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The Critical Myth Podcast...sleeping in light.
Direct download: CriticalMyth58.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:30 PM
Comments[13]

John steps up to the plate and delivers his moment of Zen after watching three new episodes!

Listenership is not, alas, going up.  John is sad.

Ghost Hunters 3.14: "The Spirits of San Francisco"
Possibly one of the best of the season thus far!

Bionic Woman 1.2: "Paradise Lost"
Has some of the structure of the series already been lost?

Pushing Daisies 1.1: "Pie-lette"
The heir to "Dead Like Me" has finally arrived!

Recorded 03 Oct 2007

Direct download: CriticalMyth57.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:02 AM
Comments[10]

John catches up on all the action from Monday night, 01 Oct 2007:

Some general thoughts on "Torchwood"
On how much Captain Jack Harkness rocks and commercials suck!

Heroes 2.2: "Lizards"
On the killing of legends

Prison Break 3.3: "Call Waiting"
On the possibility of pulling off a "Se7en" with Sara

Journeyman 1.2: "Friendly Skies"
On the virtues of good relationship dynamics over flashy time travel

Recorded 02 Oct 2007
Direct download: CriticalMyth56.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:45 PM
Comments[16]

John takes a break from his studying to comment on a couple of premieres and thank his listeners:

Stargate: Atlantis 4.1: "Adrift"
Moonlight 1.1: "No Such Thing as Vampires"
Direct download: CriticalMyth55.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:58 PM
Comments[65]

John returns with a message of thanks to his contributors throughout the Critical Myth kingdom/benign dictatorship.

Go over to Hey!Neilsen and tell them to add Critical Myth to their TV Blog contest!
Ghost Hunters 3.13: "Lost Souls"
John once again ponders the changes to a once-favorite series.
Smallville 7.1: "Bizarro"
John considers the virtues of Supergirl and a lack of Lana in one's life.

Recorded Thursday, 27 Sep 2007.
Direct download: CriticalMyth54.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:46 PM
Comments[8]

John takes listeners with him on the latest descent into madness.

Thoughts on:

Prison Break 3.2: "Fire/Water"
Heroes 2.1: "Four Months Later"

And a special tribute to the best non-reviewed show of the summer, "Kyle XY", as provided by the VeggieTales DVD "The Ballad of Little Joe".
Direct download: CriticalMyth53.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:28 PM
Comments[8]

John gives listeners a preview of his review for Bionic Woman 1.1: "Pilot".  He also comments on his addictive use of the sound "uhh".
Direct download: CriticalMyth52.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:58 PM
Comments[9]

John provides a rambling update on all kinds of new developments:

The joys of random USB port capability
And thus, the joys of a new laptop
Returning to higher education after 11 years
Back to school in general
Paranormal investigations
The end of the summer 2007 season

Thoughts on:
The 4400 Season Finale ("The Great Leap Forward")
The Dead Zone Season Finale ("Denouement")
The best and worst of the summer season

First look at:
Journeyman 1.1: "The Love of a Lifetime"


Direct download: CriticalMyth51.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:02 PM
Comments[7]

John covers Week 11 of the summer season for "The 4400" and "The Dead Zone"!

A few words on the passing of Sallie Johnson-Wellbrock.
Thoughts on a very interesting paranormal investigation!
The 4400 4.11: "Ghost in the Machine"
The Dead Zone 6.11: "Exile"
Direct download: CriticalMyth50.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:45 PM
Comments[8]

John's thoughts on Week 10 of the summer season for "The 4400" and "The Dead Zone"!

A brief introduction for new listeners.
All about Voices of Babylon
Cooking with Kosh!
The 4400 4.10: "One of Us"
The Dead Zone 6.10: "Drift"

Direct download: CriticalMyth49.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:47 PM
Comments[7]

John's latest installment in a series covering the summer season.

Topics this show:

The annoyance of Libsyn statistics
More thoughts on "Flash Gordon"
The 4400 4.9: "Daddy's Little Girl"
The Dead Zone 6.9: "Transgression"

Direct download: CriticalMyth48.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:41 PM
Comments[3]

John gives an update on the state of the podcast, and then thoughts on:

The 4400 4.8: "No Exit"
The Dead Zone 6.8: "Outcome"
Direct download: CriticalMyth47.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:38 PM
Comments[4]

All about the new "Babylon 5: The Lost Tales" DVD!

John gives his general overview of the new material, including the challenges faced by JMS and the rest of the B5 gang and how well the stories were chosen.

The first installment of an eventual three-part overview!
Direct download: CriticalMyth46.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:49 PM
Comments[3]

Sorry for the longer break...John's on vacation and internet access is scarce!

This episode discusses, oddly enough, some quick listener feedback on the listener feedback show.

That's followed by a discussion on the start of the latest seasons for "The 4400" and "The Dead Zone", as well as some thoughts on the progress so far for the third season of "Ghost Hunters".

Direct download: CriticalMyth45.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:43 PM
Comments[3]

The very first Critical Myth Listener Feedback Show!

John sounds off on some of the positive and negative comments that have come in since the switch in format and title.

At the end, John poses an important question about the next phase of The Critical Myth Podcast.
Direct download: CriticalMyth44.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:32 PM
Comments[3]

John returns (a little under the weather) to cover the second round of season finales for the 2006-2007 season:

Stargate SG-1
Stargate: Atlantis
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip

Plus, at the end, a breakdown of where all the shows this season ranked against one another...and John is well pleased with the final results.
Direct download: CriticalMyth43.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:35 PM
Comments[5]

John's finally changed the name of the podcast!  The icon should change soon, too.

First segment: Why the slow trickle of Direct-to-DVD movies for popular franchises should be supported

Second segment: A rant on over-reaction to initial spoilers less than a month after the end of the season
Direct download: CriticalMyth42.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 5:56 PM
Comments[9]

New theme music!  What do you think?

John takes on a recurring question and gives about as definitive an answer as possible.

After that, John responds (at great length) to a recent article in Entertainment Weekly.

That's right, more open-format fun!
Direct download: Dispatch41.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:18 PM
Comments[8]

John's thoughts on the seasons and finales for:

Supernatural
Smallville
Heroes
24
Lost

Oh, and that end music might actually be fixed...
Direct download: Dispatch40.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:15 PM
Comments[2]

John details the network upfronts for the 2007-2008 season, including thoughts on the new shows to be covered starting in the fall and how the Critical Myth reviews will be handled in the future.

The review schedule for the summer 2007 season is also mentioned.

Thanks to all the listeners who have stuck with the show since the changes began!  Let's get things back up to speed, shall we?

Direct download: Dispatch39.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:29 PM
Comments[3]

Excuse the messy bits; the podcast is still renovating!

Remember, all the details can be found at Critical Myth!

Some changes for commentary on books, music, and video games.

Current thoughts on:
24
Smallville
Stargate SG-1
Stargate: Atlantis
Jericho
Heroes
Supernatural
Lost


Direct download: Dispatch38.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:51 PM
Comments[5]

A quick message about the future of the podcast.  This is a short one, folks!
Direct download: Dispatch37.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:56 PM
Comments[2]

A rundown of the best science fiction from the weeks of 26 Mar, 02 Apr, 09 Apr, and 16 Apr 2007!

John's (3-4) Week(s) in Review (1:20)

Quick introduction for the new listeners
Reviews are still published by Media Blvd Magazine!
All Critical Myth reviews are now covered here
Four quick book reviews!
Two quick music reviews!

Summary of all reviews posted the past 2 weeks (6:27):
4 24 reviews
4 Lost reviews
4 Jericho reviews
2 Prison Break reviews
1 Smallville review
1 Supernatural review
1 Stargate SG-1 review
1 Stargate: Atlantis review

Best of the Week (12:26):
Lost 3.16: "One of Us"

Listener Feedback! (18:28)


Promos:

Slice of Sci-Fi


Direct download: Dispatches036.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:17 PM
Comments[3]

Just a note for those looking for a new episode...it will be another week or so.  Between the flooding from the storm this weekend and the events at Virginia Tech (my alma mater), I'm a bit overwhelmed.  Please be patient, and I promise that the podcast will be back in a few days.

Thanks for the understanding.

Category: general -- posted at: 7:53 PM
Comments[1]

A rundown of the best science fiction from the weeks of 12 and 19 Mar 2007!

John's (2) Week(s) in Review (1:14)

Quick introduction for the new listeners
Reviews are still published by Media Blvd Magazine!
All Critical Myth reviews are now covered here
Three quick book reviews!
One quick video game review!

Summary of all reviews posted the past 2 weeks (5:41):
3 Battlestar: Galactica reviews
2 Lost reviews
2 Supernatural reviews
2 Smallville reviews
2 24 reviews
1 Prison Break reviews
1 Jericho reviews

Best of the Week (10:00):
Battlestar: Galactica 3.20: "Crossroads: Part II"

Listener Feedback! (23:19)


Promos:

Slice of Sci-Fi

Combat Information Center
Direct download: Dispatches035.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:49 PM
Comments[4]

A rundown of the best science fiction from the weeks of 26 Feb and 05 Mar 2007!

John's (2) Week(s) in Review (1:29)

Quick introduction for the new listeners
Reviews are still published by Media Blvd Magazine!
All Critical Myth reviews are now covered here
Four quick book reviews!

Summary of all reviews posted the past 2 weeks (6:48):
2 Lost reviews
2 Heroes reviews
2 Battlestar: Galactica reviews
2 24 reviews
2 Prison Break reviews
2 Jericho reviews

Best of the Week (10:29):
Battlestar: Galactica 3.17: "Maelstrom"

Listener Feedback! (22:49)


Promos:

Slice of Sci-Fi

Combat Information Center
Direct download: Dispatches034.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:50 PM
Comments[2]

A rundown of the best science fiction from the weeks of 12 and 19 Feb 2007!

John's (2) Week(s) in Review (3:19)

Quick introduction for the new listeners
John is still sick, so no audio clips this week.
Reviews are still published by Media Blvd Magazine!
No more Velocity TV
All Critical Myth reviews are now covered here
Three quick book reviews!

Summary of all reviews posted the past 2 weeks (9:13):
2 Lost reviews
2 Heroes reviews
2 Battlestar: Galactica reviews
2 24 reviews
1 Supernatural review
1 Smallville review
1 Prison Break review
1 Studio 60 review
1 Jericho review

Best of the Week (13:26):
Supernatural 3.7: "Tall Tales"

Listener Feedback! (19:48)


Promos:

Slice of Sci-Fi

Combat Information Center
Direct download: Dispatches033.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:43 PM
Comments[2]

A rundown of the best science fiction from the weeks of 29 Jan and 05 Feb 2007!

John's (2) Week(s) in Review (2:01)

Quick introduction for the new listeners
John is sick, so no audio clips this week.
Reviews are now published by Media Blvd Magazine!
The podcast for serialized dramas:
Velocity TV Podcast
Two quick book reviews!
One quick video game review!

Summary of all reviews posted the past 2 weeks (6:24):
2 Supernatural reviews
2 Smallville reviews
2 Heroes reviews
1 Battlestar: Galactica review
1 Lost review

Best of the Week (9:33):
Lost 3.7: "Not in Portland"

Listener Feedback! (19:52)


Promos:

Slice of Sci-Fi

Combat Information Center
Direct download: Dispatches032.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:26 PM
Comments[0]

A rundown of the best science fiction from the weeks of 08, 15, and 22 Jan 2007!

John's (3) Week(s) in Review (2:45)

Quick introduction for the new listeners
Reviews are now published by Media Blvd Magazine!
The podcast for serialized dramas:
Velocity TV Podcast
Happy Holidays!
First show for 2007!

Five quick book reviews!
One quick video game review!

Summary of all reviews posted the past week (8:27):
3 Supernatural reviews
3 Smallville reviews
1 Heroes review
1 Battlestar: Galactica review

Best of the Week (12:32):
Smallville 6.12: "Labyrinth"

Listener Feedback! (26:57)


Promos:

Slice of Sci-Fi

Combat Information Center
Direct download: Dispatches031.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:40 PM
Comments[0]

A rundown of the best science fiction from the weeks of 04 and 11 Dec 2006!

John's (2) Week(s) in Review (2:00)

Quick introduction for the new listeners
Care to make a donation?
Reviews are now published by Media Blvd Magazine!
The podcast for serialized dramas:
Velocity TV Podcast
Happy Holidays!
Last show for 2006!

Two quick book reviews!
Two quick music reviews!
One quick video game review!

Summary of all reviews posted the past week (10:02):
3 Battlestar: Galactica reviews
1 Supernatural review
1 Smallville review
1 Heroes review
Season-to-date commentary on all 4 series

Best of the Week (22:05):
Battlestar: Galactica 3.11: "The Eye of Jupiter"

Listener Feedback! (40:11)


Promos:

Slice of Sci-Fi

Combat Information Center
Direct download: Dispatches030.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:54 PM
Comments[1]

A rundown of the best science fiction from the weeks of 20 and 27 Nov 2006!

John's (2) Week(s) in Review (2:09)

Quick introduction for the new listeners
Care to make a donation?
Reviews are now published by Media Blvd Magazine!
The podcast for serialized dramas:
Velocity TV Podcast
Two quick book reviews!
John's video game progress

Summary of all reviews posted the past week (8:00):
Battlestar: Galactica review
Supernatural review
2 Smallville reviews
2 Heroes reviews

Best of the Week (15:57):
Heroes 1.10: "Six Months Ago"

Listener Feedback! (35:12)


Promos:

Slice of Sci-Fi

Combat Information Center

Direct download: Dispatches029.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:55 PM
Comments[3]