Starship Troopers is the pulpy, sci-fi, satire that tried so hard to be a commentary that it seemed to miss its own point. From Paul Verhoeven, the director behind RoboCop (1987) and Total Recall (1990), comes a movie about bugs and fascism. Between the CGI and blatant metaphors, Jim and A.Ron explore the guts and glory of this weird adaptation.
It’s only episode 2 and we’re already getting lost in the Carcosa-like maze of Night Country’s mysteries. Join us for a deep dive into the clues and characters, as well as some wild speculation on murders of the past and present.
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Episode 2 of True Detective Season 4 dropped a metric ton of information on us, making connections to cases of the past as well as seasons of the past. We just finished our first watch and we’re dying to talk about it.
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Lunchtime! A couple of listeners sent in some cool gifts! Catch the unboxing here. Get the line up on the upcoming star-studded Groundhog Day Marathon stream. Anyone interested in helping Bald Move renovate their Groundhog Day web page? There is potential Star Trek coverage coming down the pike. Find out which state has the most Club Bald Move members and more on this episode of LWJ&A!
AppleTV+’s For All Mankind Season 4 has reentered the atmosphere. As this season splashes down, Jim and A.Ron are here to discuss their thoughts and listener feedback. Hear about how actress Krys Marshall wanted this season to end for her character Dani. And finally, Jim and A.Ron have some hopes and predictions for the Season 5 we hope we get!
It’s the season finale of Fargo Season 5, did Noah Hawley pull it off? The overall plot and the character of Munch gave this season a Grimm’s Fairy Tale feel. This was one of the best episodes of the season, Juno Temple gives a great performance and Roy is finally taken down. Hear Jim and A.Ron’s thoughts and your feedback as we sign off on this season of Fargo.
In the 48 hours that True Detective Season 4 Episode 1 has premiered, there has been an explosion of theories. Jim and A.Ron have the connections and quandaries that you’re looking for. What do Edgar Allan Poe’s writings have to do with this? Did you catch the tie-ins from season 1? And hear about the Inuit myth that appears in the episode.
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Grab a can of Lone Star and listen in on the first episode of True Detective Season 4. Jim and A.Ron travel into the polar night to analyze, explore, and theorize for this supernatural-leaning season. Huddle around this podcast and lick the threads with them.
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Lunchtime! Jim is back! Be sure to follow A.Ron on YouTube and Twitch (links below) for Warhammer model painting. Get the info you didn’t know you needed on a horrifying German Christmas classic movie. Jim needs to go watch Farscape, right? From wedding songs to iconic theme songs, Jim and A.Ron have a great lunch to serve up.
Jim is back! He and A.Ron are covering the season finale of AppleTV+’s For All Mankind. The principal characters are catching up to the audience, not always the most exciting thing. It’s a strong show, and even though this season may not have had the thrill of previous seasons, there’s still plenty to enjoy. Bye, Bob!