On this episode, we return to Dark Fantasy to discuss "I Am Your Brother" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVnzgcnw0Kw&ab_channel=VintageRadio). Meanwhile, Ronald explains who was REALLY talking to Dr. Lily; Dan’s mind returns, inevitably, to obscure science fiction; and Lawrence recounts a scam for good.

Recommendations

Watching a shit ton of movies and tracking them all

Midnight Run (1988, directed by Martin Brest)

Rebel Ridge (2024, directed by Jeremy Saulnier)

Guitar Romantic by The Exploding Hearts

The Short fiction of J. G. Ballard

Cautions

The Circle (2017, directed by James Ponsoldt)

The Pacifier (2005, directed by Adam Shankman)

8mm (1999, directed by Joel Schumacher)

On this episode, we talk about Alien Vs. Predator (2004, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson). Meanwhile, Ronald explains what makes the podcast unique, Lawrence demands answers, Rahul attempts to gaslight Lawrence, and Brandon does some actual research.

Recommendations

Milk and Serial (2024, directed by Curry Barker)

Starve Acre (2023, directed by Daniel Kokotajlo)

Warlord: Fury of the God-Machine by David Anandale

Thanksgiving (2023, directed by Eli Roth)

Cautions

Predestination (2015, directed by Michael Spierig and Peter Spierig)

Starve Acre by Andrew Michael Hurley

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The Viennese Oyster

On this episode, we discuss Ruthless (2023, directed by Art Camacho.) Meanwhile, Lawrence marvels at the UI design on a human auction and Ronald talks at some length about 7-11. Also, heavy trigger warning. The movie had a ton of discussion of sexual violence, so so does this episode.

Recommendations 

Spy Kids (2001, directed by Robert Rodriguez)

8mm (1999, directed by Joel Schumacher)

Callis and Toll by David Annandale

Cautions

Paladin’s Faith by T. Kingfisher

No notes on account of surprise labor.

On this episode, we make a terrible mistake and watch Leprechaun: Origins (2014, directed by Zach Lipovsky.) Meanwhile, Rahul explains corporate intrigue at the WWE, Lawrence ponders leprechaun diplomacy, Ronald issues a rare fact check, Dan recounts experiencing racism, and Ronnie makes Dan experience some more racism.

Recommendations

Longlegs (2024, directed by Oz Perkins)

Silent Night (2023, directed by John Woo)

Every Leprechaun Movie but Origins

Rex’s Hangar YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@RexsHangar)

The Collapse of the Third Republic by William L. Shirer

5king all over the place

Cautions

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024, directed by Mark Molloy)

Cold Brook (2019, directed By William Fichtner)

Twisters (2024, directed by Lee Isaac Chung)

Plugs

Howell Dawdy’s Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/HowellDawdy)

The Entire HBO Series Dream On

On this episode, Lawrence GMs a very special RPG session for the boys. Meanwhile, Lawrence’s accents are as flawless as always, Ronald refuses to defend his actions, Brandon’s the only one willing to actually engage with a premise, and Rahul, inevitably, destroys the planet.

Here's the rules Lawrence modified: https://web.archive.org/web/20140225092746/http://wso.williams.edu/%7Emsulliva/campaigns/bubblegum/

Recommendations

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018, directed by Peter Ramsey, Bob Persichetti and Rodney Rothman)

The Mentalist (2008, created by Bruno Heller)

Babylon (2022, directed by Damien Chazell)

Alone (2015, airs on the History Channel)

Cutthroat Kitchen (2013, starring Alton Brown)

Cautions

Maxxxine (2024, directed by Ti West)

Plug

Louis Rossman (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl2mFZoRqjw_ELax4Yisf6w)

On this episode, we continue our Predator series by watching Predator 2 (1990, directed by Stephen Hopkins). Meanwhile, Lawrence explores the upside of voodoo-based governance, Ronald argues passionately against second drafts, Brandon explains leadership, and Rahul just kind of reads an NPR interview transcript for several minutes.

Recommendation

Late Night With The Devil (2024, directed by Cameron Cairnes and Colin Cairnes)

Witness (1985, directed by Peter Weir)

Gamera vs. Viras (1968, directed by Noriaki Yuasa)

The First Omen (2024, directed by Arkasha Stevenson)

Caution

There’s Something In The Barn (2023, directed by Magnus Martens)

Vivarium (2019, directed by Lorcan Finnegan)

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An awareness that cockroaches are in ground up coffee (?)

On this episode, we discuss Deep Rising (1998, directed by Stephen Sommers.) Meanwhile, Ronald’s dating techniques are discussed, Dan ponders the darkness at the heart of Treat Williams’ business model, Rahul retreats into pure nihilism, and Lawrence finds a new way to be a perv.

Recommendation 

Good Time (2017, directed by Josh Safdie and Benny Safdie)

Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1997, directed by Shusuke Kaneko)

Bear Head by Adrian Tchaikovsky

Empires of the Steppes: A History of the Nomadic Tribes Who Shaped Civilization by Kenneth W. Harl

Betraying Your Friend

Battlestar Galactica (2003-2009, developed by Ronald D. Moore)

Swan Song by Robert R. McCammon

They Thirst by Robert R. McCammon

Caution

Bastion by Phil Tucker

Twilight (2008, directed by Catherine Hardwicke)

Telling mormon polygamy jokes

Shrugs

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024, directed by George Miller)

On this episode, we discuss some episodes from the excellent and forgotten TV series Urban Gothic (2000-2001, mostly masterminded by Tom de Ville, it seems). Meanwhile, Lawrence studiously follows the law, Dan dabbles in necromancy, Ronald embraces negativity, and Rahul’s mind turns, once again, to cubes.

Recommendations

Gamera: The Giant Monster (1965, directed by Noriaki Yuasa)

Monsters of the Gévaudan: The Making of a Beast by Jay M. Smith

The Discovery of France: A Historical Geography by Graham Robb

Past Lives (2023, directed by Celine Song)

Scavenger’s Reign (2023, created by Joseph Bennett and Charles Huettner)

Cautions

Boudicca: Queen of War (2023, directed by Jesse V. Johnson)

Too Much Guacamole With Your Chips

Echo (2023, directed by Sydney Freeland and Catriona McKenzie)

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List of Massacres in Great Britain (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_massacres_in_Great_Britain)

On this episode, we discuss the pretty shitty Weird Circle episode The Possessive Dead  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=c9SQI1sBcL8&ab_channel=OldTimeRadioResearchers). Meanwhile, a half-marathon brings forth strange longings in Lawrence, Dan escapes brutal mockery by the thinnest of margins, and Ronald is haunted by Miles Teller.

Recommendations

Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire (2024, directed by Adam Wingard)

Ruthless (2023, directed by Art Camacho)

Ancient Sea Reptiles: Plesiosaurs, Ichthyosaurs, Mosasaurs, and More by Darren Naish

Baked Potato Lasagna

Cautions

The Fall Guy (2024, directed by David Leitch)

A Man in Full (2024, created by David E. Kelley)

Plug

The r/vegan subreddit for maximum cringe