Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie and the Ultimate Genius Draft

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We’re heading to the Satellite of Love to revisit Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie—the cult classic that brought the beloved TV series to the big screen. With our guest Brian Rappe, we discuss what made MST3K such a unique pop culture phenomenon, why the movie still holds up for longtime fans, and how its rapid-fire humor helped redefine comedy for an entire generation of weird movie lovers (like us).Then it’s time for one of our most fun drafts yet: drafting the greatest geniuses in pop culture, featuring both fictional brainiacs and real-life masterminds. From iconic movie and TV characters to world-changing innovators, we debate who belongs among the smartest minds of all time.Support our show and join our Patreon!If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen. Or better yet, tell a friend to listen!Follow us on your preferred social media:TwitterFacebookInstagram

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