Wizard and the Bruiser
184 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3.1K ratingsHolden McNeely and Jake Young are your guides on a psychotropic journey into the secret origins of nerd culture. Fill your ears with education each week as the hosts tackle subjects from the worlds of comic books, video games, anime and film. Untold stories, bizarre facts and crazed deconstructions will fly at you at dangerous speeds, do not listen if you are pregnant or nursing. Make no mistake, this IS the sweatiest podcast in human history.
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Episodes
Philip K. Dick
March 15, 2018 16:53 - 1 hour - 102 MBHolden and Jake discuss the life, work and legacy of science fiction writer Philip K. Dick. This topic was chosen by one of our Patreon supporters. Want even more Holden & Jake? Consider supporting us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/wizbru
Street Fighter Part II
March 08, 2018 19:16 - 1 hour - 108 MBHolden & Jake are back to talk even more Streetfighter. Want even more Wizbru? Consider supporting us on Patreon!
Talkin' "Street Fighter" with Woolie from Super Best Friends!
March 06, 2018 19:45 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBIn this bonus episode Jake sits down with Woolie to discuss all things "Street Fighter". Enjoy the show? Consider supporting us on Patreon!
Street Fighter Part I
March 01, 2018 18:52 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBHolden & Jake discuss the iconic "Street Fighter" franchise in our multi-part series. Enjoy the show? Consider supporting us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/wizbru
Kingdom Hearts
February 22, 2018 18:27 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBHolden and Jake discuss "Kingdom Hearts", from the early days in development to the numerous sequels, and they seek to finally answer the question "Does Mickey fuck?" Brought to you in part by our supporters on Patreon.
Doritos & Mountain Dew
February 15, 2018 17:25 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBStarting from the early days of hillbilly themed snacking to video game tie-ins and memes, Holden and Jake talk about the premium gamer fuel that is Doritos & Mountain Dew. This week's topic was chosen by our Patreon subscribers.
Doritos & Mountain Dew
February 15, 2018 17:18 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBStarting from the early days of hillbilly themed snacking to video game tie-ins and memes, Holden and Jake talk about the premium gamer fuel that is Doritos & Mountain Dew. This week's topic was chosen by our Patreon subscribers.
Hellboy
February 08, 2018 17:38 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBHolden & Jake discuss Hellboy - from the early days being published by Dark Horse Comics to the Guillermo del Toro movies. This week's topic was picked by one of our Dungeon Master tier Patreon subscribers
Naruto
February 02, 2018 20:09 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBThis week Jake and Holden discuss the lore, legacy and development of Naruto.
The Haunted Mansion
January 26, 2018 06:38 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBJake and Holden discuss the history of and legends surrounding The Haunted Mansion ride at Disney!
Dark Souls
January 19, 2018 04:34 - 1 hour - 101 MBHolden and Jake discuss the creation, gameplay, and fan community of Dark Souls.
The Empire Strikes Back
January 12, 2018 05:15 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBJake and Holden discuss the creation and nuances of The Empire Strikes Back!
Evil Dead
January 04, 2018 21:55 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBJake and Holden review cult horror classic, Evil Dead, and discuss what made the movie so wonderfully, disgustingly terrifying.
The X-men Part 2
December 29, 2017 04:58 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBJake and Holden discuss the more recent renditions of the X-men, including the television cartoons they loved while growing up, and the modern movies.
The X-Men Part 1
December 22, 2017 02:55 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBHolden and Jake delve into the origin of the X-Men comics, their creators, and how the team has evolved and improved.
Patreon Snack: The X-Files with Henry Zebrowski
December 15, 2017 05:48 - 5 minutes - 7.25 MBCheck out a segment of our latest Patreon episode featuring an X-files-centric conversation with Holden and Henry Zebrowski. If you want to check out the full episode, please consider becoming a Patreon subscriber by going to patreon.com/wizbru
The X-Files
December 15, 2017 05:40 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBJake and Holden are joined by Marie to talk all things X-Files!
Weird Al Yankovic
December 08, 2017 16:48 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBHolden and Jake discuss the career and eccentric works of Weird Al Yankovic.
The Muppets - Part 2
December 01, 2017 05:50 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBHolden and Jake discuss Jim Henson's later works, the continuation of The Muppets after his passing, and the modern revival of our plush pals.
The Muppets Part 1
November 24, 2017 00:42 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBHolden and Jake learn about Jim Henson's life, his lead up to the creation of the Muppets, and some of the characters' early appearances.
Deadpool
November 15, 2017 21:05 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBJake and Holden delve into the most sarcastic superhero of all, Deadpool! They talk the comic book character's creation, the movie that was saved by Deadpool himself: Ryan Reynolds.
Resident Evil
November 09, 2017 19:33 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBHolden and Jake discuss the Resident Evil series, including the scariness of the games, the terrible voice acting, and the movie spin offs.
Hayao Miyazaki
November 03, 2017 06:26 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBJake and Holden discuss the works of Japanese writer, director, and artist Hayao Miyazaki.
The Thing
October 27, 2017 04:05 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBHolden and Jake talk about one of their favorite sci-fi horror films, The Thing - it's history, creation, and all sorts of crazy fan theories surrounding the infamous plot.
Special Patreon Announcement: New Weekly Bonus Shows!
October 23, 2017 15:40 - 9 minutes - 8.39 MBTo check out our patreon, go to https://www.patreon.com/wizbru
Mass Effect
October 19, 2017 15:19 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBHolden and Jake talk about the Mass Effect series - its creation, fan reactions to the game, and personal experiences and relationships with the series.
Spider-Man Part 2
October 12, 2017 22:50 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBJake and Holden conclude their voyage into the Spider-Man universe by discussing the challenges Peter Parker (and his writers) face as an adult and family man, and all the Spider-Man movies and TV iterations.
Spider-Man Part 1
October 06, 2017 02:28 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBHolden and Jake talk the creation of Spider-Man, the comics and artists who inspired the series, and the concept of having a hero who had real life problems.
Megaman
September 29, 2017 05:21 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBHolden and Jake learn about the creation and many iterations of the classic game.
Sailor Moon
September 21, 2017 19:25 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBJake and Holden are joined by Jake's sweetie pie, Marie, to talk about the creation of Sailor Moon and discuss what made it a revolutionary work.
The Matrix
September 14, 2017 23:12 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBJake and Holden learn all about everybody's favorite classic 90's movie, The Matrix! They discuss everything from creators to characters to all the excellent music, to the icky icky goo pods.
Final Fantasy 7 - Part 2
September 07, 2017 20:53 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBJake and Holden finish their review of Final Fantasy 7 by sharing their personal experiences with the game.
Final Fantasy 7 - Part 1
September 01, 2017 01:23 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBHolden and Jake discuss the origin of Final Fantasy 7, one of the most groundbreaking video games of all time, the creative team who built it, and the reasons why it was a game-changer for the gaming world.
Calvin and Hobbes
August 24, 2017 16:31 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBHolden and Jake discuss everyone’s favorite newspaper comic, Calvin and Hobbes, learn about creator Bill Watterson’s influences and decision not to merchandise his work, and discuss personal relationships to the comic and characters.
Akira
August 17, 2017 17:40 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBJake and Holden discuss the groundbreaking Akira series, including its creator, the outrageously detailed manga, and its transition to an anime film.
Skyrim
August 10, 2017 18:13 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBHolden and Jake tackle the monolithic game Skyrim, learning about its development, reminiscing about personal gameplay, and reliving some of the most fun story lines.
Thor
August 03, 2017 20:24 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBJake and Holden learn about the history of Thor, his creators, many iterations, and what those circles on his chest plate are.
Nindendo DS
July 27, 2017 19:26 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBJake and Holden discuss the creation and evolution of the Nintendo DS, and the effect its presence has had on the gaming community.
Game of Thrones
July 21, 2017 05:16 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBHolden and Jake are joined by Cast Of Thrones’ Tim Lanning and Jennifer Cheek to talk Game of Thrones, their personal relationships with the series, and its creator George RR Martin.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Part 2
July 14, 2017 04:33 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBJake and Holden return to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise to talk about the many, many iterations of the series and some of the wackiest TMNT merchandise available.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Part 1
July 07, 2017 05:50 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBHolden and Jake take on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and learn all about its creators, and its run as a comic, 80’s animated series, and movie.
Bungie
June 30, 2017 01:34 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBJake and Holden learn about Bungie, the creators of Halo and Destiny, and lovers of pizza and cargo shorts.
Preacher
June 23, 2017 05:28 - 1 hour - 57 MBJake, Holden and Marcus learn about the prolific Preacher series and its creator.
The Rock
June 16, 2017 04:58 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBHolden, Jake and Marcus learn all about Dwayne Johnson: the football player, the wrestler, the actor, the legend.
Friday the Thirteenth
June 09, 2017 05:49 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBHolden and Jake delve into the Friday the Thirteenth series, learn about the path that led director Sean S Cunningham to make the iconic movies, and the exceptionally mixed reception of the films.
Metroid
June 01, 2017 21:05 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBJake and Holden delve into the Metroid series, discussing Yoshio Sakamoto's influence, all the best iterations of the game, and Metroid-inspired games.
Castlevania
May 26, 2017 06:22 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBHolden and Jake teach us about the history and evolution of the Castlevania games.
Dragon Ball Giggle Flicks
May 21, 2017 21:35 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBHolden and Jake bring you an extra special commentary track of Dragonball Evolution. Watch along with them as they riff on everyone's favorite terrible remake.
Dragon Ball II
May 18, 2017 20:51 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBJake and Holden dive back into a second helping of the Dragon Ball series, discussing strange facts about the franchise, and the bizarre way the characters are constantly getting exponentially stronger.
Dragon Ball Part I
May 12, 2017 03:45 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBJake and Holden discuss the enormous history of Dragon Ball, and the legacy of its creator, Akira Toriyama.