Asteroid G Podcasts

We're talking Halloween in this episode of (Not So) Live from Asteroid G. The Shape, Michael Myers, has been around for over 40 years, and his franchise keeps trucking, so we take a look back at all the films of the franchise, from the highs of Halloween to the lows of, well, Halloween.

We're talking MTV News in this episode of (Not So) Live from Asteroid G. In an inevitable decision you still have to lament, Paramount killed MTV News, the long running broadcast breaks that brought music, culture, and world news to the young audience watching. It's a sad day, and we pour one out for the now-defunct segments.

We're talking Horror Villains in this episode of (Not So) Live from Asteroid G. Armed with a list of "The Greatest Horror Villains" from IGN, we go through the list and discuss who is a villain, who isn't, and what makes a good horror villain.

We're talking Harry Potter, in this episode of (Not So) Live from Asteroid G. Warner Bros. has decided to reboot Harry Potter as a TV series, this despite a perfectly good film series still existing and being, yes, perfectly good. Souless cash grab? You decide.

We're talking The Marvels, as well as the larger MCU, in this episode of (Not So) Live from Asteroid G. The trailer for The Marvels came out recently and it's provided us with some more perspective on Phase Five of the franchise. Has Harmvel turned a corner, gotten on their feet, found the right track? Or is this just a blip? We find out.

We're talking the animated Super Mario Bros. movie in this episode of (Not So) Live from Asteroid G. We go over what the movie gets right, the bonus content it throws in, and how it handles being for children while maybe appealing to adults. Plus Bowser!

We're talking the original, live-action Super Mario Bros. in this episode of (Not So) Live from Asteroid G. From directors suffering from bloated ego, to way too much money being thrown at this ill-conceived story, and special effects that don't, in any way, reflect the game series this film was based on, this whole production was a train-wreck moving in slow-motion. So let's discuss!

We're talking Streaming Services in this episode of (Not So) Live from Asteroid G. There was a huge rush to get as many streaming services as possible out during COVID, but now that the pandemic has (at least) subsided, all the comanies are having spending shock. Can the industry survive in its current state?

We're talking Square Enix in this episode of (Not So) Live from Asteroid G. From selling all their American franchises, to betting big on NFTs, to banking too hard on live service gaming, to finally just running from the genre that made the company popular, it really feels like Square Enix has lost their way.

We're talking Last Action Hero in this episode of (Not So) Live from Asteroid G. This film came out in the mid-1990s and was met with much indifference from the viewing public. What went wrong? Well we dive in and list all the ways this film, well, sucked.

We're talking Hellboy in this episode of (Not So) Live from Asteroid G. With a new movie already in production, we ask ourselves if this demon spawn turned superhero really needs another film right now after that film just tanked in theaters only a couple of years ago.

We're talking the new DCU in this episode of (Not So) Live from Asteroid G. James Gunm and Peter Safran are in charge of DC's movies and they have a plan. Well, a timeline. An outline. Something that shows the movies and shows they'll make. But is it a good plan? That's debatable... so we debate it.

We're talking Fletch in this episode of (Not So) Live from Asteroid G. We look at the Chevy Chase film, how big of a dick Chase is. Then we briefly touch on the terrible sequel, and talk about how terrible Chevy Chase is. Finally, we look at Confess, Fletch, blessedly free of Chevy Chase.

We're talking the 300 in this episode of (Not So) Live from Asteroid G. We go from the 1962 original film that inspired Frank Miller's comic, and then follow Zack Snyder as he does Zack Snyder things on that comic. Oh, and there was an utterly forgettable sequel. Put on your red cloak and grease up pyour abs, it's time to battle!

It's time for our (somewhat) annual awards, the Gussies! This year we look at the good -- best actor, best film, best sequel -- as well as the worst of the worst -- worst movies, worst tech bros, worst franchise starter. Let's cheer for the good, and the bad, with the Gussies!

Join Josh and I as we screw up over and over trying to record a podcast. The final products may sound good, but man, do we burn through a lot of flubs and stutters in the process. Episode includes bonus content and extended takes.

We're talking the Super Mario Bros. movie in this episode of (Not So) Live from Asteroid G. We take a look at the trailer, marveling at all the great voice actors they got for the film... while lamenting the inclusion of Chris Pratt. So close, but so far away.

We're talking Thor in this episode of (Not So) Live from Asteroid G. Love and Thunder recently came out and was met with mixed opinions from critics. We are not among them as the crew here loved the fourth Thor movie. Find out why...

We're talking Star Wars in this episode of (Not So) Live from Asteroid G. We start by noting that Andor is really good, but then we turn to s discussion of the movies and show, touching upon what worked (Obi-Wan), what didn't (The Book of Boba Fett) and how Disney really needs to figure out their strategy moving forward.

We're talking side stories in this episode of (Not So) Live from Asteroid G. We start with a discussion of why the two garage bros from Ferris Bueller are getting their own spin-off. Then we look at what other side stories would be more interesting. Back to the Future but from the perspective of the Libians? Gozilla but he doesn't destroy Tokyo? The Thing vs. Jack Burton from Big Trouble in Little...

We're talking Middle-earth in this episode of (Not So) Live from Asteroid G. Amazon Phas their new Lord of the Rings show and... it's boring. So we discuss why Amazon adapted a story about a story we already know, and then we discuss how far the cinematic series has fallen since the glory days of Peter Jackson's first trilogy.

We're talking J.K. Rowling in this episode of (Not So) Live from Asteroid G. We start with the troubled author's comments on the trans community, and while we know she has donated to many causes in the past that does excuse her current behavior. We then talk about other TERFs, like Dave Chappelle, before really getting deep on the politics and sociology of the subject. But in a fun way!

We're talking She-Hulk in this episode of (Not So) Live from Asteroid G. We discuss the new series, plus look back at previous Hulks to see why they didn't work but this series does. That, plus is She-Hulk now the best Disney Princess? You decide.

We're talking Wednesday in this episode of (Not So) Live from Asteroid G. We look at the trailer for the new Netflix show. We try to find nice things to say about it before we rip it apart, comparing it to other Addams Family works, discussing how this show (at least from the trailer) seems to miss the mark.

We're talking Warner Discovery in this episode of (Not So) Live from Asteroid G. We discuss the cancelation of Batgirl, why for some reason, they haven't killed The Flash, and we come up with yet more ways to try and salvage the DCEU. All this, plus a lament for lost Cartoon Network shows, but also praise for The Wire.