Up a Paddle

Up a Paddle - Episode 53 - It's On Like Donkey KongThis 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.NewsDisney, 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 Ti...more

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 YearSpore Dated - September 7, 2008NASA MMORPGThe Writer's Strike is OverWalmart dropping HD-DVD So is ToshibaToy Story 1 and 2 Returning to Theaters in 3DRumor Roundup Del Toro to helm Hobbit Movies?ADV Going Under?Counte...more

Up a Paddle - Episode 51 - The Grinch Stole This PodcastIt'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 H...more

Up a Paddle - Episode 50 - Propaganda is FunThis 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.NewsGolgo 13 TV series greenlitFist of the North Star OVA's announcedOther stuff happened as well this year.  JibJab is thereReview Walt Disney Treasures: On the War FrontThis is a great set for history buffs or vintage Disney fans.  I highly recommend it.  This set is chock full of training and P...more

Up a Paddle - Episode 49 - War Stories, Part IIThis 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 NewsW00t 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 ...more

Up a Paddle - Episode 48 - In Case of Happiness, Listen to this PodcastThis 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 pla...more

Up a Paddle - Episode 46 - Everybody Yes!Or It's the Most Wonderful Time of the YearIt'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 whic...more