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We're back and back to discussing cobra kai. Today we talk about season four, episode 5
Season five starts now with Zombies #47! Last time Todd made a daring choice, how will it play out?
Todd gives his top ten Christmas tv episdoes and specials of all time, but we already know what his #1 is right?
Todd and special guest host, Rob, delve into the movie adaption of Sin City - both the theatrical and Director's cut.
Todd begins to collect materials needed to enact a daring plan, including...live zombies?!?!
Derek and special guest host Dave continue their discussion and dissection of the DC movie universe. On this episode they beak down Man of Steel right after watching it, say how they would change the movie, and talk about what movie they would have used to launch the DC cinematic universe.
Derek and Todd take the next step from their top 10 movie villains with top 10 movie heroes. In this Episode Derek gives his complete top ten list and Todd will give his in the next.
Here's our next episode, a critical analysis, of the comic adaption of the follow up movie that broke genres!!!! Rise of an Emire! the follow up, yet prequel to one of the biggest genre busting movies in recent memory! Listen and let us know what you think!
- Here's our next episode, a critical analysis, of the comic adaption of the seminal movie that broke genres!!!! Listen and let us know what you think!
On this episode Derek and Todd begin to discuss episode five of Picard, but get a little sidetracked...
Derek, with special guest Dave, begins to talk about the DC movie universe and break down Man of Steel.
We begin discussing the Picard TV series. The biggest question is how many times will we accidentally say Star Wars instead of Star Trek? Big spoiler alerts ahead
We continue our show with special guest, Rob, in this episode we delve into that nerdiest of nerd topics...translating video games to movies!!! This is a multi-part show, because Hollywood has graciously gifted us with a TON of video game movies to satisfy our Nerd cravings. Listen as we delve into the beginnings of this unique genre and listen to see if we touch on some of your favorite video games that made it to the big screen! This is Part III!!! listen and let us know what you think!
Derek and Todd revisit Cobra Kai three seasons in and this time both of them have watched it!
Derek and Todd discuss and break down the TMNT movies. Spoiler alert, Michael Bay is not very popular here
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
We continue with the story...what happens with the new mysterious new player in the area? Listen and find out what is going on!!!!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
We continue with the story...what happens with the new mysterious new player in the area? Listen and find out what is going on!!!!
We're back with our first non-zombies episode since the pandemic started! Here Todd and Derek begin to talk about their top 10 movie villains in all of cinema. Do you agree with their choices? Who are your top ten villains?
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
We continue our show with special guest, Rob, in this episode we delve into that nerdiest of nerd topics...translating video games to movies!!! This is a multi-part show, because Hollywood has graciously gifted us with a TON of video game movies to satisfy our Nerd cravings. Listen as we delve into the beginnings of this unique genre and listen to see if we touch on some of your favorite video games that made it to the big screen! This is Part II!!! listen and let us know what you think!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
We continue with the story...what happens with the new mysterious new player in the area? Listen and find out what is going on!!!!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
In this episode, Aside 7, we get a hint of what is to come after the events from the strip mall, get a sneak peek to find out what that is??
We continue our show with special guest, Rob, in this episode we delve into that nerdiest of nerd topics...translating video games to movies!!! This is a multi-part show, because Hollywood has graciously gifted us with a TON of video game movies to satisfy our Nerd cravings. Listen as we delve into the beginnings of this unique genre and listen to see if we touch on some of your favorite video games that made it to the big screen!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
Back at camp, what are the next moves from our group of survivors after the epic battle in the town? Listen and find out!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
Aside 6 - Here what is coming up in our next episode!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
See what happens as the battle for the town is decided, and if our heroes make it out and what are the repercussions for the camp and the area as a whole!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
As the battle for the town intensifies, listen and see if the survivors are able to retake the courthouse and save their friends!!!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
In this episode, Aside 4, you'll get a sneak peak and background info into what is coming next in the Zombie Apocalypse!
Here we go!!! During 2021, we are going to be having guest co-hosts! In this episode, we introduce Rob to the OldNerdYoungNerd family!!!! With this episode we go over old tv shows that have been rebooted for a whole new generation! Do they succeed? Do they fail? Listen and find out!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!!
We continue with the events that transpired in our 25th Zombie episode! Listen to how the story continues.....or DOES it??????
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!!
Aside 4 - Right before the continuation of the landmark 25th episode, Derek, gives this brief aside to the continuing saga of what if the Zombie Apocalypse became a reality?!?!?!?!?!!?
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
Our 25th episode!!!! What we thought was going to be our filler episodes for middle of the week for our listeners from our regular show, due to the pandemic, has become a mainstay and surprisingly, brings us to this!!!! Our 25th episode!!! In this episode the Zombie apocalypse gets REAL!!! Now its full on, do or die!!! Insanity ensues!!!! This is a huge episode for us!!! No spoilers!!! You've got to listen to know what our heroes are facing and if this is the beginning of the end?!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
In this episode,the huge build to an earth shattering event!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows
Aside 2 - background on what is to come...listen and get the inside track!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
In this episode,not giving anything away!!! You gotta listen to see what is coming!!! And its big!!!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
In this episode, we are trying something different. Derek will be introducing the background on NPCs as well as other surprises that Todd is unaware of. Side stories will be introduced in these side stories, that Todd and Camp Ariel will have to deal with, giving YOU, the audience, the inside track of what is going on before our characters! Keep listening this will introduce a new dynamic that our main characters are possibly unaware of!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
In this episode, we continue with preparations in the event of some as yet, unknown threat. And we go and explore the road further north, in search of survivors and also to find out how near or far the undead may yet be!!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
In this episode, Derek introduces all the campers so we get a deeper understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of each. Listen as the coming weeks, those skills will be playing pivotal roles for the inhabitants of Camp Ariel!!!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
In this episode, some of the survivors venture out from the camp to see what they can scavenge from the nearby town and it looks like they may be in trouble! Listen and find out what happens!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
In this episode, some of the survivors venture out from the camp to see what they can scavenge from the nearby town and it looks like they may be in trouble! Listen and find out what happens!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
In this episode, everything is REALLY heating up for the survivors of Camp Ariel! See what preparations are continuing and if the worst is coming with whomever is at the front gate!!!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
In this episode, everything is REALLY heating up for the survivors of Camp Ariel! See what preparations are continuing and if the worst is coming with whomever is at the front gate!!!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
In this episode, everything is REALLY heating up for the survivors of Camp Ariel! See what preparations are continuing and if the worst is coming with whomever is at the front gate!!!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
In this episode, everything is REALLY heating up for the survivors of Camp Ariel! See what preparations are continuing and if the worst is coming with whomever is at the front gate!!!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
In this episode, immediately after the attack, defenses start getting ratcheted up and stay tuned to the very last moments and see what new dangers possibly await for our little group at...Camp Ariel!!!!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
In this episode, things take a DRASTIC turn!!! Listen to see what happens to our survivors!!! The pressure is ratcheted up!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
In this episode, things start getting REAL, preparations continue and the camp has an issue with one of the hunting teams. What could this mean for the group? Dare you listen??
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
In this episode, preparations continue and we find out what happened to the unconscious staff that made it back!!!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
In this episode, things start getting REAL, preparations continue and the camp is surprised regarding one of its recon teams which leads to conflict at the camp!
Retconning. The new dirty word in terms of the geek culture as it relates to all our perennial favorites. What is it? Is it good? Is it bad? Should it be done? Does it ruin the groundwork of the original story?
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
In this episode, things start getting REAL, and Todd starts preparation for the inevitable zombie hordes, and, more fearfully, the greater threat of the unknown human survivors!!!!
Retconning. The new dirty word in terms of the geek culture as it relates to all our perennial favorites. What is it? Is it good? Is it bad? Should it be done? Does it ruin the groundwork of the original story?
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
In this episode, the zombie apocalypse continues and we see what Todd does to reach the mountains of eastern Pennsylvania. Will he make it? Is that the best choice? What would you have done?
Derek and Todd plunge into the final episode of the long awaited ending of this 9 part story that began in 1977 and culminates in this polarizing ending 42 years later. We go through the story offering our unique perspective on this final installment into the Star Wars story. As has become our trademark, we seque off on tangents that range from the Expanded Universe, what is now considered Star Wars canon, how the video games storylines may have been subtly referenced as well.
This is Part III of a multi-part series that goes into the analysis of this last Star Wars movie.
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
In this episode, the zombie apocalypse continues and we see what Todd does to reach the mountains of eastern Pennsylvania. Will he make it? Is that the best choice? What would you have done?
Derek and Todd plunge into the final episode of the long awaited ending of this 9 part story that began in 1977 and culminates in this polarizing ending 42 years later. We go through the story offering our unique perspective on this final installment into the Star Wars story. As has become our trademark, we segue off on tangents that range from the Expanded Universe, what is now considered Star Wars canon, how the video games storylines may have been subtly referenced as well.
This is Part II of a multi-part series that goes into the analysis of this last Star Wars movie.
Derek and Todd plunge into the final episode of the long awaited ending of this 9 part story that began in 1977 and culminates in this polarizing ending 42 years later. We go through the story offering our unique perspective on this final installment into the Star Wars story. As has become our trademark, we seque off on tangents that range from the Expanded Universe, what is now considered Star Wars canon, how the video games storylines may have been subtly referenced as well.
This is Part I of a multi-part series that goes into the analysis of this last Star Wars movie.
We conclude our series of those Actors who went from the small to the big screen and became the best of the best. We conclude our A List of those actors that knocked it out of the park and continue to draw audiences on decades long careers. Listen and let us know if we've missed any!!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
In this episode, the zombie apocalypse continues and we see what Todd does to reach the mountains of eastern Pennsylvania. Will he make it? Is that the best choice? What would you have done?
In our continuing look at those who made it from the small screen to the big screen we start delving into those who are considered to those actors of the A list. All of the actors in this class have either been honored with a major award or were nominated for one. Take a listen and find out those who had the humble begins of a TV career and now taste the rarified air of the elite 1% that can draw an audience with their name just because they are in a movie!!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
In this episode, the zombie apocalypse continues and we see what Todd will do to keep safe from the ever growing zombie hordes....and possibly the true menace...the humans themselves fleeing from this apocalypse!!
We continue our look into those actors that had their beginnings in TV and made their way onto the big screen. This week, we are looking at a subset, dealing solely with Saturday Night Live actors that went on to make it big on the big screen. While not necessarily as successful as those on the A-list, a bunch of these actors did have a good run and are still going strong today!
Well, fair is fair, our last What if pitted Derek against Godzilla and the hordes of baby godzillas...this time, Derek takes the narrator role and Todd must try and survive...THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!!! This will be an ongoing intermittent series that will be peppered throughout our regular shows.
In this episode, the zombie apocalypse has just started what will Todd do...to survive!!!!
This is the beginning of our multipart series of actors who started out in television and made their way to the big screen. We start out with a solid list of B stars, while they've been in some big productions they don't necessarily have the star power to headline and draw in audiences that their A list counterparts are able to do. Take a listen and see if there are any others we have missed.
We continue our analysis of Ready Player One!!! Delve deeper into the differences between the movie and the film....and draw your own conclusions as to which was better!!!
Universally panned by critics, universally love by fanboys!!! Listen to our arguments for this lost gem!!!! A vivid retelling of an old classic!!!
Continue with us, on our trek through....the HOUSE OF DANGER!!! Part IV!!!! Will Todd survive the House???
Derek and Todd delve into one of the most beloved books/movies of the Nerdy universe. We go over the similarities and differences between both the book and the movie, and go over what was gained, what was lost in the translation from the written word to the silver screen.
Find out the shocking revelations Todd reveals about the culmination of the Marvel Universe movie.....Avengers: Endgame....and listen as Todd loses it because of all the plot holes, and over extending in the movie....its a bloodbath!!! Don't miss it!!!!
You may remember some time ago with the twig blights, well guess what? They're BACK!!! How will our adventurers fare with them this time? Listen and find out!!
We continue our quest through House of Danger!!! This is part 3!!! Its an intro adventure to the world of Dungeons and Dragons!!! Come and have a listen and find out how far we go!!!
We continue our journey with our intrepid adventurers!!! See what decisions they make and would you have made those decisions, you won't believe what's coming!!!
We left on a big cliffhanger a few months back....and now, see what has become of our adventurers, will you be as shocked as our adventurers, or have you guessed what was coming?! Listen as the tale unfolds....you won't believe what transpires!!!
What if Derek was in NJ and Godzilla....AND Mechagodzilla were attacking?! This is the culmination of what happens!!!!
We went with factual wars, not going into fantasy wars (ie lotr), let us know what you think. What did we get right...what did we get wrong??
We wanted to get back to multiple paths gaming before delving back into D&D. Here we work through a board game, based on choose your own adventure books. It's an interesting journey for those not yet ready to jump into the world of Dungeons and dragons!!! This is part 2!!!!
This documentary, freely available on Tubi, details one man's journey to collect EVERY NTSC (every North American mass released NES game), all 678 games, not through online purchases, but doing "the hunt", in other words, gaming stores, flea markets, etc. in a 60 day period. I had a bunch of my friends watch this before we recorded this episode, and most if not all got EXTREMELY emotional with the journey, not just due to the story, but the journey of the man who went through it. I was surprised at Derek and my younger friends, such as Justin, getting so touched by it...but, truly, this is a documentary if you're a regular listener you don't want to miss!!! And I will be sharing the crap out of this, and hopefully will hear from the producers and/or the main protagonist.
Ok, this idea started in work with Todd and his co-workers talking about Godzilla. And he had the bright idea, "What if Godzilla and Mechagodzilla attacked the east coast of the United States?!?!!?" Here, we go into a what if scenario with Derek, as he learns Godzilla has made landfall, and shortly thereafter....Mechagodzilla!!! What will Derek do??!?!?!?! What would YOU do?!?! Follow and see how Derek fares!!!!
We wanted to get back to multiple paths gaming before delving back into D&D. Here we work through a board game, based on choose your own adventure books. It's an interesting journey for those not yet ready to jump into the world of Dungeons and dragons!!!
This is going to an ongoing series throughout the years for OldNerdYoungNerd!! Here we delve into the movie, Salt, with Angelina Jolie! A hugely popular spy movie that, with the difference of approximately 6 minutes, has literally three different endings/scenarios!!! Listen and find out!!!!
We finish our countdown and then go on to disuss a huge list of honorable mentions!! Listen and see what the number 1s are on the respective systems!!!
The Dungeon Master has left some pretty big clues as to what is coming for Season 3, in the action packed finale to Season 2! See if you can guess what is coming when the Thief ventures off alone on a dangerous task!! Will he succeed? Will he fail? What have our adventurers not yet figured out that has been hinted at for the second half of this D&D season?? You won't want to miss the shocking Season 3 opener...coming soon!!!!
What generation do you fall into?? What was a hugely popular game to you, what game did you play to you broke the cart? (Beginning of the end of carts!!!) We continue an intense generational discussion of the different iterations that Nintendo spawned!!!
In our continuing adventure, our heroes delve deeper into the mystery of the Red Brand, the Drow, and begin to unlock an even deeper mystery...listen closely, and see if you can pick up, what our adventurers MAY have missed as a clue into what comes next....
Here's the beginning of the generational conflict!!! What were the best games, why, and what influence did they have not just on us, but the gaming community as a whole and why did not only start the beginning of a new generation of gamers but keep it up for decades to come!!!
We pick up where we left off with the Rogue and Cleric after their adventures in the woods just outside of town. What shall become of our heroes? Will they survive, cut off from the other half of their team?? Listen and find out!!!
This episode takes us back to what the wizard and orc fighter are up to!! See what they discover and they search for clues as to what to do next!!!
Derek gives his top ten list of science fiction and fantasy cars with some "helpful" count downs from Todd
This is a fun episode where we count down the top 10 cars, in our opinion, of the most awesomest (yep, just invented that word!) in the scifi, action universe. A quick fun ride (pun intended) down memory lane.
Derek and Todd review their experience of the Oaks PA Comic Con. Talk celebrities met as well as overall experience.
This is an interesting one, we go into the new way of getting tickets as opposed to standing in lines for hours/days in order to see movies on opening day, some really interesting stories, come and join us as we discuss!!!
We delve into the various incarnations of the Watchmen movie!!! From the original graphic novel to the 3 different versions of the film!!!! Join us as we dissect the differences in the films and the graphic novels and see what you think!!!
We bounce back and forth as the team has been separated. What lies in wait in the thieves' guild and what will come of our adventurers parties?! Join us and find out!!!
This week, we delve into the next great movie in the Anthology Series, Close Encounters of the Third Kind!!! Come join us as we explore the differences in the various incarnation of the movie!!! Let us know what you think!!!
Come with us as we continue our journey with our adventurers as they slowly gain a deeper insight into the machinations of the Red Brand. See what happens when the group splits up and what the costs may be!!
The band has gone through ALOT by this time!!! Wait til you see whats coming, the action does NOT let up!!! Listen and find out what is the ultimate fate of our adventurers!!!!
Stan Lee. Probably one of the most prolific cameo appearers (yep, I totally made up a new word!!!) . We go into Stan the Man's many appearances some, you may not even remember come with us as we recount all his various appearances!!!!
Join us as we see how the new cleric fares in our continuing adventure....the more I listen, the more I hold back because its a HUGE surprise what is coming this episode!! Listen and find out!!!!
We continue our tribute to Stan Lee as we recount his life in the early years and how he slowly grew what came to be Marvel and its super hero franchise. This is just the beginning to the history of a man that would inspire generations...keep listening true believers!!!
This episode we find out what the gods do when they intervene in the mortal world, and a new cleric is brought forth!!!!
This week, we start our continuing tribute for Stan Lee... There's alot to discuss with Stan Lee, and this is the beginning of how much his influenced not just us, but the industry!!
This episode is where we delve into James Cameron's vision for the sequel to Alien. One of the few films where the sequel eclipsed the original. Listen as we discuss Cameron's vision and the subtle changes he made which greatly impacted the story!!
While we really want you to listen to each episode, this will catch up new listeners to the D&D saga, started all those months ago! This is a VERY brief recap of our D&D portion of our show, so everyone has a chance to ride the train on the D&D saga!!!
This movie went through SEVERAL iterations in Sergio Leone's Once Upon a time series, which began with Once Upon a time in the West (1968), then continued with Duck You Sucker! (Once upon a time the Revolution) and this movie, Once Upon a Time in America, being the magnum opus of the series. Join us as we delve into the various incarnations of the movie, how deeply the studios cut the movie, until we finally reached the vision Leone intended. Come join us for...Once Upon a Time in America!!!
Here's the next thrilling episode with our adventurers, what new terrors await them in the cave of horrors!!!! Listen and find out!!!!
What will soon become a staple of the director's cut anthology series, we go back almost thirty years to Ridley Scott and the Blade Runner movie. This episode however isn't just a comparison between the director's cut and the theatrical release, this movie had over 5 different versions and we delve into them all!!!! Enjoy!!!
This episode finds our heroes deeper into the cave system and exploring and this episode also marks the beginning of a quest our heroes do not yet even know of, but will have grave consequences in a future episode!!! See if you can guess what is coming, what our heroes did or did not do to start the quest and where you think that may lead!!!! Trust me, you've NOOOO idea, for this quest, I've even left Derek oblivious, because when it starts...its going to be a SHOCKER!!!!
This week, we go into the HUGE variation that was....THE DONNER CUT!!!! Richard Donner who did Superman I, was also simultaneously filming for Superman II, unheard of back then, but commonplace in today's trilogy-rich movie world. Join us as we delve into what actually changed, what didnt and what we think of the differences between what was ultimately released back in 1980.
Here it is, another thrilling entry into the D&D path!!! Our adventurers finally track down the goblins from our FIRST episode and there is ALOT of battles taking place...listen carefully over the next several D&D episodes, there are several subtle hints on the future of our heroes that even our heroes have not yet picked up!!! Keep listening!!!
Remember....normal is the new boring!!!
The quest continues with our heroes...find out the consequences of their actions, stay tuned!!!
Here's what happens as the events that transpired on our previous episode come to fruition... this is what happens when all heck breaks loose!!! If you haven't listened until now....NOW is the time to catch up, because things heat up greatly!!!!
We delve into the Exorcist phenomenon!! The regular version and "The version you've never seen" as stated by the studio!!! We talk in detail about the many differences and how it did or did not change the movie significantly. One scene will always stand out to most viewers....two words...SPIDER WALK!!!!
Come join us as we dig deep....to find the devil!! ;)
Probably my favorite episode thus far in the ongoing saga of our adventurers! Find out what happens when a half-orc gets ego drunk and starts spouting off his mouth!!!! What happens is so bad its good!!!
Ok, here's another big one folks!! There was a HUGE difference back in the thirties with the filming and subsequent release of Dracula. Where the english and spanish versions were filmed at the same time, with the same sets, but different actors!! We delve into the similarities, the differences and what it ultimately meant for the story!
Come and listen in and learn a few things about a timeless classic....Dracula!!!
Here's what some of you have been waiting for, for months, HOW does the half-Orc fair in the mines?? Will he survive? Will our other heroes need to rush to his rescue and resurrect him again? Find out what choices the half-Orc meets in the end of this journey and ask yourself....would YOU have done the same....start listening friends, this adventure just keeps getting EPIC-ER!!!
Our 2018 anthology focuses on the Director's cut of movies. Why do they exist? What was wrong with the theatrical version? Whats wrong with the unrated/extended cut? This is a topic near and dear to our hearts...find out exactly what makes them so special. And why you should search them out!!! This is the beginning!!!
We find out what happens to our hapless adventurers with the twig blights and the mysterious farmhouse!! Keep listening, we just keep building to some major twists and turns!!! Keep Listening!!
We delve deeper in the Michael Crichton universe of what happens when we introduce dinosaurs back into the world. Unfortunately, man, once again goes to the lowest common denominator. Listen and see what we think!
We delve much deeper into the warrior's quest!! What new challenges does he face, will he survive?! Does he complete the quest?! See what decisions the warrior makes....would you do the same??
Hey folks we are trying something new, hope you like it! Here we review the newest movie in the Predator franchise. Beware, there are a few spoilers, but we hope to do more movie reviews as they come out. We hope you enjoy it and let us know!!!
Our party, still divided, still decide to venture out on their own to investigate the abandoned farmhouse....what will they run into??? Twig Blights!!! Listen and find out how adventurers fair!
The warrior quest continues in this episode and we see how far the half orc can manage. Also, the remaining party starts to venture out and see about possibly completing those quests!!
We get much deeper into the Thief quest, and the Warrior's quest truly starts!!! Listen and see where the paths lead!!!
Now we are going into the down and dirty with the Warrior quest, as well as the Wizard quest...find out what happens once our Warrior is gone and what he finds out....on this next episode of....Dungeons and Dragons!!
Last episode we left off with the thief being totally surrounded, out in the wilderness, all alone! Also...what will happen to our hapless half-orc and our mage??
Now we come to the meat of the story!!! And the individual quests start!!! What will our party do?! Will they survive?! Keep listening to find out!!!!
The Calm before the Storm!!!! Chaos!!!! A player is lost, a player is gained!!! Keep listening!!! This is where it begins!!!!
Ambushed!!! What's going to happen to our adventurers?! Will they make it!! What dangers lurk in the town?! Can our adventurers survive?!
Do the adventurers survive? If so, at what cost?! Will they make it to town?! Only one way to find out....listen and follow our adventurers on their continuing journeys....And what quests may yet await them??
If you've never played D&D before, here's your chance to see how everything begins! From character creation to the first tentative steps into the fantasy world that is...Dungeons and Dragons! With a bunch of special guests! Join them on their journey!!
Come join us as we explore the worlds most popular role playing game...Dungeons and Dragons. We explore the history, controversies and growth of the phenomena that is....Dungeons and Dragons
Jurassic Park! Who doesn't LOVE dinosaurs?! We Do!!! We break down the series thus far, some background info and a critical analysis of the flicks!
Suprisingly, we totally hadn't done an Alien podcast, even after doing a Predator podcast! Here it is, a breakdown of the Alien flicks, what we liked, what we didn't like,what we hope to see in the future flicks!
We analyze and deconstruct the movie. Beware a bunch of spoilers, but hopefully if you're watching this, you're as much a nerd and us, and you've already seen it. Hope you enjoy!
Derek and I discuss what we thought of the Last Jedi, its ramifications on the Star Wars universe, how it fits into canon, some of the apparent plot holes and what we think will ultimately come of it....here it is! Part I!!!
Here's the last episode...for now!!!...on the video gaming anthology series, in this episode we discuss mobile gaming and beyond. Come join us!
Here we get into the most recent incarnations of the video game industry the PS3s & 4s, Wii's, and Xbox360s and beyond!
Last of the Motion Control Gaming Era! Here we discuss the PS2, Gamecube, Xbox and Dreamcast, along with the handheld systems, Gameboy Advance and N-Gage along with others
Episode 12- Generation 5!!! This is when the game wars really started among the big names, Sony and Nintendo!
We are getting into the late 80s early 90s people! Most popular consoles SNES and Genesis!
In our continuing saga, we continue to explore the genesis and growth of video gaming from its very earliest inception to what it has become today