Sofa Dogs Podcast

Stu and I wax philosophical about Nightmares, the tenth episode from Buffy's first season. Everyone's worst fears are materializing, and it might just have something to do with a little boy named Billy, seen wandering around the halls of Sunnydale High. Within this episode, we learn some stuff like: Clowns are scary. Singing in an Opera is hard. Being buried alive really sucks. And, if you find a candy bar on the ground, you should definitely eat it without question. Notes: The Buffy and Angel Trivia Guide can be found at www.restlessbtvs.com

Seeing as John is time-zone impaired right now (i.e. he's probably asleep), I've decided to tackle the arduous task of writing this episode's summary myself. Hmm....ok. It needs to be witty, insightful, informative - nothing short of a tour de force.Um...We talk about The Puppet Show. John's phone rings halfway through. Mimes and puppets are scary. - StuNotes: The voting site where you can help rank all 144 Buffy episodes, mentioned this commentary and last, can be found at www.rankitall.com

Today is Joss Whedon's birthday! Stuart Duncan and I celebrate by tackling the 8th episode from Buffy's first season, I Robot, You Jane. Willow begins an online relationship with a stranger, who turns out to be a centuries old demon attempting to break free from imprisonment. What did he do to become banished into the pages of an old textbook, and later the internet? Well, you know those tags on mattresses that read, "Do Not Remove"? He cut one of them off! That's right, this guy is dangerous. Will Buffy be able to destroy the demon and save her friends? Will we see a relationship grow between Giles and the new computer-science teacher, Miss Calender? Why does the demon Moloch dress himself up to look like a cross between The Predator and a rejected villain from the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers? And why does Sunnydale High have web-cam access? Join us, as we attempt to answer these questions, and more. It's Morphin' Time!

In this modern remake of the H.G. Wells classic story, Tom Cruise runs from a giant Green Screen. You see, space aliens showed up here thousands of years ago and buried their 3-legged Imperial Walkers deep underground. Now, they're popping up all over to well, suck, basically. I'm not just being mean, either. They show up to drain us of our precious life juice. But hey, that's what happens when gas prices keep going up. Of course, if everyone accepted Scientology into their lives, we would be the ones sucking....sucking money from the aliens' wallets. Okay, I'm done with all the biting.

After contributing so much time and effort into these podcasts, I've decided to make Stuart Duncan an official member of the Sofa Dogs team. What does that mean, exactly? Well, almost nothing. It's not like he really wins anything significant. No shiny badge or membership card. No special certificate or cool tattoo. Not even a crappy football phone. But, he does hold the title of having the most co-hosted episodes (3 at this point). I guess, depending on how you look at it, that's either really awesome, or kind of sad. :)Anyway, in this installment, Stu and I discuss Angel, the seventh episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's first season. Buffy is developing feelings for Angel. Unfortunately, Angel's dark and mysterious past threatens to expose his true nature, ultimately putting Buffy's mother in grave danger. Meanwhile, the Master calls upon three warrior vampires to seek out and destroy the Slayer. Either that, or they're just looking to fill the fourth spot at Poker Night. Buy: Buffy on DVD at Amazon.com!

Allen Coe makes a surprise return to the show. Taking a break from the string of Joss Whedon related material, we discuss the second episode from the fourth season of Boy Meets World. In Hair Today, Goon Tomorrow, Cory is going through a bad hair phase and is unhappy with his own appearance. In an effort to cheer him up and prove that looks aren't everything, his girlfriend Topanga purposefully butchers her own hair. Meanwhile, oldest brother Eric dreams of becoming the first Good Looking Detective, instead of getting a real job. It's sweet, silly Disney entertainment. Ah, to be a kid again. As always, feedback is very much appreciated and encouraged in the comments section. Buy: Boy Meets World on DVD at Amazon.com!

Through the wonder of computer technology, I'm joined once again by special guest, Stuart Duncan. In Buffy's sixth episode from Season One, The Pack, Xander is possessed by a Hyena at the Sunnydale zoo. Hyenas are dog-like, nocturnal mammals mainly found in Africa and southern Asia. They are carnivorous scavengers feeding chiefly on carrion, with powerful jaws, relatively short hind limbs and coarse hair. They are famously known for their distinct bark, which often sounds like laughter. So, basically, Xander is the same as he ever was. Buy: Buffy on DVD at Amazon.com!

In Season One's fifth episode, Never Kill A Boy On The First Date, Buffy tries to uphold her duty as The Slayer while dating a dull, stale loaf of bread named Owen. Meanwhile, The Master begins his plans to open a Day Care Center for the Wayward Youth of Sunnydale. Is there enough room in Buffy's life for school, slaying and the occasional post-pubescent fantasy? Join me in this commentary and find out. If we're lucky, Angel might even show up to brood at Buffy while wearing some more cool clothes. Buy: Buffy on DVD at Amazon.com!

In the fourth episode of Buffy's first season, Teacher's Pet, Xander is seduced by a substitute teacher at Sunnydale High. She's beautiful, she's mysterious and she eats bugs.... Um, yeah, bugs. So please join me as I talk about the authority of a substitute teacher, the trend of student/faculty intimacy and how at this point, Angel is only good for supplying Buffy with some boss threads. Again, I appreciate all forms of feedback, so please drop me a line and for the love of Joss, tell your friends about Sofa Dogs! Buy: Buffy on DVD at Amazon.com!

Today, I will be commenting on The Witch, the third episode in the first season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Someone is using witchcraft to clear away the competition in the Cheerleading Tryouts. Who could it be? Is it the new alternate, Amy Madison? Joy, the Senior Cheerleader? The Denver Broncos? Mystery awaits at Sunnydale High, so break out the DVD and cue up the iPod as I discuss witches and continuity errors aplenty. Buy Buffy on DVD at Amazon.com!

Part 2 of the pilot for Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Harvest. In this episode, I discuss the evolution of the series and my likes and dislikes of the first season. As always, suggestions and feedback are welcome and encouraged. Buy Buffy on DVD at Amazon.com!

Part 1 of the pilot for Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Welcome To The Hellmouth. Starting here, I will attempt to provide commentary on every episode of the entire series. Today, I'll examine the show's humble beginnings. If anyone has suggestions for what I should discuss in later Buffy episodes, please make them known in the comments section. Buy Buffy on DVD at Amazon.com!

In this very special episode of Sofa Dogs, I'm joined by fellow Browncoat, Stuart Duncan. We discuss the Firefly episode Out Of Gas via transatlantic audio commentary. Other episodes relating to Firefly can be found at www.bigdamncommentaries.com  As always, feedback and suggestions are welcome. Buy Firefly on Blu-ray at Amazon.com!

In this episode, Keith Kinney and I discuss the Firefly episode, Our Mrs. Reynolds. Deception, trust, love and cross-dressing all get equal air time. As always, feedback and episode suggestions are encouraged. Buy Firefly on Blu-ray at Amazon.com!

In this episode, Keith Kinney and I sit down and discuss the Firefly episode, Jaynestown. Themes of symbolism and endorsements for Mudder's Milk run rampant. Commentaries for previous episodes of the Firefly series can be found at bigdamncommentaries.com. As always, feedback is appreciated and suggestions for future episodes are welcome. Buy Firefly on Blu-ray at Amazon.com!

This is the second half of the Jaws audio commentary. Allen continues to drink himself stupid, while a loud, elusive weed whacker tries to hog the mic. Buy Jaws on Blu-ray at Amazon.com!

Welcome to the first episode of Sofa Dogs. My good friend, Allen Coe and I sit down to record our first audio commentary. Today in the DVD tray, the 1975 classic Jaws, directed by Steven Spielberg. It's about three men who share a boat, get drunk and go hunting a big, animatronic shark named Bruce. Due to the film's extensive running time of 2 hours and 6 minutes, this podcast has been slashed in half. We encourage you to watch the film along with us, so if you pause your DVD the moment this ends, you should be able to pick up right where you left off when starting the second episode. So please join us, as I parrot my trivia notes while Allen attempts to drink his own body weight in beer. We appreciate all forms of feedback and suggestions for future commentaries are also welcome. Buy Jaws on Blu-ray at Amazon.com!