The Weekly Substandard | A nerdcast on movies and pop-culture

On this mini episode, the Substandard talks college hoops, NCAA bracketology, and Fred Barnes's curious winning streak, plus the latest on Vic's alma mater, Georgetown (and why it's not JVL's alma mater). 

On this week’s episode, the Mighty Morphin’ Substandard discusses Hollywood’s need to reboot—from Power Rangers and CHiPs to The Fugitive and Starsky & Hutch and everything in between. Vic eulogizes Chuck Barris, JVL discovers the Popsicle Twins, and Sonny hates “the remix culture people.” All on this week’s Substandard!

The Substandard takes on Beauty and the Beast plus best and worst Disney movies. Plus board games! JVL breaks out the Axis & Allies, Vic plots his conquest of Europe, and Sonny hates Monopoly (but loves his Alf Pogs)—all on this week’s Substandard!

King Kong ain't got s—t on the Substandard! This week the show tackles Kong: Skull Island and the monster movie universe. Jonathan explains why size matters—when it comes to King Kong vs. Godzilla. (Don't even get Sonny started on Peter Jackson's King Kong.) And Vic admits to his fear of moths. Plus a discussion of Charlize Theron in Atomic Blonde—all on this week's Substandard!

On this week’s episode, the Substandard takes on Logan and the X-Men series. What does Sonny really think about parents who take their kids to R-rated movies? Plus JVL has a special surprise in store for Vic! All on this week’s Substandard!

It's Gambler's Unanimous on this week's episode: Jonathan and Vic play craps on the high seas while Sonny brings down the house playing poker. Plus the Substandard lists their favorite gambling movies (who doesn't love Teddy KGB?) and bid a sad farewell to Bill Paxton.

 JVL, Matus, and Bunch weigh in on last night's wacky Oscars ending.

In the latest Substandard, we celebrate 30 years of Keanu Reeves. Sonny reviews John Wick 2. JVL battles Captain Trips. And Vic makes a run for the border. Plus time travel movies—and a Pizza Hut Platinum Card? All on this week's Substandard!

On this week's episode, the Substandard tackles sports movies. Vic goes to Hogwarts. JVL drinks something pink. Hey Sonny, wanna have a catch? Plus a Super Bowl recap and thoughts on Missy Peregrym—stick it!