That Sucks!

Australia was not pleased with how it was represented in The Simpsons in the ‘90s, and that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to countries and other groups taking issue with the iconic long-running animation.That Sucks! takes a closer look at 1995's Bart Vs Australia episode, why another country almost sued the show and the cause of a US city demanding an apology.Co-hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan also chronicle the issues with Apu, the tragic death of one of the show's voice actors and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With Halloween just around the corner, That Sucks! co-hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan looks at some bizarre, spooky and tragic instances surrounding iconic horror films.Nababan also shows Cribb a video that nearly makes him throw up. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You know that saying, ‘Don't believe everything you read on the internet'? It's more relevant than ever in 2021 and That Sucks! co-hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan have the proof (you can believe them… maybe).From someone getting a fake restaurant to the top of TripAdvisor to a story about a man fornicating with a hornet's nest and more, this episode of the podcast explores recent times when people duped the media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you're thinking of using a wild alligator or homemade explosive device for your gender reveal party… just don't.Outside of being an unhelpful reinforcement of binary gender stereotypes and usually pretty tacky, gender reveal parties in recent history have resulted in houses burning down, plane crashes and even death.That Sucks! looks at the origin of their popularity and some examples of gender reveals gone seriously wrong. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are 15 minutes of fame worth broken bones or a criminal record?That Sucks! co-hosts Dan Cribb & Troy Nababan take a look at some of the more questionable TikTok trends and challenges from recent times and discover how many milk crates it takes to furnish a house. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Someone leaked the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer last month and it set the internet on fire.That's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to information being leaked or stolen in the realm of pop culture, and on this episode of That Sucks!, co-hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan look at some other major incidents.They cover off Mark Ruffalo spoiling not one but two Marvel films, the infamous #BurgerGate that had Star Wars fans pulling their hair out, a Harry Potter incident that ended in jail time and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From people walking out of interviews, hosts being injured and more, late-night talk show fails are about as good as awkward TV moments come.That Sucks! unpacks a few notable moments over the decades, both overseas and in Australia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The world of Harry Potter is riddled with plot holes, poor writing and more.Joined by a special guest, That Sucks! co-hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan take a look at where the films fail, some of the recent controversies surrounding creator JK Rowling and why Harry Potter might not work in 2021. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

That's right suckers, That Sucks! is celebrating 50 episodes. Co-hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan take a look back at some of the best (and worst) episodes so far, give story updates and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Currently in production, Jackass 4 has frequently made headlines this year.With cast members already embroiled in controversy and spending time in hospital, That Sucks! takes a look at the history of the franchise, some gnarly injuries over the years, incidents of copycats and more.Also, co-host Dan Cribb tells Troy Nababan his own run-ins with the cast, detailing a rejected Jackass 4 stunt pitch Bam once told him and the cast member who once lashed out at him via social media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An all-purpose electric hammer? A revolutionary makeup gun? Sure, Homer Simpson had some questionable inventions, but that's nothing compared to those explored on the latest episode of That Sucks!.Co-hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan look at some of the more controversial, stupid and annoying creations around (and in development). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you've ever lost (or stolen) something, the latest episode of That Sucks! is for you.Co-hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan discuss a tiger going missing in the US suburbs, the ‘glitter bomb' created by an ex-NASA engineer to stick it to thieves, the not-so-funny business of joke stealing and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From lawsuits and death threats to furious animal rights activists and more, band names are serious business.That Sucks! looks at some of the worst band name fails in recent history, covering legal battles, terrible name-change decisions and even that time an Aussie act was written into a comic book following a dispute. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

That Sucks! takes a closer look at the world's most-hated band, Nickelback.Nickelback “apologist” Troy Nababan does his best to convince co-host Dan Cribb that they're not as bad as everyone makes out and in the process they chronicle the band's rise to hatred, look at specific incidents (one involving a pickle) and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“We just figured there was nothing he could do because he'd sort of done the wrong thing first.”The Simpsons went to town on Morrissey during a recent episode, depicting the former Smiths frontman in an unflattering manner that lit a fire under his team and fanbase.Following the backlash, That Sucks! takes a look at some other funny parodies across the years on various shows and the resulting controversies.Co-hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan are also joined by a special guest who once tried to parody Adam Sandler's work to discuss the hilarious fall-out. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of That Sucks!, co-host Dan Cribb recounts the time he ventured into a haunted forest in Japan, revealing the uneasy discovery he made while in its depths.Located at the base of Mount Fuji, Aokigahara (aka the Sea of Trees) has long been associated with the supernatural, and after being featured in films starring Matthew McConaughey, Natalie Dormer and more, it made headlines across the globe following an extremely controversial YouTube video, also discussed on this episode.CONTENT WARNING: The following episode contains discussion of suicide. If any of the issues being discussed effect you or you need assistance in relation to these topics, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Six months later, I get a knock on the door from detectives investigating the whole situation.”A former YouTube creator joins That Sucks! to discuss the video that stopped him producing content for the platform.Hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan watch some funny videos, get a lesson on working out and discover just how easy it is to trick Today Tonight. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“He just runs off the stage and it looks like someone doing a cannonball into a pool.”From fans throwing bread to musicians slicing their hands open, starting fights and more, live music can be dangerous.Last fortnight, That Sucks! explored some painful, hilarious and devastating TV and film set accidents, and on this new episode, co-hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan turns their sights to the stage.CONTENT WARNING: The following episode contains discussion of mental health. If you are suffering from any of the issues that have been discussed or need assistance, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Break a leg! Have you ever been watching a film or TV show and thought to yourself, ‘That must have hurt.'? Well, there's a chance what you saw wasn't actually acting and the pain was real. That Sucks! looks at some painful, hilarious and devastating on-set accidents and mistakes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

That Sucks! checks in with US bassist Ashley Reeve, who was on tour with Cher when COVID-19 hit, and her husband, Aussie drummer Chris Reeve (Avril Lavigne, Filter, Tom Morello), while they're visiting Perth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you thought kids' TV in the ‘90s was weird, just wait until you hear about Blippi and John Dillermand.On the latest episode of That Sucks!, co-hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan take a look at what was considered ‘naughty' in the ‘90s and what's on offer for kids in 2021. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever looked at a meme and wondered who the person featured is and what impact becoming a viral sensation/joke has had on their life?On the latest episode of The Sucks!, co-hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan have a look at people who have had their lives turned upside down after going viral. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can you imagine John Travolta as Forrest Gump? How about Supernatural's Jensen Ackles as the MCU's Hawkeye?Plenty of actors have turned down film and TV roles that ended up being huge, both in terms of critical acclaim and financial gain, and on the latest episode of That Sucks!, co-hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan take a look at some of the best/worst decisions made by some of your favourite on-screen talents. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Won't somebody please think of the children! As Christmas approaches, That Sucks! takes a closer look at some of the toys to avoid during the festive seasons.The toy aisle at your local department store can be a dangerous place, from bad designs, user error, angry parents and more, all of which hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan unpack in the final episode of the podcast for 2020. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How much would you pay for your favourite celebrity to give you a shoutout?Online celebrity shoutout platform Cameo is slowly building up a database that includes almost anyone you could think of, but some Hollywood A-listers will set you back A LOT of coin and the results aren't always that great (for both parties).Some celebrities have found themselves at the centre of global controversy following Cameo clips gone horribly wrong.That Sucks! takes a closer look at Cameo and some of its talent. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you're ever in the market for a second-hand smartphone, ask the seller, “Has this ever been used on the toilet?”Buying things via online marketplaces like Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace can be a shitshow and if you dig deep enough you'll find some disgusting, dangerous and hilarious content.That Sucks! hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan try to figure out what the hell caused those stains on that couch. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From a hilarious burger battle in court to outrageously unhealthy new menu items, fast food has had no shortage of weird, outlandish and terrible offerings over the years.With Domino's recent Pizza Roulette menu item falling flat, That Sucks! co-hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan look at some other questionable promotions and products in recent history. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you plan to go trick or treating this Halloween, you might want to listen to the latest episode of That Sucks! first.Hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan “unpack” some bizarre and terrifying treats that have been handed out to children in years gone by, funny and terrible costumes, why the spooky season never really took off in Australia and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With blockbuster after blockbuster having its theatrical release date pushed back and more films going straight to demand amid the COVID pandemic, cinemas are doing it tough.Joined by local filmmaker Dan Thom, That Sucks! hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan have a look at what's working, what's not and what the future of cinema might look like. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who knew a cheap rubber pencil topper in the shape of Simba from The Lion King given out by Woolworths during a promotion could lead to death threats?With the shopping giant's latest Ooshies promo ending early and fans losing their minds, the That Sucks! team, joined by a special guest, take a deep dive into the dark underbelly of collectables, touching on fraud, online abuse and even murder. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did you stop watching The Office after Michael Scott's departure? Do you think 32 seasons of The Simpsons is too much?On the latest episode of That Sucks, co-hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan explore the concept of a TV series ‘jumping the shark', pulling apart the likes of Arrested Development, Smallville, Dexter, a slew of failed spin-offs and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Whether it's via a solo act at your local pub or a giant kitten on TV, you're bound to have heard one or more of your favourite songs butchered via a questionable cover.That Sucks! hosts Dan Cribb and (part-time cover artist) Troy Nababan explore some of the more cringe-worthy and outrageous covers in recent history, with a special guest appearance from The Green Room host Neil Griffiths.Why are people mad at Puddle Of Mudd and Taylor Swift? And why did Dan have to watch Dave Hughes doing air guitar to blink-182's All The Small Things? WHY?! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

COVID is changing the way we consume entertainment, and with countless cinemas across the globe still shut around the pandemic, film studios are being forced to release blockbusters differently.The next big flick to skip its cinematic release and go straight to on-demand is the highly-anticipated live-action remake of Mulan, but in order to watch it via Disney+ fans will need to fork out more than $40.That Sucks! takes a look at the film's release and price, other flicks that have found success implementing a similar strategy during the COVID pandemic, the value of art in 2020 and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Your Saturday night will look vastly different depending on what state you're living in at the moment. The Sucks! looks at the major differences between life in WA and Victoria amid the current COVID pandemic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan returns to the podcast for the first time since his son, Isaac, was born. Troy's son, Rory, recently turned one, and so That Sucks! unpacks the expectations and realities of fatherhood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Troy welcomes his sister, Dr Tara Nababan, to the podcast to discuss the best and worst medical shows around, including House, Scrubs, M*A*S*H and more and it all becomes too much for Dan... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

That Sucks! co-hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan look at some other bizarre names in recent history, including some that have been banned across the world and questionable trends that have popped up. All this in an effort to help expectant father Cribb narrow down his list of potential baby names. And no, the name Troy is not on the list. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever mourned a TV series once it ended? 'That Sucks!' hosts Troy Nababan and Dan Cribb know that pain all too well. With one of their favourite shows coming to an end, 'Schitt's Creek', they go through the five stages of (TV finale) grieving and look at some of the extremes that viewers have gone to in the past to save various series. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the last episode of 'That Sucks!', co-host Dan Cribb made some deeply compelling arguments as to why global phenomenon 'Tiger King' sucks after being recommended the series by his podcasting partner in crime, Troy Nababan. The battle continues this week, with Nababan hitting back at Cribb's love for Netflix Originals. So, what's the verdict? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sure, the characters featured across Netflix's 'Tiger King' are super interesting, but the documentary itself isn't that great, according to ‘That Sucks!' co-host Dan Cribb. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“It's funny to go from the top of the world, like I feel like I'm living my best life, and all of a sudden I'm literally applying online for unemployment.”US bassist Ashley Reeve was on tour with Cher when COVID-19 took hold of the world, while her husband, Aussie drummer Chris Reeve, was preparing for a huge European tour with Avril Lavigne. 'That Sucks!' hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan touch base with the duo while they're self-isolating in Las Vegas. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Some people will try anything to get fame, including licking a toilet seat during a global pandemic. Once again recording from separate studios, 'That Sucks!' hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan take a look at some of the idiotic scenarios that have resulted from the coronavirus outbreak. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, many are turning to celebrities on social media for advice and entertainment, but is that really the best course of action? From self-isolation (and separate studios), Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan explore some of the more cringe-worthy efforts from across the world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gamble of ‘The Real Housewives of Melbourne' joins ‘That Sucks!' hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan to chat about the sometimes brutal reality of being a reality TV star. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When you see a celebrity on the street, do you feel the urge to ask for a photo? 'That Sucks!' hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan are joined by special guests Alex Nell to explore the absurd and sometimes toxic nature of fame. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

They say never meet your heroes - something Lagwagon frontman Joey Cape has learnt the hard way. He joins Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan on 'That Sucks!' ahead of the band's 2020 Australian tour. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

'That Sucks!' welcomes special guest Bec Charlwood ('The Ladies Guide To Dude Cinema') to unpack some iconic films that have not aged well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 2018, Perth vocalist Nic Di Lena was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and needed surgery to remove it. There was a chance he'd never be able to sing again. He tells 'That Sucks!' hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan what went down. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's been a weird and wonderful decade. 'That Sucks!' hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan unpack some of the worst trends and fads of the past 10 years. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 2017, ‘Rick & Morty' fandom took a turn for the worse. Ahead of season four hitting Netflix in Australia this month, ‘That Sucks!' hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan explore what went wrong. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Someone in the US is suing Burger King because the fast-food chain cooked their plant-based burger on the same grill as the regular meat patties. Joined by special guest Jackson Grealy, hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan explore the topic further and why it's bad news for everyone. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.