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In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas discuss all the new and exciting video game announcements and gameplay reveals from the three major Summer video game showcases! In addition, they discuss the video games they've been playing and share what the experience is like playing in their dedicated home theaters! 00:00 Intro 02:35 Gaming Playlist 38:24 Game Night Reveal 44:04 Showcase Di...

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, Tarrus goes solo hosting the show with special guest and fellow home theater, film fan and gaming enthusiast, Jeremy Dallas (aka...JD). The fellas discuss the latest Xbox Developer Direct and PlayStation State of Play showcases featuring all the new and amazing video games releasing on their respective platforms over the next few months and year. They high...

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas celebrate the 11th anniversary of the show with an action-packed and very rare super-sized episode! The "Top Three Favorite" video games, movies, and TV shows of the year and "Most Anticipated" of the upcoming year have become an annual "end of year" tradition. The fellas break down the content they've most enjoyed in the previous year and what...

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas discuss the best new video game announcements and gameplay reveals to come out of the 2025 Game Awards. Did any of the new announcements and reveals get the guys excited and looking forward to gaming this upcoming year?  In Movies and TV, the fellas discuss the impact the Netflix and Warner Bros. acquisition will have on film, TV, video game, co...

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas give their non-spoiler impressions and review of Predator: Badlands. Listen in to find out if the third entry in the revitalized Predator franchise hits as hard with the fellas as it has for fans of the franchise who are praising it for its action, lore, character development and world-building. The fellas also discuss movie franchises that are...

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas discuss industry-wide events impacting the video game community due to drastic increases in video game console and subscription service prices. More specifically, they share their thoughts on Microsoft and the unprecedented price hike to their Xbox "Series" consoles and Game Pass subscription service. The fellas also get into a detailed discussi...

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas discuss the "real" possibility of a Marvel and DC crossover film with some of their most popular comic-book characters appearing in a movie together. They also discuss what they've been watching and playing over the last few weeks as well. There's all this and more in episode 82 of The Fun Waste of Time! FWT Website: thefunwasteoftime.com  FWT E...

In this bonus episode, Tarrus addresses a controversy he finds himself involved in with a home theater business. Listen in as he shares details about the situation and provides an explanation regarding the outcome. FWT Website: thefunwasteoftime.com FWT Email: podcast@thefunwasteoftime.com Be sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and all other major podc...

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas begin with the "Home Theater Xperience (HTX)" segment of the show, where Tarrus gives an updated walkthrough of all the upgrades he's made to his "Home Cinema" in 2025. Be sure to stick around because it's a fun one!  The fellas also discuss the "rumored" drama going-on on the set of Avengers: Doomsday. Apparently, there's been some sort of alte...

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas review Marvel's most recent entry in the MCU, "Fantastic Four: First Steps"! Listen in as they share thoughts and impressions on whether they feel the movie captures the essence of the characters and the heart of the comic book. And of course, all the movies, TV shows and video games the fellas have been watching and playing are discussed as wel...

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas give a non-spoiler and spoiler review of the first movie in James Gunn's new DC universe, "Superman". Listen in as the fellas share their thoughts and impressions on whether they feel this iteration of Superman competes or exceeds other versions of the character put on the big screen. The fellas also discuss the latest PlayStation State of Play...

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas discuss new video game announcements and first-look gameplay reveals for previously announced video games from the Summer 2025 Video Game Showcases. They also give their thoughts, impressions and a non-spoiler review of the phenomenal animated film, Predator: Killer of Killers.  There's all this and more in episode 78 of The Fun Waste of Time! ...

In this episode of the Fun Waste of Time, all the fellas, but one, bought a new gaming device, the PlayStation Portal.   The fellas discuss their experiences using the PS Portal in various scenarios and whether they feel the device is worth the purchase.   In Movies and TV, the fellas discuss Jeff Bezos' Amazon MGM Studios taking creative control of the James Bond franchise from its original caret...

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, special guest Jiles "JZilla" McCoy hangs out with the fellas to discuss the "official" Superman trailer and if it's excited them enough to make an opening-day trip to the commercial theater. They also discuss the rumors circulating about Marvel Studios Head Kevin Feige and Disney CEO Bob Iger being at odds about how to introduce the X-Men and mutants into...

In this episode of The Fun Waste of the Time, the fellas discuss their "Top Three Most Anticipated" Movies, TV Shows and Video Games of 2025!   As always when discussing their lists, the fellas have a BLAST taking shots at one another and getting into heated debates about their selections and placement within the top three.  There's all this and more in episode 75 of The Fun Waste of Time! FWT Web...

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, it's that time of year for the fellas to list, discuss and argue their "Top Three Favorite" movies, TV shows and video games of 2024.   Listen in as they break-down and engage in heated debate over their picks' worthiness to make the favorites list.   The fellas also discuss their impressions and "hot takes" on James Gunn's new "Superman" trailer.   There'...

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas return to discuss their experiences building, upgrading and applying finishing touches to their dedicated home theaters.   Anthony shares his thoughts on being new to the home theater community having only recently completed his theater.   Brad, Home Theater Gamer, makes a special appearance to discuss his recent theater upgrades.   And Tarrus s...

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, after FIVE years (!!!) of Tarrus talking "home theater" on the show, fellow castmate, Anthony, FINALLY decided to take his advice and build his first dedicated home theater.   Listen in as the fellas talk about the plan for the theater in the returning "Home Theater Xperience (HTX)" segment of the show.     In Movies and TV, the fellas discuss the leaked b...

In this episode of The Fun Waste Time, the fellas discuss whether platform-exclusive video games are soon going away.   With PlayStation seemingly more open to releasing first-party exclusive games on PC and Xbox on the verge of becoming a third-party publisher now that they own Bethesda and Activision-Blizzard, are we nearing a future where platform-exclusive video games may become a thing of the...

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, with shows like "The Last of Us" and more recently "Fallout", the fellas discuss whether video game-adapted movies and TV shows have turned the page and are finally starting to get consistently good to great. They also try to answer what's responsible for this shift in quality. In addition, they discuss fan-favorite IP and content they wish movie and TV st...

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas return after a short hiatus to discuss the 2024 Summer Blockbuster movie season.   Listen in as the fellas breakdown which movies they're planning to see at the commercial theater, streamed at home or not at all.   The fellas also discuss Will Smith's return to the big screen with "Bad Boys (4) Ride or Die".   After a long break from the spotlig...

In this episode, the fellas celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of The Fun Waste Time Podcast!   After a three-year hiatus, The Fun Waste of Time (2.0) relaunched in January 2019 and has been going strong ever since.   Listen in as the fellas share their thoughts on five AWESOME years talking shop about their favorite hobbies. In addition, at the start of every new year, the show's first episode is de...

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas breakdown and discuss their "Top Three Favorite" movies, TV shows and video games of 2023!   There's all this and more in episode 67 of The Fun Waste of Time!

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas discuss the "rumored" casting of Pedro Pascal (from the hit TV series The Mandalorian and The Last of Us) as Reed Richards "Mr. Fantastic" of the Fantastic Four.   Rumored casting for other Fantastic Four characters is also discussed.   If the rumors are true, do the fellas feel Pedro Pascal is a good fit for the Mr. Fantastic role?   Do they fe...

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas discuss the potential "phasing out" of physical media for movies, TV and video games.   With one of, if not THE biggest retailer of physical media sales, Best Buy, no longer offering physical copies of movies and TV shows starting in 2024, how long will it be before streaming services and digital sales of our favorite forms of entertainment comp...