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Bully PulpitIntroducing Bully Pulpit with Bob GarfieldBully Pulpit is a wry and pointed take on politics, media and society from longtime public radio personality Bob Garfield. His astute cultural criticism, infused with wit and humor, has earned him many prestigious journalism awards, as well as praise such as “very brave” and “national treasure.”For more than 20 years, Bob Garfield was co-host of public radio’s weekly, Peabody Award-winning On the Media, following 12 years as a roving correspondent for NPR’s All Things Considered. He currently hosts The Influencer video series at RealGarfield.com and recently performed a national tour of his one-man show, “Ruggedly Jewish.”2021-07-2003 min
MULTIMEDIOCRITY50 - Coughs and PrayersOn this installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Talley and Doofin discuss some bad foods they've eaten way too much of, the lack of real tearjerker endings in Disney's modern catalog, ways theyre staying sane during this time of social distancing, a few alarming stats about COVID-19, and how Florida can't help but go full-Florida, even during a pandemic. The gents also talk a good bit about the Star Wars and X-Men film franchises, as well as HOBBS & SHAW, TEAM AMERICA, BACK TO THE FUTURE, and INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL (the latter of wh...2020-04-051h 02
MULTIMEDIOCRITY49 - The Clarion and the ContrarianOn this installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Doofin and Talley are back from yet another long hiatus to show their empathy, their crassness, and their rust. Talley (the Clarion) and Doofin (the Contrarian) touch on everything from NBC’s ‘The Good Place' to a bus crash almost sending Matthew to The Bad Place, as well as takes on film franchises like Star Trek, James Bond, Mission: Impossible and The Fast and Furious. The gents also discuss some of the top Oscar nominees, some of which bounced off of them in unexpected ways (sorry, Netflix movies), as well as t...2020-02-1057 min
MULTIMEDIOCRITY48 - Non(Disney)plussed by MaclunkeyOn this installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Talley and Doofin talk babies, Baby Boomers, and Baby Yoda! This episode might as well be sponsored by Disney, considering how much the gents talk up the company’s new streaming service, and a particular program on it. They discuss the first two episodes of The Mandalorian: its western motifs, that big reveal, and how the series has put a spotlight back on, of all things, the Star Wars Holiday Special. Plus, some thoughts on George Lucas tinkering with the Han and Greedo scene yet again, and creating a new word (and seve...2019-11-261h 00
MULTIMEDIOCRITY47 - To Sleep, Perchance to PeeOn this installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Doofin finds joy in, uh, relieving himself, while finding ire in an upcoming holiday, and at least on one Nightmarish Halloween movie. The guys discuss the goodness of Neil Gaiman adaptations, the overexposure of Disney’s FROZEN, and the passing of Eddie Money and The Cars frontman Ric Ocasek, with Talley predicting which rock star will eat it next (it didn’t happen, but–ahem–two out of three ain’t bad). The gents also ponder which Hollywood actor totally murdered a woman, question the hype (and fear) about the JOKER movie...2019-10-011h 18
MULTIMEDIOCRITY46 - Spidey, Woody, and the Best Chicken SammieOn this installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Talley and Doofin weigh in on the great chicken sandwich debate that, like many things, only seems to exist on Twitter. They discuss whether Popeye’s fried chicken between a bun bests Chick-fil-A’s, people’s extreme loyalty to restaurant and corporate brands, the frightening implications of Netflix’s Cambridge Analytica documentary THE GREAT HACK, and the slow babyface turn of Fleabag actor Andrew Scott. Also, as the episode recording was coming to a close, news broke that Sony and Disney were fighting over Spider-Man, so you’ll hear the guys speculate blindly on...2019-08-251h 02
MULTIMEDIOCRITY45 - Once Upon a Tarantino Fairy TaleOn this installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Talley is joined by friend of the program Nick Pratt, co-host of fellow State-Lines Network podcast Films We've Watched, to talk all things ONCE UPON A TIME... IN HOLLYWOOD, the latest feature from director Quentin Tarantino! This is a single-topic show that should only be listened to if you have seen the film, as there are spoilers abound. So, again, don’t be "a has-been, old buddy," and [ONLY LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE AFTER YOU HAVE SEEN THE MOVIE]. The gents dive deep into the groovy, funny, dusty, culty, and (whole) b...2019-08-0643 min
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#44 - James Dory and the Swamp of SadnessOn this installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Talley and Doofin return from an extended summer hiatus a little older, a little slower, and clearly, no less serious… or professional, as Talley’s mic cord fell out a few minutes in and he didn’t notice (apologies for his poor audio from minute 6 onward) The gents do touch on some of the news and trailers that dropped at Comic-Con, HEREDITARY director Ari Aster’s followup feature MIDSOMMAR, as well as a couple of recent moon landing flicks, FIRST MAN and APOLLO 11. Doofin also shares some harrowing tales of his day job and recent...2019-07-311h 10
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#43 - We're in the Endgame of Thrones NowOn this installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Doofin is away on assignment doing some classified business, or washing his hair, or rearing a living thing... or something weird. He'll explain his absence upon his return on the next one, but in the meantime, Talley is joined in-person by his pal Beatrice Longshore to talk Game of Thrones' final episodes and the varied reactions to them, and the series as a whole. Breaking down the HBO show's controversial finale leads to a greater discussion of other major genre franchises' "endings," including AVENGERS: Endgame and STAR WARS: The Rise of Skywa...2019-05-291h 30
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#42 - Joanna Rosanna D'AnnaOn this installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Doofin and Talley, fresh off of their previous recording, come in a little hot, a little punchy, and a little sappy. They discuss a litany of topics, including director Nicholas Stoller’s three movie run out of the gate, some better-than-average romantic comedies, and a few of unsung guitar greats. The gents also look back at Disney Afternoon’s great early cartoon block and rapper Skee-Lo’s 15 minutes of fame, and look forward to Game of Thrones‘ final season and Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings series. Talley wishes people would s...2019-04-1657 min
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#20 - Last Jedi, I Gave You My HeartOn this week's episode of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Doofin and Talley run through some television goodness, like Stranger Things 2 and Mad About You, and some television badness, like the many swing-and-miss attempts at live television musicals. The Lord of the Rings comes up because of course it does, as does the hesitance to accept soft reboots and sequels of straight-up remakes, OCEAN'S 8 being the latest example. Doofin also touches on the positive side of social media, in particular, Shea Serrano's "guerilla philanthropy." On the back half, it’s almost all laser sword talk, as the gents enjoyed STAR WARS: Th...2019-04-051h 19
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#21 - Our Favorite Stuff from 2017On this installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Doofin and Talley are joined by a mutual friend who gets referenced on the show almost as often as The Lord of the Rings, the giant breaded chicken wing himself, Cameron Burns! Cammo and the guys start the new year by offering up a handful of their favorite pieces of pop culture from the previous one. Among their 2017 recommendations: television programs, including American Vandal, The Leftovers, and Big Mouth; albums from the likes of Alex Lahey, The Welcome Wagon, and The War on Drugs; and several feature films, including GET OUT, THE...2019-04-051h 28
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#22 - Delroy Lin-Dos & Don'ts with Chud & the BeastAtop their respective stacks of moving boxes, Doofin and Talley return with an installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast! that is heavy on reggaeton air horn drops and Delroy Lindo name drops. Running on fumes, the punchy gents discuss their highs and lows at bar trivia, the recent SpaceX launch that sent Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster into space, and the staying power of both the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE franchise and a few iconic radio broadcasters. Plus, some thoughts on Super Bowl LII, why riot-like behavior somehow gets excused when it's celebratory/sports related, and the good and bad of the...2019-04-051h 02
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#23 - Wakanda: Dawn. Guns: Drawn.This scattershot installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast! picks up mid-conversation, and sees your trusty co-hosts run the gamut of pop culture, covering topics like Hamilton, the musical and the man; the Parkland, Florida shooting and its ongoing fallout; BLACK PANTHER and the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe; disaster movies, which are largely disastrous; and a number of fantastic film scores. Plus, Doofin hard sells Netflix's new version of Queer Eye, but wonders if something's wrong with the tear ducts in his own eyes, while a tired Talley turns Negative Nelly, poo-pooing on a few well-loved things, includ...2019-04-041h 17
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#24 - Getting Woke with Dad Jokes"DO NOT CONGRATULATE" Doofin and Talley on this goofier-than-usual installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast! in which, the guys fondly remember being Toys "R" Us kids, Eddie Murphy's R-rated films, and a pre-puffy Vince Vaughn. After expressing their general indifference toward massive data breaches, they also touch on Harry Potter, TV spinoffs, and a few awful contributions to the rap game before an argument sillier than a sitting president and former vice president boasting about who could kick whose ass in a fight ensues: that being In-N-Out versus Taco Bell (we've all seen DEMOLITION MAN, so you know who wins in t...2019-04-041h 04
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#25 - Keeping it Ready Player One HundredOn this installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Talley and Doofin (who's doped up and down a finger) discuss the mostly-good nostalgic escapism that is Steven Spielberg's big screen adaptation of Ernest Cline's READY PLAYER ONE, as well as the greatness of both a Spielberg chase sequence and said director's recent secret weapon, Mark Rylance. As is the norm, they also spout off some misinformation, including mistaking actor Derek Luke's roles more than once and referring to Marvel's 'Secret Wars' story arc when they (Talley) meant 'Secret Invasion.' The second half gets a little sopabox-y (which is al...2019-04-041h 07
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#26 - Infinity Stones in the StreamAfter a few weeks away, MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast! is back! On this brisk episode, Doofin and Talley take to the microphones to discuss, in spoilery detail, AVENGERS: Infinity War! They talk about the audience reactions at their respective theaters, some of the finer action and character moments of the ambitious, eventful film, and the giant (Infinity) stones on Marvel Studios for ending the picture the way they did. Also be on the lookout for past podcast guest Shane Domrongchai, who makes a brief Stan Lee-esque cameo on the show. Again, IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN AVENGERS: Infinity War...2019-04-041h 02
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#27 - Solo, and Thanks for Phoebe CatesOn this installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Talley and Doofin are talking SOLO: A Star Wars Story — the movie's highs and lows, its canonizing connections to the Expanded Universe, and the franchise's ever-worsening fandom (*there are minor SPOILERS, but they manage to avoid spilling the major one*) — as well as dissecting the rather decent filmography of its storied director, Ron Howard, who 30 years later, has come full circle to helm another of George Lucas' ripoffs. They also touch on DEADPOOL 2 and their anticipation for upcoming action flicks UPGRADE and MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - Fallout , before lambasting the Academy Awards for far...2019-04-041h 13
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#28 - How Frequent Their MisunderstandingsOn this installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Doofin and Talley are... well, frustrated — at the world, at their fellow man, at the current administration. The usual attempt to dive right into pop culture topics is eschewed for a step onto the ol' soapbox, where they express their disillusionment over, among other things, the ongoing actions at our southern border, said actions' apathetic defenders, and the growing entitlement of Star Wars fanboys. The guys eventually do move on, touching on subjects like the recent passing of Anthony Bourdain, how dudes seem to gauge the greatness of Pixar films on a...2019-04-041h 12
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#29 - Ant-Man's Got NardsTalley and Doofin are SORRY TO BOTHER YOU, but on this installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, the gents discuss some films currently in theaters, including ANT-MAN AND THE WASP and JURASSIC WORLD: Fallen Kingdom; the masterpiece-iness of some masterpieces, like THE DARK KNIGHT and BLADE RUNNER 2049; and the worthiness of some quotable older flicks, including THE MONSTER SQUAD and SO I MARRIED AN AXE MURDERER. Beyond a predictable, albeit brief, step up onto the soapbox, they also touch on the World Cup (and correctly predict the winner), lament the Internet calling everything that isn't explained outright onscreen a "plot hol...2019-04-041h 13
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#30 - Coexisting in the FalloutThis installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, should you choose to accept it, finds Doofin and Talley discussing the latest entry of one of cinema's best ever franchises (seriously, 5 out of the 6 have been very good-to-great), MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - Fallout — the crazy stunts; its director, Christopher McQuarrie; where the film ranks among its predecessors; and how long the series might go. They guys also recap a bit of news from San Diego Comic-Con (a.k.a. "DCEU trailer drop 2018"), dispel some urban legends of their youth (Ybor City is fine, gang), and tease a few poop their pants stories...2019-04-041h 02
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#41 - We Got 5 on USOn this installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Talley and Doofin are joined by their pal Aaron Koontz, back with a vengeance... and a clear head, to discuss all things US, the new film from GET OUT writer/director Jordan Peele! This is a single-topic episode that should only be listened to if you have seen the movie, as there are spoilers abound, so again: [DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE UNTIL AFTER YOU HAVE SEEN US] The gents dive deep, talking theories on the film's greater meaning and intent, its subtle and not-so-subtle allegories, small details you might ha...2019-03-2957 min
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#40 - Higher, Further, Faster, FlerkenOn this installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Doofin and Talley talk—in a spoiler-free manner—about the latest MCU entry, CAPTAIN MARVEL, discussing the film's merits (Ben Mendelsohn), shortcomings (Matthew's expectations), and its charming "feline" co-star, as well as the increasingly-angry army of bitter bros that tried (and failed) to make a dent in its box office. The gents also discuss late-90s/early 2000s pop-punk and how wide a net that genre label casts, wonder if Michael Jackson will be the abuser who makes or brakes America's willingness to separate the art from the artist, and reflect...2019-03-181h 01
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#31 - Peener, Pumper, Gerbil, SpyThis installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast! finds the Two Musketeers (who, in this case, are both Porthos) discussing films they didn't see, like CHRISTOPHER ROBIN and CRAZY RICH ASIANS, and one Doofin regrettably did, THE MEG (more like THE 'Meh'G, amirite?). He and Talley also reflect on NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, TROPIC THUNDER, and Daniel Craig's mostly solid run as James Bond, all in-between touching on topics such as STAR WARS, Billy Crystal, Florida's many shortcomings, and fanboys' selective outrage. Things then get goofy, as the gents consider the lack of male nudity in American film, ponder the...2019-03-021h 07
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#32 - Tandy and the Bandit"Holy forking shirt balls," this installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast! finds Talley and Doofin discussing the recent passings of John McCain and Burt Reynolds; the greatness of Adam Scott and director Alfonso Cuarón, and 1989. No, not the T-Swift album — a few big movies of that year, from BATMAN and INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE to STEEL MAGNOLIAS and DRIVING MISS DAISY. They also talk some lesser 'Best Picture' winners, Clint Eastwood's directing (or lack thereof), their random connections to a couple of boy band members, and the farce that is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and it...2019-03-021h 05
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#33 - Third Eye Blinded by the William Ficht-nerdsOn this installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Doofin and Talley cover a number of pop culture topics: from JK Rowling and the endless retconning of I.P.s past, to Bert and Ernie's perceived relationship and if it matters; from recognizable, but unsung character actors like Bruce Greenwood, to The Decemberists and whether or not you should adhere to certain "concert commandments." They also talk a little on Marvel's Phase 4, the not-at-all problematic CAPTAIN MARVEL trailer, and which Avengers character, if any, could be revealed as secret Skrull in the next phase of the MCU. The gents finis...2019-03-021h 22
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#34 - A Very Hal Holbrook HalloweenOn this installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Talley and Doofin (a.k.a. "the supinators") go soup to nuts on all things Halloween... well, most things. Before the guys get to the hallowed holiday at hand, they manage to bounce between topics, including 80s bands and 80s covers, filmmakers like Alejandro Iñárritu and Tim Burton, and the latter's great early run. After a recap of Talley's excursion to Telluride, Colorado, they do jump into some scary movie talk, discussing the new HALLOWEEN, as well as WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS and AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON, both of whic...2019-03-021h 34
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#39 - Shakespearing Private RyanOn this installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Talley and Doofin find themselves discussing everything from the bad and worse of SPIDER-MAN soundtrack songs to the great and greater of R.E.M.'s run of 90s albums. The gents then dive deep into some Oscar history, examining 1998's Best Picture winner and losers; take a random phone call from their pal and frequent guest, Cameron Burns; recommend an all-star audiobook and a couple of new TV shows; and threaten to give up on social media... and humanity. Also on the program: is JJ Abrams better than we give...2019-03-011h 11
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#19 - I've Seen Fires and I've Seen Tears in RainThis installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast! finds the hosts in various states of sickness, but they're game enough to give... well, an average amount of effort. Still high on Marvel's AVENGERS: Infinity War trailer, they discuss the MCU's bright future, the ramifications of Disney's possible acquisition of 20th Century Fox (see: the Fantastic Four and X-Men), and JUSTICE LEAGUE's somewhat successful setting up of the DCEU's future, but overall middle-of-the-roadness. The guys then go full-film geek when talking about the finer points of directors Sam Mendes and Christopher Nolan, cinematographer Roger Deakins, and the beauty of BLADE RUNNER and its succ...2019-02-111h 02
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#18 - For Those About to RagnarokOn this installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Doofin takes back his co-host chair, but is magnanimous and gives way for State-Lines' own Daniel Cura to join the program once again. They and Talley can't help but begin with the litany of new names, some breaking as they recorded, being accused of sexual misconduct. The guys admit to having a hard time processing how to handle consuming art by some of the accused, and wonder where it all ends, if it ever does. Eventually, the gents do pivot, and discuss a number of rock bands that have lost and/o...2019-02-111h 06
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#17 - Killing Napkins and Saving the DCEUOn this installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Talley braves the rocky podcast waters with a fill-in first mate. Don't worry; the Doofin isn't going anywhere. A series of miscommunications on all fronts led Shawn to doing an impromptu episode with fellow State Lines contributor and behind-the-scenes extraordinaire, Daniel Cura. The gents get geeky with a lot of talk about DC Comics' fledgling Cinematic Universe, and share an optimism about the upcoming JUSTICE LEAGUE film that it arguably doesn't deserve. They also discuss Marvel's Cinematic Universe, the unfinished story of Andrew Garfield and company's AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, and Sony's pench...2019-02-111h 27
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#16 - Sad Songs, Sad Men, and Sad CheeseOn this week's installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, your trusty hosts swoon over some melancholy music before Shawn's wifi drops out, wherein hilarity does not ensue. Once they regroup, the guys fall into the familiar pits of separating the art and the artist, searching for context and nuance, and selective outrage. This time around, the rehashing of said topics is born out of the fallout from Harvey Weinstein and others' despicable behavior, and the subsequent #MeToo hashtag. After touching on everything from Chick-fil-A and Guy Fieri to THE LAST JEDI trailer and some Netflix originals, Doofin gives a pro...2019-02-111h 13
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#14 - All Your Hot Takes Float Down HereOn this installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Doofin and Talley discuss the fallout from Hurricane Irma, the impending Hurricane Maria, and the perfect storm of name calling and word salad that is Hurricane Trump. Trying not to fall into the bog of eternal stench that is political talk, the guys tiptoe around it, escaping into a sewer of horror movie talk. They tackle some tired horror hot takes before dropping a few of their own, and answer a few pressing fright film questions, like is THE WITCH–or "THE VVITCH"–a horror movie? (It is.) Is IT a horror...2019-02-111h 01
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#13 - Fiery Mountains and Rocky WatersHosts Shawn Talley and Matthew Hevey are coming to you this week from a world that's equal parts flooding and on fire. The former survived the city of Los Angeles' largest recorded blaze (not that he was ever that close to it), while the latter recorded this shortly before final prep for Hurricane Irma (SPOILER: Doofin also survived). On this episode of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, they discuss the then-impending storm, what makes for a good "hunkered down" music playlist, and the current pissy nature of ol' Mother Nature. The guys also speak highly of Game of Thrones' seaso...2019-02-081h 04
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#12 - Take Me to the PilateOn this hodgepodge installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Talley & Doofin discuss Game of Thrones' sixth episode of its seventh season: the divisive, timeline-fudging "Beyond the Wall" and its major fallout (RIP Visy… well, sort of). The gents also touch on the state of our nation's political discourse, or lack thereof, and the recent public rise of the bad guys we thought Cap and Indy had already squashed. They also run the pop culture gamut, bouncing from Rockwell to Harry Potter. From Kurosawa's "easterns" to Leone's spaghetti westerns. From underrated Coen Brothers films to underrated A-list actors. Plus, Talley...2019-02-081h 02
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#11 - Getting Azor Ahai on Kickain On this week's episode of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Doofin and Talley double down ('cause you always double down on 11), fawning over the first half of Game of Thrones' exhilarating seventh season and looking forward to what prophecies have yet to be fulfilled... and by whom. Their freeform conversation takes them everywhere: from the merits of Kate and Rooney Mara to David Fincher's stellar filmography, from the new season of HBO's Hard Knocks to the kickain-fueled decisions made by 1980s filmmakers and musicians. Doofin also recounts catching a revival screening of EXPLORERS and a harrowing experience at the clini...2019-02-081h 01
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#10 - In Praise of Dunkirk and Damn, Dirty ApesOn this installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Talley and Doofin are joined by film critic and film lover Blake Stubbs to discuss, dissect, and dispute the masterpiece-iness of two of this month's most evocative theatrical releases, Matt Reeves' powerful trilogy-closer WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES and Christopher Nolan's harrowing World War II tale DUNKIRK. The guys also get hyped on a few 1980s-heavy highlights from San Diego Comic-Con, including Stranger Things season 2, THOR: Ragnarok, and the Spielberg-helmed adaptation of Ernest Cline's pop culture-soaked novel, READY PLAYER ONE. All that, plus some pondering on the future of Marvel...2019-02-081h 38
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#9 - A Spider-Sort of HomecomingOn this largely single-topic installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Doofin and Talley deep dive into the latest entry to Marvel’s shared cinematic universe, SPIDER-MAN: Homecoming. They gush over the great many things the picture got right, look back to the previous Spidey franchises and their failings, and look forward to where Marvel Studios and Sony might be going with the character from here. On the back half, they’re joined by a mutual friend and Spider-fan, the spectacular Shane Domrongchai, to talk—get this—all of that, all over again, but with a bit more enthusiasm. Followin...2019-02-051h 15
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#8 - Multicultural MisappropriationsOn this eighth installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Doofin and Talley continue their never-ending quest to find the mythical middle ground on topics like politics, outrage culture, and cultural appropriation. The guys apologize for several things, but refuse to apologize for much more, including their unabashed love of pop music and fondness for a few terrible rap-rock tunes. They also review Edgar Wright’s latest, BABY DRIVER, and discuss the filmmaker’s resume, which would be spotless, were it not for that pesky Michael Cera fellow. All that, plus T.J. Miller’s bridge burning, some love for How I Met...2019-02-051h 05
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#7 - The Green Flash RisesDoofin and Talley are back to talk Silicon Valley (the previous week’s episode, anyway) and its lead character, complement millennials’ preferred toast toppings, and strap on the nostalgia goggles to defend some lesser ’80s movies. From Josh Hartnett to Jeff Goldblum, Tim Burton to Christopher Nolan, and grilled cheese food trucks to the Green Flash, the guys traverse the pop culture fire swamp, doing their best to avoid the R.O.U.S. that is politics. They also contemplate the future of Han Solo’s solo film, question the rigidness of fanboys’ expectations, express their outrage over outrage culture, a...2019-02-041h 07
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#6 - Wonder Wo-- Wo-- Whoa, What Happened?Talley and Doofin hit a technical snag recording this week’s episode of MULTIMEDIOCRITY and lost a good chunk of the show. That’s the bad news. The good news is that the last leg of it was salvaged, and is here for your earhole pleasure! While you won’t get their rather positive review of WONDER WOMAN and subsequent discussion about the state of DC and Marvel’s respective cinematic universes, you will hear them talk a good bit of politics (because of course), gush over Hamilton: An American Musical, and shed their cynical skins to reveal their true ide...2019-02-0441 min
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#5 - Much a DOOFIN About NothingOn this latest installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY, Shawn welcomes awesome gent Matthew Hevey (a.k.a. “The Doofin”) into the State Lines fold as a regular co-host of the program. They run the gamut of topics — from strong women to cowardly men, from psychedelic rock to grunge, from political talk to… well, more political talk. Really, it’s hard to avoid these days. Inevitable Donny T. trashing aside, the guys almost find their groove in this scattershot, but spirited episode. “Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.”2019-02-041h 14
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#38 - Our Favorite Stuff from 2018After a longer hiatus than usual, MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast! returns in the new year... with a look back at last year! Unlike their 'Favorite Stuff from 2017' episode, the guys play a little looser with the format this go-round. While they do touch on several of their top films, television shows, and more, they still fall into their usual rambling about life, the universe, and everything, per usual. Inbetween gushing over a couple of Netflix series and a certain superhero origin movie, Doofin and Talley also discuss the 2018 Oscar nominations (including the snubs and some arguably-undeserving nominees...2019-01-291h 17
MULTIMEDIOCRITY#37 - It's Not a Lie if You Baby, Baby-lieve ItOn this “very special” episode of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast! – an ABK Production, Talley and Doofin are recording in the same room for the first time (and likely last time) ever, and they’re joined by a special guest, filmmaker and longtime mutual friend Aaron Koontz. Tired, punchy, and enhanced to varying degrees, the gents go off on tangents from their tangents, which ranged from Carman to Eric Carmen, “bro” movies to slow burn movies, and Saved by the Bell to South American capitals. Around a shared microphone at Doofin’s dining room table, they also discuss the rise and fall of...2018-12-181h 57
MULTIMEDIOCRITYMy Name is Adam Sandler HamiltonOn this 36th installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Doofin tells two different tales of being stuck in waiting pools, each with a different result. First, he recounts a long day of jury duty selection, but not without Talley tangenting into hot takes on DIE HARD sequels and The Walking Dead. Mister Hevey also tells his frustrating saga of attempting to buy Hamilton tickets for the bulk of their on-sale date, but again, is sidelined by tangents into poor Eddie Vedder impressions and poorer renditions of a couple Hamilton tunes. In-between all of it, the gents also discuss the good...2018-12-031h 07
MULTIMEDIOCRITYMULTIMEDIOCRITY #4 - "What's So Civil About War Anyway?" On this installment of "MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!", Shawn, back from a sticky sojourn in the Bayou, shares his thoughts on some comic book movies, comic book TV shows, and comic book continuity… or their lack thereof. Listen to him gush over recent Marvel fare like Daredevil season 2 and CAPTAIN AMERICA: Civil War, refuse to acknowledge that controversial Hydra reveal in the latest Cap comic (you could say he did Nazi that one coming), and lament on the endless retcons that muddle an already-convoluted comic book landscape. Check out episode 4 via the State Lines Network! 2018-11-2224 min
MULTIMEDIOCRITYMULTIMEDIOCRITY #3 - "My 15 Favorite Films from 2015" On this week’s episode of "MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!", Shawn counts down his fifteen favorite films from 2015, and surprisingly, the Entourage movie is nowhere to be found. Terminator: Genisys didn’t make the cut either, but there is a movie about robots. Jurassic World is also noticeably absent from the list, but there is a creature movie or two in the mix. And while there are no films featuring aliens, there might just be one with a Martian. Check out his brisk countdown of some of the year's best flicks, only on the State Lines Network! 2018-11-2229 min
MULTIMEDIOCRITYLet's Begin AgainIt’s the return of the show that barely began, “MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!” After a few months away tending to a newborn, host Shawn Talley is back… (*in our best trailer guy voice*) and this time, it’s personal! He’s joined on this his full-length episode by State Lines’ own Jarrett Haas, in which they discuss STAR WARS: The Force Awakens, the NFL playoffs, music, child rearing, and tons more!2018-11-211h 02
MULTIMEDIOCRITYThe Train JobHey now, gang! Shawn Talley here. When State-Lines co-founder Jarrett first talked with me about re-launching this here site of and podcasts and blog, I said I would be glad to contribute some of the latter, and had been intending to re-up my own of the former. The initial recording of said ’cast has been dropped, as they say, so here we are. It’s a very brief episode--only 15 minutes in length--that serves as more of a “how you doing?” introduction to me and the show to come. Hope you guys enjoy this first installment of 'MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!' here on...2018-11-2115 min
MULTIMEDIOCRITYStan Lee, Rudy, and AC Top 40On this installment of MULTIMEDIOCRITY: The Broadcast!, Doofin and Talley break into song... like, more than usual, in between discussions about everything from the best movie musical numbers and worst comedy sequels to ROAD TO PERDITION and Hamilton. Your trusty hosts also discuss the devastating (and ongoing) California wildfires, lament the lack of praise for prolific composer Jerry Goldsmith, and eulogize Marvel Comics figurehead and pop culture icon: the late, great Stan Lee. On the back half, the show gets a special appearance by the often mentioned, but to-date-unheard Lady (Mc)Doofin, who needed a very important ques...2018-11-201h 02