Demon Slayer Mugen Train: The Anime for Everyone

May 21, 2021

As movie theatres begin to resume normal operations, the box offices are beginning to show that people are hungry for a new theatrical experience in the form of film. Demon Slayer Mugen Train is one of the latest films to show in theatres that showcases how well a great film can perform post-pandemic. While normal anime films and T.V. shows can be off-putting to some, this film builds on the already popular lore of the established show of the same name to better fill out the storyline and expand upon characters while providing a visually dazzling experience the whole way through. So why not cast your inhibitions aside and Entertain This…

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Voltaire's Candide: The Problem with Optimism

May 14, 2021

If a divine creator is good, then why would bad things happen? That question is the crux of this story about a naive young man and his staunchly optimistic tutor’s headlong stumble across the globe. That’s right, we’re discussing a novella entitled “Candide, or Optimism“ on this week’s episode. We’ll draw similarities of this boy’s life to Voltaire’s own experiences, and examine how the shifting culture at the time of publishing played a part in this over-the-top satirical lambasting of the philosophy of optimism. So Entertain This… after all, this is the best of all possible podcasts!

The Star Wars Extravaganza II: The Facts Strike Back

May 4, 2021

It’s the hallowed day of May the 4th once again, and that can only mean one thing… It’s time for yet another Star Wars Extravaganza! And this time, The Entertain This Podcast has pulled out all the stops. This episode, we’re joined by FIVE guests all from different walks of life to bring us stories of their first discovery of the movie franchise, some deep Star Wars Lore from the back pages of Legends, and what lies in this universe for us to experience from that Galaxy Far Far Away. We have some laughs, and bond over our undying love for a series of films that shook the world(s) from the swamps of Kashyyyk to the Streets of Coruscant, so use the Force and turn the podcast on to Entertain This…

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Bojack Horseman: The Very Human Story with Animals

April 30, 2021

Life has its ups and downs, no one knows this more than the titular character of Bojack Horseman. It is within the rollercoaster ride of emotions and comedy that we find the true purpose of being alive and what it means to be a human, even if the character is an anthropomorphic horse! On the outside, this Netflix Original Series is a snarky animated comedy, but once you scratch the surface the story unfolds in ways that make you feel… more human? Entertain This… and find out more!

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Blue Velvet: Total David Lynch-ness

April 23, 2021

David Lynch’s movies are not for everyone, this much is confirmed in this week’s episode of the podcast with a Special Guest from Behind the Bits Podcast, Scott Curtis. We’re going deep inside the ear of the world’s most oddball directors to discuss the 1986 release of a film entitled “Blue Velvet”, which is a bizarre film neo-noir set in a set right here in the good ol’ US of A. Or is it? Nothing’s for certain, but the conclusions you’ll come to about deeper meanings and dualities are all your own, so we ask you humbly to Entertain This…

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Monster Hunter: Taking the World by Storm with Friends

April 16, 2021

Monster Hunter puts you the player in control of a hunter who tracks various beasts across the land… almost exactly what the title would lead you to believe. But what makes this game so special is the amount of control in play styles that the game gives you. Gone are the days of RPGs that railroad you into selecting a play style. In this new generation of action role-playing games, you can go from ranged to up close and personal in a matter of seconds. Whatever suits your strategy for taking down the behemoth beasts! So get out your greatswords and Entertain This…

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We Built This City: Sim City and Other CMS Games

April 9, 2021

Construction and Management Simulation Games are a huge genre of games that we’ve grown fond of over the years. And chances are, you’ve played one too. The experience of taking nothing and creating something is one thing that defines humanity as a species, and since the dawn of the PC, we’ve been able to SIMulate an entire CITY. We’re talking, of course, about games like Sim City and The Sims and what made them so exceptional, with some other incredible ‘software toys’ mentioned along the way. We hope you manage to construct an opinion too, as we ask you to Entertain This…

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Tommy Wiseau's Wild Life & The Room

April 2, 2021

Oh, Hi Mark… Who is the man that calls himself Tommy Wiseau? Surely, someone with such notoriety would have some sort of inspiring backstory or at least have accurate information about their upbringing saved somewhere… But as you’ll find out in the week’s episode, Tommy’s a total oddball. We’ll even provide what we know about how he came to be one of the world’s most infamous directors and learn what made ‘The Room’ such an excellent and quotable Cult Classic so that maybe you will Entertain This…

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Where is the Best Place to Watch a Movie?

March 26, 2021

All art is created to be experienced in a specific place, in the case of motion pictures, this place is the Movie Theatre. The silver screen is sought after for many reasons, benefitting both financials and credibility alike. Then came the stay-at-home orders and quarantines due to the global pandemic, which left film producers in a tricky situation under the question of “to stream or not to stream?” Their response is the topic of this week’s special guest episode, so whether you go out to the movies or stay in, Entertain This…

Quick This: Warhammer 40k

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The Disney Renaissance: Musical Theatre's Magic

March 19, 2021

There’s a specific time in Disney’s history when they were releasing a series of hits back to back to widespread critical acclaim. This span is known as the Disney Renaissance and some of us were lucky enough to live through it! In this episode we’ll delve into what secret sauce made these movies so special, and why, paying homage to the folks behind the films as well that made these timeless classics fondly remembered by kids and adults alike. So, put on your listening mouse ears and Entertain This!

Nick Wolf’s Movie Intermission: Violation

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Bioshock 2: Rapture Revisited Again

March 12, 2021

It’s been an entire year since our first episode released! And to celebrate, we’re going full circle back to the failed dystopia of Rapture to discuss the sequel to the original masterpiece by 2k Games, Bioshock. We’ll do a deep dive in a bathysphere down to the bottom of the ocean of philosophy, and see some political sea creatures that follow their ideologies to the bitter end. And would you believe that they pack all this meaning into a video game? Don’t be a parasite, would you kindly listen and Entertain This…

Nick Wolf’s Movie Intermission: Coming Home in the Dark

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Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis: How Does That Make You Feel?

March 5, 2021

Franz Kafka seems to have had some problems. The Metamorphosis has been read in many English Literature classes in high schools all across the USA. Or at the very least assigned and skimmed. There is rich meaning within the pages, and maybe a cry for help with a bad start and an even worse ending, a truly tragic turn of events that was so reflective of Kafka’s own life and feelings on the world. So keep an open mind, and wildly interpret as you see fit on this episode of the Entertain This Podcast!

Nick Wolf’s Movie Intermission: A Glitch in the Matrix

Quick This: Lilo and Stitch with MORE Magazine

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No Subscription without Representation: Seeing Yourself On Screen

February 26, 2021

Not one, but TWO very special guests join us on this episode of the podcast to talk about the entertainment industry’s problematic underrepresentation of diverse groups of people. Creator of MORE Magazine and social media influencer Arianna Cruz teams up with contributor/media aficionado/Alex’s girlfriend Chloe Price, to talk with the boys about women and people of color in popular media. There are things we can all do to help right now! By holding ourselves and others accountable to include women in our workspaces! Entertain This… Find out more and have a listen!

Nick Wolf’s Movie Intermission: The Blazing World

Quick This: The Darker Lore of Thomas the Tank Engine (please don’t make me link this)

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The Big Game: Football's Final Fury

February 19, 2021

It’s that time of year again! Wild commercials, long-standing rivalries, over-the-top halftime shows, and Football's final ‘super’ game of the season! Head Coach Michael leads the drive this episode as we discuss players and memories; with a brief stop into the X-treme Football League (XFL) with some local connections. It will leave you feeling everything but ‘down’. Don’t punt on this one! Put on your helmets, and take the field on this episode of the Entertain This Podcast!

Nick Wolf’s Movie Intermission: Censor

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Disney/Pixar's Soul: Where Do We Come From, Where Do We go?

February 12, 2021

We got SOUL. Maybe not as much as the movie we’re discussing today. On this episode of the Entertain This Podcast, we’re going deep into the philosophy and underlying psychological aspects of this film, along with telling jokes along the way to soften the hard blows of existential dread. It’s a Pixar thing, after all. And we’re certainly not alone in thinking that this is ‘Peak Pixar’. Outside of that, it’s worth a watch so you should definitely Entertain This…. [Nick has now had his copywriting privileges revoked for making a Cotton-Eye Joe reference in the title]

Nick Wolf’s Movie Intermission: In The Earth

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Man on the Moon: Who's Playing Who?

February 5, 2021

Andy Kaufman was one of the most interesting people ever to act upon the stage. The biopic “Man on the Moon” chronicles his rise to notoriety but also showcases the deeper levels of understanding of his life that many sought to understand. This film stars Jim Carey, who obsessively method acted as if he was Kaufman, and for all intents and purposes became him while filming. Eerie coincidence? Or telepathy from beyond the grave? Found out all this and more on this episode of The Entertain This Podcast.

Quick This: The Ren & Stimpy Show with Dr. Steve Price M.D.

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Beyond the Barrel: Find the Best Bourbon for You

January 29, 2021

While “the best bourbon” is a subjective term, we’ll start by defining more concrete terminology like “cask strength”, “straight” and even the word “bourbon” itself. The regulated market of bourbon has long been a staple of American life, from the Founding Father’s stills to the modern distributors of barrels today, there has never been such a stir over anything quite like this. At the end of the episode, you will be able to walk into any whiskey aisle with confidence and swagger. So join us on our liquor odyssey with our special guest, get a free Kentucky Hug, and learn how tasting this humble backwoods beverage has become entertainment on this episode of the Entertain This Podcast!

Quick This: Sideways

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Cyberpunk 2077: Hype, Disenchantment, and Hope

January 22, 2021

Every Hype Train has it’s terminal. And at the end of the line, the waiting is over. The game is finally released. But, can it live up to the hype? It rarely does, but one game, in particular, has recently garnered enough negative press that gamers the world over have risen up in anger demanding refunds. Cyberpunk 2077, is the latest title from CD Projekt Red, and it’s the topic of this episode. We’ll discuss why the release was fumbled from a developer’s perspective and the bright spots of this game including its story, design, and ambitious systems. So ride along with us in Night City and Entertain This…

Quick This: This Old House

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Mister Rogers Neighborhood: Wholesome Television

January 15, 2021

In this season of resolutions and reflections, we feel the years passed are just as important as the year ahead. The foundations of good humanity and empathy are impressed upon us from a young age, by our parents, caregivers, or maybe characters on television. One such person in the broadcasting sphere was called Mr. Rogers. He transformed the television into more than just a source of entertainment for children and did it all with kindness in his heart. Be our neighbor and listen in as we Entertain This…

Quick This: The Rules of Successful Sitcoms

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Saturday Night Live: Creativity to Cue Cards

January 8, 2021

New Year, New Episode! We’re back once again to discuss a show that’s been on television for as long as anyone can remember. Saturday Night Live has been the birthplace of several significant comedic moments throughout its time on the air and has led to the creation of a myriad of Hollywood stars, like Chevy Chase and Andy Samberg. But how did a show that led to the creation of household names fall to its current humdrum shuffle? Find out this and more on this episode of Entertain This…

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