Casting for Fun Podcast

For the second episode of the first three episode week of the podcast, we're celebrating the 40th anniversary of Rocky IV. Friends of the show Fernando Pineda and Nick Turner return to discuss all things Rocky IV. And stay tuned for Friday's episode looking about on the Ewoks: Battle for Endor.

In a special three episode week of the show, I review the first Pierce Bronson Bond movie, Goldeneye, for its 30th anniversary. This episode also contains other entertainment news such as Shohei Ohtani winning his 4th NL MVP award, Soundgarden's induction into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, the Super Mario Bros. Galaxy movie trailer, and much more! Goldeneye talk starts around the 17:00 mark.

One of the 80's best albums, Dead Man's Party by Oingo Boingo, just turned 40 years old and to celebrate the occasion, friend of the show James Strong returns to discuss the record track by track. We go over the themes of the Day of the Dead, Danny Elfman poking fun at himself for the music video to Weird Science, and how fun and entertaining this album truly is!

Dodger Nation is going insane! This week we celebrate the 9th World Series title in franchise history as LA's Dodgers are the 2025 World Series champs! Regulars to the show Fernando Pineda, Jeff Haskins, and Nick Turner all return to discuss the many interesting aspects and exciting plays of the World Series, go in detail into the epic 18 inning game 3 victory, and what the Dodgers may do moving forward into 2026.

Linkin Park's landmark debut album is turning 25th and to celebrate the occasion, my younger brother Danny returns to discuss this incredible album track by track. We briefly go over the early history of the band, discuss how we first discovered the band, and the appeal of an album that deals with topics of loneness and isolation to the tune of heavy guitars and rap beats.

Nintendo of America has a vast, interesting history and as we commemorate the 40th anniversary of the NES's North American launch, friend of the show and gaming fanatic Nathan Wolfe returns to discuss the early history of the company dating back to the end of the 19th century, the development of the Famicom in Japan, and the gamble and success of the NES in America. We also go over our picks for the ten best NES games. What's your favorite Nintendo game?

It's time for Dodgers Post Season Baseball! We're discussing the incredible games we have gotten so far from the boys in Blue as the team looks to run it back for 2025. Dodger super fans Jeff Haskins, Tadd Turner, and Nick Turner all return to discuss game one of the National League division series against the Phillies, preview game two, and discuss the legendary career of Clayton Kershaw.

We're back after a brief hiatus to discuss the highly anticipated 14th season of King of the Hill! Friend of the show Eddie Ramirez returns to discuss our favorite episodes and jokes from season 14, where the show may be headed in season 15 and beyond, and briefly discuss the Dodgers and the MLB postseason at the top of the show.

I'm flying solo this week to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the cult classic film, Serenity. I go over my favorite scenes and memories watching this movie 20 years ago and discuss the great performances from Nathan Fillion, Summer Glau, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and the rest of the amazing cast. Spoilers as usual. Shiny!

Sports correspondent and friend of the show Steven Cable returns to discuss a wide range of sports topics: the return of the NFL, what's going on with College football including the touchdown of the year candidate by Ja'Kobe Lane of USC, the recent struggles of the Dodgers but the bright spot that Clayton Kershaw has been for the team, and the crazy Phillies Karen women! Lastly, we discuss a fantastic event happening at Cable airport this upcoming Saturday, September 13. Be sure to check it out if you're local!