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Plumbing the Death Star

575 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 592 ratings

Three rude boys ruin pop culture through bad questions. Ever wanted to know the answer to what would make better hands than scissor hands for Edward Scissorhands? Of course not! But we’ll tell you. Somehow this podcast is a world-wide phenomenon. Subscribe to the Bad Brain Boys on Apple Podcasts for even more content to ruin your day.

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Which One of the Plumbing Boys Would Make a Better Dumbledore and Why is it Joel Zammit?

June 19, 2016 21:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

In which our heroes get a prestigious teaching position, find out about a terrible prophecy, and mark a child for death as we wonder which Plumbing Boy would make the best Dumbledore and why is it Joel Zammit? We discuss the difficulty of slaughtering Harry Potter, do some excellent British accents, and explain souls. Jackson wonders if Dumbledore has a bed, Duscher once again turns to suicide, and Zammit just oblviates his way out of most problems. So run a school poorly, consume more lemon ...

Which One of the Plumbing Boys Would Make a Better Boy Who Lived and Why is it Joel Duscher?

June 12, 2016 21:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB

In which our heroes get born, survive an attack from He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named and wish our parents weren't dead while asking which one of us would make a better Boy Who Lived and why is it Joel Duscher? It's an emotional journey as we recruit an entire Quiditch team as our friends, try our best to memorise Duscher’s family tree and remember what being 11 is like. Jackson reimagines Harry as a monster, Zammit attempts too many accents and Duscher just wants to remind everyone when the PS2 was ...

Is Harry Potter a Good Wizard? (Feat. Sophie Kneebone)

June 05, 2016 21:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

In which our heroes get attacked by the dark lord, have our mum jump in the way, and survive with only a scar as we ask is Harry Potter a bad wizard? We throw Harry Potter in a canal, wonder how useful troll knowledge actually is, and try to rationalise Dumbledore’s reasoning. Jackson wonders why everyone is super open about horcruxes, Zammit argues that Harry's only power is being present, and Sophie just loves Harry Potter and doesn't want to lose. So attend Hogwarts, go to your classes, an...

Why are Wizards So Ignorant?

May 29, 2016 21:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

In which our heroes notice that Harry Potter remains very popular, remember that they’ve spoken about it previously and cynically decide to do so again by asking why Wizards are so ignorant about the Muggle world. It’s a Plumbing the Death Eaters revival as we take on Big Owl, explore alternate-reality console release schedules and invite J.K. Rowling to deliver some 100% canon Harry Potter exclusives. Jackson is legitimately concerned about his hypothetical child’s magical indoctrination, Za...

If You Were a Spider-Man Villain What Would Your Gimmick Be? + Dinosaur Park #2 Subway, Steaks and Argentinian Children

May 22, 2016 21:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

In which our heroes become prominent scientists, take a job at one of the various A.N.I.M.A.L. research projects and get inevitably turned into science powered super villains because of Spider-Man’s (maybe??) meddling. We look at the requirements of being a Spider-Man villain, find reasons to hate Peter Parker and realise it’s super easier making villains when there’s no bat-demon involved. Jackson becomes a giant elephant, Zammit works for some kind of investigative agency and Duscher just w...

What Did We Think of X-Men: Apocalypse (Feat. Alli and Edgoose)

May 19, 2016 06:15 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

In which our heroes worship false gods, wear a lot of leather and hide their powers as they tell you what they thought of X-men: Apocalypse. We investigate if movie trilogies existed before the eighties, rock out to Metallica and wonder why people don't age. Zammit wants Magneto to go to jail, Duscher wants somebody to have an arc, Edgoose likes a bit of violence in his superhero movies and Alli just wishes she was dead. So join the gang as we talk about the time the Joels at too much food w...

What Do We Think Will Happen in X-Men: Apocalypse (Feat. Alli)

May 18, 2016 10:30 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

In which our heroes choose sides, create storms and read minds as they discuss what we expect from X-Men Apocalypse. We talk about the who will turn, who of the four horseman will get to talk and who is related to who. Zammit still wants to die, Duscher explains his wavering enthusiasm about comic books and movies and Alli just needs better taste in men. So join the gang as attempt to make sense of the X-Men trailer, Alli gets it woefully wrong and the Joels aren't overly surprised.Want to he...

Are Muppets Second Class Citizens?

May 15, 2016 21:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

In which our heroes play the music, light the lights, and meet the muppets on the muppet show tonight as they discuss whether or not Muppets are second-class citizens. We talk about the world of entertainment, ask some hard hitting questions about relationships and put the Muppets on the “Rights Spectrum”. Jackson calls Sesame Street a slum, Zammit doesn't remember what Gonzo does and Duscher just claims that maybe Muppets can vote and they just don’t want to. So join the gang as they mock th...

How Did the Mystery Inc Gang Keep Themselves Afloat Financially? (Feat. Michael Williams)

May 08, 2016 21:00 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MB

In which our heroes hop into the mystery machine, hoe down on some Scooby Snacks, and explore an abandoned theme park as they discuss how the Mystery Inc. gang keep themselves afloat financially. We talk about how Daphne is one of the social elite, get chills when we think about Fred’s beautiful baby blue eyes and sociopathic tendencies, and question if you’re ghost until proven human is the policy of the Scooby-verse. Jackson brings up all the old money in Scooby Doo, Zammit suggests that th...

What Happened to the Mushroom Kingdom?

May 01, 2016 21:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MB

In which our heroes delve into the world of Goombas, Princess Peaches and Koopa Troopers as we wonder what happened to the Mushroom Kingdom? We look at the concerning lack of humans left in the Mushroom Kingdom, work out if Mario is a knight or just a plumber and send Thor down to the Mario Universe. Jackson wants to know where the DK Jungle fits in, Zammit has some great Mario impressions and Duscher just wants to make a connection between the Mushroom Kingdom and the Land of Ooo. It’s a his...

What Did We Think of Captain America: Civil War? (Feat. Tessa Stickland)

April 28, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MB

In which our heroes exit the cinema, get home at four am, and then wake up the next day to blearily record as they ask what did we think of Captain America: Civil War. We figure out if we got anything right, won't stop calling Black Panther Wakanda, and discuss the difference between a quip and a gag. Zammit feels like the whole film was just an epilogue to Age of Ultron, Tessa’s here cos she wants to smack a planet in the mouth, Jackson wonders if what he actually saw was even a movie, and D...

What Do We Think Will Happen in Captain America: Civil War?

April 27, 2016 09:15 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

In which our heroes meet up with their old mate, have some ideological differences, and then get into the worlds biggest punch on as we discuss civil war. We list the many different hulks, struggle to remember the infinity gems, and give thanks shit for sitting on his ass for thirteen movies. Zammit is so unimaginably tired, Duscher talks good blokes and bad blokes, and Jackson just can't remember anyone's names. So grab your friends, find the nearest airport, and just start wailing into one ...

How Does Aquaman feel about Global Warming?

April 24, 2016 21:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

In which our heroes go under the sea, down where it’s wetter, where no body beat us, fry us or eat us and wonder what Aquaman would think of Global Warming. We fry some fish and make him watch, pump gas into the atmosphere to speed everything up and go whaling for research. Jackson's ancestors clearly don't understand how fire works, Zammit gets super scientific by consulting wikipedia and Duscher just wants to prove his dominance by throwing his rubbish in the bin. So join the gang as they f...

How Would you Deal with the Superhuman Registration Act?

April 17, 2016 23:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

In which our heroes make a list, check it twice, then put everyone in the negative zone if they keep superhero-ing while asking how would you deal with the Superhuman Registration Act? It's a controversial time as we decide to just punish Bruce Banner, make vigilanteism double illegal and just can't stop Captain America from Nomad-ing. Zammit is still pro-registration, Jackson is still pro-mutant extermination and Duscher is still anti-establishment. After all our changes, whose side are you ...

Whose Side Are You on in the Civil War (Comics)?

April 10, 2016 23:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

In which our heroes attempt to cope with the fallout of a superhero fuelled tragedy, decide registering superheroes is the way to go but then go and accidentally clone Thor as they decide whose side they're on in the Civil War (comics). They discuss the benefits of a superhero pension plan, the many cosmic welches of Dr. Strange, and shoot Captain America with a time gun. Jackson would happily forgive Rhino, Duscher is pro-Cap, and Zammit just wishes Tony didn't go so off the rails so quickly...

How Does Dating Work in Beyoncé's Single Ladies?

April 03, 2016 22:52 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

In which our heroes find a perfect partner, really connect on an emotional level, ruin it all by forgetting to put a ring on it while asking how does dating work in Beyoncé's Single Ladies. Join us as we discover the completely untouched fictional universe of pop music, misunderstand the implications of lyrics and just plow through all common sense to arrive at a surprisingly well thought out theory. Jackson is stressed about phallic imagery, Zammit just informs everyone to put your hand up a...

What are the Consequences of Inside Out? (Feat. Michael Williams)

March 27, 2016 22:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

In which our heroes get inside your head, haphazardly press a few buttons and try to work out where Apathy went to while wondering what would be the consequences of Inside Out? We look at the complexity of the control panel, try and figure out how anti-depressants might work work and slam the puberty button to see what happens. Jackson is concerned about the effects of clumsiness, Zammit gets passionate over emotional programming and Michael gets sad when he remembers Bing Bong. It’s a real e...

What Did We Think of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice? (Feat. Adam)

March 24, 2016 10:30 - 1 hour - 90.8 MB

In which our heroes brood with Batman, soar with Superman, and wonder with Wonder Woman as they discuss what they thought of Batman v Superman. We puzzle at the mysterious presence of mosquito men, try to figure out what everyones plan was, and feel sorry for Ma Kent. Adam and Zammit have a love affair with Batfleck, Jackson bemoans the big steamy shit they took on Wonder Woman, and Duscher just wants to go to sleep. So build yourself a heavy armour, go out of your way to steal a photo, and d...

What Do We Think is Going to Happen in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice? (Feat. George Dima)

March 22, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MB

In which our heroes crash land on planet earth, lose their parents to a mugger, and then decide to punch on as they speculate what’s gonna happen in Batman v Superman. We talk about every other superhero film instead, delve into the injustice fan theory that makes Man of Steel better and start our very own Civil War. Duscher defends Spider-Man 3, Zammit really wants a courtroom drama, George puts all the blame on David S. Goyer’s need to be seen as a rad guy and Jackson just wants it to be th...

Why Haven't We Done a Vs Episode LIVE?!

March 20, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

In which our heroes climb onstage, shield their eyes against the lights, take a sip of their water and ask why haven't we done a versus episode live? We decide whether or not it's fair to play soccer against a cripple, learn about chess-boxing, and settle the coke-pepsi debate once and for all. Zoe takes issue with Batman calling himself Batman, Zammit wonders who a planet is trying to impress, Jackson absolutely destroys some mummies, and Duscher just wants to be the best weekend dad he can ...

Are Mutants a Problem?

March 13, 2016 22:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

In which our heroes look at statistics, analyse the figures and tally up the deaths as they ask are mutants really a problem? Join us as we really get to the bottom of the X-Men v Brotherhood fights, argue about the logistics of car insurance and ponder the fate of Mutant Town. Jackson tries to justify his horrific opinions, Zammit is worried about the health of the Blob and Duscher just wants to try his best but not succeed. It's a wild ride as two thirds of us try to remain open minded but ...

How Would You Survive the Game of Thrones?

March 06, 2016 22:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

In which our heroes visit Westeros, take a leisurely walk upon yonder cliff and start plotting and scheming as we try to survive the Game of Thrones. We look at which bad choices get you killed (all of them), do our best to avoid incest and come to accept the inevitable betrayal of everyone we know. Jackson plays the long game, Zammit tries his best but he does not succeed and Duscher just does what he is told, no questions asked. So join the gang as they realise that maybe this isn’t a game ...

What Would You Do About the Mutant Problem?

February 28, 2016 22:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

In which our heroes can’t ignore the elephant in the room, realise something has to be done so organise a 5-point plan on what to do with the mutant problem. We look at problems concerning the Phoenix Force, branch out to all powered citizens and work out our concerns of making several deals with several devils. Jackson has some radical opinions and ideas, Zammit wants a less monstrous approach and Duscher just wants to know how close Jackson is to Hitler. It’s a concerning proposal as we att...

Is Being a Werewolf a Hassle? (Feat. Michael Shanks)

February 21, 2016 22:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

In which our heroes warn the villagers, lock themselves away and hide from the full moon as they wonder if being a werewolf is really that much of a hassle? We discuss the Ninja Turtles choice of attire, the problem of eugenics in a fantasy world, and what things are metaphors for other things. Jackson assumes he's the mayor, Zammit thinks its more of a blessing than a curse, and Michael just wants to make werewolf puns. So sync up with your werewolf brethren, get howling, and slowly take ove...

Which 80s Horror Villain Would Make the Best Boyfriend?

February 14, 2016 22:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

In which our heroes get our match-making skills out, take turns on the Love Tester and write up a pros and cons list to determine which of the 80s horror villain would make the best boyfriend. We look at how these potential boyfriends would handle kids, who would be a good listener and the problems of entering into a relationship with a doll who has the soul of a serial killer, his doll wife and their ready-made doll family. Jackson thinks Michael Myers is a fixer-upper, Zammit can’t get past...

Why Hasn't Professor X's School for Xtraordinary Children Been Shut Down?

February 07, 2016 22:00 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MB

In which our heroes take a trip to 1407 Graymalkin Lane for an official inspection, meet a charming man with a luscious head of hair and give it a solid A++ for being outstanding and never once question why Professor X’s School for Xtraordinary Children has been shut down. We look at how government officials would approach the school, why Wolverine shouldn’t be a teacher and work out to how to control mutant teenagers. Jackson doesn’t think Professor X would get a Working with Children’s Chec...

Smurfs What?! (Feat. Michael Williams)

January 31, 2016 22:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

In which our heroes take a walk through the forest, look for some delicious smurf berries and end up stumbling upon some little blue men that make us question a lot of things. We try to determine just how tasty these tiny blue critters are, envision Elmer Fudd as just the loneliest hunter in the lands and work out how where the females fit into their society. Jackson struggles to work out the plural of Smurfs, Zammit wonders what the lifespan of a Smurf is and Michael just wants to make a mou...

If You Could Have Any Super Power What Would it Be?

January 24, 2016 22:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

In which our heroes run faster than a speeding bullet, become more powerful than a locomotive and leap tall buildings in a single bound as we discuss which superpower would be the best to have. We try to sneak into a music festival, work out the logistics of fighting with flame-teeth and have a battle of The Primes. Jackson picks hole (no seriously, he picks holes), Zammit has no choice but to fight himself and Duscher just wants to see the world and himself burn. So join the gang as they cel...

Which Avengers Would Make the Best Friend? (Feat. The Video Shop Podcast)

January 17, 2016 22:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

In which our heroes invite Thor around for drinks, Netflix and Chill with Tony Stark and consider going bowling with the Hulk as we discuss which of the Avengers would be the best friend. We lay down some ground rules for what makes a good friend, talk about jumping on grenades and decide that the best friend is one who always matches your mood. Jackson ignores the rules of the game, Zammit is an awful friend to Hawkeye, Sam becomes the Zammit of friends and Cal just wants to detail his plan ...

Which Super Smash Bro would Make the Best Step Dad All-Stars Edition

January 10, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

In which our heroes miss their real dad, wonder why Captain Falcon had to go as we realise mum’s back to dating even more Super Smash Bros. This time it’s an All-Star Edition! We look at awkward family gatherings, wonder how much pain a bully can take and explain the Australian education system. Zammit tries to set mum up with a dragon, Jackson wants the dirtiest step-dad possible and Duscher, as always, says all you need for love is a large hand. Or two. So sit back and pull a blanket over y...

The Implications of Regeneration in Dr Who (Feat. The Video Shop Podcast)

January 03, 2016 22:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

In which our heroes hop in a Tardis, grab a young British woman, and commit genocide as we wonder what are the implications of regenerations in Dr Who. We talk the skill required to regenerate, how useful regenerations are for crimes, and whether or not you'd be able to successfully regenerate into a dog. Duscher handballs the Doctor some new generations, Sam calls out River Song, Cal pitches Dogter Who, and Jackson just realises how ridiculous Dr. Who really is and gets mad. So live reckless...

How Would Spider-Man Deal with Being Middle Aged? (Feat. Edgoose)

December 28, 2015 00:00 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MB

In which our heroes buy an Italian sports car, dye their thinning hair, squeeze into tight spandex to recreate the good old days and ask how would Spiderman deal with being middle-aged? We wonder if we'd risk dating Peter Parker, why Aunt May insists on marrying villains and why they made a Man-Spider movie. Duscher predicts sad old man-boobs, Zammit wonders how long Mary Jane sticks it out, Tom is worried about concussions and Jackson gets really into mints. So get prepared for wrinkles and...

Best Fictional Christmas Universe

December 21, 2015 00:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

In which our heroes get sweaty in their Christmas sweaters, leave milk and cookies out for Santa and overload on the Christmas spirit while wondering what is the best fictional Christmas universe to live in. We look at the magic powers of coats, explore the horrors of immortality, and replace Santa with Ironman. Zammit accidentally chooses the worst Christmas Universe, Duscher envisions a world that's perfect for dead-beat dads, and Jackson just wants to kill santa with a rock. So join the ga...

Why are Lightsabers Only for Force Users?

December 18, 2015 02:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

In which our heroes retreat to a special cave, grab some magic crystals, and construct a laser sword as we ask why are Lightsabers only for Force users? We discuss the power of the U-Wand, the fried mind of Obi-Wan, and JJ Abrams professional relationship with the Plumbing Boys. Jackson thinks he would use a Lightsaber wrong, Zammit brings up vibro-blades, and Duscher just wants everyone to know we recorded this in 2006. So if you're a Jedi, keep making those lightsabers! But if you're just a...

What did you think of the Force Awakens (SPOILERS)

December 16, 2015 18:26 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

In which our heroes stay up late, go to the cinema, come home and record a late night episode asking what did we think of The Force Awakens? It's a bloody late night as the boys explore SPOILER, take a deep look at SPOILER and reveal their feelings about SPOILER. Jackson almost has an actual heart attack, Zammit wishes he was asleep and Duscher just needs to steal an energy drink from the fridge. It's a positive time because we're all just glad it wasn't The Phantom Menace. Yeah good. Oh god ...

Why is the Death Star Spherical?

December 16, 2015 00:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

In which our heroes exit hyperspace, wonder what that second moon is doing there and get lost in it’s spooky and empty corridors while wondering why the Death Star is spherical. We wonder what destroying Alderaan really accomplishes, explain how bubbles work and delve deeply into our favourite moon related theory. Jackson realises the Death Star isn’t made for ramming, Zammit explains the Emperor's true motivations and Duscher just wants people to pronounce AT-AT properly. It’s a question of ...

Would you Join the Rebel Alliance (LIVE)?

December 15, 2015 02:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

In which our heroes do it all live, take you to a galaxy far, far away and consider their options before going the Rebel Alliance. So join the boys live on stage as they explore the helmet aesthetic, ponder the career chain of stormtroopers and ultimately realise they'd all much prefer to be bad guys. Jackson is confused by job expos, Zammit is confident in his piloting abilities and Duscher just gets thrown under the bus. It's an edge of your seat time as everything almost comes completely u...

What Do You Think's Gonna Happen in the New Star Wars Film? (Feat. Steele Saunders)

December 14, 2015 00:00 - 2 hours - 155 MB

In which our heroes study up on the latest rumours, disregard it all in favour of wild accusations before turning to outright lies as we speculate what’s gonna happen in the latest cinematic masterpiece from Disney; the new Star Wars film. We (eventually) look at the potential linage of the three main characters, find out about some of the dumb stuff being including in the EU and get distracted by a sneezing cat. Jackson gets excited about a potential tiny villain, Zammit would love to see Ha...

Why Doesn't Rogue Use Protection?

December 07, 2015 00:00 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MB

In which our heroes set the danger room to romance, telepathically pour a class of champagne and rearrange the molecules in a strawberry to turn it into chocolate all the while wondering why Rogue doesn’t just use protection. We look at the many benefits of Leech, get into a small argument over Rogue’s real name, and discuss the transition from the X-Mansion to the SeX-Mansion. Jackson is forced to eat spiders, Zammit solves the problem straight off the bat, and Duscher is just straight bri...

Dinosaur Park 2: The Lost Park

November 30, 2015 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

In which our heroes are sent to their almost certain deaths once again because THERE'S ANOTHER GODDAMN DINOSAUR PARK. We try to ditch/murder Vince Vaughn as soon as we can, attempt to throw dinosaurs in the trash and wonder how Jackson got our phone numbers again. Zammit and Duscher try to rescue their black daughter and mutual common law wife from a monster filled jungle as they resist the urge to help poachers and Jackson barks orders from his nice, comfy bed. So sit back and then stand up ...

Is Dr Dolittle's Life a Living Hell? (Feat. Mr Sunday Movies)

November 23, 2015 00:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

In which our heroes talk to the animals, learn their languages and grunt and squeak and squawk with the lot of em as we question if Dr Dolittle’s life is a living hell. We look at the terrible gypsy curse that has befallen the Dolittle line, the possible shared ancestry they have with the Venturas and the difficulties of explaining Laika to your own pet dog. Zammit questions if Dr Dolittle is a vegetarian and is angry if he isn’t, Jackson once again proclaims that cousins is okay and James ju...

How Would you Cope Being Furniture? (Feat. Mr Sunday Movies)

November 16, 2015 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

In which our heroes refuse to let a creepy old lady into out house when our parents aren’t home, anger the witch and are now cursed with being sentient furniture. We look at the negligence of said witch, try to work out what kind of future we’d become and how that’s determined and wonder what happened to the old furniture. Jackson remembers that the feather duster awakened something inside him, James doesn’t want the cup and ball equivalent of a lobotomy, Zammit keeps getting thrown into a po...

Are There Better Ways to Invade Middle Earth? (Feat. Gabe)

November 09, 2015 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

In which our heroes leap onto their steeds, rally an army, and then decide there's got to be a better alternative as they ask the question: are there better ways to invade Middle Earth? We talk about the average workaday hobbit, wonder if orcs are insects, and try to figure out how tall Sauron is. Zammit explores the fallout of Orc Holes, Jackson worries about Fantasy-Genocide, and Gabe just wishes Sauron had a better PR guy. So put on your best smile, start the campaign trail, and see if you...

Which Super Smash Bro would Make the Best Step-Dad? (Feat. Edgoose)

November 02, 2015 00:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

In which our heroes use their up B, grab a super smash, and try to unlock all the secret characters while wondering which Super Smash Brother would make the best step-dad. We look at the unpleasantness that is the Mario family, our mothers weird animal fetish, and age Ness ten years. Jackson loves deadbeat Samus, Zammit accuses Falco of sex crimes, and Duscher does his best to defend his beloved Nintendo characters. So join us as we rank our mother’s potential lovers on an arbitrary scale inv...

Which Horror Movie Could you Resolve with Non-Violence? (Feat. Zoe)

October 26, 2015 00:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

In which our heroes ask Jason to see a therapist for his oedipal issues, encourage Freddy to take a class in conflict resolution and tell Ghostface to stop calling as we discuss which horror movie we could resolve with non-violence. We try to pawn a curse off on apes in a very imaginative way, make our problems Canada’s problems and freeze ourselves before getting shot out of a cannon. Jackson takes a dinosaur out to lunch, Zoe runs away from a demon into space, Zammit hires robots to deal wi...

How Would You Take Down the Bat Man?

October 19, 2015 00:00 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MB

In which our heroes regroup, bandage the wounded and ask for a very simple solution to a very serious problem; how do you take down the Bat Man? We look at what it takes to truly destroy Batman both physically, mentally and publicly, contemplate what happens to the other Batmen seen in The Dark Knight and generally seek to fool as many people as possible. Duscher follows on from The Joker’s two-step approach that still feels overly complicated, Zammit thinks orphans should play a violent role...

Which Superhero is the Best Lover?

October 12, 2015 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

In which our heroes light the gamma-irradiated candles, burn cosmic-ray infused incense and astral project to the most romantic place in the known universe to discuss which superhero would make the best lover. We look at the jealous nature of Professor Xavier, wonder if Tony Stark gets sick of having to solve every mutants sexual problems, and imagine rough sex with the Hulk. Jackson attempts to connect on a mental level, Zammit explores new sexual heights to really push his limits, and Dusch...

What is the Worst Fictional Universe Again LIVE!?

October 06, 2015 23:43 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MB

In which our heroes sit on a stage, get blinded by the lights and forget they have an audience as they ask what would be the worst fictional universe to live in again? We throw Vince Vaughn under the bus, throw our parents under the bus and ultimately try to work out if Ray Romano or Green Day are sadder. Jackson has too many universe choices, Zammit wants everyone to think of the poor, misunderstood bullies, Zoe is concerned about the logistics of man on horse-man loving and Duscher just wis...

Why was Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat?

October 05, 2015 00:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

In which our heroes defend Earthrealm, upper cut our opponent off a bridge and mash every button in an attempt to find the perfect kombo as we stop and wonder why Johnny Cage is even in Mortal Kombat. We ask why he doesn’t just make a behind the scenes featurette, consider court marshalling Sonja Blade and find all the ways Johnny Cage could win the tournament without actually winning by merit. Jackson admits he’d rather play Tekken, Zammit questions the ethics of Liu Kang’s monastery and Dus...

Professor Charles Xavier's Crazy Summer

September 28, 2015 01:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

In which our heroes wave goodbye to the X-Men, wheel their way to the Avengers Tower, and fire Nick Fury as they ask: how would Professor X run the Avengers? We once again mock Hawkeye for being shit, get into an old fashioned Boop Off with Loki, and accidentally go to war with Asgard by traumatising their favourite prince. Jackson violates Thor, Zammit turns Iron Man into a butler, and Duscher just wants to perfect his Professor X voice. So knock the big A off the Avengers tower and replace ...

Guests

Michael Williams
6 Episodes
Joel Duscher
4 Episodes
Nick Mason
2 Episodes
Steele Saunders
2 Episodes
Andy Matthews
1 Episode
Brian James
1 Episode
Dave Warneke
1 Episode
Jess Perkins
1 Episode
Michael Shanks
1 Episode
Nick Capper
1 Episode

Books

Green Eggs and Ham
1 Episode

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