Sofa Dogs Podcast

There was really no contest for the first non-Whedon show to get the review treatment. Yes, it's Gilligan's Isla...no, wait...it's not Gilligan's Island? Okay, our producer informs me it is in fact Lost, but I think you can see why I'd be confused... In this first of (probably) four parts, we make our way through the highs (35,000 feet, sipping on vodka miniatures) and lows (sea level, juggling day-to-day survival and father issues) of episodes 1 through 6 of the first season. Notes: WhedonCast OzPod PodCulture Fanboy Smackdown The Official Lost Podcast In this super-extended nearly-100-minutes-long episode, John also shares his thoughts on some of the new Fall shows that have premiered recently: Jericho, Six Degrees, Smith and Heroes. [ Leave a comment at the forum ]

Almost five months after recording our first joint commentary for Out of Gas we return to the series that started it all with Ariel, the only episode for which neither one of us have recorded a commentary. Dear Diary. Today I took River to have a brain scan in a super-secure yet strangely dark Alliance hospital. The crew stole lots of shiny medicine and Jayne sold us out. It was the best day ever! Notes: Notes on currency in Firefly Ariel Ambulance Rescue [ Leave a comment at the forum ]

In this very special episode, I was fortunate enough to attend a midnight screening of The Monster Squad at The Denton Movie Tavern, as part of their Friday Night Frights. It was apparently the only remaining 35 milimeter print in the country! The film's star, Andre Gower was there to introduce the screening and he answered questions from an inebriated audience.It just so happens that I brought my camera with me and I've recorded the event for all to enjoy. Andre was even nice enough to sign autographs and take pictures with fans, and this was probably around 2 AM! What a guy! The picture of Andre, Brandon and myself was taken in very little light. One of these days, my stupid ass will remember to use the lamp on the front of the camera. :) Thanks goes out to Stuart Duncan for somehow making the image presentable. Thanks also to my dear friend Brandon Ortega, for his help in getting to and from the screening and making it a fun time. You sir, rock! Special thanks goes out to John Gray and Paul Salfen for putt

House Of The Dead is a lame, generic and cheap-looking movie based on a popular video game. You know what that means. Yup, it was directed by Uwe Boll. Brandon Ortega and I sit down for some commentary, having never seen the flick before. There's no way we could sit through this garbage twice. Hell, it was enough of a struggle the first time. In any event, Brandon and I keep the conversation alive and there are many laughs to be had with this obvious joke of a movie.Note: The first countdown to begin the DVD failed, so just wait for the second one before pressing play on your remote. We hope you enjoy the show. [ Leave a comment at the forum ]

Completing the trifecta of Fall TV shows is our discussion of the CBS line-up. Only three shows caught our eye this time around: Jericho, Shark and Smith. Mmm...one word titles.Notes: As it turns out, the full premiere episode of Prison Break available at TV.com only works for those in the US. And for said lucky citizens, they also have the full Vanished pilot.

Part 2 of our Fall TV odyssey sees us tackling new shows from NBC and FOX. In other words, fifty percent of the shows on today's podcast have already been cancelled. ZING! Oh yeah, I went there. Shoutouts: Two Girls and a Podcast

With the Fall Season upon us, Stu and I take a look at the new batch of television shows the major networks have to offer. First, we'll be giving early impressions of the new programs from ABC. We'll read a synopsis for each show and give our reactions to the various trailers and video clips we've seen. The titles we will cover in this podcast are Day Break, Six Degrees, The Nine, Traveler and Help Me Help You.We encourage you to chime in with your opinions in the comments section, or you can leave us an e-mail at sofadogs@hotmail.comAlso, you can subscribe to our show for free at iTunes and write your own user review. We'd love to hear from you!

My first celebrity interview is Jonathan London, co-host of Geekdrome. In addition to podcasting, he's also a music video director, an award winning filmmaker and a Mexican wrestler. :)During our Q&A session, we talk about the importance of mood regarding independent cinema, the return of Super Action, the diminishing distance between box office and DVD release dates and how this could affect the future of the movie theater experience.I'd like to thank Jonathan for being so generous with his time and for sharing his thoughts. His short film, Gay By Dawn is available on DVD.More information on Jonathan London can be found here.Don't forget to visit Geekdrome for your weekly reviews of movies, trailers, comics and video games!

In the long line of prematurely cancelled shows on Fox, I take a look at Wonderfalls. It's a fantastical and clever existential comedy about a young woman who lives in a trailer park and "works" at a Niagara Falls gift shop. Her aimless life takes a startling turn when inanimate objects start talking to her and telling her to do things. These actions affect her and those around her in hilarious and unexpected ways. It's the creative brainchild from the producers of Firefly and Dead Like Me, starting with the pilot episode, Wax Lion.

This is the second half of our season one review for Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Stu and I go over the remaining six episodes as we discuss the good, the bad and even dispense some trivia about the show. Sofa Dogs, the finest example of quality edu-tainment. At least, that's how we see it. Perhaps we're blinded by the eyes of love. Bring us back down to reality by sharing your thoughts in the comments section. Today's promo is for Stargate Louisville.

Based on the Hellblazer series from Vertigo Comics, Keanu Reeves is John Constantine, an investigator of the occult and the supernatural. When demons start crossing over into the realm of the living, John has to track down the spear of destiny and stop the Devil's Son from bringing Hell on Earth. With a severe case of lung cancer and a history of sin, John must struggle for acceptance into Heaven and to escape eternal damnation. The things a guy's gotta do to stay in God's good graces. :)

My commentary for the episode, Safe is anything but. I bring up the topics of Buffy, The Village, Dogma and even my big, comfy couch. There's no telling what I may ramble on about. Please throw caution to the wind and join me in my delusion that I'm interesting. :) This was recorded on the 29th of March, in the year of our Joss, 2006.

The professionalism continues as I babble through the episode, Shindig. Darkman, Cowboy Bebop & Brisco County Jr. all get honorable mention. I marvel at the pretty sets and costumes, while praising the big, squishy brain with arms that is Jane Espenson.

Completing the first disc in the Firefly Box Set, I'm back with the episode, Bushwhacked. In this commentary, I make comparisons and references to Event Horizon, Hellraiser and South Park. Obscure pop culture, a shout out from my telephone and the occasional seconds of dead air prove that I know exactly what I'm doing. I'm like a trained ape, without the training.

The fun continues, as I record a commentary for The Train Job. This time around, I have notes and I've fixed my microphone. Actually, I fixed myself. In my previous commentary, I was too close to the equipment. I've since learned to restrain myself from making out with my mic.

Hey, folks. I've decided to post my current batch of Firefly commentaries. These are my very first recordings. They can also be found at www.bigdamncommentaries.com I'm a Browncoat and a fan of all works by Joss Whedon. This commentary for the Firefly pilot is the first in a series which will cover the whole show and finish with the movie.

Thought we'd extracted maximum mileage from Season 1? Think again! John and I continue our Buffy adventure with a semi-coherent jaunt through episodes 1 to 6. That's right folks - no DVD commentary this week, although we do recommend watching your favourite episode along with the mp3 to try and take the edge off our inane 'analysis'...The giggle-free promo featured in today's podcast is for Two Girls and a Podcast.

Stu and I return to finish up the first season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. In the season finale, Buffy must finally face The Master and ultimately die, as is written in the Slaying For Dummies textbook. Meanwhile, Xander takes a page from Dating For Dummies and asks Buffy to the dance. Three guesses on how that one turns out. This episode has everything. Drama, adventure, suspense, romance and fruit punch mouth.

Stu and I are back once again, with a vengeance. Okay, that's a lie. I mean, we are back, but certainly not in a vengeful fashion. We'll be saving that for when one of our fellow podcasters gets shot, or when one of them is left at the altar on their wedding day. Yeah, whichever one of those comes first.Anyway, today we'll be discussing Out Of Mind, Out Of Sight. This is the eleventh episode from Buffy's first season.Apparently, if you ignore someone long and hard enough, they really do go away! Neat!P.S. Have A Great Summer! :)

In the Season One pilot episode Dad's Dead, Christopher Titus is worried that his father may have passed on. You see, Ken has been in his room for four days straight....without getting a beer! It's the groundbreaking, autobiographical and hilarious sitcom that introduced a massive audience to the brilliance that is Christopher Titus....for three years.Well hey, it was on Fox, after all. :)P.S. I recorded this commentary at the butt crack of dawn, so keep that in mind while listening.