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Episode 131: Deadpool and Wolverine Review
Brett, Joe, and Cody go over everything you want to know about the ONLY MCU film this year, Deadpool and Wolverine. Spoiler warning: they are covering plot, cameos, future implications, and, yes, Hugh Jackman's abs.
KEYBOARDS: MCU, Deadpool and Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Multiverse, Marvel, Cassandra Nova
Episode 130: Clerks: A 30 Year Retrospective
Joe, Brett, and Cody get together to talk about how the Kevin Smith movie Clerks has held up after 30 years. What is the significance of the movie in pop culture? How did it launch Kevin Smith's career? What other trivia comes from the Smith's directorial debut?
KEYWORDS: Clerks, Kevin Smith, View Askew, Jason Mewes, Dante, Randal, Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Jay and Silent Bob, Qwik Stop
Episode 129: The Acolyte Series Review
Cody, Justin, and special guest host, Jess, review the entirety of the tv show The Acolyte. Star Wars on Disney+, what could go wrong? The secrets were revealed and Mae, Osha, Sol, The Stranger, and more had their plots advanced by the end of the episode. But did it work? Is there enough here to warrant a season two?
KEYWORDS: TV Review, Disney+, The Acolyte, Star Wars, Osha, Mae, Sol, Qimir, Jedi, Sith
Brett and Cody tackle the second movie in the Ti West and Mia Goth trilogy, Pearl. This movie is labeled as horror, but is a deep dive in to the psyche of a girl turned murderer in 1918. The prequel to X, it is availble for free on Amazon Prime. Is it worth your time?
KEYWORDS: Movie Review, Pearl, X, Maxxxine, TI West, Mia Goth, Horror, Slasher, Silent Movies, Psychological
Episode 127: The State of the MCU
Cody leads a discussion with Marvel fanboy Dave and Marvel burnout Joe. They go through the current struggles of the MCU, talk about future projects, and what the MCU can do to reclaim its glory (if it lost it!). It's a honest discussion with plenty of good points raised.
KEYWORDS: Marvel, MCU, Disney Plus, Deadpool and Wolverine, Deadpool, Wolverine, Agatha All Along, Agatha, Thunderbolts, Yelena, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster, US Agent, Winter Soldier, Bucky, Brave New World, Captain America, Sam Wilson, Valentina, Hulk, The Leader, Avengers, Blade, Wonderman, Nova, Fantastic Four, Pedro Pascal, Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Ben Grimm, Johnny Storm, Human Torch, Invisible Woman, The Thing, Mister Fantastic, Wakanda, Vision Quest
Episode 126: The Joshua Maddux Mystery
Justin, Brett, and Cody attempt to make any sense out of the strange story that is the Joshua Maddux tragedy. Missing for seven years, his body was found only a quarter mile from his family's home. Was it an accident? A suicide? A murder? The guys analyze what few clues exist to this tragic tale.
KEYWORDS: Joshua Maddux, Disappearance, Missing Persons, Body Found, Mystery, True Crime
Episode 125: Classic or Crap: Layers of Fear
Cody takes Justin and Brett through a discussion of the video game Layers of Fear. Originally released in 2016, it has recently been re-released for the Nintendo Switch. This psychological horror game is full of jump scares and tension...but not without some questionable gamemaking decisions.
KEYWORDS: PC, PlayStation, XBox, Nintendo Switch, Hallway Simulator, Psychological Horror, Tortured Artist, Jump Scare
It's the number one movie on Netflix! It has a 97% Fresh rating. But is it any good? Joe and Cody take a look at Hit Man starring Glen Powell and Adria Arjona! He's a hit man. Except he's not. She's afraid of her husband. Except she's not. Hilarity and love ensue in this dark rom-com!
KEYWORDS: Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Rom Com, Hit Man, Netflix, Rotten Tomatoes
Episode 123: The Acolyte Premiere Review
Cody is amped up for our latest podcast featuring Star Wars: The Acolyte on Disney+. Justin and Brett try to calm him down as they go through the first two episodes of the new show that debuted last week. It's got everything! That guy from Squid Games! That other guy from Russian Doll! Trinity from the Matrix! And a honest to goodness WOOKIE JEDI!
KEYWORDS: Star Wars, The Acolyte, Carrie Anne Moss, Jedi, Disney+, Lee Jung Jae, Dafne Keen, Amandla Stenberg, Charlie Barnett, Rebecca Henderson
Episode 122: Tales from the Loop, Session 2
Justin concludes his RPG set in the Tales From the Loop universe. Cody, Brett, Matt, and special guest Jess are back to try to solve the mystery of the advanced toy robots. Are they merely toys who believe they are real, or is something more sinister ar work? Find out in the epic conclusion!
KEYWORDS: Tales From the Loop, RPG, Marquette, Michigan, D6, Roleplay, Stranger Things, The Goonies
Episode 121: Tales from the Loop, Session 1
Justin hosts another RPG, this time set in the Tales From the Loop universe. Cody, Brett, Matt, and special guest Jess attempt to solve a mysterious threat that endangers the quaint outskirts of Marquette, Michigan in this intriguing playthrough.
KEYWORDS: Tales From the Loop, RPG, Marquette, Michigan, D6, Roleplay, Stranger Things, The Goonies
Episode 120: Album Exchage II: Wind Rose, They Might Be Giants, Billy Talent
Cody is the only host to survive the legendary Album Exchange I (go find the episode), and he brings along Brett and Matt for the second-ever installment. This time Cody brings Billy Talent's album Billy Talent II. Brett offers up Wind Rose's Wintersaga album. Matt showcases They Might Be Giants' Apollo 18 album. Which one came out on top? And, more importantly, can each host be quiet while the others dissect his album choice?
KEYWORDS: They Might Be Giants, Billy Talent, Wind Rose, Apollo 18, BillyTalent II, Wintersaga, Album Exchange
Episode 119: Fallout Series Review
Brett takes Joe and Cody back to the world of Fallout for their series wrap up and review. What were the highs and lows of this first season on Amazon?
KEYWORDS: Amazon Prime, Amazon, MGM, Fallout, Ella Purnell, Lucy, Aaron Moten, Maximus, The Ghoul, Walton Goggins, Kyle MacLachlan, Hank MacLean, Nuka Cola, Vault Tec
Episode 118: Pearl Jam's Dark Matter Review
Cody, Joe, and Brett discuss yet ANOTHER album that dropped on 4/19--Pearl Jam's Dark Matter! The guys talk about Pearl Jam as a band before going into what they liked and didn't like about the first Pearl Jam album they have listened to in quite a while! Was it worth your time?
KEYWORDS: Pearl Jam, Dark Matter, Eddie Vedder, Music Review, Ten, Seattle, Mookie Blaylock, Mike McCready, UB-40
Episode 117: Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poet Department Review
Joe is joined by the biggest Swifties he knows, Cody and Brett as they take a look at the 11th studio album by Taylor Swift, The Tortured Poets Department. It's all the rage these days, but what did your FOND hosts think?
KEYWORDS: Taylor Swift, Tay Tay, TSwizzle, The Tortured Poets Department, TTPD, Music Drop, Swifties, Music Review
Episode 116: Friends Occasionally Navigating Dungeons: Eclipse Phase
Justin does a ton of prep work to run a playthrough of Eclipse Phase with Dave, Brett, and Cody. In this short campaign, science fiction mixes with horror as a small team responds to an asteroid mining operation that has gone silent. What awaits them?
KEYWORDS: Eclipse Phase, Eclipse, Role Play, Role Playing, d100, d10, Campaign
Episode 115: Fallout Premiere Review
Brett, Joe, Dave, and Justin--big fans of the Fallout video games--and Cody--whose never played one--talk about episode one of Fallout on Amazon Prime!
KEYWORDS: Amazon Prime, Amazon, MGM, Fallout, Video Games, Fallout TV Series, Ella Purnell, Lucy, Aaron Moten, Maximus, The Ghoul, Walton Goggins, Kyle MacLachlan, Hank MacLean, Nuka Cola, Vault Tec
Episode 114: Road House 1989 v. Road House 2024
Joe tries to control Justin, Brett, and Cody as they discuss both versions of Road House. Who's the better Dalton? Which location is better? Terry Funk or Connor McGregor? Things get out of control and more than a bit wacky in this one!
KEYWORDS: Road House, Patrick Swayze, Jake Gyllenhaal, Missouri, Florida, Remake, 80s, Amazon, Terry Funk, Connor McGregor, Jeff Healey
Episode 113: April Fools Bracket Battle
It's the most hosts the FONDpod has ever had on one episode! Cody is joined by Matt, Joe, Dave, Justin, and Brett as they accept his invitation to have a battle based on movies...but they aren't sure exactly what the battle is! Famous movie characters duke it out in a March Madness-style bracket to determine the winner of fighting! Many hypotheticals are included in this movie nerd arena slugfest! Who comes out on top? Which weird weapon scenarios are included? It's a good time on this special April Fool's episode!
KEYWORDS: Batman, Punisher, Indiana Jones, Jason, Black Widow, Godzilla, Darth Vader, Bracket Battle, March Madness, April Fools
Cody and Brett watch the strange horror film X, which is streaming on Netflix. This movie, which has launched its own mini-verse, features a small cast of characters attempting to film an adult movie without the permission of the farmer who owns the house they are shooting in! Interesting deaths abound! Mia Goth, Brittany Snow, Jenna Ortega, and Kid Cudi lead the production!
KEYWORDS: Movie Review, X, X Movie, Jenna Ortega, Brittany Snow, Mia Goth, Pearl, MaXXXine, Netflix, Horror, Adult Film, Kid Cudi
Episode 111: Irish Mystery: Peter Bergmann
Brett, Justin, and Cody do a little Irish investigation to celebrate St. Patty's Day when they look at the strange case of Peter Bregmann. A man who spent at least a few days in Ireland, was caught on camera many times, and was found deceased on a local beach. Who was he? Why was he there? And what explains his bizarre behavior while in Sligo, Ireland? Draw your own conclusions as the hosts lay out the facts in this true crime mystery!
KEYWORDS: True Crime, Peter Bergmann, Ireland, St. Patty's Day, St.Patrick's Day, Unexplained, Mystery, Purple Bag, Unknown Identity
Episode 110: Classic or Crap: Dragon's Dogma
Justin and Brett check in with their review of Dragon's Dogma, which they have been playing in the background for some time! Originally released in 2012, the long-awaited sequel is coming out soon. Did the hosts find the original a classic...or crap?
KEYWORDS: Game Review, Video Games, Dragon's Dogma, Capcom, Sony Playstation, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft X Box, Classic or Crap
Episode 109: Green Day SAVIORS Review
Cody and Joe review the newest Green Day album, SAVIORS. It is the 14th studio album by the legendary rockers. They are joined by Brett's comments (sent in by him) and a special virtual guest! What did they think about the latest offering by the trio? Find out!
KEYWORDS: Green Day, Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, Tre Cool, SAVIORS, Dookie, Punk, Pop, Rock, New Release
Episode 108: Classic or Crap: Alan Wake
Justin and Cody talk about the video game Alan Wake. Justin played the original, while Cody played the Remastered Edition. This psychological survivor horror game puts you in the shoes of the titular Alan Wake, an author who has a bad case of writer's block. Classic...or crap?
KEYWORDS: Alan Wake, PC, Microsoft X Box, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror
Episode 107: Classic or Crap: Dune (1984)
Cody sits down with Joe on his birthday and reviews the 1984 version of Dune from David Lynch. As the hosts await Dune Part 2's release, they go back in time to check out the first take on an adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune. What a cast! Was it a classic, or does it deserve to be flushed!
KEYWORDS: Dune, Frank Herbert, David Lynch, Kyle MacLachlan, Patrick Stewart, Sean Young
Episode 106: Top Ten Pink Floyd Songs
Cody, Joe, and Brett are back talking about music! And this time it's all things Pink Floyd! They go through the Gilmour/Waters debate, talk about the evolution of the band from the 60s to today, and, of course, name their favorite tracks. There's actually some deep insights over some of the songs!
KEYWORDS: Pink Floyd, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, Prog Rock
Episode 105: Indie Showcase: The Case of the Golden Idol
Season Three kicks off as Cody, Joe, Justin, and Brett go through the twisted tale that is the video game The Case of the Golden Idol. Part adventure, part logic problem, all detective work, the game from Color Gray Games and Playstack has players trying to solve various mysteries over 50 years of triumph and tragedy!
KEYWORDS: Indie Showcase, PC, Mac, Windows, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo, Color Gray Games, Platstack Cse of the Golden Idol, Golden Idol, Detective, Word Puzzle, Mystery, DLC
Episode 104: Echo (MCU) Review
Cody and Justin review the new Echo series on Disney+. Starring an entirely different type of character who is deaf, amputated, and Native American, was the show a hit or a miss? Find out!
KEYWORDS: Echo, MCU, Disney, Marvel, Disney+, Alaqua Cox, Kingpin, Vincent D'onofrio, Daredevil, Charlie Cox, Choctaw, Native American, Culture, Family, Heritage, Creation Myth
Episode 103: Album Exchange I: Linkin Park, Jason Isbell, Fort Atlantic
Cody, Joe, and Dave try a new idea for the podcast. Each host provides an album they want the other two to listen to and rate. Cody brings Linkin Park's One More Light, Joe brings Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit's Weathervanes, and Dave brings Fort Atlantic's Shadow Shaker, Vol 1. It gets deeply personal for the hosts as they listen to the other two hosts critique their music before responding why they picked the album and what it means to them.
KEYWORDS: Album Review, Linkin Park, One More Light, Chester Bennington, Jason Isbell, The 400 Unit, Weathervanes, Fort Atlantic, Shadow Shaker Vol 1
Episode 102.7: Bond, James Bond: A Retrospective
Seven months of James Bond movies, video games, Legos, Funko Pops, and rankings culminates here. Cody awards the best and worst to all the categories and finally tells you his top movies overall. It was a fun ride, but now it's time to stay behind and keep the blast doors open.
KEYWORDS: James Bond, Daniel Craid, 007, MI-6, British, Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, Roger Moore
Episode 102.3: Classic or Crap: No Time to Die (James Bond 60th Anniversary Series)
HE MADE IT! Cody reviews the final movie in the James Bond series, No Time to Die!
KEYWORDS: James Bond, Daniel Craig, 007, MI-6, British, Christoph Waltz, M, Ralph Fiennes, Q, Ben Whishaw, Moneypenny, Naomie Harris, Lashana Lynch, Nomi, Rami Malek, Safin
Episode 102: 2024 Movie Preview
Joe, Brett, and Cody go through their picks for most anticipated movies of 2024. There is a lot of overlap, but there are a few host-centric choices to be had. Which movies are they most excited about?
KEYWORDS: Movies, Hollywood, Blockbuster, Sequels, Prequels, Priginal IP, Dune 2, Furiosa, Mad Max, M Night Shyamalan, Deadpool 3, MCU, Ghostbusters, 2024
Episode 101.5: Classic or Crap: Spectre (James Bond 60th Anniversary Series)
We're almost there! The Penultimate Bond movie! Cody watches SPECTRE! Secretly classy or secretly crap?
KEYWORDS: James Bond, Daniel Craig, 007, MI-6, British, Christoph Waltz, M, Ralph Fiennes, Q, Ben Whishaw, Moneypenny, Naomie Harris
Episode 101: 2024 Video Game Preview
Justin, Brett, and Cody give you their 2024 video game preview! What games made their most anticipated for the coming year? How many games is too many games? Will we see the Nintendo Switch successor? And will Hollow Knight: Silksong EVER come out?
KEYWORDS: Video Games, Nintendo Switch, Switch, PC, Sony, Sony Playstation, Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Nintendo, 2024, Preview
Episode 100.7: Classic or Crap: Skyfall (James Bond 60th Anniversary Series)
Cody heads to the Bond family home in Skyfall! We have only three movies left in the series! Is it classic? Or is it crap?
KEYWORDS: James Bond, Daniel Craig, 007, MI6, British, Javier Bardem, Raoul Silva, M, Judi Dench, Q
Episode 100.3: Classic or Crap: Quantum of Solace (James Bond 60th Anniversary Series)
Cody takes a look at Daniel Craig's second outing as James Bond in Quantum of Solace! Was it a classic or was it crap?
KEYWORDS: James Bond, Daniel Craig, 007, MI6, British, Olga Kurylenko, Camille, Mr. Greene, Mr. White, SPECTRE, M, Judi Dench, Q
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