OK, here it is, the poverty edition of LOSTCasts. Why the poverty edition you ask? Well, because there is zero production quality, the sound is screwed up and there is no John or Matt. But, what we lack in production quality we make up for in content. Brian L. made his comeback and thankfully so because I have nothing. So sit back and enjoy the poverty edition of LOSTCasts.
Download podcast 37 here
(note, there is a 50/50 chance I did this right, so the link above might not work)
Join us next week for a new podcast and we'll talk about the latest episode of Lost.
Stay LOST.
Just to let you know, it didn't work. It's not on itunes, nor can it be downloaded from that link. Hope you can fix it.
Denz
Posted by: Matthew Denham | October 15, 2006 at 12:08 PM
Works for me ....
Posted by: Mark B | October 15, 2006 at 12:11 PM
it Working for me m8
Posted by: WhiteSword | October 15, 2006 at 12:11 PM
I take that back, it does work on the site, but isn't on itunes yet, sorry I havn't donloaded it from the site before.
Denz
Posted by: Matthew Denham | October 15, 2006 at 12:12 PM
it does work from itunes
dont worry guys
Posted by: Rey | October 15, 2006 at 12:15 PM
Right click the link, then left click on "Save as". Save to your desktop, and then just double click to play it.
Posted by: Gavin | October 15, 2006 at 12:18 PM
Right click the link, then left click on "Save as". Save to your desktop, and then just double click to play it.
Posted by: Gavin | October 15, 2006 at 12:18 PM
I don't know if anyone has posted this yet, but whatever
there is a new audio Official Lost Podcast out in Itunes
go check it out.
Posted by: Rey | October 15, 2006 at 12:21 PM
Just listening to the first part of the podcast and your slating the episode. I loved it. Not the best ever but the best this series. The backstory was interesting and exciting, the on the island action was fanatastic, sawyer and kate kiss, great action with Henry Gale and the shooting from Sun. Whats wrong with you all! Are you guys totally about the mythology or something. This episode showed us the irony of last years episode "The whole truth", it showed how clever and shrewd Sawyer still is, and how Henry is slowly cracking Jack.
Your evidence for it being rubbish was also biased, there's loads of positive response for this episode on the numbers forum and the fuselage. Other podcasts were also positive about it. Cheer up, are you ecpecting a new village every episode or something?
Denz
Posted by: Matthew Denham | October 15, 2006 at 12:21 PM
have any of you fond the Official Lost Cast vid
in wmv format?
Posted by: Rey | October 15, 2006 at 12:33 PM
whoah! whats up with sound!!! Just kidding... grateful for you doing an episode...
Thanks guys!
Posted by: matt beale | October 15, 2006 at 12:47 PM
The new podcast sounded great on both levels: playback and content.
Another definition for Gallega: The original name of Christopher Columbus ship the Santa Maria. St. Mary and new worlds? More at wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Mar%C3%ADa_%28ship%29
Posted by: OpalMoore | October 15, 2006 at 02:09 PM
The official lost podcast isn't uploaded on the uk itunes yet, anyone know where else I can get it?
Denz
Posted by: Matthew Denham | October 15, 2006 at 02:19 PM
Well I thought that was a good podcast guys. Despite lack of John and Matt, it was a good length, good topics covered, still had the jokes and you mentioning my comments on Sayid, Jin & Sun finding something really made my night guys! Thanks for that! :)
Although how did I forget the possibility of it being the foot?! Lol.
And the sound was fine for me.
Cheers, Pete
Stay Lost.
Posted by: TTD | October 15, 2006 at 02:58 PM
1] I am also leaning towards the 'chain gang' work in this episode being an archeological dig, for two reasons: a) if there's freaky four toed stone feet lying around the island, there might be more freaky stuff worth digging for, and b) because an archeological dig also ties in with my Indiana Jones & Raiders of the Lost Ark observation of the first episode (in the beachside meal scene, replace Ben with Belloq and Kate with Marion in a new dress having a forced meal).
2] Sorry, still dont believe there are mysterious bare-foot Others. Goodwin, when asked by Ana why people and kids are being kidnapped, doesnt act surprised and says 'they're better off'. One group. But a subversive element, as shown by Alex and Karl. (maybe Juliet)
3] The whole Googling 'benjamin linus' thing does indeed lead to lots of interesting info via mackthompsonlaw.com. I had no idea there was a Hanso Air, and that flight 815 was 'utilizing a test version of the Artificial Intelligence Piloting System (AIPS) supplied by The hanso Foundation'.
Posted by: Cihan | October 15, 2006 at 03:04 PM
No Sweat Guys, It sounds great. You are the #1 Lost "Netcast" (Podcast is out, too Appley, its not theirs it's all of ours, so Netcast now). Always a treat to hear intelligent convo on Lost.
Posted by: Atem Ra | October 15, 2006 at 03:19 PM
Great podcast guys! Timely, topical, and thought-provoking.
I don't understand all the hate dished on this episode either. No, it wasn't the best episode of LOST ever, but the great episodes can only stand on the strong stable shoulders of episodes like this one. And although I agree that the main storyline wasn't very compelling, some of the moments in the Kate/Sawyer scenes and the Ben/Jack sequence were spine-tingling. I loved the return of Alex, Ben's revelation, and Sawyer's antics. But yeah, this was a transitional setup episode, plain and simple, and for what it was it was great.
I agree that the story of the Hatchlings will probably be much more compelling. I think the creators know this. Originally next week's episode was supposed to air before this one, but for some reason they swapped them. Perhaps there's some editing reason for this, but I think more likely we're going to have some major turning points next week and the show didn't want to pull out the big guns too early. As I said in my comment in the last thread, "Orientation" as the third episode of season two was really pivotal for the season arc, so I think we're dealing with a similar situation here.
Having said that, I do agree that these episodes might drive away people who are new to LOST and have been reared on more conventional TV that delivers non-stop action. I do think the producers might have planned a more exciting six-episode arc.
Anyway, keep the faith! Again, great show, and I especially liked the analysis of Linus.
Posted by: Seth | October 15, 2006 at 04:12 PM
As more and more episodes of Lost are aired the total number of episodes increases. As this total increases the chances of an episode rating being higher or lower than the statistical median decrease. As the number of episodes of Lost tend to infinity, the rating tends toward "average". Yes I am a maths guy.
Posted by: Wisdo | October 15, 2006 at 04:17 PM
Sounds good to me.
And fyi, the scene where Sun tells Jin about the baby...she's said in interviews that they wouldn't tell her if it was Jin's or not at the time, so maybe it's not a good idea to read too much into facial expressions.
Posted by: Chris | October 15, 2006 at 04:19 PM
This episode was slow-moving? In whose universe? Everyone's getting shocked, shot, or thrown out windows. I mean, Jin brutally beats the crap out of somebody! This is one of the most action-packed episodes of lost ever! It was also the first time we see a darker side of sun; she's typically such a victim and I feel she's really fleshing-out as a character in this episode. this wasn't my favorite episode ever, but I thought it was better than about 50% of Season 2. I can't even imagine what people want out of lost anymore: a forty-minute explosion-fest with new anomolies every few minutes? Sounds awful to me.
Posted by: russellihrig | October 15, 2006 at 04:23 PM
Damn I forgot to "say" as well, Watch the film "Lost Horizons" by Frank Capra. I presume you acolytes have come across it already. Although I havent heard it dicussed on the podcast - Basically remove the "horizons" bit from the title and you have Lost. Literally.
a brief synopsis from IMDB:
"A plane crash delivers a group of people to the secluded land of Shangri-La -- but is it the miraculous utopia it appears to be?"
These survivors are rescued by a mysterious group of people who possess excellent health and may be older than they first appear. What is the secret of Shangrila? etc etc. Top stuff from film genius Frank Capra. Shot in monochrome, no character is all black or all white and a strong moral sense pervades the film; faith, hope and love being the central themes. Other connections: Its set in the himilayas - so lots of snow and ice, but a tropical jungle exists in the middle, thanks to micro climates. Watch for Everett Horton crying in the woods!
Actually If you like Lost maybe dont watch it - SPOILERS!
Warning: I may have made some or all of this post up. It's late, who knows?
Posted by: Wisdo | October 15, 2006 at 04:32 PM
Perhaps we were too hard on the episode. I'm willing to accept that. The fact that we were still able to talk for an hour about it without going in circles or rambling too much shows the episode earned its keep.
Posted by: Blinder | October 15, 2006 at 04:40 PM
I don't mean to be rude but Kate most definitely WAS married. Back in Season 1 her and Sawyer are playing "I never" and he says he's never been married. Kate takes a small sip and says she was married only for a little while. Those pictures of her in a wedding dress are most probably flashbacks to this whirlwind marriage of hers.
Posted by: Janel Drewis | October 15, 2006 at 04:41 PM
Blinder, basically any episode lacking Locke is going to be sup par for a lot of people. Or any episode where Locke is in hapless vitim mode. We only got a brief glimpse of superhero Locke, of "if anyone can get us safely off this Island, It's John Locke" Locke. He is the shows central mystery I feel. However either the writers either dont feel the same or the y do and they just feel a little bit 'O Locke is all you need for a season. A dab'll do ya.
Posted by: Wisdo | October 15, 2006 at 04:47 PM
I don't know, this episode did a bit more for me than the premiere. It didn't have any earth-shattering reveals, except maybe at the end, but I think it setup a lot of interesting plotlines for the next couple of episodes. It also did so while adding some tension/action (like last year's finale).
Sawyer in the labor camp was a nice reminder of how great a character he can be. It's also nice to see that at least one of the three captured is still putting up a fight. He also doesn't buy into Juliet's "good cop" act unlike Jack. And he can read these "Others" better than anyone else.
And that final scene with Ben and Jack was exceptionally well done (but maybe that's because I'm a Sox fan : ). But really, Jack's reaction was perfect. Make fun of his crying escapades, but Matthew Fox is a pretty damn good actor.
Sayid's plan was rubbish, but then again, he wasn't a military strategist either. The writers had to get rid of the boat and they took a lazy way out - the weakest part of the episode.
Jin/Sun's flashback was really well done - at least for what there was left to tell. Again, I think the LOST audience is a pretty smart one, and a lot of the "reveals" in flashbacks are ones that have been speculated on for a while. But still, I think the way the writers have turned the Sun/Jin dymamic basically upside down since season 1 is interesting. They are no longer the "violent and repressive husband" and "loyal and sad wife."
Anyway, they didn't introduce the Colleen character only to have her die off right away. They'll keep her alive just long enough for Jack to make a decision on helping her.
A few other setups:
Sawyer testing out the guards = uprising to follow
Ben monitoring the cages = squashing their plans
Ben offering Jack a chance to go home = the eventual climax of the first 6 episodes.
All that said, I'm glad the next episode is soley focuses on Locke, Desmond and Eko.
Posted by: Raz Minder | October 15, 2006 at 05:22 PM