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Akira Yamaoka is one of the most celebrated names in video game soundtracks. This week, Josh attempts to figure out where Jack ranks songs from his collective works. How well does father know son?

In this episode, we finish up a conversation started in the previous offering; placing video games into categories that read like a high school yearbook's superlative section. For those interested in creating their own list like the one we used, here is the link: About Me: Video Games | grids.fun

In this episode, we take a look at ten out of twenty different categories of video games and give our insight into the titles that we think best qualify. There is some definite controversy here, but also some really great games.

With Jack inundated with working on the school play, Josh is once again left to his own devices. In this episode, he talks about the bassists in the genres of rock, funk and jazz that he believes to be the best of the best.

If you've ever played a video game, you know about the big bad...the final boss that stands between you and the end of the journey. In this episode, we look at our favorite encounters and talk about the criteria that we measure these bosses against to determine which ones are truly great, and which ones are simply good.

With Easter in the rear-view mirror, we take a moment to pause and discuss the best of the best in the realm of fictional rabbits. From actual members of genus lepus to humans dressed as such, we are up to our cottontails in bunnies!

Just because a show is targeted toward a younger demographic does not necessarily mean that it's specifically JUST for them. In this episode, we talk about cartoons that we believe are beloved, not just by children, but the adults in their lives as well. Get ready for some bangers, because we've packed this one full of them.

This episode is a two for one! In our second showcase, Jack revisits a topic we last discussed in season 2: films that shouldn't have had a sequel. Jack dips into his vast knowledge of the horror genre and highlights ten films he believes could have survived just fine without a follow-up. If you've ever thought "this series should have stopped with the first one", this is an episode for you.

Last March, we discussed what constitutes a great film. This March, we are leaning into the horror genre and asking what directors, lead actors, special effects artists and composers would most likely produce not only a horror film, but would drop an absolute banger? Our personal lists are surprisingly different...

We have been promising this for almost a year. From a seed that was planted way back in season three, we are finally bringing to fruition our playthroughs and retrospectives of the two biggest franchises in survival horror video games: Capcom's Resident Evil and Konami's Silent Hill. In this episode, we look at the first three games for both franchises and dole out flowers where they are due. Grab your radio, flashlight and favorite master of unlocking because we are headed through the hordes and the fog!

In this episode, we go all the way back to the 1970's and follow the history of home video games, picking the pinnacle for each generation. There is bound to be some controversy, but we will stand on business with these picks!

We don't often dip into the realm of comics, but in this episode, we jump in feet first and talk about our favorite villains from both the DC and Marvel comic book universes. All of our opinions are based SOLEY on the comic interpretations of the characters in question.

Its our first LMAPL of the season! In this episode, we dive deep into one of Josh's favorite artists of all time as we look at the discography of Michelle Zauner's project, Japanese Breakfast. Lovers of introspection, hope and melancholy will find something to grasp here. A link to the playlist is listed below:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FtQhYbnorzXBEptje41ly?si=7cbc4b1513694a9a

The conclusion of our two-part review of the Resident Evil and Silent Hill films! We will also share our favorites and least loved films of each franchise and then put them all in the same pile to give our top tens.

Video game-to-film adaptations are a mixed bag. Two of the biggest franchises to make the leap from console to projector are Resident Evil and Silent Hill. In this episode, we look at the first five live action offerings chronologically from both and give our honest opinions.

We talk about this genre. Like, a lot. In this episode, we etch in stone who we believe to be the best in the game. There are a couple who are (rightfully so) unanimous, but we do have a wild card or two up our sleeves. If you are looking for a place to start your horror journey, we have a pretty solid lineup.

Dead By Daylight is the premier survival horror online experience. In this episode, we discuss both our favorite killers available in the game as well as those we think overall are the best. Hide out until they pass and get ready to work on that generator while you listen to our picks.

In this episode, Jack takes the lead and talks in detail about his favorite horror films prior to 1960. There are a ton of classics to discuss, and we do our best to showcase his knowledge of the topic.

You see them when you go to the theatre. You see them for sale at stores. Movie posters have become a type of art that we as a society appreciate-and even hang in our homes. In the first episode of season four, we discuss our favorite movie posters and come to a stalemate in our rankings. Tara attempts to intervene. ..

Sometimes a cover song surpasses the original. Other times it's simply a better vibe than the original. What makes a cover great? We aren't sure, but we know what we like! A link to the playlist is listed below:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7zTeoUOXkmCjyDN4RnhcWt?si=5b52292f108b436a

The leaves are falling and spooky season is upon us. As two people who LOVE the season, we set-out in this episode to create a playlist that captures all of the Fall vibes.A link to the playlist is listed below:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4l2g5ocBf7S6z0MVa6m1Vf?si=43f8acaa663d440a

With Halloween pending, we sit down to create the ultimate playlist to get you in the mood while heading out to hunt down all of that delicious candy...the vibes are spooky, so put on your headphones and get ready to feel the season in all it's glory!A link to the playlist is listed below:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ecw9KT8kkDNxDkujMHzU2?si=fd6b08cd28994890

It's hard to believe we've been at this for three whole seasons. As has become our custom, we do a post-mortem on the year and talk about what we loved, what we hated and what we think worked best. See you all next week with season four!

It's an interesting amalgamation; holiday-themed films with heavy horror emphasis. Sometimes, that's what's needed, though to break the monotony of the standard fare. In this episode, we look at some of our favorite horror or horror-adjacent holiday films. Put on your Santa hat, your headphones, and grab the closest kitchen knife. We have a whole "slay" (haha) of goodies to hand out.

It's zero hour at the North Pole and all of the elves have vanished! It's time to assemble a crew of non-elves to help Santa push out the toys he needs to satisfy the nice list. We look at value and ability. There are some pretty amazing wild cards that make the list!

It's the time of year when our favorite streaming service gives us one of our favorite gifts! In this episode, we look at our top seven songs for 2025 as denoted by Spotify and put them together to make our famous fourteen-song playlist. We have changed the rules up a little since we did this last. Let's see if it's for the better...

The Pixar name almost always means a quality family film. Which ones are the best? In this episode Jack and Josh try their hand for a second time at emulating IGN's ranking of the ten best Pixar films of all time. Will this blind ranking be more successful than the last?

With Jack busy working on the school musical, we welcome our longest-tenured guest, Tara back to the podcast! In this episode, we tackle the granddaddy of all playlists: the road trip mix. We look specifically for songs that we think everyone in the car can sing along to. Link below!<iframe data-testid="embed-iframe" style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/5krBead1jfUXnbZCM9aqjP?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe>

The last time we tackled making a Rushmore, we looked at the villains of slasher films. This time we flip the coin over and talk about our favorite final girls; specifically the ones that objectively belong on the list. Taking into account all of the horror films that exist, we have a couple of surprises up our sleeves.

The saying goes that laughter is the best medicine. That is probably why comedic films are so popular. In this episode, we look at our favorite comedies for each decade going from the 1970's to the present. Join us as we watch what is considered "funny" evolve (or devolve).

In the world of gaming, what is the best way to highlight or denote accomplishment in a particular game? What pushes the narrative along and gives the player a goal to achieve? The short and simple answer: boss battles. In this episode, we spend time recounting our favorite encounters with non-final bosses from some of our favorite games. Whether it be the challenge of the encounter, the way it makes us feel or simply how much fun we are having, these bosses are the ones we don't mind facing multiple times.

The word of the day for this episode is "house", as we look at two underground darlings of the found footage genre; The Houses that October Built and Hell House, LLC. We compare and contrast the qualifying entries from each, ranking them withing their respective franchises and then throw them all together and give flowers/raspberries to those most deserving. Join us as we finish up this season's month-long celebration of Halloween!

They can't all be works of art. Sometimes we find ourselves attached to films that are flawed, or worse yet, just awful. As we continue our celebration of all things spooky, we spend this episode talking about the movies that we KNOW are bad, but we love to watch anyway; those true guilty pleasure romps through the scary and macabre that often bring more laughs than chills. Some of our picks will probably end up feeling controversial. Does our list match yours at all?

We talk a lot about horror films. Some get more love from us than others. In this episode, we double-down on the scares and share our personal selections for the best of the genre from the 1960's to present day. From haunting venues to the most terrifying recesses of the human brain; we are kicking off Spooky Season, 2025 the right way!This week's artwork is courtesy of Jack.

Jack leads the charge as we dive back into the world of making playlists with one of the better heavy metal, black metal, hard rock, psychedelic rock, arena rock bands. That's a lot of genres for a band to cover, much less excel at. This episode is focused on Ghost and their varied, eclectic catalogue. Use the link below to listen to the playlist we made:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1juAHScLQFXTONyxGOLXBx?si=33e7648e1cd042d2

With Jack on the sidelines due to homework, Josh dives in-depth into one of his favorite topics: video games. In this episode, he looks at the OG PlayStation and creates a top ten list of titles he believes no one should miss. This is sure to be controversial...

Sure, the actual Legion of Doom is a nice foil to the Justice League, but what if we open the door to fictional villains from all media franchises? Well, that's exactly what we do in this episode. We formulate a team consisting of thirteen of the worst of the worst. Will they be enough to overcome good for evil? We sure think so.

Copyright expiration comes for us all...when it does, who stands head and shoulders above the rest? In this episode, we look at the gamut of free-use characters and pick out the ones we think are the best. We definitely have some synergy at the top of our individual lists!

We all have them; those things that occupy space in our brains for long periods of time. Some call them obsessions, we call them our Roman Empires. Whether it be people. things or otherwise, we have a few to share.

The great time-wasters; a hobby and a lifestyle. In this episode we take a subjective look at the world of home video game consoles and mark those that we have an affinity for. With both of us being different types of gamers, the question begs to be asked: will we agree on any?

We have made it to 100 episodes! What better way to celebrate than to pit our favorite video game heroes against one another in a fight to the bitter end? Our list is comprehensive and includes the best-known of the lot. Who will end up on top? Thank you to everyone who has been with us from the beginning and additionally to those who have joined us along the way! Here's to the next 100!

The biggest compliment any given media can receive is to be re-created. In this episode we discuss what we believe to be the best of the best in the way of remakes. What makes a remake great? We have some ideas.

Sometimes, the best things need to be revisited. What happens when that retelling, or refresh creates a product that is inferior to the subject matter for which it was created? In this episode, we talk about the worst remakes in television, film and video games. Some things are better left alone. We've got a list for that.

You will believe a man can fly! As we finish up our two-part retrospective of the live-action Superman films of the past fifty years, we spend time in the Snyderverse and with the most recent iteration; James Gunn's Superman (2025). To conclude, we give each film we've discussed a letter-grade ranking and decide on our overall favorites. What films get our seal of approval and which do we believe to have been secretly designed and released by LuthorCorp?

Look up! Over the next two episodes, we will be doing a retrospective on the live-action Superman films of the last fifty years. Today, we look the Reeve/Routh entries. After we finish up next week, we will rank the entries and give our definitive opinion on which films we think are worth a watch and which ones are pure Kryptonite!

When you sit in The Chair on-set, there are certain expectations that need to be achieved before you can be known as one of the best directors. This week, we talk about our favorite directors and the ones that have the best resumes. We are back to our signature format this week with a collaborative top ten list! Thanks for listening!

Jack's back and that means we are back on the horror train. In this, our third Make Your Own Rushmore, we look at the best of the best villains in the world of slasher films and create our version of the iconic monument. Thanks for listening!

Continuing our conversation from last week, Kevin and Josh round out the decade by discussing the best songs from 1995 through 1999. To close-out, we offer you this month's Let's Make a (Play)list, our longest playlist to date. Links to the playlist below. Thanks for listening!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ctevhuUxYWz5pf7yg5RVh?si=58520d0edf504558

With Jack out of pocket this week, we welcome our first special guest of the season, DJ2K, Kevin Manning. Kevin is a first-time guest, long-time listener and someone who knows a LOT about our topic this week; hip-hop in the 1990's. This week, we begin by discussing our picks for the best songs of the genre for the years 1990-1994. Thanks for listening!

Everyone has a rival. It may be someone you love and respect and it may be someone you despise. In this episode, we look at the best rivalries in all realms of fiction. Jack's number one takes Josh by surprise, and it's great.