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Is This Art Good?Milk Buds 04 - Retro Treetop HomeIn this episode, we review our first building! It’s a retro treetop home in the forest of Oregon. Come explore Alfonz’s future house with us in this Milk Bud!
The walkthrough of the house we review is available on the Architectural Digest YouTube channel.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isthisartgood/message2022-11-2725 min
Is This Art Good?Episode 52b - DemonsIn this episode, we continue our month of OCTORROR specials with a review of Dario Argento’s 80s classic, “Demons”! Devin heard about this one from a podcast he can’t remember and thought it would make for a truly terrifying tête-à-tête. We discuss ancient artifacts, the truth behind our favourite dates, and what counts as a zombie as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 52a - NopeIn this episode, we confront the bizarre being in the sky with a review of NOPE. Alfonz picked this as our first OCTORROR film of 2022. We confront carnivorous apes, western-themed attractions, and sibling telepathy as we attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 51b - Wario Land 3In this episode, we get sucked into a mystical world inside a musical box. It’s Wario Land 3! Allegedly nothing like any other game ever created, Alfonz gave Devin this game so we could finally indulge in a platformer starring our least-loved Mario character. That’s not even true, actually. We discuss repetition, repetition, repetition, stealthy windows, and bastard tortoises as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Milk Buds 02 - Two Tiny FrogsIn this episode, we review a piece of art from Devin's home! Maybe it's two pieces, but we count it as one. It's two tiny frogs! Check our Instagram @isthisartgood for a 360 view of the frogs to follow along!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isthisartgood/message2022-09-2517 min
Is This Art Good?Episode 51a - Larks' Tongues in AspicIn this episode, we sink our teeth into some savoury gelatinous goo with a review of Lark’s Tongues in Aspic by King Crimson! Devin gave Alfonz this piece of classic prog rock in the hopes that it would change Alfonz’s mind about dry 70s production. We discuss medieval minstrels, keyboard wizards, delicate little birdies, and every other prog stereotype as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isthisartgood/message2022-09-1856 min
Is This Art Good?Episode 49b - Ugly Is BeautifulIn this episode, we review an album that may be a harbinger of the shape of pop to come…it’s “Ugly Is Beautiful” by Oliver Tree! Alfonz gave this to Devin expecting that it may not be the most highly praised review we’ve given…are Alfonz’s expectations met? We discuss our favourite lyrical subject matter, the problem with old men, and our favourite haircuts as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 49a - Driver: Parallel LinesIn this episode, we take a trip back in time to 2007 with a game that takes a trip back to 1978 - it’s Driver: Parallel Lines! Devin used to play this a bunch with a VERY janky set of controls, and gave it to Alfonz to see if it holds up. We get in deep with the wrong crowd, walk in chunky pudding, and finally learn how to drive stick as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?BONUS - Billboards Across CanadaIn this episode, we have a special road trip surprise! As a little thank you to YOU, the listener, and a welcome back to ourselves from vacation, we have a bonus episode! We review a bunch of billboards (and a few things that are not at all billboards) that Devin saw on his recent trip across eastern Canada. We discuss Kraft Dinner’s graphic design, invisible telekinetic pizza chefs, and the urge to text and drive as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 48a - KajillionaireIn this episode, we hunker down in an abandoned garage and get ready for THE BIG ONE with a review of "Kajillionaire"! Alfonz picked this dark comedy-drama-crime film in the hopes it would throw us a whacky curveball with its plot...listen to see if that happens! We discuss the difficulties of parenting, how to plan a heist [film] and the importance of understanding your own body before understanding someone else's as we attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isthisartgood/message2022-07-031h 20
Is This Art Good?Episode 46b - PonyIn this episode, we have another podcast first: our first review of a country album with “Pony” by Orville Peck! Alfonz gave Devin this album to challenge his tastes and see what we could both glean from a genre we have traditionally avoided. Alfonz demonstrates their lack of familiarity with mainstream country as we go deep into where Pony lies within the genre, dig into a bit of music history, and of course, kick off our celebration of Pride Month in our attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 46a - Poet McGonagall's MasterpiecesIn this episode, we review a form of art we haven’t explored yet - poetry! It’s our review of Poet McGonagall’s Masterpieces, a compilation of works by the Scottish poet William McGonagall! Known as one of the worst poets of all time, we give Mr. McGonagall a fair shake at being appreciated for what he’s contributed to the world. Alfonz gives their first poetry recital, and we discuss unpronounceable place names, the importance of rhythm, and our secret cocktail recipes as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 45b - O CanadaIn this episode, we dig deep on some pieces of animation from our homeland - it’s O Canada! Devin gave Alfonz this hidden gem of Canadian media which is NOT our national anthem, and which we admittedly had a very hard time finding in order to review - more on that in the episode. We discuss absurdist comedy, nuclear war, our own family histories, early careers in logging, and the danger of damage to the male reproductive system as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 44b - BladeIn this episode, we go back in time to the dawn of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 1998, with a review of Blade! Alfonz picked this edgy, action packed progenitor of modern vampire films in the hopes we could contrast it with current vampire films. We do not. We do however talk about the importance of prioritizing sound design, the effect that ads can have on one’s viewing experience, and end up designing an entirely new line of vehicular accessories in our attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 44a - SNL: The Best of Chris FarleyIn this episode, we review the first thing Devin ever watched on DVD - SNL: The Best of Chris Farley! It’s a NEW form of art for us because it’s a COMPILATION. How do compilations affect he way that we perceive art? How much does context matter? We discuss these questions, the importance of owning your physicality, and how one person can be a vessel for so much activity in our attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 43b - Keep Your Hands Off EizoukenIn this episode, we get a lesson in animation with a review of the slice-of-life anime “Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken”! Alfonz gave Devin this short series in the hopes that we could both have a close look at what makes animation great, through the eyes of a few kids who make some animation. We discuss the finer points of filmmaking, how to be a shrewd businessperson, and a groundbreaking new podcast idea in our attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 42b - CelesteIn this episode, we delve into a twitchy, adventurous, Canadian-made platformer: it's CELESTE! Alfonz makes it no secret that he's a big fan of this game, so our discussion takes us through why and how it got on his good list. We discuss geography, mountain climbing (of course), our new co-host (!!!) and the importance of honestly approaching your own struggles in our attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 40b - The Spine of NightIn this episode, we go in depth with the “goriest animated movie of 2021”: The Spine of Night! Devin gave Alfonz this fantasy-horror, and we were super pleased with how the discussion went. In a bit more of a technical discussion than usual, we get into the intricacies and pitfalls of animation, the crafts of storytelling and worldbullding, the importance of knowing your philosophy, and somehow touch on Rocky Balboa in our attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 40a - The HouseIn this episode, we examine one building from three different angles. It’s our review of “The House” (2021). Alfonz gave Devin this stop-motion horror/drama featuring three separate stories involving the same house. We embark on a house/boat hybrid voyage and discuss the realities of hating your extended family, our dream kitchen installations, and what it means to be afraid of water as we continue our attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 38a - Lasagna CatCONTENT WARNING: Discussions of infant death and endangerment, suicide. In this episode, we discuss a YouTube channel which pays tribute to one of the best-known comic strips of all time - it’s Lasagna Cat! Our discussion takes us across a vast ocean of topics from an exploration of post-ironic art to philosophy and religion, from Japanese censorship to Canadian pizzerias, and potentially to an understanding of the order of the cosmos itself. Join us on this introspective journey through Garfield as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 37b - Santa Claus Vs. The DevilIn this episode, IT’S CHRISTMAS! Merry Christmas from us to you. We celebrate this year with a trip back in time to 1959 to review Santa Claus Vs. The Devil (also known simply as Santa Claus). This episode sees lots of holiday surprises under our podcast discussion tree, including the omniscience of Santa (and the limits of his powers), the timing of Christmas on other planets, and whether or not poor children deserve to be treated better by our great Christmas patriarch. We hope you’ll enjoy unwrapping these gifts as much as we loved bundling them up for you...2021-12-251h 16
Is This Art Good?Episode 37a - Barenaked For The HolidaysIn this episode, IT’S CHRISTMAS! Well, almost. It’s part one of our two-part Christmas special! We take a sleigh ride over hills of snow as we review Barenaked Ladies’ holiday album: the aptly named “Barenaked For The Holidays”! Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of writing original Christmas songs, the importance of keeping the holiday season diverse, and recognize the inherent sadness of Christmas in our attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 36b - Cory Everson - Get Hard: Abs and GlutesIn this episode, we go back to the golden age of exercise with a review of “Cory Everson - Get Hard: Abs and Glutes”. We get our finest workout gear on and settle in for a half hour of BLASTING those muscles to get the washboard abs we’ve always wanted. We also talk about how sweaty it made us, and how we attained the perfect ideal of human fitness in our attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 36a - MinitIn this episode, we review a little game that takes place 60 seconds at a time - it’s Minit! Alfonz gave Devin this weirdly cute adventure/puzzle game, and the two of us tackle bizarre desert creatures as we journey through it one…moment…at a time. We discuss the hospitality industry, the drawbacks of putting a time limit on your daily routine, and life without the ability to swim as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 35b - Yvon Of The YukonIn this episode, we journey north to the frozen tundra with a review of Yvon Of The Yukon! It’s a bit of a buried gem of Canadian animation that Alfonz hated as a kid, and Devin wanted to revisit. We plug our noses and dive head first into this stinky world filled with moose meat, beer, and questionable fondue as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 35a - Mouth DreamsIn this episode, we experience familiar art in a brand new way with a review of Mouth Dreams by Neil Cicierega! Alfonz gave Devin this album of remixes, mashups, and miscellany in the hopes it would elevate our mutual understanding of music (sort of? not really). We witness a baby shooting a gun, feel our faces bleed, and come up with creative new titles for Looney Tunes songs as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 34b - Famous MonstersIn this episode, we keep the Halloween vibe going into mid-November with a review of FAMOUS MONSTERS by Misfits! Alfonz gave Devin this piece of pulpy horror-punk in the hopes that we would both hate it and have a great time making fun of it. Join us as we uncover the secrets of deep space, get our heads ripped off by mountain-dwelling Lovecraftian beings, and feel lonely at the drive-in in our attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 34a - What Did Jack Do?In this episode, we get into the mind of a deranged monkey (or primate, if you prefer) with a review of “What Did Jack Do?” - a short film by David Lynch. We travel by train between politically correct terms for our evolutionary cousins, questionable inter-species relations, and try to navigate a universe where police work gets a lot more difficult as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?HALLOWEEN SPOOKY SPECTACULAR (Or Whatever) Part 2/2The second half of our 2021 HALLOWEEN CREEPY SCARY SPOOKY SPECTACULAR (or whatever)
The pieces we review will only be revealed INSIDE the episode! Listen to find out what they are! OooooooOOOOoooOOoooooooooo
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Is This Art Good?HALLOWEEN SPOOKY SPECTACULAR (Or Whatever) Part 1/2The first half of our 2021 HALLOWEEN CREEPY SCARY SPOOKY SPECTACULAR (or whatever)
The pieces we review will only be revealed INSIDE the episode! Listen to find out what they are! OooooooOOOOoooOOoooooooooo
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isthisartgood/message2021-10-311h 03
Is This Art Good?Episode 33 - Freddy Got FingeredIn this episode, we review what may be one of the most polarizing films of the 21st century - Freddy Got Fingered! Made by our fellow countryman Mr. Tom Green, this movie was suggested to us by @blueisbeautifulpodcast during our Q&A episode (Episode 25). We get covered in deer blood, discover ourselves, and maybe even find true parental acceptance as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 32b - Deltarune Chapter 2In this episode, we return to the Dark World with our review of DELTARUNE Chapter 2! Wrapping up our discussion of Toby Fox’s newest RPG adventure, we are whisked away to many unexpected and wonderful places. We talk about the logic of evil villains, take turns blocking popup ads, and go for an extended ride in a vehicle from your childhood as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 32a - Deltarune Chapter 1In this episode, we delve deep into the Dark World with our review of DELTARUNE Chapter 1! This is the first part of our two-part Deltarune review (Chapter 2 out next week). Alfonz gave this to Devin so that we could revisit the world of Toby Fox with this sequel/alternate universe/spinoff/something of Undertale. We encounter evil in spades, dastardly puzzle men, nice flower shop owners, and bullies with good hearts as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 31b - Pony IslandIn this episode, we learn how not to get stuck in the arcade with our review of Pony Island! Alfonz gave Devin this indie meta-puzzle-sidescroller-adventure game and we CERTAINLY dissect each of those subgenres! Join us as we traverse the Cliffs of Trials, learn the proper distinctions between devils and demons, and nearly let Alfonz’s real name slip more than once in our attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 31a - The GooniesIn this episode, we delve deep to the bottom of a wishing well with our review of The Goonies! Alfonz had never seen this film, so Devin gave it to him to finally seal a gap in their shared childhood experiences. We discuss childhood accidents, subverting stereotypes, Italian families, and sexual torture as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 30b - Haulin' State of MindIn this episode, we approach the second half of our unintentional back-to-back examination of corporations and art. This time, it’s a review of some art BY a corporation - Haulin’ State of Mind by No Frills. For the uninitiated, No Frills is a Canadian grocery store chain with a history of interesting ad campaigns. We tackle child hunger (not literally), tax writeoffs, the versatility of cinnamon, and what it means to be a HAULER as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 30a - Sorry To Bother YouIn this episode, we get ready to surrender ourselves to our true overlords and climb the corporate ladder to financial freedom with our review of Sorry To Bother You! We take a good hard look at this important piece of surreal dark comedy, and examine the balance between humour and social commentary. We discuss our favourite CEOs, different grocery store chains, and question the importance of ubiquitous game shows as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 29b - Ready 2 Rumble BoxingIn this episode, we prepare ourselves for a shaking…it’s Ready 2 Rumble Boxing for the Nintendo 64! This week, Devin gave Alfonz this (relatively) obscure piece of 90s sports gaming mayhem. We avoid getting knocked out as we discuss hometown video rental stores, watching the news as children, and questionable depictions of different nationalities in our attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 29a - MetalocalypseIn this episode, we get nice n’ heavy with the most BRUTAL band in the universe - it’s our review of METALOCALYPSE Season 1! We make it no secret that we’re big fans of the show, but try to give it a thorough examination. We delve to the deepest parts of the ocean (the BLOOD Ocean), refrain from strangling our family members, try some totally rad new psychedelic drugs, and almost melt our skin off with a vat of coffee as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?BONUS - Wayne's WorldSURPRISE!
A literal act of god prevented us from being able to record our regularly scheduled episode this week, so we've pulled our ONLY unreleased episode - it's our review of WAYNE'S WORLD! An absolute classic to be sure, this review was originally intended to be the first episode of Is This Art Good?, but sound quality issues led us to shelve it until now. We dig into a film that arguably helped shape a generation, and likely anger any Rob Lowe fans out there as we attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 28b - Space JamIn this episode, we travel back to a simpler time, with simpler pleasures. Come on and SLAM with our review of SPACE JAM! With the recent release of the sequel, we thought we would entirely ignore that and revisit the original to see if it ever needed (or deserved) a reboot. We have our mojo stolen, try really hard at baseball, and of course, approach the Lola Bunny Question as we attempt to determine…Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 28a - Beezbo's AdventuresIn this episode, we blow the dust off an old educational tape with our review of "Beezbo's Adventures: How to Behave Like a Human Being!". We discuss manners and why they even matter, create origin myths for alien races, talk about the realities and horrors of childhood and bullies, and take a trip down memory lane to revisit some of our own childhood nemeses as we attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 27b - The Hanging BalloonsIn this episode, we run as fast as we can from our own grisly fate as we review Junji Ito's "The Hanging Balloons". Alfonz gave Devin this short piece of horror manga to remind him that balloons aren't just for entertainment at parties. We discuss eastern and western folklore, our conceptions of good and evil (sort of), and take a deep look at what truly terrifies us as we attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 27a - The Dream Is OverIn this episode, we review a piece of Canadian indie-punk chaos - "The Dream Is Over" by PUP! It's a wild ride through an album that Devin just wanted to talk about, and was surprised at Alfonz's take on it. We explore anxiety, fear, folk tales, and the reality of life in our own hometown in our attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 26b - I Killed My Lesbian Wife, Hung Her on a Meat Hook, and Now I Have a Three-Picture Deal at DisneyIn this episode, we grit our teeth and review Ben Affleck's directorial debut: "I Killed My Lesbian Wife, Hung Her on a Meat Hook, and Now I Have a Three-Picture Deal at Disney". What is this? Have you ever heard of it? Neither had we. We take a wild ride through the mind of a madman, deal with brown-nosing executives, and discover our rightful place in the film industry as we attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 26a - Donut CountyIn this episode, we go down into a deep dark hole...a donut hole! It's our review of Donut County - an indie game with a lot to say and very few words to say it. We make a diverse group of animal friends, save your personal belongings, and get traffic flowing smoothly as we attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 25b - Rosk: I Don't RememberIn this episode, we have another Is This Art Good? first! We review the NEW single by the indie-pop group Rosk! The band contacted us asking us to review it and we were happy to oblige - after all, it's a bit of a risk asking anyone to give their opinion on your art. We talk about Rosk's production, structure, songwriting, and all the things WE don't remember in our attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
Listen to Rosk on Spotify and Apple Music, and follow them on social media @Rosklive
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Is This Art Good?Episode 25a - Q&AIn this special edition of Is This Art Good?, we answer your questions! There's not much else to say about it - listen to find out some fun facts about Devin and Alfonz, our feelings about corporations, our opinions on fantasy celebrity street fights, and how we got on the journey to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 24b - Murdoch MysteriesIn this episode, we journey back in time to when our country was just a little baby for a review of Murdoch Mysteries Season 1! Devin makes it no secret that this show is a favourite of his, while hoping that it sways Alfonz's disdain for period pieces AND crime procedurals (a lofty task, to be sure).
We investigate martian landings, meet famous inventors, and nearly get caught tampering with evidence as we attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 24a - XCW: Extreme Cartoon WrestlingIn this episode, we tackle what is perhaps one of the least appreciated (and most questioned) forms of art we've encountered yet: fan fiction! Our review of Extreme Cartoon Wrestling takes us to a fictional world where all your favourite cartoon characters square off for the title!
We climb 20-foot ladders, avoid dropkicks at every turn, and perfect our custom finishers as we attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 23b - The MolluskIn this episode, we spend some time in the swirling depths of the sea. It's our review of "The Mollusk", by Ween!
Devin gave Alfonz this piece of 90s art-rock psychedelia in the hopes that it would spark something in both of them...it did. We encounter mythical creatures, drunken sailors, and love stories with gruesome endings as we attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 23a - Digimon: The MovieIn this episode, we go back...to the beginning...of our fondness for entertainment with an in depth look at a childhood favourite - it's Digimon: The Movie! Alfonz gave Devin this piece of nostalgia in the hopes that we could tear into it and come out the other side with our youth unscathed. We hitch a ride in the back of your uncle's Mazda, discuss interplanar travel, and eat some delicious pizza as we attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 22b - Disco ElysiumIn this episode, we wake up from a night of unknowable suffering, or partying, and review a game that truly changes things for a genre: Disco Elysium!
Alfonz waited a long time to give Devin this brooding piece of RPG madness, and we hope our discussion reveals our anticipation! We go dumpster diving, talk to political extremists (on both ends of the spectrum), and try to remember our real names as we attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 22a - Medieval AnimalsIn this episode, we go BACK IN TIME (almost. Not really, we don't have a time machine) and review some medieval paintings of animals! We ride on the backs of earless elephants, conquer fantastic chimeric beasts, and quite possibly uncover the meaning of all religion as we attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 21b - VenomIn this episode, we examine what some may call a failed Marvel film - 2018's VENOM! Alfonz gave Devin this peculiar adaptation of one of Alfonz's favourite comic book characters. We consume internal organs, marshmallow lobsters, and a lot of fake news as we attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 21a - The FameIn this episode, we examine our own fame, and even our fortune, with a VERY detailed review of Lady Gaga's debut album "The Fame". Devin gave Alfonz this mid-00s electro-synth-dance-pop extravaganza, and we delve deep into every nook and exactly one cranny. We discuss true identity, Papa Roach, and how to love yourself when all you've got is a dance floor in our attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 20b - Sonic Dreams CollectionIn this instalment of our ever-continuing quest to understand good art, we delve down into the depths of your psyche (yes, yours) with a review of Sonic Dreams Collection. This episode finds us making home videos, developing relationships with roommates, and finding out who our REAL parents are as we attempt to determine..Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?420 Bonus: Tenacious D in The Pick Of DestinyHAPPY 420! We've decided to celebrate every stoner's favourite holiday with a review of a quintessential 2000s stoner film: The Pick of Destiny! For us, it's an adult look at an adult film (not THAT kind of adult film) that we were lucky enough to watch as children (okay, pre-teens). We fight off REAL Hollywood bandits, attempt a heist, and take a dip in the Strawberry River as we attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 20a - Precious MetalsIn this episode, we review a short film-turned-ad (or ad-turned short film) by Les Claypool (Primus) and Robert Trujillo (Metallica) - two high caliber gentlemen of the bass world.
We discuss commercials as art, and the artistic merits of advertising in filmmaking, plus the importance of supporting your local eateries as we attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 19b - Dream KillerIn this episode, we take a look at a hidden gem of cinema: DREAM KILLER (2019). Not to be confused with ANY of the other films with similar titles, this dark crime drama (if you'd like) takes us to unexpected places to say the least.
We avoid awful parents at every turn and practice proper mic technique as we attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 19a - Bionicle: Mask of Light REDOWe give a quick, candid review of Bionicle: Mask of Light after agreeing that our original episode had the potential to upset people in a way that we are not okay with!
Remember folks: It's important to be funny, but tact is crucial.
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Is This Art Good?Episode 19a - Bionicle: Mask of LightIn this tangent-filled episode, we discuss a gem of early-ish 3D animated films - Bionicle: Mask of Light. Join us as we endure frozen tundra, horrifying shadow villains, questionable Irish druids, and nearly slay a probably harmless semi-robotic bear-dog thing.
We do all of this and much, much more in the name of casting light upon the darkness in our attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 18b - Clockwork Angels (The Graphic Novel)In this episode, we give our first ever graphic novel review with a discussion of Clockwork Angels by Kevin J. Anderson and Neil Peart! Devin gave Alfonz this adaptation of a novel adaptation of a concept album by Devin's favourite band, Rush. We discuss free will and determinism (in varying degrees), the benefits and drawbacks of playing it safe as a storyteller, and most importantly, what not to do with a bomb if you ever find one thrust into your hands. We stoke the fire of the big steel wheels as we attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 18a - Mob Psycho 100In this episode, we review one of Alfonz's favourite animes - Mob Psycho 100. This conversation really highlights the differences in our tastes, but also in our artistic backgrounds! We join the Body Improvement Club and discuss ethics and philosophy, comic books, and Big Brain Energy™ in our attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 17b - Cosmic EncounterIn this episode, we review one of our favourite board games, Cosmic Encounter (surprise, we think it's good!). We also discuss board games in general as art, which leads us into a HEATED debate over what kinds of things quality as art in the first place.
We get philosophical, angry, and artsy in our first ever board game review, and hope you'll enjoy listening to us spouting our true, unbridled opinions at one another.
NOTE: Seriously, we would love to hear whether you side with Devin or Alfonz after this discussion, and we encourage you to try out Cosmic Encounter...2021-03-071h 13
Is This Art Good?Episode 17a - Taste of LuxuryIn this episode, we live vicariously through others with our review of Taste of Luxury by Justin McElroy and Dwight Slappe.
We psychoanalyze our friendship, tell tales of our hometown mischief, and try to get our own experience of a dash of The Good Life™ (as brought to you by Nolan Bushnell) in our attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 16b - ParasiteIn this episode, we sneak into your house and host a podcast where we review Parasite - the groundbreaking 2019 film by Bong Joon-ho! We discuss superstition, allegory (a lot), our individual roles in society, and the importance of not always taking someone at their word as we attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 16a - The Sisters BrothersWe young men go west in this review of The Sisters Brothers - the 2018 drama (but also possibly comedy? we guess?) featuring Joaquin Phoenix and John C. Reilly. We nearly get shot, get our skin burnt off, and narrowly avoid losing limbs, but still manage to make it home to mama after determining...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 15b - Crash Bandicoot: The Huge AdventureIn this episode, we review a small marsupial's first foray into the world of handheld consoles - it's Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure, for GameBoy Advance!
We poorly double-jump over horrific sewer monsters, avoid being killed by falling stalactites (yes, it's that one), and try not to get our brains shrunk as we determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 15a - If Not Now, When?In this episode, we engage in what is possibly our most divisive conversation yet! We examine our differences while reviewing Incubus' 2011 album "If Not Now, When?", and touch on young love, vasectomies, existential dread (all of which may be related), and much more in our ever-evolving attempt to discern...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?BONUS - Undertale True Pacifist Wrap-UpWe close out our discussion of Undertale with a look at the True Pacifist ending, and what it means to be a monster in a world surrounded by humans in an attempt to determine...Is This Art Good (now)?
**NOTE** PLEASE listen to our full Undertale episode OR just go play the game before listening to this bonus segment!
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Is This Art Good?Episode 14b - UndertaleThe second part of Episode 14 holds the key to the universe. Not really, but maybe it does. We review the mostly-one-person-made smash hit video game Undertale! Join us for a discussion of alternate realities, motherly love, and perseverance in the face of ultimate destruction as we attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 14a - In The Morse Code of Brake LightsWe return to our fellow Canadian nationals with a review of The New Pornographers' 2019 album "In The Morse Code of Brake Lights"! In this episode, we discuss whether lyrics need to have meaning, our preferred synth sounds, and the challenges of one person writing songs for a group of eight people as we attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 13b - Creating Rem LezarIn the second part of our 2021 New Year Premiere (we just decided to call it that while writing this description), we talk from our souls, with all of the love we can muster. Imagine as high as you can while joining us on a musical journey to the heart with "Creating Rem Lezar".
There's truly nothing like the feeling of having a friend you can count on, and you might be able to find one here. We put our hearts and minds together as we determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 13a - Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryIn our first episode of 2021, we talk about Tim Burton's imaginative reimagining of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. This episode sees us struggle to disentangle chocolate making with colonial ideals, tackle philosophical issues like the mind/body problem and teleportation, and discuss the hypothetical of Mike Myers' Willy Wonka in an attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 12b - Santa Claus Conquers The MartiansCHRISTMAS EPISODE! We've left this intergalactic wild ride of an episode completely unedited because we thought it was absolutely NUTS. Like chestnuts, roasting on an open fire. We discuss Mrs. Claus' first ever cinematic appearance (and her true identity), fake accents, and truly horrifying polar bears as we attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 12a - Die HardCHRISTMAS EPISODE! We don't call ourselves Die Hard Christmas fans, but this is definitely a Christmas film. We discuss police (mis)conduct, German accents, and platonic male bonding in our attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 11 - Dream DaddyGUEST EPISODE - in part three of our three-part arc with our friend and very special guest Andrew Wright, we get DREAMY with the dad dating simulator, Dream Daddies!
Our discussion takes us from glistening stomachs and fishing trips to deep moments of personal reflection. We argue over who's the dreamiest dad and hold our heads up in the face of dating adversity as we attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 10b - All The Right ReasonsGUEST EPISODE - Our good friend Andrew Wright joins us for this discussion of Nickelback's 2005 album "All The Right Reasons".
In the second part of a three-part guest special, Andrew assigned Alfonz a notoriously well-known album by one of Canada's largest musical exports. We discuss misogyny, rhinoceroses, and political conspiracy theories in our attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 10a - Twice RemovedGUEST EPISODE - Our first ever guest episode features our good friend Andrew Wright of the band Enrights. In this first part, we discuss Sloan's 1994 Album Twice Removed. We'll tackle generational perspectives, 90s aesthetic, and uniquely Canadian noises as we attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 09b - Lupin III: The Castle of CagliostroIn this episode, we don our wetsuits and swim up waterfalls in our discussion of Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro. Be careful of laser beam security cameras as you join us in our super secret covert attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 09a - Anne of Green Gables (Akage no An)Devin & Alfonz explore a peculiar intersection of their national identity and Japanese art in the 1979 anime Anne of Green Gables.
We discuss self image, wicked witches, and questionable jars of jam as we attempt to determine...Is this Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Halloween Bonus Part 2/2The second half of our SUPER SPECIAL SUPER SPOOKY CREEPY SCARY 2020 HALLOWEEN SPECIAL.
The pieces we review will only be revealed INSIDE the episode! Listen to find out what they are! OooooooOOOOoooOOoooooooooo
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Is This Art Good?Halloween Bonus Part 1/2The first half of our SUPER SPECIAL SUPER SPOOKY CREEPY SCARY 2020 HALLOWEEN SPECIAL.
The pieces we review will only be revealed INSIDE the episode! Listen to find out what they are! OooooooOOOOoooOOoooooooooo
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Is This Art Good?Episode 08b - Isle of DogsWe venture forth and dive head first into Trash Island with Wes Anderson's 2018 "political commentary", Isle of Dogs. We battle it out in cotton clouds of stop motion dust and nearly get incinerated in our attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
As of the date this episode was published, we successfully avoided eating poisoned sushi.
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Is This Art Good?Episode 08a - Jojo RabbitFor the eighth (or 15th, depending how you count) chapter in our ever-expanding journey to determine quality art, we conquer insane dictators, identity crises, and 1940s German fashion as we discuss Taika Waititi's controversial 2019 film Jojo Rabbit.
Hold onto your fancy shoes and try not to get yourself blown up as we determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 07b - Jimmy Neutron: Boy GeniusDevin and Alfonz take a wild, brain-power fuelled ride through the stars in this discussion of Nickelodeon's 2001 CG sci-fi extravaganza. We discuss parent-child relationship dynamics, our ideal concepts of extraterrestrial lifeforms, and what it means to be a kid in our methodical, scientific attempt to discern...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 07a - Katana ZeroDevin and Alfonz tackle their first game review with Katana Zero - a fast-paced indie action platformer featuring a questionable protagonist with a questionable military history, questionable motives, questionable enemies, questionable scientists, and questionable children.
We dare to question all of these and more in our attempt to answer the big question...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 06b - Back in BlackCONTENT WARNING: This episode is significantly more explicit than most of our episodes. We recommend not listening if you are easily offended or like AC/DC very much.
In part B of our sixth episode, we switch gears SIGNIFICANTLY and tackle of the most acclaimed rock albums of all time, by a band we hate. We take it all in stride and do our best to be objective while discussing rock's sex culture, music theory (sort of), and a particularly...let's say 'polarizing', vocal style.
Devin attempts to convince Alfonz to open his mind and hea...2020-09-2754 min
Is This Art Good?Episode 06a - The Impossible KidDevin and Alfonz attempt the Impossible in this episode looking at Aesop Rock's 2016 album, The Impossible Kid. A little on the longer side, our discussion touches on Aesop's abstract lyrics, religion, familial bonds, and the struggles of dealing with one's own mental health, in the hopes of determining...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 05b - IDLESDevin gives Alfonz this totally-not-a-punk-record punk record, and the conversation twists and turns on a roller coaster of political discussion, current world events, and misunderstandings of British slang. In this episode, we grapple with the state of the world we live in and attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 05a - Diamond is Unbreakable 2/2We finish our discussion of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Part 4: Diamond is Unbreakable with a deep delve into the psychology of serial killers. But don't worry - we keep it warm and fuzzy (almost as fuzzy as a killer plant-cat thing). Listen along and devour some freshly made sandwiches as we attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 04b - Diamond is Unbreakable 1/2Alfonz takes Devin on a Bizarre Adventure as we attempt to avoid deranged serial killers in Part 4 of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable.
This episode is part 1 of a two episode delve into small town murder featuring terrifying Italian food, invisible children, and a concerted effort to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 04a - Street SharksIn this JAWESOME addition to our episode lineup, we deal with horrible sea creature puns, fast food preferences, and the implications of genetic modifications in an attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 03b - RedlineFor this episode, Alfonz gave Devin this powerful feast for the automotive soul: A high-speed interplanetary super-race, a fascist government with access to biological weapons of unknown power, and two friends attempting to discern...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 03a - A Picture of NectarWe squeeze the juice out of some musical fruits in this jam-filled discussion of A Picture of Nectar by Phish. While neither of us are big fans of "jam bands", Devin gave Alfonz this album in the hope that we could both finally find some light in this genre, and of course to determine...Is This Art Good?
"Seedy Sam's" Ad Music: "Clowning Around" by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Is This Art Good?Episode 02b - LabyrinthFor the second half of episode two, Devin takes Alfonz on a treacherous journey to the Goblin King's domain. There are many great puzzles in Jim Henson's 1986 classic, but perhaps none so great as...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 02a - IGORIn part A of our second episode, Alfonz takes Devin out of his usual sphere of musical comfort as we ponder Tyler The Creator's conceptual 2019 album IGOR. We discuss the accessibility of concept albums with a deep dive into the album's themes and instrumentation in our attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Episode 01 - Super Mario Bros.For our first ever episode, we conquer one of cinema's buried treasures: The 1993 question-mark-box office spectacular, Super Mario Bros.
Hold on to your wrenches as we take a deep dive down a warp tunnel to another dimension in an attempt to determine...Is This Art Good?
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Is This Art Good?Is This Art Good TrailerYour hosts Devin and Alfonz give an introduction to what Is This Art Good? is all about.
These two lifelong friends unleash their somewhat-educated opinions on the world July 19th.
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