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Hosted by Steven Fisher & Brent Hibbard.
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350. Presidential Safe Word - 350TH EPISODE ft. Amanda Fisher, Allison Oberg & Liz Wilson
April 23, 2024 07:00 - 2 hours - 188 MBThe day we turn 350 is a truly great one as we are taken over by the wonderful trio AMANDA FISHER, ALLISON OBERG & LIZ WILSON! The guys take a backseat to answer some questions about the show and some regrets, then the ladies discuss pop culture that passes the Bechdel test, followed by an impassioned review of Taylor Swift’s new double album The Tortured Poets Department by Amanda, and finally a lightning round This or That segment presented by Chief Liz! Thanks for listening to any of the...
349. C.F.T.W. - SUCKER PUNCH: EXTENDED CUT (2011)
April 16, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBBetween the last episode and this one, information got misconstrued and now here we are devoting an episode to a full review of of 2011's SUCKER PUNCH: EXTENDED CUT. YAY! Also on this exceedingly silly episode, we talk about: 3 Body Problem (Netflix series), Lowlifes (2024 Tubi Original film), a recent quinceanera attendance, Janice's love/misunderstanding of technology, & of course...Italian Ghostface. —————————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's scre...
348. Ginger Chimp
April 09, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 160 MBToday’s show was recorded on Sunday, April 7. We assume we were raptured during the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8*. To the heathens who listen to our show and worship us as false gods, we have scheduled this recording to air as usual on Tuesday, April 9. Please enjoy the following topics as you writhe in your self-inflicted filth amongst the devil’s friends: The Greatest Night in Pop (2024 Netflix documentary), Pretty Girls (novel by Karin Slaughter), Sucker Punch (2011), Game Night (2...
347. Caller, You're on the Air...
April 01, 2024 07:00 - 19 minutes - 10.1 MBLet's take some calls from strangers. What could go wrong?
346. Rain Twerk - BARBIE (2023) ft. Liz Wilson, Allison Oberg, & Amanda Fisher
March 26, 2024 07:00 - 2 hours - 66.5 MBToday, we're joined by our first guests of 2024, LIZ WILSON, ALLISON OBERG, & AMANDA FISHER (a.k.a. the Stuff Talkers) to discuss 2023's mega-hit film, BARBIE! We discuss the film's impressive cast, it's feminist messaging, the featured music, the distinction between a boy's toy movie and a girl's toy movie, Greta Gerwig's Oscar snub for Best Director, the film's original Barbie actress, the visual effects of the movie, so much more! We also discuss the likely reason why dumb males don't li...
345. Unpack the Crack
March 19, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBToday we hit up another Pop Culture Catch-Up as we discuss Tubi’s rebranding, dueling banjos, Erin Brockovich (2000) and whether Julia Roberts and Geena Davis are the same person, Walk of Shame (2014) and the weird way some movies completely disappear, and, of course, tan toothpaste! —————————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gm...
344. Slipped a Bizkit - STARSHIP TROOPERS (1997)
March 12, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 34.1 MBJoin us today as we talk about 1997's anti-bug science fiction cult-classic, STARSHIP TROOPERS (SPOILERS)! We discuss the surprising angle of satirizing military propaganda, how well the visual effects hold up, the authoritative score, white Argentinians, & more! We also talk about Saved by the Bell (TV show), Helldivers II (video game), our new favorite band: CLOWN CORE, bananas, & of course...how Limp Bizkit will save us all. —————————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, ...
343. Eggload
March 05, 2024 14:57 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBAfter some technical issues, some stray dog shenanigans, and a week of LIFE coming straight at our faces we finally get together for a wacky & weird Pop Culture Catch-Up episode for the ages! We talk about The Crystal Caves by The Magic Puzzle Company, Resident Alien (tv series) and the great Alan Tudyk, Strike Force Five (podcast) and making fun of the lovable Jimmy Fallon, and Keys to the Kingdom (podcast) and the secret but still fun underbelly of theme parks! —————————————————————— To...
342. Waffle Hausen - NOPE (2022)
February 20, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBWhat’s that in the sky? It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s… Super Jean Jacket! Today we discuss Jordan Peele’s third feature film NOPE (2022)! We talk about the unique day for night cinematography, that Jordan Peele mystery and ambiance we crave, and how a second viewing really helped us both appreciate this movie! We also talk about a Barbwire X Captain Phillips crossover Saturday morning cartoon, Radio Flyer, Eerie International’s podcast episode 395 “The Monster Squad” and how great Lady in...
341. Spella Bella - TWILIGHT (2008)
February 06, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBOn today's show, we do a HARD PIVET away from the Turtle-related festivities of the last episode & instead veer into the world of sparkly vamps! That's right, we begin our journey through the Twilight Saga by discussing the film that started it all, 2008's 'TWILIGHT' (SPOILERS), as voted by *YOU*, the listener! We also discuss the Netflix series 'Love on the Spectrum (U.S.)', 'Kodachrome' (2017 Netflix film), graduation cap artwork, barefoot villains, & some nonsense things that we're oddly ...
340. Tucci's Two-Cheeks - TMNT VOL. 1
January 30, 2024 11:47 - 2 hours - 202 MBCOWABUNGA DUDES! We start off the Year of the Turt’ where it all began with the original indie black and white comic book! That’s right, we read Eastman and Laird’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol. 1 featuring the 7 original issues plus the Raphael and Michaelangelo one-shots! We talk about conspiracies, otters as judges, and whether April O’Neil is a ride or die or if she’s a fake person! We also talk about Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (AppleTV+), Lucky Number Sleven (2006), and dongle issu...
339. The MatriNators - THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE (2023)
January 23, 2024 08:00 - 2 hours - 63.4 MBLET'S-A GO! Today we reconvene to discuss 2023's CGI-animated epic, THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE (SPOILERS)! Join us as we discuss Illumination's approach to adapting Nintendo's mascot into a full-fledged box office hit, the various vocal performances of the star-studded cast, the music of the film, the many easter eggs of the movie, & how this movie works as a remake of the 1993 live-action film! All this PLUS: Self Reliance (2024), Metal Lords (2022), Toxic Crusaders: The Movie (1991/1997),...
338. Traf - SUPER MARIO BROS. (1993)
January 16, 2024 08:00 - 2 hours - 200 MBIs this the best video game movie ever made? Well it was certainly the first! Join us today as we battle tiny-headed goombas, slime-covered underground cityscapes, and more when we discuss 1993’s SUPER MARIO BROS! We also finally talk about the late-released Beatles’ song ‘Now and Then’, holiday stuffing flavored chips, and the Creedence Clearwater Revival documentary Travelin’ Band (Netflix)! —————————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while li...
337. Mickey MoistureCard
January 09, 2024 08:42 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBOn today's show, the Upstart Uptarts catch up on some movies they've seen recently, discuss a major addition to the Public Domain, talk about some films they've given up on, reveal the true history of Abraham Lincoln, & much more! Stuff discussed: Brent’s 2023 Film Trilogy recap, Extraction & Extraction 2 (Netflix), Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV (2001), Beau Is Afraid (2023), New York Ninja (2021), the 'How Did This Get Made?' podcast, Windfall (2022), Godzilla: Final Wars (2004), Jule...
336. Stuplo - GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH (1990)
January 02, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBIn what some are calling an act of pure lunacy, the LTASsholes have made the bold choice to begin 2024 by discussing 1990’s ‘GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH’! We discuss the updated visuals for the titular gremlins, Jerry Goldsmith’s score, the animated Looney Tunes segments, the meta-interruptions, a surprising trash-Metal transformation, Christopher Lee, our pitch for GREMLINS 3, the legendary Key and Peele ‘Gremlins 2’ sketch, & more! —————————————————————— To see images of the stuff discusse...
335. Teeter Wilson & the Dirt-Person - GREMLINS (1984)
December 26, 2023 08:00 - 2 hours - 74.9 MBJoin us today for a belated Christmas-tinged episode as we discuss 1984's 'GREMLINS', our Top 3 Favorite Christmas Movies & more! Stuff discussed: 'Fruitcake' (song by The Superions), fruitcake (the food), The Toxic Avenger 1-3, our pets feelings toward the titular Gremlins, differences between early drafts of the movie's script & the final film, the origin of the PG-13 film rating, an educated guess for the naming of the Dutch-angle for cinematography, & more! —————————————————————— To se...
334. Shartle’s Laserdicks
December 19, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBWe're back with our final Pop Culture Catch-Up of the year and are ready to discuss more songs from when we (and our listeners) were growing up, the movement to make the flute cool, 'sounding', Italian Netflix, & a remarkably unique substitute teacher. Stuff discussed: Demi Lovato - 'Holy Fvck' & 'Revamped' (albums), Sex Education (Sn4 - Netflix), Blue Beetle (2023), May December (2023), Kung Fu Panda 1-3, & the topic of our final episode of 2023! —————————————————————— To see images of th...
333. Microwave Whiskey - ‘Such Hot Blood’ by THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT
December 12, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBWe finally get our technology under control and are glad to present our 10 year anniversary review of The Airborne Toxic Event’s 2013 album SUCH HOT BLOOD! We also discuss The B-52’s, Steven’s Spotify Wrapped, 'New Blue Sun' by André 3000, and Thundergong! —————————————————————— Go here to get some LTAS Merch: tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Twitter: twitter.com/LTASpod Subscribe t...
332. Stuff The Buffalo
December 05, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBWell to be completely honest today was a shit show. We aimed for the stars with an epic anniversary album review and technology failed us miserably. So we pivoted to this quick and unhinged episode instead! Enjoy our shenanigans and join us next week as we hope to have our tech issues solved! Stuff discussed: Music to listen to when you’re angry, Godzilla Minus One (2023), Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Kroll Show, the trailer for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the trailer for our good frie...
331. Werewolf Connoisseur - 2023 POP CULTURE ANNIVERSARIES ft. Daniel Epler
November 28, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBToday we're joined by YouTube sensation & podcast host DANIEL EPLER ('The Cobwebs Channel' / 'The Cobwebs Podcast') to discuss various bits of pop culture celebrating anniversaries in 2023! We also have Daniel run through the pop culture gauntlet known as "The Liz List", learn about his foray into starting a YouTube channel, discuss Thanksgiving snacks, explore the beauty of trees & much more! *To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening!* Check out a...
330. Stale Food Free Drinks - THE HAUNT IS ALIVE (2023) ft. Christian Cook
November 14, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 165 MBToday we welcome back Steven’s awesome nephew Christian Cook for a behind the scenes discussion of their short film series THE HAUNT IS ALIVE (2023)! Pretty much the entire conversation is about the making of the short film series, the ideas behind it, some technical aspects, and lots of fun stories about the entire process of making a low budget Halloween short film! So dive in and hear from some horror-obsessed nerds talk about haunts, horror films, and Hugz the Clown! **Check out all 3 ...
329. Crotch Cleavage - HORROR HODGEPODGE 2023
November 07, 2023 08:00 - 2 hours - 91.6 MBWe had more spooky stuff to discuss than could be contained in October, so join us today as we discuss the pop culture that we couldn't fit into last month. That's right, it's time for our annual HORROR HODGEPODGE episode! Spooky stuff discussed includes: Recapping our 2023 Halloweens, the 988 Crisis Hotline*, the Monster Mash Remix cereal, The Terror Table (podcast), Eerie, International (podcast), Steven's short horror film 'The Haunt Is Alive'**, The Druid’s Hand***, The Simpsons Tree Ho...
328. Michael’s Rat Bush - HALLOWEENS (1978, 1981, 1998, 2002) ft. Amanda Fisher
October 31, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 242 MBSteven’s wife Amanda joins us as we end our October spooky season with a MONSTER-sized episode discussing 1978’S ‘HALLOWEEN’, 1981’s ‘HALLOWEEN II’, 1998’s ‘HALLOWEEN: H20’, and 2002’s ‘HALLOWEEN: RESURRECTION’! Spoilers throughout, starting at 21:35! We discuss Josh Hartnett’s haircut, LL Cool J and Busta Rhymes being cool as shit, the different Michael Myers masks, and Dawson’s Creek! We also discuss the Halloween band LVCRFT, Amanda’s lack of appearance on the last episode, and the untime...
327. Leg Necklace - THE EXORCIST (1973)
October 24, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 62.5 MBOn today's show, we delve into the 1973 Horror classic, 'THE EXORCIST' (41:36 / SPOILERS - 54:42)! We discuss the style of filmmaking in 1973 compared to today, the religious aspect of the movie, the missing crab-walking scene, wasting pea soup, Pazuzu's unit, & so much more! Other stuff discussed includes: Houston's ZooBoo, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (2023 Concert Film), Nate Bargatze - The 'Be Funny' Comedy Tour, The Stepfather (1987), Stepfather II (1989), Stepfather III (1992), an unusu...
326. Nipplehead - THE THING (2011 / 1982) ft. Chase Chapa
October 17, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBOn today’s show, we’re joined by brand-new friend of the show & body-horror connoisseur, CHASE CHAPA, to discuss the 1982 John Carpenter horror-classic ‘THE THING’, but before that, we discuss it’s 2011 prequel…also titled ‘THE THING’*! We also get to know Chase and his surprising entry movie into the Horror genre, talk about some recent concert experiences, acknowledge some huge milestones in the lives of our podcast friends, & talk about Steven’s 3-part Horror short, ‘THE HAUNT IS ALIVE’**...
325. Got Those Danglers - FRIDAY THE 13TH, Parts 1-3 (ft. Ross Lickteig)
October 13, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 73.1 MBOn today's special bonus episode, ROSS LICKTEIG joins us for a crossover review** with 'The NüDis Colony' podcast to talk about Parts 1, 2, & 3 of the iconic horror franchise, FRIDAY THE 13TH (14:21)! We discuss our history with the franchise, the evolution of Jason Voorhees as a horror movie slasher, 3D gimmickry, the 'taint-down take-down' kill, & lots more! But before all that, the LTAS boys chat about Steven's 3-part horror short 'THE HAUNT IS ALIVE' & later Brent shares a pic of a cus...
324. Pants Chops - NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968)
October 10, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBWe continue our Spooky Season with George A. Romero’s 1968 classic NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD! We talk about bees and butts, we design our own slasher cereal, and we discover how Georgia Romero got her groove back! We also discuss The Final Terror (1983), The Dead Don’t Die (2019), and Steven’s 3-part Halloween countdown short film THE HAUNT IS ALIVE! Check out Parts 1 & 2 of Steven's 'THE HAUNT IS ALIVE' trilogy on YouTube: Part 1: https://youtu.be/l8GWC6WprIw Part 2: https://youtu.be/aidc...
323. From Crown to Coffin - MONSTER HOUSE (2006)
October 03, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBJoin us today as we officially kickstart Spooky Season by discussing 2006’s CGI-animated MONSTER HOUSE! We talk about the Amblin feel of the movie, the style of animation used, the backstory of the titular house, the Monster House comic book that ties into the film, & more! We also discuss Coca-Cola Creations Limited Edition Y3000, Blumhouse’s Compendium of Horror (MGM+ docuseries), No One Will Save You (2023), prawn-flavored snacks, & a very special project Steven has been working on*! *Ch...
322. W.A.S.
September 26, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBWe finish out September with one final Pop Culture Catch-Up, discuss Steven’s recent travel shenanigans, and reveal our scary October schedule! Media discussed: Robocop (1987), Robocop 2 (1990), Robocop 3 (1993), Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022 Roku), Robocop (2014), Bank of Dave (2023), Kinky Boots (2005), Elemental (2023), Miguel Wants To Fight (2023 Hulu Original), No One Will Save You (2023 Hulu Original), and the Kickstarter for ABHORRENT! Check out our good friend BUZI’s Kickstarte...
321. Taste the Logo
September 19, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 34.2 MBToday we again catch-up on pop culture, discuss Pepsi's rebranding, how much we'd pay for Skittles, the best way to smuggle pizza & more! Media discussed: Mission: Impossible 1- 6 - 14:53, I Am Groot (Disney+), The Little Mermaid (2023), The Fablemans (2022), 5-25-77 (2022), You Hurt My Feelings (2023), & Nimona (Netflix film)! —————————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed in this episode, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: http://te...
320. The Passion of the Kleenex
September 12, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 36.3 MBJoin us in-between vacations as we discuss gambling, updates to the podcast, and some pop culture we've gotten into, including: Fruitman Special (Harvey Comics), The Flash (2023 film), the album 'Punk Tactics' by Joey Valence and Brae, Joy Ride (2023), Cloverfield (2008), 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016), & War of the Worlds (2005)! All this, PLUS Brent shocks Steven by _______ a _______! —————————————————————— Go here to get some LTAS Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutSt...
319. Blue Boys
September 05, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBToday we have a huge pop culture catch-up wrapped up in a tiny package! Steven is still a little sick so we keep it short and sweet but it’s a good one! We talk about all of these fine things: Only Murders in the Building Sn 3 (Hulu), the Friday the 13th franch, M3GAN (2022), Shuna's Journey (manga/storybook by Hayao Miyazaki), It Chapter I (2017) & II (2019), Nightmare of Elm Street 4 (1988) & 5 (1989), The Flash (2023), X / Pearl (2023), Beef (Netflix series), Jury Duty (FreeVee Original ...
318. Bus-Nuts & Experience Knobs - MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (1988) ft. Allison Oberg
August 28, 2023 23:26 - 2 hours - 61 MBMIYAZAugust draws to a close as we're re-joined by ALLISON OBERG to discuss the 1988 classic film, MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (30:44 / SPOILERS - 35:53) & rank all 5 of the Miyazaki films we've watched for the month! Other stuffs: Red, White & Royal Blue (Prime Video), 10 Years With Hayao Miyazaki (NHK World Japan docuseries)*, Cuban Fury (2014), being summoned for jury duty, & the secret meaning behind wearing white pants! Follow Allison on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonoberg/ *Watc...
317. A Real Slop in Your Belly - PONYO (2008) ft. Mitch Oliver
August 22, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 68.9 MBOn today's show, MITCH OLIVER ('The Druid's Hand', The Terror Table podcast) joins us once again to discuss Miyazaki's 2008 film, PONYO (1:11:49 / SPOILERS - 1:23:30)! We delve into the difference in animation style from Miyazaki's other films, the star-studded voice cast, Ponyo's stalker-like qualities, & more! Also discussed: The Ip Man tetralogy, No Hard Feelings (2023), the exhibit 'Sharks: The Meg, The Monsters & The Myths', Talk To Me (2023), Telemarketers (HBO), The Last Voyage of the...
316. Hung Dumpling - SPIRITED AWAY (2001) ft. Daniel Sanchez
August 15, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 180 MBWe welcome back frequent guest and friend DANIEL SANCHEZ as we continue our journey of MIYAZAugust, discussing 2001’s SPIRITED AWAY (41:32, 57:37 SPOILERS)! We talk about our desire to be animators, our first experiences with anime, and if we think we can milk a radish man! We also discuss these fine things: Us inadvertently stealing the MIYAZAugust title from our good friend Dave at the Generation Animation podcast, Steven going to a Jimmy Eat World concert, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts...
315. Tanuki Ball Bag - HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE (2004) ft. Dave Roberts
August 08, 2023 11:12 - 2 hours - 63.1 MBReturning guest & Miyazaki fan, DAVE ROBERTS (from the 'Generation Animation' & 'Eerie International' podcasts)joins us to discuss Hayao Miyazaki's 2004 film 'HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE' (46:36 / SPOILERS - 1:03:16)! We delve into Miyazaki's approach to animation, the surprising voice cast, the anti-war theme of the movie, elder women climbing stairs for four minutes, a chicken-footed dog, & more! Also discussed: Baki Hanma (Netflix), Invincible: Atom Eve (Amazon Original), Silver Bullet (1985), ...
314. Morning Breath of the Wild - PRINCESS MONONOKE (1997) ft. ALLISON OBERG
August 01, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBToday we set sail on a five-week journey to understand the beauty of Studio Ghibli films during our quest of MIYAZAugust! We begin our journey with 1997’S PRINCESS MONONOKE (30:44, 48:06 SPOILERS)! We give our impressions of what these movies might entail based on titles and posters alone, we discuss bumper stickers in 1997, and we delight in the warm comfort of the soft pretzel! We also discuss our recent viewing of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in-person and we have a non-spoiler ta...
313. Kewl Beans - HOT ROD (2007)
July 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBOn today's show, we discuss the 2007 cult-classic film HOT ROD (42:00 - SPOILERS)! We dive into the SNL-heavy cast, the absurdity of the plot, Rod's hilarious failed stunts, & so much more! Also discussed: 65 (2023), Get Him to the Greek (2010), the Bill & Ted Trilogy, the recent update to the podcast & reveal our theme for August! Outtakes: 1:37:46 —————————————————————— Go here to get some LTAS Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: [email protected] Follow LTAS ...
312. Peter's Peter - FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL (2008)
July 18, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 67.2 MBToday we join our good friend (we wish) Jason Segel on an incredible Hawaiian getaway with 2008’s FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL (51:28, SPOILERS at 1:04:11)! We discuss the freshest cereal, Tulsa’s own Bill Hader, and puppet love! All that plus: more 311, The Warriors (1979), 65 (2023), Sausage Party (2016), Goosebumps (2015 film), and Brent sneaks in a little Forgetting Sarah Marshall side piece with Get Him To The Greek (2010)! Outtakes: 2:00:19 —————————————————————— Go here to get some LTA...
311. Flamin’ Hole
July 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBHi, listener. It’s your pals at LTAS. Look, we’re gonna level with you: today’s episode is…not great. But we do our best to fight through it & discuss some pop culture, including: The bands 311 & The Offspring, Grease (1978) - Sing-Along version, the Cobwebs YouTube channel/podcast hosted by Daniel Epler, Flamin’ Hot (2023 Disney+), Consecration (2023), The Babadook (2014), Long Shot (2019), Steven’s recent trip to Oklahoma, July birthdays & more! Outtakes: 1:03:01 Go here to get some LTAS...
310. Planet Scan-It - ID4: INDEPENDENCE DAY (1996)
July 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 197 MBOn today's show, we celebrate America's Independence Day by watching the 1996 sci-fi hit, 'INDEPENDENCE DAY' ('ID4' if you're nasty) - 24:53 (SPOILERS)! We discuss the impact of this movie when it was released, director Roland Emmerich's career, pre-slap era Will Smith, the toyline & more! Also discussed: the concept of 'twin films', Mars Attacks! (1996), Halloween Ends (2022), Hell House LLC (2015), Air (2023), Independence Day: Resurgence (2016), & listening to movie scores! Outtakes: 1...
309. Wizard of Oz for Perverts - MIDSOMMAR (2019)
June 27, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 186 MBWe finish out JUNE-NEED A VACATION MONTH with 2019’s MIDSOMMAR (42:21, SPOILERS at 57:42)! We discuss the beautiful cinematography, the haunting imagery and performances, and we look forward to the touring group Pelle and the Wailers! All that plus: Coca-Cola Ultimate League of Legends +XP flavor, ‘Begin Transmission: The Trans Allegories of The Matrix' by Tilly Bridges (Available NOW!), Mid90s (2018), The Evil Dead (1981), Evil Dead II (1987), Army of Darkness (1992), Evil Dead (2013), and...
308. Hot Dog Soup - BARB & STAR GO TO VISTA DEL MAR (2021)
June 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBWe continue JUNE-NEED A VACATION MONTH with 2021’s delightfully weird BARB & STAR GO TO VISTA DEL MAR (31:32, SPOILERS at 43:48)! We learn about culottes, we plan future rhyming sequels, and we fall in love with our new friend Trish! All that plus Brent discusses the Image Comics/Skybound comic Void Rivals #1 (spoilers at 11:26) and Steven discusses seeing his first concert since Covid hit with Alex Lahey’s Good Time North American tour! Outtakes: 1:26:18 —————————————————————— Go here to ...
307. All Up In The Clown Business - WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER ft. Ross Lickteig
June 13, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 223 MBOn today's show, ROSS LICKTEIG from 'The NüDis Colony' podcast returns to discuss the 2001's zany summer camp comedy 'WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER' (47:34 / SPOILERS - 59:50)! We also discuss: Going to summer camp, Ted Lasso Season 3 (AppleTV+), Shrinking (AppleTV+), I Think You Should Leave Season 3 (Netflix), Barry (HBO), The Other Two (Max), All Hallows' Eve (2013), Terrifier (2016), Terrifier 2 (2022), Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015 Netflix series), Wet Hot American Summer (...
306. All Set to Hold - THE WAY, WAY BACK (2013)
June 06, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 172 MBWelcome to the first episode of JUNE-NEED A VACATION MONTH! Today we discuss the wonderful and amazing THE WAY, WAY BACK (44:24, SPOILERS at 59:08)! We talk about awkward teenage years, Steve Carell surprisingly playing a convincing dick (insert your own joke here), and the joy of Sam Rockwell’s dance moves! We also talk about this fun stuff: Our favorite vacations, the YouTube premiere of The Druid’s Hand, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023), Rango (2011), Atlantis: The Lost Empire (...
305. Period Pieces
May 30, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 247 MBOn today's show, we discuss workshopping jokes from the Notes app, meet our new friend James Peacher The P.E. Teacher & announce our plans for June! We also catch up on pop culture, including: the Spider-Verse Whopper/Sundae from Burger King, MH370: The Plane That Disappeared (Netflix), The Redeem Team (2022 Netflix doc), The Last Dance (Netflix), The History of Time Travel (Prime Video), STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie (AppleTV+), The Mandalorian Season 3 (Disney+), Guardians of the Galaxy Vo...
304. Engorged Raisins - BARBARIAN (2022) ft. Allison Oberg
May 23, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 170 MBWell we finally deliver our Barbarian episode into the world and it is glorious! We welcome back friend of the show Allison Oberg to review 2022’s BARBARIAN (47:00, SPOILERS start at 56:59)! We also talk about this fun stuff: Steven quitting Coca-Cola and hopefully kidney stones, The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023), To All the Boys... trilogy, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (Netflix), Grey's Anatomy (an ABSOLUTELY LEGITIMATE documentary series about doctors who FUUUUUUCK), and of course...
303. That’s Litterbox! ft. Tilly Bridges
May 16, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 201 MBOn today's show, TILLY BRIDGES returns to talk about her new book 'BEGIN TRANSMISSION: THE TRANS ALLEGORIES OF THE MATRIX'*, her podcast 'TILLY'S TRANS TUESDAYS'**, crayon colors, Star Wars, Star Trek, zoos vs aquariums, Superman, Harry Potter, the WGA strike, the word "dude", potatoes & so much more! *Pre-order Tilly's new book BEGIN TRANSMISSION: THE TRANS ALLEGORIES OF THE MATRIX: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=begin+transmission+the+trans+allegories+of+the+matrix&crid=1GVV9WQ9TJ8RX&sprefix=b...
302. Sweet Candy Release - E.T. (1982)
May 09, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 223 MBWe go straight for a good dose of nostalgia today with the classic 1982 Steven Spielberg film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (42:47, SPOILERS at 1:10:28)! We discuss the amazing kid actors, comfort movies for children of divorce, sequel ideas that were scrapped, and potential double features to watch with E.T. We also discuss this fun stuff: Steven's recent VHS tape collection, The Firm (1993), The Terror Table podcast ('Ghost Ship' / 'Darkness Falls' & '65’), Hellhole (recent Polish horror film...
301. Laundry Worthy
May 03, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 190 MBWell we had planned an episode on the 2022 film Barbarian but unfortunately we were attacked by our computers and barely escaped with our lives. I’m telling you, AI is coming for us. So today we have a super fun Pop Culture Catch-Up episode full of this awesome stuff: John Mulaney: Baby J (Netflix), Kevin Smith - People Magazine video interview about mental health, Shameless Acquisition Target (podcast), That Was Pretty Scary - 'Scream' episode, Ghosted (AppleTV+), Scream VI (2023), Men in...