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Things come to a boiling point for Kellen and James as they continue with the next three episodes of Blue Drop: "Crinum," "Hyoscyamus Niger," and "Laganaria Siceraria." One of these episodes shows the potential the series could have had, while the other two frustrate to no end. Which is which? The answer lies within. [ 28:01 || 13.1 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/animezingpodcast/episodes/animezing_093.mp3

This time, on the long-awaited return of Dying in the Gutters, Chris and Desmond dive into Tomb of Dracula #20-23 and Giant-Size Chillers #1. In this episode, Dracula cock-blocks teenagers, boots dudes in the balls, takes his daughter to a rugby game, and faces off against a super-powered br... I can't say it here. Seriously, why are you reading this? Listen you mortal peon, and pray that you don't get thrown against a wall. [ 59:51 || 28.9 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia/episodes/dreadmediapresents_016.mp3

It seems like a break from the norm is becoming the status quo lately. But the car chase movie is a cult genre unto itself, and Darryll's a big fan. So that's what the boys thought they were going to see in this week's Roadkill Review of Drive. Then Desmond brings it back to horror with a review of the killer car film Super Hybrid. Turn the ignition and tune into WDMP for the following crazy car tunes: "You Drive Me Nervous" by Alice Cooper, "Drive" by Amen, "Hybrid Moments" by The Misfits, and "The Helldriver" by Voivod. [ 1:16:50 || 35.3 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia/episodes/dreadmedia_212.mp3

Alright. I'm just going to put this out there right now. I know you're all excited. First episode of the Mass Effect playthrough. Paragons, renegades, and such. It's good fun for all. That said, this episode does not contain any blue alien sideboob. I repeat: there is no blue alien sideboob. Please back away from the podcast and go quietly. There are other things you should be doing, like watching robot jump kicks, rolling boulders down hills, and experiencing the wonders of Pterodactyl Hell. [ 1:55:28 || 53.0 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/extralives/episodes/extralives_031.mp3

In the first edition of the brand new Waiting for the Trade, Bristol residents Tom Hemmings and Chris Gannon class the segment up by taking a look at the indie comic Love and Capes: Wake Up Where You Are, and the British mainstay Judge Dredd: The Apocalypse War. Between those, though, they cover the good ol' American superhero comic The Thanos Imperative. USA! USA! USA! [ 1:15:05 || 36.4 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_478.mp3

Episode 12 is strutting into town like a fresh piece of Watcher. What do stables of psychotic vampires have to do with the perverted fantasies of old British men? What episode does Hannah compare to a classic Twilight Zone episode, and Preston calls a piece of throat-fucking moralizing? Which villain is compared to both Jabba the Hut, and a certain part of the female anatomy? Where does possibly the biggest difference in the Heroes' opinion to date come in? And who wants a root beer? That, or paint thinner will do just fine. Join the Heroes as they cover "Gingerbread," "Helpless," "The Zeppo," and "Bad Girls." [ 1:27:57 || 40.6 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/bigdamnheroes/episodes/bigdamnheroes_012.mp3

Tom flies solo this week as he reviews Avengers Academy #17 and Transformers #24. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/iiwy/iiwy-166.php

Ian Wilson and Dave Probert return to waffle their way aimlessly through two more episodes of Blake's 7. In "Pressure Point," Blake leads an assault on the Federation's computer control centre on Earth, but one of the crew ends up paying the price for Blake's recklessness. In "Trial," Travis faces a war crimes tribunal that is being manipulated by Servalan, and Blake is trapped on a sentient planet while the crew decides whether or not to abandon him. Plus, how to explain a continuity error through the medium of lesbian porn, which Doctor Who companion would make a rubbish pimp, Dave hurls a variety of genital-based insults at Blake, and Ian becomes distressed by one episode trying to emulate "The Web." [ 2:22:04 || 68.2 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/shakeandblake/episodes/shakeandblake_010.mp3

Chop up a line and bang a groupie! It's a rock n' roll themed episode of Dread Media. The show is co-headlined by reviews of 80s rockabilly masterpiece Streets of Fire and 70s cocaine-fueled rock opera Phantom of the Paradise. Songs from said films include: "Nowhere Fast" and "Tonight is What it Means to be Young" by Fire Inc., and "Phantom's Theme (Full Version)" and "The Hell of it" by Paul Williams. Yes. I said Paul Williams. [ 1:26:28 || 41.7 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia/episodes/dreadmedia_211.mp3

As the hosts continue their Tool retrospective, they go in-depth on their first full-length album: Undertow. This record is full of stuff that we'll see more of on the next venture. Damien steals Desmond's title only seconds into the show, making for a very tense relationship between the two. Perhaps that's why Damien didn't enjoy Desmond's Britney Spears analogy. Or maybe it's because he has no sense of humor. You decide. I have, I write the copy. [ 1:11:30 || 34.6 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/droppedd/episodes/droppedd_001-02.mp3

As The Doctor attempts to save his own life from a small group of undying mutants ("Mawdryn Undead"), and then the lives of those suffering from a leprosy-like disease ("Terminus"), Turlough is introduced as the Black Guardian's sort-of-unwilling lackey / assassin, a retired Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart makes his return, and Nyssa bids the TARDIS and her friends farewell. [ 1:39:24 || 47.8 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/biggerontheinside/episodes/bigger_072.mp3

As Kellen and James continue on with the next three episodes of Blue Drop ("Dahlia Pinnata," "Garden Verbena," and "Campanula"), the duo looks for anything they can enjoy from this show and hold on to it for dear life, as comparisons are made to much better shows like Azumanga Daioh, Rumbling Hearts, and Clone High. [ 29:25 || 13.7 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/animezingpodcast/episodes/animezing_092.mp3

Angel & Faith #1, Planet of the Apes #5, and The Rinse #1 are the three non-superhero comics Hannah and Sean review this week. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/iiwy/iiwy-165.php

It's time for another edition of Saturday Morning 101 with Dan and Jonathan. This time around they analyze Freakazoid!, the cult classic cartoon created by Bruce Timm and Paul Dini! [ 59:16 || 28.7 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_477.mp3

Put on yer Powers Boothe mask and take yer shirt off! Hunker down with Desmond and Darryll as they take in the Southern Gothic Bill Paxton masterpiece Frailty. Then Desmond goes solo on the woman-centered Canadian film Stained. The following tunes get a spin as well: "Hand of God" by The 69 Eyes featuring Ville Valo, "Peace in the Valley" by Johnny Cash, "Blood Stained" by Judas Priest, and "The Day the Earth Caught Fire" by The Misfits. [ 54:53 || 26.6 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia/episodes/dreadmedia_210.mp3

This month, the guys take in a viewing of Showgirls. What could possibly be better than a two-and-a-half-hour movie that somehow manages to make naked women boring? How about a three-hour podcast trying to talk about it. It goes about as well as you'd expect. Be excited. Be scared. [ 2:54:49 || 84.0 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/tranquiltirades/episodes/tranquiltirades_010.mp3

Thanks to the events of Flashpoint, the post-Crisis DC Universe is dead. From its ashes rises the DCnU: a younger, forever-changed world! To herald in this momentous moment, DC Comics launched Justice League, the first in a wave of 52 brand new comic books. What did Mike think about Flashpoint #1-5 and Justice League #1, and what does he have to say about the risk DC is taking? There's only one way to find out! [ 51:10 || 25.1 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_476.mp3

ARGH! The guys are ANGRY this episode, revealing their top five things they never want to see in gaming again. But that's not all! We also have Aaron doing Ron Jeremy impressions, boxes full of dreams, and a good old fashioned Damien rant. [ 2:02:47 || 56.6 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/extralives/episodes/extralives_030.mp3

Episode 11 stumbles into town, and there are crazy bitches, demons, lovesick vampires, and unspeakable evils walking about. Is the Glove of Lagos the Powerglove or the Orgasmoglove, and why is it so baaaaad? Which three characters show up unexpectedly? How sexy is Doppelganger Willow? What does the magic of snow Jesus Christmas have to do with anything? And which of these episodes ranks as a consistent top five of Buffy for both Preston and Hannah? Plus, Will Ackerman makes a guest appearance, and he can't slow this bus down, otherwise he's gonna die. Listen to the Heroes cover "Revelations," "Lovers Walk," "The Wish," and "Amends." Also, the Zeppoes cover Speed. And just remember: we did it our waaaaaaaaay! [ 1:39:24 || 48.1 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/bigdamnheroes/episodes/bigdamnheroes_011.mp3

Closing out his look at the final post-Crisis DC comic books, Mike talks about Batman: Gates of Gotham #5, Batman: The Dark Knight #5, Batman, Inc. #8, Brightest Day Aftermath: The Search for Swamp Thing #3, Gotham City Sirens #26, Green Arrow #15, Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors #13, Justice Society of America #54, Teen Titans #100, Wonder Woman #614, Xombi #6, and Action Comics #904. [ 2:00:55 || 58.4 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_475.mp3

For your reading enjoyment, Hannah and Sean suffered through Flashpoint: Kid Flash Lost #3, Flashpoint: The Outsider #3, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/iiwy/iiwy-164.php

Dread Reel-ief is back! And the Commonwealth Crew have the daunting task of reviewing the film based on Todd McFarlane's popular comic from the 1990s: Spawn. What do the boys think about it? Ian had to get drunk to review it. Oh yeah, and the world may end before the review is over. There's high stakes, people! [ 25:06 || 11.6 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia/episodes/dreadmediapresents_015.mp3

In this episode, Desmond gets drunk and stares at hot Swedish women. One hot Swedish woman in particular: the gorgeous Christina Lindberg. But it's not creepy, because he's joined by DW, right? Anyway, the guys review the classic exploitation flick Thriller: A Cruel Picture. Then Desmond goes solo on Wide Open. Non-Swedish music by: "Stickin' In My Eye" by NOFX, "Thriller" by Aereogramme, "Open Door" by Pennywise, and "Around the Fur" by Deftones. [ 58:01 || 28.1 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia/episodes/dreadmedia_209.mp3

It has begun! Join Des and DW on their modern rock odyssey to go in-depth on their favorite bands, album-by-album, track-by-track. Up first is Tool, the masters of art-rock / prog-metal. The album: Opiate, their 1992 EP. Hear the boys dissect this less-than-stellar debut by referencing French brothels, bands they have fought and will fight, Yngwie Malmsteen, and more. It'll blow your face right off. [ 56:15 || 27.3 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/droppedd/episodes/droppedd_001-01.mp3

From the awful to the surprisingly good, Mike discusses Batman #713, Green Lantern Corps #63, Justice League of America #60, Legion of Super-Heroes #16, Power Girl #27, Superboy #11, Supergirl #67, Superman / Batman #87, Titans #38, and Zatanna #16 in this, the third part of his look at the final comic books published in DC's post-Crisis universe. [ 1:23:54 || 40.5 MB ] The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_474.mp3