Comments on: Episode 66: Willpower by Jason Stoddard

By: Simon Hildebrandt

Simon Hildebrandt — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:59:04 +0000

Amen, brother – the DS9 episode Rish mentioned (where Sisko struggles to rationalise luring the Romulans into the Dominion war) is the example I hold up as an emotional and story-telling pinnacle of that franchise.

By: J.E. Ignatius McNeill

J.E. Ignatius McNeill — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:06:33 +0000

Oh, man. I was so stoked when I realized what story y’all were doing. I loved this story in print, and I really *really* loved your production of it.

You brought tears to my eyes. :D

By: Herb Petro

Herb Petro — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:53:37 +0000

Great story, and I liked the scifi details. EXCELLENT production, editing, bringing the voices together, pacing, etc.

By: S.C. Hayden

S.C. Hayden — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:38:20 +0000

I wear spandex body suits all the time. They highlight my sports cup.
. . . and, great job guys.

By: Rish Outfield

Rish Outfield — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:43:05 +0000

Someday I’m going to open a club where it’s not only acceptable to wear skin-tight spandex . . . it’ll be required.

Someday, Jennifer, someday.

By: Big Anklevich

Big Anklevich — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:22:57 +0000

It is really messed up when your daughter can’t understand what speed skating is really all about.

Which is, of course, finding a place where it’s socially acceptable to where those skin tight spandex body suits.

By: Wendy Cooper

Wendy Cooper — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:22:00 +0000

Where does the game end and the person begin? Isn’t that the question we all ask ourselves sometimes? I liked the story, and I was left with the impression that maybe a little brain implantation in all of us wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing. It may be the thing that spurs us to greatness. Or not.

The voices were great. Especially the uptight ones!

As for prizes for all: I AM a parent, Rish, and I hate it. Not only does it make children think they get a prize for achieving absolutely nothing, but when a child actually does something exceptional, they do not get recognized for their efforts. So why bother? And how does this help them in the real world? I feel bad when my kid is sad because she gets “beat”, but it is something we’ve got to learn how to deal with.

My 8 year old daughter and I were watching speed skating on the Olympics. She says to me, “I don’t think it’s all about winning.” “Yes, it kinda is.” I then tried to explain that these people put a lot of time and money into their efforts, and yes, winning is the goal. “No, I think they need to just have fun.” Yay for non-competitive sports in School! What a great example they set for our children.

By: bryan

bryan — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:25:16 +0000

You had me at “You have claim?”.

By: EgyptianAmulet

EgyptianAmulet — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:05:31 +0000

I Second that notion!

By: Cambodia Carl

Cambodia Carl — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:48:26 +0000

Heads up, guys. I’m nominating the dunesteef for the Phattest Podcast of the Year Award.