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Today begins a triptych of episodes Saint and Jim are affectionately referring to as the "Trilogy of Fail." Because — lets face it — while nobody in entertainment ever sets OUT to make a turkey, sometimes it happens anyway. And since more than a few movies have fallen flat on their celluloid faces lately, they're gonna start with movies that underperformed. Movies can flop for any number of reasons. Maybe the director bailed mid-project, perhaps the studio meddled with the script, or it could be that the cast wasn't up to the challenge. Or, the whole thing could've just been doomed from the start. Whatever the reason, some movies just eat it right out of the gate. So in the first of a trio of installments, our boys break down the biggest box-office disappointments in cineplex history, all of which opened, and then immediately landed with a thud. So grab some popcorn and earhole it up.

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It may not have been a "Goonies" or "Ghostbusters"-level cultural touchstone of the time, but the Richard Pryor/John Candy flick "Brewster's Millions" is still a beloved '80s movie many of us remember with serious fondness. The plot was the sort of Reagan-era contrivance that could only have flown in the "Greed is good" decade: Pryor's character finds himself in possession of a $30 million windfall from a recently deceased relative. And if he can spend it all in 30 days with nothing tangible to show for it (e.g., real estate, cars or other assets), he'll inherit another $300 million. What follows? Your standard '80s-flavored zany madcap antics. So Saint and Jim got to thinking...how would THEY burn through the Benjamins in a similar situation? And for that matter, how would YOU? Let's dive into the vault Scrooge McDuck style and find out. Plus: news, natch.

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"We're gonna need a bigger boat." "There's no place like home." "Inconceivable!" The classic movie, TV or video game quote serves a very important purpose: it's a clearly defined, self-contained, and universally understood reference to a well-written piece of entertainment that can apply to any number of life situations. When well-placed, a sharp line can act as a timeless (and timely) conversational lubricant that acts like a pop-culture parfait of sorts — it's layered, easily digestible, and can serve as a sweet and satisfying finisher to a more substantial situation. Plus, you can see who else has eaten it up, then use it as a litmus test to find other people who share your taste. In this episode of Fuel Your Fandom, Saint and Jim do a rapid rundown of some of the most quotable quips from the world of nerd media. Did your favorite bon mot make the list? Only one way to find out! Friends, Romans, countrymen...Lend us your earholes.    

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The Fuel Your Fandom podcast returns! Season seven launches with a round-up of all the news that's fit to nerd, the obligatory "This is not a political podcast" vitriol in reference to, well — *gestures broadly at literally everything*, and an "Old Men Bitchin' About Their Health" segment that's actually got some GOOD news for a change. Then — on to the walking dead. If you're a geek in 2025, you've got a zombie survival plan. What are you gonna wear? Eat? Are you more of a blunt melee weapon wielder, or a projectile person? And if you haven't done your cardio, you'd better hope the reanimated corpses you need to navigate and survive are the lumbering Romero types over the "28 Days" runners. No matter what, any plan is better than none. So bring your earholes over to the start of Season 7, and let us pump some undead dorkery into your BRAAAAAINS.  

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Saint and Jim are saying "so long" to season six with a bit of an odds-n'-ends episode. Reason being, sometimes they toss out possible topics that are intriguing, but not necessarily beefy enough to carry much of a look. F'rinstance, when exactly did the "Terminator" franchise jump the shark? Why were we all irrationally afraid of quicksand as kids? And what's more intimidating: hiking across Death Valley, or taking a casual sail through the Bermuda Triangle? No topic too big — but, um...maybe some are too small. Also: nerdy news they had to get out before the annual winter hiatus hit. So, see ya soon! But in the meantime: earholes.  

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Now that Jame's Gunn's new Big Blue Boy Scout trailer has hit the interwebs, Saint and Jim thought it might be time to dig a little into The Supe You Think Of When You Think Of Supes — mostly 'cuz it's right there in his name. Not a bird, not a plane, but Kal-El himself. He's been depicted on-screen countless times, dating all the way back to '50s serials right up to yesterday. But who's YOUR Clark? Are you a Cavill person? Soft spot in your heart for Reeve? Or are you holding out "it means hope" for Corenswet? No matter whose "S" is your favorite, go ahead and lend the guys your earholes as they take a look at all the Supermen who have soared across your screens, then let 'em know who YOUR fave Son of Krypton is.

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Everyone needs a day off from time to time, whether that's due to fun activities, it unplanned family events requiring your attention. In this particular case, Ol' Jim needed the week off, so Saint recruited his lovely better half to step into the co-host chair to discuss the nature of fandom, how it can start, and what it even means. Plus news and memes galore! Fun times for all. Unless maybe if you drive a cybertruck. Then probably not. 

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No matter what your feelings are on Disney, there’s no denying it: the Mouse House is a complete entertainment juggernaut. Movies, TV, video games…you name it, they do it, and well. But there’s one aspect of their entertainment empire that — despite being absolutely amazing — often gets overlooked. And that’s the music. Disney films have been responsible for some of the catchiest, ear-wormiest, toe-tappin’est tunes in cinema history. And even a couple of grizzled, cynical old-timers like Saint and Jim have to admit as much. From the bouncy “Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo” to the calypso-flavored “Kiss the Girl” to more modern classics like “Let it Go,” Disney ditties slap just as hard as any Billboard chart-topper. So in this episode, the boys break down some of the biggest bangers of Disneydom.

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Advertising. Even just saying the word makes people roll their eyes, since the culture has managed to find ways to cram ads into every bloody crevice in the universe now. We even pay extra just to skip them a lot of the time. But it wasn't always that way, was it? Back in the last golden age of advertising (in the '80s and '90s, which was basically the last best time for everything pop-cultural), ads were actually a form of entertainment in and of themselves. In this edition of FYF, Saint and Jim take a look back at the retro ads of their youth, which — despite being little but crass marketing — still have the ability to evoke a very specific brand of nostalgia. So get your skis shined up, grab a stick of Juicy Fruit, and put this in your earholes.  

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Okay, so — total disclosure: Saint and Jim are still doing a little bit of a mood whiplash tour; flailing somewhere in the middle of blinding rage, crushing sorrow and pants-filling terror. But getting back to something that passes for normal (here during the calm before the storm period of the proceedings) seemed like a good idea. So they sincerely hope you're as consoled by hearing this episode on binge-able comfort media as they were in recording it. Things are probably gonna get weird here right quick, but they're still gonna do their best to bring you as much friendly noise as they can, as we all ride out yet another horrifyingly unprecedented period in history. Thanks for listening.