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Joined by uber-feedbacker Peter Hammerson regulars Matt and Kehaar review the series on Alternative History including: * Victorious Nazis in DC comics and Others * Kim Stanley Robinson & the Human Condition. * Red Son and other Superhero Alternatives * African Americans in the American War of Independence * Mary Seacroft, the Crimea, the teaching of history and lost alternatives  * %@#! Sliders * Steampunk - it's a design aesthetic stupid! * American Civil War vs Quentin Tarantino * Elizabethan Alternates coming out of the fall of Rome * Technothrillers, Clive Cussler and The Scorpion. Links mentioned:  * Jordon Harbour's "Twilight Histories" Podcast http://www.twilighthistories.com/about/ *The Ayn Rand filibuster: http://wiki.alternatehistory.com/doku.php/timelines/the_fountainhead_fillibuster_-_tales_from_objectivist_katanga * The Alternative History Weekly Update Blog http://alternatehistoryweeklyupdate.blogspot.co.uk/ Feedback welcome at dissectingworlds@yahoo.co.uk  or @dissectingwrlds

Welcome to Episode 203 of Geek Syndicate. Join Barry and Dave as they once more guide you through the murky underbelly of Geekdom. NewsSpin off Star Wars Films on the way Thunderbirds returns to the small screen Alan Moore's Heart of Ice comes to Gosh Comics Week that wasStar Trek: The Next Generation/ Doctor Who crossoverThe Following Space 1999: Aftershock and Awe Dan Bull: Gaming Rapper extraordinaire MainA brief look at the statements surround the suggested failure of a Justice League film before it's film and the tone of Man of Steel.

Welcome to Episode 202 of Geek Syndicate. Join Barry and Dave as they once more guide you through the murky underbelly of Geekdom. NewsOld School UK show The Tomorrow People gets a New School Reboot by the CW Network V for Vendetta comes to the Sci Fi Weekender Congrats to Colin Morgan and his NTA JJ Abrams set to direct Star Wars VII Week that wasJustice League DoomThe Amazing SpidermanWalking Dead the Game MainWe give our thoughts on the cancellation of the Young Justice and Green Lantern animated shows and look at their replacements

Welcome to Episode 201 of Geek Syndicate. Join Barry and Dave as they once more guide you through the murky underbelly of Geekdom. News Special 50th anniversary 2 hour Doctor Who Audio adventure on the way from Big Finnish. Alex Kingston joins Arrow. Pirates of the Caribbean has a new writer. Sci fi Weekender joins forces with Starburst. Pirates 5 gets a new writer. Week that was The Hobbit The Black Beetle 1 Primeval: New World Star Wars 1 Ip Man Fringe MainGS Mailbag

Welcome to episode 49 of The Next Level. In this post-Christmas show, the guys delve into the news and discuss potential new consoles - are we ready for the next generation and what do we make of the Nvidia Shield? Also check out our thoughts on Illumiroom. And do sequels kill innovation? What's next for Batman games? Do registered domains offer a clue? The main feature this month is a Game of the Year lookback at the best games of 2012, during which we discuss re-invigorated genres and game-lengths. Check out our winners and see if you agree!

Late?  What do you mean, late?  We've been here for ages, honest! (Okay, it's a fair cop - but better late than never, eh?) Once again the Geek Syndicate Network presents our annual array of panel games and silly banter. The First Lady of Scrolls starts things off with her version of Just A Minute, in which the contestants struggle to speak on a given topic without deviation, hesitation or repetition.  Clover's subjects range from grumpy dragons to horny time-travellers, while the clock ticks ever downwards.  You can practically hear the sweat. Next up is newcomer Tim Swann with Pointless, in which the contestants vie to find the most obscure but accurate answers.  For folk unfamiliar with the quiz show, think Family Fortunes in reverse.  Under the microscope are Firefly, Doctor Who, Star Trek and Star Wars. but what everybody really wants to know is how did Tim managed to split his brain in two? We follow up with chameleonic truths and outrageous lies as Dion chairs the classic game of Call My Bluff.  Ea

Welcome to Episode 200 of Geek Syndicate. Join Barry and Dave as they once more guide you through the murky underbelly of Geekdom. Pulp is the first film to premier on Xbox Live New Comic Festival - The Lakes International Comics Art Festival A new frankenstein tv show on the way XX the An all female X men book Week that was Superman vs The Elite Ripper Street Utopia The Sweeney Beauty and the beast Continuum Primeval Main Our TV heavy episode continues with a look at some of the shows that have been cancelled and a few that we're looking forward to seeing return and a few new shows.

This episode we take a look at X-Men issues 6 and 7 featuring the Sub-Mariner and the Blob respectively. Professor X refrains from douchebaggery in issue 6 but then makes up for it in issue 7 with a big announcement. Jean Grey finally gets in the kitchen where all good women in the '60s belonged and Scott brings his brooding melancholy to a whole new level. Meanwhile, Magneto showcases some really unique motivational and management techniques. We also have a couple of links for listeners below:   Peter David's Blog http://www.peterdavid.net/2013/01/04/here-is-how-you-can-help-peter/ Previously in the Alpha Quadrant http://www.trekmate.org.uk/category/previously-in-the-alpha-quadrant/

Welcome to Episode 199 of Geek Syndicate. Join Barry and Dave as they once more guide you through the murky underbelly of Geekdom. News Dad hires online gamers to kill his son online.Lego Super Heroes on the wayDel Toro tackles DC darker characters for the big screen Week that was Merlin (spoliers abound so be warned!)Vader and SonSpandexContinuumHawaii Five 0 We also answer a few questions from the GS Mail bag

Rolling a Double 6 you find yourself in a 10x10 corridor faced with a smug Yorkshire Lizardman & a louche sarcastic Scouse seagull. They offer you a podcast as part their Olympic specials mini-series, looking at games in Fantasy & Sci-Fi. They offer you such morsels as:  * 3D chess & Gene Roddenberry's wish fulfilment  * the Holodeck & its Roleplaying implications * Iain M Bank's Player of Games * Different Types of Gamers * the nature if game playing & protagonists  Before moving on to consider lessons learnt during the mini-series Do you listen? YOU DECIDE! Feedback on the comments or @dissectingwrlds or dissectingworlds@yahoo.co.uk Kehaar's roleplaying material at clarkythecruel.wordpress.com & the roleplaying game pod here: http://clarkythecruel.wordpress.com/category/drakesdoom/feed/

Welcome to Episode 198 of Geek Syndicate. Join Barry and Dave as they once more guide you through the murky underbelly of Geekdom. NewsKapow Comic Con is CancelledDoctor Who Movie NewsGame of Thrones was the Most Pirated Show of 2012 Week that was Crossed: Wish you were hereComebackHoax HuntersThe RiverBourne LegacyDoctor Who Christmas Special

Welcome to Episode 197 of Geek Syndicate. Join Barry and Dave as they once more guide you through the murky underbelly of Geekdom. NewsLeverage is cancelledAmazing Spider-Man 700 death threats Week that wasCaptain America #1GambitAll New X MenVeneziaMerlinlady sabre and the pirates of the ineffable ether MainA tribute to the late Gerry Anderson 

Welcome to Episode 196 of Geek Syndicate!  News DC Nation returns in January Spy hunter the film Comixoloy in the top ipad app list for 2012 You are the Hero - Fighting Fantasy Documentary hits Kickstarter Week that was Thief of Thieves Saga Solaris the Stage Show   Main   We take a few questions from the twittervese and look at the new Star Trek trailer.

So as the final series of Merlin draws to a close head writer and co-creator Julian Jones heads back to Geek Syndicate for one last chat about the show.

'A warrior does not give up what he loves. He finds the love in what he does.' Welcome back to Geek Syndicate (yes I know we were supposed to be finished but well there you go) and without any further ado onto episode 194! News Gail Simone is pulled off Batgirl by DC Tardis PC anyone? The Hawkeye Initiative The Saint Set to Return to TV Week that Was Batman Primeval: The New World The Man of Steel's new trailer Arrow Young Justice Main Seeing as the Geek Syndicate podcast started with a review of all six Star Wars films we figured now would be a good time to have a quick chat about the future of the Star Wars franchise under Disney.

This episode we’re changing things up a little and reviewing two issues at once, we’ll be discussing issues 4 (March 10, 1964) and 5 (May 10, 1964) in which the X-Men tackle Magneto and his Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. These two issues feature loads of first appearances and also show us the infamous Asteroid M for the first time. Later we’ll have a chat about Marvel NOW and how we’re enjoying some of the new titles including All New X-Men! Finally, we’ll fill you in on where we’re at with our ongoing mission to collect all 66 of the first run issues.

This time Mr K. Seagull Esquire & Lord Grampus take to their skies in their tea-powered ornithopter to explore the lost continents of the steampunk genre.  Grab your bowler hat, carpet bag & umbrella and brave the onslaught: * where's the science in steampunk? * Chappisim, situationism & subculture * Victoriana's Heart of Darkness * the green vegetables in pulp fiction * Retrotechnology and Tourism * Space 1889, Castle Falkenstein, the Difference Engine, Professor Elemental, Jules Verne, HG Wells, Shadows of the Apt & Bas Lang amongst others  Tally Ho! Feedback to Kehaar @clarkythecruel or Matt @thegrampus or dictate a missive to your electronic secretary & send it to dissectingworlds@yahoo.co.uk  Kehaar's roleplaying campaign podcast is here:  http://clarkythecruel.wordpress.com/category/drakesdoom/feed/ and Matt's Movember page is here: http://mobro.co/mattfarr2 

Time is ticking away, the latest 'normal' episode in in editorial limbo and we haven't yet recorded our usual Christmas mayhem, so here's another Book Group episode to keep you all going.  The Heroes could perhaps be described as Sharpe's Waterloo done fantasy-style.  Joe Abercrombie uses it to explore the subject of heroism with all its wrinkles and contradictions.  Set in the same world as the acclaimed First Law Trilogy, Abercrombie introduces a whole new batch characters in such a way that enables new readers to get straight into it, whilst rewarding long-time fans with a few familiar faces.  If you haven't read his stuff before, we're talking a gritty fantasy adventure, full of dark humour and harsh justice.  The focus is always on the characters (a particular strength of this author), with vigorous prose and a suitably cynical tone. We recommend you read the book before listening to this episode as Spoilers were pretty much unavoidable.  The programme is hosted by Scrolls regulars Dion and Clover, who

Welcome to Episode 41 of Small Press Big Mouth! This episode has Lee and Stace review some comics (I bet you weren't expecting THAT shiz!) and they chat about Thoughtbubble and The British Comic Awards. This episode was recorded before Stace got good and angry about the shitty publicity surrounding the Awards, so is much less ranty than you might be expecting. Sorry if that is any way disappointing to you, she really does like listening to a good rant and suspects you are quite a lot like her secretly, and she will try and get good and ranty about another topic next time.    

Join Ant and Amaechi in this episode as they discus more gaming news. News Splinter Cell movie gets a lead actor Wii U launches in North America Steam Sale Sony & Microsoft ship 70 million PS3's and Xbox 360's Assassins Creed 3 sell big but has major bug issues Streaming karaoke comes to the Xbox 360 In Buy, Rent, Avoid the boys review 007 Legends & Walking Dead: The GameIn first impressions Amaechi discusses Borderlands 2