The Percolator | Presented by The Hourchive

Drew and John pitch content ideas and share Quib(i)bles for a pair of young streaming services.Show NotesHBO MaxQuibi to add TV casting featureWhen the Streetlights Go On sagaWhen the Streetlights Go On (Quibi trailer)

From socially isolated percolation pods (not unlike whatever netherworld John Cena has been banished to), we're back to recap the latest creative endeavors of the WWE, determine how to cheer up sad, alcoholic BenAffleck, and get to the bottom of why we've never seen Batman's origin story depicted in a movie.Show NotesA.J. Styles vs. The Undertaker Boneyard Match at WrestleMania 36John Cena vs. “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt Firefly Funhouse Match at WrestleMania 36

Guest Hourchivists Ashley and Chelsea join us as Adam emerges prematurely from his cryo-crate to celebrate Nick's birthday and consider the social distancing plight of extroverts.Show NotesNick's podcasting briefcase

A new era in Percolation begins. Much like WrestleMania 2, this episode comes to you from three separate locations as we embrace social distancing, an audience-free WWE, the Pokemon-like evolution of WWE characters, and Drew's journey from Star Trek fan to Star Wars stan.Show NotesBray Wyatt taunts John Cena in front of an empty audienceBray Wyatt taunts John Cena in front of an empty audience, accompanied by the Twin Peaks score

Are people covered in teeth creepy? Is there anything inherently funny about the back side of water? Let's find out as John laments the end of Channel Zero and we chart a course through the latest trailer for Disney's live-action Jungle Cruise movie.Show NotesChannel Zero on ShudderCandle Cove tooth guyBrigsby Bear trailerTrailing On: Jungle Cruise trailer 2The back side of waterSEA: The Society of Explorers and Adventurers

You must unlearn what you have learned. We propose a reboot for the DC Cinematic Universe so we can finally see Batman's origin, look forward to Young Adult Yoda, and grade Nick's choices in his fantasy movie mogul draft.Show NotesRob Liefeld's take on the new BatsuitThe Rob Liefeld/Birds of Prey controversy Star Wars: Project LuminousNewcomers podcast

Show notes:Nick's gift

Mike Westfall of the Advent Calendar House joins us for the introduction of a new segment and a controversial take on dragons.Show NotesNick's Midsommer rating on LetterboxdAdam's review of 1917 on Letterboxd

A new era of percolation begins with a look back at the history of the Percolator and a novel argument about Star Wars.Show NotesEp #309 | Rogue One: A Star Wars StoryThe Rogue One blue milk shot

This week we're cataloging Cawomen, correctly pronouncing “crucible,” and kicking off a new podcast.Show NotesQuentin Tarantino dancing on the set of Pulp FictionEp #358 | One and Done MixtapeI Believe in a Thing Called Love music videoUntitled (How Does it Feel?) music videoEp #360 | The Haunted MansionPodcast the Ride: Carthay Circle LoungeDisney+ on TwitterEp #168 | Disney Animated Films Part 1

Resident Muppet expert and guest Percolationist Mike Westfall vindicates both Adam and John on Sam Eagle's “the” and joins the boys to dish on all the Disney parks, experiences, and consumer products announcements coming out of the D23 Expo.Show NotesEp #355 | Quentin Tarantino Vol. 1Quentin Tarantino in The Muppets Wizard of OzBishop Briggs: Dark SideD23 Parks, Experiences, and Consumer Products panel round-up (BlogMickey)The Neverland Club at Disney's Polynesian Resort

Against Drew's wishes, guest Hourchivist Travis is back to talk Cats, fried fair foods, and childless adults at Disney Parks.Show NotesEat Me in St. Louis podcastEp #286 | MurderersEp #266 | WineThe Percolator: The Meat SpotZoobilee Zoo introThe Percolator: All the Magnets Stopped WorkingEp #355 | Quentin Tarantino | Vol. 1Cinema Treasures: The Tivoli TheatreYak: FriedXavier AtencioXXTentacion

It's chaos in the food court this week as Stranger Things 3 incites a vicious vocal brawl, followed by the second (and final) installment of Adam's Set Report. Show NotesEp #354 | CheersTodd Rundgren: Real ManJason Momoa teases the Aquaman trailerStranger Things 3 teaser trailerThe Brotherhood of Batman Podcast

Drew ditches meat, Adam scores specs, John spays the Cats trailer, and Nick gets a new Nick(Main)name.Show NotesX-Men NES playthroughX-Men: Madness in Murderworld playthroughAcid Baby Jesus: VegetableIs Adam's face pinched?Ep #18 | Adolescence Ep #229 | Adolescence ReduxCats trailer

Trailing On, the limits of friendship, and Adam's unattended happy hour.Show NotesEp #352 | The Moon LandingHerb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass: With a Little Help from My FriendsNick and Travis make great friendsPicard trailerLower Decks

This is the Day…that we talk about arguably the most efficient workout, sleepover semantics, the sound one makes when sliding down a spadix, the varying voices of planes, peak Klingon, and a brand-new segment.Show NotesEp #351 | ReduX-menUncanny X-Men (NES) playthroughThe Advent Calendar House: Fruity Pebbles Christmas Commercial Grimes: Laughing and Not Being NormalTake 5Grimes' training regimen(t)Plant Profile: Corpse FlowerHow's He Get That Mustache On?Picard poster

Adam loses first place but wins the entire country of Belgium, Blink 182 botches a major announcement, and George Lucas reveals the secrets of the Whills.Show NotesBlink 182: Generational DivideAnimaniacs: Nations of the WorldRob Paulson: Countries of the WorldAOH at BHSIC2019The Hourchive Deep DiveGeorge Lucas shares his plans for Star Wars Episodes 7, 8, and 9

We return from seasonal break with some advice for Kevin Feige and tales of physical ailments.Show NotesThey Might Be Giants: SpineAdam's avatar rockNick's toeBarbershop Harmony Society International Conference

By popular creeper request, Drew and John dive into what makes the Disney parks especially appealing in contrast to other amusement parks, and then journey to merry old London via Nick's new RPG Bathrooms and Britains.Show NotesEp #348 | Trailing On 2019 Summer Movie PreviewEp #349 | Disney's California AdventureSoarin' preshow with Patrick WarburtonSex Pistols: Anarchy in the U.K.Nick's (London) Dungeon Master screenDrew's character sheetJohn's character sheetAdam's character sheetDomine Dirige NosGolden lady statueMeeting in Progress signWilliam Blake's Ancient of DaysThe queen confronts Drew

Welcome back, summer. It's time to spoil movies we haven't seen and reflect fondly on getting grounded for three months.Show NotesNick's new hatThe Percolator | This Might Be the Hole You're Thinking OfEp #348 | Trailing On: 2019 Summer Movie PreviewThe High Dials: MysterioThe Faculty trailer

Adam and John trade war stories from the casting couch.Show NotesEp #346 | Voyager Golden Record B-Side MixtapeOnce Space Between Each Sentence, They Said. Science Just Proved Them Wrong.They Might Be Giants: Alphabet of NationsEp #347 | Miniature Golf Ghastly hole at Fantasia GardensThe Kinks: Groovy MoviesJohn's Cinematic Ouvre:For Margueritte (2009)The Picture in the House (2009)inanition. (2011)The Plague (2013)

Adam's raggedy brain leads us on a journey from high school graduations and the implications of harboring a grown adult to the incongruity of world travel circa Game of Thrones Season 8.Show NotesEp #01 | ArcadesThe Percolator | The Audacity of John HammondEp #339 | SpeakeasiesEp #346 | Voyager Golden Record B-Side MixtapeCircle of Life (The Lion King)Super Mario Bros. themeIce Cube: It Was a Good DayJohn Coltrane: My Favorite ThingsLaurie Anderson: O SupermanAphex Twin: Girl/Boy SongAdam's eldest goes to promEp #326 | Marijuana

Show NotesBugs Bunny “All I got is two pair”Shadowcat phases a bullet through the Earth

This week Adam schools us on how to go about getting ordained, John laments the complicated matrix of “in-law” relationships, and Drew spoils one of 1994's most beloved movies.Show NotesMaverick climaxBrotherhood of Batman crossover introThe Percolator: The Worst Has Been AvoidedLess Than Jake: We're All Dudes (feat. Kel Mitchell)Dudeism

In a move that's sure to sit well with other Hourchivists, Nick and John give RISE to initial thoughts on the latest Star Wars trailer, try to distinguish what exactly a Mandalorian is, and reflect on how great it is to be living through the ascendance of Jordan Peele.Show NotesEp #339 | SpeakeasiesEp #341 | Adventure GamesDiscovering the Horned King's castle in Sierra's Black Cauldron adventure gameLuniz: I Got 5 On It (featuring Michael Marshall)The Invitation trailerStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker teaser

Drew and John spare no expense and dive into an exacting operational analysis of the original Jurassic Park's ride vehicles and guest experiences.Show NotesThe Percolator | Much Like SantaMike Westfall's spoiler-free review of Captain MarvelThe Hourchive #338 | MeasurementsKendrick Lamar: DNA.The Great Movie Ride vehiclesWalt Disney World Peoplemover vehicleJurassic Park tour scene

John spoils Nick's new podcast unveiling, Nick exposes the questionable science behind a controversial questionnaire, and Captain Marvel pummels pissy bros' sabotage attempts.Show NotesThe Percolator: I Am Scrolling DudeThe Hourchive on: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookTut Tut Child: Eat MeThe Hourchive Ep #286 | MurderersTwisted RanchEncapsulated - The Express Scripts PodcastEncapsulated Valentine's Day SpecialCigna loneliness questionnaire Nick's review of Captain Marvel

Following a little cat business and a brief tribute to Cocoon, we're off to Black Spire Outpost on the planet Batuu in the outer rim of the galaxy's edge. It's Star Wars! We'll take a virtual walk through the shops, eateries, and attractions based entirely on hearsay, then join Clark Dox for a glimpse of Adam's 12-year-old id.Show NotesThe Percolator | February 27, 2019Ep #336 | He-Man and the Masters of the Universe | Part 1A Million People: Dorki09: We've Been to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Life Will Never Be the SameNathan for You: Dumb Starbucks

Oscar talk and travelogues devolve into a tale of cats and cassette tapes.Show NotesThe Percolator | February 22, 2019Stray Cats: Stray Cat StrutDWF Airport SkyLinkAmerican Airlines Safety VideoChildish Gambino: This is America music videoThe Mist ‘colossal beast' sceneThe Hourchive Deep Dive Season One: Give Me 182 Good ReasonsAdam's Tape | Tracklist

Show NotesNew Percolator feedRevamped TheHourchive.comNew Percolator album artEp #335 | Glass (Marcus Movie Madness)Adam's Thanos drawingDrew's Clues | An Hourchive Special Presentation Nick is Really Dumb | An Hourchive Special PresentationAlice Cooper: No More Mr. Nice GuyRyan Adams Dangled Success. Women Say They Paid a Price | New York Times

A quick race through the Prefatorium is followed by the latest holiday party of all time as your Hourchive hosts exchange gifts (and nicknames).Show NotesEp #333 | BestsBecky Lynch throws John Cena out of the ringThe Advent Calendar House: Christmas at Walt Disney World (1978)The Lovesores: Fast FriendsDrew's gifts from JohnNick's gifts from JohnAdam's gifts from JohnDrew's t-shirtJohn's t-shirtNick's t-shirt

Adam single-handedly kills Marcus Movie Madness and spoils Aquaman for everyone.Show NotesEp #329 | Stan LeeStan Lee trading cardSpider-Man: Rock Reflection of a Super HeroRay Noble and Al Bowlly: Midnight, The Stars, and YouThe Shining sequence in Ready Player OneSpider-Man: Far From Home trailerThe Advent Calendar House on A Pinky and the Brain Christmas

How many spidermen are too many spidermen? No such thing for this crew. We're donning our podcast voices for the first time in 2019 to share reactions (and light spoilers) for Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse, rank Billy Joel's two good songs, and get to the bottom of Drew's neighborhood shenanigans.Show NotesEp #331 | IKEABilly Joel: We Didn't Start the FireNick's gift from DrewAdam's gift from DrewJohn's gift from DrewHanwei Practical XL Unveiling

Show NotesHaruki MurakamiWind-Up Bird ChronicleHard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the WorldIQ84Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of PilgrimageBart learns frenchDC UniverseCrazy Rich AsiansThe Great British Bake-OffBig Dreams Small SpacesGrand DesignsChristopher RobinMother!

Discover which of your Hourchive hosts is most likely to join a mob. Show NotesThe Percolator | November 15, 2018Ep #327 | Disneyland (Part 1)Ep #328 | Thanksgiving Flashback SpecialWebster Groves/Kirkwood Turkey Day Wikipedia PageThe Veterans: Be True to Your SchoolA modest bonfireAdam's video of bonfire criticism Drew's Hourchive host sketchPlug: Ambassadors of Harmony Christmas Show

Drew and John convene a throwback steep session to introduce a brand-new creeper, discuss the terrible naming conventions behind video streaming services, and debut the Hourchive Viewmaster.Show NotesThe Percolator | November 7, 2018Ep #326 | MarijuanaVault Disney opening themeBob Iger talk Disney+, etc.

It's a packed house in the steeper this week as all four Hourchive hosts convene to share Creeper comments, consider a world of robot-based retail, dip into haute dog water, and receive a special delivery from Adamzon Flex.Show NotesThe Percolator | October 30, 2018Ep #325 | HalloweenThe Jimi Hendrix Experience: Hey JoeThe Serpent SocietyBen Lee: History of WonderFrozen yogurt “robot”Marvel Studios chief discusses Marvel's Avengers coming to Disney streaming serviceAmazon Flex

One person's technology is another person's witch, and that makes for a very contentious steep this week. Arguments include: DC's animated movies are bad, AT&T's new streaming service is ruining everything, and Ursula is a lame witch.Show NotesEp #322 | WitchesEp #324 | SpidersBaby spiders explodeThe Spits: Witch HuntFootage of Jaoquin Phoenix as the JokerAT&T's WarnerMedia launching “HBO Plus” Streaming Service in 2019Spoilers: Halloween (2018)

In this week's Awesome Spooky Steep, we jam to an Awesome Spooky Mixtape, Creeper Edition; find out if John loved or hated the new Halloween; pitch ideas for improving Spotify; lament the state of streaming service home screens; and critique some recent spooky TV.Show NotesEp #322 | WitchesEp #323 | Spooky Mixtape 2018Ministry: Every Day is HalloweenGreen Day: MiseryRockwell featuring Michael Jackson: Somebody's Watching MeJohn Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, and Daniel Davies: The Shape Hunts Allyson (Halloween, 2018)Ep #321 | The Halloween FranchiseHalf in the Bag: Halloween (2018)The Hourchive on SpotifySpotify testing a “What's New” Timeline Feature | The Verge The Haunting of Hill House (2018)Bird Box trailer The Curious Creations of Christine McConnellChannel Zero: Candle Cove

Adam is shocked into silence by the latest revelation regarding the Worlds of DC, leaving Drew and John to contemplate the possibilities of a James Gunnified DC cinematic universe and ponder the lack of branding in science fiction.Show NotesThe Percolator | October 3, 2018Ep #321 | The Halloween FranchiseMarilyn Manson: Get Your GunnDeadline: James Gunn Boards Suicide Squad 2 to Write and Possible Direct10 Tarantino Brands That Don't Actually Exist

To celebrate our first trip to the Percolator following our season break, we're evaluating craft stores, meeting Drew's new neighbors, assessing the dire state of the Worlds of DC, and feeding on the life-force of spidermen and spiderwomen. Watch out for wolf droppings.Show NotesThe Percolator | August 29, 2018The Halloweentown FranchiseEncapsulated podcastEp #320 | VDisturbing baby scenes: V: The Final Battle | Trainspotting | The Fly 2KuatoInto the Spider-Verse trailer 2Interlude: The Smiths: Back to the Old House

Adam and John catch up on comments, lament the unfair state of holiday retail, and celebrate the return of Joe Bob Briggs.Show NotesComments on:Three Strikes (The Price is Right)The Percolator | August 2, 2018Ep #319 | Trailing On (2018 Comic-Con Edition)Does John Love It or Hate It?Can Adam Convince Kelly?Nick is Really DumbEp #277 | The Beat GenerationInterlude: Ministry | Every Day is HalloweenPercolations on:The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs

Does McDonald's have a basement? Has Damon Lindelof found the secret to adapting The Watchmen? Who is Brad Renfro and what does he have to do with anything? Can you read my mind? If you can, you know it's time to catch up on comments and spend a little time steeping. Show NotesComments on:The Percolator | July 17, 2018Ep #317 | Drive ThrusEp #246 | Bests 2016Ep #318 | Movie Songs MixtapeScotty Doesn't Know (Eurotrip)Special Feature: Can You Read My Mixtape?Interlude: Neil Diamond: HeartlightPercolations on: Damon Lindelof's Open Letter to Watchmen Fans Says HBO Adaptation Will Be An Original StoryBYNWRSandlot Prequel Reportedly in DevelopmentJohn Turturro's Big Lewbowski spinoff

Where were you in 1998? How tall is a giant? How many feet do octopuses have? What's a Disneyland MaxPass? Should Adam have stayed in the military? How could Ready Player One have been worse in a better way? That's just a taste of what's steepin' this week.Show NotesComments on:Ep #314 | Yard GamesThe Percolator | July 3, 2018Ep #315 | The Gateway ArchEp #316 | GorillazPercolations on:Alton Giant Robert WaldowTantakill (Street Sharks)Dan DidioShades of Green Resort at Walt Disney WorldDrew's Disney DollarInfographic: The Terrifying Size of Disney's Media EmpireDrew on Instagram (@gopizzanaut)

Show NotesPocket Universe episodeInterlude: You've Got a Friend in MeThis week we discuss:Welcome to Marwen | Marwencol (documentary)The totally realistic logistics behind the "Remake the Last Jedi" movementA journey to Guitar CenterGlass (2019)Exam (2009)Circle (2015)

While you're heating up the grill and tightening your bunting, spend some time with us in steeper as we get a lesson in scuba breathing, take a deep look at DC's new streaming service, and introduce our new annual gathering, the Marcus Theaters Midwest Monster Squad Meetup. Swim, little fishies!Show NotesComments on:The Percolator | June 28, 2018MTV's Remote ControlEp #314 | Yard GamesInterlude: Elvis Costello & The Attractions: Pump It UpPercolations on:DC Universe trailerGlass teaser posterWolfman's Got Nards trailer

We did it! A record-breaking list of comments leads us into a humid steep on Alex Garland's Annihilation, IHOP's botched burger campaign, and random strangers' dumb ideas about Star Wars. Show NotesComments on: The Percolator | June 13, 2018The Percolator | June 19, 2018Ep #313 | Tiki BarsPercolations on:33 of the Most Savage Memes in Response to IHOP Changing Its NameCampaign to remake The Last Jedi

A Blade Runner 2049 review gives way to a rather serious steep this week. Fortunately George Lucas saves the day as always.Show NotesEp #311 | Frozen TreatsSt. Louis Frozen Custard FactoryThe Percolator | June 5, 2018Ep #310 | Solo: A Star Wars StoryEp #312 | BeetlejuiceThe Percolator | June 13, 2018Frank Sinatra: Summer WindTerry Gilliam loses the rights to Don QuixoteChloe Dykstra accuses Chris Hardwick of emotional, sexual abuseGeorge Lucas' Star Wars sequels would've been all about midi-chlorians

All four of us are in the steeper this week to pay tribute to Anthony Bourdain, pick our Pirates of the Caribbean names, and retrace Jared Leto's journey from terrible to ok and back to terrible again.Show NotesHarb Binli comes to the Hourchive Instagram feed SO Delicious Caramel Cashew Cluster ice creamInterlude music: Iggy Pop: The PassengerAnthony Bourdain's vichyssoise soup recipeAnthony Bourdain on Hidden AmericaDinner for FiveAnthony Bourdain goes to Waffle HouseDisneyland Pirates of the Caribbean reopening day pirate naming card

Show NotesThe Prefatorium02:53 Ep #274 | 30 Rock03:50 Comments: The Percolator | May 17, 201805:06 Comments: Ep #310 Solo: A Star Wars Story10:50 Captain Eo12:49 Interlude: We Are Here to Change the WorldThe Percolator14:14 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild22:50 Mike Westfall's horse names23:23 Solo: A Star Wars Story33:40 The Infinity Incident38:33 Humility - The Gorillaz39:19 Ace, the new bass player for Gorillaz43:19 Will Rimel46:42 Weazel hanging out with Watto50:55 Jim Cummings Reads Star Wars as Darth Pooh and Darkwing Duck

Show NotesThe Prefatorium00:52 Comments: Ep #308 | Marvel's The Avengers: Infinity War04:09 *Spoiler Alert* Infinity War09:12 *End Spoiler*17:04 COMMUTER: Young HeartsThe Percolator18:53 Will John Love it or Hate It: Cobra Kai21:34 *Spoiler Alert* Cobra Kai39:58 *End Spoiler*46:48 *Hourchive Special Announcement*