Sunday, July 19, 2015

#snarkweek - Roboshark and Mega Shark vs. Kolossus

We got off to a strong #snarkweek start with Roboshark and Mega Shark vs. Kolossus.  Two fun movies followed by the Snews hosted by @Holidill and I sat in for @tonysolo.  Oh, and I won a DVD :)



Special thanks to those actors and other connected with the movies for interacting with us on Twitter.  Not intended to be comprehensive, but special thanks to...

Roboshark

  • Alexis Peterman ‏@AlexisPeterman1 (on delay since she is in England)
  • Laura Dale ‏@Laura_E_Dale
  • Roboshark ‏@R0B0SHARK 

Mega Shark vs. Kolossus

  • Amy Rider ‏@ItsAmyRider 
  • Brody Hutzler ‏@brodyhutzler  
  • Christopher Olen Ray ‏@tikiterrors

Chris may be Joining Dylan on Monday for "Dylan Knows" to discuss 3-Headed Shark Attack and Zombie Shark!!

Also, don't miss Mel and I tonight at 10:15pm Central for a special Nurture and Support covering Sharktopus vs. Whalewolf!

https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/clph0fnr15aiponfei76os4trm0

It will just be us since I decided against begging ‏@AlexisPeterman1, @Laura_E_Dale, ‏@ItsAmyRider, amd/or ‏@brodyhutzler to join us :)

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

#snarkweek UPDATE!



We might have to tweak our plans some, but for now, you can expect the following shows to air live around 10:15pm Central time after the wonderful parade of SyFy Original movies starting July 18!  Each show will talk about the movie(s) that night and interact with you on Twitter.

Tell your friends!  Tell your enemies! Just TELL!!!

#snarkweek schedule

Saturday - July 18 

Roboshark (6pm Central)
All hell breaks loose when a great white shark sinks its teeth into an alien space probe in the Pacific, creating a roboshark that invades Seattle and devours everything in its way.

Mega Shark vs. Kolossus (8pm Central)
Russia's search for a new energy source accidentally reawakens a giant robot doomsday device from the Cold War. But that isn't the only threat to humanity when a new Mega Shark swims onto the scene.

SHOW: Snews - News, games, chat for Snarkalecs, hosted by @tonysolo and @Holidill.

Mr. Solo may have a conflict, so we are conducting a nation-wide search for someone to snark-in for Tony.  #thanksobama   

Sunday - July 19

Sharktopus vs. Whalewolf (8pm Central)
The aquatic villain faces off against another hybrid beast created by a mad scientist.

SHOW: Nurture and Support - Recommendation podcast, hosted by @karmic9 and @kellythul

Monday - July 20

3-Headed Shark Attack (6pm Central)
Cruise passengers fight to survive when a hungry, three-headed great white shark tries to feed on them.

Zombie Shark (8pm Central)
A perfect getaway weekend turns into a nightmare for four friends who find themselves fighting for their lives against an experimental shark.

SHOW: Dylan Knows - "Greatest show on YouTube", hosted by @Holidill
Wednesday - July 22

Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!  (8pm Central)
The entire East Coast comes under threat when shark-infused storms wreak havoc on Washington, D.C., and Orlando.

SHOW: Fireside Chats - 1 on 1 interviews by @officialpagan

Saturday - July 25

Lavalantula (8pm Central)
A washed-up action star from the 1990s tries to be a hero in real life, fighting off a monstrous swarm of giant lava-breathing tarantulas that have erupted out of ancient volcanoes in the Santa Monica Mountains and are leaving a fiery path of death and destruction across Los Angeles.

SHOW: Bring Out Your Geek - Geek talk on movies, comics, TV and more, hosted by @yeungjeans

Thursday, July 09, 2015

SNARKWEEK!!

Syfy is running a boatload of original movies starting July 18!

To honor this embarrassment of riches, several us long time so-bad-they-are-good movie fans (who just happen to have podcasts) will be doing special editions of their show 15 minutes after the movies.  This give us a chance to promote each other's shows and, most importantly, snark so-bad-they-are-good movies!!

Welcome to #SNARKWEEK


We are working out the specifics and schedules.  I'll post updates as we do.  But the shows to date that are going to participate are:


@Tonysolo has some travel going on this week, but we'll figure something out :)
 

THE MOVIES!!


Saturday - July 18 

Roboshark (6pm Central)
All hell breaks loose when a great white shark sinks its teeth into an alien space probe in the Pacific, creating a roboshark that invades Seattle and devours everything in its way.

Mega Shark vs. Kolossus (8pm Central)
Russia's search for a new energy source accidentally reawakens a giant robot doomsday device from the Cold War. But that isn't the only threat to humanity when a new Mega Shark swims onto the scene.

Sunday - July 19
(Nurture & Support - tentative)

Sharktopus vs. Whalewolf (8pm Central)
The aquatic villain faces off against another hybrid beast created by a mad scientist.

Monday - July 20

3-Headed Shark Attack (6pm Central)
Cruise passengers fight to survive when a hungry, three-headed great white shark tries to feed on them.

Zombie Shark (8pm Central)
A perfect getaway weekend turns into a nightmare for four friends who find themselves fighting for their lives against an experimental shark.
 
Wednesday - July 22

Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!  (8pm Central)
The entire East Coast comes under threat when shark-infused storms wreak havoc on Washington, D.C., and Orlando.

Saturday - July 25
(Bring Out Your Geek - tentative)

Lavalantula (8pm Central)
Lava breathing tarantulas!!  From the creator of "Big Ass Spider!!"
 

Friday, April 24, 2015

Return to C2E2

I think most of the adventure will be shared on the Bring Out Your Geek site, but I am back at C2E2 and here are some initial headlines....

I still hate driving in Chicago

I am sporting #kettlehead gear today to honor Betsy and Craig

Big Sexy, Kevin Nash, is IN THE HOOOOUSE

I am pricing kilts and fezs

Looking forward to hanging out with @yeungjeans!

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Your Stupid #1 by Kate and Kelly

Katie Frost (@katefrost_inc) and I have been exchanging demotivational tweets with each other over the past few weeks.



We decided this would be a "fun" way to share them with a wider, completely indifferent audience.



#yourstupid





Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Bring Out Your Geek Ep 44 Talking Walking Comics 5 Edit, Edit, Edit

@yeungjeans & I discuss ISSUES 21-14 of the comic http://youtu.be/GVxIQb9TOsU



I dis knitting



Sunday, February 08, 2015

Show Page - A Saul and Battery "Mijo" S1:E2

Saul, two nights in a row!  SEASON 1, EPISODE 2... "Mijo"!!!

Melissa (@karmic9) and I return 24 hours later for the second "A Saul and Battery" -- a LIVE recap of every new "Better Call Saul" episode.



To connect with us via Google+ Hangout on February 9th at 10:15 Central time, go here:

  https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/cencanvpqlfjdjnh3f315pkqsho 


If G+ is not your thing, you can view the show live, and later "not so live" off of:

   
Kelly's YouTube channel


We will recap the episode, share our reactions, and each pick a favorite quote from the show.  

Here is how YOU can join in:

  1. By Twitter (either tweet @karmic9 or @kellythul, or use the hashtag #TalkSaul)
      
  2. By the Google+ Hangout Q&A feature 

We are excited about the show and really want to connect with people, build a community, and #TalkSaul!! 

Saturday, February 07, 2015

Show Page - A Saul and Battery "Uno" S1:E1

So, here we go!  SEASON 1, EPISODE 1!!!



Melissa (@karmic9) and I are hosting "A Saul and Battery" -- a LIVE recap of every new "Better Call Saul" episode.

To connect with us via Google+ Hangout on February 8th at 10:15 Central time, go here:

  https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/c7p9a9kgk39bi2fhkvlcehfj2ps


If G+ is not your thing, you can view the show live, and later "not so live" off of:

     
Kelly's YouTube channel


We plan to recap the episode, share our reactions, and each pick a favorite quote from the show.  

Here is how YOU can join in:

  1. By Twitter (either tweet @karmic9 or @kellythul, or use the hashtag #TalkSaul)
      
  2. By the Google+ Hangout Q&A feature 

We are excited about the show and really want to connect with people, build a community, and #TalkSaul!! 



Saturday, January 31, 2015

Excited about "Better Call Saul"??

I am :)

So is Melissa (@karmic9)

In fact, we are SO excited that we will be hosting a LIVE post-show recap on YouTube 15 minutes after each new episode completes (Central time).  And we are calling it...


You can join us here at 10:15pm CST each week after the show:

 https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/c7p9a9kgk39bi2fhkvlcehfj2ps 


And PLEASE do!! Right now, Melissa and I plan to recap the episode, share our reactions, and each pick a favorite quote from the show.  What will make this even better is if YOU join us...

  1. By Twitter (either tweet @karmic9 or @kellythul, or use the hashtag #ASaulAndBattery or the shorter #TalkSaul)
      
  2. By the Google Hangout Q&A feature.  This whole "Event" thing in G+ still puzzles me, so if there is a better way to do this, please share in the comment section.
PLUS, we have a trailer!!!  With music!!


We are excited about the show and really want to connect with people, build a community, and #TalkSaul!! 

This type of show is new to us, so we welcome your feedback and let us know if you want to join us as a sometime (or regular) Hangout participant (looking at YOU @yeungjeans)


Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Bring Out Your Geek Ep 43 Talking Walking Comics 4

JORTGATE! WALKERLOAF! Bring Out Your Geek Ep 43 Talking Walking Comics 4:  #thewalkingdead w/ @yeungjeans and moi



Thursday, January 01, 2015

Stuff and thangs...

There have been a few changes in the Thul multimedia juggernaut and I thought I would catch everyone up.

Snarkalec Radio 

After two extremely fun years, Snarkalec Radio ended in December. I really enjoyed doing the show with Tony (@tonysolo) and Mel, and then later with Tony and Mike (@officialpagan).  We had some awesome guests and awesome times.  It just came to the point where a weekly 90 minute live show was going to be tough for any of us to sustain.  Special thanks to Tony for asking me to join the crew when it all started.

Mike,Tony and I still recap the YouTube masterpiece "The Assistant" via a show called "Talking Assistant".  You can find both shows on Dylan Lange's Assistant playlist on his YouTube Channel.

Nurture and Support

Mel (@karmic9) and I continue to "share all the awesome" each Friday when we release the latest episode of the "Nurture and Support" podcast.  If you are not familiar, we share recommendations on books, apps, movies, TV shows, etc. - as well as social media recommendations.  You can connect with us via iTunes, Stitcher, and the shows will also run on Live 365's "Loud N Loaded" internet radio channel.


Bring Out Your Geek

Inexplicably, I have now also joined the "Bring Out Your Geek" videocast.  Why inexplicably??  
  1. I have a face made for radio
  2. The Bring Out Your Geek ringleader is Jeans (@yeungjeans) and she holds the title of NEMESIS OF THE STATE!

    As you all know, I am a gentle, kind person on social media.  With no provocation whatsoever, people are often mean to me and when they are, I list them as ENEMIES OF THE STATE!! via a Twitter list.  Those that are exceptionally evil are also added to the ULTRA ENEMIES OF THE STATE!! list.  The most vile earns the right to be placed on a one person list, the aforementioned NEMESIS OF THE STATE!   The aforementioned Jeans.
Nemesis thing aside, I'll be joining Jeans, Bronwyn (@shinybabyb), as well as that Mel character to talk movies, TV and the like.  I am very excited that Jeans and I decided to revisit The Walking Dead comic.  These episodes are coming out very soon and we will tackle 4-5 issues a show.


#teamamykel

When ZNation is running, or when SyFy decides to give us a new original movie on a Saturday, Amy (@Amy_Glitters) and I will continue team up to provide a stream of hilarious puns.  At least we think so.  And... yes, I KNOW Amy is funnier.


And that all I have to say about all that.
  


    

Wednesday, August 06, 2014

Because, Piranhaconda egg...

Behold my arts and crafty nature and gaze in wonder and dismay...


Thursday, June 26, 2014

#Greatbandnames Part Deux

The following is a second joint posting by Dane (@ATX_ddane) and me....

We had the opportunity to spend even more time with even more coworkers from across the country this week.  Again, while maintaining the laser-like professional business focus that has become expected of us, we managed once again to capture any #greatbandname that emerged in discussions.

Which were:
  • Chopped Liver and Onions
  • Micro Inequities
  • Cumulative Trauma
  • Wired to Woo Hoo
  • Cauldron of Change
  • Toasted Pine Nuts
  • Red Blaze Salad
  • I Didn't Know U Were Such a Dork
  • Heart on the Wrong Side
  • Nothing Smells Stinky Here
  • Shamelessly Steel
  • Commander's Intent
  • Tribe of the Heavy Breathers
  • Bacon Jam
  • Creme Brulee Sachet 
  • Virtual Grooming
  • Short Legs Walking Fast
  • Marcus Cobra Heart
  • Five Minutes and No Coffee
  • Virtual Cookies
  • Intentional Attention
  • Baptism by Fire
  • Wallace Red Phone
  • Padfolio
  • Meeting Confluence 
Feel free to pick your favorites and list them in the comments.


Thursday, June 12, 2014

Sticky on the Wall and other #greatbandnames

The following is a joint posting by Dane (@ATX_ddane) and me....


We had the opportunity to spend three full days of quality time with some peers from across the country this week.  While maintaining the laser-like professional business focus that has become expected of us, we managed to also track any #greatbandname that emerged in discussions.  The following is the complete list and several attendees' top 3 picks.  

Feel free to let us know yours via Twitter or in the comments.   Oh, and follow @holland_72 on Twitter

THE LIST
  • Cries of Outrage 
  • Bathroom Aficionado 
  • Cognizant About Critters
  • Warm and Fuzzy Kelly
  • P. MINTCUTT (Pardon Me, I Need To Crawl Under The Table)
  • SMEness
  • No Freaking Idea
  • Skeet Kills
  • Facial Heartburn
  • Double Stars Have Aligned
  • Food Smell
  • The Bottom of Analytics
  • Short Some Anchors
  • Floater Blu
  • F IT
  • Posting is Just a Big Red Pea
  • Aspirational Peas
  • Family Buck Stretch
  • Letter Tailoring Mom
  • Home School Dropout
  • Solo SMEness
  • I Got Your Pink Right Here
  • Stupid by Proxy
  • Option 6
  • Sticky on the Wall
  • Mark Wahlberging
  • Flag a High
  • The LRF
  • Yodes & Nickel
  • Fits of Rage
  • That's STUPID
  • Focus Break
  • Traditional Spelling

    Addendum...
      
  • Pre-flare Activity 
  • Influential on Ducks
  • Money for Weeener
  • Human Font
  • Allocation Without Consent
  • Noodling Pansies 

DANE'S PICKS
  1. Stupid by Proxy
  2. Home School Dropout
  3. Floater Blue
KELLY'S PICKS
  1. Sticky on the Wall
  2. Home School Dropout
  3. Family Buck Stretch
CHRIS'S PICKS
  1. Stupid by Proxy
  2. Pre-flare Activity
  3. Bathroom Aficionado 

MATTHEW'S PICKS
  1. Sticky on the Wall
  2. Stupid by Proxy
  3. Fits of Rage
HOLLY'S PICKS
  1. Fits of Rage
  2. Pre-flare Activity
  3. Home School Dropout

Sunday, April 27, 2014

The Tale of C2E2 (The Final Chapter)

Dawn broke yet again on the third day of C2E2.



Again, later, The Kelly awoke.

A queen was present this day.  While The Kelly attempted to engage her in conversation, she remained focused on a strange device and indicated she had issues to resolve regarding a trade federation.



On the day, many heros still remained on the grounds of C2E2.  Some were round...




Some less so....




And some were frozen...




As he wandered the now familiar territory, The Kelly came upon the magician Sir Anthony of Kosar, a very pleasant man who had won a great contest of skill...



Yet, not all greeted The Kelly with the same level of excitement...



Yet a third day The Kelly strode to the wall of greetings, where he added to his latest inscription honoring the House of Snark.


Next he enjoyed two wonderful meetings where each assembled group were merry, kind to strangers, and spun tales of great interest.  

The first of which were Ambassadors of Defiance...






Then those of the Warehouse in the 13th land held court.  This particular event was full of much laughter,  mostly caused by a playful rogue called Eddie.  An intriguing tale mentioning Alice the Cooper greatly pleased The Kelly, as you would expect.






Sadly, the time had come for The Kelly to depart.  The knights of Uber returned to take him to the iron horse stable. The stable was overjoyed with The Kelly's return and released fowl to honor the event.


It was a wonderful trip full of friends and fun.  Even though The Kelly was forced to journey home next to a companion who was a NEVER ENDING flood of words (seriously, OMG, words words words words words words, I am fairly sure she never breathed), he stayed of good cheer.  Pretty much.  

And as for the horse head mask, The Kelly decided the gold he used to secure fine art for his clan was gold enough to spend. 

Maybe next year.

Saturday, April 26, 2014

The Tale of C2E2 (Part 2)

Dawn broke of the second day.

Later, The Kelly got up.

As he made his way to the gates of C2E2 once more, he faced the dreaded troop of Storm Guards.


They refused his entry, but The Kelly knew them well and ran in none the less.  They fired their weapons - never nearing the mark.  Typical.

On this day The Kelly honored the traditions of the people of C2E2 and dressed in disguise.  For this day he chosen to replicate the appearance of Jayne from the plains of Firefly.  Mel of Corgi had assisted The Kelly by creating a headdress consistent with the traditions of the Firefly people.  It was a fine and cunning headdress, and large as well, as this was required. Once inside the gate The Kelly greeted the town ghost, per custom.



After much searching, The Kelly found Jeans the Red who had also traveled to C2E2 with her people. There was great rejoicing 


Attired as one of the plain dwellers of Firefly it took little time for The Kelly to find others who had chosen to do the same.  Shiney.


The second day of C2E2 brought many more people than the first.  The dead walked among the living.  Hair of every color could be found.  Oddly, many had chosen to wear garb that pulled tight, and sometimes seemed to be under the most dire of stress.  

Oh, and there were gods...


Not only could every shade of colored hair be found, the same held true for skin of many...


As with day one, once more The Kelly left the mark of the House of Snark



As was his habit on the first day, the Kelly attended several meetings by the fire where stories were told.  RJ of Mitte, a young lad of a mere 20 plus some seasons, won the day.  Kind, articulate, and thoughtful - his meeting with the C2E2 people was truly a pleasure.  


The only small event that marred this discussion was when Walt the Methodian tried to enter the room. While he knocked and then threaded lightly, he was summarily dispatched over his shouts for some wizard called Saul.


As the day wore on, The Kelly became tired.  He let his guard down and much to his surprise he ended up face to face with death incarnate.


Oddly, death incarnate was a friendly and jovial type.  He and The Kelly had a very enjoyable chat.  Death took notes on The Kelly's many "enemies of the state" and promised to visit these unpleasant vermin at his earliest convenience.  Being all-powerful, he knew that he and The Kelly's paths would cross.  In anticipation of this event he had prepared a scroll that offered the soundest wisdom one could receive...


As the second night ended, The Kelly still had no horse head mask, and his dismay on this choice continued to grow.

Friday, April 25, 2014

The Tale of C2E2 (Part 1)

The Kelly departed the village of Bloom on a bright sunny morn.  Much to his dismay as he boarded the iron horse, he discovered the only saddle he could secure without a traveling companion (The Kelly values not nearby companions) was of the smallest of nature.  This made access to his book of chrome difficult, but as with the many challenges he had faced, he persevered.



The iron horse had made peace with the goddess Wifi and this pleased The Kelly.  Upon arrival on the outskirts of the land of C2E2, he made camp the largest of iron horse stables. A man who honored his duties, he communed with the Conference of Call per obligations of his employ.  It appeared others had made camp there as well, but had to depart in haste


The highly reliable knights of Uber then spirited The Kelly to Lord Hyatt's castle that overlooked the Fields of McCormick and C2E2.  He arrived at the gates prepared for adventure.


The land of C2E2 was full of many shopkeepers.  Many of the wares appealed to The Kelly.  Many, many of the wares.


He reluctantly left the shops, promising to return, but he had larger business to attend to.  Past the cactus, a gift to all mankind, was Sir Mick of Foley.  Mick and The Kelly chatted warmly and Sir Mick inscribed his tome to commemorate the event.





The Kelly then hunted some wild Gyros that frequent the Fields of McCormick and dined. The Mad Scott, Baron Brave, had sent message that The Kelly should place the mark of House Snarkalec in the public square.  His will was done.


Later The Kelly gathered around the fires of many storytellers.  One of the C2E2 nobles, Lady Yaya, had chosen to celebrate the gathering by dressing as if she were a bat and posed for the crowds to observe her in her finery


After gathering around the final fire of the night, the evening ended with the thought that had plagued The Kelly all day...

"Do I want, or do I need, a horse head mask?"