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We do dorkdom Big Apple style!
40 Podcasts:
 1. NYGeekcast_001.mp3 (played 15 times)
2. NYGeekcast_002.mp3 (played 10 times)
3. NYGeekcast_003.mp3 (played 12 times)
4. NYGeekcast_004.mp3 (played 15 times)
5. NYGeekcast_005.mp3 (played 13 times)
6. NYGeekcast_006.mp3 (played 18 times)
7. NYGeekcast_007.mp3 (played 12 times)
8. NYGeekcast_008.mp3 (played 14 times)
9. NYGeekcast_009.mp3 (played 11 times)
10. NYGeekcast_010.mp3 (played 14 times)
11. NYGeekcast_011.mp3 (played 14 times)
12. NYGeekcast_013.mp3 (played 15 times)
13. NYGeekcast_014.mp3 (played 15 times)
14. NYGeekcast_015.mp3 (played 18 times)
15. NYGCBitesize_001.mp3 (played 16 times)
16. NYGeekcast_016.mp3 (played 16 times)
17. NYGeekcast_017.mp3 (played 14 times)
18. NYGeekcast_018.mp3 (played 13 times)
19. NYGCBitesize_002.mp3 (played 18 times)
20. NYGeekcast_019.mp3 (played 13 times)
21. NYGeekcast_020.mp3 (played 18 times)
22. NYGeekcast_021.mp3 (played 16 times)
23. NYGeekcast_022.mp3 (played 14 times)
24. NYGCBitesize_003.mp3 (played 15 times)
25. NYGeekcast_023.mp3 (played 16 times)
26. NYGeekcast_024.mp3 (played 10 times)
27. NYGeekcast_025.mp3 (played 13 times)
28. NYGeekcast_026.mp3 (played 18 times)
29. NYGeekcast_027.mp3 (played 13 times)
30. NYGeekcast_028.mp3 (played 12 times)
31. NYGeekcast_029.mp3 (played 17 times)
32. NYGCBitesize_004.mp3 (played 15 times)
33. NYGeekcast_030.mp3 (played 12 times)
34. NYGeekcast_031.mp3 (played 14 times)
35. NYGeekcast_032.mp3 (played 14 times)
36. NYGeekcast_033.mp3 (played 16 times)
37. NYGCBitesize_005.mp3 (played 14 times)
38. NYGeekcast_034.mp3 (played 16 times)
39. NYGeekcast_035.mp3 (played 14 times)
40. NYGCBitesize_006.mp3 (played 14 times)
Content:
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001 - Franchise Overkill
Welcome to the New York Geekcast! In this, our inaugural episode, we'll be discussing the epidemic of franchise overkill -- when movies, TV shows, games, and other assorted bits of entertainment have more than worn out their welcome. We'll talk symptoms of this affliction, potential treatments, and a few terminal cases. Enjoy!
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002 - Box Art
Another New York Geekcast episode... this one's about Box Art. Be it album covers, DVD box art, video game box art, cereal box art, what have you -- it's all here.
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003 - Star Flops
In this episode, we'll be discussing everything Star Wars, good and bad. As a new Star Wars movies comes to theaters (Clone Wars,) we bring up it's glorious past, it's sad present, and it's hopefully bright future.
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004 - The Saturday Morning Special
This week, the geeks talk about the childhood institution that is Saturday Morning. So throw on your pajamas, grab your cereal bowl, and get ready to plop down in front of the TV.
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005 - The End Of Days
Take out a #2 pencil and get ready to go back to school with the New York Geeks, as they discuss the impending sense of dread brought on by the end of the summer.
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006 - CG or not CG?
Do you love handrawn animation but despise Computer animated films? Do you love CG art, but think anything done by hand just doesn't look modern? Or are you somewhere inbetween? In this episode we pit computer graphics against hand made art.
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007 - Creature Features
In celebration of Halloween, the geeks discuss a variety of goosebump-inducing monsters from the world of cinema. (And how everything in the horror genre can be linked back to the Star Wars Holiday Special.) So get your witches' shawl on, a broomstick you can crawl on, and come pay a call on the New York Geekcast.
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008 - Console Warfare
The smell of war is in the air! In this episode, we discuss the fierce competition between various video game systems, past to present. Find out if Genesis did what Nintendidn't, if the Wii still has a fighting chance, and who's snorting powdered milk?
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009 - Cancelled!
With the recent passing of "Pushing Daisies," the New York Geeks take time to lament some classic television programs lost to that most dreaded of afflictions -- low ratings.
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010 - A Very Nerdy Geekcast Christmas
The weather outside may be frightful, but feel free to come inside and drink some hot cocoa with the New York Geeks. We'll help you stay sane during the holidays as we discuss TV specials, music, and gifts. Other notable features include our coverage of Blipfest 2008, David singing, and ironically, breaking our pattern of having episode titles that start with a "C". Happy Christmas, everyone.
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011 - Arnold Schwarzenegger: The Greatest Actor Of All Time
He always comes back! We discuss the Austrian import who has become the poster boy for the American dream. A Bodybuilder, businessman, Hollywood action star, Governator! Why does he matter? Why does Arnold love Brazil so much?
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012 - Macking for Geeks
As V-Day rolls around, the New York Geeks offer their views on the fine art of hitting it off with the opposite sex. Your results may vary.
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013 - Mr.NY Geek at NY Comic Con '09
Join the geeks as they descend upon the NY comic con for 3 days of pop culture madness- including a question and answer with Pete Docter from Pixar, a Penny Arcade panel, witty commentary on games like Ghostbusters and Madworld, and Plaid Spiderman!
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014 - Watching the Watchmen
You've read the book. You've seen the movie. Now let's discuss the movie version of Watchmen directed by Zach Snyder versus the graphic novel written by Alan Moore, Drawn by Dave Gibbons and colored by John Higgins.
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015 - A Warhammer Retrospective
Toss some painted minatures onto your tabletop, and get ready to discuss Warhammer: The Game of Fantasy Battles with the New York Geeks. Part 1 of a four-part series.
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Bite-size #1 - Sparkly Vampires
Sometimes, we have cool little chunks that, for whatever reason, get cut from the podcast. Here's one of those.
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016 - Meme, Myself, and I
NY GEEKS TALK MEMES FROM TEH INTERNETS!!! NY GEEKCAST FTW!!!1 LOL
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017 - Quackintosh
In this episode we discuss what we love/hate about Apple, Microsoft and everything in between. We also try in vain to get Ben Oviatt on Skype and somehow relate everything to ducks and quacking!
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018 - Sci-Fi TV
Grab your favorite beverage and snack. Find that sweet spot on the couch and get comfortable, we're beaming into Sci-Fi TV! From Trek to Farscape and beyond, we're going to discuss what we love and hate about what some of us consider the best genre on TV.
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Bite-size #2- A Night to reMEMEber
In this little small bit of magic David Pagano and Sarah Wickliffe attend A Night To ReMEMEber. People went to M1-5 bar in downtown NYC and dressed up as their favorite memes or viral video star for the pre-Internet Week costume party! Featuring an interview with the organizers, Kenyatta (of KnowYourMeme.com) and Kelly (of Urlesque.com).
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019 - Transformers
Transform and roll out with the New York Geeks as they discuss those robots in disguise, the Transformers -- from the cheesy-but-classic cartoon, to the Michael Bay abominations. And of course, the toys!
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020 - Anniversary
The Geeks celebrate their first birthday by reminiscing on the past year of podcasting -- discussing the past, the present, and the future of the New York Geekcast. Featuring an excerpt from our fabled "Episode 0".
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021 - Cult Classics
Oh, hi Mark! The New York Geeks discuss both the good and the bad of cult films: wading their way through cult criteria, and sharing their top 10 list of classically esoteric cinematic selections.
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022 - My Geeky Idol
Who do you look up to as a geek? The New York Geeks discuss their idols, inspirations, and influences, both from childhood and now. Featuring an interview with LEGO Artist Sean Kenney!
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Bite-size #3 - Down With Space Jam, Up With Your Mother
Another random aside -- Disney and Marvel, gaming and movies; all in a giant blender.
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023 - Friday Night Frights
In this very low-key episode, the Geeks hang out at Andrew Roberts abode, review Drag Me to Hell by Sam Raimi just in time for Halloween, talk about Big Apple Comic Con 09, and more. Also featuring our interview with Joe Madureira, comic book writer/artist and creative director on the new Darksiders game for PS3!
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024 - Tales of Lost Data
We bring you 5 terrifying tales of erased, overwritten and missing data, from digital to analog. Also included is coverage of the HallowMEME Party 09!
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025 - The Muppets
The New York Geeks played the music and lit the lights for this episode - all about the Muppets! Join us as we discuss the history and the future of all things Hensonian, as well as address our previous comments on The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth.
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026 - Top Ten Geekiest Bands
In true Rob Gordon fashion, we have assembled a list of the top geek bands/musicians/recording artists out there. Do your favorites make the cut? Also featured is an interview with "Geek Love Songs" auteur Errol Elumir, as well as another edition of our "Would You Rather?" contest.
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027 - Media Overload
Are you overwhelmed by the ridiculous amount of movies, video games, e-books, mp3's and all the other media and devices out there at your finger tips? We are! In this episode we discuss how we deal with the sheer amount of crap available to us.
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028 - 80s vs. 90s
Do you love big hair and shoulder pads? Or is flannel and ripped jeans more your style? In this episode we pit our two favorite decades against each other in four categories- Audio, Visual, Playable, and Overall. Who will you root for? There can only one.
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029 - Macking For Geeks Part 2: Mack Harder
Valentine's Day is here again, and the New York Geeks take another stab at deciphering the interaction between nerds of both genders. We also take calls from our loyal listeners, and hopefully dole out advice that could help make for a relatively eventful Valentine's weekend. That is, if you consider listening to a podcast an event.
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Bite-size #4 - Flynn Lives
If you're as geeky as we are, you're already aware of the new TRON film coming out in December 2010. In this bite-size episode, David and Andrew discuss "Tron Legacy" after getting a sneak preview of the IMAX 3D trailer. END OF LINE.
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030 - Video Games As Art
Can video games be considered works of art? That's the question on the minds of the New York Geeks in this double-length episode. Come with us as we amble through a discussion that covers history, criticism, context, artists' intent, and Mortal Kombat.
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031 - PAX was Packed
The New York Geeks leave their comfort zone and head to Boston for the 2010 Penny Arcade Expo. Listen along as they attempt to get into various panels, play games, mingle with the crowds, and decompress after days spent among their nerd brethren.
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032 - Obscure
Every geek has a favorite piece of entertainment that even the most in-the-know geeks haven't any knowledge of. In this episode we talk about some of our favorite and most obscure, movies, games and TV shows that you probably haven't heard of.
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033 - Dungeons and Dragons
Listen along as the New York Geeks enter the world of D and D to play their very first game, along with guests Paul (Kevin Powerbottom), Mike (Bobert of the Light), and Dungeon Master Tom Witte!
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Bite-size #5 - Hopefully the Last Airbender
David and Erin commiserate after the shared experience of boredom known as The Last Airbender. Listen to this podcast, but don't see this movie.
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034 - Enter My Knuckle
In this episode Nelson and Andrew attempt to explain to David AND YOU why martial arts films are inherently nerdy. We touch on modern day action, wuxia kung fu, and chanbara films. We also geek out about our favorite martial arts heroes and heroines.
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035 - 3-D: The Stereoscopic Gimmick
The New York Geeks jump out of the screen and into your homes for a discussion on the recent resurgence of 3-D media; where it's been, where it's going, and whether it will ever be seen as more than just a gimmick.
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Bite-size #6 - Superman-Batman: Apocalypse
The New York Geeks catch the New York premiere of "Superman-Batman: Apocalypse" at the Paley Center for Media. Sadly, "Apocalypse" doesn't begin to describe this mess of a direct-to-video animated film. Also, SPOILERS.
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Bite-size #7 - New York Comic Con 2010
Ah, New York Comic Con, how we love and hate thee, let us count the ways. In this half episode we discuss our recent journey into the heart of geek; stinky and sweaty though it may be.
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036 - Things That Scared Us As Children
Halloween night is a time for frights, and you can listen along as the New York Geeks discuss some of their most bone-chilling childhood memories -- many of which have been repressed for over a decade. BEWARE.
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Bite-size #8 - Boxee Box Release Party
In this bite-size, David and Brett regroup after the NYC release party for the Boxee Box, a set-top media aggregator for your TV.
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037 - A Grand Celebration of Comics!
In this episode we attempt to cover the magic of comics in all its forms across the globe. From Tintin to Deathnote, we explain our love for this medium and hope to make a true believer out of you.
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038 - When Computers Were Magic
Switch on your PC and join the New York Geeks as they try to pin down the when, how, and why of magical computers, as depicted in our favorite movies and television shows.
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039 - Meta-Review
The internet is teeming with opinion and criticism, and the New York Geeks channel their inner Christopher Nolan as they attempt to review people who review people -- AVGN, Nostalgia Critic, Plinkett, the much-maligned Lights Camera Jackson, and more.
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Bite-size #9 - The Inevitable Phantom Menace Tangent
It's hard to bring up Star Wars Episode 1 and not get sidetracked for a few minutes.
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040 - Nicolas Cage: The Greatest Actor of All Time
If Nicolas Cage can be critically acclaimed, then Ben Oviatt can still be an astronaut. Our "Greatest Actor" series continues.
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041 - Bleeps and Bloops: Video Game Music
Is music from Video Games just bleeps and bloops? We don't think so. Some of the most memorable music can be found in Video Games. In this episode we talk about some of our favorite tracks and current trends in game music right now.
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042 - Trading Cards
The New York Geeks dusted off their shoe boxes, dug out their binders, and are ready to exchange and examine the world of trading cards. Tap two mana to join us.
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043 - Retcons
The New York Geeks sit down to talk about instances of retroactive continuity (or "retcons") in various forms of fiction -- when creators or copyright holders go back and mess around with previously established works. We're looking at YOU, George Lucas.
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044 - Costumes and Cosplay!
As if we needed more than one excuse to dress up, Halloween and New York Comic Con happen in the same month. The New York Geeks get together to talk about costuming of all kinds.
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045 - Conversations About The Future
Even though the world will end in 2012, the New York Geeks took it upon themselves to sit down and discuss the future -- YOUR future. Join us in discussing future concepts, concerns, and crazy predictions.
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046 - Keanu Reeves: The Greatest Actor of All Time
Take the red pill and join the New York Geeks as they celebrate the career of Mr. "Cool Breeze Over The Mountains" himself, Keanu Reeves. Say it with us: Whoa.
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