The Sleepy Games Podcast

A fashionably late overview of the 2026 Oscars. Also, our token Sleepy Games review of new releases 'Project Hail Mary,' 'The Rip,' and 'War Machine.'

James talks about Bad Bunny's Superbowl Halftime performance and overview of the 2026 Grammys Awards. Also a quick discussion about '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.'

Exploring the works of Rob Reiner (RIP) focusing on 1986's 'Stand By Me' and 1990's 'Misery.'

What better way to celebrate the holiday season than with 'The Running Man?' We talk about some other christmas stuff too! Like 'Die Hard!'  Merry Ho Ho & Yippe Kay Yay 2026!

Reviewing two popular anime series Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba & Chainsaw Man. Both did well in the box office this year and we anticipate there is more anime to come!

Catching up over the summer break featuring Demon Hunters and Sinners! 

Season 3 Finale!  Exploring the 'Mission: Impossible' film series that has been ongoing since the mid 1990's.  Can't believe it's been another season already! Enjoy your summer and we'll be back in Season Four!

James Games discusses his recent trip to Japan along with a review of 'Sinners' (2025), and the Star Wars prequel series 'Andor'. Two Weeks From Now - Mission: Impossible!

Continuing our exploration of Val Kilmer's career from last week, this episode focuses on some of Val's later work, 2010's 'MacGruber' and 2005's 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.' The show will be taking a break for the next several weeks as James explores Japan!  Lots of great stuff planned for May/June before we take our usual summer break. 

This week, we're talking about Val 'Ice Man' Kilmer. We dive into his career with a focus on his first movie, a comedy called 'Top Secret!' (1984). Next Week: 'MacGruber' (2010) & 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' (2005)

This is the final edited version of Sleepy John's song 'Medicine' from 'The Magick of Music Vol 2' Episode.  This was a hip hop style song meant to be a 'diss track' for Planet Earth. The main theme of the song is about addiction. Song Credit: 'Medicine' Written & Performed by Sleepy John. Edited by James Games and D.M.. Instrumentals by Rockot (Retrieved from Pixabay).  Picture by S...

This week, we're diving into some of cinema's best one-shot takes with films such as 'Snake Eyes' (1998), 'Atonement' (2007), and 'Touch of Evil' (1958). Touch of Evil (1958): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhmYY5ZMXOY Next Week: Val Kilmer's career (RIP)

Exploring some of the highlights of what we watched over the break. Also, a quick recap of Sleepy John's trip to the Caribbean! Next Week: Best 'One-Shot Takes'!

Reviewing an oscar winner (The Brutalist) and a nomination (The Wild Robot). As well, a quick review of 'Captain America: Brave New World'. Next Week: We're taking a break as Sleepy John takes in some sun in the Caribbean!

A Sleepy Games Recap of the 2025 Oscars! Featuring a dancing Dune worm!

The Sleepy Games 2025 Oscar Predictions.  Whose predictions will reign supreme? Stay Tuned!

The second edition of our music series featuring an original Sleepy Games song performed by Sleepy John! This episode focuses on 'The Power' music can have on our lives. Also a quick review of the 'Kobra Kai' Finale, 'Flow' (2024), and the SAG Awards.  Song Credit: 'Medicine' Written & Performed by Sleepy John. Edited by James Games. Instrumentals by Rockot (Retrieved from Pixabay). &nbsp...

An anime discussion featuring Season 1 of 'Jujutsu Kaisen'  Song Credit: 'Kaikai Kitan' by Eve Next Week: The Magick of Music Vol. 2 featuring a Sleepy Games Original Song!

Diving back into the trippy world of David Lynch featuring the 1990 movie 'Wild At Heart'. Intro Music: 'Love Me Tender' by Elvis and Performed by Nicolas Cage.  Last Week's Intro Music: 'Achy Breaky Heart' by Billy Ray Cyrus (my bad for delayed crediting). Two Weeks From Now: Anime Blitz!

Exploring the work of the polarizing and eccentric director David Lynch focusing on 'Blue Velvet' (1986) and 'Mulholland Drive' (2001). Next Week: 'Wild At Heart'

This week, our highly anticipated second edition of the Sleepy Games Winter Episode featuring  'Wind River' (2017) and 'Eight Below' (2006).  Next Week: The movies of David Lynch (RIP).

Hedgehog-ing into the new year with an intimate Christmas screening of 'Sonic 3' with James Games! Also 'Squid Game' and an initial review of 'Breath of the Wild'. Next Week: The Second Edition of our Sleepy Games Winter Episode!

Ho Ho Ho! A special Holiday episode featuring two movies spanning thirty years with the legendary J.K. Simmons: 'The Ref' (1994) and 'Red One' (2024). Intro Music: 'The Christmas Song' by Nat King Cole Merry New Year! (Kudos to you if you get the movie reference ;) ) 

Continuing last episode's discussion of historical epics featuring the first and second 'Gladiator' movies.  Coming up next: Our Ho Ho Ho Episode!

Time-travelling through the past with historical epics like '300', 'Braveheart', & 'The Last Samurai'. Today's episode features 'Kingdom of Heaven' - focusing on both versions - the theatrical release and director's cut.   Next Week: Gladiator!