During episode 124 of the podcast, we take a look at the latest 3-week lockdowns in Michigan and lockdowns in Illinois.  For a taste test, we have the podcast Thanksgiving pre-game, a Deep Fried Turkey sandwich from Arbys, and Fireball Eggnog.  In addition, we review John Rambo making his Mortal Kombat 11 debut as well as Assassin’s Creed Valhalla on the PS4. Next we take a look at BV’s pick from last week and how the Ravens screwed him.

Taste Test

Deep-Fried Turkey Club Arbys, Sweet Potato Waffle Fries, and Fireball Eggnog

Reviews and Thoughts

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (PS4)

Mortal Kombat 11 DLC Rambo, Rain, and Melina

I am Greta (HULU)

We are the Champions (Netflix)

Kevin Hart: Zero Fxxcks Given (Netflix)

Steve’s Animation Corner

Inside Pixar (Disney+)

BV’s COLD Lock Pick Of the Week

Recap: Ravens -7 at NE (-110) $10 to win $19.10

Vikings -7 vs. Cowboys (-110) $10 to win $19.10

Hard Earned Review

Luna, Amazon streaming service

Have to download the app on PC or tablet

2 options $5.99 for base and arcade type games, $15.99 for Ubisoft package

Worked well at Work with 100 mbs wifi, test at home. 

Game selection is lackluster. 

New to Watch

Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square (Netflix)

Shawn Mendes: In Wonder (Netflix)

Larry the Cable Guy: Remain Seated (Netflix)

The Flight Attendant (HBO Max, Kaley Cuoco)

Saved by the Bell (Peacock)

Pugilism/Strong Man Report

UFC Fight Night from UFC APEX

Rafael dos Anjos decision Paul Felder

UFC 255 from UFC APEX tonight

Deivison Figueredo v Alex Perex

Valentina Schevchenko v Jennifer Maia

Want to see the buys on this PPV

NEWS

New juicier and healthier Beyond Meat burger.

Space Force S2 is coming to Netflix 

Sinbad recently had a stroke 

The New Day coming to Gears of War 5

Conan O’Brien ending his talk show will do a Variety show for HBO Max

Wonder Woman 84 going to HBO Max and Soul going to Disney+ Dec. 25th

For episode 123 we try a brand new flavor of peanut from Planters, Natural Ice Beer flavored. For this month’s VR review both Charles and Steve look at Half-Life Alyx available on Steam. BV gives his lock of the week and much more!

Taste Test

Planters Natty Light Flavored Peanuts

Reviews and Thoughts

Moonbase 8 (Showtime)

Ratched S1 (Netflix Michelle’s thoughts) 5 out of 10

The Cost of Winning (HBO)

St Frances Academy Baltimore Maryland

Steve’s Animation Corner

A Death In The Family (DC Animated)

VR Game Corner

* Half-Life Alyx (Steam VR, Oculus Quest 2)

Preview Medal of Honor: Above & Beyond (Oculus and Steam VR)

BV’s COLD Lock Pick Of the Week

Recap: Saints +4.5 at TB (-110) $10 to win $19.10

Ravens -7 at NE (-110) $10 to win $19.10

Hard Earned Review

Google Stadia One Year Later

New to Watch

The Crown (Netflix)

The Liberator (Netflix Hybrid animation WW2 show)

The Neighborhood (CBS)

Bob Hearts Abishola (CBS)

His Dark Materials S2  (HBO)

The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special (DIsney+)

Animaniacs (Hulu)

Trolls: TrollsTopia (Peacock & Hulu)

Pugilism/Strong Man Report

UFC Fight from UFC APEX

Glover Texeira R3 Submission Thiago Santos

Andrei Arlovski Decision Tanner Boser

Ramiz Brahimaj nearly loses ear

BKFC 14 live tonight from Miami Florida

NEWS

Square Enix lost 48 million on the Avengers game.

AEW has multiple wrestling games in development

McDonald’s working on a plant-based burger.

Quiet Place 3 has the green light and will be on track for 2022

Vin Diesel Bloodshot movie is getting a sequel, not sure why.

To no surprise, Mass Effect Remastered coming.

Gamepass getting better added EA Play games and new games, also if you sign up you get a free month of Disney+

LEGO Masters renewed for Season 2 with Will Arnett on Fox

In episode 122 we take a look at the week-long election coverage and our voting experience. We try Sugar-Free Starburst Pink Drink and we cover the final season of Banshee and Watchdog Legion from Ubisoft.  BV gives us his pick and Charles reviews his new Echo earbuds.

Taste Test

Sugar-Free Starburst Drink Mix

Reviews and Thoughts

Banshee S4 (Cinemax)?

WatchDog Legion (PS4 Ubisoft) 

Succession S1 (HBOMax)

Steve’s Animation Corner

* Ducktales Season 2 (Return of Darkwing Duck)

Restaurant Review

Miyako Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi 

BV’s COLD Lock Pick Of the Week

Recap: Eagles -10 vs Cowboys 

Saints +4.5 at TB (-110) $10 to win $19.10

Hard Earned Review

KASA Spot Camera

Echo Buds

New to Watch

Holidate (Netflix)

A Teacher (FX)

Killing Eve: S3 (Hulu)

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Induction (HBO)

B Positive (CBS)

My Little Pony: Pony Life (Discovery Family)

CMA Awards (ABC)

Pugilism/Strong Man Report

UFC Fight Night Tonight

BKFC 14 Friday from South Florida

NEWS

Apple TV app coming to Xbox and Playstation

Weird streaming rights: Harry Potter cannot be streamed right now

Castle Rock on Hulu done after the second season. 

PS5 Online only for Launch

Johnny Depp drops out of Fantastical Beasts

 

In episode 121 we take a look at the new World Series champions and talk about the big Michigan choke job. Also, we look back at Sean Connery’s movies since he passed away this week. BV gives his lock of the week and we take a good look at the Oculus Quest 2.

Reviews and Thoughts

Banshee S3 (Cinemax)

Mandalorian Episode 1 S2 (Disney+ Review Premier then come back end of the season)

Call of Duty Modern Warfare Halloween Warzone

Witches (HBOMax)

Netflix Roundup of Mediocrity

Oktoberfest Beer & Blood

Barbarians

La Revolution

Dave (FX on HULU)

BV’s Mandalorian Challenge

Steve’s Animation Corner

Blood of Zeus  (Powerhouse Animation, Netflix)

Tiny Toons coming to HBO Max, Animaniacs coming to HULU November 20th

BV’s COLD Lock Pick Of the Week

Recap: Bills (-10.5) at NYJ (-110; $10 to pay $19.10)-

Chiefs (-20) v. NYJ (-108; $10 to pay $19.30) NOTE: I made this pick at 10:00am CST Sunday

Hard Earned Review

Oculus Quest 2

Pros –  Good price $299, Wireless, Fits big head, controller battery life really good, can play Origin and Steam games with Link Cable, hand tracking, can stream to iPad

Cons – Accessories are expensive (cord $79.99), limited games, Facebook account needed, default head strap not comfortable 

Vader Immortal & Tetris Effect

Debut the new segment The VR Corner, once a month we take a look at a VR game we recommend. First up is Half-Life Alyx for November. 

HP Pavilion 24” Touch-Screen All-in-One (Intel Core i5, 12 GB Memory, 256 GB SSD)

New to Watch

Dawson’s Creek S1-6 (Netflix)

Looney Tunes (1930-1969 HBO Max)

The Good Doctor (ABC)

This is Us (NBC)

Young Sheldon (CBS)

Moon Base 8 (Showtime Fred Armisen and John C Riley)

In episode 120 we take a look at the starting of the Big Ten season. We had live updates from BV on the Penn State game and make predictions on the Michigan game. BV gives us his pick of the weekend we all take a look at the new Borat movie streaming on Amazon Prime.  Also, we clean some ears and find out Charles has very clean ears.

Taste Test

Lays Nashville Hot Chips

Reviews and Thoughts

Banshee S2 (Cinemax)

Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)

Borat 2 (Amazon)

On the Rocks (Apple TV+)

John Bronco (HULU)

Mafia 2 (Steve’s Thoughts)

Mafia 3 (Charles’s Thoughts)

Steve’s Animation Corner

Preview: Blood of Zeus (Like God of War)

GENNDY TARTAKOVSKY’S PRIMAL (HBO Max/Adult Swim)

BV’s COLD Lock Pick Of the Week

Recap: Bengals +8 at Colts (-110; $10 to pay $19.10)

Bills (-10.5) at NYJ (-110; $10 to pay $19.10)-

Hard Earned Review

Eufy Flood light security camera

Ear Camera

New to Watch

Mandalorian S2 (Disney+)

I am Vengeance Retaliation (Netflix Wade Barret Stars)

Move S1 (Netflix Doc on choreography and Dancing)

Truth Seekers S1 (Amazon, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost)

Ultimate Viking Sword (Disney+ Nat Geo making of best Viking sword the Ulfberht)

The Witches (HBO Max Goosbump/Kids Horror)

Chelsea Handler: Evolution (HBO Max)

Superstore S6 (NBC)

American Housewife S5 (ABC)

Pugilism/Strong Man Report

UFC 254 from Fight Island

Robert Whittaker Decision Jared Cannoneir

Khabib R2 Submission Justin Gaethje

Announces retirement after the fight

$65 to buy PPV Steve is upset

UFC Fight Night next Saturday from UFC APEX

Uriah Hall v Anderson Silva

In episode 119 we try the new Ghost Pepper Donut from Dunkin Donuts. Also, we take a look at QAnon and the conspiracy surrounding that. Then we preview the college football games, mostly Alabama vs Georgia.  Bill gives his lock of the week and much more!

Taste Test

Ghost Pepper Donut from Dunkin Donuts

Reviews and Thoughts

SEE (Apple TV Jason Mamoa)

Banshee S1 (Cinemax)

The Cabin with Bert Kreischer

Steve’s Animation Corner

Invincible Trailer

BV’s COLD Lock Pick Of the Week

Recap: Rams -7 at Washington (-112; $10 to pay $19.00)

Bengals +8 at Colts (-110; $10 to pay $19.10)

Unboxing

Eufy Flood light security camera

New to Watch

Dream House Makeover (Netflix)

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction S3 (Netflix)

The Trial of the Chicago 7 (Netflix)

What the Constitution Means to Me (Amazon Special)

Once Upon a Snowman (Disney+)

Honest Thief (Liam Neeson Theaters)

RAW season Debut (USA)

The Amazing Race (CBS)

Supermarket Sweep (ABC)

Card Sharks (ABC)

The Voice (NBC)

The Goldbergs (ABC)

The Conners (ABC)

Black-ish (ABC)

Pugilism/Strong Man Report

BKFC 13 from Kansas

Joey Beltran KO Nico Hernandez

Conor McGregor to fight Dustin Poirier in January at 170 apparently

UFC Fight Night from Fight Island

Brian Ortega v Chan Sung Jung Korean Zombie

Katlyn Chookagian v Jessica Andrade

NEWS

Chromecast finally figured out to use a remote

Former Bachelorette Contestant was sued by the production for $100,000

Dancing with the Stars and Big Brother have better ratings going against National League Championship Series 

CBS making a Silence of The Lambs prequel series following Clarice

Dexter returning for 10 episode limited series for Showtime.

New Buck Rodgers Movie in the works from Legendary Studios (Behind the new Dune movie)

Amazon is looking to buy Coming To America 2 and release it on Dec 18th for $125 million.

On episode 118 we introduce a new segment New Eats. We will take a look at new restaurants that one of us visits. This week we take a look at Bubba’s 33.  In addition, we review The Order, Walking Dead finale, The Tax Collector, WWE Battlegrounds, the Boys final for season 2, and more. Bill gives us his pick of the week and we catch up on all the crazy news with the Michigan governor this week.

Reviews and Thoughts

The Order S1 (Netflix)

Walking Dead Season Finale

The Tax Collector

WWE Battlegrounds (PS4 2K)

Mythic Quest: Ravens Banquet (Apple TV)

Boys S2 Final

Good Eats S16

Mafia 2 (PS4)

Steve’s Animation Corner

Black ‘ish Election Special

BV’s COLD Lock Pick Of the Week

Recap:  Cowboys -4 over Browns  (-104; $10 to pay $19.70) 

Rams -7 at Washington (-112; $10 to pay $19.00)

New to Watch

The Cabin with Bert Kreischer

Deaf U (Netflix)

A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting (Netflix)

Evil Eye (Amazon, Indian Thriller)

A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote (HBO Max, Stage Version)

Clouds (Disney+ Singer gets cancer)

Next (Fox)

Pugilism/Strong Man Report

UFC Fight Night from Fight Island

Holly Holm Decision Irene Aldana

UFC Fight Night Tonight

Marlon Moraes v Cory Sandhagen

BKFC 13 Tonight from Salina Kansas 9pm

No Female fights for Steve 

Sam Shoemaker returns to the squared circle

 

In episode 117 we take a look at the Presidential Debate, and all the COVID cases hitting the NFL. We preview some college games and BV gives his pick of the week.  For a taste test, Charles brings back powder milk from our childhood.  We review Mafia the Definitive Edition for the PS4 and PC, as well as Star Wars Squadrons for PS4 on the VR headset.

Reviews and Thoughts

Utopia (Amazon)

Fargo S4 Premiere (FX)

South Park Pandemic Special (Comedy Central)

Mafia Definitive Edition (PS4, PC, Xbox)

Star Wars Squadrons in VR (PS4)

Pen15 S2 (HULU)

Steve’s Animation Corner

Dragon’s Dogma S1 (Netflix)

BV’s COLD Lock Pick Of the Week

Patriots Cover last week’s Pick (Now 1-1)  $10 paid $19.10 – Down $.90 total

BV’s current pick:  Cowboys -4 over Browns  (-104; $10 to pay $19.70) 

New to Watch

Dick Johnson Is Dead (Netflix Doc on last days of the woman’s father)

Song Exploder (Netflix Music process series)

Hubie Halloween (Netflix Adam Sandler)

Monsterland (Hulu)

Books of Blood (Hulu Movie)

Wild Card: The Downfall of a Radio Loudmouth (HBO Max)

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time (PS4 Xbox) 

Super Mario Bros 35 (Switch)

Pugilism/Strong Man Report

UFC 253 from Fight Island

Israel Adesanya R2 KO Paulo Costa

Everyone saying Adesanya has Gyno from PEDs

UFC Fight night from Fight Island

Holly Holm v Irene Aldana

NEWS

Xbox Series X preview reviews coming in all very positive. Internet rumor Microsoft looking to buy SEGA.

Use your palm to buy things with Amazon One

Randy Orton Tatoo artist suing 2K for use of it in the game

Saved By The Bell Reboot coming November 25th to Peacock

F is For Family renewed for 5th and Final season.

For episode 116 we start with condolences to Raod Warrior Animal (Joe Laurinaitis) and Gale Sayers both passed away this week. Notre Dame postpones their game against Wake Forest due to COVID outbreaks. In addition, the NFL was hit with some major injuries, especially the San Francisco 49ers. For a taste test this week we try the new Spicy Chicken McNuggets. Also, we review Yellowstone season 3, Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal Age of Resistance Tactics, and Tenet.

Charles lets us in on all his Netflix shows such as The Great British Baking Show, The Great Pottery Throwdown, and The Long Way Up.  BV makes his new pick for the week and we debate what would happen between Lebron James and Colby Covington in a fight.

New to Watch

Enola Holmes (Netflix)

A Perfect Crime S1 (Netflix) 1991 Killing of Detlev Rohwedder

Fargo S4 (FXX)

The Weakest Link (NBC)

The Masked Singer (FOX)

AGT Final (NBC)

Utopia (Amazon, John Pimpsack and Rain Wilson)

Pugilism/Strong Man Report

Colby Covington calls Lebron James a pussy after the fight

Calls out BLM for being a sham

UFC 253 Tonight from Fight Island

Israel Adesanya v Paulo Costa

Conor McGregor allegedly fighting Manny Pacquiao in the MiddleEast

NEWS

Microsoft buys Bethesda 7.5 Billion

Both PS5 and Xbox Series X pre-orders sold out quickly

Netflix cancels Dark Crystal

Supergirl is no more after 6 seasons

Ellen and Jimmy Kimmel both back on their shows after a rocky summer.

Where is Pat Mcafee??

Another cloud-based game streaming service from Amazon this time: Luna

Episode 115 we discuss the return of the Big Ten on October 24th. Then we try Jay-Z cognac D’usse. In addition, Steve tries out Playstation VR and the Iron Man game and Charles tells about Ramy on Hulu. Also do not miss out on BV’s new Cold Lock of the week, the Minnesota Vikings.

Reviews and Thoughts

Yellowstone S2 (Peacock)

Capone (Tom Hardy)

Ramy S2 (HULU)

Steve’s Animation Corner

Phineas and Ferb The Movie Candace Against the Universe

BV’s COLD Lock Pick Of the Week

NFL: Vikings +3 at Colts

Hard Earned Reviews

PSVR Iron Man VR and Ace Combat 7

New to Watch

America’s Book of Secrets S2 (Netflix)

Dragons Dogma S1 (Netflix)

The Emmy Awards (ABC)

ACM Awards  (CBS)

Crysis Remastered (Xbox, PS4)

Mafia: Definitive Edition (Everything)

Tennis World Tour 2 (PS4, Xbox, PC)