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BALLOON JUICE!

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THE MOVIES ARE DEAD, MAN!

BALLOON JUICE!Dec 17, 2020

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OSCAR Buzz 2023

OSCAR Buzz 2023

We examine the films nominated for a coveted Oscar this year and mostly say WTF? Who nominated TOP GUN: MAVERICK and what the heck were they smoking? We talk enthusiastically about nominations for BRENDAN FRASIER, MICHELLE YEOH and KE HUY QUAN and many others. We also talk about the state of Politics here in our home country of CANADA and we complain about how the DC Cinematic Universe is being decimated!

Feb 04, 202301:00:06
Over the Top doesn't Cover it!

Over the Top doesn't Cover it!

In which our stalwart hosts review PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH, M3GAN, GLASS ONION and, of course RRR, probably the most insanely entertaining film of 2022! Hold on to your toques!

Jan 30, 202301:00:51
Where's My Zebra?

Where's My Zebra?

WE'RE BACK! For an amazing THIRD SEASON! In this episode we talk about all the stuff we're GOING to see but haven't because of a few technical SNAFU's. We talk about KILLER ROBOT DOLLS in Gerard Johnstone's M3GAN! And what episode of the show would be complete without dunking on MILLIE BOBBIE BROWN in ENOLA HOLMES 2. Plus we discuss the clown show that is the new House of Representatives and their inability to elect a speaker. And we disparage the overbloated, three hour endurance marathon that is AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER!

Jan 12, 202341:05
THE QUESTIONNAIRE!

THE QUESTIONNAIRE!

BALLOON JUICE proudly presents its first QUESTIONNAIRE! These 15 questions were designed to dig deep into your soul and pull from the depths feelings and opinions that weren't meant to be reveled into the light of day! Questions about SANDWICHES! STAR WARS vs STAR TREK! VACATIONS! But also, questions about LOVE, FEAR, LOATHING and LEISURE TIME! Listen as Cal and MD have their deepest emotions stripped raw! As they reveal the depths of their souls and their innermost feelings about love, loss and whether or not a cheeseburger can be classified as a sandwich. Listen as we reveal our secret love for FLOWERS, the SEASONS and how we really feel about SOCKS with SANDALS!

Can you listen all the way through this episode as Cal and MD bare their souls, spill their guts and reveal their innermost selves!

Jun 23, 202201:07:37
A YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR THE GREAT UNWASHED!

A YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR THE GREAT UNWASHED!

In which Cal and MD debate the merits of Christopher Walken as the Padishah Emperor in Denis Villaneuve's DUNE PART 2. We also name drom AVATAR, WILLOW, INDY 5 (and cringe a bit as we remember Shia LeBouf...shudder...) Bad CGI in the SHE-HULKI Trailer and the changes that have occurred in the Comic Book Industry. The art's just not what it used to be, Man! Calvin spins a dream of his own YOUTUBE Channel and waxes about the glory that it TODDLERS & TIARAS, DANCE MOMS, KAREN videos and the always popular AIRPORT FREAKOUT videos. We also weigh in on the gun control debate and ponder what could be the greatest season of SURVIVOR ever: SURVIVOR FROZEN NORTH!!!!!

It's GOLDEN, folks! GOLDEN PATH, Golden!

Jun 12, 202251:51
TOP GUN: MONKEYPOX!

TOP GUN: MONKEYPOX!

In which we begin with a LAMENT FOR LOST CATS before we get down to serious business. THE BOYS: SEASON 3, we talk about the first three episode's of Amazon Prime's Superhero Series. TOP GUN: MAVERICK, Tom Cruise's latest Guy Porn movie proves too much for Calvin. THE ORVILLE: SEASON 3 has made it's move to hulu and become more serious and is gunning for STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS which is still going very strong! Not to be outdone, though, streaming giant Disney Plus has OBI WAN KENOBI a new limited series to appeal to all you STAR WARS fanboys! We also talk about the state of the world and we can't do that without mentioning the MONKEYPOX which leads into Calvin's research about syphilis, of all things. Well, we live in a filthy world according to science. We end the show by ranting about the trouble we have with our keyboards. It's all PURE GOLD this week!

Jun 06, 202256:30
Life's too short for TERRIBLE MOVIES!

Life's too short for TERRIBLE MOVIES!

In which CALVIN and MD talk about TERRIBLE MOVIES, many of which were perpetrated by MEL BROOKS. Cal talks about his profile at the UNFINISHED MAN website and recalls the time he got SHOT IN THE FACE and the resultant PTSD. We also examine the phenomena of PRONOUNS and MD breaks it all down for you. We also talk about making one's life more manageable as one ages. Also FUCK DR. PHIL! And FUCK DREW BARRYMORE and FUCK DR OZ and the whole Republican Party for trying to overturn ROE vs. WADE and, while we're at it FUCK THE FREEDOM CONVOY and their abhorrent BATHROOM HABITS.

May 17, 202238:59
YOU CROSSED A LINE WHEN YOU POOPED IN JOHNNY'S BED

YOU CROSSED A LINE WHEN YOU POOPED IN JOHNNY'S BED

WE'RE BACK AGAIN with more insightful talk about the world! STRANGE NEW WORLDS, the best new Star Trek series in years! NATALIE PORTMAN'S GOT GUNS! We talk about THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER, Taika Waititi's upcoming Marvel flick. And, of course, we have to weigh in on the TRUCKER CONVOY, the JOHNNY DEPP and AMBER HEARD trial and all of its shenanigans! PLUS: WHAT IS PUTIN'S PROBEM, ANYWAY? We analyze the conflict in UKRAINE! Plus TIK-TOK GIRLS and we catch up with the milestones that have made CALVIN'S CANADIAN CAVE OF COOL cooler than it has ever been!

May 12, 202240:46
WE'RE BACK, BITCHES!

WE'RE BACK, BITCHES!

After a hiatus that has lasted for more than a year BALLON JUICE IS BACK! We begin by acknowledging the passing of comic book giants GEORGE PEREZ and NEAL ADAMS. We talk about MOON KNIGHT and DOCTOR STRANGE AND THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS. We examine the mess that is the DC CINEMATIC UNIVERSE and the unfortunate antics of Ezra Miller, star of the upcoming FLASH movie. On the plus side, we have lots of good things to say about THE BATMAN and James Gunn's THE PEACEMAKER series. Most importantly, though we talk about Calvin's quest to purchase a DOCTOR STRANGE bucket of large popcorn. SPOILERS ABOUND in this episode, so BE WARNED! And we also need to apologize for the sound quality. It was due to a bad internet connection and a very old, Marconi-era microphone and not the fact that Calvin drank so many vodkas before we started recording. That had nothing to do with it. We deny that completely!

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the TRIMPHANT RETURN of BALLOON JUICE!

May 09, 202244:29
WANDAVISION and other stuff.

WANDAVISION and other stuff.

In a shorter, but no less jam-packed follow up to our last episode, Calvin and MD talk knowledgeably about ARTISAN SOAPS, the return to television of PUNKY BREWSTER and FRASIER before getting into our thoughts about Marvel's WANDAVISION and other Marvel products coming to theaters (maybe?) or DISNEY+. Calvin talks about how he will hate-watch the Snyder cut of JUSTICE LEAGE and reviews a Netflix documentary MURDER AMONGST THE MORMONS. Along the way we touch on QANON, Harold Camping, POUTINE, mixing up boxes of cereal and marketing them as MIX-UPS and Neapolitan ice cream.

Come for the conversation, stay for the snacks!

Mar 11, 202136:39
BITE OF SPRING

BITE OF SPRING

After a two-month hiatus, WE'RE BACK! What? Did we go somewhere nice? Yeah, sure. We went to Cancun. NO! What do you think? We're Canadian. We endured the winter as all patriotic Canadians do! But spring is coming and we're talking about RUSH LIMBAUGH, Alex Jones, PINNOCHIO (and I plug a very good Canadian short film called WOODMAN made by a buddy of mine). We cover DOCTOR PIMPLE POPPER, Lola Bunny, MISTER POTATO HEAD, Hugo, Doctor Seuss, CPAC, Ted Cruz, COVID ENNUI and the vaccinations that can't come fast enough. Calvin reviews a Korean film called THE SWORDSMAN, and a Netflix series THE AGE OF THE SAMURAI. We also review the CW's latest DC superhero show SUPERMAN & LOIS. Sure, it's a lot of rambling nonsense, but it's GOLD PLATED rambling nonsense!

...and it's part one of a TWO PART SPECIAL! Look for part 2 very soon!

Mar 10, 202154:33
F***K 2020!

F***K 2020!

Recorded before the recent attempt to overthrow the government, this is the episode where we review all the terrible things that happened in 2020. Ahh, how we long for such simpler times now, eh? For some reason we begin with a discussion about LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE. I don't know why. Along the way we namedrop JOHN SAXON, SEAN CONNERY, DIANNA RIGG, CHADWICK BOSEMAN, CHARLIE PRYDE, JOHN LE CARRE and others. Along the way Cal reviews WW84 and we talk about the Season 2 Finale of THE MANDALORIAN.  PART ONE OF TWO! (Maybe three).

Jan 10, 202101:01:43
THE MOVIES ARE DEAD, MAN!

THE MOVIES ARE DEAD, MAN!

With the movie houses shut down due to Covid and the recent announcement that Warner Brothers is teaming up with HBO Max for same day streaming releases of all their upcoming films, we speculate about what's going to happen to the movie houses. Is going to the movies a passé concept? Are the movies dead? What will happen to the existing movie theaters? Will this be their chance to become something more than just distribution outlets for the big movie chains?

We also talk about STAR WARS and THE MANDALORIAN, because you know what we're like we can't stay on topic any better than a Stormtrooper can hit a target. I think even Millie Bobbie Brown gets dragged into it at one point. I can't remember. Yes, we were a little inebriated. In these waning days of the Pandemic, who isn't?

Dec 17, 202001:07:11
KRAMPUS PLANTED THE MONOLITH AND STOLE THE ELECTION

KRAMPUS PLANTED THE MONOLITH AND STOLE THE ELECTION

In which Calvin relays the tale of his PANIC ATTACK AT THE SAFEWAY! We talk PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS and the anticipation of the vaccines. Mysterious monoliths popping up all over the world, KRAMPUS and his ilk, plus Rudy Giuliani's star witness, MELISSA CARONE. She's peach, with her Renée Zellweger hair and her second best glasses. Why are you still reading this? Press play, dammit! Podcast gold awaits you!

Dec 07, 202058:02
THE OLD TOBY

THE OLD TOBY

What? Another episode? Holy Crap! I'm as surprised as you are! Smoking, drinking and other bad habits. Calvin tells about a recent trip to a local establishment selling refined and perfectly legal, combustible recreational, all natural relaxation products (snicker). Mike prefers a drink but Calvin is a sloppy drunk. Life, cats, the internet, the world, Non PC humour and TAN MOM? All this plus, for a change NO talking smack about Millie Bobbi Brown! (Ahhh... who are we kidding, of course we do. It's in our contract at this point). All sponsored by HAMBURGER HELPER! (Hah! We wish!) Sit back, relax, be cool and listen to your podcast pals as we talk about all things cool. Hey, man, why are your eyes so red?

Nov 15, 202052:22
DIRTY DUCKS WEAR NO PANTS!

DIRTY DUCKS WEAR NO PANTS!

But first, Calvin gives a mixed but enthusiastic review of THE SECRET SOCIETY OF SECOND BORN ROYALS and marvels over Miles Morales' cat from the SPIDER MAN video game. The swedes are not amused by DONALD DUCK and his flagrant disregard for pants. We mark the passing of music Legend Johnny Nash who sang the theme song for THE MIGHTY HURCULES, a Canadian animated classic series. Cal also spends some time ranting about THE BANANA SPLITS and MILLIE BOBBI BROWN (I think it's in our contract at this point... at least once an episode). Calvin reviews the classic 70's SF thriller CAPRICORN ONE. HALLOWEEN CANDY, VALENTINES CHOCOLATE and the various new iterations of STAR TREK. Calvin misses THE AMAZING RACE and, like any rational adults, we discuss the merits of PIZZA POPS and CORN DOGS and other culinary delights that can be had at your local convenience store for a mere pittance!

It's great stuff, this week, folks! You gotta listen!

Oct 30, 202057:08
PANDEMIC PODCAST!

PANDEMIC PODCAST!

As we shiver in anticipation of the dreaded SECOND WAVE Cal and MD discuss the important things like HILLBILLY TERRORISTS, ROBOT DOGS, KILLER AI, CHADWICK BOSEMAN, NAMOR, Michael Jai White and why black actors could be big box office draws but aren't allowed to be, America's Dick, Trump's America, The Proud Boys hashtag gets corrupted by George Takei, Jerry Falwell Jnr. is a bad boy, THE BOYS SEASON 2, PERRY MASON, Tatiana Maslany - is she Hulk or is she ain't SHE-HULK? We look forward to season 2 of THE MADALORIAN and, of course, what would an episode of BALLOON JUICE be without a rant about MILLIE BOBBIE BROWN? (You guessed it, we review ENOLA HOLMES). It's a parade of pop culture from a uniquely Canadian perspective!

Oct 22, 202001:04:48
EMOTIONAL ROOT CANAL

EMOTIONAL ROOT CANAL

DEADLY SHARKS! PANT STEALING BISON! Trump committing election fraud by destroying the post office and it's being carried out in broad daylight! A REAL GIANT ROBOT in Yokohama, Japan! CAPTAIN FUNKATEER FUNK SWAGGER'S third big album drop on a dental theme! All that plus THE NEW MUTANTS!

Okay, yeah, this one was late. I should have uploaded it last week because it's getting a bit ripe, but listen anyway. It's still Balloon Juice, and any time is a good time for that no matter what the vintage.

Sep 03, 202057:57
OTHER PEOPLE'S FAMILIES ARE INCONVENIENT

OTHER PEOPLE'S FAMILIES ARE INCONVENIENT

But that won't stop us from talking about THE UNBRELLA ACADEMY Season 2, STARGIRL or DOOM PATROL. We remember 1984's STREETS OF FIRE and MD bemoans the computer repairs that set him back, Cal bemoans ordering things online and recounts his recent ELLEN DEGENERIS kerfuffle. The we talk about fine art and FORTUNINO MATANA and RENE MAGRITTE, cuz we're intellectuals, y'all!

We also review the recent PERRY MASON remake and we wax rhapsodic about the tv series MATADOR. We touch on Tom Cruise in space, BATTLEFIELD EARTH and the inimitable Barry Pepper!

It's not just Balloon Juice, it's solid gold Balloon Juice!

Aug 17, 202001:02:58
STORIES and PICTURES

STORIES and PICTURES

Calvin tells M.D. some stories from his youth in Shiloh, Manitoba. The Summer of '79 was a magical year for young Calvin and the things he got up to will make your blood curdle! STEALING A BIG MAC FROM A BABY! HOPPING A TRAIN TO WINNIPEG! Also going through some old photographs leads Calvin to discover a secret about his family. We also weigh in on the notorious BEER RAMEN! (spoiler: YUCK!)

Jul 22, 202043:47
WHITE, STRAIGHT PRIVILEGE & BIG BOOBS: The Drunken Podcast

WHITE, STRAIGHT PRIVILEGE & BIG BOOBS: The Drunken Podcast

In which our heroes, Cal and MD, talk about their cats, MD complains about the recent renovations to his house. Then we dig in and talk about what's going on in the world: GEORGE FLOYD and the police, DAVE CHAPELLE and his powerful special on Youtube, ANTIFA, Confederate statues, KATHERINE JOHNSON,  BASS REEVES, WATCHMEN. We talk about our white privilege, and our support for marginalized people and the LGBTQ community. We talk about religious bigotry, THE “N” WORD, Walter Mosley and the writer's room for Star Trek: Discovery. White supremecists and racists: Don't listen to this show. YOU WILL BE TRIGGERED!!!!!

Then we switch gears and talk about Octoberfest, beer, bratwurst and women with big boobs, which causes MD to talk about his wife and Calvin to reminisce about a young woman he once knew... okay, full disclosure: we were drinking when we recorded this, so it's still podcast gold, but it's DRUNKEN PODCAST GOLD!

'nuff said.

Jul 15, 202053:23
RADICALIZED JEDI FROM THE PLANET ARRAKIS!

RADICALIZED JEDI FROM THE PLANET ARRAKIS!

In which our heroes, Cal and M.D., reflect on how Luke Skywalker is just some radicalized Jedi kid from a desert shithole planet. That leads us to a discussion of DUNE which leads us to MOBY DICK and via Bill Sienkiewicz, to THE NEW MUTANTS, LEGION and a discussion of comic books as pop culture. Calvin recalls his days as a high school superstar before we launch into a very serious discussion about POM, pimple popping videos, ear wax removal and Kotubukiya figures. We also admit how uncomfortable we are with the new FACE SWAP APP turning Luke Skywalker and the Enterprise crew into girls, LOONEY TUNES, racist tropes, racist syrup, white voice actors on THE SIMPSONS and the joys of punching Nazis. It's PODCAST GOLD this week, folks! You don't want to miss it!

Jul 08, 202001:07:39
BALLOON JUICE 1

BALLOON JUICE 1

WE'RE BACK AND WE'RE RE-BRANDED, BITCHES!

BALLOON JUICE #1, in which our heroes, Calvin and M.D., have to deal with another film starring Millie Bobbie Brown! ENOLA HOLMES is a Netflix film coming in September. Did you know David Lee Roth is now a paramedic? It's true! Cal and M.D. Talk about the Snyder Cut and explain why there is no SNYDER CUT of JUSTICE LEAGE! Michael Keaton returning to the role of Batman? MORBIUS starring Jared Leto, JOKER, DC's animated films culminate in JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK: APOKOLIPS WAR, Calvin's pathetic troll, Covid 19, AmazingCon! FOUNDATION becomes a TV series, SNOWPIERCER and what happens to Calvin when he doesn't have internet?

It's an amazingly chock-full hour of damn good podcasting!

Jul 01, 202001:12:10
QUARANTINE!

QUARANTINE!

From their quarantine bunkers, Cal and MD are joined by Nick Ward from New Zealand. We share lockdown stories, we talk about the recently released images from Denis Villeneuve's DUNE, we each recount embarrassing encounters with famous people and engage in general merriment. Along the way we talk about the iconic Canadian TV series THE BEACHCOMBERS, THE FRIENDLY GIANT and DOCTOR WHO, and Cal tells us how he saved the life of an Edmonton Weatherman before he became famous! It's quality entertainment to soothe your isolation blues!

Apr 24, 202047:34
WORLD IS SO COOL!

WORLD IS SO COOL!

In this episode Cal and MD talk about many topics including Dennis Villenuve's Dune, Moebius, Cosplay Girls, Billie Eilish (and the amazing reality that a Grammy winning album can be produced in your bedroom), A REALLY GREAT IDEA FOR THE CAVE OF COOL'S FIRST INDIE FEATURE, Disney Remakes (with an emphasis on MULAN) and ONE REALLY AMAZING THERMOS!

Mar 15, 202052:19
From the Bottom of the Sea to the Frozen North

From the Bottom of the Sea to the Frozen North

Back again and we talk Irwin Allen, VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA and other old network television shows. Remember CLIFFHANGERS? We do! We talk about SURVIVOR, Calvin's time in Iqaluit, Harry and Megan moving to Canada, and, of course, SUPER HEROES! We've got your amazing geeky conversation all right here!

Mar 01, 202055:20
WE'RE BACK!

WE'RE BACK!

After a perfect storm of a computer SNAFU left Calvin unable to reach out to the rest of the world WE ARE BACK! And we have a lot to talk about! Aside from Calvin's computer problems we cover the Facebook cat group and Calvin's Cat captions, cosplay girls, 90 DAY FIANCEE, the 1973 version of THE THREE MUSKETEERS, Live action remakes of Japanese Anime, KINGDOM Season 2, Korean cinema, PARASITE, Bong Joon Ho, KPOP, BELA LUGOSI, FRANK LANGELLA, MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, MULAN and, of course STAR TREK: PICARD. It's choc-a-bloc full of overwhelming goodness!

Feb 28, 202057:46
HBO's WATCHMEN Reviewed!

HBO's WATCHMEN Reviewed!

WATCHMEN! HBO's limited series based on Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons graphic novel masterpiece gets an review! Listen as Cal and M.D. give their thoughts and wax enthusiastically about this landmark television series. A slightly spoilery review which covers the entire series and celebrates Damon Lindeloff's redemption as a creator of quality television!

Jan 05, 202042:05
Cave of Cool Short Take: An APPEAL to the UKRAINE!

Cave of Cool Short Take: An APPEAL to the UKRAINE!

QUID PRO NO! Calvin delivers a personal message and an appeal to all of his listeners in the Ukraine!

Dec 28, 201904:12
Christmas Special 2019

Christmas Special 2019

Cal and MD talk Christmas! EMMETT OTTER'S JUG BAND CHRISTMAS, EVEL KNEIVEL STUNT CYCLE, and, of course, KRAMPUS! Everything Christmas in one compact Cave of Cool Package!

Dec 25, 201940:05
SEASON 2 OPENER: From Cherry to Disney Plus!

SEASON 2 OPENER: From Cherry to Disney Plus!

SEASON 2 opens with a bang as we cover the firing of Don Cherry, The box office bomb that was CHARLIE'S ANGELS and TERMINATOR: DARK FATE. We talk HBO's WATCHMEN and Disney Plus' THE MANDALORIAN! We're back, Bitches!

Dec 01, 201956:09
Cave of Cool Short Take: Rick Ocasek & Eddie Money

Cave of Cool Short Take: Rick Ocasek & Eddie Money

We talk about the recent sad passing of two of our Rock & Roll heroes.

Sep 27, 201901:57
Cave of Cool SHORT TAKE: Leslie Jones leaving SNL

Cave of Cool SHORT TAKE: Leslie Jones leaving SNL

Cal talks about Leslie Jones leaving Saturday Night live and what a tragedy that is for him personally

Sep 27, 201904:29
THE BOYS and PENNYWORTH

THE BOYS and PENNYWORTH

Cal and MD talk about Amazon Prime's insane TV show THE BOYS. Cal reviews the DC Comics TV Series PENNYWORTH. Cal tells the story of SIR NICHOLAS WINTON who saved children during the Second World War, snatching them out from under the noses of the Nazis. We talk Canadian politics, JAGMEET SINGH and his video addressing Quebec's Bill C21, and our homegrown lefty/righty parties. Cal finishes up by decrying the unfairness of the universe that denies him the love of a good woman, and, for some reason, EGGOS.

Sep 27, 201950:31
SHORT & SWEET: A Cave of Cool BONUS TRACK!

SHORT & SWEET: A Cave of Cool BONUS TRACK!

What is CALVIN'S CANADIAN CAVE OF COOL? We tell you where to find it and why you should visit!

Sep 22, 201904:05
KRISTEN STEWART, THE MCU AND THE FAMILY OF KILLER DEER

KRISTEN STEWART, THE MCU AND THE FAMILY OF KILLER DEER

KRISTEN STEWART wants into the MCU. Calvin explains why this is a bad idea. EDMONTON EXPO is this weekend and Calvin will be there! Represent! Calvin also tells the story of nearly being killed by a family of DRUNK DEER. We also talk about what it's like to live in small-town Canada surrounded by deer hunters. It's a chilling tale of horror and not for the squeamish or faint of heart!

Sep 21, 201949:42
A BAG OF MIXED NUTS

A BAG OF MIXED NUTS

From way back in August this episode features Calvin's review of HOBBES & SHAW, Calvin is convinced he has transitioned to an alternate universe, one that didn't have crazy far right politics and yet another mass shooting. Calvin and M.D. try to figure it all out. Party politics, tribalism and an ABC After School special called THE WAVE. Calvin remembers the Canadian television series WONDERFALLS. All this plus THE FRIENDLY GIANT!

Sep 21, 201954:22
MCU Phase 4 and why Millie Bobbie Brown Can’t Act

MCU Phase 4 and why Millie Bobbie Brown Can’t Act

The MCU is moving into Phase 4. We talk about what it all means, what we think will happen and what we hope will happen. Calvin also goes on at length about MILLIE BOBBIE BROWN's lack of acting chops. And along the way we visit a Farmer's Market in Red Deer. Alberta. It's all fun and games until someone casts Millie Bobbie Brown! 

Aug 21, 201958:56
DARK PHOENIX sucks, but KEANU REEVES will save the world!

DARK PHOENIX sucks, but KEANU REEVES will save the world!

Calvin reviews X:MEN: DARK PHOENIX and we compare and contrast the various adaptations of X-Men's Dark Phoenix Saga. Plus why the universe is better with Keanu Reeves in it. From BILL & TED and HAMLET to THE MATRIX and JOHN WICK, we review Keanu Reeve's career and where he could fit into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and how he could probably save the world. 

Jul 05, 201955:36
24_SHOT TO THE FACE!

24_SHOT TO THE FACE!

SHOT TO THE FACE! In which our hero, Cal, tells the harrowing story of violence in RED DEER involving car chases, gunplay and frightened children in peril! Calvin also tells the story of how he found a dead body while drunk on a boat. All this plus the usual shenanigans! If you only listen to one podcast THIS IS THE ONE! 

Jul 05, 201959:02
23: FANBOYS BE TRIPPIN’!

23: FANBOYS BE TRIPPIN’!

 FANBOYS BE TRIPPIN'! In which our heroes, Cal and M.D., talk about all the things that are driving fanboys crazy from the Ruby Rose BATWOMAN trailer to the final episodes of GAME OF THRONES (The bells! WHO RANG THE GODDAMNED BELLS!). The fanboy's pain is delicious to Cal and their howls of outrage make for one great podcast! We also talk about cats as well as BONEY M and unfortunate names. All this plus the usual CAVE OF COOL hijinx make for solid gold listening! 

Jun 16, 201950:25
22: AVENGERS: ENDGAME!

22: AVENGERS: ENDGAME!

We've waited long enough! Our heroes, Cal and MD, review Avengers: Endgame! This episode is full of spoilers and, of course, our usual keen insights and the usual mirth, mayhem and hilarity! 

May 27, 201952:11
21: Harry Potter and the Stolen Soup from Sobey's

21: Harry Potter and the Stolen Soup from Sobey's

In which Calvin tells the story of his mother and the stolen soup and how he was the first to introduce Harry Potter to Red Deer school students. We dissect the trailers for THE LAST JEDI and THE JOKER, and how everyone knows STAR WARS. 

May 12, 201956:22
20: Paris is Burning but we Just Want our Ketchup Chips

20: Paris is Burning but we Just Want our Ketchup Chips

In which our heroes, Cal and MD, drive a stripped down version of the podcast in order to give a shout out to our biggest fans, conduct a post mortem on the Notre Dame fire and the earthquakes in Red Deer AND in Salmon Arm, and we tell the world why Ketchup Chips are the quintessential Canadian potato chip. 

May 12, 201948:44
18: Alita: Battle Angel vs. Tommy Hunter 2019-05-12 iOS Android Share

18: Alita: Battle Angel vs. Tommy Hunter 2019-05-12 iOS Android Share

In which our heroes, Cal and MD, talk Japanese cinema, the live-action version of Alita: Battle Angel and Cal tells the story of how he met Jim Shooter in an airport on the way to Iqaluit and how years earlier his obsessive desire to purchase a Big Jim action figure led Cal to an encounter with Canadian Music legend Tommy Hunter. 

May 12, 201948:03
This Week from the Cave of Cool: Umbrella Academy Edition

This Week from the Cave of Cool: Umbrella Academy Edition

 THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY! Cal and M.D. talk about the Netflix series as well as the original comic book by GERARD WAY and GABRIEL BA. Side trips along the way include CARLY RAE JEPSEN, JASON MOMOA SHAVING HIS BEARD, the trailer for HOBBES AND SHAW, THE EXPANSE, THE AVENGERS, TOM CRUISE, and the usual CAVE OF COOL shenanigans. Recorded on location in the actual CAVE of COOL! 

Apr 27, 201901:00:21
This Week from the Cave of Cool Episode 17

This Week from the Cave of Cool Episode 17

 WOMEN IN SPACE!!! (or not) NASA botches a potentially historic all-female spacewalk and Calvin is incensed! The JUSSIE SMOLLETT affair and the disturbing parallels to the TRUMP presidency. AOC the REAL Time Magazine Person of the Year, NEW ZEALAND's response to the shooting tragedy and the "LIVE ACTION" remake of Disney's DUMBO and why Disney thinks that your parents have to die. All this and more on This Week from the Cave of Cool! 

Apr 05, 201951:37
This Week from the Cave of Cool Episode 15

This Week from the Cave of Cool Episode 15

THE SWEET! Episode 15, in which our heroes, Cal & MD reminisce about their younger days and their love for the British rock band THE SWEET! They also give their take on the talk about MICHAEL B. JORDAN being considered for SUPERMAN, the plan to bring STARSHIP TROOPERS back to television and the crazy idea to remake LOST! This Week from the Cave of Cool asks the question: "Are you ready, Steve?

Mar 10, 201956:40
This Week from the Cave of Cool Episode 14

This Week from the Cave of Cool Episode 14

Episode 14 in which our heroes, Cal and MD, discuss the recent spate of BLACKFACE scandals and other stupidities of the internet age including people who believe the earth is flat or that germs don't exist. We pay tribute to the OPPORTUNITY ROVER whose battery died on Mars and express our fears about KILLER ROBOTS. We talk more about casting for Denis Villeneuve's DUNE adaptation and Cal explains why remaking DISNEY'S ALADDIN is a bad idea even without the Fresh Prince of Blue Air, WILL SMITH. Cal reviews a NETFLIX series KINGDOM which mixes medieval Korea with Zombies! 

Feb 25, 201950:17
This Week from the Cave of Cool Episode 13

This Week from the Cave of Cool Episode 13

Episode 13 in which our heroes, Cal and MD, talk about KENDALL JENNER and how she is not as popular as a picture of an egg. MD talks about the DC NETWORK'S TITANS series, JOHN WICK PART THREE, and Cal outlines why he will not be watching AVATAR 2 & 3 and why JAMES CAMERON is not so hot as everyone thinks. Cal and MD also talk at length about DUNE, the novel and the various adaptations, particularly the upcoming film version directed by DENIS VILLENEUVE. They also talk about the trailer for the next SPIDER-MAN movie and how much they are looking forward to the premiere of the CAPTAIN MARVEL movie. Finally, Cal admits that no matter how hard he tries, he can't see everything.
Feb 10, 201956:48