The Just Enough Trope Podcast

Our first episode of 2020 sees us exploring the tropes of spy fiction from your favorite spy films and TV shows including the Doctor Who Season 12 premiere, "Spyfall"! Plus, a discussion of deep sea horror films, news about disappearing d/isney+ movies, and some Mandalorian talk! James Bond still wears a watch? LOL News 15:36 Spy fiction tropes 45:20 "Spyfall" review (spoilers) 01:20:37 Check out...

It's our best of 2019 episode where we talk about our favorite films, TV shows, video games, and more! Plus, we've got news, Cats thoughts, and a new theory about film titles and failures! It's the Ravenclaw of hellscapes! News 12:21 2019 regrets 35:24 Our best of 2019 01:06:42 Check out the new show on the JET Network, Sailor Noob! http://www.twitter.com/noob_sailor Celebrate guilty pleasure movi...

It's finally here! The end of the Skywalker saga and we try (and maybe fail?) to present our thoughts on The Rise of Skywalker. Plus, we've got a roundup of the year-end nerd news, we say goodbye to a pair of classic French actresses, and for no good reason at all we review Spider-Woman's many costumes! Babu Frik > Baby Yoda News 13:38 Rise of Skywalker review 01:01:13 Rise of Skywalker review (sp...

We wrestle with the consensus this week as we bring news of the new XBox, Resident Evil 3, Strega Nona, and the continuing Age of En-Reevenment. Plus, our video review of Ready or Not and we give you the real juice on season 4 of The Expanse! Thank you, Santa Miller! News 11:25 Ready or Not review 56:30 Ready or Not review (spoilers) 01:03:33 The Expanse season 4 discussion (spoilers) 01:15:42 Che...

Fall Cleaning continues this week as we blast out the latest nerd news and we review the latest trailers for 2020's hottest films! We're turnin' our Charmander into a Charizard! I think? This episode is dedicated to Rene Auberjonois. News 15:45 Trailer Pull 52:49 Check out the new show on the JET Network, Sailor Noob! http://www.twitter.com/noob_sailor Celebrate guilty pleasure movies with Kal on...

It's Fall Cleaning this week as we scrub out the news, with stories about China and DC, Billy Dee, and Emperor P! Plus, someone left a copy of Tom King and Mitch Gerads's "Mister Miracle" under this bed! Whatever happened to Batman's dick? News 13:39 "Mister Miracle" #7-12 review 45:53 Check out the new show on the JET Network, Sailor Noob! http://www.twitter.com/noob_sailor Celebrate guilty pleas...

Put on your Sam the Eagle face this week as we spill the tea about Disney+'s "The Mandalorian"! Plus, news and a look at two nearly identical films, "Double Team" and "Ronin"! WHERE'S JOHNNY TREMAIN? News 11:20 "Double Team" and "Ronin" reviews 45:00 The Mandalorian review 01:19:30 Check out the new show on the JET Network, Sailor Noob! http://www.twitter.com/noob_sailor Celebrate guilty pleasure...

We pull no polar bear punches this week as we bring a review of HBO/BBC's His Dark Materials and explore the ropes of children's fantasy literature! Plus, news of Disney+, the Eddie Murphy Renaissance, the new Sonic trailer, Uncharted Babies, and the season 4 premiere of Rick and Morty! You're 'bout to get taken to a dream world of magic! News 22:24 Rick and Morty review 50:49 His Dark Materials r...

Prepare for the end this week as we examine a pair of apocalyptic Nicholas Cage films, "Next" and "Knowing"! Plus, we got news, a recap of our weekend at Galaxycon Minneapolis, and we review the documentary, "Chris Claremont's X-Men"! Don't let your kids play S.T.A.L.K.E.R.! News 20:30 Next and Knowing discussion 52:08 Chris Claremont's X-Men review 01:32:57 Check out the new show on the JET Netwo...

Get the kid out of the picture because we've got a review of Terminator: Dark Fate! Plus, a torrent of the weekly nerd news and we remember the unforgettable Robert Evans! #tindernator News 06:50 Dark Fate review 43:39 Dark Fate review (spoilers) 01:09:13 Check out the new show on the JET Network, Virtual Theater! http://www.twitter.com/virtualtheaterx Celebrate guilty pleasure movies with Kal on...

Welcome to the birth of a new star in the Just Enough Trope galaxy! Each week on Sailor Noob, hosts Mikanhana and Ka1iban talk about a new episode of the classic amine series, Sailor Moon, discussing not only the heroic exploits of the Sailor Soldiers but also the aspects of Japanese culture, clothing, and food seen in Sailor Moon. Mikanhana is a Japanese language student who lived in Japan for a...

We're judiciously dispensing the beans this week with our review of the new Robert Eggars film, "The Lighthouse"! Plus, we've got a review of the new Obsidian RPG, "The Outer Worlds"! And, we give thanks for two of HBO's greatest failson shows, "Succession" and "The Righteous Gemstones"! 50% arty, 50% farty! News 10:19 The Outer Worlds review 39:05 The Lighthouse 51:07 The Lighthouse (spoilers) 01...

We're going from Natty Gann to Natty Bumppo this week as we talk the news of the nerd and take aim at the original Hawkeye for a discussion of the '90s classic "The Last of the Mohicans"! Then, we suit up to explore the continuing Age of En-Reeves-enment by burning the John Wick franchise at both ends! *big spoilers for Johns Wick 1-3 and The Last of the Mohicans* Kicking and guns!!! Check out the...

Pour yourself a pina colada and get ready to drink on the run as we pair up with "Gemini Man", the new Wills Smith joint! Plus, we take a look at the nerd news of the week, say goodbye to Robert Forster, and we take one last ride on El Camino! *big spoilers for Breaking Bad, El Camino, and Gemini Man* Ha hah! Check out the new show on the JET Network, Virtual Theater! http://www.twitter.com/virtua...

We're so serious this week about celebrating the career of the Muscles from Brussels, Jean-Claude Van Damme, the biggest movie star in the world! *citation needed We take a dive into 10 of JCVD's best films and talk about what's kept him kicking over his 35-year (and still going) career. Plus, we've got News from #NYCC and Kal puts his fading memory on trial! Have your yacht call my yacht! Check o...

This week, we keep things weird as we review the Stumptown comic and ABC TV show! Plus, news of the nerd and we accept the impossible mission of making sense of MI: 6! #PGJessicaJones Check out the new show on the JET Network, Virtual Theater! http://www.twitter.com/virtualtheaterx Celebrate guilty pleasure movies with Kal on Craft Disservices! http://www.craftdisservices.com Take a gamble on us o...

This week, we're heartbroken but fighting through the pain to bring you a review of the #1 movie at the box office: Downton Abbey!(?) Plus, we've got nerd news, a look back at '90s grunge, ill-informed Emmy predictions, we give our thoughts on the Legion finale, and debut for the world Springfield or Springsteen! This episode is dedicated to the memory of Aron Eisenberg. Please consider contributi...

This week, we take a look at the new crop of Amazon Prime TV shows, wonder what's up with all the c-words, and ask why fantasy races are always discriminated against. Complicated! See you next Tuesday! Check out the new show on the JET Network, Virtual Theater! http://www.twitter.com/virtualtheaterx Celebrate guilty pleasure movies with Kal on Craft Disservices! http://www.craftdisservices.com Com...

It's a SPOOKY Septemberween as we recap our experience at this year's Crypticon and review the horror classic, Hellraiser! JESUS WEPT, YOU BIG DUMMY! Last chance to take our internet radio survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q3ZRJNR Check out the new show on the JET Network, Virtual Theater! http://www.twitter.com/virtualtheaterx Celebrate guilty pleasure movies with Kal on Craft Disservices! h...

Stop waiting on those greens and blues because we're back with a review of the new Netflix series, Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance! Too loco to vida! Last chance to take our internet radio survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q3ZRJNR Check out the new show on the JET Network, Virtual Theater! http://www.twitter.com/virtualtheaterx Celebrate guilty pleasure movies with Kal on Craft Disservices! h...

This week, we've got news both good and bad from D23, plus we dust off our lion head vests for "Kraven's Last Hunt"! Es el final del camino! Last chance to take our internet radio survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q3ZRJNR Check out the new show on the JET Network, Virtual Theater! http://www.twitter.com/virtualtheaterx Celebrate guilty pleasure movies with Kal on Craft Disservices! http://www...

This week, gather 'round the watercooler with us to discuss the new season of some of our favorite TV shows, Mindhunter, Lodge 49, and Legion! *SPOILERS ABOUND* Check out the new show on the JET Network, Virtual Theater! http://www.twitter.com/virtualtheaterx Celebrate guilty pleasure movies with Kal on Craft Disservices! http://www.craftdisservices.com Synergize with us on Facebook and Twitter an...

This week, we celebrate our new favorite space melodrama, the cramazing Another Life! Yum yum! *The audio on this episode is worse than Another Life but we've got new mics coming in this week so gets your ears ready! Check out the new show on the JET Network, BackTrekking! http://www.twitter.com/backtrekking Celebrate guilty pleasure movies with Kal on Craft Disservices! http://www.craftdisservice...

This week, we get groovy as we review Quentin Tarantino's latest film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood! Check out Kal's new show, BackTrekking! http://www.twitter.com/backtrekking Celebrate guilty pleasure movies with Kal on Craft Disservices! http://www.craftdisservices.com Lick dog food with us on Facebook and Twitter! http://www.facebook.com/justenoughtrope http://www.twitter.com/justenoughtrope...

Our series on the films of Paul Verhoeven continues with a look at his collaborations with the dearly departed Rutger Hauer! Plus, news and we welcome a new show to the network! SPETTERS! Check out Kal's new show, BackTrekking! http://www.twitter.com/backtrekking Celebrate guilty pleasure movies with Kal on Craft Disservices! http://www.craftdisservices.com Share your memories of Rutger with us on...