Plumbing the Death Star

In which our heroes play the music, light the lights, and meet the muppets on the muppet show tonight as they discuss whether or not Muppets are second-class citizens. We talk about the world of entertainment, ask some hard hitting questions about relationships and put the Muppets on the “Rights Spectrum”. Jackson calls Sesame Street a slum, Zammit doesn't remember what Gonzo does and Duscher just...

In which our heroes hop into the mystery machine, hoe down on some Scooby Snacks, and explore an abandoned theme park as they discuss how the Mystery Inc. gang keep themselves afloat financially. We talk about how Daphne is one of the social elite, get chills when we think about Fred’s beautiful baby blue eyes and sociopathic tendencies, and question if you’re ghost until proven human is the polic...

In which our heroes delve into the world of Goombas, Princess Peaches and Koopa Troopers as we wonder what happened to the Mushroom Kingdom? We look at the concerning lack of humans left in the Mushroom Kingdom, work out if Mario is a knight or just a plumber and send Thor down to the Mario Universe. Jackson wants to know where the DK Jungle fits in, Zammit has some great Mario impressions and Dus...

In which our heroes exit the cinema, get home at four am, and then wake up the next day to blearily record as they ask what did we think of Captain America: Civil War. We figure out if we got anything right, won't stop calling Black Panther Wakanda, and discuss the difference between a quip and a gag. Zammit feels like the whole film was just an epilogue to Age of Ultron, Tessa’s here cos she want...

In which our heroes meet up with their old mate, have some ideological differences, and then get into the worlds biggest punch on as we discuss civil war. We list the many different hulks, struggle to remember the infinity gems, and give thanks shit for sitting on his ass for thirteen movies. Zammit is so unimaginably tired, Duscher talks good blokes and bad blokes, and Jackson just can't remember...

In which our heroes go under the sea, down where it’s wetter, where no body beat us, fry us or eat us and wonder what Aquaman would think of Global Warming. We fry some fish and make him watch, pump gas into the atmosphere to speed everything up and go whaling for research. Jackson's ancestors clearly don't understand how fire works, Zammit gets super scientific by consulting wikipedia and Duscher...

In which our heroes make a list, check it twice, then put everyone in the negative zone if they keep superhero-ing while asking how would you deal with the Superhuman Registration Act? It's a controversial time as we decide to just punish Bruce Banner, make vigilanteism double illegal and just can't stop Captain America from Nomad-ing. Zammit is still pro-registration, Jackson is still pro-mutant...

In which our heroes attempt to cope with the fallout of a superhero fuelled tragedy, decide registering superheroes is the way to go but then go and accidentally clone Thor as they decide whose side they're on in the Civil War (comics). They discuss the benefits of a superhero pension plan, the many cosmic welches of Dr. Strange, and shoot Captain America with a time gun. Jackson would happily for...

In which our heroes find a perfect partner, really connect on an emotional level, ruin it all by forgetting to put a ring on it while asking how does dating work in Beyoncé's Single Ladies. Join us as we discover the completely untouched fictional universe of pop music, misunderstand the implications of lyrics and just plow through all common sense to arrive at a surprisingly well thought out theo...

In which our heroes get inside your head, haphazardly press a few buttons and try to work out where Apathy went to while wondering what would be the consequences of Inside Out? We look at the complexity of the control panel, try and figure out how anti-depressants might work work and slam the puberty button to see what happens. Jackson is concerned about the effects of clumsiness, Zammit gets pass...

In which our heroes brood with Batman, soar with Superman, and wonder with Wonder Woman as they discuss what they thought of Batman v Superman. We puzzle at the mysterious presence of mosquito men, try to figure out what everyones plan was, and feel sorry for Ma Kent. Adam and Zammit have a love affair with Batfleck, Jackson bemoans the big steamy shit they took on Wonder Woman, and Duscher just w...

In which our heroes crash land on planet earth, lose their parents to a mugger, and then decide to punch on as they speculate what’s gonna happen in Batman v Superman. We talk about every other superhero film instead, delve into the injustice fan theory that makes Man of Steel better and start our very own Civil War. Duscher defends Spider-Man 3, Zammit really wants a courtroom drama, George puts...

In which our heroes climb onstage, shield their eyes against the lights, take a sip of their water and ask why haven't we done a versus episode live? We decide whether or not it's fair to play soccer against a cripple, learn about chess-boxing, and settle the coke-pepsi debate once and for all. Zoe takes issue with Batman calling himself Batman, Zammit wonders who a planet is trying to impress, Ja...

In which our heroes look at statistics, analyse the figures and tally up the deaths as they ask are mutants really a problem? Join us as we really get to the bottom of the X-Men v Brotherhood fights, argue about the logistics of car insurance and ponder the fate of Mutant Town. Jackson tries to justify his horrific opinions, Zammit is worried about the health of the Blob and Duscher just wants to...

In which our heroes visit Westeros, take a leisurely walk upon yonder cliff and start plotting and scheming as we try to survive the Game of Thrones. We look at which bad choices get you killed (all of them), do our best to avoid incest and come to accept the inevitable betrayal of everyone we know. Jackson plays the long game, Zammit tries his best but he does not succeed and Duscher just does wh...

In which our heroes can’t ignore the elephant in the room, realise something has to be done so organise a 5-point plan on what to do with the mutant problem. We look at problems concerning the Phoenix Force, branch out to all powered citizens and work out our concerns of making several deals with several devils. Jackson has some radical opinions and ideas, Zammit wants a less monstrous approach an...

In which our heroes warn the villagers, lock themselves away and hide from the full moon as they wonder if being a werewolf is really that much of a hassle? We discuss the Ninja Turtles choice of attire, the problem of eugenics in a fantasy world, and what things are metaphors for other things. Jackson assumes he's the mayor, Zammit thinks its more of a blessing than a curse, and Michael just want...

In which our heroes get our match-making skills out, take turns on the Love Tester and write up a pros and cons list to determine which of the 80s horror villain would make the best boyfriend. We look at how these potential boyfriends would handle kids, who would be a good listener and the problems of entering into a relationship with a doll who has the soul of a serial killer, his doll wife and t...

In which our heroes take a trip to 1407 Graymalkin Lane for an official inspection, meet a charming man with a luscious head of hair and give it a solid A++ for being outstanding and never once question why Professor X’s School for Xtraordinary Children has been shut down. We look at how government officials would approach the school, why Wolverine shouldn’t be a teacher and work out to how to con...

In which our heroes take a walk through the forest, look for some delicious smurf berries and end up stumbling upon some little blue men that make us question a lot of things. We try to determine just how tasty these tiny blue critters are, envision Elmer Fudd as just the loneliest hunter in the lands and work out how where the females fit into their society. Jackson struggles to work out the plur...

In which our heroes run faster than a speeding bullet, become more powerful than a locomotive and leap tall buildings in a single bound as we discuss which superpower would be the best to have. We try to sneak into a music festival, work out the logistics of fighting with flame-teeth and have a battle of The Primes. Jackson picks hole (no seriously, he picks holes), Zammit has no choice but to fig...

In which our heroes invite Thor around for drinks, Netflix and Chill with Tony Stark and consider going bowling with the Hulk as we discuss which of the Avengers would be the best friend. We lay down some ground rules for what makes a good friend, talk about jumping on grenades and decide that the best friend is one who always matches your mood. Jackson ignores the rules of the game, Zammit is an...

In which our heroes miss their real dad, wonder why Captain Falcon had to go as we realise mum’s back to dating even more Super Smash Bros. This time it’s an All-Star Edition! We look at awkward family gatherings, wonder how much pain a bully can take and explain the Australian education system. Zammit tries to set mum up with a dragon, Jackson wants the dirtiest step-dad possible and Duscher, as...

In which our heroes hop in a Tardis, grab a young British woman, and commit genocide as we wonder what are the implications of regenerations in Dr Who. We talk the skill required to regenerate, how useful regenerations are for crimes, and whether or not you'd be able to successfully regenerate into a dog. Duscher handballs the Doctor some new generations, Sam calls out River Song, Cal pitches Dogt...

In which our heroes buy an Italian sports car, dye their thinning hair, squeeze into tight spandex to recreate the good old days and ask how would Spiderman deal with being middle-aged? We wonder if we'd risk dating Peter Parker, why Aunt May insists on marrying villains and why they made a Man-Spider movie. Duscher predicts sad old man-boobs, Zammit wonders how long Mary Jane sticks it out, Tom i...