Upon Further Review » Shows http://www.furtherreview.net Where two ex-debaters get the last word...on EVERYTHING. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:35:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Where two ex-debaters get the last word...on EVERYTHING. Upon Further Review no Upon Further Review upon@furtherreview.net upon@furtherreview.net (Upon Further Review) 2006-2010 Where two ex-debaters get the last word...on EVERYTHING. Upon Further Review » Shows http://www.furtherreview.net/wp-content/uploads/pictures/GregandClea.jpg http://www.furtherreview.net/category/shows/ Episode 78 of Upon Further Review! http://www.furtherreview.net/2010/08/17/episode-78-of-upon-further-review/ http://www.furtherreview.net/2010/08/17/episode-78-of-upon-further-review/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:33:43 +0000 admin http://www.furtherreview.net/?p=151 We’re back with a look at fun, so to speak, in Episode 78 of Upon Further Review!  Just back from Gen Con in Indianapolis, in this episode we get in touch with our inner gamer, with some outdoor fun thrown in for good measure: first, we look at the new card game Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer; second, we enter a world of wonder (technically) with our review of the Dutch Wonderland theme park; finally, we get a bit meta as we look at the video game review show Zero Punctuation.  As always, we appreciate your continued interest in the show, and as always, we ask that you spread the word to friends, family, and anyone interested in some entertaining opinions!  (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif (”You’re My Girl”), outro by David Henderson (”We Gotta Go”).)

Reviewed in this show:

Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer

Dutch Wonderland

Zero Punctuation

]]> http://www.furtherreview.net/2010/08/17/episode-78-of-upon-further-review/feed/ 0 We're back with a look at fun, so to speak, in Episode 78 of Upon Further Review!  Just back from Gen Con in Indianapolis, in this episode we get in touch with our inner gamer, with some outdoor fun thrown in for good measure: first, We're back with a look at fun, so to speak, in Episode 78 of Upon Further Review!  Just back from Gen Con in Indianapolis, in this episode we get in touch with our inner gamer, with some outdoor fun thrown in for good measure: first, we look at the new card game Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer; second, we enter a world of wonder (technically) with our review of the Dutch Wonderland theme park; finally, we get a bit meta as we look at the video game review show Zero Punctuation.  As always, we appreciate your continued interest in the show, and as always, we ask that you spread the word to friends, family, and anyone interested in some entertaining opinions!  (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif ("You're My Girl"), outro by David Henderson ("We Gotta Go").) Reviewed in this show: Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer Dutch Wonderland Zero Punctuation Upon Further Review no 32:04 Episode 77 of Upon Further Review! http://www.furtherreview.net/2010/06/19/episode-77-of-upon-further-review/ http://www.furtherreview.net/2010/06/19/episode-77-of-upon-further-review/#comments Sun, 20 Jun 2010 02:03:30 +0000 admin http://www.furtherreview.net/?p=149 We’re doling out opinions with an international flair…in Episode 77 of Upon Further Review!  In this episode we discuss travel plans before moving into the show proper:  first, we get in touch with our inner Italian plumber as we review Nintendo’s masterpiece, Super Mario Galaxy 2; second, we tackle an important (if somewhat controversial, but hey, never stopped us before, right?) topic with our look at vaccines; and finally, we consider all the possibilities, improbable as they may be, as we review the Sherlock Holmes movie.  As always, we appreciate you continuing to tune into the show, and as always, we respectfully ask that you spread the word to friends, family and even complete strangers!  (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif (”You’re My Girl”), outro by David Henderson (”We Gotta Go”).)

Reviewed in this show:

Super Mario Galaxy 2

Vaccines

Sherlock Holmes

]]> http://www.furtherreview.net/2010/06/19/episode-77-of-upon-further-review/feed/ 0 We're doling out opinions with an international flair...in Episode 77 of Upon Further Review!  In this episode we discuss travel plans before moving into the show proper:  first, we get in touch with our inner Italian plumber as we review Nintendo's ... We're doling out opinions with an international flair...in Episode 77 of Upon Further Review!  In this episode we discuss travel plans before moving into the show proper:  first, we get in touch with our inner Italian plumber as we review Nintendo's masterpiece, Super Mario Galaxy 2; second, we tackle an important (if somewhat controversial, but hey, never stopped us before, right?) topic with our look at vaccines; and finally, we consider all the possibilities, improbable as they may be, as we review the Sherlock Holmes movie.  As always, we appreciate you continuing to tune into the show, and as always, we respectfully ask that you spread the word to friends, family and even complete strangers!  (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif ("You're My Girl"), outro by David Henderson ("We Gotta Go").) Reviewed in this show: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Vaccines Sherlock Holmes Upon Further Review no 41:30 Episode 76 of Upon Further Review! http://www.furtherreview.net/2010/05/03/episode-76-of-upon-further-review/ http://www.furtherreview.net/2010/05/03/episode-76-of-upon-further-review/#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 05:00:57 +0000 admin http://www.furtherreview.net/?p=147 Spring has arrived in full force, and we’ve got the fever, all right…in Episode 76 of Upon Further Review!  In this episode Clea comes to grips with turning 34 (it’s really not that bad, trust us) before we head into the main portion of the show: first, we explain how books and technology CAN mix, with our review of the Barnes and Noble Nook; second, we fizz it up a bit as we look at the Sodastream; and finally, we head back to high school (no, not literally, thank the heavens) with our review of the Fox hit show Glee.  As always, we appreciate your continued dedication to the show, and as always, we ask that you continue to spread the word! (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif (”You’re My Girl”), outro by David Henderson (”We Gotta Go”).)

Reviewed in this show:

Nook

Sodastream

Glee

]]> http://www.furtherreview.net/2010/05/03/episode-76-of-upon-further-review/feed/ 0 Spring has arrived in full force, and we've got the fever, all right...in Episode 76 of Upon Further Review!  In this episode Clea comes to grips with turning 34 (it's really not that bad, trust us) before we head into the main portion of the show: fi... Spring has arrived in full force, and we've got the fever, all right...in Episode 76 of Upon Further Review!  In this episode Clea comes to grips with turning 34 (it's really not that bad, trust us) before we head into the main portion of the show: first, we explain how books and technology CAN mix, with our review of the Barnes and Noble Nook; second, we fizz it up a bit as we look at the Sodastream; and finally, we head back to high school (no, not literally, thank the heavens) with our review of the Fox hit show Glee.  As always, we appreciate your continued dedication to the show, and as always, we ask that you continue to spread the word! (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif ("You're My Girl"), outro by David Henderson ("We Gotta Go").) Reviewed in this show: Nook Sodastream Glee Upon Further Review no 34:43 Episode 75 of Upon Further Review! http://www.furtherreview.net/2010/03/05/episode-75-of-upon-further-review/ http://www.furtherreview.net/2010/03/05/episode-75-of-upon-further-review/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:57:23 +0000 admin http://www.furtherreview.net/?p=143 We’ve made it to our diamond anniversary (no, not us personally!), and to celebrate we’re going big this episode–big games, toys, and movies–in Episode 75 of Upon Further Review!  In this show we briefly talk Olympics and platinum medals (who knew?) before getting into the reviews: first, we walk the path of the shadows (so to speak) with our review of Assassin’s Creed II; second, we confess our undying affection for the old classic, Legos; and finally, we go planet (and native) side as we take a closer look at Avatar.  As always, we appreciate your continued interest in the show, and as always, we ask that you continue to spread the word!  (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif (”You’re My Girl”), outro by David Henderson (”We Gotta Go”).)

Reviewed in this show:

Assassin’s Creed II

Lego

Avatar

]]> http://www.furtherreview.net/2010/03/05/episode-75-of-upon-further-review/feed/ 3 We've made it to our diamond anniversary (no, not us personally!), and to celebrate we're going big this episode--big games, toys, and movies--in Episode 75 of Upon Further Review!  In this show we briefly talk Olympics and platinum medals (who knew? We've made it to our diamond anniversary (no, not us personally!), and to celebrate we're going big this episode--big games, toys, and movies--in Episode 75 of Upon Further Review!  In this show we briefly talk Olympics and platinum medals (who knew?) before getting into the reviews: first, we walk the path of the shadows (so to speak) with our review of Assassin's Creed II; second, we confess our undying affection for the old classic, Legos; and finally, we go planet (and native) side as we take a closer look at Avatar.  As always, we appreciate your continued interest in the show, and as always, we ask that you continue to spread the word!  (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif ("You're My Girl"), outro by David Henderson ("We Gotta Go").) Reviewed in this show: Assassin's Creed II Lego Avatar Upon Further Review no Episode 74 of Upon Further Review! http://www.furtherreview.net/2009/12/30/episode-74-of-upon-further-review/ http://www.furtherreview.net/2009/12/30/episode-74-of-upon-further-review/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:04:26 +0000 admin http://www.furtherreview.net/?p=141 We’re back with a look at robots, games, and geeks in Episode 74 of Upon Further Review!  In this show we explain our recent absence before getting into the show: first, we look at where one brave robot can go (and not go) in our review of Wall-E; second, we get hip with our look at the Playstation 3; and finally, we delve deep into the mind of, well, D and D as we examine the Dungeons and Dragons podcast.  As always, we appreciate your continued listening to the show, and as always, we ask that you continue to spread the word!  (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif (”You’re My Girl”), outro by David Henderson (”We Gotta Go”).)

Reviewed in this show:

Wall-E

Playstation 3

The Dungeons and Dragons Podcast

]]> http://www.furtherreview.net/2009/12/30/episode-74-of-upon-further-review/feed/ 4 We're back with a look at robots, games, and geeks in Episode 74 of Upon Further Review!  In this show we explain our recent absence before getting into the show: first, we look at where one brave robot can go (and not go) in our review of Wall-E; sec... We're back with a look at robots, games, and geeks in Episode 74 of Upon Further Review!  In this show we explain our recent absence before getting into the show: first, we look at where one brave robot can go (and not go) in our review of Wall-E; second, we get hip with our look at the Playstation 3; and finally, we delve deep into the mind of, well, D and D as we examine the Dungeons and Dragons podcast.  As always, we appreciate your continued listening to the show, and as always, we ask that you continue to spread the word!  (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif ("You're My Girl"), outro by David Henderson ("We Gotta Go").) Reviewed in this show: Wall-E Playstation 3 The Dungeons and Dragons Podcast Upon Further Review no Episode 73 of Upon Further Review! http://www.furtherreview.net/2009/10/09/episode-73-of-upon-further-review/ http://www.furtherreview.net/2009/10/09/episode-73-of-upon-further-review/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:42:16 +0000 admin http://www.furtherreview.net/?p=139 We’re back again with our annual discussion of all things game-related–and we’re not playing around–in Episode 73 of Upon Further Review!  In this show we get right into the heart of our annual post-Gen Con special: first, we ask how many ways a game can try to destroy you in The Isle of Dr. Necreaux; second, we tap the depths of Greg’s “can’t win this thing” frustration with our review of Arcana; third, we take a look at one of the hottest games out there, Dominion; and finally, we look at an adventure game with class (and downtime) in our review of Runebound.  As always, we appreciate your continued dedication to the show, and as always, we ask that you continue to spread the word!  (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif (”You’re My Girl”), outro by David Henderson (”We Gotta Go”)

Reviewed in this show:

The Isle of Dr. Necreaux

Arcana

Dominion

Runebound

]]> http://www.furtherreview.net/2009/10/09/episode-73-of-upon-further-review/feed/ 1 We're back again with our annual discussion of all things game-related--and we're not playing around--in Episode 73 of Upon Further Review!  In this show we get right into the heart of our annual post-Gen Con special: first, We're back again with our annual discussion of all things game-related--and we're not playing around--in Episode 73 of Upon Further Review!  In this show we get right into the heart of our annual post-Gen Con special: first, we ask how many ways a game can try to destroy you in The Isle of Dr. Necreaux; second, we tap the depths of Greg's "can't win this thing" frustration with our review of Arcana; third, we take a look at one of the hottest games out there, Dominion; and finally, we look at an adventure game with class (and downtime) in our review of Runebound.  As always, we appreciate your continued dedication to the show, and as always, we ask that you continue to spread the word!  (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif ("You're My Girl"), outro by David Henderson ("We Gotta Go") Reviewed in this show: The Isle of Dr. Necreaux Arcana Dominion Runebound Upon Further Review no Episode 72 of Upon Further Review! http://www.furtherreview.net/2009/08/13/episode-72-of-upon-further-review/ http://www.furtherreview.net/2009/08/13/episode-72-of-upon-further-review/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:22:16 +0000 admin http://www.furtherreview.net/?p=137 We’re back once again with a discussion of trains, teams and troubled music video channels (kind of!) in Episode 72 of Upon Further Review!  In this show we dispense with any potentially distracting banter (well, except for a brief bonus rating of lemonade) and jump right into the meat of the show: first, we invite everyone to climb aboard as we review Amtrak; second, we return to Greg’s roots with our take on the Red Sox message board, Sons of Sam Horn: and finally, we get into our wayback machine as we look at the past, present and future of MTV.  As always, we appreciate your continued listening to the show–and as always, we ask that you spread the word to others!  (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif (”You’re My Girl”), outro by David Henderson (”We Gotta Go”).)

Reviewed in this show:

Amtrak

Sons of Sam Horn

MTV

]]> http://www.furtherreview.net/2009/08/13/episode-72-of-upon-further-review/feed/ 3 We're back once again with a discussion of trains, teams and troubled music video channels (kind of!) in Episode 72 of Upon Further Review!  In this show we dispense with any potentially distracting banter (well, We're back once again with a discussion of trains, teams and troubled music video channels (kind of!) in Episode 72 of Upon Further Review!  In this show we dispense with any potentially distracting banter (well, except for a brief bonus rating of lemonade) and jump right into the meat of the show: first, we invite everyone to climb aboard as we review Amtrak; second, we return to Greg's roots with our take on the Red Sox message board, Sons of Sam Horn: and finally, we get into our wayback machine as we look at the past, present and future of MTV.  As always, we appreciate your continued listening to the show--and as always, we ask that you spread the word to others!  (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif (”You’re My Girl”), outro by David Henderson (”We Gotta Go”).) Reviewed in this show: Amtrak Sons of Sam Horn MTV Upon Further Review no Episode 71 of Upon Further Review! http://www.furtherreview.net/2009/07/02/episode-71-of-upon-further-review/ http://www.furtherreview.net/2009/07/02/episode-71-of-upon-further-review/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:36:15 +0000 admin http://www.furtherreview.net/?p=135 We’re back with a look at lost celebrities, found fantasy, and fan films in Episode 71 of Upon Further Review!  In this show we thank our loyal listeners before diving right into the heart of the show: first we discuss the life and times of the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson; second we look at David Anthony Durham’s foray into epic fantasy, Acacia; and finally, we return to Middle Earth with our review of the fan film The Hunt for Gollum.  As always, we appreciate your continued dedication to the show–and as always, we ask that you spread the word about the show to others!  (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif (”You’re My Girl”), outro by David Henderson (”We Gotta Go”).)

Reviewed in this show:

Michael Jackson

Acacia

The Hunt for Gollum

]]> http://www.furtherreview.net/2009/07/02/episode-71-of-upon-further-review/feed/ 4 We're back with a look at lost celebrities, found fantasy, and fan films in Episode 71 of Upon Further Review!  In this show we thank our loyal listeners before diving right into the heart of the show: first we discuss the life and times of the late K... We're back with a look at lost celebrities, found fantasy, and fan films in Episode 71 of Upon Further Review!  In this show we thank our loyal listeners before diving right into the heart of the show: first we discuss the life and times of the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson; second we look at David Anthony Durham's foray into epic fantasy, Acacia; and finally, we return to Middle Earth with our review of the fan film The Hunt for Gollum.  As always, we appreciate your continued dedication to the show--and as always, we ask that you spread the word about the show to others!  (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif ("You're My Girl"), outro by David Henderson ("We Gotta Go").) Reviewed in this show: Michael Jackson Acacia The Hunt for Gollum Upon Further Review no Episode 70 of Upon Further Review! http://www.furtherreview.net/2009/05/21/episode-70-of-upon-further-review/ http://www.furtherreview.net/2009/05/21/episode-70-of-upon-further-review/#comments Thu, 21 May 2009 17:20:45 +0000 admin http://www.furtherreview.net/?p=131 We’re back by boldly going where no one has gone before–for some cheesecake–in Episode 70 of Upon Further Review!  In this show we tie up some loose ends before getting right into the major part of the episode:  first we enjoy the food (perhaps not the fat content) at The Cheesecake Factory; second we warp into the new frontier with our review of the new Star Trek movie; and finally, we look at news with a twist (of onion?) as we review the comedy news source The Onion.  As always, we appreciate your support of the show–and as always, we thank you for letting others know about it as well!  (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif (”You’re My Girl”), outro by David Henderson (”We Gotta Go”).)

Reviewed in this show:

The Cheesecake Factory

Star Trek

The Onion

]]> http://www.furtherreview.net/2009/05/21/episode-70-of-upon-further-review/feed/ 4 We're back by boldly going where no one has gone before--for some cheesecake--in Episode 70 of Upon Further Review!  In this show we tie up some loose ends before getting right into the major part of the episode:  first we enjoy the food (perhaps not... We're back by boldly going where no one has gone before--for some cheesecake--in Episode 70 of Upon Further Review!  In this show we tie up some loose ends before getting right into the major part of the episode:  first we enjoy the food (perhaps not the fat content) at The Cheesecake Factory; second we warp into the new frontier with our review of the new Star Trek movie; and finally, we look at news with a twist (of onion?) as we review the comedy news source The Onion.  As always, we appreciate your support of the show--and as always, we thank you for letting others know about it as well!  (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif ("You're My Girl"), outro by David Henderson ("We Gotta Go").) Reviewed in this show: The Cheesecake Factory Star Trek The Onion Upon Further Review no Episode 69 of Upon Further Review! http://www.furtherreview.net/2009/04/12/episode-69-of-upon-further-review/ http://www.furtherreview.net/2009/04/12/episode-69-of-upon-further-review/#comments Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:11:37 +0000 admin http://www.furtherreview.net/?p=128 We’re back with a show about ballparks and Battlestar Galactica (sort of) in Episode 69 of Upon Further Review!  In this show we talk weather and wandering musicians before getting into the meat of the episode:  in the first half we look at the Mets’ new home, Citi Field, before presenting the third and final part of our interview with Minister Faust, started in Episode 67.  As always, we appreciate your continued dedication to the show…and as always, we ask that you share that dedication with others by spreading the word!  (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif (”You’re My Girl”), outro by David Henderson (”We Gotta Go”).)

Reviewed in this show:

Citi Field

]]> http://www.furtherreview.net/2009/04/12/episode-69-of-upon-further-review/feed/ 2 We're back with a show about ballparks and Battlestar Galactica (sort of) in Episode 69 of Upon Further Review!  In this show we talk weather and wandering musicians before getting into the meat of the episode:  in the first half we look at the Mets'... We're back with a show about ballparks and Battlestar Galactica (sort of) in Episode 69 of Upon Further Review!  In this show we talk weather and wandering musicians before getting into the meat of the episode:  in the first half we look at the Mets' new home, Citi Field, before presenting the third and final part of our interview with Minister Faust, started in Episode 67.  As always, we appreciate your continued dedication to the show...and as always, we ask that you share that dedication with others by spreading the word!  (As usual, podsafe intro music is provided by Sharif (”You’re My Girl”), outro by David Henderson (”We Gotta Go”).) Reviewed in this show: Citi Field Upon Further Review no