Ep. 92: Robot is on the Menu
Chops and J-Lo break down "M3gan," "The Menu" and draft their GoT teams. It's a mix of killer robots, food and dragons!
Jan 18, 2023•59 min
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Ep. 91: Dragons are More Persuasive
Marc is joined by two special guests, Jennifer Finch and Eric Rieser, for a finale episode of House of the Dragon. They go over the last two episodes and sum up their thoughts on the season as a whole.
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Ep. 90: Nightmare on Grim Cutty Street
J-Lo joins Marc again to break down this year's nominee for the so bad it's good horror movie. But... does it pass the test?
Oct 14, 2022•32 min
Ep. 89: A Feast for a King
This week, we're back in King's Landing recapping “House of the Dragon,” the HBO original series and prequel to “Game of Thrones.” Guest host Jennifer Lopez-Finch is back to dissect an ongoing rumor that has had tongues wagging in every corner of the Red Keep.
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Ep. 88: Aegon will be King
This week, we discuss the unfolding saga of "House of the Dragon," the HBO original series and prequel to "Game of Thrones." Guest host Jennifer Lopez-Finch is back to discuss the latest indecent proposal made to ensure the Targaryen line of succession.
Sep 15, 2022•42 min•Ep. 88
Ep. 86: In the beginning...
This week, we welcome guests Adam Locke and Jonah Smith to discuss "The Silmarillion," a posthumously-published work of J.R.R. Tolkien that expands upon the vast lore of Middle-earth. We give a broad overview of the stories that serve as the backbone of the Amazon original series, "The Rings of Power" and parse the most important details from the labyrinthine text.
Sep 06, 2022•57 min•Ep. 86
Ep. 85: FIRE and BLOOD
This week, we welcome Thrones-verse superfan Jennifer Lopez (Finch) back to the show to discuss the new HBO series 'House of the Dragon.' Will this 'Game of Thrones' prequel catch fire like its predecessor? Or will it end up like the Red Wedding?
Aug 31, 2022•50 min•Ep. 85
Ep. 82: The franchise Finds a Way
This week, we welcome Tim Hall back to the podcast to discuss 'Jurassic World: Dominion,' the latest (and perhaps last) installment in the Jurassic Park franchise. Was this the King of the Dinosaurs or yet another Terrible Lizard (of a film)? Those are T-Rex puns, by the way...
Jun 30, 2022•56 min•Ep. 82
Ep. 81: Hello, there!
This week, we welcome back J.D. Smith to talk about the Disney+ miniseries 'Obi-Wan Kenobi,' which sees Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen return to their Prequel Era roles as the titular Jedi master and Darth Vader. Was the Force strong with this one? And did we get more excited than when he said the thing?!
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 81
Ep. 80 - Cel-uh-brate Star Wars, C'mon!
This week, we welcome special guest Laura Barnett to give the run-down on all of the teasers, trailers and gossip that resulted from Star Wars Celebration 2022 in Anaheim, including: much love for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi,' surprises from the case of 'Ahsoka,' the third season of 'The Mandalorian' and the upcoming release of 'Andor.'
Jun 02, 2022•52 min•Ep. 80
Ep. 78: The Other Other Other Me
This week, we explore 'Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness' and go galaxy-brain with the implications of multiple realities and warring groups of ultra-intelligent cabals in the MCU, going forward. Plus, two guys named 'Benedict' in the same film? Madness.
May 12, 2022•45 min•Ep. 78
Ep. 77: Three's Company, Too
This week, we invite Superfan Sean Brugger back to the show to discuss Disney+'s latest entry into the MCU, "Moon Knight." We get an in-depth history on the comic book protagonist and how he (they?) translated to the screen. Plus, Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke doing mushrooms?!
May 05, 2022•48 min•Ep. 77
Ep. 76: Sorry to Burst The Bubble...
This week, we enter the bizarro-verse while discussing Judd Apatow's Netflix original film, 'The Bubble.' Marc laments the fall of a filmmaking great? Daniel endorses a comedy film? WHAT'S GOING ON?!
Apr 28, 2022•43 min•Ep. 76
Ep 75: Since We Been Gone
This week, we play a lightning round, of sorts, on the variety of topics we've been wanting to talk about: the Lakers docu-drama, 'Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2,' the latest Judd Apatow flick, the hype about 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' and more. It's good to be back...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 75
Ep. 74: Star Wars...but make it LEGO...
This week, we welcome pro-gamer and video game expert Tyler Trollinger to the podcast to discuss 'LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.' Is this the rare game that has lived up to the anticipation that preceded it? Or does our discussion about it amount to a bunch of Mumble Mode?
Apr 14, 2022•56 min
Ep. 73: I am Vengeance
This week, we welcome special guest Jennifer Lopez to discuss Matt Reeves' "The Batman." Reviews hail this film as one of the first true detective movies for the Detective Comics hero, but does it scratch the crime thriller or superhero itch particularly well?
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 73
Ep. 72: Two Mandalorians Walk Into a Bar
This week, we welcome back J.D. "T-Bone" Smith to reflect on 'The Book of Boba Fett' on Disney+. We examine the highs and lows of what could've been dubbed 'The Mandalorian Season 2.5' and wrestle with whether the deep-cut characters and the return of [spoiler] and [spoiler] helped or hurt this series.
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 72
Ep. 71: The Lord of the Rings: Return of the Megasode [Part 2]
This week, we continue our discussion of the Lord of the Rings novels and their modern film adaptations. Daniel gets too deep into the lore (as if that's a surprise) and Chops reveals that his wife has asked him unsuccessfully to watch the films for more than six years.
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 71
Ep. 70: The Lord of the Rings: Return of the Megasode [Part 1]
This week, we begin our discussion on the Lord of the Rings novels by J.R.R. Tolkien and the film adaptations by Peter Jackson, the first of which recently turned 20 years old. What treasure troves of hidden lore are nestled in-and-amongst the story we know from page and screen? And what did a relative first-timer struggle with, on first viewing?
Jan 27, 2022•54 min•Ep. 70
Ep. 69: Harry Potter and the Long-Winded Retrospective [Part 2]
This week, we return to our discussion of the series of books and movies concerning The Boy Who Lived. In Part 2, we discuss 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' and all the books and movies that followed, as well as HBO's 20th Anniversary Reunion Special and how the tarnished reputation of J.K. Rowling impacts the appreciation of her novels.
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 69
Ep. 68: Harry Potter and the Long-Winded Retrospective [Part 1]
This week, we invite Friend of the Show and Harry Potter super-fan Michael Lyons to look back at the books and movies concerning The Boy Who Lived. In Part 1, we discuss everything up-to and including 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' and discuss why some of us are more invested in the series than others.
Jan 13, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 68
Ep. 67: The Amazing Spidermen!
This week, we discuss the long-anticipated and much-discussed 'Spiderman: No Way Home' and how a premise that smacks of an internet meme ("No, I'M the real Spiderman!") resulted in the first billion-dollar movie of the 2020's. Plus, we update our predictions on where the MCU is headed in Phase 4 and 5.
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 67
Ep. 66: A STAR WARS Christmas Catastrophe
Just in time for the holidays, we discuss - at long last - the debacle that is 'A Star Wars Holiday Special.' How is it that a piece of Star Wars media can be so bad that George Lucas has threatened violence against it - but also be partially responsible for 'The Mandalorian' and forthcoming 'Book of Boba Fett'?
Dec 24, 2021•38 min•Ep. 66
Ep. 65: A Very Hallmark Christmas
This week, we analyze the formulae that bring to bear countless scores of Hallmark Christmas movies, each year. Marc waxes poetic about why he enjoys a Hallmark film and Daniel's heart grows at least one size, in spite of himself.
Dec 16, 2021•36 min•Ep. 65
Ep. 64: Who Even Watches This?
This week, we discuss the fall line-ups that the networks promote (primarily) through commercials during NFL games. We asked: who is watching these shows? And then uncovered a shocking conspiracy. (Plus: Daniel reveals himself to be The Grinch in a rant about Christmas.)
Dec 02, 2021•38 min•Ep. 64
Ep. 63: Chops says that's KID FOOD
This week, in honor of Thanksgiving, we reignite an age-old debate around Nerd Association headquarters: what things are kid food and what things are adult food? We welcome J.D. "T-Bone" Smith, Mike "Common Man" Ricordati and Tim Hall to weigh in on where the most common Thanksgiving foods fall.
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 63
Ep. 62: Three, Two, One, Let's Jam
In this bonus episode, we preview Netflix's live-action remake of 'Cowboy Bebop' starring John Cho, Mustafa Shakir and Daniella Pineda. We also talk about Disney+ Day - including new details on the 'Kenobi' and 'Book of Boba Fett' series - and the trailer for 'Spiderman: No Way Home.'
Nov 19, 2021•50 min•Ep. 62
Ep. 61: The Fall of House Atreides
This week, we welcome back Jennifer Lopez (Finch) to nerd out about Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune: Part One.' Are we hooked on it like Paul Atreides is hooked on spice? Or does it sink like the sands that trail behind Shai Hulud? Plus: everyone fauns over Oscar Isaac's beard.
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 61
Ep. 60: ...more like 'Halloween STINKS!'
This week, we welcome back super-fan Sean Brugger to discuss "Halloween Kills," currently in theatres and streaming on Peacock. Has Michael Myers lost his niche among slasher films? Can we recommend this film? Or did we expect too much of a genre film?
Oct 20, 2021•45 min•Ep. 60
Ep. 59: Battle of the Bonds
This week, in honor of the release of "No Time to Die," we welcome guest Charlie Williams to discuss which James Bond actor has wielded the tuxedo and Walther the best over the course of the past nearly 60 years. Is it Sean Connery, the original? Roger Moore, who appeared in the most Bond films? Or Daniel Craig, who portrayed Bond for the longest?
Oct 14, 2021•53 min•Ep. 59
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