Boldly Going Nowhere

In today's episode, Justin is absent, but Jordan steps in to fill the void. The guys talk movies - lots of movies. Featuring a review of The People vs. George Lucas (a 2010 documentary/comedy film which uses a courtroom debate approach to explore the issues of filmmaking and fanaticism pertaining to the Star Wars franchise), The Muppets, and a discussion of Director's Cuts vs. Theatrical Releases, this episode is a film buff's wet dream. If you were upset about the lack of Jean-Luc Godard in previous episodes, this one's for you.

Shout out to our podcast buddies at Fear the Boot! 

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This beer is TERRIBLE. It is also one of the most delicious beverages that we have ever had the privilege of pouring down our gullets. On today's episode, Brian reviews La Terrible, a Belgian Strong Ale beer from the Unibroue brewery in Chambly, Quebec. It is incredibly dark, comes in an ominous-looking bottle, and at 10.5% ABV, will definitely knock you on your ass. And damn is it good.

Terrible name, incredible beer. Stay thirsty, nerds.

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In today's episode...well, we're actually pretty beat from two days of band practice getting ready for Stephen and the Hawkings first official gig (*ahem* stephenandthehawkings.bandcamp.com *ahem*) so this won't be a regular episode full of our witty banter. Instead, we're going to do something we should have done a long time ago - put up our interviews from the Art of Video Games press coverage, recorded March 15-16. The exhibit is running until September 30, 2012, so you still have plenty of time to go see it if you have not done so yet.

First up is our interview with Chris Melissinos, the guest curator and creator of the Art of Video Games exhibit. Check out http://www.americanart.si.edu/exhibitions/archive/2012/games/ for more info!

Next we have an interview with Triforce Quartet, who performed at the GameFest event kicking off the Art of Video Games exhibit. They play video game music with traditional String Quartet instruments. Check them out at https://www.facebook.com/TriforceQuartet and http://www.youtube.com/user/shwrtzify

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In today's episode, Colin, Sean, and Justin review the 80s classic The Princess Bride, screened at the Weinberg Center for the Arts as part of the Flying Dog Film Series. The Flying Dog guys never fail to deliver on a great event, and this was no exception - the theater was packed with people all there to relive their childhoods with this true cinema classic. Of course no one really needs a review of this movie, but why wouldn't you listen to this episode? It's The Princess Bride! If you've never seen it, you never really had a childhood!

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In today's episode, Justin reviews the second album from Syracuse, NY-based indie rock band Ra Ra Riot, entitled The Orchard, released 2010. With a chamber-pop aesthetic reminscent of Vampire Weekend, the band benefits from simple yet powerful arrangements, lush instrumentation, and high studio production values. Track 6, "You and I Know," is especially a must-listen. Justin, Colin, and Sean enjoy their brand new mixer in this episode as well.

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In today's episode, we have a real treat: an interview recorded with improv stars Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood. You will remember them from the hit Emmy Award-winning show Whose Line Is It Anyway? This episode was recorded at the Weinberg Center for the Arts in Frederick, MD. Colin and Brad are on tour performing their two-man show, which incorporates the familiar improv games you may remember and then takes them to the next level by adding an element...of danger. Details can be found at www.colinandbradshow.com

Also in this episode: A Retrospective of Countdown to Yuri's Night, Justin talks about watching children's movies while delusional with fever, and Brian tells a story about urine. Enjoy!

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In today's episode, Colin and Sean review Bunraku, a 2010 martial arts film starring Josh Hartnett, Demi Moore, Woody Harrelson, and...Gackt (he's big in Japan). "Bunraku" is a 400-year old form of Japanese puppet theater, but it's not entirely clear what that has to do with this movie. This film is like if Akira Kurosawa and Sergio Leone had a three-way with dystopian fiction. Justin hasn't seen it and therefore tries to talk about another Hartnett vehicle, Lucky Number Slevin.

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Today, Justin talks about a local band. How local? Extremely local. Stephen and the Hawkings are "Frederick's #1 Melodic Chillcore Band." The band is comprised of members Justin Eisenstadt, Sean Holmes, Brian Massey, and Colin Caccamise. Wait, why do those names sound familiar? Hmm...not sure. Well, whoever they are, they sound like pretty awesome dudes. Probably really attractive as well. Check out their sound on http://stephenandthehawkings.bandcamp.com and stay tuned for upcoming shows!

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In today's episode, we are joined by a special guest - Justin's longtime friend from high school, Robbie Huenger. Get these two talking and there's no telling what's going to happen. The conversation goes everywhere from Chris Kattan, reminiscing about high school, the Illuminati, and the weird shit that Justin's dad and older brother purchase. Oh, and congratulations to Rob and Cassie on the recent birth of their daughter, Camryn.

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In this special episode, we interview Jared Davis, Kitty Glitter, Matt Grant, and DRINKBOT, the organizers and performers of Countdown to Yuri's Night. This Saturday, April 14 from 8 pm to 2 am at the Artisphere in Rosslyn, VA - DC's Only Annual Cosmonaughty Art Exhibit, Variety Show and Dance Party Celebrating The First Human Spaceflight! There will be live music, burlesque shows, a freaking moon bounce, costumed shenanigans - oh, and did I mention that there is a robot that makes beverages?

Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Go to www.c2yn.com or www.outofthisworldparty.com for details.

The CastWave Studios crew will be in attendance, so we hope to see you there!

In today's episode, Colin and Sean review the movie Goon, a comedy starring Seann William Scott that premiered March 30, 2012. Seann plays a likeable but extremely dopey brute of a man who becomes the enforcer for a minor league hockey team. The film is an adaptation of the book Goon: The True Story of an Unlikely Journey into Minor League Hockey by Adam Frattasio and Doug Smith, the former minor league hockey player that Scott's character is based on. The film also features Jay Baruchel (who co-wrote the movie) in his filthiest and most hilarious role yet.

Justin chimes in as well, but only to demonstrate his lack of knowledge about hockey.

The film had an extremely limited theatrical release, but you can rent it online from Amazon.com

In today's episode, Justin reviews Saturday Morning, the first album from recently-defunct Baltimore rock band Fools & Horses, voted Best of Baltimore 2008, 2009, and 2010. Fools & Horses combines "the melody and pure, organic power of the 90's with the intensity of the lyrics and kinetic rhythms of today's hits." Or, as Justin puts it, "they're like a delicious peanut butter and Nutella sandwich - the familiar meets the slightly exotic." A winning combination.

But first, a discussion of animal-themed naming conventions in indie rock, courtesy of this article from BeatCrave. Yes, it's three years old, but the points it makes are still quite relevant!

On today's episode, we get excited for Yuri's Night, the World Space Party on April 12! From the official website: 

"Yuri’s Night is a global celebration of humanity’s past, present, and future in space. Yuri’s Night parties and events are held around the world every April in commemoration of April 12, 1961, the day of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin’s first manned spaceflight, and April 12, 1981, the inaugural launch of NASA’s Space Shuttle.

Yuri’s Night events combine space-themed partying with education and outreach. These  events can range from an all-night mix of techno and technology at a NASA Center, to a movie showing and stargazing at your local college, to a gathering of friends at a bar or barbecue."

Boldly Going Nowhere will be attending a Yuri's Night event at the Artisphere in Rosslyn, VA on Saturday, April 14! Details here. Join us if you're in the area.

Oh, and we also talk about the new Michael Bay Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles abomination. Justin has some surprising remarks about.

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In today's episode, Justin discusses the Canterbury Scene, an obscure blip in music history that revolved around a group of progressive rock, avant-garde, and jazz musicians in the city of Canterbury, Kent, England during the late 1960s-early 1970s. These artists were characterized by psychedelic whimsy, goofy lyrics, and heavy jazz influence. Justin explains why this weird moment in progressive rock history influenced everyone from Pink Floyd to Brian Eno to indie rockers like Grizzly Bear. 

Song clips in this episode:

"Bike" by Pink Floyd from Piper at the Gates of Dawn

"Golf Girl" by Caravan from In the Land of Grey and Pink

"Hope for Happiness" by Soft Machine from The Soft Machine

"Sea Song" by Robert Wyatt from Rock Bottom

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Special guest BGN Correspondent Jordan "TheSynapZe" Hazelwood joins in today's episode as we counsel Sean through an emotionally traumatizing encounter with an elderly man at the YMCA gym. We also wish a happy 9th birthday to Rooster Teeth, the people behind the popular machinima series Red vs. Blue. Finally, we present a colossal testament to human failure with a discussion of Paul Christoforo and the Ocean Marketing emails meme. We run down the "Top 5 Hare-brained Schemes to Get Into PAX East."

Enjoy our new intro, courtesy of Stephen and the Hawkings.

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