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Optimism Vaccine episodes

September 19, 2017 For Your Ears Only 001: Dr. No
In the latest podcast series to be spun off from the regular OpVac cast, Jack Eason joins OV's resident James Bond expert, Jake Tropila, as they dive into the world of all things 007. Their mission: watch and discuss every James Bond film ever made, once a month, every month, until the release of Bond 25 in 2019. In their inaugural episode, they share their history with the franchise, their overall thoughts on the series, and review Dr. No, the first Bond film ever made. It's For Your Ears Only, baby!
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1 hr 31 min
September 08, 2017 Cheney Flew the Planey
With noted 9/11 truther Charlie Sheen set to star in a forthcoming 9/11 film, the OV boys felt it was about time someone picked up all the LOOSE CHANGE and get to the bottom of why 9/11 movies are usually awful.
SPOILER ALERT: Jet fuel can't melt Nic Cage's mustache.
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1 hr 16 min
August 12, 2017 A War Story
We've reached the halfway point of 2017 and already the silver screen has been graced with a war epic from Hollywood's least empathetic filmmaker and a critically acclaimed movie starring a serial sexual harasser who stalks a woman after he dies. Fun! To commemorate the joyous occasion, the OV crew gathered to discuss the big hits and misses of 2017 so far and stage an intervention for Shawn to address his crippling addiction to Rocket Raccoon slash fiction.
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1 hr 35 min
June 09, 2017 Discourse from the Big Chair Ep. 13: Tears For Fears vs Hall & Oates
The Steves reunite once again to talk about their experiences seeing two of the biggest duos of the 1980s, Tears For Fears and Hall & Oates, LIVE during their co-headlining tour.
38 min
June 01, 2017 Twin Takes
Optimism Vaccine wraps up David Lynch month by talkin' about the Twin Peaks legacy and how Twin Peaks: The Return stacks up to the original series. Hot takes abound and Jake passionately defends Fire Walk With me. What more could you ask for?
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59 min
April 18, 2017 Discourse from the Big Chair Ep. 12: Please Be Happy
Steve K. and Steve C. return to talk about the death and legacy of longtime Tears for Fears collaborator Alan Griffiths, as well as the band's upcoming tour with Hall & Oates and brand new song.
58 min
April 06, 2017 The Boss Baby Pleasurecast
In a world overflowing with babies and bosses, what surreal, Lovecraftian nightmares emerge when these two abominations fuse together in a CGI children's film? Is the titular Boss Baby a tiny boss or a smart baby? How badly does Steve Buscemi need a paycheck? CAN ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS TRULY BE ANSWERED? The OV crew investigates. PLUS: in-depth discussions of our first experience with a shitty kid's movie and the mouthwatering ecstasy of combining hot buttered popcorn with chocolate.
1 hr 19 min
March 28, 2017 Furious
For over 15 years, the Fast and Furious franchise captured the hearts and minds of Vin Diesel racecar fans. With the 8th entry on the verge of release, the OV crew decided to take on the ultimate chest-bump, NOS-fueled film challenge and recap the entire series.
1 hr 20 min
March 21, 2017 Optimism Vaccine Ends Racism
The OV crew welcomes our newest contributor, Eric Bayley, the only way we know how: talking racism, horror and subversive exploitation films with a gaggle of white guys. On the docket this week, Get Out, Candy Man and Bone.
1 hr 22 min
February 24, 2017 Oscar Omnibus 3.2
Like a bloated, prestige-filled corpse, the mighty OV Oscar Omnibus has once again floated to the top of your podcast feed. For part two, the boys cover the rest of 2016's best picture nominations including Moonlight, Hidden Fences, Fencing Figures, The Lion King and at least one movie about SPACE SLUG LANGUAGE.
1 hr 56 min

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