Hyphen Nation

Stranger Things 3 has come and gone but I haven't taken my trip to back to Hawkins, Indiana yet. With that said, this episode of THE BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST sees me sharing my thoughts on the third season of the Netflix original series. Before that, I spent some time fighting falling leaves, discussing future Hyphen Podcast Group plans on the internets, and then I throw a few minutes of an unused convo between Marcus and I about the value of websites in 2019. This episode was brought to you by Mike Wheeler's mom and the #xspoilers hashtag.

Eighteen years ago, the world was shocked to learn of the sudden death of singer, actor, and model Aaliyah. The 22 year old died in a plane accident just days after the release of her third studio album and her loss is still felt by many today. Marcus asked me if I marked this tragic anniversary on the pod while we looked for photos for the cover of Episode 110, so this is my attempt to rectify that error on my part. Also on this edition of the BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST, I take on the 2011 romantic comedy, Something Borrowed. Don't read Wikipedia beforehand. This episode was brought to you by WhatCulture Wrestling, Simon Miller, Ups and Downs, and this run of Spider-Man PS4 I'm about to embark on.

So along with the rest of the world, I was shocked to learn that Andrew Luck was retiring from the NFL at age 29. So on this pulse pounding episode of THE BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST, I discuss what some call a questionable move on Andrew's part. That segues into my decision to finally take that year off from fantasy football. I touch on Mahershala Ali's casting as Blade and the internet's reaction it wasn't a 57 year old Wesley Snipes. We then close with a spirited conversation about Ja Rule's Venni Vetti Vecci and its recent 20 year anniversary. This episode is brought to you by BH90210.

As August draws itself to a close, so does the Hot Girl Summer of Hyphen Nation. So now that Angel shared her summer vacation, it's time for me to get into mine. This episode of the BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST is all about out trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina which was immediately followed by a trip to Weehawken, New Jersey for the nuptials of a close family friend. No detail is left unsaid! Food is discussed! I went to Wahlburgers! There was a heat advisory in the NJ/NYC area! This episode is brought to you by Good Eats: The Return.

In today's episode of THE BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST, I really just planned on catching up on some topics. Instead, I jump immediately into the Jay-Z/NFL/Colin Kaepernick drama. I read the official NFL statement on the deal and then hash out my thoughts on whether or not Hov was shady by making this deal. Jermaine Dupri, Brian Michael Cox, and Travis Scott are all mentioned. When I'm done yelling about that, I kill some topic ideas before I touch on Robert Kirkman's decision to end his comic The Walking Dead after almost 16 years. This episode is brought to you by Avengers: Endgame and Spider-Man PS4.

On our way to check out Pittsburgh's second annual Fresh Fest (and on the way back, shhhhhhhhhh), I welcome my wife Angel to the 4-time guest club of THE WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST! I pretty much hand her the reins and let her talk about her European Vacation (and yes, I call myself Chevy and her Beverly D'Angelo). From Pittsburgh to Toronto to Italy to Greece to Israel back to Greece to New Jersey to Pittsburgh! You'll hear about sketch massage parlors, flooded hotel hallways, how salty the dead sea is, how much it is to pay to use a public restroom... no stone is left unturned (except the part where Angel's friend Maggie blew up her hair dyer. Thanks European outlets!). And I still didn't get any Raptors championship gear from the 6. This episode is brought to you by DuckTales and "The Duck Knight Returns".

In a shocking turn of events, in this episode of THE WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST, Marcus and I discuss a Marvel Cinematic Universe film! Let's face it; we've been doing this a ton since Black Panther was released. HOWEVER, don't let that stop you from enjoying this episode of Web-Headed fire! We take on Spider-Man: Far From Home and while it doesn't top Into The Spider-Verse for either of us, we're both comfortable saying it landed in our MCU top 10s easily. I think this one will age like fine wine. OH! And we talked about Quentin Tarantino's latest film Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood! See! We can switch it up! This episode was brought to you by the Scrubs episodes "My Finale" and my discovery of the late Auntie Fee.

Dr. Kelso : You are going to shut your damn yapper and listen for a change, because I got you pegged, sweetheart. You want to take the easy way out with the surgery because you're scared. You're scared because if you try and fail, there's only you to blame. Well, Missy, let me break this down for you, Bobbo-style. Life is scary. Get used to it.

J.D. : [Narration]  And then it seemed like Dr. Kelso wasn't only talking to her.

Dr. Kelso : There are no magical fixes. It's all up to you. So get up off your keister, get out of here, and go start doin' the work.

Nell Goldman : What if it's too hard?

Dr. Christopher Turk : Yeah, what if it's too hard?

Dr. Kelso : Turkleton, I have no idea why you're chiming in, but I'll say this to both of you. Nothing in this world that's worth having comes easy.

It was June 23rd, 1989 when Tim Burton's Batman hit theaters in America, starring Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton, and Kim Basinger. Almost 30 years later, myself and Marcus Robinson come together for the one hundred and third episode of THE WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST to discuss Batman '89 and its legacy when it comes to those involved... and those that came after. Plenty of hijinks ensue of course as we blatantly steal apex mountain from the Rewatchables, which leads to a deep dive into the career of... Johnny Depp? Aside from that, flowers are given to all those involved in this master class of a superhero film and we even talk a little about its sequels, Joel Schumacher, and our favorite Batmobile!