It's been a long while since the mics were turned on. What was suppose to be a warm up ended up being a return episode. Listen in and let us know what you think. Did you miss us? Because we missed you. We are The Rabblecast!
Netflix recently released the third and final chapter in the new, Transformers: War for Cybertron trilogy(from Rooster Teeth Studios, Takara Tomy, and Netflix). The story follows the ongoing battle between the Autobots(led by Optimus Prime) and the Decepticons(led by Megatron) as they wage war with one another from their home planet of Cybertron to Earth and back! We also take a look out the emerging legal battle between Scarlett Johansson and Disney over the "day and date" release of, Black Wid...
He-Man is back! Masters of the Universe: Revelations is a sequel to the 1983-1985 series(from Filmation Associates). Written by Kevin Smith(yes, that Kevin Smith) and his creative team of writers. Part one consisting of the first five episodes is out now! Masters of the Universe: Revelations is made possible by Mattel Television, Powerhouse Animation Studios, and Netflix. We go over some of the different story elements, the history of the series, and some of the controversy surrounding the the s...
Richard Donner(aged 91), was an American filmmaker whose notable works included some of the most financially-successful films of the 1970s and 1980s. His career spanned over 50 years, crossing multiple genres and filmmaking trends. Marvel Studios' Black Widow is the latest cinematic entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe(MCU). After a year of delays due to the pandemic we finally get to see Scarlett Johansson in her own solo Marvel film. All of this and more! We are The Rabblecast!...
It has been a long while. Let's see if we remember how to do this. Listen in and catch up! We are The Rabblecast!
We live in a world with a plethora of streaming apps and services. It's nice to see one of them try to streamline themselves. HBO Max will replace HBO GO and HBO NOW at the end of July 2020. AT&T and Warner Bros. are hoping to be another serious competitor in the digital streaming business. One of their deals will bring us a new cut of Justice League! The 2017 film will have a new life as the #SnyderCut will be an exclusive to HBO Max in 2021. Will you watch the new cut of the film? We are T...
If you are looking for something to do while most things are closed or shut down we recommend looking into a virtual reality headset. We recently picked up an, Oculus Quest headset and we have been experimenting with different games and ways to interact with others socially from the comfort of our living room. Also, in the idea of enjoying things from home, we recently watched Rian Johnson's, Knives Out (2019). A murder mystery story told in the styling of, Agatha Christie. See if you can figure...
The current state of affairs in the world makes it difficult to record a show about movies, comics, and other forms of entertainment and pop culture. We try our best to relate our experiences with discrimination and how that can help us understand what is happening in the world today. And why we should have a conversation about racism if we hope to make a better tomorrow for all of us. Then, on a lighter note, we talk about the recent release of a 90's side scrolling sequel, Streets of Rage 4 ! ...
After a recent stay in the hospital we had some down time to watch a few different movies! Thank goodness for Netflix! First on the short list, The Highwaymen an American period crime drama film directed by John Lee Hancock. The film stars Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson as Frank Hamer and Maney Gault, two former Texas Rangers who attempt to track down and apprehend notorious criminals Bonnie and Clyde in the 1930s. Then we move onto, Uncut Gems an American crime thriller film directed by Josh...
We are continuing the idea of searching for fun films to watch while we're at home. On this episode we talk about, Extraction starring Chris Hemsworth(some of you may know him as, Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe). Based on a graphic novel from, Ande Parks and written by Ande Parks and the Russo Bros.(Directors of many MCU movies). Directed by, Sam Hargrave. It is currently available on Netflix. This episode also marks the 14 year anniversary of The Rabblecast! We are The Rabblecast!...
We're trying to be responsible by following the Stay At Home orders that are currently in place in NJ. What better way to enjoy time at home than to watch movies that we missed out on in 2019? I recently watched Men In Black: International starring, Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson. While it had its moments, it wasn't as fun as the originals. And then we went onto, Brightburn starring Elizabeth Banks, David Denman, and Jackson Dunn. This movie presents a simple premise. What if Superman turned...
What do you do when you can't go to the movies? What if you could have new releases come straight home to you? That's the main dispute that's going on between AMC Theaters and Universal Pictures after the release of, Trolls World Tour for premium video on demand. Universal Pictures thought it was a good idea to release the film straight into our homes for those sheltering in place. AMC is upset that the studio bypassed the theater release. Where do you land on this dispute? We also talk about, O...
During this crazy time some of us have been given time to be home. Time with our families, time with our hobbies, or just time by ourselves. What do you do to pass the time? On this episode, we try to give everyone out there a few suggestions on what to do, what to watch, or just a way to pass the time until we can get back to some sort of a routine. Have any suggestions? If you want to share some of your stories let us know! We are The Rabblecast!
It's been awhile, but the show is back! Listen in and let's catch up with a few different things in this crazy time that we're all going through. Although this is just a catch up episode, we do talk about how the current pandemic has affected not only us as individuals, but some of the different industries that we rely upon for entertainment. Let's jump in and get back to having some fun with this episode. There's more on the way! Thank you for listening. We are The Rabblecast!...
We made it! The back log of shows for 2019 has been completed as of this episode! If you have been enjoying this rapid release of episodes, thank you. It's a relief to get all the shows up for everyone to listen to. On this episode, you can expect a variety of different topics. Movies, wrestling, comics, and more! We go over season one of The Boys and give our thoughts on how the show was adapted for Amazon Prime Video. Doug gives us a rundown of AEW's All Out 2019 PPV. Matches, highlights, and ...
The fifth of six episodes, recorded earlier this year, that had to be delayed due to time constraints. We're almost there. If you have been enjoying this continuous release of shows, thank you for listening! Blood drives, they're a good cause. You go and donate some blood so hospitals can help those with medical emergencies. Easy enough, right? Well, Doug tells us about his recent trip to donate and the difficulties he ran into. From there, we drift into our mutual love of movies by talking abou...
The fourth of six episodes, recorded earlier this year, that had to be delayed due to time constraints. We hope you enjoy the show and thank you for listening. The music industry has always been an intriguing machine. How do the artist make money when there are so many people to pay? This especially was the question even before peer to peer sharing became a thing. Now, it's streaming music. How do you divide the profits and is it really worth it for the artist? We also talk about the DC Extended...
Here is the third of six episodes, recorded earlier this year, that had to be delayed due to time constraints. We hope you are enjoying these episodes as much as we did recording them. On this episode we talk about the 50th anniversary of Woodstock and some of the stories that have come out over the years. We also talk about Woodstock 1994 and 1999 and some the personal stories tied to them. We hear about some concert stories from Hernandez and his love for KISS. And we also talk about the passi...
Let's keep this going! Here is the second of six episodes, recorded earlier this year, that had to be delayed due to time constraints. We're hoping to clear out the back log before the end of the year. On this episode, we talk about deleted scenes from movies. Avengers: Endgame has a bunch of different extras and deleted scenes that fans have been pouring over and we discuss a few of those. We also mention deleted scenes from The Warriors(1979) and Empire Records(1995). From there, the discussio...
Here it is! We promised that there were more episodes waiting to be released. This is the first of six episodes, recorded earlier this year, that had to be delayed due to time constraints. On this episode we talk about some news that came out of San Diego Comic Con 2019(albeit, older news at this point). We also discuss some Transformers toys announcements. And it wouldn't be complete without some talk about streaming services, Netflix and Disney+ specifically. We talk about the passing of Rutge...
After a little over seven years on The Rabblecast, we bid a fond farewell to on of the hosts of the show. Doug, who bravely filled the then vacant hosting spot, will be leaving the show. With that in mind we go back to familiar territory for this episode's conversation. Professional wrestling! The past, the present, and where it is going. And trust us, there's a whole lot more in this episode. *(Original recording date 11/06/2019) We are The Rabblecast!...
Happy Halloween! While this is technically our Halloween episode, it is not our main topic. We do get into the frustration of seeing Christmas decorations before the month of October has even finished. Erik talks about looking forward to taking his son out Trick or Treating. And Doug finishes his list for the 31 Nights of Horror movie list. The conversation then turns to comedy and the difference between comedy that punches up or comedy that punches down. The tradition(often times) in comedy is ...
In this episode, we get a surprising origin story of, Kellogg's Corn Flakes? We find out how the breakfast cereal was created from a mistake and how it was used originally in a sanitarium to keep the patients subdued. Somehow, from there we detour into a conversation about religion and the different sects that branch of from their larger counterparts. Erik gets an education about the Branch Davidians. The world of sports also gets an honorable mention in this area. We also run down the list of h...
In the past, we have talked about Doug's love/hate relationship with big cities. With that in mind he wanted to knock a few life experiences off of his list before leaving NJ in the near future. Listen in and find out what happened on Doug's walkabout. We also talk about the recent release of, Joker. Starring, Joaquin Phoenix and directed by Todd Phillips. The one-off film tells the tale of a possible origin for one of DC Comics' greatest villains using New York City as the stand-in for Gotham C...
People like feeling good. For some, that means working out, eating well, and maybe the occasional protein shake. And that can lead to a few gassy moments as your body tries to figure out what to do with all that extra protein. Just be sure you're not trapped in an enclosed area soon after having one after a nice workout. We also talk about competitiveness. Do you have what it takes to win, no matter the cost? Many sports athletes have admitted to being sore losers. The idea of "go big or go home...
On this episode, we find out what happens when you leave a door unlocked and you need to call a friend to check on your home. We talk about a new documentary, Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street. The documentary follows Mark Patton's life after starring in the second Nightmare on Elm Street movie. We also talk about the passing of Sid Haig(aged 80). Haig, was an American actor, film producer, and musician. He is known for his roles in several of Jack Hill's blaxploitation films from the 19...
Before we resume posting of our backlog of episodes we thought we'd continue with some of the more recent content. In our last episode we announced that Doug will be leaving the show in the near future(no date has been given as of this posting), so we thought a continuation of his adventures would be in order. In this episode we learn the importance of maintenance in various different forms. Try as we might, everything can use a little love and care before breaking down into a heap useless parts...
As we continue to empty out the back log of episodes, we thought it prudent to skip ahead a couple episodes to give everyone an update on what's been going. We will release the other episodes, don't worry about that. This episode in particular has some important updates that we wanted to share with everyone. As to what those updates are, we'll let the episode speak for itself. If you have been wondering where we've been? You will find the answers within(Hey that rhymed). Jump on in and enjoy the...
Once again, we continue to empty the back log of episodes recorded over the past couple of months. As luck would have it, today Netflix announced season 4 for Stranger Things. The Duffer brothers will be coming up with another nightmare scenario for the rag tag group of kids to overcome. But first! We finally get a chance to let everyone know what we thought about season 3! Our thoughts, our reactions, and more! We also rekindle our conversation about streaming service and how the competition is...
Although this episode is a bit behind as far as the content discussed, it's still fun to talk about the different movie experiences we had. Doug went to watch Midsommar . From Director, Ari Aster best known for writing and directing Hereditary , as well as the short film The Strange Thing About the Johnsons . As many of you know, Doug is a big fan of all things Horror. We'll find out his thoughts on this and more. Erik went to watch Spider-Man: Far From Home . The latest offering in the Disney/M...
