Harmonica Brothers Variety Show

The guys are back for another episode! This week, they discuss the various stories in which they’re currently invested.  Matt talks about his passion for WWE and the tale being told about The Bloodline while Khy addresses his appreciation for the latest campaign of Critical Role and Sam discusses the quality of The Penguin and his newfound appreciation for Naruto.

Join Sam, Khy, and Matt as they return to discuss the cancellation of Star Wars: The Acolyte. Were the guys surprised?  What, if any, were the problems with the show and the story it tried to tell? What do they think about the claims of The Acolyte’s “wokeness” and do such claims inhibit a deeper critique of a story’s possible flaws?

Wow. Our first new episode in over 2 years! Today, the guys share their thoughts on The Acolyte and discuss their issues with the overall direction of the Star Wars franchise.

On this episode, the guys discuss Attack on Titan, Mr. Robot, and Star Trek: Picard before reviewing Batman's newest big-screen adventure.

On this episode, the guys discuss the fantastic anime Attack on Titan and share their views on open-world video games.

As we reach the one year anniversary of the Harmonica Brothers Variety Show, the guys share their thoughts on the now completed Book of Boba Fett before turning their attention to Peacemaker and the Legend of Vox Machina.  

Join the guys as they discuss subtitled vs dubbed anime and debate the issue of spoilers in pop culture.

On today's episode, the guys discuss a whole bunch of topics including the Book of Boba Fett, Hawkeye, the Matrix, and the Wheel of Time.

Khy and Matt have started watching the live-action adaptation of Cowboy Bebop. Join us as the guys share their thoughts on the show and then return to a discussion of adaptations, in general.  

The guys liked the Avengers Draft so much that they're doing it again.  Only this time, they're drafting Star Trek characters.  Join Sam, Matt, and Khy as they draft their ideal Star Trek bridge crews.  Note: this episode was originally recorded in September.

After a nearly seven-week hiatus, the Harmonica Brothers are back!  In honour of the upcoming 1000th episode of One Piece, Khy shares his thoughts on this long-running series as Matt and Sam try to understand the appeal of the show.   Also, the guys discuss tabletop RPGs and their ongoing game based on Star Wars Legacy.  

In today's episode, the guys share their thoughts on the new Star Wars anime series before discussing their opinions regarding the latest MCU movie.

*Insert NFL draft music* It's time for the first annual MCU Avengers draft! Join the Harmonica Brothers as they draft the next team of avengers, which we predict to appear some time in late phase 5.

Join the guys as they share their opinions on the the new Masters of the Universe series. 

Join the Harmonica Brothers as they debate The Bad Batch and its failure to move beyond old characters and the rebels vs. Galactic Empire dynamic.  Then listen to the guys discuss the kinds of stories that they would like to see explored in The Bad Batch and future Star Wars projects. 

On this episode, the guys discuss the question of what makes someone more than a casual fan of a property.  Also, what happened to all of the clones between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope? 

On today's episode, Khy and Matt try to convince Sam that the early seasons of The Simpsons are worth watching.  The guys also share their thoughts on the first 3 episodes of Loki.

The Harmonica Brothers discuss WWE and the state of pro wrestling!  Listen to the guys share their thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of the current product and talk about their favourite wrestlers and moments.

The guys return to their discussion of Neon Genesis Evangelion before turning their attention to a significant feature of adaptations.  Also, more Bad Batch talk.  

Today on the podcast we talk about the state of DC films in the light of new allegations leveled against Joss Whedon. We talk about Ray Fisher, DC films, and have plenty of chitchat. Keep in mind this was recorded in late January, before any of us had seen Zack Snyder’s Justice League.

Paprika, Your Name and Batman: Under the Red Hood. They're some of our favourites and we talk about them.

In this episode, the guys discuss the first 3 episodes of The Bad Batch and debate the successes and failures of Yasuke, the new anime series.  Plus, Sam shares why the new Mighty Ducks series is worth a watch for fans of the original movies.  

This was one of the first episodes we ever recorded! Bare with us on the tech issues but it’s worth it. In the aftermath of the MCU investor presentation, we muse about the possibility of Marvel flooding the market and suffering as a result, plus debate the positives and negatives of recasting T’Challa in the wake of Chadwick Boseman’s passing.

In this episode, the guys share their thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of the Falcon and the Winter Soldier and discuss the ways that the show addresses real-world, social issues.  Then, the guys reflect on Invincible - its successes, failures, and differences from the comic.  

In today's episode, the guys share their thoughts on Evangelion as well as the unfolding story of the MCU's Captain America before discussing comics and tv shows that ended abruptly and deserve a continuation.   

In this episode, the guys discuss their favourite TV comedies as well as share their thoughts on Invincible and the Falcon and the Winter Solider.  

In the final episode of our fan expectations series, the guys discuss Zack Snyder's Justice League before sharing their views on the most meaningful features of DC storytelling and the patience of the DC fandom.

Today's show is the penultimate episode of our fan expectations series. The guys get into the weeds on the MCU and post credits scenes, and how other marvel properties just feed into the MCU.

In this episode, the guys discuss Don Cheadle's War Machine, the MCU, and optimism in Star Trek. We date ourselves pretty terribly, so please forgive us. This episode was originally recorded in November 2020. The Harmonica Brothers Variety Show starts now!

Continuing our Fan Expectations series, Sam, Matt, and Khaiam look at the Trek fandom, how their expectations are met and dashed, and how Trek fans are some of the best. The Harmonica Brothers Variety Show starts now!

In the first episode of our fan expectations series, we look at Star Wars and its fans, and their hopes and toxicity, while unpacking the vitriol surrounding numerous properties and characters in the franchise.

In the first episode of the podcast, Matt, Khy, and Sam discuss Wandavision (up to episode 4), and then dive deep on whether anime is mainstream. The Harmonica Brothers Variety Show starts now!