Wizard and the Bruiser

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Holden McNeely and Jake Young are your guides on a psychotropic journey into the secret origins of nerd culture. Fill your ears with education each week as the hosts tackle subjects from the worlds of comic books, video games, anime and film. Untold stories, bizarre facts and crazed deconstructions will fly at you at dangerous speeds, do not listen if you are pregnant or nursing. Make no mistake, this IS the sweatiest podcast in human history.

Episode Date
The Little Mermaid w/ Ed Larson
01:36:31

This week Holden and Jake have Whozitz, Whatzitz, and Ed Larsons galore as they cover the history of the animated Disney classic The Little Mermaid!

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May 29, 2023
Metalocalypse w/ Jordan Olds
01:51:45

This week Holden, Jake, and special guest Jordan Olds (2 Minutes to Late Night) don their Time Travel Face Bags and podcast through time at the speed of regular time as they crawl through the rotten body landslide that is the history of the adult swim classic Metalocalypse!

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May 23, 2023
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
01:35:03

This week Holden and Jake prep for the release of Tears of the Kingdom by taking a trip back to Hyrule to cover Breath of the Wild.

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May 15, 2023
Guardians of the Galaxy
01:35:17

I am Groot.

 

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May 08, 2023
Respawn Entertainment
01:26:48

This week Holden and Jake "I came into this Kinkos erect" Young hop into their Titans as they blast their way through the complex and massive history behind Respawn Entertainment!

 

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May 01, 2023
Mario Bonanza
01:21:25

Holden and Jake are headed into the Mushroom Kingdom for this Mario Bonanza!

 

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Apr 24, 2023
FLCL
01:21:24

This week Holden and Jake hop on their Vespa SS 180's to take an intergalactic trip through the teen angst-filled FLCL!

 

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Apr 17, 2023
Insane Clown Posse w/ Humble Among
01:45:04

Jake and Holden are Joined by Humble Among to take a psychopathic ryde through the Dark Carnival helmed by everyone's favorite Jugular Juggling Juggalos the Insane Clown Posse!

 

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Apr 10, 2023
Super Mario Bros The Movie (1993)
01:15:12

Trust the fungus (and Holden and Jake) as we take Dinohattan with Mario Mario and Luigi Mario!

 

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Apr 03, 2023
CLAMP w/ Katie Leon Rose
01:19:34

This week Holden and Jake are joined by Katie Leon Rose from Ballin' Out SUPER to discuss a group of the most prolific manga authors of all time! The all-female team that brought us X, Cardcaptor Sakura, Chobits and so much more, CLAMP!

 

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Mar 28, 2023
John Wick
01:19:47

Grab your HK P30L, your gold coins, and your bourbon because it's time to discuss everyone's favorite dog dad JOHN WICK!

 

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Mar 20, 2023
Keanu Reeves
01:08:22

This week Holden and Jake discuss the ever-pure Canadian gem himself, Keanu Reeves!
 

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Mar 13, 2023
Monopoly
01:22:57

This week Holden and Jake take on the game that's caused more family battles than war, famine, addiction, AND political radicalization... MONOPOLY!

Mar 06, 2023
YuYu Hakusho
01:17:54

Are you in the countryside?

Do you wander far and wide?

Is the isolation getting you again?

 

Well, at least for the next hour and change you can feel the touch of a friend as Holden and Jake are joined by Mike Pixley as their power and confidence takes them through the world of the Shonen classic YuYu Hakusho!

 

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Feb 27, 2023
G4
01:31:48

Holden and Jake discuss the twice fallen, bloated, hot dog-engorged titan that was G4 (and perhaps are joined by the vivacious Knocky Knees Nancy).

 

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Feb 20, 2023
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
01:12:21

Join Holden and Jake as they shrank on down to get into the now giant story of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids!! 

 

*Please note that a 3rd host was originally going to be involved in this podcast but his drowning death was considered too traumatic by S&P and the show was recorded with only Jake and Holden.

 

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Feb 13, 2023
Gravity Falls
01:17:56

This week Holden and Jake head to Gravity Falls to explore the mysteries of Alex Hirsch's masterpiece!

 

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Feb 06, 2023
Talking Universal Studios w/ Ed & Natalie
01:06:40

Holden is joined by Ed Larson of The Brighter Side and Natalie Jean of Some Place Under Neith to explore the amazing world of Universal Studios!

 

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Jan 30, 2023
The Far Side
01:10:11

This week Holden and Jake head to the Far Side to say "I don't get it. I don't get it.

I don't get it. I don't get it.

I... don't get it."

 

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Jan 23, 2023
Hitman
01:15:42

It's time to join Agent 47 Holden and Agent 47 Jake in the bathroom for this episode all about the Hitman franchise!

 

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Jan 16, 2023
Furby
01:09:55

Dah-ay-loh oo-tye Kah Bye-bye Toh-toh 1998 Noo-Noo Wee-loo THE FURBY! Yippee!

 

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Jan 09, 2023
Chainsaw Man
01:09:00

This week Holden and Jake hack and saw their way through Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man!

 

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Jan 03, 2023
Universal Studios
01:17:03

This week Holden and Jake take a far too sharp animatronic shark bite into the history of Universal Studios.

 

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Dec 19, 2022
Ralph Bakshi
01:26:47

This week Holden and Jake break down the career of the pioneering animator, director of Cool World, creator of Diaper Man, and total horndog Ralph Bakshi!

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Dec 13, 2022
WizBru at the Movies RETURNS!
01:07:05

Holden and Jake head on down to the TV where they watched a young Weird Al fall into the world of illicit polka parties!

 

In this episode; Enchanted, Disenchanted, Bros, Weird, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

 

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Dec 05, 2022
Black Panther
01:16:28

Holden and Jake explore the history of the Marvel superhero Black Panther and attempt to hold it together while talking about Chadwick Boseman.


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Nov 28, 2022
Batman and Robin Watchalong
02:12:01

It's a holiday week but we aren't going to leave you IN THE COLD, this week Holden and Jake watch the 1997 "classic" Batman and Robin!

 

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Nov 21, 2022
God of War
01:26:38

Join Holden and Jake as they hack and slash their way through Olympus (and also cover the history of the classic video game franchise God of War)

 

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Nov 14, 2022
Lupin the 3rd
01:15:56

Join Holden and Jake as they discuss the history of Monkey Punch's horndog thief Lupin the 3rd (and the whole crew) while also planning to steal the Statue of Liberty to search for the football-sized diamond inside known as the Super Egg!

 

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Nov 07, 2022
Five Nights At Freddie’s
01:31:59

Join Holden and Jake as they point and click their way through the history of the haunted pizza mascot-based Five Nights At Freddie’s.

 

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Oct 31, 2022
Ghost (The Band) w/ Jordan Olds
01:44:51

This week Holden and Jake are joined by Jordan Olds of Two Minutes to Late Night to cover the history of the spooky anti-pope led Ghost!

 

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Oct 24, 2022
Black Adam
01:09:44

Join Holden and Jake as they break down the history of DC's Black Adam and ponder how the DCEU will get The Rock to say Shazam.

 

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Oct 17, 2022
The Twilight Zone
01:25:00

You're traveling through another dimension - a dimension not only of sound, but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land of imagination. Next stop, Wizard and the Bruiser as they cross into the pit that is Rod Sterling's scifi classic "The Twilight Zone!"

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Oct 10, 2022
Hocus Pocus
01:11:41

Get out your black flame candles YOU VIRGINS! This week Holden and Jake kick off spooky month with the cult classic Hocus Pocus!

 

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Oct 03, 2022
League of Legends w/ AC Stuart
01:22:51

Calling all 9 tailed fox girls! Holden and Jake are joined by AC Stuart for this week as they discuss Riot Games' classic MOBA League of Legends!

 

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Sep 26, 2022
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across The 8th Dimension
01:09:32

Holden and Jake fire up their oscillation overthruster to blast into the world of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension!

 

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Sep 20, 2022
Splash Mountain w/ Ed Larson
01:21:03

Holden and Jake are joined by LPN's own Ed Larson to splash into the (sometimes problematic) history of the soon-to-be revamped Disney park ride Splash Mountain!

 

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Sep 13, 2022
Psy
01:16:53

Holden and Jake horse dance their way through the history of South Korean superstar Psy!

 

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Sep 05, 2022
WizBru at the Movies!
01:00:10

Holden and Jake head on down to the movies to give their feedback on some current filmic experiences!

Spoilers ahead for Prey, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and Minions: Rise of Gru

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Aug 29, 2022
Holden's Solo South Park Redux
01:01:30

Holden's going down to South Park and he's gonna have himself a time in this solo episode!

 

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Aug 22, 2022
She-Hulk
01:05:16

Holden and Jake pack away their Lady Dimitrescu dakimakuras to show some love for an OG horny nerd obsession and powerful giant woman, star of an upcoming Disney+ series: She-Hulk: Attorney at Law!

 

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Aug 15, 2022
Donkey Kong Country
01:19:18

Hold on to your bananas! Holden and Jake are headed to the country... Donkey Kong Country!

 

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Aug 08, 2022
Star Wars: The Clone Wars w/ Alex Damon
01:16:12

Holden and Jake are joined by Alex Damon from Star Wars Explained as they extend their robotic spider legs to explore the history of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

 

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Aug 01, 2022
Happy Meal Toys
01:19:53

This week Jake and Holden are LOVIN' IT as they open the thin red cardboard box that contains the history of McDonald's Happy Meal Toys!

 

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Jul 25, 2022
Daft Punk
01:26:58

Join us 'One More Time' as Holden and Jake go 'Around the World' with Daft Punk!

 

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Jul 18, 2022
Cuphead
01:12:51

Well, Holdenhead his pal Jakeman

They like to roll the dice

By chance they came 'pon Devil's game and, gosh, they paid the price

And now they're recording an episode on the platforming classic Cuphead

 

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Jul 11, 2022
Independence Day
01:14:01

Jake and Holden declare they will not go quietly into the night as they cover the 1996 classic Independence Day.

 

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Jul 04, 2022
Mythbusters
01:09:50

This week Holden and Jake explore the history behind Mybusters and bust, as well as confirm, some myths about the classic series!

 

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Jun 27, 2022
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
01:19:43

This week Holden and Jake crash land in the world of 1982 to cover the classic film, and Botanicus', good pal E.T.

 

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Jun 20, 2022
Blockbuster Video
01:26:41

It's time to be kind, rewind with Holden and Jake and relive the late fee-filled history of Blockbuster Video!

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Jun 13, 2022
Pac-Man
01:20:09

Hope everyone has their boosters, because Holden and Jake are about to unleash Pac-Man Fever!

 

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Jun 06, 2022
Bob's Burgers
01:15:14

Order up! This week Holden and Jake are exploring the history of possibly the most wholesome adult animated show "Bob's Burgers".

 

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May 30, 2022
True Confessions of a Funko Dealer
00:58:13

Jake sits down with Chris from Undiscovered Realm to discuss the ins and outs of the Funko Pop dealer world.

 

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May 23, 2022
Funko Pops
01:08:43

Join #80085 Walgreens' Exclusive Jake and #42069 Emerald City Comic-Con Exclusive Holden as they crack open the box that is the history of Funko Pop!

 

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May 16, 2022
Kill La Kill
01:06:46

Don't Lose Your Way or you'll miss Jake and Holden breaking down Kill La Kill on this week's episode!

 

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May 09, 2022
Doctor Strange
01:17:06

Break out your Eye of Agamotto and Book of Cagliostro, Holden and Jake are about to get STRAAAAANGE!

 

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May 02, 2022
Nicolas Cage
01:05:34

Holden and Jake eat a peach for hours while discussing the history of cult actor Nicolas Cage.

 

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Apr 25, 2022
Animorphs
01:10:39

Then, suddenly, Jake's stomach exploded. It just exploded outward, guts flying everywhere. Eight huge Holden legs appeared, like something in him was trying to crawl out...just in time for this week's dive into the Scholastic classic, and surprisingly disturbing, Animorphs.

 

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Apr 18, 2022
Sonic the Hedgehog the Movie
01:22:24

Hold onto your rings, Holden and Jake gotta go fast into the history of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie!

 

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Apr 11, 2022
The Sims w/ Emma Nicole
01:05:39

Dag dag! Holden and Jake are joined by Emma Nicole to discuss the history of The Sims.

 

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Apr 04, 2022
Fantastic Four
01:12:39

On an outer space adventure, they got hit by cosmic rays. Holden and Jake were changed forever, in some most fantastic ways... just in time to cover the classic Marvel franchise Fantastic Four!

 

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Mar 28, 2022
Pinball
01:13:27

Hey Wizards (and Bruisers)! Get them supple wrists ready, it's time to dig into the history of Pinball!

 

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Mar 21, 2022
Tron
01:09:57

Hop on your light cycles as Holden and Jake race through the 1982 classic Tron.

 

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Mar 14, 2022
Kirby
01:10:57

First you draw a circle, then you dot the eyes, add a great big smile, and presto, it's Holden and Jake as they cover the history of everyone's favorite pink puff Kirby!

 

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Mar 07, 2022
Sword Art Online
01:14:17

Holden and Jake boot up their NerveGear and log into the world of Sword Art Online.

 

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Feb 28, 2022
Bone
01:12:23

This week Holden and Jake head out of Boneville and deeper into the heart of the genre bending classic comic Bone!

 

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Feb 21, 2022
Horizon Zero Dawn
01:14:51

Grab your Focus and jump in as Jake and Holden prepare for the release of Horizon Forbidden West by ziplining into the history of Horizon Zero Dawn and Guerrilla Games.

 

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Feb 14, 2022
Epcot w/ Ed Larson
01:32:59

Holden and Jake are joined by Ed Larson, of LPN's very own The Brighter Side, as they discuss "the City of Tomorrow" Epcot!

 

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Feb 07, 2022
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
01:08:38

Get your coconuts! This week Holden and Jake gallop into the history of the classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
 

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Jan 31, 2022
Xenoblade Saga
01:21:40

This week Holden and Jake are really feeling it(!) as they dive into the mythos and making of the Xeno series.
 

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Jan 24, 2022
Green Lantern
01:26:13

In brightest day, in blackest night, Holden and Jake discuss the DC Comics classic Green Lantern.
 

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Jan 17, 2022
Attack on Titan
01:10:40

Strap on your omni-directional mobility gear and grab your ultrahard steel giant box cutter, it’s time to slice into Attack on Titan!
 

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Jan 10, 2022
Twitch
01:35:39

Hop in your leaky, weird living room hot tub, Holden and Jake are talkin' Twitch!
 

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Jan 03, 2022
2021 Year in Review
01:24:24

Holden and Jake break down the best and most news worthy topics of the year 2021 in this special Year in Review Wizard and the Newser; Plus their top Video Games of the Year!

 

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Dec 27, 2021
The Matrix Sequels
01:12:46

You take the blue pill... the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill... and listen to Holden and Jake talk about the Matrix Sequels.

 

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Dec 20, 2021
Demon Slayer
01:08:43

Unsheathe your Nichirin as we slice into the world of Demon Slayer!

 

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Dec 13, 2021
The Nightmare Before Christmas
01:18:31

What's this? What's this? Holden and Jake are covering The Nightmare Before Christmas.


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Dec 06, 2021
Runescape w/ Clemps
01:29:42

We're joined by Clemps to discuss the history of Runescape.


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Nov 29, 2021
HOT TOPIC w/ Jordan Olds
01:30:33

Untangle your bondage pants and slap on your cat ears, it's time to take a TRIPP to the mall with Holden, Jake and special guest Jordan Olds to learn the history of Hot Topic.


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Nov 22, 2021
EA Games
01:22:58

Hold on to your loot boxes, this week we are headed into the behemoth that is EA Games.


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Nov 15, 2021
Labyrinth
01:24:52

Get ready to Chilly Down! This week we are headed into the maze that is Labyrinth.


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Nov 08, 2021
Y: The Last Man
01:23:30

Grab your Capuchin monkey and buckle in as we explore the history behind Y: The Last Man.


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Nov 01, 2021
What We Do in the Shadows
01:10:35

Happy Halloween and break out the creepy paper, it's time to sink our fangs into the deep history of What We Do in the Shadows!


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Oct 25, 2021
SCP Foundation
01:21:06

Attention O5 Council: the time has come to enter this Thaumiel Class episode as we explore the history of the SCP Foundation.


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Oct 18, 2021
Weezer
01:39:33

You knew the day would surely come, and here it is, Holden and Jake take a dive into the legendary band Weezer.


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Oct 11, 2021
Jackass
01:28:11

Daddy Holden is back so get your plates ready, it's VOMELET TIME! Join us for a cannonball into MTV's classic Jackass.


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Oct 04, 2021
NERF w/ LordDraconical
01:26:12

It's NERF or nothing this week as Jake is joined by the undead vampire and NERF expert LordDraconical to discuss the history of being a Foam Flinger.


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Sep 27, 2021
Venom w/ Donny Cates
01:36:26

Get ready to get your brains eaten as we take a dive into Venom with Eisner Award-Nominated Venom writer and artist Donny Cates.


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Sep 20, 2021
Beyblade w/ Matt Alt and José Lemos
01:37:17

Grab your Beyblade and get ready to LET IT RIP with these two interviews from special guests Matt Alt and José Lemos from Team Zankye.


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Sep 13, 2021
South Park w/ Mike Lawrence
01:35:49

Grab your S'more Schnapps, it's time for Jake and Mike Lawrence to reunite and head on down to South Park.


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Sep 06, 2021
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
01:27:33

Objection! This week we go to trial as we dive into the history of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney.


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Aug 30, 2021
Berserk
01:23:23

Bust out your Beherits, this week we are headed into the dark world of Berserk!


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Aug 23, 2021
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
01:22:36

P-p-please come with us as we travel into the history of the 1988 classic Who Framed Roger Rabbit!


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Aug 16, 2021
Suicide Squad
01:12:24

Check your body for nano bombs and strap in, because this week we cover Suicide Squad!


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Aug 09, 2021
Summer Patreon Sampler: Part Deux! ('91, '92, '93)
01:46:10

The vacay continues! So here is another 3 episode sampler of our Year That Was Series from our Patreon feed!


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Aug 02, 2021
Summer Patreon Sampler ('07, '08, '09)
01:55:22

Hey everyone! We are taking a short vacation so here is a 3 episode sampler of our Year That Was Series from our Patreon feed!


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Jul 26, 2021
Galaxy Quest
01:00:44

Never give up, never surrender! This week we dive into the history of the 90's classic Galaxy Quest.


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Jul 19, 2021
Black Widow
01:07:01

Keep your eyes front as we travel into the history of the iconic Marvel character Black Widow.


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Jul 12, 2021
Rush
01:25:51

Join us this week as we Fly by Night through the history of Rush.


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Jul 05, 2021
NieR w/ Clemps
01:38:47

We're joined by Clemps to discuss the history of Nier.


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Jun 28, 2021
Rick and Morty
01:15:11

Take off your pants and your panties, it’s time to get schwifty in HERE as we dive into the world of Rick and Morty.


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Jun 21, 2021
Guilty Gear w/ Woolie Madden
01:10:50

We’re joined by Woolie from WoolieVersus to discuss the history of Guilty Gear and Arc System Works.


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Jun 14, 2021
Kinect w/ Derek from SSFF
01:13:50

We’re joined by Derek Alexander from Stop Skeletons From Fighting to discuss the history behind the Kinect.


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Jun 07, 2021
Virtual Boy
01:17:13

Join us this week as we plug-in to the world of the Virtual boy.


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May 31, 2021
The Goonies
01:15:18

Join us as we truffle shuffle our way through the cult classic The Goonies.


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May 24, 2021
My Hero Academia
01:20:12

We go Plus Ultra into the world of My Hero Academia.


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May 17, 2021
Pokémon Snap
01:07:41

We explore the roller coaster world of Pokémon Snap. Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/WizBru

 

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May 10, 2021
Invincible
01:11:06

We explore the world of the classic Robert Kirkman creation Invincible. Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/WizBru


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May 03, 2021
Adam Sandler
01:22:49

We follow Adam Sandler's prolific career, from SNL to Happy Madison Productions.


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Apr 26, 2021
Oddworld
01:13:41

We explore the story behind the Oddworld universe.


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Apr 19, 2021
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
01:14:51

We explore the history behind the beloved MCU characters.


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Apr 12, 2021
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
01:09:32

We explore the story behind Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! For your health.


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Apr 05, 2021
King Kong Pt. II
01:16:40

We're joined by Matt McCarthy (We Watch Wrestling podcast) to wrap up our series on King Kong. 


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Mar 29, 2021
King Kong Pt. I
01:17:11

We kick off our series on the iconic movie monster.


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Mar 22, 2021
Mario Kart
01:12:34

We explore the history behind the beloved Nintendo racing games.


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Mar 15, 2021
Homestar Runner
01:24:49

We explore the making of The Brothers Chaps' beloved web series.


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Mar 08, 2021
WandaVision
01:22:23

We explore the making of Marvel's miniseries "WandaVision".


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Mar 01, 2021
Guitar Hero & Rock Band
01:19:18

We explore the history of the Rock Band video game franchise.


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Feb 22, 2021
VTubers
01:13:35

Holden and Jake are joined by Brennan Williams (@GREATBLACKOTAKU) to discuss the virtual world of VTubers.


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Feb 15, 2021
Back to the Future Pt. II
01:20:49

We wrap up our series on the Back to the Future franchise


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Feb 08, 2021
Back to the Future Pt. I
01:14:32

We kick off our series on the Back to the Future franchise by exploring the making of the 1985 sci-fi classic.


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Feb 01, 2021
MF DOOM
01:17:33

We explore the life and legacy of the supervillain of underground hip hop, MF DOOM.


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Jan 25, 2021
Fable
01:19:16

We explore the chaotic story behind the video game series Fable.


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Jan 18, 2021
The Fifth Element
01:13:25

We explore the making of The Fifth Element.


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Jan 11, 2021
Bonus! Shaping Childhoods with David Kirschner
00:21:00

Enjoy this excerpt of our interview with Chucky co-creator, filmmaker, producer and 37-year industry veteran David Kirschner!


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Jan 07, 2021
Rooster Teeth
01:27:42

We explore the story behind new media giant Rooster Teeth.


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Jan 04, 2021
BLACKPINK w/ InternetsNathan
01:30:25

We're joined by Internet's Nathan to discuss the history behind the Korean girl group.


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Dec 28, 2020
Happy Holidays from WizBru
01:52:11

Hi guys, we're taking the week off but in the meantime please enjoy these bonus episodes!


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Dec 21, 2020
Wii Sports
01:10:29

We explore the making of Nintendo's Wii Sports.


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Dec 14, 2020
Perfect Blue
01:03:25

We explore the making of Satoshi Kon's classic anime thriller.


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Dec 07, 2020
The Venture Bros.
01:07:17

We explore the making of the animated series "The Venture Bros."


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Nov 30, 2020
The Year That Was
01:49:30

We're off eating turkey but just in case you need a little WizBru this week, please enjoy this collection of our "The Year That Was" series from our Patreon!


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Nov 23, 2020
Kung Fu Panda
01:09:12

♫Everybody was kung fu fighting♫


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Nov 16, 2020
Coheed and Cambria
01:31:58

Today we're joined by Lexe to cover Coheed and Cambria; it's opera, for the kids!


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Nov 09, 2020
H. P. Lovecraft
01:22:43

Ph’nglui mglw’nafh Cthulhu R’lyeh wgah’nagl fhtagn!


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Nov 02, 2020
Death Note
01:21:06

We continue Spooktober by covering the creation of Death Note.


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Oct 26, 2020
Alan Wake
01:17:13

We explore Remedy Entertainment's groundbreaking video game. 


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Oct 19, 2020
Child's Play
01:24:19

We kick off WizBru Halloween by exploring the making of "Child's Play"


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Oct 12, 2020
Terry Pratchett
01:23:05

We're joined by Jared Logan (Stream of Blood) to discuss the life and work of beloved writer Terry Pratchett


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Oct 05, 2020
Saga
01:10:13

We explore the making of comic book series "Saga".


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Sep 28, 2020
Bonus: A Conversation with Dave Willis
00:50:38

We sit down with Dave Willis (Aqua Teen, Squidbillies, Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell, Space Ghost) and pick his brain about his career, the early days of Adult Swim, and what the future holds for animation.


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Sep 22, 2020
Undertale
01:13:25

We explore the creation of Toby Fox's indie darling "Undertale".


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Sep 21, 2020
Adult Swim
01:12:41

Come on in the water's fine!


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Sep 14, 2020
Zoids
01:46:42

Jake is joined by Matt Alt and Mike Drucker to explore the wonderful world of Zoids.


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Sep 07, 2020
Twin Peaks Pt II
01:24:14

We're joined by Natalie Jean to wrap up our series on the enigmatic world of Twin Peaks. 


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Aug 31, 2020
Twin Peaks Pt I
01:29:26

We're joined by Natalie Jean to kick off our dive into the making of David Lynch's iconic tv series. 


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Aug 26, 2020
Ranma ½
01:11:17

We explore the making of the gender bender Japanese manga and anime series, Ranma ½. 


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Aug 17, 2020
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
01:31:12

We're joined by Little V Mills to dive deep into the creation of the Knights of the Old Republic series. 


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Aug 10, 2020
BAWLS Guarana w/ Hoby Buppert (Excerpt)
00:08:40

In the Energy Drink corporate world there is fun crazy and there is liability crazy. Jake interviews a man who saw both as he founded BAWLS Guarana, Hoby Buppert. (Excerpt from Patreon Interview)

Aug 07, 2020
Energy Drinks
01:08:08

OnthisepisodeofWizardandtheBruiserweexplorethesuperchargedworldofenergydrinks.



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Aug 03, 2020
Christopher Lee
01:08:35

We explore the life and career of acclaimed actor Christopher Lee. 


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Jul 27, 2020
The Punisher
01:26:03

This week we cover Marvel character The Punisher


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Jul 20, 2020
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
01:23:54

We're joined by Jeff Sproul (Space Captain: Captain of Space!) to discuss Douglas Adams' beloved sci-fi series. 


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Jul 13, 2020
Jem
01:18:50

We are joined by our resident experts Lexe and Marie to explore the making of the beloved 80's-tastic cartoon.


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Jul 06, 2020
Hunter x Hunter
01:02:15

We explore the critically acclaimed Hunter x Hunter manga and anime series.


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Jun 29, 2020
Fables
01:06:14

We explore Bill Willingham's modern comics classic. 


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Jun 22, 2020
Telltale Games
01:12:24


Jake and Holden tell the tale of the rise and fall of Telltale Games. 


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Jun 15, 2020
Steven Universe
01:23:36

We explore the making of beloved animated series "Steven Universe".


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Jun 08, 2020
Kurt Vonnegut Pt II
01:07:23

We are again joined by friend of the show Andrew Yackira to continue our deep dive into the life of Kurt Vonnegut. 

Jun 01, 2020
Kurt Vonnegut Pt I
01:23:57

Holden and Jake are joined by Andrew Yackira to kick off their series on Kurt Vonnegut. 


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May 25, 2020
Spaceballs
01:05:42

We explore the making of the classic Mel Brooks comedy "Spaceballs"


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May 18, 2020
Yu-Gi-Oh!
01:23:33

It's time for d-d-d-dual co-hosts! We're joined by Karina Farek to explore the world of Yu-Gi-Oh. 


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May 11, 2020
Borderlands
01:17:17

We explore the crazy story behind the making of the Borderlands franchise..


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May 04, 2020
King of the Hill
01:11:49

We cover Mike Judge's animation classic "King of the Hill" 


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Apr 27, 2020
Bonus Interview with Donny Cates
01:08:14

Holden is joined by writer Donny Cates and they discuss how he got into comics, finding success through failure and how to help artists and comic book stores during the Coronavirus.


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Apr 22, 2020
Shrek
01:10:17

Somebody once told me the world is gonna roll me. 


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Apr 20, 2020
Bonus Episode! A Conversation with Mary McDonnell
00:42:36

Jake is joined by Mary McDonnell and they discuss her role as President Roslin on Battlestar Galactica, reflecting real life female politicians in Sci-Fi, and the one question she's tired of hearing at cons. 


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Apr 18, 2020
Battlestar Galactica
01:19:02

We explore the evolution of Battlestar Galactica from it's early days as a slightly corny 70s Sci-Fi series to it's beloved 2000's reimagining. 



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Apr 13, 2020
Animal Crossing
01:04:07

We explore the Nintendo game Animal Crossing.


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Apr 06, 2020
28 Days Later
01:03:48

Empty streets, ransacked stores, a general air of anxiety and fear. Holden and Jake are inspired to explore the making of zombie flick "28 Days Later"


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Mar 30, 2020
Fullmetal Alchemist
01:12:32

Jake and Holden talk about the creation of Hiromi Arakawa's Fullmetal Alchemist. 


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Mar 23, 2020
Dance Dance Revolution
01:02:49

We cover the story behind Konami game Dance Dance Revolution.


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Mar 16, 2020
Harley Quinn
01:16:07

We unpack the history behind the iconic (and psychotic) DC character Harley Quinn.


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Mar 09, 2020
Locke & Key
01:03:18

We uncover the story behind "Locke & Key" by exploring the careers of writer Joe Hill and illustrator Gabriel Rodríguez.


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Mar 02, 2020
Lego Pt. II
01:08:23

We conclude our series on Lego by exploring the beloved video games and movies.


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Feb 24, 2020
Bonus! Interview with Lego Master Boone Langston
00:44:53

Jake is joined by Lego master Boone Langston and they discuss the appeal of the brick, what it's like to be on a Lego reality tv show and what it takes to go from being a Lego builder to a true Lego master.


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Feb 19, 2020
Lego Pt. 1
01:05:56

We kick off our series on the history behind everyone's favorite toy, Legos.


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Feb 17, 2020
Welcome to Wizard and the Bruiser
00:01:05

Hey there! We're Wizard and the Bruiser, the internet's sweatiest nerd history podcast. Join us as we deep dive into the history behind our favorite movies, games, tv shows and more!


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Feb 14, 2020
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
01:16:10

This week we cover Bryan Lee O'Malley's groundbreaking comic series and the movie adaptation by Edgar Wright.

 

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Feb 10, 2020
Bong Joon-ho, Director of 'Parasite' and 'Snowpiercer'
01:13:15

We explore the life and works of South Korean film director Bong Joon-ho.

 

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Feb 03, 2020
Futurama Pt. II
01:00:53

Good news everyone! We're back with the second part of our series on Futurama. 

 

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Jan 27, 2020
Futurama Pt. I
01:03:11

We voyage to the world of tomorrow to kick off our two-parter on the making-of "Futurama" 

 

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Jan 20, 2020
The Witcher
01:08:00

We explore the history of "The Witcher", from the novels by Andrzej Sapkowski, to the video games, to the Netflix adaptation. 

 

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Jan 13, 2020
Unlocked Episode! Online Dating
00:35:31

We're on the road this week, so please enjoy this unlocked Patreon bonus episode! We talk all about the world of online dating and how even nerds need love and fuck.

 

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Jan 09, 2020
Gremlins
01:11:03

We close out the holidays by exploring the making of our favorite Christmas movie, Gremlins.

 

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Jan 02, 2020
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
01:27:12

We explore the making of arguably the most beloved video game of all time, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. 

 

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Dec 19, 2019
The Maxx
01:14:15

Holden and Jake take a journey to the outback to explore the history behind Sam Kieth's comic book series "The Maxx"


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Dec 12, 2019
Xena: Warrior Princess
01:00:55

In a time of ancient Gods, warlords, and kings, two nerds explore the making of "Xena: Warrior Princess"

 

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Dec 05, 2019
Holiday Bonus - The Beginnings of the Internet
00:32:44

We've been wrestled away from the studio to spend time with our families, but we couldn't help but to give you a little Wizbru. Please enjoy this bonus episode from our Patreon on the earliest days of the internet. 

 

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Nov 27, 2019
My Chemical Romance
01:21:11

Jake and Holden are joined by Alex Ptak (Pod Damn America, Ballin' Out Super) and they dive into the history of MCR.

 

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Nov 21, 2019
Firefly
01:13:50

Holden and Jake are joined by Jared Warner to explore the making of the cult classic tv show "Firefly"

 

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Nov 14, 2019
Space Jam
01:10:50

Well, you guys asked, and we're gonna deliver. We explore the truly weird making of 1996's "Space Jam" 

 

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Nov 07, 2019
Junji Ito
01:06:33

We conclude SpoOoOky October by exploring the terrifying work of horror manga artist Junji Ito.    Get $5 off your first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter promo code Wizard.     Sure, October has been pretty spooky, but nothing compares to the horror of our student loans! Support us on Patreon and get bonus weekly episodes, discord chats and more!       Moonlight Hall, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0  

Oct 31, 2019
EC Comics
01:12:14

We explore the history of EC Comics: their rise in the 40s & 50s with titles such as "Tales From the Crypt", their battle with the Comics Code Authority and their enduring legacy. 

 


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Oct 24, 2019
Bonus: Silent Hill w/ Matt McMuscles
00:37:37

Didn't get enough Silent Hill knowledge? Yeah, we thought so. Jake sat down with friend of the show Matt McMuscles to dive even deeper into the Silent Hill franchise.      Love bonus content? We've got weekly Patreon exclusive episodes, secret discord chats and more for our Patrons! 

Oct 18, 2019
Silent Hill
01:13:55

This week we unpack the history behind the iconic horror video game franchise "Silent Hill"    

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Oct 17, 2019
Nolan North & Troy Baker Talk "Fester's Quest"
00:40:34

We are so excited to be joined by Nolan North and Troy Baker (Retro Replay) to explore the nightmare that is "Fester's Quest" 

Oct 10, 2019
The Addams Family
01:21:36

We continue Spooky October by exploring the making of "The Addams Family"

 

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Oct 10, 2019
Scream
01:16:24

Holden and Jake kick off spooky season by diving into the story behind the "Scream" franchise.     

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Oct 03, 2019
R. Crumb
01:19:05

Holden and Jake explore the life and times of prolific and controversial cartoonist R. Crumb. 
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Sep 26, 2019
Ghost in the Shell
01:15:57

We explore the making of Japanese cyberpunk franchise "Ghost in the Shell"   This episode is brought to you by our Patreon supporters! Patrons help out the show and get weekly bonus episodes, discord chats and more goodies!  

Sep 19, 2019
Sid Meier's Civilization
01:18:22

We explore the history behind the fan-favorite turn-based strategy game series "Civilization"

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Sep 12, 2019
Quentin Tarantino Part II
01:12:59

Holden and Jake are joined by Ed Larson and they conclude their series on iconic filmmaker Quentin Tarantino.      We love you, Patreon honey bunnies. Our Patreon supporters get weekly bonus episodes, discord chats and more, support WizBru today!  

Sep 05, 2019
Quentin Tarantino Part I
01:09:03

We dive into the story of Quentin Tarantino's career, from his early days working at a video rental store to "Reservoir Dogs"   Can't get enough WizBru? Our Patreon supporters get weekly bonus shows, discord chats, and more!   Quip starts at just $25 and if you go to http://getquip.com/wizard right now, you can get your first refill pack for FREE.
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Aug 29, 2019
Fire Emblem
01:22:22

We explore the making of Intelligent Systems' fantasy game "Fire Emblem".    Thanks to our Patron Ethan for recommending this topic! Our Patreon supporters get weekly bonus episodes, discord chats and more!    Go to http://BuyRaycon.com/WIZARD to get 15% off your order!


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Aug 22, 2019
Predator
01:13:25

Holden and Jake dive into the making of Predator (1987)

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Aug 15, 2019
Yakuza w/ Angriest Pat
01:14:03

 Holden and Jake are joined by Pat Boivin (Castle Super Beast) and they discuss the criminally underrated Japanese game franchise "Yakuza" 

 

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Aug 08, 2019
Bonus Episode - Jymn Magon Interview
00:45:04

Holden and Jake sit down with Jymn Magon to pick his brain on working at Disney, the tv animation renaissance and, of course, DuckTales (woo-ooo).    Check out Jymn's work on his Facebook page!  

Aug 01, 2019
DuckTales
01:19:02

Holden and Jake uncover the story behind Disney's classic animated tv show "DuckTales"

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Aug 01, 2019
Digimon
01:09:54

Holden and Jake are joined by superfan Katie Rose Leon to explore the history of "Digimon"

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Jul 25, 2019
Super Mario World
01:13:29

Holden and Jake learn about the story behind Nintendo's revolutionary game "Super Mario World"  

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Jul 18, 2019
The Hulk
01:12:29

Holden and Jake explore the history behind Marvel superhero The Incredible Hulk. 


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Jul 11, 2019
District 9
01:08:28

Holden and Jake explore the story behind the 2009 sci-fi movie "District 9"


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Jul 04, 2019
Adventure Time
01:06:02

Join Jake the Wizard and Holden the Bruiser as they voyage to the land of Ooo to tell the tale behind beloved animated series "Adventure Time"   Thanks to CrotchyDonkles (link NSFW) who made this episode possible! Join our Patreon today and get tons of bonus episodes, private discord chats and more!

 

Jun 27, 2019
Chrono Trigger
01:08:45

Holden and Jake explore the making of the role-playing video game "Chrono Trigger".   For a limited time, receive your first month of treatment for free, go to http://Keeps.com/WIZARD   Thanks to the Patreon supporter who made this episode possible! Join today and get tons of bonus episodes, private discord chats and more!


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Jun 20, 2019
Princess Mononoke
01:08:13

Holden and Jake explore the making of beloved Studio Ghibli film "Princess Mononoke"

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Jun 13, 2019
Epic Games
01:25:24

Holden and Jake explore the history behind video game dev giant Epic Games.

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Jun 06, 2019
HBO's Game of Thrones Pt. 2
01:29:19

Holden and Jake continue their series on HBO's Game of Thrones and dive deep into the casting, music and more.    See Wizard and the Bruiser live on Sunday, June 9 at The Bellhouse, NYC. Get your tickets here!    What do we say to the God of student loans? Not today - Patreon supporters help us produce this podcast!    

May 30, 2019
HBO's Game of Thrones Pt. I
01:15:32

Holden and Jake dive deep into the history behind HBO's adaptation of "Game of Thrones"   See Wizard and the Bruiser live on Sunday, June 9 at The Bellhouse, NYC. Get your tickets here!    Protect your online activity TODAY and find out how you can get 3 months free at http://expressvpn.com/wizard   Want even more Wizzin and Bruisin? Patreon supporters get weekly bonus episodes!     Theme for Harold, Samba Isobel Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

May 23, 2019
Neopets
01:17:40

Holden and Jake are joined by Karina Farek to explore the story behind Neopets.   

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May 16, 2019
RoboCop
01:16:56

Holden and Jake explore the making of iconic 80s cyberpunk film "RoboCop"

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May 09, 2019
Ant-Man
01:20:33

Holden and Jake dive deep into the convoluted history behind Marvel Comic's Ant-Man.
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May 02, 2019
One Punch Man
01:14:22

Holden and Jake explore the history behind Japanese manga "One Punch Man"

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Apr 25, 2019
Ren & Stimpy
01:22:41

Holden and Jake recount the story behind controversial yet acclaimed 90s cartoon "The Ren & Stimpy Show"  

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Apr 18, 2019
Dead Space
01:18:24

Holden and Jake explore science fiction survival horror video game "Dead Space"   This episode was brought to you by one of our Patreon supporters. Our Patrons help the show and get weekly bonus episodes.     Get your first refill pack free at http://getquip.com/wizard

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Apr 11, 2019
Harry Potter Pt. 2
01:14:23

Jake and Holden are joined by Jackie Zebrowski to dive even further into the world of "Harry Potter" and discuss the cultural impacts of the series, from real life quidditch to fanfiction.   Accio, cash! This episode was brought to you by our Patreon supporters

Apr 04, 2019
Harry Potter Pt. 1
01:13:56

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Holden is joined by Jackie Zebrowski to discuss the story behind J. K. Rowling's beloved fantasy series "Harry Potter"

 

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Mar 28, 2019
Captain Marvel
01:01:25

Jake is joined by Meghan O'Keefe and Mike Lawrence to discuss "Captain Marvel"


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Mar 21, 2019
They Might Be Giants
01:10:54

Holden and Jake explore the history behind alt band They Might Be Giants.   Say we're the only bee in your bonnet! Patreon supporters get weekly bonus content and help bring Wizbru to you each and every week!     Awesome Call, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mar 14, 2019
Stanley Kubrick
01:05:26

C-c-cross over episode! Holden and Jake are joined by Frank Conniff, Trace Beaulieu, and Carolina Hidalgo from Movie Sign with the Mads to discuss one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers, Stanley Kubrick.

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Mar 07, 2019
Activision
01:18:11

Holden and Jake discuss the history behind video game corporate overlords Activision.   Get your first month of treatment for free at http://keeps.com/wizard   This episode was brought to you by our Patreon supporters! Support us today and unlock weekly bonus content -  no microtransactions ever, we promise.    Nowhere Land, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Feb 28, 2019
Invader Zim
01:12:24

Holden and Jake explore Jhonen Vasquez's iconic animation series "Invader Zim".

 

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Feb 21, 2019
Return of the Jedi
01:17:28

Holden and Jake discuss the making of the final installment in the original Star Wars trilogy "Return of the Jedi"

 

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Feb 14, 2019
StarCraft
01:12:32

Holden and Jake discuss the history behind Blizzard's intergalactic real-time strategy game StarCraft.    This episode is dedicated to the memory of our bud Bird Luger. You can contribute to his memorial fund here.      Want even more Wizzin' and Bruisin'? Patreon supporters get weekly bonus content!
 

Feb 07, 2019
Star Trek: The Original Series
01:17:34

Captain's Log. Stardate 13119: Holden and Jake explore the history behind beloved Sci-Fi series "Star Trek: The Original Series"

 

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Jan 31, 2019
Katamari Damacy
01:12:08

Holden and Jake discuss the imaginative Namco game "Katamari Damacy"

 

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Jan 24, 2019
Wolverine
01:22:09

  This week Holden and Jake discuss the history behind one of their personal favorites, Marvel character Wolverine.      Want to help the show bub? Our patreon supporters get access to weekly bonus shows and more goodies. Help support the show today!

Jan 17, 2019
The Neverending Story
01:07:14

We explore the story behind "The Neverending Story", from the novel by big time weeb Michael Ende to the iconic 80s movies.   Want even more Wizbru? Our patreon supporters get access to weekly bonus shows and more goodies. Help support the show today!  

Jan 10, 2019
One Piece
01:12:15

We explore the history behind Eiichiro Oda's world of rubbery pirate kings, "One Piece".    This episode was brought to you by one of our Patrons! Want us to cover your favorite pop culture nugget? Support us today!   

Jan 03, 2019
Mortal Kombat Pt. II
01:11:48

We continue our series on Mortal Kombat and talk new games, corny dialogues, financial woes and the death of arcades.   Test your might! Listeners like you help us make the show, support us on Patreon to get access to weekly bonus content!

Dec 27, 2018
Mortal Kombat Pt. I
01:20:11

We kick off our series on the Mortal Kombat games and discuss it's development by Midway Games, the music, legal battles and more.   To receive your first month of treatment for free, go to http://keeps.com/wizard.   Test your might! Listeners like you help us make the show, support us on Patreon to get access to weekly bonus content!   IttyBitty8Bit, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
 

Dec 20, 2018
J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings Pt. II
01:11:19

We conclude our series on J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" and talk about those dang deus ex machina eagles   Get a free stock at http://wizard.robinhood.com   Nothing is more precious to us than our Patreon supporters! Patrons get access to weekly bonus content and help out the show!   Awesome Call, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Dec 13, 2018
J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings Pt. I
01:12:46

Join Holden and Jake as they voyage to Middle Earth as they explore the story behind J.R.R. Tolkien and his expansive fantasy series "The Lord of the Rings".    To receive your first month of treatment for free, go to http://keeps.com/wizard.   Thanks to the Patreon supporter that gave us this topic! Patrons get access to weekly bonus content and help out the show!   AcidJazz, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Dec 06, 2018
Home Alone
01:17:41

Holden and Jake discuss the story behind 1990's Christmas classic "Home Alone"

 

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Nov 29, 2018
Super Mario Bros.
01:23:03

Holden and Jake discuss the story behind one of the greatest video games of all time, Super Mario Bros.    To receive your first month of treatment for free, go to http://keeps.com/wizard.   Patreon supporters get weekly bonus content. Wahoo!   Itty Bitty 8 bit, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Nov 22, 2018
Leslie Nielsen
01:10:30

Holden and Jake discussed the life and times of famed comedic actor Leslie Nielsen.   Get a free stock at http://wizard.robinhood.com   I just want to tell you good luck, we're all counting on you. Support the show on Patreon!   ZigZag, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Nov 15, 2018
Avatar: The Last Airbender
01:07:58

Holden and Jake discuss the making of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and discuss the series, books, and yes, the M. Night Shyamalan movie. 

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Nov 08, 2018
Goosebumps
01:07:29

Listener beware, you're in for a scare! Holden and Jake discuss the "Goosebumps" books, tv shows and movies and explore the true story behind beloved author R.L. Stine's iconic series. 

 

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Nov 01, 2018
Fallout Pt. 2
01:33:52

Holden and Jake are back to discuss even more Fallout, and they are joined by Marcus Parks to give you "the gush" over their favorite things about the franchise. 

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Oct 25, 2018
Fallout Pt. 1
01:01:44

Holden and Jake explore the history behind post-apocalyptic role-playing video game series "Fallout". 


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Oct 18, 2018
The Exorcist
01:19:56

Holden and Jake discuss the story behind 1973's "The Exorcist" and the movie's enduring legacy and curse.    To receive your first month of treatment for free, go to http://keeps.com/wizard.   Start your 4 week trial at http://stamps.com with promo code: WIZARD   The power of Christ compels you to support us on Patreon!    Cold Funk, Lobby Time, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Oct 11, 2018
World of Warcraft
01:15:51

Holden and Jake are joined by Nathan Yaffe (Cartoon Hell) to discuss the appeal, history, and memes of MMORPG giant "World of Warcraft".   Visit http://chegg.com/wizard and use code wizard for $5 off your 1st month’s subscription.     Can't get enough WizBru? Patreon supporters get weekly bonus content!     CumbiaNoFrillsFaster, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Oct 04, 2018
Bonus Ep: Talking Don Bluth with Caldwell Tanner
00:11:46

Hey guys! Here's a portion of Jake's conversation with cartoonist and podcaster Caldwell Tanner(Cartoon Hell, Not Another D&D Podcast). They discuss everything weird and wonderful about the world of Don Bluth.

 

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Oct 02, 2018
Don Bluth
01:28:09

Holden and Jake discuss the history, successes and failures of beloved animator Don Bluth.   To receive your first month of treatment for free, go to http://keeps.com/wizard.   Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon!   Itty Bitty 8 Bit, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Sep 27, 2018
The Joker
01:24:56

Holden and Jake discuss the story behind iconic Batman villain "The Joker"     Fill out our listener survey here!       Be our number one guy! Support us on Patreon today for bonus content!       Take a Chance, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Sep 20, 2018
Minecraft
01:11:55

 

Holden and Jake discuss the history, development and drama behind Swedish sandbox video game "Minecraft".       Get a 4 week trial at http://stamps.com with promo code: WIZARD.       Fill out our listener survey here!       Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon today for bonus content!       Zazie, Take a Chance, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Sep 13, 2018
Ghostbusters Pt. II
01:28:07

  Holden and Jake continue their series on the Ghostbusters franchise and discuss the tv show, video game and the all female reboot.   To receive your first month of treatment for free, go to http://keeps.com/wizard.   Fill out our listener survey here!   Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon today for bonus content!   Funkorama, Take a Chance, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Sep 06, 2018
Ghostbusters Pt. I
01:13:25

 

Your favorite giant marshmallow men Holden and Jake discuss the story behind the first Ghostbusters movie and the launching of a decades-long franchise.    Fill out our listener survey here!   Be the Keymaster to our Gatekeeper, support us on Patreon today for access to bonus content!   Take a Chance, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  

Aug 30, 2018
Garfield
01:16:23

Holden and Jake discuss the history of everyone's favorite fat cat, Garfield.

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Aug 23, 2018
Super Smash Bros. Melee
01:17:12

Holden and Jake discuss the story behind and continuing legacy of "Super Smash Bros. Melee".

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Aug 16, 2018
The Blair Witch Project
01:11:42

Holden and Jake discuss the making and impact of 1999's "The Blair Witch Project".

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Aug 09, 2018
Mick Foley
01:21:02

Holden and Jake are joined by Ben Kissel to discuss the life and times of world class wrestler and entertainer Mick Foley.

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Aug 02, 2018
Tomb Raider
01:15:12

Holden and Jake talk Tomb Raider and the story behind one of the most popular video game franchises ever.

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Jul 26, 2018
Tetris
01:11:05

Travel back to 1984 Soviet Russia with Holden and Jake and uncover the incredible true story behind one of the world's most popular and influential games.

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Jul 19, 2018
Toy Story Part II
01:10:07

Holden and Jake are back to talk about the Toy Story sequels, franchise woes, and a seriously insane story of how Toy Story 2 was almost deleted.

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Jul 12, 2018
Toy Story
01:18:25

Holden and Jake discuss the incredible true story behind 1995's iconic computer-animated "Toy Story".

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Jul 05, 2018
Superman Part III
01:14:40

Holden and Jake wrap up their three parter on Superman by diving into the more modern incarnations, from the 90s to today.

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Jun 28, 2018
Superman Part II
01:16:15

Holden and Jake are back with Part II of their series on Superman. They talk the Superman musical, the insane story behind 1978's "Superman" and whether they'd watch Supergirl kiss Lois Lane.

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Jun 21, 2018
Superman Part I
01:06:42

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Holden & Jake's first episode on Superman! Holden & Jake discuss DC comic's "Superman", created in 1933 by nerd visionaries Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

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Jun 14, 2018
Troma
01:20:33

Holden and Jake discuss the radioactive, gory and delightfully disgusting history of all things Troma.

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Jun 07, 2018
DOOM II
01:19:12

Holden and Jake continue their talk on DOOM, following John Romero's split with id Software, the disastrous "Daikatana" and the continuing success of the DOOM franchise.

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May 31, 2018
DOOM
01:11:02

Holden and Jake discuss the history, development and impact of id Software's "DOOM".

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May 24, 2018
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
01:21:34

Holden & Jake discuss the bizarre history of the fabulous "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure". 

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May 17, 2018
Transformers II
01:17:01

This week Holden & Jake wrap up their discussion of Transformers by exploring the Michael Bay movies.

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May 10, 2018
Transformers: The Origin Story
01:14:40

Holden and Jake journey back to the 80s to discuss the history of "Transformers" and trace how the toys became a cultural phenomenon.

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May 03, 2018
BioShock
01:14:27

Holden and Jake dive into the world of BioShock.

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Apr 26, 2018
Jurassic Park
01:10:29

Holden and Jake discuss "Jurassic Park", from the Michael Crichton book to the impressive special effects in the Steven Spielberg film.

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Apr 19, 2018
Godzilla Bonus with Matt McMuscles
00:12:45

Didn't get your fill of Godzilla? Matt McMuscles joins us to talk even more video games, comics and "Godzilla goes to Hell".

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Apr 16, 2018
Ghost Rider
01:12:56

Holden and Jake talk the history of Ghost Rider, from Johnny Blaze to Nicholas Cage.

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Apr 12, 2018
Shadow of the Colossus
01:04:13

Holden & Jake discuss the history, development and impact of 2004's "Shadow of the Colossus".

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Apr 05, 2018
Godzilla
01:29:53

Holden & Jake are joined by Matt McMuscles ( https://twitter.com/MattMcMuscles ) to discuss all there is to know about Godzilla.

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Mar 29, 2018
The Iron Giant
01:10:38

Holden & Jake discuss 1999's animation classic "The Iron Giant".

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Mar 22, 2018
Philip K. Dick
01:14:34

Holden and Jake discuss the life, work and legacy of science fiction writer Philip K. Dick.

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Mar 15, 2018
Street Fighter Part II
01:18:44

Holden & Jake are back to talk even more Streetfighter.

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Mar 08, 2018
Talkin' "Street Fighter" with Woolie from Super Best Friends!
00:40:12

In this bonus episode Jake sits down with Woolie to discuss all things "Street Fighter".

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Mar 06, 2018
Street Fighter Part I
01:11:09

Holden & Jake discuss the iconic "Street Fighter" franchise in our multi-part series.

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Mar 01, 2018
Kingdom Hearts
01:12:17

Holden and Jake discuss "Kingdom Hearts", from the early days in development to the numerous sequels, and they seek to finally answer the question "Does Mickey fuck?"

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Feb 22, 2018
Doritos & Mountain Dew 1
01:00:39

Starting from the early days of hillbilly themed snacking to video game tie-ins and memes, Holden and Jake talk about the premium gamer fuel that is Doritos & Mountain Dew.

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Feb 15, 2018
Doritos & Mountain Dew
01:00:39

Starting from the early days of hillbilly themed snacking to video game tie-ins and memes, Holden and Jake talk about the premium gamer fuel that is Doritos & Mountain Dew.

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Feb 15, 2018
Hellboy
01:09:44

Holden & Jake discuss Hellboy - from the early days being published by Dark Horse Comics to the Guillermo del Toro movies.

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Feb 08, 2018
Naruto
01:06:31

This week Jake and Holden discuss the lore, legacy and development of Naruto.

Feb 02, 2018
The Haunted Mansion
01:03:45

Jake and Holden discuss the history of and legends surrounding The Haunted Mansion ride at Disney!

Jan 26, 2018
Dark Souls
01:13:22

Holden and Jake discuss the creation, gameplay, and fan community of Dark Souls.

Jan 19, 2018
The Empire Strikes Back
01:06:51

Jake and Holden discuss the creation and nuances of The Empire Strikes Back!

Jan 12, 2018
Evil Dead
01:02:20

Jake and Holden review cult horror classic, Evil Dead, and discuss what made the movie so wonderfully, disgustingly terrifying.

Jan 04, 2018
The X-men Part 2
01:08:49

Jake and Holden discuss the more recent renditions of the X-men, including the television cartoons they loved while growing up, and the modern movies.

Dec 29, 2017
The X-Men Part 1
01:04:50

Holden and Jake delve into the origin of the X-Men comics, their creators, and how the team has evolved and improved.

Dec 22, 2017
Patreon Snack: The X-Files with Henry Zebrowski
00:05:16

Check out a segment of our latest Patreon episode featuring an X-files-centric conversation with Holden and Henry Zebrowski.

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Dec 15, 2017
The X-Files
01:09:38

Jake and Holden are joined by Marie to talk all things X-Files!

Dec 15, 2017
Weird Al Yankovic
01:11:06

Holden and Jake discuss the career and eccentric works of Weird Al Yankovic.

Dec 08, 2017
The Muppets - Part 2
01:11:57

Holden and Jake discuss Jim Henson's later works, the continuation of The Muppets after his passing, and the modern revival of our plush pals.

Dec 01, 2017
The Muppets Part 1
01:02:39

Holden and Jake learn about Jim Henson's life, his lead up to the creation of the Muppets, and some of the characters' early appearances.

Nov 24, 2017
Deadpool
01:03:34

Jake and Holden delve into the most sarcastic superhero of all, Deadpool! They talk the comic book character's creation, the movie that was saved by Deadpool himself: Ryan Reynolds.

Nov 15, 2017
Resident Evil
01:06:13

Holden and Jake discuss the Resident Evil series, including the scariness of the games, the terrible voice acting, and the movie spin offs.

Nov 09, 2017
Hayao Miyazaki
01:06:06

Jake and Holden discuss the works of Japanese writer, director, and artist Hayao Miyazaki.

Nov 03, 2017
The Thing
00:56:01

Holden and Jake talk about one of their favorite sci-fi horror films, The Thing - it's history, creation, and all sorts of crazy fan theories surrounding the infamous plot.

Oct 27, 2017
Special Patreon Announcement: New Weekly Bonus Shows!
00:09:09

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Oct 23, 2017
Mass Effect
01:06:27

Holden and Jake talk about the Mass Effect series - its creation, fan reactions to the game, and personal experiences and relationships with the series.

Oct 19, 2017
Spider-Man Part 2
01:09:40

Jake and Holden conclude their voyage into the Spider-Man universe by discussing the challenges Peter Parker (and his writers) face as an adult and family man, and all the Spider-Man movies and TV iterations.

Oct 12, 2017
Spider-Man Part 1
01:03:11

Holden and Jake talk the creation of Spider-Man, the comics and artists who inspired the series, and the concept of having a hero who had real life problems.

Oct 06, 2017
Megaman
00:59:28

Holden and Jake learn about the creation and many iterations of the classic game.

Sep 29, 2017
Sailor Moon
01:03:24

Jake and Holden are joined by Jake's sweetie pie, Marie, to talk about the creation of Sailor Moon and discuss what made it a revolutionary work.

Sep 21, 2017
The Matrix
01:01:01

Jake and Holden learn all about everybody's favorite classic 90's movie, The Matrix! They discuss everything from creators to characters to all the excellent music, to the icky icky goo pods.

Sep 14, 2017
Final Fantasy 7 - Part 2
01:01:06

Jake and Holden finish their review of Final Fantasy 7 by sharing their personal experiences with the game.

Sep 07, 2017
Final Fantasy 7 - Part 1
01:07:35

Holden and Jake discuss the origin of Final Fantasy 7, one of the most groundbreaking video games of all time, the creative team who built it, and the reasons why it was a game-changer for the gaming world.

Sep 01, 2017
Calvin and Hobbes
01:03:03

Holden and Jake discuss everyone’s favorite newspaper comic, Calvin and Hobbes, learn about creator Bill Watterson’s influences and decision not to merchandise his work, and discuss personal relationships to the comic and characters.

Aug 24, 2017
Akira
01:04:50

Jake and Holden discuss the groundbreaking Akira series, including its creator, the outrageously detailed manga, and its transition to an anime film.

Aug 17, 2017
Skyrim
01:11:43

Holden and Jake tackle the monolithic game Skyrim, learning about its development, reminiscing about personal gameplay, and reliving some of the most fun story lines.

Aug 10, 2017
Thor
01:07:14

Jake and Holden learn about the history of Thor, his creators, many iterations, and what those circles on his chest plate are.

Aug 03, 2017
Nindendo DS
01:03:30

Jake and Holden discuss the creation and evolution of the Nintendo DS, and the effect its presence has had on the gaming community.

Jul 27, 2017
Game of Thrones
01:07:02

Holden and Jake are joined by Cast Of Thrones’ Tim Lanning and Jennifer Cheek to talk Game of Thrones, their personal relationships with the series, and its creator George RR Martin.

Jul 21, 2017
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Part 2
00:58:51

Jake and Holden return to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise to talk about the many, many iterations of the series and some of the wackiest TMNT merchandise available.

Jul 14, 2017
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Part 1
01:01:44

Holden and Jake take on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and learn all about its creators, and its run as a comic, 80’s animated series, and movie.

Jul 07, 2017
Bungie
01:13:48

Jake and Holden learn about Bungie, the creators of Halo and Destiny, and lovers of pizza and cargo shorts.

Jun 30, 2017
Preacher
01:02:18

Jake, Holden and Marcus learn about the prolific Preacher series and its creator.

Jun 23, 2017
The Rock
01:07:07

Holden, Jake and Marcus learn all about Dwayne Johnson: the football player, the wrestler, the actor, the legend.

Jun 16, 2017
Friday the Thirteenth
01:01:47

Holden and Jake delve into the Friday the Thirteenth series, learn about the path that led director Sean S Cunningham to make the iconic movies, and the exceptionally mixed reception of the films.

Jun 09, 2017
Metroid
01:05:27

Jake and Holden delve into the Metroid series, discussing Yoshio Sakamoto's influence, all the best iterations of the game, and Metroid-inspired games.

Jun 01, 2017
Castlevania
01:10:52

Holden and Jake teach us about the history and evolution of the Castlevania games.

May 26, 2017
Dragon Ball Giggle Flicks
01:22:18

Holden and Jake bring you an extra special commentary track of Dragonball Evolution. Watch along with them as they riff on everyone's favorite terrible remake.

May 21, 2017
Dragon Ball II
00:48:24

Jake and Holden dive back into a second helping of the Dragon Ball series, discussing strange facts about the franchise, and the bizarre way the characters are constantly getting exponentially stronger.

May 18, 2017
Dragon Ball Part I
00:57:47

Jake and Holden discuss the enormous history of Dragon Ball, and the legacy of its creator, Akira Toriyama.

May 12, 2017
Gorillaz
01:10:40

Jake and Holden teach us about the history of The Gorillaz - how the influx of 'bad music' drove the band to be successful, and their relationship with Tank Girl.

May 05, 2017
Persona
00:55:15

Jake and Holden explain the monolithic history of the Persona video game series, and Holden chooses his waifu.

Apr 28, 2017
Wonder Woman
00:58:59

Holden and Jake dissect the history of Wonder Woman and her creators.

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Apr 22, 2017
Magic: The Gathering
00:58:54

Holden McNeely, Jake Young and Marcus Parks unravel the confusing legacy of the card game Magic: The Gathering.

Apr 13, 2017
Spongebob Squarepants
00:57:02

Holden McNeely, Jake Young and Marcus Parks investigate who lives in a pineapple under the sea: Spongebob Squarepants.

Apr 06, 2017
Grand Theft Auto: Part 2
01:02:55

Holden McNeely, Jake Young and Marcus Parks bring you the second exciting part of the Rockstar games franchise, Grand Theft Auto!

Mar 30, 2017
Grand Theft Auto: Part 1
01:03:18

Holden McNeely, Jake Young and Marcus Parks talk about the wildly successful Rockstar games franchise, Grand Theft Auto!

Mar 23, 2017
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
00:56:56

Holden McNeely, Jake Young and Marcus Parks almost lose their minds learning everything about the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers series!

Mar 16, 2017
Alien
01:01:32

Holden McNeely, Jake Young and Marcus Parks explore the dark depths of the Ridley Scott film, Alien!

Mar 09, 2017
Cowboy Bebop
00:55:32

Holden McNeely, Jake Young and Marcus Parks talk about the beloved and critically renowned anime series Cowboy Bebop!

Mar 02, 2017
Frank Miller
01:04:07

Jake Young, Holden McNeely and Marcus Parks give us an in-depth look into the early life, style and many works of Frank Miller!

Feb 23, 2017
The Legend of Zelda Part 3
01:07:09

This week Holden McNeely, Jake Young and Marcus Parks bring us the final chapter in their series on The Legend of Zelda!

Feb 16, 2017
The Legend of Zelda Part 2
00:53:58

This week Holden, Jake and Marcus bring us the next generation of games in The Legend of Zelda series!

Feb 09, 2017
The Legend of Zelda: Part 1
00:58:16

This week Holden, Jake and Marcus bring us the origins of the iconic Nintendo game franchise: The Legend of Zelda!

Feb 02, 2017
Hatsune Miku
00:50:31

Jake Young, Holden McNeely and Marcus Parks explain the Japanese synthesized pop music sensation, Hatsune Miku!

Jan 26, 2017
Spawn
00:46:20

Holden McNeely, Jake Young and Marcus Parks discuss Todd McFarlane’s hit comic turned movie, Spawn!

Jan 19, 2017
Bill Nye
00:41:39

Holden, Jake and Marcus talk about childhood TV science edutainer and actual scientist Bill Nye!

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Jan 12, 2017
Stan Lee
00:50:31

Holden, Jake and Marcus talk about beloved comic book creator and movie cameo expert, Stan Lee!

Dec 29, 2016
Naughty Dog
00:55:01

Holden and Jake get into the video game studio Naughty Dog and all their games, from terrible 1980’s PC games and 90’s rip offs to their current PlayStation hits.

Dec 22, 2016
Neon Genesis Evangelion
00:40:28

Jake and Holden take on the giant robot space saga: Neon Genesis Evangelion. The quirky creator and his earlier projects and collaboration, the creepy plot (SPOILERS) and constant use of symbolism in the show.

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Dec 15, 2016
Cartoon Network
00:48:48

Holden, Jake and super producer Marcus talk about the Cartoon Network executives, creators and original content that changed the network into what we know and love today.

Dec 08, 2016
Hideo Kojima
00:58:28

Jake Young and Holden McNeely talk about the video game dynamo Hideo Kojima. From the Metal Gear series to his controversial relationship with Konami, his new projects and origins, they cover all things Kojima!

Dec 01, 2016
Alan Moore - Part 2
01:01:47

Jake Young, Holden McNeely and super producer Marcus Parks continue the discussion about the incomparable, genius comic book author Alan Moore.

Nov 24, 2016
Alan Moore - Part 1
00:44:52

Jake, Holden and super producer Marcus begin their discussion about the early life of legendary British comic book author Alan Moore.

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Nov 17, 2016
Making of The Simpsons
00:36:39

Holden and Jake talk about the history, creators and legacy of The Simpsons!

Nov 10, 2016
Pokémon
00:35:17

Jake, Holden and super producer Marcus enter the world of cute pocket monsters in this episode all about Pokemon.

Nov 04, 2016
Dungeons & Dragons
00:37:54

Holden, Jake and super producer Marcus use their proficient history skill to bring you the origins of Dungeons and Dragons!

Oct 27, 2016
Batman
00:37:21

Jake and Holden get into all things Batman: comics, video games, bat-gadgets, villains, movies and everything else you need to know about the hero Gotham needs.

Oct 20, 2016
Valve
00:11:57

Holden and Jake discuss powerhouse game company Valve, how they changed PC gaming, the creation of Steam plus all the games you know and love!

Oct 13, 2016
Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope
00:30:47

Holden, Jake and super producer Marcus talk about Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope from conception to release, George Lucas’ film career, the creation of Industrial Light & Magic VFX and all the things that could have gone wrong with this groundbreaking film.

Oct 07, 2016
Neil Gaiman
00:47:08

Jake, Holden and super producer Marcus discuss comic book creator, author and goth icon Neil Gaiman!

Sep 29, 2016
Overwatch
00:41:55

Holden, Jake and super producer Marcus talk about the hit Blizzard game Overwatch, debate whether it is a MOBA or not, confront #ButtGate, go through the playable characters and claim their Overwaifus.

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Sep 22, 2016
Gundam
00:34:29

Jake, Holden and super producer Marcus take on the epic series Mobile Suit Gundam including the show, toys, legendary influence that it had on the entire super robot genre and more!

Sep 15, 2016
Sonic the Hedgehog
00:36:02

Jake, Holden and super producer Marcus discuss the rise, fall and everything in between about the classic video game character Sonic the Hedgehog in this inaugural episode of Wizard and the Bruiser!

Sep 08, 2016