Episode 24: "Generosity"

[trsjeff]

This week: The guys review Rob Zombie's Halloween remake, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and Warhawk, the TV segment returns with previews of NBC's upcoming Fall line-up, including Bionic Woman and Chuck, and we journey to Rancho Cucamonga for Dan's favorite meal at The Melting Pot restaurant. It's the Totally Rad Show Episode 24: "Generosity" the one in which Alex is a meat and potatoes guy, Jeff is a sweaty mess, Dan gets up and leaves, and we all rely on the kindness of strangers.

[royterp]

Hooray! They used my background! I'm trembling with excitement to see what they say :)

[patch]

*Glares at Jeff* I'll watch it, but you guys are still evil...

[comradelazyman]

Hey guys was watching the episode and heard you were coming to London and wanted a pub to check out.

You should definately try to find:
Ye Olde Mitre Tavern

It's one of the most hidden pubs in London and it's down some back alleyways from Victorian times in the centre of London it's like something from Neverwhere.

[patch]

Hey Jeff, question for you.

In the T.V. intro you use a vacuum to vacuum Alex's hair.

Were you doing the vacuuming because you sold Roombas?



EDIT: Dan looks very grizzly in this episode with his beard and plaid. Is our little Dan becoming a man?

[conair]

I grew up watching the original Halloween every October.

John Carpenter grew up in my home town of Bowling Green, KY and one of the things that scared the crap out of my was that he named things in the movie after real places in Bowling Green.

I lived about 4 miles from Smiths Grove where Micheal Myers escaped from the mental ward in the movie and also many of the streets in the movie where in my town. Any ways the new movie sucked and I'm sorry that my memory my be tainted by it.

Great show guys! keep'em coming.

[blazes816]

I could smell the fear from Dan in the intro.

[mormonrage]

Not a slasher flick, but if you want to see a movie with a ****ed-up, creepy kid, check out Joshua (http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/joshua2007?q=joshua). Saw it at Sundance this past year, and it gave me the heebie jeebies.

I think I agree with all three of you on Warhawk--graphics are great, control is great, piloting the Warhawk is a hoot, all that is true. BUT, it just isn't that fun, I regret dropping the dough on it, and I'd much rather just play the CoD4 beta--which completely blows it away.

BTW, Alex, the 360 version of Battlefield is not nearly as twitchy as the PC version. You'd probably dig it.


Thanks, as always, for the show guys.

[verbsofmotion]

Another great episode. This is the first time I didn't get the opening sequence. What was it a reference too?

[the-clab]

I totally sympathize with the guys and the overly hot conditions. It was way too hot in the valley this week. It made me question why I moved out here in the first place. Maybe you should start the "TRS Needs an Air Conditioner" fund?

[fancyburrito]

I went to London (and more of Europe) a few years ago during the summer going in to my freshmen year of high school. I really had a blast, but I don't think I can really help you guys out as far as thing to do, as my memory is somewhat foggy. I can say if you're looking for a hotel try the one by the London Eye (which, even though touristy, was cool), not necessarily a 5 star hotel but it had air conditioning and the summer I went was said to be the hottest summer in England (where was the rain!?). We went to Piccadilly Circus to the We Will Rock You musical and we even got a private double decker bus (we were there for my sister's soccer tournament across Europe) that drived us out to get some curry. But yeah, sorry I can't be much of a help, but I have fond memories of that summer.

[eddielee]

Awesome episode, one of my favorites! It was definitely worth the extra wait.

Halloween - Not a fan of horror flicks, never saw the original and will probably not see the remake. The review was highly entertaining though.

TV - From the moment I saw the preview of Bionic Woman I had a feeling that it might be one of those shows that felt like same old same old. Although Dan's excitement made me want to check it out. I never even heard of Chuck before this ep, and it looks like I didn't need to know.

Games - Jeff's review of MP3 made me want a Wii even more. 10 months of searching, still NONE available in my area. My buddy got it though so I'll play it there :) What was up with Dan, it was quite hilarious!

Fondue - Fondue rocks!

I felt in this week's episode we got a real feel for what the actual "set" is like. It's scorchingly hot, full of crickets and has sprinklers in the vicinity.

[blazes816]

As for the badass thing, uh, Jack Bauer anyone?

[kenshin_elite]

Jeff....You really need to play more MP3 get into the meat of the game. Trust me the second you walk into the first world its like your eyes open wide and it changes your whole perspective. Please PLEASE play further into it. Trust me. :D

[ant-niak-]

This is why I need a Wii. I loved...LOVED, the first Metroid Prime. I still love Super Metroid too. I can't wait to play Prime 3 simply for the controls. Jeff sorry, I was also laughing at your ability to sweat profusely, Dan didn't help. But I hear you guys, my apartment is on the third floor and stupidly I have no AC and it's been a hot summer so far. Have I ever mentioned that I think Scarlett Johansson would be a great Samus in a Metroid movie?

[jafarykos]

Hey Jeff, question for you.

In the T.V. intro you use a vacuum to vacuum Alex's hair.

Were you doing the vacuuming because you sold Roombas?


Take a look at the Flowbee. They are just making a joke about that.

[summx]

Another great episode. This is the first time I didn't get the opening sequence. What was it a reference too?

are you serious? it's from aliens, how can you be a trs fan and not remember a scene from aliens

[friedostrich]

Man, you guys dropped the ball on the title of this one. Back-Trachtenberg writes itself!

Anyways, I may have happened across some pilots in my random daily chores, by complete accident of course, and have to agree with your assessments. Chuck has a good premise, in theory, but it just didn't work in practice.

Bionic Woman looks promising, and I have blind faith that the story will be completely fleshed out and the show is in good hands in terms of direction. It's very important, methinks, that people watch this show while on air, because while NBC does give its comedies a little cancellation leeway, the same can't be said for its dramas. Tell that to Studio 60 and The Black Donnelly's.

Wait until you guys get to 'Pushing Daisies'. Best. Show. EVER.

[trench]

Jeff didn't mention The Shield. Is that the first time this has happened?

[gojira]

Good ep guys. Maybe it's because I'm not really into the FPS genre, but I prefer the Metroid controls to dual analog. I feel like I'm much more precise with the wiimote. But, again, I'm not a seasoned FPSer. I'm happy to hear Jeff talk about the graphics/art of MP3 as well (Skytown is amazing). Retro (the people that made the Prime games) really does a good job on making interesting locations. I always fear that I'm going to miss something because of how intricate the worlds are. I'm having a lot of fun with the game right now. They really addressed the problems of Prime 2, and I have no doubt I'll still love this game in the end.

[serenity]

Dan is evil. My sides hurt from laughing. <3

[gummo]

If I have never played a Metroid game...

Would you think that I could pick this game up and enjoy it?

[gm_wil]

Rad ep guys...i had to keep pausing during Dan's break ups cause i kept laughing myself...props to the guy sending the boys to London - awesome gesture.

"Chaotic good" - you get bonus XP my friend.

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[jc-magnus]

I was mentioned, yay! I hope I get a chance to play with you guys in Warhawk, looking forward to it!

Overall great show and I am glad I didn't go see Halloween.

[limeygeeza]

Damn, I feel sweaty after watchin that ep...

I feel for you guys...where's the AC? :eek:

[ericad]

I SO agree with Dan about Halloween. The original is such a classic, such a perfect example of suspenseful film making. I'd read the reviews for the new one, I thought I knew what I was in for, but I'm not sure anything could have prepared me for the cinematic abortion I just witnessed. I certainly can't say I'm unbiased here...the original Halloween is easily in my top 20 favorite movies of all time. It just set the standard in every way possible for Horror films. But I dare say Rob Zombie just didn't get what made the original Halloween work AT ALL. Giving Michael Myers a white trash dysfunctional upbringing just totally misses the point; now he's not evil personified, he's just another serial killer with a ****ed up childhood. YAWN. Say what you will about the original, the movie had style and class. Rob Zombie just seems to want to replace any suspense or building tension from the original film with useless vulgarity and over the top kills. If he wanted to make a Friday the 13th movie, then he should have. But this is just not Halloween.

And there could have been a good movie in here. I kinda like the notion of focusing on Dr. Loomis' time with young Michael; the idea of a trained professional whose job it is to find the root of mental illness finally conceding, after 15 years, that the child in question essentially has no soul could have made for an interesting film. Instead we get all this bullshit about masks. And when we finally get to Haddonfield and are introduced to Laurie Strode, it becomes like the Halloween version of "The Star Wars Trilogy in 30 minutes" Just a faster, bloodier, tensionless highlight reel of the bulk of the original film. The girls could not have been less interesting. I love Laurie Strode in the original movie; I like how Jaime Lee Curtis gave her a certain amount of gravity; the one smart, thoughtful girl amongst a pack of self indulgent skanks. Here, Laurie is just another typical high school skank just like the others, not showing an ounce of personality or charisma or smarts. And for anyone who says "yeah, but she's hotter than Jaimie Lee" well, I agree, but sadly that's just not enough. At this juncture I'm expecting them to do a remake of Jaws, where we find out the shark's mother was a stripper and all the other sharks were mean to him in school. And I'm only half kidding when I say this.

JEFF: Do yourself a favor and see the original film, if only to wash the taste of this new one out of your mouth.

Wow, I didn't mean to turn this into yet another Halloween rant, but I don't think I've ever agreed with Dan on a flick more than this one.

[leem]

I still find it weird that it's only episode 24, feels like they've been around forever (in the world of Rev3).

The fire-pouring was cool at the Melting Pot. You guys said Rancho Cucamonga right? I shoulda gone there I was in L.A. this summer, wish you had mentioned it earlier so I could try fondue (I didn't grow up in the '70s).

Dan is evil. My sides hurt from laughing. <3

I wish that he had told us what he was laughing about, I felt that I was crazy, laughing at the nothing that Dan was laughing at. We've all had those moments before, but he must have known that he would screw with a lot of people. I guess it was just the heat.

[eminemdrdre00]

What was the opening spoofing this week? I dont usually know, aside from a few.

[amccann]

What was the opening spoofing this week? I dont usually know, aside from a few.

Aliens 2? I'm not entirely sure, but that's what came to mind first...

[brettville]

That was officially rad. Don't hurt me when I say this: I usually kind of tune out during the video game segment (on account of it's kind of hard to play video games without a tv and it's kind of hard to own a tv without a home) but I LOST it when Steve kept cutting back to the lack-of-Dan! Totally entertaining from beginning to end this week!

Awesome job guys!

[bman]

Aliens 2? I'm not entirely sure, but that's what came to mind first...

yup, aliens 2

[oliviakay]

Same, lack of Dan was great Steve. I started to feel hot watching this episode, and you alllll know what I mean.

[weedhappy]

It is just ALIENS, the first film was ALIEN, but that's what it is from. So you WIN!!! (looks up) Where's the duck?

[dezvous]

Haha I loved the Aliens opening that was awesome.

Also it was nice to see the TV section back, anyone else really excited about The Office returning?

For now I've had to tide myself over with my guilty pleasure... Big Brother.

[bundydb]

Well now that I've seen this episode, what am I supposed to do till next week!?! Talk to my friends? Enjoy my job? I don't think so... COME ON WEDNESDAY!!!

[floris]

Dan's laughing scene : CLASSIC

Loved it, good job guys trying to stay professional, while staying friends and laughing together. The difference between big corp. shooting and garage podcast. Don't get me wrong, I just love it. It's just so funny.

Don't worry bout it Dan! :p

[ralphzor]

Complete dedication. That's really all I can say about this episode. Being from the Inland Empire myself, where it hit 113 degrees last week, I am completely astounded that you guys would put yourselves in a sweltering garage to film. I'm not sure I could or would do the same. But anyways, just wanted to say that it is totally appreciated.

[filch]

Same, lack of Dan was great Steve. I started to feel hot watching this episode, and you alllll know what I mean.

You're so baaaaaad

[darthender]

Seriously guys. Invest 10 bucks for a fan. That was painful to watch.

[filch]

I totally sympathize with the guys and the overly hot conditions. It was way too hot in the valley this week. It made me question why I moved out here in the first place. Maybe you should start the "TRS Needs an Air Conditioner" fund?

Then we'd get crickets with window units cranking on and off throughout :)

[jencan]

So, I've been lurking on the forums forever but I had to actually post on this episode.

I literally work 2 minutes away from that Melting Pot.
If only I had known that the guys were there....
Actually, it's probably better that I didn't know. Wouldn't want to be arrested for stalking.

Amazing episode. Since I first heard about it I decided that I was going to skip Halloween. Rob Zombie just doesn't have the right style for a movie as rad as the original.


Gotta love Steve making Dan's exit that much more rad.

[denmmurray]

Same, lack of Dan was great Steve. I started to feel hot watching this episode, and you alllll know what I mean.

awesome....




By the way...what was the opening from?

[a1ph0r]

awesome....




By the way...what was the opening from?

Aliens, the full list of openings can be found here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Totally_Rad_Show#Opening_sequences).

[cwluc]

Well thank you Steve for cutting to Dans empty chair. I think I found a new laugh this week because of it. I can not even explain how much it hurt every time you made the cut and he still was in fits off camera. I can only say thank you from the bottom of my heart, normally you would have thought it made more sense to act like it wasn't happening but you Steve are an out of the box thinker and you embraced it. It was in fact, totally rad:) Later.

[tnvwboy]

Great episode again. Aliens... Probably my all time favorite movie! Love it. The Melting Pot segment was good. That worked well. Sometimes the "off site" parts don't gel but this one totally did. Made me hungry too. Damn you!:D

Heh, loved the ending out-take. Sorry Jeff, everyone now knows your dirty dirty secret. LOL

[rickard]

I love that TRS can be a train wreck at times and it just makes it more enjoyable. Very rare that a show can make me laugh out loud on a regular basis. Keep up the great work!

Also, Jeff check out Maxim Antiperspirant if you want to control your facial sweating. I could work up a sweat standing on the planet Hoth overnight and it worked for me.

[leiden]

If I have never played a Metroid game...

Would you think that I could pick this game up and enjoy it?

Yes, yes and yes. I played the original a little bit, and thats only because it came with my NES when i bought it used. I rented Metroid Prime 3 because i wasn't sure i would like it... OMG i love it, I cant put it down.

You will probably want to watch this for the background tho:
http://www.gametrailers.com/game/5261.html

[mrpopular]

Great episode... Dan was hilarious when he lost it, and couldn't stop laughing. I was laughing out loud!

[jfmusic]

Great Show once again guys!


If Jimmy Fallon and Jim Halpert had a baby, I think it would look like Chuck.

[karykarywook]

Awesome episode - the outtake....well...that disturbed me just a bit...and I couldn't stop laughing with Dan :)

[jsharkdog52]

Totally agree with the guys on Halloween, I watched about 15 minutes of it and that was enough. But, I will disagree with them on Chuck, I think this is going to be a hit show for NBC and will get better as the season moves along. As you recall, the Heroes pilot was fair and the show turned out to be awesome (except for the finale). Good job guys, love the show.

[tonyb13]

Great show! Dan...good choice on Melting Pot looks amazing, I live in the midwest so not to many of those around me...Alex...I'm with ya on the Chuck story, it's my kind of show as well! Jeff...I hate those Halloween type movies too! And to all of you...stick to your guns about Superbad...I totally agree with you! But not you, Dan Back-Trachtenberg...I 100% agree, but maybe I'm too old for it as well...

[karykarywook]

btw - if you guys want to check out another pilot with bad cliche nerd jokes - check out the new show called "Big Bang Theory" on CBS this fall. When I was in Vegas, I actually had the chance to preview the pilot to rate what I thought. Bad nerd jokes :/ They did show World of Warcraft for a second, which was amusing to me, but otherwise the show was very unfunny.

[r3co]

Halloween... of course it was going to suck. Rob Zombie flicks are horrible
Maybe him and Uwe Boll should get together on a project haha.

Metroid is Great! Best looking and playing Wii title so far.

Warhawk is awesome, most fun I've had playing my PS3.
Just a tip for anyone wanting to get a grip on the controls, create a LAN game or private game. This way you can play by yourself to mess around with the Warhawks and other vehicles. Also joining an 8 player game is less chaotic and will allow you to get better for those big 32 player battles.

Just some info Alex and Dan, joining games is just as easy as Xbox Live.
I don't understand why you guys were having so much trouble.
Simply go to your buddy list in Warhawk it's under the community tab, (it uses your PS3 friends list) highlight your friends name and select join game its that easy.

Great show!

[masherscf]

Jeff, time to buy an undershirt. I know it was hot. But, it will help with the seat through.

[gm_wil]

After seeing you guys in a sweat-fest, I can see a Gatorade commercial about podcasting...

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[tnvwboy]

After seeing you guys in a sweat-fest, I can see a Gatorade commercial about podcasting...

Or better yet. Gatorade as a sponsor! Bigger budget = more raddness!

[wizmaster]

This episode was pretty rad. I wish I could try MP3 but it'll be a while. It sucks having a Wii since launch but being unemployed when the good games start coming out. Although I will probably only watch Superbad when it's on cable and I have nothing to watch, I like how you stuck to your guns (well, most anyway). Although Bionic Woman seems like a cool premise, Burn Notice was really the only show in a long time to grab me from episode 1. I'll probably watch the first 3 or show episodes and then see if I like where it's going. Warhawks seems cool but I'm staying away from the PS3 probably forever (I'll probably get a 360 though. With a discount or price drop more likely).

Nice show guys. Keep up the awesome work. Also, interesting restaurant. I might check it out. I believe there are three coming soon to NY.

[owlboy]

Was Jeff really sweating that much or was that Steve's doing cause goddamn he was drenched!

[bman]

Was Jeff really sweating that much or was that Steve's doing cause goddamn he was drenched!

I think it was that bad :p

[masherscf]

I think it was that bad :p

Maybe we can kick in for an air conditioner. They're what $100 bucks at Walmart?

[wizmaster]

Maybe we can kick in for an air conditioner. They're what $100 bucks at Walmart?

If we can hear the crickets AND the sprinklers, the AC would make it impossible to hear anything. I say a "silent" fan is the best way to go (as long as air doesn't blow into the mics).

[gm_wil]

If we can hear the crickets AND the sprinklers, the AC would make it impossible to hear anything. I say a "silent" fan is the best way to go (as long as air doesn't blow into the mics).

If it's that hot, I wouldn't mind seeing them do an episode on someone's couch. They don't always have to be in front of a green screen in a garage that's 120 degrees. That could not have been enjoyable...

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[phoenixus]

How did alex and dan have such a hard time getting into the same game in warhawk? Jeff, they do know that if they go to the buddies tab in the community section, it lets them join whatever game their friend is in if they click on the said name right?

[trsjeff]

Maybe we can kick in for an air conditioner. They're what $100 bucks at Walmart?

Sadly, we already bought one, but it is powerless against the socal heat.

"The goggles, they do nothing"

-Jeff

[trsjeff]

How did alex and dan have such a hard time getting into the same game in warhawk? Jeff, they do know that if they go to the buddies tab in the community section, it lets them join whatever game their friend is in if they click on the said name right?

Maybe it wasn't clear in the ep, but the problems they were having had more to do with getting voice chat up and running - to which I can relate. The bluetooth headset setup is not intuitive or easy.

-Jeff

[phoenixus]

Ah I see. Yeah it's just open voice chat to your whole team. It would be really nice if they had the squad option like in resistance, where only the guys in your squad can hear you over the open mic, everyone else only hears you of you pres s L3

[dannyt]

The voice chat wasn't working for us BUT we also had a very hard time getting into the same game. If I was in a game, it wouldn't be visible to Alex (in the community tab) and if Alex was in a game, it wouldn't let me join it even if there were open slots. The sony servers, though, did help with this issue...

Sorry my laughter fit kept me from discussing this on the show "coherently" :(

[lapierre520]

The voice chat wasn't working for us BUT we also had a very hard time getting into the same game. If I was in a game, it wouldn't be visible to Alex (in the community tab) and if Alex was in a game, it wouldn't let me join it even if there were open slots. The sony servers, though, did help with this issue...

Sorry my laughter fit kept me from discussing this on the show "coherently" :(

Dan, what the hell was so funny anyway? I was laughing watching this and i didn't even know what was so funny.

[serenity]

The voice chat wasn't working for us BUT we also had a very hard time getting into the same game. If I was in a game, it wouldn't be visible to Alex (in the community tab) and if Alex was in a game, it wouldn't let me join it even if there were open slots. The sony servers, though, did help with this issue...

Sorry my laughter fit kept me from discussing this on the show "coherently" :(

Who cares!? I was in hysterics just from watching you - and the constant cuts to your empty space...rofl.

[kilroyperrywinkle]

Great show.. enjoyed it.. blah blah...

This is the first time I've felt a... disturbance... in the Rad. Usually you've guys and I are spot on about whats rad and whats not. (Superbad I gave you a pass cuz... well no one's perfect.)

But you guys LIKED Bionic Woman? I mean LIKED it? The "hey look my sister is deaf" - sister, the "my boyfriend just got shot and is bleeding to death but lets sit here and talk" scene didn't make you want to ban piracy just so people wouldn't see it?

I'm all for sci-fi, and stretching reality... and I love watching hot girls kick ass. But this is... this... is... stupid.

Its like they took all the crappy parts of BSG and made a remake.

Boo, cancel it and make something else, please.

Now about Chuck.

I get that civilians using nerd humor inappropriately is annoying, and I understand how you guys would think its worth mentioning how "wrong" they got it.

But, NO ONE ELSE CARES.

The general populace isn't going to get why they shouldn't be laughing at something some actor playing a nerd on TV says. They don't know the culture and they don't need it to enjoy the show. My wife loves this show, its not changing the scope of television or anything, but its fun, funny, and just different a enough to seem new.

All you guys seem to do is nitpick about the "nerd humor" and which I understand the need to mention, but I didn't hear anything else concrete about what you thought was so bad. I found it entertaining, and fresh.

Sincerely,

A very disappointed Kilroy Perrywinkle




PS

Nerd has been cool and heroic since Wargames Jeff, you know this...

[oliviakay]

You are no more right than they.



Stop whining
or I'm pulling out the big guns.

[samji]

Downloading it now. I'm gonna convert it so I can watch it on my DS :)
Jeff, tell Alex that some of us do watch your show, dude.
He sounded disappointed on Diggnation. Just need some more publicity I reckon and the viewers will be crashing Revision3 servers.

[kilroyperrywinkle]

You are no more right than they.



Stop whining
or I'm pulling out the big guns.

Yes my opinion means just as much as theirs does.

Thanks so much for that.



The sky may also be bluish.

I kid I kid.

[farco]

clatto-verata-necktie... wasn't that also a line in army of darkness?

[point5o]

I'm interested, now, to hear the guys' review of Reaper's pilot since they didn't like Chuck.

[heyseuss]

Great show.. enjoyed it.. blah blah...

This is the first time I've felt a... disturbance... in the Rad. Usually you've guys and I are spot on about whats rad and whats not. (Superbad I gave you a pass cuz... well no one's perfect.)

But you guys LIKED Bionic Woman? I mean LIKED it?
.

This is where you started going wrong. Maybe you need to watch what they said again instead of relying on your knee, jerk.

[gm_wil]

Stop whining or I'm pulling out the big guns.

*head lifts up from what he was doing, quickly grabs some popcorn, nabs a soda, unfolds his chair, and sits back while waiting for the show. Leans down and slurps some Dr Pepper and digs for some p'corn, ruffling the bag.*

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[pbsmind]

Great show guys, always enjoy listening to you. Thanks for the heads up about the Melting Pot, I'll be hitting up the one in Irvine or Rancho soon.

[trsjeff]

Great show guys, always enjoy listening to you. Thanks for the heads up about the Melting Pot, I'll be hitting up the one in Irvine or Rancho soon.

If you do end up going to Rancho Cucsmonga, be sure to say you heard about it on TRS.

-Jeff

[royterp]

"The goggles, they do nothing"

-Jeff

Ha! Perhaps my favorite Simpsons quote of all time! Er.. I mean... gosh, I wish there was something you guys could do about the heat. It must really suck. :(

(But seriously, Radioactive Man. Classic.)

[kilroyperrywinkle]

This is where you started going wrong. Maybe you need to watch what they said again instead of relying on your knee, jerk.

Wow, you must really hate people who share their opinions of things so much that you watch a podcast where three people share their opinions of things.... wait... what?

Listen I'm not being a jerk, I just thought it was a crap salad. You can defend the show Bionic Galatica however much ya want, but at the end of the day I still find the most remarkable thing about that show the American accent done by the English lead actress.

And if I had known I'd get this reaction from viewers of a such a great funny, witty, opinionated show where people share their opinions of things... well my head would of exploded.

I don't need to agree to with the show to like it, and I love the fact that they can take criticism better than people in the forum about their show.

Come on guys, really... its just a TV show (crap salad)... its not like I re-crucified Jesus.

I love TRS, but I still think they were off a bit...

Yowser.

[heyseuss]

Listen I'm not being a jerk, I just thought it was a crap salad. You can defend the show Bionic Galatica however much ya want, but at the end of the day I still find the most remarkable thing about that show the American accent done by the English lead actress.

you. ----------------------------------------------> the point.


The guys didn't like the show. It wasn't a favourable review. It was a nice way of saying they didn't really like it. I didn't call you a jerk, I was merely pointing out that you made a knee-jerk reaction. You agree with them and for some reason you're acting like they loved it.

[kilroyperrywinkle]

you. ----------------------------------------------> the point.


The guys didn't like the show. It wasn't a favourable review. It was a nice way of saying they didn't really like it. I didn't call you a jerk, I was merely pointing out that you made a knee-jerk reaction. You agree with them and for some reason you're acting like they loved it.

First, sorry if I was mistaken if I took "...relying on your knee, jerk." as a backwards and clever way of using the comma to call me a jerk...

(Which I secretly LOVED, btw, and I'm now sort of disappointed if I took that wrong.)

And second, I don't agree with them. That was the point of my first post. I felt the opposite of what they did. (I liked Chuck... unliked Bionic Borman)

And thirdly, this whole thing is giving me a unRad headache.

:(

[supermanfan]

Hey, great show as always. Personally, I think Metroid Prime 3 is as just as good as the last 2 MP's. The reason I think it feels more like a shooter is because when you lock on, you still have to aim, which makes combat FUN. lol. On the movie side of things, I am not even remotely interested in the Halloween remake, I've seen the original and it is awesome. Don't think they should of even tried to remake it. That doesn't mean it won't do good at the box office, hell, they will probably make another 6 after this one anyway. On a side note, you guys know that Avatar is coming back this month right?!?! Can't wait for that. Well that's my piece. See you guys next week!

[sugarsickness]

I'm interested, now, to hear the guys' review of Reaper's pilot since they didn't like Chuck.

Reaper pilot was horrible! I'd much rather hear their opinions on the Sarah Connor Chronicles pilot :x


I liked it :x

[the-clab]

On a side note, you guys know that Avatar is coming back this month right?!?! Can't wait for that. Well that's my piece. See you guys next week!

Holy crap that is exciting news indeed. I almost forgot about Avatar altogether. Bring on the fire nation!

[dannyt]

Dan, what the hell was so funny anyway? I was laughing watching this and i didn't even know what was so funny.

There was a moment when I looked over at Jeff, face DRENCHED in sweat and out of the corner of my eye I saw that Alex noticed it at the EXACT same time I did and I knew that HE knew that we both saw it and we were gonna have to try to not laugh-- but he smirked, and that killed me. From then on I could not look at Alex and not keep a straight face. This happens a lot, Alex knows this--- watch back the episode you can see the evil within.

And then, of course, once you start you can't stop...like pringles.

[masherscf]

So, I walked into a subway car at time square that was completely decorated in a "Chuck" theme. I couldn't help thinking about the tormented souls that would be reminded of "Chuck" on their way to the afterlife or afterwork...whatever.

I began thinking of the promotional machine behind such trash. It would seem that they could make a show a hit out of force of sheer will. Would this consistute a super power?

Anyhow, I would have snapped a picture of it with my cell, but a homeless guy was using the car as a motel room for the night. The Times Square shuttle just goes back and forth so it never reaches the end of a line where everyone has to get off. So, it makes a perfect place for homeless guys to get some rest. I don't envy the poor bastard's dreams while reposed in the "Chuck" enshrined conveyence.

Or, maybe the poor homeless guy is the head writer or something...

Life is so odd sometimes.

Cheers!

[tnvwboy]

This happens a lot, Alex knows this--- watch back the episode you can see the evil within.
Oh god! Don't give Patch any more 'evil' ammo!

[mittop]

There was a moment when I looked over at Jeff, face DRENCHED in sweat and out of the corner of my eye I saw that Alex noticed it at the EXACT same time I did and I knew that HE knew that we both saw it and we were gonna have to try to not laugh-- but he smirked, and that killed me. From then on I could not look at Alex and not keep a straight face. This happens a lot, Alex knows this--- watch back the episode you can see the evil within.

And then, of course, once you start you can't stop...like pringles.

When the laughs come on like that, you can't stop. Even thinking about what got you laughing again just sets things off again. And the most intense moments like this always seem to be started by a friend....

Bad Alex... Evil Alex....

Now pass over those damn pringles!

[gi_josh]

If you do end up going to Rancho Cucsmonga, be sure to say you heard about it on TRS.

-Jeff

"Yeah, so I heard about you guys on TRS..."
"On What?"
"The Totally Rad Show...?"
"Umm.....sorry..."
"Those three guys that came in a while back with a camera and hit on one of the waitresses..."
"OH! Of course!"

[gm_wil]

There was a moment when I looked over at Jeff, face DRENCHED in sweat and out of the corner of my eye I saw that Alex noticed it at the EXACT same time I did and I knew that HE knew that we both saw it and we were gonna have to try to not laugh-- but he smirked, and that killed me. From then on I could not look at Alex and not keep a straight face. This happens a lot, Alex knows this--- watch back the episode you can see the evil within.

And then, of course, once you start you can't stop...like pringles.

But ya know...those times, those are the laughs that really make you feel good...when you try not to, but can't help it...those are awesome.

-

[gi_josh]

So, since you guys are going to London now...can we expect an "on location" TRS...or at least a segment? That would be rad.

[kilroyperrywinkle]

So, I walked into a subway car at time square that was completely decorated in a "Chuck" theme. I couldn't help thinking about the tormented souls that would be reminded of "Chuck" on their way to the afterlife or afterwork...whatever.

I began thinking of the promotional machine behind such trash. It would seem that they could make a show a hit out of force of sheer will. Would this consistute a super power?

Anyhow, I would have snapped a picture of it with my cell, but a homeless guy was using the car as a motel room for the night. The Times Square shuttle just goes back and forth so it never reaches the end of a line where everyone has to get off. So, it makes a perfect place for homeless guys to get some rest. I don't envy the poor bastard's dreams while reposed in the "Chuck" enshrined conveyence.

Or, maybe the poor homeless guy is the head writer or something...

Life is so odd sometimes.

Cheers!



The ad machines for the big corporations is crazy.

I "acquire" all my tv shows from - other - sources, so I don't see a lot of commercials, but the not-so-little ads that pop up at the bottom of the screen every now and then are driving me crazy. It started with small text and now I get the doe eyed Bionic Brunette or some other equally undramatic looking actor staring at some spot behind me for 20 seconds every 15 or so mins.

Goodness Big Media, promote your shows during the commercial breaks! Gah.

If I were paying for this to come into my home I'd be pissed.

[masherscf]

Goodness Big Media, promote your shows during the commercial breaks! Gah.

If I were paying for this to come into my home I'd be pissed.

I think that the "lower-third-invasion" is to combat people fast forwarding through the commercials of their DVRs. Or, just flipping to FOX on the commercials.

[ryanknapper]

When I was in Yorkshire (many years ago) and I went to the Yorkshire Dungeon. There was one in London too. Basically it's a museum in which mannequins graphically depict authentic medieval torture.
The website makes me think there are rides and that it's a theme park now, but if the torture museum is there I highly recommend it.

http://www.thedungeons.com/

[diela]

I have a theory...

Dan was not having a laughing fit. Dan was off-camera stomping on crickets while running through the sprinkler to cool off. That's what he was doing.

:D

Thanks for the warnings about "Halloween" but I wasn't in much danger of seeing it since I think RZ is a piss-poor movie maker to begin with. Now, if only there was a Melting Pot near me, I'd be set.

PS. Every time you call it COD 4, I wish Steve would put up a graphic of a fish that slaps you in the face. I really, really, really do.

[jc-magnus]

The voice chat wasn't working for us BUT we also had a very hard time getting into the same game. If I was in a game, it wouldn't be visible to Alex (in the community tab) and if Alex was in a game, it wouldn't let me join it even if there were open slots. The sony servers, though, did help with this issue...

Sorry my laughter fit kept me from discussing this on the show "coherently" :(

I know what u mean by having a hard time joining, the first few days were almost impossible since every room said full. I was trying to show my brother the game, and it took me forever to get into a room to show him the game.

With that being said, I hope I get to play you guys again sometime for more than 2 minutes (and with voice working, etc.) so we can have fun! :)

[drghoo]

Someone get Jeff a doily, Olivia a cold shower, Alex some devil horns, Dan a poker face(& a good PS3 experience) and Steve an editing award=Fantastic!!! TRS=BEST SHOW ON THE PLANET!


P.S.-And like Lucky's, I'm trying to "tell a friend!"

[wideawakewesley]

When I was in Yorkshire (many years ago) and I went to the Yorkshire Dungeon. There was one in London too. Basically it's a museum in which mannequins graphically depict authentic medieval torture.
The website makes me think there are rides and that it's a theme park now, but if the torture museum is there I highly recommend it.

http://www.thedungeons.com/

Buy one get one free tickets have been provided.

:)

Wes

[milamber_cubed]

Take a look at the Flowbee. They are just making a joke about that.

I always think of Wayne's World when I see that part of the TV segment intro. Didn't actually realise that these things existed for real.

its not like I re-crucified Jesus.

I hope I'm not the only one who laughed out loud at that.

Also, I thought that it was amusing that Jeff was concerned about the "Nintendo Defence Force"... I'd possibly be one of them, but it's still pretty funny.

[irishpunk]

Totally agree with Jeff in that Metroid Prime 1 was one of the most satisfying gaming experiences. I love that game and that game was the reason I actually went out and bought a Gamecube back in 2002.

Also, good show. Really curious to know what you guys thought of the pilot for Pushing Daisies if you got to see it yet since I know it was leaked online.

[zedizdead]

Great show guys. As someone who lives in the valley I know how painfully hot it was. Thankfully the heat wave is over, but watching this reminded me how bad it was.

Have fun in London!

[geekluv]

Why is it so funny when someone else cracks up?? Glad I'm not the only one who felt like an idiot for not knowing what I was laughing at.

Did anyone else want to take a hose to those boys?! No? Just me? Well, that was painful.

[gi_josh]

Okay, I just watched Chuck, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. It wasn't heady entertainment by any means, but that really isn't what I'm looking for in television.

By the way, I'm pretty sure he says "on THE TRS-80" but his the is slurred into the res of the sentence.

[lapierre520]

There was a moment when I looked over at Jeff, face DRENCHED in sweat and out of the corner of my eye I saw that Alex noticed it at the EXACT same time I did and I knew that HE knew that we both saw it and we were gonna have to try to not laugh-- but he smirked, and that killed me. From then on I could not look at Alex and not keep a straight face. This happens a lot, Alex knows this--- watch back the episode you can see the evil within.

And then, of course, once you start you can't stop...like pringles.

hahaha. thanks dan.

[muzza73]

Pringles!!

[muzza73]

It's great you guys are off to London. It's a great place. Just don't be a sissy la la like me and poop yourself going in the Eye. The next question is - When are you going to make it down under. Because us aussies know how to have a good time!!

[puddlefish]

By sheer chance I'll be in London for the Diggnation shoot, but I agree that you guys should make a trip down under. I even have a green screen you could use!

[puddlefish]

Hey Muzza, whereabouts in Oz are you? I'm way over in Perth.

[gm_wil]

If you do go down under, I'd suggest heading down during our summer so it is their winter...their winter is still shorts weather...and be sure to head down there for a decent length of time...I had 2 weeks and I was rushing around trying to see as much as I could...and its crazy how many backpacking people are there...every morning the streets get filled up with travelers as they get on tour buses and head to another town...it was very fun...I'd like to go back someday...great people too, at least the ones I came across were nice.

-

[trsjeff]

Australila is definitely the next place I'd like to go. :)

-Jeff

[neverendingwhitelights]

So, since you talked about a couple of pilots from NBC can I safely assume that others are next? I'm interested to hear everyones thoughts on Pushing Daisies especially, as that has to be the show I am the most excited for. I think it will be universally hailed as the most canceled show of this fall. Why? Too smart and too good to last too long.

[heyseuss]

Hey Muzza, whereabouts in Oz are you? I'm way over in Perth.

It says Brisbane on his location. best city in Aus.

[puddlefish]

It says Brisbane on his location. best city in Aus.


Damn, just spotted that. Only spent three days there but it seemed really nice.

[heyseuss]

Damn, just spotted that. Only spent three days there but it seemed really nice.

I spent a few days at the Rendezvous Observation City Hotel at Scarborough Beach. Got to see Spiderbait on the night I arrived!!! Did a couple shows at the Burswood Dome.

[natron]

Oh god Dan cracking up at the sweating was killing me. killing me.

[muzza73]

Damn right it's the best city in Australia. We don't call it BrizVegas for nothing. Well, I think it's just a feeble attempt to make our city sound like it's happening. No really, Brisbane is great. but seeing as I have only been to Sydney and not Melbourne then what do I know!

[mamesa1]

Another great episode. This is the first time I didn't get the opening sequence. What was it a reference too?

It's from the movie Aliens where the cyborg guy Bishop (Lance Henriksen) does the knife trick with Pvt. Hudson's (Bill Paxton) hand underneath his.

[gi_josh]

Australila is definitely the next place I'd like to go. :)

-Jeff

You know the toilets flush backwards there right? :)

[laurent]

I don't know if this was mentionned before, but Dan's microphone is bleeding so much, nobody's gonna clean that mess!

[heyseuss]

Damn right it's the best city in Australia. We don't call it BrizVegas for nothing. Well, I think it's just a feeble attempt to make our city sound like it's happening. No really, Brisbane is great. but seeing as I have only been to Sydney and not Melbourne then what do I know!

Melb's pretty good. Better than Sydney and Adelbrain. We started calling it brizvegas when Jupiters Treasury opened up. I worked as a photog for all the photo promotion when Treasury opened. I used to live on Vulture St on the tip of Southbank. $320/month back in the day. Brisbane does probably have the largest series of choices for kinds of things to do and variety of lifestyle. Where in Bris you from Muzza - how old are you, let's make sure we didn't go to high school together.

[racytracy79]

Australila is definitely the next place I'd like to go. :)

-Jeff


Why not come to Rockhampton for something different. We may not be one of the capital cities, but it is the Beef Capital of Australia, and we all know how much Alex likes his beef.

[gm_wil]

...and we all know how much Alex likes his beef.

Beef...

http://homepage.mac.com/wilknoble/beef.jpg

...it's what's for dinner.

-

[heyseuss]

Why not come to Rockhampton for something different. We may not be one of the capital cities, but it is the Beef Capital of Australia, and we all know how much Alex likes his beef.

For like 10 years the sign near my house on the highway leading north from Brisbane to Rockhampton, said Rock_on, as someone painted the middle part out. It's hot there.

[oliviakay]

Australila is definitely the next place I'd like to go. :)

-Jeff


I don't believe you.

[heyseuss]

I don't believe you.

with a layover in oHIo of course. It's a long flight and you have to stop somewhere on the way.