Tank Riot

The Tank Team discusses one of their favorite authors, visionary science fiction writer Philip K. Dick! We discuss his life, his books, his visions and how Hollywood tried to take him to the big screen. All this and more...

Tank Riot looks at the phenomenon of recumbent bicycles! When were they invented? The Tank Team explains the history, speed, and comfort. They also layout what to shop for in one of these controversial bikes. All this, listener feedback and more...

Roky Erickson! In this episode, we profile one of psychedelic rock's pioneers. We discuss The 13th Floor Elevators and Roky's later solo work as well as his compelling personal story. All this and viewer mail...

Jerry Lewis! We cover all things Jerry and get into some suprising trivia. We look at Viktor's favorite unseen film: "The Day the Clown Cried". Plus at look other Lewis films such as "The Nutty Professor". Sputnik covers Lewis as a telethon host and we read the viewer mail.

Hugo Chavez! The controversial president of Venezuela has been making waves and seems at odds with the American government. We look at the politics of Hugo Chavez and his current position on the world stage.

X-men! Reviews of "X-Men 3: The Last Stand" starring Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Stan Lee and even Chris Claremont! Plus a look at the comic book history and more...

Energy! Facing the high costs of oil, we examine alternatives like ethanol (corn, sugarcane, etc.), wind, solar, hot dry rock, and sewage. Is George W. Bush doing anything productive or innovative? We will be the deciders!

What is Neoconservatism? Who is behind it? Tank Riot talks about the movement, its major neocon players and their goals. The Tank Team pushes neoconservatives Donald Rumsfeld, Paul Wolfowitz, George W. Bush, Karl Rove, and Dick Cheney through the analysis grinder. Listen to the show to hear what comes out!

Tank Riot discusses Burt Munro and The World's Fastest Indian! They review the film about the legendary motorcycle racer, starring Anthony Hopkins. The film follows Burt from New Zealand to the Bonneville Salt Flats and speed record history. Tank Riot also covers famous speed records, motorcycles, and Heat Vision and Jack.

V for Vendetta! This is the discussion of V for Vendetta that you want to hear. Alan Moore's graphic novel with David Lloyd as illustrator is brought to the big screen. The Wachowski brothers produced the film starring Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving. It is a great dystopian story for modern America. Always remember the fifth of November. Tank Riot covers Guy Fawkes and the history of the film including the roots of the graphic novel on which it is based. Get your V for Vendetta fix here with an extra dose of trivia.

Tank Riot celebrates Studio Ghibli, Viktor's favorite Japanese animation studio! Topics include: Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, Nausicaa, Castle in the Sky, Grave of the Fireflies, My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, and more ...

Tank Riot looks at Star Trek fan films with heavy reviews of Star Trek New Voyages, Starship Exeter, Star Trek: Hidden Frontier, Stone Trek, and Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning. They compare these fan films to official ones and look at the greater fan film universe including Star Wars, and Batman. This episode also features music by Tank Parade.

Tank Riot delves into conspiracy theory starting with a primer by Sputnik. They then investigate a list by 2spare.com. The list includes specifics of our dinosauroid rulers, the faking of the Apollo moon landings, 9/11, barcodes, Charlemagne, Area 51, Microsoft Wingdings, the cause of the tsunami, a Nazi moon base, and that KFC causes sterility in African American men. They also cover tangental topics of Republican voting problems and the shock of Google marching in step with Chinese dictators.

Episode 9: 2005 Great Music Round-up: (Smog), Andrew Bird, Beck, Decemberists, Spoon, Brian Eno, Art Brut, Sigur Ros, Broken Social Scene, Metric, Constantines, The New Pornographers, Wolf Parade and Bright Eyes.