About Christin

Sound engineer, writer, goofball. Capable of making any conversation about BBC Sherlock. Or burritos. There's more to me than that. ...But not much. @NerosLyre

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TiSB 88 Hearthstone

TiSB #88: Hearthstoned

Guest panelist Chris joins us for a discussion on this year’s hilarious Superbowl and Blizzard’s new free to play CCG, Hearthstone. Discussion ranges from casual play to advanced strategy.

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TiSB 86 FilmCritHulk

TiSB #86: HULK SMASH! …into ebook market

We dive into the wonderful world of screenwriting, and thoroughly review FilmCritHulk’s new ebook, Screenwriting 101. Plot holes! Hero’s Journey! Star Wars/Star Trek! Wine! SMASH!

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TiSB 84 2014

TiSB #84: Welcome to 2014

A five person panel kicks off the new year with a recap of 2013’s major ups and downs. Then we take a peek into the next 12 months of media madness.

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Movies & TV

TiSB Roundtable: Xmas movies UNCHAINED

It’s that time of year, folks! Christmastime! The lights! The presents! The early onset diabetes! Can’t you just smell the goddamn CHEER!? (Sure you can.)

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TiSB 83 Hobbit

TiSB #83: Hobbits & Cumberdragons

It’s that time of the year again! That’s right, Peter Jackson movie time! A dynamic duo takes a deep look into The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Smaaaaaaaaaaawwwg.

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TiSB #82: Let’s Roll

The panel goes on its very first adventure in the mysterious world of Dungeons & Dragons. It does not end well…

Featuring: Marcus, Jeff, Christin, Steve

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Blog

I am Sherlocked and So Can You

Navigating 56 short stories and 4 novels, a guide to Sherlock Holmes literature for the novice reader.

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TiSB #80: Catching Fire

Happy Thanksgiving! TiSB celebrates this feasting day with an ironic hour of discussion on The Hunger Games: Catching Fire!

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TiSB #79: Magical Kingdoms

The panel tackles the new trailer for Maleficent, then takes a walk down memory lane with favorite fables, folklore, and “Disney” stories.

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This is Serious Business #77: Wiggin’ Out

Christin hosts as she and Jon navigate the upcoming blitzkrieg of Marvel films, then Michelle hops in for a panel review of Ender’s Game. Spoiler alert: It’s kinda meh.

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This is Serious Business #76: Oktoberween!

Beer! Candy! Mega Panel! Drinking Games! It’s TiSB’s special holiday episode spectacular: Oktoberween!

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This is Serious Business #73: The Kids Aren’t Alright

The panel discussed the sub-genre of “Kids in Peril” and checks out the latest trailer for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Also, we learn that Jon love Metallica.

Featuring: Jeff, Jon, Michelle, Christin

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This is Serious Business #71: Fall Previewing

An Iron 3 panel talks Fall Television and the modern economics of gaming. Also, Marcus determines who would win in a battle between 90’s Hulk Hogan and Spiderman.

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This is Serious Business #70: My Robot Friend

Rob, Christin, and Marcus are joined by special guests! Plus spinoffs and the trailer for Escape from Tomorrow, oh my!

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This is Serious Business #68: Just Like Prometheus…

Christin and Michelle share some wine and talk World’s End, all while Michelle is introduced to our favorite movie.

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This is Serious Business #67: Alternative Mainstream

Jon reviews Kick Ass 2 while an Iron 3 panel discusses comics beyond the DC/Marvel Universe, plus how to build worlds!

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This is Serious Business #66: Doctor F***ing WHO?

Multiple panels participate as we take on Peter Capaldi as The Doctor, the return of Newsroom, The International 3 finals and WCS, and the finale of Fantasy Summer Box Office!

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This is Serious Business #65: Shut Up and Take My Money!

Rob takes up the hosting mantle as the team dives into Spike Lee’s Oldboy remake, Snowpiercer, Elder Scrolls Online, Valve’s The International, modern marketing, and more! It’s a metric ton of wallet-damaging fun!

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