Due to some seriously inclement weather at the Stolendroids Texas Chapter, we're digging into the archives for this week's episode of Stolendroids Podcast. No, this isn't going to be a rerun of a previous episode. But if you missed it during Utah Remote-Con, now is your chance to listen to "Collin's The Rise of Skywalker Panel" in all its podcast glory. Now sit back and enjoy as Collin does the equivalent of herding a bunch of loth-cats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Collin's THE RISE OF SKYWALKER Panel

In 2017, Wonder Woman, a film that had been stuck in development since 1996, finally exploded into theaters. The wait was worth it as the film went on to earn more than $820 million at the box office. Additionally, it showed that a female-led superhero movie with a good script could be entertaining and successful. Considering the overall success that the film enjoyed, a sequel was inevitable. That sequel came out in December 2020. With simultaneous releases to the home streaming market and theaters, Warner Bros. did all they could to ensure that fans were actually able to see Wonder Woman 1984. Unfortunately, like with so many other DC superhero movies, they missed the mark with certain things. The special effects and story immediately come to mind.While Wonder Woman 1984 could have been so much more, it wasn't "Martha" bad. Listen as we discuss what was both good and not so good, about WW84 then let us know your thoughts. Are we being too harsh? Not harsh enough? Let us know in the comments below, or send us a message through social media!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WONDER WOMAN 1984 Brings Much "Meh..."

Do you remember the before times when people would leave their homes to do things other than going to work or get food? How people went to dinner with friends or even to the movies? Well, it seems that those times are gone, at least for the present. But what about those movies that people still want to watch? Or those that filmmakers want to produce? If people no longer go out to see movies, then what is the future of the movie-going experience?The popularity of streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+ may hold that answer.Nobody can argue that world-wide COVID-19 quarantines haven't been made easier for those who watch movies. And it was only a matter of time before movie studios, such as Disney with Mulan and Warner Bros. with Wonder Woman 1984, figured out how to not lose everything on films by simultaneously releasing them in theaters and on streaming platforms. But is how we will continue to watch new-release blockbuster movies? Listen as we talk about what we liked and what we didn't with some of the more notable big-budget films that premiered on streaming services. We also make a few predictions as to what movie fans can expect when it comes to "going to the movies." And once you have finished listening, let us know your thoughts. Do you like how things are now, or do you just really want to go and see a summer blockbuster in the theater? Tell us in the comments below, or message us on social media!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Let's Not Go to the Movies

When Dungeons & Dragons was first published in 1974, the 1,000-print run sold out in the first year. The adventure game continued to gain popularity throughout the 1980s until it came under an extraordinary assault from groups who feared that it promoted devil worship and witchcraft. Like so many other pop-culture controversies of the past, these claims were found mostly to be without merit. But enough parents had heard the news reports, and the damage was done. Those who played D&D and other tabletop role-playing games were ostracized. Doomed to spend Friday nights in their parents' basement battling orcs and trolls. Over time, the moral panic over Dungeons & Dragons shifted to other things, including movies and especially video games and RPGs began to enjoy a resurgence.  Fast forward to today, and people from all walks of life can be found playing tabletop role-playing games to escape the high-stress world in which we live. Add a global pandemic and the ability to play these games remotely into the mix, and you have a recipe for an RPG renaissance, which is what's happening. And that brings us to our first Stolendroids Podcast episode of 2021. Listen as we discuss our experiences with tabletop role-playing games. We also get into what some of the different game systems are and why we believe TTRPGs are seeing such a surge in popularity. And you know that we're going to talk about the newest addition to the Stolendroids family, The Lettuce Inn, as new Game Master Erika joins the conversation.So give the episode a listen, and then let us know what you think. We also want to know what your experiences with role-playing games are. Message us with your thoughts on social media!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ready, Set, Roll!

In 1978, hot on the heels of Star Wars, fans received their first spin-off. Set between the events of the original film and The Empire Strikes Back, the Star Wars Holiday Special somehow managed to reunite the main cast for a television special. But since the year was 1978 and TV variety shows were all the rage, they were joined by the likes of Bea Arthur, Art Carney, Diahann Carroll, and Harvey Korman. The plot of the special was simple: Han Solo and Chewbacca are on their way to Kashyyk to celebrate Life Day with Chewbacca's family. While en route, they encounter the Empire, and misfortune ensues. Also, songs are sung, we learn that Chewie's dad has a thing for Diahann Carroll, Boba Fett makes his first appearance, and other stuff happens. Just go watch it if you have never seen it. You will regret it, but you really should if you're a Star Wars fan. Anyway, the original Star Wars Holiday Special is such a hot mess that it's been buried in the dustbin of history for more than four decades. Enter The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special. It's possible that the only reason that The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special was made is to erase the Star Wars Holiday Special from the memories of anyone who may have seen it. But here's the kicker, that may actually happen. Will it become a Life Day classic? Does it surpass the original? Listen as our panelists discuss their thoughts on this new iteration, then share your thoughts with us via social media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special Miracle

Remember when Yoda said, "Begun, the Console War has" at the end of Attack of the Clones? Or maybe it was something about the Clone War. I don't quite remember. Anyway, with Sony and Microsoft both recently releasing their next-gen consoles, the debate of which is better: Xbox or PlayStation has new fuel added to the fire. Of course, many gamers will say that PC is the Master Race, but I digress. In this week's episode of Stolendroids Podcast, our panelists discuss their recent console purchases. Find out who bought what and why they chose what they did. They also discuss some of the pros and cons of the different consoles, what games they are looking forward to, and the hits and misses from the previous generation of gaming consoles. But that's not all! To help turn the fun up to 11, we have not one, not two, but three special guests! Listen now to find out who they are but be warned; entertainment lies ahead. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Next-Gen Console Wars Begin Now

Every four years, citizens in the United States go through the time-honored tradition of selecting who will be our next Overlord, I mean President. And every four years, these contests become more and more heated as the margins of victory grow tighter and tighter. In fact, as time has passed, election season has started to resemble something from a young adult dystopian novel. But we're not here to talk politics, or are we?In this week's episode of Stolendroids Podcast, our panelists take advantage of the timely presidential elections by discussing their favorite fictional presidents. Not only are those who have held the highest office in the land talked about at length, but they also talk about those whom they would like to see become President of their respective imaginary universes.Who was missed? Who would you have put on the list of best and worst fictional President? Let us know on social media! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fictional Presidents

In this episode, Zach is back! And in addition to the rest of our panel, we're joined by Tracy from Movies That Make Us. Listen as we discuss some of our favorite Halloween movies, TV shows, and... other things. We go from horror to cute and fun and just slightly spooky. What are some of your favorite movies and other Halloween traditions? Let us know in the comments below, or send us a message on social media! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our Favorite Halloween Movies

There are some who would argue that Avatar: The Last Airbender is one of the greatest cartoons since The Flintstones, and those people are probably right. But what makes it so great? Why does the series still hold up after so many years?Come listen to our panel discuss how the Avatar: The Last Airbender manages to tell stories that are fun and entertaining for kids, but still intricate and interesting enough for adults. And true to form, our panelists manage to get sidetracked a time or two. Or three. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Avatar: The Last Retrospective

As children, we all had our favorite toys. Some were awesome, some weren't. And then some needed to be burned and sent back from whence they came. You know the ones: the porcelain doll with the dead eyes, the teddy bear that reads you stories with its dead eyes, Furby. The nightmares were real, but toy manufacturers didn't always instill fear in children on purpose. And that's what we're talking about on this episode of Stolendroids Podcast.Listen as our panelists run through some of their favorite unintentionally creepy toys while also asking for large corporate sponsorships and discussing the house-breaking of children. (Yep, you read that right.) And once you're done listening, let us know what some of your favorite nightmare fuel playthings were/are. Battle Trolls Commercial:https://youtu.be/WLfva0HQsN4Jolly Chimp without Fur:https://youtu.be/IOBhPcxsWEALittle Miss No Name:https://youtu.be/oaMbBTmbS20Seinfeld The Doll:https://youtu.be/8gbM2Kr3RdIHydraulic Press Furby:https://youtu.be/DkMVw_0xKn4Teddy Ruxpin Commercial:https://youtu.be/8EshrR-xk2E See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Creepy Toys

The trailer for the second season of The Mandalorian on Disney+ is here! We have some thoughts, and you know that we can't pass up an opportunity to discuss them. In this episode, we have a trailer viewing party, talk about what we are most looking forward to in the upcoming season, and what characters we are excited to see and why.But before that, we discuss the show's first season and the impact it had on the Star Wars fandom itself. And we can't talk about Mando without talking about Baby Yoda. (Yes, nerds, we know he's called The Child, and that Baby Yoda isn't his name. Or is it?)Now come and listen to our conversation all about why The Mandalorian is the best Star Wars in years. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Mandalorian

Welcome to Utah Remote-Con 2020! This was our first panel of the convention. We kick things off with a bang as we look back on the Fast and Furious franchise and look forward to the future. From the original film through Hobbs and Shaw, all your favorites are here.This panel was moderated by Steve and Izzy from Everything I learned from Movies Podcast, and included as panelists Val Cameron from Movies That Make Us and Multiplane Podcasts, Craig Price from Matinee Heroes, Be Fuller of SLCNerd, and Robert Neal.The panel discusses some of the highlights of the series, some of their personal favorite moments, favorite films, and maybe even some of the stinkers. In addition, the team discusses the future of the Fast and Furious franchise. Will FF beat Mission Impossible to space? Clearly, this is the most important space race in the history of the world.Utah Remote-Con 2020 was a virtual pop culture convention focused on panels that occurred September 7-September 12, 2020. The panels were free to view live on YouTube and Facebook. The hope was to get together and discuss geeky and nerdy topics throughout the week and have fun, as well as helping to raise money for a good cause. The charity we chose to focus on for this convention was the American Cancer Society. Thanks to generous donations from those that attended the panels and enjoyed the show, we were able to raise $2,890 for the fight against cancer. Over the coming weeks, we will be adding these panels to our Stolendroids Podcast feed to be enjoyed wherever you listen to podcasts. In addition, you can subscribe to our Stolendroids YouTube channel and relive every fun and entertaining moment of our first Utah Remote-Con.Utah Remote-Con will return March 8-March 13, 2021 with Utah Remote-Con 2!#utahremotecon #thefastandthefurious #2fast2furious #thefastandthefurioustokyodrift #fastandfurious #fastfive #fastandfurious6 #furious7 #f8 #thefateofthefurious #hobbsandshaw See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Utah Remote-Con 2020: The Fast and Furious in SPACE!

The 2020 Emmy nominees have been announced, and we have some thoughts. In fact, some people (Jake) might even say we have some hot takes. Of course, the hot takes aren't really pertinent to the Emmys, but when has that ever stopped us?Also, Collin hates Dustin from Stranger Things. This means that he also hates everything good in this world. Let him know why he's wrong on our social media pages. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hot Takes

You still remember your first cartoon crush, right? Who doesn't? We all had at least one that stands out that we will never forget. It's not weird. Cartoons are often the first characters we connect with as kids. The first stories we connect with, so it makes sense that we had a crush at some time or another on a cartoon character or two, right? Join our panel as they break down some of their memorable cartoon crushes on this episode of Stolendroids Podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cartoon Crushes

Every now and then you learn that one of your friends hasn't watched a movie or a TV show that you absolutely love. You may feel shocked, dismayed, or even betrayed. That's what recently happened when the Stolendroids team realized that Zohner has never seen Brooklyn Nine-Nine. It was at that moment that it was decided that this wrong must be righted. This episode is the result.What TV shows do you love that have flown under someone else's radar? Let us know because this was a fun show that we'd like to do again. Obviously, though, we need another topic so send us your thoughts in the comments, on social media, or at feedback@stolendroids.com! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nine-Nine

Stolendroids Podcast is an award-wanting podcast that breaks down some of the most important topics in geek and pop culture. Listen as our panel brings their unique perspective to stories that matter, but that won't change the course of human history, as only they can. If movies, television, comic books, video games, or technology, are your thing, then this is the show for you! It’s like a pop culture convention in your pocket!

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