Woolong Club Ep. 9: Jamming With Edward
This week on Woolong Club, Steve and Colin discuss the Nazca Lines, terrible improv records featuring the Rolling Stones and the latest addition to the Bebop crew.
Read MoreCaustic Content Ep. 2: Love on a Leash vs Revenge of the Animals
The cinematic trash train rolls on with two zero budget oddities. Steve subjects Miros to Love on a Leash, the story of a sassier, sexier Air Bud looking to get to the bone zone with a deeply disturbed woman so he can convince a magical fountain to turn him into a human. Miros counters with Revenge of The Animals; an AWARD-WINNING comedy (?) from Adam Griswold about murder, fame, camping and animal liberation...or something. God help us.
You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet Ep. 13: Dead Man
Jake introduces Shawn to Jim Jarmusch's psychedelic monochrome western, Dead Man.
Read MoreWoolong Club Ep. 8: Waltz for Venus
The Bebop Crew chase down a handful of bounties (and a priceless medicinal plant) while Steve and Colin give you the story of the show's English voice director, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn
Read MoreFor Your Ears Only Ep. 007: On Her Majesty's Secret Service
New episode and a NEW Bond: Jake and Jack take a look at George Lazenby's first (and only) appearance as James Bond in 1969's On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
Read MoreCaustic Content Ep. 1: Robo Vampire 3 vs The 13th Friday
Netflix, Amazon and Hulu might boast an impressive collection of films, but there's a lot of trash to wade through to get to the classics and hidden gems. So what happens when two friends ignore the good stuff, travel to the heart of darkness and seek out the absolute worst of the worst streaming online to pit them against one another in head-to-head competition? Pain. Suffering. Hopefully a mildly entertaining podcast.
Woolong Club Ep. 7: Heavy Metal Queen
Space truckers, obscure 80's metal bands and even a potential Cowboy Bebop spin-off that never made it off the ground. All this (and more) this week on Woolong Club.
Read MoreThe OpVac Cast Ep. 65: Lamps
Jim from The Office has declared that horror films are "elevated" now so it's totally cool to take them seriously! The OV crew investigates by checking out A Quiet Place, Truth or Dare and Unsane.
Read MoreWoolong Club Ep. 6: Sympathy for the Devil
This week, Colin and Steve take a close look at Cowboy Bebop's character design and dig into the psychology of a blues playin' murderous child that never ages.
Read MoreWoolong Club Ep. 5: Ballad of Fallen Angels
Spike's past finally catches up with him in this landmark episode. Plus, Steve and Colin discuss the history of Yoko Kanno and one of the all-time best scenes in animation.
Read MoreWoolong Club Ep. 4: Gateway Shuffle
Howdy Space Cowboys! Colin and Steve return for another brand new episode of the internet's official unofficial Cowboy Bebop podcast. This week, they tackle interstellar ecoterrorism, the history of the lowly lobster and more as they wrap up the Bandai Toys era of Bebop and dive deeper into the show's history.
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Read MoreWoolong Club Ep. 3: Honky Tonk Women
Howdy Cowboys! Steve and Colin are making their way through Cowboy Bebop, breaking down each episode in honor of the show's 20th anniversary. This week, they discuss the return of Faye Valentine, Spike's oddly shaped head, The Rolling Stones and more!
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The OpVac Cast Ep. 64: Earnest Decline
When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for one podcast to dissolve their brains, they go to the local multiplex and subject themselves to Ernest Cline and Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One. What you are about to hear is an unedited document of the OV Crew's cinematic suffering as they wallow in a shallow pool of pop culture refuse. Listen closely. Don't make the same mistakes we've made.
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Woolong Club Ep. 2: Stray Dog Strut
Howdy Cowboys! Steve and Colin continue their new Cowboy Bebop podcast, breaking down each episode in honor of the show's 20th anniversary. This week, the boys are talking corgi data dogs, rockabilly revivalists and the mystery surrounding the series' creator.
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Read MoreFor Your Ears Only Ep. 006: You Only Live Twice
Jake and Jack return from their Casino Royale hangover to discuss the final film before Sean Connery's first official Bond retirement, You Only Live Twice
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Read MoreWoolong Club Ep. 1: Asteroid Blues
Howdy Cowboys! Steve and Colin kick off their brand new Cowboy Bebop podcast by discussing the show’s troubled production history, Shinichiro Watanabe's cinematic influences, and the gruesome effects of Bloody Eye! Keep those ears open and tune back next week for Stray Dog Strut!
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The OpVac Cast Ep. 63: Remember the Alamo
Shawn returns from Austin to talk about his experience at SXSW. PLUS: A review of the painfully mediocre Tomb Raider and the return of the 9-1-1 (BEST SHOW ON TELEVISION) recap.
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The OpVac Cast Ep. 62: Buddhism Vaccine
Inhale. Feel the energy of a disgraced film critic returning to the internet. Exhale. Listen to the OV crew try to figure out why he's reviewing films again. Once your mind is in a tranquil state, continue to listen for reviews of Annihilation, Game Night and the latest episodes of 9-1-1.
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The OpVac Cast Ep. 61: Three Podcasts Outside Ebbing, Missouri Part 3
Part three of our MEGA TURBO OSCAR COVERAGE EXTRAVAGANZA wraps up the 2018 award season with a discussion of the nominees for best cinematography, adapted and original screenplay as well as the best documentary, animated and foreign films.
Read MoreThe OpVac Cast Ep. 59: Three Podcasts Outside Ebbing, Missouri Part 1
The Optimism Vaccine annual Oscar spectacular kicks off this year with a discussion of the best picture and best director nominations, plus some in-depth discussion of best actor/actress and best supporting.
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