Cooking with Food with Phil: Cooking with Food with Earl

It's Christmas Eve, so hows-a-bout a new holiday-themed episode of Cooking with Food with Phil? You might see a familiar face in this one!



Have a safe and happy holiday everyone! New episode of Super Pat Quest to come REEEAALLL soon!

Episode 8 Post-Game

I'm still not sure what to call these AARs (After Action Report) I type up for these episodes. So I'll throw random names out until one sticks.

Anyway, as I said before, this episode was a lot of fun to make. It made me a little nervous though, trying to align everybody's schedules so all four of us could appear on screen at the same time. But it makes for a great screen-cap. Once again I have to thank everyone involved for their patience. With so many people involved, the likelihood of mistakes increased, and you guys hung in there till we got it right.

The idea of making a new theme came from the constant mocking of my current theme. I originally made it because I wanted something that wasn't licensed or well known, or was something I made myself. Since I don't know how to play a musical instrument, my mouth was all I had. Naturally it was going to be made fun of. So I thought, wouldn't it be great to base an episode around my friends and co-stars making themes for me, with disastrous results?

I think my favorite was Drew's Matlock opening. I used to watch Matlock as a kid and I loved it. Older people had The Andy Griffith Show, I had Matlock. That's who Andy Griffith was to me. I took a lot of care making sure the Super Pat Quest version did justice to the original opening. After it was done, I would play it at least once a day, usually while getting ready for work. And it ends on a beautiful iconic image of myself and my co-stars.

Here's the original, for those who have never seen it:




Matt's theme was really tough to do, because I wanted to pick a zany, off-the-wall song that wasn't known and I could put lyrics to. The bit about the chipotle sauce was true, I tricked Matt into drinking it. Matt did a great job, and he proved that he's a better dancer than me.

Paul's theme was entirely his idea. Following me around with the camera while singing "Chocolate Rain"? Brilliant! And he wrote the lyrics himself too. I'm not linking to the original Chocolate Rain. If you don't know what that is, go find it and you'll be humming it to yourself all damn day.

Finally, Phil. I kept his involvement a surprise and it payed off. Phil is a very talented individual whom I am very happy to work alongside. Putting him in my video feels like having James Franco appear on General Hospital. I look forward to working with him again, and soon!

That's it. Thoughts? Comments? Put 'em down!

Super Pat Quest: Episode Eight: Theme Party

It's business as usual for Super Pat, until his brother Matt stops by with some surprising criticism. How does Super Pat react? Are Paul and Drew here to help? One thing's for sure: Something is gonna change!



This episode was a lot of fun to make. It may be my favorite so far, too. Special thanks to my brother Matt, Paul, and Drew. We all had a hand in writing this one. You guys did an excellent job. You also had a lot of patience while making this video and I appreciate it.

A follow-up post will be posted in a couple days. Until then, watch this one SEVERAL times!

Baltimore Comic-Con 2010

Another year, another comic book convention. It's been said that the Baltimore Comic-Con is the last big convention focused solely on comics, meaning no movie panels, no television panels, no actors, no porn stars. It's just comic books and comic book professionals. For someone like me, that's perfect!

Enter here!

I actually had a different mission this year. The past couple of years I've been perusing the scary, unpredictable world of independent comics. Talented people who love comics that decide to make their own books, selling them to anyone who gives them a chance. It's adventurous, because you really have no idea what you'll find. But this year I decided to bring a list (with various Cyclops, Blue Beetle and Booster Gold related comics). I was going to plunge into the back issue bins searching for those comics that accentuate my collection.

Zombies! Thanks for posing, assholes.

 I woke up early this morning and caught a ride on the Metro. (No way I was driving into the city.) As I approached the Convention Center I noticed a crowd outside the building. This is nothing new, but going inside I saw there was a HUGE line to buy tickets. The biggest I've ever seen here. It brought me immense satisfaction to bypass the line, go to the will-call booth, and pick up my FREE pass. Being a retailer has it's benefits. Walking in, smug happy face.

War Machine

I immediately set off on my search. Found one of them, Uncanny X-Men #45, took it to the cashier at the booth, that'll be $95 WHAT?!? Eheh...nevermind...  This isn't going to be as easy as I thought it would be. I decided it would probably be best to scout the area, see what my options are. While walking around I see a lot of people in costume. It's an awesome sight, but I don't think I'd ever go in costume, always being stopped to pose for pictures with kids and such. But I applaud those who do!

Catwoman and Poison Ivy

As the day went on, I found a lot of what I was looking for. Luckily all of the issues were reasonably priced, some as low as a dollar. I even found a cheaper copy of Uncanny X-Men #45, not as good condition, but I don't need it to be pristine. I circled the floor probably 20 times, each time finding something else to own.  It was around the time I literally bumped into a Gears of War Carmine that I realized...this place is PACKED! The floor was even bigger than last year, more booths more room, but there was definitely more people this time around. This comic convention thing must really be catching on!

Harley! She was adorable, and even did the voice!

After chowing down a soft pretzel I decided to attend the DC Comics panel, and that was cool. Here fans can ask comic creators and editors questions about upcoming books. Here is was announced, after the Senior Story Editor glanced at my Batman Beyond shirt, that there will be an ongoing Batman Beyond series! Because of ME!! (I'm totally taking credit for this one.)

The Riddler

After the panel I decided to go and see my favorite comic book writer/artist, Jeff Parker. I've mentioned him on this blog numerous times, as my long-time readers would know. Jeff is such a nice guy, a true professional all the way, that you can't help but like him. I asked him if he could draw a Cyclops for me, and he was more than happy to. And wouldn't you know it, it turned out great! Thanks Mr. Parker, I look forward to seeing you again!

Cyclops, by Jeff Parker

Jeff wrote and drew a book called The Interman that I highly recommend. I have an unsigned copy I can lend to anyone who is interested.

With awesome drawing in hand and backpack full of back issues I felt my mission complete and walked out satisfied happy face. When I got home I realized the only thing I bought were COMICS (and one superb drawing). Usually I end up with a couple action-figures, some trade paperbacks, maybe a collector glass here or there. Doesn't bother me one bit!

My booty.

Another great year for Baltimore Comic-Con. It's the perfect show for guys like me, without all the distractions of non-comic promotion. I can't wait to go back next year.

Oh and Russ, if you're reading this, this last photo is for you:

Captain America!

Logo My Eggo!

Holy crap! Look! Up there! A NEW LOGO! Where did that come from?? I'll tell you! From my friend Jesse! Thanks, man! It really brings style to this blog. I hope everyone likes it as much as I do.

With that, I think the new look of the blog is complete. I may add something here or there on the side, depending on what I find, or modify a few things once in a while, but yeah.

I've already started work on Episode Eight. It'll be a couple of weeks, but you can't rush genius!

Jesse, we're even.

Up in the Ayer!

Hey guys! I mentioned in the Side-Quest that the cut scene was written by my good friend Matt Ayers. I also mentioned that he's an up-and-coming comedian. Well, he really is! And I've got proof!



If I find more, I'll post them. Thanks Matt!

Super Pat Side-Quest: Runs, Hits, and Ayers

Side-quest? What's that?? A way to show off deleted scenes, of course! Super Pat shows off the original intro to Episode Seven of SPQ.



With Super Pat Side-Quest I can make quicker, not-as-intense videos that don't really qualify as full episodes. I can comment on current events (because I can put it out quickly), or show off deleted scenes. As an added bonus, you get to see more of me more often!! SWEET!

As I mentioned before, the Mass Effect intro from Episode Seven was not the intended intro. The piece written by Matt Ayers was. I didn't think it fit in that episode anywhere, and I didn't really want to use it as the intro to an upcoming episode, because I already have the next few episodes worked out in my head. So thank you Matt Ayers, for everything. Your hard work did not go to waste, it helped introduce the next stage of Super Pat Quest!

Cooking with Food with Phil: Episode Vegetable

This is it! The season finale of my buddy Phil's cooking show! This one is for the Vegans, so Phil brings out a special ingredient for the occasion!



Way to go Phil! It's been an awesome first season, and I look forward to what you cook up for the next. Now where can I find some of that ***** ********?

HOLY CRAP!

Yes, that's right. I changed the look of the blog. I've kept the same design for almost six years. But apparently Blogger updated their software a while ago and I never noticed. This is good! And I don't think I'm done changing things yet, so stay tuned to this website.

Episode Seven Aftermath

Hey guys! I just want to give a few quick updates. First off, thank you everyone who watched Episode 7, and thank you to those who gave me comments, suggestions, and weird looks. It's all appreciated, except the weird looks.

I'm going to make an effort to post more often on this blog, and not just videos. I figure the ones who follow this blog want to know things like the status of the next episode, and where the jokes and references in the videos come from. Not everyone plays the video games I do, let alone play video games, and not everyone watches the same TV programs that I do either.

So I decided to post a handy "guide" of sorts to the episode. I can also post commentary on the video itself. If it works, I'll continue to do it after each episode. Let me know if it's welcomed, or if I should just bugger off.

It goes without saying but obviously be sure to watch the episode first.

So with that said, on to the Aftermath!

The intro to the episode was based off of a video game called Mass Effect, which I talked about very briefly in the video. Mass Effect and it's sequel are two of my favorite games of all time. The conversation I had with Drew was also based on the conversations you have with characters in the game. You can respond in a noble or polite way, or you can be a total asshole, or you can give neutral answers. How people react and view you are based on these actions and responses.



There are also things called interrupts, where you interrupt a conversation with a heroic or despicable action. (The star flashing in the lower right corner while Drew was rambling on was an opportunity to interrupt in a dick move.)

Hopefully that explains the first part.

The scene with Paul was based off of a conversation in a TV show called FlashForward. The show had a big premise, but was mired in execution. In one scene, the main character's boss was confronting him about why he couldn't remember something. The reason was because he was drunk. The scene played out like this:



...without the remix of course. Anyway, "Because I was LOADED, okay?!?" became a line constantly recited around the house.

And New Coke was a flavor Coca Cola came out with in the 80s, and NO ONE liked it. That one is explained for the youngsters.

So that's it for the references. How about fun facts?

The Mass Effect part wasn't originally going to be the intro. I had another intro filmed and ready to go. But then I put together the Mass Effect part and suddenly the original intro didn't fit. I felt that the Mass Effect segment worked MUCH better as an intro, especially with such a long gap between episodes. So I shelved the original intro. But rest assured I'll use it somewhere else. We worked too hard on it for it not to be released.

So how about it? Am I wasting my time writing the "Aftermath" post? Or is it helpful? Please let me know. Comment, tell me in person, whatever. I know no one will comment on here because no one ever DOES. Does anyone even read this??

Super Pat Quest: Episode Seven: Super Sappatical

Alright, I know it's been an even longer wait, but it's finally here.

After a long rest, Super Pat is back in the game! But which game? And why was he gone so long? Paul confronts Super Pat and you won't believe the answer.



Thanks to Drew, my brother Matt, and Paul for starring in this episode, an extra thanks to Drew for helping me write it, thanks to Chris for naming it, and thanks to all of you for being so patient.

I'll post something here on the blog in a couple of days. Feel free to leave comments!

Steve: Song for Accoustic Guitar and Throat

Phil's ex-buddy Steve left the band. So what does he do? Writes a song about him!



Good job, Phil!

Looking for the next Super Pat Quest? It's coming! Give me a couple of weeks.

Cooking with Food with Phil: Fan Mail in a Can!

Howdy folks! It's that time again! No, not another episode of SPQ (but rest assured one is on the way!), but the newest episode of Cooking with Food with Phil!

In this episode, Phil takes a break from cooking in order to answer some of his fan mail, and shows us a vintage CwFwP clip right outta the archives!



I dig the new background music. Keep up the great work Phil!