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The Ozone Nightmare covers a wide range of subjects, from gaming to politics, comics to culture. We speak our minds, for better or worse, but we also try to keep the conversation approachable for everyone.

Lando & Joe


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    The Portrait Of Solitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 151:48


    This week we're talking about Jhostynxon Garcia, Superman, The Clones, Mystere, and Dead Or Alive Final. Show music by HeartBeatHero and OGRE. Support the show! Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code OZONE

    How Not To Handle Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: In the last few days there has been a lot of attention news and discussion over an "experiment" YouTube has been running on their Shorts segment of the platform. When this alteration to user videos started getting a lot of response, an explanation was issued. I think it might have made things worse.

    Popularity vs Groupthink

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: While talking to Lando about my experience watching Superman (2025), he questioned whether I have an inherent bias against things that are popular. I thought about that for a while, and in the end I don't think it's simple popularity that makes me wary.

    Superman (2025) Spoiler Free Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: I've been looking forward to watching the newest iteration of Superman from James Gunn, 2025's Superman. After the depressing and fundamentally flawed version of the character that Zack Snyder delivered, the concept of a hopeful superhero was exactly what I needed. It's a shame I couldn't make it more than 30 minutes into the movie.  

    The Clones Retro Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: For one of our communal movie selections this week, Lando and I watched 1973's The Clones. The film has a lot of elements and themes that are highly tied to the time it was made, but it also functions in a way that keeps you interested despite the flaws. 

    Hot Babe Washing Simulator

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 150:08


    This week we're talking about Wednesday, Death Stranding 2, Ex Machina, Class Of 1999, Iron Angels, and Demons. Show music by HeartBeatHero and OGRE. Support the show! Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code OZONE

    The Larger Point

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: Recently one of the former execs for Playstation made some comments about video game pricing that got some predictably angry responses. Read the article yourself, but the general opinion of this person was that prices have been too low for too long because of how expensive games are to make. Let's examine that argument shall we?

    Gradius Origins Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: If you've heard me talk about Gradius before, you probably knew I was punching the "Buy" button for Gradius Origins hard enough to break my controller. I've been playing the games since the collection released, and if you've been considering picking this title up, you should!

    The AI Isn't The Problem Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: You may have heard that OpenAI rolled out their new ChaptGPT 5 product in a weirdly creepy "fireside chat". During the announcement, they featureed a cancer survivor talkimng abnout hwo the tool hlped her deal with a cryptic diahnosis. 

    Demons Retro Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: Lando is not generally much of a horror fan, so it was a bit of a risk picking 1985's Demons for our communal film series. I had a hunch it was going to be on the less horrific end of things as a mid 80s Italian film, and luckily I was right AND it pleansantly surprised both of us!

    Kaiju Bobby Sue

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 154:29


    This week we're talking about Space-Mullet, Jurassic World: Rebirth, This Is How You Lose The Time War, and Action U.S.A.. Show music by HeartBeatHero and OGRE. Support the show! Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code OZONE

    FBC Firebreak's Potential

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: Lando and I talked about our time playing FBC Firebreak, a game we were both looking forward to but ended up burning out on pretty quickly. Turns out we weren't alone, but I actually agree with the publisher that despite the problems the core game is worth trying to save.

    There's That Word "Free" Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: A debate came up at work earlier in the week that eventually wandered into one of my favorite pet peeves, use of the word "free". Welcome back gang! Let's once again review why that word is basically meaningless!

    A New Era Of Digital Foundry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: If you follow Digital Foundry, you likely know that they recently went fully independent. As a long time supporter of the group, I can't wait to see what they do now that they can truly steer their own ship! 

    This Is How You Lose The Time War Book Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: As part of the book club that TWiT.tv does for Club members, I just read This Is How You Lose The Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone. The book started off as one thing and ends up as something very different, which can be narratively risky and technically difficult. When a book does it as well as this one does, through, you end up with something really entertaining andf memorable.

    Killscrew The Spider

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 132:56


    This week we're talking about Distance, Verotika, Samurai Cop, and The Boxer's Omen. Show music by HeartBeatHero and OGRE. Support the show! Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code OZONE

    The Moral Middle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: As you listen to the endless and inevitable discussions about AI, you will likely hear about the "next frontier" of AGI. It seems like everyone in the sector is chasing that breakthrough, but when it comes to the morality of what that might mean the conversations seem to dodge an important question.

    The Boxer's Omen Retro Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: I've heard good things about 1983's The Boxer's Omen for a long time now, and I figured why not make my first viewing a shared experience with Lando! It was pretty clear early on that we were going to have a good time with this one, but we were completely unprepared by how far this movie goes into surreal and sometimes disgusting places. 

    Samurai Cop Retro Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: If you look at almost any "so bad it's good" movie list, you'll likely see 1991's Samurai Cop on it. This movie was famously made by a foreign director who was clearly a fan of cop movies like Lethal Weapon, but had no real idea how to rip it off properly. The result is a often comically inept series of action movie tropes hat occur without logic of continuity.

    Late Night Series Review: DEVS (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 112:01


    Tonight I'm joined again by professor and musician Doug Bielmeier for another Late Night Series Review! In this episode, we're continuing our analysis of the incredible 2020 limited series DEVS by Alex Garland. In this video, we're talking about parts 3 and 4! YouTube Censored Version Join our Patreon to watch the uncut version! Show music by OGRE. Support the show!

    Big Trouble In Little Trouble

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 99:36


    This week we're talking about Murderbot, Murder By Phone, and Frankenhooker. Show music by HeartBeatHero and OGRE. Support the show! Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code OZONE

    A Perfect Fit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: I was completely blindsided by the announcement that there is a new Hellrasier game coming. Once I finished the red band trailer for the game, I was genuinely amazed someone hadn't tried this type of game before now.

    Grey Gooifying Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: Last week I heard a discussion on a technology podcast that eventually covered using AI to teach students about great works by individuals like William Shakespeare. The future these folks were outling made me viscerally angry as it would essentially annihilate the value of art is service to convenience. 

    Frankenhooker Retro Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: The old adage "Don't judge a book by the cover" has persisted over time because it's so often true. That bit of wisdom should absolutely apply to 1990's Frankenhooker, a movie that works far better than the title and synopsis would suggest!

    Murder By Phone Retro Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: I came across a movie that was generally regarded as a well made thriller that has been all but forgotten, 1982's Murder By Phone. Sadly, there isn't a pristine HD version of this anywhere, but it's still good enough that you should try to watch it in whatever form you can!

    Commiepunk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 159:12


    This week we're talking about Judge Dredd, How To Train Your Dragon (2025), Beyond The Door III, and Hack-O-Lantern. Show music by HeartBeatHero and OGRE. Support the show! Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code OZONE

    It's Nice Having A Choice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: I saw a pop-up the other day and then came across a news post from DuckDuckGo about their decision to allow users of the their browser to filter out AI images from search results. I think this is a fantastic move from a company that is not inherently anti-AI but also seems to be trying to respect user choice.

    Hack-O-Lantern Retro Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: For our communal movie review this week, Lando and I watched a movie B movie fans will likely have heard of, 1988's Hack-O-Lantern. The movie often gets lumped into "laugh at how bad it is" territory, but the most remarkable thing about it is how lame it makes Satanism look!

    Beyond The Door III Retro Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: For years I've seen lists with Beyond The Door III as a must-see film of the horror boom of the '80s, so I knew eventually I'd watch it. I finally did this weekend, and it went far past any expectations I might have had. This is truly a WILD movie!

    An Actual Good Use Of AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: One thing that people who are skeptical about AI often point to is the lack of genuinely beneficial applications of the technology. The marketing and hype often centers on the least worthwhile aspects of what these tools can do. You can imagine my shock at seeing it put to a truly GOOD use recently!

    Give Me The Juice!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 150:44


    This week we're talking about Twisted Metal, Superman, Iron Angels III, and Frankenstein '80. Show music by HeartBeatHero and OGRE. Support the show! Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code OZONE

    Well Here's A Dumb Idea!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: You may have seen a report about a business analyst suggesting that maybe it's time for Tim Cook to step down as CEO of Apple. This follows a recent string of criticism over the struggles the company has run into trying to create a competitve AI product. The suggestion this analysis led to might be the dumbest thing I've read in a while.

    Frankenstein '80 Retro Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: The latest movie in our "Communal Cinema" series ended up being 1972's Frankenstein '80, an attempt at a new interpretation of the classic Frankenstein story via an early 70s Italian horror lens. If you're familiar with Italian movies of that era, you might think you know how that would go. Interestingly, it both follows the formula of the time and also tries to diverge from it!

    Iron Angels III Retro Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: As promised, I went ahead and watch the final film in the Iron Angels trilogy, 1989's Iron Angels III. I wasn't sure if the third film would be able to match the energy and entertainment the first two movies delivered, but I'm thrilled to report it's every bit as good as trhe previous entries. All in all, grabbing this box set was a fantastic move!

    Why Do They Bother?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: I'm sure most of you saw some type of coverage of Prime Day this year. Even websites that don't typically cover product reviews created some variation of a "best of Prime Day" list. In the earlier years of Prime Day, this type of coverage made some kind of sense, but as Prime Day has become junkier and junkier, I'm not sure what the point is in covering it anymore.

    Crotch Radiation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 146:17


    This week we're talking about IDW Transformers, The 13th Warrior, La Frecuencia Kirlian, Iron Angels II, and Mystics In Bali. Show music by HeartBeatHero and OGRE. Support the show! Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code OZONE

    What Matters (To Me) In Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: In the wake of the latest round of Microsoft layoffs, I've seen some interesting discussions around how bloated the video game industry has become. One aspect of the debate is over the amount of work needed to create AAA games. This got me thinking about how much or how little cutting edge graphics matter to me. 

    Maybe Just Shut Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: You may have heard about the recent layoffs at Microsoft, a story that you could read about just about every large tech coimpany these days. What makes this story a bit unusual was the incredibly cold and insulting "advice" one of the execs at the company offered to those affected.

    Iron Angels II Retro Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: Following the great time I had with Iron Angels, I was itching to jump into the sequel hoping it could almost match the first film in terms of action and stunts. I say almost since there was one big concern I had for the next film in the trilogy. Luckily, Iron Angels II manages to avoid the sophomore slump while changing a few things around.

    Late Night Series Review: DEVS (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 107:09


    Tonight I'm joined again by professor and musician Doug Bielmeier for another Late Night Series Review! In this episode, we're tackling the incredible 2020 limited series DEVS by Alex Garland. For this series, we'll be doing 2 episode reviews per video, with spoilers mostly limited to only what was covered in those 2 episodes. First up, parts 1 and 2! YouTube Censored Version Join our Patreon to watch the uncut version! Show music by OGRE. Support the show!

    I'm A Meat Umbrella

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 165:54


    This week we're talking about self-checkout, FBC: Firebreak, Iron Angels, and History Of The Occult. Show music by HeartBeatHero and OGRE. Support the show! Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code OZONE

    History Of The Occult Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: Lando and I ended up watching a thriller film from 2020 titled History Of The Occult for our communal film this week. I don't think either of us were prepared for how fantastic the movie turned out to be, and this was before I read about some important things never of us noticed!

    Iron Angels Retro Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: I went ahead and took a chance on another boxset from Vinegar Syndrome, this time for a trilogy of films under the title Iron Angels. I had a hunch I'd at least enjoy the movies, so I popped in Iron Angels and hoped for the best. Good news gang, it's awesome!

    The Ethical Fallacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: You may have seen or heard about an Anthropic study that showed a large number of AI models behaved "unethically" in order to achieve certain goals or avoid being replaced. I have to admit, I wonder if these people even know what ethics are.

    To Be Fair To Duolingo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: A little while back I criticized both Nintendo and Duolingo over their anti-consumer moves. I got a question on what to usae uinstead of Duolngo, As I considered my answer, I realized that Duolingo doesn't work for me anymore, I can't honestly say it wouldn't be useful for those just getting started.

    C-3PO Is Never A Bottom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 131:02


    This week we're talking about Everyday People, Everyday Shit, Fountain Of Youth, Last Night In Soho, and Visitors From The Arkana Galaxy. Show music by HeartBeatHero and OGRE. Support the show! Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code OZONE

    The Stranger Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: I came across a story over on Ars Technica about a court ruling that some are worried forces AI companies to be mass surveillance outfits. The ruling itself wasn't all that interesting to me, but comments from some users who filed complaints about sure were!

    Visitors From The Arkana Galaxy Retro Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: For our shared movie selection this week, Lando (somewhat) selected Visitors From The Arkana Galaxy, a 1981 Czech-Croatian science-fiction comedy. We didn't know what to expect, and I think it's fair to say neither of us had seen anything quite like this film before. It's a movie that is consistently riveting even as it goes further and further off the rails.

    Last Night In Soho Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: Through weirdly accidental means, I decided to watch the 2021 film Last Night In Soho by Edgar Wright. While I don't remember having any interest in it when it initially released, it turns out I've been sleeping on a really good movie.

    The Combat Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 5:01


    Today on the 5: You've likely heard about the recent shooting of some Minnesota lawmakers, which naturally has others in similar lines of work concerned over future violence. They should be concerned, because we've all been conditioned to think of anyone who disagrees with us as mortal enemies.

    The Mona Lisa Is OK

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 157:09


    This week we're talking about the Louvre, photography, cleanliness, Predator: Killer Of Killers, and Yes, Madam!. Show music by HeartBeatHero and OGRE. Support the show! Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code OZONE LOUVRE AT 15 or so edit out date  

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