Episode 13 – Recorded!

In both a holiday episode and a listener feedback episode Manny and I drudge through the excellent letters sent in from friends and/or fans!

– anDrew! :)

Jedi vs. Hobbits – Episode 12 RECORDED!

YAY! Look for it online in the next few days!

– Drewski!

Episode 12 – Recording tonight!

We're back! That's right! Here's what's on the agenda!

True Blood vs. Twilight, The Social Network, TRON Legacy, Captain America Costume, Dark Knight Rises, Caprica Cancelled, Apple discontinues the XServe, Green Lantern, Final movies in two parts, Back to the Future video game, Recent movies we've seen, Video games we've played, iPhone4...

I haven't talked in a while... sue me. LOL.

We're still here! – Like Gangsta' Phoenix!

We've been ignoring JvH for the last three weeks and the 30-day-downloads went from 242 to 301! Might need to get back in the studio and bust out another one! Send topic suggestions to feedback@jedivshobbit.com

Episode 11 – ONLINE

Sorry JvH fans! Episode 11 is online as of Saturday! – Sorry I'm late on this.

– Drewski.

Episode 11 – RECORDED!

We recorded episode 11 last night! Manny and I are back with a lot of energy! JvH fans will not be disappointed!

– Drewski!

Episode 10!

Episode 10 online!

You'll have to put yourself into a pre-"I'm still here" release date mindset because we talk a lot about Crazy ol' Joaquin Phoenix. It's recently been announced by Casey Afleck that the whole thing was a hoax. Pretty long hoax... but we'll get into that in episode 11! :P

PEACE.

– Drewski!

Sorry JvH Fans!

Sorry everyone! Our lives have been complete pandemonium over the last two weeks. Manny and I haven't given up. We'll be back on the horse later this week!

– Andrewski!

Is this what you've become, Microsoft?

Maybe they should focus on delivering a solid, quality product rather than token gestures such as this. Have you not had enough egg on your face as it is?

While you're wasting time, Apple is shipping millions of new iPhones around the world. Is one of the largest tech companies in the world actually taking time out of it's day for some idiotic display of arrogance? Perhaps you're hungry for another serving of crow?

The stillborn deaths of the Zune, Slate/Courier/Win7 Tablet, and Vista must serve as some reminder to Microsoft, right? Apparently you've learned nothing.

Apple has quietly stopped the Get a Mac campaign… perhaps they're taking a page from the Art of War: "Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake".

- Mandingo

Addendum: Why I Prefer PS3

Yeah… okay. I'm pushing it. Add this to my reasons why I'm pro-PS3:

Gamer Punished For Living In A Town Named Gay

Microsoft suspended a gamer from Xbox Live for listing "Fort Gay" as his location. But that's a real town, and the whole episode makes Microsoft look pretty bad.

A 26-year-old unemployed gamer identified by the AP only as "Moore" listed his location in his Xbox Live profile as "fort gay WV" — a real place with some 800 residents. But Xbox Live claimed he had violated their code of conduct, and suspended him for several days. Deprived of his gaming skills, his team lost "a key Search and Destroy competition!" Xbox Live remained hard-hearted, threatening to cancel his account and hold on to his membership fee, "which he'd paid in advance for two years." The mayor of Fort Gay even got involved, but Xbox told him "the city's name didn't matter. The word 'gay,' he was told, was inappropriate in any context."

Somebody at Microsoft finally decided to look at a map, and Xbox Live has reversed its decision. Director of policy and enforcement Stephen Toulouse says Xbox will apologize to Moore, and admits that "in this very, very specific case, a mistake was made." But this isn't the first time Xbox has screwed up in recent months — back in August, a female gamer contacted their tech support team, only to be given advice directed at her nonexistent son. Xbox clearly needs to learn that some of its users are female — and why does it assume that anyone using the word "gay" must be trying to offend? Moore's situation aside, would Xbox make a distinction between a clearly offensive handle like "ihategays" and one like, say, "gaypride?" Couldn't their code of conduct allow room not just for people from Fort Gay but also for gay gamers who want to refer to their orientation in a positive way? The folks at Xbox Live definitely need an atlas — maybe they need an attitude adjustment as well.

- Mandingo

Episode 9 Notes

Hey JvH-Fans! Check out the links as you listen to episode 9. Might help you sort through our mindless dribble.

Quoteable Quote:

"Kal-El is not as smart as some would believe!" – Mandinga!

Death Star

http://www.starwars.com/databank/location/deathstar/

Movie Weapons

http://www.empireonline.com/features/absurdly-cool-movie-weapons

The Way of the Gun Trailer

http://www.filmsnmovies.com/video/13187/the_way_of_the_gun_trailer/

Four Rooms Trailer

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1htb9_four-rooms-trailer_music

SModCast Network with Kevin Smith

http://smodcast.com/

Montana Fishbourne Sex Tape

http://www.manolith.com/2010/07/30/montana-fishbourne-releases-sex-tape/

Something special is in the works!

JvH Fans,

Look for Episode 9 Sunday/Monday! We've got something special cooking up for Ep. 10! Tune in to find out more!

– Drewski!

The Main Reason Why I Prefer PS3

Now, I generally stay away from platform debates—it really is just a circular argument that never amounts to anything. For all intents and purposes they are generally the same, despite hardware/software differences. For every deficiency, there is a counter.

That said: One thing that has kept me away from the Xbox 360 is the idea of paying for on-line services. I already pay for it: It's called the internet. I used to own an Xbox 360 several years ago, but I never fully utilized it; I kept it offline because a) It didn't have wireless capabilities; and b) I refuse to pay a premium for on-line play.

Today, my choice in platform has been further cemented.

Episode 7 – Comic Book Movies we HATE, The Avengers, Pop-Movie Plotlines and our first CONTEST! :)

Episode 7 is here!

Jedi vs. Hobbits is a weekly podcast that gazes curiously at the lint-laden navel that is Pop-Culture. Hosted by your friends-to-the-end Manny & Andrew!

JvH Episode 7: We talked about comic movies that we hate, dig a little deeper regarding past discussions about the Avengers, fans across the world, and plots developments in pop-movies that don’t make sense. And a contest!

– Drewski! :)

PS. It's a good one! :P

http://jedivshobbits.podbean.com/feed

Borg vs. Death Star

Here’s a conversation I had with my friend Rob. Thought that it would fit in well with what we’re doing here. LOL

– Drewski

JvH Logo Contest!

We're holding our very first contest and we're looking for a few creative individuals.

Jedi vs. Hobbits is in need of a logo, and frankly, we're just too busy (or lazy). Lucky you, though, as we're giving away winner's choice of either a Blu-Ray HD combo pack of Shaun of the Dead/Hot Fuzz; or an iTunes gift card valued at $20.

All entries should be either JPG (1280x800 pixels) or EPS (vector) sent to: feedback@jedivshobbits.com, subject: Contest

So get your thinking cap on, and put pencil to paper! We have a "soft" closing date of September 22nd (depending on the number of entries).

Please note: We will not accept entries that use copyright characters, photos, or artwork that is not owned/created/originated by or from contestants. By entering the contest, all participants permit JvH to use and display entries as they wish for the purposes of promoting the contest. Once a logo is chosen, the winner agrees to transfer all ownership to JvH in exchange for the prize of their choosing: either (1) copy of Shaun of the Dead/Hot Fuzz on Blu-Ray; or one (1) $20 iTunes gift certificate. Shipping and handling of the prize will be covered by JvH and shipped within two (2) weeks of announcing the winner. JvH reserves the right to amend the contest deadline as they see fit without notice.

Episode 7

We're at it again!

After a three week break from recording I thought that Manny and I would have some trouble getting back in the saddle. But Episode 7 recorded like clockwork. JvH fans are in for a treat! Even after the show ended we talked about comics and movies for another 40 minutes!

You can clearly see why we're doing what we're doing when we have that kind of energy when we're recording. :)

Rock ON!

– Drewski

Manny's Got A Crazy Idea

We're suffering from an "image" problem (so to speak)… and I have a bee in my bonnet to rectify it. Jedi vs. Hobbits needs a logo—stay tuned for Episode 7 to hear more details.

- Mandingo

Did You Know…?

Here at JvH we try to make sure our listeners are "all up-on" the conversation by providing snapshots and links that pertain to the discussion. If you haven't noticed, check out your screen while you're listen and you'll see what we're talking about.*

- Mandingo

* Depending on your MP3 player or device, of course.

Episode 6

Oh Sheesh, Ya'll! :)

It's online! Thanks for listening! We'll be trying to get back on track but don't get your knickers in a twist if we miss a week. Manny and I are busy people. LOL

With love for all 150 fans,

– Drewski Barbalooski!

Episode 5 & A little more episode 4! :)

Episode 5 is online! :)

We've also got a special outtake for our JvH listeners. When opening Episode 4 Manny called me 'The Jacob to his Edward', which sent me on a ride down the Twilight rabbit hole. We cut it out because it was a little too intense for the beginning of an episode. However, in true JvH fashion, we can't hold back our opinions. So I'll be placing a special Episode 4 - OUTTAKE online this morning! :)

– Drew

Late on Episode 5

Sorry JvH fans!!!

I got in late from a concert last night and missed the Sunday deadline. It's uploading now! :)

Classy Operation

Some people wanted to know what equipment we use. So I thought I'd snap a picture while recording.

That's an iMac 24". I've owned it for a while. Because I'm a freelance graphic artist it's a must. But for the podcast that's a second hand GuitarHero Mic ($13), SONY MDR-V150 headphones ($20), and a homemade mic stand made from a coat-hanger. :)

Classy operation for sure.

– Drewski

Episode 5 & RSS Feed on the Blog

Hey JvH-fans!

We're excited to announce that episode 6 has been recorded! It will be released August 4th!

The man, Mandinga, and yours truly are working hard and organizing ourselves to make sure we don't miss a week!

Also, you'll notice that our feed on the right is from www.podbean.com. We've got two blogs operating at once because our Podbean package automatically includes one. So for everyone's information, this is where we'll be popping online to give our updates and two cents! :)

Thank you for listening!

– Drewski! :)

Hello Apple! :)

Exciting News!

Jedi vs. Hobbits is on iTunes and searchable through the iTunes music store! Thank you podbean.com, Thank you!

We're live!

The time has come! :)

All our hard work has paid off! We've got a backlog of episodes for your listening pleasure. Three will be uploaded today and you'll get one a week for the foreseeable future! :)

Subscribe to our podcast @ http://jedivshobbits.podbean.com/feed

– Drewski

Episode 5

As promised, four weeks after the start of our journey, episode 5 is in the bag. Manny is taking it through post-production and we're looking for hosting solutions! :)

– Drewski

Episodes 3 and 4!

Jedi vs. Hobbits Episodes 3 and 4 are recorded! :) On to the post-production and one more to go! :)

The countdown...

Two episodes have been recorded. The second is in post-production. Three more to go and then we're going to drop Jedi vs. Hobbits every week. :)

– Drewski

We're ready to hear from you!

If you have any comments or suggestions for future episodes please feel free to email feedback*at*jedivshobbits*dot*com.

–Drewski

Might I Suggest…

If you're looking for something extraordinary, free and fun to read, be sure to check out Zom-Ben. It's a webcomic with a lot of heart, and a little guts. ;)

http://www.zombenstrikes.com

Is it safe?

Two steps forward, and one step back—TO THE FUTURE!

Did you realize that Back to the Future will be celebrating it's 25^th birthday this Saturday? Be sure to spend your 3rd of July weekend with Marty, Doc, and Biff.

So make like a tree… and get outta here.

- Mandingo

It's a dangerous business going out your front door. You step onto the road, and, if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you'll end up.

Welcome to the accompanying blog for the Jedi vs. Hobbits Podcast. :)

–Drew