Episode 3: So it begins...

Annals of the Homestarmy

Monday, January 19. 2009

Posted by Radar in Podcast

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Welcome to the third episode of our new podcast. Third you might ask? Well, due to catastrophic hardware failure, the "first" podcast will actually be "Episode 3", covering episodes 7 through 11 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 1.

To assist in getting a possibly bigger listenership(?) we have also created a separate Blogspot account called Trek West 5. It will basically be the exact same posts as we make here but we thought we should mention it in case you prefer reading from Blogspot. Special thanks to Mrs. AoD for the Trek West 5 logo. It looks great.

As we review each show we will go over: the things that we liked and disliked about each tv episode; various political, philosophical, and humorous items; and then give each show a rating (between 1 and 10) based on its genre and as a general episode of tv.

Here are the ratings that we gave for each show:
Lonely Among Us:
AoD: SciFi - 3 Television - 1
Radar: SciFi - 2 Television - 1

Justice
AoD: SciFi - 5 Television - 1
Radar: SciFi - 4 Television - 2

The Battle
AoD: SciFi - 6.5 Television - 3
Radar: SciFi - 5 Television - 3

Hide & Q
AoD: SciFi - 7 Television - 3
Radar: SciFi - 6 Television - 3

Haven
AoD: SciFi - 2.5 Television - 4
Radar: SciFi - 3 Television - 2
We had recorded our comments on the episode of Haven, but due to some lag the recording was horribly jumbled and basically useless. The episode itself wasn't really that great so we did not feel the need to try and re-record it. Here are a few note-worthy items from the episode of haven: We get to meet Lwaxana Troi (Deana's mother) for the first time. At a wedding celebration dinner for Deana and Wyatt, Deana explodes in anger and yells at everyone to stop their "petty bickering" and storms off. Data then asks, in child like exuberance, if everyone would please continue the petty bickering, as he "finds it most intriguing." The unfortunate effects of biological warfare are discussed.

A lot of hard work went into this, and we both hope you will enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it. Feel free to comment and give your 2-cents about it.

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Johnny Elbows on :

I am going to comment on portions of the podcast as they catch my attention. First, I would like to comment on the portion that talks about accents, and the persistence of accents in colonies. We have a very interesting example of this in our world. Currently, one of the easiest ways to distinguish between a Spanish speaker from Spain, and a Spanish speaker from Latin America is to listen to their pronunciation of the letter Z. This difference exists because the Spanish colonies preserve an accent that is long-gone from most of Spain--the archaic accent used in the region of Extremadura, where most of the Conquistadores originated. Thus, an accent is preserved in a colony long after the accent has disappeared from the mother country.

Ancient of Days on :

Thanks for the concrete example - I felt sure that it wasn't unreasonable for this accent to remain, I just didn't know how to assert it strongly.

Mostly, I'm glad to hear someone: a) listened; b) found something worth commenting on. :)

Radar on :

I still think that in a global society, the dominant language would eventually wash out most other accents. But your example is a very good one.

Johnny Elbows on :

When Joey rates one of the episodes, he gives it a 6.5. At that point, Pete observes that Joey is introducing the 0.5 rating. Joey responds that Pete introduced it first. Pete's response is very interesting. He says "that podcast doesn't exist anymore, so I didn't" Does Pete's comment mean that if a record of an event does not exist, the event never happened? Does that also mean that if a record of an event does exist, that the event must have happened?

Since you are both sticklers about Star Trek following its own rules, can we expect that this will be a rule that you will follow on your podcasts? ;)

Radar on :

Interesting thought. I wasn't trying to comment on the existence of events, but why not? I think for my purposes, I shall argue that if no record exists then I can't be held responsible for that historical event. Therefore I am not responsible for the creation of ".5" ratings.

As to the last question, were you referring to us following our rating rule or was it in regards to something else?

Johnny Elbows on :

I was referring to the rule that if no record of an event exists, that the event does not exist either.

Radar on :

I can't speak for my partner (yes, I said it), but we will follow that rule. Trek West 5 also reserves the right to change their mind at a later date. :P

Ancient of Days on :

Darn right you can't speak for me. Truth isn't subjective - if the tree falls in the forest, sound is made independent of any observer.

Radar on :

LOL - prove it.

Ancient of Days on :

I don't have to justify myself to you.

Swatson on :

I am struggling mightily as to the significance or purpose of the podcast. I think this is my main hiccup on trying to understand. Please know there are portions of the podcast that I find humorous based on the interactions of the commentators. However, I am wondering why the podcasts are being done. Are you doing them because you enjoy them, or are you hoping to engender excitement about Star Trek to naysayers or indifferent viewers, or do you just like recording yourself, or are you trying to get picked up by some website who will pay you for your analysis of Star Trek (and other shows)? I couldn't listen to this for an hour. Maybe 15 minutes and a briefer synopsis of each episode. I am impressed with your knowledge and obvious thorough study of your material before presenting. However, is it too much? I felt like I didn't need to see the episodes, so good were your descriptions. Is this part of what you want your listeners to come away with? Of course, I might have had a slightly different response if AoD was actually a famous person. Then I'd want an autograph. I just don't know Radar enough to ask the same.

Sideshow on :

I think my biggest issue with the podcast would be the fluctuation of volume. It's really noticeable with Radar when the switch to the second episode discussion begins.

The Mad Giggler on :

I give this podcast the following scores:

5/5 for Funny Host Interaction. Pete and Joey (as they refer to each other in the podcast) have a very good rapport and their friendly banter is very enjoyable.

1/5 for Theme. Listening to the Star Trek synopses made me even less interested in watching this venerable SciFi franchise.

2/5 for Technical. Volume fluctuations were irritating and it sounded in several parts as if the feed had been raggedly edited.

5/5 for Logo.

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