Podcasts by Back Row Super Show

TMS107-108 Conan The Barbarian + Conan The Destroyer 20231204 from 2023-12-04T00:00

In which our heroes YARGHGHGHGH and slash their way through meat.

In the mememes: The Lonely Island Presents The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience (film/album); Robin Hood (1973 film)...

TMS106 Dragon Quest: Your Story 20231120 from 2023-11-20T00:00

In which our heroes peel back layers from the statue. 

In the mememes: The French Dispatch of The Liberty Kansas Evening Sun (film); Death Note (film); Reign (tv); Hi-Fi- Rush (video game...

BRBC35 Jake Adelstein, Tokyo Vice 20231106 from 2023-11-06T00:00

In which our heroes either do or do not do shady things. Maybe. Allegedly. 

Music: Richard Lee Esquivel, "Tender Drum"

TMS105 Werewolf By Night 20231030 from 2023-10-30T00:00

Happy WerewolfWeen!

In the mememes, our heroes discuss: The Rental (film); Kate (film); Guardians of The Galaxy Holiday Special (tv); Guardians of The Galaxy Volume 3 (film); Robert Kirkm...

TMS104 Glorious 20231023 from 2023-10-23T00:00

In which our heroes get real gross, real quick.

In the mememes: Black panther: Wakanda Forever (film); The Blind Dead Series (Tombs of The Blind Dead, Return of The Blind Dead, The Ghost ...

TMS103 Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City 20231009 from 2023-10-09T00:00

In which our heroes strap up and go back home. 

In the mememes: Eurovision Song Contest 2023; The Munsters (film); Willow (tv); The Super Mario Brothers Movie (film); Barry (tv); Ted Lass...

TMS102 House 20230925 from 2023-09-25T00:00

In which our heroes grapple with the high cost of housing.

In the mememes: Frank Miller, et al. The Dark Knight Saga (comics); Snyder & Capullo, Batman: Last Knight On Earth (comics); Res...

TMS101 Army of The Dead 20230911 from 2023-09-11T00:00

In which our heroes get some dead heads and visit a zombie queen.

In the mememes: Better Call Saul (tv); Inside Job (tv); Dahmer (tv); Last of Us (tv)

Music: fuccboi, "Dra...

TMS100 Memories 20230828 from 2023-08-28T00:00

In which our heroes get animated and wild.

In the mememes: A Quiet Place Part II (film); The Queen's Gambit (tv); Diablo 3 (video game); Crunchyroll; Yuri On Ice!; Cyberpunk 2077 (video g...

BRBC34 George R. Stewart, Earth Abides 20230814 from 2023-08-14T00:00

In which our heroes take a look at a future that may be closer than you'd expect!

Music: Richard Lee Esquivel, "Tender Drum"

TMS99 Super Mario Bros. 20230731 from 2023-07-31T00:00

In which our heroic plumbers plumb the depths.

In the mememes: Frankenstein's Monster's Monster, Frankenstein (short film); The Adam Project (film); Velvet Buzzsaw (film); Dracula (tv); H...

TMS98 Batman: The Animated Series Part Two 20230717 from 2023-07-17T00:00

In which our caped crusaders discuss the rest of Batman: The Animated Series. 

In the mememes: GoldenEye007 (video game); Dark Nights Metal, Death Metal, and the Batman Who Laughs (comics...

TMS97 America: The Motion Picture 20230703 from 2023-07-03T00:00

BOOMBOOMBOOM

In the MeMeMes: Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill, Nemo: The Roses of Berlin (comic); Brian K Vaughn and Fiona Staples, SAGA (comic); Neo Yokio (tv); Disenchantment (tv); Jungle C...

TMS96 Batman: The Animated Series Part One 20230619 from 2023-06-19T00:00

In which our heroes discuss Batman, in an animated form. Brought to you by cold ham: still pretty tasty!

MeMeMes: Before Watchmen Omnibus (comic); Keanu Reeves & Matt Kindt, BRZRKR (comic...

TMS95 The Matrix Resurrections 20230605 from 2023-06-05T00:00

Our heroes jack back into the Matrix, one last time. Because there won't be anymore. Because WBD doesn't know what they're doing. 

In the MeMeMes: Tiny Epic Mechs (board game); Tiny Epic ...

BRBC33 Neal Stephenson, Snow Crash 20230522 from 2023-05-22T00:00

A portentous book written pretentiously, our heroes jack in and go off!

Music: Richard Lee Esquivel, "Tender Drum"

TMS94 The Beastmaster 20230508 from 2023-05-08T00:00

In which our heroes talk to animals and horrifying bird people. 

In the MeMeMes: Splatoon 3 (video game); Overwatch 2 (video game); Super Auto Pets (video game); Pig (film)

TMS93 Under The Silver Lake 20230424 from 2023-04-24T00:00

Who is it the kills the dogs in Silverlake? Hmm? 

In the MeMeMes: Pop Team Epic (tv); Jeff Smith, RASL (comic); The Witches of Eastwick (film); Dragon*Con; Anime Weekend Atlanta

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TMS92 The Green Knight 20230410 from 2023-04-10T00:00

in which our heroes discuss the green dude in the woods. 

In the MeMeMes: Mars Attacks! (film); The Polka King (film); Sword of Trust (film); Demon Slayer (cosplay); Backpack Hero (video ...

BRBC32 Stephen King, The Eyes of The Dragon 20230327 from 2023-03-27T00:00

TMS91 Marvel’s What If... Part Two 20230313 from 2023-03-13T00:00

Part 2/2

In the MeMeMes: Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark (film); Geoff Johns, The Doomsday Clock (comic); Resident Evil (tv); Far Cry 5 and Far Cry 5: New Dawn (video game); The Sandman...

TMS90 Marvel’s What If... Part One 20230227 from 2023-02-27T00:00

Part 1/2

In the MeMeMes: Amazing Spider-Man 1 and 2 (film); Batman: Soul of The Dragon (film); Trainwreck: Woodstock '99 (tv); Moon Knight (tv); Legion (tv); Fallout '76 (video game); Kev...

TMS88-89 Bright + Bright: Samurai Soul 20230213 from 2023-02-13T00:00

In which our heroes discuss 2 pieces of media from the "dnd but with guns tho" genre. 

In the MeMeMes: Jung Ito, Sensor (manga); Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond (film); The Witch of Kings Cr...

BRBC31 Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy 20230130 from 2023-01-30T00:00

In which our heroes discuss a seminal sci-fi classic. 

Music: Richard Lee Esquivel, "Tender Drum"

TMS87 Prisoners of The Ghostland 20230116 from 2023-01-16T00:00

Our heroes discuss a...well, it's certainly a film. 

In the MeMeMes: Life Is Strange 2 (video game); Midnight Mass (tv); Mel Brooks, It's All About Me! (book); Wet Leg "s/t" (album); Neon...

TMS86 The Suicide Squad 20230102 from 2023-01-02T00:00

Hello!

Our heroes discuss the reboot/sidequel (is that a word?) The Suicide Squad. 

In the MeMeMes: Dragon Ball (tv); Halloween Kills (film); David Kushner's Masters of Doom (book)...

174. BRBC30 Arthur C. Clarke, Childhood’s End 20221226 from 2022-12-26T00:00

In which our heroes discuss the perfect book to end a year on. To new beginnings! See you on the next cosmic turning!

Music: Richard Lee Esquivel, "Tender Drum"

173. TMS85 Your Highness 20221212 from 2022-12-12T00:00

In which out heroes discuss what could have also been a DnD movie. More like the movie based on the game that most people end up playing, anyways. ALSO: about 35 mins in, there is about 4 minute...

172. TMS84 Knightriders 20221128 from 2022-11-28T00:00

Tonight, our heroes discuss...riders in the...no...knights who ride? Ed Harris is going to kick your ass if you don't watch this movie. 

Mememes: Jackass Forever (film); Black Widow (film...

171. TMS83 PG: Psycho Goreman 20221114 from 2022-11-14T00:00

Tonight, our heroes discuss goriest of psychos. 

Mememes: Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood (novel); Daniel Warren Johnson's Wonder Woman: Dead Earth (comic); OATS Studi...

TMS82 Halloween III: Season of The Witch 20221031 from 2022-10-31T00:00

Happy Halloween!

Mememes: Terry Miles, RABBITS (novel); Batman: Arkham Trilogy (video game); Berry & Fulcher's Snuff Box (tv); weight bench; AI development; guitar pedals and amps

...

TMS81 Ready Player One (film) 20221017 from 2022-10-17T00:00

Hello!

Our heroes discuss the movie adaptation of the first book, covered previously. 

Mememes: Centaur World (tv); Candleshoe (film); Reckless (comic); Overwatch 2 (beta); Hearths...

BRBC29 Ernest Cline, Ready Player Two 20221003 from 2022-10-03T00:00

Hello! 

Our heroes bravely face the sequel to a book we covered previously. 

Music: Richard Lee Esquivel, "Tender Drum"

TMS80 Werewolves Within 20220919 from 2022-09-19T00:00

Hello! Zack and Richard discuss the finer points of how to react to being stuck in a blizzard when there may or may not be a mythical monster on your trail. 

In the mememes, we discuss: T...

TMS79 Dungeons&Dragons (2000) 20220905 from 2022-09-05T00:00

Tonight, Zack and Richard discuss probably the finest achievement put to screen since the invention of cinema. 

In the mememes, we discuss: Horizon: Zero Dawn (video game); Legend of Vox ...

TMS78 It Chapter Two 20220822 from 2022-08-22T00:00

In which our heroes give their final word on It. Unless they decide to make a prequel or something? Idk. 

Music: fuccboi, "Dragons"

TMS77 It Chapter One 20220808 from 2022-08-08T00:00

In which our heroes tangle with overly complicatedely titled IT--Chapter 1: The Loser's Club.

Music: fuccboi, "Dragons"

TMS76 Stephen King’s It (miniseries) 20220725 from 2022-07-25T00:00

In which our heroes conquer ABC's miniseries event Stephen King's It. Y'know, cos they read the book on it last time. You know how these work, by now, right?

Music: fuccboi, "Dra...

BRBC28 Stephen King, It 20220711 from 2022-07-11T00:00

In which our heroes face their fears and conquer It, the novel. 

Music: Richard Lee Esquivel, "Tender Drum"

TMS75 Only Lovers Left Alive 20220627 from 2022-06-27T00:00

In which our heroes discuss the Jarmusch meditation on life and death. Plus a jam-packed MeMeMe. 

MeMeMe: Fresh (film); Red Sparrow (film); The New Mutants (film); Birds of Prey ...

TMS74 Resident Evil Grab Bag 20220613 from 2022-06-13T00:00

In which our heroes take a tour of the stranger games that we did not cover individually. We also discuss how we would make future games for the next couple of entries in the series that we love...

TMS73 Resident Evil Village 20220530 from 2022-05-30T00:00

In which our dear dear fellows discuss the eighth Resident Evil game in our ongoing miniseries.

MeMeMes: Tenet (film); WandaVision (tv); The Falcon & The Winter Soldier (tv); Loki (tv); H...

TMS72 Resident Evil 7: Biohazard 20220516 from 2022-05-16T00:00

In which your best buds talk about what some would describe as the scariest game ever released. 

Mememes: 

Dragonheart film series; Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling; Invader Zim: ...

TMS71 Resident Evil 6 20220502 from 2022-05-02T00:00

In which our heroes discuss...Resident Evil 6, I guess? I'm just the description and even I was bored with this game. 

MeMeMes: The Endless (film); High Score (tv documentary); Crypto (bu...

TMS70 Resident Evil 5 20220418 from 2022-04-18T00:00

In which our heroes discuss the fifth entry in the Resident Evil game franchise. 

Mememes: Station Eleven (tv); Mortal Kombat (2021 film); Joker (film); Bedknobs and Broomsticks (film) Listen

BRBC28 Brandon Sanderson, Elantris 20220404 from 2022-04-04T00:00

In which our heroes discuss Brandon Sanderson's first published novel, Elantris.

Music: Richard Lee Esquivel, "Tender Drum"

TMS69 Resident Evil 4 20220321 from 2022-03-21T00:00

In which our heroes discuss the fourth entry in the Resident Evil game series. 

Mememes: Godzilla vs. Kong (film); Curse of Chucky (film); The Pharmacist (tv); The Tragedy of Macbeth (fil...

TMS68 Resident Evil 3/RE3Make 20220307 from 2022-03-07T00:00

In which our heroes discuss the third entry in the Resident Evil game franchise. 

Mememes: Halloween 2 (film); Bo Burnham's INSIDE (film?); The End of The Fucking World (tv); I AM NOT OKA...

TMS67 Resident Evil 2/RE2Make 20220221 from 2022-02-21T00:00

In which our heroes discuss the second entry in the Resident Evil game franchise. 

Mememes: Evan Amos' The Game Console (book); The Shannara Chronicles (tv); We Are The Champions (tv); Th...

TMS66 Resident Evil 20220207 from 2022-02-07T00:00

In which our heroes discuss the original and remake of the Resident Evil entry. 

Mememes: Pet Sematary (2019 film); Beverly Hills Cop 2 (film); LXG (film); Alan Moore; Mystery Men (film);...

TMS65 The Running Man 20220124 from 2022-01-24T00:00

In which our heroes discuss the 1987 AH-NAHLD film "The Running Man." Y'know. Cos they read the book about it and all. 

Mememes: Death Note (anime); Record of Lodoss War (anime); Cowboy B...

BRBC27 Richard Bachman, The Running Man 20220110 from 2022-01-10T00:00

In which, our heroes discuss Richard Bachman's exciting novel (novella?) The Running Man. 

Music: Richard Lee Esquivel, "Tender Drum"

Immortality 20211227 from 2021-12-27T00:00

Hello! Tonight, we discuss immortality. 

In the mememes: Mirai (film); The Wandering Earth (film); We Summon The Darkness (Film); Minecraft Dungeons (video game); GKids Limited Edition Bl...

BRBC25: Josh Malerman, Malorie 20211213 from 2021-12-13T00:00

Hello! Tonight, we discuss the followup to Birdbox, so if you haven't listened to that episode, you might wanna. Enjoy!

Music: Richard Lee Esquivel, "Tender Drum"

Video Game Remakes You Want To See 20211129 from 2021-11-29T00:00

Hello! Tonight, we discuss the video game remakes that we want to see. Give them to us, now!

In the mememes, we discuss: Halloween (2018); The Love Witch (film); F Is For Family (tv); War...

Comics 20211115 from 2021-11-15T00:00

Hello! Tonight, we discuss our favorite comics!

In the mememes, we have: Scary Stories (documentary); Your Highness (film); Monster Hunter (film); Life Is Strange: Before The Storm (video...

BRBC24//TMS64: Josh Malerman, Birdbox 20211101 from 2021-11-01T00:00

Hello! Tonight, we discuss the book "Birdbox" as well as the Netflix film. 

Enjoy!

Music: Richard Lee Esquivel, "Tender Drum"

TMS63: Death Robot Jungle from 2021-10-18T00:00

Hello! Tonight, we discuss the Games Omnivorous product "Death Robot Jungle". Enjoy!

In the mememes, we discuss: Agent Aika (anime); Floor Is Lava (tv); Mad Max (film); xXx (film); The Su...

Favorite Video Game Adaptations 20211004 from 2021-10-04T00:00

Hello! Tonight, we discuss some of our favorite video game adaptations!

In the mememes, we have: Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie, Keyforge (card game), Dauntless (video game...

BRBC23//TMS62: Pierre Boule, Planet of The Apes 20211003 from 2021-10-03T10:11:47

Hello! We speak, after many weeks, about the novel "Planet of The Apes" by Pierre Boule, along with some talk of random movies in that franchise. 

Music: Richard Lee Esquivel, "T...

TMS61: Master ofThe Fallen Fortress 20210906 from 2021-09-06T00:00

We talk about the Pathfinder RPG 1E Module (released for Free RPG Day in 2010) "The Master of The Fallen Fortress"

Music: fuccboi, "Dragons"

Let's Make Some Movies 20210823 from 2021-08-23T00:00

We put on our producer hats and make some movies!

In the MeMeMes: Trumbo (film); Bowfinger (film); Perfume Imaginary Museum "Time Warp" (film?); Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (film?); FTL (v...

BRBC22 George Orwell, Animal Farm 20210809 from 2021-08-09T00:00

Tonight, we talk about pigs. And fascists. 

Music: Richard Lee Esquivel, "Tender Drum"

The RPG Hole 20210726 from 2021-07-26T00:00

Tonight, we discuss the games that brought us into TTRPGs and our experiences with them. This is not all encompassing, but a short list of the ones that come to mind in the segment. 

In t...

Favorite Convention Memories 20210712 from 2021-07-12T00:00

Hello!

Tonight, we discuss our favorite convention memories, as it says on the tin. 

In the MeMeMes, we have: The Last Blockbuster (documentary); Shelby American (documentary); Tom...

Making Cool Games From Bad Games 20210628 from 2021-06-28T00:00

Hello!

Tonight, we discuss what we would do to make cool games out of bad games. Or at least, make games we would play out of games that we generally think are not great. You get the idea...

BRNF Championship Match 20210627 from 2021-06-27T12:00

This is it, our final Nerd Fight...probably? Who is our dreamy champion?

Music: fuccboi, "Dead Pixels"

BRNF Redemption Match 20210626 from 2021-06-26T12:35:12

Hello!

We are doing the redemption match FINALLY for our Nerdfights Championship. 

Music: fuccboi, "Dead Pixels"

BRBC21//TMS60: Koushun Takami, Battle Royale 20210517 from 2021-05-17T00:00

Tonight, we discuss the novel and manga from Koushon Takami, the film Battle Royale, and the current video game trend a little bit. 

Enjoy!

Building A Dream PC 20210503 from 2021-05-03T00:00

Tonight, we discuss building a dream PC and the experience (or lack thereof) that we have. 

In the mememes, we discuss:

Z: Underworld (film); Unico In the Island of Magic (film); M...

G-g-g-ghosts!!; Or, I Ain't Afraid of No Ghosts 20210419 from 2021-04-19T00:00

Tonight we discuss ghosts and our probably not but almost certainly experiences with them. 

Mememes: 

Z: Sherlock (TV); Sailor Moon Super S (TV); Sailor Moon Stars (TV); L...

BRBC20//TMS59: Richard Matheson, I Am Legend 20210406 from 2021-04-06T16:16:54

Sorry for the late add, but you won't want to miss this one! We discuss Richard Matheson's novel I Am Legend and arguably the best film adaptation of the work from 2007. 

Enjoy!

Favorite Podcasts Pt. 2 20210322 from 2021-03-22T00:00

Hello!

Tonight, we discuss in part two of our first ever two-part episode, our favorite podcasts and online content. 

In the MeMeMes, we talk about: Joe Madureira's BattleChasers A...

Favorite Podcasts Pt. 1 20210308 from 2021-03-08T00:00

Hello! Tonight, we discuss (in our first two-part episode) our favorite podcasts. 

In the MeMeMes, we have: He-Man and The Masters of the Universe Mini-Comic Omnibus (comic); Sorcerer Hun...

BRBC19: John Green, Turtles All The Way Down 20210222 from 2021-02-22T15:09:05

Tonight is a book club episode, so we talk about the John Green novel, "Turtles All The Way Down"...and also some other stuff. Don't @ us, these are just opinions and due largely to a poor choic...

3M1: The Artificial Inflation of My Gaming Prowess from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Episode one of a spin-off “Me, Me, Me”-style podcast, where we talk about all the stuff we’ve been up to!

Episode 15: Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft; or, Buying A Bunch of Cards, But They Don’t Take Up Space In Your Notebook from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

  Tonight! Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, Blizzard’s answer to Magic: The Gathering, but with cards. And also it’s digital. Do we like it? Listen and find out!

221B Con 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Thank you again to all of the staff at 221B Con for allowing us to experience their convention, and be able to share this experience with all of you. We had a great time, as you’ll hear in the epis...

Episode 14: Lucy; or, Using 100% of Your Brain from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

  Tonight! We discuss the Luc Besson film, Lucy, and what it means when you use 100% of your brain. What do we think? Listen and find out!

Episode 13: Monty Python’s Flying Circus; or, It’s… from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tonight: Monty Python’s groundbreaking television show: Monty Python’s Flying Circus!

Episode 12: Warcraft; or, That Armor Tho from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

  Tonight! We talk about that impossibly dreamy armor in the (maybe great?) film, Warcraft.

CONjuration 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

  Tonight! CONjuration 2017 and all the lovely things that I did when I volunteered there back in November!

The Anime Hole 20210125 from 2021-01-25T13:55

This week, we talk about the first anime that pulled us into the Anime Hole. 

In the MeMeMes, we discuss: Kurt Busiek & Alex Ross' "Marvels" (comic); Mark Waid & Alex Ross' "Kingdom Come"...

The Star Wars That Could Have Been 20210111 from 2021-01-11T13:54:54

In our new format, we discuss the Star Wars that could have been, based entirely on an off-hand comment on a different podcast that Zack was listening to. The wonder of discovery!

In the ...

TMS58: Doctor Sleep; Or, A Decent Movie That Is Better Than It Has Any Right To Be 20201221 from 2020-12-21T00:00

Tonight, we discuss the film Doctor Sleep, following up on a book club book we covered way back in 2019. Remember 2019? 

In the mememes, we discuss: Jake Adelstein's Tokyo Vice (book); Do...

BRBC17//BRBC18: Chuck Wendig, Zer0es//Invasive 20201218 from 2020-12-18T16:04:59

Hello!

Tonight, we bring you a double feature book club episode covering Chuck Wendig's novels "Zer0es" and "Invasive." 

Happy Holidays!

121. TMS57: Total Recall; Or, Get Your Ass To Mars; Or, Baby, You Make Me Wish I Had Three Hands! 20201123 from 2020-11-22T20:00

Hello!

Tonight, we discuss the just really gratuitous movie of Ahnald's career, Total Recall!

In the MeMeMes, we have:

Z: Public Enemies (film); Damnation (TV); Injustice ye...

120. TMS56: Shining Force 2; Or, Big Bowie Energy! 20201109 from 2020-11-09T15:14:29

Hello!

Tonight, we discuss the video game Shining Force 2, one of Stuart's favorite video games!

In the MeMeMes:

Z: Mortal Combat (film); Waco (TV); Halt and Catch Fire (TV)...

119. TMS55: House; Or, A Good Reason To Not Like Watermelons 20201031 from 2020-10-31T16:26:06

Happy Halloween!

For tonight's episode, we discuss the 1977 Japanese horror film HOUSE. It's a pretty good blend of spooky and funny and is the perfect sort of thing for you to enjoy toni...

118. BRBC16: Erin Morgenstern, The Night Circus 20201012 from 2020-10-12T20:13:14

Hello!

Tonight, we discuss the Erin Morgenstern novel "The Night Circus." 

Enjoy!

Music: Richard Lee Esquivel, "Tender Drum"

117. TMS54: The Pandemic Board Game; Or, Our New Reality 20200929 from 2020-09-29T19:22:42

Hello!

Sorry for going up a day late; Zack was in the emergency room with a dislocated shoulder, but is feeling better now. 

In this episode, we discuss the 2008 boardgame Pandemic...

116. TMS53: Over The Garden Wall; Or, A Collection of Rock Facts! 20200914 from 2020-09-14T13:11:04

Hello!

This episode, we talk about the wonderful little cartoon "Over The Garden Wall" and weave in some of our own rock facts along the way. 

In the mememes, we discuss: Old Man L...

115. Knights of Badassdom; Or, A Good Reason Not To LARP, Y'know, Just To Be On The Safe Side 20200831 from 2020-08-31T14:08:11

Hello!

Tonight, we talk about the film Knights of Badassdom. 

In the mememes: Forbidden Kingdom (film); Memory: Origins of Alien (film); Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (film); Eurovisio...

114. BRBC15: Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange&Mr. Norrell 20200817 from 2020-08-17T21:22:16

Hello!

Tonight, we talk about the 2004 novel, Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke. 

Enjoy!

Music: Richard Lee Esquivel, "Tender Drum"

113. TMS51: Good Omens; Or, It's Only The End of The World Again 20200803 from 2020-08-03T23:25:31

Hello!

Tonight, we have a discussion of the very good show, Good Omens, and a selection of MeMeMes. 

Speaking of, in the MeMeMes, we have: Under The Silver Lake (...

112. adultswimcon 20200727 from 2020-07-27T16:38:37

Hello! 

With the pandemic, every responsible convention has either moved to 2021 or gone virtual. This episode is a convention coverage episode of adultswimcon, which happened th...

111. BRBC14//TMS50: Peter S. Beagle, The Last Unicorn; Or, Red Bull Gives You Wings 20200720 from 2020-07-20T15:47:04

Hello!

Due to a variety of reasons, we have a joint episode this week, in the form of a Book Club episode AND a Main Show episode, all in one. Two for the price of one!

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110. TMS49: Gaia Online; Or, How Can I Spend My Fake Money On My Fake House? from 2020-07-06T16:56:52

Hello!

Tonight, we discuss the early 2000's-est forum game that is still around today, Gaia Online. 

In the MeMeMes, we discuss: Disenchantment (tv); Overlord (film); Terminator: D...

109. TMS48: Masters of The Universe; Or, Check Out That Armor On Skeletor 20200622 from 2020-06-22T17:45:34

Hello!

Tonight, we discuss the film Masters of The Universe and all that good, good armor. 

In the MeMeMes, we discuss: Hobbs and Shaw (film); John Wick 1-3 (films); Uncharted (vid...

108. TMS47: Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse; Or, #BestSpiderman 20200608 from 2020-06-08T14:32:44

Hello!

In this episode, we discuss what is probably the best Spider-Man movie so far, Into The Spider-Verse.

In the MeMeMes, we discuss: House (film); Rollerball (film); Sorry To B...

107. TMS46: Shin Godzilla; Or, Weirdo Turkey Gobbler 20200525 from 2020-05-25T22:24:39

Hello and happy Memorial Day!

Tonight, Stuart and Zack discuss the film Shin Godzilla!

In the MeMeMes, we discuss:

MouseGuard (comic); An American Werewolf In London (film);...

106. TMS45: A Quiet Place; Or 20200511 from 2020-05-11T17:21:04

Hello! 

Tonight, we talk about the film A Quiet Place. 

MeMeMe: 

Zack: Claremont/Miller "Wolverine", Claremont/Byrne "Days of Future Past", Claremont/Anderson "God Loves, Ma...

105. BRBC13: Antoine de Saint-Exupery, The Little Prince 20200427 from 2020-04-27T20:03:40

Hello!

Today, we discuss the novel "The Little Prince." 

Enjoy!

Music: Richard Lee Esquivel, "Tender Drum"

104. TMS44: Clue; Or Better Get A Boddy Guard from 2020-04-13T16:12:11

Hello!

Tonight, we discuss the 1985 classic, Clue, starring a whole host of your favorite comedic actors, from Tim Curry and Christopher Lloyd to Madeline Khan and Michael McKean. 

103. TMS43: Settlers of Catan; Or, Cat-AHn, However You Pronounce It 20200330 from 2020-03-30T16:15:51

Hello!

We hope that everyone is remaining safe in quarantine, playing digital boardgames, and just generally trying to flatten the curve. 

In this episode, we discuss Settlers of C...

102. BRBC12: Isaac Asimov, I, Robot 20200316 from 2020-03-16T22:47:40

Hello!

First, we hope that everyone is staying safe and practicing good social distancing. Tuck in and listen to our discussion of Isaac Asimov's mid-century futurist classic, "I, Robot" ...

101. TMS42: Tommy; Or, When You Come To Tommy's, The 'olidays Forevah~ Ah-Ha-Ha~! 20200302 from 2020-03-02T16:09:33

Hello!

Stuart and Zack discuss the film "Tommy," a film directed by Ken Russell, adapting The Who's seminal rock opera of the same name. 

They also discuss sploshing. Yup. Sploshin...

100. Anachrocon 2020: The Finale 20200217 from 2020-02-17T17:59:26

Hello!

Today, Zack and Stuart discuss the final Anachrocon! 

Further resources for your steampunk and alt-history cravings: Atlanta Steampunk Expo, Blackbird Finery, Time Travel Ev...

99. BRBC11: JD Salinger, Catcher In The Rye 20200203 from 2020-02-03T16:51:12

Hello!

Tonight, Stuart and Zack discuss JD Salinger's magnum opus, Catcher In The Rye. 

Tell us what you think at backrowsupershow@gm...

98. TMS41: Kindergarten Cop; Or, Get To Dee Playground! 20200120 from 2020-01-20T16:29:54

Hello!

In our first episode of 2020, we discuss the 1990 hit for Arnold Schwarzenegger starring as an undercover cop, Kindergarten Cop!

In accordance with our change in format, M...

97. TMS40: Mindhunter; Or, Tracking Down Murderers With My Mind~ 20191230 from 2019-12-30T22:27:20

Tonight! We close out our year and holidays talking about murder. C'est la vie. 

Happy New Years! We will see you in 2020 for season 4!

Music: fuccboi, "Dragons"

96. 3M26: Demonslayer Ultra Instinct Shaggy 20191230 from 2019-12-30T22:25:12

Zack: Anne With An E, The Game, Arsenic and Old Lace, Hotel Artemis, How To Train Your Dragon, Doomed! The Story of the Fantastic 4

Stuart: Demonslayer, Blizzcon, Diablo 4, Over The Gard...

95. TMS39: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Movie; Or, Cool Party Dudes Straight Up Murdering A Guy 20191230 from 2019-12-30T22:21:54

Tonight! Stuart and Zack discuss the 1990 film of cinematic genius about four radical turtle dudes that wind up as accomplices in, spoilers, a murder. 

Music: fuccboi, "Dragons...

94. 3M25: How Ellen Brody Got Her Groove Back 20191230 from 2019-12-30T22:19:29

Zack: Jaws The Revenge, Throw Momma From The Train, Unbreakable, Robin Wright At The Congress, Hap & Leonard

Stuart: Something Wicked This Way Comes, My Hero Academia season 3<...

93. The Matrix Trilogy; Or, Whoa 20191111 from 2019-11-11T14:57:29

Hello!

Today, we discuss the Matrix Trilogy. Enjoy!

Music: fuccboi, "Dragons"

92. BRBC10: Ray Bradbury, Something Wicked This Way Comes 20191031 from 2019-10-31T18:17:27

Happy Halloween! Good Samhain!

This episode, we talk about the Ray Bradbury novel, "Something Wicked This Way Comes," so tuck in, drink some cider, eat a candy bar or two, and listen to ...

91. 3M24: Is It A Mind Numbing Game? 20191022 from 2019-10-22T17:55:35

Zack: Hunt For Red October, Patriot Games, Call of Duty Black Ops III, Gojira, Godzilla King of the Monsters, Suicide Squad: Hell To Pay, Shutter

Stuart: Borderlands 3, Dungeon Dice, Ste...

90. Aladdin Animated Trilogy; Or, A Whole New World~ 20191022 from 2019-10-22T17:51:29

Hello! 

After a short holiday, we bring in an episode about the animated Aladdin trilogy!

Let us know what you think at backrowsupers...

89. 3M23: The O Stands For Oxygen 20191022 from 2019-10-22T17:47:36

Zack: Swordfish, Elvira Mistress of The Dark, Punch Drunk Love, Dark Shadows, Death Wish, Murder Mystery

Stuart: Trip out West, Zion National Park, Grand Canyon, Monument valley, Lake Po...

88. TMS36: Okja; Or, Behold My Super Pig!! 20191002 from 2019-10-02T16:59:58

We discuss the film Okja, available on Netflix. We also have some questions and notes that might make this a better film. Do you agree? Let us know on our Facebook page or at

Let us know how YOU feel about this book at

Stuart talks about: MomoCon 2019; Magic Arena...

79. TMS33: Rocky Horror Picture Show; Or, F--- You Back Row; Or, F--- You Front Row! 20190805 from 2019-08-05T21:56:06

Tonight! We talk about the late night, double feature picture show! We wanna go!

Music: fuccboi, "Dragons"

78. BRNF7: Should The Term Be Keanussance? 20190730 from 2019-07-30T16:38:01

77. BRNF6: You Have No Power Over Me! 20190729 from 2019-07-29T21:57:31

76. 3M19: The Thing That Sylvanas Did (NO SPOILERS) 20190702 from 2019-07-02T22:03:24

Zack talks about: The Mummy (with Tom Cruise); The Purge; World of Warcraft: Before The Storm, by Christie Golden

Stuart talks about: Slay The Spire mods; Hearthstone (Rise of ...

75. BRNF5: The Most Dangerous Letter...W!!! 20190627 from 2019-06-27T17:02:45

Stuart and Zack go through the bracket of the fifth Nerd Fight. Enjoy!

74. TMS32: The Guild; or, Playing With Your Friends; or, Playing With Yourself 20190618 from 2019-06-18T21:52:50

73. OutlantaCon 2019 20190524 from 2019-05-24T13:18:20

Stuart and Zack talk about their experiences at OutlantaCon 2019! If you're interested in more information, visit www.OutlantaCon.org for more informatio...

72. Wholanta 2019 - The Last One 20190513 from 2019-05-13T13:21:02

It is with a heavy heart that we cover the last Wholanta in this episode. But all good things must come to an end!

We are very thankful for past conventions, and the hard work that all o...

71. 3M18: The Episode All About Video Games 20190510 from 2019-05-10T13:56:19

Hello!

Sorry for the delay in posts, we have been switching website and hosting and all of the joys that dealing with that entails.

Listen to us talk about what we have been up t...

70. Dark Side of The Con 3 20190505 from 2019-05-05T12:26

Zack talks convention coverage with Stuart. Zack has been to the con. Stuart has not. Do y’all like this format? Music: Richard Lee Esquivel, “Fly Snooze”

69. BRNF4: Episode 69…Nice~ 20190505 from 2019-05-05T12:23

A LONG overdue coverage recap of the Nerd Fight. Another will be coming shortly 😉   Music: fuccboi, “Dead Pixels”

68. TMS31: Kill la Kill;, or, Just Lots of Screaming With Scissor Swords and Nudity from 2019-04-23T16:05

Tonight! We discuss one of Stuart’s picks: Kill la Kill, an anime that is approximately 20% Evangelion, 20% FLCL, and 60% Madoka. Feel free to listen to this in the nude, because it fits the theme....

67. 221BCon 2019 20190411 from 2019-04-11T13:57

Tonight! We provide convention coverage for what has become one of our favorite local conventions to attend: 221B Con! Thank you so much for allowing us to take part and provide this coverage! Musi...

66. BRBC7: Stephen King, The Shining 20190405 from 2019-04-05T00:00

65. 3M17: Designed + Directed By His Red Right Hand 20190401 from 2019-04-01T00:00

64. TMS30: The Shining (film); or, Stanley Kubrick Is The Real Monster 20190325 from 2019-03-25T00:00

63. 3M16: The Problem With CoD 20190318 from 2019-03-18T11:30

Tonight! Stuart and I talk about the problem of Call of Duty, the Adventure Zone comic, Night’s Dominion, and A Quiet Place. Also: Mob Psycho 100, That Time I Was Reincarnated As A Slime, and the P...

62. TMS29: Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle; or, Away We Go Into A Nightmare World~ 20190311 from 2019-03-11T18:58

Tonight: we talk Jumanji 2 and Dwayne Johnson’s beautiful pecs. Also Guns n Roses (ugh) may make an appearance. Music: fuccboi, “Dragons”

61. BRBC6: Brandon Sanderson, Warbreaker 20190304 from 2019-03-04T16:40

Tonight, a book club episode! Spoiler warning for the above book, which we give in the show. Treat these as you would a real book club: if you didn’t read the book, read it first, then listen in! M...

60. 3M15: Harrison Ford Fights The Fyre Festival! 20190228 from 2019-02-28T17:18

Hello! Stuart talks hot Fyre, Zack talks Harrison Ford, and theres a bunch of other stuff inside! Listen and find out! Music: Richard Lee Esquivel, “Something Else REAL”

59. TMS28: Rosemary’s Baby; or, THE YEAR IS ONE!!! 20190228 from 2019-02-28T17:10

Hello! Just a quick note about this week, as it is a little bit different than our usual posts. First of all, we would like to give a content warning for this episode. As the film itself does cover...

58. 3M14: Like A Quiet Place, But Not 20190224 from 2019-02-24T12:37

Bi~rdbo~x Music: Richard Lee Esquivel, “Something Else REAL”

57. BRNF3: So…This Happened…Yeah… 20190211 from 2019-02-11T16:41

Hello! This is coverage of the 3rd Nerd Fight bracket. Enjoy! Music: fuccboi, “Dead Pixels”

56. TMS27: Avatar: The Last Airbender; or, Yip Yip! 20190204 from 2019-02-04T15:24

Tonight! We dive into the anime (yes, ANIME!) Avatar: The Last Airbender. Check out our Facebook page for new information regarding our convention coverage and where we will be throughout the year....

55. 3M13: It’s All Coming Up Batman! 20190128 from 2019-01-28T15:51

Bat~ Man~ Music: Richard Lee Esquivel, “Something Else REAL”

54. TMS26: Atomic Blonde; Or, Who’s Doing What Now? 20190121 from 2019-01-21T12:37

Tonight! Stuart and Zack discuss the 2017 spy film ATOMIC BLONDE starring Charlize Theron. Much misdirection, much enjoy, wow! Music: fuccboi, “Dragons”

53. BRBC5: Max Brooks, World War Z 20190115 from 2019-01-15T15:08

Hey y’all! We have a Book Club book for you to listen to today! Max Brooks’ 2006 zombie novel, “World War Z”. Let us know if you agree or disagree with any of our assertions, because we make a lot ...

52. TMS25: Soul Eater; Or, FOOL! 20190108 from 2019-01-08T18:51

  Tonight! We talk Soul Eater, an anime show about weird clothes, weird weapons, weird little men in tuxedos, and oh yeah MONSTERS. It’s pretty wild, y’all! Music: T.M.Revolution, “resonance”

51. BRNF2: Electric Boogaloo 20190101 from 2019-01-01T12:04

Nerd Fight! The second one! Music: Marilyn Manson, “The Fight Song”

50. 3M12: Secret Bass Players; Also, Babadook Spoilers, If You Needed A Warning 17122018 from 2018-12-17T10:30

Hello! It’s time for another MeMeMe, and today, we talk about a variety of things spoiler-free, barring the, y’know, Babadook. Enjoy! Music: The Doors, “Light My Fire”

49. TMS24: James Cameron’s Avatar; Or, Dancing With Smurfs At The Hallelujah Mountains! 10122018 from 2018-12-10T10:37

Hello! Today, we talk about AVATAR. Stuart is painted blue and (for some strange reason) comes equipped with a tail! Zack has thoughts about technology! And what exactly IS Unobtainium? Let’s liste...

48. 3M11: Spooky Aftermath; or, Fan Fiction That SHOULD Happen 04122018 from 2018-12-04T10:10

Hello! Tonight, we discuss homebrew RPG game results, the L5P Halloween Parade, spooky video game time, and the movie where fan fiction is more entertaining than the movie itself. Enjoy!

47. BRBC4: Ernest Cline, Ready Player One 26112018 from 2018-11-26T15:01

Hello! After an extended break for the Thanksgiving holidays, we are back to talk about the 2011 book by Ernest Cline, entitled “Ready Player One.” Thoughts are split on this one, in the general ne...

46. 3M10: Mr. Stuart’s Wild Ride; or Tales From The Tangentlands! 06112018 from 2018-11-06T22:05

Tonight: Zack talks about Vampires, Werewolves, Dave Chappelle, and growing up in a small town. Stuart talks Telltale, Borderlands, Dreamcast, and a home-brew game that he is running (or, ran, rath...

44. Back Row Nerd Fight 2018 15102018 from 2018-10-15T16:23

You’ll never guess who won our nerdy little bracket! Music: Art Brut, “Fight!”

43. DragonCon 2018 11102018 from 2018-10-11T15:39

Hello! Tonight, we talk about Dragon*Con 2018 and our experiences there. Music: Dragonforce, “Heart of A Dragon”

42. 3M9: A T. Rex Standing Vertically Looks Weird; Also, Spoilers For Justice League, The Movie One 01102018 from 2018-10-01T13:34

Tonight! Zack talks about Thrawn, Turok, Evil Dead 2, Justice League, and Injustice. Stuart talks Hearthstone, Evo, and The Disaster Artist. You have been warned!   Music: Dave Sitek, “With A Girl ...

41. TMS23: Doki Doki Literature Club!; Or, Choose Who You Want, But You Better Choose Me! 28092018 from 2018-09-28T15:12

Hello! Tonight we talk about the Team Salvato game “Doki Doki Literature Club.” What did we think? Listen and find out! Music: Dan Salvato, “Monika”

40. 3M8: Viva Las Vegas, Neighbor! 18092018 from 2018-09-18T16:21

Hello! Welcome to another episode of MeMeMe, where we talk about things that we’ve been doing. Zack: discovers a burgeoning Funko Pop! addiction; watches Mark Wahlberg as he Wahlbergs his way into ...

39. TMS22: David Bowie’s “Blackstar” 05092018 from 2018-09-05T16:54

Tonight! We discuss the 2016 David Bowie album that is titled as a symbol, hereafter known as “Blackstar” and lament the untimely passing of David Bowie. Music: David Bowie, “Sue (Or In A Season Of...

37. 3M7: That’s Not How Police Work; or, Anime AF; and, I GOTTA WRITE THESE JOKES!! 20082018 from 2018-08-20T17:31

Tonight! Zack yammers about: good Pathfinder book; Crichton’s crazy, underwater adventure novel; is Jeff Bridges having a stroke?; the awesome horrible blend of buddy-cop action in Lethal Weapon on...

36. TMS21: One-Punch Man; or, Training So Hard That You Go Bald! from 2018-08-18T22:34

Tonight, we discuss the anime series “One-Punch Man” and how hard you have to train to actually go bald! Music: Tsuko G., “The Hero (from “On-Punch Man”)”

35. 3M6: Beware of Falling Rock! from 2018-08-14T17:03

Hello! Tonight, Zack will yak about: the Rock (the person, not the movie or the pet); Vin Diesel; the Great Gatsby; deadly apes that protect special rocks; boring books by Patrick Rothfuss; the lon...

34. TMS20: Gamesmastering; Or, Being The Leader of Make-Believe Land! from 2018-08-10T21:03

Tonight: gamesmastering! We talk about our past experiences of facilitating tabletop roleplaying games, different approaches and styles, and just generally some tips for how to best make an already...

33. 3M5: This One Isn’t A Dumpster Fire; or, Just Love All Over; and, Maybe The Introduction of Dolphin Talk? from 2018-08-04T12:23

Tonight: we talk about a whole lotta stuff that we’ve been doing, get kind of tense for a bit talking about Star Wars, and then end on a delicious note. Music: Kaskade, “C-3PO’s Plight”

BRBC3: Michael Crichton, Eaters of The Dead/The 13th Warrior from 2018-07-22T20:35

Tonight! The Michael Crichton book from 1976, Eaters of The Dead, which later became a movie starring Antonio Banderas, weirdly. Oh, that movie, btdubs, was 13th Warrior. Did we enjoy it? Listen an...

Episode 19: Pathfinder The Roleplaying Game; or, A Miniatures Game That Shows Up In My Roleplaying Game 13072018 from 2018-07-13T12:36

Tonight! We talk about the Pathfinder roleplaying game. Do we like it? Listen and find out! Like us on Facebook and subscribe on Apple Podcasts!   Music: Siouxsie and The Banshees, “Spellbound”

3M4: Before We Go Down The Penis Hole…(BTDubs, This One Is A Dumpster Fire) from 2018-07-09T18:14

Hello! Due to a lack of sleep and over indulgence in caffeine, this one is sort of…rough…   Music: Black Lips, “Dumpster Dive”

Episode 18: Gloom; or, Making Your Family Miserable! from 2018-06-29T16:14

Hello! In this episode, we talk about the Atlas Games release, Gloom. Do we like it? Listen and find out!  

3M3: There’s No Law Against Being A Dickhead (Unfortunately) from 2018-06-19T14:27

Another MeMeMe, where we banter about the things that we have been doing for the past week or so.   Enjoy!

Episode 17: Saga; or, How To Have Adventures in Parenting, And In Space, While Being Hunted By Damn Near Everyone from 2018-06-15T20:47

Hello! Tonight, we talk about the fantastic work of art by Brian K. Vaughn and Fiona Staples, Saga. Forgive the lengthy title, but there’s no easy way to summarize this great piece of media!

Wholanta 2018 from 2018-06-05T18:47

Hello! This week, we cover Wholanta 2018, and discuss some of the great things that we experienced at this lovely convention. Be sure to: visit their website to register for next year at https://wh...

3M2: But Can It Be An ACTUAL Jackhammer? from 2018-05-25T19:55

Episode 16: The Blair Witch Series; or, Look Just Stop Going Into The *Censored* Woods! from 2018-05-10T18:02

Tonight! We talk about the Blair Witch series, from the games, to the written words, to (obviously) the films.