Episode 231: Crossover Storytelling, Rock Band 4 Problems, and Further Festive Adventures

The 231st installment of this beloved podcast kicks off with Chuck and Brad updates. The guys talk about an email about a possible (?) parody video of a conspiracy or some such nonsense. Following that, they talk about the below Web Couliers, then Chuck dives into some Movie Driplets (safely). What's up with multiple versions of Quentin Tarantino's Hateful Eight? What are the plans for Die Hard 6 (and how do C&B feel about the films in the franchise)? And what's this I hear about two move Marvel properties possibly being made into TV shows?
The first "main topic" of the night is the distressing news about the release of Rock Band 4 for Xbox One - what's the deal, Harmonix? After that, the guys talk about a listener Vox regarding the crossovers between franchises and storylines. Is this a good thing? Is it a sign of the death of creativity?
After that thorough discussion, the manchildren (menchildren?) talk about the festive things they've done in the past week - Haunted History Tours, Teen Wolf, Pumpkin Carving, Salem, Decorating, The Scituate Art Fair, and It Follows! Wow! What a festive week!
-Brad

ALSO: The guys receive some amazingly fun news while recording!!!!!!

Web Couliers:
TRAILER: A Very Murray Christmas
VIDEO: Paranormal Activity Prank Scares

Episode 230: Movie Endings, College Memories, and Festive Activities

Episode 230 begins with some standard Chuck-and-Brad updates, then the guys delve into the news about Marvel looking at making a lot more of their one-shot film projects. The dudes are appropriately stoked. From there, Chuck tells Brad about Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes (2001) and the confusion about the ending of the movie, as well as how the studio explained the ending to viewers who were left scratching their heads. Like apes. Chuck regales us all with tales of his anniversary night with Gina, then talks about some Open Mic nights he's been to recently. This somehow segues to Brad talking about guilt he feels from a college project that was literally over fifteen years ago. C&B really get into sharing some stories about their times in college. Chuck talks about his trip to NYC to see "Aladdin" on Broadway, then they talk about the "Turtle Hunt" - a daylong trip to track down and obtain some important Halloween decorations. The guys also got to see Monday Night Raw - what moment gave Brad goosebumps?
-Brad

Web Couliers:
There are no Web Couliers this week.

Episode 229: The Story of RI Food Fights

This week's episode finds Chuck and Brad welcoming a guest into the 'studio,' as Jim Nellis of RI Food Fights joins the program. C&B talk with J about the thought process behind starting RI Food Fights. Did Jim have a background in food? Has it always been successful? Did Brad like the poutine he tried last night? The answer to one of these questions is "No!" Give a listen to the story behind a positive force in Rhode Island's thriving restaurant community!
-Brad

Web Couliers:
There are no Web Couliers this week.

Episode 228: Black Mass, Improv Fest Recap, and What Makes A Good Friendship?

The 228th episode starts with updates from C & B, and honestly...not a lot of projects on the immediate horizon for our heroes. Wait, is an immediate horizon a thing? Can we trademark that as an album title? Chuck follows the updates with some movie driplets regarding a possible (?) Sinister Six movie for real, the new American Idiot documentary, and news about sequel(s) to Prometheus.
The guys went to see the new movie Black Mass earlier this week - what did they think? Hear them break the film down! From there, Chuck tells Brad the story of the most recent Senior Discount show. Brad then recaps his experience at this year's Providence Improv Fest. Did he make new friends who thought he was special?
The podcast closes with a long discussion. This is spurred by Chuck telling the story of a friendship that dissolved, and the guys talk about what makes a good friendship, and how to avoid feeling let down. It's a sobering discussion.
-Brad

Web Couliers:
There are no Web Couliers this week.

Episode 227: Oddball 2015, Discovering New Music, and Super Mario Maker

Episode 227 starts out with a brief discussion of the taco challenge for RI Food Fights before getting into some Brad and Chuck updates. After that, the guys talk about the below Web Couliers, stopping briefly to take a phone call from an unexpected guest. They finish the discussion, then a quick movie driplet of news, THEN hit a big topic: the Oddball Comedy Fest 2015. The guys saw eight comedians in one show - what did they think? Who stood out? Which joke was the best of the night?
Chuck gives a brief recounting of his adventures Saturday night, then gives a spoiler-free review of new M. Night Shyamalan film "The Visit." Brad talks about using Spotify's "Discover New Music" feature to discover.....new.....uh, music. The guys talk about how they access new music and what brings it up on their radar. From there, it's a seamless - wait, no, another phone call from another unexpected guest. Twice in one podcast! The guys talk about the new Wii U game Super Mario Maker and all the fun they've had with it to close out the podcast.
-Brad

Web Couliers:
TRAILER: Krampus
TRAILER: Hardcore

Episode 226: UHD Blu-Rays, S*D in Newport, and King Richard's Faire

The 226th episode begins, as loyal listeners expect, with some updates for Brad's improv life and Senior Discount.The below Web Couliers are discussed, then Chuck offers a few Movie Driplets. One has to do with some casting decisions for "Halloween Returns," the other has to do with the release of 4K Ultra High-Def Blu-Rays. Somehow this discussion also includes Brad's retirement plan. Weird.
Chuck recommends the new Against Me! live album (Brad also likes it), then the guys talk about Castle Crashers being free on the Xbox One. Chuck gives an account of the recent S*D show in Newport and an unpleasant encounter at a donut shop. C&B talk about the movies "The Death of Superman Lives" and "Windy City Heat," then Chuck talks about his new job and re-watching some classic Simpsons episodes.
Chuck talks about his new laptop (and tries to sell his old one), then Brad talks about a recent trip to King Richard's Faire. How did the notoriously crowd-disliking dude do?
-Brad

Web Couliers:
VIDEO: The And (Part 1 of 2)
VIDEO: The And (Part 2 of 2)
TRAILER: Crash Test Comedy

Episode 225: Patrick's Move, Our Comedy Connection Recap, and Stress

Episode 225 finds Brad and Chuck each pimping some upcoming shows. After that, it's a dip into the well of Web Couliers, then some refreshing Movie Driplets. Chuck tells Brad about the futuristic Zorro reboot, as well as casting news from the Disney Jungle Cruise movie. Chuck also talks about the reveal of the identity of one of the world's most well-paid YouTube superstars. It is a bizarre situation. There's some exciting news about Marvel Heroes, as well as WWE Christmas news. After another conversation about a "Fast & Furious" amusement park ride, the guys talk about Podcast Pal Patrick's move back to town. A quick review of Summerslam leads to a longer discussion about the Senior Discount show a few nights later, and some internal issues the band is facing.
After that, Chuck and Brad talk about their recent foray into standing while talking into microphones - how did their set at the Comedy Connection go? After that, Brad talks about some of the stress he's been dealing with recently.
-Brad

Web Couliers:
VIDEO: The Interrupters - "Take Back The Power"
ARTICLE - How Being Nonconfrontational Has Held Me Back In Life
ARTICLE - The Hidden Cost of Being Nonconfrontational
ARTICLE: Banksy's Dismaland