Just-Us Losers

In this episode, Preston and Matt take a look at the motivations behind some well-written villains. What could compel someone to turn to the dark side? Don't forget to subscribe and follow us! SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/koalatee-entertainment iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/just-us-losers/id1241054006?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vICUJjEJL5NDV66fJ9gjg?si=eH...

July 11, 2021 - In this short but sweet Just Us episode, Matt and Preston appreciate Jean Sibelius, the New 52 Detective Comics, and the Night Manager. They also make their predictions for the end of Loki, and take a look at the latest Spiderman, Witcher, and What If trailers. LOKI SPOILERS FROM 24:15 - 27:00 Don't forget to subscribe and follow us! SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/koalatee...

Just-Us Losers Reviews are back! Here is what Preston and Matt have to say about Marvel's leading super spy, Black Widow. The first half will be spoiler-free, so you can listen in and decide whether you want to watch it for yourself. The second half will dig a little deeper into the specific good and the bad points of the movie. SPOILERS START AT 36:42 Don't forget to subscribe and follo...

It's time for a Ketchup (catch up) week! Matt and Preston have been away for awhile, and since they didn't get to news last week they are taking this opportunity to bring you up to date on the latest movie and TV news. What are you most excited for in the coming months? Don't forget to subscribe and follow us! SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/koalatee-entertainment iTunes: https:/...

June 27, 2021 - In this Just Us episode, we didn't have time to get to news because of Preston's enlightening rant about Ann Nocenti and Catwoman. He and Matt also shared their experiences with The Oxbow Incident, Rick and Morty, Honorable Schoolboy, The Night Manager, and In the Heights. Tune in next week for their neglected news portion. Don't forget to subscribe and follow us! So...

June 20, 2021 - Grab a drink and pull up a camp chair. Preston and Matt are on a mountain in Montana this week, so they have invited some friends to join them for a campfire-style chat. Listen in as they discuss the first episode of Loki (spoilers, obviously), and share their recommendations for books, games, and shows that they have recently enjoyed. Loki Spoilers end at 20:00 Special Guests: Han...

All heroes do what they do for a reason, and in this episode Preston and Matt are digging into those motivations. What do you think is the most compelling motivation for a hero? Don't forget to subscribe and follow us! SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/koalatee-entertainment iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/just-us-losers/id1241054006?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0v...

June 6, 2021 - After taking a week off for the launch of Preston's company, REM Productions, Matt and Preston are catching up about The Night Of, Mare of Easttown, Assassin's Creed, Bo Burnham's "Inside", Coldplay and Twenty-One Pilots. They also take a look at some recent releases and trailers, including The Eternals, Last Night in Soho, and No Time to Die. Don't for...

A lot has happened in the entertainment industry this year, and the Just-Us Losers are here to keep you informed. In this episode, Matt and Preston are digging into the details of the industry and sharing what we know so far about everything from Phase 4 of the MCU to Mission Impossible. Don't forget to subscribe and follow us! SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/koalatee-entertainment iTunes:...

May 5, 2021 - In this Just Us episode, Matt and Preston share their thoughts about Defending Jacob, Tenet, the Mortal Kombat movie, and Invincible. They also discuss the new trailers for Venom: Let There Be Carnage, and Stranger Things: Season 4. What releases are you excited for in the coming year? Don't forget to subscribe and follow us! SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/koalatee-entertain...

What would have happened if the Nazis won World War II? That is not the questions we are answering today, but Matt and Preston are going to try and explain why so many other people have written about that alternate history. What do you think? Why is it always Nazis? Big philosophical tangent warning from 50:25 - 53:50 Don't forget to subscribe and follow us! SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com...

May 2, 2021 - This week, we take a look at Man in the High Castle from Matt's point of view, rave about Falcon and the Winter Soldier, take a look at some new movie trailers, and share their feelings about the Oscars. Tell us whether you agree or disagree with their opinions! SPOILERS FOR MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE 1:50 - 13:10 SPOILERS FOR FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER 28:24 - 45:53 Don't f...

What has happened happens. In this episode, Preston and Matt take a look at the different ways time travel is handled in media. Do you know what they are going to say? Will this have already been your favorite episode yet? Have verb tenses lost all their meaning? Let's find out. Don't forget to subscribe and follow us! SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/koalatee-entertainment iTunes: htt...

April 18, 2021 - In this week's Just Us episode, Preston and Matt discuss Kong, Godzilla, and the combination of the two. They also rant about Man in the High Castle, Fast and Furious, etc. Let us know your thoughts! Don't forget to subscribe and follow us! SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/koalatee-entertainment iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/just-us-losers/id1241054006?mt...

In their first topic-only episode, Matt and Preston are discussing actors who have stepped behind the camera to try their hand at directing. Don't forget to subscribe and follow us! SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/koalatee-entertainment iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/just-us-losers/id1241054006?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vICUJjEJL5NDV66fJ9gjg?si=eHuOPj52QBWSY...

April 4, 2021 - Welcome to this first episode of our new format experiment! In an effort to provide better, more in-depth discussion of their episode topics, Preston and Matt are giving the What-You-Been-Up-To and News segments their own bi-weekly episodes. Listen in to hear Matt and Preston's latest media recommendations as well as the pertinent movie news. Don't forget to subscribe and...

Welcome to Season 4! We kick off this new JUL season with a discussion about actors who came from outside the industry. Do you think you have what it takes? Justice League Snyder Cut discussion from 13:25-29:37 Topic starts at 45:34 Don't forget to subscribe and follow us! SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/koalatee-entertainment iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/just-us-losers/id12...

With the conclusion of Wandavision, we have now entered Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this episode, Preston and Matt discuss their theories about the future of the MCU and offer some unqualified opinions about what Disney should do next. Light Wandavision spoilers from 1:22:30 to 1:24:10 Topic starts at 20:42 Don't forget to subscribe and follow us! SoundCloud: https://soundclo...

Superheroes are fun, but it's the supervillain that makes or breaks the story. In this episode, Preston and Matt conclude their four-part hero series by discussing the different types of villains and what makes each compelling. Topic starts at 28:37 Don't forget to subscribe and follow us! SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/koalatee-entertainment iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podca...

Welcome to the third episode in this four-part series about the evolution of modern heroes. In this episode, Matt and Preston take a look at some modern reinterpretations of ancient heroes and discuss their part in the movie industry. Topic starts at 36:25 Don't forget to subscribe and follow us! SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/koalatee-entertainment iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/pod...

The idea of superheroes is commonplace in today's culture, but where did our super-human defenders come from? In this episode, Preston and Matt take a look at some of the predecessors of modern heroes, from Dracula to Zorro, and discuss their evolution into their modern forms. Topic starts at 37:36 Don't forget to subscribe and follow us! SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/koalatee-enter...

Have you ever wondered where our heroes come from? In this episode, Matt and Preston are taking a look at the origins of myth and heroes and exploring the reasons why we keep coming back to them. Topic starts at 28:59 Don't forget to subscribe and follow us! SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/koalatee-entertainment iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/just-us-losers/id1241054006?mt=2 S...

It's Super Bowl Sunday! As such, Preston and Matt are taking a look at football movies and what makes them unique. Be sure to have plenty of pizza, wings, and nachos for this one. WANDAVISION SPOILERS 20:34-29:20 Topic starts at 37:25 Don't forget to subscribe and follow us! SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/koalatee-entertainment iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/just-us-lose...

News flash! Here are all the pop culture news updates that you may have missed. This is the first of the Just-Us Losers quarterly updates, where Matt and Preston discuss all of the upcoming movies, TV shows, etc. News starts at 13:43 Don't forget to subscribe and follow us! SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/koalatee-entertainment iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/just-us-losers/id1...

What does it mean to be the Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T)? In this episode, Matt and Preston attempt to answer that question by examining a wide variety of Greats from history. Topic starts at 21:44 Don't forget to subscribe and follow us! SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/koalatee-entertainment iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/just-us-losers/id1241054006?mt=2 Spotify: https://op...