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Hey, yo.  This week on Formidable Opponents, noted rock radio DJ, memorabilia collector,  co-host of Youtube's, "The Rock N Chaz" Show  and 3 times Kumite Tournament champion (non brick breaking division), Charlie  Corona joins us as we talk about movie posters, and their impact in encompassing the importance, message and feeling of a film.  On this episode, we discuss some classic poster artwork, get interrupted by Randall's daughter (he was told if it happens again, he may no longer use the thesaurus for his intros), as well as pay homage to the late Scott Hall.

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With many giving praise to the new Batman film ("The Batman"),  Formidable Opponents has decided to take a look back at the history of Batman films -- more specifically, the stars who donned the cape, cowl and rubber nippled armor.    We have now witness different cinematic interpretations of this comic book legend spanning five consecutive decades.  Together we have rejoiced, celebrated and at times questioned and winced at the attempts of the iterations that noted filmmakers have gifted us throughout our lifetimes.   No matter which superhero is your favorite, you cannot deny the caped crusader has captivated moviegoers more than any other comic book icon.   This week, we ask George Clooney for our $4.59 back...ahem, we mean discuss who best portrayed Batman.  Forgive us for the growls.

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Our favorite artists, they are just like us. They screw up.  No matter how talented and how big someone may be, no one is exempt from ever making a bad decision.  So, what happens when an established talent takes a classic and completely screws it up?  That's what we are here to discuss this week on Formidable Opponents.  You may not celebrate the fact that we brought these horrible renditions to your attention but we hope you get a laugh out of some of our insights and observations from the artists who attempted to pay tribute to their formative influences, only to completely fail (and perhaps they still make millions off those mistakes...OK, they are nothing like us).



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We did it, we made it to one year, bypassing our collective predictions by several months.  Last year, we jumped on the pandemic podcast train sending out a beacon to those who longed for the days of spandex and subsequently flannel laden music videos, three camera sitcoms where every problem gets solved in 22 minutes (plus commercials), and movies where stout men with ponytails who would break your femur clean in half.   It's been a fun first year and here's to a few more months, nay, years of overachieving.  Thanks to each of you for listening.  

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This week Formidable Opponents takes it back to where it all began.  A revolutionary era where rock first took its shape.  We are talking about those sonic overtures our ears, minds and souls still benefit from today.  60s rock music was more than popular culture, it was civilization, it was the societal oxygen that inspired movements and shaped our viewpoints.  It gave us the voices and noise a generation not only thrived on but craved.  Join us as we discuss the music from an inspired era as this week we talk 60s Rock Songs!  (No acid was dropped or church organ sounding keyboards were tuned during the making of this episode).  



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This week, Formidable Opponents is taking you back to a simpler time, a time of peace and joy before the skip intro button was created and knocked humanity down a few pegs.  A time where no matter your background, the one thing that bonded is was the weekly rhythmic intro of our favorite television shows.  A time where you ran into the house fresh from your street football or four square game just to make it on time to watch Tony Macelli slide home during a way too important softball game, or watch Tony Soprano paying his toll, showing that tv housemaids and mobsters -- they are just like us!   Join us as this week three people who have never been in Cliff Clavin's kitchen discuss and debate their favorite TV Show Opening.  

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This week Formidable Opponents discusses the most satisfying, absurd, creative and most badass movie death scenes!   Forget about shedding tears on this one, we're looking at those moments of blood shed and chaos; those long forgotten, over the top movie murders that had us sitting at the edge of our seat.  So, don't be "dead tired," and be sure to give this episode a listen.  Our picks will definitely cause some chest bursting excitement, and you can take that to the bank...the blood bank. 


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Now that our break is over and we're forcefully responding to each others' texts again, it's good to know that heading into year two, we still have such a fun time and a passion for this. Quick disclaimer: We recorded this at noon on Sunday 1/16.  We usually record Sunday night but Joseph felt if the Dallas Cowboys lost their playoff game, he wouldn't be in the mood to record. Luckily, he prepared for the worst (we'll be sure to give him plenty of grief next episode).  So, as we kick off our first podcast of 2022, we decided to go with something new, and welcoming, something that starts this year off right.  There is nothing more satisfying than when that opening lyric starts up a song that immediately and forever connects you to the piece.  Join Formidable Opponents this week as we kick off 2022 and discuss, "Best Opening Song Lyric."  

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We talked Christmas movies and music, for this, our final episode of our Christmas trilogy and final episode of the year, Formidable Opponents will be discussing those SNL Holiday skits that gave us the biggest laughs. We not only revisit some classic comedy skits, we also revisit a couple of our earliest episodes, episodes 5 and 6 where we argued which were the best female and male SNL cast members.  We also give our non-expert advice on starting a podcast, as well as discuss what we will be planning for the new year.  We'll be back in a couple of weeks and to those who have listened, supported us and became our friends in 2021 (the year we launched), from the bottom of our hearts..."Thank you for this."



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Christmas Music sets the mood, gets us in the holiday spirit,  and of course, nothing brings people together quite like complaining.  Christmas music isn't all bad but you have to admit, it can get a bit annoying, especially when you have 59 renditions of "Santa Baby" (all bad) and two of "Daddy, Don't Get Drunk This Christmas" (did we really need an updated version of this, Alan Jackson?)  This week, so you wouldn't have to, Formidable Opponents sifted through all the worst holiday music classics.  It's enough to have you shout at the top of your lungs "Well, tonight thank God it's them, instead of you!!!"

Please enjoy this early Christmas gift from us.  Bust out your Casio keyboards, for this week, Formidable Opponents debates the all-time worst Christmas songs!

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