TGMG Special: The Battle Of The Ideas by B.D. Anklevich - Bootleg Edition

Remember Rish talking about the time we accidentally recorded two episodes for the same story? I think it was the post before this one. Anyway, here's the other version, the other episode. This is the version we recorded all the way back in April. If you're interested, listen to it through, and see how things changed, and how things stayed the same.

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That Gets My Goat 124: The Dork World

A couple of days after ENDER'S GAME, Big and Rish got together to watch (and talk about) THOR: THE DARK WORLD. It's possible that Rish has finally found a movie with nothing to complain about.

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That Gets My Goat 123: The Enemy's Podcast Is Down

So, instead of podcasting, Big and Rish saw ENDER'S GAME. They say a few words about it, with plenty of movie and book spoilers. Unfortunately, they neglect to talk about stuff other than the movie and book. Sorry.

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That Gets My Goat 122: The Fourteenth Night of Halloween

Big wants to thank you. For giving him the best da-ay of his life.

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TGMG: 13 Nights of Halloween: Outtakes

If you've ever wondered what gets left on the cutting room floor, well Rish Outfield spared no expense to make sure you get to find out. Here's is a wonderful little compilation of everything off the cutting room floor. You thought I was exaggerating, I'm not. It's everything.

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TGMG: 13 Nights of Halloween 13: Knights of Hallowe'en

Looks like we've reached the end of another marathon with Big and Rish. Hope you enjoyed it.

If so, feel free--nay, more than free, feel mildly pressured--to donate to the show.

Happy Hallereen!

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TGMG: 13 Nights of Halloween 12: On Dusty Wings Afterward

So, somehow Rish dares show his face (or his voice, anyway) after that last show. What motivated him to write this story, and does he know how bad it is?

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TGMG: 13 Nights of Halloween 11: "On Dusty Wings" by Rish Outfield

As foretold by dark scripture, Rish shares another of his unscary stories, "On Dusty Wings," written uniquely for this show. Big narrates, Rish says one word. You've been warned.

One point to whomever can reveal where Rish got his title.

Two points to whomever can first name Rish's one word.

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TGMG: 13 Nights of Halloween 10: The Creeping Things

Boy, have we got a treat for you!  Or is it a trick?  A giant-sized episode all about creeping, pinching, crawling, buzzing, stinging, annoying, biting, sucking, foashing, scary things.

So, you know Big and Rish have a revulsion for cockroaches. But what about other bugs, insects, arachnids, crustaceans, arthropods, and creatures they don't know the proper names for?

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TGMG: 13 Nights of Halloween 9: Ghosts of a Chance

In this installment of our daily podcast, Rish brings up the subject of ghosts. Who ain't 'fraid of them? Big tells of his belief/disbelief in ghosts, and Rish recounts his only ever ghost hunt.

For a change, only 2% of this episode is a lie. Not bad, really.

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TGMG: 13 Nights of Halloween 8: My Daughter's Balloon's Afterward

Rish talks with Big about the story we read yesterday, "My Daughter's Balloon," and how it came about.

And then, we talk about effed-up names. Now that's scary.

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TGMG: 13 Nights of Halloween 7: "My Daughter's Balloon" by B.D. Anklevich

All right! They said it couldn't be done, but B.D. Anklevich has not only written a story, but it's recorded and ready to share with you. Its title . . . "My Daughter's Balloon." Enjoy.

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TGMG: 13 Nights of Halloween 6: Trick Or Treat

After yesterday's episode, Big and Rish discuss the Halloween tradition of trick or treating. Ad nauseum.

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TGMG: 13 Nights of Halloween 5: S***y Candy

Because you demanded it! Somebody out there suggested Rish and Big talk about . . . lousy candy. So let's.

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TGMG: 13 Nights of Halloween 4: Jason Statham Movies

Nothing says the Halloween season like a nice, spooky Jason Statham movie, does it?

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TGMG: 13 Nights of Halloween 3: Don't They Know It's the End of the World

Big picks the scary topic for this evening: the Apocalypse.

Please, tip your waitresses, while you still can.

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TGMG: 13 Nights of Halloween 2: What's That Sound?

Everybody look what's goin' down.

In tonight's episode, Big and Rish will talk. Big surprise. Crickets. The noise crickets make. The other sound.

And would Big eat crickets? Mmmmm.

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That Gets My Goat: The 13 Nights of Halloween 2013

Once upon a time, long before there was a Dunesteef (or That Gets My Goat), before Taylor Swift had ever written a song about an ex-boyfriend, Big Anklevich bought a computer. That computer is now a doddering, confused shell of what it once was, and needs to be put to pasture.

So, here we are again, with thirteen daily podcasts, hoping that it will encourage somebody like you to donate and help Big buy a new computer.

In case you were not listening last year, Rish and Big will be back each evening talking about a Halloween-related (or spooky) topic, and will present two short stories of our own making, hopefully before the 31st.

Wish us luck.

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That Gets My Goat 121: Agents of S.T.E.E.F.

Big and Rish discus the new Marvel Cinematic Universe-set Joss Whedon show, "Agents of SHIELD." They talk about the characters, the first two episodes, and make a special announcement about what's next.

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That Gets My Goat 120: Cruel Summer

Wow, we've got ourselves something like a triple episode this time around! First, Rish expresses displeasure with the anti-texting PSAs currently on the radio. Then Big tells about the trials and tribulations of Summer 2013. Then Rish attempts to make his own misfortune sound comparable. Hilarity ensues?
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TGMG 119: Why Can't You Let It Go (featuring BATFLECK!)

Okay, last time.  This is your brain.  This is Rish Outfield's brain on MAN OF STEEL.

After Rish's own mother betrayed him on this, it is time to ask the titular question.  Also, Big and Rish talk about Ben Affleck, the Batman this city deserves.

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That Gets My Goat 118: He's All Yours, Bounty Hunter

In response to a listener question, Big and Rish attempt to figure out why Star Wars fans love Boba Fett so much.

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Note: After this conversation, I did some reading, and the original ESB script by Leigh Brackett, featured Boba Fett much more extensively.  His role was curtailed significantly when Lawrence Kasdan wrote his version.

Worst Marathon Ever 13: Answering Listener Questions (Part III)

All worst things must come to an end, kids, and to finish up this daily drudgery, Big and Rish answer the rest of their listener questions. Have a nice nap afterward, okay?

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Worst Marathon Ever 12: The Ever-Inspiring Fat Man

In a new, exciting environment, Rish tells Big about the last panel he went to, that of Kevin Smith's Q&A.  Was he excited and inspired like he was in 2011, or depressed like he was in 2012?  Which are you?

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Worst Marathon Evah 11: Future Home of the Dunesteef

In this episode, we change it up a bit, as Big sneaks Rish into what will someday be his new house.  They sit down on the floor of what will be the Dunesteef's new HQ, the currently unoccupied study, and talk about the new house. 

Warning: Midnight lawnmowing.

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Worst Marathon Ever 10: A Simply Marvelous Panel

Wow, we've got to be be nearing the end of this, don't we?  Rish talks (and gets interrupted) about the Marvel Studios panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2013.

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Worst Marathon Ever 9: Josh Weldon Is My Master Now

So, back to Rish talking about Comic-Con.  In this episode, he preaches to the converted, telling Big how cool Joss Whedon is.  And tired.

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Worst Marathon Ever 8: Huge Ackman

Just in case you weren't already sick of these daily episodes, Rish tells Big more about his trip to Comic-Con, this time talking about Fox's Wolverine and X-men panel. And at least one bad joke is made about Hugh Jackman's unfortunate name.

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Worst Marathon Ever 7: Answering Listener Questions (Part II)

Taking a break from the Comic-Con conversation, Big and Rish answer a couple of questions.  A month or three back, Rish asked folks to send us their questions, but time ran out the last time we started to answer them.

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Worst Marathon Ever 6: Han Solo Meets Indiana Jones (SDCC)

Uh oh, Rish went to Comic-Con again, and he can't shut up about it.  Again.  This time, he talks about the ENDER'S GAME panel.  Big and Rish talk about their perception of the movie version versus the book version . . . and that other thing.

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Worst Marathon Ever 5: The Smells of Comic-Con

Rish had just returned from the San Diego Comic-Con, and attempted to regale Big with tales of his adventures there.  Ants, sweat, and a foul stench ensues.

Warning: Screaming and explosions.

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Worst Marathon Ever 4: Why More Why Ay?

Okay, last time.  Rish asks the musical question why authors can't write just a single book anymore.

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Worst Marathon Ever 3: Why, Why Ay, Why?

In this next installment of Big and Rish's most awful podcast run yet, Rish continues to criticize the Y.A. book he's read, and ask the hard questions, such as "Does a love triangle make stupid people like your book?"

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Worst Marathon Ever 2: Why Why Ay?

That's "Y.A.," to you.

I this second daily episode of That Gets My Goat, Rish has questions about the Y.A. genre, and plenty of complaints.

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Worst Marathon Ever 1: The Olaves, the Espindolas

Big and Rish kick off this marathon of That Gets My Goat episodes with Big talking about something from sports radio that really chaps his hide.  Oddly, this subject will come up again and again . . . for the rest of his life.

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Dunesteef Parsec Song

A couple of months back, Big was firmly convinced not to submit the Dunesteef for the Parsec Awards this year. Rish tried to talk him out of it . . . through song. The episode this was recorded for never aired, so we present it here, for your listening pleasure. Of course, I'm not ignorant of the irony, since the damn show got two Parsec nominations anyway.

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TGMG 117: A Tardy Hi-Ho Silver

Big and Rish walk around and discuss about Disney's new THE LONE RANGER movie adaptation, but still manage to talk about Superman half the time. They try to examine both the good and the bad, and veer into other territory, including an announcement about That Gets My Goat. Warning: thunder.

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That Gets My Goat 116: A Couple Of Monsters

And there was a movie too.

Big and Rish reconvene at their usual location, which is anywhere they can find a seat these days, to discuss the merits and demerits of the most recent Pixar offering. Another sequel? Or prequel in this case, I suppose. What might they have to say about MONSTERS UNIVERSITY?

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That Gets My Goat 115: Q&A "Live"

A couple of months back, we asked for questions to answer in a future show. Well, the future is now! Big and Rish begin to answer, but midway through discover that it's our fifth anniversary. So, here are half of those questions answered, and we'll get back to you on the rest. We swear it's the truth, and we owe it all to you.

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That Gets My Goat 114: Now Not In Stereo!!!

Fixed the problem with Big and Rish coming out of separate left and right channels of audio. Sorry about that to you folks listening on headphones.

After criticizing both Superman and Iron Man, what can Big and Rish do to anger more fanboys?  How about barbecueing the sacred cow called the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?  Recorded long ago (but just now unearthed), Rish was inspired to do this episode upon hearing of the outrage over the casting of Megan Fox as April in the upcoming movie, and Big's retort of "They could cast Zelda Rubinstein as April O'Neil and it wouldn't make the movie any worse."

Warning: Profanity.

Warning 2: Michael Bay.

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Keep those cards and letters coming, folks.

TGMG 114: TMNT

After criticizing both Superman and Iron Man, what can Big and Rish do to anger more fanboys?  How about barbecueing the sacred cow called the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?  Recorded long ago (but just now unearthed), Rish was inspired to do this episode upon hearing of the outrage over the casting of Megan Fox as April in the upcoming movie, and Big's retort of "They could cast Zelda Rubinstein as April O'Neil and it wouldn't make the movie any worse."

Warning: Profanity.

Warning 2: Michael Bay.

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Keep those cards and letters coming, folks.

TGMG 113: Pan of Steel

So, the big screen return of Superman, Zack Snyder's MAN OF STEEL, hit theaters recently, and both Rish and Big went out (separately) to see it. Unable to get together on their regular schedule, they met at a park to talk about it. Spoilers abound.

Warning 1: Rish had an unpleasant time at the cinema, and it may have affected his opinion.

Warning 2: Big and Rish, in an attempt to be timely about this, have opted not to edit this particular That Gets My Goat episode, which means there will be coughs and stutters, distractions and digressions, lots of ums, and the irritating noise of Rish scooting the microphone around.

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That Gets My Goat 112: He WAS Iron Man

So, the rest of Big and Rish's post-IRON MAN conversation was lost, and they attempt to recreate it at Big's house. Rish is not thrilled with the ending of the movie. Just how thrilled, he's not going to tell you.

Oh wait, he will. And then some. Big says a thing or two in there also. Listen quick, or you might miss it.

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TGMG 111: Summer Movies 2013 and Iron Man

In a first, Big and Rish decide to podcast in the parking lot directly after having seen IRON MAN 3.  First, they talk about what movies they are most excited about this summer, Big repeats his Theory Of Sequels, and then they begin on this biggest (and bestest?) Iron Man adventure.  Warning: Spoilers and Microphone Noise.

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TGMG 110 On The Go: Shooting Stars & Fun Dip

When the weather starts getting warm, Big and Rish often go on walks at night during their podcasting visits. Now, through the magic of technology, you can follow them on their meander through the hills and neighborhoods, talking about shooting stars, suburbia, dinosaurs, Big's childhood, and makeout games. Just listen to them gasp!

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The First Of May (Cleaner)

We asked Fake Sean Connery if he could perform Jonathan Coulton's ode to springtime with a bit less filth.  He gave it his best attempt.

Warning: singing.

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The First Of May (Explicit)

Fake Sean Connery is certainly in the festive spring mood.  Warning: filth.

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Soon to be available in a clean-ish version. I wonder if we should ask Fake Roger Moore to record that one.

That Gets My Goat 109: Do You Believe In Magic?

Big and Rish have been dabbling in magic recently. No, not tarot cards or crystal balls, not Saidin or Saidar, not a fairy godmother or a voodoo priest either. Not even Magic the Gathering role playing games. No, they're getting into that nerdiest of all magics: spreadsheets! Listen in to find out more.

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TGMG Extra: The Drawing of the Three

Recently, the Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine announced another story-writing contest (its first since 2011), a short story challenge called the Triple Word Score Contest. Contestants had to opt-in, and would be given three words (nouns) at random, which they had to base their stories around.

In preparation for this, Big and Rish asked their listeners to send in lists of words, and when all was said and done, there were around four hundred words printed out and sliced into little strips of paper, stuck in a hat, and drawn "live" in the following recording.

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For the actual episode of the show in which it was announced, we just read the finished list, but are providing the drawing here for your listening pleasure.

Be warned: this could be a slightly amusing listen, or dangerously boring. It's possibly even both at the same time.  But we did our best to make it entertaining, because we care just that much.

That Gets My Goat 108: Her Name Was Veronica

So, Rish was fascinated by the recent "Veronica Mars" Kickstarter project and some speculation that it's either the best thing to happen to Hollywood, or the end as we know it.  Warning: at some point, "Firefly" gets mentioned.

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That Gets My Goat 107: A Solo Adventure?

Uh oh, it's time once again to talk about STAR WARS. These things have to be done on here from time to time, like releasing the pressure on a boiler. Otherwise . . . well, we have no idea what would happen, since we keep on talking about STAR WARS.

Lucasfilm has announced that, in addition to a new Trilogy of films, there will be stand-alone movies about a trio of characters. Does this news fill the Dunesteef boys with excitement . . . or dread?

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TGMG 106: Nice Day For A White Wedding Video

Continued from last time, Big talks about his one-time dream of being a wedding video maker.  Rish somehow makes the conversation about himself, and his recent challenges with being an audiobook narrator.

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TGMG 105: Solomon Grundy & the State of Podcasting

Big and Rish are back . . . and talking about nothing.  This is what happens when they sit down without a plan.  A lot of small talk, a bit of geek culture, and a discussion about the future of the Dunesteef.  Eventually, however, they get to a subject you may have interest in, Big's now-decomposing corpse of a dream of being a wedding videographer.  (shudder: listener discretion is advised)

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TGMG 104: We're Gonna Wreck It!

Spoiler Warning: Big saw WRECK-IT-RALPH a while back, but Rish just saw it, and hey, they're gonna talk about it, hopefully before the Oscars.  Will Ralph beat BRAVE for the Best Animated Feature award?*  Does it deserve to?  And how low is the bar for animated entertainment, by the way?

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*Well, the Oscars have come and gone, and no, BRAVE still won.

TGMG 103: Rish Outfield, Audiobook Guy

In this episode, Rish talks about his recent attempts to narrate audiobooks for Audible.com.  Does Outfield have enough experience doing the Dunesteef to make a living of this sort of thing?  And does he have enough professionalism to measure up to those who call this their job?

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TGMG 102: The New Media Expo Super Show!!

In their longest episode to date, Big and Rish tell about their recent trip to the New Media Expo in Las Vegas.  Panels!  Get-togethers!  Karaoke!  Readings!  Walking!

Stories are told, panels are described, expos are discussed, complaints are aired, and someone apparently got lucky in Rish's car.

No, it wasn't Rish.  Come now.

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TGMG Extra: NMX Panel on Using Comedy

Okay, here's the big event, which is what you are contractually obligated to call any event that includes Big Anklevich. This is the audio of the panel we were a part of at the New Media Expo. Abbie Hilton was the panel's moderator, and, aside from Rish and Big, it also included L. "Scribe" Harris. Our topic was "Using Comedy to Humanize Characters and Hook Listeners in Podcast Fiction."

It seems egotistical to say "Listen to us, we'll tell you how to do comedy," but I think we have a decent amount of experience in the stuff. Hopefully we are able to impart some worthwhile knowledge on the subject. If not, maybe you'll get a laugh out of it.

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TGMG Extra: NMX Panel on Tone And Emotion

We've finally got the recordings of the panels that we gave at the New Media Expo ready for you. The first is the panel titled, "Tone and Emotion: The Keys to Compelling Podcast Fiction Narration." This panel was moderated by Renee Chambliss and also consisted of Bryan Lincoln and Marshal Latham, all of which should be familiar names to anyone who listens with any regularity to the Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine.

They have some interesting things to say, so check it out.

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That Gets My Goat 101: More Still On The Move?

In our final "on the move" episode, Big and Rish talk about Rish's failed audition for Jeopardy, whether screenwriters should be writing screenplays while they attempt to break into the biz, and whose Christmas card list Rish Outfield is on while heading to the New Media Expo in Las Vegas.

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That Gets My Goat 100: Still On The Go

Wait, this is the hundredth episode of That Gets My Goat?  I guess we were stuck in a car for several hours, or we would have noted the milestone.

So, Big talks a bit more about his New Year resolutions, and Rish finally decides if he has any.

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That Gets My Goat 99: On The Go!

Big and Rish bring you something new--and potentially disastrous--for this week's That Gets My Goat episode. Recorded on the drive to Las Vegas, for the New Media Expo, the Dunesteef gays chat just a bit about their drive, and their writing ambition.

Whoops, "guys." Darn auto-correct.

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