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9ES286:

by jorn on May 18, 2023 at 9:53 pm

Part of me loves the fact that other podcasts try their best to stay up to the minute with pop-culture references and current events and our podcast sometimes talks about movies like Meet the Spartans for 20 minutes.

And it’s not like this show is JUST a bad-movie podcast or something, so who even knows why any of this resonates with our audience.

But every month we get a good little number of people downloading the show so, we must be doing something right?

I’m not going to lie, a decade ago when we started up this website a tiny little part of me was like “yeah, we’ll be like Vice!” So it’s a little sad to me to see it’s demise in 2023. But hey, we’re still going strong – take that Vice!

Seriously though, the company was once evaluated at nearly $6 billion is likely going to be sold off for parts to the tune of $225 million. Bummer.

Finally, if I could recommend taking a look at this video to understand the pure lunacy people are getting up to in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. I’m not sure but I don’t think Nintendo envisioned Link rolling around Hyrule in a tank when they designed this game, but the fact that they designed a game where you could make that exact thing happen is a true testament to their mastery of video game design.

Meanwhile over on Garbage Time we dive haphazardly into the filmography of Guy Ritchie and Keith talks about Scott Snyder’s “The Batman Who Laughs”. If that sounds like your cup of tea (since you live in a castle now) – then show your support and head over to Patreon and subscribe at the 9ES Deluxe tier to listen to this and all past episodes of Garbage Time!

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9ES285: Individuality Emerging

by jorn on May 4, 2023 at 10:39 pm

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Picard Season 3 apparently doesn’t suck – I don’t know why but out of all the nostalgia that is being thrown at me these days “Picard” just doesn’t seem to cut it. Maybe I like the fact that Star Trek just kind of lives in my childhood and I don’t need to revisit it all the time?

Maybe I just feel badly burned by Star Wars.

We talk a little bit in this episode about how droids get their designations in Star Wars but now it’s got me thinking that at least they decide to give their automatons any kind of a unique name. In Star Trek they just call every computer “Computer.” But I guess that’s on the Star Trek computers themselves for never developing much of a personality.

Anyhow – I’m about to blow your mind. There’s a good chance that ‘R2-D2” is actually a short version of Artoo’s full designation. Basically “D2” are probably the first two letters of a much longer designation. This isn’t even strictly a fan theory. In the Clone Wars series there’s a droid named “AZ-3” and it’s revealed that name is actually a shortened version of its full designation AZ-345211896246498721347.

Neat.

Finally – you should really check out the TikTok videos we talk about regarding Toronto real-estate. You can seriously buy a castle for the price of a shit-hole in Toronto. A castle with a broadband internet connection and a movie theater.

Meanwhile over on Garbage Time we talk about the rogue-like card game “Inscryption” and then wax philosophical about what makes a comedian funny. If that sounds like your cup of tea (since you live in a castle now) – then show your support and head over to Patreon and subscribe at the 9ES Deluxe tier to listen to this and all past episodes of Garbage Time!

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9ES283: We Killed Auril

by jorn on April 8, 2023 at 1:22 pm

Posted In: 9ES, Podcast, Podcasting

I apologize in advance for how conceited this next bit will sound.

If there was a late-night college radio show that existed in the 90s when I was in high-school (and before podcasts existed) where the hosts just shot the shit and talked about comic books, video games and obscure shit from the 80s it would be my favorite thing.

Now I get to make my favorite thing. But you get the pleasure of listening to it.

You’re so lucky.

[I think our listeners are used to this by now. -Jon]

It’s crazy to me that “Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light” has crept up into my mindspace multiple times in the span of only a few weeks. The show only has 13 episodes and was aired entirely between September 20 and December 13. 1987. What a world we live in that this strange little cartoon from over 35 years ago can so easily be consumed any time we want it. I guess the only question that remains is this: When will we set aside 5 hours to marathon the whole thing?

Listen up, Jon has been working at his real 9to5 a lot lately and he’s barely had any time off in weeks so guess what? There’s still plenty of time to let us know what movies you want to see get re-ranked on The List so please let us know your picks using this handy little survey. Since we’re too cheap to buy the premium survey features we are making due with what we’ve got so that means you have to pick at least 1 movie from each question, and at most 5 from each. So you need to pick 2 to 10 movies we should consider re-ranking. Use the comment boxes to explain yourself.

If this survey is too clunky for you, just find Scott and message him your picks.

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Meanwhile over on Garbage Time we talk about the Marvel Snap card Shanna that Scott currently has pinned and then things get real upsetting as we talk about actual alleged Hollywood monsters named Ezra Miller and Jonathan Majors.

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9ES282: Let’s All Go To The Lobby

by jorn on March 25, 2023 at 12:30 am

Posted In: 9ES, Podcast, Podcasting

The Montreal podcast that breaks down every Montreal location in Scream 6 that they are pretending is New York City is back for episode 282!

As you may have seen on this very website, Scream 6 was filmed mainly in Montreal. It is so clearly (to a local) Montreal that it almost seems preposterous to imagine it is taking place anywhere else.

The characters of Scream 6 continually draw attention to the fact that they are living and breathing and stabbing and dying in New York City but it is a Montreal movie in my heart.

On another topic: Who would have thought that we would be applauding Robert Smith like a hero in 2023? Seriously the man is on a one man mission to call Ticketmaster out for their bullshit. He tweets about it every day.

We really need to set a date for when we do the list re-rank but until then let me assure you: there’s still plenty of time to let us know what movies you want to see get re-ranked on The List so please let us know your picks using this handy little survey. Since we’re too cheap to buy the premium survey features we are making due with what we’ve got so that means you have to pick at least 1 movie from each question, and at most 5 from each. So you need to pick 2 to 10 movies we should consider re-ranking. Use the comment boxes to explain yourself.

If this survey is too clunky for you, just find Scott and message him your picks.

Or DM us on Twitter, Instagram or FB:

Meanwhile over on Garbage Time Keith and Jon talk about Dungeons & Dragons and get into some Mind Flayer lore and then 3 dudes in their 40s talk about the game Roblox with zero degree of authority.

There’s also a million dollar knife in CS:GO.

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9ES281: Plastic Bag Plastic Bag

by jorn on March 14, 2023 at 9:46 am

Posted In: 9ES, Podcast, Podcasting, Uncategorized

The Montreal podcast that provides hot takes on HBO’s Last of Us, Ron DeSantis and Terrifier 2 all in one place is back!

I think the hottest take is when Keith posits that Aliens might actually be a zombie movie. It’s not a great take but it is certainly hot and spicy.

I think we can summarize our take on Ron DeSantis as “wut.” From the outside looking in you can’t help but wonder how can the guy who is running Florida might end up running the country?

It’s Florida.

Where Florida Man is from.

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Meanwhile over on Garbage Time, Keith is joined by Sarah from the Osheaga Podcasts! You know Sarah! We talk about reality TV and some shows we’re watching (like Last of Us again!).

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9ES 280: Thoughts About Tom Sizemore

by keith on February 26, 2023 at 5:36 pm

Posted In: 9ES, Podcast, Podcasting

The Montreal podcast that talks about Nope, Elvis and The Last of Us has a hard time sleeping because they are pretty sure mushrooms are now flying aliens from Graceland returns. Listen now!

Why is this show 3 days late? Here’s what happened: We all ended up at a cabin over the weekend and none of us had our computers. Sorry! (Note: If you subscribe to our Patreon you probably noticed that Garbage Time wasn’t late, what can I say, money talks).

So one of the things that Nope really gets right is that for the most part the characters respond reasonably to messed up situations. I know it’s a horror movie trope that characters in a horror film will make terrible decisions just to make sure they march headlong into whatever terror they should be trying to avoid but hot damn does it make me happy when characters act like normal human beings in a spooky flick.

While I’m thinking of it, Last of Us kind of benefits from that sort of thing too. Stuff is messed up but the characters are doing the best they can and general react like reasonable people.

Even non-horror shows and movies can fall victim to characters suddenly behaving like idiots just so that the plot advances – I’m looking at you late-seasons Game of Thrones.

Meanwhile, if you want to watch a movie that is ultimately about a person not making reasonable decisions (despite it being largely factual) – watch Elvis.

There’s still plenty of time to let us know what movies you want to see get re-ranked on The List so please let us know your picks using this handy little survey. Since we’re too cheap to buy the premium survey features we are making due with what we’ve got so that means you have to pick at least 1 movie from each question, and at most 5 from each. So you need to pick 2 to 10 movies we should consider re-ranking. Use the comment boxes to explain yourself.

If this survey is too clunky for you, just find Scott and message him your picks.

Or DM us on Twitter, Instagram or FB:

Meanwhile over on Garbage Time, we talk about (can you guess?) Marvel Snap, but we also talk about something equally alienating and exciting: League of Legends LCS! Sports for nerds!

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So because Keith edited this episode he accidentally used our old intro files and that means:

The bed music while we explain what the episode is about is Son of a Bit “Chased by a Running Chupacabra” used under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

Finally, the song we use in the intro is “Shiny Spaceship” by the 8-bit Ninjas. Used under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License

Also featured: Lullaby by Ghost, Narva9, Yvonne is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

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9ES279: More Disruptive Than Political

by jorn on February 9, 2023 at 1:06 pm

Posted In: 9ES, Podcast, Podcasting

The Montreal podcast that is coming to you directly from a spy balloon right over your house is back for our historic 279th episode.

So last episode, for a laugh, I asked chatgpt to write our blog post for us but I only shared it with the other hosts of the show. This time I share it with you:

Montreal, get ready for a ride on the wild side! Join [Podcast Name] as we dive into the strange and surprising, uncovering topics that will leave you questioning reality.

From Chinese spy balloons to Groundhog Day and Wakanda Forever, we bring you the most intriguing and off-beat stories from around the world.

What makes our podcast unique is our blend of humor and in-depth analysis. We don’t just cover these topics, we bring a fresh and entertaining perspective, leaving you both informed and entertained.

Think you know everything there is to know about Chinese spy balloons? Think again! Our team of experts will give you a behind-the-scenes look into this strange and often-overlooked topic. From their history to the latest developments, we’ll leave you with a new appreciation for these mysterious flying objects.

Relive the timeless classic, Groundhog Day, as we take a closer look at the film’s impact on popular culture. From its inspiring message to its comedic charm, we’ll delve into the reasons why this movie has stood the test of time.

Wakanda forever! We pay tribute to the groundbreaking film, Black Panther, and its impact on the world of superhero movies. From its representation of black excellence to its thrilling action sequences, we’ll explore why Wakanda will forever hold a place in our hearts.

So buckle up, Montreal, and get ready for a journey into the strange and surprising. Join us on [Podcast Name] for a podcast experience like no other!

Huh.

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Meanwhile over on Garbage Time, we talk about (obviously) Marvel Snap, but we also talk about God of War Ragnarok and reminisce quite a bit about Earthworm Jim.

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9ES278: It’s All Billy

by jorn on January 27, 2023 at 11:29 am

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The Montreal podcast that would easily collect an entire deck of cards in Alice in Borderland Season 2 is back with another podcast for your ears.

I’ve always had a soft spot for some deathmatch based fiction. From Running Man to Battle Royale to Death Race 2000 (to name some of my favorites). There is something immediately gripping about watching contestants face off to the death. There’s something even more compelling when the game is not just about killing your opponent but about besting them in some other game of skill or wits but someone’s life is still on the line.

Dark? Sure, but boy will it glue me to the television set.

The collective zeitgeist also apparently agrees, considering the megahit that was Squid Game.

I may be in the minority here, but I prefer the two seasons of Alice in Borderland over Squid Game. Of course Squid Game has a lot more to say about class division and the wealth gap but Alice in Borderland has cool anime style characters being cool. Somehow the challenges of Alice in Borderland (and the fact that there is no clear end game/reward for clearing the games) pulled me in. It’s a lot less bleak in that sense. They’re just stuck in there playing these games.

Speaking of games, how about that Dungeons & Dragons, eh? Boy, Hasbro must be excited that a new trailer for the movie dropped to push down all those news articles about them mucking about with their Open Game License. Hell hath no fury like a bunch of angry nerds scorned.

Let’s quickly go through the list of times a mega-corporation has meddled with something beloved and made it better.

1) …

Moving on.

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Meanwhile over on Garbage Time, we spend most of the episode talking about Marvel Snap. Seriously, why isn’t Jon playing Marvel Snap yet? We also talk about tires and lightbulbs so you know it’s a good one.

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9ES277: There Should Be No Parties

by jorn on January 12, 2023 at 10:07 pm

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The Montreal podcast that waited until the beginning of 2023 to talk about some 2022 movies is back to bring you hot takes on films that came out last year!

Keith spent part of the holidays crossing movies off his “I should watch this” list which meant that he finally got around to seeing:

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The Menu
Glass Onion

And so that is more or less what this episode is about. We don’t rank any of these films though. We’ll probably rank Glass Onion next week.

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Meanwhile over on Garbage Time Jon once again delves into the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. Seriously, why were these guys so damn interested in heading to the most inhospitable places on the planet over and over again to like pick up rocks or whatever?

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9ES 276 – 2022 in Review

by keith on December 29, 2022 at 4:32 pm

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The best geek and pop culture podcast in Montreal takes a look back at the year that was 2022. It’s 2022 in Review!

We talk all about the movies, music, television shows, video games and comics that we’ve consumed this year like hungry, hungry nerd hippos.

Apparently having a very young human to take care of really slowed down Jono’s consumption of crap this year, but I guess he also read a lot of that blog about airplane crashes so who can blame him? Scott actually got to see some new movies this year so I guess after like a decade or whatever of being a dad he is finally starting to have some time to himself.

Unfortunately there is no new episode of Garbage Time this week, instead we just made the main episode of 9ES a full 90 minutes. So it’s like the normal episode AND Garbage Time all at once! If you still want to show your support just head on over to Patreon and subscribe at the 9ES Deluxe tier to listen all past episodes of Garbage Time!

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