The View From Dog River

After a long break we are back!  And we still know nothing about Canada. Listen as we watch and comment on "Corner Gas" episode "Rock On" season 2 episode 15 Civic-minded Lacey uncovers the dark secret behind Dog River's name. Brent, Hank and Wanda resurrect their old high school rock band Thunderface. The local bar owner is thrilled but not for the reasons the band thinks. Meanwhile Davis takes an unusual interest in Oscar's claim that a famous country and western singer stole his song. Links: Hook up with us on Facebook

Jeremy and Jules watch "Corner Gas" Season 2 Episode 14 "Doc Small" A new doctor comes to Dog River, but is she too small-town for them? Meanwhile, Dog River becomes a very cheap place to live for Brent, who only has a $100 bill which nobody thinks is genuine. Also this week Cornergas.com has been updated, and we are waiting to see if a commercial airs for Corner Gas Animated when the Superbowl Plays on Canadian TV. Contact the Hosts on Twitter @TheGeekishCast @Laurustina Links CornergasOnline.com RealBagelsAreBoiled.Com    

Jeremy and Jules watch and comment on "Pandora's Wine" Season 2 Episode 13 of Corner Gas About the episode: Lacey brings wine to dinner at the Leroy home; Hank's life is turned upside down when he wins the lottery. Contact the Hosts on Twitter @TheGeekishCast @Laurustina Links CornergasOnline.com RealBagelsAreBoiled.Com

We are back after several months off. We talk a bit about our trip to Vancouver and going to dinner with a star of Corner Gas, and why it feels a bit awkward to do the podcast now. An American in Saskatchewan Mayor Fitzy's plan to promote Dog River seems to be working, as an American tourist shows up by accident. Hank is made the goodwill ambassador to Bill, the tourist, but feels that he's nothing more than a typical ignorant American. Meanwhile, Wes' liquor store becomes the new hip place to be as the brand new ATM machine he has put in, seems to be attracting crowds. Buy Corner Gas Season 2   Contact the Hosts of The View From Dog River on Twitter Twitter.com/TheGeekishCast Twitter.com/Laurustina Links CornergasOnline.com RealBagelsAreBoiled.Com

The hosts are all baffled by the sport of Curling in this episode of The View from Dog River.  Why are the brooms not regulated?  Who was Archie Clavet?  Why are Jeremy and Jules obsessed with Vancouver? Episdoe info: Brent splits from the his family's curling team over creative differences, the two generations form their own teams and aggressively attempt to recruit Lacey, who knows nothing about curling. Davis puts Karen in charge of guarding the Clavet Cup, the trophy awarded to the top curling team. Contact the Hosts on Twitter @TheGeekishCast @Laurustina Links CornergasOnline.com RealBagelsAreBoiled.Com Legacy of Power Podcast  

The gang is back together as Jeremy and Jules are joined by Rob after a misterious absence.  They are here to watch Season 2 Episode 10 "Mosquito Time".  Where does this rank on Rob's top ten list?  Why is orange soda so shocking?  What does Jeremy call a Canadian Tuxedo?  Listen now and find out! Links TVFDR Website TVFDR Facebook Page TVFDR Group on Facebook Real Bagels are Boiled (Jules' website) Legacy of Power (Rob's other Podcast) Geekish Cast (Jeremy's other Podcast)  

Jeremy and Jules watch "Bingo Night" from season 2 of "Corner Gas".  They also discuss their recent conversation with Cavan Cunningham and the animated series. About the Episode At bingo night, Wanda steps in after the regular bingo caller takes a tumble. She's a hit with everyone except Emma who takes drastic steps to restore her winning streak. Meanwhile Lacey learns that her good old-fashioned home cooking can't compete with the chemically-preserved "road cookies" Brent sells at Corner Gas. And, Karen is temporarily suspended from the police force and spends her days hanging out with Brent leaving Hank to wonder what his role is.

Cavan Cunningham was gracious enough to come on and talk a bit about his past, dangerous car trips and his home recording studio plans. While talking with Jules and Cavan Cunningham (aka Fitzy Fitzgerald) about Corner Gas the animated series, Jeremy thinks he has discovered a secret about Cavan's past. Questions from our Corner Gas / TVFDR facebook group What does Cavan think about Corner Gas animatedHow would Cavan deal with a mayor like Fitzy?How alike are Fitzy and Cavan?Will Fitzy say hi to his Grandma for us?  

When Brent installs a security camera at Corner Gas, he is not prepared for the private moments caught on tape. Two unlikely conspirators hatch a plan to deal with the camera, and Hank sees the chance to fulfill a lifelong dream when Davis gets a new stun gun. Meanwhile Oscar and Emma's romantic getaway to a fancy resort convinces them there's no place like home.   Links The Butt Pod Twitter Corner Gas Corner Gas Online TVFDR FB Group TVFDR FB Page  

Jeremy and Jules are back after a few really rough weeks.  They are here to watch Corner Gas and chew bubble gum, and they are all out of bubble gum! About the episode Fitzy had the town in an uproar over getting a traffic light installed and J-walking banned. Hank and Oscar take it upon themselves to start a rebellion. Lacey makes the "Ruby Club" sandwich but soon regrets it. Emma offers To design a tattoo for Wanda but her drawings are terrible. Some facts in this show are from Michele Sponagle's "Tales from Dog River"

The View from Dog River #20 Poor Brent commentary track We are a Corner Gas fan podcast.  Jeremy and Jules get their facts wrong about Canada, and Robbie tries to set them straight. Jeremy, Jules and Robbie watch Corner Gas Season 2 Episode 6 "Poor Brent".  Jeremy then wonders if Canadians hate dogs. Links Corner Gas Official Site This episode on IMDB Geekish Cast Real Bagels are Boiled  

Jeremy, Jules and Robbie watch the Corner Gas episode "Lost and Found"  What would you do with pants you found in a ditch? What is "Canadian Cool?" or a "Canadian Tuxedo"?   About the episode "Lost and Found" Brent and Hank try not to do each other any favors, while Oscar and Karen's new hobbies drive everyone mad.

TVFDR 17 Whataphobia commentary Jeremy, Jules and Robbie watch the "Corner Gas" episode 'Whataphobia". After Lacey's greatest fear is revealed, Brent, Hank and Wanda starts discussing fears, mainly to discover what Wanda's afraid of. Oscar is shown to be a terrific cook, thanks to Karen. What are you afraid of? Meant to be listened to as you watch the corresponding episode of "Corner Gas"  

Jeremy and Jules are joined by their three dogs as they watch and comment on the Corner gas episode "Smell of Freedom".  This episode was not one of our favorites, and the dogs get unwieldy... but the show must go on. What is wrong with Davis' nose?  Why doesn't Karen's shirt fit?  Where can Jeremy find that beer?  Listen as we attempt to answer these and other questions. Links Cornergas.com Cornergasonline.com Realbagelsareboiled.com  

Jeremy and Jules (while suffering from the flu) were pleased to speak with Fed Ewanuick (Coner Gas' Hank Yarbo) about Corner Gas Animated and his other projects. Some questions from this episode: Can you lose Canadian Citizenship if you have never watched Corner Gas?What is going on with Brewstars and Going for Broke?How did Fred get involved with Patterson's Wager?Will Corner Gas animated be available in the USA?Who will be voicing Emma on Corner Gas Animated? Links to Fred on the interwebs: IMDB Twitter  

Jeremy. Jules and Rob talk Elvis, Darryl Sittler and music while watching and commenting on Season 2 episode 2 "Wedding Card". About the episode:  Brent, wondering why he's never seen Oscar and Emma's wedding pictures, is shocked to learn that they never got married. Davis finds he has a flair for wedding planning. Brent and Hank argue over a Darryl Sittler hockey card; Lacey tries to help Oscar with a problem that only she thinks he has.  

Jeremy and Jules talk Dog River with authorMichele Sponagle.

Jeremy and Jules got to talk to Corner Gas' 9th cast member Cavan Cunningham. You may know him as Mayor Fitzy. They talk about acting and Corner Gas.

Jeremy and Jules are joined by their friends who have just started watching Corner Gas. Listen as they try to figure out this episode.

I was at Classic Comic Con in Modesto Ca this weekend. I got to interview a lot of fun and interesting folks. From Cosplayers to producers to Doc Phineas. this is part 1 of 2.

Jeremy and Jules are joined by an actual Canadian to clear up some of their misconceptions. We welcome Rob Ellinor, host or "Legacy of Power" a Power Rangers podcast.

Jeremy and Jules show their ignorance about hockey while watching this episode of Corner Gas. Episode 12 Face Off The Dog River hockey team, The River Dogs, find out that their goalie, Brent feels unappreciated and is considering playing for a rival team, The Stonewood Saints. With no coach either, Lacey steps up and helps The River Dogs to play one of their best games ever. They tie! Emma pressures Oscar to get rid of his clunker of a car, but Oscar insists that the car's fine and the only clunker around is Emma.

Jeremy and Jules watch Season 1 Episode 11 of Corner Gas "Hook Line and Sinker".

Jules and Jeremy talk along while watching episode 10 of Corner Gas. A comedian steals Brent's joke, Hank gets mean and Lacey starts a book group.

Jules and Jeremy comment as Davis and Brent try to out tiny eachothers new cell phones, Oscar battles a new crippling addiction, and Lacey tries to get the grain elevator declared as a landmark.

After interviewing Fred Ewanuick, Jeremy and Jules had some questions regarding Patterson's Wager. So Jeremy invited Corbin on to talk about his movie. We delve into the movie, but also comic books, Sasquatch and Star Wars.

Jeremy and Jules talk acting, movies and Corner Gas with Fred Ewanuick.

Jeremy and Jules watch and comment on Corner gas Episode #8 "Cousin Carl".

Jeremy and Jules watch "All My Exes Live in Toronto" and crack wise about fanny packs and Corner Gas.

Jeremy and Jules are joined by Corner Gas' Lorne Cardinal. They discuss his acting style, King Lear, Rugby and a lot more.

Jeremy and Jules give a running commentary while the people of "Dog River" decide what kind of tourist attraction to build.

Jeremy and Jules talk while watching Season one episode 5 of Corner Gas "Grad 68"

A few sound issues aside, Jeremy and Jules watch and comment on the "Corner Gas" episode "Oh Baby".... is Hank Tanner's dad?

Commentary track to accompany Corner Gas season one episode two "Pilates Twist".

Jeremy and Jules discuss the second episode of Corner Gas "Tax Man". They also discuss fan theories and trivia while watching the episode.

Jules and Jeremy talk Corner Gas Season 1 Episode 1 "The Ruby Reborn" while watching the show. How did a couple in California get hooked on an obscure Canadian TV show?