Two perfectly average weirdos searching for greatness by talking about popular subjects (mostly TV shows).
by Christopher Ferman and James Fryer
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James and Christopher watch National Geographic's "The Boonies (https://www.natgeotv.com/int/outsiders-living-off-the-edge)" on Hulu and conclude that this is a less literate version of Thoreau's Walden. Like, way less. They also agree that walking into a flooding cave is... unwise.
- What is the difference between "off grid" and "the boonies"?
- Did the film crew get hazard pay (they deserve it)?
- Are floods and earthquakes good enough reasons to not live in a cave?
- If you are on Facebook, are you really living off grid?
For the (alleged) answers to these questions and many more, listen to our podcast!
24 Jun 2021
Episode #18: Nomadland
Christopher and James discuss Nomadland. Christopher gets to recall the glorious nomad days of his own youth and James gets to fantasize about hitting the road and leaving Christopher behind.
- Is America the most prudish country in the world?
- Does a film with no plot have spoilers?
- How long can Christopher's three teenagers hang in there?
For the (alleged) answers to these questions and many more, listen to our podcast!
17 Jun 2021
Episode #17: Loki
James and Christopher discuss Loki on Disney+ and question if one should have sympathy for the devil. Then James goes off the rails by correcting the MCU's representation of the multiple universe theory. Because James is tedious and dull.
- Is Owen Wilson any good?
- Are the Infinity Stones the most powerful force in the universe or not?
- Who would win in a fight, Loki or Rick?
- Can Christopher have sympathy for a psycho killer?
For the (alleged) answers to these questions and many more, listen to our podcast!
10 Jun 2021
Episode #16: Invincible
Christopher tricks James into watching "Invincible" on Amazon Prime and is disappointed when he doesn't hate it. Our two hosts break down the trials and tribulations of a teenager as he comes of age in an animated world of high school drama and superheroes.
- Is Invincible just an Archer knock-off?
- Is Invincible just another teenage soap opera?
- What is Luke Skywalker doing in this show?
- What's worse, being a teenager, or being a superhero?
For the (alleged) answers to these questions and many more, listen to our podcast!
20 May 2021
Episode #15: Most Popular Vehicles
Christopher and James discuss the most popular vehicles sold in the USA. James thinks trucks are stupid and Christopher thinks James is stupid. Also, Subaru drivers are hippies.
- What the hell is an F-Series?
- How awesome are station wagons?
- Are all trucks ugly?
For the (alleged) answers to these questions and many more, listen to our podcast!
13 May 2021
Episode #14: Rolling Stone's 100 Best Sitcoms of All Time - Part III
James and Christopher discuss Rolling Stone's 100 Best Sitcoms of All Time (https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-lists/best-tv-sitcoms-1162237/).
Sponsor: GoRageous (https://www.gorageous.com)
- Wow, it turns out that we had a lot to say about this list.
- I'm too tired to be clever, so just listen to the show.
6 May 2021
Episode #13: Rolling Stone's 100 Best Sitcoms of All Time - Part II
James and Christopher discuss Rolling Stone's 100 Best Sitcoms of All Time (https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-lists/best-tv-sitcoms-1162237/).
Sponsor: GoRageous (https://www.gorageous.com)
- This will only take two episodes, right?
- We are not seriously go to go to a third episode?
- Uh, OK, join us again next as we pick up from where we left off...
- Is this seriously happening?
29 Apr 2021
Episode #12: Rolling Stone's 100 Best Sitcoms of All Time - Part I
Sponsor: GoRageous (https://www.gorageous.com)
James and Christopher discuss Rolling Stone's 100 Best Sitcoms of All Time (https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-lists/best-tv-sitcoms-1162237/).
- This will only take one episode, right?
- We are not seriously go to go to a second episode?
- Uh, OK, join us again next as we pick up from where we left off.
22 Apr 2021
Episode #11: Van Life on YouTube
Christopher and James discuss the culture of Van Life videos on YouTube. Christopher was initially very excited because he thought it was going to be a bunch of videos of old men... but he ends up falling in love with Jennelle.
- Is Jennelle a corporate shill?
- Can a Canadian and a Fat Bike both live in one minivan?
- Which is creepier, Christopher or his van?
For the (alleged) answers to these questions and many more, listen to our podcast!
SHOW LINKS
- Jennelle Eliana: First video (https://youtu.be/UG8QnjT57UY) / Dad Video (https://youtu.be/P1_wbo7jBHw)
- Bob Wells: Transit Connect (https://youtu.be/U7WSjsw8BnM) / Yaris (https://youtu.be/c0iY23LX1Y0)
- Foresty Forest (https://youtu.be/Z8CENn_WY6k)
- Exploring Alternatives (https://youtu.be/H8IdJU71VYk)
- REI - Miranda (https://youtu.be/kVNkGAeYQWU)
- The Other Side (https://youtu.be/dA29PmC7_Fg)
NOT MENTIONED IN THE SHOW, BUT WORTH WATCHING:
- Bruce Parks (https://youtu.be/oO2-2EKtJLc)
- Benjamin D'Amico (https://youtu.be/JgKrEI-kqPk)
8 Apr 2021
Episode #10: The Falcon and The Winter Soldier
James and Christopher discuss The Falcon and The Winter Soldier (https://www.marvel.com/tv-shows/the-falcon-and-the-winter-soldier/1) from Disney+, but Christopher isn't really listening and keeps talking about Captain America instead. The show is essentially about the unintended consequences of re-gifting.
- Is Tony Stark the real villain?
- Why are we talking about Captain Morgan?
-Does the Marvel Universe have a drug problem?
- Is this just a reboot of Bugs Bunny?
For the (alleged) answers to these questions and many more, listen to our podcast!
1 Apr 2021
Episode #9: Top Five Music Videos of YouTube
Christopher and James look at the top five music videos in the world on YouTube but James just isn't built for this kind of thing. But these are two old men, so they start off by talking about MTV which, believe it or not, used to show music videos.
- Is NPR listening to our podcast?
- Is Rose an 'Asian' Stevie Nicks?
- Are these boys or girls? James can't tell.
- Is Bad Bunny a real name?
For the (alleged) answers to these questions and many more, listen to our podcast!
25 Mar 2021
Episode #8: The Lost Pirate Kingdom
The Lost Pirate Kingdom on Netflix pushes James to his limit and he threatens to mutiny. The 'Pirate Life' is definitely not for James, but for Christopher? Through rough water and high seas our courageous voyagers tell their harrowing tale of "a clean podcast about a dirty show."
- Is sex in the tavern sexy?
- What do pirates smell like?
- Were black pirates 'free'?
- Do female pirates turn Christopher on?
For the (alleged) answers to these questions and many more, listen to our podcast!
Sponsored by: GoRageous (https://www.gorageous.com/)
18 Mar 2021
Episode #7: Central Park
James and Christopher ride 'Central Park' from Apple TV+ on a riveting and deep dive down into the scientific origins and triggers of the 'Cringe Response'. These two courageous review-nauts stare down the cosmically daunting question: is the essential nature of 'The Musical' good or evil?.
- Does Central Park make the post-apocalypse watch list?
- Can a cartoon character make James vomit by simply dancing?
- Can one, should one, love a rat-loving dog-napper?
For the (alleged) answers to these questions and many more, listen to our podcast!
Sponsored by: GoRageous (https://www.gorageous.com)
11 Mar 2021
Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet
Christopher and James consider the noble truths revealed in “Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet” on Apple TV+.
- Is Is being, “delightfully psychotic” a turn on?
- Is it Always Sunny in Mythic Quest?
- Is everyone tired of Zoom meetings yet?
- Should nerds be allowed to review anything but hardware?
For the (alleged) answers to these questions and many more, listen to our show!
4 Mar 2021
Ted Lasso
James and Christopher discuss the Major League (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097815/) remake, "Ted Lasso" on Apple TV Plus. But Christopher points out that it is a remake of NBC's ad campaign (https://youtu.be/6KeG_i8CWE8) for Premier League (https://youtu.be/iRqypM7jb5Y). Stay tuned for the resolution of this and other misadventures.
- Who is more confused, James or Christopher?
- How much of a soccer fan is James now?
- How to tell when an Englishman is cursing at you.
- What's worse, seltzer water or tea?
- What's the deal with Hannah Waddingham?
For the (alleged) answers to these questions and many more, listen to our show!
Sponsored by GoRageous (https://www.gorageous.com/)
25 Feb 2021
Dickinson
Christopher and James consider the very modern reboot of Emily Dickinson in Apple TV’s "Dickinson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dickinson_(TV_series))" and come to the astonishing conclusion that James likes it a bit more than Christopher does.
— Is it a comedy or a drama?
— Is Jane Krakowskey any good?
— Really, how impressive is Death?
— Does James have any taste at all?
For the (alleged) answers to these questions and many more, listen to our show!
Sponsored by GoRageous (https://www.gorageous.com)
18 Feb 2021
WandaVision
Everyone has heard of (and watched) WandaVision (https://www.marvel.com/tv-shows/wandavision/1), but do you know-
— What Super Heroes fantasize about?
— Is Frosty the Snowman related to Vision?
— What the difference between bootie and butt is?
For the (alleged) answers to these questions and many more, listen to our show!
Sponsored by GoRageous (https://www.gorageous.com)
11 Feb 2021
Brain Games
James and Christopher watch Brain Games (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/shows/brain-games), a show about how your brain just lies and lies and lies to you. Also, don't multi-task.
--- Do babies walk off cliffs?
--- Does multi-tasking work?
--- Fire hydrant + musket exploding + soda pop fizz = ?
--- Is James normal?
--- For the (alleged) answers to these questions and many more, listen to our show!
4 Feb 2021
Forged in Fire
Forged in Fire (https://www.history.com/shows/forged-in-fire) - a show in which four 'bladesmiths' compete to win a $10,000 prize. In this ‘must listen to' episode Christopher and James put this show through the fire and discuss if it has a point and if can make the cut.*
--- How did we end up watching a reality show about blacksmiths?
--- Can you forge a Viking Axe using a cracked cast iron skillet and a hairdryer?
--- For the (alleged) answers to these questions and many more, listen to our show!
*All puns intended.**
**Because we are bad people.
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