"That was two wishes. Take your time with the third. Or you will wish you had never been born." This week, Aaron and James show you the world ... a world of subpar animation! Join your hosts as they ask that age old question: does a TV budget and the lack of Robin Williams make for a poor Aladdin sequel? Or, like a diamond in the rough, does this direct-to-video flick rise above expectations? Grab your VHS player and buckle up for a nostalgic trip and some savage debating over the singing chops of Gilbert Gottfried.

"We're not tools of the government, or anyone else. Fighting was the only thing... the only thing I was good at. But... at least I always fought for what I believed in." This week, Aaron and James are joined on the battlefield by a returning special guest as they infiltrate Shadow Moses Island and discuss the groundbreaking and definitive entry in the stealth/action genre. How do they feel about Hideo Kojima and his legacy? Is Solid Snake more than just a killing machine? How would they cast the endlessly-ancitipated film adaptation? These questions and more answered in this dense whopper of an episode!

What a year it was! With 2023 coming to a close, Aaron and James have decided to list the top 10 games they played for the first time this year. If you know them well, some of their selections won't come as a surprise, but they're guaranteed to each have some surprises for you (and for each other). Please enjoy!

"Rules are rules and this is a place where we make love, not war." This week, Aaron, James, and a very special guest jet off to the galactic melting pot city of Alpha, where there is no shortage of culture and wonder. Listen in as they discuss this very imaginative but flawed Luc Besson film. There is much to admire in this sci-fi adventure, and even more for which to criticize Dane DeHaan.

"My boy, I made Snoke." This week, join Aaron, James, and a special guest as they discuss the controversial last entry in the numbered Star Wars saga. Whether it’s the Frankensteining of Carrie Fisher, a deeply unearned kiss, or everyone’s favorite new character, Klaud, this is a film that makes many bold choices. You don’t have to be ALL the Sith to know that these choices have … mixed results, at best. (Okay, let's be honest, they're almost entirely bad results.) Buckle up and enjoy!

“Dear Mario, please come to the castle. I've baked a cake for you. Yours truly, Princess Toadstool, Peach.” It's our 100th episode!!! 120 stars for 100 episodes seems like bad math, but that didn’t stop Aaron and James from revisiting the original, trailblazing 3D entry in the Mario series! Come for the in-depth analysis, and stay to hear them wax nostalgic over a childhood favorite. Does it stand the test of time? Where does it rank amongst the best Mario games? Which are the best - and worst - levels? Strap on Mario’s buttered-up shoes, listen in, and find out!

This week, Aaron and James celebrate their 99th episode! (Not Episode 99, mind you. We get that it’s confusing.) Join them as they reminisce about the podcast’s origin and past, name some of their favorite episodes and memories, and share their plans for the future. What does the future hold for the pod? Will Kingdom Hearts Corner return? Will they redo How the Grinch Stole Christmas for no reason? Will Ben Mendelsohn and John Malkovich go to heaven, or will they actually end up burning in hell? Listen and find out [the answers to only some of those questions]!

Gotta go fast! This week, join Aaron, James, and very special returning guest as they discuss a (mostly) beloved sequel for one of gaming's most divisive mascots, Sonic the Hedgehog. This episode has no shortage of praise, but also no shortage of criticism and tough questions asked. For instance, is any Sonic game TRULY higher than a 7 out of 10? Are gamers deluding themselves? Does Sonic have a crippling gambling addiction? Should you take the time to get all the chaos emeralds? Strap on your racing shoes and find out!

This week, Aaron and James continue their spooky season celebration by discussing some of their favorite and least favorite horror movie tropes. The final girl, the phantom trip, the bathroom mirror, and much, much more! We hope you enjoy!

"Nothing does it to me like fried chicken!" Get ready for paradoxical daytime horror as Aaron and James discuss a truly special entry in the genre. We have a doozy of an episode this week, involving rubber claws that can punch through human chests, a Water Museum, and some good old fashioned KFC. Listen for the night/day killing - stay for possibly the greatest bathroom scene in all of cinema!