Connect To The Scope
Got something on your mind… something only a suave, confident voice-over artist could answer? Take a minute and send your question to Scope show announcer, Tony Partington. He'll solve your problem and make you feel slightly odd, all at the same time! So what are you geeks waiting for? Get typing!
Ask Tony >
Scope Special Edition: Battleship Review
May 17, 2012 | Posted by: The Scope
Well, the summer movie season is finally here and The Scope is proud to once again bring the first instant review of 2012, recorded right after leaving the theater! This time around, Jared and Shane tackle Battleship (from the makers of The Transformers! Yes, that’s supposed to get you into the cinema.)
Because board game-inspired films is what this world really needs.
At any rate, Battleship raises a few questions. Can Friday Night Lights guy Peter Berg direct something that doesn’t look to copy Mike Bay? Does Liam Neeson tie glass to his hands so to better battle the battleship battlers? And when exactly does Smash’s momma come and talk some serious sense into the entire cast?
So please, listen to this special edition of The Scope and learn more than you care about the movie that aims to “sink” Marvel’s The Avengers at the box office. (Insert eyeroll here.)
The Scope Battleship Movie Review Special knows there’s nothing sexier than a shaggy-haired Rihanna in camo aggressively whispering “Boom” as she launches missiles at CG alien space cruisers.
Reviews
Film
2 ¼ Stars – Battleship
Feedback
Email: comments@thescopeshow.com
Phone: 612-21-SCOPE
Category: Episodes | Time: 10:54 am (CST) | Leave a Comment |
Episode 123: Scope Smash – 2012 Summer Movie Preview
May 7, 2012 | Posted by: The Scope
It wouldn’t be summer if your Scope pals didn’t spend an episode covering all the big film releases between May and August (and by all films we really mean movies with super heroes, laser guns, and female nudity.)
Kicking off the season in style, Jared, Adam, and Shane give you, the loyal listener, a tremendous review of one of the most anticipated super hero films ever, Marvel’s The Avengers. Yes, we are so on top of things.
Oh, we also abandon the geek stuff just a little bit and talk athletics for fifteen minutes. Because what’s better than spending a quarter of an hour on the worst sports market in America?
The Scope episode 123 will never trust Uncle Sugar, no matter what Steve King says.
Reviews
Film
3 ½ Stars – Marvel’s The Avengers
Music
Scope Sounds: “Underboob” – Possible Oscar
Feedback
Email: comments@thescopeshow.com
Phone: 612-21-SCOPE
Category: Episodes | Time: 6:00 am (CST) | Comments: 1 |
Episode 122: Snow Blaskin, What You Talkin’ ‘Bout On That Ticket? (And Some Movie Reviews)
April 23, 2012 | Posted by: The Scope
The Scope returns…and it’s the show’s six year anniversary! You can drop your traditional gift made of either iron or sugar in the mail, by the way. Such a special occasion demands a special show, so Jared, Adam, and Shane decided to review not one but SEVEN movies for y’all. Who says The Scope doesn’t have real opinions on anything?
Jared also spills an additional surprise: The Scope has entered the 31st century because this bad boy is live streaming every week. That means any faithful listener can watch the podcast unfold in real time on the internet. Hopefully Adam starts wearing pants and properly-fitting undergarments for this momentous occasion.
So thanks for listening (and watching!) Scopsters. We hope this year of Scope brings excitement, change, and, for once, a funny joke.
Episode 122 of the Scope wants Jared to trigger the sound effect on two.
Reviews
Film
3 Stars – 21 Jump Street
2 ¾ Stars – The Hunger Games
1 ¼ Stars – American Reunion
1 ½ Stars – Lockout
3 ½ Stars – Jeff, Who Lives at Home
3 ¼ Stars – The Cabin in the Woods
2 ½ Stars – God Bless America
Music
Scope Sounds: “Love Theme From The Hunger Games” – Jesse Smith
Feedback
Email: comments@thescopeshow.com
Phone: 612-21-SCOPE
Category: Episodes | Time: 6:00 am (CST) | Leave a Comment |
Episode 121: All Sorts of iPads, Dance Belts, and Old School SNL Action
March 26, 2012 | Posted by: Jared
The Scope Returns! after a long and undeserved hiatus. The full team was supercharged and ready to catch up all the faithful listeners on the comings and goings of the past five weeks.
And catch up they did.
Topics included: comic book apps, lumbering zombies, Apple products, Ed & Johnny, portly superhero cosplay, piracy, musical performances, and the meaning of life. And that was only the first three minutes! HI-OOO!
Overall, it was a stellar conversational jam session you should not miss. So put on your pajama pants, wrap up in a warm, cozy blanket, put another log on the fire, and load up The Scope on the mp3 playing machine.
The Scope episode 121 is all Oteri all the time.
Music
Scope Sounds: “Electric Fever” – Free Energy
Feedback
Email: comments@thescopeshow.com
Phone: 612-21-SCOPE
Category: Episodes | Time: 6:00 am (CST) | Comments: 1 |
Episode 120: Who’s The Boss?
February 20, 2012 | Posted by: The Scope
After an exceptionally short two weeks, your Scope crew is back with another edition awesome enough to melt your face. But we may be a little biased.
At any rate, “Would You Rather,” the morality-based game that nearly destroyed The Scope many moons ago returns with a vengeance. Unfortunately, it delves into a debate about certain body functions entirely too quickly. Still, the guys rectify that with a bit of vampire AND zombie talk. Yin and yang, right?
Also, Jared, Adam, and Shane take a look at ABC’s new television program, The River. No, it is not a found footage show about high-stakes poker. But wouldn’t that be sort of mint?
And finally, because it’s right around the corner, the guys chat up The Oscars…and more specifically, the Best Picture Noms. Fun fact: only portly Jonah Hill gets any Oscar attention from The Scope. As it should be.
The Scope Episode 120, at the end of the day, isn’t all that impressed by the concept of chocolate-scented flatus.
Reviews
Television
2 Stars – The River – ABC Tuesday 9/8c
Music
Scope Sounds: “Jealous Girl” – Ben Kweller
Feedback
Email: comments@thescopeshow.com
Phone: 612-12-SCOPE
Category: Episodes | Time: 6:00 am (CST) | Leave a Comment |
Episode 119: The ¡Rob! Configuration
February 6, 2012 | Posted by: The Scope
In the latest edition of The Scope, your favorite podcast goes totally Latino, or at least they talk a lot about Cheech Marin (how’s that pronounced again?) and Rob “Makin’ Copies” Schneider’s “hit” CBS sitcom. And, out of principle, we will not offer a link to its website.
Pinata talk wasn’t the only subject of the day, however. A brand new bit entitled “Late the Party” makes its way onto the broadcast. Tune in to hear what past pop-culture gems finally caught the attentions of Jared, Adam, and Shane. It’s probably a lock that superstar Hillary Duff ‘s second album makes the cut.
And finally (as if this wasn’t enough) the guys talk football. More specifically, The Super Bowl. And even more specifically than that, Super Bowl predictions. So here they are:
Adam: Patriots, 27-17
Jared: Patriots, 24-17
Shane: Patriots, 31-20
As you can see, The Scope, like the Patriots, were unsuccessful in their football endeavors. Maybe next time, ladies.
The Scope episode 119 probably should give drunk cooking a shot.
Reviews
Television
2½ Stars – Alcatraz – FOX Monday 9/8c
Music
Scope Sounds: “Don’t Wait” – The Duke Spirit
Feedback
Email: comments@thescopeshow.com
Phone: 612-21-SCOPE
Category: Episodes | Time: 6:00 am (CST) | Comments: 3 |
Episode 118: A Timely Look Back At The Year That Was 2011 (And Did We Mention That the Vikes Beat The Skins?)
January 9, 2012 | Posted by: The Scope
Your Scope returns for 2012! And what better way to start the new year than to look back at the old year. So that’s what Jared and Shane did. Yes, Adam wasn’t on the first new show of 2012. He was off fighting the vampire horde threatening to destroy the Earth. We’re in good hands with Adam leading the charge. Aim for the heart, Sitnick!
While Adam was battling the supernatural, Jared and Shane discussed all of the important events of the past year. And, because this is a pop culture show, they picked some of their favorite movies, music, TV, and video games of 2012, too. That sort of stuff seems to work well on this podcast, no? Scope music reporter Al also gets in on the act without ever appearing on this episode. How does he do it? Well, tune in and find out.
Finally, the guys talked a bit of football and “pro” wrestling. It was, by far, the “macho-est” part of the program. (Yes, that was a play on words. Look it up.)
The Scope episode 118 is watching you through the videoscope and it definitely doesn’t have a crooked mustache.
Music
Scope Sounds: “Go To Bed” – Ookla The Mok
Feedback
Email: comments@thescopeshow.com
Phone: 612-21-SCOPE
Category: Episodes | Time: 6:00 am (CST) | Comments Off |