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Monday, June 25, 2012

Episode 91: Prometheus, That's My Boy, The Summer of Ska tour


Chuck and Brad open the show with some SkyPunch and Senior Discount updates, then segue briefly into some movie news. They follow that by discussing the email from loyal listener Lou Perella. The meat of the podcasts focuses on two movies, the first of which is "Prometheus." Spoilers abound as the boys break down the plot of the movie, things they didn't understand, and things they really enjoyed.

Once they break down that science-fiction thriller, they switch gears and genres and talk about the Adam Sandler/Andy Samberg comedy "That's My Boy," a film which they saw in a sneak preview a few weeks back. They discuss some of the criticism the film has received and their opinion on that. After they discuss that, the boyz turn their attention to the recent concert featuring Reel Big Fish and Goldfinger (along with Suburban Legends and Big D & The Kids' Table). They hype next week's special "Brammies and Chammies 1997" podcast and sign off for the week. Web Couliers:
- VIDEO: "Wreck-It Ralph" Trailer
- VIDEO: "Hotel Transylvania" Trailer

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Episode 90: The Story of Mat


Chuck and Brad are joined this week by Mat Fairchild, an erstwhile VBW member. He and Chuck share memories from their youth, and Brad is appalled by the lack of concern for their physical, emotional, and spiritual health demonstrated by teenage Chuck and Mat. Many stories are shared about Mat's past, and Brad hears some new stories about the misadventures of teenage Chuck.

Web Couliers:
- VIDEO: Jack McBrayer and Triumph the Weiner Dog Visit Chicago's Weiner's Circle

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Episode 89: E3 2012


After a very brief intro, C&B discuss one movie driplet - concerning the upcoming Venom movie! Awesome! Chuck then relates an article he read about the filthy mating habits of early 20th century penguins (really).

Once those pleasantries are savored, the boys move on to a discussion of cool things from this year's Electronics Entertainment Expo. What games are they looking forward to? What blew them away? How do you use a Wii U Tablet? Answers to these questions and so many more* on this week's Chuck and Brad podcast!

* further questions about penguin sex go unanswered

Web Couliers:
- ARTICLE: The Consequences Of Caring

Monday, June 4, 2012

Episode 88: Comedy, podcasts, asexuality, and "Beefs With Brad"


Chuck and Brad open the podcast with a discussion of the Web Coulier listed below, which lead into a thorough discussion of comedians making movies. After that, Chuck offers a few Movie Driplets, and the boys talk about expectations for summer movies and the curious decision to move GI Joe to next summer to add 3-D effects. After that, Chuck brings up a "Beef With Brad," in which he takes umbrage at Brad writing that he considered purchasing an iPod to replace his broken Zune.

Chuck talks about a curious case from Japan involving a man who identifies as asexual who had his genitals removed and served them as a delicacy to paying customers. Brad is suitably disturbed. After a frank and rational discussion of cannibalism, Chuck brings up Marc Maron's WTF Podcast, and an article that summarizes the "typical" podcast. Chuck is unimpressed with the article. Episode 88 concludes with Brad relating a heretofore-unheard story in which he both embarrassed himself and demonstrates a form of snobbery.

Web Couliers:
- VIDEO: Anchorman 2 Teaser Trailers

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Episode 87: Sometimes Feelings Are Not Rational


This episode is a very candid conversation between Brad and Chuck about individual argument style, conflict resolution, and views on friendship.

Monday, May 21, 2012

Episode 86: Google Pocket, Community, and the Erosion of a Friendship


Brad opens this week on a sour note, with a brief mention of his down-in-the-dumpsness. A halfhearted endorsement for the upcoming SkyPunch show, then a discussion of this week's Web Coulier (listed below). Speaking of the Web, Chuck teaches Brad how to use the new Google Pocket program (formerly Read It Later). After that, Chuck's TV Driplet becomes a TV Drop as the boys spend quite a while discussing Dan Harmon's departure from Community.

B & C then discuss their summer DVD queue, including a documentary Brad had forgotten about until recently. The conversation then becomes heart-wrenchingly serious as Chuck details the slow erosion and potential dissolution of his ten-year friendship with Sousa.

Web Couliers:
- ARTICLE: Pro Wrestling For Auteurs

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Episode 85: Brad's Vacation, Laura Jane Grace's Transformation, and "The Avengers"


This week returns with an episode of "Agreeing To Disagree," as Brad re-joins the 'cast cast after his vacation. He tells Patrick and Chuck what he thought about the Brad-cast, and corrects an error or two that was made in his absence - including the TRUTH about "making out with a topless prostitute at a concert." Chuck offers some movie/TV droplets of information, which the boys discuss for a while. Following that, we learn about Brad's recent trip, including several chuckle-worthy moments.

Once the personal stuff is out of the way, attention shifts to the big news from the world of punk music from this past week - Against Me! singer Laura Jane Grace (formerly Tom Gabel) has announced that she is transgendered. After some in-depth discussion, they move on to the last topics - the double feature of "The Dictator" and "The Avengers." Find out their thoughts this week!