Based solely on a single picture of Sean Connery in the worst costume ever, we decided to Force Watch the 1974 Irish-American science fantasy "classic," Zardoz! We had absolutely no idea what we were in for. Come along with us now, through the vortex, on a journey to second level!
TH54 - Fictional Sports & Oscars vs Comedy
The guys were supposed to name specific sporting events from movies they wish they could have seen for real, so Scott reads a list of fictional sports for some reason and Todd talks about some things that aren’t really sports at all and Allen tries to pull it all together.
Then... no genre has been neglected by the Oscars like Comedy. The guys name some of the funniest movies and performances in history that should have walked away with a statue. And what is the Academy's hangup with comedies anyway?
TH53 - The Carrier
You can have your Contagion and Outbreak podcasts, but who else is breaking down 1988's The Carrier?? That's right; only your boys. It’s a good old fashioned Force Watch! CATS, a hundred people wrapped in plastic, The Black Thing, bipolar townspeople... This beauty is free to watch on Netflix, so check it out first (if you have the time) and then join in on the fun.
TH52 - Quarantine Edition
We heard two years between episodes is the best way to grow an audience. And here we are! On this special Quarantine Edition of the show, we look at the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe and decide which movies (if any) will stand the test of time! Then, Allen breaks down the best of John Grisham movies. (Brimley)
TH51 - Best of the Best
USA versus Korea for all the karate tournament marbles and lives hang in the balance! On this Force Watch episode, let's turn the acting up to 11 and figure out who is... Best of the Best! Subscribe on iTunes and Google Play.
TH50 - Force Watch: Ladies' Choice
In honor of St. Valentine's Day, we let our significant others pick the movies we would be forced to watch this week. We start with Richard Gere and Pretty Woman (1:20) -- then When Harry Met Sally (17:27) -- and finally, three hours and twenty solid minutes of Anne of Green Gables! (32:58) Subscribe on iTunes and Google Play.
TH49 - Re-Animator
Talk Hard dives into the Lovecraft deep-end with 1985's Re-Animator. A horn-dog reanimated head with hypnotism powers is only the tip of the iceberg in this one. Subscribe on iTunes and Google Play.
TH48 - Todd's Underwear Episode
The guys discuss the movies they've been watching lately, including Hostiles. Allen walks us through the movies you can look forward to in 2018. We announce something fun for Valentine's Day and Todd gives us seven solid minutes of talk about his underwear. Subscribe on iTunes and Google Play.
TH47 - Encino Man
It's a Force Watch Episode and we're diving into 90s caveman comedy with Encino Man. The guys break down the launching pad of Pauly Shore and Brendan Fraser and try to figure out what happened to them. But most of all, we're going to teach you how to weez. Subscribe on iTunes and Google Play.
TH46 - Golden Globes 2018 / The Last Jedi
The guys take a look at the winners (Oprah fans) and losers (all of us) of the 2018 Golden Globes (5:21) -- Then, for the time being, it's apparently full steam ahead for all the mutant movies at Fox (32:18) -- And finally, Rian Johnson and Star Wars: The Last Jedi take a 50 minute arse-beating from two of your three favorite podcasters (38:24) -- Subscribe on iTunes and Google Play.
TH45 - Phantasm
It's a Force Watch episode! This time, Phantasm gets the full breakdown. The Tall Man, the Lady in Lavender, jawas, swiss army orbs, old men's panties... The guys leave no stone unturned! Subscribe on iTunes and Google Play.
TH44 - Guess The News
The guys are back with a gigantic episode full of NEWS! Naughty news, future news, movie news... Disney bought Fox and we'll tell you why all nerds should rejoice. Meanwhile, Warner Brothers turns their DC movies into a pile of used tires and Joss Whedon throws a match. Plus, reviews of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Thor: Ragnarok, Stranger Things 2, and more. Subscribe on iTunes and Google Play.
TH43 - Talk Hard of Terror
You expect the best from us on Halloween and this year we bring you three horror movies from three different eras of Hollywood... The Birds (1963), Fright Night (1985), and The Strangers (2008). Also, a notice to all sneezers: Allen doesn't want to bless you anymore. Subscribe on iTunes and Google Play.
TH42 - Halloween III: Season of the Witch
It's a Force Watch episode! Todd offers up the cult classic Halloween III and we analyze it like never before. Bugs, snakes, androids, Stonehenge, a surprising lack of witches... This thing keeps you guessing, but we'll guide you to safety.
TH41 - The Misery Episode
45 mins of misery and Kathy Bates is not involved. We're sad and we're letting it all out. US Soccer ruined Scott's year, we lost a couple of legends in Tom Petty and Bobby Heenan, Justice League looks ready to spread sadness in theaters across the country, and no misery party is complete without Harvey Weinstein. BUT, James Gunn cheers us up with some good news on Thor: Ragnarok. Subscribe on iTunes and Google Play.
TH40 - Cobra
It's a Force Watch episode! This time it's Stallone at his absolute Stalloniest in 1986's Cobra. Brigitte Nielsen, a ghost director, horrible dialogue, inexplicable editing... this thing has it all. And for good measure, we even wrap things up by debating the fan movement to make Luke Skywalker bisexual. Subscribe on iTunes and Google Play.
TH39 - Marvel TV = Trash Barge
Someone needs to be fired at Marvel TV and his name rhymes with Jeph Loeb. But first, the guys remember Kentucky native Harry Dean Stanton, discuss demon clowns and reflect on poor hygiene. "Mother!" messed with Allen's head. Then, stick around for three minutes with the Mini Chief himself, Henry Sheene. Subscribe on iTunes and Google Play.
TH38 - The Hunt For Red October
It's a Cold War edition of Force Watch! The guys break down The Hunt For Red October, a 1990 adaptation of Tom Clancy's novel and examine why Alec Baldwin never found purchase as a leading man. Then, things get heated when they place bets on "IT"! Subscribe on iTunes and Google Play.
TH37 - The 80s Are Forever
The 80s are back to dominate this old movie pod! The return of the Gremlins, Bill & Ted, and IVAN effin DRAGO are all in the news! Then, the guys set out to pick the greatest 80s song of them all. Plus, we may have a lead on why Japan loves Talk Hard! Subscribe on iTunes and Google Play.
TH36 - The Greasy Strangler
We have a ton of Hollywood news to catch up on and the guys give all of it the thumbs up or thumbs down during a game of Yay or Nay. Plus, detailed analysis of a month's worth of Space Cops episodes. We make Todd taste test a new Pepsi and he makes us watch the worst movie of all the movies. Subscribe on iTunes and Google Play.
- James Bond, Knight Rider, Captain Marvel, Avatar, The Munsters... (5:00)
- Is Wonder Woman a serious contender for Best Picture? (24:30)
- Space Cops 4-7 (33:10)
- 1893 Pepsi Taste Test (52:50)
- Force Watch: The Greasy Strangler (59:28)