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By James Fryer & Christopher FermanSociety & Culture
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PopSub episodes

  • National Geographic's "The Boonies"

    James and Christopher watch National Geographic's "The Boonies" on Hulu and conclude that this is a less literate version of Thoreau's Walden. Like, way less. They also agree that walking into a flooding cave is... unwise.


     - What is the difference between "off grid" and "the boonies"?

     - Did the film crew get hazard pay (they deserve it)?

     - Are floods and earthquakes good enough reasons to not live in a cave?

     - If you are on Facebook, are you really living off grid?


    For the (alleged) answers to these questions and many more, listen to our podcast!

    33 min
  • Episode #18: Nomadland

    Christopher and James discuss Nomadland. Christopher gets to recall the glorious nomad days of his own youth and James gets to fantasize about hitting the road and leaving Christopher behind.

     

     - Is America the most prudish country in the world?

     - Does a film with no plot have spoilers?

     - How long can Christopher's three teenagers hang in there?


    For the (alleged) answers to these questions and many more, listen to our podcast!

    17 min
  • Episode #17: Loki

    James and Christopher discuss Loki on Disney+ and question if one should have sympathy for the devil. Then James goes off the rails by correcting the MCU's representation of the multiple universe theory. Because James is tedious and dull.


     - Is Owen Wilson any good?

     - Are the Infinity Stones the most powerful force in the universe or not?

     - Who would win in a fight, Loki or Rick?

     - Can Christopher have sympathy for a psycho killer?


    For the (alleged) answers to these questions and many more, listen to our podcast!

    23 min
  • Episode #16: Invincible

    Christopher tricks James into watching "Invincible" on Amazon Prime and is disappointed when he doesn't hate it. Our two hosts break down the trials and tribulations of a teenager as he comes of age in an animated world of high school drama and superheroes.


     - Is Invincible just an Archer knock-off?

     - Is Invincible just another teenage soap opera?

     - What is Luke Skywalker doing in this show?

     - What's worse, being a teenager, or being a superhero?


    For the (alleged) answers to these questions and many more, listen to our podcast!

    25 min
  • Episode #15: Most Popular Vehicles

    Christopher and James discuss the most popular vehicles sold in the USA. James thinks trucks are stupid and Christopher thinks James is stupid. Also, Subaru drivers are hippies.


    - What the hell is an F-Series?

    - How awesome are station wagons?

    - Are all trucks ugly?


    For the (alleged) answers to these questions and many more, listen to our podcast!

    26 min
  • Episode #11: Van Life on YouTube

    Christopher and James discuss the culture of Van Life videos on YouTube. Christopher was initially very excited because he thought it was going to be a bunch of videos of old men... but he ends up falling in love with Jennelle.


    - Is Jennelle a corporate shill?

    - Can a Canadian and a Fat Bike both live in one minivan?

    - Which is creepier, Christopher or his van?


    For the (alleged) answers to these questions and many more, listen to our podcast!


    SHOW LINKS


    - Jennelle Eliana: First video / Dad Video

    - Bob Wells: Transit Connect / Yaris

    - Foresty Forest

    - Exploring Alternatives

    - REI - Miranda

    - The Other Side


    NOT MENTIONED IN THE SHOW, BUT WORTH WATCHING:


    - Bruce Parks

    - Benjamin D'Amico

    25 min
  • Episode #10: The Falcon and The Winter Soldier

    James and Christopher discuss The Falcon and The Winter Soldier from Disney+, but Christopher isn't really listening and keeps talking about Captain America instead. The show is essentially about the unintended consequences of re-gifting.


    - Is Tony Stark the real villain?

    - Why are we talking about Captain Morgan?

    -Does the Marvel Universe have a drug problem?

    - Is this just a reboot of Bugs Bunny?


    For the (alleged) answers to these questions and many more, listen to our podcast!

    28 min

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Two perfectly average weirdos searching for greatness by talking about popular subjects (mostly TV shows).