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We don't like sand. It's coarse and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere. Not like Kyle McLaughlin. This Paul Atreides is soft, doughy, and whisper-thinks the whole movie. Join Justin and Paul on their second favorite desert planet: Dune.

Justin and Paul join Jean Claude Van Damme as he dives into the seedy underworld of super-secret, illegal full contact martial arts tournaments. You know, the kinds of things that kickboxing army privates go AWOL for while being chased by bumbling agents through the streets of Bangkok. Just another typical biopic based on a true story.

It's nice when a movie has a plot. And sometimes, it's better not to think too hard about stuff like that. This is the story of (Jon) Anaconda. Justin and Paul finally take on 1997's Anaconda and its star-studded cast, including Jon Voight, Ice Cube, Jennifer Lopez, Danny Trejo, and...Owen Wilson? NOTE: No snakes or weird accents were harmed in the making of this episode.

Fun Fact: Did you know: a movie can just be long shots of driving, awkward flirts, installing solar panels, and no killer bird payoff for at least 45 minutes??? Justin knows now. Join us as Paul subjects Justin to the "cult classic" Birdemic: Shock and Terror.

Justin and Paul give the original Mario movie its time to shine, featuring classic Mario characters like Hipster Toad, giant reptilian goombahs, and, uh, Big Bertha? Just trust the fungus and dance to the beat!

All good things must end. Join Paul and Justin as they take a look back at the epic battles, the amazing performances, and Return of the King's many, many endings.

Paul and Justin journey back to Middle-earth to review the oft-misunderstood middle child, "The Two Towers." Join us as we delve into the stunning visuals (some of which still hold up!), compelling characters, and two unforgettable battles: Helm's Deep and Gollum v. Smeagol. We swears on the precious—you will enjoy this!

Join Justin and Paul on an enchanting journey back to Middle-earth as they delve into the cinematic masterpiece that started it all - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. We revisit this epic to focus on our favorite things about the film, even our favorite orcs! From the tranquil beauty of the Shire to the heart-pounding action in the Mines of Moria, we relive the best things about the start of the quest to destroy the One Ring.

We finish off the decade of 90's television show which include alien probing, warrior princesses, the number one news team on comedy central!

Grab your scrunchies and dust off your VHS tapes because Justin and Paul are taking a trip down memory lane, discussing the most beloved sitcoms, dramas, and animated series that defined the '90s. Whether you were a friend of Friends or the master of your domain, tune in for an honest look at some of the 90's best TV.

Do you have a soft spot for a video game that you never finished? Do you dream of a time when you'd be free to dust off an old copy of Dark Forces or Grandia II? There are many reasons why we stop playing games. Could it be main quest procrastination? Distracting side quests? A red ring of death?! Whatever your reason, Paul and Justin take you on a personal journey into why these popular favorites remain unfinished.

Justin and Paul finish their journey through 1995-1999 enduring plenty of bad CGI on the way. What movie is their ultimate favorite of the 90's?

Justin and Paul take a trip down memory lane and discuss the 90's movies that shaped their childhood and teenage years…for better or worse. This episode covers the years 1990-1994. Radical!

Justin and Paul discuss the epic boss battles, the emotional character development, and the stunning visuals that make God of War (2018) and Ragnarok so memorable. Whether you prefer the blades, the axe, or the spear, this episode is sure to bring back fond memories of the epic journey that is God of War.

Paul and Justin Review the 1997 superhero movie based on Todd McFarlane's Spawn.   Directed by Mark A. Dippe. 

Starring Michael Jai White, John Leguizamo, Martin Sheen, Theresa Randle, Nicol Williamson, D. B. Sweeney, Melinda Clarke, Miko Hughes, Frank Welker  

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Infinite Space. Infinite Terror.  

Paul and Justin Review the 1997 space-horror flop Event Horizon Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson. 

 Starring Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill , Kathleen Quinlan, Joely Richardson, Richard T. Jones ,Jack Noseworthy , Jason Isaacs,  Sean Pertwee

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"Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?...The Shadow Knows!"  

Paul and Justin Review the 1994 "classic-flop" The Shadow.  Starring Alex Baldwin, John Lone, Penelope Ann Miller, Peter Boyle, Ian McKellen, Jonathan Winters, Tim Curry 

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Paul and Justin react to the Episodes 4-6 of Obi Wan Kenobi on Disney Plus starring Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader.

Paul and Justin react to the Episodes 1-3 of Obi Wan Kenobi on Disney Plus starring Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader.

Paul and Justin discuss how they absolutely love the Watchmen series. 

Paul and Justin Discuss the Hogwarts Legacy Trailer, Ms. Marvel, Sonic 2 and More

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The 31st entry into the Godzilla franchise is also one of the most fascinating! Politics, bureaucracy, Tokyo in flames—what more could you want in a Godzilla flick? Join us as we take a deep dive into 2016's Shin Godzilla.

Paul and Justin decides to throw away their favorites of the past and look to the future! 

In this weeks episode we talk about Playstation's State of Play, Gotham Knights, DC Movie Delays & of course the Obi Wan trailer.

That eggnog's getting awfully chunky, so it's time to finally kick out our holiday special! Join us for some post-holiday, post-new year, post-2021 fun. Warning: we may still be a little hungover. 

Join us as we travel the Dark Along the Ways and get to the Eye of the World in the last two episodes of Season 1!

Rejoin Paul and Justin as they review recent remasterings, reboots, and remakes of video games in their return to regularly scheduled programming!

Join us as we review both Episode 5: Blood Calls Blood and Episode 6: The Flame of Tar Valon!   

Wheel of Time keeps on turning, and so do Justin and Paul. Join them on an epic voyage through Amazon Prime's The Wheel of Time series. We cover episodes 1-3 here, so pull on a traveling coat, and let's hoof it east!

All good decades must come to an end, so join us as we wrap up our favorite 80's movies. Justin learns a startling secret about Paul, and THERE BE WHALES HERE!

Gotta go Back in Time!

What has lightsabers, Mel Brooks, and a leather daddy named Lord Humongous? That's right—the movies of the 1980's! Join us this week for part 1 (1980-1984). Listeners, we have enemy ships in sector 47! It's a trap!!! 

Blücher! Blücher! Blücher! Blücher! Blücher! Blücher! Blücher! Blücher! Blücher! Blücher!

Oh and come check out our Review of Young Frankenstein!

Join us as we kick off Season 3 of the podcast by talking about our favorite things since the end of our last season! Snort a line of pumpkin spice and shine your Han Solo boots. It’s fall, and we’re back!! 

Won't you please get over here? Playing Favorites is reviewing 2021's Mortal Kombat, featuring Jax's funny little robot arms, an MMA fighter who can't defend himself, and oatmeal! #Kanos gonna Kano.

Ever wonder how Link carries all of his stuff?  Yeah, neither did we. Whether you're grave-robbing to find a magic sword or walking into waterfalls for the hell of it, it's dangerous to go alone--take this podcast! 

Justin’s PS4 was kidnapped by ninjas. And he was a bad enough dude to get his hands on a PS5! Join us as we talk about his first impressions, but most importantly: BUGSNAX. 

String your bows, rev your engine, and always be nice to your toys because we tackle our favorite Pixar movies! Get ready for Randy Newman, the shared Pixar universe, half-dads, and MORE RANDY NEWMAN. Don't worry listeners, this podcast will remember YOU.

Time to tune in to our favorite bad TV shows! Join us as we talk through the fluff we watch when we just want to turn our brains off for 45 minutes. Weird dudes, puppets, and the fastest butt in the world. Get ready, listeners—this topic is so bad…it's good.

For our **50th episode**, we ask important questions like…how do you waggle your wiimote? Is becoming overweight an achievement in Wii Fit? Or even, could I just play the game without "charging up" my wiimote suggestively? Join Justin and Paul as they explore the hundreds of thousands of games for the beloved Nintendo Wii.