Episode #17: Children of the Cornhole
Worst Intro Ever
We’re Getting Sued Again
Jimmy’s holiday office party
PA Browncoats
Jimmy Therapist
Blackest Night Discussion
Jimmy talks Power Girl
Master Cain in the House
Comic Book Quiz: The Revenge
Pumpkin Eater
Show notes:
del muerto – When Rick says “v’jay v’jay del muerto”, he really meant “v’jay v’jay de muerte”, which is close, but has a slightly different connotation.
jimmycrackcornhole.com – The actual site of a person who builds Cornhole gaming sets. Of course, he belongs to the ACA – American Cornhole Assocation.
PA Browncoats -Fans of the short-lived tv show Firefly and subsequent movie Serenity have their own wiki site, have gatherings at Jumbo Buffet and currently boast 406 members.
Chris Burke - The inspirational actor and Jimmy look-a-like is best known for his role on the tv show Life Goes On.
Baba Ganoush – 1. A nickname used for Brother Warth of the Blue Lantern Corps, who bears a strong resemblance to the Hindu god Genesha. 2. A popular Middle Eastern dish of eggplant and tahini
12 Pains of Christmas - Jimmy’s favorite Christmas song – watch the video here.
Master Caine - The character Kwai Chang Caine was portrayed famously by David Carradine in the tv show Kung Fu and later in made-for-tv movies.
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Jimmy reflects on MJ / failed intros / Jimmy radio superstar pt 1 / shout outs / round-robin discussion on Batwoman / Jimmy radio superstar pt 2 / Dr Lou’s pick of the week #1 / Jimmy radio superstar pt 3 / Jimmy’s blind date pt 1 / Rick’s pick of the week #1 / Jimmy’s blind date pt 2 / Ray’s pick of the week #1 / Wizard World pt 1 / Rick’s pick of the week #2 / Wizard World pt 2 / Ray’s pick of the week #2 / Wizard World pt 3 / discussion of the Great Fables Crossover / Jimmy’s pick of the week
Show notes:
Cast – Rick, Ray, Jimmy & Dr. Lou
Ames – discount department store that went out of business in 2002
Pomeroys – PA based department store that was rebranded as Bon-Ton
Judge Judy – popular tv show – used to describe Jimmy “banging the gavel”; see Donkey Kong-ing
Donkey Kong-ing – a verb meaning to make a loud noise when recording; comes from the opening scene of the 1981 video game where a giant ape loudly thumps steel girders into place
Tres Hermanos – an authentic Mexican restaurant and store located in Steelton, PA
I Love Technology – song from the movie Napoleon Dynamite, performed by brother Kip on his wedding day
Roy Orbinson glasses – Jimmy’s big wrap-around old person driving glasses
Red dye - a high in sugar food coloring often associated with hyperactivity in children
Gambit – the codename for Jimmy’s supervisor at work
Ellen Degenerate – Jimmy’s nickname for comedian, talkshow host Ellen Degeneres
Comic Geek Speak – another comic book themed podcast
Around Comics – another comic book themed podcast
Raging Bullets – another comic book themed podcast
death of Batwoman – Correction - Batwoman was not killed in Batman Family #16, but Detective Comics #485
Storm – the codename for a co-worker that Jimmy is infatuated with that is featured in Episode 6 and Episode 9
Feedback strike – when Jimmy refuses to speak
Comic Book Girl – Comic Book Girl – a friend in Jimmy’s head that was introduced in Episode 9
Uncle Dominic – the codename for Jimmy’s former fiance Trixie’s Uncle; narrator of the ‘Tale of Trixie’ in Episode 12
Wizard World photos – photos from our trip to Wizard World Philadelphia 2009 can be found here and here
Tiberius – the second codename for Jimmy’s friend Darth Blarney, who was featured in Episode 3
Pink Hulk – first appeared in Episode 11 and then Episode 12
Baltimore Comicon – Jimmy and the crew are planning to attend this con on Saturday October 10, 2009
Shore Leave 31 – Jimmy will be attending this Star Trek themed convention July 11-12, 2009
Radio Crap – Jimmy’s nickname for Radio Shack
Reading Terminal Market – Located in Philadelphia, near the convention center; referred to incorrectly as ‘Broadstreet Market’
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Jimmy gets sassy / 9021-homo / Jimmy tells the Tale of Trixie (aka “Love is a crock”) / Picks of the week: Last Days of Animal Man, Justice Society of America #28, The Boys #31, Wolverine #72, Secret Six #10, Power Girl #1 / More reviews: Batman and Robin #1, Irredeemable #3, The Mighty #5 / Flash Gordon Radio Program???
Show notes:
Beverly Hills, 90210 – FOX tv drama that ran from 1990 – 2000 and spawned the careers of such superstars as Shannen Doherty, Luke Perry, Jason Priestly, Jennie Garth and Ian Ziering
Seven Seas – Persian Gulf, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, Red Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Adriatic Sea, Arabian Sea
Pink Hulk – first appeared in Episode 11
Glenn Beck – syndicated radio talk show host of the Glenn Beck Program and Fox New Channel’s Glenn Beck tv show
Mary Jane (candy) – a peanut butter and molasses flavored taffy-type candy with peanut butter in the center
1 hour, 17 minutes – unedited running time of Jimmy’s tale about Trixie
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Jimmy offends…everyone. This episode includes: Jimmy makes an intro; Wolverine: Origins movie reivew; Comic Book Girl arrives and Jimmy threatens to leave; Jimmy eats Mexican; The Literals #1 review; 12 min. Dr Doom review; Jimmy visits Free Comic Book Day; Lou texts Timothy Dalton; Viking #1, New Mutants #1, Iredeemable #2 and The Flash: Rebirth #2 reviews
Duke Skywalker & a member of Garrison Carida at Free Comic Book Day
Show notes:
Cast – Jimmy, Rick, Ray & Lou
Darth Ravenous – Jimmy’s Sith Lord alter ego that is introduced in Episode #3
Storm – a fictional character from Jimmy’s mind that is first mentioned in Episode #6
Beef Jerky Boy – a fictional character in Jimmy’s mind who first appears in Episode #8
Sheldon – a character on the tv show Big Bang Theory
Batman Obviously – a cool comic book review site & podcast
Farpoint Convention – Jimmy recounts his visit to Farpoint in Episode #3
Comix Connection – Our local comic book store
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A special “Life with Jimmy” edition, featuring the techno dance groove “It’s Jimmy”. The guys are faced with the realities of up-close-and-personal podcasting; Jimmy gives a glowing review of our podcasts and website; Jimmy works hard for his money; a visit from Cobra Commander; Jimmy gets on-stage at an Apologetix concernt; Jimmy has a way with the ladies; copyright law according to Jimmy; and Jimmy ‘proves’ he’s not gay.
Jimmy in the Garden podcasts are now available on iTunes.
Show notes:
YouTube video of Jimmy on-stage at Apologetix
David Carradine’s Tai Chi Workout for Beginners
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This episode starts off with a fresh look at Battle for the Cowl #1 and The Stand: American Nightmares #1. Jimmy was asked to read Locke & Key #1 and Fables #1 – two high calibre books that Rick and Ray both gave high marks – and share his unique perspective. Next, the guys review Scalped #26, Fables #82 and Savior 28 #1. Jimmy then gives his first full comic book reviews on Star Wars: The Clone Wars #1-#4. The podcast is then interrupted with breaking news from the Garden Gazette! Rick fits in a quick review of Crossed #4 before Jimmy launches into a story about his new mp3 player.
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Rick, Ray and Jimmy got together for Episode #4. Here are the highlights:
Jimmy makes a visit to the comic book store which sparks a philosophical debate on shop etiquette
I am Legion #2 review
War of Kings review
Jimmy can’t sit still
Ray & Rick ran out opening night to see Watchmen, they try to offer their views, but are Jimmied at every word, leading to the longest, worst Watchmen review ever
Ray & Rick argue the finer points of Dead Irons #2
No Hero #4 review
To comply with court ordered public service time – “Jimmy reads to the blind” – Goon #32
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This is a special “Life with Jimmy” edition of the Podcast.
Jimmy recently visited Farpoint convention near Baltimore, Maryland. To make the trip, he transformed into his Sith Lord alter-ego – Darth Ravenous!
Click on the photos to enlarge.
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We managed to get Jimmy back for a second recording.
Titles discussed this podcast: Incredible Hercules, War Machine, Avengers: Initiative, Mighty Avengers, Punisher, The Sword, Thunderbolts, Conan, Jack of Fables, Wolverine Origins, Unknown Soldier, Superman, Jonah Hex
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World, meet Jimmy. Jimmy, say hello to the world.
This comics podcast covers: Incognito, Astonishing X-Men, Uncanny X-Men, X-Men Legacies, Young X-Men, X-Force, Cable, Wolverine, X-Men Origins: Sabretooth, Life & Times of Lucas Bishop, X-Factor, Dead Irons, Bad Dog, Dear Billy, Crossed, The Walking Dead, Spider-Man Noir, I Am Legion and lots of Jimmy.
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