Epic Media Adventure

Listen as we review the holiday "Halloween". our best memories of all things Halloween!!

This week we talk about the summer Movies and TV shows we watched.

Scott and Stephen talk about their favorite bands from their favorite movies and television. From Empire Records to Singles watch as they list their favorites.

Join us as we go over some movies about school!! From Fast Times to The Faculty and everything in between.

This week, Steve and I review the new Spiderman movie from Marvel with Tom Holland, Jon Bernthal, and Zendaya. Did you you like it or not? Let us know in the comments.

This week we talk about Summertime Movies and the nostalgia of growing up in the summertime!!

Our review of the new Masters of the Universe Movie

This week we review the first 4 episodes of the Apple TV series "Widow's Bay"

Scott and Stephen discuss the emerging journey back to physical media!!

This week Stephen and I discuss our favorite game shows we watched when we were kids.

Join Stephen and I as we discuss what movies we would like to see be remade.

This week on Epic Media Adventure (formerly Whatever This Is Called ), we dive headfirst into one of the biggest debates in sci-fi action history: The Terminator vs. Terminator 2: Judgment Day . Which film truly reigns supreme? We break down the gritty, low-budget horror energy of The Terminator (1984) versus the blockbuster spectacle and emotional weight of T2 (1991). Along the way we explore wha...

In this episode of Whatever This Is Called Podcast , we dive deep into The Monster Squad (1987) — the cult classic 80s horror-comedy directed by Fred Dekker and written by Shane Black. Joined by our guest Chris, we break down why The Monster Squad has become one of the most beloved 80s horror movies of all time — from Dracula’s terrifying presence to the emotional arc of Frankenstein’s Monster, an...

The 1980s gave us more than just the obvious classics — it also delivered bold , strange , and wildly underrated movies and TV shows that disappeared way too soon. In this episode, we revisit some forgotten gems and ask why they never found their audience. We’re talking: Johnny Dangerously (1984) – a post- Airplane! gangster spoof that leaned hard into absurdity The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd –...

So when Scott called and asked what my top 5 Pearl Jam songs were, I was, like, "Really?" So i did what any fan would do and immediately made a list of about 100 songs. These songs represent the songs I like TODAY! anyway, listen to our list, lets us know what yours are, and we can discuss in the comments. Enjoy!! #pearljam #grunge #90srock #alternativerock #rockmusic #musicdiscussion #musicpodcas...

We run through the biggest upcoming movies, surprise contenders, and potential disasters in our latest Whatever This Is Called episode. New episode out now.

We close out 2025 the only way we know how: talking through the movies, TV shows, music, and books that actually stuck with us. From paranoia-fuelled series like Silo , Pluribus , and Welcome to Derry , to obsessive deep dives like Deliver Me From Nowhere and Heat 2 , plus the rise of bands like The Warning , this episode isn’t about rankings or awards — it’s about the stuff we couldn’t stop think...

From John Denver & The Muppets to Rankin/Bass, Charlie Brown, Claymation, Christmas concerts, forgotten TV specials, and the weird holiday stuff we all secretly love — this episode is a full-on nostalgia dive into everything that made Christmas feel magical on TV and in music . We’re talking: 🎶 iconic Christmas albums 📺 must-watch holiday specials 🎤 concert events and variety shows 🦌 Rudol...

In this episode, we break down Arnold Schwarzenegger’s legendary filmography — from Conan to Terminator to the underrated deep cuts. Plus, we reveal our personal favorite Arnold movies. Want to hear what made our lists? Hit play and join the conversation!

🍗 HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM WHATEVER THIS IS CALLED ! 🦃 This week we’re carving into one of the ultimate holiday comfort watches — Dutch (1991) — and why this underappreciated John Hughes gem deserves a yearly rewatch. We also dive into Adam Sandler’s iconic Thanksgiving Song , some wild and random Thanksgiving tracks we stumbled on, and our favorite sitcom Thanksgiving episode : the legendary Che...

We’re heading back to 1979 — a year that defined the end of the ’70s and the birth of the blockbuster era. Stephen and Toby face off in a full-on Movie Draft , picking their favorite films from a lineup that includes The Warriors, Alien, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Phantasm, Salem’s Lot, The Jerk, Breaking Away, The Muppet Movie, Life of Brian, and Rocky II. From cult classics to sci-fi milesto...

Would You Rather… This week on Whatever This Is Called , Stephen and Scott face humanity’s worst hypothetical choices — from gross bathroom dilemmas to impossible pop-culture sacrifices. Would you rather eat what’s under your fingernails or erase Pearl Jam from existence? Exactly. It gets weird fast. New episodes every week — equal parts nostalgia, nonsense, and “why did I just picture that?” #wha...

Stephen and Scott take a trip back to their high school years — Stephen from ’88–’92 and Scott from ’93–’97. From first jobs at Round Table Pizza and Toys “R” Us to late-night TV, mixtapes, and the pop-culture chaos of the late ’80s and early ’90s, we relive it all. We also revisit the major events that shaped those years — the O.J. Simpson trial, the Iran-Contra affair, and everything in between....

A deep dive into society’s obsession with serial killers — from Bundy and Dahmer to Se7en and Silence of the Lambs — and why we can’t look away from the darkness.

On this episode of Whatever This Is Called , we’re sharing the music, books, movies, and TV shows that have been grabbing our attention lately. From heavy riffs to dystopian sci-fi, these are the recommendations we think are worth your time. 🎵 Music : The Warning’s powerful modern rock, Nile Marr’s shimmering indie record Are You Happy Now? , and the theatrical doom of Castle Rat. 📚 Books : Josh...