Episodes
Wednesday May 04, 2016
The Lucky Ten Thousand - Episode 43: May The Fourth
Wednesday May 04, 2016
Wednesday May 04, 2016
In the spirit of this auspicious day, we rank the good Star Wars movies, shout out our favorite Expanded Universe entries, compliment George Lucas, explain why Jar Jar might just be better than Chewie, and Evan passes a Star Wars QUIZ!
...Wait, what was that fourth one?
To find out, watch Hard Truths with Doug and see if you don't view everyone's least favorite Gungan in a slightly different light.
And if you want to see these quizzes for yourself, find them here:
http://ikwiz.com/trivia.asp?id=40&name=15+of+the+Toughest+Star+Wars%3A+Episode+IV+Questions+Ever%21
http://www.absurdtrivia.com/quiz/000881/star-wars-trilogy-iv-v-vi/
http://www.absurdtrivia.com/quiz/011056/star-wars-original-trilogy-quiz/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-most-difficult-star-wars-quiz-you-will-ever-take_us_5660bd26e4b072e9d1c56e60
Send us your scores, and May the Fourth be with you.
Thursday Apr 21, 2016
The Lucky Ten Thousand - Episode 41: Getting to Know You
Thursday Apr 21, 2016
Thursday Apr 21, 2016
We're more than 40 episodes in and we realized that even though we have shared a bunch of stuff about ourselves with you guys, you don't really KNOW us. Let's fix that! Come get to know us! Carissa issues a challenge to the listeners - that's you - to answer some or all of our Getting to Know You questions and email them to us.
Also, this week we're priming the pump for the upcoming Podcast Awards! Click the link or visit www.podcastawards.com to nominate Lucky 10,000 in the Games and Hobbies category and also for a People's Choice Award.
We would love to win an award for you guys, so vote early, vote often! (Or at least early, since you can only vote once and nominations close April 30.)
Wednesday Apr 13, 2016
The Lucky Ten Thousand - Episode 40: A Very Special Episode
Wednesday Apr 13, 2016
Wednesday Apr 13, 2016
Recorded live from the Steampunk Library, we proudly present Part Two of our collaboration with fellow Bearded Pods cast Teddy and the Bassman. Evan and Carissa play some fun games and wax philosophical with the whimsical pair, celebrating the chance to record together in one physical location.
To hear the other half of the evening's festivities (namely: the Room 101 Game), you will want to listen to Teddy and the Bassman's latest episode, found here.
Thursday Apr 07, 2016
The Lucky Ten Thousand - Episode 39: Aliens!
Thursday Apr 07, 2016
Thursday Apr 07, 2016
We get into close encounters of all kinds this week on The Lucky Ten Thousand. Well, really just the alien kinds. UFOs, extra-terrestrials, string theory: it's all here. Come with us on a universal adventure. We promise not to anally probe you. Unless you're into that.
Recorded live in Evan's studio, our intrepid hosts are back together again in a face-to-face encounter of their own for the first of a series of very special episodes from the Bearded Pods Network. Stay tuned for more!
Thursday Mar 10, 2016
The Lucky Ten Thousand - Episode 36: Nerd Rage! Geek Gender Relations
Thursday Mar 10, 2016
Thursday Mar 10, 2016
This week Evan and Carissa solve gender relations!
OK, not really, but we do discuss some of the more prevalent issues between the genders within the overarching geeky communities - most specifically in gaming culture. While we won't be winning any Peace Prizes for our contribution here, we take a moderate, common sense, humanitarian look at some of the misapprehensions, misunderstandings, and misogyny that plague games and geek ventures in general. Sparked by a particularly egregious incident at the Dota 2 Shanghai Major tournament, Carissa explains both of the friendzones (and how to get out of them) before tackling a more serious problem.
Remember, you don't need to be a White Knight to be a decent human being. Warning: some offensive language presented.
Wednesday Feb 24, 2016
The Lucky Ten Thousand - Episode 34: Nerd Love! Firefly
Wednesday Feb 24, 2016
Wednesday Feb 24, 2016
Evan was the last person on Earth to watch Firefly and now he gets to share with us the joy of being the lucky one. Lamentable as the show's premature cancellation is (damn you, Fox!), most of us have had the better part of a decade to mourn its loss while he is finding himself in the throes of new grief. Like most of us, the only closure he can really find is from incessantly going over all the great things we can only ever enjoy on rewatching.
You can't take the sky from me.
Wednesday Feb 10, 2016
The Lucky Ten Thousand - Episode 32: Shit Sharks Do, and Other Movie Inaccuracies
Wednesday Feb 10, 2016
Wednesday Feb 10, 2016
You know all those "little details" movie and tv producers just get WRONG? The ones that make your otherwise enjoyable movie or tv show slightly less enjoyable - or worse, downright unwatchable? Yeah those. This week we bring back fan favorite friend of the show Winston to help us ruin your movies for you by pointing out all the things in some of our favorite (and least favorite) productions which the makers just screwed up. Covering editing mistakes, historical inaccuracies, and just plain fuck-ups, we leave no sacred cow untipped.
What are your pet peeve mistakes from movies or TV? Email us, tweet at us, or leave a 5-star review to have your grievances aired.
Wednesday Feb 03, 2016
The Lucky Ten Thousand - Episode 31: Humanity. Fuck Yeah!
Wednesday Feb 03, 2016
Wednesday Feb 03, 2016
Humans are portrayed in most extra-terrestrial science fiction as puny, weak, insignificant, and utterly outclassed by any and all offworld explorers who happen upon them. This week, Carissa and Evan ask: what if humanity isn't a pile of crap but is, instead, terrifying and bewildering to our galactic neighbors? Maybe we are the horror movie villain of ET's nightmares, and we set out to explain why we might not be the primitive hairless apes of most modern science fiction.
Humanity! Fuck yeah!
Wednesday Jan 27, 2016
The Lucky Ten Thousand - Episode 30: Robots!
Wednesday Jan 27, 2016
Wednesday Jan 27, 2016
After a quick recap of the sad events of this past week, Evan and Carissa get to talking about robots. We cover the adorable NAO, the nightmarishly trippy Deep Dream, Asimov's Three Laws, sex bots, and much much more. Basically, it's everything you will need to know about the future of robotics. You're welcome!
Wednesday Jan 20, 2016
The Lucky Ten Thousand - Episode 29: Wizard's Rules
Wednesday Jan 20, 2016
Wednesday Jan 20, 2016
We are joined by another very special guest this week! Zach - formerly known as 'Z' - comes on to examine the Wizard's Rules: the set of concepts used in Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth series. One by one, he walks us through the eleven guidelines given in this NYT bestselling fantasy series, and we discuss their uses within the story, in the real world, and as the primers on Objectivism they were intended to be. Along the way we throw in some literary criticism, a healthy dash of ethical analysis, and a few personal anecdotes. There are a couple mild spoilers for the series, but (we hope) nothing that would prevent possible enjoyment for any new readers.
Sincere thanks to Zach for coming on to get bookish with us!