Icon Or Whycon
87 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsBreaking down your favorite film universes, one film at a time, to decide once and for all if they are truly iconic, or if they just don't stand the test of time.
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Ep. 87 - Shrek Forever After
May 21, 2022 18:01 - 58 minutes - 67.3 MBIt's our SEASON FINALE! It took us two years, but we got there. We wrap up the Shrek universe and send CJ off into fatherhood in style. Join us as we do a deep dive into what is a suspiciously wonderful movie. We'll be back soon with more universes, more fun, and more witty banter. Yeah, it looks a lot less picthforky and torchy out there. Let’s go.
Ep. 86 - Shrek the Third
May 07, 2022 06:24 - 53 minutes - 61.5 MBCJ and Andrew walk the dangerous path of watching Shrek the Third. It wouldn't be inaccurate to assume that I couldn't exactly not say that it is or isn't almost partially incorrect.
Ep. 85 - Shrek 2
April 30, 2022 07:07 - 52 minutes - 59.9 MBAndrew and CJ continue the journey through the Shrek universe into the kingdom of Far Far Away. I only wanted what was best for Fiona, but I can see now she already has it. I think we both are here to learn some very important lessons.
Ep. 84 - Shrek
April 22, 2022 22:45 - 53 minutes - 61.7 MBAndrew and CJ start an all-new universe and make their first foray into animation with the Shrek franchise. A franchise that seemingly everybody likes. You know what ELSE everybody likes? Parfaits! Have you ever met a person, you say, "Let's get some parfait," they say, "Hell no, I don't like no parfait."? Parfaits are delicious!
Ep. 83 - Back to the Future Part III
April 16, 2022 07:01 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBThe future isn't written. It can be changed. You know that. Anyone can make their future whatever they want it to be. Andrew and CJ know it too, and that's why the stunning finale of the Back to the Future Trilogy is a bit late this week. That said, it's amazing, give it a listen, and yell at us on instagram about it.
Ep. 82 - Back to the Future Part II
April 02, 2022 05:20 - 54 minutes - 62.6 MBTime traveling is just too dangerous. Better that I devote myself to study the other great mystery of the universe: podcasts... CJ and Andrew dive head first into one of the most beloved sequels of all time. Come along for the ride, unless you're a chicken.
Ep. 81 - Back to the Future
March 26, 2022 08:56 - 57 minutes - 65.3 MBA new day, a new universe. CJ and Andrew dive headfirst into the past to prevent a possibly erased present in the distant future with the Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale classic - Back to the Future. I guess you guys aren't ready for that yet...
Ep. 80 - John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
March 20, 2022 08:12 - 55 minutes - 63.7 MBAndrew and CJ come to the end of the John Wick road as it stands currently. So much happens, so much to take in. That said, one truth remains - If you cut a king, you better cut him to the quick.
Ep. 79 - John Wick: Chapter 2
March 12, 2022 05:52 - 59 minutes - 67.8 MBAs I live and breathe. John Wick. The man. The myth. The legend. You're not very good at retiring. And neither are Andrew and CJ... who dove headfirst into John Wick: Chapter 2 this week. Enjoy... if you dare.
Ep. 78 - John Wick
March 08, 2022 03:03 - 49 minutes - 56.9 MBAndrew and CJ needed a moment or two to get their lives together after the loss of Daisy. But it's a new day and it's time for a new franchise. This time, they do a deep dive into the John Wick franchise. People keep asking if I'm back and I haven't really had an answer...But now, yeah, I'm thinkin' I'm back!
Ep. 77 - The Matrix: Resurrections
February 19, 2022 18:08 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBAndrew and CJ were a little nervous about diving into the final movie of the Matrix Quadrilogy, but nothing comforts anxiety like a little nostalgia. And friends. Zach and Matthew from the podcast Stream It! join us to wrap up this franchise.
Ep. 76 - The Matrix Revolutions
February 12, 2022 18:05 - 53 minutes - 61.8 MBAndrew and CJ brave the tumultuous machine city and embark on a journey into The Matrix Revolutions. Everything that has a beginning has an end. I see the end coming...
Ep. 75 - The Matrix Reloaded
February 05, 2022 06:42 - 50 minutes - 58.4 MBIt's late, but we got the episode out. Sure, maybe we're tired...but I slept for the first eleven years of my life, now I'm making up for it. Enjoy Andrew and CJ's deep dive into the convoluted sequel to the Matrix.
Ep. 74 - The Matrix
January 29, 2022 06:43 - 54 minutes - 62.3 MBAndrew and CJ embark on what may be the most important journey of their lives as they seek to unpack The Matrix Quadrilogy. Unfortunately, no one can be told what The Matrix is. You'll have to see it for yourself.
Ep. 73 - Bill and Ted Face the Music
January 22, 2022 04:55 - 57 minutes - 66.2 MBAndrew and CJ wrap up the Bill and Ted trilogy with the recently released final chapter in the Bill and Ted saga. Sometimes things don't make sense until the end of the story.
Ep. 72 - Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey
January 15, 2022 07:13 - 54 minutes - 62 MBYou might be a king or a little street sweeper, but sooner or later you dance with the reaper. Andrew and CJ continue partying in the phone booth and follow Bill and Ted into the afterlife and back to the battle of the bands.
Ep. 71 - Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure
January 07, 2022 03:48 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBI believe our adventure through time has taken a most serious turn... Andrew and CJ bravely embark on Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure.
Ep. 70 - Bad Santa 2
December 25, 2021 02:26 - 55 minutes - 64 MBIs the oven on? Are you making Hot Pockets? No, you're just listening to Andrew and CJ work their way through the shocking sequel Bad Santa 2. Merry Christmas.
Ep. 69 - Bad Santa
December 17, 2021 23:24 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBAfter meeting in person for the first time in a few months, Andrew and CJ record their first in-person episode! This holiday season they're taking on the controversial holiday flick, Bad Santa. It was like they did something constructive with their lives or something, I dunno, like they accomplished something.
Ep. 68 - Avengers: Endgame
December 11, 2021 03:29 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBAndrew and CJ are at last at the end of their LaRorder Infinity Saga. In this supersized episode they take on Avengers: Endgame. This is the fight of their lives. They are going to win. Whatever it takes
Ep. 67 - Captain Marvel
December 04, 2021 02:27 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBAndrew and CJ near the end of the LaRorder Infinity Saga with the movie Captian Marvel. Andrew wanted to put up a fight and then he realized he'd been fighting with one arm behind his back.
Ep. 66 - Ant-Man and the Wasp
November 27, 2021 00:28 - 55 minutes - 63.3 MBAndrew and CJ go big AND go small and go on an epic heist with Ant-Man and the Wasp. The movie so zany and scientifically sound that they just put the word "Quantum" in front of everything.
Ep. 65 - Infinity War
November 19, 2021 21:25 - 52 minutes - 60.5 MBAndrew and CJ are at last in the Infinity War. It took a lot of work to get here, but the hardest choices require the strongest wills.
Ep. 64 - Thor: Ragnarok
November 14, 2021 00:54 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBAndrew and CJ are taken by the hilarious romp that is Thor: Ragnarok. Well, sometimes you have to get captured just to get a straight answer out of something. It's a long story. Basically, I'm a bit of a hero.
Ep. 63 - Doctor Strange
November 06, 2021 03:34 - 42 minutes - 48.4 MBAndrew and CJ open themselves up to Doctor Strange and have very different reactions. The harrowing journey can only be described as...this...this doesn't make any sense. All of this mysticism and crap! I mean, you're asking me to open my mind to the possible? What possibilities?!
Ep. 62 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
October 26, 2021 23:17 - 56 minutes - 64.7 MBAndrew and CJ go on another adventure with the Guardians of the Galaxy and this time they are ready to learn the simple truth - There are two types of beings in the universe, those who dance, and those who do not.
Ep. 61 - Spider-Man: Homecoming
October 20, 2021 22:36 - 54 minutes - 61.9 MBAndrew and CJ get to the part in the MCU where Spider-Man has his own solo flick masquerading as a John Hughes romp. Just a typical Homecoming on the outside of an invisible jet, fighting my girlfriend’s dad.
Ep. 60 - Black Panther
October 06, 2021 03:45 - 56 minutes - 65 MBAndrew and CJ finally take on the epic MCU hit Black Panther. As they reminisce about the sheer majesty of the film they are reminded that just because something works, doesn’t mean it can’t be improved.
Ep. 59 - Captain America: Civil War
September 29, 2021 06:03 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBIt's late...but Andrew and CJ were able to bring you all a deep dive into the final installment of the Captain America series. We try to save as many people as we can. Sometimes that doesn't mean everybody.
Ep. 58 - Ant-Man
September 22, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 58.7 MBAndrew and CJ dance with the Quantum Realm and do a deep dive into Ant-Man. This is awesome. It’s awesome, you know? We are breaking down walls, we're healing. It’s important... I ruined the moment didn’t I?
Ep. 57 - Avengers: Age of Ultron
September 15, 2021 05:23 - 52 minutes - 60.5 MBThe sun's getting real low... but Andrew and CJ still found time to drop the Age of Ultron episode on Tuesday... on the West Coast.
Ep. 56 - Captain America: The Winter Soldier
September 08, 2021 03:40 - 56 minutes - 65 MBAndrew and CJ get serious with the MCU gamechanger Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Before we get started, does anyone want to get out?
Ep. 55 - Guardians of the Galaxy
September 01, 2021 04:49 - 50 minutes - 58.1 MBIt's still Tuesday somewhere, and that means that it's finally time for Andrew and CJ to unveil their Guardians of the Galaxy episode. Listen as they do a dive deep and show their love for a super fun franchise entry, you will also hear the most real, authentic, hysterical laugh of my entire life, because that is not a plan!
Ep. 54 - Thor: The Dark World
August 18, 2021 04:18 - 58 minutes - 66.9 MBAndrew and CJ reconvene after a short hiatus to continue the "LaRorder" with Thor: The Dark World. We might be crazy, but there's nothing more reassuring than realizing that the world is crazier than you are.
Ep. 53 - Iron Man 3
August 04, 2021 01:06 - 49 minutes - 56.8 MBAndrew and CJ round out the Iron Man trilogy with Iron Man 3 and it's a lot to unpack. A famous man once said, 'We create our own demons.' Who said that? What does that even mean? Doesn't matter. I said it 'cause he said it. So now, he was famous and that basically getting said by two well-known guys. I don't, uh... I'm gonna start again.
Ep. 52 - The Avengers
July 28, 2021 02:46 - 55 minutes - 63 MBAndrew and CJ finally make it to the first big team up in the MCU. It's a thrilling experience that leaves you with the elusive question: Have you ever tried shawarma? There's a shawarma joint about two blocks from here. I don't know what it is, but I wanna try it.
Ep. 51 - Captain America: The First Avenger
July 21, 2021 03:32 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBAndrew and CJ jump headfirst into the very first Captain America movie. It's a bit of a love fest, but it's really not that surprising. This landscape's changing all the time.
Ep. 50 - Thor
July 14, 2021 04:16 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBOur fiftieth episode! And the first episode to be a few minutes late. Fret not though, all 19 of you, cause this one's a doozy. Andrew and CJ dig into Kenneth Branagh's Thor. As far as being late goes... whatever I have done to wrong you, whatever I have done to lead you to do this, I am truly sorry.
Ep. 49 - The Incredible Hulk
July 07, 2021 02:05 - 55 minutes - 63.8 MBThe "LaRorder" continues with Edward Norton as The Incredible Hulk. Andrew and CJ tread lightly as to not disturb the delicate balance of this deep conversation. If we overshoot this by even the smallest integer, we're dealing with concentrations with extraordinary levels of toxicity.
Ep. 48 - Iron Man 2
June 30, 2021 03:38 - 53 minutes - 61.5 MBAndrew and CJ are officially two chapters into the "LaRorder" and continue to dive deeper into the MCU with Iron Man 2. We're about to get wet on this ride.
Ep. 47 - Iron Man
June 23, 2021 02:17 - 59 minutes - 67.7 MBAndrew and CJ begin the epic quest of tackling the MCU. The journey starts with Iron Man. It's a daunting task, but sometimes you gotta run before you can walk.
Ep. 46 - A League Of Their Own
June 15, 2021 22:58 - 1 hour - 102 MBAndrew and CJ are joined by their friends Sarah and Pam to take a deep dive into the final chapter of the Hollywood Ball - A League of Their Own. Honestly, it was really hard to stop talking about this movie. But I guess...it’s supposed to be hard. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great.
Ep. 45 - 42
June 09, 2021 03:40 - 57 minutes - 66.1 MBAndrew and CJ continue the Hollywood Ball with the movie 42. The movie's brilliant, we try to keep up...all future, no past.
Ep. 44 - Moneyball
June 02, 2021 03:48 - 52 minutes - 59.9 MBAndrew and CJ dive back into the final leg of the baseball universe - The Hollywood Ball. The first movie is the Oscar-nominated classic Moneyball. We have a lot of questions, but we know...when you get the answer your looking for, ya hang up.
Ep. 43 - Icon or Whycon: The Clip Show
May 26, 2021 01:09 - 24 minutes - 28.4 MBWith CJ in transit, Andrew takes all 18 of you on a journey through some of his favorite moments on the show thus far. Hear them again...for the first time.
Ep. 42 - For Love of the Game
May 18, 2021 04:07 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBAndrew and CJ wrap up the Costnerverse with "For Love of the Game". Feelings are spilled, opinions are shared, and they both learn the power of being able to clear the mechanism.
Ep. 41 - Field of Dreams
May 12, 2021 00:04 - 1 hour - 74 MBAndrew and CJ continue the journey through the Costnerverse with the classic baseball movie Field of Dreams. What are you grinning at, you ghost?
Ep. 40 - Bull Durham
May 04, 2021 21:04 - 54 minutes - 61.9 MBEpisode One of the Costnerverse...Andrew and CJ dive head first into Bull Durham - the movie that taught us that the only church that truly feeds the soul, day in and day out, is the church of baseball.
Ep. 39 - Major League: Back to the Minors
April 27, 2021 18:43 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBAndrew and CJ round out the Major League trilogy with their friend Joe. Listen as CJ and Joe generously explain to Andrew how deeply this film is a work of baseball fiction. I'm not asking for too much. Just help the guy sitting next to you. Maybe you know something he doesn't.
Ep. 38 - Major League 2
April 20, 2021 23:19 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBAndrew and CJ continue their Major League journey with the creatively titled Major League 2. I wanted to see this movie, but it was only out for two and a half hours. I did hear however that it was in focus.