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Marshall's Adventures in the Land of Holly and Wood

Saturday night I went to the Valley Film Festival screening of “Butterflies,” a documentary by my new pal Ester Brym about YouTube stars and the way the internet is changing fame. The film was great, really spoke to the empowering nature of the interwebs, but also humanized the people in it and didn’t pass judgment on them. By contrast, “Monster Camp” which I reviewed briefly on episode 30 of ORCCA obviously demonstrated the filmmaker’s dismissive, contemptuous opinion of the LARPing community.

At the afterparty at Senor Fred, I met with Jen Friel of TalkNerdytoMeLover.com. Jen is a creative dynamo, filled with the kind of passion and energy that electrifies the room. She created TalkNerdytoMeLover.com a year ago, and now the site has a stable of over 30 writers, gets tens of thousands of page views, and is grabbing some major attention from the powers that be. And she is going it her own way. “What we have is worth so much; we have eyes on our sites and they know they can’t buy that kind of attention.”

We spoke at length about her wonderful site and about Orcca and about the internet generation as a whole. “I don’t think people over 35 or under 24 really get it. Over 35, and you have already come of age before the internet. Under 24, and you don’t know about dial up; we had to blow into Nintendo cartridges!”

We met with Matthew Gregory from “The Matthew and Ali Variety Show,” (http://www.youtube.com/user/anthrocrane) a muppet show on YouTube. This guy’s puppets are hand made by Matthew without patterns, and are Muppet (big M) quality. He’s based in Idaho, and has made custom puppets for people like Jill “Xgobobeanx” Hanner (http://www.myspace.com/xgobobeanx) (See her with her puppet here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/xgobobeanx#p/a/u/1/L_vKEGNhbJg) and Ester Brym, director of “Butterflies.” Jen and I spoke with Matthew about the fact that what he has, like what any of us have, is a creative idea and ownership of a niche. There are people out there for whom Matthew’s show is a highlight of their day when it comes out. Similarly, when a new article goes up on TalkNerdytoMeLover.com or a new episode of OrccaCast comes out, there are a subset of people that jump for joy, who’ve been anxiously awaiting that update.

The ultimate realization of the evening is the empowerment we 20-somethings have. “This is the best time ever to be alive,” said Friel. The internet has given a platform for everyone to find their niche audience. She mentioned that there are really only like 7-9 kinds of people in the world, and the internet in a very real way is letting the people find their viewers. And there is power in that.

I have seen “The Social Network” now twice with plans to see it a third time while in theaters. If you haven’t already seen it, go. Now. It is the best movie you will see this year and maybe this decade, and it perfectly encapsulates the opportunity all of us young people have to take over the world right now. At first, watching the film I felt envy for Mark Zuckerburg, envy that I hadn’t thought of Facebook first. But now I realize that I should be thankful. I have none of his technical knowhow, but thanks to Facebook, a billion eyes go to one site practically every day. And I have free access to that site. I can post pretty much whatever I want on that site. And as such, I can find my audience from Facebook. Mark Zuckerburg, in becoming the world’s youngest billionaire, launched a site that will create a million millionaires.

Episode #31: Line Drive For A Touchdown!!

It's time for another top 10 list: our top 10 cartoons from the 80's and 90's! There are more then a few surprises including just how much most of missed poor old Dinobot. I hope you're ready to hear everyone who remembered Beast Machines complain about how awful it was! Plus listen to us go on about the Disney afternoon for at least an hour and freak John out with the fact that the Tick was a cartoon before it was a live action show! Sentimentality abounds in this installment of the ORCCAcast!

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Ep. 26: BBC- Blustering Brits Crabbing

Hey, we're back and less bigger than ever (one less person than last week!) 2 segments are introduced in this episode. First is "Trailer Trash," we pick 3 bad and 3 good trailers and we give hilarious commentary, sometimes. Second "Parliament," we plug into the BBC feed of a Parliament Session for a hot button issue you all need to hear (it involves a superhero!). Another parody song via Sir Jason Lynch, this time Kings of Leon get another thrashing. And we start another top ten. Top Ten Marvel Heroes! Let's do it, so runteldat...homeboy!



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Ep. 25: Silver Anniversary

This is it, what we have been building to guys. Huge deals happening. HUGE guest Poe Ghostal from poeghostal.com makes a lavish and hilarious appearance on our show. We make the magic here, and he enhances it. We talk about Mattel, his previous experience, his life, and Lovecraft. Great interview folks.  All previous guests return, 2 with a new twist, one from another country. Yep Matt's back. Marshall and John are here, get hyped! And Kinsel makes a triumphant return. Speculate, Ask Matty, Lantern Corps-ner (a sort of greatest hits) and general pleasantries. Jaysun makes his first singing appearance on the show, in a song you must hear to believe. Plug in those headphones, turn off the tv, put in your favorite bathsalt, we are good to go. After this, everything changes.

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EP. 24 3 B's and Dirigibles

Here we are guys, nearing the silver anniversary of ORCCAcast! This episode John Dennis (JD for short) returns to sprinkle his brand of antics on ORCCA once again! We delve into his Top 5 Spielberg films, a new (and probably only) segment from Jaysun about The Disney Channel (yep), numerous shoutouts, and Lantern Corps-ner. Shake it to you left, and shake it side to side, it's Episode 24, 3 B's and Dirigibles!

Ep. 23: Spielberg In A Fridge

Top Ten Once Again! This time its top ten Speilberg movies (directed). Marshall joins us again, and provides only the brand of over the top sarcasm he can provide. We also go over the San Diego Comic Con that was (or kind of wasn't) and try not to stab each other in the eye! We plug in and let you listen to our INSANE rants! Got it? Good. Here it is, Speilberg in a Fridge!

EP 22: Japanese Consent Kit

A Guest! Marshall James joins us for a lively and intense discussion about his adventures in L.A., his adventures in Professional TCG. We talk Inception, a bit of comics (yup), and we travel to many other dangerous places of discussion. Mel Gibson, Japan, and Lantern Corps-ner gets the treatment.

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Ep 21: Morty and Perfuma are Married

Dinoweek! The guys explore their top ten dinosaurs, a very nerdy top ten indeed. Best part was it was listener demanded! We also delve into Marvel's Ed Norton saga (late I know, but it's how it goes), and another delirious episode of "Ask Matty!" with the gates of hell firmly open, can we stay alive? Who's ready? We are!! Ed Norton The Vanisher

Ep. 20: Shyamalan is Cheating On You.

It's all about The Last Airbender's destruction on our minds this week, a return to SPECULAAATTTTEE- with theme music! This time its speculation on San Diego Comic Con The ever-popular Lantern Corps-ner and the usual roll of news bits, sprinkled with a hint of sarcasm and satire. But me and M. Night, we're done. I'm no longer in a relationship status on Facebook. - Jaysun

EP 19: Culturally Enlightened

Exploding out of the toy box, ORCCAcast returns!! We look at the deep psychological ramifications of Toy Story 3 and its preceding short film "Day and Night." We explore an interesting news week, that I dare not spoil here. And the return of Lantern Corps-ner is imminent! If you pour a bowl a cereal before you listen, make sure it's not Rice Krispies, they are too loud! It's ORCCA 19: Culturally Enlightened.

Ep. 17: Squeequel

This week we go headlong in to a burning discussion of our top 10 favorite DC Heroes! This week, it's 10 to 6! We do a post E3 brief before next weeks debrief! And we hit up some more Lantern Corps-ner. Obviously there are plenty of jokes for you to enjoy so throw on those headphones and listen how quiet Jaysun is versus Michael! Boom Baby - Orcca

Ladies and Gentlemen Orccacast is on Stitcher Radio.

Sometimes getting the show on itunes is a pain, I know. Sometimes finding a way to listen to the show on the go is an equal problem. Well, we solved it (for most). Click on the link, get the app, and on web-enabled devices (smartphones, ipod touches, zunes, computers, tablets, yaddayaddayaddas) you can listen to us on-demand. Whenever you want/can! And if you have to stop listening, it can pick up exactly where you left off after closing it. It's sweet, I know. I (Jaysun) have it for webOS, Michael will have it for Android, and Robert will have it for iPhone soon enough. You should too! Plus, you can search and browse for other swell podcasts after you dispose of your Orcca fix. Click on the link above and keep your ears on stand-by.

Ep 12 "Used" Lost Girls

This is the epic broadcast. I did not break it up, so be prepared for 2 and a half hours of listening glory! If this is too much for you guys, I will break up long sessions like this from here on forth. This episode covers (mostly) our return from C2E2 and all of the happenings. Happenings indeed! Mattbot and John "JD" Dennis were not there, but ask many relevant questions. Well, kind of... But it's no doubt great comedy. We talk a bit about X-Box 360 games and upcoming Cartoon Network shows. The debut of two new character make their a appearance here! Be ready for the funniest episode yet... "Used" Lost Girls.

- Jaysun

Cover Run: The DC Comics Art of Adam Hughes (Adam Hughes Cover to Cover)