Mars Needs Podcasts

Episode 32 Paul Dini’s Penguin

marsneeds — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:17:49 +0000

JJ and his amazing friend Jason return to try something a little different. This week the guys talk about “Desert Island Albums.” Many great artists are mentioned, including one you have probably never heard of and cannot get, what a couple of jerks! Join the conversation! Tell the two what you would want to carry with you…

Episode 31- X2 Electric Boogaloo

marsneeds — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:53:32 +0000

JJ and his amazing friends Jon and Dan Kelly (from Zer0cast) push through the hurdle of mid-week podcasting. After forming the Voltron of David Gallic, Mars Needs Podcasts endorses Zeroguy in Masters of Song FU. (speak up Dan) Cartoons are pitched, (speak up Dan) calls are lost, songs are stuck in heads, (speak UP Dan) so give it a listen! You’ll like it, it’s really fat!

Episode 30- Dirty Thirty

marsneeds — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:56:01 +0000

JJ and his amazing friend David talk about movies, a lot actually, but this time the mics are turned on. David reflects on his recent time spent with the “King of Pop” and JJ re-watches a childhood favorite. (but was it actually improved…well yes it was) The guys then wander into the realm of Television as David discusses his favorite cop show. Finally JJ asks the listener world to take time to think about the power of words.

Episode 29- Homer Erotic Tales

marsneeds — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:07:20 +0000

JJ and his amazing friend David sit down for a nice talk on a beautiful Halloween afternoon. David tries to dispel the rumors that he is a hopeless romantic. Meanwhile, JJ keeps making sexually uncomfortable slips of the tongue to David. Finally, JJ talks about his new television obsession and issues a challenge to listeners and fellow podcasters alike.

Episode 28- Huh, Huh, You Said Hitchcock

marsneeds — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:18:20 +0000

JJ and his amazing friend David return to welcome the Halloween season. The two discuss what sequels are needed on Broadway, who should be allowed to tackle the filming of a certain famous reptile, and recommend the films of a director you should be watching. All this and a little Saw too.

Episode 27- Muffins & Militias

marsneeds — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:14:52 +0000

JJ and his amazing friend Tiffany speak of guns, bakeries, and board games before moving onto the deeper waters of children’s moral development. Some mild spoilers for Lost are dropped, along with a discussion on whether or not Hello Kitty can ever be tough. A scattered hour perhaps, but join us in the People’s Podcast of Portland to stick it to “the man.”

Episode 26- Ooooo Scary

marsneeds — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:02:08 +0000

JJ and his amazing (girl)friend Elizabeth talk about movies that scare them, a lot. Well, they talk a lot about them. I meant they aren’t wimps or anything. It’s not like the night light is because I am scared. Nope, it’s just there…uh…in case I wake up and it’s dark and I walk across the room and I don’t want to stub my toe, okay. I am a grown man! Leave me alone about the night light already!

Episode 25- World’s Finest

marsneeds — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:48:52 +0000

JJ and his amazing friend (and co-hero) David discuss the best week of the year for movie releases. They also wonder if this podcast could possibly coin a phrase that could be bigger than the podcast itself. The discuss how wonderful their listeners are, and that launches them right back onto the subject of roller coasters. (When converting to mp3, this episode lost 83 seconds, so it has a few odd cuts, sorry it is beyond my control.)

Episode 24-It’s Alive!

marsneeds — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:14:35 +0000

JJ and his amazing friend David tape live in front of a studio audience. David tells tales of where he has been, and of his current love life. David and JJ also share stories from plays they written and directed. Then the two play a rousing game of First line/Last line.

Episode 23- Tiffany dies, and we learn about Cricket

marsneeds — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:50:43 +0000

JJ and his amazing friend Tiffany set sail to ponder one of the most important questions about childhood, before they realize that JJ’s apartment is out to kill her. Oops. Then on an off handed remark sends them on a journey to try to find the chewy center of the most puzzling sport man has ever devised. (before you listen, you might want to load http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOgn_p1LBdk to watch Will’s video with us!)

Episode 22- You Smell Like A Babylon 5 Fan

marsneeds — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:38:28 +0000

JJ and his amazing friend Jason return from Atlanta for this low-key episode. They each tell tales of the things they enjoyed (and a few things they didn’t) at Dragon*Con. Tales of friendship and brushes with celebrity follow.

Episode 21- Dragon Khaaaaan!

marsneeds — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:25:10 +0000

JJ and his amazing friend Jason record “Live” from Dragon*con. Stuff is discussed

Episode 20- Love Rollercoaster

marsneeds — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:21:32 +0000

JJ and his amazing friend David discuss one of their favorite subjects. But first they pause to clear up a case of “slander” on another podcast! Mock outrage ensues and restraining orders are filed. Now on to the ups and downs of fun…..(wait, that sounds all wrong)

Episode 19- Fwends

marsneeds — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:02:40 +0000

J.J. and his bestest amazing friend Jason change gears a bit from the usual nonsense, to discuss unusual nonsense. The upcoming trip to Dragon*Con is discussed along with a few tales of the last time the fellows shared a hotel room. The guys discuss a brilliant children’s television program that probably should never see the light of day. Finally they discuss an upcoming project to see if anyone is interested.

Episode 18- Quadraphonics

marsneeds — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:51:59 +0000

J.J. and his amazing friends David and Tiffany welcome back a voice from the past. (who could it be?) Dating is discussed as the gang plans the worst (truthful) personal ads for each of them. The audience is given a quick lesson in how not to bore a Karaoke Jockey. Finally the discussion turns to math and JJ glazes over.

Episode 17- Spielberg’ed

marsneeds — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:24:34 +0000

J.J. and his amazing friends David and Tiffany join forces to mark the passing of a man who introduced a young JJ to the songs of the world’s most legendary band. They also discuss David’s fascination with all forms of communication that are more complicated than two cans with a piece of string. The trio then regress into childhood to find the best cartoons and look forward to the bestest holiday of the year. Many thanks to the guys of Zer0cast for once again making our show better. (That’s twice now, we are definitely…”Stuck on you”)

Episode 16- Three Agnostic Jedi Walk In To A Bar

marsneeds — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 07:17:31 +0000

JJ and his amazing friends, David and Tiffany, do their best to keep lively in the heat. They discuss correct terminology for the biological source of said heat and the methodology used to beat it. After an unexpected siesta, our trio comes back to take on no less than God him/her self.

Episode 15- Gaymirage and Misprünonciation

marsneeds — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:24:28 +0000

J.J. and his amazing friend Tiffany welcome J.J.’s most amazing friend Elizabeth into the fold. J.J. gets angry and then gets sidetracked, only to get angry again. Good thing that Tiffany and Elizabeth are there to distract him with talk of books and such.

Episode 14-Welcome Back Tiff, Do You NeedCoffee?

marsneeds — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 09:02:14 +0000

JJ and his amazing friends, David and Tiffany re-form the triangle of podcasting goodness. Subjects are started, and subverted by many stories of love relationships and yes, even some sex. Finally they get back to the subjects that started the process to begin with. Confused? So are they.

Episode 13- The Skype is the Limit

marsneeds — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 06:59:17 +0000

JJ and his amazing friend David welcome listeners Harvey Locust and Scott White into the fold. J.J. apologizes for, well…everything. Harvey talks about David’s love life, while Scott teaches us a gibberish word. Thanks to both gentlemen for making this a very unique podcast.