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Why Do I Talk to You?Ep. 27 - The Incredibles 2As promised, this week Sol and Dave return to discuss The Incredibles 2: One of the most eagerly anticipated animated films in years. Coming from the classic that is The Incredibles, this movie has some pretty big shoes to fill and expectations to meet. How does it hold up as a movie in its own right, and can you walk away from this movie feeling satisfied even if you love the original as much as the guys (especially Dave)?2018-07-021h 19Why Do I Talk to You?Ep. 26 - The IncrediblesIn preparation for discussing Pixar's latest release, The Incredibles 2, Dave and Sol return to what many (especially Dave) consider one of, if not the best, movie in Pixar's extremely successful history: The Incredibles. What makes this movie stand out so much from the pack, and is watching it today still the same treat it was every time the guys have seen it in the past?2018-06-231h 18Why Do I Talk to You?Ep. 25 - Rhythm GamesSpurred on by a sudden renewed interest in Final Fantasy Theatrythm, Sol and Dave take some time in this episode to discuss the odd world of rhythm games. Rhythm games have taken many forms and shapes from the early days of the genre until now. How have some of those games affected the guys, and where do they see the genre finding a niche in the future?Art by https://www.danihuvaere.com/You can find the full version of our awesome intro/outro music here: https://soundcloud.com/ocremix/02-where-the-wild-things-are-new-super-mario-bros-wii-robkta-feat-xprtnovice?in...2018-06-181h 00Why Do I Talk to You?Ep. 24 - Avengers: Infinity WarOn this episode, Sol and Dave get a chance to talk about something relevant again as they somehow both made time in their schedules to see this summer's biggest blockbuster, Avengers: Infinity War, in theaters. Expectations were all over the place for this one, but it's hard to remember any movie event that had this much buildup leading up to it. How did Marvel handle the mashup of so many universes and strong characters in a single movie, and how did the movie hold up in its own right?Art by https://www.danihuvaere...2018-06-041h 34Why Do I Talk to You?Ep. 23 - VGM: Top 6 Western TracksBack by popular demand, Dave and Sol return to video game music to discuss their top 6 VGM tracks written by western composers. Japanese composers tend to get all the spotlight with video games' roots and greater cultural impact stemming from the Land of the Rising Sun, but plenty of excellent composers with western origins have taken a crack at it as well, with some exceptional results.Art by https://www.danihuvaere.com/You can find the full version of our awesome intro/outro music here: https://soundcloud.com/ocremix/02...2018-04-021h 33Why Do I Talk to You?Ep. 22 - Final Fantasy VIIIThis episode, Sol and Dave discuss perhaps one of the most controversial games in the Final Fantasy series in the form of Final Fantasy VIII. Coming on the heels of the series' biggest hit up to that point in the acclaimed FFVII, how did VIII try to mix things up and build off of what it had going? Did it emphasize all the best or all the worst of what the series had to offer? Listen in to hear the guys' thoughts, shaped by very different perspectives.Art by https://www.danihuvaere.com/2018-03-171h 38Why Do I Talk to You?Ep. 21 - Pokemon: The First MovieOn this episode, Sol and Dave discuss a crucial part of their childhood: Mewtwo Strikes Back, aka, Pokemon: The First Movie. From nostalgic stories of seeing it in theatres almost 20 years ago, to all the peripheral merchandise it inspired them to partake in (especially the soundtrack filled with pop-music nonsense), the guys discuss just about every topic they can think of. Eventually begrudgingly coming around to how well (or perhaps not so well) the movie holds up today.Art by https://www.danihuvaere.com/You can find the full version of...2018-03-051h 02Why Do I Talk to You?Ep. 20 - Kung Fu PandaThe guys return to Dreamworks to discuss arguably their most successful franchise in recent memory: Kung Fu Panda. It was a concept that seemed destined to fall into ridiculous kids movie obscurity, but it somehow managed to garner critical acclaim and spawn two sequels that are worth full episodes in their own right. What was it that made this film surpass expectations, and how do Dave and Sol rate it among their animated favorites?Art by https://www.danihuvaere.com/You can find the full version of our awesome intro/outro music...2018-02-201h 15Why Do I Talk to You?Ep. 19 - Pixar's RatatouilleIt took nineteen episodes (for some reason), but this time Sol and Dave finally discuss a Pixar movie, taking a look at the 2007 film Ratatouille. Considered by some to be something of a black sheep of the Pixar filmography due to focusing on a topic many find off-putting (namely rats), this film happens to be one of Sol's favorite animated movies of all time. What makes him love it so much (aside from it's focus on cooking) and how does Dave feel about his partner's unrestrained love for this sometimes overlooked piece?Art by...2018-02-121h 09Why Do I Talk to You?Ep. 18 - Video Game Music: Our FavoritesOn this episode, Dave and Sol combine two of their biggest passions (video games and music) and run through each of their top five favorite video game music tracks. Ranging from the days of the NES all the way to the PC in 2015, their selections definitely run the gamut. Some you may recognize. Others... probably not so much, but hopefully you'll enjoy the guys taking a trip down Nostalgia Lane so you too can enjoy some of their favorite songs from video games of all time!Art by https://www.danihuvaere.com/...2018-01-291h 30Why Do I Talk to You?Ep. 17 - Star Wars VIII: The Last JediIt's finally happened. After a long series of agreements, Sol and Dave have finally found a topic they disagree vehemently about, and of course it would be Star Wars: The Last Jedi. There seem to be no easy lines to draw among the many differing opinions about this movie as casual and hardcore fans of the series alike can't seem to agree about this movie. What is it that sets the guys' views against each other, and can they even figure out a way to express it in the midst of their disagreements? Listen to find out!2018-01-211h 54Why Do I Talk to You?Ep. 16 - Super Mario OdysseyFor the first time in a long time (thanks to a generous mutual friend!), Dave and Sol have a game in common to discuss: Nintendo's blockbuster hit, Super Mario Odyssey. The game has received almost universal praise, and now it's time for the guys to weigh in. From the view of one man with extensive experience with Mario (Dave), and another more familiar with the platformers of the PS/PS2 (Sol), how would they rate what many have called the best 3D Mario game ever made?Art by https://www.danihuvaere.com/2018-01-151h 09Why Do I Talk to You?Ep. 15 - "Open World" Games & Superhero MoviesOn this episode, Sol and Dave discuss a pair of burning questions that have been rolling around in their minds for some time: how is the sudden shift towards "open world" games affecting the gaming scene and game design, and if (or perhaps when) the comic book movie bubble is set to burst. Both of these questions were originally submitted by Dave and Sol to the "Brothering Around" podcast. If you'd like to check out their takes on these questions, you can find their video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4joX2TzILw. Or you can find a more...2018-01-0754 minWhy Do I Talk to You?Ep. 14 - The Jungle Book (2016)On this episode, Sol and Dave tackle Disney's 2016 live-action/CG remake of the beloved classic: The Jungle Book. And boy do they tackle hard. In the mid 2010's, Disney decided it would be super cool and totally not lazy or uncreative at all to remake all of their most beloved animated features as live action films, and The Jungle Book was one of the more hyped examples. The critics loved it, but what do the guys think of this treatment of one of their all-time favorite Disney films?Art by https://www.danihuvaere.com/2017-12-181h 05Why Do I Talk to You?Ep. 13 - Scott Pilgrim vs. The WorldThis week, Dave and Sol excitedly jump head first into one of their favorite movies: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. The movie may have technically been a box-office bomb, but it remains a cult classic that introduced thousands to Bryan Lee O'Malley's beloved graphic novel series turned multimedia franchise. How well did the movie represent the books (from the perspective of people who saw the movie first and love both), and what is it that makes Scott Pilgrim stand out from your typical "nerd culture" graphic novel?Art by https://www.danihuvaere.com/2017-12-101h 12Why Do I Talk to You?Ep. 12 - Epic MickeyIn honor (?) of the seventh anniversary of its release, Dave and Sol revisit a strange little piece of video game history: Epic Mickey. This Wii-exclusive title was supposed to herald the beginning of Disney's major commitment to the video gaming scene. Instead, it led almost directly to the shuttering of its development studio. What exactly went wrong, and how do the guys feel today about this strangely nostalgic piece of their past?Art by https://www.danihuvaere.com/You can find the full version of our awesome intro/outro mu...2017-11-201h 02Why Do I Talk to You?Ep. 11 - Pokemon Sun and MoonOn the eve of the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Sol and Dave return to Pokémon Sun and Moon, the games that kicked off the 7th generation of Pokémon. Gen 7 was undoubtedly one of the biggest shakeups in the history of the series. What worked and what didn't? And what did the guys think overall about the latest direction of the Pokémon franchise?Art by https://www.danihuvaere.com/You can find the full version of our awesome intro/outro music here: https://soundcloud.com/ocre...2017-11-121h 26Why Do I Talk to You?Ep. 10 - My Neighbor TotoroFor their tenth episode, Dave and Sol decide to do something a little different: watch and review a movie that neither has ever seen before! Namely, "My Neighbor Totoro." The guys have always been interested in watching more Studio Ghibli films, so the classic that gave the company its mascot seems like a perfect fit. What are the differences between traditional "western" and "eastern" movie storytelling, and how do the guys feel like it works in this movie specifically?Art by https://www.danihuvaere.com/You can find the full version...2017-11-041h 01Why Do I Talk to You?Ep. 9 - The Road to El DoradoIt's finally time. Following episode after episode of constant ribbing, Sol and Dave finally tackle Dreamworks' The Road to El Dorado head on. Have the constant complaints from their audience and a fresh viewing helped to change the guys' views on this quirky animated film? Or are things just as bad as they remember from before? Spoiler: prepare for some serious ranting.Art by https://www.danihuvaere.com/You can find the full version of our awesome intro/outro music here: https://soundcloud.com/ocremix/02-where-the-wild-things-are-new-super-mario-bros-wii-robkta-feat-xprtnovice?in=ocremix/sets/super-cartography-brosSpec...2017-10-2857 minWhy Do I Talk to You?Ep. 8 Addendum - A Christian's PerspectiveAs if they hadn't talked about Final Fantasy X enough, the guys (specifically Dave) felt like they left some things yet unsaid in their longest episode to date. In this short side episode, Dave (with the assist from Sol) talks about the often negative religious imagery in FFX and what it means for Christians to react to and redeem this and other video games.Art by https://www.danihuvaere.com/2017-10-2713 minWhy Do I Talk to You?Ep. 8 - Final Fantasy XOn this episode, Sol and Dave get into a long form discussion on one of the few games in the Final Fantasy series both have played: Final Fantasy X. The guys discuss the gameplay, storytelling, emotions, and music of one of the most unique, game-changing, and perhaps controversial games in this legendary series.Art by https://www.danihuvaere.com/You can find the full version of our awesome intro/outro music here: https://soundcloud.com/ocremix/02-where-the-wild-things-are-new-super-mario-bros-wii-robkta-feat-xprtnovice?in=ocremix/sets/super-cartography-brosSpecial thanks to...2017-10-211h 25Why Do I Talk to You?Ep. 7 - Disney's TarzanSol and Dave return to Disney animation to discuss Tarzan, a movie that has divided the Disney fan-base for over a decade and a half. It turns out the guys have some differing opinions on it too. Widely considered the last movie in Disney's groundbreaking "Renaissance Era," was it really so bad as to be called the movie that ended it all? Or is it merely a scapegoat, bearing the sins of the mediocrity that followed after it?Art by https://www.danihuvaere.com/You can find the full version of our awesome intro...2017-10-1557 minWhy Do I Talk to You?Ep. 6 - Mario & Luigi: Superstar SageIn honor of the game's remake for the Nintendo 3DS, Dave and Sol take a look back at one of their favorite RPGs: Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga. Among other things, the guys discuss how the original game feels after some time away, their opinion on the state of Mario RPGs, and how motivated they feel to pick up one of the best RPGs the Game Boy Advance has to offer a second time around.Art by https://www.danihuvaere.com/You can find the full version of our awesome intro/outro music h...2017-10-081h 11Why Do I Talk to You?Ep. 5 - MoanaOn this episode, Dave and Sol decide to dive into the latest film from Walt Disney Animation Studios: Moana. Somehow, the guys neglected to talk much about it when considering the 2nd Disney Renaissance. Does that mean they dislike it? Are they just sort of indifferent? Tune in to find out their thoughts on the music, characters, storytelling, and more!Art by https://www.danihuvaere.com/You can find the full version of our awesome intro/outro music here: https://soundcloud.com/ocremix/02-where-the-wild-things-are-new-super-mario-bros-wii-robkta-feat-xprtnovice?in=ocremix/sets/super-cartography-brosSpecial thanks to the...2017-10-011h 04Why Do I Talk to You?Ep. 4 - Fighting GamesOn this episode, Dave and Sol jump in to the topic of fighting games - even though jump ins are definitely not safe. The guys are far from "good" at, well, just about any fighters, but that hasn't stopped them from playing the snot out of the ones they love and having some pretty unique stories to share about their favorites.P.S., We'd like to personally apologize for the dip in audio quality in episodes 3 and 4. We used the exact same setup as episode 2 but well... something went wrong and we straight up should have tested...2017-09-2453 minWhy Do I Talk to You?Ep. 3 - UndertaleOn this episode, Dave and Sol (somewhat reluctantly) dive into one of the biggest internet topics of the past two years: Toby Fox's hit indie title, Undertale. The game instantly exploded in popularity upon it's initial release in September of 2015, and now it's been ported to both PS4 and PS Vita on the eve of its second anniversary. It completely reimagined how role playing video games could, and possibly should, be handled and stirred up controversy based almost entirely on its rebid fan base. How has the game held up after two years? Will the guys be bold enough to criti...2017-09-171h 11Why Do I Talk to You?Ep. 2 - The 2nd Disney RenaissanceOn this episode, Sol and Dave discuss the original Disney Renaissance period (from "The Little Mermaid" to "Tarzan") before tackling Disney's current period of prolonged success starting with "The Princess and the Frog." Is it a Disney Revival? Rebound? Resurgence? Or is it truly worthy of being called the Second Disney Renaissance?Art by https://www.danihuvaere.com/You can find the full version of our awesome intro/outro music here: https://soundcloud.com/ocremix/02-where-the-wild-things-are-new-super-mario-bros-wii-robkta-feat-xprtnovice?in=ocremix/sets/super-cartography-brosSpecial thanks to the following for our music:https://ocremix.org/2017-09-171h 00Why Do I Talk to You?Ep. 1 - Pokemon G/SWelcome to the inaugural episode of the "Why do I Talk to You" Podcast! With the release of the generation 2 Pokemon titles for the 3DS Vitual Console just around the corner, Dave and Sol take a look back at what many consider the best generation of Pokemon to date. What made Gen 2 so memorable, and do the guys agree with the general consensus?Art by https://www.danihuvaere.com/You can find the full version of our awesome intro/outro music here: https://soundcloud.com/ocremix/02-where-the-wild-things-are-new-super-mario-bros-wii-robkta-feat-xprtnovice?in=ocremix/sets/super-cartography-brosSpecial...2017-09-171h 03