Pretending To Amuse

We start with a social media announcement, and dig into our thoughts on using social media to make such announcements. We talk about our collective disdain for small talk. We talk about the sorts of pressure people can put on you about kids. We talk about breastfeeding. We talk about boobs. We talk just slightly about Suicide Squad! We talk about what we will talk about next week.

We start this show off talking about Steve having another kid and the impossibly difficult questioned he posed to himself during his wife’s first pregnancy. Of course, Jason had the same twisted thoughts. We talk about having a baby a bit. Jason talks paying special men to service him. And we give a shoutout to Adam Ratkowski. If you are in need of a handyman or lawn care service find Adam at: www.facebook.com/aandmanytimehandman

Jason clues you into why we have been slacking lately. Steve reveals a recent obsession. We figure out the true nature of ghosts and how one can logically believe in one but not the other. Starbucks story time… again. And we FINALLY dig into Deadpool!

Jason tells us why we are recording this episode just hours before release. Steve confuses Stargate with Quantum Leap. We dive deep into weddings! Jason had a special privledge over the weekend. We talk about best man duties, and all the jobs Jason should’ve had at this wedding. We also mention trannies, Rod Stewart impersonators, cucumber sandwiches, and Scott Bakula (but fail to mention Captain Jonathan Archer somehow).

Jason tries out something new and sees results he has never seen before. Jason describes the first week at his new job, and contemplates how awful office jobs could bem and shares a story about picking up his final paycheck. We dig into the recent rumor that Mallrats 2 will be a TV mini-series instead of a movie and then discuss what other Kevin Smith properties would work well on the small screen. And we lay down the rules for what a Smith TV show has to be in order to work.

We discuss going in on monthly bills with our families. Jason has to deal with family politics scheduling an event. We talk about how to properly enjoy the zoo. Jason has real trouble on his hands with a gentleman caller. We discuss, at length, our capacity for being gay, and on preferences for the sexuality of our daughters. Steve shares an interesting story about a fun competition and makes a confession Jason cannot believe.

Jason buys another big appliance, and forgets a crucial step. We discuss “Armada” by Ernest Cline and how it stacks up to “Ready Player One”, one of our collective sci-fi favorites. And we dig deep into Captain America Civil War!

We are in studio with special guest, co-founder of the Detroit City Football Club David Dwaihy! He gives us the history on how the club was formed and how much it is grown. We chat about the experience and the game and dig into what the future might hold. Please go to www.detcityfc.com for more info including merch and ticket sales. There is a big friendly against FC United of Manchester, yes England, on Saturday 5/28! Check it out!

We discuss Jason’s wife’s graduation, and graduation celebrations in general. Jason relates a fatal design flaw in the layout of his living room vs the HDTV antenna. Jason discovers VUDU. Steve tells us he likes to control the party so he can control the food.Has the time passed for viral news story quotes? We throw a lot of love at Louis CK, even for a show we haven’t seen yet. How is the Jimmy Fallon Tonight Show and was it funny or awful when actors broke on SNL?

Jason relates a story where he thought his Jeep would be stolen as well as a good time he had buying appliances at a store we have a hard time understanding is still operational. We talk about how to attend a day long, or weekend long bachelor party, and what exactly is the etiquette for them. And finally Jason and Steve grind some major gears about the fake outpouring of love over artists that never mattered to you before the died.

Jason gets marketed to via text message. We discuss the standard proceedures of answering a corded landline phone in the 90’s. And we finally dive deep into the finale of 11.22.63! We break down the entire series and drool all over James Franco!

Jason talks about a recent shopping trip for furniture. Steve finally won something, kind of. We diss on Vinyl for awhile and talk about the reemergence of CDs. Jason finally gets the keys to his new house. We talk about shows that were able to end well and when they should have, as well as shows that hung on too long or were cancelled without tying up loose ends. Do shows use the cliffhanger season finale too often? Jason shits on The Walking Dead and we both remininsce about the glory days of HIMYM.

Here it is, our Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice review! Do we follow popular sentiment? Do we go total fanboy? Do we ride the fence and not really say much one way or the other for fear of upsetting anyone? Find out! Special Guest Kelli Adkins!

We have a special guest in the studio today! Jason’s wife Kelli drops in and the two of them tell us all about finally closing on their house. What ethics are involved with moving out of a house you have lived in for years. And what role can plausible deniability play when it comes to jacking some of the good stuff?

We discuss out mutual hatred of everything NCAA Tournament. We dig into what we consider the greatest week of all time. And we chat about the recently uncovered Clerks pilot. Yes, that Clerks.

Happy First Anniversary! We celebrate our first broadcast anniversary and talk about how we got here and the people that made it possible. We dig into the first season of Fuller House. Steve tries to convince Jason to watch Bojack Horseman. How scary is it to own a house? We talk about the worries we have of our basements, and other home improvement mishaps. Jason tells a story about buying furniture. And why did Chilis change their menu so much?

Jason relates a story of how he got in a fist-fight with an old lady at CVS. Steve got scammed, again. Jason figures out the real nature of a Bible verse. We discuss the longevity of Dude. Jason relates a story about going to the doctor and reveals a shocking secret!

We talk about what movies we have and haven’t seen that embarass us as well as our favorite comedies

We talk MLB spring training and how we will watch the season with cable. Jason talks about the X-files and how he doesn’t want to finish them. We talk hollywood remakes, the good and the bad.

We sit down and discuss encounters with people from out past, and each relate a story. We make an amazing phone call to our favorite quarter ton bicyclist hoping to win his wife back and score a book deal. We chat about misconceptions in the media portrayal of his case and generally grow to like the guy!