The Geekbox: Episode 19

[Rydog]

Check out the newest episode right here. Don't forget to review, and Digg until you hit the Earth's core.

[KindGalaxy]

The RAW editions are really good, and I'm guessing saves you guys some time processing so there does not appear to be a negative to this arrangement, carry on.

[Xorn]

I've never noticed your editing before you really mentioned it in the first "Raw" episode. So, in reality, to me the only difference between raw shows and edited ones was the delay in publishing which editing created. So I suppose "Rawcasts" are considerably better.

[Sokkratez]

Karen, I have a similar dilemma with my name. I thought about switching to my real name, especially since I've been doing writing on my blog for just over a year and a half, but frankly, I'm more used to my screen name than I am my real name. I started using it about 12 years ago, hence the spelling (I was... 12), but I've kept it. This is just how most people that I know know me. The spelling is regrettable at times, but if people can't get over it, I don't need them. Switching at this point would just be weird.

edit: Check out MediaMonkey for iPod management. I used it when I had a first gen Nano (one that I found), because I absolutely hate iTunes and all of the bloat that comes with it. I've since shed the iPod entirely and am using a Zune now, though. That software's great.

[bayfield]

Check out MediaMonkey for iPod management. I used it when I had a first gen Nano (one that I found), because I absolutely hate iTunes and all of the bloat that comes with it. I've since shed the iPod entirely and am using a Zune now, though. That software's great.

I'm checking this out now as an alternative to iTunes, because much like the Geekbox hates iTunes, it's the bane of my Windows Task Manager (and Existence.)

Being a programmer is annoying because I know how well software can be written and I see all this production software that is following the whole 'memory is cheap + processors are fast' mentality... ugh. I still use Winamp every day, v2.95.

[Lord Korax]

I've never had too many problems with iTunes, performance- or management-wise. But there is a WinAmp for iPods. It's called WinAmp. Works with pretty much everything but the Touch/iPhone.

[Mr_eX]

Ted Raimi is in Drag Me to Hell....

[Luminari]

I'm a 32 year old male with degrees in Biology, Chemistry, and Theatre. Graduate studies in Molecular Biology and Film. I ingest media however I can: literature, film, television, "interactive media," comic books. I'll go to opening day of "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" or "Ma Vie En Rose." My only point for all this seemingly adventitious information is to try to establish I'm not a child or naieve to storytelling or art...or that my opinion is based only from a "precious childhood memory." I do not "hate" Bay's "Transformer's," and I acknowledge what "needed" to be given to a summer blockbuster audience. But I am absolutely fatigued at the supposed sophomoric nature of the 80's cartoon. Many (indeed, not all) episodes of the Sunbow cartoon and issues of the Marvel comic are more sophsticated and "deep" than "Bay's" film despite its sometimes overwrought moments (especially overwrought compared to the depths explored in a 26 minuted animated episode). Granted, it was a serialized television show, but even the 90-minute 3-part launch of the show has deeper characterization than the film. I think this is the grievance many fans possess. The action and effects were top-notch for todays standards (though I'm not the biggest advocate of Bay's constant business in frame or movement of camera as the pinnacle of Action cinematography), but even those who don't own a DVD set of the cartoon knows characters were more realized and felt less paste board / cookie-cutter than the film.
In regards to the gem of "Drag Me To Hell," I felt then "end" or something very similar to it was telegraphed some way off. This is the definition of a Horror film and Raimi knows it, despite the fun ride we are takken on. In the vain attempt to not ruin the "end" on these boards, anything thematically different from how it ends would essentially make it a "Fantasy" film and not a "Horror" film.

[Luminari]

And...in regards to iTunes...I use it on both Mac and PC...considering I update regularly...I have very few technical problems or issues running it on my set-ups or with other programs...not that turn me away from using it. Certain iterations, after an upgrade to a new version have had a few troublesome issues, but I've felt they've been corrected quickly to my satisfaction. Even though I use Torq to Dj I keep iTunes running to better scan my library and nothing gltiches or causes a gap or glitch in my sets.

[jensemann]

Well
I is this podcast trying to force me to always write to an essay on some historical nonsense.
Mr Fitch, it might be that the Island Great Britain has not part of the European mainland for the last 8,000 years but to say that it is not part of Europe because it was defending itself against the european hordes is just hilarious.
Fist the Great Britain(England, Scotland, Wales, they lost Ireland[the island not the nation] about 9,000 years ago)'s early inhabitants the Britons related to the french Gaulish have been a celtics like the rest of the european hordes.
Then they have been invaded by the european hordes again three or four times.
Between 43 and 400 something AD the romans controlled Britain. (They invaded the place by the way)
Then about 450 the anglo-saxons arrived in britain but good defeated in the battle of mount badon in 495 retreated but settled finally in the 7th century in southwest of England.
After that in the viking attacks in the 9th century.
And finally the the norman conquest that resulted in the french William (or Guillaume) of Normandy taking the throne of the England in 1066 AD.
Well so much for the they haven't been invaded.
But the Brits have one very specific talent even if the get invaded the will just get over it and make the best of it.
I think Terry Pratchett made ones a really good analogy within his fictional example society. I am paraphrasing: Ank-Morpork has never been invaded. In fact it was invaded numerous times. But when the invaders arrived the city opened all its doors and praised the new arrivers. And after a few days the invaders realized that there were not even owning there horses anymore and became just another minority with there own food shops and graffiti.

Cheers
Jensemann

[metal_rader]

I love it Raw.

I am now inspired to get my license.

[Master Higgins]

Ted Raimi is in Drag Me to Hell....

He is?

Woah, he's listed as "The Doctor". Huh. I didn't see him on the main page of IMDB, assumed he wasn't in it. I don't remember a "doctor." What scene was he in?

[ReturnOfTheOgre]

He was in the scene you MISSED! I can't blame you though, did you eat movie theater popcorn? That stuff gives me epic runs. I missed five minutes of Transformers because of it once, and that movie runs along damn fast. I missed the Grandma scene.

I think in lieu of any new Fitch Hitch updates, Hitch should tell stories of his efforts at sarging; he read The Game, after all, I want stories and tips from the master.

[jdmonmou]

There is an alternative to itunes for file transfers to and from your ipod. It's called Sharepod.
http://www.getsharepod.com/

[Mr_eX]

Ted Raimi is in Drag Me to Hell....

He is?

Woah, he's listed as "The Doctor". Huh. I didn't see him on the main page of IMDB, assumed he wasn't in it. I don't remember a "doctor." What scene was he in?

He's in the scene where the main character first starts seeing stuff and gets knocked out. You don't actually see him but you hear him talking to the boyfriend.

[Luminari]

You can quickly see the back of his head...in a reflection Lohman sees

[kenzo]

Jensemann beat me to the point about Fitch's ignorance of history. Never mind The UK being one of the founding members of the European Union, or NATO. Never mind how British royalty has been imported and exported all over Europe. Never mind the numerous successful invasions of the British Isles from 1066 and before. So the English beat the Spanish Armada. Was it particularly valiant that English ships were smaller, quicker, more adapted to war, and reinforced? The UK pushed back the German invasion/campaign in The Battle of Britain in 1940. Was it particularly valiant that they employed radar? So is Russia not a part of Europe as well? It has mostly been successful in repelling invasions in ways that are just as glorious, valiant, and bloody (The Golden Horde not withstanding).

And Japan isn't a part of Asia? I take offense! Never mind that the ruling class of Japan basically emigrated from Korea two thouand years go. They eat rice, write using Chinese, follow Buddhism, and order their society on Confucian ethics, what more do you want?

Sorry Fitch, I don't mean to sound douchy, but when you say something so patently loony, you're going to get called out on it.

[Big Pick Zel]

Fitch is doing the UK a favor by disconnecting it from Europe. Europe is filled with cigarette smoking pussies who replaced their monarchies with broken versions of Marxism. The UK is filled with... British people who... like stuff?

[Hellsfire]

I got a segment name for Karen's driving. How bout Chu's Cruise or Cruisin' with Chu?

Also, iTunes does suck but when you have a podcast, it represents a huge chunk of your listeners.

[Shabadage]

In regards to Karen's comment about alias's. My current username is the name I've been using for 12+ years. If I try to sign up somewhere and this name is taken, I know I've already signed up at that site. It's actually quite handy.

However, when dealing with RL stuff, work, school, etc, I use my "normal" name. Well almost. There's apparently an Irish DJ who's name matches my own, so I have to add an extra letter in there.