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In the final part of our Will Vinton series, we talk about the Post-Raisins era (Heh), how it effected their finances, and how Will Vinton Studios prepared for the coming of CGI.  Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in addition to this podcast, including having is own sticker store. Please check it out...

Will Vinton made his mark as one of the biggest creative forces of tehe 80s and 90s, so why is his name only 'kinda' familiar at best? Well in this two part series, we will go over who Will is and why he deserves everyone's respect for how he shaped modern television entertainment. Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/...

Todays topic takes us to 1905 and the time Russia decided to send the least qualified people possible with 'Self Sinking' ships on a very important mission to the other side of the globe.  Hilarity ensues. Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in addition to this podcast, including having is ow...

How does a tiny rock off the shore of New York lead to the formation of the Japanese Internment Camps in World War 2? Tune in and find out as we talk about one of the lesser known, yet very interesting, moments in American history, The Black Tom Island Incident. Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in a...

What do you do when you have a surplus of train engines that no one wants? Why, you smash them together for fun and profit! But mostly for profit. How did this all work out? Well you're going to have to listen to find out! Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in addition to this podcast, including...

Today we have racings greatest tragedy, the legendary 1955 Le Mans wreck. Join us as I describe the grisly nature of this accident as Nathan practically has a joygasm over the carnage. What kind of monster is Nate? Well you best tune in to find out! Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in addition to th...

What if the battle between light and darkness hinged on the whims of a goth-dress and a failed unicorn rescue? Join us on a whimsical exploration of the fantasy film "Legend" as we unravel its peculiar plot, starting with the outrageous antics of the villain, Darkness, and his anime-esque sidekick, Blix. Marvel at the childlike innocence of Princess Lily and Jack the Green, who, despite...

Join us for an in-depth exploration of the iconic 1985 fantasy film, Legend . From its inception as a passion project to its groundbreaking visual effects, we'll delve into the behind-the-scenes magic that brought this mythical world to life. In each episode, we'll interview key figures involved in the film's creation, including: Ridley Scott: The visionary director who brought Lege...

Imagine shelling out $1,500 for a two-night stay, only to be greeted by a room more cramped than a Motel 6 and a string of unresolved frustrations. Nate's experience at the Star Wars Hotel was far from the galactic adventure promised. From tiny bunks and an uncomfortable Murphy bed to a glaring LED space window and a disappointing low-end AI butler, the accommodations left much to be desired....

Imagine a world where you can live out your Star Wars fantasies in a luxury hotel. But what if the reality doesn't quite match up to the grand promises? On this episode, we explore the hypothetical journey of Nathan Townsend and his family as they experience Disney's Star Wars Luxury Hotel, inspired by Jenny Nicholson's detailed account. We tackle everything from the origins of the...

This episode we go over some news stories from the last couple months. NFL lawsuits, Eels up asses, and Hugh Jackman looking Jacked, Man. All this and more on this episode of Oft Off Topic Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in addition to this podcast, including having is own sticker store. Please che...

Korean garbage wars begin, oldest anime found, legendary director dies and much more on this episode where we discuss the news for the month of May. Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in addition to this podcast, including having is own sticker store. Please check it out and purchase anything that str...

In this episode we talk about the Richman Brothers suit company, one of the pioneers of suit sales in the early 1900s.  then after that we tgo way off topic and talk about some nerd stuff with spoilers. X-Men 97, Batman, Superman, Star Wars, and Star Trek all discussed. Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does...

In part two of our O.J. episode we get to talking about the famous murder trial, what happened with O.J. after that and talk about his final days alive. We also discuss where we think the trial belongs in the pantheon of "Trials of the 20th Century" Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in addi...

Part one of our episode on OJ Simpson. In our first episode we talk about OJs early years as a troubled kid with rickets to star of the football field and movie screen.  Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in addition to this podcast, including having is own sticker store. Please check it out and purch...

For this episode we decided to try something different, current affairs! Today I bring Nate some interesting stories in the month of April from around the world and we discuss and give our viewpoints about them.  Subjects include the TikTok ban, Russia hunting Koni, and robots being abused in the woods. Nate has moderate brain damage, so his main contribution is a news story from July 2022. He may...

Embark on a journey through the peculiar universe of "9, the Last Resort," where our series finale titters at the oddball humor while scrutinizing the game’s polarizing critiques. The iconic voice actors, including Jim Cummings and Tress MacNeille, breathe life into the game's bizarre cast, and we can't help but revel in the mischievous nuances that once aimed to set PC games a...

Step into the whimsical time machine of our latest episode where the pixelated past of '90s gaming gets a fresh coat of audio paint. From the star-studded, Poe-inspired adventure "Nine: The Last Resort," with its unique Tribeca Productions twist, to the maze of unlocking Indiana Jones' in-game secrets, the nostalgia is as thick as an arcade carpet. We promise a treasure trove o...

I bought Dragons Dogma 2 on PS5, despite the masive amounts of online hate for it. Is it worth buyin? YES! But with some hesitations. Not everyone will like it.  So today we go over Dragons Dogma 2, what's good with it and what's a lie. We also talk about 80s movies being kind of creepy, X-Men 97, and why we are not fans of Mr. Ed Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTu...

Today we discuss the life of one of Mangas most beloved creators, Akira Toriyama.  In this first episode we talk about his motivation to make money using his love of manga and his early struggles doing so. Then we get to talk about his success that launched him into superstardom. All this and tons more on this episode of Oft Off Topic Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube cha...

In the conclusion we discuss more about the Dragon Ball years and continue into what he did afterwards. Then we also discuss the Paradise Papers that show Toriyama may have been up to no good at some things. All this and more on the Toriyama conclusion of Oft Off Topic Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does a...

Nathan continues his hosting duties for part 2 of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe! Embark on a time-traveling adventure as we look on in horror at the 90s "New Adventures" iteration that may have had its heart in the right place, but missed the mark by a wide margin. Then, we'll leap ahead to dissect the bold narrative choices of "Masters of the Universe: Revelation&quot...

Nathan takes a turn leading this episode of Oft Off Topic with a nostalgic journey to Eternia. Brace yourselves for the first part of the epic story of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe! Learn where his iconic name came from and how the audience missed the point. It's a trip down memory lane, packed with the lore and legacy of an action figure line that grew into a cultural phenomenon. W...

The second half on Pete Carroll. In this episode we pick up with his time with the 49ers before he moves on to bigger and better things. Then we follow him though USC to Seattle and finally theorize on what the future holds for Pete. Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in addition to this podcast, incl...

This episode we talk about legendary football coach Pete Carrol. We're going to talk about Petes early years and how he developed his sports philosophy by traveling from college to college. In this first episode we're going from birth until his sting with the San Fran 49ers in the 90s. Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/...