Reviews VS The Podcast is a monthly podcast by the reviewers from Reviews VS The World. We talk about all things geek and the things that we love!
This month our panelists delve into Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archives series, but first they share some thoughts on Hades, Harry Potter and the latest in cloud gaming. Spoilers abound up through Oathbringer! Timestamps What Kelly's Been Into - Genshin Impact - 2:55 Hades - 6:04 The Survivalists - 8:30 What Megan's Been Into - Harry Potter Wizards Unite - 10:36 What Brady's Been Into - Jackbox Party Pack 7 - 14:06 Control - Cloud Version - 24:45 Helstrom - 18:33 We Are Legion - We Are Bob - 19:47 Battle Ground - 23:57 Stormlight Discussion Start (Kremlings or Axehound) - 26:16 Kaladin - 28:12 Dalinar - 30:39 Shallan - 36:38 Syl - 39:43 Pattern - 42:14 Stormfather - 44:08 Jasnah - 47:40 Adolin - 48:48 Szeth - 50:59 Renarin - 24:37 Wit - 57:35 Bridge 4 - 59:43 Lift - 1:04:19 Moash - 1:07:54 Eshonai - 1:10:24 Venli 1:11:34 Elokhar - 1:13:05 Sadeas - 1:14:54 Ammaram - 1:16:23 Taravangian - 1:17:10 Heralds - 1:17:45 Fan Casting - 1:19:55 Favorite Moments- 1:39:15 Theories - 1:49:27
Part of 1 D10: The Show but using our panelists as the cast! Hey everyone! The world is crazy right now, and our teachers in the cast need a bit of a break. As such, we're doing a special episode starring our friends from Reviews VS The World where our teachers are the heroes. Special thanks to all of the teachers out there "on the front lines"!
Holy Shirtballs, Mother Forkers! We're back and ready to discuss the magnificent series The Good Place, but first we need to get to more important things. Like The Bachelor, I guess. Oh, and we now have a set schedule and will record on the first Thursday of each month with the new episode ready to post the following weekend, so stay tuned! Timestamps: 5:04 - The Bachelor 7:02 - Superman's Pal: Jimmy Olson 9:29 - Star Trek Picard 11:30 - Stardew Valley 14:24 - Control 17:33 - Mystic Vale 19:14 - Locke and Key (Comic) 20:28 - Minty Comedic Arts 22:20 - You (Netflix Series) 25:02 - Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore 28:10 - What Remains of Edith Finch 31:58 - Playstation VR 34:29 - Slay the Spire 35:25 - 1 D10: The Show 36:43 - The Good Place (Spoiler Free) 49:00 - The Good Place (Spoilercast)
This month Stephen hosts as we talk to the dead, waste time on the moon at the best of our eccentric father figure and hear a rumor as we talk all about Netflix's newest comic book sensation: The Umbrella Academy. Timestamps: What Brady's Been Into (4:31) MUSE concert Schitt's Creek Final Fantasy IX World of Final Fantasy Ape Out Baba is You Crypt of the Necrodancer Writing Music for 1 D10: The Show What Emily's Been Into (20:32) Into the Spider Verse Boy, Interrupted Thin Out For Blood In Silicon Valley Adnan Sayed HBO Documentary I Expect You To Die Beat Saber What Nate's Been Into (28:20) The Sixth Gun Fighting With My Family Rock Band Salt Lake Stallions Utah Symphony - Raiders of the Lost Ark Red Dead Redemption 2 Dice Masters Battle Chef Brigade What John's Been Into (35:09) Key Lime Chicken recipe Free Solo Critical Roll Derek Loughman The Aquabats kickstarter (with Nate) What Stephen's Been Into (42:32) Neverwhere The Superhero Registration Podcast Stardew Valley Umbrella Academy Discussion (46:50)
Love is in the air! Just in time for Valentine's Day we got together to talk about our favorite relationships in media. Prepare to, filmed-in-front-of-a-live-studio-audience-style, go "awwww" at how adorable we get. Plus, Brady's rant about Kingdom Hearts! Timestamps - 1:26 - What Stephen's Been Into - Iconoclasts When Breath Becomes Air 6:00 What Emily's Been Into - Inside the Criminal Mind Ted Bundy One Day at a Time Season 3 Abducted in Plain Sight 8:21 What Brady's Been Into - Fyre Fyre Fraud Wargroove APEX Legends Kingdom Hearts 3 23:40 What John's Been Into - Super Bowl Growing Facial Hair?????? 28:03 What Makes a Good Relationship in Media? 44:20 Emily's Pick For Favorite Relationship (Fran and Max from The Nanny) 50:26 John's Pick For Favorite Relationship (Kumail and Emily from The Big Sick) 1:05:46 Stephen's Pick For Favorite Relationship (Lois and Clark from Superman) 1:19:24 Brady's Pick For Favorite Relationship (Leslie and Ben from Parks and Rec) 1:25:38 Last Calls Little Monsters My Love Story A Silent Voice Full Metal Alchemist Bones Gilmore Girls Roseanne Marmalade Boy Stranger Things
We got together to talk about our absolute favorite things of 2018! Timestamps: What John's been into (3:00): Kid shows Little Monsters What Nate's been into (6:18): Armello Block Quest Maker This Game Goes To 11 Guitar What Stephen's been into (7:50): Getting engaged Hollow Knight Dragon Quest Builders What Emily's been into (13:00): Glass Kimmy Schmidt The OA In Plain Sight What Brady's been into (16:15): Beat Saber Horizon Zero Dawn Superhot VR Skyrim Oathbringer Pokemon Let's Go Eevee Cold 2018 Favorites Binge Mode: Harry Potter (27:50) Mirai (35:55) Free Solo (41:38) The Marvelous Mrs Maisel (45:05) Mission Impossible: Fallout (51:18) Dumplin' (1:00:09) Celeste (1:04:10) The Unheavenly Creatures (1:12:40) Avengers Infinity War (1:16:00) Better Call Saul (1:21:34) Haunting of Hill House (1:25:35) Spiderman Into the Spiderverse (1:33:15) Flipping Death (1:51:27) Critical Role (1:55:17) Super Smash Bros Ultimate (2:02:30) Last Calls- Brady (2:09:51) Isle of Dogs A Quiet Place Solo Incredibles 2 Ant-Man and the Wasp Teen Titans Go! To the Movies Ralph Breaks the Internet Crazy Rich Asians Daredevil Season 3 Trial and Error Brooklyn Nine-Nine American Vandal Legion Bob's Burgers Bojack Horseman The Good Place God of War Donut County Paladins Beat Saber Hollow Knight Octopath Traveler Marvel's Spiderman Dead Cells John (2:17:26) Daredevil Season 3 Towerfall Hilda Jackbox Party Pack 5 Binging with Babish Hot Ones Teen Titans Go! To the Movies Nate (2:23:08) The Nutty Professor (Jerry Lewis) Batman (66) Batman: The Animated Series Mystery Science Theater 3000 Dixit This Game Goes to 11 Stephen (2:26:44) Black Panther Won't You Be My Neighbor She-Ra The Divided Earth Crush Dragon Ball FighterZ Paddington 2 Emily (2:29:37) The End of the F*ing World Sharp Objects Castle Rock Maniac New Light Brady's Last Last Call (2:31:05) Skyward
We delve into the world of board games with a draft after Barry celebrates 500 hours in Overwatch, John talks about the Great British Bake Off and Disenchantment, Nate goes into his latest activities with his son and Brady gives his takes on the new season of Better Call Saul and Spider-Man on the PS4. Board Games discussed: Monopoly Catacombs Friday Risk Euchre Dragoon Bottom of the Ninth Ticket to Ride Loaded Questions Sheriff of Nottingham Ghost Stories Shadows Over Camelot Longshot Segrada Forbidden Island Lifeboats King of Tokyo Cover Your Assets King Don Domino Muchkin Clue Dungeons and Dragons Legendary Mario Party 3 Red Dragon Inn Trivial Pursuit Pandemic Superfight Settlers of Catan Push It Schroedinger's Cats Poker Hollywood Rummy Gin Dominion Exploding KLittens Bears VS Babies You've Got Crabs Would You Rather Secret Hitler Splendor Guillotine
Okay, okay. The spoiler-freeists have had their moment in the sun. Now enough time has passed for us to give our thoughts on Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War. Which half of us will make it to the end of the episode?
SPOILERS! The Last Jedi might be the most controversial Star Wars movie yet, so we's gots ta give you our thoughts on it. Of course, one controversy in the film raises to the top: Nipple Pants
Let's spin this right round, baby, right round to the upside down. Gather around with your Demo-dogs, set those quarters on Dragon's Lair and make an unexpected and disappointing trip to a dystopian Chicago, because we're about to spoil the crap out of Stranger Things 2!
In the vein of trying to be timely, we decided to discuss Avatar: The Last Airbender. Find out our favorite characters, scenes and, of course, who we ship. MY CABBAGES! What we've been into: Brady - The Name of the Wind (story within a story within a story. Nolan style) Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency Splatoon 2 My Hero Academia People of Earth Rick and Morty Nate - Lagoon (It's What Fun Is....White Trash Style!) Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy Spiderman: Homecoming Baby Driver John - Frajer (Yes, it's spelled right. I should know. I'm Frajer.) Shetland The Last Tycoon MST3K on Netflix Stephen - Valerian (Beautiful mess) Baby Driver The Adventure Zone
This month we got together to talk about Brandon Sanderson's novella The Emperor's Soul. We get all philosophical and deep about the nature of humanity before gushing about punchin' and kickin'. Listen as we attempt to not get constantly off track in talking about all of Sanderson's other works.
Listen up, trash pandas! This podcast is full of spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2. Join us as we talk about the highs, the lows, and the Taserfaces. We're Mary Poppins, Y'all!
You know when you're watching a tv show and all of the sudden the lead detective in a murder investigation breaks out into song? Yeah. Sometimes that's a good thing. Listen in as we discuss our favorite musical episodes of tv shows, and hear Brady and John constantly talk about Bob's Burgers, much to the chagrin of Stephen and Emily.
Brady hasn't been able to stop talking about The Breath of the Wild, so we decided to just give in. We talk about our favorite Zelda memories, dungeons, weapons, and a (mostly) spoiler free discussion of Breath of the Wild
Ack! This week we get to the bottom of newspaper comics. What are our favorites? What's the impact that they had on us? Where do we see the medium going in the future? Give it a listen and find out!
Yeah, 2016 stunk in a lot of ways, but we at Reviews VS the World believe in positivity! Listen as we go over our lists of top entertainment from 2016.
2016 getting you down? We at RVTW have found the perfect pick me up. Find out all about the JackBox Party Packs and why they are a must play at your next get together
We got together to talk all about Studio Ghibli, and why not when you are recording from Utah's premier anime convention?
We're all fleas amidst the acrobats. Come join Brady, John and Stephen on their journey into the Upside Down while they discuss Netflix's new mega hit.
Brady and Jeff got together to talk about one of their favorite series in celebration of its 30th anniversary: Metroid. Power up your Varia suit, get in your Gun Ship or Grapple Beam in and enjoy the show.
Well, Pokemon Go has happened, and we'll get a little nostalgic as we ponder the apocalypse that this phenomenon is sure to bring. Find out how Brady, Aldo and Stephen got into Pokemon and why it's okay for 30 year old men to get excited about virtual animals.
This month the crew gets together to talk about our absolute favorite movie directors. Strangely, neither Michael Bay nor Zack Snyder are mentioned.
You know, geeks with a podcast is a lot like a mule with a spinning wheel. Who knows where he got it and danged if he knows how to use it! Sure, we'll talk about The Simpsons, but first we need to get out our thoughts on Civil War. Then let Brady and John guide you through 6 of the best Simpsons episodes of all time.
Music changes you, man! We want to let you know about the albums that have affected our lives and changed us. Brady- Cheer Up! by Reel Big Fish Nate- Rubber Soul by The Beatles John- Third Eye Blind (debut album) Aldo- College Dropout by Kanye West Emily- Played in Space by Something Corporate
We (mostly) avoid all Batman V Superman talk, but still get in a little bit of Batman VS Superman as we discuss the 1986 comic Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. This means that Brady actually read a Batman comic! Come listen to us Slice and Dice, you shiv? Plus, Emily has a 6-month return policy
Abe Lincoln and his giant exposed brain, a wall-crawling nudist and Centaur DiCaprio. This month we played Skybound Games' Superfight and might just have to create a line of t-shirts dedicated to the results. Hilarity and fun ensue. You can find lots of information on this game and purchase it from Skybound directly here: http://www.superfightgame.com/ Enjoy!
Brady hosts as he, Aldo, Stephen, John and Emily go over their absolute favorite things of 2015. Join in on the fun!
You want Star Wars? We've got Star Wars. Come listen to our takes on The Force Awakens
We're getting all festive up in here! Join us as we talk about our favorite Christmas things from A Christmas Story to The Simpsons; White Christmas to The Grinch; Community to....... Smallville? It's a good time and the perfect way to get ready for the Christmas season.
This month, it's all about the anime! Come join us and Michael from The Closet Geek as we discuss all of the highs and lows of: Sailor Moon Episode 1 Cowboy Bebop Episode 5 Fruits Basket Episode 1 Durarara! Episode 1 Haikyuu! Episode 1 One-Punch Man Episode 2
They're creepy and they're kooky, Mysterious and spooky, They're all together ooky, Reviews VS The World! Join us as we talk about our favorite ways to be spooked on Halloween!
Get in your TARDIS, prep your Sonic Screwdriver and join us as we talk all things Doctor Who!
This week it's all about Pixar! John hosts while Brady, Stephen, Emily, Aldo and special guest Michael from The Closet Geek delve into the world that John Lasseter built.
This month Brady, Stephen, Aldo, John and Emily talk all about the art of the title sequence and hilarity ensues. Give it a listen and let us know what you think!
A mega-sized episode! Listen to Stephen, Nate and Brady rant and rave about all things E3 (as well as a good discussion about Brady's foray into the world of anime).
This month we get together with the folks at Thearly Clinking for a special episode all about heists. Let us steal your hearts (and an hour and a half of your time) as we talk about how we love it when a plan comes together!
SPOILERS AHEAD! Join us as John hosts and we discuss Avengers: Age of Ultron in all of its glory (including a stirring discussion about superhero abs from Emily). Spoilers abound! Give it a listen!
This month it's all about Marvel! In anticipation of Age of Ultron, we discuss the rest of Phase 2: Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Guardians of the Galaxy with a special call-out to Big Hero 6 and Marvel TV.
Live at The Nerd Store in West Valley City, UT. Come listen to 5 grown men (and 1 grown woman) talk about Stars Hollow's favorite fast talking duo. Spoilers for the first 4 episodes (which is all we could get John to watch).
Join us as we talk about all the best in Video Game Storytelling (and a little bit of the worst). #savetheprincesssavetheworld
This month Aldo hosts as he, Brady, Stephen and John talk about all things animation. Listen as we discuss what makes great animation and where we think the medium should go in the future
In this episode: Brady hosts as he, Stephen, Aldo and John talk about their absolute favorite geeky things in 2014. Listen in as we round out our personal top 5 lists ranging from Fargo to Pokemon, Ms. Marvel to Interstellar.