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Re: Ep 126: Gladiators and East of Everything

dan — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:34:49 -0000

No Josh, I didn't ever watch Nightcap. Did I miss anything??

I do still love my HD, and yes especially the sport, look out in the coming weeks, rumour is that the US Masters golf and most of the IPL cricket will be only on Ten HD, but i can't confirm that. Maybe the Boxcutters family can for me.

@jimbo: if you haven't seen Two and a Half Men in HD, you are missing out on subtle jokes that you can only get in HD.

(nah, not really. Bad attempt at April Fools joke)

Also like you, I loved watching Gladiators as a kid. I was disgusted that it was exactly the same damn show! The chick presenter is HOTTT! so that is a positive, but that is the only one. Tom Williams is crap, Bill Harrigan (former NRL referee) is terrible. Not having Tony Schibeci (notably from Radio SEN and the voice of the MCG) as the voice-over kills it for me. I'll give it one more week, but I don't think I can stand it any longer than that. Which is a shame.

Re: Ep 129: Courteney Hocking, Saxondale

dan — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:33:23 -0000

You mean to tell me I'm almost in the Channel 9 demographic?? Holy Hell!!

Does that mean I have to start watching Antiques Roadshow?

Re: Ep 146: Daria, Australian Idol, with Jess McGuire

dan — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:01:33 -0000

Saw the ad for 90210 last night, airing Sept 8 on Channel 10 (5 days after US air). However knowing crappy Channel 10 the double episode shown in the States will likely be shown over 2 weeks here so likely be more than a week late (and 2 or 3 weeks late by mid-season if it gets that far).

Re: Ep 147: Directing Live Television with Ray Punjer and Wilbur Wilde

dan — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:41:56 -0000

A tangent if I may although Ray was a great guest, a big Hooray for Channel 10 (well actually 10HD) for starting its American Football coverage today. This week 10HD will be showing 4 games of American Football ("Gridiron") LIVE, with games varing between 3am and 9-10am starts.

I just say, please Channel 10, please keep attempting to drag the sporting monopoly away from Foxtel.

Re: Ep 150: Futurama, Fringe (again), Is Television Any Better?

dan — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:26:08 -0000

Bye Ross ... its been great.

Does James lose his 4th Boxcutter tag officially now?

Re: No Boxcutters This Week

dan — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:36:15 -0000

Pretty Pointless News: In Treatment starts on Showcase on Monday 29th at 8pm and continuing weeknights. For those who didn't download it, and have premium Foxtel is worth at least a look.

Have to agree with you whole-heartedly re: I Don't Buy It catbrain; A big statement, but one of the worst BrandPower ads for mine.

Farewell to Absent Friends: Paul Newman died this morning aged 83. He made great salad dressing

Re: Ep 181: Leo Laporte, Party Down, Ten Years Younger in Ten Days

dan — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:17:11 -0000

Great to hear Leo Laporte on a podcast. Haven't heard that since .... well yesterday.

Info for anyone who enjoyed that interview, or is generally interested in geek stuff, you can find Leo's podcasts at twit.tv or search for twit in the itunes store.

The most accessable for the boxcutters audience isn't actually a Leo podcast, but it is This Week in Fun. The name describes it aptly.

Leo mentioned the radio show, it is the Tech Guy podcast, as he said it is talk radio where people who have problems or questions about all things tech can call in and ask. He also has weekly guest speaking about Home Theatre and Digital Photography.

He also mentioned in the interview his former co-host Amber Mac, they combine for a podcast called net@night, in which they speak about all things weird and wonderful on the net.

All of the TWIT shows are great listening, for the geek and non-geek alike.