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Brain Invaders

Jersey Studios 100 Episodes Nov 24, 2025

Brain Invaders is a podcast where two friends with time on their hands share their opinions on a wide range of entertainment topics. They cover video games, movies, TV shows, pop culture, comics, toys, and collectibles. Expect casual, humorous conversations about what they're currently enjoying or revisiting, often touching on nostalgia and collecting. The show appeals to fellow pop culture enthusiasts who like laid-back discussions.

Episodes

237 - Hustling Garbage Nov 24, 2025 01:17:58 The one where they talk about flippin' stuff for fun and profit!

236 - All Work and No Play Jul 30, 2025 01:28:59 The long-anticipated episode 236 with the full squad!

235 - Bill wants to check your Refrigerator Jun 24, 2025 43:46 The one where 1/2 of the invaders return with a +1 and dive deep into classic cinema.

234 - Slander is Spoken Feb 17, 2025 01:14:15 The invaders are graced by the presence of their Executive Producer for a wonderful podcast romp.

233 - Post Halloween Pizza Jan 25, 2025 54:49 They're baaaaack! We didn't forget about you! Chuck gives a quick update on the lives of the invaders and then we launch into the episode!

232 - Squishy Okra Oct 9, 2024 01:18:39 The invasion picks back up as the invaders discuss ancient history, 2D Con, and life in general.

231 - MC Robb Sep 12, 2024 40:21 The invaders go to an MC Chris show with the one and only Robb!

230 - Above Average May 17, 2024 46:31 Thomas, Chuck and Vincent visit Pizza Karma for some tasty 'za.

229 - To CONverge or not to CONverge! Apr 7, 2024 52:05 Physical Media, brick and mortar, and Summer Convention Plans!

228 - Maplewood Mall Feb 25, 2024 55:17 Thomas, Chuck and Vincent visit the Maplewood Mall.

227 - Swirl of Brain Juice Jan 13, 2024 01:09:23 KayBee Toys, Toy Popularity, Physical Media, Blu-Ray, and why streaming services suck...

226 - Rage Insanity Nov 30, 2023 46:02 Chuck and Larry get after it with an episode of their very own!

225 - Burnsville Center Oct 28, 2023 01:35:58 The one where they go to a dead mall.

224 - Getting Physical with the Media Sep 25, 2023 55:52 The boys discuss their new feelings with all things physical media.

223 - Flashback Weekend! Aug 23, 2023 01:05:51 Chuck and Vincent chillout.

222 - Creative Signage Jul 6, 2023 01:08:47 The boys are back... discussing interesting and creative garage sale / flea market strategies.

221 - Floppy Treasure May 19, 2023 56:44 The boys discuss old school wrestling and get distracted by old video games down the road!

220 - Straight Burpin' Mar 22, 2023 36:19 This episode could have been called Godfathers and Dead Media.

219 - Hedonism Bot Apologizes for Nothing Feb 22, 2023 48:14 The invaders reminisce, mess with Chat GPT, and apologize for nothing!

218 - Retro Hell Jan 18, 2023 39:51 The one where the invaders lament their retro woes.

217 - The Best and the Worst 2022 (Part 2 - The Best) Jan 3, 2023 01:17:11 Here it is...the BEST of 2022!

216 - The Best and the Worst 2022 (Part 1 - The Worst) Dec 21, 2022 01:44:45 Strap in! The boys are continuing the tradition of discussing their favorite and least favorite films from the year. Part One... The Worst!

215 - The Purple One Dec 1, 2022 34:22 The one with Chuck and Vincent.

214 - Technical Choices! Nov 15, 2022 01:09:22 The Invaders planned to discuss Halloween Ends, but instantly get derailed by EP Mike Hanks, AR, VR, PC Gaming, and Chuck's impending Steam Deck!

213 - Business Plan Oct 26, 2022 01:21:07 This week the Invaders discuss Augmented Reality, the future of gaming, the converging of everything, and the shady dealings of Goodwill.

212 - The Chet! Sep 27, 2022 01:16:47 The one where our heroes introduce the newest member of the Brain Invaders Rogue's Gallery!

211 - Clerks and Coffee Sep 5, 2022 01:19:08 Our Heroes are joined by some foolish carpenter to discuss Clerks, Kevin Smith, and the Viewaskew Universe.

210 - Spooky Gamer Dudes Aug 10, 2022 43:08 Chuck and Vincent jam out and nerd out!

209 - Puppet Master Jul 26, 2022 01:11:54 Among other things, the invaders discuss the wrap up to season 4 of Stranger Things.

208 - Love and Invasion Jul 2, 2022 01:25:28 The fellas are joined by their executive producer while he audits their performance. A little bit of history, a little bit of video games, some Kevin Smith bits, and Minnesota movie production!

207 - Got Those Bumble Balls?! May 31, 2022 01:21:47 What a great episode! The fellas get a nice little retro conversation going and talk toys and 90s TV!

206 - Arcade Night Apr 24, 2022 01:12:06 Thomas and Chuck spent hours playing classic arcade games one night, and can't wait to tell you all about it!

205 - Emo Batman Apr 1, 2022 01:28:40 The Invaders saw THE BATMAN (2022) and immediately head to the studio to share their vastly differing opinions.

204 - Prince of Postage Mar 11, 2022 01:09:04 The Invaders are back at it with an entire Rogues Gallery of villains.

203 - The Best and the Worst (Part 2) Feb 3, 2022 01:26:46 Part Deaux.... Thomas and the Chuckster pick the best and the worst flicks from 2021.

202 - The Best and the Worst (Part 1) Jan 20, 2022 01:00:56 Thomas and the Chuckster pick the best and the worst flicks from 2021.

201 - 3 Inches of Beard Jan 3, 2022 01:15:41 The invasion continues! The invaders hunt through the ridiculous world of eBay.

200 - New School / Old School Dec 3, 2021 01:02:50 The Brain Invaders celebrate their 200th episode!

199 - Squid Game Nov 6, 2021 01:20:34 Thomas and Chuck probe into the Squid Game

198 - Despacito! Sep 25, 2021 01:20:46 The boys hit the road in search of trash and treasure! They even mic up before heading inside some dark dank dungeons.

197 - Gin and Juice Box Aug 30, 2021 01:01:08 The invaders kick it on a Friday night.

196 - Interestingly Bad Choices Aug 11, 2021 01:24:42 We now return you to your regular invading.

195 - The Little Invaders Room Jul 17, 2021 01:21:41 The invaders start to get some ideas...

194 - The Vegas Edition Jun 27, 2021 44:45 Thomas and Executive Producer Mike Hanks play video blackjack at the South Point casino and give a rundown of their time in Las Vegas!

193 - Simulation Mecha Furries Jun 18, 2021 01:04:53 The Jersey Studios Studio is open for business! We welcome back a full table!

192 - Back to the Garage(sale) May 30, 2021 01:31:28 The boys are at it again and they are hitting the road tearing into other people's garbage!

191 - Down The Rails May 22, 2021 01:00:14 Thomas has an unproductive day but musters the strength to tell Chuck all about Ice Road Truckers and today's youth. Chuck and his producer rouse Thomas with the upcoming Garage Sales!

190 - Has Been Apr 26, 2021 01:20:11 This weeks invasion includes movie piracy, Laser Disc rentals, and VHS rental memories!

189 - More Games More Problems! Apr 11, 2021 01:05:54 This week our heroes discuss Dead PCs, Thomas' Nintendo Switch problems, and a new villain in the Brain Invaders rogues gallery.

188 - That's the Power of LaserDiscs! Mar 29, 2021 01:22:28 What do Cosplay, Crossovers, Dallas, Walking Dead, Back to the Future and LaserDiscs all have in common!? They are all present on this weeks edition of BRAIN INVADERS!

187 - Too Many Games Mar 8, 2021 51:16 Thomas and Chuck break down their game collections.

186 - Vibing on Reddit Feb 16, 2021 57:52 Invading with a couple special guests, Thomas and Chuck's old age is reaffirmed, and some general nonsense is discussed.

185 - Fun and Pointless! Jan 27, 2021 01:05:59 The gang rants about LAN parties, Nic Cage, and the new Are You Afraid of the Dark.

184 - R2 Got Jets! Jan 21, 2021 01:12:43 Once again the invaders are joined by their favorite Executive Producer! The crew finally gets to talk about the Mandolorian!

183 - Barometer of Hip Jan 6, 2021 02:01:35 Invading once again with special guest Executive Producer Mike Hanks!

182 - We'll Get There... Dec 21, 2020 01:29:21 This week Chuck reveals his new Arcade console and convinces Thomas to open his wallet.

181 - La Croix For Normies Dec 5, 2020 01:06:13 Vincent cuts Thomas deep with his 2020 meme knowledge, Thomas tries to recover with some latest Laser Disc purchases and then surprises Chuck with his deep analysis on Lost Boys!

180 - Sneak Attack! Nov 23, 2020 01:19:02 This week is packed with 80s and 90s flicks, laser disc purchases, and the Halloween Movie wrap-up!

179 - White Knighted! Nov 9, 2020 47:45 This week Thomas tells the story where a damsel in distress gets "saved" by a white knight. Or so they thought.

178 - Regular Thomas Mode Oct 28, 2020 01:03:45 This week we level out and discuss Arcade 1Up sales and strategies, video game modding, and our lists of HALLOWEEN MOVIES!

177 - Hooked on Dallas Oct 19, 2020 01:37:21 The one where the boys go to South Fork Ranch and review season one of Dallas!

176 - Obscure Format Sep 29, 2020 01:15:54 The one where Thomas forgot to do his homework and instead the boys ramble and giggle!

175 - Face the Music Sep 15, 2020 01:08:11 This week our heros delve into their thoughts on Bill and Ted as well as several other topics of great interest.

174 - Busty Beards Sep 3, 2020 37:10 The one where the Brain Invaders reach out and touch someone...with a phone.

173 - More Nerd Stuff Aug 15, 2020 01:07:06 This week we are chock full of nerdom! We've got Scooby Doo comics, arcade assembly, and Pokemon ROM hacks!

172 - Brain Invaders The Next Generation Jul 31, 2020 01:23:58 The invaders dig into some new studio plans, Thundercats Reboots, game streaming, and Canadian Melodramas.

171 - Thong Bags! Jul 15, 2020 01:24:42 Another remarkable remote pod with Chuck and Thomas!

170 - Live Shenanigans! Jun 14, 2020 01:05:23 Invading your brain LIVE! Picking apart Thomas' payphone setup, past-Chuck's gameroom, and a new game "WOULD YOU RATHER?" Check out the complete livestream and stick around for the second half for TRAILER PARK over at facebook.com/braininvaders/

169 - DUDE!! Jun 9, 2020 52:13 This week the invaders get real with over populated streaming media game, how great Pluto is, the world of VR, and some movie streaming plans!

168 - Hazmat Suits and Pukka Shells May 29, 2020 01:24:31 Invading in the late evening!

167 - Space Suits and Beer Helmets May 13, 2020 01:17:32 The invaders do so from home once again.

166 - Summertime Memories Apr 29, 2020 01:01:22 The invaders bring a special guest into the conversation and share memories of the summertime events that are likely to be cancelled in 2020.

165 - Still Invading! Apr 12, 2020 01:05:32 The invaders are still invading! Talking about gaming, arcade cabinets, bingeing, pandemics, and all the misc you can handle!

164 - Looking For Finds in All The Wrong Places Mar 18, 2020 01:47:21 In this week's double-wide episode, Chuck and Thomas head out on a little thrift adventure and run into an old rival.

163 - One-way ticket to hosed town Mar 7, 2020 01:13:06 This week it is all about documentaries, movies, and Thomas' harrowing adventure in the Austin flea market scene!

162 - Porky's 3 Feb 25, 2020 01:01:11 The one where the boys discuss future plans and room party madness!

161 - We Forgot the Title Feb 8, 2020 48:28 This week we do some serious invading! Movies, TV, Convergence, all the good stuff and of course we are joined by our good friend Executive Producer MIKE HANKS!

160 - On the Road Again Jan 27, 2020 28:12 Thomas and Chuck are on the road again! This week's mobile episode takes our heroes out to Micro Center and a few other locations!

159 - A Privilege and an Honor Jan 10, 2020 01:00:26 The invaders are back with fresh faces and fresh ideas. They are joined by none other than the EXECUTIVE PRODUCER!

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