Episode 10: Happy Anniversary!

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We finally made it to TEN episodes, so it's time to announce who gets a free copy of "XCOM: Enemy Unknown!" Also, let's have a talk about this new idea called "Phonebloks," since they might just change mobile devices as we know them...
SHOW NOTES:
"Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." on Fox
Phonebloks
The LG G2 Smart Phone
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Smart Phone

Episode 9: FREE GAME GIVEAWAY!

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Time for another awesome episode of our little podcast.  First of all, we've decided to give away a free computer game to commemorate our upcoming 10th episode!  Listen for details on how to enter.  You'll also be treated to Dan's opinion of Apple iOS 7, and our humble views on some of the new TV shows on the Fall lineup.  Enjoy!

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SHOW NOTES:
Waterproof iPhone Hoax
How to ACTUALLY waterproof your phone
What is Microsoft Going to Do with Your iPhone?
"Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." on ABC
"Sherlock" on BBC Alternate Pilot
"Sleepy Hollow" on Fox
"The Michael J. Fox Show" on NBC
"The Crazy Ones" on CBS
Dan's Podcast: "Everything Noob"

What is Microsoft Going to Do With Your iPhone?

What's the catch here, Micosoft? First you make 'Bing' the default search engine for Siri, and now you're buying "gently used" iPhones for store credit? I can't decide if this is a smart business move, or just a waste of time. I have a theory though...

Episode 8: Apples & Androids

Apologies for the delay in getting this episode up.  As you may or may not have heard, much of Colorado is flooded at the moment; and Colorado happens to be where Dan and I are!  We are both fine, but acts of God tend to throw people off their routines.  Anyway, we finally got to sit down and talk about all the latest Apple news!  Have a listen, won't you?

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SHOW NOTES:
Everything from Apple's announcement event
Flooding in Colorado

Apple Considering Larger Screen for Future iPhones

iPhone users such as myself may be more or less excited about this news. As it turns out, the iPhone 6 may be the first iPhone to feature a larger screen like it's Android competitors. As an iPhone user (for now) I don't know how I feel about this change. Some could argue that the best thing about the iPhone is it's sleek design that actually fits in a normal sized pocket.

Episode 7: Flippin' Burgers for More Benjamins

This week, we actually managed to stay on one subject for half an hour.  Okay, we got side-tracked a little; but our show is called "Drew and Dan DIGRESS," after all!  Anywho, this week it's all about the fast food workers' strike.  Should they get $15 per hour?  Should we just raise the minimum wage?  Let's talk about it, shall we?

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SHOW NOTES:

Fast Food Workers Preparing to Strike

McDonald's / VISA "Sample Monthly Budget"

Forbes' Take on McDonald's Sample Budget

Case for Raising Minimum Wage

Peter Capaldi Cast as 'Doctor Who:' Drew Weighs In

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First of all, let me make one thing clear: I didn't start watching Doctor Who until it came out of retirement in 2005. Actually, to be perfectly honest, I didn't watch my first full episode until a couple years later, when Netflix kept thrusting it in my face. Before that, the only exposure I had to the famous Time Lord and his companions was what I occasionally saw on Public Access as I flipped through channels; and at that point, I had no idea what was going on, so I never watched for more than a minute or two. Despite all that, though, I'd still consider myself a pretty hardcore Doctor Who fan nowadays; but rest assured, you won't get any of that "I liked it before it was cool" hipster attitude from me.  All that considered, I can say without reservation that I'm excited to see Peter Capaldi taking up the role of The Doctor. Here's why...

Episode 6: Smartphone Alerts and 'Star Wars'

First of all: WE ARE STILL ALIVE!  We had some hiccups getting our latest episode up and running, but here it is!

Also, Drew is working on a post about Doctor Who!  Keep an eye out for that in the coming week.  Until then, please enjoy the show!

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SHOW NOTES:
Amber Alerts sent to cell phones
"Star Wars Episode VII" to release in Dec. 2015
Obi Wan Kenobi Returning for Ep. VII
Palpatine returning for Ep. VII
Jonathan Rhys Meyers cast in "Star Wars VII?"
Destruction in "Man of Steel"

Is a 5th Indiana Jones Movie a Great Idea?

Folks, I'm torn here... I loved the first 3 Indiana Jones movies. So much that I honestly can't pick a favorite! I tried to like the 4th one, and for some parts of it I didn't think it was as bad as everyone made it out to be. For the most part though, it wasn't an Indiana Jones film as far as I'm concerned. So the idea of a 5th installment is both exciting and scary all at the same time.

Episode 5: A Chat About Mobile Gaming

You may have seen my earlier post about the recent "Firefly Online" announcement, and all the fond Browncoat memories it's been stirring.  Well, Dan and I let that be a jumping off point for an entire show about mobile gaming.  I feel like we covered a lot of ground!  Enjoy the show, and let us know what you think about mobile gaming, down in the comments!

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SHOW NOTES:
Our first written blog post!
More info on "Firelfy"
More info on "Serenity"
"Halo: Spartan Assault"
"Star Trek: Starship Creator"

'Firefly Online:' Is the Upcoming MMO Game a Cause for Excitement, Or Concern? [VIDEO]

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Last week, I almost lost my mind with excitement.  I was sitting at my computer, near-mindlessly scrolling through my Facebook news feed, when my eye caught a series of key words all grouped together that gave me goosebumps: "Firefly Online Game Announcement."

The "Firefly" TV series is one of a select few pieces of media that I rented first, and had to own later.  When I was in high school, I ordered the series through Netflix, one disc at a time, and watched all the episodes on a disc in one sitting before immediately sending away for the next one.  Sometimes, it takes me several episodes of a series to decide I like it; but I was hooked on "Firefly" after 20 minutes.

Alas, I knew my enjoyment would be short-lived, due to "Firefly" being cancelled by Fox after only 14 episodes.  As I watched the DVD's, I dreaded the inevitable last moment of the final episode, when there would be nothing more to see.  And when that moment came, I was honestly very sad.

So, of course, I had to have the series to own, to experience over and over again at my leisure.  There was no alternative.  I had become a dyed-in-the-wool "Browncoat," and nothing would ever take that away from me.  Unfortunately, being a high school student with no gainful income to speak of, the $30 cost of the box set was out of my reach.  Luckily, I received it as a Christmas present several months later, and all was right with the world.

Then, in 2005, a friend of my college-freshman-self told me there was a movie trailer that I "absolutely had to see."  I walked to the computer, saw the word "Serenity" scrawled across the screen, and my jaw hit the floor.

A "Firefly" MOVIE!?  Eposode 14 isn't the end?  Am I dreaming??

Luckily, no, I wasn't.

I saw "Serenity" as soon as it came out; and to this day, it remains one of my favorite movies of all time.  Though I own it on DVD, I've yet to pick it up on Blu-Ray, which still bothers me constantly; but I'll get it someday, I assure you.

I can only denounce "Serenity" for one reason; and it has nothing to do with the film itself, but rather, the hope it gave me.  Even before the movie was released, there were rumors about sequels and/or more TV episodes.  I tried not to get excited, but I couldn't help it.  This was a franchise that, despite it's short life, was so expertly crafted and executed, that I was very emotionally connected to it (as are all Browncoats).  I wanted so badly for the saga of "Firefly" to continue, at least in some form.  But here we are, eight years later, without so much as a passing phrase about anything new.

That is, until those words on Facebook caught my eye last week.

At San Diego Comic-Con, developers released a very short teaser for an upcoming MMO game set in the "Firefly" universe.  Simply titled "Firefly Online," the trailer boasts a few seconds of imagery and music that would make any fan giddy.  And that's exactly how I felt when I watched it: giddy.

But after looking into it further, I found that the game is only going to be released on mobile devices, at least at first.  Now, I understand the appeal of that concept on paper.  When you have a vast game set in such a popular universe, why not let players constantly stay connected with their smartphones and tablets, right?

But how many people currently play those types of in-depth, time-consuming MMO games exclusively on their phones?  To me, mobile gaming is about easy, simple, and instant fun; not about hunkering down and questing for hours.  Battery life alone would be a huge issue!

Although, maybe "Firefly Online" isn't going to be that type of game.  Maybe we'll just select ships and crews from drop-down menus and send them out on automated jobs that we check back on  later.  I really, really hope there's more to it than that, but it's a possibility nonetheless.

I guess my bottom line is this: they better not screw this up.  Making a game from a franchise with a devoted following is already risky enough; but add in the fact that Fox has broken the Browncoats' hearts at least once already, and that puts all parties involved on very shaky ground.

Right now, I guess I'll just try to stay optimistic.  After all, something is better than nothing, right?

Here's the teaser.  What do you think?

Episode 4: So Many Movies!

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We've been tech nerds, and video game nerds; but now it's time to be MOVIE NERDS!

SHOW NOTES:
"Man of Steel" Sequel feat. BATMAN
Pixar's "Planes"
The Pixar Theory: All movies are linked
JJ Abrams to Direct Star Wars Episode VII
"Avengers: Age of Ultron"
"Kingdom Hearts 3" Creator Wants Marvel, Star Wars Content
"The Amazing Spider-Man 2:" Jamie Foxx as Electro

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Episode 3: Video Game Nerdgasm

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