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Pop Goes To The Couch – Cobra Kai S4 Part 1 – Ep.4 ”Bicephaly”, Ep.5 ”Match Point” & Ep.6 ”Chicks Get Kicks”

January 15, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 32 MB

On the second of a three part series of Pop Goes To The Couch, Andy Atherton is joined by Shawn Kidd, Scott Shifflett & Tim Capel to discuss season 4 Cobra Kai. The guys deep dive and break down Ep.4 “Bicephaly”, Ep.5 “Match Point” & Ep.6 “Chicks Get Kicks". So after you binge the latest season, give a listen and don’t forget one to post one of those hash browns when you do.

Popcorn Chicken Salad - Cocktail

January 14, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MB

On Episode number 9 of Popcorn Chicken Salad join Ben Locke, Matt Souza, Logan Crosland and Shawn Kidd as they watch 1988s Cocktail. Topics discussed include which is better, Cocktail or Rain Man?, going through the Golden Razzies nominations, cocktail names, waitresses in the 80s, worthless degrees, Shawn shows his age again, a karaoke classic, raking in the poon, Vince McMahon hair, the Gina Gershon appreciation society, a very fast paced movie, Logan's wife texting in, Shawn knows a sport...

Pop Goes The Classics - The Great Mouse Detective (1986)

January 13, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 28.9 MB

On the twenty-second installment of the Pop Goes The Classics series looking at the Disney animated features, Mirandia Berthold, Andy Atherton & Steve Riddle look at 1986’s The Great Mouse Detective. They discuss the many aspects of the film including: the somewhat scary opening of the film; the casting of the legend Vincent Price as Ratigan; comparisons of Fidget to Creeper; Felicia the cat being Ratigan’s own Rancor creature; the gusto of Olivia; Toby the basset hound; Dawson & Basil as a ...

It Was a Thing on TV Twin Pack: Episodes 229 & 230 - The BCS on FOX/One in a Million

January 12, 2022 14:00 - 2 hours - 126 MB

Bowl season may be over but we're covering the cab fare in these two installments of It Was a Thing on TV.   First, remember when FOX started airing college football games and took both a pro approach (in its personnel in front of the camera) and an amateur approach (with every other aspect)?  We do.  We're near the end of the bowl season and look back at a tumultuous 4 years of BCS coverage on the network.   Then, we've seen it before--a star almost immediately gets a new show after the end ...

PTBN’s NBA-Team: The Blip

January 11, 2022 14:00 - 51 minutes - 23.4 MB

After a not-so-Merry Christmas for NBA fans during the Omicron variant surge, Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team, have returned from the holiday break to start fresh on the new year for the 2021-22 NBA season. On this episode, they catch up on the replacement player wave, how teams are handling the health and safety protocol, and Kyrie Irving's road game return to the Nets. Is the worst wave of team stoppages behind us? Are the Atlanta Hawks going to miss the playoff...

Pop Goes To The Couch - The Book Of Boba Fett S1 E2 ”The Tribes Of Tatooine”

January 10, 2022 14:00 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MB

Pop Goes To The Couch continues their coverage of the latest Star Wars series on Disney+, The Book Of Boba Fett. Andy Atherton, Shawn Kidd, Scott Shifflett & Tim Capel review and break down Season 1 Episode 2 “The Tribes Of Tatooine”. In this spoiler-filled discussion they go over the plot elements, as well as any Easter eggs they have spotted as well as given their thoughts on what everything means in the overall story of the Star Wars universe.

Pop Goes To The Couch – Cobra Kai S4 Part 1 – Ep.1 “Let’s Begin”, Ep.2 “First Learn Stand” & Ep. 3 “Then Learn Fly”

January 08, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 35.3 MB

On the first of a three part series of Pop Goes To The Couch, Andy Atherton is joined by Shawn Kidd, Scott Shifflett & Tim Capel to discuss season 4 Cobra Kai. The guys deep dive and break down Ep.1 “Let's Begin”, Ep.2 “First Learn Stand” & Ep.3 “Then Learn Fly”. So after you binge the latest season, give a listen and don’t forget one to post one of those hash browns when you do.

Battlestar In The 25th Century #24

January 07, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 27.6 MB

On Episode 24 of Battlestar in the 25th Century, Shawn and Scott live watch “Battlestar Galactica” episode 14 “Fire in the Sky”. Topics include a Cylon Suicide Mission, mass destruction on the Galactica, Adama needing heart surgery, Boomer shine, Die Hard Daggitt, the worst space walk ever, great tidbits and questions Shawn found on this episode, wtf is Boroton and so much more!

Blockbuster Rewatch - Iron Man 2 (#3)

January 06, 2022 14:00 - 2 hours - 59.7 MB

On the third episode of Blockbuster Rewatch, Andy Atherton welcomes Mirandia Berthold to do a live watch of the 2010’s Iron Man 2, continuing on his MCU rewatch. Originally broadcasted live on Stream Lounge, the duo discusses Tony Stark’s attitude now that the world knows he’s Iron Man; the addition of Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow; the Mickey Rourke renaissance; AC/DC being Iron Man’s personal soundtrack; the Stark Expo; prosecco; comparing Howard Stark to Walt Disney; Sam Rockwell’s Ju...

It Was a Thing on TV: Episode 228 - 2021 Year in Review

January 05, 2022 14:00 - 4 hours - 116 MB

It Was a Thing on TV presents their annual Year in Review show where the gang looks at all the good and bad that happened in Television in 2021. They look at the worst of TV in 2021, the top stories of the year, their favorite shows of 2021, shows that ended in 2021 and those we lost over the last year.   Timestamps 0:30 - Part 1 (Worst of 2021, Top Stories of the Year) 1:47:33 - Classic Commercial Break 1:50:59 - Part 2 (Favorite Shows of 2021, Shows that ended in 2021, In Memoriam)

Pop Goes To The Couch - The Book Of Boba Fett S1 E1 ”Stranger In A Strange Land”

January 04, 2022 14:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB

Pop Goes To The Couch begins their coverage of the newest Star Wars series on Disney+, The Book Of Boba Fett. Andy Atherton, Shawn Kidd, Scott Shifflett & Tim Capel review and break down Season 1 Episode 1 “Stranger In A Strange Land”. In this spoiler-filled discussion they go over the plot elements, as well as any Easter eggs they have spotted as well as given their thoughts on what everything means in the overall story of the Star Wars universe.

Pop Goes To The Couch - Hawkeye S1 E6 ”So, This Is Christmas?”

December 30, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MB

Pop Goes To The Couch concludes their coverage of the latest entry into the MCU on Disney+, Hawkeye. Andy Atherton, Shawn Kidd, Scott Shifflett & Tim Capel review and break down Season 1 Episode 6 “So, This Is Christmas?”. In this spoiler-filled discussion they go over the plot elements, as well as any Easter eggs they have spotted as well as given their thoughts on what everything means in the overall story of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They also look ahead to the next few series they w...

It Was a Thing on TV Tripleheader: Episodes 225, 226 & 227 - The Leprechaun’s Christmas Gold/’Twas the Night Before Christmas (1977)/Rudolph’s Shiny New Year

December 29, 2021 14:00 - 3 hours - 188 MB

This Week on It Was a Thing on TV we present a trilogy of Christmas/New Year's Specials for you to enjoy.   First, we look at a Christmas tale about leprechauns?  The Leprechauns' Christmas Gold aired in 1981 and really has nothing to do with the holidays minus a scant few mentions of Christmas.  However, some big names lent their voices to this special.   Next, we watch an interpretation of a holiday classic, as show favorite Paul Lynde portrays the patriarch of a family in a star-studded 19...

Pop Goes The Classics - Mickey’s Christmas Carol Live Watch Special

December 24, 2021 19:07 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MB

On a special episode of Pop Goes The Classics, Andy Atherton rides solo to do a live watch of Mickey’s Christmas Carol. Originally broadcasted live on Stream Lounge, he gives his thoughts on the casting of different Disney characters in the roles of the Dickens’ story; Scrooge McDuck living up to his name; how compact the story is; the incredible animation & the how it should be required viewing every season.   To watch along on Stream Lounge, click this link: https://streamlounge.io/watc...

Battlestar In The 25th Century #23

December 24, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 30.4 MB

On a Christmas Eve Episode 23 of Battlestar in the 25th Century, Shawn and Scott live watch Buck Rogers, “Cosmic Whiz Kid” w/guest Gary Coleman. Topics include Colemans popularity at the time, his character’s bodyguard looking like Mrs. Roper (who Scott has no clue about) and Scotts quickness in analyzing Shawn’s thoughts on her, boring dialogue, Spicolli’s teacher as the villain, more Huer hate, all time bad stunt double exposure, bad special effects, a horrifying crash test dummy landscape...

Laugh-In Theater - Four Christmases

December 23, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 40.2 MB

On a special Christmas episode of Laugh-In Theater, Andy Atherton is joined by Shawn Kidd & Logan Crosland to do a live watch of the 2008 comedy, Four Christmases. The guys discuss couples role playing; bathroom sex; Kevin from “The Office”; backgammon; “A Christmas Story”; amateur UFC fighters; life before cable TV; canned meat; the smell of puke; getting into character; being named after a city; pot brownies; flipping the tube; the dangers of procreating; babies with reflux; cougar dens & ...

”It Was a Thing on TV Twin Pack: Episodes 223 & 224 - Spider-Man (70‘s CBS Series)/Japanese Spider-Man

December 22, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

While you get a chance to see No Way Home (for maybe the fourth or fifth time) the gang at It Was a Thing on TV bring you to a time before Tobey, Andrew and Tom.   First, we start with an episode about the live-action version from 1977 to 1979 that aired on CBS which was good but like many shows we've covered, but was mishandled at the network level.   Then, we took a look at a live action version of Spider-Man from the late 1970s...from halfway around the world.  Japan did their own take on ...

Pop Goes The Movies - Spider-Man: No Way Home

December 21, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MB

On the latest episode of the Pop Goes The Movies Andy Atherton is joined by Scott Shifflett, Steve Riddle & Tim Capel to review Spider-Man: No Way Home. In a spoiler-filled review, they give their thoughts on their expectations going in to the movie; how the whole multiverse will play out; Andrew & Tobey; the improvements made to the ASM characters; the ageless wonder Willem Dafoe; Dr. Strange’s questionable actions; what’s next for Peter, Ned and MJ and where the MCU goes from here.

PTBN’s NBA-Team: Viral Load Management

December 21, 2021 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

The NBA is on the ropes as COVID surges through the winter and players galore enter the health and safety protocol, and Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are here to talk each other through the doomsday scenarios. Are the Christmas Day games in jeopardy, and what is the endgame when in comes to testing and vaccinations in the league? Will any teams be able to make a run during this “slowdown” phase throughout the league? Riche and Adam also discuss the impending re...

Pop Goes To The Couch - Hawkeye S1 E5 ”Ronin”

December 20, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 30.8 MB

Pop Goes To The Couch continues their coverage of the latest entry into the MCU on Disney+, Hawkeye. Andy Atherton, Shawn Kidd, Scott Shifflett & Tim Capel review and break down Season 1 Episode 5 “Ronin”. In this spoiler-filled discussion they go over the plot elements, as well as any Easter eggs they have spotted as well as given their thoughts on what everything means in the overall story of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.   Editor’s note: Due to scheduling, Shawn was unable to record du...

Making Mt. Rushmore - Christmas Movies & ”Christmas” Movies (#27)

December 20, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MB

In the twenty-seventh episode of Making Mt. Rushmore, panelists Jon Keselica, Rocco Martone & Chico Alexander join moderator/panelist Steve Riddle to discuss which Christmas Movies deserve a place on their respective lists. Is A Christmas Story a no-brainer? What about Elf? Does Home Alone grab a spot? Does National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation or It’s A Wonderful Life deserve a place? After that, they discuss which “Christmas” Movies will be part of that grouping. Can you argue that Die Har...

The Most Sensational, Inspirational, Celebrational, Muppetational Podcast - Muppets Christmas Carol Live Watch Special

December 19, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 40.7 MB

On a special episode of The Most Sensational, Inspirational, Celebrational, Muppetational Podcast, Mirandia Berthold & Andy Atherton do a live watch of Muppets Christmas Carol. Originally broadcasted live on Stream Lounge, they give their thoughts on the casting of The Muppets in the roles of the Dickens’ story; Michael Caine’s method acting; the fun songs added to move the plot along; the incredible set design & the changes the filmmakers had to make to “Muppetize” the story. To watch alon...

Popcorn Chicken Salad - Home Alone 3

December 17, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

On Episode 8 of Popcorn Chicken Salad join Ben Locke, Matt Souza, Logan Crosland and actual Shawn Kidd as they watch 1997s Home Alone 3. Topics discussed include Shawn having many questions, many cheap plugs, lots of great value at the beginning, the hard R, Patricia Stewart, childhood and pandemic haircuts, stars of Gremlins 2, Shawn and The Female Spy, Logans insane scene knowledge, actress research, a catflap, known or hidden pets?, absurd car chases, Matt sings some Bowie again, 90s tec...

Pop Goes The Classics - The Black Cauldron (1985)

December 16, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 41 MB

On the twenty-first installment of the Pop Goes The Classics series looking at the Disney animated features, Mirandia Berthold, Andy Atherton & Steve Riddle look at 1985’s The Black Cauldron. They discuss the many aspects of the film including: the dark and ominous scenes; Hen Wen The Pig’s powers; Gurgi’s character arc; where The Horned King ranks amongst the Disney villains (including his demise); some of the more “adult” jokes that hopefully fly over kids’ heads; the great value Sanderson...

It Was a Thing on TV Twin Pack: Episodes 221 & 222 - The Last Precinct/He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special

December 15, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 141 MB

This Week on It Was a Thing on TV we talk Adam West, Skeletor and Christmas.   First, we talk about the 1986 NBC police comedy "The Last Precinct". It's another story about a show that premiered after the "Big Game" and died not long after.  The show was in the same vein as Police Squad! and Brooklyn Nine-Nine and it came from Stephen J. Cannell.  But was America ready for an hour-long police comedy?  Obviously not.   Then, 'tis the season for your annual batch of oddball holiday fare!  We st...

PTBN’s NBA-Team: It’s a Geological Thing

December 14, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

The NBA might be meeting their match with the dreaded health and safety protocol, but Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are on the podcast court ready to talk some hoops! Can the Chicago Bulls keep enough players on the court this week without forcing a forfeit? Which teams in the East and West are in panic mode, and which ones should start looking to trade right away? Is it zero hour for Zion Williamson and the Pelicans? Riche and Adam also discuss KCP’s all time ...

Pop Goes To The Couch - Hawkeye S1 E4 ”Partners, Am I Right?”

December 13, 2021 14:00 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MB

Pop Goes To The Couch continues their coverage of the latest entry into the MCU on Disney+, Hawkeye. Andy Atherton, Shawn Kidd, Scott Shifflett & Tim Capel review and break down Season 1 Episode 4 “Partners, Am I Right?”. In this spoiler-filled discussion they go over the plot elements, as well as any Easter eggs they have spotted as well as given their thoughts on what everything means in the overall story of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Into the Spidey Movieverse: Episode 9 - Spider-Man Far From Home (2019)

December 11, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 132 MB

It's finally here, the last episode of Into the Spidey Movieverse before No Way Home heads to theaters.   Greg and Chico discuss 2019's Spider-Man: Far From Home. Some of the things discussed include the aftermath of Infinity War/Endgame, the romance between Aunt May and Happy, the greatness of JB Smoove, Night Monkey, Brad being a jerk and what the heck happened to Peter Billingsley's hair?!?!   Also we have a special surprise segment near the end when we talk about the Blu-ray/DVD releases....

Battlestar In The 25th Century #22

December 10, 2021 14:00 - 56 minutes - 25.7 MB

On Episode 22 of Battlestar in the 25th Century, Shawn and Scott live watch Battlestar Galactica Episode 13 “The Living Legend Part 2. Topics include Cain’s plot to destroy 3 Cylon base ships, Starbuck competing against an elder, Baltar failing again, jumping out of ships in roller derby gear, Cylons outsmarted once more, big guys wearing leather and more!

Laugh-in Theater - Scrooged

December 09, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

On a special Christmas episode of Laugh-In Theater, Andy Atherton is joined by Steve Riddle & Ben Locke to do a live watch of the 1988 comedy, Scrooged. The guys discuss TV shows that air on Christmas; Bobcat Goldthwait being very un-Bobcat; gymnasts turned actors; stealing cabs from other people; that poor Standards & Practices lady; bad drivers; bawling like a baby; giving meat as a gift; talking to yourself in public; Richard Burton; roughhousing ghosts; “Stormtrooper aim”; having goose f...

PTBN’s NBA-Team: You’re Toxic, I’m Slippin’ Under

December 08, 2021 20:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

We are a quarter of the way through the NBA season, and Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are back at it to talk about teams like the Warriors and Suns making runs, while organizations like the Blazers and Kings seem to be in disarray. Will Robert Sarver get punished in the wake of the Neil Olshey scandal? Which teams rank high on the toxicity scale? Are the post-LeBron Cavs finally figuring things out while LeBron’s current team is at a crossroads? Riche and Adam ...

It Was a Thing on TV Tripleheader: Episodes 219, 220 & Minisode 15 - The 1981 Sears Laserdisc Catalog/Every Love Boat Guest/Mr. Delicious

December 08, 2021 14:00 - 3 hours - 192 MB

This week on It Was a Thing on TV we're setting sail as we bring the roast beef and the laserdisc player.   First, Laserdisc technology was new and hot in the early 80s.  One time in 1981, Sears put out a catalog on laserdisc.  We're not talking about it because of the technological innovations, nor are we here to talk about the general fashions of the day.  We're primarily here to talk about one person, a key figure in this disc.   Next, thanks to a recent YouTube discovery we give you in al...

Piece Of The Action - Terminator 3

December 07, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

On this special episode of Piece of the Action, Matt welcomes the gang from PTBNXT (Jennifer Smith, Tim Capel, & Jacob Williams) back to the show for a viewing of Terminator 3! Listen to Matt and the crew discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger, Claire Danes, Kristanna Loken, NPCs in movies, crazy action scenes, Celine Dion, Vlad the Terminator, expressing dog glands and so much more! Plus, the tradition of rebooking the soundtrack for a Terminator movie continues! Is this a Christmas movie? Probably ...

Pop Goes To The Couch - Hawkeye S1 E3 ”Echoes”

December 06, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MB

Pop Goes To The Couch continues their coverage of the latest entry into the MCU on Disney+, Hawkeye. Andy Atherton, Shawn Kidd, Scott Shifflett & Tim Capel review and break down Season 1 Episode 3 “Echoes”. In this spoiler-filled discussion they go over the plot elements, as well as any Easter eggs they have spotted as well as given their thoughts on what everything means in the overall story of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

It Was a Thing on TV Twin Pack: Episodes 217 & 218 - Thanksgiving ‘85: Macy‘s ‘85 Parade (Director‘s Cut)/All-American ‘85 Parade on CBS

December 01, 2021 14:00 - 3 hours - 108 MB

This week on It Was a Thing on TV we hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving but we're providing some leftovers from Thanksgiving's past as Greg, Mike and Chico look at the Thanksgiving Day Parades from 1985.   First, we do our annual look at the Macy's Parade.  As always, we have bands, floats, and celebrities, but there was a little something extra as a postscript to this parade.  It'll make you yell "Oh neat!"  Just remember, the Paramus Toys'R'Us store is closed on Sundays.   Then, NBC wasn't ...

Pop Goes To The Couch - Hawkeye S1 E1 ”Never Meet Your Heroes” & S1 E2 ”Hide And Seek”

November 30, 2021 18:39 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

Pop Goes To The Couch begins their coverage of the latest entry into the MCU on Disney+, Hawkeye. Andy Atherton, Shawn Kidd, Scott Shifflett & Tim Capel review and break down Season 1 Episode 1 “Never Meet Your Heroes” & S1 E2 “Hide And Seek”. In this spoiler-filled discussion they go over the plot elements, as well as any Easter eggs they have spotted as well as given their thoughts on what everything means in the overall story of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Popcorn Chicken Salad - Labyrinth (#7)

November 29, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

On episode 7 of Popcorn Chicken Salad join Ben Locke and Matt Souza as they watch the 1986 cult classic Labyrinth. Topics discussed include Ben and Matt fawning over David Bowie, Dulux paint, is this really a kids movie?, more Bowie impressions and puns than you can shake a stick at, ranking movie owls, comparing Shawn Kidd to Brock Lesnar, a film not made for high def, not being able to hear Bowie sing, Matt having a films not streaming rant, the worlds longest ladder, realising Sarah is a...

Battlestar In The 25th Century #21

November 26, 2021 14:56 - 1 hour - 27.7 MB

On Episode 21 of Battlestar in the 25th Century, Shawn and Scott live watch Battlestar Galactica “The Living Legend Part 1.” Topics include a special guest star for the time, a second Battlestar, a potential new train member, Adama meeting his match, the Galactica running out of gas, Starbuck kicked to the curb, more F, Marry, Kill, is this the best episode yet & much more!

Pop Goes The Movies - Ghostbusters: Afterlife

November 25, 2021 14:00 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MB

On the latest episode of the Pop Goes The Movies Andy Atherton is joined by Scott Shifflett to review Ghostbusters: Afterlife. In a spoiler-filled review, they give their thoughts on the franchise up to this date; the way the film was linked to the original; the many callbacks and Easter eggs throughout the film; the emotional feels the movie gives and whether or not the franchise should and will continue on.

It Was a Thing on TV Twin Pack: Episodes 215 & 216 - Your Number‘s Up/The Ghost Busters (1975)

November 24, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

This week on It Was a Thing on TV we're hitting the California retirement communities with Nipsey Russell as we chase ghosts with a Gorilla.   First, Your Number's Up may be a blip on the map of television history, but it holds a place in our hearts.  Nipsey Russell hosted it!  All the geriatrics in Burbank loved it.  Need we say more?   Then, one of the more fascinating and entertaining Saturday morning shows in the mid-70s was The Ghost Busters, starring Forrest Tucker and Larry Storch, who...

PTBN’s NBA-Team: So… What Did I Miss?

November 23, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

After a vacation, Adam Murray has returned and he and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation’s NBA-Team, are back to catch up on what exactly happened in the National Basketball Association for Episode 219. Does coaching matter more or less now for winning and losing teams? Why are the older Lakers running out of gas late in games? Is it too early to say Steph Curry is running away with the MVP if Kevin Durant, Jimmy Butler and Nikola Jokic are in beast mode? Riche and Adam also discuss the Bulls ...

Into the Spidey Movieverse: Episode 8 - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)

November 22, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

We're heading into the home stretch on Into the Spidey Movieverse as we now hit the movie that this very show is named after.   This time Greg and Chico discuss 2018's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse while exploring the journey Miles Morales takes into becoming Spider-Man.   And also you get John Mulaney voicing an animated pig, I mean how can you go wrong with that?   One more to go see you in December when we discuss Far From Home.

Piece Of The Action - Runaway

November 19, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

On the new episode of Piece of the Action, Matt welcomes Shawn Kidd back to the podcast to watch Runaway! Listen as Matt and Shawn discuss Tom Selleck, Cynthia Rhodes, Gene Simmons, robots, KISS, numerous movies stealing ideas from Runaway, tongue bullets, Jack Ramsay being bad at his job, Shawn and Matt singing, and so much more on this new edition of Piece of the Action!

Pop Goes The Classics - The Fox And The Hound (1981)

November 18, 2021 14:00 - 56 minutes - 26.1 MB

On the twentieth installment of the Pop Goes The Classics series looking at the Disney animated features, Steve Riddle, Mirandia Berthold & Andy Atherton look at 1981’s The Fox And The Found. They discuss the many aspects of the film including: the innocence between Tod & Copper when their friendship begins as kids; Dinky & Boomer’s quest to catch Squeaks; the great voice actors that were miscast in the film; Widow Tweed’s toughness; the fun chase scenes & that terrifying bear that causes a ...

It Was a Thing on TV Tripleheader: Episode 213, Minisode 14 + Live Show 9 - The Master/Rob Tussin/Legends of the Hidden Temple Reboot Premiere

November 17, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 138 MB

This week on It Was a Thing on TV we present the winner of our Election Day 2021 poll along with one of our favorite moments from a popular cable show back in the day and Olmec!   First, it's 1984 and NBC is riding high on The A-Team so, of course, they had to capitalize on that trend.  Mix The A-Team with martial arts and you get The Master...sort of.  It didn't work, getting the heave-ho off the schedule after 13 shows. But it did get immortalized somewhat thanks to Mystery Science Theater ...

PTBN‘s NBA Team: Guess Who ? (#218)

November 16, 2021 14:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

Adam is currently on vacation (again....) so for this episode we treat the listener to a little game. Andrew has to guess the former NBA player based upon the clues Adam provides. Play along and enjoy the ride as we peek into Andrew's mind and his wealth of NBA knowledge. Names who casually come up include Emoni Bates, Monta Ellis, Al Jefferson, TJ McConnell, Eddy Curry, Shawn Kemp, and Rashard McCants, Can you guess who our secret players are ? Tune in!

Making Mt. Rushmore - Bond Girls & James Bond Films (#26)

November 15, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 57.5 MB

In the twenty-sixth episode of Making Mt. Rushmore, panelists Jonnie Sea, Ashley Cruse & Scott Criscuolo join moderator Steve Riddle to discuss which Bond Girls deserve a place on their respective lists. Is Honey Rider a no-brainer? What about Xenia Onatopp? Does Tracy Bond grab a spot? Does Vesper Lynd or Pussy Galore deserve a place? After that, they discuss which James Bond Films will be part of that grouping. Can you argue that Goldfinger shouldn’t get a spot? Will the On Her Majesty’s S...

Battlestar In The 25th Century #20

November 12, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 27.8 MB

On Episode 20 of Battlestar in the 25th Century, Shawn and Scott live watch Buck Rogers episode 10, “Planet of the Amazon Women”. Topics include Buck’s meat up for grabs and his lack of competition that leads to a real life analysis, Scott’s very disturbing F, Marry, Kill, more Shawnisms to shake your head at, Galactic Cher, evaluating life choices, drunk horse riding & more!

Pop Goes The Movies - Eternals

November 11, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 36.6 MB

On the latest episode of the Pop Goes The Movies Andy Atherton is joined by Scott Shifflett & Tim Capel to review Eternals. In a spoiler-filled review, they give their thoughts on what they expected going into this next entry in the MCU; the large, but diverse cast; the great visual aspects of the film; the mid and post-credits; make comparisons to similar movies; how it worked as an origin story and how it moves the overall story forward & where the events in the film lead to.

It Was a Thing on TV Twin Pack: Episodes 211 & 212 - Dan Rather on Election Night/Battle for the White House 2020 Infomercial

November 10, 2021 16:00 - 2 hours - 119 MB

This week on It Was a Thing on TV we're revisiting some past Presidential elections on Television.   First, Dan Rather is one of the most respected newsmen in media history.  However on two election nights, Rather went off the rails with some of his commentaries and metaphors.  We look back at some of the highlights from the Election Nights of 2000 and 2004.   Then, advertisers will try to sell you most anything.  At the same time, buyers will purchase most anything.  At least one of those st...

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David Herman
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Books

Revenge of the Sith
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The Invisible Man
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The Phantom Menace
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