Binge Essentials

Kelly Ruelas joins David and Romeo this week as they travel to Harlan County to talk about Justified.  Starring Modesto's finest, Timothy Olyphant, Justified spanned six memorable seasons that Kelly couldn't wait to dive deep into the coal mines to discuss.  Was Raylan Givens always justified in his actions?  Was Boyd his own worst enemy?  Grab a jar of Maggie Bennett's apple pie moonshine and join us at Ellstin Limehouse's diner in Noble's Holler.  You don't want to miss this.

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Garrett Neeley joins David and Romeo to discuss The Mighty Ducks films!  Listen to Garrett explain how The Mighty Ducks are the pinnacle of 90's family films.  His knowledge can't be matched as we explored if The Mighty Ducks were ever really good and how many children's lives Coach Reilly ruined.  Grab your ice stakes and hockey sticks.  We're waiting for you at the ice rink.

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David and Romeo are taking March 11 off, but they it's a good time to quickly let people know what we are and teasing the episodes for the coming weeks.  Make sure to share Binge Essentials with your friends!  We'll be back Thursday, March 18!

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David slides over to the guest seat this week to share his thoughts about Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy.  The trio of films left quite the impact on David.  With comic films reaching their potential higher than ever over the last decade, does he believe they still hold up to today's standard?  Is Tobey Maguire the best Spider-Man?  Was Topher Grace as Venom an inspiring casting choice?  Did we want a fourth film?  Feel that tingle?  That means you need to hit the play button.

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A friend of the show, Laura, has volunteered as guest for this week's discussion of The Hunger Games film series.  With Laura's fandom and knowledge of the book and film series, she helps David and Romeo dive deep into the world of Panem.  Are these films the superior YA adaptation?  Is Jennifer Lawrence too sexy to play Katniss Everdeen?  Is Josh Hutcherson the equivalent of a baby chick?  Can Liam Hemsworth act?  Listen now to learn all the answers to these questions and so much more!

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Jamie Yingst joins David and Romeo this week to discuss The Good Place!  The Good Place provided many laughs in its four seasons while also introducing many philosophical concepts along the way.  As a fan of the show and very knowledgeable in psychology and philosophy, Jamie couldn't be more perfect for the discussion.  Meet us over at the clam chowder fountain.  You mother forkers don't want to miss this. 

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The Valentine's Day weekend is near and there is no better time to revisit the iconic love story of Bella and Edward in the Twilight Saga.  Maxx Hirsch joins David and Romeo to discuss the impact the film series has on fans and pop culture.  Maxx provides a literally perspective on vampires that contributes to the discussion so much more than David and Romeo could ever anticipate.  Even if you're not a fan of Twilight, this is a discussion you don't want to miss.

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Tyler Nyquist returns to Binge Essentials to discuss one of the most iconic comedies of the 20th Century: Cheers!  With 11 seasons under its belt, Cheers is the longest show and spurned the longest discussion we've had to date.  So come get away to a bar where everybody knows your name.

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Forcing Spike's Chris Dunne returns to the show to discuss Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy!  We behaved ourselves and did not impersonate all the great characters throughout the series.  Instead, we dive deep into this world of Gotham City and reflect on how the series shaped our expectations of comic book film adaptations.  Did we want more of these movies?  Is The Dark Knight Rises criticized too harshly?  Listen now to find out.

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With a new POTUS in office, Romeo wanted to play guest for his favorite political drama, The West Wing.  Due to the polarizing political climate, the series has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years.  Do Americans yearn for more diplomatic times in politics and find that in The West Wing?  Are the post-Sorkin years unfairly criticized?  Join us in the Oval Office to find out.

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