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MORTAL KOMBAT!  David and Romeo head to Outworld to discuss the 1995's Mortal Kombat and the sequel, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation.  During a time where film adaptations of video games were panned, David and Romeo look to find the good and bad from these two 90s classics from their youth.  Button mash that play button to listen now! Want to share your thoughts and comments? bingeessen...

Happy Chrismukkah!  Laura returns to Binge Essentials to talk about the teen soap that just kept on giving: The OC.  For four seasons, The OC conquered primetime television for their storylines, settings, characters, and music, thus leaving a lasting impact on the fans who watched it when it aired.  Now nearly twenty years since its premiere, Laura helps David and Romeo reflect on h...

Hello, Seattle (and the rest of the world.  Tyler returns to discuss one of the most popular and successful shows during its run, Frasier.  After spinning off from Cheers, Frasier went on to have eleven seasons, where we spent a more intimate time with its titular character and his family.  Stemming from our discussion from Cheers, there was no one David and Romeo wanted more to rev...

Happy Halloween!  Jamie Yingst is back to discuss The X-Files.  Spanning eleven seasons and two films, The X-Files gained notoriety for being one of the spookiest shows around and having some iconic episodes.  Whether it was their alien mythology arc or their monster-of-the-week episodes, the show had something for anybody that was searching for the truth.  Which stories do we...

Happy Halloween season!  David and Romeo drop by to give you three recommendations each to enjoy the spookiest time of the year.  From witches to werewolves and slashers to found footage, these are films you don't want to miss.   Let us know some of your picks! bingeessentials@gmail.com Click here to visit our Facebook Instagram: @bingeessentials David Rocha | Instagram: @davidrocha...

With The Rings of Power captivating audiences, there is no better time than now to revisit Middle-earth.  David and Romeo cannot simply discuss Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy without the help of Jamie Yingst and newcomer Lily.  Together, a fellowship was formed in this episode with admiration for the characters, sets, lore, etc.  Listen now to the one podcast to rule...

From as north as the Cave of the Three-Eyed Raven and as south as Dorne, crossing over to Essos to visit Qarth, the greatest city that ever was and ever will be...it's time for Game of Thrones.  Greg Jacquay brings his vast knowledge of the show and books to David and Romeo discussing their favorite characters, moments, and how they feel about the show now that we are three years removed from...

Romeo is sliding over to the guest chair for Battlestar Galatica!  With a 2003 miniseries that led into a television series that lasted for five seasons, Battlestar Galactica garnered large recognition from fans, critics, and scholars.  We should've done the show sooner, but we didn't have the guts. so get your fraking butt to the CIC! Want to share your thoughts and comments? bingeessen...

David asked Romeo to head down to Arlen, Texas to discuss King of the Hill!  Created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, King of the Hill thrived for 13 seasons, connecting audiences with Hank, Peggy, Bobby Hill and the rest of the Rainey St. neighborhood.  Join us in the alley now for an ice cold Alamo beer.  We're drinking to America, propane, and one of the best animated comedies of...

May the forth be with you?  More like Revenge of the Fifth!  Annie joins David and Romeo to reflect on the Star Wars prequel films!  Though met with some valid criticism upon their initial releases, they have been seeing reappraisal in the recent years.  Is the hate for Jar Jar Binks justified?  Do we like sand?  Join us on the sands of Tatooine to find out. Want to s...

Rena returns this week and welcomes David and Romeo the the Wizarding World of the Harry Potter films!  The trio navigate through all eight films pointing out their favorite moments, questionable decisions, and where they stand with the films now upon retrospect and recent controversies.  Catch the next train to Hogwarts and listen now to our thoughtful and funny discussion! Have a thought or ques...

With The Batman opening in theaters this weekend, David and Romeo decided to revisit the classic Batman: The Animated Series.  Groundbreaking for children's television, Batman: The Animated Series has left an impact not only in the lives of children from the 1990s, but in live-action and animated programming for the next 30 years (and counting).  Meet us on the rooftop at Gotham PD. &nbs...

Happy Holidays! David and Romeo are back just in time for Christmas. They are joined by Kaitlyn to discuss The Santa Clause trilogy. With one standard Christmas comedy and two sequels that take some interesting turns, The Santa Clause trilogy requires a suspension of disbelief that is difficult to turn on as adults. Listen now as we ask several existential questions and be ready for surprises...

In this Binge Essentials short, David, Romeo and Rena share some of their favorite movies and specials to watch during the holiday season.  Listen now to learn our favorites and to hear what's next week's episode! Want to share your holiday favorite? bingeessentials@gmail.com Click here to visit our Facebook Instagram: @bingeessentials David Rocha | Instagram: @davidrochabinge | Twitter: @dav...

Laura is back to cap off our spooky season of Halloween-inspired episodes with Chilling Adventures of Sabrina!  This show was not your mother's Sabrina from the old Archie comics or the popular series from the 1990's.  Sabrina provided something much different to the YA horror genre and striven for pro-feminist themes along the way.  We explore how much of the show's ambitions works...

Before Dyan O'Brien was The Maze Runner and before Tyler Hoechlin was Superman, they were arguably the best parts of MTV's Teen Wolf.  The MTV series loosely based on the 1985 series lasted 100 episodes and Romeo couldn't wait to talk about the characters, lore and so much more.  And yes, we did hear about the movie announcement.  That is addressed in our final thoughts, along with...

Jamie Yingst returns to talk about the show where being a grim reaper isn't what it's cracked up to be: Dead Like Me.  With two seasons and a movie, Jamie guides David and Romeo through the characters and worldbuilding that made this show cancelled before being fully realized.  Find a good squatting place and listen now! Have a thought or question? bingeessentials@gmail.com Click here to...

Not every Stephen King adaptation is a banger, but Kelly Ruelas is here this week to tell you The Outsider is just that.  David and Romeo welcomed Kelly back with open arms to talk about the HBO miniseries that has a lot more value than anyone could've thought.  We explore faith, folklore, and so much more.  Check your closet and under the bed to make sure you're clear from the Boog...

Chris Dunne from Forcing Spike - A Wannabe Magic the Gathering Podcast returns for The Haunting of Hill House.  The Mike Flanagan-led miniseries has developed into a ghost story modern classic with its great ensemble, jaw-dropping twists, nightmare-inducing jump scares, memorable one-shots and musical score.  Join David, Romeo and Chris for a tea party in the red room.  Your friend...

Laura is back to talk about one of the most beloved and iconic television series this century: Supernatural! Turning into the longest-running fantasy series with 15 seasons, Laura took on the task to cover as many great - and not so great - moments the series had to offer.  Who is Laura's favorite Winchester?  How do the three feel about the series finale?  Is David going to start a...

David and Romeo return with a slate of spooky and Halloween-inspired episodes!  They kick things off this week with Over the Garden Wall.  Kaitlyn returns to the show, discussing why Over the Garden Wall is essential viewing for families and friends.  From the beautiful Fall aesthetic to catchy tunes, and a skeleton cult to a beast feeding on the souls of children, David, Romeo and Kaitlyn couldn'...

David slides over to the guest seat this week to wrap up our summer slate of episodes with Catastrophe.  Led by the charismatic Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan, Catastrophe quickly became one of David's favorite comedies.  Along with making us laugh, David shows how deep the characters and themes really are, claiming the show to be one of the better depictions of marriage on television. &n...

Rena returns to discuss the the web series that rose above other web series - and popularized the medium - The Guild!  With six brief seasons following the misadventures of the Knights of Good, we discuss why the show is still important to geek and internet culture.  Is Felicia Day internet royalty?  Is Nathan Fillion a nice guy? Do we want more content from The Guild?  Put on...

David and Romeo use this week to remember director and producer legend, Richard Donner.  From his early television beginnings to directing many different genres in film, Richard Donner left behind some of the most beloved films and trends of the last 50 years.  Spare 15 minutes with Binge Essentials as we reflect and recommend some of Donner's work for your enjoyment. Have a thought or q...

With her first appearance on Binge Essentials, Rena asks David and Romeo to cross the Canadian border to visit Schitt's Creek.  After gathering a cult following and then exploding in popularity in the US, Schitt's Creek has established itself as one of the comfiest comedies of the century.  We explore its appeal and its lasting power.  Pop open a bottle of fruit wine and listen now!...