http://www.galacticwatercooler.com Each week (for three years running) GWC\'s geek hosts jump into new material, becoming fans and passing on the experience with the help of what\'s widely recognized as the friendliest community in science fiction and fantasy. Rolling Stone magazine called GWC \"the NPR of BSG,\" and Howard Stern agreed, describing GWC (and geeking in general) as a \"guilty pleasure.\" Past topics include The Guild, Alien, Eureka, Eve Online, Star Trek, Terminator, Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, Firefly, Serenity, Dr. Horrible, Tron, War Games, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Cosmos, Batman, Transformers, X-Men, Mass Effect, SyFy and sci-fi programs, individuals such as Will Smith, Felicia Day, Joss Whedon, and many more! Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:48:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 en ©Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara 2003-2006 chuck@galacticawatercooler.com (Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara) chuck@galacticawatercooler.com 1440 science fiction, sci-fi, Star Trek, Star Wars, Chuck, geek, fantasy, Avatar Weekly sci-fi, fantasy, and comic talk. Each week (for three years running) GWC's geek hosts jump into new material, becoming fans and passing on the experience with the help of what's widely recognized as the friendliest community in science fiction and fantasy. Rolling Stone magazine called GWC "the NPR of BSG," and Howard Stern agreed, describing GWC (and geeking in general) as a "guilty pleasure." Past topics include The Guild, Alien, Eureka, Eve Online, Star Trek, Terminator, Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, Firefly, Serenity, Dr. Horrible, Tron, War Games, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Cosmos, Avatar, Batman, Transformers, X-Men, Mass Effect, SyFy and sci-fi programs, individuals such as Will Smith, Felicia Day, Joss Whedon, and many more! Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara chuck@galacticawatercooler.com No no http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/GWC-144x144.jpg http://www.galacticwatercooler.com 144 144 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/03/07/gwc-podcast-209/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/03/07/gwc-podcast-209/#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:48:30 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4601 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/03/07/gwc-podcast-209/feed/ 142:41 This week: We talk father/son relationships in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. We analyze leadership in Firefly. And we run down the week in ... This week: We talk father/son relationships in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. We analyze leadership in Firefly. And we run down the week in geek, including critical reactions to Tim Burton's new Alice in Wonderland flick, Rachel Nichols' upcoming non-green work in Conan, Comedy Central's new Futurama eps (coming soon!), Guy Ritchie's future take on Excalibur, Disney's potentially awesome Tron animated series, and NPH's search for blue boobies in the Smurfs movie. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/02/28/gwc-podcast-208/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/02/28/gwc-podcast-208/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:39:40 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4583 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/02/28/gwc-podcast-208/feed/ 124:06 This week: We talk Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Audra and Chuck learn to use a whip and chat with David and Will ... This week: We talk Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Audra and Chuck learn to use a whip and chat with David and Will Morgan, the folks that made the original whips for Dr. Jones. We find out from listeners who's best in the sack, Indy or Sr. And we run down the week in geek, including the awesome new Halo Legends mashup, an alien built of motorcycle parts, a lawsuit for blowing up Jesus in 2012, Ole Miss' wishful new mascot, and zombies in Minneapolis. Indiana Jones, whips, Firefly Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/02/20/gwc-podcast-207/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/02/20/gwc-podcast-207/#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:33:18 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4576 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/02/20/gwc-podcast-207/feed/ 156:41 This week: We dive into the world of every geek's hero -- Indiana Jones. We finally talk Firefly in the first of a 7-part, 14-week ... This week: We dive into the world of every geek's hero -- Indiana Jones. We finally talk Firefly in the first of a 7-part, 14-week Firefly arc. And we judge the Harry Potter porn titles contest. We also run down the week in geek, including Michael Trucco's upcoming appearance on "V" (and Jon Frakes' "V" directoral debut), Shatner's attachment to an upcoming S*** My Dad Says pilot, Mitt Romney's Vulcan grip (on Skylar Gordy), and three new Mass Effect 2 downloadable content packs. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/02/13/gwc-podcast-206/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/02/13/gwc-podcast-206/#comments Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:47:09 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4570 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/02/13/gwc-podcast-206/feed/ 135:26 This week: We take some air time to round up some of the awesome TV we've been watching over the last couple of months including ... This week: We take some air time to round up some of the awesome TV we've been watching over the last couple of months including Caprica, Chuck, Big Bang Theory, and Sanctuary. We wrap up the fantasy sci-fi challenge with an awards ceremony. And we take some sweet listener calls. And we run down the week in geek, including new news on the Riddick sequel front, Daft Punk's who-else-could-possibly-do-this-as-well tap for the Tron Legacy soundtrack, new release dates for Spiderman 4 and Trek 12 (or 2, depending on how you look at it), and a movie release battle you'll probably never see. Chuck, Big Bang Theory, Caprica, fantasy sci-fi Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/02/06/gwc-podcast-205/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/02/06/gwc-podcast-205/#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:35:51 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4563 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/02/06/gwc-podcast-205/feed/ 131:01 Wondering why 205 was delayed a week? It was preempted by Sean's beautiful new daughter! This week: We chat about '50s stereotypes and awesomely-wacko AI ... Wondering why 205 was delayed a week? It was preempted by Sean's beautiful new daughter! This week: We chat about '50s stereotypes and awesomely-wacko AI in 2001. In the final round of the fantasy sci-fi challenge we tackle the ultimate challenge: fighting our own team -- written onto super-hot Dollhouse actives. And we run down the week in geek, including NASA's important announcements, a possible Dune director's not-so-important announcements, what happens when Rocky Horror Picture Show trips and sticks its chocolate in Avatar's peanut butter, and the fact that Chuck has never had occasion to crossdress. (Doh!) Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/02/02/podcast-205-delayed/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/02/02/podcast-205-delayed/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:07:03 +0000 Solai http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4561 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/02/02/podcast-205-delayed/feed/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/23/gwc-podcast-204/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/23/gwc-podcast-204/#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2010 01:15:08 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4557 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/23/gwc-podcast-204/feed/ 124:39 This week: We talk foamy boobs and pod people in this week's penultimate classic sci-fi feature, Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Our fantasy sci-fi tournament ... This week: We talk foamy boobs and pod people in this week's penultimate classic sci-fi feature, Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Our fantasy sci-fi tournament takes a turn for the worse as our poor producer Solai is kidnapped by pissed-off Klingons. And we run down the week in geek, including a new, more offensive (and yet still fun) Hot Tub Time Machine trailer, Mark Webb's desire for a second Spider-Man trilogy based on the Ultimate Spidey timeline, next week's can't-come-soon-enough Mass Effect 2 launch, discounted-to-sell Space Shuttles and SSMEs, and Versace's upcoming Tron fashion line. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/18/it%e2%80%99s-an-honor-to-be-nominated%e2%80%a6and-it%e2%80%99s-about-time/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/18/it%e2%80%99s-an-honor-to-be-nominated%e2%80%a6and-it%e2%80%99s-about-time/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:35:57 +0000 The Operator http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4527 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/18/it%e2%80%99s-an-honor-to-be-nominated%e2%80%a6and-it%e2%80%99s-about-time/feed/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/16/gwc-podcast-203/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/16/gwc-podcast-203/#comments Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:03:11 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4548 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/16/gwc-podcast-203/feed/ 130:30 This week: Bioware guru Casey Hudson clues us in on Mass Effect 2's characters, story, and awesome new gameplay features. We talk damn dirty apes ... This week: Bioware guru Casey Hudson clues us in on Mass Effect 2's characters, story, and awesome new gameplay features. We talk damn dirty apes in this week's classic sci-fi feature, Planet of the Apes -- including Sean's Moses run-in. And our fantasy sci-fi teams struggle to get lucky with red-carpet hotties. We also run down the week in geek, including a killer (if possibly fake) Tekken movie trailer, Caprica's increasingly-less-accurately-described "premiere," Spider-Man 4's ugly end (and new beginning), a newly-announced Firefly short story collection, and Scott Bakula's upcoming return to Chuck. Casey Hudson, Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, Chuck, Planet of the Apes Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/09/gwc-podcast-202/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/09/gwc-podcast-202/#comments Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:29:22 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4541 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/09/gwc-podcast-202/feed/ 146:06 This week: Leading up to tomorrow's Chuck season three premiere we talk to some Chuck cast members including Tony Hale (Emmett), Julia Ling (Anna), Josh ... This week: Leading up to tomorrow's Chuck season three premiere we talk to some Chuck cast members including Tony Hale (Emmett), Julia Ling (Anna), Josh Gomez (Morgan), and Bonita Friedericy (General Beckman). We tackle fantasy sci-fi challenge number two with another round of, um, unique solutions to an age old problem. And we take in 1953's War of the Worlds in our continuing classic sci-fi arc. We also run down the week in geek, including new Halo Reach details, Sean's take on the in-game sword-wielding dominatrix Bayonetta, NPH's Big Gay Battle win, and Twilight's affect on dog owners. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/09/fight-heaven-itself-with-bayonetta/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/09/fight-heaven-itself-with-bayonetta/#comments Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:26:06 +0000 Sean http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4530 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/09/fight-heaven-itself-with-bayonetta/feed/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/02/gwc-podcast-201/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/02/gwc-podcast-201/#comments Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:14:07 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4525 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/02/gwc-podcast-201/feed/ 138:13 This week: We discuss one of the most awaited movies of 2009 -- Avatar. We take on our first fantasy sci-fi challenge. And we dive ... This week: We discuss one of the most awaited movies of 2009 -- Avatar. We take on our first fantasy sci-fi challenge. And we dive into 1951's The Day The Earth Stood Still, the first movie in our classic sci-fi arc. We also run down the week in geek, including Sir Patrick (Stewart)'s recent knighthood, Bryan Singer's attachment to X-Men 4, Paramount's resounding "no" to The Wrath of Quagmire, an attempted auction of "the most realistic" BttF DeLorean replica, and new applications for new Chuck's new Chuck-fu powers. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/30/my-new-dragon-puppy/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/30/my-new-dragon-puppy/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:37:20 +0000 Sean http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4512 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/30/my-new-dragon-puppy/feed/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/28/slingers-trailer-proves-heists-are-so-much-more-fun-in-zero-g/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/28/slingers-trailer-proves-heists-are-so-much-more-fun-in-zero-g/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:12:54 +0000 John http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4450 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/28/slingers-trailer-proves-heists-are-so-much-more-fun-in-zero-g/feed/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/28/symphony-of-science-plays-on/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/28/symphony-of-science-plays-on/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:05:14 +0000 Topgun http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4424 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/28/symphony-of-science-plays-on/feed/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/28/dragon-age-origins-and-tng/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/28/dragon-age-origins-and-tng/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:11:45 +0000 Sean http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4497 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/28/dragon-age-origins-and-tng/feed/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/27/gwc-podcast-200/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/27/gwc-podcast-200/#comments Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:29:24 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4495 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/27/gwc-podcast-200/feed/ 132:03 This week we just sit around and shoot the bull, taking a week off to reminisce about our last 199 podcasts. If this is your ... This week we just sit around and shoot the bull, taking a week off to reminisce about our last 199 podcasts. If this is your first GWC download, you might want to back up a week to #199 (or grab next week's #201) to get a better sample of normal GWC content. This 'cast was recorded with a live audience via TalkShoe and preceded an open-mic party. Thanks to all who attended. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/19/gwc-podcast-199/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/19/gwc-podcast-199/#comments Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:37:39 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4489 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/19/gwc-podcast-199/feed/ 157:07 This week: We discuss leadership's role in the Return of the King. We draft teams for our upcoming fantasy sci-fi game. And Audra and the ... This week: We discuss leadership's role in the Return of the King. We draft teams for our upcoming fantasy sci-fi game. And Audra and the Tolkein Professor speculate on why fantasy literature gets the shaft among the cognoscenti. We also run down the week in geek, including the critics response to Avatar's opening (and Sigourney Weaver's awesome Daily Show appearance), S*F*'s free streaming release of Caprica, Alien screenwriter and Return of the Living Dead director Dan O'Bannon's death, an incredible gift we received from GWCers (visit http://www.gwc200.com to see it for yourself), and our announcement of dates and hotel information for the 2010 GWC International Meetup: March 19-21, 2010. Lord of the Rings, Tolkein Professor, fantasy, sci-fi, science fiction, Avatar Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/12/gwc-podcast-198/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/12/gwc-podcast-198/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:00:10 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4465 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/12/gwc-podcast-198/feed/ 136:32 This week: Audra talks middle-Earth technology with The Tolkien Professor. Sean relates his awesome Tekken 3 tournament experience and teaches Chuck -- and you -- ... This week: Audra talks middle-Earth technology with The Tolkien Professor. Sean relates his awesome Tekken 3 tournament experience and teaches Chuck -- and you -- how to go from zero to hero in Tekken 6 with just a few hours practice. And we discuss battle tactics and leadership in Lord of the Rings: Two Towers. We also run down the week in geek, including the Pride and Prejudice and Zombies film's addition of Natalie Portman to their fold, David Lynch's George Lucas bash session in NYC, Joss Whedon's opinion as to why Dollhouse met low ratings and was canceled, and Sean's rant regarding Modern Warfare 2's LAN party blow-off. Lord of the Rings, Tolkien Professor, Tolkein, Tekken, Tekken 6, Joss Whedon Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/05/gwc-podcast-197/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/05/gwc-podcast-197/#comments Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:10:27 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4452 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/05/gwc-podcast-197/feed/ 136:46 This week: We dive into Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Miracle Laurie joins us to talk dolls, acting, Uke Box Heroes, ... This week: We dive into Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Miracle Laurie joins us to talk dolls, acting, Uke Box Heroes, and the return of Dollhouse for its final run. Audra chats lit with the Tolkien Professor. And we run down the week in geek, including Comcast's NBC purchase, a sad SETI@Home user's professional peril, the new Star Trek MMO, and the awesome (and regrettably-named) new Firefly-meets-Ocean's 11 sci-fi show Slingers reel. Lord of the Rings, LotR, Dollhouse, Miracle Laurie, Tolkien Professor Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/30/what-is-paul/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/30/what-is-paul/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:41:29 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4447 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/30/what-is-paul/feed/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/28/gwc-podcast-196/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/28/gwc-podcast-196/#comments Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:31:58 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4444 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/28/gwc-podcast-196/feed/ 123:54 This week: We explore Batman's utility belt and batcave of gadgets, laying out our top ten. We discuss Battlestar Galactica's direct-to-DVD movie The Plan. And ... This week: We explore Batman's utility belt and batcave of gadgets, laying out our top ten. We discuss Battlestar Galactica's direct-to-DVD movie The Plan. And we run down the week in geek -- complete with new intro music -- including the newly-released start dates for new Scrubs and Chuck, New Moon's record-breaking first day, Zoe Saldana's awesome Details mag sex-kitten slap down, the reunion of Galileo's fingers, teeth, and body, and Katee Sackhoff's Big Bang Theory guest appearance. A definite don't miss this week: Audra's boob report. Batman, Battlestar Galactica, The Plan Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/21/gwc-podcast-195/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/21/gwc-podcast-195/#comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:33:36 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4419 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/21/gwc-podcast-195/feed/ 120:17 This week: We tackle the difficult question of who's the best movie Batman. Audra talks nipple armor. We discuss our second impressions of this year's ... This week: We tackle the difficult question of who's the best movie Batman. Audra talks nipple armor. We discuss our second impressions of this year's Trek movie after watching it in the comfort of the GWC lair's home theater. And we run down the week in geek, including a newly-released premiere date for Lost, a new Weber book, updated Trek 12 release speculation, Sean's take on the new Prisoner series, and a Boston con founder who pleaded guilty to theft charges after allegedly canning a con and blaming the guests. Batman, Trek, Star Trek, sci-fi, science fiction, news Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/17/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/17/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:37:31 +0000 Default Prophet http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4402 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/17/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2/feed/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/14/gwc-podcast-194/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/14/gwc-podcast-194/#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:42:56 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4408 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/14/gwc-podcast-194/feed/ 124:48 This week: Former DC and Marvel Comics editor Bob Greenberger brings us up to speed on Batman and discusses his awesome Essential Batman Encyclopedia. We ... This week: Former DC and Marvel Comics editor Bob Greenberger brings us up to speed on Batman and discusses his awesome Essential Batman Encyclopedia. We get our a capella geek on with The Blanks (a.k.a. Ted's Band from Scrubs). And we talk V, sharing our thoughts about the new remake. In the news: Dollhouse's cancellation (and possible Dr. Horrible news?), Avatar's half-a-billion-dollar budget (and killer story), and Modern Warfare 2's $300 million opening day. Batman, The Blanks, Scrubs, Ted's Band, Riding The Wave, V, Bob Greenberger, comics Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/12/lift-us-up-where-we-belong/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/12/lift-us-up-where-we-belong/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:14:56 +0000 Topgun http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4312 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/12/lift-us-up-where-we-belong/feed/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/07/gwc-podcast-193/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/07/gwc-podcast-193/#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:26:38 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4305 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/07/gwc-podcast-193/feed/ 123:48 This week: Ann Druyan and Nick Sagan give us a unique and heartfelt look into the origins of Cosmos and Contact -- and what esteemed ... This week: Ann Druyan and Nick Sagan give us a unique and heartfelt look into the origins of Cosmos and Contact -- and what esteemed scientist, citizen, father, and husband Carl Sagan was really like. SETI @ Home chief scientist Dan Werthimer explains humanity's actual plan for how to deal with the discovery of an extra-terrestrial signal. We watch and discuss Contact. And we catch up on sci-fi news, including new books in the I, Robot series, an SG-U writer/producers blog meltdown, hope for Dr. Horrible 2, and the first How To Train Your Dragon trailer. Don't forget: We're celebrating Carl Sagan's 75th birthday with a party on TalkShoe starting at 8pm CT Monday, Nov. 9th. (Details on galacticwatercooler.com!) Contact, Cosmos, Carl Sagan, Ann Druyan, Nick Sagan Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/03/gwc-escape-to-new-york/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/03/gwc-escape-to-new-york/#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:29:10 +0000 Topgun http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4164 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/03/gwc-escape-to-new-york/feed/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/31/gwc-podcast-192/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/31/gwc-podcast-192/#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:07:24 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4175 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/31/gwc-podcast-192/feed/ 91:58 It's Halloween, and we have a very special podcast for you. We check out perennial season favorite Shaun of the Dead, Sean offers his thoughts ... It's Halloween, and we have a very special podcast for you. We check out perennial season favorite Shaun of the Dead, Sean offers his thoughts on Tekken 6, and we relate our early ODST experiences. Halo, Halo ODST, Tekken, Halloween, Shaun of the Dead, zombies Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/31/the-ares-i-x-our-next-starship/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/31/the-ares-i-x-our-next-starship/#comments Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:43:44 +0000 Solarpilot http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4144 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/31/the-ares-i-x-our-next-starship/feed/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/30/you-can-have-wood-for-sheep-on-the-go/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/30/you-can-have-wood-for-sheep-on-the-go/#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:33:47 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4160 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/30/you-can-have-wood-for-sheep-on-the-go/feed/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/30/tekken-6-the-kings-of-iron-fist-return/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/30/tekken-6-the-kings-of-iron-fist-return/#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:21:20 +0000 Sean http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4146 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/30/tekken-6-the-kings-of-iron-fist-return/feed/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/26/what-if-thoreau-had-an-iphone-at-walden-pond/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/26/what-if-thoreau-had-an-iphone-at-walden-pond/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:33:22 +0000 Solai http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4127 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/26/what-if-thoreau-had-an-iphone-at-walden-pond/feed/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/24/gwc-podcast-191/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/24/gwc-podcast-191/#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:18:16 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4132 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/24/gwc-podcast-191/feed/ 132:44 This week: We run down some awesome news items including the upcoming Tekken 6 release, The Plan's leak (no spoilers, of course, as we won't ... This week: We run down some awesome news items including the upcoming Tekken 6 release, The Plan's leak (no spoilers, of course, as we won't see it until the release next week), some awesome SG-U featurettes, Dollhouse's fate, and Joss Whedon's Glee gig. The guys from HowStuffWorks.com's TechStuff podcast join us to offer their perspective on the Voyager program and the close connection between science fact and science fiction. John Boswell walks us through his two awesome auto-tuned science tunes. We dive into Encyclopedia Galactica and the Drake equation. And Chuck treks to Sean's childhood home to find out if he really watched Cosmos as a kid -- with surprising results. Cosmos, Carl Sagan, TechStuff, auto tune, John Boswell Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/17/gwc-podcast-190/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/17/gwc-podcast-190/#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:28:21 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4123 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/17/gwc-podcast-190/feed/ 121:40 This week with continue the Cosmos arc, taking some time out to dive into a cool way to contribute to the search for alien intelligence: ... This week with continue the Cosmos arc, taking some time out to dive into a cool way to contribute to the search for alien intelligence: SETI @ Home. Highlights: we wonder where our flying car (and Space Shuttle replacement) is, wonder if concentration of political power might have affected past commitment to exploration, discuss the fine line between hope and faith, lament missed opportunities to meet Dr. Sagan, and worry about Vincenzo's lost life. We're joined by guest Dr. Eric Korpela. Cosmos, Carl Sagan, SETI, SETI @ Home, Dr. Eric Korpela Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/10/gwc-podcast-189-call-show/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/10/gwc-podcast-189-call-show/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:37:17 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4121 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/10/gwc-podcast-189-call-show/feed/ 66:20 We set aside some time to take some of the many calls we received over the last few weeks. Highlights: we talk about Stargate's "hard-core ... We set aside some time to take some of the many calls we received over the last few weeks. Highlights: we talk about Stargate's "hard-core sci-fi" credentials, discuss the difference between "not liking" a show and calling it "crap," express our opinions about Gua'uld history as related to Earth's, speculate about what draws scientists to sci-fi, hear Sean's plans for fantasy sci-fi (like fantasy football, but for sci-fi nerds) and Chuck's initial take on Big Bang Theory, and generally commune with GWCers. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/10/gwc-podcast-188-cosmos-part-i/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/10/gwc-podcast-188-cosmos-part-i/#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:48:25 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4118 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/10/gwc-podcast-188-cosmos-part-i/feed/ 107:13 In this episode we get down on some science fact! Highlights: we get the "billyons and billyons" jokes out of the way up front, enjoy ... In this episode we get down on some science fact! Highlights: we get the "billyons and billyons" jokes out of the way up front, enjoy Cosmos' wonderful mix of astronomy and humanities, ponder the role of man in the keeping of history, discuss the difference between fact and opinion, enjoy the awesome circle of inspiration between science fiction and science fact, wonder if exploration will continue at the rate it did during Cosmos' production, and watch Audra lose about $0.47 American. Cosmos, Carl Sagan, astronomy, evolution, Kepler Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/03/stargate-universe-premier/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/03/stargate-universe-premier/#comments Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:21:34 +0000 Audra http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4084 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/03/stargate-universe-premier/feed/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/03/gwc-podcast-187-stargate-sg-u/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/03/gwc-podcast-187-stargate-sg-u/#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:57:56 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4082 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/03/gwc-podcast-187-stargate-sg-u/feed/ 122:38 We enjoyed this week's SG-U premiere! Highlights: enjoy Robert Carlyle's awesome portrayal of the complex Dr. Rush, wonder if Rush really did talk to O'Neill, ... We enjoyed this week's SG-U premiere! Highlights: enjoy Robert Carlyle's awesome portrayal of the complex Dr. Rush, wonder if Rush really did talk to O'Neill, love Eli's portrayal of the geek, ponder who'll be this series' Carter, we hear about Audra and Chuck's wah meter, give Sean crap for having watched Power Rangers, bitch about how Christopher McDonald robbed us of two hours of awesome Shooter McGavin jokes by playing his role so effectively (yeah, his geek-show cred is clear: he was in Fanboys, too), debate whether or not one sacrificial act clears the slate of past d-baggery, and discuss which characters will grow in future episodes. In closing we talk new Mass Effect news, Halo ODST, and preview our next arc: Cosmos! Stargate, Universe, SG-U, SGU, science fiction, sci-fi, syfy Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/30/free-tv-robotech-macross-saga-on-hulu/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/30/free-tv-robotech-macross-saga-on-hulu/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:45:55 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4078 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/30/free-tv-robotech-macross-saga-on-hulu/feed/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/28/a-glorious-dawn-feat-stephen-hawking/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/28/a-glorious-dawn-feat-stephen-hawking/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:08:54 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4071 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/28/a-glorious-dawn-feat-stephen-hawking/feed/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/27/halo-3-odst-badassery/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/27/halo-3-odst-badassery/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:08:16 +0000 Sean http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4063 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/27/halo-3-odst-badassery/feed/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/26/gwc-podcast-186-stargate-part-3/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/26/gwc-podcast-186-stargate-part-3/#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:20:12 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4058 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/26/gwc-podcast-186-stargate-part-3/feed/ 115:55 We watch Stargate Continuum in our last podcast before the SG Universe premiere -- and enjoy a visit from Amanda Tapping! Highlights: we love Continuum's ... We watch Stargate Continuum in our last podcast before the SG Universe premiere -- and enjoy a visit from Amanda Tapping! Highlights: we love Continuum's fun take on the classic time-travel story, debate what makes one timeline more valid than another, hear Ms. Tapping's take on Samantha Carter, women in sci-fi, and whether or not Cam ate Carter's home-baked cookies, explain how Firefox, claymation Rudolph, AvP, National Treasure, Transformers, and Captain Ron relate to Continuum, hear Chuck's rant about how geeks are represented on TV, and marvel at the pervasiveness of Stargate in the sci-fi world. Want to get in on next week's bonus call show? Ring us this week at 214-296-9229. Stargate, Amanda Tapping, Continuum, sci-fi, science fiction Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/22/happy-birthday-galactic-watercooler/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/22/happy-birthday-galactic-watercooler/#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:33:08 +0000 Topgun http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=3981 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/22/happy-birthday-galactic-watercooler/feed/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/20/all-this-has-happened-before/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/20/all-this-has-happened-before/#comments Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:15:56 +0000 Frakkintalos http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=3964 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/20/all-this-has-happened-before/feed/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/19/gwc-podcast-185-stargate-part-ii/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/19/gwc-podcast-185-stargate-part-ii/#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:01:46 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=3968 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/19/gwc-podcast-185-stargate-part-ii/feed/ 86:09 This week we add Atlantis to the continuing SG-1 discussion. Highlights: we discuss Stargate's portrayal of the military, again note Stargate's continual references to history, ... This week we add Atlantis to the continuing SG-1 discussion. Highlights: we discuss Stargate's portrayal of the military, again note Stargate's continual references to history, culture, and Earth mythology, enjoy Atlantis' update of two SG-1 also-ran characters, compare Atlantis to later TV trek, and generally enjoy the 'gate. Remember: We're doing a call show during the Stargate arc, so don't forget to call in your thoughts at 214-296-9229. science fiction, sci-fi, stargate, atlantis, military Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/17/mickey-mouse-meet-tony-stark/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/17/mickey-mouse-meet-tony-stark/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:56:15 +0000 Topgun http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=3844 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/17/mickey-mouse-meet-tony-stark/feed/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/17/and-the-emmy-goes-to/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/17/and-the-emmy-goes-to/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:51:32 +0000 Topgun http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=3939 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/17/and-the-emmy-goes-to/feed/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/13/hubble-telescope-one-awesome-cougar/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/13/hubble-telescope-one-awesome-cougar/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:08:09 +0000 Topgun http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=3887 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/13/hubble-telescope-one-awesome-cougar/feed/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/12/gwc-podcast-184-stargate-part-i/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/12/gwc-podcast-184-stargate-part-i/#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:17:33 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=3932 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/12/gwc-podcast-184-stargate-part-i/feed/ 76:57 As we kick off our Stargate arc we're joined by Cliff Simon. Highlights: we relate our introduction(s) to 'gate, enjoy how in the Stargate universe ... As we kick off our Stargate arc we're joined by Cliff Simon. Highlights: we relate our introduction(s) to 'gate, enjoy how in the Stargate universe humans live by their wits and understanding of culture as opposed to our technology, note that the "non-interference" program only really works when you're at the top of the technology food chain, enjoy the SGC's quality leadership, learn from Mr. Simon how he brought ultimate-SG-1-nemesis Ba'al to life, talk origin-of-humanlike-species-around-the-galaxy in sci-fi, and generally get our SG geek on! stargate, sg-1, cliff simon, sci-fi, science fiction, star trek Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No