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Episode 13: The Fantastical World of Spielberg Part 2

Nathan and Nathan are joined again by Rachel to discuss the fantastical and otherworldly in Steven Spielberg's films. This time, they talk the infamous and unproduced Night Skies, the New Testament allegories of E.T., the Indiana Jones sequels, whether or not Spielberg actually directed Poltergeist and if Hook is a misguided bomb or an underrated gem.This is the second part of four in the Spielberg series.

Episode 12: The Fantastical Worlds of Spielberg Part 1

From the farthest reaches of space to the depths of the sea; the open window of a child's bedroom, a snake filled temple ruin, and the dinosaur-infested jungles of Costa Rica; swashbuckling archaeologists and rampaging tanker trucks.

These are the varied worlds of Steven Spielberg, one of our most popular living filmmakers. In anticipation of his newest film, The B.F.G., Nathan and Nathan get some help from guest sibling Rachel Bartlebaugh to tackle all of Spielberg's films with fantastical elements.

This episode begins with Duel and stampedes through to Raiders of the Lost Ark. Enjoy and let us know what your favorite early Spielberg moments are!

Episode 11: Beyond E3 and the Art of Games

Nathan and Nathan are joined by two guests for this week's special peek into the world of videogames. One-time game journalist Bob Blandeburgo and Chris Durham, a ghost of PCN past, come on to share their love and knowledge of games, geek out over E3 news and discuss the concept and future of video-gaming as art.

Episode 10: Weekly Review Finding Dory, Clown, End of Watch, Doom and more

Chris Durham joins the Ninja Boys to review Doom, the new quirky horror movie Clown, and kicks back with some Otter Creek brews! Nathan hunts down Stephen King's End of Watch and goes deep to discover Pixar's Finding Dory.

Episode 9: Weekly Review 'Warcraft, 'The Conjuring 2' and Grapefruit Beer

For the Horde! Nathan and Nathan go head-to-head over Warcraft, and talk the differences in storytelling between films and videogames. They also talk The Conjuring 2,  tropes in horror films, and the real-life Ed and Lorraine Warren. Also, grapefruit, meet beer!

Episode 8 Other Worlds: The Dystopia on Film

Nathan and Nathan start their first series Other Worlds. This episode we talk about dystopias in fiction and then discuss three dystopic films we think do justice to the subgenre. Spoilers abound as we explore the fractured realities of Equilibrium, The Lobster and Gattaca.

Episode 7 Weekly Review: TMNT: Out of the Shadows, Cleverman, Outcast, Me Before You and more

Weekly Review: Alice Through The Looking Glass, Joe Hill's The Fireman, Not Your Father's Vanilla Cream and more

This week we talk about the latest Disney live-action film 'Alice Through The Looking Glass', a new apocalyptic book from author Joe Hill, and on-podcast tasting for the latest Not Your Father's drink concoction and Hobgoblin Dark English Ale. Nathan also gives us the low-down on a worthy bourbon.

What's On The Tube? TV Shows to Catch-up On This Summer

Nathan and Nathan give their suggestions for what to watch on streaming platforms, explore the world of superheroes on the small-screen and discuss the controversy and edginess that are Preacher and Girl Meets World. We also announce the winners of our latest contest!

Weekly Review: The Nice Guys, The Angry Birds, Beer Brewery Highlights

A special review episode. Nathan Bartlebaugh reviews two new movies releasing for the weekend: The Nice Guys and Angry Birds. Nathan Bell takes a look at three breweries and some of their signature beers. Enjoy!