Join the Idiots as they discuss ten of the greatest non-Force users in Star Wars. From Grand Admirals and Moffs to Mandos and Bounty Hunters, we look at some of the most impressive Star Wars characters without use of the Force, those who can look a Jedi in the eyes and say "bring it on, bitch." - and mean it. Disagree with our list? Incensed that we omitted some amazing character? Did we accidentally name someone who it turns out actually is a Force user because in some random comic book they le...
May 15, 2024•59 min•Season 5Ep. 3
You asked for it, and we delivered. Six ideas for movies straight out of the Idiots' heads! This idea originally came up during the big Hollywood writer's strike, we joked about pitching our own ideas to Hollywood. (We would never actually scab like that though, and the folks on our Discord decided it sounded like a good idea... So here we have a few ideas, mostly coming from our writing folders, that we think would make good, or at least entertaining movies. If you'd like to hear about some of ...
Apr 17, 2024•46 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Join the Idiots at they discuss some media properties they feel are under represented in the video game market. There are tons of amazing games out there, and tons of amazing media properties. Even tons of amazing games based on amazing media properties... But there are some media properties that never seemed to get a good video game adaptation, and we think that's a crime, so we decided to talk about it. Now can someone tell me why there has never been a good Star Wars video game? Like what we ...
Apr 03, 2024•51 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Join the Idiots, a little late to the party as usual, as they discuss the Game Awards, which much to Zolgar's chagrin don't include tabletop games. We're back! Finally. The Idiots managed to both get sick at the same time and it took longer than expected for them to recover, but don't worry they're still just as stupid as ever! This week, the Idiots talk about the Game Awards. Well, Grimm talks about the Game Awards and Zolgar makes snarky comments because he rarely plays new AAA titles anymore....
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Join the Idiots as they discuss the toxicity and general bullheadedness of a certain subset of media fans. We've all been there. We've been excited about a piece of media, or we've been pissed off at a piece of media, or anywhere in between. We've probably said some things that maybe shouldn't have been said, or at least should have been phrased better. Most of us try to be cognizant about this behavior though and keep it from becoming a toxic trait. Some fans though seem to revel in this behavi...
Sep 29, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Join the Idiots as they discuss the remake/reboot/reimagining of the 1998 anime icon, Trigun. We were a little hesitant about Trigun Stampede when we first heard about it. Grimm especially had some 'old bun yells at clouds' moments with the design choices and the animation style. But we decided to sit down and watch it and, spoiler alert, we're both very glad we did. Released early in 2023, Trigun Stampede tells a new version of the story of Vash the Stampede, Nicholas D. Wolfwood, and Meryl Str...
Sep 13, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Join the Idiots as they discuss the age old question: Are video games art? Since the dawn of time, or at least the dawn of video games, people have denied that they are art, dismissed them as a medium for telling deep and meaningful stories. Somehow, despite many examples to the contrary that are available today, some still argue this point. Some still refuse to accept that video games are just as legitimate a media for conveying stories and ideas as books and movies. To this the Idiots have som...
Aug 30, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Join the Idiots as they discuss one of their favorite topics: tabletop RPGs, specifically the myriad of options that aren't Dungeons and Dragons. The Idiots each have more than two decades experience with tabletop roleplaying games, having both run and played a wide variety of games. While their opinion on Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition differs these days, both find themselves irritated at the frequency at which people decide to try to brute-force D&D 5e into running something outside of i...
Aug 16, 2023•56 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Join the Idiots as they answer the trending question "When did my favorite media franchise get political?" We've all heard the question or seen it on social media. When did Star Wars get so political, when did Star Trek get so political, when did comic books get so political. Feels like every week they're complaining about how yet another property has been 'ruined by a political agenda'. Well, we decided to talk about that now, in a time when a political agenda is threatening to actually ruin ou...
Aug 02, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Join the Idiots as they pretend to be smart and discuss the concepts of heroes, villains, antiheroes, antagonists and protagonists. We've all been there, talking about our favorite antiheroes and some uneducated turnip says their favorite antihero is Darth Vader or some shit. Well, Grimm is sick of it and Zolgar has Opinions on the matter too, so here we are. Also, did you know we're on the YouTubes now? Two Idiots and a Dog on YouTube Like what we do? Leave a rating and/or review on: Spotify ...
Jul 19, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Join the Idiots as they discuss one of the most common tropes in pop-culture and media, the One Person Army. It never fails. Thousands of enemies, hopeless odds, the fate of the world or something of equally dire importance hangs in the balance. Entire armies fail, and then one person rises up and does the impossible. It's been a staple of stories for probably as long as stories have been told. So, we decided we were definitely qualified to talk about it. Don't forget to check Robots Don't Age n...
Jul 05, 2023•37 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Join the Idiots as they discuss some of the technologies of Star Trek, and the (oft terrifying) real world ramifications thereof. We love Star Trek, we love the bright shiny virtually utopian future it shows us, where humans have matured as a species to the point where we exist as a singular species instead of thousands of little nations warring over resources or religion... but let's be honest, that's also how we know it's fiction, because humanity is likely to always have a penchant for greed,...
Jun 21, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Join the Idiots as they discuss the best 2022 Finnish film about a gold miner killing Nazis that they have seen this year, Sisu! Released in 2022, and finding its way to American cinemas in 2023, Sisu is a bloody, violent one-man-army type action movie featuring a lot of brutal Nazi kills. In short, it's a blast and if you haven't seen it yet, you should fix that. Starring Jorma Tommila, Aksel Hennie, Jack Doolan, Mimosa Willamo, Onni Tommila, and a really cute dog, this was a film that obviousl...
Jun 07, 2023•38 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Join the Idiots and special guest Cody from Robots Don't Age as they discuss the Terminator franchise in a long overdue episode. Released in 1984, with an excellent cast, the original Terminator was an awesome story of (wo)man vs. machine, with a simple and effective formula. It could be argued though that it didn't really take off until 1991 with Terminator 2: Judgement Day which really captured the interest of audiences, and had some absolutely stunning special effects for its day. Since it's ...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Join the Idiots as they discuss the 2023 film destined to become a Cult Classic, Renfield. Released in 2023 and starring Nicholas Cage, Nicholas Hoult, Awkwafina and an exceptionally talented supporting cast, including none other than Sonic the Hedgehog, I mean Ben Schwartz. Renfield is a modern day take on the story of Dracula, the acknowledges some of the past renditions of the tale, and even exists in a world where the book is a thing. This is not a dark, serious Dracula story. No, it's an en...
May 10, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Join the Idiots as they embark on a dangerous journey, just the two of them, across desolate, raider infested, radioactive wastelands, where there biggest concern is finding more gasoline... and discussing why every single part of that concept is bullshit. The Lone Wanderer roaming the wasteland. The survivalist set to ride out the apocalypse in his basement bunker stocked up with bullets and beans. Scavenging the ruins of a decades or even centuries old civilization looking for gasoline or bull...
Apr 26, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Join the Idiots as they discuss the strange, stylistic action movie named after puppet theater, Bunraku. Released in 2010, starring Josh Hartnett, Woody Harrelson, Demi Moore, Gackt, and the legendary Ron Perlman, this hyper stylistic action film has largely been forgotten. It's strange, and humorous at times, featuring aesthetics pulled heavily from Japanese puppet theater, or Bunraku. It's a story of vengeance, romance, betrayal, and just wanting to serve the drinks. Is it worth the watch? Lis...
Apr 12, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Join the Idiots and a few new friends as they discuss steampunk in pop-culture at Tucson's own Steampunk Convention! Steampunk touches and influences a lot of media, but at the same time, how much in mainstream is truly steampunk, as opposed to just having elements of it? That's what we're here to talk about, with all the intelligence and professionalism you've come to expect from the Idiots, with help from a handful of congoers! As this episode was recorded live at the convention, there's some ...
Mar 29, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Join the Idiots as they discuss some of the worst adaptations of media to ever grace our screens. We've all had it happen. They announce a movie based on a property we love, we go to the theater, get our soda and popcorn and settle in to watch our favorite thing up on the silver screen. We know it's going to be different, and probably not as good as the source material because things have to be changed for different media formats... but what we see on that screen makes our soda go flat, our popc...
Mar 15, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Join the Idiots as they discuss some of their favorite four (or more) legged companions from media. Dogmeat, Jonesy, Appa, so many movies, games, tv shows, etc. have animal companions in them, and they're all good boys and girls, but the Idiots have their favorites. When you're done, go give the Red Panda some over and listen to... Chatsunami Like what we do? Leave a rating and/or review on: Spotify Apple Goodpods Or whatever fine service you're listening to us on You can also support us on: htt...
Mar 01, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Join the Idiots as they discuss the 1987 Vampire film The Lost Boys with all the professionalism you have come to expect. Released in 1987 and starring Kiefer Sutherland, Dianne Wiest, Corey Feldman, Alex Winter, and a handful of other people no one had really heard of back in the 80s, this low-budget action/horror/comedy was destined to become a cult classic. It's a brilliant mix of delightfully done horror and clever one liners all from a cast that was perfect for what this film needed. Remark...
Feb 15, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Join the Idiots as they discuss six oft hated entries in to the Star Wars franchise. A Long Long Time Ago in a Desert Far Far Away (in California, so not actually that far), a guy named George started filming a silly space opera that was in no small part social commentary on the war in Vietnam. This little film called "Star Wars" (later re-titled "A New Hope") would go on to launch one of the biggest Sci-Fi franchises of all time with its original three films. Then, some years later (16 years af...
Feb 01, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Join the Idiots as they discuss this popular saying, and why it just doesn't work. We've all heard it, especially from people as they consume the works of a known bigot or similar "I separate the art from the artist", but as any decent artist will tell you: That's impossible. Creators pour themselves in to the work they create, and supporting the work supports the creator and says, at best "their views aren't a deal breaker to me." Don't forget to give our friend John a listen! Sense of Shelf Li...
Jan 18, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Join the Idiots as they discuss the line between Science Fiction and Fantasy, or whether there even is one at all. We've all been there "What's your favorite sci-fi movie?" "Probably 2001: A Space Odyssey, yours?" "Star Wars." "Dude, that's fantasy in space!" and then a fist fight ensues. What, you've never been in a fist fight over the classification of films? Just me? OK... let's try another approach. There's a lot of overlap in the realms of modern science fiction and fantasy, totally-not-mag...
Jan 04, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Join the Idiots as they discuss the plight of Origin Story movies, a potential factor in Marvel Fatigue. You go in to the latest superhero blockbuster, and either it's an ensemble film with 20 characters you need to watch two dozen other films to know the full story, or it's the origin story of a new (to this particular cinematic universe) hero! When it's a new hero, you find yourself thinking "hey, I've seen this movie before." because it feels like every hero origin story follows the exact sam...
Dec 21, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 26
The Idiots discuss the family action film starring Ryan Reynolds and Mini-Ryan Reynolds, The Adam Project. Released in 2022 on Netflix, and starring Ryan Reynolds, Walker Scobel, and Zoe Saldana, along with Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Garner, and bunch of other great supporting cast members, The Adam Project is, well, a Ryan Reynolds film. It avoids some tropes and pitfalls of the genre, and is better than it really has any right to be, but at the end of the day it's just a fun, rather forgettable ex...
Dec 07, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Join the Idiots in a discussion of media creators and personalities who have a great impact on their lives. For so many of us, certain pieces of media are a major part of our lives, sometimes even to the point of saving our life. One such piece for Grimm was Batman: The Animated Series, so in honor of Kevin Conroy we decided to do something a little more low key and serious (for us), talking about the media and people of media who have had a major impact on our lives. Don't forget to give our fr...
Nov 23, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 24
The Idiots discuss the oddly named, female fronted action romp that is Gunpowder Milkshake. Released in 2021, this feels almost like Netflix's attempt to launch their own John Wick type film series. The stylistic choices and over the top action sequences make this film sit nicely alongside other action greats, but what really sells it is the cast. Starring Karen Gillan, Lena Heady, Michelle Yeoh, Angella Basset, Paul Giamatti, and of course, Chloe Coleman, along with a great supporting cast. It'...
Nov 09, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 23
The Idiots discuss the post apocalyptic cinematic masterpiece Mad Max: Fury Road Released in 2015, this film relaunched the franchise that formed our very concept of 'post apocalypse' in media. Starring Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, and Hugh Keays-Bryne, along with an excellent supporting cast, an amazing and insane stunts department, and some top notch visual effects, this film lives up to the legacy of the original Mad Max films, and one would expect nothing less from the legenda...
Oct 26, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Join Zolgar as he chats about two indie titles! Coywolf from Comic Cartel and Monster by Ryan Quackenbush. One is a supernatural superhero book based on pre-colonial American legends, the other is an alternate take on Frankenstein, meant to be accompanied by a piece of classical music. Both are excellent books, and would have been hard pressed to fill an episode alone. Buy yourself these excellent indie books: https://coywolfcomic.com/ https://ryanquackenbush.storenvy.com/ Read Zolgar's flash fi...
Oct 25, 2022•9 min•Season 2Ep. 20
