Fair Point Podcast show

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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 79 The Winter Constellations, or "Attack of the Nega-Hitler" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:43:57

Nathan and Craig cast their gazes upwards. They're going Greek and talking about the mythology behind 13 winter constellations (for the Northern Hemisphere). They also talk Tusk, Dumb And Dumber To, Donnie Darko, Rider Strong, 23 Jump Street, The Men In Black, Storm Troopers, American Horror Story, O.J. Simpson, Pauly Shore, and the Gotham City Police Department.

 78 The Batgirl Episode, or "Jesus Cop vs. God-Boy" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:34:06

It's back to Gotham, as Craig Lewis and Nathan K devote the episode (or most of it, anyway) to chronicling the origins and life story of Barbara "Batgirl" Gordon! They also catch up on some new movie trailers, the cross-guard lightsaber, velociraptor whisperers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Michael Bay Ninja Turtles, the Suicide Squad, homicidal dogs, Hindi avatars, Philly Jesus, and Will Smith's kids.

 77 The Bat Boy Episode (With David Flora and Dave Stecco of Blurry Photos) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:20:37

This week, we welcome back our first repeat offenders -- One Mr. David Flora and one Mr. David Stecco of the mysterious and hilarious podcast Blurry Photos! The four of us discuss the de facto mascot of The Weekly World News tabloids, Bat Boy! Learn all about the entire life history of this hellish hybrid. Also discussed: World Wars, Hugh Grant movies, Hollywood sequels, and several board games and card games.

 76 The Guy Fawkes Episode (Remix) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:30:12

This week we're revisiting an instant classic from last year and learning a bit about Guy Fawkes. Only, this time we're trying something new. Presenting the first ever podcast remix! Prepare for a musical, comedic, and educational experience all rolled into one for this year's second annual Guy Fawkes Day Special.

 75 Scare Point: Fear | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:49:29

For their 2014 Halloween Special, Craig Lewis and Nathan K knew they had to top last year's special all about the holiday itself. How to do that? Easy. This year they're covering fear itself. They talk strange phobias and take a look at the strange phenomenon known as infrasound, and also discuss Halloween costumes, Treehouse Of Horror XXV, Cracked Monster Party, Friday the 13th on NES, Avenged Sevenfold, Kink.com's haunted armory, Donald Trump's haunted mansion, and long walks on the beach.

 55 The Pinky And The Brain Episode, or "Cinematic Tomfoolery" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:02:29

Are you pondering what we're pondering? Classic animation icons Pinky And The Brain are the topic of this week's episode. Nathan and Craig give you the spiel on the characters, creators, voice actors, and pop culture legacy of everyone's favorite genetically engineered, global-domination-obsessed lab mice. They also tackle The Amazing Spider-Man 2, the Walking Dead video game, Mortal Kombat, Slenderman, Ed Wood, and naked Natalie Portman.

 54 The Zilla Episode, or "Paint It Gold" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:24

Today we look at the Iguana-like Kaiju from the 1998 American "Godzilla" movie. Did you know that the creature in question ISN'T Godzilla, but was actually featured in one of the original Toho Godzilla films as a Kaiju in it's own right. We review the movie and take a look at all the times that Zilla has appeared or been alluded to in Godzilla-related media. Also in this episode - the mother of Guy Fawkes, golden dog poo, dark elves, ancient Chinese shaman weed, and the new Pixar movie.

 53 The Summer Constellations, or "What Happens In Ancient Greece, Stays In Ancient Greece" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:16:32

Supposedly there are seventeen major summer constellations for the Northern Hemisphere, and this week on Fair Point we take a look at all seventeen of them! Tons of Greek Mythology and inappropriate humor. Also discussed - animal news, hybrid dinosaurs, The Expendabelles, Luke and Anakin Skywalker, Heroin Bob, and Iranian hipsters.

 52 The CBGB Episode, or "Closer Than The Moon" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:22:52

This week we tell the life story of landmark punk club CBGB And OMFUG, the New York club where acts like The Ramones, Blondie, Misfits, Iggy Pop, Patti Smith, The Dead Boys, and many more got their start. We discuss the genesis of NYC punk and also talk about alien attacks on the Taliban, Wedge Antilles, Lando Calrissian, Andy Worhol, Harley And Ivy, Pokemon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby, and how pollution saved the Earth.

 51 An Evening With The Blockbuster Buster | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:00:09

This week we are honored to welcome internet personality The Blockbuster Buster to The Secret Room! We discuss five talking points of his choosing -- Disney's upcoming Rescue Rangers movie, old Star Wars vs. new Star Wars, DC animated shows, the upcoming Justice League movie, and Marvel Studios Phase Three. They also talk a whole lot about Dr. Who.

 50 The Chrono Trigger Episode (50th Episode Special) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 03:00:44

In our Episode Fifty Special, Nathan and Craig go on an epic adventure through time, and still manage to find the time to tackle news, banter, and topic. This week it's all about SNES classic Chrono Trigger, and boy, is there a lot to cover. Join Nathan, Craig, Guy Fawkes, and a couple surprise cameos, in a three hour Fair Point spectacular. After this episode, things will never be the same again.

 49 The Top 20 Songs Of 1989, or "The Ringwald-Gibson Scale" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:07:37

This week on Fair Point, we count down the Billboard Top 20 most popular songs of 1989. As usual, we run the gamut of all sorts of random banter and news in addition to the main topic. This episode dedicated to the memory of the Ultimate Warrior.

 48 The First Beanie Babies Episode, or "Poppin' Tags" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:54:40

Nathan Kappesser and Craig Lewis bring you the finest in Beanie Babies podcasting with their examination of the original nine Beanie Babies. Besides that, they also talk Avengers 3, the new Super Smash Bros. game, ancient Egypt, Japanese love doll pop stars, colloquialisms, Colin Kaepernick, and the insane new drug craze the news says your teens are doing. Featuring music by Kevin MacLeod.

 47 The Energy Drink Episode, or "Teach You How To Emo" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:59:19

Craig and Nathan talk about the history of energy drinks and the controversy surrounding them. And, because it wouldn't be an episode of Fair Point without irrelevant banter, they also invent a new muppet and talk about screamo music, el chupacabra, four letter words, gateway drugs, Instagram, Coca Cola, and Teen Titans. Features a clip from Episode 003 of Silph Radio, with Justin Addison.

 46 We Don't Even Live Here, or "Teach You How To Wag" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:38:15

Nathan and Craig take an in-depth look at the fourth album by Minnesota rapper P.O.S, "We Don't Even Live Here." They review, analyze, and generally chat about the album, as well as discuss The Boondocks Season 4, Fargo, April Fools pranks, psychics, The Real World, unreleased Michael Jackson tracks, boy bands, and Magic Mike XXL.

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