Another Lousy Millennium: A Futurama Fan Podcast

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Episode 77: Bender's Big Score Part 1 Jan 21, 2019

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Sir, you're just a little enraged because you're dying. Listen in as Luke, Gabe and special guest Taylor discuss Futurama Season 6 Episode 1: Bender's Big Score Part 1.

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On this show:

Luke describes how computer security pen testing works in the context of Bender's obedience virus
Gabe and Taylor discuss what might have happened in the gap between Season 5 and Bender's Big Score.
Gabe, Luke and Taylor discuss how none of them had any clue as to Lars' "big secret".
The group has a spirited discussion about the visual treatment of the spammers.
Gabe talks about how he doesn't like being added to lists, except for the most important one he'll die for.

Episode 76: Season 5 Wrap Up Jan 12, 2019

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Listen in as Luke and Gabe steal Hedonismbot's absinthe and either, and wrap up Season 5 of Futurama.

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Check out Gabe's article in Popculture-y on Jurassic Bark at https://tinyurl.com/y87x7lqs.

On this show:

Luke and Gabe list off their 3 favorite episodes and 3 favorite quotes from Season 5
Gabe and Luke recall what it was like to wonder if Futurama was coming back after Season 5.
Gabe and Luke discuss how their choosing criteria are influenced by their personalities
Luke tunes down his hedonismbot impression. Gabe nails a Bender impression.
Luke makes a TNG reference and Gabe doesn't get it, Gabe makes a TNG reference and Luke doesn't get it

Episode 75: The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings Jan 02, 2019

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How Ironic! Listen in as Luke, Gabe, and special guest Izzie discuss Futurama Season 5, Episode 16: The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings.

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On this show:

Gabe, Izzie and Luke debate which of Bender's special abilities would win in a fight.
Gabe bemoans the curtain call of Scruffy on the pre-cancellation seasons
Luke and Gabe compete on renditions of hedonism bot. Gabe wins.
Izzie brings up how Fry's opera is similar to how augmented reality happen today.
Gabe admits there is at least one Tinny Tim joke in the season that he likes.

Episode 74: Bender Should Not Be Allowed On TV Dec 24, 2018

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BOOOO! WE DEMAND BENDER! Listen in as Luke and Gabe discuss Futurama Season 5, Episode 15: Bender Should Not Be Allowed on TV.

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On this show:

Gabe and Luke debate the relevancy of network executives managing content in todays world.
Gabe wonders why all the kids from the Orphanariam are at the birthday part.
Luke wonders why the network president laptop has a real pistol rather than a laser
Gabe and Luke write an ending with more science fiction to this episode.
Gabe schools Luke on Mommy Dearest.

Episode 73: Obsoletely Fabulous Dec 18, 2018

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You whanged my ship, you walnut-panelled idiot! Listen in as Luke and Gabe discuss Futurama Season 5, Episode 14: Obsoletely Fabulous.

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On this show:

Gabe discusses how the value of fake satellite dishes have decreased over time
Luke discusses how each of the island robots represents fundamental limitations of computing
Gabe and Luke discuss why Bender's "upgrade" is on an island
Luke draws a parallel between a Killbot having Lotus Notes and Adobe Acrobat having a email server
Gabe discusses how this episode relates to Neuromancer

Episode 72: Bend Her Dec 11, 2018

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Order the cake damn it! Late at night it haunts me with its frosted beauty! … moving on … Listen in as Luke and Gabe discuss Futurama Season 5, Episode 13: Bend Her.

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On this show:

Gabe and Luke discuss how Coilette and Calculon are two drama queens in a relationship.
Gabe wonders why Hermes' spandex suit doesn't have Jamaican colors.
Gabe and Luke propose ideas as to how Coilette is able to get away with her "2-person pyramid scheme"
Gabe points out common themes among all Bender-focused episodes
Luke and Gabe collectively forget the name of the Val Kilmer movie with the lions. Luke feels bad later.

Episode 71: Spanish Fry Dec 04, 2018

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Listen in as Luke and Gabe visit every scuzzy bazaar in the galaxy, including Pottery Barn! … and discuss Futurama Season 5, Episode 12: Spanish Fry.

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On this show:

Luke uses a quote from General Patton to describe Bender's relentless jokes at Fry's expense
Gabe and Luke discuss why Leela pulled of a Bender line at the end of the second act.
Luke does some armchair psychology on Lurr based on his encyclopedic knowledge of Star Trek TNG
Gabe does a excellent rendition of the majority of Bender's "lower horn" jokes
Gabe describes how Fry projects his own feelings onto Bigfoot.

Episode 70: Three Hundred Big Boys Nov 28, 2018

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What to do, what to do. One 300 dollar hookerbot or 300 one dollar hookerbots? Listen in and find out, as Luke and Gabe discuss Futurama Season 5, Episode 11: Three Hundred Big Boys.

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On this show:

Luke and Gabe discuss the morality of having a sentient tattoo
Luke compares one sly robot's actions to one of his favorite XKCD cartoons
Luke and Gabe weigh the cost of Zoidberg's lesson with his theft throughout the episode
Gabe does a excellent imitation of Billy West voicing Fry tweaking on coffee
I don't need a fifth bullet point, I'm a Whale Biologist.

Episode 69: The Farnsworth Parabox Nov 21, 2018

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Sweet honey bee of infinity! Listen in as Gabe and Luke discuss Futurama Season 5, Episode 10: The Farnsworth Parabox.

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Also check out Gabe's Kickstarter for his webcomic, "For Molly", Chapter 2 at http://kck.st/2yCvzYS

On this show:

Luke does armchair psychology on Zoidberg 1 and Zoidberg A
Gabe discusses the professors dance / horror during box making activities
Luke and Gabe discuss the economics and psychology of untangling Christmas lights
Luke and Gabe discuss what alternative universe versions of themselves would be doing right now
Luke and Gabe ponder the root cause of Fry A vs Fry 1's hair color difference

Episode 68: The Sting Nov 15, 2018

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Listen in as Gabe burns Luke's timecard so he doesn't come back as a Zombie looking for his final paycheck … and discuss Futurama Season 5, Episode 9: The String.

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On this show:

Luke discusses how he got totally duped by the writer's misdirect
Gabe goes through at least 3 lists of Easter eggs from different scenes
Gabe and Luke discuss the morality of stealing honey from a hard working mother bee with 10,000 children (hint: it's not)
Luke discusses how the black box from the prior crew reminds him of Event Horizon
Gabe doesn't want to pat himself on the back too much but totally knew what was going on all along.

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