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The A to Z Show

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An old man and a failed comedian attempt to archive their friendship on the internet.
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Episode 32 - Therapy Sessions and Top 25 PS4 Games

The A to Z ShowMay 21, 2019

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Bonus Ep 11 - A to Ray - 2022 Film Favorites

Bonus Ep 11 - A to Ray - 2022 Film Favorites

Happy new year, friends!  Our good pal Ray joins Andrew to discuss their favorite films of 2022.  Listen and see where you agree or disagree!

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Jan 24, 202302:12:53
Episode 71 - Zach Reacts to the Road House Remake

Episode 71 - Zach Reacts to the Road House Remake

Recorded 8/9/22.  It's been a wild year, but here's a fun one to go out on.

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Dec 30, 202201:11:48
Episode 70 - Newly Nuptialed Zach Returns to Catch Up on Topics

Episode 70 - Newly Nuptialed Zach Returns to Catch Up on Topics

Recorded 03/03/22.  The lost episode... Maybe the queen of questions shouldn't have 4 different email addresses on her phone at once...

Sorry folks! - E

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Aug 03, 202201:08:12
Bonus ep 10 - A to Strange: State of Strange 2022

Bonus ep 10 - A to Strange: State of Strange 2022

@kevinthestrange on Twitter and Instagram

https://strangevillesuperstore.square.site/ is the Store page to order everything Strange.  Hack movies, novels, comics, and apparel.

And, tomorrow, August 1, tune in for a HUGE Strangeville announcement!

Jul 31, 202255:30
Episode 69 (nice) - The Debut of Third Grade Andrew's Journal

Episode 69 (nice) - The Debut of Third Grade Andrew's Journal

Recorded 01/20/22... you'll enjoy this one.  Nice.

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Mar 18, 202201:57:08
Bonus Ep 9 - A to Ray 2021 Film Favorites

Bonus Ep 9 - A to Ray 2021 Film Favorites

Happy new year, friends!  Our good pal Ray joins Andrew to discuss their favorite films of 2021.  Listen and see where you agree or disagree!

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Jan 25, 202202:10:13
Bonus Ep 8 - James Bond-ing with My Father

Bonus Ep 8 - James Bond-ing with My Father

Recorded 09/27/21.  Happy Holidays!  Enjoy the most wholesome episode this podcast can offer... Andrew and his dad discuss Top 5 Bond Theme Songs, Top 5 Bond Movies, and his dad does a Top 5 novels

Dec 16, 202122:08
Episode 68 - Con Talk, RIP Norm and Slave I, Zach Goes Top Gun

Episode 68 - Con Talk, RIP Norm and Slave I, Zach Goes Top Gun

Record 09/16/21.  The boys chat about the (then recent) convention that Andrew attended with Kevin Strange!  Also other normal chatty things!


Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Dec 09, 202101:44:05
Episode 67 - Summer's End

Episode 67 - Summer's End

Recorded 08/14/21.  Enjoy the boys chatting some old news!  Movies, games, comics.  We're catching up!  I promise.


Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Dec 02, 202101:27:52
Episode 66 - Family Talk and Fireworks

Episode 66 - Family Talk and Fireworks

Recorded 07/08/21.  Yeah, I know it's late.  I'm sure it's about some fun summertime stuff... probably!  Just shove it in your earholes ok?

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Oct 19, 202101:41:51
Bonus Episode 7 - A to Strange - Kevin Returns to Discuss Horrorhound Cincy and Horrorweed Halloween the Graphic Novel

Bonus Episode 7 - A to Strange - Kevin Returns to Discuss Horrorhound Cincy and Horrorweed Halloween the Graphic Novel

Our buddy @kevinthestrange is back again!  He and Andrew discuss the convention they went to last weekend as well as Kevin's latest Indiegogo project, Horrorweed Halloween!  Check it out!

Horrorweed Halloween: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/nixon-and-hogan-s-horrorweed-halloween?utm_campaign=contribution_receipt&utm_content=receipt-campaign_link&utm_medium=email&utm_source=lifecycle#/

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Sep 18, 202101:08:34
Episode 65 - Hilarious Google Reviews Debut

Episode 65 - Hilarious Google Reviews Debut

Recorded 06/17/21.  Apologies for the delay!  Enjoy some topics as well as the debut of a new lil' segment we plan to start working in. ;)

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Aug 16, 202102:07:40
Episode 64 - Mass Effect is Releasing - Cue Zach's Departure

Episode 64 - Mass Effect is Releasing - Cue Zach's Departure

Recorded 05/13/21.  You know the drill, just listen to these boys!

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Jul 09, 202101:34:32
Episode 63 - Euphoric Zach and the Triumphant Break Ender

Episode 63 - Euphoric Zach and the Triumphant Break Ender

Recorded 04/29/21.   Slowly but surely we're getting back to real life.  Get them boys in your earholes!!  Enjoy!

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Jun 18, 202101:55:53
Bonus Episode 6 - A to Ray - 2021 Oscars Recap and Oscars Revisited

Bonus Episode 6 - A to Ray - 2021 Oscars Recap and Oscars Revisited

Recorded 04/28/21.  Andrew is joined by Hookie's own Ray once again to recap the 2021 Oscars.  Then they dive back into the 2016 and 2011 ceremonies to see how those held up.  Finally, they discuss what they have been currently watching and enjoying.

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Jun 02, 202101:34:17
Episode 62 - Movie Marathon Reactions plus Oscar Noms and Exciting Game Announcements

Episode 62 - Movie Marathon Reactions plus Oscar Noms and Exciting Game Announcements

Recorded 03/16/21.  Kick back and enjoy as the boys discuss some flicks and upcoming games!

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

May 31, 202101:14:09
Episode 61 - Professor Zach on the Post-COVID Comedy Scene

Episode 61 - Professor Zach on the Post-COVID Comedy Scene

Recorded 02/18/21.  Enjoy some A to Z action from a couple months ago!

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

May 02, 202101:01:22
Bonus Ep 5 - Kevin Promotes Cockhammer Lives the Graphic Novel
Mar 27, 202101:04:45
Episode 60 - Zach Reviews the DCEU

Episode 60 - Zach Reviews the DCEU

Recorded 01/21/21.  A to Z is the big 6-0!  Anyone else had a chaotic 2021?  Yeah, that's why we're consistently late and quiet.  But gosh darn it, we're here with an episode!  Please forgive us.  Or don't, and suffer.

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis


Mar 20, 202101:40:00
Episode 59 - The Return of the Z

Episode 59 - The Return of the Z

Recorded 01/07/21. First episode of the new year, my friends!  Let's hope this one goes a bit smoother...

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis


Feb 07, 202101:40:32
Bonus Ep 4 - A to Ray - Top Films of 2020

Bonus Ep 4 - A to Ray - Top Films of 2020

Join America's Sweetheart as he welcomes Hookie's own Ray to discuss their love of movies and list 5 favorite films from 2020 as well as 5 favorite films from years' past that they saw for the first time in 2020.

Thanks Ray for filling in, and hope everyone enjoys!

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Jan 22, 202101:09:23
Episode 58 - Zach Reviews Joker and The Debut of the A2Z Drinking Game

Episode 58 - Zach Reviews Joker and The Debut of the A2Z Drinking Game

Recorded 10/29/20.  Another late posting.  Enjoy the boys' banter for one last time this year!  A good one to go out on!  We'll be back and hopefully more active next year.  Thanks for sticking with us!

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Dec 20, 202001:44:49
Episode 57 - Begone Demons!

Episode 57 - Begone Demons!

Recorded 10/01/20.  Enjoy the outdated spooky October vibes...  Midsommar chats, an insane candy man, and the usual topics!

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Nov 22, 202001:43:29
Episode 56 - The Rise of SkyMelcher and The Return of the Questions
Oct 23, 202002:10:06
Episode 55 - Drugs, Diets, and Diatribes

Episode 55 - Drugs, Diets, and Diatribes

Recorded 08/13/20.  Andrew and Zach do another podcast!  Does anyone read these?

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Oct 03, 202001:30:59
Bonus Ep 3 - A to Strange - Kevin Promotes Strangeville Smoke Weed: The Card Game

Bonus Ep 3 - A to Strange - Kevin Promotes Strangeville Smoke Weed: The Card Game

Recorded 09/17/20.  Our old friend Kevin Strange stops by to chat with Andrew about his awesome card game!

Help fund the project and get the game yourself!  https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/strangeville-smoke-weed-the-card-game?utm_campaign=contribution_receipt&utm_content=receipt-campaign_link&utm_medium=email&utm_source=lifecycle#/

Follow Kevin on twitter for updates @kevinthestrange

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Sep 19, 202001:03:14
Episode 54 - Zach's a Ramblin' Man

Episode 54 - Zach's a Ramblin' Man

Recorded 07/23/20.  Got a shorter one for ya'll this time!  The boys catch up on some movie and sports chitchat!  Even some wrestling talk!  Also how to create the perfect human/man/warrior?  Also Zach talks about his radio past again.  Then we have a few movie (heavily spooky movie based), TV, and video game topics!  And then we end on... the joke.

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Sep 03, 202001:16:11
Episode 53 - Conspiracies and DC Overload...But We're Back

Episode 53 - Conspiracies and DC Overload...But We're Back

Recorded 07/02/20.  The boys are back, baby!  Catch up with the very little that's gone on during quarantine!  This episode is packed with consipiracy theories, DC chitchat, and a whole lot of old ass topics about movies, tv, comics, and games!  Also p*edo batman apparently survived Big Rona, so that's...a thing.  Enjoy!

Friendly reminder to take care of your mental health!  Time are hard and ya gotta take care of number one!  

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Aug 07, 202001:58:34
Episode 52 - Zach Attacks Nolan and More Video Game News

Episode 52 - Zach Attacks Nolan and More Video Game News

Recorded 03/05/20.  The last recording pre-quarantine!  Presidential dicks, big news, Zach's usual rage, and topics as always!

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

May 12, 202001:25:24
Episode 51 - Season 2 - Serial Killer Zach Meets Cave Salamander Andrew

Episode 51 - Season 2 - Serial Killer Zach Meets Cave Salamander Andrew

Recorded 02/20/20.  How about a podcast from simpler times?  See?  There's a reason these are always so late.  I was planning on having something to lighten up the mood... yeah...  It's all the nerdy goodness you've come to know and love!  And a little too much insight into Andrew's sex life.  Enjoy!

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Apr 06, 202001:33:32
Episode 50 - 50 Games to Bleed Nostalgic For

Episode 50 - 50 Games to Bleed Nostalgic For

Recorded 01/30/20.  Can you believe these boys have been at it for 50 episodes?  Celebrate with us as the boys each discuss 25 games they like and want to chat about!  Strap in, it's a long one!

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Mar 11, 202002:37:23
Episode 49 - Top 10 films of the 2010s, Top 10 films of 2019, and Lots of Rambles

Episode 49 - Top 10 films of the 2010s, Top 10 films of 2019, and Lots of Rambles

Recorded 01/16/20.  The boys discuss everything from Disney to a time-traveling Zach and of course, Batman.  Like a lot of it.  Zach prefaces with not wanting to just ramble about Batman again and then proceeds to ramble about Batman.  Adorable.  Then Andrew sets in on some lists!  Enjoy his 10 favorite films from both the 2010 decade AND 2019 alone!  The usual tech, movie, TV, and video game topics are discussed as well!  Enjoy!

Intro music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Feb 12, 202002:20:06
Episode 48 - Toss a Coin to Your Buffalo Zach

Episode 48 - Toss a Coin to Your Buffalo Zach

Recorded 01/02/20.  Episode 47  was eaten by the technical issues monster... sorry!  Ever wanted to hear too much about video games and The Witcher on Netflix?  You're in luck!   Also the usual tv, movie,  and video game news!  Then things get weird and it's Brent's fault.

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Jan 31, 202002:10:43
A to E Book Club - The Eye of the World - The Wheel of Time

A to E Book Club - The Eye of the World - The Wheel of Time

*THIS PODCAST CONTAINS SPOILERS*  Surprise!  It's the A to E Book Club, where Andrew and Emma have an in depth discussion on a book they read!  (Mostly Emma just keeps saying "it's so f*cking neat" over and over again because words are hard) This episode is a review of The Eye of the World, the first book in Robert Jordan's fantasy series The Wheel of Time.  The full book is discussed, so there are spoilers throughout.  Let us know if you have any book or topic suggestions!  Enjoy!

Dec 31, 201953:24
Episode 46 - 90% Rambles, 10% Topics

Episode 46 - 90% Rambles, 10% Topics

Recorded 11/14/19.  Last podcast of the decade, my dudes!  These boys, boy do they like to ramble.  They get to talking and they just don't stop.  So much talking.  That's about it.  Just talking.  Then some movie, game, and TV news eventually.

Thanks for joining us for a wonderful 2019.  We hope 2020 brings plenty of joy to your lives.

Intro music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Dec 31, 201901:30:14
Episode 45 - A Very Late Halloween Spooktacular featuring Yes, ...And

Episode 45 - A Very Late Halloween Spooktacular featuring Yes, ...And

Recorded 10/31/19.  Oh shit it's the Halloween episode!  Really late... sorry.  But they do talk about Christmas for a hot second.  The boys get back together with some chit chats!  Jay and Silent Bob Reboot chats!  Then immediately off the rails with a certain masked vigilante with a taste for...well you know.  Books!  Comics!  Video games!  TV!  Netflix!  So many Witcher things!  Ignore the poll concept, that came and went.  It's been a whole hot minute.  Sorry!

Intro music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Dec 20, 201901:39:49
Episode 44 - Tales from Gulf Shores and Lots of Comic Related Topics

Episode 44 - Tales from Gulf Shores and Lots of Comic Related Topics

Recorded 10/17/19.  The boys find they have some common experiences regarding the south.  Chit chat for days!  Then of course the movie news that by this point is really old.  The TV news that by this point is really old.  And video game and comic news that by this point is really old...  That's on me, guys (Social Media Manager/Queen of Questions).  They'd fire me, but they don't pay me.  Get reckt.

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Dec 07, 201901:36:21
Episode 43 - Cuck Grayson

Episode 43 - Cuck Grayson

Recorded 10/10/19.  So much chit chat (featuring the return of Pedo Batman) before the boys settle down into topic time.  Wendy's made a tabletop game!  Hollywood is ruining cinema with unwanted remakes and sequels.  However, Kevin Smith and Nick Cage exist, so it'll be okay.  Some back and forth TV news and some mostly good comic news!  Yay video games!  Boo mold!  Do people read these?

intro music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Nov 11, 201901:38:51
Episode 42 - The State of Comedy, A Reluctant Joker Promise, and a Question That Shatters Everyone

Episode 42 - The State of Comedy, A Reluctant Joker Promise, and a Question That Shatters Everyone

Recorded 09/19/19.  Westerns.  Mustaches.  Movie and stand up chats.  Barry White is the man.  Batman stuff.  Movies news!  Zach yells about comedy for ten minutes.  Tv and video game news.  And then... the most cursed question, which somehow is made worse by Zach.  Then.  Well it's just a mess.  Sorry?

Intro music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Oct 17, 201901:57:15
Bonus Episode 2 - The A to Strange Interview for Dead Shit the Comic
Oct 02, 201901:15:16
Episode 41 - Zach Reacts to Joker's Final Trailer, plus Fun Video Game and TV Announcements
Oct 01, 201901:46:39
Episode 40 - Keanu Love, Batman Bot's Screenplay, and Topics

Episode 40 - Keanu Love, Batman Bot's Screenplay, and Topics

Recorded 08/22/19.  A whole bunch of catching up, movie chats, Zach professes his love for Keanu, and sports chats!  Twitter bot fun, comics news, movie news, the highest paid actors,  and TV news!  Will we forever be late uploading?  Follow along to find out!

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Sep 25, 201902:13:04
Episode 39 - DJ Zach, Hookie Rocks, Topics and Questions!

Episode 39 - DJ Zach, Hookie Rocks, Topics and Questions!

Recorded 08/08/19.  Yes, it's very late.  We're sorry.  Enjoy the boys catching up for too long.  Fun topics this time!  Video games are the devil.  Comic news!  A new satire that looks badass!  Movie news!  Netflix is stupid. Video game news!  Listener questions!  Shut up and listen!

Intro music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Sep 12, 201901:30:34
Episode 38 - Ska and Punk, Disney Disgust, and Game of Thrones Gaffes

Episode 38 - Ska and Punk, Disney Disgust, and Game of Thrones Gaffes

Recorded 08/01/19.  The boys catch up with some chats about music and bars before topic time.  We've got CCSD news with marvel, DC, and movies!  Disney is basically God now, unfortunately...  A touch of tragedy, a touch of exciting news, then some rants about Phantom and Game of Thrones.  A good time to be had!

Intro music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Aug 22, 201902:02:20
Episode 37 - One Year Anniversarycast!

Episode 37 - One Year Anniversarycast!

Recorded 06/18/19.  It's the one year Anniversarycast!  Catching up, rambling, diatribes, and conspiracy theories!  40 greatest Disney songs, Mortal Kombat, Thor 4, and comic book announcements.  Then the boys wrap things up with some listener questions!

Intro music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Aug 07, 201901:34:20
Episode 36 - Back in Bath (Water)

Episode 36 - Back in Bath (Water)

Recorded  07/11/19.  Time to catch up!  On today's episode we've got TOO MUCH bath water talk.  Also Spider-Man chats, some movie discussions, Batman getting his own star (finally!) and comic news.  Listen to Zach rant about how remakes are ruining the cinema industry as well as some decent cinema news.  Video games are a thing, and Bruce Campbell doesn't give any shits anymore.  Also listener questions!  Enjoy some classic A to Z goodness.


Intro music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Jul 19, 201901:47:14
Episode 35 - Stanley Cup Champs & E3 News

Episode 35 - Stanley Cup Champs & E3 News

Recorded 06/20/19.  A grand finale of all the hockey talk! Moon blobs!  TV and movie news! E3 happened!  ALSO SMELLS.  Congrats to anyone who understood the second half of the podcast through the drunken slurring,

Our fave listener has a podcast!  Check out @thefavefivepod  on twitter!

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Jul 02, 201901:29:08
Episode 34 - From Toasted Ravs to Roasted Sweetheart

Episode 34 - From Toasted Ravs to Roasted Sweetheart

Recorded 06/06/19.  MORE HOCKEY! Boston vs. St. Louis food.  Man of Blue Steel?  Book, comic book, and movie news! Netflix's new goods and a good old roasting of America's Sweetheart!

Have some giggles.

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

Jun 12, 201901:22:49
Episode 33 - Hockey Rants, GoT Apologies, and Wiping Discussions

Episode 33 - Hockey Rants, GoT Apologies, and Wiping Discussions

Recorded 05/16/18,  Rinse and repeat, we've got another episode based mostly on hockey and Game of Thrones!  Add in some necessary Disney crap and Zach ranting about a movie, and you've got the episode!  Also an interesting listener question...

Music by @HOOKiEstlouis

May 28, 201901:20:19
Episode 32 - Therapy Sessions and Top 25 PS4 Games

Episode 32 - Therapy Sessions and Top 25 PS4 Games

It's basically all hockey, Marvel, Game of Thrones, and video games!


Intro music by @HOOKiEstlouis

May 21, 201901:32:42