Welcome to the “test episode” of WhatTheCast, recorded on 02/08/2007. Brian, Crispy & Stephen spend a little time talking about Anna Nichole Smith, crazy astronauts, comic mashups, the madness of the 24-hours news networks and why Brian can’t always be found using Google.
Random Chit-Chat:
- Brian is going to Germany thanks to his employer
- Stephen’s Baby 2.0 is due in May
WhatTheTopics:
- Why does the news focus on Anna-Nichole Smith and LED signs in Boston?
- How can you be famous for being famous?
- Boston response to ATHF is looking secure, but not really secure … same as the TSA.
- The 24 hour news cycle exists to invent news, just like ESPN had to invent sports.
- Crazy diaper wearing women … in … spaaaaaaace!
- What happens when astronauts go crazy on a long space mission?
- Space shuttle … NASCAR in space or dumptruck to low-Earth orbit?
- When will private industry free us from government space control?
- Why can’t Google always find Brian?
- Comic mashups : “Civil War” Photoshops & “Breakfast of the Gods”
- Army of Darnkess + Marvel Zombies = comedy gold
Homework: count the number of times Brian “ums”, maybe you can win a prize 
Questions … feedback … let us know! comments[at]whatthecast.com
