Playing Favorites

Playing Favorites strikes back with a look at our favorite sequels! We ask the hard questions like did anyone actually see Valerian and the City of a Thousand Worlds also, could a Waterworld/Mad Max crossover actually work? Justin maybe convinces Paul to rewatch a movie he hates, and Paul reminisces about the time he offended a classmate's grandfather. All this and more!

Move over, Luigi. Mario is finally getting the spotlight! After tackling our favorite NES game, we embark on a mildly educational journey to explore our favorite Mario game. Justin breaks the rules by introducing a rule, and Paul admits he plays a game for babies.

Break out your power glove and dust off your zapper, it’s time to talk favorite classic Nintendo game! We spend a lot of time trading tips for getting your NES games to work, asking the hard hitting questions like “Are you a blower or a tapper?” This mega-episode is not just rad—it’s totally rad.

Put down your pogs and your popples— it's time to relive our childhood toys! Justin introduces us to the derpiest, most adorable monster ever, while Paul opens up old wounds about "losing" his favorite action figure.  Also, we recount a game of freeze tag in our twenties that resulted in multiple casualties. 

In a world filled with teasers, first-looks, and sneak peeks, Paul and Justin take on their most ambitious challenge yet—favorite trailer! In our tenthennial episode, we ask if a trailer can be better than its actual film? Paul thinks the popcorn here is just delicious while Justin recounts awkward first friend-dates.

Whether they’re genetically engineered, irradiated, or have spent some time in the “ooze,” we love mutants! This week, we discover that just about everyone is a mutant. Paul adds an entry to the list of “Movies We Were Too Young To See,” and Justin confesses his love of labs.

This week’s episode brings us face to face with monsters. Whether scary or lovable, monsters come in all shapes and sizes. Paul continues to praise the USA Network, while Justin delves into our deepest fears. Join us for thrills, chills, and childhood tips for dealing with a monster in your closet!

Good news, boppers! Justin and Paul are discussing their favorite soundtracks this week. From television to movies, original scores to mixtapes, funk to bagpipes, we’ve got it all!

Holey Underwear! This week’s episode covers our favorite duos. From the dynamic to the unlikely, Justin and Paul explore how they are only pawns in the game of life. Plus ice cream!

In this week’s episode, Justin and Paul ask the tough questions. Is Marvel better than DC? Do people like Batman because he’s a jerk? Is Luigi the better Mario Brother? Does Leonardo truly lead? All this and cheat codes, rich childhood friends, and terrible birthday gifts. Just saiyan, this is one to tune into!

In our fourth episode, we’re coming out of our shells to talk American Martial Arts movies. Justin almost breaks the show by setting the bar for this episode unbelievably high, and Paul reveals a dark secret about his favorite pick.

In our third episode, Paul and Justin get serious about the end of the world (as serious as talking about Waterworld can get). Justin has an epiphany about The Legend of Zelda while Paul talks about getting in the proper mood for depressing media. Fun times for all!

In our second episode, surprise topics take center stage! Paul takes a couple measured pauses while Justin relives his glory days at the arcade. Ultros does what he does best: ruin your fun.

In this week’s episode, Justin and Paul discuss their favorite alien races/species. Along the way, Justin explores the difference between Kardashians and Cardassians while Paul admits he hates magic.