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On this week’s show the Humans (Joe, Caleb, and Jason) discuss New Jellyfish, Kegs at Starbucks, and Florida’s got some big ass MAN EATING gators! Plus, Watch Party and so much more!
Listen live Mondays from 7pm to 9pm on 103.3 FM KSCU Santa Clara, or live online at http://www.kscu.org/
Geek Talk
Joe saw some movies: X-Men Apoc, Hateful 8, Creed, TMNT 2, The Nice Guys, and Crimson Peak.
Caleb ate squid ink fried rice and went to a book faire … not in that order
Jason’s growing love for Overwatch, experiences with Mirror’s Edge Catalyst and brief time on Mars (DOOM)
Watch Party –
Daredevil Season 2 Episode 9 & 10.
New Releases
In Theaters:
- From Afar – Wealthy, middle-aged Armando (Alfredo Castro) lures young men to his home with money. He doesn’t want to touch, only watch from a strict distance. Armando’s first encounter with street thug Elder (Luis Silva) is violent, but this doesn’t discourage the lonely man’s fascination with the tough handsome teenager. Financial interest keeps Elder visiting him regularly and an unexpected intimacy emerges. However, Armando’s haunted past looms large, and Elder commits the ultimate act of affection on Armando’s behalf.
- The Conjuring 2 – Lorraine and Ed Warren travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.
- Now You See Me 2 – One year after outwitting the FBI and winning the public’s adulation with their mind-bending spectacles, the Four Horsemen resurface in Now You See Me 2 only to find themselves face to face with a new enemy who enlists them to pull off their most dangerous heist yet.
- Warcraft – The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: Orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a collision course that will decide the fate of their family, their people and their home. So begins a spectacular saga of power and sacrifice in which war has many faces, and everyone fights for something.
Music:
- Strange Little Birds by Garbage – The sixth full-length release for the alternative rock band led by Shirley Manson was produced by Billy Bush.
- Future Present Past [EP] by The Strokes – The four-track EP is the first new release for the indie rock band on the Cult Records label.
- Love You To Death by Tegan and Sara – The eighth full-length studio release for the Canadian sister duo was produced by Greg Kurstin.
Video Games:
Mirror’s Edge Catalyst Coming Jun 7, 2016 XONE, PS4, PC Well crafted but sometimes over complicated. Brings free running to an open world populated by mostly unlikable characters.
Odin Sphere Leifthrasir Coming Jun 7, 2016 PS4, PS3, VITA HD remake from PS2 era. Sidescroll hacknslash meets interweaving rpg plotlines between a handful of artfully depicted and diverse characters
Kirby: Planet Robobot Coming Jun 10, 2016 3DS Kirby is back to eating his foes to gain their powers but shakes things up by introducing mech combat!
DVD/Blu-ray:
- 13 Hours: The Secret Soldier of Bengazi – Blu/DVD – “With all the subtlety, restraint, and complexity he is known for, director Michael Bay chronicles the secret ex-military security team that responded to the Benghazi attacks that resulted in American Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens’ death.” – MetaCritic
- Anomalisa – Blu/DVD – From the writer of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Adaptation is a new film co-directed by Duke Johnson. The story features a writer to whom everyone sound like Tom Noonan, until he meets Lisa. The rest is puppet history.
- Hail Caesar! – Blu/DVD – Featuring a stunning cast this film is something of tribute to the golden age of Hollywood. Many regarded it as not the best but also rather good at being “agreeably silly”
- Zootopia – Blu/DVD – Judy Hopps is the first rabbit to join the Zootopia police force. She also feels like she has a lot to prove to her fellow officers. With the aid of a streetwise fox she will bust this case wide open!
Comics:
DC
- Wonder Woman: Rebirth #1 – (partly for Joe) – One of the DCU Trinity is being reforged. Diana learns new lessons in resolve and strength as she rebuilds into the earth’s mightiest protector!
Marvel
- Star Wars: Poe Dameron #3 – Does your life need more … Poe? Well the best damn pilot in the Resistance and he squadron are here to serve up a can of … well there here to make the galaxy a better place. And honestly a galaxy with more Poe is a better place.
Dark Horse
- Prometheus: Life and Death #1 – The Colonial Marines have secured the perimeter … er … the mystery ship! The Predator group has been beaten back. But now, the ship’s owner has awoken, and is angry.
Image
- Midnight of the Soul #1 – The years after WWII have not been kind to Joel Breakstone. His time on the front lines have left him scared. Now what little life he could muster between drinks is in shreds. Now beings the long night that will forever alter the future.
IDW
- TMNT: Rocksteady & Bebop Destroy Everything #2 – The terrible two-some go back in time! to meet their earlier selves. How was this ever a good idea.
Boom/DC
- Lumberjanes/Gotham Academy #1 – The two groups of investigative teens are drawn into the same mystery! Will their combined strengths answer the questions?
Wow Cool Recommends!
- Island #8 – from Image Comics
- Head Lopper #4 – also Image Comics
News
Joe:
- Human-eating monster crocodile may be Florida’s newest invasive species. The Crocs in question
- Don’t feed the monkeys: Why your generosity is harming their health
- USDA gives biotech company record fine for animal welfare violations
- This Day in History
Caleb:
- New jellyfish!
- What sea logs from the 19th century can tell us about climate change
- New planets show great promise in the search for extra terrestrial life
Jason: