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Armchair Producers

210 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago -

The weekly ramblings of Travis and George. Nerd-dom, cinophiles and shenanigans.

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Episode 51: The retro episode where we talk about old stuff

October 04, 2019 02:36 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB

This week Travis and George spend far too much time talking about older stuff... older games, older shows, older movies...

Episode 50: Plenty of Time Talking About Nothing

September 16, 2019 10:26 - 1 hour - 87.3 MB

This week George samples the two new 'big' shows on Netflix and Prime Video -- The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, and Carnival Row. Meanwhile, Travis finally got to watch Quentin Tarantino's latest movie, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. This episode is brought to you by Vaugn: A Mystery Detective Thriller. Go and show your support for George’s first novel on Kickstarter. https://kickstarter.com/projects/65309794/vaugn-a-mystery-detective-thriller

Episode 49: New Shows and Tarantino

September 04, 2019 22:47 - 1 hour - 87.3 MB

This week George samples the two new 'big' shows on Netflix and Prime Video -- The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, and Carnival Row. Meanwhile, Travis finally got to watch Quentin Tarantino's latest movie, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. This episode is brought to you by Vaugn: A Mystery Detective Thriller. Go and show your support for George’s first novel on Kickstarter. https://kickstarter.com/projects/65309794/vaugn-a-mystery-detective-thriller

Episode 48: Two Grumpy Middle-Aged Men

August 22, 2019 12:04 - 1 hour - 73.2 MB

Greetings and Salutations! This week, George watched the Netflix special, Invader Zim: Enter The Florpus; he finally watched Spider-Man: Into The Spider-verse on Amazon Prime Video, and has ventured further into The Wheel of Time Saga care of Audible. Meanwhile Travis watched Season 2 of the Netflix show, Mindhunter, and the Dirty Harry movie, The Dead Pool. We also talk about Disney+ officially coming to Australia, the future of Spider-man and the MCU, and The Matrix 4.

Episode 47: GLOW dims slightly, and Wu Assassins mildly satisfies

August 15, 2019 22:27 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

Hey folks, This week Travis and George didn’t have a huge amount of time to watch things, but they still cobbled together a show for ya! Travis spoiled himself by getting a wire-free Oculus Rift. He also dove back into the world of Far Cry 5 — or more specifically the Vietnam expansion missions. Next he watched Season 3 of Glow on Netflix. While it started well, he felt it lost a little gusto towards the end. Then Travis (and George slightly) talk about the new album from Slipnot; We Are ...

Episode 46: The Boys, '70's Movies, and NOS4A2

August 07, 2019 22:01 - 1 hour - 87.3 MB

This week Travis went down memory lane, visiting 1970's cinema-land and (in particular) San Francisco. He watched Dirty Harry, and Bullit. Both Trav, and George smashed through Season 1 of The Boys. While Travis really enjoyed it, George found that it was missing emotional gut-punching to pair with the more visceral imagery. George also binged NOS4A2, a supernatural, horror series featuring Zachary Quinto as the near-titular sucker. He's not your usual vampire, and the heroes of this serie...

Episode 45: Finally watching things again!

July 31, 2019 23:32 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

After a few weeks of house moving, and finishing a book, Travis and George actually had some time to watch some things. George has binge-watched Season 1 of Another Life on Netflix, he re-watched Alita Battle Angel (now available on physical and digital release), and Hellboy (2019). Meanwhile, Travis has met someone. . . or rather he's met a few someones. . . he's met The Boys (on Amazon Prime), and he's in love. He's also discovered enjoyment in a series called Shtisel, a series from Isr...

Episode 44: Zooming It!

July 24, 2019 03:37 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

This week Travis does most of the talking as George has been deep into finishing my book. It’s also the first time we’ve done a remote show since G&T Podcast. . . so quiet a while!

Episode 43: Spider-Man: Far From Home Spoilercast

July 13, 2019 10:26 - 1 hour - 90.1 MB

In this new episode Travis and George talk through their thoughts of the latest Spider-Man movie, lament not having more of Jake Gyllenhaal. George talks a little about the new season of Stranger Things on Netflix, as well as two audiobooks, Too Like The Lightning by Ada Palmer, and The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. Elsewhere, Travis continues to morph into an alternate reality version of himself as he has found yet another musical he enjoyed, Come from Away. He also lambasts the tr...

Episode 42: Is Travis being that which he so hates?

June 27, 2019 05:03 - 1 hour - 75.3 MB

This week, Travis reviews Toy Story 4, I am Mother on Netflix and the first few hours of The Last of Us on PS4 . . . he remains woefully m’eh! Meanwhile George started watching Hanna on Amazon Prime and is finding its pacing chances from the movie tough to digest.

Episode 41 for real this time: Black Mirror Season 5, recapping thoughts on Good Omens and Godzilla

June 20, 2019 02:55 - 1 hour - 79.8 MB

Returning to the normal format, Travis gives his thoughts on Season 5 of Black Mirror and George tried to work out how he felt about the final season of Jessica Jones

Episode 41 ish: Good Omens and the King of Monsters

June 13, 2019 05:54 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

This week George put a lot of effort into watching something that wasn’t 10, 15 or 20 years old. He watched Good Omens on Amazon Prime and checked out Godzilla 2 at the cinema.

Episode 40: Brightburn . . . or Brightbart?

May 30, 2019 08:47 - 1 hour - 83.4 MB

This week Travis gives his impressions on Brightburn, George has been rewatching the joyfully brilliant Studio Ghibli movies. Travis and George also consider what it could be if DC/Warner made an Elseworlds movie akin to Brightburn, but for Superman... and Clark Kent joined Brightbart, supported Trump and it all went weird.

Episode 39: John Wick and the End of Game of Thrones.

May 23, 2019 01:58 - 1 hour - 76.6 MB

This week George and Travis talk through their thoughts on the new Dark Crystal tv show trailer, Batwoman, John Wick and the end of Game of Thrones.

Episode 38: Chernobyl Pikachu.

May 17, 2019 01:35 - 1 hour - 81 MB

Travis and George have kinda fallen in love with the HBO mini-series, Chernobyl. Also, George really enjoyed Detective Pikachu.

Episode 37: The First Part of the show!

May 02, 2019 00:40 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

This week George is gonna talk about the sequel you never knew you needed… Titanic 2! He also offers his thoughts on Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 3. Meanwhile Travis smashed through season 1 of Black Summer and Roam Empire.

Episode 37.5: Avengers: Endgame Spoilercast

May 02, 2019 00:11 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

This week we’re gonna be talking through our thoughts on Avengers: Endgame, so if you’ve not seen the movie are are spoiler sensitive, please come back to this episode later.

Episode 36: Star Wars Appeasment and TV Binge Watching

April 18, 2019 02:14 - 1 hour - 83.4 MB

In this week’s show, we talk through our thoughts on Star Wars Episode 9’s teaser trailer. Travis watched a limited release chiller/thriller movie called The Hole in the Ground. He also started watching Black Summer on Netflix — a spin-off show from Z-Nation, but more serious. George meanwhile watched the first episode of Game of Thrones Season 8, smashed through season 2 of Westworld, and began watching True Blood for the first time.

Episode 35: Shazam! Spoilercast and Billie Eilish

April 10, 2019 11:50 - 1 hour - 83.5 MB

This week we talk through our thoughts on the latest DC Comics movie adaptation, Shazam! (can't forget the exclamation mark, can we). We also take a dive into the unusual world of music and Billie Eilish

Episode 34: Loosely based on real life.

April 07, 2019 11:11 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

As usual, intro and outdo music is graciously supplied by Aurora.

Episode 33: They're Gonna do it, so we might as well do it first!

March 29, 2019 09:18

There is still time to support Travis’ World’s Greatest Shave drive! https://secure.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/registrant/FundraisingPage.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2GgI2ICBIe7O_-1y1C8LbTDmQkW4GusNk9m8NEmx-P5ZSBGQx32v6oB0I&RegistrationID=750827 As usual, intro and outdo music is graciously supplied by Aurora.

Pre-Episode 33: New ways to consume!

March 25, 2019 23:49

Greetings folks! Just thought we’d let you know that Armchair Producers is now on Soundcloud (regularly and not intermittently) as well as Spotify Podcasts! So whatever OS you use, you can get access to our wonderful content! Also, Episode 33 will be the first attempt from us to stream the show live on Twitch. We are expecting this to be a bit of a cluster-truck, so please bare with us as we learn the platform and strive to improve every week. Thanks so much for your support thus far an...

Episode 32: Netflix's Latest Offerings

March 21, 2019 00:25 - 1 hour - 88.9 MB

There is still time to support Travis’ World’s Greatest Shave drive! https://secure.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/registrant/FundraisingPage.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2GgI2ICBIe7O_-1y1C8LbTDmQkW4GusNk9m8NEmx-P5ZSBGQx32v6oB0I&RegistrationID=750827 As usual, intro and outdo music is graciously supplied by Aurora.

Episode 31: Captain Marvel Spoilercast

March 14, 2019 04:15 - 1 hour - 141 MB

Please support Travis’ World’s Greatest Shave drive! https://secure.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/registrant/FundraisingPage.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2GgI2ICBIe7O_-1y1C8LbTDmQkW4GusNk9m8NEmx-P5ZSBGQx32v6oB0I&RegistrationID=750827

Episode 30: Michael Jackson Documentary

March 06, 2019 11:57 - 1 hour - 140 MB

Travis has finally watched Alita: Battle Angel. We talk through some of our music options this week. Then we talk through Travis' early thoughts on the new Michael Jackson documentary.

Episode 29: Star Trek vs The Orville

February 28, 2019 01:19 - 1 hour - 134 MB

Travis and George discuss "This Land" by Gary Clark Jr, as well as the new work from Greta Van Fleet and The Struts. Then Travis goes on an impassioned speech about how CBS messed up Star Trek Discovery and how Seth McFarlane got The Orville so right. Finally, George talks through his first 34 hours of BioWare's Anthem.

Episode 28: Anthem, Alita and Vice discussions

February 20, 2019 23:32 - 1 hour - 138 MB

We go through a plethora of Netflix shows we've smashed, as well as Anthem early thoughts, Tetris 99 and Apex Legends.

Episode 27: Russian Doll Syndrome

February 13, 2019 02:59 - 1 hour - 131 MB

Wherein we discuss our TV, Movie and music comings and goings as only we can.

Episode 26 - Is it possible to separate terrible deeds of artists from their work?

February 06, 2019 06:10 - 1 hour - 134 MB

Pre and post-show music is graciously provided by Aurora. Please show them support with the following links… https://aurora-acoustic.bandcamp.com https://www.facebook.com/owenandlouiseaurora/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv9g5f18b84bl9MekUhyslA

Episode 25 - Glass Review

January 30, 2019 05:19 - 1 hour - 120 MB

The weekly show from George Terran and Travis Croft where they talk through the movies and TV they've watched, the games they've played and the music they experienced.

Episode 24 - 2018 Retrospective and Ramblings

January 22, 2019 04:07 - 1 hour - 128 MB

We run through the movies, games Tv shows etc... that were memorable for us in 2018.

Episode 23 - The Forgotten Podcast

January 09, 2019 03:23 - 1 hour - 113 MB

I forgot to upload an episode we recorded in November... so here it is.

Episode 22 -- Return of the Babble

November 06, 2018 00:44 - 1 hour - 101 MB

After months off the pod-waves, George and Travis return to discuss what they've been doing, they talk about Venom, Dungeons and Dragons and the early days of Red Dead Redemption 2

Episode 021 - SPOILERCAST FOR AVENGERS

May 02, 2018 11:40 - 1 hour - 115 MB

SPOILERCAST - AVENGERS: Infinity War

Episode 20

April 12, 2018 04:06 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MB

Travis and George talk the talk and walk the walk.

Episode 019: George goes it alone.

March 25, 2018 10:41 - 45 minutes - 61 MB

This episode of Armchair Producers is brought to you but Fried Brain Productions. Head on over to www.patreon.com/friedbrainproductions to show your support for the show.   In this week’s episode George goes it alone while Travis has adventures in the real world.   George’s life has been overtaken by The Darkest Dungeon on Nintendo Switch.   Then he talks about Jessica Jones Season 2.   Finally, he gives his thoughts on the new Infinity War trailer and tries to explain why he doesn’t...

Episode 018: The Oscars

March 19, 2018 00:33 - 1 hour - 95 MB

The Oscars

EPISODE 017: IMPROV COMEDY AND MCU MUSIC CHALLENGE

March 12, 2018 11:07 - 1 hour - 77.4 MB

We watch some stuff, George starts doing Improv comedy and Travis challenges George to NAME THAT MOVIE for some randomly chosen MCU music scores.

Episode 016: Black Panther Spoiler-cast

March 05, 2018 23:33 - 1 hour - 89.5 MB

Travis and George talk through their thoughts on Black Panther

Episode 015 - The Ritual in many parts

February 18, 2018 07:37 - 1 hour - 89.1 MB

Travis and George experience a Tommy Wiseau fan-made trailer for The Joker. George reviews The Ritual from Netflix. Travis reviews Darkest Hour - the Gary Oldman one, not the Emile Hirsch one. They also wonder why people are making Music from and Inspired by albums in the digital streaming/playlist age.

Black Panther Spoiler-cast Update

February 15, 2018 03:50

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Episode 014: Trailer Talk

February 13, 2018 21:27 - 1 hour - 137 MB

00:00:01 - 00:10:24 -- Intro and Star Trek Discovery 00:10:25 - 00:26:30 -- Cloverfield Paradox 00:26:26 - 00:32:12 -- Bright Sun Films on YouTube 00:32:13 - 00:36:57 -- Schitt's Creek and The Sinner 00:36:58 - 00:39:00 -- Altered Carbon 00:39:01 - 00:41:56 -- Mercenary Kings on Switch 00:41:57 - 00:46:49 -- They Are Billions Trailer Tale 00:46:50 - 00:54:51 -- Mission Impossible: Fallout 00:54:52 - 00:57:55 -- Jurassic World: Lost Kingdom 00:57:56 - 01:07:22 -- Solo: A Star Wars S...

Episode 013: Fever Ray and Black Lightning

February 05, 2018 22:54 - 1 hour - 94.8 MB

00:00:00 Pre-amble and housekeeping. 00:08:30 What We've Been Watching and Playing 00:51:09 Mission Music - Fever Ray's Plunge 01:00:00 Challenge Mode. We are betting on Lawn Bowls and the terrible movie is The Ouiji Experiment on Netflix. Follow us on www.facebook facebook.com/groups/friedbrainproductions or on Twitter @eviltrav and @thefriedbrai

Episode 012 - The Greatest Actors of All Time

January 28, 2018 22:35 - 1 hour - 50.1 MB

00:00:00 - Pre-show warm-up stuff - 00:02:58 00:02:59 - Intro and Housekeeping --> Greetings --> Facebook.com/groups/friedbrainproductions --> patreon.com/friedbrainproductions - 00:11:22 00:11:23 - What We've Been Watching --> Manhunt: Unibomber 00:17:50 --> Star Trek Discovery and Tarantino Trek 00:28:14 --> The Post 00:37:13 --> Hail, Caesar! 00:43:41 --> Godzilla (Netflix Anime) 00:48:45 --> Black Mirror San Junipero 00:57:20 00:57:21 - Deep Dive Topic: The Greatest Actors of All Time...

Episode 011

January 21, 2018 01:54 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

We have our first 'proper' show introduction. We talk about Black Mirror and the difference between Science Fiction and Science Fantasy. Dirk Gently; The End of the F***ing World; Battle Chef Brigade; Never Stop Sneaking; State of Decay; Wish I Was Here & Going In Style. Deep Dive topic: Regarding Aldous Harding's Party. Travis reviews The Christmas Prince from Netflix.

The Armchair Producers are on Patreon

January 17, 2018 05:31

Greetings Fried Fellows! This is just a quick update that we're going to be active on www.patreon.com starting from next week! There are a bunch of perks for backing us at a different levels, but we want to know what levels you would like to see. Permalink

Episode 010.5: The Second of The Two Parter - The Sequel

January 14, 2018 09:29 - 1 hour - 26 MB

In the second half of our mammoth return, we give our thoughts on Gary Numan's latest Album - Savage.

Episode 010: The Two Parter

January 07, 2018 21:49 - 1 hour - 29.1 MB

We return for the new year with Star Wars thoughts and Predictions for 2018

Friendly Reminder

January 05, 2018 00:39

This is gonna be our 2018 look-ahead show with some crazy predictions for the entertainment industry for the best Armchair Produces in the backseat driving biz!

Episode 010 - Delayed

December 20, 2017 04:44

Hey folks, Sorry that we've not been able to record and upload the latest episode of Armchair Produces for you yet. Life intervenes from time to time... that and I've been terrible at remembering to organize a recording sessions with The Man, The Myth and the Legend, Travis Croft. Nevertheless we will be recording prior to Christmas and we will have a huge breakdown of our thoughts on what appears to be possibly the move polarizing Star Wars movies of all time.

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