Music Free Static
Randall Smith, the host of Music Free Gaming, presents the Music Free Static podcast, a spinoff show where he discusses topics beyond gaming. Covering tech, culture, and self care, the podcast lets him freely talk about his varied interests without the need to concentrate on a game. It's a casual, wide-ranging conversation from the perspective of a gaming enthusiast.
Episodes
The Parent Trap (1961 & 1998) - Music Free Static (170)
The Parent Trap (both of them!) is one of Alaina's favorite movies. In this Really Late Movie Review, Alaina and I sat down to talk about the 1961 original staring Hayley Mills and the 1998 remake starting Lindsay Lohan.Both movies are fun romantic comedies with a lot of silliness. We talk through what we like, our hang-ups, and why we keep coming back to these classics!#TheParentTrap #MovieRe
The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) - Music Free Static (169)
The Mandalorian and Grogu have made the jump from the small screen to the big screen and back to the small screen which is where I saw it. I've been looking forward to finally seeing it. Join me as I dive into this spoiler filled Really Late Movie Review of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu with all of all the fun, action, and Commando-style gear up montages.#StarWars #MandalorianAndGrogu #
Superman Returns (2006) - Music Free Static (168)
How do you pick up the pieces of a lost life? Even Superman can't just slide back into his friends' lives after a five year absence. In this Really Late Movie Review of Superman Returns, we'll dive into a great character story wrapped in a pretty mid Superman story.#SupermanReturns #moviereview #ReallyLateMovieReview #MusicFreeStatic💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently
Do Viewers Want a Streamer Monopoly? - Music Free Tech (1)
Introducing the new Music Free Tech podcast! MFT is a new, irregularly scheduled podcast about tech and content creation. Get all the goodness at https://www.youtube.com/@musicfreetech or subscribe right here on Spotify!---Twitch's latest AI controversy has streamers looking at switching platforms but will their viewers follow? In this episode I posit that most viewers would rather stick with
All Good Things Come to an End: Knowing When to Stop - Music Free Static (167)
It happens to everyone. There comes a time when you're doing something and it's just time to stop. Sometimes, you need to stop because what you're doing is bad for you in some way. Other times, you need to stop because you need a refresh or because continuing is just not worth the effort.I have two of those latter things in my life. The first will affect this podcast. I love doing the
Short Circuit (1986) - Music Free Static (166)
Forty years ago, Short Circuit showed the easiest to understand example of how AIs are trained. It was also a fun comedy with, problematic choices, and questionable acting. Join me for this Really Late Movie Review of Short Circuit.#ShortCircuit #AI #ReallyLateMovieReview #MusicFreeStatic💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! https://g
Star Trek: The Magic of the Holodeck - Music Free Static (165)
Star Trek had so much cool tech but nothing prompted so many stories as the holodeck! My wife joins me on this episode to dive into all the fun of the holodecks in The Next Generation, Deep Space 9, and Voyager.We talk the many ways that holodecks were used from recreation, and training to investigations and well... Quark has his own special ways of using his holosuites, We also dive into some of
Tips for Calming Your Emotional Storms - Music Free Static (164)
With everything going on in life, it's easy to get caught in an emotional storm. In this episode, I share my personal experience in dealing with emotional chaos in my life and offer tips for cutting through the chaos. I offer tips that have worked for me in finding peace and calm in the emotional chaos.#emotions #meditation #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfCare #MusicFreeStatic
Independence Day (1996) - Music Free Static (163)
It's been 30 years since aliens tried to exterminate humanities greatest landmarks. Join me for the Really Late Movie Review of Independence Day staring Will Smith and Bill Pullman. "Today we celebrate our Independence Day!"#IndependenceDay #MovieReview #ReallyLateMovieReview #MusicFreeStatic💲 Ads 💲- Keep track of all of your passwords for free with PROTON PASS https://go.getproton.m
1776 (1972) - Music Free Static (162)
I can confirm that the delegates to the Continental Congress randomly broke into song during the debates on the Declaration of Independence. Join me for this really late movie review of 1776. This musical does a really good job of showing the seriousness of the debates that led to American independence."One useless man is a disgrace. Two are a law firm and three or more become a congress.&quo
Surviving 30 Years of Marriage: Respect, Forgiveness, & Growing Together! - Music Free Static (161)
We got married 30 years ago and we're still going strong! In this episode, my wife and I talk about how we survived 30 years of marriage. Join us as we talk about respect, forgiveness, and how we're still growing together as a couple!#marriage #relationships #MusicFreeStatic💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! https://go.getp
Celebrating 250 Years of Liberty - Music Free Static (160)
The United States of America turns 250 this year and for 250 years, it's been a beacon of liberty. It was exceptional at its founding and, through it's guaranteed rights, provided a place where a person could succeed no matter who their family was and without having to ask permission. America is not perfect and there are some who would ignore the "unalianable right" described in
From Doom to Minecraft: An Old Man's Game - Music Free Static (159)
From Doom to Minecraft: An Old Man's Game - Music Free Static (159)As an aging gamer, I have come to the realization that my taste in games has changed. I started with shooters (Doom, Dark Forces), combat flight sims (X-Wing, F-117, & F14 Tomcat), and sports games. These days, all of those have given way to Minecraft, Terraria, and story-based games like Horizon: Zero Dawn. And that's
The Care Bears Movie (1985) - Music Free Static (158)
The Care Bears Movie could have been just another super sweet and ultimately forgettable kids' movie. Instead, it starts with child abandonment gets darker from there.Yes, The Care Bears Movie exists to sell a new batch of toys but it's much better than it was any right to be. Join me for the Really Late Movie Review of the 1985 cult classic that has a great message that's still valid
Parenting Never Stops... But It Does Change - Music Free Static (157)
With Mother's Day recently passed and Father's Day coming up, I sat down with my wife to talk about how parenthood changes when the kids become adults.In this episode, we talk about:- The mistakes we made as young parents.- How we've changed as parents.- How our relationship with our children has changed.#Parenting #MothersDay #FathersDay #MusicFreeStatic💲 Ads 💲- Sign up for Fourthwall
Maul: Shadow Lord (Season 1) - Music Free Static (156)
Maul: Shadow Lord might be the best Star Wars show since season two of Andor. This cross between a noir detective show, horror, and Star Wars action was beautiful and barely stops. They don't pull any punches with Maul and Devon might be the best Jedi we've seen since Ahsoka.Join me in this spoiler filled Really Late Review of season one of Maul: Shadow Lord.#StarWars #MaulShadowLord #Devo
The Imitation Game (2014) - Music Free Static (155)
Alan Turing was the father of modern computing. He and his team of cryptographers broke the Enigma encryption and helped the Allies win WWII. But there's more to Alan Turing than mathematical genius. Join me in this Really Late Movie Review of The Imitation Game which explores his work during the war as well as his troubled life afterwards.The Imitation Game is an amazing movie starting Benedi
From TikTok Shop to Saturday Morning Cartoons: Why "Old School" TV is Winning Again - Music Free Static (153)
In this episode of the Music Free Static podcast, we’re diving into the curious cycle of media and commerce. We start with the news of the QVC bankruptcy—a titan of the home shopping era—and explore how its DNA lives on in the "new" wave of live shopping. From the high-energy auctions on Whatnot to the inescapable TikTok Shop, we break down why these platforms are essentially just QVC fo
Why We Keep Going Back to Star Trek: Laughs, Lessons, and Favorite Episodes - Music Free Static (152)
Why do we keep returning to the final frontier? In this episode, we’re boldly going through our favorite moments from the Original Series, The Next Generation, and Voyager to figure out why Star Trek remains the ultimate "comfort watch."From the profound cultural lessons to that infectious hope for humanity, we explore why this vision of the future still resonates today. We also dive int
Stress, Depression, and Looking Forward - Music Free Static (151)
I'm going through a stressful and depressing time and it's not just Spring! Join me as I dive into my special breed of anxiety. I talk about where I'm at and how I'm coping with it (or not) and offer some ideas that might help you.💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! https://go.getproton.me/SH1sC
Beyond the Hype: The Silent Ways AI is Improving Our Lives - Music Free Static (154)
AI is everywhere in the headlines, but we often only hear about the "doom and gloom" or the latest generative art. In this episode, we’re looking past the hype to explore the silent ways AI is actually making the world a better, more accessible place.From early medical diagnostics that catch diseases before they progress, to self-driving technology that offers life-altering mobility for
I Hate Spring (Mostly) - Music Free Static (150)
I hate Spring. There's something about not being able to breathe that really spoils the season for me. Seriously, every season has good things about it. Join me as I talk about what I like about the various seasons and why Fall is the best!💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! https://go.getproton.me/SH1sC
80's Action: The Good, The Bad, and the Extra Cheesy - Music Free Static (149)
The recent death of action star Chuck Norris got me thinking about 1980s action movies. There were so many good (and not so good ones) staring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Sylvester Stallone, Chuck Norris, and so many others. Join me as I talk about a few my favorite action movies of the 1980s and early '90s. (Note: Hardly any of these moves are family friendly.)💲 Ads 💲- Sign up for Fo
From the First Note: How Music Shaped Our Lives - Music Free Static (148)
From our early childhood to our days in college, it's been a constant in the lives of me and my wife. It even brought us together! My wife joins me on this very special episode as we talk about how we each became musicians and our journey since.💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! https://go.getproton.me/SH1sC
Why Promote On Sites That I Encourage People to Avoid? - Music Free Static (147)
Promoting streams on creator / social media is weird. It's REALLY hard to get people to leave those sites to come to YouTube to check out my streams and that's by design. Plus, must creator sites like X, TikTok and Bluesky are dumpster fires. How do I promote on a site that I encourage people to avoid?! Join me as a work through my thoughts on the general mess of promotion on the modern Internet!💲
A Peek Inside: Thoughts on What I'm Streaming - Music Free Static (146)
I'm making some changes over at Music Free Gaming and it got me thinking. Join me in this peak inside the mind of a streamer as I talk content, strategy, and weird mental health things.💲 Ads 💲- Sign up for Fourthwall to get a custom website, merch store, and tips all in one place! https://link.fourthwall.com/join/music-free-gaming
Netflix and Warner Brothers: The End of Movie Theaters? - Music Free Static (145)
The recent attempt by Netflix to buy Warner Brothers Discover is interesting not for what it means for WBD but for what it means for movie theaters. Join me as I dive into all the fun and excitement that comes with a streaming company buying one of the oldest movie companies in Hollywood.NOTE: This was recorded before Netflix backed out of the deal but the question of the long-term life of movie t
A Life of Reading: How Our Tastes Can Change - Music Free Static (144)
Reading is awesome at any age and it's normal for our tastes to change. I invited my favorite person in the world to join me on this episode to talk about her reading journey. Join me and my wife in this episode as we talk about how our taste in books have changed over the years.💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! https://go.get
The Beginning of the End: StreamElements is Dying?! - Music Free Static (143)
StreamElements is begging their users for money to help "cover the costs" of running the service. Is this the beginning of the end? It might be. Streamelements is facing stiff competition for fan funding from Ko-Fi, Fourthwall, Streamlabs, and even Patreon. Can they survive? Let's talk about it!💲 Ads 💲Sign up for Fourthwall! https://link.fourthwall.com/join/music-free-gaming
Sleepless in Seattle (1993) - Music Free Static (142)
"That's your problem. You don't want to be in love. You want to be in love in a movie." This Valentine's day, join me as I talk about my favorite romantic comedy. It's time for a Really Late Movie Review of Sleepless in Seattle.💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! https://go.getproton.me/SH1sC- Keep track of
What Women Want (2000) - Music Free Static (141)
What happens when a chauvinistic "man's man" gains the ability to hear women's thoughts? You get a great romcom staring Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt! Join me for this Really Late Movie Review of What Women Want!💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! https://go.getproton.me/SH1sC- Keep track of all of your passwords for f
Bye, Bye Motivation! - Music Free Static (140)
Motivation is so funny. Sometimes I'm all about a task and nothing can stop me. Other times, there's nothing that can get me started. In this episode I use examples from my week to talk about what can kill motivation and some ways of getting things done when the motivation just isn't there.💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and sec
The Most Important History Is Our Own - Music Free Static (139)
There are so many important moments in history but the most important ones are the ones in your own life. There are so many little things that shape our lives. Join me as I use my own history to show how our own personal histories shape us into the people we are.💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! https://go.getproton.me/SH1sC- Keep
I Like It Weird: Fun Movies, Books, and Music - Music Free Static (138)
I like weird things. Sure, I like "mainstream" movies like Star Wars and Casablanca but there are movies, books, and even music that is weird and goofy. Let's dive into the fun!Movies, books, and musicians mentioned in this episode.- Movies - Parodies - Spaceballs - Men in Tights - The Cheap Detective - Airplane! - Dragnet - Hot Shots - Naked Gun - Kung-Pow: En
This Was My Jam - Music Free Static (137)
I've been reorganizing my MP3 collection to work better with my media server and it's given me a chance to go back and listen to a lot of music that I haven't heard in years. It's amazing the tracks I've forgotten about. Join me as I talk about the music that shaped my childhood and the joy that music continues to bring me.💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently au
The Intern (2015) - Music Free Static (136)
I'd seen clips from The Intern on the Internets and when I finally got the opportunity to see it, I jumped at it. I am so glad I did! Join me in today's Really Late Movie Review of The Intern staring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway.💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! https://go.getproton.me/SH1sC- Keep track of all of your
Have Christmas Movies Forgotten Christ? - Music Free Static (135)
It's the season for Christmas movies! As I thought back on the classic Christmas movies like Rudolph, White Christmas, and A Christmas Carol, I noticed how few of them even mention Jesus Christ. Only a few, like A Charlie Brown Christmas, even mention the reason for the holiday. Join me as I dive into Christmas movies and the inclusion and exclusion of Christ as how much it matters.💲 Ads 💲- PR
A Damsel In Distress (1937) - Music Free Static (134)
Fred Astaire was a great actor and an elite dancer. In this Really Late Movie Review of the 1937 movie "A Damsel in Distress", Astaire is completely overshadowed by Gracie Allen. Join me in this episode as dive into this classic film and Academy Award winner!💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! https://go.getproton.me/SH1sC
Loss and Holiday Traditions - Music Free Static (133)
Holidays can be hard when you're dealing with loss. Our various holiday traditions can make it worse. That said, they can also make it better. Join me as I dive into the pros and cons of holiday traditions.💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! https://go.getproton.me/SH1sC- Keep track of all of your passwords for free with PROTON
The Killer Angels: "If Man Is An Angel Then He Is a Killer Angel" - Music Free Static (132)
I've been on a movie kick lately but today it's Really Late Book Review time as I dive into the excellent novel of the US Civil War, The Killer Angels (1974) by Michael Shaara! Okay, I will also talk about the movie Gettysburg (1993) which was based on the book.💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! https://go.getproton.me/SH1sC- Keep
The Fantastic Four: First Steps - Music Free Static (131)
Fantastic 4: First Steps is a fun 1960s sci-fi adventure disguised as a super hero movie. Join me in this Really Late Movie Review of The Fantastic Four: First Steps as I dive into all the fun!💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! https://go.getproton.me/SH1sC- Keep track of all of your passwords for free with PROTON PASS https://go.g
F1 (2025): Cars Go Fast - Music Free Static (130)
F1 is the perfect example of a movie that you can predict every major character point as soon as you meet each character but it's so well executed that it doesn't matter. Join me in this Really Late Movie Review of F1 (2025) where the cars go fast and the plot doesn't matter!💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! https://go
Why We Stopped Reading and How to Start Again - Music Free Static (129)
When was the last time you truly got lost in a book? Over the last 20 years, the proportion of Americans who read for pleasure daily has dropped by a stunning 40%. It's a silent cultural shift that affects all of us. Join me as I dive it to why people are reading less and why reading is awesome!- Decline in reading for pleasure https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12496190/- NEA 2013 Surve
Did Streaming Kill Let's Plays? - Music Free Static (128)
Let's Plays are dying. Minecraft Let's Plays doubly so. The real reason for the demise goes beyond YouTube's recommendation engine. Join me in this episode as I talk about the real Let's Play killer: streaming.Mumbo Jumbo: "What happened to Minecraft Let's Plays?" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDr1Y-KhjSM💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited
CGI & AI Slop Driving People to Live Content? - Music Free Static (127)
There is so much AI slop being generated that's finding its way onto TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Major movies are so filled with CGI that they may was well be cartoons. Join me as I discuss the question: Is the explosion of CGI and AI slop driving people to live content?Alexis Ohanian interview on TBPN - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F81-KTaLplQLive music breaking revenue records - https
Memories and Mementos - Music Free Static (126)
Good memories and bad get brought back by random things; movies,music, smells, even cup cakes. Join me as I dive back into some of mymemories and what keeps bringing them back.💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! https://go.getproton.me/SH1sC- Keep track of all of your passwords for free with PROTON PASS https://go.getproton.me/SH1sE
El Dorado (1967) - Music Free Static (125)
I grew up on a steady diet of westerns and war movies thanks to nights with my dad. One of my favorites is El Dorado staring John Wayne and Robert Mitchum. Join me as a I dive into this 1967 classic western and talk about why the best westerns didn't have to have the shootout in the street.💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! htt
The Eternal Joys of Being a Small Streamer - Music Free Static (124)
A couple of weeks ago, I aired my frustration with being a small streamer. Today, I want to talk about what I love about streaming and why having a small audience can be great.💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! https://go.getproton.me/SH1sC- Keep track of all of your passwords for free with PROTON PASS https://go.getproton.me/SH1sE
Hot Takes Are Destroying Communities (And You!) - Music Free Static (123)
I used to love "social" media sites like Twitter. These days the proliferation of hot takes is destroying communities. Join me as I talk about how "creator" media sites like X and TikTok destroy communities by amplifying the hottest of hot takes.💲 Ads 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! https://go.getproton.me/SH1sC- K
The Eternal Frustrations of Being a Small Streamer - Music Free Static (122)
I love streaming on YouTube, Twitch, and Kick but recently I've been dealing with a lot of frustration. Join me as I talk through what's been triggering that me and the challenges of having a small audience.💲 Sponsor 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! https://go.getproton.me/SH1sC- Keep track of all of your passwords for free wit
Thunderbolts* - Music Free Static (121)
Thunderbolts* has good story about grief and loss buried under a pretty mid-tier action movie. Join me for this Really Late Movie Review of Marvel's Thunderbolts* as I dive into what I really liked about it and I think is missing.💲 Sponsor 💲- PROTON VPN is open source and independently audited to keep your traffic private and secure! https://go.getproton.me/SH1sC- Keep track of all of your pas
Is Star Trek An Action Movie Franchise? - Music Free Static (120)
Skydance finished their purchase of Paramount and they've announced that they're going to get back into making Star Trek movies. I have mixed feelings about that so let's talk about it.
What Was Luke Skywalker Thinking?! - Music Free Static (119)
I've been thinking about the throne room scene from Return of the Jedi and I keep asking the same question: What was Luke Skywalker thinking?! I understand his choice to forgo aggression, anger, and hate but what was his endgame?Join me as I dive in the throne room scene from Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi and try to figure out what was going on in Luke's head!
Minecraft and Vibes - Music Free Static (118)
Minecraft is the most successful sandbox game ever made with so many different ways to play. Join me as I talk about why I build on "vibes" and the challenges that come from playing Minecraft on stream and for videos.
Where Are the Comedies? - Music Free Static (117)
I love a good comedy. We're not seeing many comedy movies hit the theaters these days. Why is that? Join me today as I dive into what I like about comedies and why I think comedies need to make a comeback.
I Was Wrong About Stream Together and So is Dan Clancy - Music Free Static (116)
I was wrong about Stream Together. My view for the longest time was that it Stream Together is waste of time and resources for Twitch. This view was reinforced by Zach Bussey and his eternal Stream Together rage and by Twitch CEO Dan Clancy. Join me as I discuss what changed my mind about Stream Together and what I think Dan Clancy still gets wrong about it.
Man of La Mancha (1972) - Music Free Static (115)
"The greatest madness is to see life as it is and not what it should be." Join me as I dive into Man of La Mancha and talk about the difference that one man, even a mad one, can make in a person's life. We'll talk about this story of Don Quixote de la Mancha and how his "gentle insanity" saves the kitchen maid Aldonza.
Passengers (2016) - Music Free Static (114)
Sci-fi gives a great way to explore hard, philosophical questions or just explore the human condition. Passengers (2016) asks two deep questions: Would you condemn a person to death to stop being alone? Would you forgive the person who did? Join me in this Really Late Movie Review as I dive into Passengers and all the fun, romance, and deep philosophy.
Stop Looking for Reasons to Hate - Music Free Static (113)
Social media has been encouraging so many bad behaviors. One that bugs the heck out of me is trend of looking for reasons to hate a movie or show before they've even seen it. Shows like The Acolyte, She-Hulk, Ironheart, and Superman have all been hit by it. Join me as a I discuss this trend, how it's damaging it is, and how we can get passed that.
Beyond the To-Do List: Reclaiming Unstructured Time - Music Free Static (112)
Do you ever feel like your calendar dictates every moment? Like you're constantly rushing from one thing to the next, with no breathing room? Join me in today's podcast as I talk about the importance unstructured time.
The Joys of the Commodore 64 - Music Free Static (111)
The Commodore 64 was the multimedia home computing powerhouse that defined a generation. I had the opportunity to power up my old C64 and some of my old games. Join me as I look back at some of the games that shaped my childhood.
Why Community Matters for Every Introvert - Music Free Static (110)
Communities are important. Now, I know that a lot of you are introverts like me and the idea of bustling parties, endless small talk, and socializing is a bit bag of "nope." Here's the thing, even for all of us who prefer a quiet night alone, a true community is beneficial and essential for our well-being. We're going to explore why cultivating meaningful connections, even in sma
Kick: Dumpster Fire or New Hotness? - Music Free Static (109)
After months, years really, of stating that I would never do it, I recently decided to multi-stream on Kick. It's not without some hesitancy. Kick has dealt with controversy from gambling to bad behavior of management to chaos from streamers.I'm not the only one who is dipping their toes into Kick's pool. OTK just signed a deal with Kick and more and more streamers have started multi-s
You Make The World Better - Music Free Static (108)
You are special. Your experience, knowledge, thoughts, and dreams make you a special and wonderful person. Join me in this episode as I dive into the unique perspective that you bring that makes us all better.
Prepared to Win: Why Preparation is Everything - Music Free Static (107)
Preparation is amazing. It can reduce stress, increase your confidence, and help you seize opportunities. Best of all, it's not hard to get started! Join me in this episode as I dive into the benefits of preparation and show you how easy it is to get started!
Looking Past the SFX - Music Free Static (106)
Movies have been made with special effects for a long time. It comes as no surprise that many of the effects look bad by today's standards. Even movies that were praised for their effects like Star Wars and Jurassic Park start to bad by today's standards but that doesn't change how food those movies are. Join me as I talk about special effects in movies and how we shouldn't overloo
Andor Season 2 - Music Free Static (105)
The second and final season of Andor is done. Let's talk about it! This will be a full spoiler discussion of one of the best seasons of Star Wars to date.
Furry Foundations: Why Pets Make Us Happier, Healthier Humans - Music Free Static (104)
For as long as I can remember, I've had pets. Join me in this episode as I talk about some of the dogs and cats I've owned; the great things about pets; and some of the drawbacks that come with pet ownership.
Art That Moves Me - Music Free Static (103)
Even if you're not an "art person," there's still art that may move you. Join me in this episode as I talk about some of the sculpture and paintings that speak to me. I hope that you might find something that speaks to you.- Wind and Rain - Bill Moyers- Van Gogh - Starry Night - Brother's Hildebrandt - The Balrog - The Day the Angles Cried - DC Comics 911 Badge - The Tree o
It's All So Boring! - Music Free Static (102)
The Switch 2, iPhone 16, Meta Quest 3? Are they really that exciting? New consumer tech is coming out all the time but are the new devices worth the excitement or are they just interations on the same old things? Join me as I dive into new tech coming to homes around the world. What's hot and what's just more of the same.
Why We Like Sports Movies - Music Free Static (101)
What is it about sports movies that keeps people coming back? Even people who aren't sports fans get into them. In this episode we'll dive into sports movies and what makes them so enduring.
No ‘Previously On’ Required - Music Free Static (100)
We are living in a golden age of television. Streaming has brought a new level of serialized storytelling and it's been amazing but there's something special about the episodic shows from back in the day. Join me as I dive into why episodic shows are still awesome.
Why I Still Stream - Music Free Static (099)
I'm been streaming for nearly ten years. It's not making me rich or famous but that's not why I stream. Join me in this episode as I dive in to what makes streaming so much fun for me and why I do it even without see explosive growth.
Make "One of These Days" Today - Music Free Static (098)
If you're anything like me, you have a list of books, movies, or TV shows that you've been meaning to see. I recently started crossing a couple of shows off that list. Join me as I dive into the fun of going back to those older shows and why I love to do Really Late Movie Reviews.
The Last Unicorn (1982) - Music Free Static (097)
In this Really Late Movie Review, I dive into my first anime: The Last Unicorn. The art is beautiful but the story has a magic that speaks to my soul. Join me as I break down the what makes this movie so special to me.
It's Because They're Fun - Music Free Static (096)
By almost every measure, Daredevil is a better show than She-Hulk but I would rather re-watch She-Hulk. Why? Because She-Hulk is fun! So many movies have flaws but that doesn't stop people from loving them. In this episode, I dive into why flawed movies make a billion dollars while so many "great" movies don't.
Is It Time to Change? - Music Free Static (095)
How do you know when it's time to make a change? Sometimes, it's a sudden realization. Sometimes, it comes after a lot of research. In this episode, I dive into some of the approaches and considerations when it's time to make changes.
The Mistake Every Social Network is Making - Music Free Static (094)
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