Quantum Tavern

7 Years ago, a daring TV Comedy was cancelled after 3 seasons due to poor ratings but a rabid fanbase. After false starts and empty promises, Netflix opted to pick up a 15-episode fourth season. But was that a wise and accepted view or did it cause the fans to be frustrated and confused? Long-time Arrested Development fans Eric, Lauren, Arthouse Legends co-hosts Jonolobster and Kent, along with special contributing guest Comedy Enthusiest Ramsey from ramseyess.net joins us to talk about the bad, the oblivious and the downright evil figures that make up the Bluth clan.

After a tragically-aborted attempt at a weekly recap show, we finally got a moment to share our thoughts on the Season 3 highs and lows, from wall woes to a peculiarly-colored wedding. Join Eric, Lauren & Cody as they dance with dragons and walk under the shadow of the Iron Throne

As we prepare for the summer shows we have coming up and a bit of retooling, Eric and Lauren offer you a look at the movies and TV that they are looking forward to in the summer that the Mayans forgot.

It is a new dawn for Marvel superheroes as the newness of The Avengers have worn off and a new plan has been set up called ''Phase Two''. The first film of this new phase is Iron Man 3, bringing back Robert Downey Jr to portray the Mechanical Marauder along with most of his essential co-stars as they pit themselves against the cunning of The Mandarin. Eric, Lauren and Cody discuss the fundamentals of superhero storytelling, the necessity of de-powering, and the dual nature of Pepper Potts. Not only that, but they also discuss the long-term goals of Phase 2 and beyond.

On this episode of the QT ThroneWatch, Eric, Lauren & Cody discuss episodes Dark Wings, Dark Words & Walk of Punishment as they systematically tackle the storylines, predict changes between book and show, and bring praise to a young man named Podrick. So grab a mead and take you place at the bar...

Ever find yourself drawn to a truly terrible movie like a moth to flame? Can you not tear yourself away from Birdemic or Sharktopus? Do you find yourself returning to The Room for no apparent reason? Bad movies are the ultimate palate cleaner and Eric, Lauren along with Arthouse Legends' Jonolobster discuss bad movies and why we watch them along with extended discussions of Iron Sky, FDR American Badass, and Birdemic. Also make sure to head over to iTunes and provide a 5-Star Review and maybe drop us a line or two or hit us up on Twitter @QuantumTavern

You want more Thrones? You got more Thrones! Eric, Lauren & Cody are going to recap each episode of Season 3, starting with the premier episode Valar Dohaeris. Will Tyrion ever get that hug from Daddy? Do dragons always enjoy showing off? Is Stannis Westeros' Grumpy Cat? Find out right now!!!

For the third Quantum Tavern Book Club selection, Eric and Lauren discuss John Scalzi's acclaimed Satire/Parody Redshirts: A Novel with Three Codas. Eric ponders Astrogating while Lauren muses over the role of pants in the future. Don't miss the fun and join us for a pint and a laugh.

Get out your crabby snacks and homemades, brush up on your enhanced interrogation techniques, row a boat with a tiger until you reach Iran and sing showtunes while laying waste to racist killers. It's Oscar time and this year, Eric has brought in a couple of guests to talk about the nominees as well as the ones that should've been. ***Note*** this was recorded in late January. Eric has since seen Amour and still stands by his choices. Kent has since seen Silver Linings Playbook.

It's time to say goodbye to Olivia, Peter, Walter, Astrid, Broyles, Nina Sharp, and Gene. Fringe ended it's five season run and we have the post-series wrap up. But is it over or has it just begun?

On this episode, Eric, Lauren, and special guest Jonolobster talk about the original QT... as in Quentin Tarantino. They walk through all 7 full-length films discussing the characters, the music and the dialogue.

Finally ending the Star Wars EU arc, Eric, Lauren and Cody discuss the wildly popular Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated TV show. They discuss of many things why Clones provide narrative challenges, who the biggest bad in the galaxy is, and why Ahsoka Tano might just be the best EU character ever developed. Please feel free to drop comments and criticism on Twitter @QuantumTavern or via email quantumtavern@gmail.com

Ernest Cline's Ready Player One is the quintessential geek story a not-so-distant dystopia where the only distraction comes from a virtual world where anything is possible. It is also the stage for a Wonka-esque hunt for the ultimate prize. Eric, Lauren & Cody jack into the Oasis to discuss the book in our 2nd Book Club event. Join them as they discuss the importance of the 80s in geek culture, the kind of philosophy needed to create and embrace this kind of world, and what sweet rides they would buy if they had access.

Everybody has an opinion on the Lucasfilm/Disney Merger. Now hear ours as Eric and Lauren go through the good, the bad, and the (potential) suck of one of the biggest headlines of the year.

While the bar might be open, the tables are turned towards a podium as Quantum Tavern exercises (and perhaps exorcizes) a little democracy in our first ever recorded debate. On one side is representing the vampire clans, the other representing the zombie horde. And in the middle is Cody, our moderator. While the debate might be recorded, come by the Quantum Tavern website or Twitter feed and cast your vote.

It's Halloween and Quantum Tavern is talking Found Footage, rolling back to the 80s for a Cannibal Holocaust, taking a walk in the woods for the Blair Witch, and obviously looking at the Paranormal Activity franchise. Along the way, topics include why you want to steer clear of Poughkeepsie, how contortionists are signs of true evil, and why only idiots will watch VHS tapes alone with dead bodies.

Part 3 of our Star Wars EU arc has us going back in time. In a galaxy who had never heard of Palpatine or his empire, back when Lightsabers came with backpacks and Sith Lords were plenty and plenty cool. On topic is The Old Republic and Prelude to Empire eras. Subjects range from Mandalorians to Our Man Fett. Join us for all the action!!!

As we progress through the Star Wars EU, there would come time to say goodbye to beloved characters and say hello to new heroes. As it turned out, the New Jedi Order era was where such losses would take place, starting with the most tragic loss of all time. Eric, Lauren & Cody tackle this devastating period of Galactic History and move beyond through the Legacy of the Force and some of the Fate of the Jedi eras as well.

For our second season, we start things off with a bang. We start our Star Wars EU Arc, tackling the Original Trilogy and New Republic Eras. Who is Dash Rednar? When is creepy incest not creepy incest? What was the one character that should have been in the movies that wasn't? Find out that and much more on this special episode of Quantum Tavern!

One year ago, Eric and Lauren started a meager little podcast to talk about all kinds of geeky things in film, television, books and anything else. One year later, they are still working on that same meager podcast along with long-time contributor Cody. So to bring it back full circle, the Tavern is once more talking about the summer of 2012 in terms of the various media. Cody defends his Battleship, Eric defends a vampire hunter known as Abraham Lincoln while Lauren enjoys the fireworks. We also take on True Blood, Falling Skies, and have an extended conversation about Aaron Sorkin's HBO Drama The Newsroom.

A watermark in not just science fiction but television history, Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone fused human drama with high-concept science fiction and social commentary years before it was the norm to do so. In honor of this landmark series and it's various incantations throughout the years, Eric and Lauren travel down the trails and superhighways discussing everything from Kirk's near-fatal discovery outside his window seat to a spooky doll harassing Kojak.This is the final episode of the first year of Quantum Tavern. The second season will start immediately with the next episode. Thank everyone who has stuck with us from the beginning and those who joined us along the way!

As the summer ends, it is time for the finale of the Summer Challenge as Eric and Cody talk about the memoir podcast The Tobolowsky Files. As narrated by character actor Stephen Tobolowsky, it mixes his personal and professional histories and ties it together with unique philosophical concepts. Also, Cody hits the Korean Cinema hard, but not as hard as Eric's takedown of the Total Recall remake.

Just in time for the Apocalypse! For the first Quantum Tavern Book Club selection, Lauren selected The Stand by Stephen King. Joining us for some old fashioned debate on the nature of good and evil, religion and fantasy, we called upon the resources of Jonolobster. We dissect the book and television miniseries and in the process, find inspiration in Tolkien and Jagger, discuss the connotations to the other works of King, and discover the Christ figure in a very strange place.

On this episode, Eric, Lauren, Cody, along with special guests Jonolobster & Legends Podcast's John D talk about the Christopher Nolan Dark Knight Trilogy what set them apart, what made them the zeitgeist they have become, and how The Dark Knight Rises relates to the two prior films.

Quantum Tavern finds itself deep in the heart of Gotham City as Eric, Lauren, Cody and returning special Guest Jonolobster discuss in detail all things Batman. Were talking TV shows, Burton, Schumacher (very little true), Nolan along with games and comic books. Join in on the talk about the many faces of Robin, the origin of Joker,, and just exactly does a man in a batsuit get a line of credit for his Mastercard? Find out all this and more in this episode of Quantum Tavern!!!

10 Years Ago, Sam Raimi brought us our first feature film outing of the popular superhero in red and blue tights followed by two sequels. This summer saw a stunning reboot of the character that has reinvigorated the fan base as The Amazing Spider-Man takes to theaters. Join Eric, Lauren, Cody and special guest and Spider-Man enthusiast Jonolobster as we discuss the first three feature films as well as the current reboot. Along the way, we also tackle a little Mary Jane/Gwen Stacy hate/love, an appreciation of JK Simmons, and the darkest days of Spiderman fandom. Also, we discuss Babylon 5 blood feuds, who really has the Magic in Magic Mike, and the return of Snard.

In 1995, the first fully computer-generated feature film was released by the animation powerhouse Pixar. In honor of its 13th feature film Brave, Quantum Tavern has decided to take an up-close look at the history and the storytelling dynamic by the likes of John Lassiter, Pete Docter, Andrew Stanton and Brad Bird. Join Eric, Lauren, and special guest Allison as they discuss personification paranoia, why the Cars franchise is unique, the painful underappreciation of Ratatouille and the rise and fall of Up, plus MUCH MUCH MORE.

Director Ridley Scott became an overnight sensation when he directed the tightly-knit sci-fi horror thriller Alien. Over 30 years later, he would return to the franchise that started it all for him after the likes of James Cameron and David Fincher. And yet can the film eventually called Prometheus have anything to do with the beloved series? Eric and guest stars Jeannie of Nerdy Dirty and John D. of Legends Podcast return with the help of a rejuvenated Lauren to face the truth of the matter. And in the process, they talk about bad science and even worse science procedure, biblical context in sci-fi, and the ever-popular Michael Fassbender genital commentary.

With Cody nowhere to be found and Lauren laid low by a facehugging creature denying her the ability to speak, things looked bleak at the Tavern. But then came the ever-trustworthy John D. of Legends Podcast and new friend to the show Jeannie of Tyrions Landing & The Nerdy Dirty to join the fight against a force so devastating that four movies dealt directly with them and another that is tied in with them. The Tavern tackles the Alien series, specifically focusing on the first four movies. Did Ripley really want to have sex with Xenomorphs? Did James Cameron try his damnedest to piss off the entire UK? What is Tywin doing in a space prison? Did Joss Whedon already have Serenity in mind when he created The Betty? Find out this and MUCH MORE.

For the first part of our Summer Challenge, Cody challenged the Tavern to walk down the dark sightless alleys of a post-zombie apocalyptic Los Angeles via the podcast radio play Were Alive. During the discussion, we talk about the characters, the plots, and the sound effects. We make comparisons with another well-known band of survivors and hypothesize what or whom is responsible. Also, Lauren talks about mountain climbing. Eric and Cody give a preamble of what to expect with a future Wheel Of Time episode.

Its summer once more. Time to get outside, enjoy the sun, possibly hit the beach. That is if you someone unlike us at the QT, in which youd be getting out the books you had been promising yourself that youd get to all year long. In celebration of summer readers everywhere, we have compiled our summer reading and wanted to share some of our picks with you. And just to mark this occasion, we have a new voice joining us. Shannon, a long-time listener has offered her own list and other unique sensibilities. We talk about new books, old books and snard. Lauren talks about meeting Timothy Zahn and Eric expounds of the train wreck known as Battleship. Oh, and Cody gets to beat people with trash cans.

What would you call Batman without the cape and cowl? In the New York City of CBS new major hit Person of Interest, you call him John Reece and back him up with the worlds greatest hacker/inventer who has created a machine that can allow them to save victims before they meet an untimely end. You give them two cops to use as backup and enough enemies to keep them occupied. Eric and Cody dive deep into the JJ Abrams/Johnathan Nolan television show to discuss not only the genuine badassery of John Reece, but also the deep heavy concepts being constantly brought up on the show. Also, Eric shares his love/hate for Glee and Smallville and Cody gets a proper introduction to Max Payne.

People erased from time. Universes bridged by fate and Old enemies renewed by chance. The Tavern returns to the world where Bishops can save or destroy universes, observers are much more than their title suggests and were people literally can have more than one better half. Eric, Lauren & Cody discuss the fourth season of the cult Fox TV series Fringe and conspire to figure out how the show will end on its fifth and final season. Along the way, we discuss soft science, debate the power of love and make a connection with the show to the NBA. If you wish to add your two cents to the conversation, please send us an email to QuantumTavern@gmail.com or leave a comment at our website QuantumTavern.com. Also make sure to leave positive feedback on iTunes to ensure more people listen to our show.

Four years in the making, Marvels The Avengers is out and has been a wild success. Join Eric, Lauren and Cody as they tackle the themes, the outfits, and the fights. And just like Avengers themselves, personalities flare as discussions such as the purpose of a flying helicarrier and the number of future Avengers are called into question. If you wish to join in the conversation, you can email us at QuantumTavern@gmail.com or comment on our website. Also make sure to send positive feedback to iTunes or your podcast directory to ensure more people listen to our show.

Taking a slight break from Avengers, Eric and Jason head on down to Harlan, Kentucky for a drop of shine and a hint of trouble as we discuss the FX show Justified. Join us as we discuss the show and its influences in Elmore Leonards work, the colorful supporting cast and the man in the badass hat himself, Marshall Raylan Givens. As we spoil the first three seasons of the groundbreaking show, there will be major spoilers inside.

With the movie less than a week away, Eric, Lauren & Cody plow through the Avengers Comic Book arcs of the last decade. We explore the powers, the egos, and the problems that have arisen in Marvel's Ultimate Team-Up.Bear witness as we discuss Iron Man's baby-eating habits, Thor's apparently emerging popularity, and possibly one of the greatest debates ever to occur at the Tavern when civil war was waged while discussing Civil War.

With the new Avengers movie only weeks away, the Quantum Tavern has decided to get in close with the SHIELD-Affiliated Team through the Marvel Studios films and various Avengers-related television shows. Topics of choice include the military ranking cap on superheroes, the possibilities of a Civil War-based film along with possible future villains in the film universe. Afterwards, we make a special pit stop and discuss the controversial new horror film from Avengers director Joss Whedon The Cabin in the Woods. As usual, please leave feedback on our website www.QuantumTavern.com or email address QuantumTavern@gmail.com as well as our Twitter feed @QuantumTavern. Also make sure to leave a positive review on iTunes to ensure more people get a chance to enjoy conversation.

On this special edition of Quantum Tavern, Eric, Lauren, & Special Guest John D. of Legends Podcast discuss the concepts of Heroes and Antiheroes in both the modern age and before. In the process we find out just how Jack Bauer, Charles Dickens and Mass Effect have to do with one another.

George RR Martin's little series of fantasy books have ignited faster than a dragon's nest during a summer drought especially since it's television premier last year. We at the QT thought that with 2 Martin experts and one fairweather friend, we had a few things to say about the first book and season with some insights on Season 2. Eric, Lauren & Cody as the important questions such as what to take away from Stark and Lannister mothering sensibilities, which Barratheon brother is the lazier, and most importantly, how badly we want to see Joffrey get what he deserves.If you wish to offer comments or questions, you can reach us on our website QuantumTavern.com as well email us QuantumTavern@gmail.com or reach us on Twitter @QuantumTavern

What started as a young womans determination to survive a government-operated blood sport has now become a worldwide phenomenon. We dissect in vivid detail both the new film adaptation by famed filmmaker Gary Ross as well as the acclaimed novel by Susanne Collins. We also bend the rules of physics, resulting in a very special surprise.Join Eric, Lauren, Cody & Jason as they discuss the ins and outs of Panem, its cultural makeups, and the awesomeness that is Ceasar Flickerman (and possibly Johanna Mason). If you will notice, the usual music has been changed for this episode. This weeks music comes from Hypnotic Brass Ensemble. Track titled War from their self-titled album. You can find it on iTunes and Amazon.

This week, Eric, Lauren, Cody & Jason banded together to perform a postmortem on The Walking Dead Season 2 finale, but one fell by the wayside. The others will share loves and hates, will pick on Lori and discuss exactly how creepy is Carl. We will mourn those lost and celebrate those found.So grab your crossbow and a cold one and join us for one last fond look back at the farm before we go to prison.

It has come to this episode, the final part of our X-Men Mega-Arch as we look back at the last 10 years of X-Men comics and discuss the changes to the beloved series, the arcs that kept us on end, the evolution of leadership under Cyclops, and how exactly does Emma Frost run in that outfit?Eric, Lauren, Cody and special crasher John D. are proud to present this special episode that will be bound to invigorate old fans and create a few new ones. Also feel free to send us feedback at our website QuantumTavern.com as well as email address QuantumTavern@gmail.com.

As we continue our X-Men Mega-Arch, the second installment focuses on the various animated and television projects featuring our favorite (and no-so favorite) mutants.We discuss the franchise's changing face in the light of each new show, a little Mutant Shipping, and... Wesley Crusher??? Tune in to find out more!!!

This is it! In our most ambitious arc yet, Quantum Tavern is looking into the 5 feature films made on the iconic Marvel comic X-Men. Join Eric, Lauren, and Cody as they discuss the issues and personalities of this franchise.This is a 3-Part Arc, the next part discussing the various animated and television serials. Also found on this episode, a detailed discussion of world-building via Stephen King, what drives Conan O'Brian to keep performing, and we finally get a Cody Rant on the podcast for the first time.

On this episode, Eric, Lauren, Cody and Jason load up our stripped-bare RV and head on down to the ABQ of NM to catch some sun, enjoy the fine cuisine at the local Los Hermanos Pollos, and perhaps get a car wash. Oh look, there's a cool looking hat!This is our Breaking Bad episode where we spoil the hell out of the first four seasons and contemplate what to look forward to in the last season starting later this year. We're talking evil babies, hero junkies, and heads on tortoises, just to name a few.If you enjoy what you are listening to or simply wish to leave feedback, you can do so at quantumtavern@gmail.com or check out our blog www.quantumtavern.com

On this episode, Lauren and Eric take a little breather from the weighty subjects and talk about their home video collections, the titles they like to watch over again and the ones they barely can come back to. Also a subject discussed in detail is the Oscar-Nominated documentary Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory which takes some very unique turns. We will be back on schedule starting next week as we discuss Breaking Bad.