The boys go hard on Yoko Taro's apocalyptic series of video games, specifically the Nier ones. Brace yourself for the end of the world, like twenty different ways.

The Maud Squad

May 29th, 2021 1h 17m

The boys close out the month with a discussion of old movies (Saint Maud, Nolan films, Marvel stuff) and a little bit on recent news.

The Sound of Talking About the Sound of Metal

May 4th, 2021 2h 17m

Film review time! The boys go in on Oscar darling The Sound of Metal!

The Racism Slider: Current Events and Miscellany

Apr 25th, 2021 1h 22m

A grab bag episode. Dig in!

Normalcy Through the Barrel of a Gun

Mar 28th, 2021 1h 31m

We take a break from pop culture to ruminate on the country's return to normal, signified by another bout of gun violence.

The Expanse: My Stomach During the Pandemic

Mar 7th, 2021 2h 3m

Tim and Seth undertake a deep dive into the sci-fi TV show the Expanse! That's it! It does what it says on the tin!

All those Sh*tty, Amazing Comics: Tenet and Doom Patrol

Feb 17th, 2021 1h 43m

In a truly incongruous pairing, Tim and Jesse discuss Christopher Nolan's Tenet alongside a deeper discussion of HBO Max's superhero show the Doom Patrol, with an indulgence into the Grant Morrison inspired comic run that preceded it. Prepare t

Power to the Players

Jan 30th, 2021 1h 24m

We give proper due to the GameStop knights, those glorious defenders of the stock price of a failing store that always tries to get you to preorder some crap you don't want. WALL STREET BABY!

Bum Rush the Show: Capitol Riots

Jan 15th, 2021 1h 26m

In the wake of one of the most devastating events in American history, Donald Trump being banned from twitter, we also talk about whatever that was in the capitol.

Oh, Let it End: Year end Wrap-Up

Dec 31st, 2020 1h 49m

We discuss things we enjoyed from the year 2020, many of which were not actually produced in this blighted year. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Italian Intellectual Shitposting: Possessor and Slavoj Zizek

Dec 17th, 2020 1h 42m

We come at you with a variety of terror on this episode. First, the grisly body horror in Brandon Cronenberg's film Possessor, then the brutal, macabre state of our everyday future, the looming normal.

Alienation (and, because of, with) Video Games

Nov 29th, 2020 1h 28m

Down Tim, Seth and Jesse engage fully in a Nerdcast about video games this year. Naturally, the conversation turns from entertainment to social isolation and alienation! We cover Demon's Souls, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and

Inhabited by the Spirit of Kornacki

Nov 8th, 2020 2h 12m

We have witnessed the election! In this episode, we give our initial thoughts on what we learned, and prognosticate about the future. Not great, Bob!

Stick Talk! On the Debate and the Coronavirus

Oct 6th, 2020 1h 29m

Trump got diagnosed with the corona as we were recording this, so our discussion of the first debate got thrown for a loop, but it's still tight! Predictions abound!

Old Men and Death: I'm Thinking of Ending Things and Joe Biden

Sep 24th, 2020 1h 51m

The full complement of podcasters go at the Charlie Kaufman Netflix film I'm Thinking of Ending Things. Is it good? We couldn't all agree! Also, how's Joe Biden doing? We have the answers!

Family Values: The Umbrella Academy on Netflix

Sep 3rd, 2020 1h 54m

Seth and Tim manage to dig out a gem from the pop cultural nothingness that is the pandemic era. UMBRELLA ACADEMY! Tune in for almost two hours of discussion and analysis.

RNC, DNC, You Say Tomayto, I Say Tomahto

Aug 26th, 2020 1h 41m

After the absolutely embarrassing showcases that were the two major party conventions, the crew hung around a zoom call tearing apart the political paradigm we are forced to live under. Long story short, everything sucks!

Copland, featuring Kamala Harris and Joe Biden

Aug 14th, 2020 1h 10m

An emergency epsiode of sorts where Jesse and Time react to the selection of Kamala Harris as the Democratic vice presidential nominee. We discuss the limits of representational politics and the Democratic party in general.

Gestapo Tactics: Protest, Portland, and Statues

Jul 30th, 2020 1h 32m

With the continued protest movements happening around the country and the increased federal crackdown on them, the podcast decided that it would be a good idea to get drunk and try to talk about the protests and the frequent objects of their ir

Schrodinger's Cancellation: Police and Cancel Culture

Jul 16th, 2020 1h 38m

Tim and Jesse welcome Seth Alt on board as the new third mic for his first topical episode. First on the tee is a discussion on the class politics of police, in reference to the recent statements by Matt Taibbi, followed by an existential quest

Just a Phase: Portrait of a Lady on Fire

Jun 28th, 2020 1h 54m

In an expansive analysis of Celine Sciamma's Portrait of a Lady on Fire, we discuss the gaze, art, and a host of other topics in relation to this monumental romance film. Guest host Seth Alt helps Jesse and Tim connect with their feminine side

ATTACK AND DETHRONE GOD: George Floyd Protests

Jun 6th, 2020 1h 26m

Tim and Jesse talk about the protests, the media coverage, the political reponse, and various and sundry other related issues. If you're searching for the pod title reference, go search up Fox News coverage. Stand tall and shake the heavens, as

Return of the Macks: (Isolation, Quarantine, Woodworking)

May 18th, 2020 1h 23m

Finally acclimated to the new pandemic flavored normal, the boys have reconstituted themselves with canned food and ramen to bring this podcast to the people. Topics include isolation, politics during the pandemic, and our terrible pop culture

So the World Might Be Mended: The Dark Souls Games

Apr 27th, 2020 1h 41m

Through the beauty of the Internet, the podcast comes to you with a discussion of the brilliant video game series Dark Souls. Special guest Seth Alt joins to bring his expertise to analysis of the series themes and to talk shit about Youtubers.

Foreshadowing Plague: The Coronavirus and Biopolitics

Mar 14th, 2020 1h 25m

In the midst of toilet paper hoarders and pugilists battling for canned beans, the full crew gives our takes on the Coronavirus and what it says about our culture and politics. Apocalypse ahoy!