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Episode 41 - 2008 Christmas Special, Part 2
Our Christmas special concludes with our worst Christmases, animated holiday favorites, train sets under the tree, a little tech talk, and the second winner of three trade winners. {enclose totgu_episode041.mp3}
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12-21-2008 |
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Episode 42 - The Best of 2008
The votes have been counted and the winners are in. We'll give the picks for best movie, TV, comic and others from us and our listeners. The envelope please... {enclose totgu_episode042.mp3}
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01-04-2009 |
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Episode 43 - 2009 Year in Preview
The first TOtGU episode of 2009 finds us looking ahead at what we plan on covering during the year. Send your topic ideas to comments [at] toooldtogrowup [dot] com. {enclose totgu_episode043.mp3}
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01-05-2009 |
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Episode 44 - The Wii Battle
The Nintendo Wii is the fastest selling game console that no one plays. We take an in depth look at the Wii, it's strenghts, it's flaws, and who the system is meant for. {enclose totgu_episode044.mp3}
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01-11-2009 |
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Episode 45 - LOST
LOST took us all by surprise, and continues to surprise us. By answering each question with more questions, the writers and producers have woven a tale that no one podcast can unravel. We talk about our experience with the show, a little theory, and where we'd like to see it go. WE HAVE TO GO BACK!
Show Links
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01-18-2009 |
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Episode 46 - Retro Gaming Series: NES
After the video game crash of the early 1980s, the Nintendo Entertainment System ushered in a new era of gaming. We take a look at the history and games of the NES in the second installment of our Retro Gaming Series.
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01-26-2009 |
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Episode 47 - I'm an (old) PC
Technology is always changing. In this episode we take a look at the computers we've used over the years: From the family PC we grew up on to the networks that drive our homes today.
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02-02-2009 |
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Episode 48 - Halo Wars
The demo for the RTS Halo Wars was just released on Xbox LIVE. We take a look at the Halo franchise and talk a little about our hopes for Halo as it journeys into new territory.
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02-09-2009 |
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Episode 49 - The Oscars
The 2009 Academy Awards are almost upon us, so we take a look at some of the top categories. Add in a little tech talk with the Amazon Kindle 2, some comic talk from the New York Comic Con, and a few voice mails and you've got yourself a fun episode that covers a lot of ground.
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02-16-2009 |
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Episode 50 - Friday the 13th
Remakes are in fashion in Hollywood, and horror movies have not been spared. Friday the 13th joins in on the fun, and TOtGU was there. Hear all about it this week on Too Old to Grow Up!
He's Back!
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02-23-2009 |
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Episode 51 - Watchmen - Part 1
After 23 years, Watchmen is coming to theaters. This week we'll take a look at the original comic, the motion comic, our thoughts and interpretations of the book, and what we expect to see this Friday.
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03-02-2009 |
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Episode 52 - One Year of TOtGU
Fifty-Two straight weeks of podcasting ends with Episode 52, a show where we talk about our favorite subject, US! We'll take a look at our origins, our early shows, and how we evolved to what we are today. Forgive us our vanity, a birthday comes but once a year.
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03-09-2009 |
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Episode 53 - Watchmen - Part 2
In part 2, Ken and Art go to see Watchmen and give their thoughts on Zack Snyder's interpretation. Also, Art's vacation and did he say he got a Kindle?
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Watchmen Movie
Watchmen Saturday Morning Cartoon
Kindle on iPhone
Great Wolf Lodge
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03-15-2009 |
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Episode 54 - Talking with Shawn Pryor of PKD Media
Independent comics publisher PKD Media broke onto the comics scene about a year ago at the 2008 Pittsburgh Comic Con. We talk with PKD Media's Shawn Pryor about their first year, how thier first book "Mercury and the Murd" has been received, and thieir latest offering, "PKD Media Presents #1."
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PKDMedia.com
PKDMedia Presents #1 at DCBS
PKDMedia Presents #1 at Heroes Corner
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03-22-2009 |
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Episode 55 - The Changing Page of Comics
If there is one constant, it's that everything changes, and the comic industry is not immune to that. It doesn't matter if it's online ordering or local shop, paper or digital, indy or mainstream, there are more choices than ever when it comes to collecting and reading comic books. We take a look at the options and give our take on the changing page of comics.
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www.dcbservice.com
www.heroescorner.com
www.zudacomics.com
http://www.marvel.com/digitalcomics
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03-29-2009 |
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Episode 56 - 2009 Summer Movie Preview
The 2009 Summer Movie Season is just weeks away from beginning, so we take a look at the movies we're getting excited for. Listen in, hear our picks, and then shout out and tell us yours.
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04-06-2009 |
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Episode 57 - Star Wars, Part 1
A Long Time Ago, In a Galaxy Far, Far Away...Few movies can inspire so many fans in so many different ways. We start our look at Star Wars with a discussion of the six movies, what they meant to us, and how we've grown to appreciate them differently over the years.
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04-12-2009 |
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Episode 58 - Star Wars, Part 2
The Star Wars movies are the foundation for a rich and evolving fiction that is told through books, comics and even video games. We'll take a look at the Expanded Star Wars Universe and some of the stories it contains.
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Wookieepedia
Levels of Star Wars Canon
The New Essential Chronology to Star Wars
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04-19-2009 |
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Episode 59 - The Three Ring Circus
You may not have known it, but we've been off the last few weeks. We'll catch up on that time and find out what each of us has been up to. Comics, movies, and a little bit of everything else, this week on Too Old to Grow Up!
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04-27-2009 |
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Episode 60 - The Wolverine
X-Men Origins: Wolverine is officially out and we give our impressions, but first a quick look at how we spent Free Comic Book Day.
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