The Versus Podcast

Mick and Steven fix news! They compare "old media" news sources like CNN and other television news, with the "new media" journalism brought on by the Internet. Along the way they discuss Trump's leveraging of a flawed journalistic structure, the prominence of Tomi Lahren, and offer wildly unqualified opinions about how we move forward. They also talk about their own struggles to separate real from fake news, and strategies they've been trying to develop to make sure that bias doesn't get in the way of finding good, reliable information. Mediabiasfactcheck: https://mediabiasfactcheck.com Cracked podcast on Russia: https://soundcloud.com/crackedpod/the-mind-melting-world-of-putins-russia Unboxing with Dylan Marron: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPGwHnW-HgFmsoN9ed2M9_ioZ0RwTOnBU

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In the second part of their NFL Preview, Steven and Mick go through each division in the NFC, make their playoff picks, and name a consensus Super Bowl LI Champion! Topics include: predictions for the NFC North (2:50), NFC South (22:00), NFC East (43:00), NFC West (1:00:00), as well as a Super Bowl pick (1:23:00). For more One on One Podcast follow us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-1-on-1-podcast/id1080485325?mt=2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/1on1pod

Here at the Versus Podcast, we have so much to say about the NFL that we are doing a special two part NFL Preview Podcast this week! In this episode, we broke down the AFC, previewing each division, making playoff picks and even talking fantasy football for a minute (or 10). Topics include: Previewing the AFC North (2:00), the AFC South (13:30), the AFC East (25:00), and the AFC West (41:10), as well as playoff picks (1:03:20), our AFC Champion (1:09:40), and fantasy football MVPs (1:15:00) Stay tuned for our NFC Preview, coming later in the week. Follow us on Twitter for updates! https://twitter.com/1on1pod

With Suicide Squad marking another infuriating failure for the DC Movie franchise, Mick and Steven discuss how Marvel is leading the movie franchise race and everybody else is playing catch-up. We talk about what the Marvel movies do well, what DC does horribly, and how we reached the blockbuster franchise driven culture we have today!

We're back! After a long break, the Versus Podcast returns with a timeless topic: Harry Potter!! More specifically, the Houses of Hogwarts. Steven and Mick dig into the good--and the bad--about the four houses, and discuss JK Rowling's strategy in creating them. Topics include: all heroes being in Gryffindor (11:00), Neville's awkward role in the story (21:00), how Gryffindor vs Slytherin is actually good vs evil (31:00), why Ravenclaw should've played a bigger role in the story (37:00), wondering why everybody hates on Hufflepuff (45:40), Mick's idea for a Slytherin-centered Harry Potter SEQUEL (105:00), and DC's bizarre Suicide Squad marketing.

Because there's never a bad time to talk about Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Steven and Mick take an in-depth look at the leading characters of the hit movie, discuss how they impacted the movie, what they might do in future installments, and how they made Star Wars more relevant than ever. Topics include: Introducing our heroes (4:00), Finn's endless energy and likability (9:01), Daisy Ridley's amazing performance as Rey (17:50), romance in the Force Awakens (24:00), an Episode Eight preview (42:50), Rogue One (51:00), and the Rap All-Star Game (58:00)

If you're a person, you probably love TV--you may even be watching it right now. Mick and Steven dig into modern TV and how it has changed our lives and reflects our culture. Topics include: an intro to our discussion (2:00), America's addiction to Game of Thrones (4:40), the greatness of Breaking Bad (10:00), what studios get wrong (16:00), why we like seeing TV characters to do bad things (23:00), the popularity of House of Cards (39:45), why pop culture is unfair to DC (45:00), whether binging shows is good for TV (48:00), and wishing a happy anniversary to To Pimp a Butterfly.

The Summer movie season is starting earlier than ever this year, with the Batfleck Batman v Superman opening Friday. To welcome the season, Mick and Steven dig into the way blockbuster movies have changed over the years, starting with Rocky in 1976 and building to the city leveling, Earth destroying extravaganzas on our movie screen today. Topics include: Rocky's cultural impact (2:30), why the Rock is the biggest star in Hollywood (6:00), the Rock in Fast & Furious (13:45), why Die Hard is an important movie (17:45), why the stakes for blockbusters have multiplied (25:00), what future movies may look like (33:20), movies we want to see (41:30), not wanting to see Batman v. Superman (49:20), Steven's pitch for Life is Strange (54:00).

In honor of an enormous Presidential primary, Steven and Mick dig into the heated race between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination. They discuss the case each candidate is making, the successes and challenges of their campaigns, and more. Topics include: an intro to the discussion (2:00), a look at Sanders' political history (6:00), and Clinton's history (10:44), theories attempting to explain Sanders' surge (19:23), Sanders' lack of scrutiny (28:00), how Clinton's disappointing moderation be effective (36:34), and the validity of Bernie's political "revolution" (46:00), and a new segment (52:00)

Mick and Steven journey to the rap world to discuss the way mainstream hip hop has changed in the young century, comparing the lyrics and fanbases of Eminem and Drake. They discuss how Eminem's lyrics do NOT fit in today's culture, and how Drake and Eminem draw from similar fan demos. Topics include a surprise taping location (0:30), Mick's theory about Eminem and Drake's shared fans (1:45), the huge problem with Eminem's lyrics (4:50), the weird truth behind Eminem's fame (10:18), how Drake's music reflects current culture (17:16), Drake's oddly relatable pettiness (29:00), the changing landscape in rap culture (40:00), criticism of the SI Swimsuit Issue (55:00), and a takedown of the Revenant(1:03:32)

On this week's Versus Podcast, Mick and Steven discuss two actors who quietly dominated 2015: Brie Larson, the prohibitive Best Actress frontrunnerfor her work in Room, and Alicia Vikander, Best Supporting Actress nominee for The Danish Girl. If those names aren't familiar, get ready to learn about two of the most talented rising stars in Hollywood. Eventually, the podcast gets into how Hollywood is unfair to women in its casts, crews and audience. Topics Include: The state of art house movie theaters in Northwest Ohio (3:40), Steven stuns Mick with an organic Hammer/Depp Lone Ranger reference (8:23), Mick and Steven give their long awaited opinion on the Gambler, which neither of them have seen (17:18), the lack of opportunities for Women in Hollywood (25:55), the nine lives of Ryan Reynolds' acting career (29:50), Mick making fun of the stars of Point Break and Chris Hemsworth (41:38), Mick and Steven's surprisingly researched Oscars picks (51:32)

In one of the great hidden debates in society, Mick and Steven figure out whether pizza or sandwiches are America's favorite food bread-related food. Can't decide what to have for dinner tonight? We have ideas! Topics include what happened to last week's Kanye pod (1:08), introducing the topic (4:44), Pizza: the ultimate communal food (6:02), the (true) story of the sandwich's creation (10:49), why we're conditioned to think pizza is fun (19:05), why a sandwich=freedom (30:03), why open-faced sandwiches are crazy (37:33), why Chicago pizza beats New York pizza (43:15), is a Hot Dog a sandwich?? (51:18), why we need edible gloves (53:19)

In a special 20-minute micropod Steven & Mick discuss Sunday's Big Game, mostly not directly by name, due to copyright restrictions(?). Topics include: Cam Newton, Destroyer of Worlds (1:55), why Steven dislikes John Elway (4:39), how good is the Denver defense? (6:50), Does Cam or Peyton need the win more? (10:55), picks for the game (16:40), and our dreams for the return of Left Shark (18:30).

In the very first episode of The Versus Podcast, Mick & Steven compare Best Actor contenders and The Departed costars, Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio. Topics include: an Introduction to the One on One Podcast (2:20), Leo's iconic roles (7:20), why every movie needs Matt Damon (9:10), DiCaprio's larger than life persona (17:40), how Leo gave us Batman (25:10), Matt Damon the everyman (29:40), switching roles in The Departed (40:30), and why Mick thinks Steven HAS to see Mad Max: Fury Road (50:00)