posted by Chris on August 20, 2007 6:07 AM in Geek Culture
This week on Get To Know Your Geeks we talk to the newest Geek, Colette Bennett. Colette comes to us from the fantastic Destructoid, and co-hosts the podcast.
When did you first discover you were a geek?
I was about 6 years old. My family and I used to go visit my uncle and aunt about one Sunday a month, and my uncle had a PC and an Atari. I played Zork over and over no matter how many times it frustrated me. I think that's likely when I had it nailed.
What is the one video game you keep coming back to no matter how many times you've played it?
The Legend of Zelda for NES. I just never seem to get over it.
What is your day job?
I work for an armored car company locating lost money. It's a weird job but I like it.
If you were stranded on an island with a dvd player and could only bring ONE dvd or dvd set, what would you bring?
That question is just evil. However, I would probably bring The Last Unicorn.
Put your music on shuffle and hit play. What comes up?
Joshua Radin, Damien Rice, Snow Patrol, Lisa Gerrard, Tiga, Katamari Damacy soundtrack.
How long have you been with The Weekly Geek, and what is your favorite thing you have done so far for the site?
I think it's been for a few months now. I do The Weekly Geek podcast and I absolutely love it and am very proud of it.
What blogs do you regularly read?
Destructoid, Ectoplasmosis, Cute Overload, Sexy Videogameland
Do you have any non-geek related hobbies?
Uh....I like going to the zoo. That's not geeky, right?
What was the worst video game you have ever played?
Nightmare on Elm Street for the NES. WRETCHED.
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posted by Grant on August 11, 2007 1:36 AM in Geek Culture
Go on and head over to our buddies at Destructoid to see a little video of our very own (and Destructoid's too, I guess) Colette Bennett on G4's Attack of the (omg so not Screen Savers) Show
Clearly, her time on The Weekly Geek has prepared her for this very day. Way to represent the "non-tool" population over at that wacky ol' network! It's a demographic they don't usually focus on.
By the way, G4, great job of positioning the faces on your crazy multi-screen thingy. Putting the break right through their eyes? Nice touch.
G4, more like Pee4, rite?
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posted by Chris on August 10, 2007 11:08 AM in Geek Culture
UPDATE: This is actually on tonight, August 10, 7pm PST Heads up, Geekateers! The beautiful and talented and geeky Colette Bennett is going to be appearing on tonight's episode of Attack of the Show on ye olde G4 television network. If you happen to have that accursed channel (I mean... awesome channel?) set your Tivos and check out the very first Weekly Geek co-host to be on the telly vision. Weekly Geek Trivia Fun Fact: My name was actually mentioned on The Screen Savers once! Back when Megan was on and she was talking top 10 lists, I suggested top ten webcomics. Woo!
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posted by Chris on May 7, 2007 6:50 AM in Podcast
This week Chris Furniss and The Geek announce the addition of the ever-awesome Colette Bennett to the show! In this episode they discuss podcast changes (better sound quality! New shiny equipment!), blatant company plugs (like this one), Pokeymans (let me show you them), the glorious fun you'll have with Catan (and a contest to win it!) and more. Subscribe now or download the mp3!
Full show notes after the jump.
continue reading "Podcast for 05-07-07 | Plug Everything"
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posted by Chris on April 22, 2007 6:49 PM in Podcast
On this week's podcast, The Geek and Chris "Frodo" Furniss are joined by Colette Bennett from DESTRUCTOID as they discuss games being blamed for violence, Extreme Home Makeover, Mortal Kombat going serious, the long dialog of Okami and Super Paper Mario, and Harry Potter. Also included is a discussion about whether or not you should die in a well-designed game. SUPER BONUS ROUND: voicemail! Download the podcast here or subscribe. You know you want to.
continue reading "Podcast for 04-23-07 | I Didn't Die Once"
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