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Icon Or Whycon
by iconorwhycon
Breaking down your favorite film universes, one film at a time, to decide once and for all if they are truly iconic, or if they just don't stand the test of time.
Episodes
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Ep. 87 - Shrek Forever After
It's our SEASON FINALE! It took us two years, but we got there. We wrap up the Shrek universe and send CJ off into fatherhood in style. Join us as we do a deep dive into what is a suspiciously wonderful movie. We'll be back soon with more universes, more fun, and more witty banter. Yeah, it looks…
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Ep. 86 - Shrek the Third
CJ and Andrew walk the dangerous path of watching Shrek the Third. It wouldn't be inaccurate to assume that I couldn't exactly not say that it is or isn't almost partially incorrect.
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Ep. 85 - Shrek 2
Andrew and CJ continue the journey through the Shrek universe into the kingdom of Far Far Away. I only wanted what was best for Fiona, but I can see now she already has it. I think we both are here to learn some very important lessons.
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Ep. 84 - Shrek
Andrew and CJ start an all-new universe and make their first foray into animation with the Shrek franchise. A franchise that seemingly everybody likes. You know what ELSE everybody likes? Parfaits! Have you ever met a person, you say, "Let's get some parfait," they say, "Hell no, I don't like no...
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Ep. 83 - Back to the Future Part III
The future isn't written. It can be changed. You know that. Anyone can make their future whatever they want it to be. Andrew and CJ know it too, and that's why the stunning finale of the Back to the Future Trilogy is a bit late this week. That said, it's amazing, give it a listen, and yell at us…
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Ep. 82 - Back to the Future Part II
Time traveling is just too dangerous. Better that I devote myself to study the other great mystery of the universe: podcasts... CJ and Andrew dive head first into one of the most beloved sequels of all time. Come along for the ride, unless you're a chicken.
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Ep. 81 - Back to the Future
A new day, a new universe. CJ and Andrew dive headfirst into the past to prevent a possibly erased present in the distant future with the Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale classic - Back to the Future. I guess you guys aren't ready for that yet...
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Ep. 80 - John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
Andrew and CJ come to the end of the John Wick road as it stands currently. So much happens, so much to take in. That said, one truth remains - If you cut a king, you better cut him to the quick.
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Ep. 79 - John Wick: Chapter 2
As I live and breathe. John Wick. The man. The myth. The legend. You're not very good at retiring. And neither are Andrew and CJ... who dove headfirst into John Wick: Chapter 2 this week. Enjoy... if you dare.
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Ep. 78 - John Wick
Andrew and CJ needed a moment or two to get their lives together after the loss of Daisy. But it's a new day and it's time for a new franchise. This time, they do a deep dive into the John Wick franchise. People keep asking if I'm back and I haven't really had an answer...But now, yeah, I'm...
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Ep. 77 - The Matrix: Resurrections
Andrew and CJ were a little nervous about diving into the final movie of the Matrix Quadrilogy, but nothing comforts anxiety like a little nostalgia. And friends. Zach and Matthew from the podcast Stream It! join us to wrap up this franchise.
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Ep. 76 - The Matrix Revolutions
Andrew and CJ brave the tumultuous machine city and embark on a journey into The Matrix Revolutions. Everything that has a beginning has an end. I see the end coming...
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Ep. 75 - The Matrix Reloaded
It's late, but we got the episode out. Sure, maybe we're tired...but I slept for the first eleven years of my life, now I'm making up for it. Enjoy Andrew and CJ's deep dive into the convoluted sequel to the Matrix.
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Ep. 74 - The Matrix
Andrew and CJ embark on what may be the most important journey of their lives as they seek to unpack The Matrix Quadrilogy. Unfortunately, no one can be told what The Matrix is. You'll have to see it for yourself.
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Ep. 73 - Bill and Ted Face the Music
Andrew and CJ wrap up the Bill and Ted trilogy with the recently released final chapter in the Bill and Ted saga. Sometimes things don't make sense until the end of the story.
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Ep. 72 - Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey
You might be a king or a little street sweeper, but sooner or later you dance with the reaper. Andrew and CJ continue partying in the phone booth and follow Bill and Ted into the afterlife and back to the battle of the bands.
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Ep. 71 - Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure
I believe our adventure through time has taken a most serious turn... Andrew and CJ bravely embark on Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure.
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Ep. 70 - Bad Santa 2
Is the oven on? Are you making Hot Pockets? No, you're just listening to Andrew and CJ work their way through the shocking sequel Bad Santa 2. Merry Christmas.
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Ep. 69 - Bad Santa
After meeting in person for the first time in a few months, Andrew and CJ record their first in-person episode! This holiday season they're taking on the controversial holiday flick, Bad Santa. It was like they did something constructive with their lives or something, I dunno, like they...
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Ep. 68 - Avengers: Endgame
Andrew and CJ are at last at the end of their LaRorder Infinity Saga. In this supersized episode they take on Avengers: Endgame. This is the fight of their lives. They are going to win. Whatever it takes
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Ep. 67 - Captain Marvel
Andrew and CJ near the end of the LaRorder Infinity Saga with the movie Captian Marvel. Andrew wanted to put up a fight and then he realized he'd been fighting with one arm behind his back.
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Ep. 66 - Ant-Man and the Wasp
Andrew and CJ go big AND go small and go on an epic heist with Ant-Man and the Wasp. The movie so zany and scientifically sound that they just put the word "Quantum" in front of everything.
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Ep. 65 - Infinity War
Andrew and CJ are at last in the Infinity War. It took a lot of work to get here, but the hardest choices require the strongest wills.
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Ep. 64 - Thor: Ragnarok
Andrew and CJ are taken by the hilarious romp that is Thor: Ragnarok. Well, sometimes you have to get captured just to get a straight answer out of something. It's a long story. Basically, I'm a bit of a hero.
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Ep. 63 - Doctor Strange
Andrew and CJ open themselves up to Doctor Strange and have very different reactions. The harrowing journey can only be described as...this...this doesn't make any sense. All of this mysticism and crap! I mean, you're asking me to open my mind to the possible? What possibilities?!
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Ep. 62 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Andrew and CJ go on another adventure with the Guardians of the Galaxy and this time they are ready to learn the simple truth - There are two types of beings in the universe, those who dance, and those who do not.
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Ep. 61 - Spider-Man: Homecoming
Andrew and CJ get to the part in the MCU where Spider-Man has his own solo flick masquerading as a John Hughes romp. Just a typical Homecoming on the outside of an invisible jet, fighting my girlfriend’s dad.
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Ep. 60 - Black Panther
Andrew and CJ finally take on the epic MCU hit Black Panther. As they reminisce about the sheer majesty of the film they are reminded that just because something works, doesn’t mean it can’t be improved.
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Ep. 59 - Captain America: Civil War
It's late...but Andrew and CJ were able to bring you all a deep dive into the final installment of the Captain America series. We try to save as many people as we can. Sometimes that doesn't mean everybody.
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Ep. 58 - Ant-Man
Andrew and CJ dance with the Quantum Realm and do a deep dive into Ant-Man. This is awesome. It’s awesome, you know? We are breaking down walls, we're healing. It’s important... I ruined the moment didn’t I?
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Ep. 57 - Avengers: Age of Ultron
The sun's getting real low... but Andrew and CJ still found time to drop the Age of Ultron episode on Tuesday... on the West Coast.
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Ep. 56 - Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Andrew and CJ get serious with the MCU gamechanger Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Before we get started, does anyone want to get out?
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Ep. 55 - Guardians of the Galaxy
It's still Tuesday somewhere, and that means that it's finally time for Andrew and CJ to unveil their Guardians of the Galaxy episode. Listen as they do a dive deep and show their love for a super fun franchise entry, you will also hear the most real, authentic, hysterical laugh of my entire…
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Ep. 54 - Thor: The Dark World
Andrew and CJ reconvene after a short hiatus to continue the "LaRorder" with Thor: The Dark World. We might be crazy, but there's nothing more reassuring than realizing that the world is crazier than you are.
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Ep. 53 - Iron Man 3
Andrew and CJ round out the Iron Man trilogy with Iron Man 3 and it's a lot to unpack. A famous man once said, 'We create our own demons.' Who said that? What does that even mean? Doesn't matter. I said it 'cause he said it. So now, he was famous and that basically getting said by two well-known...
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Ep. 52 - The Avengers
Andrew and CJ finally make it to the first big team up in the MCU. It's a thrilling experience that leaves you with the elusive question: Have you ever tried shawarma? There's a shawarma joint about two blocks from here. I don't know what it is, but I wanna try it.
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Ep. 51 - Captain America: The First Avenger
Andrew and CJ jump headfirst into the very first Captain America movie. It's a bit of a love fest, but it's really not that surprising. This landscape's changing all the time.
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Ep. 50 - Thor
Our fiftieth episode! And the first episode to be a few minutes late. Fret not though, all 19 of you, cause this one's a doozy. Andrew and CJ dig into Kenneth Branagh's Thor. As far as being late goes... whatever I have done to wrong you, whatever I have done to lead you to do this, I am truly...
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Ep. 49 - The Incredible Hulk
The "LaRorder" continues with Edward Norton as The Incredible Hulk. Andrew and CJ tread lightly as to not disturb the delicate balance of this deep conversation. If we overshoot this by even the smallest integer, we're dealing with concentrations with extraordinary levels of toxicity.
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Ep. 48 - Iron Man 2
Andrew and CJ are officially two chapters into the "LaRorder" and continue to dive deeper into the MCU with Iron Man 2. We're about to get wet on this ride.
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Ep. 47 - Iron Man
Andrew and CJ begin the epic quest of tackling the MCU. The journey starts with Iron Man. It's a daunting task, but sometimes you gotta run before you can walk.
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Ep. 46 - A League Of Their Own
Andrew and CJ are joined by their friends Sarah and Pam to take a deep dive into the final chapter of the Hollywood Ball - A League of Their Own. Honestly, it was really hard to stop talking about this movie. But I guess...it’s supposed to be hard. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. The…
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Ep. 45 - 42
Andrew and CJ continue the Hollywood Ball with the movie 42. The movie's brilliant, we try to keep up...all future, no past.
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Ep. 44 - Moneyball
Andrew and CJ dive back into the final leg of the baseball universe - The Hollywood Ball. The first movie is the Oscar-nominated classic Moneyball. We have a lot of questions, but we know...when you get the answer your looking for, ya hang up.
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Ep. 43 - Icon or Whycon: The Clip Show
With CJ in transit, Andrew takes all 18 of you on a journey through some of his favorite moments on the show thus far. Hear them again...for the first time.
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Ep. 42 - For Love of the Game
Andrew and CJ wrap up the Costnerverse with "For Love of the Game". Feelings are spilled, opinions are shared, and they both learn the power of being able to clear the mechanism.
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Ep. 41 - Field of Dreams
Andrew and CJ continue the journey through the Costnerverse with the classic baseball movie Field of Dreams. What are you grinning at, you ghost?
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Ep. 40 - Bull Durham
Episode One of the Costnerverse...Andrew and CJ dive head first into Bull Durham - the movie that taught us that the only church that truly feeds the soul, day in and day out, is the church of baseball.
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Ep. 39 - Major League: Back to the Minors
Andrew and CJ round out the Major League trilogy with their friend Joe. Listen as CJ and Joe generously explain to Andrew how deeply this film is a work of baseball fiction. I'm not asking for too much. Just help the guy sitting next to you. Maybe you know something he doesn't.
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Ep. 38 - Major League 2
Andrew and CJ continue their Major League journey with the creatively titled Major League 2. I wanted to see this movie, but it was only out for two and a half hours. I did hear however that it was in focus.
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