Is This The Show? Your Mom Discussing relevant and irrelevant cultural topics since 2015 en Mon, 17 Jul 2017 17:30:00 -0400 Tue, 26 Sep 2017 16:02:20 -0400 http://isthistheshow.com http://www.isthistheshow.com/images/itts-cover.jpg Is This The Show? http://isthistheshow.com Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum Discussing relevant and irrelevant cultural topics since 2015 Discussing relevant and irrelevant cultural topics since 2015. yes technology, music, games, books episodic Edwin van Beinum edvanbeinum@gmail.com Preview: Seven Days to Play... Bowmasters 4e9442aa-3fbd-4057-a555-04a8e53aa725 http://www.isthistheshow.com/5128d7eb This week we played Bowmasters Here is a preview and Sam and Edwin's new show! Take a listen and then head over to sevendaystoplay.com and subscribe!

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This week: we played Bowmasters by Playgendary (iOS App Store)

Next week: Edwin challenges Sam to play A Place of Mine by Tuesday Quest (iOS App Store)

Tweet us your game suggestions: @sevendaystoplay

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2017 17:30:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:26:24 This week we played Bowmasters This week we played Bowmasters no full 54 1 52. The Final Episode 353bba8f-7934-4014-83d1-9afb1af423bb http://www.isthistheshow.com/30b6e542 In which we ask: was that the show? In which we ask: was that the show?

Show Notes

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2017 13:28:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:13:29 In which we ask: was that the show? In which we ask: was that the show? yes full 53 1 51. The Show About Monument Valley 2 86d1ff10-7662-4226-9e15-6c76cf43e1a2 http://www.isthistheshow.com/5701f803 This week Sam and Edwin play Monument Valley 2 This week Sam and Edwin play Monument Valley 2

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2017 16:00:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:32:50 This week Sam and Edwin play Monument Valley 2 This week Sam and Edwin play Monument Valley 2 yes full 52 1 50. Silicone Sphincter f940918a-6be2-4647-a81a-283187a126d5 http://www.isthistheshow.com/2884c1c2 In which Edwin keeps on his quest for a better way to put toothpaste on a toothbrush, Sam reveals his Kickstarter product idea and we chat about a bunch of TV shows. In which Edwin keeps on his quest for a better way to put toothpaste on a toothbrush, Sam reveals his Kickstarter product idea and we chat about a bunch of TV shows.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2017 10:00:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:32:54 In which Edwin keeps on his quest for a better way to put toothpaste on a toothbrush, Sam reveals his Kickstarter product idea and we chat about a bunch of TV shows. In which Edwin keeps on his quest for a better way to put toothpaste on a toothbrush, Sam reveals his Kickstarter product idea and we chat about a bunch of TV shows. yes full 51 1 49. ...But Then the Acting Starts bc2c9c48-552d-4a8c-852c-a2940a0ce145 http://www.isthistheshow.com/c78fc380 In which we chat about Do By Friday and Rabbits, Edwin is still trying to spread the gospel of Calendar One and Sam lets a pug into the studio In which we chat about Do By Friday and Rabbits, Edwin is still trying to spread the gospel of Calendar One and Sam lets a pug into the studio

]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2017 10:00:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:38:59 In which we chat about Do By Friday and Rabbits, Edwin is still trying to spread the gospel of Calendar One and Sam lets a pug into the studio In which we chat about Do By Friday and Rabbits, Edwin is still trying to spread the gospel of Calendar One and Sam lets a pug into the studio yes full 50 1 48. Comedy Is a Very Loose Term a221870c-d94f-4e13-a16e-1317512a6cdc http://www.isthistheshow.com/4aab955d In which we go hard on mobile gaming and we chat about NBC’s Trial & Error. In which we go hard on mobile gaming and we chat about NBC’s Trial & Error.

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2017 11:30:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:35:02 In which we go hard on mobile gaming and we chat about NBC’s Trial & Error. In which we go hard on mobile gaming and we chat about NBC’s Trial & Error. yes full 49 1 47. Cupertino Circle Jerk fdd5a1d3-d443-4763-85cb-32e404356c93 http://www.isthistheshow.com/ca79c704 In which we chat about S-Town, Pringle roulette, Sam does more impressions and Edwin had to Google whether circle jerk was hyphenated or not In which we chat about S-Town, Pringle roulette, Sam does more impressions and Edwin had to Google whether circle jerk was hyphenated or not

Show notes .

Bose QuietComfort 35

Low Profile Memory Foam Pillow

Peel Jet White Case

Black Display on a RED iPhone 7

The Mac Pro Lives

Ballz

Way Better Sweet Chili Chips

Betsy Beer from Cathy Pacific

Typeshift

S Town

Longform Podcast - Brian Reed

Hillbilly Elegy

Mystery Show

Riverdale

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2017 20:00:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:45:20 In which we chat about S-Town, Pringle roulette, Sam does more impressions and Edwin had to Google whether circle jerk was hyphenated or not In which we chat about S-Town, Pringle roulette, Sam does more impressions and Edwin had to Google whether circle jerk was hyphenated or not yes full 48 1 46. S Town 7 f3175c22-5823-48a5-9171-9cb62605615b http://www.isthistheshow.com/bd691e4c In which we chat about Missing Richard Simmons, Riverdale and Legion, Edwin plays Ballz and Sam sings. In which we chat about Missing Richard Simmons, Riverdale and Legion, Edwin plays Ballz and Sam sings.

Shownotes

Peel iPhone case

BELK Folio iPhone Case

Joseph Gordon Levitt in Looper prosthetics

Samsung Galaxy S8 leaked photos

Popslate E-Ink phone case shuts down

S Town

How I Built This

Sam’s fruit rating scale: The Easiest of Fruit

Ballz iOS

TypeShift

]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2017 12:30:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:37:03 In which we chat about Missing Richard Simmons, Riverdale and Legion, Edwin plays Ballz and Sam sings. In which we chat about Missing Richard Simmons, Riverdale and Legion, Edwin plays Ballz and Sam sings. yes full 47 1 45. Ghost Chauffeur 3d4afac1-9659-455e-97f5-b306792b0964 http://www.isthistheshow.com/cec9a662 In which we chat about the latest season of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and a bunch of other TV shows, Edwin says “shoe clubboard” and Sam does his Nicholas Cage impression. In which we chat about the latest season of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and a bunch of other TV shows, Edwin says “shoe clubboard” and Sam does his Nicholas Cage impression.

Show Notes

‘Missing Richard Simmons’, the morally suspect podcast

Tasty: Eggs in Clouds

Kill News Feed Chrome plugin

Imgur User Sub

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Ghostwriter (TV Show))

Ghost Rider (2007)

Supernatural

Legion

Riverdale

The Mick

]]> Sun, 19 Mar 2017 15:00:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:33:49 In which we chat about the latest season of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and a bunch of other TV shows, Edwin says “shoe clubboard” and Sam does his Nicholas Cage impression. In which we chat about the latest season of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and a bunch of other TV shows, Edwin says “shoe clubboard” and Sam does his Nicholas Cage impression. yes full 46 1 44. Halitosis of the Wild b30efd5b-24e7-4a50-9986-a0615de19fe6 http://www.isthistheshow.com/650fea22 In which we chat about the Nintendo Switch, Sam launches a new podcast and Edwin tries to ride a horse. In which we chat about the Nintendo Switch, Sam launches a new podcast and Edwin tries to ride a horse.

Shownotes

Missing Richard Simmons

Swiss Army Man

Sam’s new podcast! Story Mode

Pod Save America

Nintendo Switch problems (video)

Stagehand

Hidden Folks

]]> Sun, 12 Mar 2017 13:00:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:31:34 In which we chat about the Nintendo Switch, Sam launches a new podcast and Edwin tries to ride a horse. In which we chat about the Nintendo Switch, Sam launches a new podcast and Edwin tries to ride a horse. yes full 45 1 43. Pocket Almonds e7455a05-f5ea-4459-86fe-c5c500112e55 http://www.isthistheshow.com/d1d5ec1a In which we find out that dog management is rather tedious, Sam tries small talk and Edwin smells. In which we find out that dog management is rather tedious, Sam tries small talk and Edwin smells.

Shownotes

Corrections, Updates & Omissions

The Quiz

Game Corner

What we’ve been listening to this week

]]> Sun, 05 Mar 2017 20:45:00 -0500 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:34:07 In which we find out that dog management is rather tedious, Sam tries small talk and Edwin smells. In which we find out that dog management is rather tedious, Sam tries small talk and Edwin smells. yes full 44 1 42. The Unproductivity Elephant 6db48c55-fc54-413f-abcd-0fadccc6415d http://www.isthistheshow.com/4cf66f7d In which we try to find something good about the new MacBook Pros, Edwin moves house and Sam loves The OA. In which we try to find something good about the new MacBook Pros, Edwin moves house and Sam loves The OA

Show Notes

The OA - Netflix

Westworld - HBO

The Night Of - HBO

The 2016 MacBook Pro with Touchbar

Yankai’s Triangle

Dog Sled Saga

Fire Emblem Heroes

]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2017 23:45:00 -0500 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:50:48 In which we try to find something good about the new MacBook Pros, Edwin moves house and Sam loves The OA. In which we try to find something good about the new MacBook Pros, Edwin moves house and Sam loves The OA. yes full 43 1 41. Year of the Cock 82556a0f-6c66-479a-9114-c8921654493c http://www.isthistheshow.com/77b60527 In which we ease into the New Year. In which we ease into the New Year.

Show Notes

Chinese Zodiac - 2017 is the year of the Fire Cock)

Sam’s Spotify Year in Review

Edwin’s Spotify Year in Review

]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2017 00:15:00 -0500 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:21:56 In which we ease into the New Year. In which we ease into the New Year. yes full 42 1 40. Happy Is This The Show-mas 9c85797c-9fa6-4cdc-986f-ab75ae1a5306 http://www.isthistheshow.com/a9bbb0f0 In which we celebrate our one year anniversary and reflect on our favorite things from 2016, Sam pitches his indie game idea of the week and Edwin tries telling another joke. In which we celebrate our one year anniversary and reflect on our favorite things from 2016, Sam pitches his indie game idea of the week and Edwin tries telling another joke.

Show notes

Sam’s Bluetooth headphones: Photive HF1

Best of 2016

Podcast of 2016

Sam and Edwin's pick: My Dad Wrote A Porno

Movie of 2016

Edwin's pick: Deadpool
Sam’s pick: The Jungle Book

TV Show of 2016

Edwin's pick: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Sam's pick: Westworld

Book of 2016

Edwin's pick: A Night Without Stars by Peter F Hamilton
Sam's pick: Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story by Arnold Schwarzenegger

Game of 2016

My Horse Prince
Sam's pick: Uncharted 4
Edwin's pick: Steamworld Heist

Super Mario Run doesn't work offline

]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2016 12:00:00 -0500 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:36:35 In which we celebrate our one year anniversary and reflect on our favorite things from 2016, Sam pitches his indie game idea of the week and Edwin tries telling another joke. In which we celebrate our one year anniversary and reflect on our favorite things from 2016, Sam pitches his indie game idea of the week and Edwin tries telling another joke. yes full 41 1 39. Coffee Cup Slam e3e9cf60-469e-4d63-a6ff-81ebb9a1dd47 http://www.isthistheshow.com/fd46c720 In which Sam shows us his technique for avoiding trailers in a movie theatre and Edwin gets over-caffeinated. In which Sam shows us his technique for avoiding trailers in a movie theatre and Edwin gets over-caffeinated.

Castro trailer that has the night mode at 00:35

Let’s Play Titanfall 2 from The Rad Brad

PewDiePie - WTF is going on with YouTube

Sam’s movie theatre trailer avoiding technique

The best colorblind joke as told by Stuart Laws

Sam’s Calendar

]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2016 12:03:00 -0500 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:18:45 In which Sam shows us his technique for avoiding trailers in a movie theatre and Edwin gets over-caffeinated. In which Sam shows us his technique for avoiding trailers in a movie theatre and Edwin gets over-caffeinated. yes full 40 1 38. The Game Episode dadec4e3-1e2b-43bf-bd67-7a4af13a6636 http://www.isthistheshow.com/b8d9e33f In which we spend too long talking about app icon organization, Edwin tries a new podcast app and Sam says ‘tits’. In which we spend too long talking about app icon organization, Edwin tries a new podcast app and Sam says ‘tits’.

Edwin’s iPhone home screen

Sam’s iPhone home screen

Overcast

Quicksync for Overcast

Castro

Anna Farris is Unqualified

The Grand Tour - Episode Two

Video Game Corner

TitanFall 2

Overcooked

SteamWorld Heist on iOS

]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2016 11:00:00 -0500 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:35:21 In which we spend too long talking about app icon organization, Edwin tries a new podcast app and Sam says ‘tits’. In which we spend too long talking about app icon organization, Edwin tries a new podcast app and Sam says ‘tits’. yes full 39 1 37. Juicy Eyes 516f2bcc-e042-4693-a01d-0f9eb6e45e70 http://www.isthistheshow.com/0b938118 In which Sam is stuck in a room with his pestilent co-host, Edwin tells his favorite festive joke and we try and decide the best way to peel a banana. In which Sam is stuck in a room with his pestilent co-host, Edwin tells his favorite festive joke and we try and decide the best way to peel a banana.

Show Notes

Wait Buy Why - It’s Going to Be Okay - Follow Up

Amazon Original - The Grand Tour

The episode where Sam explains his fruit rating scale: Is This The Show - The Easiest of Fruit

Google - Quick, Draw

Edwin’s Quick, Draws

Sam’s Quick, Draws - Coming soon.

]]> Sat, 26 Nov 2016 11:00:00 -0500 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:29:42 In which Sam is stuck in a room with his pestilent co-host, Edwin tells his favorite festive joke and we try and decide the best way to peel a banana. In which Sam is stuck in a room with his pestilent co-host, Edwin tells his favorite festive joke and we try and decide the best way to peel a banana. yes full 38 1 36. Election Night e4f7cbe3-2ddc-4e88-af6b-58b2c81d8587 http://www.isthistheshow.com/9a86ba79 In which we’re still processing. In which we’re still processing.

Show Notes

Still Processing - Episode 10: The Reckoning

Mixed Feelings - Episode 2: We All Need Each Other

Exponent - Episode 95: The Backlash Has Arrived

Wait But Why - It’s Going To Be OK

Monster 1983 - Audible Original

Elon Musk: Inventing the Future

Mini Metro

SteamWorld Heist

Microsoft Surface Studio

]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2016 09:00:00 -0500 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:33:03 In which we’re still processing. In which we’re still processing. yes full 37 1 35. Tossing Cookies de5e1bad-bbac-4f66-ac21-effd42081135 http://www.isthistheshow.com/f2c2f6d3 In which we talk about salads and Sam teaches Edwin some new slang. In which we talk about salads and Sam teaches Edwin some new slang.

Note: this episode was recorded 3 weeks prior to its release date, which is why you’ll hear no mention of the US election results.

Show Notes

Design Sprint

Is This The Show? - Sprint episode

Sweetgreen

Just Salad

Tossed

Book Club - Truths, Half Truths and Little White Lies

Mini Metro iOS

Deus Ex Go

The Night Manager)

Monster 1983 from Audible

Nintendo Switch

]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2016 23:15:00 -0500 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:16:35 In which we talk about salads and Sam teaches Edwin some new slang. In which we talk about salads and Sam teaches Edwin some new slang. yes full 36 1 34. Tasteless Lump of Salty Flesh 26bd10ba-db44-4028-89fa-18fbb77208c2 http://www.isthistheshow.com/f4b039ae In which we take eating sandwiches far too seriously and Edwin quizzes Sam on the vagaries of British slang. In which we take eating sandwiches far too seriously and Edwin quizzes Sam on the vagaries of British slang.

Show Notes

Corrections, Omissions and Updates

Google and Motorola

Google Photos - Shared Album YouTube video

Night Knight - Edwin's white noise iPhone app

iPhone 6 is sort-of waterproof

Sandwich Corner

Sam’s Subway Sandwich:

  • 9-Grain Wheat Bread
  • Veggie patty
  • Lettuce
  • Tomatoes
  • Pickles
  • Red onions
  • Banana peppers
  • Olives
  • Mustard
  • Mayo
  • Salt & Pepper

Edwin’s Subway Sandwich:

  • 9-Grain Wheat Bread
  • Turkey
  • Swiss
  • Spinach
  • Cucumbers
  • Tomatoes
  • Red onions
  • Pickles
  • Mustard

Quiz Corner

My Dad Wrote A Porno

Nick Frost - Truths, Half Truths and Little White Lies

]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2016 10:30:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:28:59 In which we take eating sandwiches far too seriously and Edwin quizzes Sam on the vagaries of British slang. In which we take eating sandwiches far too seriously and Edwin quizzes Sam on the vagaries of British slang. yes full 35 1 33. A Grown-Ass Man Sleeping On The Floor df3d97b0-0e7c-46aa-b7ee-377b63c20aa7 http://www.isthistheshow.com/86f0679f In which we almost talk about Luke Cage, Edwin can't read Murakami in public and Sam continues to sleep on the floor. In which we almost talk about Luke Cage, Edwin can't read Murakami in public and Sam continues to sleep on the floor.

Show Notes

Jared Fogle’s Letter from Prison

The League

How to knit from Sheep and Stitch

Only reason to own a clear glass table

Google Daydream

Google Pixel - Google’s new phone

Google Home - Voice activated assistant

Exponent - Google’s New Business Model

Luke Cage on Netflix

Book Club - Ultra Marathon Man - The humble brag book.

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running: A Memoir - The Murakami running book.

]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2016 10:30:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:30:27 In which we almost talk about Luke Cage, Edwin can't read Murakami in public and Sam continues to sleep on the floor. In which we almost talk about Luke Cage, Edwin can't read Murakami in public and Sam continues to sleep on the floor. yes full 34 1 32. The Impossible Burger 8afc7990-5e68-44ea-a757-529e3b3002fb http://www.isthistheshow.com/a9b29f88 In which we spend far too long talking about a veggie burger, Sam tells you the best way to play golf and Edwin reveals his drag name. In which we spend far too long talking about a veggie burger, Sam tells you the best way to play golf and Edwin reveals his drag name.

Show Notes

Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma Built

Ryder Cup

Skins Game)

Golf Scramble

Impossible Burger

Impossible Foods

Enyo

Solitairica

Secret Hitler board game

]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2016 08:00:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:34:38 In which we spend far too long talking about a veggie burger, Sam tells you the best way to play golf and Edwin reveals his drag name. In which we spend far too long talking about a veggie burger, Sam tells you the best way to play golf and Edwin reveals his drag name. yes full 33 1 31. Dressage c533a1ce-ec8d-43e9-af7e-246b0966b153 http://www.isthistheshow.com/01bd10da In which we round up recent mobile games we've been playing and we find the best hip hop horse video on YouTube. In which we round up recent mobile games we've been playing and we find the best hip hop horse video on YouTube.

C.O.U.s

Stranger Things and compulsory femininity

Why I Left Buzzfeed

Show Notes

Curaçao

Hoplite

Enyo

Super Stickman Golf 3

Reigns

Hip Hop Dressage

Carly Rae Jepsen - EMOTION SIDE B

]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2016 14:00:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:20:41 In which we round up recent mobile games we've been playing and we find the best hip hop horse video on YouTube. In which we round up recent mobile games we've been playing and we find the best hip hop horse video on YouTube. yes full 32 1 30. Science Warehouse e2eeecb2-aee1-449d-b7b6-6c504943cd58 http://www.isthistheshow.com/4b1b971d In which we discuss Stranger Things, Edwin learns that ginger people are white people and Sam tries to get into the prestigious Edwin School of Naps In which we discuss Stranger Things, Edwin learns that ginger people are white people and Sam tries to get into the prestigious Edwin School of Naps

Shownotes

Fluency (Confluence Book 1) by Jennifer Foehner Wells

Turtles Pizza

Sam’s pic

Reviews on Yelp

Stranger Things

24 Things Everyone Who’s In Love With “Stranger Things” Will Appreciate

Earthbound

Buzzfeed Corner

90 Days Of Working Out With P90X

Why I Left BuzzFeed

]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2016 12:30:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:33:11 In which we discuss Stranger Things, Edwin learns that ginger people are white people and Sam tries to get into the prestigious Edwin School of Naps In which we discuss Stranger Things, Edwin learns that ginger people are white people and Sam tries to get into the prestigious Edwin School of Naps yes full 31 1 29. New Fronts, Old Fronts and The Republic of France 3b836bbe-ed94-4be9-8c59-8ee555c0b53a http://www.isthistheshow.com/f4b761eb In which we find our new favorite podcast, a heart-warming story is ruined by facts and we chat about Brexit.

Corrections, Updates and Omissions

In which we find our new favorite podcast, a heart-warming story is ruined by facts and we chat about Brexit.

WTF are New Fronts?

Amazon Pilot Season

Ninja Of The Week

Ninja 12

Handle of a old timey japanese sword

Brexit

Creative Coding - Brexit shell-shock

Exponent - Ballots v Guillotines

CGP Grey - Brexit, Briefly

Podcast of the year

My Dad Wrote A Porno

More Perfect

Games

Doom

Super Stickman Golf 3

Pokemon Go

Dog tired from Pokemon Go

Going Outside and Talking to People

Dog shelter not really helped by Pokemon Go - Thanks Snopes

]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2016 12:00:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:27:43 In which we find our new favorite podcast, a heart-warming story is ruined by facts and we chat about Brexit. In which we find our new favorite podcast, a heart-warming story is ruined by facts and we chat about Brexit. yes full 30 1 28. To Kill A Mockingbird 236a8e14-9a9f-4ba8-8324-39b8193fecdc http://www.isthistheshow.com/5ef6a6f0 In which we chat about To Kill A Mockingbird, Sam learns how to say ‘France’ in a British accent and Edwin talks about Buzzfeed (again). In which we chat about To Kill A Mockingbird, Sam learns how to say ‘France’ in a British accent and Edwin talks about Buzzfeed (again).

Book Club

To Kill A Mockingbird

Spark Notes

Yann Martel - Life of Pi

Harper Lee’s ‘Go Set a Watchman’ Gives Atticus Finch a Dark Side

Fluency (Confluence Book 1) by Jennifer Foehner Wells

Atlassian’s Confluence software

Rocket Podcast

Spelunky by Derek Yu

Branded Content Corner

The Try Guys - Buzzfeed

BuzzFeed’s ‘The Try Guys’ Talk About Their NewFronts And Advertising Experiences

Disruptive Innovation

]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2016 21:02:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:34:51 In which we chat about To Kill A Mockingbird, Sam learns how to say ‘France’ in a British accent and Edwin talks about Buzzfeed (again). In which we chat about To Kill A Mockingbird, Sam learns how to say ‘France’ in a British accent and Edwin talks about Buzzfeed (again). yes full 29 1 27. Shoofly Pie e64458a6-b65f-4821-ba08-f53dadde0af0 http://www.isthistheshow.com/e44d10cf In which we talk about Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 3, Sam is on vacation in an exciting location and Edwin reveals the best thing about hotel breakfasts. In which we talk about Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 3, Sam is on vacation in an exciting location and Edwin reveals the best thing about hotel breakfasts.

Shownotes

Winnebago Man - “accoutrements”

Shoofly Pie

Action Park Documentary from Mashable and Dailymotion

The Cannonball Loop at Action Park

How the ambient sound at Disneyworld works

French neurologist Guillaume Duchenne

The most recent episode of Cortex - Dropping Acid

Friendshipping - Friends with exes

Friendshipping - Silent but Deadly

Idle Thumbs - Real Slybots

E3

Agents of Shield Season 3

My Brother, My Brother and Me

Battlestar Galactica board game

Skylanders Giants

]]> Sat, 09 Jul 2016 11:25:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:31:43 In which we talk about Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 3, Sam is on vacation in an exciting location and Edwin reveals the best thing about hotel breakfasts. In which we talk about Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 3, Sam is on vacation in an exciting location and Edwin reveals the best thing about hotel breakfasts. yes full 28 1 26. Originals 2a87a4b0-39d5-49af-8f51-b3141ed535ad http://www.isthistheshow.com/dead88e2 In which we review Originals by Adam Grant, we celebrate our six-month-aversary and the return of Pillow Talk
  • Originals In which we review Originals by Adam Grant, we celebrate our six-month-aversary and the return of Pillow Talk

    • Shownotes

    Sam’s Cervical Pillow

    Exponent - A Podcast About Podcasts

    Stratechery - The Future of Podcasting

    Book Club

    Originals

    That photo of Adam Grant

    Edwin got it wrong, the genuine smile is called a “Duchenne smile” and the fake smile is known as the Pan-Am smile

    Inventors killed by their own inventions

    Jimi Heselden bought Segway Inc in 2010 and then died riding a Segway.

    To Kill A Mockingbird

    Updates

    Imbroglio

    Imbroglio review from Pocket Tactics

    Hoplite

    ]]>     Mon, 27 Jun 2016 09:00:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:54:22 In which we review Originals by Adam Grant, we celebrate our six-month-aversary and the return of Pillow Talk In which we review Originals by Adam Grant, we celebrate our six-month-aversary and the return of Pillow Talk yes full 27 1     25. London Calling 612a7082-e2a8-421d-9274-796bb8b89fe0 http://www.isthistheshow.com/3bc738ec In which Edwin tells you the trick to driving in the UK and Sam gets juicy eyes. In which Edwin tells you the trick to driving in the UK and Sam gets juicy eyes.

    Shownotes

    Neko Stats

    Hoplite

    Dishoom London

    Junoon NYC

    Cronut online preorders

    Sam’s choice for the next book club: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

    Imbroglio by Michael Brough on iTunes

    Imbroglio review

    My Brother, My Brother And Me

    Reply All - On The Inside

    Sawbones

    99% Invisible live show

    ]]>     Sun, 19 Jun 2016 10:00:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:29:10 In which Edwin tells you the trick to driving in the UK and Sam gets juicy eyes. In which Edwin tells you the trick to driving in the UK and Sam gets juicy eyes. no full 26 1     24. Neko Atsume 759076d4-f972-45af-9059-65d4fb131e6a http://www.isthistheshow.com/a21301cd In which we play Neko Atsume, Edwin pop-quizzes himself on shapes and Sam charts some places. In which we play Neko Atsume, Edwin pop-quizzes himself on shapes and Sam charts some places.

    Show Notes

    Clean Ads I/O

    Upgrade - Can We Use A Tracking Pixel

    Midroll - Podcast advertising network

    Hoplite - Hexagonal cerebral game

    Neko Atsume - Kitty collector game

    ]]>     Thu, 02 Jun 2016 11:30:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:34:05 In which we play Neko Atsume, Edwin pop-quizzes himself on shapes and Sam charts some places. In which we play Neko Atsume, Edwin pop-quizzes himself on shapes and Sam charts some places. yes full 25 1     23. Total Recall 7512a934-83ae-4c10-aebc-bcad3acf7899 http://www.isthistheshow.com/0e279683 In which we review Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sam partially redeems himself and Edwin finds out what smugness sounds like. In which we review Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sam partially redeems himself and Edwin finds out what smugness sounds like.

    Corrections, Omissions, and Updates

    360 Podcast - The Chart That Explains Everyone

    D&D Character Alignment Chart

    Song Exploder - Carly Rae Jepsen

    Book Club

    Total Recall - My Unbelievably True Life Story

    Clip from Peep Show - "The world's just people walking around, going into rooms and saying things."

    Milius Documentary

    Next book selected by Edwin - Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World

    ]]>     Fri, 20 May 2016 10:00:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:38:55 In which we review Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sam partially redeems himself and Edwin finds out what smugness sounds like. In which we review Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sam partially redeems himself and Edwin finds out what smugness sounds like. yes full 24 1     22. Reap What You Sow f91ce545-99d2-4895-a9e6-49e964449b3b http://www.isthistheshow.com/e2c50da4 In which we don’t review Total Recall because Edwin forgot to devote 2 hours a day to listen to it on Audible, Sam reports on his vegetable garden an Edwin goes celeb spotting in his neighborhood. In which we don’t review Total Recall because Edwin forgot to devote 2 hours a day to listen to it on Audible, Sam reports on his vegetable garden an Edwin goes celeb spotting in his neighborhood.

    Show Notes

    March 26, 2017 is the next Mother's Day in the UK, Edwin.

    How to make fluffy pancakes

    Japanese Pancakes

    How to make Japanese Pancakes

    Sam, it’s actually “five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes.”

    Jurassic World

    The Outs

    ]]>     Thu, 12 May 2016 23:30:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:27:12 In which we don’t review Total Recall because Edwin forgot to devote 2 hours a day to listen to it on Audible, Sam reports on his vegetable garden an Edwin goes celeb spotting in his neighborhood. In which we don’t review Total Recall because Edwin forgot to devote 2 hours a day to listen to it on Audible, Sam reports on his vegetable garden an Edwin goes celeb spotting in his neighborhood. yes full 23 1     21. Sexy Dance 3352ce37-7175-4e00-89c5-872d11551847 http://www.isthistheshow.com/03b02e15 In which we become fascinated by BuzzFeed and we reveal our airplane seat reclining tactics. In which we become fascinated by BuzzFeed and we reveal our airplane seat reclining tactics.

    Show Notes

    Buzzfeed motion pictures

    Edwin was wrong, Jonah Perreti IS CEO and founder of Buzzfeed

    Tasty by Buzzfeed

    The science behind BuzzFeed’s ‘Tasty’ videos

    Ninja X!

    Sexy Dance

    Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles

    Turtle’s Pizza

    Justice League The Flashpoint Paradox

    Burnt

    Flophouse - Burnt

    J.K. Rowling’s spreadsheet

    Pandora’s Star by Peter F. Hamilton

    Hello Internet episode where they go to Dismaland

    Startup podcast episode about Justin.tv and Twitch

    ]]>     Fri, 06 May 2016 23:30:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:36:12 In which we become fascinated by BuzzFeed and we reveal our airplane seat reclining tactics. In which we become fascinated by BuzzFeed and we reveal our airplane seat reclining tactics. yes full 22 1     20. Worst. Person. Ever. 8ec1f29b-716e-411b-979b-f81788bd388e http://www.isthistheshow.com/ce2247f6 In which we review Douglas Coupland’s most recent novel Worst. Person. Ever., Edwin wishes Sam Happy Birthday on Facebook and Sam discovers how decaf is made. In which we review Douglas Coupland’s most recent novel Worst. Person. Ever., Edwin wishes Sam Happy Birthday on Facebook and Sam discovers how decaf is made.

    Corrections, Omissions & Updates

    Toby’s Estate Coffee

    Decaf coffee pop-shop

    Swiss Water - decaf coffee

    How decaf coffee is made

    Buzzfeed making-of video

    Special FX videos - Fallout vs. Skyrim

    Book Club

    Worst. Person. Ever.

    Billy Elliot angry dance

    Leisure Suit Larry

    Sam’s next book club suggestion - Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story by Arnold Schwarzenegger

    ]]>     Fri, 29 Apr 2016 00:30:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:42:47 In which we review Douglas Coupland’s most recent novel Worst. Person. Ever., Edwin wishes Sam Happy Birthday on Facebook and Sam discovers how decaf is made. In which we review Douglas Coupland’s most recent novel Worst. Person. Ever., Edwin wishes Sam Happy Birthday on Facebook and Sam discovers how decaf is made. yes full 21 1     19. Daredeviler 57c10cda-4f02-48e0-b367-b11021f05ff3 http://www.isthistheshow.com/c17a0083 In which chat about Daredevil season 2, Sam does a suprisingly good Wilson Fisk impression and Edwin jives in. In which chat about Daredevil season 2, Sam does a rather good Wilson Fisk impression and Edwin jives in

    Corrections, Omissions & Updates

    Revisiting Steelheart and Brandon Sanderson

    Brandon Sanderson’s website with progress bars

    We might check out Ancillary Justice

    Brandon Sanderson’s podcast

    Scriptnotes - The Batman in the High Castle

    Last Voyage

    Blackbox - Rating hack on Medium

    Daredevil Season 2

    Every Frame a Painting - Jackie Chan

    Spliter and the Foot clan

    Billy Madison GIF

    Keysi from Batman Begins

    ]]>     Fri, 22 Apr 2016 11:00:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:46:21 In which chat about Daredevil season 2, Sam does a suprisingly good Wilson Fisk impression and Edwin jives in. In which chat about Daredevil season 2, Sam does a suprisingly good Wilson Fisk impression and Edwin jives in. yes full 20 1     18. Steelheart be3efc8e-9dbf-4729-bedc-1dacfdb705b7 http://www.isthistheshow.com/fb038d17 In which Edwin loves another fictional extravaganza while Sam deals with coffee filters and butterfly nets. In which Edwin loves another fictional extravaganza while Sam deals with coffee filters and butterfly nets.

    Book Club

    Steelheart

    Edwin’s suggestion for the next fortnight - Worst. Person. Ever.

    PSGs

    Last Voyage

    Ninja 9

    ]]>     Thu, 14 Apr 2016 22:30:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:40:35 In which Edwin loves another fictional extravaganza while Sam deals with coffee filters and butterfly nets. In which Edwin loves another fictional extravaganza while Sam deals with coffee filters and butterfly nets. no full 19 1     17. A Sack of Clams 92e4b5bf-6a4a-4399-97c2-9a86a1e3a5bd http://www.isthistheshow.com/ab9673c3 In which Edwin bulks up with breakfast soup and does his workouts in Sam’s bus gym.

    Shownotes

    Slow Carb Diet

    Bus gyms exist!!

    Amazing Grass

    Withings smart scale

    Eye drops in drinks

    Bosch - Amazon Original

    The Outs

    What makes a show gay?

    Broad City is a kiwi/pineapple for Sam

    Better Call Saul on Netflix

    BREAKING BAD - Motivated Camera Movement

    ]]>     Fri, 08 Apr 2016 23:10:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:43:14 In which Edwin bulks up with breakfast soup and does his workouts in Sam’s bus gym. In which Edwin bulks up with breakfast soup and does his workouts in Sam’s bus gym. yes full 17 1     16. Linchpin d6a84647-8dbd-45f4-aa5e-99ca68847863 http://www.isthistheshow.com/82f8c9f3 In which we review Linchpin by Seth Godin, Sam becomes a farmer and Edwin says “ranch”. In which we review Linchpin by Seth Godin, Sam becomes a farmer and Edwin says “ranch”.

    Show notes

    COUs

    Note: Friday is now the new day for fresh episodes of Is This The Show, starting this Friday!

    International Tabletop Day

    Book Club

    Linchpin: Are You Indespensible?

    Accompanying image for Linchpin

    Next book selected by Sam: Steelheart - The Reckoners, Book 1

    PSGs

    Sam is still making is way through Daredevil Season 2

    ]]>     Sun, 03 Apr 2016 23:10:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:42:29 In which we review Linchpin by Seth Godin, Sam becomes a farmer and Edwin says “ranch”. In which we review Linchpin by Seth Godin, Sam becomes a farmer and Edwin says “ranch”. yes full 16 1     15. Fan Mail 82fcd475-c2cd-4845-93cc-3c357ac564b5 http://www.isthistheshow.com/9d1f38bf In which we receive our first fan mail, Edwin derails us with nonsense and Sam eats some British gum. In which we receive our first fan mail, Edwin derails us with nonsense and Sam eats some British gum.

    Show Notes

    Corrections, Omissions & Updates

    The Dip

    Love Actually vs. 4 Weddings Sam’s poll Edwin’s poll

    American Truck Simulator

    Densha de Go train controller

    Lara Croft Go

    A lovely care package!

    Tascam digital recorder

    20th Century Fox Theme - Flute ver.

    Jurassic Park Theme - Melodica ver.

    ASMR Video of someone taking 30 mins to open a package

    R.A.O.K.

    Codenames boardgame

    Jaffa Cakes debate

    Podcasts, Shows and Games

    Day of the Tentacle Remastered

    Grim Fandango Remastered

    Broken Age

    PS Vita

    Stardew Valley

    Reply All - Zardulu

    Creative Coding Podcast

    The Rebound Podcast

    Turning This Car Around Podcast

    Ninja of the week

    ]]>     Sun, 27 Mar 2016 23:00:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:54:01 In which we receive our first fan mail, Edwin derails us with nonsense and Sam eats some British gum. In which we receive our first fan mail, Edwin derails us with nonsense and Sam eats some British gum. yes full 15 1     14. Sprint 40fd6001-d6d4-40f5-85bc-077528b3e2c4 http://www.isthistheshow.com/3581f192 In which we review Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days by Jake Knapp, Edwin finds out that Tom Clancy is dead and Sam doesn’t have time for all this. In which we review Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days by Jake Knapp, Edwin finds out that Tom Clancy is dead and Sam doesn’t have time for all this.

    Show Notes

    Corrections, Omissions & Updates

    Lara Croft Go

    Game Center is Still Broken After Six Months

    Ninja Of The Week Six

    Brushes from Kyle T Webster

    Book Club

    Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days by Jake Knapp

    How We Tried to Design Our Own Book Cover

    What is an Agile ‘retro’?

    Next book: Linchpin by Seth Godin

    Podcasts, Shows and Games

    The Division

    Blackbox for iOS

    ]]>     Sun, 20 Mar 2016 23:00:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:50:45 In which we review Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days by Jake Knapp, Edwin finds out that Tom Clancy is dead and Sam doesn’t have time for all this. In which we review Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days by Jake Knapp, Edwin finds out that Tom Clancy is dead and Sam doesn’t have time for all this. yes full 14 1     13. The Mr Coffee of the Baby World df924b75-72fa-4648-9fb7-a7a5aedd9072 http://www.isthistheshow.com/249a959d In which we review The Magicians, Sam ruins the phrase “brew coffee” and Edwin eats two jellybeans. In which we review The Magicians, Sam ruins the phrase “brew coffee” and Edwin eats two jellybeans.

    Show Notes

    Corrections Omissions & Updates

    By The Seaside for 10 mins with a walking toast

    The “Sports Whale” Ziploc bag

    Framed - the game with sound issues

    Sam is currently playing Clash Royale
    ...which has minor elements from Hearthstone
    ...which is influenced by Magic The Gathering

    Podcasts, Shows and Games

    NPR says The Expanse is the best Sci-Fi show in the last decade

    The Magicians on SyFy

    The Magicians by Lev Grossman

    SyFy likes scenes with levitating sex (possibly NSFW, depending on your workplace)

    You Do You by Buzzfeed on YouTube

    Alice Isn’t Dead

    The Archers on BBC Radio 4

    ]]>     Sun, 13 Mar 2016 23:00:00 -0400 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:58:18 In which we review The Magicians, Sam ruins the phrase “brew coffee” and Edwin eats two jellybeans. In which we review The Magicians, Sam ruins the phrase “brew coffee” and Edwin eats two jellybeans. yes full 13 1     12. The Peripheral 1ee296e6-4ff6-48fe-b25a-9e9343ee9004 http://www.isthistheshow.com/13c7be18 In which Sam uses the peri to go to the Sushi Barn in a squidsuit and Edwin uses the tipstaff in the wheelieboy to sidestep Luke 4:5. In which Sam uses the peri to go to the Sushi Barn in a squidsuit and Edwin uses the tipstaff in the wheelieboy to sidestep Luke 4:5.

    Show Notes

    Corrections, Omissions & Updates

    99 Percent Invisible - All In Your Head - the episode about Hannibal

    Sam’s Pyle Mic

    Harry Potter Jelly Beans

    Jelly Belly Flavor Guide

    Sam plays Mysterium again.

    Book Club

    The Peripheral

    Primer how-it-works diagram

    Primer timeline explanation

    Sam likes this explanation better

    Next book - Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days

    Sprint book cover design post

    PSGs

    Story and Star Wars: The Force Awakens

    Star Wars ring theory

    Robocop Symmetry

    Framed game

    Ninja 4 is sad

    ]]>     Sun, 06 Mar 2016 23:00:00 -0500 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 01:11:09 In which Sam uses the peri to go to the Sushi Barn in a squidsuit and Edwin uses the tipstaff in the wheelieboy to sidestep Luke 4:5. In which Sam uses the peri to go to the Sushi Barn in a squidsuit and Edwin uses the tipstaff in the wheelieboy to sidestep Luke 4:5. yes full 12 1     11. The Y Files ac3c96d2-ba13-417a-9a23-bc8af6749ef5 http://www.isthistheshow.com/fe19ceb6 In which we review The X Files, Edwin can’t count ninjas and Sam reads tweets from John Carmack. In which we review The X Files, Edwin can’t count ninjas and Sam reads tweets from John Carmack

    Show Notes

    COUs

    Friendshipping lyrics of last line

    Secret Hitler

    Buffer

    Rey’s bread recipe

    PSGs

    Cortex - Business Monk

    Technical spikes

    Doom Engine Code Walkthough

    Carmack Tweets

    Mysterium Previously a Polish game called Tajemnicze Domostwo created by 2 Ukranian game designers.

    Touchtone

    Superhot

    X-Files Season 10 Mini-season

    ]]>     Sun, 28 Feb 2016 23:00:00 -0500 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 01:03:30 In which we review The X Files, Edwin can’t count ninjas and Sam reads tweets from John Carmack. In which we review The X Files, Edwin can’t count ninjas and Sam reads tweets from John Carmack. yes full 11 1     10. The Expanse 73a57d5c-9d43-41cd-b703-d4e531368a5e http://www.isthistheshow.com/44950247 In which we learn what a ristretto is, Sam sleeps on the job and Edwin reveals his policy on wishing people happy birthday on Facebook. In which we learn what a ristretto is, Sam sleeps on the job and Edwin reveals his policy on wishing people happy birthday on Facebook.

    Show Notes

    Corrections, Omissions & Updates

    The Coffee Nap

    Ristretto - now you know too.

    Screenshot Sam’s Do Not Touch folder on his phone

    Kill News Feed Chrome extension

    Friendshipping theme song last line

    PSGs (or this week, GSPs)

    Valve should really update the look and feel of Steam.

    Firewatch on Steam

    Crazy controller control scheme (aka every modern game controls)

    Panic Software

    One of Sam’s favorite show - Sports Night

    Snuffy

    Representing the Mambo - Little Feat

    Edwin’s favorite new show - The Katering Show

    UI of The Expanse Broad City

    Song Exploder - The Martian

    Surprisingly Awesome - Tubthumping

    Pen Addict Podcast

    Pen calligraphy ASMR

    ]]>     Sun, 21 Feb 2016 23:30:00 -0500 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 01:06:25 In which we learn what a ristretto is, Sam sleeps on the job and Edwin reveals his policy on wishing people happy birthday on Facebook. In which we learn what a ristretto is, Sam sleeps on the job and Edwin reveals his policy on wishing people happy birthday on Facebook. yes full 10 1     9. Essentialism f405c7eb-463d-4df2-939b-5647c7fc39f4 http://www.isthistheshow.com/fcc5073a In which we review Essentialism by Greg McKeown and talk about Terminator Genisys without doing an Arnie impression. In which we review Essentialism by Greg McKeown and talk about Terminator Genisys without doing an Arnie impression.

    Show Notes

    Corrections Omissions and Updates (and Apologies)

    100ninja.tumblr.com

    99% Invisible

    Book Club

    Essentialism: The Dedicated Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown.

    We listened to the Audible version.

    Podcasts, Shows and Games

    Terminator Genisys

    James Cameron approves of Terminator Genisys

    The Expanse - Donkey balls

    Deep Blue Sea w/ Thomas Jane

    Friendshipping - Emotional Dumping Ground (and Sexual Pooping)

    The Writer’s Panel - Dawson’s Creek

    Top Four - Dunkin Donuts

    The Flop House - Golden Child

    The Magicians on SyFy

    Sports Night

    11.22.63 on hulu

    Firewatch

    Steam (whatever that is)

    Pillow Talk with Sam and Edwin

    The Casper Pillow

    Cervical Pillow

    ]]>     Sun, 14 Feb 2016 23:00:00 -0500 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 01:10:29 In which we review Essentialism by Greg McKeown and talk about Terminator Genisys without doing an Arnie impression. In which we review Essentialism by Greg McKeown and talk about Terminator Genisys without doing an Arnie impression. yes full 9 1     8. The Easiest Of Fruit 39360986-2bff-4b9c-82f1-cf1d63d22069 http://www.isthistheshow.com/31c401d2 In which Sam can’t count ninjas and Edwin is baffled by the X Files. In which Sam can’t count ninjas and Edwin is baffled by the X Files.

    Show Notes

    Corrections, Omissions & Updates

    Chapters App by Tom Pritchard

    Sentinels of the Multiverse

    Sam messed up again. It’s 100 Ninja

    Shows, Podcasts and Games

    Gilmore Girls on Netflix

    Melissa McCarthy and Gilmore Girls

    The Heat

    Heat

    Spy

    Miranda on Hulu

    X Files Season 10 Episode 3

    Hello Internet - Germs, Guns and Steel

    Americapox: The Missing Plague

    The Sampler - Tiny Bank Teller

    The Heart - Gina Gold

    Explain Things To Me - Professional Gamer Hafu

    The Witness game

    Beautiful spoiler-free screenshot of The Witness

    The Bit Where We Do New Stuff

    Night Knight

    The SweetHome

    A House By The Park

    Sam’s Shower head

    ]]>     Sun, 07 Feb 2016 23:00:00 -0500 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:52:10 In which Sam can’t count ninjas and Edwin is baffled by the X Files. In which Sam can’t count ninjas and Edwin is baffled by the X Files. no full 8 1     7. The War of Art ce99d93a-6626-4ff1-9989-5a0cccc0e972 http://www.isthistheshow.com/31c4cfb8 In which we review The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, Edwin injures himself knitting and Sam talks from his big flappy mouth-hole. In which we review The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, Edwin injures himself knitting and Sam talks from his big flappy mouth-hole.

    Show Notes

    Corrections, Omissions & Updates

    The Nerdist - Jason Alexander

    Andrew Lincoln’s real name

    Love Actually

    Christmas is All Around

    The Walking Dead spoiler as said on The Nerdist

    For Colored Nerds

    Sampler from Gimlet

    Knitting Pain

    Book Club

    The War of Art

    3x3s - 3 good points, 3 bad points, 3 future points

    Making your bed in the morning.

    Sam meant 100 Ninjas not 1000 Ninjas.

    The Bit Where We Do New Stuff

    The X-Files

    Touchtone

    Ridiculous Fishing

    Life is Strange

    Firewatch

    Olly Moss

    Matt Willis - Don’t Let It Go To Waste

    Robbie Williams - Angels

    YouTube - Take that - How Deep Is Your Love

    ]]>     Sun, 31 Jan 2016 23:00:00 -0500 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:53:28 In which we review The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, Edwin injures himself knitting and Sam talks from his big flappy mouth-hole. In which we review The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, Edwin injures himself knitting and Sam talks from his big flappy mouth-hole. yes full 7 1     6. There Are No Applebee's in England 403e3b12-bc92-44e9-a76d-ac1a2561d22c http://www.isthistheshow.com/b4fdd470 In which Sam finds his old J-Pop podcast and Edwin forgets the names of 90s actors. In which Sam finds his old J-Pop podcast and Edwin forgets the names of 90s actors.

    Show Notes

    YouTube - Gloria - Ziggy First song played from Sam's J-Pop podcast.

    CD Sales/Rentals in Japan

    Romero's new level for DOOM

    Romero's reply to us!

    Ski School

    Amazing Stories)

    Full episode of Toys of Caliban

    Subterfuge - The best game Sam never wants to play again.

    Screenshot - of Subterfuge in-game chat.

    Web Diplomacy

    Tapper

    Desert Golf - Demon Hole 3287

    CICGC - Obama

    The Nerdist - Jason Alexander

    Cowboy Bebop on Hulu

    Yahoo TV Guide App

    Leviathan Wakes on GoodReads

    For Colored Nerds - Ep. 32 - Dear White People

    Friendshipping - Put This In Your Moleskine Journal

    Reply All - The Cathedral

    New Season of X-Files

    Kumail Nanjiani's - The X-Files Files Ep. 55

    ]]>     Sun, 24 Jan 2016 23:30:00 -0500 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:50:03 In which Sam finds his old J-Pop podcast and Edwin forgets the names of 90s actors. In which Sam finds his old J-Pop podcast and Edwin forgets the names of 90s actors. no full 6 1     5. The Preppiest of Ducks 56534ea0-6046-47a0-9eed-f8ec9bf4d933 http://www.isthistheshow.com/25266500 In which Sam accidentally writes a best-selling book on parenting and Edwin multitasks in the bath. In which Sam accidentally writes a best-selling book on parenting and Edwin multitasks in the bath.

    Show Notes

    Correction & Omissions & Updates (COUs)

    Us: @isthistheshowfm

    Not Us: @isthistheshow

    Book Club

    The Devil You Know by Mike Carey on Amazon

    The Rest of the Show

    Making A Muderer

    Netflix didn’t expect Making a Murderer to be such a hit

    Scriptnotes - Nobody Knows Anything

    The Expanse TV Show

    Drew Petersen tweets on Desert Golfing and The Expanse

    Leviathan Wakes: Book 1 of The Expanse

    James SA Corey

    The Boys - a TV Movie with John Lithgow and James Woods

    Young Sherlock Holmes

    Justin Bieber - Sorry

    Drake (Artist)

    Drake (Bird)

    Mallard (Bird)

    360 degree feedback

    Kid Plays Spotify Ad theme variations

    Guy Bathes In Raw Denim Jeans

    ]]>     Mon, 18 Jan 2016 02:00:00 -0500 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 01:01:52 In which Sam accidentally writes a best-selling book on parenting and Edwin multitasks in the bath. In which Sam accidentally writes a best-selling book on parenting and Edwin multitasks in the bath. yes full 5 1     4. Duck McScrooge bea8e29e-8af7-4c19-a351-b998bb45ac0b http://www.isthistheshow.com/7cd5a713 In which Sam and Edwin provide you with a guide on how to spot pop stars In which Sam and Edwin provide you with a guide on how to spot pop stars

    Show Notes

    Lynda.com is a great online resource for tutorials - NOT for accents.

    Crackle - CICGC

    The Expanse on Syfy

    HBO exec takes the blame for True Detective Season Two

    Sentinels of the Universe Multiverse

    Questions from Twitter

    Edwin’s top three board games

    1. Rise of the Zombies
    2. Forbidden Island
    3. Guess Who

    Sam’s top three board games (for a family setting)

    1. Dixit
    2. Forbidden Island
    3. Werewolf Resistance

    Desert Golfing

    Frog Fractions

    The Order 1886

    VR Fantastic Contraption

    How to Use the Three Seashells

    Podcast episodes of the week

    Shut up and Sit Down - Drinking Games

    Startup Episode 19 - Diversity Report

    CBS streaming app

    Serial Season Two, Episode Four - The Captors

    Edwin’s favorite Serial episode from Season One

    The bit where we do new things

    Sewing machine Sam is eyeing

    Sweethome recommends this classy sewing machine

    La Casita Yarn Shop Cafe

    Sheep and Stitch

    You bow to no one

    Why does Frodo have to leave Middle Earth

    CGP Grey Lord of The Rings videos part one and part two

    CGP Grey YouTube Channel

    Hello Internet podcast

    Friendshipping podcast and the Fellowshipping Of The Ring episode

    ]]>     Sun, 10 Jan 2016 23:00:00 -0500 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 01:03:32 In which Sam and Edwin provide you with a guide on how to spot pop stars In which Sam and Edwin provide you with a guide on how to spot pop stars yes full 4 1     3. Jagged Little Pillow 60c7426e-013d-4b98-b46d-e6fc78c70c1e http://www.isthistheshow.com/6defdc57 In which Edwin tries something new in the bedroom and Sam fixes the top of his funnel. In which Edwin tries something new in the bedroom and Sam fixes the top of his funnel.

    Star Wars The Force Awakens - SPOILERS between 28:45 and 38:00

    Show notes

    Edwin Starts Playing Forbidden Island

    Sam listens to Edwin’s top album from last year: Nigel Good - Nothing Out Here

    Sam’s song pick from the album - Flight

    Edwin listens to Sam’s top album from last year: Carly Rae Jepsen - Emotion

    Edwin’s private song pick from the album - Run Away With Me

    Porter Robinson - Worlds

    Sam’s Ryo Nakamura playlist

    The Flop House

    The Flop House - 50 Shades of Grey episode

    Reply All - Latest “Yes Yes No” Episode - I Love You, I Loathe You

    Sam's Reply All Shortlist:

    1 - A Stranger Says I Love You
    3 - We Know What You Did
    5 - Jennicam
    11 - Did Errol Morris’ Brother Invent Email
    13 - Love is Lies
    15 - The Art of Making & Fixing Mistakes
    19 - Underdog
    29 - The Takeover
    36 - Today’s the Day
    39 - Reply All Exploder
    44 - Shine On You Crazy Goldman
    45 - The Rainbow Pug
    48 - I Love You, I Loathe You

    When podcasts had cover art that could be changed during the show

    Ricky Gervais Show

    Ruby Rogues

    Are all Storm Troopers black?

    Avdi Grimm - The Force Awakens is the dad rock of movies

    Edwin’s most popular tweet

    @SwiftOnSecurity

    The Tim Ferris podcast w/ Noah Kagan

    MyPillow

    Sam’s new pillow - again.

    Edwin’s cheap ass ikea pillows

    How To Fold a Fitted Sheet

    The Ninja T-Shirt Fold

    Edwin’s review of The Power of Habit

    Audible

    The PX Method for reading faster

    Flip a coin on random.org

    The Devil You Know by Mike Carey

    io9’s list of addictive book series

    ]]>     Sun, 03 Jan 2016 20:30:00 -0500 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 01:13:48 In which Edwin tries something new in the bedroom and Sam fixes the top of his funnel. In which Edwin tries something new in the bedroom and Sam fixes the top of his funnel. Star Wars, The Power of Habit, Pillows yes full 3 1     2. The Holiday Despecial 44cf9876-1147-4214-8fa2-a2cf5ff55354 http://www.isthistheshow.com/97df2ac7 In which Edwin thinks he’s Starlee Kine and Sam teaches us about the different types of festive bells. In which Edwin thinks he’s Starlee Kine and Sam teaches us about the different types of festive bells.

    Show notes

    First use of the word podcast by Ben Hammersley in The Guardian

    Heroes of the Storm

    Rogue One picture Sam mentions

    Spotify Lightsaber by Drew Peterson

    Sam’s Five Stages of Spoilerization

    Sam’s Star Wars Spoiler

    Serial

    Overcast - Get the app! The website is meh.

    Our nemesis Is This The Show on Twitter

    Starlee Kine and Mystery Show

    Don’t break the chain

    Comedians in cars getting coffee

    Eight Cup Classic Chemex

    The Best Leafblower

    Edwin’s blog post on the podcast

    The Folly of Stretch Goals

    Rodney Yee says “inhale, exhale”

    Forbidden Island

    Rise of the Zombies

    ]]>     Mon, 28 Dec 2015 09:30:00 -0500 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 00:45:39 In which Edwin thinks he’s Starlee Kine and Sam teaches us about the different types of festive bells. In which Edwin thinks he’s Starlee Kine and Sam teaches us about the different types of festive bells. yes full 2 1     1. Pilot ded72150-0eb3-4f7c-a9b6-dfe513e27cc7 http://www.isthistheshow.com/59984394 In which Sam pop-quizzes himself on Dungeons and Dragons and Edwin impresses no one by knowing what GIF stands for. In which Sam pop-quizzes himself on Dungeons and Dragons and Edwin impresses no one by knowing what GIF stands for

    Show notes

    ]]>     Mon, 21 Dec 2015 13:30:00 -0500 edvanbeinum@gmail.com (Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum) Samwoo E and Edwin van Beinum 01:01:45 In which Sam pop-quizzes himself on Dungeons and Dragons and Edwin impresses no one by knowing what GIF stands for. In which Sam pop-quizzes himself on Dungeons and Dragons and Edwin impresses no one by knowing what GIF stands for. yes full 1 1