Coffee and Deathsticks

Danny and Kevin discuss the first four episodes of The Penguin, a refreshingly solid program that don't reinvent the wheel or nothin' but it sure does drive smooth, know what I mean kid? Fun performances, move-it-along plotting, and classy connections to the wider Batman universe make for a pleasant addition to the streaming landscape.

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The Battle of Eregion is over; the battle for streaming algorithms is about to begin. Season 2 of The Rings of Power has ended, and the fanbase is torn. Half seem overjoyed at the depiction of the tragedy of Celebrimbore and continue to ship "Haladriel." The other half are mad that orcs have families and that there is one black elf. Danny and Kevin are here to offer checks and balances. Mellons, can't we all just get along and admit the show is...okay?

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Danny and Kevin return to the forge to discuss the first four episodes of the second season of The Rings of Power. Expectations were low and they were met in that this show is still not good. The fellas discuss its strengths (music, Harfoots, wizards, Tom Bombadil, the Dwarves) and its weaknesses (everything else). Listen to hear all the latest from the exciting world of corporations mining IP like mithril. 

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Danny and Kevin return to their favorite* franchise: Alien. Or is it officially called the Aliens Franchise? More like the Alien$ franchise, am I right folks? In the latest installment, our intrepid heroes journey through a massive wreck to see if there is anything of value that can get them to paradise. Is that a summary of Alien: Romulus or a summary about this podcast? There's only one way to find out. 
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Danny and Kevin continue their summer of watching boring TV with a discussion of Season 2 of House of the Dragon. It's just not doing it for them, folks. Something is missing and the fellas aren't exactly sure what it is but maybe they'll figure it out in two years when they tune in for Season 3 of this show that they don't really like. In the meantime, email the pod at [email protected] or follow it on Instagram.

Election season is in the air, and contentious feelings have even seeped their way into Coffee and Deathsticks. For what feels like the first time in show history, Danny and Kevin could not disagree more on a movie more than they do with Deadpool and Wolverine. Listen to the love and hate expressed about the flick and decide for yourself which side you are on. Or don't, it's just a movie.

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Danny and Kevin close the book on another Star War. Why do they subject themselves to storytelling that is clearly not meant for them? Why does anyone? Why can't we all just grow up and get along? The fellas discuss The Acolyte in particular and, as per usual, the wider Star Wars universe in general. Incidentally, Jeffrey Epstein didn't kill himself.

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Danny and Kevin continue their discussion around Season 2 of Hot D. And it is...good, it's good. It's a good program. But, like, guys...Game of Thrones was so great. Even when it was stupid. Hot D is never stupid. At it's worst, it's just kind of dull and over-reliant on shenanigans and happenstance. But the dragons are cool! Sort of. Your hosts are getting old, is what this episode is saying. Or are things getting getting too smooth and safe? Who knows? Danny and Kevin do.

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House of the Dragon returns after two years, and Danny and Kevin aren't quite sure what to make of this program. The look, sound, and sense of dread will remind viewers of Game of Thrones, but is this show as good? Danny and Kevin recap the Season 2 premiere, discussing the show's reliance on whacky misunderstandings, foot fetishes, and their love for actors who play young Starks.

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Danny and Kevin return to the trough for some more Star Wars slop. This time, it's set 100 years before The Phantom Menace and has already created a number of continuity errors certain to enrage both the Wookieepedia weirdos and Kevin. How does The Acolyte measure up to other Disney+ Star Wars tales? Is the show a Kaufmanesque gag? Why doesn't Harvey Dent recognize The Joker until after he takes his face mask off during the hospital bed scene in The Dark Knight? All these questions and more can be found within. 

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