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Old friends, Mike Wood and Rob Florance, talk about their lives, their loves and movies and music and video games and stuff.


    • Oct 24, 2014 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 8m AVG DURATION
    • 30 EPISODES


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    Episode 30 - Absolute Thirty-hood

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2014 64:49


    In their 30th episode, Mike & Rob discuss the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake, UFOs and aliens, Star Wars and Halloween costumes!

    Episode 29 - Now That's What Mike Calls Music!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2014 72:37


    Mike & Rob discuss the new David Fincher film, 'Gone Girl', a few other films briefly, then get into some music talk that takes up most of the rest of the episode before briefly visiting a couple of viral web videos... and then they talk about healthy and unhealthy food completely out of the blue.

    Episode 28 - They Might Put Walnuts In It

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2014 62:49


    This week, Mike & "Ron" finish reviewing the new U2 album and check out the new AC/DC song, talk about a possible Iron Man 4 movie, the new CW TV shows, 'Gotham' and 'The Flash' and then revisit some early 1980s cartoon theme songs. Can't beat that!

    Episode 27 - Patchwork Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2014 62:21


    In this week's episode, rather than not making a new episode at all, due to conflicting schedules, Mike & Rob find a new way to make an entire episode worth of material from different places around the globe (well, all within a 10-mile radius, though). They discuss a classic "would you rather" scenario, devise ways to get Rob fired from his job and frame him for murder, and then have a lengthy discussion about the good, the bad and the ugly regarding horror films. Enjoy!

    Episode 26 - Happy Present Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2014 57:29


    Mike & Rob discuss the misbehavior of certain NFL players, the history of a pretend holiday and discuss the popular attitude towards the having the new U2 album forced into your iTunes software... and then review the album. Well, the first half of it, anyway. Then Rob leaves. I guess you don't even need to listen to the show now... you've pretty much read the entire breakdown right here. So why bother?

    Episode 25 - Nobody Doesn't Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2014 88:52


    Mike & Rob are joined by uber-fan and long-time friend, Kristin White, for this extra long, extra discordant episode.

    Episode 24 - You've Got The Touch!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2014 84:32


    This week, Mike & Rob discover that you can stream live video of yourself while recording a podcast! The trick is getting people to actually tune in and watch! They discuss, again, many things about movies, music and TV, take questions from listeners, re-present an opportunity for listeners to suggest an awesome and original way for the guys to do their ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, and then find out that technology can sometimes... well, suck.

    Episode 23 - Kitten Deaths Dot Com

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2014 76:08


    Mike & Rob spend most of this week's episode answering questions from the listeners, talk about their experience at a recent rock concert, and then get into the discussion about the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Dive in!

    Episode 22 - The Deep End Of The Nerd Pool

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2014 76:17


    This week, Mike gives Rob a late review of the most recent Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie (and tries to mention a few positive things), Rob explains to Mike what a typical vacation at Lake Tahoe is like for him - and they even get a quick call from Rob in the future! Then they answer a few questions from the listeners, and get into some more Stephen King novel talk... this time getting a little into his latest novel, "Doctor Sleep", the sequel to "The Shining" (which, of course, leads to more talk about the Stanley Kubrick film). THAT'S ALL!

    Episode 21 - "Bangerang": The Robin Williams Memorial Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2014 67:59


    The entire episode (save for a sidebar about the new Ninja Turtles movie we still haven't seen) is a celebration of the life and works of the great, late Robin Williams, who died on the day of this recording. He will be missed.

    Episode 20 - Claus von Bülow Just Didn't Pan Out The Way We'd Hoped

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2014 64:02


    Gotta admit, this one is very loose and free-form. Mike & Rob discuss movies ("Guardians of The Galaxy"), O.J. Simpson, weigh the pros and cons of doing heroin, (just kidding - it's all cons. Drugs are bad, kids!) and then get specific about why current music is so lame. ENJOY!

    Episode 19 - It's Computerrific!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2014 78:59


    The guys go deep taking an email from an alternate universe, take questions from listeners, cover some movie trailers and other news from Comic-Con '14 (including Mad Max: Fury Road, The Hobbit 3, Sin City 2, and The Simpsons season 26), shill out for a new sponsor, and then work really, really hard to invent "New Rulez Baseball"!

    Episode 18 - It'll Eat You With Its Butt!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2014 78:08


    Mike & Rob discuss the great Mötley Crüe concert ticket debacle of 2014 (and then reminisce about past concert ticket debacles), check out Mike's "Best of Metallica" playlists on Spotify, go on an epic "Grammar Police" rant, featuring a full analysis Weird Al Yankovic's new hit song and music video "Word Crimes", take on a couple movie quote challenges from listeners, explain some technical aspects of the making of Back To The Future II, and then wrap it up with a little bit of Stephen King talk. Check it out! *this is a lie - this podcast has won a grand total of ZERO awards.

    Episode 17 - Karma's A Thing And You Just Experienced It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2014 70:08


    This week, Mike & Rob get back to basics and just cover some interesting new stuff. Rob recounts his weekend excursion to San Diego for the annual "Over The Line" tournament, Mike explains a little bit about his work on the set of a couple commercials, they play a game of "Random", and then discuss movies (22 Jump Street (2014), Jersey Boys (2014), Don Jon (2013), The Langoliers (1995) and Escape From Tomorrow (2013)), new music (Pink Floyd, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, and 'Weird Al' Yankovic), sports (MLB Home Run Derby & All-Star Game) and some recent news (the 6 Californias and Comcast Customer Service).

    Episode 16 - Papatang: The Canadian Assassin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2014 63:41


    The boys have a special guest in-studio this week - a friend from the old high school days - and they discuss a variety of things before playing the "Last Man Stanton" game from the "Doug Loves Movies" podcast and discuss how an immigrant gains American citizenship.

    Episode 15 - Sweatin' To The Reckoning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2014 63:44


    Mike & Rob get into Simpsons Trivia, tell the tale of the making of their first short film, get into a discussion about 'The Shining', discuss some Star Wars Episode Vii news, advertise for a new sponsor, have a visit from special guest "Bane", and talk about Rob's sex-change operation.

    Episode 14 - Santa Claus Vs. The Chupacabra

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2014 57:09


    In this episode, Mike recounts his near-death experience, the show has its first-ever sponsor, Sylvester Stallone calls in, and Rob is challenged with a game of "Mötley Crüe Or Not Mötley Crüe".

    Episode 13 - Can You Even Have Sex With a Frog?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2014 66:33


    In this episode, Rob & Mike (aka "Mike & Rob") start playing some new movie trivia games, discuss Rob's search for Bigfoot, and take questions from the fans.

    Episode 12 - There's Somebody Named 'Jim Jarmusch'?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2014 59:01


    Mike & Rob talk about stuff for approximately an hour.

    Episode 11 - Mr. Mike & Rob Goes to Washington

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2014 62:15


    Damn! Off-script again! Mike & Rob just go to TOWN talkin' about all sorts of shizzle with no plan or direction! (Now we're thinking that might be the best way to go.) But if you MUST know what they discuss, they get into Legos and model cars, the glory of the original Dodge Viper - they go OFF on politics for some reason! - introduce The Grammar Police, talk Oakland A's baseball, and then do a couple movie reviews! Classic pod!

    Episode 10 - Pat Sajak Ruined Our Hawaiian Vacation!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2014 66:37


    Today, Mike & Rob discuss a bunch of things: The 2014 Hawaiian vacation, dogs, Michael Jackson, bad T.V. shows, Jack White, Dave Grohl & Foo Fighters, Axl Rose, H.R. Giger, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Dean DeHaan, Metallica, Sam Rockwell, the new Batman and Batmobile, and, of course, Pat Sajak!

    Episode 9 - Bruce-Dernit!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2014 65:16


    Mike & Rob chatter inanely about hot topics like Back To The Future 2, 80s WWF wrestling, fake vomit, Hulk Hogan and the "New American Gladiators", Google Glass vs. Google Contacts, Bruce Dern, more about Elisabeth Shue, and Rob's Hawaiian vacation(s).

    Episode 8 - The Ancient Phantom of Menacing Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2014 61:08


    In this episode, Mike and Rob discuss Pee-Wee Herman, dying before the age of 50, upcoming movies (Star Wars 7, Justice League, Jurassic World), astronomy, and the first rock albums they ever owned.

    Episode 7 - "I suuuuuuuuuuuuure haven't!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2014 68:54


    Mike & Rob talk about the latest wacky news stories... most of which have to do with stuff from the '80s. Go figure.

    Episode 6 - What Could Possibly Go Right!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2014 68:04


    This week, Mike and Rob discuss AC/DC, U2, the Oakland A's, sequels to decades-old movies, and the exotic and elusive MANgaroo!

    Episode 5 - The Gene Shalit Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2014 87:28


    In their 5th episode, Mike & Rob explain how to tear down a massive backyard structure, debate some random political stuff, mourn the loss of some famous (and not so famous) people, talk about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees... and then Rob almost jumps out of a window.

    Episode 4 - The Quest For Peas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2014 67:45


    Mike and Rob wax nostalgic about their favorite movies and video games from their youth, followed by a quick review of the new Captain America movie.

    Episode 3 - Podcast With A Vengence

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2014 56:49


    Mike and Rob discuss a bit about their college experience, and then reminisce about the time they lived together in a house in San Diego and explain to all you listeners out there how it came to be, how it went and how it all ended.

    Episode 2 - The Search for More Listeners

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2014 68:15


    In this episode, Mike and Rob acknowledge their very first group of listeners and Facebook followers. They talk about those people and give away much of their private information. Grab a pen and listen in!

    Episode 1 - The Saga Begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2014 63:34


    Two buddies, Mike Wood and Rob Florance, start out on their very first podcast mission. It's a little rough but not bad for a first try! Right? (right? hello?)

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