#438 - Halloween 2019

We are joined by Ray Harrington this week, who THOUGHT he was in for a lighthearted discussion about Halloween. But conversations go where conversations go, so it was not exactly what Ray thought it would be. We start with a debriefing of our Halloween Spooktacular Show from last night - what worked and what needed improvement? We then segue into a discussion about Miller's Roast Beef (our sponsor for the show) and somehow roast beef restaurants in general. We then talk about the history of some of our favorite candy bars and THIS is where things REALLY take a turn...all based on the source of the name "Snickers!" We talk about late-stage capitalism and movie titles and movie posters and whoa mama does it get hard to follow! (you can follow it, though, because you're smart!) We briefly discuss my lack of Halloween spirit this year and try to figure out how to remedy that. We then get into what was supposed to be a lighthearted, teasing jab at Chuck about signing a card for Ray and I don't think I came across as lighthearted at all, so I'll apologize here for that. I then present Ray and Chuck with Halloween gifts to end the show.
- Brad

#437 - The 2019 Turtle Hunt

Every autumn, Chuck and I scour local (and not-so-local) comic and collectible stores to track down our white whales - two of the Universal Movie Monster/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover figures. This is the seventh year we've undertaken the quixotic quest, and the FIRST time we've recorded our chatter in the car DURING the trip! We visit the RI/MA chains The Time Capsule and the Toy Vault, as well as That's Entertainment (Worcester MA), Bargain City Flea (Cumberland RI), Midway Antiques (Johnston RI), and Joff's Backyard Grill (Bellingham MA). We are joined by Lou Perella as we discuss the quest itself, my distaste for grime, our feelings on collectibles and growing up, as well as delicious hot dogs smothered in pulled pork and grated cheese. Chuck and I also bicker about leaving each other's car dirty! Classic banter! Enjoy this very special episode!
- Brad

#436 - Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, Stephen King and Joe Hill, and Happy Death Day

Live in studio this week is our pal Lou Perella! We talk about the Jay and Silent Bob Reboot showings and Chuck waxes nostalgic about Kevin Smith. After that, we discuss the Stephen King & Joe Hill talk that Chuck and I went to last week, as well as the delicious meals we had surrounding it (and yes, maybe we touch on my shrieking fit at Chuck in the car on the way to the event). Chuck tells me about the movie "Us," and I talk about the (first?) two movies in the Happy Death Day saga. We briefly touch on another movie we recently saw, then gush about the talent on display at the Roger Williams Zoo Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular. Chuck talks about some autumn hikes he's recently taken, then we close with a talk about rooting for artists both personally and professionally.
- Brad

#435 - Haunt, Haunters, Hate Mail, and the Joker

We are joined this week by Ayden the Intern! That's right, someone let us have an intern despite the fact that our previous intern's body hasn't been seen since he left our employ! We kick things off talking about how great Retroagogo.com is and thank them for the decorations they sent us! We talk about some hateful mail that came into the podcast email account. Following that, we discuss the movie Haunt, and Ayden reveals a shameful secret about his relationship! We talk about our annual jack-o-lantern carving day, then Chuck tells me about the documentary Haunters. We then offer a spoiler-free discussion of Joker, then, after making it very clear when the spoilers start, we dive deep into the movie. Chuck and I disagree and Chuck wins Ayden to his side. NOT COOL, AYDEN THE INTERN!!!!!
- Brad

#434 - Between Two Ferns, It Chapter 2, and the Rubsam and Horrmann Brewery Launch Party

We are back! We kick things off by recommending a new podcast from our pals - check out The Hoof when you get a chance! We talk about the Between Two Ferns movie currently running on Netflix, then I tell a story about maybe accidentally being present for the filming of what was possibly a fetish video. A quick chat about a recent video game night, then Chuck tells me all about filming the opening of Rubsam and Horrmann brewery, run by Impractical Joker Brian "Q" Quinn. Chuck enchants me with tales of the food at the Cambridge Brewing Company, then we talk about the screening and Q&A for the show Undependent - directed by our pal Ray Harrington, edited by Chuck, starring Ray and another friend Derek...good stuff! We close the show with (first) a spoiler-free discussion of It: Chapter Two. We then make it very clear when the spoilers will begin, and we fully break down the entire movie!
- Brad