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Shaun’s Rambles 015: Spoilers vs. Content Warnings

https://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/ShaunsRamblesEpisode015SpoilersVsContentWarnings/ShaunsRamblesEpisode015–SpoilersVsContentWarnings.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSDon’t spoil me with your content warnings, they say! In this episode, I take a crack at the confusion between content warnings and spoilers. What is the difference? Why are content warnings important? What value do content warnings provide? Take a listen to hear my take! Let me know what you think about content warnings and spoilers in the comments below!

The Alphas (Episode 2) of Warehouse 13 (Episode 3.2) in Eureka (Episode 412)

Thank you, SyFy, for making Mondays something to look forward to!  My husband has completely stopped watching Warehouse 13 and hasn’t started watching Alphas, but it’s still a joy to share Eureka with him.. and we got to squee geekily together, which is always a great thing.  However, this week’s episodes of all three were a bit on the serious side (though the Eureka version of serious is never actually THAT serious). Spoilers Ahead!

SFFTV: The 9 Lives (Episode 5) of Teen Wolf (Episode 7)

A week late and a few dollars short, here is the review for last week’s episodes of Teen Wolf and The 9 Lives of Chloe King.  Both were a pretty big improvement over the previous week, but  Teen Wolf still suffers from weak acting out of its main character, and 9 Lives still suffers from including were-cats. Spoilers Ahead!

SFFTV: The Alphas (Pilot) of Warehouse 13 (Episode 3.1) in Eureka (Episode 411)

Yes, I realize I’m a week behind in giving you some spoilery reviews, so perhaps they’re not so spoilery anymore!  Regardless, last Monday was the highlight of my Summer and tonight will be even more exciting in a super geeky way – Felicia Day makes her first appearance on Eureka!!  Yay!  I know you’re all super excited about that.   Quick thoughts – Eureka made a strong showing for its first episode of their half season, Warehouse 13 is definitely improved for having brought in a new character, and Alphas is giving me renewed hope in the Superhero genre. Spoilers Ahead!

SFFTV: True Blood (Episodes 4.2 & 4.3)

Wow I’ve had a crazy busy couple of weeks, but I’m back in the game and ready to zombify myself in front of the boob tube!  And what better way to enjoy the boob tube then by watching a show with actual boobs?  Yes, I realize these shows objectify women, but they also objectify men so it’s equal opportunity!  Lots and lots is going on in Bon Temps and Shreveport, which is still the biggest problem True Blood has.  So much is going on that I’m starting to forget who has which story line and which one I even care about!  Tighten it up, HBO, or you’re going to start losing viewers like flies… (or humans at a Vampire party). Spoilers Ahead!

SFFTV: The 9 Lives (episodes 3 & 4) of Teen Wolf (episodes 5 & 6)

You’ll have to excuse me, I’m having a skeptical day.  Both episodes of both of these shows are getting a little obvious.  It makes me wonder if ABC Family and MTV are under the assumption that all its viewers are ignoramuses (ok, yah, I probably should have realized this sooner.. I mean… look at their other programming).  This is a distinct possibility, but it’s a bit condescending.  I generally don’t like being brow beaten by clever story lines, because it means that they’re not all that clever to start with, but then again, maybe it’s because these are fantasy shows designed for people who don’t like fantasy.  I’ll have to consider this possibility before I watch next week. Spoilers Ahead!