The Sleepy Games Podcast

Finally! The movie review we promised last season is finally heron! 'The Boy And The Heron' that is. Also a quick recap from Tyson Vs. Paul. Next Week: Historic Epics!

Jabbing our way through boxing classics like 'Cinderella Man' (2005) & 'The Rocky' franchise. Intro Credits: Michael Buffer / 'Gonna Fly Now' by Bill Conti, Carol Connors, & Ayn Robbins. Next Week: Miyazaki's Movies Part 2!

Happy Hallowe'en! Featuring 'Coraline' (2009) & 'Van Helsing' (2004) Intro Music: 'Powerslave' by Iron Maiden P.S. Cobra Kai Never Dies ;)

Featuring 'dark' musicals like 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'. Also, a review of 'Joker: Folie à Deux', which some still may not know is a musical. You know cause Jokers Are Wild ;) Next Week: More Hallowe'en goodies and 'Coraline' (2009).

Celebrating 50 episodes with a special 'intimate' interview with James 'Games' Malone and a few other extras.  Next Week: 'Joker: Folie à Deux' & other 'dark' musicals

A Nicolas Cage Hallowe'en Double Feature featuring Longlegs (2024) and Willy's Wonderland (2021).  Intro Music: From the movie Willy's Wonderland (music from Emoi) Next Week: A Special episode to celebrate 50 EPISODES!

Kicking off the Hallowe'en month with Beetlejuice! Song Credit: 'Day O' by Harry Belafonte Next Week: A Nic Cage Hallowe'en Double Feature! Movie Recommendations: Longlegs (2024) & Willy's Wonderland (2021) Sleepy Games Rating System: 1. Would Not Watch It Again 2. Would Fall Asleep Watching It On TV 3. Would Watch It Again 4. Would Buy It  5. Sleepy Games' Instant Classic

To kick off the new season, we're discussing the 2024 Summer Movies. We got face-huggers, we got our boy Josh Hartnett, and we even got some Nic Cage.  Lots of exctiting stuff coming for season 3, so stay tuned and, as always, thanks for listening!

This is our Sleepy Games Summer Edition focusing mainly on the Wolverine flick featuring Dogpool! Season 3 of The Sleepy Games Podcast kicks off this fall.  Stay tuned and thanks for listening, bub! 

Exploring the cinematic history from 1954's 'Godzilla' (The OG) to 2023's 'Godzilla Minus One.' This Episode features J.G., our in-house expert on the famous movie monster! Song Credit: 'Come With Me' by Puff Daddy Feat. Jimmy Page Next Week: Get out there and enjoy some summer!  ....unless you're from down under ;) 

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga! As well as a review of 'Mad Max' (1979) & 'Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior' (1981) Check out Episodes 1 & 2 for our thoughts on 'Mad Max: Fury Road' Song Credit: From the 'Mad Max: Fury Road' Album by Tom Holkenborg AKA Junkie XL Next Week: 'Godzilla Minus One' (2023)

All things X-Men focusing largely on the animated series from the 1990's, as well as the movie trilogy.  Music Credit: Theme song by The Newton Brothers Next Week: Valhalla awaits as we dive down unda into Mad Max! Fun Nerd Fact: The original proposed name for X-Men was 'The Mutants.' 

Today, we're hoping to alleviate some of your superhero fatigue in anticipation of next week's episode, as well as the upcoming Deadpool movie.  Intro Music: 'All Star' by Smash Mouth As always, thanks for listening, bub!

This week's episode focuses on memorable movie endings.  Spoiler Warnings for the following: Fallen (1998), The Mist (2007), Malignant (2021), Dracula 2000, The Notebook, Fall Guy, Edge of Tomorrow, Double Team (1997), Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, & The Ocarina of Time ;)  Next Week: Superhero Fatigue!

Today's episode focuses on 'Blue Eye Samurai!' Song Credit: Metallica's 'For Whom The Bell Tolls' by Emi Meyer  Next Week: Movie Endings That Etch Themselves In Your Mind featuring 'Fallen' (1998).  Stay tuned and as always thanks for listening!

This week's episode focuses on car chases from movies like 'Drive' (2011) and 'Ronin' (1998), along with many other notable ones.  Song Credits: 'Tribute' by Tenacious D & 'You Could Be Mine' by Guns & Roses Two Weeks From Now: A special episode focusing on 'Blue Eye Samurai' (Provided James hits the record button ;) )

This is the first episode of our new series focusing on the Romance genre. James Games' recommendation is 'She's The Man' (2006) & Sleepy John's recommendation is 'Mr. Right' (2015).   As well, the most realistic superhero ;)  Intro Music: 'My Type' by Saint Motel Next Week: Best Car Chases!

This week, we're diving into buddy cop movies focusing on 2016's 'The Nice Guys' and 2006's 'Bon Cop, Bad Cop'.  Intro Music: 'Everytime' by Britney Spears (from the movie 'Spring Breakers' (2012). Next Week: An episode for the ladies as we "remove reason and accountability" to explore some Rom Coms!

This week's episode focuses on the writer/director Hayao Miyazaki. We meant to review his latest movie 'The Boy and the Heron,' but we will save that for a later date. Instead, we explore two of his other classics: 'Princess Mononoke' and 'Spirited Away.'  Also a quick review of the 'Roadhouse' remake (2024) and the latest John Cena flick 'Ricky Stanicky'  Next week, we're taking a rest...

Continuing our discussion about the Dune movies with Dune 2 (2024). As well, a discussion of the Director, Denis Villeneuve's, other work.  Intro Music: 'Dune' Theme by Hans Zimmer Outro Music: 'To Tame A Land' AKA 'Dune' by Iron Maiden Next Week's Recommendation: 'The Boy and the Heron'

Today's episode focuses on the movie 'Dune' - both the 1984 version and Part One of the 2021 Remake.  Also a quick recap of the 2024 Oscars show.  Intro Music: 'Dune' Theme by Hans Zimmer  Next Week: Grab your Dune Buckets while we explore Part Two of the 'Dune' saga, as well as other notable movies from the same director. 

It's award season with the Oscars. This week, Sleepy John gives his review of Barbenheimer and James Games is back as he gushes over his favourite video game of all time! Intro Song: 'I'm Just Ken' perfomed by Ryan Gosling and written by Mark Ronson & Andrew Wyatt. Next Week: Frank Herbert's 'Dune'.

This week's episode is music-themed focusing on how music can make you travel through time. Intro Music: 'Teenage Dirtbag' by Wheatus Next Week: An intro to the Oscars with a special Sleepy John review of Barbenheimer.

This week's episode features a review of 'Fargo' (the 1996 movie and the 2014 TV show). Also a quick review of Nashville Tennesse. James also reviews the movie 'Anyone But You.' Intro music: 'Woody's Roundup' by Rider's in the Sky (In the episode, John mentioned the wrong song by this group. Apologies for the confusion - in fairness they played both at The Grand Ole Opry).  Stay tuned for Nex...

Today's episode features successful ad campaigns, as well as a review of Lift (2024) and the Mr. & Mrs. Smith TV show (also 2024). Next week we're taking a break as Sleepy John explores Nashville.  We'll be back two weeks from now for our Winter Episode! As always, thanks for listening, Eh!  Also...does Sleepy John say 'about' or 'aboot' at 29:10?