Superenthusiast Radio
274 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsEmbracing pop culture as the one true faith.
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SER043: Double Secret Reversible Satire
November 12, 2015 04:28 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBIn which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman get their watch-purging on whilst rallying for SPECTRE, railing against the MPAA, and ruminating on late 70s Spielberg. Plus, just a bit more Star Wars trailer talk, and a robot eyes update. [email protected] Superenthusiast Radio on Facebook Subscribe via iTunes
SER042: The Knights Of Ren & The Dukes Of Stimpy
October 23, 2015 15:41 - 1 hour - 44 MBIn which Thom Bowers gathers a cadre of Star Wars Guys (Cliff Mansfield, Scott Erickson, and Chris Harper) to discuss and dissect the third and final trailer for The Force Awakens, as well as some general thoughts and feelings related to the galaxy far, far away. It's the 'Wars, man! [email protected] Superenthusiast Radio on Facebook Subscribe via iTunes
SER041: How Much Sci Do You Want With Your Fi?
October 08, 2015 07:54 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBIn which Thom Bowers & Travis J Coleman ponder the virtues of verisimilitude as it relates to the science of The Martian, the music of Nashville, and the host of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, as they dive headlong into a round of epic watch purging. Plus, Travis gets Risky with his references, and Thom sets the table for a smorgasbord of Spielberg. [email protected] Superenthusiast Radio on Facebook Subscribe via iTunes
SER040: My Childhood In A Box
October 01, 2015 15:35 - 56 minutes - 32.4 MBIn which Thom Bowers receives a mystery package from his friend Zan Reid, and subsequently invites her on the podcast to discuss the nostalgia bomb of pop culture treasures discovered within. Plus, Stygian stories, Disneyland discourse, Star Wars speculations, Whedonverse wonders, the legend of stabbim, and practical advice from 16 Magazine. Really. [email protected] Superenthusiast Radio on Facebook Subscribe via iTunes
SER039: It's Like The Jets And Sharks, But With More Naked Twister
September 24, 2015 08:04 - 1 hour - 37.5 MBIn which Thom Bowers welcomes Bernie Bregman back to the show to discuss the latest goings-on with Nerds Like Us and Club Cosplay, rate the best pop culture conventions of 2015, and recount the celebrity-studded fever dream of his childhood. Plus, new microphones, Star Wars fan casting, and Rocky Horror turf wars!
SER038: Wookiee Parkour!
September 17, 2015 06:22 - 1 hour - 37 MBIn which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman bask in the aftermath of Force Friday, recall close-ish encounters with diminutive TV stars, blast through a lightning round edition of Watch Purging, and potentially alienate alternative food fans. Plus, Travis gets robot eyes!
SER037: Turn Up The Prog Juice! (40 Years Of RUSH)
September 03, 2015 07:05 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBIn which Thom Bowers celebrates the past, present, and future(?) of legendary rock trio RUSH, along with fellow music geeks Dan Miles, Peter Zachos, Matt Brown, and Mike Thiriot. Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage Roll The Bones: A Tribute To Rush Rush's Rock 'N' Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Dan Nobles: 40 Years Of Rush In Two Minutes
SER036: It Came In The Mail With Free Samples Of Tide
August 25, 2015 17:14 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBIn which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman chronicle the rise of Rousey and the fall of Columbia House, profile the brilliant Edie McClurg in the latest installment of That Guy Guys, and round things out with a hearty helping of Watch Purging. Plus: reviewing the reviewers, elderly bank robber bingo, all manner of casting news, and Thom reveals the sci-fi ventriloquism indescretions of his youth.
SER035: Superhero Fatigue Is Not A Thing
August 06, 2015 04:30 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBIn which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman welcome Ant Man to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (and adjust their best-of lists accordingly), express many complicated emotions regarding Inside Out, and hedge their bets on the just-announced Han Solo movie. Plus: epic Watch Purging, spectacular car fires, accidental skunk creation, and another attempt to resurrect Hull High. Thanks for listening!
SER034: You Only Regret The Shows You Miss
July 15, 2015 22:58 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBIn which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman meet in person (yet again!) to discuss Minions, Dope, and Terminator Genisys, amongst other watch-purging. Plus: DVD news, candy rants, an evening with Van Halen, and a recapping of Thom's adventures at Disneyland and San Diego Comic Con. LINKS Con Man Trailer
SER033: The Illuminati Making Pop Music (a tribute to CHRIS SQUIRE)
July 06, 2015 04:52 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBIn which Thom Bowers convenes with fellow YES fans Dan Miles, Peter Zachos, Matt Brown, and special guest CJ Vanston, to chat about the life and music of legendary bassist Chris Squire. LINKS CJ Vanston on The Friends Of Dan Music Podcast Matt Brown with Chris Squire @ The Key Club YesYears Documentary SER015: The Twitter Version Of A Pink Floyd Album
SER032: A T-Rex Worthy Of Wielding Mjolnir
June 18, 2015 06:53 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBIn which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman return to Isla Nublar to confront the meta-strangeness of Jurassic World, and ponder the paucity of female character actors in Hollywood while profiling the late Mary Ellen Trainor for That Guy Guys Gals Folks Nomenclature Fail. Plus, epic watch purging and epic guitar solos!
SER031: Every Day Is Big Block Of Cheese Day
June 04, 2015 04:19 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBIn which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman jump back into the podcasting groove and catch up with a round of epic watch-purging. Also, a discussion of Mad Max Fury Road vs Tomorrowland: which is the dystopian future we need, and which is the one we deserve? The answer...may surprise you. Plus, lions. SO MANY LIONS.
SER030: Age Of Ultron: If You Get Spoiled, Walk It Off
May 01, 2015 09:37 - 1 hour - 35 MBIn which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman drop everything, including the need for sleep, to give their initial impressions of Avengers: Age Of Ultron. (What...you didn't see that coming!?)
SER029: Titular Plainspeak Avoidance (The Kielen King Story)
April 17, 2015 05:31 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBIn which Thom Bowers chats with Kielen King about bringing his songs from the studio to the stage, maintaining the 8-bit groove, holding back the hype until absolutely necessary. and the joys and concerns of crowdfunding. Plus, Star Pilot hopes, Spider-Man dreams, Pro-Westling memories, and a fair bit about back injury maintenance. Kielen King Music Star Pilot's Demesne Kickstarter
SER Commentary: STAR TREK II THE WRATH OF KHAN
April 10, 2015 12:43 - 2 hours - 70.7 MBInsights, anecdotes, jocularity, and surprising solutions to no-win scenarios from Thom Bowers, Bernie Bregman, Matthew Wrather, and Mike Maxwell. Joining us for the NERDS LIKE US Midnight Movie? By the book: pause the mp3 at 0:06 and wait for the Paramount logo to fade out. Watching at home? Pause on the logo and wait for our countdown. Either way, we are and ever shall be your friends. Thanks for listening!
SER028: Driving Off A Cliff Is The Suprisingly Common Solution
April 09, 2015 03:30 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBIn which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman engage in a spoilerrific discussion of Furious 7, and the strange, semi-accidental miracle of entire FF saga. Plus, a brief installment of Watch Purging, a smattering of pop culture news, and a story that explains why your hosts are all (well, mostly) about family.
SER027: Focused Like A Turbolaser
March 25, 2015 13:03 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBIn which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman revel in the latest Star Wars news, induct J. K. Simmons into their canon of That Guy Guys, and count down the Top 5 songs that are inseperable from the movies in which they were featured. All that, plus the cinematic destiny of Spider-Man and the legal fate of Weird Al's "Word Crimes" revealed! Sort of.
SER026: The Nothing That Shapes Our Lives
March 19, 2015 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBIn which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman use an entire episode's worth of Watch Purging as an excuse to delve into topics such as digital Nielsen ratings, gender politics at the box office, the thin line between soap and satire, and the possibly even thinner hopes of cinematic redemption for Vince Vaughn. Plus, a boatload of reviews in easy to swallow capsule form.
SER025: If You're Bored, You Can Always Go To The Darkside
March 10, 2015 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBIn which Thom Bowers welcomes Bernie Bregman of Nerds Like Us and Michael Maxwell from the Jack Of All Nerds podcast for a randomly rollicking conversation covering All Things Star Wars, including and especially the upcoming screening of The Empire Strikes back at Bernie's Birthday Bash. Plus, accidental cosplaying, role models for email correspondence, the loss of one pop culture icon, and a close call with another.
SER024: Movies Are About Being Cumin...And Occasionally Paprika
February 26, 2015 14:33 - 1 hour - 46 MBIn which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman recap the 2015 Academy Awards ceremony, and the weather it rode in on. Plus, a mini-watch purging, truncated adventures in Nashville, and Terry Rothstand vs the innest of in-jokes, all fueled by a profound lack of sleep. Thanks for listening!
SER023: Why Does This Guy Have Contracts!?
February 19, 2015 13:12 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBIn which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman propose theories on the feasibility of a fractally shaped SNL-verse, and engage in speculatation about how many shades of grey it takes to get to the center of a terrible, terible movie. Plus: watch-purging, Oscar prep, and more. Thanks for listening!
SER022: Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
February 06, 2015 15:04 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBIn which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman discuss this year's Oscar nominees ('cause we're timely like that!) and unleash an epic deluge of watch purging upon the semi-unsuspecting populace. Plus, spinoff ideas, ceremonial cadences, snubs and snark, faked sportsball knowledge, the propaganda of Birdman, the baggage of American Sniper, controversy of fake baby, and how Travis came to embrace his middle initial.
SER021: I Find Your Lack Of Resonance Disturbing
January 30, 2015 08:34 - 1 hour - 40.5 MBIn which Thom Bowers teams up with Matt Wrather to discuss the latest expansions of the Overthinking It empire, as well as the joys and concerns of identity and inclusivity concerning the curent state of Geek Culture. Plus, notorious civility, smarter fun, trepidatious use of the B word, the P word ansd the H word, Little Shop lyrics, Decemberist deviations, a Douglas Adams quote-off, and a non-trivial amount of inside baseball chat about the casting of pods. Show Notes! Overthinking It D...
SER020: The Squee Heard 'Round The World
January 14, 2015 07:57 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBIn which Thom Bowers catches up with Bernie Bregman as he prepares to roll out the 2015 agenda for Nerds Like Us, Club Cosplay, and a ton of cunning plans in between. Plus, film stock talk, DC's small screen success, costume contest rules run amok, and the challenging balance between pop culture intake and output. Nerds Like Us Serenity Screening 1/16/15 Club Cosplay 1/18/15 Totes Recall: Batman Forever
SER019: The SpoonerEnthusiast Crossover Experience, part 2
January 05, 2015 04:26 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBIn which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman are joined by Robbie Rist and Chris Jackson, who bring a generous dose of wit, wisdom, and wabi-sabi to discussion of hair metal nerdery, modern Christmas classics, funny Nazis through the years, DVD cheating, the Machete order of Star Wars, art that sticks, favorite TV finales, a whole bunch of That Guy Guys, frequent detours into the nature of art, and many, many callbacks to Part 1 of this conversation, which began on Episode 156 of The Spoon.
SER018: Do Not Speak To Me Of Hobbit Math!
December 24, 2014 16:03 - 1 hour - 34.9 MBIn which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman are joined by a special mystery guest for a rare face-to-face edition of the show to chew over the experience of viewing The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies, and pull fitfully on the many ensuing conversational threads. Plus, marching with raptors, varying degrees of nightmare fuel, and YA that is not YA, but feels errily similar. Happy Holidays, everybody!
SER017: Many Different Colors Of Crazy
December 11, 2014 07:36 - 1 hour - 40.4 MBIn which Thom Bowers hobnobs with pirates and podcasters in Portland, while Travis J Coleman deals with ramping up of theater traffic and end-of-year lists. Plus, beloved series finales, marathon fight scenes, unexpected actng progeny, a little extra foley, and the ever-present concert dillema: to stand or not to stand? Thom's Watch-purging List Cheers S11 American Gothic S1 Hunt vs Lauda Milius The Raid: Redemption Trav's Watch-purging LIst Penguins Of Madagascar The Pyramid The Hom...
SER016: Ok, We'll Have The Stormtrooper Talk
December 03, 2014 22:23 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBIn which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman spend approximately 19 times longer discussing the teaser trailer for The Force Awakens than its actual running time. Plus, armchair box office prognostications, awards season officially kicks off, Thom recovers from his temporary voicelessness, and Travis admits that he doesn't "get" music. The Force Awakens: Lego The Force Awakens: Reaction Mashup The Force Awakens: Lens Flares The Force Awakens: Lucas Special Edition Thom's Watch-Purging ...
SER Commentary: CLUE
November 26, 2014 19:15 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBInsights, anecdotes, jocularity, and double negatives that lead to proof positive from Thom Bowers, Bernie Bregman, Robbie Rist and Matthew Wrather. Joining us for the NERDS LIKE US Midnight Movie? Pause the mp3 at 0:07 and wait for the Paramount logo to fade out. Watching at home? Pause on the logo and wait for our countdown. Either way, to make a long story short (TOO LATE!) thanks for listening.
SER015: The Twitter Version Of A Pink Floyd Album
November 26, 2014 05:14 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBIn which Thom Bowers, Scott Dally, Dan Miles, Mike Thiriot, and Peter Zachos gather round the ol' wireless to debate and discuss The Endless River, the latest (and last?) Pink Floyd album, and do much delving into their own Floydian fandom. "Louder Than Words" "It's What We Do" The Endless River EPK The FloydShow Finale
SER014: If You Have No Time, It Can't Be Sucked
November 21, 2014 08:14 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBIn which Thom Bowers chats with Bernie Bregman about how the nerdy Kaizen that drives him backfires when navigating the Escher staircase of social media, being eternally late to the meme party, and getting disproportionately competitive over video gaming. Plus, tips for trolling one's high school reunion, online oversharing through the years, why laser tag is like usenet, cloning solutions in time management, and the sheer tonnage of pop culture con activity bearing down on the world in 2015.
SER Commentary: The Crow
November 14, 2014 03:02 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBInsights, anecdotes, jocularity, and vaguely-defined post-mortem superpowers from Thom Bowers, Bernie Bregman, and Dioscoro Rochino. Joining us for the NERDS LIKE US Midnight Movie? Pause the mp3 at 0:12 and wait for the Miramax logo to fade out. Watching at home? Pause on the logo and wait for our countdown. Either way, FIRE IT UP! FIRE IT UP! And thanks for listening.
SER013: Chekhov's Space Portrait
November 12, 2014 10:21 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBIn which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman have a long spoilery discussion of Interstellar and a short non-spoilery discussion of Big Hero 6, mull over the new Star Wars title, ponder the fortunes of Sorkin and Smaug, revel in tales of clueless movie patrons, and mount a spirited defense of vaguebooking. All that, plus a Frankenfish reference thrown in at no extra charge. You're welcome! Nolan's Interstellar vs Speilberg's Interstellar
SER012: Adventures On The Couch
November 07, 2014 10:45 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBIn which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman empty their heads of all the media detritus that's been building up over the past few weeks, and invite you to sift through the leavings at your leisure. Plus, a brief Themestock recap, the Marvel/DC rollout rivalry, Mark Hamill's magnificent beard, That Guy Guys with Michael O'Neil, props to the fantastic Fast & Furious fanbase, Oscar buzz for Birdman, far too much perspective from celebrity birthdays and death days, and a few more dots connected i...
SER011: Everybody Must Make Song (The MATT BROWN Story)
October 23, 2014 07:03 - 37 minutes - 21.6 MBIn which Thom Bowers chats with Theme Music founder Matt Brown about the joys of community, the rewards of rewardlessness, the thrills of mixing pro-am sensibilities, idiosyncratic record shelving, musical and managerial tugs-of-war, what to do when the big time hits you back, and the sheer joy of gathering the troops to make song. Show Notes! Nancy Gardos, This Grand View So You Wanna Be A Rock'n'Roll Star, by Jacob Slichter The Sons Of Lazaro Themestock III Live Stream
SER Commentary: Beetlejuice
October 16, 2014 07:16 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBInsights, anecdotes, jocularity, and grumbling about tarnished legacies, from Thom Bowers, Bernie Bregman, Jordan Monsell, Robbie Rist, and Matthew Wrather. Joining us for the NERDS LIKE US Midnight Movie? Pause the mp3 at 0:07 and wait for the Geffen logo to fade out. Watching at home? Pause on the same logo and wait for our countdown. Either way, thanks for listening, and remember: never trust the living!
SER010: Journey To The Shoulder Of The Woods
October 09, 2014 09:32 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBIn which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman return from disparate adventures to contemplate movies on vacation, ruminate on falling and rising of heroes, speculate about the use of witchcraft by the Navy, calculate Liam Neeson's actiony sameness, advocate for respecting Kevin Smith's place in pop culture, estimate the legitimacy of Star Wars VII info, and marvel at the fact that Fall TV season is still a thing. Plus, new online digs, some upcoming gigs, and JT Walsh gets the That Guy treatment...
SER Bonus: The Compleat FISH Report (with a beat!)
October 01, 2014 06:22 - 2 hours - 110 MBIn which Thom Bowers travels to Scotland and chats with prog rock icon Derek W Dick (aka FISH). This interview was originally broadcast in two parts in 2012, but is presented here in its complete form, with added conversation and extra music. Topics range from Fish's early experiences as front man for Marillion to the travels that inspired his latest album A Feast Of Consequences, with a zillion fantastic detours in between. Plus, David Barras is on hand to discuss Fish's role in Electric Ma...
SER009: Lions In The Driveway (The DAN MILES Story)
September 18, 2014 15:54 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBIn which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman are joined by Dan Miles (host of the Friends Of Dan Music Podcast) at the corner of rock and celluloid for an epic discussion of music, movies, and various intersections thereof. Plus, the myth of digital permanence, the art of curse dipping, the origins of the electric bass, and anecdotes a'plenty concerning Dan's own show and the ways in which the podcast sausage is made. Thanks for listening!
SER Commentary: Howard The Duck
September 12, 2014 06:12 - 2 hours - 69.8 MBInsights, anecdotes, and rampant duck-ularity from Thom Bowers, Bernie Bregman, Grae Drake, Robbie Rist, and Matthew Wrather. Joining us for the Nerds Like Us midnight movie? Pause the mp3 at 0:06 and wait for the second (older) Universal logo to fade out. Watching at home? Pause on the same logo and wait for our countdown. Either way, embrace your birdness! And thanks for listening.
SER008: Wearing The Movie On Your Chest
September 12, 2014 02:48 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBIn which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman return from far-flung birthday adventures to review Life Itself, the new documentary on Roger Ebert. Plus, watch-purging, partial quizzes, unclear analogies, a theater incident that lends new meaning to the term "word crimes," and some good reboot news for a change.
SER007: Feeling Good About Violence Again
September 03, 2014 06:05 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBIn which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman purge this week's watching, delight in the news of the day, take on The Expendables 3 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and try not to let their tribute to Richard Attenborough get eaten up by extraneous dinosaur talk.
SER006: Nothing Good Ever Comes From Adding A Colon
August 26, 2014 18:17 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBIn which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman practice the Russian nesting doll method of podcasting, embedding their memorial for Robin Williams inside a retrospective review for Popeye, inside this week's watch-purging segment, adjacent to a That Guy Guys profile on Ray Walston. Plus, summer moviegoing memories, random pop culture news, and the show tries out tagline #7. Thanks for listening!
SER Commentary: Starship Troopers
August 12, 2014 08:50 - 2 hours - 74.2 MBInsights, anecdotes, jocularity, and day-glo bug guts, from Thom Bowers, Bernie Bregman, and Robbie Rist. Would you like to know more? Citizens joining us for the Nerds Like Us midnight movie may proceed to 0:06 and wait for the Tri-Star logo, while civilians watching at home must pause the logo and wait for our countdown. Either way, thanks for joining up today and doing your part!
SER005: Guardians, Games, and Goodbyes
August 08, 2014 16:30 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBIn which Thom Bowers, Travis J Coleman, and special guest Mike Thiriot meet in Salt Lake City to discuss Guardians Of The Galaxy, amongst the other pop culture debris of the day. Plus, the new adventures of old spoilerphobia, Travis auditions for Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, and an impromptu memorial for friend of the show Tim Hollinger.
SER004: The Zen Of Con
August 05, 2014 04:12 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBIn which Thom Bowers and Bernie Bregman recap the highs, lows. in-betweens, and inside-outs of San Diego Comic Con 2014. Music by Christian Lipski.
SER003: Thank You, Mr. Thesaurus!
July 22, 2014 13:37 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBIn which Thom Bowers & Travis J Coleman dissect Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes, and weigh in on Weird Al's Mandatory Fun. Plus: Watch Purging, schedule-wrangling, Christmas movies in July, and we reveal the name of the show's magic voice. Thanks for listening!
SER002: A Nerd's Work Is Never Done
July 18, 2014 16:39 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBIn which Thom Bowers conducts two separate conversations with Bernie Bregman of Nerds Like Us: the first as a pre-funk to the Predator Commentary (with nerd-in-training Al Joya along for the ride) and the second as an extended Laser Tag tutorial, one week later. Plus, the coronation of Adam Lambert, the origin of Hair Wars, a Club Cosplay recap, and a re-evaluation of Timothy Zahn's Heir To The Empire.
SER001: Meet The New Pods, Same As The Old Pods
July 15, 2014 14:04 - 1 hour - 46 MBIn which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman return from their nonexistent hiatus with a fistful of random news and future blueprints. Plus, the flexible narration of stealth sci-fi, a spotlight on the career of Eli Wallach, and a debate concerning the existence of Michael Bay’s soul. (Spoilers for Person Of Interest, Barton Fink, and Transformers: Age Of Extinction)