Friday, October 21, 2011

Episode 4: In Brightest Day, In Darkest Basement















Welcome to Episode 4 of the Squirrel's Nest, where we bust out the green disco lights and get our snarf on

In the nest this week: Mike, Geoff and special guests Issac Mills and Jordon

Today's topic are:

Green Lantern: (Mike, Geoff and Issac Mills)

Thundercats: (Geoff with Jordon Mills)


As well as an addition to this episode because sometimes we forget to discuss things



(special "thanks" to Simon for providing the classic Snarf voice in our opening "sketch" -Geoff)

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Episode 3: Mike Hates Internet Culture Electric Boogaloo




















Episode 3 of the Squirrel's Nest (SNEST), where things gets serious.

Trigger Warning: Please be advised that he second segment of this episode contains sensitive subject matter relating to topics of sexual assault and abuse.

In the nest this week: Geoff, Mike, Candice

Today's topic are:

Is Internet Culture Detrimental to Society Part II: (Geoff, Mike)

Debate Two: Does anime culture promote illicit or unsavory sexual behaviour?: (Geoff, Mike, Candice)


Links of note:

http://community.feministing.com/2009/07/2...f-rape-culture/

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-...et-at-anime-con



* Squirrel's Nest would like to acknowledge that some issues discussed are delicate and while all producers and contributors try our best, some comments are spoken without full elaboration and can may/be misinterpreted. If you have any concerns please contact us and we will do our best to address them or open up a discussion.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Episode 2: "Mike Hates Internet Culture, as he Explains on his Podcast"
















Welcome to episode 2 of the Squirrel's Nest (SNEST).

In the nest this week are: Geoff, Nicolas, Mike, Bernard

Today's topics are:

DC Comics Reboot: Thoughts and Impressions: (Geoff, Nicolas, Bernard)

Is Internet Culture Detrimental to Society Part I: (Geoff, Mike)


Links of note:

Michele Lee: "A 7 year old girl responds to DC comics sexed up reboot of Starfire"

http://io9.com/5844355/a-7+year+old-girl-responds-to-dc-comics-sexed+up-reboot-of-starfire

Globe and Mail Article "Canada's culture can still make its mark on the Internet"

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/time-to-lead/internet/canadas-culture-can-still-make-its-mark-on-the-internet/article1805317/

New York Times Article "How Dangerous Is the Internet for Children?"

http://pogue.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/02/28/assessing-the-dangers-of-the-internet-for-children/

TOPIA Canadian Journal of Cultural Studies: Number 11, Spring 2004 "Technology and Culture"

http://pi.library.yorku.ca/ojs/index.php/topia/issue/view/211


* Squirrel's Nest would like to acknowledge that some issues discussed are delicate and while all producers and contributors try our best, some comments are spoken without full elaboration and can may/be misinterpreted. If you have any concerns please contact us and we will do our best to address them or open up a discussion.