Entertain This...
147 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Entertain This... is a thought provoking podcast encapsulating all things entertainment. Hosts Alex, Michael and Nick take an hour every week to do a deep dive into pieces of entertainment new and old, dissecting them to convince you they are worth your time. At the end of each episode they look to you and ask you to... Entertain This...
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A Very Scary Top 10
October 21, 2022 16:15 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBOctober is a great time to grab some popcorn and binge out on some classic scary movies. Today Pat covers his top ten scary movies. Grab your creakiest chair in your darkest room and enjoy! Quick This: Alex Top 10 Haunted Houses - Follow us on Twitter: @entertain_this Follow us on Instagram: @entertainthispodcast Buy some Merch on our Redbubble Page Check out our website too: entertainthis.net Music Produced by @D33jw on Twitter, or @d33jw on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: h...
The Haunting History of Halloween!
October 14, 2022 16:57 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBFall is an entertaining time of the year, from cuddling up in a blanket to Bon-fires it would seem comfort is a key component to this familiar time. However, discomfort is right around the corner. Today we discuss the thrilling and often chilling traditions that come with this time of year. So sit back, grab some candy and enjoy! Quick This: Michael talks Warhammer 4000 - Follow us on Twitter: @entertain_this Follow us on Instagram: @entertainthispodcast Buy some Merch on our Redbubble ...
A Very Spooky Episode: Twitch Current Events
October 07, 2022 16:10 - 1 hour - 101 MBWelcome ghouls and goblins to a very spooky episode, as Michael talks about Twitch and current events. Be warned this is a spooky episode and not for the faint of heart. Enjoy! Quick This: Alex Talks Omegle Mart - Follow us on Twitter: @entertain_this Follow us on Instagram: @entertainthispodcast Buy some Merch on our Redbubble Page Check out our website too: entertainthis.net Music Produced by @D33jw on Twitter, or @d33jw on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaster...
Tails From The Laboratory: Dexter's Laboratory
September 23, 2022 16:00 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBToday we are talking about another classic cartoon network show. We are taking it back to elaborate entrances, giant robot fights and wacky sciences experiments gone wrong, no thanks to an annoying sister that always is destroying her brother’s lab. Yep, that’s right we are talking about Dexter’s laboratory. Quick This: Chloe Talks A.I Creepy Pastas - Follow us on Twitter: @entertain_this Follow us on Instagram: @entertainthispodcast Buy some Merch on our Redbubble Page Check out our...
Alex vs. Pat Part 1: Marvel Phase One
September 16, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBThe Marvel cinematic universe has been a staple of nerdom for over 14 years. Join us as Alex and Pat duke it out over phase one of the Marvel cinematic universe. Who will win? Stay tuned to find out. Quick This: Michael Talks MMORPGs - Follow us on Twitter: @entertain_this Follow us on Instagram: @entertainthispodcast Buy some Merch on our Redbubble Page Check out our website too: entertainthis.net Music Produced by @D33jw on Twitter, or @d33jw on Instagram --- Send in a voice mess...
Fantasy Hollywood Adaptations: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
September 09, 2022 16:30 - 1 hour - 112 MBFantasy is a genre of literature made famous for its expansive worlds, relatable characters and deep understanding of the heroes journey. For that reason, it's no surprise that the Fantasy genre has gain an almost cult following, with its many books and even games like Dungeons and Dragons. But, with fans of anything so too comes Hollywood looking to make a quick buck off our favorite stories. So listen in today as Michael walks us through the good, the bad and the ugly of fantasy Hollywood ...
Kermit-ted to Show Biz: Muppets Past, Present and Future
September 02, 2022 15:34 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBToday we are talking about a franchise that has been around since 1976. With puppets that have great characterization making even talk show host forget that they aren't real. Please join us as we talk about The Muppets. This episode idea was suggested by a listener of the podcast. Quick This: Pat Talks Cartoon Network _ Follow us on Twitter: @entertain_this Follow us on Instagram: @entertainthispodcast Buy some Merch on our Redbubble Page Check out our website too: entertainthis.net ...
Tales From The Cul-de-sac: Ed, Edd, & Eddy
August 19, 2022 04:30 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBToday we are throwing it back to hot summer days and cool shady spots. School was closed and that only meant one thing to our adolescent minds, the world was ours to concur. And by the world I mean the cal-de-sac Join us as we re-explore a series that is all about that little world we made our own, the colorful characters who live there, and the sweet treat called a jaw breaker. We are talking Ed, Edd, and Eddy. Quick This: Alex Talks Banned Always Sunny in Philadelphia Episodes _ Follow ...
The Anti-Sitcom: Always Sunny In Philadelphia
August 12, 2022 16:30 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBEver since the invention of TV there have been Situational Comedies or Sitcoms. These shows delight us with a cast of relatable characters going through familiar situations in an often comical way. But what happens when you turn that formula on its head? Well then you have Always Sunny In Philadelphia and our topic for today! Quick This: Michael Talks Fantasy Football - Follow us on Twitter: @entertain_this Follow us on Instagram: @entertainthispodcast Buy some Merch on our Redbubble Pa...
A Perfect Story, In a Perfect Story: The Princess Bride
August 05, 2022 16:30 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBHow do you feel about a tale of revenge? Trying to rescue your legacy.What about a tale of acceptance, know that your size isn't what makes you you. Do you like a tricky tale that leaves you wondering what will come next? How about a love story between a princess and a pirate. You know what? I’ll throw them all in for you! This week we talk about a story in a story and Michael's perfect movie, the princess bride. Quick This: Hattie Talks about The Corn Bread Mafia - Follow us on Twitter: ...
Smoke & Queers: The Best of Burlesque
July 29, 2022 16:30 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBA burlesque is a literary, dramatic or musical work intended to cause laughter by caricaturing the manner or spirit of serious works, or by ludicrous treatment of their subjects. The word derives from the Italian burlesco, which, in turn, is derived from the Italian burla – a joke, ridicule or mockery. But you know what's not a joke, ridicule or mockery? The hard work that goes into those shows! We brought on hattie from Cincinnati's own smoke and queers to talk about all things burlesque ...
Small Town, Big Stories: Stardew Valley
July 22, 2022 16:30 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBDo you like farming simulators? How about making friends? What about overthrowing a tyrannical capitalistic overlord by shopping local and never selling out to increase your own financial gain; instead, choosing to fight for the land your dead grandfather gave you so that one day his ghost will visit and tell you how proud he is of you? Well then do we have a game for you! Join us as we discuss all the cute little details of Stardew Valley and Entertain This... Quick This: Alex Talks abou...
I Need A Hero: The Superhero Origin Story
July 08, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBA wise fairy once said “I need a hero” and boy oh boy do we have heroes for you! This week we’ll be discussing the original superhero origin story. Where our heroes come from and where they are going. Join us as we discuss comic book history and how the Superhero became the icons they're now known for as well as how the tropes we are familiar with developed! So suit up, mask up and Entertain This... Quick This: Michael talks The Boys - Follow us on Twitter: @entertain_this Follow us o...
One Life to Live: The Art of the Rougelike Game
July 01, 2022 16:05 - 1 hour - 103 MBPersistence is key, and by golly if have exemplified that by bringing you our 119th episode! Video games can bring us to the brink of our patience, but it's in that struggle that the most joy can be found. The true art of gave development can be felt when every time you hit "Start" you experience the same game in a brand new way. That's when you finally feel the joys of persistence and success. In no other game type is this concept displayed better than in a genre known as "rougelike" gam...
Clinton Avery Tharp: Furniture Rehabilitation, One Chair at a Time
June 24, 2022 20:12 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe have all walked the lonely aisle of our local thrift store and found ourselves perusing the furniture section. Scuffed and unloved, these pieces of decor from years gone by lay as less than a space waster waiting to meet its end. Thats where Clinton Avery Tharp Steps in. This week we talk to this TikTok sensation about how he discovered his talent of furniture flipping, and how we might employ his tactics in our everyday lives. So don't flip a table, Entertain This... Quick This: Nick ta...
Aldous Huxley's Brave New World: A Very Happy Dystopia
June 17, 2022 15:30 - 1 hour - 101 MBDystopia can mean a lot of different things, and most rational people agree that they wouldn't want to live in any dystopian society, whether real or fictional. But what happens when people are so happy that they don't have a reason to care about the state of things? Then I guess you'd get a Brave New World. We'll be talking about this classic book by Aldous Huxley in this episode and see how he thought the world would be different 500 or so years after Our Ford. So take a gram of Soma, list...
Georges Polti's 36 Dramatic Situations: The Original Encapsulator of All Things Entertainment
June 10, 2022 15:05 - 1 hour - 112 MBIn 1895, a man by the name of Georges Polti was deep into analyzing classical Greek texts and had the epiphany that all those ancient stories could be distilled into just 36 different dramatic situations. So that's what we're talking about today, as we pick up the torch where he left off all those years ago. We'll be reading through these situations and applying them to modern-day movies to provide a basis for our own exploration of today's narratives. As an added bonus you can follow along ...
Elden Ring: The Perseverance of Tarnish
June 03, 2022 15:29 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBAny internet-savvy human has at least heard of the topic of today's episode, Elden Ring. It's yet another in a long line of excellent games created by From Software and seats itself as one of their crowning achievements to date. And like the other games in the Dark Souls series, it has immersive lore that we'll discuss in-depth and it has something different to offer this time around too. A true open-world experience. So don't be a dung-eater, listen to this episode! Quick This: Special Gu...
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Gods Among Humanity
May 27, 2022 14:44 - 1 hour - 104 MBA kid who grew up with us? Check. Ancient Greek gods? Check. Both in the same story? It can only be the series of young adult fantasy novels known as Percy Jackson and the Olympians. While the Olympians in this story may not be competing for any medals, they have something special about them—one of their parents are divine, and they all end up in the same summer camp. Seems like a recipe for disaster, but the only real disaster is the movie they made from the first book. And that's what we'l...
Forrest Gump: A Laugh Through US History
May 20, 2022 15:20 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis podcast is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get. And on this episode, you're getting a gentle float through the tumultuous modern era of United States History as told by Mr. Forrest Gump. This film is extremely quotable and endearing but also has some hidden metaphors that you might not have picked up on watching for the first time. We'll talk through the life and times of Forrest Gump, and delve deeper into the events that he was a part of. So come have a seat...
Star Wars Extravaganza III: Revenge of the This...
May 13, 2022 15:20 - 1 hour - 118 MBIt's that time of the year again! We're celebrating May the Fourth in our usual fashion by inviting guests on to talk with us about that Galaxy Far Far Away. This year, we've got some long-time friends of the show D33JW, and Nick Wolf joining us to discuss everything Star Wars and to play a round of Star Wars Jeopardy with us. We have some laughs, test our knowledge, and most importantly, have a good time. So listen in, and May the Fourth be with you. Quick This: Star Wars: Visions - Fol...
Shrek: An Irreverent Fairy Tale Parody
May 06, 2022 15:30 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBSomeBODY once told me this movie's gonna roll me... and they were right. We're all told classic fairy tales as children, stories like Cinderella and Snow White to name a few; and they serve as cautionary tales made up to teach us some sort of a life lesson. What Shrek does is the complete opposite. From the very start, you know you're in for a cartoonish over-the-top sarcastic parody of your standard Disney-esque fare. And who can forget the memes? Come on down to our swamp, and listen to th...
The Fantastic Mr. Wes Anderson
April 29, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBWes Anderson is a prolific film director well known for his unique style of cinematography and touching stories. He makes movies that you can always go back and watch for the visual equivalent of comfort food, you can leave your troubles at the play button and spend some time in another magical world different from our own. In this episode, we'll review his catalog of films over the decades and speculate on what could be released next as we ask you to Entertain This... Quick This: Kristin f...
UniComm Productions: Dead Mall Documentarian
April 22, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBIf you're of a certain age, you probably have fuzzy memories of spending a weekend afternoon at a shopping mall. These pleasant memories are often relived by going to the places in which you experienced them in the first place, but something's not quite right. These malls that we used to inhabit and shop in are disappearing, dying, or falling into a state of disrepair. Our Special Guest on this episode, UniComm Productions, seeks to document the decay and preserve what's left of these shoppi...
Bioshock Infinite [Part 2]: Metaphors and Symbols Galore
April 15, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe go back to the floating city of Columbia once more as we continue our discussion where we left off last time, on a beach, dancing. But not all good things can last, and so too, the Bioshock trilogy ends with this masterpiece of a game. So listen in with us as we get through the plot, bend some realities with Tears, and find out who Booker Dewitt really is on this episode of the Entertain This... podcast. Quick This: Alex's Morbius Review - Follow us on Twitter: @entertain_this Follow...
Tenacious D: Not Just a Tribute, The Greatest Band
April 08, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBRock n' Roll will forever be one of the greatest genres of all time, but what do you do when no one takes you seriously? Stop taking yourself so seriously, and create a whole new genre of music called Rock-comedy! And that's what the comedic duo, made up of Kyle Gass and Jack Black, aka Tenacious D sets out to do, take all the rock n roll antics and put a humorous spin to entertain and flatter the rock gods of years passed. So listen in and Rock out with us as we talk about the band's origin...
The Lion, The Witch, and Middle Earth: J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis' Friendship
April 01, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBTwo fantasy authors walk into a bar... It's no joke setup, but the punchline is a fruitful friendship that lasted decades between JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis. The rich mythologies and backstories within their literature provided Britain with a reminder of their cultural mythos that had been lost to the winds of time. Beyond the hobbits, rings, and lions; the works of J.R.R. Tolkien also created the inspiration for the popular tabletop game Dungeons and Dragons. How? Well, you'll have to listen ...
Zelda: Lore, Tangled Timelines, and Good Games
March 25, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBZelda has long been a staple of Nintendo's video game offerings. Since its first release in the late 1980s, it has become a household name and produced some revolutionary first steps in pushing the envelope of the way games are designed and played. To talk about all this and more, we had to bring on a special guest from the Big Chicken Bits podcast, John Kincaid, who did the research to untangle the timelines and get to the true lore of what exactly is at the heart of Link's eternal struggle...
Bioshock Infinite: Rapture Un-visited Part 1
March 18, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBIn this episode, we learn how to count with Irrational Games. 1... 2... Infinite?! Wait a minute, we skipped a whole bunch of numbers... And as it turns out there's a good reason for it! Find out about the floating city of Columbia's origins and hidden lore as we discuss everything about Bioshock Infinite as we celebrate 2 years on the air. So, grab your Skyhook and join us on an adventure through the clouds and American history as we ask you to Entertain This... Quick This: Alex reviews T...
Bioshock Infinite [Part 1]: Rapture Un-visited
March 18, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBIn this episode, we learn how to count with Irrational Games. 1... 2... Infinite?! Wait a minute, we skipped a whole bunch of numbers... And as it turns out there's a good reason for it! Find out about the floating city of Columbia's origins and hidden lore as we discuss everything about Bioshock Infinite as we celebrate 2 years on the air. So, grab your Skyhook and join us on an adventure through the clouds and American history as we ask you to Entertain This... Quick This: Alex reviews T...
Blockbuster vs. Netflix: How the Web was Won
March 11, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBIf you're of a certain age, you probably have fond memories of going to the video rental store and picking up a blocky VHS from the shelf in hopes that you could watch it for movie night. But times change, and a little thing called the Internet revolutionized the way we get our movies. This episode is all about the rise and demise of Blockbuster, all the missteps they took in the early 2000s, and how a startup called Netflix got their dominance in the modern movie-watching person's mind. So,...
Reality TV: So Bad, It's Good
March 04, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBGuilty pleasures can be a lot of things, whether it's having a sugary soda after a long day's work, or maybe watching that one Reality TV show that you can't seem to get enough of... VH1 and MTV lead the charge into Television's craziest and over-the-top shows, in the early 2000s and we're going to talk about them today on this episode of the podcast. We're dialing up the drama and starting fights with everyone as we discuss the Reality TV of yesteryear and the hottest shows out there right ...
American Psycho: Surface Level Perfection
February 25, 2022 18:19 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBDo you like Huey Lewis and The News? Well, you don’t have to in order to enjoy this podcast all about the classic film, American Psycho. While you may find that it is too gruesome and transgressive for your tastes, what lies beneath the violence and villainy is a movie about the one thing that makes us all a little bit crazy. So listen in as we dive into the mind of a psychopath and Entertain This… Quick This: John of Big Chicken Bits talks about Media Blackouts - Follow us on Twitter: @e...
Big Chicken Bits: Podcast Takeover
February 18, 2022 16:30 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBThe Entertain This… podcast took a week off, so in their place, we’re hosting the inaugural episode of the Big Chicken Bits! Our very own Nick of Entertain This… interviews friend of the show John Kincaid to see if he's a good fit for the co-host position of the BCB Podcast. After that, they discuss what to name the podcast and the results are... predictable. Listen in and Entertain This special bonus episode of the Podcast! Big Chicken Bits is a weekly variety show podcast where former co-w...
Our Centennial Episode Celebration: Entertain This... Turns 100!
February 11, 2022 16:35 - 1 hour - 110 MBThey said you’ll never make it, we said watch us. And here we are after 100 episodes still going as strong as ever! The tenacity of friendship and drive to produce quality content is what makes us who we are and on this episode, we’ll get into how we met, how we became podcasters, and how we got involved in entertainment in the first place. And we’ll wrap it all up with a special trivia contest all about our show. So listen in and enjoy! Quick This: Michael brings it back around to Critical...
Our Centennial Episode Celebration: Entertain This... Turns 100!
February 11, 2022 16:35 - 1 hour - 110 MBThey said you’ll never make it, we said watch us. And here we are after 100 episodes still going as strong as ever! The tenacity of friendship and drive to produce quality content is what makes us who we are and on this episode, we’ll get into how we met, how we became podcasters, and how we got involved in entertainment in the first place. And we’ll wrap it all up with a special trivia contest all about our show. So listen in and enjoy! Quick This: Michael brings it back around to Critica...
Bloodborne: Dark Lovecraftian Hack and Slash
February 04, 2022 16:30 - 1 hour - 100 MBFrom Software is widely known as the creators of the Dark Souls series of games, but they also produced a true gem that is not related to the lore of these games. Its name is Bloodborne, and while heavily based on the mechanics and visual design of the Dark Souls games, its fresh perspective on the story and lore has been widely praised in the video game community. We’ll talk about it’s H.P. Lovecraft influences, possible allusions to modern religious institutions, and much more on this epis...
Encanto: The Power of Coping
January 28, 2022 16:30 - 1 hour - 124 MBDisney’s latest animated release of a film entitled Encanto will go down as one of the best depictions of generational trauma to ever be made. And because we’re mere podcast hosts, we’ve brought on a friend of the show, Devon, to break down some of the metaphorical meanings behind the character’s superpowers. Turns out there’s more to this movie than musical numbers and colorful backgrounds. Listen in as we break down the central message behind it all! Quick This: Nick’s deal with Liminal S...
Terminator 2: The Best Sequel Ever Made
January 21, 2022 16:30 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBRobots systematically wiping out the entire human population is an idea as old as science fiction itself. But what if we added Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Cameron, Time Travel, and a multimillion-dollar budget to the mix? Well, then you’d get Terminator 2: Judgement Day, and it is solidly placed at the top of many action movie lists. And on this episode of the Entertain This… podcast we’re going to figure out why, in addition to delving deeper into the hidden metaphors and lore of the first...
Don't Look Up: Comedy and Commentary
January 14, 2022 16:30 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBThe metaphorical line between tragedy and comedy is often painted thinnest by masterful artists. One such artist is the director of classic comedy films like Talladega Nights, and Anchorman, his name is Adam McKay and he’s also the director of this Netflix Original Movie called Don’t Look Up. In this episode, we will be dissecting the underlying metaphors at work in this film and try laughing hard enough to avoid crying, because we’re really not sure which to do. Regardless, come along with u...
Arcane: Leagues Ahead
January 07, 2022 16:30 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBArcane is an animated series based on the League of Legends game’s lore. It’s one of those shows that at face value might appear to be more geared towards an audience of children, but glance a little deeper and you’ll realize that every second is worth its own frame in an art museum. And beyond excellent visual styles, the stories that are told will touch the heart in places you wouldn’t expect from just another animated show on Netflix. So listen in and get your fix on League of Legends lor...
2021: A Year in Review
December 31, 2021 16:35 - 1 hour - 83.4 MB2021 was the sequel to 2020 that nobody asked for. And yet, here it is! We’ve had an interesting year to say the least, with so many guests and great episodes, it’s hard to even begin to catalog and review them all. As we turn the page on the new year, we hope you enjoyed a full year of episodes flying into your ears every Friday as much as we enjoyed making them. So from all of us at Entertain This… We wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters....
A Visit from Saint Nicholas: Entertain This... Christmas Eve Special
December 24, 2021 16:30 - 4 minutes - 6.04 MBHappy Christmas to all, and to all a good night! In this Christmas Eve Special Episode release, the boys get together to read the classic poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas from all of us here at the Entertain This… Podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/entertainthis/message
Rankin/Bass Animated Specials: The Timeless Traditional Classics
December 17, 2021 16:30 - 1 hour - 99 MBThe most famous reindeer of all is unquestionably Rudolph. And wouldn’t you know it, he has his own made-for-TV movie all about him! Rankin and Bass were some of the most prolific stop-motion animators in the 60s and early 70s, and they made classics like a Year without a Santa Claus, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, to name a few. These televisions specials may be part of your family’s yearly holiday traditions, and if not, they’re always worth watching, whether you light a tree or light...
Scrooged: A Christmas Carol Story in the Past's Present
December 10, 2021 16:30 - 1 hour - 104 MBWhen Charles Dickens first wrote his timeless classic novella, A Christmas Carol, he couldn’t have even dreamed of the countless retellings and renditions of his simple victorian tale. Among these is a movie from 1988 starring Bill Murray as a present-day Ebenezer Scrooge, given the title “Scrooged.” This film has grown to be a cult classic in the present day, and in this episode of the podcast you’ll find out why mainstream success eluded it despite having a strong lead actor. So don’t ‘Bah,...
Who Really Wrote White Christmas?
December 03, 2021 16:30 - 1 hour - 101 MBWhite Christmas is a song that is played almost on a loop during the holidays on radio stations from coast to coast. We all know that Bing Crosby’s sang the rendition that’s most popular, but as it turns out, most singers never actually wrote any of their own music back in those days. So who was it that wrote the famous sentimental tune from yesteryear? Well, you’ll have to listen to this episode of the podcast to find out, he’s quite an interesting character, so Entertain This… Quick This:...
Drawing for a Living: Interview with Ward Jenkins
November 26, 2021 16:30 - 1 hour - 106 MBEverybody can draw. It’s one of those primal skills that aren’t necessarily taught but requires some further instruction to perfect. And in the end, there’s something on the page that only you can say you made. We’re talking with someone who gets paid to make drawings and considers themselves a career storyboard artist, illustrator, and animator. Ward Jenkins. He’s contributed to shows like My Little Pony, Ava Twist Scientist, and Snoopy goes to Space. Outside of the screen, he’s illustrated...
Assassin's Creed: Sneakily Stabbing Through History
November 19, 2021 16:30 - 1 hour - 109 MBEvery person who plays video games has heard of the name Assassin’s Creed, but do you know what it’s really all about? Maybe you’re someone who never picked up a copy, or maybe you're the hardcore person sporting a fresh tattoo of that iconic logo. Wherever you land on this continuum, you don’t need Eagle Vision to see that this game has some incredible lore surrounding it. Sure, any game can name-drop historical figures. But what other virtual environment is so true to real-life that in-game...
Assassin's Creed: Sneakily Stabbing Through History
November 19, 2021 16:30 - 1 hour - 109 MBEvery person who plays video games has heard of the name Assassin’s Creed, but do you know what it’s really all about? Maybe you’re someone who never picked up a copy, or maybe you're the hardcore person sporting a fresh tattoo of that iconic logo. Wherever you land on this continuum, you don’t need Eagle Vision to see that this game has some incredible lore surrounding it. Sure, any game can name-drop historical figures. But what other virtual environment is so true to real-life that in-gam...
Rail Fanning: Why Do People Like Trains?
November 12, 2021 16:30 - 1 hour - 99 MBWe’ve all got our hobbies. And for some people, their favorite thing to do is to chase after locomotives and take pictures of this railroad equipment. It’s strange, for sure. But why do these folks devote so much time to seeing a mundane method of transportation? Well, they’re part of a group known as Railfans, and luckily for us, one of our regular hosts LOVES trains. It doesn’t matter if they’re big or small, real or plastic; if it rides the rails, he’s there! We’ll explore the various ways...