Adult Siblings Versus...
Adult Siblings Versus is a podcast hosted by adult siblings Arielle and Jason. They set aside their childhood rivalry to review nostalgic pieces of pop culture. Each episode revisits the movies, music, and television that shaped them and explores how these cultural touchstones connect us all.
Episodes
Ep. 149: Super Street Fighter SEO Turbo (Street Fighter, 1994 Film)
In honor of the upcoming Street Fighter film reboot, this week the siblings review the “classic” 1994 original Street Fighter film. Can the power of Raul Julia’s M. Bison keep them from going mad from how aggressively different from the games this flick is? Discussed:The SEO wasn’t worth it!Street Fighter The Game The Movie The Game!Capcom’s movie ruining demand!The King of “rising above the mater
Ep. 148: Accidental Tim Curry Tribute (Disney’s The Three Musketeers)
One of the greats, and one of our all-time favorites, Tim Curry passed away…and the Siblings just so happened to have had “The Three Musketeers” on the schedule beforehand. So…Rest in Peace, Tim. I wish we were doing a better movie. Discussed:Sorry about the movie choice, Tim!The Three “Three Musketeers” Movies!Book adaptation gone wrong!D'Artagnan sucks!Is Kiefer Sutherland too young?Milady
Ep. 147: Jackie Takes America (Rush Hour)
This week the Siblings are finally getting around to touch on Jackie Chan with Rush Hour. Of course that means we are also finally getting around to touch on Chris Tucker. Jason has…feelings.Jackie Chan arrives in Hollywood!Don Cheadle, we love you!The search for Detective Carter!Buster Keaton!This movie is racist!Black people and Asian people!Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.comTikTok: @ad
Ep. 146: Willennials Part II (Wild Wild West, Film)
This week the Sibling return tot eh World of Will Smith with notorious movie bomb Wild Wild West. Does the movie hold better over time? And how close is it to the original TV Show?Discussed:Still making the same Will Smith joke!Arielle the Comedienne!Double Doctor Loveless!John Peters loves giant spiders!The cockiest black man in the South!The British and American South accents!Contact us at adult
Ep. 145: The Three-Seashell Problem (Demolition Man)
This week the Siblings blast forward to the near future of San Angeles and revisit the very weird action film Demolition Man. Simon says: “follow and subscribe!”Discussed:Jason’s obsession with Simon’s hair!Space Year 2032!Rat Burgers!Simon Phoenix has a fun day!Slyvester Stallone: Everyman Action Hero!The Museum of Loaded Firearms!Baby Benjamin Bratt!Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.comTik
Ep. 144: Cyclops Lovers Against Wolverine (X-Men, Film)
A super-sized episode. After years of putting off, the Siblings finally re-watch the original X-Men live action film. Was Fox’s first outing as good and important as we all remember?Discussed:Blade!Wolverine casting woes!Hollywood’s greatest bromance!Black Leather!No respect for Mystique!Jason rants about Cyclops!X-Women done dirty!Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.comTikTok: @adultsiblingsv
Ep. 143: [African] American Psycho (Major Payne)
This week, the Siblings look back on the “classic” Damon Wayans’ movie…with disastrous results.Discussed:The amazing, detailed background of this film!Benson the serial killer!Unsafe firearm discharging!Discrimination as a comedy bit!Bam Bam Bigelow!Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.comTikTok: @adultsiblingsversusInstagram: @adultsiblingsversusThreads: @adultsiblingsversusBluesky: @adultsibl
Ep. 142: Short Kings (Honey, I Shrunk the Kids)
This week, the Siblings look back on the classic Rick Moranis/Matt Frewer family film, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. But not “Honey, I Shrank the Kids” because we’re not nerds!Discussed:A Year in Film: 1989!Chevy Chased-sized bullet dodged!Matt Frewer is the straight man?Joyce from Buffy?!The crimes of Wayne Szalinski!Practical effects and set pieces!Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.comTikTok:
Ep. 141: Body Horror on the Cheap (Iria: Zeiram the Animation)
This week we return to 1990s anime with Iria: Zeiram the Animation, a cartoon that no in Japan cares about, based on a movie no one is America cares about.Discussed:The Sci-Fi Channel’s Saturday Anime!Tokusatsu!The Zeiram Duology!Ripley: Alien the Animation?Great character design, or greatest character design?Budget “The Thing”!When the cartoon is better than the original…Contact us at adultsiblin
Ep. 140: The Elder Gods Who Don’t Do Anything (Mortal Kombat Lore)
With Musical Season once again behind them, this week the Siblings take a break from reviewing nostalgic pieces of po-culture and Jason instead talks about the storyline for the Mortal Kombat games for 82 godless minutes.Discussed:The Six (or More) Realms!Prince Grimace!Bi-han and Hanso’s Wild Wide!The very dull conditions of the Mortal Kombat!Argus’ really, really dumb plan!Zombie Liu Kang!Reboot
Ep. 139: He’s the DJ, I’m the Witch (Into the Woods, Stage Play)
Musical Season concludes happily ever after as we look Into the Woods…the stage musical, not the movie; Arielle needed a win.Discussed:You should watch plays live!Bernadette Peters gets robbed!Jason’s PBS rant!Neon Fairytale Evangelion!The infamous tonal shift!The fate of the Baker’s Wife!The brilliance of Stephen Sondheim!Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.comTikTok: @adultsiblingsversusInst
Ep. 138: The World’s Dumbest Phantom (Phantom of the Paradise)
Musical Season rolls on as this week the Siblings look at another cult 1970s musical film that didn’t do well at the time AND another adaptation of a famous French novel about a phantom. Did you just get chocolate in my peanut butter?Discussed:Muzak!Why so serious?The Phanom’s dumbass bargain!But is it queer enough?Is he Swan, or the Devil in a Swan suit?Antagonist for the sake of antagonism!The c
Ep. 137: Is “No Accent” Better Than “Bad Accent”? (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Film)
Musical Season rolls along, as this week the Sibling watch Chitty Chotty Bang Bang for the first time. Is it a classic film, or was it a “We have Marry Poppins at home” situation?Discussed:Roald Dahl is James Bond!Van Dyke/Andrews reunion-Oops, never mind!An American Scientist in Rural England!They forgot the magical car!Sally Ann Howes’ Lament!Serious Thespian, Benny Hill!Proto-Doc Brown?Contact
Ep. 136: The Trap Family Smile-Time Variety 3-Hours (The Sound of Music, Film)
Musical Season 2026 begins, as this week the Siblings check out the all-time musical classic The Sound of Music. It turns out it’s a long movie. A very….very long movie.Discussed:Bedknobs and Broomsticks, for some reason!Audrey Hepburn vs. Julie Andrews!Austria to Switzerland!The Baroness (but not from G.I. Joe)!23 going on 17!Christopher Plummer hates this movie!The “I Am” Song!Contact us at adu
Ep. 135: Passion of the Himbo (George of the Jungle, Film)
This week the Siblings finish up their Brendan Fraser Marathon with the film version of George fo the Jungle. Isit any good? I dunno. Is this the hottest anyone has ever looked on film? Listen to find out.Discussed:The origin of George of the Jungle!The objectification of Brendan Fraser!What is the “Himbo Trilogy”?The weirdness of the 2007 reboot!Hey kids, it’s Frank Welker!Leslie Hearts Brendan!C
Ep. 134: With Apologies to Reagan Youth (Airheads)
This week the Siblings continue their Brendan Fraser Marathon with the cult comedy film Airheads, which for some reason isn’t a musical despite being about a band. Does it hold up, or did that last sentence spoil what grade they gave it?Discussed:Sandler and Fraser reminisce!De-Generated!Quaaludes!Fat Tony!Ghostbusters Reunion!Jason rants about struggling bands!How do you do, fellow musicians?Cont
Ep. 133: Somehow Katzenberg Returned (Encino Man)
This week the Siblings begin a Brendan Fraser-a-Thon. First up, Encino Man, the teen comedy that helped introduce the world to Pauly Shore, courtesy of the 1990s most prolific/evil movie studio head Jeffery Katzenberg.Discussed:The Katz is back!Pauly Shore’s ticket to fame!Ben Stiller’s Encino Man!The 28-Page Memo!Dave is the worst!Wheezing the juice, and other tragedies!Colonizer BS™!It’s Ke Huy
Ep. 132: Big Head’s Big Movie (The Mask)
This week the Siblings revisit one of the oddest comic book adaptations in Hollywood history, The Mask, one of films that launched Jim Carrey. Does it hold up, or were they unable to sanction Carrey’s buffoonery?Discussed:Worst comic book adaptation ever?Ace Ventura vs. the Mask: The Animated Series!The Horror of Big Head!The Academy’s Most Hated Actor!Introducing Cameron Diaz!Take a lesson form
Ep. 131: Clips for the Clip God! (Clip Show #3)
Happy Holidays! This week, the Siblings are taking a bit of a break, but the all-consuming algorithm demands content tributes, so we’ve put together never-before-heard clips and outtakes form previous recordings form 2024 and 2025. This episode includes clips originally recorded for the following past recordings: Spider-Man, Funny Girl, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Rent, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, G
Ep. 130: The Leaverite Siblings (The Man Called Flintstone)
Discussed:The origin of the Flintstones!Fred’s questionable attractiveness!The 3 functions of musical songs!Pets, slavery, or employment?Rock Slag doesn’t use condoms!Good old 1960s racism/sexism!Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.comTwitter: @AdultVersusInstagram: @adultsiblingsversusThreads: @adultsiblingsversusBluesky: @adultsiblingsvs.bsky.socialTheme Song: “Sellout” by Zombie Apocalypse
Ep. 129: Enter the Bloodsport (Mortal Kombat, 1995 Film)
This week, the Siblings revisit the 1995 film adaptation of Mortal Kombat (just in time for the 30th Anniversary). Does this PG-13 version of the extremely violent video game hold up? Discussed:Designated block button!JCVD, the most sought after actor!Bridgette Wilson’s no-good very bad day!Toasty!Scorpion/Sub-Zero: Minor Characters!The perfect Liu Kang!Creepy Uncle Lightning Man!MK’s best villain
Ep. 128: United We Bargain, Divided We Beg (The Replacements)
In this week’s jumbo-sized episode, the Siblings take a look at 2000’s The Replacements, a movie with a fantastic cast that is also, for some reason, anti-Union propaganda. Discussed:Football!The Renaissance Center!The 1987 NFL Strike!Millionaire Crybabies?The limitations of the Bechdel Test!The 5th Best Keanu Reeves Perforamnce!Orlando Jones can do anything!Nan desu ka?Contact us at adultsibling
Ep. 127: More Creative Psychos (Scream)
We interrupted our schedule episode to bring you a Halloween special. This week the Siblings look at Scream, the meta horror film directed by Wes Craven that actually did well. But is it any good?Discussed:A less scary, scary movie!The Scream 7 situation!Wes Craven’s Meta Movie Mayhem!The Wile E. Coyotes of Slashers!Hooray for Matthew Lillard!The complexities of Gail!Contact us at adultsiblingsver
Ep. 126: All-Star Hand Washing (Shrek)
This week, the Siblings take look at Shrek, DreamWorks Animation final and best middle finger to Disney. Does this flick hold up, or is it actually just layers of garbage?Discussed:An aside about dogs!The Death of Traditional 2D Animation!Starring Chris Farley & Janeane Garofalo!Get in my belly, Donkey!All-Star Believers!The world’s greatest bromance!Hey, it’s John Lithgow!Contact us at adult
Ep. 125: Matilda Doesn’t Talk to Cops (Matilda, 1996 Film)
After a long hiatus, the Siblings return to look at (cult?) classic children’s film Matilda, and discuss how the title character and her arch nemesis The Trunchbull are for sure, 100% mutants, no question.Discussed:Let’s Dunk on Streaming!Roald Dahl: International Man of Mystery!British School System!The Uncanny Matilda!#justice4magnushoneyNOTHING CAN STOP THE TRUNCHBULL!FBI Agent Pee-Wee Herman!C
Ep. 124: Billy & So-crates’ Best Day Ever! (Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure)
This week the Siblings re-visit a most non-heinous film form their childhood; Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure and discover the secret origin of Jason’s personality. Station!Discussed:Waiting for that Godot dude!Straight edge burnouts?Paulie & Brendan’s Thankfully Avoided Adventure!Spin-offs!Missy’s sad, unnerving tale!Trim the historical fat!Family-friendly actor, George Carlin!Contact us
Ep 123: Surf Boy Hooligans (3 Ninjas)
After TMNT but before Power Rangers, there was an oddity of a franchise called 3 Ninjas, and this week the Siblings revisit the original one. Is it a forgotten classic, or kid film schlock with racist overtones?Discussed:“Ninja” is plural!California Suburbs!Jason’s 80s/90s Nina Theory!Rocky loves Emily!Is Grandpa a bad guy?!? (No)White-Mexican-Japanese Mom!Ninja don’t kill (apparently)!Welcome to
Ep 122: Return of the X-Men (X-Men – The Animated Series S2)
This week, the Siblings finally come back to X-Men: The Animated series as they revisit season tow of the classic show. Does it hold up, or will the recent X-Men ’97 make it significantly harder to watch than season 1?”Morph’s evolving pronounce!Jan. 6 for the Friends of Humanity!Wolverine has an odd specific type!We only watched half this show!Jason’s uncontrollable nerdy nitpicking!The “Deanna T
Ep 121: What Happens in Vegas…™
This week, the Siblings discuss their recent trip to Las Vegas instead of doing something practical like reviewing a nostalgic piece of pop culture. That would be silly.Discussed:The cost of doing business (i.e. vacation)!Gameworks!Sunrise at The Flamingo!The Wrath of Ka!Immersive, post-apocalyptic, convenient stores!We dig mid-sized robots!Day drinking at the Punk Rock Museum!Ari Runs This (in Ve
EP. 120: The Simpsons Sing-Along! (Songs in the Key of Springfield)
Apparently having not lost their taste for “Musical Season”, this week the Siblings look at an album form their childhood and after several years finally return to the Simpsons.Discussed:A very special guest star!The origin of The Simpsons!Actually, it might be “gamefish”, not “cave fish”?Jason & Apu!They Fight! And “Bite”, apparently!See my vest (and red flag)!You’re Putting Me Through Hecka!
EP. 119: I Was Gon’ Edit a Podcast, But I Got High (Reefer Madness, Musical Film)
This week we wrap up this year’s Musical Season with Reefer Madness, just in time for 4/20. Is this movie based on a musical based on a movie any good or is it the work of SATAN?!Discussed:Tell Your Children!What does “Off-Broadway” mean?We Heart Alan Cumming!Reefer Madness Starring Neve Cambell!FDR: Hero or Menace?Broadway musicals are same-y!Tales from the Pot Keeper!Murder!Contact us at adultsi
EP. 118: The Jets Ain’t Nuthing ta F’ Wit (West Side Story, 2021 Film)
Musical Season continues, as the Siblings check out the classic and beloved musical West Side Story and…hey wait a second! Didn’t we already do this last time? What do you mean Steven Spielberg directed this?Discussed:The Neverending West Side Story!Angels in America!The cursed 2020 revival!“When you’re a Jet, you are ready to die!”Not Crazy, Not Cool!Recontextualization!Rita Moreno is back, baby!
EP. 117: This Episode is About “Brown Face” (West Side Story, 1961 Film)
Musical Season continues, as the Siblings check out the classic and beloved musical West Side Story and ask the age-old question: “Yo, is this racist?”It is.Discussed:5 godless minutes of nothing!Jason can’t pronounce “Stephen Sondheim!”East Side Story!The Jets vs. The T-Birds!Dancing!The “Rent” of its day!The Street Gangs Who Don’t Do Anything!Overprotective big brothers!Contact us at adultsiblin
EP. 116: A WICKEDly Good SEO Opportunity (The Wizard of Oz)
Hey WICKED fans! To celebrate all of the Oscar buzz WICKED has gotten, this week the Siblings look at the inspiration for WICKED, The Wizard of Oz. She might not be named ELPHABA but it does have a WICKED Witch!WICKED WICKED WICKED!!!Discussed:This movie is too much to talk about!The Leverett Siblings vs. Local Theater!“Frankly, my dear, there’s no place like home!”What is Wicked really based on?D
Ep. 115: Wine Drinkers & Pea Soup Eaters (Canadian Bacon)
As of this release date, America and Canada have NOT declared war, so this week the Siblings are revisiting cult film Canadian Bacon before conflict breaks out and it becomes in bad taste to do so.Discussed:Written and directed by who?!John Candy’s final film...technically!Ham!Black people & Michael Moore!Rip-Torn-A-Thon!Give Kevin Pollak some flowers!Real world politics!“Thank you for keeping
Ep. 114: Willennials (Men in Black)
This week…huh. That’s odd. We were supposed to supposed to talk about...aliens maybe? But the last thing I remember, some Men in Black with glowing pens were telling us to stay in our lane. Weird.Discussed:Not based on the Marvel comic!Weird casting drama!Practical effects rule!Tommy Lee Jones, comedian.Jay doesn’t like J!Give Vincent D'Onofrio his flowers!What happened to Agent L?Contact us
Ep. 113: Deered to Kill a King’s Dare (Robin Hood - Men in Tights)
This week the Siblings check-in with one of the greatest comedic minds in Americans history in Mel Brooks, and deep dive in one of his most okay-ist, Robin Hood: Men in Tights.Go to hell, 2024!Max Brooks’ Dad!Does anyone remember “Prince of Thieves”?Critical response doesn’t buy cocaine!The “Godfather” scene!Sanderson Sisters-level villainy!Chastity belt nightmares!Patrick Stewart the comedian!Con
Ep. 112: Oops, All Tangents (Clip Show #2)
After finally climbing the mountain that was the Mighty Ducks trilogy, the Siblings take a well deserved break, but because THE CONTENT MUST FLOW, this week we look back at never-before-heard clips and outtakes from old episodes from 2021 to 2024 including:Coming to America, Good Burger, Mystery Men, The Sandlot, Mars Attacks!, Annie, Popeye, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie, Ever After, W
Ep. 111: Dead Ducks Society (D3 – The Mighty Ducks)
The Sibling’s personal Odyssey that is the Mighty Ducks trilogy finally comes to end, as they revisit D3: The Mighty Ducks in this week's OVER-SIZED episode. Does the series stick the landing, or were their gooses cooked? Sorry.Discussed:This is a Mighty Ducks podcast now!D3: Iceland vs. Bulgaria?#Justice4Jesse(Also, tokenism)I am Jack’s hockey coach!The Ducks are dead!Gunnar is back, baby!Th
Ep. 110: Iceland is Russia (D2 - The Mighty Ducks)
This week we continue our look at The Mighty Ducks trilogy by looking at D2, a movie the Sibling remembered so poorly that they had been basically writing internal fanfiction about it for 30 years…Discussed: Frankly, we know nothing about D2!Who the hell is “Jan”?The Bash Brothers™!Justice 4 Connie!So bad we made up our own plot!Iceland or Russia?Hollywood Superstar Kenan Thompson!Contact us at ad
Ep. 109: Foot Knives & Sticks (The Mighty Ducks)
This week we begin a three-part Mighty Ducks retrospective, as we look at the original film and discuss, with many, many words, our opinion about white privilege.Discussed:Sports Ball!Secret of the Ooze is good, actually!Black Detroiters and hockey!The Flying V!Coed children’s sports!The problem with Gorgan Bombay!A team of flat characters!Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.comTwitter: @Adult
Ep. 108: “Ninja Rap” and Other Sad Tales (TMNT II: The Secret of the Ooze)
This week, the Siblings finally re-revisit the original live action TMNT franchise with the sequel to the surprisingly good 1990 film. Is the 1991 film just as good? Why did everyone suddenly get quiet?Discussed:Unfortunately, we watched this one more!Mature storytelling is for losers!Replacing half the cast for fun & profit?“Kids are stupid!” – Hollywood Suit, 1991BABIES!!!Big Daddy Cool!Welp
Ep. 107: His Name is "Betelgeuse" (Beetlejuice)
This week the Siblings celebrate Halloween by checking out the classic comedy-horror film Beetlejuice. The only problem is they didn’t really watch it as kids and were fans of the cartoon. Whoops.Discussed:Pop Culture Gap!Beetlejuice: The Animated Series!Hollywood’s weirdest script!Ebonics, and other dodged bullets!Betelgeuse vs. The Mask!Aggressively boring decisions!Brad and Janet are back!Lydia
Ep. 106: High Tech, Low Life, In Space (Cowboy Bebop)
Amigo! Big news for all you bounty hunters out there! The Leverett Siblings are back in town and are worth a whopping ￦12 Million for reviewing classic anime series Cowboy Bebop! This is our biggest bounty in a while so good luck out there!Discussed:Live Action Anime Adaptations!Cowboy Bebop the Masterpiece!Space Westerns!We’re all slaves to the past!Vicious, the British Dandy!An OLD Twenty-Seven!
Ep. 105: The "Real" Adult Siblings Versus (Ghostbusters Franchise)
This week, Jason spends over 60 godless minutes talking about the overall Ghostbusters franchise in more detail than he could in our 100th episode, while Arielle contractually listens on.Discussed:Ghostbusters Cinematic Universe!The Ghost[SPACE]Busters!The Music/Murray Vin Diagram!#Justice4WinstonJanine, You've Changed!Kylie & Garret!Egon can burn in hell!Contact us at adultsiblingsversus
Ep. 104: Williams v Katzenberg – Dawn of Batty (Ferngully – The Last Rainforest)
This week the Siblings take a look back at possibly the ultimate example of "I remember this being better"; Ferngully: The Last Rainforest!Discussed: Can we do an Avatar comparison or no?Based on what now?Corporate environmentalism!Destruction is good, actually!Useless Magi is useless!“Anyone can Hip-Hop, right?!”Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.comTwitter: @AdultVersusInstagram:
Ep. 103: American Girl, Stay Away From Me (American Girl)
This week, the Siblings change it up as Arielle one of her favorite childhood examples of gross, manipulative capitalism aimed at kids. No, not Transformers; it’s American Girl!Discussed:GOTTA SELL THEM TOYS!!!80s Feminism!Active, Retired….and Cubed?Addy’s tonal disconnect!“Not American,” says racists!Mattel has enteres the chat!Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.comTwitter: @AdultVersusInsta
Ep. 102: Walk Barefoot Into Hell (Gargoyles, Season 1)
This week the Siblings return to the world of 1990s cartoons, when they revisit Disney’s post-Batman: The Animated Series experiment, Gargoyles…and get bummed out about how it got botched.Discussed:The 30th Anniversary of Gargoyles!Greg Weisman, aka THE GOAT!Jeffrey Katzenberg & O.J.?!Cartoon genocide for kids!Keith David’s untapped potential!Edward Asner’s Scottish accent!Xanatos Gambit or Xa
Ep. 101: Back to Pilot (Oliver & Company)
After 100 episodes we’ve decided to chuck the podcast into the bin and re-record our original, never before heard pilot episode and start the show over. Unfortunately, that pilot is about Oliver & Company.Discussed:Adult Siblings Versus Version 2!The legendary (infamous) Gong Show!The tragedy of Pete Young!Nobody wants free kittens!Let’s hate on Dodger!Hey kids, it’s Dom DeLuise!Casual Hollywo
100th Episode: Adult Siblings vs. Ghostbusters (1984 Film)
On this SUPER SIZE 100th episode, the Siblings revisit one of the most important film in the lives of any given millennial; Ghostbusters. [NOTE: The audio in this episode has been damaged]Discussed:The greatest comedy of all time!#Justice4WinstonGhostsmashers!Sequels making it worse!Venkman is a creep!Harold Ramis was the best!The movie isn’t the cartoon!Queen of sci-fi, Sigourney Weaver!You’re wr
Episode 99: Adult Siblings vs. Blankman
[NOTE: The audio quality of this episode is impaired] This week, the siblings look at “classic’ superhero spoof, Blankman, starring their former schoolmate!Discussed:The height of Damon Wayan’s power!The David Alan Grier-Verse!The sad fate of J5!This may or may not be in Chicago!The Real Life Superhero Movement!Autism!Gumshoes! It’s Lynne Thigpen!Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.comTwitter:
Episode 98: Adult Siblings vs. Bring it On
This week, the Siblings grab their spanks and join the cheer squad when they revisit the Bring it On…the original; we don’t recognize the others on this podcast.Discussed:Jason being sexist!Cheerleaders vs. Gentrification!A stupid number of sequels!Don’t say “racism”!Teenagers in their underwear!Old fashioned 2000s homophobia!Faith & Glory!All hail Gabrielle Union!Contact us at adultsiblingsve
Episode 97: Adult Siblings vs. Generation X (TV Movie)
This week the Siblings celebrate the success of X-Men ’97 by revisiting the very first 20th Century Fox adaptation of the mutant franchise, Generation X….and then regret it soon after.Discussed:The worst X-Men adaptation!Brief talk about the comic!Husk & Chamber & Synch!White Jubilee!Consent is important, even in dreams!“Home sucks; freedom rules!”Matt Frewer deserved better!Skin the sleaz
Episode 96: Adult Siblings vs. Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Film)
This week the Siblings talk about Jason’s favorite play of time, when they revisit the film adaptation of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Let’s all pull our wig down from the shelf.Discussed:Jason’s playwriting origin!Hedwig’s 20-year journey!The Hurt Locker: The Musical!Surrealism!Classical Anti-Villain!Tommy Gnosis is a character!Yitzhak and the terrible, no good life!Contact us at adultsiblingsversu
Episode 95: Adult Siblings vs. Rent (Film)
In this supersized episode, the Siblings look back at one for the most beloved and cherished musicals of the past 30 years…and dunk on it repeatedly. Burn your lyrics sheets for warmth because this week everything is Rent!Discussed:Arielle's Secret Origin!The legend of Jonathan Larson!The best musical ensemble?The most unlikeable ensemble?The iconic play with no plot!Let’s talk about Angel!B
Episode 94: Adult Siblings vs. The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Don’t dream it! Musical Season continues, as this week the Siblings check out the once massive cult classic but now actually pretty mainstream Rocky Horror Picture Show. Grab your fishnets, babies!Discussed;Arielle’s first Rocky encounter!Ladies and gentlemen, Tim Curry is back!Shock Treatment! Law & Order & Broadway!Young Susan Sarandon!The first “Brad and Janet”?Banger after banger after
Episode 93: Adult Siblings vs. Funny Girl (1968 Film)
We begin this year’s Musical Series by looking back at one of the most biggest, if not the biggest, musical of the 1960s, Funny Girl. Is the film that made Barbra Streisand as star actually any good, or is it just a trivia question in Streisand lore? Discussed:Barbra or Barbara?The Six Day WarWhat do you mean “skinny legs”?The world’s least wanted romance!1960’w best looking musical!Baby Snooks!Th
Episode 92: Adult Siblings vs. The Secret Garden (1993 Film)
This week the Siblings revisit the probably-not-magical garden in one of the, it turns out, many film adaptations of the children’s novel The Secret Garden. Colin Firth not included. Discussed: Secret Garden vs. A Little Princess!So many adaptations!Unnecessary child nudity!British Colonizers!Baby’s First Brontë!Third-person hypochondria!Zaddy Lord Craven!The return of Dame Maggie Smith! Contact u
Episode 91: Adult Siblings vs. Spider-Man (2002 Film)
This week the Siblings swing into action by revisiting the original feature length Spider-Man film. Often regarded as the best superhero film ever made, did the Siblings agree after re-watching it after 22 years? Discussed: The most dangerous podcast we’ve ever recorded!Is Tobey Maguire the greatest superhero?The Marvel Method!The long journey of getting a Spidey movie made!90s superhero movies!Ea
Episode 90: Adult Siblings vs. Class Act
This week, the Siblings go back to high school and revisit the other Kid ‘n Play movie, Class Act. Does this case of mistaken identity hold up, or is it forgotten for a reason?Discussed:House Party!Weird Science is a John Hughes movie!Homophobia, colorism, and sexism!High school gym class!Sexy Shakespeare!Doug E. Doug is back!Black sitcoms! Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.comTwitter: @Adul
Episode 89: Adult Siblings vs. Project A-ko
80s sci-fi anime ahoy! This week the Siblings revisit one of the most influential animated films of their childhood, with super strong teenage girls, giant robots, and drunk aliens!Discussed:Anime on the Sci-Fi channel!Cream Lemon and the origin of Project A-ko!An uncomfortable discussion about sexual orientation!Feminist Awakenings!The Reverse Bechdel Test!Akagiyama missiles!Bubblegum Crisis!Samu
Episode 88: Stop! [war]Hammer Time!
This week, we suspect no on listening so Jason has decided to bombard Arielle about his latest hobby, Warhammer 40,000.Discussed:The Origin of 40K!Grim Darkness!Feed the Emperor your espers!When the satirical part becomes the real part!Space Romans, Space Vampires, & Space Vikings!Nightmare fuel upon nightmare fuel!WAAAGH!The sad story of the Squats! Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.com
Episode 87: Adult Siblings vs. Home Alone 2
It’s the Holiday season, so this week the siblings decided to finally follow-up on a previous episode and check out Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Did being basically the exact same movie as the first one endear it to our humbled hosts? Discussed: The Macaulay Culkin Era is under way!“Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal!”The Talkboy!The Hangover Part II Effect!“Actually, I don’t love you, Kevin!”Th
Bonus Episode: Fisticuffs Jones - The Man with the Left Hook
Due to scheduling issues, there won't be a new episode today. However, as a bonus treat, we are uploading the pilot episode of the scripted podcast we were working on pre-pandemic; "Fisticuffs Jones: The Man with the Left Hook"!Artwork by Zack Sharpewww.fawkestrotart.com/Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.comTwitter: @AdultVersus @fisticuffsjonesInstagram: @adultsiblingsversus
Episode 86: Adult Siblings vs. Wallace & Gromit
After a brief hiatus, the Siblings finally look at the classic animated duo, Wallace & Gromit. Specifically, this week they examine each of the four short films and try not to let things get too British. Discussed: Jason forgot to watch the documentary! Jeffrey Katzenberg has re-entered the chat! The Wallace &Gromit Cinematic Universe! Don’t call it “claymation”! Feathers McGraw! Best Bo
Episode 85: Clips, Letters, & Shakespeare
This week, due to a scheduling error, the Siblings take a break from reviewing pop culture to open up the mail bag and revisit never before heard outtakes and expanded clips from their first year of podcasting. Featuring new material form the following episodes: The Little Mermaid, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Tarzan, Back to the Future, Antz, The Prince of Egypt, The Road to El Dorado, Toy Story,
Episode 84: Adult Siblings vs. Weird Al
What did two black kids in inner city Detroit listen to most growing up in the 1990s? Why, “Weird Al” Yankovic, of course. This week the Siblings revisit the four Weird Al albums they grew up with as kids; “Alapalooza”, “Bad Hair Day”, “Running with Scissors”, and “Poodle Hat.” Discussed:Daniel Radcliffe Rules! Compton adjacent? The many beefs of Weird Al! Santa going crazy isn’t as funny in 2023
Episode 83: Adult Siblings vs. Trigun
After quite some time, the Siblings revisit the world of anime with Trigun, a legendary cartoon (and comic) that captivated them as kids. Does it still captivate them as adults? Does anything these days, now that I think about it? Discussed: “Back in my day, we bought anime uphill both ways!”Wizzywig Collectibles!Trigun vs. Trigun Maximum!Love & Peace!The existential crisis of one, Vash the S
Episode 82: Adult Siblings vs. Jumanji
This week the Siblings return to the world Robin Williams Family Movies, as they revisit Jumanji. Does the film hold up, or should we just ignore this one and concentrate on the Kevin Hart/Rock films? Discussed: Wait, how many first choices?The Jumanji Cinematic Universe!The allure of a pretty boardgame!A horror family friendly thriller for kids!Should have gotten Bryan Cranston!Van Pelt!Wait, Lau
Episode 81: Adult Siblings vs. Revenge of the Sith
We’ve finally reached the end of the Star Wars prequal trilogy with the epic finale Revenge of the Sith. After two critical flops, was George Lucas able to stick the landing, or should the Star Wars Saga had been left dead in the 1980s?Discussed: The Swan Song of George Lucas!An Actor’s Director’s Dialect Coach!Don’t talk about The Clone Wars!Palpatine’s Best Day Ever!Featuring such memorable Jedi
Episode 80: Adult Siblings vs. Attack of the Clones
This week in this big, beefy episode we look back at the epic/epically bad romance of Attack of the Clones. Has the flick aged better or is it still the wettest of farts in the Star Wars Saga? Discussed: Incels!The Art of George Lucas!Young, dumb, and full of The Force!Why is Padme attracted to Anakin?The Jedi Who Don’t Do Anything!Anakin Skywalker: Jackass!Christopher Lee is so F’N metal!Who da m
Episode 79: Adult Siblings vs The Phantom Menace
This week the Siblings revisit Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace. As Arielle was part of the target demographic at the time, does she have the positive nostalgia for this movie so many of her generation possess? No.Discussed:The self-impose exile of George Lucas!Jar Jar Binks vs Michael Jackson!Obi-Wan is hot!The Jedi are awful!The Actor’s Director!Everyone should just watch Andor!The Ballad
Episode 78: Adult Siblings vs Sister Act 2
With musical month behind us, we look back as Sister Act 2….a diegetic musical. This high profile sequel is beloved in certain sections of the population, but can it live up to the original? Or. Was getting back in the habit a bad idea? Discussed: Kathy Najimathon Revisited! It turns out we don’t care for Harry Styles! The Crew is back together! We don’t how Catholicism works! “Music shot your da
Episode 77: Adult Siblings vs. South Park – Bigger, Longer, & Uncut
We wrap up our Musical Month with an unexpected entry; the one and only South Park theatrical release that, for reasons that are unclear, is also a musical. And the music is…good? And it has a prestigious Broadway legacy?! Discussed:Is South Park a new positive for society?The movie that launched two Broadway smash hits!Late-1990s South Park is tame!A noticeable lack of Butters!Casual homophobia!
Episode 76: Adult Siblings vs. The Wiz (Film)
We once again visit 1970s Broadway for movie adaptations as we revisit The Wiz, which is the Wizard of Oz but though the lens of African American culture…but made by white people…and it bombed. Hm. Discussed: Someone invited Joel Schumacher!Don’t forget about Luther Vandross!Diana Ross and the Age of Dorothy Gale!When Quincy Met Michael!Is the Wizard of Oz supposed to be scary?The God Emperor of O
Episode 75: Adult Siblings vs Chicago (2002 Film)
Another musical revisit for our annual Musical Month*. This time we look at Chicago, based on the hit Broadway play, based on the original century old play, but not either of those other adaptations. Discussed:Musical Warm Weather Time Continues!The prestige musical is back, baby!The fourth adaptation of Chicago!Have a musical film? Better call Rob Marshall! Play Ball: The Origin of Chicago!Great
Episode 74: Adult Siblings vs. Grease
Turn back the clock to the 1970s, who then turn back the clock to the 1950s; we start off a new series of musical reviews with 1978’s film addition of Grease. Does it age well, despite it’s cast not aging well at the time? Discussed: A great Chicago play-Oh, never mind! The “Adaptation” of Grease! Carrie Fisher’s Sandy?! T-Birds, not Tunnel Snakes! Drag Race! The pecking order of fictional high
Episode 73: Adult Siblings vs Cool Runnings
This week the siblings pretend to be “sports people” and revisit classic Disney hit Cool Runnings as they try to feel the rhythm and feel the rhyme. Does this movie hold up? And hat’s the real story of the Jamaican bobsled team?Discussed:We are not Jamaican or Haitian!John Candy’s passion project!The other Jamaican bobsled team!COLD BUTTOCKS!Olympic Trials (and the rest of the movie)Hey kids, it’s
Bonus Episode: Cabaret of a Misfit Variety
The Siblings took a visit to San Francisco California this past February and shortly after recorded their experiences. They talk the sights, the sounds, and the hills of San Fran and most of all Kat Robichaud's Misfit Cabaret!Discussed:February weather!Let’s talk about San Fran!Japanese Tea Garden!Lepidopterophobia!House of Nanking!Kat Robichaud Lore!Drag didn’t hurt nobody!Contact us at adul
Episode 72: Adult Siblings vs. Clueless
Grab your cell phones, featured pen, and unearned confidence because this week the Siblings revisit classic 90s teen comedy Clueless, a movie brave enough to admit it’s for the beautiful poplar kids and not the gross nerds. Discussed: The Clueless Expanded Universe! Classic literature as teen movies! In which Jason butchers the director’s name! Everyone in Hollywood auditioned for Clueless! Is Le
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