Stolendroids Podcast
377 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 12 ratingsStolendroids Podcast is an award-wanting podcast that breaks down some of the most important topics in geek and pop culture. Listen as our panel brings their unique perspective to stories that matter, but that won't change the course of human history, as only they can. If movies, television, comic books, video games, or technology, are your thing, then this is the show for you! It’s like a pop culture convention in your pocket!
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On A Break
August 26, 2021 10:30 - 2 minutes - 1.98 MBDo you know how sometimes life gives you lemons? They say to take those lemons and make lemonade with them, but have you ever made lemonade? Squeezing those lemons takes time! Plus, you have to add so much sugar that stirring it until it dissolves takes forever! My point is that making lemonade takes a lot of time and effort. (I am also now craving a glass of lemonade. What have I done?) Anyway, life has gotten a bit too real for us here at Stolendroids Podcast, so we need to take a minute...
The Episode with a List
August 12, 2021 22:01 - 59 minutes - 44.8 MBConventions appear to be happening again, which means people will be spending lots of money. And if you have ever been to a fan convention, you know that a good portion of that money will be spent by those who want to meet their favorite celebrities. But if you have ever paid for a photo op or an autograph, you know that the time you get to spend with the person you're paying to meet is fleeting. Sometimes, you may only get a few seconds with them! But what if you had more time? What if you ...
The Loki and Sylvie (Not Mobius) Show
August 05, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBAnother Marvel television show has come and gone, but this time things are different. Unlike WandaVision or The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki feels like an extremely important part of the MCU as we enter a new phase of storytelling. Why would we say that? Listen to week's episode of Stolendroids Podcast to find out. But Loki isn't the only thing going on in the Stolendroids Universe. Black Widow is suing the Mouse, Kevin Smith's Masters of the Universe: Revelation is predictably ange...
Black Widow's Box Office Bull's-Eye
July 15, 2021 13:43 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBAfter numerous delays, Marvel's Black Widow finally arrived in theaters. And Disney+. Yep. In addition to a theatrical release where the latest chapter in the MCU scored $158 million in its first three days at the global box office, Disney also released the anticipated film through Disney+ Premier Access. But the move appears to have been a wise one since it earned more than $60 million through the popular streaming service during its opening weekend. Based on its earnings, it looks like Bl...
Don't Be a Spoiler
July 08, 2021 13:17 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBIt's Wednesday morning. You're at work sitting in another unnecessary Zoom meeting that really should have been an email. Hoping to make the next hour of your life more tolerable, you visit your favorite social media sites and begin scrolling. Within seconds you are bombarded with spoilers from the newest episode of Loki. Seriously? It has only been out for like six hours! How is the Internet already full of spoilers? Does this sound familiar? Maybe it wasn't Loki that was spoiled. Perhaps ...
Who Herds the Herder?
July 01, 2021 15:02 - 1 hour - 55 MBWho watches the watchmen? This is a popular translation of "Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?" from the writings of Juvenal and can be literally translated as "Who will guard the guards themselves?" It's a theme that has become a popular trope throughout pop culture, including movies, television, and comic books. It also happens to permeate our review of Pixar's Luca. While we do manage to talk about Luca, there is just so much more to talk about than just one movie. Seriously, we had the new...
Mr. Game and Watch Exhales E3
June 24, 2021 08:10 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBUtah Remote-Con 2 has come and gone meaning it's time to get back to our somewhat regular schedule. And what better time to get back into the swing of things than right after E3 2021? With the video game industry's biggest event of the year firmly in the rearview mirror, the Stolendroids panelists recap some of this year's highlights as only they can. With some entertaining discussion surrounding E3, video game updates (inspired by Nintendo's lack of Animal Crossing news), and video games ...
Raya and the Last Dragon
April 29, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBDisney has been making classic animated films for decades. You could even say that it's what they're known for. I mean, they did make Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the first full-length animated feature film, way back in 1937, and they've been cranking out the classics ever since. Sure, they've stumbled along the way, but they always seem to recover. With that in mind, why would you think that a global pandemic would prevent Disney from releasing another animated classic? No, it's not a...
Saturday Morning Cartoons
April 22, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBRemember the days when you would wake up at 6:00 on a Saturday morning, grab a giant bowl of cereal, and plop onto the couch where you would watch cartoons for the next four hours? As a kid, those were the best days. Saturday mornings were yours, and nobody was going to take them away from you. Until they did… On this week's episode of Stolendroids Podcast, we reminisce about the days when it was okay for a kid to watch hours and hours of television. We remember the memory and mourn the los...
A Tale As Old As Time Turns 30
April 08, 2021 10:30 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBCan you believe that it's been 30 years since Disney released their masterpiece, Beauty and the Beast? Well, it has. And despite its age, the film still holds up quite nicely. In fact, some would even say that out of the entire Disney animated library, it is one of their best. And don't we deserve the best? We're a few hosts down this week, but Craig Price joins us to help celebrate three decades of that tale as old as time, Beauty and the Beast. Listen as we discuss our memories of this D...
What's Up With Black Widow?
April 01, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBWith an original release date of May 1, 2020, Black Widow became one of the first summer blockbusters to change its release schedule due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. With the closure of movie theaters worldwide, the highly anticipated film was moved to a November release date, pushing back Marvel's Eternals until 2021. But with the world still in an upheaval that September, there were rumors that Disney was considering rescheduling Black Widow again. These rumors proved true when Disn...
On the First Season of WandaVision...
March 19, 2021 03:38 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBSomeone once said that WandaVision is one of those shows where you either love it, you hate it, or you fall someplace in between. So it's like most television shows. But the difference with WandaVision is that most people seem to be on either end of the spectrum, with not a lot going on in the middle. It's a show that doesn't generate much apathy from viewers. While it succeeds in invoking viewers' emotions weekly, fans remain on the edge of their seats waiting to see what will happen next, ...
Marvel Madness
March 11, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBWelcome to March! The month of college basketball tournament brackets and office betting pools. The month when nobody judges you for taking time off work to stay home and watch sports for days. But why should sports fans be the only ones to have fun with brackets? The answer is that they shouldn't, so we came up with one of our own. Well, we didn't come up with it. We actually found one on the Internet, but you get my point... Anyway, to kick off Marvelous March, we ask the question, "wh...
#FreeBritney
March 04, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBOf everything that has been discussed on Stolendroids Podcast over the years, I never would have thought that we would do an entire show on Britney Spears. Yes, you read that right, and no, this isn't April Fool's Day. With the New York Times Presents episode "Framing Britney Spears" captivating viewers everywhere, it was decided that it was something that our panelists needed to discuss. While it's surprising that we are talking about Britney Spears, the show prompts some serious discussio...
The Great Quarantine Catch Up
February 25, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 56 MBDo you remember the before times when you could basically go anywhere you wanted with anybody? We do. We also realize that it's been about a year since COVID-19 sent people into a full-blown quarantine situation eliminating this possibility for people on a global scale. At the time, it was expected that quarantines would last for a few weeks, and then life would return to normal. Obviously, that hasn't been the case as we've seen our way of life disappear and become what is referred to as "...
Collin's THE RISE OF SKYWALKER Panel
February 18, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBDue to some seriously inclement weather at the Stolendroids Texas Chapter, we're digging into the archives for this week's episode of Stolendroids Podcast. No, this isn't going to be a rerun of a previous episode. But if you missed it during Utah Remote-Con, now is your chance to listen to "Collin's The Rise of Skywalker Panel" in all its podcast glory. Now sit back and enjoy as Collin does the equivalent of herding a bunch of loth-cats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
WONDER WOMAN 1984 Brings Much "Meh..."
February 12, 2021 17:06 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBIn 2017, Wonder Woman, a film that had been stuck in development since 1996, finally exploded into theaters. The wait was worth it as the film went on to earn more than $820 million at the box office. Additionally, it showed that a female-led superhero movie with a good script could be entertaining and successful. Considering the overall success that the film enjoyed, a sequel was inevitable. That sequel came out in December 2020. With simultaneous releases to the home streaming market a...
Let's Not Go to the Movies
February 04, 2021 00:46 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBDo you remember the before times when people would leave their homes to do things other than going to work or get food? How people went to dinner with friends or even to the movies? Well, it seems that those times are gone, at least for the present. But what about those movies that people still want to watch? Or those that filmmakers want to produce? If people no longer go out to see movies, then what is the future of the movie-going experience? The popularity of streaming services such as ...
Ready, Set, Roll!
January 27, 2021 16:24 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBWhen Dungeons & Dragons was first published in 1974, the 1,000-print run sold out in the first year. The adventure game continued to gain popularity throughout the 1980s until it came under an extraordinary assault from groups who feared that it promoted devil worship and witchcraft. Like so many other pop-culture controversies of the past, these claims were found mostly to be without merit. But enough parents had heard the news reports, and the damage was done. Those who played D&D and ot...
The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special Miracle
November 25, 2020 05:54 - 52 minutes - 23.8 MBIn 1978, hot on the heels of Star Wars, fans received their first spin-off. Set between the events of the original film and The Empire Strikes Back, the Star Wars Holiday Special somehow managed to reunite the main cast for a television special. But since the year was 1978 and TV variety shows were all the rage, they were joined by the likes of Bea Arthur, Art Carney, Diahann Carroll, and Harvey Korman. The plot of the special was simple: Han Solo and Chewbacca are on their way to Kashyyk ...
The Next-Gen Console Wars Begin Now
November 19, 2020 06:30 - 58 minutes - 26.6 MBRemember when Yoda said, "Begun, the Console War has" at the end of Attack of the Clones? Or maybe it was something about the Clone War. I don't quite remember. Anyway, with Sony and Microsoft both recently releasing their next-gen consoles, the debate of which is better: Xbox or PlayStation has new fuel added to the fire. Of course, many gamers will say that PC is the Master Race, but I digress. In this week's episode of Stolendroids Podcast, our panelists discuss their recent console pur...
Fictional Presidents
November 12, 2020 05:43 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MBEvery four years, citizens in the United States go through the time-honored tradition of selecting who will be our next Overlord, I mean President. And every four years, these contests become more and more heated as the margins of victory grow tighter and tighter. In fact, as time has passed, election season has started to resemble something from a young adult dystopian novel. But we're not here to talk politics, or are we? In this week's episode of Stolendroids Podcast, our panelists take ...
Our Favorite Halloween Movies
October 29, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBIn this episode, Zach is back! And in addition to the rest of our panel, we're joined by Tracy from Movies That Make Us. Listen as we discuss some of our favorite Halloween movies, TV shows, and... other things. We go from horror to cute and fun and just slightly spooky. What are some of your favorite movies and other Halloween traditions? Let us know in the comments below, or send us a message on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Avatar: The Last Retrospective
October 21, 2020 16:28 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBThere are some who would argue that Avatar: The Last Airbender is one of the greatest cartoons since The Flintstones, and those people are probably right. But what makes it so great? Why does the series still hold up after so many years? Come listen to our panel discuss how the Avatar: The Last Airbender manages to tell stories that are fun and entertaining for kids, but still intricate and interesting enough for adults. And true to form, our panelists manage to get sidetracked a time or tw...
Creepy Toys
October 01, 2020 12:53 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBAs children, we all had our favorite toys. Some were awesome, some weren't. And then some needed to be burned and sent back from whence they came. You know the ones: the porcelain doll with the dead eyes, the teddy bear that reads you stories with its dead eyes, Furby. The nightmares were real, but toy manufacturers didn't always instill fear in children on purpose. And that's what we're talking about on this episode of Stolendroids Podcast. Listen as our panelists run through some of their...
The Mandalorian
September 22, 2020 21:36 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBThe trailer for the second season of The Mandalorian on Disney+ is here! We have some thoughts, and you know that we can't pass up an opportunity to discuss them. In this episode, we have a trailer viewing party, talk about what we are most looking forward to in the upcoming season, and what characters we are excited to see and why. But before that, we discuss the show's first season and the impact it had on the Star Wars fandom itself. And we can't talk about Mando without talking about Ba...
Utah Remote-Con 2020: The Fast and Furious in SPACE!
September 16, 2020 13:27 - 49 minutes - 41.8 MBWelcome to Utah Remote-Con 2020! This was our first panel of the convention. We kick things off with a bang as we look back on the Fast and Furious franchise and look forward to the future. From the original film through Hobbs and Shaw, all your favorites are here. This panel was moderated by Steve and Izzy from Everything I learned from Movies Podcast, and included as panelists Val Cameron from Movies That Make Us and Multiplane Podcasts, Craig Price from Matinee Heroes, Be Fuller of SLCNe...
Hot Takes
August 07, 2020 09:00 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MBThe 2020 Emmy nominees have been announced, and we have some thoughts. In fact, some people (Jake) might even say we have some hot takes. Of course, the hot takes aren't really pertinent to the Emmys, but when has that ever stopped us? Also, Collin hates Dustin from Stranger Things. This means that he also hates everything good in this world. Let him know why he's wrong on our social media pages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cartoon Crushes
July 22, 2020 14:48 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBYou still remember your first cartoon crush, right? Who doesn't? We all had at least one that stands out that we will never forget. It's not weird. Cartoons are often the first characters we connect with as kids. The first stories we connect with, so it makes sense that we had a crush at some time or another on a cartoon character or two, right? Join our panel as they break down some of their memorable cartoon crushes on this episode of Stolendroids Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Nine-Nine
July 08, 2020 02:21 - 53 minutes - 24.4 MBEvery now and then you learn that one of your friends hasn't watched a movie or a TV show that you absolutely love. You may feel shocked, dismayed, or even betrayed. That's what recently happened when the Stolendroids team realized that Zohner has never seen Brooklyn Nine-Nine. It was at that moment that it was decided that this wrong must be righted. This episode is the result. What TV shows do you love that have flown under someone else's radar? Let us know because this was a fun show tha...
Stop It
June 30, 2020 19:38 - 1 hour - 39.3 MBAlthough the media has been more prevalent in showing cases of police brutality and systematic racism in recent weeks, these are problems that have plagued our communities for years. And it is becoming increasingly difficult to watch our friends, neighbors, and loved ones suffer repeated injustices based solely on the color of their skin. Unfortunately, the source of this mistreatment isn’t exclusive to government offices or police units… sometimes it’s ordinary citizens perpetuating this ap...
Marvel vs. DC vs. Starstriker
June 25, 2020 18:53 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBJust when we thought things were starting to calm down, 2020 struck again. But we're back, and on this episode, we're discussing a classic argument: Which is better: DC or Marvel? Of course, as we find out, it's not that simple. To pit one entertainment powerhouse against the other and call the matter settled doesn't work. And while the argument was once pretty straightforward, things have become vastly more complicated as each company's reach has grown. DC and Marvel both bring something ...
Release the Snyder Cut!
May 28, 2020 06:50 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBTwo years after Justice League disappointed fans worldwide at the box office, the demand for Zack Snyder's original vision for the film finally reached a crescendo. Fans had been demanding the "Snyder Cut" for long enough. Even stars of the film such as Gal Gadot and Ben Affleck took to Twitter to lend their voice to the #ReleasetheSnyderCut movement. Their voices were heard and it was soon announced that the fabled "Snyder Cut" would air on HBO Max in 2021. Some would see this as the succ...
Collect 'Em All
May 14, 2020 14:42 - 51 minutes - 23.6 MBJake has been watching Prop Culture on Disney+ recently. (For those who are unfamiliar with the show, it follows film historian and prop collector Dan Lanigan as he reunites iconic Disney movie props with the filmmakers, actors, and crew who created and used them in some of Disney’s most beloved films.) That brings us to this week's topic of discussion. Watching Prop Culture put has put Jake in the mood to discuss the things that he likes to collect with others. But it's not just about him...
My Best Front Pocket
May 07, 2020 15:20 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBSidekicks are an important part of storytelling. Captain America has Bucky. Frodo has Samwise. Batman has Robin. Stolendroids has Collin... Sidekicks often get a bad rap. We can probably blame the 1950's and 60's for this. (Thanks 1966 Robin.) Characters that were once simply comic relief have morphed into something more. A good sidekick will help make the protagonist a better character. They will help improve the story. And they will point out "holy rusted metal." (Thanks Robin from Batman...
Villainy Intensifies
April 28, 2020 11:30 - 50 minutes - 23.1 MBEverybody loves a good bad guy. From Darth Vader to Hannibal Lecter to the Joker, some of the most iconic characters in books, film, and television are villains. Why is that? What is it that draws us to them? Is it because we secretly want to be the villain, or is it something more? In this episode of Stolendroids Podcast, we ask what is it that makes a good villain. Is it their charm? Or maybe it's their rugged good looks? Maybe it's something else, something that can't be described other ...
The Breakfast Bowl
April 23, 2020 04:35 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBHave you ever wondered who would win in a deathmatch between Snap, Crackle, and Pop and Tony the Tiger? Or what about Sonny, that CocoaPuffs addicted bird, and Cap'n Crunch? So have we. And on this week's episode, we break down the most famous of the cereal mascots' strengths and weaknesses and pit them against one another in a super violent, winner-takes-all bracket of carnage and mayhem. This episode is not for the faint of heart. Those suffering from heart conditions or abnormal blood pr...
Qurantoons
April 16, 2020 01:11 - 1 hour - 30.6 MBWhile some might say that the 1980s produced the greatest cartoons ever, I could argue that those from the 1990s were far superior. Not only are they better overall, but I believe that 90s cartoons have greater staying power than their 80s counterparts. Let me explain. Even though the 80s gave us amazing shows like Thundercats and Masters of the Universe, have you watched them recently? I have. Masters of the Universe was almost painful to watch, and my kids had lost all interest within fi...
Quarantine Bucket List
April 08, 2020 06:15 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBThe world is still on time out, and frankly, some of us are starting to get bored. Sure, we could try to better ourselves, but sometimes it's a lot more fun to just watch movies, TV shows, or play video games that we haven't gotten around to yet. But you know, it probably is a good idea to at least think about trying some "self-improvement" stuff. This week our panelists discuss their quarantine bucket lists. Or as the dummies are calling them, their "corn teen" bucket lists. Seriously. Peo...
The Quarantine Kids
April 01, 2020 07:20 - 58 minutes - 27 MBA lot has changed since we last were able to bring you an episode of Stolendroids Podcast. For instance, it wasn't very long ago that we were able to go buy toilet paper. And remember how we could shake another person's hand without fear of dying two weeks later? Those were the days… Anyway, our panelists have managed to utilize technology and record an episode detailing exactly how they're handling being under a somewhat lax, mostly self-imposed (up to this point) quarantine. And in additi...
What About Bob?
March 05, 2020 04:52 - 56 minutes - 26.1 MBHeraclitus, the pre-Socratic Greek philosopher said the only constant in life is change. This is true even at the Happiest Place on Earth where Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company recently announced that he will be immediately stepping down from a role he has held for 20 years. When asked about his decision, he said: "I don’t want to run the company anymore." I guess that's that. Iger will be succeeded as CEO by Bob Chapek, who was most recently chairman of Disney parks. Being the Dis...
Stolendroids Podcast: The Podcast
February 19, 2020 18:51 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBDuring Super Bowl LIV, fans of the MCU were treated to a commercial spotlighting The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and WandaVision, each of which will be hitting the Disney+ streaming service later this year. We were also given a brief look at the upcoming Loki which is expected to premiere in early 2021. Being the geeks that our panelists are, you know that they couldn't let actual footage of these highly anticipated shows from Marvel Studios go without being discussed, so that's exactly w...
The State of Stolendroids
February 14, 2020 17:58 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MBThe U.S. Constitution requires that the President periodically "give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient." This was originally often accomplished via a written report, but during the last century, it has become common for the President to deliver his report in person during the State of the Union Address. But if you look at the shenanigans that have taken place during recent State...
Into Sony's Spider-Verse
January 28, 2020 19:08 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBThe first trailer for Morbius is here and it brings with it some questions. Namely, what exactly is Sony doing with their Spider-Man properties? Are they trying to build a mini MCU separate from the actual MCU? Are they trying to build something that complements the MCU but is still entirely in Sony's bubble of control? Or maybe they're trying to springboard off of the success of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and create their own multiverse full of Spider-Man properties that should tie i...
This Is the Way
January 22, 2020 15:35 - 54 minutes - 24.8 MBApparently, our panelists were never taught that you're not supposed to talk about religion in public, because that's what this entire episode is about. I think it's okay in this case though because they're specifically discussing religion as it pertains to Star Wars. Anyone who has seen the Star Wars films has probably noticed that there are some definite religious undertones. Heck, even Han Solo referred to the Force as a "hokey religion." And who can forget Admiral Motti calling out Dart...
The Decade of the Geek
January 14, 2020 08:39 - 58 minutes - 27 MBIt’s 2020 and another decade has come and gone. Okay, technically the new decade begins next year, but roll with us on this one. Anyway, to kick off the new decade, we decided to make a few changes while reflecting on the previous 10 years. Listen as we discuss everything from Pokémon to the MCU and Doctor Who. And don’t think that we forgot about Star Wars, or how toxic fandom has emerged over the past few years. Also, we apologize for Zohner. You know how he is… Hosted on Acast. See ac...
You Don't Know What You Don't Know
November 21, 2019 04:57 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBDisney+ is live and so is Collin! Sit back and relax as he joins Zohner to discuss the Disney+ launch, bugs and all. They also talk about what they watched (and what you should watch), and what they liked and didn’t like about the newest entry into the streaming wars. And apparently, since we can now watch the Star Wars movies in an all-new way, Disney felt the need to run with the latest George Lucas edit. You know we have thoughts on this… Listen to all this and more on our last episode ...
The Potato Sweater
November 12, 2019 09:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBConsidering how many times Collin has died over the years, it's safe to say that it's not an uncommon occurrence. Thankfully, he always finds a way to come back from the dead. (Lazarus pit perhaps?) But it is rare for him to die multiple times in one episode. In fact, this one may be the first time that he's died twice. And both of them were extremely tragic yet hilarious. We're unpaid professionals here though, so Zohner finds a way to power through the tragedy and discuss casting news fro...
Walking in Memphis
November 02, 2019 05:28 - 20 minutes - 9.2 MBZohner is flying solo again this week as he comes to you from a hotel room in Memphis. Yes, walking in Memphis did take place before recording this episode. His feet were planted firmly on Beale Street though which is disappointing since the song might lead one to believe that walking in Memphis would result in your feet being ten feet above Beale. Anyway, Joker left him with some questions, a Marvel TV series is canceled, and Bethesda continues to abuse fans of the Fallout franchise. Zohne...
Tornado Tales
October 26, 2019 17:37 - 19 minutes - 9.02 MBThe Dallas Tornado managed to throw a wrench into things this week for a lot of people. Thankfully, it only caused some network hardware damage for us; however, as a result, we’re way behind in releasing this episode. Sorry about that. Blame Mother Nature. Headlines Geek News: Green Arrow and the Canaries will carry on the Arrow legacy MoviePass is now a zombie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.