Decaf Recap

Today on The Decaf Recap I'm joined by fellow comic artist and reoccurring guest Joe Andriani, who's here to discuss with me the Predator Franchise and its newest installment PREY. Guest artist Joe Andriani follow him on Instagram @snail_shoes Music made by Chevy Kalpin follow him on Instagram @wyomingnaturephotography and support his music at eatingnapkins.bandcamp.com All Editing and artwork for The Decaf Recap is made by Lukii-G follow me on Instgram @lukii_g_arts and check out my website lukiigarts.com

My friend and fellow artist Tre' ventures with me on a discussion of the occult. From basic concepts to historical examples, all the way up to the here and now with what we consider occult activity. Guest Tre' Bell follow him on Youtube channel Arcane Frequencies Music made by Chevy Kalpin follow him on Instagram @wyomingnaturephotography and support his music at eatingnapkins.bandcamp.com All Editing and artwork for The Decaf Recap is made by Lukii-G follow me on Instgram @lukii_g_arts and check out my website lukiigarts.com

Today I'm joined by fellow comic book artist Marcus Escobar to talk about the announced sequel to Joaquin Phoenix's Joker. Where we recap some of the Jokerisms from the past film adaptations and discuss what there still is to show with the character on the big screen. Guest artist Marcus Escobar follow him on Instagram @_mr.e_arts_ Music made by Chevy Kalpin follow him on Instagram @wyomingnaturephotography and support his music at eatingnapkins.bandcamp.com All Editing and artwork for The Decaf Recap is made by Lukii-G follow me on Instgram @lukii_g_arts and check out my website lukiigarts.com

The Decaf Recap returns, with todays discussion being all about The Batman. I'm joined by fellow comic book artist Joe Andriani as we dive into the latest batman film and contrast it with its predecessors. Guest artist Joe Andriani follow him on Instagram @snail_shoes Music made by Chevy Kalpin follow him on Instagram @wyomingnaturephotography and support his music at eatingnapkins.bandcamp.com All Editing and artwork for The Decaf Recap is made by Lukii-G follow me on Instgram @lukii_g_arts and check out my website lukiigarts.com

My friend Tre' and I reflect on what we learned going through our art college days at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD). Going into depth over some of the technical skills we learned, and the creative epiphanies that pushed our art works to where they are today. Guest Tre' Bell follow him on Youtube channel Arcane Frequencies Music made by Chevy Kalpin follow him on Instagram @wyomingnaturephotography and support his music at eatingnapkins.bandcamp.com All Editing and artwork for The Decaf Recap is made by Lukii-G follow me on Instgram @lukii_g_arts and check out my website lukiigarts.com

The following is part 2 of my conversation with my friend Marcus on the zombie genre. Where we reflect upon all the zombie adjacent art and media we've ingested since childhood, and wonder how the genre will adapt in a world affected by a pandemic. Guest artist Marcus Escobar Music made by Chevy Kalpin support him and his music at eatingnapkins.bandcamp.com All Editing and artwork for The Decaf Recap is made by Lukii-G follow me on Instagram @lukii_g_arts and check out my website lukiigarts.com

The following is part 1 of a 2 part conversation with my friend Marcus on the zombie genre. Where we reflect upon all the zombie adjacent art and media we've ingested since childhood, and wonder how the genre will adapt in a world affected by a pandemic. Guest artist Marcus Escobar Music made by Chevy Kalpin support him and his music at eatingnapkins.bandcamp.com All Editing and artwork for The Decaf Recap is made by Lukii-G follow me on Instagram @lukii_g_arts and check out my website lukiigarts.com

On this episode of The Decaf Recap I and Tre' Bell discuss what we know about the situation happening in the Ukraine. As we compare notes on the media we've ingested and try and figure out what it all means to us. sources for this episode: The Atlantic: How Far Will Biden Go to Stop Putin? The Atlantic: Ukrainians Prepare for war (photos) The Atlantic: How should the U.S. Respond to Putin's Nuclear Provocation? The Reuters: U.S. banks prepare for cyber attacks after latest Russia sanctions Guest Tre' Bell follow him on Youtube channel Arcane Frequencies Music made by Chevy Kalpin follow him on Instagram @wyomingnaturephotography and support his music at eatingnapkins.bandcamp.com All Editing and artwork for The Decaf Recap is made by Lukii-G follow me on Instgram @lukii_g_arts and check out my website lukiigarts.com

The Decaf Recap Is Back! I'm joined by artist, and musician Tre' Bell AKA CKPITS, as the two of us reflect on what music was like for us growing up in the early 2000's and what it is today in the streaming world. follow him on Youtube channel Arcane Frequencies Music made by Chevy Kalpin follow him on Instagram @wyomingnaturephotography and support his music at eatingnapkins.bandcamp.com All Editing and artwork for The Decaf Recap is made by Lukii-G follow me on Instgram @lukii_g_arts and check out my website lukiigarts.com

Predator is widely considered to be the prime time example of an 80's action movie don right, but why is that? What makes Predator such a good action movie, and where can the franchise go in the modern age? All this and more will be discussed with reoccurring guest stars Brian Puckett, and Marcus Escobar. Follow Brian on Instagram @fake_silenthero Follow Marcus on Instagram @_mr.e_arts_ cover are by me, Lukas Vlastos, find me on Instagram @lukii_g_arts

Godzilla and other kaiju monster have been in pop-culture for nearly a century now, but what is it that allows movie monsters to thrive throughout the decades? I'm joined by new guest star Joe Andriani to discuss this very topic and all things kaiju for this episode. Cover art by Joe Andriani, follow him on Instagram @snail_shoes and follow the podcast on instagram @the_decaf_recap for updates and links to the respected artist/guest. and follow my account @lukii_g_arts to see my work.

Today we talk about Psycho Killers in thrillers, from cinema to comics, to documentaries. To discuss what we see in the genre, and what their could be more of. Guest and art by Marcus Escobar, follow him on Instagram @_mr.e_arts_ and follow me on instagram @lukii_g_arts

Today I talk shop with Ash Stryker about the new trilogy for Star Wars, as we unpack what to make of the new episodes. What worked, what went wrong, and where the franchise as a whole goes from here. Cover art by Ash Stryker, follow her on Instgram @ash_stryker

Here we try our damndest to recap the crazy ass plot of Halloween III Season of the Witch, with special guest Jason Hernandez AKA Jason Sweater is here to talk shop, show off his art, and do the first freestyle closer for the Decaf Recap ever! Follow him on Instagram @Jase_Sweater and follow us @the_decaf_recap_podcast and find me @Luke_the_g_vlastos

This week we're talking about Ridley Scott's Alien and in all its incarnations, modern and classic. With a new guest who's also an awesome comic artist, Ash Stryker is here to talk shop about the Xenomorph! Follow her on instagram @Ash_Stryker and find me @luke_the_g_vlastos

Tonight Brian, Marcus, and I talk about the Punisher Netflix show and movies to figure out what makes for a good Punisher. Art by Brian, follow him on instagram @fake_silenthero marcus @_mr.e_art Lucas @luke_the_g_vlastos

The Decaf Recap is back for a second run, For this Recap on Daredevil I'm joined by two great artist's Marcus and Brian follow them on Instagram to see their content @fake_silenthero for Brian and @_mr.e_arts_ for Marcus This weeks cover art for this podcast was done by Marcus Escobar. for update and discussion follow us on instagram @the_decaf_recap_podcast for all things comics and pop culture. Podcast hosted by Lucas Vlastos, follow me on instagram @luke_the_g_vlastos

Tonight we're talking about the clown prince of crime and his portrayal in The Dark Knight Guests Christian https://www.instagram.com/reallychristiansegura/ Guest Marcus https://www.instagram.com/_mr.e_/

Tonight is the fifth of November, and so we're talking about everyone's favorite anarchist in his is comic and movie adaptation, this is V for Vendetta. And a lot Moore Guest Tre' https://www.instagram.com/noertsplayhouse/

Tonight I talk about the Crow both the comic and the movie adaptation with my new guest Marcus. Marcus's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_mr.e_/

Tonight on The Decaf Recap we’re talking about slasher films as we get closer to Halloween Guest Tre' https://soundcloud.com/t-x-b-1 Guest Christian https://www.instagram.com/reallychristiansegura/

Tonight I talk about zombies and how they're used in shows, movies, and comics.

I discuss the prime time Quentin Tarantino film Pulp Fiction with Artist and Musician Tre' Bell alongside cinematographer Aiden Kangas. Check out their work in the links below. Tre' Bell Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/t-x-b-1 http://www.trebell.com/ Aiden Kangas http://www.knowideaproductions.com/

Today I talk about the man of steal, and his many adaptations over the decades.

Today I talk about everyones favorite one man army quick wit comic book character turn movie icon, Iron Man.

I recap one of the late 1990's most experimental and original comic book characters to come to life on the small screen.

We review an iconic slapstick comedy gem, staring Leslie Nielsen as an all too serious police detective who takes things too literally. This is the Naked Gun.

I review the Cloverfield trilogy and what made it stand out in the world of Sci-Fi horror movies

I talk about the animated movie Hellboy the Sword of Storms, with guest star Mazzi Vlastos.

I revisit the 2010 animated adaptation of the batman comic ark, under the hood. A movie and comic that helped revive one of the few comic characters from the DC universe that was thought to stay dead forever.

Today I talk about the movie Blade staring Wesley Snipes, and explain my thoughts on why the movie is both good and meaningful to comic book movies.