Author Topic: Borecast 35: Nothing New Under the Sun, or the Sea (Read 7808 times)

Eel O'Brian · « **on:** February 25, 2010, 02:24:19 PM »

direct download - http://media.libsyn.com/media/borecast/Borecast35.mp3

SEGMENT ONE: Nothing New Under the Sun

A freewheeling discussion about the seeming stagnation of originality in pop culture, and where fresh wells of thought in comics, games, music, and fiction might be coming from in the future.

SEGMENT TWO: Playlist

(45:45) Star Ocean 4 (PS3)
(50:35) Ragnarok (Nintendo DS)
(54:50) Random bagging on Sega and Sonic, Phantasy Star Portable 2 (PSP)
(1:09:23) The Saboteur (PC)
(1:21:00) GTA: Chinatown Wars (PSP)
(1:30:50) Plants vs. Zombies (iPhone/Touch)
(1:32:30) Off-Road Velociraptor Safari (Facebook)
(1:36:45) Podcast Business, contests, etc.
(1:38:30) Bioshock 2 *SPOILERS*

Talk to you next week!

tehjaybo · « **Reply #1 on:** February 25, 2010, 02:27:11 PM »

Downloading my fix now.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #2 on:** February 25, 2010, 02:28:50 PM »

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=388615

Brehvolution · « **Reply #3 on:** February 25, 2010, 02:31:38 PM »

dl'ing from itunes.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #4 on:** February 25, 2010, 02:44:45 PM »

"Who's gonna keep Owl City in business?"

tehjaybo · « **Reply #5 on:** February 25, 2010, 02:47:56 PM »

Angel shit and devil piss.

tiesto · « **Reply #6 on:** February 25, 2010, 03:07:05 PM »

Nothing to do this afternoon, would have been the perfect time to listen to the SO4 segment at least...

unfortunately I forgot my headphones today. $:-\$

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #7 on:** February 25, 2010, 03:23:44 PM »

Nice to know we're not getting a repeat of last week's ending... I assume.

tehjaybo · « **Reply #8 on:** February 25, 2010, 04:50:13 PM »

Another quality ep.

Being the leader of the pack for the loli contest

I feel like I enter every contest though.. haha.

Bioshock 2:[SPOILERZ]

spoiler (click to show/hide)

I have to agree with Robert. I liked the ending that I got (Good/Good ending where Lamb was saved). It seemed to fit well.

[close]

Also, STARCRAFT 2 THOUGHTS NEXT EP

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #9 on:** February 25, 2010, 06:08:54 PM »

if i had bought it instead of just renting, i would have broken the disc in two over that ending

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #10 on:** February 25, 2010, 08:17:10 PM »

kevin

archie4208 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 25, 2010, 08:20:54 PM »

The Borecast helped my 2 hour Devil Survivor grind go by faster.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #12 on:** February 25, 2010, 08:25:37 PM »

we need a new intro theme

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #13 on:** February 25, 2010, 08:26:43 PM »

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on February 25, 2010, 08:25:37 PM

we need a new intro theme

I recommend "Peaches en Regalia" by Frank Zappa.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #14 on:** February 25, 2010, 08:37:27 PM »

i like that, but i don't know if we'd get snatched off itunes over claiming it as a theme song

i've been playing it safe and trying to skirt notice by using a free loop for the intro and really old tunes i like as bump music so far

i was just thinking/posting out loud about maybe having some sort theme song contest, but considering we get an average of two entries per contest i don't know how well tehjaybo belching into a mic for 15 seconds would go over as a theme

robert's gonna be doing some editing in the future (if i ever get off my ass and send him some practice files and a "how i flail around until it's done" edit cribsheet), so maybe he can plug in some fresh jive between segments

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #15 on:** February 25, 2010, 08:38:36 PM »

also i am totally listening to the zappa channel on last.fm right now

Brehvolution · « **Reply #16 on:** February 25, 2010, 09:05:33 PM »

Is it becoming a chore trying to make a new one every week? Not that I mind. I just don't want anyone getting burned out too quick.

Fragamemnon · « **Reply #17 on:** February 25, 2010, 09:17:50 PM »

Quote from: Zero Hero on February 25, 2010, 09:05:33 PM

Is it becoming a chore trying to make a new one every week? Not that I mind. I just don't want anyone getting burned out too quick.

It's really mostly a burden on Kevin, who does all the editing and is as much as superhero as anything Marvel or DC put out. Doug and I just blab for a bit in comparison, something that comes pretty natural to both of us.

We're going to expand the 'playing' section to include more movies/Tv/books/comics, which I am thankful for since talking up one or two new games a week is very difficult for me, given the kind of crap I play.

Regarding the Bioshock 2 ending, it definitely has a sort of Children of Men vibe to it that some people will find unsatisfying and potentially infuriating (though Kevin's beef was with something else entirely).

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #18 on:** February 25, 2010, 09:27:55 PM »

nah, i'm not burned out, just wondering if people were beginning to think the music is too corny

i like corny, but i am aware that my musical taste isn't for everyone

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #19 on:** February 25, 2010, 10:05:54 PM »

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on February 25, 2010, 08:38:36 PM

also i am totally listening to the zappa channel on last.fm right now

zappa

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #20 on:** February 25, 2010, 10:09:47 PM »

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on February 25, 2010, 08:37:27 PM

i was just thinking/posting out loud about maybe having some sort theme song contest, but considering we get an average of two entries per contest i don't know how well tehjaybo belching into a mic for 15 seconds would go over as a theme

so true

you already have a theme song anyways

[youtube=560,345][/youtube]

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #21 on:** February 25, 2010, 10:12:03 PM »

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #22 on:** February 25, 2010, 10:14:45 PM »

Glad that segment on The Saboteur popped up cuz I was just eying that on Amazon earlier after watching a few gameplay videos. My backlog is big enough as it is, so I'll just wait for it to drop in price.

And I like the idea of expanding the scope in the weekly media banter, especially for TV and movies. I think I've missed some of the podcasts, but I can't recall any TV talk since Eel watched Dexter

border · « **Reply #23 on:** February 25, 2010, 10:50:58 PM »

Who won the Himu-chan contest? I really wanted those Black Adder DVDs, but didn't enter because was too worried that any entry might be tied back to me somehow and repeated out of context at a later date.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #24 on:** February 25, 2010, 11:29:00 PM »

no one has won yet, we've extended the contest through this sunday

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #25 on:** February 25, 2010, 11:33:33 PM »

border, we can promise anonymity -- at your behest, we will use a pseudonym of your choice, or just claim himuro wrote it. no-one has won yet, but tehjaybo is in the lead.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #26 on:** February 26, 2010, 10:56:54 AM »

Quote from: archie4208 on February 25, 2010, 08:20:54 PM

The Borecast helped my 2 hour Devil Survivor grind go by faster.

DQ:Swords for me

Green Shinobi · « **Reply #27 on:** February 26, 2010, 10:59:29 AM »

What is the Himu-chan contest?

tehjaybo · « **Reply #28 on:** February 26, 2010, 11:06:41 AM »

Quote from: Green Shinobi on February 26, 2010, 10:59:29 AM

What is the Himu-chan contest?

It's where you write pretty much the most embarassing loli love-story possible, and the most over the top entry wins.

More people need to enter these things. I win too much stuff. Given, this prize is

tehjaybo · « **Reply #29 on:** February 26, 2010, 11:08:51 AM »

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on February 25, 2010, 08:37:27 PM

i was just thinking/posting out loud about maybe having some sort theme song contest, but considering we get an average of two entries per contest i don't know how well tehjaybo belching into a mic for 15 seconds would go over as a theme

What, you didn't LIKE that entry? I even cocked my shotgun a few times to add some flavor. :'(

Quote from: Kestastrophe on February 25, 2010, 10:09:47 PM

you already have a theme song anyways

[youtube=560,345][/youtube]

This ~~should~~ needs to be used for the next Borecast.

Green Shinobi · « **Reply #30 on:** February 26, 2010, 11:09:10 AM »

What's the point? Fistful will annihilate all of the competition.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #31 on:** February 26, 2010, 11:12:42 AM »

Quote from: tehjaybo on February 26, 2010, 11:06:41 AM

Quote from: Green Shinobi on February 26, 2010, 10:59:29 AM
What is the Himu-chan contest?

It's where you write pretty much the most embarassing loli love-story possible, and the most over the top entry wins.

More people need to enter these things. I win too much stuff. Given, this prize is

I guess I missed this somehow.

So what are the official rules and where would I send my story to, that I most certainly have NOT already written and placed into a folder with many similar stories?

tehjaybo · « **Reply #32 on:** February 26, 2010, 11:13:44 AM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on February 26, 2010, 11:12:42 AM

Quote from: tehjaybo on February 26, 2010, 11:06:41 AM
Quote from: Green Shinobi on February 26, 2010, 10:59:29 AM
What is the Himu-chan contest?

It's where you write pretty much the most embarassing loli love-story possible, and the most over the top entry wins.

More people need to enter these things. I win too much stuff. Given, this prize is

I guess I missed this somehow.

So what are the official rules and where would I send my story to, that I most certainly have NOT already written and placed into a folder with many similar stories?

Should be in one of the previous show notes, but you can submit the story to the borecast site or directly to one of the hosts.

EDIT: http://www.evilbore.com/forum/index.php?topic=33289.msg1041106#msg1041106

Quote

CONTEST

(1:43:30) Listen for how you can win a fat collection of TV and Anime including Blackadder, Irresponsible Captain Tylor, Great Teacher Onizuka, Basilisk, Samurai Seven, and The Big O

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #33 on:** February 26, 2010, 11:24:02 AM »

Imma check that out right now.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #34 on:** February 26, 2010, 11:30:42 AM »

Thanks, tehjaybo.

Just send it to us at comments@borecast.com, or pm one of us on the boards, or message us through Facebook. Let us know if you want to use a code name to avoid humiliation (PUBLIC humiliation, anyway).

Contest has been extended through Sunday.

border · « **Reply #35 on:** February 27, 2010, 08:18:14 PM »

Just finished listening to it all.

NEW RULE FOR BORECAST DRINKING GAME:

--Must drink whenever Fragamemnon uses the word "mechanic"

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #36 on:** February 27, 2010, 10:25:13 PM »

if you drank every time i stammered you would have alcohol poisoning within fifteen minutes

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #37 on:** February 27, 2010, 10:38:19 PM »

if you drank every time i laughed to fill an uncomfortable pause you'd be amy winehouse

tehjaybo · « **Reply #38 on:** February 28, 2010, 05:24:28 AM »

I agree to take up those three challenges when (if) I am back on the Borecast, while recording.

T234 · « **Reply #39 on:** February 28, 2010, 11:05:01 AM »

I won't let my manbrodude go it alone, I will do the same. With blunt hits, not liquor.

Bloodwake · « **Reply #40 on:** March 02, 2010, 05:30:41 PM »

Well, now that the contest is extended I will definitely have to do this.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #41 on:** March 02, 2010, 05:40:24 PM »

it ended sunday, buddy, sorry

we've already recorded ep 36 and announced the winners of both the himu chan contest and the disability girls contest

Bloodwake · « **Reply #42 on:** March 02, 2010, 05:48:44 PM »

Balls, I totally thought it was this upcoming sunday.

Oh well, maybe next time. Once tehjaybo told me what he wrote for the contest I knew I was fucked anyways. If anyone else entered, good luck.

tehjaybo · « **Reply #43 on:** March 03, 2010, 01:11:31 AM »

I've been known to write some pretty fucked stuff.

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Author Topic: Borecast 35: Nothing New Under the Sun, or the Sea (Read 7808 times)