The World Needs A Little Talk

Austin and Brenden introduce Matthew to the world of Warhammer, and Matthew is blown away by the quality of literature that has developed around it. They discuss a short story, "The Last Church," and the surprising amount of depth and beauty that this piece of licensed "fan-fiction" has to offer. Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms,&quo...

Austin and Matthew celebrate the father-son duo of Din Djarin and Grogu in "The Mandalorian and Grogu." Find out why they think it deserves more respect from the critics. "This is the way." Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast. Check out Austin a...

Austin and Matthew go on a quest for the Holy Grail with Monty Python. They do so without beating a single cat. Austin gets frazzled over the ending lacking a ending, while Matthew believes an endless end is one of its own. Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast. Chec...

Austin and Matthew agree: "Masters of the Universe" has the power of nostalgic fun. Listen to them share their personal histories of He-Man and claim their favorite version of Skeletor during the psychological torture of Adam. Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd...

Austin convinces Matthew to begin watching "House" with Hugh Laurie. There is a lot of wisdom buried in this hospital drama. Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Episode Descrip...

Austin and Matthew discuss "Nope," a Jordan Peele film. As a fan of the horror genre, it is one of Matthew's favorite horror movies. Austin can't get past the inconsistencies within the production. Does Matthew care? Nope. Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play...

Recently, Austin and Matthew read Frank Miller's "Daredevil: Born Again" comics together. Now they pick apart the third season of Netflix's Daredevil television series, which is heavily influenced by this run in the comic book. Find out why "Daredevil" is Matthew's favorite TV show! Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms,"...

Masterpiece or monstrosity? Austin and Matthew pick apart Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein for better and for worse. Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Episode Description by Matth...

Matthew introduces Austin to his first papal encyclical, Humani Generis, opening up to a discussion about the ways faith and reason inform one another. Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?&quot...

Have you ever dined on something that is pretty much universally loathed by anyone who has ever tasted it? That's sort of what Austin and Matthew discover when they read "Ruins," the follow up to "Marvels." Come, share their misery. Have a bite of this. You'll hate it. Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwar...

Austin and Matthew discuss human adaptability and the search for identity through the lense of "Marvels." A four issue limited series that follows the birth of the heroic age from a reporters perspective. Matthew also uncovers Austin's comic filled childhood which contrasts his own comic light upbringing. Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms,&...

Austin introduces Matthew to H. G. Wells's haunting short story, "The Door in the Wall," and it sparks a conversation about dreams and nostalgia. Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse H...

Matthew tests Austin's historical mettle with an epic, amateur, three hour documentary on Assyria... Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Episode Description by Matthew Umbarger Editi...

Austin and Matthew enjoy some hip-hop from former Newman University student Dax. Austin gets a little too theraputic with Matthew. And Matthew helps Austin catch up on his slang. Do YOU know what "burger music" is? Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin S...

For their landmark 25th episode, Austin and Matthew invite their very first guest, Deqlan Mitchell. Deqlan introduces them to one of the most bizarre pieces of science fiction they have ever encountered, "17776" by Jon Bois. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," an...

Austin and Matthew go a bit dark with a discussion of Tennessee Williams's "Sweet Bird of Youth." (Tennessee Williams should NOT be confused with Tennessee Ernie Ford). Matthew also snatches an opportunity to talk about Israel. Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play...

Matthew (aka Honeycrisp) finally gets around to watching "Bullet Train," and explains how his wife connects it to Catholicism; meanwhile, Austin (aka Lime) gets emotional about the bond of brotherhood. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on...

An ancient piece of biblical fan-fiction gives Austin and Matthew plenty to discuss. They discuss the importance of classic fairy tales and the significance of Adam and Eve's roles. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern...

What makes a great character? Why should hero's be flawed? Is it okay for comics to be dark and scary? Austin and Matthew enjoy a discussion over a true work of art, "Daredevil: Born Again" by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms,...

Austin and Matthew think KPop Demon Hunters is "Golden." Find out why they strongly recommend this Netflix phenomenon. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd podcast. Episode Description by Matthew Umbarger Editing by Austin Schwart...

Austin introduces Matthew to the Hatman conspiracy. He may never take Benadryl ever again... This episode also features personal accounts of paranormal adventures from Matthew and Austin. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tave...

Austin and Matthew discuss the creatively brilliant yet morally murky HBO series, "Lovecraft Country." They wrestle with their love of the fantastic cinematic piece, as the their are few low plot beats and questionable threads in the writing. Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwart...

Austin and Matthew get creeped out by a classic, "The Monkey's Paw." Be careful what you wish for! (Better yet, let's just not make a wish). Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin Schwartz is on "The Floating Tavern," an actual play Dnd...

Austin and Brenden! That's right, Austin's twin brother will be filling in this week to talk about Morbius and the film franchise that could have been a very cool Sonyverse. Too bad it wasn't... Check out Austin and Matthew's original show, "Apocalypse How?" Find your hosts on other podcasts! Matthew Umbarger is on "Sacred Realms," and Austin and Brenden Schwart...

Matthew attempts to introduce Austin to television of the seventies and eighties. Maybe starting with the "Star Wars Holiday Special" was a bad idea. Austin in turn introduced Matthew to the world of Lego in cinema and the guys see how the "Lego Star Wars Holiday Special" carries on a tradition. The forty minute children's show winds up giving them quite a bit to chew on in...