Episode 58: Best Movie, TV Show and Video Game Adaptations of Original Source Material!
Release Date: 03/15/2023
Episode 84: Predator: Badlands Non-Spoiler Review!
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In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas give their non-spoiler impressions and review of Predator: Badlands. Listen in to find out if the third entry in the revitalized Predator franchise hits as hard with the fellas as it has for fans of the franchise who are praising it for its action, lore, character development and world-building. The fellas also discuss movie franchises that are being rebooted and refreshed, and the actors they’d like to see step in to lead those franchises. And of course, all the movies and TV shows they've been watching are discussed as well! There’s...
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Episode 83: Is The Video Game Industry Pricing Out Its Fans and Community?!
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In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas discuss industry-wide events impacting the video game community due to drastic increases in video game console and subscription service prices. More specifically, they share their thoughts on Microsoft and the unprecedented price hike to their Xbox "Series" consoles and Game Pass subscription service. The fellas also get into a detailed discussion about their thoughts and impressions playing PlayStation's most recent console exclusive "Ghost of Yotei". In addition, all the other video games, movies, TV shows and comic books the fellas...
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Episode 82: The Real Possibility of a Marvel and DC Crossover Film!!
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In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas discuss the “real” possibility of a Marvel and DC crossover film with some of their most popular comic-book characters appearing in a movie together. They also discuss what they’ve been watching and playing over the last few weeks as well. There’s all this and more in episode 82 of The Fun Waste of Time! FWT Website: thefunwasteoftime.com FWT Email: Be sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and all other major podcast platforms!
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Bonus Episode: I Find Myself Involved In A Home Theater Controversy...
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In this bonus episode, Tarrus addresses a controversy he finds himself involved in with a home theater business. Listen in as he shares details about the situation and provides an explanation regarding the outcome. FWT Website: thefunwasteoftime.com FWT Email: podcast@thefunwasteoftime.com Be sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and all other major podcast platforms!
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Episode 81: Home Theater Xperience (HTX) - 2025 Upgrades to "The Fun Waste of Time Theater"!
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In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas begin with the "Home Theater Xperience (HTX)" segment of the show, where Tarrus gives an updated walkthrough of all the upgrades he's made to his "Home Cinema" in 2025. Be sure to stick around because it's a fun one! The fellas also discuss the "rumored" drama going-on on the set of Avengers: Doomsday. Apparently, there's been some sort of altercation between Robert Downey Jr. and another popular, outspoken actor while shooting the film. In addition, there have been rumors of the film shooting with an unfinished script, further...
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Episode 80: Marvel's "Fantastic Four: First Steps" Review!
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In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas review Marvel's most recent entry in the MCU, "Fantastic Four: First Steps"! Listen in as they share thoughts and impressions on whether they feel the movie captures the essence of the characters and the heart of the comic book. And of course, all the movies, TV shows and video games the fellas have been watching and playing are discussed as well. There's all this and more in episode 80 of The Fun Waste of Time! FWT Website: thefunwasteoftime.com FWT Email: Be sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube, Apple Podcast,...
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Episode 79: James Gunn's "Superman" Review and PlayStation's "Ghost of Yotei" State of Play!
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In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas give a non-spoiler and spoiler review of the first movie in James Gunn’s new DC universe, “Superman”. Listen in as the fellas share their thoughts and impressions on whether they feel this iteration of Superman competes or exceeds other versions of the character put on the big screen. The fellas also discuss the latest PlayStation State of Play featuring a deep dive of Sucker Punch Productions' next big triple-A title in their Ghost franchise, “Ghost of Yotei”. There’s all this and more in episode 79 of The Fun Waste of Time! FWT...
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Episode 78: Summer 2025 Video Game Showcase Season Has Arrived!
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In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas discuss new video game announcements and first-look gameplay reveals for previously announced video games from the Summer 2025 Video Game Showcases. They also give their thoughts, impressions and a non-spoiler review of the phenomenal animated film, Predator: Killer of Killers. There's all this and more in episode 78 of The Fun Waste of Time! FWT Website: thefunwasteoftime.com FWT Email: podcast@thefunwasteoftime.com
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Episode 76: Amazon Studios Has Creative Control of the James Bond Franchise?!
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In this episode of the Fun Waste of Time, all the fellas, but one, bought a new gaming device, the PlayStation Portal. The fellas discuss their experiences using the PS Portal in various scenarios and whether they feel the device is worth the purchase. In Movies and TV, the fellas discuss Jeff Bezos’ Amazon MGM Studios taking creative control of the James Bond franchise from its original caretakers and their plans to expand the James Bond IP and universe. Is this a good thing? Does Amazon have the track record with its lineup of Prime TV shows and movies to give...
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Episode 77: "Official" Superman Trailer and Rumored Dispute at Disney Over MCU X-Men Introduction!
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In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, special guest Jiles "JZilla" McCoy hangs out with the fellas to discuss the "official" Superman trailer and if it's excited them enough to make an opening-day trip to the commercial theater. They also discuss the rumors circulating about Marvel Studios Head Kevin Feige and Disney CEO Bob Iger being at odds about how to introduce the X-Men and mutants into the MCU. Feige wants a more socially-conscious approach (which falls in line with traditional themes present in the X-Men mythos), while Iger wants a more toned-down, big-event-focused film and...
info_outlineIn this episode of “The Fun Waste of Time” as a result of “The Last of Us” TV show being such a great adaptation to the video game, it got the fellas thinking about other adaptations of original source material that were done well. The fellas have a deep dive discussion about movie, TV show and video game adaptations they feel did justice to its original source material. To make the conversation even more interesting, they expand the discussion to include content not “officially” based on a specific source material, but so similar in tone and done so well, they could be considered the spiritual successor of that source material. It’s a FASCINATING discussion that will have you thinking about what content you’d put into these categories!
The fellas also discuss the recent gameplay reveal and developer update for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. With the lukewarm to negative reception the game has received from the gaming community, are the fellas in the same camp or are they more optimistic about the game?!
Bethesda’s Starfield release date trailer is discussed and a few fellas on the show have an “honest” discussion about their feelings on Game Pass and its offerings. Buckle up because it’s a good one!
In addition, movies, TV shows and video games the fellas are watching and playing are discussed as well. Movies and TV shows discussed are Scream 6, Star Trek: Picard Season 3, The Good Doctor, The Rookie, The Mandalorian Season 3, Jared from Subway: Catching a Monster, Farmer Wants a Wife, Snowfall and more. Video games discussed include Hogwarts Legacy, TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge and more.
There’s all this and so much more in episode 58 of The Fun Waste of Time!