Hitting Play
132 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsJoin Lily, Scott, Shawn, and many special guests as they discuss TV, film, and pop culture, giving you more information than you could possibly need. Some surprises too.
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Episodes
Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003): Chapters 1-20
September 01, 2015 03:15 - 1 hour - 148 MBJoin Scott and special guest, Star Wars expert Paul, as they review the first two seasons of what just might be the best thing to come out of the Star Wars prequels: The 2003 Clone Wars cartoon series! Listen as they discuss the history of the Clone Wars, from a throwaway line delivered by Mark Hamill in 1977's Star Wars to George Lucas' 2002 CGI monstrosity Attack of the Clones to Genndy Tartakovsky's 2003 animated masterpiece and beyond. Sure, they'll gripe about the prequels, but they'll a...
Futurama: Mars University
August 25, 2015 04:57 - 1 hour - 113 MBJoin the college-bound Lily as she and Scott give her a proper collegiate send-off by reviewing the hilarious second episode of Futurama's second season: Mars University! Listen as they discuss how Lily can learn from the college experiences of Fry and Guenter, reveal the multitude of gags you may have missed, and share some childhood amusement park horror stories. Super-intelligent talking monkeys, robot fraternities, Martian jungles, what's not to love?! ROBOT HOOOOOOOOOOOUSE!!! Please emai...
BONUS EPISODE: 2015 Connecticut Comic Conn
August 20, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBJoin Shawn and Scott for this very special bonus edition of Hitting Play as they record an episode to, and from, the "Connecticut Comic Conn" (yes, spelled with two Ns), at the Mohegan Sun Convention Center in Uncasville, Connecticut. Listen as Shawn gives a lesson in Connecticut history, from the Revolutionary War, to World War II, to the plot of Goldfinger. They'll detail what comic books they hope to find, what celebrities they hope to see, and have a generally broad pop culture discussion...
Humans: Episode 1
August 17, 2015 11:56 - 1 hour - 130 MBJoin Lily, Shawn, and Scott as they discuss the the first episode of the hit sci-fi British-American coproduced drama: Humans! Listen as they compare the cut of the episode that aired on AMC in the U.S. with the Channel 4 U.K. edit, discuss the practicalities of "synth" ownership, review Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics and their application on the show, and get a review of the original Swedish version, Äkta Människor, from Vine superstar Daniel Ojanlatva. So, touch your chin, boot up, l...
Review: Stealing, Addiction, Prom
August 04, 2015 12:40 - 1 hour - 189 MBJoin Lily, Scott, and special guest Hamish, as they discuss the first episode of the hilarious Comedy Central series starring Andy Daly: Review! Listen as Hamish gives the Australian perspective on this show, which was adapted from Phil Lloyd's Australian Broadcasting Corporation series: Review with Myles Barlow. They'll compare and contrast the U.S. and Aussie versions, talk about the similarities and differences in the characters of Forrest MacNeil and Myles Barlow, as well as discuss the s...
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Pilot
July 28, 2015 13:42 - 1 hour - 117 MBJoin Lily and Scott as they review the first episode of ABC's hit show about a team of special agents, specially formed to investigate the strange happenings of the Marvel universe: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Listen as they discuss the history of one of comics' clunkiest acronyms, why comic book realities don't always translate well to live-action, why DC should have tied their shows to their cinematic universe, and why the resumption of the Mike Peterson storyline in episode 10, makes this show...
Comic Con 2015: Trailers and Sneak Peeks
July 21, 2015 14:05 - 1 hour - 197 MBJoin Lily, Scott, and special guest Kevin (AKA K1 of the movie riffing group One Wall Cinema) as they review some notable trailers and sneak peeks from San Diego Comic Con 2015! Including some big 2016 summer movies, upcoming TV shows, web series, and, of course, the latest on Star Wars. What's with the look of Apocalypse? Does Daisy Ridley play Han Solo's daughter? Is anyone really asking where the Heroes went? Do we have to watch Batman's parents die again? How will Ryan Reynolds' two Deadp...
The Hitting Play Quiz Bowl
July 14, 2015 04:14 - 1 hour - 147 MBJoin Lily, Shawn, and Scott, as guest Quizmaster, Dan, puts their TV and movie knowledge to the test in the Hitting Play Quiz Bowl! From trivia rounds covering knowledge of actors, actresses and their credits, to television series, top rated movies, and years of premieres, this covers it all! So listen in, play along, keep track of your score, and enjoy the show! Please email us at [email protected] Hitting Play on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HittingPlay Scott's Twitter: http:/...
The Star Wars Holiday Special
July 07, 2015 05:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBJoin Lily, Scott, and resident Star Wars expert Paul as they break down and discuss what's been described as "the worst two hours of television ever.", the broadcast event so bad, its creators tried to prevent it from ever being see again: The Star Wars Holiday Special! Why was there only Wookie dialogue for many segments? What's with Mark Hamill's makeup? It Itchy's virtual reality helmet what we think it is? Why is Chewbacca such a terrible father? What's happening at the end? Bea Arthur? A...
Bob's Burgers: Human Flesh
June 27, 2015 14:55 - 53 minutes - 98.1 MBJoin Lily, Shawn, and Scott as they break down the first episode of the wonderfully great FOX animated series: Bob's Burgers! Listen as they trace back the history of Loren Bouchard's work in animation with Jon Benjamin, going all the way back to the hilarity of Home Movies, and the delightful "Squigglevision" classic: Dr. Katz. They'll also discuss the lost character of Dan and how the now beloved Belchers were originally intended to be a family of cannibals! (Yes, really!) Also, they'll att...
X-Men: Days of Future Past
June 20, 2015 12:46 - 33 minutes - 60.9 MBJoin Scott as he delves deep into the bleak dystopian future of the classic X-Men story: Days of Future Past! Listen as he compares and contrasts its original telling in the Uncanny X-Men comic books, the loose adaptation of the animated series Wolverine and the X-Men and the film X-Men: Days of Future Past, with an especially close look at the three episode arc from Fox's X-Men the animated series. What commonalities do these versions share? Why does Apocalypse always seem to pop up in these...
M*A*S*H: Pilot
June 09, 2015 13:05 - 1 hour - 154 MBJoin Lily, Shawn, and Scott as they discuss the pilot episode of one of the most successful shows in the history of television, the story of a gifted surgeon named Hawkeye and his life at the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital during the Korean War: The one, the only, M*A*S*H! Listen as they provide a brief history of the Korean War, a comparison between the series, the movie, and the novel, as well as a readings from some fictional letters! (You'll see.) This episode has it all! (Including...
BONUS EPISODE: Danger 5
June 04, 2015 12:45 - 38 minutes - 70.3 MBJoin Lily, Shawn, Scott, and special guest Hamish as they sit down for a bonus episode of Hitting Play to discuss Australian TV and films, especially the great series Danger 5. Listen to Hamish's interesting tale of how his funny and creative Danger 5-themed Vines caught the attention of the show's creators, and how his fandom ultimately earned him an invite to meet the cast and crew and appear in an episode! He'll also help the crew properly pronounce Canberra, accidentally create a conce...
The Simpsons: Bart Vs. Australia
June 01, 2015 15:11 - 1 hour - 174 MBJoin Lily, Shawn, Scott, and special guest Hamish, joining them all the way from Australia, as they discuss the classic (and somewhat controversial) Simpsons episode: Bart Vs. Australia! Listen as Hamish sets the matters straight regarding all of the misrepresented aspects of Australian culture in this episode. Do Koalas create power outages? Is Foster's a popular Australian beer? How prevalent is boomerang throwing? Does Hamish eat kangaroos? How culturally accurate is the Outback Steakhouse...
Sherlock: A Study In Pink
May 25, 2015 22:15 - 1 hour - 62 MBJoin Lily and Shawn as they break-down the pilot episode of the ever-popular BBC series Sherlock, A Study In Pink. Listen as they Compare this modern adaptation to Conan Doyle's The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, discuss the show's brilliant writing and explain how many times they've gone to the local grocery store trying to solve crimes (It makes sense after you listen). We're Benedict Cumberbatch's favorite podcast! Probably not. Please email us at [email protected] Play on ...
Atari: Game Over
May 19, 2015 11:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBJoin Lily, Shawn, and Scott as they review Atari: Game Over, the first documentary in Xbox Live's Signal to Noise series. Listen as they discuss the rise and fall of Atari Inc., the colossal commercial failure of E.T. The Game, the urban legend of the burial of millions of unsold E.T. The Game cartridges in a New Mexico landfill, and the years of undeserved blame placed on game designer Howard Scott Warshaw. From the Atari 2600 to Game Genie to Raspberry Pis to why having Steven Spielberg att...
The Tick (1994): The Tick vs. the Idea Men
May 12, 2015 12:18 - 1 hour - 138 MBJoin Lily, Shawn, Scott, and special guest Kevin (AKA K1 of the movie riffing group One Wall Cinema) as they review the first episode of the great animated superhero parody of the mid 1990s: The Tick! Listen as they discuss The Tick's humble beginnings as a comic book store mascot, its hilarious city full of characters, the great toys that were made of those characters, its short lived live-action spinoff, and more! "The City" really needs a good therapist. Hug your destiny and enjoy the show...
BONUS EPISODE: 2015 Summer Movies
May 09, 2015 11:10 - 54 minutes - 99.4 MBJoin Lily, Shawn, and Scott as they sit down for a bonus episode of Hitting Play to discuss some notable movies premiering in the summer of 2015. Listen to their takes on, and expectations of, what looks to be a very eventful summer for moviegoers. From Marvel Comics to Disney theme parks to assigned high school summer reading novels, these movies cover it all. Find out why dinosaur cloning is always a bad idea, how fat Nick Nolte feels about mountain hiking, and why Judy Greer was Hollywood'...
Gigantor: Struggle at the South Pole
May 03, 2015 10:53 - 1 hour - 121 MBJoin Lily, Shawn, Scott, and a special guest, Shawn's brother Dan, as they breakdown the first episode of the 1960's Japanese animated export: Gigantor! Listen as they discuss its origins in manga, Dan's childhood fondness of it, its transformation from a popular anime to a confusing "westernized" cartoon, and its multitudinous array of hilarious flaws. Can Gigantor think for himself? Why is only Jimmy allowed to wield such great power? Does hot water freeze faster? They'll take on all of the...
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Phantasms (w/ Bonnaventure James)
April 22, 2015 06:58 - 53 minutes - 97 MBJoin Lily, Scott, as they're joined by special guest Jaron (AKA Bonnaventure James, the great electronic musician from Calgary, Alberta) to breakdown Phantasms, the strange episode from the seventh season of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Listen as they discuss the imagery of Data's nightmares, the convenience of his many abilities, and why you should never buy your engine parts from Thanatos VII. Not to mention all of the delicious cellular peptide cake talk! This is a special one, but as F...
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2nd Trailer)
April 19, 2015 06:12 - 1 hour - 113 MBJoin Scott and his special guest, Star Wars expert Paul, joining the show live from Pennsylvania, as they breakdown every little detail of the second trailer for the much anticipated movie event of the year: Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens! Listen as they discuss (among many things) the new Stormtrooper designs, the familiar elements within the trailer, and, of course, Harrison Ford, Chewbacca, and Mark Hamill's voice. So much to talk about, so much to be excited for! May the sequels...
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (Trailer)
April 14, 2015 12:31 - 1 hour - 127 MBJoin Shawn and Scott as they breakdown every detail of the trailer for the much anticipated movie event of the year: Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens! Listen as they also discuss how this sequel came to be, what little we know so far, and what remains a mystery. They also talk about J.J. Abrams' handling of the Star Trek cinematic franchise, as well as George Lucas' mishandling of the Star Wars franchise. Do Sebulba, the Max Rebo Band, and Jar Jar's tombstone get mentioned too? Of cou...
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy Goes Outside!
April 02, 2015 23:17 - 59 minutes - 106 MBJoin Lily, Shawn, and Scott, live from their respective underground bunkers, as they review the first episode of the hilarious Tina Fey and Robert Carlock Netflix original series: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt! Listen as they discuss its many connections to 30 Rock, its mind warping joke density, and how Ellie Kemper is perfect for this role. How did Netflix get their hands on this? How did it differ from the original script? What's a Tamagotchi? We talk about it! It's a miracle!
Arrow: Pilot
March 25, 2015 10:16 - 1 hour - 140 MBJoin Lily, Shawn, and Scott as they enter the dark and brooding world of everybody's favorite hooded archer: Arrow! Listen as they take you through the history of the Green Arrow in comics, discuss why almost everybody in this show is a terrible person, and explain why this is just The CW's grittty mix of Batman, Robin Hood and My Name is Earl, with a little Hamlet and Harry and the Hendersons thrown in. (Listen and you'll get it.) And, as a bonus, Lily opens a present given to her by Shawn a...
Rock, Rot & Rule (w/ Tom Scharpling and the FOTs)
March 16, 2015 16:05 - 1 hour - 120 MBJoin Lily, Shawn, and Scott for this special episode as they pay tribute to The Best Show and discuss a greatly underappreciated piece of comedy, the Scharpling & Wurster classic: Rock, Rot & Rule! Learn the history of The Best Show and the one phone call that started it all. Joining in the discussion and calling in with some favorite Rock, Rot & Rule and Best Show moments of their own, are fans, favorite callers, and even Tom Scharpling himself! (Oh, and Jon Wurster contributes one word too...
Rock, Rot & Rule (w/ Calls from Tom Scharpling and the FOTs)
March 16, 2015 16:05 - 1 hour - 118 MBJoin Lily, Shawn, and Scott for this special episode as they pay tribute to The Best Show and discuss a greatly underappreciated piece of comedy, the Scharpling & Wurster classic: Rock, Rot & Rule! Learn the history of The Best Show and the one phone call that started it all. Joining in the discussion and calling in with some favorite Rock, Rot & Rule and Best Show moments of their own, are fans, favorite callers, and even Tom Scharpling himself! (Oh, and Jon Wurster contributes one word too....
Star Trek: Amok Time
March 09, 2015 14:01 - 1 hour - 119 MBJoin Lily, Scott, and Shawn as they remember the great Leonard Nimoy and discuss the iconic first episode of Star Trek's second season: Amok Time! Listen as they take you through the story of a lonely Vulcan and his mating urges. They'll explain why Spock is pretty much a giant salmon, how Vulcan courtship is merely reciting Michael Bolton lyrics, and why this whole episode is very awkward. Forget Pon Farr, live long and podcast! Please email us at [email protected] Play on Twi...
The Office (UK): Downsize
February 28, 2015 23:16 - 49 minutes - 90.3 MBJoin Lily and Scott (Shawn was um...sidelined.) as they discuss the first episode of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's comedic masterpiece: The Office! Listen as they discuss the story behind the theme song, delve into the meaning of every passing reference, and give you the back story of a multitude of details you might've missed. Who is Flat Eric? How much is Gareth's car worth? What happens if you drink correction fluid? These questions (and others you'd probably never ask) are answered...
X-Men (1989): Pryde of the X-Men
February 21, 2015 15:16 - 1 hour - 121 MBJoin Shawn and Scott as they discuss an 80's Saturday morning gem: The rarely seen (or heard of) animated X-Men pilot for NBC! Listen as Scott gives a condensed history of the X-Men in animation, Shawn addresses recent news of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and both recount a Spider-Man voter registration PSA with great confusion. Why does Wolverine speak with an Australian accent? (Yes, really.) Why aren't most of the X-Men dead at the end of this episode? What's up with Kitty Pryde's parent...
Lookwell
February 14, 2015 13:58 - 55 minutes - 101 MBJoin Lily, Scott, and Shawn as they take a look back at a cult classic from 1991. A time when a young SNL writer named Conan O'Brien joined forces with Robert Smigel to write a pilot starring Adam West as a clueless former TV detective named Lookwell. Listen as they discuss the brilliance of Adam West, draw parallels to Batman from the 1960's, speculate what a full season would be like, and even try out a Lookwell line reading of their own. Sit down, grab a Firm Pop and enjoy!Please email us ...
The IT Crowd: Bad Boys
February 09, 2015 01:43 - 43 minutes - 78 MBLily, Scott, and Shawn take episode 2 (virtually) across the pond and discuss "Bad Boys", a hilarious episode from series four of The IT Crowd. Listen as Lily and Shawn introduce Scott to the drudgery of information technology. Find out about the life of Sir Clive Sinclair, the great Katherine Parkinson, and why £13 for Series Five, Volume Three of "Grand Designs" is a ripoff. Disclaimer: Shawn's audio had some issues in this one. Ploppers!
Futurama: Space Pilot 3000
February 01, 2015 02:50 - 1 hour - 118 MBLily, Scott, and Shawn kick off the podcast by discussing "Space Pilot 3000", the pilot episode of Futurama! Find out what Fox had to change, why head jar technology is a flawed concept, and why Applied Cryogenics is a terrible business. Download and listen on your Y2K compliant devices! Please email us at [email protected] Play on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HittingPlayScott's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MCandFriendsScott's Vine: http://www.vine.co/MCandFriendsLily's T...