Monthly Archives: May 2013

FAST AND FURIOUS 6 MEGAPOD

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One of the six greatest cinematic achievements ever has finally made it’s way to theaters and the fellas of the Double A Podcast feel it is as some sort of greater calling to discuss it in specific detail. Adam and Anthony break down the latest exploits from  Dom Toretto and the gang as they travel to London on a quest to find international man of precision Owen Shaw and his gang of batmobile/F1 driving bandits. But the real target is former (current? temporarily on leave?) family member Letty, who has reappeared as one of Shaw’s cronies after seemingly dying back in Fast and Furious. Continue reading →

NYCFC, XBOX ONE, SPIELBERG’S HALO AND MUCH MORE

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Spring is in the air and with it comes big news on all fronts. Adam and Anthony sit down to talk Manchester City and the Yankees partnering up and forming MLS’ 20th franchise NYCFC, and what that might mean for soccer in America. Then the fellas discuss Microsoft’s unveiling of the new Xbox console, creatively titled XBOX ONE. Then they take a look at next-gen sports games and what the new EA Ignite engine might offer. Later they consider what might be the biggest news of all; Steven Speilberg godfathering a brand new HALO television series.

THE BEST FROM TV UPFRONTS AND THE FUTURE OF SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE

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The networks have all announced their new shows and schedules at the Upfronts in New York. Adam and Anthony take stock of the latest offerings from ABC, CBS, FOX and even NBC. The fellas take a look at the most promising, puzzling and putrid new tv shows. Robin Williams, James Spader, Andy Samberg and Greg Kinnear highlight some of the stronger pilots picked up while Seth MacFarlane and even Blair Underwood can’t seem to save some of the more confusing shows. Check out all of the trailers at the Daily Beast.
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL SPRING PRIMER WITH CHIP PATTERSON

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It’s that wonderful time of year once again. Adam and Anthony are selecting their way-too-early Heisman Trophy picks. The further off the radar, the better they always say. Anthony is sticking in the Big XII while Adam makes a pick that hopefully won’t end up on the wrong side of the law…again.

Then the fellas sit down with CBSSports.com’s College Football Writer, Chip Patterson. The guys discuss the top teams coming out of spring ball including, Alabama, Texas A&M, Stanford, Oregon, and much more. Will Clemson overcome themselves? Is Mack Brown on the hot seat? All that and more in the latest episode.

Be sure to follow Chip on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson

 

HOW TO FIX NBC, TV PILOTS AND OTHER HOLLYWOOD NEWS

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With summer blockbusters on the horizon, Adam and Anthony take a look at some of the most interesting news in Hollywood. Then the fellas examine what went wrong with NBC and how the network can be saved. The network has ordered a few notable pilots for the fall season and Adam makes the pitch two Anthony, who plays the role of Commodus and gives the ideas a thumbs up or thumbs down. But fast forward to the 50-minute mark to hear a fine lame list of the worst transitions from the music world to the acting world.

Show notes – Brian Stelter’s piece on the fall of the Today Show

 

MAY MOVIE PREVIEW: FAST AND FURIOUS 6, THE GREAT GATSBY AND MORE

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May is such a big month in movies that Adam and Anthony decided to record their first live, in-person podcast. The fellas break down the biggest film offerings of the month, pondering the legacies of certain franchises and the merits/potential pitfalls of adapting an American classic to the big screen (again). They also break down what is sure to be one of the six greatest cinematic endeavors ever.

Trailers for each movie discussed are listed below, in the order that they are talked about. Continue reading →