Two Middle Aged Guys Trying to Work it All Out

Two friends in their middle ages discuss topics (mostly dealing with pop culture) through the lens of their lives and relationship. Now in the middle parts of their lives, memory is failing and the past is more apocryphal than accurate. Come along with Two Middle Aged Guys Trying to Work it All Out.

Alien: The Franchise 11/25/2024

Alien: The Franchise On podcasts, no one can hear you scream. Uh ... that might not be correct. Anyway, check out this episode of Two Middle Aged Guys Trying to Work it All Out as they talk about every movie in the beloved Alien franchise. /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/34136376

David Bowie (part two) 11/11/2024

David Bowie (part two) The wait is over. Listen to Two Middle Aged Guys Trying to Work it All Out discuss the back half of David Bowie's incredible catalogue. We cover Let's Dance to Blackstar. We also gush a little bit. /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/33879402

TMAG Election Special 11/02/2024

TMAG Election Special Join us for our timeliest episode ever. The TMAG Election Special. The zeitgeist is palpable. /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/33682712

Halloween with The Retro Gamers 10/28/2024

Halloween with The Retro Gamers Join Dave, Chris, Anthony, and Larry as they celebrate Spooky Month with a discussion of obscure horror movies. Will the movies be scarier or the fact that they've spent their lives watching movies no one else has heard about? Check out The Retro Gamers at https://www.facebook.com/retrogamerspodcast /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/33615682

Collecting 10/14/2024

Collecting Chris and Dave have collected many things. Many things. I guess that makes them perfect to try to work out what collecting means in the world today and for them in the middle age where they find themselves. /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/33447682

David Bowie (part one) 09/30/2024

David Bowie (part one) Sometimes it’s appropriate to step away from the jokes and present a topic with the utmost seriousness. Today, TMAG tackles our biggest topic yet. This topic is so big that we only got through half of it, but the solemn promise we make to you, dear listeners, is that we will complete this monumental task. Today we discuss the artistic work of the Thin White Duke himself, Mr. David Bowie. This episode covers his self-titled debut album through Scary Monsters. Oh, and the episode still has plenty of jokes, so that stuff I said earlier, forget it. /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/33231982

TMAG Short #5: Yesterday 09/16/2024

TMAG Short #5: Yesterday Since Chris is the only person who remembers the Beatles, it's only fitting that this would be a Dave-less TMAG Shorts episode. /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/33039787

TMAG Short #4: Alien: Romulus 09/02/2024

TMAG Short #4: Alien: Romulus Join Chris for a TMAG Short about a few thoughts he had about Alien: Romulus. Does the newest entry in this long-standing franchise get blown out an airlock? /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/32764137

Catching Up (Again) 08/19/2024

Catching Up (Again) It's our second catch up episode! What can we say? Sometimes the world moves faster than the podcast and we need to cover some things we missed. Strap in for discussion on vacations, giant bugs, romhacking.net, summer movies, what we've been streaming, and more! /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/32613782

The Nintendo Wii 08/05/2024

The Nintendo Wii We talk about the Wii! Two Middle Aged Guys Trying to Work it All Out acknowledges the mediocrity of that opening joke and formally apologizes. The rest of the episode features biting humor, intelligent commentary, and cherished memories of Nintendo's little console that introduced gaming to huge new demographics. /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/32440687

TMAG Short #3: Deadpool & Wolverine 07/29/2024

TMAG Short #3: Deadpool & Wolverine In this short episode of Two Middle Aged Guys Trying to Work it All Out, Dave saw Deadpool & Wolverine and breaks the 4th wall to say some things about it. /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/32334612

Rewriting Star Wars: The Acolyte 07/22/2024

Rewriting Star Wars: The Acolyte Could we do it better? In this episode of Two Middle Aged Guys Trying to Work it All Out we take a different turn in our commentary about Star Wars: The Acolyte. Instead of just criticizing and complaining, we turned on our thinking brains and have come up with two pitches for how we would have handled the story of the Acolyte. You, dear listener, get to decide which Acolyte you prefer. Disney's, Dave's, or Chris's. Humbly submitted for your approval, Two Middle Aged Guys Trying to Work it All Out. Also, check out Charlie Hopkinson's hilarious YouTube channel for his amazing take on The Acolyte and many other things. /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/32241487

Role Reversal 07/08/2024

Role Reversal Actors playing against type?!? Say it isn't so! In this episode of Two Middle Aged Guys Trying to Work it all Out, Dave and Chris discuss actors known for dramatic works who have done amazing turns in comedy roles. And that discussion wouldn't be complete without also discussing actors known for comedy that have done amazing turns in dramatic roles. No typecasting in this episode! /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/32046447

The Lord of the Rings for Non-Fantasy People 06/24/2024

The Lord of the Rings for Non-Fantasy People Dave doesn't like fantasy, but he loves The Lord of the Rings. Why? Join Two Middle Aged Guys Trying to Work it All Out as they spend way too much time examining why The Lord of the Rings can appeal to everyone and not just fans who read thousands of pages of high fantasy in a single sitting. Also, some Pop Tart talk. /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/31838317

Emergency Episode #1: Star Wars: The Acolyte 06/13/2024

Emergency Episode #1: Star Wars: The Acolyte Dave rang the siren and Chris responded to the first ever TMAG Emergency Episode. A new Star Wars show arrived on Disney+ and your two favorite Middle Aged Guys have some opinions. (Legal disclaimer: We cannot verify, nor do we take any liability for actually being your two favorite Middle Aged Guys, that was simple rhetoric and by capitalizing "Middle Aged Guys" we are indicating that it is part of the brand and not a general statement that we are, in fact, your two favorite middle aged guys. We would hope that you would reserve that honor for family members, mentors, and the like.) /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/31730167

Rifftrax's Michael J. Nelson on Comedy and Faith 06/10/2024

Rifftrax's Michael J. Nelson on Comedy and Faith This is the biggest episode of Two Middle Aged Guys Trying to Work it All Out ever! Join us as we welcome comedy legend Michael J. Nelson to the show. We wanted to spare Mike the same old questions about riffing on bad movies and instead spent our time talking about how a man of faith navigates a career in professional comedy. Lock in for a very interesting and genuine conversation about living the life you feel you should live. We also slipped in a couple of questions about riffing on bad movies. An incredible heart-felt thanks to Mike for taking the time to talk to us. This is one of those times where meeting your hero worked out for the best. Find more Mike at... /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/31679097

TMAG Shorts #2: The New Atari 06/03/2024

TMAG Shorts #2: The New Atari There was a seismic shift in the world of Atari (or maybe just a small dirt pile that slid a little). Either way, Dave is here to talk about Atari acquiring Intellivision. What does the future hold? Find out in this TMAG Short! /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/31577912

Forgotten Movies 05/28/2024

Forgotten Movies We forgot this topic! Well, sorta. Today's topic is Forgotten Movies as in movies that we saw, but we had no memory of until something else in life brought it rushing back to us. Listen as Dave and Chris relive some cinema trauma in this episode of Two Middle Aged Guys Trying to Work it All Out. /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/31499752

A Conversation with Rifftrax's Conor Lastowka 05/13/2024

A Conversation with Rifftrax's Conor Lastowka It's a big day for Two Middle Aged Guys Trying to Work it All Out. Listen as Dave and Chris revisit the topic of "Figuring out the Funny," but this time with some authority! Conor Lastowka, Senior Writer and Performer for Rifftrax, Co-Host of the hilarious podcast 372 Pages We'll Never Get Back, and author of two laugh out loud novels is in TMAG Studios to help us understand the art and craft of being funny. 372 Pages We'll Never Get Back: https://372pages.com/ The Pole Vault Championship of the Entire Universe: https://www.amazon.com/Pole-Vault-Championship-Entire-Universe-ebook/dp/B0797FQ8X4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517680899&sr=8-1&keywords=lastowka+pole+vault Gone Whalin': https://www.amazon.com/Gone-Whalin-Conor-Lastowka-ebook/dp/B00GFVCFWO/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1558540268&sr=8-1-fkmrnull Rifftrax: https://www.rifftrax.com/ Conor's X: https://twitter.com/clastowka Conor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conorlastowka/ /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/31194047

The Doors 04/29/2024

The Doors Is everybody in? Is everybody in? Is everybody in? The ceremony is about to begin. Listen as Two Middle Aged Guys Trying to Work it All Out swim to the moon and climb through the tide on this trip through the history and music of the rock band The Doors! No one here gets out alive as Dave and Chris talk about how they were introduced to The Doors, an album-by-album analysis, and working out the legacy of The Doors. This episode contains music clips. It is our belief that we are using these in accordance with the Fair Use Doctrine. We are not profiting from this episode. /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/30967743

Dune 04/15/2024

Dune The kids these days only know one Dune--well, I guess technically two Dune movies telling one story. But a select few of us older folks know there is a long history of Dune on film, on TV and yes even in book form! Even with that history, for a long, long time Dune barely registered on the pop culture meter and it certainly wasn't cool. Join Chris and Dave as they break down the history of this science fiction epic and try to figure out what is the best Dune. /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/30797668

Twin Peaks 04/01/2024

Twin Peaks "Diane, Two Middle Aged Guys Trying to Work it All Out have done an episode on one of my favorite topics. That would be the town of Twin Peaks. I know I've told you about the coffee and cherry pie there, Diane. Still, there's something troubling about that town. Perhaps Two Middle Aged Guys can help me unravel the mystery of Twin Peaks. Oh, and Diane, fish does not go in a percolator." /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/30622363

Alternative Versions 03/18/2024

Alternative Versions In this episode of Two Middle Aged Guys Trying to Work it All Out, join different versions of Dave and Chris as ... wait, that's not right. Different versions of movies! That's what the Two Middle Aged Guys are talking about. Whether its five different cuts of Blade Runner, Special Editions, or some super-secret alternative version exclusives, TMAG is going to work it all out for you! /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/30289303

Me and My Computer Friends 03/04/2024

Me and My Computer Friends If you're roughly the same age as the Two Middle Aged Guys, then you grew up before computers, during computers, and now live in the technologically-controlled landscape that we call life. Join Dave and Chris as they talk about the first computers they ever owned, what computing was like back then, and how it substantially influenced their lives. If you like numbers like 286 and fancy acronyms like IRQ then this episode is for you! If not, listen anyway, it helps the download numbers. /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/30110398

Overlooked Actors 02/19/2024

Overlooked Actors There are those actors that make you laugh, make you cry, and blow your mind with their performances. And no matter what, they never become big stars on the level of a Tom Cruise or a Julia Roberts. It's not fair. But today is a day of justice! Listen as Two Middle Aged Guys Trying to Work it All Out shine a much-deserved spotlight on their favorite overlooked actors. /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/29959098

The Nintendo Entertainment System 02/05/2024

The Nintendo Entertainment System Oh what memories of that little gray box! Join Two Middle Aged Guys as they look back on their childhoods with the Nintendo Entertainment System. /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/29802313

Oppenheimer 01/22/2024

Oppenheimer The episode that everyone has been waiting for since the beginning. Join Two Middle Aged Guys Trying to Work it All Out as they deliver an atmosphere-burning breakdown of Christopher Nolan's latest film, Oppenheimer. Yes. Both Chris and Dave finally saw the movie. /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/29562073

Greatest Voices of Rock 01/08/2024

Greatest Voices of Rock Season 2 of Two Middle Aged Guys Trying to Work it All Out is upon us! Join us for our first episode of 2024 as we figure out the greatest voices in Rock and Roll. And listen as Dave explains some complicated congressional laws! This episode contains music clips. It is our belief that we are using these in accordance with the Fair Use Doctrine. We are not profiting from this episode. /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/29385653

Christmas Trivia Extravaganza 12/24/2023

Christmas Trivia Extravaganza That age old tradition: Celebrating Christmas with a trivia contest. We've all done it. Many families have been bonded together--and broken apart--by this perfectly sensible, and oft-participated in tradition. Join Dave and Chris as they welcome their friends Larry and Anthony from The Retro Gamers Podcast to participate in the first ever TMAG Christmas Trivia Extravaganza! Visit The Retro Gamers Podcast at https://www.youtube.com/@TheRetroGamersPodcast /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/29218888

Innovative and Influential TV 12/18/2023

Innovative and Influential TV Previously on Two Middle Aged Guys ... no, not really. We just used that as a clever intro to an episode focused on TV! Join Dave and Chris and they go through some innovative and influential TV shows. But before that, they'll ruminate on some innovative and influential TV theme songs. If there's anything you could say about this episode, it's certainly innovative and influential. /episode/index/show/3ba938d5-6a29-4e7f-9ce8-d5a098808675/id/29038418

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