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Wednesday Sep 02, 2015
Wednesday Sep 02, 2015
It may be a tad late in the game for a disclaimer, so this episode is more like a confession. Evan and Carissa go through the top five things which lose each of them 'nerd cred'. From the not-so-bad to the hate-inducing, we run the gamut of why some well-meaning but wrong-headed folk might dare say we aren't geeks/nerds.
For anyone who's ever been excluded, mocked, or flamed for the stuff they DIDN'T see, hear, like, do, or understand, this one's for you.
All hate (or agreement) can be directed to us through LuckyTenThousand [at] gmail [dot] com, or on Twitter: @Lucky_10k.
Wednesday Aug 26, 2015
Wednesday Aug 26, 2015
Holy crap, you guys, we made it to Episode 10! We're throwing ourselves a party and of course you are invited!
For the Big One-Oh, we get into some serious nerd love for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Yes, we know, "everyone" loves the MCU, and we are no exception. There are, however - as surprising as it seems - ten thousand people who don't know and love it already. Maybe you happen to be one of them. We won't judge, we just want to share how awesome we think the MCU is - not just the movies, but the full scope of the vast multimedia empire Marvel has been able to successfully build.
Please join us for our loving ode to one of the greatest filmographic undertakings of all time.
Wednesday Aug 19, 2015
Wednesday Aug 19, 2015
It's back to school this week, and we join in with a primer on internet jargon. Covering the sites you need to know to get started, the sites you need to know to avoid, and the slang which peppers dialogue across the web, consider this Internet 101. Carissa teaches Evan the very basics to some small degree of success.
Do you feel more like an internet tourist than a native? Here is your "dónde está la biblioteca" course. Are you an old-school 'netizen' (ugh) who speaks 'net like a milk tongue? Take a listen as a refresher, or just enjoy hearing someone else learn the language. More than any other so far, this show exemplifies what the Lucky Ten Thousand is all about: we don't judge or condemn you for not knowing; we just want to share.
Class is now in session!
Wednesday Aug 12, 2015
Wednesday Aug 12, 2015
Evan spews his bile about "the worst thing to happen in the history of mankind": the 30th anniversary 'remake' of the Romero classic, Night of the Living Dead. We help keep horror fans from being tricked into watching this travesty - if you haven't already been subjected to it, that is. Just like last time, spoilers. And again, you're welcome.
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Personal note from Carissa: Congratulations to Evil Geniuses on their International 5 victory! NADota best Dota. #BleedBlue
Wednesday Aug 05, 2015
Wednesday Aug 05, 2015
We go disturbing and creepy this week as Evan and Carissa explore the enduring fascination with serial killers. Ranging from well-known Jack the Ripper to surprisingly obscure Elizabeth Bathory with several stops in between, we discuss the deeds (and misdeeds) of some of history's most notorious murderers. Why are people so captivated by the dark and horrible exploits of our most broken fellows? What makes an unsolvable crime so enthralling? Myths and legends surrounding killers of old still spark interest in our modern minds, and Evan digs deep into these mysteries to puzzle out why.
Even just yesterday, HuffPo published an article about an author trying to uncover facts about Jack the Ripper, furthering proof that our collective curiosity never fades.
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Final reminder! The Dota2 International 5 finals are this Saturday, August 8, at 1pm PDT (3pm EDT). Even if you can't watch the quarter- and semi-finals this week, be sure to catch the conclusion of the largest esports tournament in history this weekend! Dota2.com has the details and the real-time streams for all the games being played as competitors fight for their piece of the now $18+ million prize pool.
Wednesday Jul 29, 2015
Wednesday Jul 29, 2015
Episode 6: E3
Recorded at the close of this year's E3, Carissa excites Evan with a report on the most remarkable gaming announcements from the event. Yeah, it's a little later than most recaps, but it's never to late to get on the hype train!
We also wax poetic about superheroes.
Wednesday Jul 22, 2015
Wednesday Jul 22, 2015
This is the first of our intermittent series, NERD RAGE!, and to open it, Carissa rants to Evan in great detail about why Equilibrium is the worst movie ever made. Spoilers. You're welcome.
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But first, a very special message about an event of which every nerd should be aware. Starting Sunday July 26 and going through Saturday August 8, the largest ever e-sports tournament is being held. The International DotA2 Championships, series 5, kicks off this weekend with the 16 best teams in the world battling for their shot at a cut of the record-breaking $17 million prize pool. Carissa is so excited she can barely contain herself, so some of the info given is slightly inaccurate. (Sorry!)
Visit the DotA2 International main page or the DotA2 subreddit for more information, and be sure to tune in online to watch the best of the best compete in the biggest e-sports championship in the world.
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Visit F.W. Fife for the blog posts Evan and Carissa were invited to contribute.
Wednesday Jul 15, 2015
Wednesday Jul 15, 2015
It is a dark and stormy night in the L10K studios as Evan shares his passion for all things horror. He goes through his horror history from Twilight Zone and Hitchcock through American slasher films and the rise of the great Asian horror genre. Carissa nerds out on why people seek fear through scary movies and surprises herself with how many horror flicks she has seen despite absolutely hating being afraid.
Lots of great suggestions for horror movies if you're just starting out watching, or if you're an old school adrenaline-junky who may have missed one or two classics.
Hope you got lucky tonight!
Wednesday Jul 08, 2015
Wednesday Jul 08, 2015
Carissa shares with Evan and you, the listening audience, her passion for table top (and off the table) roleplay gaming. She tells of her secret gaming origins, her passion for D&D, The Dresden Files, Vampire the Masquerade, and how she even ran her own live action role play! If you've ever wondered about table top, this is the episode for you!
Wednesday Jul 01, 2015
Wednesday Jul 01, 2015
Carissa and Evan get deep into gaming by exploring what the hell the deal is with youtube game-screamers, DOTA 2, ICEFROG, World of Warcraft and on and on. Then we cover Carissa's hatred for EA, love for Zelda Ocarina of Time, and go platform by platform and discuss the best games for each. Then we talk about sandbox gaming, PC gaming and close with the Top Ten Biggest Video Game company fails in gaming history.