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Fantastical Podcast

26 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

Host Alex Shehab gets together with a rotating cast of friends to present the Fantastical Podcast. Where video games, comedy & pop nerd culture are frequently on the agenda.

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Episodes

Ep. 24: State of the MCU (feat. Jeff Dumont and Steve Birmingham)

August 04, 2021 16:30 - 1 hour - 93.5 MB

We are all caught up on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and we actually went to the movie theater together?!? Jeff Dumont and Steve Birmingham join Alex to discuss the curent state of the MCU. The guys talk about how they are feeling post Endgame and after the pandemic changes. Spoiler Alert for all MCU Disney+ shows and Black Widow. 

Ep. 23: Talking About that Sticky Stuff! (feat. Jeff Dumont and Josh Levy)

July 09, 2021 16:30 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MB

It's an all baseball show! Alex is joined by Jeff Dumont and Josh Levy to talk all about MLB's sticky stuff crackdown, robo umps and that darn runner on second in extra innings rule.

Ep. 22: The Fantastical Ranking of Pixar (Part 2)

June 11, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 160 MB

We are back with part two of the offical Fantastical Ranking of the Pixar movies. Alex is once again joined by Josh Levy, Jeff Dumont, Sam Birmingham, Steve Birmingham and Hana Polom to hash out the offical group ranking of the movies from one to twenty three. This time around Joel Whitaker joins to give his two cent on part one and help us round out the rest of the ranking. 

Ep. 21: The Fantastical Ranking of Pixar (Part 1)

May 26, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

It is part one of the offical Fantastical ranking of the pixar movies. Alex is joined by Josh Levy, Jeff Dumont, Sam Birmingham, Steve Birmingham and Hana Polom to hash out the offical group ranking of the movies from one to twenty three.

Ep. 20: All the Star Wars Talk! (feat. Josh Levy, Joel Whitaker, Steve Birmingham and Jeff Dumont)

March 31, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

Five long time friends get together to answer Joel's question, what does Star Wars mean to them in 2021. In this episode we spoil the hell out of The Mandalorian and basically all of Star Wars. So Spoiler Alert! 

Ep. 19: From 2012 to iPhone 12 (feat. Josh Levy and Jeff Dumont)

October 22, 2020 13:36 - 1 hour - 83.1 MB

After 8 long years, the podcast is back! Thanks to the advancements in technology and being stuck at home due to a pandemic. In this episode, Josh and Jeff join Alex to talk about what they look for from iPhone announcements and the betting odds for the upcoming Election. 

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Ep. 18: The Bane Voice Rises

August 04, 2012 19:54 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

On this episode of the podcast, Joel and Alex talk (and spoil) The Dark Knight Rises... and completely dissect the ins and outs of the summer blockbuster. We also spoil The Walking Dead sooooo yep... this is a warning.

Ep. 17: Ham & Cheese with Vitamins

June 27, 2012 15:49 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

On this weeks episode of the podcast Joel reviews Prometheus, we discuss a couple of cool news stories including a zombie outbreak update and Davey reads another of Ben's postcards... plus we call a phone sex line, you heard it right...

Ep. 16: E3 Thoughts 2012

June 15, 2012 14:41 - 1 hour - 72.3 MB

Our second annual E3 spectacular!! We go over our thoughts about this years show, things we are excted for and the disappointments. Join with a small crowd of Miranda Washburn and Hana Polom, the guys go over an hour of video game awesomeness!! Plus a dramatic reading of a post card from Ben...

Ep 15: Zombie plans and poker hands (feat. Jeff Dumont)

June 05, 2012 04:16 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

Episode 10 + 5 is here!! With all the zombies showing up in Florida, Jeff Dumont joins Alex, Joel and Davey to talk about there zombie plans. We also take listener questions for Jeff on his move to Vegas, and a little pre E3 talk.

Ep. 14 : Two Guys, One Mic

May 29, 2012 05:51 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

We are back after a little break, and with a new co-host... Joel Whitaker!! Alex and Joel talk about the Avengers and where it ranks in the top three comic book movies of all time to us. Also story in gaming and a touch of minecraft. Welcome back listener, and welcome Joel!

Ep. 13: Lotto winnings and Hunger Games (Feat. Miranda Washburn)

May 08, 2012 15:16 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Is episode 13 our lucky episode?!? Will we strike it rich with the lotto, and does the hunger games live up to the hype, or crumble like district 13?? Luckly Miranda Washburn joins us to talk about all of that.

Ep 12: Remakes and Reboots (Feat. Steve Birmingham)

May 07, 2012 23:14 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

Steve Birmingham stops and joins the guys to talk about Reboots and Remakes and a little bit of TV... because TV is sooo good right now!! Davey gives us his Mass Effect 3 ending thoughts as well, Enjoy!!

Ep. 11: Shepard Attachments w/ Special Guest Josie... The Cat?!?

March 30, 2012 05:53 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

On to double digit episodes! ZOMG! Davey reviews Mass Effect 3, we talk about being able to be attached and connect to game characters vs. TV and movie characters... and Zima and the Pepsi Challenge?!? Wha?!?

Episode 10 - Cluster of drunk!!

March 23, 2012 05:17 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

We got to the tenth episode!! and to celebrate we invited Jeff Dumont, Miranda Washburn and Joel Whitaker back on to... well basicly drink and record a good time. Thanks for listening till now, more to come!

Ep. 9: Superfantasticalbowl Fun Time!!

February 01, 2012 06:34 - 1 hour - 55 MB

It's Superbowl week on the podcast!! Guest Jeff Dumont joins Dave and Alex to talk about the NFL playoffs, the player props, the ads and of course the game itself... all while pre gaming a week early. Plus a touch of iphone talk tossed on top!

Ep. 8: Mmmm Beer (Feat. Steve Birmingham)

January 16, 2012 01:55 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

On this episode of the podcast Steve Birmingham joins us to talk brewing his own beer under his Resolute Brewing label. Going with an all Birmingham theme, we also have a music break from his brothers band Some Never Sleep, with the song Short Circuit.

Ep. 7: Fantastical's Best of 2011

January 07, 2012 04:08 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

Music to your ears, another "Best of 2011" podcast to listen to... it actually more like a podcast to your ears but whatever, enjoy!!

Episode 6: A season of Skyrimming

November 23, 2011 19:54 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

Season 2... or 1, well whatever, New Season!! We are back and got lots of talk about Skyrim, the game that we have all been playing. The Gang also talks Thanksgiving and music we have been listening to. Enjoy and send us feedback.

Episode 5: Potter, Phones and Pasta

July 15, 2011 05:14 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Audiobook talk in a audio format!?! You got it! Our guest Miranda Washburn "drops by" to talk about listening to Harry Potter and other books with the guys, Ben gets a new phone and we talk food and music. Harry Potter Spoilers at 11:30 to 30 min mark.

Episode 4: The E3 Spectacular

July 11, 2011 06:24 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

A Fantatical Hour of Video Games!!! The guys talk thoughts about E3, things they liked and the disappointments and look to the future in video games.

Episode 3: 3 Fast 3 Fantastical

June 23, 2011 21:06 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

Yay, Episode 3 is here!! After a couple of takes and a couple of computer crashes it is here. The gang talk about the first iTunes comment :), watching Fast 5, video games and a special guest stops by to talk about athletes rankings, enjoy!!

Episode 2: The Sequel

June 08, 2011 04:22 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

We made it to Episode 2!@! And We have a guest! Guestrisode! Joel Whitaker joins us to talk movies, videogames, and drops some trivia on our domes. The song generously provided to us is Lone Star by Jim Guthrie from The Sword and Sworcery LP

Episode 1: The Phantom Menace

May 03, 2011 21:07 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

The Podcast Prequel... no pod racing here only podcasting with NHL playoff talk, Bens movie night reviews and What Were Excited For (I know what your excited for... this podcast)!!

Episode Zero

April 29, 2011 05:11 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

With no name for the podcast and having never recorded before... here it is Episode Zero!! Ben, Dave and Alex get started with why we are starting this, some A's and Giants talk and What Were Excited For. let it in your ears!!!

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