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    • Mar 26, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Uncreative Wet Noodles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 77:30


    The Duo have clawed their way free from the frozen soil of an Ohio winter to bring you the latest news on things that happened months ago. Also, they talk about things that aren't Star Wars for a change…   …mostly, anyway.

    Steveland Kleemer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 62:59


    Dug pitches an idea for a reality show where he demonstrates survivalist techniques. Ryan learns the hard truth about PeeWee's Playhouse, and they use the term "Woke Mind Virus" as many times as possible to hack SEO and pull listeners from the Red Pill demographic.

    He's the Pacey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 80:39


    The Duo return for another hour of deep discussion on trade routes, theocratic regimes, ninjas, parenting. Also, Dug accidentally confesses to a raging man-crush on a certain VP candidate…

    A Doughy Wolverine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 62:32


    A very late, very strange May the 4th Episode wherein the Duo discuss your most pressing Star War questions. Like, is Tarkin eviler than Vader? Why is Trinity such a BAMF? And, of course, could Wolverine get a tattoo? Find all the shocking answers and more!

    I'm dying, Larry!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2024 89:03


    The Duo come to realize an incontrovertible truth: the 90s were the greatest decade for film.

    Mommy's Left Turn

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2024 63:16


    The Duo get their second sponsor! They just haven't been paid yet. Also, Dug tries to save a village from an evil warlock and Ryan gives an update on a breaking news story.

    We Never Thought They Were Mermaids

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 62:10


    St. Paddy's Day extravaganza! The Duo trek down memory lane to give you a never-before-seen glimpse into the Pub Uglies—their origins, their past, and their…future?

    Jerry Lawson: Hollywood It Man, 1985

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 73:38


    The Duo break format and take you on a journey back in time with a behind-the-scenes look at your favorite 80s cartoons! Hear the unknown story of Hollywood's forgotten power broker, Jerry Lawson, and how he brought your favorite characters to life.

    Apistroff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 85:03


    A Super-sized episode with a super-sized guest. The Duo bring on special guest Jared to talk all things music! Find out why you shouldn't mix Cincinnati chili and whiskey, why you should always wear a helmet at a Korn concert, and why you should never stop at a truck stop in West Virginia. Also, Jared tells a tragic story about a young boy and the Deftones.

    Two Posers from Everywhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 63:06


    The Duo try to discuss video games, fail, and instead talk about music, why they're okay with being posers, and how Sim City explains authoritarianism.

    This Very Long Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 59:10


    The Duo find time between stuffing their faces with fudge and cookies to talk about nerd stuff and close out 2023. Also, Ryan fails at Dad Jokes while Dug kind of watches Avatar.

    Not a Strong Opinion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 58:58


    The Duo discuss Christmas rituals from around the globe, sides, and some movie about a guy trapped in a building in LA at Christmastime.  Also, Ryan reveals a dark secret he's been hiding for years—but he doesn't feel very strongly about it.

    Death Practicing Karate in the Nude

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 56:53


    The Duo discuss their favorite movie trilogies that DON'T rhyme with "Mars Tours."

    The Sequel Apologists

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 79:54


    The Duo spend the whole episode arguing why, even if you ordered butter pecan ice cream and got mint chocolate chip instead, you should probably just take a second to realize all ice cream is good and you should shut up about the butter pecan.

    Hey, Siri, define ”Quitch.”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 69:13


    The Ahsoka Podcast: Episode One! The Duo devote the entire episode to Ahsoka, and the portents of Star Wars future it implies. Also, fair food and southern nick names.

    Olive Head & Ferny

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 81:16


    The Duo discuss why angry white dudes should take a class on how to properly address a letter, why it's so difficult to churn butter, the proper way to eat a Nutty Buddy, and a little laser sword show called Ahsoka.

    Broad, Fat, & Loose in the Stays

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2023 51:18


    Wherein the Duo discuss punk rock wizards, being old in a mosh pit, Twins fanfic, and why penalty shootouts are dumb. Also, they go head-to-head in a fierce debate over whether we'll get flashback Hayden or blue-glowey Hayden in Ahsoka. 

    Necrocinemancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 90:48


    The Duo go on and on about whether going to the movies is as dead as jazz, rock & roll, physical media, and friendships after 30. Also, they discuss the possibility that Hollywood may be under the control of a lich.

    The Value of Led Zeppelin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 79:14


    The Duo rehash a 25-year-old argument over who should rule obsolete analog storage media. Ryan disappoints John Conner and goes head-to-head in a battle of wits against artificial intelligence. This episode is brought to you by the new Flame Flow-er from Ace!

    D-1's Revenge: A Celebration Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 115:32


    Ultra Rare Mega Neon Triple Episode! To make up for being late, we made a long-winded episode where we gush about all the recent news about The Star War. Come listen to a bunch of old nerds talk about how excited they are for a space fantasy franchise primarily targeted at children. Also, the Duo talk about how much Bud Light sucks, but not for the reasons the Truck Gnut Community says it does. 

    Hot Rocks, Two Dons, and a Snake

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 60:08


    Sometimes you just have to do a deep dive on the logistics of skydiving with rafts, enslaving children to dig holes for no reason, and stuffing little snakes into one big snake without using rice krispie treats or fondant. 

    Kaustkó ER: Pet Rescue

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 61:48


    The Duo reconvene after two weeks to discuss non-SF/F things that also are SF/F things, Mando, Picard, and where they stand on the Great Twisty Bottom/Clicker Debate.

    A Level-5 Goblin Wizard

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 76:52


    Wherein Dug calls upon the Sentient AI Overlords to help him conduct the first-ever 2WFE interview. Unfortunately, he interviews Ryan.

    A Geographical Oddity!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 80:44


    Welcome to the new Podcast! Hear the bonafide duo mass communicate on topics big and small, from the oncoming Singularity where we're all hooked up to a grid and electrified to the Return of the Dark Knight. They never was hit by no train. The Boys are back on top. Yessir, it's the dawning of a new age!

    The Final Episode!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2023 103:23


    Is this the end of Shoot the Glass!? The Duo take on Willow, the Pro/Rel debate, the Keto diet, and sing the entire Captain Planet theme song! Join them on this double-sized series finale to see if they go out in a blaze of glory, or if they maybe find a rolltop desk upon which to save themselves…

    Nostalgia Tears & Christmas Fears

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 75:42


    The Duo reach deep into the Old Man Chamber of Secrets and reveal what makes them weep on the holiday season, and how they secretly believe their kids are hatching diabolical schemes to thwart them. Also, hear their completely outdated takes on the Super World Soccer Bowl Contest Competition going on and why all their hopes have been crushed. Also, they wax nostalgic on their favorite gifts from Christmas Past until Ryan brings the room down with his sad wishlist for this year…

    For the Benefit of the Dog…

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 86:56


    Spooky Episode! The Duo discuss some scary movies, books, and a few survival horror videogames. Dug announces his new indie rock band, Preteen Lakewater, Ryan delivers a powerful message about public health, and they fantasize about sinking into a bed made of porridge. Also, they get into a weird Back to the Future situation with Jamie Lee Curtis.

    Super Tall Guys

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 85:49


    Remember the good ol' days when radio stations like WSTG The Glass! would play the best music from Whitney Houston, Madonna, Genesis, and other pop artists? Well, Shoot the Glass! has got you covered! It's 72 degrees and traffic is looking good so stick with these two dudes and we'll take you all the way downtown! Turn it up, Dweebs, it's Jefferson Starship with "We Built This City!"

    Super Beans

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 102:10


    Extra-long Episode! The Duo discuss the iron-clad scientific principles which govern the skin color of teenage fish people, how annoying it is when writers nerf and buff superheroes, why Egg Shen is really the greatest (and why it's a shame you don't know who that is), and you ugly head! Also, Dug tries in vain to convince Ryan that Top Gun is not Iron Eagle.

    The Yellow Brick Joke

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 40:08


    MFK Madness! Tune in for the shocking conclusion to last episode! Dug learns what Dawson looks like when he is sad, Ryan has to choose between man bulls and giant sea monsters, and the Duo perform their first ever live skit (which may or may not entirely depend on visual gags you won't be able to see). Also, find out once and for all why the chicken crossed the road.

    Gurthy & Schort Detective Agency

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 63:48


    The Duo tell you why Prey is the best movie in the Predator franchise, and what cereal they would be if they were cereals. Dug details why he decided to start an StG OnlyFans. And in a twist no one saw coming, Dug decides to be Ryan and bring the room down. Stay tuned for a weird MFK coming in Part Two next week!

    Scared White Folks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 73:57


    The Duo return from vacation to discuss their adventures, including pirana birds, deadly rope bridges, The Blood Tusk Clan, and Dug's favorite Johnny Paycheck song. Also, they show their ignorance of pop culture with their hot takes on SDCC reveals and beloved 80s theme songs.

    Welcome to the Biscuitorium, Part the Second

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 64:33


    The dramatic conclusion of the mind-numbing first part you listened to last week. It's more cool stuff about things that don't matter, including an ontological session of MFK, like that episode of Quantum Leap where Sam leaps into his past self except it's X-rated…because of violence.

    Welcome to the Biscuitorium, Part the First

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 66:07


    The Duo discuss the important things in life, like OB1, why Roblox is like listening to other people describe their dreams, and whether Ryan should eat a dog biscuit. This is part one of a special two-part episode. Like and subscribe for next week's extra-long MFK!

    Mannequin Skywalker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 88:06


    The Duo discuss that Star War show about some old dude in the desert and how the plot is basically the same as a beloved supernatural 80s rom-com starring Kim Catrall. Also, they share proven methods to annoy your children, little known reptile facts, and why the Australian accent is the best.

    Officer Squarehead, SITH PD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 60:02


    The Duo are back after a treacherous journey across the Dune Sea. They talk about the damage wrought by Big Fromage and its efforts to keep the mouse population hooked on its product. Dug kink shames Ryan for his cartoon character preferences, and an old sponsor returns…

    The Great Mayo Wars of East Caucasia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 72:32


    An Easter Speggtacular? The Duo celebrate the Easter holiday with an intense discussion about the important things, like why hollow chocolate bunnies are a type of necromancy, why you can eat many Reese's Eggs but only one Cadbury's, why they don't have SweeTarts in Canada, and why you should probably never flavor your mayonnaise. Also, tips for terrifying your children!

    Eye Em Dee Pea

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 80:07


    Our first Livestream! Join our Discord for more info! The Duo discuss OB1 Ken-OB, The Slap, and why Australia and Dagobah are essentially the same place. Also, the horrible return of Lightning Round…

    All My Villagers Are Dumb

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 52:06


    The Duo spend way too much time talking about cottagecore, Tom Nook, and Red Dawn. Also, they both turn into elitist, corporate shills. 

    D1's Carousel of Torture

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 63:42


    The Duo discuss politics, Peacemaker, and Wheel of Time. Then, a horrible surprise guest shows up to host the world's grossest game show.

    The Reaper Cushions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 53:52


    The Duo try something new and spend the entire hour talking about The Star War. Don't miss dated references to meteorological events, dad jokes, technical difficulties, and more! Also, try sumptin' new fer yer poutine der, why dontcha?

    A Full-sized Hamburger in Tomato Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 58:16


    Dug learns where cheese comes from. Ryan doesn't understand keto. The Duo then take a deep dive into the intricacies of American regional dishes, the complex flavors and histories therein, and discuss their recommendations.   Sponsored Content: This episode is brought to you by Shoot the Glass! Food Sauce, for when you want your food extra wet!

    4d6, Drop the Lowest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 76:48


    New Year, new episode! The Duo ring in the new year by discussing the Friday franchise, 3rd-wave Ska, why the restaurant formerly known as Gold Star Chili is the best, red solo cups, and the sex lives of lions. Also, Dug gives a poetry reading!

    Caca Tío

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 91:44


    Our second annual Christmas Episode! The Duo take a journey around the world to explore different holiday traditions with gross generalizations and problematic stereotypes. They talk about the show's namesake for the second time in history! Also, witness the dark, horrible return of the Lightning Round.

    The Lil‘ Peener & Coot Show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2021 66:30


    It's Turkey Day! The Duo do absolutely zero research to piece together a retelling of the First Thanksgiving. They enlist the help of their audience to answer a burning debate, and they pay a strange man $30 to rename the podcast.

    Frederic Jon Cooper-Kreuger III

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 58:18


    The Duo is back! Listen to Dug admit a burgeoning affection for a certain baritone Aussie. Shocking secrets are revealed about D1-CK's personal life, and an arch nemesis returns…

    Bahtmenagain

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 69:27


    The Duo discuss football, Kit Kats, Mel Brooks, Nolan, and the word 'chalk.'

    A Very Special Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 70:07


    New Episode! The Duo are joined by a special guest for a heartfelt episode. Together, they let down their guards, discuss the importance of adult male friendships, mental health, loss, fatherhood, and whether or not a donkey could inseminate a dragon.

    The Microphone Beavers' Latest Album

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 113:07


    XXL SIZE EPISODE!    The Duo discuss the StG lost episode from two weeks ago and why it's been so long since the last post. Meet the new co-host, the surly battle droid D1-CK. Ryan reveals he is an imposter who has been misleading the audience for years. Other features include listener questions and the worst version of MFK in recorded history.

    Chad Hucklebunny and His 42 Star Destroyers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 65:36


    The duo review people who review movies about cartoon characters playing basketball. Also, they hash out their latest IP that may involve your favorite emo Sith wannabe singing princess songs. Finally, a new segment where we read your reviews and give you advice on how to make them better!

    Furburger Loves a Good Hotdog

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 65:58


    The duo is back! Dug is so excited about being back on the podcast he possibly violates copyright laws, Ryan is old and an unexpected guest steals the show.   Also, because of a slight technical difficulty, you'll have to imagine just how good Dug's battle droid impression is.

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