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The passionate discussion at the next table distracts you from your coffee. As you surreptitiously listen in, you realize it’s an old guy and young guy talking, no not talking, debating with passion about the various movie universes, agreeing on some points, challenging one another on others. Next week it's another show. Always engaging, with unique viewpoints. Suddenly they aren’t there. Forlorned, the barista tells you they don’t come here anymore, a furtive glance she reaches into her pocket and pulls out a simple white card with a QR code… Welcome to the podcast you didn't know you needed.

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The passionate discussion at the next table distracts you from your coffee. As you surreptitiously listen in, you realize it’s an old guy and young guy talking, no not talking, debating with passion about the various movie universes, agreeing on some points, challenging one another on others. Next week it's another show. Always engaging, with unique viewpoints. Suddenly they aren’t there. Forlorned, the barista tells you they don’t come here anymore, a furtive glance she reaches into her pocket and pulls out a simple white card with a QR code… Welcome to the podcast you didn't know you needed.

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The Batman - Matt Reeves - 2022 - Why we like and why you should too!

2/23/2024
Matt Reeves, The Batman, from 2022 is a great movie, fight me! Jeff and I will convince you! This episode is brought to you by Figuratively Speaking Minis. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/FigurativelySpeakingMinis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jeff is a Photon Relocation Specialist by day and an avid movie and TV watcher by night. What he really likes to do is watch stuff and then talk about the things that he watches. Doug is discovering what it means to be retired. Believing we live in a golden age of Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies, he's quite happy to talk at length with anyone about his opinions, even Jeff. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ashot-Danielyan-Composer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠

Duration:01:37:10

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Episode Twenty Seven - Gunnverse - A year in review

2/8/2024
Did the promises of Gunnverse deliver in the first year? Do we still have hope? What about the Flash comments he made? What can we expect this year? Will it be the year Henry Cavill saves the MCU and DCU? This episode is brought to you by Figuratively Speaking Minis. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/FigurativelySpeakingMinis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jeff is a Photon Relocation Specialist by day and an avid movie and TV watcher by night. What he really likes to do is watch stuff and then talk about the things that he watches. Doug is discovering what it means to be retired. Believing we live in a golden age of Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies, he's quite happy to talk at length with anyone about his opinions, even Jeff. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ashot-Danielyan-Composer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠

Duration:01:06:35

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Episode Twenty Six - Bodies Season One - Finale

1/26/2024
An episode of love for Bodies. We sincerely hope there is a season two of this well deserving series. If not we are hunting down the show runner and writers, to get the answers to our questions. Like, 'Why is it called the throat?' , 'Why is Maplewood in 2023'. I could go on, but that would be a podcast... This episode is brought to you by Figuratively Speaking Minis. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/FigurativelySpeakingMinis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jeff is a Photon Relocation Specialist by day and an avid movie and TV watcher by night. What he really likes to do is watch stuff and then talk about the things that he watches. Doug is discovering what it means to be retired to him. Believing we live in a golden age of Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies, he's quite happy to talk at length with anyone about his opinions, even Jeff. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ashot-Danielyan-Composer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠

Duration:00:52:04

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Episode Twenty Five - Bodies Season One - Episodes 5 and 6

1/9/2024
A shorter episode because Doug doesn't want to talk for 2 hours. So many cool things, and Doug argues that there is only one time and we are in a loop, time is not advancing past 2053! This episode is brought to you by Figuratively Speaking Minis. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/FigurativelySpeakingMinis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jeff is a Photon Relocation Specialist by day and an avid movie and TV watcher by night. What he really likes to do is watch stuff and then talk about the things that he watches. Doug is discovering what it means to be retired to him. Believing we live in a golden age of Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies, he's quite happy to talk at length with anyone about his opinions, even Jeff. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ashot-Danielyan-Composer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠

Duration:00:35:18

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Episode Twenty Four - Bodies Season One - Episodes 3 and 4

1/4/2024
I was rig...wait what the hell just happened? Jeff laughs at Doug thinking he has a time travel show figured out. This episode is brought to you by Figuratively Speaking Minis. ⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/FigurativelySpeakingMinis⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jeff is a Photon Relocation Specialist by day and an avid movie and TV watcher by night. What he really likes to do is watch stuff and then talk about the things that he watches. Doug tells people to turn things on and off again to fix problems. Believing we live in a golden age of Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies, he's quite happy to talk at length with anyone about his opinions, even Jeff. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ashot-Danielyan-Composer⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠

Duration:00:57:16

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Episode Twenty Three - Bodies Season One - Episode 1 and 2

12/12/2023
Ah Time Travel Series! That has us all over it! Might be a little too Fan Boi happy about this. But there's nothing wrong with being happy!

Duration:00:53:55

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Episode Twenty Two - Wheel Of Time Season Two

12/8/2023
Doug loves it, because he read the books, Jeff points out you need a fricking interpreter for all the crazy names...Doug sadly agrees... Both still like the series, Doug more than Jeff, but then he's an old guy. This episode is brought to you by Figuratively Speaking Minis. ⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/FigurativelySpeakingMinis⁠⁠⁠ Jeff is a Photon Relocation Specialist by day and an avid movie and TV watcher by night. What he really likes to do is watch stuff and then talk about the things that he watches. Doug tells people to turn things on and off again to fix problems. Believing we live in a golden age of Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies, he's quite happy to talk at length with anyone about his opinions, even Jeff. Music by ⁠⁠⁠Ashot-Danielyan-Composer⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠

Duration:01:07:32

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Episode Twenty One - The Flash Movie - A missed opportunity

12/3/2023
The first James Gunn disappointment, don't have a focus group, and then don't listen to them. You had a chance to do something unique and you blew it. Doug's soapbox was he extra large this week and Jeff 's disappointment was visceral. This episode is brought to you by Figuratively Speaking Minis. ⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/FigurativelySpeakingMinis⁠⁠⁠ Jeff is a Photon Relocation Specialist by day and an avid movie and TV watcher by night. What he really likes to do is watch stuff and then talk about the things that he watches. Doug tells people to turn things on and off again to fix problems. Believing we live in a golden age of Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies, he's quite happy to talk at length with anyone about his opinions, even Jeff. Music by ⁠⁠⁠Ashot-Danielyan-Composer⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠

Duration:01:07:00

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Episode Twenty - SILO Season 1 Ep 8-10 So you want to go outside?

9/16/2023
As predicted it was the top of the rollercoaster and we plumet high speed through the next three episodes. More people die, a new interesting character, a kids book, and a flashing 18... MOAR DAM SECRETS! PS - Remember you can count on supply. This episode is brought to you by Figuratively Speaking Minis. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/FigurativelySpeakingMinis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jeff is a Photon Relocation Specialist by day and an avid movie and TV watcher by night. What he really likes to do is watch stuff and then talk about the things that he watches. Doug tells people to turn things on and off again to fix problems. Believing we live in a golden age of Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies, he's quite happy to talk at length with anyone about his opinions, even Jeff. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ashot-Danielyan-Composer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠

Duration:01:01:34

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Episode Nineteen - Silo Season 1 Episodes 6 - 7 STOP WITH THE NEW MYSTERIES ALREADY!!!!

9/15/2023
Jeff and Doug continue being amazed at the quality of acting and writing, and really HOW MANY MOAR MYSTERIES DOES ONE SEASON NEED!!!!

Duration:00:46:38

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Episode Eighteen - SILO Season 1 Ep 4 - 5 Do all the protagonists die?

8/12/2023
Jeff and Doug review episodes four and five of SILO Season 1. Seriously don't fall in love in SILO. One or both of you will die. Will any protagonist actually live? The world of SILO is soo cool, can we have a 'character' episode of the SILO itself, maybe a flashback to the builders, please, please, please? This episode is brought to you by Figuratively Speaking Minis. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/FigurativelySpeakingMinis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jeff is a Photon Relocation Specialist by day and an avid movie and TV watcher by night. What he really likes to do is watch stuff and then talk about the things that he watches. Doug tells people to turn things on and off again to fix problems. Believing we live in a golden age of Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies, he's quite happy to talk at length with anyone about his opinions, even Jeff. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ashot-Danielyan-Composer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠

Duration:00:52:02

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Episode Seventeen - SILO - "Holston's Choice"

7/29/2023
More mysteries, another love story and did we really learn anything or did we only get more questions. Doug is still mad we have to dumb things down because people don't know the basics of a generator. Jeff wants to touch the grass. This episode is brought to you by Figuratively Speaking Minis. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/FigurativelySpeakingMinis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jeff is a Photon Relocation Specialist by day and an avid movie and TV watcher by night. What he really likes to do is watch stuff and then talk about the things that he watches. Doug tells people to turn things on and off again to fix problems. Believing we live in a golden age of Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies, he's quite happy to talk at length with anyone about his opinions, even Jeff. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ashot-Danielyan-Composer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠

Duration:00:36:21

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Episode Sixteen - The Mandalorian Season 3: The end of an age?

7/8/2023
Jeff and Doug conclude their thoughts on the Mandalorian Season Three. They forgot how to write Star Wars. This doesn't bode well for the rest of the universe... and mark my words...Doug will storm Mickey's castle! This episode is brought to you by Figuratively Speaking Minis. ⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/FigurativelySpeakingMinis⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jeff is a Photon Relocation Specialist by day and an avid movie and TV watcher by night. What he really likes to do is watch stuff and then talk about the things that he watches. Doug tells people to turn things on and off again to fix problems. Believing we live in a golden age of Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies, he's quite happy to talk at length with anyone about his opinions, even Jeff. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ashot-Danielyan-Composer⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠

Duration:00:51:24

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Episode Fifteen - Pulling the Wool over your eyes! SILO Episode I Review

6/17/2023
SILO one tries to pull the wool over your eyes. Hugh Howey's tremendous series is brought to life. Warning - Spoilers ahead. I want to go outside, a simple phrase that doesn't mean what you think. Come inside, turn on the water taps and listen in.... This episode is brought to you by Figuratively Speaking Minis. ⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/FigurativelySpeakingMinis⁠⁠⁠ Jeff is a Photon Relocation Specialist by day and an avid movie and TV watcher by night. What he really likes to do is watch stuff and then talk about the things that he watches. Doug tells people to turn things on and off again to fix problems. Believing we live in a golden age of Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies, he's quite happy to talk at length with anyone about his opinions, even Jeff. Music by ⁠⁠⁠Ashot-Danielyan-Composer⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠

Duration:00:38:40

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Episode Fourteen - Guardians Of The Galaxy III - Theatres are back baby!

6/9/2023
Warning - Spoilers ahead. This episode is brought to you by Figuratively Speaking Minis. Doug is convinced THEATRES ARE BACK BABY! But is GotG3 the best of the trilogy? ⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/FigurativelySpeakingMinis⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jeff is a Photon Relocation Specialist by day and an avid movie and TV watcher by night. What he really likes to do is watch stuff and then talk about the things that he watches. Doug tells people to turn things on and off again to fix problems. Believing we live in a golden age of Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies, he's quite happy to talk at length with anyone about his opinions, even Jeff. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ashot-Danielyan-Composer⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠

Duration:00:41:25

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Episode Thirteen - The Mandalorian Season Three - Episode Two - The Mines Of Mandalore

5/30/2023
Warning - Spoilers ahead. Jonathan Favreau forgets how to write the Mandalorian- But - Mandalorian Season Three Episode Two - The Mines Of Mandalore This episode is brought to you by Figuratively Speaking Minis. ⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/FigurativelySpeakingMinis⁠⁠⁠ Jeff is a Photon Relocation Specialist by day and an avid movie and TV watcher by night. What he really likes to do is watch stuff and then talk about the things that he watches. Doug tells people to turn things on and off again to fix problems. Believing we live in a golden age of Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies, he's quite happy to talk at length with anyone about his opinions, even Jeff. Music by ⁠⁠⁠Ashot-Danielyan-Composer⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠

Duration:00:31:16

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Episode 11 - Honor Among Thieves: The Fat Dragon Debate

5/9/2023
Warning - Spoilers ahead. Blessed to have Courtney of Figuratively Speaking Minis for this review of Honor Among Thieves. Doug loves fat dragon, some other people on this podcast are wrong. This episode is brought to you by Figuratively Speaking Minis. ⁠⁠linktr.ee/FigurativelySpeakingMinis⁠⁠ Jeff is a Photon Relocation Specialist by day and an avid movie and TV watcher by night. What he really likes to do is watch stuff and then talk about the things that he watches. Doug tells people to turn things on and off again to fix problems. Believing we live in a golden age of Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies, he's quite happy to talk at length with anyone about his opinions, even Jeff. Music by ⁠⁠Ashot-Danielyan-Composer⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠

Duration:00:39:54

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Episode Ten - The Last of Us Episodes 5 and 6 - Henry and Sam. Oh and Doug gets mad at Tommy.

4/12/2023
Warning - Spoilers ahead. Henry and Sam, an episode that we loved. And Doug gets super mad at Tommy. Jeff finds this amusing, which only makes Doug madder. Pull up a chair, listen in and laugh with Jeff. This episode is brought to you by Figuratively Speaking Minis. ⁠linktr.ee/FigurativelySpeakingMinis⁠ Jeff is a Photon Relocation Specialist by day and an avid movie and TV watcher by night. What he really likes to do is watch stuff and then talk about the things that he watches. Doug tells people to turn things on and off again to fix problems. Believing we live in a golden age of Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies, he's quite happy to talk at length with anyone about his opinions, even Jeff. Music by ⁠Ashot-Danielyan-Composer⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠

Duration:00:58:39

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Episode Nine - The Last of Us Episode Three - The Bill and Frank Story

3/7/2023
Warning - Spoilers ahead. Jeff and Doug disagree on whether this was a pleasant episode. A well executed and acted episode. Was it self-indulgent by the creators? A touching, beautiful story, but did we need a full episode of of it? Were the creators trying to right a wrong from the game? Pull up a chair, listen in... This episode is brought to you by Figuratively Speaking Minis. linktr.ee/FigurativelySpeakingMinis Jeff is a Photon Relocation Specialist by day and an avid movie and TV watcher by night. What he really likes to do is watch stuff and then talk about the things that he watches. Doug tells people to turn things on and off again to fix problems. Believing we live in a golden age of Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies, he's quite happy to talk at length with anyone about his opinions, even Jeff. Music by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer from Pixabay

Duration:00:44:05

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Episode Eight - Last Of Us Episode Two - We like a flashback - will wonders never cease.

3/2/2023
Episode Two of The Last Of Us. Warnings - spoilers ahead. Still loving the show, Jeff and Doug find a flashback they don't hate. Will wonders never cease. But Shakey cam...it's got to go! This episode is brought to you by Figuratively Speaking Minis. linktr.ee/FigurativelySpeakingMinis Jeff is a Photon Relocation Specialist by day and an avid movie and TV watcher by night. What he really likes to do is watch stuff and then talk about the things that he watches. Doug tells people to turn things on and off again to fix problems. Believing we live in a golden age of Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies, he's quite happy to talk at length with anyone about his opinions, even Jeff. Music by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer from Pixabay

Duration:00:34:34