Up a Paddle - Episode 58 - Silent But Deadly
AKA Adventures in Otakudom
AKA I saw a movie.  Yay me!

This week, I review Death Note: The Movie.  I also give props and shoutouts to other anime podcasts, both old and new.

News
- Did the LHC end all life as we know it?
- Toonami's goes bye bye
- I want a Nintendo DSi.
- Rereleases of Gamecube games on the Wii

Shoutouts
First, to Anime Pacific.  Dane, regarding your comments to me in the past month, I feel that the first part of the following video adequately describes my reaction to said comments:



Also, here's Shake that Body.



I don't know why, but that song's been stuck in my head.  Takes me back to the good old days of high school volleyball.  That song was played constantly.

Next, props to Anime 82.  Keep the Anime Love strong and check out his podcast.  Of course, it's more than likely you were linked here from his site, so in that case, just keep on doing what you're doing.

New Podcasts:

Be sure to check out The Fightbait Anime Podcast, RPG Lamer (now with podcast), and Weeaboobies.  They will be added to the blogroll shortly.

Review: Death Note
Here's the trailer:



Song: Shake it by Metro Station

Contact Info:
Email: upapaddle@gmail.com
Site: http://upapaddle.com

Up a Paddle - Episode 57 - All You Need Is Ai

This episode I talk about freaky contact lenses, superhero anime, and the anime podcast drought (there's a drought because I say there's one).
 
I also review the anime Planetes (and mispronounce the name several times)

News
Anime Contact Lenses - Check out the picture at the link.  It looks like she's staring into your soul. 

Rock Band 2 and Guitar Hero IV will have peripheral compatibility

Superman Reboot - Looks like they are trying really hard to screw this one up again.

Tiger Woods walking on water.  The video pretty much explains it all.

Here's a link to the video I mentioned.

Iron Man and Wolverine anime on the way.

Rumor: The Muppets coming back to TV?

Next, I talked about what I'm watching.  And that is The Middleman.  Seriously, check this show out.  Good stuff.

The promos played this episode were:
Viga the Otagal - http://vigatheotagal.blogspot.com
Otakugeneration - http://otakugeneration.net
Fanboyhell - http://fanboyhell.com

The songs played were:
Space Monkey by Jim Hodgson

and Anime Eyes by Blip Blip Beep was briefly heard
Blip Blip Bleep
"Anime Eyes" (mp3)
from "Wireless"
(Undercover Culture Music)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
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Buy at Napster
Buy at Rhapsody
Buy at Amazon
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More On This Album


You can also email me at upapaddle@gmail.com.

Thanks for Listening!

Up a Paddle - Episode 56 - Yeah, I'm Kinda Evil

In this episode I do a rundown of E3 and talk about videogames and such.  Also, I talk about certain tendancies of mine. Evilish tendancies.

News
Marvel vs Capcom 3 closer than we think?

Animeondvd.com sold to mania.com.   

Live action Cowboy Bebop film in development

Games for Windows Live goes free

Feedback
Props to Anime 82
Check out his podcast at http://anime82.blogspot.com

DS Tool.  No, not me*. 
Go here to see it in all it's glory
* Thanks to Bob of wqoq.com fame for this link and that joke. 

Eeeper's comment on Episode 55.  About the evil.
http://eeeperschoice.com and http://capricorntheater.com

Well, you want evil, you got it, albeit in the form of random slightly disturbing videos.  So, in no particular order:

Pom Poko.  "Mommy, why isn't that raccoon wearing any pants?"  

  
Disney stuff is the best. Speaking of Disney stuff:
Walt Disney's The Menstruation Story

Worms in a guy's stomach - WARNING - Video is exactly what I said.  People with weaker temperaments beware.
The green stuff in his stomach is a nice touch.

And, because Wii Fit Girlfriend got you all hot and bothered, here's the sequel:
Wii Fit Boyfriend

 

Be sure to check out Dr. Horibble's Sing along blog (now on iTunes).
http://www.drhorrible.com/

Putting this video on hulu.com after I downloaded on iTunes, now that's evil.  Well played, Whedon.

Random Fact
Surgeons who grew up playing video games make 37 percent fewer mistakes

E3
In this segment I give a rundown of of the E3 conferences.  Fortunately, Penny Arcade has already done a much better job of this.  Check out this comic for more details.
http://penny-arcade.com/comic/2008/7/16/ 

Here's the wikipedia article on the spanking machine I mentioned.  I did not realize how depraved the thing was until I learned it also has a kancho mode.  For more information on kanchos, go to Gaijin Smash, a blog written by an American that taught English in Japan.  There's some pretty wild stories in there.

Back to my show, I also go on a bit of a rant (I know, I never rant, but I guess there's a first time for everything) about why E3 is a flawed concept.

Random Fact
Mario was named after Mario Segale, the landlord of Nintendo of America’s office, who barged in on a company meeting demanding an overdue rent.

Bragging Rights
I bought a PS3.  Booyah!  It was consumer whorism at its finest.  If you are looking for sweet video game deals (and in Canada), check out the Redflagdeals.ca.  Also, check out CheapAssGamer.com.

Quickie Game Review
Monopoly for the Ipod.

Promos:
Two Girls and a Podcast (http://twogirlsandapodcast.libsyn.com).  No cups involved (thank God).
However, AniPac (http://animepacific.blogspot.com) is caveat emptor in regards to this. 

Contact Info
Email: upapaddle@gmail.com

Podcast blog: http://upapaddle.com

Song played: Dead Nintendo by Possible Oscar

Since I'm not completely evil, here's Pug vs Cat.  Cute.  

 

Thanks for listening!

Evil!

Up a Paddle - Episode 55 - Scary Tales

In this episode I go over the announcements at Anime Expo, discuss the relative hotness of Disney Princesses, and play a segment recorded back on Easter.  I also review Enchanted and Monster, because this is the Monster/Fairy Tales episodes.

Here's the time codes if you want to skip ahead.  I know I would:

0:00 Intro
0:35 The News
American Death Note Movie In Development. 
It will be interesting to see how this turns out.  Will it end up crap like other crappy J-Horror to American Horror movies?  We'll have to wait and see.

More rumblings about Arrested Development movie.
We need an Arrested Development movie.  Come on! 

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time: The Movie: The Game
There are layers upon layers here I can't even begin to comprehend.

Capcom vs Tatsunoko
This looks like it will be an awesome game.  Heck, even Morrigan from Darkstalkers has updated graphics.  That hasn't happened for at least 13 years.  Also there's the Gold Lightan Love

Sporn (NSFW)
This is why we can't have nice things, Internets.  Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg.  Can you imagine what these deviants and onanists are cooking up next.  I shudder to think of it.

This monstrousity causes me to shudder as well:
Pedobear video

What has 4chan wrought?

Since that was disturbing, I thought I'd bring back teh actual sexy here with Wii Fit Girlfriend

It's almost hypnotic

Now, on to Anime News: 
Geneon is back ... Kind of
ADV is also getting titles distributed by Funimation
Funimation News

Funimation sure is making out like a bandit in all of this.  Must be all of that Fullmetal Alchemist and Dragon Ball Z money that they have lying around.

ADV News
I'm not dead yet!

Bandai Visual, now part of Bandai Entertainment
Bandai News
I was really hoping that Bandai would have learned from Bandai Visual's failed marketing tactics, but I guess they aren't going to.

Imaginasian News
On the other hand, this was a business model I wish would have worked.  Order a dvd and it's made for you. 

That's it for news

11:45 Email, Awesome
Just like the movies

First off I read an email from Maestro Davinci. 

I'm not sure but hoping this is the site you referred to in your email.  If not, please send in the right one.
http://www.moddb.com/

Judging by his email address, this is also a site he is affiliated with:
http://jp-studios.com

Here's the mod I mentioned

Super Smash Bros DS

Super Smash Bros Rumble in the Jungle

18:28 Promo - Dave and Joel's Fast Karate for the Gentlemen
http://daveandjoel.com

19:15 Little Brother Challenge
Admittedly, not the best challenge so far.  I should have sprung for the large eggs.

29:40 Disney Princess Poll.  It's coming down finally.  Ding Dong the Witch is Dead. 

35:49 Promoish sort of thing - I Luv the 80's.  And I do.  Hopefully after this, I'm not banned from listening to the podcast. 

38:13 Review - Enchanted

41:45 Review - Monster
ANN Entry for Monster

Watch this show, darn it!

Here's the show opening for Monster, so you can get an idea of the character designs:

Monster Opener

1:00:01 Destroy All Podcasts DX promo
1:01:55 Wrap Up
1:03:10 Monster by Matchbook Romance

Random Fact
On Sesame Street, Bert's goldfish were named Lyle and Talbot

Random Fact
Kermit the Frog was left handed

Contact Info
Email:  upapaddle@gmail.com
Site: http://upapaddle.com

Yeah, this episode kinda got away from me, in terms of quality and coherence, but at least it's over.  Until the next recording, anyway.   Bwuah ha ha!

Thanks for listening!

Up a Paddle - Special - Winging it

In this special, I catch up with what's been happening with me lately.  I've been working, studying, traveling, and being sick.  Fun.  Anyhoo, I did get to New York and I talk about it in the special.  Also, I start a series of game reviews.

This episode is a bit different than what I normally do.  I'm without a script on this one.  I hope it is coherent.  If this experiment goes well, I might try doing it more often in order to get back on some sort of a schedule.

Don't worry, episode 55 is still on the way.  In the meantime, here's the flickr photos I was talking about:




The promo was for http://anime-gen.com and http://animediet.net.

The song was "What If I Get Sick" by New Sense

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

Thanks for listening!

Episode 54b - I Am Virtua Boy

This episode I review Virtua Fighter: The Anime and Iron Man.  

Email Awesome:
In this segment I talk about my April Fools day episode and why Cloverfield, although a great movie, has unlikable protagonists (unless you consider the monster the protagonist, in which case he is just cuddly).

News
New Dragonball anime
I was right dagnammit! However, I may have been technically incorrect when I said it was for a Jump Festa.  It appears to be for "Jump Super Anime Tour"

Bandai Entertainment has licensed Gurren Lagann

Gurren Lagann movie named, dated
Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann: Guren-hen For September 6th in Japan

Yep, I really like the Lagann.

Guillermo Del Toro to direct Hobbit films.  
One W00t! to silence them all.

Myst movie coming

Dreamworks aquires rights to live action Ghost in the Shell.  Steven Spielberg producing.

Neko Ramen live action movie.
Because you can't go wrong with live action movies about cartoon cats.... Oh wait

Nintendo channel released

Random Fact:
In one day an average person will take about 18,000 steps.

Now for a brief interlude:
Mario Brother's Plumbing by Smart Bomb Radio:

Reviews
Virtua Fighter
Wikipedia's Entry For this Show

This is a great show and you guys should really check it out.  I have a feeling I forgot to talk about the fighting in this show in my review.  It was glorious.  The moves looked realistic and it was quite enjoyable to watch.
Here's what the show looks like:


Virtua Fighter Opening

Also, here's the Mortal Kombat vs DC Trailer


Random Fact
It takes eighteen minutes to cool hot chocolate into a Hershey's Kiss.

Iron Man
http://ironmanmovie.marvel.com/
You will believe a man can fly.  A third time.

Be sure to stay until after the credits, there's a stinger.

Random Fact:
A U.S. backed government study found that pigs can become alcoholics.

Angry Dome: Death of the Best Radio Station ever

Reminder
Next episode: Episode 55 - the two year anniversary.  Booyah.  Please, someone send in a feedback.  Something to validate UAP's existence (and by extension, my own).  Maybe a email to upapaddle@gmail.com.  Maybe a comment at the blog (http://upapaddle.com). You know, you go guy, congrats, something like that.

Song
Cheer up Emo Kid by Patent Pending

Promos:
Anime 82 (http://anime82.blogspot.com)

Eeeper's Choice (http://eeeperschoice.com)
* I'm really looking forward to Eeeper's new project, Capricorn Theatre (http://capricorntheater.com) where he reviews movies from the best decade ever, the 80s.  And for the record, it's not the best decade because it was the one in which I was born.  No, it's the best because that's when Smurfs: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle was released.

Chibi Tokyo (http://chibitokyo.libsyn.com/)

Email: upapaddle@gmail.com
Site: http://upapaddle.com

Get wild and tough
get chance and luck
I am Iron man
Da na na na na
Thanks for listening

Up a Paddle - Episode 54a - Merrily we roll along.

This week I talk about the news in brief and review one of my all time favorite Anime type shows.

News
New Dragon Ball series: Dragon Ball AF

Bandai Visual licensing old Geneon titles

Bandai Visual - Price Cut

Roy and MewTwo in Super Smash Bros Brawl. 
Roy can be unlocked with the Super Smash Bros Melee Gamecube disk.  You will need to first unlock Roy in the Gamecube version and transfer the Gamecube save file to the Wii's flash memory.  The next time you load up brawl, Roy will challenge you to a duel.  This is similar to how you could unlock the Pikmin trophy in Melee by having a Pikmin save file on your memory card.

To unlock MewTwo is a little trickier.  You will need to play 1000 vs matches with Jigglypuff.  The last match has to be won at between 10:00 and 12:00 on  Friday night on the Animal Crossing Stage.  If done correctly, KK slider will saronade you with the Mario theme and Mewtwo will challenge you. 

Firefly second season

Star Wars: Episodes 4 through 6 remake coming?

Lost episodes of Fist of the North Star have been found.

Lost - answers to some mysteries leaked (SPOILER!!!)

Random Fact
All 2% milk sold commercially contains 5% soy milk.   This is a measure that dairy industry has implemented in response to Mad Cow disease.  Many herds have been destroyed in the last year and in order to provide the same quantity of milk, drastic actions had to be taken.

Announcements
Up a Paddle has been picked up as the official podcast of the first annual WhatsACon in Regina.  An official date has not been set yet but I'll keep you posted. 

Podcast news
My state of the anime podcast address wherein I address the problem of podfading.  Not mentioned is the We Love Furries podcast.  I may not agree with what they say (I totally don't) but I'll defend to the death their right to say it (and to soil teddy bears) ...  ok, maybe to the minor injury ... screw it, they're on their own.  Payback's a bitch, Dane and Alex.

Random Fact:
Every year 100 people die from sticking their tongues to metal poles in winter
Angry Dome / Life's Little Awesomes
Facebook group, Upapaddle.ning.com groups

Review
Super Ninja Monkey Pirates of the Science Team Alpha Go! Panic! Lets Save Some Earth! Everybody Yes!
Random Fact:  80% of all professional ping pong players are left handed.

Songs
Minnie's Yoohoo
Code Monkey by Jonathan Coultoun

Contact Info:

Email: upapaddle@gmail.com
Podcast site: upapaddle.com

Up a Paddle - Episode 53 - It's On Like Donkey Kong

This episode I review King of Kong: A Fist Full Of Quarters.  I also talk about sending astronauts to Mars and forgetting to leave the lights on outside, Disney going kawaii, and having a smashing good time playing Smash Bros.

News
Disney, Madhouse to Make Stitch!  Show for Japanese TV.
And yet Maximum Horsepower is denied yet again.  Where's the Horace Horsecollar love?

Trigun movie announced.    
I plan on going to Tim Hortons to have a donut to celebrate this.

Gurren Lagann movie announced for Fall 2008 (In Japan).
My drill is the one that pieces the heavens! I wish these DVDs would hurry up and be released here.   

One Way Mission to Mars.    
I think it's gonna be a long, long time till touchdown brings me round again to find I'm not the man they think I am at home.  Oh no, no, no, I'm a rocket man.

World's oldest animation found.
Take that Gertie!

Wordsworth, Cool Devices categorized as Obscene by Canadian Customs. 
Dominion Tank Police only considered "admissible"

But, but I trusted you Dane!  All this time I thought you had a wholesome, family friendly podcast (Anime Pacific).  I thought we were on the same page when you came out in support of Wholesome Wear.  But then you review a show (Dominion Tank Police*) that has been marked only as "admissible" by Canadian Customs.  For shame! I might have accidentally watched that show not knowing what was awaiting me.  Do you know how many bowls of Corn Flakes I had to eat to suppress the wicked urges that that article begat, let alone how many more I would I have to eat if I had watched Dominion Tank Police**

Also, here's the pdf I mentioned. 

* More like the Dominion Tank Police that like to have sex with each other whilst innocent Canadian children watch on with mouths agape because a certain podcaster recommended this lurid filth as appropriate, which although it doesn't actually have any explicit sex scenes, it could.  Ridiculous.
** Bonus Pretzels to anyone that gets that Random Fact    

Japanese ISPs to crack down on P2P anime sharers.
It will be interesting to see how this affects the fansub community.  This is finally an action that could see results.  Fans here might have to resort to actually buying their content.  That is, if they can get it across the border first.  Also, it will be interesting to see if anyone counts how many times I say "It will be interesting" when I talk about this news item in the podcast.

Pirate site crunchyroll.com has been given 4.5 million in venture captial.  
(It might have been only 4 billion.  Only.)
Give me 4.5 billion and I'll steal stuff for you too.

Partial Review - Super Smash Bros Brawl
I recently picked up Super Smash Bros Brawl and went over a few of the modes in the podcast.  Sufficed to say, I'll be talking a lot about this game, but in the meantime, here's my Friend Code (4296-2752-0234).  Please be my friend.  I want to play online so that I can show the world my mad skills with Princess Peach (or lack thereof).

Review
The King Of Kong: A Fist Full Of Quarters
You can find more info on this movie here: http://www.billyvssteve.com/
I liked it.  Two barrels up. 

Also, here's the Mr. Awesome interview I mentioned.
(NSFW)



Vote and Content Request
I'll be celebrating my "not podfading for two whole years" (a personal best) in the upcoming Episode 55 of UAP.  If you are a fan or just a fellow podcaster (which you are, since only podcasters listen to other podcasts), please feel free to send me a congratulatory email or voicemail.  Or alternatively, send me a cease and desist notice.   Either way, please send me something.  I'll be sure to repay the favor. 
 
Also, please digg and vote for Up a Paddle at the regular podcast voting places.  The links on the right will take you to the appropriate sites.

The promos played this episode were:
Two Girls and a Podcast (http://twogirlsandapodcast.libsyn.com)
Ninja Consultants (http://ninjaconsultant.livejournal.com/)
Anime Pacific (http://animepacific.blogspot.com)

I also gave a recommendation to Anime82 (http://anime82.blogspot.com)  Check it out.  

The song played was Nintendo by Saint Dragon

You can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com or go to http://upapaddle.com and leave comments.

*** Almost Forgot ***
Please join the Up a Paddle Facebook Group
It is a way better group than the Guys named Cade group. 

Thanks for listening!

Up a Paddle - Episode 52 - We are the Pirates that Say NOOOO!

This week I review Space Pirate Captain Herlock: Endless Odyssey and Cloverfield.  I also talk about the death of HD-DVD, the Writer Strike finally ending and a third thing.

The News:
Duke Nukem Forever - Out this Year
Spore Dated - September 7, 2008
NASA MMORPG
The Writer's Strike is Over
Walmart dropping HD-DVD
So is Toshiba
Toy Story 1 and 2 Returning to Theaters in 3D

Rumor Roundup
Del Toro to helm Hobbit Movies?
ADV Going Under?

Counter Editorial - Giant Robots aren't stupid, you're the stupid, stupid
This response is in rebuttal to Why Giant Mecha Robots are Stupid

The promos played were:
The Greatest Movie Ever! Podcast
http://fearthegooberzilla.com

Anime Roundtable
http://animeroundtable.com

Anime World Order
http://animeworldorder.com

Anime Pacific
http://animepacific.blogspot.com

The comedy skit was Godzilla for Office by Smart Bomb Radio.

The song was Attacke Godzilla by the Happy Happy Jihads

Plan 9 From Outer Space can be found here:



http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7038656109656489183

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

Thanks for listening!

Up a Paddle - Episode 51 - The Grinch Stole This Podcast
It's the belated Christmas episode.  Wait, that's not good at all.  At this rate, I'll be doing the Easter episode next Halloween.

Anyhoo, in this episode I review National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and National Treasure: Book of Secrets.  I also give my favorite anime, movies, and video games picks of last year and share my New Years Resolutions.  I also do an in depth analysis of pornography and it's affects on the HD format war.  If that doesn't get me ratings, I don't know what will.  Oh, yeah, just because of that and some tasteful profanity, this episode has been marked as EXPLICIT.  Consider yourself warned. Also, consider yourself disappointed after listening to it.

News
Warner Switcher to BluRay
Bandai Disc Recall
NewType USA Folds
Super Smash Bros Brawl Delayed to March 9

Conspiracy Theory Corner: 
The Adult Industry is hindering the HD format war

New Years Resolutions
I talk about what I plan to accomplish this year, podcasting wise.  I hope to catch up to where I should be. 

2007 Wrap up
In this section of the show, I talk about my top movie, game, and tv show picks for 2007.

Random Facts
A praying mantis will eat a black widow.
See Japanese Bug Fights for more on this phenomenon

In 1992, Frank Perkins of Los Angeles made an attempt on the world flagpole-sitting record. Suffering from the flu he came down eight hours short of the 400 day record, his sponsor had gone bust, his girlfriend had left him and his phone and electricity had been cut off.

A desert snail can sleep for 3 years.

The promos played in this show were:
Anime Genesis (http://anime-gen.com) - In that promo, Benu seems upset about something but I can't quite put my finger on it.  He should do what I do when I need to cheer up -- download some free anime (http://www.vuze.com/app)*

Destroy All Podcasts DX (http://www.collectiondx.com/taxonomy/term/692)

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

(After this episode, I fully expect my listenership to drop from 5 to 3.  I should have called it the bridge burning episode).  

I also liberally rip off The GREATEST MOVIE EVER! podcast, which can be found at (http://fearthegooberzilla.com). 

The song played was Song for Free by Todd Lerner

If you have any questions, comments, or legal notices, please send them to upapaddle@gmail.com

Thanks for listening

* In this case I'm referring to shows like Neko Rahmen which have been made legally available for download for free.  A cat making Ramen, that's crazy.  I should know, I was a Ramen doughboy for one year at a Ramen Noodle factory.  They didn't like it when I brought my cat to work, no matter how good he was at cleaning the vats. 

This episode I review Walt Disney Treasures: On the War Front. So hop on your pogo stick to your closest mp3 player and give it a listen.

News
Golgo 13 TV series greenlit
Fist of the North Star OVA's announced
Other stuff happened as well this year.  JibJab is there

Review
Walt Disney Treasures: On the War Front
This is a great set for history buffs or vintage Disney fans.  I highly recommend it. 

This set is chock full of training and PSA cartoons made for the war effort for WWII.  I love the Disney educational videos.  That's how I learnt about venereal disease (apparently the video was deleted from Google Video, so this was the best I could do).  That's how I also learned about the story of menstruation:


The promos played are:
Eeeper's Choice
Anime Pacific
Chibi Tokyo

The comedy bit is Wilford Brimley Hates Your Diabetes by Smart Bomb Radio


The song is The Way I Am by Ingrid Michaelson

You can contact me at upapaddle@gmail.com or go to the podcast site at upapaddle.com.

Thanks for listening!

Up a Paddle - Episode 49 - War Stories, Part II

This episode I review Leji Matsumoto's The Cockpit.  If this episode seems a little off, it's because half of it was recorded before Christmas and the other half after.  I hope you all had a pleasant holiday.  I sure did.

The News

W00t is 2007's word of the year Woot!

Gokusen 3 set to air April 2008 Woot!

Itsudatte My Santa - recalled.  Meh!

Nintendo along with Gamestop now selling IOU's.   (how's that for up to the minute reporting?) 

The Hobbit movie finally confirmed. Woot! of relief

Chow Yun Fat is Master Roshi in the Dragonball movie. (Woot!?!)
 
Science time.  Trees Killed the Woolly Mammoth?  Damn dirty trees!

Rumor Roundup
Arrested Development Movie? 

Random Fact
On average, a child uses 730 crayons by their 10th birthday.
 
Conspiracy Theory Corner - Chupathingy redux

But cryptzoologist fans, don't worry, There has been a unicorn siting. 

Also, another long thought extinct beast was spotted in the Wild.  Duke Nukem Forever has a teaser trailer out.

What I'm playing
Mario and Sonic: At the Olympic Games
Fun minigames.  Some are a little complex.  Get you going, pumped

Super Mario Galaxy
It sucks.  Worst game of the year.  Except instead of worst, best (stay tuned for more in that regard).   This is no Super Mario Sunshine my friend.

What I'm watching
Just finished From the Earth to the Moon.  I got in on a Black Friday sale for this one.  It's still cheap, though and well worth it

For a brief interlude
Cthulhu Claus is Coming to Town
by Smart Bomb Radio

Random Fact
A fear of long words is, ironically, called "Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia"

The Cockpit
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=757
This one's spoilerriffic as well, so do yourself a favor and watch the shows first.  There are 20 minute OVAs and they are well worth your time.
The Angry Dome
World War II games are the tool of the devil

Random Fact
An analysis of mammalian bite force, corrected for body size, shows that the Tasmanian Devil has the strongest bite of any living mammal.

The song was Christmas Here on Mars by Bubble.

The promos played were the Ninja Consultants (http://ninjaconsultant.livejournal.com/) and Anime Pacific (http://animepacific.blogspot.com)

Contact Info
You can email me at UpaPaddle@gmail.com, visit the blog and post comments at upapaddle.com
Also, please check out my personal blog, kentcer.com.  And by personal, I mean it's a dump for YouTube videos and semi-pithy comments.

Thanks for listening!

Up a Paddle - Episode 48 - In Case of Happiness, Listen to this Podcast

This episode I review Barefoot Gen.  I talk about the controversy happening at Gamespot and Justin Sevakis's open letter to the industry.  I also play a voice mail from Jake the Root Beer King (http://rpglamer.blogspot.com).

Full show notes to follow.  You can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com.

Here's the speed racer trailer I promised:


The song was Still Alive by Jonathan Coulton (www.jonathancoulton.com)
I also played Maple Leaf Rag by Jeanne Backofen Craig

The promos played were:
Anime Roundtable (http://animeroundtable.com)
Lather's Blather (http://lathersblather.blogspot.com)
Anime Pacific (http://animepacific.blogspot.com)
Here's the comedy bit I played by Pablo Francisco: Pablo Francisco
"Movie Previews" (mp3)
from "Knee To The Groin"
(Uproar)

Buy at iTunes Music Store
Buy at Amazon

Thanks for listening!