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Now that we've rewatched the Skywalker Saga, it's time to put them all on a tier list and see where they stand (spoiler alert: it gets pretty heated).

We also talk about Apple Music's Top 100 Albums, Nintendo announcing Switch 2, new streaming bundles, and Jackson almost hitting someone with his car...

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As we continue on in Star Wars month it's time for the much anticipated discussion of the Sequel Trilogy and whether or not they deserve the hate.

We also dive into the leaked original script for Star Wars: Duel of the Fates...

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On this episode we're kicking off a new tradition in May being Star Wars month! In the first part of our Star Wars revisit we dive into episodes 1-6 and talk about how iconic they truly are.

We also ask the question of are the prequels really that bad or are they just overhated for no reason...

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On this episode of the podcast we're sharing our top 10 favorite movies of all time! This episode is a bit of a redux, but our lists have definitely changed in the past 3 years...

We also talk about buying new computers, why food is so expensive, Keanu Reeves being in Sonic 3, and much more!

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This week we're continuing Jackson's Anime Adventure with the hit anime Oshi No Ko! We dive into the entire first season and give our thoughts on it!

We also talk about the "world-ending" solar eclipse, our latest YouTube endeavors, an update on the Aftershow, and more!

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It's time for another episode of Reading Old Writing! This time we're diving into Nic's awful fantasy "novel" The Adventures of Ninja and laugh at how bad it really is.

This was Nic's very first writing project so needless to say, it's really really bad. If you want us to keep doing these episodes let us know since there's plenty more old writing for us to go through!

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This episode has been a long time coming, so as the title suggests we're talking about the all digital age and why it's not necessarily a good thing. We dive into the history of physical media, why it's important, and try to find the balance between physical and digital.

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Despite the various red flags we ventured out to theaters to see the current worst movie of 2024, Madame Web, which made us question our own sanity. On this episode we not only talk about our many thoughts on Madame Web, but also ask the question how do bad movies keep getting made?

We also talk about Sony's complicated history with Spider-Man, Netflix's Avatar, Nic eating 3 cheeseburgers, and more!

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It's time for the award show you've all been waiting for, The 1st Annual Nerdiest Awards!! On this very special episode we're going through every award category and revealing the winners that YOU voted for!

We also talk about watching more TV shows, filming a short film, running Presidential elections through GroupMe, and some important housekeeping things...

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There are a lot of great movies out there, but there's also a lot of bad ones that we'd never watch again. So on this episode we're breaking down some of the movies that we would rather not watch again...

We also talk about Disney making weird business choices, Warner Bros. straight up deleting movies, Xbox disappearing, Switch 2 rumors and more!

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To kick off Jackson's Anime Adventure for 2024 we watched Season 1 of the hit fantasy anime Mashle: Magic & Muscles! We talk about our thoughts on the series, what works and what doesn't, whether the plot is too simple, and more!

We also dive into the LEGO Pharrell movie, Florida banning social media, the Nerdiest Awards Nominees, and more!

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On this episode of the podcast we're trying something a bit different! This isn't a usual episode, since we're doing a table read for one of Jackson's very first scripts that he wrote way back in 2015...

We voice act the characters, laugh at how cringey it is, and overall have a great time looking at his old script! If you like this style of content be sure to let us know, because we've got plenty more old writing to go through...

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At the beginning of the year we watched Sword Art Online, so to close out Jackson's Anime Adventure for the year we're watching SAO: Progressive - Aria of a Starless night to see if it can save the series or just be more trash.

We also talk about Christopher Nolan saving physical media, recap our Thanksgiving break, the sketchy future of Star Wars, and more!

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Disney has had quite a few misses in recent years, so with the release of their latest movie, Wish, we're here to discuss whether or not this is their comeback or just another miss.

We start off with our general thoughts on the movie and whether or not it's worth seeing before diving into spoilers and going in depth on what we loved, disliked, or thought could've been done better!

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With the Fortnite OG season in full swing we decided to ask the age old question of whether or not Fortnite is overhated? We dive into the game's history, why it's still so popular today, and if it truly is carried by collabs... We also talk about where we've been, our thoughts on the FNAF movie, the dumbest YouTube comments, and more!

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Disney has made hundreds of classic movies, and with the company's 100th anniversary this year we're here to give our top 10 Disney movies of all time!

We also talk about how we understand reality TV, our early thoughts on Disney's Wish, ditching Adobe Premiere Pro, and more!

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With Nic being a massive fan of the Clone Wars and Jackson having never seen it, what better show to talk about than Ahsoka Season 1... We dive into everything including what we liked & didn't like, the hurdle of animation to live action, the future of Star Wars, and more!

We also talk about Nic's INSANE spending habits, LEGO x Nintendo, and the true side effect of the EAS Test...

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It's been a few months since Tears of the Kingdom launched on Nintendo Switch, and now we're here to talk about it all! (Spoilers included)

On this episode Nic is joined by special guests AndresRestart and NishquikPops as they talk about why they love Tears of the Kingdom, whether or not it's still a GOTY contender, the future of the Zelda franchise and more!

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It's all Greek to us! This week we're talking about all 3 of the My Big Fat Greek Wedding movies and why they're underrated!

We also talk about the recent Nintendo Direct, some live action Zelda movie rumors, Jackson's poop culture, and Nic's rage over Ahsoka...

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Despite some of our favorite movies being perfect in our eyes, we could definitely improve some of them, which is exactly what we're doing in this episode! We go through all of our 5-star LetterBoxd movies and talk about what we'd change to "fix" them!

We also talk about how we saved Disney DVDs, what "VCR" means, the absolute state of Star Wars, and more!

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The summer 2023 movie season is drawing to a close, and with that we're here to talk about our thoughts on the movies we saw! We talk about Indiana Jones, TMNT, Guardians Vol. 3, and have an intense debate about Barbie...

We also talk about movie burnout, some hidden gem movies, and try to figure out what's happened to LEGOs?

Fair warning, we do dive into spoilers for all the movies we discuss. There are timestamps below to help you avoid spoilers for any movies you haven't seen yet!

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Holy heck, we actually made it to ONE HUNDRED EPISODES! This is such a huge milestone for us and we couldn't have done it without your support!

We hope you enjoy this special celebration episode where we answer all your burning Q&A, reminisce on the past 100 episodes, dive into the podcast lore, and much, MUCH more!

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TV show intros can make or break your viewing experience, which is why on this episode we're sharing our top 5 TV show intros of all time!

We also talk about making Miis, Nic skipping Love & Death AND rewatching Ninjago, Jackson's stalker tendencies, and growing beards?

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Romance anime are more than a dime a dozen, but as we continue Jackson's Anime Adventure we watch the greatest of them all, Kaguya-Sama: Love is War! We talk about how insane the comedy is, realistic portrayals of high schoolers, and whether or not love truly is war...

We also talk about the American pastime of blowing stuff up, Instagram Threads, the FNAF Movie, and more!

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After 4 long years of waiting, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is here! And Nic is back to talk about it! On this episode of the podcast Nic and Jackson talk about their experiences with Tears of the Kingdom (no story spoilers) and how it compares to Breath of the Wild!

They also talk about Disney's continuing downfall, the insane hype of Across the Spider-Verse, and how Illumination's Zelda movie could actually be good...

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Music can play a pivotal role in how we enjoy movies, so on this episode of the podcast Jackson, and special guest Gavin, talk about their favorite underrated soundtracks! They also talk about the problem with live-action remakes, Indiana Jones early reviews, and Gavin's flirtatious encounter...

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Video games can play such a huge role in people's lives, which is why on this podcast episode Jackson, and special guest Colin, talk about their favorite childhood video games! From Minecraft to Star Wars Battlefront, this episode covers it all! They also talk about Jackson's Uber troubles, the best LEGO games, and Webkins???

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On this episode of the podcast we continue Jackson's Anime Adventure with the hit 2022 anime Spy x Family! We discuss our favorite episodes, why we love the Forger family so much, and Jackson's dislike for Yuri Briar...

Don't forget to vote in the poll on Spotify or our YouTube Community Tab to choose what anime Jackson watches next!

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With so many TV shows to choose from, some tend to slip through the cracks, so on this episode of the podcast Nic and Jackson share some TV shows that they think are underrated! They also talk about Nic's Instagram review account, Jackson's Reba phase, and why La Croix is overrated...

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Disney Channel plays a huge part in some people's nostalgia, so in today's podcast episode Nic and Jackson decide to rank EVERY Disney Channel show! They also talk about Nic's Disney Channel crushes and Jackson's insane distaste of Girl Meets World...

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With the Super Mario Bros. Movie now in theaters, Nic, Jackson, and AJ sit down and discuss the highly anticipated Nintendo movie! They talk about Chris Pratt's Mario voice, their favorite parts, what did & didn't work, the future of Nintendo movies, and more!

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Movies and shows can play an important role in your life, which is exactly what we're talking about today! Join us as we discuss the media that impacted our lives the most, what we've been watching recently, and what songs we'd listen to inside a tornado?!

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This week Nic and Jackson continue their franchise revisit series with John Wick! They discuss which movie is their favorite, what they're expecting from John Wick 4, and ask the question "Are these movies too violent?"

They also talk about what they've been watching and Nic's controversial take on the best live-action anime movie...

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On this episode of the podcast we're talking about how the Walt Disney Company has had a major downfall over the past few years. We discuss Marvel fatigue, Disney's recent animated flops, and how it seems that Universal may be gearing up to kick Disney to the curb... 

We also talk about what movies we've been watching, the next anime Jackson will watch, and a friendly movie watching competition for 2023... 

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Link Start! On this episode of the podcast we're continuing Jackson's Anime Adventure with Sword Art Online (as chosen by the fans)! They discuss the few parts they liked, how Kirito and Asuna's relationship saved the show, the missed potential of the series, and more!

They also talk about movie theater etiquette, AMC changing their ticket prices, and Jackson's absolute disdain for Kirito and Asuna's daughter...

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