The Captain's Log

Episode 253. Every writer in Hollywood got together at a Panera Bread and wrote Kyle a letter to tell him personally that the strike was over!! Melissa weeps at the artistry and STUNTS of Disney on Ice, and demands that in 2024 we add a fourth flavor stripe to Neapolitan ice cream. We discuss how often we actually "like and subscribe" on YouTube, and try to summon two more of our own subscribers so we can get to 666. Kyle praises the mixed art styles of Genndy Tartakovsky's new show Unicorn: Warriors Eternal. Melissa had another deserted movie theater experience seeing Cassandro, and tries to describe the anachronistic fever dream that is 1986's Caravaggio.

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Episode 252. We discuss A Haunting in Venice, the endearing mediocrity of the Poirot franchise, and how much we want a crossover with Benoit Blanc. Kyle is beverage detective for the Mtn Dew VooDew mystery flavor again this year, and Melissa is building multi-page spreadsheets for a movie fantasy league. We talk about nasty man movies, the trailer for Aquaman 2, and specific spooky titles to watch on our fall calendar, including some hidden horror gems on Netflix and Hulu. We also promise to remember Batman Day ahead of time next year so we can actually plan a celebration!!!

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Episode 251. We discuss adding caffeine to unexpected foods, seeing only the third Equalizer movie, Bob Chili, the origins of the word "tidbit," how much you have to know about the Star Wars cartoons before watching Ahsoka, a ship full of screams, how long a short film can be while still being a short, and if you can do a monologue at a karaoke night. We both went to see Satoshi Kon's classic anime thriller movie Perfect Blue in theaters for its 25th anniversary! We also ask, what if happening around Christmas time?

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Episode 250. We woke up this morning and got ourselves some fun! Special draft correspondent Jacq joins us to celebrate episode 250 and pick the best TV show opening credits. You're in for a scare as we discuss spooky tone pieces, shocking choreography, iconic tunes and imagery, hidden easter eggs, and 90s bangers. 3 2 1, let's jam!

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Episode 249. Kyle returns from his return to Richmond, Virginia. Melissa sees The Last Voyage of the Demeter entirely alone in a ghost town of a cineplex. We both went to see Blue Beetle! We discuss replacing movie posters with screens, chaise lounges, elaborate April Fools Day pranks, Batman Beyond, and an update to the Brave Boy Challenge. Kyle has also combed through the Whatnauts archives to give us numbers on exactly how many podcasts we've released over the years.

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Episode 248. Kyle has a teeth surprise and feels hoodwinked by Netflix. Melissa encourages you to commend your dad for being a "brave boy" when he undergoes a mundane procedure. We discuss Luxembourg, lotto scratchers, and how we listen to the Patreon-exclusive feeds of our podcasts. But wait, there's more! We also react to the trailer for the John Wick spinoff show The Continental.

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Episode 247. Kyle is back on that Perry Mason bullshit. Melissa is blessed with a new season of Good Omens. We discuss the diverse appeal of TMNT: Mutant Mayhem and the chaotic party vibes of horror movie Talk to Me. We also discuss artificial banana flavoring, a kid in a Columbo costume, the trailer to Loki season two, trained Shakespearean actors just flailing around, and we take "which Power Ranger are you?" quizzes to force ourselves to dress as our results.

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Episode 246. [holding a mic in front of a brick wall] What's the deal with gum? Is it food? Why is it such a staple but we never talk about it? These questions and more, answered. We also discuss prank sodas, bad luck, plumbers on the roof, a hole in your yard, and big puppets. In pop culture news, Futurama is back, baby!, we have the winners of the Eisner awards in comic book excellence, and an iconic prop from Beetlejuice was stolen from the set of its sequel.

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Episode 245. We discover Sasquench, the cryptid of Mtn Dew flavors, and we question if a stack of 20 slices of American cheese constitutes a "burger." Kyle reviews Duolingo after several months trying to learn Korean. Melissa names some of her favorite corn movies. We talk about the highest buildings we've ever been in, eating foods for a challenge, and who exactly is the bear on The Bear. Also, it's been 54 years since we landed on the moon, which isn't a funny number like 69, but just stop and think about how great the moon is, okay?

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Episode 244. Would you like to meet Mtn Dew? As a person in a mascot suit, like the weird candy characters walking around Hershey Park? Melissa wants to hug some bottles. Kyle had a joy ride seeing Joy Ride. We talk about both Akira and Bartkira, Superman Legacy casting news, fictional characters we would draft into a new League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and read the results of Melissa and a literal Magic 8 Ball toy's competing predictions for Summer Game Fest.

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