The New Xbox Experience was sent to all Xbox 360s this week.  We'll go through the NXE and give your our thoughts and impressions.

The way we get our entertainment has changed drastically over the last 20 years.   With the arrival of Netflix watch instantly on the Xbox 360 this week, we take a brief look at how home entertainment has evolved through the years.

I don't wanna grow up, I'm a Toys R Us kid...The jingle that got us all excited.  Seeing what new toys we would be demanding (and usually not get) from our parents.  That sacred time between Halloween and Christmas where we'd make our lists, scour the Sears' Wish Book for that one special gift.  Let's look at the toys we're getting our kids and reminisce on what we got.

Kevin Smith's new movie, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, is in theaters, so now is the perfect time to take a look back at his career.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!  This special episode of Too Old to Grow Up! is all about All Hallow's Eve, the history, the costumes, the movies, and the fun.  We also touch on some past episodes and announce our Super Show Contest Winner.

We're saving our Halloween Special for Halloween, and we just wanted you to know about it.

When was the first time you saw The Rocky Horror Picture Show?  That and other questions will be answered as we're joined by our friend Amanda to discuss the phenomenon of Rocky Horror.

All we want to do is eat your brains!  Zombies have been attacking and torturing us for decades.  Movies, books, comics and games have been created so we can experience all their undead goodness.  Ziggo of Comic Tube joins us as we explore the world of the zombie.

 

We came, we saw, we kicked it's A**!  The Ghostbusters is consistently one of the top rated comedies of all time.  We kick off October with a look back at the lines, the ghosts, the cartoons and the fun that is, The Ghostbusters.

We take a look at our top 5 Best heroes and Baddest villians in this episode of Too Old to Grow Up!   Plus, we talk with Shawn Pryor of PKD Media about the upcoming collected edition of Mercury and the Murd.

Show Links:

• PKD Media

Season three of Heroes began Monday night.  We take time before it airs to talk about the previous seasons, what we like and don't like about the show, and where we think it's heading.  We also talk a bit about our media player of choice, the Microsoft Zune, and Ken has a bit of a rant.  All that this week on Too Old to Grow Up!

The Knight Industries Two-Thousand was the car everyone wanted.  26 years later, the Knight Industries Three-Thousand stands ready to reclaim the magic of it's predecesor.  This episode we discuss the return of Knight Rider.

• Knight Rider 2008
• K.I.T.T. GPS
• Rock Band

The first annual Comic Geek Speak Super Show has come and gone.  Follow us along as we work our way through the weekend, interviewing creators, fellow podcasters, and celebrate that which we have in common, comics.  Listen carefully for a very special contest for a very special prize.

• CGS Super Show
• M.I.M.E.S
• RadioWayne Podcast
• 501st Legion - Vader's Fist
• Garrison Carida
• PKD Media
• Jun Bob Kim
• Ursula Wilde
• Steve Bryant
• Katie Cook
• Half Hour Wasted
• Michael Loria
• Mumblepuss
• N3RDCast
• Mouse Guard
• David Petersen

They call themselved The Speakers of Geek and they host Comic Geek Speak and are producing the Comic Geek Speak Super Show 2008.  More than a convention, the Super Show is a gathering of the community of comic artists, writers and fans in a venue unlike any others.  Ken and Art talk about their expectations going in, who's going to be there, and why it's going to be the best con of the year. 

• CGS Super Show
• Alternate Reality
• HHW Presents: Who Reads the Watchmen

Buckner and Garcia played the music of a generation.  In the 1980's, smoke filled arcades, lit only by the glow of a TV screen, were the hang out of many a teenager.  Those games inspired 9 songs, brought together in an album, titled Pac-Man Fever.

 

Star Wars: The Clone Wars hit theaters and we were there.  Listen in as we give our review of this movie and the place of The Clone Wars in the Star Wars story.

 

Madden 2009 releases today and that can only mean one thing, football season has arrived.  We talk about the video games, football movies and tv, and the game itself. Hut, Hut, HUT!

 

It’s a free form, listener supported episode this week.  We get artist Harold Jennett on the phone to talk about our new look and his comic M.I.M.E.S.  Then we have a free form panel discussion including:  Does Death in Comics mean anything anymore?  Robot Toys!  Video games, achievement points, DC Universe Online, movies and more.

 

Can we fill an hour just talking about Weird Al Yankovic?  Can we do it LIVE over the internet?  Yes on both counts.  We went to see Weird Al in concert and spent this episode talking about our memories of Al and our experience at the show.  We did it all Live on Stickam.com, and you can see the unedited video at http://live.totgu.com.

 

Part 2 of our look at Batman.  This one is all about The Dark Knight.  We saw the movie opening night, we've had a chance to reflect on it to give you our views on the film.  The spoilers start right from the top, no grace period here.

Part 1 of our look at Batman.  We'll talk about Batman in the comics, animation, TV and movies.  We'll touch on the new movie franchise, but come back next week for our full review of The Dark Knight.

 

TOtGU introduces our Retro Gaming Series.  Periodically we'll take an in depth look at our favorite video game systems, games, and trends.  First up, the Sega Dreamcast: Whether it was ahead of it's time, or just bad timing, we'll look at the games, the innovations, and how it set the stage for future game systems.

 

Too Old to Grow Up takes a look at 4th of July blockbusters.  Comedies like Airplane or Men in Black, Dramas like Apollo 13, or Michael Bay spectacles like Armageddon or Transformers, we cover our favorites, and probably some of yours too.

Pixar's latest film, WALL-E comes to theaters this weekend.  Joined by our friend Amy we take a look at what we love about Pixar's films and characters.  We'll talk about the past, discuss the present, and have a look at the future of this most creative of studios.

The Incredible Hulk has arrived in theaters and we give you our thoughts and review.  Before we get into the movie, we'll take a look back on where the Hulk came from, his appearences in the comics, animation, TV and movies.  Don't make us angry...

Xbox practically defined the virutal living room with the first viable online system for a console, keeping the LAN parties, Madden tournaments, and Halo all-nighters alive with friends all over the world.  We stop by for a visit with our friend Matt, one of the many people we keep in touch with through Xbox LIVE, and take a look at how we've kept the games going via Xbox LIVE.

TOtGU! goes on the road.  We spent the Sunday at Wizard World Philadelphia.  Met some new friends and bought some cool stuff.  Listen in for two contests and for info on our new voice mail number.

Show Links:

Wizard World Philly
www.rupertskids.org
www.freakydinkys.com
www.rakgraphics.com
www.cavedrawingink.com
www.superfrat.com

 

We met up with our friend Carl to see Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull this weekend.  Join us as we spend some time discussing not only Crystal Skull, but also Raiders, Temple of Doom and Last Crusade.  Spoilers for all, but the Crystal Skull doesn't start until 41:37 minutes in.  Here's one hint, we liked it.

Show Links:
www.indianajones.com
www.iwantmycomicsnow.com

After the cartoons on Saturday morning, WWF Wrestling was there.  We spend some time remenicing about our favorite wrestling moments, the stars, and the scripts.  Featuring a special introduction and our first ever listener contest. 

Show Links:
Nikolai Volkoff
The Comics Podcast Network

Too Old to Grow Up! - A Proud Member of the Comics Podcast Network

WoW: World of Warcraft.  No other Multi Player Online Role Playing Game can come close to the success of WoW.  With the help of Jim and Jeff, two avid WoW players, we'll explore the game's many sides from the four different viewpoints: The raider, the quester, the casual player, and the noob.  So enter the World...of WARCRAFT!

Show Links:
World of Warcraft
Myrmidon Guild
The Brotherhood
Salazaar
Artural
Ocrilat

Iron Man hits theaters and we were there.  Before the movie, however, we stopped by Comics on the Green for Free Comic Book Day, got some free books, some sketches from DC's Tom Derenick, and even a sneak peak at what's to come.  We'll be talking about all of that, get a little history on Iron Man, and then we'll talk all about the movie.  It's a spoiler filled discussion as well, so be warned.  The spoilers start at 21:44, so you know when to get out (or when to FF to).

Show Links:
http://ironmanmovie.marvel.com/
http://freecomicbookday.com/

Free Comic Book Day is upon us, and we want to know more about the event.  It's a great way to introduce new readers, try a book you would normally not read, or just celebrate the art form of comic books.  We pay a visit to our local comic shop, Comics on the Green, and get the full scoop on the event and the industry from a retailer point of view.

Show Links:

www.comicsonthegreen.com
www.freecomicbookday.com

 

The 2008 New York Comic Con is over, and the clean up begins.  We'll talk about Logan's trip to New York and what Daytona was up to back home.  We talked to some friends and made some new ones, so listen in as we look back on the fun.

Show Links:

• The New York Comic Con
• Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art
• Fred Chao
• Andrew Charipar

Episode 5 is all about the music in your life.  The music you grew up on, the concerts you went to, and what you listen to today.  We cover everything from 8-tracks to American Idol.  We even welcome our first in studio guest for the discussion on this episode of Too Old to Grow Up!

Show Links

• American Idol
• Guitar Hero
• Dragon Force
• Rock Band
• The New York Comic Con

It's our special edition, covering everything about collecting comics, toys, even video games.  Bag and Board, or bind.  Ken goes shopping in NJ and talks to some friends in our first road trip.  Buckle up, it's our longest episode yet.

Show Links:

• Supergirl
• Wild Pig Comics II
• Comic Geek Speak
• Indie Spinner Rack
• Library Binding
• Alvin and the Chipmunks
• Nick.com

It's Episode 3, and we take a look at the summer movie season.  The summer has everything from big screen debuts, animation to live action, and even the return of an old friend.  No time for love, Dr. Jones, Summer Movie Season 2008 starts now!

Show Links:
Iron Man
Speed Racer
Indiana Jones
The Dark Knight
The Incredible Hulk
Batman Begins
Battlestar Galactica

We continue our introduction episodes this week with Part 2 of The Good Old Days.  This week we’ll discuss the cartoons, TV shows and movies that we grew up on, another pick of the week, and just a lot of fun reminiscing.

Show Links:
Baby Got Back – The Musical
Indiana Jones Disney Parks exclusive

Beware the Ides of March, for it brings the inaugural episode of Too Old to Grow Up, a podcast about the kid in all of us.  Join us, Logan MacLeod (Ken) and Daytona24 (Art) each week as we discuss the comics, movies, TV, toys and music of our youth, and all the new stuff we enjoy now.

This week we’ll try to help you get to know us by touching on the Toys, Comics and Video Games we played, and continue to play today.  We’ll also begin our “Pick of the Weekâ€? and kick off our website and forum.

Show Links:
World of Warcraft
Amazing Spider-Man
Comics NOW!

Promo reel for Too Old to grow up, a new podcast about the stuff we all grew up on: Cartoons, comics, movies, music and a whole lot more. 

Relive with us the good ol' days and listen in as we discuss what's new.  Join the discussion at our message boards, post a comment, or just hang out at www.toooldtogrowup.com.

Because you haven't grown up yet, why start now?