This week, we discuss the cultural phenomenon of the bachelor (or bachelorette) party and whether or not the extended party weekends surrounding these life events is just right or too much. Also, we revolutionize the night out with a new concept: the Designated Decision Maker.

This week, Variant guest hosts Laura Barnett and Jennifer Lopez discuss the season finale of 'LOKI.' How does it rank, compared to the other Disney+ series? Is Miss Minutes the true big bad of the next phase of the MCU? And which Loki variant is marriage material?

This week, we welcome guest Brad Murray to talk about one of the finest films ever made, 'The Shawshank Redemption.' We rave about the subtle brilliance of the move and discuss it's Ohio connections in this Leftovers episode of N.A.

This week, we take a look at the first two episodes of the Disney+ series "Loki" and it's greater implications for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. What's going on with the Sacred Timeline? And is the true villain of the series the one sitting in front of the screen?

This week, we examine John Krasinski's "A Quiet Place Part II" and how it stacks up against the original - and compare the plot to a riveting session of Dungeons & Dragons. What questions does the film leave unanswered? And what is coming in an inevitable Part III?

This week, we discuss the inventive and surprising Amazon Original Series "INVINCIBLE." What happens when Earth finds out a superman isn't so trustworthy, after all? Robert Kirkman's graphic novel (which became this series) tackles that question.

This week, as a (belated) celebration of Star Wars Day, we invite guest Eric Rieser to discuss the First Order (and Second Order and Third Order) in which you should consider watching the Star Wars Saga. In order? The Machete Method? With palette cleansers? We explore three methods for optimal viewing.

This week, we discuss the legacy of George A. Romero's "of the Dead" films and rumors of an unfinished Romero script being workshopped in Hollywood. What could it be about? Will zombies rise up to trample the bourgeoisie?

This week, we breakdown the Disney+ original "Falcon and The Winter Soldier" and discuss why it's important and why it - at times - misses the mark. Also, what does it mean for the future direction of the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

This week, we welcome guest Brandom Beam to discuss a paradigm-shifting idea by our own Marc Finch - what if we made each week six days instead of seven? We also discuss other Chops Hits such as work slippers and kid food.