Humdinger
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingshum·ding·er - a remarkable or outstanding person or thing of its kind.
Humdinger is a show about movies, TV, sports, books, pop culture, and other awesome things we love. Hosted by Mark Casper and Trent Kinsey, this diverse podcast has a little something for everyone (even your crazy aunt who loves cats).
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Episodes
Avengers: Endgame Deep Dive, Plus Rockets-Warriors and Game of Thrones Update (Ep. 31)
May 12, 2019 21:54 - 1 hour - 32.9 MBIn this epsiode, we do a deep dive on 'Avengers: Endgame.' Before that, we discuss the Rockets-Warriors series and Game of Thrones mid-season review.
Game of Thrones Final Season, Joker Trailer Reactions, Avengers: Endgame, X-Files, Dune (Ep. 30)
April 11, 2019 18:34 - 53 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this episode, Mark and Trent talk about the Final Season of Game of Thrones, their reactions to the new 'Joker' trailer from DC, Avengers: Endgame, X-Files, Dune and more. Tweet us all your thoughts and reactions at @humdingerpod.
Our Favorite Movies, TV Shows, Books, and Podcasts of 2018 (Ep. 29)
January 12, 2019 22:23 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this end-of-the-year review episode, Mark and Trent talk about their favorite films, TV shows, books, and podcasts from 2018. Tweet us all your thoughts and reactions at @humdingerpod.
Stan Lee's Legacy, Malcolm Gladwell's New Podcast, Dr. Who Update, Netflix's Abstract, Duke Basketball, Moby Dick, and Hyperion (Ep. 28)
December 04, 2018 19:21 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBIn this shotgun episode, Mark and Trent talk about a wide variety of cool stuff they've been into: the new season of Dr. Who, Malcolm Gladwell's 'Broken Record' Podcast, Duke basketball, Netflix's Abstract: The Art of Design, Moby Dick, and Hyperion. Plus, we talk about the legacy of Stan Lee in the wake of his death.
Ranking the Harry Potter books (Ep. 27)
October 11, 2018 20:49 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBIn this episode of #Humdinger, Mark and Trent take a trip on the Hogwarts Express as they dive deep into all seven books of J.K. Rowling's groundbreaking fantasy series, Harry Potter. Mark and Trent discuss the pros and cons of each book before ranking them. Tweet us all your thoughts and reactions at @humdingerpod.
How We Became Premier League Fans, 'Loving Vincent,' 'Babylon 5,' and Marvel's New Wolverine Podcast (Ep. 26)
September 14, 2018 18:10 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBIn this episode of #Humdinger, Mark and Trent talk about the kickoff of the Premier League and how they became fans of the EPL. Before that, they discuss the sci-fi show 'Babylon 5,' the animated film 'Loving Vincent,' and Marvel's new podcast, 'Wolverine: The Long Night.' Tweet us all your thoughts and reactions at @humdingerpod.
HBO's Succession, Great British Bake Off, Mr. Rogers, Web Serials, Chef's Table, Idris Elba & More (Ep. 25)
August 17, 2018 14:03 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBIn this episode of #Humdinger, Mark and Trent talk about things they loved from summer 2018: HBO's Succession, The Great British Bake Off, the Mr. Rogers documentary 'Won't You Be My Neighbor,' web serials, Chef's Table, Idris Elba as the likely new Bond, Netflix's The World's Most Extraordinary Homes, and Makoto Fujimura's book, 'Culture Care.' Tweet us all your favorite things from the summer to @humdingerpod.
World Cup 2018 Highlights with FIFA Writer/Editor Hayes Creech (Ep. 24)
July 27, 2018 18:24 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBIn this episode of #Humdinger, Mark and Trent talk to FIFA.com writer/editor Hayes Creech about all things World Cup 2018: what it was like to cover the tournament in Russia, our favorite moments, games, and storylines, plus the state of soccer in the U.S. Tweet us all your World Cup thoughts at @humdingerpod.
WNYC's 'American Fiasco' | Super Meta (Ep. 23)
July 14, 2018 18:04 - 36 minutes - 67.5 MBIn this episode of Super Meta, Mark and Chris break down the new WNYC podcast series, 'American Fiasco,' hosted by Roger Bennett of the 'Men in Blazers' podcast. 'American Fiasco' tells the true story of how the U.S. Men's National Team crashed out of the 1998 World Cup in spectacular fashion. Mark and Chris talk about their favorite episodes, characters from the story, and why they love Roger Bennett so much.
Breaking Down 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' (Ep. 22)
June 08, 2018 13:31 - 29 minutes - 53.1 MBSPOILER ALERT! If you care about spoilers, see the movie first. In this episode of the Humdinger podcast, Mark and Tucker dive deep on the most recent Star Wars film: 'Solo.'
'Avengers: Infinity War' and 'Black Panther' (Ep. 21)
May 23, 2018 20:02 - 50 minutes - 92.8 MBIn this episode of the Humdinger podcast, Mark and Trent talk briefly about the Marvel blockbuster hit 'Black Panther,' before diving deep on Marvel's most recent blockbuster, 'Avengers: Infinity War.' Note: SPOILER ALERT! We talk about the ending...
Remembering 'The Office' - Part 2 (Ep. 20)
May 11, 2018 00:10 - 49 minutes - 90.1 MBIn part two of a two-part series, Trent, Chris, and Mark talk about the hit sitcom, 'The Office," starring Steve Carell, Jon Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Rainn Wilson, and Ed Helms. The three of them discuss the show's best characters, the best pairings, the most underrated parts of the show, and the show's legacy overall.
Remembering 'The Office' - Part 1 (Ep. 19)
May 03, 2018 17:53 - 52 minutes - 95.6 MBIn part one of a two-part series, Trent, Chris, and Mark talk about the hit sitcom, 'The Office," starring Steve Carell, Jon Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Rainn Wilson, and Ed Helms. The three of them discuss the show's funniest moments, their favorite Jim/Dwight pranks, their favorite cold opens, and more.
Revisiting 'The Sandlot' 25 Years Later (Ep. 18)
April 16, 2018 15:36 - 58 minutes - 107 MBIn this special episode, Trent and Mark are joined by their mortal enemies Tucker and Chris for a lively discussion on the 90s classic kids' movie, 'The Sandlot.' The four of them discuss the film's highlights, low points, Smalls' biggest gaffes, the best insults, the best lines, the greatest achievement by Benny "The Jet" Rodriguez, and where the movie ranks among other 90s kids' movies.
The Song That Almost Wasn't (Ep. 17)
March 09, 2018 21:44 - 30 minutes - 56.1 MBIn this special episode, Mark tells the story of a song he became obsessed with: how it came to be (against all odds) and how it changed over time.
Recapping the Oscars (Ep. 16)
March 08, 2018 18:32 - 28 minutes - 53.1 MBIn this episode, Mark and Trent break down the 90th Academy Awards, including what stood out, what disappointed, and other Oscar hot takes. . We want to know what you thought of the Oscars! Tweet us your thoughts @humdingerpod.
Best and Worst Super Bowl Ads, Han Solo Trailer Reactions, Star Wars Fatigue, Phantom Thread, and Mass Effect (Ep. 15)
February 10, 2018 22:21 - 48 minutes - 89.5 MBIn this episode, Mark and Trent break down the best and worst commercials and movie trailers, including Tide, Jeep, Australia, Dodge, Han Solo: A Star Wars Story, Jurassic World, and more. Before that, they discuss the video game Mass Effect and why Mark thinks 'Phantom Thread' is the best movie of the year.
Previewing 2018 Oscars, Plus 'The Chronicles of Prydain' and Makoto Fujimura (Ep. 14)
January 26, 2018 20:41 - 57 minutes - 105 MBIn this episode, Mark and Trent talk all about the Oscar 2018 nominations. Before that, Mark's one cool thing is artist and writer Makoto Fujimura. Click here to listen to a profound interview he gave on the Culture Matters podcast. Trent's one cool thing is the lesser known but highly acclaimed children's book series 'The Chronicles of Prydain.' After that, the two discuss the 2018 Oscar nominations. Follow us on Twitter at @humdingerpod to get all our updates and don't forget to twee...
Our Favorite Movies, TV Shows, and Books from 2017, Plus Previewing 2018 (Ep. 13)
January 12, 2018 22:21 - 49 minutes - 89.7 MBIn this episode, Mark and Trent discuss their favorite movies, TV shows, and books from 2017. Then, they talk about the things they're most excited about in 2018 (in those same three categories). You don't want to miss it!
'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Deep Dive (Ep. 12)
January 01, 2018 20:39 - 51 minutes - 94.1 MBIn this episode, Mark and Trent go all in on 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi,' written and directed by Rian Johnson.
SHOTGUN EPISODE: HQ Trivia, 'Star Wars: Last Jedi' Preview, Dr. Who, 'Jumanji,' 'The Wheel of Time,' LaVar Ball, Garden Lights (Ep. 11)
December 20, 2017 18:22 - 48 minutes - 89.6 MBIn this "Shotgun Episode," Mark and Trent discuss HQ Trivia, 'Star Wars: Last Jedi' Preview, Dr. Who, the new 'Jumanji' trailer, 'The Wheel of Time,' LaVar Ball, and Garden Lights.
Top 10 Superhero Movies of All Time, Amazon's Expensive 'Lord of the Rings' Bet, and 'Kings of the Wyld' (Ep. 10)
December 04, 2017 16:17 - 1 hour - 144 MBIn this episode, Trent and Mark talk about Nicolas Eames' new book 'Kings of the Wyld,' Amazon's recent purchase of the TV rights to 'Lord of the Rings,' and the top 10 superhero movies of all time.
BONUS: Pros + Cons of Christopher Nolan's Films and Ready Player One Trailer (Ep. 9)
November 27, 2017 01:21 - 33 minutes - 62 MBIn this bonus episode, Trent and Mark discuss the pros and cons of all Christopher Nolan's films. Plus, they talk about the Ready Player One movie trailer.
Thor: Ragnarok, Wildwood Chronicles, and NBA Surprises (Ep. 8)
November 13, 2017 02:44 - 48 minutes - 88 MBIn this episode, Mark and Trent talk about the film 'Thor: Ragnarok,' the Wildwood Chronicles (the popular children's book series written by Colin Meloy and illustrated by Carson Ellis), and our biggest surprises from the NBA's first games of the season.
'Children of Men,' The U.S. World Cup Fail, and 'Inception' (Ep. 7)
October 12, 2017 17:08 - 55 minutes - 101 MBIn this episode, Trent and Mark talk about the U.S. Men's National team failing to qualify for the World Cup, the movie 'Inception,' and do a deep dive on the film 'Children of Men.'
Neil Gaiman's 'Good Omens,' Jon Acuff's 'Finish,' Hillary Clinton on Longform Podcast, 'Firefly,' and College Football (Ep. 6)
September 24, 2017 19:55 - 45 minutes - 83.5 MBIn this "shotgun" episode, Trent and Mark talk about a ton of awesome things they're into at the moment, including: An interesting interview on the Longform Podcast with Hillary Clinton on her new book, 'What Happened' The upcoming TV mini-series 'Good Omens,' based on the book by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett Jon Acuff's new book 'Finish' The cult classic TV series 'Firefly' College football and the dark side of sports
Star Wars vs. Star Trek, 'It,' and The Count of Monte Cristo (Ep. 5)
September 18, 2017 01:08 - 45 minutes - 82.9 MBTo start off this episode, Trent's one cool (and slightly horrifying) thing is the new movie 'It,' while Mark's is the book, The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas. After that, we discuss all things Star Wars and Star Trek—their histories, our favorite movies/seasons, their differences, and more.
Watchmen, English Premier League, and 'Baby Driver' (Ep. 4)
September 08, 2017 13:24 - 39 minutes - 73.2 MBIn this episode, Trent and Mark talk about Watchmen, the English Premiere League, and Baby Driver. Trent's one cool thing is the English Premiere League. We talk about the resurgence of soccer in the U.S. (2:30), how Trent chose Chelsea as his team (3:15), why Arsenal reminds Mark of UGA football (6:00), relegation in the EPL (7:00), tournaments vs. regular season champs (10:00), and why baseball should have a regular season champ (11:00). Mark's one cool thing is the film 'Baby Driver' (12:...
Game of Thrones: The Books, The Show, and Why We Love Jon Snow (Ep. 3)
August 14, 2017 14:23 - 40 minutes - 73.4 MBIn this episode Trent and Mark talk about all things Game of Thrones: the history and origin of the books, the show catching up to the books, the historical bent to the story, their favorite and least favorite characters, seasons, and storylines. Also, they talk predictions and where the show is going.
'Dunkirk' Reviews and Ranking Christopher Nolan's Best Films (Ep. 2)
August 04, 2017 17:25 - 41 minutes - 76.8 MBNote: If you haven't seen 'Dunkirk,' this episode features a few spoilers. Trent's one cool thing is the book Senlin Ascends by Josiah Bancroft. Mark's one cool thing is the book Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry. Next, we talk about Christopher Nolan's latest film 'Dunkirk', our tweet-length review of the film, the best moments from the movie, our least favorite moments, which timeline we were most invest in, our thoughts on Harry Styles' performance, who had the best turtleneck, our thoug...
NBA Finals, ESPN's 30 for 30: Best of Enemies, and Ready Player One (Ep. 1)
August 02, 2017 02:45 - 43 minutes - 79.6 MBWelcome to the first episode of Humdinger! In this episode we talk about the 2017 NBA Finals (4:00) why Trent thought the playoffs were boring (4:30), why Mark became obsessed with the Finals (6:40), how Trent became a transplant OKC fan (7:20), why he wasn't a fan of KD to the Bay (9:00), what that meant to OKC fans (11:00), why there's a double standard when it comes to Steph Curry and Lebron (13:00), ESPN's 30 for 30 film "The Best of Enemies," all about the Celtics/Lakers rivalry (16:30)...