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Finally the Dissecting Worlds pair get back on the beat and bring together the conclusions from series 2 on Law & Order and Crime & Punishment in this bumper episode.   In so doing they look at the subject in Vampire fiction. They consider the seperation of the Judicary in genre fiction. Ask why does Jonah.J.Jameson hate spiderman? They also ponder the relationship between Babylon 5 security and the Chief Constable of South Wales. Sigmund Freud and TV's Sherlock help with enquiries, and Starfleet Security's job spec is considered.   On the way they also consider the shady godlen dagger wielding almost respectable genre cousin of Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror - Crime Fiction & telly - CSI ends up walking into a  door taking the jury system with it and Morse may fall down some stairs.   Harry Potter, Capes and Tights and Dredd also guest star, With some parochial Marvel movie news. Ed McBain & She Hulk are mentioned in dispatches.   Kehhar gets confused bettween honor/guilt culture (refering to ho

As we fast approach the 2nd Eurogamer expo Barry and Ant pull the Eurogamer Community Manager Tom Champion away from his preparations for a chat about the show.

In this weeks spine tingling ep we do away with the news for an extended week that was including Clint, Comic Heroes,Interzone, XIII Day of the Black Sun, Green Manor 2 and in our main we take a look at the recent Hugo Awards. Owners of the Geek Syndicate iphone app can pick up an extra which is Dave's interview with comic book writer and novelist Greg Rucka. Enjoy!

Welcome to Small Press Big Mouth Episode 23 where Stace and Lee have tons of small press related gorgeousness for you including: an interview with Leeds Alternative Comics Fair organisers Steve Tillotson and Hugh Raine, more small press related news then you could shake a photocopier at and reviews of Sherlock Homes vs Skeletor by Gareth Brookes, Viva La Monkeysuit, The Man Who Loved Breasts and Iron Wok Jan! Go ahead you know you want it!  

Join Barry and Dave for another episode of the podcasty goodness that is Geek Syndicate. News Mark Millar turns director Admiral Adama''s story to continue in comics? Stainless Steel Rat Returns Week that Was Dave looks at some comics on his travels to Europe The Sign of Four Robin Hood Main We look at some of the returning and new TV shows.   Other links http://www.oceanverse.com/ http://www.geeksyndicatecomic.com/ http://northeastgeekfeast.blogspot.com/  www.brokensea.com/feedback  

In this episode we look back on some of the news that came out of GamesCom in Cologne, discuss my latest 360 RROD and we announce the winner of our Eurogamer Tickets competition News Xbox Live price increase Super Mario’s 25th birthday and Playstation's 15th birthday Duke Nukem Forever is finally coming out The Scottish gaming industry gets a boost Deus Ex Human Revolution We preview Halo Reach Reviews: In Buy, Rent or Avoid we review Kane and Lynch 2: Dogs Days and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Join Iz and Barry for another episode of the positivity podcast! In the news Iz reveals the details of the Cardiff Expo, Sherlock and Luther to return, Martin Freeman loses out on the Hobbit, Sandman the TV series and more. There's another two ace Gateway to Geekdom's and the Expendables is our big budget review. If you got the Geek Syndicate Network iPhone app look out for a preview pdf story 'Low Life' by Rob Williams and D'Israeli from 2000AD prog 1701.

FEEDBACK: A HERO’S CALLING Episode #1 "Never In A Thousand Years" by Alan White and Matthew Atherton Based upon the character concept created by Matthew Atherton and Sarah Blevins   Traveling a wooded road ... a married couple make their way through an overcast night. But this is no ordinary road ... This is no ordinary married couple... And this is no ordinary night.   Cast: MATT-Matthew Atherton SARAH-Sarah Blevins FIEND-Richard Brooks II OLD MAN-Eric Busby   Originally produced by Eric Busby/DarkerProjects

Bit of a shorter one than usual due to technology hating us, but the guys still manage to tear into progs 1699 and "jumping on prog" 1700. Flint attempts to convince everyone Aquaman doesnt suck and Rich has FINALLY gotten around to checking out some of Dante's backstory.It'll put a tiger in your goddamn tank! As ever, spoilers throughout and non kiddie friendly language.  

Welcome to another journey into the crazy world of geekdom with Geek Syndicate. News Walking dead TV Preview Trailer, Fantastic Four gets a reboot,The 99 and James Masters signs onto to a new Syfy show Thanks to joe dono for  question from twitter which promptsa brief chat about web series.  Check out  The variants.com Week that was Shadowland, Dave finally watches Inception,True Blood and Sherlock iPhone app extra  To go along with our Sherlock chat is an interview I did with co-creator Steven Moffat on the show. Competition Listen out for the chance to win the first True Blood novel

Dissecting Worlds turns it's attention to the world of Computer Games and in particular Mass Effect (thanks Wedgedoc for the suggestion.)   On the way they discuss the many influences and parallels on Spectres namely James Bond, Wild West Marshals, the operative from Serenity, the Jedi amongst others with nods to Dredd, The Wire, X-files and Mancuso FBI.   See the blood boil and the rapiers get drawn at in a sidetrack into Roger Moores period as 007!   Wonder at the parallels to the Citadel Council of the UN Secuirty Council pernament members & the Congress System.   Gape at the consideration of Computer Games as fiction anyway and how their world building differs from books, flms, comics and between gaming genres.    Feedback on the forums for perference but failing that email dissectingworlds@yahoo.co.uk or twitter @clarkythecruel (kehaar) or matt @the Grampus.   Oh the book mentioned is Keeper of Corn, Binder of Bone found here http://www.amazon.co.uk/Binder-Bone-Keeper-Corn/dp/B003ZHVH6G/ref=sr_1_1?s

Welcome to Episode 22 you lovely lot. This time around we have news and a few shout outs as well as our usual review section. This episode we review amongst others, Sea Lord Akwa by Dominic Regan, the graphic novel adaptation of a Ray Bradbury classic as well as Indifference Engine by Cy Dethan. We hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording!

In this episode in our main feature we look back on some our greatest and most memorable gaming moments.   News/Listener questions    Batman Arkham City Should consoles exclusive come to an end Tekken X Street Fighter/Street Fighter X Tekken We discuss the pro and cons of pre-ordering games   Reviews: In Buy, Rent or Avoid we review Split Second

In this episode the guys look at progs 1696-98 and discuss that age old question : is it the size of your gun or what you do with it?As usual expect spoilers throughout and language not suitable for the kiddies.

Ok, urgent pub visit done and dusted - look I had to get Summer out of the way so Clover could do a skype interview ok... don't you be judging meOk, blurb ahoy -In which the awooga button is tossed on the ground and comprehensively stomped on so that everyone can get comfy and chat about the uber-fantasy that is Lord of the Rings.Taking our cue from the Festival In The Shire we talk about the great works from all kinds of angles - discussing them in terms scholarly, as fans having a good time sharing our experiences, and as readers just celebrating Middle Earth for it's depth, history and grandeur.  We also talk a load of old rot, giggle stupidly, mis-quote, mis-understand and mis-appropriate other peoples thoughts and theories.But, you know, with style.It's a monster show, so we've had to cut out the adaptations section just to keep it to a reasonable length.  I'm guessing that could make a part 3 all of it's own at some point.

Welcome to another episode of your podcast guide to the murky underbelly of Geekdom. News We take a look at some of the news from the comic convention circuit including the Cardiff International Comic Expo, Meanwhile in the... mini con and The British International Comic Show Week that was   Sticks, Rockfall,Rainbow Orchid ,The A-team, Vexxed and The Deep   Main We take as look at some of the great evil master plans in the movies.

In this spoiler filled outing the Lizard of Leeds & Wirral Seagull get to grips with jolly quidditch sticks, civil war, murder and death. Yes it's the Werner Hertzog banter that is the Potterverse a world of magic, mystery, genocide and govenrment incompetence.   Natural fodder for the bantering Muggle bi-polarness that is Dissecting Worlds.   We're looking at Law and Order with particular attention on the Ministry of Magic, Dumbeldore's Army, Order of the Pheonix & You-know-who. This leads us into a merry dance down the First World War, Nazis, the Ulster Defence Association, 2nd Amendment of the US Consitution, the deference between vigilantes & miltia amongst much else.   And a hufftastic Quidditch argument. What's not to love? Sit down with your Butterbeer & Chocolate Frogs (or beverage & snacks of choice) and enjoy.   Feedback to dissectignworlds@yahoo.co.uk or @clarkythecruel or @theGrampus on twitter or on the lovely forums.   Compeition entries (beg) to the email address by 20th Au

  So the boys are back and this time they're weekly...again. So sit back and enjoy another hour in the crazy world that is Geek Syndicate. There is no main feature this episode just a shed load of week that was reviews.   News Xmen first class casting, Judge Dredd the movie news and Commando gets reboot     Week that was Chuck ,Jonah hex, Starmaker Leviathan: Book One, Beowulf,Outlander,Largo Winch: deadly revenge,The Creeper and  Solomon Kane   Check out our comp to win a load of Dare comics including their latest title 'Starmaker Leviathan'  

In this second part Barry is still joined by Dan Marshall from the Sidekickcast Podcast. In this last part they answer some listener questons before descending into a drunken homage to Airwolf. You have been warned.   Apologies for the lack of an intro!

In which our very trepid reporter bites the bullet and talks to people at the first ever Festival In The Shire event.Interviewed are organiser Mark Faith, artist Rodney Matthews and honoured guest Tom Shippey.(Photos and vid clips to follow if I can get the damn thing working)Music by Steadman.For more details about the Festival In The Shire click on the hyperlink or hang around a bit longer and catch our Middle Earth Special Pt 2: Everybody's Tolkien At Me.  Coming soon