Regular Joes Podcast
They're into Movies and Toys and TV Shows, Comics and Collecting and Super Heroes, there's no end to the useless stuff they know, but don't call them Geeks, they're just Regular Joes!
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454: The RICC Sniff Test 2024
10/25/2024
454: The RICC Sniff Test 2024
As the Regular Joe’s annual outing to the Rhode Island Comic Con draws near it’s time for the Joe’s review of the guest list for the convention. While normal folks may be contemplating which celebrity guests they are most interested in getting autographs from, the hosts have their own, sometimes humorous, and other times awkward, way of articulating their own preferences. Yes, it’s time again for Sign, Smell or Pass, where the Joes ID who they want to get autographs from, or who they just want to get in close proximity to. Really, it’s not as creepy as it sounds. There’s also updates from Dave and Barry‘s recent excursions and the usual Random Topics. Thanks for listening!
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544: Gone Too Soon?
10/18/2024
544: Gone Too Soon?
Remember that TV show, the one with that guy, that woman, and the (fill in plot device here.) Remember how great it was, and then it was just gone? This week the Regular Joe’s pay tribute to the one hit wonders. Single-Season TV shows, that captured our interest, but never really sprouted roots. Most faded into obscurity. Some like Firefly and Battlestar Galactica gained cult status. While others have survived only in the collective consciousness, or on cable rerun channels. The Joes run down several of their favorite short run shows going back to the 70s. And, along the way, realize that, while many of these shows never found an audience, they clearly made a lasting impression. There’s also the usual Random Topics! Thanks for listening!
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543: In Space, No One Can Hear You … Sew
10/11/2024
543: In Space, No One Can Hear You … Sew
This week the Regular Joe’s sit down with Adam Ezekiel, costume designer and maker, who operates the website, nostromocrew.com. Adam’s niche, and passion, is crafting meticulously accurate replicas of the patches, insignia and crew uniforms from the film Alien (1979). He explains how he got started, and the incredible effort he put into recreating the screen used wardrobe. Also, his interesting connections to Allen Romulus, the most recent entry in the Alien franchise. Adam’s work is truly amazing. Among his customers are Adam Savage, Dave and Tod … who placed an order while they recorded. And there’s also the usual Random Topics! Thanks for listening!
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542: You're Watching it Wrong
10/04/2024
542: You're Watching it Wrong
This week, the Regular Joe’s joined by Irregular Joe’s, Derryl DePriest and Brian Mix, revisit the Marvel Cinematic Universe Catalog from a different perspective, or perhaps a few different perspectives. Ultimately the question becomes which, Marvel films do you find compelling enough to rewatch, whether you stumble upon them while randomly channel surfing, spot them while scrolling the channel menu, queue up a streaming channel, or if you’re really old-school, loading physical media. Along the way, it becomes clear that there’s apparently no one way to watch TV. Some find other’s methods unusual, still others are downright perplexed why anyone would ever watch a reformatted, edited, commercial interrupted, fragment of a film they own. There’s also the usual Random Topics, and a round of What’s in the Box which includes a Holy Grail Barry has been seeking for a very long time. Thanks for listening!
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541: Penguin All Along
09/27/2024
541: Penguin All Along
This week a pair of C list characters from DC and Marvel debut new limited run series on Max and Disney+. Agatha all along is a spin off of WandaVision (2021) and a reimagining of Witch Agatha Harkness, a supporting character in Marvel comics going back to 1970. The Penguin aka Oswald Cobblepot, (here renamed Oswald Cobb) has been a Batman adversary since 1941. More recent outings have morphed him from an umbrella and fowl obsessed novelty villain into a grotesque, twisted and sinister character. This most recent incarnation from The Batman (2022) casts an unrecognizable Colin Farrell as a low-level mobster on the rise in a recently broken Gotham City. One episode in, which of these two offerings do the Regular Joe’s find the most engaging? The Joe’s also take a first look at an extended teaser/trailer for Thunderbolts* and cover the usual Random Topics. Thanks for listening!
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540: Fall Preview Edition 2024
09/20/2024
540: Fall Preview Edition 2024
Back in the day, when large console TVs dominated American living rooms, the harsh reality of back to school was blunted by the fact that September also heralded the premiere of the new Fall TV shows. That era is long behind us. ABC, CBS and NBC no longer hold sway over our viewing habits, as cable and streaming options offer seeming infinite choices of content year round. So, are there still upcoming things this fall worth watching? The Regular Joes dig in, with some optimism, a fair bit of skepticism, and a dose of, “we’ll wait and see.” There’s also the usual random topics, and a virtual cornucopia of other segments some not revisited for several years. Thanks for listening!
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539: 60’s Sci Fi Double Feature
09/13/2024
539: 60’s Sci Fi Double Feature
This week Barry, Brian, Dave and Tod take a look at two films nearly old enough to collect Social Security. Robinson Crusoe on Mars (1964) is an often mentioned childhood favorite of Dave’s which claims to be “Scientifically Authentic.” Which might be credible had the film been made in 1864. On the plus side, it has Adam West (briefly) and a monkey in a space suit, so how bad can it be? An automated distress beacon draws an unsuspecting ship to a barren planet. The crew find a derelict spacecraft once piloted by gigantic beings. And ultimately fall prey to creatures seeking host bodies. Several plot elements of Brian’s suggestion, Planet of The Vampires (1965) will seem familiar. The low budget Italian film, directed by the legendary Mario Bava, is surprisingly entertaining despite, SPOILER having no actual vampires. There’s also the usual Random Topics, and a round of What’s in the Box. Thanks for listening!
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538: The Real Housewives of the Regular Joes
09/06/2024
538: The Real Housewives of the Regular Joes
This week the Regular Joes gathered for their annual summer barbecue. It’s rare that the hosts are in one place at one time, and it’s even less often that their spouses are all together as well. This time around, in an exercise that at least one of the hosts thought might “end badly,” the Joe’s asked questions of their wives. Some of the answers are surprising, some not so much. It's the no What’s in the Box, no Random Topics, all Wives edition of the Regular Joes Podcast. As always, Thanks for Listening!
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537: In Space No One Can Hear You Sequel
08/30/2024
537: In Space No One Can Hear You Sequel
An Aliens franchise film is not typically the sort of thing the goes unnoticed. Nevertheless Aliens: Romulus snuck up on the Joes like a Xenomorph in a tight crawl space. Unless you have been living on a distant mining colony you have likely heard Romulus is both doing well at the box office and has found favor with viewers and critics alike. Something the last four films largely failed to do. The Joes dig into the, often familiar, elements that make Alien Romulus both a good sequel and good onboarding film for those new to the franchise. Note: there will be SPOILERS. They also catch up on Random Topics and do a quick round of What’s in the Box. Thanks for listening!
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536: Con Men
08/23/2024
536: Con Men
This week Brian Mix stops by to catch up on his recent barnstorming tour across the country. The who, what, where and when of the events and conventions he hit leave the other Joes seriously jealous of Brian’s “retirement.” Barry and Dave also attended a con , yes just one. But, based on their report, TerrificCon sounds … well, terrific. If you doubt this we need only say two words, “Cobie Smulders.” And of could, there’s also a pretty extensive run down of Random topics. Thanks for listening!
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535: Dark Knight, Disney and Dragons
08/16/2024
535: Dark Knight, Disney and Dragons
This week the Regular Joes let Tod talk about Batman the Caped Crusader, the animated series he has been waiting for since 1995 (when Fox dumbed down Batman the Animated series). Does this simultaneously updated and retro take on The Dark Knight hold up to Paul Dini’s original series? Could Anything? You will likely need to watch more than one episode to find out. Next up the Talk D 23 the DisneyPalooza of Theme Park, MCU, Star Wars and every thing else Disney announcements. And then they talk about House of Dragons, for a minute or so. There’s also 2/3 of a round of What’s in the Box and the usual Random topics. Thanks for listening!
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534: “I am Marvel Jesus”
08/09/2024
534: “I am Marvel Jesus”
There are people who say the era of Summer blockbusters is behind us. There are also people who say audiences are done with superhero films, and that Marvel Studios has lost its way. Then Deadpool & Wolverine happened, and the three-quel for Marvel’s most annoying, talkative and violent (yes, this includes the Punisher) character, breaks all the rules and has fun doing it. Despite two years of teasers and countless trailers there were still several surprises for the Regular Joes. And they break down the high points, and the … slightly lesser high-points. If you’re one of those folks who likes when the Joes disagree, you may be disappointed with this episode. There will be SPOILERS. They also catch up on Random Topics from the week they were off, do a quick round of What’s in the Box … and we discover “Dave’s Willow.” Thanks for listening!
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533: Acolyte Therapy
07/26/2024
533: Acolyte Therapy
The last few weeks have been rough on Barry. Few people have as deep and abiding love for Star Wars as he does. But, sometimes love hurts. While other, so-called Star Wars fans, wanted nothing more than to tear down The Acolyte, Barry did his best to remain optimistic. And with the courage and valor of a Jedi (at least what we used to expect from a Jedi) he maintained hope til the very end. This week the Regular Joes, plus Jedi Master Brian Mix, perform a postmortem on The Acolyte. What were its strengths, and where did it come up short? The question remains, how do you have all the tools for greatness and put together something that looks like this? Hopefully lessons were learned. And now we turn our hopes to Skeleton Crew and Andor season 2. Thanks for listening!
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532: Holly Want
07/19/2024
532: Holly Want
Do you have an empty wall or perhaps shelf in your home or office that needs just the right object to help tie the room together? Might we suggest the original art from the Key Largo movie poster? Or perhaps a screen used Star Wars Y-Wing model? You are in luck as the Regular Joes will be happy to serve as your interior design consultants. You do have extra cash, right? Because this shopping trip is not gonna be cheap. This week, the Regular Joe’s preview Heritage Auctions upcoming (July 25 - 26) Hollywood Signature Auction, featuring items from old Hollywood to the Marvel Studios Era. There really is something for everyone … to at least covet. Additionally, though they try to avoid it, a bit of talk of Star Wars: The Acolyte slips in. And of course there’s also the usual Random Topics. Thanks for listening!
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531: 5 on Deck
07/12/2024
531: 5 on Deck
This week the Regular Joes , plus the Irregular Joes got together to hang out for Tod’s birthday. They had a vague idea of a few topics they were going to talk about, but in true RJ style never actually got there. Instead they got to catch up on Derryl and Brian’s recent adventures and cover an even wider than usual scope of Random Topics and an organic (some might say meandering) round of What’s in the Box. Thanks for listening!
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530: Sith - Kabob
07/05/2024
530: Sith - Kabob
This week the Regular Joes wrap up Dark Matter on Apple TV+. Covering the, at times perplexing, conclusion. Come on people, this is Quantum Physics. How much do you really want us to dumb it down for you? They also catch up on The Acolyte, The Disney+ Star Wars series which has garnered mostly good critic reviews, while fan reviews remain in the basement … or possibly sub-basement. The Joes weigh in on episode 5, considered by many to be the high point of the series so far … unless of course you are a Jedi red shirt, then not so much. To date two of the Joes are softening on the show a bit, while the third remains unmoved. And, of course, there’s also the usual Random Topics. Thanks for listening!
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Ep 529: Dark Matter, Minus One
06/28/2024
Ep 529: Dark Matter, Minus One
If recent episodes have left you thinking the Regular Joe’s are now just grumpy old men who don’t like anything, this week they mix things up a bit. It has taken six months, but now everyone has watched Godzilla Minus One. The story of a giant monster that attacks Japan. Sorry, if that was a SPOILER. Here’s another one, it’s freaking awesome! Just when you thought the multiverse had become a tired, clichéd, trope, the Apple TV+ adaptation of the Blake Crouch novel Dark Matter will make you rethink that position, as well as what you thought was going on in the show. There’s also the usual Random Topics and a round of What’s on my Workbench. Thanks for listening!
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Ep 528: This is NOT the Show You Are Looking For
06/21/2024
Ep 528: This is NOT the Show You Are Looking For
After some well needed vacation, and some business travel, the Regular Joe’s are all back. This week they talk about the new Disney+ Star Wars series The Acolyte. Unless you’ve been really tuned out (if you have, good for you) It’s likely you’ve heard this show has set all time records with Star Wars fans … but not in the good way. The Joe’s talk about what they’ve seen so far, how they feel about it, and try to get a handle on why there’s so much dislike for this particular show. Is it too woke, or is it just bad? Is it possible it manages to do both well enough to alienate a huge swath of Star Wars fans? Can thousands of dudes living in their mom’s basement really be wrong? If you’re not particularly into The Acolyte, the Joe’s also talk about a few other things they’re watching now. They also cover the usual Random Topics and squeeze in a round of What’s in the Box. Thanks for listening!
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Ep 527: Star Trek: Discovery - Boldly Gone
06/07/2024
Ep 527: Star Trek: Discovery - Boldly Gone
From early images of redesigned Klingons to a showrunner who departed before the first episode aired, Star Trek Discovery has had its challenges. As the first series of the “Nu-Trek” era Discovery was tasked with bringing in a new generation of viewers and appeasing existing Trek fans. While it did not always succeed with the later goal, in five seasons, over seven years, Discovery proved there was still an audience for Star Trek. Its legacy lives on Strange New Worlds and the upcoming Star Trek: Star Fleet Academy. This week the Joes sum up their thoughts on the series final outing and its long journey from a prequel to the original series to charting the far future of the future. And of course, there’s also the usual Random Topics. Thanks for listening!
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Ep 526: Trekonderoga 2024
05/31/2024
Ep 526: Trekonderoga 2024
This week it’s a Regular Joes full house as Dave, Barry and Tod are joined by Derryl DePriest and Brian Mix for a RJP catch up episode. Derryl and Brian fill us in on their trip to the Star Trek Set Tour in Ticonderoga NY, we do our usual round of Discovery bashing and it all concludes with a major technical difficulty. As always, thanks for listening.
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Ep 525: Attack of the Legendary Producer
05/17/2024
Ep 525: Attack of the Legendary Producer
This week, the Regular Joes pay tribute to the late great Roger Corman (1926-2024) very likely the most prolific B movie Producer/Director ever. Whether you saw a bootleg copy of the never released first Fantastic Four (1994) film, rocked out with the Ramones and Riff Randall in Rock ‘n’ Roll High School (1979) or savored the 1960’s Vincent Price Edgar Allan Poe adaptations that made the afternoon movie circuit in the 70s. It’s almost impossible to have not been exposed to his work. Few creators have left such a large footprint … just as few creators have made as many films about gigantic human beings trampling things. The Joe’s also take a look at the first episode of Dark Matter on Apple plus. Which is based on a book by Blake Crouch that Tod really likes. Even if you are thinking you are over the idea of a multiverse you should give this one a try. Wait … was that a SPOILER? There also What’s in the Box and the usual Random Topics. Thanks for Listening!
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Ep 524: Should it Stay, or Should it Go Now...
05/10/2024
Ep 524: Should it Stay, or Should it Go Now...
This week the Joes address the side effects of a lifetime of collecting. At some point you need to go through the accumulated detritus to find that overlooked box containing the Ark of the Covenant, and decide whether or not to keep that old sled marked “Rosebud.” In May the Fourth news, there also another Trailer for the Star Wars: The Acolyte, which may represent a bold new direction for the Star Wars franchise … or possibly not. Barry and Tod address the series ending of clone era saga, The Bad Batch, which leaves a big animated hole in the Star Wars universe. And, in passing, they talk about this week’s Discovery Episode (SPOILER: Burnham takes yet another bonding field trip) which might otherwise have been completely forgotten by now. And of course, there’s also the usual Random Topics. Thanks for listening!
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Ep 523: Toxic & Radioactive
05/03/2024
Ep 523: Toxic & Radioactive
Zack Snyder, the guy who gave us Rebel Moon Part 1: A Child of Fire late last year is back with the second installment in his would be original franchise. Normally we would write something here intended to make you curious as to what the Regular Joes thought of this film. SPOILER, they did not like Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver any more than anyone else. But you still get to hear why. They also take a look at Fallout, Amazon’s most recent video game inspired offering. Between Resident Evil, The Witcher (sort of), Halo, The Last of Us etc. the idea of adapting a video game universe for TV is not new. Some just work better than others. See what the non-gamer dude Regular Joes think about this retro, futuristic, post apocalyptic, action/comedy series. The slow march to the end of Star Trek: Discovery continues with an episode that at least uses sets from the show they would rather be watching. There’s also the usual Random Topics and around of What’s in the Box. Thanks for listening!
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John Trimble: Boldly Go
04/27/2024
John Trimble: Boldly Go
While not every Star Trek fan knows the name Trimble, every true Star Trek fan should. This past week we lost John Trimble, husband of BJo (Betty JoAnn) Trimble, two SciFi fans who stepped up in big way in the 1960’s and had a galaxy sized impact on the things we love. As a tribute we replay our 2020 interview with John and Bjo, from episode 347: The Trouble with TrImbles, where we sit down with them and longtime friend Brian Mix to get the story behind the legend right from the source. Thanks for Listening!
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Ep 522: Just Keep Walking
04/26/2024
Ep 522: Just Keep Walking
This week, the Regular Joe’s wrap up their brief return to the crowded (by walkers and spin offs) landscape of The Walking Dead to discuss the now completed six episode run of Walking Dead: Those Who Live. Do Rick and Michonne get a happily ever after? More importantly, do we really care? And also, which Regular Joe (rhymes with Scary Way) bailed out, and couldn’t make it through a lousy six episodes? They also take a moment to talk about the fourth episode of the 5th and final season of Star Trek Discovery, which Tod “did not hate.” So that’s something. Lastly, because there has to be something good, they take a look at the just dropped Deadpool Wolverine trailer … which includes almost no references to cocaine. There’s also the usual random topics in the rare round of What’s on my Workbench as we catch up on Dave’s recent experience carving up bodies in his basement. Thanks for Listening!
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Ep 521: Regular Random
04/19/2024
Ep 521: Regular Random
This week, the regular Regular Joe’s are joined by Irregular Joes, Darryl DePriest and Brian Mix to catch up and touch on a number of random topics. They start off with a rundown of some recent auction acquisitions, then wade in their collective stream of consciousness until it’s time for What’s in The Box. Unless this is your first episode, you know the drill. Thanks for listening!
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Ep 520: DISCO Fever !!!
04/12/2024
Ep 520: DISCO Fever !!!
Star Trek: Discovery is back and the reviews are in. “It’s so much better than Strange New Worlds.“ - Tod “This could make me forget about sex and pizza.” - Dave “Who needs Star Wars, give me more Disco!” - Barry. Wait … sorry. April Fool’s was Last week. Star Trek: Discovery is back. And it’s the final season … so that’s something. Now that Dave and the rest of the world is caught up, the Joes wrap up 3 Body Problem, Netflix concise adaptation of Liu Cixin’s novel Three Body Problem. The only question that remains is, will we have to wait 400 years to see what happens next? There’s also the usual Random Topics and another round of What’s in the Box. Thanks for listening!
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Ep 519: In Space No One Can Hear You Yawn
04/05/2024
Ep 519: In Space No One Can Hear You Yawn
In 1979 Ridley Scott combined, sci-fi, suspense, and a the nightmares of H. R. Giger to create the groundbreaking film Alien. Seven years later James Cameron doubled down, giving us the sci-fi, action thriller, Aliens. After these two films Alien(s) fans eagerly awaited the next bold, innovative pivot, they would see in this franchise. They’re still kind of waiting. This August the folks at 21st Century Fox (recently consumed alive by Disney) take another turn at bat with, Aliens: Romulus, which reportedly falls in between the two watchable films. The Regular Joe’s take a look at the trailer and chart their hopes and fears. In Aliens, Carter Burke was such a perfect soulless, corporate hack that audiences cheered when he died horribly. Recently Marvel, the current license holder for the Aliens comics, released a “What if Carter Burke had lived? story. Because they continue to cling for hope that something good will float to the surface in the oily, stagnant pool of the Alien franchise the Joes read it and let you know what they think. There’s also the usual, Random Topics and a round of What’s in the Box. Thanks for listening?
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Ep 518: Aliens and Ghosts and Sandworms, Oh My!
03/29/2024
Ep 518: Aliens and Ghosts and Sandworms, Oh My!
As few mortals can consume media at Tod’s pace this week the Regular Joes take a SPOILER FREE pass at two recent film that two of the three have seen. First is Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire the newest entry in the recently resuscitated 1980’s franchise. Next is Dune Part II, the somewhat more honestly titled, follow up to Dune (2021). But first, they address the alien in the room. Three Body Problem, the novel by Chinese author, Liu Cixin, was considered by many to be unadaptable for film or TV. Despite this, there are actually two adaptations, a Chinese made version, Three Body (2023), spanning 30 episodes that you can stream on Peacock, and the far more approachable 8 episode version that is at the top of the Netflix charts this week. Created in part by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, the duo behind Game of Thrones (for better or worse) this epic story may prove every bit as challenging to scale down to the small screen … but, three episodes in, it’s pretty good. There’s also the usual Random Topics and yet another round of What’s in the Box. Thanks for listening!
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Ep 517: Past Masters
03/22/2024
Ep 517: Past Masters
Over the last quarter century, Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg have collaborated to spotlight the extraordinary contributions of the greatest generation in the Second World War. Following the universally lauded Band of Brothers (2001) and its successor The Pacific (2010) their most recent effort, Masters of the Air just completed its Apple TV + tour of duty. The Regular Joes deliver a post mission debrief, covering the high points and most resonant elements of the series. Like Barry and Dave you may have missed the 2019 Guy Ritchie film The Gentlemen, but now he’s back with a follow up series, likewise titled The Gentleman, on Netflix. If you like darkly, humorous British crime dramas, this may be just your cup of tea. The Joe’s give their take on the first episode, and then some. There’s also the usual, Random Topics and a round of What’s in the Box. Thanks for listening!
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