2017 Oscars Recap - Ep. 55
Dave and Pat recap the 89th Academy Awards including the 'Moonlight' upset, 'La La Land', host Jimmy Kimmel, surprise wins, and unexpected losses.
Feb 28, 2017•29 min
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2017 Oscar Predictions - Ep. 54
Dave and Pat share their picks for the 89th Academy Awards. We cover the notable down ballot awards (2:09) before predicting the races for Best Supporting Actress (11:58), Best Supporting Actor (13:35), Best Actress (15:10), Best Actor (17:49), Best Director, and Best Picture (24:00). We discuss major narratives including the Viola Davis lock, Casey Affleck vs. Denzel Washington, chances of a 'La La Land' sweep, and 'Moonlight' upset potential.
Feb 21, 2017•36 min
The Young Pope, Legion, Lupe Fiasco, and 2017 Grammys - Ep. 53
Dave and Pat discuss 'The Bachelor' (0:27) including Nick Viall's choices, the remaining girls, and 'The Bachelorette' news. Dave reviews 'Drogas Light', the new album from Lupe Fiasco (8:39). We recap Grammys 2017 (11:34) and discuss Chance The Rapper's big night and Adele vs. Beyoncé. We discuss the excellence of 'The Young Pope' and why the show is a must watch (22:46). We conclude with our thoughts on Noah Hawley's 'Legion' (34:12).
Feb 16, 2017•41 min
Big Sean, Cloud Nothings, & Legion - Ep. 52
Dave and Pat share their thoughts on Super Bowl LI including Lady Gaga's halftime performance, commercials, and 'Stranger Things' Season 2 (1:35). We discuss Ben Affleck's replacement for 'The Batman' director duties (6:42) and the appeal of 'Legion', a new FX X-Men drama from Fargo's Noah Hawley (9:56). We conclude with reviews of 'Life Without Sound' from Cloud Nothings (15:17) and 'I Decided' from Big Sean (19:28).
Feb 08, 2017•30 min
John Mayer, Silence, & Star Wars: The Last Jedi - Ep. 50
Dave and Pat discuss the new John Mayer EP 'The Search for Everything: Wave One' and how it relates to his previous work. We play another round of Dope/Nope with Vine Camera, 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage', the return of 'Will & Grace', and new trailers for 'Power Rangers' and 'Logan'. We discuss why 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' is a great title for Episode 8 and why Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson getting his own 'Black Adam' solo film is a great move by DC. We conclude with a non-spoiler review of M...
Jan 25, 2017•37 min
The xx, The Young Pope, & Nintendo Switch - Ep. 49
Dave and Pat play another round of Dope/Nope following news of a 'White Men Can't Jump' remake, 'Better Call Saul', 'Atlanta' Season 2, 'Curb Your Enthusiasm', and Lemony Snicket. Dave explains the polarizing Nintendo Switch press conference and whether you should buy the console sooner or later. We review the weak 'Bonnaroo' 2017 lineup and unexpectedly strong Boston Calling 2017 lineup. We review 'I See You', the new album from British indie pop band The xx. We conclude with a discussion of th...
Jan 19, 2017•32 min
Taboo, Ed Sheeran, Passengers, & 2017 Golden Globes - Ep. 48
Dave and Pat return to recap the 2017 Golden Globes including Jimmy Fallon's hosting, Donald Glover's Migos shoutout, and La La Land's big night. We revisit 'The Bachelor' amidst Corinne's antics and Liz's awkwardness. Dave reviews 'Passengers' and we both discuss Ed Sheeran's return to music. We cover the lineups for Governors Ball 2017 and Panorama 2017 and decide which festival we'd rather attend. We conclude with a discussion of the premiere of FX / BBC drama series 'Taboo' starring Tom Hard...
Jan 12, 2017•33 min
Run The Jewels 3, Merry Christmas Lil Mama, & Coachella 2017 - Ep. 47
Dave and Pat return to discuss the death of Carrie Fisher, her influence, and what it means for Star Wars Episode 9. We share our thoughts on the new Chance The Rapper x Jeremih Christmas mixtape 'Merry Christmas Lil Mama' and new hope for a Chance x Childish Gambino project. We review Coachella's 2017 lineup and the new episode of 'The Bachelor'. We conclude with our review of 'Run The Jewels 3' and discuss Run The Jewels all time status among rap duos.
Jan 05, 2017•30 min
Best Movies of 2016 - Ep. 46
Dave and Pat return to share our Top 10 Movies of 2016 in the year of sequelitis. We discuss preeminent Oscar favorites ( 'La La Land', 'Moonlight' and 'Manchester by the Sea'), superb blockbusters ('Rogue One', 'Captain America: Civil War', 'Deadpool', and 'Doctor Strange'), under the radar gems ('Sing Street', 'Midnight Special', and 'The Nice Guys'), and much more.
Dec 30, 2016•34 min
Best Music of 2016 - Ep. 45
Dave and Pat return for the second installment of "Year in 2016" by sharing our Top 10 songs and Top 5 albums of 2016. We debate Chance The Rapper's 'Coloring Book' vs. Kanye West's 'The Life of Pablo' for album of the year. We also discuss the importance of Beyoncé's 'Lemonade', the complexity of Frank Ocean's 'Blonde', and Anderson .Paak's breakthrough year.
Dec 29, 2016•38 min
Best TV Shows of 2016 - Ep. 44
Dave and Pat return for the first installment of "Year in 2016" by sharing our Top 10 TV shows of 2016. We reflect on excellence from 'Game of Thrones' and 'Veep', unexpected phenomena 'Atlanta', 'Stranger Things', and 'The Night Of', the returns of 'Mr. Robot' and 'Black Mirror', under the radar gems like 'Easy', and more.
Dec 26, 2016•27 min
Star Wars Rogue One Spoilercast & Moonlight - Ep. 43
Dave and Pat return to discuss the merits of 2Pac in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and new trailers from Christopher Nolan's 'Dunkirk' and 'Blade Runner 2049'. Dave also comes clean amidst 'Passengers' bad reviews. We then review Best Picture contender 'Moonlight' by discussing the story behind the special film and the difficult themes it addresses. We conclude with an extra long spoilercast for 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'. We discuss how the film benefits the Star Wars Original Trilogy, how...
Dec 23, 2016•44 min
4 Your Eyez Only by J. Cole & Star Wars Rogue One Preview - Ep. 42
Dave and Pat return to discuss the arrival of film awards season and new trailers for 'The Fate of the Furious', 'Baywatch', and 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'. We review J. Cole's 4th album '4 Your Eyez Only' and discuss our excitement and expectations for 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'.
Dec 13, 2016•32 min
Awaken My Love by Childish Gambino & Westworld Season 1 Finale - Ep. 41
Dave and Pat return with Dope or Nope reactions to the 2017 Grammy nominations, Emilia Clarke joining Star Wars, and new trailers for 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2', 'Transformers: The Last Knight', 'The Mummy', and 'The Circle'. We discuss J. Cole's surprise album announcement and shots at Kanye on new song 'False Prophets'. We review Childish Gambino's 3rd album 'Awaken, My Love' and discuss Glover's musical future. Lastly, we recap the Season 1 finale of 'Westworld', discuss the potential o...
Dec 08, 2016•36 min
Starboy by The Weeknd, 24K Magic by Bruno Mars, Arrival, & Fantastic Beasts - Ep. 40
Dave and Pat return to discuss Kanye cancelling the Saint Pablo Tour, Childish Gambino's new single 'Redbone', YG's 'Red Friday' mixtape, and reservations about 'Westworld' leading in to the Season 1 finale. We review Bruno Mars' 3rd album '24K Magic' and Bruno's open love of nostalgia. We review The Weeknd's 3rd album 'Starboy' and how his lyrical content has changed on the journey to full fledged pop star. We review Denis Villeneuve's science-fiction film "Arrival" with Amy Adams and explain w...
Dec 01, 2016•40 min
Doctor Strange & A Tribe Called Quest - Ep. 39
Dave and Pat return to discuss new trailers for 'Valerian', 'Beauty & the Beast', and 'Ghost in the Shell'. We also discuss new singles and album announcements from The XX and Childish Gambino. We share our thoughts on late night's response to the election and Dave Chappelle's return to Saturday Night Live. We review the new A Tribe Called Quest album 'We Got It From Here...Thank You For Your Service' and explain what makes the album great. We conclude with a full spoilers discussion about '...
Nov 17, 2016•41 min
The Hamilton Mixtape & Atlanta Season 1 Finale - Ep. 38
Dave and Pat return to discuss Johnny Depp's polarizing casting in 'Fantastic Beasts', Rami Malek's ability to portray Freddie Mercury, 'Stranger Things' Season 2, and the surprising return of Young Justice. We discuss Quentin Tarantino confirming he has 2 films left and offer conflicting takes on 'The Hamilton Mixtape'. We then review the 'Atlanta' Season 1 by sharing our favorite moments, what makes the show special, and why it's the best show of the fall. We also ponder if FX is the best netw...
Nov 11, 2016•41 min
RIP Vine, ASAP Mob, & Westworld Season 1 Theories - Ep. 37
Dave and Pat return to discuss the fallout of the shutdown of Vine, our current perception of Kid Cudi following his tweet at Drake, and the rumored Drake-Taylor Swift relationship. Dave reviews new mixtapes 'DC4' from Meek Mill and 'Cozy Tapes Vol. 1: Friends' from the ASAP Mob. We discuss the potential for Chance The Rapper's upcoming film and preview Marvel's 'Doctor Strange' in light of positive advance reviews. We then go down the rabbit hole with 'Westworld' Season 1 by discussing our ling...
Nov 02, 2016•32 min
Drake More Life, The Walking Dead Season 7, & Nintendo Switch - Ep. 36
Dave and Pat return to discuss 'The Walking Dead' Season 7 premiere, Drake's new mixtape 'More Life', and the newly unveiled Nintendo Switch. Dope/Nope returns to discuss the Wily Wonka movie, new JRR Tolkein book, 'Deadpool 2' losing its director, and Donald Glover's casting as Lando Calrissian in the Star Wars Han Solo spinoff. We chime in on the 'Logan', 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2', and 'Red Dead Redemption 2' trailers. We also discuss 'Black Mirror', 'Run the Jewels 3', DRAM's debut alb...
Oct 27, 2016•37 min
Star Wars Rogue One & Fantastic Beasts - Ep. 35
Dave and Pat return to talk DRAM, Anderson .Paak, Solange, and the plethora of fall video games. Dope/Nope returns for Bob Dylan, Leonardo Dicaprio's 'Captain Planet' film, Disney's live action 'Aladdin' with Guy Ritchie, Stephen Colbert, and more. We discuss our thoughts on the final 'Rogue One' trailer and the expansion of the 'Fantastic Beasts' trilogy to five films.
Oct 20, 2016•41 min
Atlanta & Westworld - Ep. 34
Dave and Pat return to discuss news out of New York Comic Con 2016, 'The Girl on the Train', the 'The Birth of A Nation' box office, and Pat's interaction with Jay Pharoah. We debut a new segment "Dope or Nope" by discussing the R-Rated Wolverine film 'Logan', Harrison Ford's return for 'Indiana Jones 5' and 'Blade Runner 2049', the intriguing 'Power Rangers' film, a 'Gears of War' movie back in development, and Disney's planned live action remakes of 'The Lion King' and 'Mulan'. We also specula...
Oct 13, 2016•37 min
Westworld & Francis and the Lights - Ep. 33
Dave and Pat return to recap The Meadows by highlighting their favorite sets (Kanye) and suggest ways to improve the festival. We share our thoughts on 'Farewell, Starlite!', the new eclectic pop album from Chance The Rapper collaborator Francis and the Lights. Finally, we discuss the first episode of HBO's new drama series 'Westworld'.
Oct 06, 2016•32 min
Mr. Robot Season 2 Finale & Westworld - Ep. 32
Dave and Pat return to discuss new TV shows 'Westworld' on HBO and 'Luke Cage' on Netflix. We preview this weekend's music festival 'The Meadows' in New York City by discussing what acts we are most excited to see. We discuss The Weeknd's new single 'Starboy', his traditional album announcement, and status as a R&B star. We conclude with our full spoilers discussion of the 'Mr. Robot' Season 2 finale. We discuss our favorite scenes from the finale, what made the finale satisfying, new questi...
Sep 29, 2016•37 min
Brangelina Over, Mac MIller, & AlunaGeorge - Ep. 31
Dave and Pat return to recap the 2016 Emmys, Kid Cudi's comments towards Kanye & Drake, and the surprise breakup of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Dave reviews Mac MIller's 4th album 'The Divine Feminine' while we both discuss AlunaGeorge's 2nd album 'I Remember'. Finally, we look ahead to notable films releasing before the end of the year, share movies we're excited for, and others we're out on.
Sep 22, 2016•41 min
2016 Emmy Predictions & Travis Scott - Ep. 30
Dave and Pat return to discuss new singles from Lady Gaga and Sia and the 10th anniversary of John Mayer's 'Continuum'. Dave shares his thoughts on Travis Scott's 2nd album 'Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight' and ponders if Tyga signing to GOOD Music is a secret Kardashian ploy. We then dive into our complete Emmys 2016 picks and predictions. We comb over every major category, highlight performances to remember, and share our expected winners.
Sep 15, 2016•41 min
Atlanta & Apple's Headphone Problem - Ep. 29
Dave and Pat return to discuss Apple ditching the headphone jack, the end of Hiddleswift, Sony's $150 million James Bond offer to Daniel Craig, and the finale of Bachelor in Paradise. We share our thoughts on each Paradise proposal and Nick Viall as the new Bachelor. We also mention new hip hop releases from Vince Staples, Travis Scott, and Isaiah Rashad. We conclude with our thoughts on the first 2 episodes of Donald Glover's FX series 'Atlanta' and why we immediately love the show so much....
Sep 08, 2016•28 min
The Night Of Finale & Twenty One Pilots - Ep. 28
Dave and Pat return to recap the lackluster MTV VMAs, Kanye West's Saint Pablo Tour, and the passing of Gene Wilder. Pat details his recent Prophets of Rage concert experience and Dave explains why Deathstroke is an exciting Batman film villain choice. We look forward to Donald Glover's new show 'Atlanta' and discuss Twenty One Pilots making Billboard chart history. We conclude with our thoughts on 'The Night Of' finale. Pat explains his frustrations while Dave details why a Season 2 is a bad id...
Sep 02, 2016•33 min
Blonde by Frank Ocean, The Chainsmokers, Mr. Robot Season 2, & The Night Of - Ep. 27
Dave and Pat return to determine if 'Closer' by The Chainsmokers is the song of the summer, offer differing opinions on the 'Mr. Robot' reveal, and share season finale predictions for 'The Night Of'. We discuss the surprise release of Frank Ocean's long anticipated 2nd album 'Blonde' and Frank's new status as an independent artist. Bonus Content: Friend of the show Brian reviews 'War Dogs'.
Aug 25, 2016•35 min
Rare Sremmurd, The Night Of, & Mr. Robot Season 2 - Ep. 26
Dave and Pat return to discuss our #7FaveMovies, 'Sausage Party', 'Man of Steel 2', 'War Dogs' and other movie news. We share our thoughts on Rae Sremmurd's 2nd album 'SremmLife 2'. We check back in on HBO's 'The Night Of' and discuss how it will end. We conclude with our thoughts on 'Mr. Robot' Season 2, whether we think its a disappointment, and pick which character won the season.
Aug 18, 2016•34 min
Suicide Squad Spoilercast - Ep. 25
Dave and Pat return to discuss Frank Ocean's missing album and Pat's recent Pearl Jam concert experience. We then dive into 'Suicide Squad' by explaining our problems with the film, why we feel let down, where the movie went wrong, redeeming qualities, and where DC Films goes from here.
Aug 11, 2016•33 min
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