Two Shot Tuesday

Freddy, Jason, or Michael Myers, who reigns supreme? Just in time for Halloween, Barry and Jason rank the greatest horror franchises and the movies that still scare them senseless. They get into A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 in glorious 4K, why The Silence of the Lambs is still too creepy to watch with the headphones on, the pure nightmare fuel of Longlegs and Weapons, the gloriously bad Leprechaun...

Tom Cruise just had the lowest-grossing opening weekend of his entire career with his bizarre new movie Digger, so naturally, Barry loved it. While critics and audiences stayed away, Barry is convinced it's a secretly brilliant, two-twist masterpiece (and so is Guillermo del Toro, apparently). Jason is pretty sure Barry just talked himself into it. Then the real debate: the two of them count d...

Two GenX guys go down concert memory lane, the legendary shows, the epic letdowns, and the bands that defined a generation. Jason relives seeing Guns N' Roses in 1992 at the absolute height of their fame, with Metallica as the opening act and Faith No More, right after the infamous Montreal riot. Barry recounts the underwhelming "karaoke" Sex Pistols reunion (surviving members, a fil...

Last week it was regrets. This week, the opposite: the purchases Barry and Jason treasure most and would never, ever sell. Barry shows off his ultra-rare Ghostbusters "ghost trap" trilogy set and his out-of-print Conan Chronicles. Jason makes the case for the Batman four-film collection that looks and sounds stunning even when the movie is near unwatchable, the Mad Max set built around t...

Ever bought a Blu-ray you instantly regretted? Barry and Jason come clean about their worst physical media purchases, the 4K discs, steelbooks, and Arrow releases they should have left on the shelf. Jason confesses to the Spawn Arrow release (a near-unwatchable movie with no disc swag), the Last of Us steelbook he'll never rewatch, and $750 worth of giant collectible Marvel comic reprints too...

Star Trek turns 60, and two lifelong Trekkies celebrate the only way they know how: ranking the series, defending their favorites, and arguing about where it all went wrong. Barry and Jason go deep on The Next Generation (their shared number one), Deep Space Nine and the Dominion War, and why Strange New Worlds lost the plot with the Muppet and musical episodes. Plus the deep cuts only real fans r...

Two improv guys talk comedy, the shows that shaped them, and the one terrifying night Jason tried stand-up. Barry and Jason break down what makes a perfect Seinfeld episode, the comics they've seen live (Tim Dillon, Shane Gillis, Jerry Seinfeld), and the foul-mouthed Dr. Phil act from Adam Ray that Barry's about to see in person. Then Jason tells the story of his one and only open mic in t...

Are carnival games actually rigged? Barry and Jason take apart the whole midway: the basketball hoop that's a hair too small, the balloons nobody can pop, and Barry's one secret for actually winning (hint: don't play the house). Along the way, Jason's genius trick for scoring free eclipse glasses, the endless hunt for the elusive "freaky food," why every ride feels one bo...

Jason has a fashion problem. Barry does not. When these two hung out last weekend, Barry showed up looking like the father of the bride while Jason looked, by his own admission, like he came to fix the dishwasher. Then a coworker told him, kindly, that she hates his shirt. Something broke. So Jason submits to a full fashion intervention. Barry's rules, Jason's baffling new plan to match his shirt...

West Coast or East Coast, which one actually wins? Jason makes his case for the West: Vancouver, the mountains, and those Pacific sunsets that drop right into the ocean. Barry rides recency bias straight to the East after a lobster-fueled trip to Halifax. Along the way: the laid-back coastal state of mind, the Rocky Mountaineer, the hotel that may have inspired The Shining, Jason's surprising...

We put every franchise we love on trial. Which ones deserve to die, which ones need saving, and which will we defend forever even when they don't deserve it? It starts with the new Masters of the Universe (Barry's one-word review: betrayal) and spirals out into Mission Impossible, Batman, Star Trek, Doctor Who, and the one Jason's secretly tired of that might surprise you. We even try...

Is it better to experience something in the best possible format, or the most possible comfort? That's the debate that kicks off episode one of Brainwaves. The Odyssey is being called a must-see IMAX event, with screenings sold out for months, and neither of us managed to see it that way. Barry fought for the format and settled for Ultra AVX. Jason went straight for the VIP recliner and never...

Your brain called. It wants better content. Meet Brainwaves. Two guys, one running debate, and about 20 minutes to settle it. Jason Reilly and Barry Nixon take pop culture, personal stories, and whatever argument they can't let go of, and hash it out every week. Expect hot takes, laughs, and the occasional deeply held opinion about something that absolutely does not matter. If you followed us...

After 300 episodes, it's time for one last round. Jason and Barry look back on six seasons of Two Shot Tuesday, sharing favorite memories, unforgettable guests, the evolution of the show, and the friendship that kept them coming back every week. Then, they raise one final glass before revealing what's next. It's the end of one chapter... ...and the beginning of another.

Growing old is inevitable. Growing up? That's optional. This week, we celebrate the passions that have stayed with us for decades. From comics and cult movies to the World Cup and the simple joy of discovering a great new gadget, it's a reminder that the things we loved as kids often become the hobbies that keep life fun as adults. Along the way, we dive into X-Men Elsewhen , revisit the f...

Growing old is inevitable. Growing up? That's optional. This week, we celebrate the passions that have stayed with us for decades. From comics and cult movies to the World Cup and the simple joy of discovering a great new gadget, it's a reminder that the things we loved as kids often become the hobbies that keep life fun as adults. Along the way, we dive into X-Men Elsewhen , revisit the f...

This week, Barry and Movie Guy Rob Pete head to the theater for Supergirl , one of the most talked-about superhero movies of the year. With expectations high and box office numbers falling short, the question is simple: did audiences get this one wrong? The guys discuss the film's biggest surprises, Jason Momoa's debut as Lobo, Krypto's scene-stealing moments, how closely the movie fol...

Barry takes us inside his very first FIFA World Cup match, and it's an experience he'll never forget. From joining thousands of German supporters marching through downtown Toronto to navigating the excitement, nerves, and unforgettable atmosphere inside the stadium, this episode captures what makes the World Cup unlike any other sporting event. Along the way, Jason asks the questions every...

Movie Guy Rob Peets returns for a packed episode featuring reviews of two very different films. First, we head into the unsettling world of Backrooms , the internet phenomenon transformed into a surprisingly effective horror movie by teenage creator Kane Parsons. Then we dive into Disclosure Day , Steven Spielberg's latest sci-fi outing involving alien secrets, government conspiracies, and a m...

Movie Guy Rob Peets returns for a packed episode featuring reviews of two very different films. First, we head into the unsettling world of Backrooms , the internet phenomenon transformed into a surprisingly effective horror movie by teenage creator Kane Parsons. Then we dive into Disclosure Day , Steven Spielberg's latest sci-fi outing involving alien secrets, government conspiracies, and a m...

Barry heads to Meridian Hall for an evening with Penn & Teller and comes away thoroughly entertained. We talk about the comedy, the audience participation, and the magic tricks that left us completely baffled. Along the way, we get into the psychology of aisle seats, navigating Toronto's packed Do West Festival, and the growing excitement surrounding the World Cup. From mind-reading and my...

The World Cup is almost here, and Barry is preparing for a front-row seat to the action as Toronto gets ready to welcome fans from around the globe. We talk about what it's like living in the middle of a host city, attending a World Cup match, the quirks of soccer's rules, and why this tournament captures the attention of billions of people every four years. From special access passes to G...

Barry and Movie Guy Rob Peets head to the theatre for The Mandalorian & Grogu and break down whether Star Wars’ return to the big screen was worth the wait. We get into the IMAX 3D experience, the action, Grogu’s role in the story, some surprising new characters, and whether this felt like a true movie… or just an extended version of the series. Plus a few hot takes along the way.

This episode covers a little bit of everything. We talk Star Trek trilogies hidden inside larger franchises, supporting our friend Laurie Carruthers at her sold-out Toronto theatre show, and the unique experience of sitting front row in a very intimate venue. From there, the conversation drifts into Star Wars, home gyms, pre-workout drinks, getting older, and trying to stay in shape without comple...

We start with Spotify’s all-time listening stats—how long we’ve really been on the platform, what we keep coming back to, and how the AI DJ actually holds up. Then it’s into 4K Corner, where Welcome to Derry delivers a full-on immersive experience, from visuals to sound. We also get into a risky 4K purchase debate ( Blue Thunder ), a couple of final shots, and the usual back-and-forth along the wa...