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Zero Credit(s)

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Episode 218: Chickens and Horses

June 11, 2021 13:11 - 1 hour - 51.3 MB

In our final interim episode of Hot Godzilla Summer, we circle back to horse racing and chicken sandwiches for some much needed updates. Henry’s a bit punchy and John has graciously taken the shape of a punishment bag, so you know the fists and jokes are flying hot. Next week hopefully is Shin Godzilla, but … Continue reading Episode 218: Chickens and Horses →

Supplemental Reading: Godzilla vs Kong (2021)

June 04, 2021 13:25 - 1 hour - 64 MB

In 2020, a studio had an id–okay you get it at this point. Legendary pictures, Warner Bros., and Toho Studios made a deal for a series of movies starring Toho Studio’s roster of Godzilla monsters and agreed for these monsters to rub against America’s King Kong for extra measure in a reboot of the legendary … Continue reading Supplemental Reading: Godzilla vs Kong (2021) →

Episode 217: Technical Difficulties: John Gets MAD

May 28, 2021 12:39 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

In our third interim episode of Hot Godzilla Summer, the boys head back to the movies full of vaccine and dreams only to find out that movie theaters have become pockets of time from the before times. Trailers for movies thought long passed and gone play, triggering feelings from before the world went dark with … Continue reading Episode 217: Technical Difficulties: John Gets MAD →

Supplemental Reading: Godzilla King of the Monsters (2019)

May 21, 2021 13:08 - 1 hour - 37.8 MB

In 2019, a studio had a vision. What if someone were to continue making Godzilla movies set in the Legendary Pictures Monster Cinematic Universe? One person rose to the challenge and teamed up with two other people to write the script. They then teamed up with an multiple production studios, vfx studios, a couple of … Continue reading Supplemental Reading: Godzilla King of the Monsters (2019) →

Episode 216: Canceltucky Derby

May 14, 2021 13:16 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

It is the second interim episode of Hot Godzilla Summer and boy are we glad to have this singular opportunity to discuss all that’s going on right now. Which apparently includes the Kentucky Derby? Yes, that’s right. It’s a horse-themed episode of Zero Credit(s) and we are pissing hot at the chance to dive into … Continue reading Episode 216: Canceltucky Derby →

Supplemental Reading: Kong: Skull Island (2017)

May 07, 2021 12:46 - 1 hour - 33.1 MB

In 2017, a studio had a vision of continuing a franchise they had started in 2014 with CGI monsters the size of buildings doing monster stuff while some people ran around and yelled about there being monsters. But with Godzilla set in the current day, how could they reveal that monsters exist for a second … Continue reading Supplemental Reading: Kong: Skull Island (2017) →

Episode 215: Citizen Gig ’em Ups

April 30, 2021 13:19 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

In our first interim episode during our Hot Godzilla Summer fest, it’s time to put the Oscars in the dirt where they belong. It’s a tired tradition that brings nothing of value to society other than letting the people involved know they do good work, which to be honest, most of them do in a … Continue reading Episode 215: Citizen Gig ’em Ups →

Supplemental Reading: Godzilla (2014)

April 23, 2021 13:33 - 1 hour - 37.4 MB

In 2014, a studio had an idea. What if we acquired the film rights to Godzilla from Toho Studios to make some American-ized Godzilla films for the modern day? Everyone was aghast. Nothing like this had ever been attempted since the Mathew Broderick 1999 version that tanked so hard, Toho Studios dusted off their cameras … Continue reading Supplemental Reading: Godzilla (2014) →

Episode 214: The Devil Never Left Georgia

April 16, 2021 13:02 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

This episode is about the sweeping election reform that was signed into law in Georgia recently and the implications and fallout of that happening. So if you don’t want to hear us get political and explain exactly how the laws are more akin to voter suppression than voter reform, I suggest you skip this episode. … Continue reading Episode 214: The Devil Never Left Georgia →

Episode 213: Two Dogs, Two Jobs

April 09, 2021 13:15 - 1 hour - 38.4 MB

At the time of recording this episode, Henry and John were both up for new jobs at new companies and were wrestling with the stress, anxiety, and general feeling of uncertainty that comes with that. They also both got new puppies who have irreparably changed their lives forever.  Also Henry got his first COVID vaccine … Continue reading Episode 213: Two Dogs, Two Jobs →

Supplemental Reading: Zack Snyder’s Justice League (Part Two)

April 02, 2021 13:22 - 1 hour - 86.8 MB

In 2020, a studio made a decision to rectify a mistake they had made in 2017 to return to Justice League and allow director Zack Snyder to finally present his vision for the film. With HBO Max apparently the perfect avenue for this venture, the studio gave Snyder a $70 million budget to recut the … Continue reading Supplemental Reading: Zack Snyder’s Justice League (Part Two) →

Supplemental Reading: Zack Snyder’s Justice League (Part One)

March 26, 2021 13:12 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

In 2020, a studio made a decision to rectify a mistake they had made in 2017 to return to Justice League and allow director Zack Snyder to finally present his vision for the film. With HBO Max apparently the perfect avenue for this venture, the studio gave Snyder a $70 million budget to recut the … Continue reading Supplemental Reading: Zack Snyder’s Justice League (Part One) →

Episode 213: The Ides of Paddy’s Day

March 19, 2021 13:21 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

In what can only be described as the calm before the Snyder storm, the ZC boys are here to explore Guinness Irish Stout and their mail. That’s right folks, it’s the first ever mail segment here on the show, thanks in part to DrunkTheory (Drunktheory.com), a friendly podcast exploring conspiracy theories and libations. What are … Continue reading Episode 213: The Ides of Paddy’s Day →

Supplemental Reading: Justice League (2017)

March 12, 2021 14:06 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

In 2017, a studio had a vision: what if we completely botch a director’s vision by hiring another director to cut out 80% of what’s already been filmed and replace it with quips, jokes, and exclusively closeups to disguise the fact that we couldn’t bring back all the actors at the same time? That studio … Continue reading Supplemental Reading: Justice League (2017) →

Episode 212: Texas is Trying to Kill Us

March 05, 2021 14:12 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

In our second Texas-themed episode in a row, Governor Greg Abbott tries to kill us by announcing the reopening of the state. Last week, we covered how Texas tried to kill us through sheer incompetence of energy grid management and now this. Next week, he’ll probably announce the first annual purge night while cocking a … Continue reading Episode 212: Texas is Trying to Kill Us →

Episode 211: Texas Froze Over

February 26, 2021 15:41 - 1 hour - 33.4 MB

An artic blast the likes Texas has not seen for at least a decade or more hit last week and Henry and John are here to tell you all about being impacted by winter weather and incompetent leadership. They also sneak in just the tiniest bit of Snyder Cut coverage as we grow ever closer … Continue reading Episode 211: Texas Froze Over →

Supplemental Reading: Fast and Furious: Spyracers Super Cut

February 19, 2021 15:42 - 3 hours - 139 MB

From January 24, 2020 to March 20, 2020, Zero Credit(s) dedicated one segment per episode to the Netflix Original Series Fast and Furious: Spyracers. With the advent of a season two and three (?!) of the aforementioned show, Henry and John made the executive decision to never cover a show in this manner again, choosing … Continue reading Supplemental Reading: Fast and Furious: Spyracers Super Cut →

Episode 210: The Big Game Fifty-Five

February 12, 2021 15:06 - 1 hour - 35.2 MB

That’s right. Another year, another attempt to use the Big Game as a litmus test of cultural happenings. Does it ever really work? Eh, who is to say? All we know is the game was kind of boring and the commercials were also kind of boring. And in the middle of a pandemic, is it … Continue reading Episode 210: The Big Game Fifty-Five →

Supplemental Reading: The Hurricane Heist

February 05, 2021 14:01 - 1 hour - 52.9 MB

In 2018, Fast and Furious Rob Cohen directed a film called The Hurricane Heist. Set erroneously in Gulfport, Alabama, the 1 hour and 42 minute action-packed romp through weather and betrayal oozes out of the screen and into your eyes with an overall feeling of “well, this might as well happen.” Henry and John stumbled … Continue reading Supplemental Reading: The Hurricane Heist →

Episode 209: Stock Wars

January 29, 2021 14:07 - 1 hour - 34.4 MB

It’s finally happened. The Stock Market has become interesting enough for us to pay attention and even learn a little about what the stocks are doing. A ragtag team of retail investors takes on a group of investment capitalists and hedge fund managers in a tale of suspense, market manipulation, and a whole lot of … Continue reading Episode 209: Stock Wars →

Episode 208: The Most Revelations in the Podcast’s History

January 22, 2021 14:56 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

We don’t reveal a lot of things on this show, but one thing becomes very clear in this week’s episode. Henry doesn’t know a thing. It’s true. He’s been talking all this time, all these years, and he doesn’t know a thing. Come find out what Henry doesn’t know, although the tags will probably spoil … Continue reading Episode 208: The Most Revelations in the Podcast’s History →

Episode 207: “New in 2001” aka Henry Gets SHOT

January 15, 2021 14:09 - 1 hour - 28.8 MB

Sometimes in life, things don’t go your way. It’s frustrating, but that’s just how it shakes out. You do everything you can to make your vision come true by posting hateful things to twitter and arguing with your family on facebook, but these things can’t and won’t change the outcome of the presidential election. What … Continue reading Episode 207: “New in 2001” aka Henry Gets SHOT →

207: “New in 2001” aka Henry Gets SHOT

January 15, 2021 14:09 - 28.8 MB

Sometimes in life, things don’t go your way. It’s frustrating, but that’s just how it shakes out. You do everything you can to make your vision come true by posting hateful things to twitter and arguing with your family on facebook, but these things can’t and won’t change the outcome of the presidential election. What … Continue reading 207: “New in 2001” aka Henry Gets SHOT →

Episode 206: A New Year’s Bean Dad

January 08, 2021 13:53 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

We recorded this episode on Tuesday evening, before the events that took place in the Capital happened on Wednesday. In light of said events, we’ll keep this brief, but it’s a new year and another chance to discuss self-improvement. What promises will we make ourselves only to fall short of our own expectations mere days … Continue reading Episode 206: A New Year’s Bean Dad →

Episode 205: Best/Worst 2020

December 25, 2020 16:39 - 2 hours - 55.8 MB

It’s here, the last episode of 2020 and it’s time to render judgement unto the year and punish it for all its various crimes. Movies, television, and video games are the opening salvo before we dive into the wide world of listener suggestions. Will 2020 stand the test of time, or will it fall by … Continue reading Episode 205: Best/Worst 2020 →

Episode 204: Disney Marvels at All This Zack Snyder News

December 18, 2020 14:07 - 1 hour - 55 MB

Look, it can no longer be denied. Zack Snyder is going to save cinema with his cut of Justice League. We all thought it was going to be Christopher Nolan’s Tenet, but that film was a false prophet that dragged cinema down into the dirt. Only Zack Snyder can pull off the movie event of … Continue reading Episode 204: Disney Marvels at All This Zack Snyder News →

Supplemental Reading: Better Luck Tomorrow

December 11, 2020 13:59 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB

In 2002, MTV productions took a chance on Justin Lin and let him direct what is now a cult-classic coming of age story based in Southern California. Justin Lin would go on to direct episodes of the cult-classic Community before moving on to more mainstream projects such as Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift and doing … Continue reading Supplemental Reading: Better Luck Tomorrow →

Episode 203: I Hope (the Monoliths are Coming)

December 04, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB

It’s December now and that can only mean one thing: more monolith related news. That’s right, you thought we left this all behind in November? You were wrong. Something is happening across the world. Something to deal with monoliths. Find out what’s happening before it’s too late by listening to this episode and you may … Continue reading Episode 203: I Hope (the Monoliths are Coming) →

Episode 202: The Incredible Houk

November 27, 2020 18:36 - 1 hour - 39.4 MB

John’s back and the world breathes out a sigh of relief since that means Jeff won’t even come close to ruining this episode. Thank god, right? Isn’t Jeff the worst? I hope he reads this. We get right into it with some topics I don’t remember but we eventually start talking about the upcoming sequel … Continue reading Episode 202: The Incredible Houk →

Episode 201: I Bet You’re Wondering Why I Asked You On (Featuring Jeff)

November 20, 2020 14:04 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

It’s the brand new start of a fresh season here on Zero Credit(s) and Henry has brought on good ole friend-of-the-podcast and good-close-personal-friend Jeff to kick things off with excitement and expert knowledge. That’s right, the Zero Credit(s) resident expert Jeff makes a guest appearance to walk Henry through the perils and joys of home … Continue reading Episode 201: I Bet You’re Wondering Why I Asked You On (Featuring Jeff) →

Episode 200: The End of the Time Thing

November 06, 2020 17:15 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

After a month of hopping through time at the behest of the Zeitgeists, those perky time ghosts of old, the Zero Credit(s) boys are finally back together in the Victorian Manor they call home. With a special guest appearance of the official Zero Credit(s) Boy on the Street, we have a pretty retrospective episode about … Continue reading Episode 200: The End of the Time Thing →

Episode 199A: The Moon’s Appropriately Wet

October 30, 2020 12:59 - 1 hour - 52.7 MB

The journey is finally over, we’re finally back in the present day. That’s right, it’s October 31st, 2020 and Henry and Jamie are ready to hit the cultural zeitgeist hard with some quick facts about the moon. Fact #1: It’s wet. Everything is perfectly alright with this episode of the Zero Credit(s) Podcast With Henry … Continue reading Episode 199A: The Moon’s Appropriately Wet →

Episode 199.Supplemental Reading: Fast Five 2

October 23, 2020 05:03 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

In 2011, a man had a dream. A dream to create the best action/car/heist movie of all time set in Brazil, using an already established franchise and characters people already knew. Unfortunately, Hannah Barbara would not give up the rights to Speed Buggy, so Justin Lin had to fall back to The Fast and Furious … Continue reading Episode 199.Supplemental Reading: Fast Five 2 →

Episode 199.57: Monkey Japes Special 2017

October 16, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MB

In their latest bid to obtain magic genie powers, Henry (CURRENT TRAPPED IN THE PAST) and John (ALSO CURRENTLY TRAPPED IN A DIFFERENT PART OF THE PAST) cook up a harebrained new holiday: Monkey Japes. Join them as they tell a series of meaningless lies all in the name TRYING TO GET BACK TO THE … Continue reading Episode 199.57: Monkey Japes Special 2017 →

Episode 199.O N E: Look at the Pineapple

October 09, 2020 13:21 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

In our pilot episode, Henry and John discuss everything from hover JOHN IS TRAPPED IN THE PAST boards as the new form of segueways to the implications of HENRY IS NOT IN THIS EPISODE, IT IS ONLY JOHN WHO IS TRAPPED IN THE PAST the pineapple.   Subliminal messages.

Episode 199?: Normaltimes

October 02, 2020 13:02 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

Everything is normal in this perfectly normal episode. We haven’t let the perverts come in with their twisted notions of what should be happening this time of year and ruin everything. Not here on Normal Credit(s). No way. In this normal episode of Normal Credit(s), we’ve got a pretty good and normal time for you … Continue reading Episode 199?: Normaltimes →

Supplemental Reading: Bloodshot

September 25, 2020 13:19 - 1 hour - 32.2 MB

Valiant comics may not be as well known as your run of the mill DC or Marvel comics, but they still exist and with Marvel being over and DC being…DC, Valiant Entertainment is in a prime position to take over the superhero space with their particular brand of superhero. To kick things off we have … Continue reading Supplemental Reading: Bloodshot →

Episode 198: TERF Wars

September 18, 2020 12:56 - 1 hour - 46.6 MB

If you’re looking for something other than JK Rowling discussion, I guess you could like watch Bloodshot in preparation for next week. Cause this week, it’s all JK Rowling stuff surrounding the release of her new book that she publishes under a man’s name, but we still all know it’s her. I thought the point … Continue reading Episode 198: TERF Wars →

Episode 197: Boperade AKA John Loves When the Titanic Sinks

September 11, 2020 13:18 - 1 hour - 34 MB

Management here. Henry’s going through some things, such as screaming alone in a room. Because of this, he did not do the following: tell the intern to right a description of the episode, come into the office all week, shower, create an episode title. As such we, Management, have taken over these duties. Please enjoy … Continue reading Episode 197: Boperade AKA John Loves When the Titanic Sinks →

Episode 196: The Radicalization of Jim Gaffigan

September 04, 2020 13:04 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

America’s Catholic Father (not that kind) has entered the chat on twitter and the boy(s) are abuzz with excitement. Also, is there a new cinematic universe on the horizon? What this means and more on this episode of Zero Credit(s).   How do you like these shorter descriptions? Are they good? You like them?

Episode 195: DC Flightdome Batsimulator 2020: The Synder Cut

August 28, 2020 12:57 - 1 hour - 38.5 MB

The first annual (?) DC Fandome event happened last weekend, and boy were a lot of heroes happy to hear the news, including two young, intrepid, but mild-mannered podcast hosts with no special qualities whatsoever. That’s right, our heroes, the Zero Credit(s) boys are here on the scene to give you all the high-flying, fast-shooting … Continue reading Episode 195: DC Flightdome Batsimulator 2020: The Synder Cut →

Episode 194: The Official Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 Episode

August 21, 2020 12:52 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

Good morning everyone, this is your captain speaking. Welcome aboard the official Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 episode of Zero Credit(s) airlines. We have a smooth flight for you today. Skies are looking clear and the wind is moderate to liberal, fiscally. We might hit a patch of social ideals at some point during the flight, … Continue reading Episode 194: The Official Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 Episode →

Episode 193: COVIDisney+

August 14, 2020 12:55 - 1 hour - 31.2 MB

It’s not as though we set out each episode to talk about our current thoughts of the ongoing health crisis here in America, but it’s like, how can you not talk about it right now? Apologies to our fams in other countries who have dealt with it in a reasonable and professional manner, but the … Continue reading Episode 193: COVIDisney+ →

Episode 192: Twitchin’ for Content

August 07, 2020 13:02 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

As we enter 2023 AC (After COVID), there is no entertainment left. Gone are the days of the unfinished but uplifting documentaries on Netflix. We are past the re-airing of old pilots by major cable networks. The days of the re-airing of shows canceled after one season is also past. Nothing is left. There is … Continue reading Episode 192: Twitchin’ for Content →

Episode 191: Covid-19 Goes to the 2020 Emmys

July 31, 2020 14:10 - 1 hour - 40.4 MB

Come fall down a C-hole (covid-hole) with Henry and John as they fall into the pits of the current status of US Covid cases and land somewhere on that glorious red carpet of the 2020 Emmys. Zack Synder makes a special guest appearance.

Episode 190: The Incredible Musical Stylings of McGruff the Crime Hound

July 24, 2020 14:20 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Everyone remembers the anti-crime dog with the trench coat and the sordid, checkered past, but did you know he also has an album where he tells people not to do drugs? Also, Kingdoms of Amalur lives on to see another day and John thinks about how virtual communities kind of just fade away without being … Continue reading Episode 190: The Incredible Musical Stylings of McGruff the Crime Hound →

Episode 189: L i s t l e s s

July 17, 2020 15:33 - 1 hour - 54.6 MB

Look. It’s just. Eh. Listen for yourself.

Episode 188: We Can’t Stop Talking About Quibi

July 10, 2020 13:06 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

The more we learn about this absurd streaming service, the more it makes sense. There’s some sort of morbid, magnetic attraction to finding out just why the streaming service that caters to people watching on their cell phones failed. And for the most part it’s obvious. Cause it’s a streaming service that caters to people … Continue reading Episode 188: We Can’t Stop Talking About Quibi →

Episode 187: Time for a Quiupdate (Quick Quibi Update)

July 03, 2020 22:39 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

In the continuing series of bad things happening, there comes a moment when they keep happening. The Zeitgeist is not a series of closed off events separated by time. It is a nebulous flow of never ending ghost energy that permeates everything we do, think, and say and to that end, we got a bunch … Continue reading Episode 187: Time for a Quiupdate (Quick Quibi Update) →

Episode 186: Attack and Dethrone All Abusers

June 26, 2020 13:29 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

It’s pretty simple. Anyone who abuses anyone else should be held to the highest scrutiny available to us, the general public. That tends to be the “court of public opinion” and the highest scrutiny lately tends to be cancellation. That may seem cruel, especially since facts can come out later to muddy the waters of … Continue reading Episode 186: Attack and Dethrone All Abusers →