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Sudden but InevitableDeath Note - Matsuda and Makeshift (Thicc Cake)SBI is back from our vacation to bring you the latest in our watch of Death Note with our anime-resistant friends Josh and Ricky D! This week, we are watching Matsuda and Makeshift, lamenting a lack of plot advancement, while attempting to learn current young person lingo and feeling out the live-chat's feelings on fanfiction. Listen now to see how we fare!Subscribe to Open Pike Night now to be part of the Cap'n's Star Trek Strange New Worlds podcast!Support your favorite indie podcast in style with an SBI shirt! Follow us on Twitter @Su...
2022-07-111h 30
Sudden but InevitableDeath Note - Execution and Ally (Creep on a Leash)This week at SBI, Josh kink-shames anyone who is into cherry knots, but also thinks Misa's treatment is a little unfair. Ricky D manages to soften his Misa Misa edge slightly, while getting very excited to see some guns in some faces. As usual, the Cap'n tries to hold everything together this week in an attempt to also discuss a pair of Death Note episodes!Subscribe to Open Pike Night now to be part of the Cap'n's new Star Trek Strange New Worlds podcast!Support your favorite indie podcast in style with an SBI shirt...
2022-06-201h 30
Sudden but InevitableDeath Note - Wager and Decision (Bondage Gurney)This week the SBI crew discovers what happens when Rem decides not to like you anymore, and Josh is finally able to decide how he feels about Light! Ricky D of course takes the opportunity to wonder how he feels about Light's little sister. Wait, that came out wrong...but we're wagering that you'll let that decision slide!Subscribe now to Open Pike Night now to be part of the Cap'n's new Star Trek Strange New Worlds podcast!Support your favorite indie podcast in style with an SBI shirt! Follow us on Twitter @SuddenBut! Check...
2022-06-131h 29
Sudden but InevitableDeath Note - Confession and Friend (Stoner Shinigami)This week the crew returns from a break and is joined by the Incomparable Mrs. Sudden! Will Ricky D be able to maintain his positive attitude from two weeks ago? Will Josh ever be able to stop feeling bad for Light? What happens if two Shinigami fall in love? We have a lot of questions this week, in case that's not obvious.Subscribe now to Open Pike Night now to be part of the Cap'n's new Star Trek Strange New Worlds podcast!Support your favorite indie podcast in style with an SBI shirt! Follow us...
2022-06-061h 27
Sudden but InevitableDeath Note - Assault and Love (Vampire Rules)This week sees a new kind of SBI, the pre-recorded kind! To help us make up for our lack of a live audience, anime superfan Phil K stopped by to discuss a bit of Death Note with us! Josh finds himself mistrusting this new Kira, while Ricky D is fully on board. Where does that leave the Cap'n? In charge of one whopper of a discussion, that's where!Don't miss Phil's blog Swords of the Ancients! Subscribe now to Open Pike Night now to be part of the Cap'n's new Star Trek Strange New Worlds podcast!
2022-05-231h 36
Sudden but InevitableDeath Note - Encounter and Doubt (Chessque)Our friend Cali D makes a quick comeback to discuss the first ever Encounter between Light and L, and the subsequent Doubt that this meeting causes in both of them. Couple things you don't have to doubt? Ricky D is dragging his feet, Josh is feeling a little emo, and the Cap'n is trying desperately to keep it all barreling toward some sort of cogent point! Don't forget to check out Cali D's shop! Subscribe now to Open Pike Night now to be part of the Cap'n's new Star Trek Strange New Worlds podcast!Support...
2022-05-161h 46
Sudden but InevitableDeath Note - Overcast and Glare (Shinigami 9 to 5)This week the crew discusses Light's confrontation with former investigator Naomi Misora, and the visual pacing of this episode puts Ricky D in a sour mood for L's subsequent ice-cream-based collaborative surveillance. Naturally, Josh can't help but bring up some obscure space fantasy series in passing conversation, and the Cap'n tries desperately as always to keep everything movin' down the tracks!Subscribe now to Open Pike Night and discuss Star Trek's Strange New Worlds series with us!Support your favorite indie podcast in style with an SBI shirt! Follow us on Twitter @SuddenBut! Check out...
2022-05-091h 37
Sudden but InevitableDeath Note - Tactics and Unraveling (The FBI School)This week we decide firmly if we are Team Light or Team L, as Death Note gets more intense per episode! We are joined by Death Note Superfan Cali D to break down Light's manipulation and ultimate murder of Ray Pember. Josh and Ricky D argue over whether Ray's actions were executed (sorry) out of stupidity or pure laziness, while the Cap'n attempts to keep everyone focused!Don't forget to check out Cali D's shop!Listen to the Cap'n's most recent appearance on Esoterica Cinema discussing Neon Genesis Evangelion with Jason! Subscribe now to Open P...
2022-05-021h 48
Sudden but InevitableDeath Note - Dealings and Pursuit (My Other Honor Student is Kira)This week the crew dives into the third and fourth episodes of Death Note family-style, but does that mean Ricky D cuts the show more or less slack? Josh sneaks in yet another HIMYM reference, and the Cap'n tries his best to shut it down immediately. Be warned. Listen next week for the return of fan-favorite Cali D(no relation)!Listen to the Cap'n's most recent appearance on Esoterica Cinema discussing Neon Genesis Evangelion with Jason! Subscribe now to Open Pike Night so that you can be part of the show as Star Trek's Strange New Worlds...
2022-04-251h 34
Sudden but InevitableDeath Note - Rebirth and Confrontation (Gothic Eldritch Navi)Season 4 of SBI is here! This time, we are taking on the 2006 anime series Death Note, two episodes per week! To help us kick things off for Josh and Ricky D's first watch, we welcome Jason of Esoterica Cinema to SBI to talk Shinigami shenanigans and notebook no-no's. Will our first-timers jump into Death Note with the same enthusiasm they did Cowboy Bebop, or is this podcast rotting? Listen to the Cap'n's most recent appearance on Esoterica Cinema discussing Neon Genesis Evangelion with Jason! Subscribe now to Open Pike Night so that you can be part of...
2022-04-181h 54
Sudden but InevitableFreaks and Geeks - Pilot (What the American F?)The crew is celebrating Ricky D's birthday this week the only way we know how; with a single season television show! This is the first installment in a yearly series (yes, yearly) covering one of Ricky's favorite shows ever in Freaks and Geeks. The Cap'n and Josh reminisce about their high school days with Ricky D, and take some time to appreciate the small amount of growth they've all achieved since then. Minute, even.Join us next week for the beginning of Season 4, covering Death Note
Sudden but InevitableCowboy Bebop '21 - Supernova Symphony (So Deeply Anime)The end of another season of Sudden but Inevitable has arrived on this, our 50th episode. To help us get through all the emotional drain caused by this, our friend Philip Krogmeier, our resident Bebop Superfan, has returned to helps us process our feelings. Josh takes a moment to read some new words from a friendly review, and Ricky D struggles mightily against the whims of a housecat, all while the near perfect adaptation that has been Cowboy Bebop comes to a close. Don't forget to check out our seasons covering the original Cowboy Bebop, Firefly, and our bonus...
2022-03-142h 08
Sudden but InevitableCowboy Bebop '21 - Blue Crow Waltz - Sexual Vocal HoneyThis week brings a special treat and first time guests Chris and Leslie of Measuring the Score! Their expertise as a composer and musician respectively make them two of the most appropriate possible guests we could have for Cowboy Bebop of any kind, and this week we're applying our not-so-critical lens to episode 9, Blue Crow Waltz. Is this pure flashback enough to draw in a new pair of fans? Is the music as amazing as we all think it is? Is smoking cool?Check out the Cap'n's recent appearance on Another Time, MacLeod, a minute-by-minute Highlander podcast!
2022-03-071h 56
Sudden but InevitableCowboy Bebop '21 - Sad Clown A-Go-Go (Swords and Silhouettes)Let's all take a trip to Earthland this week, as Legacy Podcaster and friend of the show Shawn from Cheapseat Reviews joins us to discuss the eighth episode of the live-action Cowboy Bebop remix, Sad Clown A-Go-Go! With no recent experience with the original series, how does Shawn feel about the glorious, demented mix of genre tropes and ultra-noir imagery of this episode? How does Josh feel about Denethor's digestive proclivities in comparison to the Eunuch's? How does Ricky D feel about Ein getting left behind? All this and more can be found in this week's just-barely-under-2-hour-episode of...
2022-02-281h 59
Sudden but InevitableCowboy Bebop '21 - Galileo Hustle (The MILF Connection)This week's discussion of Galileo Hustle just wouldn't feel right without Cameron Harrison of Green Shirt - A Newbie's Trek through TNG here to compare it to the anime source material with us! He also brought along the hottest take yet this season, and forced us to ask the question; is this series better than the original? Next, Josh and Ricky D plant themselves firmly in the child-free camp for some reason, while Cam and the Cap'n have a big announcement to share! Is there any pain that mommies can't heal?Watch the trailer for Frank and...
2022-02-211h 54
Sudden but InevitableCowboy Bebop '21 - Binary Two-Step (Potentially Defective Railgun)The crew takes a crack at Binary Two-Step with the help of long-time supporter and first-time podcast guest Cali D! Is the relationship between Mel the Mechanic and Faye the healthiest across either version of Bebop? Did Ricky D notice anything else about this episode? Is Josh subtly encroaching upon Ricky D's brand? Does your brain feel itchy yet? If you enjoy very cute things, consider a purchase from Cali D's Adorabubbles store! If you'd like to help #SaveCowboyBebop, you can sign the petition!Check out the Cap'n's recent appearance on Another Time, MacLeod, a minute-by-minute Highlander...
2022-02-141h 39
Sudden but InevitableCowboy Bebop '21 - Darkside Tango (Feels Like Balls)The crew is joined by one of the hosts of Bebop Tabletop, Andrew, to discuss Darkside Tango! The not quite so sudden, but definitely inevitable betrayal of Jet by his former partner provides the sepia-soaked backdrop for our discussion on adaptation, a topic that Andrew is well-versed in. Josh and Ricky D stand back and let the fireworks fly this week, before doubling down on their love for Faye. If you'd like to help #SaveCowboyBebop, you can sign the petition!Check out the Cap'n's recent appearance on Another Time, MacLeod, a minute-by-minute Highlander podcast!Support...
2022-02-071h 51
Sudden but InevitableCowboy Bebop '21 - Callisto Soul (Bizarro Space-Seinfeld)This week the crew is joined by yet another member of the Green Shirt podcast, and this time it's the undisputed Alpha of the show, Producer John T. Bolds! While John may be a Federation veteran, when it comes to Bebop he is brand spankin' new, and the live-action show is his introduction to the property! Josh and Ricky D realize that perhaps they've been allowing the Cap'n to color their lenses thick with scarlet paint, will John T. Bolds be able to scrape those lenses clean? And is Daniella Pineda's Faye Valentine the best thing about this series...
2022-01-311h 50
BestflixDon't Look UpRyan rejoins us to talk about the little political satire movie that popped into your netflix queue at the end of the year. We discuss politics, war, environmentalism and the survival of the human race.... All topics we have no business exploring.
2022-01-2736 min
Sudden but InevitableCowboy Bebop '21 - Dog Star Swing (Kung Fu and Corgi Butts)This week our crew is finally introduced to the live-action counterpart of our favorite space-corgi, Ein! Long-time supporter Steve joins the crew to discuss our furry friend's introduction, as well as our favorite hand-to-hand fight of the series yet. Josh has some big podcast news, while Ricky finds himself agreeing with our first ever negative review. If you'd like to help #SaveCowboyBebop, you can sign the petition!Support your favorite indie podcast in style with an SBI shirt! Follow us on Twitter @SuddenBut! Check out our picks for Shot of the Show on Instagram @suddenbutinevitablepodcast! Or, go...
2022-01-241h 54
Sudden but InevitableCowboy Bebop '21 - Venus Pop (Shuffle Deluxe)Our crew welcomes the return of Cowboy Bebop Superfan Phil K, and the discussion is nearly immediately threatened by an unruly live chat! Fortunately, Josh and Ricky D are able to keep things mostly contained while Phil and the Cap'n get down to sharing some love for this week's episode, Venus Pop! Oh and don't forget to check out the Cap'n's recent appearance on Quest Me! If you'd like to help #SaveCowboyBebop, you can sign the petition!Support your favorite indie podcast in style with an SBI shirt! Follow us on Twitter @SuddenBut! Check out our picks...
2022-01-171h 48
Sudden but InevitableCowboy Bebop '21 - Cowboy Gospel (John M.F. Cho)Season 3 of SBI is here! Our Cap'n laments the near-immediate cancelation of 2021's live-action Cowboy Bebop, and the human buoys that are Josh and Ricky D keep him afloat by insisting upon equally near-immediate coverage of the series! Joining our humble little friendship for the premiere of season 3 is returning spacefriend Robert from Science Fiction Remnant, who previously introduced us to the very cool space western movie Space Sweepers! If you'd like to help #SaveCowboyBebop, you can sign the petition! Support your favorite indie podcast in style with an SBI shirt! Follow us on Twitter @SuddenBut! Check...
2022-01-101h 43BestflixThe Matrix Resolutions!Ricky D! gets together with frequent guest Ryan(Alva Foxx) and we even get another visit from Josh, head of the Twist My Arm network. We discuss the new Matrix Resurrections film and ask some of the hard hitting questions like... Who wanted this? and Is Keanu getting old? We also squeak out some praise for the film to try and combat the angry nerd herd the internet has produced.
2022-01-0449 min
Sudden but InevitableDonnie Darko (Forty Percent Kubrick Stare)Our final episode of 2021 is here, and shucks howdy is it a doozy! This week, we are joined by the amazing Meg of Bed, Wed, or Behead to discuss the 2001 classic Donnie Darko. This is Meg's first time seeing the movie, and Ricky D has been waiting to mansplain this movie to someone for years! Josh provides the variance against our baseline this week, but in a way that is truly fitting for both this movie, and this year. We've also got some special appearances by Measuring the Score and It's a Fandom Thing Pod! Thank you...
2021-12-302h 19
Sudden but InevitableLogan's Run (Equal Opportunity Nudity)In this second bonus episode of the week, the crew sits down together to watch Logan's Run, a 1976 science fiction gem that Josh suggested, but this time with Ricky D! Josh shares what makes this movie so special to him, while Ricky D wonders what makes this movie so special to Josh. Meanwhile, the Cap'n is having a good ol' time imagining a new society built from the combined ashes of the ones in the film, complete with its own musical culture and societal goals! The bonus episodes may be close to winding down, but our crew sure ain't!
2021-12-062h 15
Sudden but InevitableLogan's Run (Logan's Marathon)This week we've got two bonus episodes! Our friend Marcy (formerly of Green Shirt) stops by to help us get ready for the 1976 classic that is Logan's Run! She breaks down what makes this movie so watchable, and helps get us geared up to discuss this absolute acid trip of a movie in our weekly livestream, while Josh and the Cap'n reminisce about all the suggestions the Cap'n has taken in the past...or not taken.Support your favorite indie podcast in style with an SBI shirt! Follow us on Twitter @SuddenBut! Check out our picks for...
2021-12-031h 02
Sudden but InevitableSlither (Creeping Weirdness)This week's SBI Bonus Episode comes to us courtesy of longtime friend of the show, Cameron Harrison of Green Shirt - A Newbie's Trek Through the Next Generation. He's here to introduce our Cap'n and Ricky D to James Gunn's 2006 directorial debut, Slither. Buried under all those slugs and meat is the triumphant return of our good friend and trusty pilot Josh! Dive into this parasitic parade of a proper genre-mash that clearly lays the groundwork for Gunn as a master of tone. Of course, that's all before we even take the Nathan Fillion of it all into consideration!
2021-11-222h 18
Sudden but InevitableCowboy Bebop '21 - A Slightly Different FontIn this very special SBI bonus episode, the crew gets together just before the premiere of Netflix's live-action Cowboy Bebop adaptation to watch the first two episodes and discuss their immediate reactions. This episode contains plenty of spoilers, so be sure to watch both episodes before jumping in. Unless, of course, you need some convincing as to the temperature of these here jazzy space-waters, in which case go ahead and listen right now. Did Netflix finally get one of these things right? Do our two newest Bebop fans like what they are seeing? WHERE IS RADICAL EDWARD?...
2021-11-1943 minBestflixDuneI'm joined by Jesse from the Sudden But Inevitable podcast and we get a the low-down on exactly what the heck is happening in the Dune universe. We discuss sequels, fiefs and witchcraft, and how exactly that fits in with the Sand-Worm movie.
2021-11-0945 min
Sudden but InevitableSpace Sweepers (Domo Arigato, Live-Action Misato)This week we continue our series of Bonus Episodes with a brand-new classic, the 2021 Netflix original film Space Sweepers! In yet another milestone for SBI, this is a property that our Cap'n has never seen before! That means we'll need the guidance of our latest guest, Robert from Science Fiction Remnant, to find our way in the neon-drenched, sonically magnificent live-action ode to the spirits of both Firefly and Cowboy Bebop. Even our resident grumpy fish Ricky D liked it, and you can take that to the space bank! Consider this your (well, our) introduction to the world of...
2021-11-081h 44
Sudden but InevitableHighlander (This Tiny Castle)Let the SBI Bonus Episodes begin! We are kicking things off this week in style with the 1986 classic film, Highlander! Ricky D has never seen it before, nor has Shawn of CheapSeat Reviews! Luckily, our captain has, and friend of the show SineCera stops by to help explain to the neophytes the glory that is Highlander. This may be our most contentious episode yet, so get ready to pick sides and draw lines in the immortal, sword-wielding sand!Support your favorite indie podcast in style with an SBI shirt! Support friend of the show and fellow Browncoat...
2021-10-252h 15
Sudden but InevitableCowboy Bebop - The Movie (Oedipal Bebop)This week, the crew is joined by Cameron of Green Shirt and Cowboy Bebop superfan Phil to discuss the visual ecstasy that is the Cowboy Bebop movie. Ricky D slides into the producer seat for this discussion, which Cameron then breaks wide open partway through with the suggestion that the entire movie may be a dream! We also make some big announcements concerning seasons 3 and 4 of SBI that you're definitely going to want to hear! Join us for the SBI Season 2 Finale, won't you?This week's Big Shouts for the Bounty Hunters: @dali_cali @rosalita9899 @NextOnStageOne Thank...
2021-10-112h 26BestflixThe Many Saints of NewarkFind Ryan's amazing Inktober art on his Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/alvafoxx/Follow him on Twitter to stay up with his artistic creations! https://twitter.com/Alva_FoxxSupport your local artists and creators!
2021-10-1152 min
Sudden but InevitableCowboy Bebop - The Real Folk Blues Parts 1 and 2 (Tears of Scarlet)The crew is joined once more by Cowboy Bebop superfan Phil to discuss the series finale, The Real Folk Blues! Josh and Ricky D come to terms with the ending of their first anime series, while they estimate their likelihood of a rewatch. Kylie and the Cap'n get lost reminiscing about other series that drew them into the medium in the first place. This ain't quite our final Bebop of the season, either, so stay tuned - and get ready for Season 3!Support your favorite indie podcast in style with an SBI shirt! Support friend of...
2021-09-202h 40BestflixBad Trip BreakdownI'm visited by Bestflix frequent flyer Ryan The Alva Foxx and we focus on the Netflix movie Bad Trip starring Eric Andre, Tiffany Hadish and Lil Rey Howery. We talk about some of our favorite pranks in the movie, compare it to some of our other favorite prank movies, and also just talk about what shows have been occupying our time of late.
2021-09-2040 min
Sudden but InevitableCowboy Bebop - Brain Scratch and Hard Luck Woman (Don't Go Chasin' Meteorfalls)The SBI Crew is joined by returning Season 1 guest Cameron Harrison of Green Shirt - A Newbie's Trek Through the Next Generation to discuss the creepy cyberpunk cult of Brain Scratch and the absolute ocean of emotion that is Hard Luck Woman! Kylie is back and ready to give us all the session details, while Josh recounts the time he was accidentally left in a store while reading Nintendo Power. Ricky D also shares some insight about his connection to the series thus far, and the Cap'n starts to see the end of the fast ride that has been...
2021-09-132h 29
Sudden but InevitableCowboy Bebop - Boogie Woogie Feng Shui and Cowboy Funk (3-Chis Pizza)This week, Kylie takes the night off paid, leaving the rest of the crew to discuss Boogie Woogie Feng Shui and Cowboy Funk. Ricky D takes the opportunity to continue both his blue streak and his emotional outbursts from the week prior, while the Cap'n assures us that he hasn't yet reached middle age. Josh also discusses the feeling of having your Son of a Gun soup and eating it, too!This week's Big Shouts for the Bounty Hunters: @TheMYAMPodcast @notthatbadcast @GreenShirt87 @filmrageyycSupport your favorite indie podcast in style with an SBI shirt! Support...
2021-09-062h 00
Sudden but InevitableCowboy Bebop - Wild Horses and Pierrot Le Fou (Penguin Joker Tally Man)This week, not even Wild Horses or Pierrot Le Fou can drag us away from talkin' Bebop! The Cap'n finds an opportunity to drop more Star Trek references than ever before, much to the chagrin of Ricky D. The crew also discusses their favorite space pirates throughout popular culture, while Josh presents a "tumbling through the atmosphere" hot take during our rating segment. Finally, despite our best efforts, Kylie continues to display her trademark insensitivity. This week's Big Shouts for the Bounty Hunters: @SciFiRemnant @SpaceCastlePod @fmofmpodcast @BedWedBeheadPodSupport friend of the show and fellow Browncoat...
2021-08-302h 14
Sudden but InevitableCowboy Bebop - Mushroom Samba and Speak Like a Child (Wickedly Adorable Scooter)We're back from a successful #TMAPodCon21 to our regularly scheduled Bebop, and that means it's time to micro-dose some Mushroom Samba and then try to find a Beta deck to watch Speak Like a Child. Josh is back and he talks a little bit about his "life on the streets", while Kylie and he debate whether or not Spike is "vanilla af" in bed. Ricky D and the Cap'n discuss their recent (upcoming) guest appearance on Bed, Wed, or Behead, and load some very large weapons while giving their episode ratings.This week's Big Shouts for the...
2021-08-232h 16
Sudden but InevitableSudden Rebop RewindWe bring a brand new anime-resistant first-timer through the first two episodes of Cowboy Bebop this week - and she just so happens to be married to the Captain! Ricky D also examines his newly receptive attitude to the world of anime, and we take the time to give him some suggestions as to what he should watch next. Don't worry folks, next week it's back to our regularly scheduled Bebop!If you're an indie podcaster, be sure to check out the complete playlist of TMAPodCon21 videos! Visit the Sudden but Inevitable Shop to get the coolest S...
2021-08-161h 22BestflixQuest Flix! The Rise of Skywalker...flixWe are finishing up with the Star Wars Sequel movies so I(Ricky D from Bestflix with Ricky D) team up with Josh and Justin of the Quest Me! podcast which is also a part of the Twist My Arm network. We do a lot of discussion about how many plot lines in this movie were originally presented in the Star Wars book series, we discuss JJ Abrams and his return to the Star Wars universe and we even sneak in a little bit of Jar Jar the Sith Lord discussion
2021-08-161h 26BestflixStar Wars the Last Jedi - Bestflix BreakdownVisit the Bestflix and Twist My Arm network merch store to show your support! https://twistmyarmpodcast.com/tma-storeKeep up with the Twist My Arm network for incoming promo codes and new merch releases!
2021-08-101h 11
Sudden but InevitableCowboy Bebop - My Funny Valentine and Black Dog Serenade (Mama's Got a Freezebox)We are back to cover two more sessions of our favorite 90s space-western anime, and this week is full of backstory with My Funny Valentine and Black Dog Serenade! Josh realizes that maybe he likes episodic TV after all, while Kylie defends her ATLA opinion from a mildly riled Captain. Ricky D has some plans mercifully cancelled, and we are finally joined by our friend Pixie of Next on Stage One!This week's Big Shouts for the Bounty Hunters: @SoundsCreepyPod @GoodPodLemon @The_FJ_Podcast @TheMYAMPodcast @jakehartline @BloodNBlackRum @BeerdAlPodcast @Rosalita9899Check out our Captain on Them's...
2021-08-092h 16BestflixStarflix Warflix the Force AwakenflixJosh from the Twist My Arm Network and the Sudden But Inevitable Rebop(among others) drags RickyD! into the world Star Wars Sequels. Josh brings a plethora of Star Wars knowledge to the podcast while RickyD! reminisces about old Star Wars video games.
2021-08-021h 01
Sudden but InevitableCowboy Bebop - Bohemian Rhapsody (Nintendomanji)All shined up from our visit with the California Browncoats for SDCC@Home, we dove right into our discussion of Bohemian Rhapsody! Josh recounts the time he encountered a roving chess gang, at which point Kylie and Ricky D take turns challenging him to a match! Our Captain also stumbles handsomely into one of the most "grown-up" discussion topics we've entertained yet. Oh and hey, if you're interested, we've got some choice threads for your next shindig available these days!This week's Big Shouts for the Bounty Hunters: @CABrowncoats @TheDainiac @PlaylistWars Cobra Kai Colorado Paintball @TPodcastTWDie @rosalita9899
2021-07-261h 36BestflixSpace Jam!Bestflix regular Ryan( the AlvaFoxx) joins me this week to talk about the new Space Jam movie! Its in theatres and just came to HBO MAX this weekend. We talk about the great moments and those moments that aren't so great. Come get our thoughts!
2021-07-2033 min
Sudden but InevitableCowboy Bebop - Jupiter Jazz Parts 1 and 2 (Faeries Can Be Scary)Vicious is back, and just as Sephiroth-y as ever this week as we discuss Jupiter Jazz Parts I and II. Josh finally gets some of that sweet, sweet serialization that he so desperately craves, while Ricky D explains the parameters of "aggressive cuddles" and then some real-world science (no, seriously)! Kylie, ever the adult in the room, reminds us that some of what Faye experiences in these episodes is very relatable.This week's Big Shouts for the Bounty Hunters: @MPWeirdoPodcast @NextOnStageOne @BedWedBeheadPod @Digitaldissect1 @cheapseatcast Enter our 1k Blu-ray Giveaway!Follow us on Twitter @SuddenBut...
2021-07-192h 15
Sudden but InevitableCowboy Bebop - Toys in the Attic (Homage Cake)Talkin' about two episodes of high-quality space western per week can be exhausting, and if not properly planned could lead to the improper scheduling of two-part episodes. But fear not! We've done it properly here at SBI, and that means that this week we are only covering Toys in the Attic. Kylie provides some fun insight regarding the session's title as always, while Josh finds out that of all the things to bother him, bottle episodes are apparently high on the list. Ricky D wrestles with some real emotions knowing that Ein is in danger, and our Captain presides...
2021-07-121h 55
Sudden but InevitableCowboy Bebop - Jamming with Edward and Ganymede Elegy (Purely for the Pants)This week, the crew finally meets Radical Edward! Fear not, for Ricky D asks a very fair question regarding Ed's gender to clear up any confusion almost immediately. Josh informs everyone of his graduation to something called "boy pants," and Kylie does her best to keep the rest of the crew from singing Led Zeppelin while she shares some fun facts about Ganymede Elegy!This week's Big Shouts for the Bounty Hunters: @PodcastTa2Squid @selfshoots @SoundsCreepyPod @measurethescore @EAPrilBeauty @CrapflixpodcastFollow us on Twitter @SuddenBut! Enter our 1k Blu-ray Giveaway! Check out our picks for Shot...
2021-07-051h 52BestflixIn The HeightsRickyD from Bestflix with RickyD! teams up with Jesse over at Sudden But Inevitable to talk In The Heights, the new Lin-Manuel Miranda musical. We talk our favorite scenes, favorite songs, favorite characters and just what makes this musical such an event.
2021-07-0537 min
Sudden but InevitableCowboy Bebop - Heavy Metal Queen and Waltz for Venus (Jazz Fu Way)This week, the Captain is back in midseason form, and just in time as Heavy Metal Queen starts out swingin'! Kylie has some fun facts ready to go straight away this time around, and by Waltz for Venus our pal Ricky D's guilty conscience is really starting to weigh on him! And finally, Josh cannot remember the name of single named thing in either of these episodes - but he does remember all the names of people he wishes to thank for their support this week, as well as the wonderful listeners who rated and reviewed our show in...
2021-06-282h 15BestflixBestflix - Happy Fathers Day!!!I discuss a few movies and tv shows with my favorite Father Figures.
2021-06-2320 min
Sudden but InevitableCowboy Bebop - Ballad of Fallen Angels and Sympathy for the Devil (Sephiroth Dracula)This week, the crew is joined by Cowboy Bebop superfan Phil to discuss Spike's "first" encounter with Vicious, as well as the harmonica-wielding maniac lost in time! The Captain has some engine troubles, but Kylie fills in masterfully. Ricky D has so many questions, but is absolutely enthralled, while Josh is still buried deep in the music. This week's Big Shouts for the Bounty Hunters: @sine_cera_biz SineCera Shop @geeketched GeekEtched Shop@WTFamicom @SinisterHourFollow us on Twitter @SuddenBut! Check out our picks for Shot of the Show on Instagram @suddenbutinevitablepodcast! Follow our...
2021-06-212h 08
Sudden but InevitableCowboy Bebop - Honky Tonk Women and Gateway Shuffle (Typical Hot Anime Girl)The crew is introduced to Faye Valentine, and we discuss the way her character is shot in contrast to some of the others. Ricky D drops a truth bomb on everyone, and then leaves the room when he finds our video gaming proclivities are not up to his standards. Kylie educates us a little further regarding the show's music, and Josh tells the tale of one of his greatest accomplishments in the world of pranks!This week's Big Shouts for the Bounty Hunters: @BebopBeat @DigitalDissect1 @JCoopstergold @BedWedBeheadPod @NostalgiaTestNASA's In-Depth Guide to Ganymede...
2021-06-141h 53BestflixBestFlix is Back!Come listen while I tell you why you should be watching.The SopranosWatchmenSilicon ValleyLast Week Tonight with John OliverQ - Into the StormThe TownDollhouseParty DownModern FamilyBreaking BadBig MouthLOVEG.L.O.W.Billy on the Street
2021-06-1427 min
Sudden but InevitableCowboy Bebop - Asteroid Blues and Stray Dog Strut (À la carte and Jazzy) [Part 2]Part 2 of our discussion (not a new trend, just a one-time necessity) features Josh and Ricky D's reactions to some of those, y'know, anime tropes. The crew also gives their selections for Shot of the Show and Kylie introduces Spiegel Spiel. Finally, we ask for help finding a new name for our biggest superfans! Can we cure our newcomers' Asteroid Blues, or are we about to see this Stray Dog Strut right out the door on anime? Special thanks this week go to: @dali_cali @rosalita9899 @nextonstageone @greenshirt87 @cheapseatcast @fandomthingpod @bedwedbeheadpod @measurethescore @digitaldissect1Follow us o...
2021-06-091h 04
Sudden but InevitableCowboy Bebop - Asteroid Blues and Stray Dog Strut (À la carte and Jazzy) [Part 1]The Sudden but Inevitable crew is back and we're watching Cowboy Bebop! Josh and Ricky D from Bestflix with Ricky D have never seen the show, and they're even a little resistant to anime as a whole!Part 1 of our discussion (not a new trend, just a one-time necessity) features Josh and Ricky D's initial reactions to the world of anime, and we spend some time discussing the tropes of the space western subgenre. Keep your ears peeled for Part 2 later this week!Follow us on Twitter @SuddenBut, @twistmyarmcast, @missmyarmcast, and @BestflixRickyD! Find us on...
2021-06-0741 min
Sudden but InevitableFirefly - Serenity [Movie] (Slinky Dress of Mourning)This week, we took the final cinematic plunge into the Firefly 'verse with a viewing of the movie, Serenity. Josh and Kylie talk us through their emotions, wishes, and laments at the culmination of the series, and what it feels like to be at the end of their first-ever Firefly viewing experience. The crew lets all their love for the show and our fans flow, and we can't wait to see you next season for the Sudden but Inevitable Rebop!Shepherds of Shine: Rosalita9899, Saxon1014, Kap_DK, CaliDali_Art, Glitter_Rock, Popdalock, NextOnStageOne
2021-05-112h 31BestflixWhat's Leavin Streamin'? May 2021Its a new month and that means we aren't just getting new shows - there are also some old gems that are dropping off of our favorite streaming platforms. Lend me an ear while I run down a couple of the best movies that are dropping off of Netflix, HBOMAX and Hulu.
2021-05-0424 min
Sudden but InevitableJaynespod ft. Adam BaldwinThis week we are joined by none other than the Hero of Canton, the man they call Jayne himself, Adam Baldwin! Through our wonderful Shepherd Suzi, we were connected directly with our favorite non-Baldwin Baldwin who graciously spoke with us about his experiences on set, the connections between the cast and fans, and weighed in on some of our more pressing questions about Jayne like, "is he dumb?" or, "is he a generous lover?"We also discussed convention life, improvised moments, and the possibility of a Firefly reboot in animated form! We want to thank every one...
2021-05-031h 02BestflixBestflix with Buddies - Mortal KombatBestflix with Ricky D! gets together with his buddies Josh and Moltar to talk Mortal Kombat. Explicit Content Warning! This episode is heavy on profanity and violent descriptors not often heard on the Bestflix with RickyD! podcast. We talk fight scenes, we talk characters, we focus on video games and the lore behind Mortal Kombat. Very insightful episode for anyone dying to know more behind the scenes facts about Mortal Kombat as a Universe. Then we play a Mortal Kombat trivia game that was made by Moltar himself!
2021-04-271h 30
Sudden but InevitableFirefly - Objects in Space (Found Family)In this extra-large by necessity episode, the crew gathers in the galley to discuss the series finale of Firefly, Objects in Space. Josh realizes that he doesn't want the story to be over, and is finally brought all the way up to speed on the difference between Serenity, the pilot episode and Serenity, the movie. Kylie jumps into the Twitter waters in preparation for Season 2 of Sudden but Inevitable, and puts her finger on the worst thing Jubal Early does in this episode. And finally, fresh off his appearance on Cheapseat Reviews, Ricky D talks about feet a little...
2021-04-262h 35
Sudden but InevitableNewbs and BeWBsThis week we had planned to cover the Firefly series finale, Objects in Space, but Josh and Kylie had a sudden kitty emergency! Don't worry, the fur babies are safe, happy, and healthy now. But without our Firefly newbs, we couldn't discuss the series finale, so instead we called our big sisters Meg and Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead and played a live round of their eponymous game! Given the choices of Mal, Kaylee, and Simon, who would you bed, wed, or behead?Don't miss Jesse's visit to the award-winning Greenshirt: A Newbie's Trek...
2021-04-192h 18BestflixHBOMAX New Releases April 2021@BestflixRickyD@SuddenButTwistmyarmpodcast.com April 1:A Shock To The System, 1990 (HBO) – This sounds really gritty and cool. Starring Michael Caine as head of an Advertising department. He gets passed up for a promotion in favor of a younger employee and kills a homeless man in frustration. Accidentally. He ends up faving no consequences. This leads him to acting out revenge on anyone who has wronged him. Possibly going so far as to hurt his wife.Abandon, 2002 (HBO) – 16% on RT. Th...
2021-04-131h 01
Sudden but InevitableFirefly - Heart of Gold (So Your Legend Tells)In this, our penultimate episode of Firefly (don't worry, we're gonna cover the movie too), David Black of Spatial Anomaly returns to discuss its successes and failures. Josh wonders if he could be in the room for a childbirth, while Kylie assures him he doesn't have to find out soon. Ricky D's shuttle gets an upgrade as well!We'd also love to thank our friends and listeners for voting us "Pod of the Week" in It Goes Down in the PM's weekly contest!Oh and don't miss Jesse's upcoming visit to Greenshirt: A Newbie's Trek through...
2021-04-122h 16BestflixNetflix April 2021Come listen to my struggle with my new audio recording program, struggle with all the kids shows coming to netflix, and struggle with the plights facing humanity with Bestflix.
2021-04-0744 min
Sudden but InevitableFirefly - The Message (Sucker for a Callback)This week we're joined by Chip from Marvel Canon Madness to discuss what a crew should oughtta do when they come across a stumbling friend. Ricky D also takes a moment to offer an apology, while simultaneously doubting the legitimacy of MCM's followers...Kylie sends us a wave from deep within thematically consistent territory, while the real power of the series really starts to shine through in a moment of true vulnerability from Josh.Both Bestflix with Ricky D and Marvel Canon Madness have surpassed the 100 follower count, so thank you! Jesse also stopped by Cheap Seat...
2021-04-052h 02
Sudden but InevitableFirefly - Trash (Back to the Trashcans)This week we're joined by Roy, the Intrepid DM to discuss the controversial return of a character from Mal's recent past! Josh hints at some deeply personal pain at the hands of an unknown redhead, while Kylie likes Nathan Fillion, but doesn't like like him. We don't even know where to begin with Ricky D.Oh and there's a podrace between Bestflix and Marvel Canon Madness going on in-network! And don't miss Jesse's upcoming visit to Greenshirt: A Newbie's Trek through The Next Generation!The following individuals are bound by law to be recognized for...
2021-03-292h 12BestflixWhat's Leavin' Streamin'? The Best Movies Leaving HBOMAX/Hulu/NetflixIts the end of the month at that means there is no point in tell you what is coming in. Its time to tell you what's going out! I snagged a breakdown of the most important movies leaving HBOMAX, Hulu and Netflix.
2021-03-2933 minBestflixAmazon Prime Video March 2010I'm doing a rundown of all 55 new programs coming to the Streaming platform, Amazon Prime Video. I spend a few minutes on the new Amazon Prime original Coming 2 America, I discuss some of my other favorite Amazon Prime originals and then launch into my suggestions. Thanks for the listen!
2021-03-2350 min
Sudden but InevitableFirefly - War Stories (Vanilla Husband)This week we're joined by Jake Hartline from hartlineshorts.com to discuss "the torture episode" that doubles as marriage counseling from the future, War Stories. Josh and Kylie disagree with the crew on the episode's rating, though not in a violent way, and Ricky D tells us why this above all others is his absolute favorite episode of them all.The following individuals are bound by law to be recognized for the help, support, and love they've sent our way on social media this week: @UnstyledB @stillbroken11 @IntrepidDmShepherds of Shine: Rosalita9899, Saxon1014, Kap_DK...
2021-03-221h 57
Sudden but InevitableFirefly - Ariel (Spanner to the Noggin)This week we're joined by Shawn from CheapSeat Reviews to discuss the different types of growth and the motivation behind it for the Serenity crew in the episode Ariel. Kylie's shuttle is back and she gives her thoughts on the previous week's ratings, Josh has some fancy new toys, and Ricky D from Bestflix with Ricky D has a subtle message for those who might wish to escape the long arm of the law. We also thank one of our Shepherds of Shine for some downright fancy doodads, just for good measure.The following individuals are bound...
2021-03-151h 55BestflixHBOMAX New Releases - March 2021Everything from A Mouse Tale to Wedding Crashers, Documentaries to Erotic Comedies, Releases that came out anywhere between 1975 and weeks into the future. I cover everything HBOMAX brings to the table.
2021-03-1541 min
Sudden but InevitableFirefly - Out of Gas (Squatty Pod)This week we're joined by Carla and Meg from Bed, Wed, or Behead to discuss the crisscrossing timelines of Out of Gas. We'll make you jump (jump) to conclusions about arguments with your significant other. And we can't help but notice the way Mal treats Inara is more than a little wiggida wiggida wiggida wack.The following individuals are bound by law to be recognized for the help, support, and love they've sent our way on social media this week: @k10firefly @Saxon1014 @fandomthingpod Shepherds of Shine: Rosalita9899, Saxon1014, Kap_DK, CaliDali_Art, Glitter_Rock...
2021-03-081h 49BestflixEverything Coming to Netflix March 2021!I blast through 69 different shows in 45 minutes and give you a brief idea of what is coming to Netflix this month - And what is worth your time on Netflix this month. I throw out what isn't with your time, give you a few offerings you might not have known about and make sure to shove my favorites right down your throat. Pro tip! Give me a listen at 1.5 or even 2.0 speed if your podcast player allows for this! I have a slow enough speaking cadence that this only makes me better!
2021-03-0847 min
Sudden but InevitableFirefly - Jaynestown (Life Coaches with Boinking)This week we're joined by Cameron Harrison from Greenshirt - A Newbie's Trek Through TNG. We have a mudder of a good time stopping by Jaynestown (despite the smell) and we manage to answer most of Cameron's quiz questions correctly (despite our smell). We also discuss moments in our lives where we received credit we didn't deserve, just like the man they call "Jayne"!The following individuals are bound by law to be recognized for the help, support, and love they've sent our way on social media this week: @ParsecRetro @UnstyledB @fandomthingpod Shepherds of Shine...
2021-03-012h 08BestflixBestflix 2.0! The Younger Mans BestflixI talk about Documentary Now!(Which while editing and fact checking my episode, I realized was actually an IFC property, not Netflix, so pardon my mistake), I talk Master of None and how it brings responsible story telling to the world of date night comedies, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt takes the stage and I somehow avoid singing the intro song and we wrap up with the Trailer Park Boys and how they made as much money as possible with the minimal effort(not an insult, these guys crushed it)
2021-03-0123 min
Sudden but InevitableFirefly - Our Mrs. Reynolds (She Was a People)This week we discuss the added weight that some of the dialogue from Firefly has upon rewatching the series, and in the spirit of Jayne's devotion to Vera we talk about some of our own very favorite named possessions. And yes, there's even a little bit more singing!The following individuals are bound by law to be recognized for the help, support, and love they've sent our way on social media this week: Bed, Wed, or Behead Podcast (Twitter and Instagram) CA Browncoats GwenMarieY Shepherds of Shine: Rosalita9899, Saxon1014, Kap_DK, CaliDali_Art, Glitter_Rock...
2021-02-221h 46BestflixI Think You Should Leave with Tim RobinsonRickyD! and cohost Ryan Archuleta go in depth discussing one of their favorite sketch shows from Netflix, I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson. Think SNL if the writers were drunk on absinthe and the producers had no veto power. This show goes off the walls during its 7 episode run and RickyD! and Ryan do their best to describe the insanity they just sat through. Guest starring Pikkits the cat.
2021-02-2234 min
Sudden but InevitableFirefly - Safe (Backflash)This week our little family sits around the cozy dinner table that is episode 5 of Firefly, Safe. We discuss the different father figures in the series, socioeconomic bias in the of society in the 'verse, and Ricky D threatens to drop his first hit single. Oh, and we've brought along a dog!The following individuals are bound by law to be recognized for the help, support, and love they've sent our way on social media this week: Pagess.ss PhasronOverload MSV Podcast(Politics) Campfire Classics Podcast(Books) Broken Bonds(DnD)Shepherds of Shine: Rosalita9899, Saxon1014...
2021-02-151h 47BestflixJudas and the Black MessiahToday I'm taking a look a Judas and the Black Messiah, a story about the Black Panther Party and what it means today and what it means to America's past. The film has some amazing actors, does a beautiful job of telling a very grim story and also lets you walk away feeling inspired, even if a little disheartened.
2021-02-1522 min
Sudden but InevitableFirefly - Shindig (Uplifting with Swords)Our little boat is boarded by our first ever guest, David Black of Spatial Anomaly. His current series, Big Damn Heroics, is a detailed breakdown of the Firefly 'verse, so we thought he'd be the perfect +1 to bring along for our discussion of episode 4, Shindig! Culture clash, ownership, and where the chivalry of certain characters ends are all topics we broached this week, and boy howdy did we have a blast! You can follow David on Twitter, too!The following individuals are bound by law to be recognized for the help, support, and love they've sent our...
2021-02-081h 54
BestflixAn American PickleThis week Ricky D! is rolling solo and giving his notes on An American Pickle - an offering from Seth Rogen and a feature film exclusive to HBOMAX. With Rotten Tomatoes scores cresting above 70% and an easy watch time of approx 90 minutes there really isn't a reason not to watch it. So take a watch, give me a listen and join the Bestflix experience.
2021-02-0834 min
Sudden but InevitableFirefly - Bushwhacked (High School in Space)Cap'n Jesse issues some corrections and clarifications from last week (courtesy of the SBI community!) before boarding the drifting colony ship that is "Bushwhacked". Jesse inexplicably slips into a run of football metaphors, while Josh and Kylie attempt to discern which plot lines they've been told about are made up or not. Ricky D helps us all recognize just how attached our newcomers are after just three episodes, and we assign high school stereotypes to half the crew!The following individuals are bound by law to be recognized for the help, support, and love they've sent our...
2021-02-011h 47
BestflixMiddleditch and Schwartz/Bumping MicsBestFlix with Ricky D! is part of the Twist My Arm Network. Ricky Dalldorf is a member of the Twist My Arm Network and is the host of BestFlix as well as the Sudden But Inevitable Podcast, everyone's favorite podcast about Firefly. Guest Ryan Archuleta can be found on his Instagram @Ryan_Archuleta and he has some amazing art that he creates there. And finally, both of our shows for today can be found streaming on Netflix, all you need is your own subscription.
2021-01-3132 min
Sudden but InevitableFirefly - The Train Job (A Problem with Jonathan Frakes)The crew issues some corrections from the week prior before diving into “The Train Job”. Josh and Kylie express their compassion for fans who had to see this as the pilot episode, and Jesse and Ricky very nearly nail their weekly bit!The following individuals are bound by law to be recognized for the help and support they have offered us on social media this week:Twitter:Glitter_RockC_J_BoyleMakhnoraidpartyInstagram:@Sammy's Saga Comedy Podcast@riveramichaelryan@popdalockAnd of course, Reddit users SuperbRope2027 and WebLurker47 for their assi...
2021-01-251h 34
Sudden but InevitableFirefly - Serenity [Pilot] (Jarring and Two-Thousandy)The Sudden but Inevitable Rewatch is here! Jesse and Ricky have seen Firefly plenty of times, but Josh and Kylie never have - can you believe that? Watch along with us, weekly style, as we show a couple Star Wars fans how space westerns oughtta be!Follow us on Instagram @suddenbutinevitablepodcast for daily extras!Follow us Facebook to join us live each week as we discuss the show!Or follow us on Twitter to share your thoughts!The Sudden but Inevitable Rewatch is a Twist My Arm podcast.
2021-01-181h 41
Sudden but InevitableSudden but Inevitable TrailerThe crew from Quest Me! (a Mandalorian podcast) is back to take trip through the Firefly verse!Join us LIVE on Facebook, Fridays starting January 15th, 2021!https://www.facebook.com/twistmyarmpodcast
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