SoL-Mates: Love and MST3K
204 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsA podcast about Love, Relationships and Mystery Science Theater 3000!
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Episodes
Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell and Potato Lust
April 16, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBIt's listener requiest/fan favorite time with Deathstalker and the Warriors From Hell. You know there's bat facts, too, right? (CW: Sexual assault in film context) Host segments: medieval bat facts; creative potato seasoning options; it's a myth, Jeff; peplum goo; nickled and dimed at the Renaissance Faire; how Jeff really feels about Everything But the Girl; soundtrack by Falco; polling everyone's stance on boobies.
Santo in the Treasure of Dracula and the Unkindest Cut of All
April 02, 2024 14:10 - 1 hour - 111 MBThe SoL-Mates head back into Heston territory with the ill-fated first Gizmoplex premiere, Santo in the Treasure of Dracula. Host segments: wrestlers vs. science; Joe tells us the lore of Count Redrum; RELEASE THE BOOBY CUT!; we find out about Porn Studies; wrestling vs. time travel; quality vs. quality - do these beautiful cuts work against production?; we learn way too much about Lisa Rinna; all hail the White Dot; going to bed early is awesome.
The Girl in Lovers Lane and Wastin' Away in Dannysburg
March 19, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBBoy, oh boy - did The Girl in Lovers Lane set us to dreaming about a place we've never seen. Host segments: spring break antics; everyone check on everyone else; Go-bos; dealing with street toughs; a brief history of Jack Elam; f**k politeness; Danny and the City; I can't live in Dannysburg, but I'd love to visit.
The Magic Voyage of Sinbad and Reinventing Yourself
March 05, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBIT'S NOT SINBAD. Host segments: No Red Lobster for you; we catch Joe out on a horse technicality; Sadko vs. Sinbad; Sister Beech is back; we find out some things about Joe Namath; let Sadko be Sadko, Joe's mansies; why is it always "Red, Red Wine?"; chicken etiquitte; the friends was the bluebird, etc.
Rothrockuary Episode 4 - Martial Law 2 and Boobs Aren't Worth It
February 27, 2024 14:43 - 1 hour - 105 MBWe've come to the end of Rothrockuary (TMTMTMTM), and we find out that the kicking and punching were the friends we made along the way. Host segments: Karate boss logic; this is now a Billy Drago fancast; Jeff tells you more about martial arts; gender and fighting; get thee behind me, Beefcake Ponytail; let's talk about Jeff's body grease; how Devori really feels abou this movie; please don't scorpion kick a SoL-Mate.
Rothrockuary Episode 3 - Marital Law and Pizza Delivery Boys
February 20, 2024 15:16 - 1 hour - 107 MBWe're about halfway through Rothrockuary (TMTMTMTMTM) and boy are our arms tired. From all the punching. Host segments: Quantum Rothrock; Jeff schools us all; our old, old bodies; poor Kyle; dabbling in crime never works; Chad McQueen is perfectly adequate; why aren't we going full Footloose?; it's just terrible folks.
Rothrockuary Episode 2 - Honor and Glory and Big Women
February 13, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBWe're continuing Rothrockuary with the baffling and not even a little bit endearing saga of Honor and Glory. PS - although this movie is about two sisters, their names are not "Honor" and "Glory." Host segments: Devori's strange jealousy; just call her Chesty; Jeff and Joe's weird stuff; Count Dante's Dojo; the green bean rules of engagement; a lot of Depp hair gel.
Rothrockuary Episode 1 - Rifftrax Supercops and Two Ladies at the Same Time
February 06, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 88 MBWe're kicking off a month of episodes with the first Rothrockuary (TM TM TM TM) installment In the Line of Duty 2: The Supercops (starring Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh). So PUNCH in and join us for a KICKING good time. (They're martial arts movies.) Host segments: so many plot points; "Do You Wanna Funk" redux; a brief history of Cynthia Rothrock; What even is this movie?; Was Chow Yun Fat in this movie?; just to be clear - this is a comedy podcast.
Cinematic Titanic: Danger on Tiki Island and Marital Satisfaction
January 23, 2024 13:45 - 1 hour - 103 MBHost segments: strange casting requirements; sex orgy v. fertility festival - you decide; my name is Handerson; yes, but what kind of doctor?; fun times at the faculty mixer; how anti-nuclear should this be?; excellent theme song; Howie the Crab-core.
Rifftrax Live Plan 9 From Outer Space and Fifty and Flirty!
January 09, 2024 15:13 - 1 hour - 107 MBIt's listener request time! It's also Jeff's birthday! So you know what that means - it's time for the Rifftrax take on Plan 9 From Outer Space. (Also, check out MST3K artwork of our friend, Brad Nelson here and throw him some $$$!) Host segments: not enough JoCo; what was your first time with Plan 9?; what is the rhyme or reason of this plan?; trying a new ad break; Jeff doesn't do two Wikipedias; so many guys.
Bottle Episode 2023 and DIY Fails
December 26, 2023 16:43 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MBJoin the SoL-Mates as we look back on the past year in podcasting and MST3K and plan for the upcoming season. And, you - yeah, you - who skips these "recap" episodes because they're not "new" content, we have some real revelations for you, so skip at your own peril. Host segments: stuck again, kaiju problems; crowdfunding disappointments.
Holiday Minisode 2023 - The Spirit of Grumpy Cat
December 19, 2023 21:08 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBSurprise! It's another SoL-Mates Holiday Movie Swap! We're discussing the joys of our selected holiday films, Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever (2014) and The Spirit of Christmas (2015). Learn more than you could ever want to know about Hallmark/Lifetime Christmas movies! Appreciate the sarcasm of Aubrey Plaza outside of Parks and Rec. Host segments: Tangerine, where art thou?; Is Grumpy Cat not required viewing?; Jeff takes offense; the improbably named Tilky Jones.
Rifftrax Star Wars Holiday Special and Extreme Furries
December 12, 2023 15:06 - 1 hour - 103 MBWe're doing it. We're ripping off the bandaid and tackling the Rifftrax take on The Star Wars Holiday Special. Wow - was it bad. But we came away with an extra dose of holiday cheer and a lot of information about this cluster-f**k. Host segments: Joe still loves eggnog; a convenient documentary; the holiday special that almost wasn't; what does it mean to be a Star Wars family?; the secret world of wookees; Cold War Existential Dread; generational disconnect; seeking Tim Conway; Devori will ...
Prince of Space and Upsetting Underwear Situations
November 28, 2023 14:59 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBWe decided to try to cleanse our palates after last week's fare with a fan favorite from Japan - Prince of Space. What we discover is that the arms of Godzilla vs. Megalon are long and taint everything they touch. Host segments: we like it very much; keeping your eye on those axis powers; what's up with Wally and Suzy?; Japanese cram schools; can chicken swim?; that's his burden.
Godzilla vs. Megalon and International Incidents
November 14, 2023 14:37 - 1 hour - 107 MBOof - this isn't our favorite Godzilla flick. Or kaiju flick. Or...anything. It's not our favorite anything. Host segments: Jeff's hot dog predilictions; kaiju librarian; inaccurate flying kicks; it's really Japan's fault; degrees of Kenny-ness; Action Uncle vs. Scientist Uncle; high-quality kaiju a must; Joe Don's International Incident.
Track of the Moon Beast and Shirt Allergies
October 31, 2023 13:19 - 1 hour - 114 MBWe're celebrating spooky season with an MST3K favorite, Track of the Moon Beast! Spoiler alert: none of these Johnny Longbows stop talking. Host segments: no trick-or-treaters blues; strange STI prevention; pranking logic; Doctor Devori and the Case of the Missing Joe; Jeff beefs with movie smokers; a very special case of air rage; Komodo red herrings; #exothermproblems.
Minisode: Spoopy Reviews 2023!
October 24, 2023 14:33 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBIt's time for the Halloween minisode no one asked for! Join us as we talk Halloween movie reviews of House (1977) and The Blackening (2022).
Atlantic Rim and Terrible First Times
October 17, 2023 14:01 - 1 hour - 104 MBJoe's making us pull off yet another band-aid with the terribly terrible Atlantic Rim. Woof. You know how sometimes Asylum films transcend their badness? Just...woof. Host segments: Joe is hoisted on his own petard, folks; Recapturing the magic is impossible; dealing with a love hostage situation; 0% scholarship; stellar host segments; Captain Exposition!; The X-Files-ification of Atlantic Rim.
Rifftrax Winterbeast and Toys in Unexpected Places
October 03, 2023 12:52 - 1 hour - 107 MBWe're creeping into creepy season with a Rifftrax basically-a-short, Winterbeast (1992)! Well - not everything is short. Host segments: What's in the box?!; tantric winterbeast; your wendigo update; when is a joke not a joke?; Twin Winterbeast Peaks; accidentally not a porno.
Rifftrax Fellowship of the Ring and Hardcore Hobbits
September 19, 2023 12:38 - 1 hour - 149 MBWe're celebrating Hobbit Day pre-emptively with a viewing of Rifftrax's take of The Fellowship of the Ring! Thrill as we discuss a film that we've all seen at minimum thirty times and STILL manage to clock in at nearly two hours of discussion. Go figure. Host segments: who doesn't love a Rugged Fellow (TM); updating Tolkein's perspectives; Joe clarifies wanting a "hard R"; Sam's gonna Sam; we love Viggo; Rifftrax vs. toxic masculinity; beyond improvement Joe Don Bombadillo.
Teenagers from Outer Space and Ray Gun Problems
September 05, 2023 16:03 - 1 hour - 128 MBWe're in a teen cycle and we can't get out! This time, it's teens from outer space! And boy, are they sure teens. Host segments: high school hall pass; Grandpa vs. Richard Speck; the art of the skeleton flop; strange tourist attractions; a monastic orders lecture brutally cut short; Joe's thoughts on Derek; the teen skeleton film; Derek is ALF.
High School Big Shot and Too Much Nipple Content
August 22, 2023 12:49 - 1 hour - 127 MBWe're celebrating? back-to-school season with the not-at-all depressing High School Big Shot. The most important take-away is that English teachers are the last line against chaos and depravity (CW: talk of suicide/self-harm) Host segments: BREAD PUNS!; cool inflation facts; finding a Safe Cracker (TM); Jeff's Germans to Pumpernickle theorum; Who is the titular Big Shot?; the longest way to get to Baker Street; High School Big Shot is cursed maybe?; The Beakman Side-Step; demonic bread guy; ...
We Re-Accuse Ourselves: I Accuse My Parents Redux
August 08, 2023 13:14 - 1 hour - 126 MBWe're keeping our promises and revisiting I Accuse My Parents - both the MST3K and our episode! We discuss how far the podcast has come, as well as our takes on a re-viewing of this film. Update: Jimmy is still a liar. Host segments: she goes off like a rocket; Joe's finally formally apologizing; the bonus Robot Holocaust retrospective; let's talk Dorothy Blumenstock Jones; what's the deal with Jimmy?; Is this really a war film?; a very special message from Al Frazier; but make it supernatural.
Samurai Cop (Rifftrax) and Eatin' Peaches
July 25, 2023 13:01 - 1 hour - 123 MBIt's listener request o'clock, and we're hitting the tough streets of some place in California with a cop who's ALSO a samurai, if you can believe it. At least that's what the title tells us. We really can't tell if he's literally a samurai or not. Host segments: Joe ruminates on prarie justice; the beard/Z'Dar conundrum; the human equivalent of an unrequested d**k pic; Dave Matthews loves Samurai Cop; Joe's love affair with Fatal Instinct; a disturbing van; wig talk; a little reminiscing; ...
Teenage Cave Man and Seductive Flute Playing
July 11, 2023 12:27 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBThis one was a divisive doozy, but we all agreed on one thing; Joe is very good at Joe-ing. Host segments: Joe keeps saying "daddy cave man"; neck-tube physics; the pragmatics of water skiing; proto-Florida Man; the dramatic impact of Joe's subversion of the monkey heirarchy; differences in cut vs. uncut versions; this episode brought to you by "Baba O'Reilly"; Bruce is still alive!; make a better post-apocalyptic film.
Red Zone Cuba and Uncomfortable Eye Contact
June 27, 2023 12:52 - 1 hour - 106 MBIT's time to say our farewell to Coleman Francis as we tackle his last (for now) MST3K offering, Red Zone Cuba. NOTE TO SELVES: COLEMAN FRANCIS WAS TERRIBLE. Host segments: WE WON!; Coleman Francis's dreams of strafing civilians;bad criming; Joe's just showing you how good he does it; Speech and Debate 101; MiMi's Fear of Fjords; frog leg debates.
Being From Another Planet and The Double Pumph
June 13, 2023 13:18 - 1 hour - 109 MBWe don't know why we're doing Being from Another Planet this week - but here we are - doing it. Host segments: the parallels to a real university are uncanny; huffing mummy mold; a question that is more of a comment; All About Accreditation with Dr. Kimbro; bland, bland white people; the new season of Time Walker; Joe's BoobWatch (TM); is it an etegere or is it plastic?; Double Pumph; a very chaotic ad break; the mystery of the Braken's World riff.
Pumaman and Love Taking Flight?
May 30, 2023 13:47 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBIt's a listener/birthday request week for an OG Literal Dozen member, Greg Rieves (Original Greg). He asked for Pumaman, so be sure to send any and all complaints his way. Host segments: folicularly challenged PSA; the prolific Roger Whitaker; flying betrayal; Jeff learns about "Frozen" by Madonna; Devori's poor journaling choices; a basic understanding of science would be nice; using SFX for good.
Doctor Mordrid and Flirting with Neighbors
May 16, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBWe're heading into newer territory this week with the Marvel homage? rip-off? crime against nature? Doctor Mordrid. Host segments: Devori is not a reliable Avenger; we found out we don't have to take sexual harrassment; MoM apologia; a sorcerer who plays it safe; Jeff's concise history of comic book media; the Christmas movie debate; just say no to Condorman; our preferences for Doctor Strange.
Devil Girl from Mars and Interplanetary Domming
May 02, 2023 13:01 - 1 hour - 103 MBIt's MiMi's birthday! And we're celebrating with our first Mary Jo and Bridget Rifftrax, the compellingly short Devil Girl from Mars! Host segments: the terrifying truth about Scotch Broth; a literal kidnapping; Americans are notoriously easy to love; Nya's wrongness; (Joe has since watched Nude on the Moon for "research"); the Futurama crossover we didn't know we needed; tolerable, not bearable.
Rifftrax 1990 The Bronx Warriors and Surprising Fetishes
April 18, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBWe're digging deep (ish) into Trash's backstory with Rifftrax's 1990: The Bronx Warriors. Somehow, going backwards in this franchise just made more sense. (CW: sexual assault) Host segments: Is it camp?; we are Fosse dancers; "These guys have never been in a fight."; rethinking the whole "Nazi" thing; don't drink with anthropologists; a completely Les Mis gang; discount Helen Mirren; SpitGate; gangs of dad york; two very busy women.
Escape 2000 and Mandatory Eloping
April 04, 2023 13:37 - 1 hour - 115 MBWe finally did it, y'all. We finally left the Bronx. Host segments: gang clothes; everything's coming up Devori; Timmy Bobby Rusty isn't winsome; Jeff's glassware corner; how do you solve a problem like Escape 2000?; Biofeedback Basics with Joe!; all the Henry Silva content your heart can handle.
Daddy-O and Reverse Negging
March 21, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBWe're drag racing all the way to the malt shop with the controversial (for us) Daddy-O. Can you figure out the ABCs of teen dramas? Host segments: News flash - Jeff is loud; doin' a manslaughter; no honka-honkas here; just Narcos tings; Daddy-O and radical cultural feminism; good driver vs. terrible person; killing a kid in the first reel; checher; who's your daddy-o?
Teenage Crime-Wave and Love Farm-Style
March 07, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBWatch out! It's a teenage crime wave! Host segments: the limitations of the modern college student; teens tuckerin' themselves out; we know SOMETHING about farming; Joe's not a soft touch; CW: Sexual assault at 32:00; Jeff has beef with silly string; the rare double-riff; the real roaring 20s.
Carnival Magic and Becoming a Woman
February 21, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBWe're diving into the newer seasons this time with the magical (?) Carnival Magic. You will believe a monkey can clean a trailer! Host segments: secret monkey selling points; becoming a women on the carnie circuit; the weirdest Edgar Wright/this podcast mashup that you'll miss if you get distracted; with all due respect to Mr. Hamill; offensive terms (CW: discussion of slurs); mesmerist vs. John Edwards douchebag; (CW: discussion of suicidal ideation); Badfilm; it IS magical; licking Joe.
Swamp Diamonds and Dating Like a Champ
February 07, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBHoo-boy - we're headin' on down South to Mardi Gras with Swamp Diamonds. We ga-ron-tee a fine time. Also - we're celebrating Valentine's Day early with "What to Do On a Date." So, hopefully, you know...you all will know what to do on your dates. Host segments: errant community pools; the logistic of swamp diamonding; the truth about Louisiana mosquitos; that boy has no money; the sad truth about the scavenger sale; The Great UB40 Debate of 2022; absolutely not.
Gamera vs. Guiron and Introductory Vore
January 24, 2023 14:44 - 1 hour - 102 MBIt's a listener request this week with Gamera vs. Guiron! CW: Extensive turtle talk. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ADAM! Please send your requests to our Twitter or Facebook! Host segments: et tu, Cornjob?; Devori tells you how she really feels about Guiron; real egg talk; next Japanese Olympics; Axis Children; Joe takes the bit TOO FAR; watch out for them probes; giddy riffing.
Parts: The Clonus Horror and Tiny Silver Shorts
January 10, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBWe're celebrating Jeff's birthday with Parts: The Clonus Horror. You might think this is because we hate Jeff, but he asked for it. He really did. Host segments: a hot damn mess intro; too many things happening; Jeff literally "skirts" the issues; the ethics of savior siblings; sloppy operations; Mengele tings; Joe's definition of "savaging," Devori teaches the true meaning of "MMMBop," clearly a sociopath.
The Big, Bad Cancelation Bottle Episode! (not really)
December 27, 2022 14:10 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBSorry we cliff-hangered you last week, folks - but we're really struggling with being canceled. Listen to us try to figure out what in the heck happened. Host segments: Sister Beech's Trash Crafts; the science of coat-tailing; to be Devori; The Baby Pulp Fiction; the SoL-Mates according to Kevin Smith; we are resolved.
Holiday Minisode 2022 - Movie Reviews!
December 20, 2022 15:39 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBIt's a holiday minisode! Like Halloween, we swapped movie recommendations for the Christmas/holiday season! Spoilers for Deadly Games (1989) and The Night Before (2015) abound, so listeners beware. (cw: animal abuse/death)
Rifftrax Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny and Laughing Through Trauma
December 13, 2022 14:15 - 1 hour - 103 MBIt's our annual swears-free holiday episode, and we're being punished, er, celebrating with the Rifftrax favorite Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny! We're sorry! (cw: suicidal ideation, depression) Host segments: running out of options; Ice Cream Bunny Facts (TM); Jeff explains padding; Florida vs. Flurrida; weird labor dynamics; 'tis the season for Mulder and Scully; a very Florida Man Christmas; Bill Corbett carries this thing.
Monster A Go-Go and No-No Thank You
November 29, 2022 14:30 - 1 hour - 110 MB(Gene Siskel voice) Despite it's rollicking title, Monster a Go-Go goes NOWHERE. Host segments: doesn't pay to be a Good Samaritan; proper meat placement; soda v. pop; this is now an anti-Edward DeVere podcast; Blast-Off Girls is porn; MiMi loves dying fauns; we're all the wind, baby.
Agent for HARM and Statutory Spycraft
November 15, 2022 14:19 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBWell, folks - this one is no Operation Kid Brother, but it means well. But, hey! Jeff's got a slide whistle! Host segments: Joe tells us how to make omelettes; tough times for Agent for HARM; BoBo Darrow; dangerous statutory liaisons; oddly specific branches of spying; Joe's CC scar.
Earth vs. the Spider and Sticky Situations
November 01, 2022 14:47 - 1 hour - 112 MBWhat do you know? It's election season again and the SoL-Mates are back here to litigate yet another epic match - Earth vs. the Spider! Host segments: Lip and tongue action; Chekhov's science experiment; Joe is a secret undercover teen/grownup; best speech professor ever; problematic speech acts; vandal squirrels; hearing the nasty truth.
Spoopy Minisode 2022 - Movie Review!
October 25, 2022 13:27 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBHaving run out of our own spoopy stories, we're reviewing some other spoopy stories! Up this year, The Wolf of Snow Hollow (2020) and The Baby (1973).
The Sidehackers and the Benefits of the Hard Way
October 18, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBWe're celebrating Joe's birthday in style this week - by making MiMi watch one of the MST3Ks she actively hates and was dreading! What a guy! Hear us sidehack our way through this one. (CW: discussion of sexual assault, domestic violence, murder) Host segments: hat crimes; where's Rita?; Morally Ambiguous Knievel; so much more lead in the atmosphere; load-bearing nudie shot; Joe asks the important questions; a message from Frank Coniff; girl power sidehacking.
The Crawling Eye and High-Altitude Shenanigans
October 04, 2022 13:42 - 1 hour - 105 MBWe're going all the way back to the beginning with this week's episode, The Crawling Eye! That is, if MiMi and Jeff aren't driven mad by home renovation madness (spoiler alert: they are). Host segments: blindsided by climbers; it's super effective!; MiMi drinks straight Campari - it's super effective!; Jeff vs. Milli Vanilli; The Shining, but worse; Ann's comb; Brody was right, Joe is a stone-cold assassin.
Carnival of Souls and Dangerous Driving Behaviors (with short A Day at the Fair).
September 20, 2022 13:10 - 1 hour - 133 MBWe're hitting the road (metaphorically) with Carnival of Souls this episode (literally)! What mild horrors does Herk Harvey have in store for us this time? Also, do we ever stick it to Utah. Take that, Utah! (CW childhood sexual abuse) Host segments: Joe slights scone nuggets; Carnival of Souls of Blood on the Highway; could have been an email; Jeff's one job; It's not good to be dead, Joe; A History of Saltair; plot vs. cause and consequence.
The Amazing Transparent Man (w. Shake Hands with Danger) and Labors of Love
September 06, 2022 13:27 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBThe SoL-Mates are celebrating Labor Day by talking workplace safety with some shorts ("The Days of our Years" and "Shake Hands with Danger") and that exploration of equitable labor and quiet (nay, invisible?) quitting, The Amazing Transparent Man. Host segments: identifiable body parts; industrial accidents (CW - graphic descriptions of accidents 22:44 - 26:00); Operation Paper Clip problems; shake hands with toxic masculinity; Shake Hands with Danger misses the plot structure lesson.
The Painted Hills and Reverse-Wicking
August 23, 2022 15:20 - 1 hour - 113 MBWe're pivoting to the family-friendly feel-good flick about several murdered men, but WITH A DOG. A dog. Who murders someone. And you watch it happen. Host segments: honest skin care tips; classic sheep-boy; internal vs. external; the hard truth about Lassies; the feather and the Dilly-bar; we broke this thing wide open; reverse-Wicking.