Chris Hanna (The Nerd) and Brian Brecker (Hipster) discuss movies, TV, video games, comics, and all sorts of pop culture/geek culture and see what they can make of it.
Neither of these movies have Bruce Lee in themHipster & The Nerd & Larry returns to the depths of Wasteland Video for a look at the original The Wolf Man and Fist of Fury 2! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss the werewolf lore, groundbreaking makeup effects, and uncomfortable cultural stereotypes that make The Wolf Man an innovative if outdated film. Then, stick around as they dive into the repetitive sound effects, even more uncomfortable cultural stereotypes, and significant lack of either Bruce Lee or Jackie Chan that make Fist of Fury 2 such a downgrade compared to its predecessors. Chain yourself to a chair, start practicing your martial arts, and give it a listen!
"I'm so happy I had you as a big sister."Hipster & The Nerd & Larry finally returns to the Boiling Isles with a look at the second half of The Owl House Season 2! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they dive headfirst into the groundbreaking representation, emotional character arcs, epic action, and fascinating lore that make it one of the best animated shows in recent memory. With plenty of thoughtful analysis, gushing, and a debatable character tier list, there's more than enough to love here. Give it a listen hoot hoot! Link to the tiermaker: https://tiermaker.com/create/all-owl-house-characters---final-all-seasons-15691692
Creme Puffs Rise AgainHipster & The Nerd & Larry returns to Austin's Anime Corner with a deep dive into Mashle Season 2! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss the new and returning characters, expanded story, and excellent action that make the series' sophomore outing such a delight. Grab your workout gear and give it a listen!
Da Da Da Demon-Saur!Hipster & The Nerd & Larry returns to the apocalyptic hellscape of Wasteland Video with a look at two cult hits, Tammy and the T. Rex and Night of the Demons! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they dive into the bizarrely captivating special effects and story that make Tammy and the T. Rex a goofy, gore-filled delight. Then, stick around as they discuss the staggered pacing, so-so characters, and gory effects work that make Night of the Demons a largely mixed bag. Enter this weird video store and give it a listen!
The Fantastic Super Sinners of Ochi's 17 Good GuysHipster & The Nerd & Larry looks to (most) of the year (still) ahead to discuss their most anticipated movies of 2025! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they go over big blockbusters like Ballerina and Wicked: For Good, superhero spectacles like Superman and Thunderbolts*, animated films like Elio and The Day The Earth Blew Up, indie fare like The Legend of Ochi and Bugonia, and everything in between. Grab your popcorn and give it a listen!Note: This was recorded prior to the news of Golden being scrapped, as well as several trailer releases; including The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Jurassic World: Rebirth, and Smurfs.
All Hail Creme PuffsHipster & The Nerd & Larry returns to Austin's Anime Corner to discuss the first season of the hit shonen parody series, Mashle! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they dive into the adventures of Mash, Finn, Lemon, and the rest of the students at Easton Academy in this comedic and action-packed series that riffs on typical anime tropes and those TERF wizard books that were popular in the 2000s. Grab some creme puffs and give it a listen!
A Cossack is never afraid to kill his wife. Hipster & The Nerd & Larry returns to the radioactive remnants of Wasteland Video with a look at the Soviet horror film Viy and Psycho IV: The Beginning! Join Callie, Brian and Austin as they dive into the religious symbolism, bizarre pacing, and incredible creature design that make Viy, if nothing else, a remarkably interesting watch. Then stick around as they discuss all the ins and outs that make Psycho IV a terrible prequel and the worst installment in the franchise. It's the first episode of 2025 and the last one recorded in 2024, so start the year off right and give it a listen!
I'm ready! New podcast! I'm ready! New podcast! Hipster & The Nerd & Larry travels down to the depths of Bikini Bottom for a look at the SpongeBob Squarepants movies in celebration of the show's 25th anniversary! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss the top-tier comedy and shockingly strong emotional core of the original SpongeBob Squarepants Movie, the brazen bizarreness and superhero shenanigans of Sponge Out of Water, and the beautifully animated and arguably too vertically integrated Sponge On The Run; as well their own personal history and thoughts on the series. Grab some Krabby Patties and give it a listen! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calliehanna/support
God is real, but only on the Internet. Hipster & The Nerd & Larry returns to Austin's Anime Corner with a look at the existential and surrealist art piece that is Serial Experiments Lain! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss the character arcs, sound design, shockingly prophetic themes relating to the Internet and social media, and everything in between that makes the series such a unique entity. Plug into the Wired and give it a listen! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calliehanna/support
They're lying! They're lying about the leprechaun! Hipster & The Nerd & Larry returns to Wasteland Video with a look at two,,,,,,,, well, let's be honest, kinda middling horror films, Xtro 3 and Leprechaun! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they dive into the dull characters, meandering story, and bafflingly bad effects that make Xtro 3 the sequel nobody wanted. Then, stick around as they discuss the bizarre tone and characters and suprisingly strong effects work that make Leprechaun a flawed but fun watch. Give it a listen to be momentarily distracted from the horrible election that was still unknown when this was recorded! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calliehanna/support
The Juice Is Loose. Hipster & The Nerd & Larry celebrates the spooky season with a look at the Tim Burton classic Beetlejuice and its recent smash hit sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they dive into the practical effects work, compelling characters, hysterical comedy, and raucous musical numbers that make both these movies the perfect Halloween treat; as well as getting into the iconography and historical significance of the original and the prolonged development history of the sequel. Say it three times and give it a listen! Also, since we forgot to tease it in the episode, tune in next time for Wasteland Video 6 featuring Xtro 3 and Leprechaun! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calliehanna/support
We are Hipster & The Nerd & Larry and we do our own stunts! Your favorite podcast returns to Austin's Anime Corner with a look at the second half of the infamous Ghost Stories dub! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they dive into the continuing adventures of this ragtag bunch of assholes and how everything goes even more off the rails than it already was. Give it a listen! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calliehanna/support
Get To The Castle! Hipster & The Nerd & Larry returns to the radioactive depths of Wasteland Video with a look at 1995's Castle Freak and Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin, as they dive into the bizarre acting choices and solid makeup effects that make Castle Freak a fun but flawed watch. Then stick around as they discuss why everything in Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem is terrible. Give it a listen! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calliehanna/support
"The world is always ending. That's when I do my best work." HIpster & The Nerd & Larry returns to the world of comic books for an in-depth look at Jadzia Axelrod's Hawkgirl: Once Upon A Galaxy! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they dive into all the ins-and-outs of the hit mini-series from its art, themes, action, and storytelling to its characters, its representation, and its larger connections to the DC Universe. How many times will Brian derail the conversation with inane misunderstandings of how comic books work? Give this episode a listen and find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calliehanna/support
Maximum Effort Hipster & The Nerd & Larry returns with a deep-dive into everyone's favorite Merc With A Mouth's marvelous movies, the Deadpool trilogy! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss the development history, creative use of limited resources, and groundbreaking R-rated humor and action of 2016's Deadpool, the deeper themes, expanded cast of characters, and time travel shenanigans of Deadpool 2, and the homoerotic hijinks, multiversal mayhem, and joyous emotional core of Deadpool and Wolverine. Grab some chimichangas and give it a listen! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calliehanna/support
Have you accepted this podcast as your personal savior? Hipster & The Nerd & Larry returns with a new Austin's Anime Corner discussing the infamous Ghost Stories dub! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they dive into the first ten episodes of this cult classic series. How it came to be, the bizarre new characterizations, and its surprising level of cultural influence. Throw yourself back to the early 2000s and give it a listen! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calliehanna/support
It's like finding Gyaos' DVD collection. Hipster & The Nerd & Larry returns to Wasteland Video with a versus battle double feature of Gamera vs. Gyaos and Alien vs. Predator! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss the cool monster fights and weirdly unsubstantial plot of Gamera vs. Gyaos, the epic action, bafflingly nonsensical story, and prolonged development history of Alien vs. Predator, and why both films are mostly just kind of fine. It's an epic showdown you won't want to miss! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calliehanna/support
Bi girls, gay girls, pan girls, and ace girls! Trans girls, cis girls, big romantic kiss girls! Short girls, tall girls, you can have it all girls! To the far girls, to the near girls, these comics are for the queer girls! Hipster & The Nerd & Larry celebrates Pride Month with their first ever comic review of two trans-centric graphic novels from DC, Galaxy The Prettiest Star and Bad Dream: A Dreamer Story! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they explore the artwork, themes, characters, and storytelling of these two spectacular books; as well as their deeper meaning in terms of queer representation. Be gay, do crimes, and listen to this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calliehanna/support
"I'm the real thing" HIpster & The Nerd & Larry returns with a new installment of Austin's Anime Corner, discussing Satoshi Kon's Perfect Blue! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they dive into the film's history, themes, characters, cultural relevance, and how they interpret the iconic psychological horror story. It goes on for longer than the movie itself and you don't want to miss a minute of it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calliehanna/support
Belvira should've killed Reggie. Hipster & The Nerd & Larry brings you yet another installment of Wasteland Video discussing Phantasm 3 and Rebirth of Mothra! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they dive into the weird plot, poor pacing, and creepiness of the main character that make Phantasm 3 the weakest installment in the seires so far. Then, listen in as they discuss the epic monster battles, weird pacing, and asshole humans that make Rebirth of Mothra a flawed but fun watch. Hop onto the miniature dragon that is your preferred podcast platform and check it out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calliehanna/support
I can already tell! Today is gonna be a bleeping happy day in Hell! After several delays, Hipster & The Nerd & Larry finally dives into the raunchy musical indie animated hit, Hazbin Hotel! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss the show's unique production history, its strong cast of characters, its fascinating world-building and theories about future storylines, its killer soundtrack, and all the various real-world shenanigans that kept them from releasing this episode sooner. You'd have to be a total loser, baby to miss this one! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calliehanna/support
Tetsuo! Kanada! TetsuOOOOOO! KanadAAAAAAA! Hipster & The Nerd & Larry debuts its newest segment, Austin's Anime Corner, with a deep dive into the 1988 anime classic, Akira! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin himself as they discuss the characters, themes, and gorgeous animation that make the film so beloved; as well as exploring its cultural influence across all forms of media and its general cultural impact. Slide into your RSS feed and check it out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calliehanna/support
The hypercube is all rubber. Hipster & The Nerd & Larry's Wasteland Video continues with a look at two horror sequels at opposite ends of the quality spectrum, Cube 2: Hypercube and Bride of Chucky! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss the bland characters, confusing story, and bad effects that make Cube 2: Hypercube such a massive step down from the original. Then stick around as they dive into the meta humor, excellent performances, and great puppetry that make Bride of Chucky a return to form for the franchise. You don't want to miss this killer good time of an episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calliehanna/support
Love Lies Godzilla x The People's Drive-Away Kung Fu Dune: Frozen Orion Hipster & The Nerd & Larry looks to the year ahead as they discuss their most anticipated movies of 2024! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they dive deep into the new year's treasure trove of upcoming cinematic releases. From major blockbusters like Godzilla x Kong and Deadpool 3, indie darlings like Drive-Away Dolls, Bleeding Love, and Nosferatu, and virtually everything in between. Which will be good, which will be bad, and which will be Joker: Follie a Deux? Give it a listen and find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calliehanna/support
Teenage Mutant Jackie Chans! Teenage Mutant Jackie Chans! Teenage Mutant Jackie Chans! Heroes with bad dubbing! Ninja Power! Hipster & The Nerd & Larry debuts its new Wasteland Video segment with a look at two relatively obscure Japanese films, New Fist of Fury and TMNT: Legend of the Super Mutants! I mean, Mutant Turtles: Superman Legend! I mean.... let's just call it the TMNT OVA! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss the solid action, intentional and unintentional hilarity, and bizarre editing and dubbing of New Fist of Fury starring Jackie Chan. Then, they'll discuss the TMNT OVA's obscurity, bizarre plot choices, animation, and the reason it exists at all (to sell toys). Plus, get an insight into how this new segment works and what makes it unique from Rocketship Roulette. Listen now for a turtle-y awesome time! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calliehanna/support
SURPRISE!!!!! Hipster & The Nerd returns from the grave as Hipster & The Nerd & Larry! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin in this new debut episode as they discuss the hit new Netflix animated series, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off! They'll dive into how the story plays with your expectations, returning cast members, gorgeous animation, which pairings are the best pairings, and the meta-textual relationship between the comics, the film, and the show. Plus, some teases for what's to come in the future of the podcast and what all three of the hosts have been up to in the past year. Level up and give it a listen! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calliehanna/support
Raw & Uncut! Hipster & The Nerd's Callie Hanna flies solo for the first time to bring you her reaction to the new slate of films and TV shows from James Gunn and Peter Safran's DCU! From Superman: Legacy and The Brave & The Bold to Booster Gold and Paradise Lost, she'll walk you through what we know about all the new movies and shows, as well as what she thinks of them and the general direction now being taken by DC Studios under Gunn and Safran's leadership. Add in some baseless casting and plot speculation and you've got yourself a recipe for a short but sweet exploration of the big thing in comic book geekdom right now. So go ahead, give it a listen, and let Callie know what you think! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calliehanna/support
"This never gets old." Hipster & The Nerd returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in order to dive headfirst into the world of Wakanda with 2018's Black Panther and its recent sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever! Join Callie and Brian as they discuss the powerhouse performances, raw action scenes, important political themes, and memorable soundtrack that make Black Panther such a great film, as well as discussing its overall cultural impact and the legacy of the late, great Chadwick Boseman. Then, stick around as they discuss and debate the film's sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. They'll cover everything from the character arcs and the way the film acknowledges Boseman's death and pays tribute to him; along with things like Namor, Ironheart, the action scenes, and the film's pacing. So grab your nearest vibranium podcast player and give this episode a listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calliehanna/support
"See you next summer." Hipster & The Nerd finally concludes its Gravity Falls retrospective with an in-depth look at the final 10 episodes of the series! Join Callie and Brian as they dive into the long-awaited reveal of the Author, the complex relationship between Stan and Ford and how it parallels Dipper and Mabel, the final arcs for these beloved characters, and of course the epic Weirdmageddon trilogy that caps off the series. This episode has been a long time coming and it's one you certainly won't want to miss, so go ahead and give it a listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calliehanna/support
The Mystery Continues Hipster & The Nerd slides from Gravitober into Gravember Falls with a look at the first half of Gravity Falls' seminal second season! Join Callie and Brian as they dive into everything that makes the beginning of the end for this beloved series so spectacular; from new threats and unexpected redemptions to more mysteries and increasingly elaborate cryptograms. They'll discuss their thoughts on the tragedy of McGucket, the search for the author, the return of Bill Cipher, how the characters evolve, and so much more. So grab your journal and give this episode a listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/calliehanna/support
"Finally, I have them all." Hipster & The Nerd continues its month-long Gravitober retrospective that will definitely remain solely in October with a look at the second half of Gravity Falls' first season! Join Callie as Brian as they dive into some of the show's most beloved episodes. From the spooky celebrations of Summerween, the body-swapping antics of Carpet Diem, the amusing anthology of Bottomless Pit, and so much more. They'll get into discussions of the show's continuing plot and lore, some of their favorite quotes and character moments, and of course the epic two-part season finale of Dreamscaperers and Gideon Rises. So open up your journals, I mean podcast-hosting devices, and give this episode a listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Welcome to Gravity Falls Hipster & The Nerd celebrates the Halloween season and the 10th anniversary of Gravity Falls with the start of a month-long retrospective on the legendary series! Join Callie and Brian as they kick off Gravitober with a deep dive into the first 10 episodes of Season 1 and the series as a whole. They'll discuss everything from the introductions of beloved characters like Dipper, Mabel, Stan, and Soos, and the origins of now iconic jokes and memes, to fun cryptograms. behind-the-scenes insights, and the start of what would become a truly gripping series-wide story. Now, who wants to put on some blindfolds and listen to this podcast? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
"But of the things you let go, you'd be surprised what makes its way back to you." Hipster & The Nerd concludes its journey through Amphibia with a full deep dive into the second half of Season 3! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss Anne and the Plantars' return to Amphibia after spending so long on Earth. They'll get into the new status quo for returning characters, the ongoing war, the proper debut of Darcy, various redemption arcs, and of course the epic two-part finale of All In and The Hardest Thing. With that, they'll also get into their overall thoughts on the series as a whole and how the show has evolved over time. It's an incredibly ribbiting episode that you won't want to miss! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Welcome To Amphibi- I mean Earth. Hipster & The Nerd returns from its post-Episode 100 hiatus to hop back into the world of Amphibia; discussing the first half of the show's third and final season! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they dive into the head-first into the reverse isekai hijinks of this set of episodes. From Anne and the Plantars adjusting to life on Earth and gaining tons of new human allies to the growing threat of Andrias and the rise of the resistance back in Amphibia. They'll go into their thoughts on the new plot structure, the various new characters, the show's handling of the Calamity Trio post-True Colors, and so much more. Plus, there's a few personal updates on Callie's transgender journey. This episode is one hopping good time that you won't want to miss! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
When you wish upon a star, you'll talk for six damn hou-ars! Hipster & The Nerd celebrates its milestone 100th episode by tackling its biggest project yet, reviewing and ranking all 60 currently released films from Walt Disney Animation Studios! Join Chris and Brian as they take a deep dive into the historical golden age, the iconic Renaissance, the modern resurgence, and everything in between. From favorite characters and iconic stories to cultural context and nostalgic feels, this might just be a Disney retrospective for the ages. Plus, they'll talk about what inspired them to start the podcast and how they feel about making it this far. It's a six-hour smorgasbord, so join the celebration and give this episode a listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
"What's the deal with the Green Lantern Corps?" Hipster & The Nerd cracks open an emergency episode with a return to the unproduced third draft of Batman v. Superman! Join Chris and Brian as they stretch their voice acting muscles to bring life to iconic DC characters like John Stewart, Amanda Waller, Wonder Woman, and more; while mostly just sounding like goofy idiots. They'll also go into their thoughts on this specific draft as it stands, how it compares to the final film, the state of DC as a whole, and why they're not doing The Owl House this week. It's a short but sweet episode you won't want to miss, so give it a listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
I'll be back to do what she tells you! Hipster & The Nerd celebrates a milestone Rocketship Roulette with a look at two solid films that could've explored their premises further, The Running Man and 2016's Blair Witch! Join Chris and Brian as they dive into the corporate satire and goofy 80s action of The Running Man, along with how it stacks up to the original novel and how its points could have been more specific. Then, stick around as they dive into the shockingly likable characters and strong tension building of Blair Witch, as well as how the film could've taken better advantage of its found footage gimmick. There's also some big twists in that space opera part if you're into that; so you definitely won't want to miss this episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Embiggen! Hipster & The Nerd returns from its unplanned hiatus to discuss the critically-acclaimed Disney+ MCU series, Ms. Marvel! Join Chris and Brian as they take a deep dive into the story of Kamala Khan, a Pakistani Muslim girl from Jersey City who becomes her very own superhero. They'll go into all the ins-and-outs of the series from its unique cinematography and visual design to the way it adapts and changes the beloved original comics. They'll also talk trivia and insights on said comics, the powerhouse lead performance by Iman Vellani, the excellent action, and authentic representation that make this show one of the best things the MCU has ever produced. Then, stick around as they discuss the major announcements for Phases 5 and 6 made at the recent San Diego Comic-Con and get into discourse about the state of the MCU as a whole. It's the longest episode yet (Even managing to justify two ads), so sit back, grab some ice cream pizza, and give it a listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
By Khonshu's fist, cease your nattering! Hipster & The Nerd returns to the Disney+ side of the MCU with an in-depth look at the hit miniseries, Moon Knight! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss all the ins and outs of this fantastic series. From Oscar Isaac's brilliant performance and the stellar action scenes to its nuanced and respectful portrayals of Dissociative Identity Disorder and Egyptian culture. Everything from plural pantheons, the differences from the comics and the nature of adaptation, and several tangents about storytelling and the strengths of the MCU as a whole is covered here, so you won't want to miss it. Summon the suit of your preferred podcast platform and give this episode a listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
"While Hawkeye seems cool! Like a really nice guy!" Hipster & The Nerd finally returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a discussion of the Disney+ mini-series, Hawkeye! Join Chris and Brian as they dive deep into the new and old heroes, the myriad of villains, on-the-ground action, and specific pacing of this action-packed Christmas romp. (We know we're talking about this in July. It's fine, don't worry about it.) They'll discuss and debate all six episodes as well get into lengthy discourse on the state of the MCU as a whole and Phase 4 specifically. So take aim at your preferred podcast platform and give it a listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
"Welcome to Jurassic World." Hipster & The Nerd concludes its Jurassic-thon with a look at the final two films of the saga, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Jurassic World: Dominion! Join Chris and Brian for the nonsensical subplots, pointless side characters, bombastic action set pieces and unique aesthetics of Fallen Kingdom; as well as the globe-trotting adventure, spectacular dinosaur fights, mangled satire, and eyebrow-raising clone subplots of Dominion. Listen in as Brian slowly goes insane at having to watch these movies that they think are garbage while Chris explains why are they dumb fun and fine actually, even though all of you should really go see Lightyear instead of Jurassic World: Dominion because Lightyear is a better action film, a better science-fiction film, a funnier film, it has more consistent and engaging ideas, it's a more compelling character study, it has more franchise potential, it's paced better, the plot twist is better, the score is better, and it's just infinitely superior in every way. Wait, what was I talking about? Oh yeah, Jurassic World! Please listen to this episode about it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
What are you doing? Those venoms? Hipster & The Nerd's Rocketship Roulette returns with a look at two very different movies, The Five Venoms and American Psycho 2! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the unique premise, strong action scenes, and character drama that make The Five Venoms a flawed but fun cult classic. Then stick around as they dive into the bad writing, terrible characters, and nonsensical plot twists that make American Psycho 2 such utter garbage. There's also a tiny bit of that "ongoing plot" thing if you're into that and a brief explanation as to why this isn't a Jurassic World episode; so go ahead and give this short but sweet episode a listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
There's no case too big, no case too small! When you need help, just call! Ch Ch Ch Chip and Dale! Rescue Rangers! Hipster & The Nerd rides the nostalgia train to discuss the Disney+ meta reboot, Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022)! Join Chris, Brian, and Austin as they dive into everything that makes this latest franchise revival a surprising success from unexpected cameos and solid performances to stunning animation and clever meta-satire. They'll also get into their history with the original series, how it compares to other live-action/animation hybrids and IP-driven crossovers, and even some of the film's more......... awkward elements. So get in your Ranger Plane, load up your preferred podcast platform, and give this episode a listen? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
"Alan! It can camouflage!" Hipster & The Nerd returns from hiatus for Part 2 of the Jurassic-thon, discussing Jurassic Park III and Jurassic World! Join Chris and Brian as they cover all the contradictory story decisions, idiotic characters, and controversial deaths that lead to Jurassic Park III killing the franchise for over a decade. Then, stick around as they dive into the dinosaur action, star-studded cast, and corporate satire that make Jurassic World such a fun action movie and fascinating cultural artifact. You won't want to miss this one, so hop in your gyro sphere and give it a listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
"Life um uh.... finds a way." Hipster & The Nerd spares no expense to bring you the first part of the Jurassic-thon, covering the original Jurassic Park and The Lost World: Jurassic Park! Join Chris and Brian as they dive into the groundbreaking special effects, compelling characters, perfect pacing, iconic score, and tense action that make Jurassic Park one of the greatest films ever made. Then, stick around as they discuss the new plot turns, bizarre scenes, and shifts in character focus that make The Lost World such a divisive sequel. So, jet on over to your preferred podcast platform and give this short but sweet episode a listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
You booger-eating Freddy Krueger Hipster & The Nerd's Rocketship Roulette continues with a look at two follow-ups of diminishing returns to bonafide classics, A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge and Oldboy (2013)! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the homoerotic subtext, solid performances, pacing issues, and new lore details that make Freddy's Revenge a flawed but fascinating sequel. Then stick around as they dive into the terrible writing, bizarre story choices, and the unwillingness to be more unique from the original that make Oldboy (2013) so disappointing. Oh, and there's some more of that space opera stuff if you're into that. So get onto your preferred podcast platform and make your (hopefully Freddy-free) dreams come true by giving this episode a listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
#MarcyDidNothingWrong Hipster & The Nerd leaps into adventure once again to discuss the thrilling second half of Amphibia Season 2! Join Chris, Brian, and Austin as they take a deep dive into what makes this set of episodes some of the best of the series so far. They'll join our froggy friends as they trek through a triumvirate of treacherous temples, acclimate to automatons, and bear the brute of betrayals. Alliteration aside, they'll also discuss the expanded character dynamics, the return of Wartwood, the pacing, the excellent voiceover performances, lament the lack of more 22-minute episodes, and of course, go all in on the epic season finale and its many shocking twists.It's an episode you won't want to miss, so open your Calamity portal to your preferred podcast platform and give it a listen! P.S. Brian cut a lot of the True Colors synopsis, so I implore our fans to demand that they #ReleaseTheColorsCut --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
#LordHaveMarcy Hipster & The Nerd hops once again into the world of Amphibia to discuss the first half of Season 2! Join Chris, Brian, and Austin as they dive into the new settings, structure, and lore of the sophomore season. From all kinds of new villages and cities to mysterious new creatures in fan-favorite episodes like Toadcatcher, Hopping Mall, and Marcy at the Gates. They'll cover the faster pacing and increased sense of forward momentum, expanded roles for characters like Sasha and Wally, and fantastic new characters like General Yunan, King Andrias, and of course, Marcy Wu. It's bound to be a froggin' good time that you won't want to miss, so go ahead and give this episode a listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Norman Bates is already here! You're next! YOU'RE NEXT! Hipster & The Nerd's journey on the Rocketship Roulette continues with a look at two horror follow-ups that are not amazing but also not terrible, Psycho II and 1993's Body Snatchers! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the good and bad of Psycho II; from the good of its performances, music, and concepts, to the bad of its pacing, its ending, and how it constantly lives in the original's shadow. Then, stick around as they dive into the surprisingly solid if flawed Body Snatchers (1993; from the strengths of its performances, creature effects, and distinct identity, to the weaknesses of its inconsistent writing and fumbled themes. Also, there's a space rager or something happening in the background. Either way, this is one episode you won't want to miss! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Gotta go fast to avoid seeing Morbius. Hipster & The Nerd makes a rare reach for relevancy by diving into two 2022 blockbusters on opposite ends of the quality spectrum, Morbius and Sonic The Hedgehog 2! Join Chris and Brian as they discuss the terrible acting, ugly CGI, choppy editing, and baffling post-credits that make Morbius one of the worst superhero movies ever. Then, stick around as they dive into the heartfelt fan service, great characters, and epic action scenes that make Sonic The Hedgehog 2 such a spectacular sequel. They'll also get into speculation on the future of both franchises, or hopeful lack thereof in Morbius' case, and share plenty of laughs at each others expense. So super speed your way to your preferred podcast platform, get your weird artificial blue blood ready for drinking, and give this episode a listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
"They're not just frogs, they're my friends!" Hipster & The Nerd hops into the adventure once more to discuss the second half of Amphibia's first season! Join Chris, Brian, and Austin as they dive headfirst into more trope analysis, debate about episodic vs. serialized storytelling, and further delve into the character development of Anne, Sprig, Polly, Hop Pop, and the rest of the Wartwood crew. From curse battles and family drama to the pulse-pounding and heartbreaking season finale, they've got it all. So hop on over to your preferred podcast platform and give this episode a listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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