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This week, Bailey, Amber, Adam, and twihard Sammie are back in Forks, covering the Lycanthrope-filled New Moon. Join Amber as she howls beneath the lunar glow of Bella’s budding new relationship with Jacob. Bailey, forever the faithful companion, stands guard over Charlie, fangs at the ready for any who dare to trespass on Mr. Swan’s well-kept yard. Meanwhile, Adam snarls with distain as he’s forc...

This week, Amber, Bailey, and Ad whisk themselves back to 1984’s The Terminator, James Cameron’s (sort of) debut feature. Grab your Tech Noir dancing shoes and get ready for an hour of production details, script doctoring, and things that don’t make sense. Join Ad as he attempts to answer the age-old question: did the 80s really position payphones at the center of their nightclub dance floors? Bai...

This week, Amber, Bailey, & Ad grasp their Invictus swords and embark across the blood-soaked realm of Valisthea - home of Final Fantasy XVI. Upon their expedition, Bailey brings along a Goatz-sided satchel brimming with easter eggs and production tidbits to preoccupy the party. Ad, meanwhile, shares fables around the campfire of duck-like deities powerful enough to send even the mightiest of...

This week, Bailey, Amber and Ad head to the crime-ridden streets of Oak Wood city, as they cover Sega's beat-em-up smash, Streets of Rage 4. Amber gets her knuckles bloodied in the franchise's history. Bailey fly-kicks the wall in anticipation over the potential of the upcoming 5th instalment. Ad, meanwhile, ain't afraid to punch upward, giving an honest and frank review through the ey...

This week, Amber, Ad and Bailey dive into Fede Alvarez’s 2024 Xenomorph sequel, Alien: Romulus. Amber breaks down the plot, somehow drawing unexpected comparisons to British sitcom The Inbetweeners. Bailey, meanwhile, ponders what it would be like to utilize face huggers on a bunch of unsuspecting zoo animals. As for Ad, he’s bringing out the big guns in this one, flexing his hidden movie knowledg...

In this week’s episode, Bailey, Ad and Amber take a breather from the usual silver screen and joystick critiques to answer some burning questions put forth by their beautiful listeners. Bailey deliberates on the proper way to enjoy a Jaffa Cake and ponders the age-old question: Is a hot dog a sandwich? Adam expresses his yearning to escape the unending drama that seems to follow him about the dail...

Join Bailey, Ad, and Amber as they discuss the latest MCU blockbuster, Deadpool & Wolverine, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. Find out how the film integrates the Merc with a Mouth and the Clawed Canadian into the Marvel universe, as well as all the surprises and cameos awaiting eager fans. Bailey brings the inside scoop with tantalizing behind-the-scenes trivia, all while giving his b...

Join Amber, Ad, Bailey, and special guest Twihard Sammie as they sink their teeth into the enigmatic world of the 2008 film adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s  Twilight . In this episode, our hosts explore the shadowy corners of Forks High School and beyond. Ad scratches his head over the peculiarities of vampire cuisine, pondering the age-old question: “Why would a vampire pack eggs for lunch?” Mean...

Ready or not, here comes an episode more thrilling than a game of hide-and-seek clap! In this hilariously haunting session, the trio peek behind the scenes of James Wan’s 2013 horror hit, “The Conjuring.” Ad throws down the gauntlet with some controversial allegations against the real-life Warrens. Bailey, meanwhile, contemplates a parallel universe in which “The Conjuring” is a a nail-biting TV s...

This week, Amber, Bailey, and Ad dive into the soundless metropolis of ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ . This episode is anything but quiet as Bailey recounts the uproarious scene in which a car takes a tour of the Manhattan skyline. Ad, meanwhile, outs Bailey's wife as a black belt in jump-scare kung fu. As for Amber, she’s as smitten as a kitten over Joseph Quinn’s relatable depiction of apocalypti...

Bailey, Ad, and Amber dive into the supernatural shenanigans of “The Devil’s Chord,” the second episode in Ncuti Gatwa's debut series of "Doctor Who." Ad reveals his sneaky strategy to lure Maestro into a microwave oven, while Bailey laments of a world in which JoJo Siwa's tunes are all but a distant night terror. Amidst the chaos, Amber stands accused of an antihistamine ambush...

This week, Bailey, Ad and Amber tiptoe through the shadowy corridors of Fede Alvarez’s 2016 thriller, “Don’t Breathe." In this episode, Ad unveils his newfound expertise in fertility treatment, shedding light on the film’s more troublesome moments. Meanwhile, Bailey can barely contain his excitement over the film’s overly joyous canine; proving that every dog has its day, even in a horror fli...

In this gripping episode, Bailey, Ad, and Amber delve into the eerie depths of Ridley Scott’s 1979 masterpiece, ‘Alien.’ Amber unveils her fascination with the iconic xenomorph design, a testament to the genius of H.R. Giger’s otherworldly creation. Bailey takes us on a spine-chilling journey through nature’s most formidable creatures, drawing eerie parallels to the film’s antagonist. Meanwhile, A...

Join Bailey, Ad, and Amber as they summon the nostalgia and explore the reimagined world of Final Fantasy VII Remake. In this episode, they dissect the epic soundtrack that breathes new life into the streets of Midgar, debate the daring deviations from the beloved original storyline, and share personal anecdotes that will make you laugh and reminisce. Amber confesses her crush on the unsung hero B...

Join Bailey, Ad, and Amber as they delve into the whimsical universe of Doctor Who in their debut podcast episode. In this discussion, the trio share their thoughts on the episode “Space Babies”. From dissecting production intricacies to attempting to initiate Ad into the wonderfully eccentric world of the Doctor, this stroll through time and space promises to both entertain and intrigue.