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Ep. 66 The Internet |
May 16, 2013 |
| In this weeks episode, the boys welcome USF Editor in Chief Howie Decker back to the show to talk about the internet! They discuss their favorite sites, blogs they cannot live without, go behind the curtain (again) regarding site commenters, and tell some great teenage porn acquisition stories. And there is some hate dispensed, mostly at Michael Buble. |
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Ep. 65 Hypertheticals |
April 27, 2013 |
| This week, the guys hit the record button without a focused theme in mind, and end up talking about grizzly bear attacks, solving the worlds homeless problem, Tanks lack of AIDS education, and bangers & mash. |
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Ep. 64 Q2 Most Anticipated Geek Things/GI Joe Retaliation |
March 28, 2013 |
| In this weeks episode, all 4 remaining Voltron Lions discuss what they are looking forward to in the next three months. Joe, Tank, Howie, and Corey chat about the movies, video games, comics, and television shows coming out in April, May, & June.
And as an added bonus, Howie & Tank give their first impressions of GI Joe: Retaliation, having seen the movie just hours before recording.
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Ep.63 Whats The Scoop 2 |
March 26, 2013 |
| In this weeks episode, returning Scoop Champion William Bruce West returns to defend his crown, this time pitted against adversaries Jason Gross from Rediscoverthe80s.com and Shawn Robare from Brandedinthe80s.com. Once again, your host Dick Decker brings the funny and some great 90s pop culture questions.
Can Will defend his title? Or can Jason or Shawn become the champ? |
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Ep. 62 Free For All! |
March 11, 2013 |
| In this weeks episode, Corey, Joe, and & Tank throw the scripts away and just conversate about whatever comes to mind. They discuss digital media, sports cities they hate, Kate Upton, Yahoo.com, the Ms. Delaware controversy, and much, much more! And to make it extra interesting, Joe & Tank do the show under the influence of alcohol! |
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Ep. 61 Beverly Hills 90210 |
February 26, 2013 |
| In this weeks episode, Joe, Tank, & Corey break down everyone's favorite 90s teen drama, Beverly Hills 90210. They discuss what made it so successful, the kids of West Beverly High, the dope soundtrack, and why its not a good idea to play with guns.
From Noxzema Girl to Fire Starter, everything is covered. And we are introduced to a new USF character, one who likes to sing... everything. |
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Ep. 60: State of The Site/Podcast 2013 |
February 19, 2013 |
| In this weeks episode, USF Editor in Chief Howie Decker and USF Podcast Producer Corey Chapman get together to discuss the state of UnderScoopFire.com as well as the podcast. They discuss the past year as well as preview 2013 and beyond. |
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Ep. 59: The Kevin Smith Show! |
February 11, 2013 |
| In this weeks episode, the USF gang welcome Classick from the Cold Slither Podcast as they break down independent film maker and unabashed geek icon Kevin Smith. This episode has been in the vault for a few months, so be ready for some outdated references! |
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Ep. 58: Saved By The Pod! |
February 5, 2013 |
| In this weeks episode, the gang take a trip down 90s memory lane and talk Zack, Slater, Kelly, Lisa, Jessie, Screech, and Mr. Belding. Yes, its a show revolving around Bayside High and The Max!
After scoopin it and some tweets of the week, Joe takes over the hosting duties for the Bell Blowout! Favorite characters, greatest episodes, and even a quiz! This show has it all.
And Joe introduces a new character.... |
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Ep. 57: What's The Scoop! |
January 23, 2013 |
| In this week's episode, Dick Decker, America's most beloved game show host challenges three contestants on their knowledge of 80's television trivia. Jaime from Shezcraft.com, Will from WilliamBruceWest.com and USF podcast producer Corey Chapman go head to head to head. Who will win? Tune in and find out! |
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Ep. 56: Most Anticipated Geek Things Q1 2013 |
January 15, 2013 |
| After a long holiday hiatus, the boys are back to discuss what geek treats they are excited about in promising first quarter of 2013. They break down television shows, both new and returning series, movies, comics and music. Things escalate quickly into mayhem (as usual) |
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Ep. 55 On Social Media, Spoilers & Geek Culture (feat. William B West) |
December 4, 2012 |
| In this weeks episode, special guest William Bruce West (Who has forgotten more about pop culture than you will ever know!) joins Howie & Corey to discuss Chris Brown, Shannen Doherty, social media, and SPOILER ALERT!.... spoilers. |
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Ep. 54: Talkin' Turkey |
November 20, 2012 |
| In this weeks episode, the boys pass the gravy and the canned yams in celebration of Thanksgiving. They talk American (and Canadian) traditions, the Macy's Day parade, and break down the digestion process of corn and M&Ms. And no holiday show would be complete unless there was a useless quiz! Gobble gobble! |
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Ep. 53: RetroCon! |
November 14, 2012 |
| In this weeks episode, USF correspondants Hail Mary Morin, LamarRevenger, and MeisterShake share their experience at the first annual RetroCon. From chatty droids to the parenting skills of Cobra Commander, these guys cover it all! |
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Ep. 52 Star Wars is Back! |
October 31, 2012 |
| 24 Hours after the Disney-LucasFilm news broke, Corey & Howie sat down and discussed the future of Star Wars. Who will direct? Story ideas? Can Carrie Fisher smoke her cigarettes while she treadmills her way back into Princess Leia shape? The future of the franchise is discussed in depth, including theme parks, television, and comic books. |
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Ep. 51 Ghosts, Ghouls, & Good Times (Halloween 2.0) |
October 31, 2012 |
| In this weeks episode, Corey, Tank, and Joe tackle the Frankenstorm, toilet seat pumpkin carvings, and real life hauntings. In the second part, Brian from PlaidStallions.com joins Tank to break down the 1979 Collegeville Costumes Catalog just in time for Halloween! |
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Ep. 50: Fifty Shades of Geek |
October 24, 2012 |
| It may have taken some time, but the Voltron Roundtable is back! All 5 members discuss the first 49 shows, including their favorite clips, take the USF quiz, and there is an exclusive announcement from one of the Lions. All that, plus Tweet of the Week, some scoopage, Ron Jeremy, and Gus Frerotte? |
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Ep. 49 Most Anticipated Geek Things Q4 2012 |
September 24, 2012 |
| In this episode, Joe, Tank, and Corey discuss what they are looking forward to in the world of TV, movies, comic books, video games, and technology that will be released in October, November, & December. Of course they stray off topic and chat about In Living Color, Paul Blart, Mall Cop, and John Pinette. |
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Ep. 48 Breaking Down Breaking Bad |
September 12, 2012 |
| In this weeks episode, Corey is joined by Tank from the (title pending) Movie Podcast and eclectik fromthe eclectik discussion podcast as they break down the first half of season five of the hit AMC show and offer up theories of how the show will end, as well as debating the best seasons, favorite supporting characters, and if Walt will make it out alive. |
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Ep 47 Top 10 Sitcoms of All Time |
September 4, 2012 |
| After a brief hiatus, the Roundtable Voltron return with special guests Fogs (from TPMP) eclectik (from Th Eclectik Discussion Podcast) and "Hail Mary" Morin to break down the Top 10 Sitcoms of All Time. |
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Ep. 46: NFL Mascots Fight To The Death |
August 13, 2012 |
| In this weeks episode, the USF Voltron roundtable (minus Joe) preview the NFL season without actually talking about football. The guys break down a gladiator style fight to the death tournament involving all 32 team mascots. |
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Ep. 45 Duck & Cover Scooplear Fallout |
August 6, 2012 |
| In this weeks episode, The Voltron Roundtable (minus Tank) discuss the fallout of last weeks Top 10 Comedies of all Time and Joe, Howie, and Googs reveal their picks. |
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Ep. 44 The Top 10 Comedies Of All Time |
July 30, 2012 |
| In this weeks episode, Corey is joined by Tank & Fogs from The Title Pending Movie Podcast and USF contributor Brian Morin as the panel reveals the Top 10 Comedies of all time. A lively discussion includes many heated debates, luckily no feelings were hurt. |
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Ep. XLIII (43) The 2012 Summer Scoop Olympics |
July 26, 2012 |
| With the 2012 Summer Olympics about to begin, the USF Voltron round Table members award gold, silver, and bronze medals in outrageous pop culture categories including Sychronized Scooping, ‘Jim’nastics, and Women’s Breaststroke. Yeah. |
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Ep. 42.5 The Dark Knight Rises First Impressions |
July 22, 2012 |
| In this SPECIAL impromptu edition, Howie, Tank, & Corey review the latest Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises. They break down what they liked and didnt like, and look ahead to the future of Batman on film. BE WARNED: the show is spoiler heavy, so you may want to hold off on listening until you have seen the movie! |
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Ep. 42: Most Anticipated Geek Things Q3/The Dark Knight Rises Preview |
July 16, 2012 |
| With this weeks Voltron roundtable without three of its members, Howie & Corey welcome Jaime, a gamer & geek from shezcrafti.com to help discuss what we are looking forward to this quarter.
We preview what’s to come in movies, comics, games, TV, toys and more – with a special segment dedicated to the grand daddy of them all, The Dark Knight Rises! |
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Ep. 41: Comic Con International Preview |
July 10, 2012 |
| In this weeks episode, Howie, Googs, & Corey discuss the 2012 Comic Con International in San Diego as if they were going! They discuss the Con's growth over the years, the panels they would'nt miss, costumes they would wear, and more! |
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Ep. 40 Ms. UnderScoopFire 2012 |
July 2, 2012 |
| In this weeks episode, each member of the Voltron Roundtable nominate a female celebrity from movies, television, sports, music, and modeling. They work their way down to the Final Five, where you, the listener will decide who is Ms. UnderScoopFire 2012 |
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Ep. 39 Geek Confessions |
June 25, 2012 |
| After UnderScoopFire.com posted an article revealing 10 classic movies Howie had never seen, the entire crew decided to empty the skeletons in their pop culture closets. They reveal movies & TV shows they missed, and also discussed things they "just don't get." |
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Ep. 38 The Games Continue |
June 21, 2012 |
| In this weeks episode, the boys pick up here they left off discussing board games with special guest eclectik, from the Cold Slither & eclectik discussion podcast. They talk about their favorite games from years past, and well as those that keep them entertained today. And they even PLAY a game on the show! |
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Episode 37: Let The Games Begin |
June 12, 2012 |
| After a lengthy hiatus, the boys are back in a big way. They chat about a myriad of topics including the delay of the release of the new GI Joe movie, how to properly eat chips & dip, and even listen to some listener feedback! |
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Ep. 36" Sidekicks |
May 15, 2012 |
| In this weeks episode, we examine a field of the best #2s in history, narrowing the discussion down from 30 sidekicks to the best 8, which the listeners can vote on to determine the best #2 in history! Bonus: an interview with the voice of the Galactic Empire, Death Star PR! |
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Ep. 35: Attack of the Hashtag |
May 7, 2012 |
| The Roundtable Voltron assembles to discuss Star Wars, including the most overrated characters, our favorite ships, settings & more, and the Expanded Universe. Boba Fett's credibility is examined along with much listener feedback! |
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Ep. 34 Stand Up Comedians |
April 30, 2012 |
| We discuss our favorite stand up performers past & present, highlight some of their best acts, and examine what makes certain comedians appeal to us more than others.
IFC and MTV's Rick Marshall stops by to review The Avengers!
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Ep. 33: Back To Basics |
April 23, 2012 |
| Back to Basics: No celebrity guests. No agenda. No restraint. |
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Episode 32: Diamond Dallas Page |
April 15, 2012 |
| Diamond Dallas Page is one of the most successful and memorable performers in professional wrestling history. We were truly honored to have the three time World Heavyweight Champion visit our podcast.
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John Moschitta Jr. Interview: Ep. 31 |
April 9, 2012 |
| This week, UnderScoopFire welcomes its first Guinness World Record holder to the show - the World's Fastest Talker, John Moschitta Jr.
Whether you remember him as the Fed Ex fast talker, the Micro Machines guy, Blurr from Transformers, or from hundreds of other TV and movie appearances, you undoubtedly know his voice.
Today he appears on such shows as Robot Chicken, Adventure Time, and Family Guy. Check out John Moschitta Jr. on the current web series Acting Out.
Check out Episode 31 of the UnderScoopFire Podcast, and try to keep up as best you can. |
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Most Anticipated Geek Things Spring 2012 Ep. 30 |
April 2, 2012 |
| In this weeks episode, the USF Voltron Roundtable panel returns (minus Joe) to discuss their most anticipated geek things of Spring 2012 (April-June) As always, discussions are sidetracked and hilarity ensues. Join the boys as they discuss The Irish Potato Famine, Mega Millions, Oprah, and even Tyler Perry's The Avengers. |
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Wrestling Fantasy Draft Ep. 29 |
March 28, 2012 |
| As part of WrestleMania Week, we decided to dust off an old UnderScoopFire tradition - the Fantasy Draft! The rules were simple: Any wrestler. Any company. Any era.
Six lifelong wrestling fans gathered on this podcast and drafted their teams. Now it's up to you to decide who drafted the best Fantasy Faction! Head to underscoopfire.com to vote now!
Special guests on this episode include eclectik (Cold Slither Podcast, eclectik discussion podcast), TimDogg (Cold Slither Podcast, KliqNation), Jay Malone (Push To Regen podcast), and Howie, Tank & Googs from UnderScoopFire. |
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George "The Animal" Steele Interview Episode 28 |
March 25, 2012 |
| This episode is the main event of WrestleMania Week on UnderScoopFire.com. WWE Hall of Famer George The Animal Steele invades the show to shred some podcast turnbuckles! You’ll be impressed with The Animal’s sincerity and the forthright nature of his responses, as he shared some great backstage stories. Listen to hear about the origin of The Animal, a 12 year old Randy Orton, and learn which NFL team almost signed Andre the Giant at the peak of his wrestling career. |
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UnderScoopFire.com Podcast Interview with Grantland Writer David Shoemaker |
March 25, 2012 |
| UnderScoopFire.com podcasters Howie Decker & Chris Gadawski recently attended the WWE Night of Champions pay-per-view event in Buffalo, NY. On the day of the event Howie had the opportunity to chat about wrestling, Twitter, comics and more with Grantland's own "The Masked Man", David Shoemaker. For those who aren't familiar, Grantland is a pop culture and sports website by ESPN's Bill Simmons. David also writes a column for Deadspin, called Dead Wrestler of the Week. |
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Village Gate Toy Show Episode 27 |
March 19, 2012 |
| The Village Gate Toy Show
A review of the annual Village Gate Toy Show in Rochester, NY. The event provided a rare occasion for all five members of the UnderScoopFire Roundtable to gather in one city. Hear about the vendors, the visitors, and the deals, as well as all of USF's regular segments. |
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GI Joe Podcast: Episode 26 |
March 12, 2012 |
| When UnderScoopFire was launched back in August 2011, our goal was to create content for children of the 80s. We never claimed to be a retro site, rather a site for fans who held those memories dear, but live in the now.
We quickly realized that the love for G.I. Joe is as strong now as it ever was, and that passion has help us connect with some great people. With all of the general nonsense that we’ve dedicated many episodes of our show to, it was finally time to get serious. As serious as we can be, that is. It was high time for the All-G.I. Joe edition of the UnderScoopFire Podcast!
This week we are proud to present a roundtable of some of the foremost Joe authorities, and we are humbled to have them join us as we are huge fans of each of their respective sites and podcasts. Let’s introduce the panel:
From The Terrordrome - Jason
Co-Host of Flag Points – Dave
From GeneralsJoes & the What’s on Joe Mind Podcast – Justin Bell
UnderScoopFire’s own G.I. Joe – Joe “Alley Viper” Zicari
If a larger panel was audibly feasible we would have loved to expand the roundtable, as there are so many more respected Joe voices out there. We did our best to encourage participation via the G.I. Joe Questionnaire, and read some of the responses on the show.
In this episode:
We take a look at G.I. Joe past and present, discussing in roundtable format:
The history of G.I. Joe (comics, cartoons, action figures, etc.)
The present Joe community
The upcoming G.I. Joe: Retaliation
The 2012 Joe Con in New Orleans
Favorite characters, figures, episodes, and more!
We were honored to have all of our guests join us via the Nerd Rage Toys hotline! Please feel free to continue the conversation in the comments, adding your personal favorite Joes, Cobras and more. Let us know what other property deserves an episode to itself!
For a well organized resource directory to G.I. Joe related sites, bookmark JoeCommand.com
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UnderScoopFire's Cocktail Party Ep. 25 |
March 5, 2012 |
| Some quick math:
Joe + Tank + Googs + Howie + 30ish beers / 1 sober host trying to keep it all together = 25.
Episode 25, that is.
The UnderScoopFire Cocktail Party.
Not much can be said to try to summarize this one. Sit back and listen to Corey (Sober-One Kenobi) as he tries to wrangle 4 idiots into discussing actual topics with some sort of clarity.
Probably not our best idea.
Warning: As all of our podcasts are labeled EXPLICIT, this one comes out of the gates hot. Do NOT press play anywhere near impressionable ears. You’ve been warned.
In this episode:
Moonlighting
National Lampoon’s Vacation Reboot
Add a sitcom character to the G.I. Joe Roster
The weirdest drink you’ve ever had
The Rubik’s Cube cartoon
Shadoe Stevens’ daughter
A sample of the hashtags from this episode:
#tummytroubles #SgtSlaughterYayYay #3MeatTreat #LiftingWeights #rustycornedbeef #heavybreathing #jacknastywizife #wizkhalifa #edhelms
…as well as all of your favorite recurring segments like Are Ya SCOOPIN’ It?, Tweet of the Week, and Howie’s Bad Joke of the Week.
Make sure to listen through ’til the very end (kinda like staying through the credits at the movies). |
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USF/RD80s 80s Mustache Madness!!! |
March 2, 2012 |
| A special UnderScoopFire.Com & Rediscoverthe80s.Com unified podcast featuring Howie Decker and Jason Gross!! Join us as we talk about our new bracket contest that will be featured during March 2012. If you fill out a bracket in March, we've got one for you before the NCAA tournament starts! Choose the best mustache of the 80s, featuring TV, sports, movie, and music stars! Two great prize packages for the top 2 brackets!!
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Fantasy Sports & Social Media Ep. 24 The Return of AJ Mass |
February 27, 2012 |
| he Magic is Back!
UnderScoopFire’s Alec Baldwin has returned yet again!
Ask any Saturday Night Live fan who comes to mind when you mention “special guest” or “recurring talent”, and they’ll give you Alec Baldwin.. or maybe Steve Martin.
Either way, we are proud to welcome our own special guest, ESPN’s AJ Mass back to the show to discuss Fantasy Sports and Social Networking!
Are you SCOOPIN’ IT?!
#BrandonMcCarthysWife
In this episode:
AJ Mass talks about the ESPN Rankings Summits at the “Mothership”
A brief preview of the 2012 Fantasy Baseball Season
a new segment: “Neville’s Nervous“
our normal slate of segments and nonsense
and a BIG reveal about the status of Wave 1 of the UnderScoopFire t-shirts!
Prepare for the 2012 Fantasy Baseball season with AJ’s ESPN Fantasy Sports Column.
For the sharpest, most entertaining read of the year – check out How Fantasy Sports Explains the World: What Pujols and Peyton Can Teach Us About Wookiees and Wall Street!
For up to the minute fantasy advice and golden pop culture nuggets, follow @AJMass on Twitter.
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Meet The Roundtable Voltron |
February 21, 2012 |
| What rude hosts we've been! 22 episodes in and we've talked about everything from Clark Griswold to Fireball Island, but we never took the time to properly introduce ourselves.
We've spent hours talking about the Drummonds, the Seavers, the Bluths and the Skywalkers, but no such insight has been given into our backgrounds. That ends now.
Join us as we take an in-depth look at our collective backstory with questions such as:
If your wife gave you a free pass for one night with a celebrity hottie, who would you cash it in on?
What was your most beloved childhood item?
What TV show past/present would you most want to be a cast member of?
If you were a trained killer, what would your finishing move be?
and what fictional character would you go on a Mario-esque quest to rescue? |
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State of The Site/Podcast Address Ep. 22 |
February 13, 2012 |
| This week the UnderScoopFire “Heads of State” come together to address the nation. The site’s editor and podcast producer give the State of the Site/Show Address.
The Address was broken into 5 topics:
Brief history of the site/show (most popular eps, hashtags, articles)
The changing USF Podcast Network (spinoffs, etc)
The UnderScoopFire YouTube Channel Launch
Rundown/Intro of all USF Contributors
What we’re looking forward to
A sample of the hashtags: #LeeMajors #Harikrishna #WinkMartindale #Hardcastle&McCormick #doyoulikecandy #stateoftheculdesac |
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The Top 10 Action Figures of All Time and 2012 Toy Fair Preview |
February 6, 2012 |
| This episode: Howie is joined by a panel of well-respected toy authorities as they discuss the Top 100 Action Fgures of All Time, most specifically the Top 10. We also preview the NYC Toy Fair 2012, as one of our panel members is preparing to make the trip!
The Roundtable:
John Vanover - admin of tvandfilmtoys.com, his collection is broad- with an emphasis on Star Wars and other movie franchise toys.
Justin Bell - admin of GeneralsJoes.com, contributor to the G.I.Joe Collectors Club Newsletter, member of the What's on Joe Mind? Podcast.
Rob Buzan - author of Joe A Day, a great blog that provides exactly what it promises. Owner of every 3 3/4 inch G.I. Joe figure from 1982 to present.
Justin Gammon - designer/illustrator, author of WeirdoToys.com: a "home for all those random toys that most people have left behind." |
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Oh How We've Changed: From The 80s Till Now Part 2 |
January 30, 2012 |
| Last week we began our discussion of "From 80s Childhood 'til Now: Oh How Far We've Come" and this week we continue!
The "Roundtable Voltron" reassembles to examine TV, board games, toys, comics, and wrestling from the 80s until now. Stroll down memory lane with us (but be prepared for detours) as we compare Cheers, Fireball Island, and the Ultimate Warrior to Arrested Development, "Pokemans", and John Cena.
If you offend easily, or hold Angela Lansbury in high regard - this might not be the episode for you. |
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Oh How We've Changed: From 80s Childhood til Now |
January 23, 2012 |
| Last week our "Roundtable Voltron" discussed what we were looking forward to in 2012. This week the guys from UnderScoopFire got on their “computer phones” again and examined how far we've come since the 1980s and our childhood. We broke our discussion into 5 distinct topics:
Video Games - from Atari 2600/7800 to XBox 360
Movies - from Three Amigos to Anchorman
Inter-personal Communication - from letter writing to texting/tweeting/Facebook
TV - from ALF to Alcatraz
Comics/Toys/Games - from 5 points of articulation to today
To claim that we "kept it classy" is is like saying He-Man's wardrobe was "conservative". |
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Most Anticipated Geek Things of Winter 2012-UnderScoopFire Podcast Ep 18 |
January 16, 2012 |
| This week the guys from UnderScoopFire got on their “computer phones” again and tried to discuss a specific topic. As usual, they were derailed- this time by a failed attempt to woo a corporate sponsor within the first 4 minutes.
Once we righted the ship, we examined all of the things we look forward to most in the first quarter of 2012. Topics covered are new and returning TV shows, video games, comic events, movies, and many more geeky delights. We also extend an invitation for one listener to join the UnderScoopFire family! |
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American Horror Story Season One Podcast: UnderScoopFIRE |
December 26, 2011 |
| Questions and answers need each other. Like Peter Parker and Norman Osborn, Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow, one is simply not as compelling without the other. We all want that payoff. Were all of your American Horror Story questions answered?
In this episode: we discuss the first season of FX’s American Horror Story. Was it TV’s best new show this fall? What were the best characters, episodes, and scenes of the season? How in the hell did Jordan Catalano make it into our discussion?
We breakdown the season finale, discuss the news regarding season 2, compare & contrast with other shows past & present, and wonder why Gumby made Tate & Hayden stand outside the during the Christmas party.
ESPN’s AJ Mass joined us to discuss the first season of American Horror Story, as well as UnderScoopFire regular Dan Fogarty (Fogsmoviereviews.com) and the ‘Ducer Corey Chapman.
We stayed on track pretty well this time, but as usual we worked in a ton of random pop culture references. A small sample of what you’ll hear about during this episode:
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A Christmas Story Podcast: UnderScoopFire.com |
December 19, 2011 |
| In this weeks festive episode, the UnderScoopFire round table welcomes Jason Gross, creator of Rediscoverthe80s.com and Dan Fogarty from Fogsmoviereviews.com to discuss the 1983 holiday classic, "A Christmas Story."
We discuss our favorite quotes/scenes, if the movie has stood the test of time, our thoughts on TBS running it for 24 straight hours, and our own personal Red Ryder BB gun "gifts." As always, we do our best to stay on topic, yet somehow end up chatting about Ernest movies, Chevy Chase's 1981 flick 'Modern Problems' and Star Wars. |
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The 1983 JC Penny Catalog Podcast |
December 12, 2011 |
| If you are anywhere close in age to us, the JC Penney catalog was one of the most highly anticipated and visually gratifying annual publications to grace your parents’ coffee table on a yearly basis.
Now, it has it’s own podcast.
Reminisce with us as we relive making our Christmas Wish Lists in 1983! |
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Christmas Vacation Podcast: UnderScoopFire.com |
December 5, 2011 |
| Howie, Tank & Googs discuss the best scenes, lines and moments from Christmas vacation. We identify the movie's place in history, and speak about it's place as a holiday tradition. This podcast is in no way a summary or breakdown of the film, but more of a celebration of its legacy.
Who is the best Rusty of all the Vacation movies? Your favorite Audrey? How did we connect Rusty Griswold to Magneto?
We recall a few of our favorite Christmas memories (Knight Rider, Sega Genesis, Nutmeg Shots) and as expected, we go a bit off the rails. |
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Thunder Cats/ Shadowlaw Writer Brandon Easton: UnderScoopFire.com Podcast |
November 29, 2011 |
| Brandon Easton knows a thing or two about patience. He began work on his graphic novel Shadowlaw in 1996. After 15 years of leaving it alone, coming back to it, artist turnover and other obstacles, at long last Shadowlaw was slated for a November 16, 2011 release. That release date has now been moved to November 30, but what’s two weeks when you’ve waited 15+ years? We were fortunate to have Brandon join us on the UnderScoopFIRE Podcast to discuss his work in the comic book industry, working as a writer on WB’s new Thundercats animated series, the “Occupy” movements, and much more! Brandon was refreshingly candid with regard to the politics of the comic book industry and the inner workings of a major animation studio. To help promote Shadowlaw, we are giving away five (5) signed copies of the new graphic novel! Click here to enter, there is no sign up required, and it takes 30 seconds MAX! We will even pay shipping, all you have to do is enjoy the book and recommend it to your friends! If you don’t have a Facebook account, click here to enter via Twitter. Joining us on this episode is “friend of the podcast” Justin Bell, the admin of GeneralsJoes.com and co-host of the What’s on Joe Mind? podcast. Justin came back to talk Thundercats and do a Fantasy Task Force Draft victory lap. Brandon revealed who his ultimate Fantasy Task Force would be if he had participated in the draft (see below for Team Easton)! |
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Episode #0 Reboot - UnderScoopFIRE Podcast |
November 21, 2011 |
| We want a broad fanbase, so we try to hit a broad range of topics every show and we hashtag them when we Tweet the links to the episodes. Listeners can expect a bunch of random and wildly inappropriate hashtags emerging from each episode.
Corey, Howie, Joe & Tank wax poetic on 2011's strong set of superhero/comic book movies. We take a "coaches' poll" and through a mathematically complex and intricate grading system, we establish rankings for all 4 movies (Captain America, Green Lantern, Thor, X-Men: First Class). |
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Real Life Superheroes Podcast: UnderScoopFire.com |
November 15, 2011 |
| UnderScoopFIRE contributor and podcaster Joe Zicari was fortunate to catch up with a couple Real Life Superheroes: Mr. Xtreme (Leader of the XJL: Xtreme Justice League) and the Urban Avenger (@UA_RLSH on Twitter). His interviews with them as well as our roundtable discussion of the HBO documentary Real Life Superheroes is featured on UnderScoopFIRE Podcast #12: |
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Fantasy Task Force Draft! |
November 1, 2011 |
| We gathered some of the foremost authorities on 80s cartoon, toy and comic properties and put them on the spot. If you could only choose FIVE characters from the worlds of all of your favorite 80s properties, who would they be? It was time for the first ever Fantasy Task Force Draft!
The panel of experts:
Brian Truitt – USA Today writer,editor and blogger, specializing in pop culture and comics
Justin Bell – editor of GeneralsJoes.com and co-host of the What’s on Joe Mind? podcast
Howie Decker – co-creator of UnderScoopFire.com, a website for children of the 80s
Chris Tanski – pop culture mash-up graphic designer
Joe Zicari – UnderScoopFire.com contributor, avid G.I.Joe re-collector
Who was drafted first overall? What “sleeper” picks were snagged in the late rounds? |
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Halloween Special! UnderScoopFire.com Podcast |
October 27, 2011 |
| In our first holiday special, Joe, Tanski, and Corey discuss everything Halloween. No topic is taboo, from wearing candy pants to making your own costumes and learning about 'the stranger.' The boys dive deep into the past to tell stories of cross dressing, rickets, Unicef, and camouflage. The round table discussion will have you in stitches. |
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Marianne Sierk Is So Over... |
October 16, 2011 |
| This actress and stand up comedienne was born and bred in Rochester, NY, and may or may not have gone to school with the editor in chief of our site. A graduate of Syracuse University, she now resides in Los Angeles doing stand up at colleges, clubs and corporate events.
She joins the UnderScoopFire.com round table and chats about all the things we are "so over." |
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ESPN's AJ Mass Interview UnderScoopFire.com |
October 6, 2011 |
| A conversation with ESPN’s AJ Mass about fantasy sports can quickly evolve into a chat about The Iron Shiek, MTV in the 80s, monkey clocks and magic tricks. And we'd have it no other way.
What sets AJ apart from most is his wealth of personal experience, and the unique and varied nature of his background. A scan of the table of contents from his book How Fantasy Sports Explains the World: What Pujols and Peyton Can Teach Us About Wookiees and Wall Street is evidence of that.
I invite you to listen to the UnderScoopFire podcast with special guest AJ Mass, and check out the book. Perhaps you could curl up and read it in front of the Yule Log on Christmas Eve.
Follow @AJMass on Twitter and read his fantasy sports columns and advice on ESPN.com.
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UnderScoopFire.com Podcast Mad Men Ep 5 "5G" |
September 29, 2011 |
| In this weeks episode of The UnderScoopFire.com Mad Men podcast, Joe & Corey welcome a NEW co host to the show, Mr. Nate Vitale. After exchanging some pleasantries, the gentlemen get down to business and discuss Season 1 Episode 5, “5G”
Don Draper is shaken when his past life comes back to haunt him. After his picture appears in a local newspaper, Adam Whitman, a man who claims to be his younger brother, approaches him. Don, or Dick as his brother knows him, initially denies everything but in the end admits to having taken on a new name. He refuses however to have anything to do with him and tries to buy his silence. When one of the ad men gets a short story published, Pete Campbell is frustrated that his own stories have yet to see the light of day. When his wife approaches an old beau to see if he will publish the stories, he has an interesting proposition for her.
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UnderScoopFire.com Podcast: Mad Men Ep 4 |
September 21, 2011 |
| Corey & Joe break down yet another episode of AMC’s hit drama, “Mad Men”
Season 1, Episode 4: New Amsterdam
Pete Campbell oversteps the mark when he pitches an idea for ad campaign to the head of Bethlehem Steel without telling Don Draper. Draper wants him fired but learns a lesson in corporate politics. Pete’s wife wants to buy a Manhattan apartment but he has to approach his cold and distant parents for a loan. Pete’s in-laws, however, are more forthcoming. |
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UnderScoopFire.com Podcast Mad Men Ep 3 |
September 14, 2011 |
| This week, Joe and Corey tackle Season 1, Episode 3 “Marriage of Figaro”
Pete Campbell returns from his honeymoon with tall tales and a big grin on his face. He does tell Peggy Olson that their fling before his marriage was for one night only. Don Draper runs into an old army buddy who knows him under the name of Dick Whitman. He also takes a tour of Rachel Menken’s store but in a private moment, their mutual attraction becomes evident. The Drapers have friends over for their daughter’s birthday party, including the divorcée who lives down the street. Don however is obviously unhappy with his lot in life and seems to be carrying a burden that is not apparent. |
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UnderScoopFire.com Podcast: Caged Wisdom: Arrested Development Ep 1 |
September 7, 2011 |
| Heard the latest plot rumor about the Arrested Development movie?
We discuss it here, as well as a casting call for Ron Howard’s “movie within the movie”
We break down the pilot and introduce the characters for new or aspiring AD lovers.
Check it out and leave us your feedback here or on our Facebook page! |
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UnderScoopFire.com Podcast: 80's Villains |
September 7, 2011 |
| This edition of the UnderScoopFire podcast is hosted by Howie Decker & Christopher “Googs” Gadawski. We each list our Top 5 Villains of the 80s (movies, toys, tv) – sure to strike up some debates! The focus here is on “80s properties”, not so much movie franchises – but you’ll see what we mean… |
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UnderScoopFire.com Podcast Mad Men Ep2 |
August 26, 2011 |
| “Ladies Room”
Don Draper is reluctant to talk about his past, or his childhood, whether with his wife Betty or his boss Roger Sterling. Joan Holloway teaches Peggy Olsen how to wrangle a free lunch out of some of the ad men. Roger Sterling raises the issue of working for the upcoming Nixon presidential campaign and while Don doesn’t have much enthusiasm, senior partner Bert Cooper insists that they will go ahead and orders Don to put a team together. The creative team has to come up with an ad campaign for a new deodorant in an aerosol spray can. Betty Draper’s doctor recommends that she see a psychiatrist.
Joe Zicari & Corey Chapman break down the second episode from Season One, discuss smoking while pregnant and the dangers of wearing plastic bags over their heads. They also comment on the January Jones controversy: Is she a meany? And can she really act? |
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UnderScoopFire.com Mad Men Podcast Ep1 |
August 19, 2011 |
| In the first all-Mad Men underscoopfire podcast, Corey & Joe break down the pilot episode of AMC’s critically acclaimed television series Mad Men.
“Smoke Gets In Your Eyes.” |
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UnderScoopFire.com WWE Summer Slam Preview & Recap |
August 17, 2011 |
| WWE Summer Slam Preview & Recap
In this TWO-part MEGA Pod, Howie Decker & Chris Tanski preview and recap WWE’s Summer Slam. |
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UnderScoopFire.com Podcast Ep3: |
August 11, 2011 |
| Sinkholes & Aliens
[EDIT]
POD #3 – Mad Men and Angry Tweeters
Is “Sinkholes” a restaurant in Arizona? In this episode of the UnderScoopFire.com podcast, we introduce the fourth member of the pod, Mr. Joe Zicari (@sharepointjoe on Twitter), discuss social media, talk about what movies or television we would introduce to alien life forms, and somehow mix in the Cuban Missile Crisis and the JFK Assassination. |
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UnderScoopFire.com Podcast Ep 2 |
August 11, 2011 |
| Podcast #2: M.A.S.K., Modern Family, and more! |
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UnderScoopFire.com Podcast 1 |
August 9, 2011 |
| Episode One is here. A sample of what we discuss:
Masters of the Universe
Ed
Taco Night
and a 25th anniversary review of Three Amigos! (and a casting call for the remake) |
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