Ramble With Russel Podcast

In this episode you get a trio of lovely ladies and one very brave man on the show.  First up it is a journey back to Wizard World Toronro Comic-Con 2011 as I catch up with some famous actresses from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Battlestar Galactica.  I have a great talk with Claire Kramer  who played Glory on Buffy, as we talk about her role as a big bad on the show. Then I talk with Mercedes McNab who played Harmony on both Buffy and Angel and what it was like to work on both shows. The last lady is Kate Vernon (http://www.katevernon.com) from the revamped Battlestar Galactica, we talk about her role as Ellen Tigh and how long she had to keep one of the biggest reveals in the show hidden for.  I wrap things up with my DVD review of Discovery Channel's Man Vs. Wild Season 5 (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) as Bear Grylls tackles some mof the roughest terrain in the world to give you survival tips.  Music for this week features the songs Black Hole by Victor Stellar and Anybody Driving you Wild by Sean Mormel

This week I give you some more extra content and review for your listening pleasure.  This episode features wars of different eras and galaxies along with the best food ever.  First up I give you my Blu-ray review of Fair Game (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) starring Naomi Watts & Sean Penn as a CIA agents gets her life turned upside down.  Then  we venture to the end of the Cold War with my Blu-Ray review of Farewell (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) as two run one of the key spy operations of the 20th Century.  We then go to a galaxy far far away with my video game review of LEGO Star Wars 3 : The Clone Wars for the PS3 as RTS gets introduced into the franchise.  I wrap things up with my DVD review of TLC's The Best Food Ever (courtesy of eOne Entertainment) as John Goodman hosts a tour of some of the finest food in the good old USA.  Music for this week features the songs The Year Before the War by Eric Maskol, Balancing Forces by Andrea and Way to Go Mr. America by American Box , all can be found at w

On this week's show you get more coverage of Wizard World Toronto Comic-Con 2011 with a Star Wars twist to it.  First up I catch up with Dvaid Pea from Universal Designs  (http://www.udreplicas.com) as he talk about his new Star Wars line of fine leather goods.  Then I talk with actor Jeremy Bulloch (http://www.jeremybulloch.com)  who played legendary bounty hunter Bobba Fett in Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, he talks about his role in the movies and what it is like to act with a very heavy suit of armour.  My feature segment is the Billy Dee Williams Question and Answer Session with the man who played Lando Calrissian as he talks candidly about his work and even does some poetry to music as well.  Music for this week features the song Black Hole by Victor Stellar it can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com. Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com). As always your comments and suggestions are welcome

On this week's show you get more content from Wizard World Toronto Comic-Con that was held at the Direct Energy Centre on March 20.  First up you get some quick reviews of some of the latest demos from the Playstation Network.  From the convention floor I talk with actor David Harris who played Cochise in the cult 1979 movie The Warriors who wins the prize for the most energetic guest there.  Then we journey to a Galaxy far far away as I catch up with actor Jake Llyod who played the young Anakin Skywalker in Stars Wars Episode 1 : The Phantom Menace as he talks about working as a child actor in one of the biggest franchises in movie history.  I catch up with Ripper from the Toronto Roller Derby League (www.Torontorollerderby.com)  and what it takes to compete with her fellow ladies on wheels.  Blake and Andria join me form the Ontario Ghostbusters Club (www.ontarioghostbusters.ca) and talk about the films, fans  and the games based on the franchise.I wrap things up this week with the return of Rob to the show

This week I am going the extra effort to give you extra content for this show.  In this episode you get a trio of DVD reviews centred around some truly wild individuals.  First up we journey to China and the birth of democracy with the review of Bodyguards & Assassins (courtesy of EOne Entertainment) as two groups battle out for the future of a nation.  Then we journey to the hills of West Virginia with my review of The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia (courtesy of EOne Entertainment) as filmakers profile a year in the life of the last outlaw family in the USA.  We wrap things up with a journey across the pond as I review St. Trainian's 2 & The Legend of Fritton's Gold (courtesy of EOne Entertainment) as an army of young girls fight the evil for thier school starring Rupert Everett, Colin Firth & David Tennant.  Music for this week features the songs In America by Uncle Jesus and Oh Virginia! by Cameron Ember , both be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ram

This week it is another on-the-road edition as I head down to the Direct Energy Centre to attend the Wizard World Toronto Comic-Con 2011.  On this jam packed show I  cover stars from tv,movies and sports entertainment along with observations from the event.  First up I catch up with child actor Chandler Riggs from AMC's hit show The Walking Dead and tips for young actors along with what's to come for season 2 in the fall.  Then it's legendary WWE Superstar Tatanka (http://www.nativetatanka.com) as we talk about his recent appearance on TV, upcoming Wrestlemania and TNA.  Next up is the professional wrestler/actor Robert Maillet as we talk about his roles in 300 & Sherlock Holmes along with the importance of proper stunt equipment.  Next up is the sultry siren of Internet blogger Carol Zara (http://digitallyblonde.com) as she discusses her rise to fame and waht got her kicked off facebook.  Then it is a journey back to '90's television as I talk with actor Dustin Diamond who played Samual "Screech" Powers

This week we take a trip to the lands of the dead.  First up I give you my audio book review of book 10 in the Argeneau Vampire series with The Rogue Hunter by Lynsay Sands as another immortal takes a crack at love.  It is then a journey to the UK as zombies roam the street in for my DVD review of Devil's Playground (courtesy of EOne Entertainment) and one woman may hold the cure.  Then it is vampire hunting time with my DVD review of The Bleeding (courtesy of Anchor Bay entertainment) starring Vinnie Jones, Michael Matthias & Kat Von D.  I wrap things up with an interview with Jerry Milani from Wizard World as we talk about the upcoming Toronto Comic-COn this coming weekend.   Music for this week features the songs Hot Sexy Girls by Joe Sibol and Zombie by Devin Anderson , both be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome 

This week we journey with some wild women and explore the mysteries of life itself.  First up I comment on the ongoing saga which is actor Charlie Sheen and my take on what he has bneen up to.  My first review features a very erotic tale of two women who have quite the hook-up in my DVD review of  Room in Rome (courtesy of EOne Entertainment).  Then it it is off on a trip Through The Wormhole with Morgan Freeman on DVD (Courtesy of EOne Entertainment) as the Science Channel show explores space, time and life itself in this informative show from the Science Channel.  We then wrap things up with another review of classic cinema as I give you my take of All About Eve on Blu-ray (Courtesy of Fox Entertainment) when a young star tries to outshine an olde rone starring Bette Davis, Anne Baxter & George Sanders.  Music for this week features the songs Blackhole by Victor Stellar and Games Without Frontiers by Echo of Souls , both be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dyn

This week the reviews takes us across many lands.  First up is my my Blu-ray review of Fire on the Amazon (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) starring Sandra Bullock in one of her earliest roles and before she made Speed.  Then then it is a journey to the city of lights as I give my Blu-ray review of Last Tango in Paris (courtesy of Fox Entertainment)  starring Marlon Brando.  I wrap things up with my game review of the latest MMORPG to hit the shelves as I tackle DC Universe Online and give my impressions of this new online world.  Music for this week features the songs Paris Museum by Barry Mauer and Midsummer Fires by Blood Ruby, both be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome 

This week I crank up my reviews with some high flying action.  First up I give you some more news about the upcoming UFC event in Toronto and a line of popular games being cancelled.  It is off to the squared circle with my first review as I give my take on the new DVD from the WWE, The Big Show : A Giant's World (courtesy of EOne Entertainment) as the world's largest athelete's story gets told.  My Blu-ray review is Unstoppable (courtesy of Fox Entertainment) starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pine as a runaway train is bound for disaster.  I wrap things up with worlds at war with my PS3 review of Marvel vs. Capcom 3 : Fate of Two Worlds as heroes and villains battle it out on your console.   Music for this week features the songs Here's The Show by Corbett and Free Train Runnin by TJR, both be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are w

This week I bring the day of hearts with a plethera of angst and love.  First up I give my DVD review of Wild Cherry (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) as modern teenage romance comes into focus starring Rob Schneider & Rumer Willis. Then I review one of the greatest love stories in cinema history with my Blu-ray review of An Affair to Remember (courtesy of Fox Entertainment) starring Cary Grant & Deborah Kerr.  I round things up with my Glee Season 1 (courtesy of Fox Entetainment) review on Blu-ray as young teens and adults sing their way to success and heartache.  Music for this week features the songs A Two Hour Love Affair by Cheeky Thief and Affairs of the Heart by Jacques Grant Rewired, both be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome 

This week I am throwing in a special mini-sode edition of my podcast.  This time I am highlighting the releases of I Spit On Your Grave 1978 and the remake done last year just out on Blu-ray this week (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) and give you my take on this shocking horror classic.  Music for this week features the the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar and can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome 

This week we feature murder on many fronts.  First up you get another installment of my Tales of Toronto as I give you more impressions from my daily commute.  My audio book review this week is Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King as the author explores the monster in us all.  My animation reviews continue with my Blu-ray review of Dead Space : Aftermath (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) as another video game gets animated in a very bloody way.  I conclude with my classic movie review of the week with my take on the 30th Anniversary of Raging Bull (courtesy of Fox Entertainment) on Blu-ray starring Robert DeNiro and Cathy Moriarity.   Music for this week features the songs Dark Lady by Isaac Angel & Fight The Sea by Josh Woodward, both be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome 

This week we journey to far away galaxies and stone cold killers.  First up I give you another chapter in my Tales of Toronto and what I think of the Ted Williams voice guy saga.  My audio book review this week is the latest Alex Cross novel by James Patterson Criss Cross as Kyle Craig moves in the kill.  Then it is off to a galaxy far far away in my video game review of Star Wars : Force Unleashed 2  for the PS3.  I wrap things up with my Blu-ray review of Stargate : Universe The Complete Season 1 (courtesy of Fox Entertainment) as the crew of The Destiny battle for thier very lives.  Music for this week features the songs Electric Universe by Fractured Existence & Universe by Tea Leaves, both be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome 

This week my animation explosion continues on the podcast.  First up is my audio book review of Lucid Intervals by Stuart Woods as Stone Barrington is on the hunt for an ex British spy.  Then it is another journey into the Whedonverse as I give my Blu-ray review of Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season 8 : the motion comic (courtesy of Fox Entertainment) as Buffy and her Slayerettes faces new challenges.  I wrap things up in a Galaxy, Far, Far Away Family Guy style with my Blu-ray review of Family Guy : It's a Trap (courtesy of Fox Entertainment) as they once again take on the Star Wars Universe.  Music for this week features the songs Lucid by Shannon Richardson & Trapped by Darryl, both be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome 

This week is the first part of my animation explosion.  First up I give an entry in my Tales of Toronto and I rant on a recent censorship of a rock classic.  You get my audio book review of Spider Bones by Kathy Reichs as Tempe journeys to Hawaii to solve a death.  My DVD review is Archer : The Complete Season One (courtesy of Fox Entertainment) as a 60's spy gets the animated treatment.  I conclude things with my Blu-ray review of Futurama : Volume 5 (Courtesy of Fox Entertainment) as the creww of the Planet Express get a new lease on animated life.  Music for this week features the songs Mason Rocket Spy Extraordinaire by Beatnik Turtlle & Five Minutes Into The Future by The Socknockers, both be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome 

Well it's my first show of 2011 and a great start to the new year.  First off I give some exciting news about a fiture Blu-ray release and say goodbye to a friend of the show.  This week kicks off my month of fitness with my DVD review of Billy Blanks Taebo : Insane Abs(Courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment).  Then I hit the game grid with my movie review of Tron : Legacy and wrap things up with my Blu-ray review of The A-Team (Courtesy of Fox Entertainment) as another 80's icon gets a re-launch.  Music for this week features the songs Insane by Markovich/AMP & Shower Music for the Insane by Gringo Motel, both be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome 

This week features my annual Christmas special chock full of podsafe music goodness and a visit from Santa as well.  First up on the show is my audio book review of Star Wars : Fate of the Jedi : Book 6 Vortex by Troy Denning as the Jedi prepare to face the biggest threat they have ever known.  Then I continue my month of Christmas movie reviews with the DVD review of  12 Men of Christmas starring Kristin Chenoweth (courtesy of Fox Entertainment) as a young PR rep helps make a very sexy calendar.  I wrap thiings up with a journey to the mythical world of Narnia with my movie of The Chronicles Of Narnia : Voyage of the Dawn Treader as young children battle the forces of evil once again.  Music for this week features the songs Christmas Yet to Be by Freddy, Now That It is Christmas by Rodger Christmasnn & Jingle Bells by Natalie Brown, all can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.

This week we are off to the movies.  First up I give my take on this year Video Game Awards that recenlty aired on Spike TV.  I continue my Christmas movie reviews as I give my take on The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation on DVD (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) starring the voices of Mario Lopez and Paris Hilton.  Then it is off for some action and daventure as I review Knight & Day (courtesy of Fox Entertainment) starring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz as a woman gets taken on a wild ride by a super spy.  I wrap things up with my movie review of Harry Potter and The Deathly Hollows Part 1 as things take a turn for the dark.  Music for this week features the songs Stray Dog by The Brothers Femme and The Talke of Harry Potter by FoundObject.PNN.Com, both can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome

This weeks features battles of some of the toughest fighters in the universe.  First up I comment on the recent death of legendary actor/comedian Leslie Neilson.  Then you get my first installment of the month of  Christmas movie review segments as I give my review of Cooper's Christmas (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) and journey back to 1985 to a very dysfunctional holiday movie.  The fight then switches to the octagon as I give my Blu-Ray review of UFC's The Ultimate 100 Greatest Fights (courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment) as I get an introduction to 16 years of the ground and pound.  I wrap things off with my Blu-Ray review of Predators (courtesy of Fox Entertainment)  as there is another rumble in the jungle.   Music for this week features the songs Family Tree by Frank Royster and Headhunter by Electric Fence, both can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As alw