Talkin’ Tuong – PodCavern

"Sonic, meet Knuckles." This week join Tuong and Twitch streamer extraordinaire whinnaay as they talk about the joys and struggles of streaming, whinnaay's lack of popculture knowledge, and their love of everyone's favorite blue hedgehog in his latest hit movie sequel - Sonic the Hedgehog 2! The post Ep 110 – Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) with whinnaay appeared first on PodCavern.

"If you're going to run, do it now." This week join Tuong and Living Vampire Dan Foerster as they talk about pirating games for the SEGA Dreamcast, being stuck in the Truman Show in real life, and the latest entry in Sony's Spider-Man Universe (without Spider-Man) - 2022's Morbius! The post Ep 109 – Morbius (2022) with Dan Foerster appeared first on PodCavern.

"My panda, my choice" This week join Tuong and Natural Toonie's Kendalyn Aldridge as they chat about Asian cooking, Snoop Dog in video games, and opening all cans of worms while talking about Pixar's latest movie - 2022's Turning Red! The post Ep 108 – Turning Red (2022) with Kendalyn Aldridge appeared first on PodCavern.

"I'm Vengeance!" This week join Tuong and The Dark Knight of the PodCavern, Matt Barrow, as they talk about a dash of Marvel, a pinch of Star Wars, and whole heaping spoon of DC comic talk including our thoughts on 2021's The Batman! The post Ep 107 – The Batman (2022) with Matt Barrow appeared first on PodCavern.

"There are places out there you can't find on any map." Tuong and Treasure Hunter Angus MacDonald discovery a bounty of things to talk about on this week's episode from Pokemon, Elden Ring, Steam Decks, Live Action Beyblade, film school, and our movie of the week - 2022's treasure hunting, globe trotting, action adventure based on the popular video game series...Uncharted! The post Ep 106 – Uncharted (2022) with Angus MacDonald appeared first on PodCavern.

"I'll have what she's having" This week join Tuong and his Movie Expert Valentine Alyssa Wooldridge as they talk about keeping a tally on how many times you cry in a year, that the world started going downhill when JLo stopped making romance movies, and 1989's all-time classic rom-com When Harry Met Sally! The post Ep 105 – When Harry Met Sally (1989) with Alyssa Wooldridge appeared first on PodCavern.

"What do these trillions of dollars even matter if we're all gonna die?" This week join Tuong and comet conspirator (not actually) Reba Ollerhead as they talk about discovering the joys of cross-stiching, how to spend your last 6 months on Earth, and a star-studded, meta-commentary, film that has a giant rock hurdling towards the planet - Don't Look Up (2021). The post Ep 104 – Don’t Look Up (2021) with Reba Ollerhead appeared first on PodCavern.

"The Choice Is An Illusion" This week join Tuong and "The One" Axandre Lemours as they talk about watching a new movie a day in 2022, how the new Fresh Prince of Bel-Air show might not look so fresh, the art of reviewing movies on Letterboxd, and a new sequel to one of the most beloved franchises that made us question reality - The Matrix Resurrections (2021)! The post Ep 103 – The Matrix Resurrections (2021) with Axandre Lemours appeared first on PodCavern.

“With great power…” This week join Tuong and multi-verse hero Emily Lambert as they talk about her love for Disney, reading 100 books in a year, why anyone should care for a sequel to Avatar,... The post Ep 102 – Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) with Emily Lambert appeared first on PodCavern.

“When you're a Jet, you're a Jet all the way!" In the very first show of the post 100th episode world of Talkin' Tuong, Tuong is joined by Laura Gordon and Leslie Cserepy to talk about the biggest cinematic (musical) movie of the year (probably) - West Side Story! The post Ep 101 – West Side Story (2021) with Laura Gordon and Leslie Cserepy appeared first on PodCavern.

We made it to 100! We did it everyone! Talkin' Tuong has officially hit a big ol' milestone today with the release of episode 100! Join the titular Tuong from Talkin' Tuong as he reminisces about the history of this very special show while looking ahead to the future. Also if you have never listened to an episode of TT, there has never been a better time! With relentless stupidity and determination, Tuong decided to celebrate today's occasion by giving a micro-review of EVERY SINGLE movie, game, show, etc. he's ever talked about on this show all the way back starting from episode 1. Will this be an episode you want to miss? No. Will this be entertaining for you as a listener? Maybe. Will Tuong have fun anyways recording this thing even if talking to yourself for a long stretch of time makes you go a little crazy? Absolutely. So sit back and enjoy Tuong ramble on and on with Talkin' Tuong's 100th Episode Spectacular Bonanza! The post Ep 100 – 100th Episode Spectacular Bonanza appeared first on PodCavern.

“You're about to meet the greatest warriors the world has ever known. Legendary, fashionable, powerful.” This week join Tuong and 7000 year old God/Pull the Plug's Justin Godelie as they miss all the Disney Plus day news and instead talk about dad life, Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson's ongoing Fast + Furious beef, why Henry Cavill deserves a good Superman movie, and our movie of the week ..Eternals (2021)! The post Ep 99 – Eternals (2021) with Justin Godelie appeared first on PodCavern.

"I've got this kind of gift. I can see people, places. Things others can't." This week join Tuong and a guy who thinks he's living in the 60's (Taylor Fleming) as they chat about Chris Pratt voice-casted as Garfield (yuck), Pokemon Go but Harry Potter, the new Animal Crossing update, and our movie of the week - Edgar Wright's new hyper stylized film... Last Night in Soho (2021)! The post Ep 98 – Last Night in Soho (2021) with Taylor Fleming appeared first on PodCavern.

"This is Ripley, last survivor of the Nostromo, signing off." This week join Tuong and King of The Spooks Paul JP as they talk about a movie-a-day of spooky movies in October,  Sonic the Hedgehog erotica, Guy Fieri walking you down the aisle at your wedding, and our movie of the week - the all time classic sci-fi/horror 1979's Alien! The post Ep 97 – Alien (1979) with Paul JP appeared first on PodCavern.

"Evil dies tonight!" This week join Tuong and soon-to-be Michael Myers victim Steven Price as they talk about the cultyness of Peloton, the convoluted world of Kingdom Hearts, Facebook changing their name (why?), and our bloody movie of the week - 2021's Halloween Kills. The post Ep 96 – Halloween Kills (2021) with Steven Price appeared first on PodCavern.

"All I wanted in this world is carnage" This week join Tuong and our favorite alien symbiote Dan Foerster as they talk about new daddy life, Bezos wasting money going to space, how cartoonishly violent Home Alone traps are, and why our movie of the week made us physically face palm in the theaters - 2021's Venom: Let There Be Carnage. The post Ep 95 – Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021) with Dan Foerster appeared first on PodCavern.

"My town called that game the Squid Game." This week join Tuong as he does a belated post-Thanksgiving episode because it'd be crazy not to do an episode of the South Korean Netlfix mega hit - Squid Game! Featuring special guest...just Tuong?! The post Ep 94 – Squid Game (2021) appeared first on PodCavern.

"Waving through a window". This week join Tuong and Laura Gordon as they take the PodCavern on the road to Ottawa! Look, they both love the musical Dear Evan Hansen but does that mean all broadway musicals should be turned into a big Hollywood movie? (Short answer: No. Long Answer: Listen to find out!). Join us as we chat about the Super Mario Bros. cast, 007's fashion choices, and Ben Platt's hair, while also talking about our movie of the week - 2021's Dear Evan Hansen!  The post Ep 93 – Dear Evan Hansen (2021) with Laura Gordon appeared first on PodCavern.

"What happened to you? Did you run here?" This week join Tuong and special guest Geoff McBride as they talk about  the return to performing outdoor theater, Geoff's goal to become the next Sting, and 1998's Techno/Thriller/German film Run Lola Run. The post Ep 92 – Run Lola Run (1998) with Geoff McBride appeared first on PodCavern.

"If You Aim At Nothing, You Hit Nothing." This week join Tuong and special guest Justine Phan as they talk about hot dudes, Asian representation, fancy French pastries, and more while celebrating the first Asian-led superhero movie and global phenomenon - Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings. The post Ep 91- Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) with Justine Phan appeared first on PodCavern.

"Is that the Secretary of State looking at us?" This week join Tuong and special guest Catherine Ballachey as they prepare for the Canadian Election by watching an unexpectedly delightful political rom-com not related to Canadian politics at all (starring Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron) with 2019's Long Shot! The post Ep 90 – Long Shot (2019) with Catherine Ballachey appeared first on PodCavern.

"O greatest of Kings, let one of your knights try to land a blow against me. Indulge me in this game." This week join Tuong and medieval, fantasy, poetry fan Gisela Peters as they find out that playing a game with a big, mysterious, and spooky Groot-looking dude with a giant ax is not as cracked up to be in 2021's The Green Knight. The post Ep 89 – The Green Knight (2021) with Gisela Peters appeared first on PodCavern.

"Don't have a good day, have a GREAT day". Join Tuong and special guest Matt Malcolm as they check out Canadian Heart Throb Ryan Reynold's latest action packed video game comedy - 2021's Free Guy! The post Ep 88 – Free Guy (2021) with Matt Malcolm appeared first on PodCavern.

"So this is the famous Suicide Squad..." Wait didn't this movie already happen a few years ago?! Back in 2016, the comic book world was hyped to see their favorite villains team up in DC's own Guardians of the Galaxy type of movie - pitting a bunch of NOT morally good characters together to save the world. After much build up, that movie turned out to be a massive disappointment and loathed by many. Since then, a few characters from that movie endured and have broke out to appear in several more movies, such as Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn, but it always seemed like such a missed opportunity to not see this beloved comic book property properly adapted to the big screen like it always deserved. Well fast forward to 2021 and Guardians of the Galaxy's James Gunn decided to take another stab at it! Join Tuong and Task Force X Villain Matt Barrow as they see if the second times a charm and talk about 2021's The Suicide Squad! The post Ep 87 – The Suicide Squad (2021) with Matt Barrow appeared first on PodCavern.

“Are you a Tune or a Goon?” Back in 1996, there was a movie that shook the foundation of the world (Tuong's world at least) combining the zany Looney Tunes playing a high stakes game of basketball alongside Michael Jordan against a group of talent stealing alien MonStars! Fast forward 25 years and we finally get a sequel . Was it worth the wait? Did this even need to happen? Join the two biggest Space Jam nerds on the planet Tuong and Alli Harris as they get looney talking all things Space Jam: A New Legacy! The post Ep 86 – Space Jam: A New Legacy with Alli Harris appeared first on PodCavern.

"Glorious Purpose". Ever since Thor (2011) Tom Hiddleston has won the Marvel audience with his now iconic portrayal of Loki. After the rise of popularity of the character, Loki came back over and over in several movies and now a TV show! So join us as Tuong and Taylor Fleming tackle the third Marvel TV show and talk all about the God of Mischief, Time Cops, and the the Multiverse in 2021's Loki series! The post Ep 85 – Loki (2021) with Taylor Fleming appeared first on PodCavern.

"I'm done running from my past." It's been over 2 years since we have got a proper movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (since Spider-Man: Far From Home came out in June of 2019 to be exact). While the Disney+ Marvel shows have been doing a great job in their own rights expanding the universe, there was a lot of appetite to see a feature length movie in the MCU. After multiple multiple delays from the pandemic, the time has come finally to the nerds to rejoice! Was it worth the wait? Join Tuong and the Strongest Avenger Patricia Eddu as they talk about long anticipated Black Widow! The post Ep 84 – Black Widow (2021) with Patricia Eddu appeared first on PodCavern.

"Well we think of life like the seasons." When people think of horror movies they often think about jump scares, lots of blood, gore, spooky creatures, ghosts, or...*shudder* children. But some horror movies opt for a different approach where it's horror of the mind, slowly peeling away at your psyche as you watch it, such as on this week's episode of Talkin' Tuong. So join Tuong and Castle Rockettes's Spencer Dunn as they take a look at the bright and disturbing Swedish folk horror/cultish nightmare that is 2019's Midsommar. The post Ep 83 – Midsommar (2019) with Spencer Dunn appeared first on PodCavern.

"A pig that doesn't fly is just a pig." Coming off last week's episode (Luca) set in an Italian inspired world with sea creatures, this week we go back to the legendary catalog of Studio Ghibli films exploring Italy once more but under the lens of sky pirates, planes, and a pilot pig! So join Tuong and special guest Jacob Barrick as they take to the skies to discuss yet another Hayao Miyazaki classic with 1992's Porco Rosso! The post Ep 82 – Porco Rosso (1992) with Jacob Barrick appeared first on PodCavern.

"Silenzio, Bruno!" It's hard to remember a time when Pixar was not at the forefront of animated movies. From Toy Story to Up to Inside Out (and much more) they have always somehow managed to push the boundary of story and animation while being incredibly accessible for the whole family. So join Tuong and Sea Creature/Love Is Pod's Cassie Pyatt as they dive deep into the latest Pixar original and talk about the colourful Itlalian inspired world of 2021's Luca! The post Ep 81 – Luca (2021) with Cassie Pyatt appeared first on PodCavern.

"The streets were made of music". Even if you aren't a Broadway nerd, you probably have at least heard of the hit musical "Hamilton" by now. But long before Hamilton became the musical juggernaut that it is, a young Lin Manuel Miranda made his first masterpiece back in 2008 that also so happened to win Best Musical. Blending a myriad of different styles of music from hip hop to Latin influenced to soul (etc.) while also telling a moving story about community and family made adapting this stage musical to the big screen a no brainer. So join Tuong and Huge Broadway Nerd/Disney Dummies Laura Gordon as they sing and dance their way through talking about 2021's In the Heights! The post Ep 80 – In the Heights (2021) with Laura Gordon appeared first on PodCavern.

"There it is. That funny feeling." From viral YouTube star to award winning film director, singer songwriter, comedian, etc. Bo Burnham is one of the most uniquely talented individuals in entertainment today. Juggling the fine line between comedy and music, he somehow finds a way to make you laugh, cry, and contemplate the f*cked up world we live in today while also making you bob your head to some of the catchiest original tunes. So join Tuong and Love is...'s Justin Otto as they talk and gush about Bo's latest Netflix special which he edited, directed, shot, performed all by himself: Inside. The post Ep 79 – Bo Burnham: Inside (2021) with Justin Otto appeared first on PodCavern.

"It's A Goddamn Zombie Tiger. That's Crossing The Line." George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead (1978) is one of the most beloved and seminal zombie movies in cinema. When Zack Snyder remade it in 2004 it had a high bar to clear which it somehow successfully did, modernizing what a zombie film could be. Well after 15 years, Zack Snyder is taking another crack at the undead with a spiritual successor to these beloved films. So join Tuong and The Sonar Network's Michael Mongiardi as they try to survive the onslaught of zombies (and Dave Bautista's muscles) by talking about 2021's Army of the Dead! The post Ep 78 – Army of the Dead (2021) with Michael Mongiardi appeared first on PodCavern.

"If we're kind and polite everything will be right." Children's stories don't always translate well to the big screen and when they do, sometimes it's painfully clear they are made 'just for kids'. It takes a special type of movie magic to make a film that is good for the entire family, and there is no better example than the movies we have for today's episode of Talkin' Tuong! This week join Tuong and Mother of Marmalade Sarah MacDonald as they do a double feature of the most lovable bear with a dapper red hat, and blue coat and see why these are the most well reviewed movies of all time - Paddington 1 & 2! The post Ep 77 – Paddington 1 & 2 with Sarah MacDonald appeared first on PodCavern.

"I don't ever say a final goodbye. I always just say, I'll see you down the road and I do". Last year was a weird year for movies. Not a lot came out but also not a lot of people were in the mood to watch any of the movies that were contenders for the typical movie award season this year. Well we are in the mood today! So join Tuong and the Dungeon Master of our hearts Josef Addleman as they talk about wide vista shots of desserts, close-ups of Frances Mcdormand's face, and the Oscar's Best Picture - 2020's Nomadland! The post Ep 76 – Nomadland (2020) with Josef Addleman appeared first on PodCavern.

“Families can be hard but they are so worth fighting for.” Stop us if you heard this before: A movie about an unlikely group of people saving the world from killer robots. You'd think with the amount of times this type of movie has been done before that there would be no way to tell us this movie in a fresh exciting way. Well we were wrong! This week on Talkin' Tuong join Tuong and Overlord Robot A.I. Meghan Murphy as they talk about the latest movie from the minds behind Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse and The Lego Movie - The Mitchells vs. The Machines! The post Ep 75 – The Mitchells vs. The Machines (2021) with Meghan Murphy appeared first on PodCavern.

"Get over here!" A good movie adaptation of a video game is really hard to come by since...well ever. From stinkers like 1993's Super Mario Bros. to Resident Evil to even the new Monster Hunter movie, Hollywood struggles to capture what makes these games so special in the first place. So join Tuong La and Earth Realm's Champion Katie Pagnucco (Improv College) as they discuss if the new Mortal Kombat movie is a "Flawless Victory" or gets put in the ever growing pantheon of bad video game movies. The post Ep 74 – Mortal Kombat (2021) with Katie Pagnucco appeared first on PodCavern.

"On your left..." Hey look we all love Captain America in the P0dCavern (at least Tuong really does) so was it a surprise that we'd be talking about this show? So join Tuong and Evil Captain America Taylor Fleming as they do a series review of Disney's second MCU show - The Falcon and the Winter Soldier! The post Ep 73 – The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) with Taylor Fleming appeared first on PodCavern.

"Don't Settle. You Don't Have To. Even At The End Of The World." Generally post-apocalyptic movies can all start to feel the same and are usually kind of a big bummer (we imagine that's partly because it's about the end of the world and all that...). Luckily, this week's movie somehow creates a fresh spin to the genre with plenty of laughs, action, heart, and charm! So join Tuong and producer, DJ, vocalist, and Giant Crab Monster Adam Jasim as they journey across the land to kick ass in the name of romance while talking about 2020's Love and Monsters! The post Ep 72 – Love and Monsters (2020) with Adam Jasim appeared first on PodCavern.

“I don't condone this sexy yet reckless behavior, Susan Cooper!” Paul Feig has brought some of the most iconic properties in the last few decades into the world from Freaks and Geeks to The Heat to even Bridesmaids. This week, we watch a Paul Feig film that isn't talked about enough that is full of a non-stop barrage of jokes and laughs. So join Tuong and Super Spy Krystal Merrells as they talk about improv and the comedic brilliance of Melissa McCarthy in 2015's Spy! The post Ep 71 – Spy (2015) with Krystal Merrells appeared first on PodCavern.

"Well, Hello Clarice" Thanks to the bone-chilling performance of Anthony Hopkins, The Silence of the Lambs has become a franchise that has no shortage of sequels and spin offs that is continuing to be milked for all it's worth. But what's the big deal anyway? Join Tuong La and intrepid FBI detective in training, Kelley Oliver, as they watch this classic psychological thriller horror for the first time and crack the case on why 1991's The Silence of the Lambs is one of the most revered movies of all time. The post Ep 70 – The Silence of the Lambs (1991) with Kelley Oliver appeared first on PodCavern.

"There Are Six, Not Five. There Is No Us Without Him." The Snydercut is one of the weirdest things to happen in film in a long time. The Justice League came out in 2017 which was finished by another director and had a sub-par reception to it upon it's release. Since then, the internet and even cast members were demanding the big studios to help realize Zack Snyder's original vision of this movie with #ReleasetheSnyderCut. With enough persistence and whining, the internet finally got it's way and the people actually got a new cut of this movie. So join Tuong, Matt Barrow, and Angus Macdonald as they watch over four hours of brooding and a lot of ideas crammed into one thing as they talk about Zack Snyder's Justice League! The post Ep 69 – Zack Snyder’s Justice League AKA The Snydercut (2021) with Angus MacDonald and Matt Barrow appeared first on PodCavern.

"Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger! Can I take your order?" Hey look, moves in the 90's were weird. But they were also wonderful because sometimes an idea is so bananas that it wouldn't work in today's world of cinema. That's why on this week's episode, Tuong and Alli "Mondo Burger" Harris take a look at this very special moment in movie history and watch the classic Nickelodean film about fast food rivalry and "being a dude" - Good Burger! The post Ep 68 – Good Burger (1997) with Alli Harris appeared first on PodCavern.

"It's a-me!" We are not quite done celebrating Mario's 35th birthday in the PodCavern! Like many games that came to the Wii U, this particular one was revered by many but played by so few...until now! So join us this week as Tuong La and Doug MacKendrick talk about the newest (sort of) cat-filled adventure of Mario re-released on the Nintendo Switch - Super Mario 3D World and the brand new free expansion Bowser's Fury! The post Ep 67 – Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury (2021) with Doug MacKendrick appeared first on PodCavern.

"It may feel impossible, but sometimes, you just have to take the first step" Over the last couple of films, Disney Princesses have started to move away from the formula of being the damsel in distress and having to have big sweeping romantic love stories. With Disney's latest film, we (finally) get another capable female warrior princess set in a beautiful South-Eastern inspired backdrop with gorgeous action scenes and dragons! So is it any good? This week join Tuong La and Real Life Dragon Kalvin Nhan (Trà Time) as they discuss Disney's latest animated adventure - Raya and The Last Dragon! The post Ep 66 – Raya and The Last Dragon (2021) with Kalvin Nhan appeared first on PodCavern.

"There are three types of people: Those at the top, those at the bottom, and those who fall." There have been many films that have tried to provide social commentary on status and class in such a way that it's almost become it's own sub-genre of movies. And while Parasite has popularized this sub genre in such a way that it set up a very a high bar for movies to follow, there is still room for these types of movies to say something new to add to the conversation. This week join Tuong La and The Insatiable Jesse Bergen as they brace their appetites talking about the Spanish Thriller film about a vertical platform, hunger, and the most ill-conceived prison system - Netflix's The Platform! The post Ep 65 – The Platform (2019) – with Jesse Bergen appeared first on PodCavern.

"I'm the dying guy!" "I'm the other guy!" The Duplass Brothers have made their name in producing/directing some of the most interesting indie films over the years, and the movie of this week is no different! This week join Tuong La and Master of the Death Punch (Kristy Matheson) as they discuss a movie about an unlikely friendship, a made up sport, and a whole lot of emotions wrapped up in an hour and a half talking about 2019's Paddleton! The post Ep 64 – Paddleton (2019) with Kristy Matheson appeared first on PodCavern.

“I…am Tetsuo!” While loved by many, only in recent years has anime started hitting the main stream in North America. And while there are plenty of great anime films out there, the movie of this... The post Ep 63 – Akira (1988) with Amanda Parker appeared first on PodCavern.

“Why do I want to attend Harvard? If I was white, would you even have to ask me that question?” Geeky kids. A party gone wrong. Geeky kids are forced into a life or death situation involving drugs. These are all beats from thousands of other movies that we've seen before. So is it possible to have a unique perspective with these well worn tropes? Short answer: YES! This week join Tuong and special guest Stenley Philippe as they discuss Rick Famuyiwa's Comedy/Drama drug-filled adventure - Dope (2015)! The post Ep 62 – Dope (2015) with Stenley Philippe appeared first on PodCavern.

"Time to go pound some Cunth!" These days when you say Saturday Night Live we often think about the weekly sketch show featuring a famous Hollywood guest host and some popular music artist. But Saturday Night Live is far more than a bunch of sketches. Over the years, SNL has put out a ton of original movies based on it's sketches, among other things, and put these ideas on the big screen. This week on Talkin' Tuong, Tuong and Improv Niagara/The Constant Struggle's Brie Watson take a look at Will Forte's third-rate MacGyver, mullet loving, throat ripping action hero - MacGruber (2010)! The post Ep 61 – MacGruber (2010) with Brie Watson appeared first on PodCavern.

"Ohana means family. Family means no one gets left behind". If you asking: "Wait doesn't the PodCavern already have an entire show dedicated to talking about Disney Movies" then yes, yes we do (Disney Dummies you should check it out!). But today on Talkin' Tuong we are going rogue because our special guest NEEDED this movie in their life ASAP (and let's be honest we can all use a movie like this right now). So this week join Tuong La and Experiment 8008135 (aka Simone Dorie) as they throw themselves into a world of aliens, tropical beaches, and sketchy social workers while they laugh, cry, and feel things talking about 2002's Lilo & Stitch. The post Ep 60 – Lilo & Stitch (2002) with Simone Dorie appeared first on PodCavern.