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Stuff #36: Anime Destiny

suberunker — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 04:23:45 +0000

We just talk about our old Anime Club's history and the stories that we hopefully haven't shared before. It's really Cal Animage Alpha history, but also somewhat in relation to the club's on-campus convention/meetup called Anime Destiny. Enjoy the stories as we pretty much naturally had this conversation without much layout or staging the show.
Find out more about Anime Destiny here.
Intro/Outro Music: Fun Day at Home by James L. Venable

Sayonara

suberunker — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 17:26:48 +0000

[Warning: This episode is on the hard PG-13 border.] In an episode filled with surprises, we go over the transition in which Kevin hands over the full hosting duties to Dom. We discuss the origins of the show, how we all met, and some other stories about our adventures together. We hope you enjoy this very candid episode.

Outro Music: Up with End Credits by Michael Giacchino

SMASHED!! (warning: Explicit Content)

suberunker — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:16:54 +0000

We discuss our experience with alcohol culture! With all of us having different experiences with alcohol, we discuss our first drinking experiences as well as our stories involving us drinking and other people drinking too. It's a strange mix of nerds explaining how they discovered the perception and enjoyment of alcohol. This one's definitely explicit folks, so wear some headphones or be *very* selective as to where you listen to this.

Intro/Outro Music: Swisskapolka from the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse by Bob Jackman and Buddy Baker

Samuel L. Jackson

suberunker — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:05:51 +0000

While Dom is busy finishing up his big move, Kevin decided it's time for use to come back with a very casual conversation we recorded during a party (hence the background voices), so of course we chose Samuel L. Jackson! We go over the actor's career, our favorite moments, his mixed filmography, and a whole bunch of other topics that have nothing to do with Samuel L. Jackson at all! It wouldn't be an S-Words Podcast without the 'S' standing for 'Segway'. We hope you enjoy this off-topic extravaganza.

(also a bonus side conversation about Daybreakers, that vampire movie...)

Intro/Outro Music: Fun Day at Home by James L. Venable

Squaresoft

suberunker — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:51:50 +0000

With the release of Final Fantasy XIII just around the corner (or already past if you understand Japanese), this episode concentrates on SquareSoft and Square Enix. We spend some time talking about the highs and lows of the company made famous by its console RPGs, with a focus on the Final Fantasy series but occasional forays into its other, less successful ventures. Of course, this wouldn't be the S-Words without a whole lot of tangents, and for some reason Dom keeps trying to find some bro fist action. Enjoy!

Music: Mambo de Chocobo, Final Fantasy V Piano Collection

Kevin Smith

suberunker — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:50:10 +0000

This week we talk about one of the geekiest writer/directors in the business, Kevin Smith. From Clerks to Zack and Miri, we talk about the highs and lows of his movies, including the Superman movie that never happened. We stay on topic about as well as Mallrats, though, with discussions ranging from how Monopoly could be made into a good movie to upcoming comic book movies and celebrity poker. Have fun!

Note: This one's another editing job by Dom, with some sound problems that were caused by a couple of guest hosts joining in late. We'll work to make sure this doesn't happen again.

Intro/Outro Music: Beautiful Monsters by Tomoyasu Hotei

Shakespeare

suberunker — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:28:46 +0000

This week we get a bit cultured with Shakespeare, a topic many literature fans have been asking for and one that Dom got overly excited for. We discuss our favorite works, our thoughts on various adaptations, and get derailed every once in a while. It's a long one, but it's also got a lot of friendly banter. Enjoy!

Intro/Outro Music: Fun Day at Home (The Powerpuff Girls Movie) by James L. Venable

Six Scraps #2: Rubber Buns and Liquor

suberunker — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:22:59 +0000

Another scraps episode as we prepare for Dom to start learning how to edit some of the S-Words episodes. We'll be back to our more regular schedule once everything is back on track. (Yes, we know that one mic was mixed way higher than the others and we'll be fixing this next time.)

Intro/Outro Music: Cowboy on the Run by Jay Chou

The Sim Game Series

suberunker — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:35:11 +0000

This week we return to discuss more video games, specifically the Sim Game series that was popularized by Maxis Games. We go through our first Sim games, the simulation game series, and our Top 3 Sim games. Enjoy our return! (Somehow we also talk about Inspector Gadget.)

Intro/Outro Music: Various Songs from Sim City 2000.

Sesame Street

suberunker — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:36:38 +0000

It's another blast from the past this week! We remember our fondness of the popular children's show, Sesame Street. We explore our first memories, the best public broadcast shows, opinions on Elmo, and our Top 3 Sesame Street characters. Please enjoy!

Intro/Outro Music: Theme from Sesame Street

Simon Belmont

suberunker — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:23:30 +0000

(Just a warning that there's some sound issues with this episode.) In this episode, Kevin is out of town, so Dom and the crew decided to get pretty nerdy and discuss one of their favorite game franchises: Castlevania. I'll have to admit, this one gets pretty specific, so if you don't know the Castlevania series too well, you might get lost for a bit. But... they also talk about Captain N, the Gamemaster. Choices, people. Choices.

Intro/Outro Music: Scriabin's Long Library (Symphony of the Night) by MC

Staffing Stuff: An Anime Expo Special

suberunker — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:39:46 +0000

While Kevin works on post-production of the Simon Belmont episode (heavy noise to minimize), here's a bonus episode that Dom recorded with some of the S-Words crew while staffing Anime Expo. He even bothered to keep them up past bedtime for this one so they might be a bit sleepy. In fact, let's just say this episode is on Staffing.

Intro/Outro Music: Average Joes/Meet the Pirate (Dodgeball) by Theodore Shapiro

San Francisco

suberunker — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:26:35 +0000

This week we take a look at the big city just around the corner (or in Mike's case, 80 miles south): San Francisco. From our first forays into the city, to our love for it's appearance in popular culture, this episode is mainly about the metropolis we grew up knowing. We also divulge a classic story about Danny (you might remember him from such episodes as Sega and the Super Bowl).

Also, if you're ever in San Francisco, be sure to check out a restaurant owned by Dom's relatives: Zadin.

Intro/Outro Music: Can I Be a Star by Burnshee Thornside

Stuff & Suggestions #16: Shota Seaman

suberunker — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:50:05 +0000

Kevin was out this week, so Dom is hosting this episode by himself. Please note that this episode has many sound issues and they have been cleaned as much as possible, though they are still noticeable. This week, we skip the lists and go through a quick discussion about this year's E3 before heading into the mailbag.

Intro Music: Average Joes (Dodgeball) by Theodore Shapiro
Outro Music: Meet the Pirate (Dodgeball) by Theodore Shapiro

Space Mountain (a look at Disneyland)

suberunker — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:03:18 +0000

Your attention please: the Santa Fe and Disneyland passenger podcast, the S-Words Podcast - now loading on track number one for a trip around Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom. All aboard! The S-Words Podcast looks back on their childhood, and even their current childhood beneath the layers of adulthood, during a podcast about Disneyland, or really a bit about the two S-Mountains: Space Mountain and Splash Mountain. Join us for a romping good time as we smile our way through our personal stories in the Disneyland park and our ... possibly creepy fandom. Dom gets scared by the fandom in this one. It's *THAT* good. (Apologies for some background noise, people were cooking in the background.)

Background Music from this show: Swisskapolka, Battle Cry of Freedom, Happy Rag, Bearless Love, Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin, Matterhorn Yodelers, The People Mover, It's a Small World, The Enchanted Tiki Room, Once Upon a Dream, All Aboard the Mine Train, The Main Street Electrical Parade, Frontierland (from Remember Dreams Come True - Original 50th Anniversary Edition), Space Mountain, Space Mountain (Current Edition)

Stuff & Suggestions #15: Punched in the Soul

suberunker — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:27:16 +0000

This week we try something new and present the very first Game Show segment on the S-Words Stuff segment. This Game Show's topic: DS game or Porno? The idea came from the CAGcast, one of Kevin's favorite podcasts, and we strongly urge you to check them out and their website: CheapAssGamer. Not only will you be thoroughly entertained, but you'll save some money on future games and help support a great website. We also go through some of your mail and get wrapped up in a rollicking good time at BBQ (so please pardon the background noise).

Intro Music: Up With Titles (from Up) by Michael Giacchino

Intermission: Trailer for "The Rollerblader" starring Jason Statham.

Outro Music: Meet the Pirate (from Dodgeball) by Theodore Shapiro

Star Wars

suberunker — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:39:23 +0000

It is a period of podcast recording. Super Geeks, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Garignak Empire. During the battle, Rebel spies managed to steal secret plans to the Empire’s ultimate weapon, the TAINT NEEDLE, an armored space station with enough power to destroy anyone's dignity. Pursued by the Empire’s sinister agents, the S-Words crew records a new podcast aboard their starship, custodian of the stolen plans that can save the Internet and restore freedom to the galaxy….

Intro Music: Main Title (The Empire Strikes Back) by John Williams

Outro Music: The Rebel Fleet/End Title (The Empire Strikes Back) by John Williams

Star Trek

suberunker — Mon, 11 May 2009 01:55:44 +0000

Space: the final frontier. This is the conversation of the S-Words Podcast. Its podcast mission: to explore our first experiences with Star Trek, to seek out the fun and love of Star Trek fandom; to boldly record an episode of great length that no episode has reached before.

Intro Music: Main Title from Star Trek: The Next Generation by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

Outro Music: End Credits from Star Trek by Michael Giacchino

Snikt! (a look at Wolverine)

suberunker — Tue, 05 May 2009 03:34:15 +0000

Oh boy! It's time for a Fastball special. We go through a discussion on Wolverine and go through the usual nerdy banter that's now associated with the S-Words podcast. Both Kevin and Dom lost nerd points while Andy and Mike find several ways to prove they know far more about Wolverine and the X-men. Joining us for a quick look at the X-Men Origins: Wolverine movie are also previous guest hosts Chris and Soung. Please enjoy!

Intro/Outro Music: X2 Suite from X2: X-men United by John Ottman

Stuff & Suggestions #9: Fishing for Bobby Chessman

suberunker — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:35:50 +0000

This week the stuff segment takes a look at our ideas for 5 Decent Film Adaptions of Anime with full casting and directing and everything (kinda). Dom finds nothing wrong with Superman Love. Mike likes the idea of Disneyland rides becoming Super Robots. Danny revokes Dom's nerd license. And Kevin learns about root canals.

Intro/Outro Music: Can I Be A Star by Burnshee Thornside.

Super Saiyans (Dragonball)

suberunker — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 06:32:29 +0000

It's Dragonball week, or month really, as we take a look at growing up with Dragonball, our favorite characters, our favorite stories, and of course, really brief talk on Kai, and a look at the new Dragonball Evolution movie. If anything, I'm going back and re-reading the series all over again.

Intro Music: CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA from Dragonball Z performed by Hironobu Kageyama.

Outro Music: Boku-tachi wa Tenshi Datta from Dragonball Z performed by Hironobu Kageyama.

Intermission Music: Bejîta-sama no O-ryôri Jigoku!! ~"Okonomiyaki" no Kan~ (Lord Vegeta's Cooking Hell!!: "Okonomiyaki" Recipe) performed by Ryô Horikawa.

(Specific track titles as documented by Daizenshuu EX)

Stuff & Suggestions #8: We Did Write That

suberunker — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:12:30 +0000

What? More structure in the Stuff segment? Oh well, this time we take a spin on last week's lists and go with our Top 5 Anime Opening Songs (TV, Movie, OVA, whatever). Dom explains how porn and Twitter have been displayed on his big-screen TV. Mike explains the difference between a robot and a "super robot". Lita goes for some French Pokemon. And Kevin makes a desperate plea to our Swedish listeners. (Remember, that signed Touching Game can be yours in exchange!)

Intro Music: Stereocaster (Album Mix) featuring Tomoyasu Hotei vs. Char.

Outro Music: Inner Universe from Ghost in the Shell: Stand-Alone Complex by Yoko Kanno and performed by ORIGA.

Stan Winston

suberunker — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:46:24 +0000

Quite possibly one of the greatest creature and special effects gurus of our childhoods, Mr. Stan Winston was a 4-time Academy Award winner and brilliant design lead for such classic creatures as the T-800 (Terminator), Predator, Alien Queen (Aliens), The Thing, and the T-Rex and other dinosaurs in Jurassic Park. In addition, his makeup work has been notable in such films as Edward Scissorhands and Batman Returns. Mr. Winston passed away last year and for us, it was the loss of a true legend of Hollywood. Join us as we think about the man's accomplishments.

Intro/Outro Music: Can I Be A Star by Burnshee Thornside.

Commercial Music: Hometown Hero from My Dog Skip by William Ross.

Editor's Note: Stan Winston did help James Cameron with designs for Avatar, but his studio is not contributing to the film beyond that. Weta Digital is signed to work on visual effects for the film.

Spider-Man

suberunker — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:11:03 +0000

A comic book episode. Took us long enough. This week we take a look at the evolution of Spider-man, the movies, the television shows, the merchandise, and the other silly bits. We also take a look at a variety of Top 5 lists with regards to Spider-man, but that's a little bit later. New guest host Alex introduces himself to the show. Mike finally gets to correct all our mistakes. Dom decides it'd be a good time to hit his testicles. And Kevin may have had too much to drink. And it's all wrapped up into a delectable burrito-sized geek discussion.

Intro Music: Spider-Man Theme Song by the S-Words.

Outro Music: Costume Montage by Danny Elfman/Spider-Man Theme Song

Edit: The war that Flash Thompson returns from in Brand New Day is the Iraq war.

Stuff & Suggestions #3: Oooo Body Massage

suberunker — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:42:12 +0000

A really long bonus episode, but one of the most fun times we've had. Tune in for some zany antics as we attempt to tell you what's going on as well as answer and respond to your questions, comments, and suggestions.

Intro Music: Theme from Cheers as performed by The S-Words.

Outro Music: Theme from Cheers by Gary Portnoy and Judy Hart.