Formidable Opponents

Send us a message and get a shoutout! Some movies stick the landing.  Others drive straight off a cliff, explode, and somehow still roll credits. This week, Formidable Opponents dives headfirst into the most baffling, rage-inducing, and unintentionally hilarious movies ever put on film. From endings that make absolutely no sense to finales that somehow manage to ruin two hours of perfectly good st...

Send us a message and get a shoutout! This week Formidable Opponents dives into the near impossible question: what is the saddest song of the 1990s? From grunge despair and acoustic heartbreak to emotionally catastrophic funeral ballads, the episode revisits a decade when every music video looked like someone had just lost custody of a payphone in the rain. Join us for a "deeply scientific&qu...

Send us a message and get a shoutout! This week, we’re diving headfirst into the sacred cinematic dojo to crown the greatest movie mentor of all time. From wise, cryptic legends to wildly unqualified chaos agents, we break down the icons who shaped heroes, delivered life lessons, and occasionally committed light emotional damage in the name of growth. Is the best mentor the one with discipline and...

Send us a message and get a shoutout! This week on Formidable Opponents, we tackle one of the most important questions in human history: "Who made you want to throw your remote at the tv the hardest?" No villains.  No "love to hate." Just pure, unfiltered irritation. Voices get mocked and catchphrases get examined as we debate and discuss which tv show characters should be bann...

Send us a message and get a shoutout! We all have that band.  The one we pretend we've never accidentally Shazamed.  The one whose fans scare us just a little. and yet... Somehow. Some Way. There's is one song that absolutely slaps. In this special, "Not my Cup of Tea" episode, we confront our musical hypocrisy and publicly admit the tracks we secretly love from bands we loudly...

Send us a message and get a shoutout! They say even the greatest bands can’t go undefeated and today, we’re reviewing the blooper reel. This episode is a loving roast, a public service announcement, and a reminder that your heroes are human. We’re diving headfirst into the songs that made us say, “Wait… this is on the album?” The tracks that stopped the momentum. The weird experiments. The ill-adv...

Send us a message and get a shoutout! We're back!  The Formidable Opponents comeback episode is us picking up like we never left… except now we’re a little more self-aware, slightly more reflective, and still very unsure how long we were actually gone. Same chemistry, same rhythms, and the comforting realization that the hardest part wasn’t coming back, it was figuring out how to wrap it up....

Send us a message and get a shoutout! On this episode, we tackle everything from substitute teachers who can't pronounce your name, to rival floor gymnasts to cheesy crust.  We're diving headfirst into the most iconic, absurd, and gut-busting sketches from one of the greatest comedy duos ever. From the East/West Bowl to Obama's Anger Translator, tune in as we battle it out, poorly i...

Send us a message and get a shoutout! What did the five fingers say to the face?   Hopefully, they said "press play" because this week, we're diving into the greatest Chapelle's Show sketches of all time!  Serve up some pancakes because we're discussing the funniest, wildest and most legendary moments from Dave Chapelle's groundbreaking show.  Get ready for laughs and...

Send us a message and get a shoutout! This week, we’re diving into the world of Blink-182—pop-punk legends, purveyors of juvenile humor, and the soundtrack to your youth....and perhaps a terrible breakup or 6 (hopefully you got those CDs back). Which song is their absolute best? Is it a tearjerker or a high-energy anthem? Expect passionate viewpoints, unnecessary air drumming, and at least one of...

Send us a message and get a shoutout! Grab your survival gear, double-tap your expectations, and join us at The Winchester because this week Formidable Opponents crawl out of our graves (and maybe dance on them...fully clothed) and talk Zombies.  Board up your doors, aim for the head and check out this episode as we discuss why cardio is the real enemy.  This week Formidable Opponents use our brai...

Send us a message and get a shoutout! Fire up the dial-up,  because today we're once again tackling 90s music! These are the songs that blasted onto the scene and made artists instant icons, whether they changed music forever or just gave us a catchy tune to sing along to in our cars, alone, with the windows rolled up...and perhaps looking off into the distance, acting like you're in the...

Send us a message and get a shoutout! Warning: This episode is not safe for work, family road trips, or anywhere your mom might overhear it and say, “Oh, I love that song!”—because today, we’re discussing the sexiest songs of the 2000s, and things are about to get dangerously smooth....er, um, awkward. We’ll break down the beats, the lyrics, and the questionable life choices these songs inspired—a...

Send us a message and get a shoutout! For our annual Christmas episode, we decided to discuss the iconic scenes from the holiday classic, "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation."  We'll cover everything from exploding turkeys, squirrel chases, 25,000 light bulbs, painful flirting and more!  We'll laugh, reminisce and get into our own holiday debates as we unwrap the magic...

Send us a message and get a shoutout! This week Formidable Opponents are diving into an era were guitar heroes and rock gods were king.  Crank up your volume knobs (all throat clearing and coughs were edited out, so you're ok!) and dust off your vinyl collection.   We're breaking down the best guitar solo of the 70s.  By the way, you can play this episode three times during the Freebird...

Send us a message and get a shoutout! Grab your tissues (sad not happy) and get ready to ugly cry with us as we dive into the most brutal, unforgivable, soul-crushing movie heartbreaks of all time.  From sad, quiet goodbyes to dramatic meltdowns, we talk everything from faded love to tragic ends.  Join us for the heartbreak and the hilarity as we morosely drive away in our pink station wagon, cred...

Send us a message and get a shoutout! Get ready for an episode dripping with dark humor and high stakes as we sink our teeth into the ultimate vampire showdown!  From suave charmers to brutal hunters, (we'll skip the glitter) join us in a hilarious debate to crown the king (or queen) of the undead.  So, whether you prefer brooding aristocrats, 80s rock n' roll menaces, or night club ass...

Send us a message and get a shoutout! Get ready to dust off those Adidas tracksuits but please leave the chain wallet at home, for on this episode of Formidable Opponents, we dive deep into the world of aggressive riffs, questionable fashion choice, and enough emotional lyrics to fuel a thousand MySpace pages.  Join us where the only thing heavier than the drop-tuned guitars is the nostalgia.  Who...

Send us a message and get a shoutout! Disco wasn’t just a genre of music; it was a cultural revolution. It filled dance floors with infectious beats, bright colors, and a promise of escape. From the moment the first disco ball spun to the last echo of four-on-the-floor beats, the era was an unrelenting celebration of life, freedom, and pure joy.   Disco may have been dismissed by some at the time,...

Send us a message and get a shoutout! In this episode, we dive into the world of movie snacks! From classic popcorn to the pros and cons of movie nachos, we're talking the best treats to munch on while enjoying your favorite flicks. Plus, takes on the full menu dining experience and all the other treats you enjoy...as you stay completely immobile for two straight hours... hoping the surround...

Send us a message and get a shoutout! On this episode of Formidable Opponents, we dive into the raw, gritty sounds that fueled the garage rock revival movement.  We explore the memorable tracks that brought back the rebellious spirit of 60s and 70s era garage bands, blending lo-fi distortion with modern energy. From iconic anthems to hidden gems, we break break down the songs that defined a genera...

Send us a message and get a shoutout! On this episode of Formidable Opponents, we celebrate two great American past times, baseball and film.  For over a century, baseball movies have been historically celebrated in cinema.  From comedies to drama to action, baseball movies have provided so many emotions and memories.  Many of these films are cherished childhood treasures that will forever stand t...

Send us a message and get a shoutout! In this episode of Formidable Opponents, we go back to the 90s, a time where powerful and unforgettable voices dominated the airwaves. A decade that will forever be remembered for its groundbreaking music and the incredible female talent that led the charge.  No matter if you listened to pop, rock, hip hop, R&B, grunge, or ska (why would you do that to you...

Send us a message and get a shoutout! On this episode of Formidable Opponents, we discuss a true icon of film and comedy.  Mel Brooks has been a huge influence on many.  His genius writing, mastery of parody and most importantly his heart and passion for entertaining generations makes him the undisputed king of comedy in our eyes.  Of course, it's good to be The King and it's even better...

Send us a message and get a shoutout! There's nothing better than two talented artists getting together and becoming a musical force, even if for a brief moment in time.  Music collaborations have been around forever and even though they've given us so much, the contributions these talents have given us is never enough.  This goes beyond genre, it's about connection and that remarka...