The Whiteboard Podcast

Hurricane Irene and Other Things

[https://i0.wp.com/i.imgur.com/FGEWt.jpg] Astronaut Mike Fossum tweeted this picture of hurricane Irene from SPACE! Hurricane Irene and Other Things [http://ia600703.us.archive.org/8/items/TheWhiteboardPodcastHurricaneIreneandOtherThings_0/01HurricaneIreneandOtherThings.mp3] Hurricane Irene turned out to be kind of a dud for the two of us. A dud until Alex lost power for a day hours after the storm had passed by and while it was sunny out. Anyways, welcome to the new version of The Whiteboard Podcast. Alex and Raz will talk news and pop culture every week. This week we talk about the hurricane, some US politics, Mad Men, Doctor Who, Game of Thrones and The Jersey Shore. Try to guess which of us likes which before you listen! If you have any suggestions about how we should run this new version of the show or articles we should talk about please send us an email or leave us a link in the comments. thewhiteboardpodcast@gmail.com.

Episode 013: The Matrix

The Matrix is a blast... I'm sorry [https://i0.wp.com/i.imgur.com/AlS9L.jpg] The Matrix is a blast... I'm sorry In this episode Alex and Raz talk about the 1999 blockbuster The Matrix. Do we take the red pill or the blue pill? Is the film a bit dated now? And, most importantly, would Will Smith have made a better Neo? The answers to these questions and more on The Whiteboard Podcast. Episode 013: The Matrix [http://ia600405.us.archive.org/33/items/TheWhiteboardPodcastEpisode13_TheMatrix/13TheMatrix.mp3]

Episode 012: The Adjustment Bureau

Matt Damon takes it all in [https://i0.wp.com/i.imgur.com/rzTb3.jpg] Matt Damon takes it all in In this episode of The Whiteboard Podcast Alex and Raz talk about The Adjustment Bureau. Do Matt Damon and Emily Blunt have the chops to save the script? Does free will exist? And, most importantly, how cool are those hats? Episode 012: The Adjustment Bureau [http://ia600403.us.archive.org/34/items/TheWhiteboardPodcastTheAdjustmentBureau/12TheAdjustmentBureau.mp3]

Episode 011: 2011 Oscar Discussion

[https://i0.wp.com/i.imgur.com/HyO26.jpg] We tell you who should win and who will win these statuettes. In this episode of The Whiteboard Podcast Alex and Raz take a little longer than normal to discuss the 2011 Oscars. What do the betting lines look like? How do our personal tastes align with the Academy? And, most importantly, how many times can Alex clarify that he hasn’t seen Winter’s Bone yet? Episode 011: 2011 Oscar Discussion [http://ia700408.us.archive.org/26/items/TheWhiteboardPodcastEpisode011_2011OscarDiscussion/112011OscarDiscussion.mp3] Our betting line source. [http://sports.bodog.com/sports-betting/tv-film-movie-props.jsp] Info on how betting lines work. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_betting#Odds] Our lists: Best Picture: Alex – The Social Network / Rax – The Social Network Best Director: Alex – Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan) / Raz – David Fincher – The Social Network Best Actor: Alex – Colin Firth (The King’s Speech) / Raz – Colin Firth (The King’s Speech) Best Actress: Alex – Natalie Portman (Black Swan) / Raz – Annette Bening (The Kids are Alright) Best Supporting Actor: Alex – John Hawkes (Winter’s Bone) / Raz – Christian Bale (The Fighter) Best Supporting Actress: Alex – Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit) / Raz – Helena Bonham Carter (The King’s Speech) Best Adapted Screenplay: Alex – The Social Network / Raz – The Social Network Best Original Screenplay: Alex – The King’s Speech / Raz – The King’s Speech Best Animated Film: Alex – Toy Story 3 / Raz – Toy Story 3 Best Art Direction: Alex – Inception / Raz – The King’s Speech Best Cinematography: Alex – True Grit / Raz – True Grit Best Costume Design: Alex – True Grit / Raz – Alice In Wonderland Best Editing: Alex – 127 Hours / Raz – 127 Hours Best Score: Alex – The Social Network / Raz – The Social Network

Episode 010: True Grit

Rooster picks out a target [https://thewhiteboardpodcast.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/truegrit2.jpg?w=576&h=275] Rooster picks out a target In this episode of The Whiteboard Podcast Alex and Raz discuss True Grit. Is it true enough? Is there any chemistry? And, most importantly, is it gritty? Episode 010: True Grit [http://ia700400.us.archive.org/20/items/TheWhiteboardPodcastEpisode010_TrueGrit/10TrueGrit.mp3]