This episode is all about Scrooge McDuck and his ascent to the wealthiest duck in the world. We also go over some of the historical accuracy of Scrooges life, you might be surprised what parts of his tail happened in real life. In this first episode we first learn about the ancient McDuck ancestors, to get an idea of Scrooges heritage. We then move on to his youth in Glasgow followed by his adventures in the Wild West. Lastly we will talk about his stint in Africa and Australia, where high adven...
Dec 07, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Just a real quick update on why the newest episode is taking awhile. Spoiler: Baldurs Gate 3 and the holidays. We will be back soonly! Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in addition to this podcast, including having is own sticker store. Please check it out and purchase anything that strikes your fancy. https://www.etsy.com/shop/stickersbytownsend If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate,...
Nov 27, 2023•47 sec•Season 1Ep. 28
This is the final episode on Elvira sopPrepare yourself for a wild ride as we reveal the dramatic life and career of the iconic Elvira. We'll take you behind the scenes of her controversial syndication, the unexpected popularity in the Bible Belt, and her struggles with drug and alcohol addiction. We'll also expose the impact of the AIDS epidemic on her mental health, a shockingly personal story that many are unaware of. As we navigate through the highs and lows of Elvira's movie venture, brace ...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Ready to meet the Queen of Halloween? We've got Cassandra Peterson, the unforgettable face behind Elvira, joining us for an exhilarating journey through her career, dodging hobos in New York, unanticipated one-night stands, and a regrettable nude shot that she was promised would never go public. Trust us, the tales from her early life are as fascinating as they are wild! Brace yourselves as we delve into the evolution of Elvira, from a rumored topless pose for Tom Waits’ album to the iconic vamp...
Nov 03, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Ever tossed about in a sea of chaotic music festival attendees? Our guest, Cassandra, certainly has. Venture with us as we relive the wild 1969 Denver Pop Festival, complete with an unexpected tear gas encounter, a rendezvous with Frank Zappa, and a momentous meeting with Jimi Hendrix. As we navigate this vibrant era, we'll also touch on a somewhat unpleasant experience with Iron Butterfly and the creation of the iconic wave. In the neon lights of Las Vegas, Cassandra found her footing as a show...
Oct 31, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Get ready to sink your teeth into the riveting life story of Cassandra Peterson, more famously known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. Join us as we navigate the twists and turns of Cassandra's extraordinary journey from a small-town Kansas girl to a beloved horror icon. From the horrific burns that marked her toddlerhood, the tribulations of her difficult family life, to her rebellious teenage years filled with surprising encounters with famous musicians, we promise you an episode filled with gr...
Oct 26, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Our second Ahsoka series episode! In this episode we talk about the last half of the series on Disney+ and our feelings on the series overall. Unfortunately, due to a lack of note taking on my part we derped and forgot to talk about key points in the series. Oops We also repeated ourselves a bit, all leading to kind of an underwhelming episode in my mind. Sorry and gonna try to do better next time :) Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopi...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 23
This episode we finally touch on the moment Bill Burr has a routine for, which is also the end of The Great Antonios wrestling career. We then talk about what he did after this, including acting, more strongman acts, and asking Don King for money. We then discuss his death and all the tributes that followed. We hope you enjoy this fantabulous finale to The Great Antonio Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also doe...
Oct 10, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Have you ever heard about a man who could reportedly run an endurance race for 24 hours straight, or one who could pull a 433 metric ton train down the tracks? That's right, folks, we're talking about Antonio Barrakevich, or as he's more widely known, The Great Antonio. This episode is a thrilling journey through the life of this larger-than-life personality, who was not only a renowned strongman but also a colorful eccentric in Montreal. We delve into the heart of Antonio's unique origin story ...
Oct 03, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Today we wrap up our two part series on everyones favorite fuzzy alien, ALF. Here were going to learn about what alf was up to after the show aired and what his costars did as well. We will also discuss the most talked about moment of 2022 that ALF was responsible for Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in addition to this podcast, including having is own sticker store. Please check it out and purcha...
Sep 26, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In the late 1980's it was almost impossible to avoid Alf. From guest appearances out the wazoo, to merchandise of every conceivable kind, Alf was a ubiquitous part of life back then. Today we talk about his creator, Paul Fusco and what how he went about getting Alf from a concept to a prime time tv show to an merchandising juggernaut, in this first half of our two-part series on Alf. Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host N...
Sep 19, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Today Shaun n Nate are gonna be casually chattting about the newst series on D+, Ahsoka. We will discuss what we do like, what we don't like, and where we think the series is headed by its end. Naturally we go off topic as well, talking about The Punisher actors over the years, killer dancing bears, and why we have some Bohner Trauma. Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in addition to this podcast, i...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 18
What if you were told the first animatronic puppet in a movie was a duck? Welcome to an episode filled with outrageous facts and surprising revelations about the infamous Howard the Duck movie. We'll take you behind the scenes of this notorious cinematic flop, discussing the challenges in creating the pioneering, but problematic, animatronic of Howard. From scenes repeatedly re-shot due to puppet repairs, to crosstalk causing filming woes, the production journey was far from smooth. Hold onto yo...
Sep 05, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Howard the Duck went from one of Marvels most popular characters of the late 70s to the butt of everyones joke after his disastrous movie in 1986. In part one of our two part series, we start out talking about the beginnings of Howard the Duck and his creator Steve Gerber, all the way up to the preproduction of Howards own movie. Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in addition to this podcast, includ...
Aug 29, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 16
The Venture Bros movie is finally out at long last to give us fans the closure we crave and deserve. Titled in a way that seems nonsensical, but makes perfect sense by the end of the movie. Caution there will be spoilers as we're gonna talk about anything and everything that happens. We also mention the Minecraft exploding dingus of doom, various rock sizes, and why I am disenchanted with The Marvel Cinematic Universe. Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more!...
Aug 22, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This episode me and Nate decided to talk about one of our favorite stealth action game of the Playstation 2 era, Mark of Kri. Listen in wonder as me and Nate talk about our memories with this hidden gem of a game and also learn about some facts and tidbits about the game neither of us knew. So sit back with your pet spy crow and relax as we talk about The Mark of Kri Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does a...
Aug 15, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Part 2 of 2 of our John Waters episode. In this episode we pick up where we leftr off, talking about his Trilogy of Trash and in particular, Female Trouble. This episode we will talk about Who John Waters talked out of getting married Which porn star he absolved of sin Him hitchhiking across the US to write a book And something that even shocked him when watching Hairspray in Korea And ever so much more! Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftoff...
Aug 08, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 13
The Pope of Trash, The Sultan of Sleaze, The Peoples Pervert, The Baron of Bad taste and now known as the Filth Elder, he is film legend John Waters. Join us as we go over the life of the man who changed film making as we know it. From his childhood to his low budget movies and all the way up until present day, we will tell you all bout him and his wonderful, filthy life. This episode we cover all the way through Pink Flamingos, and we also talk about: Who John Waters wants to fight What not to ...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 12
This episode we decided to have a talk about the Netflix Cowboy Bebop remake. Being huge fans of the original show, me and Nate talk about what they did right, what they did wrong, and what they could of done differently. For now we're calling this format What What What. Let us know how you like it! Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in addition to this podcast, including having is own sticker store...
Jul 25, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Here's the second half of our Diablo IV review that rapidly spiraled out of control. Enjoy this episode where we talk about A very special episode of 90210 Concrete Stairs and Gary Coleman Some Monty Python talk, and much more! Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in addition to this podcast, including having is own sticker store. Please check it out and purchase anything that strikes your fancy. http...
Jul 18, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 10
We finally did our Diablo 4 review! Sorta, not really. Sad truth is we didn't get too far into our Diablo review before we went off track. Way, way off track. So our apologies, but enjoy a Diablo mini-review followed by us discussing: Timothée Chalamet Nates Password Problems Robin Williams Robot Chicken More Timothée Chalamet And some Pixar and Disney movie talk Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art i...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In part two of our Ewok movie episode we finish going over the production of the movies and then talk about the movies themselves! Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in addition to this podcast, including having is own sticker store. Please check it out and purchase anything that strikes your fancy. https://www.etsy.com/shop/stickersbytownsend If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Some people love them and some people hate them, but one thing for certain is that the Ewok Movies from the mid 80s were definitely memorable. Today Nate and Shaun discuss the two Ewok Movies, Caravan of Courage and Battle for Endor. Enjoy as we discuss the production and the actual movies themselves in this two part episode. Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in addition to this podcast, including ...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Clad in a silver suit and flinging his tongue at a million miles an hour, Vitas came to prominance in the west after his video 7th Element took off on Reddit in 2015. But what of the Vitas life and career before that? On this episode we take a look at the life and career of the Russian musician Vitas. Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in addition to this podcast, including having is own sticker sto...
Jun 20, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Part two of our series on Diablo we continue discussing Blizzard North and their efforts to create the perfect ARPG, BattleNet and its growing pains, and we talk a bit about the first three games themselves. On the Off Topic end of the spectrum, we talk about how horrifying it could actually be to let the matrix download whatever it wanted into your brain. Stay tuned for our final episode where we give our impressions of Diablo IV itself after giving it some playtime and thought. Feel free to ch...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 6
Earlier this week Apple announced what they hope will be as big as the iPhone, the Apple Vision Pro. In this episode Nate and Shaun take what info we know about the Vision Pro and form our opinions on it while failing to stay on topic as usual. Phone sizes, Australian reality star encounters, why Nate dislikes live music, and the possibility that Sausage Party is a Christian movie in disguise are all topics we discuss here. Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and ...
Jun 09, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Join Oft Off Topic as we hype ourselves and you the listener up for the release of Diablo IV. In this series we will focus on the history of the Diablo series and how it came to be. From high school doodles, to multimillion dollar franchise, the Diablo games do have some interesting stories behind them, like how a famous tabloid newspaper helped create the series. Off Topic we talk about Pokémon treating their mothers poorly, and a movie character from the 80s we didn't realize was racist until ...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Mr. T was an icon of the 1980s and could be found in just about every form of media you could think of. In this two part series, join Nate and Shaun as they talk about Mr. T from his childhood to present day and his impact on the 80s. We go over many topics including: his way of diffusing a knife fight, his mysterious urge to kill trees, how he's better than Frank Sinatra, and how his fame is possibly related to a deal with the Umbrella Corp. As the name implies, Oft Off Topic is one wild ride F...
May 30, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Mr. T was an icon of the 1980s and could be found in just about every form of media you could think of. In this two part series, join Nate and Shaun as they talk about Mr. T from his childhood to present day and his impact on the 80s. We go over many topics including: his way of diffusing a knife fight, his mysterious urge to kill trees, how he's better than Frank Sinatra, and how his fame is possibly related to a deal with the Umbrella Corp. As the name implies, Oft Off Topic is one wild ride F...
May 23, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 1
This is our premier publication, our Trailer for the launch of our podcast Oft Off Topic, hosted by Nate and Shaun. In the podcast series, these two attention and memory deficient middle aged men will do their best, and often fail, to stay on the days topic. Hilarity will ensue Be sure to subscribe so you keep up to date on all our podcast releases! Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in addition to ...
May 19, 2023•32 sec0
