Podcasts about The Oblongs

DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 2001 Animated Comedy Series "The Oblongs" with the voices of Will Farrell & Jean Smart. Toppie's Last Appearance. DJ will return with new episodes Mid September Write to DJ & Toppie at matineeminutiae@gmail.com Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on Twitter. View our our videos on YouTube. Friend DJ on Facebook This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

On this week's episode, we are stepping into the cutesy goth aesthetic once more with a stop-motion series that we could politely classify as being "inspired" by the works of Tim Burton. A misfit group of unfortunates at a ramshackle orphanage trying desperately to be adopted despite their colourful deformities - you'd think that would lead to a couple of good chuckles over this forlorn found family. You'd be wrong, because What It's Like Being Alone drops the ball in more ways than you can imagine. Incidentally, have you ever watched The Oblongs? Episode covered for the podcast is Episode 10 "Lucky Lucy, Or You Got To Know When To Hold Them." Directed by Rob Stefaniuk and written by Brad Peyton and Karen Walton. Original airdate August 28, 2006. If you like the show and wish to support us, please consider subscribing and leaving a nice review on your podcatcher of choice. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/CartoonNightPod?s=20 Chris' Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cinemacreep Sylvie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/sylvieskeletons Theme song by https://soundcloud.com/hvsyn Logo designed by https://www.rachelsumlin.com

We have a little goof and do two shows as a result. Reference links Ru Paul fracking https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/aug/28/fracking-wyoming-ranchers-rupaul The Howie scream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUTe2ndjRew Original Artwork by Bernadette Meeker Theme music by Miles Morkri

Today's episode is a Patron Picked episode. Huge thanks to Miranda Watson for deciding today's picks. She has decided for John and Adam to breakdown the 80s classic Splash, review the adult cartoon The Oblongs, and do a recasting of Splash. Enjoy! www.bfopnetwork.com www.patreon.com/blastpastcast www.instagram.com/blastpastcast www.facebook.com/blastpastcast

In this week's episode, the guys review the 2001 animated series The Oblongs. How could a show with a star cast lineup and rich history fail? Find out on this week's Cartoon Dumpster Dive.Visit our website and pick the next episode!Interview with Angus1-star review

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Episode 60 and Wendi and Dfernando's guest interview is actress, writer, comedian and voice artist Laraine Newman.  An original SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE cast member, Laraine Newman grew up in Los Angeles with movie star neighbors, was witness to the 1960's music scene, saw the rise of comedy in the early 1970s, and studied mime in Paris under the tutelage of Marcel Marceau.Already having older sister Tracy pursuing a career in entertainment, "do not go into show business,” was Newman's mother's advice to her.  But, when she appeared on the TV show KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS at the age of 4 and got big laughs lying to host Art Linkletter, she knew something was up.While studying improvisation in the early 1970s with Gary Austin, she co-founded The Groundlings, the now-legendary Los Angeles–based improv and sketch-comedy troupe. Lorne Michaels, then a young producer, took along his friend Lily Tomlin one night and caught Newman's act and cast her for a spot on the 1975 Emmy Award winning THE LILY TOMLIN SPECIAL (Newman's television debut).Lorne would return months later to The Groundlings to recruit her for his new variety series for NBC, then titled NBC'S SATURDAY NIGHT, where (at 23 years of age) she became one of the original cast members - known as The Not Ready for Prime Time Players - appearing on the show from its inception in 1975 through 1980.On, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, Newman is best known for her roles as Connie Conehead, Valley girl Sherry, and Christie Christina, the ditzy co-host of E. Buzz Miller's (Dan Aykroyd) public-access television cable TV show.  Newman also played a TV news reporter for WEEKEND UPDATE with anchor Chevy Chase (Season 1) and later Jane Curtin (Seasons 2 thru 5).As a member of the original cast of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, Laraine Newman was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 2017.On film she appeared in AMERICAN HOT WAX, WHOLLY MOSES!, PERFECT, Woody Allen's STARDUST MEMORIES, FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS and as Lawanda Dumore in PROBLEM CHILD 2. On television she was seen as Phoebe's step-mother on FRIENDS, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, 3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN, AMAZING STORIES, LOS ESPOOKYS, among other hit sitcoms. As a voice artist she can be heard on MONSTERS, INC., THE OBLONGS, DOC McSTUFFINS, AMERICAN DAD!, THE GRINCH, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS, the DESPICABLE ME trilogy, MINIONS, INSIDE OUT, WALL-E, CARS, as well as countless others.Her acclaimed new Audible book MAY YOU LIVE IN INTERESTING TIMES is not only a fascinating memoir of her growing up in Los Angeles along with her years at SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, but is also filled with incredible backstories and is a detailed snapshot of 1960s Los Angeles and 1970s New York City. Newman is also the mother of comedian, actress and writer Hannah Einbinder (of HBO Max's HACKS) and actress and writer Spike Einbinder (of HBO's LOS ESPOOKYS). Newman is also part of the Advisory Board of SF Sketchfest.  THE RIPE REPORT returns on Episode 61.  Watch Wendi and Dfernando and their Team GENERATION RIPE: Greg Covey, Shelley McLendon and Ponciana Badia on Season 7 Episode 2 of CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD - now on ABC OnDemand and on the GENERATION RIPE website.  Follow us on our Instagram:Wendi McLendon-CoveyDfernando ZarembaGENERATION RIPE... and our guest Laraine Newman and her Twitter and everything else here.  Remember to subscribe, rate & leave a review for GENERATION RIPEVisit Dfernando Zaremba's website: dfernandozaremba.com

Welcome to the 85th episode of Yesterday's Capers. Every week, Abdullah Moallim will be reviewing and looking back at some of the most memorable and well known tv shows and cartoons from the past. Every week Abdullah and a contributor will compare two different shows, and put them head to head, as well as having an in-depth discussion about a specific show.This week we look back on some classic adult animated shows as we put Wait Till Your Father Gets Home, considered by many to be the great grandfather of adult animation up against the controversial The Oblongs. And We take a special look at the brilliant King of Hill which proved to be a very popular and iconic show which brought in huge ratings for the Fox network.Three shows that paved the way for many of the adult animations and sitcoms that are seen on television today. While each show was different to one another each can lay claim to paving the way for the likes of Family Guy and American Dad. Yesterday's Capers is available to subscribe and download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play and anywhere podcasts are found.For any questions and queries email us at yesterdayscapers@gmail.comYou can follow the podcast on Twitter @yesterdaycapers, on Instagram @yesterdaycapers1 and subscribe on YouTube at 'Yesterday's Capers.'The theme song is 'Clap and Yell' from Bensound. You can find this and a whole host of music on www.bensound.com

Matt and J-Man check out the weirdness in the valley while the rich get richer and the poor get more mutated. Help us leave the toxic sludge: Patreon.com/ToonJamPod Art by Bloodysamoan on DeviantArt

We cannot get more animated than this episode! After a very short hiatus, Bertus and Emmanuel come back and show you their real colors... At least those they remember while growing up and identifying queer characters on their favorite animated TV shows. From the romantic-yet-weird stories from the Japanese Anime to the vicious and sarcastic American humor, this episode collects a lot of pieces that would explain our host's current personalities. So if you love Sailor Moon, Saint Seiya, Ranma1/2, He-Man, My Little Pony, The Oblongs, and of course, The Simpsons, you cannot miss this special episode. Remember to send us your questions and coming out stories. You can do it anonymously if you want! Just go to the next link: https://bre.is/VzDvvxvd #cartoons #gaycharacters #harukaandmishiru #shun #saintseiya #adventuretime #animation #heman #shera #mydearqueer #mdq #Itthemovie 

Artist Josh McKenzie joins us to talk about The Oblongs! Check out our Patreon exclusive show [the deep end] of The Venture Bros. at patreon.com/thedeepend!

On today's episode I talk to actress Becky Thyre. Originally from Louisiana, Becky got her real start in theater in Chicago. Eventually moving to Los Angeles, she's acted and lent her vocal talents to a number of amazing shows and films including PCU, The Oblongs, Six Feet Under, The Sarah Silverman Program, Parks and Rec, Weeds, Arrested Development, Transparent, and nearest and dearest to my own heart Mr. Show. Most recently, Becky has performed roles on shows like New Girl and Modern Family. This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Twitter.

Lea DeLaria is currently performing in Jen Silverman's Collective Rage: A Play in Five Betties off-Broadway. You may know her for playing Big Boo on the hit Netflix series Orange is the New Black, but she has also appeared on Broadway in On the Town and The Rocky Horror Show as well as the off-Broadway productions of Out of Iceland, Little Fish, The Vagina Monologues and more. Her other screen credits include Cars 3, Clarence, One Life to Live, The Oblongs and more. Be sure to follow her on social media at @realleadelaria.Hosted by Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens and Caitlin Moynihan

Ben and Zane were joined by Dan for their biweekly "Brunch and Sneer," spending the time drolly discussing the state of the world and wondering why people would choose not to be born rich. "Quite odd," one quipped. "Myes, quite." They had such an enjoyable time that it turned into "Luncheon and Scoff." At one point it sounded like there might be some sort of malformed man ramming himself against the door in protest of his lot in life, but turning up the brandy faucet made short work of that annoyance.

"One thing leads to another, leads to another, leads to another, leads to some person eating semen..."

This week, you're all gonna be in this experimental film! Provided, of course, that you're a fan of They Might Be Giants (TMBG) (and are OK with film being... tape? Nevermind). What is it about this quirky musical group that has kept fans interested for over 30 years? Next week, we'll put on our robes and wizard hats to talk about fans of tabletop RPGs! ## Episode outline ### Fandom Facts **Origins:** > They Might Be Giants (often abbreviated as TMBG) is an American alternative rock band formed in 1982 by John Flansburgh and John Linnell. During TMBG's early years, Flansburgh and Linnell frequently performed as a duo, often accompanied by a drum machine. In the early 1990s, TMBG expanded to include a backing band. > > — [Wikipedia - They Might Be Giants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/They_Might_Be_Giants) TMBG is known for having an unconventional, experimental kind of music, has released 19 studio albums (including _Flood_ which has been certified platinum), has created theme music for several television shows, and has produced children's music. Think you haven't heard of them? Try one of the following: - Boss of Me (theme song of _Malcolm in the Middle_) - Dog On Fire (opening theme of _The Daily Show with Jon Stewart_) - The theme song for _Oblongs_, and _The Wrong Coast_ - Birdhouse in your Soul, Istanbul (Not Constantinople), and Particle Man **Most Active:** Given that They Might Be Giants has been a band since the 1980s, it's not surprising that the [Google Trends](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&q=%2Fm%2F07n3s) data shows a pretty low amount of interest over time. To be fair, unlike many of the fandoms we've covered, interest in TMBG was already quite low in 2004. There was a huge spike in interest in July 2004 which corresponds to the the release of their album _The Spine_, and some smaller bursts of interest probably related to different album releases. Interest now is about 1/10th of the interest from 2004. **Size of Fandom:** They Might Be Giants has sold over 4 million records. Given that information and their 19 studio albums, a rough estimate of fans would give us between ~200 000 and 4 million. A different (much lower estimate) that gives an idea of the dedication of fans might be the _They Might Be Giants Instant Fan Club_: > The Instant Fan Club returned for 2015 with an announcement in November 2014. There were initially 2,500 subscriptions available, which were meant to be available until January 5, 2015. All 2,500 spots were filled by December ... In addition to the regular level of membership ($98) and the Super-President tier ($250) introduced in 2012's fan club, the 2015 IFC offers a third option "for folks on a budget", Dial-A-Song Direct ($30). > > — [this might be a wiki - They Might Be Giants Instant Fan Club](http://tmbw.net/wiki/They_Might_Be_Giants_Instant_Fan_Club) TMBG has [over 330 000 likes on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/theymightbegiants/), over [65 000 followers on Twitter](https://twitter.com/tmbg?lang=en), and over [2200 subscribers on r/tmbg](https://www.reddit.com/r/tmbg/). **Around the world:** From the [Google Trends data again](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&q=%2Fm%2F07n3s), most fans of They Might Be Giants hail from English speaking countries: By and large, fans are from the United States, but there is also some interest in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and New Zealand. **Did you know that...** - TMBG is [the unofficial band of the TV Tropes Wiki](http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Music/TheyMightBeGiants)? - Melissa Joan Hart (_Clarissa Explains It All_, _Sabrina: The Teenage Witch_) got a job because of TMBG: > "I actually got the job for Clarissa Explains It All because of They Might Be Giants. The producer asked me about music, and I told them I liked TMBG (instead of popular bands like New Kids on the Block). He loved it, I got the job

The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Stargate Pioneer, Agent Haley, Agent Lauren and Consultant Michelle discuss The Inhumans premiere episodes ”Behold The Inhumans” and “Those Who Would Destroy Us.” They also run down the Marvel news roundup and discuss listener feedback. The agents discuss the painfulness of Medusa's hair, The necessary Inhumans dating app for those cool new Inhumans phones, how we ended up sort of rooting for Maximus, how effective The Inhumans world building was, rundown the Inhumans powers, and play a game of "As you know Steve."   THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.:   Inhumans ”Behold The Inhumans” and “Those Who Would Destroy Us” Marvel News Roundup Listener Feedback     THE INHUMANS “BEHOLD THE INHUMANS” AND “THOSE WHO WOULD DESTROY US” [4:42]   IRON FIST “BEHOLD THE INHUMANS” AND “THOSE WHO WOULD DESTROY US”   Marvel released The Inhumans to a limited IMAX release on September 1st, 2017 to a total WorldWide Box Office of $2.9M   Marvel premiered the first two episodes of The Inhumans on Friday, September 29th, 2017 to a rating of 3.78   Directed By: Roel Reine http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004152/?ref_=tt_ov_dr#director 38 Credits stretching back to 1990 Not much in terms of TV or Film Also 26 Producing credits   Written By: Scott Buck http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0118420/?ref_=tt_ov_wr#writer 13 credits since 1991 15 x Coach 1 x Everyone Loves Raymond 7 x Six Feet Under 2 x Rome 18 x Dexter 3 x Iron Fist 1 x Inhumans ALSO: He’s the “Showrunner” for both Iron Fist and Inhumans, and previously produced The Naked Truth, The Oblongs, Nikki, Six Feet Under, Rome and Dexter   Main Cast:   Anson Mount as Black Bolt: (Bit parts in Ally McBeal, Sex In The City, Smallville, Lost, & Dollhouse. More Substantive roles in Third Watch, The Mountain, Line Of Fire, Conviction, and Hell On Wheels. Also was cast in the films Boiler Room, The Battle Of Shaker Heights, Non-Stop and Mr. Right among others). http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0609845/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1#actor   Serinda Swan as Medusa: (Bit parts in Blood Ties, Psych, Supernatural, Smallville, Hawaii Five-O, The Tomorrow People, and Chicago Fire. More substantive parts in Breakout Kings, Graceland and Ballers. Also in films TRON: Legacy, Creature, and Sister.) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2100657/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1   Ken Leung as Karnak: (Featured in Rush Hour, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Vanilla Sky, X-Men: The Last Stand, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Also found in TV series Law & Order, Lost, Deception, Person Of Interest, Zero Hour, and The Night Shift.) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0504962/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1#actor   Eme Ikwuakor as Gorgon: (Seen in other TV series like Silicon Valley, Castle, Hawaii Five-O, We Are Angels, Extant,and Colony). http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2726710/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1   Isabelle Cornish as Crystal: (Also seen in Rescue Special Ops, Dance Academy, Home And Away, Puberty Blues, and Australia Day) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4498368/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1#actress   Ellen Woglom as Louise: (Bigger Role in Californication and Outlaw. Also seen in The Bernie Mac Show, Criminal Minds, The O.C., Scandal, Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, and Castle ) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1957978/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1#actress   Iwan Rheon as Maximus: (Game Of Thrones) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3701064/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1#actor   Lockjaw:   Recurring Sonya Balmores as Auran:   Guest:   Mike Moh as Triton:   Nicola Peltz as a human   Marco Rodriguez as Kitang:   Tom Wright:   Michael Buie as Agon:   Tanya Clarke as Rynda:   Ty Quiamboa as a surfer   Henry Ian Cusick as Evan Declan:     “BEHOLD THE INHUMANS” AND “THOSE WHO WOULD DESTROY US”   Meaning of “Behold the Inhumans” and “Those Who Would Destroy Us”   Cold Opening Moon-Earth shot then to Oahu Girl chase Rough opening. We get attached to young lady then she is shot and killed Triton is shot too Explanations off the bat (inhumans, Attilan) - need it for new viewer   Attilan King and Queen in bed The hair Attilan is on the moon   Callisto Aerospace Control Center Rover is taken off-line Gorgon brings in the “little baby car” “Looks like a hoof” Karnak wants to know what to do about this Maximus - human Do you trust me?   Wasted $80M   Terrigenesis Ceremony Bring people up to speed on Inhumans Karnak is a dark, sick mofo No one invites him to do birthday taosts Lockjaw transports Fliers are awesome   Maximus Premonition Snakes all over him   Maximus Attacks caste system   Triton Needs Helps Karnak Cannot Date Duodon - show last moments Triton’s mission was a secret Attilan’s resources are stretched, Maximus wants to go to erath   Princess Crystal - Medusa’s sister   Rescue Mission, Not Revenge Mission   How Medusa and Black Bolt met Maximus and Medusa discuss the past Maximus is trying to undermine Black Bolt Maximus makes an advance forward to Medusa The hair rebuffs him Maximus thinks the premonition was this exact event   Auran and Kitang meet with Maximus Maximus wants to return to Earth Auran sides with Maximus   Gorgon tracks Triton   “King Maximus” Really? Says Karnak   Maximus orders Gorgon be taken out Also had Triton killed   Gorgon and Triton dual fight Gorgon and Triton’s powers revealed   Medusa is taken Maximus cuts her hair   Black Bolt Murdered His Parents   Crystal is Taken   Now In Hawaii   Maximus announces to Attilan The Royal Family tries to find each other   Lockjaw isn’t terribly exact   Karnak falls   Maximus tempts Crystal, she resists   Gordon saved by surfers   Louis at Callisto. What happened? 4 somethings from the moon to Hawaii   Karnak wakes and looks for Black Bolt   Medusa sees herself without hair   Crystal calls Medusa, Maximus tracks call   Gorgon baits Maximus   Karnak goes in a circle   Eldrac transports Auron   Black Bolt Is A Shoplifter Cuffs a cop Runs away Destroys car but is apprehended anyway   Vision Genetic Council planning Maximus’ death   Maximus threatens Council   Maximus goes to Crystal   Medusa vs Auron Medusa stabs Auron Black Bolt is booked after call from Medusa   Bronaja   Maximus addresses everyone   Auran lives - healer   NEWS [50:54]   NETFLIX SERIES   Latest Punisher promo is an unsettling flashback https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-latest-the-punisher-promo-is-an-unsettling-flashbac-1819036245   X-MEN   Old Man Logan getting Old Man Hawkeye prequel https://io9.gizmodo.com/old-man-logan-is-getting-a-prequel-all-about-old-man-ha-1819036672   The Gifted’s Polaris is Magneto’s Daughter https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-gifteds-version-of-polaris-is-magnetos-daughter-1818996299   The Latino hero you created just HAD to have a drug cartel past? https://www.themarysue.com/youre-killing-me-the-gifted/   With #MutantTrumpPowers, Twitter re-imagines Trump as the worst member of the X-men https://www.themarysue.com/mutant-trump-powers-twitter/   FEEDBACK [57:25]   TWITTER   https://twitter.com/adanagirl/status/913924168575578112 More #Inhumans #AgentCarter @LegendsofSHIELD 7:31 PM - 29 Sep 2017     https://twitter.com/Starsaber_222/status/913933429854662657 More Replying to @LegendsofSHIELD Also, since Medusa can control her hair, I wonder if she felt pain when it was being cut off. 8:08 PM - 29 Sep 2017   https://twitter.com/Cajun_Shaun/status/913939620307619840 Darth Cajun‏ @Cajun_Shaun Following More @LegendsofSHIELD I'm watching Ancient Aliens and it's by far more entertaining than Inhumans! 8:32 PM - 29 Sep 2017     https://twitter.com/WesSager/status/913985054904160256 wes_sager‏ @WesSager Following More Replying to @LegendsofSHIELD huh? so much hate. anyways i like it and feel like they worked on it and fixed some things since the imax release. not as bad as people say 11:33 PM - 29 Sep 2017   YOUTUBE   Humperdoo2 days ago Hey can you do a live episode on quantum computing!!! lol...   OUTRO [60:04]   Haley, Lauren and Stargate Pioneer love to hear back from you about your top 5 Marvel character lists, your science of Marvel questions, who would you pick in an all-female Avenger team, or who’s Marvel abs you would like to see. Call the voicemail line at 1-844-THE-BUS1 or 844-843-2871.                    Join Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. next time as the hosts discuss the The Defenders Premiere “The H Word” on Thursday October 5th, 2017. You can listen in live when we record Sunday Afternoons at 1:00 PM Eastern time or Thursday Evenings at 9:00 PM ET at Geeks.live (Also streamed live on Spreaker.com). Contact Info: Please see http://www.legendsofshield.com for all of our contact information or call our voicemail line at 1-844-THE-BUS1 or 844-843-2871   Don’t forget to go check out our spin-off podcast, Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D..: Longbox Edition for your weekly Marvel comic book release run-down with segments by Black Adam on S.H.I.E.L.D. comics, Lauren on Mutant Comics and Anthony with his Spider-Man web down. Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Longbox Edition is also available on the GonnaGeek.com podcast network.   Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Is a Proud Member Of The GonnaGeek Network (gonnageek.com).   This podcast was recorded on Sunday October 1st, 2017.   Standby for your S.H.I.E.L.D. debriefing ---   Audio and Video Production by Stargate Pioneer of GonnaGeek.com.

The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Stargate Pioneer, Agent Haley, Agent Lauren and Consultant Michelle discuss the thirteenth Iron Fist episode “Dragon Plays With Fire,” highlight some recent Marvel news and respond to listener feedback. The Agents debrief you on what could have saved this Iron Fist season, the outstanding characters of Claire and Jeri Hogarth, what job they would have in a superhero city, if Claire had an Easter Egg as White Tiger, and why Iron Fist is like The Land Before Time.   THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.:   Iron Fist “Dragon Plays With Fire” Marvel News Roundup Listener Feedback     IRON FIST “DRAGON PLAYS WITH FIRE” [5:02]   IRON FIST DRAGON PLAYS WITH FIRE   Netflix made all 13 episodes of Iron Fist available on Friday March 17th, 2017.   Directed By: Stephen Surjik http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0839660/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1#director 52 Directing Credits Beginning in 1985 1 x The Kids In The Hall Wayne’s World 2  (1993) 1 x The X-Files 2 x Monk 1 x Eureka 1 x No Ordinary Family 6 x Warehouse 13 10 x Burn Notice 1 x Arrow 1 x The Flash 2 x Jessica Jones 3 x Daredevil 7 x Person Of Interest 1 x Designated Survivor 1 x Luke Cage 1 x The Defenders 1 x The Punisher 1 x Iron Fist ALSO PRODUCER FOR: Intelligence, Warehouse 13, Common Law, Burn Notice, The Romeo Section   Written By: Scott Buck http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0118420/?ref_=tt_ov_wr#writer 13 credits since 1991 15 x Coach 1 x Everyone Loves Raymond 7 x Six Feet Under 2 x Rome 18 x Dexter 3 x Iron Fist 1 x Inhumans ALSO: He’s the “Showrunner” for both Iron Fist and Inhumans, and previously produced The Naked Truth, The Oblongs, nikki, Six Feet Under, Rome and Dexter   Written By: Tamara Becher-Wilkinson (a.k.a. Tamara Becher) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1161500/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1#writer 7 credits since 2008 (and a whole host of story editor and script coordinators to include BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER) 1 x Warehouse 13 6 x Covert Affairs 1 x Runaways 2 x Iron Fist - The Blessing of Many Fractures (2017) - Dragon Plays with Fire (2017) ALSO Producer For: Covert Affairs and Iron Fist   Written By: Pat Charles http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1830508/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1#writer 7 Writers Credits going back to 2000 1 x Sons Of Anarchy 42 x Bones 2 x Resurrection 2 x Iron Fist - The Mistress of All Agonies (2017) - Dragon Plays with Fire (2017) ALSO Producers for: Bones, Resurrection, Iron Fist   “DRAGON PLAYS WITH FIRE”   Meaning of “Dragon Plays With Fire”   Cold Opening: Harold goes to work Harold suits up DEA searches for Danny Rand   Ward speaks with J Money (Jerry Hogarth)   Harold Speaks With Ward Safe in the wall Gene therapy saves Harold Harold’s been messing with Danny for a long time   Danny’s Back In The Park Colleen meets him Picture in the paper Need to contact Jerry Hogarth   Claire and Jerry Hogarth “J-Money” The Hand’s Tablet files are changed 3 Options Xanadu Turn yourself in, fight in court Prove your innocence Bakuto also has the files   The Hand’s Compound Gao is there Gao never lied to Danny? Danny is guilty of the death of his parents Gao did not kill Danny’s parents Gao says Harold killed the Rands   Danny is betrayed by Harold   Ward with Joy in the hospital   Ward meets with Danny Tablet in the Rand safe   This was never Danny’s original quest   Joy and Harold Noodle place on 6th street Spy on me? Frame Danny?   Harold hits Ward with a gold club   Claire lights up the distraction   Top Floor Fight Danny Rand goes to the top floor Colleen walks in the back door Green Arrow Star City window breakage Iron Fist floor explosion   Ward gets the tablet   Harold shoots Danny   Danny and Harold roof top fight Iron Fist saves Danny Colleen shoot (and kills?) Harold Crematory   Dojo Claire calls Colleen and Danny out   Danny wants to leave with Colleen   Joy and Davos have tea   The pass was attacked by The Hand   K’un Lun is gone   MAIN CAST   Finn Jones - as - Danny Rand / Iron Fist (The Sarah Janes Adventures, Game Of Thrones) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3645691/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 A billionaire Buddhist monk and martial artist proficient in kung-fu, with the ability to call upon the mystical power of the Iron Fist. Jones described the character as "someone struggling to find his identity", and identified with the character's loneliness being an orphan like Rand. He noted that "Danny gets really stressed and really pissed off sometimes, and I understand that ... [his] optimism and where that comes from."In preparation for the role, Jones studied kung fu, wushu, and tai chi, along with weight training, Buddhist philosophy, and meditation. Toby Nichols portrays a young Danny Rand.   Jessica Henwick - as - Colleen Wing (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Game of Thrones) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3725055/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 A martial artist ally of Rand who runs her own martial arts dojo called Chikara Dojo in New York City. Henwick felt the most defining word for Wing was "alone", saying, "She doesn't want to be anyone's love interest and open herself up in that way." Henwick also tried "to pull out that sort of very dry humor that [Wing] has, and that no bullshit New Yorker demeanor" from the comics version in her portrayal.   Tom Pelphrey - as - Ward Meachum (Guiding Light, As the World Turns, Banshee) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1670601/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 The son of Harold and childhood acquaintance of Rand, whose work building up Rand Enterprises with his sister Joy is threatened to be undone with Rand's return. Ward is a character from the comics, though Pelphrey noted "we’re not necessarily beholden to representing him [in the series] exactly as he appears in the comic book." Stroup said that Ward would experience some "male angst" on Rand's return, because "Ward would have been the one who picked on [Rand] when he was little so as pure and innocent and great as Iron Fist is, he comes in and he causes some problems" there. Ilan Eskenazi portrays a teenage Ward Meachum.   Jessica Stroup - as - Joy Meachum (90210, The Following, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1888211/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 The daughter of Harold and childhood acquaintance of Rand, whose work building up Rand Enterprises with her brother Ward is threatened to be undone with Rand's return. Stroup said that Joy "absolutely loves" Rand, and his return to New York is "like this rebirth of what she once was, and she gets to ask these questions about herself because he’s posing them to her." Stroup said that Joy would initially be unsure whether Rand is who he says he is. Aimee Laurence portrays a young Joy Meachum.   Ramón Rodríguez - as - Bakuto (The Wire, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Charlie's Angels TV Series, Need for Speed) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1913125/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t9 A leader of a faction of The Hand and Colleen Wing's sensei.   Sacha Dhawan - as - Davos (After Earth, An Adventure in Space and Time, Sherlock) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0223527/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 A skilled martial artist who is the son of Lei Kung and Rand's former best friend in K'un-Lun, who grew envious when Rand became the Iron Fist. Although Dhawan first appeared in the ninth episode of the first season, Dhawan noted that the majority of Davos' storyline was intended to be explored in a potential second season.   Rosario Dawson  - as - Claire Temple (Josie and the Pussycats, Men in Black II, The Adventures of Pluto Nash, Sin City, Rent, Clerks II, Robot Chicken, Gemini Division, Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, The Defenders) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0206257/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 A former nurse from Hell's Kitchen who joins Wing's dojo. Dawson reprises her role from previous Marvel Netflix series.   David Wenham  - as - Harold Meachum (Moulin Rouge!, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, After the Deluge, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Van Helsing, 300, 300: Rise of an Empire, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0920992/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 A ruthless corporate leader and co-founder of Rand Enterprises who was partners with Rand’s parents at the time of their deaths. Regarding Harold's relationship with his children, Joy and Ward, Wenham said the dynamic between the three of them "is complex, to say the least. It’s multilayered, it’s multidimensional, it’s surprising and it’s forever changing, depending on the circumstances."   RECURRING CAST   David Furr as Wendell Rand (Bit part actor in a ton. Noted for appearances in 13 Hours, TURN: Washington's Spies) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2412970/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Danny's father and co-founder of Rand Enterprises.   Barrett Doss as Megan http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5495383/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 A secretary to Danny Rand and the Meachums at Rand Enterprises.   Alex Wyse as Kyle http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2537879/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Harold Meachum's personal assistant.   Marquis Rodriguez as Darryl http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2532658/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 A student at Wing's dojo. Rodriguez reprises his role from Luke Cage.   Wai Ching Ho as Gao http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0387395/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 An accomplished woman and former ally of Wilson Fisk with her own heroin trade in Hell's Kitchen who has connections with The Hand. Ho reprises her role from Daredevil.   Ramon Fernandez as Kevin Singleton http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1771714/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Harold Meachum's loyal bodyguard.   Clifton Davis as Lawrence Wilkins http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0204389/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 A member of the Rand Enterprises board of directors.   John Sanders as Donald Hooper http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1854252/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1  A member of the Rand Enterprises board of directors.   Elise Santora as Maria Rodriguez http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5306108/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1  A member of the Rand Enterprises board of directors.   NEWS [51:20]   HIGHLIGHT STORY OF THE WEEK   August 28, 2017 Jack “King” Kirby’s 100th Birthday   http://www.hashtagitsallconnected.com   AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.   ABC Braces for Deep Impact With ‘Idol,’ ‘Inhuman’ Challenges https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/abc-idol-inhuman-1202573827/ “Inhumans” has not been the only source of friction between ABC and Marvel. Earlier this year, the mandate came down from Disney for ABC to renew its other Marvel drama, “Agents of SHIELD,” despite the desire by some at the network to end the series after four seasons. Having aired on Tuesdays since its inception, “SHIELD” is shifting to Friday nights this season when “Inhumans” finishes its initial eight-episode run.   NETFLIX SERIES   Punisher Release Date? October 13 http://screenrant.com/marvel-punisher-premiere-date-october/   THOR: RAGNAROK   Thor: Ragnarok’s Chinese Trailer Unleashes New Footage http://www.cbr.com/thor-ragnarok-trailer-new-footage/   Thor: Ragnarok behind the scenes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn2XCuPdej8   X-MEN   Watch first 6 min of The Gifted https://news.marvel.com/tv/75985/watch-first-six-minutes-gifted/   Marvel bringing ANOTHER character back from the dead http://comicbook.com/2017/09/25/wolverine-return-marvel-legacy/   FEEDBACK [64:13]   TWITTER   https://twitter.com/BornToEatBacon/status/909938813643972608 Johnny ~R‏ @BornToEatBacon Following More @LegendsofSHIELD Remember when I won that Deadpool crate from you? Look what you started...   7:34 PM - 18 Sep 2017   https://twitter.com/dxferris/status/909382741325729797 Ferris‏ @dxferris Follow More Every time I read the word "Inhumans" or read about them, it's 1 more vote to make me never catch up on this era of Marvel. @LegendsofSHIELD 6:45 AM - 17 Sep 2017   https://twitter.com/adanagirl/status/909227742834634752 More Picked up this fellow #ChronicPainWarrior at the church bazaar today! He will be buddies w/ my Star-Lord mug. @LegendsofSHIELD #drstrange https://twitter.com/adanagirl/status/911625899002474497 Christy‏ @adanagirl Following More Rocket Rocket Rocket SMH @jamesgunn @LegendsofSHIELD http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/raccoon-police-windshield_us_59c6418fe4b0cdc773319823?ncid=inblnkushpmg00000009 11:18 AM - 23 Sep 2017  https://twitter.com/MrParacletes/status/913471179977035776 More @LegendsofSHIELD Impending Infinity War trailer? 1:31 PM - 28 Sep 2017 https://t.co/ua048Gs1Ng   https://twitter.com/MrParacletes/status/913198831247949825 Dr. Gnome to you‏ @MrParacletes Follow More @LegendsofSHIELD Sounds like Disney may be why we got a fifth season. http://epicstream.com/news/Agents-of-SHIELD-Saved-From-Cancellation-By-Disney?utm_content=buffer91076&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer … 7:29 PM - 27 Sep 2017   https://twitter.com/MrParacletes/status/912464128656240640 Dr. Gnome to you‏ @MrParacletes Follow More I wouldn't be surprised if this is Photoshoped, but I will refer to him as Frank Cats-le and so should you. @LegendsofSHIELD   6:49 PM - 25 Sep 2017   OUTRO [65:47]   Haley, Lauren and Stargate Pioneer love to hear back from you about your top 5 Marvel character lists, your science of Marvel questions, who would you pick in an all-female Avenger team, or who’s Marvel abs you would like to see. Call the voicemail line at 1-844-THE-BUS1 or 844-843-2871.                    Join Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. next time as the hosts discuss The Inhumans premiere episodes “Behold The Inhumans” and “Those Who Would Destroy Us” on Sunday October 1st, 2017. You can listen in live when we record Sunday Afternoons at 1:00 PM Eastern time or Thursday Evenings at 9:00 PM ET at Geeks.live (Also streamed live on Spreaker.com). Contact Info: Please see http://www.legendsofshield.com for all of our contact information or call our voicemail line at 1-844-THE-BUS1 or 844-843-2871   Don’t forget to go check out our spin-off podcast, Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D..: Longbox Edition for your weekly Marvel comic book release run-down with segments by Black Adam on S.H.I.E.L.D. comics, Lauren on Mutant Comics and Anthony with his Spider-Man web down. Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Longbox Edition is also available on the GonnaGeek.com podcast network.   Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Is a Proud Member Of The GonnaGeek Network (gonnageek.com).   This podcast was recorded on Thursday September 28th, 2017.   Standby for your S.H.I.E.L.D. debriefing ---   Audio and Video Production by Stargate Pioneer of GonnaGeek.com.

Join us as we discuss the very odd adventures of the Oblongs. Seriouasly this show is not for kids

Way back on episode 166 I spoke to Dave Marvit, Fujitsu’s Innovation Strategist and Mohi Ahmed, Director of Open Innovation Gateway on my tech podcast. Oblong industries produce breathtaking solutions that are best described as like something out of the Minority Report movie, but and in a good way. There is a good reason for that because Oblong CEO John Underkoffler was science advisor to Steven Spielberg. Many have seen Oblongs tech in Films like the Minority report and the new CBS show called 48 HOURS: NCIS. But they are also winning awards outside of the entertainment industry Oblong's Mezzanine also featured in Gartner's "Select the Right Technology for Modern Meeting Rooms.    

Anil, Jamie and Rob take a look back at a large collection of mature cartoons for the immature kid in us. From Ren and Stimpy to South Park to King of the Hill as well as lesser known shows such as Mission Hill, Moral Oral and Oblongs. We will most likely hit a show you may have forgotten.

The guys from Nowhere have returned from the 2016 Los Angeles Days of the Dead convention and they have a lot in store over the next few episodes. In this installment, Phil and Josh talk with the talented Angus Oblong. Angus is the creator of Creepy Susie and 13 Other Tragic Tales For Troubled Children, that book lead to the underrated tv series "The Oblongs" and a number of other projects that are discussed in this conversation. For Everything Angus Oblong.. Go To.. http://www.angusoblong.com/ For Everything Nowhere California.. Go To.. www.nowherecalifornia.com

In this double-length episode packed with theme music, many of them presented in stereo, the broadcast histories, stars and (of course) the TV theme music of 40 animated broadcast network series from 1960 to the present are explored. Here is the layout for this extended episode: FEATURED SERIES #1: THE FLINTSTONES (1960-1966) [season 1-2 opening] [season 1-2 closing] [season 3-6 opening] [season 3-6 closing] -Commercial Break- LIGHTNING ROUND #1: THE BUGS BUNNY SHOW (1960-1961) [season 1 opening] [season 1 closing] THE BULLWINKLE SHOW (1960-1961) [opening theme & fanfare] [closing] TOP CAT (1961-1962) [opening] CALVIN AND THE COLONEL (1961-1962) [opening] [closing] THE ALVIN SHOW (1961-1962) [opening] THE JETSONS (1962-1963) [opening] [closing] THE ADVENTURES OF JONNY QUEST (1964-1965) [opening] [closing] THE FAMOUS ADVENTURES OF MR. MAGOO (1964-1965) [opening] THE NEW ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN (1968-1970) [opening] [closing] WHERE'S HUDDLES (1970) [opening] WAIT TILL YOUR FATHER GETS HOME (1972-1974) [opening] -Commercial Break- FEATURED SERIES #2: THE SIMPSONS (1989-present) [season 1 opening] [season 1 closing] [season 2-20 opening] -Commercial Break- LIGHTNING ROUND #2: CAPITOL CRITTERS (1992) [opening] FISH POLICE (1992) [opening] BATMAN - THE ANIMATED SERIES (1992-1993) [opening] FAMILY DOG (1993) [opening] THE CRITIC (1994-1995) [opening] PINKY & THE BRAIN (1995-1996) [opening] -Commercial Break- FEATURED SERIES #3: KING OF THE HILL (1996-2009) [1996 pilot opening] -Commercial Break- LIGHTNING ROUND #3: STRESSED ERIC (1998) [opening] THE PJs (1999-2001) [1999 pilot opening] DILBERT (1999-2000) [opening] FUTURAMA (1999-2003; 2010-2013) [opening] [closing] HOME MOVIES (1999) [opening] [closing] MISSION HILL (1999-2000; 2002) [opening] [closing] GOD, THE DEVIL & BOB (2000; 2003) [opening] THE OBLONGS (2001) [opening] CLERKS - THE ANIMATED SERIES (2000) [opening] BABY BLUES (2000-2002) [opening] -Commercial Break- FEATURED SERIES #4: FAMILY GUY (1999-2002; 2005-present) [opening] [closing] -Commercial Break- LIGHTNING ROUND #4: GAME OVER (2004) [opening] [closing] FATHER OF THE PRIDE (2004-2005) [opening] AMERICAN DAD! (2005-present) [opening] [closing] CREATURE COMFORTS (2007) [opening] THE GOODE FAMILY (2009) [opening] [closing] THE CLEVELAND SHOW (2009-2013) [opening] [closing] NAPOLEON DYNAMITE (2012) [opening] BORDERTOWN (2016) [opening] -Commercial Break- FEATURED SERIES #4: BOB'S BURGERS (2011-present) [opening] [closing] Many, many thanks to Zerbinator for his continued support. His encouragement and expertise are very much appreciated by me. You can find all of his fun-to-listen-to podcasts here. And I'd also like especially to thank him for providing the opening and closing theme music for Tube Tunes; all of his fantastic music can be found here. And, again, thanks are in order for him for providing TUBE TUNES with the "We'll Be Right Back" drops heard during the podcast. Thanks, Burford. I would also like to again thank Rob "Flack" O'Hara and Sean Johnson for adding TUBE TUNES to The Throwback Network. It's a great place to find just about any retro-themed podcast you can think of. Please check out the network here. Finally, my thanks to Ferg of The Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast. His inspiration and dedication to covering every game cartridge ever made for the Atari 2600 (I think over 1000 of them!) is what gave me the courage to begin this podcast. And his continued support and promotion of TUBE TUNES on his excellent podcast is greatly appreciated by yours truly. Please, check out his podcast, even if you're not an Atari 2600 collector; or at least visit his website here. Next Episode: "S01E07: Cathode Ray Memories" (available March 20, 2016)

This episode features pop culture stores from the last week, and a interview with The Sklar Brother where we discuss their podcast Sklarbro Country , Cheap Seats on DVD and the possible return of The Oblongs .

This week, you're all gonna be in this experimental film! Provided, of course, that you're a fan of They Might Be Giants (TMBG) (and are OK with film being... tape? Nevermind). What is it about this quirky musical group that has kept fans interested for over 30 years? Next week, we'll put on our robes and wizard hats to talk about fans of tabletop RPGs! ## Episode outline ### Fandom Facts **Origins:** > They Might Be Giants (often abbreviated as TMBG) is an American alternative rock band formed in 1982 by John Flansburgh and John Linnell. During TMBG's early years, Flansburgh and Linnell frequently performed as a duo, often accompanied by a drum machine. In the early 1990s, TMBG expanded to include a backing band. > > — [Wikipedia - They Might Be Giants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/They_Might_Be_Giants) TMBG is known for having an unconventional, experimental kind of music, has released 19 studio albums (including _Flood_ which has been certified platinum), has created theme music for several television shows, and has produced children's music. Think you haven't heard of them? Try one of the following: - Boss of Me (theme song of _Malcolm in the Middle_) - Dog On Fire (opening theme of _The Daily Show with Jon Stewart_) - The theme song for _Oblongs_, and _The Wrong Coast_ - Birdhouse in your Soul, Istanbul (Not Constantinople), and Particle Man **Most Active:** Given that They Might Be Giants has been a band since the 1980s, it's not surprising that the [Google Trends](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&q=%2Fm%2F07n3s) data shows a pretty low amount of interest over time. To be fair, unlike many of the fandoms we've covered, interest in TMBG was already quite low in 2004. There was a huge spike in interest in July 2004 which corresponds to the the release of their album _The Spine_, and some smaller bursts of interest probably related to different album releases. Interest now is about 1/10th of the interest from 2004. **Size of Fandom:** They Might Be Giants has sold over 4 million records. Given that information and their 19 studio albums, a rough estimate of fans would give us between ~200 000 and 4 million. A different (much lower estimate) that gives an idea of the dedication of fans might be the _They Might Be Giants Instant Fan Club_: > The Instant Fan Club returned for 2015 with an announcement in November 2014. There were initially 2,500 subscriptions available, which were meant to be available until January 5, 2015. All 2,500 spots were filled by December ... In addition to the regular level of membership ($98) and the Super-President tier ($250) introduced in 2012's fan club, the 2015 IFC offers a third option "for folks on a budget", Dial-A-Song Direct ($30). > > — [this might be a wiki - They Might Be Giants Instant Fan Club](http://tmbw.net/wiki/They_Might_Be_Giants_Instant_Fan_Club) TMBG has [over 330 000 likes on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/theymightbegiants/), over [65 000 followers on Twitter](https://twitter.com/tmbg?lang=en), and over [2200 subscribers on r/tmbg](https://www.reddit.com/r/tmbg/). **Around the world:** From the [Google Trends data again](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&q=%2Fm%2F07n3s), most fans of They Might Be Giants hail from English speaking countries: By and large, fans are from the United States, but there is also some interest in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and New Zealand. **Did you know that...** - TMBG is [the unofficial band of the TV Tropes Wiki](http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Music/TheyMightBeGiants)? - Melissa Joan Hart (_Clarissa Explains It All_, _Sabrina: The Teenage Witch_) got a job because of TMBG: > "I actually got the job for Clarissa Explains It All because of They Might Be Giants. The producer asked me about music, and I told them I liked TMBG (instead of popular bands like New Kids on the Block). He loved it, I got the job