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‘Blazing New Life
Into The Corpse of
The Venture Compound!!’
THE VENTURE BROS. 3.2!!

I so hate being "international"! by Ryoga1124	Jun 7th, 2008 04:40:33 PM
I can't watch the previews on the site. Oh well, I'll just have to wait for the DVDs.
Boondocks was the BEST toon on tv. by EvilWizardGlick	Jun 7th, 2008 04:44:11 PM
But black toons don't rate a tb right? Even when it is the balls out funniest toon out there.
so best.... by blckmgk13	Jun 7th, 2008 04:57:26 PM
...i am the 4th comment in almost an hour
3 people... by menstrual_blitz	Jun 7th, 2008 04:58:19 PM
...and two are talking about the boondocks. This should be bigger no?
JONNY with no H by Napoleon Park	Jun 7th, 2008 05:10:00 PM
Jonny has no heroin. Jonny has no middle initial. Jonny has NO H. Herc, cute comment about that show you predicted would be canceled by Thanksgiving of 2004. I wonder if any of the kids will miss the sarcasm, think you really think DH is the second funniest show on TV and rip you a new one for it. Just in case: HE WAS JOKING about Desperate Housewives. Unless he's changed his mind, and when is that ever gonna happen?
Yes, a new Venture Brothers episode talkback should be HUGE. by Napoleon Park	Jun 7th, 2008 05:11:57 PM
Yes, a new Venture Brothers episode talkback should be HUGE. But then I should be watching the episode at [adult swim.com] instead of posting here, shouldn't I?
There needs to be a VB Movie... by Kelvington	Jun 7th, 2008 05:27:20 PM
This stuff is so well written they need a movie version of it. With all the crap that's out there week in and week out. This episode was better written than 99% of the rest of the stuff on TV. Keep it up guys! Face your fears!
Great fuckin episode by Bean_	Jun 7th, 2008 05:37:22 PM
this show gets better and better with every episode. GIVE ME MORE!
They aired an unfinished version of this ep a while back by Oski	Jun 7th, 2008 05:43:28 PM
Glorious, spectacular failure, I love this show.
Best show on tv. by Galva	Jun 7th, 2008 05:47:30 PM
In fact, the only reason I bother watching Adult Swim anymore, unless I can't sleep. Bring back Saul of the Mole Men already! And Space Ghost, damn yous!
Watch China, IL too... by DanielKurland	Jun 7th, 2008 06:20:08 PM
Brad Neely is a fucking genius and if anything on TV is close to being as funny as Venture Bros., it is China, IL.
the first two... by fight this generation	Jun 7th, 2008 07:05:33 PM
have been a mite disappointing, least in my eyes. Sure, I laughed throughout each, but thus far this season I haven't busted out in hysterics, haven't gotten that VB ab workout from a laughing jag, haven't had to replay a scene 'cuz tears welled up in my eyes from from the sheer go for baroque zaniness of a particular gag or Brock-centric action set-piece. Here's hoping that a solely Hammer penned episode will turn that trick, or maybe they need a couple weeks to get back in the swing of things. Although Venchmen was pretty dang funny...
Excellent episode by ZeroCorpse	Jun 7th, 2008 07:34:02 PM
Although they seem to be going for self-contained episodes right now. The greater story for the season hasn't popped up yet.
Woe is me.. by DarthScotland	Jun 7th, 2008 07:35:14 PM
silly internets claims I cant watchify the program, booooooooo. Such a dick move. IGNORE ME!!!
So far... by The-Duke-of-New-York	Jun 7th, 2008 09:06:09 PM
I haven't been big on this season. The first episode seemed like a giant piece of exposition, to save the trouble of having to explain things throughout the season. The second was funnier, but maybe not as good plot wise. I sort of liked the idea of Dr. Venture as a supervillain throughout the season, and it could still happen, I suppose.
why isn't this TB huge? by paragraphs	Jun 7th, 2008 09:09:50 PM

Maybe... by The-Duke-of-New-York	Jun 7th, 2008 09:14:14 PM
because it hasn't come out on TV yet?
So far, a great season... by one_crazy_nagger	Jun 7th, 2008 10:18:05 PM
we need more episodes with Henry Killinger! Best character yet.
"He has his own Pureto Rican department?" by fiester	Jun 7th, 2008 10:25:08 PM
Heh heh. Go Team Venture.
Re;paragraphs by Gearfree	Jun 7th, 2008 10:46:56 PM
Simple fact: Its not on Youtube, thats why. No one in Canada(or the rest of the world for all that matters) can watch it till then(unless its on **, but then, they throttle those users). Anyone mind posting how to place spaces in the talkback? It seems like a boring overly long statement(just like this).
pure genius by bacci40	Jun 7th, 2008 11:09:22 PM
there is nothing better on tv and wont be until madmen returns
EvilWizardGlick...boondocks was ok by bacci40	Jun 7th, 2008 11:15:28 PM
but some of the stuff wasnt funny, and the animation is uneven at best...and i agree with those that wanted to see what venture wouldve been like as an arch villian...and please dont tell me you dont love killingers magic killing bag
"you can read more about it in the bible" by duncanwk	Jun 7th, 2008 11:24:33 PM
That's funny shit.
Holy crap by Gearfree	Jun 8th, 2008 01:02:22 AM
Finally found a copy. Ties up a few loose ends, expands the world a little bit, then blows the lid off everything you'd expect. Killinger is beyond twisted, it gives a better perspective of what he serves to the VB universe.
I really enjoyed this episode (SPOILERS)... by DanielKurland	Jun 8th, 2008 02:34:05 AM
Much like last week, it wasn't the funniest, but in terms of story development, it's great. The whole concept of Dr. Venture just being an awful person, so he should become a villain (let alone one arching his own brother), is wonderful and I really hope this is explored further. I just love shows that evolve and change, and if this one were to end up with Venture and Monarch both being villains independent of each other, and competing to see who was the better villain, there's tons of potential there.
Fight This Generation... by DanielKurland	Jun 8th, 2008 02:39:36 AM
I can understand your problems, but unfortunately, I don't think it's a matter of them "finding their groove." Hammer and Publick seldomly write the episodes in order in which case it's not like episode 3 means they've had two episodes to "brush up." They were even working on season 4 episodes before season 3 was entirely done. I personally think this would be more confusing for them in terms of the continuity and such, but it seems to work. What I'm saying though is that episode 2 could have actually been the LAST episode written this season, and therefore the most polished (which isn't the case due to the April Fools prank showing it's been done for a bit, but you get my point).
magic murda bag pwns by BrainFart	Jun 8th, 2008 05:18:18 AM
cant wait for the quiz boy and albino centric episode
The second-weakest episode of the whole series. by DerLanghaarige	Jun 8th, 2008 08:21:50 AM
It wasn't as bad as the one in season 2, where these unfunny und unroginal Scooby Doo-spoof-characters showed up , and in fact, this episode wasn't even REALLY bad, but when it was over I felt like it was missing "it". Suddenly it was over and I had no idea what it wanted to say or do.
someone up this to rapidshare or megashares please by Smoke Monster Loves Kate	Jun 8th, 2008 09:52:16 AM
damn you cartoon network! 'international' my ass, I'M AN AMERICAN.
This International Buddy thing is getting on my nerves by David Cloverfield	Jun 8th, 2008 10:11:32 AM
I'll fucking download it from torrent without watching your commercials. I'll steal it from you assholes. Is that better? It's called the INTERnet. Learn how to use it.
The Scooby Doo parody episode is not bad... by DanielKurland	Jun 8th, 2008 10:42:18 AM
One of the best jokes in the series is how they retain their goofy, off the wall sound effects while the actions are adult and serious. The only episode I'll agree on that is subpar is "Guess Who's Coming to State Dinner", and they at least also agree on that fact.
Guess who's coming to state dinner by Reilly	Jun 8th, 2008 12:48:33 PM
was redeemable by one line "Dude, honest Abe's a 'mo!"
I'm not saying Guess Who's Coming... by DanielKurland	Jun 8th, 2008 01:03:22 PM
is completely worthless. There's still some good jokes, but for whatever reason it just feels different. Like you're looking at your watching waiting for it to end. No disrespect to Ben Edlund, but it may be due to his involvement in the episode, as opposed to something purely by Hammer/Publick (I know Edlund has done other episodes too though).
Guess who's coming to state dinner, by WarpedElements	Jun 8th, 2008 01:23:07 PM
Wasn't that written by Ben whatever from The Tick fame?
Solid Episode by sevenrivera	Jun 8th, 2008 01:52:14 PM
The scene where he's got Hank killing that disloyal Venchman was classic. Much better episode than last week, which I thought was a little slow.
Scooby Doo by ZeroCorpse	Jun 8th, 2008 02:19:46 PM
That was a great episode! Each of the Scooby Doo gang was a famous murderer or criminal. I thought the idea that Shaggy was the Son of Sam and Scooby was the "talking dog" was rather inspired! Velva's analog as the man-hater who tried to kill Andy Warhol was pretty clever, too. The episode also pushed along the "clones" story a bit, and cleared up some questions about Hank & Dean. If you thought they were just rip-offs of the Scooby Doo gang, then you missed the whole point.
Er-- Velma. by ZeroCorpse	Jun 8th, 2008 02:20:14 PM
Velva-- Vulva-- Where WAS my mind at?
Aquaboy by Napoleon Park	Jun 8th, 2008 02:49:01 PM
Not the best episode and in general I hate the "Siseneg/Genesis" type plot where major changes occur and then are all undone and the status quo is maintained by the end of the episode. Also known as the "almost every season six Star Trek: the Next Generation style episode". It is interesting thought hat someone could easily mistake the self centered Rusty and his callous disregard for his cloved sons for a villain. I wonder if the army guys missing shoe will be a recurring character. or if scraping dead lizard men off the fence is a recurring problem. Remember the Harvey Birdman Quest parody and the witness swearing in: "Name: Lizard Man. Occupation: Lizard Man."
I coulda been "first" in all caps by Napoleon Park	Jun 8th, 2008 02:55:39 PM
When this went up I checked in and there were no comments up yet, but rather than dash off a two word first post, I actually wrote three paragraphs and by the time I clicked post there were five comments ahead of me. But that's what I wanted to say. in that "sixth!' post I mentioned that Jonny Quest's first name was misspelled in the article. Well, actually "Johnny" is the correct accepted spelling, so maybe the variant Jonny is the misspelling. Anyway, I posted that "Jonny has no H". A little while later it actually dawned on me WHY this show, which is, after all, at the core a Jonny Quest parody, is so brutal in portraying the "real" Jonny Quest as a drug addict going through withdrawal jitters. Unless I'm actually the last person on earth to get it, he's going cold turkey because... Jonny had no "H"! Damn that's clever.
Dr. Girlfriend's Secret by InActionMan	Jun 8th, 2008 03:19:28 PM
I think the theme of this season is to explore more of the histories and back stories of the characters. I do not think we have seen Dr. Girlfriend's true secret. I've said it before elsewhere and I'll say it here again. I think Dr. Girlfriend is King Gorilla's Daughter. Dr. Girlfriend is going to insist that The Monarch bust him out of jail. KG will cause The Monarch a lot of in-law problems and henchman morale problems with KG running around the cocoon raping and eviscerating henchmen. By the end of the season Rusty and the boys will end up killing KG by accident or at least get blamed for it and Dr. GF will insist that The Monarch go back to arching the Ventures.
Herc by aversiontherapy2	Jun 8th, 2008 03:39:05 PM
You know people who aren't American visit the site right?
Love this show... by Russman	Jun 8th, 2008 05:05:45 PM
I find that a lot of 20 year olds that I've talked to haven't heard of the show or don't watch it because they don't get the jokes. LOL.. ahhhh youth!
Narrow Targeting by Aquatarkusman	Jun 8th, 2008 07:27:05 PM
Jackson's 36 and Doc's 32, according to imdb. AS a thirtysomething myself, it seems that a lot of the jokes are focused like laser beams into my brain; for example, one of the cut scenes was Colonel Gentleman (the Sean COnneryish character) recounting a list of toys he wished would make a comeback; it read like my closet/wish list from 1982.
That King Gorilla idea is interesting... by DanielKurland	Jun 8th, 2008 10:08:32 PM
and would probably even work, but unlike most of the elements of the show, that hasn't been hinted at AT ALL. I'll be very impressed if that ends up happening.
God I love this show.... by Jobacca	Jun 8th, 2008 11:47:07 PM
This is electronic crack...as soon as it ends,I'm checking my watch and counting the hours till next week. GO TEAM VENTURE!!! (now bring on the action figures and posters and soundtrack and all the other crap I need to waste my money on....)
Great start by BrandLoyalist	Jun 8th, 2008 11:47:11 PM
Two really funny eps. Maxie Zeus on ToonZone.net must be determined to be disappointed. What's wrong with having back story or reoccurring characters in Venture Bros.? Retrenchment, bah. They've so still got it. (This is the place to respond to Toon Zone reviews, right?)
Venture Bros is THE summer blockbuster! by Mockingbuddha	Jun 8th, 2008 11:48:54 PM
I can't believe people are saying bad things about these episodes! This show snuck up on me and when I discovered it I watched the first two seasons in like three days and then got depressed because I couldn't watch any more. I though both the new episodes kicked ass. I agree with some that Dr. V should become a super villain. I didn't even realize how much I missed Dr. Orpheus.
Inaction Man... by MCVamp	Jun 9th, 2008 12:06:14 AM
I've thought much the same thing.
you are a robot by BrainFart	Jun 9th, 2008 12:10:54 AM
if you didnt laugh your fuckin ass of during the scooby doo episode. Me and my coworkers were quoting that episode for months after we saw it.
Ha, I forgot how good Orpheus is in this episode... by DanielKurland	Jun 9th, 2008 12:11:23 AM
Committed to all of his bit parts in Venture's lie. With this show and South Park, people seem to hate the show if they try anything remotely different or evolutionary. One of the main reasons I watch the show is because of how much it changes and plays with concepts. Only showing the second part of a "two part" episode? That's fantastic.
I just saw way too many Scooby Doo parodies in my life. by DerLanghaarige	Jun 9th, 2008 02:47:43 AM
Especially whith the characters turning out to be criminals or psychopaths. It was just an old joke for me by that time. Something you would expect from Family Guy.
As a Jonny Quest fan by Napoleon Park	Jun 9th, 2008 04:30:50 AM
As a Jonny Quast fan who watched the original run of the series in prime time on Thursday nights at 8:00 PM and never missed an episode (except the one time I was stuck at a friends house and the little square watched Daniel Boone instead) and bought all the JQ comics from Comico, I'm 55 and i'm surprised that anyone younger than the baby boomer generation 'gets' the point of a Jonny Quest parody show. A lot of the concept also lean heavily on '60s Marvel comics characters like the FF parody or Dr, Orpheus, clearly a Dr. Strange take-off. Though I see Aquatarkusman's point about a lot of the Gen X aimed humor on the show. (Especially that upcoming GI Joe spoof we've seen previewed.) If "these kids these days" don't 'get' The Ventures Brothers, that's their loss and they needs an edjumacation. And DerL, the point of the Scooby spoof wasn't that they were bad, but the specific criminals they were targeting. Daphne as Patty Hearst, etc. You got that, right?
Napoleon Park by DerLanghaarige	Jun 9th, 2008 06:35:58 AM
Yes, I got it, but it didn't made it really funnier.
ive looked all over this globe...... by BrainFart	Jun 9th, 2008 06:36:28 AM
but i cant find african america anywhere.
Another great episode, but one complaint... by tbransonlives	Jun 9th, 2008 07:39:28 AM
To Adult Swim: 11:30 does not mean 11:26, thankfully I was able to tivo the 3:00 show and set it to record 5 minutes earlier.
My Lincoln Sense is tingling! by SpyGuy	Jun 9th, 2008 07:41:46 AM
How can you not love that line?
After the long wait I would have preferred by skimn	Jun 9th, 2008 08:46:00 AM
last nights episode as the season starter. The Monarch/Dr Girlfriend ep wasn't bad, but it was hard to live up to expectations. Good to see crazy ass Johnny again.
I Still Want Triana's Friend to Make a Re-Appearance by Aquatarkusman	Jun 9th, 2008 08:50:37 AM
Ted: Why do you hate God so much? // Sonny: I don't hate god, man! // Ted: Well, God thinks you hate him, and that's just as bad as hating him. Now why don't you and Groovy go start looking for some clues! // Sonny: Clues to what? What is your trip? // Ted: Clues to why I don't I chain you to the back of my van and road haul you until you're nothing more than a pelvis, wearing a belt! // Groovy: Guy is peeing on your lawn, man! ---- The episode may be subpar compared to others, but I'll take this dialog over the 294857th "remember the time I..." stale joke from Family Guy.
I liked last week's episode as a "premiere" more because.... by DanielKurland	Jun 9th, 2008 09:08:04 AM
It's just a creative way of starting the season. I may have even preferred the season 2 premiere if it focused entirely on Jonah Jr., and all the stuff with Rusty "dealing with the loss of the boys" was done in the second episode. That being said, the 2nd season premiere is an outstanding episode.
DanielKurland KG as Dr. GF's father by InActionMan	Jun 9th, 2008 09:58:32 AM
Actually I think we have received several hints on this. 1.)King Gorilla's very emotional reaction to The Monarch's exclaiming how much he loved Dr. GF. This caused KG to go against Guild orders and assist The Monarch in his prison escape. 2.)Phantom Limb killed all of The Monarch's prison buddies except King Gorilla in "Showdown at Cremation Creek Part 1.Why not kill KG especially since he was the one that defied guild orders. The reason would be that Phantom Limb would not want to upset Dr. Girlfriend by killing King Gorilla because he wanted to win her back. 3.)Dr. Girlfriend and King Gorilla are both voice by Doc Hammer. There is a great deal of similarity between the two characters voices, accents and inflections. 4.)Dr. Girlfriend's father was not present to give Dr. GF away at her wedding. Why, because he is in prison and could not attend.
Good for Rusty by GOB Adama	Jun 9th, 2008 11:27:14 AM
Despite all the self-centered crap (and genuine financial need), it says A LOT about T.S. that he turned down the super villian status as quickly as he did.
I'm getting a Magic Murder Bag. by Devil'sOwn	Jun 9th, 2008 12:18:09 PM
I remember when VB first appeared, and I thought "This shit is off the chain!" Even my She-Devil got into it, it's one of her all-time favorite shows. It's got some balls-out funny moments in each episode, and some wicked-cool pop culture homages for all us geeks. Kids, don't contrast and compare. I mean unless you LIKE sounding like elitist prigs. You don't wanna do that, right? There are a few decent animated comedy programs that are each good in their own ways. For instance, I find Boondocks to be hysterical, just in a different, more satirical vein.
Agreed by _.l-_-l._	Jun 9th, 2008 01:39:35 PM
Napolean, I agree with you 100%. I'm 23, and while I feel I "get" most of the references in VB, I would much rather ask my folks about the stuff that slips by (They are VB fans as well), than to have another modern pop culture reference wedged in that no one will understand or remember one month from now. InActionMan: Two more hints at KG being Dr. Girlfriends father. In "Tag Sale-You're it!" Pete White and Quizboy talk about a rumor that DG has a transplanted baboon uterus. Speaking of which DG = Dr. Girlfriend KG = King Gorilla. I would have thought that was reaching until I read that post above about "Jonny has no H." I can't remember the exact episode but Brock comes across DG in the monarch's cocoon and she basically throws herself at him, and he denies her saying "Thaaats okay..." I'll admit I think he was chasing the Monarch at the time, but anyone who knows brock's character knows he is almost never too busy and the woman is never too skanky. The prostitute when they go to Mexico or Lieutenant Baldavitch (enough said right there.) It just the way he reacts to DG with such disgust that it makes you think maybe he knows something we don't. Mecha Shiva! Mecha Shiva! Mecha Shiva! Mecha Shiva! Mecha Shiva! Mecha Shiva!
Debating the quality of Venture Bros episodes by skimn	Jun 9th, 2008 02:03:07 PM
is like what ice cream flavor is the best..it's all good.
Brock and Dr. Girlfriend by GOB Adama	Jun 9th, 2008 02:11:30 PM
_.l-_-l._, I am fairly certain Brock thinks Doctor Girlfriend is transgender. Note the conversation regarding Dr. G between Brock and Limb in "Hate Floats".
InActionMan, I apologize... by DanielKurland	Jun 9th, 2008 02:17:17 PM
That's well thought out, and I'd like to see this happen.
Thanx for the Ventures Brothers love, Herc. by Napoleon Park	Jun 9th, 2008 02:41:12 PM
Even though this talk-back didn't even make the top ten list, Herc refrained from posting anything new for a few days so this would stay at the top of the Coaxial Column. subtle promotion, but certainly appreciated. Good on ya, Mighty Hercules.
That was brilliant. And what a great ending! by Col. Tigh-Fighter	Jun 9th, 2008 04:28:06 PM
:)
Hands down the funniest show on TV by Silent have	Jun 9th, 2008 05:47:39 PM
How can anyone complain about the show? Its innovative and always funny. Honestly its so good I can't believe they keep renewing it because most things this good get canceled.
There's enough blood here to print a KISS comic. by Professor_Snarf	Jun 9th, 2008 06:45:23 PM
That line had me rolling.
I'm kind of surprised by Spicypeanut	Jun 9th, 2008 07:31:23 PM
That all you older chaps think those of us in our "20s" can't just, well, go ahead and get us a copy of Jonny Quest on dvd. Or, ya know, READ a Marvel tpb of all those old 60s comics. Or maybe we watched the reruns growing up as well as our GI Joe and Transformers. No offense to anyone, but give us a little credit here. That being said, this show just gets better. I don't see how you can complain unless you just have no taste at all.
Why sir, I'm not even 20 years old... by loodabagel	Jun 10th, 2008 12:46:03 AM
And I'm actually more familiar with Johnny Quest, Scooby Doo and old Marvel comics than those funky 80's cartoons. Back in the early to mid 90's, not only did we have cable, but Cartoon Network always showed cool cartoons from the sixties. The local channels would also put on old Looney Tunes, reruns of Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends, or the X-Men cartoon on at 6 on Saturdays. Good times. Good times. Last I checked, they had switched those out with weird "Montana News" type shows. Some fat ass had a cooking show, and Ninja Turtles was replaced with Dijimon and Dijimon was replaced with weird, trashy cartoons aimed at girls. Damn, that's a painful memory.
DVR missed first few mins by Dazzler69	Jun 10th, 2008 07:02:50 AM
Not sure why they air ep's a couple of mins early on network. Glad you posted the link to the full ep. I think Venture Bro's deserves to be primetime. It's better than Simpsons.
Modern TV comedy... by loodabagel	Jun 10th, 2008 01:37:53 PM
1. Arrested Devolpment (Canceled, but still) 2. Curb Your Enthusiasm 3. Venture Brothers 4. The Boondocks 5. There is no 5.
No.. by loodabagel	Jun 10th, 2008 01:39:14 PM
The Office is #5. My bad.
Networks Start Eps. Early To Defeat TIVOing by mdf2	Jun 10th, 2008 01:40:43 PM
There was an article about it in my local newspaper last year. A lot of networks started staggering their 'big-gun' shows to discourage people from TIVOing them, and watching them 'live'.
Of Course, They Sometimes Start Them Later, Too by mdf2	Jun 10th, 2008 01:42:15 PM
Of course, being Canadian, I don't get Cartoon Network. In some cases, it could be that your clock is wrong -- I always seem to set mine wrong.
Well, you see kids, by Napoleon Park	Jun 11th, 2008 04:19:37 AM
you're right,, of course, you know OF the properties the VB parody. Spicypeanut, you can read the Kirby FF and the ditko Dr. Strange or watch the original run of Jonny Quest on DVD - and you certainly should - you just can't feel NOSTALGIC about it, which I'll retroactively pretend was my point. and loodabagel, you can be familiar with "JohHny" Quest as far as the day is long, now come back when you're familiar enough to actually spell it. Dazz, you'd think so, but Brock Samson with a towel draped over his erection? No, not in primetime on most cable outfits. Past ten, maybe, HBO maybe... but I wouldn't count on it. How many other cable nets actually have the word [adult] in their name? That's a great defense for getting away with stuff like this.
You spelled your name wrong again, by Napoleon Park	Jun 12th, 2008 06:36:37 AM
TheShitMaster.

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