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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman recap the 98th annual Academy Awards and all that that implies. SPOILERS for all nominated movies (look 'em up here)
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman bask in the home stretch of the summer movie season, with spoilery discussions of Fantastic Four, The Naked Gun, and Weapons, amongst other offerings. Plus, Travis joins Letterboxd, Thom stans the AMC Kidman ad, and both partake in a hearty helping of watch purging.
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Thom's Watch-Purging List
- Fantastic Four: First Steps
- The Naked Gun
- Weapons
- Nobody 2
- Another Simple Favor
- The Rainmaker
- Bandits (partial)
- The Fountain Of Youth (partial)
- Pee Wee As Himself
- Billy Joel: And So It Goes
- The Replacement Killers
- Heads Of State
- Deep Cover
- New Jack City (rewatch)
- Cleaner
- Mulholland Drive
- AP Bio (S4)
- Andor (S2)
- Shoresy (S4)
- The Lost Room
- Battlestar Galactica 1978
- Hacks (S4)
- Paradise (S1)
- The Amazing Race (S37)
- Welcome To Wrexam (S4)
- IronHeart (S1)
- Poker Face (S2)
- Project Runway (S21)
- Leverage: Redemption (S3)
- Long Way Home
- The Residence
- Moonlighting (S3)
- Portrait Artist Of The Year (S2)
- Foundation (S3)
- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (S3)
- Resident Alien (S2)
- Ghosted (S1)
- Reacher (S2)
- Elsbeth (S1)
- The Bob Newhart Show (S1)
- Night Court (S3)
Trav's Watch-Purging List
- I Know What You Did Last Summer
- Fantastic Four: First Steps
- The Naked Gun
- Freakier Friday
- Weapons
- The Hitman
- Out For Justice
- Wild Things 2
- Siskel & Ebert Jan 1995
- Law & Oder (S10)
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman find themselves dropped into the middle of the 2025 blockbuster jungle, and attempt to hack their way out. So to speak. Plus, a couple of Shame List picks, the fate of The Late Show, and a few bits and bobs besides.
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Thom's Watch-Purging List
- Superman
- F1 : The Movie
- Jurassic World: Rebirth
- The Hustler
- The Color Of Money
Trav's Watch-Purging List
- Superman
- F1: The Movie
- Megan 2.0
- Jurassic World: Rebirth
- The Last American Hero
- My Mom Jayne
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman check in from Las Vegas, and bear witness to the majesty of Weird Al Yankovic's Bigger & Weirder tour. Plus, celebrity retirements, animated adaptations, stunt delivery services, a light round of cinematic watch purging, and just a smidge of unfortunate on-mic noshing.
Show Notes!
- Weird Al Yankovic Set List 6/14/25
- The Compleat Fish Report (with a beat!)
- "We All Have Cell Phones"
- Weird Al Gets Whiplashed
Thom's Watch-Purging List
- Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
- Lilo & Stitch 2025
- The Phoenecian Scheme
- The Life Of Chuck
Trav's Watch-Purging List
- Dogma (The Ressurrection)
- Ballerina
- How To Train Your Dragon 2025
- Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman take a quick detour into music geekery to discuss the Sammy Hagar Best Of All Worlds Vegas Residency. Plus, a send-off to the late great George Wendt, and a perfunctory round of Watch Purging.
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Thom's Watch-Purging List
- Hurry Up Tomorrow
- Near Dark
- I Want To Live
- Side Quest (pilot)
- Etoile (pilot)
- Who Done It? (Clue documentary)
- Get Smart (season 1)
- Leverage: Redemption (season 3)
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
- Light & Magic (season 2)
- Poker Face (season 2)
- The Amazing Race (season 37)
Trav's Watch-Purging List
- S.W.A.T. (season 8)
- Leverage: Redemption (season 3)
- Elsbeth (season 2)
- Poker Face (season 2)
- Night Court (season 2)
- Poppa's House (season 1)
- The Equalizer (season 5)
- Tracker (season 1)
- Law & Order (season 24)
- Law & Order SVU (season 26)
- FBI Most Wanted (season 6)
- FBI International (season 4)
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman try to squeeze 10lbs of talk into a 5lb show, by diving headlong into a SPOILER-filled discussion of Thunderbolts and Sinners.*
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman contend with Minecraft madness, Star Wars renaissance, faith-based audiences, the pros and cons of pulling the ripcord on a TV show. Plus, a hearty SPOILER-filled Watch Purging!
THOM'S WATCH PURGING The Amateur, Drop, Pink Floyd At Pompeii, Modern Family S11, Abbot Elementary, AP Bio, Superstore, Ghosts, Phineas & Ferb, Andor S2
TRAV'S WATCH PURGING Red Army, Matlock S1, Law & Order: Organized Crime S5, Leverage: Redemption S3, 9-1-1 S9, The Neighborhood S8, The Equalizer S5, Poppa's House S1
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman eulogize Val Kilmer, pore over the hubbub from CinemaCon, foment a war between burgeoning BCUs, glory in the widening of the theatrical window, and present their 127th reminiscence on growing up nerdy.
THOM'S WATCH PURGING Death Of A Unicorn, A Working Man, Phantoms (aborted), Runaway Jury, Magpie, The Hunt For Red October (rewatch), Battlestar Galactica '78, Running Point S1, Mythic Quest S4, Severance S2, School Spirits S2, Letterkenny S 1-12, Modern Family S 1-11
TRAV'S WATCH PURGING Ice Princess, Siskel & Ebert, New Hollywood Squares, After Midnight, Pop Culture Jeopardy, Poppa's House, Shifting Gears S1, High Potential S1
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman ruminate on the state of SNL, lament the fate of Drew Struzan, equivocate the cancellation of After Midnight, and ponder the possibilities posed by the Avengers: Doomsday cast announcement, while climbing back into the watch-purging saddle for reals.
Thom's Watch Purging: The Brutalist, Sing Sing, Captain America: Brave New World, Becoming Led Zeppelin, Micky 17, Paddington In Peru, The Day The Earth Blew Up, Black Bag, The Monkey, The Gorge, Slingshot, The Menu, Snake Eyes, A Real Pain, Here, Underwater, Trap, Things Will Be Different, The Quiet Earth, The Electric State
Trav's Watch Purging: Captain America: Brave New World, His Three Daughters, Woman Of The Hour, Charlie Says, HALLMARK#, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries, Housesitter, Bringing Down The House, One Mile To You, Race, In Darkness Iliza Schlesinger: A Different Animal, Eurotrip, Sydney White,
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman recap the 97th annual Academy Awards and all that that implies. SPOILERS for all nominated movies (look em up here) Also, the answer is Latvia! Cinemastreams! Timothee Chalomet SAG Speech No CGI Is Just Invisible CGI Film Crit Hulk: On Remembering The "Show" In Show Business Got a question for the SER FAQ?
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman kick the tires and light the fires, list their top movies of 2024, do a little Oscar pre-funking, delve back into the sweet embrace of physical media, and spend way too much time talking about Sonic The Hedgehog for two guys who know virtually nothing about Sonic The Hedgehog. 40 Inspirational Speeches in 2 minutes Oscar Nominees 2025 Got a question for the SER FAQ?
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman recap the 95th annual Academy Awards and all that that implies. Got a question for the SER FAQ?
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman kick the tires and light the fires, try to remember which year it is, and catch up on multiple best-ofs, coming soons, and pop culture roads not taken... yet. Plus, robot eye rebellion and some pre-pre-pre-funking for the Oscars. Got a question for the SER FAQ?
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman trace their lifelong fandom of the Indiana Jones movies, up to and including a SPOILER-filled dive into Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny, which they both probably liked more than you did. Supplemental Stuff! Indiana Jones And The Eternal Re-writes Indiana Jones And The Rip-offs And Copycats SER Commentary: Raiders Of The Lost Ark SER Commentary: Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade Got a question for the SER FAQ?
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In which Thom Bowers, Travis J Coleman, and special guest Scott Erickson marinate their minds in multiversal Marvel-flavored madness, with discussions of Spider-Man: Across The Spiderverse and the first two episodes of Secret Invasion. (SPOILERS for both!) Got a question for the SER FAQ?
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman eventually get around to talking about Transformers: Rise Of The Beats, once Thom gets a terrifying amount of Cybertronian nerdery out of his system. Plus, Saturday morning basics, midlife crisis tripwires, and becoming The Big Softie.
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman memorialize the late, great Phil Hartman on the (near) 25th anniversary of his passing, reckon with audience reactions to the Barry series finale, and get in some last minute watch purging before this summer's blockbuster deluge begins. Plus, video nasties, mismatched comedians, normcore TV premises, Hollywood on strike, and more! Watch Purging: VIPCO: The Untold Story, Mrs Davis, Love And Death, Ted Lasso Season 3, School Spirits, Florida Man, Beef, The Diplomat, The Muppets: Mayhem, Sesame Street Meets The Electric Company, Barry Season 4
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman ride with the fambly, dance with the fishes, search for Downton Abbey Moments, recalibrate the Shame List, and learn to be still. Plus, popping comedic bubbles and fancasting The Book Of Mormon. SPOILERS for Michael J Fox: Still, Fast X, Tetris, The Little Mermaid, The Frisco Kid, Ghosted, 80 For Brady, The Aurora Teagarden Mysteries, and Night Court 2023.
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman talk movie clubs, musical anniveraries, trailer drops, MSTie lore, theater employee myths, the craving for multi-flavored art, and taking one last ride with the Guardians Of The Galaxy.
TRAV's Watch Purging
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Spinning Gold, Duke, Good House, Maybe I Do, Clay Dreamer, Are You There God? It's Me Margaret, John Wick Chapter 4, Ben & Kate, Law & Order, FBI, SWAT, Magnum PI, Equalizer, Whose Line Is It Anyway, Ghosts, So Help Me Todd, Barry S4, Poker Face, Night Court 2023
THOM's Watch Purging
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Air, Polite Society, Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania, Creed III, 65, Retun Of The Jedi 40th Anniversary, The Parallax View, Margin Call, Ted Lasso S3, Star Trek Picard S3, Poker Face, Barry S4, Night Court 2023
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman recap the 95th annual Academy Awards (aka "Oscars95!") and all that that implies. Got a question for the SER FAQ?
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In which Travis J Coleman brings some personal updates to the mic, explains the show's current hiatus, and charts a course for the future of both. Thanks for listening!
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman somehow pull off the crazy tandem feat of reaffirming their love of movies while also recapping the 94th Annual Academy Awards.
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman talk concert ruminations, Oscar prognostications, the weight of fan expectations, and whether the dog is okay.
TRAV's Watch Purging
Belfast, Death On The Nile, Dog, Black Light, Uncharted, Marry Me, Summer School, Alligator
THOM's Watch Purging
Belfast, Death On The Nile, Licorice Pizza, CODA, Nightmare Alley, Kate, Police Story, Red Notice, Better Call Saul, Arrested Development, Ozark S4, Kim's Convenience S2, Jurassic Park: CampCretaceous S4, The Afterparty S1, The Silent Sea, The Expanse S6, Leverage Redemption, Peacemaker S1, The Book Of Boba Fett
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman talk holiday box office, Oscar forecasts, fan space vs meat space, and the current state of the Legasequel (or Requel, if you're nasty.) Plus, watch purging and needlephobia!
SPOILERS for Moonfall, Jackass Forever, Matrix Resurrections, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Last Night In Soho, The French Dispatch, Spider-Man: No Way Home and Scream 5.
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman re-embrace the theatrical movie experience, and all that that implies. SPOILERS for Dune, Last Night In Soho, The Last Duel, The Eternals, Shang Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings, No Time To Die, Snake Eyes, The Sparks Brothers, Nobody, and the series finale of Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman throw life and art into a blender and hit puree, in order to recap the 93rd Annual Academy Awards in an appropriately haphazard fashion. SPOILERS for The Father, Judas And The Black Messiah, Mank, Minari, Nomadland, Promising Young Woman, Sound Of Metal, Trial Of The Chicago 7, and, inexplicably, Primal Fear.
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In which Thom Bowers, Jonathan Westfall, Christina Walker, and Scott Erickson spend some quality time in the galaxy far far away, recapping the season finale of The Mandalorian (SPOILERS throughout) and discussing the new slate of Star Wars TV shows and movies just announced by Disney.
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In which Thom Bowers and Jonathan Westfall bathe in the unexpectedly still waters of The Mandalorian's latest episode (SPOILERS for Season 2 from 4:02-27:21) while Travis J Coleman and Zachary Lewis provide a grand finale (sprinkled with random kitteh participation) to their epic watch-purging conversation.
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In which Thom Bowers and Scott Erickson get geekier than usual over the latest episode of The Mandalorian (SPOILERS for Season 2 from 3:10-38:50) while Travis J Coleman and Zachary Lewis continue their watch-purging marathon, with critiques of classics and catastrophes alike.
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In which Thom Bowers and Christina Walker say goodbye to Star Wars icon David Prowse and hello to some exciting new developments on The Mandalorian (SPOILERS for Season 2 from 9:35-26:05) while Travis J Coleman and Zachary Lewis set sail on a grand watch-purging adventure!
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In which Travis J Coleman chats with Zachary Lewis about horror fandom, movie ranking systems, and expanding one's cinematic horizons, while Thom Bowers and Jonathan Westfall dive into the second season of The Mandalorian. (Spoilers for Hereditary from 11:15 to 13:15, spoilers for The Mandalorian episodes 9-12 from 103:00 onwards.)
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman climb back into the podcasting saddle just in time to say goodbye to Sean Connery and Alex Trebek, and cope with 2020's pop culture drought through an unusual assemblage of Watch Purging categories.
TRAV's Watch Purging
The Broken Hearts Gallery, Unhinged, The New Mutants, Tenet, The Burnt Orange Heresy, Singles, The Unicorn S1, Stumptown S1, Michael J Fox filmography, Scarlet Johansson filmography*
THOM's Watch Purging
Onward, Harley Quinn: Birds Of Prey, Portrait Of A Lady On Fire, The Gentlemen, Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker, Lord Of The Rings trilogy , LA Confidential , Community , Marvel Cinematic Universe , How I Met Your Mother S1 , he Twilight Zone #, Norsemen #, Away #, Tales From The Loop #, Jessica Jones S3 #, The Romanoffs #, The Tick #, Hunters, # The Simpsons #
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# aborted TV
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In which Travis J Coleman resurfaces in to deliver news on personal and pop cultural upheaval due to these pandemic times, and unfurls a watch-purging list as long as both your arms.
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman recap the 92nd annual Academy Awards, and all that that implies. SPOILERS for Ford v Ferrari, The Irishman, Jojo Rabbit, Joker, Little Women, Marriage Story, 1917, Parasite, and Once Upon A Time...in Hollywood.
Intro: How It Should Have Ended: The Oscars 2020
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman catalog the growing number of media streams flowing into the ocean of their lives, and fishing for tasty treasures therein. Mild spoilers for The Mandalorian, The Unicorn, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Good Place, Emergence, and the new Mad About You.
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In which Travis J Coleman chats with Sons Of Nothing's Matt Meldrum and Thom Bowers about their many musical adventures, up to and including their new album, Almost Paradigm.
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SONG LIST
The Placebo Effect
Govt Machine Boy
Mr Serious
Visiting Mussolini
Trepanation
Brave Old World
Wait
Not For Nothing
Oriflamme
Good News For Everyone
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In which Thom Bowers and a super secret mystery guest geek out at lightspeed over the final trailer for Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker.
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In which Travis J Coleman kicks the tires, relights the fires, and bears his soul as he takes the wheel for his very first solo episode. Plus, more Watch Purging than you can shake a big pointy thing at!
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman recap the 91st annual Academy Awards, and all that that implies.
Villain Pub: Best Picture SummaryBlacKkKlansman: What's the Difference?
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman look back at SER history ever so briefly before launching into an epic round of Watch Purging, with heavy emphasis on Halloween fare...because we're timely like that.
TRAV's Watch Purging
Halloween 2018, Thank You For Your Service, The Spy Who Dumped Me, Three Identical Strangers, Hellfest, Little Shop Of Horrors (director's cut)*, The Good Place S3, Last Man Standing (Halloween ep), Magnum PI 2018, Law & Order SVU, Bull, Ghost Adventures, Big Bang Theory, SWAT, The Neighbotrhood, Happy Together, FBI, The Resident, 911
THOM's Watch Purging
Halloween 2018, Halloween 1978, The Shining, The WIcker Man 1973, The Woman In Black, A Star Is Born, First Man, Bad Times At The El Royale, Ozard S2, Halt & Catch Fire S3-4, Supergirl S4, Better Call Saul S4, Big Bang Theory S12, The Good Place S3, Star Wars Resistance S1, Brooklyn Nine Nine S3, The West Wing S6*, Alien *
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman delve into the latter's recent travel adventures: Broadway, Poutine, and Scarecrows, oh my!
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In which Thom Bowers reports on his Vince DiCola concert experience, Travis J Coleman dives healdong in pilot season, and both engage in some heavy-duty watch purging, including discussion of A Simple Favor, The Predator, Assassination Nation, and The House With A Clock In Its Walls. Plus, a smattering of Star Wars news, and a brief but heartfelt farewell to Bill Daily.
TRAV's Watch Purging:A Simple Favor. The Predator, Papillon, The House With A Clock In Its Walls, Magnum PI 2018 (pilot), Rel (pilot), Happy Together (pilot), The Neighborhood (pilot), FBI (pilot), New Amsterdam (pilot), The Cool Kids (pilot), Single Parents (pilot), The Good Place S3
THOM's Watch Purging:A Simple Favor, The Predator, Assassination Nation, Dinner At Eight, The Specials, The West Wing S6*, Halt And Catch Fire S1-2, Bojack Horseman S5, Ozark S2, Maniac, Better Call Saul S4, The Good Place S2-3
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman serve up a hearty helping of Watch Purging, while eulogizing Burt Reynolds, lionizing William H Macy, upgrading theatrical loyalty programs, and rejoicing at the reversal of silly Oscar decisions.
THOM's Watch Purging:The Meg, Crazy Rich Asians, Searching, BlackKlansman, Mission Impossible: Fallout, Smokey And The Bandit, Ingrid Goes West, Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle, Elstree '76, What's Up Doc, Extinction, Wings Of Desire, Dodgeball, Better Call Saul S4, Lost In Space S1, Halt And Catch Fire S1 TRAV's Watch Purging:Hereditary, The Nun, Blindspotting, Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind, Law & Order SVU S17-18
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In which Thom Bowers gets swept up in the latest Sharknado, Travis J Coleman has a bone to pick with a new Oscar category, and special guest Zan Reid has unforgettable onstage adventure. Plus, a quill tip to Neil Simon, and justice for James Gunn and Ladyhawke (not necessarily in that order). Music by Quint and Styx.
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman talk alter egos, trailer loopholes, con options, the survival of Moviepass (for now), the return of Picard (for later), and much much more, while engaging in some heavy Watch Purging. Hard out!
THOM's Watch Purging:Sorry to Bother You, Burnt Offerings, Masterminds, Two Weeks In Another Town, Pitch Perfect III, Jessica Jones S2, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt S4, GLOW S1-2, Supergirl S3, Nashville S6, Colony S3, Cloak And Dagger S1, Brooklyn Nine Nine S3 TRAV's Watch Purging:Alvin & The Chipmunks: Road Chip, Fist Fight, Blockers, Skyscraper, Mama Mia 2, Mission Impossible: Fallout, Ghosted S1, Law & Order SVU S15, Rick & Morty S1, The Good Fight S1, The Good Place S1-2 E-mail: superenthusiastradio@gmail.com
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman revel in Weird Al's latest concert tour, review Ant-Man & The Wasp (while recounting the MCU's first 10 years) and recommend Won't You Be Me Neighbor? in the strongest possible terms.
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman hop back into the podcasting saddle with discussion of Incredibles 2, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Ocean's 8, and a whole bunch of watch purging besides.
TRAV's Watch Purging: Incredibles 2, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Ocean's 8, Bumhouse Truth Or Dare, Overboard, Tomb Raider, Chappaquiddick, Bad Samaritan, Drift, Upgrade, Hotel Artemis, Tag, Ghosted S1, Bull S2, Law & Order SVU S19, Man vs Food S5-6, Ghost Adventures S19, CSI Miami S3, Lethal Weapon S2, Big Bang Theory S11, The Resident S1, Brooklyn Nine Nine S5, SWAT S1
THOM's Watch Purging: Incredibles 2, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Ocean's 8, Scott Pilgrim vs The World, Game Night, When Marnie Was There, Supergirl S3, Brooklyn Nine Nine S2, Timeless S2, Nashville S6, Colony S3, Jessica Jones S2, Agents Of SHIELD S5, The Expanse S3
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Insights, anecdotes, jocularity, and symmetrical book-stacking, from Thom Bowers, Bernie Bregman, Jordan Monsell, and Robbie Rist. Joining us for the NERDS LIKE US Midnight Movie? Pause the mp3 at 0:06 and wait for the Columbia logo to fade out. Watching at home? Pause on the same logo and wait for our countdown. Either way, thanks for listening, and remember: if someone asks you if you're a god, you say YES!
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In which Thom Bowers, Travis J Coleman, Christina Walker, and Scott Erickson dive straight into the sweet SPOILER-y treats of Solo: A Star Wars Story, and come away dizzy from the sugar rush.
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SER066: Waiting For The Crawl
SER046: The Power Of Bowcaster Compels You
SER042: The Knights Of Ren & The Dukes Of Stimpy
SER017: Okay, We'll Have The Stormtrooper Talk
Commentary: Return Of The Jedi
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman give their first, second, and third impressions of Avengers: Infinity War, with SPOILERS aplenty. Plus, strange and awesome things are afoot at select Megaplex locations, possibly near you!
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman get real for a second and unburden their geek culture baggage while discussing Ready Player One. Plus, special citysmasher bonuses in the form of a quickie Rampage review.
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman grapple with a number of pop culture legacies and anniversaries, including their own. Plus: Panther profits, Sorkin suits, and a hearty round of Watch Purging, including reviews of Game Night and A Wrinkle In Time.
TRAV's Watch Purging: Benson S3, Law & Order SVU S13 & 19, Brooklyn Nine Nine S4? Bull S2, LA To Vegas S1, The Resident S1, 9-1-1 S1, Call Me By Your Name, The Greatest Showman, Game Night
THOM's Watch Purging: A Wrinkle In Time, Annihilation, iZombie S4, Black Lightning S1, Queen: Rock The World, Shaun Of The Dead, Flash Gordon, Rocky, The West Wing S2, Buffy S4 Angel S1
***rewatch
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman recap the 90th annual Academy Awards, and all that that implies. Opening music by The Lonely Island Got a question for the SER FAQ?
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman discuss Black Panther, the trailer for Solo, more Oscar prep, and the joys/concerns of being a cinephile working in the theater business.
THOM's Watch Purging: Black Panther, Lady Bird, Brooklyn Nine-Nine S1, The Amazing Race S30, Rick And Morty S2, Star Wars Rebels S4, Buffy S4*, Angel S1, The West Wing S1**
TRAV's Watch Purging: Black Panther, Den Of Thieves, The Commuter, Fifty Shades Freed, Anihilation, The Big Sick, The Shape Of Water, The Post, Victoria And Abdul, Ferdinand, Coco, The Florida Project, The Disaster Artist
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman say goodbye to John Mahoney and begin their Oscar prep, while purging the watches, inventing new adjectives, and dealing with rebellious technology.
THOM's Watch Purging: The Good Place S2, Buffy S3, The Last Jedi **, The Hitman's Bodyguard, Supergirl S3, Nashville S6, The Leftovers S3, Brooklyn 99 S1
TRAV's Watch Purging: The 15:17 To Paris, Roman J Israel Esquire, I Tonya, Phantom Thread, Ladybird, Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle, Law & Order SVU S18, Bull S2, SWAT S1, Lethal Weapon S2, Big Bang Theory S11, Haiwaii 5-0 S4, The Resident S1, 9-1-1
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9th screening
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman welcome Chris Jackson and Robbie Rist back to the show, for our 4th annual Spooner-enthusiast crossover experience! (This episode is also available as The Spoon #293: Big Bowl Of Crap And The News)
THOM's Watch Purging: stuff and things The Post, Transformers: The Last Knight, The Crown S2, Supergirl S3, The Good Place S2,Major Crimes S6, Phillip K Dick's Electric Dreams S1, Parks & Rec S6, The Last Jedi *
TRAV's Watch Purging: Parks & Rec S7, Law & Order S17, Diners Drive-Ins And Dives. 9-1-1 S1, The Resident S!, Bull S2, SWAT S1, Man vs Food
CHRIS's Watch Purging: The Big Interview w/ Dan Rather, The Three Stooges. Big Mouth S1, The Shape Of Water, Fire And Fury, Heal
ROBBIE's Watch Purging: Stranger Things Ep1, Supergirl Ep1, Jaws*
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman kick off 2018 with a slew of show-related resolutions, pre-Oscar prep, and watch purging catch-up, plus a joint review of Molly's Game, and a farewell to actor Donnelly Rhodes.
THOM's Watch Purging: Molly's Game, I Tonya, The BFG, Barney Miller S2-3, Broadchurch S2, The Crown S2, Logan Lucky, Icarus, Parks & Rec S5, Captain America 1-3, Bridge Of Spies*
TRAV's Watch Purging: Molly's Game, Insidious: The Last Key, Pitch Perfect 3, All The Money In The World, Darkest Hour, Wonder, Three Billboards Outside Ebbings MI, Office Christmas Party, Bull S2, The Mayor S1, SWAT S1, Brooklyn 99, Law & Order SVU S18, Lethal Weapon S2, Parks & Rec S7, Ghosted S1, Bing Bang Theory S11
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In which Thom Bowers, Travis J Coleman, Christina Walker, and Scott Erickson attempt to gather their seriously spoileriffic thoughts on Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and speculate on the future of the galaxy far, far away.
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SER066: Waiting For The Crawl
SER046: The Power Of Bowcaster Compels You
SER042: The Knights Of Ren & The Dukes Of Stimpy
SER017: Okay, We'll Have The Stormtrooper Talk
Commentary: Return Of The Jedi
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman perform some last minute clear the decks before Star Wars and Awards Season kick in and consume us all. Plus: Hamilton, GNR, new reasons to hate Ike Tuner, and the most meta joke we've ever stumbled into.
THOM's Watch Purging: Murder On The Orient Express, Snatched, Suffragette, Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte, Little Evil, Stranger Things S2, Longmire S1, Rick & Morty S1, Silicon Valley S1, Hired Gun
TRAV's Watch Purging: Murder On The Orient Express, Daddy's Home 2, Bad Moms Christmas, Home Again, Marshall, Justice League, The House, The Htman's Bodyguard, Girls Trip, Ghosted S1, The Mayor S1, Rolling Stone: Stories From The Edge, Parks & Rec S6
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman give a spoilery summation of Thor: Ragnarok, ponder the possibilities of Rian Johnson's new Star Wars trilogy, and wax whimsical on the wedding of Patton Oswalt & Meredith Salenger. Plus, bad Burgess impressions!
**The Marvel Symphonic Universe
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman sing (not literally) the praises of the late Robert Guillaume, explain the OCD of DVD packaging, then run down their latest Watch Purging lists, which have (literally) been written on paper.
THOM's Watch Purging: American Made, Lego Ninjago, Tom Petty: Runnin Down A Dream, Mr Robot S3, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, Clash Of The Titans, The Manhattan Project
TRAV's Watch Purging: The Glass Castle, Happy Death Day, The Foreigner, Battle Of The Sexes, By The Sea, 47 Meters Down, Cult Of Chucky, Brooklyn Nine-Nine S5, Lethal Weapon S2, Bull S2, Big Bang Theory S1, Parks And Rec S1-4
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman reminisce about the late Tom Petty, anticipate the next iteration of Weird Al, and count the electric sheep of Blade Runner 2049, amongst other pop cultural dalliances.
TRAV's Watch Purging: Bull S1, Lethal Weapon S1, Brooklyn 99, iZombie S3, Supergirl S2, American Asassin, American Made, The Stray, The Beguiled, Spielberg (HBO documentary), Blade Runner 2049
THOM's Watch Purging: Blade Runner 2049, Supergirl S3, The Simpsons S29, The Good Place S2, Star Trek Discovery, The Orville S1, John Adams, Lady Gaga: 5 Foot 2, Kingsman The Golden Circle, Genius, Brimstone. Results, The Great Wall, Jackie, Tokyo Twilight, Silence, The Circle, The House
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman say goodbye to the Jan Wenner era of Rolling Stone, hello (again) to the JJ Abrams era of Star Wars, and good luck to Margot Robbie in the newly Joker-tastic DCCU. Plus, epic watch purging and a salute to Harry Dean Stanton.
TRAV's Watch Purging: XXX: Return Of Xander Cage, The Circle, Wind RIver, IT, Brooklyn 99 S4, Big Bang Theory S10, Hawaii 5-0 S3, CSI Miami S3, Criminal Minds S11, Bull S1, Lethal Weapon S1, MST3k Time Travelers
THOM's Watch Purging: Foo Fighters Back & Forth, Led Zeppelin Dazed & Confused, Sahara, Three Outlaw Samurai, Bridge On The River Kwai, The Big Sick, Game Of Thrones S7, The Leftovers S1-2, Westworld S1, Ballers S2-3, Ozark S1, The Crown S1, Bojack Horseman S4
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman navigate the Path Of Totality, with stops along the way for comfort shows, shame lists, strange and unusual plants, and the passing of a comedy legend.
TRAV's Watch Purging: Atomic Blonde, Dunkirk, The Dark Tower, Snatched, Annabelle Creation, Valerian, CSI Miami S3, Hawaii Five-O S3, MST3k The Return, Jeopardy, James Corbin. Ghost Adventures, Man vs Food, Diners Drive-Ins And Dives, Justice Network Last Week Tonight
THOM's Watch Purging: Atomic Blonde, Nashville S5, Orphan Black S5, Ozark pilot, The Defenders, Bringing Up baby, Separate Tables, The Devil's Disciple, 12 Monkeys, Focus, Lost City Of Z, Miss Sloane, The Founder, Moana, Free Fire, Twelve O'Clock High, Gunga Din
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman wrap up their face to face Epic-sode with old movies, new TV, Comic Con FOMO, trailer fun, nerd heresy, an update on the Spielbinge Bergathon, and an important PSA regarding fair food.
THOM's Watch Purging: Fargo S3, Better Call Sau S3, iZombie S3, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt S3, Orphan Black S5, MST3k The Return, Nashville S5, Friends From College, The Big Sleep, Bright Eyes, Polyanna. The Face Of Fu Manchu, The Man Who Knew Too Much, Roman Holiday, Despicable M3, Valerian, War Of The Worlds, Munich, Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull, The Adventures Of Tin Tin, War Horse, Lincoln, Tucker: The Man And His Dream
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman meet in the meatspace to swap real life stories of music and moving, discuss a bunch of summer movie fare, and say goodbye to Mssrs Heard, Landau, and Romero.
TRAV's Watch Purging: Baby Driver, The Mummy, Cars 3, Rough Night, Spider-Man Homecoming, Hitchcock/Truffaut, The Take, Hawiaii 5-0, CSI Miami Season 3
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In which Thom Bowers presents an update on the state of the show, and solicits feedback for the upcoming SER Frequently Asked Questions list. Send us your brain droppings, and we'll have speaks with you soon!
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman marvel (heh) at the triumph of DC's Wonder Woman, ponder parent-less protagonists, list obsolete franchises, bid farewell to Sir Roger Moore, find a new use for Ronny Jordan's "The Jackal", and so much more, amidst a hearty round of Watch Purging.
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THOM's LIST: Agents Of SHIELD Season 4, Better Call Saul Season 3, Fargo Season 3, Archer: Dreamland, BoJack Horseman Season 3, Doctor Who Season 10, Nashville Season 5, The Girlfriend's Guide To Divorce Seasons 1-2, The Terminal, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 24 Hour Party People, The Dirty Dozen, To Have Or Have Not, Wonder Woman
TRAV's LIST: Wonder Woman, Baywatch, Alien Covenant, Pirates Of The Caribbean 5, Their Finest, The Informant, King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword
Insights, anecdotes, jocularity, and multiple alien goo spit-takes from Thom Bowers, Bernie Bregman, and Robbie Rist. (Plus, a special mystery guest!) Whether you're Joining us for the Nerds Like Us midnight movie screeningor watching at home, pause the audio at 0:48 and wait for the Columbia Pictures logo to fade out. Thanks for listening, and keep watching the skies!
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman brave bad breakfasts, misfire musical memories, and tabulate a tidal wave of lalalalala, all while hashing out their thoughts on Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2 amidst this week's Watch Purging. Plus, we now begin our show FAQ, already in progress!
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THOM's LIST: Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2, Better Call Saul Season 3, Fargo Season 3, Docor Who Season 10, Archer: Dreamland, Dick Van Dyke Show pilot. MST3k: The Return, iZombie Season 3, BoJack Horseman Season 2, Agents of SHIELD Season 4, The Lobster, Traffik, The Handmaiden, The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad
TRAV's LIST: CSI Miami Season 2, Rings, Why Him, Unforgettable, Born In China, Free Fire, Phoenix Forgotten, Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman enjoy things that are like the things that they are (including The Fate Of The Furious, the trailer for The Last Jedi, and the return of Mystery Science Theater 3000) along with one thing (Colossal) that is not like anything.
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman purge the watches, preview the summer, promote proper nomenclature, and generally prog up the joint. Plus, claymation, cinerama, and McGinley, oh my!
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THOM's LIST: Kong Skull Island, North By Northwest, Mysterious Island, Catch Me If You Can, Minority Report, BoJack Horseman Season 1, MST3k: Zombie Nightmare, iZombie Season 3
TRAV's LIST: iZombie Season 3, Conviction Season 1, In Plain Sight Season 3, SOAP Season 2, CHiPs, Beauty And The Beast, Power Rangers, Life, Ghost In The Shell, The Zookeeper's Wife, Going In Style, How The West Was Won Cinerama Documentary, Independence Day Resurgence
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman review Split, Logan, and Get Out in the middle of a Watch Purging sandwich, bookended by tributes to Berry and Buffy. Plus, DVD release news, That Guy Guys with Michael Rooker, and some good old fashioned tech-tackling!
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THOM's LIST: Logan, Split, Get Out, The Imitation Game, Whatever Happened To Baby Jane, Absolutely Anything, Happy New Year, Saving Private Ryan, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Agents Of SHIELD Season 4, Colony Season 2, Supergirl Season 2, Timeless Season 1, Feud, MST3k: Catalina Caper
TRAV's LIST:Logan, Split, Get Out, The Belko Experiment, Collide, Kong: Skull Island, Table 19, Before I Fall, United Kingsom, In Plan Sight Seasons 1-3, SOAP Season 2
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman begin the day with sadness over Bill Paxton, and end it with madness over Best Picture, in this epic episode (an epic-sode, if you will) recorded on the day of the 89th Annual Academy Awards.
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman get a spate of Watch Purging out of the way before Oscar time, with emphasis on the delights of The Lego Batman Movie and its implications for the future of the DCU, if any. Plus, a tech-tackling throwback!
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THOM's LIST: The Lego Batman Movie, Suicide Squad, For The Love Of Spock, Lilo & Stitch, Dope, Hell Or High Water, The Dressmaker, The Neon Demon, Sense 8 Christmas Special, Pitch pilot, Good Behavior pilot, The Wonder Years Seasons 1-2
TRAV's LIST:The Lego Batman Movie,Passengers, 50 Shades Darker, John Wick Chapter 2, SOAP Seaon 1, Hawaii 5-O Season 1, Rizzoli & Isles Season 6
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman return from hiatus with cameras, white boards, and Watch Purging to spare. Plus, tales of Movie Club, marathons of the future, abuse of the spoiler alarm, and (finally!) a practical application for the show.
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THOM's LIST: Rogue One, La La Land, Lion, The Lincoln Lawyer, Rush: Time Stand Still, Back In Time, Amistad, Donald Glover: Weirdo, Soundbreaking, Downton Abbey Season 6, iZombie Season 2, The O/A, Sherlock Season 4, The Good Place Season 1, White Rabbit Project Season 1
TRAV's LIST: Suicide Squad, Central Intelligence, Hell Or High Water, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, Underworld: Blood Wars, Lion, The Founder, Jackie, Manchester By The Sea, The Space Between Us, Hidden Figures, Moonlight, Bleed For This, Miss Sloane, Nocturnal Animals., Westworld, Halloween and James Bond documentaries, Supergirl Season 1, Person Of Interest Season 5, Risoli & Isles Season 6, Conviction Season 1, Hawaii 5-0 Season 1, Pitch Season 1, Brooklyn 99 Seasons 2-3
Insights, anecdotes, jocularity, and a forged Group 6 access from Thom Bowers, Peter Zachos,and Bernie Bregman. Joining us for the Nerds Like Us midnight movie screening? Pause the mp3 at 0:09 and wait for the "Buena Vista Pictures" title card. Watching at home? Pause on that title and wait for our countdown. Either way, like the man says: there's no problems, only solutions. Thanks for listening!
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman are joined by Star Wars uber-fan Scott Erickson for a rollicking, rambling, rambunctious, and spoiler-heavy conversation about Rogue One.
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In which In which Thom Bowers is joined by Peter Zachos and Matt Brown to discuss the Anderson Rabin Wakeman tour, the joys of set list geekery, the concerns of prog typecasting, and the importance of appreciating our heroes while we still can.
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman climb back in the saddle and regain their mojo through the lens of this culture that we call pop. Watch Purging, white boards, Rogue One Tickets, car fires, and Clarity...oh my!
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THOM'S LIST: Doctor Strange, Arrival, Boyhood, Superman II: The Donner Cut, Timeless, Downton Abbey Season 5, Agents Of SHIELD Season 4, iZombie Season 2, Soundbreaking
TRAV'S LIST: Trolls, Hacksaw Ridge, Edge Of Seventeen, Shut In, Almost Christmas, Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them, Doctor Strange, Arrival, Kevin Hart: What Now, Ouija: Origin Of Evil, The Magnificent Seven 2016, Sully, Inferno, Brooklyn 99 Seasons 1-3, Supergirl Season 1, SOAP Season 1, Person Of Interest Season 5, Inside Amy Schumer, Bob Newhart Show Season 5, Conviction Season 1, In Plain Sight Season 2, CSI Vegas, CSI Cyber, 3rd Rock From The Sun Season 1, Pan Am
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman discuss Donald Glover's Star Wars win, Tyler Perry's return to the Medea well, Weird Al's delving into the debates, and whether Jack Chick will be going to the good place or the other one. Plus, Watch Purging, wolf attacks, and the Leonard Scale of aging male voices.
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THOM'S LIST: Shin Godzilla, Timeless, Community season 6, Luke Cage, Ballers, Mr Robot season 2, Larry Sanders seasons 1-2, The Good Place, Downtown Abbey seasons 1-4, The Tick pilot
TRAV'S LIST: The Girl On The Train, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, Blind Spot, Supergirl season 1, Castle season 8, Conviction, CSI Cyber, Brooklyn 99, Big Bang Theory season 9, Person Of Interest season 5, Inside Amy Schumer
In which Thom Bowers & Travis J Coleman dive into a round of epic Watch Purging, their discourse fueled by copious quantities of battery acid and augmented with list materials both temporal and digital. Plus, musical revolutions, cockpit safety, earmarks of unrating, and a new entry in the show-killer hall of fame.
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THOM'S LIST: The Secret Life Of Pets, Sisters, Moonrise Kingdom, Gatsby, The Big Short, I Am Thor, Pearl Jam Twenty, Phineas And Ferb, The Man In The High Castle Season 1, Mr Robot Seasons 1 & 2, Ballers Season 1
TRAV'S LIST: Airport 1975, Everybody Wants Some, Barbershop 3, The Perfect Match, The Finest Hours, Hello My Name Is Doris, Jason Bourne, Kubo And The Two Strings, Morgan, Don't Breathe, Bad Moms, The Secret Life Of Pets, TMNT 2, Me Before You, Equity, Finding Dory, Pete's Dragon, The Shallows, Lights Out, Tarzan, Mike & Dave Need Wedding Dates, Ghostbusters, UNreal Season 1, iZombie Season 2, Criminal Minds Season 10, Castle Season 8, Blind Spot Season 1, Supergirl Season 1
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman tread the borderline between beloved sagas, celebrating both the 50th anniversary of Star Trek, and the massive pop cultural impact made by the music of John Williams. Plus, Utah media lore, gambling tips, and a belated review of Beyond.
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Insights, anecdotes, jocularity, and all manner of airborne daredevilry (it's all part of the show!) from Thom Bowers and Bernie Bregman. Joining us for the Nerds Like Us midnight movie screening? Pause the mp3 at 0:09 and wait for the "Walt Disney" title card. Watching at home? Pause on that title and wait for our countdown. Either way, don't forget your Beeman's gum, and thanks for listening!
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Insights, anecdotes, jocularity, and very reasonable guys (Thom Bowers, Bernie Bregman, Robbie Rist, special guest Peter Kwong) experiencing some very unreasonable things.
Joining us for the Nerds Like Us midnight movie screening? Pause the mp3 at 0:07 and wait for the 20th Century Fox logo to fade out. Watching at home? Pause on the logo and wait for our countdown. Either way, it's gonna take crackerjack timing, but we have a very positive attitude about this. Thanks for listening!
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In which Thom Bowers takes notoriously remake-averse friend of the show Robbie Rist to see the new Ghostbusters, and both live to tell the tale. Plus, adventures in adulting, the power of Doc, and the evolution of the 'Nado.
Ghostbusters: Really That Good
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Sharknado: The 4th Awakens Trailer
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman pursue a grand unified Hart/Robbie theory of existence through a rigorous round of Watch Purging, Dory finding, space ape economics, and quite a few choices for breakfast bread.
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman kick off summer with discussion of X-Men Apocalypse, The Nice Guys, and the pilot for Cameron Crowe's Roadies. Plus, epic Watch Purging, TV cancellations, reboots, reshoots, and casting news galore.
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman explain just where the heck they've been for the past month, and what pop culture adjacent adventures they've been having during that time. Plus, superhero poetry, orchestral synergy, the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame's bizarre hours of operation, and why Toothless is Trav's spirit animal.
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In which Thom Bowers & Travis J Coleman pick their side for Captain America Civil War, prophesy possible outcomes for various TV shows, and ponder the bond between artist and audience in the face of 2016's celebrity death march. Plus, a mini-round of Watch Purging, a plethora of pop culture news, and a pinch of sleep-dep.
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In which Thom Bowers & Travis J Coleman are gathered together to get through this thing called Watch Purging, add Colm Meany to the That Guy Guys roster, and say goodbye to the Great Purple One. Thanks for listening, and GO BREWVIES!
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman debut a new movie soundtrack segment, focusing this week on the rapturous and rambunctious soul of The Commitments. Plus: box office battles, new casting news, and a hearty round of Watch Purging.
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In which Thom Bowers & Travis J Coleman actually find things to like about Batman v Superman. (Or...do they!?) (Yes, they do.) (Just not very many things.) Plus, the joy of Kimmy Schmidt, the co-opting of Aaron Sorkin, and an important elucidation on the subject of lightsaber noises.
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Insights, anecdotes, jocularity, and warm, soft gummy bears, from Thom Bowers, Bernie Bregman, Bobby Bognar, and Robbie Rist. Joining us for the Nerds Like Us Midnight Movie? Pause the mp3 at 0:06 and wait for the Paramount logo to fade out. Watching at home? Pause on the logo and wait for our countdown. Either way, pardon our French, and thanks for listening!
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In which Thom Bowers, Dave Baker, Doran "Fozz" Barton, and Patrick McGrath attempt to come down from their contact high long enough to convene a roundtable discussion of the first night of David Gilmour's Rattle That Lock U.S. tour, which found the legendary guitarist playing at The Hollywood Bowl for the first time since 1972.
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In which Thom Bowers & Travis J Coleman ponder the big issues. Does Zootopia have a coherent worldview? Is it a good idea to make a 5th Indiana Jones movie? What will fill the Mythbusters-shaped hole in our hearts? And who would win in a dance-off between David Lee Roth and God? The answers to some of these questions...may surprise you. Plus, watch purging with an OCD twist!
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Insights, anecdotes, jocularity, and a spirited defense of adorable murderbears from Thom Bowers, Bernie Bregman, and Christina Tellifson. We watched the original cut, but the Special Edition will work, too. To sync up, just pause your video on the Lucasfilm logo, wait for our countdown...and the Force will be with you. Always.
(WARNING: also contains spoiler-y discussion of The Force Awakens and the Star Wars Expanded Universe, past & present.)
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman recap the 88th Annual Academy Awards, whether you like it or not. (SPOILER ALERT: You'll like it.) Plus, unintended consequences, sorority racism, the seductive rebooting of Nancy Drew, and the enduing magic of Yevgeny.
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In which Thom Bowers & Travis J Coleman debate Deadpool, haggle over Hail Caesar!, occupy The Oscars, and appreciate their four-year anniversary (of sorts) as podcasting partners. Plus, epic watch-purging and cheese grater talk!
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman are joined by raconteurs Robbie Rist and Chris Jackson in the epic conclusion to the podcast crossover event which began on Episode #206 of The Spoon.
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Insights, anecdotes, jocularity, and a few metric tons of goblin glitter from Thom Bowers, Bernie Bregman, Maria Perry, and Courtney Ortega. Joining us for the Nerds Like Us Midnight Movie? Pause the mp3 at 0:06 and wait for the Tri-Star logo to fade out. Watching at home? Pause on the logo and wait for our countdown. Either way, what's said is said. Thanks for listening!
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman recount recent holiday adventures, and blast 2015 into the past with their best of and worst of lists.
Travis J Coleman's 2015 Watch Purging List
Sisters: The Farce Awakens
Star Wars TFA #1 All-Time Domestic Gross
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In which Thom Bowers & Travis J Coleman go on and on and on about Star Wars: The Force Awakens. HERE BE SPOILERS.
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In which listeners and friends of the show chime in via voicemail with their first impressions of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
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In which Thom Bowers & Travis J Coleman clear the decks of all extant pop culture debris before Star Wars madness engulfs us all. Watch Purging, Golden Globe nominations, remembering Robert Loggia, and more.
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In which Thom Bowers & Travis J Coleman drop a belated list of Thanksgiving movies, while expressing their gratitude for the show, each other, the listeners, and varying facets of this culture that we call pop. Plus, Watch Purging, Creed, the MST3k Kickstarter, and more.
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In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman get their watch-purging on whilst rallying for SPECTRE, railing against the MPAA, and ruminating on late 70s Spielberg. Plus, just a bit more Star Wars trailer talk, and a robot eyes update.
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In which Thom Bowers gathers a cadre of Star Wars Guys (Cliff Mansfield, Scott Erickson, and Chris Harper) to discuss and dissect the third and final trailer for The Force Awakens, as well as some general thoughts and feelings related to the galaxy far, far away. It's the 'Wars, man!
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In which Thom Bowers & Travis J Coleman ponder the virtues of verisimilitude as it relates to the science of The Martian, the music of Nashville, and the host of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, as they dive headlong into a round of epic watch purging. Plus, Travis gets Risky with his references, and Thom sets the table for a smorgasbord of Spielberg.
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In which Thom Bowers receives a mystery package from his friend Zan Reid, and subsequently invites her on the podcast to discuss the nostalgia bomb of pop culture treasures discovered within. Plus, Stygian stories, Disneyland discourse, Star Wars speculations, Whedonverse wonders, the legend of stabbim, and practical advice from 16 Magazine. Really.
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In which Thom Bowers welcomes Bernie Bregman back to the show to discuss the latest goings-on with Nerds Like Us and Club Cosplay, rate the best pop culture conventions of 2015, and recount the celebrity-studded fever dream of his childhood. Plus, new microphones, Star Wars fan casting, and Rocky Horror turf wars!
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman bask in the aftermath of Force Friday, recall close-ish encounters with diminutive TV stars, blast through a lightning round edition of Watch Purging, and potentially alienate alternative food fans. Plus, Travis gets robot eyes!
In which Thom Bowers celebrates the past, present, and future(?) of legendary rock trio RUSH, along with fellow music geeks Dan Miles, Peter Zachos, Matt Brown, and Mike Thiriot.
Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage
Roll The Bones: A Tribute To Rush
Rush's Rock 'N' Roll Hall Of Fame Induction
Dan Nobles: 40 Years Of Rush In Two Minutes
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman chronicle the rise of Rousey and the fall of Columbia House, profile the brilliant Edie McClurg in the latest installment of That Guy Guys, and round things out with a hearty helping of Watch Purging. Plus: reviewing the reviewers, elderly bank robber bingo, all manner of casting news, and Thom reveals the sci-fi ventriloquism indescretions of his youth.
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman welcome Ant Man to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (and adjust their best-of lists accordingly), express many complicated emotions regardingInside Out, and hedge their bets on the just-announced Han Solo movie. Plus: epic Watch Purging, spectacular car fires, accidental skunk creation, and another attempt to resurrect Hull High. Thanks for listening!
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman meet in person (yet again!) to discuss Minions, Dope, and Terminator Genisys, amongst other watch-purging. Plus: DVD news, candy rants, an evening with Van Halen, and a recapping of Thom's adventures at Disneyland and San Diego Comic Con.
LINKS
Con Man Trailer
In which Thom Bowers convenes with fellow YES fans Dan Miles, Peter Zachos, Matt Brown, and special guestCJ Vanston, to chat about the life and music of legendary bassist Chris Squire.
LINKS
CJ Vanston on The Friends Of Dan Music Podcast
Matt Brown with Chris Squire @ The Key Club
YesYears Documentary
SER015: The Twitter Version Of A Pink Floyd Album
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman return to Isla Nublar to confront the meta-strangeness of Jurassic World, and ponder the paucity of female character actors in Hollywood while profiling the late Mary Ellen Trainor for That Guy Guys Gals Folks Nomenclature Fail. Plus, epic watch purging and epic guitar solos!
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman jump back into the podcasting groove and catch up with a round of epic watch-purging. Also, a discussion of Mad Max Fury Road vs Tomorrowland: which is the dystopian future we need, and which is the one we deserve? The answer...may surprise you. Plus, lions. SO MANY LIONS.
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman drop everything, including the need for sleep, to give their initial impressions of Avengers: Age Of Ultron. (What...you didn't see that coming!?)
In which Thom Bowers chats with Kielen King about bringing his songs from the studio to the stage, maintaining the 8-bit groove, holding back the hype until absolutely necessary. and the joys and concerns of crowdfunding. Plus, Star Pilot hopes, Spider-Man dreams, Pro-Westling memories, and a fair bit about back injury maintenance.
Kielen King Music
Star Pilot's Demesne Kickstarter
Insights, anecdotes, jocularity, and surprising solutions to no-win scenarios from Thom Bowers, Bernie Bregman, Matthew Wrather, and Mike Maxwell. Joining us for the NERDS LIKE US Midnight Movie? By the book: pause the mp3 at 0:06 and wait for the Paramount logo to fade out. Watching at home? Pause on the logo and wait for our countdown. Either way, we are and ever shall be your friends. Thanks for listening!
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman engage in a spoilerrific discussion of Furious 7, and the strange, semi-accidental miracle of entire FF saga. Plus, a brief installment of Watch Purging, a smattering of pop culture news, and a story that explains why your hosts are all (well, mostly) about family.
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman revel in the latest Star Wars news, induct J. K. Simmons into their canon of That Guy Guys, and count down the Top 5 songs that are inseperable from the movies in which they were featured. All that, plus the cinematic destiny of Spider-Man and the legal fate of Weird Al's "Word Crimes" revealed! Sort of.
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman use an entire episode's worth of Watch Purging as an excuse to delve into topics such as digital Nielsen ratings, gender politics at the box office, the thin line between soap and satire, and the possibly even thinner hopes of cinematic redemption for Vince Vaughn. Plus, a boatload of reviews in easy to swallow capsule form.
In which Thom Bowers welcomes Bernie Bregman of Nerds Like Us and Michael Maxwell from the Jack Of All Nerds podcast for a randomly rollicking conversation covering All Things Star Wars, including and especially the upcoming screening of The Empire Strikes back at Bernie's Birthday Bash. Plus, accidental cosplaying, role models for email correspondence, the loss of one pop culture icon, and a close call with another.
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman recap the 2015 Academy Awards ceremony, and the weather it rode in on. Plus, a mini-watch purging, truncated adventures in Nashville, and Terry Rothstand vs the innest of in-jokes, all fueled by a profound lack of sleep. Thanks for listening!
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman propose theories on the feasibility of a fractally shaped SNL-verse, and engage in speculatation about how many shades of grey it takes to get to the center of a terrible, terible movie. Plus: watch-purging, Oscar prep, and more. Thanks for listening!
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman discuss this year's Oscar nominees ('cause we're timely like that!) and unleash an epic deluge of watch purging upon the semi-unsuspecting populace. Plus, spinoff ideas, ceremonial cadences, snubs and snark, faked sportsball knowledge, the propaganda of Birdman, the baggage of American Sniper, controversy of fake baby, and how Travis came to embrace his middle initial.
In which Thom Bowers teams up with Matt Wrather to discuss the latest expansions of the Overthinking It empire, as well as the joys and concerns of identity and inclusivity concerning the curent state of Geek Culture. Plus, notorious civility, smarter fun, trepidatious use of the B word, the P word ansd the H word, Little Shop lyrics, Decemberist deviations, a Douglas Adams quote-off, and a non-trivial amount of inside baseball chat about the casting of pods.
Show Notes!
Overthinking It Dot Com
Theory For Turntables
Don't Feed The Plants!
Rage Of Thrones
Television: Marquee Moon
TGA #74: The Components Of A Man Are Skeleton And Dreams
In which Thom Bowers catches up with Bernie Bregman as he prepares to roll out the 2015 agenda for Nerds Like Us, Club Cosplay, and a ton of cunning plans in between. Plus, film stock talk, DC's small screen success, costume contest rules run amok, and the challenging balance between pop culture intake and output.
Nerds Like Us Serenity Screening 1/16/15
Club Cosplay 1/18/15
Totes Recall: Batman Forever
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman are joined by Robbie Rist and Chris Jackson, who bring a generous dose of wit, wisdom, and wabi-sabi to discussion of hair metal nerdery, modern Christmas classics, funny Nazis through the years, DVD cheating, the Machete order of Star Wars, art that sticks, favorite TV finales, a whole bunch of That Guy Guys, frequent detours into the nature of art, and many, many callbacks to Part 1 of this conversation, which began on Episode 156 of The Spoon.
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman are joined by a special mystery guest for a rare face-to-face edition of the show to chew over the experience of viewing The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies, and pull fitfully on the many ensuing conversational threads. Plus, marching with raptors, varying degrees of nightmare fuel, and YA that is not YA, but feels errily similar. Happy Holidays, everybody!
In which Thom Bowers hobnobs with pirates and podcasters in Portland, while Travis J Coleman deals with ramping up of theater traffic and end-of-year lists. Plus, beloved series finales, marathon fight scenes, unexpected actng progeny, a little extra foley, and the ever-present concert dillema: to stand or not to stand?
Thom's Watch-purging List
Cheers S11
American Gothic S1
Hunt vs Lauda
Milius
The Raid: Redemption
Trav's Watch-purging LIst
Penguins Of Madagascar
The Pyramid
The Homesman
Leverage S5
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman spend approximately 19 times longer discussing the teaser trailer for The Force Awakens than its actual running time. Plus, armchair box office prognostications, awards season officially kicks off, Thom recovers from his temporary voicelessness, and Travis admits that he doesn't "get" music.
The Force Awakens: Lego
The Force Awakens: Reaction Mashup
The Force Awakens: Lens Flares
The Force Awakens: Lucas Special Edition
Thom's Watch-Purging List
Cheers (season 11)
Alpha House (season 2)
American Gothic (season 1)
Gone Girl
Monuments Men
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
They Live
Clue
Trav's Watch-Purging List
Dumb And Dumber Too
Best Of Me
Whiplash
Birdman
Mockingjay pt 1
John Wick
Fury
St Vincent
The Good Lie
Horrible Bosses 2
The Fugitive (original series)
Cheeers (season 3)
The Good Wife (season 4)
Insights, anecdotes, jocularity, and double negatives that lead to proof positive from Thom Bowers, Bernie Bregman, Robbie Rist and Matthew Wrather. Joining us for the NERDS LIKE US Midnight Movie? Pause the mp3 at 0:07 and wait for the Paramount logo to fade out. Watching at home? Pause on the logo and wait for our countdown. Either way, to make a long story short (TOO LATE!) thanks for listening.
In which Thom Bowers, Scott Dally, Dan Miles, Mike Thiriot, and Peter Zachos gather round the ol' wireless to debate and discuss The Endless River, the latest (and last?) Pink Floyd album, and do much delving into their own Floydian fandom.
"Louder Than Words"
"It's What We Do"
The Endless River EPK
The FloydShow Finale
In which Thom Bowers chats withBernie Bregman about how the nerdy Kaizen that drives him backfires when navigating the Escher staircase of social media, being eternally late to the meme party, and getting disproportionately competitive over video gaming. Plus, tips for trolling one's high school reunion, online oversharing through the years, why laser tag is like usenet, cloning solutions in time management, and the sheer tonnage of pop culture con activity bearing down on the world in 2015.
Insights, anecdotes, jocularity, and vaguely-defined post-mortem superpowers from Thom Bowers, Bernie Bregman, and Dioscoro Rochino. Joining us for the NERDS LIKE US Midnight Movie? Pause the mp3 at 0:12 and wait for the Miramax logo to fade out. Watching at home? Pause on the logo and wait for our countdown. Either way, FIRE IT UP! FIRE IT UP! And thanks for listening.
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman have a long spoilery discussion of Interstellar and a short non-spoilery discussion of Big Hero 6, mull over the new Star Wars title, ponder the fortunes ofSorkin andSmaug, revel in tales of clueless movie patrons, and mount a spirited defense of vaguebooking. All that, plus a Frankenfish reference thrown in at no extra charge. You're welcome!
Nolan's Interstellar vs Speilberg's Interstellar
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman empty their heads of all the media detritus that's been building up over the past few weeks, and invite you to sift through the leavings at your leisure. Plus, a brief Themestock recap, the Marvel/DC rollout rivalry, Mark Hamill's magnificent beard, That Guy Guys with Michael O'Neil, props to the fantastic Fast & Furious fanbase, Oscar buzz for Birdman, far too much perspective from celebrity birthdays and death days, and a few more dots connected in the saga of Hull High. You're welcome.
Thom's Watch-Purging List
Cheers Season 9
Agents Of SHIELD (current)
The Amazing Race (current)
Castle (current)
Star Wars Rebels (current)
Doctor Who (current)
Intruders (current)
Person Of Interest (current)
Birdman
For A Few Dollars More
The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
In A World...
Hateship/Loveship
Rush
Logan's Run
Silent Running
Trav's Watch-Purching ListThe Equalizer (series and movie)
Person Of Interest (season 3)
Cheers (season 2)
Mom (season 1)
The Good Wife (season 3)
Apparition
Nightcrawler
Saw (re-release)
Mas Negro Que La Noche
Ouija
Before I Go To Sleep
Book Of Life
Dracula Untold
Hector And The Search For Happiness
The Judge
Kill The Messenger
Meet The Mormons
Alexander And The Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day
In which Thom Bowers chats with Theme Music founder Matt Brown about the joys of community, the rewards of rewardlessness, the thrills of mixing pro-am sensibilities, idiosyncratic record shelving, musical and managerial tugs-of-war, what to do when the big time hits you back, and the sheer joy of gathering the troops to make song.
Show Notes!
Nancy Gardos, *This Grand ViewSo You Wanna Be A Rock'n'Roll Star, by Jacob Slichter
The Sons Of Lazaro
Themestock III Live Stream*
Insights, anecdotes, jocularity, and grumbling about tarnished legacies, from Thom Bowers, Bernie Bregman, Jordan Monsell, Robbie Rist, and Matthew Wrather. Joining us for the NERDS LIKE US Midnight Movie? Pause the mp3 at 0:07 and wait for the Geffen logo to fade out. Watching at home? Pause on the same logo and wait for our countdown. Either way, thanks for listening, and remember: never trust the living!
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman return from disparate adventures to contemplate movies on vacation, ruminate on falling and rising of heroes, speculate about the use of witchcraft by the Navy, calculate Liam Neeson's actiony sameness, advocate for respecting Kevin Smith's place in pop culture, estimate the legitimacy of Star Wars VII info, and marvel at the fact that Fall TV season is still a thing. Plus, new online digs, some upcoming gigs, and JT Walsh gets the That Guy treatment.
Hey, look: actual Show Notes!
Themestock III
SER Facebook Group
BeetleJuice Midnight Screening 10/17/14
Kevin Smith in PrincelandThom's Watch-Purging List
- Cheers Season 8
- Agents Of SHIELD (current)
- Person Of Interest (current)
- The Amazing Race (current)
- Intruders (curret)
- Castle (current)
- Star Wars Rebels (current)
- A Fantastic Fear Of Everything
Trav's Watch-Purging List
- No Good Deed
- Dolphin Tale 2
- Believe
- The Drop
- The Maze Runner
- A Walk Among The Tombstones
- Gone Girl
- The Box Trolls
- Tusk
- The Skeleton Twins
- This Is Where I Leave You
Thanks for listening. Talk to you next week!
In which Thom Bowers travels to Scotland and chats with prog rock icon Derek W Dick (aka FISH). This interview was originally broadcast in two parts in 2012, but is presented here in its complete form, with added conversation and extra music. Topics range from Fish's early experiences as front man for Marillion to the travels that inspired his latest album A Feast Of Consequences, with a zillion fantastic detours in between. Plus, David Barras is on hand to discuss Fish's role in Electric Man.
Further discussion and background for this interview can be found in our Geek Agenda Archives:
- TGA69: Sleep Dep And Scottish Accents (7/17/12)
- TGA72: The Other Side Of The Campfire (9/3/12)
Music featured in this interview:
- "Vigil", "The Company", and "Big Wedge" (from Vigil In A Wilderness Of Mirrors, 1990)
- "Credo" and "Internal Exile" (from Internal Exile, 1991)
- "The Perception Of Johnny Punter" (from Sunsets On Empire, 1996)
- "Mission Statement" (from Raingods With Zippos, 1999)
- "Moving Targets" (from Field Of Crows, 2003)
- "Pilgrim's Address" (from Felini Days, 2001)
- "Arc Of The Curve" and "Openwater" (from 13th Star, 2008)
- "A Feast Of Consequences" (from A Feast Of Consequences, 2013)
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman are joined by Dan Miles (host of the Friends Of Dan Music Podcast) at the corner of rock and celluloid for an epic discussion of music, movies, and various intersections thereof. Plus, the myth of digital permanence, the art of curse dipping, the origins of the electric bass, and anecdotes a'plenty concerning Dan's own show and the ways in which the podcast sausage is made. Thanks for listening!
Insights, anecdotes, and rampant duck-ularity from Thom Bowers, Bernie Bregman, Grae Drake, Robbie Rist, and Matthew Wrather. Joining us for the Nerds Like Us midnight movie? Pause the mp3 at 0:06 and wait for the second (older) Universal logo to fade out. Watching at home? Pause on the same logo and wait for our countdown. Either way, embrace your birdness! And thanks for listening.
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman return from far-flung birthday adventures to review Life Itself, the new documentary on Roger Ebert. Plus, watch-purging, partial quizzes, unclear analogies, a theater incident that lends new meaning to the term "word crimes," and some good reboot news for a change.
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman purge this week's watching, delight in the news of the day, take on The Expendables 3 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and try not to let their tribute to Richard Attenborough get eaten up by extraneous dinosaur talk.
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman practice the Russian nesting doll method of podcasting, embedding their memorial for Robin Williams inside a retrospective review for Popeye, inside this week's watch-purging segment, adjacent to a That Guy Guys profile on Ray Walston. Plus, summer moviegoing memories, random pop culture news, and the show tries out tagline #7. Thanks for listening!
Insights, anecdotes, jocularity, and day-glo bug guts, from Thom Bowers, Bernie Bregman, and Robbie Rist. Would you like to know more? Citizens joining us for the Nerds Like Us midnight movie may proceed to 0:06 and wait for the Tri-Star logo, while civilians watching at home must pause the logo and wait for our countdown. Either way, thanks for joining up today and doing your part!
In which Thom Bowers, Travis J Coleman, and special guest Mike Thiriot meet in Salt Lake City to discuss Guardians Of The Galaxy, amongst the other pop culture debris of the day. Plus, the new adventures of old spoilerphobia, Travis auditions for Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, and an impromptu memorial for friend of the show Tim Hollinger.
In which Thom Bowers and Bernie Bregman recap the highs, lows. in-betweens, and inside-outs of San Diego Comic Con 2014. Music by Christian Lipski.
In which Thom Bowers & Travis J Coleman dissect Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes, and weigh in on Weird Al's Mandatory Fun. Plus: Watch Purging, schedule-wrangling, Christmas movies in July, and we reveal the name of the show's magic voice. Thanks for listening!
In which Thom Bowers conducts two separate conversations with Bernie Bregman of Nerds Like Us: the first as a pre-funk to the Predator Commentary (with nerd-in-training Al Joya along for the ride) and the second as an extended Laser Tag tutorial, one week later. Plus, the coronation of Adam Lambert, the origin of Hair Wars, a Club Cosplay recap, and a re-evaluation of Timothy Zahn's Heir To The Empire.
In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman return from their nonexistent hiatus with a fistful of random news and future blueprints. Plus, the flexible narration of stealth sci-fi, a spotlight on the career of Eli Wallach, and a debate concerning the existence of Michael Bay’s soul. (Spoilers for Person Of Interest, Barton Fink, and Transformers: Age Of Extinction)
Insights, anecdotes, jocularity, and a mad dash to Da Choppa from Thom Bowers, Bernie Bregman, Al Joya, and Mike Mazon. Joining us for the Nerds Like Us midnight movie? Pause the mp3 at 0:09 and wait for the 20th Century Fox logo to appear. Watching at home? Pause after the logo and wait for our countdown. Either way, stick around! And thanks for listening.
In which Thom & Travis talk hard, steal the air, bring down the curtain, and foretell the future. Thanks for listening, and be sure to join us soon for SUPERENTHUSIAST RADIO!
In which Thom welcomes Ser Bernard Bregman (The Helmeted, First of his Name, Screener Of Movies, Wrangler Of Nerds, Klingon Spoonflower and Protector of The Realm) back to the show to ask which of his current projects is likely to melt his brain first. Plus, the context of craft in cosplay, a glut of gooey Game Of Thrones spoilers and speculation, a definitive ranking of Batmobiles, sage advice on getting to The Choppah, and a straightening out of that Hill Valley Clock Tower business once and for all.
In which Thom & Travis merge from the fog of near misses and increased responsibilities to explain where the show has been for the last little while, and where it’s going…if anywhere. Plus discussion of Trust Me and Edge Of Tomorrow, decade-driven fashion, bad reasons to avoid art, meeting Clark Gregg, and more TV watch-purging than the mind can comfortably conceive.
In which Thom & Travis weild the twin powers of satire and sleep dep while discussing winter soldiers vs summer blockbusters, medium vs genre, placement vs integration, the addiction of iconography, the boondoggle of fan entitlement, the labyrinth of cable ratings, and the challenge of not de-rezzing into the ether while speaking into a microphone.Plus: more watch-purging, supposed Star Wars news, and Dan Rydell rides again!
Insights, anecdotes, and jocularity (but NO CAMELS!) from Thom Bowers and Bernie Bregman. Joining us for the Nerds Like Us midnight movie? Pause the mp3 at 0:06 and wait for the Paramount logo to appear. Watching at home? Pause after the logo and wait for our countdown. Either way, thanks for listening. You have chosen wisely!
In which Thom & Travis pursue all manner of pop culture redemption, finding silver linings of varying luminosity around the darker clouds of the good-but-not-great, enumerating alternative virtues of the not-even-that-good, and joining with fallen idols to bury hatchets that they didn't even know they were carrying. Plus, moderate doses of Marvel, Muppets, and Mitchell!
In which Thom & Travis explore both the complications and the opportunities that result when stories from books, television, video games, and other media are adapted into movies, with relevant reviews of Veronica Mars, Need For Speed, Divergent, and more. Plus, a tip of the hat to a silenced trailer voice, and further adventures in binge-watching!
In which Thom mainlines comfort shows while recovering from eye surgery, Travis discovers a new contender for worst movie of the year, and both share their observations and analysis of the 2014 Oscars.
In which Thom & Travis discuss the wonder of expectations exceeded (The Lego Movie), the indifference of expectations met (I, Frankenstein), the frustration of expectations thwarted (our failed Aliens commentary), and the odd phenomenon of being elated and disappointed simultaneously (the new Transformers trailer). Plus, a new golden age of Gen X animation reboots, remembering -- and looking forward to -- Veronica Mars, another round of Best Picture nominee bingo, and the return of The Spoon!
In which Thom & Travis meet in Las Vegas for a rare face-to-face conversation involving Stygian stories, Oscar observations, the culture of manufactured outrage, and the nature of superenthusiasm itself. Plus, a rare foray into sports nerdery, and Travis brought his mom along!
Insights, anecdotes, jocularity, and totally sweet martial arts moves from Thom Bowers, R Andru, Bernie Bregman, Josh Nixon, Michele Ivey, and Robbie Rist. Joining us for the Nerds Like Us midnight movie? Pause the mp3 at 0:06 and wait for the New Line logo to fade out. Watching at home? Pause after the New Line logo and wait for our countdown. Either way, thanks for listening. Cowabunga!
In which Thom boggles at the sheer length and breadth of Travis J Coleman's end-of-year media lists, while getting him to talk about that most rare of things: movies that he dislikes. Plus, holiday box office, internet negativity, nostalgia run amok, and a final answer to the show's ongoing tech-tackling conundrum.
In which Thom and Bernie Bregman begin with catching up on the function and future of the Nerds Like Us midnight movie series, and end in full-on spazz mode over their individual geek fetishes (Transformers lore and Star Wars novels, respectively) with stops along the way for reboot rationales, costume construction, and the dawn of DVD.
In which Thom & Travis rock and roll all night with Heart, mini-golf every day with KISS, and re-evaluate their Marvel movie lists in the wake of Thor: The Dark World.
In which Thom & Travis are joined by Bernie Bregman of Nerds Like Us for a spoiler-free Thor preview, a spoiler-filled recap of Ender's Game, the official announcement of Star Wars VII's release date, and the official demise of Blockbuster Video.
In which Thom & Travis gear up for All Hallow's Eve by exploring their relationship with horror and enduring terribly inane candy advice. Plus, further adventures in Portland, keeping the theater kids in line, and more movie recommendations than you can shake a Silver Shamrock at.
In which Thom & Travis get sucked in by Gravity, ride along with Agents of SHIELD, toast the retirement of John Munch, and delve briefly into their show's own mythos to explain the connection between this episode and Episode 45. What, you say there IS no Episode 45? Hmmmm.
In which Thom celebrates the show's rollover to triple digits by joining fellow prog-rockers Fish Olmos, Adam Sears, and Phideaux Xavier for an epic summit on all things musical and magical, and still has time to discuss soap opera fugue states, special edition hangovers, and artistic upheaval of both evolutionary and revolutionary stripe. Music by Phideaux, Hot Karate, Lobate Scarp, Heilopolis, and Sons Of Nothing. Join us for a night of Prog Rock on Sat Sept 21 at Paladino's in Tarzana CA. Details at http://www.thegeekagenda.com
In which Thom & Travis unload a ton of late-summer movie reviews, grapple with blockbuster expectations, quibble with nerd heresies, and solve the problem of detecting sarcasm on the Internet. You're welcome!
Insights, anecdotes, jocularity, and shiny misbehavior from Thom Bowers, R Andru, Bernie Bregman, and special guest Matt Wrather of Overthinking It.
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Random flailing, existential navel-gazing, cheesy puns, and occasionally relevant content with Thom Bowers, R Andru, and Bernie Bregman. Joining us for the Nerds Like Us midnight movie? Pause mp3 at the countdown and wait for MGM Leo's first roar. Watching at home? Pause DVD at MGM Leo's first roar and wait for the countdown. Thanks for listening!
In which Thom & Andru are joined by Bernie Bregman (aka Dark Helmet) of Nerds Like Us to embody a Comic Con Rashomon, recounting their varying experiences in San Diego and contemplating the pop culture revelations acquired within. Plus, Andru re-discovers Weezer, Bernie blows up on Reddit, and Thom commits nerd heresy...again.
In which Thom & Travis tackle the big questions re: high pop-culture vs low pop-culture. Is there a difference? If there is a difference, does it matter? If it matters, does it matter that it matters? On and on, 'till the break of dawn. With illustrations (and SPOILERS) drawn from Pacific Rim, Man Of Steel, Sharknado, The West Wing, and more. Plus, a very important PSA concerning alliteration.
In which Thom and friend of the show Robbie Rist are joined by Anthony C Ferrante, director of SHARKNADO. 'Nuff said.
Ruminations on a perfect slice of cinematic fortune and glory, with Thom Bowers, R Andru, Bernie Bregman, and Travis Jay Coleman. Joining us for the Nerds Like Us midnight movie? Pause at the countdown and wait for the Paramount logo.
Watching at home? Pause at the Paramount logo and wait for the countdown. Thanks for listening!
In which Thom & Travis tally the varied levels of satisfaction to be gleaned from World War Z, Man Of Steel, and Monsters University. Plus, a dose of dental damage, a post-mortem on the Portland pilgrimage, and several segues that (nearly) succeed!
In which Thom trips through some Shakespeare, Travis is adventure-adjacent in Vegas, and both take the temperature of the current summer movie season, while proving that they ain't afraid of no ghosts. Or pop screens, for that matter.
In which Thom & Travis shine some light on Star Trek Into Darkness (SPOILERS abound!) and reflect on the anniversary of the Buffy and Cheers series finales, while swapping tales of prog rock glory, movie usher paranoia, and insect hostage crises.
In which Thom & Andru team up with Bernie Bregman of Nerds Like Us to commit GFFA heresies, explore the pop culture import-export business, vicariously rub shoulders with John Landis, and get into some seriously SPOILER-filled discussion of Iron Man 3 (31:40 -> 53:20. You have been warned!)
By Grabthar's Hammer! Insights, anecdotes, jocularity, and occasional excursions into Thermian, delivered by Thom Bowers, R Andru, and Bernie Bregman. Join us at the Nerds Like Us (facebook.com/NerdsLikeUs/events) midnight movie on Fri May 10 or play the home game at your leisure.
In which Thom & Travis return to Jurassic Park, revisit Star Trek TNG, review Trance and Oblivion, and recount the redemption of Rush at the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony. Plus, fun with sinuses!
In which Thom chats with Aaron Duran and James Sinclair of Geek In The City Comics about the joys of independent creation, the concerns of independent publishing, the magic of Portland, and how it all comes together in the latest issue of La Brujeria. Plus, a dash of Motti and a splash of Superman.
In which Thom & Travis J Coleman work through the continuity conundrums of Dollhouse, pronounce the colon in G. I. Joe: Retaliation, marvel at the Yarr-factor of Game Of Thrones, cross their fingers for the future of X-Men, and pontificate about the pros and cons of Oz The Great And Powerful, The Croods, and Jack The Giant SLayer, while saying goodbye to Roger Ebert, who helped to foster the love of doing so.
Insights, anecdotes, and jocularity delivered at Raspberry-flavored Ludicrous Speed by Thom Bowers, R Andru, and Bernie Bregman.
Join us at the Nerds Like Us midnight movie on Fri April 5 (http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/363802) or play the home game.
And may The Schwartz be with yooooou!
In which Thom & Andru catch up with Bernie Bregman of Nerds Like Us, with much musing on the ins and outs of textiquette, Kickstarter protocol and TV show revivals, the challenge of threading the continuity needle, and (because we're way behind the curve) a brief roundtable on The Hobbit. Plus, adventures at Paul Dini's garage sale, and the return of 4th Week Favorites!
In which Thom ventures into the wilds of Woodland Hills to chat with friend of the show Robbie Rist about his newfound love of con culture, the eternal tug of war between art and commerce, rock'n'roll movies great and small, and the coming of Sharknado! Plus, how The Empire Strikes Back ruined Star Wars. From a certain point of view.
In which Thom Bowers, R. Andru, and Bernie Bregman engage in leg-sweeping, crane-posing, and a hell of a lot of on-waxing. Join us at the Nerds Like Us midnight movie on Friday March 8 (http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/342853) or play the home game whenever you'd like. Thanks for listening!
In which Thom and Travis J Coleman recap the 2013 Oscars, recall their fondness for WarGames, recount early 'That guy!" guys, and recreate random moments from Aaron Sorkin shows, ’cause they’re neato like that. Also, semi-redemption from massive technological fails, and yet another venture into bridge-building between nerds & normals. It’s the right thing to do
In which Thom and special guest Kielen King chat about early influences, synthesized subversions, imaginary narratives, and the upside of rejection, all while delving into the musical meal that is Kielen’s new album, Soundtrack For An Automated Night II. Plus, puppet talk!
The first in a series of commentaries created to coincide with the Nerds Like Us midnight movies. Insights, anecdotes, and jocularity from Thom Bowers, R. Andru, Bernie Bregman, and Travis J Coleman. Sync with movie after introduction, at 3:10. (You'll know it when you hear it.)
In which Thom & Andru embrace a new DIY aesthetic, catch up on holiday happenings, assess the vowels and hairstyles of their Rocky Mountain motherland, recount video game failings both classic and contemporary, and jaw over a grip of recent movie releases (including Skyfall, Could Atlas, Looper, and Django Unchained) with special guest Bernie Bregman of Nerds Like Us.
In which Thom & Andru valiantly attempt to keep the studio gear functioning while saying goodbye to New Dissident Radio with the help of Ingrid Oliansky, Travis Coleman, and a few regular callers, as well as the musical accompaniment of Robbie Rist, Chris Jackson, and John Borack. In classic show form, pop culture is pondered, superenthusiasts are celebrated (or at least acknowledged with a minimum of heckling) and in a rare on-mission twist, tech is actually tackled! Plus, the future of GifSpeak, the study of BondPeople, tales from the bleeding edge of the GooglePlex, and how to spot loose bricks in the Netflix wall.
In which Thom finally settles down for a "real" interview with regular guest Robbie Rist, which barely scratches the surface of Rob's childhood acting adventures before evolving rapidly into a philosophical evaluation of all things pop culture, from shark-jumping to double-dip nostalgia, to vain attempts to engineer creativity and control one's own noise in a post-heroic age. Yeah, it's that kind of show. Get some.
In which Thom & Andru join forces with Chris Jackson of ACME Archives, Bernie Bregman of Nerds Like Us, and Matt Wrather of Overthinking It to weight in on the great conjunction between Disney and Lucasfilm, and what implications the intertwining of these two entities might have for the future of art, commerce, and various iterations thereof. Plus, valiant (if futile) stabs at specificity, objectivity, and natural segues!
In which Thom & Andru are joined by Bernie Bregman of Nerds Like Us on a journey from vampire-infested Santa Clara to alien-threatened Skid Row, stopping along the way for a brief stay in the pop culture netherworld of Hard Harry's Phoenix, a working vacation amid the glacial grandeur of the Game Grid, and epic TV marathoning sessions with only the TARDIS to protect them. Saddle up! Music by Kielen King.
In which Thom & Andru are re-launched into the orbit of Kielen King, who returns to the show to discuss his new electro-soul sci-fi concept album, Star Pilot's Revenge, along with combining musical and familial bonds, the virtues of data hoarding, making and breaking friends through podcasting, and the and the advantages to not having a Plan B. Plus, Thom falls for Farscape, and Andru preps for Tron's 30th anniversary.
In which Thom's interview with Derek W Dick (aka Fish) continues, joined by writer/director David Barras. Topics include Fish's experience making Electric Man, his reputation for provocation, the inspiration of Scottish nationalism, the catharsis of live performance, the upside of Internet conflict, the politics of Batman, and why so many prog rock fans end up in tech fields. Music Notes: "Openwater" (from 13th Star, 2008); "Vigil" from Vigil In A Wilderness Of Mirrors, 1990); "Big Wedge" (from Vigil In A Wilderness Of Mirrors, 1990); "Internal Exile" (from Internal Exile, 1991); "The Pilgrim's Address" (from Fellini Days, 2001)
In which Thom travels to Edinburgh Scotland to chat with prog rock icon Derek W Dick (aka Fish) about his early days as front man for Marillion, the joys and perils of the road, embracing technology as an independent artist, the evolving nature of fandom, and the travels that inspired his upcoming solo album A Feast Of Consequences.
Music Notes: "Credo" (from Internal Exile, 1991); "Moving Targets" from Field of Crows, 2003); "Mission Statement" (from Raingods With Zippos, 1999); "The Company" (from Vigil In A Wilderness Of Mirrors, 1990); "Arc Of The Curve" (from 13th Star, 2008); "The Perception Of Johnny Punter" from (Sunsets On Empire, 1996)
In which Thom & Andru land hard but stay squarely (if not steadily) on their feet while talking noir, zombies, brit-coms, screen blood, cassette tech, faux-historical meta-fiction and more with special guest Chris Wiltz, writer/producer of Batman: Puppet Master and Semi-Dead. Plus, Avenger plotholes, vocal spoiler alarms, a dash of Spanglish, the sound of three knuckles cracking, and Indyyyyyyy. Music by Jonathan Coulton and Detroit CYDI.
In which Thom & Andru stand amazed (from a sitting position) as special guest Bobby Bognar tells tales of high adventures in the musical, culinary, and gaming arts, embodying the show's mission statement with gobsmacking gusto. Plus, remembering Phil Hartman, ranking the holidays, the power of Qi & Za, and minimum member requirements to form a Justice League. (Oh, and NSFW language abounds, just so's you know) Music by The Piper Downs.
In which Thom & Andru go brain-to-brain with Overthinking It mastermind Matt Wrather on the joys of applying analytical complexity to pop culture simplicity, while keeping online discourse (drink!) civil in the age of surly. Plus, a recap of the Comickaze Expo, an autopsy for The Newsroom, the tenuous future of convergence devices, the aspirational qualities of Inspector Gadget, and a nontrivial amount of inside baseball about the podcasting world.
In which Thom & Andru ping-pong between the past and the future with Team Bregman (Lauren on the Skype, Bernie in the studio) and Travis J Coleman, marveling at Raiders Of The Lost Ark's IMAX resurrection while counting down the days to the Nerds Like Us premiere of FDR American Badass and Castle Corsetry's adventures at Comickaze Expo 2012. Plus, proxy drum solos, nerdy underpants, and whatever happened to Rick Moranis, anyway? Music by Wonderboy
In which Thom relentlessly ball-hogs the conversation with tales of his recent trip to Europe and the pop-cultural windfall reaped therein, but Andru, along with Chris Jackson and Robbie Rist of The Spoon, still manage to get a few edgewise words in about the bequeathment of The Beatles, an influx of indies, and the future of foodies. Plus, tales of the legendary brown cheese, and the show's theme song now has lyrics... of a sort.
In which Thom & Andru catch up with Bernie Bregman, who makes a strong bid for the position of the show's official sports geek, despite his "meh" attitude toward this year's Olympics. Also on the docket: further Comic Con decompression, a round of Repo madness, and the multi-pronged legacy of Jurassic Park, which just happens to be August's midnight movie from Nerds Like Us. Top of the line episode, spared no expense!
In which Thom and guest co-host Travis J Coleman extol the virtues of pop-culture pet names, lament their lack of Sorkinesque smoothness, put the goth back into Gotham City (moderate spoilers for The Dark Knight Rises), spot Imperial shuttles in unexpected places, and get cranky about the uselessness of competing fandoms for something like the 427th time. All in all, a successful venture, and no wildebeests were harmed.
In which Thom & Andru swap stories with filmmakers David Barras and Scott MacKay about the vast joys and perils of Comic Con 2012, the creation of the duo's geektastic film Electric Man, and their adventures in combining the two. Plus, the importance of fantasy, the bonding power of 2% jokes, and the rare times when meeting one's heroes doesn't suck.
In which Thom & Andru pre-funk for 2012's San Diego Comic Con with the help of Amanda Lynne Shafer and Lauren Matesic Bregman (aka Phoenix and Diamond Dove from Birds Of 'Play) who are more than happy to share their con-related ambitions, anecdotes, and advice for the overwhelmed first-timer (aka Thom). Also, the joys of extended editions and second breakfasts, and drawing the line on nerd hipsterism. Again. Music by Kielen King.
In which Thom & Andru search for verisimilitude in a sea of Sorkinisms, facial prosthetics, deus ex viruses, anachronistic ratings data, and unexpected Tatum reevaluation. Travis J Coleman is also on hand to offer opinions and anecdotes concerning Ted, Brave, Haywire, and Magic Mike, then delves a little deeper for the pilot episode of The Newsroom (moderate spoilers, as well as some for the first season of Farscape.)
In which Thom & Andru surf a tsunami of 80s nostalgia whilst catching up with Bernie Bregman of Nerds Like Us on their next midnight movie, new adventures in shadowcasting, and healing the jock/nerd divide. Then, Thom chats with Marillion guitarist Steve Rothery about the power of crowd-sourcing, the art of a great set list, and the redemption of progressive rock, whilst mostly managing to curb his inner fanboy. Mostly.
In which Thom & Andru roll out the red carpet for the return of Brian Peck, who is more than happy to discuss science fiction without the science, Charlie Sheen without the dysfunction, and how he ended up on the DVD commentary for X-Men, amongst other topics. Then, a brief chat with Joel McCrary on the music and mayhem of Fellowship!, the musical parody of Fellowship Of The Ring, which is ending it's LA run this month.
In which Thom & Andru frisbee-dog their way through fandom frustrations, pretty puzzle-boxes, cinematic shame lists, semi-intended sequels, and more with movie uber-geek Travis J Coleman. Plus, 4th week favorites, multiple calls, and a dose of Mac love (not to mention Mac & Me love.) Mild spoilers for Prometheus (go see it already!) and Dark Shadows.
In which Thom & Andru catch up with Aaron Duran on the state of Portlandian pop-culture, the continuing saga of La Brujeria, and a special focus on All Things Alien, including the admonishment that one should avoid viewing Prometheus through xenomorph-colored glasses. Plus, 4th week favorites, the importance of 1963 in nerd culture, and a spoiler-free review of Snow White And The Huntsman.
In which Chris Jackson, Robbie Rist, and Travis Coleman team up with Andru to give Thom the best birthday present ever: an episode of the show where he barely has any verbal weight to lug around at all. A chaotic cornucopia of conversation ensues, much of it concerning ruination in pop culture -- what has been ruined, how it was ruined, who deserves blame for ruining it -- all leading up to a question which pops the soap bubble of the premise, and leaves us all wondering if fandom simply boils down to swimming in solipsistic Matrices of our own making. Plus, influences both comic and cosmic, adventures in RPG pronunciation, and movie mash-ups with the potential to save civilization as we know it.
In which Thom & Andru join forces with Amanda Lynn Shafer of Birds Of ‘Play and Bernie Bregman of Nerds Like Us to shine a light on shadowcasting, de-sharpen the LED spearhead, direct traffic at the intersection of cons and cosplay, and spend an inordinate amount of time reviewing a film that none of them have seen. Plus, 4th Week favorites, the Visa Theater’s latest 35mm adventures, and Thom commits geek heresy...twice.
In which Thom & Andru set out to separate the high-performing from the user-friendly, the hipster from the reactionary, the Young Avengers from the Tiny Toons, the Ds from the 3s, the ETX from the IMAX, and, perhaps most crucially, the battleships from Battleship. Plus, the danger of conflating an artist with their fan base, the great strides being made in the fields of phantom keyboards and carbonite effigies, and the importance of remembering that no matter what our differences, everyone is red on the inside... except for Spock.
In which Thom welcomes movie ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary Grae Drake back to the show, to regale one and all with tales of drunken junkets, star-power subversion, and the thin line between critic and journalist. Then, our dynamic duo searches in vain for superlatives potent enough to describe the joy that The Avengers hath wrought. If you haven't yet seen the movie (yeah, right) beware of random acts of spoilers. And swooning.
In which Thom & Andru get TV-centric with Chris Jackson, beginning with Hulu’s latest exercise in self-destruction and ironic attempts to pull digital art back from the future, then analogizing the similar journeys of LOST and Battlestar Galactica. Somewhere in between, the show’s original mission statement is invoked while examining how the popularity of Game Of Thrones is warping the fabric of what is considered mainstream, while revealing prejudicial cracks that still exist in the larger pop culture landscape. Plus, theme song roulette!
In which Thom & Andru purge their cinematic binge from the celebration of Andru’s birthday, dropping major spoilers for Lockout, 21 Jump Street, The Hunger Games, Wrath Of The Titans, American Reunion, and Rubber ...but staying 99% spoiler-free for Cabin In The Woods, which is discussed generally, but won’t be thoroughly dissected - so to speak - until a later date. And as we offload our outline of other observations, we humbly beg your indulgence if there is any stumbling over matters metaphorical, technological, geographical, circadian, or linguistic. It’s been a bit of a day.
In which Thom & Andru meet with Nerds Like Us impresario Bernie Bregman for a cinematic summit on midnight movie memories, the nerfing of childhood entertainment, the relative rituals of Repo vs Rocky Horror, and keeping the 35mm flame burning in an increasingly digital landscape. Plus, 4th week favorites with a twist, the show's dearth of tech-savvy is causing Thom formatical angst, and learn how you can celebrate Andru's birthday TGA-style!
In which Thom & Andru consult with Ryan Morris of UFO Radar about everything from the latest in extraterrestrial invasion prep to the preferred distance at which to stand back whilst observing Bigfoot mating season. Also, Bernie Bregman of Nerds Like Us calls in with details on The Vista’s upcoming screening of The Dark Crystal, and a spirited roundtable on the adaptation and nerfing of genre source material, starring Gollum, Kuato, and the T-800. Dig in!
In which Thom & Andru are paid a visit by their dark, whimsical overlord Johnny Dam (henceforth known as Johnny Darko) who flashes his bona fides with references ranging from Thunderbirds Game of Thrones, then blazes discursive trails into politics, infotainment, and the need for Dish Network to stop ratting out spoiler addicts to their spouses, all while painting the show’s language a lovely shade of indigo. Plus, memories of Kurt Cobain, and a review of Wrath Of The Titans.
In which Thom & Andru take stock of the show’s first year and speculate on its value as a post-apocalyptic artifact, while also debating the nigh-impossible to thread needle of fan expectations, the relative and pluralistic value of mash-up culture, the funhouse mirror of first-person shooters, and a theory explaining the connection between politics, vampires, and colorblindness. Not bad for an hour’s work. Music by Kielen King.
In which Thom & Andru are joined once again by Robbie Rist and Chris Jackson of The Spoon for a pop-culture potpourri roundtable which is equal parts thoughtful analysis and raging nerd fight. The topics are staggeringly numerous - foley, spoilerphobia, foot-shaving, and hoverboards, just to list a random two minute sample - but the conversational sea refuses no river. Plus, the best opening jam yet! (NSFW language abounds, for the record.)
In which Thom & Andru are back to being a duo after an unprecedentedly long string of guest episodes, and immediately begin deconstructing their own show. Amid all manner of curtain-pulling and audience-polling, they also wax on (and off) about recent movie adventures, including reviews of John Carter and The Fall, a midnight screening of Serenity, the HDTV learning curve, and entertainment/food combos with unfortunate consequences. All this, plus a tease of upcoming listener events, and more than a little bad math. Music by The Frantics.
In which Thom & Andru attempt to re-write history with Aaron Lyons and Jordan Monsell of Pulp Shakespeare, talking remix culture, meta-humor, artistic multitasking, and using Tarantino as a gateway drug to the world of the Bard. Also on the menu: the shrinking of action stars, the mathematics of viral videos, the incomprehensible weapons policy of Renaissance Faires, and the latest attempt by the sun to destroy us all (Emmerich film to follow). Music by Her Majesty’s Secret Players.
In which Thom & Andru bond with movie ubergeek Travis J Coleman over the benefits of a big screen, shared theatre student experiences, a deep and abiding love of MST3k, and a collective shrug in the general direction of Oscar Night 2012. Plus, the razor thin line between A and B movies, horrifying candies of the American Southwest, the reason for having two tables in the studio, and which film earns the official designation of "Andru bait"? The answer... won't surprise you at all. Music by TV's Frank.
In which Thom & Andru are joined by special guest Helenna Santos Levy of Geek Girls Create to chat about the zombie future, the mix tape past, voca lcompetition shows that don't suck, and making one's own breaks in the world of new media. Plus, a recap of TGA's adventures at Gallifrey One, and the latest round of geek/nerd nomenclature navel-gazing. Music by Jonathan Coulton & GLaDDOS
In which Thom & Andru welcome back the dynamic Whovian duo of Ingrid Oliansky and Joshua Lou Friedman, to discuss the many-splendored glories that await attendees of this year’s Gallifrey One convention. Also up for discussion: action figure nostalgia, suspension of special effects disbelief, and a slew of demoralizing comics news with a single bright spot to offset it, plus a review of Red Tails and Valentine’s Day serenades from The Wonderstrucks and Jean-Luc Picard.
In which Thom & Andru chat with filmmaker Josh Levy about Canadian comedy, Hutt anatomy, the delicate tightrope of back story, and the rabidfranchising of story in general. Also, Andru watches his first Super Bowl, Thom reviews Chronicle, Lucasfilm is fooling no one with their 3D marketing, and the show experiences that rarest of phenomena: a live caller!
In which Thom & Andru discuss fairy tales, fanboyisms, and the magic of Portland with author / podcaster / one-man nerdcyclopedia Aaron Duran, whose indie comic La Brujeria is heading into its 3rd issue. Also on the docket: catching up on old TV shows and new Disneyland rides, and the origin of the show’s title is revealed. Plus, a technical meltdown that is not heard due to some last-minute Lucasizing, but continues to haunt Thom throughout the episode regardless. Fun! Music by Paul & Storm.
In which Thom & Andru attempt to inject more structure into the show, which only throws the episode's frequent and severe digressions into sharper relief. Meandering side roads include new rules that all award shows should be made to honor, the danger of dead reckoning in pop culture analysis, and another spate of iPhone talk (which we promise will slow to a trickle eventually.) Also, we watch things! And actually enjoy some of them! And then share that enjoyment you! What a world.
In which Thom and Andru are joined by Chris Jackson and Robbie Rist of The Spoon for a conversational preponderance of pop culture potpourri, bemoaning the devolution of geek culture into empty hipsterism, even as they themselves play to the back of the room relentlessly. Other topics include EVERYTHING. This is about as ADD as we’ve ever been folks... strap in and hang on!
In which Thom & Andru begin the new year with a flurry of film reviews, a bevy of book talk, a recounting of their holiday recreations, and an overage of obstinate opinions on everything from mo-cap to online vigilantism to pie. Also, the debut "4th Week Favorites", Andru cautions on the dangers of the Netflix Wall, and Thom pays tribute to talk host Rick Emerson, without whose influence this show would not exist.
In which Thom & Andru celebrate Boxing Day with a present comprised of conversations passed. Included in this best-of episode are interviews with Kielen King, Michele Ivey, Robbie Rist, and Brian Peck. Thanks for listening, we'll be back with brand new nerdery in 2012!
In which Thom & Andru battle capricious cinema catalogs, flummoxing font-snobbery, mis-aimed marketing decisions, and rebellious radio gear in their attempt to sum up the best and worst of 2011's genre entertainment. Also, the new Mission Impossible is improbably good, the Dark Knight Rises teaser is visually beautiful and verbally muffled, and Thom finally jumps on the Netflix train, just as it may be pulling out of the station for good.
In which Thom & Andru chew over new releases and old obsessions, and twist themselves into merit badge-worthy knots trying to segue between them. The socialization of video gaming, the proud tradition of alternate universes, the sweet spot between honoring and subverting storytelling tropes, the reasons why some remakes work better than others, and the fine line between expressing dislike and protesting too much are all on the conversational menu, as well as trailers priming us for 2012’s summer movies, Andru schooling Thom on the proper context of Hi-Def technology, and George Takei schooling everyone on the art of steering into the skid.
In which Thom & Andru bob and weave, joust and parry, and barrel with reckless abandon through a rambling conversation concerning all manner of pop-cultureminutia with guests Julie Kroll and Shaked Berenson. On tap: the monkey interlopers of Angry Birds, the shirtless crazy of True Blood, the not-quite-full glass that is Hugo, the oddly similar genre rules for horror movies and chick flicks, and the awkwardness of drawing a blank on favorite films of 2011, all presented in glorious mono sound. Enjoy!
In which Thom & Andru analyze the filters through which we perceive art and entertainment, concluding that being dated doesn’t make something bad, being novel doesn’t make something good, not everything that’s slow is a burn, and not everything that’s broke needs to be fixed. Plus, video game reviews, and our last recap of The Walking Dead... for now.
In which Thom & Andru invite Robbie Rist and Chris Jackson from The Spoon back for this week’s Walking Dead recap, which is then nearly left out of the show amid a flood of shipper snark, box office jousting, animation academia, and pitches for new reality TV concepts. Plus, bonding over a surprisingly strong Simpsons season, career rehab advice for Danny Elfman, and lots of disgruntled ranting about Star Wars (‘cause, y’know… nerds.) Music by Sons Of Nothing
In which Andru returns to the show in feisty form after atwo-week hiatus at the American Film Market, Thom offers mea culpas to his Stygian compadres and hosannas to the genius of Weird Al, andspecial guest Emma Jacobs, though no slouch in the nerd department herself, still has to restrain herself from some eye-rolling over the hardcore dorkitudeon display this week: Tron weather patterns, Hans Gruber as a giant spider, disproportionate joy over video game repair… you get the idea. Plus, reviews of Insidious, a recap of The Walking Dead, and please to note: Ray Harryhausen is still alive. Music by The Wonderstrucks.
In which Thom & Ingrid Oliansky brave the dangers of rebellious furniture, treacherous fruit, and several TV shows which teeter on the knife-edge between ending too soon and overstaying their welcome (semi-spoilers for the end of LOST, if you're twitchy about that sort of thing.) Also, a review of In Time, a plea for Buckarooo Banzai sequels, a view of the world through zombie-colored glasses, and the show now has a Twitter account, for to communicate better with the peoples. Or something. Music by Kielen King.
In which Thom struggles vainly to prevent the proceedings from mutating into an ad hoc episode of The Spoon, with Robbie Rist and Chris Jackson sitting in and NDR's dark whimsical overlord Johnny Dam making his debut on the show. Appropriate to Halloween, the show is concerned largely with the method and madness of horror movies, with brief excursions into xenomorph fan-fiction, Klingon metal bands, and Rob's unholy adoration of Fairuza Balk. Also, this week's Wakling Dead recap, and many more swears than usual...if you're concerned with that sort of thing. Music by Paul & Storm
In which Thom & Andru get excited about Joss Whedon's new Shakespeare project and the possibilities of the coming micro-studio age, while special correspondent Dayle Dermatis reports from the Nathan Fillion book signing at Golden Apple Comics. Also, a recap of this week's Walking Dead, Ben Affleck might direct The Stand, Weird Al turns 53, the Chronicle trailer looks pretty awesome, and Thom unleashes his inner dungeon master after a crash course in silly villains.
In which Thom & Andru use their review of The Walking Dead's season premiere as a conversational springboard into an ocean of disaster tropes, character etymology, collaborative chemistry, spoiler navigation, medium adaptation, the nasty business of how TV sausages are made, and the inescapable truth that a disgruntled fan is still a fan. Also, the fallacy of auteur theory, the silliness of geek machismo, and a plan to render the Happy Feet movies watchable by scoring them with Hatebeak songs. You're welcome.
In which Thom & Andru enumerate the many differing types of personal bond that humans develop to technology, while swapping stories of home computer evolution, trying to make sense of the latest Netflix weirdness, speculating on the future of The House That Steve Built, and reviewing Real Steel. Also, the latest in Andru's Trek Revisited, and Thom is drowning in TiVo-land. Again. Still. Whatever.
In which Thom & Andru spend a wibbly wobbly timey wimey hour with Ingrid Oliansky and Joshua Friedman, talking all things Whovian. With the sixth season of the current series wrapped up and the show's 50th anniversary on the way, what does the future (or the past, or present, for that matter) hold for our dear Doctor? Also, thoughts on sci-fi growing up with its audience, a semi-review of Terra Nova, and the iPhone incident that inspired tonight's show title.
In which Thom & Andru split a box of Red Vines withactor/musician/man of a jillion voices Quinton Flynn, and proceed to hold court on Facebook fashions, Netflix nuisances, Anime adventures, tales from the set of MegaSpider (or…whateverthey end up calling it) and, of course, classic movie candy. Also, relativelyspoiler-free reviews of Moneyball and Drive.
In which Thom & Andru are joined by the multi-talented, hyper-loquacious Robbie Rist on the subjects of post-modern entropy, comedic etymology, regionalism vs tribalism, and the daunting challenge that artists face in separating the demons from the angels. It's a fairly heady stew, but we also have the soft chewy center of South Park and the badassery of Peter Dinklage --both on screen and off -- for pudding, so dig in!
In which Thom & Andru take part in the radio equivalent of a bottle episode, flying solo (well, duo) and divesting themselves of nerdy detritus and cleansing their pop culture palates in an attempt to distract themselves from the disappointment of missing the 30th anniversary screening of Raiders Of The Lost Ark. Highlights include: paintball on movie sets, the history of leeches, tips for navigating Los Angeles, plot twist fatigue, the evolution of video distribution, the endless feedback loop between media and society, and the latest ups and downs of the fanboy roller coaster that is the upcoming Star Wars Blu-ray release.
In which Thom & Andru welcome back the show's very first guest Brian Peck, for a spoileriffic, Ape-tastic discussion in which everyone learns that good remakes are possible in 2011, but only if your source material featured Roddy McDowell. Also, praise for SportsNight, disdain for Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark, a shameless plug for MegaSpider, and which bad films have the members of our panel walked out on? The answer...may surprise you.
In which Thom & Andru chat with actress/comedian/cosplay enthusiast Ruby Leigh Young about the journey from Austin to LA, the ins and outs of improv, the ambivalence of geek mainstreaming, the awesome influential power of The Maxx, and the distressing lack of cat ears on Anne Hathaway. Also, Google+ gets shuffled off to "meh" territory, and there's a good chunk of D&D talk for the second week running. Huzzah! Music by Paul & Storm
In which Thom & Andru answer listener e-mail, explain the show's logo, and address their heretofore lack of on-air gaming conversation, all in one fell swoop! Also, an amiable chat with special guest Mitch Iverson on big bads and boss battles, the puzzle of box office prognostication, and the joy of turning stereotypes into surround sound...er, types. Music by Connor Anderson.
In which Thom and Andru face down the future (both distant and not-too) with confidence and zen, secure in the knowledge that while Apes may rise, music sales may fall, and shared reality may wither away into quaint anachronism, the universal constant of re-packaging and re-releasing Star Wars will continue unabated. Also, where have all the non-evil aliens gone?
In which Thom & Andru delve into both the golden age of radio and the current undead rennaiscance with special guest Shane Salk, one of the minds behind Zombie Podcast/We'reAlive. Also on tap: contrasting, spoiler-filled reviews of Cowboys And Aliens and Attack The Block, the show receives its second successful phone call, and some major -- and we mean major! -- pointing chops are unleashed. Music by Paul & Storm
In which Thom & Andru chat with special guest Michele Ivey about the sublime, ridiculous, and genuinely life-saving benefits garnered through a lifetime of intense TMNT fandom. Also, a spoiler-ish review of Captain America, celebrity sightings, censorship weirdness, nerd-fleecing at its most -- and least -- appropriate, and the story behind Andru's go-to vociferation is revealed!
In which Thom lives vicariously through Andru and special guest Chris Jackson (co-host of The Spoon and brand manager for ACME Archives Ltd) as they recap their Comic-Con 2011 adventures, laying out the good, the bad, and the ugly from both the fan and exhibitor perspectives. Also, the heartbreak of iPhone drainage, the disappearance of Asian Alvin, tips on milking a cult success, Stan Lee might be a cyborg, and there's a phantom fly in the studio that apparently only Thom can see.
In which Thom & Andru cover early pop-culture memory, the hidden danger of DVD commentary, fandom as religious allegory, antidotes to the blockbuster mentality, and Comic-Con correspondence possibility, all on their way to reviewing Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows pt2 ...eventually. Music by Tessa Netting .
In which Thom & Andru dispense with the need for origin stories, prepare to survive Carmageddon, and delve ever further into the meteoric rise of Whovian culture with special guest Joshua L Friedman while barely scratching the surface of talking about his gig at the Playboy Mansion. (WTF, is this show run by a bunch of nerds, or something?) Music by Two Ball Loo.
In which Thom & Andru discover the joys of Skypecasting, catch up on each other's pop-cultural pursuits, contemplate the YouTubian approach to storytelling, and chat with Kielen King about his awesome electro-soul sci-fi concept album, Star Pilot's Lament .
In which Thom, Andru, Rob , and Chris delve into the digital future and the grindhouse past as they contemplate the hubris of artists, the art of the bad movie, and the necessary parameters of art itself. Also, talk of Space Nazis. Tune in to Episode 042 of The Spoon for the epic origin of this mad experiment!
In which Thom & Andru chat with artist/musician/entrepreneur Ryan Morris about his lifelong obsession with the paranormal, and his channeling it through such projects as UFORadar and the Flying Saucers Cafe. Also, some decidedly mixed feelings about Green Lantern, annoyance at silly nerd rivalries, and speculation that this entire show might be a secret Dharma experiment. Music by Jonathan Coulton
In which Thom & Andru attempt to shove 10lbs of talk into a 5lb show while keeping up with Grae Drake of The Popcorn Mafia, whose presence infuses the proceedings with a mighty dose of verbal sparkle and thump. Buried somewhere in the swirling conversational chaos is a spoiler-filled review of Super 8, chopped up into several non-linear puzzle pieces in accordance with the wishes of Mr Abrams. Good luck with that.
In which Andru returns from Maker Faire 2011 covered in techno glory, which inspires a gadget-centric discussion ranging from the laser cutters of today to the food replicators of tomorrow. Also, movie remakes that we actually want to see, thoughts on the latest X-Men & Pirates offerings, trying to make sense of the DC Universe reboot, how to break a Genius Bar employee, and shows that spooked us (perhaps a little too easily) as kids. Music by Scattered Suns.
In which Thom narrates a special "best of" The Geek Agenda while the NDR studios are closed for Memorial Day. Highlights from the show's first nine episodes, including chats with guests Brian Peck, Peter Zachos, Dayle Dermatis, Ingrid Oliansky, and Patrick McGrath. We will return live next week, June 6th! Music by Sons Of Nothing.
In which Thom and special guest Ingrid Oliansky catch up on Who-related happenings, recount recent adventures in percussion, and ponder the proper amount of influence that a parent should have over their child's pop culture literacy. Also, the CDC gets into the zombie groove, the space shuttle gets a nerdy serenade, and pro wrestling mourns the loss of an icon. Plus, a new drinking game: take a shot every time Thom says the word "gravitas." Music by Jonathan Coulton
In which Thom & Andru chat with author Dayle Dermatis (and her many pseudonyms) about adventures both literary and geographical, creative epiphanies, geek heresies, the distinction between romance and erotica, the blending of both with sci-fi fantasy, the downside of continuity, and the shiny future of e-publishing. Also, unholy adoration and mad props are heaped upon the band Styx, and everyone is just going to have to be OK with that.
In which Thom & Andru blaze a hyper-linking, topic-hopping, sub-referencing trail through a vast wilderness of joys and perils, including appointment television, 2% jokes, longform story arcs, anime-fueled nostalgia, post-conversion 3D, science, magic, and combinations thereof. Pop-cultural rest stops include The Simpsonverse, The Whedonverse, Aasgard, The SDF-1, and Westeros, amongst others. (Minor spoilers for Thor and Game Of Thrones. Bigger spoilers for Robotech, but really...you've had 25 years to catch that one.) Music by Sons Of Nothing.
In which Thom & Andru chat with guest Peter Zachos about the joys of scoring film music, scoring high on classic arcade games, and scoring an awesome enough gig that the pay (or lack thereof) is irrelevant. Also, Rob & Chris from The Spoon pop in briefly, and plans are laid for Birthday Gestalt 2012! Music by Jonathan Coulton
In which Thom & Andru earn their first ever explicit content advisory as they plunge headlong into a rambling conversation with actor/writers Graham Sibley and Tonya Cornelisse which covers everything from on location hi jinx involving phallic veggies, to the inexplicable Chinese ban on time-travel movies, to an appreciation of developmentally disordered nightclub singers. Also, spoiler-heavy opinions of Source Code and Scream 4 are aired. You have been warned.
In which Thom and Andru spend some quality time as a dramaturgical diad: recounting Andru's recent road shoot, bemoaning their status as Xbox dilettantes, taking comfort in the awkwardness of Wil Wheaton, expressing cautious optimism about some of this year's summer blockbusters, and remembering Sydney Lumet while ruminating on the possibility of Network finally beginning to show it's age. Also, that Tron Legacy game is pretty darn good... if only it went by a different name. Music by Paul & Storm
In which Andru is away making movies, leaving special guest Ingrid Oliansky to navigate Thom's neurotic conversational hyperlinking long enough to discuss the healing power of music, the perils of the Internet hivemind, and the enduring, ineffable appeal of The Doctor. Music by Steve Navarre
In which Thom and Andru drink deeply from the chawan of Japanese pop culture with self-confessed otaku Patrick McGrath, review The Adjustment Bureau, and dissect all manner of nerdy epithets. Music by Wonderboy
In which Thom and Andru fail to arrive at an empirical definition of "geek," but succeed in reviewing Battle Los Angeles, and have a delightful conversation with actor Brian Peck about movie memories, zombie legacies, and badass model-making. Seriously. Music by The Wonderstrucks.