The Substandard is off to the races in this latest micro-episode, talking all things-Kentucky Derby. JVL asks how many mint juleps can one man drink—at a party with kids. Sonny doesn’t think horses are athletes. Vic talks about his (genetic?) penchant for gambling and his trip to Churchill Downs—all on this latest micro-episode of the Substandard!

In this latest episode, the Substandard discusses box-office bomb The Circle and the techno-thriller genre. Vic loves WarGames, Sonny goes on an Andy Rooney rant against elitist foodies, and Jonathan shares an L.A. story. All on this week’s “inchoate” episode of the Substandard!

In this knockout mini-episode of the Substandard, we talk about the decline of boxing in America and the rise of UFC. JVL provides a bit of UFC history, and Sonny admits his love for the Sweet Science. Vic shares some scoop from a friend inside the boxing world.

In this week’s episode, the Substandard tackles the summer movie lineup—what we’re most looking forward to and what we’re not. JVL has a very special surprise in store for the guys, and a very special guest comes by the studio—not many people know that! All on this week’s episode of the Substandard!

In this mini-episode, the Substandard discusses the passing of Erin Moran—Joanie from Happy Days—and the perils of early Hollywood stardom. Vic admits seeing her on The Maury Povich Show, Sonny reflects on Corey Haim, and JVL remembers when Corey Feldman met his doppelgänger Matt Labash at the Playboy Mansion.

In this latest episode, the Substandard discusses The Fate of the Furious and the ever-expanding franchise. JVL delivers a Fast and Furious exegesis and rankings. Sonny says to “just look at the pictures like a child.” Vic compares it to the Emmanuelle series. Plus the Best and Worst of the Substandard—a clip-job special!

In this bonus episode, the Substandard analyzes the new teaser trailer for The Last Jedi. You won’t believe the things they discovered!

The Substandard blows the bloody doors off this episode with tributes to Fox's Red Eye and Michael Caine. Vic reviews Going In Style and gets graded by Sonny. JVL finally finds a whiskey he likes! Plus our favorite cable classics and a bonus discussion of the new trailer for Thor: Ragnarok, all on this week's Substandard!

On this latest mini-episode, the Substandard tackles the Wendy's Nuggets Guy—you know, the one who asked for the free "nuggs" and was told by Wendy's that he'll need 18 million retweets. He's not even close, and that's a good thing.

On this week’s episode, the Substandard is turning Japanese, we think they’re turning Japanese, we really think so. Actually they’re discussing Scarlett Johansson in Ghost in the Shell. Sonny rates ScarJo—in multiple categories. JVL and Vic get deep into Star Blazers while Sonny tweets at them in disgust. Anime, manga, and Joss Whedon directing Bat Girl? All on this week’s Substandard!