Podcasts about tysto

Gordon's aliiiive? While Jen is on a break, Jimmy is joined by his friend Tysto of Tysto Commentaries to talk about this weird classic. They talk racial stereotypes, having reactions to movies you have only seen the TV version of and, of course, someone attempts a Brian Blessed impression. Tysto will be back next week with his pick... Contains strong language.

                   Jimmy and Tysto chat about the early 90s attempt to spin off Elvira into the world of sit-com. They'd already tried movies and comics, so why not? Sadly the gritty police procedural never happened. Our hosts also talk about Seinfeld and Friends, because, sit-coms! Contains strong language. 

     Drop the whaaaaat? Yeah, that's right, we are back. Tysto and Jimmy pay tribute Norm MacDonald and what better way to do that than to crap on a failed pilot of his? They discuss each sketch as well as humour which leads to talk of British panel shows and both hosts seem to have a different definition of what makes someone "camp". Contains strong language and talk of suicide, as that is in the show in question.   

Jimmy and Tysto return to chat about the 1973 Sammy Davis Jr vehicle, Poor Devil. And it's set at Christmas! It aired on Valentines Day, though, for some reason. The pilot can be found on Amazon Prime for free in the US and for a fee in the UK. You can always watch the crappy quality version on Youtube. 

Jimmy and Tysto return to chat about the 1973 Sammy Davis Jr vehicle, Poor Devil. And it's set at Christmas! It aired on Valentines Day, though, for some reason. The pilot can be found on Amazon Prime for free in the US and for a fee in the UK. You can always watch the crappy quality version on Youtube. 

Tysto and Jimmy recorded a commentary for the second best Werewolf movie of the early 80s. Yeah, that's right, I said it. JOE DANTE RULES! Ahem... anyway, this is a joint production with Tysto's podcast and a slightly different version of it is available on tysto.com. Contains strong language. 

Tysto and Jimmy recorded a commentary for the second best Werewolf movie of the early 80s. Yeah, that's right, I said it. JOE DANTE RULES! Ahem... anyway, this is a joint production with Tysto's podcast and a slightly different version of it is available on tysto.com. Contains strong language. 

Tysto and Jimmy discuss the pilot with the longest name ever. It would have been called Alias Sherlock Holmes if it went to series, a fact the two idiots forgot to mention. They also discuss other mystery shows (Tysto is a fan of the genre) as well as other Larry Hagman projects. Jimmy has an issue with the way a character is written (shocker) and there is brief strong language. Drop the Pilot will be back in November.

Tysto and Jimmy discuss the pilot with the longest name ever. It would have been called Alias Sherlock Holmes if it went to series, a fact the two idiots forgot to mention. They also discuss other mystery shows (Tysto is a fan of the genre) as well as other Larry Hagman projects. Jimmy has an issue with the way a character is written (shocker) and there is brief strong language. Drop the Pilot will be back in November.

Jimmy is in his element as he and Tysto talk about Hanna Barbera's 1973 pilot for a Lost in Space animated series. They talk about the one returning cast member, the animation and ramble on about Hanna-Barbera cartoons for a bit. Contains strong language.

Jimmy is in his element as he and Tysto talk about Hanna Barbera's 1973 pilot for a Lost in Space animated series. They talk about the one returning cast member, the animation and ramble on about Hanna-Barbera cartoons for a bit. Contains strong language.

Aaaaaaaaaand, we're back. Tysto and Jimmy chat about the really rather dull Twin Detectives which tells the story of, obviously, twins who are detectives. Or rather, detective, singular, as they pretend to be one person to solve crimes and to generally wind people up. We discuss the cast and, as it's the 70s, I enjoy the theme, which I play at the end of the show. Contains no strong language, shockingly.

Tysto and Jimmy chat about the really rather dull Twin Detectives which tells the story of, obviously, twins who are detectives. Or rather, detective, singular, as they pretend to be one person to solve crimes and to generally wind people up. We discuss the cast and, as it's the 70s, I enjoy the theme, which I play at the end of the show. Contains no strong language, shockingly.

I join Tysto on his podcast to record a commentary for the wonderful 80s classic, The Princess Bride. We both love this film and it's one of Tysto's personal favourites, he says it's near perfect. It's hard to disagree, really, it's wonderful.

Tysto joins me once again but this time to chat about the Dave Thomas written spoof, Steel Collar Man, starring Charles Rocket. It's basically an episode of "Jimmy explains what's going on to Tysto". Enjoy!

Tysto joins me once again but this time to chat about the Dave Thomas written spoof, Steel Collar Man, starring Charles Rocket. It's basically an episode of "Jimmy explains what's going on to Tysto". Enjoy!

Week four of Comic Book Month and Tysto is back to talk about the Marvel animated pilot, Solarman. We disagree on a couple of things but both agree that the pilot itself is pretty crap.

Week four of Comic Book Month and Tysto is back to talk about the Marvel animated pilot, Solarman. We disagree on a couple of things but both agree that the pilot itself is pretty crap.

It's Comic Book Month here at Drop the Pilot! For this opening episode, Tysto and I talk about the first attempt at making a Doctor Strange movie but without the letters o, c and t. It's a feature length pilot and boring as heck at times but it brings out Tysto's bloodlust and my incompetence as a speaker.

It's Comic Book Month here at Drop the Pilot! For this opening episode, Tysto and I talk about the first attempt at making a Doctor Strange movie but without the letters o, c and t. It's a feature length pilot and boring as heck at times but it brings out Tysto's bloodlust and my incompetence as a speaker.

A collection of outtakes, bloopers and extended stuff from episodes past. Guests include, Tysto, Jen, JP, Martin, Owen, Alex and Nick. Marvel as I mess up an author's name by saying the wrong one, gasp as Jen and I talk about the War on Thanksgiving/Christmas and wonder just why I included me getting annoyed at my dog wandering about! Also includes Doctor Who talk, chatting about UK movie censorship and Jen's unique Christmas sweater. Enjoy! Contains strong language.

A collection of outtakes, bloopers and extended stuff from episodes past. Guests include, Tysto, Jen, JP, Martin, Owen, Alex and Nick. Marvel as I mess up an author's name by saying the wrong one, gasp as Jen and I talk about the War on Thanksgiving/Christmas and wonder just why I included me getting annoyed at my dog wandering about! Also includes Doctor Who talk, chatting about UK movie censorship and Jen's unique Christmas sweater. Enjoy! Contains strong language.

Tysto joins me to chat about the actually, surprisingly kind of fun "housewives solve crimes" show, Suburban Beat. With a great cast of recognisable stars and very 80s score, it's not an awful pilot. And Heather Langenkamp is the best. Contains a couple of f-bombs. By me, of course. End music "Suburban Beat theme by Mark Hoder.

Tysto joins me to chat about the actually, surprisingly kind of fun "housewives solve crimes" show, Suburban Beat. With a great cast of recognisable stars and very 80s score, it's not an awful pilot. And Heather Langenkamp is the best. Contains a couple of f-bombs. By me, of course. End music "Suburban Beat theme by Mark Hoder.

Tysto joins me again to rant about the truly abysmal Dr. Paradise starring Frank Langella. You want to hear me get noticeably angry at a pilot? This is the episode for you. It's so bad, I almost asked Tysto if we can do something else but we persevered... then recorded something else after anyway, just in case (but released that first). This thing just does not know how to sitcom properly. Contains brief strong language. End credits music: Dr. Paradise theme by Kid Creole and the Coconuts.

Tysto joins me again to rant about the truly abysmal Dr. Paradise starring Frank Langella. You want to hear me get noticeably angry at a pilot? This is the episode for you. It's so bad, I almost asked Tysto if we can do something else but we persevered... then recorded something else after anyway, just in case (but released that first). This thing just does not know how to sitcom properly. Contains brief strong language. End credits music: Dr. Paradise theme by Kid Creole and the Coconuts.

Tysto joins me again to talk about Puppetman, created by Jim Henson and directed by Drop the Pilot alum Alan Rafkin. We recorded on short notice so I just read the synopsis off of the amazing Muppet Wiki site. Thanks to whoever wrote that, I forgot to say so in the episode. I only had an hour to prepare, so it's a tad more slapdash than usual. Enjoy! Note: My dog is deaf so when I tell him to go away and call him a pain in the arse, he can't hear me. No dog's feelings were harmed during the making of this podcast. Charlie's awesome.

Tysto joins me again to talk about Puppetman, created by Jim Henson and directed by Drop the Pilot alum Alan Rafkin. We recorded on short notice so I just read the synopsis off of the amazing Muppet Wiki site. Thanks to whoever wrote that, I forgot to say so in the episode. I only had an hour to prepare, so it's a tad more slapdash than usual. Enjoy! Note: My dog is deaf so when I tell him to go away and call him a pain in the arse, he can't hear me. No dog's feelings were harmed during the making of this podcast. Charlie's awesome.

As a bonus Christmas/Holiday "gift" to you, Tysto and I recorded a commentary for the classic 80s movie, Gremlins for his podcast. We talk about everything Gremlins, really as this is one of my personal favourites. A brand new Christmas themed episode will be out next week.

As a bonus Christmas/Holiday "gift" to you, Tysto and I recorded a commentary for the classic 80s movie, Gremlins for his podcast. We talk about everything Gremlins, really as this is one of my personal favourites. A brand new Christmas themed episode will be out next week.

Tysto returns to talk about the train set sit-com Tickets Please, which is clearly mimicking Cheers, which would have been in it's 6th season at the time. We talk about the cast, the terrible characters and just ponder the whole miserable tone of it all.Also, I bring out the big guns... my knowledge of the Cheers theme tune. Contains brief strong language.

Tysto returns to talk about the train set sit-com Tickets Please, which is clearly mimicking Cheers, which would have been in it's 6th season at the time. We talk about the cast, the terrible characters and just ponder the whole miserable tone of it all.Also, I bring out the big guns... my knowledge of the Cheers theme tune. Contains brief strong language.

For our Halloween special, Tysto and I delve into the updated version of The Munsters, Mockingbird Lane, that aired during the spooky season back in 2012. It was intended to be a pilot but obviously didn't make it and I can see why. This may be one of those rare pilots that I actually hate. Maybe. We chat about the violence, the character assassinations, Eddie Izzard being a great human being and I compare it to the Addams Family movies.

For our Halloween special, Tysto and I delve into the updated version of The Munsters, Mockingbird Lane, that aired during the spooky season back in 2012. It was intended to be a pilot but obviously didn't make it and I can see why. This may be one of those rare pilots that I actually hate. Maybe. We chat about the violence, the character assassinations, Eddie Izzard being a great human being and I compare it to the Addams Family movies.

Tysto returns for more police show hi-jinks as we talk about a thriller movie co-written and directed by one Wes Craven. Sadly, it's more Deadly Friend than A Nightmare on Elm Street Except, less fun. We discuss the cast, give the characters alternative names thanks to Youtube's Closed Captions and briefly talk about cheese. Contains strong language.

Tysto returns for more police show hi-jinks as we talk about a thriller movie co-written and directed by one Wes Craven. Sadly, it's more Deadly Friend than A Nightmare on Elm Street Except, less fun. We discuss the cast, give the characters alternative names thanks to Youtube's Closed Captions and briefly talk about cheese. Contains strong language.

Tysto is back to chat about the second episode of our police theme month, the sequel to the French Connection movies, Popeye Doyle. It's actually not bad, well shot and acted but it's a bit of a slog. Let us know in the comments below or by email (dropthepilot@gmail.com) what you think of the new format for longer pilots. Tryin' something new, here, people, gotta avoid that Baffled length again. End music- Axel Broke by Matt Harris.

Tysto is back to chat about the second episode of our police theme month, the sequel to the French Connection movies, Popeye Doyle. It's actually not bad, well shot and acted but it's a bit of a slog. Let us know in the comments below or by email (dropthepilot@gmail.com) what you think of the new format for longer pilots. Tryin' something new, here, people, gotta avoid that Baffled length again. End music- Axel Broke by Matt Harris.

As a bonus episode, in the lead up to our big themed month in September, here is a re-edited edition of the Evel Knievel episode I recorded with Tysto over a year ago. It's tighter, it's shorter but it still has that badass theme tune at the end. Enjoy! Note: We both say this pilot is terrible (Tysto more so than me) but listening back, we don't actually hate it that much...

As a bonus episode, in the lead up to our big themed month in September, here is a re-edited edition of the Evel Knievel episode I recorded with Tysto over a year ago. It's tighter, it's shorter but it still has that badass theme tune at the end. Enjoy! Note: We both say this pilot is terrible (Tysto more so than me) but listening back, we don't actually hate it that much...

Tysto joins me to talk through the pilot episode to the JJ Abrams show, Fringe. It's a good show and we both enjoy revisiting its first episode. We talk about the cast, the team behind the scenes, how some characters aren't served well by the script(s) and give spoilers for future episodes. If you are listening without watching the show, sorry about the brief gaps. I can't edit those out or it wouldn't really be a commentary. Contains strong language.

Tysto joins me to talk through the pilot episode to the JJ Abrams show, Fringe. It's a good show and we both enjoy revisiting its first episode. We talk about the cast, the team behind the scenes, how some characters aren't served well by the script(s) and give spoilers for future episodes. If you are listening without watching the show, sorry about the brief gaps. I can't edit those out or it wouldn't really be a commentary. Contains strong language.

Tysto returns to talk about something we both actually enjoyed! It stars Robert Forster, Don Johnson and a really rather good Mark Hamill as the bad guy in this cop thriller. It's a 70s show so it's a tad dated at times and it may not replace Tysto's beloved Bunco but we liked it. I'm glad, we can't hate them all! Closing music-1975 by Josh Kirsch/Media Right Productions.

Tysto returns to talk about something we both actually enjoyed! It stars Robert Forster, Don Johnson and a really rather good Mark Hamill as the bad guy in this cop thriller. It's a 70s show so it's a tad dated at times and it may not replace Tysto's beloved Bunco but we liked it. I'm glad, we can't hate them all! Closing music-1975 by Josh Kirsch/Media Right Productions.

Your Soulless Minion, Josh, is joined by Tysto and Mike and Max from Commentary Track Stars for this commentary on the 1992 film Batman Returns. That's right. Batman has RETURNED. So has Keaton and Burton. Added to the mix are some new villains -- the cold blooded Penguin and the vivacious Catwoman.But how does this film stack up against its predecessor? Do the Catwoman and Penguin work as characters? Is Batman still the mysterious Dark Knight or just a co star? Is the movie too dark or not dark enough? Those are some of the questions we try to answer. Sync Point: The first frame immediately after the Warner Bros. logo has faded away. Email us

Before there was Batman and Robin there was... Batman FOREVER. It was a big hit in its day. There was music videos and merchandising galore. Everyone seemed to have Bats on the brain in the summer of '95.But does the movie stand the test of time? Or was it simply a product of its time?Fellow podcasters and commentators Tysto and Mike of Commentary Track Stars join one of the Soulless Minions in an attempt to answer some of these questions.Some other topics of discussions: Comparisons against other comic book adaptations, Schumacher vs. Burton, Keaton Vs. Kilmer, the supporting cast and the films change in tone and direction. Sync Point: Set your counter clock on your DVD at ZERO. Then press play on the commentary and your DVD simultaneously. Email us

Joining the Soulless Minions for this commetary on the 1997 film Batman and Robin are Tysto, Mike Ortiz and Damon Shaw of Geek Fights, and Mike Schindler of Commetary Track Stars. Note: Mike Schindler arrives late to the commentary. Approximately 1hr and 1/2 in the film. Most do not speak well of this film. However, our approach to this commentary is not in that vein. We admit its flaws but attempt to see the good things in it. It's campy, bright and full of cheese. Sync Point: The first frame immediately after the titles "Warner Bros Pictures Presents" has faded away. Email us

John Pavlich (http://www.sofadogs.libsyn.com/) and Tysto (http://www.tysto.com/) join me once again for a commentary on the 1997 sci-fi film Gattaca. This film is the freshmen effort of writer and director Andrew Niccol who has been apart of many critically acclaimed and noteworthy films such as Lord of War and The Truman Show. Even if you're not interested in his works it can be said that looking at the credits of Andrew Niccol his oeuvre definitely reflects a unique eye and style.  Please join us as John, Tysto, and myself examine some of the finer points of Gattaca. Some of our discussions include -- its relevance in today's world, (was it perhaps ahead of its time?) the philosophical debate of free will versus determinism, it's place in the realm of mystery noir as well as retro sci-fi, it's wonderful score and set design, and my admiration of Ethan Hawke. Sync Point: The black point immediately after the Columbia Pictures logo has faded away. This commentary was recorded using a Region 1 DVD Any comments our questions please visit or community forum: http://soullessminions.yuku.com/

My regular co-host was out of the studio on this one but thankfully I was joined by two very special guests and fellow fan commentators--Tysto of Tysto.com (http://www.tysto.com/) and John of SofaDogs.com (http://www.sofadogs.libsyn.com/)--for this commentary on the 1999 sci-fi comedy Galaxy Quest. You don't have to be a fan sci-fi to dig this movie because it's appeal is universal. There's comedy, drama, suspense, explosions, spaceships, and really cool looking aliens. This movie has everything. It's a treat to behold. It really is.  Which make me wonder... Why doesn't this movie have a sequel? Sync Point: The black point immediately after the DreamWorks logo has faded away. This commentary was recorded using a Region 1 DVD. Email us

Fellow fan commentator Tysto (http://www.tysto.com/) joined Justin and myself (Your Soulless Minions of Orthodoxy) in our recording studio for a collaborative commentary on the 1988 Sword & Sorcery Epic--Willow. This was a blast to record because of course three heads are better than two. But also because the three of us of really like the film. Not only for nostalgia sake, but for the fact that its a stand out of its genre that still holds up today. As with other films of its kind Willow draws upon a shared pool of mythical elements - a child of prophecy, an evil queen, a lovable rogue, a hero on a journey, etc. But those familiarities shouldn't keep anyone of this generation or the last from enjoying this underrated film. Either young or young at heart Willow takes you on his journey with him. Sync Point: The black point immediately after the Lucas Film title card has faded away. Email us