Tao of 205
51 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Pop culture commentary from Bart, Lowell, and Jer as they rant on topics from week to week. They don't always agree and that's usually when the fun begins.
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Episodes
Songs of Protest and Politics Vol 1
April 26, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBThe boys get political, discussing their favorite protest songs. Bart outs himself as a Paddington the Bear fan, and continues his wackball rant about Iron Eagle, as a bonus.
In the News Vol 3
April 13, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBBart and Jer get it on over #FreeGuy, #MichaelBay cries over #Guiness Record Book movie explosion score, Francis Ford Coppola breaks a rule with #Megalopolis, & Bart blames the hippies for...shower heads?
The Great Spoiler Debate
April 01, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBThe boys welcome Allen Brand of the Allen at the Movies podcast to guest host and deliberate the debate on whether spoilers really do spoil a movie or not; and Bart throws shade at TikTok/Twitter movie critics.
Best Pix Oscar Picks 2022
March 16, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBThe boys talk about the 2022 Best Picture #Oscar nominees, trash-talk the #TrashTros, and Jer and Lowell harsh on #StevenSpielberg. They all reveal their best picture predictions.
Hijacked! Bonus Round Questions!
March 08, 2022 18:00 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBSurprise! In this extra mini-sode, Jer hijacks the control room! What songs made the boys laugh, cry, and what was playing the first time they "rounded the bases"?
Music Origins
March 01, 2022 18:00 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBThe boys discuss their music origins...what albums helped form their music awareness, which ones moved their souls, and which were their biggest mistakes.
Meat Loaf with a Side of Questions
February 16, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBThe boys grieve the loss of #MeatLoaf, talk about 2022's #SuperBowlAds , #RnRHoF nominations, #JurassicWorldDominion trailers, and #Bladerunner2099 rumors, while all of them mispronounce people's names.
Lookin' Back - 2021 Film Faves
January 25, 2022 09:00 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MBThe boys take a look back at what movies floated their boats in 2021, and Bart laments the hardships he's already endured to begin 2022.
Movie Remakes Too
January 11, 2022 09:00 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBThe movie remake craze is for real, and the boys have a list of them a mile long; with strong opinions about them to boot. And Jer says "curmudgeon" way too often.
In The News Vol 2
December 29, 2021 02:00 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBThe boys discuss the IATSE film crew union's almost strike, Will Smith's best and worst, the 2022 Super bowl halftime show, and the Chi-Lites getting a star on the Hollywood Walk-of-Fame.
Bart's X-mas Survival Playlist
December 14, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBIn this episode, Bart presents a short x-mas survival playlist for those who, like him, find the holiday taxing; and unleashes his Raiders of the Lost Ark conspiracy theory on Lowell and Jer.
In the News Vol 1
December 01, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MBThe boys talk about the Flamin' Hot Cheetos Movie, Variety's Top 50 documentaries about movie making, and the passing of Melvin Van Peebles.
The Cost of Entertainment
November 10, 2021 01:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBThe boys get a little more serious at the tragic news from the set of the movie Rust, and take a brief look at the circumstances. [Take two, because Jer uploaded the wrong file!]
Cover Songs, Too 2
October 19, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBThe boys complete this iteration of the cover songs discussion, Jer has a snack snafu, and Bart reveals his T Swift fandomness.
Cover Songs, Too
October 05, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBThe boys revisit the never ending discussion of good cover songs with a new list; but Bart starts the episode off with his Indiana Jones gripe. Part 1 of 2!
Summer Songin
September 22, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBSummer's closing and the boys laydown their favorite summer tracks. Jer makes a request to the Tao listeners, then pretends he can rap.
Soundtrack Selections
September 07, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MBThe boys discuss their favorite soundtracks, Bart asks suggestions for his own hero theme song, and Jer and Bart reflect on the benefits of show notes.
Bart's Birthday Movie 2021
August 24, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBThe yearly tradition continues with the boys getting together to watch the recent documentary wowwing the crowd at Cannes, Val. And Bart has parental advice for Lowell that has Jer concerned for his rationality.
RnR HoF Induction Reaction
August 10, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBThe boys react to the RnR HoF induction list for 2021, Jer badly misquotes Iron Maiden lyrics, & Bart agrees with Jer on something?? It does happen on occasion.
OHH Florida, Or No Florida
July 22, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBBart leads the boys in a new game, who can tell from the story if the subject resides in Florida or somewhere else. And which celebrity does Bart think he ran into last week?
How'd That Get Made??
July 06, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - 79 MBSharknado, The Star Wars Holiday Special, The Black Gestapo all have 1 thing in common; the Tao boys are amazed these bad projects ever got made. And what’s with Bart’s thing with dog parks?
The Future of Entertainment!
June 22, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes - 77 MBThe boys are joined by tech expert Scott Wilcoxen to discuss the future of entertainment and the tech driving us into Tomorrowland; and Bart tells of the fight with wildlife that went all wrong.
Post-Pandemic Dreamin'
June 08, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MBIn a short episode this week, the boys discuss what they wanna' be doing when they get out of pandemic jail, and what they wanna' keep from the past year.
Beatles Riffin'
May 25, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBThe upcoming Peter Jackson Beatles doc got the boys riffin' on their Beatles faves; Bart's fave Beatles moment was performed by someone else entirely. How's that work?? Find out here.
TV and Movie Car Showcase
May 19, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes - 78 MBThat's right, step onto the showroom floor to hear the boys' take on favorite cars from screens both small and silver. Lowell and Jer get bad news, but all three get some compensatory laughs from Lowell's new screen name.
Toe to Toe: Citizen Kane vs Vertigo
April 29, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MBJer serves as referee between Bart and Lowell's throwdown over which flick is better, Citizen Kane or Vertigo. And we find out what possible blasphemy Bart tops his pizza with.
Snubbed by the Oscars
April 13, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBThe boys talk about what past big Oscar snubs stand out in their minds. Val Kilmer? Matthew Broderick? Shakespeare in Love over Saving Private Ryan?? And what does Bart REALLY think about Braveheart?
2021 Oscar Nom Reactions
March 30, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBThe Oscar nominations came down last week and the 205 boys have their reactions ready. What surprised them, what are their predictions, and what crime did Bart get away with last week? Find out here!
RnR HoF 2021
March 23, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBThe boys take a dive into this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees, and talk about who should and shouldn't be in the hall. Lowell talks up Frampton, Jer backs the Go-Go's, and Bart has some hard words for Bon Jovi.
AFI Top 100 Talk
March 09, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBRumor has it the AFI Top 100 list will be updated, and the boys talk their choices of what gets added, removed, and otherwise. And we discover what Bart really thinks about Valentine's Day!
TV from 2020
February 23, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBIn this episode, the boys reflect back to the 2020 TV offerings and list their favorites from a year we were all stuck in front of our boob tubes. Bart rants, Jer raves, and Lowell officially announces the chip off his own block.
Sci-Fi Movie Battle Royale Finale
February 02, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes - 74 MBThat's right, listeners, it's the finale! Which of the eight division winners will win the coveted Tao of 205 favorite sci-fi flick crown?
Iron Eagle Rant
January 19, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBBart leads us on his rebuttal to Jer and Lowell's Top Gun Talk...his Iron Eagle Rant. Be sure not to miss the blooper stuck in at the end.
Top Gun Talk
January 05, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBThe Tao boys have been anxiously awaiting the Top Gun sequel, Maverick, release; but couldn't wait any longer to release our Top Gun episode. We've been teasing it for months now and the day has come. What do the Tao boys think of the movie? Which one is "nesting"? And which of our loyal listeners gets a shout out? All these questions are answered in Top Gun Talk!
Sci-Fi Movie Battle Royale 4
December 22, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 152 MBIn this episode the boys get down and dirty with the Sci-Fi Movie Battle Royale, tackling the last two divisions; The Star Wars and Star Trek Divisions. Jer weeps, Bart cackles maniacally, Lowell stares at us both and just shakes his head. Tune in as we reveal the winners of these last two divisions.
Talkin' 'Toons!
December 09, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBIn this episode, the boys are talking cartoons; their favorites down the years, how 'toons have influenced culture and society, from the '30's to anime, and more. Featuring what Jer really thinks of the Smurfs, and a Bart rant about certain people.
Sci-Fi Movie Battle Royale Part III
December 02, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 161 MBThe boys continue to pair up and strike down sci-fi movies to determine the Tao of 205 sci-fi movie champion; this week narrowing down to the winners of the Space Invaders Division and the Timey Wimey Division.
Song Mash-Up Extravaganza!
November 24, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBThe boys take a look at song mash-ups; their history, their appeal, and their limits. Bart tells us what he really thinks about them, what bands mash-up makers better keep their hands off of, and gives a glimpse behind the curtain, leaking the boys sleeping habits.
Sci-Fi Movie Battle Royale 2
November 11, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBIn this week's episode we pit the next two divisions worth of Sci-Fi films against one another, the Silly Science division and the Virtual Mind division. Find the brackets on our social media sites @Tao_of_205 on Twitter, and https://www.facebook.com/Taoof205 on Facebook. Who will come out on top, and will Bart punch Lowell in the jewels? Find out here!
Movie Remakes
November 03, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBIn this episode, Lowell leads the boys on their thoughts on movie remakes, using specific examples to highlight the good, criticize the bad, and try to understand the ugly.
Sci-Fi Movie Battle Royale Part 1
October 20, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBThe boys go deep into the sci-fi movie genre to create an epic showdown, tournament style. They will decide which sci-fi flick gets the coveted Tao of 205 Best Sci-Fi Movie of all time crown. The first of a five episode mini-series, this episode sees the Space Chase Division and the Robot Love Division get pared down to division winners. Ultimately they will compete with the winners of the other six division in the fifth and final episode. Check the Tao of 205 Facebook or Twitter feeds for t...
Remembering Eddie Van Halen
October 15, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBWe interrupt our previously scheduled and recorded podcast to pay respect to the recently deceased Eddie Van Halen; a musician who made a powerful impact on the Tao of 205 crew. We discuss our favorite works by EVH, and how his music helped shape our lives. We also hear Bart's take on the impact of COVID on Halloween this year, and how Jer had to work for his candy as a kid.
Bored with the '80s!
October 07, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBBart leads us on his thoughts and criticisms of '80s music; over-produced, corporate controlled, and boring. Jer says he's crazy. But is he stir crazy, fox-like crazy, crazy from the heat, or all of the above. Was '80s music optimistic, or cynical; wise or naive? Is its popularity genuine, or just nostalgia?
Lowell's Guilty Pleasure Movies
September 30, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBWe take a dive into Lowell's subconscious and uncover his guiltiest pleasures in film. What movies is he embarrassed to admit to friends and colleagues that he enjoys when nobody's watching? Jer throws in a couple of his own guilt laden films and we ask the question does Bart have any guilty pleasure films or is he comfortable owning up to all of his movie watching choices?
Jer Hates 70s Movies
September 22, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBJust what is it about 70s movies that drives Jer up the wall? And how much does Bart rib him for it? And where did Lowell see Bernie Lomax? These questions get answered here and now.
Guy Fieri "Flavortown"?
September 16, 2020 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBThe boys take a virtual trip to Columbus, OH and discuss the petition to rename the city to "Flavortown, OH". We talk Guy Fieri, Triple D and some other notable Columbus natives that may also be deserving of having the city named for them.
Slice of Loggins' Genius
September 01, 2020 22:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBJer's alright, nobody worry 'bout him. Why you gotta give him a fight, can't you just let him be? Come along as Jer takes us on a story driven drive down the highway to the danger zone and posits that three of Kenny Loggins' early eighties songs deserve special recognition as wonders of rock music.
The Dodger Game Debate Resolved
August 28, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBBonus Friday mini-sode! The boys flashback to Bart's first baseball game, his take on a local Los Angeles Dodger game beach ball tradition, and finally settle a debate that has raged for years. (Bart has receipts!) Come join us for our first hangout episode.
Bart's Birthday Movie
August 25, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBIt's the most wonderful time of the year! No we don't mean Christmas, Hannukah or Kwanza, we're talking about Bart's birthday and specifically Bart's yearly birthday movie. Listen in as we discuss the history of Bart's birthday movie picks and dive into this year's pick, The Vast of Night.
Cover Songs
August 18, 2020 06:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBCome along as Jer leads us on a musical journey with a robust look at cover songs. From hard rock to punk rock, country to Northern soul. Jer covers the covers, good bad and ugly, with plenty of head bobbin' and ball bustin' from Bart and Lowell along the way.