Up a Paddle - Episode 47 - Double Double Toil and Bubble

If you count the specials, I've done 52 episodes (including one over again).  Yay me.  Yes, this is as good as it gets.  I hope to hit the 52 mark by April just so I can say I have a biweekly podcast (about).  

So what better way to start fake episode 52 but with some retractions and corrections

Here's the link to the Canadian Heritage Minute that I promised many podcasts ago. http://www.histori.ca/minutes/minute.do?id=10123

Also, Kentmas went well this year.  It was again celebrated successfully by one person.  Oh, and this guy:


Oh Podcast Pete, you scoundrel!  Pirates don't wear jeans!

Mail
I read some comments from Eeeper (Eeeper's Choice) and Dane (Anime Pacific).  Well, I paraphrase their comments.  I go off on a rant about Canadian prices not adjusting to match the value of our dollar, and then our Dollar goes down again.  Figures.

Also, I give a quick shoutout to Anime Roundtable for playing my promo recently.

News
The WGA is on strike.
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/34700

I give a brief summary of the Writers' position in this whole mess and I talk about what this means to you, the viewer.

Here's the video with the writers from The Office

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6hqP0c0_gw

Sony removing backwards compatibility from PS3, because they want to sell more PS3 games.

Rumor: PS2 price drop imminent

The Loonie keeps soaring higher and higer (spoke too soon)

Expect a Guitar Hero III shortage for the Wii, says Activision

Both Nana live action movies have been licensed by Viz Media.

Casablanca, Other Hollywood Movies Adapted into Manga

Recent Adventure in Otakudom
The Otaku in the Mist.    

Reviews
Blood - The Last Vampire
It sucks.  Get it?  Because it's about vampires and ... Actually, it was all right, if not a little on the short side.


The Black Cauldron.  
It sucks.  Get it?  It's a call back  ... Well, it's not bad but it's not particularly good.  It does have an awesome villain, though.  

Promos played
Anime Pacific
http://animepacific.blogspot.com

Anime World Order
http://animeworldorder.com

Weekly Anime Review
http://weeklyanimereview.com

Contact Info
Email: Upapaddle@gmail.com
Podcast site: http://upapaddle.com
Blog: http://www.kentcer.com

Song  
Digg the Code by Geoff Smith

Random Facts
Paul Revere didn't actually say "The British are Coming! The British are Coming"
In Kentucky, Bourbon is illegal in some of the counties that produce it
Possums aren't playing when the "play possum".  They get shocked and faint.

Thanks for listening!  


 
 

Up a Paddle - Episode 46 - Everybody Yes!
Or It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

It's Kentmas Time! Kentmas Time is here!  Time for ... Video Games and Anime ... and Candy!  Lots and lots of Candy!   I gave this episode a different title in the audio but screw it, this one's better.  Also, in this episode I tried out a little something different.  I used some music loops in order to mix things up.  Please comment or email if you like or dislike the loops and which ones I should keep.

News
Teppan Toppa Gurren Lagann Game coming out -- in Japan that is
for DS
Here's the Trailer

Yeah, if you want up to the minute news (like Nova - one of the English Teaching programs in Japan going under, leaving its teachers high and dry, listen to a real podcast.  Like Anime Pacific).  
Here's the Nova Story
Here is Anime Pacific on the Nova Story

Take the next news item for example
Lucky Star has been licensed by Bandai.  This story was broken by Anime Genesis.  So check them up.  They know the anime news even before Anime News Network does.  Good job guys.
Here's the Anime Genesis announcement.
Here's the page showing that the show has been licensed:
 (a brief search didn't turn this up on ANN)

Someday I'll get a scoop.  Unfortunately, it will probably be Smurfs related.

Japanese Animation is Destroying American Society.
The above is an editorial I briefly mention.  Also, I would like to point out how relevant the whole seizure thing is.

This week in Smash - The big blue guy is in Smash Brothers
http://smashbros.com
That's right: King Dedede from the Kirby Series is in Smash Brothers
Oh yeah, So is Sonic the Hedgehog.  Big news indeed.  Also, Smash Brothers Brawl has been delayed until February.  
 
My Smash Brother Predictions
This is the portion of the show where I go off on a tangent about possible characters in

Random Fact - The Legend of the Jack - o - Latern
Short version: A guy named Jack (vagabond if I ever met one) tricked the Devil by getting him to go up a tree and then carved a cross to prevent him from coming down.  He finally let the Devil down after the Devil promised to no longer tempt him (presumably with candy and loose women).  So Jack dies and Heaven won't let him in (too many cavities if you know what I mean).  The devils still ticked off at him so he can't get into Hell either.  He's forced to wander all eternity.  The Devil gives him a single ember to light his way and so Jack hollows out a turnip to keep it safe.  Then he realized turnips were stupid and got a pumpkin.  I'm really wishing I would have put this version in the podcast as it is way funnier than what I said.  Just imagine me saying the above in my irritating voice and your set.  Also through in a few references to pirates and Smurfs for good measure.

Recent Releases (past month)
Halo 3
Legend of Zelda - Phantom Hourglass
Jungle Book: Platinum Edition
Corner Gas: Season 4

This week's releases
Bleach Box Set 1
Hajime no Ippo Box Set 1
Hajime no Ippo Box Set 2
Phoenix Vol 1
Guitar Hero III

What I'm watching/playing
Legend of Zelda - Phantom Hourglass - Just finished it, it was glorious.
Will review in a future podcast

Barefoot Gen 1 and 2.  Boy, If you are ever worried that you are too upbeat and happy, watch these films.  They're jarring, to be quite frank.  The first one is set during the bombing of Hiroshima and it follows Gen and his mother as they attempt to survive.  I'll be reviewing this in episode 48.  

Finally, I'm watching Monster.  I've decided that this season of Anime doesn't really have anything that I'm particularly interested in following (except for Genshiken and Bamboo Blade) so I'm taking this opportunity to check out slightly older series.  Next up on the queue are Touch and Hajime no Ippo. (In addition to the shows on the current poll, of course).

Monster makes a good horror anime to watch for Halloween.

Random Fact
Pumpkins are a fruit that originated in Central America.

Reviews
This week I review The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad.  Well part of it anyway. I'm going to focus on the story of Icabod.  That's Icabod Crane.  As in the Legend of Sleepy Hollow.  The Mr. Toad is also a good, worthwile cartoon to watch, but it isn't creepy, kooky or altogether spooky, so it will have to wait for another time.

Next, Kakurenbo  - Hide and Seek
This is a 25 minute ova.  It's CG with cel shading and it looks sharp.  It looks for the most part like traditional 2d animation. This ova is about a game of Hide and Seek, with deadly consequences.  

Both shows are well worth watching.  

Random Fact
The world's fastest time to carve a face into a pumpkin is 54.72 seconds, by Stephen Clarke (USA), on October 23, 2001 (source: Guinness World Records)

Promos Played:
Dave and Joel's Fast Karate for the Gentlemen
Anime Pacific
Eeeper's Choice


Closing Song
Halloween is Awesome by Hyper Nonsense.

Contact Info
Email: upapaddle@gmail.com
Blog: http://kentcer.com

Thanks for listening!
* Dont mind me I'm just claiming this site in Technorati Technorati Profile A new episode should be out this weekend. Also, I'm brainstorming a new promo and another YouTube video.

Up a Paddle - Episode 45 - Sheep that Pass in the Night

This week I talk about the death of Geneon, the Canadian Dollar reaching Parity with the US Dollar, upcoming Fall Anime, and previous Spring and Summer anime.  I also review Ringing Bell and One Stormy Night, two similar but very different children's movies.

News
Geneon to stop production
Note: I said November 1st as the stop date, it's actually Nov. 6.  Correction to follow in upcoming episode

Rock band coming out Nov 3

Canadian Dollar on parity with states ... what does it mean.

Nintendo offers free Wiimote Jackets


Fall Anime Preview
Genshiken Season Two
Bamboo Shoot
G/R Giant Robo

Spring/Summer Wrap up
Potemayo
Zombie Loan
Lucky Star

Random Fact
Giraffes have no vocal cords.

Rant
Parking Lots - The current bane of my existence

Random Fact
The sweat drops drawn in cartoon comic strips are called pleuts.

Reviews
In this episode I review two children's movie about sheep.  I would have reservations about showing either of them to children.  Show them Bad Sheep instead.  Not the Chris Farley/David Spade vehicle but this one.  . That'll really mess them up almost as much as showing them Ringing Bell.
Ringing Bell (Chirin no Suzu).  This one is about a sheep that wants to become a big bad wolf so that he won't be prey any more.  Very violent and disturbing.

* I said I'd post the YouTube videos for this movie but apparently it has been removed.  Here's an AMV:

Ringing Bell - Animal Chirin has Become. It's not that hard to find the movie if you really want to.


One Stormy Night  (Arashi no Yoru Ni).  This is the story of a sheep and a wolf that becomes friends.  It's pretty good and I give it the Kentcer Seal of Approval.  Here's the AMV I mentioned (well, a One Stormy Night AMV, anyway):

Arashi No Yoru Ni - Star

You can email with comments to upapaddle@gmail.com.

The song played was "Sheep in the morning" by TV's Kyle

The promos played were:

Destroy All Podcasts DX
Anime Pacific
Chibi Tokyo

Thanks for Listening!

Up a Paddle - Episode 44 - That's a Paddling

This week I talk about HD-DVD and Bluray (and what Microsoft is getting out of supporting HD-DVD) and I review Ping Pong, a 2002 Japanese live action movie about cricket ... I mean ping pong.  It was recently released on DVD by Viz. 

Shout outs:
Anime Roundtable: They played my promo on a recent show.  Thanks guys!

Here are the news stories I talked about:
Name for the Fourth Indiana Jones movie announced:
"Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"

Robotech might be on the fast track
Warner Bros and Tobey Maguire's company Maguire Enterntainment are poised to produce. 

Local News
In Regina, on Sept 20th through 23, Paprika will be playing at the Regina Public Library.  There will also be a Japanese film festival on the 29th.
Here's the link to the show times.  If you are in the Regina area and an Anime fan, be sure to go to support the Anime scene here in Southern Saskatchewan (which until this time I had no idea existed -- I thought it was just Bob and me).

Here are the anime DVD releases for this last week and upcoming one:

Last week's releases

This week's releases

The promos played were:
The Greatest Movie Ever! Podcast
Anime World Order
Anime Pacific

The closing song was Snowflakes by Demerit 7

You can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com, visit this site at http://upapaddle.com, or visit my blog at http://www.kentcer.com

Thanks for listening!

Up a Paddle - Episode 43 - Back to School II: Back Harder

Yes, I've officially started classes again.  I hope it goes well.  
And to commemorate this momentous occasion, I'm reviewing Cromartie High School.

* This episode was recorded earlier in the week but due to unforeseen internet problems, I wasn't able to release it until today.

News
Toei Strikes Deal With NEC For Online Anime Service in Japan
Guitar Hero III Wii controller revealed.  
Google Earth now has built-in flight simulator.
First Rebuild of Evangelion Movie Premiers in Japan.
Second Season of Gunslinger Girls announced.  
Live-Action DBZ Set to Shoot in Montreal
Even weirder movie news: Joust: The Movie coming to a theater near you.

Genshiken Season two officially annouced.  Officially.  

Conspiracy Theory Corner
Chupacabra found?

Random Fact
In Ancient Peru, when a woman found an 'ugly' potato, it was the custom for her to push it into the face of the nearest man.

This week's releases
Ayakashi Samurai Horror Tales - Goblin Cat
Cat's Eye Vol. #1    ImaginAsian Entertainment - Guess they worked the issues were worked out with the CSS
Cat's Eye Vol. #2
Di Gi Charat Nyo! Vol. #3
Fruits Basket Vol. #1
Fruits Basket Vol. #2
Girls High Vol. #2
Gunslinger Girl Vol. #3      
Inu Yasha Movie Box Set Deluxe Edition
Inu Yasha Season Set #4      
Kaleido Star: New Wings True Star Collection 98
My-Otome Vol. #2
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
Naruto Vol. #15
Nobody's Boy Remi Vol. #1
Nobody's Boy Remi Vol. #2
Orguss, Super Dimensional Century Vol. #1
Orguss, Super Dimensional Century Vol. #2
Suzuka Vol. #3
Tide-Line Blue Vol. #3
UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie 4 Vol. #1

Random Fact
The only two days of the year in which there are no professional sports games (MLB, NBA, NHL, or NFL) are the day before and the day after the Major League All-Star Game.

Reviews
Cromartie High School (both the anime and the live-action movie)

Random Fact
Coca Cola is used by police officers to clean the blood off of crime scenes.

Contact info
Email: Upapaddle@gmail.com
Site: upapaddle.com
My other blog: kentcer.com

Promos played:
Lather's Blather
Weekly Anime Review Podcast
Anime Pacific

Song played:
I'm on Firefly by Tom Smith

Get Wild and Touch
Get Chance and luck
If it weren't for my horse, I wouldn't have spent that year in college.
Later Bloggies

Up a Paddle - Episode 42 - On a wing and a prayer

Nuts.  I almost made 4 weeks in a row on time.  Oh well.  And just to warn you all, my schedule is going to get insane starting next week.  I'm bumping up the number of University classes I'm taking in an effort to speed up the degree process.  I will still be working, albeit at halftime.  Still looking into when I will sleep, let alone podcast.  Still, I'll give it the good old college try so to speak. 

News
Top story: The O Canada movie at Epcot to be replaced this September. 
End Of The Line For DS Web Browser
Sony to start video downloading service
ADV to take over sales and and distribution of Geneon titles in US.
Young Indiana Jones Chronicles DVDs announced.
Korean Actor to Star in Japanese/Korean City Hunter Drama.

Given that begging for diggs is getting me no where, I'd decided to put my energies somewhere more productive.  Please, watch City Hunter.  It's an awesome anime.  And each episode is standalone for the most part, so even though there's over a 100 episodes, you don't need to make a commitment.  Just watch a couple and see what you think.  I think you'll be pleasantly suprised.

Get Wild and Tough.

Random Fact
In most advertisements, the time displayed on a watch is 10:10

This week's Releases
Galaxy Angel Rune Vol. #2
One Piece Vol. #10
Rozen Maiden Vol. #3
Samurai 7 Vol. #1 - relist at lower price
Samurai 7 Vol. #2
School Rumble Vol. #1
Story of Saiunkoku Vol. #1
To Heart Vol. #4
Tsubasa Vol. #3
Utawarerumono Vol. #5     

Games
Metroid: Prime Corruption
The First Hour

Let's all go to the Movies - the Recap
In this episode I do a quick rundown of the movies I saw in the theaters this summer and what I thought of them. The movies reviewed include:

Bourne Ultimatum
Hot Rod

The Simpsons Movie
Ratatouille
1408
Transformers
Knocked Up
Superbad
From the guys that brought you Knocked Up

Random Fact
Sunsets can be green in Antarctica.

Reviews
Haibane Renmei

Random Fact
Every lake in Ohio is manmade.

Contact Info
Email: upapaddle@gmail.copm
Podcast site: http://upapaddle.com
Blog: http://kentcer.com

Song
To Be an Angel by Uncle Seth

Promos Played:
Chibi Tokyo
Destroy all Podcasts DX
Anime Pacific

Until next time
get wild and tough
get chance and luck
It's about darn time someone made a decent live action City hunter
Thanks for Listening!

Up a Paddle - Episode 41 - The Final Countdown

This week I review Area 88, wind down on all the vacation talk, and finally get around to doing the Summer Anime Preview.
If you like what you hear, please click on the Digg link on the right.  If you don't, please click on the Digg link on the right to register your disgust.

News
Yawara Preview DVD available from AnimeEigo
Disney movies on Bluray
Paramount switches from Bluray to HD-DVD
Michael Bay, in retaliation, says no Transformers 2
Stephen King confirms the "Dark Tower Movie"
Nintendo Power gives Metroid Prime 3 a 10/10

Summer Anime Previews
Zombie Loan
Potemayo
Sayonara Zetsubo Sensei (So Long, Mr. Despair)

How I spent my summer vacation - The Rest
Day Seven - NASA
Day Eight - Animal Kingdom
Day Nine -  More Disney MGM + Magic Kingdom

This week's Anime Releases
009-1 Vol. #2
Big O II Complete Collection
Burst Angel Vol. #1
Burst Angel Vol. #2
Fate / Stay Night Vol. #5
Galaxy Angel AA Vol. #2
Gunslinger Girl Vol. #1
Gunslinger Girl Vol. #2
Innocent Venus Vol. #1
Kashimashi Vol. #2
Le Chevalier D'Eon Vol. #4
Peach Girl Vol. #4
Solty Rei Vol. #6

New Feature - "I was Right"
Aquafina is made out of people ... I mean tap water

Anime Review
Area 88 - The Television Series

Promos played:
Ninja Consultants
Anime World Order
Anime Pacific

Contact Info
Email: upapaddle@gmail.com
Podcast Site: http://upapaddle.com
Blog: http://www.kentcer.com/nucleus

Song played was Fast Eddie by The Bennys
(Song provided by http://music.podshow.com)

Thanks for listening!
 

Up a Paddle - Episode 40 - Brace For Reviews

Full show notes to follow ...

Ok, here they are:

This week I speculate about Cloverfield, review Brace For Impact (by Apocalypse Dowell of http://www.themoonmasters.com fame) and continue on my four part series on my summer vacation.  Honestly, I'm spending more time talking about it than I did actually experiencing it.

News
Looking for Group - the Movie


Anime Genesis - the Movie
Petit Eva - a super deformed eva series (4 panel comics) to be made into a cartoon
Toei offering unlimited anime downloads in Japan
Legend of the Galactic Heroes DVD Box Offered in Japan
ImaginAsian's TMS Classics DVDs Delayed For Second Time
Xbox 360 price drop
Xbox 360 - core and premium, now with HDMI
(Edit - only in the Premium model)
Voltron Live-Action Movie

New Section
Wild Speculation
Cloverfield - what the hell is it?

Random Fact
Ketchup has not always been made out of tomatoes. It started out as a general term for sauce, typically made of mushrooms or fish brine with herbs and spices. Mushroom ketchup is still available in some countries, such as the UK. Some popular early main ingredients include anchovy, oyster, lobster, walnut, kidney bean, cucumber, cranberry, lemon, and grape.


This week's Releases
3x3 Eyes Vol. #2
Air TV Vol. #1
Beck Vol. #2
Best Student Council Vol. #5
BoBoBo-Bo Bo-BoBo Vol. #4
Kurau: Phantom Memory Vol. #3
Paniponi Dash Vol. #5
Popotan Complete Collection
Tekkaman Blade Set 3
Tokko Vol. #3
Wings of Rean Vol. #3

Non-anime release
Aqua Teen Hunger Force: Colon Movie for Theaters

Book Review
Brace For Impact

Random Fact
If all the Coca-Cola vending machines in the U.S. were stacked one on top of each other, the pile would be over 450 miles high.

How I spent My Summer Vacation - Part III
Day 5 - Universal Studios
Day 6 - More Epcot plus Boardwalk


You can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com with comments, questions, whatever.

Also, see the Digg box on your right.  Go ahead, digg it.  It's all right.  I won't tell anyone.  Also, if you use Podcast Pickle, go ahead and add yourself as a fan of the show, if you dare.  Muhwahwahwah!

Song played was johnny5 by Anemo:

Promos Played:

Anime Pacific
Eeeper's Choice
Destroy All Podcasts DX

Thanks for listening!

Up a Paddle - Episode 39 - Burning Sensation
Lets all go to the Movies Part B

Happy belated Saskatchewan Day everyone!
 
Random Fact
Flies are deaf.

News

George Lucas Wearing a Han Shot First Shirt, blows fans minds
Funimation releasing Dragon Ball Z on Blueray
Bandai has licensed - Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
Batman Anime
New World of Warcraft Expansion announced at Blizzcon - Wraith of the Lich King. 
New Apple iMacs (Also new Mac Minis)

Random Fact
During his or her lifetime, the average human will grow 590 miles of hair.

Recent Notable Releases
Hot Fuzz
Popeye the Sailor: 1933-1938, Vol. 1
Harvey Birdman: Volume 3
Ranma 1/2:

This week's Releases
.hack//Roots Vol. #3
Air Gear Vol. #4
Beat BtX Vol. #3
Gakuen Heaven Vol. #3    
GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka Box Set
Hakkenden Collection Vol. #2
Kannazuki No Miko Box Set
Mar Vol. #2
Naruto Box Set Vol $4
Rumbling Hearts Box Set
When They Cry Vol. #2
Zatch Bell Vol. #11

Random Fact
A study has shown most blog visitors are young wealthy people.  I need to set up a paypal button.

How I spent my summer vacation - Part II
Day 3
Congo River Mini Golf

Day 4
Morning - Blizzard Beach
Afternoon - Epcot

Random Fact
Only 5 percent of the ocean floor has been mapped in as much detail as the surface of Mars.

Reviews
Magazine Review - Otaku USA
I liked it - a lot

Fantastic Four Review
(Spoilers Ahoy)
I didn't like it.  Ok, I liked it a little.

Reed Richard - The Early Years

Random Fact
Texas is the only state that permits residents to cast absentee ballots from space.

Song
The Happy Song by Sunspot
Also played The Maple Leaf Rag by Jeanne Backofen Craig

Promos played
http://www.weeklyanimereview.com
http://animepacific.blogspot.com
http://lathersblather.blogspot.com

Contact Info
Email: upapaddle@gmail.com
Site: upapaddle.com
Blog: kentcer.com

Until next time,
Get Wild and Tough
Get Chance and Luck
Always Remember the Sunscreen
Later
 

 Up a Paddle Episode 38 - Wait, where was I?
I was on vacation!!! Yay me.  So I talk about that, Anime Expo, E3, and a classic 80's Anime gem. Except for the classic part.  And gem.  Listen to find out more. 

Just a fair warning.  This episode was more geared towards my family so that we'd have a record of the things we did on vacation (aside from photos and whatnot).  So if you find it boring, it probably is, and it will only get worse as I've got at least 2 to 3 more podcasts worth of vacation stuff to talk about.  Consider yourself warned.

News
Anime Expo
ADV has licenced Tengen Toppen Gurren Lagann
Media Blasters licenced Golden Boy
Darker than Black licensed by Funimation
They also licensed Love Hina, xxxholic and tsubasa season 2

E3
PS3 - Price drop by $100, $150 canadian
Slim PSP on the way  
Shock Sixaxis - has functionality it should have had from the get go.

Microsoft
Mostly showing Halo 3 and new XBLA games

Nintendo
Mario Kart
Wii-Fit
Dates for Mario Galaxy Nov (November 12, 2007 ) and Smash Bros Brawl (Dec 3, 2007)
Wii Zapper

Random Facts
In terms of radio wave emissions, Jupiter is the noisiest planet in the solar system

What I'm Watching
Sumomomo Momomomo
I may have missed a mo when talking about this show.
Area 88 the TV Series

What I'm Playing
Paper Mario for Nintendo 64

Reading:
Brace For Impact
Stephen King's: The Long Walk
Walt Disney: Triumph of the American Imagination

Random Fact
Bees are being trained to sniff out bombs for the American goverment.

How I spend my summer vacation: Days 1 and 2

Day 1
Walt Disney World - The Magic Kingdom
- Hungry Hungry Hippo video as promised.   
http://youtube.com/watch?v=G3NueKXS6dk
   
Day 2
Disney/MGM Studios

Review
Now that would be giving it away, now wouldn't it?
Link to said 80's Anime OVA
Fine, here's a hint: It's not City Hunter
Here's another hint: It's Wanna-be's
You can get it here: Anime Pacific
(scroll down near the bottom of the blog post.  Actually, just listen to their review instead.  Much better.  Although mine does have a lot more awkward pauses and a healthy dose of umms and you know's)

Thanks go to Dane of Anime Pacific for encoding it.  

Random Fact
The first Ferris Wheel was built in order to steal the spotlight from the then new Eiffel Tower.

Closing Song
Medley Remix 2007
Patricia Paay & The Star Sisters

Contact Info:
Email: upapaddle@gmail.com
This site: http://upapaddle.com
Another groovy site: http://www.kentcer.com

Till next time,
Get Wild and Tough
Get Chance and Luck
Thanks for Listening!

Up a Paddle - Episode 37 -  In a Row ... Boat?

This week I review Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, answer an email, pontificate on other podcasts, discuss the finer points of making a YouTube video and Podcast Pete the Pirate cracks wise.

This is another case of "old news is so exciting" as I had this podcast recorded a while ago but wasn't able to edit it until today.

Full Show Notes to Follow

Up a Paddle - Episode 36 - Lets All Go To The Movies - Part 1
Or "Old News is so Exciting"

Disclaimer: I recorded this episode last week so some of the stories may no longer be relevant or just plain old.   

Site News
Site Poll Update Coming Soon

News
Anime News
Live Action Negima Confirmed.
Toei Establishes American License Management Office
AN Entertainment Says Good-Bye to Risky Safety
Nine Poles Held by Police over "Fansubs"
Amazon Selling Bootleg Sailor Moon. 
ADV announced Red Garden, Pumpkin Scissors, Welcome to the N.H.K., and Magikano.

TV News
Rumor Roundup
Lost to end 2009?  

Official news, Officially
Heroes Spinoff announced - Hero's Origins
The Office renewed for 30 episodes, including a few hour long ones.

Video Game News
Starcraft II Announced.
Guilty Gear XX Accent Core announced for Wii
Soul Calibur Adventures to Wii
Super Smash Bros site updated with countdown.
Geometry Wars Erupting on Wii, DS

Movie news
Bruce Willis - Talk backer
(link shamelessly taken from http://wqoq.com - Sorry Bob)

Finally, Old news is so exciting:
Adult Swim shortened Eureka 7 final episode broadcast - much outrage
Viz to offer Death Note downloads

Two animes getting new staff
Lucky Star
Tengen Toppen Gurren Lagann

Spring Anime Preview Spectacular Galore, Part The Second
Tengen Toppen Gurren Lagann

Random Fact
The first word spoken by an ape in the movie Planet of the Apes  was
 "Smile".

Promo
Lather's Blather

Releases
Week of May 22
Afro Samurai
Black Lagoon Vol. #1
Demon Prince Enma Vol. #1
Doki Doki School Hours Box Set
Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Set
Gilgamesh Box Set (Thinpak)
Gunbuster 2 Vol. #1 (of 3)
Naruto OVA
Pokemon All Stars Collection
Tsubasa Vol. #1

Week of May 15
Best Student Council Vol. #3
Blue Submarine No. 6 Anime Legends Complete Collection
Coyote Ragtime Show Vol. #3
Fate / Stay Night Vol. #3
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Vol. #08
Moon Phase Vol. #6
Tide-Line Blue Vol. #1 (might have accidentally edited this one out)
Utawarerumono Vol. #3
Zipang Vol. #5

Week of May 8
Ah! My Goddess: Flights of Fancy Vol. #1
Disgaea Vol. #3
Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor Vol. #4
Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 2 Vol. #4
Voltron: Defender of the Universe Set 3

Random Fact
The stunt double for Bernie in the movie "Weekend at Bernie's" suffered a few broken ribs while filming the movie, due to all the pitfalls and stunts of playing a dead man; most notably in the scene involving Bernie being dragged around the surface of the lake, bumping into metal floating obstacles.

Promo
Fear the Gooberzilla

Reviews
Hot Fuzz
Spider-man 3
Shrek The Third
 
Random Fact
King Kong was Hitler's favorite movie

Promo
Anime Pacific

Anti-Rant
Cherry Coke Frosters are awesome

Song
Learning to Drown by The Tones

Contact Info
Email: UpAPaddle@gmail.com
Podcast Site: http://upapaddle.com
Personal Blog: http://www.kentcer.com

Until Next Time
Get Wild and Tough
Get Chance and Luck
Thanks for Listening!

Up a Paddle - Special - My Spoiler Sense is Tingling!

Disclaimer: This special contains spoilers.  If you haven't seen Spider-man 3 yet, don't listen.

As you might have guessed, I talk about Spider-man 3 and all the nitpicky things that bothered me about it.  For a more ranty goodness, check out this forum thread: http://www.mickaloha.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1151

Also, check out The Moon Masters (http:\\themoonmasters.com).  They are awesome.

Thanks for listening! (unless you haven't watched the movie, then thanks for not listening!)

Up a Paddle - Episode 35.5 - Missing the Point
This special is a continuation of the last episode.  Full episode to follow later.   Also, another special is on the way, dealing with why Spider-man 3 sucked so much.  For a preview, check out this forum thread:  Spider-man 3 rant thread at the Moon Masters forums

Also, due to biting off more than I can chew, I may be going on hiatus for a while.  I'm going to see how next week goes.

New Feature - Missing the Point

Random Fact
The largest number of children born to one woman is recorded at 69. From 1725-1765, a Russian peasant woman gave birth to 16 sets of twins, 7 sets of triplets, and 4 sets of quadruplets.

Reviews
Please Twins

Contact Info:
Email me at Upapaddle@gmail.com
Post Comments at upapaddle.com
Visit my personal blog at kentcer.com, it's kentagious.

Song:
Hey You by Insist

Thanks for listening!

I forgot to mention this on the latest episode:  Free Comic Book Day this Saturday.  Stop in at your local participating Comic Book shop and get a free comic book.  I'm still trying to decide between Pirates vs Ninjas #1 or the Mickey Mouse Adventures.

Up a Paddle - Episode 35 - I Stole this Podcast
Highly Inappropriate, Part II

This week I preview five new animes premiering this spring and I talk about the inappropriateness that is Please Teacher.

News
Sony DVD Player won't play DVD's due to DRM.  And their Sony DVDs.
Capcom's Gamer's Day - Project Treasure Island Z
Sonic Rush Advance Announced
Neo Geo games to hit virtual console
Lost video game confirmed for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC
Ed Norton signed on to play Hulk in the Incredible Hulk (I am Jack's Purple Pants)
Appleseed 2 Slated to come out this fall in Japan, John Woo's producing it.
Lost's Matthew Fox Vying to Play Speed Racer's Racer X
3000 Attend "Funeral" for Fist of the North Star's Raoh
Nintendo buys Monolith Soft
Satoru Iwata issued a statement recently
Xbox 360 Elite out now
Ken Kutaragi retiring from Sony

Random Fact
Children grow faster in the springtime

Releases
Missed a big one last episoe.
Venture Bros. Season II.  Buy it now

Last Week
DVD
Trinity Blood, Vol 6
Inu Yasha, Vol 53
Loveless Collection Vols 1-3
Naruto, Vol 11
Fate/Stay Night, Vol 3
Saiyuki Reload Gunlock, Vol 7
Prince of Tennis, Set 1
One Piece, Vol 8
Stellvia, Complete Tin Set
Nerima Daikon Brothers, Vol 3

Other Dvds of interest
WKRP in Cincinatti Season 1
The Littlest Hobo, Vol 1
The Littlest Hobo, Vol 2
A Night at the Museum - It seemed like it should have been funnier

Games
Pokemon Diamond and Pearl

This week
Ayakashi Samurai Horror Tales - Goddess of the Dark Tower
Black Cat Vol. #4
BoBoBo-Bo Bo-BoBo Vol. #02
Di Gi Charat Nyo! Vol. #1
Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid Vol. #4
Gun Sword Vol. #7
Hare+Guu OVA Vol. #1
Pokemon Advanced Battle Vol. #09
Pokemon Advanced Battle Vol. #10
Princess Princess Vol. #1
Shana Vol. #5
UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie 3 Vol. #1

Random Fact
The United States has never lost a war in which mules were used.

What I'm Watching/Playing
Talked about
Heroes
SPOILER (Highlight to read)
They are ripping off Watchmen!

Gintama
Super Paper Mario

Random Musing/Conspiracy Theory
Do aliens exist?

Random Fact
Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated.

Spring Anime Preview
Darker Than Black
Claymore
Lucky Star
Hayate, the Combat Butler
Rocket Girls

Random Fact
The starfish is the only animal that can turn its stomach inside out.

Reviews
Please Teacher (Onegai Teacher)

Next Episode: Please Twins

Random Fact
The idling frequency of a diesel engine is 26 cycles per second, the same as a cat's purr.
 
Rants
Why do I keep watching SNL?
Aqua Teen Hunger Force - Where art thou?

Promos Played:
Dave & Joel's Fast Karate for the Gentlemen
Anime World Order
Anime Pacific

Song
Peace by Insist

Contact Info
email: upapaddle@gmail.com
site: upapaddle.com
blog: kentcer.com

Also, please vote for Up a Paddle at Podcast Pickle.

Thanks for Listening

Up a Paddle - Episode 34 - Take That, Captain Planet!

Site News
- My personal voice recorder has arrived.  The next episode will have spliced in stuff I recorded on it.  Still working out the kinks.
- I am going to update the polls once again.

Random Fact:
A cat has 32 muscles in its ear

News
Funimation aquires One Piece.  
More actors for Speed Racer.
Yatterman, Gatchaman live action movies announced
Gedo Senki dvd details announced  
Shia LaBeouf confirmed for Indy 4.
Also, Mummy III announced.
More details on Nights: Journey into Dreams.
From the makers of Guitar Hero - Rock Band
Guitar Hero II conspiracy - Have to buy extra songs in 3 packs
Guitar Hero III announced for Fall 2007 for Playstation 2, PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii
Capcom held Capcom Gamer's Day.  
Sega Saturn games coming to Gametap
Xbox 360 Keyboard attachment announced.  
Wii Opera Browser's final version released
PS3 20 GB Model Phased out

Random Fact
The milk of a hippopotamus is bright pink.

Releases
Two weeks ago
Air Gear Vol. #2
Case Closed: Case 3 Vol. #1
Ergo Proxy Vol. #3
I Shall Never Return
Inu Yasha Vol. #52 - Assuming each disc is $20 (low estimate), that's $1040. Wow  
Kodocha Vol. #12
Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 2 Vol. #3
Maburaho Complete Collection
Moon Phase Vol. #5
My-Hime Vol. #7
Pokemon Movie 9: Pokemon Ranger & Temple of the Sea
Viewtiful Joe Vol. #08

Last Week
Kurau: Phantom Memory Vol. #1
Papuwa Vol. #5
Zatch Bell Vol. #9

This week
.hack//Roots Vol. #1
Ai Yori Aoshi/Ai Yori Aoshi-Enishi Complete Set
Cutey Honey: The Movie
Elemental Gelade Vol. #6
Gatekeepers/Gatekeepers 21 Complete Set
Human Crossing Box Set
Le Chevalier D'Eon Vol. #2
Noein Vol. #3
Paniponi Dash Vol. #3
Paradise Kiss Vol. #3
Peach Girl Vol. #1
Solty Rei Vol. #3

Random Fact
Disney's Snow White was originally drawn as a blonde.

Special - The Little Brother Challenge

Random Fact
The average women eats 20kg of lipstick in her life.

Review
Origin: Spirits of the Past
Wikipedia Entry
ANN Entry

Next episode is the Spring Preview.  If the fall preview episode is any example, expect the next episode in June.

Promos Played
Weekly Anime Review
The Ninja Consultant's Podcast
Anime Pacific

Contact Info
Email: Upapaddle@gmail.com
Website: http://upapaddle.com
Blog: http://kentcer.com  
   
Song  
Ukyo Kuonji by TV's Kyle.

Thanks for listening!

Up a Paddle - Episode 33 - Highly Innapropriate Part I

Sorry about the delay in posting the show notes.  

This is the one year anniversary episode. Woot. 
Here are two other podcasts (better podcasts) that are celebrating the 1 year mark:
Two Girls and A Podcast
JamesPod

Random Fact: Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.

Site News
- Picked a digital voice recorder - Olympus WS300 - might be able to get more than one episode a month out now.
- I got a PS2, will review PS2 games now. 

Random Fact: The first novel written on a typewriter "Tom Sawyer"

News
Freedom OVA - Worldwide release on Blu-ray and HD-DVD - I might be wrong about the Blu-ray
Emile Hirsch confirmed as live-action Speed Racer
All Japan Anime "Knowledge Test" Announced
New Ghibli movie announced: Gake no ue no Ponyo (Ponyo Above a Cliff)
Tolkien Jr completed Lord of the Rings with The Children of Húrin
Lego Batman Confirmed 
Mario and Sonic at the Olympics
Xbox Elite announced
Nights II - Confirmed
Smurfs: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle II confirmed. 

Random Fact
Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil?
A. Honey

Email Awesome
Comment from Root Beer King

DVD Releases
Week of March 20
Black Cat Vol. #3
Cambrian Vol. #2
Eureka Seven Vol. #06
IGPX: Season 2 Box Set
Law of Ueki Vol. #06
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Vol. #07
Scrapped Princess Complete Collection: Anime Legends Edition
Shana Vol. #4
Utawarerumono Vol. #2
Yu Yu Hakusho Collection 4

Week of March 27
Basilisk Vol. #6
Bleach Vol. #03
Burst Angel Box Set
Coyote Ragtime Show Vol. #2
Gakuen Heaven Vol. #1
Gaogaigar Vol. #04
Genshiken: Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture Economy Set
Hikaru no Go Vol. #07
Moeyo Ken TV Vol. #2
Naruto Vol. #10
Rumbling Hearts Vol. #3
Samurai 7 Box Set
Tactics Vol. #4
Tekkaman Blade Set 1
To Heart Vol. #1
Tokko Vol. #1
Zipang Vol. #4

Next episode, I'll have this week's releases.  Should be out soon. 
April Fools.  Screw it, I'll do two episodes this weekend.  Maybe a special too.

Random Fact
In Baltimore, Maryland, it is not legal to take a lion to the movies.

Reviews
Chobits
ANN Entry
Wikipedia Entry

You gotta admit, it has a catchy theme song.

On Part II of Highly Innapropriate, Please Teacher and Please Twins. 

Random Fact
On average, 100 people choke to death on ball-point pens every year.
 
Promos
Two Girls and a Podcast
Anime Pulse
Anime Pacific

Song
Sheep in the Morning by TVs Kyle

Contact Info
Email: UpAPaddle@gmail.com
Personal Blog: http://kentcer.com YouTube for Lazy People

Thanks for listening!

Here are all the random facts I've done over the past year.  Enjoy.

Up a Paddle - Episode 32 - On the Road Again
It's the travel edition!  Also, it's the sleepy edition as I haven't gotten a lot of sleep and I kinda ramble in this one.  

Site news
- Looking into getting portable recorder.  Please send your recommendations to upapaddle@gmail.com
- Updated poll - which anime should I watch next

News
Dragon Ball MMO
* Note, I said this looked like a Japanese game.  From the looks of the text on the site, it may be made in Korea.  
Lego MMO
Playstation Home
Little Big Planet

This Week's Releases
AM Driver Vol. #1
Best Student Council Vol. #2
DearS Complete Box Set
Disgaea Vol. #2
Full Moon Vol. #04
Initial D Season 1 Box Set
Michel Vol. #6
Trinity Blood Vol. #5

Email/Awesome
- Comment from the Root Beer King
- Email from Bob of wqoq.com fame:
flash video: Mario the Communist

Conspiracy Theory - Was Mario a metaphor for taking drugs?

Review
Kino's Journey
http://www.kinosjourney.com/
ANN Entry
Wikipedia Entry

Ghost Rider
Rotten Tomatoes

Elite Beat Agents
http://elitebeatagents.com/
Wikipedia Entry

Promos Played:
Chibi Tokyo
http://chibitokyo.libsyn.com/

Greatest Movie EVER! Podcast
http://gooberzilla.wordpress.com/

Anime Pacific
http://animepacific.blogspot.com

Song:
Anime Eyes by Blip Blip Bleep

Download "Anime Eyes" (mp3)
from "Wireless"
by Blip Blip Bleep
Undercover Culture Music

• Buy at iTunes Music Store
• Buy at eMusic
• Buy at Napster

More On This Album

Contact Info
Email: upapaddle@gmail.com
Podcast Site: http://upapaddle.com
Personal Blog: http://kentcer.com

Thanks for listening!

Up a Paddle - Episode 31 - Episode 31 is back

It's Over 5000 - Samuari Special Part 2 Take 2

Instead of fixing last week's flop, I'm just re-recording it and adding this week's content.  So longer ep.
Also, I plan to record at least one more episode this week.  Gotta boost my numbers up somehow

Finally, after 30 episodes, I've gotten my 5000th download.  After listening to tonight's episode, you'll see why it took this long.

Site new
MacBook is Yes - Sort of

Site Polls
Watched Kino's Journey, working on Herlock, Lain is next.
Will discuss Other poll in upcoming episode

Random Fact
In the average lifetime, a person will walk the equivalent of 5 times around the equator.

Bonus Random Fact
Pinocchio was made of pine.

News
Anime
New Evangelion movie September
Evangelion Drink - Comes in Don't Drink the Coffee and LCL Orange
Funimation downloads on iTunes
Arcadia of My Youth Goes Out of Print This Summer
Gunbuster Controversy
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya discs finally up for preorder
Here's the YouTube Video of the song I mentioned
Monthly Shonen Jump to End?
Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles Sequel in Production
Adult Swim Launches Interactive Video Plyer
Shin-Chan Returns to Adult Swim This Year
Studio Ghibli Lines up Art Staff for New Film
Otaku USA Magazine to Debut in June
Hokuto no Ken Online Game Announced

Games News
New Wii channel - Everybody votes
Sounds like new virtual console feature  on the way: The Warp Zone (in UK now)
Halo 3 - Fall 2007 - Who didn't see this coming?
LOTR Online NDA lifted
The last Dreamcast game, Last Hope, release recently in Japan  
TMNT the Arcade game coming to Xbox Live
Ikaruga coming to Xbox Live arcade as well
Wii console sales: It's over 5 million - that joke never get's old
Rumor - iPhone to play WoW
Rumor - Kotor 3 to be announced soon for Xbox 360, PS3
 
Random Fact
An ostrich egg would take four hours to hard boil.

Bonus Random Fact
The largest recorded kidney stone weighed 1.36 kg.

Email - Awesome
- I read an email from Bob of wqoq.com fame, explaining how the Hulk could beat Superman in a fight

Random Fact
30% of people asked to participate in an opinion poll refuse.

Releases
Week of Feb 12
Bobobo-Bo Bo-Bobo
Grenadier Economy Pack

Games
Last Week
Wii Play
Kid Icarus
Kirby's Adventure
Ice Climbers

Week of  Feb 18
Basilisk Vol. #5
Elemental Gelade Vol. #5
Fate / Stay Night Vol. #2
Gunbuster
Le Chevalier D'Eon Vol. #1
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz - Anime Movie Classics Edition
Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack - Anime Movie Classics Edition
Moon Phase Vol. #4
Naruto Vol. #9
Negima Vol. #6
Nerima Daikon Brothers Vol. #2
Origin - Spirit of the Past
Samurai Gun Complete Collection

Games
Sonic and the Secret Rings
Streets of Rage
Donkey Kong Country
New Adventure Island

Week of Feb 25
Captain N the Game Master
Paradise Kiss, vol. 2
Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny
Tideland - Just mentioning this one because it was shot here in Saskatchewan

Games
SSX Blur
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Virtual Console

Week of March 6
Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid Vol. #3
Gun Sword Vol. #6
Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor Vol. #3
Megaman: NT Warrior Vol. #13
Pokemon Advanced Battle Vol. #07
Pokemon Advanced Battle Vol. #08
Solty Rei Vol. #2
Speedgrapher Vol. #6
UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie 2 Vol. #3

Random Fact
Odontophobia is the fear of teeth.

Bonus Random Fact
The average human eats 8 spiders in their lifetime at night.

Shoutouts
Anime World Order
http://animeworldorder.blogspot.com

Anime Genesis
http://anime-gen.com

Anime Pacific
http://animepacific.blogspot.com

Reviews
Seven Samurai
Wikipedia Entry

Samurai 7
Wikipedia Entry
ANN Entry

Popcorn Samurai
http://popcornsamurai.com

Samurai Champloo
Wikpedia Entry
ANN Entry

Bonus Minute Review
Penny Arcade Books
http://www.penny-arcade.com

Bonus Random Fact
Shakespeare invented the words "assassination" and "bump."     

Rant
Stupid Keys not being stupid encoded.  I thought something was seriously wrong.

Random Fact    
Karoke means "empty orchestra" in Japanese.

Bonus Random Fact
The dot over the letter "i" is called a tittle.

Contact Info
Email: UpAPaddle@Gmail.com
Site: http://upapaddle.com
Personal Blog: http://www.kentcer.com

Closing Song:
High Track by Ampliphonic

Thanks for listening!

The episode I released earlier this morning had some serious sound issues.  I'll try and repair it this weekend, and re-release it if possible.

I'm running a little late with the latest episode of Up a Paddle (about a week or so).  I recorded it on my MacBook for the first time and am running into some sound issues.  It should be up tomorrow. 

Again, I apologize for the delay.

Don't worry, I'll get back to disappointing you aurally tomorrow. 

From now on I'll try to keep a more regular schedule, or barring that, I'll just record a bunch of episodes at once in order to catch up.

Later

Get out your katanas. This week I start my series on Samurai. Enjoy.  

Email/Awesome
Bob of wqoq.com sent in an article refuting the MPAA's claim that 50% of Movie Piracy is due to Canadians.

Site News
My YouTube video has had over 1030 views and most of those weren't mine.  The video jumped two hundred in the last week and may go viral.  Neat.

I also talk about a poll on the site and two more that will be added after this podcast is released.

Random Fact
If you keep a goldfish in the dark room, it will eventually turn white.
 
News
Anime News
Bandai Visual confirms licenses for Gunbuster 2, The Wings of Rean and Demon Prince Enma
Sony Pictures has Tekkon Kinkreet License.  
Kadokawa to Sell BitTorrent Films in US.  
Canada to get Anime Channel

Movie News
Shawn Levy to direct The Flash
Joss Whedon no longer directing Wonder Woman
Ghostbuster 3: Hellbent still in production, will be a CGI movie

Video Game News
Konami announces several games for the Wii
Another Konami Game, Castlvania announced for PSP. Dracula X Chronicles.
Manhunt 2 for Wii

DVD News
Spider-man 2 extended edition announced.

Other News
Mooninites Invade Boston

Random Fact
All pet hamsters are descended from a single female wild golden hamster found with a litter of 12 young in Syria in 1930.

This Week's Releases
DVDs
Hellboy: Storm of Swords
The Amazing Screw on Head
Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles
Dragon Ball Z: Season 1
Shinobi: Heart Under Blade
Train Man (Densha Otoko: the movie)
Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
Escaflowne: The Movie
Papuwa, Vol. 4: Macho Marathon
Rumbling Hearts, Vol 2
Air Gear, Vol 1
Paniponi Dash, Vol 2
Viewtiful Joe, Vol 7
Inu Yasha, Vol 50
Case Closed, Vol 2: Season 2 - Cracking the Perfect Alibi
Galaxy Railways - Complete collection
Kodocha Vol. #11 (of 24)
Tokko Vol. #1
Alien Nation: the Complete Series
Teen Titans Trouble in Tokyo
The Wicker Man


Here's the YouTube video of the best scenes


Video game releases
Diddy Kong Racing for DS
Lunar Knights for DS
Final Fantasy VI for gameboy
 
Random Fact
There are 25 men on a major league baseball roster. 2 major league baseball teams could all stand on a blue whale's tongue at the same time . . . if it were no longer attached to it that is.

Shoutouts
Anime World Order
Anime Pacific

This is like the counter counter counter counter shoutout.  We're kind of stuck in a loop.  
So, as long as they play my promo, I'll play theirs.  Heck, I'll keep playing theirs well after they realize my podcast sucks.

Random Fact
Alma mater means bountiful mother.

Reviews
Samurai Jack
Afro Samurai
- Spoiler Alert, skip 38:30 to 48:46 if you want to avoid them.

Random Fact
Colgate's first toothpaste came in a jar.

The Angry Dome
DVD Double Dipping: Greedy Bastards

Random Fact
The Eisenhower interstate system requires that one mile in every five must be straight. These straight sections are usable as airstrips in times of war or other emergencies.

Upcoming Reviews
Seven Samurai
Samurai 7
Samurai Champloo

Song
Saturday Morning Cartoons by Just Jaycob

Contact Information
Email:  upapaddle@gmail.com
Podcast Site: http://upapaddle.com
Best Site Ever (made by me):  http://www.kentcer.com

Thanks for listening!

Another two weeks, another episode.  This week I talk about ninjas,
inspirational violent teachers, better podcasts than this one and Podcast Pete returns briefly!

Site News
I finally updated the Site. Check it out at http://upapaddle.com

Email Awesome
I talk about an email from Anime Pacific.  They played my promo on their show so that's sweet.

Random Fact
A snail can sleep for three years.

News
TV News
A Song of Fire and Ice to be adapted to a HBO series
The IT Crowd is coming to the US

Movie news
Ghost in the Shell Live Action movie - One step closer to reality

Anime News
Viz Media has to distribute Death Note in DVD and download form
Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Second Season announced Fall 2007.
First Haruhi Suzumia to be released in May, 2007
Shuffle! Licensed
Naruto Fillers over February

More Movie News
50% of Movie Piracy happens in Canada - Go Canada

Video game news
Wii News Channel Launches

Super Paper Mario officially for the Wii.  Officially
PS3 Price Change in Canada - What the heck? An $50 increase?
Not to worry, you can pay for it with the PS3 credit card swipe

DVD news
Venture Bros Season 2 April 17
Walt Disney Treasures not Cancelled

Random Fact
Until the year 1920, Canada was planning on invading the United States.

Conspiracy Theory Corner
Only other Podcasters listen to podcasts.

Releases
Heat Guy J Complete Collection
Wario Ware: Smooth Moves for the Wii.
Yojimbo & Sanjuro

Shoutouts
- Anime Pacific
http://animepacific.blogspot.com

-Diggers Story
http://diggersstory.com

- Weekly Anime Review
http://weeklyanimereview.com

Kentcernation
http://www.kentcer.com/nucleus

Random Fact
Kilts are not native to Scotland. They originated in France.

Review
Ninja Nonsense
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninja_Nonsense

Great Teacher Onizuka (Live Action)
http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Great_Teacher_Onizuka

Random Fact
Right-handed people live, on average, nine years longer than left-handed people.

Rant
Here's the rant I sent in to the Moon Masters, slightly edited for content.
http://themoonmasters.com

Podcast Pete
Pirate Joke

Random Fact
Bluebirds cannot see the color blue

Song
Monster by Common Ground

Thanks for listening!

Up a Paddle - Episode 28 - Stump Kentcer
This week I talk about my adventures in sending comments to other podcasts and my plans to annoy other podcasters in the future.
This episode is technically a day late.  So much for New Years Resolutions ;)

Site news
I'm planning to update layout of site, use a new Libsyn template, just need to find some time to do it.

Shoutouts
Mick Aloha and Apocalypse Dowell of the Moonmasters
http://themoonmasters.com

I plan to be pestering the podcasters that I listen to on a more regular basis.  I'll be sending in questions, comments,
invading forums, what have you.  If you're a podcaster and you want a promo, I'll be happy to help out.  
Send me your promos too.

I also plan to be a jerk. My ratings suck and since I'm getting nowhere with doing nice shoutouts, Now is the time
to start talking smack about other podcasts.  

If you're a podcast wanting to start a rivaly, email me at upapaddle@gmail.com.  Be sure to talk some smack.  No fair if you are a good podcast though
Bob, you need to start podcasting.  

Random Fact
Butterflies taste with their feet.  

News:
Macworld
AppleTV
Apple iPhone

CES 2007
LG Announces Bluray/HDDVD player

R2D2 Projector

IPTV on Xbox 360

Other news
The Pirate Bay wants to Buy Sealand

Notable Releases
This Week
World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade
Seven Swords
SuperGals Season 2

Last Week
Extras: The First Season

Random Fact
As of July 2005, the smallest country in terms of population was Pitcairn Islands with 45 inhabitants!

Reviews:
Angel Heart
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=5487
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_Heart_%28anime%29

Made In Akihabara
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maid_in_akihabara
   
Random Fact
Arnold Schwarzenegger's famous line in The Terminator 'I'll be back' was originally scripted as 'I'll come back'.   
   
Podcast Recommendations:
Dave and Joel's Fast Karate for the Gentlemen.
http://daveandjoel.blogspot.com/

Anime Pacific
http://animepacific.blogspot.com/

Product Recommendations
Delicious Library
http://www.delicious-monster.com/

Random Fact
Reindeer like to eat bananas

Rants
- Dust Jackets on DVDs
- Cold Weather

Random Fact
Human jaw muscles can generate a force of 200 pounds (90.8 kilograms) on the molars.

Song
When the Revolution Comes by Sunspot

Contact Info
Email: UpaPaddle@Gmail.com
Podcast Site: http://upapaddle.com
Blog: http://www.kentcer.com

Thanks for listening!

Up a Paddle - Episode 27 - Welcome to the Season Premiere
Happy New Year.  I'm back for another season of Up a Paddle.  Sorry about that. 

Shout outs
- To Anime Genesis - http://anime-gen.com
- To Weekly Anime Review - http://weeklyanimereview.com

Podcast Pickle time
Please Go to podcast pickle http://podcastpickle.com and vote for me.
To do so, search for Up a Paddle using the search button in the upper right hand corner.
Click on the first link that says "Up a Paddle" and then click the "Add to Favorites Button"
- It may ask you to create a login for the site.  Do so, log in, and then go back and click Add to Favorites. 

Random Fact
It takes about a week to make a jelly bean.

Regular News
Video Game News
Virtua Fighter 5 coming to Xbox 360
Dragon Quest 9 coming to DS
Nintendo's Giant Link Contest

Anime News
Bleach Fillers are Over.  Hooray!

Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya officially licenced by Bandai. 
also, check out this video.  It's trippy.

Movie News
Indiana Jones starting production this year, filming this summer, release date set for May 2008

Tech news
MacWorld is upon us again Jan 9 through 12

More Video Game News
Rumor - Xbox 360 with HDMI and 120GB Hard Drive coming out soon, possibly to have HD-DVD built in.

Childs Play Charity raises over a million dollars!

Random Fact
When Scott Paper Company first started manufacturing toilet paper they did not put their name on the product because of embarrassment.

Recent Releases
Snakes on a Plane.  That is all

Next Week
Idiocracy

Cospiracy Theory Corner
- Idiocracy - "A Manufactured Sleeper Hit?"

Random Fact
The average housefly weighs 10 to 15 millionths of a pound.

Review
Welcome to the NHK
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=5487
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welcome_to_the_nhk

Random Fact
Fingernails grow fastest on the hand you favor.

Contact Info
Email: UpAPaddle@gmail.com
Podast Site: http://UpAPaddle.com - To be updated shortly as I want to pick a better template for the site
Personal Blog: http://www.kentcer.com/nucleus

Song
Two Car Garage By The Cool Waters Band

Thanks for listening!

Up a Paddle - Episode 26 - Season's Greetings Finale
Intro bumper generously provided by Bob of http://wqoq.com fame

Seasons Greetings.  Thought I'd sneak out one more episode before the new year.  Hopefully, I'll be able to catch up to where I should be.  
   
Site news
Where the heck have I been - Usual excuses, work, school, sick, lazy. Also Wii!

Shout out to Benu from Anime Genesis for adding me as a favorite to Podcast Pickle
- Would have played a promo but couldn't find one.
http://anime-gen.com

Shout out to Two Girls and A Podcast as well for playing my promo
http://twogirlsandapodcast.libsyn.com/

News
Naruto fillers ending Spring 2007.  Naruto: Shippuuden (TV) or Naruto: Hurricane Chronicles.  
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=7293

English website advertising the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya has appeared.  
http://asosbrigade.com

Genshiken OVA will be packed in with Disc one of Kujibiki unbalance in Japan.  Opposite of how it was released the first time.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-11-29/genshiken-oav-trailer-online

Densha Otoko DX: The Last Crusade aired in Japan.  Another special for the wildly popular Densha Otoko tv series.  It was good stuff.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-11-29/genshiken-oav-trailer-online

Wii out.  Is fun. made video.  Got way more hits on it when i put it on youtube than when I podcast it.  

Wii Strap Recall

This week's releases
Jet Li's Fearless

Recent notable releases
Anime
Naruto Uncut Vol 2
Planetes - Complete collection
Eureka Seven Vols 4 and 5

Regular DVD
Talladega Nights
Walt Disney Legacy Collection: True Life Adventures

Games
Elebits

Random Fact
A goose was customary Christmas fare until Henry VIII took it upon himself to tuck into a turkey

Now for a brief musical interlude
Songs
Rockin Around the Christmas Tree by Ayla Brown
http://music.podshow.com/music/producers/producerLibrary/artistdetails.php?BandHash=cecaf3f987b3f7d8e8d6d9c0783c4bb4

I tricked Nick by Lynn JULIAN aka CookieCutterGirl
http://music.podshow.com/music/producers/producerLibrary/artistdetails.php?BandHash=93337f4942409b57b456e39d21698322

The 2006 Fall Anime Preview Spectacular.   
Sumomomo Momomo
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=6555

Bartender
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartender_%28anime%29
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4hI6BYmGms&eurl=

Random Fact
According to Twas The Night Before Christmas, published in 1823, Santa's Reindeers are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder and Blitzen.  Donner was a misprint in
the book Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, published in 1936.  Gene Autry's song of the same name kept Donner.
 

Angry Dome
Icy roads - They suck

Closing Song
Greatest Christmas Song Ever Written by American Heartbreak
http://music.podshow.com/music/producers/producerLibrary/artistdetails.php?BandHash=617e70da4d0bdb86506451ce9f9a68a2

Contact Info
Email: Upapaddle@gmail.com
Podcast site: http://upapaddle.com
Personal Blog: http://kentcer.com

Happy Holidays!