We saved the best very special episode for last! Wait a minute, check that… this is actually the worst. Take a syndicated show about a goofy loser who invents a perfect robot replica of a little girl, and then have them take a strong stand on tobacco with some extremely interesting takes on adolescent privacy and smoking cessation for youth, to put it mildly. Hey, it’s Small Wonder, but at least it’s short. Next week, on to KNIGHT RIDER! Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find...
May 22, 2024•46 min
Find out what’s in the box in this episode of Dark Matter on AppleTV+. Jim and A.Ron keep tabs on what PJ and NPJ are up to so you can just enjoy the endless possibilities. What happens if doors are opened simultaneously? What is the result of the observer effect? What would you do if you saw your own death? Schrodinger’s cat wants a nap. Observer by Robert Lanza, Nancy Kress Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as ...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 46 min
In this portion of the adaptation, it’s a question of timing and details, like trying to remember all of the events of a dream after waking. The book's differences feature Cristin Cole’s motivations, Daemon’s relationship with his first wife, and Rhaenyra’s feelings towards Alicent. For this episode, Jim and A.Ron are covering pages 370 - 372 of the hardcover version of Fire and Blood corresponding to the episode We Light The Way. Send feedback to hotd@baldmove.com ! Theme song: Game of Thrones ...
May 17, 2024•51 min
Does this episode even qualify as a very special episode? Maybe as a cautionary tale to keep your tetanus shot updated? Jay and A.Ron ponder this and many other intersections of the tradwife lifestyle and old school settler/colonialism in 19th century America. Plus, an update on how to do CPR properly from a health care professional. They sent along a video of a robot doing chest compressions on a human being and it’s not for the faint of heart or weak of stomach ! Hey there! Check out https://s...
May 15, 2024•59 min
What’s in the box?! Jim and A.Ron explore the magic of technology and all the mildly interesting parts of this episode. How far will Jason go to keep Daniella? How does the observation of a thing change it? Could someone who has a quantum mechanics degree write into the show pretty, please?Send your feedback to darkmatter@baldmove.com . Send your feedback to darkmatter@baldmove.com . 3 Body Problem on Netflix Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access ...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 39 min
Prepare for your first full dose of Mushroom! Jim and A.Ron parse through the similarities and differences of the truth and Mushroom’s version of events. Alicent’s duty to the court, the brotherly relationship between Viserys and Daemon, and Rhaenyra’s personhood all come into question. For this episode, Jim and A.Ron are covering pages 365 - 369 of the hardcover version of Fire and Blood corresponding to the episode King of the Narrow Sea. Send feedback to hotd@baldmove.com ! Theme song: Game o...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 2 min
You’re a kid. You’re looking for a great place to hide during the neighborhood hide-n-seek tournament. What’s that? An old abandoned refrigerator? Nobody would ever think to look there! DON’T LET THIS BE YOU! Watch this episode to learn how to no longer properly do CPR, avoid the dangers of laziness when removing doors off retired appliances, and the value of staying the hell out of enclosed spaces. Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of ...
May 08, 2024•51 min
Smart people in crazy situations are fun to watch. Jim and A.Ron are here with the first truly mind-bending episode of Dark Matter. In a turn of events, it’s Jim who gets to say “mildly interesting”. We’ve got Prime and Sub-Prime Jason and Daniella running around. And the ending will blow you away. Send your feedback to darkmatter@baldmove.com . Bald Move Primer (2004) Timelapse of the Future: A Journey to the End of Time Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 16 min
AppleTV+ has cornered the market on science fiction television. The newest show on their slate is the 2024 adaptation of Dark Matter based on the book of the same name by Blake Crouch. It has everything Jim and A.Ron love; Jennifer Connelly, parallel lives, blinding lights, science, and fiction! Bald Move is giving you day-of coverage so be sure to subscribe to the feed! Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well ...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 5 min
If Chinatown (1974) were a funny movie, it would be Who Framed Roger Rabbit directed by Robert Zemeckis. Jim and A.Ron chat about the physics of Toontown, Bob Hoskins’ no holds barred performance, and Jim’s level of attraction to Jessica Rabbit. It’s a wild ride through toon humor, governmental corruption, and scenes to traumatize the kids. Yay! Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 4 min
With different perspectives on the same story, which one is the right one? From a mere few pages on the book, Daemon comes off as a sociopath, new characters are mentioned, and Team Green appears sympathetic. For this episode, Jim and A.Ron are covering pages 363 - 365 of the hardcover version of Fire and Blood. Send feedback to hotd@baldmove.com! Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Support Bald Move: Club Bald Move Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Join the discus...
May 03, 2024•46 min
The Fall Guy show from the 80s gets a modern reincarnation in this David Leitch helmed project. As a man who comes from the stunt world, Leitch did an excellent job of portraying the stunt men and women with life and laughter. It has the action of John Wick and the heart of a romcom. Don’t let “comedy torture” fool you, it’s a good time! Stay tuned for the next Bald Move First Run Movie: Furiosa (2024)! Badass Fest VI Tickets HERE Why is Mr. Feeny a Car?! Apple Podcasts Why is Mr. Feeny a Car?! ...
May 03, 2024•29 min
Here it is. The tactical nuclear bomb of very special episodes: “The Bicycle Man”. This is some rough stuff, and no wonder it’s become a core gen-x traumatic memory. Are you ready to see Arnold dodge an experienced pedophile while spitting one liners to the audiences’ over the top laugh track despite the absolutely horrible things are happening? If so, you might come away surprised at how well this incredibly difficult subject is handled! Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to fin...
May 02, 2024•55 min
Bald Move is giving the limited series Dark Matter complete coverage. Jim is a fan of Blake Crouch’s sci-fi novels and both guys are keen to give this AppleTV+ adaptation a watch. Listen in for coverage plans, news on the adaptation, and where to subscribe! Send your feedback to darkmatter@baldmove.com. Bald Move Pulp Spotify Bald Move Pulp Apple Podcasts Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versi...
May 01, 2024•21 min
If you’ve been watching Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, you’ve heard the name Ryan Condal. Condal’s direction of the show greatly expands on just a few pages of the book to make the second episode of HOTD. The adaptation greatly develops the characters of Prince Daemon and Criston Cole. For this episode, Jim and A.Ron are covering pages 360 - 363 of the hardcover version of Fire and Blood. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Support Bald Move: Club Bald Move...
Apr 26, 2024•48 min
Ah, Full House, that wholesome mainstay of TGIF television where an x-rated comic, a male model, and the guy who turns out is dating one teenage Alanis Morrisette, raise two adorable girls and a toddler terrorist. Today the Tanners are in trouble. DJ is trying to fit into a bikini in time for her friend’s birthday party just weeks away, and she’s killing herself to make it happen. Literally! Can her dad Danny solve DEEJ’s body issues and budding eating disorder, in just 23 minutes, and still hav...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 2 min
The Raid 2, directed by Gareth Evans, is a stomach-churning follow up to The Raid: Redemption (2011). Jim and A.Ron chat about their relationship with this franchise and their impressions on this sequel. It features Indonesian martial arts, a great cast, and every single action trope. Viewers are warned that the violence in this film is brutal. Thank you to Ed for commissioning this podcast! You can get your very own custom commissioned podcast by visiting https://support.baldmove.com/ . Join th...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 34 min
This is not a drill. A.Ron convinced Jim to read a fantasy novel. GASP! The guys are getting back into the spirit of House of the Dragon by reading Fire and Blood by George R.R. Martin. Listen and read along as the book is held up to the show. There will be no spoilers for anything that hasn't happened in season one of House of the Dragon. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Support Bald Move: Club Bald Move Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Join the discussion: Em...
Apr 19, 2024•50 min
Coke? Don’t make me laugh? Meth? Kid’s stuff. Alcohol? Mother’s milk. The real threat to teenagers way back in the 1900’s was the demon caffeine. It even brought down squeaky clean, driven, intelligent young women with bright future prospects. Take Jessie here. One bad Geometry exam and she’s hitting that bottle harder than Frank Thomas. Gather your loved ones to watch this episode, it just might save your life! Got something to say? Send it in to feeny@baldmove.com . You find our co-host Jay Mc...
Apr 17, 2024•54 min
We’re continuing our nostalgic look back at the Very Special episodes of yesteryear with a look into how the Keatons handle an alcoholic Tom Hanks on “Family Ties”. Uncle Ned is struggling, but Hanks being Hanks still draws plenty of increasingly inappropriate laughter from the audience. Can his family win him over with some tough love? If you’re not familiar with Family Ties, the other major draw is getting to see a young Michael J. Fox in his teen-heart-throb era on his climb to ultimate 80’s ...
Apr 16, 2024•50 min
Director Guy Ritchie brings his style to the classic myth in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017). With the great cast and fun design, why did it get 30% on Rotten Tomatoes? Jim and A.Ron are here to hash that out. It has bigger elephants than Lord of the Rings, but the story is all over the place. Is this movie made of the stuff of legend? Thank you to PMH for commissioning this podcast! You can get your very own custom commissioned podcast by visiting https://support.baldmove.com/ . Join th...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Jim, A.Ron, and Anthony discuss their plans for covering season 2 of House of the Dragon. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Support Bald Move: Club Bald Move Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Join the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 12, 2024•19 min
We’re taking a bit of a detour through our nostalgic trip back through the action shows of yesteryear, with a Very Special Season of Feeny. That’s right, we’re checking out the cheesy, cringy, gather the family around to watch a 23 minute attempt to tackle serious societal issues. And first up, BOY MEETS WORLD takes on the wackadoo world of cults. And of course, we get to shine a spotlight on the “real” Mr. Feeny, who appears in this episode with 100% less tire but about 1000% more fire. Got som...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 3 min
It’s the last ride of Rick and Michonne (maybe) and it’s streets ahead of the previous episode. Jim and A.Ron feel like they’ve seen this plot before…oh yeah, The Walking Dead is recycling their scripts again. The finale is a clip show of past foul deeds. Petition for Jim and A.Ron to do some rewrites. Send your feedback to twd@baldmove.com! A big thank you to Mysteriana for creating the Watching Dead theme music. Find all of their music at Mysteriana Bandcamp. Hey there! Check out https://suppo...
Apr 03, 2024•2 hr 12 min
Why is The Matrix a big deal? Find out in this rerelease in honor of the movie’s 25th anniversary. Thanks to Jefferson Betmarik for making us pull 1999's The Matrix off our shelves and talk about it. This movie was directed by the Wachowski siblings, and stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, and Carrie-Anne Moss among others. Jim and I have watched this movie so much, and spent so much time talking about it over the years, so it's no surprise that we were able to easily fill 1:20 with our pers...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 32 min
There’s a release date for season 2 of House of the Dragon! Cancel your summer plans, the Blacks and the Greens are going to battle it out. It’s the return of the HOTD Bald Move coverage that you love: Instant Talks for Club Members, commentary on a scene by scene breakdown for everyone, and YOUR feedback read and discussed by Jim and A.Ron. Keep it leal. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Support Bald Move: Club Bald Move Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Join th...
Mar 29, 2024•30 min
The zombie apocalypse is a lot nicer when you have noodles and drinks. Jim hated this episode of The Ones Who Live, A.Ron found a few things to like. Jadis gets her moment in the spotlight (ew). There’s a new zombie type. George Lucas must have written the dialogue. Next week is the series finale! Send your feedback to twd@baldmove.com! A big thank you to Mysteriana for creating the Watching Dead theme music. Find all of their music at Mysteriana Bandcamp. Hey there! Check out https://support.ba...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 31 min
On this episode of The Ones Who Live, silly action is balanced out by the stunning performances. Danai Gurira not only plays Michonne, she also wrote the script. A.Ron appreciates the emotional levels of this episode, Jim says “beep, boop”. Will Rick come back to his family? Doubtful since Judith was never mentioned. Send your feedback to twd@baldmove.com! A big thank you to Mysteriana for creating the Watching Dead theme music. Find all of their music at Mysteriana Bandcamp. Hey there! Check ou...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 44 min
Rick and Michonne are in love and they need to hide it better. Surely Jadis knows her haircut is stupid. Jim and A.Ron have some strong opinions on fries vs. onion rings…and on The Ones Who Live, of course! (Stay focused, guys.) Listen in on that latest TOWL talk and Jim’s 500 year plan to take over podcasting. Send your feedback to twd@baldmove.com! A big thank you to Mysteriana for creating the Watching Dead theme music. Find all of their music at Mysteriana Bandcamp. Hey there! Check out http...
Mar 12, 2024•2 hr 17 min
Dredd (2012) is already well-loved by Jim and A.Ron. This project was brought to you by Pete Travis (Vantage Point) and Alex Garland (Ex Machina, 28 Days Later). Find out how this action, sci-fi created a whole world with the minimum number of sets and actors. The effects are equal parts stunning and gruesome. Though this movie stars Karl Urban and Lena Headey, the slow motion might have stolen the show. There’s a Matt Berry song in this movie. Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ ...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 31 min
