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Let the games begin! Okay let’s be real. The Olympics most probably shouldn’t be happening this year due to the ongoing pandemic let alone just the sheer negative environmental impact... The post 116 – Top 5 Summer Olympic Games appeared first on PodCavern.

“Are you a Tune or a Goon?” Back in 1996, there was a movie that shook the foundation of the world (Tuong's world at least) combining the zany Looney Tunes playing a high stakes game of basketball alongside Michael Jordan against a group of talent stealing alien MonStars! Fast forward 25 years and we finally get a sequel . Was it worth the wait? Did this even need to happen? Join the two biggest Space Jam nerds on the planet Tuong and Alli Harris as they get looney talking all things Space Jam: A New Legacy! The post Ep 86 – Space Jam: A New Legacy with Alli Harris appeared first on PodCavern.

Sal (Matthew Whalley) has been a chaperone for some concerning kindergarten events. Angus is trying to cram for exams. When S.I.D (Leslie Cserepy) arrives to disrupt everyone’s day, Sal must call upon his training as a “Maury” to mediate the situation. The post EP45 – Hent-A.I. appeared first on PodCavern.

Listen, he steals only what he can’t afford - it’s not his fault that’s everything! Stay one jump ahead with the Dummies and our favourite street rat as we meet Princess Jasmine, recover a magic lamp, and come face to face with one of the greatest characters in cinematic history - Robin William’s incomparable Genie. The post DD31 – Aladdin (1992) appeared first on PodCavern.

This week on Love Is we call it quits, because love is hopeless...GOTCHA!!! Wasn't that unexpected!? That's what to expect this week, where Cassie and Justin venture into the ways love comes out of nowhere and in unfamiliar ways. This week we interview Steph and Paddy as they tell us the story of how they landed in an unexpected, messy, wonderful partnership. Follow them @toomuchinfoimpro and get all the details of their Improvised Show, about their real life break up, running now at the Hamilton Fringe. Let's get into it! The post Ep 106 – The UnExpected appeared first on PodCavern.

"Glorious Purpose". Ever since Thor (2011) Tom Hiddleston has won the Marvel audience with his now iconic portrayal of Loki. After the rise of popularity of the character, Loki came back over and over in several movies and now a TV show! So join us as Tuong and Taylor Fleming tackle the third Marvel TV show and talk all about the God of Mischief, Time Cops, and the the Multiverse in 2021's Loki series! The post Ep 85 – Loki (2021) with Taylor Fleming appeared first on PodCavern.

"HEY! Listen!" Earlier this year we paid tribute to everyone's favourite video game plumber by celebrating Top 5 Super Mario Songs . But Mario isn't the only one with a big anniversary to celebrate this year. That's right! This time, we are giving love to another one of gaming's most popular franchises - The Legend of Zelda for their 35th anniversary! So this week join Tuong and the Tri-Force trio that is Justin Godelie, Spencer Moreland, and Kristine Shadid as they grab their ocarinas and spin attack their way to making a Top 5 Legend of Zelda Songs list! The post 115 – Top 5 The Legend of Zelda Songs appeared first on PodCavern.

"I'm done running from my past." It's been over 2 years since we have got a proper movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (since Spider-Man: Far From Home came out in June of 2019 to be exact). While the Disney+ Marvel shows have been doing a great job in their own rights expanding the universe, there was a lot of appetite to see a feature length movie in the MCU. After multiple multiple delays from the pandemic, the time has come finally to the nerds to rejoice! Was it worth the wait? Join Tuong and the Strongest Avenger Patricia Eddu as they talk about long anticipated Black Widow! The post Ep 84 – Black Widow (2021) with Patricia Eddu appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Sal (Matthew Whalley) are finally nailing this whole parenting thing! The next step is to get their beautiful undead fish monster son, Dex, into a nice school. Enter Josie Anderson (Meghan Murphy) a kindergarten teacher in Super City. Will her program be the right fit for Dex? The post EP44 – CULTivating Young Minds appeared first on PodCavern.

It should come as no surprise that a tale as old as time should be just as good thirty years later. The Dummies invite you to be our guest as we journey from a little town (it’s a quiiiiet village!) to an enchanted castle and take on one of Disney’s all-time classics, Beauty and the Beast. The post DD30 – Beauty and the Beast (1991) appeared first on PodCavern.

Yup that’s right. You’re reading this correctly. Justin and Cassie listen to the 1st 5 songs off of Taylor Swift’s album “Folklore”. The post Ep 105 – “Folklore” by Taylor Swift – Review Part 1 appeared first on PodCavern.

"Well we think of life like the seasons." When people think of horror movies they often think about jump scares, lots of blood, gore, spooky creatures, ghosts, or...*shudder* children. But some horror movies opt for a different approach where it's horror of the mind, slowly peeling away at your psyche as you watch it, such as on this week's episode of Talkin' Tuong. So join Tuong and Castle Rockettes's Spencer Dunn as they take a look at the bright and disturbing Swedish folk horror/cultish nightmare that is 2019's Midsommar. The post Ep 83 – Midsommar (2019) with Spencer Dunn appeared first on PodCavern.

What even is "Canadian" food anyway? There are many mixed emotions releasing this episode today. On one hand, we originally recorded this to "celebrate" Canada as we have in the past. On the other hand, with recent news and the further evidence of how Canada has mistreated our Indigenous Communities it's difficult to feel very patriotic. With that said, we have included resources in our show notes to resources and charities so you can help educate yourself as well as give back to some incredible Indigenous causes. Ultimately, we decided to release today's episode anyways. Today's episode centres more around food than Canada and our guests today would be the first to tell you that they don't celebrate Canada day. So join Tuong and The Upford Network/Natural Toonie's Tom Zalatnai, Alexander Smith, and David Hall as they try to figure out what is "Canadian Food" and make a Top 5 list from it! The post 114 – Top 5 Canadian Foods appeared first on PodCavern.

"A pig that doesn't fly is just a pig." Coming off last week's episode (Luca) set in an Italian inspired world with sea creatures, this week we go back to the legendary catalog of Studio Ghibli films exploring Italy once more but under the lens of sky pirates, planes, and a pilot pig! So join Tuong and special guest Jacob Barrick as they take to the skies to discuss yet another Hayao Miyazaki classic with 1992's Porco Rosso! The post Ep 82 – Porco Rosso (1992) with Jacob Barrick appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus finally chips in to help Sal (Matthew Whalley) with the mutant fish monster they are raising. But who will do the podcast!? The guys grab an episode from the illegal podcast pile and throw it on. Welcome to the Henchwarmers where Grunts Handman (Matthew Whalley) and Walter Mansson (Angus MacDonald) guide you through the ins and outs of the Henching Profession. The post EP43 – The Henchwarmers appeared first on PodCavern.

After reviewing more than fifty years of Disney’s animated feature films, the Dummies have arrived at their first sequel: The Rescuers Down Under! That’s right, we’re hopping an albatross down to the Outback, where our beloved Bianca and Bernard are about to ruffle more than a few feathers as they help their new pal Cody take on an evil poacher and a freaky lizard to save the great Marahute. The post DD29 – The Rescuers Down Under (1990) appeared first on PodCavern.

The search continues as Justin and Cassie take a look at Soulmate and Twin Flame connections. Can we have more than one Soulmate? Do Twin Flames exist? What does any of this even mean? Join them to find out and learn more about these destined relationships. The post Ep 104 – Soulmates & Twin Flames Part 1 appeared first on PodCavern.

"Silenzio, Bruno!" It's hard to remember a time when Pixar was not at the forefront of animated movies. From Toy Story to Up to Inside Out (and much more) they have always somehow managed to push the boundary of story and animation while being incredibly accessible for the whole family. So join Tuong and Sea Creature/Love Is Pod's Cassie Pyatt as they dive deep into the latest Pixar original and talk about the colourful Itlalian inspired world of 2021's Luca! The post Ep 81 – Luca (2021) with Cassie Pyatt appeared first on PodCavern.

Who's your daddy? (Us. It's us.) We've done Fictional Moms so it's only fair to pass some love to daddys right? So join Tuong La Fur-Fathers Axandre Lemours, Catherine Ballachey, and Alli Harris as they work out their collective issues and rank Top 5 Fictional Dads. The post 113 – Top 5 Fictional Dads appeared first on PodCavern.

"The streets were made of music". Even if you aren't a Broadway nerd, you probably have at least heard of the hit musical "Hamilton" by now. But long before Hamilton became the musical juggernaut that it is, a young Lin Manuel Miranda made his first masterpiece back in 2008 that also so happened to win Best Musical. Blending a myriad of different styles of music from hip hop to Latin influenced to soul (etc.) while also telling a moving story about community and family made adapting this stage musical to the big screen a no brainer. So join Tuong and Huge Broadway Nerd/Disney Dummies Laura Gordon as they sing and dance their way through talking about 2021's In the Heights! The post Ep 80 – In the Heights (2021) with Laura Gordon appeared first on PodCavern.

Sal struggles to raise Dex with minimal help from Angus. Jenny Booth (Kristine Shadid) a Super City Food Truck owner comes in to see if she can her smoothie truck. The post EP42 – Smooth Smooth Moves appeared first on PodCavern.

The time has come for the Dummies to go under the sea with friends Ariel, Sebastian, Flounder, and more! We’re turning up the heat at the bottom of the ocean as we discuss The Little Mermaid in all its glory. From outstanding animation to unforgettable music, there’s a lot to say about the movie that made us all want to be part of that world. The post DD28 – The Little Mermaid (1989) appeared first on PodCavern.

No closer to finding out what love is? Don’t cry about it. Or do! Heartbreak is tough, but this week Justin and Cassie interview other listeners to hear their stories about heartbreak. Maybe, just maybe you won’t feel so all alone. Get your tissues ready, it’s about to get sad:). The post Ep 103 – Heartbreak appeared first on PodCavern.

"There it is. That funny feeling." From viral YouTube star to award winning film director, singer songwriter, comedian, etc. Bo Burnham is one of the most uniquely talented individuals in entertainment today. Juggling the fine line between comedy and music, he somehow finds a way to make you laugh, cry, and contemplate the f*cked up world we live in today while also making you bob your head to some of the catchiest original tunes. So join Tuong and Love is...'s Justin Otto as they talk and gush about Bo's latest Netflix special which he edited, directed, shot, performed all by himself: Inside. The post Ep 79 – Bo Burnham: Inside (2021) with Justin Otto appeared first on PodCavern.

Question everything (even this podcast). Humans have this undying and relentless need to uncover the truth to things. However, sometimes an answer to a question is not satisfying enough and we are left in this state of "well that's too simple" or "I don't buy it". That's why we gravitate towards conspiracy theories, as wild as some may be. They contain just enough nuggets of truth in there to make things plausible and their explanation can throw everything back into question on what we know. So join Tuong La and co-conspirators Patricia Eddu, Stefanie McBurns, and Stenley Philippe as they question everything (including themselves) while ranking Top 5 Conspiracy Theories! The post 112 – Top 5 Conspiracy Theories appeared first on PodCavern.

"It's A Goddamn Zombie Tiger. That's Crossing The Line." George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead (1978) is one of the most beloved and seminal zombie movies in cinema. When Zack Snyder remade it in 2004 it had a high bar to clear which it somehow successfully did, modernizing what a zombie film could be. Well after 15 years, Zack Snyder is taking another crack at the undead with a spiritual successor to these beloved films. So join Tuong and The Sonar Network's Michael Mongiardi as they try to survive the onslaught of zombies (and Dave Bautista's muscles) by talking about 2021's Army of the Dead! The post Ep 78 – Army of the Dead (2021) with Michael Mongiardi appeared first on PodCavern.

While Angus and Sal adjust to being parents they try to help Dr. Garfield (Tom Zolatnai, The Upford Network), a guidance counselor who is being bullied at school by the... The post EP41 – Pasta Your Prime appeared first on PodCavern.

Oliver and Company dares to ask the existential question: why should I worry? Well, for starters, he’s a cat in a dog’s world, but lucky for Oliver those dogs are happy to have him join the crew - and maybe even help him find a home along the way. Sing along with the Dummies as they rock out to Disney’s earwormiest song so far, and learn what it takes to survive as a little cat in the big city. The post DD27 – Oliver and Company (1988) appeared first on PodCavern.

They’re back! This week Cassie and Justin do some heavy investigative work into watching hours and hours of romantic comedies from their past to try and understand why we think the way we do about love. From Roman Holiday to When Harry met Sally and all your other favourites the Love Is team takes the guilt out of guilty pleasure. Will they find out what love is? Tune in and find out. The post Ep 102 – Media, RomComs and the birth of Cinderfuckinrella appeared first on PodCavern.

Punch Up is back for Victoria Day!! What starts as a normal day in the Simulacrum turns into an assignment from the QUEEN that makes for a few hectic hours......24 to be exact! That's right! The boys take on the Bauer and create a FULL SEASON of 24 in ONE EPISODE! 24 scenes featuring: TMNT, A hot dog vendor with interesting anatomy, Bart Simpson, THE PUS BOYS and that's just the tip of this ol' iceberg! Grab a popcorn and get Chloe to a computer....it's gonna be a long day! The post E62 – Dink dink dink dink! appeared first on PodCavern.

"If we're kind and polite everything will be right." Children's stories don't always translate well to the big screen and when they do, sometimes it's painfully clear they are made 'just for kids'. It takes a special type of movie magic to make a film that is good for the entire family, and there is no better example than the movies we have for today's episode of Talkin' Tuong! This week join Tuong and Mother of Marmalade Sarah MacDonald as they do a double feature of the most lovable bear with a dapper red hat, and blue coat and see why these are the most well reviewed movies of all time - Paddington 1 & 2! The post Ep 77 – Paddington 1 & 2 with Sarah MacDonald appeared first on PodCavern.

Come on down! TV Game shows have been around for a very long time. And while the history of this format has been around forever, the appeal of them has always been the same - that everyday people could win a lot of money by being tested for their mental or physical abilities (or more times than not just dumb luck). So this week join Tuong La and What We Do in the Basement's Jesse Bergen, Natashia Durand, and Thomas Proles as they they land on the Daily Double and give the final answer of "what is Top 5 TV Game Shows?". The post 111 – Top 5 TV Game Shows appeared first on PodCavern.

"I don't ever say a final goodbye. I always just say, I'll see you down the road and I do". Last year was a weird year for movies. Not a lot came out but also not a lot of people were in the mood to watch any of the movies that were contenders for the typical movie award season this year. Well we are in the mood today! So join Tuong and the Dungeon Master of our hearts Josef Addleman as they talk about wide vista shots of desserts, close-ups of Frances Mcdormand's face, and the Oscar's Best Picture - 2020's Nomadland! The post Ep 76 – Nomadland (2020) with Josef Addleman appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Sal are finally back at S.H.A.R.T. HQ and ready to work. Lamenting the loss of his home and his pet fish Sal tries to relax with one of his Lazarus juice foot baths only to find his fish has returned to him….changed. The post EP40 – Pet-icure appeared first on PodCavern.

There’s no replacing Mickey Mouse, but if he ever needed a sick day, Basil - aka The Great Mouse Detective - would be up to the task. This charismatic rodent and his trusty sidekick Dawson (who he literally JUST met) are here to take on the evil Ratigan and save the day - and the Dummies are along for the hunt! The post DD26 – The Great Mouse Detective (1986) appeared first on PodCavern.

In the pilot episode of Love Is…, Cassie and Justin debate the merits of Myths and Origins to decide whether cold hard scientific data or the stories we tell get us closer to what love, ultimately, is. Join them for laughs, some stone cold truths, and maybe a couple of Dad jokes. Love is here. Let’s get into it. The post Ep 101 – Myths and Origins appeared first on PodCavern.

“Families can be hard but they are so worth fighting for.” Stop us if you heard this before: A movie about an unlikely group of people saving the world from killer robots. You'd think with the amount of times this type of movie has been done before that there would be no way to tell us this movie in a fresh exciting way. Well we were wrong! This week on Talkin' Tuong join Tuong and Overlord Robot A.I. Meghan Murphy as they talk about the latest movie from the minds behind Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse and The Lego Movie - The Mitchells vs. The Machines! The post Ep 75 – The Mitchells vs. The Machines (2021) with Meghan Murphy appeared first on PodCavern.

Oh you thought we were done ranking first names? We have barely begun... We've done Ryans, we've done Chrises, it was only a matter of time until we reached a point to ranking the glorious name that is...Steve! This week join Tuong La and Stupendous Steve Experts Desiree Connors Warmington, Geoff McBride, and Leslie Cserepy as we spend a (very) long time arguing and ranking Top 5 Steves! The post 110 – Top 5 Steves appeared first on PodCavern.

A brand new podcast all about love! In love, looking for love, done with love, don’t even know what the hell it is? Same. Join us, your hosts Cassie & Justin, as we navigate our own personal love stories while searching for meaning in the wide, undiscovered world of love. From rom-coms to marriage from its origins to where it’s headed, we do the legwork to define love for all. Full of humor, storytelling, special guests, and even science we get to the bottom of what love is, how to find it, and how to fall in love with anyone(?). The post EP 00 – Teaser appeared first on PodCavern.

"Get over here!" A good movie adaptation of a video game is really hard to come by since...well ever. From stinkers like 1993's Super Mario Bros. to Resident Evil to even the new Monster Hunter movie, Hollywood struggles to capture what makes these games so special in the first place. So join Tuong La and Earth Realm's Champion Katie Pagnucco (Improv College) as they discuss if the new Mortal Kombat movie is a "Flawless Victory" or gets put in the ever growing pantheon of bad video game movies. The post Ep 74 – Mortal Kombat (2021) with Katie Pagnucco appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Bubo (Matt Barrow) climb a mountain in search of the village community Sal (Matthew Whalley) has become a part of since leaving S.H.A.R.T. They hope they can convince Sal to come back to Super City with the promise of mountains of paperwork. The post EP39 – The Prodigal Sal Returns appeared first on PodCavern.

If there’s one Disney movie you’ve never seen, it’s probably The Black Cauldron, and it’s worth a watch to understand why. This film has got it all: magic pigs; inconsistent accents; sacrificial sidekicks; glowing orbs that have nothing to do with the plot. Tune in as the Dummies unpack this head-scratcher of a story and take a deep dive into one of Disney’s greatest unsung heroes: Gurgi. The post DD25 – The Black Cauldron (1985) appeared first on PodCavern.

"On your left..." Hey look we all love Captain America in the P0dCavern (at least Tuong really does) so was it a surprise that we'd be talking about this show? So join Tuong and Evil Captain America Taylor Fleming as they do a series review of Disney's second MCU show - The Falcon and the Winter Soldier! The post Ep 73 – The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) with Taylor Fleming appeared first on PodCavern.

Tell us when... Look, we've done a ton of food episodes on Ranked but we have often glossed over the unsung hero that are condiments. Condiments can make or break a food by giving it that little extra zing that you were missing. It can also turn a random assortment of green leafs into a helluva tasty salad or a dry piece of chicken into a mouth watering delight. So join Tuong and The Sonar Network/That's How I Remember It 's Michael Mongiardi, Raul Delgado, and John Richardson as they give you a nice heaping dollop of fun in the form of Top 5 Condiments! The post 109 – Top 5 Condiments appeared first on PodCavern.

The boys are back in the simulac! What starts as a regular hangout bangout turns into an EMERGENCY PUNCH UP-ALITY of Hollywood's hottest new film...Mortal Kombat! There's only one problem....the boys are BEANED OUT OF THEIR GOURD!! Smoke the bat is buff as shit, calm as hell and can live forever....until he steps foot on Mortal Kombat island that is!! What follows is a love story like no other mixed with the hardcore fighting you know and love. The boys also land a HUGE STAR for the lead role that makes this new version 420% better! Enjoy responsibly! The post E61 – Mortal Calm Bat appeared first on PodCavern.

"Don't Settle. You Don't Have To. Even At The End Of The World." Generally post-apocalyptic movies can all start to feel the same and are usually kind of a big bummer (we imagine that's partly because it's about the end of the world and all that...). Luckily, this week's movie somehow creates a fresh spin to the genre with plenty of laughs, action, heart, and charm! So join Tuong and producer, DJ, vocalist, and Giant Crab Monster Adam Jasim as they journey across the land to kick ass in the name of romance while talking about 2020's Love and Monsters! The post Ep 72 – Love and Monsters (2020) with Adam Jasim appeared first on PodCavern.

With Sal still away Angus digs deeper into what kind of person Walter Ego (Matt Barrow, It’s All Super) is. They also find their answering machine overflowing with messages. The post EP38 – The Horned Owl Requisitions A Return appeared first on PodCavern.

Sometimes the people you love most will break your heart - and Disney isn’t afraid to let you know it. The Fox and the Hound will have you falling for Tod and Copper’s perfect little inter-species friendship, but be warned - you’re in for a classic tale of grown-ups’ prejudices getting in the way of kids being kids. Cry along with the Dummies as they get walloped by this emotional gut punch of a film. The post DD24 – The Fox and the Hound (1981) appeared first on PodCavern.

“I don't condone this sexy yet reckless behavior, Susan Cooper!” Paul Feig has brought some of the most iconic properties in the last few decades into the world from Freaks and Geeks to The Heat to even Bridesmaids. This week, we watch a Paul Feig film that isn't talked about enough that is full of a non-stop barrage of jokes and laughs. So join Tuong and Super Spy Krystal Merrells as they talk about improv and the comedic brilliance of Melissa McCarthy in 2015's Spy! The post Ep 71 – Spy (2015) with Krystal Merrells appeared first on PodCavern.

Under the Sea, under the sea! It's time to dive into the deep blue ocean on this week's episode of Ranked! We have touched upon how wild sea creatures are on a previous episode of Ranked (see Top 5 Interesting Animals You've Never Heard About), so it stands to reason that fictional sea creatures would be even WILDER. So join Tuong and The Upford Network's /Natural Toonie's Tom Zalatnai, Kendalyn Aldridge, and Greg Schulz as they sail through the vast expanse of the great blue sea to bring you a list of Top 5 Fictional Sea Creatures! The post 108 – Top 5 Fictional Sea Creatures appeared first on PodCavern.