The Novice Elitists Film Podcast

Caleb and Eric are back in the bar, this time discussing a new release film by acclaimed director Christopher Nolan. Long in the annuals of TNE history have Eric and Caleb clashed their proverbial swords with their differing thoughts on Nolan's filmography. Will his vision for The Odyssey finall bridge that gap? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on July 19th, 2026.   You can find Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements:   https://tnebendingtheelements.podbean.com/   And you can also find more Caleb and Eric on Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway, https://guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.co   As well as Romulans Bearing Gifts:   Star Trek: Romulans Bearing Gifts   And over on the Prognosis Negative feed: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative   And check out Sean, Eric and Isaac as the hosts of The Best Picture Podcast: The Best Picture Podcast

Eric and Caleb are back in the bar to continue the discussion they started in the last bonus episode. They take some more about Andor and Rogue One, as well as the prequel era of Star Wars. They also dive deep into the 28 Days Later films, mostly centered on the 2nd and 4th films. They also go off on a long discussion about their differing perspectives on modern Doctor Who. (This section contains full spoilers for all seasons of modern doctor, so if you'd like to skip that, it begins at the start of the episodes and ends at approx. 31:20)   This episode was recorded on April 11th, 2026.    You can find Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements: https://tnebendingtheelements.podbean.com/   And you can also find more Caleb and Eric on Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway, https://guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com   As well as Romulans Bearing Gifts: Star Trek: Romulans Bearing Gifts   And over on the Prognosis Negative feed: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative   And check out Sean, Eric and Isaac as the hosts of The Best Picture Podcast: The Best Picture Podcast

The Jedi Council are back in session as the crew of Isaac, Sean, Eric, Steve, Carl, and Caleb return to discuss yet another Star Wars film, this time looking at The Force Awakens! Will this return still look triumphant 11 years later? Will third time be the charm for Isaac and Caleb's coverage of this film? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on May 18th, 2026.   And follow Caleb and Isaac on their other feed, Bending the Elements: Bending the Elements: An Avatar Podcast | The Novice Elitists (podbean.com) Check out Sean, Isaac and Eric on The Best Picture Podcast.  The Best Picture Podcast | Libsyn Directory As well as their other show, The 1001 Movies Podcast: https://1001moviespodcast.libsyn.com/   And check out Sean and Steve on their other podcast, The Cabot Cove Confab Podcast: https://thecabotcoveconfab.libsyn.com/ And listen to more of Carl, Isaac, Caleb, Sean and Eric over on their Star Trek podcast, Romulan's Bearing Gifts: Romulans Bearing Gifts: The Star Trek Podcast | Libsyn Director And on Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway https://guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com And follow Eric on twitter @Bullitt33   And check out Steve's horror movie/Dead by Daylight youtube channel!  Spooky Media Reviews - YouTube  

Eric and Caleb are back in the bar for another bonus episode, this time discussing some of the books they've been reading in 2026. Eric discusses his dip into the Horus Heresy series, as well broaching into the warhammer 40k video games, and they also discuss The Gunslinger, Blood Meridian and many more topics.    This episode was recorded on Apr. 11th, 2026.   You can find Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements: https://tnebendingtheelements.podbean.com/   And you can also find more Caleb and Eric on Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway, https://guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com   As well as Romulans Bearing Gifts: Star Trek: Romulans Bearing Gifts   And over on the Prognosis Negative feed: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative   And check out Sean, Eric and Isaac as the hosts of The Best Picture Podcast: The Best Picture Podcast

Isaac and Caleb are back on the beat looking at another manga that relates to a recent OVA they've covered, this time looking at the source material for Bio Hunter! Will they enjoy the story on the page as much as they did on the screen? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on May 3rd, 2026.    You can find more of Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements: https://tnebendingtheelements.podbean.com/   And you can also find them all on Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway, https://guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com Romulans Bearing Gifts: Star Trek: Romulans Bearing Gifts And over on the Prognosis Negative feed: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative   And check out Sean, Eric and Isaac as the hosts of The Best Picture Podcast: The Best Picture Podcast

Isaac, Caleb and Eric are back in the bar for another bonus episode, this time discussing Amazon's upcoming James Bond film, Eric's thoughts on the Stranger Things finale, Radu Jude's Dracula and Don't Expect Much From the End of the World.    This bonus episode is a composite of several episodes recorded in early 2026.    You can find more of Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements: https://tnebendingtheelements.podbean.com/   And you can also find them all on Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway, https://guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com Romulans Bearing Gifts: Star Trek: Romulans Bearing Gifts And over on the Prognosis Negative feed: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative   And check out Sean, Eric and Isaac as the hosts of The Best Picture Podcast: The Best Picture Podcast

Caleb and Isaac return to their long-lost series covering Video Game Based Movies, this time looking at the 1999 film Wing Commander! They've got Eric in tow for his first time on this series, and they're ready to jump back into some late 90s blockbuster fun. How will this one hold up in 2026? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on Jan. 1st, 2026.    You can also find more of Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements: https://tnebendingtheelements.podbean.com/   And you can also find them on Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway, https://guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com And Romulans Bearing Gifts: Star Trek: Romulans Bearing Gifts And over on the Prognosis Negative feed: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative

The interns over at the TNE archive have once again assembled some lost material found on an old hardrive, this time presenting two recordings (one from the summer of 2023, the other from early 2025.) In these discussions, Carl, Caleb & Eric discuss their thoughts on the state of modern science fiction films/television, as well pondering the Roddenberry Archive youtube channel and Eric's recent viewing of the Star Trek: The Next Generation movies.    You can find more of Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements: https://tnebendingtheelements.podbean.com/   And you can also find them on Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway, https://guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com And Romulans Bearing Gifts: Star Trek: Romulans Bearing Gifts And over on the Prognosis Negative feed: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative  

Isaac and Caleb are back to the wild world of Yukito Kishiro's Battle Angel Alita, as they pivot their attention away from the adaptations and focus the podcast spotlight on the first volume of the manga that kicked it all off.    This episode was recorded on May 8th, 2026.    You can also find more of Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements: https://tnebendingtheelements.podbean.com/   And you can also find them on Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway, https://guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com And Romulans Bearing Gifts: Star Trek: Romulans Bearing Gifts And over on the Prognosis Negative feed: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative

After getting lost in the back corner of the editing bay, we finally arrive at the final part of Caleb's look at the books he read in 2025. This one includes the last few books he read, as well as some of the stand out short stories.   Included in this episode: 1. Alien vs Predator: Hunter's Planet (1994) [David Bischoff] 2. The Haunting of Hill House (1959) [Shirley Jackson] 3. The Haar [2022] [David Sodergren] 4. Raptor Red (1995) [Robert T. Bakker] 5. Hangsaman (1951) [Shirley Jackson] 6. Dune (1965) [Frank Herbert] *Shorts Mentioned: 7. I Have No Mouth and I must Scream (1967) [Harlen Ellison] 8. A Matter of Traces (1958) [Frank Herbert] 9. The Tactful Saboteur (1964) [Frank Herbert] 10. Conan Collection [Robert E Howard] 11. Nightfall [1941] [Isaac Asimov]

Caleb and Isaac return to the bar for yet another speakeasy by the dynamic duo! Prior to their biohunter discussion, they ran through a variety of topics, including some of the prior OVAs they've covered, as well their thoughts on the Jurassic Park franchise and where it could go in the future. Isaac also has a bone to pick with Caleb after the release of Speakeasy Bonus 153. And if you're interested and hearing more about Isaac's journey with the academy awards, join him, Eric, and Sean over on the Best Picture Podcast: The Best Picture Podcast | Libsyn Directory You can also find Isaac and Eric discussing the whole of the Tron franchise, including Tron: Uprising, over on the Prognosis Negative feed: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative   This episode was recorded on Mar 1st, 2026.    Email the show at [email protected]   You can also find more of Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements: https://tnebendingtheelements.podbean.com/   And you can also find them on Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway, https://guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com And Romulans Bearing Gifts: Star Trek: Romulans Bearing Gifts

Johnny marks his long awaited return to the TNE feed as he and Caleb sit down for a semi-blind commentary on the 1985 Italian splatter film, Demons.    Email the show at [email protected]

Isaac and Eric are back in the bar for another bonus episode. They discuss acting style changes through the decades and how those changes influenced Star Trek, as well as discuss their experience with the Gundam franchise, especially SD Gundam.   Email the show at [email protected]

The Oltra Violent A-Rated Basement series once again gets a chance in the sun, as Caleb and Isaac are back for another OVA, this time looking at the 1995 neo-noir/body horror feature, Bio Hunter! How will this stack up as yet another entry in their looks at the various works by Yoshiaki Kawajiri? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on Mar 1st, 2026.    Email the show at [email protected]

The treasure trove of lost bonus marks its second entry, as we once again join Caleb, Eric, and Carl as they discuss the James Bond films and novels, with a particular focus placed on the films during the Craig and Brosnan eras, and they also discuss Carl's thoughts on the Michael Bay Transformers films.    This episode was recorded on June 23rd, 2023.   Email the show at [email protected]

Isaac and Eric are back in the bar for the third entry in their Redux series, taking a second look at the Michael Bay Transformers films. Will their tunes have changed in the four years since they did their commentary on it? And will Isaac's redemption arc with these films hold strong, or will he turn heel and roast this film on the coals? Find out now!   Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.   Listen to our prior commentary through your favorite podcatcher, or follow this link to download the audio: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-nqm96-122b2fc

It's spring cleaning time here at the TNE headquarters, and with a new batch of interns hard at work combing through the dusty cabinets and old hard drives in the TNE archives, we've uncovered a series of long lost bonus material from various recording sessions. We begin releasing this unearthed collection by looking at a discussion between Carl, Sean, Caleb and Eric from the summer of 2024 as they discuss various films related to the many works of Stephen King! As well as topics including Alien: Original Sing, Buckaroo Bonzai, The Twilight Zone and many more.   This episode is a collection of (lost) bonus material recorded in 2024.   Email the show at the [email protected]

Isaac & Eric return to their Transformers series as they once again discuss a Transformers G1 story, this time looking at the three part epic, The Ultimate Doom! We got decepticon betrayals, we've got human defections (sort of), we've got a mad scientist with a metal plate on his head--what more could you ask for?! Join your hosts as they break down this season 1 classic.    This episode was recorded on Nov. 24th, 2025.    Email the show [email protected]

Caleb returns for the third entry in his series looking at the books he read in 2025! Many more books are covered in this one, but this is not the end of his series as one more entry will be needed to close out the series. What will think of this set of books? Find out now!   Email the show at [email protected]   Books Included on this list: 1. Web (1979) [John Wyndham] 2. The Crysalids (1955) [John Wyndham] 3. The Andromeda Strain (1969) [Michael Crichton] 4. Alien: Sea of Sorrows (2014) [James A. Moore] 5. The Wendigo (1910) [Algernon Blackwood] 6. Mean Spirited (2024) [Nick Roberts] 7. Eaters of the Dead (1976) [Michael Crichton] 8. The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein (2015) [Kiersten White] 9. The Cavern (2019) [Alister Hodge] 10. Inferno (1321) [Dante Alighieri] 11. Domain (2001) [Steve Alten] 11. Jaws the Revenge (1987) [Hank Searls] 12. Alien: River of Pain (2014) [Christopher Golden] 13. Alien vs. Predator: Prey (1994) [Steve and Stephani Perry] 14. The Deep (1976) [Peter Benchly] 15. The Dark Crystal (1982) [A. C. H. Smith] 16. We Love you, Bunny (2015) [Mona Awad] 17. Vostok (2014) [Steve Alten] 18. Predator: Incursion (2015) [Tim Lebbon] 19. Watership Down (1972) [Richard Adams]

Caleb and Isaac are back in the bar enjoying some casual conversation, but this time they offer something different than their usual episodes. Isaac has been pondering the differences between the terms Conservation, Preservation, and Conservatism. This leads to a broader conversation involving video games, pandas, Indigenous history in Canada, and even Jurassic Park: The Lost World. This episode won't be for everyone, so if this doesn't sound interesting to you, check one of the other 154 bonus episodes currently on the feed.    This episode was recorded on Jan. 31st, 2026.   Email the show at [email protected]

Isaac and Eric have reunited to follow up on their Tales of the Jedi episode, but this time they've roped Caleb in as they finally examine the six part series, Tales of the Empire!   This episode was recorded on Jan. 11th, 2026.    Email the show at [email protected]

Isaac has once again sat Eric down in the back booth of the bar, and he's broken out his notepad and audio recorder as he interviews Eric on his thoughts on the semi-recently released Star Wars series, Skeleton Crew! How will Eric stand up to this intensive grilling? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on   Email the show at [email protected]

Caleb returns to the Flyin' Solo series as he jumps into the second part of his series looking at all the books he read/listened to in 2025! Join him as he looks at the books on his free-reading list (meaning the books not apart of the Through the Looking Glass, Darkly book playlist).    This episode was recorded on Dec. 30th, 2025.   Email the show at [email protected]   Books included in this episode:  1. Aliens: Phalanx (2020) [Scott Sigler] 2. My Sweet Audrina (1981) [V.C. Andrews] 3. The Only Good Indians (2020) [Stephen Graham Jones] 4. The Glass Hotel (2020) [Emily St. John Mandel] 5. Dune: House Atreides (1999) [Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson] 6. Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864) [Jules Verne] 7. The Godmakers (1972) [Frank Herbert] 8. Meg: Hell's Aquarium (2009) [Steve Alten] 9. False Gods (2006) [Graham McNeill] 10. Star Wars: Truce At Bakura (1993) [Kathy Tyres] 11. Sphere (1987) [Michael Crichton] 12. Aliens: Bishop (2023) [T.R. Napper] 13. Project Hail Mary (2021) [Andy Weir] 14. The Running Man (1987) [Stephen King] 15. Trouble with Lichen (1960) [John Wyndam] 16. Origins (2011) [Steve Alten] 17. Alien: Out of the Shadows (2014) [Tim Lebbon] 18. Galaxy in Flames (2006) [Ben Counter] 19. One (1988) [Richard Bach] 20. Foul Play Suspected (1935) [John Wyndham] 21. Sea of Tranquility (2022) [Emily St. John Mandel] 22. The Day of the Triffids (1951) [John Wyndham] 23. Chocky (1968) [John Wyndham]

Isaac & Eric are back on the beat covering some more Legend of Korra as Isaac finally achieves his goal of showing Eric the Book Two two-parter, Beginnings. Will Eric be able to hop into this not having seen the early parts of season 2 of the Legend of Korra? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on Aug. 16th, 2026.    Email the show at [email protected]

Isaac and Caleb are back in the bar for another composite bonus episode taken from a number of recordings during 2025. They discuss a wide array of topics including The Hammer Quatermass Films, their thoughts on the Tron franchise, as well as introduce a new retrospective to the podcast as Caleb lays out his concept for the Cinema Paradiso series!   This episode was recorded over several dates during the summer-through autumn of 2025.    Email the show at [email protected]    Chocky Opening title sequence (Music at the end of the episode) https://youtu.be/e3ztIDFU2P8?si=yR3y9bEYxRDU_P7G

Brianna and Caleb are back for their annual series discussing their favorite books of the prior year, this time discussing their favorites picks of 2025! What will they think of eachothers picks? Find out now! Caleb's pick: Watership Down (1972) Brianna's pick: Chain-Gang All-Stars (2023).   Email the show at [email protected]

Caleb and Eric are back in the bar for yet another bonus episode covering a wide array of topics, such as Zootopia, Francis For Coppola's Megalopolis, Tron: Ares and many more.   This episode was recorded on various dates from later half of 2025.   Email the show at [email protected]

2026 is in full swing, but before we close the door on 2025 Caleb has one again sat down to discuss the books he read/listened to during the prior year. This will once again be a multi-part series as he was devouring many different books this year. But before he jumps into it all, he'll kick off the series by looking at the books on his 2025 reading playlist, Through the Looking Glass, Darkly.    This episode was recorded on Dec. 30th, 2025.   Email the show at [email protected] Through the Looking Glass, Darkly reading list: 1. 1922 (2010) [Stephen King] 2. American War (2018) [Omar El-Akkad] 3. Wuthering Heights (1847) [Emily Bronte] 4. Secret Window, Secret Garden (1990) [Stephen King] 5. To the Center of the Earth (2020) [Greig Beck] 6. Alices Adventures in Wonderland/Through the Looking Glass (1865/1871) [Lewis Carrol] 7. The Library Policeman (1990) [Stephen King] 8. Cell (2006) [Stephen King] 9. Frankenstein (1818) Mary Shelley 10. The Sun Dog (1990) [Stephen King] 11. No Country for Old Men (2005) [Cormac McCarthy] 12. When the Sleeper Wakes (1899) [H. G. Welles] 13. Cujo (1981) [Stephen King] 14. The Terror (2007) [Dan Simmons] 15. Jane Eyre [Charlotte Bronte] 16. Pet Semetary (1983) [Stephen King] 17. I'm Thinking of Ending Things (2016) [Ian Reid] 18. Emma (1815) [Jane Austen]

Isaac and Eric are back in the bar for yet another Pilotsville episode, this time looking at the start of The Legend of Korra! What will our hosts think of this one? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on July 30th, 2025.

Caleb, Isaac and Eric are back in the bar to discuss a variety of topics, such as the Transformers 2007 Redux episode, Michael Bay's influence on horror, and more! Caleb also discusses his recent reading of the Jaws the Revenge Novelization, and his thoughts on the Predator expanded media.    This episode is a compilation of various recordings from 2025. 

Isaac & Caleb return for the second part of the newest branch of their DC retrospective, this time looking at The Green Lantern Corps! And to dig deeper into the heroes of the corps, they're jumping into a series of stories featuring Hal Jordan.    This was recorded on Dec. 7th, 2025.   Email the show at [email protected] or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader

Caleb and Eric are back in the bar for another bonus episode as the two get lost in conversation discussing a variety of topics, including the Dune novels and adaptations, as well as the films of Christopher Nolan. They also dig deep into the The Dark Knight films, after they both revisited the trilogy.   This episode was recorded on Dec. 31st, 2024.   And follow Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements:   Bending the Elements: An Avatar Podcast | The Novice Elitists (podbean.com)   And Join Caleb, Isaac & Eric on the Romulan's Bearing Gifts Podcast: Romulans Bearing Gifts: The Star Trek Podcast | Libsyn Directory   And their other movie podcast, Prognosis Negative: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative   You can also find Isaac & Eric as co-hosts of The Best Picture Podcast: The Best Picture Podcast | Libsyn Directory  

Isaac and Eric are back on the beat to continue their Redux series on Michael Bay's Transformers films, now arriving at the second feature in their journey as they discuss the 2009 blockbuster spectacular, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen! What will your hosts think of this one? Will Eric come away as positive as he did back in their commentary, and will Isaac be singing a different tune on this revisit? Find out now!    This episode was recorded on June 30th, 2025.    And follow Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements:   Bending the Elements: An Avatar Podcast | The Novice Elitists (podbean.com)   And Join Caleb, Isaac & Eric on the Romulan's Bearing Gifts Podcast: Romulans Bearing Gifts: The Star Trek Podcast | Libsyn Directory   And their other movie podcast, Prognosis Negative: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative   You can also find Isaac & Eric as co-hosts of The Best Picture Podcast: The Best Picture Podcast | Libsyn Directory  

The Marvel retrospective continues into its next leg as Caleb and Isaac begin their five part series looking at some of the lesser seen live action adaptations of marvel characters. The first on our list is the 1978 tv movie, Dr. Strange! What will your hosts think of this one? Find out now! *Note from the editor* Due to some technical difficulties on Isaac's end, sporadically throughout the episode minor pops or bits of static can occasionally be heard on Isaac's end. Most of it was easy to remove, what remains are the few scattered moments that couldn't be.    This episode was recorded on Dec. 7th, 2025.    Email the show at [email protected]

The Star Wars Redux series soars back onto the TNE feed as the Jedi Council is once again in session, with Steve, Sean, Eric, Isaac, and Caleb as they dig into the final entry in the original trilogy, Revenge of th--opps, I mean Return of the Jedi! Will there be enough tissues around for all the crying eyes as we say goodbye to our cast of heroes, and will that band of Teddy Bear warriors win over our hosts as they revisit this beloved childhood favorite? Find out now!    This episode was recorded on July 12th, 2025.   Check out Sean and Eric on The Best Picture Podcast.  The Best Picture Podcast | Libsyn Directory As well as their other show, The 1001 Movies Podcast: https://1001moviespodcast.libsyn.com/   And check out Sean and Steve on their other podcast, The Cabot Cove Confab Podcast: https://thecabotcoveconfab.libsyn.com/ And listen to more of Caleb and Eric's ramblings on their Star Trek podcast, Romulan's Bearing Gifts: Romulans Bearing Gifts: The Star Trek Podcast | Libsyn Director And on Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway https://guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com And follow Eric on twitter @Bullitt33   And check out Steve's horror movie/Dead by Daylight youtube channel!  Spooky Media Reviews - YouTube

The DC retrospective is back on The Novice Elitists Podcast as Isaac and Caleb kick off their next exploration of a DC comics character, this time looking at several different heroes that are all part of the famed Green Lantern Corp. But before they begin their journey proper with their first spotlight Lantern, they chose to first introduce the series with a look at the 2003 crossover between DC comics and Looney Toons! Join us as we see how Duck Dodges handles his new found Green Lantern Powers, in Green Loontern!

Christmas has arrived on the TNE Feed and for the first time for this podcast Eric has selected a pick for the holidays as he and Caleb discuss the 1984 BBC adaptation of Box of Delights! What will your hosts think of this six part serial? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on Nov. 23rd, 2025.    Email the show at [email protected] 

The Holidays have returned at the TNE studios and with your hosts busier than normal this year, in order to fill out some missing slots in the schedule it seemed an appropriate time to return to the TNE Archives to see what bonus episodes are still waiting for their chance in the spotlight! And today we release a discussion Caleb and Isaac had about Caleb's recent fascination with Snow Bros, our current video game diets, Redlettermedia and more!   This episode was recorded on June 27th, 2025.

The James Cameron Stragglers Series rounds out to its penultimate series, as Caleb, Eric and Isaac arrive at the 2019 film he produced and wrote, Alita: Battle Angel! And since this one is tied into cybernetics and robotics, they brought along the Robominister himself, Carl to join them as they discuss how this adaptation stacks up in the filmographies of James Cameron and director of the film, Robert Rodriguez. What will they think of this one? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on Nov. 16th, 2025.    Email the show at [email protected]

With the James Cameron Stragglers series nearing it's conclusion, that means Alita: Battle Angel is about to hit the TNE feed! But before we get to that film, Isaac and Caleb are once again paying off old debt by fulfilling their promise to first cover the 1993 OVA, Battle Angel Alita! And this is a tie in to our James Cameron series, they've tagged in Eric to join in the basement as they discuss this iconic OVA.   This episode was recorded on Nov. 2nd, 2025. 

The return of the Cameron series continues into it's most obscure vein yet, as Isaac, Eric and Caleb look back on a mostly forgotten venture by old Double J Jeff Cameron, as they discuss the tv pilot for Dark Angel. What's this? An unexpected return of the pilotsville series?! What will your hosts think of this one? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on Nov. 2nd, 2025.     

The Cameron Series rolls along, but in between recordings the trio of Isaac, Eric and Caleb take a break to discuss some of more pressing matters, such as the pros and cons of different heights, local drinks they like, their thoughfs on can openers, and more! Caleb also brings out his pitch fork to gives some pokes to his old pal Lance Henriksen, and they also learn Eric's history with OVAs. All in all, it's just another fun day in the bar.   This episode was recorded on July 21st, 2025.   Email the show at [email protected]

The boys are back to continue into the second leg of the James Cameron Stragglers series as they discuss the 1995 film, Strange Days! Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, and co-written by Cameron, even though this one was not directed by our boy Jimmy C, his finger prints are smudged all over this one. What will Isaac, Eric and Caleb think of this underseen tech-noir thriller? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on Sept. 1st, 2025. 

#25 The Monster Mash series returns for it's next entry as Caleb, Isaac and Eric jump into King Kong (1976) to see how Dino De Laurentis and John Guillermin handle the classic story. What will your hosts think of this often derided mid 70s epic? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on June 29th, 2025.   Email the show at [email protected]  

Isaac and Caleb are back in the bar for the final outing in their 2025 Halloween Spectacular! There's trouble in the speakeasy as Caleb is too drunk to tend bar, and the Halloween patrons are getting a bit out of hand. Will watching and discussing Isaac's Halloween pick ease their spirits? And will anyone help them with these out of control customers?! Join your hosts and find out, as they discuss the first episode of Mona the Vampire!   This episode was recorded on Sept. 7th, 2025 (imagine it's Halloween!)   Email the show at [email protected]  

The Halloween Season is entering it's final leg, and before Isaac's Halloween spectacular can get it's chance in the autumn sun, first the boys have to finish up Caleb's Screaming with a Smile series, with Return of the Living Dead!    This episode was recorded on Oct. 5th, 2025.    Email the show at [email protected]

Screaming with a Smile slides into it's third entry as Caleb and Isaac return to the bar with the 1985 vampire classic, Fright Night! Will there be some chuckles with the chills in this one? And how will Richard Edlunds effects stack up against what we've already seen this Halloween? Hit play and find out!   This episode was recorded on Sept. 21st, 2025. 

Caleb and Isaac continue their Halloween festivities as they look at the second part of their Screaming with a Smile series, Chopping Mall! Long in the annuals of TNE history has Caleb promised to cover this episode, and because of this pick not only answering those promises, but it's also the first taste of Roger Corman on this feed, your hosts decided they couldn't do this one as a duo and have brought on some special guests! Not only are Sean and Eric in tow for this one, but Carl has one again graced the speakeasy to discuss some robo-fun. Join your hosts as they dive into this hoot of a fun a time.   This episode was recorded on August 23rd, 2025.    Email the show at [email protected]    And Join Isaac are Eric as they go through the Tron series over on the Prognosis Negative feed: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative Check out Sean, Eric and Isaac as the trio of hosts on The Best Picture Podcast.  The Best Picture Podcast | Libsyn Directory   And check out Sean and Steve on their other podcast, The Cabot Cove Confab Podcast: https://thecabotcoveconfab.libsyn.com/ And listen to more of Caleb, Carl and Eric's ramblings on their Star Trek podcast, Romulan's Bearing Gifts: Romulans Bearing Gifts: The Star Trek Podcast | Libsyn Director   And on Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway https://guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com And follow Eric on twitter @Bullitt33   And follow Caleb and Isaac on their other feed, Bending the Elements: Bending the Elements: An Avatar Podcast | The Novice Elitists (podbean.com)  

The Halloween season is officially here for the TNE feed, as Caleb and Isaac begin this year's Hallowween series, Screaming with a Smile! A four part series looking at 80s horror comedies, beginning with the 1986 zombie/alien worms bonanza, Night of the Creeps!   This episode was recorded on   Email the show at [email protected]

With Halloween right around the corner, Caleb has once again cooked up a Halloween series for this years spooky festivities. During Halloween of last year, Caleb got Eric, Sean and Isaac to watch and discuss the 1984 horror comedy Night of the Comet. And due to Isaac's enthusiastic reception, Caleb was inspired to assemble the four part 80s horror comedy series they'll be doing this year, and since this Night of the Comet discussion is so tied into the conception of this soon to be released series, it seemed fitting to reupload it to the TNE feed as a primer for the episodes to come. So join us as we discuss this cult hit, and make sure to see the movie if you haven't!    This episode was recorded on Oct. 26th, 2024.   Email the show at [email protected]