Flopcast episode 272! We’re gonna need a bigger podcast, because we’re celebrating Shark Week with a ridiculous shark-themed Top 4 ½ List! We have shark cartoons, shark TV shows, shark songs, shark candy, and perhaps even a real live shark. We also look at episode 6 of High Feather, in which
Flopcast episode 271! We’re back from Minnesota with a full report on CONvergence, an annual gathering of awesome crazy people who are really into convention badge ribbons. (We may have given out more Flopcast ribbons this year than ever before! It’s the boldest fashion accessory of the season.) Our report
Cigar Nerds Podcast Episode 73: Murphy’s Law. This week we’re heading to Old Detroit and celebrating 30 years of Robocop. 30 years ago this week Officer Alex Murphy was murdered by the dad from that 70’s show and rebuild by OCP to be the future of law enforcement. A six
Flopcast episode 270! Our excruciating all-summer-long review of High Feather continues! In episode 4, the kids publish the camp newspaper (using incredible technology like mimeograph machines and typewriters), and we learn a goofy apple-picking song too. (How did this show not sweep the Emmy Awards?) It’s also National Gummy Worm Day, which
Cigar Nerds Podcast Episode 72: Full Metal Kubrick. Happy 4th of July to today we are celebrating 241 years of America and 30 years of Full Metal Jacket. This week we take a look at our two favorite Stanley Kubrick films, Full Metal Jacket and The Shining. I do not
Flopcast episode 269! Kornflake tells us about Boom Box Parade Day (probably the biggest American holiday celebrated on July 4th), so stock up on D batteries and take to the streets. Meanwhile, Kevin and Kornflake’s recent activities include a trip to Vermont (featuring frogs, whistlepigs, and cheap CDs), a trip
Flopcast episode 268! Meteor Day is this week, and it’s a painful reminder that we can never remember which ones are meteors, which are meteorites, and which are meteoroids. (There must be a better way. Let’s just call them all meat-balls.) Meanwhile our summer-long review of High Feather (a forgotten
Cigar Nerds Podcast Episode 71: Moore Bond. Bond, James Bond. We are back with another Bond retrospective, this time honoring the passing of Sir Roger Moore. We take a look at his career over the course of his seven times as Bond and the impact he had on pop culture
Flopcast episode 267! Flopcast listeners follow up on last week’s turtle list with some favorite turtles of their own (yikes, we missed some good ones); Kornflake attends a Jim’s Big Ego house concert along with her close personal friend Mr. Peanut; we loved the new Wonder Woman movie, even though
Flopcast episode 266! It’s mostly turtle talk this week, kids — join us for a Top 4 ½ List of our favorite turtles! The list includes a ninja turtle or two, of course, as well as some slightly lesser known turtles from animation, comic books, music, movies, literature, and perhaps
Cigar Nerds Podcast Episode 70: Pirates of the Caribbean. Avast me hearties raise the colors and prepare for battle. This week we review the new Pirates movies and talk about the many adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow. In News we talk about the return of Animaniacs, Spiderman Homecoming trailer, Wonder
Flopcast episode 265! It’s a mostly music-themed little show this week, with quick concert reports on Ben Folds (with the Boston Pops), Petty Morals, Go Betty Go, and The Dollyrots. We also recommend the new album from comedy band Power Salad, fail to attend an a capella festival (which is
