SNL Breaks Character

The cast of SNL has a tough job trying to keep a straight face. They’ve often said that Lorne Michaels hates nothing more than seeing one of his actors breaking character onstage and laughing during a skit (if true, then … Read More

Geek Girls Rule!

This is a pretty great shoutout to any geeks out there that have been maligned by the geek crowd – specifically to the girls out there that people seem to assume aren’t ‘true’ geeks. It is, admittedly, a little odd … Read More

Flagship # 169 – Craigslist Boners

Nerves and Jitterbug are back again for another round of drinks. This week there’s the regular News From the Mainland, Soundsystem, and Video Vault segments, with a little extra Just The Facts, Ma’am as well as a new discussion about … Read More

Learn Something! The Mantis Shrimp

Every now and again it’s fun to learn. Nature is crazy and hilarious, and if science had been this much fun in school I’d probably be a biologist today. Watch, learn, and laugh at The Mantis Shrimp!

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Flagship # 168 – Butthole Pinecones

Jitterbug and Nerves are pushing the fleet along with their little dinghies. This week they discuss how Nerves liked the movie Ted and Jitterbug didn’t, about mustachioed detectives that drink too much, and a special little thing called the Fisherman’s Friend. Enjoy!

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Jamie Foxx as Electro

Goodness, comic con sure has come a long way since its geek culture roots. Nowadays, movie studios are doing trailers just for character reveals at the trade show! Here’s the very first look (not actually – pictures have been out … Read More

Rolling Stone Cover Bombs Big Time

Let’s pretend for a second that magazines matter anymore – just act like you’ve been warped back ten or twenty years and try to wrap your brain around how printed media is still relevant. Once you’ve achieved that level of … Read More

TRAILER – Dealin’ With Idiots

This movie stars so many great comedians, and feels like it was written by the sweeter side of Larry David. I, for one, am definitely looking forward to it. Sometimes all we need is a laid back comedy, and this … Read More

Isn’t It ACTUALLY Ironic?

Back in the mid-nineties, Alanis Morisette released what became, for many, the soundtrack of the decade. Her album, Jagged Little Pill, was synonymous with teen angst while ushering in the degradation of the alternative aesthetic into a pop-music mush (and … Read More

Ho Hey Harry Caray!

I’ve got to give credit where credit’s due for discovering this gem. The Mount brothers, better known as Smelly Pirate and Dogs Die to most of us, threw this video up on Facebook that they found lurking on the internet. … Read More