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This is Serious Business

TiSBcast.comwww.tisbcast.com
Panel discussions of geek pop culture, and other super serious things.
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Episodes

TiSB #123: Fear is the Mind Killer

Things get spooky as we discuss our fears, horror movies good and bad (especially ones featuring Johnny Depp), and Christin's idea for a Sleepy Hollow episode.

Oct 28, 201441 min

TiSB #122: Gone Girl

A dynamic duo talks Gone Girl and how some things might be better if people were literal demons.

Oct 16, 201456 min

TiSB #121: Citizen Sim

We're joined by special guest Michael Solana, author of Citizen Sim: Cradle of the Stars. We discuss the future, technology, and fiction.

Oct 09, 20141 hr 4 min

TiSB #120: The Legend of Gordo the Puncher

Guest panelist Tal joins us for Steve's first time ever DMing a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. He weaves a scenario full of drama, love, deception, and (most of all) punching.

Oct 02, 20141 hr 39 min

TiSB #117: Making it up as we go

We come up with what we're talking about live, leading to a merry romp through music, the upcoming death of Wolverine, fighting games, horrible movies, and the "found footage" trend.

Sep 11, 201455 min

TiSB #116: MCU I See You

We go back to our roots with a retrospective on "Phase Two" of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, plus our take on the upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Sep 04, 201453 min

TiSB #115: Scottish Doctors and Angry Eyebrows

Our resident Whovians attend a midnight theater showing of the season premiere of Doctor Who, Deep Breath. We talk Peter Capaldi, Clara, and our hopes (and fears) for season 8.

Aug 28, 201444 min

TiSB #114: Fantasy Summer Box Office Finale!

A victor emerges in our closest Fantasy Summer Box Office game ever! There were many surprises, including Guardians of the Galaxy, Godzilla, and the massive bombing of Expendables 3.

Aug 21, 20141 hr

TiSB #112: Guardians of the Galaxy

What exactly constitutes a daughter of Thanos? What was in those blue drinks? And why is wood invulnerable to bullets and explosions? Also, this movie is great.

Aug 07, 201444 min

TiSB #106: Shanghai Swede

Marcus returns and talks about barely surviving Shanghai. We learn about Chinese culture, media, and hospitals.

Jun 26, 201451 min

TiSB #103: The Future, Past

A dynamic duo reviews and discusses Bryan Singer's long awaited return to the X-Men franchise, Days of Future Past. Spoiler alert, it's fine.

Jun 05, 201432 min

TiSB #100: Spider-Centennial

The G1+ panel reunites for to celebrate our 100th episode with a ridiculous romp through The Amazing Spiderman 2. Toasts and disagreements are abundant.

May 08, 20141 hr 11 min

TiSB #99: Retcon

An all bro panel talks Lucasfilm's recent Star Wars Extended Universe announcement. Then, we get serious about our love/hate relationship with conventions.

May 01, 201458 min

TiSB #97: Purple Weddings and a Funeral

It's a mega episode! The panel delves into Game of Thrones season 4, then Rob hosts the draft for Fantasy Summer Box Office 2014 (with Ben participating in spirit).

Apr 17, 20141 hr 9 min

TiSB #95: Two by Two

TiSB gets biblical as we dive into Noah and other biblical films; plus it's Trailer Time for X-Men: Days of Future Past and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

Apr 03, 20141 hr 18 min

TiSB #94: Late Night Lunacy

An iron three panel discusses late night comedy television in all its surprisingly dramatic glory, everything from SNL to Craig Ferguson to The Colbert Report. Also, Bastille is here! (Bastille is not actually here)

Mar 27, 201453 min

TiSB #93: The Dude Abides

It's a Coen-cast! The panel delves into dudeism before sweeping through Miller's Crossing, Fargo, and more! Just like Jeff, the brothers have no idea how to end each movie.

Mar 20, 20141 hr 2 min

TiSB #92: Historically Accurate

Christin leads an iron 3 panel through 300: Rise of an Empire, then discusses some actual historical fiction.

Mar 13, 201442 min

TiSB #89: Improvisode

An iron three panel takes an unplanned journey through Community, Nicolas Cage, and how Jubilee might someday save the X-Men (hint: never).

Feb 13, 201448 min

TiSB #88: Hearthstoned

Guest panelist Chris joins us for a discussion on this year's hilarious Superbowl and Blizzard's new free to play CCG, Hearthstone. Discussion ranges from casual play to advanced strategy.

Feb 06, 201458 min

TiSB #86: HULK SMASH! …into ebook market

We dive into the wonderful world of screenwriting, and thoroughly review FilmCritHulk's new ebook, Screenwriting 101. Plot holes! Hero's Journey! Star Wars/Star Trek! Wine! SMASH!

Jan 23, 20141 hr 9 min

TiSB #84: Welcome to 2014

A five person panel kicks off the new year with a recap of 2013's major ups and downs. Then we take a peek into the next 12 months of media madness.

Jan 11, 20141 hr 9 min

TiSB #83: Hobbits & Cumberdragons

It's that time of the year again! That's right, Peter Jackson movie time! A dynamic duo takes a deep look into The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Smaaaaaaaaaaawwwg.

Dec 19, 20131 hr 10 min

TiSB #82: Let’s Roll

The panel goes on its very first adventure in the mysterious world of Dungeons & Dragons. It does not end well... Featuring: Marcus, Jeff, Christin, Steve

Dec 12, 20131 hr 12 min

TiSB #81: Doctors Who

Jon hosts a special Thanksgiving look at the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special: The Day of the Doctor. Plus the debut of a new TiSB companion!

Dec 06, 201354 min

TiSB #80: Catching Fire

Happy Thanksgiving! TiSB celebrates this feasting day with an ironic hour of discussion on The Hunger Games: Catching Fire!

Nov 28, 2013
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