Comics, Movies, Wrestling, TV, Music and so much more are the weekly topics covered on "The Kids on the Escalator Podcast". Hosted by best friends Chris Machete (Machete Comics) & Brenton (Brenton On Tour Podcast), join them every week for a lighthearted and informative chat on all the things you should actually care about!
Chris Machete, Brenton Donnelly
It's all things Cannabis on today's episode! So many questions were answered and no bags of Doritos harmed!
Today, Chris Machete "Deep Dives" one of his favorite Horror movies of all time, "Halloween!"
Satan and Heavy Metal go together like Peas and Carrots. But, do they still? Today Chris breaks down the relationship between the two and dives into "The Acid King" documentary to shine a little dark light into the matter!
David Day (Marvel/DC Comics) stops by to talk about his amazing career at Marvel and DC Comics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Gondek (Deconstructive Pop Artist) stops by to chat about his amazing work, studio, and life as a Deconstructive Pop Artist! Matt Gondek is a Deconstructive Pop Artist, whose work is possessed with a punk rock spirit, celebrating rebellion and destruction. With a visceral pop color palette and a disarmingly playful tone, he tears down cartoon idols, akin to slaughtering our modern-day gods. Born in 1982, his creative voice is rooted in the 90s; as a true conduit of his generation and their potentially pointless search for meaning and purpose amidst a cruel life in a flawed world. He boasts sold-out exhibitions in his home of Los Angeles as well as New York, Paris, Bangkok, and Hong Kong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Todd Kerns (Slash/Toque/Age of Electric) stops by for all things Seinfeld. We dive into our favorite episodes, characters, moments, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bill Welychka (Good Morning Kingston/Former VJ on Much Music) stops by to discuss his amazing career in broadcasting and the launch of his new book! Also, we dive into life at Much Music, the tour and documentary, and more! For all things Machete Comics Visit: https://www.machetecomics.ca/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brent has returned and we discussed a lot! What are the Top years in Music History? Also, many Hollywood Celebs are being canceled due to their behavior. Is it part of a bigger plan? What are the top Hollywood Conspiracy Theories out there? Is CM Punk bad for business? We discuss what might be the issue... All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, Chris Machete "Deep Dives" into his favorite movie of all time; "The Shining". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Edge just wrapped up his current contract with WWE. Or, did he? We break down what it may look like moving forward for the "R" Rated Superstar! Plus, we break down our Top 5 BBQ'ing songs. You may be surprised who made the list! Plus, as always, comic book talk and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Remember Plane Girl? Did she see Aliens on that plane? What did she actually see? Well, she has resurfaced with a bit of an explanation. Plus, who are the Top 5 most Overrated wrestlers of all time? Our list will get you talking! Chris talks comic books and dives into what he's been up to lately! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What are some of the best album covers of all time? We give our week;y top 5 lists. Chris chats Summerslam! Plus do Leprechauns exist? Chris Machete breaks it all down? #criermedia #top5lists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
UFOs are here! Word is out that the government is pulling little green men out of ships and Chris discusses what it all means! Plus, What are some bands that you don't like but maybe should? We give our weekly Top 5 list. Also, the Comic Book of the Week, Chris's thoughts on the state of wrestling, and more! #livefrommachetecomics #criermedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What are our listeners' favorite Hair Metal bands of all time? Chris discusses their submissions and gives his thoughts! Plus, did you see "Plane Girl" go viral? Where is she? Has she vanished? Did the Government take her? So much to discuss this week on the "Cult of Machete" conspiracy discussion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, Chris discusses all things KISS! As they wind down their career, what are the best albums, merch, memories, and more! Plus, "The Cult of Machete" conspiracy theory weekly chat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today Chris talks about his favorite Simpsons episodes of all time. Plus, what is "The Mandela Effect?" Chris breaks down some of his faves and asks, "Is Brent actually WWE Superstar LA Knight?" All this and more.. Also, Live From Machete Comics is now #1 in Saudi Arabia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris dives into some very very rad toys and breaks down the latest Conspiracy Theory about the smoke that took over NYC! Plus, have you seen the Dark Side of the Ring? Chris breaks down the latest episode. Brent is still being frisked overseas..... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Machete goes it alone to bring his Top 5 lists and Brent crashes it from Israel! Plus, Chris chats Owen Hart and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We were ACTUALLY together Live for once at Machete Comics! We played games, chatted about wrestling, movies and comics and so much more! Just listen to the fun we had!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What are our favorite WWE/NWA/WCW wrestler theme songs of all time? Today we break down our top 5 and throw a few in of our least faves as well. Plus, there is a new Star Wars movie on the way about Rey Skywalker and maybe just maybe they will fix her origin story? All this and more.. For all things Machete Comics: https://www.machetecomics.ca/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Simpsons have predicted some major world events and today we discuss our favorites! Plus, we are huge Ancient Aliens supporters and we dive into what that actually means!!! For all things Machete Comics please visit: https://www.machetecomics.ca/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Todd Kerns (Slash/Toque) returns to the show to offer some life advice, break down Season 3 of "The Mandalorian" and drop a brand new song from his band TOQUE! For all things TODD: https://toddkerns.com/ For all things Machete Comics: https://www.machetecomics.ca/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we break down all the action from Wrestlemania weekend! We then list our top 5 flawless albums and cap the whole episode off with Darren Pfeiffer (Goldfinger/Dangerous Darrin Podcast). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wrestlemania is just around the corner and today we welcome Rob Furnish (Talking Buds Podcast) and Caryma Sa'd to the show to break down all the potential action and predictions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's been one year since the slap that was heard around the world and it's Oscar Night tonight! Chris Rock destroyed Will Smith on Netflix and we break it down. Woody Harrelson did a monologue that has everyone talking about the Anti Vax crowd again. Was he being funny or serious? Does Jim Carrey get a pass for being awesome even know he's a bit off? There is a lot of controversy around him and we give our thoughts! Plus, some Mandalorian chat and of course a bit of Seinfeld! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we continue our chat about MK Mind Control and where how it relates to Hollywood mind control. Plus, Woman's wrestling is back at the forefront of all promotions, and we talk about why that might be. Chris challenges Brent to some Seinfeld trivia and Brent updates on his current travel to South America. Here is the secret hidden Seinfeld episode from Curb Your Enthusiasm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Cbz4_Arx8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 22 is Pink Shirt Day across Canada and today we welcome James P. White (95.7 Cruz FM) to the show to discuss his Pink Shirt Day Cause and the bullying he had to endure as a little person growing up. We then discuss the James Gunn DC shakeup news and give our thoughts on what it might look like moving forward. The MK Ultra Conspiracy Theory will blow your mind. CIA Human Experiments, wack-job doctors, LSD, and more. It's one of the most controversial topics to ever grace our Canadian News and we break down some of it today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are the Aliens finally here? We break down all the recent UFO talk and shootdowns! Then, Ryan Lindley stops by to break down the conspiracy surrounding the Ohio Train Derailment and the new "Flash" trailer is here! We break it all down on this week's show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stanley Kubrick's last film before he died was "Eyes Wide Shut" starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. It touches on some serious issues like grooming, misogyny, and control. Hollywood is under a microscope since the "Me Too" movement started more than ever and today we discuss whether this film would have been made today, what needed to be changed in order for it to come out, and its similarities to the current state of Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today Chris Machete talks all things "Walking Dead" and welcomes special guest John Guarnieri (Spear Talk Podcast) to the show to chat more Bigfoot theory and even a little bit of Stanley Kubrick! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, Chris Machete breaks down all things Bigfoot! Does "IT" exist, why are we so fascinated by the story and more! Plus, DENT stops by to give his thoughts since he spends all of his time in the woods! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Live from Machete Comics" is here! Born out of the ashes of the Kids on the Escalator Podcast, the new show is more variety show based with segments, more reviews, conspiracy theories, and more! It's the first episode and we come out Lightsabers blazing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Kids on the Escalator Podcast comes to an end this week with our annual "It came from the Basement" episode. We welcome all sorts of guests to show off some cool old retro toys and even some new products not on the market yet. Thank you for your support. We are beginning our new show shortly right here on this feed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we discuss our favorite John Hughes movies and their impact on Pop Culture! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Machete is launching a new show and today he talks all about! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who are the most underrated metal bands of all time? The panel discusses. Plus, we have BIG news about the future of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we discuss all aspects of "The Simpsons". Who are our favorite characters? What are our favorite episodes? What impact on society does the show have? All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's the first of 3 weeks of Horror movie chats. Today, it's Chris Machete's picks from 15-10. Plus we are joined by Ashley Lindley to discuss her faves until she was interrupted by her husband Ryan "Vorhees" Lindley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who are some of the most underrated punk bands of all time? Darrin Pfeiffer (Goldfinger/Dangerous Darrin Show) and Gary Begner (Hellaphant/Lame) stop by to offer their lists, discuss all things punk rock, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who are some of the most underrated rock bands of all time? Today we welcome Darrin Pfeiffer to the show to offer his list and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The NHL kicked off tonight and we welcome Rob Furnish to the show. How will the Maple Leafs do? What expectation's for the "Core 5?" Our Stanley Cup Predictions. Plus, we dive more into Thor, Andor, She-Hulk, and More! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jenn Fiorentino (Singer/Songwriter) stops by to chat about her career thus far. Jenn has a great YouTube following, and a great online presence but has been sidelined due to Long Covid symptoms. How has this affected her career? What steps is she taking to remedy and what's next for her? Plus, Dean Blundell stops by to debate Chris Machete's review of Thor (Love and Thunder). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 3 is here and today we review Thor (Love and Thunder). Was it good? Was it bad? Plus we get a touch serious and address the issue of overbearing parenting when it comes to kids in school. Should they be pressured to do well if they hate school? What are the alternative options? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We wrap our latest Season chatting about our dream casting for obscure Marvel characters, Woodstock 99 on Netflix, Chris is raising money for displaced dogs, the new Mandalorian trailer is out, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What are YOUR favorite Sitcoms of all time? The Jury is out on the best era in TV but we both agree that some incredible shows were created during our time. Today we discuss ours and the influence they had on us. Plus, Chris has a benefit coming up to assist displaced animals to talk about and we dive a little into the current state of the Toronto Maple Leafs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"The Boys" have returned for Season 3 and people can't stop talking about it. Have you watched it? Are you traumatized? There is so much to break down and discuss so far and we give our thoughts. The Avs have won the Stanley Cup and Kadri wasn't afraid to take a shot at Toronto Maple Leaf fans on the way out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 4 dropped last week and we finally were able to discuss it, Chris Machete has some thoughts on the Star Wars fanboys, Plus, the Stanley Cup Finals are starting and we make our predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #3 of Obi-Wan Kenobi is here and today we break it all down. The arrival of Darth Vader HAS to be one of the most anticipated arrivals in TV history and it did not disapoint. Is this series everything you hoped? Plus, Ontario just had their Provincial Election for Premier and Chris Machete is all fired up about it. We take a few political minutes and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Obi-Wan Kenobi is here! Disney + has released the first two episodes and we couldn't wait to dive into what we think will be the best Star Wars series yet! Was it everything we hoped for? Where do we think the series will go? What's next for Star Wars after this? So much and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Conspiracy Theories are everywhere right now. Who better to have on than former Secret Service agent and the host of the Spear Talk Podcast, John Guarnieri to chat about it all? Why haven't we gone back to the Moon? Who shot JFK? MK Ultra? What's the deal with the Pyramids? We cover it all this week. Plus our "Nerds on Ice" segment returns as we break down Round #1 between the Leafs and Lightning in the Stanley Cup Playoffs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Todd Kerns (Slash/Toque) returns to the show to offer his thoughts on "The Batman", Obi-Wan on Disney +. his favorite Conspiracy Theory and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices