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2/3 of the Beast

Originally recorded 10/8/23

Bruce relocated and the tech issues seem to be resolved.  However, that didn't stop the show from going off the rails in its own glorious ways.

How?

Look at this topic list and decide for yourself.

• Stephe's upcoming time off and why he chose Minnesota
• DJ Drywall (there is a story)
• Adventures in roofing
• Swag and how to prepare it
• Fun with logos
• How much does an archipelago cost?
• Scooby Doo and the Spooky Kabuki
• Jabberjaw
• Hanna Barbera was very concerned about crime
• Stephe's Malaysian memories
• We WAY overthink Lidsville
• Taylor Swift
• Loki
• Warrior
• Bailey's Comets
• The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan

So, we spent a LOT of time talking forgotten cartoons of our youth.  We even touched on The Funky Phantom.

Dig in kids.

 

Workplace Jenga

Originally recorded 10/4/23

This episode was plagued by technical difficulties that necessitated Stephe flying solo for a bit and Bruce making an emergency relocation mid-show.

It was bumpy, but topics were discussed.

What were they?

How about:

• workplace training
• OSHA-mosis - our new consulting business
• The Big Lebwoski
• Bruce brings up his movie list of shame
• The Last Starfighter
• SDCC
• Only Murders in the Building
• Jeff Dunham
• The Righteous Gemstones
• Funk Yousef

Bruce also plugged his sons' new college radio program, Hardcore Honkytonk, running every other Friday at 11 am CST beginning 10/6/23.

Chuck Cunningham

Originally recorded September 20, 2023

After a month long break (sorry) that saw kids moved to college and Stephe admitted to the hospital (we cover it), the boys are back and have lots to catch up on.

What you may ask?

How about:

• Candlebox
• College Move In
• The status of Stephe's basement
• Hospitalization from dehumidification
• The return of Old Men and Their Ailments
• Stephe's adventures at the theater
• Lauren Bobert's adventures at the theater
• What's on Your Desk?

There's more, as there always is.

Enjoy and we'll see you in two weeks.

We promise.

Transfer the Wet

Originally recorded August 15, 2023

The boys are back for the first time since their annual geek pilgramage to San Diego for Comic-Con.

There's conversation about SDCC as well as:

• Stephe's recent sump pump issues and their effects on his home
• Paul's letters to the Corinthians regarding their fine leather
• The stand-up comedy coaching tree
• Cheech and Chong
• Monkey Jumpers (just listen)
• Bruce's impressions of his first Funko Fundays

The liberation that comes from leaving completism behind

There's more, but really, listen for the Monkey Jumpers.  You'll be glad you did.

Comedy is Not Pretty

Originally recorded July 10, 2023

The boys are in full SDCC anticipation mode.  That, however, doesn't mean tonight's episode isn't a good one.

Stephe had been presented with the argument that Steve Martin was a "transformative comedian."  Well, you can be sure we've got some opinions on comedy and comedians.  It's a lively discussion about who we consider transformation comedians.  We talk about comics we've enjoyed over the years and their place in the annals of comedy (ie Sam Kinison).  We do our best to do bits justice.  It's a lively discussion about a subject close to both hosts' hearts.

We also get into things like;

• Ryan Gosling as Mr. Fantastic
• Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
• The lessons of Twitter
• Tesla
• The danger of Elvis impersonators
• SDCC wish lists

"What's on Your Desk?" follows up on last episode's discussion of the need for Jack Kirby action figures and Bruce unboxes the new Powertown Bruiser Brody figure.  It's a beauty, eh.

Enjoy.

Going the Full Bradshaw

Originally recorded 6/19/23

After the disaster that was Episode 60, the boys come out swinging for the fences.

The technical difficulties seem to be a thing of the past opening it up for lots of good conversation. 

What did we conversate about?

How about:

• Pop Tarts
• Stephe's daughter's trip to France
• Father's Day
• SDCC
• The Mystery of the SDCC Tote Bags
• Funko
• Funko Fundays 
• The fun of the Spider-verse and it's many prepositions
• The Flash
• Jack Kirby's Kamandi
• Mile High Comics
• THE MOIST LEBOWSKI (listen to this part...seriously)
• Seeing Dice at Rogan's comedy club

Stephe had something on his desk.  Bruce did not.

All that and much more is here for your listening pleasure, but buckle up, it's a long one.

Enjoy.

The One Without Much to Say

Originally recorded 6/4/23

Well, this one was short as neither of your hosts had much to talk about this time.

We were able to discuss, briefly:

• Home Ownership woes
• Stephe's daughter's graduation
• Connor's work with Billy Strings
• We tiptoed around the new Spider-Man movie (which Stephe hadn't seen yet)
• Ted Lasso
• Hillbilly by Eric Powell
• Grendel

Then there were lag issues so we shut it down.

We're going to do a special episode about Spider-Man as soon as Stephe sees the movie, so stay tuned.

Galactus and a Harem of Heralds

Originally recorded 5/10/23

So, after the debacle that was the first attempt at episode 59, we thought we'd try again.

It was a rocky start with some technical issues (which I will get resolved).  Once we worked through those, we were off to the races.

We talked about, among other things:

• Stephe's trip to Senior Honors Night
• The dangers of fraternal organizations
• Stephe rants about the grading of Funko Pops
• Bruce talks about his window repair earlier today
• The boys both lament home ownership and pine for their bachelor apartments
• An early round of "What's on Your Desk?"
• Some conversation about Marvel's Longshot
• How we could use Mojo and/or Howard the Duck in the MCU
• We talk around Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 since Stephe hasn't seen it
• The unmitigated disaster that was 2015's Fantastic Four movie
• We address the MCU Fantastic Four casting rumors going around
• We add a bit of our own spice to the mixture.  Hilarity ensues
• Work frustrations and flow charts
• Stephe makes a case for the genius of Rob Liefeld
• We talk a bit about Stephe's graduation project for his daughter

And we end with a hearty "that's not how its works your jerk off."

Enjoy.

Jesus Wasn’t a Doobie Brother

Originally recorded 4/11/23

Well, we went into this one without a plan, and, frankly, it shows.

We started out with Stephe finishing a gourmet dinner courtesy of the Quick Trip.  While he slammed that down Bruce kept the ship moving in some sort of direction.

Looking for inspiration, we then went into a double round of "What's on Your Desk?" that yielded some fun results.

As it does, that led into some (at this point) obligatory Funko talk including the demise of Mondo.

All of this happened with laggy internet that had Stephe looking like an extra in a Godzilla movie.

We talked briefly about Stephe's Opening Day 2023.  The Royals lost.

From there we talked about all sorts of things.  What sort?  Glad you asked.

• SDCC
• The pending SDCC Hotel-pocalypse
• We landed on a sound effect for unboxing
• The highs and lows of dealing with Vintage Goods
• Stephe's visit to K-State
• The rediscovered joys of Ramen
• Hip Hassidic Rabbis
• Tackling deadbeat dads
• Other fun follows (more next episode)
• Lots of SNL chatter
• We run down the list of SNL presidential players by memory (as best we could)
• How we would mess with Kevin Sorbo in an interview situation

And we ended with Fanny Burps.

Well, not actual ones.  Just talking about them.

Unreality - a novel (with Chris Smith)

Originally recorded 3/22/23

It's a big day on SlurpToast.  This episode we had our first streaming guest, the Mandalorian of Metal himself, Chris Smith.  Chris is the author of the new book, Unreality - a novel.

Chris joins the boys to talk about his new book (releasing on 3/23/23), the publishing process, his previous book, the ups and downs of self-publishing, University of Houston basketball and his guiding light, music. 

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In addition to the time spent with Chris, the boys got into some other stuff as well:

• An early round of What's on Your Desk?
• Stephe's trip to Planet ComicCon
• Bruce's trip to New Orleans
• Artwork by Den of Apathy
• Getting a speeding ticket in Morgan City
• The new Copa de la Diversion logos from MiLB

Bruce throws down the gauntlet for Stephe's next "12 Days of..." viewing challenge, this on featuring Gerard Butler.  The list for "The Butler Did It" is:

1. Dracula 2000
2. Reign of Fire
3. Phantom of the Opera
4. PS I Love You
5. RocknRolla
6. The Ugly Truth
7. Law Abiding Citizen
8. The Bounty Hunter
9. Chasing Mavericks
10. Playing for Keeps
11. Greenland (with the option to sub in Geostorm)
12. Plane

May Manny have mercy on his soul.

 

And we finished up with an update on the "Give Me Tacos or Give Me Death" logo.  Trust me when I say you want to keep an eye on this one!