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Mad Max: Fury Road from 2023-07-28T11:00:14
Episode 95 – This week we were challenged by a fan to watch the George Miller magnum opus of Mad Max: Fury Road! Can Nick really explain what he sees in Tom Hardy? Does Marcus relate more to Furios...
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse from 2023-07-05T11:00:59
Episode 93 – This week Marcus challenges Nick to watch the Marvel slash Sony slash comic book movie, Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse! Which Spider-Man does Marcus relate the most to, Spider-Ham...
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Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni and Tupac Shakur from 2023-06-26T11:00:45
Episode 92 – This week we were challenged by a fan (FearGodofDeath) to watch the Hulu docuseries chronicling Tupac and his Mother, Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni and Tupac Shakur! Can Nick show how m...
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 from 2023-06-19T11:00:49
Episode 91 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to watch the newest Marvel slash James Gunn movie Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3! Can Marcus become the newest member of the Guardians of the Galaxy? H...
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Hulu’s Up Here from 2023-06-01T11:00:28
Episode 90 – This week Marcus challenges Nick to watch Hulu’s newest musical romantic comedy, Up Here! Does Marcus relate, maybe a little too much with Carlos Valdes? Can Nick ever sing a song as g...
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John Wick Chapter 4 from 2023-05-26T11:00:04
Episode 89 – This week we were challenged by a fan (FearGodofDeath) to watch the latest Keanu Reeves film, John Wick Chapter 4! Will our boys be able to understand all the intrigue and complication...
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Dungeons&Dragons: Honor Among Thieves from 2023-05-17T11:00:12
Episode 88 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to watch the Table Top Roleplaying Game turned movies, Dungeons&Dragons: Honor Among Thieves! Can Nick relate to the characters that are NOT Bards in t...
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Ted Lasso Season 3 from 2023-05-08T13:05:16
Episode 87 – This week we were challenged by a fan to continue watching the hit Apple series, Ted Lasso! Will Nick’s disdain for tea influence his perception of this show once again? Does Marcus de...
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The Nice House on The Lake from 2023-04-03T11:00:06
Episode 85 – This week Marcus challenges Nick to read the newest Graphic Novel from DC Black Label, The Nice House on The Lake! Are our boys really able to summarize this complex horror comic book?...
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The Color Purple from 2023-03-21T11:00:57
Episode 84 – This week we were challenged by a fan (Tizom) to watch the epic classic movie The Color Purple! Can either of our boys get past the extremely difficult first twenty minutes of this mov...
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Perfect Match from 2023-03-14T02:46:49
Episode 83 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to watch the new Netflix dating show to end all dating shows, Perfect Match! Has Nick really watched Love is Blind, Too Hot Too Handle, Twenty Somethin...
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March Comes in Like a Lion from 2023-03-06T11:00:30
Episode 82 – This week we were challenged by a fan (OldManRom) to watch the thought provoking anime March Comes in Like a Lion! Will Nick be able to decouple his own personal experiences from the d...
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The Last of Us from 2023-02-06T15:05:35
Episode 81 – This week Marcus challenges Nick to watch the newest video game adaptation on HBO Max, The Last of Us! Can Marcus decide between Troy Baker and Pedro Pascal? Does Nick know enough abou...
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Matilda The Musical from 2023-01-30T11:00:29
Episode 80 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to watch the newest Broadway musical to come to Netflix, Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical! Will Nick be able to explain the deeper meaning behind Tim M...
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery from 2023-01-16T11:00:27
Episode 78 – This week we were challenged by a fan to watch the new Netflix Whodunit, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery! Does Marcus relate too much with Benoit Blanc and thinks he’s solved this my...
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Violent Night from 2023-01-09T15:57:58
Episode 77 – This week we were challenged by a fan to watch the instant holiday classic, Violent Night! How do our boys explain the genius of Die Hard with extra Christmas plus Home Alone? Could Ni...
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Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War from 2022-12-21T11:00:28
Episode 76 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to watch the return of fan favorite anime, Bleach! Does Nick have what it takes to explain how we go to the Thousand Year Blood War? Will Marcus’ child...
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Chainsaw Man from 2022-11-27T10:00:02
Episode 74 – This week we were challenged by a fan (FearGodofDeath) to watch the newest Anime hit sensation, Chainsaw Man! Can Nick relate to the very specific wants of Denji? Does Marcus enjoy Pow...
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The Lighthouse from 2022-11-16T14:24:13
Episode 73 – This week Marcus finishes off Spooky Boys Month with the critically acclaimed movie, The Lighthouse! Can Marcus explain what exactly is happening in this movie? Will Nick be able to de...
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Halloween Ends from 2022-11-07T11:00:14
Episode 72 – This week we continue the tradition to review Halloween movies, but this time we challenged a guest! Dan Drambles joins us to talk about the final movie in the trilogy, Halloween Ends!...
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Don’t Worry Darling from 2022-10-27T11:00:48
Episode 71 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to watch the new suspense thriller, Don’t Worry Darling! Does Nick’s love for Florence Pugh cloud his judgment of what this movie could have been? Will...
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Army of Darkness from 2022-10-17T10:00:11
Episode 70 – This week we were challenged by a fan (Ben) to watch the horror comedy Sam Raimi classic, Army of Darkness! Does Marcus’ love for all Sam Raimi horror things cloud his nostalgia of wat...
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House of The Dragon from 2022-09-26T10:00:50
Episode 68 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to watch HBO’s Game of Thrones Prequel, House of The Dragon! Can Marcus figure out what the producers at HBO are planning with their Game of Thrones fr...
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A League of Their Own from 2022-09-12T15:25:28
Episode 67 – This week we were challenged by a fan (Dash9442) to watch the new Amazon Prime reboot, A League of Their Own! Can Marcus decide whether or not he likes Abbi Jacobson? Will Nick get ove...
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The Black Phone from 2022-08-22T10:00:11
Episode 65 – This week we were challenged by a fan (FearGodofDeath) to watch the new horror thriller from Blumhouse, The Black Phone! Can Marcus love The Black Phone as much as he loves Sinister by...
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A Silent Voice from 2022-07-25T11:00:43
Trigger Warning: Topics of Suicide and Mental Health are openly discussed in this episode. Episode 63 – This week Marcus challenges Nick to watch the Japanese animated drama, A Silent Voice! Can Ma...
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The Dropout from 2022-07-18T11:00:56
Episode 62 – This week we were challenged by a fan (Alexandria) to watch the new Hulu Original series The Dropout! Can our boys market this episode the same way Elizabeth Holmes marketed Theranos a...
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Starstruck from 2022-07-11T11:00:32
Episode 61 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to watch the Rose Matafeo HBO Max and BBC Three show, Starstruck! Has Marcus’ obsession with Taskmaster prepared him for this show? Can Nick explain En...
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Everything Everywhere All At Once from 2022-07-04T11:00:20
Episode 60 – This week Marcus challenges Nick to watch the absurdist comedy about the multiverse, Everything Everywhere All At Once! Is Nick as much of a Michelle Yeoh fan as he claims to be? Does ...
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Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty from 2022-06-17T10:00:42
Episode 59 – This week we were challenged by a fan (rodeonumbertwo) to the new HBO series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty! Is Marcus able to channel his internal John C. Reilly and car...
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Maid in Manhattan from 2022-06-07T15:36:09
Episode 58 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to watch a Jennifer Lopez classic, Maid in Manhattan! Will Marcus find a connection to JLo, also being from the Bronx, or the Block as some might say. ...
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Spy x Family from 2022-05-31T10:00:21
Episode 57 – This week Marcus challenges Nick to watch the newest anime sweeping the world Spy x Family! Does Marcus relate more to Twilight, Yor, or Anya? Will Nick prove he is the best spy slash ...
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness from 2022-05-16T10:30
Episode 56 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to watch Marvel’s newest epic comic book adventure Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness! Will Marcus’ love for all things Sam Raimi drag him to ...
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Memories of Murder from 2022-04-19T07:00:06
Episode 53 – This week we were challenged by a fan (BigJumby) to watch the South Korean Crime Thriller, Memories of Murder! Will any of Nick’s theories of who the murderer is come true? Can Marcus ...
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UnOrdinary from 2022-04-11T14:55:24
Episode 52 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to read the popular Webtoon comic UnOrdinary! Can Nick explains why superheroes with some high school drama is one of his favorite things ever? Will Ma...
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Ranking of Kings from 2022-03-29T07:00:04
Episode 51 – This week Marcus challenges Nick to watch the new anime Ranking of Kings! Will Marcus be able to tell Bojji he has no clothes, like the emperors before him? Can Nick even come close to...
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Texas Chainsaw Massacre from 2022-03-08T17:25:24
Episode 49 – This week we were challenged by a fan (FearGodofDeath) to watch the new Netflix horror movie sequel, Texas Chainsaw Massacre! Can Marcus make heads or chainsaws of who exactly this mov...
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Cyrano and The Half of It from 2022-03-02T11:00:11
Episode 48 – This week Marcus challenges Nick to watch two films, the newest Joe Wright film Cyrano, and the Netflix Original The Half of It! Can our boys talk about two movies about the same thing...
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus from 2022-02-14T17:50:32
Episode 47 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to play the newest Nintendo Switch game, Pokémon Legends: Arceus! Does Marcus accept the Pokémon given to him for Arceus the god, or does he struggle t...
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The Legend of Vox Machina from 2022-02-10T07:00:53
Episode 46 – This week we were challenged by a fan (Tizom) to watch the first three episodes of Amazon Prime’s newest DnD show, Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machine! Does Nick love Matt Mercer ...
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The Art of Self-Defense from 2022-02-01T08:00:08
Episode 45 – This week Marcus challenges Nick to watch the Riley Stearns black comedy, now available on Hulu, The Art of Self-Defense! Can Marcus truly explain why Jesse Eisenberg and Imogen Poots ...
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Die Hard With a Vengeance from 2022-01-10T18:50:41
Episode 42 – This week Marcus challenges Nick to watch our yearly tradition of Die Hard, but with our third year comes the third movie, Die Hard With a Vengeance! Will Marcus’ love for Bruce Willis...
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Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas from 2021-12-22T20:37:03
Episode 41 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to watch two things, the canceled NBC show Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist along with the Roku Channel exclusive, Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas! What ex...
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Inscryption from 2021-12-15T10:57:45
Episode 40 – This week Marcus challenges Nick to play the newest indie deck-building video game on steam from Daniel Mullins, Inscryption! Was Nick able to finish this entire roguelike card game in...
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Inscryption from 2021-12-15T10:57:45
Episode 40 – This week Marcus challenges Nick to play the newest indie deck-building video game on steam from Daniel Mullins, Inscryption! Was Nick able to finish this entire roguelike card game in...
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Orphan Black (Fan Challenge) from 2021-12-10T11:00:40
Episode 39 – A Two for One Special this week. This week we were challenged by a fan (Dash9442) to watch the popular BBC sci-fi show, Orphan Black! Is Marcus in too much awe of Tatiana Maslany and h...
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A Recipe for Seduction (Fan Challenge) from 2021-12-07T18:55:42
Episode 38 – This week we were challenged by a fan (Matthew) to watch something very very strange, the Lifetime and KFC collaboration A Recipe for Seduction starring Mario Lopez as Colonel Sanders!...
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Sex and the City from 2021-11-23T14:51:31
Episode 37 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to watch the 90’s HBO show that changed a nation, Sex and the City! Will Nick ever be able to explain how he relates more with a twenty year old series...
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Chucky (2021 TV Series) (Fan Challenge) from 2021-11-10T17:45:28
Episode 36 – This week we were challenged by a fan (FearGodOfDeath) to watch the newest USA Network Syfy slasher show, Chucky! Does Marcus take Jake’s innocent kid side or Chucky’s murderous psycho...
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Chucky (2021 TV Series) (Fan Challenge) from 2021-11-10T17:45:28
Episode 36 – This week we were challenged by a fan (FearGodOfDeath) to watch the newest USA Network Syfy slasher show, Chucky! Does Marcus take Jake’s innocent kid side or Chucky’s murderous psycho...
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Halloween Kills from 2021-10-27T23:16:46
Episode 34 – This week is another spooky boys’ night and our boys challenge each other to watch the newest slasher horror film, Halloween Kills! Can Marcus embody our own spooky boy Michael Myers? ...
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Squid Game from 2021-10-19T10:00:48
Episode 33 – This week Nick challenged Marcus to watch the new Netflix number one streaming show, Squid Game! Would Nick participate in a Squid Game for this much money? Does Marcus relate a little...
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Malignant (Fan Challenge) from 2021-10-13T12:57:04
Episode 32 – This week we were challenged by a fan (FearGodOfDeath) to watch the newest James Wan film, Malignant! Is Marcus able to back his way into the logic of Malignant and explain why people ...
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Malignant (Fan Challenge) from 2021-10-13T12:57:04
Episode 32 – This week we were challenged by a fan (FearGodOfDeath) to watch the newest James Wan film, Malignant! Is Marcus able to back his way into the logic of Malignant and explain why people ...
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Over The Garden Wall from 2021-10-06T22:20:46
Episode 31 – This week Marcus challenges Nick to watch the Cartoon Network original mini-series Over The Garden Wall! Can Marcus explain the whimsy that is Over The Garden Wall? Is Nick just too ol...
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The Bratz Movie from 2021-09-27T16:09:34
Episode 30 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to watch a decade-old movie for tweens, The Bratz Movie! Can Nick justify his love for a film that has been panned by all as awful slock? Will Marcus q...
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Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World (Fan Challenge) from 2021-09-14T00:15:28
Episode 29 – This week we were challenged by a fan (OldManRom) to watch the light novel turned anime, Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World! If our boys could rewrite history, would they do like...
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Re:Zero ? Starting Life in Another World (Fan Challenge) from 2021-09-14T00:15:28
Episode 29 – This week we were challenged by a fan (OldManRom) to watch the light novel turned anime, Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World! If our boys could rewrite history, would they do like...
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The Green Knight from 2021-09-06T11:00:40
Episode 28 – This week Marcus challenges Nick to watch A24’s newest epic film starring Dev Patel, The Green Knight! Will Marcus’ love for Dev Patel shine through all this sometimes confusing imager...
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Kaguya-sama: Love is War from 2021-08-31T14:24:33
Episode 27 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to binge the first season of the critically acclaimed anime, Kaguya-sama: Love is War! Does Marcus succeed in this chaotic game of Love is War? Will Ni...
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Hunt for the Wilderpeople (Fan Challenge) from 2021-08-16T11:00:17
Episode 26 – This week we were challenged by a fan (Dash9442) to watch the Taika Waititi film, Hunt for the Wilderpeople! Will Marcus be able to keep his love for Taika Waititi under wraps long eno...
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Overboard! by Inkle Studios from 2021-08-10T17:57:46
Episode 25 – This week Marcus challenges Nick to beat Inkle Studios’ newest whodunit game, Overboard! Does Nick lead this femme fatale to not fall overboard this ship? Can Marcus explain his fascin...
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In The Heights (GUEST: Josh Lamon from Josh Swallows Broadway) from 2021-08-02T11:00:49
Episode 24 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to watch Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway show turned Hollywood movie musical, In The Heights! But they’re not doing it alone, they invited their friend J...
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Fear Street 1994 from 2021-07-19T11:00:44
Episode 23 – This week Marcus challenges Nick to watch the Netflix original movie, Fear Street 1994! Does Marcus’ love for Goosebumps cloud his judgment when it comes to Fear Street? Can Nick show ...
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The Bachelorette from 2021-07-12T11:00:23
Episode 22 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to watch ABC’s most famous reality dating show, The Bachelorette! Do our boys like any of the guys on Katie’s season? Will Nick ever get over how into ...
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Bo Burnham: Inside (Fan Challenge) from 2021-07-05T15:09:45
Episode 21 – This week we were challenged by a fan to watch the Netflix original comedy special by Bo Burnham, Inside! Does Marcus get too deep about his own mental issues? Is Nick really as messed...
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Taskmaster from 2021-06-28T11:50:11
Episode 20 – This week Marcus challenges Nick to watch the viral British gameshow Taskmaster! Will Nick actually enjoy another show from across the pond? Can Marcus channel his inner Greg Davies an...
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Hunter x Hunter (Fan Challenge) from 2021-06-23T04:24:43
Episode 19 – This week we were challenged by a fan to watch the so iconic Anime that they had to make it twice, Hunter x Hunter! Will it be Marcus or Nick that show their determination just like Go...
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Hunter x Hunter (Fan Challenge) from 2021-06-23T04:24:43
Episode 19 – This week we were challenged by a fan to watch the so iconic Anime that they had to make it twice, Hunter x Hunter! Will it be Marcus or Nick that show their determination just like Go...
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Perfect Blue from 2021-06-01T03:17:06
Episode 17 – This week Marcus challenges Nick to watch the classic anime movie by Satoshi Kon, Perfect Blue! Does Marcus walk away obsessed with Japanese pop icons? Can our boys parcel out the real...
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P.S. I Love You (Fan Challenge) from 2021-05-17T16:12:36
Episode 16 – This week we were challenged by a fan (Lexi) to watch what some consider to be the best romantic comedy of the 2000s, while others think it might be the worst, P.S. I Love You! Will Ma...
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P.S. I Love You (Fan Challenge) from 2021-05-17T16:12:36
Episode 16 – This week we were challenged by a fan (Lexi) to watch what some consider to be the best romantic comedy of the 2000s, while others think it might be the worst, P.S. I Love You! Will Ma...
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Moulin Rouge from 2021-05-03T16:28:09
Episode 15 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to watch the post modern epic that is Moulin Rouge! Does Marcus let it all go and start to believe “All You Need Is Love?” Can our boys really explain ...
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Twin Peaks from 2021-04-26T14:43:31
Episode 14 – This week Marcus challenges Nick to watch the cult classic tv series by David Lynch, Twin Peaks! Can Marcus truly explain why this show is beloved by everyone, even the Queen? Do our b...
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One Night in Miami from 2021-04-19T17:10:57
Episode 13 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to watch Regina King’s directorial debut on Amazon Prime, One Night in Miami! Will Nick be able to explain his love for Aldis Hodge without scorning Le...
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Invincible from 2021-04-13T17:26:24
Episode 12 – This week Marcus challenges Nick to watch the Amazon Prime Original based on the Image comics by Robert Kirkman, Invincible! Does Marcus ever get to meet Robert Kirkman? Can Nick tell ...
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Deadly Lessons aka The Legend of Simon Conjurer (Fan Challenge) from 2021-04-05T17:44:36
Episode 11 – This week we were challenged by a fan (Matthew Berdeguez) to watch what has been dubbed the worst movie of all time, Deadly Lessons aka The Legend of Simon Conjurer! Do either of our b...
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Deadly Lessons aka The Legend of Simon Conjurer (Fan Challenge) from 2021-04-05T17:44:36
Episode 11 – This week we were challenged by a fan (Matthew Berdeguez) to watch what has been dubbed the worst movie of all time, Deadly Lessons aka The Legend of Simon Conjurer! Do either of our b...
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PG: Psycho Goreman from 2021-03-16T01:58:27
Episode 9 – This week Marcus challenges Nick to watch the newest b-movie to take the horror-comedy genre by storm, PG: Psycho Goreman! Can Marcus get Nick to accept the zany and offbeat world that ...
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The Vow (Fan Challenge) from 2021-03-09T11:00:17
Episode 8 – This week we were challenged by a fan (Riane414) to watch the hit HBO docu-series based on NXIVM, The Vow! Will Marcus’ love for all things cults influence how he reviews NXIVM and this...
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High School Musical: The Musical: The Series from 2021-03-01T16:00:10
Episode 7 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to watch the Disney Plus instant classic, based on the cult film High School Musical, High School Musical:The Musical: The Series!! Will Marcus Bet On I...
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Sweet Home (Fan Challenge) from 2021-02-24T20:33:15
Episode 6 – This week we were challenged by a fan (Joseph Cruz) to watch the Korean Webtoon turned Netflix Horror Thriller, Sweet Home! Can Nick explain how his views on Zack Snyder are relevant to...
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Bridgerton from 2021-02-01T11:00:19
Episode 4 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to watch the new Netflix period drama Bridgerton!! Does Marcus relate to the romance between Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Hastings, the Duke? Can Nick ge...
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Cabaret 1972 (Fan Challenge) from 2021-01-11T11:59:37
Episode 3 – This week we were challenges by a fan (Riane414) to watch the 1972 cult classic Cabaret! Can Marcus truly identify with a young Liza Minnelli and realize life is indeed a cabaret? How d...
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The Queen’s Gambit from 2020-12-14T16:37:52
Episode 1 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to watch the newest Netflix sensation The Queen’s Gambit! Is Marcus able to muster up all his past chess knowledge and Gambit this Queen? Does Nick’s lo...
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Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] from 2019-05-15T17:33:37
Episode 98 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to watch the complex, but fan favorite anime Fate/Stay Night Unlimited Blade Works! Is Marcus able to add another anime to his list of favorite anime? ...
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Gone With The Wind from 2019-05-07T11:56:26
Episode 97 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to watch the very relevant epic film Gone With The Wind! But, substitution jutsu! Marcus passes off this challenge to Andrew!! Was Andrew able to get t...
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Avengers Endgame from 2019-04-29T18:37:10
Episode 96 – This week Marcus challenges Nick to watch the biggest movie of all time, Avengers Endgame! Avengers is the way avenging is today. if you are an avenger, avenge baby avenge! Avenger Ave...
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Five Feet Apart from 2019-04-08T10:54:33
Episode 94 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to watch the newest movie about CF and love, Five Feet Apart! Can Nick explain why he keeps picking movies with sick people in it? Is this the movie th...
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Princess Diaries from 2019-04-03T11:11:03
Episode 93 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to watch Anne Hathaway’s first voyage in the Disney movie, Princess Diaries! Can Julie Andrews win over Marcus’ anti-princess heart? Does Nick’s crush ...
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Grey’s Anatomy from 2019-03-11T12:01:09
Episode 90 – Another week, another challenge from Nick to Marcus, Grey’s Anatomy! Will Marcus have a collapsed lung for this medical drama? Does Nick have stroke, of genius, when trying to explain ...
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Umbrella Academy from 2019-03-04T07:45:35
Episode 89 – This week Marcus uses his special double episode to challenge Nick to watch the newest Netflix original Umbrella Academy! Can this Gerard Way masterpiece make a fan out of Nick? Will M...
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Doom Patrol from 2019-02-26T13:47:09
Episode 88 – This week Marcus challenges Nick to watch DC Universe’s newest comic book live action adaptation Doom Patrol! Will Nick be able to look past his hate for Titans and enjoy this show? Ca...
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Alita: Battle Angel from 2019-02-18T18:11:17
Episode 87 – This week Nick has challenged Marcus to watch the newest Robert Rodriguez and James Cameron blockbuster, Alita: Battle Angel! Can Marcus see past those big big eyes and let Alita into ...
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Terrace House–Opening New Doors from 2019-02-05T09:00:21
Episode 85 – This week we were challenges by a fan to watch the international hit, Terrace House: Opening New Doors! After just 5 episodes does this Japanese reality show turn our boys onto a diffe...
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Fiddler On The Roof from 2019-01-23T16:43:26
Episode 83 – Nick challenges Marcus to watch his all time most favorite movie in the entire world, Fiddler On The Roof!! Does Marcus get through an entire 3 hour movie from the 70’s? Will Nick give...
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Black Mirror: Bandersnatch from 2019-01-15T14:26:35
Episode 82 – Marcus challenges Nick to watch the newest Netflix Black Mirror choose your own adventure story, Bandersnatch! Did Nick make any of the right choices while watching this movie? Is Marc...
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Top Ten Movies of 2018 from 2019-01-10T16:22:31
In this special episode of Now Try This we go over our favorite/the best movies of 2018. Make sure to tell us yours and how much you disagree with our lists @nowtrythiscast !!
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Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief from 2019-01-07T12:29:54
Episode 81 – Nick challenges Marcus to watch the HBO documentary Going Clear! Can our boys unravel the mysteries of a complex issue like Scientology after watching one movie? Will Nick be able to e...
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Into The Spider-Verse from 2018-12-27T10:11:16
Episode 79 – Nick challenges Marcus to watch Spider-man’s newest feature, Into The Spider-Verse!! Will Nick’s love for Spider-man overshadow any flaws this movie may have? Can Marcus really describ...
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Die Hard 2 from 2018-12-18T11:00:06
Episode 78 – Marcus challenges Nick to watch Die Hard again, but this time we got the sequel, Die Hard 2!! Is it true, the second time’s the charm? Does Marcus still love Bruce Willis and John McCl...
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Runaway Bride from 2018-12-11T19:47:44
Episode 77 – Nick challenges Marcus to watch his favorite Julia Roberts film Runaway Bride!! Will Marcus run right out of this podcast as soon as he realizes how sappy this movie is? Can Nick recov...
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The Lobster from 2018-12-04T11:00:05
Episode 76 – Marcus challenges Nick to watch Yorgos Lanthimos’ dark comedy, The Lobster! Will Nick be able to enter this strange world where you need to be a part of a couple? Can either of our boy...
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The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina from 2018-11-13T14:12:13
Episode 74 – Marcus challenges Nick to watch Netflix’ newest show, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina! Can Marcus explain the plight of Sabrina’s church? Will Nick ever be able to pronounce Adaptat...
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Bohemian Rhapsody from 2018-11-05T22:23:48
Episode 73 – Nick challenges Marcus to watch the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody this week! Will Nick’s lack of knowledge of Queen be a good or bad thing going into this movie? Can Marcus school us ...
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The Haunting of Hill House from 2018-10-29T18:29:15
Episode 72 – The final week of October is here as we say goodbye to All-Hallows-Hallowing-The-Scare. Marcus challenges Nick to watch the first three episodes of Netflix’ newest scary story The Haun...
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Halloween 2018 from 2018-10-23T15:56:40
Episode 71 – The fourth week of October is here, and Scare The Pants Right Off month is in full swing. Nick challenges Marcus to watch the brand new relaunch/reboot sequel, that is Halloween! Can M...
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Leprechaun from 2018-10-16T01:42
Episode 70 – For week 3 of the month of Fright Night Infinity! Marcus has challenged Nick to watch the (arguably) classic horror movie franchise Leprechaun! Can Nick get into the mindset of “the ho...
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Freddy Vs Jason Vs Jason X from 2018-10-01T16:48:32
Episode 68 – It’s back! Spooky Boys Month is here!! To kick things off, Marcus decided to challenge Nick to try and see which he liked better Freddy Vs Jason or Jason X!! Can Nick muster the courag...
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My Dad Wrote A Porno from 2018-09-24T13:00:31
Episode 67 – This week a fan asked us to try the hit podcast My Dad Wrote A Porno! Can our boys podcast about a podcast that is already reviewing a book? Will Marcus be able to resist the feminine ...
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Crazy Rich Asians from 2018-09-17T13:00:21
Episode 66 – Nick challenges Marcus to watch the highest grossing romantic comedy of the summer, Crazy Rich Asians! Will this movie be able to give Marcus the gooey feelings in his heart? What were...
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True Blood from 2018-09-10T20:06:17
Episode 65 – In this special episode, we do a fan submitted challenge, True Blood! Will our boys take this show’s Southern charm to the heart and give Sookie and her friends a chance? Can Nick’s lo...
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Bachelor in Paradise from 2018-09-03T14:00:28
Episode 64 – Marcus challenges Nick to watch the first three episodes of the reality show smash Bachelor in Paradise! Can Marcus help Nick find love, for this show? Will Nick become as invested as ...
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Blindspotting from 2018-08-27T14:03:53
Episode 63 – Nick challenges Marcus to watch the newest movie to come out of Oakland, Blindspotting! Will this little indie movie win over Marcus like it clearly has Nick? Does Rafael and Daveed’s ...
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Gravity Falls from 2018-08-20T13:47:57
Episode 62 – Marcus challenges Nick to watch the Disney adventure cartoon Gravity Falls! After watching 8 episodes can you really get enough of this show? Can Marcus properly convince us that this ...
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Mission Impossible from 2018-08-13T14:20:22
Episode 61 – Dah Dah, duhduh, Dah Dah, duhduh DAH! Nick challenges Marcus to watch the movie that made Tom Cruise an action star, Mission Impossible! Your mission, should you choose to accept it is...
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Eighth Grade from 2018-08-07T05:28:16
Episode 60 – Marcus challenges Nick to watch Bo Burnham’s directorial debut Eighth Grade! Can Marcus explain to anyone at all why a movie about an eighth grader is worth our time, or an R rating? W...
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Mamma Mia! from 2018-07-23T11:00:53
Episode 59 – Nick challenges Marcus to watch the second highest grossing movie musical of all time, Mamma Mia! Will Marcus let himself be the “Dancing Queen” we all know he wants to be? Can Nick “S...
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Indiana Jones–Raiders of the Lost Ark from 2018-07-16T13:06:50
Episode 58 – Marcus challenges Nick to watch an adventure movie he’s been avoiding a long time, Raiders of the Lost Ark! Can Marcus’ pick live up to all these expectations? Will Nick find Indiana J...
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Now You See Me from 2018-07-12T10:44:06
Episode 57 – Nick challenges Marcus to watch the magical heist movie Now You See Me. Can Nick pull a misdirection and make Marcus think this movie is as good as he says it is? Will Marcus be able t...
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Hereditary from 2018-06-25T13:39:32
Episode 55 – Marcus challenges Nick to watch A24’s newest horror film Hereditary! Can Marcus explain to Nick just what the heck is happening in this movie? Where do our boys land on the heated deba...
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Ocean’s Eleven from 2018-06-18T14:21:25
Episode 54 – Nick challenges Marcus to watch one of the biggest heist movies of all time, Ocean’s 11! Can Nick get Marcus hyped for the newly released Ocean\s 8? Can George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt...
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My Mad Fat Diary from 2018-06-11T11:00:24
Episode 53 – This week is a special one, another fan submitted try, My Mad Fat Diary! Will either Marcus or Nick be able to get into this British TV show? Can Rae, our main character, make a couple...
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The Fault in Our Stars from 2018-05-21T13:57:51
Episode 50 – Nick challenges Marcus to read John Green’s best selling novel The Fault in Our Stars! Wait, what? They used substitution AGAIN, but now Marcus isn’t in this episode? Who the heck is A...
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Grave of The Fireflies from 2018-05-14T14:05:31
Episode 49 – Marcus challenges Nick to watch the Studio Ghibli film Grave of The Fireflies! But this isn’t just any old episode. Nick used his substitution jutsu and traded places with a talented w...
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Avengers Infinity War from 2018-05-07T14:07:36
Episode 48 – This week we take a break from the challenges and talk about this ten year in the making movie, Avengers Infinity War! Do our boys this Thanos is worth all the hype? What moments in th...
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Catastrophe from 2018-04-23T11:00:55
Episode 46 – Marcus challenges Nick to watch the beginning of the Amazon Prime series Catastrophe. Will Nick enjoy a half British half American sitcom? Can Marcus explain how a couple that doesn’t ...
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Amanda Palmer from 2018-04-16T11:00:13
Episode 45 – Nick challenges Marcus to take the full Amanda Palmer experience! Can Marcus handle having to read, listen, watch, and listen some more to have the full punk cabaret experience? Will N...
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The Room&The Disaster Artist from 2018-04-10T15:52:57
Episode 44 – Oh Hi Triers. Marcus try give Nick Room. Starring and Produced and Written and Directed by me, Tommy. Now movie is bout all American man, like Marcus. But evil man Nick does not like T...
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Captain Fantastic from 2018-04-02T21:09:28
Episode 43 – Nick challenges Marcus to watch the Viggo Mortensan family drama Captain Fantastic. Okay, maybe its not a family drama, but to have an opinion other than our boys, you kinda need to he...
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The Promised Neverland from 2018-03-26T11:00:15
Episode 42 – Marcus challenges Nick to read the Shonen Jump hit The Promised Neverland!! Why would Marcus think Nick wants to read a manga about an orphange? Seriously why would….wait….what? WHAT?!...
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(500) Days of Summer from 2018-03-19T11:00:09
Episode 41 – Nick challenges Marcus to watch the love classic (500) Days of Summer!! Can Nick explain to Marcus why he loves Zooey Deschanel so much? Will Marcus relate to Joseph Gordon-Levitt enou...
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Sucker Punch from 2018-03-05T14:48:11
Episode 39 – Nick challenges Marcus to watch the Zack Snyder magnum opus Sucker Punch!! Does Marcus gives this cluster mess of a film the chance it deserves? Should Nick have given him the extended...
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The Invitation from 2018-02-26T11:00:27
Episode 38 – Attention! This podcast is different! Yes, you can JUST listen. Of course you can! We encourage it! BUT!!!! If you really want the full experience, you must watch The Invitation, LIVE,...
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Black Lightning from 2018-02-21T02:56:49
Episode 37 – Nick challenges Marcus to watch CW’s newest hit superhero show Black Lightning! Will Nick make Marcus feel the electricity of our newest hero? Can Cress Williams turn Marcus into a fan...
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American Crime Story: The People v. OJ Simpson from 2018-02-05T11:00:50
Episode 35 – Dearest friends. Marcus and Nicholas team up to solve a mystery. If the show doesn’t fit, you must acquit! This episode Nick challenges Marcus to watch American Crime Story: The People...
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The Notebook from 2018-01-22T16:32:42
Episode 33 – Nick challenges Marcus to watch the romantic classic The Notebook. Will Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams’ love melt Marcus’ cold cold heart? Does Nick even realize how sappy all of his ...
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Mindhunter from 2018-01-08T21:41:06
Episode 31 – This week is a special one, our first fan submitted try, Mindhunter! Did we love this new Netflix original? Do we like it when Jonathan Groff doesn’t sing?? Can these serial killers ki...
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Marvelous Mrs. Maisel from 2018-01-02T09:36:31
Episode 30 – Nick challenges Marcus to watch Amazon’s newest breakaway hit, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel!! Can this Gilmore Girls spiritual sequel hit at Nick and Marcus’ heartstrings the same way? Wi...
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The Shining from 2017-12-26T00:08:01
Episode 29 – Marcus challenges Nick to watch the Stanley Kubrick horror classic The Shining! Will Jack Nicholson’s once in a life time performance be enough to quench Nick’s horror thirst? Can Marc...
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Alien Covenant GUEST EPISODE (w/ Joseph Cruz) from 2017-10-20T17:24:25
Guest Episode 1 – Our first guest on the show gives us Alien Covenant! Does Joseph’s choice make Marcus and Nick Ridley Scott believers? Are these xenomorphs worth the “scary” tag?? Do our guys eve...
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Drag Me To Hell from 2017-10-09T13:00:25
Episode 27 – Marcus challenges Nick to watch the Sam Raimi film, Drag Me To Hell! Can Marcus accurately explain how and why this movie exists? Will Nick poop his pants in horror over all the blood ...
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Black Swan from 2017-10-02T13:00:57
Episode 26 – Nick challenges Marcus to watch the mind melting thriller Black Swan! Can Nick actually explain all the things Darren Aronofsky is trying to do in this film? Will Marcus forgo his hate...
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Spirited Away from 2017-09-25T13:00:57
Episode 25 – Marcus challenges Nick to watch the Miyazaki classic Spirited Away! Will Marcus be able to put into words his love for a cartoon movie? Can Nick stop talking about Your Name long enoug...
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xXx: Return of Xander Cage from 2017-09-18T13:00:33
Episode 24 -Nick challenges Marcus to watch Vin Diesel’s newest blockbuster xXx: Return of Xander Cage! Will Nick be able to explain why this movie is different than Fast&Furious? Can Marcus be abl...
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Steven Universe from 2017-09-11T13:00:08
Episode 23 – Marcus challenges Nick to watch Rebecca Sugar’s Steven Universe! Can Marcus convince Nick this show isn’t just for kids? Will Nick find his inner gem when exposed to this jewel of a sh...
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Asterios Polyp from 2017-09-04T22:41:30
Episode 22 – Nick challenges Marcus to read David Mazzucchelli’s Eisner winning graphic novel Asterios Polyp. Will Marcus let go of his inhibitions and allow himself to be transcended by this comic...
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Speed Racer from 2017-08-29T17:57:58
Episode 21 – Marcus challenges Nick to watch Speed Racer! Will Marcus’ love for a fictional sport of wacky racing turn Nick into a believer? Will Nick be able to overcome the dated CGI and over the...
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The American Mall from 2017-08-21T12:00:47
Episode 20 -Nick challenges Marcus to watch the MTV original tv musical The American Mall! Is Nick’s challenge really as bad as it seems? Is this where Marcus finally walks away from the podcast? C...
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La La Land from 2017-08-07T19:30:26
Episode 18 – Nick challenges Marcus to watch the critically acclaimed, insta-classic La La Land. Will Marcus enjoy this Whiplash followup by Damien Chazelle? Can Nick explain to Marcus his affinity...
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Dream Daddy from 2017-07-31T18:52:37
Episode 17 – Marcus challenges Nick to play a video game! Typical. Wait, its the new dad dating simulator Dream Daddy by Game Grumps that’s taking the indie scene by storm? Wasn’t expecting that. W...
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Spider-man Homecoming from 2017-07-24T21:27:27
Episode 16 – The boys take a beat to review Spider-man Homecoming, starring Tom Holland! And this week, they have their first special guest! Is it the director Jon Watts? Maybe we pulled in Robert ...
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Gilmore Girls from 2017-07-17T22:17:30
Episode 15 – Nick challenges Marcus to watch the first episode of the critically acclaimed show Gilmore Girls! Will Nick be able to properly explain why he loves a show about mom and daughter relat...
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The Big Sick from 2017-07-10T11:00:35
Episode 14 – Marcus challenges Nick to watch Kumail Nanjiana’s newest movie The Big Sick! Can Marcus’ love for this romantic comedy shine through in his review? Will Nick be able to let a move abou...
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The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman from 2017-07-03T22:27:13
Episode 13 -Nick challenges Marcus to read Neil Gaiman’s instant classic The Ocean at the End of the Lane! Will Marcus let go of his version of reality and let The Hemstocks take him on a journey? ...
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9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors from 2017-06-26T10:00:28
Episode 12 – Marcus challenges Nick to play the Nintendo DS classic 999! Also known as 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors! Can Nick solve the riddles set before him in this epic game? Will Marcus be able ...
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About Time from 2017-06-19T10:00:36
Episode 11 – Nick challenges Marcus to watch Richard Curtis’ romantic comedy About Time! Will Nick’s hopeless romanticism rub off on Marcus and he starts to love romcoms? Can this time traveling ro...
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Rick and Morty from 2017-06-12T22:07:03
Episode 10 – Marcus challenges Nick to watch season 1 of adult swim’s Rick and Morty! Can Marcus explain to Nick why, as a grown ass man he loves this gross and outlandish cartoon? Can Nick get bac...
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Jane the Virgin from 2017-05-22T10:00:10
Episode 7 – Nick challenges Marcus to watch ALL of Season 1 of CW’s hit show, Jane the Virgin! Will Marcus feel in touch with his Latino heritage or will the fobles of the telenovela make him cring...
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Resident Evil 4 from 2017-05-15T09:00:15
Episode 6 – Marcus challenges Nick to play Resident Evil 4 for at least seven hours! But, to prove his merit, Nick said he will beat the game in a week! How does Marcus’ all time favorite game stan...
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Power Rangers from 2017-05-08T22:19:01
Episode 5 – Nick challenges Marcus to watch Saban’s Power Rangers! In theaters! With snacks!!! Did Marcus’ childhood love for the pink ranger come back full force? Did he make Nick pay him back for...
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Yuri!!! on Ice from 2017-05-01T22:27:47
Episode 4 – Marcus challenges Nick to watch season 1 of Yuri!!! on Ice! Will this award winning anime about the world of ice skating be where the podcast hits an iceberg? Or will Marcus’ passion fo...
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Critical Role from 2017-04-07T04:30:30
In our first episode, Nick challenges Marcus to watch two episodes of Critical Role, the popular Dungeons&Dragons YouTube show! Are you ready to NOW TRY THIS!!!!
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