Episode 209: Origin Stories, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and Filming with Senior Discount

The 209th episode of the podcast finds Chuck and Brad joined by the incorrigible Abe Correia and the intolerable Eric Maksood. After some Brad and Senior Discount Updates, the guys discuss the below Web Couliers in great detail. Once that is done, they discuss the recent announcement of Fast & Furious 8, as well as Aziz Ansari's new deal with Netflix to produce an original comedy.
They talk about a new animated Spider-Man movie and debate whose origin story is more widely-known: Spider-Man or Superman? There's some talk about a TV movie about Grand Theft Auto and the controversy that has surrounded the games, as well as the plans for Brad, Chuck, and Maksood to see the Fat Wrecked tour. Chuck promotes the Chris Jericho-starring web series Nothing To Report, then the guys ponder furniture with induction chargers built in. There's some back-and-forth about Matt Skiba permanently (?) joining blink-182, as well as a long conversation about Green Day being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Finally, the four amigos talk about filming the most recent Senior Discount video. Maksood gives his account of going from fan to actor, and Abe talks about going from bit player to actual character. Chuck laughs at his own jokes.
-Brad

Web Couliers:
TRAILER: Roar
VIDEO: Tim Armstrong and Green Day
VIDEO: Hawkeye sings about his powers
VIDEO: Just Cause 3 Gameplay Trailer
VIDEO: Stan Lee's Cameo School

Episode 208: The Story of Adam Theroux

Episode 208 is an interview with local musician/filmmaker/comedian/auteur Adam Theroux. After some plugs for upcoming projects, the three discuss the bevy of high-budget film trailers that came out this past week. Once that is done, they shift gears and dive headfirst into the interview with Adam. Hear about his first gigs as Bi Anal Ham Sandwich, then the transition to Hank Sinatra Jr., and finally his foray into serious film. Check out the trailer below, and enjoy listening to this in-depth interview with a local artist!
-Brad

Web Couliers:
TRAILER: "The Final Obsession"
EVENT: S*D and Adam Theroux Video Screening

Episode 207: Reboot Culture, Guitar Hero Live, and Guilty Pleasures

Episode 207 features New Podcast Pal Nick Mendillo joining Chuck and Brad. The three talk about Nick's background in music and comedy before getting into the plugs for upcoming shows. They talk about the "feminism" Web Coulier below, which segues into a discussion about appropriate language. Speaking of appropriate, have you heard about the "Horny Mom" story from Georgia? Now you have!
Chuck's movie driplets this week include discussion about the Scream TV show, and the casting of Olivia Munn as Psylocke in "X-Men: Apocalypse." We also learn that Mick Foley is going to have a stand-up special produced for the WWE Network, and test the "Find My Phone" function in Google.
Nick brings a little science to the podcast as the guys talk about artificial intelligence. The topic is quickly dismissed, although Brad's robotic personality forces him to suck up to our future overlords a little. Chuck gives a quick review of the movie "Top Five," then Chuck and Brad talk about their trip to the Southcoast Toy & Comic-Con, then Marc Maron's recent appearance in Boston. Chuck talks about Senior Discount playing with Beebs and Her Moneymakers and the fun that was had during that show.
The three guys talk about the just-announced "Guitar Hero Live" game and music games in general. They forecast the game's (and peripheral's) popularity. Chuck talks about a dilemma he's been having with technology and seeks advice. The final topic the idea of "Guilty Pleasures." What do these three fellows like that society wants them to be ashamed of?
-Brad

Web Couliers:
VIDEO: "Why I'm Not a Feminist"
PHOTO: Gina's "Avengers" Nails

Episode 206: Furious 7, the Bieber Roast, and Chuck's Acoustic Show

Episode 206 finds Chuck with an exhausted, frazzled Brad in the studio. They talk about their upcoming shows before getting in to the below Web Couliers. Chuck has a movie driplet (more of a TV driplet) about a Full House reboot, and Brad follows with a driplet of his own about Arrested Development.
Chuck talks about his performance opening for Dave Hause and offers a behind-the-scenes peek at his preparation and performance that night. He then offers an interesting tidbit about the game Payday 2. Chuck and Brad talk about the Roast of Justin Bieber and offer differing opinions on the quality of the performances that night. They then discuss the recent movie Get Hard and offer very similar opinions.
From there, it's a discussion about global phenomenon "Furious 7," before Chuck ends the podcast with a segment called "Blu-ray Blues."
-Brad

Web Couliers:
PODCAST: Episode 116 - Chuck and Brad explain the "Fast and Furious" saga
VIDEO: Beebs and Her Money Makers - Miss Captain Kangaroo

Episode 205: Wrestlemania and Sweet Babylon

Episode 205 kicks off in style, with special in-studio guests Kyle, Lenny, and Izzy from Sweet Babylon stopping by. The guys promote their upcoming projects, then Chuck offers up brief descriptions of the below Web Couliers. He then talks about some movie news that all five guys are excited about - Deadpool! Mallrats 2! Some exciting news about the April Fool's update to Dying Light, then the wrestling talk begins in earnest! All five gentlemen discuss the recent Wrestlemania 31 and their feelings about the event, about WWE programming as of late, and even some nostalgic looks back into their own pasts with wrestling. Each match on the Wrestlemania 31 card is broken down and evaluated on its merits.
Finally, Chuck and Brad turn their attention to the original purpose of the episode - talking with Sweet Babylon about Sweet Babylon! We scratch the surface of this positive, fun-loving local band and get excited for their upcoming shows!
-Brad

Web Couliers:
VIDEO: Fast To The Future
VIDEO: NoFX's "The Decline," played by an orchestra
VIDEO: Sweet Babylon - "I'm a Jerk"