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The History of Bad Ideas Podcast

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Jeff, Blake and Jason talk about all things geeky on their podcast, The History of Bad Ideas! Whether it's rumors of the latest comic book movies, debating who really is the worst villain of all time, discussing the latest television shows or just wondering about life in general, you are sure to have a fun time with them! In theory.

Location:

Cincinnati, OH

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Jeff, Blake and Jason talk about all things geeky on their podcast, The History of Bad Ideas! Whether it's rumors of the latest comic book movies, debating who really is the worst villain of all time, discussing the latest television shows or just wondering about life in general, you are sure to have a fun time with them! In theory.

Language:

English


Episodes

Algorithms are Killing Your Children!

3/12/2024
The HOBI Gang welcomes Oscar expert, Jeff Morris, into the studio to talk his favorite films of 2023, wrap up the chaos of the Oscars, and rank the quality of sequels! Plus the gang discusses favorite Mario Bros. character, the new Bad Boys film is pushing people out of Miami, Kung-Fu Panda surprises, a PSA not to ride on top of trains and we list our Top Five Fictional Bullies! This episode is sponsored by thte Cincinnati Comic Expo.

Duration:01:55:25

A Sad Day For Him!

3/5/2024
The HOBI Gang is fully staffed this week so the shenanigans are at an all-time high! The gang is talking the best Walking Dead series, favorite moment for wrestler Virgil, the mystery of Princess Kate and the guys are considering Only Fans as a second job! Plus Jason reviews the Octopus Murders, Jim hates another dumb lawsuit, Blake went to Vegas and we list our Top Five Favorite Supporting Comedic Actors! This episode is sponsored by the Super Cincy Expo.

Duration:01:55:33

The Jewel of the Licking!

2/27/2024
The HOBI Gang is surviving, not thriving as everyone is getting over some sort of sickness this week! The gang does have the energy to discuss Batman's best sidekick, favorite HG Wells' movie adaptation, taste test a Ding Dong/Twinkie mashup, and ChatGPT goes off the rails! Plus the guys talk the failure of Argylle, the success of Bob Marley, play a game of Plotlines and list our Top Five Worst Foods We Ate Growing Up! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

Duration:01:56:16

Jason is the New Blake!

2/20/2024
The HOBI Gang is back, minus Blake, to talk favorite sitcom of the 1980s, WWE wrestler Seth Rollins gets some love, SpongeBob for Halftime Show is rallied around, and a new form of dating...AI avatars! Plus Gina Carano and Twitter try to get Disney to reinstate her, the Fantastic Four has a cast, Madame Web does not spin a good web and we list our Top Five Favorite Cartoon Characters Growing Up! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

Duration:01:37:34

Footish!

2/13/2024
The HOBI Gang welcomes #1 Disney Fan, Doug, as guest this week to discuss the latest Disney film rumors, review the shenanigans from Super Sunday, plan future halftime shows, and postal carriers are now in horror films! Plus Jason is still on the Friday Night Lights bandwagon, Blake wants to buy a sword at Home Depot, Jim brings new flavors of Oreos and we list our Top Five Favorite Action Stars that We Grew Up With! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

Duration:01:54:40

HOBI is Dishwasher Safe!

2/6/2024
The HOBI Gang is gearing up for the big game, well some of us, and discussing the logistics of flying from Japan to Las Vegas, the passing of Toby Keith and Carl Weathers, and we talk the other big story: why isn't Cody Rhodes in the main event of WrestleMania? We also discuss the worst second-hand stores, Cincinnati may become a hockey town, Jason is the only one excited about a new Jurassic Park film, the True Detective writers get snippy and we list our Top Five Favorite Current/Modern Game Shows! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

Duration:01:53:18

The Groundhog of Arm Casts!

1/30/2024
The HOBI Gang is back at it again this week with taste testing international Oreos, favorite late 1980's comedy film, hippie names, Royal Rumble breakdown and we draft a new Big Lebowski film! Plus Jason finally delivers some good news in the news segment, Ridiculousness writers are on strike, the Beekeeper stings the competition and we list our Top Five Actors/Actresses that Should Have Had a Bigger Career! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

Duration:01:54:46

Shower Setting Only!

1/23/2024
The HOBI Gang is finally complete this week, for the first time all year! The gang is debating the best early 1980s comedy, celebrating winning awards, the appeal pickle-flavored Oreos, WWE has a new home, and Jason finally listened to Jim and Bryan about Friday Night Lights! Plus the Daily Show is trending down, Jim is frustrated with Shannon Doherty, a new television show is made for the Worsley Award, and we list our Top Five Totally 1990s Movies! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

Duration:01:49:04

Sacrifice to the Super Volcano!

1/16/2024
The HOBI Gang is down their former Intern this week but Blake returns! The gang debate their favorite secondary characters from the Office, Skynet is now real, the 1980s classic comic ElfQuest is getting a television series and the HOBI crew have a new job! Plus Jason catches up on 2018 films, Blake wants to play the most annoying video game ever, Mean Girls rules, and we list our Top Five Pure/Totally 1980s Films! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

Duration:01:48:23

You'll Be King Over My Dead Body!

1/9/2024
The HOBI Gang is celebrating the Year of HOBI by discussing the failure of the Golden Globes, best choice for host of the Oscars, the niceness of Ian Ziering, who has a better career: Cillian Murphy or Matt Damon! Plus Jason reviews the Traitors, more stupid people in the news, Wonka fixes the box office and we list our Top Five Favorite Final Seasons of a Television Series! The episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

Duration:01:50:32

Get Outta the Pool!

1/2/2024
The HOBI gang is back with their first new episode of 2024 as the guys discuss their holidays, debate the most anticipated films of 2024, receive acceptance speeches from Floppy winners and Jason sings some classics! Jim gets mad at frivolous lawsuits that include chocolate, Steamboat Willie is now public domain so that means awful interpretations, Ferrari fails at the box office and we list our Top Five Pop Culture Things We Want to Happen in 2024! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

Duration:01:56:43

The 2023 Floppy Awards!

12/26/2023
It's the annual Floppy Awards Special, 2023 edition! The gang celebrates the aftermath of the holidays by debating the best and worst in television this year, the best superhero film of the year (there wasn't much), and Scab Jeff tries his best to win his first Floppy ever! Plus the voting panel debates what year Violent Night came out, Scab Jeff throws his vote away, and we have a first in the Canadian of the Year! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

Duration:01:27:21

I'm Done Answering Your Stupid Questions!

12/18/2023
The HOBI gang is all together for the holidays as they record their final "regular" episode of the year! #1 Fan Doug wants to go on a road trip to a new Buc-ee's, Meow God wants us to dress as pop stars, Jason is a drama queen, and we are excited to approach our 10-year anniversary! Plus why you shouldn't fist-fight your basketball coach, James Gunn's hatred of superhero cameos, Zachary Levi fires himself and we list our Top Five Favorite Things of 2023! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

Duration:01:41:15

I've Taken Worse to the Face!

12/12/2023
The HOBI Gang is preparing for the holiday season with another festive episode! The gang is debating the worst Disney animated film, Canadian of the Year nominee voting heats up, owning the most useless pet, new podcast ideas and we learn not to throw burritos at people! Plus Natalie Portman is forgotten in the Star Wars universe, the Boy and the Heron surprises at the box office, and we list our Top Five Favorite Characters from Christmas Movies! This episode is sponsorsed by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

Duration:01:42:57

Mussolini Giulliani!

12/5/2023
The HOBI Gang is complete again this week as they debate the most evil Christmas movie villain, worst amusement park ride, an edible mascot joins our team, and fighting over wine at a gas station! Plus Felicity Huffman tries to act her way to an apology, somehow a Sinister Six film is still being worked on, Beyonce is queen of the box office and we list our Top Five Favorite Characters from Christmas Movies! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

Duration:01:49:04

We are Not a Petting Zoo!

11/28/2023
The HOBI Gang is without their sound engineer, Jeff, this week so no one can control what everyone else is going to do! The gang is debating the best fictional football coach, Kitty City expands to Gatlinburg, discount coupons and protesting outside a brothel. Plus Susan Sarandon's son is not a fan of his mom's pictures, The Marvels continue to struggle, the Hunger Games continues to surprise and we list our Top Five Worst Weather-related Films! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

Duration:01:37:28

My Fingers are Getting Too Fat for This!

11/21/2023
The HOBI Gang is fully complete again this week and just in time for Thanksgiving! The gang gives thanks for Peanuts Television Specials, announce the winners for the Toy Hall of Fame, Oreo cookies become lazy, and taste test Mac & Cheese ice cream! Yes you heard that right. Plus the guys recast Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer show, Alaska is not an island, airplane etiquette and list our Top Five Worst Holiday TV Specials/Movies! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

Duration:02:02:35

A Cookie Smashed into the Back of My Head!

11/14/2023
The HOBI Gang is on the move this week as they are recording from Scab Jeff's studio as Jason is out this week! Listen to the crew degrade Jason while he is not there to defend himself. Hear the guys debate boxing movies better than Rocky. Savor the tasting of plantain chips and Strawberry & Cream Dr. Pepper. Catch reviews of The Marvels and Five Nights at Freddie's. And settle for our Top 5 extinct animals. This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

Duration:02:01:50

The Last Leper!

11/7/2023
The HOBI Gang welcomes the return of Bryan this week as the former Intern returns from his trip to Maine! The gang is talking favorite Thanksgiving side dish, ranking annoying sounds, who has a better collection of work: Christina Ricci or Christina Applegate, and a giant Pokemon scam! Plus the guys debate how awful Kanye really is, John Cena is in a free fall at the box office, The Marvels is coming and we list our Top Five Least Favorite Restaurants! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

Duration:01:47:09

Freddy Only Killed Kids!

10/30/2023
It's Halloween so HOBI is getting spooky by going old school as Jeff and Jason are the only regular hosts in the abandoned studio! The guys are talking best video game film adaptation, favorite horror villain, which fictional school we would attend and pay respect to Matthew Perry. Plus an old school guest stops by, Nic the Gimp, to debate the future of Daredevil, review Five Nights at Freddy's, and list our Top Five Favorite Friends Episodes! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

Duration:01:49:00