Episode 001: Jem and the Holograms, Leeroy Jenkins, AOL, Hugh Jackman (14.05.2015)

Episode Details

 * Published = 14.05.2015
 * Episode Number = 001
 * Hosts = Travis McElroy, Brent Black

Episode Summary
Welcome to the very first episode! A lot of nostalgia running rampant in this one! This week, the trailer for the live action remake of the hit 80's cartoon Jem and the Holograms hit the net. Let's just say, people were not really that impressed. In other news, Leeroy Jenkins celebrated 10 years of viral video-hood. And according to a recent investigation, a surprising number of Americans still pay for AOL! All that and an in-depth discussion about Hugh Jackman and his portrayal of Wolverine. We're bringing the heat for our first ep! Be sure to share with your friends!

Topics Covered

 * Jem and the Holograms
 * Leeroy Jenkins
 * AOL
 * Hugh Jackman

Timecodes

 * 00:49, Show concept
 * 02:18, Tax Write offs
 * 07:40, 80s Babies, Nostalgia
 * 09:50, Leeroy Jenkins!
 * 17:05, Chatrooms & AOL
 * 22:10, Hipsters want that slow internet / Craft internet
 * 23:10, Hugh Jackman
 * 30:29, The Hugh Jackman Prediction and Bet.
 * 31:34, WiFive! = Xie Xu has been carrying Zhang Chi, his friend with with muscular dystrophy, to Daxu High School in Xuzhou, China, for three years!

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