or: Ep. XXVII – The Star Wars Christmas Special: Special Edition
Hunter and Chris form a Jedi Council with Jason Yang (a.k.a. Yang Solo) to review the most anticipated movie…well, EVER – Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Chris picks two Okie brews from the Light and Dark sides of the barrel. In Special Features, the Dudes discuss the enduring cultural legacy of Star Wars during Examining The Empire. *PLUS* An exclusive interview with Jason Yang on his geek-tastic art work, his die hard Star Wars fandom, and his company Invisible Element!
00:00:48 – Interview with guest Jason Yang
00:11:16 – Review – Star Wars: The Force Awakens 00:25:15 – SPOILERS – Star Wars: The Force Awakens 00:54:37 – Beer Recommendation: King of Carrot Flowers&Brandy Barrel Uroboros by Anthem Brewing Company “Look At These Christmas Trees” – The Wurly Birdys
00:58:00 – Listener Feedback
01:00:54 – Special Features – Examining the Empire “Christmas All Over Again (Cover)” – Sam Means
01:23:10 – Really Rad Recommendations
or: Is The Godfather 96 movies better than Gone With The Wind?
Chris and Hunter review the new Amy Schumer-Judd Apatow comedy Trainwreck. Chris communicates his critique through his craft beer choice. Then in Special Features, the dudes have a Conversation in Contemporary Cinematic Comedy. At an epic 1 hour, 20 minutes, this episode is like Mark Wahlberg ate Mark Wahlberg!
Hunter and Chris have an animated discussion about Disney and Pixar’s latest mega-hit Inside Out. Chris gets a sweet tooth with this week’s beer recommendation. In Special Features, the dudes delve deep into their cinematic subconscious to discuss some of their favorite animated films during Toon Talk. Get traumatized all over again with repressed memories of horrifying Disney villains and their even more horrifying deaths!
00:10:14 – Review – Inside Out 00:40:52 – Beer Recommendation: Abita Root Beer – Abita Brewing Company “Will You Hang Around” – Sam Means
00:44:11 – Special Features – Toon Talk “Run Away” – Sam Means
01:04:55 – Really Rad Recommendations
Hunter and Chris take aim at Clint Eastwood’s controversial, Oscar-nominated blockbuster with a review of American Sniper. During Special Features the dudes discuss actors who direct – those who’ve succeeded, those who’ve failed, those who should sit in the director’s chair, and those who should just throw it. Plus! a post mortem on last weekend’s Academy Awards… kinda.
00:00:31 – The Pre-Oscars Post Show
00:05:24 – Review – American Sniper Beer Recommendation: Bud Heavy, “The Great American Lager”
00:51:59 – Special Features – Actors Who Director
01:13:39 – Really Rad Recommendations
