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Poptimistic!
Episode 42: 2022, Year of the ADHD Tiger
This week our heroes take an unprompted deep dive into their ADHD struggles and then in true ADHD style, jump around to the pop culture they’re most excited about in 2022!
2022-01-04
1h 03
Poptimistic!
Episode 41: Merry Matrixmas!
This week our heroes are joined by Zach Eastman (Ballyhoo Revue, Reel Nerds) to break down The Matrix: Resurrections, and you guessed it.. Willem Dafoe’s surprisingly large phallus!
2021-12-27
1h 19
Poptimistic!
Episode 40: Fight Night!
Anthony is joined by Aaron to squash their Twitter beefs! Topics include: spicy Spider-Man takes, we tussle about Hawkeye’s first episode, and sponsored by over-sized gift bags!
2021-11-29
1h 09
Poptimistic!
Episode 39: Did You Find It, Son?
This week, chaotic energy reigns as our intrepid hosts bring some weird vibes to this week’s recording! Topics include: Halloween pop culture recap, way too much lewd innuendo, and sponsored by aligning your hip flexors!
2021-11-09
56 min
Poptimistic!
Episode 39: Bally-timistic!
This week, it’s a clash of worlds! Zach Eastman from The Ballyhoo Revue joins Brent in this epic crossover episode! Topics include: burning questions we need Zach to answer, how much we miss Anthony, and sponsored by Pocket Stars!
2021-11-01
1h 26
Episodes – YESTERYEAR BALLYHOO REVUE
Ep. 46: 'The Thing From Another World (1951)' or 'Poptimism in Frozen Hell'
The Bally-BOO! concludes a month of terror with a trip to the wintry north where some THING has been found in the ice. Zach is joined as this expedition by returning guests Anthony Cubba and Brent Ballard (Poptimistic) where they shall all encounter the terror from beyond the stars found in 1951’s THE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD! Gather your flame throwers and be on guard as the boys travail the context surrounding the terrifying stories surrounding on John W. Campbell, puzzle over how Hawks and his team refashioned the novella into something far different from it...
2021-10-29
2h 10
Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue
Ep. 46: 'The Thing From Another World (1951)' or 'Poptimism in Frozen Hell'
The Bally-BOO! concludes a month of terror with a trip to the wintry north where some THING has been found in the ice. Zach is joined as this expedition by returning guests Anthony Cubba and Brent Ballard (Poptimistic) where they shall all encounter the terror from beyond the stars found in 1951's THE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD! Gather your flame throwers and be on guard as the boys travail the context surrounding the terrifying stories surrounding on John W. Campbell, puzzle over how Hawks and his team refashioned the novella into something far different from its source, gaze in awe...
2021-10-29
2h 10
Poptimistic!
Episode 37: Return to Form!
This week our heroes overcome technology and life events to finally re-unite! Topics include: The Matrix: Resurrections trailers, life events (yadda yadda yadda) and our first real honest-to-gosh sponsor!!
2021-09-21
50 min
Poptimistic!
Episode 36: The Alien Franchise w/Special Guest
This week one of our heroes takes a vacation and Anthony is joined by special guest Chandler to talk about the entire franchise of Alien! Why? Because Anthony went on a bender and watched every Alien movie in like two weeks. I think someone should check up on him, make sure he's ok.
2021-08-27
1h 26
Poptimistic!
Episode 35: RIP Trevor Moore and Suicide Squad
This week our heroes mourn the tragic passing of comedy genius Trevor Moore. In his honor, we ask that you binge watch Whitest Kids U Know, or watch the Dinosaur Rap and other assorted clips like Nerf Nuke and Civil War on Drugs. Topics include: 100 Deadly Skills, having a third leg, and mega cat poops.
2021-08-12
54 min
Poptimistic!
Episode 34: Loki Minisode!
This week our heroes put their heads together to tackle the Multiverse in this bite sized episode! Join them as they marvel at Marvel's marvelous take on the Multiverse! Topics include: Lok-she, teasing a real sponsor, and Brent caught more easter eggs than Anthony in Loki!
2021-08-04
35 min
Poptimistic!
Episode 33: Tarkov and Spartacus and Gaslighting, Oh My!
This week our heroes discuss old cheesy TV shows and desperately advertise their social media accounts! Topics include: who came first the Terminator or the egg, full frontal nudity and sponsored by long distance bromance on Discord!
2021-07-30
50 min
Poptimistic!
Joy-a-thon and Black Widow!
Our heroes escape from busy lives to talk about the newest in comic books and a review of Black Widow! Topics include: Brent still hasn't #$%@ing seen Loki, how tall is Tom Cruise, and sponsored by Deflate-A-Dick!
2021-07-15
1h 08
Poptimistic!
Live Show Spectacular!
This week, our heroes meet in person for an all out joy-fest! You can check out the video episode on youtube here: https://bit.ly/3jRMdwd! While you're at it, follow our new Instagram @pop_timistic for future video content! Topics include: Brent does "legal activities", Anthony gets a legal second hand high, and we get lost in each other's eyes.
2021-07-06
54 min
Poptimistic!
Catching Up and Nerd News!
This week our heroes sincerely apologize for the scarcity of content lately and bring you the loopiest weirdest episode yet! Topics include: Brent says a lot of swear words in one sentence, a smattering of nerd news, and sponsored by murdering your nemesis and taking their power!
2021-06-25
55 min
Poptimistic!
Make Stream Love Not Stream Wars
Our heroes don't want to wage Streaming Wars - corporations are doing that for them! They want to talk about the best content you can find! So this week they catch up in a big way and then talk about the best content you can stream right now - and which stream network is the best bang for your buck! Topics include: an entire half hour of what is bringing us joy, letters from history, and supported by a Rotten Tomatoes streaming service.
2021-06-02
1h 08
Episodes – YESTERYEAR BALLYHOO REVUE
Ep. 26: 'The Last Man on Earth (1964)' or 'Vincent V. Vampires: Dawn of Poptimism'
Zach is joined by podcasters Anthony Cubba and Brent Ballard (Poptimistic) to take a journey to the end of civilization with a look at 1964’s ‘The Last Man On Earth.’ Travail the abandoned city of Los Angeles (or is it Rome?) with the boys as they slay Vampires with Vincent Price. Along the way, they will find out about the films rocky pre-production, more on how Richard Matheson was involved and why that would crumble, show appreciation for an intriguing Vincent Price performance, find touches of brilliance even amidst the stumbles, and debate how the film holds in com...
2021-05-27
1h 54
Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue
Ep. 26: 'The Last Man on Earth (1964)' or 'Vincent V. Vampires: Dawn of Poptimism'
Zach is joined by podcasters Anthony Cubba and Brent Ballard (Poptimistic) to take a journey to the end of civilization with a look at 1964's 'The Last Man On Earth.' Travail the abandoned city of Los Angeles (or is it Rome?) with the boys as they slay Vampires with Vincent Price. Along the way, they will find out about the films rocky pre-production, more on how Richard Matheson was involved and why that would crumble, show appreciation for an intriguing Vincent Price performance, find touches of brilliance even amidst the stumbles, and debate how the film holds in comparison...
2021-05-27
1h 54
Poptimistic!
Marvel Movies: The Best, and the Best of the Worst Part 2
This week's episode is fraught with tension as our heroes face down on the Best of the Worst Marvel movies of all time! Will they make it out alive?! Topics include: Anthony almost killed his cats, Brent defends X-Men Apocalypse and which Punisher ends up first on which list?!
2021-05-19
1h 19
Poptimistic!
Marvel Movies: The Best, and the Best of the Worst Part 1
This week our heroes wade through all the Marvel movies - not just the MCU - to bring you their favorite movies, and the Best of the Worst. That’s right - they’re ranking their favorite of the worst MCU movies! Topics include: things that are full of Nicholas Cage and poop scented cat litter.
2021-05-12
1h 05
Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue
Ep. 22: Acknowledgements, Appreciations, and Anderson
The Ballyhoo takes a minute to look at where it's been and where it's going. A thank you in audio form to the listeners and the guests of the show ths far. With a special song at the end in salute to a prominent Ballyhoo legend. -------- To listen to our wonderful guests on their own shows or to see their works, please visit the following: Zack Beins https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talkin-troma-with-zack-beins/id1561181245 https://talkintroma.podbean.com/ Ryan Frost and Henry Jarvis https://reelnerdspodcast.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reel-nerds-podcast/id442184939 Brandon Rose When She...
2021-05-03
28 min
Poptimistic!
Mortal Falcon and Winter Kombat
This week our heroes explore the ridiculous lore behind Mortal Kombat and also review the finale for Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Topics Include: Made for Love, some mild saltiness, and sponsored by having a human child.
2021-04-28
55 min
Poptimistic!
Nerd News: Shang-Chi, Indiana Jones 5, Wolverine and more!
Our heroes sort out and explain all the nerd news you can handle this week, with special guest Chandler Kravitz! They dive deep so you don't have to! Topics Include: rumors of a Wolverine series, trailers, and the worst post-credits scene a podcast has ever attempted! Happy six months of poppin' off with Brent and Anthony!
2021-04-21
1h 10
Poptimistic!
Geek Sommelier: Upcoming Blockbuster Movies
On this week's adventure, our heroes talk about upcoming big movie releases and pair fun, weird and ridiculous drinks with them! Topics include: The Matrix (Resurrections?), a new social media suitable only for you, and the most complicated drink ever made!
2021-04-14
56 min
Poptimistic!
Godzilla vs Kong: Dawn of - No, Wait..
In this week's episode, Anthony's computer throws a tantrum -- In the middle of our riveting Godzilla vs Kong discussion, we lose 1/3 of the episode! How do our heroes triumph over technological evil?? Topics include: furry ape butt CGI, we missed Blockbuster Movie Season so much, and only one ad dunking on Apple!
2021-04-07
39 min
Poptimistic!
Whedon v Snyder: Dawn of HBOMax
Our heroes and special guest Aaron Seaney dive deep into the Atlantean seas of the Justice League(s). Which League will prevail?? Topics include: the saltiest first half of an episode yet, way too many genital references, and an ad segment that is so out of control it could be a Hoobastank song.
2021-03-24
1h 08
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Light a Candelabra: The Rotten Tomatoes Gauntlet, Part 2
The climactic finale to the Rotten Tomatoes Saga! Our heroes and special guest Marshall Rosales list the final low scoring movies on our list - who will live, who will die, who will eliminate all alternate selves and become The One?!
2021-03-17
1h 34
Poptimistic!
Light a Candelabra: The Rotten Tomatoes Gauntlet, Part 1
On this week's episode we pitch our favorite low scoring movies! Follow along as our heroes and special guest traverse the treacherous depths of Rotten Tomatoes! Topics include: Ashton Kutcher's dramatic turn, Guy Pearce is everything to us, and sponsored by FightWallet.
2021-03-10
1h 16
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Top 5 AAA Video Games!
Next on our list of lists is the converse of last week - top 5 AAA video games! Topics include: a surprise mid-list change up, you can probably guess at least 2 of Brent's picks, and sponsored by an invisible bathing suit!
2021-03-03
1h 09
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Top 5 Indie Video Games!
This week we are bringing you our top 5 Indie Video Games! Because Indies rule and AAA publishers drool. Topics include: cat swaddling, Anthony always has a #6 on top 5 lists, and sponsored by chre Lite!
2021-02-24
1h 13
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Geek News II: The Geekening
Brent leads the charge on all the crazy news that's come out over the last week. Topics include: Pedro Pascal goes down smooth, Gina Carona does not, and sponsored this week by Privatized Healthcare and THC-less Marijuana!
2021-02-15
1h 01
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Geek Sommelier: Pairing Movies and Booze
We bring you this vintage episode that has a strong palate of nerdiness and hints of oak, with a bitter aftertaste of laughter and notes of shame. Topics include: Gamma irradiated male birth control, we drank maybe a little too much, and lighting a candle on peppermint schnapps.
2021-02-08
1h 10
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Top 5 TV Shows.. of all time?!
Top 5 lists are HARD. So hard in fact that we reneged on some of our choices later in the episode and replaced them... actually, this one was a wild ride in general.Topics include: Kiefer Sutherland parties, about a million honorable mentions, and Brent sells you condoms with holes in them.
2021-02-01
1h 23
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Get Yer Geek News, Hear All About It!
This week we crawl out of the avalanche of geek news that has piled down upon us in the last few weeks and revel in its glory. Topics include: Disney owns all of our childhoods, Anthony hasn't seen a single good film apparently, and spoiling the Dexter series finale for Brent who then becomes immediately distraught.
2021-01-18
1h 02
Poptimistic!
How Not to Interview a Twitch Streamer for Dummies
This week our intrepid hosts embark upon an interview with Twitch streamer Aledreamgameon - you can find her at www.aledream.com! Topics include: a no-curse challenge, failing pop quizzes, and baffling ad segments!
2021-01-11
56 min
Poptimistic!
Looking Forward, It's Gonna Be a Geeky Year!
This week, the intrepid hosts and their guest Maggie Hart take a look at 2021 and what will make it an amazing year! Topics include: all the movies we didn't see in 2020, stale food, and we sorta fail to Light a Candle on Wonder Woman 84!
2021-01-04
1h 24
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Top 10 of 2020, Part 2: Endgame
Tears were shed and blood was spilled but we came out of 2020 (and this episode) alive, so join us for our rollercoaster of a year end wrap up episode! Topics include: a controversial top 3 pick, new sponsors, and one of us cries!
2020-12-28
1h 00
Poptimistic!
Top 10 of 2020, Part 1: Infinity Nerds
If we both have top 10 lists, is it really the top 20 of 2020? Missed opportunity for the title! Oh well. Topics include: the best stuff that happened to us in the worst year, some made up ads, and a cliffhanger!
2020-12-21
56 min
Poptimistic!
Cyberpunk's not dead!
In this week's episode, we take a deep dive into the delightful Cyberpunk 2077! Topics include: beheadings, bugs, and genitals?
2020-12-14
1h 04
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Video Games Are Art!
This week, our guest Chandler introduces us to the idea that video games are art! Topics include: Cyberpunk 2077 mania, the ins and outs of the PS5, and the invasion of a Cupcake Gremlin.
2020-12-07
1h 10
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Anatomy of a Tabletop Game
This episode is a miracle in that it shouldn't exist, but technical issues couldn't keep us from bringing you our special roleplaying episode. We break down and build a roleplaying encounter! Topics include: big exciting news, day drinking, aliens that wear skin suits.
2020-11-30
1h 14
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Battle Royale With Cheese
This week's guest is Ethan Jones, also known as "Papa Scott" (for obvious reasons we don't go into on the episode), and we break down FPS and Battle Royale games. Topics include: Call of Duty: Cold War, Ranking Battle Royale games, and lighting a candle on Fortnite!
2020-11-23
58 min
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Musical Memoirs
In this week's episode, we get back to basics to go on a trip down nostalgia lane for music! Topics include: Topo Chico, our terrible musical tastes, Coheed and Cambria, and lighting a candle on M. Night Shyamalan!
2020-11-16
1h 00
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Emerald's Sci-Fi Extravaganza
Welcome to class! Our guest this week takes us on a wild history lesson into the origin of Science Fiction and we can't get enough of the rollercoaster. Topics include: Science Fiction and Fantasy are kinda the same thing?? Blade Runner! Lighting a candle on Sci-fi adaptations/reboots/sequels!
2020-11-09
1h 07
Poptimistic!
The Threequel: Nerds of the Round Table
We are joined this week by Aaron Seaney, co-host of the excellent podcast Speaking of Stadia, just in time to carry us both as Anthony was barely alive from a battle with bad pork. Topics include:Stadia and like... what it is!The best comic book adaptations (of all time?)Shine a light- errr, light a candle? Whichever! We try to make the best of the Matrix sequels!
2020-11-02
1h 05
Poptimistic!
The Scariest Episode Yet
We apologize ahead of time - we enjoyed making this episode so much that we ran over time a little bit, but that's ok! We hope you enjoy listening as much as we did making it!Topics include:Our favorite spooky stuffSecret Identity GamesScary moviesNot-so-scary movies
2020-10-19
1h 12
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U-Nerded We Stand!
Welcome to your new favorite podcast! This premiere episode features our intrepid heroes forging into new frontiers while discovering just how nerve wracking it is to record a podcast! Talking points include:Introductions and books!Raised by Wolves!Legion (X-men, but not really?!)General optimism!
2020-10-14
54 min
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Theez Germans Radio Show Episode #44
This is Episode #44, first of 2020, of Theez Germans Radio Show. The weekly Radio Show on Househeadsradio.com and on dishfm.de every Wednesday from 10 p.m. to Midnight GMT/23h to 1h CET hosted and mixed by Sascha Quicker and Markus Sabbathi in a weekly swap, including their Definition of Housemusic and Techno. Auf Deutsch: die 2 gerade Genannten spielen geilen Scheiß! Playlist: 1 Night Cruise feat Vicil (Original Mix) B&S Concept 2 Boogie House Hotmood 3 Street On Anthony Mea 4 Freedom (Harry Romero Extended Remix) CeCe Rogers, J...
2020-01-09
1h 59