To wrap up Patreon Month, we dive into The Wolf Among Us and unpack why its neon-soaked noir, sharp performances, and moral gray choices still hit. We praise the style, debate the story’s middle stretch and cliffhanger, and compare our most chaotic Bigby moments with brutal honesty.• Gritty noir style Read More
Let us know what you thinkIn this episode, Schuby returns to dive deep into the Marvel Zombies animated series, sharing the excitement and breakdown of the episodes. We discuss our favorite moments, the emotional weight of character deaths, and the intricacies of how Marvel interweaves its storyline.
The droids are rolling by, the armor is gleaming in 85-degree heat, and the smiles are real—welcome to a con-floor anthology of craft, fandom, and the small moments that make a creative life feel big. We bounce from table to table at Ocala Comic Con with a stacked roster: Katiee Read More
You're listening to Bourbon Beards and Belvederes — part two with Tanya and John Aldi of The Beard Apothecary. In this episode the hosts and guests dive into the trial-and-error behind creating oils, balms, and a hypoallergenic tattoo balm, explain ingredient choices, and share grooming routines that keep beards healthy Read More
Adam, Paul, and Jerry sit down with John and Tanya of Beard Apothecary to trace the brand's origins, product development, and high-quality ingredients behind their beard oils, whipped butter, washes, and upcoming tattoo balm. The relaxed episode mixes thoughtful product impressions with whiskey and cigar pairings, community stories, and lively Read More
00:00 Welcome02:41 Exploring Local Markets and Events05:32 Adventures in Asheville08:02 Diving into Gunbuster10:34 Character Development and Themes13:16 Comparative Analysis with Other Series15:35 Exploring Themes of Loneliness and Time16:29 Critiques of Fan Service and Forced Relationships18:13 Character Development and Emotional Impact20:08 The Significance of the Ending22:48 Recommendations for Newcomers to Mecha25:31 Read More
Think bold means loud? Think again.Maria and Jeanine hit record with sweaty palms and big honesty. From a too-rowdy wine bar to real talk about boundaries, they show how bold can show up in unexpected places. “Sometimes bold is the simple move.” And Jeanine adds, “Bold is saying what needs Read More
For our next request during Patreon Month, we pull apart Battle Royale’s cult status with fresh eyes—what still works, what hasn’t aged well, and why its influence keeps echoing through movies and games. We weigh shock against substance, highlight standout characters, and debate whether minimal worldbuilding helps or hurts its Read More
Vintage and Bridget discuss the 1987 anime series 'Bubblegum Crisis.' They cover the show’s characters, themes, standout moments, and music, and share their thoughts on its strengths and weaknesses. The episode also includes insights into the production history of the series, comparisons to similar media, and hopes for a modern Read More
This episode was originally released on Patreon last month, but now everyone gets to hear it!This episode (S.F.P. Ep. 33 for those keeping count) was recorded just a few hours before Drew left for Denver! We were inspired by a recent fan mail to get one more recording done before Read More
To kick off Patreon month, we visit Alien (1979) with fresh eyes and honest takes, weighing its slow-burn craft, Ripley’s legacy, and how practical effects still make fear feel real. We compare it to Aliens, examine themes of corporate control and body horror, and share where it lands in our Read More
Let us know what you thinkSpecial guest Schuby joins us as we dissect the much-anticipated DC KO series, including its potential outcomes and implications, and the intriguing Batman spinoff.
We're so back. Thanks for listening to our first episode back with a new name, Parkside Breaks. For our first episode we introduce our guest, Emily Dostie from Glass Slipper Concierge. We follow along with her as she reviews her trip to Disneyland. We break down why the West Coast Read More
Vintage and Bridget celebrate recording in a professional studio for the first time! They reflect on their journey over the last year of podcasting, overcoming nerves and gaining confidence. They also talk about the iconic retro anime film Macross: Do You Remember Love? They delve into the plot, character dynamics, Read More
Join Zack, Mike, Jose, and myself as we conclude Alien: Earth season 1! We hope you enjoyed our terrible discussion on xenomorphs, ovomorphs, the T-Oculus, synthetics, hybrids, robots, Weyland-Yutani, Prodigy, and all the other buzzwords that might get this podcast noticed!Here's the Cinema Villains site!Cinema Villains' Instagram!The Neatcast site!My Linktree!Send Read More
Professional comic book enthusiast and talk show host, Coy Jandreau, joins the Short Box to talk about working on shows like DC Studios Showcase, and hosting the DC High Volume: Batman podcast. Coy also reveals that he reads about 70 comic books a week! Which prompts a deep dive into Read More
Okay… we finally did it. After a year of talking, dreaming, overthinking, and wondering if we were totally crazy—we hit record. In this very first episode, Maria and I (hi, I’m Janine!) get super real about what it took to just start. And spoiler alert: it wasn’t all smooth sailing. We Read More
A fallen indie wrestler enters a haunted house to drink away his life and discovers his real main event—battling a sentient home that feeds on lost souls and reclaiming his own. Adam Lawson walks us through the art, the heart, and the Kickstarter built for collectors.• Mad Dog Morgan’s premise Read More
Hey there! We’re Jeanine and Maria – two curious minds who love to go off-script and talk about everything from leadership to love, and all the messy stuff in between. This show is for anyone who likes to laugh, learn, and maybe even cringe a little (in a good way). Sometimes Read More
We welcome artists Lalaine ArtGeek and Ivan Patch to break down September's biggest pop culture moments and anticipate what's coming in 2026.• Nioh 3 announced for February 2026, continuing the samurai vs yokai Souls-like action RPG series• James Gunn reveals Superman and Lex Luthor will team up in "Man of Read More
