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Fair Point Podcast

Summary: A geeky, irreverent podcast about history, comics, games, movies, music, science, mythology, cartoons, and anything else you can think of. Every episode, Nathan and Craig explore a different topic in-depth, delve into unrelated banter, and look at a few interesting news stories. Learn something and laugh. Expicit content. Don't take it too seriously.

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 94 All Dogs Go To Heaven, or "Cocaine Submarine" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:55:28

Another fan request -- the 1989 American animated classic "All Dogs Go To Heaven." The Fair Point dudes discuss Don Bluth and his Burt-Reynolds-est animated feature, as well as it's sequels and spin-offs. They also discuss hero dogs, the return of The X-Files, Joseph Gorden Levitt, Liam Neeson, Princess Ariel, Fraggle Rock, possible sequels to Speed, and the ultimate act of villainy. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Judith Barsi. Featuring music by Darren "Desperate Measurez" Curtis.

 93 The Pi Episode, or "Pi Don't Lie" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:02:06

Nathan and Craig kick off the month of April with an episode dedicated to everybody's favorite mathematical constant 3.14-whatever, also known as Pi. They also discuss Pope Francis' relationship with aliens, Barack Obama's student debt bail-out, Turok the dinosaur hunter, Guillermo Del Toro, and Fight Club 2. Featuring music by TeknoAXE.

 92 The Game Boy Episode, or "Winston Ain't Easy" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:10:32

The Nintendo Game Boy revolutionized the handheld gaming industry, and this week we're paying it it's due and discussing the birth and storied life of this iconic little gadget. We also discuss the Carolina Butcher, prehistoric crocodiles, Community Season 6, Mallrats 2, Ghostbusters Three-And-A-Half, The Killing Joke, Ground Zero ghosts, and the best way to escape the cops. This episode dedicated to the memory of Leonard Nimoy and Terry Pratchett. Featuring music by TeknoAXE.

 91 The Phish Episode (With Dan McCort) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:36:47

Stand up comedian Dan McCort joins us this week for a wide range of discussion. The topic is hippie jam band Phish, but in addition to talking about concerts and psychedelics, we also discuss stand up comedy, September 11th conspiracy theories, Frasier, asexuality, and more.

 90 Jurassic Park - Chaos Effect, or "Rise Of The H.Macysaurus" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:43:27

This week we look at the history of dinosaur gene-splicing in Jurassic Park, focusing mostly on the 1998 toyline "Jurassic Park - Chaos Effect," as well as looking at the 2015 Oscars and The Academy Awards in general. Also discussed -- prehistoric plant life, mind bending hallucinogens, sentient Barbie dolls, how to construct a lightsaber, the Walking Dead fighting game, the X-Box Burger, young Indiana Jones, and the dangers of not smoking.

 89 The Thrice Episode, or "Frogger Is The New Black" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:06:40

Post-hardcore alternative folk punk rock band Thrice is the topic of the week! Nathan and Craig look at the history and discography of the band, reminisce about concert experiences, as well as discussing Sigourney Weaver, Pat Robertson, Jay-Z's illegitimate son, Vanilla Ice's trouble with the law, alien turtles, Netflix binging, evil witch cults, and UFO disclosure.

 88 The iPod Classic Episode, or "All About That Nooze" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:52:46

Craig and Nathan take some time to discuss the gadget that revolutionized the music industry -- the iPod! They talk it's birth, history, legacy, and future(?), from Steve Jobs to Napster to the iconic dancing silhouettes. They also create their own playlist reccomendations, and discuss the 2015 Grammys, the Spider-Man compromise, wharf rats, Juicy Fruit gum, Ali Larter's teeth, Ryan Adams, Bryan Adams, Brian Williams, Joel Madden, Taylor Swift, and the most trustworthy people in America. Featuring music by Kevin MacLeod.

 87 The Drizzt Do'Urden Episode, or "Kids With Guns" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:48:28

It's our first Dungeons And Dragons episode, not counting The RPG Episode, and we're talking about the hero of the Forgotten Realms, Dark Elf Drizzt Do'Urden! In addition, we discuss Super Bowl commercials, middle names, Joe Dante, and Ranger Rick.

 86 King Henry VIII, or "Y2K15" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:46

It's our Valentines Day special! Craig "Craig Lewis" Lewis and Nathan K talk about the, ahem, notorious love life of King VIII. Cuddle up with your significant other and get historical in the most heart-warming episode of Fair Point yet. They also chat about Ghostbusters 3's all-female main cast, ghosts on eBay, scorpions, cockroaches, and butterflies.

 85 Star Wars - The Criminal Underworld, or "Ewok To Remember" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:12:16

This week, we're looking at Matt's request that we do a topic on "the criminal underworld in a galaxy far, far away." We turn our eyes toward the Star Wars Galaxy, and we talk about the "Shadows Of The Empire" multimedia event, Prince Xizor and the Black Sun syndicate, Hutt history and culture, recreational drug use, and the bad-ass bounty hunters seen in the films. In addition, we discuss Charlie Hebdo, Avril Lavigne, The Purge 3, G.I. Joe, cannibal cops, time traveling Nazis, basketball in The Matrix, that time Robin teamed up with Joker to save a bunch of people, punchin' Pope Francis' fists of fury, and the most heroic playlist ever.

 84 The Gambit Episode, or "52 Shades Of Gambit" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:25:07

Listener Appreciation Month continues as the Fair Point fanboy's take a look at the card-wielding Cajun sensation of the X-Men, Remy "Gambit" Labeau. Learn about his origins, his powers, and his penchant for teenage girls. They also discuss Channing Tatum, Forrest Gump, Dr. Evil, sex education, 50 Shades of Grey, SLC Punk 2, Marvel vs. Capcom 3, horrible awful teenagers, the punchin' pastor, and ghosts on Skype.

 83 The Watchmen Episode, or "Spoiler Alert" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:47:16

Craig and Nathan discuss the classic piece of comic book literature from Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons -- The Watchmen. They talk the comic, the movie, and the various unnecessary spin-offs. They also jive about newly discovered planets, Top Cow Comics, Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange, and Arkham Knight spoilers.

 82 The Wacky Races Episode, or "Mining For Moose On The Moon" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:48:17

We talk Hanna-Barbera classic WACKY RACES. We delve into the creation of the series, and analyze all of the racers statistically as well as psychologically. Then we cast our own live-action Wacky Races movie. That is, if Dick Dastardly doesn't sabotage everything. We also discuss Chuckie Finster, Bob's Burgers, Flight of the Conchords, Atmosfear, James Earl Jones, Sarah Palin, Parks And Rec, Star Wars Rebels, gambling, New Zealand vampires, purple vampires, sparkly vampires, and regular vampires. Dedicated to the memory of Christine Cavanaugh.

 81 Outtakes II, or "Fanboy Tourettes" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:58:36

We take a look back at some unheard gems of 2014. Featuring tons of cut conversations with Justin Addison, Jeremy Davis, One Last Shot, Blurry Photos, and the Blockbuster Buster.

 80 Frosty The Snowman, or "Kim Jong Un Presents Kim Jong Un's Star-Studded 2014 Christmas Spectacular Extravaganza 2014" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:43:33

Craig and Nathan have the distinct honor of hosting Kim Jong Un's totally awesome Christmas special! Featuring appearances by One Last Shot, Blurry Photos, and DDE The Slammer. This year, they talk the legend of Frosty The Snowman! They also talk about podcasts, Taylor Swift, Orson Welles, the Akinator, and the Ninja Turtles and Ghostbusters crossover.

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