Tank Riot
By Tank Riot
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Podcast Description
Tank Riot is a never dull audio podcast that digs deep into the minds of Viktor, Sputnik, and Tor. Each podcast starts you on a winding audio journey with destinations such as North Korea, The Marx Brothers, The War on Drugs, Albert Einstein, professional wrestling, The Space Race, Rupert Murdoch, Fox News, Link Wray, Nazi UFOs, George Orwell, Irwin Allen, Doctor Who, Scott Walker, Think Tanks, Jack the Ripper, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Daniel Ellsberg, Wikileaks, Mad Magazine, Harry Houdini, Lizard People, The Brady Bunch, Ronald Reagan, Carl Sagan, Gilligan's Island, Mother Teresa, Robber Barons, Les Paul, Howard Zinn, Hanna-Barbera, Joe McCarthy, Post-Apocalypse Cinema, Walt Disney, Charles Fort, Ayn Rand, Rachel Carson, beer, Holocaust denial, Time Travel, Emma Goldman, Pirates, Zombies, Jim Henson, Urban Legends, Friedrich Nietzsche, Watchmen, Richard Feynman, Mister Rogers, the presidents, James Bond, Henry Kissinger, The Business Plot, Tron, Fighting Bob Fest, Errol Morris, Tropic Thunder, the Olympics, Devo, Akira Kurosawa, Henry Ford, Iron Man vs. Zombie Strippers, Rod Serling, Cryptozoology, Leon Theremin, Stanley Kubrick, Nikola Tesla, Roger Corman, Douglas Adams, Iran, Godzilla, The Simpsons Movie, Sicko, Hunter S. Thompson, Mike Judge, Kurt Vonnegut, Grindhouse, 300, Conspiracies, Religion, Scientology, Tom Waits, Christmas, Sid and Marty Krofft, Elections, The Departed vs. Infernal Affairs, 40 Years of Star Trek, Philip K. Dick, Recumbent Bicycles, Roky Erickson, Jerry Lewis, Hugo Chavez, X-Men, Energy, The Neocons, The World's Fastest Indian, V for Vendetta, Studio Ghibli, and Star Trek Fan Films; or the occasional quagmire. So secure your helmet, close the hatch, and by all means turn up the volume!
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TR#119: North Korea! | North Korea! We discuss the history of the communist nation and why it is such a conundrum to outsiders. We also cover the Super Bowl, Red Tails, Tucker and Dale vs Evil, Doomsday Preppers, Mailbag and more! | 2/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#118: The Marx Brothers! | The Tank Crew suits up for the Marx Brothers! Groucho, Chico, Harpo, Zeppo, and even Gummo all had a great impact on comedy in America. We discuss how and give an overview of their film careers. Music is by Cribshitter. Also, we cover Contagion, MI4, NDAA, Mailbag, and more! | 1/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#117: The War on Drugs! | The War on Drugs! On a very special episode, we discuss the failed US war on drugs. Also, Walker recall update, The Muppets, Trollhunter, J. Edgar, NDAA, OWS and more! | 12/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#116: Albert Einstein! | Albert Einstein! The Tank Team discuss the legendary physicist everyone thinks they know. We also give our first impressions of Occupy Wall Street, the failures of US media, government and education. Strap on your helmet... | 11/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#115: Professional Wrestling! | Pro Wrestling! We discuss the rise and power of professional wrestling. From its roots in carnivals to its current global influence. The Crusher, Jesse Ventura, Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, and more! Also, new music by Sleeping in the Aviary! | 10/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTR#114: The Space Race! | The Space Race! We discuss the beginings of human space exploration, rocketry and the competition between USSR and USA. Also, Labor Day, Jerry Lewis, Hobo With a Shotgun, Super and more! Music by Killdozer. | 9/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#113: Rupert Murdoch and Fox News! | Rupert Murdoch and Fox News! We discuss the controversial multi-billionaire and his media empire. We also cover Captain America, 13 Assassins, GasHole, the Wisconsin recall elections, Mailbag and more! | 8/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#112: Link Wray! | Link Wray! We discuss the guitar legend that deserves to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Also: Roswell, Hitler (1962 film), Super Fuzz, Collapse, the last space shuttle mission, Captain Kangaroo, Cedar Rapids, the mailbag and more! | 7/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#111: Conspiracy Theories, Part 9, Nazi UFOs! | Conspiracy Theories, Part 9, Nazi UFOs! We deconstruct the vault of theories and find some incredible moon-cheese! We also interview Jarmo Puskala from the Iron Sky film team. But first, Super 8, X-Men 1st Class, Sconnie politics and more! | 7/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#110: Best Worst Movies! | Best Worst Movies! The team discuss their favorite worst movies with a special focus on Troll 2! We give an update on Sconnie Nation Bratfests, Beer and Politics. We also talk about The Other Guys, have an interview with the 5th Beatle and much more! | 6/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#109: George Orwell! | The Tank Crew cover the life, essays, and novels of author George Orwell. Being one of most important authors of the 20th century, Orwell is best know for the novels Animal Farm and 1984. But first: Thor, Pawn Stars, The Gun Show, Green Hornet, the death of Osama Bin Laden, Human-CentiPads and more! | 5/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#108: Irwin Allen! | We discuss the works of the prolific movie writer, director and producer Irwin Allen. We cover Voyage to the Bottom to the Sea, Time Tunnel, Lost in Space, The Towering Inferno, The Poseidon Adventure, The Swarm and more! Also, WI Supreme Court scandals, Hunter Prey, Mailbag and more. Music for the show is from the great former Madison band Killdozer. | 5/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#107: Doctor Who! | The Tank Team finally tackle Doctor Who. We look at our favorite and least favorite doctors from William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Paul McGann, Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant to Matt Smith, travelling through time from 1963 to 2011. Also, thoughts on Libya airstrikes, Wisconsin union busting, music by IfIHadAHifi and so much more! | 3/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#106: On Wisconsin! | The Tank team discusses the turmoil that surrounds Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and his attack on the middle and lower class on behalf of the Billionaire Koch Brothers. Unions, Corporations, and Citizens, Oh My! | 3/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#105: Think Tanks! | The Tank Team discuss think tanks: their origins and affects on governments and democracy in America and beyond. They look at think tanks as part of the propaganda apparatus used by billionaire puppet masters such as Koch brothers David and Charles. Also discussed, Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers, Blizzards, Mailbag and more! Plus the origins of Sputnik! | 2/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#104: Jack the Ripper! | The Tank team discuss serial killers and get to the bottom of why Jack the Ripper is so fascinating. Also, Jeff Bridges, Tron Legacy, True Grit, the Arizona shooting, Skiing, Mailbag and much more! | 1/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#103: Great Novels! | Sputnik, Viktor, and Tor each talk about 5 great novels. The Tank Crew cover why each novel is a favorite and why it may be a good read for you too. Books covered include The Master & Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov, Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The Defense by Vladimir Nabokov, It by Stephen King, Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson, Orbital Decay by Allen Steele, Childhood's End by Sir Arthur C. Clarke, the Pentagon Papers, 1984 by George Orwell, The Vandals of Treason House by Nancy Veglahn, Lucky Starr and the Oceans of Venus by Isaac Asimov, I, Robot by Isaac Asimov, and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. | 12/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#102: MST3K! | The Tank Team discuss Mystery Science Theater 3000! Jim Mallon, Joel Hodgson, Trace Beaulieu, Josh Weinstein, Micheal Nelson, Kevin Murphy, Frank Coniff, Mary Jo Pehl, Bill Corbett, Patrich Brantseg and more. Also British Nuptials, Caprica, Walking Dead, Paul Simon, Christmas Songs and Lights, Mailbag, Bombing of Japan, Yo Gabba Gabba and more! | 11/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#101: Daniel Ellsberg and Wikileaks! | The Tank Team discuss the most dangerous man in America, Daniel Ellsberg. Also: Wikileaks, Jackass 3D, Russ Feingold, Midterm Elections, The Walking Dead, Ancient Aliens, South Park Totoro, Religion, Bonobos, A Contest Winner and more! | 11/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#100: 100 Years! | The Tank Team discuss the 100th episode of the Tank Team discussing things! Politics, Vegas, Stars, Treks, Wars, Jackasses, Douchebags, Pythons of the Monty variety, Mad, Wicked, Caberet, Beer, Pirates, Mailbags, Contests and more! | 10/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#99: Harry Houdini! | The Tank team discuss their favorite magician, Erik Weisz (aka Harry Houdini). The Hungarian-American handcuff king brought escapology to center stage and challenged the spiritualist movement with incredible showmanship. All this and more! | 9/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#98: Conspiracy Theories, Part 8, Lizard People! | Conspiracy Theories, Part 8! The Tank Crew discuss the infamous David Icke, lizard people, Peak Oil, BP disaster and other conspiracy theories. Also, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Mailbag and more! | 8/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#97: The Brady Bunch! | The Tank Crew discuss the infamous Brady Bunch TV show. Here's the story of a complex cast of characters and how they all worked together (or not) to make the iconic show what it is today, unforgettable. Also: Inception, A Town Called Panic and more! | 8/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#96: Ronald Reagan! | The Tank Crew discuss the complicated 40th President of the United States, Ronald "Dutch" Reagan. We examine how his life as an actor, his personality and his philosophy shaped the world of the 1980s and what that means for the future. From lifeguard to acting to SAG president and on to governor and president the journey was unique to Ronald Reagan. Listen to the show and get the full Tank Riot analysis! | 7/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#95: Great Movies! | Great Movies! The Tank Riot crew discuss their favorite movies in a top 5 format! Also, Book of Eli, BP Oil Spill, Warren the Ape, Down Periscope, Broken Lizard and more! | 7/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#94: Carl Sagan! | Carl Sagan! The team discusses the Pulitzer Prize winning astrophysicist, author, and popularizer of science. Also, Yacht Rock, BP, Buck Rogers, The Road, SETI at home and, as usual, so much more! | 6/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#93: Great Music! | The Tank Riot team discuss their favorite musical artists and bands in a top 5 format! Also, Good Hair, Defamation, Iron Man 2, Family Guy Star Wars, and more! | 5/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#92: Conspiracies, Part 7! | The team discusses the rise of the New Right in America and three events that shaped and solidified the movement: Ruby Ridge, Waco and the Oklahoma City bombing. Also, the Tank Crew confabulate The Pacific, Kick-Ass, Black Dynamite and more! Music is by El Donk and Hot Buttered Rum! | 5/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#91: Gilligan's Island! | Gilligan's Island! The team takes a trip to a tropic isle of nostalgia to discuss Sherwood Schwartz's great show, Gilligan's Island. Whatever happened to Bob Denver, Dawn Wells, Russell Johnson, Alan Hale, Jim Backus, Tina Louise, Natalie Schafer and Charles Maxwell, anyway? Who's Charles Maxwell? Well, sit right back and you'll hear a tale... Also, Hot Tub Time Machine, a trip to the Mailbag, a contest winner and more! | 4/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#90: Mother Teresa! | Mother Teresa! In this episode the Tank Team dares to irreverently discuss the revered. Who is Agnese Gonxhe Bojaxhiu and why is she being fast-tracked to sainthood in the Catholic Church? Also, Sputnik goes to Wonderland, Capitalism: A Badly-Narrated Movie, PETA, Health Care debacle updates, a trip to the Mailbag, a contest and more! | 3/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#89: Robber Barons! | Robber Barons! In this episode, the team discusses their favorite robber baron industrialists: Carnegie, Rockefeller, Gould, Morgan, Frick and more! But first, the Academy Awards, Alice in Wonderland, Boondock Saints 2, Infestation, Invictus, House of the Devil, Pontypool, The Informant, a visit to the mailbag and more. | 3/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#88: Les Paul! | Les Paul! The tank team discusses Sconnie Nation's own Wizard of Waukesha. One of rock and roll's most important inventors, we uncover his influences on electric guitar, multi-track recording and all of rock and roll. Plus movie discussions of World's Greatest Dad, Whip It, and more! | 2/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#87: Howard Zinn! | Howard Zinn! The tank team discusses the great historian, author, activist, playwright, intellectual and professor of political science, Howard Zinn (August 24, 1922 - January 27, 2010). Also, movie discussions of A Serious Man, Midgets vs. Mascots, The White Ribbon, Zombieland, Couple's Retreat, a visit to our mailbag, a special quote from Eugene Debs and more! | 2/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#86: Hanna-Barbera! | Hanna-Barbera! The Tank Crew discuss the animation studio that forever changed animation. Hanna-Barbera took the bold and drastic step of switching from the movie house to television resulting in a huge list of works including: Tom & Jerry, Ruff and Reddy, The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, Scooby Doo, Herculoids, Jonny Quest, Space Ghost, Super Friends, Jabberjaw, Plastic Man, Clue Club, Grape Ape, Banana Splits and so much more! Also, discussions of Maxipads, Mac's iPads, iPhone games, Alex Toth, Shutter Island, Adventureland, Humpday, how our elected officials are failing us (and the US) and more! | 1/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#85: Joe McCarthy! | Joe McCarthy! It's a new Great Douche-bags in History episode on Tail-gunner Joe! Also: The Star Wars Holiday Special, Avatar, Moon, The Hurt Locker, District 9, Leno vs Conan, Pawn Stars, The Simpsons, Man vs Wild, Gilligan's Island, The IT Crowd and more! | 1/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#84: Free for All! | Free for All! The tank team celebrates the end of the year by randomly discussing listener feedback, listener suggestions and the airing of grievances! The viking princess also tells us her favorite music album and movies of the year for kids. We discuss the Madison blizzard of 2009, Nobel Prizes, the importance of ladders, Seventh Moon, Thirst, Roy E. Disney, Sky Mall, Box Wine, Cat Static, Snuggies, Health Care, Droids and iPhones, and Tor's emerging philosophy of life! All this and more! | 12/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#83: Conspiracies, Part 6! | Conspiracies, Part 6! The team takes on the J.F.K. assassination conspiracies with a discussion of Abraham Zapruder and his historical film. Also brief discussions of 2012 conspiracy theory, Pixar's Up, the Afghanistan troop surge and more! | 12/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#82: Post-Apocalypse Cinema! | Post-Apocalypse Cinema! The tank crew discusses their favorite post-apocalypse films including: La Jetee, Mad Max, A Boy and his Dog, Soylent Green, On the Beach, Last Man on Earth, The Quiet Earth, Omega Man, Six String Samurai, Day of the Triffids, Escape from New York and many, many more! But first, the NRA is on line 1... | 11/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#81: Walt Disney! | Walt Disney! We discuss the life, works, controversies and urban legends of the animator everyone thinks they know. From Mickey Mouse in Plane Crazy to Donald Duck and Pluto, we discuss the animators like Ubbe Iwerks and the voice actors like Clarence "Ducky" Nash and Pinto Colvig that made the myths possible. Also: Where the Wild Things Are, Zombieland, Paranormal Activity, Dr. Bronner's Magic Soapbox, Big Man Japan and more! | 10/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#80: Charles Fort! | Charles Fort! We discuss the life and works of one of the earliest investigators of the paranormal. He specialized in recording reports of strange, unexplained events, and wrote dense novels (The Book of the Damned, New Lands, Lo!, Wild Talents) that challenged the scientific thoughts of his day. He also inspired a Fortean Society based on his works. But first we recap our trip to Lambeau Field and Fighting Bob Fest 2009, including our thoughts on our discussion with the 911 Truthers at the event. Also, Daily Show vs. Stephen Colbert, Green Hornet, Mall Cops, Little Children, a Tank Riot contest, the mailbag and more. | 9/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#79: Ayn Rand! | Ayn Rand! We discuss the life and works of Ayn Rand, whose novels Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead are the foundation base of Objectivism. The followers of Objectivism are called Objectivist and often have a faith based religious belief in free market capitalism. This belief leads them to support political and economic solutions that are less than ideal. All this and discussions of Sunshine Cleaning, Inglorious Basterds and bear attacks! | 9/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#78: Rachel Carson! | Rachel Carson! We discuss the life and works of Rachel Carson, whose novel Silent Spring in 1962 brought the inappropriate use of DDT to the attention of the American public. We talk about her previous novels and works and the attacks against her for pointing out the truth. All this and discussions of Ponyo, Fast Freddy Markham, Rollerball, Brett Favre, Barney Frank, Obama, Jim Doyle, Ethanol and more. | 8/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#77: Beer! | Beer! The Tank Crew discuss their favorite beer, breweries, beer movies, and home brew. They look at how Sconnie Nation has contributed to the craft. Plus the Tank Riot rips through mini-reviews of Mega Shark vs Giant Octopus, Fasterer and Furiouserer, Sin City and more... | 8/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#76: Conspiracies, Part 5, Holocaust Denial | Conspiracies, Part 5! The crew take on Holocaust denial and the recent developments on Facebook concerning free speech. They look at the different denial groups and their motivations. Plus they discuss the extensive list of Nazi atrocities and what General Eisenhower and others did to ensure the world knew of the Nazi crimes. Also brief discussions of Bruno, Public Enemies, John Dillinger, Michael Jackson, Robert Strange McNamara and more! | 7/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#75: Time Travel! | Time Travel! The team discusses some of the realities of time travel and their favorite appearances of time travel in science fiction including The Time Machine, Star Trek, Primer, Dr. Who, Back to the Future, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Timecrimes, Gateway, Hyperion, Terminator, Quantum Leap, Donnie Darko and many, many more. And of course a big time review of the great new movie Land of the Lost! Also in this show a brief discussion on the loss of Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Ed McMahon and Kodachrome. | 6/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#74: Emma Goldman! | Emma Goldman! The team discusses the intriguing life of the controversial "Red Emma", an anarchist, free-speech advocate, social activist, and spokesperson for women's freedom and birth control rights. We look at her connections to the Haymarket Affair, the Russian and Spanish Revolutions, Alexander Berkman and the publication of "Mother Earth", Johann Most and her involvement in fighting for worker's rights. Also a brief discussion of Pixar's Up, Sam Raimi's return to horror with Drag Me to Hell, Persepolis and more. Music is by Sweetjuice (Adam East and Kris Deelane). | 6/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#73: Pirates! | Pirates! The team discusses the history of piracy and some of their favorite pirates including: Blackbeard (Edward Teach), Bartholomew Roberts, Henry Every, Thomas Tew, William Kidd, Emanuel Wynn, Anne Bonny, Mary Read, Calico Jack Rackham, Jean Lafitte and more. Also, a brief rant on modern (digital) piracy and modern copyright. Issues discussed range from the DMCA, RIAA, MPAA and the book "Free Culture" by Lawrence Lessig. Music is provided by the talented Madison band The Pints. | 5/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#72: Zombies! | Zombies! The team discusses their favorite Zombie films, directors and writers, and has a special review of Dead Snow. Directors and writers discussed include George Romero, Stuart Gordon, Dan O'Bannon, Ed Wood, Robert Rodriguez, Tommy Wirkola, Zack Snyder, Danny Boyle, Peter Jackson, Lucio Fulci and others. Films include Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead, Day of the Dead, White Zombie, Return of the Living Dead, Zombi 2, Dead Alive, Night of the Comet, Plan 9 From Outer Space, 28 Days Later, I Walked with a Zombie, Fido, Shaun of the Dead, Wild Zero, Versus, Re-Animator, Evil Dead and more. Featuring music from Roky Erickson and the Zombeatles. Also in this show: Swine Flu, Arlen Specter and more! | 5/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#71: Jim Henson! | Jim Henson! The Tank Crew enters the world of muppets and Jim Henson's history of creating fantastic characters and shows for young and old. Including: Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, The Muppet Movies, Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, Dinosaurs, Rowlf, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Swedish Chef, Ernie and Bert, Cookie Monster, Grover, Gonzo, Big Bird, Fozzie Bear, Gobo, Mokey, Red, Wembley, Boober, Yoda, and so many, many more! Also in this episode a discussion of Paul Winchell, Tony Sarg, Bil Baird, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Timecrimes, The Grand Illusion, Gun Shows, T********g and more. Music by Tom Smith. | 4/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TR#70: Urban Legends! | Urban Legends! In this show, the Tank Crew look at the phenomenon of urban legends. We discuss our favorites and get sidetracked by Battlestar Galactica, Indiana Jones, Leprechaun in the Hood, Wisconsin Rapids and more! | 4/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 69: Nietzsche and Watchmen | Nietzsche and Watchmen! We discuss Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) and his contribution to modern philosophy and look into how he is commonly misunderstood. We also analyze Zack Snyder's brilliant adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' Watchmen. | 3/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 68: Richard Feynman | Richard Feynman! The team discusses the life and works of the legendary physicist (and bongo player) who won the Nobel Prize, worked on the Manhattan Project, predicted nanotechnology, cracked safes, inspired others through teaching and more! | 2/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 67: Mister Rogers | Mister Rogers! The team takes a look at the much maligned, but very important and wonderful children's television personality. We discuss his Supreme Court appearance, his contribution to TV and the VCR, his great guests (Bruce Haack) and his neighborhood friends (Chuck Aber, Robert Trow, Betty Aberlin, Don Brockett, John Costa, Keith David, David Newell, Joe Negri) and more! | 2/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 66: Worst Presidents Ever! | Worst Presidents Ever! In this show, we discuss the topical issue of presidential ranking including our favorite lamentable presidents: James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, Warren Harding, Ulysses Grant and more. We also discuss the Film Heckler and the Oscar Nominations. | 1/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 65: 2008 Great Music Round-up | 2008 Great Music Round-up featuring music by Bon Iver, David Byrne/Brian Eno, Delta Spirit, Kimya Dawson, Silver Jews, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, and Paleface! We also discuss Operation Valkyrie, Protein Folding, SETI@home, Houdini and more! | 1/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 64: Christmas, Part 2 | Christmas! The team discusses Christmas, Saturnalia, Solstice and more with some discussion of traditional origins and our favorite recent holiday films and TV shows. We also take a look at the war on Christmas and the separation of church and state. | 12/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 63: Quantum of Awesome and James Bond | Quantum of Awesome! The team discusses the latest James Bond film, "Quantum of Solace" and all things Bond. Also, a review of "My Name is Bruce" including a Q&A session with film legend Bruce Campbell. All this and more! | 12/8/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 62: Henry Kissinger | Henry Kissinger! We discuss some B-movies: "Without Warning" starring Jack Palance, Martin Landau and David Caruso, "Hell Ride", a Quentin Tarantino production starring Michael Madsen and "Maniac Cop" w/Bruce Campbell. Then we take on Kissinger's involvement with Nixon in Vietnam, East Timor, Chile and more. How has he impacted the 20th century? We'll see... | 11/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 61: Madison Music, Part 1 | Madison Music, Part 1! A Madison Music Round-up featuring songs by The Gomers, Sleeping in the Aviary, His and Her Vanities, Cribshitter, National Beekeepers Society, Knuckel Drager, Midwest Beat, Whatfor, Pale Young Gentlemen and more! | 10/26/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 60: The Business Plot, Conspiracies, Part 4 | Conspiracies, Part 4! The Tank Team takes on the Business Plot where in 1933 a group of business men conspire to overthrow FDR. What does the Great Depression have in common with today? Who was Smedley Butler? Learn about Irenee Du Pont, Robert Clark, Gerald MacGuire and other plotters. Could a coup happen here? All this and much more! | 10/17/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 59: Tron | Tron! The team discusses the 1982 film and its rumored sequel. From director Steven Lisberger to artistic visionaries Syd Mead and Moebius to actors Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner and David Warner. We interview the Tron Guy and more! | 9/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 58: Fighting Bob | Fighting Bob Fest! The team attends Fighting Bob Fest in Baraboo, Wisconsin. We discuss the politics of 2008 and learn about Robert M. La Follette, Sr., one of the greatest Senators in US history. We interview Jim Hightower and also hear from Phil Donahue! | 9/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 57: Errol Morris | We discuss one of the world's best documentary directors, Errol Morris! His films include: Gates of Heaven, Vernon Florida, The Thin Blue Line, Fast Cheap and Out of Control, The Fog of War and more! In addition to movies, we look at the Errol Morris First Person television series. The team also reviews the best comedy of the Summer, Tropic Thunder! | 8/22/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 56: The Olympics | The Olympics! In our very first sports episode, we discuss the history of Olympic competition, the politics of international games, Avery Brundage, and, of course, Brett Favre! | 8/10/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 55: Conspiracies, Part 3 | Conspiracies, Part 3! We discuss the High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP), Lt. Eric Shine, the murders of John Lennon and Abraham Lincoln, Bohemian Grove and more! | 7/26/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 54: Devo | Devo! We discuss our favorite band of spuds. Formed in Akron, Ohio in 1974, the band has been a cultural influence for decades. Learn about De-evolution and be like your ancestors or be different. It doesn't matter, we're all Devo! | 7/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 53: Akira Kurosawa | Akira Kurosawa! The Tank Team discusses the legendary Japanese director. His works include Rashomon, Ikiru, Seven Samurai, Yojimbo, Ran and many more. We also discuss his favorite actors, including Toshiro Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai, and Takashi Shimura! | 6/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 52: Henry Ford | Henry Ford! The team discusses a controversial and complicated capitalist. Why did Hitler love him? Why did he leave the farm? Why aren't you driving an Edsel? All this plus Rambo and Indiana Jones updates! | 6/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 51: Iron Man vs. Zombie Strippers | Iron Man vs. Zombie Strippers! The Tank Team kicks off the Summer movie season with reviews of Iron Man and Zombie Strippers. We also discuss Wicked, Walking with Dinosaurs and the films we are most looking forward to this Summer! | 5/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 50: Rod Serling | Rod Serling! A famous writer, fighting for social justice and enlightenment in television, makes it big. What happens next is a tale that can only be properly told in... The Twilight Zone. | 4/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 49: Cryptozoology | Cryptozoology! The team discuss their favorite hidden animals: Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, Chupacabra, Minnesota Iceman, Kraken, Bozho, Bloop and more! | 4/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 48: Leon Theremin | The Tank Team probes the life and inventions of Leon Theremin. While most noted for the electronic musical instrument named after him, we further discuss his life of intrigue, his other inventions and his impact on other inventors. From stunning stage performances to high tech spying involving the KGB and Stalin, Theremin lived a life scripted for Hollywood. We synthesize his influence on Robert Moog and music. Additionally, we look at Theremin artists Clara Rockmore and Lydia Kavina. All this, viewer mail, and more! | 3/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 47: Stanley Kubrick | Stanley Kubrick! The team discusses the life and films of the legendary director. Films include: Paths of Glory, Spartacus, Lolita, Dr. Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, The Shining, Full Metal Jacket and more! What could this possibly have to do with Star Wars?! Listen and find out! Also in this episode, Tank Riot brushes with political greatness? Hear our Sconnie Nation recap of the Wisconsin Presidential Primary. | 2/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 46: Nikola Tesla | Nikola Tesla! The team discusses the brilliant scientist's complex life and inventions (AC power, radio, induction motors, rotary transformers and more!) Learn about his famous rivalry with Thomas Edison and other moments in his world changing career! | 2/8/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 45: 2007 Movies | 2007 Great Movie round-up! We discuss our favorite films of 2007 and look at what's coming in 2008! Including: No Country For Old Men, I Am Legend, Rescue Dawn, 3:10 to Yuma, Sicko, Halloween, Eastern Promises and more! | 1/18/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 44: 2007 Great Music Round-up | It is the 2007 Great Music Round-up! Viktor counts down his top 5 records of 2007. We will be featuring music by Radiohead, Spoon, Of Montreal and Iron & Wine! We also discuss The White Stripes, Modest Mouse, Panda Bear, The Shins, Gogol Bordello, Okkervil River, Josh Ritter, Elliott Smith and more! Special thanks to Sub Pop, Merge, TBD and Polyvinyl Records. | 12/28/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 43: Roger Corman | Roger Corman! We discuss the works of the prolific movie director and producer, Roger Corman. We cover Little Shop of Horrors, DeathRace 2000, The Trip, Wild Angels, Man with the X-Ray Eyes, Rock & Roll High School and more! | 11/17/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 42: Douglas Adams | In this episode the Tank Team discusses the life and works of Douglas Adams, including 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', 'Dirk Gently', Doctor Who and Monty Python. Grab your towel, listen in and don't panic! | 10/27/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 41: Iran | What is up with Iran?! The Tank Team investigates the controversial Middle Eastern nation. Why are US talking heads pondering war with Iran and what would be the consequences? What events in history lead to the Iran of today? What does the Iranian military look like? Learn why haboobs are so big in Iran! Tank Riot covers all this and more! | 10/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 40: Quagmire | A Documentary Quagmire! The Tank Team covers 3 documentaries: "No End in Sight", "The King of Kong" and "Loose Change". Which is good, which is bad and what is the definition of ugly? Tune in and pretend it's fiction! | 9/21/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 39: Godzilla | Godzilla! In this episode we discuss Godzilla (Gojira) films, and the many other Kaiju monsters from Japan that we love! Including: Megalon, Rodan, Mothra, King Ghidora, Mechagodzilla, Gigan, Gamera and more! | 8/24/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 38: The Simpsons Movie | The Simpsons Movie! We review the first film of the Simpsons franchise. We also discuss current films in theaters and on DVD including Sunshine, Hot Fuzz, The Host and more! | 8/11/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 37: Sicko | Sicko! The Tank team discusses Michael Moore's new film Sicko, his past works and why you should care (if you are an American). Also, Tor reviews Sundance cinema in Madison. | 7/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTank Riot - Episode 36: Hunter S. Thompson | Hunter S. Thompson! We discuss our favorite gonzo journalist's life and works from early material like Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas to the last of the Gonzo Papers. We also look at film adaptations featuring Johnny Depp, Bill Murray and more... | 6/16/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitTank Riot - Episode 35: Mike Judge | We discuss the works of Mike Judge, including Office Space, Idiocracy, Beavis and Butthead, King of the Hill, and more! Also, Viktor gives a review of Spiderman 3. | 5/13/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 34: Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. | Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. (11/11/1922 - 4/11/2007). We remember a great American author and discuss his life and works. We talk about our favorite novels, including Breakfast of Champions, Sirens of Titan, Slaughterhouse Five, Bluebeard and more... We also look at Vonnegut quotes, adaptations, and his political presence. | 4/28/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 33: Grindhouse | Grindhouse! We discuss the new Robert Rodriguez/Quentin Tarantino double feature: "Planet Terror" and "Death Proof". These movies feature such talent as Zoe Bell, Josh Brolin, Rose McGowan, Freddy Rodriguez, Kurt Russell, Tracie Thoms, and Bruce Willis. Plus the tank team covers Exploitation Theater 101, including a look at some classic genres and our favorites. | 4/12/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 32: 300 | 300! We discuss Frank Miller and his new film 300. Is it the best film of 2007 or just a testosterone romp? You probably decided, but we will discuss! Also, is Captain America really dead and is Iron Man to blame or George Bush? Can goats really play guitars? So many questions... | 3/25/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 31: Conspiracies, Part 2 | Conspiracies, Part 2! We discuss peak oil, anthrax attacks, 9/11 and also the death of Kurt Cobain. | 2/20/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 30: Religion, Part 2 | In this episode Viktor and Sputnik discuss Scientology. Learn about the origins of L. Ron Hubbard's modern religion and more arcane secrets leaked into the public domain ... | 2/12/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 29: Religion, Part 1 | Viktor and Sputnik discuss post-modern religions. Is this show serious, a parody or both? Learn about Discordianism, The Church of the Subgenius, The Flying Spaghetti Monster and more. Also discussed are Richard Dawkins, Brian Flemming and the Rational Responders. | 2/3/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 28: 2006 Music Round-up featuring music by Tom Waits! | This is the 2006 great music round-up featuring music by Tom Waits! We also discuss The Thermals, TV on the Radio, The Hold Steady, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Eric Bachmann, Islands, Johnny Cash, Daniel Johnston and more! | 1/26/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 27: Christmas! | Tank Riot's Holiday Special! We discuss our favorite Christmas movies, music, TV shows and more. | 12/14/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 26: Sid and Marty Krofft | Sid and Marty Krofft! The Tank Team discusses the cult icons and their shows, actors, influences and more! Sid and Marty were the minds behind such shows as H.R. Pufnstuf, The Bugaloos, Lidsville, Far Out Space Nuts, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, and Land of the Lost. | 11/29/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 25: 2006 & 2008 Elections | The 2006 mid terms result in a new majority in the House and Senate, and a shake-up in the White House. The Tank Team talks about the impacts on our democracy. They then take a look at 2008 presidential contenders. | 11/16/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 24: The Departed vs. Infernal Affairs | The Departed vs. Infernal Affairs! "Two films enter, one film leaves!" Two great films reviewed by the tank team. Martin Scorsese remakes the already great Hong Kong film, but which one is better? Also, movie news and viewer mail. | 11/2/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 23: 40 Years of Star Trek | 40 Years of Star Trek! Sputnik talks about his experiences at the Star Trek 40th anniversary convention in Chicago. We also reveal our top sci-fi TV programs of all time and revisit issues from past podcasts. | 9/21/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 22: Philip K. Dick | The Tank Team discusses one of their favorite authors, visionary science fiction writer Philip K. Dick! We discuss his life, his books, his visions and how Hollywood tried to take him to the big screen. All this and more... | 9/8/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 21: Recumbent Bicycles | Tank Riot looks at the phenomenon of recumbent bicycles! When were they invented? The Tank Team explains the history, speed, and comfort. They also layout what to shop for in one of these controversial bikes. All this, listener feedback and more... | 8/23/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 20: Roky Erickson | Roky Erickson! In this episode, we profile one of psychedelic rock's pioneers. We discuss The 13th Floor Elevators and Roky's later solo work as well as his compelling personal story. All this and viewer mail... | 8/3/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 19: Jerry Lewis | Jerry Lewis! We cover all things Jerry and get into some suprising trivia. We look at Viktor's favorite unseen film: "The Day the Clown Cried". Plus at look other Lewis films such as "The Nutty Professor". Sputnik covers Lewis as a telethon host and we read the viewer mail. | 7/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 18: Hugo Chavez | Hugo Chavez! The controversial president of Venezuela has been making waves and seems at odds with the American government. We look at the politics of Hugo Chavez and his current position on the world stage. | 7/3/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 17: X-Men | X-men! Reviews of "X-Men 3: The Last Stand" starring Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Stan Lee and even Chris Claremont! Plus a look at the comic book history and more... | 6/1/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 16: Energy | Energy! Facing the high costs of oil, we examine alternatives like ethanol (corn, sugarcane, etc.), wind, solar, hot dry rock, and sewage. Is George W. Bush doing anything productive or innovative? We will be the deciders! | 5/19/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 15: The Neocons | What is Neoconservatism? Who is behind it? Tank Riot talks about the movement, its major neocon players and their goals. The Tank Team pushes neoconservatives Donald Rumsfeld, Paul Wolfowitz, George W. Bush, Karl Rove, and Dick Cheney through the analysis grinder. Listen to the show to hear what comes out! | 5/4/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 14: The World's Fastest Indian | Tank Riot discusses Burt Munro and The World's Fastest Indian! They review the film about the legendary motorcycle racer, starring Anthony Hopkins. The film follows Burt from New Zealand to the Bonneville Salt Flats and speed record history. Tank Riot also covers famous speed records, motorcycles, and Heat Vision and Jack. | 4/13/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 13: V for Vendetta | V for Vendetta! This is the discussion of V for Vendetta that you want to hear. Alan Moore's graphic novel with David Lloyd as illustrator is brought to the big screen. The Wachowski brothers produced the film starring Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving. It is a great dystopian story for modern America. Always remember the fifth of November. Tank Riot covers Guy Fawkes and the history of the film including the roots of the graphic novel on which it is based. Get your V for Vendetta fix here with an extra dose of trivia. | 3/22/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 12: Studio Ghibli | Tank Riot celebrates Studio Ghibli, Viktor's favorite Japanese animation studio! Topics include: Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, Nausicaa, Castle in the Sky, Grave of the Fireflies, My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, and more ... | 3/10/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 11: Star Trek Fan Films | Tank Riot looks at Star Trek fan films with heavy reviews of Star Trek New Voyages, Starship Exeter, Star Trek: Hidden Frontier, Stone Trek, and Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning. They compare these fan films to official ones and look at the greater fan film universe including Star Wars, and Batman. This episode also features music by Tank Parade. | 2/23/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 10 : Conspiracy Theory | Tank Riot delves into conspiracy theory starting with a primer by Sputnik. They then investigate a list by 2spare.com. The list includes specifics of our dinosauroid rulers, the faking of the Apollo moon landings, 9/11, barcodes, Charlemagne, Area 51, Microsoft Wingdings, the cause of the tsunami, a Nazi moon base, and that KFC causes sterility in African American men. They also cover tangental topics of Republican voting problems and the shock of Google marching in step with Chinese dictators. | 2/8/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot - Episode 9 | Episode 9: 2005 Great Music Round-up: (Smog), Andrew Bird, Beck, Decemberists, Spoon, Brian Eno, Art Brut, Sigur Ros, Broken Social Scene, Metric, Constantines, The New Pornographers, Wolf Parade and Bright Eyes. | 1/26/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Riot has gone from examining X-Men to Hugo Chavez to Jerry Lewis. What other podcast can claim that resume? I sure can't think of one. These guys can inform and entertain with ease. And with Podcasts at generally under an hour, you have to give them a listen. Jordan S.
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3 (seemingly anonymous) Wisconsinites talking about whatever strikes their fancy. Each episode of Tank Riot covers a different subject (okay, there are some 2 parters), featuring a variety of topics; from Nikola Tesla to the latest movies to hit the screen. The podcast is both entertaining and informative.
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This is by far my favorite podcast. Three nerds talking about stuff. Well edited, informational, and most importantly entertaining.
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