The Fun Waste of Time

In this episode of the Fun Waste of Time, all the fellas, but one, bought a new gaming device, the PlayStation Portal.  The fellas discuss their experiences using the PS Portal in various scenarios and whether they feel the device is worth the purchase.   In Movies and TV, the fellas discuss Jeff Bezos' Amazon MGM Studios taking creative control of the James Bond franchise from its original caretakers and their plans to expand the James Bond IP and universe.  Is this a good thing?  Does Amazon have the track record with its lineup of Prime TV shows and movies to give audiences confidence they can successfully manage and grow the James Bond franchise?  Listen in to hear the fellas' thoughts and opinions of the direction they feel the franchise should go!   In Open Forum, Tarrus discusses preparing to participate in a Home Theater Crawl with three other local home theater enthusiasts and Anthony shares his latest comic book and graphic novel recommendations in the “FWT Pull List”.  And of course, all the video games, movies and TV shows the fellas have been playing and watching are discussed as well.   There's all this and so much more in episode 76 of The Fun Waste of Time!

In this episode of The Fun Waste of the Time, the fellas discuss their “Top Three Most Anticipated” Movies, TV Shows and Video Games of 2025!  As always when discussing their lists, the fellas have a BLAST taking shots at one another and getting into heated debates about their selections and placement within the top three.  There's all this and more in episode 75 of The Fun Waste of Time! FWT Website: thefunwasteoftime.com FWT Email: podcast@thefunwasteoftime.com Be sure to follow us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio and all other major podcast platforms!

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, it's that time of year for the fellas to list, discuss and argue their “Top Three Favorite” movies, TV shows and video games of 2024.  Listen in as they break-down and engage in heated debate over their picks' worthiness to make the favorites list.   The fellas also discuss their impressions and “hot takes” on James Gunn's new “Superman” trailer.   There's all this and so much more in episode 74 of The Fun Waste of Time!      Be sure to follow us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio and all other major podcast platforms!  

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas return to discuss their experiences building, upgrading and applying finishing touches to their dedicated home theaters.  Anthony shares his thoughts on being new to the home theater community having only recently completed his theater.  Brad, Home Theater Gamer, makes a special appearance to discuss his recent theater upgrades.  And Tarrus shares his experience completing another major and "hopefully" final upgrade to his home cinema.  In Movies and TV, after the release of the movie, “Deadpool and Wolverine”, the fellas discuss whether Wesley Snipes should return to the role he popularized so many decades ago as the MCU's new Blade or if Mahershala Ali should stay in the role, even though it's been over five years since he was announced as the MCU's Blade and there's been no real movement on the project since that time. In Video Games, the discussion centers around the PS5 Pro launch and who's excited about the prospect of a more graphically powerful PlayStation 5.  Did any of the fellas buy into the hype and purchase a PS5 Pro?  Listen in to find out! And of course, all the movies, TV shows and video games the fellas have been watching and playing are discussed as well.  There's all this and so much more in episode 73 of “The Fun Waste of Time”!          

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, after FIVE years (!!!) of Tarrus talking “home theater” on the show, fellow castmate, Anthony, FINALLY decided to take his advice and build his first dedicated home theater.  Listen in as the fellas talk about the plan for the theater in the returning “Home Theater Xperience (HTX)” segment of the show.    In Movies and TV, the fellas discuss the leaked behind-the-scenes photos coming from the set of James Gunn's new Superman movie and whether or not they like what they're seeing.  With another director dropping from the project, the fellas also discuss the trouble Marvel seems to be having with getting their Blade movie starring Mahershala Ali off the ground.  In Video Games, the discussion centers around all the fantastic new game announcements, first-look gameplay trailers and updates on previously announced games made this summer at the various Summer Game Showcases.   And of course all the movies, TV shows and video games, the fellas have been watching and playing are discussed as well. There's a whole lot of Star Wars talk this episode due to the controversial series, “The Acolyte”.    There's all this and more in episode 72 of The Fun Waste of Time!!

In this episode of The Fun Waste Time, the fellas discuss whether platform-exclusive video games are soon going away.  With PlayStation seemingly more open to releasing first-party exclusive games on PC and Xbox on the verge of becoming a third-party publisher now that they own Bethesda and Activision-Blizzard, are we nearing a future where platform-exclusive video games may become a thing of the past? In movies and TV, the fellas discuss whether high-production fan films of pop-culture characters and properties have the potential to influence major film and TV studios to keep the “Hollywood” versions of these properties authentic to their source material. In addition, the movies, TV shows and video games the fellas have been watching and playing are discussed as well. There's all this and a whole lot more in episode 71 of The Fun Waste of Time!

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, with shows like “The Last of Us” and more recently “Fallout”, the fellas discuss whether video game-adapted movies and TV shows have turned the page and are finally starting to get consistently good to great. They also try to answer what's responsible for this shift in quality. In addition, they discuss fan-favorite IP and content they wish movie and TV studios, as well as, streaming platforms would leave alone because they just can't seem to get it right.  And of course, all the movies, TV shows and video games the fellas have been watching and playing are also discussed. There's all this and a whole lot more in episode 70 of “The Fun Waste of Time”!!

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas return after a short hiatus to discuss the 2024 Summer Blockbuster movie season.  Listen in as the fellas breakdown which movies they're planning to see at the commercial theater, streamed at home or not at all.  The fellas also discuss Will Smith's return to the big screen with “Bad Boys (4) Ride or Die”.  After a long break from the spotlight due to the infamous 2022 “Academy Awards” incident with comedian Chris Rock, are the fellas and audiences ready to move on from “the incident” and embrace Will Smith once again?  In addition all the movies, TV shows and video games the fellas have been watching and playing are discussed as well.  There's all this and so much more in episode 69 of “The Fun Waste of Time”!

In this episode, the fellas celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of The Fun Waste Time Podcast!  After a three-year hiatus, The Fun Waste of Time (2.0) relaunched in January 2019 and has been going strong ever since.  Listen in as the fellas share their thoughts on five AWESOME years talking shop about their favorite hobbies. In addition, at the start of every new year, the show's first episode is dedicated to the fellas' “Top Three Most Anticipated” movies, TV shows and video games releasing in the upcoming year.  The fellas discuss all the FANTASTIC content they're most excited to experience in 2024.   There's all this and more in episode 68 of The Fun Waste of Time!

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas breakdown and discuss their “Top Three Favorite” movies, TV shows and video games of 2023!   There's all this and more in episode 67 of The Fun Waste of Time!

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas discuss the “rumored” casting of Pedro Pascal (from the hit TV series The Mandalorian and The Last of Us) as Reed Richards “Mr. Fantastic” of the Fantastic Four.  Rumored casting for other Fantastic Four characters is also discussed.  If the rumors are true, do the fellas feel Pedro Pascal is a good fit for the Mr. Fantastic role?  Do they feel the Fantastic Four is a strong enough group to lead the MCU into its next phase and beyond successfully? In video games, the recently announced The Last of Us 2 Remastered is discussed.  Are the fellas willing to replay the game so soon after its initial release back in June of 2020?  Are the latest graphical fidelity and FPS upgrades, as well as the new survival multiplayer horde mode enough to get the fellas to spend the extra $10 bucks to experience the game again?  Movies, TV shows and video games watched and played over the last few weeks are also discussed.  Movies and TV shows discussed are Gen V, Goosebumps, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Scavengers Reign and The Creator.  Video games discussed are Spiderman 2, Robocop: Rogue City, Elden Ring, Remnant 2: The Awakened King (DLC) and Alan Wake 2. There's all this and more in episode 66 of The Fun Waste of Time!

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas discuss the potential "phasing out" of physical media for movies, TV and video games.  With one of, if not THE biggest retailer of physical media sales, Best Buy, no longer offering physical copies of movies and TV shows starting in 2024, how long will it be before streaming services and digital sales of our favorite forms of entertainment completely take over?  Listen in as the fellas have a “spirited” debate about where they see physical media heading in the not-so-distant future.   In video games, now that the Microsoft Activision-Blizzard-King acquisition is closed, the discussion centers around what the fellas would like to see happen now that it all falls under the Xbox umbrella.  With Activision-Blizzard's extensive library of games, what content do the fellas want to see get the remake, remaster, reboot or reimagined treatment?   Bonus topic: Do the fellas agree with Marvel Studios CEO, Kevin Feige, that the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) should get a “soft-reboot”?    In addition, all the movies, TV shows and video games the fellas have watched and played over the last few weeks are discussed as well.  Movies and TV shows discussed are Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, Friday the 13th, The Exorcist, Gen V, Ahsoka, Star Wars Rebels, Moving, Dark Winds, Reservoir Dogs and more.  Video games discussed are Spider-Man 2, NBA 2K24, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Mortal Kombat 1, Elden Ring, Warhammer 40K: Darktide, Zombie Army 4, Aliens: Fireteam Elite and more.      There's all this and so much more in episode 65 of The Fun Waste of Time!

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, after an eight-year hiatus, the fellas bring back a very SPECIAL and EXCLUSIVE guest to the show, Ms. Nicole Baker, the financier of The Fun Waste of Time podcast and home theater! Listen in as the fellas and Ms. Nicole discuss whether PlayStation's latest initiatives on their platform, the PlayStation Portal (handheld streaming device) and its proprietary headsets are consumer-friendly or just unnecessary and unwanted by the gaming community. In Movies and TV, the discussion centers around some fantastic movie and TV trailers that recently dropped.  Are the fellas excited about Zack Snyder's next big project releasing on Netflix this December “Rebel Moon”? How about “The Continental: From the World of John Wick” premiering on Peacock or “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” on AppleTV+? In addition, the fellas and their guest discuss the video games, movies and TV shows, they've been watching and playing as well.  Video games discussed are Starfield and WWE2K24.  Movies discussed are “Equalizer 3”, “Barbie”, “No Hard Feelings”, “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” and Hulu's latest TV series, “Moving”.        There's all this and more in episode 64 of The Fun Waste of Time!

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas discuss this “retro-renaissance” of older, classic, and in some instances newer, movies, TV shows, and video games getting remade for new audiences and the content they would like to see get a proper and well-made remake.  In video games, the discussion centers around the rumors of a PlayStation 5 console mid-generation refresh and whether it's needed.  With the legacy PlayStation 5 just releasing less than three years ago at this point, do the fellas feel a mid-generation refresh is needed or even wanted? Listen in as the fellas go all in on this heated debate. In addition, the fellas discuss the movies, TV shows and video games they've been watching and playing over the last few weeks.  Movies and TV shows discussed are TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, Meg 2, Oppenheimer, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Secret Invasion, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Season 2), The Hardy Boys (Season 3) and more.  Video Games discussed are Remnant: From the Ashes, Remnant 2, Atlas Fallen, Double Dragon Gaiden and FIFA 23. There's all this and so much more in episode 63 of The Fun Waste of Time!

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas discuss the Hollywood writers and actors strike and its impact on the film fan and TV enthusiast community.  While in full support of the writers' and actors' unions' right to strike to negotiate better conditions and more favorable terms for their members, the fellas discuss what that means for fans and enthusiasts of this awesome hobby.  Will waiting for new and updated content be as long or challenging as the COVID experience?    The fellas also dive into the recently released “Kraven: The Hunter” trailer. Do they think Sony will knock this movie out of the park or will it be another mediocre entry in their Venom-verse in the likes of “Morbius”?        James Gunn's official casting for the first movie in the rebooted DCU movie universe, Superman: Legacy has been announced and the fellas weigh in.   In Watch-List, movies and TV shows the fellas are watching are discussed.  Content discussed are Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, Transformers: Rise of the Beast, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Hijack, Secret Invasion, Lincoln Lawyer, Nascar, F1: Drive to Survive and more!   Bonus discussions include:  1) Should the Indiana Jones franchise have been rebooted or “requeled” with a new younger actor?  2) Are there any black fans of Nascar and if so, where are they?   There's all this and more in episode 62 of The Fun Waste of Time!   FWT Website: thefunwasteoftime.com FWT Email: podcast@thefunwasteoftime.com Be sure to follow us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher and all other major podcast platforms!    

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas discuss the major announcements and gameplay reveals from the PlayStation, Summer Game Fest, Xbox/Bethesda and Ubisoft video game showcases.  With several new games announced, listen in as the fellas detail and break down the games that had them most excited and possibly jumping out of their seats in anticipation! In Movies and TV, the fellas have a heated-debate about whether Marvel should completely reboot the MCU, just as DC is doing with its newly rebooted DCU under James Gunn and Peter Safran. In addition, all the movies, TV shows and video games the fellas have been watching and playing are discussed as well.  Movies and TV shows discussed are The Flash, Extraction 2, Transformers: Rise of the Beast, American Born Chinese, The Afterparty, Superman and Lois, and more.  Video Games discussed are FIFA 23 and Diablo 4. There's all this and so much more in episode 61 of The Fun Waste of Time! 

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, in anticipation of all the new video game announcements preparing to drop and debut in Summer Game Fest and various video game platform, publisher and developer showcases this summer, the fellas discuss their favorite gaming studios and who they'd like to see new game announcements from.  In addition to all the games they've been playing over the last few weeks, they also have a detailed discussion about their impressions of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.  In Movies and TV, with summer movie season in full effect, the fellas list and break down the tent-pole, big-budget-blockbuster movies they're most excited to see in the 2023 Summer Movie Season. Of course, all the movie and TV shows they've been watching are discussed as well.  There's all this and much more in episode 60 of The Fun Waste of Time. 

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas discuss new movie and TV show announcements made at Star Wars Celebration 2023.  Were any of the announcements exciting enough to reignite their enthusiasm and passion for the franchise?   The fellas also discuss the HBO Max rebranding to “Max” and the original programming announced for the platform refresh.  What do they think of the rebranding?  Of the original programming announced, did they find any of it intriguing?  Listen in as the fellas go deep into announcements made at both Star War Celebration and the Max live event.   In video games, the news that the next big Xbox AAA exclusive game, Redfall, is launching at only 30 frames per second on console is discussed.  Do the fellas feel releasing the game in an incomplete state will hurt fan enthusiasm and engagement for the game? Or do they feel if the game is "good", it can overcome any negative repercussions?   In addition, the fellas discuss the movies, TV shows and video games they've been watching and playing.    There's all this and more in episode 59 of The Fun Waste of Time.

In this episode of “The Fun Waste of Time” as a result of “The Last of Us” TV show being such a great adaptation to the video game, it got the fellas thinking about other adaptations of original source material that were done well.  The fellas have a deep dive discussion about movie, TV show and video game adaptations they feel did justice to its original source material.  To make the conversation even more interesting, they expand the discussion to include content not “officially” based on a specific source material, but so similar in tone and done so well, they could be considered the spiritual successor of that source material.  It's a FASCINATING discussion that will have you thinking about what content you'd put into these categories!  The fellas also discuss the recent gameplay reveal and developer update for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.  With the lukewarm to negative reception the game has received from the gaming community, are the fellas in the same camp or are they more optimistic about the game?!    Bethesda's Starfield release date trailer is discussed and a few fellas on the show have an “honest” discussion about their feelings on Game Pass and its offerings.  Buckle up because it's a good one!  In addition, movies, TV shows and video games the fellas are watching and playing are discussed as well.  Movies and TV shows discussed are Scream 6, Star Trek: Picard Season 3, The Good Doctor, The Rookie, The Mandalorian Season 3, Jared from Subway: Catching a Monster, Farmer Wants a Wife, Snowfall and more.  Video games discussed include Hogwarts Legacy, TMNT: Shredder's Revenge and more. There's all this and so much more in episode 58 of The Fun Waste of Time!     

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas discuss the "new" DC Studios and the plans its recently appointed Co-CEOs, James Gunn and Peter Safran, have put in place over the next eight to ten years.  Do the fellas feel that this new phase being called “Chapter One: Gods and Monsters” is a step in the right direction for the recently restructured DC and its iconic comic book characters?  Will this new direction translate to better movies, TV shows and animated features?   The fellas also discuss their initial thoughts and impressions of the HBO Max TV adaptation of the massively popular video game, “The Last of Us”.  Could this be “one of,” if not “THE” best video game adaptation to date, be it movies or TV?  Listen in as the fellas argue their position on the show.    In addition, the fellas discuss the video games, movies and TV shows they've been playing and watching.  The “Watchlist” this episode is honestly gonna be a Fun Waste of Time classic!!  You have to hear it to believe it!!   There's all this and more in episode 57 of The Fun Waste of Time!!   

In Episode 56 - Part 2 of "The Fun Waste of Time", the fellas discuss their “Top Three” Most Anticipated Video Games, Movies and TV Shows of 2023!  Will 2023 be a STELLAR year in the realm of entertainment?  Listen in as the fellas discuss and debate the content they're most excited about in the New Year. The fellas also discuss plans and goals they hope to achieve in the New Year! There's all this and so much more in Episode 56: Part 2 of “The Fun Waste of Time”.

The Fun Waste of Time is back, ladies and gentlemen!!  After a short hiatus, the fellas return in fashion to discuss their “Top Three” Favorite Movies, TV Shows and Video Games of 2022!  In the first of this two-part episode, the discussion centers around the fellas' favorite entertainment experiences of the past year.  Listen in as they list and break down why their selections were deserving of their spot on their favorites list for 2022.   There's all this and much more in Episode 56 - Part 1 of “The Fun Waste of Time”!     

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas dig into the renewed rivalry between Xbox and PlayStation due to the Microsoft Activision-Blizzard deal and the fallout over whether Call of Duty will remain multi-platform or become an Xbox exclusive title.  Is PlayStation hypocritical trying to block the acquisition, since they have many critically-acclaimed and fan-adored games exclusive to their platform?   The fellas also discuss Marvel MCU and other Disney announcements made at San Diego Comic-Con (the world's biggest pop-culture and entertainment media fan event) and D23 (Disney's annual conference discussing all things under the Disney umbrella). In addition, the fellas discuss the video games they've been playing and the movies and TV shows they've been watching.  Games discussed are The Last of Us Remake, Midnight Fight Express, Outriders: Worldslayer, Stray, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Achilles: Legends Untold and more.  Movies and TV Shows discussed include Three Thousand Years of Longing, Elvis, The Rings of Power, John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise, She-Hulk, House of the Dragon, Cobra Kai and much more. There's all this and so much more in episode 55 of “The Fun Waste of Time”!

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas discuss the Warner Bros. and Discovery merger and why the new WB Discovery CEO is canceling a large number of completed DC, WB and HBO Max movies and TV shows.  Is the new CEO doing more damage than good by being aggressive in his efforts to re-establish DC and WB as premium brands worthy of the same respect as Disney and Marvel?  Of course, among the FWT cast, there can be NO consensus! The fellas also discuss the FANTASTIC onslaught of new movie and TV trailers dropped during San Diego Comic-Con (the biggest and most highly-anticipated annual comic book and pop culture convention in the world).  Trailers discussed include Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, John Wick 4, Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Shazam: Fury of the Gods, Black Adam, Lord of the Rings (TV), House of the Dragon and more!      Movies and TV shows the fellas are watching and enjoying are discussed as well.  The fellas share their impressions of the Predator prequel, Prey; Netflix's The Gray Man and Day Shift; TV shows The Orville, Primal, Papergirls, Stranger Things and the list goes on! There's all this and so much more in episode 54 of The Fun Waste of Time!     FWT Website: thefunwasteoftime.com FWT Email: podcast@thefunwasteoftime.com

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas review “Thor: Love and Thunder” and end up in a heated debate about the status of Marvel movies in relation to the Marvel Disney+ shows.  Are the Disney+ Marvel streaming TV shows doing harm to fan excitement for MCU movies?     The fellas also discuss the problem Ezra Miller, the actor who plays “The Flash” in the Warner Bros./DC movies, has created for the studio as a result of bad behavior and multiple allegations of abuse.  Will his actions negatively impact the $200 million-dollar investment Warner Bros. has tied up in “The Flash” movie, for which he is the lead?  Should he be fired? In video games, the fellas have a fantastic discussion about new game announcements and first gameplay reveals for games that debuted in the Xbox, Sony and Capcom showcases this summer.  The Callisto Protocol, God of War: Ragnarok, Skull and Bones and many more are discussed. In addition, the fellas discuss the movies, TV shows and video games they've been watching and playing.  Movies and TV shows such as Thor: Love and Thunder, Top Gun Maverick, The Boys Season 3, The Old Man, For All Mankind, Obi Wan and more.  Video games like Outriders: Worldslayer, TMNT Shredder's Revenge and FIFA 2022. There's all this and more in episode 53 of “The Fun Waste of Time”!       

In this episode of “The Fun Waste of Time,” the fellas discuss their excitement Top Gun: Maverick!  Who's planning to see it at the commercial theater and who is waiting for the home release?  For those regular listeners of the show…think you can guess?    The fellas also discuss whether streaming TV shows from popular franchises such as Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel and DC are outperforming their theatrical counterparts in regards to quality.  Which TV shows are better than the movies and which movies are better than their TV counterparts? In video games, the conversation centers around whether Xbox Game Pass is worth continuing to subscribe to now that the only two AAA exclusive games for 2022 (Arkane Studios - Redfall and Bethesda's - Starfield) have been delayed into 2023.  Are there enough interesting games on the platform to keep the fellas subscribe now that the only two heavy hitters Xbox had planned are delayed to next year? In addition, the fellas discuss the movies, TV shows and video games they've been watching and playing over the last few weeks!  Stay tuned because there are some BANGERS! There's all this and much more in episode 52 of The Fun Waste of Time!

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas discuss the long-awaited Paramount+ TV series, “Halo” based on the popular video game, Marvel Studios' latest show to debut on Disney+, “Moon Knight” and the latest film in Sony's Spider-verse movie franchise, “Morbius”.  The fellas also discuss some interesting statistics that came out of GDC, “The Game Developer's Conference”, which is an industry event held for video game developers, publishers and other professionals annually in March.  For the first time since its inception, Microsoft shared some hard facts and stats about their video game subscription service, Xbox Game Pass, and its impact on the gaming industry and community.  Listen in as the fellas share whether those stats apply to their experience using Game Pass. In addition, the movies TV shows and video games the fellas have been watching and playing are discussed as well. There's all this and so much more in episode 51 of “The Fun Waste of Time”!

It's our ANNIVERSARY, ladies and gentlemen!  The Fun Waste of a Time has made it to 50 episodes!!  While in the grand scheme of things fifty isn't really a lot, but if you take into consideration the fellas only produce roughly one episode a month makes that number becomes a little more impressive!  Their approach has always been QUALITY over quantity. With that said…in this special episode of “The Fun Waste of Time”, what better way to celebrate a milestone than having a non-spoiler AND in-depth spoiler discussion of the recently released movie “The Batman”!  The fellas geek out in their deep dive impressions of the movie and not only discuss major plot points (in the spoiler section), but also minor details that may impact future sequels in the franchise.  The question eventually becomes…did ALL the fellas like the movie?  The answer may surprise you! The fellas also dig into the latest video game news with the headline being the rumor PlayStation is looking to launch a competitor to Xbox's extremely successful video game subscription service, Game Pass.  Do the fellas feel this is necessary and what would it take for them to subscribe? In addition, be sure to listen in for the fellas' thoughts and impressions of the first gameplay footage released for Warner Bros. upcoming Harry Potter spinoff game, Hogwarts Legacy; and the games they've been playing.    There's all this and more in episode 50 of The Fun Waste of Time!

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas discuss the Microsoft - Activision/Blizzard acquisition and how they feel it not only affects them as fans of Xbox and Activision/Blizzard games, but how the gaming community as a whole may be impacted as well.  Will Call of Duty, the biggest video game franchise in the world, eventually become an Xbox exclusive?!  Will Xbox revitalize some of Activision's fantastic back catalog of games put on ice due to all resources going to an annual Call of Duty? The fellas also get deep into games they've playing such as Rainbow Six Extraction, Microsoft: Flight Simulator, Uncharted: Lost Legacy (Remastered) and so on.  In Movies and TV, movies such as Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Matrix: Revolutions and the Scream (remake) take center stage.  TV shows, The Book of Boba Fett and Peacemaker, are discussed at length as well. There's all this and much more in episode 48 of “The Fun Waste of Time”!

It's been a while, but the fellas of the “The Fun Waste of Time” are BACK in this end-of-the-year episode discussing their “Top Three Favorite” movies, TV shows and video games of 2021.  Of course, in “The Fun Waste of Time” fashion, the fellas can't help but challenge one another about the choices their cast-mates list as their favorites of the year.  The discussion gets heated and a bit tense, but always FUN!       There's all this and more in episode 47 of The Fun Waste of Time!

In this episode of “The Fun Waste of Time” Jayson hosts the show!  Listen in as he leads the fellas in a discussion about movies, TV shows and video games they've come to love over the years that were ABSOLUTELY panned by critics and general audiences alike. The fellas get into a heated debate over the best movie trailers and footage released at DC Fandome this year.  What footage from upcoming DC movie releases got them most excited?  Was it “The Batman,” “The Flash,” “Black Adam,” “Aquaman 2” or something else?   The fellas also discuss the movies and TV shows they've watched over the last few weeks.  Was “Dune” everything they hoped it would be? There's all this and more in episode 46 of The Fun Waste of Time!   

In this special “Home Theater Xperience” YouTube episode of “The Fun Waste of Time,” Tarrus does a deep-dive walkthrough and tour of his personal home theater and game-room. He shares insight into choices made to make his theater more PREMIUM than that of his favorite commercial theaters!   In addition to providing a thorough in-depth look at his theater, as well as, the devices and components that enhance the overall experience, he shares videos and clips of how he likes to use the room. Like a kid in a candy store, he shows himself playing recently released video games in his theater and explains why he believes big screen/big sound gaming in a well-designed home theater has NO rival!   He also gives a tour of his PHENOMENAL game room, which doubles as the theater lobby!   Whether you're a hard-core home theater enthusiast or just someone who likes really cool rooms, you DO NOT want to miss this HOME THEATER episode of "The Fun Waste of Time"!   There's all this and much…much more in episode 45 of “The Fun Waste of Time”!   YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZtOa6OUWc8&t=5063s&ab_channel=TheFunWasteofTime   FWT Website: thefunwasteoftime.com FWT Email: podcast@thefunwasteoftime.com   Be sure to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and all other major podcast platforms!   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-fu...   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-...   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mGfr5S...   Google: https://podcasts.google.com/?q=The+fu...   Website Address: https://thefunwasteoftime.com/episodes

In this episode of “The Fun Waste of Time,” Anthony takes the reins and hosts the show!  Even with his “unorthodox” style of hosting, the show somehow manages to stay afloat and ends up being extremely entertaining!  The fellas discuss the age-old question, “is it necessary to read the source material for new movies and TV shows adapted from popular comic books, graphic novels, and books to truly appreciate the storytelling and world-building of the property in question?”.   In true “Fun Waste of Time” fashion, there's no consensus and their answers differ drastically! They also discuss their impressions of the most recent PlayStation Showcase.  Were there any new game announcements that got them excited and ready to hand over their wallets to PlayStation?   In addition, the fellas share the movies, TV shows and video games they've been watching and playing over the last few weeks. As a bonus...be sure to hang out to the very end of the podcast directly after the closing statement to hear some behind-the-scenes banter and how the rest of the cast treats poor, Tarrus.  It may make you shed a tear… There's all this and so much more in episode 44 of “The Fun Waste of Time”!

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time” the fellas give their raw and uncut review of James Gunn's The Suicide Squad and, dare I say, their opinions vary DRASTICALLY!  Based on knowing the personalities on the show, see if you can guess which hosts absolutely loved the movie and which ones were drinking that “Haterade”.  Be sure to listen in because you may be surprised!  In addition, the fellas discuss the games they've been playing.  They share their initial impressions of Xbox exclusive “The Ascent” and dig deep into the game's cyberpunk aesthetic, world-building and gameplay mechanics.  Is this a game that's worth your time?  The fellas give a great answer to this question!  Also, the spiritual successor to the popular and genre-defining first-person zombie-shooter Left 4 Dead, “Back 4 Blood” recently dropped an open beta for fans of the genre to check out the game.  How did the fellas feel being back in this world? There's all this and so much more in episode 43 of “The Fun Waste of Time”!          

We are BACK, ladies and gentlemen!!  After a short hiatus to take some time to get vaccinated and out of the house for the first time since the start of the pandemic, the fellas have finally reunited to put together this PHENOMENALLY fun and entertaining episode of “The Fun Waste of Time”! In this episode, the crew discusses Warner Bros and DC's next big film, Black Adam starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, finally wrapping production; one of the first superheroes to debut in Marvel Comics, “Namor: The Submariner” potentially getting the big screen treatment in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever; and the stand-out graphic novel, Y: The Last Man getting a live action TV series produced by FX and premiering on Hulu September 13th. In videos games, the fellas give their impressions of Valve's new handheld console “Steam Deck” and whether they feel there is room for another addition to the mobile/console gaming market.  They also dig into (Head of Xbox) Phil Spencer's comments about potentially upgrading the Xbox controller based on critically-acclaimed features of Playstation's DualSense controller.  In addition, the fellas discuss what they've been watching and playing since last on the show. There's all this and more on episode 42 of “The Fun Waste of Time”!    

In this episode of “The Fun Waste of Time,” we've got an exciting Home Theater Xperience coming your way! Home theater MEGA-fan, Matt Blair of Brolic Media joins in to assume co-hosting duties and featured in this episode is the PHENOMENAL theater of fellow home theater and gaming enthusiast, Jaremy Pyle. Jaremy is a big fan and avid member of the home theater community, who enjoys nothing more than talking shop about this AWESOME hobby! We were excited to sit down with him to get into the weeds about what he's done in his fantastic space, as well as, talk video games from the home theater perspective. He's also done some pretty cool things in his media/living room that we discuss as well. There's all this and much…much more in episode 41 of “The Fun Waste of Time”! FWT Website: thefunwasteoftime.com FWT Email: podcast@thefunwasteoftime.com Be sure to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and all other major podcast platforms! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-fun-waste.../id1451146727 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-fun-waste-of-time Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mGfr5SCtIl1n2QscqxrA6 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/?q=The+fun+waste+of+time Website Address: https://thefunwasteoftime.com/episodes

In this episode of “The Fun Waste of Time,” Home Theater Xperience is back and in a BIG way!  It's completely dedicated to home theater with some phenomenal guests and fans of the hobby joining in the fun.  Matthew Blair of Brolic Media joins in to co-host the episode and shares some recent remarkable updates made to his theater, as well as, some great news on the professional front. Hussain Pasha of “gameroomtheater” makes his debut and discusses the fantastic design ideas and concepts he's implemented not only in his awesome theater, but his EXTRAORDINARY game-room as well.  You've got to see and hear it to believe it! New friend of the show and fan of the hobby, Arjun Sud of “dreamyourdesigns.com” hangs out to discuss his passion for home theater and the awesome components he chose for his theater. Listen in as this phenomenal panel of like-minded fans and enthusiasts of the home theater hobby share their experiences and discuss the state of the hobby, as well as, movies, game-room/mancave design and other FUN topics. There's all this and much…much more in episode 40 of “The Fun Waste of Time”! FWT Website: thefunwasteoftime.com FWT Email: podcast@thefunwasteoftime.com Be sure to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and all other major podcast platforms! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-fun-waste.../id1451146727 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-fun-waste-of-time   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mGfr5SCtIl1n2QscqxrA6 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/?q=The+fun+waste+of+time Website Address: https://thefunwasteoftime.com/episodes

In this episode of "The Fun Waste of Time," the fellas review and give deep-dive analysis of third-person co-op looter shooter, Outriders.  As the only major new video game release in the first quarter of 2021, Outriders has been polarizing for video game fans and enthusiasts due to its server and technical issues upon launch.  Even with that said, its core fundamentals and game mechanics have been fairly rock solid and, for many…fun to play.  As a result of this, the game has garnered an enthusiastic and thriving community.  However, is Outriders worthy of recommendation?  Well, listen in as "The Fun Waste of Time" crew breaks down their thoughts and impressions of the game, as well as, their rationale for the review grade each of them gave. There's all this and so much more in episode 39 of The Fun Waste of Time! FWT Website: thefunwasteoftime.com FWT Email: podcast@thefunwasteoftime.com Be sure to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and all other major podcast platforms! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-fun-waste.../id1451146727 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-fun-waste-of-time Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mGfr5SCtIl1n2QscqxrA6 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/?q=The+fun+waste+of+time Website Address: ​ https://thefunwasteoftime.com/episodes

If you not only want to hear us talk about these awesome fun topics, but want to see our "lovely" faces as we do so, check out our new "The Fun Waste of Time" YouTube channel! In this episode of "The Fun Waste of Time," the fellas discuss the video game industry's shift to placing more emphasis and resources into co-op gaming experiences, while at the same time still supporting the competitive multiplayer gaming community. With an influx of fantastic co-op games preparing to release in the first half of this year, the crew shares the fantastic co-op games they're most looking forward to playing. In movies and TV, Zack Snyder's Justice League has finally dropped and the fellas give fantastic detailed and SPOILERIFIC insight into their impressions of the film. Listen in to hear how each of them graded the Joss Whedon and Zack Snyder versions of Justice League! There's all this and so much more in episode 38 of "The Fun Waste of Time"! Be sure to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and all other major podcast platforms! FWT Website: thefunwasteoftime.com FWT Email: podcast@thefunwasteoftime.com

In this episode of "The Fun Waste of Time," the crew discusses Crystal Dynamics next-gen release of their tent-pole game, Marvel's Avengers.  Will new and improved next-gen features and the recently announced expansion, “Operation: Hawkeye Future Imperfect” be enough to bring new and returning players back to experience the updated version of the game? You won't believe all the fun these guys have had playing next-gen and updated last-gen co-op games on the new systems.  If you believe, on average, discussions on the show get a bit heated...well, you need to listen in as the crew shares their experience playing co-op games together.  Their competitive nature comes alive, even as they discuss working towards mutually beneficial team-based objectives in game. The crew also shares their excitement after seeing the first few trailers for Warner Bros. next big blockbuster release, Godzilla vs. Kong.  Who is Team Godzilla and who is Team Kong?  In addition, the fellas discuss the recent announcement that Ta-Nehisi Coates, author and writer of numerous critically acclaimed books and articles on American society, culture and politics, is penning the Warner Bros. / J.J. Abrams reboot of Superman.  Do the crew believe Henry Cavill will return to the role or will the role be re-cast?   There's all this and so much more in episode 37 of “The Fun Waste of Time”!     

In Part 2 of “The Fun Waste of Time” episode 36, the crew talks movies and TV.  They have an in-depth and emotionally heightened discussion regarding their impressions of the Marvel Studios TV show, WandaVision.  Who was not a fan of the show at its start?  Have they changed their minds now that the show is at its half-way point?  Listen in to this fun-filled and passionate discussion to see who YOU most agree with!        The crew also discusses movies and TV shows they've watched over the last few weeks.  Were they fans of the Denzel Washington, Jared Leto and Rami Malek HBOMax thriller, “The Little Things”?   There's all this and much more in Part 2 of “The Fun Waste of Time” episode 36!

In Part 1 of “The Fun Waste of Time” episode 36, the crew breaks down their “Top Five” most anticipated video games of 2021.  Each member's highlighted games could not be more different from their fellow cast-mates' selections and shows the varied, eclectic and wide range of genres the fellas are into.    In addition to discussing their most anticipated games, the crew also shares their updated impressions of the next-gen PlayStation and Xbox consoles now that the systems have been out for three months and they all have experience playing both.  Has their impressions of the systems improved over the last few months?  Has their system of preference changed at all?  Listen in to find out! There's all this and so much more in Part 1 of "The Fun Waste of Time" episode 36!

The first “The Fun Waste of Time” episode of the new year has dropped! In this episode, the crew counts down their MOST-ANTICIPATED movies of 2021!  Listen in as the fellas get into a heated, passionate and contested debate about their movie selections and where they fall on their lists.  Due to a massive amount of blockbuster movies dropping in 2021 as a result of most 2020 movies getting pushed back to the following year, the crew struggles with where to place all of these fantastic films on their “Top 10” and “Top 5” lists.    The crew also counts down their “Top 5” most-anticipated TV shows of 2021.  You wanna talk about a great problem to have?  There is so much phenomenal content dropping this year, the crew could only fit a small fraction of the shows they're most looking forward to on their lists.  First World Problems!   There's all this and much, much more in episode 35 of “The Fun Waste of Time”!

This is a condensed and abbreviated version of episode 34 of The Fun Waste of Time, which is a dedicated "Home Theater Experience" episode.  The topic of discussion in this shortened version is our favorite platforms to consume movie and TV content.  The platforms discussed are Kaleidescape, Zappiti, Plex and Blu-ray collecting. If you have time, you can listen to the entire ninety-minute episode, which not only covers the main topic in much more detail, but other fun and interesting topics affecting the home theater community as well.  However, if time is of the essence, this forty-five minute segment of episode 34 may be a better fit for your schedule. If you'd like to see the home theaters of this episode's guests, be sure to visit thefunwasteoftime.com on the Episode 34 web-page and photos of their theaters can be viewed there.

In this episode of “The Fun Waste of Time,” we've got another fantastic “Home Theater Experience” coming your way!  We've gathered a phenomenal panel of home theater enthusiasts from around the country (U.S.) to discuss the merits, advantages and disadvantages of their favorite movie player platforms.  The panel gets into a detailed and meticulous discussion about Kaleidescape, Zappiti, Plex and Blu-ray collecting.  Listen in as they provide insightful commentary about why their platform of choice works best for their individual home theaters and, more specifically, their lifestyle.  In addition, the panel shares their thoughts on the state of content streaming and streaming platforms from the home theater enthusiast's perspective. The panel also talks shop about Warner Media's recent announcement regarding their 2021 theatrically released movies coming to HBOMax day and date.  Is the panel excited about having the option to experience these MEGATON blockbuster movies first in the comfort of their immaculate home theaters?  Do they want this trend to continue?!     There's all this and much…much more in episode 34 of “The Fun Waste of Time”!

In this episode of “The Fun Waste of Time,” the crew has a fantastic discussion about the AT&T/Warner Media announcement that all Warner Bros movies in December and throughout 2021 will be dropped on HBOMax day and date of theatrical release.  Will the crew chance going to the commercial theater to see some of these blockbuster heavyweights on the big screen or play it safe and just stream the content in the comfort of their homes?  How does this affect the home theater community?   The fellas also get deep into whether Disney will have a response to this aggressive move by Warner Media to build up their HBOMax subscriber base.  There are rumors floating around that Disney will pull a similar move with its theatrically released movies by having them debut on its streaming service, Disney+.  Do the crew believe this is something Disney would do?  You won't believe what they have to say! In video games, the Square Enix Marvel's Avengers video game and its failure to recoup its development costs is discussed.  Based on their experiences with the game, the crew predicts whether Square will be able to breathe new life into the game with its post-launch content and plans.  Will it be enough to get its player base to return and turn a profit for Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics?     More time has been spent with next-gen consoles and games.  The crew share if the start of the next generation of console gaming is living up to expectations or if it's been more of a disappointment. There's all this and so much more in episode 33 of “The Fun Waste of Time”.

In this dedicated "Home Theater Experience" episode, the Kaleidescape Movie Management and Movie Collection System is reviewed.  "The Fun Waste of Time" crew gives their hands-on impressions and final thoughts on the premium movie player platform.  Is it worth the excessive price tag?  Listen in to find out! There's all this and more in this "Home Theater Experience" episode of "The Fun Waste of Time" podcast!   

In this episode of “The Fun Waste of Time,” the crew discusses their first-hand impressions of next-gen consoles, Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5! Each member of the crew had the opportunity to play with at least one of the consoles and shares their unfiltered opinions.  Does it really feel like we're in the next generation of gaming or more like a small iterative upgrade? Vin Diesel's most recent movie, “Bloodshot” didn't catch fire at the box office.  However, Sony Studios and the film's producers want another shot at a big screen release to try and launch their alternative to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Valiant Comics Cinematic Universe.  The crew discusses whether a Bloodshot sequel is warranted, or should Sony just hang the towel on their dreams for a Bloodshot franchise. In "Home Theater Experience" this episode, the crew reviews and shares impressions of the Kaleidescape Movie Management and Movie Collection System.  Is the platform worth its excessive price tag?!  Be sure to listen in to find out! There's all this and so much more in episode 32 of “The Fun Waste of Time” podcast!

In this episode of “The Fun Waste of Time,” with just a few weeks until the release of next-gen consoles, the crew dedicates this episode to talk about all the fantastic video game news that dropped over the last few weeks!  The crew shares their unfiltered opinions about the reveal of Xbox and PlayStation's user interface.  Which system made the best first impression and has it changed any minds about which system to get first? With Microsoft and Sony embracing PC as a platform to release their games, the crew gets into a detailed and passionate discussion about the merits of PC gaming in relation to console gaming.  The crew dives head-first into discussing the advantages and disadvantages of both PC and console, as well as, argue their points for the platform they prefer.   NBA 2K21 recently released a new next-gen gameplay trailer that highlights updated features for the game.  With next-gen features like ray-tracing, improved character animations, better ball-handling and higher frame-rates, are these improvements enough to justify the seventy dollar price tag? The crew also spends time talking about all the recent games they've been having a fantastic time playing!  Listen in as they discuss their experiences playing co-op games cross-platform on console and PC.  Was anyone's gameplay hampered or held back due to not having a cohesive shared experience on one platform? There's all this and much…much more on episode 31 of “The Fun Waste of Time”!   

In this episode of “The Fun Waste of Time,” the crew discuss all the FANTASTIC gaming news that's dropped over the last month!  Xbox and Playstation, have finally announced console prices along with launch games for their consoles.  Which platform makes the strongest case for consumers to early adopt their console?  Did any of the crew join in the console preorder fiasco to get their console of choice?! Microsoft recently bought one of the biggest video game publishers in the industry for a whopping $7.5 billion dollars.  Do the crew think this acquisition is enough to help Xbox take the lead from PlayStation this upcoming gaming generation?  Home Theater Experience this episode has an EPIC fan and owner's review of the phenomenal JVC RS3000 Native 4K/8K E-Shift projector!  Paired with a 165” diagonal Stewart ST130 G3 Acoustically-Transparent Screen and a Lumagen Radiance Pro video processor, does this extremely high-end, high-dollar projector warrant its asking price? In movie news, the crew discusses Marvel Studios' announcement that they're making Ant-Man 3!  The studio recently revealed that Jonathan Majors, star of HBO Max hit series, “Lovecraft Country” has been cast in a major role and fans are speculating on who he could be playing. There's all this and so much more in episode 30 of “The Fun Waste of Time”!

In this episode of “The Fun Waste of Time” we've got a phenomenal dedicated “Home Theater Experience” for you!  Industry veteran and long-time home theater enthusiast, Mike Garrett, from AVScience, makes his first appearance on the show.  Mike gets deep into his passion for the hobby, shares in-depth details about design and aesthetic choices in his theater and imparts a bit of Audio/Video knowledge inquiring minds and home theater fans will want to know.  Our second guest, Matthew Blair, of Brolic Media, was one of the first YouTube content creators to produce a series of detailed videos chronicling his experience building his most recent magnificent theater!  He meticulously detailed and tracked his build experience over a number of years and gives thoughtful insight into the build and design process. Listen in as these fantastic guests share their thoughts on the home theater hobby, successes and challenges building their theaters and advice for those in the planning, build or upgrade phase of constructing their home theater!