This is Serious Business

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This is Serious Business

Panel discussions super serious things like movies, comics, books, games, and other geekdom.

  1. 97

    TiSB #123: Fear is the Mind Killer

    Things get spooky as we discuss our fears, horror movies good and bad (especially ones featuring Johnny Depp), and Christin's idea for a Sleepy Hollow episode.

  2. 96

    TiSB #122: Gone Girl

    A dynamic duo talks Gone Girl and how some things might be better if people were literal demons.

  3. 95

    TiSB #121: Citizen Sim

    We're joined by special guest Michael Solana, author of Citizen Sim: Cradle of the Stars. We discuss the future, technology, and fiction.

  4. 94

    TiSB #120: The Legend of Gordo the Puncher

    Guest panelist Tal joins us for Steve's first time ever DMing a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. He weaves a scenario full of drama, love, deception, and (most of all) punching.

  5. 93

    TiSB #119: Feeling Sick and Kevin Smith

    A plucky panel (including a sick Jeff) teams up to discuss Kevin Smith's storied career, including his latest project: Tusk.

  6. 92

    TiSB #117: Making it up as we go

    We come up with what we're talking about live, leading to a merry romp through music, the upcoming death of Wolverine, fighting games, horrible movies, and the "found footage" trend.

  7. 91

    TiSB #116: MCU I See You

    We go back to our roots with a retrospective on "Phase Two" of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, plus our take on the upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron.

  8. 90

    TiSB #115: Scottish Doctors and Angry Eyebrows

    Our resident Whovians attend a midnight theater showing of the season premiere of Doctor Who, Deep Breath. We talk Peter Capaldi, Clara, and our hopes (and fears) for season 8.

  9. 89

    TiSB #114: Fantasy Summer Box Office Finale!

    A victor emerges in our closest Fantasy Summer Box Office game ever! There were many surprises, including Guardians of the Galaxy, Godzilla, and the massive bombing of Expendables 3.

  10. 88

    TiSB #112: Guardians of the Galaxy

    What exactly constitutes a daughter of Thanos? What was in those blue drinks? And why is wood invulnerable to bullets and explosions? Also, this movie is great.

  11. 87

    TiSB #106: Shanghai Swede

    Marcus returns and talks about barely surviving Shanghai. We learn about Chinese culture, media, and hospitals.

  12. 86

    TiSB #103: The Future, Past

    A dynamic duo reviews and discusses Bryan Singer's long awaited return to the X-Men franchise, Days of Future Past. Spoiler alert, it's fine.

  13. 85

    TiSB #100: Spider-Centennial

    The G1+ panel reunites for to celebrate our 100th episode with a ridiculous romp through The Amazing Spiderman 2. Toasts and disagreements are abundant.

  14. 84

    TiSB #99: Retcon

    An all bro panel talks Lucasfilm's recent Star Wars Extended Universe announcement. Then, we get serious about our love/hate relationship with conventions.

  15. 83

    TiSB #97: Purple Weddings and a Funeral

    It's a mega episode! The panel delves into Game of Thrones season 4, then Rob hosts the draft for Fantasy Summer Box Office 2014 (with Ben participating in spirit).

  16. 82

    TiSB #95: Two by Two

    TiSB gets biblical as we dive into Noah and other biblical films; plus it's Trailer Time for X-Men: Days of Future Past and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

  17. 81

    TiSB #94: Late Night Lunacy

    An iron three panel discusses late night comedy television in all its surprisingly dramatic glory, everything from SNL to Craig Ferguson to The Colbert Report. Also, Bastille is here! (Bastille is not actually here)

  18. 80

    TiSB #93: The Dude Abides

    It's a Coen-cast! The panel delves into dudeism before sweeping through Miller's Crossing, Fargo, and more! Just like Jeff, the brothers have no idea how to end each movie.

  19. 79

    TiSB #92: Historically Accurate

    Christin leads an iron 3 panel through 300: Rise of an Empire, then discusses some actual historical fiction.

  20. 78

    TiSB #91: …Beyond all Rational Thought

    Rob and Jon are joined by special guest Kyle (KYLE!) to bust some ghosts in honor of Harold Ramis. Don't cross the streams.

  21. 77

    TiSB #90: All Aboard the Underwood Express

    TiSB returns with a beefy discussion of Guardians of the Galaxy, House of Cards season 2, the new Fantastic Four, and HBO's True Detective.

  22. 76

    TiSB #89.5: Goodnight Sweet Prince

    TiSB bids a fond farewell to Marcus, who is off to China for more adventures. See you, space cowboy.

  23. 75

    TiSB #89: Improvisode

    An iron three panel takes an unplanned journey through Community, Nicolas Cage, and how Jubilee might someday save the X-Men (hint: never).

  24. 74

    TiSB #88: Hearthstoned

    Guest panelist Chris joins us for a discussion on this year's hilarious Superbowl and Blizzard's new free to play CCG, Hearthstone. Discussion ranges from casual play to advanced strategy.

  25. 73

    TiSB #86: HULK SMASH! …into ebook market

    We dive into the wonderful world of screenwriting, and thoroughly review FilmCritHulk's new ebook, Screenwriting 101. Plot holes! Hero's Journey! Star Wars/Star Trek! Wine! SMASH!

  26. 72

    TiSB #84: Welcome to 2014

    A five person panel kicks off the new year with a recap of 2013's major ups and downs. Then we take a peek into the next 12 months of media madness.

  27. 71

    TiSB #83: Hobbits & Cumberdragons

    It's that time of the year again! That's right, Peter Jackson movie time! A dynamic duo takes a deep look into The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Smaaaaaaaaaaawwwg.

  28. 70

    TiSB #82: Let’s Roll

    The panel goes on its very first adventure in the mysterious world of Dungeons & Dragons. It does not end well... Featuring: Marcus, Jeff, Christin, Steve

  29. 69

    TiSB #81: Doctors Who

    Jon hosts a special Thanksgiving look at the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special: The Day of the Doctor. Plus the debut of a new TiSB companion!

  30. 68

    TiSB #80: Catching Fire

    Happy Thanksgiving! TiSB celebrates this feasting day with an ironic hour of discussion on The Hunger Games: Catching Fire!

  31. 67

    TiSB #79: Magical Kingdoms

    The panel tackles the new trailer for Maleficent, then takes a walk down memory lane with favorite fables, folklore, and "Disney" stories.

  32. 66

    This is Serious Business #77: Wiggin’ Out

    Christin hosts as she and Jon navigate the upcoming blitzkrieg of Marvel films, then Michelle hops in for a panel review of Ender's Game. Spoiler alert: It's kinda meh.

  33. 65

    This is Serious Business #76: Oktoberween!

    Beer! Candy! Mega Panel! Drinking Games! It's TiSB's special holiday episode spectacular: Oktoberween!

  34. 64

    This is Serious Business #75: You’re All a Bunch of Nerds

    The Panel gets serious as we discuss the positive and negative perceptions of "Nerds", plus we dive into trailers for the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary and Batman: Arkham Origins.

  35. 63

    This is Serious Business #74: Defying Gravity

    TiSB talks NYCC and Alfonso Cuaron's Gravity while enjoying some fine spirits. This week's episode is... *sunglasses* out of this world.

  36. 62

    This is Serious Business #73: The Kids Aren’t Alright

    The panel discussed the sub-genre of "Kids in Peril" and checks out the latest trailer for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Also, we learn that Jon love Metallica. Featuring: Jeff, Jon, Michelle, Christin

  37. 61

    This is Serious Business #72: SHIELD Your Liver

    The bros of TiSB talk about Agents of SHIELD over several (dozen) beers. Bro-fights, bromances, and bro-fists ensue.

  38. 60

    This is Serious Business #71: Fall Previewing

    An Iron 3 panel talks Fall Television and the modern economics of gaming. Also, Marcus determines who would win in a battle between 90's Hulk Hogan and Spiderman.

  39. 59

    This is Serious Business #70: My Robot Friend

    Rob, Christin, and Marcus are joined by special guests! Plus spinoffs and the trailer for Escape from Tomorrow, oh my!

  40. 58

    This is Serious Business #69: Spirited.

    Jeff and Jon dynamic duo their way through the Robocop reboot, Hayao Miyazaki's storied career, and the new face of comic book movies. TiSB is back!

  41. 57

    This is Serious Business #68: Just Like Prometheus…

    Christin and Michelle share some wine and talk World's End, all while Michelle is introduced to our favorite movie.

  42. 56

    This is Serious Business #67: Alternative Mainstream

    Jon reviews Kick Ass 2 while an Iron 3 panel discusses comics beyond the DC/Marvel Universe, plus how to build worlds!

  43. 55

    This is Serious Business #66: Doctor F***ing WHO?

    Multiple panels participate as we take on Peter Capaldi as The Doctor, the return of Newsroom, The International 3 finals and WCS, and the finale of Fantasy Summer Box Office!

  44. 54

    This is Serious Business #65: Shut Up and Take My Money!

    Rob takes up the hosting mantle as the team dives into Spike Lee's Oldboy remake, Snowpiercer, Elder Scrolls Online, Valve's The International, modern marketing, and more! It's a metric ton of wallet-damaging fun!

  45. 53

    This is Serious Business #64: Dinosaur Armies & the Age of Ultron

    Marcus outlines his perfect dinosaur army as he joins Jeff, Christin, and Rob to delve into 47 Ronin and a full roundup of SDCC news.

  46. 52

    This is Serious Business #63: Drunken Boxing

    Steve rejoins the cast and gets drunk with Marcus and Jeff! We discuss fighting games, Batman/Superman crossovers, and the Steam summer sale. Miraculously, we don't pass out!

  47. 51

    This is Serious Business #62: Jaeger Bomb

    An iron 3 panel takes on nerd news, then is pleasantly surprised with Pacific Rim. Rob hits the hard liquor. Featuring: Michelle, JONROB

  48. 50

    This is Serious Business #61: Mythical Mayhem

    This week we dive into movies that critics hate but we dig, plus an in depth discussion of the sword & sandals genre. It's one mythical episode of TiSB!

  49. 49

    This is Serious Business #60: Rebooting Robots

    The G1 panel reunites to discuss the new series Beware the Batman, then it's trailer time with Escape Plan, followed by the Terminator reboot news.

  50. 48

    This is Serious Business #59: She Blinded me with Science

    We welcome guest panelist Alex (check out her Youtube channel, BiteScized) to discuss life according to data, and the science of dreaming.

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