Why are people watching this?

Wyatt and Max would like to know why Elena is so annoying. So basically: how do I deal with obnoxious 7th grade boys dealing with an 8 year old little girl with lots of energy....

Dave, Justin, and Ashley discuss The Royal Treatment, the #1 show on Netflix this week. Here’s the official synopsis: New York hairdresser Izzy seizes the chance to work at the wedding of a charming prince. When sparks start to fly between the two of them, love and duty are put to the test as the time of the wedding draws closer. Ashley couldn’t find anything to love about this film. Justin quite...

Any advice for coping with crippling fear/phobia of infinity? (Meaning when subject is brought up, thinking about it and feeling about it).

Dave, Justin, Ashley, and Ann discuss Brazen, the #1 show on Netflix this week. Here’s the official synopsis: Mystery writer Grace Miller has killer instincts when it comes to motive - and she'll need every bit of expertise to help solve her sister's murder. Ann returns to the show to discuss her hypothesis that two versions of this film were made: the Hallmark version, and the porn version. Justi...

My 11 year old daughter just asked ‘What’s a Wookiee?’ leading my partner to remark on her cultural deficiency. To what extent should we push the pop culture icons of our youth onto today’s youth? And specifically is it important to know what a Wookiee is? (P.S., she knows who Chewbacca is).

Dave, Justin, and Ashley discuss Mother/Android, the #1 show on Netflix this week. Here’s the official synopsis: In a post-apocalyptic world rocked by a violent android uprising, a young pregnant woman and her boyfriend desperately search for safety. Dave was disillusioned at the meandering pace of this lackluster take on the AI uprising genre, and could not understand why nobody realized that guy...

Should parents send their kids back to school during the omicron wave of the covid-19 pandemic? 

Dave and Justin and Ashley discuss Cobra Kai, the #1 show on  Netflix this  week. Here’s the official synopsis: Thirty four years after events of the 1984 All Valley Karate  Tournament, a down-and-out Johnny Lawrence seeks redemption by reopening  the infamous Cobra Kai dojo, reigniting his rivalry with a now  successful Daniel LaRusso. As Gen-Xers, Dave and Justin have ne...

Dave and Justin discuss Don't look Up, the #1 show on  Netflix this week. Here’s the official synopsis: Two low-level astronomers must go on a giant media tour to warn mankind of an approaching comet that will destroy planet Earth. Ashley was deeply affected by this film, and spent some time weeping on the bathroom floor after watching it. Dave came away feeling bad for scientists, and all th...

Justin wants advice on how to up his social media game

Dave and Justin discuss The Witcher, Season 2, Episode 1, the #1 show on Netflix this week. Here’s the official synopsis: Geralt sets off with Ciri on a journey that leads him to an old friend; after the Battle of Sodden, Tissaia shows no mercy in her search for information. Jake Hanlon (from Why Are People Listening To This? ) joins to share his vast fantasy worldbuilding wisdom. Ashley has never...

What is the rationale behind the supermarket playing Elvis and Beach Boys music in the cart vestibule but not in the main part of the store?

Dave and Justin discuss The Unforgivable, the #1 show on Netflix this week. Here’s the official synopsis: Ruth Slater, a woman released from prison after serving a sentence for a violent crime and attempts to re-enter society. She must try to put her life back together again in a world that refuses to forgive her past. Dave has high praise for the depiction of drywall installation in this film. As...

Dave and Justin discuss A Castle for Christmas, the #1 Christmas show on Netflix this week. Here’s the official synopsis: To escape a scandal, a bestselling author journeys to Scotland, where she falls in love with a castle -- and faces off with the grumpy duke who owns it. Laura joins us for this episode where she repeatedly expresses her desire for more kilts. Kailin also joins to discuss her lo...

Dave and Justin discuss Hellbound, the #1 show on Netflix this week. Here's the official synopsis: Unearthly beings deliver condemnations, sending individuals to hell and giving rise to a religious group founded on the idea of divine justice. Dave is baffled by the “smoke gorillas,” whereas Justin thinks he understands what’s going on, but ultimately realizes he’d be more in his comfort zone revie...

What about denial: is it useful or detrimental?

Dave and Justin discuss Red Notice, the #1 show on Netflix this week. In the world of international crime, an Interpol agent attempts to hunt down and capture the world's most wanted art thief. Ashley and Ashley both loved the fact that Ryan Reynolds (and his bottom) were in this film, but were otherwise unimpressed. Dave was absolutely appalled at the safety issues involving the improperly instal...

Is it better to go back to giving home made Christmas gifts instead of buying mass produced crap being shipped from overseas?

Dave and Justin discuss Arcane, the #1 show on Netflix this week. Here’s the official synopsis: Amid the stark discord of twin cities Piltover and Zaun, two sisters fight on rival sides of a war between magic technologies and clashing convictions. Professional actor and gaming nerd Matt Lacas joins the boys this week to gush with Justin about how awesome this show is, and explain to poor Dave why...

Question from a listener: my brother and sister-in-law recently treated my parents and I to dinner. The bill was $257, yet she left a tip of $10 in toonies, loonies, and quarters. After they left I went back and gave the waiter $30. Was I wrong to do so?

Dave and Justin discuss Love Hard the #1 show on Netflix this week. After meeting her perfect match on a dating app, an L.A. writer learns she's been catfished when she flies 3,000 miles to surprise him for Christmas. Diane, who lives in the woods, joined the lads to reveal that she has never heard of catfishing before. Dave explains how this film caused him a week’s worth of introspection and con...

The welcoming of aliens to Earth. What is proper etiquette for official contact? The correct names of the books that Justin screws up in the episode: The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy by Arik Kershenbaum Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Dave and Justin discuss Army of Thieves, the #1 show on Netflix this week. In this prequel to "Army of the Dead," a mysterious woman recruits bank teller Dieter to assist in a heist of impossible-to-crack safes across Europe. Dave didn’t enjoy this at all, and spent the entire film waiting for an explanation of the Army of the Dead time loop paradox that never appeared. Justin loved this film and...

Ann: When is it ok for stores to have Christmas stuff on the shelves?

Dave and Justin discuss Night Teeth, the #1 show on Netflix this week. Here’s the official synopsis: A young driver picks up two mysterious women for a night of party hopping. But when his passengers reveal their true nature, he must fight to stay alive. Ashley joins the lads as the official new co-host, and immediately regrets it. Matt is back for his third appearance, and takes the opportunity t...