Robot Sweatshop: Comics and Pop Culture Podcast

Robot Sweatshop - Episode 34: To Catch A Podcaster

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:13:00 GMT

A new episode of the world-famous podcast, Robot Sweatshop, featuring:

- a new cast member
- Walking Dead talk
- videogame talk
- weird tangents (thanks, Mike!)

Enjoy!*

*This is a Skypecast, so the sound quality is so-so. But enjoyable nonetheless!

Robot Sweatshop - Episode 33: An Interview With Ben Morse of Marvel

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 03:26:00 GMT

Hello, Internet! Boy, do I have a podcast for you.

In this very exciting episode of Robot Sweatshop, Dan talks one-on-one with Ben Morse -- formerly of Wizard, and currently Assistant Editor of Marvel.com -- about Ben's first-ever published comics work in the new Marvel Holiday Spectacular, current goings-on at Marvel.com, and tons more. A must listen. Swearsies!

Robot Sweatshop - Episode 32: Halloween Spooktacular 2009!

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:11:00 GMT

Hello, Robot Sweatshoppers! Welcome to our Halloween Spooktacular 2009, filled with talk about SCARY STUFF, from comics to movies. Give it a listen...if you dare!

Robot Sweatshop - Episode 31: Live From Outer Space, Brooklyn

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:41:00 GMT

And we're back! Again! Lovable scamps Dan (who sounds like he's calling in from a space station), Mike and Frank (who sounds like he's calling in from the bottom of a well) discuss the making of Family Fun's appearance on STREET COURT, Beatles Rock Band, Beatles remasters, and lots more. Another great one!

Robot Sweatshop - Episode 30: Hello Jude

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:10:00 GMT

In this installment of Robot Sweatshop: Dan, Chris and Frank talk RiffTrax live, DC's recent and upcoming animated flicks, the new PS3, The Beatles: Rock Band and lots more, as only they can. Dig it!

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Robot Sweatshop - Episode 29: Yellow Hat Guy Exclusive Interview

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:20:00 GMT

After a brief break, we're back with a huge new episode: a one-on-one, exclusive interview with the controversial Yellow Hat Guy. This is a must listen for those wanting to learn more about the man and his infamous encounter with comics creator Rob Liefeld.

Robot Sweatshop - Episode 28: The Dan Show Part 2 with Live Phone Calls!

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:35:00 GMT

Welcome to the second installment of The Dan Show, which was streamed live over the internetssss. This is a great one, as Dan talks "The Shield," "The Goon," and takes actual live phone calls from listeners. A must listen, again. Enjoy and happy Friday (or whatever day you may be listening to this)!

Robot Sweatshop - Episode 27: The Dan Show

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:52:00 GMT

A brand new episode of Robot Sweatshop featuring just Dan! This is Robot Sweatshop as you've never heard it: Listen as Dan discusses Paul McCartney live at Citi Field, a new form of pan-handling he saw on the NYC subway, talks Batman and Robin and Wednesday Comics, RiffTrax Live, AND takes some phone calls. A must listen -- AGAIN! Download this episode Subscribe at iTunes Email us at robotsweatshop@gmail.com Visit us online at RobotSweatshop.com

Robot Sweatshop - Episode 26: Say Say Say "Transformers 2" Sucked

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 03:09:00 GMT

The grand Skype experiment continues! Only this time it's coherent! Join Dan, Mike, Chris and occasionally Frank as we discuss Transformers 2, X-Men Forever, Michael Jackson, and lots more. A MUST LISTEN.

Robot Sweatshop - Episode 25: Violence in Comics and Other Fun Stuff

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:03:00 GMT

Another brand new episode of Robot Sweatshop! The main topic of discussion in this installment is Violence in Comics, but there's also lots of talk on Futurama, Movies That Make Us Cry, Batman and Robin #1, and tons more. So give a listen, subscribe at iTunes, and leave us an iTunes review. We'll be your friend forever.

Episode 24a - The Skype Experiment - Stars & Skype

Fri, 29 May 2009 18:26:00 GMT

Another episode from those lovable scamps who are too lazy to travel out Kensington, Brooklyn. Or as Frank thought it was called, "Netherlands, Brooklyn." We tried doing this one over Skype and rather than edit it all, we purposely went for a Waholian approach and left it all in for all those flies on the wall. Download it now because it will probably end up on the Robot Sweatshop chopping block/atom smasher in a week or so when we realize how jury-rigged it all is. Special appearance by Road Rally Ali. Discussed: Mike's lack of age, Dan's wedding, Frank's weekend - excited yet? Then some small pondering on Terminator:Salvation, Let The Right One In, Great Adventure, Indian caste system, Wolverine, Star Trek, and plenty of false endings.

Robot Sweatshop - Episode 24: I Don't Have to Do Anything

Mon, 11 May 2009 03:41:00 GMT

And we're back! Dan, Mike and Frank talk All Hail Megatron, X-Men Origins: Wolverine (spoiler-free!), and Movies (Mostly Bad) We Want to Own on Blu-ray. It's a must listen, if I say so myself. And I say so!

Robot Sweatshop - Episode 23: Biggest Show Ever

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:07:00 GMT

Hello, faithful listeners. As can be seen by the title of this episode, this is a big one. The awesome Ali Aron and Caroline Carr make their Robot Sweatshop debuts. The topic is our best ever: Movie Flops We Love (or whatever we ended up calling it). Plus, some comic book talk as usual. This is a great episode to jump onboard!

Robot Sweatshop - Episode 22: A Spicy Meat-a-ball!

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 21:04:00 GMT

This is a very exciting episode of Robot Sweatshop: we welcome new panelist Frank Caratozzolo (from the internet's Best Game Ever), discuss vintage game systems, Street Fighter 4 (yet again), Hulk Vs., and Scrabble.

Robot Sweatshop - Episode 21: The Pop Culture Gauntlet

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 03:22:00 GMT

In this new episode of Robot Sweatshop, Dan and Chris discuss pretty much all things pop culture: music (The Gaslight Anthem, The Killers), video games (OnLive, Street Fighter 4, Pikmin for Wii), TV (Mystery Science Theater 3000, Cinematic Titanic), and comics (Batman: Battle for the Cowl). If it's nerdy and niche, we talk about it here!

Robot Sweatshop - Episode 20: The Stephen Zisner Interview

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:49:00 GMT

In this episode of Robot Sweatshop, Dan interviews famous comics blogger Stephen Zisner about his blog, reviewing comics, and the brilliance of Uncanny X-Men #282.

Robot Sweatshop - Episode 19: Street Fighter 4, Green Lantern, and Chris Has a Meltdown

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 03:40:00 GMT

In this episode of Robot Sweatshop, join Dan and Chris as they discuss Street Fighter 4, Green Lantern comics, All Star Superman and Batman RIP.

But be sure to stick around until the very end. (See the title of this episode.)

Robot Sweatshop - Episode 18: The Barry Ludtnik Interview

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 03:50:00 GMT

In this special Friday edition of Robot Sweatshop, Dan gives a one-one-one interview with forgotten comics legend Barry Ludtnik. Ludtnik tells the story behind the creation of some of his better known characters, his pitch for Superman, his time with other comic greats, including Will Eisner, Stan Lee, and more.

Be sure to tune back in Monday for yet another new episode. ROBOT SWEATSHOP IS BACK!

Robot Sweatshop - Episode 17: Watching the Watchmen

Mon, 9 Mar 2009 01:51:00 GMT

Dan, Chris and special guest Jen sit down for a discussion on Watchmen, the film and the comic, minutes after seeing the movie for the first time. Dan has read the comic twice; Chris finished reading it literally just before seeing the film; and Jen has never seen or read even a panel of it.

Three points of view. But are there three different verdicts on the film? Listen and find out.

Podcast Episode 16.5 - New York Comic Con & Other Junk

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:57:00 GMT

Surprise! And Happy Presidents Day!

We're (Dan & Chris) back with a quick podcast, featuring our thoughts on the New York Comic Con, a.k.a. The Time of Year When a #$%load of Nerds Overcrowd the $&#@ing Javits Center, as well as discussions on some other geek-themed stuff. Enjoy, and leave us some comments if you really want to be our friends.

Podcast Episode #16: Batman & PS3 & Wei From the Bronx, Oh My!

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:59:00 GMT

Robot Sweatshop is back with Lucky Episode 16, featuring talk on that new movie everyone's talking about, featuring a guy who dresses up as a Bat and fights some dude named the Joker. I think it's called Space Chimps. Plus some PS3 bandwagon jumping-on, and our new favorite caller, Wei From the Bronx.

Some Homemade Doo Wop: "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" by The East 2nds

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:04:00 GMT

Sir Michael Civins suggested I post this -- on July 4th, me, my dad and 2 uncles recorded a doo wop version of the standard, "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered." We really just copied the arrangement done by The 4 Evers, a great (and forgotten) Brooklyn doo wop band, though their version is only vocals and acoustic guitar.

We recorded the vocals together -- harmonies on one mic, lead on another -- and I overdubbed the instruments myself later on at home.

I'm calling us The East 2nds, since me, my dad and godfather all lived on East 2nd Street in Brooklyn at one point. Oh, doo wop, how we miss you. Anyways, enjoy. (I hope.)

Podcast Episode 15: The Return (Again)

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:32:00 GMT

Robot Sweatshop makes yet another comeback. Join Dan, Mike and Chris as we talk about that new flick about a giant green hulking dude. I forget the name, but I think it's called "Sex and the City." We also talk video games, comics, and more of the usual crap. This is a short one, cause it was late and we're wimps.

Episode 14: The Console Wars

Mon, 5 May 2008 05:42:00 GMT

And we're back...from our laziness-induced hiatus. What can you do? Those comics aren't going to read themselves!

Anyways, Dan and Chris are joined by special guest Drew Smith (who works for a video game company, but we're not telling you which one, so don't ask) to talk games and consoles. Plus, our thoughts on the latest superhero flick, Iron Man.

Episode 13: Randomness

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:42:00 GMT

The RS gang returns with special guest, North Carolina's Brian Giarratana, and discuss a little bit of Taxi Driver, some Nintendo Wii, and a dash of everything else.

Episode 12: The Scott Sergio Interview

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 03:26:00 GMT

Wow, an actual new episode -- and a historic one at that! Join Dan and Chris (Mike "The Slacker" Civins is a no-show) as they chat with zombie expert Scott Sergio, the first guest and interviewee in Robot Sweatshop history.

Episode 11: So I Married a Geek

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:19:00 GMT

Want to know what it's like to marry a comic book nerd? Find out in this week's show.

Episode 10: Best of 2007

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:32:00 GMT

It's Robot Sweatshop's big New Year's bash! Join Dan, Mike, Chris and some special guests as we discuss the best movies, comics and videogames of 2007.

Episode 9: Our Christmas Spooktacular!

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:31:00 GMT

And we're back again! Welcome to Robot Sweatshop's not-so Christmas (or other equally valid holiday of the season) themed Christmas Spooktacular! Dan, Mike and Chris tackle Total Films' Top 50 Movie Heroes list (and believe you me, 3 dudes tackling a piece of paper is not easy!) and more so-and-so and what-not. So cozy up by the fire, pour yourself some eggnog, and listen away.

Episode 8: Who Wants to Be a Normal Person?

Mon, 3 Dec 2007 05:20:00 GMT

And we're back! Robot Sweatshop returns with a slightly new format. Hilarity ensues...or does it?

Episode 7: Megasuperearthshatterington Events!

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Dan, Chris, and Mike's stand in, Anthony, discuss the flippin' awesome Super Mario Galaxy, videogame chairs, and the return of events and huge crossovers to comics. Plus a fresh new set of Recommended Recommendations and other assorted nonsense.

Episode 6: Snikt!

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 02:41:00 GMT

Bay Ridge's own Chris Bacolo -- the best there is at what he does (collecting Godzilla and Transformers memorabilia) -- makes his triumphant return to the show. Come on a journey of sensual delights as we discuss the best Wolverine comics of all time, Guitar Hero III, more Recommended Recommendations, and other junk.

Episode 5 - Halloween After-Party

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 04:17:00 GMT

We follow up the longest episode of Robot Sweatshop with the shortest episode of Robot Sweatshop. Join Dan, Mike, and Chris (Or is it? It isn't.) for tales of "How I Spent My Halloween," some "Days of Future Past" talk, and a little bit more.

Episode 4: Holla-ween Y'all!

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 04:19:00 GMT

Robot Sweatshop's Holla-ween Special, featuring our thoughts on Wizard Magazine's "21 Greatest Horror Movies of the 21st Century," our own Halloween-themed "Recommended Recommendations" for the week, and much more. Listen...if you dare!

Episode 2

robotsweatshop@gmail.com — Sun, 7 Oct 2007 20:56:00 GMT

Chris eats some Halo 3-flavored crow, plus some ruminations on the new X-Force, Harry Potter, and a new batch of Recommended Recommendations.

Robot Sweatshop

robotsweatshop@gmail.com — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 04:28:00 GMT

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