
Mostly Nitpicking
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Mortal Kombat (2021)
We have risen from podcast Hell to nitpick you! This week Nando DJ and Diggins reveal their identical dragon shaped birthmarks (they were both with them) so they can watch a movie that might as well be about a wisecrackin' Australian arms dealer, Mortal Kombat. They nitpick the fatalities, the friendship bracelets, and of course the soul sucking!
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
Flawful Victory! This week, Nando DJ and Diggins reunite with a kind of familiar team of heroes to watch one of the most soul sucking video game movies ever made, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. They nitpick the masks, the plans, and of course the uncomfortably long pauses.
Mortal Kombat (1995)
Get over here! (and listen to this podcast) This week, Nando DJ and Diggins depart from Earthrealm to watch what may very well be the best video game movie ever made (sheesh) 1995's Mortal Kombat. They nitpick the kombatants, the tournament, and of course the flawless victories.
Sky High
Look! Up in the...sky! It's a cloud! It's a spaceship! No, it's a floating school! This week Nando DJ and DIggins are doing a viewer's choice movie! At the request of Alex, they catch a ride on the flying bus to one of the most technologically forward and ideologically backwards schools ever imagined, Sky High! They nitpick the powers, the rules, and of course the eugenics.
Godzilla vs Kong
The epic saga of four podcasts comes to an end! This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins get in a silly flying car thingy and journey to exotic locales like Hong Kong, the Center of the Earth, and Pensacola Florida to watch the Monsterverses' title fight, Godzilla vs Kong. They nitpick the technology, the tunnels, and of course the podcasts.
Zack Snyder's Justice League
For Darkseid! This week, Nando DJ and Diggins approach the edge of the void. In the distance, they see a dim light. Together, they step ever so slowly towards the light yet the closer they get, the fainter the light glows. And all at once, they are enveloped in the darkness. Floating endlessly having finally become one with infinity. They nitpick the Greek Gods, the hot dogs, and of course the ending.
Kong: Skull Island
It's a metaphor. The island is Vietnam. And King Kong is the Vietnamese people? Maybe? And the Skullcrawlers are ... listen it's a movie where the big monkey does big punches that looks like Apocalypse Now sometimes. Don't read too far into it. This week, Nando, DJ, and Diggins ride a crashing helicopter into the orange and blue tropical paradise that is Kong: Skull Island. They nitpick the titans, the trackers, and of course the sdtickbugs.
Raya and the Last Dragon
Everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked...I mean the Druun. Yeah. The Druun. That's different enough, right? Cool. This week Nando DJ and Diggins pay thirty whole dollars to travel to the far away land of Kumandra and watch Disney's newest animated movie about a warrior princess and her stand up comedian animal sidekick, Raya and the Last Dragon. They nitpick the gems, the smoke monsters, and of course the Boss Babies. Also they talk about Wandavision at the beginning of the episode.
Godzilla (2014)
Let them fight! So they can fight again in a lame sequel. So he can fight King Kong on HBO Max! This week, Nando DJ and Diggins put on their wigs and watch the military approved remake that started a franchise that kind of almost works, Godzilla 2014. They nitpick the MUTOs, the bombs, and of course the Cranston.
King Kong (2005)
It's Jack Black's world and we're just living in it. This week Nando DJ and Diggins hop about some ship in the 20's or whatever and head to SKULL ISLAND (bum bum BUM) to see the longest movie they'll ever watch that isn't about a team of superheroes, Peter Jackson's King Kong. They nitpick the bugs, the guns, and of course that mysterious kid who showed up on the boat four years ago...
Willy's Wonderland
It's your biiiiiiiiiiirthday! And we want you to have fun! It's your biiiiirthday! And this movie is kinda fun. Kinda. And it's nice and short. This week, Nando DJ and Diggins cruise down to rural Nevada and get trapped watching a movie that is as fun as getting town to pieces by a mechanical weasel, Willy's Wonderland. They nitpick the animatronics, the kills, and of course the ballerinas.
Godzilla (1998)
Size DOES matter. Also script. And acting. Those matter too. Perhaps more than size. This week, Nando DJ and Diggins stomp over to the Big Apple and watch the movie that first opened the door to and promptly shut the door to the American Universe of Monsters, Godzilla. They nitpick the lizard, and mayor, and of course the French Roast.
Robin Hood (2010)
Come ye gentle podfolk and hear a story about a movie that wasn't relevant when it came out and CERTAINLY isn't relevant now. This week, Nando DJ and Diggins journey to ye olde olden times of 2010 and discuss a movie that when you hear why we're talking about it, you'll think "Oh...ok", Robin Hood. They nitpick the speeches, and fights, and of course the bees.
Fast & Furious
The ampersand has joined the family! This week Nando DJ and Diggins speed through the Fast and Furious movie that wasn't bad enough to kill the franchise but not good enough to not get it rebooted, Fast ampersand Furious. They nitpick the races, and busters, and of course the family.
Spice World
So I'll tell ya what we want. What we really really want. We want a... we want a... we want a... we want a... we want a... We want everyone to get the vaccine and for community transmission to get to a level where theaters open and we can watch new movies. This week, Nando DJ Diggins and special guest Michelle take a trip on their magic bus to watch the movie requested by Roger, 1997's Spice World. They nitpick the drill instructors, the aliens, and of course Norm from Cheers.
Looking Back at 2020 and Looking Forward to 2021
They say hindsight is 2020 and I guess that means foresight is 2021? Is that something? Eh whatever. This week, Nando DJ and Diggins get together to look back at the disaster that was 2020 and make some predictions about the so far also disaster that is 2021. They nitpick the highlights, disappointments, and of course the Quibis. Sign up for Diggins' Newsletter
Wonder Woman 1984
It's the first and last big budget superhero action movie of 2020! This week Nando DJ and Diggins sit on their nice comfy couch miles from any screaming children and watch Wonder Woman 1984. They nitpick the powers, the wishes, and of course the rocks. 0:00 Mandalorian Spoiler Recap 41:10 Wonder Woman 84
Tenet
It's a palindrome. Ya get it? This week, Nando DJ and Diggins take a nice short trip to their couch and watch the movie that saved* cinema, Tenet. They nitpick the time travel, the character development, and of course the sons. *or killed maybe
The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two
2 Christmas 2 Chronicles. This one also has Tyrese! With Christmas just around the corner (yikes) Nando, DJ, and Diggins turn the cheer up to eleven and watch a movie that certainly has a beginning, middle, and an end as well as just enough legally distinct Minions to keep kids entertained for two hours, The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two. They nitpick the cats, the cookies, and of course the Great Schisms
Jiu Jitsu
I know. We're as confused as you are. In the spirit of the upcoming Holiday season, Nando DJ and Diggins watch ... checks notes ... a movie where Nicholas Cage, Tony Jaa, and Crossbones fight a knock off Predator using the titular ancient alien for of martial arts, Jiu Jitsu. They nitpick the weapons, the amnesia, and of course the hoodies.
The New Mutants
We never thought this day would come. We still aren't completely sure we didn't hallucinate this episode. This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins take a trip back back back to 2017 and watch what definitely was not supposed to be the last X-Men movie before it all gets swallowed up into the MCU, The New Mutants. They nitpick the powers, the corporations, and of course the bears.
The Witches
It's like if Ratatouille (we know that isn't the mouse's name) spent a movie trying to kill the Swedish Chef and the CGI was somehow less convincing than that of a 2007 Pixar movie. This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins take HBO to the Max and watch the latest entry into the "dumped onto streaming" saga of 2020, The Witches. They nitpick the mice, the chickens, and of course the accents.
Unfriended
The ghost is in the Skype call. If that doesn't tell you everything you need to know about this movie, I don't know what to tell you. This Halloween, Nando DJ and Diggins log on and watch the original social distancing horror movie, Unfriended. They nitpick the chats, the friends, and of course the blenders.
Hollow Man
He isn't hollow. Just wanted to throw that out there. This week, the gang is back! Nando, DJ, and Diggins throw on their infrared goggles to watch a movie about a toxic work environment where someone happens to become invisible, Hollow Man. They nitpick the plans, the doors, and of course the invisible gorillas.
Quibi Emergency Pod
Quibi has fallen! We repeat, Quibi has fallen! In this bonus episode Nando DJ and Diggins get together for the first emergency pod to discuss the rise and fall of Quibi.
Jupiter Ascending
WE CREATE LIFE...and nitpick it This week, DJ is in space so Nando and Diggins watched a movie that's so strange it took over three hours to nitpick, Jupiter Ascending. They nitpicked the guns, the aliens, and of course the bees.
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Waiting To Be Impressed? You're About To Be. By us and this movie. This week, Diggins is away on a secret mission so Nando and DJ watched the 2000's Sean Connery classic The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. They nitpick the guns, the submarines, and of course the invisible manning.
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
Three fast. Three furious. Three fast for y'all. This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins get shipped off the a Japan that looks awfully like 2006 Japan but it actually 2015 or something to watch the strangest Fast and Furious movie until the family goes to space, The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift. They nitpick the cars, the races, and of course the high schools.
Mulan (2020)
Let's get down to business! To defeat. Disney's disastrous Q3 earnings! This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins take a trip right past memory lane to a similar but much less charming and generally less entertaining but slightly more realistic lane to watch 2020's Disney+'s Mulan. They nitpick the chi, the witches, and of course the trebuchets.
Green Lantern
In greenest day, in greenest night, No movie shall escape our sight! Let those who worship forehead's might, Beware our power, Green Lantern's podcast! This week, Nando, DJ, and Diggins get our rings on and power through the movie that inexplicably sunk this franchise for the foreseeable future, Green Lantern. They nitpick the test flights, the aliens, and of course the post credits scene.
DC Fandome
IT'S IN THE DOME! This week, we were supposed to be talking about Green Lantern but we got sidetracked by something called DC Fandome! We nitpick the cats, the sharks, and of course the Hallelujah.
Mac and Me
Ba da ba ba baaaa. It's terrible. This week Nando DJ and Diggins crack open a nice cold refreshing Coca Cola and a nice warm refreshing Big Mac to watch the most blatant rip off in non-Asylum cinema history, Mac and Me. They nitpick the costumes, the product placement, and of course a never before seen clip from the new Ant-Man movie.
Bloodshot
Whelp. We figured we'd have new movies by now. But. Um. I guess not. So let's talk about this. This week, Nando, DJ, and Diggins throw on their signature white tank tops and each get a big handful of flour as they nitpick Valiant Comics' 2020's Bloodshot. They nitpick the villains, the music, and of course the nanomachines.
Money Plane
It's an explosive casino heist in the sky! I mean. It isn't but that's what the poster says and frankly this movie isn't interesting enough for me to come up with a clever thing. This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins board the explosive casino in the sky and watch one of the worst movies we've ever talked about on this show, Money Plane. They nitpick the games, the plane, and of course The Rumble.
Most Dangerous Game
Finish your sandwiches. It's Quibi time! This week, Nando DJ and Diggins put their cameras into landscape OR portrait mode and watch Quibi's first (and hopefully last) original movie, Most Dangerous Game. They nitpick the hunters, the hunted, and of course the boat cruises.
Quibi
Time for a quick bite of content! Ha. Quick bite. That's a fun thing to say. Someone should turn that into a billion dollar failed streaming service. This week, Nando DJ and Diggins wait for water to boil and mess around with their aspect ratios as they nitpick one of the strangest entertainment things of 2020, Quibi. They nitpick the shows, the app, and most importantly...sandwiches?
2 Fast 2 Furious
We ain't hungry no more. As part of their Race to F9 series, this week, Nando, DJ, and Diggins, throw on their sleeveless shirts and strap into some pretty bizarre looking cars to nitpick the sequel with the best title in the history of titles, 2 Fast 2 Furious. They nitpick the races, the cops, and of course the rat based torture devices.
Artemis Fowl
It's Die Hard but with fairies! Like...its not but that was the original idea. It's more like A Good Day to Die Hard but with Power Rangers who do a Batman voice. This week, Nando, DJ, and Diggins surf and then one wheel down to Fowl Manor to watch one of the worst book adaptations of all time. Disney+'s Artemis Fowl. They nitpick the villains, the costumes, and of course that one CGI Josh Gad thing you've probably already heard about.
The Last Airbender
Long ago, one cartoon was on top of the world. Then, everything changed when M Night attacked. This week, Nando, DJ, and Diggins take to the sky to nitpick one of the worst movies...ever, M Night Shyamalan's The Last Airbender. They nitpick the actors, the effects, and of course the bending.
Scoob!
Scooby Doobie Doo! Where are you? You've got some portals to Hell to close, now. This week, Nando, DJ, and Diggins finish their three part series on the road to Scoob! by watching 2020's Scoob! They nitpick the superheroes, the ghosts, and of course the portals to hell.
Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
Scooby Dooby 2: The Prequel That Isn't A Prequel But Should Be This week, Nando, DJ, and Diggins take a trip back to Coolsville and check out what will almost certainly go down as the best theatrically released Scooby-Doo movie, Scooby-Doo 2: monster's Unleashed. They nitpick the costumes, the farting, and of course the fast food.
Scooby Doo
Scooby Dooby Doo! Where are you? He's on a sexy island. This week, Nando, DJ, and Diggins split up and search for nice things to say after watching 2002's Scooby Doo. They nitpick the monsters, the janitors, and of course Sugar Ray.
Extraction
Yup. It's a movie. On Netflix. You have something better to do? This week, Nando, DJ, and Diggins drop into unfamiliar territory and watch a movie that certainly does exist, Extraction. They nitpick the plot, the characters, and of course the Extraction.
The Hunt
It's the movie they wouldn't let you see! Because it probably wouldn't have done all that great, box office wise but still made a bunch of money. Hey that's Blumhouse for ya. This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins are kidnapped and forced to watch latest in a string of fine VOD movies, The Hunt. They nitpick the traps, the trains, and of course the cigarettes.
Trolls World Tour
Forget everything you thought you knew about music! Also forget everything you thought you knew about Trolls! And maybe movies too! This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins get in a hot air balloon or something and travel to the brave new world of McElroy specific VOD releases and rock out to Trolls World Tour. They nitpick the trolls, the clouds, and of course the Nation of Funk.
The Fast and the Furious
We record our podcast a quarter podcast at a time. This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins lose their sleeves, frost their tips, and crank that Limp Bizkit as they rewatch the most 2001 movie of 2001, The Fast and the Furious. They nitpick the cars, the characters, and of course the Corona. Also check out our various streams! Some are for charity sometimes! DJ's Twitch Stream Nando's Twitch Stream Diggins' Twitch Stream
Speed Racer
Here he comes! Here comes Speed Racer! He's a misunderstood work of art ahead of his time! This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins hop into the Mach 5 to watch the most influential movie that came out in 2008 (if you don't count The Dark Knight, Wall-E, Wanted, Twilight, Cloverfield, Kung-Fu Panda, Tropic Thunder, Ponyo, Step Brothers, Slumdog Millionaire, about 30 others, and Iron Man) the Wachowski siblings' Speed Racer. They nitpick the cars, the corporations, and of course that mysterious Racer X.
Ma
EFrom the director of (checks notes) ... wait a second. THE HELP?! This week, Nando DJ and Diggins take a trip down to Smalltown USA and visit Blumhouse's next big disaster, Ma. They nitpick the kids, the parents, and of course ... the Ma.
Onward
Let the quest BEGIN! And then for reasons completely outside of its control, let the quest END! And after a few weeks, let the quest RESTART on Disney+! This week, Nando DJ Diggins and special quest Michelle journey to a far off world that may bear some resemblance to but is legally distinct from Bright in Disney Pixar's Onward! They nitpick the magic, the dragons, and of course the comically unreasonable vehicles.
The Invisible Man
What you see can't hurt you. (This should be the tagline for the original Dark Universe) This week, Nando DJ and Diggins strap and take the invisibility serum that...whoops. Sorry. That's 2000s Hollow Man. This week, the guys watch as the camera pans around the room menacingly in the first in a line of Universal monster movies, The Invisible Man. They nitpick the technology, the strategy, and of course Adrian himself (if he is invisible at all!*). * He is. It's in the trailers.