Even More Mashed-Up

Allan and Patrick are back for what is the final episode of Even More Mashed Up, reminiscing about their favorite memories and thanking everyone who's been a part of the show for the last (almost) 10 years. But fear not: you won't lack their discussions of pop culture for long because they will be hosting a new weekly podcast--Pop Shop--starting Sept. 10th at www.wvia.org/popshop. Find out more about this new endeavor in this episode!

The Marvels may have completed its theatrical run but no MCU film is truly complete until Even More Mashed Up weighs in on it! How Marvel-ous (see what we did there?) did we think it was (or wasn't)? Find out in this episode!!

Still recovering from the Thanksgiving holiday? Whether its too much food, shopping, and/or tension with relatives, we've got something to cheer you right up: a new episode of the podcast! In this one, we talk about the good and the bad of the latest Disney+ series from the MCU: Season 2 of Loki!!

The holiday season approaches and that means our hosts' thoughts (well, okay, Patrick's thoughts) turn to one thing: new LEGO sets!! Somehow he managed to convince Allan and Zack that this was a worthy subject for the podcast, which brings us to our latest episode. Topics include the new Avengers Tower set (releasing on Black Friday), what other sets we'd like to see from LEGO, a bunch of LEGO Fun Facts, and so much more!!

Just like the leaves changing color or pumpkin spice appearing everywhere, another Fall tradition continues at Even More Mashed Up: our discussion of the finalists for this year's Toy Hall of Fame. We talk about what made the shortlist, what should and shouldn't have, and ... delve into Zack's fondness for Little People toys? It's all there and more in this week's episode!!

It's an episode chock-full of anniversaries to celebrate: not only do we celebrate all things Avengers for that series' 60th anniversary, but this episode also marks the 7th anniversary of Even More Mashed Up! Allan brought all kind of "gifts" for Patrick in the form of various Avengers-related rankings: from the movies to characters to storylines, we cover it all in this week's podcast!!

This year is the 60th anniversary of the X-Men's debut, so we are celebrating the occasion with a nostalgia-filled discussion of our favorite (and least favorite) characters, artists, storylines, and so much more!! Welcome to the 60th Anniversary X-Men SpeXtacular...We hope you survive the experience!

This episode is a veritable cornucopia of topics, as we cover any number of topics in what we call a Pop Culture Potpourri. Topics include the podcast-ability of upcoming films, what the upcoming DCEU can learn from the DCU, and a nostalgia-filled romp through popular culture in 1983!

Just in time for the long holiday weekend, it's another new episode of the podcast. We're talking #BlueBeetle, the latest (if not the last) release in the DCEU before the DCU (which isn't confusing at all) kicks off! It's another far-ranging discussin in the inimitable Even More Mashed Up style for your listening enjoyment!!

The summer's been a busy time so we haven't had a chance to tape many podcast episodes. But what we've been able to do is see some movies and streaming shows, so here are our not-so-quick takes on a whole bunch of them from this summer: Barbie! Oppenheimer! Secret Invasion! Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny! American Born Chinese! #barbie #oppenheimer #barbenheimer #indianajones #secretinvasion #americanbornchinese

We might have slowed the podcast down a little bit with the start of summer, but what better movie to get us back up to speed than The Flash? Though the film seems to have stumbled out of the gate with critics and audiences both, no superhero film's fate is certain until Even More Mashed Up weighs in!

It's the start of our Summer Season (#summerseason), and it kicks off with our discussion of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse! Does the sequel live up to its predecessor, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, which some (okay, it's us!) would argue is the best superhero film? Will Allan finally enjoy a film based on the multiverse, or does Across the Spider-Verse continue the struggles of post-peak superhero movies? These answers--and more!--await you in this episode!!

The fun continues with even more questions from Zach and our lovely listeners!

We've turned control of the show over to Zach, who has come with questions on all things pop culture for us from him as well as various loyal listeners. (Note: This episode was recorded prior to the MCU Draft and our discussion of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3).

The latest entry in the MCU just finished its opening weekend, but it's not truly a success until Allan & Patrick weigh in. Do they find it a fitting finale to the Guardians trilogy? Does it do anything to change the post-Endgame (mis)fortunes of the MCU? Will they end up spending a significant amount of time arguing about completely different films? Listen to learn which one of these questions is a definite "Yes!"

With Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 opening later this week, it's time for the MCU Draft where Allan, Patrick, and Zach attempt to put together their best roster of MCU films. Which film will be the #1 pick? Which film will be last? Which member of the Mashed Up crew--coughZachcough--reveals their true, evil nature? These answers--and more!--await in this week's podcast!

There's lots of new movies and streaming series coming out, but how will you know what to watch? Even More Mashed Up is here for you as Allan and Patrick talk about the trailers and their varying levels of anticipation for Secret Invasion, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3, Indiana Jones & the Dial of Destiny, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, The Flash, Blue Beetle, Barbie, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse!

This week's episode is dropping a bit late, but it's because Allan and Patrick were on a quest for a fun, stand-alone adventure film! Will Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves be the reward they seek? Roll for initiative and find out!

Well, the latest DC movie may not have panned out at the box office, but there's a whole new plan for the company's movie universe, helmed by James Gunn and Peter Safran. We'll see just how much excitement the released slate of films generates on this episode!

It's an episode of mythic (see what we did there?) proportions as we talk about the latest (and almost the last) of the DCEU films: Shazam! Fury of the Gods! Does the Shazam! franchise strike lightning twice or does it fizzle out? Find out what we think in this week's episode!

It's that time of year again: for Allan & Patrick to make their picks for this year's Oscars despite having seen relatively few of the films! Who do they think should win versus who they think will win? The answers await in this week's episode!

Phase 5 of the MCU kicks off with Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania, but does it reach the heights the best of the MCU or shrink from the challenge of getting the film universe back on track? Allan and Patrick discuss this as well as the film's basis, for good or ill (but mostly ill), in sci-fi tropes relating to race and imperialism, and more!  

Whether Valentine's Day left you deeply in love or broken-hearted, we've got the show for you. We cover the best candies, "Romance" movies, pop culture quotes about love, and the best ideas for Valentine's Day dates, and many other topics. So let Cupid's arrow strike and make you fall in love with us all over again on our latest episode!

It's the return of Benoit Blanc--or, at least, our discussion of the return of Benoit Blanc. We turn our investigative eye to Rian Johnson's Glass Onion, the sequel to Knives Out, and determine if its a worthy successor to the first film while also talking a bit about classic detectives in literature, film, and television!

We are back and kicking off a the second half of our season with a discussion of Netflix's adaptation of Don DeLillo's novel White Noise. Will our hosts find the film successful or an unmitigated disaster? The answer awaits on this episode!!

It's our 200th Episode and our 2022 Holiday Special in one! This year, we suggest another batch of inappropriate Hallmark ornaments, discuss various holiday traditions, and do a deep dive into Podcasts of Holidays Past with the Even More Mashed Up Christmas Christmas Quiz!

Things are going to be a little bit...weird on this episode of the podcast, as we talk about Roku's satirical biopic on Weird Al Yankovic: "Weird," featuring Daniel Radcliffe and a host of others!

It's that time of the year, and Marvel brings us The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special on Disney+! Allan and Patrick discuss the highs and lows of the special before addressing recent rumors about changes to a number of planned Disney+ series, in a game we (okay, Patrick) likes to call "Film, One-Shot, or Kill!"

The show returns to discussing the now-completed Star Wars: Andor series, and who better to join us than everyone's favorite Star Wars Extended Universe fan: Rich, making his first return as a guest on the show! We'll talk insurgencies, fascism, prisons, and the cuteness of droids--this episode has it all!!

Did you eat too much for Thanksgiving Dinner? Need a break from awkward conversations with distant relatives? Why not kick back and listen to the latest episode of the podcast? We're talking about this year's finalists and inductees into the Toy Hall of Fame, and its a banner year--unless you're Allan, in which case, this might be the most rage-inducing Hall of Fame yet!

It's found both popular and critical acclaim but how do Allan & Patrick feel about Black Panther: Wakanda Forever? The film closes out Phase 4 of the MCU, but does it do anything to resolve the muddled results of the films since Avengers: Endgame? Does it do justice to both African and Indigenous communities in its depiction of Wakanda and Talocan? And how do we feel about Namor's ankle wings? These--and other questions--will be answered in this week's episode!

It's a little bit late, but...Happy Halloween! Patrick finally managed to scare up the time to watch What We Do in the Shadows (well, some of it!) as Allan has been haunting him to death to do for so long it feels like an eternity!!

Do we smell what The Rock/Dwayne Johnson is cooking in Black Adam, the latest film from the troubled DCEU? Where does Black Adam fall within the pantheon of superhero films? Do we continue to languish in the "post-peak-superhero" era? The answer to these questions and many more you may or may not have been asking await!

The latest MCU Disney+ series just wrapped up its first season, so it's time to judge if She-Hulk: Attorney-at-Law is held in contempt or if we decree it a success! Witness as Allan & Patrick play judge, jury, and executioner (well, maybe not that last one) on the show's guest stars, treatment of gender and feminism, and narrative choices! The jury's out until Even More Mashed Up renders its verdict!

Technical difficulties may have delayed us this week, but nothing can keep us from talking about the first batch of episodes in Star Wars: Andor! We talk about this gritty and deeply political take on the Star Wars universe as well as the cannibalistic tendencies of Ewoks!

Is season one of Netflix's Sandman a dream or a nightmare? Join us as we talk about the show, the comic, the show versus the comic, and whatever else we can dream up as we try to answer that question!

It's time for "Back to School!" We're back on campus and talking about this past year's breakout hit, Abbott Elementary!!

After a long hiatus, the show is moving back into the studio to be face-to-face. Unfortunately, with Rich living in another state, this also means that he will no longer be running tech for the show. Expect him in the future as a special guest on certain topics! Live Streams of Tabletop RPGs Twitter Youtube Facebook Instagram

Much like the toys of the world, Video Games have a hall of fame as well at the National Museum of Play: www.museumofplay.org/exhibits/world-video-game-hall-of-fame Live Streams of Tabletop RPGs Twitter Youtube Facebook Instagram

The third film from Jordan Peele offers a subtle look into the exploitation of Hollywood and how we view our relationship with animals.  Live Streams of Tabletop RPGs Twitter Youtube Facebook Instagram

I'd like to think that even with infinite universes, the one constant would be Even More Mashed Up uploading every Tuesday! Live Streams of Tabletop RPGs Twitter Youtube Facebook Instagram

We didn't get invited to SDCC this year (and past years), but we can still cover all of the awesome trailers we're excited for! Live Streams of Tabletop RPGs Twitter Youtube Facebook Instagram

It's truly a "Marvel", but we've managed 4 straight weeks of uploads, it's almost like a normal podcast! Live Streams of Tabletop RPGs Twitter Youtube Facebook Instagram

It's been a long 3 years since we last visited Hawkins, but now we're road-tripping from California to Russia in the 4th season of Stranger Things! Live Streams of Tabletop RPGs Twitter Youtube Facebook Instagram

Thor's back and no amount of fire alarms will keep us from experiencing its (potential) majesty! Live Streams of Tabletop RPGs Twitter Youtube Facebook Instagram

With the love for Star Wars dying inside the hearts of our hosts, can Kenobi re-awaken the magic of the force?  Live Streams of Tabletop RPGs Twitter Youtube Facebook Instagram

We've got another episode practically bursting with trailers, with "Super Pets", "Don't Worry, Darling", "Thor: Love & Thunder", "Top Gun: Maverick", "SheHulk: Attorney at Law", and "Weird" coming to theaters and TV screens soon! Also, special guest hosting by Hope Austin! Live Streams of Tabletop RPGs Twitter Youtube Facebook Instagram

With the madness of multiversal travel upon us, does Dr. Strange have the power to carry us through it all? Live Streams of Tabletop RPGs Twitter Youtube Facebook Instagram

With the 2nd set of episodes in season 1, does Moon Knight redeem the shortcomings or does it continue to fall short of its potential? Live Streams of Tabletop RPGs Twitter Youtube Facebook Instagram

It's only been 3 episodes, but there's no reason to wait to weigh on the world of Moon Knight! Also, we want to know want you thought of THE GREAT OPENER to this week's show: https://strawpoll.com/polls/eNg6RLw94gA Live Streams of Tabletop RPGs Twitter Youtube Facebook Instagram

After 94 years, does Hollywood still need its own award show? Live Streams of Tabletop RPGs Twitter Youtube Facebook Instagram