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RMR 0321: Special Guest, Bears Rebecca Fonte, joins your hosts, Chad Robinson and Russsell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Back to the Future Part II (1989) [PG] Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction, Action, Starring: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Tom Wilson, Elisabeth Shue Jennifer, James Tolkan, Jeffrey Weissman, Casey Siemaszko, Billy Zane), J.J. Cohen, Charles Fleischer Directed by Robert Zemeckis Recorded on 2025-05-21
"No! It can't be. I just sent you back to the future!" - Doc Brown"No, I know. You did send me back to the future. But I'm back - I'm back from the future..." - Marty McFly That's right, we're back assembling podcasters from around the world (and all timelines) to celebrate the 1989 blockbuster sequel, "Back to the Future - Part II" - starring: Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, produced by Steven Spielberg, and directed by Robert Zemeckis! Podcasters Featured:Erik Slader from Epik Fails of History, Comic Zombie, Nerdeagram, and The Super Switch ClubZack Derby (and Bob) from The Great Pop Culture DebateElyse, Kaslo 25, and Kaeldrannas from The Super Switch ClubBen from Dragoon EffectJustin Ache from Epik Fails of HistoryStephen White and Laceya from PencilPaperProductions.comDouglas Gale from What's Your Damage?Kory Torjussen from The World Is My BurritoJohnny from The Rapper's CornerJed Shaffer from First Gen GamersAnd Matt Shea from You Didn't Ask For This!(Edited by Erik Slader / Music by Vigo @DeftStrokeSound!) The Podcasters will Assemble again... If you would like to be featured on an upcoming episode head over to: https://probablywork.com/podcasters-assemble/You can also join the discussion in our Discord serverSupport us on Patreon or Buy Our Merch!Network InfoThis podcast is a production of the We Can Make This Work (Probably) Network. Follow us below to keep up with this show and discover our many other podcasts! The place for those with questionable taste!Twitter | Facebook| Instagram: @probablywork www.probablywork.comEmail: ProbablyWorkPod@gmail.com
Episode 238 of Tom Clark's 6M Podcast focuses on Back to the Future Part II. Tom Clark and Phil Lindsey look back at the time travelling classic starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, complete with backstage info and story analysis. Should the B2F universe be revisited at some point, or should the trilogy continue to exist on its own? Dive into that, and much more! Visit Boink Studios: https://boinkstudios.com Follow the show on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/boinkstudios.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/6MPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/6mpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/6mpodcast/ For more from Boink Studios, check out the links below: Tom Clark's Main Event: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tom-clarks-main-event/id910362334 Two Nations Under Ted: A Ted Lasso Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-nations-under-ted-a-ted-lasso-podcast/id169387035 © Boink Studios 2025
Podcasters Assemble - Season 12 is... BACK TO THE FUTURE!!! (Just in time for its 40th Anniversary!)For our latest goofy promo / intro, we recruited Stephen White (Horror Ramblings) who did an excellent "Doc Brown", but had to keep recasting the role of "Marty" who was played by: Mike from the NeatCast, TroytlePower, and Erik Slader... (Check out the behind-the-scenes bloopers on our Patreon!)1 - Back to the Future (1985) - Due: May 5th!2 - Back to the Future: Part II (1989) - Due: June 2nd3 - Back to the Future: Part III (1990) - Due: July 7thBonus: BTTF - The Game, the Ride, the Animated Series, etcSubmit here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcwchpJ_yOgYLh6O-ODSfAR9tNsf_8lfys5Wj31mQpvfBumA/viewformThe Podcasters will Assemble again... If you would like to be featured on an upcoming episode head over to: https://probablywork.com/podcasters-assemble/You can also join the discussion in our Discord serverSupport us on Patreon or Buy Our Merch!Network InfoThis podcast is a production of the We Can Make This Work (Probably) Network. Follow us below to keep up with this show and discover our many other podcasts! The place for those with questionable taste!Twitter | Facebook| Instagram: @probablywork www.probablywork.comEmail: ProbablyWorkPod@gmail.com
This week on Rebel Nerd Radio, JD and Steve fire up the DeLorean and travel back to 1989 to revisit Back to the Future Part II! They share their first experiences with the film, casting changes and spend some time talking about the consequences of bad choices. Plus, they discuss the film's thrilling cliffhanger that set the stage for Back to the Future Part III. They also cover the latest news in Star Wars, comic books, and pop culture. #rebelnerdradio #popculture #backtothefuture #starwars Show Links:The Comic Den - https://tinyurl.com/2very2yv Otter Limits Newsletter - https://otterlimits.substack.com/ Follow us at https://bio.link/rebelnerdradio
Darren and Dylan are joined by Marty McFly expert Adam Pateman to drink a Pepsi Perfect and discuss Back To The Future Part II...and drink. Digressions include the 80's, the time travel causation loops (Dylan is obsessed) how many Biffs is too many Biffs? RIP George McFly, died March 15, 1973...Dylan Rhymer's stuff HEREAdam Pateman Party Pal! HERE
It's time for one of those huge episodes. Well, it's a four parter anyways. 1989 was an okay year for horror movies but for me it felt like the beginning of the end of a certain style of horror that really came to prominence in the early 80s. But, what do I think was the very greatest horror movie that came out during 1989? Well, here we have the top 10. The worst 10. A slew of also rans. Some awesome mates. Some special guests. Several pints of beer and a 6+ hour running time split over 4 episodes. This is 1989, A Year In Horror.It's a pretty long journey this one, part 3 of 4 in fact. I am going to give you the time codes below so if you don't want spoilers then, please, avert your eyes.You can now support A Year in Horror via the Patreon.Theme Music by Max Newton& Lucy Foster.Email the podcast at ayearinhorror@gmail.comDon't bother following the podcast on Facebook. But feel free to...Follow me on Twitter.Follow me on Instagram.Follow me on Letterboxd.Below are the timecodes for all the different segments and my guest links. Feel free to let me know where you think I got it wrong or right and of course stay safe out there & I'll see you next month.0.34 - The McPherson Tape (w/ Dean Alioto)33.43 - Sci-Fi Corner48.42 - Shocker55.35 - The 'Burbs59.37 - Also Rans (Part 4)1.02.09 - Tetsuo: The Iron Man (w/ Amber T)1.31.25 - Edge of Sanity (w/ Lono)
Back To The Future MonthBack To The Future Part II [1989]: Episode 333If you think you have seen this movie before you kind of have. Well maybe about half of it at least. Back to the Future Part II revisits A LOT of the first movie but in a very unique way.#BackToTheFuture #TimeTravel #MovieReview
Back to the Future Part II & III is a platform game based on the movies of the same name. The object of the game is to collect misplaced objects from various time periods like 1955, 1985 and 2015, and bring them back to their proper time period and location. The game often requires the player to solve a small puzzle to figure out what item fits the location he has found. Support NEStalgia directly by becoming a member of our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Nestalgia Members at the $5 and above level get access to our brand new show NEStalgia Bytes. A look at the famicom games you can play without any Japanese knowledge! For More NEStalgia, visit www.NEStalgiacast.com
Step into the DeLorean with hosts Krissy Lenz and Nathan Blackwell as they revisit the mind-bending 1989 sequel Back to the Future Part II. This zany time-traveling adventure pushes Marty McFly and Doc Brown to their limits as they navigate multiple timelines, alternate realities, and a dystopian version of Hill Valley ruled by the villainous Biff Tannen.The hosts dive deep into how Back to the Future Part II differs from its predecessor, noting its darker tone and more complex narrative structure. They explore how the film effectively splits into three distinct sections: the retro-futuristic 2015 sequence, the nightmarish alternate 1985, and the return to 1955 that cleverly interweaves with events from the first film. Nathan shares his initial disappointment with the sequel upon its 1989 release, while Krissy maintains her longtime love for its imaginative storytelling.Special praise is given to the performances, particularly Thomas F. Wilson's versatility in playing multiple versions of Biff Tannen and Lea Thompson's range as various incarnations of Lorraine. The hosts also discuss how the film introduced many viewers to concepts like the multiverse and alternate timelines through Doc Brown's simple yet effective explanation of the space-time continuum.Other topics covered:The film's prescient portrayal of Biff as a Trump-like figure in the alternate 1985The extensive merchandising campaign, including Pizza Hut's promotional sunglassesChristopher Lloyd's ageless performance as Doc BrownHow the film serves as part one of a larger story concluding in Back to the Future Part IIIThe practical effects and set design used to transform Hill Valley across different time periodsThe controversial addition of Marty's "chicken" character flawThe enduring appeal of the film's retro-futuristic 2015 aestheticThe Universal Studios clock tower set and its various iterationsWhile rating the film, Nathan gives it a 7.5 out of 10 sports almanacs, noting how his appreciation has grown over time, while Krissy awards it a solid 9, placing it just below the perfect 10s she gives to parts one and three. The hosts conclude that while Part II may be the most divisive entry in the trilogy, its ambitious storytelling and creative world-building have helped it age into a unique and essential chapter in the Back to the Future saga. --We couldn't do this without your support of The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast! Thank you!Join now for: $5/Month • $55/year • Learn More
You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review! Today, we're gearing up to explore some of the most creative and memorable inventions ever seen in film. After that, we'll dive into the inspirational true story featured in Spare Parts (2015), and take a nostalgic look at the inventive undersea adventures of Sharkey and George.Top 5 Inventions in Movies:The DeLorean Time Machine - "Back to the Future" (1985) - Probably the most iconic movie invention, the DeLorean time machine not only serves as a critical plot device but also became a cultural symbol of time travel, thanks to its unique design and the compelling narrative it drives.The Neuralyzer - "Men in Black" Series - This small, pen-like device used by the Men in Black to erase people's memories is a clever invention within the series. It's a pivotal tool that allows the organization to maintain secrecy and adds a humorous element to the plot whenever it's deployed.The Hoverboard - "Back to the Future Part II" (1989) - Another invention from the Back to the Future franchise, the hoverboard has captivated audiences and inspired real-world technology developers with its cool, futuristic appeal and the fun it adds to the movie's action sequences.Iron Man's Suit - "Iron Man" Series - Tony Stark's Iron Man suit is a marvel of movie technology, blending incredible defensive capabilities and firepower with sleek aesthetics. It's an invention that's central to the character's identity and the storyline across the Marvel Cinematic Universe.The Invisibility Cloak - "Harry Potter" Series - This magical artifact from the world of Harry Potter allows the wearer to become invisible. It's not only a fun element within the movies but also serves as a crucial plot device in several key scenes, blending magic with the theme of stealth and protection.Spare Parts is a compelling drama based on the true story of four Hispanic high school students who form a robotics club under the guidance of their teacher. With no experience, a limited budget, and used car parts, they build an underwater robot that must compete against reigning champions from prestigious colleges at a national robotics contest. The film is inspirational, highlighting themes of perseverance, ingenuity, and teamwork.Sharkey and George, the crime busters of the sea, is an animated series that taps into the charm of underwater adventures and inventive detective work. Although more simplistic, the gadgets and creative problem-solving in the show offer a lighter, engaging take on inventions and their use in storytelling, making it perfect for young viewers.Whether you're fascinated by the high-tech allure of Iron Man's suit or the whimsical charm of the invisibility cloak, today's episode promises a thrilling exploration of cinematic creativity. Join us as we delve into these ingenious movie inventions and the stories they tell, inspiring awe and wonder in viewers of all ages.
Late Nights at Blockbuster Back to the Future Part II Novikov November continues as we hop back into the Delorean with Doc and Marty to head to the future…then back to the present….but it's the wrong present….so we go back to the past….to make it the right present….but it's all okay because we get hoverboards out of the whole deal, so it's completely worth it and not confusing at all. So turn Lithium mode on, undo the power laces on your sneakers, maybe put some money on the Cubbies, and enjoy the ride as we discuss Back to the Future Part II. Intro/Outro music by friend of the podcast Seth Gilbertson. Find more music at iTunes (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/seth-gilbertson/1155231950) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/sethgilbertson/videos)
We've got recaps, picks, hot takes on teams that are cruising and cold takes on coaches that needed to be fired by now! Stay 'til the end if you wanna hear us chat about Back to the Future and Back to the Future Part II, but strangely, no mention of Back to the Future Part III which is a western and honestly rocks.
We review Back to the Future Part II (1985) on The Atomic Cinema Experiment. This is a sci fi movie podcast. Back to the Future 2 is directed by Robert Zemeckis and stars Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv all links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Email: mftvquestions@gmail.com Audio version: https://the-ace-atomic-cinema-experime.pinecast.co
For Patreon subscriber Erin Burgess! Fact of the Day: Simon Wells, great-grandson of science fiction author H.G. Wells (who, among other works, wrote “The Time Machine”) was hired as a “Future consultant” for Back to the Future Part II. Triple Connections: Dunder Mifflin, A Bank, A Family Tree THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:23 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithBudds INSTANT DOWNLOAD DIGITAL TRIVIA GAMES ON ETSY, GRAB ONE NOW! GET A CUSTOM EPISODE FOR YOUR LOVED ONES: Email ryanbudds@gmail.com Theme song by www.soundcloud.com/Frawsty Bed Music: "Your Call" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ http://TriviaWithBudds.comhttp://Facebook.com/TriviaWithBudds http://Instagram.com/ryanbudds Book a party, corporate event, or fundraiser anytime by emailing ryanbudds@gmail.com or use the contact form here: https://www.triviawithbudds.com/contact SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL MY AMAZING PATREON SUBSCRIBERS INCLUDING: Linda Elswick Ansley Bennett Mom & Mac Lillian Campbell Lynnette KeelJerry Loven Jamie Greig Rondell Merritt Sue First Nick Vogelpohl Adam Jacoby Adam Suzan Jeremy Yoder Chelsea Walker Carter A. Fourqurean Tiffany Poplin Bill Bavar Courtney Cassal Daniel Hoisington-McArthur Paula Wetterhahn Justin Cone Steven LongSue FirstKC Khoury Keith MartinTonya CharlesBen Katelyn Turner Ryan Ballantine Justly Maya Brandon Lavin Kathy McHale Selectronica Chuck Nealen Courtney French Nikki Long Jenny Santomauro Jon Handel Mark Zarate Keiva BranniganLaura PalmerLauren Glassman John Taylor Dean Bratton Mona B Pate Hogan Kristy Donald Fuller Erin Burgess Chris Arneson Trenton Sullivan Josh Gregovich Jen and NicJessica Allen Michele Lindemann Ben Stitzel Michael Redman Timothy HeavnerHarlie WestJeff Foust Sarah Snow-BrineRichard Lefdal Rebecca Meredith Leslie Gerhardt Myles Bagby Jenna Leatherman Vernon Heagy Albert Thomas Kimberly Brown Tracy Oldaker Sara Zimmerman Madeleine Garvey Jenni Yetter Alexandra Pepin Brendan JohnB Patrick Leahy Dillon Enderby John Mihaljevic James Brown Christy Shipley Pamela Yoshimura Cody Roslund Clayton Polizzi Alexander Calder Mark Haas Ricky Carney Paul McLaughlin Manny Cortez Casey OConnor Willy Powell Robert Casey Rich Hyjack Matthew Frost Joe Jermolowicz Brian Salyer Greg Bristow Megan Donnelly Jim Fields Mo Martinez Luke Mckay Simon Time Feana Nevel Brian WilliamsJordania of ZeilingriskS
Jacques and Joe regale Biff with tales of comedy and geeking out. Thursday, they saw "Queen of Boston Comedy" Christine Hurley perform live. Friday, Jacques was a finalist at Wicked Funny's 2nd Annual Merrimack Valley's Funniest Person Contest! Then on Saturday, they paid a (for Joe, third) visit to the Shea Family "Back to the Future" Museum in Hubbardston, Mass, and capped the day off with a special 35th anniversary screening of "Back to the Future Part II"! Plus, Jacques not-so-humble brags about meeting two-time Stanley Cup winner and Boston Bruins legend Derek Sanderson at a recording of Mark Riley's Chirping Zebras hockey podcast! Listen here: https://chirpingzebras.com/?post_type=podcast&p=2020 Also more NHL talk, assorted yuks, and a whole lotta yums! Jacques on IG/FB: Carnivalpersonnelpodcast – TiKTok: JacquesFunny Twitter is @CarnivalPodcast @TheJacques4 Biff on Twitter is @BiffPlaysHockey Joe on Twitter is: @Optigrabber Opening Song: "Gomer" by Beyond Id Closing Song: "Bookends" by Beyond Id
youtube.com/@whatsoundsawesome Happy BttF Day Chrononauts!!! We got a little busy this Fall, so I am going to remind you of ALL the great PAST Back to the Future content we have for you this PRESENT for enjoying NOW, or in the FUTURE!!! Prepare for a time-twisting adventure as "Time Pop: The Time Travel Movie Podcast" dives into the iconic sequel that took us back to the future and then some!
Press X Join the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rw Topics: Echoes of Wisdom sold 200,000 retail units in Japan in its first week, the second biggest Zelda launch on Switch behind Tears of the Kingdom https://x.com/GameDataLibrary/status/1841846709774655752 The Nintendo Museum shop is limiting sales of some items after just one day https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-nintendo-museum-shop-is-limiting-sales-of-some-items-after-just-one-day/ Saudi Arabia cuts stake in Nintendo after report said it was considering increase https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/08/saudi-arabias-pif-cuts-stake-in-nintendo-after-report-said-it-was-considering-increase.html Masahiro Sakurai YouTube channel is scheduled to conclude soon https://x.com/Sora_Sakurai/status/1841424960151228598 Level-5 CEO hints that Nintendo convinced him to agree to another Professor Layton game https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/level-5-ceo-hints-that-nintendo-convinced-him-to-agree-to-another-professor-layton-game/ F-Zero was inspired by back Back to the Future Part II and the first Batman movie https://nintendoeverything.com/f-zero-inspired-by-back-to-the-future-batman/ Mario + Rabbids and Red Dead Redemption creators form new studio, Day 4 Night https://www.d4nstudios.com/assets/press/announcement/D4N_Announcement_10_02_24.pdf Alien: Isolation sequel is in early development https://x.com/AlienIsolation/status/1843305291322200488 Avatar: The Last Airbender Is Getting a AAA RPG with Saber Interactive and Paramount Game Studios https://www.ign.com/articles/avatar-the-last-airbender-is-getting-a-aaa-rpg-with-saber-interactive-and-paramount-game-studios-exclusive Halo Infinite is getting a 3rd Person Mode in November https://x.com/Halo/status/1842316353719402932 343 Industries rebrands as Halo Studios, confirms multiple projects in development in Unreal Engine 5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDgR1FRJnF8 Surprising Metacritic scores: 87 Silent Hill 2, 94 Metaphor: ReFantazio, 82 Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Tencent, Guillemot Family Said to Consider Buyout of Ubisoft https://archive.md/Bc4Nv Questions from Discord: brasop: Is Ubisoft in real actual trouble? We all know that many of their game titles have underperformed over the last few years, but if AC Shadows isn't a huge hit, do you think it could spell the end of Ubisoft, or at least in their current form? Campfire_knight: Okay, here's a fun one for y'all: Try to come up with a Pokemon name equivalent to an irl band. As an example: Modest Marill (in place of Modest Mouse), Mews (instead of Muse), etc. What we're playing: Mary: Dragon Age Origins, Echoes of Wisdom John: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (finished), Cosmic Fantasy 2 (finished) Greg: The Plucky Squire, Mafia Remastered, Apex Legends Brett L: Echoes of Wisdom, Silent Hill 2 remake Brett M: Echoes of Wisdom
Great Scott, it's been 35 years since the second instalment in one of the most beloved trilogies of all time – Back To The Future Part II, directed by the great Robert Zemeckis and co-written by our guest today, Bob Gale! Bob first guested on Script Apart in 2021, breaking down his first draft of 1985's iconic debut outing for Marty McFly and eccentric scientist Doc Brown. You may remember that episode detailing how Bob's original vision for that film was quite wildly different – Doc Brown had a pet chimp and the movie featured a huge nuclear explosion. Part II similarly went through multiple iterations, with the film initially expected to include a third act set in the 1960s. Instead, Bob landed on a story full of darkness that broke from the optimism of the first film to depict a dark future – one that in many ways, we've actually come to inherit. In the conversation you're about to hear, you'll discover what drew Bob to that darkness, the secret to Back To The Future's longevity and which of Part II's predictions he's surprised have come to pass in real life. Thanks to Bob for being a brilliant guest once again. Script Apart is hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, or email us on thescriptapartpodcast@gmail.com.Support for this episode comes from ScreenCraft, Final Draft and WeScreenplay.To get ad-free episodes and exclusive content, join us on Patreon.Support the show
Where this podcast is going, we don't need roads! Hop in our digital delorean, and join us on our trip back to 1989 with Vox Writer Emily VanDerWerff as we discuss Back to the Future Part II!Being the only BTTF movie we'll likely ever cover, we take this unique opportunity to view this movie in a vacuum, apart from the first and last entries in the series. We discuss our overpowering nostalgia for this sequel, the relatively small scale of its setpieces, and how despite its imperfections, it still FEELS like a perfect movie. Stick around for our Zemeckis top fives at the end of the episode!Patreon: http://patreon.com/PodcastlikeitsTwitter: http://twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: http://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: http://reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jeffrey Weissman is an American actor. He has appeared in dozens of motion pictures and TV shows, most notably as George McFly in Back to the Future Part II and III and as Teddy Conway in Pale Rider.
Elijah Wood has racked up more than 60 TV and film credits over the course of his 35-year career. He made his film debut as a child actor in 1989's “Back to the Future Part II” and established himself with several lead roles throughout the 1990s. By the early 2000s, he had become a megastar thanks to “The Lord of the Rings” franchise. Elijah's latest role is in the family-friendly adventure movie “Bookworm,” which follows a washed-up magician who reconnects with his estranged daughter. He tells guest host Talia Schlanger about the film and his past as a child star.
Elisabeth Shue is a renowned American actress, best known for her roles in numerous well known films, such as The Karate Kid (1984), Adventures in Babysitting (1987), Cocktail (1988), Back to the Future Part II (1989) - spoke to Bill about her new movie THE GOOD HALF-filmed-takes place in Cleveland
With special -- and returning! -- guest Casey Campbell, Anna and Derek discuss the genius of Tom Wilson's performance(s), those infamous actor swaps, and much more during their chat of Back to the Future Part II (1989). Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Twitter/X or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.Casey Campbell is an LA based Actor/Voice Over Artist. Currently, he is the main promo voice for NBATV and NBA on TNT, as well as a regular voice artist for The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on CBS. His on-screen work includes Murphy the Chef on Disney's “Bunk'd,” “Mighty Med,” “Best Friends Whenever” and NBC's “Superstore.”We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.
Driving in Sunnyvale, White Claw is evil, an admirable Chris Pine effort, vote for me, the legendary and flawed Francis Ford Coppola, a movie for tasteful people, the troubled and missed Brad Renfro, sleeping no more, Silicon Valley is bullshit, a mea culpa to Against All Odds, my male curiosity, the tragedy of Beverly Glen Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard, giving up on friends, a touch of Godard, and a dash of Blur. Stuff mentioned: Oppenheimer (2023), Gone with the Wind (1939), Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Dances with Wolves (1990), Braveheart (1992), Poolman (2023), Esotouric: Tours Into The Secret Heart of Los Angeles (https://esotouric.com/), Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988), Blade Runner (1982), Chinatown (1974), WarGames (1983), Back to the Future Part II (1989), Megalopolis (2024), The Zombies Odyssey and Oracle (1968), The Zombies "This Will Be Our Year" (1968), What You Wish For (2023), Soylent Green (1973), The Menu (2022), Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), The Terminator (1984), Bully (2001), The Client (1994), Apt Pupil (1998), Brad Renfro arrest picture (https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-renfrofall-pg-photogallery.html), The Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation (47 W Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401), Sleep No More (2011-2024, The McKittrick Hotel, 530 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001), Punch-Drunk Love (2002), William Shakespeare The Tragedie of Macbeth (1623), Macbeth (1971), Pavement Slanted and Enchanted (1989), Against All Odds (1984), Jan and Dean "Dead Man's Curve" (1964), Kid Creole and the Coconuts "My Male Curiosity" (1984), Blur "End of a Century" (1994), and Blur Parklife (1994).
We are back with a new episode and back from Comicpalooza 2024! We give a full report on this years con after doing a live podcast there and having a great time! We also are back with our reviews of Kingdom Of The Planet OF The Apes, and X-Men'97! Also back is This Month In Pop Culture history as discuss events that happened in May's history! And that's not all we going Back To the Future as we go full speed through time and talk the second movie in the trilogy. Doc and Marty must race to the future to stop an event that could unravel everything as they know it! But this event will find them traveling back in time as well to the very night in 1955 we witnessed in the first film! Great sco!t It's an adventure for the ages as we talk Back To The Future Part II! Plus a preview of next week's film, Seven Samuair for our 400th episode! Visit us for all episodes & more at the www.therebelradiopodcast.com Please leave us a 5-Star review on iTunes! You can also find us on Spotify iHeartRadio Follow us on Facebook
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This week we are joined by legendary model and actress Darlene Vogel! You may recognize Darlene as Danny's sister on the show, however, she is most known for her work on Back to the Future Part II and Pacific Rim. Darlene shares her story of how she went from a student at the Fashion Institute to modeling for the Got MIlk campaign. And of course, Darlene gives us the inside scoop of her experience on Full House, and shares some spicy details about a secret crush… How did Darlene get into acting? Which famous movie star did Dave used to skate with? And WHO is the secret crush?! Follow Darlene @darlenevogel on Instagram Follow @FullHouseRewind on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. Miniature in opening credits courtesy of @ShrinkingSitcoms #FullHouse #FullerHouse #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week we are joined by legendary model and actress Darlene Vogel! You may recognize Darlene as Danny's sister on the show, however, she is most known for her work on Back to the Future Part II and Pacific Rim. Darlene shares her story of how she went from a student at the Fashion Institute to modeling for the Got MIlk campaign. And of course, Darlene gives us the inside scoop of her experience on Full House, and shares some spicy details about a secret crush… How did Darlene get into acting? Which famous movie star did Dave used to skate with? And WHO is the secret crush?! Follow Darlene @darlenevogel on Instagram Follow @FullHouseRewind on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. Miniature in opening credits courtesy of @ShrinkingSitcoms #FullHouse #FullerHouse #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
As the story continues, war has begun, Cesar leads his apes to survive while evading the human soldiers that are now roaming the forest looking for him. When he comes across a sadistic Colonel who kills his wife and child, Cesar must wrestle with his own darker instincts, but also find a way to free his apes after they are captured. It all leads up to a final fight for survival in War For The Planet Of The Apes. We also discuss the 30th Anniversary of The Crow this week, talk X-Men '97, Comicpalooza 2024 and the latest news is discussed! Plus a preview of next week's film, Back To The Future Part II. Visit us for all episodes & more at the www.therebelradiopodcast.com Please leave us a 5-Star review on iTunes! You can also find us on Spotify iHeartRadio Follow us on Facebook
We don't need a Sports Almanac or a hoverboard to unravel the complex timelines in BACK TO THE FUTURE PART II, but we do need returning guest Andrew McNally. It's the sequel, listeners - something's got to be done about the sequel!
This week, Miroslav is joined by Bleacher Report's Dan Favale, the host of the Hardwood Knocks podcast, to check on Dan's stock of Denver Nuggets, one week before the playoffs start. He is also talking about the biggest surprises to him on the Nuggets roster, and his biggest concern for the playoffs. After that, Miroslav and Dan take a page out of future Sports Almanach, like in Back to the Future Part II, and deliver a flawless prediction on how the playoffs will unravel. If you want to support the show, join the show's Patreon at Patreon.com/MiroslavCuk An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: / dnvr_sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Grab your Grays Sports Almanac, Pixie Dusters , because today your favorite hosts are talking all things "Back to the Future Part II!" Today's episode features admiration for the amazing Tom Wilson, Ashley's realization about Michael J. Fox's many roles, and a brief discussion about how Crispin Glover changed the acting landscape.Follow your new Disney besties on Instagram @pixiedusttwinspodcast and on TikTok @pixiedusttwinspodcastFollow Dan, honorary third host of the "Pixie Dust Twins" Podcast, and King of the Manifestos: @Dantaastic on Instagram and YouTubeHave ideas for the show? Want to be a guest? Send them a message on Instagram!Rant Radio is LIVE! Call 844-857-7268 and leave your rant today.
In this episode of Popcorn & Catch-Up, we discuss the film Back to the Future Part II. We'll be discussing the film in depth, so be sure to watch it before listening to the episode. And don't forget to let us know what you think on Twitter/X (@popcorncatchup)! Tell your friends about Popcorn & Catch-Up! Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popcornandcatchup/support
Justin and Charles watch Back to the Future Part II and chat Spongebob Fanboy Hans Zimmer, cool cars, and time travel fomo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s time again. Time! To go forward in time, then backward—or is it sideways?—in time, then further back in time, and then maybe even further back in time. It’s time for the bland future of 2015, the apocalyptic alt-present of 1985, and a familiar 1955. But most of all, it’s time for a Crisis on Infinite Biffs. It’s “Back to the Future Part II.” Jason Snell with John Siracusa, Dan Moren, Brian Warren and Shelly Brisbin.
It’s time again. Time! To go forward in time, then backward—or is it sideways?—in time, then further back in time, and then maybe even further back in time. It’s time for the bland future of 2015, the apocalyptic alt-present of 1985, and a familiar 1955. But most of all, it’s time for a Crisis on Infinite Biffs. It’s “Back to the Future Part II.” Jason Snell with John Siracusa, Dan Moren, Brian Warren and Shelly Brisbin.
Join astrologer and writer Cosmic Cannibal as she hilariously breaks down February's biggest transits. In this episode, Cosmic offers her witty insights, astrological expertise, and copious rambling about Mercury, Venus and Mars in Aquarius, Back to the Future Part II, the Aquarius new moon and much more. This forecast will make you laugh out loud while also giving you the motivation you need to conquer the month ahead. Whether you're a die-hard astrology fan or just looking for a good laugh, this episode is not to be missed! Want MORE comic astro-logic from Cosmic? Check out her: Astrology newsletter: cosmiccannibal.substack.com Astrology Membership Community Website: cosmiccannibal.com TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest: @cosmiccannibalcamille
When knowing is half the battle, your battle half for this podcast is that it's a big ol' humdinger. John got the chance to talk to one of the greats: Neil Ross. It's hard to be more prolific than Neil. He was the voice of Shipwreck in the original GI Joe cartoons. The voice of Kieth in the original Voltron from 1984s. He was the voice of the Biff Tannen Museum Narrator in Back to the Future Part II. He was the voice the Green Goblin in the 1994 Spider-Man: The Animated Series. He was the voice of Mayor Domino in Final Fantasy VII Remake. He was the voice of, okay we could just keep going but then we'd never get to the interview. He has been in a lot. He also happens to now be the author of Vocal Recall A Life in Radio and Voiceovers, a book you should absolutely read.OSMnotesWe want to thank Neil once again for taking the time to chat with us! And you can find all the places where Neil is by checking out him online (and to buy his book!) at:His website: https://www.neilross.com/His book, Vocal Recall A Life in Radio and Voiceovers: https://www.neilbook.com/We also have YouTube Channels now! Both for OSMcast proper and The Carbuncle Chronicle! Please subscribe, hit the bell, and share amongst your friends.And as always, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Oh, and if you still use Spotify, go ahead and get on that mobile device and throw us some five stars there too. Tell your friends! As well, just like we mentioned when we do the OSMplugs, you can also join the Discord and support us on Patreon! PS If you have ever wanted some OSMmerch, feel free to check out our TeePublic page! PPS We appreciate you.
We're going back in time! Actually, forward, then backward, then... it gets a little confusing. As Sequels Month continues we check back in on Doc Brown and Marty McFly for the second installment in Robert Zemeckis's time travelling trilogy for Back to the Future Part II! We discuss the fashion, the technology, the Biffs and the single greatest line reading in film history. We also talk about jacket gangs and the surprise crossover between this and Freaks and Geeks! It's the first full on Movie Friends episode of season 2! For all of our bonus episodes check out Patreon.com/MovieFriendsPodcast Follow Movie Friends: Twitter @moviefriendspod Instagram @MovieFriendsPodcast Youtube Youtube.com/MovieFriendsPodcast Website https://www.moviefriendspodcast.com/ Follow Seth on Letterboxd: SethVargas Follow Michelle on Letterboxd: MichRuby Send us an E-mail at MovieFriendsPodcast@Gmail.com tell us what you think and it may end up on the show! Wouldn't that be cool? Head over to our website at MovieFriendsPodcast.com and consider supporting our Patreon. Come on, you don't need that $5, but you do need our undying love and friendship!
Actor Jeffrey Weissman joins Matt this week to discuss his unique experience of playing George McFly in Back to the Future Part II and III after Crispin Glover left the films. Jeffrey tells us about the mix of acting and impression that went along with playing the role, being in a weird place as the new replacement on set, and hearing Crispins thoughts using his likeness. We also hear about Jeffreys other roles in Clint Eastwoods Pale Rider, Johnny Dangerously, Twilight Zone: The Movie, and Saved by the Bell. Plus, writers Ben Acker and Ben Blacker of The Thrilling Adventure Hour join Matt to talk about their novel, 'Star Wars Join the Resistance,' what its like to work with the Lucasfilm story group, and Matt becoming part of the Star Wars canon.This episode is brought to you by Hullo (www.hullopillow.com/IWTT). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Actor Jeffrey Weissman joins Matt this week to discuss his unique experience of playing George McFly in Back to the Future Part II and III after Crispin Glover left the films. Jeffrey tells us about the mix of acting and impression that went along with playing the role, being in a weird place as the new replacement on set, and hearing Crispins thoughts using his likeness. We also hear about Jeffreys other roles in Clint Eastwoods Pale Rider, Johnny Dangerously, Twilight Zone: The Movie, and Saved by the Bell. Plus, writers Ben Acker and Ben Blacker of The Thrilling Adventure Hour join Matt to talk about their novel, 'Star Wars Join the Resistance,' what its like to work with the Lucasfilm story group, and Matt becoming part of the Star Wars canon.This episode is brought to you by Hullo (www.hullopillow.com/IWTT). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 46G Notes: Reading/clips from my previous work Please rate, review, and/or subscribe on Apple Podcasts to help promote this show! You can explore both public and patron episodes of this podcast here: https://www.lostinthemovies.com/p/lost-in-twin-peaks.html Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/lostinthemovies to listen to the entire series ahead of the public schedule and access my main monthly podcast as well. All upcoming Lost in Twin Peaks episodes are available immediately in a longer format for $1/month, along with a bonus monthly podcast on films and other topics; the $5/month tier also accesses exclusive ongoing Twin Peaks Conversations with other commentators as a monthly reward. Episode 0: Introducing the podcast (show format) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/introducing-the-podcast-show-format/id1588350903?i=1000537195013 Scroll down to the 46G section in the illustrated companion for this week's episodes at https://www.lostinthemovies.com/2023/12/lost-in-twin-peaks-46-season-3-parts-17.html - for links to the full pieces sampled below, as there is not enough room to link them all in the show notes 0:00 READINGS/CLIPS FROM MY OTHER WORK *** Weekly Viewing Diary 2017 *** Guest on Beyond the Filter podcast (7:35) *** Guest on the Discourse Collective podcast (12:32) *** Wonders in the Dark TV Countdown essay (15:59) *** Conversation w/ Lindsay Stamhuis, pt. 1 & pt. 2 (19:32) *** Essay drawing comparisons to Fire Walk With Me (21:24) *** Comparison of Part 18 w/ Audrey at One Eyed Jack's storyline (25:26) *** Journey Through Twin Peaks video series chapter 36H (34:35) *** Guest on Twin Peaks Unwrapped podcast (36:32) *** Guest on Twin Peaks Unwrapped podcast - picking the best episode (w/ Josh Minton) (37:25) *** Twin Peaks Cinema podcast - Back to the Future Part II comparison (39:34) *** Podcast comparison of Part 17 w/ The One-Armed Man storyline (43:32) *** Comparison to Mad Men episode "Lost Horizon" (50:39) *** Twin Peaks Conversations podcast w/ John Thorne (54:10) *** TWIN PEAKS Character Series on Carrie Page (57:17) + mention of upcoming Journey Through Twin Peaks (1:00:58) My Journey Through Twin Peaks video essay series is on YouTube (in 36 chapters as of now) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIHlB-wesGPVETlNFLsGCKL-SFjW8wrJf & Vimeo (in 5 parts as of now) https://vimeo.com/showcase/7281266 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Today we're getting into the festive spirit and talking about one of the most beloved Christmas movies, It's a Wonderful Life. We cover everything including the banking loans, the crappy colorized version, what that fake snow really was, and also we make several misguided allusions to Back to the Future Part II. Also, why we hate spoiled food. (Recorded December 17th, 2023.)
An introduction, movies and video stores, Stacy Keach, Dorothy Stratten and seeing Bruce Willis stoned, what more could you ask for? Stuff mentioned: Reality Bites (1994), Back to the Future (1985), Back to the Future Part II (1989), The Frighteners (1996), The Hard Way (1991), Faithfull: An Autobiography (1995), Mike Hammer, Private Eye (1997-1998), Road Games (1981), Psycho II (1983), Psycho (1960), Psycho III (1986), Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990), Blow Out (1981), Body Bags (1993), An American Werewolf In London (1981), Running on Empty (1988), That Thing You Do (1996) but I meant to say The Thing Called Love (1993), Mission Impossible (1996), Ed Ruscha's 12 Sunsets (1965-2007), Star 80 (1983), All That Jazz (1979), Sister, Sister (1987), Altered States (1980), The Last Boy Scout (1991), The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996), and Bang the Drum Slowly (1973).
“Wait a minute, Doc. Are you telling me you build a Time Machine… out of a DeLorean?” Can you believe that we are 8 years past the future in “Back to the Future Part II”?! That's right. Marty and Doc went to October 21, 2015. Heavy, right?Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale got FaceTime and flat-screen TVs right. But we still don't have flying cars or hoverboards. Or do we?This week, we welcome back Geek Girl Amelia as we discuss her Favorite Films of All Time: “Back to the Future.” We watched a couple of “documentaries” about the “Back to the Future” trilogy. First up, the real documentary: “Back in Time. This is an excellent look at the cultural impact of the “Back to the Future” trilogy in pop culture. This feature film came out in 2015 for the 30th anniversary of the original film—and in the future year that Doc and Marty went to. The other “doc” we watched was “Expedition: Back to the Future.” Not really a documentary, this was a set-up with Josh Gates and Christopher Lloyd who are tasked with finding the iconic DeLeorean Time Machine to deliver to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for a fundraiser. Totally contrived but still cute. And we do get a glimpse at the amazing collection of father-son BTTF aficionados Bill Shea and Patrick Shea. If you can imagine it, they have collected it… and then some!Finally, Amelia shares with us some of the fabulous array of BTTF memorabilia that she has collected over the years. And, yes, she can indeed quote the dialogue verbatim!Always remember: “The Future isn't written. It can be changed.”-Original music by Garrett ThompsonFollow us on Instagram @GeekGirlSoupContinue the conversation on FacebookListen to Cort's podcast with Brad at PureFandom.comCheck out Susan's movie stats on Letterboxd Email your questions and comments to GeekGirlSoup@gmail.comGeek on!
The Dames talk older films set in the future...that is now the past! It makes sense when you hear it. This week we cover the iconic 2001: A Space Odyssey, the neon-tinted recent past of Back to the Future Part II, and dire environmental predictions in Soylent Green.
Fifty listener questions taking the form of “What is the ___ of video games?” are defeated by the full panel of the Insert Credit Show. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Questions this week: Vanilla Bean asks: What is the Aphex Twin to Radiohead to Coldplay of video games? (07:32) John H: What is the Studio Trigger of video games? (08:46) Danimal: Who (or what) is the Wednesday Campanella of video games? (10:14) Henry: What is the Action Comics #1 competition of video games? (11:42) Tomarrow: What is the meat and potatoes of video games? (12:49) Kiko b: What is the peanut butter and jelly on white bread of video games? (13:42) Ian: what's the everything bagel of video games? (14:52) Gaagaagiins: What is the 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner of video games? (15:37) Chris B: What is the “walking by a store on a hot day that has the front doors wide open with the AC blasting and you catch a sudden blast of freezing air” of video games? (16:52) Justin: What's the “Live Free or Die Hard” of video games? (18:24) BrillPickle asks: What's the Normcore of video games? (20:10) BrillPickle asks: What's the healthgoth of video games? (21:09) Spencer: what is the “going to the movies but spending the whole time on your phone” of video games? (22:08) Cwumble Fletkh: Who is the Oedipus of video games? (23:08) Fighting fudon: What is the “I've had too much coffee and now I feel like death” of video games? (23:58) JackOakLeaf: What is the Marlon Brando as Don Corleone in The Godfather of video games? (25:24) Jimi: Who are the Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer of video game characters? (26:21) Jomch: What is the Frasier of videogames? (26:39) Dillson: What is the Hatsune Miku Guitar Synthesizer Stompbox of video games? (28:00) kory: What is the Jaws 19 from Back to the Future Part II of video games? (28:34) Anonymous: What is the finding an onion ring in your fries of video games? (29:12) Classic Anonymous: What is the Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud of video games? (31:22) U G: What is the Mark Z Danielewski's House of Leaves of video games? (32:29) Shlooter McGavin: What is the “reading a magazine back to front” of video games? (33:26) gordon “matty” freeman: What is the “vinyl just sounds better, dude” of video games? (34:31) Insert Credit Quick Break: Patreon listeners, please check your info because Patreon screwed up (34:57) Maybesheforgot: What is the O Brother Where Art Thou of video games? (35:37) Jeff Mangum: Who or what is the Neutral Milk Hotel of video games? (36:43) Skeletoncounter: What is the Wes Craven's New Nightmare of video games? (38:16) Gaagaagiins asks: What is the comparison between the theatrical and extended cuts of the Lord of the Rings trilogy? (40:52) LeFish: What is the finding out Santa isn't real of video games? (42:42) Anonymous: What is the going back in time to kill baby Hitler of video games? (44:09) Charlie: Who, or what game, is the first Mark Twain of video games? (45:28) Arvid: What's the “built like a brick outhouse” of video games? (46:05) Buy Gebord: What is the Society of the Spectacle of video games? (47:20) Marxseny: What is the “It's not a phase, mom” of video games? (48:19) Barclay: What is The Illuminatus! Trilogy of video games? (49:20) Crumbling Kwelfis: who is the jean-luc godard of video games? (50:29) Dustin: What is the high school reunion of video games? (51:31) Cole: What is the Nissan Sileighty of video games? (52:43) La_cuna: What or who is the Ricky Jay of video games? (53:35) Kyle: What is the Mission Impossible of video games? (55:32) Torbjorn: Who is the Søren Kierkegaard of video games? (56:42) Antho: What's the Canadian tuxedo of video games? (57:40) ana: What is the cinéma-vérité of video games? (59:06) Snowtire: what is the Star Citizen of video games? (01:00:08) Smander Jettz: Who is the Ezra Miller of video games? (01:01:03) Brayden Bunker: What is the aeropress of video games? (01:02:53) Samf Sankey: who is the Jim Varney of video games? (01:05:47) Swift Justice: What is the BABYMETAL of video games? (01:07:03) nate: what is the 4'33 of video games? (01:09:06) Recommendations and Outro (01:09:27) Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: Super Mario series Super Mario Bros - Star The Stars and Stripes Forever Turkey in the Straw What's The Buzz Koji Kondo Django Reinhardt Limehouse Blues The Entertainer (rag) 1812 Overture La Marseillaise Happy Birthday to You Aphex Twin Radiohead Coldplay Bayonetta Devil May Cry series Ninja Gaiden series Final Fantasy XVI Dragon's Dogma Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories SNL “Dear Sister” Parody Studio Trigger WayForward Gainax Wednesday Campanella Castlevania series Final Fantasy XIV Online Bonk's Revenge Action Comics 1 StarTropics EarthBound Call of Duty series Angry Birds Destiny Yakuza / Ryū ga Gotoku series Sonic Mania Days Gone Assassin's Creed series Resident Evil series Raw Danger! Die Hard (film series) Normcore Roblox Health Goth Bullet Witch P.N.03 Rez Indiana Jones Oedipus David Cage Men in Black (1997) MadWorld JSRF: Jet Set Radio Future Shenmue Skies of Arcadia Marlon Brando The Godfather (1972) God of War Seinfeld Frasier Cheers Virtua Fighter Banjo-Kazooie Diddy Kong Racing Donkey Kong Country Liquid Television MIKU STOMP Undertale Groove Coaster series Back to the Future Part II (1989) PlayStation 9 Halo: Combat Evolved Understanding Comics A Grammar of Gameplay House of Leaves What Remains of Edith Finch Doki Doki Literature Club! Yesterday's Enterprise Christopher McDonald Tasha Yar Grand Theft Auto series O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) Raising Arizona (1987) Brütal Legend Guitar Hero Neutral Milk Hotel Final Fantasy IX Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994) Bubsy series Broken Age Monkey Island series Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) Fable series Blaster Master series A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Lord of the rings extended edition Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 - Portable Santa Claus Tool-assisted speedrun Castle Wolfenstein series FarmVille Cyberpunk 2077 Mark Twain Octopath Traveler The Society of the Spectacle The Righteous Gemstones Succession The Illuminatus! Trilogy Xenogears / Xenosaga universe Jean-Luc Godard Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone (1983) Game Freak François Truffaut Super Smash Brothers series F-Zero Nissan 180SX Initial D Ridge Racer 6 Ricky Jay Mission: Impossible Mission: Impossible Søren Kierkegaard Michael Brough Cinéma vérité The Stanley Parable Among Us Star Citizen Star Ocean Baldur's Gate III Ezra Miller Reginald VelJohnson Family Matters AeroPress Aero the Acro-Bat Mulholland Drive (2001) Jim Varney Ernest P. Worrell Paul Reubens Nintendogs Babymetal BioShock 4′33″ What's Inside the Box? Super Mario Clouds Recommendations: Frank: Listen to episode 300 Tim: Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants Brandon: Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014), Trader Joes Rice Cracker Medley Jaffe: Sandman Mystery Theatre This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more!
Fifty listener questions taking the form of “What is the ___ of video games?” are defeated by the full panel of the Insert Credit Show. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Tim Rogers, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Questions this week: Vanilla Bean asks: What is the Aphex Twin to Radiohead to Coldplay of video games? (07:32) John H: What is the Studio Trigger of video games? (08:46) Danimal: Who (or what) is the Wednesday Campanella of video games? (10:14) Henry: What is the Action Comics #1 competition of video games? (11:42) Tomarrow: What is the meat and potatoes of video games? (12:49) Kiko b: What is the peanut butter and jelly on white bread of video games? (13:42) Ian: what's the everything bagel of video games? (14:52) Gaagaagiins: What is the 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner of video games? (15:37) Chris B: What is the “walking by a store on a hot day that has the front doors wide open with the AC blasting and you catch a sudden blast of freezing air” of video games? (16:52) Justin: What's the “Live Free or Die Hard” of video games? (18:24) BrillPickle asks: What's the Normcore of video games? (20:10) BrillPickle asks: What's the healthgoth of video games? (21:09) Spencer: what is the “going to the movies but spending the whole time on your phone” of video games? (22:08) Cwumble Fletkh: Who is the Oedipus of video games? (23:08) Fighting fudon: What is the “I've had too much coffee and now I feel like death” of video games? (23:58) JackOakLeaf: What is the Marlon Brando as Don Corleone in The Godfather of video games? (25:24) Jimi: Who are the Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer of video game characters? (26:21) Jomch: What is the Frasier of videogames? (26:39) Dillson: What is the Hatsune Miku Guitar Synthesizer Stompbox of video games? (28:00) kory: What is the Jaws 19 from Back to the Future Part II of video games? (28:34) Anonymous: What is the finding an onion ring in your fries of video games? (29:12) Classic Anonymous: What is the Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud of video games? (31:22) U G: What is the Mark Z Danielewski's House of Leaves of video games? (32:29) Shlooter McGavin: What is the “reading a magazine back to front” of video games? (33:26) gordon “matty” freeman: What is the “vinyl just sounds better, dude” of video games? (34:31) Insert Credit Quick Break: Patreon listeners, please check your info because Patreon screwed up (34:57) Maybesheforgot: What is the O Brother Where Art Thou of video games? (35:37) Jeff Mangum: Who or what is the Neutral Milk Hotel of video games? (36:43) Skeletoncounter: What is the Wes Craven's New Nightmare of video games? (38:16) Gaagaagiins asks: What is the comparison between the theatrical and extended cuts of the Lord of the Rings trilogy? (40:52) LeFish: What is the finding out Santa isn't real of video games? (42:42) Anonymous: What is the going back in time to kill baby Hitler of video games? (44:09) Charlie: Who, or what game, is the first Mark Twain of video games? (45:28) Arvid: What's the “built like a brick outhouse” of video games? (46:05) Buy Gebord: What is the Society of the Spectacle of video games? (47:20) Marxseny: What is the “It's not a phase, mom” of video games? (48:19) Barclay: What is The Illuminatus! Trilogy of video games? (49:20) Crumbling Kwelfis: who is the jean-luc godard of video games? (50:29) Dustin: What is the high school reunion of video games? (51:31) Cole: What is the Nissan Sileighty of video games? (52:43) La_cuna: What or who is the Ricky Jay of video games? (53:35) Kyle: What is the Mission Impossible of video games? (55:32) Torbjorn: Who is the Søren Kierkegaard of video games? (56:42) Antho: What's the Canadian tuxedo of video games? (57:40) ana: What is the cinéma-vérité of video games? (59:06) Snowtire: what is the Star Citizen of video games? (01:00:08) Smander Jettz: Who is the Ezra Miller of video games? (01:01:03) Brayden Bunker: What is the aeropress of video games? (01:02:53) Samf Sankey: who is the Jim Varney of video games? (01:05:47) Swift Justice: What is the BABYMETAL of video games? (01:07:03) nate: what is the 4'33 of video games? (01:09:06) Recommendations and Outro (01:09:27) Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: Super Mario series Super Mario Bros - Star The Stars and Stripes Forever Turkey in the Straw What's The Buzz Koji Kondo Django Reinhardt Limehouse Blues The Entertainer (rag) 1812 Overture La Marseillaise Happy Birthday to You Aphex Twin Radiohead Coldplay Bayonetta Devil May Cry series Ninja Gaiden series Final Fantasy XVI Dragon's Dogma Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories SNL “Dear Sister” Parody Studio Trigger WayForward Gainax Wednesday Campanella Castlevania series Final Fantasy XIV Online Bonk's Revenge Action Comics 1 StarTropics EarthBound Call of Duty series Angry Birds Destiny Yakuza / Ryū ga Gotoku series Sonic Mania Days Gone Assassin's Creed series Resident Evil series Raw Danger! Die Hard (film series) Normcore Roblox Health Goth Bullet Witch P.N.03 Rez Indiana Jones Oedipus David Cage Men in Black (1997) MadWorld JSRF: Jet Set Radio Future Shenmue Skies of Arcadia Marlon Brando The Godfather (1972) God of War Seinfeld Frasier Cheers Virtua Fighter Banjo-Kazooie Diddy Kong Racing Donkey Kong Country Liquid Television MIKU STOMP Undertale Groove Coaster series Back to the Future Part II (1989) PlayStation 9 Halo: Combat Evolved Understanding Comics A Grammar of Gameplay House of Leaves What Remains of Edith Finch Doki Doki Literature Club! Yesterday's Enterprise Christopher McDonald Tasha Yar Grand Theft Auto series O Brother, Where Art Thou? 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You can also subscribe for free below:WhoTom Price, General Manager of Timberline, West VirginiaRecorded onJune 26, 2023About Timberline, West VirginiaClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: The Perfect FamilyLocated in: Davis, West VirginiaYear founded: 1983Pass affiliations: The Perfect Pass – unlimited accessReciprocal partners: unlimited access to Perfect North, Indiana with the Perfect PassClosest neighboring ski areas: Canaan Valley (8 minutes); White Grass XC touring/backcountry center (11 minutes); Wisp, Maryland (1 hour, 15 minutes); Snowshoe, West Virginia (1 hour, 50 minutes); Bryce, Virginia (2 hours); Homestead, Virginia (2 hours); Massanutten, Virginia (2 hours, 21 minutes)Base elevation: 3,268 feetSummit elevation: 4,268 feetVertical drop: 1,000 feetSkiable Acres: 100Average annual snowfall: 150 inchesTrail count: 20 (2 double-black, 2 black, 6 intermediate, 10 beginner), plus two named glades and two terrain parksLift count: 4 (1 high-speed six-pack, 1 fixed-grip quad, 2 carpets - view Lift Blog's inventory of Timberline's lift fleet)Why I interviewed himIn January, I arrived at Timberline on day five of a brutal six-day meltdown across the Mid-Atlantic. I'd passed through six other ski areas en route – all were partially open, stapled together, passable but clearly struggling. Then this:After three days of melt-out tiptoe, I was not prepared for what I found at gut-renovated Timberline. And what I found was 1,000 vertical feet of the best version of warm-weather skiing I've ever seen. Other than the trail footprint, this is a brand-new ski area. When the Perfect Family – who run Perfect North, Indiana like some sort of military operation – bought the joint in 2020, they tore out the lifts, put in a brand-new six-pack and carpet-loaded quad, installed all-new snowmaking, and gut-renovated the lodge. It is remarkable. Stunning. Not a hole in the snowpack. Coming down the mountain from Davis, you can see Timberline across the valley beside state-run Canaan Valley ski area – the former striped in white, the latter mostly barren.I skied four fast laps off the summit before the sixer shut at 4:30. Then a dozen runs off the quad. The skier level is comically terrible, beginners sprawled all over the unload, all over the green trails. But the energy is level 100 amped, and everyone I talked to raved about the transformation under the new owners. I hope the Perfect family buys 50 more ski areas – their template works.Perfect North is one of the most incredible ski areas in the country, a machine that proves skiing can thrive in marginal conditions. Timberline is Exhibit B, demonstrating that an operating model built on aggressive snowmaking and constant investment can scale.Which seems obvious, right? We're not exactly trying to decipher grandma's secret meatloaf recipe here. But it's not so easy. Vail Resorts has barely kept Paoli Peaks – Indiana's only other ski area – open two dozen days each of the past two seasons (Perfect North hit 86 days for the 2022-23 winter and 81 in 2021-22). And Canaan Valley, next door to Timberline, is like that house with uncut grass and dogs pooping all over the yard. Surely they're aware of a lawnmower. And yet.Skiers, everywhere, want very simple things: snow to ski on, a reliable product, consistency. That can be hard to deliver in an unpredictable world. But while their competitors make excuses, Timberline and Perfect North make snow.What we talked aboutSnowmaking, snowmaking, snowmaking; applying an Indiana operating philosophy to the Appalachian wilds; changing consumer expectations; 36 inches of snow in May and why the ski area didn't open when the storm hit; night skiing returns; when you fall in love with an uncomfortable thing; leaving Utah for Indiana; The Perfect family and Perfect North Slopes; fire in Ohio; what happened when Perfect North bought Timberline; a brief history of Timberline and why it failed; why this time is different; Mid-Atlantic and West Virginia ski culture; “you bought a ski area with no chairlifts”; why Timberline installed a six-pack to the summit to replace two old top-to-bottom triples; deciding on a fixed-grip quad for a mid-mountain lift; coming tweaks to smooth out unloading; why Timberline moved the beginner area over toward the lodge; whether we could see a mountain-top beginner area; the surprising trail that was a major factor in the decision to purchase Timberline; big plans for the terrain park, including a surface lift; how the trail footprint evolved from one ownership group to the next; trail map as marketing tool versus functional tool; expanding the glade network; potential trail expansion; considering a second summit lift for Timberline; a spectacular lodge renovation; adding up the investment; assessing local and destination support three seasons into the comeback; growing Timberline into more of a Southeast-style resort a-la Snowshoe or Wintergreen; reception so far for the “Perfect Pass” combo pass with Perfect North; the Indy Pass; and Timberline's unique day-ticket price structure. Why I thought that now was a good time for this interviewThis has been one of my most-requested interviews since the Perfects bought the place back in 2019. The splash and kazam of Timberline's renovation inspired awe and jealousy among skiers, who couldn't believe how easy the new owners made it all look and resent the 60-year-old Hall doubles spinning at their local. Despite the fact that It's three-decades-old technology, a high-speed six-pack still stirs up a thrill in most skiers, an emblem of prosperity and seriousness, amplified by the fact that some of America's wealthiest resorts – Jackson Hole, Deer Valley, Aspen Mountain and Highlands, Beaver Creek, Alta, Snowbird – still don't have a single sixer between them.Which, OK, great. Throw a $20 million renovation at a trailer park, and it will start to resemble Beverly Hills. But do you want to live there? That's what I needed to figure out: was Timberline a flashy gamble for an out-of-its-league Midwest operator, or proof-of-concept for an industry that needs to fortify itself for life in a different sort of world than most of its ski areas were born into?Obviously, I think it's the latter. But it's hard to explain. Most skiers outside of the region refuse to take Mid-Atlantic skiing seriously. But it's time to start paying closer attention. There are some seriously talented operators in Appalachia. Wintergreen, Virginia just finished a season with exactly zero inches of natural snowfall. Massanutten, Virginia and Wisp, Maryland both opened in November despite temperatures in the 70s for most of the month. The climate catastrophes that loom over skiing's future are the realities that Mid-Atlantic ski areas just spent three decades adapting to.Timberline had the advantage of starting over with all of its institutional knowledge, the hard lessons of the region's recent past, and the low-energy, high-impact technology of the current moment. It's a powerful combination, and one that has made Timberline a showcase for what a ski area of the 2020s can be. With three seasons of operations behind it, it was time to check in and ask how well all that was working.What I got wrongI said that Perfect North had 200 snowguns. The actual number, according to this SMI case study, is 245.I stated that the vertical drop of the now-removed lower-mountain beginner chairlift was “a couple hundred vertical feet maybe.” It was 90 feet, according to Lift Blog.Why you should ski TimberlineTimberline has one thing that its competitors don't: legit, border-to-border terrain. As Price tells me in our interview, there are “probably 100” trails on the mountain when it snows, which it does more in this pocket of high-altitude West Virginia than anywhere else in the region. Most Mid-Atlantic ski areas are all-seasons resorts with ski areas attached. Timberline, however, is more ski than resort. It's a badass little mountain, with a thousand vertical feet of expansive, imaginative lines. That makes Timberline an indispensable character in the regional ski cast, the sort of bruiser that any ski state needs as a foil to its more manicured neighbors (think Mount Bohemia, Michigan; Berkshire East, Massachusetts; Plattekill, New York; Magic Mountain, Vermont; Wildcat, New Hampshire). Yes, parks are important. Grooming is essential. But so is tree-skiing. So is opening up the wide and wild world off-piste. This is what keeps skiing interesting, and what sends locals out into the wider world, north and west, to explore the vastness of it all.Podcast NotesOn Perfect NorthThe other day, my family watched Back to the Future Part II. My daughter hadn't been with us when we'd watched part one a few days prior, and so she was a little confused. Similarly, if you listen to this Timberline episode before the episode I recorded with Perfect North GM Jonathan Davis last summer, you'll be starting behind. Not only does that episode contain important background on the Perfect family's accidental but fierce entrance into the ski industry, but Davis discusses how the family bought Timberline in a 2019 auction. The story starts at the 1:30:33 mark:On Timberline's renaissanceDC Ski also wrote a comprehensive article on Timberline's comeback:On the lodge fire at Mad River (not that Mad River)Price was general manager at Mad River, Ohio – which was at the time owned by Peak Resorts and is now a Vail property – when a fire destroyed the lodge:Peak Resorts quickly built a new lodge, investing $6.5 million into a facility that was almost twice the size of the old one.On the lift accident at TimberlinePrice discusses a lift de-ropement that marred Timberline's reputation. The local ABC News affiliate wrote about the incident shortly after it occurred, in February 2016:About 25 people fell to the ground after a ski lift derailed at the Timberline Resort in Davis, West Virginia, this morning, an official told ABC News.The drop was about 30 feet, according to Joe Stevens of the West Virginia Ski Areas Association, of which Timberline is a member.Two people were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries, Stevens said.About 100 skiers were left stranded on the ski lift after the derailment, Chief Sandy Green of Canaan Valley Fire Department Chief Sandy Green told ABC News.The lift in question was Thunderstruck, a triple chair that, along with the resort's other two chairlifts, the new owners demolished in 2020.On the old trailmaps/lift configuration/trail footprintPrice and I talked extensively about Timberline's new and old lift and trail alignments, which differ significantly. Here's a circa 2016 trailmap, showing the mountain with two top-to-bottom triples and several trails that no longer exist:And here are the old and contemporary maps side by side:On White Grass and Canaan ValleyTimberline is adjacent to two ski areas: White Grass Touring Center and Canaan Valley. Here's how they stack together on the map:White Grass is widely considered one of the best cross-country ski areas in the East, with 50 kilometers of trails:Canaan Valley is owned by the state of West Virginia. It's an 850-footer with 95 acres of terrain:Both Canaan and White Grass are Indy Pass partners. You can ski between all three ski areas, Price says, on cross-country skis, though a peak separates White Grass and Canaan.As impressive as this three-resort lineup is, the region could have grown into something even more spectacular, had a planned resort been built at nearby Mount Porte Crayon. Blue Ridge Outdoors profiled this ski-area-that-never-was in 2010:Porte Crayon has all the right ingredients for a resort: an average of 150 to 200 inches of snow a year, a unique hollow shape that helps push much of the windblown snow onto the northern slopes, and big vertical drop.“From top to bottom, we were looking at a true 2,200 foot vertical drop, making it the sixth largest vertical drop at a resort east of the Rockies, with weather similar to southern Vermont,” Jorgenson says. “It would have been the largest resort south of Lake Placid, New York.”Bright Enterprises started buying up land on Porte Crayon over a decade ago. The plan called for a 2,000-acre resort with more than 2,000 feet of vertical drop on a north-facing slope that got plenty of natural snow. Skiers salivated over the prospect of skiing that kind of terrain below the Mason Dixon, while environmentalists cringed at the thought of a mountaintop village, golf course, and second home development scarring the pristine landscape.For ten years, a debate brewed with locals and skiers coming down hard either for or against Almost Heaven. Eventually, Bright Enterprises failed to purchase a significant piece of private land at the top of the mountain, and resort plans fell apart.Today, the mountain is a well-known backcountry ski zone. It sits just eight miles overland from Timberline:The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us.The Storm publishes year-round, and guarantees 100 articles per year. This is article 60/100 in 2023, and number 446 since launching on Oct. 13, 2019. Want to send feedback? Reply to this email and I will answer (unless you sound insane, or, more likely, I just get busy). You can also email skiing@substack.com. 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