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SlurpToastWay Up Firm and High(Originally recorded 12/17/25)
It's our last podcast of 2025 and its a big one.
Episode 99!
Our first episode of 2026 will be #100.
But before we get to that milestone, we've got a full show for you tonight.
We discuss:
Stephe's mail issues
The problem with Twitter (or as Bruce calls it TwiX)
Elon Musk
Getting the wrong message from The Terminator
Stephe has finally seen Superman. We discuss
Is Bruce a pop culture sexist?
Chicken Devil or is it Devil Chicken?
Fun with Zoom calls
The death of Rob Reiner
Stephe's W...
2025-12-181h 21SlurpToastDeconstructing The Christmas Contract(Originally recorded 11/19/25)
This was the only episode of November. This time it was by design.
Bruce opened the show by talking briefly about the Kurt Busiek/George Perez run on the Avengers. Yeah, 20+ year old comic book talk.
Then we discussed the Tovala cooking system.
What'else?
How about:
Trying to figure out how many times Stephe has broken his nose
Cooking with the boys
Funko financials
Gamestop's trade in day
But we spent the majority of the podcast on wh...
2025-12-051h 17SlurpToastSnellshocked(Originally recorded 10/30/25)
Hey, we actually got three episodes in this month. Good for us!
This episode's burning question is whether or not Stephe washed his hair today.
He did assist with a 9-1-1 call at his office. He's a hero.
Bruce turned that moving story into a reason to start popping of Ric Flair quotes.
We discussed the World Series. This was right after the 18 inning game in the 2025 Series for the sake of posterity.
You're welcome posterity.
There's a brief conversation about the Pan...
2025-11-021h 09SlurpToastPresent the Bjorn Egg(Originally recorded 10/15/25)
On this episode we celebrate Stephe's birthday.
How do we celebrate it?
Well, we celebrate by Bruce ranting against a number of pop culture topics.
Which ones?
How about James Gunn and Grant Morrison?
Those big enough targets for you?
Stephe finally saw Superman so we talk about that. Ties in to the whole James Gunn of it all.
We discuss ways to get Joey Breaux out of our social feeds.
Bruce recommends King of Spies by Mark Millar.
2025-11-021h 09SlurpToastWelcome to Fun Island(Originally recorded 10/2/2025)
We're closing in on episode 100. Just keep swimming.
As we started recording, episode 7 of Peacemaker was on the air and Stephe was getting pinging repeatedly on a group chat. It's ironic because Stephe doesn't have HBOMax, so he's not watching Peacemaker.
Bruce, however, is.
We discuss the subtle art of self-editing, especially in a business setting.
Bruce then proceeded to plug his new radio show, Crossroads. It airs on Mondays at 8pm CST on KWVH and streams on their apps (available wherever you get your apps...
2025-10-121h 06SlurpToastYou Have to Google Luddite(Originally recorded 09/17/25)
It's always weird when we come in with an actual topic to discuss. That's what happened on this episode.
With all the recent talk about adding teams and realigning MLB, Bruce had another idea.
Spurred on by Ted Lasso and Welcome to Wrexham, he put together a plan to introduce relegation to America's favorite pasttime.
He even brought charts and graphs to make his point.
It's good news for Nashville. It's less good for Tacoma.
We also talked about Stephe's Mounjaro journey (Mounjourney?...copyright 2025 SlurpToast)....
2025-09-191h 23SlurpToastOh So Many Pantaloon(originally recorded 08.27.25)
The boys are back after what has become the traditional summer hiatus.
Stephe went on vacation, to his alma mater and to take his daughter back to college. Bruce waited patiently for him to return. Then he got sick.
So, after so much time away, what did we talk about?
This:
SDCC recap
Fantastic Four
Stephe's new Pokemon obsession
The Toxic Avenger and missed oppportunities
Bruce updates his quest to watch all Jason Statham movies
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Missing the Millers
Stephe's ongoing fascination with Harry Tru...
2025-09-101h 15SlurpToastBig Cyke Energy - SDCC 2025 Preview(Originally recorded 07/16/25)
We are a week out from SDCC 2025 and we wanted to take a look at what we were looking forward to this year.
As it turns out, not much.
Stephe is having a week of death by a thousand cuts.
Bruce saw Superman. Stephe didn't.
Stephe also hasn't seen Stick.
So, we moved on to the Con talk.
Neither of us is especially jazzed about this year's batch of exclusives. We go into pretty great detail about why.
Stephe is...
2025-07-181h 05SlurpToastSkink Like Qualities(Originally recorded 06/29/25)
We never intend for things to get away from us, but sometimes they do.
One of those things? June.
We were delinquent, but we're back with another exciting episode named after Skink.
No, not the little lizard.
The Skink in question here is the recurring former governor of Florida in the Hiaasen-verse. Stephe just read his new book. That's how we got there.
What else did we talk about?
The Arena League
What Stephe learned about St. Joe, Missouri
The fabulous life of Mister Sin...
2025-07-031h 15SlurpToastTalkin' Banana Ball(Originally recorded 5/28/25)
Episode 90 finds the boys in a baseball mood...again.
We may need some help.
Specifically we talked about:
Magic: The Gathering (smell)
Bruce's giant ass new monitor
Savannah Bananas
The Battered Bastards of Baseball
Bruce's growing problem with Astonishing Baseball 25
A quick Dennis Wolfberg reference
Sinners
Caught Stealing
The Ryan North run on Fantastic Four
Why we think Arthur Adams is underrated
Daffney on Dark Side of the Ring
Stephe gives us another Moon Knight card
M1ntaverse card cases
And, of course, we end with "What's on Your D...
2025-06-051h 20SlurpToastWe Have Thoughts on Thunderbolts*(Originally recorded 5/5/25)
The latest MCU offering, Thunderbolts, is now in theaters. Your humble hosts both saw the film on opening weekend and convened to record a very special episode to give their thoughts on the movie.
Warning - this episode does contain spoilers.
2025-05-0742 minSlurpToastWhatever! You're the Goggins.(Originally recorded 05/01/25)
The show starts off with bad Back to the Future jokes (88...get it). It only goes up from there.
Stephe spends some time recent work related software issues. Bruce applauds his judicious use of the Road House philosophy in this instance.
What happened after that? Glad I asked.
Using Silence of the Lambs as a customer service guide
Fun at a Quad Cities baseball game
The secret origin of Moline Dynamite
Stephe's traffic adventures
A preview of Thunderbolts*
The Dune fleshlight popcorn bucket and all of its misbegotten spawn
Weird shi...
2025-05-051h 22SlurpToastGet Your Kohl's Cash and Go Home(Originally recorded 04-16-25)
Welcome back to another exciting episode of SlurpToast.
Tonight we don't have a theme so we just riff.
We started out talking about Stephe's overly ambitious work anti-virus software.
Then we did a nice long political chunk. Not normally one of topics of conversation, but these aren't normal times.
That led to a brief conversation about crypto and it's striking similarity to pyramid schemes. Bruce discussed Going Infinite by Michael Lewis in connection with crypto chat.
What else?
Daredevil: Born Again (no spo...
2025-04-171h 11SlurpToastIt's a Moral Imperative(Originally recorded 04/02/2025)
Tonight's episode title is our tribute to the late Val Kilmer. It's a line from True Genius and has been one of the operating parameters of our friendship for years.
As discussed last time, we performed a little social experiment on tonight's show. Good to see you, Dave.
Stephe had a lot to say about his week at work. It has been, well, less than stellar.
Bruce discussed the latest Jason Statham offering, A Working Man. Did you know the movie is based on a book by comics legend Chuc...
2025-04-031h 22SlurpToastNatural Selection Hasn't Done It's Job(Originally recorded 3/18/25)
Tonight's show is jam packed with content, just the way you like it.
We started out touching on:
The potential death of Funko Fundays
The rebirth of the Evel Knievel stunt cycle
Bruce's idea to cross promote the above with Ghost Rider
Bruce's possible kidney stone
Daredevil Born Again
The unbelievable hat design snafu made by MLB
Then the podcast was joined by Bruce's sons who wanted to pitch their idea for a podcast to your humble hosts. It's a decent idea so don't steal it.
Then we got i...
2025-03-191h 24SlurpToastCaptain America - Brave New World(Originally recorded 2/27/25)
We convene tonight because we have thoughts and we don't want to wait to share them.
We've both seen the new MCU film, Captain America: Brave New World, and we thought we should make our feelings know before the movie moves to its ultimate streaming destination.
We also chat about the pending debut of Daredevil: Born Again, the newly released image of Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and how Stephe believes The Marvels is an underrated title in the MCU.
We both still hate The Eternals.
This on...
2025-02-281h 11SlurpToastWhy Did .38 Special Have Two Drummers?(Originally recorded 02.19.25)
We came into this one with a plan. We really did.
Our goal was to talk about all of the recent SNL50 programming. We are both long time SNL fans and revisiting the show's history and its importance to us seemed like a good fit.
We eventually got to it and reminisced in our own unique, meandering way.
We also talked about:
How damned cold it is
Flash tattoos for the family
.38 Special
Stephe's adventures at the cinema
A preview of Brave New World
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
The Ro...
2025-02-201h 15SlurpToastThe (Recent) Art of Frank Miller(Originally recorded 2/5/25)
Look, we recorded an episode on 2-5-25. Cool?
After an unexpected layoff due to Bruce's new work commitments, the boys are back with another theme show?
The theme this time?
How about some of Frank Miller's most recent cover art for Marvel?
Yeah, we go deep. We talk influences, style, layout and color.
We also talk about a bunch of weird side stuff that makes it a lot of fun.
But wait, that's not all:
The trailer for Fantastic Four: First Ste...
2025-02-061h 33SlurpToastAnother One for Your Pince Nez(Originally recorded 1/8/25)
A new year dawns and SlurpToast is there to greet it.
The boys get down to business with lively discussions about:
What If?
Landman
Wicked
The Howard the Duck podcast
Football
Stephe's youthful Broncos fandom
Terry Bradshaw's hair
Another death in the family
Old folks
Stephe's most recent trip to the ER
Moonshiners
Old Men and their ailments returns
Skeleton Crew
Fan casting Metal Men
Icelandic murder shows
Mondo
Joey Breaux
And, of course, "What's on Your Desk?"
2025-02-011h 22SlurpToastThe First Sous Vide(Originally recorded 11/25/24)
It's Thanksgiving time again, kids. You know what that means? It's time for a side of SlurpToast.
The episode starts with Stephe lamenting issues with frames and photos. It makes sense in context.
We discuss the philosophy of "right or right now."
The boys go full heel on Thanksgiving. Spoiler - they both hate it.
Bruce talks about his recent trip to Vega$ (official Dan Tanna spelling).
Bruce also breaks the news that he's going to get to move his half of the podcast out of t...
2024-12-061h 37SlurpToastThe Futility of Shellfish(Originally recorded 10/30/24)
Our pre-Halloween/World Series episode for 2024.
Bruce was giving live updates on game 6 as the podcast progressed. Look it up to see how things turned out.
We also finally got around to discussing James Lee Burke's Clete. Opinions were mixed.
Stephe kinda looked like Bono which may or may not have been attributable to his concussion. Yes, he had a concussion.
Other topics included:
Shellfish
Alternate Bonos
Conspiracy theory haikus
The Many Loves of Dave Robicheaux
The 2024 World Series
Stephe's conflicted Chiefs/Broncos fandom
Donald Trump
The...
2024-12-061h 17SlurpToastColumbian SynergyOriginally recorded 09/25/24
What a night.
We recorded while the Chicago White Sox tried to avoid baseball infamy. Stephe, an avowed ChiSox hater, rooted loudly for their demise, especially since it would benefit his beloved Royals' chances at making the playoffs.
Bruce served as the ESPN ticker throughout the episode.
Then we discussed the recent SDCC returning registration. Yes, we got tickets for 2025.
We created Moneyball Demo Night, an opportunity for A's fans to pay their parting respects to the team leaving them behind for Sin City.
We ta...
2024-09-271h 19SlurpToastGettin' Lucky in KentuckyOriginally recorded 08/18/24
After a forced hiatus, the boys are back and ready to roll up on you with their particular geek magic.
Blood and sugar sold separately.
Stephe opened things up with an in depth account of his trip to SDCC in July. This included Preview Night, Funko Fundays and drinking in San Diego.
During this part of the conversation, Bruce took a moment to expound on his Corey Feldman as a performance artist theory.
Hey, Bruce got new glasses...the Robert Downey, Jr. kind.
There was a...
2024-08-211h 21SlurpToastWhy Wouldn't You Want to Get the Feldman on You?Originally Recorded 06/24/24
SDCC is getting closer and the boys are getting excited.
What can they possibly discuss to bide their time until Nerd-vana?
How about topics such as:
Stephe's vacation
X-Men 97
Facebook streaming
Clete by James Lee Burke
House of the Dragon
Bruce's two degrees of separation from "Gorgeous" Gino Hernandez
X/Twitter
The Future Facists of America
X
AI
The Boys from Bunkie
The magic and mystery of Joey Breaux
Dating tips for Marvel's Beast
Mojo El Diablo
Funko Fundays
Corey Feldman
We also talked about our mutual admiration for...
2024-08-211h 30SlurpToastIt's an Unbroken StallionOriginally recorded 6/5/24
After an unfortunate hiatus, the boys are back with another podcast. While not as cohesive as episode 74, this one has variety and, as we all know, that is the spice of life.
So what flavors can you expect?
How about:
Subarus (we own many of them)
The absolution bullshit that is car sales
The absolute bullshit that is salesmen
Which leads to Mergers & Acquisitions
The tale of Stephe's sister slamming Charles Barkley
An update on Bruce's mom's health
Old Men and their maladies
The pure awesomeness that is Joey Breaux
X...
2024-06-211h 04SlurpToastCopa de la Diversion 2024Originally recorded 4/28/24
It doesn't happen very often, but tonight the boys came in with an agenda. Some might even call it a plan.
You see, we wanted to talk about the MiLB Copa de la Diversion and what we love about it. Specifically, we wanted to talk about the team logos that we loved.
We did talk about some other stuff, like:
Stephe bought a new car
Bruce drank a Lone Star
Dream Scenario
Canary
Stephe rewatched Bullet Train
What's on Your Desk?
But mostly we talked about Copa. Specifically the fol...
2024-04-291h 27SlurpToastGoing Totally Hugh GrantOriginally recorded 4/10/24
In an episode now regarded as the origin of "we talk dumb stuff smart", the boys are at it again with a wide range of topics, including, but not limited to:
Being in the path of totality for the solar eclipse
Stephe's year of being Hugh Grant
"The Best of Us..."
Bracketology and stats class
Moneyball
The Iron Claw
X-Men 97
The secret origin of Gunslab and Bone Bruise
Mark Millar writes Fantastic Four
What if Gran Morrison wrote Hellboy? You get DC's Frankenstein.
Longshot
Clete Purcel v. Joe Pike
Wrestlemania
What's on Your Desk
2024-04-291h 18SlurpToastAnd That's How You Get the BeaverOriginally recorded 3/21/24
It's March Madness, at least until we find another title for the episode.
Don't expect a whole lot of basketball talk, or any really.
Instead, strap in and get ready for more than an hour of the freewheeling geekery that has become the trademark of this podcast.
We talk about:
Spring Break
Stephe's niece's wedding
Evening Shade
The very odd resurgence of the Kroftt-verse
Holmes & Yoyo
Karen Valentine
The afterschool special entitled Birth
Blackbelt Jones
Antonio Banderas as Silver Surfer
Stephe's first trip to Bucee's
The new Copa...
2024-03-241h 28SlurpToastNot Enough BleachOriginally recorded 02/25/24
We are back and getting in our second episode in a short month. Good on us.
What did we talk about?
How about:
How midgets are made (ask Stephe)
Stephe's impending first colonoscopy
Turd stabbing
Dogs have ACLs?
Killers of the Flower Moon
Is there value in empty Funko boxes?
The recently announced casting of the NEXT Fantastic Four movie
The Marvels
Additional thoughts on possible Fantastic Four casting
Bunkie, Louisiana
The highs and lows of vintage toy shopping
Days of Future Past
Mad respect for cosplayers
The Miguez story...a...
2024-02-281h 31SlurpToastThe Mythology Episode with FollowsOriginally recorded February 4, 2024
Look at this. Already putting up new content in February. Tonight, we take the podcast from just our traditional YouTube stream to Facebook and Instagram as well. Like and subscribe!
We will get to our follows, but other things we discussed were:
Rodent based weather forecasts
Argyle
What If...
Babylonian mythology
Greek mythology
Toy Gripes (this was a long segment)
Brett Goldstein
Hannah Waddingham
Stephe's recurrent use of Acroyear as a creative motif
What's on Your Desk?
Then there were the follows (all Instagram this time):
@sand...
2024-02-051h 21SlurpToastI'm Not Normally an Advocate of John Cena's ActingOrignally recorded 01/17/24
Giving you more in 2024. That's just a working motto, but we'll start with that.
Our first podcast of the new year brings with it a plethora of topics and Bruce broadcasting from a new location.
Here are some of the topics we covered:
The new year
Our holidays
College housing
Signs of chivalry
Godzilla
The Iron Claw
The Bear
They Live
Recasting John Nada for the modern day
Katt Williams
Design by committee
How large a role Roddy McDowell played in our childhoods
Minimalist logo redesign
All that and w...
2024-01-291h 24SlurpToastThe Legend of Paul Bunyan - LumberMechOriginally recorded 12/10/23
Heard you missed us! We're back!
This isn't always as easy as it looks. Your hosts, despite their best intentions, fell behind on getting this episode to you.
Why?
We both got sick, but, oh no, not at the same time. We staggered it rendering us both useless for extended periods of time.
We're sorry for the delay, but we both think tonight's episode will make up for our absence.
Why?
Take a look at this list of topics:
Health upda...
2023-12-121h 41SlurpToastWelcome to the Merkin BowlOriginally recorded 11/5/23
Buckle up, kids. Tonight you an episode with an actual theme.
That's right, after the boys talk about some of their usual nonsense, they go full Mr. Blackwell on MLB and break down the league's City Connect uniforms.
Who has what it takes?
Who misses the mark?
Who looks like they showed up late for a beer league?
Take a listen and find out.
2023-12-121h 33SlurpToast2/3 of the BeastOriginally recorded 10/8/23
Bruce relocated and the tech issues seem to be resolved. However, that didn't stop the show from going off the rails in its own glorious ways.
How?
Look at this topic list and decide for yourself.
Stephe's upcoming time off and why he chose Minnesota
DJ Drywall (there is a story)
Adventures in roofing
Swag and how to prepare it
Fun with logos
How much does an archipelago cost?
Scooby Doo and the Spooky Kabuki
Jabberjaw
Hanna Barbera was very concerned about crime
Stephe's Malaysian memories
We WAY overthink Lidsville
T...
2023-10-291h 25SlurpToastWorkplace JengaOriginally recorded 10/4/23
This episode was plagued by technical difficulties that necessitated Stephe flying solo for a bit and Bruce making an emergency relocation mid-show.
It was bumpy, but topics were discussed.
What were they?
How about:
workplace training
OSHA-mosis - our new consulting business
The Big Lebwoski
Bruce brings up his movie list of shame
The Last Starfighter
SDCC
Only Murders in the Building
Jeff Dunham
The Righteous Gemstones
Funk Yousef
Bruce also plugged his sons' new college radio program, Hardcore Honkytonk, running every other Friday at 11 am CST...
2023-10-291h 27SlurpToastChuck CunninghamOriginally recorded September 20, 2023
After a month long break (sorry) that saw kids moved to college and Stephe admitted to the hospital (we cover it), the boys are back and have lots to catch up on.
What you may ask?
How about:
Candlebox
College Move In
The status of Stephe's basement
Hospitalization from dehumidification
The return of Old Men and Their Ailments
Stephe's adventures at the theater
Lauren Bobert's adventures at the theater
What's on Your Desk?
There's more, as there always is.
Enjoy and we'll see you in two...
2023-09-211h 18SlurpToastTransfer the WetOriginally recorded August 15, 2023
The boys are back for the first time since their annual geek pilgramage to San Diego for Comic-Con.
There's conversation about SDCC as well as:
Stephe's recent sump pump issues and their effects on his home
Paul's letters to the Corinthians regarding their fine leather
The stand-up comedy coaching tree
Cheech and Chong
Monkey Jumpers (just listen)
Bruce's impressions of his first Funko Fundays
The liberation that comes from leaving completism behind
There's more, but really, listen for the Monkey Jumpers. You'll be glad you did.
2023-08-2159 minSlurpToastComedy is Not PrettyOriginally recorded July 10, 2023
The boys are in full SDCC anticipation mode. That, however, doesn't mean tonight's episode isn't a good one.
Stephe had been presented with the argument that Steve Martin was a "transformative comedian." Well, you can be sure we've got some opinions on comedy and comedians. It's a lively discussion about who we consider transformation comedians. We talk about comics we've enjoyed over the years and their place in the annals of comedy (ie Sam Kinison). We do our best to do bits justice. It's a lively discussion about a subject close to both h...
2023-07-111h 28SlurpToastGoing the Full BradshawOriginally recorded 6/19/23
After the disaster that was Episode 60, the boys come out swinging for the fences.
The technical difficulties seem to be a thing of the past opening it up for lots of good conversation.
What did we conversate about?
How about:
Pop Tarts
Stephe's daughter's trip to France
Father's Day
SDCC
The Mystery of the SDCC Tote Bags
Funko
Funko Fundays
The fun of the Spider-verse and it's many prepositions
The Flash
Jack Kirby's Kamandi
Mile High Comics
THE MOIST LEBOWSKI (listen to this part...seriously)
Seeing Dice at Ro...
2023-06-201h 45SlurpToastThe One Without Much to SayOriginally recorded 6/4/23
Well, this one was short as neither of your hosts had much to talk about this time.
We were able to discuss, briefly:
Home Ownership woes
Stephe's daughter's graduation
Connor's work with Billy Strings
We tiptoed around the new Spider-Man movie (which Stephe hadn't seen yet)
Ted Lasso
Hillbilly by Eric Powell
Grendel
Then there were lag issues so we shut it down.
We're going to do a special episode about Spider-Man as soon as Stephe sees the movie, so stay tuned.
2023-06-0530 minSlurpToastGalactus and a Harem of HeraldsOriginally recorded 5/10/23
So, after the debacle that was the first attempt at episode 59, we thought we'd try again.
It was a rocky start with some technical issues (which I will get resolved). Once we worked through those, we were off to the races.
We talked about, among other things:
Stephe's trip to Senior Honors Night
The dangers of fraternal organizations
Stephe rants about the grading of Funko Pops
Bruce talks about his window repair earlier today
The boys both lament home ownership and pine for their bachelor apartments
An early round of "W...
2023-05-111h 25SlurpToastJesus Wasn’t a Doobie BrotherOriginally recorded 4/11/23
Well, we went into this one without a plan, and, frankly, it shows.
We started out with Stephe finishing a gourmet dinner courtesy of the Quick Trip. While he slammed that down Bruce kept the ship moving in some sort of direction.
Looking for inspiration, we then went into a double round of "What's on Your Desk?" that yielded some fun results.
As it does, that led into some (at this point) obligatory Funko talk including the demise of Mondo.
All of this happened with laggy internet t...
2023-04-121h 38SlurpToastUnreality - a novel (with Chris Smith)Originally recorded 3/22/23
It's a big day on SlurpToast. This episode we had our first streaming guest, the Mandalorian of Metal himself, Chris Smith. Chris is the author of the new book, Unreality - a novel.
Chris joins the boys to talk about his new book (releasing on 3/23/23), the publishing process, his previous book, the ups and downs of self-publishing, University of Houston basketball and his guiding light, music.
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In...
2023-03-231h 15SlurpToastPapa Shango Sh!t with a Slouch and a TwistOriginally recorded 3/9/23
The boys are back after a month long hiatus that saw Stephe bored with leadership training and Bruce disfigured by a rogue tree branch.
They started things off with a conversation about Funko and their plan to dispose of 30 million dollars worth of dead stock inventory. As our resident Funko Fanatic, Stephe had thoughts.
After that we discussed Wakanda Forever and a new MCU fan theory making the rounds on the internet. This one actually has some legs.
What else:
How about:
Stephe's kitchen remodel
Samaritan
Co...
2023-03-101h 25SlurpToastSquatting in Azatlan - the Music EpisodeOriginally Recorded 2/6/23
It started out as an aside by Stephe in Episode 54.
"We should do something about Sammy Hagar for our 55th episode."
Bruce, of course, ran with it.
That's how you get the music episode.
Of course we ran into a bout of COVID and a Texas ice storm before we got to do something about Sammy Hagar.
We start off with a tale from the SlurpToast vaults. The boys reminisce about the day they found out David Lee Roth left Van Halen and how they s...
2023-02-081h 23SlurpToastStephe’s Twelve Days of LiamOriginally recorded 1/4/23
Happy New Year everyone!
I told you'd we back.
The boys open things up by playing with Bruce's new White Elephant podcast light. Boys and their toys...right?
Up next is holiday chatter.
Discussion of Bruce's son's disastrous shredder work is followed up with praise for him getting a job.
Then we segue into tonight's main event.
In response to the glut of Hallmark movies around the holidays, Stephe took it upon himself to take on the Twelve Days of Liam. Yes, he wa...
2023-01-051h 25SlurpToastThe First Annual Arthur Carlson Memorial EpisodeOriginally recorded 11/16/22
Okay, so this episode nearly became our lost episode.
We recorded it before Thanksgiving, then Bruce started a new job, there were holidays and the death of a pet.
Lots of stuff happened.
But we are getting back on track for the new year, so enjoy this episode and there will be another one later in the week.
What did we talk about?
Stolen work trucks
WKRP
Ranking the MCU
High school grievances
Conan the Barbarian
Roman Reigns as Lobo
The Rock and Jason Statham
The...
2023-01-031h 22SlurpToastWe’re a Don’t Ask Don’t Tell FamilyOriginally recorded on November 9, 2022
We're back and, as promised, we've got some stuff we want to share. Yes, we update the Cannonball Run franchise for the new millennium.
We also hit on:
Stephe's phone migration project
College football
Reboot on Hulu
CPAP chat
Elon Musk and the implosion of Twitter
Wakanda Forever
The current state of the MCU
Dropping the E from the DCEU
Doctor Who
The World Series
The World Series of Poker
Gabe Kaplan
Stephe's theory of the Yidfather
As for those follows, here they are:
TriplePlayDesign
R...
2022-11-101h 18SlurpToastThe Veracity of Marla Gibbs Programming aka I’ve Never Felt More PeckerwoodOriginally recorded on 10/19/22
If you ever wanted to really get to know your hosts, this is the episode to do it.
We somehow got off into a rousing round of our patented circle game, this one revolving around 70s television. It's quality.
From there we talk about:
She-Hulk
Werewolf by Night
Baseball
More exciting CPAP talk
Why the Chiefs still get to be the Chiefs
The joys of Catholic guilt
Enos
Grandma's Eulogy
Tales from the Territories on Vice
What's on Your Desk
Death Stories
Enjoy!
2022-10-301h 11SlurpToastOur First Live Stream aka Crisis TBDOriginally recorded 10/2/22
Episode 50! Another milestone for our podcast. To celebrate we added a livestream to our arsenal. Thanks Streamyard!
But we didn't forget to dance with who brung us.
Here are some of the topics we discuss this time out:
Are we livestreaming?
She-Hulk
The career of Jere Burns
Werewolf by Night
The importance of proper translation
Why do we still have toes?
Bruiser Brody and the new PowerTown figures
Stryfe
Arcane Bullshit (the website not the actual arcane bullshit)
Politics and debates
It Could Have Been Worse
SNL's season premiere
2022-10-071h 10SlurpToastNever Make Fun of the Resident aka Tears in the RainOriginally recorded 9/14/22
It's been a couple of weeks and the boys had a chance to cool their jets a little bit.
So, if we didn't go political, what did we talk about?
How about:
CPAPs
Thor: Love and Thunder
The current state of AEW
The need to bring back territorial wrestling
Welcome to Wrexham
Bringing relegation to US sports
Harley Quinn
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
personal grooming
General MCU chat
The joy of sports suites
Toy purges
Panning for Legos
We also ended the show with some really weird an...
2022-09-171h 24SlurpToastI’ve Never Seen Such Beautiful TreasonOriginally recorded on August 28, 2022
The boys take a decidedly uncharacteristic political spin on this one. Like it or not, they've got opinions on current events.
They also discuss:
Harley Quinn
AEW
Stupid stickers
Key West
High school civics
The Old Man and the Sea
The finale of Better Call Saul
House of the Dragon
The Resort
We play a round of what's on Bruce's desk (Minor Threats & Survival Street)
And finally, we learn that Stephe doesn't know how to buy women's clothes. Make of that what you will.
2022-09-051h 23SlurpToastSnakebit From the Start aka Asshats Are InternationalOriginally Recorded 8/11/22
The boys are back from SDCC and a round of COVID and here's what is on their minds:
SDCC
Free posters at SDCC
COVID quarantine
COVID viewing
Harley Quinn on HBO Max
Brooklyn 99
Nash Bridges
Better Call Saul
The Frog of Thunder
Streamyard
What's on Bruce's desk? Abdullah the Butcher
GTA stories
2022-08-1852 minSlurpToastDid You Bo Jackson That Shit aka the Garth Ennis ConversionOriginally Recorded 7/14/22
Tonight the boys are giddy about their impending trip to Comic-Con in San Diego. There's lots of SDCC chatter.
Did we talk about anything else?
Why of course we did.
Poker and Bruce Springsteen
Stephe's Horrible Terrible No Good Very Bad Day
The Boys
Garth Ennis
Levels of Geekdom
Baul Four
What's on Stephe's desk
Meeting Mojo and the Predator
Better Call Saul
See you in California next week kids.
2022-07-151h 18SlurpToastSpeaking of Space InvadersOriginally recorded 6/23/22
Welcome to Herogasm week kids.
This week's episode is a bit shorter than usual, owing mainly to Bruce being sickly. That being the case we still managed to pack a fair amount of stuff into a short period of time.
What kind of stuff?
Glad you asked. We discussed:
The Boys (comic and television)
Ode to Billy Joe (song and movie)
Carter Country
Matlock (no idea)
The USFL
Football for a Buck
The Battered Bastards of Baseball
MLB's City Connect uniforms
Boba Fett
And, we finally dipped ou...
2022-06-3042 minSlurpToastIt Depends on How You Top Your Salad Really...Now with More Cha ChaOriginally recorded 6/8/22
After a Robert Urich induced hiatus the boys are back with another episode of SlurpToast goodness.
The countdown to SDCC begins in earnest with this episode, but that wasn't all that was discussed.
There was also:
Stephe still hasn't seen Dr. Strange
Ms. Marvel
Black Adam
Thor
Thoughts on things being woke
Toxic fandom
Glorious Trash
Black Samurai
The mid-career films of Sylvester Stallone
Donna Pescow and the one-named female-driven sitcoms of the 70s
Lumber jokes
Game of Thrones
The possibility of a Dennis Miller bobblehead...babe
Then we...
2022-06-091h 14SlurpToastOne Whiff of Shreveport aka Kaiju Over Cairo aka Just Let the Chick Drive the BoatRecorded 5/12/22
In this episode, the boys show off a remarkable off-the-cuff knowledge about the career of Robert Uhrich. It started with a Turk-182 reference and rolled on from there, just like Dan Tanna's Caddy convertible.
Sorry, doing it again.
Other topics discussed include:
Bruce's crazy week
Stephe's adventures with multi-factor identification
Moon Knight (duh)
Living the CPAP life
Voir Dire
Brushes with the legal system
Hallmark's Dream Book
Strange New Worlds
Other things Star Trek
Ranking the Disney+ MCU shows
Vega$
The newly announced Spinal Tap sequel
And we ended with W...
2022-05-131h 22SlurpToastI’ll See Your Boxleitner and Raise You a WillisWe are 2/3 of the way through the Disney+ Moon Knight series and we've got thoughts...lots and lots of thoughts. Why do we have so many thoughts about Moon Knight. Maybe we should spend a whole show on just that.
This, however, is not that show.
Instead, we talk about things like:
Kansas City's Planet ComiCon
house painting
sooo many shades of white
our desire to have Donald Westlake (RIP) write Moon Knight
television shows designed to fill the nation's Raider of the Lost Ark gap in the early 80s
Seagram's Golden Wine Coolers
Br...
2022-04-251h 26SlurpToastThe Moon Knight Episode aka Terrier by NightIt seems like it's all been leading up to this.
For 40 episodes we've featured some kind of Moon Knight talk. Now, your favorite #Moonatics finally get to talk about the new Disney+ show featuring their spirit animal.
Oh, but they don't start there.
Oh no.
They do a deep dive into the comic book origins of the character and then offer some ideas of their own.
They also cold call Bruce's son, Connor, the guest on Episode 40.
Yeah, they're apparently a Morning Zoo now.
Other t...
2022-04-051h 16SlurpToastDropping A$$ with Special Guest Connor CookThis episode is an example of nepotism at its finest as the boys welcome Bruce's son, Connor, to the podcast, ostensibly to discuss the new Batman movie.
The Batman was discussed as were these topics:
Stephe's recent trip to Florida
Thrifty Car Rental
Cards Against Humanity
Connor's pocasting career
Adventures in the ER
Moon Knight
What's on Your Desk?
MCU television
Our Tee Public store
Paul Hogan and Benny Hill
Dusty Rhodes
Baseball
I honestly don't remember how we got to Paul Hogan.
Enjoy.
2022-03-201h 24SlurpToastAll He Did Was Make Some Weird Alfredo SauceBruce comes in from an afternoon of day drinking to join Stephe for a very reflective episode of the podcast.
When you've been friends this long, sometimes you tell the stories just for yourself and maybe to see if they match up.
What stories? Listen and find out.
We also talk about:
Parker
Jason Statham as Parker
Robert Downey, Jr. as Parker
Who would actually be a good Parker.
Peacemaker
ATX Cocina
Southern accents
Steve Miller
Batman
Uncharted
Power of the Dog
Resident Alien
The world may be burning, but you ca...
2022-02-281h 26SlurpToastShe’s Got Skinny Little Witch HandsBefore the ending was marred by a technical glitch the boys were in top form talking all kinds of pop culture and current event.
Like what you may ask?
Like this:
Joe Rogan
Stephe's bout of COVID
Eternals
Inhumans
The Book of Boba Fett
Star Wars in general
AEW
Selling shit
Darwyn Cooke
Holidays
Reacher
James Harden and the power of the beard
MEGO
Retromania
Vintage Toys
AEW again
Then the glitch happened.
Enjoy
2022-02-111h 00SlurpToastEverything Looked Throbby with Special Guest John MoorehouseEpisode 37 finds the podcast taking another step forward as we conduct our first interview.
Tonight we welcomed John Moorehouse of In Moore House Wrestling to the show.
John comes on to talk about his new wrestling related project and all things wrestling.
It's a good time. You want to listen.
After John leaves, we return to more of our usual shenanigans, including:
handling unemployment hearings
inappropriate workplace conversations
slumpbusting
craft brewing
chiropractic care
Moon Knight
GOOD tequila
"What's on Bruce's Desk?"
How bad the new Buckaroo Banzai book is
Finding goo...
2022-01-301h 25SlurpToastIt’s Like Medieval Times with ToreadorsThe boys are back from the holidays and ring in the new year with an episode that covers a wide range of topics.
How wide?
I'm glad you asked.
How about this list:
Hawkeye
Spider-Man: No Way Home
The Book of Boba Fett
The Death of Bob Saget
An idea to combine a bunch of holidays
Beatles at the Pops
Elvis Costello
The Magic of Ted Lasso
Home Town
Japanese Spider-Man
Sleep Apnea
How Doctor Who has done Jodie Whittaker dirty
How much the new Buckaroo Banzai book sucks
All that...
2022-01-131h 22SlurpToastHow the Grinch Ate Our PodcastThis whole episode was a disaster.
It started when my computer wouldn't recognize Google. That meant I had to move all my equipment around and we had no sound effects board.
Then we were uninspired and the show was really flat.
Then Zoom started an upgrade and ate the audio.
That was probably for the best.
So, rather than let the evening be a complete bust, I took a cue from Spinal Tap and went full Jazz Odyssey.
I picked two vocal track completely at random. One for...
2021-12-1758 minSlurpToastRevenge is a Dish Best Served CajunThe boys are back from Thanksgiving and working without a script. That's not that unusual around here, but still, you'd think they'd learn.
Anyway, here are some of the topics discussed on tonight's show:
Paying Medical Bills
Mail scams
Stephe finally read Scumbag
The Boys and the dangers of Herogasm
The trouble with the trees
Lawyers
Bruce goes full fanboy over MJF
Bad Motherfucker: The Life and Movies of Samuel L Jackson, the Coolest Man in Hollywood
Snakes on a Plane v. Planes on a Snake
ArcaneBullshit.com
Stephe's weird obsession with glassblowing shows
The weirdness of...
2021-12-021h 11SlurpToastThere‘s Only Some Many Rock and Roll Scarves to Go AroundSo, I guess this is our Thanksgiving episode. In retrospect, I'm disappointed in us for not even mentioning WKRP.
What did we talk about?
Glad you asked:
Old Men Ailments Continue
We Hate Ties
Nick Cave and Warren Ellis touring together
The inconsistency of studs
Stolen work trucks
Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Hawkeye (possibly Matt Fraction)
James Ellroy and hipster patter
More joys of Ozempic
Batman TAS and JLU - stylish AF
Marvel v. DC toys
Heroes Reborn (timely)
For some reason...Styx chat
We introduce the world to Q...
2021-11-221h 48SlurpToastThis Episode Got the Squirm Brain GoingI'll be honest with you, this episode is a train wreck.
We started recording and Bruce's internet went out.
We started again and Bruce forgot to hit record.
We started again again and managed to get something usable recorded.
It ain't pretty, but it's an episode.
What did we talk about?
How about:
What the BAF?
t-shirts
The Eternals
Titantic
Hit Monkey
MODOK
Hockey
Van Gogh
The Doors
Reckless by Ed Brubaker
The Department of Truth
Getting Duggan'd
Gambit's rumored appearance in Moon Knight
How...
2021-11-091h 00SlurpToastAround the Horn It Goes Billy to Morris to KurtStephe is still talking about how he's best friends with Billy Zane.
When he took a breath, we also talked about:
Terry Cronin
Michael Kingston
Headlocked
Stephe's visit to Auschwitz (the exhibit)
COVID
Halloween (2018)
Our idea for a shared James Bond Universe
SNL (a lot of SNL)
American Flagg
Howard Chaykin
The artistic history of the Marvel Micronauts comic
OMAC
Jack Kirby
We did not talk about the Leaphorn & Chee novels, because Stephe has never read any. Too busy rubbing elbows with the Phantom...I guess.
Enjoy!
2021-10-211h 09SlurpToastUnlocking the Mysteries of the Panty TreeLook, this one just got away from us, okay?
We talked about a lot of good stuff, but the diversions were legion. Funny, but legion.
Among the many things we discussed were:
What If
No Time to Die
How to Create a Bond Verse
Where are the other 00s
Black Widow (finally)
The made-for-tv origins of Shatterstar
Celebrity Jeopardy
Turd Ferguson
How about a Hanna-Barbera Movie Universe?
Squid Games
Peter Capaldi's Doctor Who as aging rock star
We also have our first ever "What's On Bruce's Desk?" The answer came from the fine f...
2021-10-111h 06SlurpToastThe One with Stephe‘s Unstable Internet ConnectionAfter a couple of recording delays due to kids and medications (old guy issues), we are back and ready to talk about things like:
National Drink Beer Day
Stephe's Insurance Card Story
Max Headroom
Suburban Curse
Changing Meds
The Joys/Side Effects of Ozempic
Hot Take Sports Announcers
Believe It, Buy It, Bet It (tm)
Steven A Smith
Moon Knight and the Agents of Khonshu
S.A. Cosby
Casting actors in superheroes roles with no time/age constraints
Bruce kicks it off by casting Damian Lewis as Daredevil
Dusty Rhodes
The Ladies Man
What If
Party Thor
Loki
...
2021-09-291h 00SlurpToastIts Pronounced Taquito Wowtitty and Imagine What He Could Do To YouRecorded 9/9/21
So, right up front I should tell you Bruce sounds like he's in a trash can. Sorry for that part of the audio. Still learning to use the new toys.
That being said, it's a solid show here for you. The boys talk about a lot of things including, but not limited to:
Top Golf
Trolling ex-family members
Mango Pepsi
What If...
Hawkeye
Matt Fraction
Vacation Friends
Why doesn't Disney do theme songs for Marvel movies?
How to pronounce that New Zealand director guy's name
Shang Chi
Free Guy
Planet of the Apes
Get...
2021-09-101h 32SlurpToastNo Matter What You Never Go Full HedgehogTonight's episode is brought to you by bourbon.
The boys are back from their respective vacations and have a LOT to catch up on.
This week's topics include:
Lawrence Block's Matthew Scudder books
Donald Westlake
Hard Case Crime
Highlander
Liam Neeson
#culturebitches
COVID
The Magnolia compound in Waco
Ojo Pescado
Stephe's recent trip to a comic con
The economics of comic con
What If (a LOT of What If)
Richard Dragon - Kung Fu Fighter
The MLB Field of Dreams game
Oh yeah, and Bruce got the Rodecaster to work so we've got...
2021-08-261h 40SlurpToastBruce and Stephe March the Podcast Into the SeaStephe STILL hasn't watched Black Widow, so we won't be talking about that as originally planned.
We do, however, discuss the change of the Cleveland Indians into the Cleveland Guardians. Then we discuss other franchises that may be in danger of similar rebranding. Stephe is able to save both the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago Blackhawks, if the fanbases will work with him.
Then we dive into other subjects:
Beard Talk
The Death of Dusty Hill
ZZ Top
Teaching kids how to drive
How we learned to drive
Finding Vans for Bruce's 86 year old da...
2021-07-291h 23SlurpToastStephe Became Friends with Billy Zane and Bruce Has Many QuestionsEpisode 25 marks the one year anniversary of the boys' venture into podcasting.
Join in the celebration as they discuss such topics as:
The podcast's new original theme song courtesy of Suburban Curse
"What's on Stephe's desk?"
Bruce's son's new tattoo
Loki
AEW
Yacht Rock Revue
Taking wives to Cons
Danny Trejo - Stand up Guy
We also take a deep dive into the mystery that gives this episode it's title. How did Stephe meet Billy Zane? Did they just become best friends?
All this and more on the 25th episode of Slu...
2021-07-191h 14SlurpToastOh My God - I Fell Asleep at the OrgyThe boys are bag with yet another pop culture grab bag that this week includes, among other things:
Bruce's weird dream about Elizabeth Banks
Stephe's issues with Burger King
Sleep APNEA and sleep studies
The Amazing Origin of Jizzhead and Chest Mange
Transmetropolitan
LA Originals
Fight World
Loki
Mystery Inc.
Used Cars
Kurt Russell and Jeff Bridges
The Big Lebowski
eBay
Funko
We also discussed the one and only Mojo el Diablo.
And we ended the show with a rousing edition of "What's on Stephe's Desk."
2021-07-021h 21SlurpToastLean Into the Weird aka Slingblade on SteroidsThe boys are back with another episode. As Stephe works through an artistic crisis brought on by Cris Cyborg, the discussion turns to:
Allergies
Suburban Curse and the Noise Complaint
Texas Politics
Bloodline
Teen Wolf
Alex Jones
La Mano del Destino
The Scumbag Vol. 1 - CocaineFinger
Loki
Modok
Patton Oswalt
Black Widow
Cygor and other monkeys
Al Madrigal
The life of a dance dad
Funko
I promised a link to Alex Jones Indy Rocker. HERE IT IS.
Also plugged Stephe's buddy's online store. HERE THAT IS.
You know what? For an episode with not...
2021-06-181h 18SlurpToastI Like Getting Touched in a Special WayAfter a bonus week off so Bruce could get his kids graduated, the boys are back, playing catch up and discussing stuff.
What stuff you may ask?
How about:
garage bands
bland MMA fighters
Hulu's Modok
revisiting stuff we loved from our youth, specifically Real Genius and Fletch
The Negro League Museum
home repair
Stephe's battles with a gopher
Moon Knight
The Eternals
Kyle Kinane
Stephe's daughter tap dancing to RATM
Jim Thompson
All this and more on the latest episode of SlurpToast
2021-06-031h 12SlurpToastRemastering Elvis in the Age of Hot TopicThe podcast turns 21 and welcomes its newest sponsor, King Fu.
Then the boys talk about a whole slew of topics including:
Elvis impersonators
MMA
Cheaters
Recasting Smokey & the Bandit for the new weed culture
Stephe's misadventures with dial up porn
Umpire Angel Hernandez
Greg Rucka's Lazarus
Invinicible
The Marvel Superhero RPG
Adult Swim
And we end things with another look at what's on Stephe's desk (spoiler alert - its a toy).
It's a lot, but it's well worth your time.
2021-05-131h 12SlurpToastNever Go Full Marple aka She Sits a Mean DickRecorded April 28, 2021
Postponed due to Covid vaccines and called on account of inclement weather, we hit episode 20 with no script and, as usual, almost no clue what we are going to talk about.
It doesn't slow down things as we rush headlong into discussions about
Covid vaccines
Falcon and the Winter Soldier
The future of the Netflix MCU
Shang-Chi
Sports radio
Letterbox'd
Nobody
Ong Bak
Action movies in general
Stephe's discovery of the Brokenwood Mysteries on Acorn
Mare of Easttown and its similarity to Broadchurch
The Nevers (aka Steampunk X-Men)
And to wrap...
2021-04-3059 minSlurpToast...Because of the Ball GagRecorded April 8, 2021
Episode 19 is in the books and coming at you in that SlurpToast style to which you've become accustomed.
We start out with some work chat and then segue into what are becoming regular segments for us: baseball and Moon Knight.
After that we touch on whole range of topics including, but not limited to:
Batman (specifically how he lost his money)
The Metal Men
Bruce's colonoscopy
Invincible (the animated series on Prime)
King Kong (76) aka Rape Ape
Kong v. Godzilla
Why comics are still sold as single issues
Falcon and t...
2021-04-091h 03SlurpToastIt Translates to the Infected SandwichHas it been two weeks already?
We've got a full slate this week.
The topics we discuss include:
The Snyder Cut
Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Moon Knight
Jim Lee in charge of DC creative
Pierce Brosnan as Dr. Fate
Chumbawumba
Covid-19 vaccines
Fantastic Four Sex Jokes
Marvel Lucha Libre Pops
Funko Soda
Spring Training
Godzilla v. Kong
And our main topic is a discussion of how long television shows should go one. Stephe's recent first time binge of Community leads us into a discussion of why shows go on long after they a...
2021-03-251h 19SlurpToastSecret Age of Infinite Rebirth Crises...Warsaka You're About to Find Out What Your Dick's Biggest Fear Is
After a technical glitch, the boys jump into the comic book conversation in earnest this week.
The specific focus (if there is such a thing on SlurpToast) is the repeated and frequent continuity reboots of the big two. Stemming from a conversation Stephe had on another show about DC's Infinite Frontier, the topics tonight include:
Spawn
Moon Knight (duh)
Black Hammer
Batman
The Flash
Squadron Supreme
The Snyder Cut
WandaVision
And, the tax benefits of being Batman
It makes sense. It re...
2021-03-1159 minSlurpToastLittle Dick Energy and World Series BallsBruce has finally dug out of the Texas Snowpacalypse and the boys are ready to record again.
In addition to stories of braving the cold and new hot water heaters, they discuss:
Gina Carano and what her exit from Disney+ means to our fan casting of her as Big Barda
Keanu as Kraven
JLaw as Sue Storm
Stephe's continued struggles with Extreme Yoga on Instagram
Karate and MMA
Funko
The Snyder Cut
Matt Stairs
Situational middle relievers
Justin Verlander's sloppy seconds
Lots of stuff covered with only a few awkward silences.
And a...
2021-02-271h 05SlurpToastWhy Are There So Many Damned Pouches?Our little podcast hits 15 and celebrates it's audio Quincenera.
Sadly there were no nachos or tequila.
There was, however, Jefferson's Reserve bourbon.
There was also entertaining, free form discussion about a large variety of topics including:
Stephe making salesmen cry
The short squeeze
Cobra Kai
John Grisham
George RR Martin
The Big Game
Major League Baseball
The chances of SDCC 2021 actually taking place
WandaVision
Other possible Marvel properties that would be a good fit for Disney+
As you can see, it was all over the place.
It wasn't a...
2021-02-051h 06SlurpToastHot Droid on Droid ActionEpisode 14 drops on the fourth anniversary of us deciding to do a podcast.
Today we discuss, among other things:
No tequila received from Teremana
The possible Batman: The Animated Series reboot/sequel
Ethan Hawke's casting in Moon Knight
That somehow segues into a short discussion of Scott Steiner
Tonight's booze of choice, Desert Door Texas Sotol
Point Break
Then we get into tonight's main topic, NBC's Must See TV and the various awful shows they used to plug the holes between their home run hitters over the years. We play name the star and/or pl...
2021-01-2156 minSlurpToastPodcasting While Rome Burns or Else the Terrorists WinBaker's dozen episode tonight, recording while the fallout of Sedition Day plays out in real time.
On this episode we talked about:
The Mandolorian
Warrior
Kung Fu
Tanya Roberts
Our burgeoning fame in New Zealand
Stephe's use of his stroke as a cudgel
The episode was originally going to be our first Book Club, but we got a bit sidetracked. We eventually brought the conversation back around to discuss Jack Kirby's Fourth World in general and Tom King's amazing Mister Miracle series in specific. If you're a Kirby fan, you're gonna like our deep cuts.
2021-01-0758 minSlurpToastOh No, Anaphylaxis!The first annual SlurpToast Holiday Episode revolves, mostly, around baseball.
That makes sense, right?
We also talk about:
Failing at Candy Captcha
Walter Simonson's take of Orion
The state of our beards
Spank Frank
Orson Randall aka Iron Fist
There is, however, no Moon Knight chat this time out. That will return in 2021.
Here are the baseball books mentioned in the podcast
Moneyball
The Extra 2%
Feeding the Monster
Astroball
2020-12-2156 minSlurpToastThey Call It Porky PiggingThis one took an early turn when Bruce, while drinking a Coors Banquet, suggested they cast a remake of Smokey and the Bandit. So they did...and it was glorious.
Other topics discussed:
Moon Knight
Work Issues
Home Repair
Kid Rock (too many times it seems)
Giant Shuttlecocks
All that and more on Episode 11.
Remember to check out the website at SlurpToast.com
2020-12-0359 minSlurpToastEpisode 10 - The Search for SponsorsThe podcast hits double digits with it's very first holiday episode. Of course, this being SlurpToast, we completely forget to discuss Thanksgiving.
We open the show with a shout out to the recently shuttered GonzoGeek.com. We had a good run and we talk about some of our favorite moments as part of the staff.
Instead, we talk about:
Teremana Tequila
Covid-19
Moon Knight (of course)
Freight Train Rabbit Killer
Visigoth
Bruce issues an apology to Ace Atkins followed by a long glowing review of his Quinn Colson series.
Happy Thanksgiving an...
2020-11-2346 minSlurpToastHe Brought a Shank to a PodcastNow that Stephe is back from vacation and the election is over, the boys return to the mic with another installment of Moon Knight Chat as well as the promised discussion of the two Jacks: Repairman and Kirby. Things take a weird turn when Stephe brings up KCMO politician Steve West and his contention that there is a direct correlation between porn and cannibalistic murder leading to the creation of the Porn-Gacy scale. Enjoy!
2020-11-1243 minSlurpToastPatrick Mahomes...Super SpreaderBruce and Stephe are back with a conversation that starts off with a discussion of a Covid outbreak at Stephe's office and then turns to:
The joys of home ownership
James Lee Burke's new book "A Private Cathedral"
The laconic joy of the true South Louisiana accident.
They also tease next week's episode. Check it out!
2020-10-2150 minSlurpToastRock God of VengeanceThis week, despite some connectivity issues, the boys discuss the death of Gen X icon and rock legend, Eddie Van Halen. They also spend some time discussing Marvel's Moon Knight, the viability of Keanu Reeves playing said character and who they would like to see cast in the upcoming Disney+ Moon Knight series.
2020-10-0933 minSlurpToastMouths Are StupidThis week Bruce and Stephe talk about the Emmys, Thai prison movies, modern dentistry, drinking tequila and Wild Turkey (at different times) and how stupid teeth are.
It'll make sense.
We think.
2020-09-2548 minSlurpToastDeath Knell of the XevozEpisode 5 finds the boys getting more comfortable working without notes. The ramble is real, but they ramble on.
This week Bruce and Stephe touch on the overlooked Xevoz toy line, Cobra Kai, The New Mutants, their SDCC buddy Mojo el Diablo, the Green Hornet and Batman '66.
I'm sure there's other stuff, but that'll get you started.
2020-09-1754 minSlurpToastBathe Me in Your Cancerous WarmthLive without a net, Bruce and Stephe freestyle episode four with mixed results. There is discussion of Devolution, Justice League Dark and Bill Sienkiewicz confusion about a Question commission. Somehow we got to Doug Henning and Carrot Top as Hulk Hogan as well. Just listen. It will make sense.
2020-09-0543 minSlurpToastOld Men and Their AilmentsBruce and Stephe are back after a couple of weeks of medical leave. This week they discuss kidney stones, knee surgery, Micronauts, DC Fandome, toxic fandom and their kids' Netflix choices and other timely topics.
2020-08-2555 minSlurpToastDon't Make Us Steal Your GirlfriendBruce and Stephe are back. This week's discussion includes Funko, SDCC, Star Trek, intellectual property, Doom Patrol and the possible joining of two powerful houses.
2020-07-2953 minSlurpToastWhat's Under Arthur Dent's Robe?The inaugural episode finds your hosts, Bruce and Stephe, discussing life during quarantine, advice they got from Bruce's dad, SDCC and Stephe points the rocket launcher at his fellow Funko Fanatics.
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