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The Decaf RecapThe PREY RecapToday on The Decaf Recap I'm joined by fellow comic artist and reoccurring guest Joe Andriani, who's here to discuss with me the Predator Franchise and its newest installment PREY.
Guest artist Joe Andriani
follow him on Instagram @snail_shoes
Music made by Chevy Kalpin
follow him on Instagram @wyomingnaturephotography
and support his music at eatingnapkins.bandcamp.com
All Editing and artwork for The Decaf Recap is made by Lukii-G
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The Decaf RecapThe Occult RecapMy friend and fellow artist Tre' ventures with me on a discussion of the occult. From basic concepts to historical examples, all the way up to the here and now with what we consider occult activity.
Guest Tre' Bell
follow him on Youtube channel Arcane Frequencies
Music made by Chevy Kalpin
follow him on Instagram @wyomingnaturephotography
and support his music at eatingnapkins.bandcamp.com
All Editing and artwork for The Decaf Recap is made by Lukii-G
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The Decaf RecapThe Joker RecapToday I'm joined by fellow comic book artist Marcus Escobar to talk about the announced sequel to Joaquin Phoenix's Joker. Where we recap some of the Jokerisms from the past film adaptations and discuss what there still is to show with the character on the big screen.
Guest artist Marcus Escobar
follow him on Instagram @_mr.e_arts_
Music made by Chevy Kalpin
follow him on Instagram @wyomingnaturephotography
and support his music at eatingnapkins.bandcamp.com
All Editing and artwork for Th...2022-08-111h 02
The Decaf RecapThe Batman RecapThe Decaf Recap returns, with todays discussion being all about The Batman. I'm joined by fellow comic book artist Joe Andriani as we dive into the latest batman film and contrast it with its predecessors.
Guest artist Joe Andriani
follow him on Instagram @snail_shoes
Music made by Chevy Kalpin
follow him on Instagram @wyomingnaturephotography
and support his music at eatingnapkins.bandcamp.com
All Editing and artwork for The Decaf Recap is made by Lukii-G
follow me on Instgram @lu...2022-08-041h 53
The Decaf RecapSome Art College ExperiencesMy friend Tre' and I reflect on what we learned going through our art college days at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD). Going into depth over some of the technical skills we learned, and the creative epiphanies that pushed our art works to where they are today.
Guest Tre' Bell
follow him on Youtube channel Arcane Frequencies
Music made by Chevy Kalpin
follow him on Instagram @wyomingnaturephotography
and support his music at eatingnapkins.bandcamp.com
All E...2022-04-151h 19
The Decaf RecapThe Zombie Genre: Part 2The following is part 2 of my conversation with my friend Marcus on the zombie genre. Where we reflect upon all the zombie adjacent art and media we've ingested since childhood, and wonder how the genre will adapt in a world affected by a pandemic.
Guest artist Marcus Escobar
Music made by Chevy Kalpin
support him and his music at eatingnapkins.bandcamp.com
All Editing and artwork for The Decaf Recap is made by Lukii-G
follow me on Instagram @lukii_g_arts and check out my website lukiigarts.com2022-03-181h 04
The Decaf RecapThe Zombie Genre: Part 1The following is part 1 of a 2 part conversation with my friend Marcus on the zombie genre. Where we reflect upon all the zombie adjacent art and media we've ingested since childhood, and wonder how the genre will adapt in a world affected by a pandemic.
Guest artist Marcus Escobar
Music made by Chevy Kalpin
support him and his music at eatingnapkins.bandcamp.com
All Editing and artwork for The Decaf Recap is made by Lukii-G
follow me on Instagram @lukii_g_arts and check out my...2022-03-181h 17
The Decaf RecapThe UkraineOn this episode of The Decaf Recap I and Tre' Bell discuss what we know about the situation happening in the Ukraine. As we compare notes on the media we've ingested and try and figure out what it all means to us.
sources for this episode:
The Atlantic: How Far Will Biden Go to Stop Putin?
The Atlantic: Ukrainians Prepare for war (photos)
The Atlantic: How should the U.S. Respond to Putin's Nuclear Provocation?
The Reuters: U.S. banks prepare for cyber attacks after latest Ru...2022-03-091h 08
The Decaf RecapRecording your MusicThe Decaf Recap Is Back!
I'm joined by artist, and musician Tre' Bell AKA CKPITS, as the two of us reflect on what music was like for us growing up in the early 2000's and what it is today in the streaming world.
follow him on Youtube channel Arcane Frequencies
Music made by Chevy Kalpin
follow him on Instagram @wyomingnaturephotography
and support his music at eatingnapkins.bandcamp.com
All Editing and artwork for The Decaf Recap is made by Lukii-G...2022-03-011h 11
The Decaf RecapPredator FranchisePredator is widely considered to be the prime time example of an 80's action movie don right, but why is that? What makes Predator such a good action movie, and where can the franchise go in the modern age? All this and more will be discussed with reoccurring guest stars Brian Puckett, and Marcus Escobar.
Follow Brian on Instagram @fake_silenthero
Follow Marcus on Instagram @_mr.e_arts_
cover are by me, Lukas Vlastos, find me on Instagram @lukii_g_arts
2020-03-031h 05The Decaf RecapGodzilla and Other Movie MonstersGodzilla and other kaiju monster have been in pop-culture for nearly a century now, but what is it that allows movie monsters to thrive throughout the decades? I'm joined by new guest star Joe Andriani to discuss this very topic and all things kaiju for this episode.
Cover art by Joe Andriani, follow him on Instagram @snail_shoes
and follow the podcast on instagram @the_decaf_recap for updates and links to the respected artist/guest.
and follow my account @lukii_g_arts to see my work. 2020-02-241h 24The Decaf RecapPsycho KillersToday we talk about Psycho Killers in thrillers, from cinema to comics, to documentaries.
To discuss what we see in the genre, and what their could be more of.
Guest and art by Marcus Escobar, follow him on Instagram @_mr.e_arts_
and follow me on instagram @lukii_g_arts 2020-02-172h 18The Decaf RecapStar Wars the New TrilogyToday I talk shop with Ash Stryker about the new trilogy for Star Wars, as we unpack what to make of the new episodes.
What worked, what went wrong, and where the franchise as a whole goes from here.
Cover art by Ash Stryker, follow her on Instgram @ash_stryker 2020-02-101h 43The Decaf RecapHalloween Special, Season of Da Witch!Here we try our damndest to recap the crazy ass plot of Halloween III Season of the Witch, with special guest Jason Hernandez AKA Jason Sweater is here to talk shop, show off his art, and do the first freestyle closer for the Decaf Recap ever!
Follow him on Instagram @Jase_Sweater
and follow us @the_decaf_recap_podcast
and find me @Luke_the_g_vlastos2019-11-0156 minThe Decaf RecapAlien and its PrequelsThis week we're talking about Ridley Scott's Alien and in all its incarnations, modern and classic.
With a new guest who's also an awesome comic artist, Ash Stryker is here to talk shop about the Xenomorph!
Follow her on instagram @Ash_Stryker
and find me @luke_the_g_vlastos 2019-10-151h 03The Decaf RecapThe Punisher(s)Tonight Brian, Marcus, and I talk about the Punisher Netflix show and movies to figure out what makes for a good Punisher.
Art by Brian, follow him on instagram @fake_silenthero
marcus @_mr.e_art
Lucas @luke_the_g_vlastos 2019-10-081h 21The Decaf RecapDecaf Recap on DaredevilThe Decaf Recap is back for a second run,
For this Recap on Daredevil I'm joined by two great artist's Marcus and Brian
follow them on Instagram to see their content @fake_silenthero for Brian and @_mr.e_arts_ for Marcus
This weeks cover art for this podcast was done by Marcus Escobar.
for update and discussion follow us on instagram @the_decaf_recap_podcast for all things comics and pop culture.
Podcast hosted by Lucas Vlastos, follow me on instagram @luke_the_g...2019-09-242h 26The Decaf RecapThe Dark KnightTonight we're talking about the clown prince of crime and his portrayal in The Dark Knight
Guests Christian
https://www.instagram.com/reallychristiansegura/
Guest Marcus
https://www.instagram.com/_mr.e_/2018-11-131h 31The Decaf RecapV for VendettaTonight is the fifth of November, and so we're talking about everyone's favorite anarchist in his is comic and movie adaptation, this is V for Vendetta. And a lot Moore
Guest Tre'
https://www.instagram.com/noertsplayhouse/2018-11-061h 27The Decaf RecapThe CrowTonight I talk about the Crow both the comic and the movie adaptation with my new guest Marcus.
Marcus's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/_mr.e_/2018-10-301h 06The Decaf RecapSlasher filmsTonight on The Decaf Recap we’re talking about slasher films as we get closer to Halloween
Guest Tre'
https://soundcloud.com/t-x-b-1
Guest Christian
https://www.instagram.com/reallychristiansegura/2018-10-231h 26The Decaf RecapZombies in movies and moreTonight I talk about zombies and how they're used in shows, movies, and comics.2018-10-1639 minThe Decaf RecapPulp FictionI discuss the prime time Quentin Tarantino film Pulp Fiction with Artist and Musician Tre' Bell alongside cinematographer Aiden Kangas. Check out their work in the links below.
Tre' Bell
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/t-x-b-1
http://www.trebell.com/
Aiden Kangas
http://www.knowideaproductions.com/2018-09-251h 07The Decaf RecapWhat's a good adaptation of Superman?Today I talk about the man of steal, and his many adaptations over the decades.2018-09-1831 minThe Decaf RecapIron ManToday I talk about everyones favorite one man army quick wit comic book character turn movie icon, Iron Man.2018-09-1128 minThe Decaf RecapSpawn the animated seriesI recap one of the late 1990's most experimental and original comic book characters to come to life on the small screen.2018-09-0121 minThe Decaf RecapThe Naked Gun MovieWe review an iconic slapstick comedy gem, staring Leslie Nielsen as an all too serious police detective who takes things too literally. This is the Naked Gun.2018-08-2532 minThe Decaf RecapThe Cloverfield MoviesI review the Cloverfield trilogy and what made it stand out in the world of Sci-Fi horror movies2018-08-1645 minThe Decaf RecapHellboy the Sword of StormsI talk about the animated movie Hellboy the Sword of Storms, with guest star Mazzi Vlastos.2018-08-0727 minThe Decaf RecapBatman: Under the RedhoodI revisit the 2010 animated adaptation of the batman comic ark, under the hood. A movie and comic that helped revive one of the few comic characters from the DC universe that was thought to stay dead forever.2018-07-3129 minThe Decaf RecapThe movie BladeToday I talk about the movie Blade staring Wesley Snipes, and explain my thoughts on why the movie is both good and meaningful to comic book movies.2018-07-2342 min