Lost Fan? Middlefan? It's All Gravy

Tonight we've got something special on The Middlecast for both Lost fans and Middleman fans. It's a special guest. Yes. Special. Special.... I wish I could think of another word to highlight the special-ness of this guest without using the word special. I think special is the norm. People just expect the guest to be special, even if they aren't. But this one is, making the guest a proper special guest.

This guest, who will be joining us tonight at 9pm EST on TalkShoe for The Middlecast has written for both The Middleman and Lost. So fans of both shows are encouraged to join.

"Lost" Podcast Roundup

A few new podcasts this week, with more expected during and after ComicCon next week. Dharmalars did a "ComicCon Survival Guide" and Dharma Dummies released part two of their Desmond character analysis. The Lost Flashbacks finally recorded their Lost spinoff themed show which is not to be missed and The Hydracooler revisited House Of The Rising Sun.

• The Dharmalars - ComicCon Survival Guide '08
  
• Dharma Dummies - Desmond Analysis Part 2
  
• The Lost Flasbacks - Lost Spin-Off Spectacular
  
• The Hydracooler - House Of The Rising Sun discussion
  

The Middlecast Episode 5 - With Special Guest Andy Reaser!

In this week's Middlecast we discuss The Flying Fish Zombification with the writer of the episode, Andy Reaser. Listen in as he discusses the show with us and answers some personal questions (NONE about his underwear, however). Listen!

Middlcast Recording Wednesday

The Middlecast is taking a day off, but not a week off. We'll be recording tomorrow (Wednesday) instead of tonight.

Plus, we MAY have a special guest join us. No, it's not my mother.

To join us and chat with us live check out all this info. Keep in mind you don't have to call in if you listen live, you can simply listen or even use the chat room to chat with us as we record. You may also be able to chat with said "guest" if they materialize. :)

See you all tomorrow at 9pm EST on TalkShoe. And if you can't make it then keep an eye on the blog or your feeds for the podcast later this week.

The Middlecast Episode 4

Listen in as we discuss the fourth episode of The Middleman: "The Manicoid Teleportation Conundrum." Jamie sat out for this one, but we were joined by our first live caller which was cool. Also, last week we got our first comment about the podcast from none other than Javier Grillo-Marxuach (creator of The Middleman) correcting us (me) on the mistakes we (I) made with the episode title. Now that we have received his comment regarding the podcast we can confirm at least one person is listening to it.

To subscribe check out the blue bar on the right side of the page, and to email us use the contact link there. Emails about anything Middleman related are welcomed! So send something in.

Also check out all the info on how to join live next week. Even if you don't want to call in you can listen and chat with us live as we are recording the show.

Listen:

Middlecast Tonight!

All the things that I said in last week's reminder still apply (I don't really feel like typing it all again.) See you tonight (9pm EST on Talkshoe).

Details here.

Grandmacast!!!! (Discussing "Lost's" Season Finale)

Grandmacast is BACK!!! I really love when Dharma Dummies do this. The name speaks for itself... it's a Lost podcast... with a grandmother involved. She discusses the finale in this one. Listen:

Via Dharma Dummies

"Middleman": Reminder About The Middlecast

This serves as a reminder that we have moved our live recording of the podcast to Tuesday nights (tonight) at 9pm EST. Feel free to join us live on TalkShoe as we discuss last night's episode of The Middleman. Once the podcast is done I'll get it up on the feeds and post it here on the blog.

See you tonight!

(note: If you are shy or just don't want to talk you can still listen live or chat with us live during the podcast recording. To do so visit this page on TalkShoe around or after 9pm EST.)

"Lost" Podcast Roundup

Here's an update on some recent podcasts you should check out. And some info on upcoming podcasts.

• The Hyrdacooler is still recording regularly. They are filling time during the hiatus re-watching and analyzing Lost starting in Season 1. They just recorded an episode discussing Walkabout. Make sure to check out their page on TalkShoe for upcoming episode info and the show's archive. Here's the episode:
  
  
  Download it (MP3)
  
• The GSPN Lost Podcast recently interviewed Bonnie Covel of lost.about.com which is definitely worth a listen. Bonnie is extremley knowledgeable about the show and covering Lost is her day job.
  
  
  Download it (MP3)
  
• Clay and Chris of The Dharma Dummies do a character analysis of John Locke which should be a good listen for any fans of Locke. These are the same guys who bring their grandmothers on to the podcast occasionally, which I love.
  
  
  Download it (MP3)
  
• As for upcoming shows, The Lost Flashbacks is changing nights from Monday back to Thursday (or that's what it seems like for now.) They are all set to record a new show tonight, live on TalkShoe at 9pm EST. Be sure to join.
  
  
• The Transmission is preparing to record a podcast reviewing Season 4. They are looking for people to call in and discuss the season. Check it out.
  
  
• The Lost Community Book Club has released their summer and fall reading list. All you book worms will love this. And it will give you a chance to geek out about both Lost and your reading habits. View the list then tune into their podcasts.

G-Man And ODI discuss LFL On Podcast

Hey Losties,

Some of you participated in the very successful LOST Fantasy League (LFL)for Season 4 and perhaps some of you have already even signed up for the LOST Fantasy League for Season 5.

Well in this edition of the ODI LOST Podcast our good friend G-Man who runs the LFL at DarkUFO joined us to talk about Season 4 of LOST and answer some of your questions about the new Season 5 LFL.

It was a great time and it is always good to have a guest join us and provide us with another view on LOST.

There are NO spoilers in this podcast so feel free to sit back and relax to listen to us talk LOST and have fun.

Via ODI (<-- Listen here)

To sign up for The Lost Fantasy League go to this post (and choose Audibly Lost!)

The Middlecast Episode 2

Jamie and I are joined again by Speaker this week, in a discussion about last night's episode of The Middleman. Be sure to listen!

The Middlecast Episode 1 - Pilot Discussion

Well people, this is it. The first proper Middlecast. Listen as Jamie, Speaker and myself discuss the pilot of ABC Family's The Middleman minutes after it aired.

We had a good chat about the episode and considering this was our first podcast I think all went well. Jamie is on board as a permanent co-host and Speaker will be around too in the coming weeks when he can make it.

If you want to email us about anything regarding the show/podcast use the contact link on the sidebar. To subscribe to the podcast, again, see the sidebar (the blue one below). Enjoy The Middlecast!

Middleman Blog Party @ ABC Family and Middlecast Tonight

Join the folks from Middlefan.com and Marxwatch.com as they live-blog/comment The Middleman tonight as you watch. As a reminder it's on at 8pm EST on ABC Family. If you enjoy it as much as I did you'll have a lot to say. To join go here.

Then, immediatley after the show join us as we discuss the show LIVE on Talkshoe for the first ever group discussion of The Middleman on The Middlecast. Podcasting The Middleman so you don't have to (original, right?)

Expanded Coverage & The Middlecast

As you may have noticed I've begun posting about ABC Family's The Middleman. I'll be covering audio elements featured on the show on the blog, and am happy to announce that I am recording the very first Middleman-based podcast! (at least as far as I can tell) The first episode has been recorded, and is embedded in this post. The second (and real first) episode will be live, on Talkshoe, this Monday evening immediately after the show airs. Join me, my co-host for the first episode (Jamie of Lost Causes), and (hopefully) others in a group discussion about the pilot episode at 9pm EST, June 16th (just after The Middleman premieres).

To join live hit up The Middlecast page on TalkShoe. Hope to see you there!

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Official Lost Podcast Fan Combines Podcast With Finale Scene

A fan of The Official Lost Podcast combined The Frozen Donkey Wheel scene from There's No Place Like Home with the comments Damon and Carlton made about it when they announced the scene. PLUS they included a recent Carlton banjo riff.

Via Lostpedia Forums

Thanks to KittyLili for sending this in.

Lost Jeopardy In A Couple Hours

UPDATE: I ended up competing and lost. Though I do get a consolation prize, which I'm happy about. I also won $4 (a number, yes, and not a coincidence). Jay, of the Jay and Jack Podcast, won. Take that Amanda! (<3 Amanda. You know I love you.)

UPDATE 2: And a special shout out to Rodimus Ben for all the questions tonight, he is the genius behind all the questions of Lost Jeopardy. Please be sure to check out his blog.

Original Post: In less than two hours Cranky Fanatic will be bringing back Lost Jeopardy! Join live as Amanda, of The Lost Flashbacks Podcast, defends her title in a Lost Podcasting All-Star challenge. The contestants will all receive a painting by Chris Oatley and the match up is sure to prove intense.

To join live go here at 9PM EST. For more info on how to join Cranky Fanatic live click here.

LOST Painting To Be Prize On Podcast

Chris Oatley will be giving away three prints of his painting entitled "John Locke And The Smoke Monster" on this Thursday's Cranky Fanatic Podcast. The prints will go to the three contestants taking place in this week's Lost Jeopardy competition on the show. Some familiar names from other podcasts will be joining in so make sure to check it out.

For details on how to join the podcast live click here.

Via ChrisOatley.com

Geeky Tom Explains Jim Robinson Joke

The guys on Sky One's Lost Initiative Podcast always call Widmore Jim Robinson. While I didn't know who Jim Robinson was, I always assumed it was some character that Alan Dale played. Geeky Tom elaborates.

I have heard that a few people haven’t been getting the whole “Jim Robinson” thing. The reason we all joke on the podcast about Alan Dale/Charles Widmore being Jim Robinson is because when we were younger he was a character on an Australian soap called Neighbours. Pretty much everyone in the UK grew up watching it, well me Iain and Paul obviously did, hence why we find it so amusing.

So to the people that think we have absolutely no idea what we are talking about, I say this: Half that time you are correct, but I’m afraid on this occasion we are just messing around. We know that he’s really called Charles Widmore, bloody hell, I never thought I would have to explain this one. lol

Via WyvernHawk

Here is their latest podcast, the last for the season:


(Oh and you definitely want to listen to the end.)

Initial Reaction Roundup: There's No Place Like Home (Part 2/3)

Well folks, it's over. I'm sure all of you have plenty to say about the finale of Season 4, There's No Place Like Home. You are not alone. The podcast community has been buzzing the past couple of days. Here is a large selection of initial reaction podcasts discussing There's No Place Like Home:

• The Cranky Fanatic Podcast's initial reaction with live group discussion.
  
• The Lost Flashbacks initial reaction with live call-ins.
  
• Jay and Jack's initial reaction.
  
• GSPN's initial reaction with live call-ins.
  
• The Black Rock's initial reaction with live group discussion.
  
• The Dharmalars initial reaction.
  
• Not Another LOST Podcast's initial reaction.
  
• Levinson News Clips's thoughts on the finale.

Obviously this is just a sampling of the many podcasts discussing the finale, but I felt this would be enough to hold people over until deeper analysis of the episode starts coming in next week.