The Marvel retrospective explodes on the TNE feed, as Caleb and Isaac kick off their Anime Oddballs series! Before Howard the Duck kicked down the doors to theatrical Marvel releases, tv movies ruled the roost for capturing everybody's favorite Marvel heroes in motion. But is Tomb of Dracula anyone's favorite? Join your hosts as they discuss the 1980 anime adaption, and begin our multi-year retrospective on every film based on Marvel comics.   This episode was recorded on Jun. 17th,...

Isaac and Caleb are back in the bar, following up on the trend of introducing a brand new series in it's own standalone special. Long in the annuals of TNE history, has Isaac bemoaned the direction of the MCU, and Marvel films in general, but due to his 10 year long Embargo, the last one he saw was in 2018. How does he feel at the prospect of not just revisiting his dreaded MCU, but also digging into the depths of all the films adapted from Marvel works? Find out now in this episode,...

Caleb and Isaac continue their Year of the Dragon, as they take a look at their penultimate entry in the Chuck Norris series, An Eye for an Eye! After enjoying the last two films, will there be more division on this next entry? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on Oct. 12th, 2024.   Email the show at [email protected] or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader   And follow Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements: Bending the Elements: An Avatar Podcast |...

Halloween has come and gone, and now it's time for Isaac and Caleb to get back to their Year of the Dragon series, this time taking a look at the third entry in their Chuck Norris series, The Octogon! Will they enjoy this one as much as A Force of One? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on Sept. 22nd, 2024.   Email the show at [email protected] or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader

The TNE Halloween Season comes to a close as Isaac and Caleb follow up on Isaac's Halloween pick from last year, by covering the sequel to Scary Godmother's Halloween Spooktacular! The Revenge of Jimmy soared to our tv screens back in the fall of 2005, and now nearly 20 years later, your hosts watch and discuss it. Have you seen either of these two films? Let us know over at [email protected] or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader   This episode was recorded on Oct. 5th,...

Caleb and Isaac return to the bar to discuss some big news in the video game world, discussing the announcement of a sequel to Alien: Isolation, and the news of another set of Tomb Raider remasters hitting stores in February. They also discuss other remasters they'd like to see, and more.   Email the show at [email protected] Or reach our to us on twitter @Calebalexader

Caleb and Isaac return for their final entry in the 2024 edition of The Sea Shanties of Horror. This time instead of recording at the bar, the two took a pause on their brief Island vacation, as the discuss The Slayer! Will they end their series on a high point, or will The Slayer slay them in their way out?! Don't stop that dial, join them as they find out "Is it a nightmare? Or is it...The Slayer!"   This episode was recorded on Aug. 13th, 2024.   Do you have any suggestions for a Sea...

The Sea Shanties of Horror continues into its third entry, as Caleb and Isaac take a look at the recently released film, The King Tide. This time treading some closer waters in this Canadian horror-drama about an Island town that find a little girl with the power to heal their ills. How will they cope when her power stops working? Watch the film first (cause we're going to spoil it here) then come back and join your hosts as they discuss it.    This episode was recorded on Aug. 11th,...

The Sea Shanties of Horror Part II continues into it's sophomore entry, as Caleb and Isaac set their sails for Japan, as they take a look at one of the most unique films they've covered thus far on the podcast. Horrors of Malformed Men is something that has to be seen to be believed, and your hosts would recommend watching it before listening to this dicussion. But if you've seen it, join your hosts as this discussion this bonkers piece of 60s cinema.   This episode was recorded on Aug. 10th,...

Halloween is just around the corner, and the boys from the NE are getting back into the festive spirit by resurrecting a series that first appeared on the feed all the way back during Halloween 2020. That's right folks, Caleb has once again been hard at work over his witches' cauldron to put together four more sea themed horror films for The Sea Shanties of Horror Part II! In order to hear the full line up, you'll have to wait until the end of the podcast, but before we get there, join Caleb...

The Year of the Dragon soars back onto the TNE feed, as Caleb and Isaac dive into their second entry in their Chuck Norris series, A Force of One. After their previous entry, will this one bring us back into the martial arts realm, or give us another odd hybrid? Join your hosts to find out!   Are you enjoying the Chuck Norris series? Let your hosts know over at [email protected] or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader

Caleb and Isaac are back in the bar to discuss the news of a third Incredibles film, as well as the current state of super hero films.    This episode was recorded on Aug. 13th, 2024.   Are you excited for the next Incredibles film? Email the show at [email protected] or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader 

The Oltra-Violent A-Rated Basement returns to the TNE feed, with yet another entry that doesn't really fit the criteria for this show. Finding themselves yet again in a spot to pull out a short OVA, Caleb selected this one based more on the runtime than it's suitability for this series. Will they still find something to like in this 1987 OVA? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on Jan. 22nd, 2024. 

With the coming arrival of Transformers One, it seemed like it was finally time for your trio of hosts to break out their next Transformers entry, with the 2018 film Bumblebee! But strap in folks, because due to multiple comedies of error, your hosts deliver a much more loose commentary than usual, perfect for our Transformers up to this point!   This episode was recorded on July 8th, 2024.    Email the show at [email protected] or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader    Check...

Digging back into the TNE Archives we pull out an episode from last year where Isaac and Caleb discuss two (then) recent releases, with Gran Turismo (2023) and Jawan. They also spiral off into a discussion of Indian Cinema in general.    This episode was recorded on Nov. 11th, 2023.   Email the show at [email protected] or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader 

The Star Wars Crew returns for their fourth visit to the world of everybody's favorite frumpy detective, Columbo! This time looking at Negative Reaction, featuring musical magnate, Dick Van Dyke!    This episode was recorded on June 22nd, 2024.    Email the show at [email protected] or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader    Check out Sean and Eric on The Best Picture Podcast.  The Best Picture Podcast | Libsyn Directory As well as their other show, The 1001 Movies...

The Jedi Council is back in session in this collection of "cut bits" discussing a variety of topics including the history of Chippendale Dancers, The Blue Snaggletooth story by Steve, other Star Wars action figures, and more.   Email the show at [email protected] or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader    Check out Sean and Eric on The Best Picture Podcast.  The Best Picture Podcast | Libsyn Directory As well as their other show, The 1001 Movies...

The Year of the Dragon series returns for the second half of the series, as Isaac and Caleb jump into their first Chuck Norris entry (barring The Way of the Dragon), as they look at his second starring feature, Good Guys Wear Black. What will your hosts think of this one? Press play and find out!   This episode was recorded Aug. 4th, 2024.    And follow Caleb and Isaac on their other feed, Bending the Elements: Bending the Elements: An Avatar Podcast | The Novice Elitists (podbean.com)  

The diligent workers at the TNE archive continue to dig some of the old episodes, this one another composite episode from several recordings with Steve, Sean, Isaac, Eric and Caleb. They discuss the Frau Blucher scene from Young Frankenstein, who they think has done a better job running Star Wars, and many more wonderful topics.   Email the show at [email protected] or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader    Check out Sean and Eric on The Best Picture Podcast.  The Best Picture...

Caleb and Isaac return to the Year of the Dragon to tie up a loose end from the Bruce Lee series by covering Fist of Legend, the official remake of the classic Bruce Lee film, Fist of Fury. After unanimously declaring that as their favorite Bruce Lee film, will they be able to separate their feelings for that film and enjoy this famed Jet Li classic? Join us as we jump into it!   This episode was recorded on July 7th, 2024.    Email the show at [email protected] or reach out to us...

The Speakeasy takes a turn to a semi-Pilotsville tie-in, as Caleb gives his thoughts on the first episode of the brand new Batman animated series, Batman: Caped Crusader! Isaac is back with his pen and paper to interview Caleb on his thoughts, and the two try to stay on topic as they derail to other DC related discussions.   This episode was recorded on Aug. 11th, 2024.    If you'd like to recommend a DC related episode, email the show at [email protected] or reach out to us on...

The Star Wars crew have once again assembled to step away from a Galaxy Far Far Away, as they hop back to covering some more Columbo!    This episode was recorded on June 22nd, 2024.    Email the show at [email protected] or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader    Check out Sean and Eric on The Best Picture Podcast.  The Best Picture Podcast | Libsyn Directory As well as their other show, The 1001 Movies Podcast: https://1001moviespodcast.libsyn.com/   And check out Sean and...

With a new month ahead of us, it's time for the boys from the NE to kick off yet another new series! They've recruited Sean to join them as they go through a list of five disaster movies from the 70s, kicking it off with one of the most well remembered entries of that beloved wave of films, with The Poseidon Adventure!   This episode was recorded on May 6th, 2024.    Check out Sean over on The Best Picture Podcast.  The Best Picture Podcast | Libsyn Directory As well as his other shows, The...

Finally seeing the light of day, back in May Caleb and Isaac recorded their thoughts on the most recent entry in the Monsterverse, two months after the film released. And now, four months after it released, we hope you enjoy this brief stop back in the world of Godzilla.    This episode was recorded on May 28th, 2024.    Email the show at [email protected] or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader   And follow Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements: Bending...