Battlefield 3 • Comixology • Neutrinos

For the last weekly podcast the crew talk about Battlefield 3, Comixology hitting the top sales charts, and CERN redoing their faster than light experiment

Justice League #2 • Batman Arkham City • DARPA Recycling

The crew comes back from break refreshed and ready to rock. Pete reviews Justice League #2 and talks about the big developments from New York Comic Con: Robot Chicken will do a special DC episode, and Marvel will be bringing back the Phoenix. Craig reviews Batman: Arkham City, and talks about the possibilities with Microsoft’s next gen game console, the Xbox 720. The Space Race comes to New Guienea, and DARPA is recycling Satellites. All in one episode!

Flashpoint #5 • iPhone 4S • Tech & Love • Remembering Steve Jobs

The gang gathers for a somber podcast this week. It was an end to several eras, and losses in the world of fandom. First the crew pay tribute to Betty Luster (Mr. B Natural), and try and figure out how they will survive life without the Simpsons. Then they cheer up with the news of the iPhone 4S, and new iOS5 features available this week. Randis demonstrates how romance and relationships have been impacted by personal technology, and the crew remembers a titan with the passing of Steve Jobs. Stay Tuned after the podcast for Tech editor Doug and Craig as they remember Apple’s most influential force.

Flash #1 • iPhone 5 • Battlefield 3 Beta • Aphrodisiacs

A quick episode or betas and sneak peeks. Pete reveals set photos from the anticipated mega-movie, the Avengers. Craig talks about the Battlefield 3 demo. The crew discusses the fast processor on the upcoming iPhone 5, Pete reviews the new Flash #1 by Francis Manapul, and Randis covers all you need to know about aphrodisiacs.

Pete gets back into comics and reviews  the first trade paperback collection for Stephen King’s American Vampire. Netflix launches Quickster, while Dish network relaunches a damn good version of Blockbuster. Craig and Pete review the new Gears of War 3, and give you the info you need to know about it. The iPod may be dead, asteroids didn’t kill the dinosaurs, and the CDC has an anti-zombie plan. But the biggest scientific discovery was CERN breaking the light speed barrier. All in this week’s episode.

Doug rejoins the crew for an epic 77^th podcast. The crew chews over their hatred for 3D movies when hearing the news that Top Gun and Ghostbusters are coming to theaters in a new dimension. Craig tells us how to replace a high end Samsung TV, Doug tells us NASA has found Tatooine, and then Randis tells us about break up rituals on Dating Advice for Geeks.

The crew covers the favorite stories in fandom this week starting with movie related shoes. The special Nikes from Back to the Future 2 and Kermit Edition Addidas. Then Craig tells us about the record sales numbers for EA’s Madden NFL, and prepares us for Gears 3. Then they review the deleted scenes on the upcoming Star Wars BluRays, and review the BluRay for X-Men: First Class. The Randis reminds us that we cannot share our future with someone without knowing our past. Pete reviews all the superman news including Action Comics #1, and the theft of Mike Myer’s Superman collection. Then the crew remembers where they were on 9/11.

We try on a new format for Labor Day. First we talk about the professional tournament for Modern Warfare players and then shift to George Lucas “enhancing” his Star Wars movies yet again. After we spit fire at the newer special edition blu-rays, we try and figure out how to tell a friend that you want more, and when to try and make that move. Then Pete reviews the blockbuster inaugural issue of DC Comics New 52, Justice League #1 by Geoff Johns and Jim Lee.

• Thor
• Priest
• Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides
• Hangover 2
• Kung Fu Panda 2
• X-Men: First Class
• Super 8
• Green Lantern
• Cars 2
• Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
• Captain America
• Smurfs
• Cowboys and Aliens
• Rise of Planet of the Apes
• Conan

We crown the winners and losers in the fun special.

Ultimate Fallout #6 • Gamescom • IBM’s Brain Chips • Dream Interpretations

In this episode Pete review Ultimate Comics Fallout #6 to mourn the loss of Ultimate Spider-Man. The gang passes judgment on potential movies Rambo 5, and a Blade Runner Sequel. Craig Talks about the developments at Gamescom including news That Playstation’s new handheld is more powerful than their PS3, and Diablo 3 could come to game consoles. HP does away with it’s mobile OS, Kindle skirts Apple, and IBM creates chip that mimic the human brain. Randis then interprets our dreams, and what they mean.

Dual #6 • Xbox Points Credited • Ninjas with iPads • Dating Obsessive Hobbyists

It’s a week filled with news of the weird. Pete reviews the last issue of Michael Walton’s Dual from Zuda Comics. Thor is replaced, Batman Dark Knight Rises gets a new ride, and Austin Powers rides again? Craig tells us about Microsoft giving people too many Xbox Live Points, and reviews Fruit Ninja for the Xbox Kinect. Nintendo contemplates making games for the iPhone while Ninjas smuggle iPads into Hong Kong. There’s a new World’s Tallest Skyscraper, DARPA loses a plane, and NASA thinks we’re all aliens.  Randis answers listener mail about dating people with obsessive hobbies, and also gives dating do’s and don’ts.

DC Comics Costumes • Twisted Metal • AT&T Tethering • Stressing Out Your Libido

Reunited with the lost Doug, the crew tackles the big issues of the week. Pete reviews Road by Eddie Sharam, and the crew decides whether they like the new look for DC Comics movie costumes for Catwoman, Bane, and Superman. Then they tackle the issue of racism in comics as they discuss the half-black, half-hispanic Spider-man, and how he caused a stir in comics. Craig talks about Twisted Metal’s release date, the latest Rockband releases, news on Borderlands 2, and the last Call of Duty Black Ops DLC is coming soon and it’s filled with zombies. Doug dissects AT&T’s tethering program, Skype on the iPad, and the Internet turns 20. And of course, Randis brings the house down with a look at how stress impacts your libido, and the average penis sizes. This is a can’t miss episode.

For the 70^th episode Pete reviews Nancy in Hell #1 from Image Comics. Batman Fights Bane in the streets of Pittsburgh, and John Lasseter explains the Pixar sequels. Craig tells of Nintendo slashing its prices on the handheld gaming system, the DS 3D, and Rockband hits a milestone with their 3,000^th song. In tech news Netflix and Hulu battle for digital streaming attention while Apple has more cash on hand than the US Government. Then Randis gives us advice about going on vacation with a loved one, and going on vacation with their family.

Also, keep your eyes peeled for our upcoming Dune Awareness Month! Our inaugural Krull Awareness Month was such a success, that we’ve decided to continue the tradition with Victor Herbert’s DUNE (the 1984 version directed by David Lynch). Stay tuned for more caption contests, trivia, and other cool things we are brewing.

In our 69^th episode we hit a new low and earn our explicit rating in style. Pete reviews the fallout of the death of Spider-man in Ultimate Fallout #1. Superman goes through a lot of changes in a reboot, and Batman Dark Knight excites theaters. Craig tells us that Soundgarden and Incubus are coming to Rockband 3, Modern Warfare 3 uses crowd sourcing, and Sony goes exclusive with HDMI cables. Netflix raises its prices, and then the boys review Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. For the main event, Randis explains origins of socially unacceptable terms, the true meaning of the Kama Sutra, and ten fantastic sexual positions.

Flashpoint 3 vs Fear Itself 4 • PlayStation Network Passcodes • Space Shuttle Atlantis • Speed Dating

The Giggaheim podcast is packed this week. Pete reviews summer event comic books Flashpoint#3 and Fear Itself #4. Then answers listener mail by differentiating between Marvel Comics’ Mockingbird, and DC Comics’ Black Canary. After the news of sexually harassing Archie Comics, and Rockstar Games moving on to movies, the crew takes apart video game movies. Craig fills us in on the new PlayStation Network Passcodes, the lack-luster Burnout:Crash, and Modern Warfare 3’s Color Blind Assist mode. In Tech news Pokemon makes its own mobile app, Google and Microsoft bid for Hulu, and this week marked the last launch of the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Craig melts everyone’s head with math, and Randis gives us all tips for Speed Dating.

Craig and Pete put down the bar-b-que and give a small podcast for the Independence Day holiday. Pete reviews his new iPhone 4, and gives a comparison to the iPad. Brief comics and movie news is covered, and the two review the latest summer blockbuster: Transformers 3. Craig gives the news on new DLC for Rockband and a leaked version of Gears of Wars 3. Then Pete and Craig compile a list of third movie sequels that were better than the second ones before them.

Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #160 • Mobile Gaming Future • Lulz Disbands • Flirting Guide

It’s a solemn end to an era as Pete reviews Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #160. Craig updates us on the latest Rockband DLC and the future of gaming on the mobile frontier. In tech news Pottermore brings up the issue of DRM, Tesla Motors stops making the ultra-fast electric roadster, Lulz apparently disbands, and we find out it is illegal to sell pieces of the moon. Then Randis gives us a guide on flirting, and poses the question: Do you have an office buddy you flirt with?

Episode sixty five is a big one, and packed full of geeky fandom. Pete reviews the macho first issue of Butcher Baker the Righteous Maker, and the crew reviews two summer blockbusters: Green Lantern and Super 8. Craig gives a hand-on review of Xbox’s latest add-on peripheral, the Kinect. The space explorer Voyager reaches the end of the known Solar System, and Randis helps you get over those regrets you may have in your relationships.

The crew adopts Masta-Don into the fold for their sixty third adventure. Pete updates and reviews all the events that are transpiring in the War of the Green Lanterns by reviewing Green Lantern #66, Green Lantern Corps #60, and Green Lantern Emerald Warriors #10. Then Pete gives the low-down on DC Comics complete line re-launch. All news number ones, continuity, and how they are going to leave some stories in continuity. The crew reviews X-Men First Class, and then Craig gives us the Gaming News. PlayStation Network reboots, and  Xbox ramps up for E3 announcements including the new Diamond Membership. Randis covers the boy who sold his Kidney for an iPad 2, and Pete gives the news of another Sony hack, Car Apps that will kill you, and why the world needs an 8-foot wide 3D HDTV. Randis then gives us some sexually stimulating facts you may not know, and the crew answers your mail and questions.

But what is the point of these options to communicate if you do not take full advantage.  Back in the turn of the century and Victorian, Queen Elizabeth era; love letters were the ONLY way of communication.  Men would send letters declaring their love of another.  People would be bribed to send these letters sometimes risking their lives to make sure the person received these declarations of love.

What am I saying?  Send a love letter! When was the last time you received a handwritten note from someone? So, how do you write a love letter?  Here is a guideline for creating a love letter.

There is no wrong way, per say, of writing a love letter, they are suppose to take in all your emotions and thoughts on someone and put into words. However, if you have a problem getting started there is a guideline you can always go with and get your thoughts clear.

-        Why do you love your other half or person?

-        What emotion besides love are you trying to convey – humor, sentimental, super sappy?

-        What physical characteristics do you love about the person – do not get perverted, this is about love not boning.

-        What do they do for you?  They bring out the best in you, they support your crazy ideas.

-        Using your special nicknames if you have any for the person ie. hunny, bunny, sugar tits, etc

-        What is your general message for the letter?

I do suggest if you do this to handwrite it and mail it.  Email and text are there and of course it is the thought that counts, but you get more of the emotion from someone when you handwrite something.

The best part of declaring your love for someone on paper – what better way for them to have something they can read over and over again, especially when there is a fight later on (cause lets be honest, you will eventually fight) and what is better then to have something you put so much work into on your side during that time.

Craig, Randis and Pete gather for a Memorial Day podcast. Pete reviews Joe Kubert’s Dong Xoai, Vietnam 1965 to get into the mood of the holiday. After comics news about ComicCon International’s Office, and speculating on the baddie for the Avengers movie, Craig gives us a sneak peek at E3: Gears of War 3, Modern Warfare 3, and the new Nintendo console. Pete and Craig review Portal 2, and then, inspired by letters from the front, Randis tells us how and why to write a love letter. And then the gang pulls together an official War Movie List.

Pete reviews Free Comic Book Day selections Bongo Comics Free for All, Captain America Thor: The Mighty Fighting Avengers, Young Justice Batman The Brave and the Bold Super Sampler, and Civil War Adventure. After comics news about Amazon Kindle selling more eBooks than books, and Schwartzenegger’s cancelled comics Governator. Dark Knight Rises’ Bane is revealed, Star Tours Reopens, and Craig reviews Pirates of the Carribean: On Stranger Tides. Craig then updates us on the return of the Playstation Network and Paypal updates for XboxLive. Without Doug, Pete fills in at the Tech News desk with the Foxconn Explosion at the iPad plant, the first computer to run Google’s Chrome OS, and EA is already developing for the new Xbox. Randis tells us about the best questions to start conversation on a first date, and we answer your questions from our Facebook Page.

The crew come together for podcast 60 to keep you hip. Pete has a dichotomy of comics when he reviews Fear Itself #2 and Irredeemable #25. Then Pete covers the news of a real life Batman, Spider-man Turn Off the Dark, Wonder Woman’s TV rejection, and cheaper BluRays. Craig tells us about a rerelease of Mortal Kombat Classics, answers listener questions about the Playstation Network, and gives us a sneak peek at this year’s largest gaming conference: E3. Pete tries to fill in for Doug on tech with a load of Google Android updates, Netflix’s stance on TV, Hulu’s deals with TV, and Apple’s hardware lockdown. Then Randis tells us about the importance of appearances and the crew answers more of your questions from Twitter and Facebook.

Don’t forget to download the Giggaheim.com mobile iPhone app available now for free on the Apple App Store. Stream eveypodcast straight to your mobile device and stay hip with the latest news and reviews for comic books, video games, technology and dating advice for geeks.

It’s Mother’s Day 2011 and the crew get together to talk Comics, Video Games, Technology, and Dating Advice to Geeks. Pete Reviews Avengers issue 12.1, and reviews the top 10 worst and top 10 best mothers in comics. After the crew reviews the first Summer blockbuster, Thor, Craig reveals that the PlayStation Network has missed its relaunch window. He also tells us which video game artwork made it to the Smithsonian, and Xbox Live made it easier for people in the armed forces to sign on. Doug Tells us people are jumping ship from T-Mobile, and you can buy a trip to the Moon. The Randis encourages us all to go outside, and interact with people.

The podcast gets back on schedule after being thrown off by the impending shuttle launch. Pete reviews the end of DC Comics’ Brightest Day series with Brightest Day #24 and Justice League Generation Lost #24. He also reviews Suicide Girls #1 before heading into comics and movies news. Apparently Superman isn’t an American and the Avengers’ script was stolen. Craig updates us on Sony’s Playstation identity theft debacle, EA delays Mass Effect 3, and new maps have been release for Call of Duty Black Ops. Doug gives us tips to prevent identity theft, updates us on Apple’s big brother policies, and gives us news on Nvida’s loss in the chip markets. Then Randis explores the notion of chivalry when courting.

The crew, hopped up on Easter candy, has a wild episode. Pete reviews Jesus Hates Zombies, updates us on comics news, and a load of movie casting news. Craig Gives us the update on the PS3 network going down, The Gears of War 3 beta, and reviews the new Mortal Kombat for Xbox 360. Doug rejoins the podcast and gives us an update on all the Apple Rumors, celebrates the life of a prominent Sony executive, and gives us the update on current space exploration events. It’s a short one, but packed with lots of fun.

Pete goes Ape for Axe Cop #2, the comic book written by a six-year-old, and drawn by a thirty-year-old. After a lot of movie news, Craig tells us about the Gears of War 3 beta, the new Xbox 360 Dashboard beta, the integration of Hulu Plus, and new features on Netflix. Then the group gets sidetracked as they discuss the NFL lockout, and then get back on track discovering where all the space shuttles are going. Without Doug, there is no tech news, so Randis steps in to tell us when the best times to flirt are, and when not to flirt.

Randis returns and gives us all casual sex. Wait…First Pete reviews the end of the hit web comic series Azure with issue number six, and a new book from Orlando, Florida Drift #1. Craig tells us about the new Commodore 64, a free MMO coming to Xbox Live, the Fleetwood Mac DLC coming to Rockband 3, and some news on the next Mortal Kombat. Then Pete and Craig try to fill in for Doug again with sad news from Japan, and from NASA. The Randis cheers us up with information on casual sex and hooking up. Then we took all your suggestions and created a definitive list of movie character douche bags.

Time Lincoln #1 ~ New Xbox Dashboard Beta ~ NASA Dismantles ~ Worst Movie Characters of All time

Through the lightning and storms the Giggaheim.com podcast crew tries to pull together an episode to keep you hip. Pete raves about Time Lincoln #1, and talks abut the news form Megacon and Wondercon. Then Doug become a casualty as the lightning takes out his volcanic lair. Craig talks about the new Xbox Dashboard beta, and fills in for Doug by telling us about the dismantling of Shuttle Discovery (boo!) and the Langley Wind Tunnel (boo!). Then with the help of the Giggaheim Facebook page the crew tries to figure out who were the Worst Movie Characters of All Time.

Pete, Craig, and Doug summarize Megacon 2011. In a scant 45 minutes you can get the summaries on two days worth of panels on digital comic books, self publishing comic books, big-house comic books,  Stan Lee QnA sessions, and the latest news from William Shatner.

The Giggaheim will be at the 2011 Megacon convention in Orlando, Florida this weekend. Randis, Doug, Craig, Tank and Pete will be roaming the halls of the Orange County Convention center to meet and greet you, cover the panels, and gather up cool swag to give away. (Be careful, the Polish Ninja has been known to stalk the halls as well).

We will be covering the following panels on our live blog feed this Saturday:

Green Lantern: Past Present and Future

with Ethan van Sciver, Ron Marz and Mike McKone

Words and Pictures: The Art of Storytelling in Comics

QnA with Stan Lee

A Spotlight on DC Comics

with Dan DiDio, Steve Scott, Rob Hunter and Ethan van Sciver

Marvel Comics Spotlight

With Mike McKone, Mike Perkins, Brandon Peterson, Clay Mann, Khoi Pham and Paolo Rivera

Robot Chicken

With Matthew Senrich and Zeb Wells

The one and only Randis will be attending the speed dating held at the con to help you all out (and maybe even pull some numbers). So be sure to look for the crew in black t-shirts and say hi!

Sunday schedule is yet to be determined

Imaginary Boys #1 – Mortal Kombat Preview – Earthquake Impact on Electronics – Mixed Signals

Pete reviews Imaginary Boys #1 and covers the C2E2 news with all the Marvel relaunches, and DC TV news. Then Craig reviews the new Mortal Kombat and covers the new Billy Joel DLC for Rockband. Ert steps in for Doug and gives us the impact the earthquake had on Japan’s electronic manufacturing, Microsoft throws in the towel on the Zune, and a review of the new 4G Thunderbolt. Then Randis tells us how to interpret mixed signals.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 17^th, 2011

Giggaheim Launches iPhone App

NORTH PORT, FL  (March 2011) – Giggaheim is pleased to announce the launch of its mobile app for iPhone/iPad users. The application will allow for users to receive the latest news in comic books, video games, technology, movies, and dating advice for geeks. Directly from their phone, users will also be able to stream every episode of the Giggaheim.com podcast and even listen to it over their home entertainment center via AirPlay.

The Giggaheim App offers:

• Access to all of Giggaheim.com’s articles, How-To articles, and news

• Sharing articles, reviews and news items to Twitter, Facebook, and other Social websites

• Access to all of Giggaheim.com’s podcasts

• Stream all of Giggaheim.com’s podcast to your entertainment center via AirPlay.

• Be the first to get alerts for contests and sweepstakes

Additional Information

Giggaheim’s Mobile app is available for download for free on the iPhone App Store at:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-giggaheim-com/id419796021?mt=8

For additional information about the app, including screenshots, please visit http://www.giggaheim.com

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Stuff of Legend Vol.2 1 & 2 – Batman: Arkham City – iPad 2 Hands On Review – Getting Over Someone

In this episode Pete reviews Stuff of Legend Vol.2 The Jungle issues 1 & 2. After reviewing the news on The Thing’s….thing, and Walking Dead video games, Craig gives us the release date on Batman: Arkham City, News on XBox Live Labs, and the PS3 cloud storage. Doug covers his new iPad2 and Japan’s nuclear power. Then Randis tells us just how long it should take to get over that special someone.

Azure #5 – Gears of War 3 – iPad 2 – Beach Etiquette

It’s been a year (technically), and as the gang pass the bubbly Pete reviews Azure #5 and 100 Words. After movie rumors, Craig gives us a sneak peak at Gears of War 3 Beta and reviews Bulletstorm. Then Doug and Craig team up to cover the shiny new iPad2 and all of its new features. Then Randis educates us all on beach etiquette.

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Pete reviews two hot books from Zuda Comics: Azure #4 and Dual #4, and then turns his attention to the new DC Comics animated movie, All-Star Superman. Craig reveals that several popular tracks are coming to Rock Band 3 pro mode, there’s no multiplayer in Batman: Arkham City, Mortal Kombat news, Halo map release, and Microsoft’s SDK release for Kinect. Then Doug tells us how Girl Scouts use mobile apps to sell cookies, reveals the new Thunderbolt technology from Apple, and also from apple the new MacBook Pros. Doug then tackles the issue of cell phones giving users brain cancer, and reviews the last launch for Space Shuttle Discovery. Then the gang assembles a list of movies that should be on BluRay.

The Giggaheim gives a thorough look at the decade known as the naughts. Pete reviews the most revolutionary aspects of comic books for the past decade, goes over the authors that made it happen, and the covers a few books that defined the decade. Craig covers the video games, the developers, and the platforms from 2000-2010. With the help of special guests Heath and Bernie, all the best games and platforms are covered. Doug reviews the top technology that changed our lives with the growing digital revolution, and forecasts into the future of what is to come. Then the crew has a round table discussion about the best movies of the decade.

S.H.I.E.L.D. #6 – Modern Warfare 2 on XBL – Apple’s Content Gestapo – Giggaheim Mobile App Preview

Podcast 49 starts with major surprises as the podcast crew welcome two guest stars: Heath and Bernie from Drunken Hammock. Pete reviews S.H.I.E.L.D. #6, and Knight & Squire #5. After reviewing the week’s news in comics and movie rumors, Craig warns us about Modern Warfare 2 being on Xbox Live for $60, Batman: Arkham City has no multiplayer, the Smithsonian will have a video games exhibit in 2012, and previews Heroes of Reach DLC. Doug gives us an update on Libya’s lack of internet, IBM’s Watson dominates on Jeopardy!, the state of New York now gives fines for talking on a cell phone while driving,  Semens creates an asthma sensor, and Apple becomes the content Gestapo. Then Craig reveals he has been working on a mobile app for the Giggaheim, and previews what it can do.

Note: The Decade Wrap-up went longer than expect, and will be released on a separate podcast.

Batman Beyond #2 – Guitar Hero Cancelled – iPad2 – Drinking on a First Date

It’s another packed episode of the Giggaheim podcast. Pete reviews Batman Beyond #2, Futurama #53, Astonishing Thor #2, Darth Vader and the Lost Command #1, Transformers Infestation #1, and Wonder Woman #606. After the latest news in comics and movie rumors, Craig takes center stage. Guitar Hero is no more, Nokia phones will have Xbox access, and which movie composer is working on Mass Effect 3? Doug Kicks off the tech news by comparing specs on popular tablets including the iPad, warns us about pay-per-use technology coming to consumers, HP tables the Palm devices, and then a sneak peek at Apple’s anticipated iPad2. Randis warns us about drinking on the first date, and the gang compare Valentines plans.

Brightest Day #19 – High-Res Halo – Skin guns – Blooper Reel

For the 47^th podcast Pete reviews Brightest Day #19, Irredeemable #22, and Ultimate Thor #4. After a Superbowl movie trailer preview Craig reveals that Halo will get a makeover, details on the new Mortal Kombat, A Michael Phelps video game, and the end of MTV Games. Doug gives us the skinny on the Verizon iPhone before preorder, Intel’s Sandy Bridge chip flaw, Bing on Google on Bing, NBC’s controversial internet tape, and a miraculous skin gun. With Randis absent, we present a blooper reel from past podcasts we have been holding out on.

Avengers #9 • New PSP • Challenger Remembered • Valentines Gifts

The Giggaheim presents another jam-packed show. Pete reviews Avengers #9, Action Comics #897, and Memoir #1. After covering Wizard Magazine’s abrupt closure,and rumor’s of DC Comics’ Flashpoint, the crew then votes against watching a Matrix 4 and 5 while listening to other movie rumors. Criag tells us about the new PSP, reports on console vs. PC gaming, and tells us the latest DLC to download for Rockband. Doug covers the lack of internet in Egypt, China uses footage from TopGun to demonstrate their stealth fighter, President Obama’s State of the Union Address and we remember Space Shuttle Challenger. Randis then tells us all how to shop effectively for your Valentines Day gifts.

Infinite Vacation #1 – Microsoft Opens Kinect – Facebook Scams – Valentines Day Myths

For episode 45 Pete reviews Infinite Vacation #1, Starbon #2, Thor The Might Avenger #8, and Brightest Day #18. After news about the Spider-Man Musical, a Lethal Weapon Remake, and The End of the Comics Code of Authority, Craig tells us Microsoft opens the Kinect to developers, Angry Birds was de-throned from the top iTunes downloads, and Duke Nuke’em returns. Doug Warns us of Facebook Scams, speculations on Steve Jobs’ health, and was Android’s code stolen? Then Randis gives us the truth behind Valentines Day Myths.

Another wild week in the new year. Pete reviews a load of comics including Who is Jake Ellis #1, Avengers Prime #5, Irredeemable #21, and Brightest Day #17 to name a few. Then Craig takes the driver’s seat to give us the difference in development between the PS3 and the Xbox Kinect, and then plows head on into the tech news. With Doug’s absence, the gang covers the iPhone coming to Verizon, Apple developments, and the world’s longest bridge, and IBM’s Jeopardy playing supercomputer: Watson. Then Randis gives us all the low-down on the new Astrology and the new Sign of the zodiac. So baby, what’s your sign?

The Giggaheim crew starts off the new year with a don’t miss episode. Pete reviews Astonishing Spider-man & Wolverine #4, S.H.I.E.L.D. #5, and What If? #200. After movie rumors and comic news, Craig gives us the low-down on what to expect in the next Xbox360 dashboard update, and tells us Linkin Park will be coming to Rockband 3. Then Pete and Craig give all the tech updates from CES 2011 that will be hitting store shelves in the future. Randis then gives us the inside scoop on How to Play Mind Games With Your Boyfriend. Ladies can get pointers, and guys can try and avoid these damning behaviors.

The Giggaheim podcast crew celebrates Christmas around the Yule log. Pete reviews Morning Glories, Zatanna #8, and Larfleeze’s Christmas Special. After reviewing the latest rumors and news, Craig  reviews break throughs in Kinect like the American Sign Language recognition. Doug raises his fist to Net Neutrality, and then the gang reviews the year that was:2010.

With the holidays fast approaching the Giggaheim podcast crew try and cram in all the latest comic book, gaming, tech news and dating advice they can. Pete reviews the weeks comics with Strange Tales 2 #3, Green Lantern #60, Brightest Day #16, Time Masters Vanishing Point #5, and Thor: The Mighty Avenger #7. Craig introduces us to Kinect Porn (No I didn’t!!), Gives us the scoop on the VGA’s and talks about the hot game trailers for Batman Arkham City, Mass Effect 3, and Elder Scrolls. Doug Gives us the low down on NASA’s rail-gun styled propulsion, Mexican Spy Planes (I’m not making that up), phone Apps that give away your confidential info, and Net Neutrality rears its ugly head. Randis then gives us the Do’s and Don’ts to holiday gift giving.

Justice League Generation Lost #15 – X-men Arcade Game – Are DVD’s Obsolete? – Ten In a Half

The gang welcome Doug back by ignoring his Tech report, but first Pete reviews Justice League Generation Lost #15 and What Were They Thinking Monster Mash-up. After the news, Craig talks about the classic X-Men Arcade game on exclusive to XBL and teaser of Mass Effect 3. Doug tries to deliver the tech news on Cyber Monday, and asks if DVDs are obsolete. Then the Giggaheim decides what the top ten Non-Christmas Christmas movies are in thirty minutes.

There’s a full crew for the podcast after the Thanksgiving holiday. Pete is unsatisfied with comics that week and pulls out a classic, black-sploitation comic, The Afrodesiac. After news and rumors, Craig gives us the latest news on the new Xbox live rewards program. Heath digs into the Xhosa arcade vault, and Tank gives us a review of the DC Universe Online beta. Then the crew reviews the Tech news with the news Sony Playstation phone, Netflix being challenged by the big movie studios, and the BBCs Player for iPad. Then Randis schools us on the top don’ts for dating.

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Are you a lover?  Or a fighter?  Call on your inner warrior and put your passions to play with Kung Fu Sutra.  Our modern take on this ancient discipline will inspire and delight.  Eight exceptionally sheer, lubricated latex condoms are individually packaged in 2.5” x 2.5” boxes that fit into a stunning gift box.  Each features a pen and ink depiction of partners engaging in erotic variations on this Chinese art of self-defense.

These prophylactics are beautifully packaged, and a unique gift for that special loved one. And of course we have to include this phrase: Stocking Stuffer.

Ngmoco has a free download for their Star Wars themed Imperial Academy first person shooter game for iPhone, Ipod Touch, and iPad. An official review will be up shortly, and available on Episode 40 of the Giggaheim Podcast, but we advise all the start wars fans out there to hurry and download this lovely game while it’s free.

Pete can’t stop reading Zatanna, and blathers on and on about the good art and the great story. Then he gives his take on the popular Mice Templar in digital format. After the movie and comics news Craig dishes out his take on one of the most anticipated shooters of the year: Call of Duty Black Ops. Craig also gives us a few top iPhone games to download before the crew runs though another tech report without Doug. Afterward Randis instructs us all on the dangers of unsafe sex on Dating Advice for Geeks.

The gang celebrates Veterans Day, and gives you the latest news. Pete’s indecision leads to a doubleheader between Avengers Children’s Crusade #3 and Batman: Return of Bruce Wayne #6. He then divulges a fun indie book, Rambo 3.5 by Jim Rugg, and the gang go over the latest comic book and movie news. Craig checks in for a few minutes to let us know about the new Kinect on the XBOX 360, and the NHL playing on your PS3. Doug continues the HP Soap Opera, and for a special Veterans Day report, reveals the future of US Air Warfare. Randis reveals Embarrassing Bedroom Secrets, and also tells you what not to say, and what you don’t want to hear.

The Giggaheim Podcast Crew has a packed evening as Pete ha a face off between two comics with heroes in wheelchairs. Who will win? Mark Millar’s Superior #1 or Stan Lee’s Soldier Zero #1? He then reviews Left For Dead:Sacrifice the digital graphic novel. After movie rumors, Craig and Heath review all the new features you can expect from Rockband 3, demolish Band Hero, and Pete polishes off the latest Left for Dead DLC. The the gang burns through the tech news that Steve Jobs decided to dominate with the New Mac OSX Lion, the New Mac App store, and the new Macbook Air. Randis gives advice about long distance relationships to a listener, and then gives us all the lo-down on how to be an effective Wing-man. And of course, bonus material is included.

Pete reviews Superman 703 and the first issue of the web comic Melody. After comic and movie news Craig kicks in with the game report. The Doors will be coming to Rockband 3, Craig gives his review of Rockband 3, and special guest Heath joins the crew all the way from Oklahoma to review Dead Rising 2. Then Ert takes the reigns to fill in for Doug’s tech report. Ert covers 3D TVs, Verizon’s big iPad scoop, and speculation for ‘Back to Mac’. Dating Advice for Geeks makes its return as Randis reveals Online Dating Safety Tips. Then the crew tries a new game called “Conversation Starters”. Stick around for the end, there is plenty of bonus outtakes inspired by drinking Sunny D and Rum.

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Randis triumphantly returns to the Giggaheim. Pete reviews 1 Month 2 Live #5 and Dual #1. Craig has a sneak peek at Rockband 3 and gives us the hands on details. Doug fills us in on the new HP President, Iranian Nuclear Viruses and a killer Segway adventure. Randis returns and so does Dating Advice for Geeks. She shares the top tips for coming out of your geeky shell.

The gang enjoys a triple-deca episode in Giggaheim style. Pete reviews the return of Fables with issue 98, and reviews a digital copy of Elephantman #1. After going over DC Comics big shuffle and other movie news Craig gives you hints to level up on Halo:Reach with Gruntpocolypse. Doug takes the CEO of Netflix to task, goes down memory lane by reviewing 10 years of progress from Apple, and the Giggaheim crew debates the merits of genetically manipulated salmon. Then there’s Ten in a Half: Video Game Modes. Did Rockstar’s Free Roam beat Gears of War’s Horde Mode? Or did Burnout’s Crash Mode take the top spot over Battlefront’s Instant Action?

The Giggaheim gang all show up loopy and knock their way through the 29th episode. Pete reviews Avengers:Infinity Gauntlet issue two, 1Month 2 Live #4, and briefly reviews the digital version of I Kill Giants. After the movie news Craig has a list of the top Sci-fi movies. Doug tells us how a couple gets caught trying to teach Venezuela how to make nukes, Microsoft delays their phone, and iPad’s impact in BestBuy. Then the crew go in search of the best comedy list on e Internet. Do they find it, or does it fizzle?

Tank joins the crew for another episode full of fandom. Pete reviews Weird War Tales #1, Star Trek Captain’s Log: Pike, and for the digital comic review: Killing Girl #1. Craig then enlightens us on the addictive powers of Angry Birds for mobile gaming, and fills us in on the upcoming metal DLC for RockBand 2. Doug gives us the latest in Dragon Fly processors, how webhosts can fight back, and digital kidneys. Then the group attempts to assemble the Top Ten Sci-Fi Weapons of all time in thirty minutes.

Ert, Craig and Pete hold down the fort for the Half-Year podcast. Pete reviews Justice League Generation Lost #8 and Fearless Dawn #1 and reveals a lot of Marvel Entertainment news. Craig covers Halo:reach’s new videos, warns us on the dangers of modded boxes, and gives us a Rockband DLC update. Then the trio try and make it through the tech news covering Heat-Ray using robots, the Boy Scouts copyrights badge, and a little black dress that can make phone calls.

Download the special edition podcast now to review the movie, and post comments below.

Episode 24    Justice League Generation Lost #7 – Stuff of Legend – Call of Duty Zombies – Blackberry Boycotts – 26-Year-Old Virgin

Randis returns! The gang is back together and firing on all cylinders this episode. Pete reviews Justice League Generation Lost #7, and the digital comic book review was Stuff of Legend. Craig covers the new Rockband DLC, the zombie invasion for Red Dead Redemption and Call of Duty, and the new screen effects for Halo: Reach. Doug covers the awful smart phone apps, the truth behind the Blackberry boycotts, and internet access for everyone. Randis triumphantly returns with the rarest specimen: A 26-Year-Old Virgin. The crew pokes and prods to determine how a man can last so long without tasting forbidden fruits, or is he is working a grift

Got a question or comment? Comment below, or write to: podcast@giggaheim.com

Look for them soon here on our website and on iTunes.

Craig

Episode 23: Avengers Prime #2 – Action Philosophers! #1 – Batman Arkham City News – New Halo:Reach Maps Revealed – X-Ray Nudie Booths – iPod Sneek Peaks – The New Guy At School

Pete reviews Avengers Prime #2, and tries to bring some class to the podcast with Action Phiosophers!#1. Craig reveals the latest maps for Halo: Reach, upcoming Rockland DLC, and Batman:Arkham City news. Doug attempts to bring us up to speed with HP Sexual Harassment suites, your local airport security x-ray nudie booths, the FCC’s blundering of Net-Neutrality, and rumored iPods. After the break Dating Advice for Geeks makes it triumphant return in time for back to school by helping out the new guy. New to school? Well the Giggaheim Podcast crew has some hot tips for you.

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Episode 21 Walking Dead Vol.12 – SDCC News – Halo:Reach Forge Mode – Rockband 3 Preview – World’s Cheapest Tablet – Top Ten Worst Movie Sequels

Pete goes on and on about Walking Dead Trade #12 “Life Among Them”, Zatanna #3, an Avengers #3. San Diego Comic Con kicks off and Pete and Craig spill the Friday preview news. Craig fills us in on Halo:Reach’s Forge Mode, and gives parts of the set list from Rockband 3, and the crew try and stumble through the tech news without Doug. India Produces the world’s cheapest tablet, NASA gives up maps from across the Galaxy, and iPhone White is delayed again. Then the Giggaheim Crew attempts to assemble the Top Ten Worst Movie Sequels of all time in under 30 minutes.

This was late thanks to Pete, so email him and let him know about it: peter@giggaheim.com

~The Management

10) Blade 2 - From very bad CGI, holy crap bad CGI, to a downright horrible story Blade 2 takes a promising series of films down the toilet with its cheap animations that someone did on their personal time at home to leaving the user asking “WTF?” the entire time. I mean honestly; lord of the vampires??, genetically engineering perfect vampires that are just like Blade (daywalker) and reject engineered vampires that kill and drink the blood of other vampires before humans; really cause this movie to be very disappointing when compared to Blade 1. HOLY CRAP BAD CGI!!!!

9) CaddyShack 2 -

CaddyShack 2 is the reason Studio Executives have been fired. It’s sequel to the 1980 hit Caddyshack is a pale imitation of the wacky genius that made a parody of golf culture. Jackie Mason takes over for Rodney Dangerfield as an owner of a construction company who is pulled into the snooty Bushwood Country Club from the first film. A teenage daughter tries to fit in with the “cool crowd” (Stereotypical 1980’s theme) and her father tries desperately to help her (doomed plot line). Robert Stack takes over the role of antagonist, and tries to keep the weird family out of the club by…wait for it…challenging him to a round of golf.

And just when you thought you have seen this movie before (because you have), Bill Murray’s brilliance was replaced by Dan Aykroyd? What? Feel like you are in the Bizzaro World yet? Me Am excited. Naturally, the movie producers couldn’t Have Aykroyd doing Aykroyd, but a shallow impression of the burned out brilliance of Bill Murray. And just when you want to scoop out your eyeballs with dull spoons, the film continues to imitate the original with the same gags. Luckily, this movie’s lack of originality and piss-poor casting further elevates the genius of the original.

Gremlins 2: the New Batch – Holy crap what was that? Sure, Gremlins isn’t a shining example of a creature-based horror film, but the originality and creepy gags they used were great. So why not make a sequel that takes place in a city Skyscraper/Shopping mall? The offensive list:

• Hulk Hogan guest appearance
• Product placements to choke a horse
• Same old gags
• Moronic, repeated story
•Talking gremlins

The only clever bit in this movie is when the flying gremlin turns to stone, and winds up a gargoyle. Ugh.

7) Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace – Where to begin? Well let’s go from the obvious. This sequel was one of the hottest anticipated movies with 16 years of anticipation. What’s worse is the trailers were incredible, and I myself must have downloaded them about 1,629 times (over a 56k dial-up connection mind you). The offensive list:

• Trade routes and Taxes = fun
• Obi-man’s mysteriously growing hair
• Thinly veiled, racially-offensive, dumbass sidekicks
• Midichlorians (really?)
• Slow pacing
• Poop jokes
• “Yippie”

Tarrifs? Trade routes? Senate debates? Where the @$# are the battles? The jedi fighting? Where’s the “wars”? With slow pacing, we were able to tell some new horrible details. Obi-Wan’s hair shifted in size from scene to scene. The princess (ice queen) was about as loveable as a vile of herpes, and the tag-along sidekick was so ridiculous even children though he was too dopey to ingest. Various ethnic groups were outraged, and the solid fan base that spanned at least 3 generations collapsed as the idea of force-imbued blood cells are responsible for a Jedi’s power. Gaaaaaahhhh! Not even fast paced, bad-ass lightsaber duels could save this sequel. If you want a brilliant play-byplay of how this movie became an epic example of suck, check out Red Letter Media’s treatment of this film.

6) Matrix 3 – Revolutions -  The movie that ended with the entire audience saying: “What the !@#$”. The directors ended the film with a giant middle finger as a non-exciting final battle ended the series, and everything just restarted as if nothing happened, and the 3 movies you just watched were a waste of time. The offense list:

• Anti-climatic ending battle
• Dark, dark movie. Can’t see a damn thing
• Main Character blinded
• Repeated special effects gags
• Main Character’s love interest written off like a cheap soap opera
• Ends in a stalemate/restart

The special effects that made the first film a brilliant break-through couldn’t save the film from its mediocre script. Sure, it’s more realistic to kill off the characters, have the main hero blinded, and have a stupid bureaucracy call the shots. But is that what your audience really came to see? No. No it wasn’t.

5) X-3: X-men the Last Stand – This movie kicks off the top 5 worst, and it qualifies by ebing such a wild departure from the previous two movies, and ruining what could have been a solid trilogy. Bret Rattner is blamed for many of the misguided steps in this film, and earned himself a nickname: The Ratt. Let’s look at the offensive list:

• Wet Phoenix
• Xavier written off
• Cyclops written off
• “I’m the juggernaught bitch!”
• De-powered Mystique
• De-powered Magneto
• Weird end-battle timeline

Alright there’s a lot to cover here. The Phoenix is probably the most beloved storylines in the X-men mythos. After taking in the commentary for X-2, the audience learns that the Phoenix storyline was concluded there. Instead of a battle on the moon with the Imperial Titans and a giant cannon, the decision was made to use a dam. Fair enough. But the Ratt resurrected our character (why not? She is the phoenix) so that she could go on a shockingly appalling homicidal bender and exterminate the two better characters on screen. Poor Cyclops is written off as if he was dismissed from the set for bad behavior. Then the special anti-mutant serum taken from the pages of Joss Whedon’s Astonishing X-men run depowers Mystique, and becomes the focus of the story.

A battle in San Francisco begins at dawn, and then switches directly to night without explanation.  Magneto get’s depowered (Not a bad comeuppance rally) which was appalling to most X-men fans, but the Ratt couldn’t stop there. Then we get the wet phoenix. Apparently flame effects cost too much, so we had to settle for waves. Blech. Then Logan kills the Phoenix even though the fans watching the movie know from years of reading that for Wolverine to do so is @#$ing impossible.

4) Star Trek V – The Final Frontier As if killing Spock, crazy Klingon battles and saving whales wasn’t enough, William Shatner writes a screenplay that pits our famous Enterprise crew against a goofy priest, and some weird-assed creature that thinks its God.  Offending qualities:

• Birth of Spock
• A marooned God
• Foam boulders, rocks, sets, everything
• Naked-dancing Uhura
• The Enterprise still doesn’t work
• Drag-ass story
• Spock’s brother?

So among the chief complaints we all had were the unnecessary story to go see God. Really? Spock being born was awkward and silly, and his relation to a zealot was just as much of a stretch. Then The Enterprise still doesn’t work right. You can pull this gag once in a Sci-Fi universe, but did this ship ever work? Then we have “God” stuck on a planet, and the whole audience joins Kirk by throwing out Bullshit flags. Then Kirk has to fight his way through the planet of foam props in order to make ti safely to the Enterprise. Jeebus….Lousy.

3) Spider-Man 3 – Another movie from Marvel Entertainment that just killed what could have been a great trilogy. Sam Raimi gets overpowered by the Marvel/Sony brass and has to squeeze 40 pounds of dung in a ten pound bag. Here’s the list:

• Too Many villians
• Emo Dancing Spider-man
• Eric Forman returns
• Harry’s redemption?

This movie felt too full. That’s really the chief complaint. Aside form all the problems fans have with Venom, The movie felt like a bloated mess. You could tell this was a project riddled with last-minute entries, and silly executive ideas. The smooth storytelling that Sam Raimi had established in two movies had been dumped all over, and felt like a disjointed mess. Sure, Sandman’s origin and transformation were great. Hob-goblin’s fight scenes were great, but he looked nothing like the original goblin. And Harry’s sad redemption at the end was just silly. “I cleaned his wounds” speech by the butler….ugh. Now you say something?!! What the hell Geeves? And then there is the addition of Topher Grace. Now, I liked him a lot in “That 70’s Show”. And his comedic timing is singularly polished. But the poor guy is the same smart-assed character we knew on TV. (He wasn’t half bad in Predators. Check that one out. We’re pulling for your Topher) And the Emo effects of the Venom-symbiote suit were just….unbearable.

2) Batman & Robin – Where, where, why, what, where, huh?

• Bomb! Bomb! Bomb!
• The power of mirrors
• The Over-actor’s Guild
• Worst. Screenplay. Ever.
• Bat-nipples
• Ass-shots
• Neon…everything

This movie continued the Gawd-Awful Batman series that began with Batman Forever. Let’s take this one at a time. Bat-nipples. So we have nipples on the suit. Why? They are no use on a man normally, so why put them on a suit? What is the ultimate function? And if you put them on those two, why not on Batgirl’s? that would be distracting. Speaking of, Uma Thermon is damn un-watchable in this film. How can the actress who had to act so campy in this film pull off a bad ass in Kill Bill?

Then there’s Bane, treated like a dumb-ass monkey boy with the mental prowess of a 3-year-old. What happened to the fighting tactician who broke Batman’s back? And then the coup de grace, Arnold (Aw-nold) Schwartzenegger as the brilliant scientist, sympathetic anti-hero Mr. Freeze.

Holy Crap.

This movie took so many bad turns, it’s hard to numerate and explain them all on this list, so I think the Giggaheim will have to preserve this exhibit for another day.

1) Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

There’s a sketch on Robot Chicken that concerns the Muppets, and at one point Dr. Teeth says:

“Ah, holy @#$% kid, you made me piss myself”

And that sums up this sequel. Another in the line of disappointing blockbusters that we waited for over a decade for, and it turned out to be a really sad affair. Here’s the short list:

• Aliens? Really?
• Heavy handed write-offs
• Aliens?
• Let’s revisit everything that was cool
• Nut-shot jokes
• Aliens?
• Refrigerator shelters
• Aliens?
• Rubber snakes
• Mutt
• Mutt vs. monkeys
• Mutt to inherit the mantle
• Mutt and Aliens
• Giant CG Ants
• Aliens?

You may be surprised to learn that I (Pete) don’t particularly hate Shia LeBouff. I think He does well in films, much like Leonardo DiCaprio, and I don’t understand where all this hate comes from. With this movie, I hate the character, but the actor playing him has nothing to do with a crappy screenplay. The kid’s doing his best to portray the thinly-veiled crappy character that is supposed to be the son of the world’s favorite archeologist.

Now this movie sucked. A couple of people on the Giggaheim Podcast crew left the theater. That’s how bad it sucked. The awe-inspiring film making that made us grab a whip and fedora in the 1980’s officially died when this movie came out, and showed the faithful audience that Hollywood wants our wallets, and they do not care if we go to movies to be entertained or to share fantastic adventures.

So this movie recalls the earlier, cooler movies by visiting the one place on Earth we thought we would never see. Then in an escape attempt that puts Wile E. Coyote to shame, Jones escapes on a rocket to the desert and hides in a refrigerator while the desert is nuked. At this juncture we began to doubt the movie, and began to look for the annoying Chinese kid. That’s when Mutt appears, making this a “fun” family film. Indy has to save an nutty professor to save Marion from the Communists who are after aliens so they can have psychic powers to….do whatever the hell they want…I don’t remember anymore.

At this point we are treated to rubber snakes, Monkeys, nut jokes, and giant CG ants. The end of the road is a Myan temple that aliens built so they could die there, and then launch their spacecraft in the 1950’s before the world goes ape with satellite technology that would discover them? This “adventure” wandered so wildly, that the audience is finally taken out of their misery by watching a wedding, and the final credits. And after all that, it’s hard to watch these movies anymore without a deep sense of regret. Sometimes, you can never go home.

Pete reviews the top comic books of the week: Irredeemable #15, Hit-monkey #1, and Brightest Day #5. Craig gives details on Playstation network’s membership benefits, 3d game support and the latest new armor from Bungie for Halo:Reach. Doug gives us the sad news about the last fuel tank for the space shuttle being made, details about YouTube 3D, and Craig testifies about his new iPhone g4. In lieu of Randis’ Dating Advice for Geeks, the crew plays their new game 10 In A Half, and tries to assemble the Top Ten Movie Quotes in half an hour.

10) Milk was a bad choice.

– Ron Burgundy – Will Farrell  – Anchorman (2004)

9) A gun rack? I don’t even own a gun, let alone many guns that would necessitate an entire rack.

– Wayne Campbell – Mike Myers – Wayne’s World (1992)

8 ) The First Rule of Fight Club is…you Don’t Talk About Fight Club

Tyler Durden – Brad Pitt – Fight Club (19  )

7) Voilà! in view, a humble Vaudevillian Veteran, cast Vicariously as both Victim and Villain by the Vicissitudes of Fate. This Visage, no mere Veneer of Vanity, is a Vestige of the Vox populi, now Vacant, Vanished. However, this Valorous Visitation of a bygone Vexation stands Vivified, and has Vowed to Vanquish these Venal and Virulent Vermin Vanguarding Vice and Vouchsafing the Violently Vicious and Voracious Violation of Volition! The only Verdict is Vengeance– a Vendetta, held as a Votive– not in Vain, for the Value and Veracity of such shall one day Vindicate the Vigilant and the Virtuous. Verily, this Vichyssoise of Verbiage Veers most Verbose, so let me simply add that it’s my Very good honor to meet you, and you may call me V.

- V – Hugo Weaving – V for Vendetta (2005)

6) Hey, you know, fu** you man. Any moron with a pack of matches can set a fire. Raining down sulfur is like an endurance trial. Mass genocide is the most exhausting activity one can engage in . . . next to soccer.

- Loki – Matt Damon – Dogma (1999)

5) It can be truly said, that I have a bat in my belfry.

- Joker – Jack Nicholson – Batman (1990)

4) Yippee-ki-yay, motherfucker.

- John McClaine – Bruce Willis – Die Hard (1988)

3) If you build it, they will come.

- The Voice – Field of Dreams (1989)

2) Do You Follow me? – Yes – Well Stop Following me or I’ll have you arrested!

– Otis B Driftwood – Groucho Marx – A Night At The Opera – (1935)

1)    I’m afraid I can’t do that Dave.

– HAL – Douglas Rain – 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

10) Al Capone – The Untouchables

Robert DeNiro brings the notorious prohibition Chicago gangster to life in the 1987 film The Untouchables. Al Capone’s vicious nature of threatening his enemies and loved ones of his enemies, coupled with his strangle hold of Chicago make him the top gangster, and only real life character in the Top 10 Movie Villains list.

9) Nurse Ratchet – One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

Louise Fletcher has a career with roles on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, VR.5, and Picket Fences, but her most famous has to be Nurse Ratchet in One Flew Over the Cukoo’s Nest. The nurse who tormented the inmates, was a inescapable nightmare, and the role of the tormentor of the mentally insane landed her an Oscar.

8 ) Delores Umbridge – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Along the line of tormentors, the number 8 villain gradually tightens an iron grip around the fabled and cherished world of Hogwarts School for Wizardry and Witchcraft. Delores Umbridge gradually enforces her will on Harry’s only favorable dwelling he can belong to, and by enforcing a towering stack of rules, erodes our hero’s freedoms, and blocks his every move. Her eventual end is one that is always favorably remembered, which is a mark of a good villain.

7) Maleficent – Sleeping Beauty

The podcast crew truly feels remorse for someone who’s childhood wasn’t haunted by a witch who could put you in a coma, and eat your loved ones as a fire breathing dragon. This vane witch is most children’s first encounter with a being who is to be feared, and would do anything to get her way. The impressive part is, she has been imposing her villainy on children since 1959 and she is the only cartoon villain in the top 10.

6) Percy Wetmore – The Green Mile

An unlikely villain that has been overlooked, this spoiled and deranged prison guard barbecued a death row inmate out of morbid and sadistic curiosity. While this story of death row inmates in the depression is filled with awful characters, none shows the genuine cruelty that Percy Wetmore demonstrates, and his comeuppance is delicious. He is one of two villains created by the celebrated author Stephen King on the top 10 list.

5) Agent Smith – The Matrix

Hotly debated on the podcast, Hugo Weaving’s virtual enforcer starts the top 5. Agent smith, lead enforcer of the matrix, has an eerie calm that is only broken by his expert use of kung fu. His placid demeanor and ruthless aggression eventually threaten the entire Matrix that birthed him as he becomes a worthy adversary to the god-like protagonist, Neo.

4) Annie Wilks – Misery

The second Stephen King villain on the list is Anne Wilks. The kindly nurse who eventually becomes a monstrous and suffocating force of evil. This obsessed nurse (another nurse) nurtures Paul Sheldon to life to continue creating her favorite world, and answer to her whims. The role was brought to life by Kathy Bates, who won an Oscar for her performance, and haunts our ankles.

3) Col. Hans Landa – Inglorious Basterds

Although most Nazis are worthy enemies, few ever make a top 10 list. Until now. This Jew-hunting villain was brought to life by Christoph Waltz who won an Oscar for the role. This evil detective’s charm and calculating strategy make him a formidable and entertaining villain.

2) Darth Vader – Star Wars

There isn’t much left to say that hasn’t been said before. Along the line of Maleficent, this fallen Jedi betrayed his order, blew up a planet, cut the hand off his son, and strangled anyone who performed their job poorly. His steady and creepy breathing, imposing stature, and inhuman cyborg body have haunted generations since 1977.

1) The Joker – Batman: The Dark Knight This villain normally tops the top ten comic book villains, but thanks to Hearth Ledger’s Oscar winning performance, it tops our Top 10 movie villains. Not only is the villain infamous, but in “Batman: The Dark Knight” his presence is felt even off screen. The scenes of the Joker are the ones we all skip to on the DVD and quote to one another, but it is the Joker’s calculating plots, un-winnable scenarios, haunting videos, and ruthless violence made him our top ten villain on screen.

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According to AT&T, the great majority of users don’t exceed 200 mb of data usage per month and who, who, WHO I ask you would ever use more than 2 gb of data included in their upper level plan? Don’t be so quick to answer that question dear consumers. While I am not suggesting that the new data plans will be the end of the world, it is the tightening of the noose at a time when iphone data usage may see a significant uptick.

Cases in point, the website “ars technica” recently ran a good article with some reasons why new iphone 4 users might be feeling the pinch of thrifty data use. To give you their condensed 5 reasons for increased data usage with the new phone…

1. More streaming music thanks to multitasking (Pandora, Last.fm and the like…)
2. Netflix streaming on iphone
3. HD Video uploads on iphone 4 (YouTube, MobileMe and text messaging…)
4. Bigger image uploads (Higher resolution…)
5. iAds

So how will these factors affect you? Well for that answer you’ll need to take a long, honest look at how you use your phone.

Take a moment to read the whole article over at ars technica.

-Dr

The fine folks over at cinematical.com are reporting that Warner Brothers has given the project a green light with a new director at the helm, Jonathan Liebesman of “Darkness Falls” and “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning” fame.  (Click here for the full article over at cinematical.)

If you are a regular listener to The Giggaheim Podcast or reader of The Giggaheim Blog then you already know how we feel about the first film, let alone the possibility of a second one. Bottom line? Money talks, and while it may not have been warmly received here, globally “Clash of the Titans” took in 486 MILLION dollars at the box office. Good lord.

Guess it’s time to get Ralph Fiennes covered in dirt and working on the strangle voice again. About the only thing useful I can think of coming out of this would be if they bring the garbled tree guy back for the second one maybe he can throw a coin into the Gulf of Mexico and stop the damned oil leak. Failing that, we could just lock all the BP executives in a room and make them watch the first movie until they expire.

Either way is good with me. – Dr

Episode #14 – Invincible #72 / Hulu on Xbox Live / Evo vs. iPhone / Music To get Down To

Pete reviews Invincible #72, Serenity: Float Out, and Siege Aftermath Avengers Prime, gives the news on Marvel’s Costume sneak peeks, and the gang tries to guess the identity of the Viltrimite Leader. Craig gives updates the crew on Rockband DLC, Rockband: Green Day, censorship of Rockstar Games, Hulu coming to Xbox Live, and the Giggaheim crew winds up debating the future of video subscription services and perfect pitched baseball games. Doug gives us updates on the privatization of space, Apple’s upcoming iPhone, and the HTC Evo from Sprint. Randis delivers the 10 best songs to make-out to, while the gang discusses their favorite and least favorite songs to get in the mood.

And next is:

Special Edition Podcast: WWDC 2010

Pete and Doug briefly cover the reveals of the WWDC in 2010. New iPhone, new OS, new features. Tune in to see what happened.

“Over the course of the last six years, CMX has brought a diverse list of titles to America and we value the books and creators that we helped introduce to a new audience. Given the challenges that manga is facing in the American marketplace, we have decided that CMX will cease publishing new titles as of July 1, 2010.

“The shuttering of the CMX line does not affect the best-selling series Megatokyo which will continue publication, now as a DC Comics title with story and art by Megatokyo’s award-winning creator Fred Gallagher.

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So as the only guy on the podcast crew who read the comics before going to the film, I knew what to expect of this movie going in, and I was pleasantly surprised. The books were great, and even though they created a polarized opinion among the comic book readership, I was really curious to see how this would translate to film, and how audiences would respond to it. I did have a few reservations going in to the movie, and it was hard to try and leave them in the lobby so I could give a “fair” review of the film. I decided to leave that though behind, and instead this review will be from the point of view of a reader.

So how was the movie? I give it an 8 of a possible 10.

The Good

Kick-Ass is a great story addressing the question: What would happen if someone actually tried to fight crime? The answer was clearly that the aspiring super-hero would be hospitalized, and kick off a strange chain of events in the crime world. With Hollywood pillaging the archives of comic book and graphic novel properties, it was refreshing to see Kick-Ass come to theaters. Kick-Ass is a heartfelt story of a teenager determined to do good, and follow the footsteps of his heroes. Mark Millar naturally takes the story in wild directions that both entertain the reader, and also challenge the comic book fan.

So what was good? The action. Kick-Ass the book was bloody, and John Romita Jr.’s artwork was energetic when there was a fight scene. That same energy made it to screen, and the fight choreography was superb. I can’t tell you how thrilled I was to see action sequences that weren’t jarring, and made sense. After-all, you can’t have a movie named “kick-ass” and it’s a blurry mess.

The soundtrack accompanied the movie well, and the costume design was perfect. Although my colleague Craig didn’t care for Big Daddy’s Batman homage, the costume worked with the homage to the dark knight, and Nick Cage’s Adam West impersonations. The wigs, tights, and masks all looked like these “weirdoes” pieced their costumes together at a Halloween clearance sale.

The Dialogue/Script was also good. You can see the failures on screen when dialoug is lifted from a comic book, and falls flat on screen. Mark Millar’s adaptation work well onscreen, and the actors all delivered their dialogue as if it were organic to them. The heated exchanges, the heartfelt confessions and apologies, and the death scenes played out on screen without feeling like a quickly produced 8^th grade stage play. Instead it felt like a super-hero movie.

The Bad

While most of this movie hits the right notes, as a reader of the books I only have a few nit-picks, and they aren’t too consequential to the overall film. While I love the casting and the actors all did a superb job bringing their characters to life, why the hell didn’t they keep the original character designs for the main character Dave Lizewski? There wasn’t a blond wig laying around anywhere? You HAD to got with brown curly hair? Of all the parts of this movie that are faithful adaptations from the book, you decided to mess with the character design? Really? I know it seems minor, but it really drew me out of the movie so many times. Hit Girl, Big Daddy and even Red Mist were spot on, but the main character was a departure.

And perhaps it works better on film, but the betrayal of Red Mist works so well in the book, I was a bit disappointed to see this revelation spoiled in the movie. I guess the main bad-guy element needed more screen time, but I believe the way Millar crafted the narrative in the books would have worked well enough on screen. The betrayals and danger the “bad guys” have in the books are genuine in the book and illustrate the naïve that Dave has, and what consequences his actions bring.

Those were my only real gripes with the film, and if you are thinking of seeing it, I’d encourage you to. The action is great, and humor is fantastic, and it is a great comic book come to life. There are a few scenes that should be viewed on big screen, and I encourage you to kick off your summer movie season with something that kicks ass.

Think I’m full of it? Comment below, or start a discussion on the Giggaheim Forums.

The crew continues on as Peter reviews Blackest Night 8 and RASL 7. A signed comic book giveaway is revealed, will you be a winner. The crew votes on 75 movie remakes in production and discusses the iPad. Dougs Hit and Run covers the tech news, Craig calls out Activisions Stimulus Package and Randis gives advice for geeks about online dating. Be sure to listen to the end for the bonus material.

We have come a long WAY!!!!!