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Anomaly Podcast

Jen and Angelaanomalypodcast.com
The Anomaly Podcast offers unique insights into the world of sic fi and fantasy. This women-hosted, fun-loving show will satisfy your craving for something different with entertaining (some say hilarious) and enlightening commentary on your favorite movies, TV shows, books, and games. Podcasting since 2007 from South Central Texas—we're the halfway point between Muggle and Geek.
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Episodes

Anomaly Supplemental: Jurassic Park

For full show notes and links to our social media, visit anomalypodcast.com This month, while KC is busy a moving couple hundred miles, I was joined by Anomaly Correspondent and Staff Writer Sarah to talk about Jurassic Park. From the very beginning, we had some particularly difficult issues with Skype, and even after correcting the audio as much as possible, Sarah still sounds a bit like she's in a fishbowl. Apologies. Along with favorite quotes/characters/scenes and John Williams's majestic sc...

Aug 13, 20141 hr 4 min

Anomaly| Guardians of The Galaxy Review

"I am Groot!" In this edition of Anomaly, Angela and I review Guardians of The Galaxy. In short, the casting was great! The dialogue was clever, the comedy was non-stop awesome! And, as Gen Xers who both lived by the "awesome mix tape", as teenagers and young women, we both LOVED the soundtrack. It's definitely one to buy. We highly recommend you see this movie... now! Thanks for listening! Never miss an Anomaly episode! You can subscribe to our podcast through iTunes , Zune and Blackberry store...

Aug 08, 20141 hr 1 min

Anomaly of The People vs. George Lucas

In this episode Jen and Angela discuss a Star Wars documentary, by Alexandre O. Philippe, called: THE PEOPLE vs. GEORGE LUCAS. The film, now available on Netflix, aims to deconstruct the cultural legacy of George Lucas--a man whose life, feelings and creative impulses remain largely shrouded in mystery." (from PeopleVsGeorge Lucas.com/about) Visit the Show notes for this episode » Like Anomaly on Facebook. Join the Anomaly Facebook Group. Follow Anomaly on Twitter. Rate the show on iTunes and St...

Aug 04, 20141 hr 20 min

Your Moment of Who: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy (Seventh Doctor)

You know the drill by now. The end of July means it's time that KC and I talk about the Seventh Doctor, by way of "The Greatest Show in the Galaxy." After some preliminary research, we put this serial out there as our frontrunner for viewing, and received no other suggestions. But our uncontested winner turned out to be one of our favorite serials (featuring one of our favorite Doctors) in this project. As usual, the conversation takes some diversions, into things like "Zoobilee Zoo" and cosplay...

Jul 29, 201422 min

Anomaly Supplemental: "Clue: The Movie"

This month on Anomaly Supplemental, KC and Sue discuss (and quote) Clue: The Movie, the 1985 film based on the classic board game. Along with favorite quotes and production trivia, the co-hosts discuss which characters they play in the game, KC shares her dream cast for a stage production or remake of Clue, Sue shares musicals that Clue fans might enjoy, and the hosts discuss the appropriate mix of witty dialogue and what they refer to as "potty jokes." Twitter: @AnomalyPodcast Like us on Facebo...

Jul 23, 201449 min

|Anomaly's Geek Mom Review| How to Train Your Dragon 2

Jen talks about her trip to the movies with her son, Aaron. She describes his crazy antics during the film then gives her impressions of the movie before her little boy provides his own review. This is a movie review and a slice of life hybrid; the first edition of a new podcast series and one of many adventures to be shared by this geek mom and her rambunctious preschooler. Comments welcome from you and your children. Please send your comments, questions or suggestions to girlygeekz@gmail.com o...

Jul 09, 201412 min

Your Moment of Who: The Mark of the Rani (Sixth Doctor)

The end of another month means the KC and Sue chat about another Doctor! We're on another adventure with Peri, but this time, she's accompanying the Sixth Doctor, as portrayed by Colin Baker, in The Mark of the Rani ( show notes ). In this episode, KC makes a potentially controversial statement about The Master, we collectively decide that we need the Rani to return to New Who, and Sue ends up pitching an episode idea for Series 8. (You can have it, Moffat! All yours!) Twitter: @AnomalyPodcast L...

Jun 26, 201416 min

Anomaly Supplemental: The Night Circus (Book Review)

In this month's episode of Anomaly Supplemental, Sue and KC review and rave over "The Night Circus," the 2011 debut novel of Erin Morgenstern. Show Notes Here » KC and Sue share their love of the book and spend the first portion of the episode suggesting why listeners might enjoy the book. Topics include analyzing (and mild myth-busting) the book's publicized synopsis, books similar to "The Night Circus," and the difficulty of placing it in a certain genre. Note: There will be spoilers for the b...

Jun 25, 201448 min

Anomaly | Star Trek: DS9: "The Visitor"

In this special Father's Day episode, Jen and Angela talk about their dads and discuss a Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode entitled: The Visitor . The story wonderfully illustrates the bond between father and child and the sacrifices they often make for one another. Show Notes Here » The majority of this chat is spoiler free, but at the moment the spoilers begin a warning is played. If you haven't seen this particular Star Trek episode, we hope that you'll pause our discussion, watch The Visito...

Jun 14, 201453 min

Your Moment of Who: The Caves of Androzani

Happy fifth month and Happy Fifth Doctor! KC and I discuss Peter Davison's Doctor, his companion Perry, and his regeneration episode, The Caves of Androzani. We were both a bit loopy that evening, and this show includes references to Saturday Night Live, Star Trek (both TOS and TNG), Farscape, The Phantom of the Opera, Community, and Forrest Gump. You're welcome. Show Notes Here » Twitter: @AnomalyPodcast Like us on Facebook and join the Facebook group . Visit our website at anomalypodcast.com f...

May 29, 201419 min

Anomaly Supplemental: Geeky Guilty Pleasures

Click here for Show Notes >> This month's Anomaly Supplemental is an admission of guilt from KC and Sue. Well, "guilty pleasures," that is. From reality TV shows to paranormal romances, the Supplemental hosts cover almost every geeky and non-geeky guilty pleasure that they hold. The phrase itself has a lot of connotations, but we're focusing on the chocolate cake analogy--chocolate cake may be delicious and you want more every time you have some, but how many times have you had a slice for...

May 20, 20141 hr 2 min

The Women of Star Wars | Anomaly

May the Fourth be with you! In this special Star Wars Day episode, Jen and Angela discuss the women of the Star Wars universe. Click for show notes . To the hosts, Star Wars also encompasses what was formerly known as: “The Expanded Universe” or “The EU” as fans call it. The EU included all officially licensed content, outside the films and television shows; such as novels, comics and games. Minor spoilers included regarding characters. Please see the episode show notes to find out how far to fa...

May 04, 20141 hr 13 min

Your Moment of Who: Genesis of the Daleks (Fourth Doctor)

It's the end of April, and time to talk about the Fourth Doctor, Tom Baker. With so many serials to choose from during Four's tenure, KC and I narrowed it down a bit by companion (Sarah Jane Smith was required) before opening the poll up in the Anomaly Facebook group . Genesis of the Daleks won by a landslide, and now we know why. Show Notes » As usual, we talk about costumes, effects, make up, and the philosophical questions posed by the serial. All while being distracted by our animals and mak...

Apr 30, 201425 min

Anomaly of Geek Couture

In this mini skirt episode of Anomaly, Jen and Angela talk about Geek Couture. What is couture? What is Geek Couture? The two discuss their Facebook Group's recent debate on the subject. Is it contributing to the dilution of geekdom or should we, as geeks, encourage creativity and geek diversity in our community? We would like to hear your thoughts. What do you think of San Diego Comic Con's inclusion of the Geek Couture Fashion Show? Does it make it easier to digest, knowing that Ashley Eckstei...

Apr 22, 201423 min

Anomaly Supplemental: Muppets in Space

This April podcast is entitled “Muppets in Space” in which Sue and KC have a discussion about Muppets and puppets of all sorts in science fiction and genre entertainment. Included is Sue's disclaimer about why we chose this episode's title along with the difference between Muppets and puppets. The co-hosts also discuss the lack of puppetry and practical effects in modern films, what separates puppeteers from men in suits, the effect Jim Henson had on the entertainment industry, and more. Show No...

Apr 18, 201456 min

Your Moment of Who: The Sea Devils (Third Doctor)

It's [barely still] March, and that means it's the Third Doctor's month! After a poll on the Anomaly Facebook group, we found ourselves watching the Series 9 serial "The Sea Devils." Thanks, guys. We have a great time talking about the Third Doctor, Jo Grant's fashion sense, and the Master's beard. Oh, and those amazing cousins of the Silurians, the ever-amusing Sea Devils. Show Notes » Let's face it - this is not a "good" episode, by any means, but it is a great one. And this may be the best ti...

Mar 30, 201424 min

Anomaly Supplemental on Sherlock, Series Three

In this episode of Anomaly Supplemental, Sue and KC share their reactions to Sherlock series three. They talk about their reactions to [spoiler] and [more spoilers], answer a question about whether or not a non-classic Sherlock fan should watch Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss’s modern take, and discuss varying degrees of fandom for Sherlock and other shows. Twitter: @AnomalyPodcast Like us on Facebook and join the Facebook group. Visit our website at anomalypodcast.com Send feedback and comments t...

Mar 26, 20141 hr 15 min

Anomaly's Anniversary Episode

In this episode, Jen and Angela celebrate their show's 7th anniversary. Well, they celebrated it a week after the actual podcast party, which was held during a live broadcast. It was a fleeting moment of art that can't be duplicated. But in this installment, the hosts addded fun clips from their favorite Anomaly episodes and discussed their plans for future episodes. A bonus track is also included at the end. Thank you for listening to our show! Twitter: @AnomalyPodcast Like us on Facebook and j...

Mar 19, 201459 min

Special Announcment

Anomaly's Live anniversary episode will be broadcast on Mixlr.com on March 1, 2014 at 2:00 PM CST. mixlr.com/anomalypodcast. You can also find a link at AnomalyPodcast.com and on the Anomaly FB Fan Page and FB Group pages. The new Star Wars EU podcast that Jen hosts with her friends Chris and Joe, is now on iTunes! It will be added to other places soon. For now, you can find a link to their iTunes Preview Page and their RSS feed on the Star Wars Stacks FB Fan page: Facebook.com/theStarWarsStacks...

Feb 27, 20144 min

Your Moment of Who: The Tomb of the Cybermen (Second Doctor)

Get your Show Notes here . It's the second episode in our Classic Who series, which means we're talking about Patrick Troughton, the Second Doctor! After taking recommendations and then polling the Anomaly Facebook Group , we settled on the fifth series serial "The Tomb of the Cybermen," which also happens to be the earliest complete serial from the Second Doctor's tenure. We discuss our impressions of the Second Doctor, before and after watching this story; his companions; the, um, interesting ...

Feb 21, 201426 min

Anomaly of Star Trek TNG: Rascals

In this edition of Anomaly, Jen and Angela discuss "Rascals" from Star Trek: The NExt Generation's sixth season. It's an episode that features a preteen Picard, Guinan, Keiko and Ro; it's not the "best of Trek", but it is certainly one of the more entertaining of this particular series. Angela and Jen also announce their plans for a live anniversary show--Anomaly is now seven years old and to celebrate they are hosting a live broadcast on Mixlr on March 1st at 2pm CST. There will be a chat room ...

Feb 19, 201444 min

Anomaly Supplemental on Pushing Daisies (The Dearly Departed TV Series)

In this episode of Anomaly Supplemental, Sue and KC discuss the dearly departed ABC series Pushing Daisies. Amongst topics of discussion are the cast and the writing, its early cancellation, and attempts at continuing the story. Connect to Anomaly through Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, etc. Visit anomalypodcast.com for show notes, photos, archived episodes, and more. Support Anomaly and Anomaly Supplemental with iTunes and Stitcher ratings and reviews, donations, online store purchases, a...

Feb 12, 201455 min

Your Moment of Who: An Unearthly Child (First Doctor)

In this episode of Your Moment of Who, KC and I begin our Classic Who series. This month - because it's still January - we watched the very first Doctor Who serial ever - "An Unearthly Child" - with the very first Doctor ever, William Hartnell. The serial includes 4 episodes: "An Unearthly Child," "The Cave of Skulls," "The Forest of Fear," and "The Firemaker." We talk a bit about the difference in style from 1963 to now, how the character of the Doctor has changed (or not changed), and come to ...

Feb 01, 201420 min

Anomaly Vidcast: Austin Comic Con 2013

Jen and Angela tell the tale of their Nov. 2013 cosplay adventures, at the Wizard World Comic Con in Austin, Texas. The commentary and footage is focused on: - The cosplay experience at Austin Comic Con - Tips on wearing a Star Trek: The Original Series skant dress (don't make our mistakes, ladies) - The Scott Bakula/ William Shatner and Jewel Staite panels - Photos ops with various celebrities - A mini review of their Skant dresses, made by Anovos and CosplaySky, - A report on their experience ...

Jan 22, 201436 min

Anomaly Supplemental: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Happy New Year, Anomaly listeners! Right before the busy holiday season, Sue and I took some time to chat about modern animation classic, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas . The ladies also quickly discuss what they've been up to, and sneak in an impromptu review of Disney's Frozen . So, spoiler warning for those who have not seen it yet. The Frozen mini-review runs about 5 to 6 minutes long for those who want to remain spoiler-free. Theme music is used by permission of Marian Call. Go...

Jan 04, 20141 hr 6 min

Your Moment of Who: The Time of the Doctor (2013 Christmas Special)

In this episode of "Your Moment of Who", KC and Sue discuss Matt Smith's last episode as The Doctor. We talk about scenes, moments, plot points, plot holes, and our hopes and dreams for Series 8. Many thanks to our listeners Meds (aka Simon), Greg, Michele, and Amber for sharing their thoughts in this episode. If you agree and want to back us up, or disagree and want to tell us why, just email us at moregirlygeekz(at)gmail.com or call and leave us a voicemail at 248-419-GEEK (4335). **SPOILERS, ...

Dec 30, 201344 min

Anomaly of Icarus Down: Tedi Nicoletos

In this edition of Anomaly, Angela and Jen interview the lead actress of Icarus Down, Tedi Nicoletos. Visit the show notes at AnomalyPodcast.com for links and video. Please share the episode with your friends and rate us on iTunes! Thanks for listening! girlygeekz@gmail.com

Dec 03, 201315 min

Your Moment of Who: The Day of the Doctor

Kasey and Sue geek out over "The Day of the Doctor," talking about anything and everything. We share thoughts, questions, and predctions. SPOILERS, SWEETIES. Please check out the show notes on anomalypodcast.com for lots of photos, videos, and links.

Nov 27, 201355 min

Anomaly: Costuming 101

In this edition of Anomaly, Jen and Angela are joined by Angela's husband Jim and their mutual friend "Sith Jen" (formerly known as "Buggy's Jen"). The discussion began with a fista cuffs debate regarding Arthur Dent and Bilbo Baggins. They then chatted about their costume plans for Austin Comic Con and the Texas Renaissance Festival and gave tips and suggestions for those new to cosplay. Visit us at Austin Comic Con: Novemeber 22-24th! We have a table in the fan group area. Join our Facebook Gr...

Nov 14, 20130

Anomaly Supplemental: Why Is Horror Appealing?

In this episode of Anomaly Supplemental, KC and Sue discuss why the horror genre appeals to the masses. Topics include psychological effects, blending horror with other genres, and the select scary movies and TV that the Supplemental ladies enjoy. Theme music is used by permission of Marian Call. (http://www.mariancall.com) Have feedback or comments? Send us an email or mp3 audio to moregirlygeekz(at)gmail.com! Next episode topic: Bryan Fuller's Pushing Daisies (TV Show)...

Nov 02, 20131 hr 17 min
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