Chris and Taylor take a trip back through memory lane to look at their favorite PC games of their youth. Ranging from educational, puzzle, action-adventure, creative...and just plain silly, most gamers' earliest memories come from playing on the computer. So boot up your dial-up internet, get your mouse pad set and grab those snacks...it's time to play!
For this Past Pick Taylor challenged Chris to watch the Coen Brothers' crime comedy film "The Big Lebowski" starring Jeff Bridges as The Dude. When The Dude is assaulted under mistaken identity, he learns the intended target was a millionaire named Jeffrey Lebowski and he seeks restitution with the aid of his bowling buddies. The film also stars John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Julianne Moore, David Huddleston, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Tara Reid, John Turturro and Sam Elliott.
Chris and Taylor review the new Amazon Prime science-fiction action film "The Tomorrow War," written by Zach Dean and directed by Chris McKay. A group of soldiers from the future travel back in time for new recruits to help fight a war against a deadly alien race. The film stars Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski, J.K. Simmons, Betty Gilpin, Sam Richardson, Jasmine Matthews and Edwin Hodge.
We've got the Golden Ticket...and now we're off to the factory to meet Mr. Willy Wonka! It's been 50 years since the release of the 1971 film "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" starring the late great Gene Wilder. Chris and Taylor discuss the enduring legacy of the film, sweet treat products, Roald Dahl novels, other adaptations and what's to come for the future where childhood fantasy meets pure imagination.
Chris and Taylor review the sixth installment in the Mario Golf series "Mario Golf: Super Rush," developed by Camelot Software Planning now available on the Nintendo Switch. Featuring new modes such as Speed and Battle, an Adventure Story, motion controls and special power swings, your favorite Super Mario characters are back for a brand new golf game!
Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the latest installment in The Fast and the Furious franchise "Fast 9: The Fast Saga," written by Daniel Casey and Justin Lin with Justin Lin returning to direct for his 5th time. Following the events of "The Fate of the Furious", Cipher enlists the help of Dom's younger brother Jakob to get revenge on Dom and his team. The film stars Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, John Cena, Jordana Brewster, Nathalie Emmanuel and Charlize Theron...
Based on one of Disneyland's longest running attractions, the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has become a thrilling worldwide phenomenon. Chris and Taylor set sail on a swashbuckling voyage with Captain Jack Sparrow and a whole crew of memorable characters, epic stories and mythic lore. Put on yer headphones and drink up me hearties yo ho! It's a pirate's life for us all!
Chris and Taylor review the new Disney-Pixar animated film "Luca," written by Jesse Andrews and Mike Jones with Enrico Casarosa making his directorial debut. Set on the Italian Riviera the film follows Luca Paguro, a sea monster who can take the form of a human boy out of the water who goes on a life-changing summer exploring the town of Portorosso with his new friend Alberto. The film features the voice talents of Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer, Emma Berman, Maya Rudolph, Jim Gaffigan, Saver...
Chris and Taylor review the new movie musical "In The Heights," written by Quiara Alegria Hudes and directed by Jon M. Chu. Based on the Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the film tells the story of a predominant Dominican Washington Heights neighborhood in New York where every member of the community pursues their dreams of a better life. The film stars Anthony Ramos, Melissa Barrera, Leslie Grace, Corey Hawkins, Olga Merediz, Jimmy Smits, Gregory Diaz IV, Daphne Rub...
Summer is here and theme parks are thriving once again! Chris and Taylor explore the Universal Studios theme parks that have been an iconic part of pop culture where you go to ride the movies...but they are not alone. Our co-star this week is voice actor and fellow podcaster Steven Honeycutt who shares his memories as a theme park enthusiast and as a past employee of the company.
Chris and Taylor review the latest film in The Conjuring Universe "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It," written by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and directed by Michael Chaves. Once again following the paranormal cases of Ed and Lorraine Warren, the film is based on the true story of Arne Cheyenne Johnson who was convicted of murder in 1981 and claimed the devil made him do it. Starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, the film features Ruairi O'Connor, Sarah Catherine Hook, Julian Hillard...
For this Past Pick Chris challenged Taylor to watch the 1986 coming of age film "Stand By Me," written by Bruce A. Evans and Raynold Gideon with direction by Rob Reiner. Based on Stephen King's novella "The Body," the film follows four boys in 1959 who go off to find the dead body of a missing boy. The film stars Will Wheaton, River Phoenix, Cory Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, Kiefer Sutherland, Casey Siemaszko, John Cusack and Richard Dreyfuss.
This week Conan O'Brien takes his final bow to end an 11 year run of "Conan" on TBS, making for an incredible 28 year career as one of the most accomplished talk show hosts of all time. Chris and Taylor take a look back at the medium and brand that is uniquely Conan. From his late night shows, the Youtube Era, his podcast and the future on HBO Max, Conan remains nothing short of legend-hairy!
Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the 2nd half of Season 5 of "Lucifer," now streaming on Netflix. After the cliffhanger of God coming to Earth, Lucifer has a full plate dealing with his family, the return of his father, trying to say those 3 magic words to Chloe and still remaining his devilish fun self. The show stars Tom Ellis, Lauren German, Lesley-Ann Brandt, Kevin Alejandro, D.B. Woodside, Rachel Harris and Aimee Garcia with guest star Dennis Haysbert as God.
Chris and Taylor review Bo Burnham's latest comedy special "Inside," now streaming on Netflix. Returning to stand-up after a 5 year hiatus, Bo Burnham's new special is an incredible feat of creativity as it was all put together by himself (written, directed, edited and performed) in one room of his house during the pandemic. Funny, bizarre, genuine and raw...this is a must watch!
This week we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and the film debut of the adventuring archeologist Indiana Jones. That movie would launch a franchise which includes 3 follow up films, a TV series, books, video games, theme park attractions and more. Chris and Taylor dig up their favorite memories of this beloved series and read the clues for what future adventures Indy has in store.
Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the sci-fi horror sequel "A Quiet Place Part II," written and directed by John Krasinski. Following the events of the first film, the Abbott family venture away from their home and into the unknown, where the dangerous creatures are not the only threats they'll face. The film once again stars Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe and John Kransinski with newcomers Cillian Murphy and Djimon Hounsou.
Chris and Taylor review the new Disney live-action prequel "Cruella," written by Dana Fox and Tony McNamara with direction by Craig Gillespie. When Estella, an aspiring fashion designer, is taken under the wing of the Baroness von Hellman, the head of London's most prestigious fashion house, she soon finds her on the path that will turn her into the infamous Cruella de Vil. The film stars Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel Fry, Paul Walter Hauser, John McCrea and Mark Strong.
Marvel Studios' 4th Phase has already had a strong start with original series "WandaVision" and "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier." This week they debut their next original series "Loki" and next month return to the big screen with "Black Widow" after a 2 year hiatus. Naturally this got us hyped to talk about this massive slate from Marvel Studios and break down all the upcoming series and films!
Chris and Taylor review the latest Pokémon game "New Pokémon Snap," available on the Nintendo Switch. Acting as a sequel/updated take to the 1999 original "Pokémon Snap", in this game you explore the Lental region and use your skills to take photos of various Pokémon in their natural habitats. Mixing the classic style and game play with new features and updates, this game is a must for fans of the franchise.
The Pokémon franchise is celebrating its 25th anniversary...so it's time to take a look back at this mega-hit worldwide phenomenon! Chris and Taylor discuss all the evolutions of Pokémon from the trading cards, video games, animated series, feature films and more. So grab your Pokédex, Pokéballs and some potions...it's time to catch 'em all and become a Podcast...err...we mean...Pokémon Master!
Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the new zombie heist film "Army of the Dead," written by Zack Snyder, Shay Hatten and Joby Harold with direction by Zack Snyder. The film takes place during a massive zombie outbreak in Las Vegas where a group of mercenaries are hired to go in and collect money from a casino bank vault. The film features Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Omari Hardwick, Ana de la Reguera, Theo Rossi, Matthias Schweighöfer, Garret Dillahunt and Tig Notaro.
Body image and sex symbols have been at the forefront of Hollywood for decades. We are told what to strive for and what to idolize through the media on a daily basis, but these trends have been detrimental to the mental and physical health of society. Chris and Taylor are joined by comedian/actress Gina Brillon to discuss the evolution of beauty standards, the struggles women face in the media and the ongoing movement that healthy is becoming the new sexy.
Chris and Taylor review the new action thriller "Wrath of Man" written by Guy Ritchie, Ivan Atkinson and Marn Davies with direction by Guy Ritchie. The film stars Jason Statham as H, a new driver for a cash truck company who seeks to find answers and is on a mission for vengeance. The film also stars Holt McCallany, Josh Hartnett, Jeffrey Donovan, Eddie Marsan, Scott Eastwood, Laz Alonso and Andy Garcia.
Once Upon a Time...20 years ago, in fact, Dreamworks Animation changed the game with the Academy Award winning film "Shrek." The mix of fairy tale characters, modern comedy, incredible 3D animation and a stellar voice cast made for a very entertaining spin on the classic genre. Chris and Taylor discuss how this film spanned into a multi-faceted franchise with many layers and continues to be a loving series fans revisit ogre and ogre!
Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the new Amazon Prime animated series "Invincible," created by Robert Kirkman. Based on the comic book series the show follows Mark, the son of Earth's most powerful superhero, as he starts to get powers and takes on the identity of Invincible. The all-star voice cast includes Steven Yeun, J.K. Simmons, Sandra Oh, Gillian Jacobs, Walton Goggins, Andrew Rannells, Zazie Beetz, Zachary Quinto and Jason Mantzoukas.
The Potential Podcast is celebrating its One Year Anniversary! And there's no better way to celebrate than looking at one of the most brilliant sitcoms of all time, Seinfeld. Chris and Taylor discuss some of their favorite episodes and memories from this popculture icon that's known as "the show about nothing."
Spoiler Warning! Chris and Taylor review the Marvel Studios/Disney+ series "The Falcon and The Winter Solider," created by Malcolm Spellman and directed by Kari Skogland. Six months after the events of Avengers Endgame and being handed the sheild of Captain America, Sam Wilson teams up with Bucky Barnes against a group of Super Soldiers in a worldwide adventure. The show stars Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Erin Kellyman, Daniel Brühl and Emily VanCamp.
Taylor challenged Chris to watch the cult classic "Fletch," written by Andrew Bergman and directed by Michael Ritchie. The comedy stars Chevy Chase as Irwin M. "Fletch" Fletcher, a newspaper reporter who is hired to off a millionaire with cancer only to be on the run risking his own career when he realizes the man is faking it. The film features Joe Don Baker, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Richard Libertini, Tim Matheson, George Wendt and Geena Davis.
May The 4th Be With You! Chris and Taylor are joined once again by friend of the podcast and Star Wars fan Tim Fitzsimons to take a look back at the prequel trilogy which tells the story of how Anakin Skywalker turned to the dark side to become Darth Vader. Enjoy our deep dive into Episodes I, II and III as we celebrate Star Wars Day!
