Ramble With Russel Podcast
437 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 10 years ago -Join Russel as he rants, reviews and rambles on a wide range of subjects, including books, movies, video games, tv shows and special guests covering the world of science, fiction, fantasy, horror and beyond. Take a gamble and join the ramble.
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Ramble With Russel - Episode 37 - At the Movies with Hannibal Rising
February 12, 2007 16:28 - 30 minutes - 12 MBThis week is my all movie edition of the podcast. First up instead of an audio book review I get a good rant on about movie theatre piracy and the proposed idea of delayed major motion pictures by 3 months in Canada to fight it. Then it is off to the movies with my friend Rob as we give our opinion on Hannibal Rising that opened this past weekend. We discuss what we learned from the movie, who the audience is for this film and a strange resemblance of a fellow movie goer to a famous serial...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 36 - Hannibal Rising and New Adventures of He-Man DVD
February 07, 2007 02:39 - 29 minutes - 11.8 MBWell this week I am flying solo with the podcast and it is full of rambling goodness. My unabridged audio book review is the soon to be motion picture, Hannibal Rising by Thomas Harris as we look at the tragic origins of a serial killer. Then it is off to the future world of Primus as I do the DVD review of The New Adventures of He-Man Vol. 1 and talk about the 90's animated classic. Also news of possible future shows and my impressions of a Second Life wedding I was able to attend. Mu...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 35 - Alex Cross & Cross Country Living
January 31, 2007 04:21 - 47 minutes - 19.2 MBThis week we delves into the mind of a murder and the joys of podcasting in Canada. First up is my audio book review of Cross by James Patterson the latest Alex Corss murder mystery. Then I catch up with fellow podcast and Second Lifer Valerie (http://descriptionto.blogspot.com) and we talk about podcasting, second life and living in land of the snow and ice and the wacky world which is Canadian broadcast television. She is USA born but Canadian by choice, which is a good thing. The so...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 34 - Brother Odd & John Levine
January 22, 2007 19:44 - 27 minutes - 11.2 MBThis week it is murder at the Abbey and childhood memories on tap. First up is my audio book review of the unabridged novel Brother Odd by Dean Koontz as the adventures of the amazing Odd Thomas continue. Then courtesy of our friends at the DWO Whocast you get to hear actor and Doctor Who classic series regular, John Levine, tell a terrific story from his childhood. Many Whovians will remember him as Sgt. Benton alongside the Brigadier and UNIT. Music this week is the song The Train Don't...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 33 - Mephisto Club & Colin Baker
January 16, 2007 01:13 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBA little later than what I wanted but here comes another show for this week. On tap we first have am audio book review of The Mephisto Club by Tess Gerritsen, another Moira Isles and Jane Rizzoli murder mystery battling the forces of evil. Then it's off to another person who has battled his fair share of evil as The Doctor, Colin Baker, old sixy himself appears on the show thanks to our friends at DWO Whocast, who recently had a phone in special with the actor. You get to hear my convers...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 32 - Vanish and Dungeons & Dragons TV show DVD review
January 08, 2007 07:58 - 28 minutes - 11.4 MBThis week the theme is the vanished ones in audio book and on the small screen. First off is my audio book review of Vanish by Tess Gerritsen, a thriller actually set in a hospital. Then we disappear into the realm of Dungeons and Dragons : The Complete Series on DVD and discuss the classic 80's cartoon show and what you get in this new DVD collection. Music this week is the song Tolkien by Brobdingnagian Bards and can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com. As always your comments and sugges...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 31 - Fitness Special at Goodlife
January 01, 2007 20:06 - 32 minutes - 13.1 MBWell here it is folks my first show of 2007 and my On theRoad Fitness Special. For this episode I spent 4 days in a row at the local Goodlife Fitness Club in Peterborough and will be giving you my daily impressions of what it is like to go back to working out after a good many months of inactivity. Along with the daily reports there is also an interview with personal trainer, Jeff Motti, who works at Goodlife. We talk about ftiness, nutrition for adults and kids alike and everything you...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 30 - Christmas '06 Special
December 25, 2006 04:12 - 1 hour - 34.4 MBHere is the largest podcast I have ever done and my last one of 2006. For your enjoyment my Christmas/Holiday Extravaganza bursting full of seasonal cheer and kids singing. This week features a interview with a friend of mine, James Mahon as we discuss having a holday in the magical Kingdom of Disney, then it is off to the world of video games with Chris Houle from Iceman Video Games as we discuss thePlaystation 3 and Wii launches and the world of action figures. Also includes is talk on h...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 29 - Immigration Discussion
December 18, 2006 06:33 - 38 minutes - 17.4 MBHere it is folks, my pre-holiday podcast. First up this week is my audio book review of Body Double by Tess Gerritsen and then we double the guest count as well. Joining me this week are fellow podcasters Paul Wilson of the DWO Whocast and James Naughton from Doctor Who: Podshock as we discuss being a landed immigrant and delve into a little Doctor Who, Torchwood and James Bond discussion as well. I also drop some hints on what to expect for next week's Christmas spectacular. The seaosn m...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 28 - Secret Agents & Casino Royale review
December 11, 2006 06:42 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBThis week it is gangs and secret agents take the stage. First up is my audio book review of White Sister by Stephen J. Cannell, another Shane Scully murder mystery thriller and then it is off to the cinema with another big screen review with Rob. This time around we went to see Casino Royale the new James Bond film starring Daniel Craig. Not only do we discuss around opinion on 007's newest outing, Rob also goes over the life of author, Ian Fleming, who created the secret spy. Music on to...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 27 - Armageddon's Children & Dalek Stage Play
December 04, 2006 06:38 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBThis week we scour the wastelands of humanity and never ending expanses of the human mind and invention. First up is my unabridged audio book review of Armageddon's Children by Terry Brooks, as the Word and Void battle it out over the fate of the world torn apart by war. My special guest for this week is Martin Johnson, composer of from the recent production of the stage play Evil of the Daleks that took place in England back in October. We talk about what it is like to write music for suc...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 26 - Tales of the Wicked and Wild
November 27, 2006 14:17 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBThe wicked and wild are featured in this week's podcast. First up, we hit the streets of L.A. in the audio book review of The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly a legal thriller where innocence is truly in the eye of the beholder. Then it is a sidestep to the land of Oz as my friend and co-worker, Melanie Jacobs, joins me on the show for a review of the novel turned Broadway play, Wicked by Gregory Maguire. So it is tales of murder and Munchkins on the menu for your merriment. As always...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 25 - Who Bash '06 coverage
November 20, 2006 14:12 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBWell here it is folks, my silver anniversary edition of my podcast. This week I take the show on the road and cover the D.W.I.N. (Doctor Who Information Network) Who Bash 2006 that took place on Nov. 18th at Rowers Pub in Toronto, Ontario Canada. In one of my largest episodes ever I talk with 4 people at the mini convention as we discuss Dcotor Who, Science Fiction and even the movie Resident Evil : Apocalypse which was actually filmed in Toronto. Fans of Doctor Who : Podshock will also b...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 24 - Mirror, Mirror & the ladies of Lipstick Aliens Podcast
November 14, 2006 04:28 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBOn this week's show, saucy and sexy arrives on the podcast. First up is my audio book review of Mirror, Mirror by Gregory Maguire, a very interesting take on the legend of Snow White. We then move from the past and blast off into the future as my special guest this week are Lynne and Cat from the Lipstick Aliens Podcast as we talk conventions, revisit Snakes on a Plane, action figures and Science Fiction fun. As usual your comments and suggestions are always welcome.
Ramble With Russel - Episode 23 - Magician's Nephew & Pita Business
November 07, 2006 03:31 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBHey folks, back again for another slice of my ramblings. This week's show features my audio book review of the classic story The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis, the story that started all of the tales from the land of Narnia. My special guest this week is local businessman and fellow collector, Jake Norris, who runs the Pita Pantry in Lindsay, Ontario, Canada. We discuss the challenges of running a small business and his very interesting collection of Coca-Cola theme merchandise. This we...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 22 - Haloween Special '06
October 31, 2006 06:22 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBAs promised last week, episode 22 is my Halloween special as we take a journey into the unknown and spooky. First up in one of my largest podcasts ever, is my review of the new DVD release The Hilarious House of Frightenstein : vol 1 as we look back at a cult classic from the 1970's. The spooky talk continues with my review of the audio book Creepers by David Morrell and Classic Chilling Tales vol. 1, old fashion scares for a modern day audience. My guest this week is John who talks about ...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 21 - Isolation Ward & Paul Wilson
October 24, 2006 06:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBHi folks, after a little bit of time off I am back with my pre-Halloween Special this week. My book review is the audio book Isolation Ward by Joshua Spanogle, a medical murder mystery thriller and his debut novel. My special guest this week is fellow podcaster and all around good guy, Paul Wilson of The Whocast, who took some time out of his sick bed to chat with me. We discuss the quickly approaching All Hallow's Eve, his newly re-vamped website and a very special offer for all my list...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 20 - Kids, Bikes and Horse Riding
October 11, 2006 01:24 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBI'm back with another fresh podcast and special guests this week. My featured book review is the audio books The Colorado Kid and Stationary Bike by Stephen King. My special guests this week are local horse riding instructors Jim and Michelle Ward at Valentia Equestrian who have coached over 200 young riders in my area since 1998. As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.
Ramble With Russel - Episode 19 - Sci-Fi Special - Star Wars & Flash Gordon
September 26, 2006 01:56 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBAfter a week break, I am back with another fresh podcast for your consideration. Inspired by my recent appearance on another podcast called GeekWeek, I thought I would do a Sci-Fi Special. First up is my review of the new PS2 game Lego Star Wars 2 : The Original Trilogy that was just released. My book review with continue the theme with my take on Betrayal by Aaron Allston, the first in the Legacy of the Force novels. In the feature section for this week I go over the history of the cla...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 18 - Chasing the Dime, E3 and Video Game Talk
September 11, 2006 05:07 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBThis week's show we venture into the cyber world of adults and kids. First up is my audio book review of Chasing the Dime by Michael Connelly, a murder mystery thriller. My guest interview is with Chris Houle who, along with her husband, Gary, runs Iceman Video Games in Lindsay, Ontario Canada. We discuss video games, E3 game show censorhip and the industry in general. As always your comments and sugegstions are always welcome.
Ramble With Russel - Episode 17 - Cold Moon & Snakes on a Plane review
September 04, 2006 17:11 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBThis week it is cold hard killers and reptiles in this week's podcast. First up is my audio book review of The Cold Moon by Jeffrey Deaver and then after that it is another co-movie review with Rob and we talk about Snakes on a Plane that opened recently. As well as giving out takes on the film, Rob and I also discuss things I have talked about in past podcasts such as Aaron Spelling, ginger beer and the Canadian TV cult classic The Beachcombers. As always your comments and suggestions are...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 16 - Ladies of Power, She-Ra & NASCAR
August 28, 2006 04:51 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBThis week the ladies of power and influence are the focus of my podcast this week. My audio book review is 2nd Chance by James Patterson with Andrew Gross involving police detective Lindsay Boxer and the Women's Murder Club and my guest is Tanya Gould from my workplace. Tanya and I talk about her recent move to country life, the world of NASCAR racing and dating tips. In addition to that I discuss the DVD release of The Best of She-Ra : Princess of Power 2 disc set and the phenomenon which...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 15 - Skin and Bones - Tattoo Art
August 22, 2006 01:05 - 32 minutes - 15 MBThis week is my skin and bones episode of my podcast. Now, not that it is not full of rambling goodness, far from it. My audio book review is of Break No Bones by Kathy Reichs, the latest Temperence Brennan mystery. My guest interview is with Jesse Kalosza who runs the Lucky Devil Tattoo Art Studio in Lindsay, Ontario. We discuss the art of drawing on skin and how popular it has become and some of his more interesting client requests. The music for this podcast is by Universal Hall Pass...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 14 - Mary, Mary & Perfume reviews
August 15, 2006 13:07 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBWell after a little bit of a forced hiatus we are back with a double dose of reviews. First up is my take on the audio book Mary, Mary by James Patterson and then joining me for a another book review and discussion is Anka Peters from Germany. This time around we have an in-depth discussion about the novel Perfume, The Story of Muderer by Patrick Suskind which is soon to be made into a major major picture. You can find the link to the trailer on the website. As always your comments and sugge...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 13 - Local Theatre Life
July 31, 2006 14:20 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBThis week I have not one but 2 audio book reviews to listen to with my opinions on Rage and Gone by Jonathan Kellerman, 2 novels from his Alex Delaware murder mysteries. The featured guest is Ray Marshall, former Theatre Manager of the Academy Theatre of the Preforming Arts in Lindsay, Ontario. We sat down and discussed the live theatre business, ghosts and some of the more interesting things he has seen in his over 20 years in the business. As usual your comments and suggestions are appr...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 12 - Dirty Job and Century Movie Theatre
July 24, 2006 20:58 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBThis week we head off to the movies again, with a side detour into the land of the dead. On the show is a book review of A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore, a novel of grave consequences and we go to the movies, but this time it is a behind the scenes look. This time around I sit down with the Bill and Sheila from the Century Movie Theatre in Lindsay, who keep the place going. We discuss the challenges of running a small theatre and where movies are going in this digital age we live in. In ...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 11 - 1st to Die and guest Paul Wilson
July 18, 2006 02:34 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MBA mixed bag of podcasting goodness bursting at the seams this week. This week I pay my respect and talk about legendary tv producer Aaron Spelling and my audiobook review is 1st to Die by James Patterson, the first in the Women's Murder Club Mysteries. My interview guest is the rturning Paul Wilson of The Whocast and The Halstow Tales and we discuss home brewing and television on a warm summer weekend. Hope you enjoy and your comments and suggestions are always welcome.
Ramble With Russel - Episode 10 - Dark Harbor & Pirates of the Carribean 2 review
July 11, 2006 02:49 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBHere it is folks a little late but jammed packed with podcasting goodness for this week. This time around I have a sea-faring theme as we feature a audio book review of Dark Harbor by Stuart Woods and two guests on the podcast. First up is my friend and co-worker Fred Vselovsky who took part in Dragon Boat Race for Cancer research and my friend Rob as we review the movie Pirates of Carribean : Dead Man's Chest and talk on how we would improve the film and future pirate franchise. As usual...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 9 - Stolen Child & Superman Returns review
July 03, 2006 04:39 - 28 minutes - 13 MBHere you go folks my Super edition of my podcast ready for listening. This week I have a DVD review of Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman and the novel The Stolen Child by Keith Donohue. In additon to that I have a movie review of Superman Returns with my good friend Rob where we talk about the film and many things super-related. As always your comments and suggestions are appreciated.
Ramble With Russel - Episode 8 - Book of the Dead & Halstow Tales
June 26, 2006 05:58 - 39 minutes - 18 MBHere you go folks another episode uploaded and ready to go. This week I have my semi-spooky theme going with a review of the audiobook Book of the Dead by Douglas Prestion and Lincoln Child and my guest interview is with Paul Wilson of the WhoCast and Halstow Tales. We discuss mythology, animation, censorhip and a whole wide range of topics so I hope you enjoy it. As usual your comments and suggestions are always welcome.
Ramble With Russel - Episode 7 - Beach Road and Dave Illman of BOBFM
June 19, 2006 11:01 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBHere you go folks, another fresh episode for this week. On the show we have my audio book review of Beach Road by James Patterson and Peter De Jonge and my guest is Dave Illman, Program Director of the radio station BOBFM in Lindsay, Ottario Canada. We have an interesting chat about the radio business and I ask him a question I have always wanted to ask someone in radio. I have also included a quick little promo from a future guest's podcast website you can check out at http://www.thehals...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 6 - 5th Horseman and Japanese Animation
June 13, 2006 15:25 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBHere you go folks another Fresh podcast to start the week. On this week's show I give my review of the audio book The 5th Horseman by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro and a special DVD review on one of the cartoons I discuss with my guest in the interview segment. The topic of discussion is the highly popular Japanese animation called Anime and Magna with Nicole Scott who is about to pursue a career in the business of bringing these cartoons to your televisions screens. We talk about the...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 5 - Dinosaurs & Deportation
June 07, 2006 14:53 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBWell it is a few days late but I finally got the space to upload this week's episode. In this semi-tropical show we have my reviews of Tyrannosaur Canyon by Douglas Preston and the DVD Penn and Teller - Off the Deep End for you to enjoy. This week's guest is Joseph Gomez who talks with me about the challenge of leaving his home in Columbia and the immigration process. On a technical note : Joe's audio is a little low because I was using my little portable mp3 player/recorder and he is n...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 4 - Marley & Me - X-men 3 : Last Stand review
May 29, 2006 06:26 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBWell here it is folks, a little later again than I wanted but good to go. In this week's mini show I have my book review of Marley and Me by John Gorgan, a true tale about a trying Golden Lab and my take on X-Men 3 : The Last Stand that opened in theatres this past weekend. I had planned on including my top 10 movie gross out moments this week but ran out of room on the blog site. Look for it to be included in a future episode. Once again your feedback and comments welcome.
Ramble With Russel - Episode 3 - The Narnian & Living in Germany
May 22, 2006 00:57 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBWell folks here is another fresh podcast for everyone to enjoy. On this week's show I review the audio book The Narnian by Alan Jacobs which is about the famous author C.S. Lewis and my special guest is listener Anka Peters from Germany. We discuss such wide subjects as dating, censorhip, paint ball, German misconceptions and the enegmatic David Hasselhoff. On a technical note our internet connection was a little rough for the first 2 minutes of the interview so bare with it, it does cle...
Ramble With Russel - Episode 2 - Digital Fortress & E3 talk
May 15, 2006 04:48 - 14 minutes - 16.1 MBHere you are folks another fresh podcast off the grill. A little later than what I wanted but heck it is done. In this week's mini-episode you get a little bio on me and the website/podcasts I enjoy and a review of the audio book Digital Fortress by Da Vinci Code author Dan Brown. Plus I give my take on the recent E3 event in L.A. Enjoy and your feedback is always welcome.
Ramble With Russel - Episode 1 - Getting Started
May 08, 2006 03:29 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MBWell here it is my very first podcast uploaded. This episode includes my review of the audiobook Cell by Stephen King and an interview with James Naughton on podcasting. I hope you enjoy it and I look forward to any comments and suggestions.