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On this week’s show the Humans(Joe, Caleb & Jason) discuss reusable rockets from SpaceX, Loki vs. House, and a dog gets 3D legs! Plus, CES goodness and New Year’s Resolutions.
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Show Notes for 1/12/2015
# New Releases
In Theaters:
*Human Capital
Human Capital begins at the end, as a cyclist is run off the road by a careening SUV the night before Christmas Eve. As details emerge of the events leading up to the accident, the lives of the well-to-do Bernaschi family, privileged and detached, will intertwine with the Ossolas, struggling to keep their comfortable middle-class life, in ways neither could have expected.
*Blackhat
Set within the world of global cybercrime, Blackhat follows a furloughed convict (Chris Hemsworth) and his American and Chinese partners as they hunt a high-level cybercrime network from Chicago to Los Angeles to Hong Kong to Jakarta.
*Paddington
From the beloved novels by Michael Bond, Paddington tells the story of the comic misadventures of a young Peruvian bear who travels to the city in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone, he begins to realize that city life is not all he had imagined – until he meets the kindly Brown family who read the label around his neck that says “Please look after this bear. Thank you,” and offer him a temporary haven.
*The Wedding Ringer
Doug Harris (Josh Gad) is a loveable but socially awkward groom-to-be with a problem: he has no best man. With less than two weeks to go until he marries the girl of his dreams (Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting), Doug is referred to Jimmy Callahan (Kevin Hart), owner and CEO of Best Man, Inc., a company that provides flattering best men for socially challenged guys in need
*Little Accidents
When a teenage boy goes missing in a small town already devastated by a fatal mining accident, three strangers find themselves drawn together in a tangle of secrets, lies, and the collective grief of the community.
Music:
*Absent Fathers – Justin Townes Earle
The sixth full-length studio release for the country rock singer-songwriter was originally intended to be part of a double album with 2014’s Single Mothers.
*Title – Meghan Trainor
The debut full-length release (not to be confused with her 2014 EP of the same name) for the pop singer-songwriter who gained fame with her single “All About That Bass,” features guest appearances from John Legend and Shy Carter (on the deluxe edition).
*Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper – Panda Bear
The fifth full-length studio release for the Animal Collective co-founder was co-produced with Peter Kember.
*Club Meds – Dan Mangan
Canadian singer-songwriter Dan Mangan returns as Dan Mangan + Blacksmith for his fourth overall full-length album and it was produced by Colin Stewart.
*Uptown Special – Mark Ronson
The fourth full-length release for the singer/producer was co-produced with Jeff Bhasker and features guest appearances from such artists as Bruno Mars, Mystikal, Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker, Stevie Wonder, and Andrew Wyatt.
Video Games:
#Assassin’s Creed Unity – Dead Kings
PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One
Ubisoft
Release Date: January 13, 2015
#Monopoly Deal
PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360,Xbox One
Ubisoft
Release Date: January 13, 2015
#Tengami
PC
Nyamyam
Release Date: January 15, 2015
Set in Japan of ancient dark fairy tales, Tengami is an explorative adventure game full of wonder and mystery. Players explore a beautifully paper architected pop-up world that folds and unfolds at their fingertips to solve puzzles and make progress. Tengami has a striking minimalistic art style inspired by traditional Japanese arts and crafts.
DVD/Blu-Ray:
Comics:
### DC
### Marvel
### Dark Horse
### Image
### Wow Cool Recommends!
News:
1. Star Wars Standalone movie “loses” its writer –
http://www.ign.com/articles/
2. SpaceX working on a reusable rocket –http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/5/7495389/spacex-has-launched-the-landing-barge-for-tomorrows-rocket-test
3. Supergirl TV crossovers! http://www.ign.com/articles/
4. Toyota opens up a bunch of their hydrogen fuel cell patents –http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/5/7490399/toyota-hydrogen-fuel-cell-patents-mirai-ces-2015
5. Loki vs. Doc House (but not quite)http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/01/10/amc-and-bbc-partnering-for-hugh-laurie-tom-hiddleston-miniseries-the-night-manager
6. Batkid Begins lures Star Wars artist out of retirement –http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/01/11/batkid-begins-lures-star-wars-poster-artist-drew-struzan-out-of-retirement
7. Pile of fossils found in Utah, may shead some light on the nature of dino groups – http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2015/01/150106-utahraptor-death-trap-fossil/
8. Harmonix is gettin the band back together!http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/01/12/harmonix-announces-new-rock-band-dlc-after-21-month-hiatus
9. Dog tries out new his new 3-D legs –http://abcnews.go.com/Health/pup-printed-paws/story?id=27664988
10. Back to the Future 2’s self tightening shoes becoming a reality –https://www.yahoo.com/movies/those-self-lacing-nikes-from-back-to-the-future-107428003467.html
11. Beachbot draws pictures in the sand http://gizmodo.com/disneys-sand-sketching-robot-turns-beaches-into-an-arti-1678855255
Geek Talk:
Caleb and Jason gush about CES
#CES2015 The motorized longboard is now a sweeter ride –http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/6/7494009/zboard-2-electric-longboard-indiegogo-ces
#CES2015 Solar powered emergency flashlights –http://gizmodo.com/the-worlds-first-inflatable-flashlight-never-needs-new-1677561027
#CES2015 Cool new windows tablets from Toshiba –http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/5/7492989/toshiba-encore-2-write-announcement-price-ces-2015
#CES2015 An idea that seems like it should have come long ago a mini cloths washer below the main washer –http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/5/7494597/lg-twin-wash-washing-machine-ces-2015
#CES2015 Sling TV (from Dish Network) is coming to Xbox One, first! – http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/5/7495983/dish-sling-tv-free-trial-xbox-one-ces-2015
#CES2015 Ford GT- http://jalopnik.com/ford-gt-this-is-it-1678893649
#CES2015 Acura NSX –http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/12/7531763/the-new-acura-nsx-is-finally-here-naias-2015
#CES2015 Chevy Volt-http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/12/7530817/2016-chevy-volt-rolls-out-at-the-north-american-international-auto-show
The Core:
New Year’s Resolutions. Do you believe in them? Do you have any? How do you plan on keeping them?
### Relevent Links
Here’s a little history behind the New Year’s Resolution –http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Year’s_resolution