The Weekly Substandard Expanded Universe

On this episode of the podcast, the guys chat about The American, Thomas goes on a rant about kids in politics, the future of streaming services, and Chris wonders out loud about why people go to movie premieres.

On his first appearance on the podcast, Ming talked with the boys about Comic-Con and how it actually works. He joins the podcast again to chat about the conventions that he has recently visited and, perhaps most importantly, his Woody. Jon Gruden phones in to the podcast and counts while Chris has become obsessed with space poop. Also, more of Judge Jeanine.

The boys are joined by The Bulwark's Jim Swift to chat about life in Woodbridge, D.C., politics, and the Free Beacon. They have also watched Mortal Engines so that you won't have to.

Ryan, a Hoosier born and raised, has feelings about Andrew Luck's retirement. Chris tries to remember things again. Piper makes a guest appearance. Thomas is in favor of background checks. Is Ron Howard trash? Bonus: Prison Basketball.

The gang's all here! They talk about the Blank Check Podcast, the SSEU Fantasy Draft, The Boys, Archer, bears, Costco, and have some bracket thoughts.

In this episode, Thomas and Chris are joined by Jason to discuss the upcoming bracket. They also have time to revisit the question of what a movie star actually is, talk about how old Chris' wife is, and the trip that Thomas recently took to the Grand Canyon. Perhaps more importantly though, there's a poop story.

Everyone, all four boys on the podcast this week, has been to see Tarantino's new movie. They talk about it, Tarantino's filmography, and more on this week's pirate episode.

We can once again expect long monologues with Chris back on the podcast. Chris talks about having been on the podcast injured reserve, Thomas has visited a quintessential American establishment, and there is more baseball talk than anyone could possibly ask for.

Ryan and Thomas hit the airwaves to discuss American Carnage, the Emmy Nominations, Ryan's incident with Matty, and Ian McShane.

Ryan and Thomas are joined by longtime SSEU and Megathread participant Matt Roberts, filling in for an ill Chris, in this week's episode.

Chris is on vacation, Thomas hates gutters, and Ryan is out driving. Our hosts also talk about a NYT article summarizing the top 20 dramas since The Sopranos and give their own rankings.

In this episode, the boys discuss Aladdin, we get a trashing of Godzilla, talk about how rich Will Smith is, and Swedish rules of the road. Bonus: A superguest reviews Aladdin

We're returning to 1999 with Matt Damon and Jude Law in this episode. Our correspondent gives a report from Prague, Chris got a haircut, Ryan causes confusion in his family, and Thomas of the Lumberjack Lassis reads the TV guide.

In the second chapter, JVL talks about his interest in campaign logos, New York values, his adventures as a traveling basketball player, watches, and more! JVL is the current Executive Editor of the Bulwark, co-host of the Subbeacon Podcast, and former Digital Editor of the Weekly Standard.

In the first of two episodes, Jonathan V. Last joins the show to chat about watches, dental care, Philadelphia sports, comic books, and to bash IKEA. JVL is the current Executive Editor of the Bulwark, co-host of the Subbeacon Podcast, and former Digital Editor of the Weekly Standard.

International Worker's Day, sports, and why you should never take your kid to a grocery store. But mostly sports. Controversial opinions on Field of Dreams inside!

Ryan has a new catchphrase, Thomas has suffered through 7 Wesley "Wales" Anderson movies in less than two weeks, Chris is excited to talk about his favorite director, and Flagg gets in trouble at the hot tub.

The gout awareness podcast! Chris lives in a winter wonderland, Ryan tells of the latest adventures from the basketball court, the Swede ranks movies set in Texas, and everyone on the podcast has seen The Highwaymen. Well, most of it at least. As a bonus, the gang also gives their favorite movie from each year … Continue reading Episode 32: In the Heart of Texas

It's a first in the already tragically long SSEU Podcast history: this episode features a couple! Erica ranks reality TV shows, Rick mocks Erica's knowledge of movies, there's counting, inappropriate movie quotes, youth basketball, Jude Law, and much more!  

Thomas has discovered the best movie of the year (so far) while he laments the quality of movies released in 2019 so far. Chris watches Inception during the podcast and Ryan has a different definition of a heist movie from the rest of us.

The guys are not alone on today's podcast! They're joined by the podcast's executive producer and poet-in-residence for two (2!) new poems. Our four hosts of the week also talk about Triple Frontier, high school sports, Skidmore's Quidditch team, and much more!

At least one of the hosts have been to see Captain Marvel and made sure to get two guest reviews. Thomas has never heard of a mud room (but praises kitchen couches) while Ryan is still recovering from the plague. This episode is very online.