Thomas, Chris, and Ryan

The Weekly Substandard Expanded Universe

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Weekly podcast in tribute to The Subbeacon podcast, formerly known as the Substandard podcast, full of garbage opinions, star war arguments, and pioneers of the podcast genre Dudes Counting. Described as "mediocre terrible" by Flagg Taylor.

Author

Thomas, Chris, and Ryan

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Podcast website

megathread.fireside.fm

Latest episode

Mar 9, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 78: The Clipshow 13.05.2020

Executive Producer Flagg Taylor has done some producing and produced this clipshow. The hosts are not responsible for any of the content on this episode.

Episode 77: Sportsball 10.05.2020

Matt Roberts joins us to talk about Michael Jordan, the Chicago Bulls, Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, and how Sonny Bunch is wrong about contracts in sports. Thomas took a snooze during the basketball segment of the podcast and then fawned over Kliff Kingsbury.

Episode 76: The Snyder Cut 23.04.2020

Adam joins us to talk about his move to D.C. and Batman versus Superman. The episode devolves into chaos.

Episode 75: Sobriety, Bruised Ribs, and The Way Back 16.04.2020

Thomas has been traveling in the time of the Corona, Ryan is hurting, Chris almost killed a kid, and (fat) Ben Affleck coaches a high school basketball team.

Episode 74: Victorino Matus: Part Two 08.04.2020

We are delighted to be joined by Victorino Matus on this week's podcast. In the second of two parts, Vic ranks buffets, chats about The Blue Lagoon, and tells stories of his drinking days in D.C. Give it a listen!

Episode 73: Victorino Matus: Part One 02.04.2020

We are delighted to be joined by Victorino Matus on this week's podcast. In the first of two parts, Vic finally spills the beans on the real numbers from the doctor's office, gets a quiz, and chats about the Free Beacon Man of the Year.

Episode 72: Singing(!) and Tiger King 26.03.2020

Live from quarantine, Flagg Taylor is back with a new lyrical creation! You don't want to miss it. The boys also talk about Netflix's latest hit show, Tiger King.

Episode 71: Bracket, Mr. Baseball, and Den of Thieves 21.03.2020

We preview the upcoming bracket together with Jason Cooper and chat about Mr. Baseball and Den of Thieves, two movies that are considered rotten by critics!

Episode 70: Sideways Into A Wisconsin Bathroom 12.03.2020

The boys are back to chat about the Coronavirus, the NBA suspension, Wisconsin mexican food, and Sideways (the novel AND movie)

Episode 69: Sonny Bunch 02.03.2020

The man doesn't really need an introduction. On the 69th episode, we are joined by Sonny Bunch to chat about Texas, VFW, Rebeller Media, Across the Movie Aisle, and Under the Silver Lake.

Episode 68: Droids, Phoenix Open, and Ford V Ferrari 17.02.2020

The boys didn't really have an agenda for this episode, but they managed to cover a lot of ground! Thomas went to a PGA Tour event, Chris finally watched Ford V Ferrari, and Ryan is senile.

Episode 67: JVL Ranks The Decade 03.02.2020

JVL joins the podcast to chat about everything besides politics, including the future of podcasting (it's bleak), GE appliances (he hates them), counts, and continues to lavish absurd levels of praise on 1917. He also ranks the best movies from the decade (Moana isn't on the list). Chris has a story involving his MIL and licking. Thomas brags about being a movie connoisseur. Ryan's see...

Episode 66: Scripted Shows, The Irishman, and the Mandalorian 29.01.2020

In a throwback episode, our hosts hit a bunch of topics including scripted vs. unscripted shows, the Irishman, the Mandalorian, and a useful lifehack!

Episode 65: The SSEU: A Marriage Story 21.01.2020

We might not do any single topic better than any other podcast, but we do ten topics better than any other podcast. If you're bored with a topic on this episode, wait 5 minutes and it changes. Everything from the Astros to A Marriage Story to nudity on treadmills and appliances

Episode 64: The SSEU Ranks the Decade 13.01.2020

On this episode, our beloved (by some) hosts rank their favorite movies from the past decade. Spoiler: the lists are heavy on Christopher Nolan. Chris also talks about his trip to Minnesota and Thomas has questions about Texas infrastructure.

Episode 63: It's A Wonderful Podcast: Pottersville 26.12.2019

Our beloved hosts celebrate Christmas together with Jason Cooper and talk Christmas Quadrants, top Christmas movies, and take a deep dive into a new Christmas classic.

Episode 62: The Rock, Mandalorian, and the Library 18.12.2019

In this episode, our beloved hosts gush over The Rock (because who doesn't), start to talk about the Mandalorian, and Chris explains to Ryan how one checks out a book at the library.

Episode 61: You're Welcome: Moana and Frozen 2 02.12.2019

Our beloved hosts are joined by Shannon Last to chat about Moana and a few impressions of Frozen 2. There's singing!

Episode 60: The SSEU Does Star Wars: The Phantom Menace 27.11.2019

This episode has been anticipated by many but dreaded by even more. We are excited to give you the SSEU Podcast on Episode One with special guest Tysen Olsen.

Episode 59: Shake Shack and Lifehacks 14.11.2019

Chris has a report from the SSEU/SBEU meetup in the Twin Cities and Thomas realises that he's an old. We also talk about how to keep your windshield clean from ice and give an update on shows that we're watching.

Episode 58: Baseball, Kanye, and Peaky Blinders 08.11.2019

One of the hosts overslept. Thomas is confused about baseball. What's ERA? Chris has been watching movies again. What's up with Kanye's new album?

Episode 57: Birthday Parties, Halloween, and Belle Delphine 27.10.2019

The boys are flying trio (without a guest) on this week's episode. They chat about god knows how many topics, including birthday parties, how to be a good and detail-oriented parent, Halloween, and Patriot.

Episode 56: Kansas and Downsizing 23.10.2019

Tim joins the podcast to chat about hunting and guns in Kansas. Thomas appears confused about where in the world Omaha is. Chris has another advice column. Ryan (and Thomas) are annoyed at the coverage surrounding Joker. Everyone's seen Downsizing.

Episode 55: The 13th Podcast 11.10.2019

Have you ever wondered about the best strategy for self-checkout? Ryan's got you covered. The podcast also invites the SSEU's official poetry and singer-songwriter back for a very special appearance. Our hosts also discuss Antonio Banderas' performance in The 13th Warrior.

Episode 54: The Fellowship of the Podcast 03.10.2019

The podcast is proud to welcome Southwest Virginia's foremost Tolkien scholar to the podcast to chat about Tolkien, Lord of the Rings, Virginia, West Virginia, and New York City. Chris finally remembers what he forgot on the previous episode and confuses Thomas by giving a plot summary of a different book.

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