Plumbing the Death Star
575 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 592 ratingsThree 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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Episodes
Which is the Worst Fictional Afterlife? (Feat. Mr Sunday Movies)
September 21, 2015 01:00 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBIn which our heroes bite the big one, shuffle off this mortal coil and look into the void that’s awaiting us all as we question which fictional afterlife is the worst. We try to make awkward conversation in an eternal waiting room, get up to wacky hijinks as we possess a baby and discuss the inherent problems of being able to beat Death in a board game. Jackson has an unnatural hatred towards uncomfortable chairs, James doesn’t want to be alone, Duscher wants to know if he can bring his DS an...
Would the Avengers be Better off Without the Hulk?
September 14, 2015 01:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBIn which our heroes reassess the Shield Initiative, take a closer look at the roster and ask would the Avengers be better without The Hulk? We follow our fans orders and explore just how everyone would fare without the big green guy, create several alternate universes and try and fix Hulk’s problem with modern medicine. Jackson keeps on eating The Hulk, Zammit tries to replace The Hulk with Thor, Alli thinks we're being a bit too mean and Duscher is just really stressed about the Abomination....
The Consequences of Being Your Own Dad
September 07, 2015 01:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIn which our heroes watch as a bounty hunters in a galaxy far, far away clones himself so he can raise himself. This is Boba Fett and this is his story. We step into the shoes of ourselves but also our dads because they're the same shoes because we're also our own dad, get confused and talk dad soldiers. Zammit doesn't want to raise himself, Jackson misunderstands how clones work straight off the bat and Duscher just wants to remind everyone that Fetts die like dickheads. It’s a cold and lone...
The Odds of Kal-El Landing on Kent Farm
August 31, 2015 01:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBIn which our heroes realise their planet is doomed, throw their baby in a rocket and blindly send if off into the cold reaches of space as we try to calculate the odds of little baby Kal-El landing on Kent Farm. We look at the punchability of whales, the punchability of polar bears, and whether it would be better to have Superman as a resident or just a neighbour. Jackson imagines a Superman landing deep beneath the ocean and hassling Atlantis, Zammit imagines a Superman landing in the middle...
Why Don't Wizards Rule the World? (Feat. Alli)
August 24, 2015 01:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBIn which our heroes cast powerful spells, wear a pointy hat, and live in a magical tower as we ask why wizards don't rule the world. We discuss Wizard power levels, making your castle spectacular, and the function of a monarch in todays society. Alli quickly sets her sights on immortality, Zammit solves his problem with a gulag, and Jackson just wants to solve world hunger. So grow your beard long, buy an owl and talk to it, and try not to get your star and moon robe dirty. It's a wizardocr...
Why Haven't We Done a Versus Episode?
August 17, 2015 00:50 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBIn which our heroes pit hero against hero, POTUS against a god and Batman against a man with a bat all while wondering why we haven’t done a versus episode? We look at the inherent problems of wailing away at a cripple with a hammer, the benefits of having your own bowling alley and how a human sized ant could ride a bicycle. Jackson gives up trying to train Chewbacca, Zammit steals rules from the Weekly Planet Podcast and Duscher just wants to know who’s the best sidekick. It’s a free for al...
What is the Best Fictional Universe to Live In Again?
August 10, 2015 01:00 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBIn which our heroes still don’t care that it’s bigger on the inside, aren’t impressed with how many parsecs you made the Kessel Run in and don’t want to deal with that mutant problem on Earth 616 because there are better fictional universes to live in. We look at the ethics of mind control, the potential problems that arise when body switching and the responsibility of owning pets at such a young age. Jackson decides on Freaky Friday, Zammit inevitably turns to Star Wars, and Duscher just sur...
The Worst Fictional Universe to Live In
August 03, 2015 00:55 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBIn which our heroes don’t care that it’s bigger on the inside, aren’t impressed with how many parsecs you made the Kessel Run in and don’t want to deal with that mutant problem on Earth 616 because there are worse fictional universes to live in. We look at the ethics of mind control, the potential problems that arise when body switching and the responsibility of owning pets at such a young age. Jackson decides on Freaky Friday, Zammit inevitably turns to Star Wars, and Duscher just surprises ...
Is Gotham better than Metropolis? (Feat. Mr Sunday Movies)
July 27, 2015 01:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBIn which our heroes scour through the Gotham Gazette, flick through the Daily Planet and start chatting to some locals to see if they’d rather live in Gotham or Metropolis. We look at each city’s rogue gallery, the likely collateral damage that would inevitably take place and the level of corruption of the local police department amongst other things. Jackson’s late for work again no matter where he goes, James would rather risk a building fall on him than live out in the boonies and Zammit j...
Why is Robocop not a Volunteer Program?
July 20, 2015 00:38 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIn which our heroes join the DCP, get slaughtered on the job and have our lifeless corpses turned into half robots, half mans and all cops. We look at how important our dicks are, reminisce about that one robot that commits suicide in the second film (maybe?), and imagine an aged Robocop going through Alzheimer’s. Jackson points out that robotics and cybernetics are two completely different schools of science, Zammit doesn't understand why they don't use remote controlled ED-209s, and Duscher...
Why doesn't Batman Kill the Joker?
July 13, 2015 01:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBIn which our heroes live through another mass escape from Arkham, stock up on bottled water as Gotham’s water supply has been poisoned again and watch the news for potential Joker gas threats as they wonder why Batman doesn’t just kill the Joker? We look at all the bad things Joker has done, a sure fire way to get out of having to vote ever again and review Arkham’s revolving door policy. Jackson is Grant Morrison against his will, Zammit just assumes it’s all the Bat-Demon’s fault and Dusch...
Are Xenomorphs a Bad Weapon? (Feat. Mr Sunday Movies)
July 06, 2015 00:27 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIn which our heroes crash land on an alien planet, splash around in some black goo, and end up host to a parasitic alien as we ask if xenomorphs a good weapon? We attempt to decipher Prometheus, wonder what would happen if a facehugger impregnated a xenomorph, and explore the almost certain possibility of the existence of space gorillas. Zammit likens xenomorphs to pandas, James is amazed that xenomorphs happened twice, and Jackson just wants to talk about his Mogwai/Xenomorph theory. So avoi...
The Concerns of Fictional HR Departments (Feat. Ray Lawrence)
June 29, 2015 01:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBIn which our heroes use proper conflict resolution techniques, try to adhere to strict workplace guidelines and policies but end up submitting a written complaint anyway as they wonder what the real problems fictional HR departments have to deal with. We look at the requirements for being Batman’s butler, wonder what the orcs actually wanted in Lord of the Rings, and ask if Rocky I-VI is racist. Zammit wants to know what a marriage counsellor equivalent for Superhero teams is, Duscher tries t...
What is Your Batman Villain Theme?
June 22, 2015 01:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBIn which our heroes turn to their inner demons, poison the water supply and cackle manically while wondering what villainous theme they would take if they lived in Gotham City. We look at saving developing countries from starvation, going to university to study fire and the best way to recruit henchmen. Jackson has a fascination with beef, Duscher is confused about how being born works and Zammit just wants to throw coins at Batman and hassle his grapes. So cower in terror at the villains who...
Why Doesn't Clark Kent Get a Job? (Feat. Mr Sunday Movies)
June 15, 2015 00:09 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBIn which our heroes help our dad around the farm and try to minimise their parents crippling debt by taking on a job while wondering why that Kent kid doesn’t help out his folks but instead sits around all day, mopes about girl problems and eats pop-tarts. We look at Clark’s diamond making potential, his possible career as a delivery man for literally everywhere and if Batman has ever lent him the Bat credit card. Jackson wants to know if the JLA is a cushy government job, James thinks every ...
Is John Hammond a Bad Boss?
June 08, 2015 00:53 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBIn which our heroes revisit Jurassic Park, go on another (mis)guided tour and run from the dinosaurs that have inevitable escaped from their enclosures while wondering if John Hammond is a bad boss. We look at the complications of building a theme-park on top of Central Park, the many ways one foolish man can traumatise young children, and the outstanding prehistory of horses. Jackson hires mercenaries to protect children, Zammit keeps tabs on how many children die, and Duscher just wants to ...
Who is the best F*R*I*E*N*D? (Feat. Mr Sunday Movies)
June 05, 2015 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBIn which our heroes will be there for you when the rain starts to pour, slap a reserved sign in front of an ugly orange couch, and drink far too much coffee while wondering who is objectively the best friend in F*R*I*E*N*D*S? In a process of elimination spanning several categories, we look at which F*R*I*E*N*D would dominate in a fight, who is arguably the best actual friend and unanimously agree that Ross is just the worst. Duscher tries to determine once and for all if Rachel and Ross were ...
How Radioactive is Spiderman? (Feat. The Weekly Planet)
June 03, 2015 23:54 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBIn which our heroes get exposed to some chemicals, don spandex HazMat suits and generally do whatever a spider can while wondering just how radioactive Spiderman is. We look at how dangerously potent Peter Parker’s bodily fluids are, which of Spiderman’s girlfriends are most susceptible to radiation poisoning and how dedicated some of Marvel’s villains truly are. James ponders how many deaths Tobey Maguire is responsible for, Zammit makes a horrifying correlation between Spiderman and SIDS, M...
When Bad Guys Go Good (Feat. Mr Sunday Movies)
June 03, 2015 01:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBIn which our heroes gather up the world’s greatest villains, try to see their inner good and flip the switch to see which bad guy would make the best good guy. We explore how sharks can solve any crime, the benefits of dance magic and that there are some viruses worth having. Jackson wants to waltz all his problems into a jail cell, Zammit reinvents Street Sharks, Duscher gets stressed out over movies (yet again) and James just wants monkeys to shine in this bright new future. So join us as w...
Does Wonka Know How to Run a Business? (Feat. The Weekly Planet)
June 02, 2015 00:41 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBIn which our heroes gorge themselves on chocolate, press all the buttons in the Wonka-vator, get PTSD from the Boat Tunnel and are handed the keys to a chocolate factory, all while wondering if Willy Wonka knows how to run a business. We look at the nefarious secret life of Mr Wonka, the use of slave labour in exchange for cacao beans and try to figure out how to pronounce the word pygmy. Jackson has grave concerns for the health of Charlie Bucket, Mason thinks Willy Wonka is an evil genius w...
Why is Batman in JLA? (Feat. Nick Mason)
June 01, 2015 01:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIn which our heroes take a rocket to the JLA satellite, take one look at the original members, and wonder what the hell Batman is doing amongst an underwater king, an invulnerable alien and the literal god of war. Jackson doesn't believe protecting one city is impressive enough, Zammit misremembers the sound of music, Duscher likens Batman to Hawkeye, and Mason just thinks the JLA look like a bunch of bunklers. So apply to join the Justice League, watch out for opportune punch moments, and fi...
Is the Death Star a Good Weapon?
May 25, 2015 01:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBIn which our heroes join the Empire, check out the schematics for a new super weapon and witness a planet wide explosion as they start to question if the Death Star is really the best way to take out the Rebel scum. Join us as we discuss the Moff ranking system, the issue with Stormtrooper morale and Darth Vader's swimming trunks. Jackson thinks the Death Star is too big, Zammit is stressed about working for the Empire and Duscher just thinks he'd make the Grandest Moff. So shine your trooper...
Is Xavier a Jerk? (Feat. Mr Sunday Movies)
May 18, 2015 01:00 - 46 minutes - 43.6 MBIn which our heroes survive the initial onslaught, emotionally recover from yet another faked death and pause long enough to stop beating on a sentient room as they start to wonder if Charles Xavier really is a jerk. We once again wonder what kind of education Charles actually provides, how any of the X-Men can look each other in the eye, and try and figure out who bathes Professor X. Jackson wonders what happened to Mahogany Boy, James doesn’t want to go to a school where the principal can r...
When Can You Feed a Mogwai?
May 11, 2015 01:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBIn which our heroes eat after midnight, take a long bath and enjoy a frolic in the sun’s magnificent rays while wondering when can you feed a Mogwai? We discuss the arbitrary nature of midnight, how much of a wuss Gizmo is, and the amazing and ruthless nature of Mrs. Deagle. Jackson tries his hardest to connect Gremlins to the Alien franchise, Zammit shines a light on the potential secret history of World War II, and Duscher just doesn't understand how warfare works. Join us in an ill prepare...
What Did We Think of the Avengers 2 AoU? (Feat. Mr Sunday Movies & Alli)
May 06, 2015 01:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBIn which our heroes come ready with opinions, observations and their general feelings on what they thought of the latest cinematic masterpiece from Marvel Studios. We discuss how right and wrong our prediction were, give James some free material for his next ‘Every Easter Egg in the Avengers’ YouTube video and compare a lot of things to Empire Strikes Back. Zammit was mildly entertained, James loved it, Duscher is angry and Alli is just happy to have been allowed in the studio. So listen in a...
How did the Hutts Rise to Power? (Feat. Mr Sunday Movies)
May 04, 2015 01:00 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBIn which our heroes take a trip to Nal Hutta, start chatting to the locals and endeavour to start a criminal empire as we question just how the Hutts rose to power. We try to figure out how slug like the Hutts actually are, dry retch at the idea of Hutt Grease, and wonder if Hutts are just all muscle. Jackson proposes a symbiotic relationship between Hutts and Salacious Crumbs, James points out the similarities between Marlon Brando and the Hutts, and Zammit just wishes he could say Twilek wi...
What are the Ramifications of Liar Liar?
April 27, 2015 01:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBIn which our heroes make a wish, blurt out the truth without thinking and hijack an airport staircase, all while wondering what the ramifications of Liar Liar are? We look at how much of Fletcher’s motivation comes from redemption versus compulsion, if he should have a spin-off buddy film with Robocop, try to figure out if the kid making the wish has magical powers and as a group completely misunderstand how the powers of the wish work. Jackson wants Fletcher to use his powers for good, Zammi...
What's Gonna Happen in the Avengers? (Feat. Mr Sunday Movies)
April 22, 2015 01:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBIn 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 Avengers 2: Age of Ultron. We predict inevitable character deaths, inevitable infinity stone reveals and inevitable trips for Hulk into space. Zammit explains the popularity of Russian ballet troops in the 60s, James thinks we should edit our episodes less and Duscher just wishes we could start predicting the events of Av...
Is Daredevil a Better Batman Than Batman? (Feat. Mr Sunday Movies)
April 20, 2015 01:00 - 41 minutes - 39 MBIn which our heroes move from Gotham to Hell's Kitchen, request the services of Nelson and Murdoch, consulting the Avocados at Law to get their opinion on whether Daredevil is a better Batman than Batman. We look at exactly how much of a hassle the Joker is, wonder how being a superhero lawyer works morally and the logistics of Batman's sleep cycle. Zammit is scared of the Demon Bat that lurks beneath Gotham, James explains how Daredevil has the perfect secret identity and Duscher just lies a...
The Problems of Being Frozen in Time (Feat. Mr Sunday Movies)
April 13, 2015 01:00 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBIn which our heroes bid farewell to their time period, crash a plane into the snow, and slowly become encased in ice while wondering what the ramifications would be if we woke up sixty years in the future. We imagine horrifying future porn, the nature of lactic acid and Rove McManus’ quest for relevancy. Jackson wonders how meaningful Captain America’s relationship with Peggy actually was, James believes watching any of the Saw films would cause Steve Rogers to commit suicide, and Zammit just...
Ethical Concerns of Meta Human Prisons (Feat. Mr Sunday Movies)
April 06, 2015 01:00 - 30 minutes - 28.8 MBIn which our heroes get caught in a particle accelerator explosion, gain the power of speed and start putting other powered people in windowless boxes underground with the blessing of our cop dad and never once question any ethical dilemmas that might arise. We attempt to sue the Hulk, suggest meta humans should have their own system of law, and explore the bitchiness of the Justice League. Jackson points out that Flash's MO is the same as a Batman villain, Zammit could not deal with a solid ...
How Did New York Cope Before the Ghostbusters?
March 30, 2015 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBIn which our heroes open up a competing paranormal extermination business, buy some second hand proton packs and immediately cross the streams while wondering what New York did with all the ghosts before the Ghostbusters turned up? We discuss the transit responsibilities of Slimer, the government’s role in preventing possibly apocalypses, and the very real danger of warlocks. Jackson's not sure ghosts are a problem, Zammit is worried for his immortal soul, and Duscher just recently watched th...
Why isn't Nightcrawler Fat?
March 23, 2015 00:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBIn which our heroes open the fridge, consider exercise, and decide teleportation is much easier. We discuss Joel Duscher’s patented Mutant Bird Theory, the X-Mansion patented Food-Ball, and how unlike a school Xavier's School for Gifted Students really is. Jackson can't imagine Scott Summers stopping in for a sneaky Maccas run, Zammit discovers he smoked cigarettes wrong, and Duscher decides to educate the gang on the nature of antibiotics. So turn the Danger Room into a gym, pluck an apple f...
What Happened to the Spidermen Program? (Feat. Mr Sunday Movies)
March 16, 2015 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBIn which our heroes become scientists, blast a spider with radiation, and instantly move on. We discuss the eternal stupidity of comic books, the travesty that is the Amazing Spiderman franchise, and the tragedy of an intelligent Rhino. Jackson would rather not be put on the S.Q.U.I.D Project, Zammit expresses his issues with Symbiotes, Mr Sunday Movies wonders why the military already had a goblin mask, and Duscher just wants Tobey Maguire to come back. So chuck on your lab coat, choose an a...
Who is Peter Quill's Father?
March 09, 2015 00:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBIn which our heroes get hooked on a feeling, get high on believing and try to figure out the identity of Peter Quill’s father. We look at the potential of DCs Hawkman swinging by, the rather selective colour palette of Marvel’s aliens and whether or not Mama Quill banged a bird. Jackson doesn't know enough about the Marvel Universe to make a reasonable guess, Zammit uses his extensive knowledge to make a couple of possible candidates but ruins it all by making a planet sized error, and Dusche...
Why Do Siths Take Apprentices?
March 02, 2015 00:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBIn which our heroes succumb to the Dark Side, give into our anger and with each passing moment make ourselves more our master’s servant and almost immediately start plotting to overthrow him, which makes us wonder why do Siths even take apprentices. We discuss the Sith's lack of foresight, Anakin’s poor grasp of the English language, and Yoda's unfortunate swamp brain. Jackson needs all Star Wars explained through the Karate Kid, Zammit can't pronounce anything right, and Duscher just wishes ...
Why is Hawkeye in the Avengers? (Feat. Mr Sunday Movies)
February 23, 2015 00:00 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBIn which our heroes stand next to a literal god, cower behind a green behemoth and get inspired by the embodiment of the best of humanity while wondering why is Hawkeye in the Avengers? We try to figure out S.H.I.E.L.D's hiring policies, discuss a comic book PSA about bullying, and get all flustered thinking about Captain America. Jackson attempts to put together an All Olympic Avengers Initiative, Zammit wants to see Hawkeye become the new Spider-Man, Mr Sunday Movies points out Hawkeye the ...
The Pros and Cons of Dating Monsters
February 16, 2015 00:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBIn which our heroes get seduced by Dracula, go for a long walk by the swamp with the Gilman and enjoy a moonlit picnic with the Wolfman while we wonder which Hammer Movie Monster would make the best boyfriend. We discuss the issues with sleeping next to a man who is more hair than man and weigh up the pros and cons of having an undead boyfriend who's been around for a millennia or an undead boyfriend who lives in the last century. Jackson finds himself less and less attracted to Wolfman as th...
Is the Penguin the True Hero of Gotham?
February 09, 2015 00:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBIn which our heroes take the monorail down to the seedy underbelly of Gotham, pay their respects at Crime Alley and watch Batman straight up clock a guy all the while wondering who exactly is the true hero of Gotham? Jackson derails the whole episode by stating that it’s the Penguin, Zammit encourages him and Duscher just doesn’t put up with any of his bullshit. We discuss: the hassle that would be working for the riddler, the definition of integrity, and Superman's evident disdain for Gotham...
Who's the Best Disney Business Princess?
February 02, 2015 00:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBIn which our heroes gather our finances, register our ABN and completely ignore any and all tax obligations as we try and decipher which Disney Princess would be the best to open a business with. We wonder how quickly snowmen would ask for a Union, try and decide the price of hot fruit, and lead some poachers to the Pridelands. Jackson confuses a mother with a daughter, Zammit treats magic like a mutant power, and Duscher just wishes he could help out the Princess of Agrabah without it ending...
How Does Thor Get a Haircut?
January 26, 2015 00:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBIn which our heroes sit down in the barbers chair, ask for braids and open an old copy of Journey into Mystery as we question how Thor gets his hair cut. We discuss Lex Luther’s hair envy, Ben Grim's little shorts and the all encompassing power of the Z-Men. Jackson gifts everyone with brilliant but irrelevant powers, Zammit is a fan of the sneaky mullet, and Duscher just wishes everyone would listen to his side-podcast: 'Naming Things.’ It’s an uncomfortable walk down the superhero runway as...
How is Everyone Ok with the Truman Show?
January 19, 2015 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBIn which our heroes turn on the Truman Show watch him awkwardly navigate through puberty, strain through his first haemorrhoid and mourn the fake death of his fake father all the while wondering how everyone is okay with this. We discuss the 50% chance of Truman wanting to Batman water, the secret Mole-People living under the Truman set, and the Media saturation implied by a TV show watched by the world. Jackson thinks he'd get bored and watch re-runs of Seinfeld instead, Zammit is in favour ...
When Does Sentience Begin in Toy Story?
January 12, 2015 00:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBIn which our heroes open up their toy box, regress to their early days and are filled with childlike wonder as they discuss the sentience level in Toy Story. We look at the existential moment toys realise what they are, whether or not falling over is learned behaviour and just how many seemingly inanimate objects are internally screaming. Jackson wonders how sex toys cope, Zammit worries for toys filled with cigarettes and Duscher just wants to keep asking questions. It's a harrowing journey ...
Midi-Chlorian Testing and You
January 05, 2015 00:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBIn which our heroes line up, hold out their wrists, and let a bunch of Jedi check their blood as we ask why isn't midi-chlorian testing mandatory. We look at the dangers of mid-chlorian filled moss, the potential of Jedi blood transfusions and the seemingly unnecessary rules surrounding Sith numbers. Jackson discovers he has only seven midi-chlorians, Zammit is pretty sure the Jedi are a cult, and Duscher just wants to be the one to bring balance to the force. So join the gang as they travers...
Joel Duscher's Christmas Miracles
December 29, 2014 00:00 - 9 minutes - 9.77 MBIn which our heroes don’t turn up to the studio, leave Duscher by himself, take a week off and lazily upload something from our past. We laugh, we cry, we avoid looking at Duscher directly in the face and wonder how we ever piece an episode together. Jackson just wants everyone to know where incest falls on the awful scale, Zammit patiently waits it out and Duscher just wants to get the intro right. It’s a supercut of every time Duscher fucks up introducing the show, but on the plus side it g...
A Christmas Heist
December 22, 2014 00:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBIn which our heroes come together for one last job, find friends in unfamiliar places and devise a master plan to save Christmas in Plumbing the Death Star Presents: A Christmas Heist. We discuss the dangers of having Catwoman on your side, the best place to keep a stolen Christmas and how afraid Arnie is of his Turboman suit. Jackson puts his faith in Frosty the Snowman, Zammit manages to make this somehow about comic books and Duscher just wants everyone to know how amazing Argyle is. So jo...
Why Hasn't Hogwarts Been Shut Down Yet?
December 15, 2014 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBIn which our heroes avoid getting petrified by the basilisk, dodge the whomping willow, trip on some moving stairs and wonder why Hogwarts hasn’t been shut down. In the thrilling conclusion of our seven part exploration of the Harry Potter Universe we look at the issues surrounding the tri-wizard tournament, the correct protocol when dealing with a murderous horse and try to outwit a boggart. Jackson wants to turn all his adversaries into cups, Zammit keeps getting Dumbledore confused with Vo...
What Happens After Hogwarts?
December 08, 2014 00:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBIn which our heroes pass their O.W.L.S, get a solid D+ on their N.E.W.T.S and wonder just how poorly Hogwarts prepared them for the real wizarding world. We struggle to understand the patronus spell, question how any of the defence against the dark arts teachers got a job and can’t comprehend the timetable. Jackson dreams of being a football star, Zammit wants to know which of his teachers are werewolves and Duscher just wants everyone to understand Harry Potter is immortal. Join the gang as ...
Our Quibbles with Squibs
December 01, 2014 00:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MBIn which our heroes fail to exhibit any magical tendencies, are barred from attending Hogwarts, and become janitors as we wonder where Squibs fit into the Harry Potter Universe. We discuss Filch's unfortunate situation, Wizard genetics, Wizard medical procedures and the double standard of Mudbloods and Squibs. Jackson wonders how many Hermiones there are, Zammit gets existential about paintings, and Duscher just assumes he'd be a Wizard no matter what. It's an unfortunate, scramble for a job ...
Who Thought Quidditch was a Good Idea?
November 24, 2014 00:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn which our heroes get on our Nimbus 2000s, let the golden snitch slip through our fingers and get hit by a bludger while while wondering who thought Quidditch was a good idea? We look at the proud sport of Boulderhead, the problem of height, and the danger inherent in using cleaning equipment as sporting equipment. Jackson accuses Madame Hooch of having a drinking problem, Zammit wants to introduce some basic necessary regulations, and Duscher just wishes he could do a Scottish accent. It's...