Matt and Tyler shouldn't be doing this.
This week begins with discussion of time management, and how everything takes longer than you think it will. Your hosts have applied for TSA Pre-Check! Matt is still going to get to the airport two hours early to play it safe, but Tyler feels more daring. Either way, it’s worth spending the money to eliminate something annoying. Next, Tyler talks about his recent trip to Atlanta. This includes his experiences with a popular food delivery app and Magic: The Gathering. This leads to the topic of Tyler’s bedroom. He talks about the changes he’s making and why. Buying a bed becomes a bigger problem than expected. Matt goes camping. Links and Show Notes Flighty — A new way to track flights Citymapper - The Ultimate Transport App Kramer Bets Jerry - Seinfeld - YouTube SKÅDIS Pegboard, black, 14 ¼x22” - IKEA
Matt and Tyler are joined by their good friend Jamie for this episode! Immediately there is a discussion about which one of them is a bigger bully. The first mini-topic is Survivor and Matt's application video. Unfortunately, the content of the video is something he's keeping to himself for now. A second Matt-based mini-topic is about his recent experience at Disney World. He got early access to the new Tron ride, and Tyler wants all the details. Jamie asks what Tron is, but the boys aren't even sure. The main topic this week is the governor of Florida, and the conclusion to the Reedy Creek saga. Links and Show Notes Why DeSantis yanked Florida's surgeon general from a coronavirus briefing - POLITICO Florida bans care for transgender youth even in clinical trials Ron DeSantis' administration rages over NHL's diversity effort What DeSantis is doing to Florida schools, explained - Vox DeSantis threatens to drop College Board AP classes in Florida schools - The Washington Post What is DeSantis's ‘Stop WOKE Act'? – The Hill DeSantis's Latest Target: A Small College of ‘Free Thinkers' - The New York Times What is Florida's ‘Don't Say Gay' bill? - The Washington Post LGBT grooming conspiracy theory - Wikipedia End of Disney's ‘corporate kingdom?' 2 Disney-controlled governments remain in power
This week starts with some pre-show chit chat. Matt went to see a musical, and Tyler has a yuck and yum. The main topic tonight is The Media That Made Us. There are things in pop culture that shape us into who we are today, and your hosts talk about the things that were most influential to them. Links and Show Notes Apollo | A beautiful reddit app built for power and speed Twitter officially bans third-party clients with new developer rules - The Verge The Postmodernism of ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ - The Atlantic Penn Jillette — You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes — Overcast Penn and Teller NAIL GUN - YouTube Penn & Teller Perform Lift Off Of Love - YouTube Penn & Teller Explain Ball & Cups on Jonathan Ross 2010.07.09 - YouTube The Shooting AKA Dear Sister - YouTube Welcome to the Internet - Bo Burnham (from “Inside” — ALBUM OUT NOW) - YouTube
Matt and Tyler review the year 2022. Links and Show Notes Disney’s FastPass: A Complicated History - YouTube Toy Story ”There’s Always Space For Pizza” Long Sleeve T-Shirt for Adults by Junk Food | shopDisney Human Overboard by James and the Shame INSIDE (DELUXE) by Bo Burnham The Forever Story by JID The Loneliest Time by Carly Rae Jepsen Slut Pop by Kim Petras This Place Rules | Official Trailer | HBO - YouTube Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan - YouTube 2022 Ranked, a list of films by Matthew Iandoli • Letterboxd MMXXII, a list of films by Tyler Evans • Letterboxd Tyler’s 2022 TV Shows Amazon.com: Anatomy of Genres: 9780374539221: Truby, John: Books The Town - The Ringer HasanAbi - Twitch
Your hosts jump right into the main topic this week with the news that Bob Iger is returning as Disney CEO. They discuss the problems with Bob Chapek, a small update on Reedy Creek, and what should be done about Hulu and ESPN. The rest of the show is a series of mini-topics. These include Taylor Swift and Ticketmaster, Netflix and their theatrical strategy, and sports. New content from Star Wars and Marvel is discussed (no spoilers), with a digression about learning guitar. Some franchise fatigue is setting in! Links and Show Notes The Walt Disney Company Board Of Directors Appoints Robert A. Iger As Chief Executive Officer - The Walt Disney Company Disney’s FastPass: A Complicated History - YouTube Florida prepares U-turn on Disney's ‘Don't Say Gay' punishment | Financial Times Report: Disney Restructuring & How it Affects Marvel Studios Reconcilable Differences #196: Less Talk, More Squawk - Relay FM How Much Football Is Even In A Football Broadcast? | FiveThirtyEight Yousician | Learn Guitar, Piano, Ukulele With The Songs you Love
The first half of this episode is mostly about Tyler's recent trip to Atlanta. He talks about AWA, the COVID protocols there, and a local haunted house. There are many digressions including, but not limited to, Pokémon, new iOS features, and bedsheets. The second half of this episode is mostly about Elon Musk's recent purchase of Twitter. Matt hasn't been following it closely, but the fact that he's heard so much about it isn't a good sign. For the final topic tonight, if you're going to do a parody biopic, it must be about the parody king himself. Weird: The Al Yankovic Story is worth the watch. Links and Show Notes You May Get Pokemon Scarlet, Violet's Legendaries Early In-Game The Better Boarding Method Airlines Won't Use - YouTube Welcome to hell, Elon - The Verge Mastodon - Decentralized social media
This week begins with a quick review of the recent Weird Al concert in Orlando, which leads to revisiting the When We Were Young festival. Maybe it was only kind of a scam? Maybe this will actually be an ongoing thing? After some concert talk, Tyler talks about voting. It's kind of a laborious process, but now he can help his friends if they need it. Somehow this leads to a discussion of Kanye West. The final topic is cloud storage. Tyler might need a new solution soon, and Matt makes the topic interesting by talking about different family traditions. Links and Show Notes Weird Al Live In LA: Final Medley w/ Yoda Chant 06/18/22 - YouTube My Chem and All-American Rejects wear ‘old' make-up at… | Kerrang! Metallica - Live in Moscow, Russia (28-09-1991) Full Concert - YouTube Kanye Goes MASK OFF - YouTube WHAT IS KANYE DOING???? - YouTube Kanye EXPLAINS IT ALL on Tucker Carlson Interview - YouTube KANYE NEEDS TO STOP - YouTube HAS KANYE GONE FULL NAZI? - YouTube HOW DOES IT KEEP GETTING WORSE?! - YouTube
This week starts with talk about the midterm elections and Florida’s weird rules. Tyler still has to do research on the issues, but Matt doesn’t even have his ballot yet. Next, your hosts discuss some recent Marvel projects. Not only did they drop a Halloween special, but they also released the Daredevil episode of She-Hulk. Matt Murdock is back! Tyler gives an update on Reedy Creek, which raises questions about why this all happened in the first place. Matt has an answer, but it’s depressing as hell. After some complaining about music, this episode ends with discussion about Stanley Kubrick films. Links and Show Notes Ballotpedia ‘Werewolf by Night’ Director Michael Giacchino Explains How He Convinced Kevin Feige to Let Horror Special Be in Black and White - Variety Disney Hopes to Limit the Damage After ‘Don’t Say Gay’ - Variety setlist.fm - the setlist wiki Green Day - Reading Festival 2013 (Full Show) - YouTube Billie Eilish: Apple Music Live on Apple Music Billie Eilish Live at the Steve Jobs Theater on Apple Music Overture and Apes - The Incomparable Mothership #431 - The Incomparable Typeset In The Future | Typography and Design in Science Fiction Movies Blank Check with Griffin and David
This week starts with some follow-up on the MCU and Matt’s couch, which leads to a digression about Seinfeld. Tyler struggles with UPS. Next, your hosts discuss the live music performances they each saw over the weekend. Matt went to see a musical, and Tyler went to a concert. The music was all from the same time and genre, so they made a tier list. Links and Show Notes Ryan Reynolds on Twitter: “Hard keeping my mouth sewn shut about this one. ⚔️ https://t.co/OdV7JmAkEu” / Twitter American Idiot (musical) - Wikipedia Green Day - Jesus Of Suburbia [Official Music Video] - YouTube Create a Ultimate 00s Pop-Punk Tier List - TierMaker Matt’s Tier List Tyler’s Tier List
This week starts with Tyler getting a new phone and Matt got a new couch. There’s a brief discussion of the latest Nintendo Direct, with a digression about JRPGs. The main topic tonight is, once again, the MCU. There have been some new announcements recently, and your hosts have thoughts. Links and Show Notes So you haven’t yet caught COVID. Does that make you a superdodger? : Goats and Soda : NPR Nintendo Direct 9.13.2022 - YouTube SDCC 2022: All of the Marvel Studios News Coming Out of Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con | Marvel D23 Expo 2022: All of the Marvel Studios News Coming Out of Hall D23 | Marvel Ben Kingsley Boards Marvel's ‘Wonder Man' Disney+ Project – The Hollywood Reporter House of X and Powers of X - Wikipedia
This week, your hosts didn't prepare! Tyler did some volunteer work, and finds out that helping people feels good. Who knew! Then, Matt wants to talk about aging. Should we cure aging, or is that too much like playing god? This leads to a conversation about population decline, including some uninformed takes. Conversation about global problems leads to the topic of nuclear energy. Tyler gives his criteria for who counts as a “serious person.” After solving all of the world's problems, your hosts turn to the topic of consumerism. Apple and Papa Johns are discussed at length. Links and Show Notes WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story - official trailer - YouTube Freaks and Geeks: He Died! - YouTube All These Different Jackets - The Incomparable Mothership #588 - The Incomparable Fable of the Dragon-Tyrant - YouTube Life expectancy - Wikipedia Population decline - Wikipedia We WILL Fix Climate Change! - YouTube Do we Need Nuclear Energy to Stop Climate Change? - YouTube Papa John's New Papa Bowls Are DISGUSTING - YouTube
This week starts with some personal updates. Matt was out of town, and Tyler got to experience being a moderator on Twitch. Next, your hosts give their thoughts on She-Hulk after the first episode. This provides a good segue to a conversation about Better Call Saul. Links and Show Notes She-Hulk: Steve Rogers’ Virginity, CGI Changes, ‘Fleabag’ Inspiration - Variety Penny (revenge arc)✨ on Twitter: “Breaking Bad 1.11: You Can (Not) Call Saul” / Twitter
Matt and Tyler talk about their favorite TV dramas. With minimal spoilers! Links and Show Notes The Leftovers (TV series) - Wikipedia Humour With a U in It - The Incomparable Mothership #365 - The Incomparable Breaking Bad - Wikipedia
After some technical difficulties, your hosts talk about video games. Tyler got bought a new device and a new game. Matt wishes he had more time for gaming. Then the conversation moves to television, which leads into tonight's main topic: What is going on with the MCU? This includes a spoiler-free review of Ms. Marvel, and spoilers for Thor: Love and Thunder. Links and Show Notes Why Do Marvel's Movies Look Kind of Ugly? (video essay) - YouTube
This week starts with Matt updating his computer and reviews an operating system from two years ago. Then Tyler has good news and bad news, and Matt went to his first con. Next, Apple has made a deal with the MLS. Digressions include NESN 360, RSNs, and pirated sports streams. In something of a main topic, your hosts discuss volunteer work. Matt does it on a regular basis, and Tyler is so blackpilled that he might actually start. Links and Show Notes Apple and MLS to present all MLS matches for 10 years, beginning in 2023 - Apple NESN 360 - NESN.com Ronald McDonald House Charities - Wikipedia Bill Burr Groups - YouTube Enlightenment Now - Wikipedia
This week starts with some talk about Apple, including the latest announcements from WWDC 2022. Some upcoming features are discussed, and Matt has strong feelings about the iMessage reacts. In follow-up, the state of Florida has a new plan for Reedy Creek Improvement District. Matt asks some good questions, but the governor doesn't have many answers. Next up is Cavity Corner. Tyler got his cavity filled and experienced a very strange side effect. The main topic is Matt's travels. He's been up and down the east coast, having fun, seeing friends, and working the whole time. Stay tuned to hear his top five concerts! To end the show, your hosts share what they've been watching and how they feel about it. Links and Show Notes WWDC 2022 - June 6 | Apple - YouTube WWDC22: Inside Apple HQ, Day 1 - YouTube Top Four #74: Apple Products
This week starts with some follow-up on Reedy Creek, and Tyler gets really fired up. Matt is disappointed he didn’t get a more positive update. Next, Matt tells us about his struggle to meet a couple of celebrities. The main topic is Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Links and Show Notes Scott Randolph on Twitter: “Let me say again, Disney sits in incorporated Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista. Orange County CANNOT impose an MSTU on municipal areas (the cities would have to agree). Does anyone read the statutes any more?? F.S. 125.01. Period. Very clear.” / Twitter STATEMENT RE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION Disney says Florida would have to pay nearly $1 billion to dissolve district : NPR Florida Taxpayers Sue Ron DeSantis for Dissolving Disney's Reedy Creek – The Hollywood Reporter DeSantis's attack on Disney will likely fail — and that's probably OK with him | The Hill
Yesterday, Matt ignored a text and Tyler caught him in the most unusual way. Then, video games are discussed; one that’s great and a few that aren’t worth the money. Plus, Matt has had an ordeal with his washing machine. In follow-up, Tyler has solved his computer problems. Unfortunately a new problem has popped up, and he deals with it the cheap way. The mini topic this week is Elon Musk buying Twitter. The main topic is Reedy Creek Improvement District. Links and Show Notes The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe Twitter in talks with Musk over bid to buy platform: Reports | AP News Back to the Future of Twitter – Stratechery by Ben Thompson Reedy Creek Improvement District - Wikipedia Defunctland: Walt Disney’s City of the Future, E.P.C.O.T. - YouTube What is Disney’s special tax district? Reedy Creek, explained. - The Washington Post End of Reedy Creek: Disney won't pay more taxes, but you will – WFTV The Contractual Impossibility of Unwinding Disney's Reedy Creek
This week starts with Tyler being hungry and his odd relationship with food. Matt recommends an app for counting calories. After some technical difficulties, your hosts talk about baseball. Apple now has it on Friday nights, which adds to the confusion of sports on streaming. Then, they each talk about what they did over the weekend. Tyler proves that he has grown since high school, but he still finds Matt very annoying. Finally, Tyler reviews a book. Links and Show Notes Tickets: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) - YouTube MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter on the App Store Confirmation bias - Wikipedia Upgrade #402: Very Important Developers - Relay FM Downstream #14: Quintessential Identity Crisis - Relay FM Yankees will have 21 games only available on Amazon Prime Apple and MLB announce “Friday Night Baseball” schedule beginning April 8 - Apple John Mulaney: “Canceling Plans Is Like Heroin” - YouTube The Premonition: A Pandemic Story: Lewis, Michael: 9780393881554: Amazon.com: Books ‘Trump Is Gone, and We Still Have the Problems': Michael Lewis Makes Sense of Our Bungled Covid Response — Sway — Overcast The Premonition — Against the Rules with Michael Lewis — Overcast The 4-Hour Workweek - Wikipedia Elaine’s Free Sub - YouTube
This week starts with Tyler’s new computer and Matt’s stomach ache. But that conversation doesn’t last long because they must talk about what happened at the Oscars. Bo Burnham is discussed. The topic of music comes up, and Tyler has a new opinion that he’s going to share. This leads to a conversation about the greatest songwriters of all time, which somehow becomes about Marvel movies. Links and Show Notes Upgrade #400: Draft of the Ages - Relay FM The 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time | Rolling Stone
Your hosts are in a good mood this week because they’re back in daylight saving time. This leads to a short discussion about what Congress actually does every day. In this week’s main topic, Tyler can’t decide which computer to buy, so Matt is there to help him out. Links and Show Notes U.S. Senate approves bill to make daylight saving time permanent | Reuters Daylight Saving Time Explained - YouTube Seinfeld - Blooper “You wanna a Piece of Me” - YouTube Apple Events - March 2022 - Apple The missing mid-range desktop Mac – Six Colors Logitech MX Master 3 Wireless Mouse with Fast Scroll Wheel
Tonight begins with some follow-up on Survivor and teeth. Matt has finally completed a long journey, and he's created his own version of counting sheep. Tyler got a prescription from his dentist, but he's really bad at taking pills. Like, embarrassingly bad. The main topic tonight is about the evolution of the Disney brand. How it has changed over time, and how it continues change right in front of us. Not surprisingly, this turns into a conversation about Marvel. Links and Show Notes Disney+ Expands Into TV-MA Fare As It Adds Marvel Series From Netflix – Deadline Marvel's Act One Problem - YouTube
This week starts with some talk about television. Tyler is trying to watch a show from Norway, and Matt really enjoyed the Super Bowl Halftime Show. After a brief chat about the new Pokémon game, your hosts discuss Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. They discuss the things they like and the things they don’t, and they both agree that the series could have been planned out better. The main topic tonight is Tyler’s teeth. Links and Show Notes Skam (TV series) - Wikipedia) Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige & Kendrick Lamar FULL Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show - YouTube The Defiant Ones (TV series) - Wikipedia) Pokémon Legends: Arceus - Wikipedia J.K. Rowling, Emma Watson discuss Ron, Hermione, Harry: Full interview Reconcilable Differences #175: One Giant Mountain - Relay FM
Matt and Tyler review the previous year. Links and Show Notes Seinfeld Happy New Year - YouTube xkcd: Crazy Straws
Matt, Tyler, and Vince talk about Hawkeye and Spider-Man: No Way Home. Links and Show Notes Daniel Radcliffe to Play “Weird Al” Yankovic in Biopic – The Hollywood Reporter Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion - The Verge When We Were Young – October 22, 2022 – Las Vegas Festival Grounds Spider-Man, a list of films by Matthew Iandoli • Letterboxd Spider-Man, a list of films by Tyler Evans • Letterboxd
This week starts with some talk about television, music, and television about music. Tyler wants to watch The Beatles: Get Back because Matt started it and says it's really good. Then Tyler talks about his recent trip to visit friends, and how he helped a kid with a Rubik's Cube. Matt thinks this is out of character. The final topic tonight is calendars. How we use them, how we don't use them, and maybe a few helpful tips. Links and Show Notes “Weird Al” Yankovic - Word Crimes - YouTube The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 331, With Merlin Mann Watchmen Season 1 Was So Good…It Shouldn't Get A Second Why HBO's Watchmen Doesn't Need a Season 2 Do we even want a second season of Watchmen? - Polygon Laws of the cube | Rubik's Cube theory Sonarr - Dive in
This week starts with COVID talk. Tyler is tracking the omicron variant, and Matt just wants to know if he’s supposed to worry about this one. Tyler has questions about traveling during these unprecedented times, and Matt reveals himself to be a parrot head. Matt has an idea for a main topic, but neither of them can think of a catchy name for it. Basically, this topic is a way for your hosts to discuss their favorite artists, storytellers, and creators. Links and Show Notes SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant - Wikipedia MM: Omicron Variant - by Scott Alexander - Astral Codex Ten Bo Burnham - Wikipedia Nathan Fielder - Wikipedia Aaron Sorkin - Wikipedia Sorkinisms - A Supercut - YouTube Pixar - Wikipedia The 22 rules of storytelling, according to Pixar Telling a Story from the Inside Out - YouTube David Fincher - Wikipedia World Record Progression: Pokemon Red/Blue speedruns - YouTube David Fincher - Invisible Details - YouTube Leonardo DiCaprio - Wikipedia kaptainkristian - YouTube Lessons from the Screenplay - YouTube The Legend of Zelda - Wikipedia Naughty Dog - Wikipedia Vince Gilligan - Wikipedia Damon Lindelof - Wikipedia Michael Schur - Wikipedia Kevin Feige - Wikipedia CGP Grey - Wikipedia Bill Burr - Wikipedia Jerry Seinfeld - Wikipedia Larry David - Wikipedia Hayao Miyazaki - Wikipedia Christopher Nolan - Wikipedia Rian Johnson - Wikipedia Cary Joji Fukunaga - Wikipedia Makoto Shinkai - Wikipedia Denis Villeneuve - Wikipedia Quentin Tarantino - Wikipedia Wes Anderson - Wikipedia Edgar Wright - Wikipedia Adam McKay - Wikipedia
This week starts with some chit-chat about movies, including a digression about Legally Blonde. Next, Matt tells us about a recent experience on a plane. Unfortunately, nobody knows what Spirit Points are. Somehow this leads back to a conversation about movies. The main topic and spoiler slot is Eternals. Links and Show Notes jerry seinfeld on airplane travel - YouTube Skyscanner Travel: Compare Cheap Flights, Airline Tickets, Hotels & Car Rental ‘Harry Potter' Live-Action TV Series in Early Development at HBO Max (Exclusive) – The Hollywood Reporter pre taped call in show - YouTube
Matt and Tyler talk about sports. Links and Show Notes The Stanley Parable - Wikipedia Players can finally earn an achievement that required five years of not trying - Polygon Four Days in October - Wikipedia Wrestling Isn’t Wrestling - YouTube We cheer for clothes - YouTube Eagles fan literally eats horse poop after Super Bowl win | PhillyVoice
This week starts with sleep, not getting enough of it, and trying to fall asleep. Next is some talk about technology. Tyler likes the MacBooks announced this week, and Matt has complaints about the Nintendo Switch. Sports is briefly mentioned. The main topic and spoiler slot is What If…? Links and Show Notes The Nintendo Switch's Joy-Con drift problem, explained - The Verge How the NFL’s magic yellow line works - YouTube Star Wars Visions - The Return of the Lightsaber - YouTube A Fistful of Woolongs - A Cowboy Bebop Retrospective - YouTube Steve Carell’s Movie Poster Contract - YouTube Marvel’s What If…? - Cosmonaut Quickie - YouTube
This week starts with Matt's recent experience at Halloween Horror Nights. Then, Tyler shares a strange interaction with an employee at an auto shop. Matt tells stories from McDonald's, and this leads to some chat about old commercial jingles and who wrote them. After questioning David Bowie's sexuality, the conversation turns to another Buddhist celebrity, Steve Jobs. Your hosts ponder what Apple would be like if he was still around, and discuss how Apple has changed since his passing. Big news that Seinfeld is now on Netflix, but they're making the same mistake Disney+ made with The Simpsons. At least The Snyder Cut got it right. Links and Show Notes John Mulaney: “Canceling Plans Is Like Heroin” - YouTube Go Behind the Scenes at a McDonald's Photo Shoot | McDonald's - YouTube 1967 McDonalds Is Your Kind Of Place - YouTube Family Guy - Barry Manilow concert - YouTube A Very Strange Medley (V.S.M.) (Live at the Uris Theatre, New York, NY, 1977) - YouTube Macworld NY 1999 - iBook & AirPort Introduction - YouTube Steve Jobs says “Jump!” and Phil Schiller does - YouTube iPhone 1 - Steve Jobs MacWorld keynote in 2007 - Full Presentation, 80 mins - YouTube Steve Jobs on the origin of iphone - YouTube Brandon (spooky version) on Twitter: “to emphasize, the titular pothole from the season 8 episode The Pothole is cropped out on Netflix” / Twitter Todd Vaziri: Presented in the “Letter-Box” Format on Twitter: “Well, the official “Seinfeld” YouTube page is releasing new video clips from the show and GASP they are all pillarboxed, using the 4:3 HD versions, so there's MAYBE a chance Netflix will use these 4:3 HD versions. https://t.co/BBGlWEQDVJ” / Twitter Kill Ross on Twitter: “OK since now there's apparently a black-and-white version of Zack Snyder's JUSTICE LEAGUE here's a thread detailing the extremely weird changes to this extremely weird movie, with all the weird twists and contradictions along the way. This thread might be updated over time.” / Twitter
This week starts with the contraversy and discourse around the premiere of Survivor 41. Then, there is some chat about the latest Nintendo Direct announcements, including the cast for the new Mario movie. Tyler did not see the announcement before this recording, so Matt gets to tell him the cast during the show. It’s a lot of fun. Next, Tyler has a question about Kanye West. Matt recommends listening to his first album, before he became an egomaniac. The main topic this week is screen time. Matt and Tyler each go through the data on how they use their devices and discuss their different habits. Links and Show Notes Survivor Supercut - Come on in Guys - Jeff Probst - YouTube Semantic satiation - Wikipedia Super Mario Bros. Animated Pic Cast: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy & More – Deadline Nintendo Direct - 9.23.2021 - YouTube Hypercritical: Great Games Everything is a Remix Part 1 (2021), by Kirby Ferguson - YouTube
This week starts with some follow up about Matt's desk and his Xbox 360. Your hosts also discuss his latest YouTube video. The main topic and spoiler slot is Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Links and Show Notes Pokémon Sword & Shield Evolving Skies Unpacking Video - YouTube Summit Ice Apparel
This week begins with Matt's recent experience buying something on Facebook Marketplace. Then, Tyler talks about passwords. Links and Show Notes Password Cracking - Computerphile - YouTube How to Choose a Password - Computerphile - YouTube SIM swap scam - Wikipedia hashcat - advanced password recovery #130 The Snapchat Thief | Reply All Have I Been Pwned: Check if your email has been compromised in a data breach xkcd: Password Strength
This week begins with a lot of talk about reality TV. Matt tells us what annoys him about The Bachelor franchise, and Tyler explains Big Brother. After a brief chat about theme parks, Tyler talks about all of the mystery videos he’s been watching on YouTube. The accidental main topic this week is the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Your hosts haven’t discussed it in a while, but unfortunately, it’s relevant again. Links and Show Notes Big Brother 2015 floorplans - Imgur A858 - The Most Mysterious Subreddit - YouTube The Story of OldRoot: Minecraft’s Strangest Mystery - YouTube A Redditor’s Dark Confession - YouTube Let’s Crack Zodiac - Episode 5 - The 340 Is Solved! - YouTube Cicada 3301: An Internet Mystery - YouTube Internet Story - Official Video - YouTube Reply All | Gimlet Alternate reality game - Wikipedia Opinion | Your Friend Doesn't Want the Vaccine. What Do You Say? - The New York Times Covid-19 Vaccinations: County and State Tracker - The New York Times 469. The U.S. Is Just Different — So Let's Stop Pretending We're Not — Freakonomics Radio — Overcast Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) - Statistics and Research - Our World in Data James O’Brien gobsmacked over Perth’s reaction to one Covid case | LBC - YouTube I Tell a Prince Philip Joke, Then He Dies | Lewis Spears | Stand Up Comedy - YouTube
This week starts with welcoming Matt back to Orlando. The move went well, and his spices are already unpacked. Tyler struggles with trying to solve very specific tech problems. Next, there is discussion of The Streaming Wars. Tyler reads from a recent article that ranked all the streaming services, and Matt tries to guess the position of each one. Feel free to play along! The main topic and spoiler slot is Loki. Links and Show Notes 12 Hollywood Insiders on Who's Winning the Streaming Wars Jeff Bezos made employees follow his 12-step guide to making “iconic” TV 30 Loki Easter Eggs Episode 5 Loki Makes the MCU Exciting Again - YouTube Steve Carell’s Movie Poster Contract - YouTube
This week starts with Tyler explaining time travel, and Matt explaining football. In the end, both of them are still kind of confused. Next, Matt talks about his recent vacation, as well as a problem he’s having with his car. Well, he thinks it’s the car. Maybe it’s just a wire? Nobody really knows. Then, Matt shares exciting news about his upcoming move. Tyler raises some concerns, and tells him to only eat sandwiches for three days. They both complain about large companies and their automated phone systems. The main topic and spoiler slot is Black Widow. Links and Show Notes Time Travel in Fiction Rundown - YouTube End of Ze World [1080p] - YouTube The Ultimate Showdown [4K Remaster] - YouTube Black Widow - Cosmonaut Quickie - YouTube
This week starts with some follow-up, mostly about Bo Burnham. Then, Tyler suggests a conversation about the ethics of cannibalism. Matt reveals the worst Halloween Horror Nights house. Next, Matt is getting a tour of the place where he wants to move, and he reveals the one thing that would be a dealbreaker. Tyler tries the new spatial audio feature in Apple Music. Olivia Rodrigo is discussed. The main topic tonight is video games. Links and Show Notes Apple Music announces Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio - Apple Eminem Proves There Are Plenty Of Words That Rhyme With ‘Orange' - YouTube Sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - E3 2021 Teaser - Nintendo Direct - YouTube Xbox Cloud Gaming - Wikipedia
This week begins with Tyler's anxieties about his upcoming move. Matt thinks it will all be okay, and they both agree that moving stuff is annoying. Gordon Ramsay is discussed. Next up, your hosts talk about their methods for managing their photos. Neither of them have a great solution, but some of this might be helpful. The main topic is Bo Burnham. Links and Show Notes Merlin Mann on Twitter: “I spent twenty minutes on this.” / Twitter John Mulaney: “Canceling Plans Is Like Heroin” - YouTube My Photo Management Workflow — Liss is More Bo Burnham's Inspirational Advice: Give Up Now - CONAN on TBS - YouTube
This week starts with stories about phishing scams, including some tips for how to spot them. This leads to a broader conversation about scammers and how they don’t like talking to smart people. Next, there is some chat about noise-cancelling headphones. Tyler is a fan, but Matt has yet to be convinced. They both agree that vinyl is not the best way to listen to music. The loudness war is discussed. Matt gives a brief review of the new Weezer album, and considers seeming them in concert. Tyler does a bad Boston accent. The main topic this week is moving. Links and Show Notes Glitterbomb Trap Catches Phone Scammer (who gets arrested) - YouTube #102 Long Distance | Reply All Home | Dark Noise Loudness war - Wikipedia Best TV Sitcoms of All Time - Rolling Stone Lockdown Productivity: Spaceship You - YouTube
This week, Matt and Tyler talk about Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The spoiler slot is The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Links and Show Notes Harmy’s Despecialized Edition - Wikipedia Star Wars Visual Comparisons (@StarWarsVisComp) / Twitter Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace review - YouTube Germain Lussier on Twitter: “I'm not a big fan of posting photos of screeners but here's one I thought some fans may like to see and I was not expecting to get. #AvengersEndgame #dontspoiltheendgame https://t.co/iwzqSGzxlc” / Twitter Marvel Studios Celebrates The Movies - YouTube 2021 Oscar History-Maker Chloé Zhao Talks ‘The Eternals’ & ‘Dracula’ - Variety Falcon and Winter Soldier DELETED STORYLINE Revealed! - YouTube
Hey now! Once again this week starts with some talk about television, and Matt has thoughts about Disney+ and spoilers. Don’t worry, there are no spoilers in the spoilers section. Then, Tyler talks about how he felt after his second dose of the vaccine. It was a bad day, but not as bad as a week with COVID. Next up, your hosts discuss automation. Matt is just starting to get into it, and Tyler has a few recommendations. They each share some of their favorite automations, and complain about places where you can’t paste. There was an Apple Event this week, and Tyler is annoyed about the colors of the new iMac. Matt couldn’t care less. The main topic this week is free time. Links and Show Notes The Larry Sanders Show -“Hey Now!” [clip] - YouTube TextExpander – Productivity App | Text Expander Keyboard Maestro 9.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Pastebot Apple Events - April 2021 - Apple
This week starts with some chit chat about recent movies and television shows, which leads into a mini topic: When do you quit on a show? Matt tried it for the first time, and Tyler has the opposite problem. Digressions include Ted Lasso, books that people want to read but never will, and celebrity documentaries. The main topic this week is school. Your hosts had very different experiences in school, and have very different perspectives on the education system. Links and Show Notes Inbox Zero - YouTube Inbox Zero: Merlin Mann’s Tips for Managing Your Life Online | GQ The Incomparable | Roast Me, Amigo! (Episode 537)
This week starts with some chat about memes and television, the two primary interests of Matt and Tyler, respectively. This leads to a conversation about superhero movies, particularly the DCEU. Then Matt tells us what he’s reading, and then your hosts talk about email. They each have their own strategies and apps, but they agree that email is mostly just annoying. Next up, Tyler reveals his new pandemic project. Matt suggests starting a journal, but that’s what this podcast is for. Finally there is discussion of award shows, and whether or not they are stupid. But honestly, it’s an honor just to be nominated. Links and Show Notes “They made me the soy wojack!” Nu-male Wojak | Soy Boy Face / Soyjak | Know Your Meme Wojak | Know Your Meme Wojak - Wikipedia JustWatch - The Streaming Guide Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution Announces Updates to Summer Film Release Schedule - The Walt Disney Company Will Ross, Gerbil Father on Twitter: “OK since now there’s apparently a black-and-white version of Zack Snyder’s JUSTICE LEAGUE here’s a thread detailing the extremely weird changes to this extremely weird movie, with all the weird twists and contradictions along the way. This thread might be updated over time.” / Twitter [ VEEP ] Well, he threatened to not rape the president - YouTube How to Win Friends and Influence People - Wikipedia Rich Dad Poor Dad - Wikipedia 43 Folders Series: Inbox Zero | 43 Folders Inbox Zero - YouTube Inbox Zero: Merlin Mann’s Tips for Managing Your Life Online | GQ The Theme System Rihanna, Kanye West, Paul McCartney - FourFiveSeconds - YouTube
This episode begins with talk about the royal family. Harry and Meghan have left the family, and Tyler doesn't care at all. Matt doesn't even understand what that means. Next, there is a short discussion about the novel coronavirus. It's been about a year since everything changed, but your hosts are optimistic. We've been upgraded from “Sell” to “Don't Buy.” The main topic and spoiler slot is “WandaVision.” Links and Show Notes Megxit - Wikipedia Oprah Interview with Meghan and Harry – Watch on CBS Realtime U.S. COVID Map & Vaccine Tracker - Covid Act Now Questions From the ‘WandaVision' Finale. Plus, ‘The Investigation' and ‘Beartown.' — The Watch — Overcast Darkhold | Marvel Cinematic Universe Wiki | Fandom
This week starts with Matt and Tyler chatting about what they have been watching recently. This leads to speculation about some upcoming movies and TV, including the finale of WandaVision that will be discussed next week. Next up, your hosts talk about cryptocurrency. In a surprise twist, Matt has beaten Tyler to a new technology. He even knows more about Bitcoin lore. Somehow the conversation turns to the topic of “Cancel Culture.” Whatever that means. The final topic tonight is Weezer and their new album, OK Human. Links and Show Notes Pedro Pascal To Star As Joel In ‘The Last Of Us' HBO Series – Deadline Marvel's Spider-Man 3 gets 3 different titles from Tom Holland and cast - Polygon Matan Animation Studios - YouTube But how does bitcoin actually work? - YouTube So You've Been Publicly Shamed - Wikipedia Weezer - Wikipedia Weezer - SNL - YouTube Cali Rodi - blink-182 + u [Official Video] - YouTube
This week’s episode begins with talk about the Super Bowl, which leads to some talk about streaming services, which leads to a conversation about Apple. Burning through topics like crazy over here. Sticking with the theme of technology, there is discussion about the new Sony A1 camera and what that could mean for the future of photography. Then, Tyler brings up an issue he has at the drive-thru and asks for advice. He is told that he’s completely wrong. Some brief follow-up from last week’s episode leads into tonight’s main topic: Messaging apps. Special guest: Vincent Obeso Links and Show Notes Everything New in the iOS 14.5 Beta - MacRumors NFL to allow 22,000 fans at Super Bowl LV, including 7,500 vaccinated healthcare workers - CNN …where jokes go to die Comedy Necrophilia Comedy Heaven Jeffpardy! - YouTube Too Many Cooks | Adult Swim - YouTube Gboard – the Google Keyboard on the App Store Summoning Salt - YouTube SM64 - Watch for Rolling Rocks - 0.5x A Presses (Commentated) - YouTube xkcd: Crazy Straws
This week kicks off with Tyler talking about his new pair of headphones, and Matt has a tech question that ends in disappointment. There’s some discussion about the inauguration, and you can probably guess which one of your hosts actually watched it. Tyler mentions one of his favorite parts of the event, and Matt is enjoying The Oval Pawffice. With recent rumors of a Harry Potter TV series, your hosts discuss the future of the franchise. This leads to a friendly debate about the fifth film, because Tyler has many complaints. Matt disagrees. The main topic this week is Social Media. Your hosts browse social media differently, but strongly agree about what makes a good or bad post. Tyler is begging Matt to make a list. Links and Show Notes Father John Misty - Pure Comedy [Official Music Video] - YouTube The Oval Pawffice® Fans on Twitter: “”Our first day at the WH #PawsRelease https://t.co/eYCQam2TNa” / Twitter” ‘Harry Potter’ Live-Action TV Series in Early Development at HBO Max (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter X Æ A-12: Elon Musk and Grimes confirm baby name - BBC News maple cocaine on Twitter: “Each day on twitter there is one main character. The goal is to never be it” / Twitter
This week begins with some light chit chat about the storming of the United States Capitol and the role of social media companies in society. Afterwards, your hosts discuss the very serious topic of the best memes of 2020. Tyler has a story about some recent car trouble, and Matt shares his own struggles with his car. Turns out they both have to look at a light while they drive. Next up, there is talk about Apple. Matt upgraded to the iPhone 12, and Tyler says this could be a big year for the company. Chargers are discussed. There is a short digression about movies, as well as the latest news about the MCU. Then, Matt remembers that he has more to say about his phone and he wants to share the best gift he got for Christmas. Links and Show Notes 2021 storming of the United States Capitol - Wikipedia Upgrade #334: Tina, If You’re Tuna… - Relay FM I Am Once Again Asking for Your Financial Support | Know Your Meme Karen | Know Your Meme Wait, It’s All Ohio? Always Has Been | Know Your Meme Oh No! Anyway | Know Your Meme The Incomparable | Conveyor Belt to Heaven (Episode 548) Magic Candle Company
This week, Matt and Tyler review the year 2020. In an effort to not be a complete bummer, your hosts focus on the good stuff that happened. They discuss their favorite music, movies, and TV shows of the year. Links and Show Notes December to Remember Car Commercial - SNL - YouTube Lockdown Productivity: Spaceship You - YouTube skunk seconds - YouTube Philip DeFranco - YouTube SomeGoodNews - YouTube #158 The Case of the Missing Hit | Reply All The Incomparable - a podcast from The Incomparable Blank Check with Griffin & David The Plague Year | The New Yorker The Theme System Journal - YouTube
Matt and Tyler welcome their first guest to the podcast: their good friend Vincent! Matt, Tyler, and Vince talk about movies and television. For the entire episode. It starts with a discussion of the huge announcement from WarnerMedia, and what this could mean for the future. Next, they talk about a possible MCU Spider-Verse. Matt wants everyone to know that he totally called it a few months ago, and Vince is just happy that Andrew Garfield is getting a second chance. The main topic is the announcements from the Disney Investor Day 2020. Details and theories are discussed about the upcoming projects from Pixar, Lucasfilm, and Marvel Studios. Links and Show Notes HBO Max Will Stream All 2021 Warner Bros. Movies - The New York Times ‘Spider-Man 3’ Jolt: Jamie Foxx Returning as Electro (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter Benedict Cumberbatch Joins ‘Spider-Man 3' as Doctor Strange (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter ‘Spider-Man 3’: Alfred Molina Returning as Doctor Octopus | Hollywood Reporter Disney Investor Day 2020 - The Walt Disney Company Free Real Time Voice Changer & Modulator - Voicemod Rogue One vs. The Force Awakens — The Fault in Our Star Wars - YouTube Infographic: 43 out of the 53 weeks of 2021 will have new Marvel Studios content released! [Details in the comments] : marvelstudios