Each week, geek out with Jonathan V. Last, Sonny Bunch, and Mike Warren for a podcast about movies and pop culture. The guys behind the Substandard are back and worse than ever.
'The Batman'
Mar 23, 2022
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On this week's episode, JVL makes an investment and Vic pulls a Homer. And the gang ... kind of hates The Batman?
'The Tinder Swindler'
Mar 16, 2022
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No, that's not an image of the Tinder Swindler, it's an image of the greatest culinary concoction ever created. JVL talks The Batman Calzony. Sonny gets a new knife. Vic makes a sacrifice. And the guys talk about the Netflix movie in the title of this post. Nyeh.
'Nightmare Alley'
Mar 09, 2022
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A bit of a grab-bag opening before the guys discuss the feel-good movie of the year, Nightmare Alley. Saving the weekend chatter for the bonus on Monday; you won't want to miss that.A bit of a grab-bag opening before the guys discuss the feel-good movie of the year, Nightmare Alley. Saving the weekend chatter for the bonus on Monday; you won't want to miss that.
'Death on the Nile'
Mar 02, 2022
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The guys pay tribute to the great P.J. O'Rourke before reviewing the new iteration of Death on the Nile, in theaters now.
'Moonfall'
Feb 23, 2022
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On this week's episode, JVL makes a new friend. Vic is in trouble. Sonny's just along for the ride. And the guys review Moonfall! As well as wonder what happened, exactly, to Roland Emmerich.
'After We Fell' (Netflix)
Feb 16, 2022
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JVL designs a jersey (and you'll have to sign up for the Patreon to see it). Sonny's living through icy hell. Vic has some cookie talk! And JVL and Sonny have some questions for Vic about why we're watching After We Fell. Make sure to watch Heist, also on Netflix, for Monday's bonus episode!
'Peacemaker'
Feb 09, 2022
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Parenting advice. A health update. A ... body? And the first half of Peacemaker, now streaming on HBO Max (or "the Max" as some people claim it's called). Don't listen to this one with the kids, folks!
'The Tragedy of Macbeth' (Apple TV+)
Feb 02, 2022
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Poker talk, covid talk, bag talk, Macbeth talk. All the talks! Make sure to tune in for Monday's special episode on Joss Whedon and The Book of Boba Fett.
'Encanto'
Jan 26, 2022
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Sonny's a downer. JVL wants to play a game. Vic goes shooting. And the guys review Encanto!
'Swan Song'
Jan 19, 2022
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JVL's going on a walkabout. Sonny goes to the movies. Vic wants some sherry. Lots of box office talk. Do clones have souls? All that and more in this week's episode!
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