The Gobeski/Wallace Report Podcast

Sci-Fi Spooktember continues with our review of the 1979 Ridley Scott classic "Alien". Unsurprisingly, this seems like a horror remake of "Dark Star" with a wet Harry Dean Stanton. Take bets before you listen as to whether we ever utter the name "Sigourney Weaver"! You might be surprised!

Charlie decides to mix it up by choosing jazz musician Sun Ra's "Space is the Place" for the Sci-Fi Shuffle. It's a mish-mash of genres and was made on a tight budget, so it's anyone's guess whether we liked it or not! Doug watches it twice then cancels his Criterion streaming service! Kevin misses a key moment in the closing of the film.

What better way to start a project than with the appendix! We kick off Bond Voyage, our new James Bond movie march. We start with the 1954 episode of the TV show "Climax" entitled "Casino Royale". If you've ever wondered what an American James Bond would be like, look no further. Charlie and Alex give a little lesson on baccarat, but it won't improve your chances of winning!

We get the gang together to celebrate - Alex has finally seen a movie in an actual THEATER! Paul reaches deep into his childhood memories to spoil a movie we've never heard of. And of course there is only one segment that MUST happen every time Alex is on the podcast. You won't be disappointed (but Charlie will)

Tony is podcasting from a new city, and his table doesn't have legs. It's ok though - it's hard to be in a bad mood when you're discussing June birthdays! And rest assured: by the end of the episodes you'll be able to tell your Jimothys from your Timothys.

The Sci-Fi Shuffle gets a much needed NoS boost with the 2010 animated film "Redline". Adam feels he may not be cool enough for this movie, but is it really that cool? We guess it has adrenaline-fueled action, approximately 3000 unique alien characters, gratuitous nudity and an impromptu kaiju battle. On second thought, this movie might be too cool for everyone.

Campbellushi Day Celebration 2026 is officially underway! Adam regrets letting Charlie gather discussion topics for the episode. Adam also regrets letting Charlie pick his Campbellushian nominee first. But what is Campbellushi Day, if not a day to recount all our regrets for the year?

Frankie Muniz returns from a butter-based retreat and introduces us to his fixer, Thomas Taylor Jonathan. Kevin lands a new job and Charlie goes all in for some swimwear. Somehow we fail to talk about any television from the 90's or early 2000's.

Dan Hess is back and has chosen 1984's "Repo Man" as the movie for this week's Sci-Fi Shuffle episode. It's a movie that has a specific wavelength but, much like being tricked into repossessing cars, we just went with it and had a blast! We try to decide if moshing outdoors with your friends used to be a thing. Despite Dan's time constraints, we also get in a few taste tests!

Adam is a bit late. He is in a new Marx Brothers show, but can that compete with the quick wit of the Gobeski Brothers? New (old) episodes resurface for some of our favorite shows!

Kevin turns off his brain to watch his latest pick for the Sci-Fi Shuffle, 2014's "Edge of Tomorrow". Everyone else keeps their brains on to explore quantum possibilities and the implications of time loops, yet all can agree that this is an enjoyable movie. Plus, we ask an important question: is the Hardy Boys a light novel series?

Adam and Tony have a mini-Shenaniganza, but only Adam is around to tell us this time. More 2000 from the 2000's. And speaking of 2000's, are you ready for our discussion if PS2 era Final Fantasy??

It was only a matter of time before we talked about a Terry Gilliam film, so it's not surprise the first is 1985's "Brazil"! Adam gives us the details on the not-so-behind-the-scenes struggle to maintain the film in its intended form. Plus, he's watched the "Love Conquers All" cut so you don't have to. And for once, Doug's take may have actually been INTENDED by the filmmaker!

Due to an unexpected hiatus, Charlie is rustier than usual, but he has more than enough chips to compensate. We have our annual Recounting of the Gifts. Tony is forgiven for only getting useful gifts but Charlie is not so lucky. Doug does not hold favor with the Shipping Gods.

Brianne Gobeski has curated a trivia game for us based on our self-reported nerd strengths, so it's time for us all to be majorly embarrassed. Who will rise to the top and who will be branded a normie? Charlie has a surprising amount riding on the outcome!

Adam tries to clear out his backlog of unwatched Blu-rays by choosing 1956 film "Warning from Space" for the Sci-Fi Shuffle. We discuss its place in Japanese sci-fi cinema, the pop culture it has influenced, and how doors work. Charlie somehow finds the absolute worst version to watch and never questions it.

As promised, here is a live recounting of the Shenanitenza Road Trip. Friendships are tested, Tony gets angry, and Paul names all the Ernest movies (as far as we know). You'll notice not one mention of the broken toilet that awaits us back at Adam's place; we must have been having a good time!

It's been ten years since the first Shenaniganza, so Charlie decides to join Adam, Tony, and Paul for the full experience of the tenth anniversary celebration! The four of them recount their epic journey (but not too detailed -- that's for the next episode!) to Kevin and Doug, who can only listen in rapt fascination! Paul buys a suggestive figure, Charlie refuses to make any decisions, and Tony an...

We squeezed in another Sci-Fi Shuffle episode before Halloween to watch the stop-motion film "Mad God" and can report it is not scary AT ALL. Nope, no nightmares afterward! Still totally able to be optimistic and live normal lives! And more "2000 from the 2000's"!

The moment you've been waiting for - our review of David Lynch's sci-fi film "Dune" for our Sci Fi Shuffle! Did any of us enjoy this incomprehensible space opera? Hmm, maybe enjoy is the wrong word. Did any of us NOT have the urge to turn off the movie at some point? And what did the people sitting next to us on the plane think?

Get ready for Doug's review of the WORST thing he's ever tasted on the podcast! Charlie supports the NFL only slightly more than usual. We dig deeper into the 2000 from the 2000's playlist. And we finally get a Sing-a-Song that breaks Charlie's brain.

Remember when the Internet was The Net? How about The Web? Cyber Space? The Information Super Highway?? Those were great times! Some of those websites still exist, and we've got the world's premiere journalist as our (Netscape) navigator to Internet of Yore. We also add more to our 2000 from the 2000s playlist (we're more than 1% done)!

We add another addendum to the Merry Marvel Movie March with a review of 1992's Marvel-adjacent film "Doctor Mordrid". We all agree there could have been more stop-motion animation and (we can't believe we're saying this) more close-up magic. But it does have a wizard duel, so it's got that going for it! Kevin appreciates a custom carrying case.

Can you believe we're here? 300 episodes down, at least 2 more to go! We relisten to some cringey and not-so-cringey episodes from the past. Special guests Frankie Muniz and Tim Daly team up, finally.

Charlie ruins everything again by picking the thinky movie "Seconds" for our Sci-Fi Shuffle. Kevin is disturbed by the number of holes this movie displays in the human head. Adam drops a truth bomb at old folks trivia night.