Pumping Irony

What? Can it be?! A new episode of the Pumping Irony is finally released??! What could bring Andrew, Russ, and Tim out of “retirement”? Well, the biggest Marvel movie of all time! We give our thoughts on the culmination of 22 movies in the “Infinity Saga” and what’s next for the MCU. Be warned, spoilers […]

Russ and Tim are joined this time by Mike, who is making his third appearance on the podcast. The guys talk about making crafts with Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman, How Iron Fist season 2 is better than season 1, WWII movies you might have missed, and how Mike is still holding on to Moviepass! Let […]

It’s a new season of the podcast and Andrew and Tim (sans Russ) get together and talk about the summer movies that they liked (Mission Impossible: Fallout) and some that were a big disappointment (Skyscraper, The Meg, Kin). They also talk about a new band that everyone should be listening to and a dance that nobody […]

Description: All three of the guys are here to talk about all of your pop culture needs! In this episode, we talk about 80’s arena rock, British television, and Irish movies. We also get into a discussion of the dark side of the interet and how trolls really mess things up for the rest of us. […]

In this episode, Tim and Andrew are joined by Domenic and Mike to talk about the latest Avengers movie. We totally spoil the movie so don’t listen if you haven’t seen it yet! Music: “The Rubberband Man” by The Spinners “Avengers Theme” by Alan Silvestri Arrested Development Star Wars:

Russ is back from his legal troubles and his very long grocery shopping! Just in time, as we talk about a couple of the latest movies out there: “A Quiet Place” from John Krasinski (Jim on The Office) and “Isle of Dogs,” from acclaimed film auteur Wes Anderson. We also warn of two things which […]

Andrew and Tim are joined this time by a very special guest, Michael Gill making his debut appearance on the podcast! We talk about the usual nerdy stuff like board games, Netflix and CW superhero shows, and the new Avett Brothers documentary on HBO. We also talk about our disgust with rude concert attendees and […]

The guys are back to the regularly scheduled show format for this new episode of the podcast! We talk about great movies (Black Panther, Annihilation), just okay movies (A Wrinkle In Time), and some pretty bad ones (The Cloverfield Paradox, Mute)! We also compare the book, Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer versus the Alex Garland movie.Also, […]

In this episode, the guys bring you their favorites in movies, television, and music. They also go down a few rabbit trails along the way! They also say goodbye to some big talents that we lost this year. Enjoy! Songs: “Believer” by Imagine Dragons “Hot Thoughts” by Spoon “Holding On” by The War On Drugs “The Sky […]

All three guys are back this time for our annual recap of a new Star Wars movie! We talk all things The Last Jedi and give what we liked and didn’t like. We talk about the haters and the Porgs, and the CGI Snoke, and Poe’s blunders. Join us and then let us know what […]

We made it to the last month of 2017! This episode we are joined by Bryden and Kelsey, who came all the way from Sydney, Australia just to record a podcast with us! We talk about live theater, our mutual love of Taika Waititi, the guys over at The Bible Project, and the incredible new […]

Once again, we are down to two members, but this time, we switch out Andrew for Russ! Both Tim and Russ bring you some new music – from the smooth, warm vocals of Robert Plant to the eclectic alt-rock from Canadian band, Arcade Fire. Tim tortures Russ by making him drink the new bizarre flavor […]

Russ is not here this time but Tim and Andrew carry on without him. They talk about Stranger Things 2 on Netflix now, so watch it before listening! We also geek out about Star Wars, especially the audio version of the new anthology book, “From a Certain Point of View.” Music heard in this episode […]

The guys are back and they are talking about movies they loved but everyone else hated and movies that some loved and others hated and some movies that get better with time. Music heard in this episode is from the Blade Runner Soundtrack by Vangelis. Songs: Blade Runner End Titles, Love Theme from Blade Runner, […]

The guys are back and are ready to bring you a full episode of pop culture goodness! We talk about a couple of shows on TV, one dark and one that is completely bonkers! Tim talks about his boss…no wait, he talks about THE BOSS, Bruce Springsteen. We also talk about how Swedens hates dancing, […]

In this special episode, returning guest, Nic is joined by his girlfriend, Emma for the show’s first female guest host! She brings her feminine perspective to the show and also alerts us to the tragedy that is pocket sizes on women’s pants. We talk a lot about who would be a good heist driver inspired […]

In the latest episode of the podcast, we talk new bands you should be listening to, Aging mutants, and the fact that DC finally gave an amazing superhero movie! Andrew and Russ cheat on their dislikes, but Tim has true disgust at Burger King’s latest offering, Mac N’ Cheetoes. Music in the podcast: “Talk Too […]

The boys are back for this episode! We discuss great shows on Hulu and Netflix, how to fill your Downton Abbey hole, alien life forms bent on destroying humanity, bad Nicholas Cage movies, why John Cena is doing the voice of a cartoon cow, and the unfairness of the level of talent Noah Hawley has. Also, […]

Russ and Tim are joined this time by Russ’ son, Nic. We talk a lot about a certain giant ape named Kong and the various movies he has appeared in…some good and some bad. We also talk about brain games and lazy reboots. Also, Tim shares his how he gets creeped out by talking elephants […]

Description: Things get back to normal for the podcast crew after two special episodes. We talk about talking dragons and suburban zombies and a little-known rock band from England. We also talk about bad movies and unnatural things coming from Taco Bell these days. Join in on the fun by giving us your feedback! “Come […]

Here they are – our favorites of 2016 in music, movies, and TV! 2016 was a good year (except for all those we lost) and we are hoping 2017 is just as exciting! Let us know what some of your favorites were by commenting on the website – www.pumpingironypodcast.com or on the Facebook page at […]

The Pumping Irony Podcast crew are back after a brief sabbatical! This episode is dedicated entirely to talking about the new Star Wars movie, Rogue One. We have some tricky editing in the first section as we talk about the death of Carrie Fisher and then everyone forgets that it was Max von Sydow who […]

Songs: “Gentle and Soft” by The Blue Jean Committee; “Walking Shoes” by The Blue Jean Committee; “Main Title and Calvera” by Elmer Bernstein.  Join the podcast crew as they are joined by their friend Domenic for a special super-sized episode of the Pumping Irony podcast! This week we talk about the IFC mockumentary series, Documentary […]

The guys are back! What have they been up to and why has it taken them so long to get a podcast out??! We answer those questions and Russ talks about the pilot for the new live action show, “The Tick” on Amazon Prime. Tim is once again stuck in the 80s as he talks […]

Description: In this special episode of the podcast, Russ and Andrew step out so Nic (Russ’ son) and Owen (Tim’s son) fill in as guests! We talk about a great new Australian band that you should be listening to, the newest Pixar movie (and why you should stay until the end of the credits), and […]

In this milestone episode (double digits!) of the podcast, Russ gives a review of the new Matthew McConaughey movie Free State of Jones, Tim trips down memory lane with the miniseries on CNN, The Eighties, and Andrew likes the 3/4 that he has read of the book, The Girl With All The Gifts (and can […]

In this edition of the Pumping Irony podcast, Tim tries to talk and fails, but Russ saves the day! We talk about the new Lonely Island movie, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (and why nobody went and saw it), all the flavors of the Cornetto Trilogy, and the book, Your Song Changed My Life (and […]

In this episode, we talk about hipster culture in the Portland, learning what it means to be human from a robot, punk bands vs. skinheads, how the Network giveth, and the Network taketh away, Russ once again hates a movie’s preview, and Andrew alerts us to Canada’s war on Spider-man! Music heard in episode 8: […]

Today we’re talking about death defying train stunts, famous singers from Columbia, gorgeous criminals trying to save humanity, TV shows that are so bad they make you angry for weeks, why Tim hates a beloved Superbowl commercial, and another celebrity death (but definitely not the one you’re thinking of). Music from this episode includes: Intro: Supposed to […]

We’re back from a break and today we’re talking about the exciting terrain of Iowa, time bending video games, the adventures of Bat Kid, naked animals, Tim’s controversial stance on things that break down, bad Christian movies, and whether or not Zootopia is capitalist propaganda. Intro music for this episode is Impossible by Lacey Sturm […]

Today we’re talking about why Escondido (the band not the city) is great, Daredevil Season 2, a Star Wars fan film called DARTH MAUL: Apprentice, why the new Ben Hur trailer makes Russ grumpy, why DC’s Legends of Tomorrow treats its fans like they are dumb, and why Tim is disappointed that he is stuck in […]

Today we’re discussing 10 Cloverfield Lane, The Explorers Guild: Volume One: A Passage to Shambhala, Star Wars: Imperial Assault, the crushing disappointment that occurs when Russ is right about something, Watchmen, and the loss of George Martin. Intro music for this episode is I Think We’re Alone Now by Tommy James and the Shondells (from […]

After a couple of special themed episodes we are back to our normal episode format.  In this episode we talk about things we like, including The Magicians, The Goldbergs, and Room 237.  We also rant about the rising cost of concerts in small clubs, terrible people who don’t like The Witch, and the atrocity that was […]