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Welcome to Episode 188 of Geek Syndicate. Join Barry and Dave as they once more guide you through the murky underbelly of Geekdom. News Geek Syndicate- the weekly podcast to end in Septemner, Marvel annouce Season one, Ukomics working on UK alternative to the Previews Magazine, Empire Presents the Big Screen and the Zombie Shotgun. Week that was Human Target, Torchwood: Miracle Day, Alphas, Falling Skies, Limitless, Trailer talk and rants galore!

BETA FLIGHT Episode 3 "An Ill-Timed Affair"   by Alan White Welcome to Beta Flight Mach 5! Little did you know it would be your LAST DAY as a superhero! Starring in this production were the voice talents of Mark Kalita as BLACKTHORN Mike Sims as ROUTER Adam Legend as ARC Mike Winters as MACH 5 M.J. Cogburn as WOLF-GIRL Rebecca Womack as BLUE LOTUS Raphael Suhu as AIRWOLF David A. Krause as JITTER Lane DeLuna as FRITZ Steven Jay Cohen as SURGE Ashley Uhl as UPLOAD Aaron Einhorn as PATRIARCH Damaris Mannering as SHADOW SWORD! With Steven Jay Cohen as Your Announcer The music featured in this episode; Original “Tech Support” theme score by David A. Krause. Beta Flight’s theme song, “No Compromise” by Pitbull Daycare Permission obtained by Ken McLaughlin Title Graphic by Adam Ledzion Post production was done by Alan White.  

Welcome to Episode 187 of Geek Syndicate. Join Barry and Dave as they once more guide you through the murky underbelly of Geekdom. News Dr Who comes to Facebook and we introduce you to Lady Sabre Week that was Fear Itself,Flashpoint,The Interactives,Primeval andHawaii Five 0 Main We take a look at apocalyptic scenarios in Film, TV books and comics GS App  15 page preview of The Interactives

Once again flying without guests, our heroic duo attempt to wrap up the Gender and Sexuality series with our usual free-roaming, if slightly skewed, gaze. This episode: - We discuss whether Batman would make a good Princess- Matt clarifies his Twilight Thoughtcrimes- Kehaar finally gets to express some love for "Legend of the Seeker"- What do Game of Thrones and Harry Potter have in common on the subject of Love? - The Moonlighting Problem and genre-fictions novel approaches to getting around it. All this plus audio contributions from listeners and your email comments raised!  Feedback, as ever, appreciated to email to: dissectingworlds@yahoo.co.uk or twitter Matt @theGrampus or Kehaar @Clarkythecruel or use the new discussion boards at the Geeksyndicate facebook page  http://www.facebook.com/#!/geeksyndicate Kehaar’s game related musings can be found here http://clarkythecruel.wordpress.com/ and his current RPG campaign here http://alfiesantics.wordpress.com/ Matt’s literary reviews are on the Geek Syndica

Join the Ant and Barry (Amaechi is missing thanks to a global consipracy of Sky and EPOCH)  as they discuss the forthcoming Eurogamer Expo, the forthcoming OnLive and other news before moving onto questions from Twitter where they discuss what makes a game replayable. This episode, the guys storm through four games in Buy, Rent, Avoid - Thor, Rainbow 6: Vanguard on Apple Devices, Ocarina of Time on the 3DS and Brink.

Welcome back to Timelore addendum the podcast that seeks to expore the Bg Finish adventures centered around the tv episodes being reviewed in the main timelore episodes. In this episode David and Ant review Quinnis (the adventure set immeadiately before the 1st ever Dr Who eisode on TV). We also review Here there be Monsters both of these stories read by Carole Ann Ford. The 2nd half of the episode is an interview with Tony Lee, author of the peter Davidson Big Finish adventure - 'The Rat Trap' and author of IDW publishings ongoing Dr Who comic. Tony talks to us about writing Dr Who in 2 mediums, explores how much fandom you can let lek into your writing, explains IDW's relationship to the BBC and gives lots of advice for freelance writers. Check out Tony's website here - Tony Lee You can buy Rat Trap - here on the Big Finish website You can also check out Tony's Dr who comics on the IDW website Enjoy and join us for the next episode of Timelore where we review the 2nd half of season 2, which includes the a

Welcome to Episode 186 of Geek Syndicate. Join Barry and Dave as they once more guide you through the murky underbelly of GeekdomNewsThe Hobbit images get release.Sony announces no more updates to the PSN Comics storeBatman Year one newsWeek That WasThe  AbnormalsGladstone's School for World ConquerorsShield 1- 6The Fantastic Four - Countdown to CasualtyThe Adjustment BureauGreen Lantern the movieCapricaStargate Universe

In this special episode Geek Syndicate attends a special Torchwood Miracle Day Roundtable with John Barrowman, Russell T Davies, Julie Gardner, Russell T Davies, Eve Myles and Bill Pullman.  Some of the subjects covered during the talk are... How does the tone of Micracle Day compares to Children of Earth? Where do we find Captain Jack at the start of Miracle Day? Bill give some hints on his character Oswald Danes. John and Eve give some unigue insights into how they see Jack and Gwen realtionship. The level of research that went into the preparation for the show. Julie explains how Torchwood ended up as a joint production with Starz. ..and many more topics are covered.

Scrolls Book Group: Jennifer GovernmentDion and Phil are joined by Carey 'Two-Monkeys' from Geektress and Matt 'The Grampus' from Dissecting Worlds to discuss near-future anti-capitalist satirical romp Jennifer Government, by Max Barry.Spoilers abound, so as ever for these Book Group Specials you will get the most enjoyment if you read the book first.  Don't feel you have to strain the bank though - why not help Save The Libraries and order in your copy as soon as possible.  The book is a quick read and a lot of fun.The next 'normal' episode of Scrolls will be recording soon on the theme of 'Gods and Sods' and the next Book Group Special is planned for September, featuring the brand new volume in the Game of Thrones saga A Dance With Dragons.We'd value your feedback via e-mail at scrolls@hotmail.co.uk or via twitter @Scrollscast and you can follow our general banter @Dion_Scrolls and @Phlambler if you like.Keep reading!

"The quarrelsome northerners are joined live from sarf London (well, Croydon) by comics Whizz David Wynne (http://particlefiction.posterous.com/) to discuss drugs in science fiction, fantasy and horror.   Along the way they look at Comics on acid - from super-soldiers to Doc Strange to Speedy Is Venom an estate agent ? William Randolph Hurst and the paper conspiracy 'Hookie' Cigerettes Alice in Wonderland Where's the Drugs in Star Trek and Star Wars Philip K Dick and William S Boroughs Mega City One Crazes, Coffee and Cigerettes And somehow manage to mention The Wire.   Dont forget the competitions http://geeksyndicate.wordpress.com/2011/06/02/dissecting-worlds-%e2%80%93-coat-of-arms-and-motto-competition/ closing date the 2 July 2011. Same closure date to get in audio contributions to our finale episode for the Gender & Sexuality series. Finally Kehaar's nonsene can be found http://alfiesantics.wordpress.com , http://cutthroatcreeks.wordpress.com/ and http://clarkythecruel.wordpress.com/ "  

Beta Flight is defeated, helpless under Gridlock and his mercenaries while Shadow Sword and their newest discovery, Arc, run for their lives from the murderous Xanatos! Have the adventures of Tech Support’s fledgling superheroes ended before they’ve begun? Cast Of Characters for the conclusion of “SOW THE WIND”; Tech Support Kim Gianopolous as K2 Mark Kalita as BLACKTHORN Tanner Karns as ROUTER Steve Hykes as ARCHIVE Steve Anderson as ALEXANDER FORTHRIGHT III Our Heroes Rich Frost as MAINFRAME Robin Carlisle as DRAGONRYDER Phill Moxley as EMERALD KNIGHT Rachel Steiner as ANGELUS Damaris Mannering as SHADOW SWORD MJ Cogburn as WOLF-GIRL Ted Ricca as BLUE STREAK Brent Terrien as PURE V Mike Winters as MACH 5 and Adam Ledzion as ARC The Villains Paeter Frandsen as XANATOS Zack Fester as GRIDLOCK David Maciver as DEVIL LASH Jeremiah McCoy as GENZO Laura Frechette as STEEL WING Citizens Kim Gianopolous as THERESA Alexa Chipman as POLICE OFFICER With Steven Jay Cohen as Your Announcer The music featured in t

Welcome to The Trailer Trash Two: Episode 3. This time the boys talk about robots in disguise, the boy who lived, spy cars, alternate earths and the first avenger. They also manage to figure out the secret of Lord Voldemort’s nose and falling in love with Mystique…. You can catch all the trailers mentioned on the episode with the links below so you can watch with us. Transformers: Dark of the Moon  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHRf01Gjosk Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_kDb-pRCds&feature=relmfu Another Earth  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8hEwMMDtFY Cars 2  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGHwlExcaqU Captain America: The First Avenger  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_Irc2HndP8 Thanks and speak soon.

This time, the guys debate whether the FPS genre has become too focussed on the violence and the pros and cons of retailer exclusive DLC before looking at this year's E3 event. We discuss the three main press conferences from E3 - Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo before having a look at some of the other game announcements.

This Week the dissecting duo are joined "across the pond" by Laura from the Geektress podcast to gaze into the abyss of the Horror genre.  - Gasp! as we discuss the meaning of scantily clad women running down corridors!- Shiver! at the admission that Laura has never seen "The Wicker Man" and Kehaars admission of re-enactment on the Wirral!- Tremble! as Matt discuss the fears of early parenthood and Evil Children Movies!- Quake! as we flee from terror of Lovecraft, Alien(s), Tentacles, Horror-as-Date-Movies and snogging quarterbacks under the bleachers! - and much, much more. Feedback, as ever, appreciated to  dissectingworlds@yahoo.co.uk or twitter Matt @theGrampus or Kehaar @Clarkythecruel or use the new discussion boards at the Geeksyndicate facebook page  http://www.facebook.com/#!/geeksyndicate Kehaar’s game related musings can be found here http://clarkythecruel.wordpress.com/ and his current RPG campaign here http://alfiesantics.wordpress.com/ Matt’s literary reviews are on the Geek Syndicate site (ht

A huge welcome to all of our lovely listeners old and new from the now TWO year old Small Press Big Mouth Podcast. Episode 32 is our birthday Bonanza and we have fabulous audio contributions from the sexy, gorgeous: Geek Syndicate, Comic Book Outsiders and Sidekick Cast, David Wynne, Matthew Craig, Luke Foster, Kehaar, Daniel Clifford, Rich "ear sex" McAuliffe, and more. We have the outro of gods provided by podcasting legend Jimmy Aquino and all manner of News, Reviews and listener emails. We really hope you enjoy it.  

Welcome to Episode 184 of Geek Syndicate. Join Barry and Dave as they once more guide you through the murky underbelly of Geekdom News The Hobbit films get a release date and some titles, Swap your kidney for an iPad and How Lightsabers can ruin your education. Week That Was Smallville Series Finale (spoilers), The Valley of Fear, Terry Pratchett First Novel Award, The Minister of Chance and more Main In this special main feature we are joined by fellow podcasters Gav (Sidekickcast) and Steve (Comic Book Outsiders) to discuss the pros and cons of the big news from DC regarding the future of it's universe and the changes to their digital comics strategy. Listen to the Minister of Chance free Prologue here

Recorded at the recent Bristol Comic and Small Press Expo, this panel explores the question What Is The Point Of Small Press Superheroes? Hosted by Stacey Whittle the panellists are, Daniel Clifford, Paul Grist, Graham Pearce and Matthew Craig. 

In which the team try valiantly to determine what makes for a great hero, how the nature of heroism has changed over time and what makes a Hero attractive to read about -in theory.  And I did say 'try.'It's a big subject (as usual) and we cover quite a bit of ground, but we still manage to wander off topic, insert a certain vegetable repeatedly and pin down the essential pork-pie-ness of Arathorn's boy.  Have a listen then let us know what you think on the Geek Syndicate Facebook Page e-mail us at scrolls@hotmail.co.uk or tweet @scrollscast.Forgot to mention this in the podcast, but the David Gemmell Legend Awards for Fantasy are currently running.  They're down to a short list and you could help swing things.  Be sure to go along and cast your vote.Mr. TheCruel's mosaic-novel-in-progress can be found here if you fancy read along or getting involved.Finally, if anyone interested in hearing how Clover and Dion did on their international debut you can hear the results on Geektress Episode 120 (and I can heartil

This Week the talkative twosome are joined by Matty Gould from sister-cast "Scrolls" to peer at the sex and sexuality in Space Opera. Starting from "what the hell is Space Opera anyway?" we go on to:  - Matt forgetting the plot of "Left Hand of Darkness" - Incest, Twi-leks and sex-starved Jedi in the Star Wars Universe- Adult Entertainment services in Holodecks- Matty does live research on courtesans through Google (other search engines are available!) -and much, much more.  Feedback, as ever, appreciated to  dissectingworlds@yahoo.co.uk or twitter Matt @theGrampus or Kehaar @Clarkythecruel or use the new discussion boards at the Geeksyndicate facebook page  http://www.facebook.com/#!/geeksyndicate Kehaar’s game related musings can be found here http://clarkythecruel.wordpress.com/ and his current RPG campaign here http://alfiesantics.wordpress.com/ Matt’s literary reviews are on the Geek Syndicate site (http://www.geeksyndicate.co.uk/) under the Tolkien Gestures column.

In this week’s pod it’s all about new beginnings for the boys. Ant gets engaged, Amaechi gets a new job and PSN finally get back up and running. In the news PSN is back up and Sony is offer users free games and identity fraud protection as a thank you Rumours of Project Café (Wii 2) launch titles that will set off alarm bells at Sony and Microsoft Gotham City Imposters game gets announced Changes to the Mass effect combat system for Mass Effect 3 The Nintendo 3DS goes fully multimedia You know it was coming….but it’s official….a games company has trademarked Seal team Si Buy, Rent or Avoid – features our reviews of Pilot Wings 3DS and Dragon Age 2