Boulder Punch Podcast

OUR REVIEW OF THE HIGHLY-ACCLAIMED ADAPTATION IS HERE!

There was a time where it seemed like an adaptation of The Last of Us would be in development limbo forever. Three years ago, that all changed with the announcement of the HBO series. Now, all these years later, the highly-anticipated and praised adaptation of the PlayStation classic has finally released its entire first season. There's so much to talk about with so much time to do it, so tune in as Alec and Brian discuss their thoughts on HBO's The Last of Us Season 1, as well as the most recent news in the entertainment world!

NO NIKOLAI AND CHRIS RUNNING IN A CIRCLE SHOOTING EACH OTHER, 0/10.

With the remake of Resident Evil 4 only two short weeks away, it's time for us to live up to our name and look back on the first two that helped reignite survival horror. Much like how their originals pioneered the genre, the remakes of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 helped usher in a new era in a time where it seemed like horror games kept getting shafted. While these two have their own issues -- RE3 even more so -- there is a whole lot more to love about them. So, tune in as Brian and Alec revisit two of the biggest game remakes in recent memory, discussing what worked, what didn't, and everything in between!

WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?

Quantumania has been marketed as the most important project in the Multiverse Saga thus far, especially with Kang making his move after being unleashed in Loki. Despite the plan coming to fruition, however, all of this pressure has crashed down on the film, being one of the lowest-reviewed in the entire franchise and with reports of troubled production circling about. So, what exactly caused this movie's atomization? Tune in as Alec and Brian dissect one of the most divisive MCU entries to date, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania!

BELIEVE IT OR NOT, A LOT HAS HAPPENED!

It's been about two weeks since we last recorded, and in the wake of the Super Bowl, there have been more trailers and pieces of news than you could shake a stick at. There's a whole lot to cover, so tune in as Alec and Brian break down and give their thoughts on all the new developments from the past few weeks, from rumors about Spider-Man in The Kang Dynasty to big trailers like Guardians Vol. 3 and The Flash!

NOW WITH A TALKING PROTAGONIST! (BATTERIES SOLD SEPARATELY)

When the Dead Space remake was initially announced back in 2021, everyone was skeptical, especially when Glen Schofield's Callisto Protocol was announced several months prior. After nearly two years waiting for both, only one of them ended up being well-received, and not the one anybody expected. Despite all expectations going against it, Dead Space has been lauded as one of the best remakes of all time, and Alec and Brian are ready to dig into its most fulfilling layers. So, tune in as the boys go over this remake and explain what exactly sets it apart from so many others!

YOU SHOULD'VE HEARD US OUT, JAMES.

After much anticipation from fans around the globe, James Gunn and Peter Safran finally revealed some of their plans for the DCU's first chapter, titled Gods & Monsters. While it was never going to satisfy every fan, reactions have been a lot more mixed than expected, particularly due to this not being the clean slate some of us hoped for. So, after they pitched their own slates, what do Alec and Brian think about what Gunn has in store? Tune in to find out!

WE ARE SO SORRY.

We have broken our promise about keeping the show shorter yet again in order to talk about one of the highest-regarded pieces of fiction of all time: Breaking Bad. This show started nearly fifteen years ago as an unassuming dark comedy on AMC, before evolving into the juggernaut drama we know today. There's a lot to cover across the show's five seasons, from character arcs, to favorite moments, and all the best jokes and memes in between, so buckle up and tune in for this ultra-long episode as Alec and Brian discuss the ins and outs of one of the greatest shows of all time!

HAPPY DEAD SPACE DAY!

The long-awaited Dead Space remake is finally available worldwide! To celebrate, Brian and Alec have decided to take a look back at Isaac Clarke's original adventures that started it all! The original Dead Space trilogy has (for the most part) been hugely influential for sci-fi horror in multiple mediums, so come join the boys as they go over their thoughts, preferences, and experiences with these survival horror classics!

WE HAVE IDEAS FOR YOU TO STEAL!

With the recent hirings of James Gunn and Peter Safran as the head producers of DC Studios, many people are wondering what the first slate of this rebooted universe will look like. Many people also have desires and ideas for what this slate should look like, and the boys are no exception. Tune in as Brian and Alec share their visions for what a Phase 1 of the new DCU should look like and why!

"ELLIE, DON'T KILL HER! SHE'S THE LAST OF US, TOO!"

Alec and Brian agree on most things, as they've established they are basically variants of each other from different dimensions. The Last of Us Part II is one of the few points of contention between them. Alec believes it's a masterpiece, while Brian believes it should be thrown to the clickers. Once and for all, the two will duke it out in this jam-packed extra-long episode to figure out who truly has the correct opinion on a subjective piece of media! Tune in to see if the hosts will give in to the cycle of violence, or if the ghost of Joel will help friendship prevail!