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Culture Shock!Episode 49: The ReturnI’m back! In this episode, I quickly and erratically discuss a few things that have been on my mind lately, like how fucked we are as a society.
2023-11-1929 minCulture Shock!Episode 48: CatchupWill and Jeff finally get a break and a chance to talk. Topic of the day, Hogwarts Legacy and the crazy boycott that failed epically. Episode cuts off too soon due to a computer glitch.
2023-04-211h 18Culture Shock!Episode 47: New Year, Same BullshitOn this episode of Culture Shock, we ring in the new year a little late, but with out usual flair. And by usual I mean we air our grievances with extreme prejudice. No, not that kind. Calm down. At the forefront of our ire, Wizards of the Coast, politics, and Gen-X bootlickers.
2023-01-192h 28Culture Shock!Episode 46: Cluster FuckGuess who's back?!! Back for the first time, Jeff is in the studio and oh boy has it been too long! Be prepared for a whole batch of uncensored, unfiltered, and unrestrained topics coming in our typical fashion.
2022-11-022h 19Culture Shock!Episode 45: Historical LibertyEver get sick of people ignoring the past for a more pleasant future? Will is. Surprised? Don't be. On this episode, Will throws some jabs at two woke movies, compares Hitler to a humanitarian, goes off on a tangent about the modern female character, and addresses the patriarchy and toxic masculinity. Just another day in the office.
2022-10-0547 minCulture Shock!Episode 44: Generational DiscrepancyOn this episode, we talk about the differences in generations and how each generation has an animosity to those that came before and after.
2022-09-2739 minCulture Shock!Episode 43: Hyper-sexualizationOn this episode, Will vents some frustrations at the overt sexualization in American culture. Raw, uncut, and unfiltered, this episode may not be for everyone.
2022-09-1149 minCulture Shock!Episode 42: StagnationBack again for the first time! On this episode, Will shows how stagnant he is with a ramble about how everything seems stuck in place. Who's to blame? No one really knows.
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Culture Shock!Episode 41: Turning the TideOn this episode, Will adds his unique perspective to a few of the latest news stories including: Disney losing over and over again, Netflix being stupid and paying for it, the prices of everything, politicians that don't care about you, and of course, Roe vs Wade. You've been warned.
2022-05-131h 18Culture Shock!Episode 40: Original vs Remake 3: Battle of the Bats Part 2With Keaton and Bale done, Will turns his attention to Affleck and Pattinson. With help from Jeff, we finally decide who's the best Batman of the modern age!
2022-04-021h 12Culture Shock!Episode 39: The Batman ReviewOn this episode, Will and Jeff share their thoughts of Robert Pattinson's The Batman. Has he finally stepped out of the mire that was Twilight or is this another nail in his career? What about this new Riddler? Will Batmonth ever end? And, since we lack focus and discipline, we have a few thoughts on other Bat movies and some wishful thinking for future Bat movies.
Up next, Original vs Remake 3: Battle of the Bats Part 2
2022-03-311h 04Culture Shock!Episode 38: Original vs Remake 3: Battle of the Bats Part 1On this episode, Will brings his final judgement upon the Caped Crusader! For Part 1, it's Keaton's Batman and Bale's Batman Begins under the microscope. Who will rank supreme as the best of the Bats?
2022-03-2947 minCulture Shock!Episode 37: The ReunionGuess who's back?? Back again! The trio is back, so tell your friends that on today’s episode we talk about the state of public education, the Obi-Wan tv show, how companies are getting too big, the end of daylight savings time, and fall victim to circular logic.
2022-03-191h 58Culture Shock!Episode 36: CrapitalismWe all know that Will doesn't like Capitalism, and on tonight's episode, he lists a few reasons why, complete with real life experiences and rants.
2022-03-0555 minCulture Shock!Episode 32: MCU Ranking Weeks 3+In this long overdue episode, Will counts off the MCU movies that have been missed over the past few weeks. And now back to our regularly scheduled programming!
2022-03-0252 minCulture Shock!Episode 35: A Death in the FamilyOn this episode, Will airs some dirty laundry and cleans out his closet. While a departure from our normal work, sometimes you have to deal with the personal before you can get back to the good stuff.
2022-02-2358 min2022-02-0929 minCulture Shock!Episode 33: Friday Night Frolics 1-28-22We were invaded! Not by people, but space people! On this episode, the holy trinity talks about laws that could end the 40 hour work week, a hospital that got too big for its britches, Chinese censorship, and everyone's favorite topic, extraterrestrials! You didn't read that wrong.
MCU Ranking Recap, Eternals takes second to last spot. Which film is next to get roasted by the crew?
2022-02-011h 20Culture Shock!Episode 31: MCU Ranking Week 2Another week, another ranking. This week, we finalize our vote on last week, and have a unanimous vote of the one of the worst movies in the MCU.
Last week's ranking: Bottom of the barrel tie! #26 goes to Captain Marvel and Black Widow
2022-01-2413 minCulture Shock!Episode 30: Friday Night Frolics 1-21-22On this week's episode of FNF, we discuss toxicity in gaming, roller coasters of doom, Microsoft spending way too much money, the value of the theater, and This Week in Nerd History!
MCU Ranking in next episode!
2022-01-221h 19Culture Shock!Episode 29: MCU Ranking Week 1The Culture Shock crew is ready to tackle the Mac Daddy of all movie franchises, the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Starting from the bottom up, we will add a new one, of the current 27 films, to the list week by week until we have them all! Plus, for all of you DC fans, a quick-ish question to the crew, what hero do we most see ourselves as, and not to rest on the easy one, which villain do we most see ourselves as!
2022-01-2032 minCulture Shock!Episode 28: Friday Night Frolics 1-14-22Back off the holidays and a work in progress revamp, join the Culture Shock crew as we discuss what happened in nerd history this week, a SJW meltdown, cosplay woes, and the woke infiltration of Dungeons and Dragons! With special guests Scott and Karen!
Next Episode will kick off the year long segment where we rank the 27 current MCU films, plus throwing DC a bone every now and then. They try, they really do, they just suck at it.
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Culture Shock!Episode 27: Original vs Remake 3 - Gone in 60 SecondsOn this episode of Talk is Cheap, simple cinema vs big budget. We tackle Gone in 60 Seconds for it's action, it's plot, and it's homage to classic automobiles. Plus- family! While taking a moment to shit on The Fast and the Furious franchise.
Music by Silent Sight
2022-01-0943 minCulture Shock!Episode 26: The Obsidian Isle Session 3Talk is Cheap Presents: The Obsidian Isle Session 3! Recorded! We finally made it happen! Join us as our intrepid heroes leave the shores of the Isle and begin their journey into the unknown.
2021-12-272h 01Culture Shock!Episode 25: Christmas SpecialOn this very special Christmas episode of Talk is Cheap, we discuss some of our favorite Christmas gifts, moments, and memories. We would also like to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season and we thank you for supporting us this year!
2021-12-242h 04Culture Shock!Episode 24: Shawn Chi ReviewOn this episode of Talk is Cheap, Will and Jeff share their thoughts and score on Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Did we like it? Is Will going to be kind? Will Jeff make Will's head hurt? Find out in our first official movie review!
2021-12-211h 32Culture Shock!Episode 23: Friday Night Frolics 3On this episode of Talk is Cheap Presents: Friday Night Frolics, we attempt to talk about underrated but still excellent movies and as usual, we fall down the rabbit hole into the great unknown. With special recurring guest, Mr. Scott Bays!
2021-12-182h 52Culture Shock!Episode 22: The Obsidian Isle Session 2 RecapIn this episode of Talk is Cheap Gaming Presents: The Obsidian Isle Session 2, our heroes discover the downside of hunger, the power of teamwork, and a curiosity that pulls them towards destiny.
2021-12-1520 minCulture Shock!Episode 21: Antiwork 1.5In this episode of Talk is Cheap, Will tests out some new tech while talking about terrible things happening to people because of incompetent management.
2021-12-1434 minCulture Shock!Episode 20: Friday Night Frolics 2In this episode of Friday Night Frolics, we debate, at great length, very great length our views and opinions on Star Wars!!
2021-12-102h 23Culture Shock!Episode 19: Friday Night FrolicsOn our first official episode of Friday Night Frolics, it's sharing time. In the wake of recent tragedies and societal flaws, we cover gun violence, PTSD, prisons, dreams, representation, bigotry, the cancer of social media, and in an emotional share, Jeff opens up about his adoption and the effect it had on him.
2021-12-032h 11Culture Shock!Episode 18: Will, unchainedOn this episode, Will gets some things off his chest. Volume warning, he gets loud.
2021-12-031h 19Culture Shock!Episode 17: The Obsidian Isle Session 1 Recap (D&D)Talk is Cheap Gaming Presents: The Obsidian Isle! A Dungeons and Dragons campaign that sees Jeff, Will, and Will's Mom playing through a campaign co-written by Will and Jeff.
Plus a little backstory as to what the hell is going on and how the campaign went.
2021-11-3023 minCulture Shock!Episode 16: Original vs Remake 2In this episode, Will compares the original versus remake of Clash of the Titans.
2021-11-2625 minCulture Shock!Episode 15: Thanksgiving Special and PSAOn this Episode of Talk is Cheap, Alyse, Jeff, and Will talk about the things they are thankful for with minimal derailing, Alyse completes her TriForce, and we have a special public service announcement for everyone this holiday season.
2021-11-231h 42Culture Shock!Episode 14: Furiously Fast Fucking DisneyHangry Alyse drives us to new heights with special guest, hubby Scott. Tonight we talk about live action remakes, voice overs, YouTube, and more crappy movies.
2021-11-181h 50Culture Shock!Episode 13: Shitty Movie SequelsOn this episode of Talk is Cheap, Will tackles shitty movie sequels, the how, the where, and the why these things keep happening. Plus, a small channel update!
2021-11-1617 minCulture Shock!Episode 12: 100 Play Special!!!Hold on to your socks dear listeners! With our 100 play special, and our longest episode to date, we have our first special guest star! Everyone welcome Alyse to the show and enjoy!
2021-11-122h 27Culture Shock!Episode 11: Dungeons and Dragons: An Explanation (Sort of)In this episode, Will and Jeff, ummm, discuss some of the finer things about D&D, Onlyfans, and self prostitution. Listeners beware, this one is crazy!
2021-11-091h 06Culture Shock!Episode 10: Double Digit Extravaganza!For our tenth episode, we go off on bad managers and crappy businesses, plus we wax on about food and the true meaning of the dinner table.
2021-11-071h 27Culture Shock!Episode 9: nO oNe WaNtS tO wOrK!!On this episode of Talk is Cheap, Will, with his usual flair, discusses the causes of the Anti-Work movement and the Great Resignation. Shout out to Kurt Eichenwald for his inspirational quote! And a special mention to the Reddit user augrr for compiling a bunch of info together that made this episode possible.
2021-11-0529 minCulture Shock!Episode 8: Halloween Special!In the first episode of Original vs Remake, I tackled a classic from the 1980's, A Nightmare on Elm St. Which is superior, the Original, or the Remake?
2021-10-3118 minCulture Shock!Episode 7: America, why?In this episode, Jeff and I talk about quite a few topics and ask ourselves what the fuck is wrong with America. From adoption to religion to government and beyond, there is something rotten at the core of this nation.
2021-10-2956 minCulture Shock!Episode 6: The Responsibility of SpeechToday we talk about the First Amendment and why I think too much free speech is bad for us.
2021-10-2620 minCulture Shock!Episode 5: Parenthood Part DuhFirst episode with Jeff! Everyone welcome him to the show! Today we are talking about our experiences with parenthood, losing text debates with my wife, SNAKES, and random nonsense. Plus, the time my testicles got bad touched. Told ya it was 18 and up.
2021-10-2252 minCulture Shock!Episode 4: The Land of ConfusionIn this episode which is part one of my Modern Dystopia Segment, we talk about the great social shift in America, and how we need to break through the lie that confound us to make a better tomorrow. With music sourced from Bumy Goldson.
2021-10-2118 minCulture Shock!Episode 3: ParenthoodToday we talk about parenthood from a father's perspective and I unveil what's coming up soon on the show.
2021-10-1720 minCulture Shock!Episode 2: SpontaneityToday we chat briefly on being spontaneous and how it plays into the previous episode about work and happiness.
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Culture Shock!Episode 1: Anti-workA brief ramble about the subreddit r/antiwork and my views on the capitalist society we live in.
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