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On The Tropes, Official Podcast of TV Tropes
149 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsAlong with TV Tropes, we're a podcast about famous tropes in TV, movies, comics, literature and anything else!
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Episodes
Episode 235: Best of 2021 Part 2
February 24, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 37.4 MBThe gang discuss more of the best from 2021, and award this year's Golden Tropie Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
Episode 234: Best of 2021 Part 1
February 16, 2022 00:00 - 51 minutes - 29.3 MBThe gang discuss the best stuff from 2021 Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
Episode 233: 233. Candy And Curses, Part 2
December 22, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 37.1 MBWe talk about CURSES and give our top 5 favorite examples!! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
Episode 232: 232. Candy and Curses, Part 1
October 29, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 36 MBWe talk our top 5 favorite types of candy, as a lead-in to our Part 2 episode on Curses!! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
Episode 231: 231. Miscellany, Address Unknown, Japanese Sports Movies
September 29, 2021 00:00 - 49 minutes - 28.2 MBWe talk about some random stuff and what we've been watching Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
Episode 230: 230. Romance Stories
August 31, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBWe talk about ROMANCE STORIES and give our top 5 favorite examples!! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
Episode 229: 229. Servile Snarker
July 01, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 35.5 MBWe talk about the trope SERVILE SNARKER and give our top 5 favorite examples!! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
228. Cute is Evil
June 14, 2021 00:00 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBWe talk about the trope CUTE IS EVIL and give our top 5 favorite examples!! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
Episode 140: Games, What We've Been Watching, etc
May 20, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBBe sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
Episode 139: 227. The Bet
March 18, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBWe talk about the trope THE BET and give our top 5 favorite examples!! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
Episode 138: 226. Just Vibes
March 01, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBWe talk about nothing, play a game, and talk about nothing! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
Episode 137: 2020 Year in Review: The Tropies
January 06, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBBe sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
Episode 136: 225. Thanksgiving Episode, Part 2
December 15, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBWe talk about the trope THE THANKSGIVING EPISODE and give our top 5 favorite examples!! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
Episode 135: 225. Thanksgiving Episode, Part 1
November 30, 2020 00:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBWe talk about the trope THE THANKSGIVING EPISODE and give our top 5 favorite examples!! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
Episode 134: Re-Release: 127. Jungle Opera
November 23, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 95 MBWe talk about the trope JUNGLE OPERA and give our top 5 favorite examples!! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
224. Son of the Tropes (horror movie sequels)
October 20, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBWe talk about SON OF THE TROPES and give our top 5 favorite horror movie sequels!! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
223. Potatoes
October 09, 2020 00:00 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MBFood episode! We talk about potatoes and potato related things Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
222. Creepy Doll
October 02, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBWe talk about the trope CREEPY DOLL and give our top 5 favorite examples!! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
Bonus: Chadwick Boseman and Recommendations
September 22, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBCir and Nick talk about the tragically short career of Chadwick Boseman, then give some recommendations for quarantine viewing. Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
221. Great Escapes
September 11, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBWe talk about the trope Great Escape and give our top 5 favorite examples!! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
220. Daughters of the Dust Review
July 17, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBWe review Julie Dash's masterpiece DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST (available for streaming for free at CriterionChannel.com) Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
Black Panther review (rerelease)
July 05, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBAn oldie where the gang talk about their favorite Marvel film BLACK PANTHER
219. Cop Shows
June 12, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBWe talk the “Cop Show” trope, the meaning of the term “copaganda”, some on screen history and ideas on policing and its alternatives, plus we share our Top 5 examples of “Cop Shows”!
218. We're Still Relevant
May 08, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBWe discuss the trope WE'RE STILL RELEVANT and give our top 5 examples!! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
217. No Holds Barred review
May 01, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBWe review the film NO HOLDS BARRED (now available on Hulu and Amazon Prime in the US)!! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
216. Lost World
April 24, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBWe talk about the trope LOST WORLD and give our top 5 favorite examples!! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
215. Scarred Equipment
April 17, 2020 00:00 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBWe talk about the trope SCARRED EQUIPMENT and give our top 5 favorite examples!! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
214. Tiger King Review
April 10, 2020 00:00 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBWe review Tiger King!! (This was recorded outside of the studio due to social distancing and safety) Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
213. La Jetee Review (new episode)
April 04, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBWe review the movie La Jetee (currently available on Criterion Channel, and findable on Youtube)! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
The Last Jedi Review (re-release)
March 31, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBWe're re-releasing some old reviews, so if you're stuck inside for the time being, it's a nice chance to revisit Star Wars Episode 8: The Last Jedi! (Currently available on Disney+) Stay safe everyone.
World of Tomorrow Review (Re-release)
March 24, 2020 00:00 - 43 minutes - 60 MBWe're re-releasing some old reviews, so if you're stuck inside for the time being, it's a nice chance to revisit Don Hertzfeldt's Oscar-nominated short World of Tomorrow! Stay safe everyone.
Re-Release: Gravity movie review
March 17, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBWe're re-releasing some old reviews, so if you're stuck inside for the time being, it's a nice chance to revisit Alfonso Cuaron's Oscar-winning movie Gravity! Stay safe everyone.
212. The Plague- Outbreaks, Quarantines and Coronavirus
March 12, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBWe talk about the trope THE PLAGUE, and give our top 5 examples of plagues, and discuss COVID-19. Some of the COVID content may already be dated, but the tropes are forever. WASH YOUR HANDS FOLKS. Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Faceboo...
211. Top 5 Documentaries
February 28, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBWe talk about our top 5 favorite documentaries of all time!! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
210. Documentaries: Roundtable Discussion
February 14, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBWe talk all about DOCUMENTARIES, the format, styles and techniques that make these movies and TV shows great. Next week, we'll each run our top 5 favorite docs. Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTro...
209. Courtroom Antics
February 07, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBWe talk about the trope COURTROOM ANTICS and give our top 5 favorite examples!! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
208. Event Horizon
January 31, 2020 00:00 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBWe review the cosmic horror 90's movie EVENT HORIZON! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
207. Non-Powered Costumed Hero
January 24, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe talk about the trope NON-POWERED COSTUMED HERO and give our top 5 favorite examples!! We also at the end of the episode do a **spoiler-heavy** talk on HBO's The Watchmen! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twi...
206. Cosmic Horror Story
January 16, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBWe talk about the trope COSMIC HORROR STORY and give our top 5 favorite examples!! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
205. Best of 2010s
January 03, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBWe talk about the best stuff from the 2010s! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
204. Best of 2019
December 25, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBWe talk about the best stuff from 2019 and give out our coveted Golden Tropie award!! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes
203. Hate Sink
December 20, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBWe talk about the listener-requested trope HATE SINK (recommended over on iTunes) and give our top 5 favorite examples!! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
202. Cockfighter (Review from The Jar)
December 13, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBWe review the movie COCKFIGHTER from 1974! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
201. Practical Effects
December 06, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBWe talk about the trope PRACTICAL EFFECTS and give our top 5 favorite examples!! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
200. Part 3: Feedback, Scary Movies, The Jar
November 29, 2019 00:00 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBBe sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
200. Part 2: Hot Takes
November 22, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBBe sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
200. Part 1: Dealer's Choice
November 15, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBBe sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
199. Bride of Frankenstein Review
October 31, 2019 00:00 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBWe talk about the movie Bride of Frankenstein and our favorite tropes in it!! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the movie at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites tropes from it over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.
198. Universal Classic Monsters
October 25, 2019 00:00 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBWe talk about the ***Universal Classic Monsters*** and give our top 5 favorite Universal Monsters and things inspired by them!! Be sure to subscribe and rate us on your favorite pod catcher and feel free to support us over at Patreon.com/OnTheTropes! Buy some stuff at http://onthetropes.redbubble.com Find more about the trope at TVtropes.org, and let us know your favorites over at [email protected], Facebook.com/OnTheTropes, or Twitter @OnTheTropes.