The Big Red Podcast

The Big Red Blog: The Dental Episode

2007-01-28T13:46:00.000-08:00

This week I struggle a little after a long afternoon at the dentist’s office. Luckily, Derek has lots of important things to say about Heroes, Gilmore Girls, Veronica Mars, The OC and Grey’s Anatomy. We also review the new series on Sci-Fi called The Dresden Files and I offer up a review of Mike Judge’s Idiocracy.

Plus we announce a special opportunity to participate in our upcoming Veronica Mars podcast event. It's as easy as sending an email to podcast(at)thebigredblog.com

Oh yeah.

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Worlds we don't want to live in

2007-01-21T16:44:00.000-08:00

Derek is back this week and he talks a little bit about this year's MIT Mystery Hunt Experience. I share a delightful story about how much my Dad loves 24.

We also bring in our really smart friend, Chris, to talk to us about popular music - a subject we are sorely lacking on in our pop culture podcast. He talks to us about critically acclaimed but overrated music from 2006 including works from Bob Dylan, Joanna Newsom, TV on the Radio, and The Hold Steady.

And of course we talk about lots of TV in the run up to sweeps including three shows worth checking out: Eureka, Extras and Psych.

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I like you. I'll make you a mixed tape.

2007-01-15T07:32:00.000-08:00

I didn't forget about you, don't worry!

This week Derek sleeps off his nerd hangover so I recruited my friend Salena to pitch hit. She does a good job as we discuss: How I Met Your Mother, Scrubs, The Office, Grey's Anatomy (why is "To Be Continued" even necessary?), Armed and Famous, Alec Baldwin's terrifying powers on 30 Rock, My Name is Earl, and we tease a little something we saw on the Internets about LOST and Veronica Mars.

Plus we wax nostalgic (ever so briefly) about Patrick Swayze, Dirty Dancing and slumber parties. Don't worry, we don't over-girl it.

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Derek is not impressed by David Arquette

2007-01-07T16:47:00.000-08:00

It is Sunday and another Sunday means another podcast.

This week Derek and I thank our nice fans for leaving us iTunes feedback. Then we review three new shows: In Case of Emergency, The Knights of Prosperity, and Dirt. I review Slither and Derek shares his insider view of the annual MIT Mystery Hunt. Plus we keep it under 30 minutes. Happy 2007!

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The Year in Review

2006-12-31T14:47:00.000-08:00

Derek and I managed to pull together a podcast before heading out for a night of debauchery (him) or being in bed by 10:30 (me). This week we attack the year in television - talking about shows that tried to do something daring and interesting and were successful and others who failed as they reached for greatness.

It happens.

Plus Derek shares his adventures working on a float for the Rose Bowl Parade and I give my first ever game review. Terrifying!

If you see a float with a big eagle on it and lots of teenagers singing, look at the black highlights on the right wing. That is Derek's handiwork!

And once again I plead for an Itunes review. Happy New Year!

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Load up that player, we're going to grandma's house

2006-12-23T14:39:00.000-08:00

I'm sure you're anxiously loading stuff onto your mp3 player to help make that long drive or flight to grandma's house a little easier. I know I am!

Might I offer up the latest episode of The Big Red Blog podcast? I lured Deeps into chatting with me about the Showtime series Dexter. I'll say it - Dexter is the best new show on television.

If you haven't watched the show or read the books and don't want to be spoiled, you should skip this week's installment. But if you'd like to hear about the most compelling and disturbing character on television then please, by all means, listen to this week's podcast!

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Remember, remember it's still December*

2006-12-17T15:57:00.000-08:00

This week Derek shares his thoughts about a couple of video games like F.E.A.R. and something about Rainbows and terrorists. Sounds progressive to me. I review Christopher Moore's book Fluke and suggest you pick up The Stupidest Angel if you like zombie Santas. Plus we chat about this week's best television and preview what's coming for 2007.

*I deleted this podcast because the sound quality was so bad it wasn't worth the bandwidth. So my apologies if you tried to listen.
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Do Over! Do Over!

2006-12-19T18:23:00.000-08:00

We were experimenting with a new podcast set-up, and while the sound wasn't that great I didn't realize how bad it turned out until today. So we've replaced the bad podcast from Sunday (podcast121706) with one recorded tonight with my very special co-host Deeps!

Oh yes, I finally lured him into helping me out on the podcast. We miss Derek, but I think Deeps and I can manage. This tried to recreate as much as we could from the previous podcast with better sound (although it could be better). So please enjoy!

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Spare change?

2006-12-10T18:53:00.000-08:00

I'm sponsoring The Big Red Blog's Decemberstravaganza by raising a modest $200 for DonorsChoose.org.

This campaign will fund reading projects for kids at public schools in Indiana. You may not know that I'm a former Hoosier now living in New England. I thought this would be a great way to give back to the schools that helped me growing up while encouraging kids to read. We like all culture - not just the delicious "pop" variety.

Remember, it's November

2006-11-05T19:04:00.000-08:00

We still spend a lot of time rambling and talking about television- after all it is the first week of sweeps. Who is pregnant? Who will die?

We also get to a correction*, make predictions about LOST, discuss the merits of Seventh Heaven (you can thank Derek for that), and I tell Derek about the book I read.

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*Ray Wise was Laura Palmer's dad on Twin Peaks and played the VP on the most recent season of 24; Robert Wise was the awesome director of The Haunting.

Just what you need - more LOST discussion

2006-11-13T19:22:00.000-08:00

Derek and two additional friends came by to participate in an (almost) hour long discussion about LOST - the fall finale, an episode breakdown and our predictions for the future. Oh the bitterness, it is almost totally unchecked.

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The good, the bad and the Earl

2006-12-10T13:11:00.000-08:00

This week Derek and I tackle Earl, Scrubs, The OC, Dexter and Heroes. Who knew The OC was good again? Sadly, Earl continues his downward spiral, Scrubs is dealing with swollen ankles and lots of plot, while Dexter faces a past he can't really remember. That can't end well....

TV is good again, didn't you hear?

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Derek's Hair Episode

2006-12-03T15:35:00.000-08:00

This week on the podcast, Derek returns to talk about why he loves Heroes, the allegedly triumphant return of Scrubs, the glory of Ed Helms on The Office, and he's ready to forgive Veronica Mars for being a big dummy. I'm not so forgiving, but you already knew that.

Plus I throw in a random restaurant review for a place you'll never visit. Cheers!

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How many Ps in tryptophan?

2006-11-26T16:05:00.000-08:00

I'm happy to report that despite being full of turkey and assorted starches, I managed to get a podcast done this week. Sure, television was a little bit light but I share my thoughts about Dexter, Veronica Mars and Heroes this week. I also talk about Sam Lipsyte's novel The Subject Steve which would make an excellent gift... for someone as twisted as I am.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Some call it a dining room...

2006-11-26T16:02:00.000-08:00

I also call it a studio. And it's a fantastic place to record a podcast, eat a meal or play cards. Not that anyone has ever gambled in this house. Nope. Never.

Very Nice!

2006-11-19T18:00:00.000-08:00

This week Derek and I talk turkey - yes, we're punny - about Borat, The Position by Meg Wolitzer and the best that television has to offer us. We're happy with Dexter, stumped by Heroes, a little concerned about Veronica and quietly optimistic about Jim and Pam.

I share my interest in the Wii - even if I'm skeptical about the spelling.

Shows we discuss: Heroes, Veronica Mars, The OC, Bones, Dexter, How I Met Your Mother, Studio 60, Gilmore Girls, House, My Name is Earl, The Office, 30 Rock, Medium

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The feedback line is open

2006-11-08T17:57:00.000-08:00

Due to popular demand...

Okay, due to my own hair-brained idea I've secured a phone line for people to call in and leave me (and Derek) voicemail messages for the podcast.

We're going to run a very special LOST roundtable discussion podcast so if you'd like to share your thoughts about tonight's fall finale please call me at: 206-312-9599. And because my mother might be listening, please try to keep it clean.

The podcast in Spooky-vision!

2006-11-04T08:42:00.000-08:00

Special Guest Derek has returned and I force him to face his childhood traumas, discuss his favorite shows, and taste test candy. We also cover our favorite Halloween episodes and share our very adult fears.

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Terrible Secrets Are Revealed!

2006-11-04T08:39:00.000-08:00

I lure my good friend and fellow TV addict Derek to my humble recording studio (also known as my dining room) to talk about all the shows on TV. Seriously, we talked for an hour and covered everything from One Tree Hill and Seventh Heaven to CSI and Battlestar Galactica.

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Too much television?

2006-11-04T08:35:00.000-08:00

How can one woman possibly keep up with all the entertaining possibilities afforded by television? Plus I cover my regular favorites: Lost, Veronica Mars and the new NBC hit Heroes.

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Fall TV Season part deux, plus Jon Stewart

2006-11-04T08:32:00.000-08:00

This week I finish my big television round-up and I give a review of Jon Stewart's show at the Wang Theater in Boston.

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Fall Television Preview, part 1

2006-11-04T08:27:00.000-08:00

I attack the Fall Television line-up and offer up my suggestions for what to watch and what to skip. Was I right?

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Originally recorded October 1, 2006

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