Critics vs. Fans Podcast

We've FALLEN and we can't get up. The weather is hot and our takes are even hotter as the Summer of Bay continues with the second chapter of the Transformers franchise.

Will one of our hosts finally break down? Was Megan Fox taken from the franchise too soon? And are you mentally prepared for a "world of douchebags?" Pack your bags for Egypt in yet another episode of Critics vs. Fans! #SummerOfBay

This episode was recorded in the Daily Hive Studios in Vancouver, BC.

Edited by: Mike Sholars

It's going down: We're taking on what may be the most divisive movie franchise of the 21st century: Michael Bay's TRANSFORMERS.

Will Andrew turn out to be more of an Autobot or a Decepticon? Should Mike quit his job and become a professional voice actor? And are you ready for the spectacle of two straight dudes talking about feminism and sexualization in a non-horrible way?

Bumblebee, stop lubricating the man; it's time for CRITICS VS. FANS!

#SummerOfBay

This episode was recorded in the Daily Hive Studios in Vancouver, BC.

Edited by: Mike Sholars

And just like that, the SUMMER OF BAY(!) is upon us.

For the rest of the summer, or until Mike and Andrew get really tired of explosions, we will be talking about films from one of the most divisive directors on the planet: Michael Bay. And we're kicking it off with his mid-budget true crime thriller: Pain & Gain.

Will we fully transition into a TV theme song podcast? Did Mr. Bay finally manage to make a true art film? And is there any real life tragedy that cannot be improved by slow motion explosions?

Get your pump on and join us in this week's episode of Critics vs. Fans. #SummerofBay

This episode was recorded in the Daily Hive Studios in Vancouver, BC.

Edited by: Mike Sholars

ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!

We continue our dive into misunderstood comics adaptations with Edgar Wright's Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.

Will we see our biggest lie ever? Can both sides successfully argue about such a cult classic? And does this count as our musical episode? Get a life and find out in this BIRTHDAY SPECTACULAR episode of Critics vs. Fans!

This episode was recorded in the Daily Hive Studios in Vancouver, BC.

Edited by: Mike Sholars

As they say farewell to our two weeks of Pride Month episodes (whoops), Mike and Andrew go for one of the most divisive movies of the 2000s: Speed Racer. This hyperkinetic comic book adaptaiton from The Wachowskis was panned upon release but has emerged as a cult classic.

Will this be the episode that tears their friendship apart? Should this just become a Sister Act Podcast instead? And will we ever learn the identity of the mysterious Racer X? Listen and find out!

BONUS: This episode features the return of beloved (?) segment, "John Goodman's So Good, Man."

This episode was recorded in the Daily Hive Studios in Vancouver, BC.

Edited by: Mike Sholars

Happy Pride Month!

To celebrate the works of LGBT people in Hollywood (several weeks late, but it's cool), Mike and Andrew have decided to have their Independence Day (Resurgence) by looking at Roland Emmerich's sequel to his 1996 smash hit.

Will their low energy threaten to ruin the entire episode? Will they solve the case of the missing microphones? Will Andrew end up like an iconic Batman villain? And is Will Smith sexier than The Rock?

All this and more will be revealed in this episode of Critics vs. Fans!

This episode was recorded in the Daily Hive Studios in Vancouver, BC.

Edited by: Mike Sholars

Dear Nerds: We have some words for you.

In an extra-long (but not really) episode, Andrew and Mike are back to talk about Star Wars, and this time they don't have a baby with them!

Can they bounce back from real talk to be real funny? Will Jason Derulo sue them and end the show? And is this indeed the Horniest Star Wars Film?

Let's find out on Critics vs Fans: A Friendship Story.

This episode was recorded in the Daily Hive Studios in Vancouver, BC.

Edited by Mike Sholars.

May the forced references be with you! In this episode, Andrew and Mike embrace their next two-part special, and it's Star Wars-themed! This week, we're talking about the first-ever movie spinoff in the franchise: Rogue One!

And as a special surprise/a running joke about Star Wars fans, we have Andrew's infant son joining us in the studio! Will Thatcher have to watch his father be a liar? Will Mike give a stirring speech about what Star Wars means to him? Will the Ninja Turtles come up a lot near the end?

Choose your callsign, steal the Death Star plans, and hope for a happy ending with us!

This episode was recorded in the Daily Hive studios in Vancouver, BC.

Edited by: Mike Sholars

As our cold opens get hotter and our outros get longer, welcome back to another episode of Critics vs. Fans! This week, Mike and Andrew finish their Cloverfield two-parter by talking about The Cloverfield Paradox (A Netflx Original).

How will the coin flip fall? Will J.J. Abrams finally make our hosts break? Will they just get really exhausted near the end and start talking about Star Wars? Let's open up the Mystery Box and find out!

This episode was recorded in the Daily Hive Studios in Vancouver, BC.

Edited by: Mike Sholars

Don't call it a comeback; they've been here for weeks. Hot off equally important family-related milestones (but not really), Andrew and Mike are back on schedule, and they're talking about 10 Cloverfield Lane.

Will Mike finally get to stop lying for like, an hour? Will Andrew ever see a good disaster movie? Are you ready for an extra 15 minutes of our hosts just laughing and getting off-topic? Open the airtight hatch of your underground bunker, and let's find out!

This episode was recorded at the Daily Hive studios in Vancouver, BC.

Edited by: Mike Sholars