Cavebabble Podcast
299 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsA weekly dose of humor and oddity, as the CAVE (Courtney, Amber, Valerie, Eric) babbles about what they love most- movies, road trips, and odd things to eat.
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Cavebabble 142: The Cabin in the Woods
October 21, 2012 22:40 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBTonight, we take a blood-spattered look at The Cabin in the Woods, the genre-bending film from the mind of writer/producer Joss Whedon. Warning! There be spoilers here! And just in time for Halloween. Also included are two Cavebabble Eats Odd Things.This episode is brought to you by I'm Thor.
Cavebabble 141: Judging Dredds
September 29, 2012 05:29 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBJudge Dredd began laying down the law in 1977, on the comic page. Today, Dredd has made the transition to the theater screen twice, and it's time for Cavebabble to judge the Dredds. It's Sylvester Stallone versus Karl Urban. They don't break the law. They are the law. This episode is brought to you by Yeah.
Cavebabble 140: Raiding Sushi Dreams with Jiro
September 18, 2012 00:57 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBCavebabble is four years old, and ready to celebrate with sushi. Join us for an in-depth look at Jiro Dreams of Sushi, a wonderful 2011 documentary featuring 85-year-old Jiro, widely recognized as the best sushi chef on the planet. For good measure, we throw in quick martial arts bites of Merantau and The Raid: Redemption. This episode is brought to you by Raw Power.
Cavebabble 139: The Burning of Sleepaway Camp 2
September 02, 2012 01:01 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBSummer camps were dangerous places to stay in the 80s. Just ask the stars of The Burning and Sleepaway Camp 2. Unhappy campers, indeed. The Burning launched Jason Alexander, Fisher Stevens, Holly Hunter, and the Weinsteins of Miramax fame. Sleepaway Camp 2 featured siblings of the famous. Which do we prefer? Warning: Spoilers throughout. This episode is brought to you by Rolled Sleeves.
Cavebabble 138: It's Always Friday the 13th
August 27, 2012 00:04 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBMany episodes ago, we started our journey through the Friday the 13th movie franchise by chopping up the original film. Finally, we continue this journey by covering Part 2 and Part 3. Steve Miner directed both, with the latter taking advantage of the short-lived 3D revival of the early 80s. How well did he do? Listen in, and find out! This episode is brought to you by Games with Pucks.
Cavebabble 137: So Bad It's Good- Santa Claus and Starcrash
August 19, 2012 05:18 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBSome movies are so bad that they beg to be laughed at with friends. Tonight, we cover two! Our look at Santa Claus (1959) and Starcrash (1978). Marvel at Santa's disregard for child labor laws. Shake in anticipation of Stella Star's next costume change. This episode is brought to you by Not So Hard Labor.
Cavebabble 136: The Rise of the Dark Knight Starship Troopers
August 06, 2012 15:11 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBTonight is an odd combination of movies, freaturing bugs and bats. Our look at both Starship Troopers and The Dark Knight Rises. Medic! This episode is brought to you by Very Special Effects.
Cavebabble 135: Sci-Fi Pilots- seaQuest DSV
July 31, 2012 02:09 - 1 hour - 57 MBHow well do the science fiction television shows from the past hold up today? Based solely on pilot episodes, would we still want to watch the series? We've covered the world of Star Trek. Now it's time to widen our scope. Our look at sci-fi pilots continues with seaQuest DSV, the 1993 undersea series starring Roy Scheider. Join us! This episode is brought to you by Skin Suits.
Cavebabble 134: The Amazing Spider Man
July 22, 2012 19:52 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBTen short years after Sam Raimi's reinvention of Spider-Man, The Amazing Spider-Man returns to the big screen. Is it too soon for a return to the origin story? Join us for a look at the entire film. Also included in this episode is the return of Cavebabble Eats Odd Things, and listener email. This episode is brought to you by Bites.
Cavebabble 133: Presidents Hate Vampires
July 08, 2012 23:41 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBHonest Abe swings a mean axe. Just ask the vampires. Tonight we take a look at Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Warning- spoilers ahead! This episode is brought to you by Forks.
Cavebabble 132: Prometheus is Us
June 17, 2012 19:28 - 1 hour - 69 MBTonight, we take a comprehensive look at Ridley Scott's latest sci-fi film, Prometheus. From beginning to end, we cover it all, including the many unanswered questions we have concerning this movie's place in the Alien franchise. So, grab an artificial human, a warm glass of milk, and join us on LV-223. This episode is brought to you by Gods in Chariots. WARNING: This episode contains all possible plot spoilers!
Cavebabble 131: Questing for Titans
June 03, 2012 20:50 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBCavebabble is back, and ready to stop a Titan. Tonight we look at the 2006 Iron Lore Entertainment RPG, Titan Quest. With everyone busy playing and commenting on Diablo 3, we decided to dust off this worthy imitator, and see how well it holds up. Join us! This episode is brought to you by Potion Poppers.
Cavebabble 130: A Battle Royale at The Hunger Games
April 15, 2012 20:01 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBKatniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark must fight to survive The Hunger Games, but they aren't the first to step onto the dystopian battlefield. The forty-two ninth grade students of Battle Royale spilled the blood of their classmates back in 2000. Join us for a look at both films. This episode is brought to you by Run!
Cavebabble 129: John Carter Lives at the Davis Theatre
March 19, 2012 23:34 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBMany historic movie theaters across America are struggling to transition to digital projection, and face closure as a result. Join us for a look at the classic Davis Theatre 4, in Higginsville, Missouri. This episode features audio recorded on our trip, as well as a review of the film we watched there, John Carter. Join us! This episode is brought to you by The Smell of Wood. For more information on the Davis Theatre, visit: davistheatre.com For more information on the Save Our Screens m...
Cavebabble 128: Hugo in the Gears with Charlie
March 13, 2012 01:10 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBMartin Scorsese's Hugo is a love letter to the silent film genius of Georges Melies. Tonight, we work our way through the clockwork of this film. Continuing our celebration of gears and silent films, we also take a look at Charlie Chaplin's classic, Modern Times. This episode is brought to you by Cool Oil Cans.
Cavebabble 127: Stories in the Dark 3- Darker and Storier
February 26, 2012 13:28 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBOnce again, we start a fire, turn off the lights, and share our scary experiences in the dark. Highlights include Eric being pestered by something while at his computer, Courtney chasing shadows, and mysterious marks on our second story window screens. Atmospheric background music is provided by Eric. This episode is brought to you by Hand Prints.
Cavebabble 126: Kick the Can with Charlie Chaplin
February 12, 2012 17:37 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBThe Twilight Zone meets The Tramp on the way to Sunnyvale Rest Home! Inspired by the 50th anniversary of the classic Twilight Zone episode, Kick the Can, we travel through a dimension of sight and (sometimes) sound, ultimately ending up in 1914, enjoying the silent comic antics of Charlie Chaplin. Join us! This episode is brought to you by Black and White Talkie Talkie.
Cavebabble 125: Crossing Netflix Streams
January 30, 2012 14:53 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBWhen Netflix infamously split its disk and streaming services, we decided to stick with streaming only. The final movie to arrive at our home was The American, and the ladies weren't very happy about it. They assumed it was a typical action film, and not worthy of our final rental spot. The film ended up not being exactly what they thought it would be, but was close enough to make their point. How predictable are the plots of movies Eric likes to watch? To answer this question, we devise...
Cavebabble 124: Friday the 13th
January 16, 2012 18:33 - 1 hour - 68 MBIt's Friday the 13th, and Camp Crystal Lake is in need of repair. And body bags. A Voorhees is on the loose, and counselors are an endangered species. Join us for a look at the original Friday the 13th. This episode is brought to you by Sex & Slaughter.
Cavebabble 123: Getting Scrooged
December 26, 2011 18:54 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBEbenezer Scrooge is a popular man in films, and even Bill Murray took a shot at the role. Tonight, we babble about the 1988 Richard Donner holiday classic, Scrooged . A Lethal director, more cameos than you can shake a ghost stick at, and the age-old question of how to attach antlers to mice. What's not to like? Join us! This episode is brought to you by Counting Up. Note: This episode includes a special code word, which is part of the solution to the Popcorn N Roses Great Big Giveaway...
Cavebabble 122: Star Trek Pilots- Broken Bow
December 19, 2011 13:44 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBWe wrap up our series of episodes on Star Trek pilots with a look at Broken Bow, the first adventure of Captain Archer and the crew of the Enterprise NX-01. Power ballad themes. Moody Vulcans. Hot decontamination. It's all here in Star Trek: Enterprise. Join us!
Cavebabble 121: Star Trek Pilots- Caretaker
December 04, 2011 15:22 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBOur series on Star Trek television pilot episodes continues. Captain Janeway and the crew of the USS Voyager are whisked away to the Delta Quadrant for a meeting with the Caretaker in this inagural episode of Star Trek: Voyager. Tuvok is undercover, Paris is burning, and Neelix has a few tricks up his sleeve. This episode is brought to you by Holographic Healing.
Cavebabble 120: Star Trek Pilots- Emissary
November 21, 2011 11:07 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBOur Trek through the worlds of the Federation continues with Emissary, the pilot episode of Star Trek: Deep Space NIne. Sisko and crew stand ready to take on the Cardassians, or any other species wanting to exploit wormholes and abandoned space stations. This episode is brought to you by Beach GIggles.
Cavebabble 119: Swords and Sandals
November 13, 2011 18:57 - 1 hour - 75 MBTonight, we cover a sampling of fantasy action films, including The Beastmaster, both versions of Clash of the Titans, a salute to 300, and a spoiler-free review of Tarsem Singh's Immortals. Shake the sand from your sandals, and join us! This episode is brought to you by Baby Oil.
Cavebabble 118: Star Trek Pilots- Encounter at Farpoint
November 06, 2011 11:39 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MBTonight, we continue our look at the pilot episode of each Star Trek series by delving into Encounter at Farpoint, the inagural voyage of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Jean-Luc Picard and crew take the Enterprise D where only Q knows what is going on. Gaze upon the manly wonder of Riker, and weep with the emphathy of Troi. Watch for intergalactic jellyfish! This episode is brought to you by Onesies.
Cavebabble 117: Paranormal Stories in the Dark
October 30, 2011 10:19 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBIn celebration of Halloween, we turn out the lights, start a small fire, and chat about the paranormal. As the flickering flames throw shadows on the walls, we discuss Paranormal Activity 2, share a review of Paranormal Activity 3, and freak each other out with tales of the Slender Man. Background music by EyeOh. This episode is brought to you by What's That Noise.
Cavebabble 116: Star Trek Pilots- The Cage
October 24, 2011 12:56 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBWe begin our look at the various Star Trek pilot episodes with the original series pilot, The Cage. Join us for an adventure with Captain Pike, his stalwart crew, and bulbous-headed aliens. This episode is brought to you by Pulsing Veins.
Cavebabble 115: Monster Madness!
October 16, 2011 19:14 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBTo celebrate a month of Screan Screams, our friends over at Subject: Cinema, TC Kirkham and Kim Brown, asked the Babblers to submit short weekly segments featuring their topic of the week. We've gathered four of those segments here, covering giant bugs, sea monsters, Gamera, and body parts run amok. Also featured is a review of The Thing, the prequel to John Carpenter's sci-fi horror classic. This episode is brought to you by Things in the Dark.
Cavebabble 114: Our History of Portable Games
October 01, 2011 15:33 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBIt's time for a look at our history of portable gaming, from Mattel Football to the Nintendo 3DS. Along the way, we cover a broad range of game series, including Pokemon, Zelda, Dragon Quest, and Harvest Moon. Finally, join us for another installment of Cavebabble Eats Odd Things, featuring pickled Brussels sprouts. This episode is brought to you by Something in My Pocket.
Cavebabble 113: Our History of Games
September 26, 2011 17:25 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBThe Babblers have been gaming most of their lives, and are here to tell the tale. Half of us are old enough to fondly remember our Atari 2600 consoles, or Commodore 64 computers. Beyond, into the age of the Amiga, Pentium chips and the current consoles, our gaming background may be different than many. Join us for adventure, 8-bit sound, and a large dose of nostalgia.
Cavebabble 112: Gone Ape- Planet of the Apes Films Part Three
September 04, 2011 21:49 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBThe Planet of the Apes is getting a face lift, thanks to Tim Burton and Rupert Wyatt. Our final week of Apes films include 2001's Planet of the Apes, and this year's Rise of the Planet of the Apes. This episode is brought to by CG Apes Inc.
Cavebabble 111: Still Going Ape- Planet of the Apes Movies Part Two
August 28, 2011 15:05 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBApes are being used as pets and slave labor, and Caesar is here to do something about it. The time is ripe for revolution, and the planet will never be the same. We continue our look at the Planet of the Apes films by covering Conquest of the Planet of the Apes and Battle for the Planet of the Apes. This episode is brought to you by Wal Mart Masks.
Cavebabble 110: Going Ape- Planet of the Apes Films Part One
August 21, 2011 13:14 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBStep forward in time to the year 3955, when apes rule the planet, and humans are but a shadow of their former selves. Part One of our look at the Planet of the Apes films features the original 1968 classic, as well as Beneath the Planet of the Apes, and Escape From the Planet of the Apes. This episode is brought to you by Chuck's Lower Teeth.
Cavebabble Episode 109: Doctor Who Two Part Two
August 07, 2011 12:25 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBThis week, we wrap up our two-part discussion of Doctor Who with a look at all the episodes of Season Four. David Tennant is nearly finished as the tenth Doctor, but there are plenty of adventures to be had before he regenerates. Warning! Spoilers throughout! This episode is brought to you by All Good Things.
Cavebabble Episode 108: Doctor Who Two Part One
July 31, 2011 09:36 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBThe Babblers return to the TARDIS, and travel through time with David Tennant's Doctor. Martha Jones is also along for the ride, as we discuss season three of this science fiction television classic. We recorded audio for both season/series three and four, but the show was so long that we decided to break it into two parts. This episode is brought to you by Getting it Right.
Subject Cinebabble Episode 01: A Meeting of Minds
July 16, 2011 15:54 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBTC Kirkham and Kim Brown, hosts of Subject: Cinema, join forces with the Cavebabblers to discuss four terrible films. A few weeks back, we shared a list of bad films for the other hosts to be subjected to. Now is the time to get together and chat about them. Four movies are featured: Deadly Duo, The Impossible Kid, Birdemic: Shock and Awe, and Kung Fu Arts. It's the first meeting of our podcast minds, but not the last. Look for our second crossover show in August!
Cavebabble 107: Super 8 Pirates on Stranger Tides
June 26, 2011 17:58 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBPirates have stolen our camera, and filmed a train wreck! Join us for in-depth reviews and banter about Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, and Super 8. Also featured is the latest Cavebabble Eats Odd Things, starring ground cherries. This episode is brought to you by Spoilers.
Cavebabble 106: Games and Things
June 19, 2011 07:11 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBWhether new or old, we sit down for a chat about the games making our current playlists. Classics- Black & White. Sequels- Far Cry 2. Odd Zelda clones- 3D Dot Game Heroes. Facebook games- Gardens of Time. Nintendo kick started the next generation of games consoles with the announcement of the Nintendo Wii U, due in 2012. We chat about this new system, but can't imagine it being more exciting than the latest urinal games technology just announced by SEGA. Finally, we share Cavebabble Faceb...
Cavebabble Episode 105: Modern Monsters- Crypto Critter Movies
June 05, 2011 15:30 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBFour legends. Four films. Four Babblers. It's fate! Cryptozoology meets low budget filmmaking on tonight's Cavebabble.
Cavebabble Episode 104: Doctor Who is New
May 29, 2011 20:30 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBDoctor Who is the longest running science fiction television show in history, but we are late to the party. We start our experience far from the beginning, and babble about the 2005 regeneration of the series. If you would like to join us, we will be in the TARDIS. This episode is brought to you by Telephones.
Cavebabble Episode 103: This Was a Triumph- The Portal Games
May 16, 2011 17:54 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBIn the depths of the Aperture Science Computer-Aided Enrichment Center, GLaDOS has awoken us, and is demanding we find an exit. It's time for a look at Valve's hit Portal games. We babble about Portal and Portal 2, as well as our review of Thor. This episode is brought to you by Rats in Mazes.
Cavebabble Episode 102: Palaces, Drive-ins and Multiplexes
May 08, 2011 20:20 - 1 hour - 51 MBThe days of movie palaces and drive-ins are numbered, but the memories remain. Tonight, we take a look back at the places which shaped the way we enjoy film. It's also cookie night, when we enjoy and critique recipes sent by our listeners. This episode is brought to you by Remember When.
Cavebabble Episode 101: Lucy, I'm Home!
April 24, 2011 12:14 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBIn 1951, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz joined forces to produce one the most endearing and enduring American television shows in history, I Love Lucy. Tonight, we take a look at this iconic television program, and what made both it and Lucille Ball so popular. Along the way, we also cover tornadoes, read email, and even share a cookie recipe or two. Join us! This episode is brought to you by Eeeww.
Cavebabble Episode 100: Time Machine 1911
April 17, 2011 02:05 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBCavebabble turns 100, and to celebrate, we set the controls on our time machine to a century past, the year 1911. We compare life then to ours today, including a focus on two 1911 films which would continue to be remade, The Last of the Mohicans, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. We also take a look at film stars and directors born in 1911, and introduce a new segment, Cavebabble Theater. This episode is brought to you by The Past is Now.
Cavebabble Episode 99: Our Freaky Phobias
April 03, 2011 07:27 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBTake a place next to our fire, and share what frightens you most. Spiders, heights, the dark- everyone has irrational fears, and movies often play on these phobias to make us squirm. Join us for a look at our fears, and the films we find difficult to watch as a result of them. Ghost stories in the dark are included at no extra charge. This episode is brought to you by Facing Fears.
Cavebabble Episode 98: Zombie Apocalypse Teams
March 27, 2011 04:41 - 1 hour - 53 MBThe zombie hordes are overwhelming our defenses, and it's up to a hand-picked team of survivors to break through the walking dead. If you could choose four movie or video game characters to be with you on this team, what would your choices be? Tonight, we share ours, and why we made them. We also bring several listeners' teams to the table. Two exceptions apply: No super powers, and no magic. Join us! This episode is brought to you by Survivor.
Cavebabble Episode 97: The Cave Quiz- Movie and Game Questions
March 13, 2011 05:25 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBWhen aliens arrive on Earth, what will they look like? Could Clover beat Godzilla in a fight? What video game has the best plot? Join us for a pop-quiz discussion of the questions movie, game and television fans love to debate. From talking animals to favorite HALO weapons, we cover it all. This episode is brought to you by Think Fast.
Cavebabble Episode 96: Make This Book a Movie
February 26, 2011 10:58 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBHave a favorite book or series of books you would love to see made into a movie? We do, too. From mystery to romance to horror to science fiction, tonight we share some of the titles we want to see on the big screen. Join us! Also featured- feedback on last week's movie mashup show. This episode is brought to you by A Thousand Words.
Cavebabble Episode 95: Movie Mashups
February 20, 2011 07:32 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBTake two movie scripts, smash them together, and you have a movie mashup. Tonight, we surprise each other with some of the oddest, most hilarious combinations we would love to see on the big screen. Movie music theme mashups are included for the same free price of admission. Join us! This episode is brought to you by Unholy Alliances.
Cavebabble Episode 94: The Perfect Imperfect Romance
February 13, 2011 04:40 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBIf asked to choose a movie character to spend the rest of your life with, which one would it be? What character would you be least compatible with? In honor of Valentine's Day, we take a look at romantic roles on film, and share a few of the characters we most admire, and a few we can't imagine getting along with. This episode is brought to you by Expectations.