Startrek.com being shutdown? The writer’s strike being broken by late-night talk show hosts? Christmas shopping lists for people with no spending limits?

Who can cover such a broad list of topics without losing their minds? That would be Brian, Patrick and Crispy on this pre-holiday episode of WhatTheCast.

Featuring promos for Playing for Keeps and The Zombie Channel. Show notes after the cut …

Startrek.com is being shutdown by CBS. Not necessarily a wise move in light of the new movie coming out. If only there was some way *wikipedia* for fans to *wikipedia* keep this kind of information *wikipedia* up to date.

http://www.ajc.com/opinion/content/opinion/stories/2007/12/12/citizened_1213.html
FTA - “Supporters of “citizen journalism” argue it provides independent, accurate, reliable information that the traditional media don’t provide. While it has its place, the reality is it really isn’t journalism at all, and it opens up information flow to the strong probability of fraud and abuse. The news industry should find some way to monitor and regulate this new trend.”

NBC bring Leno & Conan back w/o writers

NBC refunds ad money due to writer’s strike & low ratings

Pricey X-Mas Gifts:

• $9,000 Wii
• Only 25,000 pounds for electricity from a personal windmill (payback period estimated at 18 years)
• Tired of shopping for wine? Just make your own. Only $5,999 for a WinePod (requires USB)

 

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