Let's Talk About Stuff!

Well we had planned an episode on the 2022 film Barbarian but unfortunately we were attacked by our computers and barely escaped with our lives. I’m telling you, AI is coming for us. So today we have a super fun Pop Culture Catch-Up episode full of this awesome stuff: John Mulaney: Baby J (Netflix), Kevin Smith - People Magazine video interview about mental health, Shameless Acquisition Target (po...

On today's rambunctious show, returning guests AMANDA FISHER, ALLISON OBERG & LIZ WILSON join us to celebrate our 300th episode by choosing our picks for our LAST MEAL FANTASY DRAFT (38:30)! We delve into the various courses involved, reveal the reasons behind being served our final meals, & discuss some truly bonkers wildcard choices! All this PLUS: The secret of the the 3-drink trifecta, Liz has...

Chugga chugga toot toot! That sound you hear isn’t our rumbly tummies, it’s Bong Joon Ho’s SNOWPIERCER (43:09 SPOILERS)! We examine the fun gelatinous food bricks, the poop logistics of a never-ending train, and a popular fan theory connecting Snowpiercer to Willy Wonka! We also discuss: KFC’s new suspiciousy Chick-Fil-A style nuggets, Twister 2's casting announcements, PlutoTV, Grease: Rise of th...

On today's special episode of LTAS, we're joined once again by Rachel Bookout & Eric Bookout from the 'TRUE CRIMINALS' podcast to discuss the musical bible story, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (34:05 - SPOILERS)! We discuss the many musical numbers of the film, making Judas the lead character, the surprising appearance of various vehicles, the eyes of Jesus, and more! We also discuss A.I. art, the Bookou...

We are so sorry about that interruption in our podcast feed on April 1st. It’s hard to be mad though, those lady internet pirates were quite fun to listen to! Well we’ve tightened our security and wrested back our domain so we are back to discuss Christopher Nolan’s 2020 film TENET (25:03 - SPOILERS)! We also discuss the ways we would like to travel through time, April Fools Day 2023 featuring All...

In an unprecedented power move, former guests Allison Oberg and Liz Wilson have taken over the podcast! In their debut episode of the LTAS, Liz and Allison discuss their meteoric rise to fame and the unavoidable staging of an LTAS coup d’état. Who doesn’t enjoy a hostile takeover? The long-time best friends and perfect new co-hosts discuss their favorite roles from their favorite A-List Movie Star...

On today's show, Steven tries something new, Brent gets lost & we both catch up on pop culture! Stuff discussed: David Liu's Scream VI anime short*, Waking Life (2001), Boyhood (2014), Rick Beato's interview with Butch Vig**, Gone Girl (2014), Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022), That Was Pretty Scary (podcast), The Sleeping Negro (2021), Actual People (2021 Mubi film), MMPR: Once & Always (upcoming N...

Today we continue the fantastic family film franch (that’s what we call franchises) Scream with SCREAM VI (33:09 non-spoiler, 44:04 SPOILERS)! We talk about the great new setting of New York (Montreal), the family dynamics of the series, and we give a pretty compelling elevator pitch for our version of Scream 7, hopefully coming to you soon! All that plus we discuss the Scream VI soundtrack hit “I...

Suit up and strap in because today we are CANCELLING THE APOCALYPSE as we review 2013’s PACIFIC RIM (SPOILERS - 36:27)! That’s right - we’ve got monsters, we’ve got mech suits, and we’ve got enough Kaiju bone powder in our noses to blow a hole through a crappy Sydney wall! We also discuss the amazing quality of every release from The Asylum and their Mockbuster lineup, the new poster and trailer f...

On today's show, we step back into the world of the time-loop-films-starring-Emily-Blunt to discuss 2014's EDGE OF TOMORROW / LIVE DIE REPEAT, as well as the manga ALL YOU NEED IS KILL, all of which were based on a Japanese novella that neither of us read (35:42)! We discuss the confusion surrounding the multiple titles for this story, the designs and naming of the aliens, differences in telling t...

Today we revisit the Rian Johnson time travel hit from 2012, LOOPER (28:38 SPOILERS)! We discuss Steven learning later in life which things from his youth are Christian, diner scenes and American breakfast options, and we make fun of dumb racists! We also discuss: Coca-Cola’s new limited flavor MOVE, Bullet Train (2022), and the book Close Encounters of the Third Kind: The Ultimate Visual History...

(*But we all know what the REAL Title is...) RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING! That bell means it's the return of a long-lost segment, POP(culture) QUIZ (45:26)! Join us for a 10-question quiz from the worlds of movies, television, comics, animation, and all of the tangents they inspire! Also discussed: Pepsi X Peeps (soda), Cirque du Soleil: Kooza, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (NO Spoilers), customer serv...

Today we debate what exactly semi- and bi-annually mean, we discuss UFOs and the appropriate pop culture response to them, and we remember pants from the 90s that turned into shorts via a convenient but flawed zipper solution! All that and more as we catch up on all the pop culture we’ve consumed: Bollywood/Tollywood film recommendations, Decision to Leave (2022 - South Korean film), The Night Hou...

Today we are joined by returning guest and friend of the show Rachel Bookout as we discuss 2022’s ‘GLASS ONION’ (39:21 - SPOILERS)! We discuss Benoit Blanc’s wonderful swimsuit fashion, the incredible ensemble cast, Rian Johnson’s mystery mastery, & so much more! Also discussed: Steven’s return to the movie theater, R.I.P. to Cindy Williams & Melinda Dillon, Wednesday/Sabrina the Teenage Witch com...

On today's show, a mystery is afoot as we're joined once again by AMANDA FISHER to discuss 2019's 'KNIVES OUT' (55:25 - SPOILERS)! We discuss Rian Johnson's approach to the 'whodunnit' mystery genre, the incredible ensemble cast, various clues sprinkled throughout the film, & so much more! Also discussed: Pineapple Express (2008), Overlord (2018), Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), Wake...

Today we still have the need… THE NEED… FOR SPEED! That’s right, we’re back with a sequel 36 years in the making as we discuss 2022’s TOP GUN: MAVERICK (43:23 - SPOILERS)! We discuss the never-aging Tom Cruise and Jennifer Connelly, give each other our very own call signs, and we might convert to Scientology?? We also talk about a Fanta Mystery Flavor beverage, Hot Shots! (1991), M3GAN (2023), and...

On today's show we have the need...THE NEED...FOR SPEED! Join us for an in-depth discussion of 1986's TOP GUN (56:56 - SPOILERS)! We talk about Tom Cruise's Xenu-fueled charisma, the surprising musicality of the film & masculine dudes getting in-touch with their feelings. We also talk about Ke Huy Quan's Golden Globes acceptance speech, The Tomorrow War (2021), Old (2021), Shin Ultaman (2023), Cas...

We’re finally back with a new episode to start 2023 off with a bang! Stuff discussed: Comfort media when you’re sick, One Punch Man (anime), The West Wing, Scream (franchise), Slay Bells - Bad Idea (comic), The Last Christmas (Image Comics), Klaus (2019 Netflix), Tokyo Godfathers (2003), Batman: Noel , Don’t Open Till Christmas (1984), The Predator (2018), The Nice Guys (2016), Batman/Spawn (2022...

On our final episode of 2022, we discuss a bunch of pop culture we've consumed recently, express our appreciation for our guests during the calendar year & introduce the world to our new friend Fowler! Stuff discussed: Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983), Scrooged (1988), The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992), the film 'Christmas Evil' as discussed by The Terror Table ft. Nicholas Humphries, It's a Wonder...

We finally get to our annual Asian Pop Culture event as we review 2000’s BATTLE ROYALE (48:32 - SPOILERS)! We also discuss: Lycoris Recoil, One Punch Man, Chainsaw Man, and Shin Godzilla! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast@gmail.com Follow LTAS on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LTASpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lta...

Today we miss every opportunity to segue to other topics as we catch up on more pop culture! Stuff discussed: Luck (AppleTV+) Spirited (AppleTV+) Do Revenge (Netflix) Someone Great (Netflix) Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (AppleTV+) Only Murders in the Building - Season 2 (Hulu) Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) The Bad Guys (2022) DC League of Super-Pets (2022 film) Clown (2016) Nathan For You Th...

On today's show, MITCH OLIVER ('The Druid's Hand' / The Terror Table podcast) joins us once again to discuss the knee-slapping comedic hit of 2019, JOKER (34:08 - SPOILERS)! We discuss Todd Phillips' vision for the movie, Joaquin Phoenix's portrayal of the character, whether it was necessary to tell the origin of the Joker, how WE ALL LIVE IN A SOCIETY, and more! Also discussed: 'The Druid's Hand'...

We cap off NovemBat with a bang as we are joined today by the dynamic duo of Allison Oberg and Liz Wilson to discuss 2022’s ‘THE BATMAN’ (11:17 - SPOILERS!) We try out our best Batman voices, discuss the variety of Batman styles and personalities throughout the movies and comics, and talk about how great butts look in tight clothes while fighting! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: http://tee.pub/lic...

On today's show, returning guest & Lego enthusiast, ROSS LICKTEIG (the 'NüDis Colony' podcast) joins us to discuss 2017's 'THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE' (43:27 - SPOILERS)! We discuss the incredibly-silly-yet-spot-on-approach to the Batman mythos, the massive voice cast, the way the Legos are rendered, the high number of Jokes Per Minute & more! We also discuss: Andor (Disney+), The Nanny (TV series), Bo...

NovemBat is bittersweet today as we mourn the passing of the Voice of Batman, Kevin Conroy, while celebrating his life and legacy with 1993’s fantastic animated film BATMAN: MASK OF THE PHANTASM (28:46 - SPOILERS)! We also discuss Super Yaki movie t-shirts, Blockbuster (Netflix), Glorious (Shudder), Spring (2015), Don't Worry Darling, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Harley Quinn (animated series),...