So for this last episode of the year we have a special guest, Tahlya, from General Queeries, another amazing podcast from Thats Not Cannon productions. If you have the time check them out, they are cool and discuss some really important topics. Unfortunately the Professor was not able to join us, he was away on holidays, we wish him well and safe travels.

            We also just wish to say here that we wish Stan Lee a happy Birthday and honour his memory and legacy.

            First up we look at an article about a giant frozen lake on Mars that is 82 kilometers across. Buck wants to do snow angels on it with Voltron. We discuss who would be better to do that with Voltron (the origional – with the vehicles) or Optimus Prime. This leads to a discussion of the similarity between the Power Rangers and Voltron Lion force. Hey you know us we follow the train of thought and have a laugh.

            We then discuss the upcoming movies of 2019, what we are looking for and which we are dreading. Surprisingly (NOT) no one is excited to see the new Aladdin movie with Will Smith. This is shaping up to be the biggest blunder ever from Disney. John Wick 3 is looking promising and exciting; let’s hope it continues to be an amazing franchise.

            So we hope you all keep safe and have an amazing New Year, may the wind be at your back, the sun shine gently on your face and the road rise to meet your every step. Take care, look out for each other and drink lots of water. Nerds Rule, that is all.

EPISODE NOTES:

Icy Martian crater broken by probe

- https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2018-12-21/mars-express-water-ice-korolev-crater-poem/10645984

Predicting big box office hits in 2019

- https://au.ign.com/articles/2018/12/24/box-office-movies-2019-avengers-endgame-star-wars-episode-9-pokemon-detective-pikachu-captain-marvel-spider-man-shazam

Year Review 2018

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018

Other topics discussed

General Queeries podcast

- https://www.thatsnotcanonproductions.com/#/generalqueeries/

Voltron: The Third Dimension

 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voltron:_The_Third_Dimension

Power Rangers

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_Rangers

Lake Barrine Volcanic Crater

- https://www.cairnsattractions.com.au/explore/getting-back-to-nature/lake-barrine-volcanic-crater.407.html

Tsar Bomba

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsar_Bomba

Margret Thatcher

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Thatcher

Falklands War: Regan vs Thatcher

- https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/29/world/europe/falklands-war-caused-rare-friction-for-thatcher-and-reagan.html

Ding Dong the Witch is dead

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ding-Dong!_The_Witch_Is_Dead

Thatcher vs the Unions

- https://www.businessinsider.com.au/thacher-versus-the-unions-2013-4?r=US&IR=T

Thatcher vs the IRA

- https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-16366413

Will Smith in Aladdin the movie remake

-  https://variety.com/2018/film/news/first-look-will-smith-genie-aladdin-remake-1203093253/

Will Smith – Men in Black (Video Version)

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiBLgEx6svA

GlamGlow Sonic Blue beauty mask

- https://www.allure.com/story/glamglow-sonic-blue-gravitymud-firming-treatment-will-give-you-major-nostalgia

Venom did well in China

- https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2462898/venom-is-making-so-much-money-in-china-its-staying-in-theaters-longer

Welcome to the Punch

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welcome_to_the_Punch

The Sweeney

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sweeney_(2012_film)

Stan Lee cameo in Deadpool 2

- https://screenrant.com/deadpool-2-stan-lee-cameo/

Godzilla vs Mothra – 1964 movie

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mothra_vs._Godzilla

Zombieland the failed TV series

- https://screenrant.com/zombieland-tv-show-series-canceled-amazons/

Pennywise the clown: trending Halloween costume

- https://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/pennywise-clown-costumes-poised-top-halloween-costume-trend/story?id=50367996

Tidelands - the Netflix series

- https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80191239

American Kath and Kim fails in American TV

- https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/kath-and-kim-fail-to-amuse-us-critics-20081010-gdsy6m.html

Aquaman the movie

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquaman_(film)

Complete cast and crew of Moulin Rouge

- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0203009/fullcredits

People that we lost in 2018

Stan Lee - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Lee

Penny Marshall - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penny_Marshall

Margot Kidder - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margot_Kidder

Burt Reynolds - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burt_Reynolds

Science moments in 2018

Starman : Elon Musk’s Roadster in space - https://www.space.com/39777-track-elon-musk-tesla-starman-website.html

Human gene editing - https://abcnews.go.com/International/gene-editing-chinese-scientist-reportedly-missing/story?id=59618448

Memes of 2018

Wide Neck Guy - https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/charles-mcdowells-wide-neck-mugshot

Bowsette - https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/bowsette

Gaming moments of 2018

My Friend Pedro - https://store.steampowered.com/app/557340/My_Friend_Pedro/

Fortnite awarded Game of the year at the Golden Joystick Awards - https://www.news.com.au/technology/home-entertainment/gaming/fortnite-named-2018s-ultimate-game-of-the-year-beating-red-dead-redemption/news-story/88842952fa7567da9d46dedd7cee09e8

Fallout 76 - https://fallout.bethesda.net/

The question about Star Citizen - https://www.reddit.com/r/starcitizen/comments/8m9unn/will_star_citizen_beta_be_released_in_2019/

Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered - https://store.steampowered.com/app/667720/Red_Faction_Guerrilla_ReMarstered/

Warcraft III: Reforged - https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/product/warcraft-iii-reforged

More remastered games - https://www.stuff.tv/features/14-remastered-games-you-need-play-ps4-or-xbox-one

Intro

Artist – Goblins from Mars

Song Title –  Super Mario - Overworld Theme (GFM Trap Remix)

Song Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GNMe6kF0j0&index=4&list=PLHmTsVREU3Ar1AJWkimkl6Pux3R5PB-QJ

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