Embedded Files
Cody, Joe, and Brett (and a special guest who phones in!) give out their awards for 2023 and the first 100 episodes of Friends Occasionally Not Disagreeing! It's a laugh riot as Cody makes Brett and Joe play a guessing game, and the awards given out are sure to tickle your tummy! Here's to another 100 episodes of the FONDpod!
KEYWORDS: FOND, Friends Occasionally Not Disagreeing, FONDpod, Awards, Comedy, Laughs, FONDies, Jokes, Impressions, Anniversary, Hilarious
Episode 99: The Disappearance of the Sodder Children
Cody, Justin, and Brett bring in the holidays with a very special Christmas episode featuring a family whose house burned down and whose five kids disappeared. It's the mystery of the missing Sodder Children! What seemed to be a simple house fire may have been something much more sinister. The hosts go over the facts, the evidence, and unusual occurrences involved with the Sodder tragedy in 1945 on Christmas Eve/Day.
KEYWORDS: Sodder Family, Sodder Children, House Fire, Disappearance, 1945, Christmas, Holidays, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Unexplained, Famous, Unsolved
Episode 98.7: Classic or Crap: Casino Royale
Cody finally gets to the Daniel Craig era with Casino Royale. Regarded by some as the best film in the entire franchise, how did he rate it? Come along and find out!
KEYWORDS: James Bond, Daniel Craig, 007, Mi6, British, Eva Green, Vesper Lynd, Mads Mikkelson, La Chiffre, SPECTRE, M, Judi Dench, Q
Episode 98.3: Let's Play Goldeneye, Part Five THE FINALE!
Cody suffers through the final four stages of Goldeneye. He dies. Again. And Again. And Again. Final thoughts and wrap up!
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Episode 98: A Miyazaki, a Boy, and a Heron Walk into a Bar
Joe and Cody review and attempt to unravel the latest Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki offering The Boy and the Heron. Known as How Do You Live in Japan, this film is LOADED with imagery and symbolism. What did they get out of it? Do they recommend it? What worked and what didn't? It's sure a movie, that's for sure.
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Episode 97.5: Classic or Crap: Die Another Day (James Bond 60th Anniversary Series)
Cody watches Pierce Brosnan's final outing as James Bond in Die Another Day. It's Halle Berry in a bikini! It's a young Rosamund Pike! It's a zombie warrior! It's solar death rays! It's THAT theme song! It's the latest installment in his 60th Anniversary Watch Along!
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Episode 97: Ranking the Bond Themes
As part of the ongoing 60th anniversary James Bond celebration, Cody, Joe, Matt, and a virtual Brett rank the 25 main Bond movie themes. Which ones have stood the test of times and which newer ones have impressed. There is a lot of variety as the hosts argue over which are the better themes. Where did your favorite end up?
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Episode 96.5: Let's Play Goldeneye, Part Four
Cody decides that Natalya might die less if he adds rum to pineapple orange juice. Anyway, we're back for more Goldeneye!
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Episode 96: Are You at Risk of Spontaneous Combustion? FIND OUT NOW!
Justin is joined by Brett and Cody as they go through the questionable history of Spontaneous Combustion! A few famous cases are examined. They fumble through some high school science. And they present some interesting theories as to what could be behind the bizarre phenomenon. Flame on!
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Episode 95.7: Let's Play Goldeneye, Part Three
Cody curses. A lot. And he continues his playthrough of Goldeneye 007 for the Nintendo 64.
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Episode 95.3: Let's Play Goldeneye, Part Two
Cody continues putting his money where his mouth is with his first time playing through Goldeneye in 22 years! Does it hold up? What stories does he share? What memories? Tips and tricks? Nostalgia for Nintendo? And most importantly: does he remember how to use the damn controller?
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Episode 95: Thanksgiving Leftovers: The 16-Bit Era
The hosts are in turkey hangover this week, so they put together a little thank you to all their loyal listeners: a retro double episode on the SNES and Sega Genesis. Enjoy the solo episodes this week before the gang is back together again!
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Episode 94.7: Let's Play Goldeneye, Part One
Cody finally puts his money where his mouth is with his first time playing through Goldeneye in 22 years! Does it hold up? What stories does he share? What memories? Tips and tricks? Nostalgia for Nintendo? And most importantly: does he remember how to use the damn controller?
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Episode 94.3: Classic or Crap: The World Is Not Enough
Cody goes undercover with Pierce Brosnan as he watches The World Is Not Enough! It's the latest installment in his 60th Anniversary Watch Along!
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Episode 94: Higher, Further, Faster
Cody and Dave discuss the newest MCU entry, The Marvels, starring Brie Larson, Imani Vellani, and Teyonah Parris! They go through the usual ups and down, and they also discuss what the future of the MCU holds. They also discuss *that* mid-credits scene.
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Episode 93: The Glorious Purpose of Spaghettification
Cody and Dave talk about Loki season two on Disney+. They go through why it might be one of, if not the best, seasons of Marvel television to date. They go through plot highs, acting, and *that* finale. One of the hosts says it may be the best Marvel TV he's ever watched, and the other host says it is one of the top five character arcs in the MCU. Spoiler: it's praise and more praise as the hosts go to the end of time!
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Episode 92: Guillermo del Toro Does His Best Alfred Hitchcock
Cody and Brett extend SPOOKTOBER ever so slightly by reviewing Netflix's Cabinet of Curiosities. This horror anthology series led by Guillermo del Toro hearkens back to when shows like Alfred Hitchcock Presents or even The Twilight Zone delighted audiences with a stand-alone story each week. In this eight episode run, many types of horror are explored in 60-ish minute installments. The series is a year old, but it's new to the hosts, so they fire up the review machine and discuss their favorites and which ones are worth watching.
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Episode 91: The Valley of the Headless Men
SPOOKTOBER concludes with Justin and Cody discussing a mysterious place in Canada known as the Valley of the Headless Men! So many mysterious events have taken place in this extremely remote area in the Northwest Territories, Canada. Two frequent events are mysterious fires and, of course, decapitated bodies! Missing tribes, prehistoric monsters, local lore, disappearances, monsters, giants, gold veins overflowing with wealth, shrieking winds, and more await you!
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Episode 90: The Whistling Man Is on the Loose!
Welcome back to 189.16, The Scream! I'm Forrest Nash, and tonight, Gallows Creek, we have a murderer on the loose.
*cough*
Justin and Cody go through another SPOOKTOBER episode all about the indie game Killer Frequency! You play as Forrest Nash, a DJ turned 9-1-1 operator, on the anniversary of the Whistling Man killings 30 years ago! What's real and what isn't? Who is the next to die? Can you save the town one by one? What characters will call in? What puzzles will they face? It's a throwback to 80s slasher films where the real action takes place off-camera! Can you survive the Killer Frequency? Don't touch that dial!
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Episode 89.5: Classic or Crap: Tomorrow Never Dies (James Bond 60th Anniversary Series)
Cody gets in another one before Halloween. He sets out to watch Pierce Brosnan's second outing in Tomorrow Never Dies! Teri Hatcher and Michelle Yeoh? I'm in!
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Episode 89: The Dragon Proclaims Himself Reborn
Brett leads Justin and Cody through a review of season two of the Wheel of Time on Amazon. Which characters stood out? What were the most memorable scenes? How did the events compare to the books? What were the highs? The lows? Did Justin actually like something for once? What bugged Brett about the finale? Can Cody stop saying the word "Lanfear"?
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Episode 88.5: Classic or Crap: Goldeneye (James Bond 60th Anniversary Series)
Cody finally gets to the one that inspired the N64 game--Goldeneye! How was the movie? Did Pierce Brosnan get a License to Kill or was this movie just "Slappers Only"? See exotic locations such as Cuba and, uh, Siberia!
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Episode 88: Grand Admiral Thrawn Is Really, *Really* Blue
Cody, Justin, and Brett review the rest of season one of Ahsoka. What were their highs, lows, and memorable moments? What does the future hold for the characters and Star Wars in general? Who were the standout stars of this season? Is the biggest loss of the season something that happened off camera? And one host goes off on the writers! Disclaimers and disagreeing abound!
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Episode 87.5: Classic or Crap: License to Kill (James Bond 60th Anniversary Series)
Cody takes one last ride with Timothy Dalton as James Bond. He also explains why a solo episode is coming out on a Monday! And what did he expect out of Robert Davi? Not that! Stay tuned as Cody gets a License to Kill!
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Episode 87: What a Horrible Night to Have a Curse...
SPOOKTOBER is back and it kicks off with Cody and Justin talking about famous--or not so famous--curses! Where did curses originate? What are some famous sports curses? Haunted places? Paintings? Dolls? Deaths? It's going to get weird but true as the hosts return for their second SPOOKTOBER season! The bewitching hour is upon us!
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Episode 86: Indie Showcase: Chants of Sennaar
Cody, Dave, and Justin attempt to climb the tower in the Chants of Sennaar, the newest game by Rundisc and Focus Entertainment! This unique puzzler involves translating glyphs into usable words and learning the language of five distinct societies. The hosts have a LOT of thoughts on this new game that came out September 5, 2023. Would you like it? Did they?
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Episode 85.5: Classic or Crap: The Living Daylights (James Bond 60th Anniversary Series)
Cody meets T Dalt, as he continues further into the James Bond franchise. It's The Living Daylights! A-ha comes along for the theme as Bond gets angry! And a preview of episodes to come!
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Episode 85: MAN WEEKEND 2023: Who Is the Insider?
It's a special live playthrough recorded at Man Weekend 2023! Dave has Joe, Cody, Brett, and Justin play Insider by Oink Games! This hidden identity guessing game is a newer version of 20 Questions. Apologies in advance, the audio gets a bit muffled at times due to the table all laughing at once. That's the sign of a good game, though!
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Episode 84: Oh-Oh The Wheel of The Time Keeps on Turnin'!
Brett, Cody, and Justin are back almost two years later (!?) to check out the second season premiere of The Wheel of Time on Amazon! What changes have been made for this series going into season two? Is it going to suffer the famous Sophomore Slump, or is it ready to weave some new threads together using the One Power?
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Episode 83.5: Classic or Crap: A View to a Kill (James Bond 60th Anniversary Series)
Cody has survived the Man Olympics and is back to bring you another installment of the James Bond 60th Anniversary Series. This is Roger Moore's final outing as James Bond, and he has A View to a Kill!
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Episode 83: MAN WEEKEND 2023: The Hosts Play But Wait, There's More!
It's a long-running, special get-together face to face that only happens once a year: Man Weekend! Cody, Justin, Joe, and Dave play a rousing and hilarious game of But Wait, There's More! Come along for some zany product pitches and enjoy the laughs!
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Episode 82.5: Classic or Crap: Never Say Never Again (James Bond 60th Anniversary Series)
Cody is back! But so is Sean Connery! What madness is this? A remake of a movie that was an adaptation of a novel that was an original story! Come for the lawsuits, and stay for the film review! It's got it all!! Character rights, Connery, and Kim--Basinger that is! You have to hear this story to believe it. Did the movie get better the second time, when they replaced Sean Connery with...Sean Connery? That sounds like gibberish, but is all factually accurate! What gives?!
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Episode 82: Ahsoka Tells Us There's Another Galaxy Out There?!
Cody, Justin, and Brett review the first two episodes for the debut of the most recent Star Wars and Disney+ show, Ahsoka! Brought to the live action realm with appearances in both The Book of Boba Fett and the Mandalorian, Rosario Dawson brings her performance of Ahsoka to her own solo outing. The first Star Wars show to feature three lead women, does Ahsoka show some promise or stumble out of the gate?
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Episode 81.5: Classic or Crap: Octopussy (James Bond 60th Anniversary Series)
Cody gets to know Octopussy.
Do we need more than that? Oh. Well, he's continuing his James Bond watch through with yet another ridiculously named character. This is Roger Moore's last outing as James Bond. Did he rebound after For Your Eyes Only?
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Episode 81: The Insanity of the Barkley Marathons
A topic unlike any other so far on this podcast, Joe leads Justin, Cody, and an actual distance runner, Blu, in a look at the bizarre event that is the Barkley Marathons. Inspired by the underground event that is the Barkley Marathons, all the hosts watched the documentary The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young. Somehow running five back to back marathons is the LEAST weird thing about this event. You have to listen to believe it! Unique personalities, strange traditions, and pushing the limits of the human body, all this and more!
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Episode 80.5: Classic or Crap: For Your Eyes Only (James Bond 60th Anniversary Series)
Cody takes the plunge into the water and hits the slopes as he reviews For Your Eyes Only. The second-to-last Roger Moore Bond film, how did it stack up? Was it a classic or was it crap?
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Cody, Justin, and JOE(?!) go back to the true crime/supernatural realm with a classic case of mysterious deaths--the DYATLOV PASS! Nine hikers went missing in Russia in 1959 and when their bodies were finally found, a grisly scene unfolded. What happened to these young college students? What contradicting evidence has been found not only at that time, but in the years since? The hosts also discuss the documentary An Unknown Compelling Force on the topic, which is available free on both YouTube and Tubi.
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Episode 79.7: Classic or Crap: Moonraker (James Bond 60th Anniversary Series)
Cody is dropping F-bombs watching the insanity that is Moonraker. Jaws may have found love in Moonraker, but did Cody?
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Episode 79.3: Classic or Crap: The Spy Who Loved Me (James Bond 60th Anniversary Series)
Cody finally meets Jaws--not the shark--the man with the metal teeth! It's The Spy Who Loved Me! Can Carly Simon save this movie? Do we need some (Roger) Moore out Bond? Why wasn't the whole movie set in Egypt!? Such questions! Such answers!
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Episode 79: Knock at the Cabin Review
Brett, Justin, and Cody enjoy a nice trip to the woods until Dave Bautista and company show up. It's Knock at the Cabin, the latest offering from controversial director M. Night Shyamalan! What an unusual premise for a film. What did the hosts think about the overall quality and what was REALLY happening in the film?
KEYWORDS: Knock at the Cabin, M. Night Shyamalan, End of the World, Hostage, Dave Bautista, Rupert Grint, Jonathan Groff
Episode 78.5: Classic or Crap: The Man with the Golden Gun (James Bond 60th Anniversary Series)
Cody visits the Far East as he watches The Man with the Golden Gun! Roger Moore is back for his second outing as Bond and he faces an immovable object in the form of Christopher Lee as Francisco Scaramanga--The Man with the Golden Gun! Will Bond be victorious? Of course. Is the movie crap? Find out!
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Episode 78: Secret Invasion Review, the MCU, and Disney
It's chaos this week as the hosts take a look at the entire series of Secret Invasion, now streaming on Disney+. Cody, Brett, Joe, and Justin discuss what they liked and didn't, as well as some of the character choices, and how this bad boy will fit into the entire MCU. How is Disney doing overall as a company? Is the MCU doomed or can it return to Endgame levels of success? It's laughs and shenanigans!
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Episode 77.7: Classic or Crap: Live and Let Die (James Bond 60th Anniversary Series)
Cody meets Roger Moore in a well-lit alley as we have a new James Bond! Bond goes to Harlem, New Orleans, and San Monique in the Caribbean and meets the beautiful Jane Seymour as Solitaire. Check out our review of Live and Let Die! Cue Paul McCartney!
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Episode 77.3: Classic or Crap: Diamonds Are Forever (James Bond 60th Anniversary Series)
Cody is back to finish up Sean Connery's run at James Bond. It's Diamonds Are Forever! This film scored very HIGHLY in some categories, but very LOWLY in others! Why?
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Episode 77: FOND 2023 Midyear Report
The gang is back together for an explosive look at the first half of 2023! Joe, Justin, Brett, and Cody each talk about movies and games they managed to get to so far this year, which ones they missed and why, and which ones are still coming in 2023. It's a lot of information, but plenty of good recommendations to be had!
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Episode 76.5: Classic or Crap: On Her Majesty's Secret Service (James Bond 60th Anniversary Series)
Cody is back for another James Bond watch through. He's checking out George Lazenby's ONLY performance as James Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Why did this one give him the feels when the other movies didn't?
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Episode 76: Classic or Crap: You Only Live Twice (JAMES BOND)
Cody is back--barely--from his three week vacation, and he restarts his watch through of the James Bond films. We FINALLY get to see the leader of SPECTRE in this one--Blofeld! How does it stack up to the previously watched movies?
KEYWORDS: James Bond, You Only Live Twice, Blofeld, Kitty, Hollow Volcano, Space Battle, Japanese, Japan, Ninja
Episode 75: Black Mirror Season 6 Review (TELEVISION)
With Cody off for his anniversary and Joe and Justin still enthralled by their ongoing Secret Invasion discussion, Brett is left to find a mysterious co-host to help him through the review of season six of Black Mirror on Netflix. Episodes this season included "Love, Death, + Robots", "Weird City", "Maniac", & "Electric Dreams". Who is the cohost? How good was this season compared to the others? What other recommendations do the hosts have? Tune in to find out!
KEYWORDS: Netflix, Black Mirror, Review, Dystopia
Episode 74: Cocaine Bear Review (MOVIES)
Joe and Cody subject themselves to a bear with a drug addiction--COCAINE BEAR! The newest film from Elizabeth Banks features a version of the true-life tale of a bear who got into a shipment of cocaine. Blood, death, language, and drugs! It's got it all! Come along with the hosts as they discuss the highs and lows of the film. And we get some write in comments from hosts Brett and Justin as well!
KEYWORDS: Cocaine Bear, Elizabeth Banks, Ray Liotta, Alden Ehrenreich, O'Shea Jackson, True Story, Drugs, Killer Bear, Ranger Liz, Cocaine
Episode 73.5: Classic or Crap: Casino Royale 1967 (JAMES BOND)
Cody continues his James Bond 60th Anniversary Watch Through. He's up to the fifth movie, Casino Royale 1967! It's one of the two non-Eon films on the list! He is ranking the films based on seven criteria: Title, Theme, Bond Portrayal, Bond Woman, Bond Villain, Plot, and Action! He also gives you his favorite line for each movie. Should you watch this film? Is it a Classic? Or is it Crap?
KEYWORDS: James Bond, 007, British, David Nivens, Peter Sellers, Orson Welles, Ursula Andress, Woody Allen, Casino Royale, Spoof, SMERSH, Money Penny, Mata Bond, Vesper Lynd, Spy, Secret Agent
Episode 73: Secret Invasion Premiere Review (MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE)
Cody takes Joe and Justin through a review of the debut episode of Marvel's Secret Wars on Disney+. We get the long-awaited return of Nick Fury and Maria Hill, along with Everett K. Ross and Talos. Who can be trusted? Who is secretly a Skrull? Is this show doing it for us in its debut?
KEYWORDS: MCU, Secret Invasion, Nick Fury, Maria Hill, Everett Ross, Talos, Skrull, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Invasion, G'iah, Samuel L Jackson, Colbie Smulders, Martin Freeman, Emilia Clarke, Ben Mendelsohn
Episode 72.7: Classic or Crap: Thunderball (JAMES BOND)
Cody invites you all on a summer journey with him. See exotic locales! Experience thrilling situations! Meet beautiful women! It's the James Bond 60th Anniversary Watch Through. Cody is attempting to watch all the Bond films in one summer! He's up to the fourth movie, Thunderball! He is ranking the films based on seven criteria: Title, Theme, Bond Portrayal, Bond Woman, Bond Villain, Plot, and Action! He also gives you his favorite line for each movie. Should you watch this film? Is it a Classic? Or is it Crap?
KEYWORDS: James Bond, 007, British, Thunderball, Sean Connery, Number Two, SPECTRE, Bahamas, Atomic Bomb, Domino, Tom Jones
Episode 72.3: Classic or Crap: Goldfinger (JAMES BOND)
Cody's summer journey continues into week two. It's the James Bond 60th Anniversary Watch Through. Cody is attempting to watch all the Bond films in one summer! He's up to the third movie, Goldfinger! He is ranking the films based on seven criteria: Title, Theme, Bond Portrayal, Bond Woman, Bond Villain, Plot, and Action! He also gives you his favorite line for each movie. Should you watch this film? Is it a Classic? Or is it Crap?
KEYWORDS: James Bond, 007, British, Shirley Bassey, Sean Connery, Goldfinger, Auric Goldfinger, Oddjob, Jill Masterson, Honor Blackman, Pussy Galore, United States, Fort Knox, Spy, Secret Agent
Episode 72: The Bennington Triangle Part Two (TRUE CRIME)
Justin, Brett, and Cody--the Paranormal Dream Team--take you BACK to Glastenbury Mountain and the small town of Bennington, Vermont, for a series of unexplained disappearances that have given rise to the term the Bennington Triangle. Today in part two they go over the facts of each case and present their individual theories. Some are relatively worldly, but a few might be out of this world! Is there a reason all these disappearances happened in such a short time? Does that fact that they went missing in late fall mean anything? Or is there something more... "squatchtacular" going on here? Don't disappear!
KEYWORDS: True Crime, Glastenbury Mountain, Vermont, Bennington, Disappearances, Supernatural, Serial Killer, Magic Rock, Manitou, Wendigo, Light Orbs, Weather, Abductions, Mountain Lions, Unexplained
Episode 71: The Bennington Triangle Part One (TRUE CRIME)
Justin, Brett, and Cody--the Paranormal Dream Team--take you to Glastenbury Mountain and the small town of Bennington, Vermont, for a series of unexplained disappearances that have given rise to the term the Bennington Triangle. At least five people went missing during a relatively short stretch of time, each with their own unique set of circumstances. Tune in to part one as the hosts look at the area, some possible legends regarding the location, the details of each of the disappearances, and come back next week as they go through the possible explanations for each of the cases as well as try to explain a possible theory for all of them being linked.
KEYWORDS: True Crime, Glastenbury Mountain, Vermont, Bennington, Disappearances, Supernatural, Serial Killer, Magic Rock, Manitou, Wendigo, Light Orbs, Weather, Abductions, Mountain Lions, Unexplained
Episode 70.7: Classic or Crap: From Russia with Love (JAMES BOND)
Cody invites you all on a summer journey with him. See exotic locales! Experience thrilling situations! Meet beautiful women! It's the James Bond 60th Anniversary Watch Through. Cody is attempting to watch all the Bond films in one summer! He's up to the second movie, From Russia With Love! He is ranking the films based on seven criteria: Title, Theme, Bond Portrayal, Bond Woman, Bond Villain, Plot, and Action! He also gives you his favorite line for each movie. Should you watch this film? Is it a Classic? Or is it Crap?
KEYWORDS: James Bond, 007, British, From Russia with Love, Sean Connery, Daniela Bianchi, Robert Shaw, Tatianna Romanova, Tania, Red, Istanbul, Train Mystery, Bond, Venice, Spy, Secret Agent
Episode 70.3: Classic or Crap: Dr. No (JAMES BOND)
Cody invites you all on a summer journey with him. See exotic locales! Experience thrilling situations! Meet beautiful women! It's the James Bond 60th Anniversary Watch Through. Cody is attempting to watch all the Bond films in one summer! He starts here with Dr. No! He is ranking the films based on seven criteria: Title, Theme, Bond Portrayal, Bond Woman, Bond Villain, Plot, and Action! He also gives you his favorite line for each movie. Should you watch this film? Is it a Classic? Or is it Crap?
KEYWORDS: James Bond, 007, British, Dr. No, Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Joseph Wiseman, Honey Ryder, Jamaica, Spy, Secret Agent
Episode 70: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 Review (MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE)
Cody and Dave return to the MCU with the latest offering--Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3! Is this the final outing for the loveable misfits in space? The hosts talk about the villain in the film, the High Evolutionary. Was he the average run of the mill MCU villain or was he something more? What about the darker tone of the movie? How did the backstory of Rocket work? Which characters stole the show? Was Adam Warlock used effectively? What was their favorite scene in the movie? And most importantly how does it rank compared to the other MCU films? Is it a return to greatness?
KEYWORDS: Guardians of the Galaxy 3, GOTG, James Gunn, Star-Lord, Gamora, Nebula, Rocket Raccoon, Groot, Kraglin, Drax, Manitis, Cosmo, Adam Warlock, High Evolutionary, Peter Quill, Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Karen Gillan, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Sean Gunn, Dave Bautista, Pom Klementieff, Maria Bakalova, Will Poulter, Chukwudi Iwuji, MCU, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Disney
Episode 69.5: AEW Double or Nothing 2023 Review (WRESTLING)
Cody talks about AEW's latest pay-per-view, Double or Nothing 2023. Was it worth the purchase? What matches stole the show? Who surprised the most? Who was the biggest let down? What does it all mean going forward? Stay tuned!
KEYWORDS: AEW, All Elite Wrestling, Pro Wrestling, MJF, Jack Perry, Darby Allin, Sammy Guevara, Blackpool Combat Club, Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Hangman Adam Page, The Elite, Nick Jackson, Matt Jackson, Young Bucks, Kenny Omega, Yuta Wheeler, Bryan Danielson, Toni Storm, Jamie Hayter, Jade Cargill, Taya Valkyrie, Kris Statlander, House of Black
Episode 69: 72 Seasons Review (MUSIC)
Cody, Brett, and Joe go through a review of the first Metallica album in six years--72 Seasons! A little different than most music episodes, the hosts go through the album track by track giving their respective thoughts on each of the 12 songs. They also cover what they thought worked well on the newest album and what didn't. The hosts agree and--surprise--disagree about a few things about the album. They also talk about what they want the future to hold for Metallica as they continue to get up there in age. Is 72 Seasons the next "Enter Sandman" or are they trying to "Sleepwalk My Life Away"should it just be put to bed?
KEYWORDS: Metallica, 72 Seasons, Lux Aeterna, James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Robert Trujillo, Kirk Hammett
Episode 68: Indie Showcase: Dredge Review (VIDEO GAMES)
IT RISES FROM THE DEPTHS! A full house is aboard as Cody, Brett, Justin, and Joe sit around and sing sea shanties! OK, actually they review their simultaneous playthroughs of the new indie game Dredge! Made by a small team from New Zealand, the game Dredge manages to mash up supernatural horror...and fishing! The hosts had very different experiences with what they saw, quests they found, and even the endings they received. Be warned that spoilers abound, ye mateys! Watch your insanity meter!
KEYWORDS: Dredge, Dredge Video Game, Blacksalt Games, PC Gaming, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Aberration, Mutated Fish, The Collector, Insanity Effects
Episode 67: Fire Emblem Trilogy Review (VIDEO GAMES)
Cody and Justin review the three latest entries in the Fire Emblem franchise: Three Houses, Three Hopes, and Engage. They go through a bit of history with the series and then go through what they liked and didn't like about each of the entries. Three different games, three totally different styles. Is this finally a triple-A title in the eyes of Nintendo and the audience?
KEYWORDS: Nintendo, Fire Emblem, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Fire Emblem: Three Hopes, Fire Emblem: Engage, Super Smash Bros., Roy, Marth, Ike, Edelgard, Claude, Dmitri, Sim RPG, Strategy RPG, Musou, Fodlan, Petra, Faye Mata
Episode 66; The Mandalorian Season 3 Review (STAR WARS)
Cody, Blu, and Brett return to a galaxy far, far away to see some familiar faces in the Mandalorian Season 3! They talk about the return of Din Djarin and Grogu to Disney+ and the new adventures they go on. Among the questions posed to our hosts are: are we getting too much Bo-Katan? Can the series survive without Pedro Pascal and Grogu? Is the rebuilding of Mandalore interesting enough to be the main plot going forward? Is there a Mando-verse movie on the way? And if so, should it be released on Disney+ or in theaters? What's up with the mythosaur? How was this show after watching Andor? Who was each host's favorite character this season? What was their favorite scene? And most important of all: how did each rate the season? All this and more laughs coming your way as the guys look at The Mandalorian season 3!
KEYWORDS: Star Wars, Disney, Disney+, Mandalorian, Mandalorian Season 3, Din Djarin, Din Grogu, Grogu, Bo-Katan, Paz, Armorer, Mandalore, Greef Karga, Darksaber, Moff Gideon, Beskar, Jet Pack, Review, Mythosaur
Episode 65: The Super Mario Bros. Movie Review (MOVIES)
Cody and Dave take you through their review of the most recent billion dollar movie: The Super Mario Bros. Movie! What has taken Nintendo so long to make another movie? Did they make the right choice in partnering with Illumination to bring the beloved characters to the big screen? How about the performances of Jack Black, Chris Pratt, Anna Taylor-Joy, Seth Rogan, Charlie Day, Keegan-Michael Key, and Fred Armisen, and more? Did they get everything correct? Was there too much shoved in as Easter eggs? How did the use of color and sound enhance or detract from the movie? What did the hosts rate it? Are they anxious for the next level or is it game over?
KEYWORDS: Super Mario Bros., Super Mario, Mario, Nintendo, Super Mario Bros Movie, Luigi, Princess, Anna Taylor-Joy, Jack Black, Chris Pratt, Keegan Michael Key, Charlie Day, Seth Rogan, Donkey Kong, Cranky Kong, Fred Armisen, Kamek, Illumination, Video Games, Movies, Billion Dollars Box Office
Episode 64: Classic or Crap: Pandemic & Betrayal at House on the Hill (BOARD GAMES)
The guys go back to the board game realm for today's episode, looking at two famous board games: Pandemic and Betrayal at House on the Hill. You know, dear audience, that they will give you the highs and lows of each. Surely these "classics" cannot be "crap", right? Right? Hear how they first played them, what their initial impressions of them were, and if that opinion has changed throughout the years. Which would they still pick and play today if someone invited them to a game? And they also talk about offshoots of each and the legacy version of each game. Get ready to draw some cards and fight some diseases; or is it explore a creepy manor and roll some successes?
KEYWORDS: Board Games, Classic or Crap, Betrayal at House on the Hill, It Was a Dark and Stormy Night, Pandemic, Diseases, Pandemic Legacy, Outbreak, Betrayal Legacy, Scenarios, Traitor, Traitor's Tome, Heroes, Games
Episode 63.5: FOND Invades the Squared Circle Expo (WRESTLING)
Cody went--dressed as Dusty Rhodes--to Squared Circle Expo III in Indianapolis, IN recently. He tells you all about what finally convinced him to attend, which stars he was excited for, which problems manifested themselves for the road trip, and how Squared Circle Expo III went out of their way to take care of their guests and attendees. He relives the sights and sounds of the con and also mentions a few of his highlights. He also goes over what it was like to interact with many of the stars in attendance, what the panels were like, what was being sold by the vendors, if the pro photo ops were worth it, and how nervous he was to hold a microphone for the costume/promo contest.
KEYWORDS: Wrestling, Squared Circle Expo, Indianapolis, Jon Moxley, Mick Foley, Ruby Soho, Evil Uno, Toni Storm, Jay Lethal, Ethan Page, Danhausen, MJF, Red Velvet, Jamie Hayter
Episode 63: Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Review (MOVIES)
Justin takes Joe and Cody through a review of the recent film Dungeons and Dragons! Find out if the property was finally adapted successfully to the big screen! What did they think of the performances by Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Hugh Grant, and more? How about the classes the characters represented? Did the plot make sense? How about the best set pieces? And perhaps the biggest question of all: was it a fun movie? OK, the biggest question is how amazing is Jarnathan?
KEYWORDS: Dungeons and Dragons, Movie, D&D, Gelatinous Cube, Mimic, Justice for Jarnathan, Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Justice Smith, Hugh Grant, Sophia Lillis, Rege-Jean Page, Ed, Holga, Doric, Simon, Forge
Episode 62: Indie Showcase: Signalis (VIDEO GAMES)
Justin and Cody are back for the conclusion of the first-ever Indie Showcase. This time things get creepy with Signalis! An old-school horror-survival game set in a dystopian android-filled mining colony, things may or may not be what they seem. Explore the very unique storytelling and art styles with the hosts as they go deeper and deeper into the dark world of Signalis. They tell you what worked and what could have been improved. One host really loved the game and the other had some concerns. Should you play it?
KEYWORDS: Video Games, Indie Games, Support Indie Gaming, Signalis, Nintendo Switch, PC, Sony PlayStation, Microsoft XBox, Horror, Survival Horror, Old School, Retro, German, Reality Bending
Episode 61: Indie Showcase: Hades (VIDEO GAME)
Justin and Cody tackle a popular indie video game, Hades, in the first half of their indie showcase. They talk about what worked for them and what didn't, as well as how much time they put into the game. They also touch on control, art style, voice acting, stage design, and more. And, of course, they give it a rating and tell whether they would recommend it to others.
KEYWORDS: Video Games, Hades, Supergiant Games, Megara, Zagreus, Cerberus, Nyx, Skelley, Roguelike, Die and Repeat, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, Microsoft XBox
Episode 60: Top Ten Chris Cornell Songs (MUSIC)
Cody takes Brett and Joe on a massive overview of the career of the magnificent Chris Cornell. The hosts talk about Cornell's time as a solo artist, as the lead singer in Temple of the Dog, and, of course, his popularity with Audioslave and Soundgarden. They get deep on meanings behind songs, and what attracts them to Cornell's wholly unique voice that is now lost forever. It gets sad, it gets happy. It gets soulful, it gets guttural. But above all else it gets the hosts talking about a man whose career they maybe never truly appreciated while he was here with us on Earth.
***As always, we advocate for your mental health and the mental health of those around you. We lost Cornell too early, but please reach out if you or a fiend or family member needs help. Please seek help immediately if you have thoughts of harming yourself. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. Make tomorrow better by doing something today.***
KEYWORDS: Music, Chris Cornell, Soundgarden, Audioslave, Tom Morello, Temple of the Dog, Eddie Vedder, Black Hole Sun, Creepy Video, I Am the Highway, Grunge, Seattle
Episode 59: The Last of Us Review (TELEVISION)
Brett tries to control Joe and Cody through the post-apocalyptic world of HBO's smash show The Last of Us! Joe and Brett both give some comparisons between the video game and the television show, while Cody gives his impressions as someone who has not been exposed to the material before. They cover the cast's performances, some highlights, the zombies, and how they each interpret episodes eight and nine. They also talk about *that* episode, episode three. Is this show worth your time?
KEYWORDS: The Last of Us, HBO, HBO Max, Video Game Adaptations, Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Joel, Ellie, Infected, Fedra, Fireflies, Cure, Fungus, Television, Sony, PlayStation
Episode 58: Top Ten Nintendo 64 Games (VIDEO GAMES)
Cody rounds up some multiplayer frenzy with Dave, Blu, and Brett in attendance. They go classic for this one--the top Nintendo 64 games of all-time! Hear how each of them experienced the N64 for the first time and also where it was played in their lifetimes. They go through the classics as well as the forgottens in this nostalgic episode full of awkward three-udder controllers, rumble paks, and expansion ports!
KEYWORDS: Nintendo 64, N64, Super Mario 64, Goldeneye, Perfect Dark, Blast Corps, WCW, NWO, WCW/NWO Revenge, Beetle Adventure Racing, Mario Kart 64, Multiplayer, Star Fox
Episode 57: Andor Review (STAR WARS)
Brett guides Joe and Cody through the twists and turns of season one of Andor. Cody fully acknowledges that it's his fault this review is so late. The hosts briefly go through the mini-arcs that make up the 12 episode run of season one of Andor. They go through the best characters and some of the most memorable moments. They address the way that Andor fits in or changes the larger Star Wars universe. Spoiler: one of the hosts absolutely loved this show, while another couldn't wait for the Mandalorian to come back on. What was good? What was bad?
KEYWORDS: Star Wars, Andor, Cassian Andor, Disney+, Rebellion, Mon Mothma, Luthen, Bix, Maarva, Ferrix
Episode 56.5: AEW Revolution 2023 Rundown (WRESTLING)
Cody talks about all things All Elite Wrestling heading into Sunday's pay per view, AEW Revolution 2023! He runs down the match card for the event and also talks about the payoff for ongoing storylines in the company. He also talks about why he's going to the movie theater again to watch this PPV!
KEYWORDS: AEW, All Elite Wrestling, Tony Khan, Ricky Starks, Chris Jericho, Young Bucks, Elite, Kenny Omega, CM Punk, Jon Moxley, Adam Page, MJF, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, Bryan Danielson, The Acclaimed, Saraya, Jamie Hayter, Ruby Soho, Orange Cassidy, Danhausen
Episode 56: The Mothman (CRYPTOZOOLOGY)
Justin brings along Matt and Cody on the podcast's return to things that go bump in the night as they study the Mothman! Hear the terrifying tale of this famous cryptid from Point Pleasant, West Virginia...or is it Virginia? They will talk about the eyewitness testimonies people gave of the creature as well as talk about the unusual location it has been spotted in. They also discuss recent sightings you may not have heard of. And, are there spotting of this creature around the world? Plus, Matt tells us what it's like to actually visit the famous town in the United States where the legend began. We hope you have a great week, dear listener. But, should you see the Mothman this week, you'll have to decide if he is there to cause evil...or merely warn you of some catastrophic event that is about to occur!
KEYWORDS: Mothman, Cryptid, Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Unsolved Mysteries, Robert Stack, Tourism, WV, Legend
Episode 55.5 Dying Light Platinum Edition Review (VIDEO GAMES)
In this "mini" Cody takes you through a remastered video game, Dying Light! He goes over how the game works as well as how the game plays. He touches on the story, but keeps it spoiler-free for those who might be interested in trying this one. He also goes over some of the many DLC packs included in this version. And, of course, he drops a rating on the game. You also get a quick first-impression, spoiler-free, of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania!
KEYWORDS: Dying Light, Open World, Zombies, Video Games, Video Gaming, Parkour, Day Night Cycle, Nintendo Switch, Ant-Man, Wasp, Quantumania, MUC, Marvel Cinematic Universe, First Impressions, Spoiler Free
Episode 55: Classic or Crap? Carcassonne and Settlers of Catan (BOARD GAMES)
The hosts conquer a whole new medium today for their episode, but it's one that is near and dear to many of the hosts' hearts: board gaming. In this second Classic or Crap episode, Cody takes Matt and Justin on a review of two of the most famous "gateway" games into modern board gaming--Carcassonne and The Settlers of Catan. They briefly talk about how they got into modern "adult" board gaming and their first times playing these games. They also go through how each works mechanically, but don't worry, they don't run through the rules--plenty of YouTube videos out there already do that. For each of the games, the hosts decide if the games are worthy of their status as a classic...or if they are just crap!
KEYWORDS: Board Games, Board Gaming, Euro Board Games, Settlers of Catan, Carcassonne, Game Night, Meeples, Wood for Sheep, Classic or Crap
Episode 54: Star Wars Battle Royale Part 2 (STAR WARS)
Cody, Joe, and Justin get to the moment you've waited for for over a year: Rogue One v. Episode VIII. This is it. The big showdown. Oh, and they also talk about Solo, Episode VIII, and Episode IX. You'll get the final ratings comparison, dear listener, and a whole lot of laughs--and tense moments--in this, the latest and greatest (and most volatile) episode of Friends Occasionally Not Disagreeing!
KEYWORDS: Star Wars, Episode I, Episode II, Episode III, Episode IV, Episode V, Episode VI, Episode VII, Episode VIII, Episode IX, Solo, Rogue One, Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, The Return of the Jedi, The Force Awakens, The Rise of Skywalker, The Last Jedi, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Darth Sidious, Obi-Wan, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, Rey, BB-8, R2-D2, C3-PO, Darth Maul, Qui-Gon Jinn, Anakin Skywalker, Poe Dameron, Finn, Darth Vader, Death Star, Padme, Queen Amidala, George Lucas, Kylo Ren, Snoke, Cassian Andor, Qira
Episode 53: Star Wars Battle Royale Part 1 (STAR WARS)
Cody starts a LIVELY debate with Joe and Justin as they rate the Star Wars movies. This is not the usual ranking format, but instead, they discuss each one--going through the highs and lows--to put a rating on each movie. They quickly realize that this undertaking is a much longer and well-thought-out process than George Lucas making a prequel. So what begins as a one-off episode quickly turns into a two-part episode. In this first part, the guys get through Episodes 4-6, Episodes 1-3, and Episode 7 before the gloves come off for the later movies.
KEYWORDS: Star Wars, Episode I, Episode II, Episode III, Episode IV, Episode V, Episode VI, Episode VII, Episode VIII, Episode IX, Solo, Rogue One, Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, The Return of the Jedi, The Force Awakens, The Rise of Skywalker, The Last Jedi, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Darth Sidious, Obi-Wan, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, Rey, BB-8, R2-D2, C3-PO, Darth Maul, Qui-Gon Jinn, Anakin Skywalker, Poe Dameron, Finn, Darth Vader, Death Star, Padme, Queen Amidala, George Lucas, Kylo Ren, Snoke, Cassian Andor, Qira
Episode 52: Most Anticipated Video Games of 2023 (VIDEO GAMES)
Dave is put on the spot to host in this, the last episode of the first year of Friends Occasionally Not Disagreeing! The gang goes through their most anticipated video games of 2023! Each host brings a top ten and some honorable mentions to the table before the slugfest begins. Games for PC, X-Box, PlayStation, and the Switch are all mentioned. Some are ones you, dear audience, will probably expect, but there are a LOT of surprises as well! How many games made multiple lists? Here's a hint: it's far less than expected!
KEYWORDS: Nintendo, Switch, PC Gaming, PlayStation, Sony, Microsoft, XBox, Legend of Zelda, Hollow Knight Silksong, Capcom, Resident Evil 4, Hogwarts Legacy, AEW Fight Forever, Horizon: Call of the Mountain, Playstation VR 2, Virtual Reality, Trails to Azure, Diablo IV, Tears of the Kingdom, Final Fantasy, Video Games
Episode 51.5 AEW Is Dynamite! (WRESTLING)
Cody does a half episode on one of his favorite passions from the last two years: AEW Wrestling! He'll go over more of his history with the business, how AEW started, what makes it different from previous promotions, why the WWE finally has a competitor, who some of the major stars are, what championships are defended in the promotion, and the outlook for the future! Why does he think that wrestlers are more talented and both movie stars and Olympic athletes? Find out!
KEYWORDS: AEW, All Elite Wrestling, Kenny Omega, Chris Jericho, Young Bucks, Tony Khan, Cody Rhodes, Jon Moxley, Darby Allin, Sting, MJF, Orange Cassidy, Jamie Hayter, Britt Baker, Saraya, Toni Storm, Penta el Cero Miedo, Rey Fenix, Paul Wight, Mark Henry, House of Black, Taz, Jim Ross, Tony Schiavone
Episode 51: Kaleidoscope Review (TELEVISION)
Justin takes Brett and Cody through a review and recap of the very unique Netflix show Kaleidoscope. In this bizarre show, Netflix users are given a random order to watch on their accounts. There are only eight episodes, so give it a try first, if you want! Then come back and check out our episode!
The guys go through expectations for the show, the order in which each of them watched the episodes, how much of a difference their respective orders made on them, and what their final takeaways from the show were. Was it a successful experiment by Netflix? Was it a good show? Are those the same thing?
KEY WORDS: Netflix, Review, Kaleidoscope, White, Blue, Red, Orange, Green, Violet, Yellow, Pink, Giacarlo Esposito, Heist, Rufus Sewell, Random
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