Thursday, March 1, 2012

SNEST 9: Just in Time

This just in: SNEST 7 has been charged attempting to consume SNEST 9. SNEST 8 is currently going under therapy for viewing the attempted savagery. Please enjoy SNEST 9 for the time being.

Trigger Warning: Instance of mental disability slur. After the recording, the speaker apologized for his statement, and we at the Squirrel's nest would like to apologize for the utterance. Thank you.



You have ONE DAY for this podcast's intro segment to be relevant, so act now! The Constellation awards are coming up, and you can nominate many things. Check out the first few minutes of this episode, or the link below for more information!

This Week in the Nest: Geoff, Mike, Nicolas, Sultan, Marlyn, Junaid, Brandon (sort of)

Topics:

Cartoons for the ages: A discussion on the integrity of animated series aimed at children. My Little Pony, Animaniacs, and what's this? Thundercats again? Not for that long, don't worry.

SOPA/PIPA: We discuss some of the fallout of the SOPA/PIPA debate, with focus on how the government handled the situation; as well as looking a bit deeper into the "people from the internet" who got themselves involved.

Links:

http://constellations.tcon.ca/nom.shtml (you have ONE DAY, go now! And be sure to read the rules and guidelines.)

SNEST 6: The Promised Family Channel segment.

The last numbered entry for a while. More to come though, look forward to them maybe!



In the nest this week: Geoff, Mike, Nicolas, Junaid, Jocelyn (sorry if I'm missing anyone, let me know!)

Topics:

Family Channel cartoons: (Junaid, Nicolas, Jocelyn) A certain huge animation company has some popular animated series which air on Canada's Family Channel; and one certain one has gained a huge fan following. While other series are mentioned, listen in to find out if Phineus and Ferb can really do it all.

Do you take this algorithm?: (Mike, Geoff, Jocelyn) What are the implications of marrying a DS game character? And how does this reflect on Japanese marriage laws and customs? Some of this may be discussed in this segment!

(Links to be added)