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VH1 Rips Off The Scope (But We Ripped Them Off First…)

July 9, 2007 | Posted by: The Scope

Attention Scope Fan(base):

The second VH1 World Series of Pop Culture began this week. Color us surprised that a tiebreaker question between teams “The White Russians” and “Remo-Leen-Teen-Teen” was one we used on last year’s Scope World Series of Pop Culture.

The tiebreaker question: Steven Spielberg movies. It really is a case of life imitating art.

At any rate, tune into VH1’s spectacle this week (it really is a fun show for all of you pop culture nerds out there) and be warned: The second edition of The Scope World Series of Pop Culture will return this fall. Feel free to email us at The Scope if you are interested in competing AND if you’ve got some serious pop culture knowledge.

Category: Miscellaneous, News | Time: 2:53 pm (CST) | Comments: 1 |

Special Edition: The Scope Transformers Review

July 5, 2007 | Posted by: The Scope

It’s all been building to this, The Scope’s very special Transformers movie review. We watched as a group, so it’s only fitting that we review it as a group. Join us and our ill-fated Nerd Roundtable panel to find out what we liked and what we hated about the film — or is it a movie, Adam?

Send us your feelings about Transformers. Call us at 206-350-7056 or email us at comments@thescopeshow.com; we would really like to know what you think about the whole thing. We will play or read the best of your comments on the next scheduled show, so sleep well knowing the fate of that show rests in your hands.

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Category: Episodes | Time: 1:33 pm (CST) | Comments: 3 |

Episode 32: The Tragically Depressing Scope Nerd Roundtable

July 2, 2007 | Posted by: The Scope

We take out second stab at the roundtable, with hilarous and sad results. Who’s no longer talking to one another? Who insulted women (again)? Will Earl still go see Transformers?! Listen in for 2.5 hours to find out!

News
Real life violence & video games – not so bad!
CNN Dumps Michael Moore For Paris Hilton
Ex-‘Grey’s’ star: (non-offensive use of the n-word (is that even possible?)) please
Anonymous ‘Wiki Confession’ in Wrestler Deaths

Reviews
Music
2 stars The White Stripes – Icky Thump – 2 Stars

Music
“Random Robotic Dancing” – Future Daze
Scope Sounds: “Wonderful Tragedy” – Grand Atlantic

Scope Poll
What OS do you prefer?

Mac
Windows
None of the above

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Category: Episodes | Time: 6:00 am (CST) | Comments: 16 |

Episode 31 poll results

July 1, 2007 | Posted by: The Scope

Which of the new Transformers themes is best?

not Linkin Park
0%

Mute Math
0%

Black Lab
71%

They all suck rocks
29%

Category: Episode Polls | Time: 8:09 pm (CST) | Comments Off on Episode 31 poll results |

Micro Movie Review: Live Free or Die Hard

| Posted by: Shane

Live Free or Die Hard
20th Century Fox
1 3/4 Stars

Live Free or Die Hard is the fourth installment in the Die Hard film series. It stars veteran actor Bruce Willis as John McClane, the hero of the first three films. The film takes place some 19 years after the first film, and sees McClane face a gang of Internet terrorists led by Thomas Gabriel (Timothy Olyphant.) McClane doesnâ€™t face the baddies alone, however. Heâ€™s forced to protect and eventually team up with nerdy computer hacker Matt Farrell (Justin Long, Ed, Jeepers Creepers, The Mac Guy.) Together, they must take out the bad guys, rescue McClaneâ€™s daughter, and make sure the baddies donâ€™t wipe out the Internet.

Is Live Free or Die Hard worth your time?
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Category: Movie, Reviews | Time: 3:59 pm (CST) | Comments: 1 |

Episode 31: Step 1: More Misogyny. Step 2: ???. Step 3: Profit

June 18, 2007 | Posted by: The Scope

In this episode, we review the latest Entertainment Weekly. We read it so you don’t have to!

Also, more Transformers talk. A look back on 1992. A review of “On the Lot”. And lots of comedy. LOTS.

Random Year In Review: 1992
Movies
Adam: Shakes the Clown
Jared: Reservoir Dogs
Shane: Wayne’s World

Music
Shane: REM – Automatic for the People
Jared: Beastie Boys – Check Your Head
Adam: The Lemonheads – It’s a Shame About Ray

News
Mr. Wizard dies and a generation of kids will never learn about static electricity and balloons.
Jack Thompson continues to embarrass himself.
Jessica Alba (whoever she is) wants to bang random guys.
Live action “Star Wars” shows may be great due to Lucas NOT writing it.

Reviews
TV
On the Lot – FOX Tuesday 8:00E/7:00C – 1 1/4 stars

Music
“Goodbye to Spring” – Josh Woodward
Scope Sounds: “Transformers Theme” – Black Lab

Scope Poll
We had to alter the poll from how it appears in the episode since it turns out the Transformers theme we played and attributed to Mute Math is in fact not Mute Math. Who knew the internet could be wrong?

Which of the new Transformers themes is best?

not Linkin Park
Mute Math
Black Lab
they all suck rocks

Bonus Link
Spielbay is waiting for you.

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Category: Episodes | Time: 6:00 am (CST) | Comments: 6 |

Episode 30 poll results

June 17, 2007 | Posted by: The Scope

Should we continue to do The Scope Poll?

Yes
100%

No
0%

Category: Episode Polls | Time: 10:50 pm (CST) | Comments Off on Episode 30 poll results |

Micro Music Review: Sky Blue Sky

June 12, 2007 | Posted by: Al

Sky Blue Sky
Wilco
Nonesuch Records
2 stars

Wilco turns back the clock in their latest release Sky Blue Sky. In homage to 70s rock, Wilco strips the bells and whistles found on previous albums and puts out their most organic album since their 1995 debut A.M. Lyrically, Jeff Tweedy doesnâ€™t mess around with vague lyrics that are left up to interpretation. They are pleasant, straight forward, and get directly to the point.

Category: Music, Reviews | Time: 7:36 pm (CST) | Comments: 3 |

Episode 30: The 2006-2007 Television Review

June 4, 2007 | Posted by: The Scope

We take a look back on the latest year in television. Shane retells the story of taking his daughter to see a movie (this is edgy stuff folks). And Jared swims in a sea of cute girls with shaved heads.

2006-2007 Television Review
Show of the Year:
3rd Place: Heroes
2nd Place: Friday Night Lights
1st Place: The Office

News
A Harry Potter theme park coming soon to Orlando.
Battlestar Galactica ending after next season.
Lots of Wii Virtual Console downloads – and Zelda 2 this week.

Reviews
Music
Maroon 5 – It Won’t Be Soon Before Long – 1 1/2 Stars

Music
“Breakup Song” – The Wilwaukees
Scope Sounds: “Pillagers” – Sudden Death

Scope Poll
Should we continue to do The Scope Poll?

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