Life's a REC

Are the Predator movies more than just aliens versus muscles? Do they deserve credit for being more high brow than Morton Downey Jr's presence in Predators 2 would suggest? And why the heck doesn't Bryan think Danny Glover was absolutely beef cake in his role? What's life's great hunt anyway? In this episode the boys discuss the parallels between the Predators hunt for the ultimate trophy and our personal hunts in life. We ask the question, is the Predator franchise the best franchise out there? Is Alien VS Predator Requiem as bad as we think? BURING questions with burning answers. Once again David tears down Bryan to his base core to claim him as his ultimate trophy. Sit back, relax, and GET TO THE CHOPPA!!!! Topics Discussed:Danny Glover's musclesDavid's NewsletterWork Watch (trees smoking cigarettes)Shane Black's tragic arc (The Predator)Daddy issues (No surprise)Alien VS Predator RememberdThe Busey Conundrum Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David CastilloEdited by Bryan OrtizTheme song and outro by Hard Power USA Supplementary music by Podington Bear CONNECT with us and join the conversation.https://linktr.ee/RECthepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's father's day for us and we don't have a set topic because one of us quit their jobs and the other lacks a parental father figure. So we're back on Surviving The Game: Work Watch Part Deux. Between Cantonese style scrambled eggs, lots of poop jokes, lots more poop jokes, we talk about all of life's most important issues through a Twister Breakfast lens. You'd be surprised at the obnoxious amount of sense that makes once you listen to Bryan and David wax emotional about all of the above. Even if David has to get past Bryan getting his Steven Seagal movies wrong. Topics Discussed:Bowel MovementsNo Fathers on Fathers DayTwister (with Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt)Twister (starring Aunt Meg's Breakfast)Job Loss; Half-Baked StyleJob DepressionUnder Siege (or is it Fire Down Below)Fire Down Below (or is it Under Siege) Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David CastilloEdited by Bryan OrtizTheme song and outro by Hard Power USA Supplementary music by Podington Bear CONNECT with us and join the conversation.https://linktr.ee/RECthepod0to9UKky6XQurv2iCvlh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is Magic? Is it all sorcerers, and illusionists, or is it another word for something we experience? Bryan asks David about what he thinks about magic, and off topic we go when it comes to the importance of writing, and the importance of watching too much violence as a kid. Let's dive deeper into the twisting mind of author and Magic the Gathering pro DAVID and explore his lack of wonderment. Grab your magic three rings, pull that rabbit out of your hat, and deal out those magic cards because it's in an ALAKAMAZING episode! PRESTIGE! Topics Discussed:Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness (no spoilers)Magic the Gathering (nerdy)Magic the Battering (violence)Magic the flattering (Alan Moore)Magic the fathoming (philosophy)Magic the hammering (Three Stooges) Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David CastilloEdited by Bryan OrtizTheme song and outro by Hard Power USA Supplementary music by Podington Bear CONNECT with us and join the conversation.https://linktr.ee/RECthepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You probably don't remember the philosophically-astute observations of the 90's horror thriller Body Parts with Jeff Fahey, but Bryan and David do, and it stirs some ancient roots in their assumptions about good (Sam Neil from Event Horizon) and bad (Sam Neil from Event Horizon). Basically, if you love Sam Neil, without the Jurassic Park talk, you have found your home. Riding that Easter train we dive into how we manifest, believe, or understand the concept of good and evil in our lives, AND in Event Horizon. Come for the emotional development. stay for that SAM NEIL! Topics Discussed:Body PartsImpressions of each otherRIP Grandmother OrtizCan evil be beyond our control?Event Horizon Hell vs. Hellraiser Hell?John Lithgow's not British! Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David CastilloEdited by Bryan OrtizTheme song and outro by Hard Power USA Supplementary music by Podington Bear CONNECT with us and join the conversation.https://linktr.ee/RECthepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even the combination of words in this title don't do justice to just how much random material Bryan and David get out of discussing Easter. It turns into a debate about slasher Jesus, sure, but we get personal too. Eventually. Grab those GRAND BUNNIES, chocolate eggs, and cozy up with conversation you probably don't need, but we love that you're here with us. A24 may just have put out Everything Everywhere All at Once but just WAIT till they hear OUR pitch for the next holiday blockbuster. Come for the chocolate and stay for Zombie Jesus. Topics Discussed:The meaning of EasterWork Watch 2022 and NEW YORK adventuresThe CREED concert to remember Zombie JesusEaster Egg HuntA24 Film Pitch Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David CastilloEdited by Bryan OrtizTheme song and outro by Hard Power USA Supplementary music by Podington BearCONNECT with us and join the conversation.https://linktr.ee/RECthepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You've heard all the hot takes, bad takes, and lukewarm takes there is to hear about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock. But you haven't heard two men talk about what the slap meant to the Back in the Day parental violence we suffered from, and maybe grew from. We discuss everything from the Oscars to chanclas, yeah it's one of THOSE episodes. Topics Discussed:The OscarsThe X-Files, MAN vs ALIENThe Slap Heard Round the WorldWill Smith and Chris RockPunishment from a cultural standpointProduced by Bryan Ortiz and David CastilloEdited by Bryan OrtizTheme song and outro by Hard Power USA Supplementary music by Podington Bear CONNECT with us and join the conversation.https://linktr.ee/RECthepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look back on the work of the late great William Hurt, ranging from Altered States to the 1996 classic Michael. David discovers his origins in being attracted to older women while Bryan continues seeking validation from movie dads. Do we place celebrities on pedestals? Should we look to ourselves for true stability? Should we just discuss more Trespass? These questions and more in today's episode.Topics Discussed:William Hurt the ActorBad trips on Altered StatesHottie Dame Helen Mirren1996 Michael & 1998 Lost in SpaceKiefer Sutherland's Dark City performanceAnthony Bourdain's impactProduced by Bryan Ortiz and David CastilloEdited by Bryan OrtizTheme song and outro by Hard Power USA Supplementary music by Podington BearCONNECT with us and join the conversation.https://linktr.ee/RECthepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you thought we were being ironic about the “hate” we have for each other, this episode is for you. Bryan and David trade ‘chingasos' because David is too jaded to enjoy a well-done superhero film, and Bryan is too enthusiastic to criticize an awful cameo. Come for the Batman discussion. Stay for the Trespass. Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David CastilloEdited by Bryan OrtizTheme song and outro by Hard Power USA Supplementary music by Podington Bear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well if finally happened, we didn't have a topic! With one of our intrepid heroes unemployed, we figured now would be a good time to talk about crapping our pants, farting, and other lowest common denominator talking points. Experience our minds as we are over stressed, sitting on the edge, and rambling like two men riding and old fashion train car on the track to nowhere.Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David CastilloEdited by Bryan OrtizTheme song and outro by Hard Power USA Supplementary music by Podington Bear, Lobo Loco, and Checkie Brown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the modern Western dead as fried chicken? Son of Orti and Senor Castle say ‘yes', but that's because we've disrespected history and churros for far too long. We explore the difficulty of loss and change when it comes to the old west and our own PERSONAL lives.Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David CastilloEdited by Bryan OrtizTheme song and outro by Hard Power USASupplementary music by Podington Bear, Lobo Loco, and Fesliyan StudiosCheck out I LOVE CHURROS and take a listen to ISIMO the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who are we when the end is near? Are the webbed feet of Kevin Costner's heroic mariner, or the sadsack degenerate Kim Coates? Wherever chaos reigns, our pains remain. Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David CastilloEdited by Bryan OrtizTheme song and outro by Hard Power USASupplementary music by Podington BearCheck out Baby Jaba and Chewbys World on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is writing something that's personal, or does the fate of the world depend on the right adverb, and adjective? We answer that question the only way we know how: by taking detours about Ben Affleck's inability to sell condos, and Bryan's utter disrespect for the 25th Hour. Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David CastilloEdited by Bryan OrtizTheme song and outro by Hard Power USASupplementary music by Podington Bear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our latest episode is about the apocalypse, and how our own baggage informs the oblivion we think we deserve. Or at least we think that's what it's about. You decide. Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David CastilloEdited by Bryan OrtizTheme song and outro by Hard Power USASupplementary music by Podington Bear, Lobo Loco, Soularflair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do weddings, comics, and sci-fi have in common? Probably nothing. But it's what Bryan and David experienced in the middle of a pandemic, and still the two struggle to be best friends.Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David CastilloEdited by Bryan OrtizTheme song and outro by Hard Power USASupplementary music by Podington Bear and Regular GonzalesAuld Lang Syne by United States Marine BandBrohammer Fitness Facebook and InstagramCheck out Piggins and Banks for sponsorship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryan thinks Die Hard isn't a Christmas movie while David hates the very question. Yet in spite (or despite) of their disagreements, traditions can have meaning. Or something. Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David CastilloEdited by Bryan OrtizTheme song and outro by Hard Power USASupplementary music by Podington Bear, Borrtex, and Scott Holmes MusicCheck out Baby Jaba and Chewbys World on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sure, the Last Boy Scout hates women, but Bryan and David don't, and with it, the boys go on a journey together about their personal holiday disillusionments. Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David CastilloEdited by Bryan OrtizTheme song and outro by Hard Power USASupplementary music by Podington Bear & Greg Atkinson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We decided to put John Hughes on blast so you don't have to, but we also discuss relationships, and how 9/11 changed chat forums. Bryan and David are still unsure how these all connect, but they try anyway. Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David CastilloEdited by Bryan OrtizTheme song and outro by Hard Power USASupplementary music by Podington Bear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can we learn about our connection to music through Steven Seagal's disastrous foray into music? Surprisingly more than Bryan and David regretfully thought. Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David CastilloEdited by Bryan OrtizSongs from the Crystal Cave Album available on AmazonTheme song and outro by Hard Power USASupplementary music by Podington Bear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we dive deep and explore our own sexuality in today's world, as well as discover the hottest men the 80's and 90's had to offer. Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David CastilloEdited by Bryan OrtizTheme song and outro by Hard Power USASupplementary music by Podington Bear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our favorite fight scenes should be about more than just our favorite entertainment. Bryan and David inexplicably go down a rabbit hole of real fights in their lives, and why we can all be better fighters. Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David CastilloEdited by Bryan OrtizTheme song and outro by Hard Power USASupplementary music by Podington Bear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happened to our collective sense of dumb wonder, and the supernatural? We don't know, but Bryan and David turn it into a discussion anyway, weaving personal problems into anecdotes about La Lechuza. Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David CastilloEdited by Bryan OrtizTheme song and outro by Hard Power USASupplementary music by Podington Bear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why did 90's action heroes end up fighting their dads? This perfectly dumb question turns into a serious discussion about how we can deal with neglect, and social-normative ideas that can work against our development. Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David CastilloEdited by Bryan OrtizTheme song and outro by Hard Power USASupplementary music by Podington Bear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time travel is the deus ex machina of many a sci-fi story. Sometimes it's used for good (Terminator), sometimes bad (A Sound of Thunder). Bryan and David dig deep into the concepts, and how it ties into their life goals.Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David CastilloEdited by Bryan OrtizTheme song and outro by Hard Power USASupplementary music by Podington Bear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryan is a hilarious stereotype: a nerd traumatized by sports. David is the obnoxious stereotype of ‘Jock beats up Nerd' bully. Together, they come across some kind of redemption. Come for the reactions to pissed off hockey goalies, stay for Bryan's childhood trauma. Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David CastilloEdited by Bryan OrtizTheme song and outro by Hard Power USASupplementary music by Podington Bear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Believe it or not, the most apt description for this episode would be ‘Bryan and David explain the show about a show.' It's not the most riveting subject matter, but if you're interested in who these two idiots are, this is the episode for you.Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David CastilloEdited by Bryan OrtizTheme song and outro by Hard Power USASupplementary music by Podington Bear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life's a REC is a brand-new interview based comedic therapy podcast, where two friends go on a pop culture odyssey to try to better understand each other.Join us every week as we discuss topics of conversation in an attempt to root out deep troubles, traumas, and life stories from one another in the hopes of becoming better friends. Follow along as we deal with each other and discover just how much LIFE'S A REC!Follow us here:Twitter: @RECthepodInstagram: @RECthepodFacebook: facebook.com/lifesaRECEmail: recthepod@gmail.comMake sure to use the #lifesarec and say hello!Theme byHard Power USA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.