This week I talk about Astro Boy.  I also announce the winner of the "Zombie Survival Plan" contest. NewsNew DSi - the DSi LL.  I guess my relatives were right.  Those darn video games will ruin your eyesight.  At least Nintendo has you covered.  PS3 to offer Netflix Streaming.  I hear they will be offering a similar service as other streaming sites do in Canada.  They will provide you with a disc and when you pop it in it will say, "This service is not available in your region"  ReviewAstro BoyI guess this movie isn't doing too well theatrically.  I may need to go see it again.  You should go see it too, or rent it when it comes on dvd. Promotional Consideration given to:Ani-Gamers - For quite a while I wasn't able to get their promo off of their feed but it looks like that has been rectified.  Check them out if you haven't already.  Also, pro-tip to any other anime podcast that for which I haven't yet played a promo (well amateur-tip, since it's coming from me): If you have a podcast, put a link to your promo on your front page!  People can't play your promo if they can't reach it.  Animentors - Guys, release another episode already! Get your priorities straight.  Podcast, then school. Just like I do (except last week ...)Musical Accompaniment:Im a Robot by Boy Novice Contact InfoYou can contact me by emailing me at upapaddle@gmail.com or by following me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/upapaddle. Thanks for listening! Comments

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It looks like the wrong episode was attached to this blog post. This has been corrected.  I apologize for the mix-up. This week I talk about Tatsunoko vs Capcom, doing the Mario, and review Shaun of the Dead, Zombieland and the Zombie Survival Guide. NewsNew characters revealed for Tatsunoko vs Capcom - And once again, the Mach V get's rejected.  Captain Lou Albano RIP. Here's the Mario.  Commence doing it.  I mean "Doing the Mario".   Hey, check this outPlayswitch.com, now with online game trading.  That's Playswitch.com.  ReviewsShaun of the DeadApparently someone beat me to the punch and made a "Vampires don't sparkle" t-shirt.  Oh well, on to Get Rich scheme #1653 - Make hug pillows that say "UGUU!" when you "hug" them.  They'll be big in Japan, I just know it.ZombielandAfter watching these movies, it has become apparent to me that what we really need to be watching out for, or listening out for, is British narration.  When you start hearing British narration, RUN!  The best case is that you're stuck in a Planet Earth documentary.  Worst case, zombies.  Either way, you will be eaten.Zombie Survival Guide - by Max BrooksJust think, this all could be yours if you enter the UAP Zombie Survival Plan contest.  Please send in your zombie survival plan to upapaddle@gmail.com and the best entry will be sent a new copy of this book.Contact InfoYou can email feedback to upapaddle@gmail.com and follow me on twitter at http://twitter.com/upapaddle Promotional Consideration:Anime Pacific - Your one-stop source for political commentary.  Unless you're looking for discussion about anime in politics.  They don't cover that "Japanimation" on their podcast.  Why would you think that?Really, what they should do is change the name of their podcast and make a new site.  Luke and Elliot's Bearfighting Extravaganza - I just had a horrifying thought - Zombie Bears.  Is that what the polar bear's secret is on lost?  It's a zombie!?!  If not, it should be.  Musical AccompanimentZombie Pirates in Love by Tom SmithThanks for listening! Comments

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This week I talk about buying the cow when the milk is free, keeping Domo-kun away from kittens, PLAYSWITCH.COM, and I review Bruce Campbell vs the Army of Darkness and My Name is Bruce.  News:Discotek to release Fist of the North Star tv, a Lupin special and Sea Prince and the Fire Child.  I forgot to mention that Sea Prince and Fire Princess is a Sanrio production.  They make Hello Kitty and more importantly, Ringing Bell.  I can't wait to show my nephew that cartoon.  It'll screw him up real good.Domo-kun coming to 7-11.  Here's the short I mentioned: I need a Domo-kun toque like right now! CONTEST TIMESend in your zombie survival plan, either via voicemail or email, to upapaddle@gmail.com and you could win a copy of "The Zombie Survival Guide" by Max Brooks.  All you have to do is give me a few brief sentences describing how you'll be handling the impending zombie apocalypse.  I'll be accepting entries until October 27, 2009, so enter now.ReviewsBruce Campbell vs The Army of Darkness Yes, I realize that any self respecting geek has seen this movie already and it doesn't need a review (also, it's over 16 years old), but it was fun to talk about.  Also, on retrospect, that trailer spoils an awful lot.  Oh well.My Name is Bruce  I also realize that Guan Di isn't technically a zombie, although I refer to him as such in the review.  My bad.  And since I mentioned them, here's some Silly Symphonies:The Skeleton DanceRandom Fact: That was Disney's first Silly Symphony and it was released in 1929.The Old MillThis one was the first Silly Symphony to make use of Disney's multiplane camera.  Back in the day, the Silly Symphonies were testing grounds for new animation techniques, much like how Pixar treats their Pixar shorts that you see before each Pixar movie.  Contact Info:You can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com, Skype me (Skype ID: upapaddle) or follow me on twitter (http://twitter.com/upapaddle). Promotional Consideration given to:Anime 82 - http://anime82.blogspot.com.  Although, with his release schedule as of late, you might have a better chance of catching Regan on Anime Pacific.  He left quite the voicemail to Dane and Alex in their latest episode.  It was kinda tough to understand him, though, with his ragin' Saskatchewan accent.  Which is odd, because I have the same ragin' Saskatchewan accent.  And a mellow one, too.The RPGLamer Podcast - http://rpglamer.com.  Although, with his release schedule as of late, you might have a better chance of catching Jake on Anime 82 ...  See what I did there?Speaking of promoting stuff, I also mentioned in this show how Playswitch.com sent me an email to see if I would be interested in some cross promoting.  Eh, why the heck not? Musical Accompaniment:"Just Like Bruce Campbell Did" by Joe Rock Thanks for listening! Comments

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This week I talk about fighting in the streets, crisises with bubblegum, and zombies.  I also review Gungrave.  SPOILERS in the review, so caveat emptor. NEWSCrayon Shin-chan creator found dead. RIP.  The show must go on, though.  There are ass dances to be danced.Super Street Fighter IV Announced.   You'll probably be better off waiting for Super Street Fighter IV: Hyper Championship Fighting Turbo Zero vs SNK.Bubblegum Crisis Live Action movie to hire via reality tv show.  Just like they did in the original show.  How else would a punk rock singer, aerobics instructor, policewoman/pipe-faller-inner, and a lingerie salesperson get together?  ReviewGungraveIt's got zombies and gangsters.  Why are you still reading this?  Go watch the show.  NEW CONTEST!!1!Send in a brief description of how you plan to survive the impending zombie apocalypse, either by dropping me an email or a voice mail.  They will be played on the podcast and the winner will get a prize (TBD, but trust me, it will be decent). Contact InfoYou can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com, check me out on twitter at  http://twitter.com/upapaddle or Skype (skype id: upapaddle). Promotional Consideration:Dave and Joel's Fast Karate For the GentlermanDestroy all Podcasts DX Musical AccompanimentThe song played was Zombie Girl by the QuintessentialsThanks for listening! Comments

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There will be no episode of UAP this week as I've been sick with a cold.  It's been a struggle to stay awake, let alone record anything.  Here's a dramatic re-enactment: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MbzKnB-XkYAnyway, I feel bad for breaking up my streak of 11 weeks in a row but I haven't given up on the whole weekly release schedule yet.  I'll be back next week at the same Bat time, same Bat channel.  Comments

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This week I talk about hobbits, power rangers, the general geography of Florida and I review Miami Guns.  Full show notes can be found at http://upapaddle.comNewsNew Line settles with Tolkien Estate, Hobbit movies to move forward.That's some serious bling bling that they can take all the way to Mordor ... and then drop in into a volcano.  I'm not sure where I was going with that.Tommy the Green Ranger to fight in MMA.  SPOILER ALERT: It is with great sorrow that I report that, from what I learned from AWO's latest promo, the Green Ranger died.  Jason Frank, we hardly knew you. Star Ocean: Last Hope International announced for PS3.  That's right, come to UAP for all the latest RPG news.  You definitely didn't hear this from the other RPG podcasts yet.  Also another thing they forgot to mention, Valkyria Chronicles is awesome.  PS3 RPG Developers screwing Microsoft over.  Come on Namco Bandai, I want Tales of Vesperia for PS3 now.  Could you try screwing Microsoft a little faster? ReviewMiami Guns Visit scenic Florida, land of the podcasters!  Visit the majestic mountains, the serene deserts, and prodigious jungles brimming with wildlife!  Just be sure to bring your gun.  There are Americans in those jungles!  To be fair, though, some of them are only there on a cruise.Also, beware of exploding fruit. Contact Info You can contact me at upapaddle@gmail.com, http://twitter.com/upapaddle or skype me at skype id upapaddle. Promotional Consideration given to: Spiraken Manga Review - I don't know why, but for some reason I really like that promo. Fightbait Anime/Video/Westie Podcast - I'm not a big fan of Fightbait's new Westie Wednesday segment as pugs are clearly the superior breed of dog.  Yes, every day is Pugsday here at upapaddle.comLook at this little guy, he's dog tired: If you're wondering, that was Ollie the Pug and his blog can be found here. Musical consideration given"If I was a Cop" by Russell WolffThanks for listening! Comments

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This week I talk about germs, copying floppies,and I review Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture. NewsNew Sonic game announced.  It will reach 0 to suck in less time than it took you to read this.New iPods.  I think I'll hold out for the iPhone 3GST.  Swine Flu infects PAX.  At least the H1N1 stricken people will have plenty of toys to play with at the hospital, provided they are minors of course.Don't Copy that Floppy - The Sequel.  Because no one demanded it.  Perhaps the RIAA.  Anyway, if you listen to a copy of this podcast, your ass will end up in JAIL. Just so you know.Here's the original:ReviewMoyashimon: Tales of Agriculture.  This series was made by Studio Shirogumi and Telecom Animation Film.  It was directed by YÅichirÅ Yano, who also did some work on Batman: The Animated Series and Tiny Toon Adventures.  Awesome sauce. Look at those little guys!  Who wouldn't want to be infected by them?On the other hand, watch out for these ne'er-do-wells:Also, don't crap in your fields Finally, don't put it in your mouth!And since I mentioned it, you can get Germ Dolls at thinkgeek.comGuess which one is herpes!If you go to www.giantmircrobes.com, they are now offering H1N1.  Classy:Contact Info You can also email me at upapaddle@gmail.com, visit the site and leave a comment at http://upapaddle.com, try to skype me with Skype ID upapaddle, or follow me at http://twitter.com/upapaddle Promotional Consideration:Animentors - Prodigious!Anime Pacific - DP-licious!Musical AccompanimentBacteria by Jonathan Coulton Thanks for listening! Comments

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This week I talk about Black Jack.  The doctor, not the game.  Specifically, I talked about "The Four Miracles of Life" specials, which can be streamed legally at Crunchyroll.com.  Check them out!NewsDisney buys Marvel.  I think the following picture sums the deal up nicely: From Comicmix.com Please, oh please, won't someone think of the rollercoasters?Fantastic Four to get reboot.  Whoever green lit this picture should get a good booting.  To the head.  I guess at least we'll get to see new suits for the FF family, complete with molded nipples.  Yes, Thing nipples. Okamiden for the DS - Look at him, he's just a little puppy! Who's a good boy?  Who's a good boy?  Fetch!Also, he's seemed to attracted a Midna type character.  Interesting.  Much more interesting than the mention I gave it in the episode, but to be fair, I hadn't seen the trailer when I did my recording.Science news: Saturn's rings will disappear on September 4th, 2009.  I blame swing dancing, and the Internet.More Fightsticks on the way.  And more after that. And one more for good measure.ReviewBlack Jack: The Four Miracles of Life *Yes, there are only four miracles in life and one of them involves a supercomputer.  You can find them at Crunchyroll.com* The specials didn't have this opening sequence but I put it here to give you an idea of what the character designs and animation looked like.Promotional consideration given to:RPGLamer.com - Jake and I are planning on recording another episode together soon, that is if I can be dragged away from Valkyria Chronicles long enough.  You brought this on yourself, Jake.Anime World Order - for an indepth, informed review of Black Jack, check out this episode.  For more information on the God of Manga himself, Osamu Tezuka, check out this AWO episode.  Also, check out the Astro Boy Essays, by Fred Schodt.  Good stuff.Musical Accompaniment Doctor by BloomContact InfoYou can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com, visit the blog and leave a comment on the BRAND NEW Comment system DISQUS, follow me at http://twitter.com/upapaddle, or try Skyping me with Skype ID upapaddle.  Also, I feel kinda bad for using "What's up, Doc?" without referencing Looney Tunes once, so here's a cartoon.Falling Hare Fans of the old kentcer.com site probably recognize this one as I've posted it on at least one other occasion.  I have a particular fondness for this particular Bugs Bunny cartoon as I used to have it on an old vhs tape when I was younger and I used to watch it over and over again.   As Bob of WQOQ.com would say, I would have still been in diapers then.  The repeat viewings may have been due to the lack of age appropriate vhs tapes in our household.  I sure saw Coming to America and Rhustler's Rhapsody a lot, though.   Ah, memories.Thanks for listening! Comments

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This week's episode is all about treasure, and the finding of said treasure.  I talk about Cat's Eye, Uncharted: Drakes Fortune, and Zack and Wiki: Quest for Barbaros Treasure.  News Trailer for Dragon Ball MMORPG released.  I forgot to mention that it's being released in Korea, but I can see this one making it's way over to North America in the near future.  Here's the trailer:Professor Layton 4 to have unlockable RPG.  100 hours.  That's a lot of math homework for Layton to be doing.More Mahoromatic on the way ... for some reason.ReviewsCat's Eye - Unfortunately I can't find a trailer for this on Youtube.   I was really hoping to find the ending song too so you could see the aerobics.  Uncharted: Drake's FortuneFor once, I'd like to see a real archaelogist game, with hours upon hours of tedious research and no exciting escapades to speak of. Zack and Wiki: Quest for Barbaros TreasureYes, that's a golden flying talking monkey.  You'd think that would be worth far more money than any other treasure in the game.Contact Information: You can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com, go to the blog and leave a comment at http://upapaddle.com, see me tweet on occassion at http://twitter.com/upapaddle or try to Skype me with Skype ID upapaddle (try being the operative word).  Promotional consideration given to: Luke and Elliot's Bearfighting Extravaganza - These guys are valiantly protecting us from our ursine enemies.  The ones you really need to watch out for are the pandas.  Lather's Blather - He'll be getting a reprieve from my wraith as my true archenemies have dared to show themselves once more.  Musical interlude:The song played was The Last Saskatchewan Pirate by the PubcrawlersHere's a video of them performing it: To compare and contrast, here's Captain Tractor's versionI believe this is the version that gets the most radio play I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the Arrogant Worms, who wrote the song in the first place:Thanks for listening! Comments

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This week I talk about a big moose.  I also review Fat Princess, Big Man Japan, and Shadow of the Colossus NewsSony PS3 Slim Announced - What they don't tell you is that it they performed liposuction on the features in order to slim it down.  Namely, no more Linux. PSP miniS - I may have been mistaken about the capitalization on this one.  My bad Funimation to begin re-streaming One Piece.  I haven't watched the show for a while but it looks like it is catching up with the manga.  So they are just in time to start airing the filler!  Hopefully it's just as good as the Naruto filler was.  Mmmm, curry of life! Speaking of large things, Here's Mac the Moose.  He's glorious And here's a song about Moose Jaw, I've been to Moose Jaw by John WingFat PrincessesI wonder if there would have been an uproar if it had been Disney Princesses.  Now that's a game I'd like to see. Big Man JapanBABY JUSTICE!Shadow of the ColossusFull disclosure:  for the longest time, I thought the horse's name was Arrow.  Boy was that an awkward imaginary conversation between Argo and Wander.  Yes, even in video games, I'm awkward. Promotional Consideration given to:Anime82 - Speaking of big things, what happened to Kaiju82? Anime Pacific - They recently updated their site layout.  Mark my words, they're up to no good.  EDIT:  I WAS RIGHT!!!1!  Just when I caught up to them in episode count, they release a new episode (with the promise of more to follow).  I'm going to have to step up my A game now, and by A I mean Arch Nemesis-ing.  Anime World Order - I'm a little surprised the AWO gang aren't doing as well as I would have thought on the Anime on Twitter competition.  They're still doing much better than I am, though, since I refuse to submit my own twitter id (http://twitter.com/upapaddle) for consideration.  I suppose I should actually start tweeting again, but screw it.  Musical Accompaniment:Big in Japan by SupergeneAnd since you demanded it, here's a video of the world's largest pie, circa the 1920's Thanks for Listening    

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This week I review G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra and talk about my new toy line: The "Up a Paddle Paddleneers" â with blog action and bitch and moan technology.  Send in 14 UPC symbols (and three easy payments of $29.99) and you can get the UAP Paddleboat for Podcast Pete the pirate and Dr. Tentacles to ride in.* May not be available in all areas. News Yu Yu Hakusho Cast Reunites for New Picture Drama.  Now if only they could have gotten the animators to re-unite as well, then we could have had a new anime.  Steven Spielberg to Produce Halo MovieThis sounds like it could be good, but it would be great if it was Halo: Jurrasic Park IV - Dinos in Space. With Jaws.  Just think about the toy possibilities.  This is only slightly more ridiculous than the proposed proposed Jurassic Park IV (which must be made)Fun things of the EpisodeOk, they technically aren't mentioned in the episode but they are worth watching just the same.Monster opening in LegoIs there anything that Lego can't do?Kid solves two Rubik's Cubes while playing Guitar Hero on ExpertI'd be happy to be able to do one or the other.ReviewG.I. Joe: The Rise of CobraIf I learned anything from this movie, and I haven't, it's that if you get drafted into a super secret military organization, get a codename as soon as possible.  It doesn't matter if your name is Flamer or Seabed Wetter, at least you'll live.Also, here's the Looney Tunes cartoon I mentioned:The High and FlightyPromotional Consideration given to:Spiraken Manga Review http://spiraken.podbean.com RPGLamer podcasthttp://rpglamer.com Animentorshttp://themented.com Musical accompanimentThe Ballad of G.I. Joe by Daniel Strange and Kevin Umbricht Yeah, this is probably better than the movie, but what can you do.  You can make some porkchop sandwiches, that's what.Hey Kid! I'm a computer!Thanks for Listening 

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This week I rant about Haruhi, gush about Horace, leap through "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time", and give you a primer on "Primer".  The reviews are a little spoilerific, so caveat emptor. NewsFuturama original voice cast coming back, for sure this time.  RUMOR: 4Kids for Sale.  Whenever I think of 4Kids, I think of this flash.  The nifty thing is that this was done by TVs Kyle, a frequent contributor to Otaku Generation.  I've played a few of his songs on this podcast too.  Good stuff.Epic Mickey - It looks epic, to say the least.  I just hope that a lot of the concept art makes it into the actual game. Commenting on ControversyI talk about the much maligned Endless Eight saga from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.  I'm not a fan of it myself, but I don't think I'm taking it as hard as Hitler is:EDIT: Apparently the Endless Eight Saga is coming to an end, after eight episodes.  Who'd have thunk it?  Anyway, it still sucked. Reviews The Girl Who Leapt Through TimeI haven't been able to time leap myself yet.  I think I need to get some more height when I jump before it will work.  If I leap from my apartment balcony, that should do it.  I'll be back (in time) in a minute ...Ow. Primer I promise if I ever get a time machine, I'll only use it for good.  Specifically, I'll beat the makers of Endless Eight with the Smart Stickâ so they'd have had the good sense to not make Endless Eight in the first place.  Also, after relistening to this episode, I realized that I went into way more detail in my reviews of these movies than I should have.  I guess I need to go back and beat myself with the Smart Stickâ.  EDIT: I'd also go back and remind myself to include all the videos in the shownotes that I promised in the show.  Here's the Back to the Future comparison: Contact InfoYou can drop me a line at upapaddle@gmail.com, check out the site at http://upapaddle.com, follow me on twitter at http://twitter.com/upapaddle or Skype me at skype id Upapaddle (possibly, I don't know if that's actually working or not).Promotional Consideration given to:Fightbait Anime/Gaming/Uguu PodcastEeepers Choice Anime Roundtable The song played was Taking my Time by Eggshell EgozThanks for listening!

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This week, in honor of reaching a relatively minor and somewhat disturbing podcasting milestone, I review Blue Seed and talk at length about cephalopod anatomy.News Futurama - original cast MAY be back, according to John Dimaggio.  Well, he hinted at it anyway. It seems like every time I report a Futurama story, it's retracted the next week.  EDIT: I was right.  The original cast has officially signed on for the new season of Futurama.Halo Anime on the way.  Here's a trailer: Here are the trailers for the new Marvel Anime:WolverineIron ManSpeaking of trailers, here's the next Snakes on a Plane: Hot Tub Time MachineWARNING: THIS IS THE RED BAND TRAILER.  NSFWMovie news: Battle Angel Alita, still a go.  So is live action Akira.Inu Yasha - Final Chapter comingScience news: Blue dye in M&M's may cure spinal cord injuriesAnd oh yeah, I didn't mention this on the show, but there's going to be a new World of Warcraft movie directed by Sam Raimi, who is known for various tentacle scenes.  I will watch this over and over again in the theaters if they get Bruce Campbell to play Leeroy Jenkins.  That, or a Panderan.Also, I would have mentioned this, but several other podcasters beat me to itReviewBlue Seed.  Despite the presence of tentacled beasts, it's a pretty good show. Check it out.Promotional ConsiderationDestroy All Podcasts DX - They've been recently reviewing failed pilot episodes of shows.  They really need to talk about Lookwell!  Lather's Blather - Thanks to Moonstone of the Animentors, you're witnessing the start of another one sided rivalry.  It will be glorious.  Not really.  For those of you who are interested in how the numbers break down, here's a nifty little chart.  I added in the I Luv The 80's podcast as well since I'm also planning on throwing down with Eeeper, because I'm evil like that.Greatest Movie Ever - Of course, the Greatest Movie Ever is Rustler's Rhapsody, starring Tom Berenger.  The song played was Tentacle Show by The TentaclesContact Info You can contact me at upapaddle@gmail.com, comment on the blog at http://upapaddle.com, follow me on twitter at http://twitter.com/upapaddle or skype me.  Skype ID: upapaddle. Thanks for listening!

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  This week I'm joined by Jake the Rootbeer King from RPGLamer (http://RPGLamer.com). We discuss Canadian Heritage Minutes, candy, and go over this summer season's new anime release. This is my idea of a Canadian JokeSasquatches ... IN THE FUTURENewsValkyria Chronicles 2 headed for the PSPFunimation licenses 4 more Detective Conan moviesBlack Lagoon 3rd Season to be OVA Bandai reveals license for Kannagi - Crazy Shrine MaidensFuturama - Coming back with different voice cast?  Summer 2009 Anime Previews (not necessarily in the order we previewed them)Umi Monogatari - Mermaids that walk on land and have legs. So I'm assuming the fish half is on top.Aoi Hana - Yuri the only one for me. If only that song was podsafe, then we wouldn't have had to hit the old unicorn well two too many times.Bakemonogatari - Wherein several school supplies are thrown around.  If only I would have caught a thesaurus I could have remembered to call them school supplies and not school implementsNeedless - I'm sure this joke has been already made before, but this show is needless.  It did not need to be made. Charger Girl Ju-den - If you love Magical Girl shows where the girls wet themselves a lot, you need psychiatric help.  Canaan - Wherein I break out my knowledge of the book of Genesis.  Genesis has a lot more moe in it now than I remembered.  Elementhunters - Wherein we drop our impressive scientific acuity on your asses. CHON indeed.Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 - We're all shook up. Plus, apparently the one about the blue koala is called PÃnÃlope tÃte en l'air.  But I'm sure you'd much rather reminisce about The Noozles Promotional Consideration given to: - Dave and Joel's Fast Karate for the Gentlemen (http://daveandjoel.com) - The AniMentors (http://themented.com) - Anime Pacific (http://anipac.blogsome.com) - Spiraken Manga Review (http://spiraken.podbean.com)Musical Accompaniment Maple Leaf Rag by Jeanne Backofen Craig My Unicorn Song by Tom Smith Unicorn in C Major by Stucky and Murray Contact Info You can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com, skype me (user id upapaddle) or follow me on twitter (http://twitter.com/upapaddle) And of course, please check out Jake's show at http://RPGLamer.com. The site so nice I plugged it twice. Thanks for listening!  

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This week I talk about the wonder that is instant ramen noodles and I review Ramen Fighter Miki and Neko Rahmen.  Full show notes can be found at http://upapaddle.com. The NewsCharger Girl Juuden Chan censored.  Not censored enough for my liking.  Mario Mararthon - At first it seemed like a marathon I might be in good enough shape for, but now I'm not so sure.  Still, good on these guys for raising so much money for charity.  Street Fighter IV -- unbalanced?  Dan says yes!Speaking of Rolling with Sagat ... (nsfw) I'll count this as the fun video of the episode.Reviews Ramen Fighter Miki Yes, my former job was just as exciting and deadly as this was.  Here's the trailer:You can see the episodes on Anime News Network or on Youtube.  FOR FREE!!!1!Neko RahmenI didn't see video for the cartoon on Youtube, but did find this trailer for the Live Action movieI think it's pretty clear that this will be awesome. Here's the link for Neko Rahmen on Crunchyroll.comAnd as promised, here's Hard Gay, Razor Ramon (probably nsfw):EDIT: When I was talking about Naruto, I said Uzumaki meant swirl.  I meant to say spiral.  That is all.Promotional Consideration given to:Luke and Elliot's Bearfighting Extravaganza (http://www.lukeandelliot.com/)The AniMentors (http://themented.com)Fightbait Videogame and Anime Podcast (http://fightbait.com)Musical AccompanimentThe song played was Pillsbury Cookie Dough by Paul and StormYou can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com, skype me with skype id upapaddle and follow me on twitter at http://twitter.com/upapaddle.Thanks for listening!

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This week I review Hajime no Ippo, an anime about the gentlemanly sport of boxing.  I also talk about Smarties, robot girlfriends and the tentacle monsters that love them.  NewsBlue Smarties to go extinct - Drat.  Doesn't Nestle know that the artificial coloring is what made them taste good?Michael Jackson's arcade collection.  Here's more information on each arcade machine.  Apparently, MJ even carted around a couple of arcade machines to each tour location.  Nifty.  Higher definition moon landing footage found.  Now you can make out the wrinkles on the Man in the Moon's face.  I hope that's his face.Cardboard Tube Samurai in Tekken 6.  Yes, this is just as important as the moon landing story.The little engine that could -- the RIAA, defender of the little guys, successfully defended itself against an evil, evil woman who downloaded TWENTY FOUR WHOLE SONGS.  Even though they're getting 1.92 million in damages, they really should have requested the death penalty.   And she has the nerve to appeal.  Ridiculous!Robot Girlfriend for lonely men - No, I'm not buying one.  Why do you ask?Sale of rape themed hentai games banned in Japan - In other news, thousands of tentacle monsters are now out of jobs.Fun thing of the episodeFish WaterslideReviews Hajime no Ippo and Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger Here's the opening theme to New Challenger.  It should get you properly pumped up for this show.In case you are wondering what boxing is (besides what Canadians do every Dec. 26th), here's an instructional video: The Art of Self DefenceAlso, I didn't talk about the two specials Championship Road and Mashiba vs Kimura.  They are both definitely worth checking out as Contact InfoYou can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com, follow me on twitter at http://twitter.com/upapaddle, or skype me (user id: upapaddle). Promotional ConsiderationThe promos played were:Anime Pacific (now AniPac):  http://anipac.blogsome.com - You definitely need to check out the latest episode.  Dane's up to his neck in diapers in that one, boy howdy. RPG Lamer: http://rpglamer.com - Look forward to Jake guest hosting on an upcoming episode of UAP.  Anime82: http://anime82.blogspot.com - He's back!  Now bring on the Kaiju love!Musical AccompanimentThe songs played were Maple Leaf Rag by Jeanne Backofen Craigand The Boxer by Carbon LeafThanks for listening!

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And by that I mean splitting episodes into two and suffixing each part with a letter, as they are wont to do.  Although technically speaking, I recorded both halves at separate times so I probably could have gotten away with calling this a new episode, that is, if it weren't for those meddling kids .... NewsFunimation streaming anime again.  But not One Piece yet, so the news story in my last episode is still relevant.  New Hajime no Ippo anime on the way.  Heck yeah!Tatsunoko vs Capcom - One Character To Be Dropped Due to Licensing.  But it's not Gold Lightan, so we're good for now, Internet This is the guy that's being dropped:Admit it, knowing you can't play as him makes you want to all the more.SPACE WEDDING - Well, Zero-G, which is just as weightless.  Spring Anime Preview Part 2 BasquashCars that play basketball.  Crazy, I say!  Crazy!If you want to torture your ears, check out Pun-Colle.  Punk songs by Japanese voice actresses.  It's as scary as it sounds. Also be sure to check out their take on Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit.  For a better cover of the song, check out the Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain.  Restaurant Paradiso If this show is correct, then due to my graying hair and glasses, I should be irresistable to a significant segment of the female population (in Italy, anyway).  So yeah, feel free to throw yourselves at me ladies. Cross GameThis show gets a little sad, but remember, there's no crying in baseball!  Valkyria Chronicles Based on the Game (and probably manga) of the same name.  Like I've said before, it's next on my queue.This is what the game looks like: Review - Mirror's Edge Warning: Playing this game will not make you good at parkour.  You'd also need the same shoes that Faith wears in the game.  Possibly white pants too, but not after Labour Day.   Promotional consideration given to: The Ninja Consultants Podcast (Hey, like from the tv.  Of course, the show jumped the shark when the hosts got married)Anime Genesis (the anime podcast equivalent of FIRST!)Anime World Order (following their nomeclature will guarantee that I never reach episode 100 -- as if that was a concern before.  Now if I could also copy their consistently high level of quality, I'd be set).  Contact Infoemail: upapaddle@gmail.comsite: http://upapaddle.comtwitter: http://twitter.com/upapaddleskype: upapaddle Also, join the Fightbait Forums (http://fightbait.com/forums).  To register, email Fightbait (fightbait@gmail.com) and tell'em Kent sent ya for a free forum account.  Musical consideration given by:Running in Place by sunspotStill Alive Remix by Sonic EtherSonic the Hedgehog 2: Emerald Zone Remix by Frankiedaman Thanks for listening!

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Like Saturday Morning Cartoons, I finally have enough episodes to be syndicated. And all it took me was three years. If only I had action figures to sell. That would be glorious. Local News Look forward to a "very special" episode of UAP where guest Jake the Root Beer King  will say no to drugs and I'll learn what is ok and what is not okay to put in my mouth. Dane, if you're reading this, whatever you are thinking of, that is NOT okay to put in your mouth. This special episode will be powered with the power of the Three Wolf Moon shirt.If the reviews aren't enough to convince you, this educational video should: Also, here's some Histori.ca love: A Part of Our Heritage - Signal Hill, NFLD:  News Episode of One Piece illegally copied from Funimation's servers before it was set to stream for free legally.  - No one better be streaming this podcast for free, I'll tell you what.  Director of Basquash canned - I'm not prepared to rule out the possibility of a chaos dunk here.  New iPhone - iPhone 3GS - That's pretty good, but I'm waiting for the eventual iPhone 3GS-US.  Just think of the savings.  New Futurama! Woot! - There will be 26 new episodes, but to be fair, 25 of those will be pure Hypnotoad.  You need to watch all of that to fully appreciate it. Surge in Valkryia Chronicles sales - Seriously, go buy this game. Neat thingys of the episode Autotune the News> Sometimes, I do need an angry gorilla to be angry with me.  80's Ragtime He needs to do a sequel with "Take on Me", amongst other songs.Highlights of E3 MicrosoftProject Natal Left 4 Dead 2 Controversy Nintendo New Super Mario Bros: Wii Metroid: Other M Super Mario Galaxy 2 Wii Vitality Meterhttp://kotaku.com/5275856/the-wii-vitality-sensor-seemsniceSonySony's Motion Sensor Doodad PSP Go Last Remnant Review: Video Games Live Here's some crappy footage from Regina: Here's some better footage of what you can expect: Here's some love for Martin Leung, the Video Game PianistBlindfolded Mario:Go see this concert! Contact Info You can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com, follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/upapaddle or find me lurking at http://fightbait.com/forums Also, Skype (username: upapaddle) The promos played were: Anime Roundtable - http://animeroundtable.com AniPac - http://anipac.blogsome.com Spiraken's Manga Review - http://spiraken.podbean.com The songs played were: Chillout ~ Mega Man 2 (OC Remix) by Seduction EDIT: I goofed up when listing the sonic song I played. This is the one that was actually in the background. My bad. Sonic the Hedgehog 'Green Hill Zone (Euroclub '95 Mix)'by Rayza Still, check this one out as well: Sonic the Hedgehog 2: Emerald Zone Remix by Frankiedaman Legend of Zelda overture remix by DJ Pretzel A Tribute to Super Mario Bros 2 by Paolo Cipolla Hopefully I can get part B out in the next week or so, but until then:Get Wild and Tough Get Chance and Luck(Wolf Howl)Thanks for Listening!

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In this episode I review the cinematic masterpiece that is Dragonball: Evolution.  I also do a brief preview of some of the new anime shows that debuted this spring.  News! Science NewsIt's a bird! it's a plane! It's a falling toilet seat from the MIR Space Station!If a tree could, it would kill you and every one in your familyThe Duke Nukem Forever Saga3D Realms is closingTake Two Interactive is threatening to sue 3D Realms for closing3D Realms says, "I'm not dead yet!"Yahtzee reviews Duke Nukem Forever Movie NewsBubblegum Crisis Live Action movie in development.Evangelion movie still on the way Video game newsThe Dreamcast is back!Tatsunoko vs Capcom is coming to Region 1Team Ico's latest effort, "Trico", has trailer leakageHere's the trailer for Trico: Neat thing of the episodeLego Yamato Spring Anime 2009 PreviewHayate no Gotoku!! - Second Season - more of the sameNatsu no Arashi! - G-g-g-ghosts!Saki - who would have thought that Mahjong could be so complicated?K-on! - Apparently, exclamation points are the big trend this year in anime.  If all goes well, this time next year, the tilde will have its time to shine.Review Dragonball : Evolution Yes, it is as good as it looks!  Promos and stuffRPGLamer - Jake, release another episode already!  With E3 coming up, I need to know which RPGs to focus on.  So far, I'm leaning towards Tales of Vesperia, White Knight Chronicles, and FFXIII for the PS3.  Spiraken Manga Review - with the WHEEL OF MANGA.  I was a little disappointed to find out it's not about a wheel comprised of various volumes of manga that grows ala Katamari Damacy and crushes all who stands in its way, but it's pretty darn good, nonetheless.Fightbait Anime/Videogame podcast -  It's like the pie.  From American Pie.  It leaves you warm, sticky and satisfied but slightly embarrassed afterwards.The song played was Things are looking up by American HeartbreakOh yeah, here's the hagfish video I promised: Thanks for listening!   

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For this episode I decided to record a homage (read: blatantly rip off) of the I Luv the 80s podcast by doing my own 80s related show, because it's the smurfy thing to do.  Watch the video below for more information on the Smurfs and Smurfs related video games of the 80. Smurfs: Rescue In Gargamel's Castle.  This game is unanimously considered to be the best video game of all time by game historians. So I dusted off an old recording from when I was still in diapers and play it for you to listen to with your ears.  Apparently, I reviewed Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, which was totally excellent and righteous.  I talk about some news stories but I have misplaced the links for some of them so I'll edit this post at a later date.  I also review an anime from the 80's that creeped the hell out of me, with a name that roughly translates to "The Lurking Horror".  Please don't click on the aforementioned link until you have heard the review and have properly prepared yourself, both mentally and spiritually, for the horror that awaits.  The review itself may be a little rambly and nonsensical, but that is only due to the psychological scars that the anime inflicted on me as a kid.  Rest assured, I will ensure that this cycle of forcing children to watch these cruel and frightening shows will continue with my nephkids when they are born (don't know the gender yet).  There's some other stuff in the podcast, but I kinda drifted in and out when recording so I can't recall off hand what it may be.Oh yeah, I played a promo for the Hello Kitty Island Adventure podcast and one for myself.  Please note that some of the clips I included in my promo may have been taken slightly out of context.  Nevertheless, you should harass the podcasters that those said clips originated from.So I also played the song King of Kong by Tvs Kyle.If you want to contact me you can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com, go to http://upapaddle.com or even follow my twitter at http://twitter.com/upapaddle. If you are feeling especially rambunctious, you can leave a review in the iTunes directory or even send me in content.  If you are looking to lower the standards of your own podcast (if you have one), contact me and I may be able to send you some content.Oh yeah, the trivia question for this episode was "which movie had the phrase "His elevens are up" and what does it mean?  No fair using Google. Thanks for listening! 

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This episode I review Flower, Noby Noby Boy, and ramble about Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li.  News:Blood: The Last Vampire Trailer - I bet it'll suck. Ok, that was lame.  Moving on ...Professor Layton: The First Movie - This movie better be faithful to the game.  I fully expect at least one scene where Layton and his boy ward swap the furniture in their hotel rooms.Gokusen: The Movie - They really need to get a cameo with Great Teacher Onizuka in this, since they're pretty much the same show.  The same awesome show.  Dragon Ball Kai - Dammit, they're cropping the picture to 16:9 again.  I was looking forward to this, too.Cow Urine Soda- suddenly Cucumber Pepsi doesn't sound so bad.Items of interest:Don't Sh*t your Pants Man v FoodI can't help but think the two are somewhat related. ReviewsFlower See, I bet you're relaxed now.  I know I am. Noby Noby Boy ("Taste the Rainbow")Now I'm just confused. Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li Yes, keen observers, the above clip is not from the movie.  However, it is infinitely better than the movie and much more worth your time.See Kristen Kreuk, those are Chun Li thighs!The promos played were:Eeeper's Choice (http://eeeperschoice.com)Weeaboobies (http://bumbleberry.org)Anime 82 (http://anime82.blogspot.com)The songs played were:Malcos - Reinterpretation (Ryu Stage) [1:50] - Mirror Sixto Sounds - Made in U.S.A. (Ken Stage)AE - Street Market (Chun-Li Stage) Josà the Bronx Rican - Single Ladies, Clap Your Hands (Chun-Li Ending 2) Big Giant Circles & Justin R. Coleman - Combat and Service (Guile Stage) zircon - Flying Heaven (Fei Long Stage) Malcos & Red Tailed Fox - Army Girl (Cammy Stage) Neostorm - Sexy Trunks (Balrog Stage) Malcos - Tribute to the Master (M. Bison Stage)And all are available at OCRemix.orgYou can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com or vist the site at http://upapaddle.com.  You can also check me out at http://twitter.com/upapaddle and find me lurking (and occasionally posting) at Fightbait Anime Podcast Forums.  Seriously, join the forums, they're good stuff.  Thanks for listening!

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Hey gang, here's promo number two for my podcast.  This one is supposed to replace the prior one "Ow, my buccaneers", as that one contained information that has proven to be false.  The phrases "weekly podcast" and "Podcast Pete" come to mind.Please let me know what you think of the new promo.  Also, if you like it, give it a spin on your podcast if you have one.I'm post dating it so hopefully downloads of the latest episode are not affected.Thanks for listening!

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Up a Paddle - Episode 61 - The Protector of StuffThis episode I go over the official Up a Paddle 2008 Awards, talk about new years resolutions, read out email correspondence, bandy about a few shoutouts and review The Tower of Druaga: The Aegis of Uruk.The Up a Paddle Best of 2008 Awards:Wherein I discuss the games and movies that won the coveted UAP Seal of Approval. The royal seal: You know you want one.  The Resolutions:Wherein I discuss my previous New Year's resolution (to learn the words to Yo Ho Yo Ho A Pirate's Life for Me - I succeeded - Woot) and I also discuss my resolutions for this year.  One of them would be quite easy if a talented anime podcaster in my area started up a con of his own, possibly centered around 80's anime, perhaps. Stuff I'm looking forward to in 2009Street Fighter IV.  It's almost here too.  City Hunter Live Action TV Show - Get Wild and Tough Stuff I'm not really looking forward to:Street Fighter the Legend of Chun Li - I just don't see how it could top the finest live action performance of Chun Li ever:  Still better than the Van Damme version The NewsFunimation licenses everything, ever.    Funimation laying off employees, along with Bandai and most other anime distributors in NA.Nintendo reveals online video service in Japan. Don't have an engram, man!  Bart Simpson used as a marketing tool for Scientology The ShoutoutsI gave a shoutout to a lot of the podcasters on the right sidebar there.  If I didn't give you a shoutout or felt the quality of your shoutout was lacking, I apologize.  Please contact me and I'll fix it.  Just so we're clear, I won't play your promo or link you if I don't listen to you regularly and enjoy what I'm hearing.  So if you're on the side bar, I think you're just nifty and other people should too.  Teh FunnyWe Name Him Hanabi - He gon BROW UP I am a building The review - The Tower of Druaga: The Aegis of UrukHere's episode 1: Tower of Druaga - The Aegis of Uruk - Episode 1 Also, please note the Tentacle Grape link on the right sidebar.  If you click the link and buy the pop, you get pop and I get money, so good deal.  Tentacle Grape Soda - Violate your Thirst.  (I came up with that slogan btw, but you can use it too). The promos played were:The RPGLamer Podcast: http://rpglamer.comFightbait Anime Podcast: http://fightbait.comSpiraken Manga Review Podcast: http://spiraken.podbean.comThe song played was Ya Famous by George HrabYou can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com with questions, comments and concerns.  For those of you not currently looking at this at http://upapaddle.com, you can visit the site at http://upapaddle.comYou can also IM me using upapaddle@gmail.com.  I can't guarantee I'll be available often but I'll try my best. Also, for some reason, I joined twitter. http://twitter.com/upapaddle.  Expect me to lose interest in about a week but until then, oh boy! Thanks for listening!

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Up a Paddle - Episode 60 â Pop Goes the PodcastAKA the Summer Movie RoundupWARNING â the sound quality on this episode is not good.  The headset I used is apparently a little worse for wear and pops and crackles abound.  Snap is unavailable for comment.  So if you have to turn this one off, I'll understand.  NewsJapanese scientists can read your mind.Burger King's new scent â Flame- This kinda reminded me of the below video: They Are Made Out Of Meat Stereoscopic 3D for Playstation 3- The following video is useful for explaining what Stereoscopic 3D is: The Intermission: Part 2 of 3Random FactDonald Duck's family tree is huge.  Check it outhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duck_familyhttp://duckman.pettho.com/tree/american.html Summer Movie RoundupI briefly discuss Hancock, The Incredible Hulk, Wall-E and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.Here"s the best clip out of these movies, and possibly any movie this year: FOR ASLAN!Of course, the best bear clip ever is still this: Acting at it's finestA close second is this: How can that be?EDIT:  I almost forgot this clip:Oh look, an eagle!Promo timeI finally attempted a new promo.  Unfortunately, itâs not really usable as the sound quality in this episode sucks.  Let me know if this is good or not.  If it is, Iâll re-record it and post it for download. I also played promos for Anime Roundtable (www.animeroundtable.com) and Anime Genesis (www.anime-gen.com)The song played was Mr. Lovely by Beth Thornley You can contact me at upapaddle@gmail.com or visit the podcast site at http://upapaddle.comThanks for listening!

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Up a Paddle - Episode 59 - How to Peel a BananaHey gang, I'm back with another episode.  This episode is bananas.  Cavendish, to be specific.After receiving I give a brief rundown about the plight of the Cavendish and what you can do to stop its demise (not much, really).The newsDragon Ball movie photo leaked:  Check it out here (SPOILER)Faith of Mirror's Edge fan updateNew Dragon Ball OVA streaming.  Also, One Piece Romance Dawn streaming as well. Note: You will need to download the Jumpland Browser.Naruto to be streamed subbed legally, one week after the episode is released in Japan.  Professor Layton anime movie on the way. Live Action Neko Ramen movie trailer streamed.  New Fullmetal Alchemist anime to premier in April.  The Government of Canada has been pro-rogued.ReviewsThe World Ends With YouCheck out the trailer hereGrave of the Fireflies Note:  there are some spoilers so if you want to skip it, it runs from 32:35 - 37:48 Check out the trailer herePromos PlayedLather's BlatherRPG LamerSong: Passion Fruit (Go Bananas) by Brain BuketEmail: upapaddle@gmail.comSite: http://upapaddle.com

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Hey gang, this is just a quick note to say that, no I'm not dead yet and another episode is on the way.  I have some homework to wrap up and then I should be able to record.  The show notes are written though, so it shouldn't take too long.  In the meantime, here's an unrelated video:See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.See you later this week,Kent

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Up a Paddle - Episode 58 - Silent But DeadlyAKA Adventures in OtakudomAKA I saw a movie.  Yay me!This week, I review Death Note: The Movie.  I also give props and shoutouts to other anime podcasts, both old and new.News- Did the LHC end all life as we know it?- Toonami's goes bye bye- I want a Nintendo DSi. - Rereleases of Gamecube games on the WiiShoutoutsFirst, to Anime Pacific.  Dane, regarding your comments to me in the past month, I feel that the first part of the following video adequately describes my reaction to said comments:Also, here's Shake that Body.I don't know why, but that song's been stuck in my head.  Takes me back to the good old days of high school volleyball.  That song was played constantly.Next, props to Anime 82.  Keep the Anime Love strong and check out his podcast.  Of course, it's more than likely you were linked here from his site, so in that case, just keep on doing what you're doing.New Podcasts:Be sure to check out The Fightbait Anime Podcast, RPG Lamer (now with podcast), and Weeaboobies.  They will be added to the blogroll shortly.Review: Death NoteHere's the trailer:Song: Shake it by Metro StationContact Info:Email: upapaddle@gmail.comSite: http://upapaddle.com

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Up a Paddle - Episode 57 - All You Need Is AiThis episode I talk about freaky contact lenses, superhero anime, and the anime podcast drought (there's a drought because I say there's one).   I also review the anime Planetes (and mispronounce the name several times)NewsAnime Contact Lenses - Check out the picture at the link.  It looks like she's staring into your soul.  Rock Band 2 and Guitar Hero IV will have peripheral compatibilitySuperman Reboot - Looks like they are trying really hard to screw this one up again.Tiger Woods walking on water.  The video pretty much explains it all.Here's a link to the video I mentioned. Iron Man and Wolverine anime on the way. Rumor: The Muppets coming back to TV?Next, I talked about what I'm watching.  And that is The Middleman.  Seriously, check this show out.  Good stuff.The promos played this episode were:Viga the Otagal - http://vigatheotagal.blogspot.comOtakugeneration - http://otakugeneration.netFanboyhell - http://fanboyhell.comThe songs played were:Space Monkey by Jim Hodgsonand Anime Eyes by Blip Blip Beep was briefly heard Blip Blip Bleep "Anime Eyes" (mp3) from "Wireless" (Undercover Culture Music) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at eMusic Buy at Napster Buy at Rhapsody Buy at Amazon Buy at GroupieTunes More On This AlbumYou can also email me at upapaddle@gmail.com.Thanks for Listening!

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Up a Paddle - Episode 56 - Yeah, I'm Kinda Evil In this episode I do a rundown of E3 and talk about videogames and such.  Also, I talk about certain tendancies of mine. Evilish tendancies. NewsMarvel vs Capcom 3 closer than we think?Animeondvd.com sold to mania.com.    Live action Cowboy Bebop film in development Games for Windows Live goes free FeedbackProps to Anime 82Check out his podcast at http://anime82.blogspot.com DS Tool.  No, not me*.  Go here to see it in all it's glory* Thanks to Bob of wqoq.com fame for this link and that joke.  Eeeper's comment on Episode 55.  About the evil.http://eeeperschoice.com and http://capricorntheater.com Well, you want evil, you got it, albeit in the form of random slightly disturbing videos.  So, in no particular order: Pom Poko.  "Mommy, why isn't that raccoon wearing any pants?"      Disney stuff is the best. Speaking of Disney stuff:Walt Disney's The Menstruation Story Worms in a guy's stomach - WARNING - Video is exactly what I said.  People with weaker temperaments beware.The green stuff in his stomach is a nice touch. And, because Wii Fit Girlfriend got you all hot and bothered, here's the sequel:Wii Fit Boyfriend See more funny videos at CollegeHumor  Be sure to check out Dr. Horibble's Sing along blog (now on iTunes).http://www.drhorrible.com/ Putting this video on hulu.com after I downloaded on iTunes, now that's evil.  Well played, Whedon. Random FactSurgeons who grew up playing video games make 37 percent fewer mistakes E3In this segment I give a rundown of of the E3 conferences.  Fortunately, Penny Arcade has already done a much better job of this.  Check out this comic for more details.http://penny-arcade.com/comic/2008/7/16/  Here's the wikipedia article on the spanking machine I mentioned.  I did not realize how depraved the thing was until I learned it also has a kancho mode.  For more information on kanchos, go to Gaijin Smash, a blog written by an American that taught English in Japan.  There's some pretty wild stories in there. Back to my show, I also go on a bit of a rant (I know, I never rant, but I guess there's a first time for everything) about why E3 is a flawed concept. Random FactMario was named after Mario Segale, the landlord of Nintendo of Americaâs office, who barged in on a company meeting demanding an overdue rent. Bragging RightsI bought a PS3.  Booyah!  It was consumer whorism at its finest.  If you are looking for sweet video game deals (and in Canada), check out the Redflagdeals.ca.  Also, check out CheapAssGamer.com. Quickie Game ReviewMonopoly for the Ipod. Promos: Two Girls and a Podcast (http://twogirlsandapodcast.libsyn.com).  No cups involved (thank God).However, AniPac (http://animepacific.blogspot.com) is caveat emptor in regards to this.  Contact InfoEmail: upapaddle@gmail.com Podcast blog: http://upapaddle.com Song played: Dead Nintendo by Possible Oscar Since I'm not completely evil, here's Pug vs Cat.  Cute.     Thanks for listening! Evil!

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Up a Paddle - Episode 55 - Scary TalesIn this episode I go over the announcements at Anime Expo, discuss the relative hotness of Disney Princesses, and play a segment recorded back on Easter.  I also review Enchanted and Monster, because this is the Monster/Fairy Tales episodes.Here's the time codes if you want to skip ahead.  I know I would:0:00 Intro0:35 The NewsAmerican Death Note Movie In Development.  It will be interesting to see how this turns out.  Will it end up crap like other crappy J-Horror to American Horror movies?  We'll have to wait and see.More rumblings about Arrested Development movie. We need an Arrested Development movie.  Come on!  Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time: The Movie: The GameThere are layers upon layers here I can't even begin to comprehend.Capcom vs TatsunokoThis looks like it will be an awesome game.  Heck, even Morrigan from Darkstalkers has updated graphics.  That hasn't happened for at least 13 years.  Also there's the Gold Lightan LoveGold Lightan is in the game.  Mach 5 is next.  I'm sure of it.Gold Lightan Rap linkSo yeah, check out Anime 82.  I really need to watch me some Gold Lightan.Sporn (NSFW)This is why we can't have nice things, Internets.  Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg.  Can you imagine what these deviants and onanists are cooking up next.  I shudder to think of it. This monstrousity causes me to shudder as well:Pedobear videoWhat has 4chan wrought?Since that was disturbing, I thought I'd bring back teh actual sexy here with Wii Fit Girlfriend It's almost hypnoticNow, on to Anime News:  Geneon is back ... Kind ofADV is also getting titles distributed by FunimationFunimation NewsFunimation sure is making out like a bandit in all of this.  Must be all of that Fullmetal Alchemist and Dragon Ball Z money that they have lying around.ADV NewsI'm not dead yet!Bandai Visual, now part of Bandai EntertainmentBandai NewsI was really hoping that Bandai would have learned from Bandai Visual's failed marketing tactics, but I guess they aren't going to.Imaginasian NewsOn the other hand, this was a business model I wish would have worked.  Order a dvd and it's made for you.  That's it for news11:45 Email, AwesomeJust like the moviesFirst off I read an email from Maestro Davinci.  I'm not sure but hoping this is the site you referred to in your email.  If not, please send in the right one.http://www.moddb.com/Judging by his email address, this is also a site he is affiliated with:http://jp-studios.comHere's the mod I mentionedSuper Smash Bros DSSuper Smash Bros Rumble in the Jungle18:28 Promo - Dave and Joel's Fast Karate for the Gentlemenhttp://daveandjoel.com19:15 Little Brother ChallengeAdmittedly, not the best challenge so far.  I should have sprung for the large eggs.29:40 Disney Princess Poll.  It's coming down finally.  Ding Dong the Witch is Dead.  35:49 Promoish sort of thing - I Luv the 80's.  And I do.  Hopefully after this, I'm not banned from listening to the podcast.  38:13 Review - Enchanted41:45 Review - MonsterANN Entry for MonsterWatch this show, darn it!Here's the show opening for Monster, so you can get an idea of the character designs:Monster Opener1:00:01 Destroy All Podcasts DX promo1:01:55 Wrap Up1:03:10 Monster by Matchbook RomanceRandom FactOn Sesame Street, Bert's goldfish were named Lyle and TalbotRandom FactKermit the Frog was left handedContact InfoEmail:  upapaddle@gmail.comSite: http://upapaddle.comYeah, this episode kinda got away from me, in terms of quality and coherence, but at least it's over.  Until the next recording, anyway.   Bwuah ha ha!Thanks for listening!

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Up a Paddle - Special - Winging itIn this special, I catch up with what's been happening with me lately.  I've been working, studying, traveling, and being sick.  Fun.  Anyhoo, I did get to New York and I talk about it in the special.  Also, I start a series of game reviews.This episode is a bit different than what I normally do.  I'm without a script on this one.  I hope it is coherent.  If this experiment goes well, I might try doing it more often in order to get back on some sort of a schedule.Don't worry, episode 55 is still on the way.  In the meantime, here's the flickr photos I was talking about: .zg_div {margin:0px 5px 5px 0px; width:117px;} .zg_div_inner {border: solid 1px #000000; background-color:#ffffff; color:#666666; text-align:center; font-family:arial, helvetica; font-size:11px;} .zg_div a, .zg_div a:hover, .zg_div a:visited {color:#3993ff; background:inherit !important; text-decoration:none !important;} zg_insert_badge = function() { var zg_bg_color = 'ffffff'; var zgi_url = 'http://www.flickr.com/apps/badge/badge_iframe.gne?zg_bg_color='+zg_bg_color+'&zg_person_id=27049090%40N05&zg_set_id=72157606131410432&zg_context=in%2Fset-72157606131410432%2F'; document.write(''); if (document.getElementById) document.write('What is this?'); } zg_toggleWhat = function() { document.getElementById('zg_whatdiv').style.display = (document.getElementById('zg_whatdiv').style.display != 'none') ? 'none' : 'block'; document.getElementById('zg_whatlink').style.display = (document.getElementById('zg_whatdiv').style.display != 'none') ? 'none' : 'block'; return false; } www.flickr.com zg_insert_badge(); This is a Flickr badge showing items in a set called New York. Make your own badge here. if (document.getElementById) document.getElementById('zg_whatdiv').style.display = 'none'; The promo was for http://anime-gen.com and http://animediet.net.The song was "What If I Get Sick" by New SenseContact Infoemail: upapaddle@gmail.comsite: http://upapaddle.comblog: http://kentcer.comThanks for listening!

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Episode 54b - I Am Virtua BoyThis episode I review Virtua Fighter: The Anime and Iron Man.  Email Awesome:In this segment I talk about my April Fools day episode and why Cloverfield, although a great movie, has unlikable protagonists (unless you consider the monster the protagonist, in which case he is just cuddly).NewsNew Dragonball animeI was right dagnammit! However, I may have been technically incorrect when I said it was for a Jump Festa.  It appears to be for "Jump Super Anime Tour"Bandai Entertainment has licensed Gurren LagannGurren Lagann movie named, datedTengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann: Guren-hen For September 6th in JapanYep, I really like the Lagann.Guillermo Del Toro to direct Hobbit films.  One W00t! to silence them all.Myst movie comingDreamworks aquires rights to live action Ghost in the Shell.  Steven Spielberg producing.Neko Ramen live action movie.Because you can't go wrong with live action movies about cartoon cats.... Oh waitNintendo channel releasedRandom Fact:In one day an average person will take about 18,000 steps.Now for a brief interlude:Mario Brother's Plumbing by Smart Bomb Radio:ReviewsVirtua FighterWikipedia's Entry For this ShowThis is a great show and you guys should really check it out.  I have a feeling I forgot to talk about the fighting in this show in my review.  It was glorious.  The moves looked realistic and it was quite enjoyable to watch.Here's what the show looks like:Virtua Fighter OpeningAlso, here's the Mortal Kombat vs DC TrailerRandom FactIt takes eighteen minutes to cool hot chocolate into a Hershey's Kiss. Iron Manhttp://ironmanmovie.marvel.com/You will believe a man can fly.  A third time.Be sure to stay until after the credits, there's a stinger.Random Fact:A U.S. backed government study found that pigs can become alcoholics.Angry Dome: Death of the Best Radio Station everReminderNext episode: Episode 55 - the two year anniversary.  Booyah.  Please, someone send in a feedback.  Something to validate UAP's existence (and by extension, my own).  Maybe a email to upapaddle@gmail.com.  Maybe a comment at the blog (http://upapaddle.com). You know, you go guy, congrats, something like that. SongCheer up Emo Kid by Patent PendingPromos:Anime 82 (http://anime82.blogspot.com)Eeeper's Choice (http://eeeperschoice.com)* I'm really looking forward to Eeeper's new project, Capricorn Theatre (http://capricorntheater.com) where he reviews movies from the best decade ever, the 80s.  And for the record, it's not the best decade because it was the one in which I was born.  No, it's the best because that's when Smurfs: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle was released.Chibi Tokyo (http://chibitokyo.libsyn.com/)Email: upapaddle@gmail.comSite: http://upapaddle.comGet wild and toughget chance and luckI am Iron manDa na na na naThanks for listening

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Up a Paddle - Episode 54a - Merrily we roll along. This week I talk about the news in brief and review one of my all time favorite Anime type shows. News New Dragon Ball series: Dragon Ball AF Bandai Visual licensing old Geneon titles Bandai Visual - Price Cut Roy and MewTwo in Super Smash Bros Brawl.  Roy can be unlocked with the Super Smash Bros Melee Gamecube disk.  You will need to first unlock Roy in the Gamecube version and transfer the Gamecube save file to the Wii's flash memory.  The next time you load up brawl, Roy will challenge you to a duel.  This is similar to how you could unlock the Pikmin trophy in Melee by having a Pikmin save file on your memory card. To unlock MewTwo is a little trickier.  You will need to play 1000 vs matches with Jigglypuff.  The last match has to be won at between 10:00 and 12:00 on  Friday night on the Animal Crossing Stage.  If done correctly, KK slider will saronade you with the Mario theme and Mewtwo will challenge you.  Firefly second season Star Wars: Episodes 4 through 6 remake coming? Lost episodes of Fist of the North Star have been found. Lost - answers to some mysteries leaked (SPOILER!!!) Random Fact All 2% milk sold commercially contains 5% soy milk.   This is a measure that dairy industry has implemented in response to Mad Cow disease.  Many herds have been destroyed in the last year and in order to provide the same quantity of milk, drastic actions had to be taken. Announcements Up a Paddle has been picked up as the official podcast of the first annual WhatsACon in Regina.  An official date has not been set yet but I'll keep you posted.  Podcast news My state of the anime podcast address wherein I address the problem of podfading.  Not mentioned is the We Love Furries podcast.  I may not agree with what they say (I totally don't) but I'll defend to the death their right to say it (and to soil teddy bears) ...  ok, maybe to the minor injury ... screw it, they're on their own.  Payback's a bitch, Dane and Alex. Random Fact: Every year 100 people die from sticking their tongues to metal poles in winter Angry Dome / Life's Little Awesomes Facebook group, Upapaddle.ning.com groups Review Super Ninja Monkey Pirates of the Science Team Alpha Go! Panic! Lets Save Some Earth! Everybody Yes! Random Fact:  80% of all professional ping pong players are left handed. Songs Minnie's Yoohoo Code Monkey by Jonathan Coultoun Contact Info: Email: upapaddle@gmail.com Podcast site: upapaddle.com

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Up a Paddle - Episode 53 - It's On Like Donkey KongThis episode I review King of Kong: A Fist Full Of Quarters.  I also talk about sending astronauts to Mars and forgetting to leave the lights on outside, Disney going kawaii, and having a smashing good time playing Smash Bros.NewsDisney, Madhouse to Make Stitch!  Show for Japanese TV.And yet Maximum Horsepower is denied yet again.  Where's the Horace Horsecollar love? Trigun movie announced.    I plan on going to Tim Hortons to have a donut to celebrate this.Gurren Lagann movie announced for Fall 2008 (In Japan).My drill is the one that pieces the heavens! I wish these DVDs would hurry up and be released here.   One Way Mission to Mars.    I think it's gonna be a long, long time till touchdown brings me round again to find I'm not the man they think I am at home.  Oh no, no, no, I'm a rocket man. World's oldest animation found. Take that Gertie!Wordsworth, Cool Devices categorized as Obscene by Canadian Customs.  Dominion Tank Police only considered "admissible"But, but I trusted you Dane!  All this time I thought you had a wholesome, family friendly podcast (Anime Pacific).  I thought we were on the same page when you came out in support of Wholesome Wear.  But then you review a show (Dominion Tank Police*) that has been marked only as "admissible" by Canadian Customs.  For shame! I might have accidentally watched that show not knowing what was awaiting me.  Do you know how many bowls of Corn Flakes I had to eat to suppress the wicked urges that that article begat, let alone how many more I would I have to eat if I had watched Dominion Tank Police**Also, here's the pdf I mentioned.  * More like the Dominion Tank Police that like to have sex with each other whilst innocent Canadian children watch on with mouths agape because a certain podcaster recommended this lurid filth as appropriate, which although it doesn't actually have any explicit sex scenes, it could.  Ridiculous. ** Bonus Pretzels to anyone that gets that Random Fact    Japanese ISPs to crack down on P2P anime sharers.It will be interesting to see how this affects the fansub community.  This is finally an action that could see results.  Fans here might have to resort to actually buying their content.  That is, if they can get it across the border first.  Also, it will be interesting to see if anyone counts how many times I say "It will be interesting" when I talk about this news item in the podcast.Pirate site crunchyroll.com has been given 4.5 million in venture captial.  (It might have been only 4 billion.  Only.)Give me 4.5 billion and I'll steal stuff for you too. Wow, I was way off on that. It was 4.05 million. I had a typo in my show notes. I'll be updating this episode to put in the correct value and will issue a correction in the next one. Good thing no one actually listens to this show. In the meantime, just pretend it's me stuttering.  I apologize for the mix up. Partial Review - Super Smash Bros BrawlI recently picked up Super Smash Bros Brawl and went over a few of the modes in the podcast.  Sufficed to say, I'll be talking a lot about this game, but in the meantime, here's my Friend Code (4296-2752-0234).  Please be my friend.  I want to play online so that I can show the world my mad skills with Princess Peach (or lack thereof).Review The King Of Kong: A Fist Full Of QuartersYou can find more info on this movie here: http://www.billyvssteve.com/I liked it.  Two barrels up.  Also, here's the Mr. Awesome interview I mentioned.(NSFW)Vote and Content RequestI'll be celebrating my "not podfading for two whole years" (a personal best) in the upcoming Episode 55 of UAP.  If you are a fan or just a fellow podcaster (which you are, since only podcasters listen to other podcasts), please feel free to send me a congratulatory email or voicemail.  Or alternatively, send me a cease and desist notice.   Either way, please send me something.  I'll be sure to repay the favor.    Also, please digg and vote for Up a Paddle at the regular podcast voting places.  The links on the right will take you to the appropriate sites.The promos played this episode were:Two Girls and a Podcast (http://twogirlsandapodcast.libsyn.com)Ninja Consultants (http://ninjaconsultant.livejournal.com/)Anime Pacific (http://animepacific.blogspot.com)I also gave a recommendation to Anime82 (http://anime82.blogspot.com)  Check it out.  The song played was Nintendo by Saint DragonYou can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com or go to http://upapaddle.com and leave comments.*** Almost Forgot ***Please join the Up a Paddle Facebook GroupIt is a way better group than the Guys named Cade group.  Thanks for listening!

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Up a Paddle - Episode 52 - We are the Pirates that Say NOOOO!This week I review Space Pirate Captain Herlock: Endless Odyssey and Cloverfield.  I also talk about the death of HD-DVD, the Writer Strike finally ending and a third thing.The News:Duke Nukem Forever - Out this YearSpore Dated - September 7, 2008NASA MMORPGThe Writer's Strike is OverWalmart dropping HD-DVD So is ToshibaToy Story 1 and 2 Returning to Theaters in 3DRumor Roundup Del Toro to helm Hobbit Movies?ADV Going Under?Counter Editorial - Giant Robots aren't stupid, you're the stupid, stupidThis response is in rebuttal to Why Giant Mecha Robots are Stupid The promos played were:The Greatest Movie Ever! Podcasthttp://fearthegooberzilla.comAnime Roundtablehttp://animeroundtable.comAnime World Orderhttp://animeworldorder.comAnime Pacific http://animepacific.blogspot.comThe comedy skit was Godzilla for Office by Smart Bomb Radio.The song was Attacke Godzilla by the Happy Happy JihadsPlan 9 From Outer Space can be found here: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7038656109656489183Contact Infoemail: upapaddle@gmail.comsite: upapapddle.comblog: kentcer.comThanks for listening!

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Up a Paddle - Episode 51 - The Grinch Stole This PodcastIt's the belated Christmas episode.  Wait, that's not good at all.  At this rate, I'll be doing the Easter episode next Halloween.Anyhoo, in this episode I review National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and National Treasure: Book of Secrets.  I also give my favorite anime, movies, and video games picks of last year and share my New Years Resolutions.  I also do an in depth analysis of pornography and it's affects on the HD format war.  If that doesn't get me ratings, I don't know what will.  Oh, yeah, just because of that and some tasteful profanity, this episode has been marked as EXPLICIT.  Consider yourself warned. Also, consider yourself disappointed after listening to it.NewsWarner Switcher to BluRayBandai Disc RecallNewType USA FoldsSuper Smash Bros Brawl Delayed to March 9Conspiracy Theory Corner:  The Adult Industry is hindering the HD format warNew Years ResolutionsI talk about what I plan to accomplish this year, podcasting wise.  I hope to catch up to where I should be.  2007 Wrap upIn this section of the show, I talk about my top movie, game, and tv show picks for 2007.Random FactsA praying mantis will eat a black widow.See Japanese Bug Fights for more on this phenomenonIn 1992, Frank Perkins of Los Angeles made an attempt on the world flagpole-sitting record. Suffering from the flu he came down eight hours short of the 400 day record, his sponsor had gone bust, his girlfriend had left him and his phone and electricity had been cut off. A desert snail can sleep for 3 years. The promos played in this show were:Anime Genesis (http://anime-gen.com) - In that promo, Benu seems upset about something but I can't quite put my finger on it.  He should do what I do when I need to cheer up -- download some free anime (http://www.vuze.com/app)*Destroy All Podcasts DX (http://www.collectiondx.com/taxonomy/term/692)Anime Pacific (http://animepacific.blogspot.com) (After this episode, I fully expect my listenership to drop from 5 to 3.  I should have called it the bridge burning episode).   I also liberally rip off The GREATEST MOVIE EVER! podcast, which can be found at (http://fearthegooberzilla.com).  The song played was Song for Free by Todd LernerIf you have any questions, comments, or legal notices, please send them to upapaddle@gmail.comThanks for listening* In this case I'm referring to shows like Neko Rahmen which have been made legally available for download for free.  A cat making Ramen, that's crazy.  I should know, I was a Ramen doughboy for one year at a Ramen Noodle factory.  They didn't like it when I brought my cat to work, no matter how good he was at cleaning the vats. 

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This episode I review Walt Disney Treasures: On the War Front. So hop on your pogo stick to your closest mp3 player and give it a listen.NewsGolgo 13 TV series greenlitFist of the North Star OVA's announcedOther stuff happened as well this year.  JibJab is thereReview Walt Disney Treasures: On the War FrontThis is a great set for history buffs or vintage Disney fans.  I highly recommend it.  This set is chock full of training and PSA cartoons made for the war effort for WWII.  I love the Disney educational videos.  That's how I learnt about venereal disease (apparently the video was deleted from Google Video, so this was the best I could do).  That's how I also learned about the story of menstruation: The promos played are:Eeeper's ChoiceAnime PacificChibi TokyoThe comedy bit is Wilford Brimley Hates Your Diabetes by Smart Bomb RadioThe song is The Way I Am by Ingrid MichaelsonYou can contact me at upapaddle@gmail.com or go to the podcast site at upapaddle.com.Thanks for listening!

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Up a Paddle - Episode 49 - War Stories, Part IIThis episode I review Leji Matsumoto's The Cockpit.  If this episode seems a little off, it's because half of it was recorded before Christmas and the other half after.  I hope you all had a pleasant holiday.  I sure did.The NewsW00t is 2007's word of the year Woot!Gokusen 3 set to air April 2008 Woot! Itsudatte My Santa - recalled.  Meh!Nintendo along with Gamestop now selling IOU's.   (how's that for up to the minute reporting?)  The Hobbit movie finally confirmed. Woot! of reliefChow Yun Fat is Master Roshi in the Dragonball movie. (Woot!?!) Science time.  Trees Killed the Woolly Mammoth?  Damn dirty trees!Rumor RoundupArrested Development Movie?  Random FactOn average, a child uses 730 crayons by their 10th birthday. Conspiracy Theory Corner - Chupathingy reduxBut cryptzoologist fans, don't worry, There has been a unicorn siting.  Also, another long thought extinct beast was spotted in the Wild.  Duke Nukem Forever has a teaser trailer out.What I'm playingMario and Sonic: At the Olympic GamesFun minigames.  Some are a little complex.  Get you going, pumpedSuper Mario GalaxyIt sucks.  Worst game of the year.  Except instead of worst, best (stay tuned for more in that regard).   This is no Super Mario Sunshine my friend.What I'm watchingJust finished From the Earth to the Moon.  I got in on a Black Friday sale for this one.  It's still cheap, though and well worth itFor a brief interludeCthulhu Claus is Coming to Townby Smart Bomb RadioRandom FactA fear of long words is, ironically, called "Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia"The Cockpit http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=757This one's spoilerriffic as well, so do yourself a favor and watch the shows first.  There are 20 minute OVAs and they are well worth your time. The Angry DomeWorld War II games are the tool of the devilRandom FactAn analysis of mammalian bite force, corrected for body size, shows that the Tasmanian Devil has the strongest bite of any living mammal.The song was Christmas Here on Mars by Bubble.The promos played were the Ninja Consultants (http://ninjaconsultant.livejournal.com/) and Anime Pacific (http://animepacific.blogspot.com)Contact InfoYou can email me at UpaPaddle@gmail.com, visit the blog and post comments at upapaddle.comAlso, please check out my personal blog, kentcer.com.  And by personal, I mean it's a dump for YouTube videos and semi-pithy comments.Thanks for listening!

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Up a Paddle - Episode 48 - In Case of Happiness, Listen to this PodcastThis episode I review Barefoot Gen.  I talk about the controversy happening at Gamespot and Justin Sevakis's open letter to the industry.  I also play a voice mail from Jake the Root Beer King (http://rpglamer.blogspot.com).Full show notes to follow.  You can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com.Here's the speed racer trailer I promised:The song was Still Alive by Jonathan Coulton (www.jonathancoulton.com)I also played Maple Leaf Rag by Jeanne Backofen CraigThe promos played were:Anime Roundtable (http://animeroundtable.com)Lather's Blather (http://lathersblather.blogspot.com)Anime Pacific (http://animepacific.blogspot.com) Here's the comedy bit I played by Pablo Francisco: Pablo Francisco "Movie Previews" (mp3) from "Knee To The Groin" (Uproar) Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at Amazon Thanks for listening!

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Up a Paddle - Episode 47 - Double Double Toil and BubbleIf you count the specials, I've done 52 episodes (including one over again).  Yay me.  Yes, this is as good as it gets.  I hope to hit the 52 mark by April just so I can say I have a biweekly podcast (about).  So what better way to start fake episode 52 but with some retractions and correctionsHere's the link to the Canadian Heritage Minute that I promised many podcasts ago. http://www.histori.ca/minutes/minute.do?id=10123Also, Kentmas went well this year.  It was again celebrated successfully by one person.  Oh, and this guy: Oh Podcast Pete, you scoundrel!  Pirates don't wear jeans!MailI read some comments from Eeeper (Eeeper's Choice) and Dane (Anime Pacific).  Well, I paraphrase their comments.  I go off on a rant about Canadian prices not adjusting to match the value of our dollar, and then our Dollar goes down again.  Figures.Also, I give a quick shoutout to Anime Roundtable for playing my promo recently.News The WGA is on strike. http://www.aintitcool.com/node/34700I give a brief summary of the Writers' position in this whole mess and I talk about what this means to you, the viewer.Here's the video with the writers from The Office http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6hqP0c0_gwSony removing backwards compatibility from PS3, because they want to sell more PS3 games.Rumor: PS2 price drop imminentThe Loonie keeps soaring higher and higer (spoke too soon) Expect a Guitar Hero III shortage for the Wii, says ActivisionBoth Nana live action movies have been licensed by Viz Media. Casablanca, Other Hollywood Movies Adapted into MangaRecent Adventure in OtakudomThe Otaku in the Mist.    ReviewsBlood - The Last VampireIt sucks.  Get it?  Because it's about vampires and ... Actually, it was all right, if not a little on the short side.The Black Cauldron.  It sucks.  Get it?  It's a call back  ... Well, it's not bad but it's not particularly good.  It does have an awesome villain, though.  Promos playedAnime Pacifichttp://animepacific.blogspot.comAnime World Orderhttp://animeworldorder.comWeekly Anime Reviewhttp://weeklyanimereview.comContact InfoEmail: Upapaddle@gmail.comPodcast site: http://upapaddle.comBlog: http://www.kentcer.comSong  Digg the Code by Geoff SmithRandom FactsPaul Revere didn't actually say "The British are Coming! The British are Coming"In Kentucky, Bourbon is illegal in some of the counties that produce itPossums aren't playing when the "play possum".  They get shocked and faint.Thanks for listening!    

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Up a Paddle - Episode 46 - Everybody Yes!Or It's the Most Wonderful Time of the YearIt's Kentmas Time! Kentmas Time is here!  Time for ... Video Games and Anime ... and Candy!  Lots and lots of Candy!   I gave this episode a different title in the audio but screw it, this one's better.  Also, in this episode I tried out a little something different.  I used some music loops in order to mix things up.  Please comment or email if you like or dislike the loops and which ones I should keep.News Teppan Toppa Gurren Lagann Game coming out -- in Japan that is for DSHere's the TrailerYeah, if you want up to the minute news (like Nova - one of the English Teaching programs in Japan going under, leaving its teachers high and dry, listen to a real podcast.  Like Anime Pacific).  Here's the Nova StoryHere is Anime Pacific on the Nova StoryTake the next news item for exampleLucky Star has been licensed by Bandai.  This story was broken by Anime Genesis.  So check them up.  They know the anime news even before Anime News Network does.  Good job guys.Here's the Anime Genesis announcement. Here's the page showing that the show has been licensed: (a brief search didn't turn this up on ANN)Someday I'll get a scoop.  Unfortunately, it will probably be Smurfs related.Japanese Animation is Destroying American Society. The above is an editorial I briefly mention.  Also, I would like to point out how relevant the whole seizure thing is.This week in Smash - The big blue guy is in Smash Brothershttp://smashbros.comThat's right: King Dedede from the Kirby Series is in Smash BrothersOh yeah, So is Sonic the Hedgehog.  Big news indeed.  Also, Smash Brothers Brawl has been delayed until February.    My Smash Brother PredictionsThis is the portion of the show where I go off on a tangent about possible characters in Random Fact - The Legend of the Jack - o - LaternShort version: A guy named Jack (vagabond if I ever met one) tricked the Devil by getting him to go up a tree and then carved a cross to prevent him from coming down.  He finally let the Devil down after the Devil promised to no longer tempt him (presumably with candy and loose women).  So Jack dies and Heaven won't let him in (too many cavities if you know what I mean).  The devils still ticked off at him so he can't get into Hell either.  He's forced to wander all eternity.  The Devil gives him a single ember to light his way and so Jack hollows out a turnip to keep it safe.  Then he realized turnips were stupid and got a pumpkin.  I'm really wishing I would have put this version in the podcast as it is way funnier than what I said.  Just imagine me saying the above in my irritating voice and your set.  Also through in a few references to pirates and Smurfs for good measure.Recent Releases (past month)Halo 3Legend of Zelda - Phantom HourglassJungle Book: Platinum EditionCorner Gas: Season 4This week's releasesBleach Box Set 1Hajime no Ippo Box Set 1Hajime no Ippo Box Set 2Phoenix Vol 1Guitar Hero III What I'm watching/playingLegend of Zelda - Phantom Hourglass - Just finished it, it was glorious.Will review in a future podcastBarefoot Gen 1 and 2.  Boy, If you are ever worried that you are too upbeat and happy, watch these films.  They're jarring, to be quite frank.  The first one is set during the bombing of Hiroshima and it follows Gen and his mother as they attempt to survive.  I'll be reviewing this in episode 48.  Finally, I'm watching Monster.  I've decided that this season of Anime doesn't really have anything that I'm particularly interested in following (except for Genshiken and Bamboo Blade) so I'm taking this opportunity to check out slightly older series.  Next up on the queue are Touch and Hajime no Ippo. (In addition to the shows on the current poll, of course).Monster makes a good horror anime to watch for Halloween.Random FactPumpkins are a fruit that originated in Central America.ReviewsThis week I review The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad.  Well part of it anyway. I'm going to focus on the story of Icabod.  That's Icabod Crane.  As in the Legend of Sleepy Hollow.  The Mr. Toad is also a good, worthwile cartoon to watch, but it isn't creepy, kooky or altogether spooky, so it will have to wait for another time. Next, Kakurenbo  - Hide and SeekThis is a 25 minute ova.  It's CG with cel shading and it looks sharp.  It looks for the most part like traditional 2d animation. This ova is about a game of Hide and Seek, with deadly consequences.  Both shows are well worth watching.  Random FactThe world's fastest time to carve a face into a pumpkin is 54.72 seconds, by Stephen Clarke (USA), on October 23, 2001 (source: Guinness World Records)Promos Played:Dave and Joel's Fast Karate for the GentlemenAnime PacificEeeper's ChoiceClosing SongHalloween is Awesome by Hyper Nonsense.Contact InfoEmail: upapaddle@gmail.comBlog: http://kentcer.comThanks for listening! * Dont mind me I'm just claiming this site in Technorati Technorati Profile A new episode should be out this weekend. Also, I'm brainstorming a new promo and another YouTube video.

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Up a Paddle - Episode 45 - Sheep that Pass in the NightThis week I talk about the death of Geneon, the Canadian Dollar reaching Parity with the US Dollar, upcoming Fall Anime, and previous Spring and Summer anime.  I also review Ringing Bell and One Stormy Night, two similar but very different children's movies.NewsGeneon to stop productionNote: I said November 1st as the stop date, it's actually Nov. 6.  Correction to follow in upcoming episodeRock band coming out Nov 3Canadian Dollar on parity with states ... what does it mean.Nintendo offers free Wiimote JacketsFall Anime PreviewGenshiken Season TwoBamboo ShootG/R Giant RoboSpring/Summer Wrap upPotemayo Zombie LoanLucky Star Random FactGiraffes have no vocal cords.RantParking Lots - The current bane of my existenceRandom FactThe sweat drops drawn in cartoon comic strips are called pleuts.ReviewsIn this episode I review two children's movie about sheep.  I would have reservations about showing either of them to children.  Show them Bad Sheep instead.  Not the Chris Farley/David Spade vehicle but this one.  . That'll really mess them up almost as much as showing them Ringing Bell.Ringing Bell (Chirin no Suzu).  This one is about a sheep that wants to become a big bad wolf so that he won't be prey any more.  Very violent and disturbing.* I said I'd post the YouTube videos for this movie but apparently it has been removed.  Here's an AMV: Ringing Bell - Animal Chirin has Become. It's not that hard to find the movie if you really want to.One Stormy Night  (Arashi no Yoru Ni).  This is the story of a sheep and a wolf that becomes friends.  It's pretty good and I give it the Kentcer Seal of Approval.  Here's the AMV I mentioned (well, a One Stormy Night AMV, anyway): Arashi No Yoru Ni - StarYou can email with comments to upapaddle@gmail.com.The song played was "Sheep in the morning" by TV's KyleThe promos played were:Destroy All Podcasts DXAnime PacificChibi TokyoThanks for Listening!

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Up a Paddle - Episode 44 - That's a PaddlingThis week I talk about HD-DVD and Bluray (and what Microsoft is getting out of supporting HD-DVD) and I review Ping Pong, a 2002 Japanese live action movie about cricket ... I mean ping pong.  It was recently released on DVD by Viz.  Shout outs:Anime Roundtable: They played my promo on a recent show.  Thanks guys!Here are the news stories I talked about:Name for the Fourth Indiana Jones movie announced:"Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"Robotech might be on the fast trackWarner Bros and Tobey Maguire's company Maguire Enterntainment are poised to produce.  Local NewsIn Regina, on Sept 20th through 23, Paprika will be playing at the Regina Public Library.  There will also be a Japanese film festival on the 29th.Here's the link to the show times.  If you are in the Regina area and an Anime fan, be sure to go to support the Anime scene here in Southern Saskatchewan (which until this time I had no idea existed -- I thought it was just Bob and me).Here are the anime DVD releases for this last week and upcoming one:Last week's releasesAh! My Goddess: Flights of Fancy Vol. #3 Best Student Council Vol. #6 Burst Angel Vol. #3 Burst Angel Vol. #4 Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor Vol. #6Hare+Guu Box Set Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 2 Vol. #6Mushishi Vol. #2Princess Princess Vol. #3Shonen Onmyoji Vol. #2 Wings of Honneamise (BD+DVD Combo) Wings of Honneamise (HD DVD+DVD Combo)Xenosaga Vol. #1 This week's releasesBlack Lagoon Vol. #3 Dragon Ball Z Season 3 Full Moon Vol. #06 Fullmetal Alchemist Season 1 Set 1 Karin Vol. #3 Law of Ueki Vol. #09Noein Vol. #5Ramen Fighter Miki Vol. #1Red Garden Vol. #1This Ugly Yet Beautiful World DVD Collection YuGiOh GX Vol. #4      The promos played were:The Greatest Movie Ever! Podcast Anime World OrderAnime Pacific The closing song was Snowflakes by Demerit 7You can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com, visit this site at http://upapaddle.com, or visit my blog at http://www.kentcer.comThanks for listening!

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Up a Paddle - Episode 43 - Back to School II: Back HarderYes, I've officially started classes again.  I hope it goes well.  And to commemorate this momentous occasion, I'm reviewing Cromartie High School.* This episode was recorded earlier in the week but due to unforeseen internet problems, I wasn't able to release it until today.News Toei Strikes Deal With NEC For Online Anime Service in JapanGuitar Hero III Wii controller revealed.  Google Earth now has built-in flight simulator. First Rebuild of Evangelion Movie Premiers in Japan.Second Season of Gunslinger Girls announced.  Live-Action DBZ Set to Shoot in MontrealEven weirder movie news: Joust: The Movie coming to a theater near you.Genshiken Season two officially annouced.  Officially.  Conspiracy Theory CornerChupacabra found?Random FactIn Ancient Peru, when a woman found an 'ugly' potato, it was the custom for her to push it into the face of the nearest man.This week's releasesAyakashi Samurai Horror Tales - Goblin CatCat's Eye Vol. #1    ImaginAsian Entertainment - Guess they worked the issues were worked out with the CSSCat's Eye Vol. #2 Di Gi Charat Nyo! Vol. #3 Fruits Basket Vol. #1Fruits Basket Vol. #2Girls High Vol. #2 Gunslinger Girl Vol. #3      Inu Yasha Movie Box Set Deluxe Edition Inu Yasha Season Set #4      Kaleido Star: New Wings True Star Collection 98My-Otome Vol. #2 Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow Naruto Vol. #15Nobody's Boy Remi Vol. #1 Nobody's Boy Remi Vol. #2Orguss, Super Dimensional Century Vol. #1Orguss, Super Dimensional Century Vol. #2 Suzuka Vol. #3Tide-Line Blue Vol. #3UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie 4 Vol. #1Random FactThe only two days of the year in which there are no professional sports games (MLB, NBA, NHL, or NFL) are the day before and the day after the Major League All-Star Game.ReviewsCromartie High School (both the anime and the live-action movie)Random FactCoca Cola is used by police officers to clean the blood off of crime scenes.Contact infoEmail: Upapaddle@gmail.comSite: upapaddle.comMy other blog: kentcer.com Promos played:Lather's BlatherWeekly Anime Review PodcastAnime PacificSong played:I'm on Firefly by Tom SmithGet Wild and TouchGet Chance and luckIf it weren't for my horse, I wouldn't have spent that year in college.Later Bloggies

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Up a Paddle - Episode 42 - On a wing and a prayer Nuts.  I almost made 4 weeks in a row on time.  Oh well.  And just to warn you all, my schedule is going to get insane starting next week.  I'm bumping up the number of University classes I'm taking in an effort to speed up the degree process.  I will still be working, albeit at halftime.  Still looking into when I will sleep, let alone podcast.  Still, I'll give it the good old college try so to speak.  NewsTop story: The O Canada movie at Epcot to be replaced this September.  End Of The Line For DS Web BrowserSony to start video downloading serviceADV to take over sales and and distribution of Geneon titles in US.Young Indiana Jones Chronicles DVDs announced. Korean Actor to Star in Japanese/Korean City Hunter Drama. Given that begging for diggs is getting me no where, I'd decided to put my energies somewhere more productive.  Please, watch City Hunter.  It's an awesome anime.  And each episode is standalone for the most part, so even though there's over a 100 episodes, you don't need to make a commitment.  Just watch a couple and see what you think.  I think you'll be pleasantly suprised.Get Wild and Tough.Random FactIn most advertisements, the time displayed on a watch is 10:10This week's ReleasesGalaxy Angel Rune Vol. #2One Piece Vol. #10Rozen Maiden Vol. #3Samurai 7 Vol. #1 - relist at lower priceSamurai 7 Vol. #2 School Rumble Vol. #1 Story of Saiunkoku Vol. #1To Heart Vol. #4Tsubasa Vol. #3 Utawarerumono Vol. #5      GamesMetroid: Prime CorruptionThe First HourLet's all go to the Movies - the RecapIn this episode I do a quick rundown of the movies I saw in the theaters this summer and what I thought of them. The movies reviewed include:Bourne UltimatumHot RodHere's the Lonely Island videos I mentioned:Just 2 Guys Ka-Blamo!The Simpsons MovieRatatouille 1408TransformersKnocked UpSuperbadFrom the guys that brought you Knocked UpRandom FactSunsets can be green in Antarctica.ReviewsHaibane RenmeiRandom FactEvery lake in Ohio is manmade.Contact InfoEmail: upapaddle@gmail.copmPodcast site: http://upapaddle.comBlog: http://kentcer.comSongTo Be an Angel by Uncle SethPromos Played:Chibi TokyoDestroy all Podcasts DX Anime Pacific Until next timeget wild and toughget chance and luckIt's about darn time someone made a decent live action City hunterThanks for Listening!

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Up a Paddle - Episode 41 - The Final CountdownThis week I review Area 88, wind down on all the vacation talk, and finally get around to doing the Summer Anime Preview.If you like what you hear, please click on the Digg link on the right.  If you don't, please click on the Digg link on the right to register your disgust.NewsYawara Preview DVD available from AnimeEigoDisney movies on BlurayParamount switches from Bluray to HD-DVDMichael Bay, in retaliation, says no Transformers 2 Stephen King confirms the "Dark Tower Movie"Nintendo Power gives Metroid Prime 3 a 10/10Summer Anime PreviewsZombie LoanPotemayoSayonara Zetsubo Sensei (So Long, Mr. Despair)How I spent my summer vacation - The RestDay Seven - NASADay Eight - Animal Kingdom Day Nine -  More Disney MGM + Magic KingdomThis week's Anime Releases009-1 Vol. #2Big O II Complete CollectionBurst Angel Vol. #1Burst Angel Vol. #2Fate / Stay Night Vol. #5Galaxy Angel AA Vol. #2 Gunslinger Girl Vol. #1Gunslinger Girl Vol. #2Innocent Venus Vol. #1Kashimashi Vol. #2Le Chevalier D'Eon Vol. #4Peach Girl Vol. #4Solty Rei Vol. #6New Feature - "I was Right"Aquafina is made out of people ... I mean tap waterAnime ReviewArea 88 - The Television SeriesPromos played:Ninja ConsultantsAnime World OrderAnime PacificContact InfoEmail: upapaddle@gmail.comPodcast Site: http://upapaddle.comBlog: http://www.kentcer.com/nucleusSong played was Fast Eddie by The Bennys(Song provided by http://music.podshow.com)Thanks for listening! 

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Up a Paddle - Episode 40 - Brace For ReviewsFull show notes to follow ...Ok, here they are:This week I speculate about Cloverfield, review Brace For Impact (by Apocalypse Dowell of http://www.themoonmasters.com fame) and continue on my four part series on my summer vacation.  Honestly, I'm spending more time talking about it than I did actually experiencing it.NewsLooking for Group - the MovieAnime Genesis - the MoviePetit Eva - a super deformed eva series (4 panel comics) to be made into a cartoon Toei offering unlimited anime downloads in JapanLegend of the Galactic Heroes DVD Box Offered in JapanImaginAsian's TMS Classics DVDs Delayed For Second TimeXbox 360 price dropXbox 360 - core and premium, now with HDMI(Edit - only in the Premium model)Voltron Live-Action MovieNew SectionWild SpeculationCloverfield - what the hell is it?Random FactKetchup has not always been made out of tomatoes. It started out as a general term for sauce, typically made of mushrooms or fish brine with herbs and spices. Mushroom ketchup is still available in some countries, such as the UK. Some popular early main ingredients include anchovy, oyster, lobster, walnut, kidney bean, cucumber, cranberry, lemon, and grape.This week's Releases3x3 Eyes Vol. #2Air TV Vol. #1Beck Vol. #2Best Student Council Vol. #5BoBoBo-Bo Bo-BoBo Vol. #4Kurau: Phantom Memory Vol. #3Paniponi Dash Vol. #5Popotan Complete Collection Tekkaman Blade Set 3 Tokko Vol. #3 Wings of Rean Vol. #3Non-anime releaseAqua Teen Hunger Force: Colon Movie for TheatersBook ReviewBrace For ImpactRandom FactIf all the Coca-Cola vending machines in the U.S. were stacked one on top of each other, the pile would be over 450 miles high.How I spent My Summer Vacation - Part IIIDay 5 - Universal StudiosDay 6 - More Epcot plus BoardwalkYou can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com with comments, questions, whatever. Also, see the Digg box on your right.  Go ahead, digg it.  It's all right.  I won't tell anyone.  Also, if you use Podcast Pickle, go ahead and add yourself as a fan of the show, if you dare.  Muhwahwahwah!Song played was johnny5 by Anemo:Promos Played:Anime PacificEeeper's ChoiceDestroy All Podcasts DXThanks for listening!

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Up a Paddle - Episode 39 - Burning SensationLets all go to the Movies Part BHappy belated Saskatchewan Day everyone! Random FactFlies are deaf.NewsGeorge Lucas Wearing a Han Shot First Shirt, blows fans mindsFunimation releasing Dragon Ball Z on BluerayBandai has licensed - Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Batman AnimeNew World of Warcraft Expansion announced at Blizzcon - Wraith of the Lich King.  New Apple iMacs (Also new Mac Minis)Random FactDuring his or her lifetime, the average human will grow 590 miles of hair.Recent Notable ReleasesHot FuzzPopeye the Sailor: 1933-1938, Vol. 1Harvey Birdman: Volume 3Ranma 1/2: This week's Releases.hack//Roots Vol. #3Air Gear Vol. #4Beat BtX Vol. #3Gakuen Heaven Vol. #3     GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka Box SetHakkenden Collection Vol. #2Kannazuki No Miko Box SetMar Vol. #2Naruto Box Set Vol $4 Rumbling Hearts Box Set When They Cry Vol. #2 Zatch Bell Vol. #11Random FactA study has shown most blog visitors are young wealthy people.  I need to set up a paypal button.How I spent my summer vacation - Part IIDay 3Congo River Mini GolfDay 4Morning - Blizzard BeachAfternoon - EpcotRandom FactOnly 5 percent of the ocean floor has been mapped in as much detail as the surface of Mars.ReviewsMagazine Review - Otaku USAI liked it - a lotFantastic Four Review (Spoilers Ahoy)I didn't like it.  Ok, I liked it a little.Reed Richard - The Early YearsRandom FactTexas is the only state that permits residents to cast absentee ballots from space.SongThe Happy Song by SunspotAlso played The Maple Leaf Rag by Jeanne Backofen CraigPromos playedhttp://www.weeklyanimereview.comhttp://animepacific.blogspot.com http://lathersblather.blogspot.comContact InfoEmail: upapaddle@gmail.comSite: upapaddle.comBlog: kentcer.comUntil next time, Get Wild and ToughGet Chance and LuckAlways Remember the SunscreenLater 

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 Up a Paddle Episode 38 - Wait, where was I?I was on vacation!!! Yay me.  So I talk about that, Anime Expo, E3, and a classic 80's Anime gem. Except for the classic part.  And gem.  Listen to find out more.  Just a fair warning.  This episode was more geared towards my family so that we'd have a record of the things we did on vacation (aside from photos and whatnot).  So if you find it boring, it probably is, and it will only get worse as I've got at least 2 to 3 more podcasts worth of vacation stuff to talk about.  Consider yourself warned.NewsAnime ExpoADV has licenced Tengen Toppen Gurren Lagann Media Blasters licenced Golden BoyDarker than Black licensed by FunimationThey also licensed Love Hina, xxxholic and tsubasa season 2E3PS3 - Price drop by $100, $150 canadianSlim PSP on the way  Shock Sixaxis - has functionality it should have had from the get go.Microsoft Mostly showing Halo 3 and new XBLA gamesNintendo Mario Kart Wii-Fit Dates for Mario Galaxy Nov (November 12, 2007 ) and Smash Bros Brawl (Dec 3, 2007)Wii Zapper Random FactsIn terms of radio wave emissions, Jupiter is the noisiest planet in the solar systemWhat I'm WatchingSumomomo Momomomo I may have missed a mo when talking about this show.Area 88 the TV SeriesWhat I'm PlayingPaper Mario for Nintendo 64Reading:Brace For ImpactStephen King's: The Long Walk Walt Disney: Triumph of the American ImaginationRandom FactBees are being trained to sniff out bombs for the American goverment.How I spend my summer vacation: Days 1 and 2Day 1Walt Disney World - The Magic Kingdom- Hungry Hungry Hippo video as promised.   http://youtube.com/watch?v=G3NueKXS6dk   Day 2Disney/MGM StudiosReviewNow that would be giving it away, now wouldn't it?Link to said 80's Anime OVA Fine, here's a hint: It's not City HunterHere's another hint: It's Wanna-be'sYou can get it here: Anime Pacific(scroll down near the bottom of the blog post.  Actually, just listen to their review instead.  Much better.  Although mine does have a lot more awkward pauses and a healthy dose of umms and you know's)Thanks go to Dane of Anime Pacific for encoding it.   Random FactThe first Ferris Wheel was built in order to steal the spotlight from the then new Eiffel Tower.Closing SongMedley Remix 2007Patricia Paay & The Star SistersContact Info:Email: upapaddle@gmail.comThis site: http://upapaddle.comAnother groovy site: http://www.kentcer.comTill next time, Get Wild and ToughGet Chance and LuckThanks for Listening!

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Up a Paddle - Episode 37 -  In a Row ... Boat?This week I review Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, answer an email, pontificate on other podcasts, discuss the finer points of making a YouTube video and Podcast Pete the Pirate cracks wise.This is another case of "old news is so exciting" as I had this podcast recorded a while ago but wasn't able to edit it until today.Full Show Notes to Follow

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Up a Paddle - Episode 36 - Lets All Go To The Movies - Part 1Or "Old News is so Exciting"Disclaimer: I recorded this episode last week so some of the stories may no longer be relevant or just plain old.    Site NewsSite Poll Update Coming SoonNewsAnime NewsLive Action Negima Confirmed. Toei Establishes American License Management OfficeAN Entertainment Says Good-Bye to Risky SafetyNine Poles Held by Police over "Fansubs" Amazon Selling Bootleg Sailor Moon.  ADV announced Red Garden, Pumpkin Scissors, Welcome to the N.H.K., and Magikano.TV NewsRumor Roundup Lost to end 2009?   Official news, OfficiallyHeroes Spinoff announced - Hero's OriginsThe Office renewed for 30 episodes, including a few hour long ones.Video Game NewsStarcraft II Announced.Guilty Gear XX Accent Core announced for WiiSoul Calibur Adventures to WiiSuper Smash Bros site updated with countdown. Geometry Wars Erupting on Wii, DSMovie newsBruce Willis - Talk backer (link shamelessly taken from http://wqoq.com - Sorry Bob)Finally, Old news is so exciting:Adult Swim shortened Eureka 7 final episode broadcast - much outrageViz to offer Death Note downloadsTwo animes getting new staffLucky StarTengen Toppen Gurren Lagann Spring Anime Preview Spectacular Galore, Part The SecondTengen Toppen Gurren Lagann Random FactThe first word spoken by an ape in the movie Planet of the Apes  was "Smile".Promo Lather's Blather ReleasesWeek of May 22Afro SamuraiBlack Lagoon Vol. #1 Demon Prince Enma Vol. #1 Doki Doki School Hours Box SetDragon Ball Z Season 2 Set Gilgamesh Box Set (Thinpak)Gunbuster 2 Vol. #1 (of 3) Naruto OVA Pokemon All Stars CollectionTsubasa Vol. #1 Week of May 15Best Student Council Vol. #3Blue Submarine No. 6 Anime Legends Complete Collection Coyote Ragtime Show Vol. #3 Fate / Stay Night Vol. #3 Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Vol. #08Moon Phase Vol. #6 Tide-Line Blue Vol. #1 (might have accidentally edited this one out)Utawarerumono Vol. #3 Zipang Vol. #5 Week of May 8Ah! My Goddess: Flights of Fancy Vol. #1 Disgaea Vol. #3 Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor Vol. #4 Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 2 Vol. #4 Voltron: Defender of the Universe Set 3 Random FactThe stunt double for Bernie in the movie "Weekend at Bernie's" suffered a few broken ribs while filming the movie, due to all the pitfalls and stunts of playing a dead man; most notably in the scene involving Bernie being dragged around the surface of the lake, bumping into metal floating obstacles. Promo Fear the Gooberzilla ReviewsHot FuzzSpider-man 3Shrek The Third Random FactKing Kong was Hitler's favorite moviePromoAnime PacificAnti-RantCherry Coke Frosters are awesomeSongLearning to Drown by The TonesContact InfoEmail: UpAPaddle@gmail.comPodcast Site: http://upapaddle.comPersonal Blog: http://www.kentcer.comUntil Next TimeGet Wild and ToughGet Chance and LuckThanks for Listening!

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Up a Paddle - Special - My Spoiler Sense is Tingling!Disclaimer: This special contains spoilers.  If you haven't seen Spider-man 3 yet, don't listen.As you might have guessed, I talk about Spider-man 3 and all the nitpicky things that bothered me about it.  For a more ranty goodness, check out this forum thread: http://www.mickaloha.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1151Also, check out The Moon Masters (http:\\themoonmasters.com).  They are awesome.Thanks for listening! (unless you haven't watched the movie, then thanks for not listening!)

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Up a Paddle - Episode 35.5 - Missing the PointThis special is a continuation of the last episode.  Full episode to follow later.   Also, another special is on the way, dealing with why Spider-man 3 sucked so much.  For a preview, check out this forum thread:  Spider-man 3 rant thread at the Moon Masters forumsAlso, due to biting off more than I can chew, I may be going on hiatus for a while.  I'm going to see how next week goes.New Feature - Missing the PointRandom FactThe largest number of children born to one woman is recorded at 69. From 1725-1765, a Russian peasant woman gave birth to 16 sets of twins, 7 sets of triplets, and 4 sets of quadruplets. ReviewsPlease TwinsContact Info:Email me at Upapaddle@gmail.comPost Comments at upapaddle.comVisit my personal blog at kentcer.com, it's kentagious. Song:Hey You by InsistThanks for listening!

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Up a Paddle - Episode 35 - I Stole this Podcast Highly Inappropriate, Part II This week I preview five new animes premiering this spring and I talk about the inappropriateness that is Please Teacher.NewsSony DVD Player won't play DVD's due to DRM.  And their Sony DVDs.Capcom's Gamer's Day - Project Treasure Island ZSonic Rush Advance AnnouncedNeo Geo games to hit virtual consoleLost video game confirmed for PS3, Xbox 360 and PCEd Norton signed on to play Hulk in the Incredible Hulk (I am Jack's Purple Pants)Appleseed 2 Slated to come out this fall in Japan, John Woo's producing it.Lost's Matthew Fox Vying to Play Speed Racer's Racer X3000 Attend "Funeral" for Fist of the North Star's RaohNintendo buys Monolith Soft Satoru Iwata issued a statement recentlyXbox 360 Elite out nowKen Kutaragi retiring from SonyRandom FactChildren grow faster in the springtimeReleasesMissed a big one last episoe.Venture Bros. Season II.  Buy it nowLast Week DVDTrinity Blood, Vol 6Inu Yasha, Vol 53Loveless Collection Vols 1-3Naruto, Vol 11Fate/Stay Night, Vol 3Saiyuki Reload Gunlock, Vol 7Prince of Tennis, Set 1One Piece, Vol 8Stellvia, Complete Tin SetNerima Daikon Brothers, Vol 3Other Dvds of interestWKRP in Cincinatti Season 1The Littlest Hobo, Vol 1The Littlest Hobo, Vol 2A Night at the Museum - It seemed like it should have been funnierGamesPokemon Diamond and PearlThis weekAyakashi Samurai Horror Tales - Goddess of the Dark TowerBlack Cat Vol. #4BoBoBo-Bo Bo-BoBo Vol. #02Di Gi Charat Nyo! Vol. #1 Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid Vol. #4Gun Sword Vol. #7Hare+Guu OVA Vol. #1Pokemon Advanced Battle Vol. #09Pokemon Advanced Battle Vol. #10Princess Princess Vol. #1Shana Vol. #5 UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie 3 Vol. #1Random FactThe United States has never lost a war in which mules were used.What I'm Watching/PlayingTalked about HeroesSPOILER (Highlight to read)They are ripping off Watchmen! GintamaSuper Paper MarioRandom Musing/Conspiracy TheoryDo aliens exist?Random FactRubber bands last longer when refrigerated.Spring Anime Preview Darker Than BlackClaymoreLucky StarHayate, the Combat ButlerRocket GirlsRandom FactThe starfish is the only animal that can turn its stomach inside out.Reviews Please Teacher (Onegai Teacher) Next Episode: Please TwinsRandom FactThe idling frequency of a diesel engine is 26 cycles per second, the same as a cat's purr. Rants Why do I keep watching SNL?Aqua Teen Hunger Force - Where art thou?Promos Played:Dave & Joel's Fast Karate for the GentlemenAnime World OrderAnime PacificSongPeace by InsistContact Infoemail: upapaddle@gmail.comsite: upapaddle.comblog: kentcer.comAlso, please vote for Up a Paddle at Podcast Pickle. Thanks for Listening

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Up a Paddle - Episode 34 - Take That, Captain Planet!Site News- My personal voice recorder has arrived.  The next episode will have spliced in stuff I recorded on it.  Still working out the kinks.- I am going to update the polls once again. Random Fact:A cat has 32 muscles in its earNews Funimation aquires One Piece.  More actors for Speed Racer.Yatterman, Gatchaman live action movies announced Gedo Senki dvd details announced  Shia LaBeouf confirmed for Indy 4. Also, Mummy III announced. More details on Nights: Journey into Dreams. From the makers of Guitar Hero - Rock BandGuitar Hero II conspiracy - Have to buy extra songs in 3 packsGuitar Hero III announced for Fall 2007 for Playstation 2, PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii Capcom held Capcom Gamer's Day.  Announced or showed following titles:Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix (Xbox360, PS3) Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix (Xbox360, PS3, PC)Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations for DSHarvey Birdman: Attorney at Law for PS2 and PSP.  Devil May Cry 4 (PC, PS3, Xbo360)Resident Evil 5 (PS3, Xbo360)Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles (Wii)Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition Sega Saturn games coming to GametapXbox 360 Keyboard attachment announced.  Wii Opera Browser's final version releasedPS3 20 GB Model Phased outRandom FactThe milk of a hippopotamus is bright pink.ReleasesTwo weeks agoAir Gear Vol. #2 Case Closed: Case 3 Vol. #1Ergo Proxy Vol. #3I Shall Never ReturnInu Yasha Vol. #52 - Assuming each disc is $20 (low estimate), that's $1040. Wow  Kodocha Vol. #12Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 2 Vol. #3 Maburaho Complete Collection Moon Phase Vol. #5 My-Hime Vol. #7 Pokemon Movie 9: Pokemon Ranger & Temple of the SeaViewtiful Joe Vol. #08Last Week Kurau: Phantom Memory Vol. #1 Papuwa Vol. #5Zatch Bell Vol. #9 This week.hack//Roots Vol. #1 Ai Yori Aoshi/Ai Yori Aoshi-Enishi Complete Set Cutey Honey: The Movie Elemental Gelade Vol. #6 Gatekeepers/Gatekeepers 21 Complete SetHuman Crossing Box Set Le Chevalier D'Eon Vol. #2Noein Vol. #3Paniponi Dash Vol. #3Paradise Kiss Vol. #3Peach Girl Vol. #1Solty Rei Vol. #3 Random FactDisney's Snow White was originally drawn as a blonde.Special - The Little Brother ChallengeRandom FactThe average women eats 20kg of lipstick in her life.ReviewOrigin: Spirits of the PastWikipedia EntryANN EntryNext episode is the Spring Preview.  If the fall preview episode is any example, expect the next episode in June.Promos PlayedWeekly Anime ReviewThe Ninja Consultant's PodcastAnime PacificContact InfoEmail: Upapaddle@gmail.comWebsite: http://upapaddle.comBlog: http://kentcer.com     Song  Ukyo Kuonji by TV's Kyle.Thanks for listening!

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Up a Paddle - Episode 33 - Highly Innapropriate Part ISorry about the delay in posting the show notes.   This is the one year anniversary episode. Woot.  Here are two other podcasts (better podcasts) that are celebrating the 1 year mark:Two Girls and A PodcastJamesPodRandom Fact: Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair. Site News- Picked a digital voice recorder - Olympus WS300 - might be able to get more than one episode a month out now. - I got a PS2, will review PS2 games now.  Random Fact: The first novel written on a typewriter "Tom Sawyer"News Freedom OVA - Worldwide release on Blu-ray and HD-DVD - I might be wrong about the Blu-rayEmile Hirsch confirmed as live-action Speed RacerAll Japan Anime "Knowledge Test" AnnouncedNew Ghibli movie announced: Gake no ue no Ponyo (Ponyo Above a Cliff)Tolkien Jr completed Lord of the Rings with The Children of HÃrinLego Batman Confirmed  Mario and Sonic at the OlympicsXbox Elite announcedNights II - ConfirmedSmurfs: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle II confirmed.  Random FactQ. What is the only food that doesn't spoil?A. HoneyEmail AwesomeComment from Root Beer KingDVD Releases Week of March 20Black Cat Vol. #3Cambrian Vol. #2Eureka Seven Vol. #06IGPX: Season 2 Box Set Law of Ueki Vol. #06Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Vol. #07 Scrapped Princess Complete Collection: Anime Legends EditionShana Vol. #4Utawarerumono Vol. #2Yu Yu Hakusho Collection 4Week of March 27Basilisk Vol. #6Bleach Vol. #03Burst Angel Box SetCoyote Ragtime Show Vol. #2Gakuen Heaven Vol. #1Gaogaigar Vol. #04Genshiken: Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture Economy SetHikaru no Go Vol. #07Moeyo Ken TV Vol. #2Naruto Vol. #10Rumbling Hearts Vol. #3Samurai 7 Box Set Tactics Vol. #4 Tekkaman Blade Set 1To Heart Vol. #1Tokko Vol. #1Zipang Vol. #4Next episode, I'll have this week's releases.  Should be out soon.  April Fools.  Screw it, I'll do two episodes this weekend.  Maybe a special too.Random FactIn Baltimore, Maryland, it is not legal to take a lion to the movies. ReviewsChobitsANN EntryWikipedia EntryYou gotta admit, it has a catchy theme song.On Part II of Highly Innapropriate, Please Teacher and Please Twins.  Random Fact On average, 100 people choke to death on ball-point pens every year.  PromosTwo Girls and a PodcastAnime PulseAnime PacificSong Sheep in the Morning by TVs KyleContact InfoEmail: UpAPaddle@gmail.comPersonal Blog: http://kentcer.com YouTube for Lazy PeopleThanks for listening!

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Here are all the random facts I've done over the past year.  Enjoy.

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Up a Paddle - Episode 32 - On the Road AgainIt's the travel edition!  Also, it's the sleepy edition as I haven't gotten a lot of sleep and I kinda ramble in this one.  Site news - Looking into getting portable recorder.  Please send your recommendations to upapaddle@gmail.com - Updated poll - which anime should I watch nextNewsDragon Ball MMO* Note, I said this looked like a Japanese game.  From the looks of the text on the site, it may be made in Korea.  Lego MMOPlaystation HomeLittle Big PlanetThis Week's ReleasesAM Driver Vol. #1Best Student Council Vol. #2DearS Complete Box Set Disgaea Vol. #2 Full Moon Vol. #04 Initial D Season 1 Box SetMichel Vol. #6Trinity Blood Vol. #5Email/Awesome- Comment from the Root Beer King- Email from Bob of wqoq.com fame: flash video: Mario the CommunistConspiracy Theory - Was Mario a metaphor for taking drugs?Review Kino's Journeyhttp://www.kinosjourney.com/ANN EntryWikipedia EntryGhost RiderRotten TomatoesElite Beat Agentshttp://elitebeatagents.com/Wikipedia EntryPromos Played:Chibi Tokyohttp://chibitokyo.libsyn.com/Greatest Movie EVER! Podcasthttp://gooberzilla.wordpress.com/Anime Pacifichttp://animepacific.blogspot.comSong:Anime Eyes by Blip Blip Bleep Download "Anime Eyes" (mp3) from "Wireless"by Blip Blip BleepUndercover Culture Music Buy at iTunes Music Store Buy at eMusic Buy at Napster More On This Album Contact InfoEmail: upapaddle@gmail.comPodcast Site: http://upapaddle.comPersonal Blog: http://kentcer.comThanks for listening!

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Up a Paddle - Episode 31 - Episode 31 is backIt's Over 5000 - Samuari Special Part 2 Take 2Instead of fixing last week's flop, I'm just re-recording it and adding this week's content.  So longer ep.Also, I plan to record at least one more episode this week.  Gotta boost my numbers up somehowFinally, after 30 episodes, I've gotten my 5000th download.  After listening to tonight's episode, you'll see why it took this long.Site newMacBook is Yes - Sort ofSite PollsWatched Kino's Journey, working on Herlock, Lain is next.Will discuss Other poll in upcoming episodeRandom FactIn the average lifetime, a person will walk the equivalent of 5 times around the equator.Bonus Random FactPinocchio was made of pine.NewsAnimeNew Evangelion movie SeptemberEvangelion Drink - Comes in Don't Drink the Coffee and LCL OrangeFunimation downloads on iTunesArcadia of My Youth Goes Out of Print This SummerGunbuster Controversy The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya discs finally up for preorderHere's the YouTube Video of the song I mentionedMonthly Shonen Jump to End?Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles Sequel in ProductionAdult Swim Launches Interactive Video PlyerShin-Chan Returns to Adult Swim This YearStudio Ghibli Lines up Art Staff for New FilmOtaku USA Magazine to Debut in JuneHokuto no Ken Online Game AnnouncedGames NewsNew Wii channel - Everybody votesSounds like new virtual console feature  on the way: The Warp Zone (in UK now)Halo 3 - Fall 2007 - Who didn't see this coming?LOTR Online NDA lifted The last Dreamcast game, Last Hope, release recently in Japan  TMNT the Arcade game coming to Xbox LiveIkaruga coming to Xbox Live arcade as wellWii console sales: It's over 5 million - that joke never get's oldRumor - iPhone to play WoWRumor - Kotor 3 to be announced soon for Xbox 360, PS3 Random FactAn ostrich egg would take four hours to hard boil.Bonus Random FactThe largest recorded kidney stone weighed 1.36 kg.Email - Awesome- I read an email from Bob of wqoq.com fame, explaining how the Hulk could beat Superman in a fightRandom Fact30% of people asked to participate in an opinion poll refuse.ReleasesWeek of Feb 12Bobobo-Bo Bo-BoboGrenadier Economy PackGames Last WeekWii PlayKid IcarusKirby's AdventureIce ClimbersWeek of  Feb 18Basilisk Vol. #5 Elemental Gelade Vol. #5 Fate / Stay Night Vol. #2 Gunbuster Le Chevalier D'Eon Vol. #1 Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz - Anime Movie Classics EditionMobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack - Anime Movie Classics EditionMoon Phase Vol. #4 Naruto Vol. #9 Negima Vol. #6 Nerima Daikon Brothers Vol. #2Origin - Spirit of the Past Samurai Gun Complete Collection GamesSonic and the Secret RingsStreets of RageDonkey Kong CountryNew Adventure IslandWeek of Feb 25Captain N the Game MasterParadise Kiss, vol. 2Tenacious D in the Pick of DestinyTideland - Just mentioning this one because it was shot here in SaskatchewanGamesSSX BlurLegend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Virtual ConsoleWeek of March 6Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid Vol. #3Gun Sword Vol. #6 Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor Vol. #3 Megaman: NT Warrior Vol. #13 Pokemon Advanced Battle Vol. #07 Pokemon Advanced Battle Vol. #08Solty Rei Vol. #2 Speedgrapher Vol. #6 UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie 2 Vol. #3 Random FactOdontophobia is the fear of teeth.Bonus Random FactThe average human eats 8 spiders in their lifetime at night. ShoutoutsAnime World Orderhttp://animeworldorder.blogspot.comAnime Genesishttp://anime-gen.comAnime Pacifichttp://animepacific.blogspot.comReviewsSeven SamuraiWikipedia EntrySamurai 7Wikipedia EntryANN EntryPopcorn Samuraihttp://popcornsamurai.comSamurai ChamplooWikpedia EntryANN EntryBonus Minute ReviewPenny Arcade Bookshttp://www.penny-arcade.comBonus Random FactShakespeare invented the words "assassination" and "bump."     RantStupid Keys not being stupid encoded.  I thought something was seriously wrong.Random Fact    Karoke means "empty orchestra" in Japanese.Bonus Random FactThe dot over the letter "i" is called a tittle.Contact InfoEmail: UpAPaddle@Gmail.comSite: http://upapaddle.comPersonal Blog: http://www.kentcer.comClosing Song:High Track by AmpliphonicThanks for listening!

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Get out your katanas. This week I start my series on Samurai. Enjoy.  Email/AwesomeBob of wqoq.com sent in an article refuting the MPAA's claim that 50% of Movie Piracy is due to Canadians.Site NewsMy YouTube video has had over 1030 views and most of those weren't mine.  The video jumped two hundred in the last week and may go viral.  Neat.I also talk about a poll on the site and two more that will be added after this podcast is released.Random FactIf you keep a goldfish in the dark room, it will eventually turn white. NewsAnime NewsBandai Visual confirms licenses for Gunbuster 2, The Wings of Rean and Demon Prince Enma Sony Pictures has Tekkon Kinkreet License.  Kadokawa to Sell BitTorrent Films in US.   Canada to get Anime Channel Movie NewsShawn Levy to direct The Flash Joss Whedon no longer directing Wonder WomanGhostbuster 3: Hellbent still in production, will be a CGI movieVideo Game NewsKonami announces several games for the WiiAnother Konami Game, Castlvania announced for PSP. Dracula X Chronicles. Manhunt 2 for WiiDVD NewsSpider-man 2 extended edition announced. Other NewsMooninites Invade BostonRandom FactAll pet hamsters are descended from a single female wild golden hamster found with a litter of 12 young in Syria in 1930. This Week's ReleasesDVDs Hellboy: Storm of SwordsThe Amazing Screw on HeadRobotech: The Shadow ChroniclesDragon Ball Z: Season 1 Shinobi: Heart Under BladeTrain Man (Densha Otoko: the movie)Jin-Roh: The Wolf BrigadeEscaflowne: The MoviePapuwa, Vol. 4: Macho MarathonRumbling Hearts, Vol 2Air Gear, Vol 1Paniponi Dash, Vol 2Viewtiful Joe, Vol 7Inu Yasha, Vol 50Case Closed, Vol 2: Season 2 - Cracking the Perfect AlibiGalaxy Railways - Complete collectionKodocha Vol. #11 (of 24)Tokko Vol. #1 Alien Nation: the Complete SeriesTeen Titans Trouble in TokyoThe Wicker ManHere's the YouTube video of the best scenes Video game releasesDiddy Kong Racing for DSLunar Knights for DSFinal Fantasy VI for gameboy Random FactThere are 25 men on a major league baseball roster. 2 major league baseball teams could all stand on a blue whale's tongue at the same time . . . if it were no longer attached to it that is.ShoutoutsAnime World OrderAnime PacificThis is like the counter counter counter counter shoutout.  We're kind of stuck in a loop.  So, as long as they play my promo, I'll play theirs.  Heck, I'll keep playing theirs well after they realize my podcast sucks.Random FactAlma mater means bountiful mother.ReviewsSamurai JackAfro Samurai - Spoiler Alert, skip 38:30 to 48:46 if you want to avoid them. Random FactColgate's first toothpaste came in a jar.The Angry Dome DVD Double Dipping: Greedy BastardsRandom FactThe Eisenhower interstate system requires that one mile in every five must be straight. These straight sections are usable as airstrips in times of war or other emergencies. Upcoming Reviews Seven SamuraiSamurai 7Samurai Champloo SongSaturday Morning Cartoons by Just JaycobContact InformationEmail:  upapaddle@gmail.comPodcast Site: http://upapaddle.comBest Site Ever (made by me):  http://www.kentcer.comThanks for listening!

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Another two weeks, another episode.  This week I talk about ninjas, inspirational violent teachers, better podcasts than this one and Podcast Pete returns briefly! Site NewsI finally updated the Site. Check it out at http://upapaddle.comEmail AwesomeI talk about an email from Anime Pacific.  They played my promo on their show so that's sweet.Random FactA snail can sleep for three years.NewsTV NewsA Song of Fire and Ice to be adapted to a HBO seriesThe IT Crowd is coming to the USMovie newsGhost in the Shell Live Action movie - One step closer to realityAnime NewsViz Media has to distribute Death Note in DVD and download formMelancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Second Season announced Fall 2007.First Haruhi Suzumia to be released in May, 2007Shuffle! LicensedNaruto Fillers over FebruaryMore Movie News50% of Movie Piracy happens in Canada - Go CanadaVideo game newsWii News Channel Launches Super Paper Mario officially for the Wii.  OfficiallyPS3 Price Change in Canada - What the heck? An $50 increase? Not to worry, you can pay for it with the PS3 credit card swipe DVD newsVenture Bros Season 2 April 17Walt Disney Treasures not CancelledRandom FactUntil the year 1920, Canada was planning on invading the United States.Conspiracy Theory Corner Only other Podcasters listen to podcasts.ReleasesHeat Guy J Complete CollectionWario Ware: Smooth Moves for the Wii.Yojimbo & SanjuroShoutouts- Anime Pacific http://animepacific.blogspot.com-Diggers Storyhttp://diggersstory.com- Weekly Anime Reviewhttp://weeklyanimereview.comKentcernationhttp://www.kentcer.com/nucleusRandom FactKilts are not native to Scotland. They originated in France.ReviewNinja Nonsensehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninja_NonsenseGreat Teacher Onizuka (Live Action)http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Great_Teacher_OnizukaRandom FactRight-handed people live, on average, nine years longer than left-handed people.RantHere's the rant I sent in to the Moon Masters, slightly edited for content.http://themoonmasters.comPodcast PetePirate JokeRandom FactBluebirds cannot see the color blueSong Monster by Common GroundThanks for listening!

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Up a Paddle - Episode 28 - Stump KentcerThis week I talk about my adventures in sending comments to other podcasts and my plans to annoy other podcasters in the future.This episode is technically a day late.  So much for New Years Resolutions ;)Site newsI'm planning to update layout of site, use a new Libsyn template, just need to find some time to do it.ShoutoutsMick Aloha and Apocalypse Dowell of the Moonmastershttp://themoonmasters.comI plan to be pestering the podcasters that I listen to on a more regular basis.  I'll be sending in questions, comments, invading forums, what have you.  If you're a podcaster and you want a promo, I'll be happy to help out.  Send me your promos too.I also plan to be a jerk. My ratings suck and since I'm getting nowhere with doing nice shoutouts, Now is the timeto start talking smack about other podcasts.  If you're a podcast wanting to start a rivaly, email me at upapaddle@gmail.com.  Be sure to talk some smack.  No fair if you are a good podcast though Bob, you need to start podcasting.  Random FactButterflies taste with their feet.  News: MacworldAppleTVApple iPhoneCES 2007LG Announces Bluray/HDDVD playerR2D2 ProjectorIPTV on Xbox 360Other newsThe Pirate Bay wants to Buy SealandNotable ReleasesThis WeekWorld of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Seven SwordsSuperGals Season 2Last Week Extras: The First SeasonRandom FactAs of July 2005, the smallest country in terms of population was Pitcairn Islands with 45 inhabitants! Reviews:Angel Hearthttp://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=5487http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_Heart_%28anime%29Made In Akihabarahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maid_in_akihabara   Random FactArnold Schwarzenegger's famous line in The Terminator 'I'll be back' was originally scripted as 'I'll come back'.      Podcast Recommendations:Dave and Joel's Fast Karate for the Gentlemen.http://daveandjoel.blogspot.com/Anime Pacifichttp://animepacific.blogspot.com/Product Recommendations Delicious Libraryhttp://www.delicious-monster.com/Random FactReindeer like to eat bananasRants- Dust Jackets on DVDs- Cold WeatherRandom FactHuman jaw muscles can generate a force of 200 pounds (90.8 kilograms) on the molars. SongWhen the Revolution Comes by SunspotContact InfoEmail: UpaPaddle@Gmail.comPodcast Site: http://upapaddle.comBlog: http://www.kentcer.comThanks for listening!

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Up a Paddle - Episode 27 - Welcome to the Season PremiereHappy New Year.  I'm back for another season of Up a Paddle.  Sorry about that.  Shout outs- To Anime Genesis - http://anime-gen.com- To Weekly Anime Review - http://weeklyanimereview.comPodcast Pickle timePlease Go to podcast pickle http://podcastpickle.com and vote for me. To do so, search for Up a Paddle using the search button in the upper right hand corner.Click on the first link that says "Up a Paddle" and then click the "Add to Favorites Button"- It may ask you to create a login for the site.  Do so, log in, and then go back and click Add to Favorites.  Random FactIt takes about a week to make a jelly bean.Regular NewsVideo Game NewsVirtua Fighter 5 coming to Xbox 360Dragon Quest 9 coming to DSNintendo's Giant Link ContestAnime NewsBleach Fillers are Over.  Hooray!Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya officially licenced by Bandai.  also, check out this video.  It's trippy.Movie NewsIndiana Jones starting production this year, filming this summer, release date set for May 2008Tech newsMacWorld is upon us again Jan 9 through 12More Video Game NewsRumor - Xbox 360 with HDMI and 120GB Hard Drive coming out soon, possibly to have HD-DVD built in.Childs Play Charity raises over a million dollars! Random FactWhen Scott Paper Company first started manufacturing toilet paper they did not put their name on the product because of embarrassment.Recent ReleasesSnakes on a Plane.  That is allNext WeekIdiocracyCospiracy Theory Corner - Idiocracy - "A Manufactured Sleeper Hit?"Random FactThe average housefly weighs 10 to 15 millionths of a pound.ReviewWelcome to the NHKhttp://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=5487http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welcome_to_the_nhkRandom FactFingernails grow fastest on the hand you favor.Contact InfoEmail: UpAPaddle@gmail.comPodast Site: http://UpAPaddle.com - To be updated shortly as I want to pick a better template for the sitePersonal Blog: http://www.kentcer.com/nucleusSongTwo Car Garage By The Cool Waters BandThanks for listening!

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Up a Paddle - Episode 26 - Season's Greetings FinaleIntro bumper generously provided by Bob of http://wqoq.com fameSeasons Greetings.  Thought I'd sneak out one more episode before the new year.  Hopefully, I'll be able to catch up to where I should be.     Site newsWhere the heck have I been - Usual excuses, work, school, sick, lazy. Also Wii!Shout out to Benu from Anime Genesis for adding me as a favorite to Podcast Pickle- Would have played a promo but couldn't find one.http://anime-gen.comShout out to Two Girls and A Podcast as well for playing my promohttp://twogirlsandapodcast.libsyn.com/NewsNaruto fillers ending Spring 2007.  Naruto: Shippuuden (TV) or Naruto: Hurricane Chronicles.  http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=7293English website advertising the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya has appeared.  http://asosbrigade.comGenshiken OVA will be packed in with Disc one of Kujibiki unbalance in Japan.  Opposite of how it was released the first time.http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-11-29/genshiken-oav-trailer-onlineDensha Otoko DX: The Last Crusade aired in Japan.  Another special for the wildly popular Densha Otoko tv series.  It was good stuff.http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-11-29/genshiken-oav-trailer-onlineWii out.  Is fun. made video.  Got way more hits on it when i put it on youtube than when I podcast it.  Wii Strap RecallThis week's releasesJet Li's FearlessRecent notable releasesAnimeNaruto Uncut Vol 2Planetes - Complete collectionEureka Seven Vols 4 and 5Regular DVDTalladega NightsWalt Disney Legacy Collection: True Life AdventuresGamesElebitsRandom FactA goose was customary Christmas fare until Henry VIII took it upon himself to tuck into a turkeyNow for a brief musical interlude Songs Rockin Around the Christmas Tree by Ayla Brownhttp://music.podshow.com/music/producers/producerLibrary/artistdetails.php?BandHash=cecaf3f987b3f7d8e8d6d9c0783c4bb4I tricked Nick by Lynn JULIAN aka CookieCutterGirlhttp://music.podshow.com/music/producers/producerLibrary/artistdetails.php?BandHash=93337f4942409b57b456e39d21698322The 2006 Fall Anime Preview Spectacular.   Sumomomo Momomohttp://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=6555Bartenderhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartender_%28anime%29http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4hI6BYmGms&eurl=Random FactAccording to Twas The Night Before Christmas, published in 1823, Santa's Reindeers are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder and Blitzen.  Donner was a misprint inthe book Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, published in 1936.  Gene Autry's song of the same name kept Donner.  Angry DomeIcy roads - They suckClosing Song Greatest Christmas Song Ever Written by American Heartbreakhttp://music.podshow.com/music/producers/producerLibrary/artistdetails.php?BandHash=617e70da4d0bdb86506451ce9f9a68a2Contact InfoEmail: Upapaddle@gmail.comPodcast site: http://upapaddle.comPersonal Blog: http://kentcer.comHappy Holidays!

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Up a Paddle - Video Special - Getting My WiiThis week I thought I'd try something different and so I'm coming to you in amazing 2D! I was able to finangle a Wii and so I open it for all to see.  Good TimesContact infoEmail:            upapaddle@gmail.comPodcast site:        http://upapaddle.comCoolest blog ever:    http://www.kentcer.comThanks for watching! 

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Up a Paddle - Episode 25 - The ReturneningThis week I give a brief explanation as to what happened last month and why I didn't record an episode.  Hopefully this hour longextravaganza makes up for it.  The explanation covers the following topics:- Business Trip to Laguna Beach- Disneyland- Essays and Tests and Assignments, Oh My!And the following holidays:- Bobtober (http://wqoq.com/index.php?s=bobtober)- Kentmas (http://www.kentcer.com/nucleus/index.php?query=kentmas&amount=0&blogid=1)I also discuss the recent surge in Up a Paddle downloads.  Thanks guys!Email Awesome- Comment from Jamespod (www.reginaradio.com) at Up a Paddle.com.  The Name Stays - because I'm lazy- Spam - Thought the subject was funny "Wanna see my halloween costume? I look like a whore.  Love me!";NewsNintendo NewsVirtual Console games and pricing announcedhttp://www.gamesarefun.com/news.php?newsid=7143Nintendo World was this last week, new games announced, new Smash Bros trailerhttp://wii.ign.com/articles/742/742811p1.htmlOther video game newsEbay cracking down on PS3 and Wii preordershttp://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20061015-7988.htmlWii is less than two weeks away.  I got my preorder (Woot!) and I preordered Elebits.  Here's the trailer:http://media.wii.ign.com/media/824/824989/vid_1711089.htmlLik-Sang out of businesshttp://lik-sang.com/Funny Pages newsAldo Kelrast dead, memorialized at CNNhttp://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/10/18/eye.ent.worth/index.htmlkentcer.com article - http://www.kentcer.com/nucleus/index.php?itemid=588Anime newsGeneon Spot openedhttp://www.geneonspot.com  Amazon.ca has a dedicated Anime section nowhttp://www.amazon.ca/gp/browse.html/ref=ani?node=186419011Tech NewsVista release announced - Nov 30http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9004710Conspiracy Theory CornerJFK assasinated by the hat conglomerate.  AnnouncementI'm bringing the Fedora back.  I'll endeavor to wear mine in public as much as possible.  Maybe get another one.It's time people.  If you have Fedora, it's time to bring it out.  Tophats and bowlers are also acceptable.I've posted this already on Kentcer.com, but I would like to officially announce it officially.Review (Disney land)I discuss my Disneyland experience.  I talk about the rides, the attractions, the foods and even the shopping.  My conclusion: It was a Glorious time.  Must go again.  Also, here's the link to Fantasmic (http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/parks/entertainment/detail?name=FantasmicEntertainmentPage)Quick aside: Other non business things on the business trip- The Pacific Ocean- Jack in the BoxRantBlackouts. A minor inconvenience.Podcast PetePirates of the Caribbean: The Best Ride Ever!Next episodeAnime Fall Season preview.  SongHappy Birthday by Craymohttp://music.podshow.com/music/producers/producerLibrary/artistdetails.php?BandHash=a7c21760d0a2b5de5aef57818800bb57This Episode's Random Facts- 101 Dalmatians and Peter Pan are the only two Disney cartoon features with both parents that are present and don't die throughout the movie.- Donald Duck comics were banned in Finland because he doesn't wear pants.- The Only Movie Walt Disney wrote was 'Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N.,' he wrote the story, his name does appear in the credits, as: Reltlaw Elais Yesnid, a backward versoin of his name.- Walt Disney had a private apartment inside Disneyland, above the Fire Station in Main Street, he often stayed there late at night, awaking early in the morning to walk around the park.Contact InfoEmail:          upapaddle@gmail.comPodcast blog:   http://upapaddle.comBest Blog Ever: http://www.kentcer.com/nucleus* Note - these will be converted into actual links in the coming days

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Up a Paddle - Episode 24 - Man in Suit! Man in Suit!- Quick updates - School and Homework have been keeping me busy so I didn't do an episode last week.  You didn't miss much.- Store update - go to http://www.printfection.com/kentcer for a preview of Kentcer.com official merchandise.  Please send in slogansto UpAPaddle@gmail.com.News- SNL Losing cast members, will try to be funny for oncehttp://breitbart.com/news/2006/09/21/D8K9HRLG0.html- PS3 lower end model to have HDMI Supporthttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/d036880a-4be8-11db-90d2-0000779e2340.html- 3 new Genshiken OVA's to be releasedhttp://www.animenation.com/- Microsoft HD-DVD to be released mid November, $199.99.   http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/736/736050p1.htmlCurrent ReleasesLast Week Gojirahttp://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000FA4TLQMy Name is Earl: Season Onehttp://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000G6BL88/ Random FactReindeer milk has more fat than cow milkThis week's releases: DVDsVoltron Vol 1http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/asin/B000FUTV64Dracula 75th AnniversaryFrankenstein 75th AnniversarySeason Premieres this weekCorner GasMy Name is EarlThe OfficeStudio 60 - SNL should be watching this showRandom FactHot water weighs more than cold.Review Gojirahttp://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000FA4TLQRandom FactNutmeg is extremely poisonous if injected intraveinously Podcast / Youtube RecommendationLittle Kuriboh - Yu-gi-oh, The Abridged Series  http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=LittleKuribohRandom Fact"Underground" is the only word in the English language that begins andends with the letters "und."Song: Tedeebedibbedib by Fluox Speelt Fluoxhttp://music.podshow.com/music/producers/producerLibrary/artistdetails.php?BandHash=35eee60253bd7435e0fa51b5cb0bdfb1 Contact InfoEmail: UpAPaddle@gmail.comSite: http://upapaddle.comBlog: http://kentcer.com * Links will  be linkofied at a later date.

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Up a Paddle Episode 23 - Back to SchoolI've started night classes at the University and am pretty excited about it.  You'll probably hear more about it in coming episodes. Comments and correctionsLast week I posted a Random Fact That may not have been factual.Yeah, this may happen from time to time.  If you notice that a fact is more truthy than factual, email upapaddle@gmail.comRandom FactUntil the 1960's men with long hair were not allowed to enter Disneyland.NewsApple conference this weekhttp://origin.www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2006/09/12/apple-annnoucement.html- New iPod Shuffle - 1G, silver, size of a matchbook- New iPod Nano - 2, 4 or 8GB with aluminum finish- Updated iPod 5G - now 30 or 80GB, brighter screen, longer battery life - iTunes movies in the States - Disney owned ones so far- iBox - set top box for streaming media from your computer to your tvNintendo conference this weekWii Price and Launch Date Announcedhttp://www.joystiq.com/2006/09/15/the-only-wii-post-youll-ever-need/Sony only to distribute 500,000 PS3's this yearhttp://www.joystiq.com/2006/09/06/north-american-japanese-ps3-launch-limited-to-500-000-units/Rumor - Super Paper Mario on Wii (guess it was confirmed)http://www.videogamesblogger.com/2006/09/07/super-paper-mario-coming-to-wii.htm4 Neon Genesis Evangelion movies announcedRebuild of Evangelion - first one will be out in 2007http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/article.php?id=9464Shuffle Director's Cut confirmed http://www.animenation.net/news/index.php?id=10200The Hobbit announced by MGM.  They hope Peter Jackson will direct.http://www.darkhorizons.com/news06/060911g.phpThis Week's ReleasesThe Office: Season 2http://www.amazon.ca/Office-Season-Two-Bryan-Gordon/dp/B000GETTKM/sr=1-2/qid=1158382572/ref=pd_bowtega_2/701-6856827-3677925?ie=UTF8&s=dvdSmallville: The Complete Fifth Seasonhttp://www.amazon.ca/Smallville-Complete-Season-Tom-Welling/dp/B000G1R4SO/sr=1-1/qid=1158382594/ref=pd_bowtega_1/701-6856827-3677925?ie=UTF8&s=dvdSpongbob Squarepants - Season 4, Vol 1http://www.amazon.ca/SpongeBob-SquarePants-Season-Vol-1/dp/B000FZETKM/sr=1-4/qid=1158382637/ref=sr_1_4/701-6856827-3677925?ie=UTF8&s=dvdStar Wars - 1977 and 2004 versions - I'm proposing a boycotthttp://www.amazon.ca/Star-Wars-Episode-Versions-Widescreen/dp/B000FOPZUG/sr=1-2/qid=1158382617/ref=pd_bowtega_2/701-6856827-3677925?ie=UTF8&s=dvdBeavis and Butthead Do Americahttp://www.amazon.ca/Beavis-Butthead-America-Special-Collector/dp/B000GBEWGQ/sr=1-3/qid=1158382659/ref=sr_1_3/701-6856827-3677925?ie=UTF8&s=dvdAnimeGankutsuou - Vol 6 of 6http://www.amazon.ca/Gankutsuou-Chapter-Count-Monte-Cristo/dp/B000FFJ8NU/sr=1-4/qid=1158382682/ref=sr_1_4/701-6856827-3677925?ie=UTF8&s=dvdGun Sword - Vol 3 of 7http://www.amazon.ca/Gun-Sword-Vol-Separate-Ways/dp/B000GETTKC/sr=1-1/qid=1158382705/ref=sr_1_1/701-6856827-3677925?ie=UTF8&s=dvdIn theaters - not that you'll get to see itIdiocracyhttp://www.suntimes.com/output/entertainment/cst-ftr-idio06.htmlRandom FactThere are 293 ways to make change for a dollar.ReviewunderGRADShttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UndergradsDVD out now - BUY IT!http://www.amazon.ca/Undergrads-Season-1-Version-fran%e7aise/dp/B000E3L6UG/ref=sr_11_1/701-6856827-3677925?ie=UTF8SUPPORT underGRADS! This link will provide more information on what you can do to get a second season of underGRADS on the airhttp://www.myspace.com/nitzwalshRandom FactMore people in China speak English than in the United States.SongThe Amphibians - New Day (I Feel Alone)http://music.podshow.com/music/producers/producerLibrary/artistdetails.php?BandHash=b16688764ba9114cd50064ab00dff350Please Vote For Me!You can vote for this podcast at http://podcastpickle.com and http://podcastalley.comTo vote at http://podcastpickle.com1. Go to http://podcastpickle.com2. At the top right hand corner, there is a button beside the login that says "Signup is free".  Click this button andcreate a new account.  After you create a username, log in using the login control in the top right hand corner of the page.3. Search for "Up a Paddle" using the search control under the login control.  Click on the first link returned.4. Click the "Add to Favorites" button under the "Up a Paddle" flag logo.To vote at http://podcastalley.com1. Search for "Up a Paddle"2. Click on Up a Paddle.  Three buttons will appear - Get Podcast, Vote, and Details3. Click the Vote button4. Enter your email address in the first field and click OK5. Open your email.  There will be an email from Podcast Alley.  Click on the link in the email.Contact Infoemail: UpAPaddle@gmail.compodcast site: http://upapaddle.compersonal blog: http://www.kentcer.com/nucleusThanks for Listening!

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Up a Paddle - Episode 22 - Tetsuo! Kaneda! Tetsuo!Due to circumstances involving me having a lot less free time, I'm instituting a new format for the podcast.  I'm going to shuffle the re-occuring segments a bit. Podcast Pete will occasionally make an appearance as will The Angry Dome and conspiracy theories, but not always.  I'm trying to keep the podcast to be between 10 to 20 minutes.  A little Kentcer goes a long way.  Please email me with any comments or suggestions regarding this.NewsThe Crocodile Hunter - Steve Irwin, 44, died as a result of a Stingray barb.  He will be missedhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_irwinRandom FactOctopi have gardensNotable ReleasesGojirahttp://www.amazon.ca/Godzilla-Gojira-Deluxe-Collectors-set/dp/B000FA4TLQ/sr=8-1/qid=1157605305/ref=pd_ka_1/701-6856827-3677925?ie=UTF8&s=gatewayMy Name is Earl: Season Oncehttp://www.amazon.ca/My-Name-Is-Earl-Complete/dp/B000G6BL88/sr=8-1/qid=1157605334/ref=pd_ka_1/701-6856827-3677925?ie=UTF8&s=gatewayRobin Hood: Men in Tightshttp://www.amazon.ca/Robin-Hood-Men-in-Tights/dp/B000G6BLW4/sr=8-1/qid=1157605355/ref=pd_ka_1/701-6856827-3677925?ie=UTF8&s=gatewaySeven Samurai: Criterion Collectionhttp://www.amazon.ca/Samurai-Criterion-Collection-Akira-Kurosawa/dp/B000G8NXYG/sr=8-1/qid=1157605376/ref=pd_ka_1/701-6856827-3677925?ie=UTF8&s=gatewayNifty thing i found this weekMatrix Reloaded and Revolutions: Hackedhttp://www.originaltrilogy.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=11&threadid=5740&STARTPAGE=6Random FactThere are 336 dimples on a regulation golf ball.Review - Akirahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akira_%28film%29Random FactTo "testify" was based on men in the Roman court swearing to astatement made by swearing on their testicles.Podcast PromoWho Would Win - Starring Corbin Golding and Cade AndersonGo to  http://youtube.com and search for either Who Would Win or CorbinGolding.  Or if you're lazy, click here.Random FactA donkey will sink in quicksand but a mule won't.Please Vote For Me!You can vote for this podcast at http://podcastpickle.com and http://podcastalley.comTo vote at http://podcastpickle.com 1. Go to http://podcastpickle.com 2. At the top right hand corner, there is a button beside the login that says "Signup is free".  Click this button and create a new account.  After you create a username, log in using the login control in the top right hand corner of the page.3. Search for "Up a Paddle" using the search control under the login control.  Click on the first link returned.4. Click the "Add to Favorites" button under the "Up a Paddle" flag logo.To vote at http://podcastalley.com1. Search for "Up a Paddle"2. Click on Up a Paddle.  Three buttons will appear - Get Podcast, Vote, and Details3. Click the Vote button4. Enter your email address in the first field and click OK5. Open your email.  There will be an email from Podcast Alley.  Click on the link in the email.SongAmerican Heartbreak - Last of the Superheroes http://music.podshow.com/music/producers/producerLibrary/artistdetails.php?BandHash=617e70da4d0bdb86506451ce9f9a68a2Contact Infoemail: UpAPaddle@gmail.compodcast site: http://upapaddle.compersonal blog: http://www.kentcer.com/nucleusThanks for listening!

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Up a Paddle - Episode 21 - Under the WeatherI was sick when I recorded and edited this episode so it may or may not make sense, but being the plucky guy I am, I went ahead and did an episode anyway.  Enjoy!NewsPS3 cures cancer (possibly)http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/23/playstation-3-to-join-folding-home-for-cure-ps3/No online for 3rd party Wii developers till 2007 (they were sent wii wii wii all the way home)http://www.wiicentre.com/148/no-3rd-party-launch-titles-have-wi-fi-support/Pluto is not a planethttp://www.cbc.ca/story/world/national/2006/08/24/pluto-planets.htmlRandom FactCamels have 3 sets of eyelids in order to keep sand out of their eyes.This Week's Notable ReleasesCastle of Cagliostrohttp://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000FGG5NK/sr=1-2/qid=1157086369/ref=sr_1_2/701-6856827-3677925?ie=UTF8&s=dvdArrested Development: Season 3http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000EXDS7K/sr=1-1/qid=1157086352/ref=pd_bowtega_1/701-6856827-3677925?ie=UTF8&s=dvdLord of the Rings (again)http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000GJ0KNM/sr=1-3/qid=1157086325/ref=sr_1_3/701-6856827-3677925?ie=UTF8&s=dvdDarkwing Duck: Vol. 1http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000FS9MUQ/ref=pd_bxgy_gw_img_b/701-6856827-3677925?ie=UTF8Tailspin: Vol. 1http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000FS9MVA/sr=8-1/qid=1157086283/ref=pd_ka_1/701-6856827-3677925?ie=UTF8&s=gatewayReviewsExcel SagaAKA Quack Experimental Anime Excel Sagahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excel_Sagahttp://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=398Random FactThe Kiwi, national bird of New Zealand, can't fly. It lives in a hole in the ground, is almost blind, and lays only one egg each year. Despite this, it has survived for more than 70 million years.The Angry Dome (Rant)Colds suckDVD Stickers SuckPodcast PeteHistory - Walking the Plank and other Pirate PunishmentsRandom FactSpider monkeys like banana daquairesPodcast RecommendationOtaku Generationhttp://otakugeneration.netSongFirst Date by Danko Joneshttp://music.podshow.com/music/producers/producerLibrary/artistdetails.php?BandHash=8a75a4c6095d43b8b8d1944724baa1adContact InfoEmail: UpAPaddle@gmail.comPodcast Site: http://upapaddle.comBlog: http://www.kentcer.com/nucleusThanks for listening!

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Up a Paddle - Episode 20 - Snakes on a PaddleThere's Melonfarming Snakes in this Melonfarming podcast!NewsSnakes on a Plane #1 this weekend http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/Movies/08/20/box.office.ap/index.htmlJohnny Bravohttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt0406890/George Lucas still hates youhttp://filmforce.ign.com/articles/726/726827p1.htmlScreenshots of new Amazon Video Store leakedhttp://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20060818-7540.htmlLegend of Zelda Wii control scheme revamped - now swing sword by moving controller.http://wii.ign.com/articles/726/726748p1.htmlQuick rumor - Gamecube games rereleased at a lower price for Wii enhanced to use Wii Controllerhttp://wii.ign.com/articles/726/726749p1.htmlWii Games announced at German Games Conference -Mario Strikers, Batallion Wars iihttp://wii.ign.com/articles/727/727276p1.htmlRandom FactThe venom of the king cobra, the world's largest poisonous snake, is strong enough to kill an elephant.Conspiracy Theory CornerCoke is what's really making us fat, not hamburgers (although they help)However, fries are giving us cancer.  Random Fact    10 Western Brown Snake - Pseudonaja Nuchalis (Australia)9 Death Adder - Acanthophis Antarcticus (Australia)8 Black Tiger Snake - Notechis Ater (Australia)7 Tiger Snake - Notechis Scutatus (Australia)6 Sea Kraits - Laticauda Colubrina (Australia)5 MainLand Tiger Snake (Australia)4 Eastern Tiger Snake (Australia)3 Taipan - Oxyuranus Scutellatus (Australia)2 King Brown Snake - Pseudechis Australis (Australia)1 Inland Taipan Or Fierce Snake - Oxyuranus MicrolepidotusReviewsSnakes on a Planehttp://snakesonaplanemovie.comhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snakes_on_a_planePorco Rossohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porco_Rossohttp://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=855Random FactPoisonous copperhead snake smells like fresh cut cucumbersRantMerging into traffic - don't be doing 30 under the speed limitRandom FactA king cobra can defend itself as soon as it hatchesPodcast PetePirate Biography - Anne Bonnyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_BonnyRandom FactA sheet of glass separates Harrison Ford and the arched (and highly dangerous) cobra when he falls into the Well of Souls. The snake actually did spray venom onto the glass.Podcast Recommendation:Snakes on a Podcasthttp://www.odeo.com/channel/118482/viewSongCanon in D Minor cover by Jerry Chttp://jerryc.tw/Contact InfoEmail: UpAPaddle@gmail.comPodcast Site: http://upapaddle.comBlog: http://www.kentcer.com/nucleusThanks for listening!

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Up a Paddle - Episode 19 - Still CrazyThis week I conclude my two part series on crazy stuff by reviewing Neon Genesis Evangelion and Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem.Comments and CorrectionsI apologize for last week's episode.  I did an experiment with the tempo that didn't work so well. This week I overcompensate by leaving in a lot of awkward pauses.  Look forward to next week's apology.RumorLatest Wii price rumor sets system at $170http://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/15/latest-wii-price-rumor-sets-system-at-170/Wii rumor: voice-to-text chathttp://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/15/wii-rumor-voice-to-text-chat/Vista Voice Blunderhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmkQ1Nc9UYQNewsCode your own Xbox 360 games : XNA Game Studio Expresshttp://blog.rastvor.net/2006/08/15/microsoft-xna-game-studio-express/Snakes on a Plane out this week.http://snakesonaplanemovie.comRandom FactA baby eel is called an elver, a baby oyster is called a spat.Random MusingsSmurfs, in addition to being communist, also exhibited signs of being a cultRandom FactABBA got their name by taking the first letter from each of their first names: Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny, Anni-frid.ReviewsNeon Genesis Evangelionhttp://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=49Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiemhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_darknessAlso, I recommend checking out some of HP Lovecraft's other works at:http://www.dagonbytes.com/thelibrary/lovecraft/Random FactCranberries are sorted for ripeness by bouncing them; a fully ripened cranberry can be dribbled like a basketball.Podcast Pete- Famous Pirates - Captain Kiddhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Kiddhttp://www.piratesinfo.com/biography/biography.php?article_id=36Note: Since every website seems to have a different story on Kidd, Podcast Pete pieced together what he could in a short amount of time.  Plus, given that some of it is from Wikipedia, please take it with a grain of salt.Email me if there's any inaccuracies or omissions.  Yes, this biography was plundered.  YARRR!Podcast RecommendationTravelling Moranshttp://brendanandsarah.comClosing SongCrazy in the Morning by BReNe WiLSONhttp://music.podshow.com/music/producers/producerLibrary/artistdetails.php?BandHash=79db16ef73d1f0271bacaf85fd094c6e Contact InfoEmail: upapaddle@gmail.comPodcast Site: http://upapaddle.comPersonal Blog: http://www.kentcer.com/nucleus

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Up a Paddle - Episode 18 - I am Crazy and so am I - Part 1 of 2This week I start my two part series on crazy stuff.  I wanted to review some psychological anime and that desire evolved into this and the next episode. Due to unforseen circumstances, this episode is a little late.  Sorry about that.  Better never than late ... wait a second.  Oh well, enjoy the show.NewsMac Pro released, Leopard spotlighted at WWDChttp://gear.ign.com/articles/724/724013p1.htmlWachoski Bros to do Speed Racer as next moviehttp://www.darkhorizons.com/news06/060807g.phpWii prince of Persia confirmed.http://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/03/wii-wii-prince-of-persia-coming-to-wii/AMD to drop ATi brand -- maybe notOriginal Story: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/91593/amd-to-drop-ati-brand.htmlRetraction: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/news/91650 Random FactThe letter J does not appear anywhere on the periodic table of the elements. ConspiracyThis week I highlight random conspiracies floating around in my head, conspiracies that could be true. They're not, but they could be.- Global warming is being perpetrated by Sunblock oil conglomerates to push their product- Shampoo shrinks your brain.  http://www.brainbasedbusiness.com/2006/08/is_your_shampoo_shrinking_your.html- The Nintendo Wii will be used as a tool for hypnosis.- Radio waves from your tv are the real cause of cancer- Clorine's true purpose is sinisterRandom FactThe King of Hearts is the only king without a moustache.ReviewsTalladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobbyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talladega_NightsSave the Green Planethttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Save_the_green_planetParanoia Agenthttp://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=3169http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paranoia_agent  Random FactNew York City is nicknamed the Big Apple after an early swing dance that originated in a South Carolina club called The Big Apple. RantSunburns suckRandom FactThe Sumatran tiger has the most stripes of all the tiger subspecies, and the Siberian tiger has the fewest. Podcast PetePete reminisces about the time he was a little loco.Podcast RecommendationThe Ninja Consultant Podcasthttp://ninjaconsultant.livejournal.com/SongDo they have Email in Heaven? By Jim Terr http://music.podshow.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=57076177b80116782f6637b440f5158eContact Info:Email: upapaddle@gmail.comPodcast Blog: http://upapaddle.comPersonal Blog: http://www.kentcer.com/nucleusThanks for Listening

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Up a Paddle - Episode 17 - I'm a Otaku. Where's my Harem?This week I talk about one of the staples of Japanese Animation, the Harem Anime.Also I talk about E3 and BatmanEmail, Comments, and Corrections1. Last week I forgot to put in link to Street Fighter clip from City Hunter.Here's the linkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55Z48SMWSHsHere's the Korean version of Street Fighterhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COIvThlpPHY2. Correction to Podcast Pete's review of One Piece. Random FactAmericans will spend more on cat food this year than baby food.  NewsVideo Game NewsE3 no morehttp://wii.ign.com/articles/722/722482p1.htmlWii Prove Our Promisehttp://www.gc-germany.com/pressetermine.shtmlPS3 version of achievements called entitlementshttp://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/31/360-achievements-ps3-entitlements/In the game Spore you'll be able to get a 3d model of your character sculpted for a fee.http://totalspore.com/articles/rumors/ea-sends-out-3d-models-of-creatures-made-at-e3/DVD NewsDC: New Frontier and Superman: Doomsday coming out to dvdhttp://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=24016Funny Paper news:Garfield for the last week actually had a storyline.http://www.garfield.comTV newsWinner of adult swim's have it your way contest is having them air all episodes of FLCL back to back.  Because he's awesome.  He's also getting them to play episodes of Cowboy Bebop, Trigun, Paranoia Agent, Fullmetal Alchemist, and Samurai Champloo.http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/article.php?id=9287Podcast News- Reached rank of 1274 on Podcast Alley.     Also, everyone knows that the t-rex eating the unicorn ended WWI. * Yet another screw up, I said dragon in this segment, meant to say T-Rex.   http://www.robandelliot.cycomics.com/archive.php?id=234Random FactTake your height and divide by eight. Thats how tall your head is.Conspiracy / Random MusingRemoved this week due to stupidness  Random FactFemale canaries cannot singReviews *Note, all synopsis's of shows read on this episode of Up a Paddle are from http://www.wikipedia.org and http://animenewsnetwork.comLove Hinahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Hinahttp://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=168Shuffle!http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shuffle%21http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=5375Ouran High School Host Clubhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouran_High_School_Host_Clubhttp://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=6122Also should mention that Ranma 1/2 can be technically be considered a harem but it is too awesome for that.  Random FactAccording to our experts, there was no punctuation until the 15th century.Podcast PeteComments and correctionsPodcast RecommendationTheOtaku.com - By the guys who do Anime Pulse.  10 minutes of anime news each week.  In funny voices.http://www.podcastpickle.com/casts/14736/Two Girls and a Podcasthttp://twogirlsandapodcast.libsyn.comand  Mick Aloha Adventures:http://www.mickaloha.com/Sorry for talking smack.  SongDrunk Tonight By The Bloody Irish Boyshttp://music.podshow.com/music/producers/producerLibrary/artistdetails.php?BandHash=f0a185f98b0a2eaeac00948557557322Contact info:Email: upapaddle@gmail.comPodcast Site: http://upapaddle.comBlog: http://www.kentcer.com/nucleus

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