The Sub-Beacon Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Sub-Beacon Podcast
Each week, geek out with Victorino Matus, Jonathan V. Last, and Sonny Bunch for a podcast about movies and pop culture. The guys behind the Substandard are back and worse than ever.
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Adventures in moving, adventures in dentistry, and adventures in mall going. And then, Elvis!
Mulch King Mike Warren triumphantly returns to the show to discuss Georgetown and the whole cocktail party thing with Vic (broadcasting remotely from the Free Beacon studios following a power outage at home) and Sonny (broadcasting at home as usual).
Sonny learns there's more to life than winning. JVL learns about a hidden world. Vic learns life is the pits. And the guys talk Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness!
JVL announces a life change. Sonny has a coyote update. Vic's considering some aged meat. And the gang watches The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent!
Matt Continetti, author of the new book The Right, joins Sonny and Vic this week as JVL heads up north to do some life-changing. Speaking of up north! The guys review The Northman.
On this week's episode, Sonny talks about his visit to the Magic Kingdom (and Hollywood Studios). For a long time. And then he and JVL discuss All the Old Knives a bit. Vic has the week off to recharge his batteries. Make sure to tune in for Monday's bonus episode, when Sonny and JVL discuss the new Thor trailer, dance on Netflix's grave, and try to decide if Severance is a puzzle show or a philosophy show.
Sonny's going on a trip. JVL beats the spread. And Vic needs a little love after his trip through the multiverse.
JVL plays middle school Moneyball. Sonny's life improves. Vic's life sucks! Speaking of sucks ...
The guys review The Lost City. PROGRAMMING NOTE: The bonus episode coming Monday is no longer on Romancing the Stone, which they discuss here. Instead, it is on Bruce Willis, following the news he's retiring. Apologies for the confusion. Please enjoy this episode and also Monday's episode.
JVL discovers an investment opportunity. Sonny vs. the coyotes. Vic's dad is in town! And the gang goes deep on Deep Water, a movie that doesn't make much sense but is still kind of delightfully tawdry. The quadrants, they're killed.
On this week's episode, the guys talk touching. (No touching!) Lots of box office talk. And the gang reviews the first couple of episodes of Winning Time. NOT SHOWTIME THAT IS A DIFFERENT NETWORK ALTOGETHER.
On this week's episode, JVL makes an investment and Vic pulls a Homer. And the gang ... kind of hates The Batman?
No, that's not an image of the Tinder Swindler, it's an image of the greatest culinary concoction ever created. JVL talks The Batman Calzony. Sonny gets a new knife. Vic makes a sacrifice. And the guys talk about the Netflix movie in the title of this post. Nyeh.
A bit of a grab-bag opening before the guys discuss the feel-good movie of the year, Nightmare Alley. Saving the weekend chatter for the bonus on Monday; you won't want to miss that.A bit of a grab-bag opening before the guys discuss the feel-good movie of the year, Nightmare Alley. Saving the weekend chatter for the bonus on Monday; you won't want to miss that.
The guys pay tribute to the great P.J. O'Rourke before reviewing the new iteration of Death on the Nile, in theaters now.
On this week's episode, JVL makes a new friend. Vic is in trouble. Sonny's just along for the ride. And the guys review Moonfall! As well as wonder what happened, exactly, to Roland Emmerich.
JVL designs a jersey (and you'll have to sign up for the Patreon to see it). Sonny's living through icy hell. Vic has some cookie talk! And JVL and Sonny have some questions for Vic about why we're watching After We Fell. Make sure to watch Heist, also on Netflix, for Monday's bonus episode!
Parenting advice. A health update. A ... body? And the first half of Peacemaker, now streaming on HBO Max (or "the Max" as some people claim it's called). Don't listen to this one with the kids, folks!
Poker talk, covid talk, bag talk, Macbeth talk. All the talks! Make sure to tune in for Monday's special episode on Joss Whedon and The Book of Boba Fett.
Sonny's a downer. JVL wants to play a game. Vic goes shooting. And the guys review Encanto!
JVL's going on a walkabout. Sonny goes to the movies. Vic wants some sherry. Lots of box office talk. Do clones have souls? All that and more in this week's episode!
JVL watches The Matrix Resurrections from inside The Matrix. Sonny loses his shit. Vic has a religious experience.
When to pee and when to eat. Plus: Spider-Man: No Way Home. Sure, it's the biggest hit in years. But does it ace the quadrants?
This week JVL gets front office powers. Sonny wants to kill someone. Vic enters the most dangerous time of the year. And the guys review Netflix's disappointing revisionist western, The Harder They Fall. Plus: Dong talk?
On this week's episode, the guys discuss the Iliad. Or is it the Aeneid? Christmas decorations are going up. And lots of tennis talk! About King Richard and other stuff.
John Podhoretz sits in for JVL. He fills Sonny in Sondheim. The gang discusses House of Gucci. Sump pumps are mentioned! All that and more on this week's episode.
On this week's special, early, non-kids-friendly (sorry, we tried!) episode of The Sub-Beacon, the guys talk pizza, reflector lights, and the new Ghostbusters flick. Does bustin' make US feel good? (Phrasing.)
On this week's show, JVL has a decision to make. Sonny's on a buying spree. Vic's doing some editing! And the guys talk Red Notice, which is definitely #content.
On this week's episode the gang tackles Marvel's first bad movie! Well, first bad MCU movie. Let's not forget about Elektra.
On this week's episode there is Halloween joy. And three old magazine hands exult in the tribute to magazines that is The French Dispatch. You kind of had to be there to get it, and by "there" I mean "an employee of a journal of ideas for some stretch of time." But if you were there, well, you get it.
JVL makes a discovery. Sonny loses something. Vic badmouths Halloween. And how does Dune play in a theater, on a TV, and on a laptop? All that and more on this week's episode, which again reinforces the idea that the quadrants are a fraud.
This week the guys discuss tires. A throwback bit! Box office chatter. And a half hour on the fifth-highest-grossing movie of last week, The Last Duel. Does Ben Affleck give the performance of the year? Did the marketing team do this movie any favors? All that and more on this week's episode.
JVL buys a car. Vic starts a podcast. Sonny goes to REI. And the gang talks No Time to Die and Daniel Craig's run of films as Bond. Oddly, this is the first Bond movie to come out during the Substandard/Sub-Beacon's run, so there's lots to discuss.
And remember: Bonus Squid Game episode coming Monday! But only at the Patreon. Sign up there if you haven't already!
Sonny navigates Downtown Dallas. Vic steals a kid's food. And the gang talks The Many Saints of Newark! Some surprising likes and dislikes on this one. And make sure to check out the Patreon at SubBeacon.com to see the special bonus episodes of SQUID GAME.
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This week, JVL is a septic skeptic. Vic can relate to Nicolas Cage. And the guys discuss LuLaRich. Is it a pyramid scheme? Or something better?
The guys talk about their student council memories. Gout watch! Garage door follies. And the gang broaches a sensitive subject about Clint Eastwood's age. All that and so much more on this week's episode!
This week: the return of Gout Watch! JVL talks about talking to people. Sonny talks about Norm Macdonald. Vic and Sonny talk about Malignant (currently on HBO Max and in theaters) while JVL makes the case for The Mysterious Benedict Society (streaming on Disney+) since he doesn't do horror.
On this week's episode, Sonny struggles to hold it together. JVL's kid learns the truth about baseball. Vic does some composting! And the gang talks about the new MCU flick Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Lots to discuss!
This week Sonny's getting upset! A big poop. Adventures in class with Vic. And an in-depth discussion of the truly terrible new documentary on Netflix about Bob Ross. Why does this exist? What does it say about us that we've made it a hit? And a Val Kilmer draft results update!
On this week's episode Sonny fixes something. Vic puts something in his mouth. The guys review Reminiscence (in theaters and on HBO Max). And Sonny and JVL took their kids to see Paw Patrol (which is also streaming on Paramount Plus). How are the pups of Adventure Bay saving movie theaters?
On this week's episode, Vic has a recycling problem. And a water problem. And a storefront problem. Lotta worries on Vic's mind. And the gang discusses the new documentary Val on Amazon Prime, a poignant look at the actor's career that uses footage he himself shot for decades as the backbone of the story. Make sure to check back on Monday for our special bonus episode: a Val Kilmer draft!
This week on the show, there's some big 4K news. The guys discuss which animals they could beat up. Something called 1010 WINS exists? And The Suicide Squad is out now on HBO Max and in theaters.
Special guest Ryan Kinney of the SSEU podcast joins Sonny and JVL to talk about poop knives, Legos, and Jungle Cruise. Truly a wealth of topics to discuss!
Sonny explains pizza to Vic and JVL. Vic and Sonny explain Pig to JVL. JVL explains Snake Eyes to Vic and Sonny. All that and more on this week's episode.
This week the guys talk about Netflix's Gunpowder Milkshake. Sonny has thoughts on the Predator movies. Vic goes on a quest to find something to eat his family can't stand. Plus: space penises! All that and more on this week's episode of the Sub-Beacon.
This week, Sonny has a tax problem. Was the shark in JAWS framed? And what did the guys think of BLACK WIDOW? All that and more on the latest Sub-Beacon!
And, coming Monday: a special bonus episode! What's it about? You'll have to listen all the way until the end. It'll be a subscriber-exclusive forever, and we think you'll enjoy it.
On this week's episode we go deep on celebrity chefs, picking Vic Matus's brain about the nature of dining culture. A Flash update! Maine! So much show; it's a packed episode, folks. Hopefully you enjoy it!
Vic's on vacation, so we called in a ringer: Kristen Soltis Anderson, official Huge Fan of the Fast and Furious franchise, is here to try and win Sonny and his cold, dead heart over. Can she do it? Plus, Tuxedo Shirt Talk! Peloton Talk! Botox Talk! So many Talks, such little time.
This week on the show the guys talk Infinite. JVL issues an apology! Vic's gout is something to be watched. Sonny's driving all over Plano! All this and more on the latest episode of The Sub-Beacon.
This week the guys review Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. on Hulu. Think "Robot Chicken meets Marvel." But with some depth of feeling!
On this week's episode, JVL makes a terrible decision. Vic gets a new phone! Is the inaugural Sub-Beacon cruise on the horizon? And the guys talk Army of the Dead, Zack Snyder's zombie opus.
This week's episode is on The Woman in the Window, the best selling novel turned into a film written by playwright Tracy Letts, starring Oscar nominees like Amy Adams and Oscar winners like Gary Oldman, and directed by Joe Wright (Atonement, Darkest Hour, Hanna) that is, nevertheless, something of a disaster. Dumped to Netflix, recut, released without much fanfare, etc, etc. But is it at least an interesting disaster?
This week, the guys discuss Those Who Wish Me Dead on HBO Max. And speaking of HBO Max, they also talk about the Warner Media/Discovery merger. Plus: watches are discussed, as always.
A watch made of special metal! Vic has phone trouble. And a touching movie about a goofball family trying to come together to save the world.
Plus: SOCK TALK! The cushier, even lamer version of WATCH TALK.
On this week's episode the gang celebrates JVL's birthday. How often does everyone shower? And is the new WeWork documentary on Hulu any good? All that and so much more on this week's episode of The Sub-Beacon.
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Is this movie a Fatality or a Friendship? And which one of those would be better? Sonny has an update on his identity issues. JVL got a watch! Plus: rankings galore!
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Did the guys love The Kid Detective? Why does Vic have Wolverine blood? Why does JVL seem so relaxed? Where is Sonny asked to wear a mask? All these questions and more answered on this week's episode of the Sub-Beacon!
Free episode! Godzilla Vs. Kong is here: Are theaters back? Vic is back as the host. JVL is back after a week off! Sonny never goes anywhere. Sign up at subbeacon.com to get each week's episode from the Patreon ... we'd love to have you join us. Chip in as little, or as much, as you'd like. Just don't be a dick in the comments and we'll all be cool!
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JVL has an ... interesting ... theory about Greenland. Vic's Lenten sacrifice faces a difficult test. Sonny thinks 300's Gerard Butler and Sucker Punch's Glenn Scott are great! All this and so much more on the latest episode of the Sub-Beacon.
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This week JVL, Vic, and Sonny were very excited to invite Kristen Soltis Anderson onto the show to discuss everyone's favorite football-coach-turned-EPL-manager, Ted Lasso! Is the AppleTV+ show the best sitcom of 2020? Is it the show we need right now? And, most importantly: what is a grey-market piano? All this and more on this week's Sub-Beacon!
On this Very Special Episode of the Sub-Beacon, the gang discusses how to make your home more attractive to potential buyers, how to plan a special birthday dinner for your loved ones, and, of course, how to appreciate the new Disney+ show Wandavision. Part parody of sitcoms past, part Lost-style mystery box, the new show scratches that MCU itch and does so much more.
And is if that weren't enough, the guys also have put together a very special series of sitcom rankings. RANKINGS. Who doesn't love a good ranking or four? But to hear this part of the episode? You gotta sign up for the Patreon. It's super-affordable, as little as a dollar a month (though, you know, three dollars a month means a dollar a month for each of the guys, which, really, is pretty fair, if you think about it). Just go to subbeacon.com and sign up and you'll get the whole thing. Trust me: you don't want to miss it.
Miss us? We never left! But the boys of the Sub-Beacon have moved operations to subbeacon.com. Please subscribe and tell your friends! And in case you've been wondering what you've been missing, we are happy to offer up this free episode on Mank, starring Gary Oldman. Sonny loved it. JVL didn't. And Vic understood it! Plus Sonny discovers a Christmas lighting service, JVL shows off his Star Wars #1 comic book, and Vic delivers a washer and dryer. Plus HBO Max vs. movie theaters! Happy holidays!
In this latest episode, JVL, Vic, and Sonny talk about their pandemic pastimes and the future of the Sub-Beacon: The show is moving to subbeacon.com! We all hope you can join us by subscribing on Patreon. It'll be great—just like when Laverne and Shirley moved to L.A. Or when Three's Company became Three's a Crowd. Or when Danny Cooksey joined Diff'rent Strokes. What could possibly go wrong?
In our latest—and longest—episode sponsored by Keeps, we discuss Christopher Nolan's much-anticipated time-travel thriller Tenet. JVL has questions like "Is Christopher Nolan overrated?" Vic has questions like "What the hell is going on?" And Sonny claims to have answers as well as a mind-blowing reveal. Plus tennis talk and eating and drinking in bathrooms!
In this latest episode sponsored by Keeps, the Sub-Beacon discusses the documentary Class Action Park. Sonny reveals there are numerous flavors of Dr. Pepper. JVL literally goes to the mattresses. Sonny guesses Vic's Sleep Number. Plus IMAX vs. Dolby and preparing to see Tenet!
In this Very Special Episode of the Sub-Beacon, we discuss the new Russell Crowe movie Unhinged. Vic is actually shocked by the violence. Sonny eats popcorn in the theater. JVL isn't going anywhere near a theater. Plus the most obscure ranking ever!
On this latest episode with special guest John Podhoretz subbing in for Victorino Matus, the gang talks "Greyhound." Sonny wonders if the deal between AMC and Universal means the death of theaters. And JVL asks J-Pod for two very special rankings.
On this latest episode with special guest Mary Katharine Ham subbing in for JVL, we discuss Showgirls and the documentary You Don't Nomi. We kid you not. Sonny recalls dancing to the ice cream truck. Mary Katharine faked playing Ms. Pac-Man. And Vic has loads of transitions. Plus Saved by the Bell rankings!
In this latest episode sponsored by Gabi and Keeps, we discuss Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton on Disney Plus. Sonny explains why he hates musicals but loves cheap riesling. JVL reveals his theatrical past, even though he hates the theater. Vic wonders why people keep mistaking him for someone else. Plus a ranking of the Founders and Madeleine Stowe!
In this latest episode sponsored Gabi and DoorDash, we discuss the British gangster flick Layer Cake. JVL explains why it's one of his favorite movies of the 2000s. Sonny ponders a return to movie theaters. Vic offers a rest stop ranking—pandemic edition! Plus Gout Watch 2020!
In this Very Special Episode sponsored by Tommy John, we review the Italian-Canadian rom-com Little Italy. Oofah, how did this movie ever get made? JVL finds Emma Roberts irresistable. Sonny ranks the movie's stereotypes, from best to worst. Vic resists wearing pants to the office. Plus Sonny reassures us he is fine.
In this latest episode sponsored by Tommy John and DoorDash, we discuss the indie-horror film The Lighthouse starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson. Sonny liked it, obviously. Vic didn't understand it, obviously. JVL rediscovers his HD DVD player. Plus advice on where to buy fancy faucets!
In this latest episode, we review Under the Silver Lake starring Andrew Garfield. Sonny and JVL can't stop gushing about it. Vic could not make sense of it. We also discuss the new Tenet trailer. And JVL questions the racial stereotyping on pizza boxes.
In this latest episode sponsored by Tommy John, we discuss Capone starring Tom Hardy. JVL goes back to the beach—and so do the Bennies! Vic goes the wrong way in a supermarket. Sonny gets his fill of Buffalo Trace. Plus figuring out how to play craps during a pandemic. And an old friend returns to the show!
In this latest episode sponsored by DoorDash, we discuss the soon-to-be-rereleased Flash Gordon. JVL calls it a psycho-sexual masterpiece. Sonny thought less of it. Vic explains why he's recording in his basement. Plus ZZ Top lyrics explained!
In this latest episode, we discuss Val Kilmer, who has a new memoir, I'm Your Huckleberry. Of course we haven't read it but that doesn't stop us from discussing his films! Vic promises not to say his name. JVL shares his obsession with Calvin Klein. And Sonny talks about theaters reopening. Plus listener shout-outs!
In this latest episode, we discuss the new Netflix movie Extraction starring Chris Hemsworth. Sonny likes it enough, JVL finds it derivative, and Vic loves the grenade launcher. Sonny shares news about They Called Me Wyatt, a new book from Rebeller Media. JVL shares his conspiracy theory about graphing calculators. And Vic makes his own simple syrup.
On this latest episode sponsored by DoorDash, we discuss the new Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance. JVL calls it hagiography. Sonny loves Rick Fox. Vic struggles with his Dikembe Mutombo impression. Plus Guitar Hero, cassette tapes, and the true nature of The Batman!
In this latest episode we discuss the 20th anniversary of Gladiator. Could it be Ridley Scott's best movie, Russell Crowe's best role, or the best gladiator movie of all time? Let the rankings decide! Plus JVL gives Sonny an Easter quiz, Sonny talks Michael Biehn and Tombstone, and Vic shares his strategy for world domination.
On this latest episode, we discuss the return of comedian Louis CK in Sincerely. JVL explains Wrestlemania amid a pandemic. Vic wants more free TV—a lot more. And Sonny suffers an Old Fashioned disaster. Plus Manhattans, movie releases, and Immobiliare!
On this latest episode sponsored by Warby Parker and DoorDash, we break down the Netflix docuseries Tiger King. JVL calls it an indictment against democracy. Vic calls it aspirational. Sonny discusses movie-making in the time of coronavirus. Plus JVL on family blackjack and Vic's tips for hot bars (which may or may not come back).
On this latest episode sponsored by Warby Parker, we review The Hunt, which we all saw from the comfort of our homes! Sonny discusses the dismal fate of movie theaters. JVL replaces the "Freshman 15" with the "COVID 19." Vic eats everything before it spoils and sometimes a little after.
In this latest episode sponsored by DoorDash and Calm, we discuss pandemic movies like Outbreak and even War of the Worlds. Sonny relates his own "contagion" experience. JVL doesn't want to touch anything (nothing new there), and Vic plays Axis & Allies.
In this latest episode of the Sub-Beacon, we discuss the Amazon Prime Holocaust revenge series Hunters—in bad taste or just derivative? Sonny and JVL talk about the impact of the Corona virus on the film industry. Vic and JVL felt old returning to Georgetown. Plus a review of the Union and Penn Station Acela lounges!
In this latest episode sponsored by DoorDash and Calm, we discuss the Oscar-winning Parasite. JVL has a deep take on the plight of the proletariat. Vic once worked for Korean bosses. Sonny recounts the Rebeller screening of VFW and meeting fans of the show. Plus thoughts on Sonic the Hedgehog, The Call of the Wild, and Lenten sacrifices!
In this latest episode sponsored by DoorDash, we discuss Birds of Prey. JVL has thoughts on toxic masculinity. Sonny reveals just how difficult it is to end your gym membership. Vic breaks out the Quadrant Calculator. Plus Oscar talk and that new trailer for The French Dispatch—more Wes Anderson than Wes Anderson!
In this latest episode sponsored by Calm, we discuss Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen. Sonny goes on a cable rant. JVL buys a new plunger. Vic confuses Spectrum with Spectravision. Plus making the case for the seaward!
In this latest episode sponsored by Calm and DoorDash, we discuss the box office and some of our favorite movies. Cillizza can't say enough about Sucker Punch. Vic does a Hoya Q&A while JVL listens patiently. Cillizza and JVL talk sports while Vic listens patiently. Plus Revenge of the Sith, stomach flu, and a Jonah Nolan story!
In this latest episode, sponsored by SwagRight.com, we discuss Bad Boys for Life. JVL has words for an unkind reviewer. Sonny prepares for his big move. Vic makes coffee for a hundred people. Plus a ranking of the best movies of the 2010s!
In this latest episode sponsored by Warby Parker and SwagRight.com, we discuss the World War I drama 1917. JVL loved it, but is it too gimmicky, Sonny wonders? Vic's mouth feels like an ashtray. Plus that other Star Wars script—more Rose, please!
In this latest episode, sponsored by DoorDash, Calm, and SwagRight.com, we discuss Uncut Gems starring Adam Sandler. JVL was not exactly a fan. Sonny talks about Rebeller. Vic wants to read more in the new year. Plus the new Fantasy Island!
In this holiday episode, sponsored by SwagRight.com, we take on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. JVL remembers his rowing days. Sonny hates musicals. Vic likes clementines. Plus we open presents!
In this latest episode, sponsored by Circle and SwagRight.com, we discuss Clint Eastwood's latest film Richard Jewell. JVL breaks down the media controversy. Sonny reveals RebellerMedia.com. Vic is just trying to survive the week.
In this latest episode, sponsored by DoorDash, we discuss the Disney+ series The Mandalorian and the future of the Star Wars franchise. JVL rides the Acela first class—and is never going back! Vic makes a surprise visit to an old steakhouse. And Sonny thinks Baby Yoda is ... fine.
In this latest episode, sponsored by Circle and Calm, we discuss Martin Scorsese's The Irishman.Sonny thinks it's way too long. JVL questions if it's even cinema. Vic couldn't get enough of it! Plus Hoya basketball drama and that Peloton commercial!
In this latest episode of the Sub-Beacon sponsored by Circle and ExpressVPN, we discuss Midway and Jojo Rabbit (finally!) and Thanksgiving movies—is there anything better than The Godfather marathon? Vic has a Peloton update! And did someone see Frozen 2?
In this latest episode, sponsored by Ethos and DoorDash, we discuss the racing movie Ford v Ferrari. JVL brings in a heart-pounding Drink of the Week. Sonny explains the magic behind his weight loss. Vic discovers Peloton. And why did Charlie's Angels bomb?
We review Terminator: Dark Fate. Sonny goes off on pointless sequels. JVL discovers powdered peanut butter. And Vic goes to Maggiano's. Plus the future of Star Wars and Condé Nast!
In this latest episode, sponsored by DoorDash and ExpressVPN, we discuss Eddie Murphy's Dolemite Is My Name. But that's after Sonny takes issue with BoxOfficeMojo.com. AND after JVL recounts his time at the World Series. AND after Vic responds to demand for a Vic Doll.
In this latest episode of the Sub-Beacon sponsored by Calm and Ethos life insurance, we discuss Zombieland 2: Double Tap. JVL is going to the World Series! Vic reviews hospital cafeteria food. And special guest Mary Katharine Ham takes the hot seat!
On this week's episode, guest-host Matthew Continetti fills in for Vic Matus as the gang discusses Ang Lee's use of high frame rate 3D in Gemini Man. Also: how much is too much to spend on World Series tickets?
In this latest episode of the Sub-Beacon sponsored by DoorDash, we tackle Todd Phillips's Joker. Is Joaquin Phoenix acting or 'actoring'? JVL and Vic remember their favorite TV dinners. Sonny saves money by fixing his own toilet!
In this latest Sub-Beacon, sponsored by Calm and ExpressVPN, we discuss Rambo: Last Blood, which JVL found deeply problematic. Vic found it easy to understand. Sonny wears linen in October! Plus more Civ talk and Descendants 3!
On this week's episode, sponsored by Ethos Life Insurance, Matthew Continetti fills in for Vic Matus. Sonny plays host, probably poorly. JVL gets hard. And the Sub-Beaconers hear that the Free Beacon is none-too-happy about American icon John Rambo being ignored on this installment of the Sub-Beacon, which covers Ad Astra.
In this latest episode sponsored by DoorDash, we discuss the amazing Hustlers. Or at least Vic and JVL thought it was amazing. Sonny gets into briefcases. Vic eats a Pittsburger. Plus what's with all the movie trailers?
In this latest episode sponsored by Calm and NetSuite, we discuss Dave Chappelle's Sticks & Stones and the state of stand-up comedy. JVL really hates IKEA. Sonny is feeling old. Vic shares his lab results. Plus talk about The Mandalorian trailer!
In this latest episode, sponsored by ExpressVPN, we discuss the surprisingly poignant Good Boys. Sonny makes the case for Olympus Has Fallen. JVL and Vic have a therapy session. Plus JVL reacts to that amazing new Star Wars trailer!
In this latest episode sponsored by DoorDash and NetSuite, we tackle the Springsteen-themed Blinded by the Light—how could the Boss let this happen? Sonny discusses the Spider-Man situation. Vic has a barbershop dilemma. And special guest host Matt Continetti has an idea for Stranger Things 4! The Sub-Beacon will return after Labor Day. Happy end of summer!
In this episode, sponsored by Blinds.com and Calm, Sonny and Vic discuss Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. JVL hates scary movies so he saw ... something else. Sonny eats deep-fried deviled eggs and JVL still hates mayo.
In this latest episode, sponsored by ExpressVPN and LendingClub, we try to make sense of Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. JVL sees a few minor problems with the plot. Sonny recommends books about film. And Vic has a Red Dawn revelation!
In this latest episode, sponsored by Quip and Blinds.com, we discuss Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and the Tarantino oeuvre. JVL talks about word processing. Sonny ignores Facebook birthday wishes. Vic defends his mochi theft!
In this latest episode, sponsored by DoorDash, we review The Lion King remake—was there really a need? Sonny has gone haircut crazy. JVL provides tips on cleaning a Keurig. And Vic denies stealing salad. Plus Top Gun 2 trailer talk!
In this latest episode, sponsored by Calm and LendingClub, we discuss Stuber. JVL celebrates Prime Day by getting a canopy. Vic compares himself to Dave Bautista. Sonny sorts through his Criterion Collection. Plus: Star Wars time travel theories and a buddy cop ranking!
In this latest episode, sponsored by ExpressVPN and Blinds.com, we review Toy Story 4 and rank Pixar movies. JVL is not a fan, despite the tear in his eye. Vic lays out the rules of the buffet. Sonny still dresses up for work—at home.
In this latest episode sponsored by Calm and Lending Club, the Sub-Beacon discusses Spider-Man: Far From Home. Sonny still hates sand. Vic watches World War II movies. Plus a special guest review!
In this latest episode, sponsored by Boosted and Calm, we review the Elton John biopic Rocketman. JVL says Elton John > Queen! Sonny talks to strangers in an airport. Vic picks up two hitchhikers.
In this latest episode, sponsored by Express VPN and Blinds.com, we discuss Dark Phoenix. Sonny wonders if the days of X-Men's future are past. JVL gets spotted as Flash's dad. Vic insists he was a victim of food poisoning. Plus toll lane conspiracy theories!
In this latest episode, sponsored by Boosted, we review Godzilla: King of the Monsters. JVL gets his Lepin "Parry Hotter," Sonny gets a haircut, and Vic gets into mistaken identity. Plus Space Giants and Grippos!
In this latest episode, sponsored by Calm, the gang reviews Guy Ritchie's Aladdin. JVL and Sonny discuss their new business venture—no chitchat barbershops. Vic makes a Suffering Bastard. Plus problematic movies from the '80s and '90s!
In this latest episode, sponsored by Boosted and DoorDash, the guys discuss John Wick: Chapter 3—Parabellum. JVL and Sonny argue over Uber vs. taxis. Sonny doesn't like small talk, JVL demands tips for writers, and Vic tries the Ghost Pepper diet.
In this micro-episode sponsored by DoorDash, Vic, Sonny, and special guest host Matt Continetti discuss the final episode of Game of Thrones. Sonny and Vic talk about their likes and dislikes while Matt draws lessons from Babylon 5!
In this episode, sponsored by ExpressVPN, the guys discuss Pokemon Detective Pikachu. JVL explains why he walked away from Warcraft. Vic insists he's not a real restaurant VIP. Sonny quad-slammed his Pogs. Plus a diaper story that pushes the limits!
In this latest episode, sponsored by Calm, the Sub-Beacon discusses the impact of Avengers: Endgame. JVL laments for Lepin. Sonny is unhappy about Burger King's Unhappy Meals. Vic's diet goes haywire!
In part one of this two-episode special, sponsored by DoorDash, the Sub-Beacon tackles Avengers: Endgame. JVL whips out a special surprise for Vic. Vic and Sonny are Poke Men!
In this episode, sponsored by Robinhood and Calm, the gang gets book clubby and discusses Best. Movie. Year. Ever. and the films of 1999. Sonny couldn't get enough of The Matrix. JVL reminds us American Beauty stinks. Vic recounts his trip to Grand Cayman. Plus the return of Spirit of the Week!
Since Vic is on vacation f0r this episode, sponsored by Quip and Express VPN, JVL and Sonny asked Free Beacon editor Matthew Continetti onto the show to talk about Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalkeras well as the various Hellboy movies.
In this latest episode, sponsored by DoorDash, the gang reviews Shazam! Sonny is loving the Criterion Channel. JVL reminds us of Hoppy the Marvel Bunny and other DC absurdities. Vic rewatches The Final Countdown. Plus, baseball and rum!
In this latest episode, sponsored by Calm, the gang discusses The Beach Bum and The Dirt, the Mötley Crüe biopic. JVL has strong feelings about the state of Florida. Sonny explains why he's not watching the Final Four. Vic recommends movies on Daily Motion.
In this latest episode, sponsored by Quip and Robinhood, Vic, JVL, and Sonny discuss Jordan Peele's Us. Sonny admits his fear of The Ring. Vic goes golfing with a Sub-Beacon friend. JVL brings Sub-Beacon swag!
The HBO Theranos documentary The Inventorcomes in for a thrashing. Sonny and Vic do a beer tasting at Anheuser-Busch. JVL gets hot over horology and Basel World. Plus a Lenten update!
The guys tackle Captain Marvel. Does Sonny think Wonder Woman is better? Vic takes a movie bathroom break. JVL witnesses a dishwashing atrocity. Sonny and Vic explain drinking games to JVL.
In this latest episode, sponsored by Quip and Robinhood, the Sub-Beacon discusses Steven Soderbergh's High Flying Bird and the battle between athletes and owners. Sonny says basta! to different kinds of pasta. JVL bids a fond farewell to Twitter. Vic thinks vodka-kombucha is a great idea. Plus reflections on the great Alex Trebek.
In this much-anticipated episode, the Sub-Beacon takes on Alita: Battle Angel. Sonny hates streaming. JVL goes off on end-user agreements. Gene has an arresting development.
On this special micro episode of the Sub-Beacon, the gang discusses last night's Oscars. Green Book (and Sonny—or is it JVL?) was the big winner. What other surprises did the show have in store for us?
In this latest ribald episode, the Sub-Beacon discusses Cold Pursuit and the Dan Mallory controversy—Sonny asks if readers can love the work but hate the writer. JVL has big LEGO plans. Vic is a fan of Emmy Rossum.
In this latest episode, the Sub-Beacon discusses the movie Serenity—how did a movie with A-List talent like Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Diane Lane, and Djimon Hounsou get unceremoniously tossed overboard? Sonny eats a pound of shrimp, JVL has thoughts on the Super Bowl, and the gang gets scatalogical after Vic suffers a bout of food poisoning.
In this latest episode, sponsored by Calm, the Sub-Beacon discusses the competing (and complementary) Fyre Festival documentaries on Netflix and Hulu. JVL takes so much pleasure from others' pain. Sonny gets attacked by the Bo-Rhap community. Vic is off his meds!
In this latest episode, the Sub-Beacon rehashes the Oscar Draft, discusses the draft of JVL's multiple personalities, and analyzes the number of flaws with the multiple personality-heavy film, Glass. PLUS: Vic strikes again!
In this latest episode, sponsored by Calm, the Sub-Beacon takes on Bird Box, Bandersnatch, and the Netflix juggernaut. JVL is not a fan of Carson Wentz. Vic embraces the twinge. Does Sonny have a mullet?