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An Important Scope Announcement
May 26, 2007 | Posted by: The Scope
We regret to inform you that The Scope Episode 30 will be delayed one week. Because of impossibly busy schedules, we’ve decided to postpone the episode in order to give you, the loyal listeners, the best show possible.
Because of the delay, we’ll be making a few adjustments to Episode 30. First, the cryptic reference to the year ‘1992’ will be explained in Episode 31 so that we can instead bring you the 2006-2007 Television Review in a timely fashion. Second, we will be foregoing the review of “King of the Hill†and instead bring you a review of one of today’s hottest music releases. Also, you can look forward to tales of Jared’s cross-country convention adventure.
In the meantime, don’t forget to take a look at all of our latest online reviews (including the Saturday Night Live Season wrap-up and the review for Guitar Hero II.) We’ve also got a great poll and we always welcome any comments, both via online and voice mail.
From all of us at The Scope, we offer our deepest apologies for the delay. Episode 30 will be available Monday, June 4th. Thanks for listening!
Category: News | Time: 3:49 pm (CST) | Comments: 3 |
TV Review: Saturday Night Live 2006-2007
May 23, 2007 | Posted by: Shane
Saturday Night Live 2006-2007
NBC Saturday 11:30E/10:30C
1 3/4 starsThe 2006-2007 season of Saturday Night Live was one of change. Weekend Update anchor Tina Fey (along with Rachel Dratch) left the show to focus on 30 Rock while Horatio Sanz, Chris Parnell, and Finesse Mitchell were let go due to massive budget cuts.
This left a lean and mean cast of eleven, with Seth Meyers taking over the coveted Weekend Update co-anchor position. But the big question remained: could this small cast overcome these changes and succeed after a number of uneven seasons?
Before that’s answered, let’s take a quick look at each individual along with some other key aspects of SNL.
Read moreCategory: Reviews, TV | Time: 9:28 am (CST) | Comments: 1 |
Episode 29: The Scope + Moms = Edgiest Episode Ever
May 13, 2007 | Posted by: The Scope
Jared and Shane’s mom stop by the show to battle it out to see who loves their son more! Adam’s mom continues her self-imposed boycott of The Scope for its continued non-Kosherness.
News
Paris Hilton petitions go head to head
NBC Renews ‘Friday Night Lights’
Tim Roth is set to star in ‘The Incredible Hulk’
George Lucas Announces Two More Star Wars MoviesReviews
Film
Spider-Man 3 – 2 stars
Random Review
The Amazing Race – CBS Sunday 8:00E/7:00C – 3 starsMusic
Scope Sounds: “Mother” – Kevin Reeves
Scope Poll
What is the best serial drama currently on TV?
- Lost
- Heroes
Remember you can now comment via phone! Give us a call at 206-350-7056 and leave a message. Drunk Dialers Preferred. Of course you can still email us at comments@thescopeshow.com or post below.
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Category: Episodes | Time: 4:13 pm (CST) | Comments: 3 |
Episode 28 poll results
May 12, 2007 | Posted by: The Scope
Which classic 1980s toy line is best?
The Transformers
G.I. Joe
Category: Episode Polls | Time: 11:59 pm (CST) | Comments Off on Episode 28 poll results |
Micro Videogame Review: Guitar Hero II (Xbox 360)
May 8, 2007 | Posted by: Shane
Guitar Hero II
Xbox 360
Red Octane
3 1/2 starsGuitar Hero II is the sequel to the incredibly popular Guitar Hero. In this game, players wield a guitar-shaped peripheral as the primary controller. The gameplay is similar to other Harmonix music games, in that the player must play scrolling notes to complete a song. In the case of Guitar Hero, the player must use the guitar peripheral to play the scrolling notes the corresponding fret button on the guitar neck and simultaneously pressing the strum bar.
The Xbox 360 version of GHII features enhanced graphics over the PlayStation 2 version as well as an additional 10 songs over the standard 64 tunes.
Is Guitar Hero II worth your time?
Read moreCategory: Reviews, Videogame | Time: 12:01 am (CST) | Comments Off on Micro Videogame Review: Guitar Hero II (Xbox 360) |
Micro Movie Review: Hot Fuzz
May 4, 2007 | Posted by: Jared
Hot Fuzz
Rogue Pictures
3 starsThe team that brought you Shaun of the Dead, writer/actor Simon Pegg and writer/director Edgar Wright, returns with Hot Fuzz, another genre sendup that turns the Hollywood buddy-cop adventure on its ear. Hot Fuzz is the story of Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg), London police officer of superior skill. Angel’s policing ability is so far above that of his colleagues and superiors that they arrange for him to be promoted to sergeant and transferred to the sleepy, crime-free village of Sandford. Sergeant Angel is partnered with PC Danny Butterman (Nick Frost), a fan of overblown Hollywood action films, and the two investigate a suspicious string of accidental deaths.
Is Hot Fuzz worth your time?
Read moreCategory: Movie, Reviews | Time: 8:15 am (CST) | Comments: 1 |
Episode 28: The Scope’s Summer Entertainment Preview
April 29, 2007 | Posted by: The Scope
Our world famous NFL Draft Special. Mel Kiper guest stars!
Also, lots of Transformers discussion, as well as just about every other summer movie. Also, magicical HIV curing boxers, and we slam Catherine Zeta-Jones!
Lastly, check out Jared at Balticon.
News
Fox Cancels Drive
Robot Chicken, starring George Lucas
Attn Nerds (not us…?): StarCraft 2 announcement coming May 19th
MSNBC slams Jack “Doom is causing school shootings” Thompson
Vanishing honeybees mystify scientists
Rush Limbaugh plays racist song on his show; no outrage or calls for his firing followReviews
Random Review
Desperate Housewives – ABC Sunday 9:00E/8:00C – 1 1/4 starsMusic
“central nervous piston” – el ten eleven
Scope Sounds: “Let Me Know” – The Fire ApesScope Poll
Which classic 1980s toy line is best?
- The Transformers
- G.I. Joe
Call 206-350-7056 or email comments@thescopeshow.com to cast your vote!
(only phone and email votes will be counted)Remember you can now comment via phone! Give us a call at 206-350-7056 and leave a message. Drunk Dialers Preferred. Of course you can still email us at comments@thescopeshow.com or post below.
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Category: Episodes | Time: 12:00 pm (CST) | Comments: 11 |
Episode 27 poll results
April 28, 2007 | Posted by: The Scope
Which hosts of The Scope do you prefer?
Jared, Adam and Shane
John, Earl and Al
Category: Episode Polls | Time: 11:59 pm (CST) | Comments Off on Episode 27 poll results |
Micro Movie Review: Grindhouse
April 22, 2007 | Posted by: Shane
Grindhouse
Dimension Films
2 1/4 starsGrindhouse is a double feature consisting of two feature-length segments directed by Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino, bookended by trailers for “coming attractions”, advertisements, and in-theater announcements reminiscent of those typical in U.S. theaters in the 1970s.
Rodriguez’s feature is a gory flick called Planet Terror in which a poison gas is released into the air, turning local inhabitants into violent, zombie-like creatures. Tarantino’s contribution to the double feature is called, Death Proof. In this film, a crazy stuntman befriends young women only to lure them into his car and kill them. His plan would have gone perfectly if he only avoided targeting a group stunt women who were more than prepared for his deadly intents…
Is Grindhouse worth your time?
Read moreCategory: Movie, Reviews | Time: 8:52 pm (CST) | Comments: 3 |
Episode 27: The First Episode of The Second Year of The Scope
April 15, 2007 | Posted by: The Scope
Sorry kids. Al, Earl, and John have been put back in their place, and the original hosts have taken the show back. And just in the nick of time too, as Earl threated to come in wearing no pants this time.
In this episode, we take a look back on our first year of The Scope, all the way from completely unfunny podcast without Adam, to hilarious and insightful podcast with Adam. Or at least a podcast with slightly fewer jokes aimed at Adam’s religion.
News
A Comedy Central Show without Carlos Mencia!
Green Arrow goes to Jail?
iPhone causes delay in next update of Mac OS
Music business still suffering, Year 9 and counting
Barbarella coming back… why?
13 TV Shows That Should Never Have Been CancelledReviews
Music
Fountains of Wayne – Traffic and Weather – 2 1/2 Stars
Random Review
Shark – CBS Thursday 10:00E/9:00C – 2 starsMusic
“When We’re Through” – Jack in the Pulpit
“New Year” – Pudge
Scope Sounds: “Wire and Stone” – New Atlantic
Scope Poll
Which hosts of The Scope do you prefer?
- Jared, Adam and Shane
- John, Earl and Al
Call 206-350-7056 or email comments@thescopeshow.com to cast your vote!
(only phone and email votes will be counted)Remember you can now comment via phone! Give us a call at 206-350-7056 and leave a message. Drunk Dialers Preferred. Of course you can still email us at comments@thescopeshow.com or post below.
Category: Episodes | Time: 5:08 pm (CST) | Comments: 6 |
