Open Bar

By The Critical Drinker and Mauler

Welcome to the bar! Let's all meet up, share a drink, and listen to our favorite drunk and long winded speaker plus some others along the way!

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The podcast currently has 371 episodes available.

Open Bar episodes:

March 21, 2026 Open Bar #147 - 28 Years Later, James Gunn Savages MCU, Bob Iger's Oscar!?
From The Critical Drinker and Mauler!
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Join me, MauLer, Despot of Antrim, The Little Platoon and Erin Underwood as we cover the big news of the week and share our thoughts on Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later. Does it live up to the hype? Let's find out.
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2h 31min
March 21, 2026 Open Bar #146 - Last Orders
From The Critical Drinker and Mauler!
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Catching up on superchats from Open Bar 146.
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54min
March 21, 2026 Open Bar #146 - Girlboss Fatigue, Mark Hamill Ditches Star Wars, Thunderbolts Embarassment
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Could the failure of Ballerina be a symptom of a much larger problem in Hollywood? Why did Scarlett Johansson have her name removed from Thunderbolts? And with Mark Hamill stepping away from Star Wars for good, what will his legacy be? Join me, MauLer, Razorfist, Disparu, Robot Head and Filmcomicsexplained for Open Bar 146.
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1h 58min
March 21, 2026 Open Bar #145 - Last Orders
From The Critical Drinker and Mauler!
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Check out The Critical Gamer here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCriticalGamer83
Check out Mauler here: https://www.youtube.com/@MauLerYT
Check out EFAP here: https://www.youtube.com/@EveryFrameAPause/videos
Catching up on superchats from Open Bar 145.
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1h 6min
March 21, 2026 Open Bar #145 - Disney Layoffs, Fantastic Four Girlbosses, Streaming Killing Hollywood?
From The Critical Drinker and Mauler!
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Check out EFAP here: https://www.youtube.com/@EveryFrameAPause/videos
Has the streaming bubble burst for Disney? With hundreds of layoffs and billions in debt, the gamble of Disney+ doesn't seem to have paid off. And with rumours of emergency reshoots and poor test screenings, is Fanastic Four destined to be an M-She-U disaster? Join me, MauLer, Random Film Talk, Echo Chamberlain and Box Office Brawler as we find out.
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2h 28min
March 21, 2026 Open Bar #144 - Last Orders
From The Critical Drinker and Mauler!
Check out The Critical Drinker here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCriticalDrinker
Check out Critical Drinker After Hours here: https://www.youtube.com/@CriticalDrinkerAfterHours
Check out The Critical Gamer here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCriticalGamer83
Check out Mauler here: https://www.youtube.com/@MauLerYT
Check out EFAP here: https://www.youtube.com/@EveryFrameAPause/videos
Catching up on superchats from Open Bar 144.
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1h
March 21, 2026 Open Bar #144 - Last Of Us Disaster, Superman Vs Fantastic Four, Harry Potter Casting
From The Critical Drinker and Mauler!
Check out The Critical Drinker here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCriticalDrinker
Check out Critical Drinker After Hours here: https://www.youtube.com/@CriticalDrinkerAfterHours
Check out The Critical Gamer here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCriticalGamer83
Check out Mauler here: https://www.youtube.com/@MauLerYT
Check out EFAP here: https://www.youtube.com/@EveryFrameAPause/videos
We did it! We made it to the end of Last of Us. Join me, MauLer, Mark Millar, Nerdrotic, Mr H Reviews and Darkhour as we talk about this show's disastrous second season, Superman's rumoured test screenings that prompted major reshoots by James Gunn, Doctor Who's rumoured cancellation when this season ends, and the prospects for the new Harry Potter TV show. Join us for Open Bar 144.
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2h 30min
March 21, 2026 Open Bar #143 - Last Orders
From The Critical Drinker and Mauler!
Check out The Critical Drinker here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCriticalDrinker
Check out Critical Drinker After Hours here: https://www.youtube.com/@CriticalDrinkerAfterHours
Check out The Critical Gamer here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCriticalGamer83
Check out Mauler here: https://www.youtube.com/@MauLerYT
Check out EFAP here: https://www.youtube.com/@EveryFrameAPause/videos
Catching up on supers from Open Bar 143.
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39min
March 21, 2026 Open Bar #143 - Mission Impossible, Fantastic 4 Reshoots, Last Of Us Almost Over!
From The Critical Drinker and Mauler!
Check out The Critical Drinker here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCriticalDrinker
Check out Critical Drinker After Hours here: https://www.youtube.com/@CriticalDrinkerAfterHours
Check out The Critical Gamer here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCriticalGamer83
Check out Mauler here: https://www.youtube.com/@MauLerYT
Check out EFAP here: https://www.youtube.com/@EveryFrameAPause/videos
Join me, MauLer, Reaper, Mr H Reviews and George The Giant Slayer as we go over the big news of the week.
Grab your copy of Saints and Sinners on Rippaverse: https://rippaverse.com/collections/sa...
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2h 14min
March 21, 2026 Open Bar #142 - Last Orders
From The Critical Drinker and Mauler!
Check out The Critical Drinker here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCriticalDrinker
Check out Critical Drinker After Hours here: https://www.youtube.com/@CriticalDrinkerAfterHours
Check out The Critical Gamer here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCriticalGamer83
Check out Mauler here: https://www.youtube.com/@MauLerYT
Check out EFAP here: https://www.youtube.com/@EveryFrameAPause/videos
Catching up on superchats from Open Bar 142.
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1h 9min

FAQs about Open Bar:

How many episodes does Open Bar have?

The podcast currently has 371 episodes available.