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Chit Chat Across the PondCCATP #808 — Jason Snell on The Magic Behind the Six Colors ChartsIf you’ve been on the Internet before, and you’ve heard of a little fruit company called Apple, then you’ve probably seen Jason Snell's famous Six Colors charts on Apple earnings. In this episode of Chit Chat Across the Pond, we don't talk about earnings, we talk about the magic behind how he creates his famous charts. It's full of nerdy fun like how he decides when to use a serape chart vs. a bar chart, how he calculates a rolling average, how he gets the data for the charts, and how he gets the charts from Apple...2025-02-0654 minChit Chat Across the PondCCATP #808 — Jason Snell on The Magic Behind the Six Colors ChartsIf you’ve been on the Internet before, and you’ve heard of a little fruit company called Apple, then you’ve probably seen Jason Snell's famous Six Colors charts on Apple earnings. In this episode of Chit Chat Across the Pond, we don't talk about earnings, we talk about the magic behind how he creates his famous charts. It's full of nerdy fun like how he decides when to use a serape chart vs. a bar chart, how he calculates a rolling average, how he gets the data for the charts, and how he gets the charts from Apple...2025-02-0654 min
The Incomparable MothershipHoles at the End of the WorldAnother year in the books, and there was a lot to appreciate about the stuff we consumed—movies, TV, books, video games, and more—in 2024. Our most prolific panelists collaborate on a massive list of the stuff we enjoyed over the past 12 months.
Best of 2024
Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Annette Wierstra, Brian Warren, Kelly Guimont, Moisés Chiullán, David J. Loehr, John Siracusa, Dan Moren and Chip Sudderth
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Erika: Consortium Rebellion Series by Jessie Mihalik, specifically Polaris Rising
Annette: “The Fall Guy”
Brian: “The Wild Robot”
Kelly: Star Trek (“St...2025-01-012h 33The Incomparable MothershipI Have Planets for ThatDan Moren’s “The Armageddon Protocol” is now on sale. He joins Jason to discuss how to wrap up a long-running series (while leaving doors open for future adventures), juggling an increasingly complex home life with a two-book contract, the broader publishing options available to fiction writers, and (of course) sandwiches.
Dan Moren's "The Armageddon Protocol"
Jason Snell with Dan Moren
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Galactic Cold War
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The Armageddon Protocol
Javan War - John Birmingham and Jason Lambright
Rosemary Kirstein "Steerswoman" series...2024-10-041h 06
Total Jason (Video)Tech News Weekly 349: First Impressions of Google's Pixel 9
Apple is forcing Patreon to switch to its App Store billing system, allowing Apple to take 30% of new subscriptions made through its App Store. KOSPA passed in the U.S. Senate recently: what's next for the controversial bill. And Google announced a lot at its Made by Google event, including new Pixel phones and a big push for Gemini AI.
Dan Moren of Six Colors joins Mikah this week! Dan talks about Apple forcing Patreon to switch to using its App Store billing system, or Patreon will be removed from the App Store.
Mikah Sargent talks about KOSPA...2024-08-161h 06Total Jason (Audio)Tech News Weekly 349: First Impressions of Google's Pixel 9
Apple is forcing Patreon to switch to its App Store billing system, allowing Apple to take 30% of new subscriptions made through its App Store. KOSPA passed in the U.S. Senate recently: what's next for the controversial bill. And Google announced a lot at its Made by Google event, including new Pixel phones and a big push for Gemini AI.
Dan Moren of Six Colors joins Mikah this week! Dan talks about Apple forcing Patreon to switch to using its App Store billing system, or Patreon will be removed from the App Store.
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A Complicated Profession: "Star Wars" on TVThe Acolyte S1E6: "Teach / Corrupt"Two roads diverged in a corpse-ridden wood. This week, your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony follow a return to the split narrative and discuss parallel pacing, the compulsion of soup, and what exactly a mischievous space otter’s plan is.
Lucasfilm
Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh
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The Acolyte
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...2024-07-071h 11The Incomparable MothershipIt's a Triangle!“Star Trek: Discovery” opened a new era in Star Trek TV, but now the series has reached its end. How did the new, slimmed-down season 5 storyline work? Were we happy with the series-ending payoff? How were the show’s many interesting characters served in their final go-round? We break it all down.
"Star Trek: Discovery" season 5/series wrap
Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Jean MacDonald, Joe Rosensteel and Erika Ensign
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Star Trek: Discovery
Star Trek (franchise)
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NASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")S4 Exit Interview with Ben Nedivi & Matt WolpertWith season 4 of “For All Mankind” in the books, we got a chance to spend a little time asking co-creators and showrunners Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolpert about the show in general, season four in particular, where the show might go if it’s renewed for future seasons, and (of course) why there are so many vending machines.
Dan Moren and Jason Snell with Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi
Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and mo...2024-01-1742 minThe Incomparable MothershipIncarnation of the SystemCrack open your psychohistory textbooks and ready a new batch of imperial clones, because it’s time to discuss the Apple TV+ series “Foundation,” extremely loosely based on the classic works of Isaac Asimov. Before the spoiler horn, we talk about why this is a show worth catching up on—and also debate the merits of psychohistory. Then we discuss the first two seasons, which we really enjoyed.
"Foundation" TV series
Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Glenn Fleishman, Heather Berberet and John Siracusa
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Foundation
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...2024-01-121h 23NASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")"Perestroika" (S4E10)We say goodbye to season four by detailing the exciting and eventful finale, in which the counter-countermeasures are foiled by counter-counter-countermeasures… or are they? The tension between the crew and the authorities on Mars reaches a breaking point! Frantic typing occurs—but without typos! And Jason gets some strong “Babylon 5” vibes—in the best way. Comrades, there’s been a Martian vending machine right behind you all along!
Dan Moren and Jason Snell
Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts...2024-01-1253 minNASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")"Brazil" (S4E9)Everything gets tense as we rush toward the season finale. How many Star Trek shows are there in this universe? Was that a modem sound? Would it be better if the KGB and CIA worked together? And what’s more American than eating a McDonald’s burger in a motel?
Dan Moren and Jason Snell
Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more. 2024-01-0532 minNASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")"Legacy" (S4E8)Listeners, thanks for reminding us what happened to that one character we thought was dead, because he’s very much not dead and in this episode. The Henry Hill of space shucks off his robe and turns right to warn Aleida about the peril Margo may be in! Meanwhile, on Mars, it’s time to plan a heist! Kelly may be about to make history, but Ed is absolutely a Bad Grandpa. We talk through all the permutations as “For All Mankind” rockets on toward its season finale.
Dan Moren and Jason Snell
Support...2023-12-2943 minNASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")"Crossing the Line" (S4E7)So many lines being crossed! Ed’s rebellion encourages a worker revolt just as Kelly and Alex arrive on Mars. Meanwhile, Margo gets a new assignment, Aleida’s news appearance goes viral. And Dev spills some sugar and shows his true colors. If you were wondering if this season was in the truest bananas spirit “For All Mankind,” did the last line not clinch it for you?
Dan Moren and Jason Snell
Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts...2023-12-2234 minNASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")"Leningrad" (S4E6)It all comes to a head in St. Petersburg—er, Leningrad. Chekhov’s hotel accommodations are placed on the mantel. Margo is reminded who her employers are. And on mars, Ed continues to rebel. And what is an asteroid, if not a giant vending machine?
Dan Moren and Jason Snell
Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more. 2023-12-1546 minNASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")"Goldilocks" (S4E5)It’s a gold rush in space! Okay, maybe an iridium rush, as everyone on Earth wants to grab Goldilocks, the $20 trillion asteroid. But things are more complicated than that, of course. Danielle is stuck in an episode of “Lost,” having flashbacks to dark times. Kelly and Aleida have to deal with a rash decision made by Dev. And is Ed Baldwin this season’s… villain?
Dan Moren and Jason Snell
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NASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")"A House Divided" (S4E4)It’s splitsville! “For All Mankind” explores rifts between supports of the old and new Soviet regimes, but there’s also an Earth-Mars dichotomy, the re-emergence of Cold War fault lines, the downstairs grunts versus the upstairs astronaut heroes on Mars, and even the Helios workers versus their billionare boss. Meanwhile, things are bad for Comrade Semonov, but Margo has finally found late-night coffee thanks to the washer from a cafeteria chair and—most importantly by far—a Soviet vending machine.
Dan Moren and Jason Snell
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Total Jason (Audio)Tech News Weekly 313: Busting the NameDrop FUD
Amazon has entered the realm of companies offering their very own AI assistant that they've dubbed Amazon Q. How Gen Z is driving the adoption of Generative AI, in the U.K. at least. And starting December 1st, unused Gmail accounts may be permanently deleted if they have been inactive for at least two years.
Amazon announced its own AI assistant called Amazon Q. Emily Dreibelbis of PCMag stops by to talk about the Amazon Q chatbot.
Dan Moren of SixColors joins the show to reassure you that iOS 17's NameDrop feature is not dangerous at all.
Jason...2023-11-301h 07Total Jason (Video)Tech News Weekly 313: Busting the NameDrop FUD
Amazon has entered the realm of companies offering their very own AI assistant that they've dubbed Amazon Q. How Gen Z is driving the adoption of Generative AI, in the U.K. at least. And starting December 1st, unused Gmail accounts may be permanently deleted if they have been inactive for at least two years.
Amazon announced its own AI assistant called Amazon Q. Emily Dreibelbis of PCMag stops by to talk about the Amazon Q chatbot.
Dan Moren of SixColors joins the show to reassure you that iOS 17's NameDrop feature is not dangerous at all.
Jason...2023-11-301h 07NASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")"The Bear Hug" (S4E3)Our season storylines begin to come into focus this week, as Kelly and Aleida encourage Dev to have his Steve Jobs moment, Margo learns about the calm atmosphere found at Soviet Union police stations, Ed finds calm in hydroponics, and Miles discovers that black market shenanigans can really snowball.
Dan Moren and Jason Snell
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NASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")"Have a Nice Sol" (S4E2)This week we’ve got an upstairs/downstairs thing going on at Happy Valley, where newbie Miles is learning about black market speakeasies and base commander Danielle is enjoying some fresh pasta. Back on Earth, Kelly and Aleida join forces to TP things and build a business, and they’re all out of toilet paper. But the most important, earth-shaking thing in this episode is undoubtedly the triumphant Martian reappearance of a fateful vending machine!
Dan Moren and Jason Snell
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The Incomparable MothershipSome Possibly Shady Goings-OnDan Moren’s new novel ‘All Souls Lost’ is a departure from his previously published work, but not as much as you might think. Antony talks to him about the book, how it came to be, and why it was a long time in the making.
Dan Moren's "All Souls Lost"
Antony Johnston and Dan Moren
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All Souls Lost
[Amazon] [Apple]
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Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get ea...2023-11-1058 minNASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")"Glasnost" (S4E1)“You know, when I was a child, I liked to go to my father’s factory and enjoy the vending machine…” We’re back! And so is “For All Mankind,” complete with a new opening montage of “historical facts”, another dangerous adventure in outer space, some check-ins with old characters, and some surprising new ones.
Dan Moren and Jason Snell
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Not Playing with Lex and DanPretty WomanNot listening to this is a big mistake—huge. Dan Moren and Lex Friedman sit down to watch Julia Roberts’s star-making turn in 1990’s Pretty Woman. Hot topics include surprising agency, corporate raiders with a heart of gold, and Jason Alexander’s affinity for playing jerks.
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The Talk Show With John Gruber368: ‘Tweeter and the Monkey Man’, With Dan Moren
Special guest Dan Moren joins the show to talk about the new M2 MacBook Pros and Mac Minis, the state of Mac gaming, and the triumphant return of the full-sized HomePod.
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AppleInsider: “Entry Level M2 Mac Mini...2023-02-011h 40The Incomparable MothershipI'm Gonna Marry That Robot LadyPut on your headset and get ready to jump into a polt, because we’re going to discuss “The Peripheral,” Prime Video’s adaptation of William Gibson’s novel. What makes its approach to certain famous sci-fi tropes unique? How interesting are the accents? Why is there an invisible car? We’ll answer those questions as soon as we flee to another stub.
"The Peripheral" (TV series)
Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Lisa Schmeiser and Antony Johnston
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The Peripheral
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Support this show an...2023-01-201h 14The Incomparable MothershipMagical NDAStore up some mana and watch out for maleficers and maw-mouths! We’re going to discuss Naomi Novik’s Scholomance trilogy, which takes the familiar story of a school for teenage magicians and does some very different things with it! Before the Spoiler Horn, we talk generally about the books and why you should read them. Then we dig into some of the details of how the series changes as it comes to its end.
[Our next Book Club selection is “Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators’ Revolution” by R.F. Kuang...2023-01-131h 38The Incomparable MothershipObnoxiously VeganOur favorites from 2022, plus a few clips.
Our 2022 Favorites
Jason Snell with Moisés Chiullán, David J. Loehr, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Monty Ashley, Shelly Brisbin, Glenn Fleishman, Chip Sudderth, Tony Sindelar, Jean MacDonald, Cicero Holmes and Lisa Schmeiser
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Moisés Chiullán
Pachinko
Star Trek: The Motion Picture: The Director’s Edition 4K Restoration
All of Soccer, specifically Austin FC
Shouting Down Midnight (2022)
David J. Loehr
Corrections with Seth Meyers on YouTube
Confess, Fletch (2022)
Daniel Pemberton scores, including Enola Holmes 2, Slow Horses, Ocean’s 8
Da...2023-01-081h 59The Incomparable MothershipSpoilers for "ALF"Star Wars gets serious with “Andor,” a show that gives us exactly what we needed (but didn’t know we wanted?) from the venerable franchise. We break down the plots, characters, and storytelling choices, live from John Siracusa’s living room!
"Andor"
Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and John Siracusa
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Andor
Star Wars (franchise)
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...2022-12-091h 26NASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")"Stranger in a Strange Land" (S3E10)So it all comes down to this. It’s the mega-length season finale of “For All Mankind,” in which many plot threads and characters will be explosively resolved! (But what of the vending machine? Won’t anyone think of the vending machine?) We get information about our surprising new character, Dev and Margo offer final(?) pep talks, Jimmy struggles to do the right thing, Molly talks Ed through trying not to crash, and we count references to “Watchmen”, “Apollo 13”, and even “Goodfellas.” Finally, there’s the needle drop for the 21st century, but it’s showing us a rather unexpected location. See...2022-08-1249 minNASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")"Coming Home" (S3E9)Digging out on Mars, reinventing Watergate at home, and investigating a Soviet asset. There’s a lot going on in this episode of “For All Mankind” even before the last five minutes happen!
Dan Moren and Jason Snell
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For All Mankind
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Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more. 2022-08-0533 minNASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")"The Sands of Ares" (S3E8)In the aftermath of last week’s landslide, this week is all about picking up the pieces. The physical pieces, but also the emotional ones. Karen gets confronted, finally, about her behavior last season—and from an unexpected source. And Danny, this year’s Karen, reveals a lot more about his own problems.
Dan Moren and Jason Snell
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For All Mankind
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Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcas...2022-07-2929 minThe Incomparable MothershipYou Got LudlumedOn the occasion of the publication of “The Nova Incident,” Jason asks Dan a bunch of questions from readers (and listeners) about his writing career, techniques, tools, and more.
Dan Moren and "The Nova Incident"
Jason Snell with Dan Moren
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The Nova Incident
[Amazon] [Apple]
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Galactic Cold War
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The Nova Incident on Dan's website
Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to p...2022-07-221h 10NASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")"Bring It Down" (S3E7)On Mars, it’s drill, baby, drill. On Earth, a scandal and some dirty tricks are threatened, and a betrayal is revealed. Much to Margo’s consternation, Aleida’s still on the case of the leaked nuclear secrets. And Ed is… well, he’s the most Ed that Ed’s ever been.
Dan Moren and Jason Snell
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For All Mankind
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Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episod...2022-07-2236 minNASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")"New Eden" (S3E6)Tension is building on Mars—and there’s a surprising twist back on Earth, too. There’s even a spy-style dead drop. Also, Kelly thinks that an air vent is louder than it really is! Most importantly, an astronaut makes an important personal decision that adds complications into the lives of both Danielle and Ellen.
Dan Moren and Jason Snell
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For All Mankind
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Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access...2022-07-1528 minNASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")"Seven Minutes of Terror" (S3E5)To the surface we go! Who will touch down on Mars first? This episode has the answers, and after last week, this week’s ending is… a change of pace? Romance is in the recycled air, the walls are closing in on Margo, and Karen get an important cooking lesson from Wayne.
Dan Moren and Jason Snell
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For All Mankind
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Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonu...2022-07-0852 minNASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")"Happy Valley" (S3E4)This is one of the less happy episodes of “For All Mankind,” but we’re here to break it down, especially the shocking ending! Nobody said going to Mars would be easy. That wouldn’t be much of a show. Also: Dev uses democracy to hide from responsibility, Ellen reminds Margo what NASA is good at, and DJ Kelly is dropping tunes from space on her 1990s iPod.
Dan Moren and Jason Snell
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For All Mankind
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Support this show and other shows like it...2022-07-0132 minNASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")"All In" (S3E3)Somehow this week’s episode feels like a season finale. The moves of Helios have upended the plans of the U.S. and USSR and the result is a lot of action, both in terms of job offers and people switching sides, and in terms of the urgency of the people knocking at that hotel-room door. Is Ed the best person to be recruiting damaged astronauts? Is Aleida’s too loyal to Margo? And is Margo a tragic figure, or is she breaking bad? Black Hole Sun, won’t you come, won’t you come?
Dan More...2022-06-2443 minNASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")"Game Changer" (S3E2)This episode is all about cultures, from the increasingly top-down management at NASA to whatever you’d call fusion billionaire Dev Ayasa’s management style at independent space startup Helios. Molly and Margo clash, Dani shows grace while Ed does not, and will anyone buy Karen’s lightly-used space hotel?
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AppleInsider PodcastMac Studio, Podcasting Setups, and iPad Pro Wishlist with Jason SnellOn this special episode of the AppleInsider podcast, former lead editor of Macworld and creator of The Incomparable podcast network, Jason Snell reviews the Mac Studio, Studio Display, and shares his wishlist for iPad Pro.
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...2022-04-2553 minThe Incomparable MothershipI Regret So Many Great MoviesWe’re back with our third Incomparable Film Festival! Nine of us are programming a day’s worth of films, all with secret themes which will be revealed as the podcast progresses! And while we are currently unable to pull off the Incomparable Film Festival in an actual movie theater, we encourage you to watch these great movies in the comfort of your own home.
2022 Film Festival Draft
Jason Snell with Monty Ashley, Moisés Chiullán, Shelly Brisbin, Erika Ensign, David J. Loehr, Cicero Holmes, Steven Schapansky and Dan Moren
Show Notes & Links2022-03-251h 51The Incomparable MothershipWitness for the AirshipThis episode features a book with fantasy zombies and a book with alien hive minds. Talk about range! Our Book Club reconvenes to discuss the fantasy mystery “Witness for the Dead,” a standalone book set in the world of “The Goblin Emperor”, and “A Desolation Called Peace,” the conclusion of the duology begun in the award-winning “A Memory Called Empire.” Plus: What are we reading?
Book Club: "A Desolation Called Peace" and "Witness for the Dead"
Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Glenn Fleishman, Scott McNulty and Erika Ensign
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"The Expanse" season 6 and "Leviathan Falls"
Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Aleen Simms, Jen Burt and Chip Sudderth
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The Expanse (TV series)
The Expanse (Book Series)
[Amazon]
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Support this show...2022-02-111h 20The Incomparable MothershipThe Machine Was a VampireIn this six-hundredth episode of The Incomparable, recorded across two separate sessions, we talk about a whole bunch of novels—namely, our picks for the best SF/F novels of the first decade of The Incomparable, the 2010s! For our purposes, we’re designating the “decade” as 2010-2019. Along the way, we may ponder the most important question a reader should ask: Are there Zeppelins?
2010s book draft
Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Dan Moren, Glenn Fleishman, Aleen Simms, Erika Ensign and David J. Loehr
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Round One:
Scott...2022-02-041h 55The Incomparable MothershipGet Me Pictures of Seven Spider-Men!Get your college applications ready and prepare to gross out about organic web shooters—it’s time for us to discuss “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” the conclusion of Tom Holland’s origin trilogy as the web-slinging hero… and a surprisingly substantial follow-up to five other Spider-Man movies, too. It’s “Spider-Man: Endgame,” and with great podcasts, there must also come great responsibility… to talk about Spider-Man.
"Spider-Man: No Way Home"
Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Chip Sudderth and Kelly Guimont
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...2022-01-151h 06NASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")"The Gray" (S2E10)
So it all comes down to this. We review the season finale of “For All Mankind,” which puts the fate of the world in the crucible and makes us ponder the power of individual decisions when great systems seem intent on destroying one another. In addition to the dramatic life-and-death decisions, the plants at the bar are dead, Kelly has finished her essay, and we’re given a tantalizing look at what the 1990s might bring. Onward to season three!
Host Jason Snell and Dan Moren
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Things are getting pretty serious. The clash of civilizations between the U.S. and the Soviets begins to boil on Earth, in space, and on the surface of the moon. Karen continues making interesting personal decisions. Dani reveals herself to be an old-school “Star Trek” fan. Ellen’s future complicates her present. And how about that cliffhanger?! Like we said, things are getting pretty serious.
Host Jason Snell and Dan Moren
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Things keep getting more tense! This week Karen owns her ability to make terrible decisions, Gordo vanquishes an old nemesis, Sally Ride is not amused, there’s a meet-cute in a mock-up, and Kelly tries banh mi for the first time. Oh, and there’s a fateful incident on the moon.
Host Dan Moren and Jason Snell
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2021-04-0954 minNASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")"Don't Be Cruel" (S2E7)
As the season builds to its climax, there’s an awful lot to process. A real-life tragedy intervenes in Ellen’s story. Margo needs to communicate information from another tragic event that didn’t happen in the world of “For All Mankind.” A mysterious Soviet engineer comes bearing gifts for Dani. The Vending Machine of Fate beckons to Aleida! And Karen is having a crisis. Meanwhile, on the moon, is someone singing?
Host Jason Snell and Dan Moren
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2021-04-0255 minNASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")"Best-Laid Plans" (S2E6)
At last, the Soviets. We loved this whole episode, from the pointed conversation about Laika to the docking system designed out of coasters. Who makes Houston’s best borscht? Who cares! Let’s have burgers and Jack Daniels! Just don’t tell the KGB.
Host Jason Snell and Dan Moren
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2021-03-2644 minNASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")"The Weight" (S2E5)
Wake up Elvis and get The Band back together—we’re here to take a load for free and talk about the latest episode of “For All Mankind.” We cover Tracy’s rough introduction to Jamestown, Gordo’s pool adventures, Molly’s new job, the death of Spock, and a very momentous book reading. Put the load right on us!
Host Jason Snell and Dan Moren
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2021-03-1938 minNASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")"Pathfinder" (S2E4)
Ed trades in his golf cart for a nuclear-powered Space Shuttle, Molly gets a job offer in a bathtub, Ellen gets career advice and surprise poetry, Danielle receives harsh words that spur her into historic action, and the Vending Machine of Fate makes another appearance!
Host Jason Snell and Dan Moren
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2021-03-1248 minNASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")"Rules of Engagement" (S2E3)
Turns out that the Soviets are America’s annoying moon roommates, moving their stuff without asking—and it might trigger a lunar conflict. Also, Tracy and Gordo continue to be messed up, Margo provides toilet paper and a job offer, Gordo’s VCR is on the blink, and the Baldwin family finally brings its issues to the surface.
Host Jason Snell and Dan Moren
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2021-03-0549 minNASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")"The Bleeding Edge" (S2E2)
Not every episode of “For All Mankind” needs to have the drama of a solar storm. In this week’s episode, Danielle re-engages with the space program—but Ed weighs her down with the disaster that is Gordo. Tracy returns from a fashion shoot and bonds with her kids. The Baldwins and Cobbs go golfing, so that Ed and Molly can discuss what really happened on the moon and Karen and Wayne can get high and talk about their feelings. Ellen gets a new job and a new briefcase, Margo defeats a vending machine, and we learn the fate of Wubbo...2021-02-2644 minThe Incomparable MothershipDon't Split the PartyWe discuss the latest season of Amazon’s “The Expanse,” which separates its main characters for storylines all across the solar system. How well does that approach work? How do Amos and Peaches differ? Why should Alex never be a detective? And do we hate Marco Inaros the appropriate amount?
"The Expanse" season 5
Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Aleen Simms, Chip Sudderth, Jen Burt and Will Wagner
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Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable networ...2021-02-211h 26NASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind")"Every Little Thing" (S2E1)
“For All Mankind” has returned for a second season on Apple TV+, and this season Jason Snell and Dan Moren will be reviewing every episode! In the premiere, we get a time jump accompanied by a montage full of alternate-history easter eggs, some good vibes on the edge of Shackleton crater, a very busy Margo coordinating flight operations at NASA, a surprising new career direction for both Ed and Karen, and oh yeah—a potential lunar disaster that forces Molly to make a difficult decision. Don’t you worry ‘bout a thing!
(Don’t listen to this episode unti...2021-02-1855 minThe Incomparable MothershipCatching Up On Stuff - The Best of 2020It’s time for our annual look back at the year gone by, and what a year it was! Still, we managed to watch, read, and listen to some great stuff this year. As is our custom, our panelists and listeners pick favorite Incomparable episodes and moments. This year, a panelist gets stuck inside a clip, and then Jason has to explain the Skeletor Clip Loop to a first-time Clip Show panelist who is not sure it really exists. It does—and 2021 is the year we fight back.
2020 favorites and clip show
Jason Snell with John...2021-01-011h 52A Complicated Profession: "Star Wars" on TVThe Mandalorian S2E7: "Chapter 15: The Believer"
It’s a break-in with a familiar face this week on The Mandalorian, and host Dan Moren welcomes special guests Jason Tocci and Genevieve Tocci to discuss a fight scene with a problematic edge, why min/maxing your stats is dangerous, and the moment that Mando became a dad.
Host Dan Moren with Jason Tocci and Genevieve Tocci
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2020-12-131h 02The Incomparable MothershipToo Good to LiveIt’s silly draft time! In this episode we’re drafting TV series that only lasted a single season. No, miniseries and unaired pilots and shows that got a second season don’t count! Also, everyone gets “Firefly.”
Jason Snell with Moisés Chiullán, Monty Ashley, Philip Michaels, Glenn Fleishman, Dan Moren, Quinn Rose, James Thomson, Erika Ensign, David J. Loehr and Cicero Holmes
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Moises - Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Monty - It’s Your...2020-11-141h 53The Incomparable MothershipTo Quantity!Ten years ago today, The Incomparable began. To celebrate a decade of whatever this is, Jason gathered a dozen of the podcast’s top panelists for a round of toasts.
Our tenth anniversary!
Jason Snell with Dan Moren, David J. Loehr, John Siracusa, Steve Lutz, Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign, Monty Ashley, Glenn Fleishman, Serenity Caldwell, Moisés Chiullán, Tony Sindelar, Aleen Simms and Chip Sudderth
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Stats by Official Incomparable Statistics-Keeper Lukas
The tweet that started it all?
Support this show and other shows like...2020-08-221h 04
Talking To The Internet5: The Diversified Dan MorenEp5: Dan MorenTTTI: Linkstalkingtotheinternet.com@tttipodcastCA Hixson on TwitterSupport TTTIFeedbackGuest Recommendation? Send feedback using the link aboveEp5: Links@dmorendmoren.comThe Caledonian GambitThe Bayern AgendaThe Aleph ExtractionSix ColorsClockwiseThe ReboundInconceivable!Stay Foolish - MacWorldPodcasts/Blogs/Things MentionedHypothes.isMacWorldStar WarsTidBitsMacWorld ExpoMacUserThe IncomparableRelay FMATPTotal Party KillVectorDragon FriendsThe ExpanseKnives OutBrickPeople MentionedJason Snell - @jsnellTony Sindelar - @TSindelarAdam Engst - @adamengstTonya Engst - @tonyaengstMikah Sargent - @mikahsargentLex Friedman - @lexfriJohn Moltz - @moltzRene Ritchie - @reneritchieRyan North - @ryanqnorth...2020-05-211h 10The Incomparable MothershipGuitar Riff for GrandmaJust sit right back and you’ll hear a tale
A tale of a fateful show
We drafted yet more TV themes
And the theme song list did grow
The guest list was a lengthy one
The pickers came prepared
If not for the courage of our editor
The listeners would be scared
So join us on your podcast app
You’ll listen till you’re full
It’s favorite TV theme songs
Here on The Incomparable
TV Theme Draft II
Jason Snell...2020-05-161h 31A Complicated Profession: "Star Wars" on TVThe Mandalorian S1E3: "Chapter 3: The Sin"
We’re back for the third episode of A Complicated Profession and your host Dan Moren is joined by special guest and network head honcho Jason Snell to discuss chapter 3 of The Mandalorian. Our discussion covers the many possible interpretations of sin, what exactly happened to the Empire, and how this show paves the way for future Star Wars series.
Host Dan Moren with Jason Snell
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The Mandalorian: Chapter 3 (Original Score)
Score for Chapter 3 on Apple Music.
2019-11-2348 min
Vulcan Hello (Star Trek Discovery, Picard, Strange New Worlds)Star Trek: Discovery S2E12 Review: "Through The Valley of Shadows" (TeeVee 552)
Special guest Dan Moren joins Scott and Jason to discuss an action-packed episode, where Reno dispenses relationship advice, Section 31 counts its ships, Spock is a little slow with the magnetizing, and Pike gets a scary vision of his future from a Klingon time monk.
Host Scott McNulty and Jason Snell with Dan Moren
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2019-04-0550 minThe Incomparable MothershipA Bank the Size of a PlanetDan Moren’s second novel, “The Bayern Agenda,” is coming soon to bookstores. He joins Jason to discuss how writing a novel is different the second time around, how the book connects (and doesn’t connect) with his previous novel, where he writes, and how he balances tech writing and podcasting and novel writing. And in a final lightning round, Dan answers some of the Internet’s most pressing Dan Moren-related questions.2019-02-261h 04
Doctor Who Flashcast"Resolution" (2019 New Year's Special)
The Doctor Who Flashcast returns for one episode in 2019, and this is it! A strange creature is lurking beneath Sheffield. The Doctor and her fam are on the case. Chris Chibnall puts a fun new twist on a classic monster! A microwave is also an oven! We break down “Resolution”, this year’s New Year’s Day special.
Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren
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2019-01-0238 min
Rocket Surgery (from The Incomparable Mothership)Up to the Puppies (The Incomparable Mothership 426)
After “The Matrix” was a hit, we got the inevitable plague of Matrix-like tales of ultraviolent dark pop philosophy. Of these, 2002’s “Equilibrium”… was one. At the pleading of Dan Moren, our Rocket Surgery team disassembles this tale of totalitarianism and gun-based martial arts starring Christian Bale, Emily Watson, Taye Diggs, and Sean Bean. It’s a movie that thinks it’s very, very smart when it’s actually really dumb. Be sure to take your Prozium, or the Grammaton Clerics will set you on fire!
Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jean MacDonald, Moisés Chiullan, Monty A...2018-09-291h 26
Inconceivable! (from Game Show)There Are No Hamburgers in the Phantom Zone (Game Show 78)
Welcome back to “Inconceivable!”, the show that tests two teams’ knowledge of the nerdy, the useless, and the obscure.
In our latest episode, our panelists are challenged to remember the dying words of memorable characters, try to figure out which heroes we are unjustly maligning, and then play a round of TV and movie mashups…with a fresh twist. Liz Myles, Tony Sindelar, and Kathy Campbell take on Glenn Fleishman, Aleen Simms, and Jason Snell while Dan Moren and Lex Friedman attempt to (mostly successfully?) keep the peace.
Host Dan Moren and Lex Friedman with Lizbeth...2018-01-031h 16The Incomparable Game ShowThere Are No Hamburgers in the Phantom ZoneWelcome back to “Inconceivable!”, the show that tests two teams’ knowledge of the nerdy, the useless, and the obscure.
In our latest episode, our panelists are challenged to remember the dying words of memorable characters, try to figure out which heroes we are unjustly maligning, and then play a round of TV and movie mashups…with a fresh twist. Liz Myles, Tony Sindelar, and Kathy Campbell take on Glenn Fleishman, Aleen Simms, and Jason Snell while Dan Moren and Lex Friedman attempt to (mostly successfully?) keep the peace.
Inconceivable! Episode 18
Dan Moren and Lex Frie...2018-01-031h 16Vulcan Hello (Star Trek Discovery, Picard, Strange New Worlds)Star Trek: Discovery S1E4 Review: "The Butcher's Knife Cares Not For the Lamb's Cry" (TeeVee 313)
Dan Moren joins Scott to discuss an episode featuring a surprise death at the hand of a not-so-monstrous monster, a whole lot more Klingon dialogue, a Special Guest Hologram, and the series’ first successful spore-enabled jump.
Host Scott McNulty with Dan Moren
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2017-10-0949 minThe Incomparable MothershipSons of CaledoniaA panelist from the very first episode, Dan Moren is now a published science-fiction novelist. Dan’s book, “The Caledonian Gambit,” was released today. Seven years ago, before The Incomparable even existed, Jason read a draft of Dan’s book… proving that sometimes the road to having your book published can be a long one, but with talent and perseverance it can be done. In this special episode, Jason talks to Dan about how he started writing novels, when he started working on what would become “The Caledonian Gambit”, how he got an agent, the revision process, and where his novel-writing...2017-05-231h 02Doctor Who Flashcast"Extremis" (S10E6)
A planet of executioners! A call from the Vatican! A surprise visit from Missy! Nardole’s bad-ass moment! Bill’s ruined date! There’s a whole lot to talk about in “Extremis”, Stephen Moffat’s latest (and last?) attempt to write a story that deviates from the “Doctor Who” norm. We liked it a lot, but that won’t stop us from nitpicking about how random number generators work…
Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren and James Thomson
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2017-05-2159 min
Bonus TrackInsert Star Wars Teaser Reaction HereFrom an evil idea by Antony Johnston, assembled by Iain MacKinnon, here’s the “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” teaser trailer analysis we didn’t record but that the world clearly needs. Warning: The length of this episode will shock you. Jason Snell with Dan Moren and John Siracusa.2017-04-1601 minBonus TrackHello, Bonus Track!Nonsense from during and after episode 300. Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Lisa Schmeiser, David J. Loehr, Glenn Fleishman, Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign, Chip Sudderth, Monty Ashley and Andy Ihnatko.2016-05-1416 minDoctor Who Flashcast"The Husbands of River Song" (2015 Christmas Special)
River Song returns, and this time gets to match wits with Peter Capaldi’s Doctor. Was this one of the most fun episodes of “Doctor Who” in ages, or is that the egg nog talking? In our sixth straight Christmas Night flashcast, we review the 2015 “Doctor Who” Christmas Special.
Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Scott McNulty, David J. Loehr and Tony Sindelar
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2015-12-2643 minBonus TrackSubmarine PicturesWhy submarine movies are the best movies, and Casey asks Dan for a Russian translation. Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Casey Liss and Philip Michaels.2015-10-2516 minDoctor Who Flashcast"The Girl Who Died" (S9E5)
Enough TARDIS shenanigans! This episode is all about the Doctor and Clara saving a village of Vikings from an invading hoarde of… space vikings? Plus lots of interesting talk of immortality, identity, and responsibility, and references to Matt Smith and David Tennant. Join us for our breakdown of this episode, which features Maisie Williams from “Game of Thrones” as Ashildr.
Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren
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2015-10-1839 min
The Incomparable Radio TheaterLayers: The World of Tomorrow (Live)
Live from the Layers design conference in San Francisco, this is a new performance of original material from the Incomparable Radio Theater! (And yes, a full season of Incomparable Radio Theater is coming your way later this year.)
Live from San Francisco
David J. Loehr with Serenity Caldwell, Moisés Chiullán, Antony Johnston, Dan Moren and Jason Snell
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Written by David J. Loehr
Directed by Serenity Caldwell
Featuring:
Serenity Caldwell as Woman, Park Droid, Tate
Jessie Char as Bl...2015-06-1121 min
Game of Thrones (from TeeVee)Game of Thrones S5E4 review: "Sons of the Harpy" (TeeVee 68)Brian and Jason meet in person and watch an episode, and are joined in commentary by Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar! Lots of stories about Rhaegar Targaryen in this episode, and Jason and Dan share one of the most commonly held theories about Rhaegar and Lyanna Stark and the mystery of their relationship. It’s not a spoiler, just (common) speculation, so don’t freak out! Also lots of stabbing and horses and masks and mismatched buddies, many of them in boats. <p>Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Brian Hamilton.</p>2015-05-0400 minBonus TrackAnd Then Dan DiedThe many Skype failures of Dan Moren. Plus more “Star Trek” talk.2015-03-1710 minDoctor Who Flashcast"Last Christmas" (2014 Christmas Special)
Merry Christmas! If you’ve been bad, someone will put a Dream Crab in your stocking. We break down Peter Capaldi and Nick Frost’s confrontation as The Doctor and Santa Claus. Also, what does this episode mean for Clara?
Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Chip Sudderth and David J. Loehr
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2014-12-2640 min
The Podcast DigestTPD 8 - Dew It ClockwiseThanks for listening! Follow the show on Twitter @poddigest, and on Facebook! (search for The Podcast Digest!)
All info on the show can be found at thepodcastdigest.info or email the show thepodcastdigest@gmail.com
Tech Pro Tip - Pebble Smartwatch
Show 1 - The Dew Over (Website) Host: Jamie Dew (@thedewover)
Show 2 - Clockwise (Website) Hosts: Jason Snell (@jsnell) and Dan Moren (@dmoren)
Find the show on Stitcher Radio (Link) or subscribe (and rate!) on Itunes!2014-10-1618 min
The Incomparable Doctor Who feedTeeVee 30: Doctor Who S8E8 review: "Mummy on the Orient Express"Live from Montreal, Canada, Dan Moren and Jason Snell watch an episode of “Doctor Who” and then talk about it! Clara’s unique relationship with the Doctor combines with an interesting (if familiar) “Doctor Who” plot. We talk it all through.
Want only The Incomparable Network’s Doctor Who-themed episodes? Subscribe to this feed: http://feeds.theincomparable.com/doctorwho
Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren
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2014-10-1233 minDoctor Who Flashcast"Mummy on the Orient Express" (S8E8)
Live from Montreal, Canada, Dan Moren and Jason Snell watch an episode of “Doctor Who” and then talk about it! Clara’s unique relationship with the Doctor combines with an interesting (if familiar) “Doctor Who” plot. We talk it all through.
Want only The Incomparable Network’s Doctor Who-themed episodes? Subscribe to this feed: http://feeds.theincomparable.com/doctorwho
Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren
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2014-10-1233 minDoctor Who Flashcast"The Caretaker" (S8E6)
The Doctor takes a job at Coal Hill School in order to stop a clicky-clacky robot who wants to shoot people full of laser beams. But that’s really beside the point in an episode that’s all about dialogue, character, and the relationships that the Doctor, Clara, and Danny Pink have. We break down the latest episode of “Doctor Who,” “The Caretaker,” and also ponder Matt Smith lookalikes, the Doctor as an officer and a Time Lord, and Courtney Woods, Disruptive Influence.
Want only The Incomparable Network’s Doctor Who-themed episodes? Subscribe to this feed: http://feeds.theincom...2014-09-2834 minDoctor Who Flashcast"Robot of Sherwood" (S8E3)
The Doctor finally meets Robin Hood, and refuses to acknowledge his existence! What does this say about the Doctor’s view of himself and his own story? We talk about Mark Gatiss’s “Robot of Sherwood.” Yet another fantastic Capaldi performance with crackling dialogue. Jack Kirby robots! Spoon duels! Gallimaufry! Gold arrows! David Loehr and Dan Moren join Jason Snell to break it all down.
Want only The Incomparable Network’s Doctor Who-themed episodes? Subscribe to this feed: http://feeds.theincomparable.com/doctorwho
Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren and David J. Loehr
R...2014-09-0742 minThe Incomparable Doctor Who feedTeeVee 21: Doctor Who S8E3 review: "Robot of Sherwood"The Doctor finally meets Robin Hood, and refuses to acknowledge his existence! What does this say about the Doctor’s view of himself and his own story? We talk about Mark Gatiss’s “Robot of Sherwood.” Yet another fantastic Capaldi performance with crackling dialogue. Jack Kirby robots! Spoon duels! Gallimaufry! Gold arrows! David Loehr and Dan Moren join Jason Snell to break it all down.
Want only The Incomparable Network’s Doctor Who-themed episodes? Subscribe to this feed: http://feeds.theincomparable.com/doctorwho
Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren and David J. Loehr
2014-09-0742 minDoctor Who Flashcast"The Time of the Doctor" (2013 Christmas Special) (The Incomparable 175)“Doctor Who” said farewell to Eleventh Doctor Matt Smith on Christmas Day. In an Incomparable Christmas tradition, we convened almost immediately after the airing of the episode to discuss “The Time of the Doctor” in great detail in an unedited live flashcast. Cyberman-head companions! A turkey that takes 300 years to cook in the vortex! Lots of past plot boxes checked! A teary farewell and regeneration! Kidneys of a dubious color! We break it all down.
Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren, David J. Loehr, Glenn Fleishman, Scott McNulty and Serenity Caldwell
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Doctor W...2013-12-261h 00Doctor Who Flashcast"The Snowmen" (2012 Christmas Special) (Incomparable 121)A live “flash” episode recorded right after we watched the 2012 “Doctor Who” Christmas special, “The Snowmen.” We welcome (back?) Jenna-Louise Coleman and discuss whether this new start for the Doctor has rekindled our enthusiasm for the show.
Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Scott McNulty and Serenity Caldwell
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[Amazon]
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Incomparable #72 - Our 2011 Christmas Flashcast
Incomparable #18 - Our 2011 Christmas Flashcast
Incomparable #110 - Breaking down the recent “Doctor Who” season
2012-12-2640 minDoctor Who FlashcastSeason 7 First Half Review (The Incomparable 110)Robot sheriff, coming through! We break down the first half of “Doctor Who” season 7, and discover the truth about the Siracusa Threshold. Today we are all John Siracusa, except for Scott. He’s our Rory.
Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Glenn Fleishman, John Siracusa and Scott McNulty
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2012-10-051h 04Doctor Who Flashcast"Asylum of the Daleks" (S7E1) (The Incomparable 106)FLASH! A bonus (unedited) episode, in which we react quickly to the premiere episode of this season of Doctor Who, “Asylum of the Daleks.” Plus: The Incomparable won an award! For podcasting! We react quickly to the announcement of the Hugo Awards. And we do many, many Dalek impressions.
Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Glenn Fleishman, John Siracusa and Monty Ashley
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2012 Hugo Award Winners
"Pond Life" webisodes
2012-09-0447 minDoctor Who Flashcast“The Doctor, the Widow, and the Wardrobe” (2011 Christmas Special) (The Incomparable 72)All hail the power of motherhood! We discuss this year’s “Doctor Who” Christmas special, “The Doctor, the Widow, and the Wardrobe.” Plus, why Christmas episodes make us feel warm inside, and the amazing scanner-blocking powers of wool!
Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Glenn Fleishman, Scott McNulty and Serenity Caldwell
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[Amazon]
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2011-12-2640 minDoctor Who FlashcastSixth Season Wrap-Up (The Incomparable 60)Why do secret agents wear make-up under their eyepatches? When do text messages not properly convey thanks for saving the universe? Are the Cybermen the worst villians ever? We wrap up the sixth season of “Doctor Who” with discussion of the last three episodes as well as the season as a whole.
Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Glenn Fleishman, John Siracusa, Scott McNulty and Serenity Caldwell
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5by5 | The Incomparable #56: Let Me in the Frickin' TARDIS!
5by5 | The Incomparable #53: Let...2011-10-081h 06Doctor Who Flashcast“Night Terrors” and “The Girl Who Waited” (S6E9-10) (The Incomparable 56)Press the Green Anchor and jump into a parallel timestream: it’s time to talk “Doctor Who.” In this flash episode we deconstruct the two most recent episodes, “Night Terrors” and “The Girl Who Waited.” And here’s a hint: we liked one of them way more than the other.
Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren, John Siracusa, Glenn Fleishman, Scott McNulty and Serenity Caldwell
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[Amazon]
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2011-09-1258 minDoctor Who Flashcast“Let’s Kill Hitler” (S6E8) (The Incomparable 53)Flash podcast! A largely unedited Skype conversation after this weekend’s “Doctor Who” midseason premiere, “Let’s Kill Hitler.”
Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Glenn Fleishman, Scott McNulty and Serenity Caldwell
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2011-08-2942 minDoctor Who FlashcastSeason Six First Half Review (The Incomparable 45)Pour yourself a White Mickey and listen to our discussion of the first half of “Doctor Who’s” split season. We discuss “The Rebel Flesh,” “A Good Man Goes to War,” and the season as a whole. Or half? We also debate the merits of Lesbian Victorian Silurians and Auton Roman Centurions.
Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Glenn Fleishman, John Siracusa, Scott McNulty and Serenity Caldwell
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Why Rory is awesome
2011-06-191h 04Doctor Who Flashcast“The Doctor’s Wife” (S6E4) (The Incomparable 39)Neil Gaiman breathes life into the TARDIS in this week’s “Doctor Who” episode, “The Doctor’s Wife.” We discuss what we liked about this much-hyped episode, as well as detailing how Rory dies this week.
Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Glenn Fleishman and Scott McNulty
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[Amazon]
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2011-05-1532 minDoctor Who Flashcast“Curse of the Black Spot.” (S6E3) (The Incomparable 38)Flash discussion of Doctor Who’s “Curse of the Black Spot.” We try to give it CPR, but we do it wrong and the patient dies. Or, no, wait! It came back to life! Hooray! Unrelated: why Rory is like Kenny from “South Park.”
Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren and Serenity Caldwell
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Doctor Who
[Amazon]
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2011-05-0724 minDoctor Who Flashcast“The Impossible Astronaut” and “Day of the Moon” (S6E1-2) (The Incomparable 36)Flash! A discussion about the first two episodes of this season of “Doctor Who,” “The Impossible Astronaut” and “Day of the Moon.” Who is in that spacesuit? Who is the little girl? Are the Silence just lazy? We speculate wildly.
Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Glenn Fleishman, John Siracusa and Serenity Caldwell
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2011-05-0231 minDoctor Who Flashcast“A Christmas Carol” (2010 Christmas Special) (The Incomparable 18)If you do something every Christmas for six years, it’s time to call it a tradition. And so we have to add the “Doctor Who” Christmas special to our lists. We enjoyed this year’s episode, “A Christmas Carol,” so much, we recorded this flash podcast to talk about it. Happy holidays, everyone.
Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Glenn Fleishman, Scott McNulty and Serenity Caldwell
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Doctor Who
[Amazon]
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2010-12-2550 min