Category: Entertainment

Podcast Episode 62 Round 2

Live From New York!

It’s one of the lasting institutions of American television. Beginning in 1975, Saturday Night Live is currently in the middle of its 41st season. And through highs and lows, triumph and tragedy, the show has provided more than its fair share of memorable cast members and classic moments. Let’s take

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A Revolutionary Horror Movie

Did You Really Just Open That Creaky Door?!

Horror films. You love ‘em. You hate ‘em. You watch ‘em. But what if you find yourself in one? Maybe this seems unlikely to you, but I’m sure those poor counselors at Crystal Lake felt the same way. And the kids on Elm Street? I’m sure they never thought they’d

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The early evolution of Mickey

It’s A Large World After All

Let’s talk Disney. It’s a company that’s touched pretty much everybody in one form or another. From childhood movies and cartoons to trips to one of their theme parks, or even toys and games around the house – the Disney brand is everywhere. Now with the acquisitions of entities like Pixar and Lucasfilm, Disney’s reach gets even further. Let’s take a look at how this all-encompassing idea factory grew from humble beginnings.

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Christmas trees

Can You Name All These Christmas Movie Facts?

The holiday season is upon us again, bringing yearly viewings of classic films. What’s your favorite? Is it A Christmas Story, which highlights the joys of childhood and family? Maybe It’s A Wonderful Life is your favorite because it teaches us to be thankful for what we have. Perhaps your favorite Christmas movie is Die Hard. Well, welcome to that party, pal! 

Let’s take a look at some fun holiday movie facts, so when Fran at the office party says she loves Jingle All The Way you can dazzle her with some trivia! Just kidding. Nobody loves Jingle All The Way.

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Creating the Star Wars Universe

A Long Time Ago, In A Galaxy Far, Far Away…

A new Star Wars film is about to be released, much to the glee of kids and adult nerds everywhere. Yet there is a great disturbance in the Force. You sense that you may not know everything about Star Wars, and that just won’t do when debating with others at trivia night. You need to up your nerdichlorian count for the next big Jedi mind battle while waiting in line to see The Force Awakens for the 9th time (you really do need to get out more), so here are a few tidbits to impress friends from Hoth to Alderaan.

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Podcast Episode 30 Round 1

Video Games: A Brief History

Once a haven for nerds, dorks, geeks and spazzy dweebs, videos games are a multi-billion dollar industry. Big-time actors, athletes, musicians and even fashion moguls lend their talents to games nowadays. How did we get from humble beginnings to an industry worth a reported $74.2 billion worldwide (according to the research firm SuperData)? Well, here’s a brief history of your favorite video game moments.

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