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Bonus Track

by Jason Snell

Extras that didn’t make it into The Incomparable. This podcast is now retired. If you’d like podcast extras, we have lots! Become a member today.

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Episodes

  1. 347b: Insert Star Wars Teaser Reaction Here

    From an evil idea by Antony Johnston, assembled by Iain MacKinnon, here’s the “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” teaser trailer analysis we didn’t record but that the world clearly needs. Warning: The length of this episode will shock you. Jason Snell with Dan Moren and John Siracusa.

  2. 302b: Group Marriage

    Ghost directors and odd theories. Host Jason Snell with Dr. Drang, Philip Michaels, Erika Ensign, David J. Loehr, Monty Ashley, and Steve Lutz.

  3. rt98: RPGs, please

    Scott and Stuart discuss various roleplaying games like the nerds they are. Host Scott McNulty with Stuart Wellington.

  4. 300b: Hello, Bonus Track!

    Nonsense from during and after episode 300. Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Lisa Schmeiser, David J. Loehr, Glenn Fleishman, Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign, Chip Sudderth, Monty Ashley, and Andy Ihnatko.

  5. 297b: Is the Baby Ohm Alive?

    In this super-extended Bonus Track, we discuss the differences between subs and dubs, try to spot a “Space Battleship Yamato” reference, and look on in horror/amusement as Steve and John debate a handful of frames that determine the fate of a baby Ohm. Host Jason Snell with John Siracusa, Steve...

  6. 294b: Dere He Is!

    Steve really wants us to watch “Cool Cat Saves the Kids” next. Host Jason Snell with Glenn Fleishman, Steve Lutz, Brian Hamilton, and David J. Loehr.

  7. 33gs: Editing Adventure!

    If you thought the original episode was full of wandering around aimlessly, just listen to what we cut out. Host Tony Sindelar with Monty Ashley, Steve Lutz, David J. Loehr, Glenn Fleishman, Brian Hamilton, Dan Moren, Jason Snell, and Scott McNulty.

  8. a5: Batman Is NOT the World's Great Detective!

    Monty Ashley wages a garbled battle against Batman being the world’s greatest detective, Glenn recounts an instance of his ratiocination (Holmsing), an Abominable Bride impossible situation (no spoilers), and Holmes-like detectives, who are legion. Host Glenn Fleishman with David J. Loehr, Monty...

  9. 255b: Ziggy Played Guitar

    An impromptu David Bowie sing-along during a recording failure back in July 2015. Hosts Steve Lutz and Philip Michaels with Chip Sudderth and Lisa Schmeiser.

  10. 282b: Last Christmas

    Discussion of the 2014 “Doctor Who” Christmas special one year on, plus a bunch of other “Doctor Who”-related outtakes from Glenn’s shockingly prolific Head Canon. Host Jason Snell with Glenn Fleishman, Erika Ensign, Steven Schapansky, and David J. Loehr.

  11. d78b: Who is Anne Pancakes?!

    Outtakes from the fake award show. Total nonsense. Hosts Dan Sturm and Joe Rosensteel.

  12. d78: Defocused: 2015 Year in Review (explicit version)

    Our 2015 Guests Jason Snell Anže Tomić Aleen Simms Glenn Fleishman Starring: Dan Sturm Edited Produced and Directed by: Joe Rosensteel Hosts Dan Sturm and Joe Rosensteel.

  13. 281b: Once More For Safety

    As referenced by Monty in our Best of 2015 episode, this is the second run-through of the “Rehearsing in the Zeppelin” sketch as recorded live. Host Jason Snell with Monty Ashley, Steve Lutz, David J. Loehr, and Dan Moren.

  14. a3: You Asked Fourble It, You Got It

    Monty wants to know what a fourble board is. He should have been afraid to ask. Spoilers! Host Glenn Fleishman with Monty Ashley and David J. Loehr.

  15. 275b: Bring the Cane

    More terrible talk inappropriate for the holidays, plus more about “Miracle on 34th Street,” “The Lion in Winter,” and, strangely, “Becket.” Host Jason Snell with David J. Loehr, Philip Michaels, Lisa Schmeiser, Steve Lutz, and Dan Moren.

  16. 274b: Peanuts Hole

    As is our tradition, we say more awful things about beloved Christmas entertainment. You probably shouldn’t listen. Host Jason Snell with Glenn Fleishman, David J. Loehr, Steve Lutz, Aleen Simms, Shannon Sudderth, and Chip Sudderth.

  17. gs24: Shut the Hell Up, Glenn

    The origin of the new not-a-podcast “Shut the Hell Up,” designed for Glenn but starring David. Host Monty Ashley with Aleen Simms, Steve Lutz, Dan Moren, Glenn Fleishman, David J. Loehr, and Brian Hamilton.

  18. 269b: Submarine Pictures

    Why submarine movies are the best movies, and Casey asks Dan for a Russian translation. Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Casey Liss, and Philip Michaels.

  19. 264b: Like Making Pizzas

    Lots of extra talk about technology then and now, nonfiction books, and heaping gobs of tech glenning. Host Jason Snell with Monty Ashley, Lisa Schmeiser, Glenn Fleishman, and David J. Loehr.

  20. 263b: Mr. Robot or Not

    Crowded House, “Mad Max: Fury Road,” and robots. Host Jason Snell with John Siracusa, Merlin Mann, and David J. Loehr.

  21. 262b: Wherever Fats

    “Look, I’m fat. Tell me where to be from and I’ll be from that place.” Host Jason Snell with Monty Ashley, Dr. Drang, Steve Lutz, Philip Michaels, and David J. Loehr.

  22. um24: The history of "Monopoly" with Cory Casoni

    What happens when your guest spends the first 35 mins of recording recounting the history of a board game… but it turns out to be absolutely fascinating? This. This is what happens. Host Antony Johnston with Cory Casoni.

  23. 258b: Kenneth Branagh's "Pong"

    Deciding what bad movie to watch next, and a dramatic reading from Phil. Host Jason Snell with Monty Ashley, Joe Rosensteel, Philip Michaels, Steve Lutz, David J. Loehr, and Tony Sindelar.

  24. 257b: It Has Always Been My Dream to Write Cyclops

    More comic book talk, plus Lisa’s Runaways conspiracy theory. Host Jason Snell with Shannon Sudderth, Lisa Schmeiser, Tony Sindelar, and Dan Moren.

  25. 254b: Werner Herzog's Fire Tornado

    Destiny and Alto and video game fakers, Lava, Fury Road (Jason hasn’t seen it), how Werner Herzog improves everything, Michael Bay’s Jodorowsky’s Fitzcarraldo, thousands and thousands of thumbtacks, our love of The Flop House, and secret looks at the content of future podcasts. But mostly…

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  26. 253b: The Fat Man Meets The Thin Man

    More about the Thin Man movie series, plus how to refer to The Internet’s Dr. Drang. Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Philip Michaels, Erika Ensign, Dr. Drang, David J. Loehr, Steve Lutz, and Monty Ashley.

  27. 250b: Beatle Talk

    Zardoz, Paul McCartney, and Vartox. Host Jason Snell with Helene Wecker, Joe Rosensteel, Erika Ensign, Steve Lutz, Glenn Fleishman, and David J. Loehr.

  28. 249b: Canadian Safety Blanket

    It’s all Guy’s fault. Plus some talk about comic book TV shows. Host Jason Snell with Lisa Schmeiser, Philip Mozolak, Dan Moren, Guy English, Tony Sindelar, and David J. Loehr.

  29. 248b: Cyborg or Not

    Silly debates about whether things are robots or not, plus a lot more talk about “Ghost in the Shell,” where Professor Siracusa might take Anime Club next, and even future possible Rocket Surgery selections. Host Jason Snell with John Siracusa, Erika Ensign, and Tony Sindelar.

  30. 247b: David Letterman Interviews

    Complete interviews used as the source material for our David Letterman tribute episode. Host Jason Snell with Aaron Barnhart, John Gruber, Andy Ihnatko, Tim Goodman, and Philip Michaels.

  31. 246b: Jacobi!

    Bad teachers and Derek Jacobi. Host Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, David J. Loehr, and Andy Ihnatko.

  32. 244b: Crazy Naked Person

    More talk about "Marvels" and "Kingdom Come." Host Jason Snell with Moisés Chiullán, Chip Sudderth, Erika Ensign, Lisa Schmeiser, and Monty Ashley.

  33. 241b: Inside Baseball

    More baseball and other nonsense, plus a preview of options for the next Old Movie Club. Host Jason Snell with Monty Ashley, Philip Michaels, Erika Ensign, Steve Lutz, and David J. Loehr.

  34. 240b: Second-Degree Glenning

    More “Ice Pirates” talk and we worry that Joe will be Glenning (second definition) by suggesting we record something and then not participating in said something. Fortunately, Joe comes through. Host Jason Snell with John Siracusa, Steve Lutz, Joe Rosensteel, Andy Ihnatko, Monty Ashley, and David...

  35. gs4: And Then Dan Died

    The many Skype failures of Dan Moren. Plus more “Star Trek” talk. Hosts Jason Snell and Dan Moren with Scott McNulty and David J. Loehr.

  36. 238b: Let the Healing Begin

    What up, my dead Young-Youngs? Alternate Anakins, couches, and Not My Vader. Host Jason Snell with Steve Lutz, Serenity Caldwell, Dan Moren, Andy Ihnatko, and John Siracusa.

  37. 235b: Anyhow...

    Much more Hitchcock talk, before, during, and after the episode. And “Anyhow,” the new We Interrupt Phil drinking game. Host Jason Snell with Andy Ihnatko, Philip Michaels, Monty Ashley, Steve Lutz, David J. Loehr, and Dan Moren.

  38. 234b: Everybody Cut

    Footloose, bad movies, The Flop House, and more about The Core. Host Jason Snell with Tony Sindelar, John Siracusa, and Dan Moren.

  39. 233b: Coke Methodology

    Soda, politics of children’s TV shows, comic book film rights, moving on from comics, kicking over anthills, judging Jonathan Hickman, and Lisa tries to talk “Gotham,” Sondheim and Fleetwood Mac. Host Jason Snell with Lisa Schmeiser, Andy Ihnatko, and Monty Ashley.

  40. 232b: Save it for the Podcast

    More “Groundhog Day” talk, plus Jason fills out the Bonus Track by listing towns in Western Pennsylvania. Host Jason Snell with Monty Ashley, Erika Ensign, Steve Lutz, Dan Frakes, and Chip Sudderth.

  41. 231b: Old People Music

    Peter Gabriel, apocalypses, ancient religions, William Gibson and nipples, and anvils and why we love them. Host Jason Snell with Monty Ashley, Scott McNulty, Lisa Schmeiser, and David J. Loehr.

  42. 230b: Return of Manimal

    Liam Neeson, Promethea, Alan Moore, Grant Morrison, and Jason’s next favorite comic book. Host Jason Snell with Lisa Schmeiser, Chip Sudderth, Erika Ensign, Tony Sindelar, and Monty Ashley.

  43. 229c: Listener Commentary: "Portal" with Clinton Phillips

    This is a first for us. In this Bonus Track, Incomparable and Portal fan Clinton Phillips provides his own listener commentary on episode 229 of The Incomparable. Host Jason Snell with Clinton Phillips.

  44. 229b: Hovering Over the Butt

    Tiff describes anonymous Skype icons in a way we can’t unsee, and more Portal talk. Plus a bonus song by Robert Goulet, er, Andy Ihnatko! Host Jason Snell with Tiff Arment, Brianna Wu, John Siracusa, Tony Sindelar, and Andy Ihnatko.

  45. 228b: Robot or Not

    New podcast ideas, a minicast about “The Librarians,” and bonus Skeletor. Host Jason Snell with David J. Loehr, Steve Lutz, Dan Moren, Monty Ashley, Erika Ensign, and John Siracusa.

  46. 227b: Embarrassing Blackface Scene

    Much, much more from our Marx Brothers episode, including bits about Buster Keaton, comparing the Marxes to the Stooges, and that scene in “A Day at the Races.” Plus some nonsense from before and after the episode, including Jason’s secrets of podcast editing. Also, we love Glenn. Host Jason…

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  47. 5: Bang! Bang! Bang!

    At the end of a secret recording session last week, Jason asked for holiday anecdotes. And then things fell apart. Host Jason Snell with Tony Sindelar, Glenn Fleishman, Monty Ashley, David J. Loehr, and Dan Moren.

  48. 226b: Lumpy Leroux

    A whole lot more about the “Star Wars” Holiday Special. Host Jason Snell with John Siracusa, Erika Ensign, Steve Lutz, Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar, Monty Ashley, and David J. Loehr.

  49. 224c: They Really Know It's Christmas

    A celebration of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” with an outtake from this weekend’s The Incomparable, plus a bit about it from last year’s holiday music episode. Host Jason Snell with Joe Rosensteel, Glenn Fleishman, Erika Ensign, David J. Loehr, Lisa Schmeiser, Philip Michaels, and Monty Ashley.

  50. 224b: Sans Sarris

    The battle to out-Glenn Glenn. Also, a long cut bit where Jason lists “Galaxy Quest” cast members while nobody says much. Host Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Glenn Fleishman, Erika Ensign, Joe Rosensteel, and David J. Loehr.

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Extras that didn’t make it into The Incomparable. This podcast is now retired. If you’d like podcast extras, we have lots! Become a member today.

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