August 14, 2011 at 8:00pm • 1 hour 6 minutes
We read the 2011 Hugo nominees for Best Novel. Sit back and enjoy our reviews of "Blackout/All Clear," "Cryoburn," "The Dervish House," "Feed," and "The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms." Plus, we recommend a few of the nominated short stories.
Special guests Dan Moren, Glenn Fleishman, and Scott McNulty.
August 8, 2011 at 12:00am • 50 minutes
Talking "Finding Nemo," "Toy Story 2," and "Wall-E." Plus, we discuss what Pixar should do next to challenge itself, try to understand why "Cars 2" was made, and pick out our least favorite thing Pixar has ever done. Hint: Jason has a problem with rats. (Part 2 of 2.)
Special guests John Siracusa & Steve Lutz.
August 1, 2011 at 3:00pm • 59 minutes
Old men with balloons! Wisecracking monsters! Superheroes with mid-life crises! The films of Pixar are in our sights this week. Join us as we pick our favorite films and explore why Pixar's movies are better than those from other animation studios. (Part 1 of 2.)
Special guests John Siracusa & Steve Lutz.
July 11, 2011 at 4:00pm • 1 hour 12 minutes
From the Wall in the north (behind which lurk the fearsome White Walkers) to across the Narrow Sea (which is sort of dull), the first season of HBO's "Game of Thrones" has everything the George R. R. Martin book has, with perhaps more attractive naked people having sex in front of you. Also: Uncomfortable chairs.
Special guests Dan Moren, John Siracusa, Scott McNulty, Serenity Caldwell, and Monty Ashley.
July 1, 2011 at 11:00am • 1 hour 4 minutes
Continuing our discussion of "Star Wars," the original film. We praise the jump to hyperspace, explain why TIE fighter pilots wear black, ponder how Han and Leia somehow turn up in an Aaron Sorkin scene, reveal why there is no Space OSHA, comment on Ben Kenobi's old man slippers and incomparable pseudonym, and expose the rebellion so rich it can have its own university and mint its own medals. (Part 2 of 2.)
Special guests Dan Moren, John Siracusa, Scott McNulty, and Greg Knauss.
June 25, 2011 at 2:00pm • 59 minutes
"Star Wars," the original film, is finally in our crosshairs, and if we can bulls-eye a Womp Rat we can take on this classic sci-fi film. We talk about our first memories of Star Wars, pretend the prequels didn't happen, give Cantina drink-ordering tips, and marvel at Darth Vader's coffee-drinking habits. (Part 1 of 2.)
Special guests Dan Moren, John Siracusa, Scott McNulty, and Greg Knauss.
June 19, 2011 at 2:00pm • 1 hour 4 minutes
Pour yourself a White Mickey and listen to our discussion of the first half of "Doctor Who's" split season. We discuss "The Rebel Flesh," "A Good Man Goes to War," and the season as a whole. Or half? We also debate the merits of Lesbian Victorian Silurians and Auton Roman Centurions.
Special guests Dan Moren, Glenn Fleishman, John Siracusa, Scott McNulty, and Serenity Caldwell.
June 12, 2011 at 2:00pm • 57 minutes
DC decides to stick a fork in continuity and reboot its universe. Publicity stunt, bold creative move, or both? Andy Ihnatko joins Lisa, Jason, and the good Jason to discuss this latest attempt to save the comics industry.
Special guest Andy Ihnatko.
June 7, 2011 at 2:00pm • 1 hour 2 minutes
Everybody's got an adorable parallel-universe nickname -- The Walternate! Flauxlivia! Pacey! -- on the always unpredictable Fox sci-fi show Fringe. Sure, it's no Lost (nor X-Files, nor "Enemy Within") but it's got its charms, including high-speed pregnancy, Leonard Nimoy impressions and cast members from "The Wire" not being given enough interesting things to do.
Special guests Dan Moren & John Siracusa.
May 30, 2011 at 2:00pm • 1 hour 6 minutes
Do you know where your towel is? Are you a hoopy frood? Have you just consumed your fifth Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster? We have. And you'd better catch up. In honor of our 42nd podcast and the recent Towel Day, The Incomparable celebrates the life and work of Douglas Adams. We feature our special guest, Yoz Grahame, who worked for Adams' The Digital Village, the producers of Web sites such as h2g2.com (a precursor to Wikipedia of sorts).
Special guests Glenn Fleishman, Greg Knauss, and Steve Lutz.
