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East Meets West Podlight

East Meets West

Tom Merrit of Cnet's Buzz Out Loud and the Real Deal, and Roger Chang of dltv have joined forces on the podcast East Meets West. This show gives Tom and Roger and chance to just talk about whatever is on their mind or they feel is worth bringing up on the show. They have great chemistry together and shows throughout the show. Fans of Tom and Roger's other shows should definetly give this show a shot. Its very entertaining and gives you view at a different side of Tom and Roger. Check out their show at the East Meets West website.

The Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta is about to begin

Players from all over the world will get their shot at playing the multiplayer of Halo 3 in less then 12 hours. I will be one of those players. I was sorta excited about it until about 10am this morning. Thats when I listened to the EGM live podcast. Just hearing them talk about the beta and the fun they were having, the new control scheme, the maps, the man cannon?, and how they were not sure they could go back to Halo 2 after playing it. I wanted to play it then. I was tempted to take a vacation day on Wednesday so I could play it all day long. I didn't, but I will definetly be devoting alot of my time to it over the next several weeks. My coverage will appear here, on the podcast (That's Good to Know), and on the website Popular Distractions. Hope to see you online.


PS: I am not sure how it will work, but I am planning on using the video capture ability added to Halo 3 to post some video on my xbox live gamertag. I know they are viewable, I am just not sure if its only on xbox live or if you can see them on xbox.com, I will keep you posted. My gamertag is JCrichton77

Never Not Funny Podlight

The name is true, Jimmy Pardo, the former third baseman Mike Shmidt, and the producer Matt Belknap always give you an hour of laugh out loud podcasting. The show basically is the three of them discussing their lives since the last show, with an occasional guest here and there. The stories range from Jimmy meeting and being recognized by one of his life long hero's to Matt being chased by a wolf.

"The free-flowing discussion can lead anywhere, but whether Jimmy's talking about growing up in the '70s and '80s, his unbridled love of classic rock or facing the trials of modern life, it's bound to strike a chord with listeners of all ages, and it's guaranteed to make you laugh." (Jimmypardo.com)


Its a great show, check it out at Jimmy Pardo's website.

Episode 47 Who knew Peter could dance like that

In this episode Dave talks about the trade deficit with China. Never Not Funny moves into a new studio and IGN teaches you how to become a video game journalist. Spider-man 3 was good, even with a dance scene. The new dashboard update and South Koreans still playing Starcraft comes up in the Expansion Pack. And Insomniac donates money to charity on their podcast the Full Moon.

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Is Kevin Rose Leaving Digg?

Is Kevin Rose planning on leaving Digg? After reading this story on wired it seems more and more likely. I have been a fan of digg since I started listening to podcasts. I hope its not going to happen, but if it does I wish Kevin the best in his future endeavors.

*Check out the wired blog post for more on this story*

Episode 46

That's Good to Know's 2nd Annual Pittsburgh Comicon Show

Last year Dave and I got the idea in our heads that we could do a podcast. We picked a name and went to the 2006 Pittsburgh Comicon with notepads and a digital camera and the begininings of a podcast. The day consisted of meeting Nightstalker, from the preliminary rounds of "Stan Lee's: Who wants to be a Superhero" to discussing the death of Hawkeye with Brian Michael Bendis and attending a Q&A with Bendis. That and buying comics, mainstream and Indy gave us enough material for our first show. The show consisted of Dave and I discussing what went on at the Commicon and Dave's dad making an appearence on the show.

Since then the show has grown in many ways. We have gained listeners, a third host and brought a format to the show. We have segments from the News, Podcast News, Reviews, Podlight, to The R.R.A.C, Expansion Pack and Trade Talk. The show has gained fans and even got a few emails. There is West Coast Chris who covered Wizard-con for us for the website. There's also Doug our Florida correspondant who has offered to cover things for us as well. We have had letters read by Casey Kasum (spelling), samari and ninja attacks, we have fought battles in the podcast wars, fought off zombies and even avoided registering with the Governent but hiding underground.

We have reviewed trades, tv shows, movies (new and retro), discussed tech news, gene therapy, space travel, covered Comicons, 24 Hour Comic Book Days, Podcamps, been serious discussing life altering events like the anniversary of 9-11 and the losses we have suffered over this past year as a show and within the world as a whole.

This and 45 episodes of shows have lead up to episode 46. Episode 46 is hopefully the begininig of something great for That's Good to Know. This episode included the first interviews we were able to record for the show. Dave, Rob and I talked to alot of people within the comic book industry and learned alot. Dave talked to Pete Stathis, creator of the book Evenfall, Terry Huddleston, a portrait artist who specializes in Superheroes, and Danielle Corsetto, creator of the webcomic Girls with Slingshots. Rob talked to Ben Lichious the creator of The Black Coat. I talked to Dan Greenfield (Straumhaus,Evergreen) and Jason Yungbluth (Weapon Brown and Deep Fried) two independent comic creators, and Jennifer Contino a writer for the website the Pulse which covers comic book news and the comicons going on across the US and Canada. There were also plenty of Panels and after hours activities to be discussed.

I would like to thank all the listeners who have listened to our show over the past year and welcome all the new listeners who have just joined us recently. This episode brought some new things to the show and hopefully will be the begining of a great second year of podcasting. Thanks again and keep listening.

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Episode 45

Dave talks to us about the Dark Knight and the look of the new Joker. In podcast news I reveal the news about a new woman joining the Never Not Funny Gang. Rob, Dave and I discuss how much we loved Hot Fuzz, and we try to be spoiler free, but its hard. And Matt from Never Not Funny shows up in the podlight.

Message about Michael Turner from Michael George Comicon Chariman

A Message from Comicon Chairman - Michael George


The convention is one week away and I know you are all excited. We're super-excited too, but I do have to give you a bit of bad news. Michael Turner, who has become a dear friend of my wife and I over the years, will not be able to make it to the 2007 Pittsburgh Comicon. As many of you may have heard, Michael is once again going through chemotherapy treatments. He is feeling strong and healthy, but the chemotherapy treatments which are currently being done on Thursdays sap Michael's
strength for week-end events like ours, particularly when you add a cross country flight into the mix. I know many of you will be disappointed by Mr. Turner's absence, but our focus is on the hope that Michael will finally be able to put this behind him and return to Pittsburgh soon. Our hopes and prayers are with him.

Anyone wishing to pass along their best wishes for Michael can send
them to:

Michael Turner
c/o Aspen Entertainment
585 Green Valley Circle
Culver City, CA 90230

Episode 44......Lost ???

Due to Audacity hating us, we will not have a show this week. But the next two weeks we guarantee....well we hope to have shows. Next week will be our regualarly scheduled programing and the week after will be our Second Annual Pittsburgh Comicon show. Cya next week.

Who do we think we are?

Rob thinks he is...



Rob wishes he was....



and wishes he was part of....

Who do we think we are?

Dave sometimes thinks he is



Dave wishes he was...


or wishes he was a part of

Dave, Rob and I and our influences.....sorta (PART 1.)

As a listener of our podcast, you have gotten to know Dave, Rob and I over the past 43 episodes. We have been influenced by many of the same things over the years and thats what makes us a good group for a podcast. Things like....



MINUS JEM



Classic 80's Movies



More Movies....few F bombs in here



You know what Jack Burton always says at a time like this....


KITT



and you can't forget the Simpsons

Episode 43

Dave hunts for news on the web. Dltv has a techtv flashback in podcast news. Rob and Dave review Grindhouse. I review Disturbia. Dave gives us the rundown on The New Avengers last issue. The Hollywood Saloon gets podlit. And a question is put out to the listeners. Will they respond? Find out next week on That's Good to Know.

Episode 42

In this episode we cover DRM, or lack of DRM on itunes. Truth Seekers reaches its one year anniversary, and the top 5 list includes some racketeering on the Hotspot. Dave covers Powers, while Rob covers Sandman Vol 1 in Tradetalk. Rob reviews Slither, staring Malcolm Reynolds.....I mean Nathon Fillion. The podlight shines brightly on geekacres (the site is http://www.geekacres.info...not what I said).

After you listen to the show if you have this craving to watch Transformers the movie, Mission Accomplished.

Episode 41 of That's Good to Know

In tonights episode Dave talks about the PS3 launch in Europe, and how it don't go over so well. In podcast news All Games Interactive and Two Geeks a Mic and a Podcast make their return. Rob reviews Eragon, the movie, not the book. I go over three causes in gaming, Video Games Live, Child's Play and Folding@home. Dave covers what could be the suprise hit of 2008, LEGO BATMAN, and we cap it off with a podlight of East Meets West.

Episode 40 of That's Good to Know

Dave, Rob and I discuss internet radio stations being forced to shut down and a possible way you can help stop it. The days at the Arena Lounge come to an end for All Games Interactive. Rob reviews Casino Royale, I review Rainbow Six Vegas on the 360. The RRAC returns guest starring R2D2. And I podlight the Fantastic Forum, a new comic book podcast from Allgames.com.

*This Episode featured music by the Meshes. John of the VGO podcast was a member of this band and gave us permission to play it. If you liked it and would like to hear more join their forums at http://www.videogameoutsiders.com where you can download the entire cd.

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Episode 39 of That's Good to Know

Dave and I cover the news of Captain America's death. Richard Jeni's death and rumored death of wikipedia. I solve an age old, well at least 30 some episodes old mystery of the Never Not Funny theme music. West Coast Chris covers Wondercon, and then the show, well, goes off track a bit.

That's Good to Know NCAA Tournament pool

Please come and join our NCAA tournament group on Yahoo. It should be alot of fun and will give us something to talk about on the podcast. All listeners and friends of listeners are welcome.

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