#tad raxall

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"I mean, linking everything and everyone together isn't just crucial it's logical."

Tad's throwaway line to Molly at the end of Simplicity (s1e6) would have been super important if the original season 3 had happened.

According to Jon Cooksey:

Linking everything and everyone together, crucial indeed.

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Tad Raxall from So Weird is autistic.

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So Weird - The Death of Tad Raxall If the show had continued as originally intended, computer genius Tad Raxall would have possibly died. In the original plans for season three shared by executive producer Jon Cooksey, Tad would have helped Fi develop a universal network that could be used to communicate with other planets and learn about what was going on in the spirit world. In the episode in which he would have appeared, Tad also possibly would have met his end. The notes state that it would have been "a heroic death, made possible by finally shifting his thinking and accepting possibilities outside of science and logic."

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Tad Raxall in Lost

In Lost (s1e12) Fi uses a program called Townbuilder to map Kamilah's path home. Above the right icons is *.* software inc.

Strange Geometry isn't until season 2, but according to its script Molly's "She Sells" music video featured Star Dot Star products.

Universal Gateway is a web browser. Most times the name is visible at the bottom of Fi's screen with *.* software inc. (barely visible) on the bottom left side depending on how the scene is shot.

Jon Weisman's detail of "Universal Gateway II" implies an upgraded version of, you know, an original Universal Gateway.

Who knows? Maybe that was part of the new software Tad gave Fi a voucher for in Simplicity (s1e6). Townbuilder/TownBuilder could have also been included in that.

Molly and John's dialogue remained in the final version of Strange Geometry, but the closest we get to Molly having make-up done is when she leaves a room to walk to set.

Despite no Star Dot Star products in sight, Molly dressed like a Zenon character could be a nod to it.

Tad's products not only help Fi connect with others (Universal Gateway, In Box) and research (Star Dot Seek), his Townbuilder game becomes a tool to help the Simmonds family.

(Once you spot *.* in the corners of her laptop you can't unsee it. This shot is from Avatar.)

(From the Will o' the Wisp episode.)

It's a neat way to keep Tad relevant in So Weird episodes and set up his role for (the planned and cut) season 3 when Fi would have needed him to help her save the universe.

(pages 1 and 2 of the Jon Cooksey FAQ).

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Random Details from So Weird's Simplicity (s1e6)

Clu pulling the chair out for his mom to sit down.

Tad Raxall's office building.

The return of Fi's magnetometer that first appeared in Family Reunion and hasn't been seen since then.

Clu and Fi's height difference is adorable.

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2023 Best Picture nominee Top Gun: Maverick out of context and as scenes from So Weird.

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Random Details from So Weird’s Lost (s1e12)

Kyla Pratt's appearance in So Weird was a rare instance when the guest star didn't share the screen with any cast member.

While Ned works on the bus, there's a split second of Clu and Jack playing hacky sack.

In Angel we heard that Irene and Ned were in the bunks (that Jack and Clu use), and now Molly is in Fi's bed. Apparently the kids are the only ones with rooms on the bus!

Fi's inbox is surprisingly neat compared to other times we see it. Note the *.* email on the top left and Universal Gateway across the bottom. Star Dot Star software is the brainchild of Tad Raxall.

This is the second episode in a row without Irene, and after this scene Ned doesn't appear again until the next episode.

Return to Snowy River is Kamilah's favorite movie.

Guest stars Candus Churchill and Dionne Warwick played Kamilah's mom and aunt. They shared the screen with an unidentified older actress as Kamilah, but they didn't share scenes with Kyla Pratt.

Bill is part of the reason Fi connected to Kamilah, but let's not give him much credit beyond that for saving her.

One of the few times we see Kamilah happy is when she speaks of her favorite baseball player, her dad.

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La Vida Siesta (ii)

Remember when Siesta Taco appeared in the Strangeling and Simplicity episodes of season one?

According to an early draft of Strange Geometry, it would have been referenced again:

Siesta Taco would have been part of the She Sells music video as a nod (along with Star.Dot.Star) to one of the jingles Molly wrote in her post-PKB and pre-solo career.

What do we think, Weirdos? Does Molly’s unheard and never-known-until-now jingle for Siesta Taco count as canon even if it was cut from the final product?

We know Fi received free software from Tad (like in OOPA). I wonder if the family got Siesta discounts. 🤔

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You:

The Guy She Told You Not To Worry About:

(inspired by a So Weird Podcast live chat earlier this year)

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More from Jon Cooksey’s rewatch: he reminisced about the Tad Raxall/alien arc that was never completed. (x)

You can read more about that arc and other original s3 ideas in our FAQ.

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Tad Raxall actor, Garwin Sanford, appeared in two episodes of Supernatural as two different characters.

In episode “Folsom Prison Blues” he was Deacon. Four years later he was Jim Michaels in the episode “The French Mistake”.

Thanks, Tabz!

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Happy Valentine’s Day, Weirdos!

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If you missed the other cards I’ve shared throughout the day, you can find them here: 

set 1 - set 2 - set 3

Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone!

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The So Weird Podcast - Episode 22 NOW AVAILABLE!

In this episode, we discuss and review the ep. “Oopa". We talk about the return of the character Tad Raxall and our mixed feelings about him, why we didn't enjoy this episode that much, the song "More Like a River", Plato's Atlantis, So Weird ships, and more! Once again thanks to everyone who downloads, listens, and comments on our episodes!  

Also available here for download: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/thesoweirdpodcast/episodes/2017-05-24T17_35_35-07_00

Please take a listen and let us know what you think!

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Now available on iTunes and Google Play!

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“Almost all Disney movies have a dead parent in them, but they don’t really deal with that. Our show did.”

The Look Back Machine’s most recent podcast episode covered So Weird! The host interviewed creator Tom J. Astle and showrunner Jon Cooksey about the production of the series. 

In less than an hour they cover casting Cara Delizia, future-proofing the internet usage, the original title, coming up with “So Weird”, and John Pozer working with dogs in Shelter.

Of course they discussed season 3. In talking about the original plans they shared what drew them to bring Tad Raxall back. And when it came to deciding how to change the original plans, they shared why they didn’t go forward with passing the story to Jack.

Towards the end we’re given a treat of hearing Jon Cooksey sing.

Besides YouTube (above), you can hear the episode on their site, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

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Happy Valentine’s Day, weirdos!

Find the perfect card for the special weirdo in your life:

Set 1 features Molly, Irene, Carey, and Annie

Set 2 features Ned and Fi

Set 3 (and newest this year!) features Annie, Jack, and Rocket

Thank you so much for creating these and sharing, Cat!