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Things get spooky as we discuss our fears, horror movies good and bad (especially ones featuring Johnny Depp), and Christin’s idea for a Sleepy Hollow episode. Audio Credits: This episode features audio excerpts from Hotel California by the Eagles. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.TiSBcast.com
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A dynamic duo talks Gone Girl and how some things might be better if people were literal demons. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.TiSBcast.com
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TiSB #121: Citizen Sim
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We’re joined by special guest Michael Solana, author of Citizen Sim: Cradle of the Stars and “Stop Writing Dystopian Sci-Fi—It’s Making Us All Fear Technology” on Wired.com. We discuss the future, technology, and fiction. Image/Audio Credits: Citizen Sim cover artwork by Mike Wrobel. This episode contains brief audio excerpts from Clubbed to Death …
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TiSB #120: The Legend of Gordo the Puncher
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Guest panelist Tal joins us for Steve’s first time ever DMing a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. He weaves a scenario full of drama, love, deception, and (most of all) punching. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.TiSBcast.com
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A plucky panel (including a sick Jeff) teams up to discuss Kevin Smith’s storied career, including his latest project: Tusk. Audio Credits: This episode contains brief audio excerpts from the trailer for Tusk. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.TiSBcast.com
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We come up with what we’re talking about live, leading to a merry romp through music, the upcoming death of Wolverine, fighting games, horrible movies, and the “found footage” trend. Audio Credits: This episode contains brief audio excerpts from Babymetal’s Give me Chocolate and the original intro theme to Street Fighter II. Bonus material can be f…
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We go back to our roots with a retrospective on “Phase Two” of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Iron Man 3, Winter Soldier, Thor 2, and Guardians of the Galaxy. Plus our take on the upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron. Audio Credits: This episode contains brief audio excerpts from the theme of Captain America and the theme of the Avengers, bot…
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Our resident Whovians attend a midnight theater showing of the season premiere of Doctor Who, Deep Breath. We talk Peter Capaldi, Clara, and our hopes (and fears) for season 8. Audio Credits: This episode contains brief audio excerpts from this neat fan-made intro uploaded by YouTube user NeonVisual. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.…
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TiSB #114: Fantasy Summer Box Office Finale!
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A victor emerges in our closest Fantasy Summer Box Office game ever! There were many surprises, including Guardians of the Galaxy, Godzilla, and the massive bombing of Expendables 3. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.TiSBcast.com
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This week we check out Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy and ponder questions like: What exactly constitutes a daughter of Thanos? What was in those blue drinks? And why is wood invulnerable to bullets and explosions? Also, we love it. Audio Credits: This episode contains brief audio excerpts from Orion by Metallica (please don’t sue us), In My Life…
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Marcus returns and talks about barely surviving Shanghai. We learn about Chinese culture, media, and hospitals. Audio/Photo Credits: This episode contains brief audio excerpts from Zhongguo Hua and Zen Me Ban, both by SHE. The featured image thumbnail uses an image from Tibor Bognr / Corbis. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.…
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A dynamic duo reviews and discusses Bryan Singer’s long awaited return to the X-Men franchise, Days of Future Past. Spoiler alert, it’s fine. Audio Credits: This episode contains brief audio excerpts from the trailer for X-Men: Days of Future Past. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.TiSBcast.com
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TiSB #100: Spider-Centennial
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The G1+ panel reunites for to celebrate our 100th episode with a ridiculous romp through The Amazing Spiderman 2. Toasts and disagreements are abundant. Audio Credits: This episode contains brief audio excerpts from the 1960’s Spider-Man TV series and NBC’s The Tonight Show. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.…
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An all bro panel talks Lucasfilm’s recent Star Wars Extended Universe announcement. Then, we get serious about our love/hate relationship with conventions. Audio Credits: This episode contains brief audio excerpts from Deadpool’s Comic Con Song (Parody)! by ItsJustSomeRandomGuy. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.…
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TiSB #97: Purple Weddings and a Funeral
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It’s a mega episode! The panel delves into Game of Thrones season 4, then Rob hosts the draft for Fantasy Summer Box Office 2014 (with Ben participating in spirit). Audio Credits: This episode contains brief audio excerpts from Pink’s “The King is Dead” and Maedon’s “Pop Culture”. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.…
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TiSB #95: Two by Two
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TiSB gets biblical as we dive into Noah and other biblical films; plus it’s Trailer Time for X-Men: Days of Future Past and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Audio Credits: This episode contains brief audio excerpts from the OST to Noah as well as Peter Gabriel’s A Different Drum. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.…
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An iron three panel discusses late night comedy television in all its surprisingly dramatic glory, everything from SNL to Craig Ferguson to The Colbert Report. Also, Bastille is here! (Bastille is not actually here) Audio Credits: This episode contains brief audio excerpts from Saturday Night Live and the theme to The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. B…
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TiSB #93: The Dude Abides
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It’s a Coen-cast! The panel delves into dudeism before sweeping through Miller’s Crossing, Fargo, and more! Just like Jeff, the brothers have no idea how to end each movie. Audio Credits: This episode contains audio excerpts from Kenny Rogers & The First Editions performance of Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In) and the fil…
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Christin leads an iron 3 panel through 300: Rise of an Empire, then discusses some actual historical fiction. This episode contains audio excerpts from the trailer for 300: Rise of an Empire and Inglorious Basterds. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.TiSBcast.com
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TiSB #91: …Beyond all Rational Thought
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Rob and Jon are joined by special guest Kyle (KYLE!) to bust some ghosts in honor of Harold Ramis. Later, they explore his rich filmography via a game of wits! Audio Credits: This episode contains audio excerpts from the theme to Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters itself. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.…
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TiSB #90: All Aboard the Underwood Express
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TiSB returns with a beefy discussion of Guardians of the Galaxy, House of Cards season 2, the new Fantastic Four, and HBO’s True Detective. Audio Credits: This episode contains audio excerpts from the the official trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy, the theme to House of Cards, and the theme to True Detective. Bonus material can be found on the Tu…
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TiSB bids a fond farewell to Marcus, who is off to China for more adventures. See you, space cowboy. Audio Credits: This episode contains audio excerpts from Joe Esposito’s You’re the Best Around. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.TiSBcast.com
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An iron three panel takes an unplanned journey through Community, Nicolas Cage, and how Jubilee might someday save the X-Men (hint: never). Audio Credits: This episode contains audio excerpts from the Wicker Man and Community. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.TiSBcast.com
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Guest panelist Chris joins us for a discussion on this year’s hilarious Superbowl and Blizzard’s new free to play CCG, Hearthstone. Discussion ranges from casual play to advanced strategy (plus Murloc poetry). Audio Credits: This episode contains audio excerpts from the Hearthstone OST. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.…
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TiSB #86: HULK SMASH! …into ebook market
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We dive into the wonderful world of screenwriting, and thoroughly review FilmCritHulk’s new ebook, Screenwriting 101. Plot holes! Hero’s Journey! Star Wars/Star Trek! Wine! Whiskey! SMASH! FilmCritHulk on Twitter More about the the book Audio Credits: This episode contains audio excerpts from the theme from the 1966 Hulk TV series, the 2003 Hulk Mo…
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TiSB #84: Welcome to 2014
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A five person panel kicks off the new year with a recap of 2013’s major ups and downs. Then we take a peek into the next 12 months of media madness. Audio Credits: This episode contains audio excerpts from DJ Earworm’s 2013 mashup. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.TiSBcast.com
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TiSB #83: Hobbits & Cumberdragons
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It’s that time of the year again! That’s right, Peter Jackson movie time! A dynamic duo takes a deep look into The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Smaaaaaaaaaaawwwg. Featuring: Rob, Christin Audio Credits: This episode contains audio excerpts from the trailer for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug as well as Ed Sheeran’s “I See Fire”. Bonus mater…
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TiSB #82: Let’s Roll
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The panel goes on its very first adventure in the mysterious world of Dungeons & Dragons. It does not end well… Featuring: Marcus, Jeff, Christin, Steve Audio Credits: This episode contains audio excerpts from Summoner Geeks (coincidentally by Dan Harmon and Dead Alewives) as well as the Community episode “Advanced Dungeons & Dragons”. Bonus materi…
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Jon hosts a special Thanksgiving look at the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special: The Day of the Doctor. Plus the debut of a new TiSB companion! Featuring: Michelle, Jon, Gina Audio Credits: This episode contains audio excerpts from the original Doctor Who Theme and the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.…
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Happy Thanksgiving! TiSB celebrates this feasting day with an ironic hour of discussion on The Hunger Games: Catching Fire! Featuring: Christin, Rob, Jeff Audio Credits: This episode contains audio excerpts from the original soundtrack to The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.…
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The panel tackles the new trailer for Maleficent, then takes a walk down memory lane with favorite fables, folklore, and “Disney” stories. Featuring: Christin, Jon, Michelle Audio Credits: This episode contains audio excerpts from the trailer for Maleficent and Disney’s A Whole New World. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.…
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Christin hosts as she and Jon navigate the upcoming blitzkrieg of Marvel films, then Michelle hops in for a panel review of Ender’s Game. Spoiler alert: It’s kinda meh. Featuring: Jon, Michelle, Christin Audio Credits: This episode contains audio excerpts from the trailers for Captain America: The Winter Solider and X-Men: Days of Future Past, the …
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This is Serious Business #76: Oktoberween!
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Beer! Candy! Mega Panel! Drinking Games! It’s TiSB’s special holiday episode spectacular: Oktoberween! Featuring: Jeff, Jon, Michelle, Marcus, Christin Play along with the following rules: All Drink: Whenever Jeff mentions his level of intoxication If we refer to a previous episode If we mention Prometheus If we mention Christopher Lee If you hear …
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The Panel gets serious as we discuss the positive and negative perceptions of “Nerds”, plus we dive into trailers for the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary and Batman: Arkham Origins. Featuring: Michelle, Jon, Jeff Audio Credits: This episode contains audio excerpts from LORD’s amazing metal rendition of the Doctor Who Theme, the trailers for the Doctor …
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This is Serious Business #74: Defying Gravity
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TiSB talks NYCC and Alfonso Cuaron’s Gravity while enjoying some fine spirits. This week’s episode is… *sunglasses* out of this world. Featuring: Marcus, Rob, Jeff Audio Credits: This episode contains audio excerpts from Frank Sinatra’s New York, New York and the Gravity OST. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.…
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The panel discussed the sub-genre of “Kids in Peril” and checks out the latest trailer for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Also, we learn that Jon love Metallica. Featuring: Jeff, Jon, Michelle, Christin Audio Credits: This episode contains audio excerpts from the trailer for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Whitney Houston’s Greatest Love…
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The bros of TiSB talk about Agents of SHIELD over several (dozen) beers. Bro-fights, bromances, and bro-fists ensue. Featuring: Marcus, Jon, Rob, Jeff Audio Credits: This episode contains audio excerpts from Agents of SHIELD and the theme to 90’s Xmen. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.A Serious Business
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An Iron 3 panel talks Fall Television and the modern economics of gaming. Also, Marcus determines who would win in a battle between 90’s Hulk Hogan and Spiderman. Featuring: Christin, Jeff, Marcus Audio Credits: This episode contains audio excerpts from the Diablo 3 OST and Sleepy Hollow. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.…
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Rob, Christin, and Marcus are joined by special guests! Plus spinoffs and the trailer for Escape from Tomorrow, oh my! Featuring: Christin, Rob, Marcus, Jarvis, Siri Audio Credits: This episode contains audio excerpts from the trailer for Escape from Tomorrow, It’s a Small World, and Alohamora by Pogo. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.…
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Jeff and Jon dynamic duo their way through the Robocop reboot, Hayao Miyazaki’s storied career, and the new face of comic book movies. TiSB is back! Featuring: Jon, Jeff Audio Credits: This episode contains audio excerpts from the original theme to Robocop and the Spirited Away OST. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.…
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Christin and Michelle share some wine and talk World’s End, all while Michelle is introduced to our favorite movie. Featuring: Michelle, Christin Audio Credits: This episode contains audio excerpts from Prometheus and Blurred Lines. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.Gosu.com
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This is Serious Business #67: Alternative Mainstream
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Jon reviews Kick Ass 2 while an Iron 3 panel discusses comics beyond the DC/Marvel Universe, plus how to build worlds! Featuring: Christin, Jon, Jeff Audio Credits: This episode contains audio excerpts from the trailer for Kick Ass 2 and Danny Elfman’s Batman theme. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.…
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This is Serious Business #66: Doctor F***ing WHO?
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Multiple panels participate as we take on Peter Capaldi as The Doctor, the return of Newsroom, Justice League, The International 3 finals and WCS, and the finale of Fantasy Summer Box Office! Featuring: Rob, Jon, Michelle, Jeff, Marcus, Christin Audio Credits: This episode contains audio excerpts from In the Loop and the menu music from DOTA 2. Bon…
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This is Serious Business #65: Shut Up and Take My Money!
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Rob takes up the hosting mantle as the team dives into Spike Lee’s Oldboy remake, Snowpiercer, Elder Scrolls Online, Valve’s The International, modern marketing, and more! It’s a metric ton of wallet-damaging fun! Featuring: Christin, Steve, Marcus, Rob Audio Credits: This episode features audio excerpts from the trailers for Snowpiercer and Spike …
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Marcus outlines his perfect dinosaur army as he joins Jeff, Christin, and Rob to delve into 47 Ronin and a full roundup of SDCC news. Featuring: Jeff, Rob, Christin, Marcus Audio Credits: This episode features audio excerpts from the intros to Marvel vs Capcom 2 and Soul Calibur 2. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.…
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This is Serious Business #63: Drunken Boxing
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Steve rejoins the cast and gets drunk with Marcus and Jeff! We discuss fighting games, Batman/Superman crossovers, and the Steam summer sale. Miraculously, we don’t pass out! Featuring: Jeff, Steve, Marcus Audio Credits: This episode features audio excerpts from the intros to Marvel vs Capcom 2 and Soul Calibur 2. Bonus material can be found on the…
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This is Serious Business #62: Jaeger Bomb
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An iron 3 panel takes on nerd news, then is pleasantly surprised with Pacific Rim. Rob hits the hard liquor. Featuring: Michelle, JONROB Audio Credits: This episode features audio excerpts from Pacific Rim’s various trailers. Bonus material can be found on the Tumblr.Gosu.com
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This is Serious Business #61: Mythical Mayhem
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This week we dive into movies that critics hate but we dig, plus an in depth discussion of the sword & sandals genre. It’s one mythical episode of TiSB! Featuring: Jeff, Marcus, Rob, Christin Audio Credits: This episode features audio excerpts from the theme to the original Green Hornet Theme (aka “Flight of the Bumblebee”) and The Drums of Gaugame…
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This is Serious Business #60: Rebooting Robots
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The G1 panel reunites to discuss the new series Beware the Batman, then it’s trailer time with Escape Plan, followed by the Terminator reboot news. Featuring: Jon, Rob, Christin, Jeff Audio Credits: This episode features audio excerpts from the trailers for Beware the Batman and Escape Plan, plus the theme to Terminator by Brad Fiedel. Bonus materi…
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This is Serious Business #59: She Blinded me with Science
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We welcome guest panelist Alex (check out her Youtube channel, BiteScized) to discuss life according to data, and the science of dreaming. Featuring: Jeff, Christin, Rob Special Guest: Alex Audio Credits: This episode features audio excerpts from Michael Jackson’s Somebody’s Watching Me (please don’t sue) and Gary Wright’s Dreamweaver. Bonus materi…
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