Episode the Fifteenth

Welcome to Episode the Fifteenth where we spend more time talking about shows we didn't watch and review than we do talking about the two we watched, Six Figures Tv and Girl Number 9.

After a frustrating attempt at finding a series to watch Nick lays down the law and throws a challenge to web series creators everywhere in this episode. And wow, did he have a lot to say!

Our recording was delayed by a week since one of the three members of this team was constantly away from the rest for about a week and a half. This didn't make us any more prepared to record however since the task of choosing a show to review seemed to be the most difficult thing Nick did all week, and Candice watched the show she chose three weeks before and couldn't even remember what it was!

So, help us out, how do you decide which web series you want to watch? And how can you help Nick in his search for the next great show about zombie cheerleaders (or whatever obscure genre he chooses for next episode)?

Eventually we come around to the shows we watched and find Six Figures TV to be a refreshing take on six friends in LA trying to make it in the entertainment industry.

Girl Number 9 however proved difficult to like since we couldn't watch it! Their website makes all their videos private. Anybody find a way to watch this program, cause it does sound like a good one. Candice luvs star Gareth-David Lloyd and Nick has a sick fascination with serial killers so we really want to give this show a good look.

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Episode, The Fourteenth

So a week ago we recorded a new episode. Then Nick did his part and converted it and uploaded it to our Libsyn account. And then he left town for work and I shirked my responsibility.

Here's the deal, we watched a couple shows, we didn't love them, we talked about them, listen to us here or right click and save to your computer.

We checked out Throwing Stones and Gasland and weren't very impressed with either. Which is too bad cause they both have a lot of potential.

We also talk about the lack of good or even any horror webseries. There seems to be myriad comedy shows (whether actually funny or not) and a fair amount of dramas, but we've come across very few horror series.

And behold, our compatriots over at Those Video Guys see the same trend and offered their opinion on the topic on their live episode today.

Let's pretend I purposely didn't post our new episode till today so that I could include their episode as well ;-)

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Episode, the Thirteenth

Welcome, you dozens of tens!

Things got a little strange here, which is fitting for our lucky 13th episode. Candice talks about her eventual death and retirement from podcasting, Monty strongly advises her to get laid (those who know us knows what's bizarre with that scenario) and an incredibly new and unique term is coined. It's around the 12 minute mark, listen for it and spread it around.

It's a Padgett smörgåsbord! We show no mercy as we turn eyes onto both Life From the Inside, self-coronated "best TV show on the Internet" and Vampire Zombie Werewolf, both children of Padgett's brain. And both titles seem to escape Candice completely.

Life From the Inside follows a retired, agoraphobic, English-language, obscure, foreign holiday, novelty songwriter (the best in the business) who finds himself suddenly broke and hopelessly falling for his building's superintendent. Not surprisingly, there are many comical and unexpected scenarios that can be produced with this setup.

Vampire Zombie Werewolf is...well, about a couple of Vampire-Zombie-Werewolves. Trying desperately to fit in with society and the neighbourhood's bloodsucking clique, the married couple also meet with a very anxious webseries producer to pick his brain apart...sometimes almost literally.

Meanwhile, Monty announces advertisements that will be posted on Kijiji offering up friendship, fandom and lovin'. Let the bidding war begin!

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EDIT: As it turns out, Kijiji has policies against such posts and has sent me a firm yet fair e-mail to cease soliciting myself using their service. Life=1, Monty=0.

Episode, The Twelth

Welcome to the debauchery! We start off with a bang... poor Bert.

And poor Jason... he had to follow our introduction!

We try something new tonight and have a phone interview with Out With Dad's Jason Leaver. We love his show and reviewed it in Episode the Sixth. He's here to talk about the plans for Season 2 which has been in production for about a month, and will launch on July 7th. We also discuss their release schedule for Season 2, which was cleverly announced with this video.



We wrap up our experimental episode with a bit of news from the web series world. Blip TV has just launched their new site, and we've already found new series to review in the future. Pretty The Series is actively campaigning for a season 3. And Nick is now actively campaigning along with the creators of Microwave Porn for a XXX-rated version of their series.

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Also, check out our new logo, designed by Synn Studios intern Chris Feres, which we will be incorporating into the website...soon.

Episode the Eleventh

We were starting to think this episode would never happen! Due to extreme real life deadlines we were forced to record a week later than our regular release date. And due to extreme real life deadlines finally being met and passed we were forced to do nothing for the last two days, really nothing.

Those of you who subscribe to our podcast on iTunes will know that we released our newest episode on Wednesday, but we (being Candice) are just getting around to this post today!

So, welcome back everyone.

Our return episode, after 4 weeks since last sitting in front of the microphones, is reminiscent of our pilot episode. What is it that we do here again?

In this one we talk about two gaming shows, The Online Gamer and The Game Rev. Similar topics, but you can't find two more different shows.

The Online Gamer, created by Reckless Tortuga, is about an angry FPS game player who essentially takes his gamer tag and acts as that person offline as well as online. Not the type of person you want to meet in real life!

The Game Rev is about a bunch of stereotypical gamer nerds working for an online gaming magazine dealing with changes in management when a new editor in chief joins their team.

As per usual, Nick and Candice disagree on which show is better. At least some things haven't changed.

We were also joined in our booth by American History X Bert.

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Episode, the Tenth

We made it! 10 episodes! Can you believe it? And not a drop of blood has been shed between us yet.

Without consultation Nick announces the Great Beard Contest of 2011. You, yes You, can have Nick's beard. What are you willing to do to get it? Make some offers and if we think yours is best Nick will shave beard exposing his cheeks to the world, while giving you the remains of his facial hair. Let's see if his power is in his beard.

In the meantime we share some feedback and try our best to stay serious for a moment. It doesn't last long.

The first series we watched this time around is Microwave Porn put out by the awesomely named production company, Cancel Proof. This series was suggested to us by Out With Dad creator and writer Jason Leaver, in response to Nick's cry for more shows with excellent theme songs. And this one delivered more than just a theme song.

Not only that, it reminded us of YouTube videos and porn related internet memes of yore!



We then move on to 00:24 The Series, a spoof of 24 the television series. Does the web need this type of series? Who knows, but we watch it anyway!

Before letting you all go Nick lets us know that one of our favourite shows, Pretty the Series, has released an audio commentary on one of their episodes. Let's all go watch it so we can talk about it next time.

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Someone is paying attention!

A tweet this morning from Roger Ebert brought to my attention the controversy about Chrysler's recent ad for the Town & Country and it's uncanny familiarity. It seems they may have seen The Louise Log and thought creator Anne Flournoy was on to something.

Watch the ad below and then watch the great rebuttal from the folks at The Louise Log.





I don't know about you guys, but I think there is something fishy going on with that Chrysler commercial! But I also think Anne Flournoy has been very classy, and funny with her rebuttal. If the big boys are taking notice of the creative minds online and trying to duplicate what they are doing, well it's frustrating, but also a sign that they are doing something right.

Keep going Anne, doing what you do!

Ruby Skye P.I. Redux

Despite Nick's deep seeded childhood traumas leading him to over identify too much with Ruby Skye P.I., I really loved this charming tween mystery show.

I am excited and celebrating with them all of their LA Web Fest wins! See the press release for a complete list of wins. However I do still wonder what an "Interactive Narrative Comedy Series" is. I would have put their show in the mystery genre, or the kids or tween genre.

Also have a listen to our newest episode, The Ninth, to hear some further statements from Nick about his overreaction to Ruby Skye P.I.

Episode, the Ninth

Nick takes the mic tonight to tell us his views on interactive web advertisements, the definition of web series, if our audio engineer should join us on the podcast, and more. Eventually he lets Candice join the conversation.

In our newest, jam packed episode we review Gold The Series and Night of the Zombie King, both created by David Nett, and also both available at the same website! We are very busy people, one less click means a lot.

But before that Nick mentions this article written by J. Warren "What is a Web Series?" Some great points are brought up. We want to talk about it, so please share your opinions with us.

But wait, that's not all! We also have a brief addendum to our heated debate about Ruby Skye P.I. You'll have to listen to find out what else Nick needs to say about what so far has seemed to be his least favourite show.

That's still not everything! We saved the best for last and make a revisit to CELL: The Web Series now that Nick has watched the final episodes of this award winning show.

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Congratulations to some of our favourite shows!

The Second Annual Los Angeles Web Fest happened this past weekend and it appears they really liked all the shows they aired! And a number that we have reviewed and loved here at Limited Release.

Some of our favourite shows, including The Virgin Mattress, CELL: The Web Series, Out with Dad, Ruby Skye P.I. and Night of the Zombie King (reviewed in our upcoming episode) were all awarded Sunday night.

The accolades were many including Outstanding Lead Actor and Actress in a number of genres, Outstanding Writing, Cinematography, Directing and a number of awards for score.

There are too many awards to list them all, but our brethren across the pond, Those Video Guys, have done a good job of posting them all on their site.

Have a look and discover many new web series!