Episodes

SER Commentary: Labyrinth 19.01.2016 1:45:14

Insights, anecdotes, jocularity, and a few metric tons of goblin glitter from Thom Bowers , Bernie Bregman , Maria Perry , and Courtney Ortega . Joining us for the Nerds Like Us Midnight Movie ? Pause the mp3 at 0:06 and wait for the Tri-Star logo to fade out. Watching at home? Pause on the logo and wait for our countdown. Either way, what's said is said. Thanks for listening! superenthusiastradio...

SER047: Damn, Old People Be On Time! 07.01.2016 1:13:23

In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman recount recent holiday adventures, and blast 2015 into the past with their best of and worst of lists. Travis J Coleman's 2015 Watch Purging List Sisters: The Farce Awakens Star Wars TFA #1 All-Time Domestic Gross superenthusiastradio@gmail.com Superenthusiast Radio on Facebook Subscribe via iTunes

SER046: The Power Of Bowcaster Compels You! 28.12.2015 2:00:05

In which Thom Bowers & Travis J Coleman go on and on and on about Star Wars: The Force Awakens . HERE BE SPOILERS. superenthusiastradio@gmail.com Superenthusiast Radio on Facebook Subscribe via iTunes

SER Bonus: The Fans Awaken 24.12.2015 27:49

In which listeners and friends of the show chime in via voicemail with their first impressions of Star Wars: The Force Awakens . superenthusiastradio@gmail.com Superenthusiast Radio on Facebook Subscribe via iTunes

SER045: The Pod Before The Storm 13.12.2015 1:09:30

In which Thom Bowers & Travis J Coleman clear the decks of all extant pop culture debris before Star Wars madness engulfs us all. Watch Purging, Golden Globe nominations, remembering Robert Loggia , and more. Send us your reaction to The Force Awakens! Call (641) 715-3900 ext 533129# superenthusiastradio@gmail.com Superenthusiast Radio on Facebook Subscribe via iTunes

SER044: A Celebration Of Competence 03.12.2015 1:28:58

In which Thom Bowers & Travis J Coleman drop a belated list of Thanksgiving movies, while expressing their gratitude for the show, each other, the listeners, and varying facets of this culture that we call pop. Plus, Watch Purging, Creed, the MST3k Kickstarter , and more. superenthusiastradio@gmail.com Superenthusiast Radio on Facebook Subscribe via iTunes

SER043: Double Secret Reversible Satire 12.11.2015 1:12:37

In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman get their watch-purging on whilst rallying for SPECTRE , railing against the MPAA, and ruminating on late 70s Spielberg. Plus, just a bit more Star Wars trailer talk, and a robot eyes update. superenthusiastradio@gmail.com Superenthusiast Radio on Facebook Subscribe via iTunes

SER042: The Knights Of Ren & The Dukes Of Stimpy 23.10.2015 1:16:46

In which Thom Bowers gathers a cadre of Star Wars Guys ( Cliff Mansfield , Scott Erickson , and Chris Harper ) to discuss and dissect the third and final trailer for The Force Awakens , as well as some general thoughts and feelings related to the galaxy far, far away. It's the 'Wars, man! superenthusiastradio@gmail.com Superenthusiast Radio on Facebook Subscribe via iTunes

SER041: How Much Sci Do You Want With Your Fi? 08.10.2015 1:23:30

In which Thom Bowers & Travis J Coleman ponder the virtues of verisimilitude as it relates to the science of The Martian , the music of Nashville , and the host of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert , as they dive headlong into a round of epic watch purging. Plus, Travis gets Risky with his references, and Thom sets the table for a smorgasbord of Spielberg. superenthusiastradio@gmail.com Supere...

SER040: My Childhood In A Box 01.10.2015 56:28

In which Thom Bowers receives a mystery package from his friend Zan Reid , and subsequently invites her on the podcast to discuss the nostalgia bomb of pop culture treasures discovered within. Plus, Stygian stories, Disneyland discourse, Star Wars speculations, Whedonverse wonders, the legend of stabbim, and practical advice from 16 Magazine. Really. superenthusiastradio@gmail.com Superenthusiast...

SER039: It's Like The Jets And Sharks, But With More Naked Twister 24.09.2015 1:05:25

In which Thom Bowers welcomes Bernie Bregman back to the show to discuss the latest goings-on with Nerds Like Us and Club Cosplay , rate the best pop culture conventions of 2015, and recount the celebrity-studded fever dream of his childhood. Plus, new microphones, Star Wars fan casting, and Rocky Horror turf wars!

SER038: Wookiee Parkour! 17.09.2015 1:04:32

In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman bask in the aftermath of Force Friday, recall close-ish encounters with diminutive TV stars, blast through a lightning round edition of Watch Purging, and potentially alienate alternative food fans. Plus, Travis gets robot eyes!

SER037: Turn Up The Prog Juice! (40 Years Of RUSH) 03.09.2015 1:25:22

In which Thom Bowers celebrates the past, present, and future(?) of legendary rock trio RUSH , along with fellow music geeks Dan Miles , Peter Zachos , Matt Brown , and Mike Thiriot . Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage Roll The Bones: A Tribute To Rush Rush's Rock 'N' Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Dan Nobles: 40 Years Of Rush In Two Minutes

SER036: It Came In The Mail With Free Samples Of Tide 25.08.2015 1:21:01

In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman chronicle the rise of Rousey and the fall of Columbia House , profile the brilliant Edie McClurg in the latest installment of That Guy Guys, and round things out with a hearty helping of Watch Purging. Plus: reviewing the reviewers, elderly bank robber bingo, all manner of casting news, and Thom reveals the sci-fi ventriloquism indescretions of his youth...

SER035: Superhero Fatigue Is Not A Thing 06.08.2015 1:26:58

In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman welcome Ant Man to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (and adjust their best-of lists accordingly), express many complicated emotions regarding Inside Out , and hedge their bets on the just-announced Han Solo movie . Plus: epic Watch Purging, spectacular car fires, accidental skunk creation, and another attempt to resurrect Hull High . Thanks for listening!

SER034: You Only Regret The Shows You Miss 15.07.2015 1:15:12

In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman meet in person (yet again!) to discuss Minions , Dope , and Terminator Genisys , amongst other watch-purging. Plus: DVD news, candy rants, an evening with Van Halen, and a recapping of Thom's adventures at Disneyland and San Diego Comic Con. LINKS Con Man Trailer

SER033: The Illuminati Making Pop Music (a tribute to CHRIS SQUIRE) 06.07.2015 1:39:33

In which Thom Bowers convenes with fellow YES fans Dan Miles , Peter Zachos , Matt Brown , and special guest CJ Vanston, to chat about the life and music of legendary bassist Chris Squire . LINKS CJ Vanston on The Friends Of Dan Music Podcast Matt Brown with Chris Squire @ The Key Club YesYears Documentary SER015: The Twitter Version Of A Pink Floyd Album

SER032: A T-Rex Worthy Of Wielding Mjolnir 18.06.2015 1:22:10

In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman return to Isla Nublar to confront the meta-strangeness of Jurassic World , and ponder the paucity of female character actors in Hollywood while profiling the late Mary Ellen Trainor for That Guy Guys Gals Folks Nomenclature Fail. Plus, epic watch purging and epic guitar solos!

SER031: Every Day Is Big Block Of Cheese Day 04.06.2015 1:35:10

In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman jump back into the podcasting groove and catch up with a round of epic watch-purging. Also, a discussion of Mad Max Fury Road vs Tomorrowland : which is the dystopian future we need, and which is the one we deserve? The answer...may surprise you. Plus, lions. SO MANY LIONS.

SER030: Age Of Ultron: If You Get Spoiled, Walk It Off 01.05.2015 1:01:09

In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman drop everything, including the need for sleep, to give their initial impressions of Avengers: Age Of Ultron . (What...you didn't see that coming!?)

SER029: Titular Plainspeak Avoidance (The Kielen King Story) 17.04.2015 1:21:42

In which Thom Bowers chats with Kielen King about bringing his songs from the studio to the stage, maintaining the 8-bit groove, holding back the hype until absolutely necessary. and the joys and concerns of crowdfunding. Plus, Star Pilot hopes, Spider-Man dreams, Pro-Westling memories, and a fair bit about back injury maintenance. Kielen King Music Star Pilot's Demesne Kickstarter

SER Commentary: STAR TREK II THE WRATH OF KHAN 10.04.2015 2:03:29

Insights, anecdotes, jocularity, and surprising solutions to no-win scenarios from Thom Bowers , Bernie Bregman , Matthew Wrather, and Mike Maxwell . Joining us for the NERDS LIKE US Midnight Movie ? By the book: pause the mp3 at 0:06 and wait for the Paramount logo to fade out. Watching at home? Pause on the logo and wait for our countdown. Either way, we are and ever shall be your friends. Thank...

SER028: Driving Off A Cliff Is The Suprisingly Common Solution 09.04.2015 1:12:35

In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman engage in a spoilerrific discussion of Furious 7 , and the strange, semi-accidental miracle of entire FF saga. Plus, a brief installment of Watch Purging, a smattering of pop culture news, and a story that explains why your hosts are all (well, mostly) about family.

SER027: Focused Like A Turbolaser 25.03.2015 1:15:26

In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman revel in the latest Star Wars news, induct J. K. Simmons into their canon of That Guy Guys, and count down the Top 5 songs that are inseperable from the movies in which they were featured. All that, plus the cinematic destiny of Spider-Man and the legal fate of Weird Al's "Word Crimes" revealed! Sort of.

SER026: The Nothing That Shapes Our Lives 19.03.2015 1:14:06

In which Thom Bowers and Travis J Coleman use an entire episode's worth of Watch Purging as an excuse to delve into topics such as digital Nielsen ratings, gender politics at the box office, the thin line between soap and satire, and the possibly even thinner hopes of cinematic redemption for Vince Vaughn. Plus, a boatload of reviews in easy to swallow capsule form.