KAMN Show #33: Quantum Leap
Welcome to Show #33! Feature Discussion: Summer, David and Brian talk about the Emmy-winning series “Quantum Leap”, which ran on NBC from 1989-1993, starring Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell. The Ninjas talk about the series, how the show’s setup and premise began with a fun and playful flavor, and progressed to a minor shift in season 4 and completely jumps the shark and loses its... [Read More...]
KAMN Show #31: Voicemail Show
That’s right… another All-Feedback show! Summer, David and Brian dive into the voicemails we received for Shows 29-31, covering mostly “Galactic Patrol” and Poltergeist. Have we thanked Brad from PodCulture recently, for the bang-up job he’s been doing editing these shows up for us? If not, consider this here a shout-out. Voicemails: Curt in Utah on the Lensman series;... [Read More...]
KAMN Show #32: War for the Oaks
Welcome to Show #32! Feature Discussion: Summer, David and Brian talk about Emma Bull’s critically acclaimed 1987 debut novel, War for the Oaks. The Ninjas talk about the story premise, the interweaving of music into the story, and the melding of the mundane realm with the magical realm because the immortal Seelie and Unseelie can only permanently harm/kill each other when a human with special... [Read More...]
KAMN Show #31: Poltergeist
Welcome to Show #31! Feature Discussion: Summer, David and Brian join forces to discuss Poltergeist, a 1982 offering from Steven Spielberg and Tobe Hooper. Despite the fact this movie is now 25 years old, there is some disagreement on whether this movie can rightfully be called “classic”. The Ninjas talk about a few elements of daily suburban life that are obviously dated (TV channels... [Read More...]
KAMN Show #29: Voicemail Show
We have a rare and special treat for you this time around: a separate voicemail show! Summer, David and Brian dive into the voicemails we received for Show #29, Colossus: The Forbin Project, and much fun discussion ensued. Many thanks to Brad from PodCulture for editing this up in a pinch, and doing a very good job with not so great source material. Voicemails: Nick in Anchorage on the “I (heart)... [Read More...]
KAMN Show #30 Repost: Galactic Patrol
Welcome to Show #30… again. Summer, David and special guest Tim Callender (host of The Babylon Podcast) gather ’round to discuss “Galactic Patrol”, the original first novel of E. E. “Doc” Smith’s “Lensman” space opera series. The audio quality is still popping in places, but it’s the best Mike can do. KAMN Show #30 Repost: Galactic... [Read More...]
KAMN Show #30: Galactic Patrol
Welcome to Show #30! Summer, David and special guest Tim Callender (host of The Babylon Podcast) gather ’round to discuss “Galactic Patrol”, the original first novel of E. E. “Doc” Smith’s “Lensman” space opera series. Sorry about the audio quality. We’re still trying to figure the problem out. Feature Discussion: Tim and David give an overview... [Read More...]
KAMN Show #29: Colossus: The Forbin Project
Welcome to Show #29! Summer, David and Brian join forces to discuss the 1970 feature film, Colossus: The Forbin Project. Voicemail: caller is excited about the possibility of the Ninjas talking about “War of the Worlds”, and wants to know who does our theme song. The song is “Ninja” by 7 Seconds of Love, and while I have neglected to credit them in the show, they are completely... [Read More...]
Joe Murphy Tribute
A tribute to Joe hosted by Michael, Evo, Mur, Charlie the Beer Guy, Chris the Wingin’ It Chef, Debbie from East Mesa, Brian, Tim, Sheila, and Lorrie, featuring clips from “Wingin’ It” episodes gone by. Raise a root beer in memory of Randy Innuendo. Song: “Mason Rocket” by Beatnik Turtle Joe Murphy Tribute [43:29m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download... [Read More...]
KAMN Show #28: A Fire Upon the Deep
Welcome to Show #28! Summer, David and Tim gather together to discuss Vernor Vinge’s Hugo Award-winning “A Fire Upon the Deep”, but first give an update on Joe Murphy. Voicemail: CQ from OK on the pop culture impact of “Highlander” in regards to sword-fighting and collecting, and throws out “War of the Worlds” as a future topic; Bill in The Bronx with a Clancy... [Read More...]
KAMN Show #27: Highlander
Welcome to Show #27! Dave is joined this time by stunt ninja Brian Brown, who’s quickly becoming a regular all over FarPoint Media. For this, you can lay thanks or blame at Summer’s feet… this week, Brian is thankful because Highlander is one of his all-time favorite movies. Dave and Brian go over the highlights of the movie, and some lively discussion about what does and doesn’t... [Read More...]
KAMN Show #26: Far-Seer
Welcome to Show #26! Joe Murphy is back, joining Dave and Summer in the discussion of Robert J. Sawyer’s 1992 novel, Far-Seer. This is the first book in the Quintaglio Ascension trilogy, and it features a planet of intelligent and advanced dinosaurs. Book 1 follows the quest of a Copernicus/Galileo of his planet. Book 2 is Fossil Hunter, fashioned after a Darwin-like discoverer, and Book 3... [Read More...]
KAMN Show #25: Buckaroo Banzai
Welcome to Show #25! Joe Murphy is out, still dealing with Kuato, and Brian Brown sits in to help with the analysis for this show. Don’t forget to donate to the Kill Kuato Fund, and help Joe out (second Paypal button on the right sidebar), and you can call the special voicemail line to leave a message for him. Two Ninjas plus One discuss the 1984 cult classic film, The Adventures of Buckaroo... [Read More...]
KAMN Show #24: The Day The Earth Stood Still
Welcome to Show #24! The Ninjas discuss the 1951 classic scifi feature, The Day The Earth Stood Still. Once again, the Ninjas disagree. Both David and Joe were disappointed and displeased with the story, leaving Summer alone to defend it’s merits. She also adds a little bit more historical perspective, in terms of it being the film to create what would later become the “standard”... [Read More...]
KAMN Show #23: Gateway
Welcome to Show #23! The Ninjas discuss Frederick Pohl’s award-winning novel Gateway. Published in 1977, it won the Hugo Award in 1977, and the Nebula and John C. Campbell awards in 1978. Summer fesses up to not finishing the book before the discussion, but interjects some tidbits discovered during some web searches that she did after becoming impatient. Joe really didn’t like the book,... [Read More...]
