October is a great time to grab some popcorn and binge out on some classic scary movies. Today Pat covers his top ten scary movies. Grab your creakiest chair in your darkest room and enjoy! Quick This: Alex Top 10 Haunted Houses - Follow us on Twitter: @entertain_this Follow us on Instagram: @entertainthispodcast Buy some Merch on our Redbubble Page Check out our website too: entertainthis.net Music Produced by @D33jw on Twitter, or @d33jw on Instagram...
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 33
Fall is an entertaining time of the year, from cuddling up in a blanket to Bon-fires it would seem comfort is a key component to this familiar time. However, discomfort is right around the corner. Today we discuss the thrilling and often chilling traditions that come with this time of year. So sit back, grab some candy and enjoy! Quick This: Michael talks Warhammer 4000 - Follow us on Twitter: @entertain_this Follow us on Instagram: @entertainthispodcast Buy some Merch on our Redbubble Page Chec...
Oct 14, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Welcome ghouls and goblins to a very spooky episode, as Michael talks about Twitch and current events. Be warned this is a spooky episode and not for the faint of heart. Enjoy! Quick This: Alex Talks Omegle Mart - Follow us on Twitter: @entertain_this Follow us on Instagram: @entertainthispodcast Buy some Merch on our Redbubble Page Check out our website too: entertainthis.net Music Produced by @D33jw on Twitter, or @d33jw on Instagram...
Oct 07, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Today we are talking about another classic cartoon network show. We are taking it back to elaborate entrances, giant robot fights and wacky sciences experiments gone wrong, no thanks to an annoying sister that always is destroying her brother’s lab. Yep, that’s right we are talking about Dexter’s laboratory. Quick This: Chloe Talks A.I Creepy Pastas - Follow us on Twitter: @entertain_this Follow us on Instagram: @entertainthispodcast Buy some Merch on our Redbubble Page Check out our website too...
Sep 23, 2022•56 min•Season 3Ep. 29
The Marvel cinematic universe has been a staple of nerdom for over 14 years. Join us as Alex and Pat duke it out over phase one of the Marvel cinematic universe. Who will win? Stay tuned to find out. Quick This: Michael Talks MMORPGs - Follow us on Twitter: @entertain_this Follow us on Instagram: @entertainthispodcast Buy some Merch on our Redbubble Page Check out our website too: entertainthis.net Music Produced by @D33jw on Twitter, or @d33jw on Instagram...
Sep 16, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Fantasy is a genre of literature made famous for its expansive worlds, relatable characters and deep understanding of the heroes journey. For that reason, it's no surprise that the Fantasy genre has gain an almost cult following, with its many books and even games like Dungeons and Dragons. But, with fans of anything so too comes Hollywood looking to make a quick buck off our favorite stories. So listen in today as Michael walks us through the good, the bad and the ugly of fantasy Hollywood Adap...
Sep 09, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Today we are talking about a franchise that has been around since 1976. With puppets that have great characterization making even talk show host forget that they aren't real. Please join us as we talk about The Muppets. This episode idea was suggested by a listener of the podcast. Quick This: Pat Talks Cartoon Network _ Follow us on Twitter: @entertain_this Follow us on Instagram: @entertainthispodcast Buy some Merch on our Redbubble Page Check out our website too: entertainthis.net Music Produc...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Today we are throwing it back to hot summer days and cool shady spots. School was closed and that only meant one thing to our adolescent minds, the world was ours to concur. And by the world I mean the cal-de-sac Join us as we re-explore a series that is all about that little world we made our own, the colorful characters who live there, and the sweet treat called a jaw breaker. We are talking Ed, Edd, and Eddy. Quick This: Alex Talks Banned Always Sunny in Philadelphia Episodes _ Follow us on T...
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Ever since the invention of TV there have been Situational Comedies or Sitcoms. These shows delight us with a cast of relatable characters going through familiar situations in an often comical way. But what happens when you turn that formula on its head? Well then you have Always Sunny In Philadelphia and our topic for today! Quick This: Michael Talks Fantasy Football - Follow us on Twitter: @entertain_this Follow us on Instagram: @entertainthispodcast Buy some Merch on our Redbubble Page Check ...
Aug 12, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 26
How do you feel about a tale of revenge? Trying to rescue your legacy.What about a tale of acceptance, know that your size isn't what makes you you. Do you like a tricky tale that leaves you wondering what will come next? How about a love story between a princess and a pirate. You know what? I’ll throw them all in for you! This week we talk about a story in a story and Michael's perfect movie, the princess bride. Quick This: Hattie Talks about The Corn Bread Mafia - Follow us on Twitter: @entert...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 26
A burlesque is a literary, dramatic or musical work intended to cause laughter by caricaturing the manner or spirit of serious works, or by ludicrous treatment of their subjects. The word derives from the Italian burlesco, which, in turn, is derived from the Italian burla – a joke, ridicule or mockery. But you know what's not a joke, ridicule or mockery? The hard work that goes into those shows! We brought on hattie from Cincinnati's own smoke and queers to talk about all things burlesque and dr...
Jul 29, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Do you like farming simulators? How about making friends? What about overthrowing a tyrannical capitalistic overlord by shopping local and never selling out to increase your own financial gain; instead, choosing to fight for the land your dead grandfather gave you so that one day his ghost will visit and tell you how proud he is of you? Well then do we have a game for you! Join us as we discuss all the cute little details of Stardew Valley and Entertain This... Quick This: Alex Talks about Terra...
Jul 22, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 24
A wise fairy once said “I need a hero” and boy oh boy do we have heroes for you! This week we’ll be discussing the original superhero origin story. Where our heroes come from and where they are going. Join us as we discuss comic book history and how the Superhero became the icons they're now known for as well as how the tropes we are familiar with developed! So suit up, mask up and Entertain This... Quick This: Michael talks The Boys - Follow us on Twitter: @entertain_this Follow us on Instagram...
Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Persistence is key, and by golly if have exemplified that by bringing you our 119th episode! Video games can bring us to the brink of our patience, but it's in that struggle that the most joy can be found. The true art of gave development can be felt when every time you hit "Start" you experience the same game in a brand new way. That's when you finally feel the joys of persistence and success. In no other game type is this concept displayed better than in a genre known as "rougelike" games. So ...
Jul 01, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 22
We have all walked the lonely aisle of our local thrift store and found ourselves perusing the furniture section. Scuffed and unloved, these pieces of decor from years gone by lay as less than a space waster waiting to meet its end. Thats where Clinton Avery Tharp Steps in. This week we talk to this TikTok sensation about how he discovered his talent of furniture flipping, and how we might employ his tactics in our everyday lives. So don't flip a table, Entertain This... Quick This: Nick talks B...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Dystopia can mean a lot of different things, and most rational people agree that they wouldn't want to live in any dystopian society, whether real or fictional. But what happens when people are so happy that they don't have a reason to care about the state of things? Then I guess you'd get a Brave New World. We'll be talking about this classic book by Aldous Huxley in this episode and see how he thought the world would be different 500 or so years after Our Ford. So take a gram of Soma, listen i...
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 20
In 1895, a man by the name of Georges Polti was deep into analyzing classical Greek texts and had the epiphany that all those ancient stories could be distilled into just 36 different dramatic situations. So that's what we're talking about today, as we pick up the torch where he left off all those years ago. We'll be reading through these situations and applying them to modern-day movies to provide a basis for our own exploration of today's narratives. As an added bonus you can follow along at h...
Jun 10, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Any internet-savvy human has at least heard of the topic of today's episode, Elden Ring. It's yet another in a long line of excellent games created by From Software and seats itself as one of their crowning achievements to date. And like the other games in the Dark Souls series, it has immersive lore that we'll discuss in-depth and it has something different to offer this time around too. A true open-world experience. So don't be a dung-eater, listen to this episode! Quick This: Special Guest Da...
Jun 03, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 18
A kid who grew up with us? Check. Ancient Greek gods? Check. Both in the same story? It can only be the series of young adult fantasy novels known as Percy Jackson and the Olympians. While the Olympians in this story may not be competing for any medals, they have something special about them—one of their parents are divine, and they all end up in the same summer camp. Seems like a recipe for disaster, but the only real disaster is the movie they made from the first book. And that's what we'll be...
May 27, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 17
This podcast is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get. And on this episode, you're getting a gentle float through the tumultuous modern era of United States History as told by Mr. Forrest Gump. This film is extremely quotable and endearing but also has some hidden metaphors that you might not have picked up on watching for the first time. We'll talk through the life and times of Forrest Gump, and delve deeper into the events that he was a part of. So come have a seat in ...
May 20, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 17
It's that time of the year again! We're celebrating May the Fourth in our usual fashion by inviting guests on to talk with us about that Galaxy Far Far Away. This year, we've got some long-time friends of the show D33JW , and Nick Wolf joining us to discuss everything Star Wars and to play a round of Star Wars Jeopardy with us. We have some laughs, test our knowledge, and most importantly, have a good time. So listen in, and May the Fourth be with you. Quick This: Star Wars: Visions - Follow us ...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 16
SomeBODY once told me this movie's gonna roll me... and they were right. We're all told classic fairy tales as children, stories like Cinderella and Snow White to name a few; and they serve as cautionary tales made up to teach us some sort of a life lesson. What Shrek does is the complete opposite. From the very start, you know you're in for a cartoonish over-the-top sarcastic parody of your standard Disney-esque fare. And who can forget the memes? Come on down to our swamp, and listen to this e...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Wes Anderson is a prolific film director well known for his unique style of cinematography and touching stories. He makes movies that you can always go back and watch for the visual equivalent of comfort food, you can leave your troubles at the play button and spend some time in another magical world different from our own. In this episode, we'll review his catalog of films over the decades and speculate on what could be released next as we ask you to Entertain This... Quick This: Kristin from U...
Apr 29, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 14
If you're of a certain age, you probably have fuzzy memories of spending a weekend afternoon at a shopping mall. These pleasant memories are often relived by going to the places in which you experienced them in the first place, but something's not quite right. These malls that we used to inhabit and shop in are disappearing, dying, or falling into a state of disrepair. Our Special Guest on this episode, UniComm Productions , seeks to document the decay and preserve what's left of these shopping ...
Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 16
We go back to the floating city of Columbia once more as we continue our discussion where we left off last time, on a beach, dancing. But not all good things can last, and so too, the Bioshock trilogy ends with this masterpiece of a game. So listen in with us as we get through the plot, bend some realities with Tears, and find out who Booker Dewitt really is on this episode of the Entertain This... podcast. Quick This: Alex's Morbius Review - Follow us on Twitter: @entertain_this Follow us on In...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Rock n' Roll will forever be one of the greatest genres of all time, but what do you do when no one takes you seriously? Stop taking yourself so seriously, and create a whole new genre of music called Rock-comedy! And that's what the comedic duo, made up of Kyle Gass and Jack Black, aka Tenacious D sets out to do, take all the rock n roll antics and put a humorous spin to entertain and flatter the rock gods of years passed. So listen in and Rock out with us as we talk about the band's origins an...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Two fantasy authors walk into a bar... It's no joke setup, but the punchline is a fruitful friendship that lasted decades between JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis. The rich mythologies and backstories within their literature provided Britain with a reminder of their cultural mythos that had been lost to the winds of time. Beyond the hobbits, rings, and lions; the works of J.R.R. Tolkien also created the inspiration for the popular tabletop game Dungeons and Dragons. How? Well, you'll have to listen in t...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Zelda has long been a staple of Nintendo's video game offerings. Since its first release in the late 1980s, it has become a household name and produced some revolutionary first steps in pushing the envelope of the way games are designed and played. To talk about all this and more, we had to bring on a special guest from the Big Chicken Bits podcast , John Kincaid, who did the research to untangle the timelines and get to the true lore of what exactly is at the heart of Link's eternal struggle to...
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 12
In this episode, we learn how to count with Irrational Games. 1... 2... Infinite?! Wait a minute, we skipped a whole bunch of numbers... And as it turns out there's a good reason for it! Find out about the floating city of Columbia's origins and hidden lore as we discuss everything about Bioshock Infinite as we celebrate 2 years on the air. So, grab your Skyhook and join us on an adventure through the clouds and American history as we ask you to Entertain This... Quick This: Alex reviews The Bat...
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 11
If you're of a certain age, you probably have fond memories of going to the video rental store and picking up a blocky VHS from the shelf in hopes that you could watch it for movie night. But times change, and a little thing called the Internet revolutionized the way we get our movies. This episode is all about the rise and demise of Blockbuster, all the missteps they took in the early 2000s, and how a startup called Netflix got their dominance in the modern movie-watching person's mind. So, enj...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 10
