The ColbyCast

In this episode, Colby and Caleb compare and contrast the 1987 film The Running Man with the 2025 film of the same name. Who did it better, the Governator or the Glenninator? We explore media manipulation, dystopian futures, settings, and campy one-liners!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and the PWHL vs the NHL

05:58 Exploring the 1987 Film: The Running Man

28:59 Diving into the 2025 Remake of The Running Man

01:04:49 Comparative Analysis: The Governator vs the Glenninator

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In this episode, we celebrate the USA Women's and Men's Gold medal wins over Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics. We also dive into the Netflix documentary Miracle: The Boys of 1980!

00:00 The Women's Gold Medal Game Highlights

27:05 The Men's Gold Medal Game Highlights1:00:09 Netflix Documentary Miracle: The Boys of 1980

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In this episode, we dive into the 2016 modern musical masterpiece, La La Land. This isn't just any movie review—it is a 10-year retrospective on a film that famously left Caleb and Luke "slamming their feet" and "kicking bushes" in frustration when they first saw it as teenagers.

Chapters00:00 Intro and Guess the Artist Game

07:28 Music Chat- What We've Been Listening To

14:57 La La Land 

23:23 Love Letter to Los Angeles 

29:35 Dancing on the 105 

37:34 Favorite Tracks and Themes 

42:57 Seb: Hero or Jerk? 

56:14 The Boise Argument 

01:03:08 The Epilogue and the "Gut Punch" 

01:08:17 Damien Chazelle’s Philosophy 

01:15:13 Final Thoughts and Preview of Next Week

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In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics, including our thoughts on the Super Bowl, Bad Bunny's halftime performance, and the Olympics. We then dive deep into the film The Pianist, exploring its themes of survival, the impact of music, and the complexities surrounding its director, Roman Polanski. The conversation reflects on the emotional weight of the film and the importance of small acts of kindness in dire circumstances.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Colbycast and Super Bowl Discussion

06:52 Commercials and Halftime Show Reactions

15:08 Olympics and Wonder Man Insights

21:56 The Pianist: A Deep Dive into the Film

01:03:44 Concluding Thoughts and Next Episode Teaser

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On this, our milestone 250th episode, after congratulating ourselves and talking a little bit about the future of the podcast, we take a look at the 1986 classic, Stand By Me. We dive deep into why this Stephen King adaptation is still the quintessential "coming-of-age" story, exploring everything from the bond of friendship and the loss of innocence to that messy transition into the complexities of being a teenager.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to the Colbycast

02:14 Celebrating 250 Episodes

08:06 Future of the Colbycast

10:30 Introducing Stand By Me

22:28 Exploring Themes of Stand By Me

28:06 Character Analysis and Development

40:00 The Impact of Dialogue and Writing

49:05 Personal Reflections and Connections

01:06:01 Final Thoughts on Stand By Me

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In this episode, Colby, Caleb, and Luke discuss the idea of the "perfect" movie. What does that mean? What are our definitions? What are some of our picks for a perfect movie?

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In this episode of the ColbyCast, Colby welcomes Dan Zehr, Ross Hollebon and Smbat Defterderian to discuss the entirety Stranger Things! We explore character development, the role of music, and the emotional impact of the series. We reflect on the cultural significance of the show, its themes of choice and consequence, and the growth of characters throughout the seasons. The conversation culminates in a discussion about the legacy of Stranger Things and its place in pop culture history.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to the Colbycast

01:46 Introducing the Party Members

04:36 Reflecting on Stranger Things Season 5

06:05 Thoughts on the Finale

18:28 The Ambiguity of Eleven's Fate

24:42 Character Arcs and Earned Moments

26:09 The Nature of Evil: Vecna's Choices

28:11 Joyce and Will: A Mother's Love

35:04 Pacing and Emotional Resonance in the Finale

43:27 Reflecting on the Entire Season

51:18 Character Development and Independence

53:20 Ranking the Seasons

55:37 The Impact of Music

01:02:40 Cultural Resonance and Legacy

01:16:44 Favorite Seasons Discussion

Where to Find the Party

Dan Zehr: Visit coffeewithkenobi.com for all things Star Wars.

Ross Hollebon: @popstarindy on Instagram

Smbat Defterderian: @s.deft9 on Instagram

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In this episode of the ColbyCast, Colby and Caleb are joined by special guest Tom Gross for our annual reflection on the past year’s pop culture. We dive into our favorite movies and TV shows from 2025, sharing insights on everything from the latest Star Wars entries to the emotional impact of Taylor Swift’s documentary.

Beyond entertainment, the conversation turns toward powerful personal highlights, including a life-changing trip to Iceland, the success of a newly rebranded "STEAM into the Storyverse" event, and a unique initiative teaching varsity cheerleaders how to play Dungeons & Dragons.

Connect with Tom Gross

X (Twitter): @DraftLine

Blog: Seeking Positivity in the Galaxy

Podcast: Teachers in the Dungeon

YouTube/Instagram: Teachers in the Dungeon

Chapters

00:00 Intro and STEAM Into the Storyverse24:39 Our Favorite Movies of 202549:05 Our Favorite TV Shows of 20251:15:47 Personal Highlights of 2025

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The journey that began nearly 10 years ago has reached its end. In this emotional finale deep-dive, we break down the Stranger Things series finale. From the visceral, final battle against Vecna to the 55-minute epilogue that left some of us in tears, we leave no stone unturned. Colby tries (and fails) to contain his excitement, Luke offers the perspective of a newcomer who skipped season 4, and Caleb analyzes why that "I Believe" scene changed everything.

Chapters

00:00 Intro and the First Half of the Episode

57:57 Epilogue

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In this episode, Luke shares his spoiler-free thoughts on Marty Supreme, Caleb, and Colby get Luke ready for the Stranger Things finale, and we share our thoughts on Season 5 Volume 2!

Chapters

00:00 Intro and Helpful Email Tip

6:06 Spoiler-Free Thoughts on Marty Supreme

19:52 Getting Ready for the Stranger Things Finale

46:26 Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2

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