Do you like Huey Lewis and The News? Well, you don’t have to in order to enjoy this podcast all about the classic film, American Psycho. While you may find that it is too gruesome and transgressive for your tastes, what lies beneath the violence and villainy is a movie about the one thing that makes us all a little bit crazy. So listen in as we dive into the mind of a psychopath and Entertain This…

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The Entertain This… podcast took a week off, so in their place, we’re hosting the inaugural episode of the Big Chicken Bits! Our very own Nick of Entertain This… interviews friend of the show John Kincaid to see if he's a good fit for the co-host position of the BCB Podcast. After that, they discuss what to name the podcast and the results are... predictable. Listen in and Entertain This special bonus episode of the Podcast!

Big Chicken Bits is a weekly variety show podcast where former co-workers, John and Nick, discuss current events, do bits, and let off a little steam. Join us as we search for Big Chicken every Monday on your chosen streaming platform!

They said you’ll never make it, we said watch us. And here we are after 100 episodes still going as strong as ever! The tenacity of friendship and drive to produce quality content is what makes us who we are and on this episode, we’ll get into how we met, how we became podcasters, and how we got involved in entertainment in the first place. And we’ll wrap it all up with a special trivia contest all about our show. So listen in and enjoy!

Quick This: Michael brings it back around to Critical Role’s Legend of Vox Machina

From Software is widely known as the creators of the Dark Souls series of games, but they also produced a true gem that is not related to the lore of these games. Its name is Bloodborne, and while heavily based on the mechanics and visual design of the Dark Souls games, its fresh perspective on the story and lore has been widely praised in the video game community. We’ll talk about its H.P. Lovecraft influences, possible allusions to modern religious institutions, and much more on this episode of the Entertain This… podcast.

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Disney’s latest animated release of a film entitled Encanto will go down as one of the best depictions of generational trauma to ever be made. And because we’re mere podcast hosts, we’ve brought on a friend of the show, Devon, to break down some of the metaphorical meanings behind the character’s superpowers. Turns out there’s more to this movie than musical numbers and colorful backgrounds. Listen in as we break down the central message behind it all!

Quick This: Nick’s deal with Liminal Space

Robots systematically wiping out the entire human population is an idea as old as science fiction itself. But what if we added Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Cameron, Time Travel, and a multimillion-dollar budget to the mix? Well, then you’d get Terminator 2: Judgement Day, and it is solidly placed at the top of many action movie lists. And on this episode of the Entertain This… podcast we’re going to figure out why, in addition to delving deeper into the hidden metaphors and lore of the first two Terminator films. Listen in to get the real director’s cut. (no submarine required)

Quick This: Alex explains what the deal is with Wordle

The metaphorical line between tragedy and comedy is often painted thinnest by masterful artists. One such artist is the director of classic comedy films like Talladega Nights, and Anchorman. And Adam McKay is also the director of this Netflix Original Movie called Don’t Look Up. In this episode, we will be dissecting the underlying metaphors at work in this film and try laughing hard enough to avoid crying, because we’re really not sure which to do. Regardless, come along with us as we ask you to Entertain This…

Quick This: Michael is smitten with Smite

Arcane is an animated series based on the League of Legends game’s lore. It’s one of those shows that at face value might appear to be more geared towards an audience of children, but glance a little deeper and you’ll realize that every second is worth its own frame in an art museum. And beyond excellent visual styles, the stories that are told will touch the heart in places you wouldn’t expect from just another animated show on Netflix. So listen in and get your fix on League of Legends lore, and by the end we’ll ask that you Entertain This…

Quick This: The Lost Days between Christmas and New Years

2021 was the sequel to 2020 that nobody asked for. And yet, here it is! We’ve had an interesting year to say the least, with so many guests and great episodes, it’s hard to even begin to catalog and review them all. As we turn the page on the new year, we hope you enjoyed a full year of episodes flying into your ears every Friday as much as we enjoyed making them. So from all of us at Entertain This… We wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night! In this Christmas Eve Special Episode release, the boys get together to read the classic poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas from all of us here at the Entertain This… Podcast.

The most famous reindeer of all is unquestionably Rudolph. And wouldn’t you know it, he has his own made-for-TV movie all about him! Rankin and Bass were some of the most prolific stop-motion animators in the 60s and early 70s, and they made classics like a Year without a Santa Claus, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, to name a few. These televisions specials may be part of your family’s yearly holiday traditions, and if not, they’re always worth watching, whether you light a tree or light the menorah. So listen in as we all firmly assert ourselves on the naughty list in our discussion of Rankin Bass specials on this episode of Entertain This…

When Charles Dickens first wrote his timeless classic novella, A Christmas Carol, he couldn’t have even dreamed of the countless retellings and renditions of his simple victorian tale. Among these is a movie from 1988 starring Bill Murray as a present-day Ebenezer Scrooge, given the title “Scrooged.” This film has grown to be a cult classic in the present day, and in this episode of the podcast you’ll find out why mainstream success eluded it despite having a strong lead actor. So don’t ‘Bah, Humbug’ this one away or it’ll haunt you; just Entertain This…

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White Christmas is a song that is played almost on a loop during the holidays on radio stations from coast to coast. We all know that Bing Crosby’s sang the rendition that’s most popular, but as it turns out, most singers never actually wrote any of their own music back in those days. So who was it that wrote the famous sentimental tune from yesteryear? Well, you’ll have to listen to this episode of the podcast to find out, he’s quite an interesting character, so Entertain This…

Everybody can draw. It’s one of those primal skills that aren’t necessarily taught but requires some further instruction to perfect. And in the end, there’s something on the page that only you can say you made. We’re talking with someone who gets paid to make drawings and considers themselves a career storyboard artist, illustrator, and animator. Ward Jenkins. He’s contributed to shows like My Little Pony, Ava Twist Scientist, and Snoopy goes to Space. Outside of the screen, he’s illustrated books for children in colorful compositions for Chicks Run Wild among other best-selling short stories. Sharpen those pencils, because Ward’s drawing on a well of knowledge to share the ins and outs of being a career artist–so listen in, and Entertain This…

See more of Ward’s Art on his website here! or check out his blog! or follow him on social media @wardomatic

Every person who plays video games has heard of the name Assassin’s Creed, but do you know what it’s really all about? Maybe you’re someone who never picked up a copy, or maybe you're the hardcore person sporting a fresh tattoo of that iconic logo. Wherever you land on this continuum, we can all agree that this game has some incredible lore surrounding it. Sure, any game can name-drop historical figures. But what other virtual environment is so true to real-life that in-game models are used as a reference when repairing damage to historical buildings? You may just be here for the assassinations, but you’ll stay for the historical relevance. No need to sneak around us, just Entertain This…

Quick This: Minecraft

We’ve all got our hobbies. And for some people, their favorite thing to do is to chase after locomotives and take pictures of this railroad equipment. It’s strange, for sure. But why do these folks devote so much time to seeing a mundane method of transportation? Well, they’re part of a group known as Railfans, and luckily for us, one of our regular hosts LOVES trains. It doesn’t matter if they’re big or small, real or plastic; if it rides the rails, he’s there! We’ll explore the various ways of interaction that railfans seek out and how railroads helped build our modern way of life in the US. Come along and Enter-train This… All aboard!

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It’s a strange time of year, the one between Halloween and Thanksgiving. The sun starts setting sooner, the trees lose their leaves, and a department store has a big holiday-themed parade on Thanksgiving? It’s strange to think of, but we all know and love the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Where else can you see giant balloons, celebrities, and all those warm and fuzzy traditions? We’ll talk through the history of it, our memories surrounding it, and play a little quiz game towards the end, so don’t be a turkey, Entertain This…

We all like a good story, but what if we wrote one? Following closely in the footsteps of last year’s Halloween spooktacular, we’ve decided to bring you an all-original cinematic experience in the form of a movie trailer through spoken word. Confused? Just listen in and it will all become clear. Starting from an astrology chart story generator, we’ll take those elements and mash them together to create a horror movie trailer, and refine them into a (semi) cohesive narrative for your listening pleasure. Have a Happy Halloween, as we ask you to Entertain This…

Starting with the Haunting of Hill House, Mike Flanagan cemented himself as a household name for quality horror series. But what is it that sets him apart from other horror writers? Anyone can do jump scares, but the mastery of storytelling and gripping cinematography seen in his Netflix Originals are designed to be more than just your run-of-the-mill scares, they’re disconcerting, and well, haunting, to say the least. So this spooky season, we ask you to Entertain This… as the cast discusses Mike Flanagan’s series and what makes them better than most other films in the horror genre!

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You’ll want to listen to this podcast before stopping into the theatres to see DUNE. The Entertain This Podcast will provide you with all the rich lore and context that you need before seeing the film. Because without it, it’s still a good movie, but why wouldn’t you want it to be a great experience? We’ll delve into the planetary battles, the incredible universe of space feudalism, and spice? Yep, turns out spice is more than something to flavor your stew. Anyways, come to Arrakis with us and Entertain This…

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