We’re back with comic playwrights, comic books, and comic looks at things you ought to know in Episode 58 of Upon Further Review! In this episode we comment on everyone’s, er, comments (and encourage more!) before moving on to the main portion of the show: first, we look at the comic stylings of Oscar Wilde; second, we break down the magic of superhero chic with our review of the New York Comic Con; and finally, we find out more than anyone should know in our review of the What You Ought To Know vidcast. As always, we appreciate your continued feedback, and as always, we ask that you continue to spread the word far and wide about the show! (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif (“You’re My Girl”), outro by David Henderson (“We Gotta Go”).)

Reviewed in this show:

Oscar Wilde

New York Comic Con

What You Ought To Know

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After a bit of a hiatus (hey, take your complaints up with our newborn!), we’re back with a look at bottled water, cartoon mice and Dickensian stories (not quite the ABCs, but we’ll take it!) in Episode 57 of Upon Further Review! In this episode we thank our loyal listeners for their patience during our absence before getting into the meat of the show: first, we look at how buying water can make everyone thirsty with our review of bottled water; second, we step into some magic with our review of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom; and finally, we step into the past (or at least the past’s stories!) with our review of Mister Ron’s Basement. As always, we appreciate your continued support of the show, and as always, we ask that you continue to spread the word to others! (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif (“You’re My Girl”), outro by David Henderson (“We Gotta Go”).)

Reviewed in this show:

Bottled Water

Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom

Mister Ron’s Basement

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We’re back and ready to roll with our look at doctors, DJs and comedians in Episode 56 of Upon Further Review! In this episode we comment on a busy couple of weeks for our website’s comment section before getting down to business: first, we consider the alternatives as we look at homeopathy; second, we ask what the line between satire and subtlety truly is with our review of The Colbert Report (thanks to Idiosyncratic Idiot for the suggestion!); and finally, we decide to bliss out a bit with our review of Soultripper’s Dark And Lovely podcast. As always, we are grateful for your ideas, opinions and comments, and as always, we ask that you get other people involved by spreading the word about the show! (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif (“You’re My Girl”), outro by David Henderson (“We Gotta Go”).)

Reviewed in this show:

Homeopathy

The Colbert Report

Soultripper’s Dark And Lovely Podcast

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We’re finally back, new reviewer in tow, and ready to roll in Episode 55 of Upon Further Review! In this episode, where we are joined by first time guest star Aaron of The Road fame, we thank everyone for their kind words and well wishes on the birth of our daughter before moving on to the review portion of the show: first, we do our civic duty as we review voting; second, we ask when a train wreck really is a train wreck with our review of Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew; and finally, we try to get more nutritious and more flight-worthy (what do you mean those don’t seem to be connected?) with our take on the American Talk USA podcast. As always, we appreciate your ideas and comments, and as always, we ask that you continue to spread the word about the show! (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif (“You’re My Girl”), outro by David Henderson (“We Gotta Go”).)

Reviewed in this show:

Voting

Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew

American Talk USA

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We’re back with a look at things royal, Italian and aquatic (no, not all at the same time!) in Episode 54 of Upon Further Review!� In this episode we check in with ourselves and a couple of listeners before getting into the main portion of the show:� first, we ask what the word “inconceivable” really means as we review one of our favorite films, The Princess Bride; second, we blast off with an Italian plumber and a bunch of mushrooms (it’s not what you think, folks…) as we review Super Mario Galaxy; and finally, we dive deep with our take on the Whales-online podcast.� As always, we appreciate your suggestions and feedback, and as always, we ask that you keep spreading the word about the show!� (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif (“You’re My Girl”), outro by David Henderson (“We Gotta Go”).)

Reviewed in this show:

The Princess Bride

Super Mario Galaxy

Whales-online

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We’ve returned once again, and it’s time to ring in the new year with Episode 53 of Upon Further Review!� In this episode we shock the world in revealing our New Year’s resolutions (okay, it’s not that shocking, but it is revealing!) and warn iWin of our displeasure with their latest action before moving on to the heart of the show:� first, we ask how big a scam artist you have to be to get in trouble for it with our review of vanity presses; second, we hook up our bounty hunter gear and blast off as we look at the Nintendo Wii game Metroid Prime III:� Corruption; and finally, we get all hip and musical (so to speak) with our take on The Stuart Bedasso Show podcast.� As always, we really appreciate your ideas and comments, and as always, we hope you’ll spread the word so others can join the smartest group of listeners on the Internet!� (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif (“You’re My Girl”), outro by David Henderson (“We Gotta Go”).)

Reviewed in this show:

Vanity Presses

Metroid Prime III:� Corruption

The Stuart Bedasso Show

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We’re back, and just in time for the holidays–if you’re a last minute podcast shopper, welcome to the world of Upon Further Review! In Episode 52, we thank listeners for feedback and suggestions before moving on to the reviews: first, we contemplate mortality and minor characters as we look at Rosencrantz And Guildenstern Are Dead; second, we look at laughter and live audiences (do those go together?) with our review of Saturday Night Live; and finally, we hear the word (lots of them, actually) with our take on The Word Nerds podcast. As always, we appreciate all of your suggestions, feedback and continued support (our audience is continuing to grow!)–and as always, we ask that you pass the good word (as many of them as you like :) ) to others! (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif (“You’re My Girl”), outro by David Henderson (“We Gotta Go”).)

Reviewed in this show:

Rosencrantz And Guildenstern Are Dead

Saturday Night Live

The Word Nerds

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This week we deal with gnomes, Grendel, and green creatures from outer space (sort of) in Episode 51 of Upon Further Review! In this episode we thank our listeners and well-wishers before getting into the show: first, we fire up Flamingo Montoya and other garden-protecting gadgets as we review the new computer game (submitted by listener/co-programmer Mike) Garden Defense; second, we wonder openly when Grendel’s mother got so attractive as we review the movie Beowulf; and finally, we blast off for dimensions unknown with our review of the Dick Dynamo podcast. As always, we appreciate your ideas and comments…and as always, we appreciate your spreading the word about the show! (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif (“You’re My Girl”), outro by David Henderson (“We Gotta Go”).)

Reviewed in this show:

Garden Defense

Beowulf

Dick Dynamo

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At long last (and we hope this lasts long!), we are proud to present Episode 50 of Upon Further Review! Since this is a special show for us, we thought it only appropriate to take a special approach to it–and since this is show fifty, what would be more appropriate than to review fifty things? In thirty minutes?

Crazy, you say? Impossible, you suggest? Then it’s time you learn of the power (and insanity) of The Reviewers! In this show we review six colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple), six red meats (beef, lamb, venison, pork, ostrich, buffalo), nine different kinds of foods (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Ethiopian, Mexican, Italian, Irish), six pop stars (Britney Spears, Pink, Christina Aguilera, Jessica Simpson, Hilary Duff, Lindsay Lohan), eight items suggested by listener “Classic Chris” (video game arcades, reality shows, Celebreality, Kathy Griffin, Clue The Movie, Aeon Flux, www.manager-tool.com, Ronald Reagan), twelve games (Blue Moon, Bohnanza, Rack-O, Hoopla, Murder To Go, Cranium, Loot, Shakespeare the Bard Game, Lord of the Rings Trivia Game, Civilization the Board Game, Cribbage, Are You A Werewolf), two miscellaneous items (What Should I Do With My Life and Cirque du Soleil’s Wintuk), and one very, very important item, which gets the highest rating we’ve ever given–and you’ll just have to listen to see what it is!

We are incredibly grateful to all of the people in our ever-growing listener base for sticking with us and telling friends about the show, and look forward to many episodes to come. Special thanks to Drum Intellected for recording the intro to the show (and unsolicited!). As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif (“You’re My Girl”); the remaining music in this episode is provided by Top Johnny! (“Kick It We Are The Masters TJs ClubHouse REMIX,” “Surrender Let It Go TJs ClubHouse REMIX”).

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This week we talk babies, baseball players and brazen skeptics (well, actually humanists, but we wanted another “b”) in Episode 49 of Upon Further Review! In this episode we make a special announcement (you’ll just have to hear it for yourselves!) before moving on to the main portion of the show: first, we look at the power of infant registries with our take on Babies ‘R Us; second, we celebrate the power of America’s national pastime as we review the World Series; and finally, we examine the origins of the universe (sort of) with our review of the Humanist Network News Audio podcast. As always, we’re grateful for your ideas and suggestions–and as always, we ask that you please spread the word about the show! (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif (“You’re My Girl”), outro by David Henderson (“We Gotta Go”).)

Reviewed in this show:

Babies ‘R Us

World Series

Humanist Network News Audio

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