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The Concession Stand
by Nick Howell
Every week, there is a flood of breaking news from the realms of pop culture and entertainment, and you’ve just arrived at the one destination that can break it all down for you: welcome to The Concession Stand. Nick and Andy cut through the clutter to give you a fast-paced and opinionated one-hour rundown of the news you need to know. Stay in step with the latest in pop culture – blockbuster movie releases, the hottest shows on television and streaming, and updates from the bleeding edge of entertainment technology. Find out what everyone else will be talking about tomorrow… today.
Episodes
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#66 Brooklyn Nine-Nine & TV Cancellations
Lots of big news happening in TV this week, seeing up's and down's, cancellations and renewals. While Brooklyn Nine-Nine got most of the spotlight, there was a myriad of other shows rustling about. This week, we wanted to cover the lifecycle of a television show, and some of the inner-workings…
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#65 Disney Domination
Avengers: Infinity War broke a BAJILLION dollars in record time, ELEVEN DAYS, and that got us thinking ... Disney is kinda running the world now when it comes to entertainment, but we don’t often hear their name associated with properties you’d expect, like Marvel or Lucasfilm. Of course, we know...
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#64 [Review] Avengers Infinity War
Nick & Andy break down and review Avengers: Infinity War! This is one of our special BONUS review episodes where we break down a big release and give a spoiler-filled take on it. ******MAJOR SPOILERS****** What worked? What didn't work? Where do we go from here? Be sure to check out the companion...
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#63 Avengers Infinity War & MCU Viewing Order
Avengers: Infinity War is coming out this weekend, and as we thought more about it, we never really paid attention to [or were given any reason to care] the Infinity Stones (Gems in the comics), where they were, or why they mattered in the grand scheme of things. So what we wanted to do in this...
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#62 Rampage & The Disaster Movie Revival
Rampage, the latest giant action movie with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, is based on a video game but we feel it falls into a much more important genre: The Disaster Movie. The disaster movie was a huge and surprising success in the 1970s, made a resurgence throughout the 90s and now we’re excited...
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#61 [Review] READY PLAYER ONE
Nick & Andy give their spoilerific review of Steven Speilberg's latest pop culture masterpiece, READY PLAYER ONE! Enjoy! Get your official swag at the Orbital Jigsaw Merch Store! We would love to bring you additional content such as long-form reviews, special episodes, and much more! To do so, we...
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#60 Netflix & The Oscars
Surprise! We told you we'd be back! This week, after much swirling controversy surrounding Netflix, the Oscars, and comments made by several A-List directors, we thought it apropos to weigh-in ourselves on what should and should-not qualify a film for the ability to be nominated for an Oscar. Be...
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#59 Mercy Christmas & Interview with Director Ryan Nelson
MERCY CHRISTMAS has made its official VOD debut, and we have the director of the film Ryan Nelson in the Concession Stand studio to talk about his journey as an independent filmmaker, and some intricacies of the making of the film that are sure to whet the appetites of horror/dark comedy fans and...
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#58 Star Wars The Last Jedi Review [SPOILERS]
Star Wars: The Last Jedi has officially arrived! Nick & Andy give their spoiler-filled full analysis of the latest installment of the Skywalker saga! What worked, what didn't, and our thoughts on where things go from here with Episode IX! Hopefully it goes without saying that you shouldn't listen...
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#57 Film Franchise Fatalities
Are we reaching the end of some of the biggest film franchises out there? If so, are we upset about it? Nick & Andy roundtable about the current slate of Franchises, how long they've been going on for, and what the industry looks like next! Get your official swag at the Orbital Jigsaw Merch…
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#56 The State of the Superhero Movie
As we close out 2017 with yet another pair of Superhero comic book movies, Nick & Andy reflect on the State of the Superhero movie. Are we done with them, or are they sticking around for a while? Do we really need origin stories anymore? What's the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe look…
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#55 Happy Thanksgiving!
Nick & Andy set aside the usual show format and take a moment to share what they're thankful for in 2017. Nick shares some stories of his transformation and journey over the course of the last couple of years from leaving the tech industry to living life behind a microphone, and Andy is excited…
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#54 Justice League Review
Nick & Andy weigh-in with a spoilerific review of JUSTICE LEAGUE! What they thought, what worked, what didn't work, and where things go from here! We also discuss the transition from Snyder to Whedon, how things are shaping up in the DCEU, and much much more! WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD! Get your...
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#53 SPIELBERG
Nick & Andy watched the new documentary on HBO by Susan Lacy, aptly titled SPIELBERG, chronicling the life and career of one of our favorite directors, Steven Spielberg. It's hard to find someone that has influenced an industry the way that Spielberg has influenced Hollywood. Steve Jobs? Michael...
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#52 Box Office Busted & Disney + FOX
In episode #49, we discussed how the consumption of content at home was evolving ... in this episode, we're tackling the movie theater experience, and how cratering box offices are leading to massive changes in the movie theater industry! Also, Disney is in talks to purchase the Film Division and...
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#51 Thor Ragnarok Review [SPOILERS]
Nick & Andy have both seen Thor Ragnarok and present to you their very spoiler-ific review, in addition to some of their own perspectives and commentary around the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Avengers, and what this has to do with various storylines, including The Infinity War! WARNING: Very heavy...
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#50 Interview with Sir Ian Dangerous on Halloween Horror History
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Happy Halloween, everyone! This week, Nick & Andy are joined by a fellow co-host from the Orbital Jigsaw Network to talk about the legacy and evolution of the horror genre! Sir Ian Dangerous from the Busted Wide Open podcast joins us to discuss all things...
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#49 Disney & Movies Anywhere
As much as we've raved about the happenings at the Box Office this year, there has also been a ton of development and growth around digital media and content, especially in the area of vehicles and mediums consumers use to watch movies. Amazon Video coming to AppleTV, perhaps the end of...
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#48 The Last Jedi & Blade Runner 2049
!!! SPOILER ALERT !!! Nick & Andy review both the final Last Jedi trailer that debuted during Monday Night Football, and after seeing Blade Runner 2049 give their full review of the film and key takeaways! Is Deckard a Replicant? Can Replicants reproduce? How did the film perform during its…
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#47 The Future of Film Scores
Nick & Andy wax poetic on the history of motion picture soundtracks and film scores, the composers we revere, and how there seems to be a changing of the guard taking place in modern movie music! Andy talks swapping soundtrack mix tapes, Nick tells the story of being the awkward kid with his...
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#46 The IT Factor
IT has proven to be an anomaly in the movie business, setting records, shattering expectations, and wow'ing movie-goers the last few weeks. Nick gives his feedback and review of the film, mostly because Andy is too terrified of clowns to actually go and see it. Game of Thrones starts production…
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#45 One Year Anniversary & Star Wars Directors
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, LISTENERS! After a couple of weeks off to celebrate, and to take a step back and evaluate the show, we're back with a better, more condensed, and focused format to take all of you into the second year! We start the show with some Quick Hits before heading to The Lobby, where we...
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#44 Reshoots, Set Safety, & Summer Movie Recap
An update on Game of Thrones S7E5 is followed by Nick & Andy running through some Quick Hits such as Thor: Ragnarok, Apple committing to original content, Netflix is in talks with Disney, and Val Kilmer lets it out that Kurt Russell actually directed TOMBSTONE. Over in The Lobby, we discuss the...
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#43 Disney Domino Effect
In a new commentary-driven format, and after a few Quick Hits, Nick & Andy weigh-in on the state of content distribution with James Cameron re-inventing 3D (again) on four more Avatar sequels, a dismal 2017 summer at the Box Office, and Disney kicking over the first major domino in what could be…
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#42 Atomic Blonde Ambition
The boys weigh in on Atomic Blonde, Nick binges Ozark, and Andy poop emoji's himself playing Friday the 13th. HBO gets hacked, Niantic is getting Pika-sued over their debacle in Chicago, and Doomfist makes his debut in Overwatch. Clooney channels his inner-Soderbergh, Renner gets a leading role,...
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#41 Dunkirk & San Diego Comic-Con Recap
Dunkirk and Valerian are both released... one is amazing, the other not so much. Game of Thrones continues to ramp-up, BRIGHT drops its first trailer, and JRR Tolkein is getting his own biopic. Tons of news out of San Diego Comic-con, and some notable things that we discuss in The Lobby that were...
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#40 D23 & San Diego Comic-Con 2017 Preview
Disney's D23 happened last weekend, and we recap all of the news, reveals, and general shock-and-awe that they left in their wake. Game of Thrones Season 7 premiered on Sunday and we give our highlights and impressions. Spielberg gets a documentary treatment, has two films coming out next year…
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#39 Blockbuster Fatigue
ANDY IS BACK! Back in studio in Los Angeles after a grueling 3 months in Europe, we are resuming our regularly scheduled program! We open the show with a discussion on Wonder Woman, introduce a new segment in TV/Movies called "Quick Hits," and talk about how everything is part of a Universe now....
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#38 XBox One X Marks the Spot
Between Apple WWDC and the Mecca of video gaming E3 happening over the last two weeks, we have been in absolute GEEK HEAVEN! We say goodbye to Adam West, Hugh Jackman to portray PT Barnum, Nick needs to speak to The Manager to discuss Wonder Woman pandering rhetoric, and Universal is opening…
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#37 Delay of Game
Video Games are not like movies, and their release dates seem to move as often as new ones are announced. Nick & Andy take a trip to The Lobby to discuss why this is, and how the hype associated with early release date announcements might be a huge misstep by companies when it comes to video…
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#36 International Intrigue
Andy is in Europe and has noticed that they don't believe the hype anywhere near as much as us Americans do. No billboards or heavy advertisement for entertainment. Is this due to the historic nature of architecture and landscapes, or is it simply a difference in societies between the two...
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#35 Hurry Up and Wait
Time between theatrical and digital releases is shrinking, and prices for games are dropping within weeks of initial release. Are we as consumers being too hasty and feeding into hype, buying things as soon as they're available? Should we be waiting a few weeks to save a few bucks and read…
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#34 Race to the Finish
Racing Games have been a mainstay of video gaming for decades, but as they have evolved, how have they changed? Andy watches The Expanse, Nick watches Bill Nye Saves the World, Jeff Goldblum returns to Jurassic Park, FOUR MORE AVATAR MOVIES, Netflix options a Scorcese gangster movie for $105M,...
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#33 Believe the Hype
Hype has become a normal everyday part of life, but does it ever get to be too much? Are we just getting so numb that it requires even MORE hype to get us hyped about each week's hot new thing? We ponder this is an EPIC episode aboard the Star Wars Hype Train following Star Wars Celebration in...
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#32 Modern Classics
In 20 years from now, what tv, movie, and video game content of today will be considered classics? Which do you envision your children going back and revisiting? Thor Ragnarok trailer looks amazing, Star Wars Celebration happening this weekend in Orlando, Anthony Hopkins calls Michael Bay a...
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#31 Going Long
How long is too long for a movie? And should that be a sole make-or-break reason of why you should or should not see a film? Andy has a Wrestlemania moment, Nick gives some updates on the site and new upcoming podcasts, Project Scorpio, Gamers Give Back, GenZ prefers streaming, Channing Tatum is...
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#30 Under Review
Tired of being misled by subjective reviews? We are too. Mass Effect launched and Destiny 2 is officially announced, Beauty & The Beast is crushing it, the Hulu Live beta is coming soon, new Spiderman and Justice League trailers dropped, Dave Chappelle is BACK, Gamestop begins shuttering stores...
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#29 The Madness of March
This week, Nick and Andy discuss how March is a gateway to the year of geekdom, and not just a basketball tournament. Vudu coming to AppleTV, Google launches an expensive Smart Jacket, and Quake and Unreal Tournament are making an epic return to gaming and eSports!
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#28 Data Dump
This week, Nick and Andy discuss how all carriers now offer unlimited data plans, and how this changes the way consumers consume content. Nick is fascinated with Horizon Zero Dawn, Andy gets the Nintendo Switch, Bitcoin is now worth as much as gold, and Spielberg is making another war movie!
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#27 Game Changer
With both XBox GamePass and PS Now, are we headed to a digital subscription "Netflix for video games" world? We say farewell to Bill Paxton, Nick loses his mind over new Alien: Covenant trailer, Facebook Video launches on AppleTV, and Horizon Zero Dawn amazes as we prepare for the imminent…
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#26 Shadow of the Bat
Batman has been around for almost 80 years, and still is one of the most prolific pop-culture icons ever. Nick and Andy break down why this is, as well as launch a new contest to see who can get more Oscar picks right!
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#25 Islands in the Stream
With so many streaming options and solutions, how do you know which is best for you? What does the future of streaming look like? With all of the big networks like Disney now getting on board, what does this mean for the future of digital entertainment?
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#24 We’re Getting Board
Board games bring people and families together. But as the classics turn digital, a whole new crop of social card and tabletop games are appearing.
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#23 Sportsball!
Millions of people watch the Super Bowl every year, including those of us geeks that don't partake in sports. Nick and Andy ponder what draws them to the event.
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#22 Everybody Gets A Trophy
It's awards season, and Andy and Nick break down everything you need to know about all of the different awards shows surrounding entertainment.
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#21 Flippin’ the [Nintendo] Switch
Nick and Andy reflect on holiday video game sales and the future of Gamestop, Apple's new original video content vision, Hulu going offline, and the legacy of Nintendo and how they have been a pivotal part of Geek lives for three decades!
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#20 Home is Where the SMART is
Nick and Andy dive head first into 2017 with news from CES, lots of TV and movie updates, and we break down the rise of the Home Assistants, where they are today, and where we would like to see them go in the future!
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#19 Twenty Seventeen
Nick and Andy look ahead at all-things coming in 2017!
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#18 Going Rogue (BONUS!)
Andy and Nick spoil everything in ROGUE ONE, breaking it down as hardcore fans, in this very special bonus episode.
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#17 2016 Year in Review
This week on The Concession Stand, Andy pays special tribute to Carrie Fisher, and do a review of all of the great things 2016 brought to the world!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Every week, there is a flood of breaking news from the realms of pop culture and entertainment, and you’ve just arrived at the one destination that can break it all down for you: welcome to The Concession Stand. Nick and Andy cut through the clutter to give you a fast-paced and opinionated one-hour rundown of the news you need to know. Stay in step with the latest in pop culture – blockbuster movie releases, the hottest shows on television and streaming, and updates from the bleeding edge of entertainment technology. Find out what everyone else will be talking about tomorrow… today.
HOSTED BY
Nick Howell
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