This is Serious Business

Things get spooky as we discuss our fears, horror movies good and bad (especially ones featuring Johnny Depp), and Christin’s idea for a Sleepy Hollow episode.

Audio Credits:

This episode features audio excerpts from Hotel California by the Eagles.

Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.

A dynamic duo talks Gone Girl and how some things might be better if people were literal demons.

Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.

We’re joined by special guest Michael Solana, author of Citizen Sim: Cradle of the Stars and “Stop Writing Dystopian Sci-Fi—It’s Making Us All Fear Technology” on Wired.com. We discuss the future, technology, and fiction.

Image/Audio Credits:

Citizen Sim cover artwork by Mike Wrobel. This episode contains brief audio excerpts from Clubbed to Death from the Matrix OST.

Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.

Guest panelist Tal joins us for Steve’s first time ever DMing a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. He weaves a scenario full of drama, love, deception, and (most of all) punching.

Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.

A plucky panel (including a sick Jeff) teams up to discuss Kevin Smith’s storied career, including his latest project: Tusk.

Audio Credits:

This episode contains brief audio excerpts from the trailer for Tusk.

Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.

We come up with what we’re talking about live, leading to a merry romp through music, the upcoming death of Wolverine, fighting games, horrible movies, and the “found footage” trend.

Audio Credits:

This episode contains brief audio excerpts from Babymetal’s Give me Chocolate and the original intro theme to Street Fighter II.

Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.

We go back to our roots with a retrospective on “Phase Two” of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Iron Man 3, Winter Soldier, Thor 2, and Guardians of the Galaxy. Plus our take on the upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Audio Credits:

This episode contains brief audio excerpts from the theme of Captain America and the theme of the Avengers, both by Alan Silvestri.

Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.

Our resident Whovians attend a midnight theater showing of the season premiere of Doctor Who, Deep Breath. We talk Peter Capaldi, Clara, and our hopes (and fears) for season 8.

Audio Credits:

This episode contains brief audio excerpts from this neat fan-made intro uploaded by YouTube user NeonVisual.

Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.