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Ben & Mike
Ben and Mike take you on a podcast voyage back through one of the greatest TV shows Fox ever cancelled. We also talk about a lot of other tangets that come up, whether it's Battlebots or A-1 Steak sauce.
This is it. We're done. Podcast over. I hope you enjoy our self-congratulations, our lister-provided-congratulations, and a few surprises along the way.
See you on some other podcast! (That podcast is at https://goodmorninggreendale.com no need for us to be coy about it)
Ben says goodbye. Mike says goodbye.
This is it. It's the last one. We're talking about the last Futurama episode and it is called "Meanwhile" and we liked it. Fry and Leela finally get some quality time together. Maybe too much time? No, no it's just the right amount of time.
Meanwhile (heh, get it?) we talk about the English language melting, Cornface dot com, marriage proposals, and y'know... feelings. Feelings about the end of the TV series we love so much.
Ben becomes time-ified spaghetti. Mike feels challenged by hot surfers.
It stinks! Wait, what is this, a podcast where we talk about the television series, The Critic? No, sir! This is Futurama land. But it does stink because Zoidberg makes it stink. But he also finds love. Somehow. Through all the stink. It's a lot to process.
Also a B-plot involving a joke well past its prime.
Meanwhile we are talking about the hot new trend in Phoenix, Arizona that should definitely be called the Orange Joe.
This episode is brought to you by http://www.tcbcrochet.com/ for your hand-made crochet needs.
Ben skips straight to the blood loss. Mike goes to the domed body parts Superdome.
We're going on the Back to the Futurama Studios corporate retreat! And we probably won't die!
Hey also the Planet Express crew is also doing a retreat. And they might just die thanks to an alien that gets loose on the ship.
We're also talking about the names for rooms where one might eliminate waste, Jesus camps, exciting sounding books you can buy right now on Amazon.
Ben watches his favorite holiday movies. Mike joins a coven of rats.
An evil tone is going to destroy the planet why not? But that's not important, because most of this episode is hanging out in Fry's dreams. Or memories. Or dream memories. It's not totally clear, but it does mean he can't go to the Booby Tuesday's.
Ben, meanwhile, does the important business of pointing out that popcorn is a SCAM. That's the kind of thing they'd say "Hey you'll want to check out this important thing on the news tonight but we're going to wait until after sports." Also, Mike talks about sports. It's kind of his thing.
Ben is pro-rulers-at-movie-theaters. Mike is forced to also be pro-rulers-at-movie-theaters.
We're taking a look at the CONTROVERSIAL world of GENETIC ENGINEERING and also the somehow less controversial world of being a big ball of tentacles with a face. Leela is a big ball of tentacles with a face. Fry still loves her though. Not controversial.
Meanwhile we talk an awful lot about left-handedness in cartoons and the best made up disease to have. We also contemplate the best condiment to put on a hat prior to eating it.
Ben wishes to be the friction in your genes. Mike takes a look in a book.
What would you do if you had... ...no ass?
Bender can't even begin to contemplate this after he gets his ass stolen out from under him. That's pretty much all this episode is about. It's about butts. We cannot lie about it.
Ben and Mike talk about what their states are famous for and the scale of sexy vs. scary in Halloween costumes. And good sports team colors. It's another day at the Back to the Futurama factory.
Ben eats Rocky Mountain oysters. Mike hails from a commonwealth.
Have you ever brought technology back from the dead? (If so, drink!) Since Calculon is dead that's exactly what the Planet Express crew decides to do. Let's mess with ghosts and spirits and corpses. Also, Calculon is bad at acting as it turns out.
Meanwhile, we savor the senioritis of the final run of this podcast. Stay Sassy. Love You Like A Brother. I wrote in your crack.
Ben does magic with electricity. Mike opens a cursed tomb.
What's the best part of Saturday morning? Watching cartoons, of course. So this is a podcast about a cartoon watching cartoons. If that's not meta enough for you, get the heck out of here. It's a Scooby-Doo ripoff and a Smurfs ripoff and a G.I. Joe ripoff all in one!
We also talk an awful lot about cereal in this one. Also a chicken that should not be eaten. And too much breakfast to be eaten.
Ben eats some bacons. Mike forms a breakfast factory union.
Let's say you get accused of being a serial arsonist instead of an incredible hero. What do you do? How do you clear your name? That's the challenge Bender has to face.
Meanwhile, we have to deal with challenges of our own, like the Game of Life and... uh... arson I guess. And our inability to play as Bender in Tony Hawk Pro Skater games. Or where to store a baby while trying to eat two different festival foods. Life is hard.
Ben turns into Red Forman. Mike opens an account at a vampire bank.
This episode would make for great listening in the coital-adjacent times in your secluded couple's retreat. Unless SHAWN shows up with his saxophone. Also you may or may not be in a zoo. That's... basically the entire plot to this episode. Be prepared for jazz noodling.
We spend the rest of the episode getting dunked on in a live chat and talking about baboon butts. Thanks to Matt and Laura for being patreon supporters and also dunking on us and sending us a lot of baboon butt pictures while we recorded this audio programme.
Ben builds a desk chair. Mike has an after dinner mint.
When Fry gets stranded on a strange planet full of the dankest lettuce, he of course befriends a child and eats turds. None of that is a typo. Buckle up.
Meanwhile, we talk about Mike's strangest fears and one of Ben's favorite video games and take an interesting look at the age old theory that men are from a different planet and women are from yet another different planet.
Ben orders a clone from Amazon Prime. Mike considers pooping outside.
The professor joins a street racing gang, Leela gets a minivan, there's a 2-D world. There's a lot going on here. Let's try to unpack it all, which will be easier to do in a 2-D space! Or... harder? I'm not sure how it works.
Meanwhile we talk about Osmosis Jones for some reason and Die Hard for some reason and Speed Buggy... but there's a reason we talk about Speed Buggy. There's a lot going on on our end, too.
Ben does serious Speed Buggy research. Mike experiences osmosis with interesting results.
How does folk music get made? Is it 3D printed? You can 3D print anything these days, right? Anyways, Bender tries to 3D print some folk. I think that's the point of this episode.
Ben makes a Wikipedia edit. Mike makes a Hamilton edit.
This one is a weird one as we see what it would be like if the PlanEx crew were all... uh... salmon and turtles and seals. You read that right.
Ben has seen pornos that start this way. Mike changes his punctuation to 14 point.
Everybody put on your heisting caps, because we're going on a heist! The crew needs to steal 8 million dollars and a mysterious box from the robot mafia's casino. We promise this will be an exciting heist and not one of those BORING heists.
Obviously, Ben and Mike are busy heisting, too, and they're going to heist the coolest thing to steal ever: ooze. Come with us ont his journey in Ooze Heist: Heist the Ooze.
Ben puts $20 on 5. Mike makes demands of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The crew's new uniforms are ruined! But Bender doesn't care; he just takes up an exciting new hobby of hunting and brutally murdering foxes. THIS WILL BE FINE. The crew attempts to thwart his new hobby, anyway.
Meanwhile, we talk about, uh... strip clubs? And also we talk about how to design amazing uniforms for when you're not stripping.
Ben makes a last minute alteration. Mike watches a movie.
The professor's parents come back. As you might expect, they are extremely old. Also, the professor hates them for some reason, so we'll all have to dig into that.
We also say some jazz about podcast awards and Greg the Bunny. Do you remember that show? Seth Green, please tweet @backtofuturama and let's start a Greg the Bunny podcast. Billy Crystal may or may not be involved. We maybe drag J.K. Rowling a bit?
Ben is four times faster than USB-C. Mike gets retconned.
Robots are just a jumbled pile of programming that do whatever the heck their programming tells them to. That include Bender, the lovable rascal! But what if Bender wanted to get free will? That's what we explore in this episode that is definitely not talking about Good Will Hunting. That's a different thing.
Ben starts an improv school. Mike goes into debt.
It's July! And that means it's time for our nations favorite holiday, waiting for three months and then going to Germany for a respectful Oktoberfest!
Bender gets involved in a sausage competition! Fry gets involved in Neanderthal society! Ben gets involved in saying "penis" an awful lot. We were talking about sausages, it was bound to happen.
Ben gives a German lesson. Mike is a dedicated member of the Ska scene.
Let's face it, we would all love to get some cool robotic upgrades, whether it be a chest harpoon or an extendo-arm or even a Cylon-dong. But if you actually had the back-alley surgeon to do it, would you? Hermes does and he has to deal with the consequences.
We, meanwhile, go on quite a thing about how everybody is trying to be Game of Thrones, including Futurama. And that of course goes into a whole thing about Sean Bean. Why wouldn't it?
Ben does the mash. Mike notes it was a graveyard smash.
If a murderfly flaps its wings on the Moon, does a hurricane hit the Earth? No, it really just pummels Amy and Leela a lot. This sentence I just typed makes perfect sense. Also there are drugs involved. Don't do drugs. Or do. We're not your parents.
Ben also gloats a lot about being Ben. Did you know he's Ben and he has done a lot of stuff in his life? He will tell you about it. He also has a not at all crazy theory about Al Gore time traveling.
Ben writes a book. Mike gets surprised by Y.
What happens when your mom starts dating your ex? Also, it wasn't your ex, it was just some dude you had sex with a few times? And also, they end up getting engaged? Well, if you can't imagine what you'd do, let's take a look at what Leela does.
Meanwhile, Fry and Bender surf in the sewers with Leela's dad. Cowabunga, dude!
We also talk about what the best sewers to surf in would be, and Detective Pikachu (again) and expectations for the new Sonic movie (or Sanic movie?), and we spend way too much time talking about The Borax Kid. We also come up with a plan that is definitely not a scam.
Ben uses the word "scam." Mike makes a statement to the jury.
Bender gets a new job getting pictures of Spider-Man... I mean, celebrities. And it brings him on an ultimate quest to get the un-photographable photograph and kills a few friends in the process.
Meanwhile at Back to the Futurama studios, we're talking about the World Acting Competition. We get sued by Meat Loaf... maybe again? It's possible we've done that bit once before.
Ben makes a vampire callback. Mike demands pictures of Spider-Man.
Election season already? But the problem is all the candidates are the same collection of sound bites. But what if... what if there was a great candidate who was definitely probably born on Earth and also maybe from the future? Would you vote for him or would you vote for Nixon?
Meanwhile, we talk about space vampires and sexy ghosts. And if that doesn't get you to listen then I don't know how to sell you this podcast any better.
Ben waits 5 and a half minutes for a hot dog. Mike drags Andrew Jackson.
The discovery of a Mayan... er... Martian calendar that predicts the end of the world in 3012 prompts panic and mass evacuations. How will the PlanEx crew ever cope?
Meanwhile, Ben has some feelings about the whole "the world will end in 2012 thing" and we also try to figure out if Grey Poupon has an internet presence in 2019.
Ben's birthday party gets canceled. Mike gets a new soundbite.
We're back for the final season of Futurama! We start off by answering the question we've always had, if we're going to be honest: where do robot babies come from? We were just too embarrassed to ask. Bender probably was too, because he didn't know and now he's got a kid.
WARNING: This episode is very heavy on Bens. But why are we warning you? Bens are great.
Meanwhile we try to get in on some of that Detective Pikachu money (badly) and we also figure out a great way to fill in all those Game of Thrones plot holes. (Hint: it involves outdated home video technology).
Ben gets Ben representation. Mike asks his wife out on a date.
We're doing a Q&A as our final season break episode! You had questions, and we answered them!
As promised, you can find Machinimasound at machinimasound.com for all your musical needs. They did the intro. We payed them for it so we don't have to thank them for it, but tonight we're gonna thank them for it.
Ben is Frank Nastyman. Mike peers into the future to watch Guardians of the Galaxy 3.
Futurama is a product of the early 2000s in America, but what if it were actually a 40s cartoon? Or a video game? Or from Japan? We find out in this rather bizarre setup in which those things happen.
Meanwhile, we talk a lot about video games. It was bound to happen considering how much video game stuff was in here. Also, Ben is in chill-mode so we talk about like... daiquiris or somesuch.
Ben cranks up the chill knob. Mike goes to the multiverse.
We would all love to be smarter and faster, but what if we could do that thing I just said because we were all robots? That's exactly what Bender does in this tech tale. Fry and Leela have some serious talks about their relationship that involves space busses.
Meanwhile, we also talk about computers a lot. It turns out we're HUGE NERDS. Who knew? Plus, you get the best story about an End User License Agreement you've ever heard.
Ben becomes an authority on something. Mike considers Futurama tattoos.
Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.
We regret to inform you that our noses are gunked up with blork... is what we'd be saying if we had the common cold. In our day, it's so common that it's... well, called "the common cold," but in the year 3012? Not so much!
Meanwhile, we make more King of the Hill references (mostly Ben does this) and we get a little bit real about some father-son bonding.
Ben wants to tell you what. Mike remembers a terrifying nightmare tunnel.
Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.
When you go back in time to beat up your ancestor, you have to do it carefully unless you want to end up using the metric system! [spooky music plays]. That's just what Professor Farnsworth does in order to save his family name.
Other talking points are... shark jumping and also a lot of time travel philosophy. You might also accidentally learn something about history in this episode! It's edutainment!
Ben becomes a philosophy professor. Mike becomes Dilbert.
Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.
Fry sits on an egg and falls in love with it. A natural reaction. Then it turns out that it is a vicious monster with an attack of type J! Then hilarity ensues...?
Meanwhile we discuss what our Scooby-Doo schemes would be if we were to do some Scooby-Doo schemes.
Ben tells a tale of sauce packets. Mike falls in love with a chair.
Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.
We're talking about yet another TV show inside the TV show on this podcast where we talk about TV shows! Leela decides to get in on the great racket of selling drivel to kids, and gets results! Bender also becomes a tugboat and we can't stress that enough.
Meanwhile, we talk about Doug and Legends of the Hidden Temple and possible causes for March Madness AND March Sadness.
Ben gets an archaeology degree. Mike gets a sext grading rubric.
Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.
Guess what? We have nothing nice to say about this one. Hashtag spoilers. We hope you enjoy anyway. And we want you to know that we love you no matter who you are.
Ben gives you icebreaking tips. Mike jumps 70 feet into the air.
Bad news, everybody! Bender is dead. And on top of that, he's haunting Fry with intent to kill. We also ask important questions about the future like "what's with the pineapple vending machine?" and "what was Leela's wrist thingy called again?"
Speaking of death, we contemplate the death of Flash. Some say it's about time, and that includes both of us.
Ben drives a delivery hearse. Mike wants pineapples wants pineapples for cheap.
Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.
An ancient pact sealed long ago, in the ancient era of... 2927, means that Zoidberg must do the unthinkable. But will he be able to do it?
Meanwhile, the Planet Express crew builds a giant murder machine.
Other talking points are the worst role play ever and also pizza. An awful lot of pizza.
Ben starts a newspaper. Mike reveals secrets about the forever pizza.
My God! It's full of Benders!
We're inundated with Benders on today's episode. In fact, the Planet Express crew is also inundated with Benders. The whole wolrd is inundated with Benders! Bender seems fine with it.
Other suggested talking points are meat cakes and... uh... butt marbles? Look, this episode goes some unexpected places, so we want to give you a warning ahead of time.
Ben checks Zoidberg's Pinterest. Mike has a lot of questions.
We're going to the police academy! No, don't worry, we didn't say we're going to watch the movie Police Academy. Fry decides he needs a career change and become a TIME COP. Meanwhile, Bender tries to heist something, so the status is quo.
Other talking points in this episode are... uh... genitals. And great (horror) movies to watch on Valentine's Day! This episode was maybe a mistake.
Ben becomes Michael Winslow 2.0. Mike marries some parakeets for the inheritance.
What is obsession? Is it making sure the job gets done? Is it hunting proverbial white whales? Is it hunting actual for real white whales who are also in space and traverse 4 dimensions? Leela finds out on this episode, and that means you do, too!
We also talk about doing things backwards, kinda. We also discuss the best flavor of grief popsicles. And of course, we always knew what a "widow's walk" was! ALWAYS.
Ben becomes a macho man. Mike becomes a sexy forklift.
What would you do if you witnessed the worst clamping that ever clamped? Would you hide on a moon or in a pizza place? And what if if was actually your friend who witnessed the clamping? You'd probably be sad. Luckly you made a new friend (who has some clamps) to pass the time.
Also, Ben and Mike discuss Malcom in the Middle and cake and meatballs (not together! ew!) and the Food Network. And I guess this episode.
Ben makes contentious cake choices. Mike possibly married a robot.
What happens when one cohost watches the right episode and one cohost watches the wrong episode? Tune into this special episode to find out!
We make conjectures as to why networks air episodes out of order. We make sure we know what the definition of "right" is. We talk about other podcasts and of course, we talk about Podcon. This one's kind of a disaster. Remember to always trust your spreadsheets.
Ben fudges up. Mike acts like a hero.
We're talking three different holidays in the Futurama Holiday Spectacular!
Fry wants to revive the true meaning of Xmas to make it feel more like Christmas with a tree that is coniferous.
Bender wants to celebrate the holiest six weeks in the robot calendar with some sexy oil wrestling.
Hermes and family want to impart the wisdom of Kwanzaa but need beeswax for the candles.
Also Al Gore is there a lot. Meanwhile, Ben talks a lot about Taco Bell. A lot.
Ben tries to get free food. Mike talks about A Christmas Story.
Futurama's 100th Episode! Not our episode 100 though. But Bender decides to celebrate that MILESTONE by throwing a party! And Leela gets banished to the sewers when she's outed as a mutant. There's a lot of Titanic references.
Meanwhile, Mike promises to watch Titanic under certain conditions and Ben tries to get a slew of famous guests. We talk about bureaucratic love languages and the logistics of underwater hotdog eating.
Dictated but not read.
Ben gets distracted by an orgy. Mike has a hotdog nightmare.
Every couple gets into arguments from time to time, but most don't end with conquering Earth. Luckily for viewers of this fine program and unlucky for us, Lrr and Ndnd are not just any couple. They DEFINE "power couple."
Fry also goes on a whole weird side plot about comics. Meanwhile we admit we don't do much research (I know you are shocked) and also tell fun stories about flamable substances and weird sleep actions.
Ben chooses Rrrmrrrmrrrfrrrmrrr. Mike chooses Consequences.
Look. This one gets messy. I don't know what to tell you.
Everybody switches minds with everybody! Fry is Zoidberg! Leela is the Professor! The Professor is a daredevil robot called "Nonchalanto!" Romances are tested and hearts are broken and mathematics happen.
We also talk about DVD audio commentaries (for things other than Futurama), invent a TV show that's just 3 shows smashed together, and question the future NBA.
Ben switches bodies with The Rock. Mike siwtches bodies with his dog.
Let's talk a little bit about differences of opinion between science and creationism. And by that I definitely mean "here's a lot of information about Ask Jeeves.
Oh right, so the Professor flies off to an asteroid and accidentally creates robo-life. Zoidberg attempts to be the best dang father he can be.
Ben gets in legal trouble again. Mike eats a baseball glove.
Amy is finally defending her thesis to get her doctorate, but gets denied thanks to a cat. Then the cat causes a lot more mayhem. Turns out they have some nefarious schemes, who knew?
Also we talk an awful lot about our own cats including an amusing story about a cat butthole! We know that's what you subscribe for. But we're not just talking about cats; we've also got the latest in Law & Order and Aquaman may or may not be involved.
Ben creates an artistic cat movie. Mike is looking for some witch's bwew.
Fry has more time travel shenanigans when he ends up stuck in the future. Leela assumes he's dead and gets really mad about it. Also Bender is there, so you know it's gonna be fun on a bun.
As is our usual style, Ben gets awfully stuck on a thing not at all related to Futurama. In this case, it's pulling on the pull-em and pushing on the push-em and the pickls go into the jar. Mike tries to stop it but is unsuccessful.
Ben gets fired from the pickle factory. Mike provides hambone context.
We're back for episode number 100! We're excited to be here. So excited, that we mostly talk about The Rock in this episode.
But meanwhile, Bender has to come to terms with his own mortality, and he does that by trying to get revenge. Yes, it's a rare Bender and Hermes joint adventure. Also, Leela gets into some trouble.
Let us know what your Darth name would be and if you want to join The Rock's new team.
Ben learns some information about Winamp. Mike reads "World's Bravest Hamsters."
There's a mystery afoot! Secret plans for a secret device by Leonard da Vinci himself is discovered, and so it's of to Future-Roma to figure it all out!
Also, we try to come up with a new slogan for Back to the Futurama and accidentally start another podcast. How many does that make for us now? Holy wow. We have a lot of fake podcasts.
Don't forget to check out the new fan group! It's at https://www.facebook.com/groups/278614799452772/
Ben would do anything for love. Mike won't do that.
We're back with more timely shows! This one is about /checks notes/ Proposition 8! But the 8 is flipped on its side so it's different.
Bender and Amy do some hanky panky and want to get married. Hermes gets a virus. The professor pickles some weather.
We also find more Jeremeys (or Jeremies?). We talk about the MOST ANNOYING RINGTONE THAT EVER EXISTED. There's... other stuff probably. It is late and I need to go to bed. Who remembers what this episode is about?
Ben makes a political attack ad. Mike wants more circusitis but his hopes... deleted.
We're back with the latest in eyePhone technology! Come along with us as we twit our twupdates and sing songs from Les Mis.
We also talk way too much about toilets. Way too much. And toilet humor. Sorry. And goat vomit. Also sorry. And butt boils. Sorry again. Look this episode is not as gross as it sounds.
Ben resists talking about the Sims. Mike starts a Catdog podcast.
This episode didn't go down smooth so we put it in a blender and then accidentally left the blender on for too long!
Anyway, unsurprisingly we are not a fan of this episode of Futurama and therefore this episode of the podcast gets very weird. We're sorry! Unless you like in which case
Zapp and Leela get stuck on a planet and Earth also explodes probably.
Ben invents invisible jet fanfiction. Mike is Tuba Neutral.
WOO HOO! FUTURAMA IS BACK! Do you remember the joy that came along with Futurama's triumphant return? Does it hold up after oh so many years away?
The crew comes back except for Leela who is dead and that makes Fry sad. Bender is loaded up with many gigawatts of energy and needs to strut his stuff.
Meanwhile, you are treated to a great(?) story about Ben's car and we come up with the greatest new TV show Fox never canceled, which has nothing to do with Ben's car.
Ben does some DeLorean math. Mike explains dogs.
For our season break we are talking about the brand new Matt Groening show, Disenchantment! We watched the first episode and we talk about what we like and what we don't, and what we are looking forward to in future episodes.
Also, apologies for extra echo in this week's episode. The studio got re-arranged and there's an awful lot of echo. We'll work on it.
Ben gets butterflies in his stomach. Mike is too humble for compliments.
WE ARE FINALLY DONE WITH THESE MOVIES. We are also done with the environment! Or... are we done with the feministas? We don't really know and I guess we'll have to listen to this episode to find out which side of this debate we are on.
Fry continues his quest to save the universe. The feministas have to escape from jail. Bender does... some stuff.
Meanwhile we find out some legal jargon we were totally wrong about. (WE ARE DEFINITELY NOT LAWYERS). We all come up with a plan C. Also, what's up with Linda's dating life? We never hear about that.
Ben laments through song. Mike dates Hedonismbot.
Music for law segment:
Divertissement - Pizzicato (from the ballet Sylvia) Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
The eco-feminists are growing and causing more havoc. The giant miniature golf course is growing and destroying more environment. Meanwhile, Mike writes some limericks, so strap in for... something. Another episode of Back to the Futurama, I guess.
We also talk about Duran Duran, voices so good they could kill, miniature golf ball colors, and business propositions.
Ben picks a miniature golf ball color. Mike picks the same miniature golf ball color.
It's time for giant miniature golf! But in order to do it, we need to wipe out 12% of the galaxy. No biggie, right?
Oh also Fry's whole mind-reading plot gets deeper. Much deeper.
Meanwhile, Ben and Mike decide to reboot some movies into TV, talk Jeopardy!, talk about how bad they are at sports, find the definition of "Golf Pants," and so much more!
Ben is scientist approved. Mike wins big at Jeopardy!
We're taking a trip to Mars Vegas! Start putting those quarters in slots and counting cards or whatever you do when you are in Vegas! We've never been, so we don't know.
The Planet Express crew are also in Vegas! MARS Vegas, that is! A poker tournament and an ilicit affair take the center stage.
We also accidentally realize we are a Portlandia sketch (please don't sue us). We talk about stacking bonuses in D&D (or at least, Ben does). We talk about the food you'd use to make out. We talk about clamp-like devices.
Ben becomes a superhero. Mike writes a screenplay.
The grand conclusion of an epic adventure and also a very long infomercial for a knife with a real staghorn handle. Yes that's right, it's Bender's Game Part 4, where all youre questions will be answered.
Also, we talk about Pokémon again (DANG IT). We tell stories about debate. We create a new children's book. We talk about the futility of that stupid game where you throw bean bags into a tic-tac-toe board. Avocados. Y'know. All the good stuff.
Ben starts a vegetable podcast. Mike climbs the debator ladder.
Today we're transported to the wonderful land of D&D! Gather ye swords and ye spells and get ye flask. ROLL FOR INITIATIVE!
Also we talk Pokémon quite a bit. And legal cases in Pokémon Court. We talk about cats and their various eating gross things and vomiting escapades. And of course, we provide the great spelling tips you obviously subscribed to this podcast for.
Ben meets Aerosmith. Mike searches for friends.
We tried to type up good show notes for this episode but they kept getting ruined by JEREMY. C'mon, man! What the hell?
The Planet Express crew looks for a MgGuffin and an anti-McGuffin. Nerds play D&D. Bender is still under a belief that he is Titanius Anglesmith, Fancyman of Cornwood. And meanwhile we are too busy talking about Jeremy. Always Jeremy.
Ben has tea with titans. Mike pretends he's an owl exterminator.
Get out your twenty sided dice and roll up a character for today's grand adventure! Make sure to bring your imagination!
Bender learns D&D. Fry smells some milk. Leela gets a few warnings.
We also end up talking an awful lot about 90s Nickelodeon TV. What was Sam's endgame? What does Mr. Dink do for a living that he can afford so many gadgets?
Ben climbs in through the window. Mike explains it all.
WE ARE FINALLY DONE TALKING ABOUT TENTACLES.
The world breaks up with Yivo and they have to work things out. Fry has feelings. Leela doubts things. Bender gets lonely. We talk about Hamilton, the Blues Brothers, and I don't even know. 3D movies?
Give this one a listen and you will probably not regret it. Probably.
Ben orders a Pepsi. Mike microwaves a steak.
Fry becomes Tentacle Pope of the world. A few lucky people mount a resistance before mounting each other (sorry for that pun). Soup prohibition exists...? The League of Robots is totally lame.
ALSO WE TALK WAY TOO MUCH ABOUT THE POPE IN THIS ONE. What is up with that? This is basically a popecast now.
Ben dreams about the Pope. Mike dreams about Tentacle Owl.
We're back in a brand new studio and we're talking about part 2 of another movie! Fry gets sad and tries to leave forever. Something really terrible happens to Kif. Zapp does some things, I guess. The Professor goes to jail.
We also talk about cat cameos (cameows), Pokémon, and an unfortunately lot about robot penises. There are some saucy details about conference calls.
Ben chooses Squirtle. Mike chooses Bulbasaur.
A rift has opened in spacetime, and your friendly Back to the Futurama hosts are here to help you through this trying time. Fry finds love and Kif and Amy find more love and we also talk about the Oregon Trail video game for some reason.
We also talk about proper wedding etiquette (warning: we are probably wrong). We find out about a new band accidentally on this week's Hot 40.
Ben talks to a giant medium-sized ant. Mike is the Sausage Man.
We're wrapping up on the last part of the first Futurama movie. MORE time travel ensues! Things get even more confusing! Things are REVEALED
Also we talk about jumping sharks. And which amendments are for your right to party. THERE IS ALSO A SURPRISING M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN PLOT TWIST. We invent a new kind of server farm. Zapp makes questionable decisions.
Ben takes off his glasses and becomes sexy. Mike forgets what he told his wife.
Everything just keeps getting worse as the scammers keep scamming everything. We find out some more stuff about time travel. A wedding may or may not happen.
There's a whole rant about Family Guy (surprise! Bet you didn't see that one coming). We talk about what the heck a narwhal actually is. We use a lot of Torgo's Executive Powder.
Ben gets an Executive Producer credit. Mike considers the consequences of butt touching.
Time travel gets weird and it's about to get weirder. Multiple instances of everybody? Bender needs to pee? SEYMOUR LIVES?
We also talk about what would happen if you woke up and there was a clone of yourself, Renaissance painters, levels of doom, levels of Doom, and tired old jokes about the year 2000 election.
Ben buys one gallon of gas. Mike brings some bubble solution.
FUTURAMA IS BACK, BABY! But after a few years away, does it hold up? We're going to find out.
We also talk about Family Guy and its influence, butts, Olympic medals in various sports, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, spam ads, and much more!
Ben gets on a soapbox. Mike needs to be more rad.
Woah! We finished the original run! We get a little self-congratulatory for that, but we also talk about why we love Futurama and our hopes and fears for the movies and beyond.
We also talk about... uh... Frysier. Just... I can't explain it. Sorry.
Also, we have a Patreon page now! If you want to support us, you can throw money at us over at patreon.com/backtofuturama.
Ben talks a lot about Frasier. Mike is the duct tape holding this podcast together.
Here we are, the end of an era. Before the reboots, this is where it all ended. That's all she wrote, until she wrote more.
BEN FINALLY GETS DUNKED ON. WHAT? So does New Jersey (we are less surprised by that). We find out Mike does a pretty good impression. We find out there are definitely real deleted scenes with Alanis Morissette and find out what irony truly is (it was in our hearts all along).
Don't forget to check out our guest Kate's podcast at https://subvertedtropescast.podbean.com/
Ben is bad and he should feel bad. Mike parties like the Greeks of old.
Having some trouble with your love life? Why not try the most appealing aphrodisiac of all: listening to two idiots on the internet making jokes about dongs.
If you're not into that, we also talk about The Scary Door, "Just Friends Spooning", Windows screensavers, Bigfoot, that thing dogs do where they spin around before lying down, and questionable songs. Frankly, if nothing this episode turns you on, we have failed.
Ben plays bass for Wang Coffin. Mike finally crosses the line.
Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.
What would you do if you got a crooked $300 tax refund right now? You know you'd spend it on coffee, and we think that's a good choice.
We also talk about Rosanne, Shania Twain, naked bike rides, marine biology, and art.
Find more from our guest at amityarmstrong.com.
Ben's secrets get revealed. Mike learns about the Mid-Atlantic accent.
Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.
Flip a coin; heads you listen to this podcast and tails you don't. Think about how unfortunate it is that there's a you in an alternate dimension who didn't get to listen to this episode. How sad for you in the Mongoose universe!
We're talking with James, the other half of Unabashedly Obsessed (unabashedlyobsessed.com) as we talk about parallel universes, sweaty boot rash, ideal podcast guests, great senior quotes for the yearbook, and an accidental rant about another TV show (who is surprised?)
Find James on Twitter at @unabashedjames and check out all his podcasts!
Ben is silver. Mike is gold.
Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.
We're getting an upgrade this week as we learn to deal with our new coworkers who are better than us in every way. And we're also talking about the time Bender gets stuck on a deserted island. Bring your 10 best desert island discs.
We also pretend we have a sponsor. And pretend we're a clip show pretending to not be a clip show. We promise 100% it is not a clip show.
Ben has some sweet potato liqueur. Mike manages to do your job before saving your life.
Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.
This one is a rough one. We talk about some stuff we don't really like talking about.
But we also do talk about Jerry Seinfeld and Puppy Petting Olympics, soap opera drama, and life changing college courses.
Ben starts a war with Jerry Seinfeld. Mike stands on a desk.
Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.
On today's very special episode of Back to the Futurama, somebody DIES. Maybe? No spoilers. But yeah Fry dies and it's kind of sad.
We also discuss bees, fear of bees, Hot or Not style websites for bees. Neptunian Milhouse makes a comeback. We discuss Leela's fashion choices and Bender's life choices. And we try to figure out if we can swim in jelly.
We're also joined by Erin of the podcast Unabashedly Obsessed! We got her hooked on Futurama, so we've done at least one thing right with this podcast. Check out her podcast at https://unabashedlyobsessed.com.
Ben has a phobia. Mike can't swim in jelly as far as he knows.
Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.
Hi. We don't know much about Star Trek, so we were the logical choice to talk about this Star Trek related episode of Futurama.
We also talk about one of the worst TV shows Ben has ever seen, Welshie, being a nerd, Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, and I think that's about it. Then some updates on March Ocean Madness 2018.
Ben rants about a bad TV show. Mike makes a bow out of caterpillars.
Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.
Would you give up your present life to go have a future life in order to save the universe? What if you were the most important person in the universe? That's exactly what Fry has to deal with in this week's episode.
We also spend way too much time talking about steamed hams, looking questionable stuff up in dictionaries and phonebooks, doing the nasty in the past-y, and of course, The Chaz Experience.™
Ben writes for an important magazine. Mike becomes a sports commentator.
Music at the end of the episode is "Super Sunday" and used with permission. "Super Sunday" is provided by http://www.freesfx.co.uk.
Mike got snowed in and we couldn't record our normal episode, but our podcast buddy Max was already scheduled to record with us. So instead of talking "The Why of Fry," we zag and just talk about Futurama for a bit. We talk Max's Futurama favorites, going up watching the same TV, and other potential shows that might take up the Futurama flag. We also touch briefly on whether or not Futurama stuck the landing when it rebooted.
Ben defends an anime series. Mike is probably fine.
Find Max's podcasts at:
Zenkai Boost: http://bit.ly/tryzboost
Insanely Haunted: www.insanelhaunted.comPlus Ultra: www.plusultrapodcast.com
Music at the end of the episode is:
"Welcome to the Show" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Youth is wasted on the young! Or maybe age is wasted on the old? It could go either way. The important thing is that we hop on the podcast highway to discuss.
We also talk about Tootsie Roll Pop commercials, Podcast Clippy, the ultimate fate of Instagram, and the various larval stages of Zoidberg.
Ben tries to become a tooth fairy. Mike transforms into a compact disc.
It's a hot one, like some number of inches from a mid-day sun. Cool off with a tall, cool glass of Futurama. We're here to sell it to you from our weird podcast lemonade stand.
In addition to talking about global warming, we also talk about Al Gore, dark wizards, way too many balloons, and we question whether or not everybody does, in fact, love Raymond.
Ben reflects 40% of Rays. Mike plays a trombone.
Grab some tissues and be prepared for some EMOTIONS. EMOTIONS!!! Yes, we're talking about perhaps the most infamous episode of Futurama, Jurassic Bark. It's the one with the dog. And it is very, very sad.
We also get an interview to talk all about how sad this episode is, and that perhaps reveals that Mike is kind of a jerk sometimes.
Ben cries in a coffee shop. Mike is a sociopath.
In our modern society, we have to make sure we know what our kids are watching. But we also struggle with making sure they are cool, but not cool by robbing somebody. Life as a parent can be very complicated.
Luckily, we're here to help! And in the process, we accidentally unleash the immortal power of a certain 90s film, and we have a special guest (it's Bender's Banjo, making its 4th appearance).
Ben consults the dictionary. Mike builds an indestructible fort.
We start this episode asking some hard hitting questions, but we promise it's relevant to the episode. Zoidberg eats a flag and people get up in arms about it. The only flags harmed in this episode are made up, fictional flags, we cannot stress that enough.
It's Freedom Day, though, so do what you want! Listen to this podcast or don't! Personally, I felt like not writing a very good episode description. Freedom!
Ben starts a very specific radio station. Mike becomes Zoidberg.
The jazz track used in this episode is "Fake it Til You Fake it" by Kevin MacLeod and is used under a Creative Commons license. It can be found at http://freepd.com/Jazz/Fake%20It%20Til%20You%20Fake%20It
What would your superpower be? Shapeshifting? Flight? Something better than our dumb butts can come up with? Would you be a hero who saves gemeralds or would you STEAL the gemerald?
Aside from the New Justice Team, we talk about alternate social media platforms, IKEA furniture, tiny robots named Andrew, and the most buck wild natural history museum that ever existed.
Ben becomes CEO. Mike commands the loyalty of sea creatures.
Would you date your primary mode of transportation, even though it violates interstellar shipping statute 437-B? Bender does, and hilarity ensues.
We also talk... uh... way too much about Roman Mars. We talk about the best new flavor of Cthulhu. We talk about controversial art. We talk about something called earwig honey. What don't we talk about?
Ben is 23% invisible. Mike dreams of ranch dressing.
It's been teased for multiple seasons but we're going to finally find out where Leela comes from! And it's NOT where you'd expect. Unless you've seen this episode before, which you probably have.
We also talk about where to buy goats, holiday specials, deals we've made regarding breakfast cereals, album names, Snakes on a Plane, and much more!
Ben tries to garner a sponsor. Mike knows it's Jon Arbuckle.
Ah, the birds and the bees, where bees fall in love and their skin turns into a semi-permeable membrane for the exchange of DNA with birds. Wait, that's how it works, right?
Aside from yet another gross tale of alien mating habits, we talk a surprising amount about Jean-Ralphio from the TV show Parks & Recreation. We talk a bit about carnival ride names, programming languages, and give mad props to the Grand Midwife.
Ben Googles something yet again. Mike wields a machete.
Podcon lined up with our traditional season 3 break, so we talk a little bit about Podcon. Most of the episode is then spent sharing a favorite thing outside the realm of Futurama for each of us.
Mike talks a bit about his all time favorite musician, Weird Al Yankovic. Ben talks about another of his nerdy hobbies, Dungeons and Dragons.
Bender does something or other about cooking. But honestly, we're in this one for Zoidberg. Zoidberg and his love of a great and mysterious bottle and a ship built within it.
Other hugely important topics we talk about A1 Steak Sauce, steaks, portals, failed t-shirt schemes, cilantro, and WoW raiding soundtrack tips.
Ben is thinking of Eugene, Oregon. Mike goes on a cilantro tirade.
This week's episode is coated in the dazzling veneer of the 1980s. We're talking a lot about money and business and lot of things Ben specifically doesn't understand.
We also come up with an interesting theory about Matt Groening, ask a favor of Lin-Manuel Miranda, the timely humor of ballot jokes from 2000.
And of course, The Safety Dance.
Ben isn't looking at the big picture. Mike is a shark.
God is somewhere in space, or at least so believe a sect of monks high in the mountains. Also, a robot was there, and that robot was Bender. Yes, we're talking about a strangely religious episode of Futurama today.
We also talk about hatch green chilis, SimCity, a crazy conspiracy about the What-If Machine, being sued by Oprah, and where to hang paintings of yourself as Napoleon.
Ben kills everybody in SimCity. Mike has been on the internet too long.
You should be careful if you ever find yourself back in time, lest you cause yourself to not exist. Existing is basically all you do, after all.
We talk about time travel, karaoke (AGAIN. WE CAN'T STOP), mattress tag humor, eggs and pie, and we forget who Gomer Pyle is. Most of all, we talk about causality and some gross things.
Ben rides into the disintegration zone. Mike uses some All-Purpose Spray™.
"What if" is always a dangerous question to ask, which is why we're doing it again in part 2 (electric boogaloo). Be forewarned: when you listen to this, you can't unlisten to this.
We also talk about emotions, and how to tell if a person is really a human, and laugh a lot about video game references. We talk about how to reverse things (which involves doing things in reverse), inflatable coconut guns, Bender spinoffs... what don't we talk about? It's a non-canonical episode so all bets are off.
Ben gets very uncomfortable. Mike feels the rhythm.
If we change our slogan to "REMEMBER US" will you remember us? What if we became the lords of all creation? Actually, it's probably best that such a thing doesn't happen.
In addition, in this episode we talk about Mike's bad sports teams and Ben's Sims. We accidentally start yet another podcast about fonts. We talk about attitudes on butt. We also talk about Futurama, I guess.
Ben falls in love. Mike cannot lie about butts.
Let's face it: the NNY Mets stink out loud. How do you get butts into those seats? With the first professional female blernsball player who also happens to have one eye and also be really bad.
We also talk an awful lot about pizza and flaming magnesium, selling things on eBay, and we accidentally steal a McElroy bit. Please don't sue us, sirs.
We also get a SURPRISE GUEST and we guarantee you won't like them.
Ben orders a questionable pizza. Mike hasn't seen a podcast this bad since the days of Bob Uecker.
We've all had a phase where we wanted to date a robot; why hide that fact in shame? Today we're talking about dating robots and it probably works out for everybody.
We talk a lot about The Scary Door, blowing up planets, timely references to music sharing services, some of Ben's patented dating advice™, and really bad movies.
Ben puts Spencer on blast. Mike buys the Milky Way.
By the time this episode ends, it will be August, so we hope it is time well spent. We're gonna talk about the Globetrotters and mutants and also Kelsey Grammer may make an appearance.
We also talk about awkward banners to hang in your apartment, naked conga lines, and the best kind of fine china.
Ben does even more bad impressions. Mike does some showboating algebra.
Everybody secretly wants to quit their job and become a musician-poet who transcends genres even as they reinvent them. What happens when you finally achieve that dream?
We also accidentally plug some home brewers' beers and invent a really terrible sitcom. We maybe talk about state names a lot. Honestly, this one is kind of all over the place.
Ben is confused in the laundromat. Mike becomes a Cylon.
A series of unfortunate events meant that we couldn't record this week! So we hope you enjoy a small selection of our many outtakes.
When your 12 year old sons take over your company and turn it into a rude, crude delivery company, you have only one option: listen to our podcast!
We hope you like our podcast even if that's not your specific scenario.
Also there's a great side plot about making beer and we're really into that.
We also talk about chemistry nerds, dogs with thrusters, the video game Paperboy, and proper names for planets.
Ben gets fired on a slow news day. Mike takes over the company.
WE PODCASTING ROBOTS HAVE PRODUCED A PODCAST FOR YE. We discuss an episode all about insane robots and also a robot who is maybe a fidget spinner.
We get into other great topics like Cypress Hill, teeth, retirement plans, beeping, and great accomplishments in making Futurama references.
Ben doesn't understand money. Mike is tuning his banjo.
Get ready for a rough and tumble cattle drive where we tell nobody our feelings (but we still have them).
We talk about some cool things like how (un)cool we are, how (un)cool Kif is, Powerpoint presentations, pretending to be rich when you're not, and how printers cause blue screens of death.
We also talk about some uncool things like stereotypes.
But it's mostly the cool things. Probably like 95% cool things.
Ben gets a truck of Pepto-Bismol. Mike serves #TeamZoidberg refreshments.
We know you've always wondered what would happen when a criminal robot adopts 12 children, and today we're talking about that answer.
We also talk about being perfectly normal and having two eyes. And we talk about creating perfectly normal greeting cards for perfectly normal people. We also detail quite a lot of movies we haven't seen (spoiler: it's a lot).
Ben waits for a job offer from Hallmark. Mike gets an ink pouch.
Today Ben and Mike talk Hollywood. The comedy. The drama. Webster's Dictionary defines comedy.
We also talk about the Great Gatsby again (sorry), Dr Pepper knockoffs, bending molecules to heat them, ink, Tarsharknado, and as always, other things we can't even remember anymore.
Also, a cameo from the Channel Surfing Podcast! Check them out at http://thechannelsurfingpodcast.libsyn.com/, on Twitter at @ChannelSurfPod, or look for it on iTunes!
Ben is the Mr. Pibb of podcast hosts. Mike has somebody's Oscar.
Brains make people dumb! Like this podcast! Dumb dumb podcast. You listen to podcast now? I made good sentence. Please give ham.
Also we discuss ham-related pickup lines, and hypnotoads and pet shows and classical literature that may or may not feature giant brains. We tried to get Colin Firth for this episode but his agent concluded we were dullards and we didn't have a good comeback for that.
We also rate the hot Futurama memes of summertime fun. Please let us know your favorite Futurama memes by tweeting us @backtofuturama.
Ben avoids doing impressions. Mike puts on a one-act play.
Everybody has pent-up bend lust, some people and robots just tend to do something about it.
Robot love is a weird thing (as we all learned in high school) so let's do an episode all about robot love! And bending. And the robot mafia. And really dumb plans about ways to win back the fembot that is the ex wife of your best robot pal. Everything gets complicated.
We also find out about the mysterious origins of Mike becoming #TeamZoidberg. Stay tuned.
Ben has ben(d) lust. Mike starts a biker gang.
Let's fly penguins to Pluto and dump oil on them!
Wait. That sounds like a bad idea. But that's what we did in this episode. Bender spends some time as a penguin and I think we're pretty okay with that. Penguins are cool.
We also talk about Ben's girlfriend twirling, nature's long-johns, eating penguin eggs, and why you probably shouldn't hug on the job.
Ben insults people. Mike goes on a highly controversial mission.
Some people are born lucky, and some people need the magic of a seven leaf clover. And some people are so unlucky that they've run over black cats luckier than themselves.
We delve into some melancholy tones in this one so strap in. But we also talk about a lot of dumb things as you have come to expect. In addition to finding out more about Fry's past, we also talk about naming race horses, get some quantum physics wrong, the need to properly license things, and also a fan theory about Shaq's leg.
Ben dates Iclandic model Njord. Mike does a septuple headspin.
It's Xmas in July as we suffer through a heatwave and talk about the return of Santa.
This episode gets... weird. It was very hot in the studio and we may not be entirely coherent. Which is to say, less coherent than normal.
In addition to the plot about Santa, we also talk about inaccuracies about Neptune, Schmidty's backstory (or lackthereof), and the drinkability of beverages in bathtubs. Also, a surprising amount of discussion about Fallout Boy despite knowing absolutely nothing about Fallout Boy.
We apologize in advance.
Ben starts a band. Mike thought you was corn.
Of all the voyages this podcast voyage has taken you on, the one through a live human being is probably the grossest.
We talk about a lot of gross things like colons, worms, toilet sandwiches, and black crunchy tomatoes.
Other topics are "Zero G Jugs", Gumbercules, holophoners, and ball rooms. There's a lot going on in this episode.
Ben makes a mix CD. Mike sets the bar lower than a limbo stick at carnival time.
What would happen if you found yourself on a planet of only women? What if I told you they were both very giant and very much in the mood?
There's also a B-plot about Zoidberg which is incredibly tense and crazy and you will be on the edge of your seat.
We also talk an awful lot about karaoke and why karaoke is the best and also occasionally the worst. Other talking points are: negotiating tactics, cell phone sizes, space taxis, and flying restaurants.
Ben is built like a steakhouse. Mike handles like a bistro.
We finished up season 2 and taking it easy this week! Ben and Mike... yeah, definitely Mike... talk about some of our other favorite shows, countdown (somebody else's) list of the BEST Fox shows ever canceled, and also talk a lot about the things we've gotten wrong over the past two seasons.
We hope you enjoy our break and we will be back next week with a new episode of the show!
Ben has trouble with the levels. Mike gets put on blast. With special thanks to friend of the podcast, Temma!
Intro music for this episode is:
Happy Happy Game Show Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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A lot of people say it's a bad idea to get back together with your ex, but what if it was your ex from A THOUSAND YEARS AGO? What if we sweetened the pot with a little Pauly Shore...buuuudy?
We also crack the secret behind self-driving cars, get sued by Elon Musk, start fights with television networks, and in general cause a lot of trouble in this bubble.
Ben picks a fight with Pauly Shore. Mike lives for the weekend.
Today we have a shocking tale of HORROR! What if you couldn't control yourself when the clock strikes midnight and you turn into a... car?
Also we feel this is probably the episode we end up talking the least about Futurama. We got distracted by a lot of things. Things like Turbo Wolf (Coming to theaters... never), some bizarre infomercial products, Amazon products, and a literal guest appearance by... a car?
We also do talk about Futurama a bit. So give it a listen!
Ben shoots some fuzzy craps. Mike prescribes makeup.
War! Huh! Good God, what is it good for? TALKIN' A LOT ABOUT BALLS, APPARENTLY.
Seriously. We talk a lot about balls today and we're sorry but it is also very relevant to the story. Because balls are involved.
We also maybe have some hot news about Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Yep, totally real news. Other things we talk about is pretending to be a man to go to war (like Mulan!) and also the crushes you get on women pretending to be men to go to war (I don't remember that happening in Mulan). Also Sports Buttslaps and fine mesh screens.
Ben gets put on a stamp. Mike makes Speedy Gonzales look like Regular Gonzales.
They say "what if" is a dangerous question to ax, but here at Back to the Futurama, we think it's an INTERESTING question!
In the first non-canonical episode, we get tales about giant murderous robots, normal sized murderous Leela, and Al Gore doing some things. It's more interesting than it sounds.
Also we talk a lot about Hanson a lot more than we really should but it's not bad. We promise.
Ben looks up Hanson at work. Mike wants a big cereal.
This week's episode is brought to Fishy Joe's and their extreme Walrus Juice! Ride the Walrus!
We're talking about Popplers. What are Popplers? They're food... I guess? Or some kind of creature? Is it okay to eat them?
We also talk a lot about a lot of other foods... Rocky Mountain Oysters? Yes. Guacamole? Yes. Hot dogs? Yes. Baking soda and capers? Yes. So we hope you brought your appetite.
Ben eats bull testicles. Mike gets some good poll results.
It's Mother's Day! Have you called your mother? Have you vowed to her your unending quest to rebel and take over the planet for her? If not, you should. All she wants is to be the unquestioned overlord of Earth.
Also, be prepared for this one to get weird. Because it gets weird. That's... really all we have to say about this one. None of us were comfortable. You may not be comfortable.
Ben reveals secrets about his twin. Mike enters Ben's Euphemism Corner...?
Want to meet at our social club? If not, let's meet at our secret mafia podcast headquarters.
If you want to steal some Zuban cigars, or blast a spice weasel in somebody's eye, or own a meat market that is DEFINITELY NOT a front, this podcast is for you. However, we offer you this warning: DO NOT CLAMP.
Ben is an evil hipster. Mike delivers a rant.
Howdy, y'all! Today we're goin' to the deep, deep south, to check out the city of Delta Hub! I mean... Atlanta! Make sure to take your pressure pill and grab a trash bag full of oxygen.
Oh yeah, and there are mermaids. That's kind of an important part of this episode. And are you #teamsquid or #teamwhale? And of course, we talk about a Futurama dating site that doesn't actually exist but probably should.
Ben tames land sea lions. Mike questions physics.
Are you ready for this week's episode? Just make sure you've already submitted your requisite podcast enjoyment form and submitted it to the Central Bureaucracy. Expected wait time for the delivery of this episode is 4-6 years after they have received this form. Appeals can be made to the committee of internet gags and goofs under regulation 2-87, article K.
Ben is made a fool of by time. Mike is technically correct: the best kind of correct.
Good news, everyone! Some day you will become old and die and you will need a successor to carry on your life's work. When you are attempting to select a successor, remember that blood is thicker than water, but podcasts are even thicker. (Please leave us your vast fortune! Please?)
Also we sort of end up talking a lot about the coolness of Dungeons and Dragons and for real candles that are pretty good. Oh yeah, and there's a clone involved too. We talk about that.
Ben limbos under the stove. Mike designs trendy nightspots and beautiful women.
Good news, everyone! We're logged onto the internet! But I guess we've been on the internet for a while.
Is Tinder just the "Filthy, Filthy Chat Room" of 2017? Is leading your Tinder profile with announcing you are a cyclops and the last of your species a winning tactic? Is Tinder available on computers?
Also we don't just talk about Tinder, we talk about Futurama too, I guess. This episode is brought to you by Steamy Presidential MP3s.
Ben destroys a shipment of popcorn. Mike is eaten by online advertisements.
Hi, I'm George Futurama! Please listen to these good boys talk about my program! If you'd like to talk about the TV show Battlebots, press one now! If you'd like to talk about Bed Bath and Beyond coupons, press two!
Seriously though, today we're talking about some good ol' Robot Wrestling. So I hope you have the will of the warrior, because you're going to need it for such an intense episode.
Ben gets a brain slug. Mike sells sandalwood bath soaps.
Love is in the air! So are butts. Lots of butts. And heads? Body parts. Look, we don't really know what we're saying.
But what we do know is that we've got a good episode full of Valentine's Day goofs, anti-pimping laws, and a bus to Nutley. How could this be a bad one?
Ben buys a ThunderCougarFalconBird. Mike writes a Yelp review.
What would you do if you met somebody who was exactly like you but had a beard and was possibly even more evil than you are? Hang out with them of course. And maybe steal a giant atom from Bob Barker.
Also, if you ever wondered what our podcast would sound like if one of the hosts only slept for 4 hours the previous night, wait no longer!
Ben is a non-Leela. Mike is a non-Leela.
Love is in the air! Along with a lot of DNA and other things we'd rather not talk about.
Strap yourself i... er... Buckle up for a lot of awkward euphemisms on this one because our good friend Dr. Zoidberg isn't bashful about describing the lobsters and the bees. We also find out a lot of weird things about Zoidberg's people! It's a lobster heavy episode!
Ben wears a crab tie. Mike has to go powder his mouth flaps.
Get into the Xmas spirit and hide from the killer robotic Santa! Today we're talking about Xmas Story!
We suggest now is a good time to discuss with your loved ones if they would like 500 stink lizards. We also suggest taking the time to discuss Xmas escape plans with them.
Ben gets fired from his job at the margarita factory. Mike is doing the apology dance.
Tired of all the politics in today's news? Come take a break as we talk politics... of the year 3000! Nixon's head comes back with a vengeance and he's here to wreck up the place.
We take an extended discussion from some fan mail so this episode may be a bit longer than usual. We also talk about our favorite futuristic political parties, vote for clones, and go bowling with a robot head.
Ben becomes a supervillain. Mike accidentally activates magic tentacles.
It's a beige alert! We're coming at you hot this week with a hyperchicken and a whole lotta goofs!
What happens when a starship captain blows up a $4 billion space station? He obviously gets a job at a package delivery company. But he clearly still has intent to take out the filthy Neutrals of the Neutral planet. I'm going to allow this!
Ben is searched for paper. Mike gets in a hose fight.
We're back for SEASON 2! We know you're excited, because we have a chip implanted in our heads to make us feel what you feel.
On an unrelated note, have you questioned your Roomba today? Why, you ask? No reason. No reason at all.
We're also gonna explore some sewers so I hope you're ready for that. We were not.
Ben leaves the spoon in the foot powder. Mike wears a cape.
Today's episode is brought to you by Slurm! It's highly addictive! But just what is the secret ingredient, exactly?
Talking points include worms, remembering to tell you when things are worms, secret ingredients, and of course, telling Grunka Lunkas that you hate them.
Ben puts his own hand down his throat (and out is compartment...?). Mike reveals his not so secret soda obsession.
Keep all your monuments safe and your promiscuous lawyers on hand because today we're talking about When Aliens Attack!
Talking points include Labor Day, monuments, beaches, 90s television, cheddar flavored snack crackers, and the shortiest skirt.
Ben starts his own snack podcast. Mike gets fired from 20th Century Fox.
It's back to school time as we endeavor to become college dropouts at Mars U!
Suggested talking points are the mathematics of wonton burrito meals, the habitability of Utah, regulation pantyraid ladders, and the how to spike a punchbowl with or without monkeys.
Ben questions why he didn't break Mike's legs. Mike relates to Fatbot.
All hands on the fiesta deck! Today we're taking a trip back in time to the year 1997 to bask in the glow of the 1997 hit James Cameron Film, Titanic.
Episode talking points are hitting references when they are still relevant, legendary limbo champions, Zoidberg / Jellyfish Lady love, and the return of Zapp Brannigan.
Ben thinks Zapp is creepy. Mike thinks that a bucket of PBR is too much.
Get ready for a religious experience and a trip through heck as we join the church of Robotology!
Talking points are why Futurama keeps making fun of New Jersey, dramatic irony, the Beastie Boys, and floppy disks.
Ben is complacent about his right to party. Mike explains the Beastie Boys to a younger audience.
Today's episode is A Big Piece of Garbage! No, that's the name of the episode, we'll let you judge the quality for yourself. But we do spend a lot of time laughing at jokes like we are 12 years old.
Talking points are elastic memory, amorphous mayoral duties, and ACTION MUSIC.
Ben yells about the usefulness of a smelloscope. Mike appears to have drawn a doodle of him as a cowboy.
Strap in because this may be our dumbest episode yet. That didn't turn you away? Good, because today we're talking about that time Fry accidentally drinks an emperor and in turn becomes emperor himself!
Talking points include frosty beverages, names for a parkour podcast, and a return to Ben's Euphemism Corner.
Ben eats a big heaping bowl of salt. Mike gets excited for Podcast Day.
What would you do if you suddenly had ONE JILLION DOLLARS? Would you buy a 20th century apartment or Ted Danson's skeleton?
Talking points for today's show mostly revolve around pizza toppings and the sorts of things you might do with all the money in the world. Spoiler alert: Ben would buy a fleet of blimps. Also, Mom's Friendly Robot Oil comes up a fair bit.
Ben proves he is not good at impressions; Mike listens to some classical music about the buttocks.
Prepare your ears for a properly formatted data file!
Today we talk about a lot of old technology as Fry and Leela have to pretend to be robots. Things get very complicated very quickly.
SILENCE!
Other talking points include Blernsball, more robots, puppies that are not mechanical in any way, and the holiest of robot holidays. It's a robot heavy episode.
Ben cleans the gunk out of the mouse. Mike accidentally activates futuristic technology.
Have the boy lay out your formal shorts! You're gonna need 'em for this rip-roarin' tale of romance and debauchery and steam pipes.
Talking points include whether or not you think Bender or Zoidberg is the better character, proper pronunciation of champagne, velour everything, and super disgusting sounding ringtones your friend's wife is going to love.
Ben grows more eyes. Mike falls in love with a lobster monster falling in love with an actual lobster.
Fry and Bender become roommates, with HILARIOUS results?
Major talking points: Robots and alcoholism, or whatever the opposite of robot alcoholism is, boring geology lectures, flavors of mummies, and the definition of "preemptive."
Ben falls in love with robots and wants to kill all humans. Mike just wants more tweets (tweet at us at @backtofuturama!)
Two episodes in and we're already running a bit long! But we end up having some deep conversations about life and junk as we talk about the episode The Series Has Landed.
Key talking points revolve heavily around Bender and how awesome Bender is, and we discuss how Fry maybe represents humanity a little more than we're comfortable with.
Somewhere in Alanis Morisette's attic, a portrait of Ben gets a little more Ironic; Mike carries his harpoon and perhaps... sings a whaling tune?
It's the pilot of Back to the Futurama in which we discuss the Pilot of Futurama! Thankfully we don't need to worry about being picked up by the network.
We talk about why we love Futurama and the episode that made it all happen.
Ben makes somewhat critical statements about production in a pilot episode, and Mike is already in his pajamas.