Fair Point Podcast

Best selling author Michael Crichton is the topic of the day. You may know him as the creator of Jurassic Park, E.R., Congo, and much, much more. Also, we discuss The Dirties, Tiny Toon Adventures, Pearl Jam, Kevin Drew's "Darlings," the next Harold And Kumar movie, and California girls.

In Episode 44 we explore 1971 cult film "Harold And Maude." Also discussed in this episode -- American Horror Story, mc chris Foreverrr, The Rolling Stones, the difference between robot aliens and alien robots, appealing scents, The Flashpoint Paradox, and a (spoiler-free) comparison between the Walking Dead TV show and comic book. Featuring guitar by Mike Casey.

The guys from hardcore punk band One Last Shot stop by to help us figure out which horror icon is the most badass! We discuss their most recent album and get to the bottom of a 32 character, 30 match horror movie tournament. We also talk the early 2000s music scene, goth phases, Garth Ellis, clown crime, and R.L. Stine. Dedicated to the memory of Harold Ramis. Featuring music by One Last Shot and Kevin MacLeod.

This week our podcast is all about the life of Homer J. Simpson. We explore the origins of the character and look at some interesting fan theories. We also chat about South Park: The Stick Of Truth, Arkham Knight, werewolves and vampires, My Chemical Romance, Tom Savini, interfaith Buddhism, giant ancient viruses, and The Beatles relationship with hippies.

It's our first fan requested topic! The Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers! We talk about the classic childrens action series and the possibilities for rebooting the franchise. But that's not all. We also jive about the return of NBC's "Heroes," Twitch Plays Pokemon, Chess Club, Voltron, The Flash, 2015 sequels, toys, and the evil Reptilian overlords.

This week on Fair Point we discuss the mysterious appearance and suspicious death of a strange youth in Nuremberg a couple hundred years ago by the name of Kaspar Hauser. We also discuss the return of Limp Bizkit, The Lego Movie, The Graveyard Book, Guardians Of The Galaxy, wrestling actors, Mario Kart 8, snake handlers, and the KGB.

Craig and Nathan talk sugar, spice, and everything nice. The Powerpuff Girls! Take an in-depth look into one of the most popular contemporary cartoons and the three girls that make up the team. They also reminisce about high school adventures and talk Telltale Games, The Last Of Us, movie theater gimmicks, romantic cruises, and the olympics. Featuring Sarah Tarolli as the voice of Bubbles.

Before the main discussion, things get a little serious in a discussion on the unfortunate fate of Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Justin Carmical, and the effects of suicide and drug abuse. Then Nathan Kappesser and Craig Lewis talk about the tragic hero of the "First Blood" franchise, John J. Rambo! They also talk Men In Black, Dragnet, South Park uncensored, Zak Snyder, and nineties cartoons.

The dudes shoot the shit in true Clerks fashion about hockey fights, The Onion, unlimited bandwidth, slightly haunted houses, goblins, and the secret life of Adolf Hitler. And of course they discuss Nathan's favorite movie -- the titular 1994 Kevin Smith cult classic itself -- and all of it's spin-offs.

This week on Fair Point we look at the biggest sporting event of the year -- The Super Bowl! It's past, present, and future are all given their due as we look back at the history of the big game and forward to the two competing teams in this years big game. Nathan and Craig also get some discussion in about superfans, cheerleaders, pornography, found footage films, peanuts, the Powerpuff Girls, Bat-Kid, and Damian Wayne.

Craig and Nathan talk about Chess. They discuss the long history of the game, it's various predecessors and variants, and a handful of popular but unconventional "Fairy Pieces." Eminem, Drake, Jenny McCarthy, hologram Leslie Nielson, dragon eggs, the Jesus lizard, and Wreck-It Ralph are also discussed in this episode. Stay tuned after the episode for a sneak preview of the newest Secret Room podcast -- Silph Radio! Featuring music by Kevin MacLeod.

From twenty-sided dice and character sheets to level grinding in console classics, join Nathan and Craig in an in-depth exploration of the world of role playing games. Craig counts down his Top Nine Favorite RPGs and they cover the history, the controversy, and the legacy of the role playing game. They also chat a bit about the season premiere of Community, Big Bang Theory, The Wolf Of Wall Street, Baphomet, David Bowie, Tom Hanks, Michael Bay, the new Ninja Turtles, Drizzt Do'Urden, glow-in-the-dark animals, earthquake lights, slash fanfiction, and dubstep rave parties.

Craig and Nathan discuss the history and lore of the city best known for being the home of the Batman. They also talk police dogs, sperm whales, Area 51, Gucci Mane, R. Kelly, Celine Dion, Gilbert Gottfried, Goodfellas, From Dusk Till Dawn, Blow, Full House, Randy Savage, and the NBA.

To celebrate the new year, we take a look back at some outtakes from 2013. Listen to hear cut conversations, alternate takes, and a few looks behind the scenes. More than just your average clip show, Craig and Nathan host an episode full of content they have been waiting to share with you. They talk horror movies, Pokemon, Animorphs, Guy Fawkes, Jay Leno, Wiz Khalifa, and more. Featuring conversation with New Era, Brandon Dyer, Blurry Photos' Dave Flora and Dave Stecco, Justin Addison, Jeffrey Pascarella, and Mikel Kelly.

In this very merry episode of Fair Point, Nathan and Craig discuss the jolly old fat man himself, Santa Claus! Learn about some of the more controversial elements of the Christmas mythos as well as Santa's more conventional friends. Also discussed... Alesana, Dance Gavin Dance, Mariah Carey, Schrodinger's cat, Dr. Who, Mario's Tanuki Suit, South Park, caribou, and the proper way to wish somebody a happy holiday. This episode dedicated to the memory of Lori Manipole and Dr. Gary Marone. Featuring a gratuitous amount of music by Kevin MacLeod.