The guys start with a failed attempt to describe one of the the funniest new Youtube Channels which inspired this episode's name. They also discuss everything from devilish looking rabbits paired with Mario, to the Han Solo "A Star Wars Story" film getting a new director in the eleventh hour. Other topics discussed: the new Spiderman video game, ARMS, Shadow of the Colossus and the decline of the Summer blockbuster. Also Caleb got a Switch so you know they're going there.

The guys start with a failed attempt to describe one of the the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1YcR9t9yUM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">funniest new Youtube Channels</a> which inspired this episode's name. They also discuss everything from devilish looking rabbits paired with Mario, to the Han Solo "A Star Wars Story" film getting a new director in the eleventh hour. Other topics discussed: the new <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R2uvJqWeVg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spiderman video game</a>, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/jun/16/arms-review-nintendo-switch-fighting-game-fun-play" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ARMS</a>, <a href="http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/06/15/e3-2017-sony-provides-more-details-on-shadow-of-the-colossus-remake" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shadow of the Colossus</a> and the decline of the Summer blockbuster. Also Caleb got a Switch so you know they're going there.

Episode 16: Your IFR Clearance is fine

Summarizing this episode is a bit like trying to pitch "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" meets "Portal" meets "I Am Legend" as a potential video game - which actually occurs in this podcast. Ted gives a brief review of Wonder Woman and Zootopia before Caleb delves into the true news of the week: E3. Listen for thoughts on everything from Microsoft to Star Wars Battlefront II to Anthem.

Summarizing this episode is a bit like trying to pitch "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" meets "Portal" meets "I Am Legend" as a potential video game - which actually occurs in this podcast. Ted gives a brief review of Wonder Woman and Zootopia before Caleb delves into the true news of the week: E3. Listen for thoughts on everything from Microsoft to Star Wars Battlefront II to Anthem.

Episode 15: Early E3 News is WOKE

The guys return to largely make fun of Top Gun's plot and soundtrack while recognizing its cultural significance before diving into the critically acclaimed Portal 2 video game. Listen along as they try over and over to explain the mechanics of the game, or just YouTube it for a better understanding. Finally Caleb and Ted end with a discussion of Jaws and the beauty of accidents in hindsight. 

The guys return to largely make fun of Top Gun's plot and soundtrack while recognizing its cultural significance before diving into the critically acclaimed Portal 2 video game. Listen along as they try over and over to explain the mechanics of the game, or just YouTube it for a better understanding. Finally Caleb and Ted end with a discussion of Jaws and the beauty of accidents in hindsight.

Episode 14: Top Gun, Portal 2, and JAWS

A new sound for your ear follicles emerges before the guys discuss everything from Blade Runner and Jurassic Park to Silicon Valley and Fez. Also: is Mass Effect effectively (ha) done? They also talk though things as complex as copyright law and public domain in a way that is likely to make every lawyer on planet earth scream into the void while listening.

A new sound for your ear follicles emerges before the guys discuss everything from Blade Runner and Jurassic Park to Silicon Valley and Fez. Also: is Mass Effect effectively (ha) done? They also talk though things as complex as copyright law and public domain in a way that is likely to make every lawyer on planet earth scream into the void while listening.

Episode 13: Is that ... Music?

Caleb and Ted get the (literal) bad taste out of their mouths and jump right into Fez - the 2D* platformer with a twist (ha). The discussion about the groundbreaking and mind-bending game quickly turns (ha) to its creator and the culture surrounding games before shifting (ha) to the game's sound design where the guys have a disagreement. From there we hear how much Caleb just ADORES (read: abhors) the horror genre of film, particularly those that leave a gigantic piece of it to interpretation like The Shining. Silence of the Lambs gets quite the nod from Ted, and a minor one from Caleb but they both agree: not even Jodi Foster herself can look back on that southern accent and defend it.. Also, Caleb has never seen Jaws or Top Gun ... and Ted has never played Portal 2.

Caleb and Ted get the (literal) bad taste out of their mouths and jump right into Fez - the 2D* platformer with a twist (ha). The discussion about the groundbreaking and mind-bending game quickly turns (ha) to its <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Fish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creator</a> and the culture surrounding games before shifting (ha) to the game's sound design where the guys have a disagreement. From there we hear how much Caleb just ADORES (read: abhors) the horror genre of film, particularly those that leave a gigantic piece of it to interpretation like <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081505/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Shining</a>. <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102926/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Silence of the Lambs</a> gets quite the nod from Ted, and a minor one from Caleb but they both agree: not even Jodi Foster herself can look back on that southern accent and defend it.. Also, Caleb has never seen Jaws or Top Gun ... and Ted has never played Portal 2.

Episode 12: Fez, The Shining, and The Silence of the Lambs

The guys start with some (literal) coffee talk before diving into everything from "achievement (trophy) gaming" to using Minecraft as a way to create storyboards for movies. Caleb and Ted both confess their love for Roller Coaster Tycoon which is now available on iOS and other similar games, while Ted gives a relatively deep dive into The Handmaid's Tale. Finally they discuss the lunacy that is Nintendo's console nomenclature and release pattern as well as the #FyreFestival (look it up - you won't be disappointed) inspiring a movie less than two days after its disastrous ending.

The guys start with some (literal) coffee talk before diving into everything from "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achievement_(video_gaming)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">achievement (trophy) gaming</a>" to using Minecraft as a way to create storyboards for movies. Caleb and Ted both confess their love for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RollerCoaster_Tycoon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roller Coaster Tycoon</a> which is now available on iOS and other similar games, while Ted gives a relatively deep dive into <a href="https://www.hulu.com/the-handmaids-tale" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Handmaid's Tale.</a> Finally they discuss the lunacy that is Nintendo's console nomenclature and release pattern as well as the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fyrefestival?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#FyreFestival</a> (look it up - you won't be disappointed) inspiring a movie less than two days after its disastrous ending.

Episode 11: Nintendo's Fyre Festival

Ted and Caleb struggle with putting together thoughts around "Birth of a Nation" before hitting their stride with talk surrounding the Naughty Dog classic "Uncharted 2." Finally they talk about the Nazi propaganda film "Triumph of the Will" and begin to question their lives before revealing the next picks.

Ted and Caleb struggle with putting together thoughts around "Birth of a Nation" before hitting their stride with talk surrounding the Naughty Dog classic "Uncharted 2." Finally they talk about the Nazi propaganda film "Triumph of the Will" and begin to question their lives before revealing the next picks.

Episode 10: Birth of a Nation (1915), Uncharted 2, Triumph of the Will

The guys catch up on what Caleb has been playing (Kingdom Hearts - but why??), what Ted has been watching (Big Little Lies - wait, what??), and industry news. There was nothing this last week in film or video game worlds except the Scorpio announcement from Microsoft. So instead Ted and Caleb just talked about 90s cartoons like Hey Arnold!, Catdog, Roscoe's Modern Life and more! Just kidding. da da da Duuh Duuh da da da Duuh Duuh dun-dun-dun-duuuuh... Listen to this Episode Obi-Wan! You're our only hope!

The guys catch up on what Caleb has been playing (Kingdom Hearts - but why??), what Ted has been watching (Big Little Lies - wait, what??), and industry news. There was nothing this last week in film or video game worlds except the Scorpio announcement from Microsoft. So instead Ted and Caleb just talked about 90s cartoons like Hey Arnold!, Catdog, Roscoe's Modern Life and more! Just kidding. da da da Duuh Duuh da da da Duuh Duuh dun-dun-dun-duuuuh... Listen to this Episode Obi-Wan! You're our only hope!

Episode 9: Hey Arnold! 

It's time to discuss some picks!  Ted and Caleb dive right into discussing their most recent picks.  First up is Silver Linings Playbook, which didn't resonate with Caleb the way he'd hoped it might, but both of the guys enjoyed its nuanced portrayal of mental illness.  Next, they discuss The Intouchables and its uplifting, if not somewhat predictable, series of touching vignettes from the lives of two extraordinarily different people.  Lastly, Ted shares his thoughts (and complex theories!) on Inside while Caleb reaches for a whiteboard.  To wrap things up, the next picks are revealed to be The Birth of a Nation, The Triumph of the Will, and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves.

It's time to discuss some picks! Ted and Caleb dive right into discussing their most recent picks. First up is Silver Linings Playbook, which didn't resonate with Caleb the way he'd hoped it might, but both of the guys enjoyed its nuanced portrayal of mental illness. Next, they discuss The Intouchables and its uplifting, if not somewhat predictable, series of touching vignettes from the lives of two extraordinarily different people. Lastly, Ted shares his thoughts (and complex theories!) on Inside while Caleb reaches for a whiteboard. To wrap things up, the next picks are revealed to be The Birth of a Nation, The Triumph of the Will, and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves.

Episode 8: The Huddle

Caleb and Ted temporarily turn the podcast into a show about beginner skiing before jumping into what they've recently been watching/playing and some news.  As it turns out, critics seem to actually like the new Power Rangers and they're much more reserved about Mass Effect: Andromeda, which begs the question: are modern movies and games just recycling material that came before?  

Caleb and Ted temporarily turn the podcast into a show about beginner skiing before jumping into what they've recently been watching/playing and some news. As it turns out, critics seem to actually like the new Power Rangers and they're much more reserved about Mass Effect: Andromeda, which begs the question: are modern movies and games just recycling material that came before?

Episode 7: #WinkAnkles

A podcast about two mediums of entertainment and the artistry, industry, and community that makes each of them great.  Every other week, join brothers Ted and Caleb Harrison as they attempt to teach each other the basics of their respective favorite mediums of modern art: Film and Video Games.  New episodes go live every other Monday at 7:00 a.m. ET.

Game Film

After jumping straight into Orson Welles' distinguished "Citizen Kane" (and the validity of avocado toast as a trend), the guys discuss two pieces of art that came from Japan. The revolutionary video game "Final Fantasy VII", and the beautiful "Seven Samurai" from director Akira Kurosawa are not one in the same by any stretch, but both feature a group banded together to fight for a cause bigger than themselves. Companion video for the Akira Kurosawa discussion can be found on the YouTube channel "Every Frame a Painting."Links:Akira Kurosawa - Composing Movement - YouTubeFinal Fantasy VII - WikiCitizen Kane (1941) - IMDbSeven Samurai (1954) - IMDb

After jumping straight into Orson Welles' distinguished "Citizen Kane" (and the validity of avocado toast as a trend), the guys discuss two pieces of art that came from Japan. The revolutionary video game "Final Fantasy VII", and the beautiful "Seven Samurai" from director Akira Kurosawa are not one in the same by any stretch, but both feature a group banded together to fight for a cause bigger than themselves. Companion video for the Akira Kurosawa discussion can be found on the YouTube channel "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doaQC-S8de8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Every Frame a Painting</a>."Links:<ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doaQC-S8de8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Akira Kurosawa - Composing Movement - YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_VII" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Final Fantasy VII - Wiki</a></li><li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033467/?pf_rd_m=A2FGELUUNOQJNL&amp;pf_rd_p=2398042102&amp;pf_rd_r=0RKG3Q4SRFJ028SZBMW3&amp;pf_rd_s=center-1&amp;pf_rd_t=15506&amp;pf_rd_i=top&amp;ref_=chttp_tt_70" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Citizen Kane (1941) - IMDb</a></li><li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047478/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seven Samurai (1954) - IMDb</a></li></ul>

Episode 6: Gob Bluth Eats Avocado Toast

The guys talk about nominations for the upcoming awards season, Matthew McConaughey's rapid career transformation, and Nintendo's first Mario game on smartphones before diving into their picks from last week: Amélie, Fight Club, and Bioshock.  After much discussion of postmodernism, plot twists and following the arrow, the picks for next week are introduced.Sponsored By:Eastlick Coffee Company Promo Code: BIG12Links:Fight Club - Bleak PaletteAmélie - Yellow and ColorfulPostmodernism — While encompassing a broad range of ideas and projects, postmodernism is typically defined by an attitude of skepticism or distrust toward grand narratives, ideologies, and various tenets of Enlightenment rationality, including the existence of objective reality and absolute truth, as well as notions of rationality, human nature, and progress.Good Will Hunting - Wikipedia — Written by Affleck and Damon (and with Damon in the title role), the film follows 20-year-old South Boston laborer Will Hunting, an unrecognized genius who, as part of a deferred prosecution agreement after assaulting a police officer, becomes a client of a therapist and studies advanced mathematics with a renowned professor. Through his therapy sessions, Will re-evaluates his relationships with his best friend, his girlfriend and himself, facing the significant task of confronting his past and thinking about his future.Whiplash - Wikipedia — Whiplash is a 2014 American independent drama film written and directed by Damien Chazelle. Starring Miles Teller and J. K. Simmons, the film depicts the relationship between an ambitious jazz student (Teller) and an abusive instructor (Simmons).Ratchet &amp; Clank (2016) - Wikipedia — Ratchet &amp; Clank is a three-dimensional platform-shooter video game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It is a re-imagining of the first game in the series, based on the film adaptation by Rainmaker Entertainment and Blockade Entertainment.Bioshock - Wikipedia — BioShock received critical acclaim and was particularly praised by critics for its morality-based storyline, immersive environments, and its unique setting, and is considered to be one of the greatest video games of all time and a demonstration that video games can be art.Fight Club - Wikipedia — Fight Club is a 1999 American film based on the 1996 novel of the same name by Chuck Palahniuk. The film was directed by David Fincher, and stars Brad Pitt, Edward Norton and Helena Bonham Carter. Norton plays the unnamed protagonist, referred to as the narrator, who is discontented with his white-collar job.Amélie - Wikipedia — Written by Jeunet with Guillaume Laurant, the film is a whimsical depiction of contemporary Parisian life, set in Montmartre. It tells the story of a shy waitress, played by Audrey Tautou, who decides to change the lives of those around her for the better, while struggling with her own isolation.Simulacra — Simulacra - in the era of television - are copies of things that no longer have an original (or never had one to begin with).

The guys talk about nominations for the upcoming awards season, Matthew McConaughey's rapid career transformation, and Nintendo's first Mario game on smartphones before diving into their picks from last week: Amélie, Fight Club, and Bioshock. After much discussion of postmodernism, plot twists and following the arrow, the picks for next week are introduced.Sponsored By:<ul><li><a href="http://www.eastlickcoffee.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eastlick Coffee Company</a> Promo Code: BIG12</li></ul>Links:<ul><li><a href="http://bit.ly/2jgQR7V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fight Club - Bleak Palette</a></li><li><a href="http://bit.ly/2jhqe2g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amélie - Yellow and Colorful</a></li><li><a href="http://bit.ly/1TfQsPH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Postmodernism</a> — While encompassing a broad range of ideas and projects, postmodernism is typically defined by an attitude of skepticism or distrust toward grand narratives, ideologies, and various tenets of Enlightenment rationality, including the existence of objective reality and absolute truth, as well as notions of rationality, human nature, and progress.</li><li><a href="http://bit.ly/2ipENgj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Good Will Hunting - Wikipedia</a> — Written by Affleck and Damon (and with Damon in the title role), the film follows 20-year-old South Boston laborer Will Hunting, an unrecognized genius who, as part of a deferred prosecution agreement after assaulting a police officer, becomes a client of a therapist and studies advanced mathematics with a renowned professor. Through his therapy sessions, Will re-evaluates his relationships with his best friend, his girlfriend and himself, facing the significant task of confronting his past and thinking about his future.</li><li><a href="http://bit.ly/1GPj60K" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Whiplash - Wikipedia</a> — Whiplash is a 2014 American independent drama film written and directed by Damien Chazelle. Starring Miles Teller and J. K. Simmons, the film depicts the relationship between an ambitious jazz student (Teller) and an abusive instructor (Simmons).</li><li><a href="http://bit.ly/2imkNQc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ratchet &amp; Clank (2016) - Wikipedia</a> — Ratchet &amp; Clank is a three-dimensional platform-shooter video game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It is a re-imagining of the first game in the series, based on the film adaptation by Rainmaker Entertainment and Blockade Entertainment.</li><li><a href="http://bit.ly/2bWi7Wm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bioshock - Wikipedia</a> — BioShock received critical acclaim and was particularly praised by critics for its morality-based storyline, immersive environments, and its unique setting, and is considered to be one of the greatest video games of all time and a demonstration that video games can be art.</li><li><a href="http://bit.ly/2aCaEd0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fight Club - Wikipedia</a> — Fight Club is a 1999 American film based on the 1996 novel of the same name by Chuck Palahniuk. The film was directed by David Fincher, and stars Brad Pitt, Edward Norton and Helena Bonham Carter. Norton plays the unnamed protagonist, referred to as the narrator, who is discontented with his white-collar job.</li><li><a href="http://bit.ly/1HJJBsW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amélie - Wikipedia</a> — Written by Jeunet with Guillaume Laurant, the film is a whimsical depiction of contemporary Parisian life, set in Montmartre. It tells the story of a shy waitress, played by Audrey Tautou, who decides to change the lives of those around her for the better, while struggling with her own isolation.</li><li><a href="http://bit.ly/2jo9XbZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simulacra</a> — Simulacra - in the era of television - are copies of things that no longer have an original (or never had one to begin with).</li></ul>

Episode 1: Following the Arrow

The guys discuss what each of them has been enjoying recently - Ted saw La La Land in theaters, and Caleb has been giving The Division a chance.  After talking about new information regarding the Nintendo Switch, Ryan Gosling's newfound ability to play the piano, and an all-chrome version of Mad Max: Fury Road, they discuss Whiplash, Ratchet &amp; Clank, and Good Will Hunting, and discover what each of them has to say about greatness.Sponsored By:Pround Games Promo Code: gamefilm

The guys discuss what each of them has been enjoying recently - Ted saw La La Land in theaters, and Caleb has been giving The Division a chance. After talking about new information regarding the Nintendo Switch, Ryan Gosling's newfound ability to play the piano, and an all-chrome version of Mad Max: Fury Road, they discuss Whiplash, Ratchet &amp; Clank, and Good Will Hunting, and discover what each of them has to say about greatness.Sponsored By:<ul><li><a href="http://chickenrungame.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pround Games</a> Promo Code: gamefilm</li></ul>

Episode 2: That's Quite the Giftbag

The guys discuss the decisive victory the PS4 now has over the Xbox One (as declared by Forbes), and then Ted gives his ranking of the nine Best Picture nominees. The conversation then moves to this episode's topics: Double Indemnity, Super Metroid, and Drive. The discussion flows from talking about the nature of protagonist and antagonists in the Film Noir genre, to the way Super Metroid was a standard bearer in level and game design, and ultimately even dabbles a bit into accents and their ability to all but disappear over time. The guys fail to mention Matthew McConaughey and they'd like to extend a heartfelt apology.

The guys discuss the decisive victory the PS4 now has over the Xbox One (as declared by Forbes), and then Ted gives his ranking of the nine Best Picture nominees. The conversation then moves to this episode's topics: Double Indemnity, Super Metroid, and Drive. The discussion flows from talking about the nature of protagonist and antagonists in the Film Noir genre, to the way Super Metroid was a standard bearer in level and game design, and ultimately even dabbles a bit into accents and their ability to all but disappear over time. The guys fail to mention Matthew McConaughey and they'd like to extend a heartfelt apology.

Episode 4: Speedrunning and Marketing

Ted and Caleb introduce the podcast and discuss its premise.  They also introduce themselves and provide some context about why they're so interested in these art forms before introducing their first play/watch picks.  Ted suggests that Caleb watch two wildly different yet thematically similar films - Fight Club and Amélie - suggesting that they both depict protagonists who are obsessed with escapism.  Caleb chooses for Ted to play Bioshock, arguing that the 2007 first person shooter from Irrational Games serves as an excellent introduction to the concept of video games as an art form.  This episode is sponsored by Eastlick Coffee Company in Brooklyn, New York.Sponsored By:Eastlick Coffee Company Promo Code: BIG12

Ted and Caleb introduce the podcast and discuss its premise. They also introduce themselves and provide some context about why they're so interested in these art forms before introducing their first play/watch picks. Ted suggests that Caleb watch two wildly different yet thematically similar films - Fight Club and Amélie - suggesting that they both depict protagonists who are obsessed with escapism. Caleb chooses for Ted to play Bioshock, arguing that the 2007 first person shooter from Irrational Games serves as an excellent introduction to the concept of video games as an art form. This episode is sponsored by Eastlick Coffee Company in Brooklyn, New York.Sponsored By:<ul><li><a href="http://www.eastlickcoffee.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eastlick Coffee Company</a> Promo Code: BIG12</li></ul>

Episode 0: "Extenuation"

Caleb and Ted catch up for a bit, and then talk about the use of performance-enhancing drugs in competitive video games.  They then briefly follow up their discussion about the Oscars and discuss both the Nintendo Switch and Horizon Zero Dawn at length before wrapping up with iTunes reviews.

Caleb and Ted catch up for a bit, and then talk about the use of performance-enhancing drugs in competitive video games. They then briefly follow up their discussion about the Oscars and discuss both the Nintendo Switch and Horizon Zero Dawn at length before wrapping up with iTunes reviews.

Episode 5: Buckawillis 

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