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Some thigs go together like chocolate and peanut butter but what happens when nerds randomly draw movies and have to find a way to tie them together? MOVIE MASH UPS! Hear what crazy films the crew will combine and how!
Who really sunk the Titanic? Did we ever really walk on the moon? Are birds real? The crew explores some famous (and ridiculous) conspiracy theories.
The crew is casting their own version of a GI Joe movie featuring they're favorite actor, Karl Urban! Who will he play? Who else rounds out their casts? Find out!
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The crew takes a look at all the commercials and movie trailers that caught their eye during "The Big Game."
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The Crew breaks down the new Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire trailers (domestic and international). What are they excited for? What are they intrigued by? Find out... Special Guest: John C. Gritton!
The Y2K scare of the late 1990's was a paranoid technophobia induced spell of mass hysteria...but what if Hollywood had tried to cash in on the craze? The crew pitches their Y2K disaster movie that never happened.
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The Crew talks about their encounters with celebrities at conventions, photo ops, and in the wild. It's truly the good, the bad, and the awkward!
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The crew is back to look at the rest of the feature films being released in 2024. What are they excited for? What are they confused was even made? What will The Doc leave his couch to see?
The Crew takes a look ahead at the movies hitting theaters in 2024. What are they excited to see? What will The Doc actually leave the house to see? What films are they bewildered were even made? Find out!
The Crew discuss the Best of 2023! Movies, streaming shows, video games, books, comic, and more! What made the list? Listen and find out...
The Crew creates their own Hallmark Christmas Movie by randomly generating all the main categories. What washed up TV actors will fall in love over which small town business? Find out!
The Crew takes a look at some of their favorite TV "Holiday Specials" Complete with muppets, clay-mation, and un-subtitled wookie dialogue!
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The whole crew is back to discuss what makes a great on-screen Santa Claus as well as some of the odd sub-genres of ol' Saint Nick has found himself in.
A new Ghostbusters movie means we're going to get super nerdy and over-analyze the new teaser trailer for "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire!" Special Guest Host: Gritt
This week Obi-Jon and The Doc are discussing movie casts that outkicked their coverage: meaning movies with amazing casts that failed to live up to their potential.
The crew is joined by special guest, the Head Honcho of all things Halloween; Gritt, to discuss the future of the Halloween franchise...on TV?!?!
Spooky Season continues this week as the crew talks about the "true" stories behind their favorite horror movies.
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The crew is reading through a Choose Your Own Adventure book to get into the Spooky season spirit. Will they Escape the Haunted Warehouse? How many endings will they get through? How many goofy voices can they think of for narrators? Find out!
Spooky season is here! The crew is going to help you find the perfect scary movie to watch this season as they recommend forgotten, overlooked, and under appreciated horror movies.
Obi-Jon and the Doc ask the questions that pop up when nerds overthink movies: Who cleans up after Godzilla smashes a city? Where do babies come from in The Matrix? All these, and more!
Obi-Jon is joined by special guest Chris from the "Friends with Benefits" show to discuss the 30th Anniversary of the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers!
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Obi-Jon and the Doc discuss ideas and concepts they want to see in an Aliens movie...and then craft a story to fit them all!
If you're looking for something new to play, we have you covered! The crew give their recommendations for games of all types: board games, video games, card games, and more.
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From German knock-offs to vampires on boats, the crew takes a look back at the 100 year history of Dracula on film!
Join The Doc and Obi-Jon as they discuss what makes an ordinary movie a "Dad Movie" and recent films their Dads would have loved.
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Even the most talented directors with highly impressive filmographies can still produce a stinker. The crew discuss their most hated or disappointing films from otherwise great directors.
It's our 150th Episode!!! What better way to celebrate than a new edition of our favorite recurring topic: Urbanization? Check out our casting choices for a hypothetical remake of The Princess Bride and see where we place Karl Urban!
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The crew takes a look at the worst movie sequels with the number "2" in the title.
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Obi-Jon and (Also) Chris take a trip through the DC Animated Original Movie Universe. With over 50 films release across 15 years, they have a LOT to discuss! What do they recommend? What do they think you should avoid at all costs? What do they want to see adapted next? Find out!
If The Oasis from "Ready Player One" was real, and you could carry any item from pop culture, what would your load-out be? The crew selects their weapons, vehicles, and a few surprises!
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Obi-Jon is joined by special guest (Captain) Chris! Together they discuss the entire Spider-Man movie franchise from Tobey Maguire to the Spider-Verse and beyond...
The Crew takes a look at movies based on Saturday Night Live characters; from The Blues Brothers to MacGruber and all the Coneheads and Pats in-between!
The Crew discusses their favorite movies about, and featuring, airplanes! Yes, we're serious...and don't call us Shirley.
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What 3 movies best represent an actor's career? The Crew discuss, and debate, what the "Holy Trinity" of their favorite actors would be.
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The Crew is asking, and attempting to answer, the questions that only true nerds would think of from the galaxy far, far away of Star Wars!
The crew takes a look back at the long road of video game movie adaptations that lead to The Super Mario Bros Movie making a billion dollars...it's not pretty.
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The crew breaks down all the announcements. trailers, and omissions about our favorite galaxy far, far away!
Check out three VERY different takes on the classic story of The Wizard of Oz, all featuring Karl Urban!
The crew looks back to the weekend that was Lexington Comic and Toy Convention 2023. What did we buy? Who did we meet? What cool stories do we have to share? Find out...
The crew takes a look at 90's comic book movies that never became the franchise they were intended to be. Are they still worth watching or did we dodge a bullet?
The crew traces the history of the Ninja Turtles franchise from their comic book origins to the upcoming animated film!
Think of a movie to remake, keep one actor, the rest of the parts are played by muppets! Simple concept, loads of fun!
Special Guest Tyler Phillips joins the crew to talk all about Lexington Comic and Toy Convention 2023! Who to see, what to do, what to buy, and more!
The crew gives their best pitches for characters and stories they want to see in the all new DCU! How obscure will they get? Find out...
Now that James Gunn and Peter Safran have give us our first look at their new DCU, the crew is going to weigh in on everything.
Where does one's love for a sports team or a movie franchise come from? Is there some personal connection? We'll discuss today!
Obi-Jon and special quest Travis Williams break down the nominations for the 95th Annual Academy Awards. Hear their picks, predictions, and more!
The crew is putting on their Producers hats and trying to intentionally choose the worst cast possible for a remake of The Godfather.
In the tradition of Rambo, Chuck Norris, The Toxic Avenger, and RoboCop, the crew is looking at movies that could have made amazing Saturday morning cartoon shows back in the day.
So many movies we couldn't fit them all into one episode! The crew continues their look at the 2023 theatrical movie slate.
The crew looks ahead at the 2023 theatrical release schedule and decides which movies they can't wait to see...and which ones they never need to see.
It's our Year End Awards show! Find out who wins for our favorite Legacy Sequel, Biggest Disappointment, Favorite Convention Moment, Nerdiest experience and many more!
The crew talks all about multiplayer gaming: their favorite game styles, worst experiences, and games they would love to play!
The crew creates their own cheesy Hallmark Christmas movie by rolling the dice and filling in their own cliches. See how it turns out!
The crew returns to a galaxy far, far away with their review of the Andor series on Disney Plus.
The crew breaks down their favorite moments from "Tales of the Jedi" on Disney +, and The Doc questions the need for so much Jedi-centric Star Wars.
Obi-Jon and The Doc give their review of House of the Dragon Season 1! What did they like? What did they hate? Who has hot takes? Find out!
Commander Scott and Obi-Jon give their in-depth review of the new video game, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed! What do they love, what annoys them, and what do they hope to see from the game in the future?
Another entry in our recurring segment: Urbnaization! This week each host will pitch a project to feature actor, Karl Urban and vote on which one to develop. Listen to some crazy pitches and see what sticks!
The horror genre is filled with tropes and cliches, but can you actually create a horror story just from those tropes and cliches/ We'll find out in this week's episode!
The Crew is taking you on an adventure to "Blood Island', a choose your own adventure story where they're searching for a mysterious animal on an island fraught with danger! Will they survive? How many times will they die and start over? Who has the best female voice? Find out!
The Doc and Cmdr. Scott are kicking off spooky season by taking a close look at the nature of horror and what makes scary things scary...
Thanks to Paramount Plus we're living in a Star Trek renaissance so the crew is reflecting on what Star Trek means to them: from defending The Motion(less) Picture to waxing philosophic about the true nature of Trek and science fiction!
The crew is breaking down all the news and announcements from the D23 movie panel. All the newest projects from Lucasfilm, Marvel, and Disney discussed, dismissed, and geeked out over!
This week the crew is taking stories that seem innocent enough and giving them DARK twists! Sleepless in Seattle with serial killers, Wall*E destroys all humans, Vigo the Carpathian caused the rise of Nazis...and more!
This week the crew take a look at all things Star Wars streaming and discuss what we would like for Disney to adapt, bring back, crossover and just in general new Star Wars content we're currently drooling for like a crazed Bantha on Life Day...
Peanut Butter and Jelly. Aliens and Predators. Stargate and Chucky?!?! This week the crew is talking all about cross-overs: the good, the bad, and the WTF?
The crew is taking a deep dive into table top role playing games this week as they discuss their favorite games and most fond moments from campaigns.
The crew gives their full breakdown on the latest entry in the Predator franchise, Prey. What they liked, what they hated, and where to go next. Also, who is Gary the Predator? Find out!
The crew takes a look at the current slate of Star Trek shows, from Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks to Picard and Prodigy. Also, is streaming the best venue for Trek and what do we want to see from the franchise next?
We all love a good giant killer animal movie but what separates the good form the bad from the so-bad-it's-good? The crew is here to sort it all out this week. What tropes, conventions, characters, and other stuff are essential for an enjoyable giant killer animal movie?
The world lost two amazing actors this year, James Caan and Ray Liotta. So, the crew is giving them our own special kind of tribute, talking about our favorite films featuring these legends of the silver screen.
The Obi-wan Kenobi series is officially here and boy, do we have some thoughts about it! Find out what we liked, what we hated, and what we would have done differently. Plus, should there be a second season?
The crew is talking all about their favorite classic video games with special guest, Steve from Retro Tech Studios!
We feel the need, the need for speed! After over 30 years we finally have a sequel to Top Gun, but was it worth the wait? The crew breaks down what they loved and has issues with in Top Gun: Maverick. Special Guest: Nicole "She-Hulk" McCox!
This week we take a look at Sequels... what makes a good one? What should be avoided? ...and how how many should be avoided???
We all love seeing our favorite characters go one last ride into the sunset...but sometimes characters can stick around a bit too long. This week the crew discusses characters that should have been done a few movies sooner, and maybe a few that deserve another round.
How should we classify films into genres? SIt sounds like a simple question but it gets very complicated, very quickly!. How do you define each genre? Do sub-genres help or make things worse? Can an actor be a genre unto themselves? Discuss with the crew!
The crew goes through the entire summer 2022 theatrical release schedule and gives their thoughts on upcoming movies. What to see? What to skip? What to spend an entire day on!?!?!
This week Commander Scott and Obi-Jon take a brief walk through the history of science fiction in film and tv and talk about their favorites along the way!
This week the crew talks about their favorite space exploration movies...but not the ones you're thinking of! We're talking about the likes of Apollo 13, The Right Stuff, First Man, and loads more films about the history of space flight.
This week the crew gives their thoughts and ideas for how the new management at Warner Media can fix the troubled DC Cinematic Universe.
He's the savior of the universe and this week the crew is giving Flash Gordon a modern recasting featuring the bacon of the movie business, Karl Urban! What role will we cast Karl in? Who will fill out the cast in roles such as Ming the Merciless, Zarkov the mad scientist, and Vutan of the Hawk people?
This week Obi-Jon and the Doc discuss the movies they hate themselves for loving so much. What made the list of their guilty pleasures? Find out!
Ever wonder who has the best sci-fi army? Well, we've got you covered! This week we're ranking the best futuristic armies to determine who is the ultimate badass. Space marines, clones, super soldiers and more await!
The crew chats on the floor of the first ever Lexington Figure Fest! Hear them discuss favorite toylines from their childhood, which phaser is the coolest, the ups and downs of VHS collecting, and more!
The crew breaks down their experiences from Lexington Comic and Toy Convention 2022. What was the coolest thing they saw but couldn't afford? Who had random encounters with what celebrities? What frustrated The doc so much he had to rant about it? Find out!
The crew takes a deep dive into the series, The Book of Boba Fett. The good, the bad, and the Mods!
Forget the Oscars, join us for the only awards that count: The Nerdies! Best Legacy Sequel? Best new (to us) Board Game? Coolest Nerdy Experience? All these and more awarded tonight!
If you want the feel of March Madness Bracket excitement but don't know (or care) about college basketball, we've got you covered! The crew is pitting fictional swordsmen against one another to determine who's the greatest swashbuckler! In the end, there can be only one...
The crew takes a look at the career and legacy of filmmaker Ivan Reitman and what his work has meant to them. Special Guest appearance by Gritt.
It's the show that defined the Dark Knight for an entire generation. It established Kevin Conroy as the voice of Batman. It introduced the world to Harley Quinn. It was Batman: The Animated Series and we're talking all about it this week!
Back by popular demand is our special brand of fan casting we call; Urbanization. As in, Karl urban! The crew pitches the Batman movies they'd love to see and casts every major character. Where will Karl Urban end up? Find out!
He is Vengeance. He is the Night. He is BATMAN!...and we're the nerds talking about him. The crew takes a look at the cinematic history of the Caped Crusader; past, present, and future. Atomic batteries to power, turbines to speed...
Scream is back in theaters and here to help the crew break down of the new film, and it's place in the franchise, with our Senior Specialist on all things Scream; John Gritton! We talk all about the new film from character deaths to fan theories to costumes, and more!
Long before Peter Jackson there was Rankin & Bass, and Ralph Bakshi! The crew takes a look at the original Tolkien animated "trilogy" of The Hobbit (1977), The Lord of the Rings (1978) and The Return of the King (1980). Does The Hobbit work better as an animated musical for kids? Was Bakshi ahead a pioneer of animation techniques or just bug nuts crazy?
It's a well known fact that Karl Urban makes every movie better just by being in it. So, in the debut of our new segment :URBAN-ization, we're recasting the Lord of the Rings featuring Karl Urban in a mystery role. Find our what roles we chose. (Yes, we know he's already in LotR!)
We continue our journey to Middle Earth by taking a look at some of the crew's favorite weapons from the Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and more!
One franchise to rule them all! The crew takes a look at the LotR series past, present, and future and discuss what they want to see from the world of Tolkien.
The crew takes a look at the on-set accident that made headlines from the movie Rust and other film accidents from the past.
The crew take a look back at their favorite games from 2021. Board games, video games, role playing games, and more!
Get in touch with your inner Scrooge, this week the crew talks about their favorite on-screen adaptations of A Christmas Carol! From classic performances to madcap interpretations and everything in between, we promise this is no Humbug!
Sick of hearing the same played out christmas music all season long? We've got your solution! The discuss their all time favorite and most hated Christmas songs. Songs you can drink to, songs you can rock out to, and songs to prepare to fight off a home invasion to!
The crew discuss their favorite depictions of Santa Claus(e) in movies, tv, and books. From hollywood classics to obscure tv shows and everything in between!
It's the start of the holiday season and the crew is here to give you their gift ideas for the geek and/or nerd in your life...or just for yourself!
This is it! This is definitely it! Our full review of Ghostbusters: Afterlife is finally here. The crew breaks down everything from gear to ghosts to gorillas! What did we like? What did we love? Where did we find "opportunities for improvement?" Where do we want the franchise to go from here?
Episode Notes We all know proper planning prevents piss poor performance, so this week the crew is throwing out hypothetical scenarios and brainstorming on the best way to arm themselves accordingly. Zombies apocalypses, vampire pandemics, transforming robot alien invasions, and so many more await you!
Episode Notes We're extending the spooky season by one more week as the crew discusses their favorite games to play during Halloween. From murder mystery board games to survival horror video games, and one you can play anywhere!
Episode Notes There are things that go bump in the night...and these are the badasses who bump back! This week the crew discusses their favorite monster slayers from movies, TV, manga, and more. Did your favorite make the cut?
Episode Notes Michael Myers is back in theaters and our Halloween expert, Gritton, is here to help us weigh the pros and cons, highs and lows, good and bad of "Halloween Kills"!
A hero is only as good as the villain they have to overcome. So, join the crew as they discuss what makes a villain truly great and discuss their favorites from film, tv, comics, and more.
Cmdr Scott and the Doc delve into the different types of RPG's both tabletop and video games!
Grab your rapier and get ready to buckle some swash! This week the crew is discussing one of their favorite movies of all time: The Three Musketeers (1993). From the cast to the sword fights and the endlessly quotable lines we'll tell you why you should watch this underappreciated gem.
Dinosaurs and DNA and the majesty of Jeff Goldblum! This week the crew is taking a look at the state of the Jurassic Park franchise, from the classic original to the upcoming sixth installment and where we want to see the property go from there.
One of our favorite comic books has become our newest favorite series, we're talking all things INVINCIBLE this week. A topic this epic calls for a team-up, so Mastodon Bacon is back with Obi-Jon to discuss everything from comic book world building to plot twists and more!
Trailers! Previews! Coming Attractions! Whatever you call them, us nerds have a love/hate relationship with them. Whether they offer false promises or undersell a great film, the crew will discuss the pros and cons of previews.
The Doc and Cmdr Scott prove they have The Geek Stuff with this deep dive into one of the nerdiest board games around.
Very special guest host (Masta)Don Bacon joins Obi-Jon this week to break down "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier", speculate on where the MCU goes from here, and talk about some Green Lantern news!
What do The Dukes of Hazzard, MIssion: Impossible, and The A-Team have in common? They're all TV shows that were rebooted as big budget movies. This week the crew takes a look at this weird trend that Hollywood refuses to let die. Warning: Gratuitous "singing" of the Wild WIld West theme song ahead!
Get ready to up your arsenal! This week Obi-Jon and the Doc discuss the coolest weapon collections in movies and grade each one to find the perfect movie armory.
It's all hands on deck this week as the crew discuss their favorite (and least favorite) versions of the coolest ship in Starfleet, the USS Enterprise! From the early days of the NX-01 to the sleek, combat ready 1701-E, and even a few that were only seen once. If you're looking to talk nerdy about spaceships, we're ready to... "Make it so!"
It has begun! This week Obi-Jon and The Doc talk about all things Mortal Kombat. Video game memories, favorite characters, movies (old and upcoming), frozen blood daggers and more! As Johnny Cage would say, "This is the part where you click play."
To boldly go where no podcast has gone before....or at least no episode of this show yet. This week the crew is discussing their favorite films in the Star Trek franchise, from the Kelvin timeline trilogy to battles with the Borg! Plus, Commander Scott makes a case for why ST: The Motion Picture is actually good?!?!
In honor the the Snyder Cut actually seeing the light of day, the crew is talking all about their favorite alternate versions of movies. From Extended cuts, special editions, and Director's cuts to fan edits and more!
Great Ceasar's ghost, have we got an episode for you! This week the crew breaks down the good, the bad, and the nerdy of TV's newest Man of Steel, "Superman and Lois," from golden age costumes to super twin teen drama and all the superheroes in between!
You never get a second chance at a first impression, unless you work in the movies. Mark Ruffalo or Edward Norton? Michael Gambon or Richard Harris? Godzilla or a big iguana? This week the crew talks best and worst recasting choices.
In honor of DC launching Batman '89 and Superman '78, the crew are discussing what continuities they'd like to see live on in comic book form. From dinosaur infested islands to WWII with rocket packs to future wars against giant bugs, this episode boldly goes where no geeks have gone before!
The crew is taking a look at the state of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Hear Obi-Jon tell you why "Fantastic Beasts" are terrible movies, Commander Scott discuss the finer points of spell casting (pew pew sticks), and the Doc casts a young Mad-eye Moody. All this and more!
Join Obi-Jon and MastaDon as they attempt to figure out what is happening in the first 5 episodes of WandaVision. Who's really pulling the strings? Who may be a secret skrull? What that big "recast" could mean for the future of the MCU. Plus, rants about the X-Men and more!
The crew takes a journey back in time to their adolescence and tell you which 90's TV shows they miss and think deserve another chance. Reboot Highlander as a series? Modern day seinfeld? Could Toonami make a comeback?? Find out in this episode!
Godzilla vs King Kong. Robocop vs Terminator. Dale and Tucker vs Evil? This week the crew talks about their favorite hypothetical fights. It's an episode full of giant robots, monsters, and factoids!
The crew brings Fantasy Movie Month to an epic conclusion as they break down what upcoming fantasy projects they're looking forward to and which ones they want to see happen. Oh, and Commander Scott tells us why George R.R. Martin sucks...
The crew takes a look back at the evolution of fantasy films in the wake of the Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter franchises and lists the forgotten gems of the modern era you should check out.
Fantasy month rolls on as the crew discuss their favorite weapons from all over the fantasy genre. From enchanted mallets to severed heads to golden shotguns? See what made the list.
Swords and sorcery and epic quests galore this week as the crew takes a look back at the fantasy movie genre in the age before Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy. Conan! Krull! Willow! He-Man! Jack Burton?? We'll explain.
Star Wars Month comes to an end as the crew gives a full review and breakdown of ALL of The Mandalorian season two. Episode by episode, moment by moment, line by line, the guys discuss what they liked, what they loved, and what they could have done without. Spoilers...duh!
Star Wars Month continues as Obi-Jon and Commander Scott break down every series and movie announcement from the Disney Investor Day presentation. Ahsoka and Lando get their own shows, a Rogue Squadron movie is actually happening and Taiki Waititi is making...something! We'll break down all the news, speculate wildly on each project and discuss a few things that Lucasfilm was suspiciously quiet about.
It's week two of STAR WARS MONTH and the crew are talking about the most iconic sci-fi weapon in the history of cinema, the lightsaber! Hear all about their favorite sabers from the movies, cartoons, and comic books as well as the best saber duels, dumbest saber types, and try to determine what happened to certain sabers after they left the screen!
The Thrawn Trilogy. Kyle Katarn. Rogue Squadron. Shadows of the Empire. Luuke Skywalker? (no, that's not a typo!) If these ring a bell for you then you're in good company because this week the crew is talking all about the old Star Wars Expanded Universe before the Disney purge. What characters could return to Star Wars canon? SHOULD they return or remain a "Legend?"
The crew starts things off by recommending games to play with friends and family this holiday season before jumping into a look at the status of the Avengers video game from Crystal Dynamics (Is it dead? Can it be saved?) and Scott and The Doc rip modern gamers a new one!
Is it a movie? A miniseries? Is it canon or not? Are new scenes being shot? Are characters being added? Is it going to be black and white? Will it be released in theaters? These questions, and many more, will be pondered over as Obi-Jon and The Doc try to figure out what is going on with the Snyder Cut of Justice League!
This week the crew discusses every writer's favorite weapon, the retcon! Yes, the literary equivalent to "fixing it in post!" From minor details to major alterations we're covering everything from character resurrections to origin rewrites and everything in between! Commander Scott nitpicks the Star Trek timeline! The Doc explains what saved Ian Malcolm from certain death! Obi-Jon says something nice about The Last Jedi?? Listen quickly before someone changes it...
The crew honors a true legend of the silver screen, Sean Connery. We'll look back on our favorite Connery roles, his strangest performances, and look at some roles that could have been his but weren't. From James Bond to Henry Jones Sr. to Zardoz and Juan Sanchez Villalobos Ramirez, we cover it all!
Spooky Season comes to a close with an in depth look at the state of the Halloween franchise. Everything is fair game from branching alternate timelines, to the shared psychology of Myers and Loomis and what the true low point in the series is? Commander Scott gives a hot take on the original film, Obi-Jon pitches a new direction for the franchise to take, and guest host Gritton ranks the best and worst masks!
This week the guys are talking about their favorite scary video and board games. Which sci-fi movie-licensed survival horror video game do The Doc and Obi-Jon love? What exploratory hidden objective board game does Commander Scott recommend? From space aliens to zombie mutants to evil deadites, this episode has something for every horror fan.
Fire up the Delta, grab your boomstick, and head to the work shed cause this week the guys are talking all about the Necronomicon ex Mortis, deadites, and el jefe himself, Ash! Yup, it's The State of The Evil Dead! Which movie is our favorite? Which ending do we prefer for Army of Darkness? Is the remake still in continuity? What the hell is "Medieval Dead" and why wont Obi-Jon shut up about it? Listen and find out, you primitive screw heads!
Grab your crucifix and turn on the lights cause this week Obi-Jon and Commander Scott are discussing the State of the Conjuring Universe! Everything from Annabelle to the Warren Family containment unit and everything in between is fair game as they talk about what makes this cinematic universe so scary and successful, Spoiler:It may be the demons.
It's October and that means it's officially Spooky Season! The crew is starting things off by giving you their top 13 movies to watch to get into the spirit of Halloween. From slahsers and haunted spaceships to cult favorites, timeless comedies, and warm miak (no, that's not a typo) this list has it all!
Listen up, bub! This week the crew is brainstorming how to fold the X-Men into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. What storyline could work to introduce them? Which characters do we want to include? Which characters do we NOT want to see? And of course, who should play them? It's an episode full of Marvel mutant madness, mon amie!
The guys at Friends with Benefits are in the middle of their Friday the 13th Special Series. Watch Part 6 with us and prep for their next episode!
This week the crew discuss their favorite comic book movies that aren't about superheroes! That's right, not every comic book movie adaptation is about capes and superpowers and sky beams, and we're here to tell you which ones we think are worth the watch. From vigilantes to immortals to spartans and neo-noir detectives, it's a big list!
This week the crew is taking a trip back to a time before the Marvel Cinematic Universe existed and sifting through the rubble to pick out the Marvel-property based films we think are worth a watch. From fight scenes cut to opera music to infamous never released franchise films to duck tits, this one is all over the place! Witness the Fantastic, the Uncanny, the straight up bizarre world of pre-MCU Marvel movies!
Julian is back! He's here to help Obi-Jon break down all the news and announcements from DC's Fandome including trailers for The Batman, Wonder Woman 1984, JL: The Snyder Cut, The Suicide Squad, video games Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League, and make their case for keeping Black Adam evil!
The Doc and Obi-Jon are discussing which properties from their childhoods really should have had their own toy lines, and what those toys should have been. Then they flip things up and pitch toys that absolutely should have become movies! So Frame Up! Cause it's an episode filled with obscure 90's toys, cartoons, and movies!
Episode Notes Join us for the first ever episode of Nerd Alert! Obi-Jon and Commander Scott break down the Avengers video game open beta, discuss how to (and how not to) reboot Knight Rider for James Wan, and give their first impressions of Star Trek: Lower Decks!