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

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”).

Hi all–we just wanted to let everyone know that we are currently preparing Episode 50 of UFR, and it looks to be a doozy. We’ll have it posted sometime next week–please be patient, and we’ll try to make the show worth the wait!

Best to everyone,
T.R.

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

This week we go to a galaxy far, far away in Episode 48 of Upon Further Review!  In this episode we thank listeners for comments and corrections before moving on to the main part of the show:  first, we get a little punked out with our review of The Pixies; second, we see how strong the Force really is as we look at the Star Wars franchise; and finally, we see how one fan’s vision translates to the not so video screen with our review of the Tatooine TV podcast.  As always, we appreciate your ideas and feedback, and we ask that you keep them coming…and the word about the show going to whoever you can!  (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 Pixies

Star Wars

Tatooine TV

…our new episode should be up by Sunday evening.  More review goodness is just around the corner!

T.R.

This week we talk dance, magic and geeks (not necessarily in that order) on Episode 47 of Upon Further Review!  In this episode we thank our loyal listeners before moving on the the review portion of the show:  first, we show off our cool moves with our review of Dance Dance Revolution; second, we delve into the world of Hogwarts with our take on the Harry Potter books; and finally, we take a look at geek culture as we review the Just Push Play podcast.  As always, we are grateful for your ideas and suggestions, and as always, we ask that you keep them coming and spread the word!  (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif (“You’re My Girl”), outro by David Henderson (“We Gotta Go”).)

Reviewed in this show:

Dance Dance Revolution

Harry Potter

Just Push Play

This week we take on rockers, secret agents and obsessive dog walkers (we’re nothing if not diverse!) in Episode 46 of Upon Further Review!  In this episode we call out Ikea for some possibly naughty behavior before getting into the meat of the show: first, we sit down for a meeting with the Boss as we review Bruce Springsteen and his album Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.; second, we go underground with our review of The Bourne Ultimatum; and finally, we question how OCD one can be as we look at Amanda Banana: The Obsessive Dogwalker Video Podcast.  As always, we appreciate your suggestions and ideas for future review topics, and ask that you keep them coming–and yourself listening!  (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif (“You’re My Girl”), outro by David Henderson (“We Gotta Go”).)

Reviewed in this show:

Bruce Springsteen / Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J.

The Bourne Ultimatum

Amanda Banana:  The Obsessive Dogwalker Video Podcast

After a bit of a delay, this week we travel to the pizza parlor, the spaceport and the political arena in Episode 45 of Upon Further Review!  In this episode we herald the (almost) end of summer before moving on to the main event:  first, we take a slice in our review of pizza; second, we explore strange new worlds and seek out new life and new civilizations as we review the Star Trek franchise; and finally, we try not to take sides as we look at The Hawke and Dove Political Punditry Podcast.  As always, we appreciate all your feedback and suggestions, and as always we ask that you keep it coming–and of course, keep listening!  (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif (“You’re My Girl”), outro by David Henderson (“We Gotta Go”).)

Reviewed in this show:

Pizza

Star Trek

The Hawke and Dove Political Punditry Podcast

Hi all–just a quick update to let everyone know that our next episode is finished and will be up soon…we have been exceedingly busy with various end of summer activities, but will have responses to comments (and the episode itself, of course) within the next few days.  Thanks for your patience!

T.R.