Synthaholics: A Sci Fi Podcast

Episode 358: Final Fantasy VII Advent Children  What happens when you are Squrenix and its 2005 and you want to milk Final Fantasy VII some more? You make a Final Fantasy VII movie and boy did they ever when they made Final Fantasy VII Advent Children. We go through the ins and outs on what we think this film was trying to say and our critique of the major elements of this film. Did releasing this...

Episode 357: The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes It's monkey mania or is it Ape mania? This week we dive into the latest of the Planet of the Apes saga The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Just when you thought they were done with Planet of the Apes they released a new one. Join us as we discuss this perfectly ok film. The movie is an enigma not pulling any strong feelings from Brian and David...

Episode 356: Fallout Season 1 Part 2  This week we are discussing the second half of Fallout season 1. Will this change our total mindset on how the show is and will we like it even more or even less now that we have the complete picture that is season 1. Have you see Fallout? Were you a fan of the games or did you watch Fallout without any prior knowledge of the games? Tell us what you thought in...

Episode 355: Fallout Season 1 Part 1  This week we are discussing the first half of Fallout season 1, from the studio that brought us classics hits such as Rings of Power and Wheel of Time!. Will Amazon turn in another quick cash grab and ignore all the lore? Well It turns out Amazon studios does not always throw out all of the lore. If only some of their other shows got the same treatment. Tune i...

Episode 354: Ghostbusters Frozen Empire As promised this week we have our review of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire rounding out our few weeks talking about Ghostbusters. This time Brian has also gone back to see the original Ghostbusters film. So we get our thoughts out on that film as well. Did you see the latest Ghostbusters films? What did you think? We have a new format with video game news as it...

Episode 353: Ghostbusters Afterlife This week Brian learns there are other Ghostbusters films other than the failed 2016 reboot as we discuss Ghostbusters Afterlife! With Ghostbusters Frozen Empire now in theaters we figured it would be a good idea to catch up on Ghostbusters before we see the new film. What will Brian and David think of the 2021 Ghostbusters rebootquel tune in to find out! We hav...

Episode 352: Dune Part 2   It is time to return to the desert world of Arrakis and meet the Lisan al Gieb to discuss Dune Part 2. Denis Villeneuve creates a beautiful masterpiece with many names David loves to say and that Brian just can't keep straight. Spoilers ahead for the film and the first 4 Dune books. As we discuss what we liked about the film where it stays from the books and our hope for...

Episode 351: Gran Turismo Surprise we continue on with yet another film from the Summer of 2023 this time reviewing Gran Turismo. Gran Turismo is a video game movie and also somehow based on a true story. Jann Mardenborough is the real person and now race car driver this film is based on. While not as true to reality as something like a biopic this movie is much closer to reality then another film...

Episode 350: Barbie Behold! The Synthaholics have returned. Now that we are back it's time to complete the Barbenheimer meme with our review of the Barbie Movie. Summer 2023 was sure the summer to not miss with its two whole big movies! We have a new format with video game news as its own separate thing exclusively to YouTube. It'll also be on twitch if you happen to catch us live! So if you are i...

Episode 349: Oppenheimer  Hello there! Thanks for joining us on episode 349 of the Synthaholics podcast! In this episode we stay topical and discuss Christopher Nolan's next hit Oppenheimer! Is it the best movie of the year? Were you, yes you, able to understand the dialogue? Is it weird to you that Einstein was a real person? What was your favorite part? We don't know when the next time is yet bu...

Episode 348: The Flash Hi! Thanks for coming back to the Synthaholics podcast! Life goes on and so does another podcast. In this action packed episode we talk about all sorts of things but really dial in and focus on The Flash. Which if reviews have anything to say is the greatest superhero movie ever created. But do they have any merit to them? Well, never fear, hosts David and Brian are here! Un...

Episode 347: Spaceballs Hello!! Welcome one and all to episode 347 of the Synthaholics podcast! In this jam packed episode we discuss video games, our main topic Spaceballs and of course  Philosophical Theory. You are not gonna wanna miss this one. Leave a comment. What did you think? Let us know you can do so just under the like button 🙂 As always send us an email at Synthaholics@yahoo.com Until...

Episode 346: Big Trouble in Little China   Why hello there! Welcome to episode 346 of the Synthaholics podcast! In this one we talk about one of the better and worst movies from the 1980s. Big Trouble in Little China starring Kurt Russell and his truck. On top of that we also discuss the good Tears of the Kingdom, the bad Redfall, and the ugly the writers guild protests. Brian says give the writer...

Episode 345: Super Mario Bros. Movie   Hi there and welcome back to the Synthaholics podcast! In episode 345 we tackle the highest grossing animated film of 2023 so far! The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Join hosts David and Brian along with our guest Joe as we talk about things we liked and something's we didn't like! Are you ready for the NCU (Nintendo Cinematic Universe)? It's gonna happen. Yep you...

Episode 344: Dungeons and Dragons Honor Among Thieves    Hello! Welcome to episode 343 of the Synthaholics podcast! Join hosts David and Brian as they talk Dungeon and Dragons Honor Among Thieves. Quite a title isn't it! Since we are all about spoilers around these parts I encourage you to go see this movie. It's a fun time that felt more like a passion project and less like suits made it. As of w...

Episode 343: DOA Dead or Alive   Hey there! Welcome to episode 343 of the Synthaholics podcast! Grab a drink, sit back, and relax while hosts David and Brian guide you there to the 2003/2007 "hit" Dead or Alive movie. Yes, two dates listen and find out why! Also words are said about the cancellation of E3 and what we think it means. Enjoy and take care. Email us at Synthaholics@yahoo.com for a lif...

Episode 342: The Last of Us Season 1  Hello and welcome back to episode 342 of the Synthaholics podcast! In this action packed one hosts David and Brian talk about The Last of Us the latest and greatest from HBO with some comparisons to the game sprinkled in. What did you think? Have you played the game before? Let us know! How does this compare to Pedro Pascal's other adventure in baby sitting, T...

Episode 341: Cocaine Bear Hi! Welcome to episode 341 of The Synthaholics podcast. In this week's episode hosts David and Brian tackle the very important "historical" movie Cocaine Bear directed by Elizabeth Banks yes the very same one from the 2017 movie Power Rangers that we all know and love. Do we recommend this film? We know the answer to that  but you will have to listen and find out! Until n...

Episode 340: Star Trek Deep Space Nine Season 1 Hello and welcome back to the Synthaholics podcast! Where only dreams happen! In episode 340 hosts David and Brian visit Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 1. It's known to be one of David's favorite series in Star Trek but what did Brian think? Tune in to find out! Will they continue to season 2 only time will tell. What do you think let us know by e...

Episode 339: RRR Hello and Welcome back to episode 339 of Synthaholics Podcast! In this week's action packed show David and Brian dive into their first Bollywood movie. RRR. What a surprise it was in a sea of media it can be difficult to find the good stuff. So which side did RRR fall on? Well to find that out dive in and join the conversation and email us at Synthaholics@yahoo.com or leave a comm...

Episode 338: Mythica A Quest for Heroes Why Hello there! Welcome back to our second internet archive dumpster drive on the Synthaholics Podcast! Where this week we corrected our audio! In episode 338 we tackle Mythica: A quest for heroes. Never heard of it before? Neither have we! Join host's David and Brian as they continue saying the same thing "Well at least they tried" Fans of Mythica like it...

Episode 337: Avatar 2 The Way of Water   Hi! Happy New Year! Welcome back to episode 337 of the Synthaholics podcast! In this episode host David and Brian are together. Eywa has brought them together and put them underwater. As of writing this, Avatar The Way of Water is the 7th highest grossing movie of all time. So sit back and listen to Brian's glowing review and David's ehh it was alright revi...

Episode 336: Avatar  Hello, how are ya? Welcome back to episode 336 of the Synthaholics podcast! In this episode join hosts David and Brian as they become one with Eywa and talk about James Cameron's Avatar. Let them bring up things about Avatar that you never thought of like Jake Sully's moral dilemma or what happened to that Avatar that was playing basketball at the beginning? Also discussed is...

Episode 335: House of the Dragon Hello you wonderful people! Welcome to episode 335 of the Synthaholics podcast! In this weeks podcast hosts David and Brian chat about random topics like how many deadly sins happen on Thanksgiving? Or how would you develop a Dune MMO? But the meat and potatoes of the show this week is on House of the Dragon! How does it stack up to other fantasy shows? Did it succ...

Episode 334: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Hi there! Welcome one and all to episode 334 of the Synthaholics podcast! In this weeks action packed show hosts David and Brian tackle the question we all had before airing… Did Rings of Power live up to not even the hype to a reasonable level? What are their hopes for season 2? Did they have a favorite character? All this and more will be an...