Up a Paddle

Up a Paddle - Episode 57 - All You Need Is Ai

Mon, 1 Sep 2008 02:44:00 GMT

Up a Paddle - Episode 57 - All You Need Is Ai

This 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)

Full show notes to follow. You can also email me at upapaddle@gmail.com.

The promos played this episode were:
Viga the Otagal - http://vigatheotagal.blogspot.com
Otakugeneration - http://otakugeneration.net
Fanboyhell - http://fanboyhell.com

The songs played were:
Space Monkey by Jim Hodgson

and 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 Album

Thanks for Listening!

Up a Paddle - Episode 56 - Yeah, I'm Kinda Evil

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 03:56:00 GMT

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.

News
Marvel 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

Feedback
Props to Anime 82
Check 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 Fact
Surgeons who grew up playing video games make 37 percent fewer mistakes

E3
In 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 Fact
Mario was named after Mario Segale, the landlord of Nintendo of Americaâs office, who barged in on a company meeting demanding an overdue rent.

Bragging Rights
I 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 Review
Monopoly 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 Info
Email: 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!

Up a Paddle - Episode 55 - Scary Tales

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:37:00 GMT

Up a Paddle - Episode 55 - Scary Tales

In 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 Intro
0:35 The News
American 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 Game
There are layers upon layers here I can't even begin to comprehend.

Capcom vs Tatsunoko
This 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 Love

Gold Lightan is in the game. Mach 5 is next. I'm sure of it.

Gold Lightan Rap link
So 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 video

What has 4chan wrought?

Since that was disturbing, I thought I'd bring back teh actual sexy here with Wii Fit Girlfriend

It's almost hypnotic

Now, on to Anime News:
Geneon is back ... Kind of
ADV is also getting titles distributed by Funimation
Funimation News

Funimation 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 News
I'm not dead yet!

Bandai Visual, now part of Bandai Entertainment
Bandai News
I was really hoping that Bandai would have learned from Bandai Visual's failed marketing tactics, but I guess they aren't going to.

Imaginasian News
On 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 news

11:45 Email, Awesome
Just like the movies

First 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.com

Here's the mod I mentioned

Super Smash Bros DS

Super Smash Bros Rumble in the Jungle

18:28 Promo - Dave and Joel's Fast Karate for the Gentlemen
http://daveandjoel.com

19:15 Little Brother Challenge
Admittedly, 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 - Enchanted

41:45 Review - Monster
ANN Entry for Monster

Watch this show, darn it!

Here's the show opening for Monster, so you can get an idea of the character designs:

Monster Opener

1:00:01 Destroy All Podcasts DX promo
1:01:55 Wrap Up
1:03:10 Monster by Matchbook Romance

Random Fact
On Sesame Street, Bert's goldfish were named Lyle and Talbot

Random Fact
Kermit the Frog was left handed

Contact Info
Email: upapaddle@gmail.com
Site: http://upapaddle.com

Yeah, 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!

Up a Paddle - Special - Winging It

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 01:08:00 GMT

Up a Paddle - Special - Winging it

In 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:

www.flickr.com

This is a Flickr badge showing items in a set called New York. Make your own badge here.

The promo was for http://anime-gen.com and http://animediet.net.

The song was "What If I Get Sick" by New Sense

Contact Info
email: upapaddle@gmail.com
site: http://upapaddle.com
blog: http://kentcer.com

Thanks for listening!

Up a Paddle - Episode 54b - I am Virtua Boy

Mon, 12 May 2008 03:50:00 GMT

Episode 54b - I Am Virtua Boy

This 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).

News
New Dragonball anime
I 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 Lagann

Gurren Lagann movie named, dated
Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann: Guren-hen For September 6th in Japan

Yep, I really like the Lagann.

Guillermo Del Toro to direct Hobbit films.
One W00t! to silence them all.

Myst movie coming

Dreamworks 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 wait

Nintendo channel released

Random 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:

Reviews
Virtua Fighter
Wikipedia's Entry For this Show

This 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 Opening

Also, here's the Mortal Kombat vs DC Trailer

Random Fact
It takes eighteen minutes to cool hot chocolate into a Hershey's Kiss.

Iron Man
http://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 ever

Reminder
Next 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.

Song
Cheer up Emo Kid by Patent Pending

Promos:
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.com
Site: http://upapaddle.com

Get wild and tough
get chance and luck
I am Iron man
Da na na na na
Thanks for listening

Up a Paddle - Episode 54a - Merrily We Roll Along

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 06:03:00 GMT

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

Up a Paddle - Episode 53 - It's On Like Donkey Kong

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 03:59:00 GMT

Up a Paddle - Episode 53 - It's On Like Donkey Kong

This 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.

News
Disney, 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 Brawl
I 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 Quarters
You 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 Request
I'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 Dragon

You 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 Group
It is a way better group than the Guys named Cade group.

Thanks for listening!

Up a Paddle - Episode 52 - We Are The Pirates That Say NOOOO!

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:21:00 GMT

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 Year
Spore Dated - September 7, 2008
NASA MMORPG
The Writer's Strike is Over
Walmart dropping HD-DVD
So is Toshiba
Toy Story 1 and 2 Returning to Theaters in 3D

Rumor Roundup
Del Toro to helm Hobbit Movies?
ADV Going Under?

Counter Editorial - Giant Robots aren't stupid, you're the stupid, stupid
This response is in rebuttal to Why Giant Mecha Robots are Stupid

The promos played were:
The Greatest Movie Ever! Podcast
http://fearthegooberzilla.com

Anime Roundtable
http://animeroundtable.com

Anime World Order
http://animeworldorder.com

Anime Pacific
http://animepacific.blogspot.com

The comedy skit was Godzilla for Office by Smart Bomb Radio.

The song was Attacke Godzilla by the Happy Happy Jihads

Plan 9 From Outer Space can be found here:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7038656109656489183

Contact Info
email: upapaddle@gmail.com
site: upapapddle.com
blog: kentcer.com

Thanks for listening!

Up a Paddle - Episode 51 - The Grinch Stole This Podcast

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 04:47:00 GMT

Up a Paddle - Episode 51 - The Grinch Stole This Podcast
It'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.

News
Warner Switcher to BluRay
Bandai Disc Recall
NewType USA Folds
Super Smash Bros Brawl Delayed to March 9

Conspiracy Theory Corner:
The Adult Industry is hindering the HD format war

New Years Resolutions
I talk about what I plan to accomplish this year, podcasting wise. I hope to catch up to where I should be.

2007 Wrap up
In this section of the show, I talk about my top movie, game, and tv show picks for 2007.

Random Facts
A praying mantis will eat a black widow.
See Japanese Bug Fights for more on this phenomenon

In 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 Lerner

If you have any questions, comments, or legal notices, please send them to upapaddle@gmail.com

Thanks 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.

Up a Paddle - Episode 50 - Propaganda is Fun

Tue, 1 Jan 2008 00:48:00 GMT

Up a Paddle - Episode 50 - Propaganda is Fun

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.

News
Golgo 13 TV series greenlit
Fist of the North Star OVA's announced
Other stuff happened as well this year. JibJab is there

Review
Walt Disney Treasures: On the War Front
This 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 Choice
Anime Pacific
Chibi Tokyo

The comedy bit is Wilford Brimley Hates Your Diabetes by Smart Bomb Radio

The song is The Way I Am by Ingrid Michaelson

You can contact me at upapaddle@gmail.com or go to the podcast site at upapaddle.com.

Thanks for listening!

Up a Paddle - Episode 49 - War Stories, Part II

Tue, 1 Jan 2008 00:14:00 GMT

Up a Paddle - Episode 49 - War Stories, Part II

This 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 News

W00t 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 relief

Chow Yun Fat is Master Roshi in the Dragonball movie. (Woot!?!)

Science time. Trees Killed the Woolly Mammoth? Damn dirty trees!

Rumor Roundup
Arrested Development Movie?

Random Fact
On average, a child uses 730 crayons by their 10th birthday.

Conspiracy Theory Corner - Chupathingy redux

But 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 playing
Mario and Sonic: At the Olympic Games
Fun minigames. Some are a little complex. Get you going, pumped

Super Mario Galaxy
It 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 watching
Just 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 it

For a brief interlude
Cthulhu Claus is Coming to Town
by Smart Bomb Radio

Random Fact
A fear of long words is, ironically, called "Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia"

The Cockpit
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=757
This 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 Dome
World War II games are the tool of the devil

Random Fact
An 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 Info
You can email me at UpaPaddle@gmail.com, visit the blog and post comments at upapaddle.com
Also, 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!

Up a Paddle - Episode 48 - In Case of Happiness, Listen to this Podcast

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:11:00 GMT

Up a Paddle - Episode 48 - In Case of Happiness, Listen to this Podcast

This 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 Craig

The 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!

Up a Paddle - Episode 47 - Double Double Boil and Trouble

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 04:59:00 GMT

Up a Paddle - Episode 47 - Double Double Toil and Bubble

If 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 corrections

Here's the link to the Canadian Heritage Minute that I promised many podcasts ago. http://www.histori.ca/minutes/minute.do?id=10123

Also, 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!

Mail
I 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/34700

I 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_gw

Sony removing backwards compatibility from PS3, because they want to sell more PS3 games.

Rumor: PS2 price drop imminent

The Loonie keeps soaring higher and higer (spoke too soon)

Expect a Guitar Hero III shortage for the Wii, says Activision

Both Nana live action movies have been licensed by Viz Media.

Casablanca, Other Hollywood Movies Adapted into Manga

Recent Adventure in Otakudom
The Otaku in the Mist.

Reviews
Blood - The Last Vampire
It 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 played
Anime Pacific
http://animepacific.blogspot.com

Anime World Order
http://animeworldorder.com

Weekly Anime Review
http://weeklyanimereview.com

Contact Info
Email: Upapaddle@gmail.com
Podcast site: http://upapaddle.com
Blog: http://www.kentcer.com

Song
Digg the Code by Geoff Smith

Random Facts
Paul 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 it
Possums aren't playing when the "play possum". They get shocked and faint.

Thanks for listening!

Up a Paddle - Episode 46 - Everybody Yes!

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 03:51:00 GMT

Up a Paddle - Episode 46 - Everybody Yes!
Or It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

It'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 DS
Here's the Trailer

Yeah, 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 Story
Here is Anime Pacific on the Nova Story

Take the next news item for example
Lucky 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 Brothers
http://smashbros.com
That's right: King Dedede from the Kirby Series is in Smash Brothers
Oh yeah, So is Sonic the Hedgehog. Big news indeed. Also, Smash Brothers Brawl has been delayed until February.

My Smash Brother Predictions
This 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 - Latern
Short 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 3
Legend of Zelda - Phantom Hourglass
Jungle Book: Platinum Edition
Corner Gas: Season 4

This week's releases
Bleach Box Set 1
Hajime no Ippo Box Set 1
Hajime no Ippo Box Set 2
Phoenix Vol 1
Guitar Hero III

What I'm watching/playing
Legend of Zelda - Phantom Hourglass - Just finished it, it was glorious.
Will review in a future podcast

Barefoot 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 Fact
Pumpkins are a fruit that originated in Central America.

Reviews
This 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 Seek
This 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 Fact
The 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 Gentlemen
Anime Pacific
Eeeper's Choice

Closing Song
Halloween is Awesome by Hyper Nonsense.

Contact Info
Email: upapaddle@gmail.com
Blog: http://kentcer.com

Thanks 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.

Up a Paddle - Episode 45 - Sheep That Pass In the Night

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 03:59:00 GMT

Up a Paddle - Episode 45 - Sheep that Pass in the Night

This 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.

News
Geneon to stop production
Note: I said November 1st as the stop date, it's actually Nov. 6. Correction to follow in upcoming episode

Rock band coming out Nov 3

Canadian Dollar on parity with states ... what does it mean.

Nintendo offers free Wiimote Jackets

Fall Anime Preview
Genshiken Season Two
Bamboo Shoot
G/R Giant Robo

Spring/Summer Wrap up
Potemayo
Zombie Loan
Lucky Star

Random Fact
Giraffes have no vocal cords.

Rant
Parking Lots - The current bane of my existence

Random Fact
The sweat drops drawn in cartoon comic strips are called pleuts.

Reviews
In 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 - Star

You can email with comments to upapaddle@gmail.com.

The song played was "Sheep in the morning" by TV's Kyle

The promos played were:

Destroy All Podcasts DX
Anime Pacific
Chibi Tokyo

Thanks for Listening!

Up a Paddle - Episode 44 - That's a Paddling

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 01:56:00 GMT

Up a Paddle - Episode 44 - That's a Paddling

This 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 track
Warner Bros and Tobey Maguire's company Maguire Enterntainment are poised to produce.

Local News
In 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 releases

Ah! 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. #6
Hare+Guu Box Set
Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 2 Vol. #6
Mushishi Vol. #2
Princess Princess Vol. #3
Shonen Onmyoji Vol. #2
Wings of Honneamise (BD+DVD Combo)
Wings of Honneamise (HD DVD+DVD Combo)
Xenosaga Vol. #1

This week's releases

Black 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. #09
Noein Vol. #5
Ramen Fighter Miki Vol. #1
Red Garden Vol. #1
This Ugly Yet Beautiful World DVD Collection
YuGiOh GX Vol. #4

The promos played were:
The Greatest Movie Ever! Podcast
Anime World Order
Anime Pacific

The closing song was Snowflakes by Demerit 7

You can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com, visit this site at http://upapaddle.com, or visit my blog at http://www.kentcer.com

Thanks for listening!

Up a Paddle - Episode 43 - Back to School II: Back Harder

Sun, 9 Sep 2007 20:18:00 GMT

Up a Paddle - Episode 43 - Back to School II: Back Harder

Yes, 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 Japan
Guitar 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 Montreal
Even weirder movie news: Joust: The Movie coming to a theater near you.

Genshiken Season two officially annouced. Officially.

Conspiracy Theory Corner
Chupacabra found?

Random Fact
In 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 releases
Ayakashi Samurai Horror Tales - Goblin Cat
Cat's Eye Vol. #1   ImaginAsian Entertainment - Guess they worked the issues were worked out with the CSS
Cat's Eye Vol. #2
Di Gi Charat Nyo! Vol. #3
Fruits Basket Vol. #1
Fruits Basket Vol. #2
Girls 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 98
My-Otome Vol. #2
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
Naruto Vol. #15
Nobody's Boy Remi Vol. #1
Nobody's Boy Remi Vol. #2
Orguss, Super Dimensional Century Vol. #1
Orguss, Super Dimensional Century Vol. #2
Suzuka Vol. #3
Tide-Line Blue Vol. #3
UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie 4 Vol. #1

Random Fact
The 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.

Reviews
Cromartie High School (both the anime and the live-action movie)

Random Fact
Coca Cola is used by police officers to clean the blood off of crime scenes.

Contact info
Email: Upapaddle@gmail.com
Site: upapaddle.com
My other blog: kentcer.com

Promos played:
Lather's Blather
Weekly Anime Review Podcast
Anime Pacific

Song played:
I'm on Firefly by Tom Smith

Get Wild and Touch
Get Chance and luck
If it weren't for my horse, I wouldn't have spent that year in college.
Later Bloggies

Up a Paddle - Episode 42 - On a Wing and a Prayer

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:25:00 GMT

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.

News
Top story: The O Canada movie at Epcot to be replaced this September.
End Of The Line For DS Web Browser
Sony to start video downloading service
ADV 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 Fact
In most advertisements, the time displayed on a watch is 10:10

This week's Releases
Galaxy Angel Rune Vol. #2
One Piece Vol. #10
Rozen Maiden Vol. #3
Samurai 7 Vol. #1 - relist at lower price
Samurai 7 Vol. #2
School Rumble Vol. #1
Story of Saiunkoku Vol. #1
To Heart Vol. #4
Tsubasa Vol. #3
Utawarerumono Vol. #5

Games
Metroid: Prime Corruption
The First Hour

Let's all go to the Movies - the Recap
In 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 Ultimatum
Hot Rod

Here's the Lonely Island videos I mentioned:
Just 2 Guys

Ka-Blamo!

The Simpsons Movie
Ratatouille
1408
Transformers
Knocked Up
Superbad
From the guys that brought you Knocked Up

Random Fact
Sunsets can be green in Antarctica.

Reviews
Haibane Renmei

Random Fact
Every lake in Ohio is manmade.

Contact Info
Email: upapaddle@gmail.copm
Podcast site: http://upapaddle.com
Blog: http://kentcer.com

Song
To Be an Angel by Uncle Seth

Promos Played:
Chibi Tokyo
Destroy all Podcasts DX
Anime Pacific

Until next time
get wild and tough
get chance and luck
It's about darn time someone made a decent live action City hunter
Thanks for Listening!

Up a Paddle - Episode 41 - The Final Countdown

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 05:46:00 GMT

Up a Paddle - Episode 41 - The Final Countdown

This 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.

News
Yawara Preview DVD available from AnimeEigo
Disney movies on Bluray
Paramount switches from Bluray to HD-DVD
Michael Bay, in retaliation, says no Transformers 2
Stephen King confirms the "Dark Tower Movie"
Nintendo Power gives Metroid Prime 3 a 10/10

Summer Anime Previews
Zombie Loan
Potemayo
Sayonara Zetsubo Sensei (So Long, Mr. Despair)

How I spent my summer vacation - The Rest
Day Seven - NASA
Day Eight - Animal Kingdom
Day Nine - More Disney MGM + Magic Kingdom

This week's Anime Releases
009-1 Vol. #2
Big O II Complete Collection
Burst Angel Vol. #1
Burst Angel Vol. #2
Fate / Stay Night Vol. #5
Galaxy Angel AA Vol. #2
Gunslinger Girl Vol. #1
Gunslinger Girl Vol. #2
Innocent Venus Vol. #1
Kashimashi Vol. #2
Le Chevalier D'Eon Vol. #4
Peach Girl Vol. #4
Solty Rei Vol. #6

New Feature - "I was Right"
Aquafina is made out of people ... I mean tap water

Anime Review
Area 88 - The Television Series

Promos played:
Ninja Consultants
Anime World Order
Anime Pacific

Contact Info
Email: upapaddle@gmail.com
Podcast Site: http://upapaddle.com
Blog: http://www.kentcer.com/nucleus

Song played was Fast Eddie by The Bennys
(Song provided by http://music.podshow.com)

Thanks for listening!

Up a Paddle - Episode 40 - Brace for Reviews

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 06:30:00 GMT

Up a Paddle - Episode 40 - Brace For Reviews

Full 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.

News
Looking for Group - the Movie

Anime Genesis - the Movie
Petit Eva - a super deformed eva series (4 panel comics) to be made into a cartoon
Toei offering unlimited anime downloads in Japan
Legend of the Galactic Heroes DVD Box Offered in Japan
ImaginAsian's TMS Classics DVDs Delayed For Second Time
Xbox 360 price drop
Xbox 360 - core and premium, now with HDMI
(Edit - only in the Premium model)
Voltron Live-Action Movie

New Section
Wild Speculation
Cloverfield - what the hell is it?

Random Fact
Ketchup 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 Releases
3x3 Eyes Vol. #2
Air TV Vol. #1
Beck Vol. #2
Best Student Council Vol. #5
BoBoBo-Bo Bo-BoBo Vol. #4
Kurau: Phantom Memory Vol. #3
Paniponi Dash Vol. #5
Popotan Complete Collection
Tekkaman Blade Set 3
Tokko Vol. #3
Wings of Rean Vol. #3

Non-anime release
Aqua Teen Hunger Force: Colon Movie for Theaters

Book Review
Brace For Impact

Random Fact
If 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 III
Day 5 - Universal Studios
Day 6 - More Epcot plus Boardwalk

You 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 Pacific
Eeeper's Choice
Destroy All Podcasts DX

Thanks for listening!

Up a Paddle - Episode 39 - Burning Sensation

Thu, 9 Aug 2007 03:55:00 GMT

Up a Paddle - Episode 39 - Burning Sensation
Lets all go to the Movies Part B

Happy belated Saskatchewan Day everyone!

Random Fact
Flies are deaf.

News

George Lucas Wearing a Han Shot First Shirt, blows fans minds
Funimation releasing Dragon Ball Z on Blueray
Bandai has licensed - Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
Batman Anime
New World of Warcraft Expansion announced at Blizzcon - Wraith of the Lich King.
New Apple iMacs (Also new Mac Minis)

Random Fact
During his or her lifetime, the average human will grow 590 miles of hair.

Recent Notable Releases
Hot Fuzz
Popeye the Sailor: 1933-1938, Vol. 1
Harvey Birdman: Volume 3
Ranma 1/2:

This week's Releases
.hack//Roots Vol. #3
Air Gear Vol. #4
Beat BtX Vol. #3
Gakuen Heaven Vol. #3
GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka Box Set
Hakkenden Collection Vol. #2
Kannazuki No Miko Box Set
Mar Vol. #2
Naruto Box Set Vol $4
Rumbling Hearts Box Set
When They Cry Vol. #2
Zatch Bell Vol. #11

Random Fact
A 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 II
Day 3
Congo River Mini Golf

Day 4
Morning - Blizzard Beach
Afternoon - Epcot

Random Fact
Only 5 percent of the ocean floor has been mapped in as much detail as the surface of Mars.

Reviews
Magazine Review - Otaku USA
I liked it - a lot

Fantastic Four Review
(Spoilers Ahoy)
I didn't like it. Ok, I liked it a little.

Reed Richard - The Early Years

Random Fact
Texas is the only state that permits residents to cast absentee ballots from space.

Song
The Happy Song by Sunspot
Also played The Maple Leaf Rag by Jeanne Backofen Craig

Promos played
http://www.weeklyanimereview.com
http://animepacific.blogspot.com
http://lathersblather.blogspot.com

Contact Info
Email: upapaddle@gmail.com
Site: upapaddle.com
Blog: kentcer.com

Until next time,
Get Wild and Tough
Get Chance and Luck
Always Remember the Sunscreen
Later

Up a Paddle - Episode 38 - Wait ... Where Was I?

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 05:32:00 GMT

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.

News
Anime Expo
ADV has licenced Tengen Toppen Gurren Lagann
Media Blasters licenced Golden Boy
Darker than Black licensed by Funimation
They also licensed Love Hina, xxxholic and tsubasa season 2

E3
PS3 - Price drop by $100, $150 canadian
Slim PSP on the way
Shock Sixaxis - has functionality it should have had from the get go.

Microsoft
Mostly showing Halo 3 and new XBLA games

Nintendo
Mario Kart
Wii-Fit
Dates for Mario Galaxy Nov (November 12, 2007 ) and Smash Bros Brawl (Dec 3, 2007)
Wii Zapper

Random Facts
In terms of radio wave emissions, Jupiter is the noisiest planet in the solar system

What I'm Watching
Sumomomo Momomomo
I may have missed a mo when talking about this show.
Area 88 the TV Series

What I'm Playing
Paper Mario for Nintendo 64

Reading:
Brace For Impact
Stephen King's: The Long Walk
Walt Disney: Triumph of the American Imagination

Random Fact
Bees are being trained to sniff out bombs for the American goverment.

How I spend my summer vacation: Days 1 and 2

Day 1
Walt Disney World - The Magic Kingdom
- Hungry Hungry Hippo video as promised.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=G3NueKXS6dk

Day 2
Disney/MGM Studios

Review
Now 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 Hunter
Here's another hint: It's Wanna-be's
You 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 Fact
The first Ferris Wheel was built in order to steal the spotlight from the then new Eiffel Tower.

Closing Song
Medley Remix 2007
Patricia Paay & The Star Sisters

Contact Info:
Email: upapaddle@gmail.com
This site: http://upapaddle.com
Another groovy site: http://www.kentcer.com

Till next time,
Get Wild and Tough
Get Chance and Luck
Thanks for Listening!

Up a Paddle - Episode 37 - In a Row ... Boat?

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 02:08:00 GMT

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

Up a Paddle - Episode 36 - Let's All Go To The Movies

Mon, 28 May 2007 03:58:00 GMT

Up a Paddle - Episode 36 - Lets All Go To The Movies - Part 1
Or "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 News
Site Poll Update Coming Soon

News
Anime News
Live Action Negima Confirmed.
Toei Establishes American License Management Office
AN Entertainment Says Good-Bye to Risky Safety
Nine 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 News
Rumor Roundup
Lost to end 2009?

Official news, Officially
Heroes Spinoff announced - Hero's Origins
The Office renewed for 30 episodes, including a few hour long ones.

Video Game News
Starcraft II Announced.
Guilty Gear XX Accent Core announced for Wii
Soul Calibur Adventures to Wii
Super Smash Bros site updated with countdown.
Geometry Wars Erupting on Wii, DS

Movie news
Bruce 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 outrage
Viz to offer Death Note downloads

Two animes getting new staff
Lucky Star
Tengen Toppen Gurren Lagann

Spring Anime Preview Spectacular Galore, Part The Second
Tengen Toppen Gurren Lagann

Random Fact
The first word spoken by an ape in the movie Planet of the Apes was
"Smile".

Promo
Lather's Blather

Releases
Week of May 22
Afro Samurai
Black Lagoon Vol. #1
Demon Prince Enma Vol. #1
Doki Doki School Hours Box Set
Dragon Ball Z Season 2 Set
Gilgamesh Box Set (Thinpak)
Gunbuster 2 Vol. #1 (of 3)
Naruto OVA
Pokemon All Stars Collection
Tsubasa Vol. #1

Week of May 15
Best Student Council Vol. #3
Blue Submarine No. 6 Anime Legends Complete Collection
Coyote Ragtime Show Vol. #3
Fate / Stay Night Vol. #3
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Vol. #08
Moon Phase Vol. #6
Tide-Line Blue Vol. #1 (might have accidentally edited this one out)
Utawarerumono Vol. #3
Zipang Vol. #5

Week of May 8
Ah! 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 Fact
The 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

Reviews
Hot Fuzz
Spider-man 3
Shrek The Third

Random Fact
King Kong was Hitler's favorite movie

Promo
Anime Pacific

Anti-Rant
Cherry Coke Frosters are awesome

Song
Learning to Drown by The Tones

Contact Info
Email: UpAPaddle@gmail.com
Podcast Site: http://upapaddle.com
Personal Blog: http://www.kentcer.com

Until Next Time
Get Wild and Tough
Get Chance and Luck
Thanks for Listening!

Up a Paddle - Special - My Spoiler Sense is Tingling!

Mon, 28 May 2007 03:50:00 GMT

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=1151

Also, 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!)

Up a Paddle - Episode 35.5 - Missing the Point

Mon, 14 May 2007 03:59:00 GMT

Up a Paddle - Episode 35.5 - Missing the Point
This 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 forums

Also, 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 Point

Random Fact
The 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.

Reviews
Please Twins

Contact Info:
Email me at Upapaddle@gmail.com
Post Comments at upapaddle.com
Visit my personal blog at kentcer.com, it's kentagious.

Song:
Hey You by Insist

Thanks for listening!

Free Comic Book Day This Saturday

Fri, 4 May 2007 06:02:00 GMT

I forgot to mention this on the latest episode: Free Comic Book Day this Saturday. Stop in at your local participating Comic Book shop and get a free comic book. I'm still trying to decide between Pirates vs Ninjas #1 or the Mickey Mouse Adventures.