S&L Podcast – #117 – Is Gandalf a jerk?

Shows / December 26th, 2012
We welcome our new Grand Master, who has always been a grand master really. We give you some insight on the best Science Fiction and Fantasy this year and next, and we explain why Gandalf is not a nice man.  But he’s  a great wizard.
 
WHAT ARE WE DRINKING?
 
 
QUICK BURNS

 
 
TV, MOVIES AND VIDEO GAMES
 
 
BARE YOUR SWORD

 
BOOK CHECK-IN

The Hobbit – Wrap-up this Friday
Old man’s War after that

 

ADDENDUMS

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Tech News Today 655: Open Mic

Shows/ Tech News Today / December 25th, 2012

Hosts: Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Iyaz Akhtar and Jason Howell

We invite three fans of the show to talk tech with the crew.

Guests: Tom Gehrke, Bodie Grimm and Roberto Villegas

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Running time:: 0:42:14

S&L Video – #19 – Red Country, Revenge, & Joe Abercrombie

Shows / December 21st, 2012

Joe Abercrombie, author of The First Law trilogy, joins us to talk his fantasy western Red Country, letting go of fan favorite characters, and Logen Ninefinger’s favorite whiskey.

More about our guest, Joe Abercrombie:
On the Web: http://www.joeabercrombie.com/
On Goodreads:http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/276660.Joe_Abercrombie

More on Joe’s Works:

The First Law Trilogy: 
The Blade Itself: http://www.joeabercrombie.com/books/the-blade-itself/
Before They Are Hanged:http://www.joeabercrombie.com/books/before-they-are-hanged/
Last Argument of Kings:http://www.joeabercrombie.com/books/the-last-argument-of-kings/

Standalone Novels:
Best Served Cold: http://www.joeabercrombie.com/books/best-served-cold/
The Heroes: http://www.joeabercrombie.com/books/the-heroes/
Red Country: http://www.joeabercrombie.com/books/red-country/

“Morally Ambiguous Grey” by Aaron:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI9qDP3Biio

Tech News Today 654: Cardify All These Things

Shows/ Tech News Today / December 21st, 2012

Hosts: Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Iyaz Akhtar and Jason Howell

Shall we forgive Instagram? Is TrueCrypt cracked? Gmail enters experimental phase, and more.

Guests: Darren Kitchen

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Running time:: 0:44:22

Tech News Today 653: A Patent Party Don’t Stop

Shows/ Tech News Today / December 20th, 2012

Hosts: Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Iyaz Akhtar and Jason Howell

Who should be person of the year in tech? Amazon’s getting into comedy, tablet owners taking over the Internet, and more.

Guests: Nate Lanxon

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Running time:: 0:43:43

Tech News Today 652: Dumb, Not Evil

Shows/ Tech News Today / December 19th, 2012

Hosts: Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Iyaz Akhtar and Jason Howell

Instagram says they’re really sorry, Nokia might do a Windows tablet, Facebook video ads will autoplay, and more.

Guests: Eric Olander

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Running time:: 0:47:35

Autopilot S2E06 – Twin Peaks

AutoPilot/ Shows / December 18th, 2012

Twin Peaks is an American television serial drama created by David Lynch and Mark Frost. The series follows an investigation, headed by FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan), into the murder of homecoming queen Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee). Its pilot episode was first broadcast on April 8, 1990 on ABC. Seven more episodes were produced, and the series was renewed for a second season that aired until June 10, 1991.

Tech News Today 651: Triple Beard Threat

Shows/ Tech News Today / December 18th, 2012

Hosts: Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Iyaz Akhtar and Jason Howell

Instagram angers everyone, Apple and Samsung back in court, new Amazon Smartphone rumor, and more.

Guests: Patrick Beja

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Running time:: 0:49:05