Media Obscura - Retro and Obscure TV/Movie Reviews

7. Scream: A Crash Course on Slasher Films | Glaring Admissions Oct 29, 2024

Scream! Louder! Scream is a 1996 horror film directed by Wes Craven. It follows a group of teenagers (led by Neve Campbell) and a reporter (Courtney Cox) that are getting attacked by a killer wearing a common Halloween mask. The film is known for helping revitalize the slasher genre in the 90s and for being a deconstruction of its tropes. Despite coming out right before Christmas and not being expected to be a hit, the film ended up being a runaway success that has since spawned five sequels and a TV series.

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6. The Blues Brothers is a perfect, culturally significant film | Glaring Admissions Sep 09, 2024

The best movie podcast duo out there (sorry, not sorry) is back to discuss John Landis 1980 musical comedy, The Blues Brothers! Raekwon’s never seen it before and, boy oh boy, did Nick feel the need to change that. For those of you that don’t know, The Blues Brothers is a film adaptation of the popular SNL characters of the same name/real blues revue band led by Dan Ackroyd and John Belushi. The film, which casts them as the Blues, follows them on an adventure to raise $5000 to save the orphanage they grew up in, and finds them joined by legendary black musicians such as Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Cab Calloway and Ray Charles. They’ve got a souped up car they’ve named “The Blues Mobile,” a killer band, and they’ve pissed off everybody they could in the state of Illinois in the process. And you know what else they’ve got? A heckin’ good movie. Like, easily Nick’s favorite musical tier stuff. So join Nick and Raekwon as they discuss the classic musical The Blues Brothers, and how it’s an important film in Saturday Night Live’s canon that is 100% worth watching! Because, really, it’s got a sixty car pileup! How many car crashes do you need for a movie to be worth your time???

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5. Is It Too Early To Call Top Gun: Maverick a Classic? | Glaring Admissions Jul 29, 2024

Nick and Raekwon are back to chat about Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick on the latest episode of Glaring Admissions! Be sure to drop your thoughts on whether or not the 2022 sequel to Top Gun can really be considered a classic already down in the comments, as well as your thoughts on the series as a whole.

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4. Independence Day (Should We Celebrate Independence Day?) | Glaring Admissions Jul 01, 2024

Independence Day is a 1996 action/disaster blockbuster that was directed by Roland Emmerich. It stars Bill Pullman, Will Smith, and Jeff Goldblum (among many others) as humans forced to scramble to fight off an alien invasion in the days leading up to the 4th of July. The film was released to massive success back in the 90s and briefly held the title as the second highest grossing film of all time (behind Jurassic Park). Despite it's popularity, and it's notability for helping jumpstart Will Smith's film career, it's also a movie that has received a mixed reception from critics and audiences alike for close to thirty years now. Which brings us to this video: Should we celebrate ID4? Is it actually a good movie? Welp, that's what here to find out.

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3. Mulholland Drive (Baby's First Lynch Movie) | Glaring Admissions Jun 03, 2024

Mulholland Drive is a 2001 surrealist drama/mystery that was written and directed by David 'Garmonbozia' Lynch. The film stars Naomi Watts and Laura Harring as two women investigating the circumstances that brought Harring's character (Rita) to Watts' (Betty, not Betsie's, I promise) door. Along the way, surrealism happens. Ya know, Lynch stuff. Chapters: 00:00 - Opening 00:38 - Movie Trailer 01:37 - The Episode Proper --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

2. Total Recall is Apparently Indiana Jones on Mars? | Glaring Admissions Apr 26, 2024

Total Recall is a 1990 Paul Verhoeven directed adaptation of the Phillip K. Dick story "We Can Remember It For You Wholesale." It stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as Douglas Quaid, a construction worker who dreams of going to Mars and stops at Rekall Incorporated to have the memories of one such trip implanted into his brain. However, something goes wrong. It appears that "Douglas" has actually been a spy who's been to mars all along! He'll now have to get back to the red planet and figure out what happened to himself before he's captured by the shadowy "organization" that seems to want to keep him from there! Join Nick and Raekwon as they chat about this classic action movie in this episode of Glaring Admissions: A Media Obscura Podcast.

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1. Jurassic Park (This Is Somehow Underrated) | Glaring Admissions Apr 05, 2024

Introducing Glaring Admissions, a show dedicated to watching/discussing iconic, famous movies that we've somehow missed out on! Join us on our inaugural episode as we sit down and discuss Steven Speilberg's iconic 1993 action/suspense/horror classic, Jurassic Park! It's spawned *a lot* of sequels, was worked on concurrently with Schindler's List and, surprise surprise, affirms that nobody can really do it quite as well as Spielberg can.

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99. Rad (Thunder in Your Heart is the greatest song of all time) Mar 18, 2024

Check out the full-video edit of this episode, complete with cutaways, on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCscDbMTovs2Zww6by8HSDMg

1986's BMX, underdog, feel-good, teen, coming of age cult movie "Rad" is coming back to theaters this Thursday for a holiday called "Rad day" and, in preparation for it, I decided to sit down with my good friend/podcast co-host Raekwon to give the movie a run down. The film follows Cru, a paperboy/diner employee who loves BMXing as he prepares for a race against the nations best BMX racers. Along the way, he meets Christian (Lori Loughlin), a biker for the Mongoose team who quickly falls in love with him. He also butts heads with Ms. Rocky Balboa herself, Talia Shire, and Duke Best (who might be the craziest person ever). It's a movie.

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98. Wild Wild West (Damn) Oct 02, 2023

Media Obscura's back and, on this week's episode, we're tackling Wild Wild (ficka) Wild Wild West, the 1999 Will Smith Box Office bomb!

Join Nick, Sierra & Raekwon as they reminisce about this (not so) classic 90s action comedy! It's a film they all grew up with and have some nostalgia for it, so you'll be sure to hear the good, bad and ugly about this cowboy dud.

Also, if you're that one listener Raekwon accidentally was mean to... he's sorry!

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97. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (A handy thigh pistol) Oct 04, 2022

Nick and Raekwon (sans Sierra) tackle the 2008-2009 Terminator television series, The Sarah Connor Chronicles. Also, Nick loses his voice doing his Schwarzenegger impression.

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96. Dragon Ball: Fight Son Goku, Win Son Goku (Abraham Lincoln) Aug 16, 2022

Team Obscura reassembles to watch the 1990 unlicensed Dragon Ball movie, Dragon Ball: Fight Son Goku, Win Son Goku. The film centers around Son Goku's first adventure to collect the seven magical Dragon Balls and features his friends Bulma, Puar, Oolong, Master Roshi, and Yamcha as well as the evil King Pilaf and... Nappa for some reason? Oh yeah, and Nick gets Wu Tai and Wu Tang mixed up. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

95. Monkeybone (Piggy) Jul 12, 2022

Team Obscura checks out the 2001 Brendan Fraser comedy "Monkeybone," directed by Peter Sellick.

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94. Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (Go-Go Gadget Go-Go Dancers) Jun 07, 2022

The gang's back and they're looking at the 1965 Russ Meyers exploitation flick "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" on this weeks episode!

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93. Earth Girls Are Easy (Geena Davis and the Great Hairdryer Conspiracy) May 17, 2022

Team Obscura (re)returns after a month long hiatus due to some health/life stuff to cover the 1989 movie Earth Girls Are Easy! The movie is a musical science fiction romantic comedy that was directed by Julien Temple and follows Geena Davis as a bride-to-be as she navigates adultery, the existence of alien life, and other generally rom-com/sci fi things in a highly B-moviefied version of Los Angeles. The film also features Jim Carrey, Jeff Goldblum and Damon Waynes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

92. Slacker (The Boyhood Express) Apr 05, 2022

Team Obscura chats about Richard Linklater's seminal 1990 film "Slacker," and spirals off into conversations about Linklater movies in general, education and the value of good conversation.

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91. Game of Death (Spruce Bruce and the everlasting supply of Rob Schneider jokes) Mar 15, 2022

Team Obscura sits down and chats about the 1978 Bruce-ploitation movie "Game of Death," a feature film built off of unused footage from an unfinished Bruce Lee movie. The gang also chats about fake Rob Schneider movies, film twitter, and the world not being the worst someday hopefully maybe please just please.
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90. Twins (Werner Herzog's Big Adventure) Feb 22, 2022

Team Obscura checks out the 1988 Ivan Reitman comedy film, Twins, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito! Also in this episode, the gang talks about nerd culture/the death of mid-budget movies and Nick launches into way too many middling impressions.

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89. Rush Hour (You Should've Gone For The Eye) Feb 08, 2022

Team Obscura returns for their first [full] episode in over a year to cover the 1998 buddy cop flick, Rush Hour. Also, Nick exposes a strange obsession with the movie's villain, Sang.
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Reintroducing Media Obscura Feb 01, 2022

We're back! Check out this reintroduction to the Media Obscura podcast as we update you about what's been going on for the past year. We'll be back on 2/8 with a brand new episode about Rush Hour!

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88. Superman (Skunk Brawler) Nov 22, 2020

Team Obscura checks out the seminal 1978 superhero movie "Superman." directed by Richard Donner and starring the most iconic of the men of steel, Christopher Reeve! Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/

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87. Light of Day (Little Italy) w/Jackson Nov 15, 2020

Team Obscura (and Jackson) come together to check out the 1987 Joan Jett and Michael J. Fox music drama, Light of Day! Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

86. Willow (Ye Olden Hope) Nov 08, 2020

Team Obscura's back and are checking out the 1988 Fantasy/Adventure film "Willow" on this weeks Media Obscura! Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

85. Spider-Man 2 (Who Is The Bugman?) Nov 01, 2020

To celebrate two full years of "Media Obscura," Team Obscura revisits Sam Raimi's 2004 blockbuster classic, Spider-Man 2! Tobey Macquire's Peter Parker is losing his powers and struggling to balance having a personal life with being a superhero. Meanwhile, Mary Jane is set to get married and Harry Osborn laments the loss of his father, the Green Goblin. Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

Rerun: The Addams Family Reunion (Gaslighting Mike) Oct 25, 2020

Boo, Nick's body revolting and forcing another rerun. Boo, because it's Halloween. On this weeks Media Obscura, Nick and Raekwon check out a direct-to-video Addams Family movie starring Tim Curry as Gomez Addams! Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

84. Commando (Mr. Baked Potato Head) Oct 18, 2020

The gang checks out the 1985 action flick "Commando," starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as the joke-telling action hero John Matrix! Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

83. The Iron Giant (Mike's Excited) Oct 11, 2020

On this week's Media Obuscra, Nick and Mike check out the cult classic "The Iron Giant" from 1999! It just so happens to be Mike's favorite movie of all time! Also in this episode: Nick dies from a coughing fit, and the guys talk food/reminisce about before the pandemic. Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

82. Dragons Forever (Something Sus) Oct 04, 2020

And we're back! Nick and Mike check out 1988's Hong Kong Kung Fu movie "Dragons Forever," starring Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao. It's got action, romance (?) and drug dealing kickboxers wearing guy-liner. It's fun, dudes. Real fun. Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

Rerun: Detective Conan (Nick, Cro-magnon P.I.) Sep 27, 2020

Another week, another re-run. Nick hates being sick. On this weeks re-run, Nick and Mike check out the long-running Japanese animated series, Detective Conan! Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

81. Cyborg Cop II (Don't Humor Nick) Sep 20, 2020

On this week's Media Obscura, the boyz check out 1994's disappointing sequel, Cyborg Boy II. This one still doesn't have cyborg cops/robocops, still has more kungfu than you'd expect from these movies, and is still very low budget. It's... a time. I wouldn't say it's a good time, but it's a time. Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

Rerun: Scrubs (Barbecue and Dr. Funko Cox) Sep 13, 2020

Scrubs! Nick's out of commission again this week, so we're running with a rerun of one of our favorite episodes! On this weeks episode, Nick and Mike check out the classic medical comedy "Scrubs," starring the likes of Zach Braff, John C McGinley, Sarah Chaulk, Donald Faison, Judy Reyes and Neil Flynn! Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

80. Mazes and Monsters (Tom Hanks, Roleplayer) Sep 06, 2020

Team Obscura dives headfirst into a world of (very watered down) roleplaying and wonder when they watch 1982's Dungeons & Dragons/Satanic Panic CBS made for TV movie "Mazes & Monsters," starring Tom Hanks! Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

79. The Karate Kid (Cobra Kai, Cobra Why?) Aug 30, 2020

On this weeks Media Obscura, Nick and Mike celebrate Cobra Kai hitting Netflix by checking out 1984's sports movie hallmark, The Karate Kid! High schooler Daniel LaRusso is getting bullied by Johnny Lawrence and his karate buddies until he learns self-defense thanks to his new friend, Mr. Miyagi. Oh, and there's a crane kick or two in there somewhere. Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

78. Titanic II (Cold Cuts) Aug 23, 2020

Don't let go (of trying to capitalize on the success of others), am I right? On this weeks Media Obscura, the gang checks out 2010s horrid mockbuster, Titanic II! Who would've thought a triple-threating Van Dyke could do an awful job ripping off one of James Cameron's best films? Especially with a $500,000 budget! Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

Rerun: Shanghai Noon (Not Rush Hour) Aug 16, 2020

We're out with another re-run this week (thanks Nick's still lingering case of mono), which is our episode on 2000's "yeah, this is definitely from the turn of the Millenium" kung-fu/comedy movie, Shanghai Noon! Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

77. Dazed and Confused (Alright, x3) Aug 09, 2020

Team Obscura revisits the 1993 cult classic/coming of age movie "Dazed and Confused" on this week's Media Obscura podcast! They also discuss Nick's inability to tell people apart, Mike's refusal to watch movies that give him bad feelings, and how Raekwon has watched over/protected Nick since long before they even had a friendship. Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

Rerun: Man on the Moon (Jung and Reckless) Aug 02, 2020

This weeks (rerun) episode of The Media Obscura Podcast has Nick and Raekwon checking out 1999's criminally underrated Andy Kaufman biopic, "Man on the Moon." Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

76. Commercial Cavalcade #2 (Arsenio) Jul 26, 2020

Team Obscura revisits 21 retro and vintage TV ads/commercials, as well as discovers that Nick was duped into mistaking Arsenio Hall as Wesley Snipes 6 years ago, something that he actually feels pretty terrible about. Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

75. Purple Rain (Tortured Artists) Jul 19, 2020

Team Obscura checks out 1984's iconic rock n roll movie, Purple Rain! It follows a fictionalized version of Prince and the Revolution as they fight to maintain their billing at the Minneapolis staple, First Avenue. Meanwhile, Morris Day and his band The Time try to get them replaced by a band named Apollonia 6, which is fronted by Prince's girlfriend! Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

74. Ren and Stimpy (A Very Wu-Tang Phantom Zone) Jul 05, 2020

Team Obscura talks about the early 90's Nicktoon staple, Ren and Stimpy! They also overshare about their family trees and Nick talks about how popular he is with crows. Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/

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73. Batman and Robin (The Joel Schumacher Aflac/Affleck Conundrum) Jun 28, 2020

This week, to celebrate the recently passed Joel Schumacher, Team Obscura checks out and discusses 1997's "Batman and Robin," a colorful box office bomb with a cast that features George Clooney, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Uma Thurman. While hated at the time, this movie has found a bit of a cult following over the years and is honestly a lot of fun! Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

72. Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventures (New Raekwon, Who Dis?) Jun 21, 2020

Woah! Team Obscura is chatting about the OTHER Bill and Ted TV adaptation to celebrate the trailer to Bill and Ted Face the Music! Todays episode is on the very short-lived 1992 sitcom adaptation of the 1991 Saturday cartoon adaptation of the first Bill and Ted movie, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. It features none of the movie's cast, has little charm, and is all-around weak. Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

71. Bride of the Monster (A Very Muppets Horror B-Movie) Jun 14, 2020

Team Obscura checks out Bride of the Monster, Ed Wood's 1955 tribute to classic horror movies! It stars Bela Lugosi, the vampire formerly known as Dracula, as a scientist that's essentially trying to create Captain America with the help of Lobo. He's a bit like Igor, but played by a Swedish Pro Wrestler. Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

Rerun: Ed Wood (More Charades) Jun 07, 2020

We're taking this week off in solidarity for George Floyd and anyone that has lost their lives to police brutality. If you'd like to contribute to the BLM movement, please consider visiting: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate Nick and Mike decide to treat themselves to a good movie on this weeks Media Obscura, when they sit down to watch Tim Burton's 1994 classic, Ed Wood! Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

70. Max Headroom (Alternate Movies) May 31, 2020

Team Obscura checks out the 1987 pilot to the cult television series Max Headroom! They also talk about alternate versions of movies that they'd like to see, as well as David Lynch, Star Wars, Back to the Future, Twin Peaks and the Lord of the Rings! Nick also resites the story of the Max Headroom TV hacking incident and has a tantrum at one point or another (probably). Check out some of our other vintage and strange movie/television discussions at https://themediaobscura.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

69. Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace (Wanna Cyber?) w/Jackson May 24, 2020

Team Obscura (with special guest Jackson) come together to revisit the Lawnmower Man franchise, inspired by the Stephen King story, and find a convoluted and bloated story about cyberspace, virtual reality, and the internet... Oh, and it's a bad knock-off of the Matrix that inspired a pretty great episode of Community? Yeah, sure. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

68. Cyborg Cop (Robocop Lite) May 17, 2020

Released in 1993, Cyborg Cop follows Jack Ryan on a mission to find out what happened to his DEA agent brother on a mission in the Caribbean. Along the way, he fights cyborgs and cops, which only sorta explains why this movie is called Cyborg Cop. We can only assume that the other reason is that the name Robocop was already taken and that this movie wanted to ride on the coat-tails of the third installment in that series. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

67. Soul Man (Reaganomics) May 10, 2020

... Oh man. Oh man. Oh man. This is... Wow. This is... a thing? Team Obscura checks out the unnecessarily tone deaf 1986 teen comedy "Soul Man," a story about a student donning blackface in order to defraud Harvard out of a minority scholarship. It's... well, it's terrible. PodLink: https://pod.link/themediaobscura --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

66. Ally McBeal (Fishbowls and a Bad Haircut) w/Sam and Jennette May 03, 2020

Nick and Raekwon reunite with Sam and Jennette, two of their college friends and co-stars from a webseries they once created named Fishbowl! They reminisce about some of their pre-'rona escapades and also sit down to (re)discuss the late 90s watercooler hit series Ally McBeal! Email: mediaobscurapodcast@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/themediaobscura Love the show and wanna contribute to help us make more episodes? Feel free to buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/niche --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

65. Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins (Goodness, Ms. Scarlett) Apr 26, 2020

It's time to talk about 1992's unauthorized Dragon Ball live-action adaption! Goku, Bulma, Oolong, Yamcha, Puar and Roshi have to team up to collect the seven mystical Dragon PEARLS before an evil king can use them for his own nefarious reasons. Email: mediaobscurapodcast@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/themediaobscura Love the show and wanna contribute to help us make more episodes? Feel free to buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/niche --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

64. Bubba Ho-Tep (So That's What Happened to Elvis) Apr 19, 2020

Team Obscura checks out the 2002 cult horror comedy "Bubba Ho-Tep," a movie about a retired/not dead Elvis Presley that has to team up with an also retired/not dead John F. Kennedy Jr. to fight a Mummy in a retirement home. Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMediaObscura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themediaobscura/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themediaobscura/ Email: mediaobscurapodcast@gmail.com PodLink: pod.link/themediaobscura Linktree: https://linktr.ee/themediaobscura --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

63. Turkish Star Wars/The Man Who Saved The World (Galaxy Era Wizards) Apr 12, 2020

Team Obscura sits down and gets weird by checking out the 1982 film "Dünyayı Kurtaran Adam," better known around the world as "The Man Who Saved The World" and even better known as "Turkish Star Wars." Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMediaObscura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themediaobscura/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themediaobscura/ Email: mediaobscurapodcast@gmail.com PodLink: pod.link/themediaobscura Linktree: https://linktr.ee/themediaobscura --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

62. Battle Beyond the Stars (We Have Star Wars At Home) Apr 05, 2020

Another week of firsts for the show! Nick, Mike and Raekwon sit down (at the same time!) to talk about the 1980 Roger Corman sci-fi B-movie "Battle Beyond the Stars," a movie that reminds the gang of a certain movie that takes place a long time ago in a galaxy far far away. Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMediaObscura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themediaobscura/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themediaobscura/ Email: mediaobscurapodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

The Media Obscura Podcast (Trailer) Apr 03, 2020

A (much belated/year-and-a-half late) trailer for The Media Obscura Podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

61. The Running Man (Family Feudalism) Mar 29, 2020

Nick and Mike return... WITH VIDEO! On this weeks episode, they check out the 1987 movie "The Running Man," which was inspired by the Stephen King novel of the same name. The movie follows Arnold Schwarzenegger as he plays a contestant on a murderous game show that's hosted by Richard Dawson (of Family Feud fame). Oh, and this episode is also available on YouTube with full video! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

60. Super Mario Bros: The Movie (Plumbing and the Dank Gaming PC) Mar 22, 2020

Nick and Mike bring in the sixtieth episode of The Media Obscura Podcast by checking out the critically maligned Super Mario Bros movie! It's a movie about plumbers that... plumb. And also visit dystopian realities that are nothing like the source material from their iconic video game series! It's... a thing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

59. King Kong (Imperialism, brought to you by...) Mar 08, 2020

Nick and Mike take a dive through time and check out 1933's cinema hallmark, King Kong on this weeks Media Obscura! They also share some trivia about Donkey Kong, stuff the episode with a bunch of fake ad-reads in a last-ditch effort to generate some revenue for the show, and plug The Media Obscura Redbubble page! Yep... Merch! Oh, they also weigh the logistics of a steak battle, and ponder Godzilla vs King Kong for a bit too. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

58. Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie (Ink Cartridge Baby) Feb 23, 2020

Nick and Mike go back to the (Sega) Genesis of Sonic's cinematic overtures by checking out Pierrot's 90's Sonic OVA! EDIT: The episode mistakenly mentions Toei Animation as being behind this special... our bad! Love the show and wanna contribute to help us make more episodes? Feel free to buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/niche --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

57. Operation Condor: Armor of God II (Grunts and Stunts) Feb 09, 2020

Raekwon returns to The Media Obscura crew to help Nick watch and discuss the Jackie Chan, action/adventure/kung fu classic Operation Condor! Think of it as Indiana Jones with kung fu and what the movie's box calls "sexy sidekicks" which is like, I don't know, really reductive and glosses over the fact that the movies western artwork doesn't even bother to cast the same people as said sidekicks. I dunno, it's weird. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

56. Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series (Lincoln Logs) Jan 26, 2020

On this weeks Media Obscura podcast, Nick and Mike check out the animated version of Jim Hensons Muppet classic, Fraggle Rock! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMediaObscura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themediaobscura/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themediaobscura/ Email: mediaobscurapodcast@gmail.com PodLink: pod.link/themediaobscura Feel free to @ us your episode requests, faithful co-host prompts or just say hey!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

55. Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures (Portuguese Burgers) Jan 12, 2020

Whoa... There's a cartoon version of Bill & Ted? Nick and Mike check out the inaugural episode of the short-lived, then re-tooled into another short-lived cartoon, that was then re-tooled a third time into a failed sitcom. Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMediaObscura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themediaobscura/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themediaobscura/ Email: mediaobscurapodcast@gmail.com PodLink: pod.link/themediaobscura --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

54. Vamping (Wonder Woman 2011 TV Pilot) Jan 05, 2020

Nick and Mike usher in the New Year by checking out an unreleased Wonder Woman pilot from 2011! Written and produced by David E. Kelly (Ally McBeal, The Practice, Little Big Lies), this version of Wonder Woman's story takes a few creative liberties that... don't work. At all. Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMediaObscura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themediaobscura/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themediaobscura/ Email: mediaobscurapodcast@gmail.com PodLink: pod.link/themediaobscura --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

53. The Star Wars Holiday Special (Get A Life Day) Dec 22, 2019

Nick and Mike sit down and torture themselves with the infamous, terrifying, and genuinely un-cool 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special. It's so bad that they find themselves unable to even comment on the thing... Go figure. Feel free to @ us your episode requests, faithful co-host prompts or just say hey!!! Love the show and wanna contribute to help us make more episodes? Feel free to buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/niche --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

52. A Hard Day's Night (Something British) Dec 08, 2019

Nick and Mike check out the classic 1964 rock and roll flick "A Hard Days Night" on this weeks Media Obscura Podcast! Mike also finds out that Nick... really likes The Beatles. Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMediaObscura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themediaobscura/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themediaobscura/ Email: mediaobscurapodcast@gmail.com PodLink: pod.link/themediaobscura --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

51. Man on the Moon (Jung and Reckless) Dec 01, 2019

Nick and Raekwon check out the Andy Kaufman biopic "Man on the Moon" in this weeks Media Obscura! They also get really into exploring what Andy Kaufman was all about, share Nick's theory about an unofficial Jim Carrey trilogy and over-analyze Nick's relationship with creativity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

50. The Terminal (Empathy at JFK) Nov 24, 2019

Nick and Mike celebrate 50 episodes of The Media Obscura Podcast by watching Steven Spielberg's critically acclaimed, but often forgotten, gem: The Terminal. Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMediaObscura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themediaobscura/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themediaobscura/ Email: mediaobscurapodcast@gmail.com PodLink: pod.link/themediaobscura Feel free to @ us your episode requests, faithful co-host prompts or just say hey!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

49. Mallrats (Don't Podcast and Drive) Nov 17, 2019

Nick and Raekwon get experimental this week, by taking the podcast on the road! They also review/discuss Kevin Smiths 1995 movie Mallrats! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMediaObscura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themediaobscura/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themediaobscura/ Email: mediaobscurapodcast@gmail.com PodLink: pod.link/themediaobscura Feel free to @ us your episode requests, faithful co-host prompts or just say hey!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

48. Spider-Man (Shut Up, Brooklyn) Nov 10, 2019

Nick and Mike bring things full circle for the one year anniversary of the podcast, but checking out Sam Raimi's classic superhero flick, Spider-Man. They also talk about how Peter Parker needs therapy, how Willem Dafoe steals every scene he's in and how Nick is Brooklyn personified. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

Rerun: Spider-Man '77 (Spiders, Tissues, and... Cults?) Nov 03, 2019

To prep for a celebration of the one year anniversary of the podcast, we decided to re-run our very first episode! Nick and Mike sit down for the very first episode of the Media Obscura podcast! On todays episode, they check out CBS' TV movie/backdoor pilot for their Spider-Man television series, starring Nicholas Hammond as Peter Parker. The series ran for two seasons and, despite being a huge part of Nick's sophomore year of high school, was not very good... Or even kinda good. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

47. Scary Godmother: Halloween Spooktacular (Prison Cell Writers Room) Oct 27, 2019

Nick and Mike head back to Halloween themed media on this weeks episode by checking out the 2003 animated special Scary Godmother: Halloween Spooktacular. They also talk about how insecure Nick is, how Mike does NOT want to only get red gushers in his candy packets, and how Nick and Mike have seriously got to get out more (implied) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

46. Shanghai Noon (Not Rush Hour) Oct 20, 2019

Nick and Raekwon check out the 2000 action-comedy Shanghai Noon on this weeks Media Obscura podcast! It follows Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson as they go on an adventure across the American countryside in order to rescue a princess that's played by Lucy Liu. So... that's a thing! They also chat about how casually racist the movie is and how it's basically just a remake of Rush Hour. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

45. Transylvania 6-5000 (Middle Child Syndrome) Oct 13, 2019

Nick and his old-dog-lacking-any-tricks-to-begin-with Mike check out the 1985 horror comedy (emphasis on comedy) Transylvania 6-5000! It's a movie the follows Jeff Goldblum and Ed Begley Jr. as they investigate reports of Frankenstein wandering around in Transylvania. They also investigate how Mike is suffering from middle child syndrome in the wake of Raekwon joining the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

44. The Addams Family Reunion (Gaslighting Mike) Oct 06, 2019

Nick and his new co-host Raekwon check out The Addams Family Reunion on this weeks Media Obscura Podcast! It follows the Addams as they deal with Gomez's grandparents suffering from "Waltzheimer's disease," which is slowly eroding their eccentricity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

43. Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (The Duran Duran) Sep 29, 2019

On this weeks Media Obscura Podcast, Nick and Mike check out Elvira: Mistress of the Dark! Released in 1988, the movie follows the cult TV horror hostess as she deals with her worst adversary yet... Suburbia! Oh, and there's also a lot of repressed old folks and a crazy plot involving dark magic, witches, and a poodle with a killer mohawk. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

42. UHF (Marvel Centipede and Picking on Thera) Sep 15, 2019

Nick and Mike check out the Weird Al vehicle UHF on this weeks Media Obscura Podcast! It's a movie about a lad named George Newman, played by Weird Al, getting the deed to a TV station from his Uncle after winning it in a poker game. Along the way, he meets a slew of colorful characters such as a newscaster played by The Nanny herself, Fran Drescher, a Janitor played by a pre-Kramer Michael Richardson, and a man with an uncanny resemblance to Doctor Emmet Brown played by Anthony Geary. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

41. Army of Darkness (Blow) Sep 01, 2019

This... Is... An episode we're really excited about! On this weeks Media Obscura Podcast, Nick and Mike checked out the Sam Raimi classic, Army of Darkness! I know, I know, "bUt GuYs, ThIs IsN't ObScUrE!" Except that it is! ... Kinda. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

40. Greaser's Palace (If Ya Feel, Ya Heal) Aug 25, 2019

Who here's familiar with Robert Downey? No, not Iron Man, the other one! His Dad! Iron Dad! This week on The Media Obscura Podcast, Nick and Mike check out Robert Downey's 1972 acid western, Greaser's Palace! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMediaObscura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themediaobscura/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themediaobscura/ Email: mediaobscurapodcast@gmail.com PodLink: pod.link/themediaobscura --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

39. Joey (Bad Kombucha) Aug 18, 2019

So no one told [Nick and Mike] that [watching and discussing the ill-fated Friends spin-off, 'Joey,'] would be this way. They also talk about the way that TV shows like to include clapping/snapping in their themes songs, Nick's stubbornness when it comes to drinking old Kombucha, and about how Friends is lot like McDonalds. Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMediaObscura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themediaobscura/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

38. That 80's Show (Post-Show Depression) Aug 10, 2019

Nick and Mike check out the very short lived spin-off of the classic sitcom 'That 70's Show,' on this weeks Media Obscura Podcast! They also talk about post-show depression and some other stuff. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

37. Plan 9 From Outer Space (New Mike, Who Dis?) Aug 04, 2019

Nick and Mike tackle the 'worst film of all time,' Plan 9 From Outer Space! Nick also builds an AI version of his faithful co-host that... Well, it's got a couple bugs it needs to sort out. They also talk about the probability of alien life and Nick's long gestating stage adaptation of Plan 9 From Outer Space. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

36. The Rubber Duck (The Fearless Freaks) Jul 28, 2019

Nick and Mike check out "The Fearless Freaks," a documentary about the history of the cult psychedelic rock band, The Flaming Lips! They also talk about the profound effect that the band had on Nick growing up, giant rubber ducks, and being awesome. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

35. Commercial Cavalcade #1 (The Internship) Jul 20, 2019

It looks as if Nick and Mike are mixing things up this week! They're sitting down and checking out a slew of obscure/retro commercials that include: Budweiser's 'Wazzup' ad, Wendy's classic "Where's the beef" campaign, a bunch of 'call now' infomercials, and other ads that involve selling stuff to people. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

34. The Mask: The Animated Series (Monster Trucks and Broken Hearts) Jul 14, 2019

In this weeks Media Obscura, the Bergen Boys check out the animated adaptation of the movie adaptation of Jim Carrey's adaptation of the graphic novel/comicbook, The Mask! Nick also grumbles about Mike ruining his birthday while Mike gets his heart broken... By Nick. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

33. Cheers (Renaissance Medics) Jul 07, 2019

Nick and Mike dig reaaaaaaaal deep into the obscure catalog for this weeks episode about the hit television series Cheers. See? Real obscure. They also talk about the Renaissance. Like, a lot. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

32. Detective Conan (Nick, Cro-Magnon P.I.) Jul 01, 2019

Nick and Mike slip into something sleuthy on this weeks Media Obscura as they check out the Japanese anime, Detective Conan! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

31. The Young Ones (War... What Is It Good For?) Jun 23, 2019

Nick and Mike sit down and check out the 80s BBC comedy series, The Young Ones. Nick and Mike also ponder the horrors of war, Nick's love of hitting books, and toxic masculinity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

30. Toei's Spider-Man Series (Dumb and Depressed) Jun 16, 2019

In order to commemorate their 30th episode, Nick and Mike go back to where it all began... Kinda. They also talk about their (possible) TV spinoff, how to adapt another piece of media, getting stabbed in the jugular, and When Harry Met Sally. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

29. Ed Wood (More Charades) Jun 09, 2019

Nick and Mike decide to treat themselves to a good movie on this weeks Media Obscura, when they sit down to watch Tim Burton's 1994 classic, Ed Wood! It's Nick's favorite movie of all time, and he makes that abundantly clear. Nick and Mike also chat about Mike's one man show at the Apollo, and find themselves playing another game of charades! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

28. Under The Cherry Moon (Prince and Some Missing Chapstick) Jun 02, 2019

Nick and Mike check out Prince's 1986 rom-com "Under The Cherry Moon" on this weeks Media Obscura! They also get a surprise voicemail from their friend Raekwon, who is upset over some missing chapstick and on the prowl for answers.

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27. Back to the Future: The Ride (Perpetual A-Holes) May 26, 2019

Things get a little slant on this weeks Media Obscura Podcast! Nick and Mike check out the Universal Studios ride adaptation of Back to the Future as Mike preps for a trip to Orlando with his girlfriend! They also talk about time travel, a family curse that was (probably) put on the Tannen family, and their memories of being... savvy businessmen? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

26. Ally McBeal (Heimlich Maneuver and the Mega-Culkin) May 19, 2019

Nick and Mike check out the late 90's/early 2000's on this weeks Media Obscura, when they watch Ally McBeal! In the episode that we checked out this week, S4E12, we find Ally happily dating Larry Paul (played by Iron Man himself, Robert Downey Jr.) when his son suddenly shows up in Boston, ready to sue him! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

25. The Underground Comedy Movie (Damn You, Elliot) May 12, 2019

Nick and Mike tackle their first recommendation on this weeks Media Obscura Podcast! They're checking out 1999's "The Underground Comedy Movie," written by, starring, and directed by Vince Offer, the Shamwow guy! The Underground Comedy movie is a collection of pop culture sketches that were based off a 80's public access show that Offer was on. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

24. The Karate Kid Animated Series (Empanadas Gigas) May 05, 2019

If do right, none can defend from the crane kick to the face that is The Karate Kid Animated Series! Released in 1989 and, presumably, bridging the gap from The Karate Kid Part II and III, the series follows Daniel LaRusso, Mr Miyagi, and their friend Taki as they search the planet for a missing shrine with mystical powers. So it's like Dragon Ball meets Indiana Jones and The Karate Kid... Not a great combo! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

23. Jake and Amir: Fired (Himalaya Bruise) Apr 28, 2019

Oh sheesh y'all, it's a Jake and Amir themed episode of The Media Obscura Podcast! Nick and Mike chat about their 30 minute special, "Fired," and reminisce about the impact that the comedic duo has had on them over the years. They also talk about pizza bagels, what Nick calls a "Himalaya bruise" and Mike's conspiracy involving paper. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

22. The Toxic Avenger (Poseidon's Sea Salt) Apr 21, 2019

On the latest Media Obscura, Nick and Mike check out Troma Films’ The Toxic Avenger! The Toxic Avenger follows a nerdy lad named Melvin who, after falling into nuclear sludge, is reborn as a vigilante superhero. It’s definitely one of the stranger movies that Nick and Mike have watched for the podcast but, if you can overlook a lot of this movie’s more inappropriate/dated sensibilities, there’s a lot of fun to be had with this one! Especially if you’re a fan of campy violence. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

21. On The Air (Go Go Gadget Eraserhead) Apr 14, 2019

Nick and Mike check out the often forgotten TV series from David Lynch and Mark Frost, On The Air! It follows the fictitious Lester Guy Show, a variety program that's made in 1950's New York. The show is, in typical Lynch fashion, filled to the brim with all sorts of likable and strange characters, and also features several characters from their other collaboration, Twin Peaks! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

20. Scrubs (Barbecue and Dr. Funko Cox) Apr 07, 2019

They can't do this all on their own. No, they're no Superman. This week on The Media Obscura Podcast, Nick and Mike check out one of Nick's favorite TV shows of all time, Scrubs! While not obscure per say, Scrubs is a show that Nick feels isn't brought up as often as it should. It also doesn't help that the show has yet to be transferred into HD like other shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The X-Files were. Link to Sam Lloyd's Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/dhfz9q-save-sammy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

19. The Twilight Zone (Doppelgängers) Apr 01, 2019

To celebrate the release of Jordon Peeles' fresh take on The Twilight Zone, Nick and Mike check out the 80's revival of the classic CBS show. They also talk evil doppelgängers, Chuck Jones cartoons, and about the never ending quest for Most Stuff Oreos. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

18. Rhinestone (Where's My Son?) Mar 24, 2019

Finally bringing our March of Stallone to an end, Nick and Mike tackle the 1984 country-musical comedy "Rhinestone," starring Dolly Parton and Sylvester Stallone. Stallone's a cabbie in New York City that's plucked off the street to become the next country singing sensation. It's a bit like "A Star Is Born" meets "Trading Places." It's also not very good. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

17. Over The Top (Threesies) Mar 17, 2019

Sylvester Stallone plays Lincoln Hawk, a trucker with a heart of gold and a thing for arm wrestling. Also in this episode, Nick and Mike spiral into the most comedic bits they've ever shared in a single show, Nick invents a rich alter-ego named Threesies, and Mike plots to torture Nick from... The Leaning Tower??? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

16. Tango and Cash (Drumroll, Please) Mar 10, 2019

In the second part of the March of the Stallones, Nick and Mike check out 1989's Tango and Cash. While the movie has a bit of a cult following, due to it's absolutely insane premise and execution, The Media Obscurists actually found themselves struggling to get through this one. Go figure? Also in this episode of The Media Obscura Podcast is Mike's incredible Scooby Doo impression, Nick's abuse of the podcast's theme song and... a third thing? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

15. Oscar (The Reccoons) Mar 03, 2019

It's the first episode of "The March of Stallone," our Sylvester Stallone themed month of The Media Obscura Podcast! Nick and Mike check out "Oscar," a 1991 comedy starring ol' Balboa as a gangster turned banker who's trying to find his daughter (Marissa Tomei) a husband. We also talk about Mike's new band, The Reccoons and a conspiracy involving Paul McCartney and Stallone sharing an uncanny resemblance. Could it be possible that McCartney has secretly been Rambo all along? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

14. Cobra (Martial Law) Feb 24, 2019

Nick and Mike watch the 1986 Canon action movie, "Cobra," starring Sylvester Stallone. They also talk about doing an entire month of Stallone movies, how Mike would handle a hostage situation and the possibility that the dinosaurs were killed by... the Death Star? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

13. The Lawnmower Man (Vampire Hulk) Feb 18, 2019

In a, honestly concerning, change of pace, Mike shows Nick a movie for once. This week on The Media Obscura Podcast, it's The Lawnmower Man! Featuring James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) and a tangental connection to a Stephen King story this movie is... Oof. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

12. The Pick-up Artist (Cat-Calling) Feb 10, 2019

Nick and Mike (sorta) celebrate the holidays by watching the 1987 "rom-com," The Pick-up Artist, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Molly Ringwald! They also talk about how strange cat-calling is, what Mike babysitting a drunk Nick would be like, and what it would be like if Nick had knives for toes! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

11. Clerks: The Sitcom (Fake ID) Feb 03, 2019

Nick and Mike sit down and talk about the failed 1995 sitcom adaptation of Kevin Smith's Clerks. They also improvise a romantic comedy about fake IDs and beg you to please adopt a Nick today. He may not be potty trained, but he's truly worth loving in spite of that. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

10. Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (Bad Impressions) Jan 27, 2019

Nick and Mike check out the 1992 buddy cop tragedy, "Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot). They also talk bugs, their awful Stallone impression, and how Nick would eulogize Mike. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

9. Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (Annie, Are Those Oakleys?) Jan 20, 2019

Nick and Mike tackle the 1988 film, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker. It spawned several video games and was a collection of music videos/a weaker than stylophone plot devised to promote his 1987 album, Bad. It's... Bad? Nick also obsesses over Joe Pesci while Mike talks the moon landing and dinosaurs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

8. Graffiti Bridge (Graffiti Bell Curve/Pink Wine) Jan 13, 2019

Things get purple this week on The Media Obscura Podcast! Nick and Mike get a theme song, talk wine, and check out the sequel to Prince's classic "Purple Rain!" Nick also reveals how much of a Prince nerd he is, while Mike tries to keep up. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

7. Back to the Future: The Animated Series (Et Tu Poopé?) Jan 06, 2019

Happy New Year! Nick and Mike sit down and check out the animated series based on the Back to the Future Trilogy. They also talk Max Headroom, New Years Resolutions, and about Nick's mortality. Business as usual. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

6. Jingle All The Way (More Garbage) feat. Raekwon Davis Dec 22, 2018

With Mike lost in a hall of mirrors, Nick enlists his buddy Raekwon to help him watch the Arnold Schwarzenegger Christmas film "Jingle All The Way." They also imagine a world where the movie spawned an MCU-esque cinematic universe. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

5. City Hunter (Gunshot Blink) Dec 16, 2018

Nick and Mike decide to check out another Jackie Chan thingy, the 1993 movie "City Hunter." Nick and Mike also check out Eggroll's live performance of "No Satisfaction" from NYC Public Access in the 80's. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

4. Jackie Chan Stuntmaster (Soft Garbage) Dec 09, 2018

Nick and Mike tackle Jackie Chan Stuntmaster on the Sony Playstation, a video game that was released in the year 2000 and... What were we talking about? Things get very off topic this week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

3. Klaatu (Not The Beatles, Misremembered Facts, and Senior Dads) feat. Jackson Maxwell! Dec 01, 2018

It's the first music episode of The Media Obscura Podcast! With Mike stuck in the shame-cab, Nick gets another one of his childhood friends, Jackson Maxwell, to help him take a look at an album that was once postulated to be a "secret Beatles album." It wasn't. In fact, it isn't even that bad. Also in the show, Nick and Jackson reminisce about a band Nick wanted to form, Nick gets a bunch of information wrong because he didn't do his homework before the episode, and- is anyone still reading this? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

2. Ricky I (Conspiracies with Deloreans and Multiverse Theory) Nov 21, 2018

Nick and Mike (but mostly Nick) spiral into insanity when they decide to watch the Rocky parody film "Ricky I" in anticipation of Creed II. Nick waxes poetic about the time bending scenerios that could spawn such a film, while Mike wins the title of "Most Kickable Face" in Pink Flamingo magazine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

1. Spider-Man '77 (Spiders, Tissues, and... Cults?) Nov 09, 2018

Nick and Mike sit down for the very first episode of the Media Obscura podcast! On todays episode, they check out CBS' TV movie/backdoor pilot for their Spider-Man television series, starring Nicholas Hammond as Peter Parker. The series ran for two seasons and, despite being a huge part of Nick's sophomore year of high school, was not very good... Or even kinda good. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediaobscura/support

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