Ramble With Russel Podcast

This week we explore monsters on sea and land.  First up is my audio book review of Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Jane Austin and Ben H. Winters as a classic tale gets a new look.  Then we switch to land as I give my take on the new re-imagining of The Wolfman starring Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins.  You also get an observation on the classic 80's cartoon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.  Music for this week features the song I am the Werewolf by Michael Stephens and can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.

Here it is folks, my long awaited Dark Shadows Special.  Before we dive into the shadows I give you the latest  news from the Playstation Network including a new reality show and what I think of the God of War 3 demo.   My feature interview for this week is Stuart Manning, the series producer of the Dark Shadows line at Big Finish Audio Productions in the UK.  We talk about the popularity of the tv series and how it came to be revived on audio.Music for this week featurs the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar that can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.

Here it is folks my annual trek to Ryerson University in Toronto and my coverage of Podcamp Toronto 2010 that took place on Feb. 20 & 21, 2010.  On the show you get my impression of the event and what it was like to do another session.  Joining me on the episode is the returning author and occaional co-host of This Week in Geek podcast, Steve Saylor as we talk about his new collection of short stories (www.stevesaylor.net).  Then the televixen herself, Melissa Grimonte joins the show.  We talk about how vampires are becoming more popular and the tv shows True Blood and LOST(www.thetelevixen.com).  I talk with Michael Clarke about his work to bring pre-fab homes to the people of Haiti (http://www.generaldiscovery.ca/).  I catch up with session presenter Tod Maffin and we talk about recording techniques when doing your podcast (http://www.casestudiesonline.com)   I close things up by catching up with Connie Crosby, one of the orgranizers of the event and get her take at the end of the day.Music for this wee

This week it is the blood of heroes and villians that take the spotlight.  First up you will get my take on the trend of eliminating older-aged characters in tv shows along with reviews of the mew show Spartacus : Blood and Sand and the Absolute Justice episode of Smallville,  Then I review Iris Johansen's latest Eve Duncan audio book Blood Game as the dead talks alot.  The blood letting continues with my review of the movie Daybreakers and I finish off with a review of the latest DC Animated feature Justice League : A Crisis on 2 Earths.  Music for this week features the songs Daylight by The Shakes, Crisis by Classic Tragic Hero and A Moment of Crisis by Greg Schuler  can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.

This week we journey through the rings of hell and fight demons and angels.  First up it is my video review of Dante's Inferno : An Animated Epic as the game gets the full movie treatment.  Then the ladies take centre stage as I give my review on Bayoneta for the PS3 as she dances and shoots her way through a mult-tude of heavenly hosts.  Music for this week features the song Burn Like Hell by Zamarro and can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.

This week it is a battle of the dead and monstrous.  First up is my book review of Indiana Jones and The Army of the Dead as the intrepid adventurer faces off against Nazis, Samurai and Zombies all in the jungles of Haiti.  Then it is off to a distant galaxy as I give my review of Marvel's newest animated feature Planet Hulk.  Music for this week features the song Junglescape by Seraphic Panoply and can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.

For this week's show it's crossing into darkness. First up I give my take on the ongoing saga which is late night television on NBC. My audio book review is I, Alex Cross by James Patterson as tragedy strikes close to home. It is then down South as I give my take on season 2 of True Blood on HBO. Music for this week features the song Big Trouble Tonight by Mark Joyce and can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar. Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com). As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.

This week we have a devil of a good time.  I start the show with my impressions of the most recent TV Late Night woes on N.B.C. along with movie news on Spider-Man 4 and Ghostbusters 3.  My reviews this week are Devil May Cry 4 for the PS3 as Nero and Dante smite evil.  Then I gave my DVD review of Carnivale season 2 as the battle of good and evil comes to a head.  Music for this week features the song Devil by sala and can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.

This week we look at some remakes of classic stories.  First up is you get my tv reviews of the recent mini-series The Day of the Triffids by the BBC and Alice by the SyFy Network.  Then I give you my DVD review of G.I. Joe : Resolute as an old 80's cartoon gets a new look and feel.  Then it is off to a galaxy far, far away with my PS3 game review of Star Wars : The Force Unleashed.  You also get my take on the latest demos on the Playstation Network.  Music for this week features the songs Blindsided by Jude Sparrow and Circles for Hearts by The Switch, both can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.

Well it is a new year and a new decade and I am back for your listening pleasure.  First up is my unabridged audio book review of Evidence : An Alex Delaware Novel by Johnathan Kellerman as Milo and Alex try to track down a high stakes killer.  Then it is off to the movies as I give my reviews of both the James Cameron CGI epic AVATAR and the adorably cute singing rodents in Alvin & The Chipmunks 2 : The Squekquel.  Music for this week features the songs Jungle by Top Johnny! and Junglescape by Seraphic Panoply, both can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.

Well here it is folks my annual Christmas special and possibly the last episode of the year and decade to boot.  On this week's show you will get my opinion of the Tiger Woods scandal and my impressions of the Olympic Torch Relay that passed through my region.  You also get a bevy of reviews and seasonal music to boot.  First up is my book review of We'll be Here for the Rest of Our Lives by Paul Shaffer with David Ritz as the Late Show band leader goes over his star-studded career.  Then it is off to a galaxy far, far away Family Guy style as I give my impressions of Something, Something, Something Darkside comes out this week.  I then wrap things up with my game review of the Tales of Monkey Island and a brief history of the successfull game franchise.  Music for this week features the songs Seraphic Panoply by Pimpin with Santa,  Midnight Snow by Abscondo and Snow White Violins by COMEG, all can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrume

This week it is ageless vampires and space age merry men are the focus.  First up I give you my opinions of the latest downloads that have caught my interests on the Playstation Network.  Then I go over my impressions of season 1 of the HBO's True Blood as vampires get a new twist.  It is then off to the year 3000 with my DVD review of Rocket Robin Hood Volume 1.  Music for this week features the songs Blood Red Roses by Michael Martin and Mason Rocket (Spy Extraordinaire) by Beatnik Turtle, both can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.

This week my show features the dark knight and a new moon.  First up is my review of Graphic Audio's production of Batman : Inferno as things heat up in Gotham City.  Then it is off to the land of moody vampires and werewolves as I give you my movie review on the latest chapter in the Twight Saga : New Moon.  I also talk about my recent attendance at a video shoot for Mr. Burns and an upcoming review of a very exciting retro cartoon that arrived recently on DVD.  Music for this week features the song Moon-Shy City by Lejeune and can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.

This week we travel the world in search of treasure and wanted criminals.  First up is my audio book review of Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden by Morgan Spurlock as he takes a look at the other side of terrorism.  Then it weapons of block destruction as I review LEGO : Indiana Jones 2 : the adventure continues for the PS3.  Music for this week features the song Around the World by Natalie Brown and can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome

This week we head we rev up the show with some body slamming reviews.  First up is my PS3 game reviews of Smackdown VS Raw 2010 and the gun toting, sword weilding game Wet starring the voice talents of Eliza Dushku and Malcom McDowell.  I also head off to the theatre and give you my movie review of Roland Emmerichs latest disaster movie 2012.  Music for this week features the song Gunfight by Uma Floresta and can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome

This week the podcast has an international flare to it.  First up I review the autobiography, of sorts, American on Purpose by late night talk show host Craig Ferguson as he reveals alot about his past successes and failures.  Then it is off to the east as I give my DVD review of Samurai Jack Season 1 as an ancient warrior fights off the forces of a shape-shifting demon.  Then we journey back a few months for my feature segment and interview with writer Rob Shearman from Who Party 14.  He talks about writing for Big Finish as well as the Doctor Who Series 1 episode Dalek and who his favourite companion is.  You also get extra audio at the top of  the show as I share a lesson learned when it comes to banking and debit cards.  Music for this week features the songs Cost Cut Japan by Raggae Far East and You're my Demon by ODYC, both can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As al

Here it is folks my annual Halloween Special with a twist this year.  Featured on the show this week you get my DVD review of The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. The Complete Series as the wild west gets a little Sci-Fi injection.  Then movie monsters meet thier match as I give my review of Stan Helsing featuring Leslie Neilson and a cavalcade of killers.  My feature audio is highlights from the Bruce Campbell Q & A from Fan Expo 2009.  He talks about his work in movies, television and what it wold be like if there was ever a Freddy vs Jason vs Ash movie.  Music for this week features the song Haunted House by Ben Cooper and can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome

This week we are going brutal for our reviews.  First up we journey back in time with my review of Battlestar Galactica : The Plan as the grand scheme of the cylons is revealed.  Then it is break out the heavy music and mayhem for my PS3 game review of Brutal Legend starring Jack Black and a host of famous metal heads.  I wrap things up with my movie review of SAW|VI that hit a theatre near you.  Music for this week features the songs Metlallia with Keys by Dylly and Corporate Heavy Metal by Pop Machine and can be found at  www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome

This week you get a pair of video reviews and more.  First up though I comment on the premiere of the tv series Stargate : Universe and then rant on the name changed of the network that airs it in the US.  Then I give you my DVD review of V : The Complete series as the raging reptiles run rampant.   The resistance continues with my Blu-Ray review of Superman Batman : Public Enemies as the World's Finest in D.C.U. become the world's most wanted.  Music for this week features the song Victory Lap by Seraphic Panoply and can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome

This week's show features the uptight english, the non-upright Scooby (yay) and some forthright heroes.  First up is my audio book review of Pride & Prejudice & Zombies by Jane Austin and Seth Grahame-Smith.  Then we journey back to the past as I review Scooby-Doo : The Mystery Begins that just came out on home video.  My final review is of the latest incarnation of Marvel heroes for your PS3 with Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2.  Music for this week features the songs Study in E Minor by Sean Lane Fuller, Nothing but the Truth by George Woods and Mystery Stare by Gray Martin and can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com along with the intro song Let's Get Ramblin by Dynamo Snackbar.  Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com).  As always your comments and suggestions are welcome