Social Blend enters its third ‘century’ with episode 201, where special guest Tom Cheredar aka Tched from Venture Beat joins in the show sitting in for Jay and Terr. We kick off the show with some light banter about Star Trek, along with some rumors of the upcoming sequel by J. J. Abrams.
We look at some interesting news from Australia, where it seems the Victorian Police used civilian vehicles as a “human shield array”. Bizarre tale, to say the least. Dominating the mainstream news and discussions on the web this week has been the debates surrounding Same-Sex Marriage – we review the politics from the week on the issue, and uncover the reality of the situation.
Later, we look at the mammoth opening for The Avengers, and look at the rumors surrounding DC‘s possible upcoming plans to establish a Justice League film franchise after Marvel had such major success this week. As always, we close out the show with our WTF stories of the week and the Countdown to the Gutsfuck of Humanity. All this and more on this week’s edition of Social Blend!
49 bodies left on Mexican highway
Australian Police Use Human Shield to Stop Speeding Driver
The Avengers Made $1 Billion, So Will Batman and Superman Do a Justice League Movie Now?
‘The Avengers’ Passes The $1 Billion Mark Worldwide
Car chase outrage as police order driver roadblock
Chinese media warns of war with Philippines
Did Spock have sex with Savvik in Star Trek 3?
Disney CEO Confirms ‘The Avengers 2′ Is Under Development
The Eighth Disquisition: Memestream
A Facebook Co-Founder Reflects on the Path Forward
Facebook’s Saverin on giving up citizenship: “This had nothing to do with taxes”
Imposter Jay: Diary of a Social Media Ninja
Lesbian Woman Arrested After Seeking Marriage License In North Carolina
Major Star Trek Sequel Spoilers
Mississippi Cops Warn Drivers About Stopping for Homicidal Fake Cop
More than 40 dismembered bodies dumped on Mexico highway
North Carolina passes gay marriage ban Amendment One – The Washington Post
Obama Comes Out: ‘I Think Same-Sex Couples Should Be Able to Get Married’
President Barack Obama Announces Plans to Repeal Defense of Marriage Act
President Obama Endorses Gay Marriage on ABC Nightly News
Rebecca Hall Replaces Jessica Chastain In ‘Iron Man 3′
Single Mother Bristol Palin Tells Obama Same-Sex Marriage is Wrong Because Kids Need a Mom and Dad
Social Blend Podcast: Episode #200 Is Here!
Star Trek – Cumberbatch’s Role Revealed??