We dive into Claire Obscure: Expedition 33, a stylish turn-based RPG set in a dreamlike, Belle Époque-inspired world where players must defeat the Painteress before she erases another year of humanity's history.• The game's stunning visuals, world-building, and soundtrack create an immersive experience despite coming from a small development team• Read More
Vintage and Bridget celebrate the launch of Season Three of their podcast, reflecting on their journey over the past year. They share personal updates, discuss their preparations for Dragon Con, and dive into the fascinating history of mecha anime, highlighting the impact of Gundam and the complex themes introduced by Read More
Two twenty-somethings reeling from bad breakups connect over the course of an eventful day in South London, helping each other deal with their nightmare exes and potentially restoring their faith in romance.• Director Rainn Allen Miller creates a vibrant representation of South London that becomes a character in itself• Unique Read More
Eric and Phil explore 2006's The Devil Wears Prada, diving into the powerhouse performances of Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci in this psychological examination of work-life balance and personal transformation.• Meryl Streep delivers an iconic performance as Miranda Priestly that earned an Oscar nomination and remains Read More
The August 2025 edition of our monthly "What Did I Miss?" series welcomes special guests Kory from "The World Is My Burrito" podcast and Badr from "The Short Box Podcast" for a lively discussion of recent pop culture news and developments.• Exploration of IDW's new Godzilla comics in the Kaisei Read More
We sit down with Bay Doxey, voice of Meme in "My Deer Friend Nokotan," for a candid conversation about her journey from theater kid to professional voice actress and the challenges of finding her authentic self along the way.• Starting in theater at age 9 before transitioning to voice acting Read More
We dive into LA Noire, Rockstar Games' often overlooked 2011 detective thriller that pioneered facial animation technology but struggled to become a true classic.• LA Noire was revolutionary for its MotionScan facial animation system, creating unprecedented realism for interrogation scenes• The game's "Truth, Doubt, Lie" system became iconic but often Read More
The devastating impact of war through the eyes of children creates one of cinema's most profound animated experiences, standing as Studio Ghibli's most sobering and realistic work.• Grave of the Fireflies (1988) is directed by Isao Takahata, co-founder of Studio Ghibli• The film follows 14-year-old Seita and his younger sister Read More
We investigate Zack Snyder's 2013 Superman origin film Man of Steel, comparing it with the new 2025 Superman movie and reflecting on how its controversial approach continues to influence superhero films a decade later.• Krypton sequences featuring Russell Crowe and Michael Shannon stand as the film's strongest segments• Flashback structure Read More
Eric and Phil reunite for a nostalgic throwback episode, diving into July 2025's entertainment landscape without guests or gimmicks—just two hosts chatting about what you might have missed.• Marvel pivots from Kang to Downey Jr as Doctor Doom after Feige admits "Kang wasn't big enough" to follow Thanos• Neil Druckmann Read More
Vintage and Bridget reconnect after a summer break, sharing personal updates, including birthday celebrations, tattoos, and concert experiences. They announce the theme for Season 3, discuss nostalgic films, and explore their current interests in movies, tv, and books. The conversation highlights their podcasting journey, the challenges of content creation, and Read More
Victor Larson joins us to share his incredible journey building NomNom, a unique trading card role-playing game that blends elements from TCGs, tabletop RPGs, and board games into an immersive gaming experience set in a world where "all doorways lead to NomNom."• Created the world of NomNom as a creative Read More
Eric and Phil take a nostalgic journey through arcade-style sports games from the 90s and 2000s, exploring the decline of this once-thriving genre that prioritized outrageous fun over simulation.• NBA Jam with its flaming basketballs, NFL Blitz with its bone-crushing late hits, and other classics represented a golden era of Read More
K-pop Demon Hunters blends spectacular animation with chart-topping music to create Netflix's biggest animated surprise hit of the year. Sony Pictures' animated film follows K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey who use their secret powers to protect fans from supernatural threats.• Animation style draws inspiration from Spider-Verse and Mitchells vs. Read More
We're back!.... or are we?Join Kyle, Michael, and Micah as we talk about what we've been up to for the last year. We discuss our time with, Helldivers 2, Space Marine 2, Eldenring Nightreign, Remnant 2, and many more games.We are discussing how we are going to move forward as Read More
We dive into DreamWorks' criminally underrated 2022 animated film "The Bad Guys," exploring why this stylish heist movie deserves more recognition alongside studio favorites.• Based on the popular children's books by Aaron Blabey• Features an impressive voice cast including Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Awkwafina, and Anthony Ramos• Animation Read More
Longtime friend Erin, who works as Community Manager for 2K Games on Borderlands, joins us for a special reunion episode filled with nostalgia, cryptid sightings, and Hollywood career revelations.• Harold and Kumar are getting a new sequel with original stars John Cho and Kal Penn expected to return• Discussing whether Read More
Lalaine Art Geek shares her journey as a cartoonist, illustrator, and comic artist, revealing how her distinctive bold, colorful style has evolved from composition notebooks to digital platforms and print. Her vibrant approach to character design draws inspiration from cartoons like Gravity Falls and anime like Kill la Kill, creating Read More
For this edition of International Feature, we dive into The First Slam Dunk, exploring how the 2022 anime film became the highest-grossing basketball movie of all time with nearly $300 million worldwide. They analyze the revolutionary animation style that blends 2D and 3D techniques while discussing whether it successfully welcomes Read More
Vintage Macaroni and Bridget share their experiences at MomoCon 2025, discussing the vibrant atmosphere, engaging panels, and the incredible cosplays they encountered. They reflect on personal growth, the joy of connecting with the community, and their plans for future conventions and content. The conversation highlights the importance of conventions in Read More
