jPod
Based on Douglas Coupland's comedic novel, this series focuses on the misadventures, romances and schemes of a group of video game designers.
Overview
jPod is a comedic television series based on Douglas Coupland’s novel of the same name. It premiered on CBC Television on January 8, 2008. Starting with the fifth episode, the show began airing Fridays at 9:00.
On April 4, 2008, it was announced that the CBC had cancelled the show because of low ratings. However, all but one of the remaining episodes aired. The cancellation of jPod sparked a fan-led protest.
The show's opening title theme is Flutter by Bonobo. Produced by I’m Feeling Lucky Productions for the CBC, jPod was created by Douglas Coupland and Michael MacLennan. Coupland also co-wrote many of season one’s episodes.
Episodes
S01E05 Crappy Birthday To You
It is Bree's Birthday. Steve wants "The Birthday Song" put into BoardX. Jim tries to get on a Hong Kong TV show that airs videos of North Americans doing stupid stuff.
S01E09 Fine China
Ethan and Cowboy are detained in Beijing when 50 bags of heroin are found in their luggage.
S01E10 The Betty and Veronica Syndrome
The Podsters have their first meeting with the new heroin-addicted Steve.
S01E12 Steve Leaves
Bree joins John Doe on his quest to rescue Carol from from his mother's lesbian commune.
Cast
David Kopp
Ethan Jarlewski
Emilie Ullerup
Kaitlin Joyce
Alan Thicke
Jim Jarlewski
Sherry Miller
Carol Jarlewski
Colin Cunningham
Steve Lefkowitz
Steph Song
Brianna Jyang
Benjamin Ayres
Casper Jesperson
Torrance Coombs
John Doe
Raugi Yu
Kam Fong
