BeatCast!

The Popculture Podcast for Popculture Peeps and Geeks!

Thursday, December 15, 2011

BeatCast! Podcast Episode 5 - Popculture Holiday Madness!


Seasons Greetings from the members of BeatCast!

In this pre-Xmas and New Year episode recorded last December 13, Tim "Timzster" and "Cerbojam" return after a brief absence, getting around to beginning the first half of the show by discussing the latest movie news and trailers that have hit the popculture scene while heading off to their local IMAX theater to catch the advanced screening of Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol! Later on, friends and pals Billy "It_Burns" and Mark "Mark Templar" join the fray on the second half recorded after the movie premiere, and the quartet give their two cents on the movie, as well as focusing on other news and events happening during the holiday season! From discussions on the MIB III and G.I. Joe Trailer to The Dark Knight Rises Prologue and the upcoming Xmas Toycon happening in Megamall this weekend, it's a no holds barred seasons greetings session of BeatCast for the last month of 2011!





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Thursday, October 13, 2011

BeatCast! Podcast Episode 4 - The Real Deal October News Reel!


On the second month of the 'Ber season, Timzster and Cerbojam return to deliver a heavy set of updates for Geekmatic and BeatCast! Recorded on the night of October 11 2011 after watching the local Philippines premiere of Real Steel, the boys speak their minds and weigh in their thoughts on the movie, with Cerbo sharing a little insight on Dolphin Tale and What's Your Number? as well. Then, the duo proceed to talk about the newly released theatrical trailer of The Avengers, and give their expectations for the Joss Whedon directed film coming out next year! All that, plus talks about Halloween Parties, The Walking Dead Season 2, and NYCC '11 come your way on this edition of BeatCast!, as well as a reflection at the life of the late and great Apple wiz, Steve Jobs. Tune in and give us a listen!

  

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Friday, September 23, 2011

BeatCast! Episode 3.2 - Black Comedy Popculture Ride!


In this second installment of BeatCast's two-part podcast session, Tim and Mark are once again joined by their buddy Vince (Mark Templar), as well as another old friend and Back2Gaming alum Billy, aka It_Burns! Recorded on the evening of September 14 just after watching the advanced screening of the zany all-star black comedy called "Horrible Bosses", the boys pool in their thoughts on how the movie was, and chaos ensues as a result of it! Through the conversation, Timzster and It_Burns highlight the gaming category with impressions on Sony's Press Conference during Tokyo Game Show '11 week and expectations on the PS Vita. Also, more news piles up in the form of MORE DC The New 52 and comic book updates! With all of this recorded during one heck of a road trip, expect one heck of a session here, as delivered by BeatCast!



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Friday, September 16, 2011

BeatCast! Episode 3.1 - A Contagious Stream of Updates!


The boys of BeatCast! return for another "unhealthy" round of Popculture news and updates! Recorded last September 8th after watching the local advanced screening of "Contagion" in IMAX, regulars Timzster and Cerbojam are joined by the presence of one Mark Templar, and the trio give their thoughts on the aforementioned movie, as well as other movies they have seen prior to this like the Fright Night remake! Also, the boys remark on comic news, particularly the DC New 52 comic relaunch of DC Comics. Plus, a little tease on gaming and toys makes its way into the menu! Plus, a few shoutouts to the boys of BNO! Excaliburd!

This is the first of a two-part recording session held this month of September, so be sure to tune back in for the next installment!





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Monday, August 8, 2011

BeatCast! Podcast Ep. 2 - Comic Con, Movies, and Popculture News Pizza!


The boys of BeatCast! return for the month of August with TONS of updates and news to cover for the popculture spectrum! Ushering in the month of August with a new episode recorded this weekend, Timzster and Cerbojam tackle a zany range of awesome topics, covering highlights and news from last July's epic San Diego Comic-Con to reviewing the latest and greatest movie's running in theaters, including Captain America: The First Avenger, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, and *gasp* The Smurfs!? It's all hear and now, so go on and give this episode of BeatCast! a listen!





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Monday, July 11, 2011

BeatCast! Podcast Ep. 1 - A Popculture News Mess!

Arising from the depths of darkness, Timzster and Cerbojam return to BeatCast! It's been a long time since the last podcast session, and the boys kick things off in high gear by discussing all the latest news and highlights from the popculture spectrum! With all the blockbuster movies out now in theaters, Tim and Mark give their impressions on Michael Bay's final Transformers movie - Transformers: Dark of the Moon, as well as discuss the mixed reactions surrounding DC's latest superhero material adapted into film, Green Lantern! They also look back at this past June's 10th Philippine Toys, Hobbies, and Collectibles Convention held at the SM Megamall, and give their thoughts on that two day event as well. With the impending release of the final Harry Potter movie and Captain America, as well news and buzz from this year's upcoming San Diego Comic-Con, the BeatCast! guys tackled a lot of topics on this session, so go and give this episode a listen!


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Saturday, April 30, 2011

BeatCast! Ep. 10 - By Odin's Beard! The Thor Premiere Podcast!

The summer blockbusters of 2011 are finally here, and the boys of BeatCast! were treated to the first mega movie premiere of the season - Marvel Studios' "Thor"! After months of anticipation and discussion, we finally saw the first Marvel superhero movie of 2011 last April 27, courtesy of Solar UIP and SM Cinema, over at the IMAX theater in SM North... Viewing the entire thing from start to finish in mind-boggling 3D! As a result, we had to do an impromptu podcast session on the spot (which you're listening to now!), and we gave our two cents worth of the Kenneth Branagh film, which was an absolute spectacle to behold for fans of the character and newbies alike! Tune in and listen to the rest of our opinions, as well as a few solid notes on other popculture topics that hit recently and the past Holy Week! Tune in to your headphones and listen up to our conversations praising "Odin's Beard", for it's time for BeatCast! Verily!



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Monday, April 11, 2011

BeatCast! Ep. 9.5 - The Mach Diesel Podcast Sessions III: More Stupid Bomb Geek Madness!


This Third Installment of The Mach Diesel podcast Sessions picks up right where the last one left off! After separating from Billy and Angel, the trio of Tim, Mark, and Mach didn't get enough of the BeatCast! action, so another episode was recorded while they hit the road! Delving more into topics that include Marvel movies, action figures, and comics, we go all out with the hobbies and interests in this extra episode, and it's no holds barred with Mach Diesel in the house!



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BeatCast! Ep. 9 - The Mach Diesel Podcast Sessions II: Stupid Bomb Coffee Group Mix!


In the second installment of the Mach Diesel Podcast Sessions, Tim, Mark, and the visiting Mach Diesel are joined by their witty friends Billy and Angel,and together the fast five settle down in Seattle's Best Coffee for some discussion time, particularly on the fields of Stupid Bomb, games, toys, and... Justin Bieber?! Unfortunately, the show had to be cut as the coffee shop closed its doors for the day! Yes, it's is a short episode of BeatCast!, but it was a wild one with the company involved, so give this one a listen nevertheless!



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BeatCast! Ep. 8 - The Mach Diesel Podcast Sessions I: Break The Mach Down!

BeatCast! returns... and this time with more episodes that took weeks in the making to get online! In this first installment of what shall be known as the "Mach Diesel Podcast Sessions", Mark returns from Korea and introduces me to the great one and proprietor of SMU Toys, Mach Diesel himself! The epic meeting conducted last March 31 brought about more awesomeness and hilarious moments than one could chew, and together the three of us sat down and discussed the nitty and gritty on the popculture news spectrum... as well as a few discussions on ladies and life, courtesy of Mach himself! It was awesome times in this episode, and definitely something not to miss for BeatCast! listeners out there!


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Thursday, March 24, 2011

BeatCast! Ep. 7 - The Sucker Punch Premiere! (Feat. Back2Gaming)

Like moths to a flame and gangsters riding high, Tim and his friends from Back2Gaming Vince and Billy made their way to SM Mall of Asia and saw the premiere of Zack Snyder's newest sensational epic action flick, Sucker Punch! Hear the tale and listen as the boys give their insights on this "headtrip" (as Billy likes to call it), and see how the visual implementation of anime, videogame, and comic book themes can blend so naturally into a film that enlists 5 gorgeous mental asylum babes and brings them into conflict with a various threats, including big ass samurai monters, nazi zombies, and fire-breathing dragons! It's as raw as it's gonna get on this newest collaboration between fanboy minds, and best be prepared for some hilarious moments concerning Billy, his *cough cough* Artbook, and his ramblings on depression! Listen up and enjoy the show!



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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

BeatCast! Episode 6 - On Red Riding Hood and other Podcasting nonsense!

The boys of BeatCast are at it once again! After watching and going through the premiere of the "Twilight-flavored" Red Riding Hood, Tim, Mark, Billy, and Vince give their impressions on the movie and try to look for more positive ways to express their opinions on it aside from Gary Oldman's acting presence! Promotion and discussion for Back2Gaming's Podcast series also make their way into the conversation, and along with the usual round-up of games, movies, and other popculture news on the horizon, you have another intense session that goes from a parking lot to McDonald's! It's another BeatCast moment on and off the road, so go ahead and give it a listen!



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Sunday, March 6, 2011

BeatCast! Episode 5 - Crazy Table Group Discussions!

BeatCast! returns for the new month of March, with a group discussion that's just going to rip your head all over the place! Returning to the table are mainstays Tim, Mark, and Billy, and joining them is their lovely and dear friend Angel, and together they talk about the latest trends and news running around town, namely Mark's coverage of Varekai at the Manila Hotel, plus rants about more fighting games, namely Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and Marvel Vs Capcom 3! Animated series news and other popculture trends come into the picture, but the discussion quickly regresses back into the fighting game circle, with more talk on MvC 3, the 20th Anniversary of Street Fighter II, and Billy delivering his Guilty Gear XX knowledge in a frenzy! All the voices run wild, and Angel serves up a dose of wacky comments, resulting in a podcast that's just outrageous! It's the craziest BeatCast episode yet, so tune in and give it a listen!



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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

BeatCast! Episode 4 - Movies, Hobbies, and MvC 3 Madness!

BeatCast returns with another episode of pure hobby and popculture mayhem that's sure to make collectors excited! In this episode, Tim and Mark are joined once again by their friends and cohorts Billy and Vince, and the quartet give their impressions about several movies that have just premiered over the month, including I Am Number Four, Unknown, and Black Swan! The group also explore the big news, updates, and announcements concerning movies, toys, and games this February... especially the latter category's big release for the Xbox 360 and PS3 - Marvel Vs Capcom 3: Fate Of Two Worlds! With that said, it's time to plug in your earphones and give this a listen, as BeatCast! takes you for one heck of a ride!



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Monday, February 7, 2011

BeatCast! Episode 3 - Kung Hei Fat Choi Mix!

Happy Year Of The Rabbit, one and all! In this Chinese New Year edition of BeatCast!, Tim, Mark, and Billy discuss all things fun and festive during the Chinese New Year, in addition to the games and movies that were part of our topic list! We also give our impressions on the recent big announcements, including the US release date and cast of the next Parasite Eve game, The 3rd Birthday; Henry Cavill cast as the next Superman in Zack Snyder's upcoming reboot; Sony's next Playstation Portable gizmo - The Next Generation Portable; And of course... Marvel Vs Capcom 3 expectations! All this and more in the latest podcast episode of BeatCast!


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Saturday, January 29, 2011

BeatCast! Episode 2 - The Rite and other Popculture Tales...

BeatCast! returns for another episode of popculture goodness... as seen by pinoy fanboys! On the night of January 27, Tim and Mark watched the advanced screening of Anthony Hopkins' first film of 2011, The Rite! Joining them along for commentary on the movie as special guest is their dear friend Vince, and together the boys go down the list of geekery by talking about more things happening in movies, comics, games. From updates on Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises; The local launch date of Dead Space 2; to the revelation of the new Thundercats series.... There's a lot to be heard and said in this edition, and it's a long one at that! Listen up!



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Friday, January 21, 2011

BeatCast! Episode 1 - The Green Hornet Premiere!

Prepare for excitement and adventure as the boys of BeatCast return for a new wave of podcast sessions that focus on the world of popculture! In the very first episode of the new series for the year 2011, we talk about the long awaited film adaptation of The Green Hornet, starring comedian Seth Rogen as the titular hero and Jay Chou as his sidekick Kato! Fresh from watching the premiere of the movie last January 17, we are joined by our friends and special guests Billy, Ricky, and Jobeth, as we give our comments and opinions about the superhero comedy flick and relate it to its legacy!


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