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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.

"Well, Hello Clarice" Thanks to the bone-chilling performance of Anthony Hopkins, The Silence of the Lambs has become a franchise that has no shortage of sequels and spin offs that is continuing to be milked for all it's worth. But what's the big deal anyway? Join Tuong La and intrepid FBI detective in training, Kelley Oliver, as they watch this classic psychological thriller horror for the first time and crack the case on why 1991's The Silence of the Lambs is one of the most revered movies of all time. The post Ep 70 – The Silence of the Lambs (1991) with Kelley Oliver appeared first on PodCavern.

You've hunted around your backyard and what did you find?? A brand new episode of the Improv Punch Up! The boys meet up in the Simulacrum to punch up Hollywood's latest blockbuster...GODZILLA VS KONG! Godzilla loses his job and doesn't know what to do! Kong is stranded on an island and only wants to know his family!! A certain waskilly wabbit goes on a murderous rampage!!! The scene is set for a triple threat deathmatch of the ages, featuring NO SWEARING whatsoever, some.....unfortunate.....side effects of puberty, and a SHOCKING conclusion that will leave you asking....What's Up Doc???? The post E60 – Godzilla vs. Kong vs. Bugs Bunny appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Walter (Matt Barrow) still adjusting to Sal’s absence interview a former Sidekick and would be Hero Lightwave (Taylor Fleming, How’d We Get Here?). He sheds some light on how Sidekicks are treated in Super City….turns out not very well. The post EP37 – The Lights Are On, But Nobody Cares appeared first on PodCavern.

Everybody needs a little rescuing - and that’s especially true if you’re an orphaned six-year-old who’s been kidnapped by a real monster of a woman and forced underground to look for a giant pirate diamond. But not to fear: Bianca, Bernard, and the Rescue Aid Society are here! This week the Dummies follow our plucky little mice heroes as they fearlessly confront one of Disney’s baddest villains and her crocodile cronies in The Rescuers! The post DD23 – The Rescuers (1977) appeared first on PodCavern.

"There Are Six, Not Five. There Is No Us Without Him." The Snydercut is one of the weirdest things to happen in film in a long time. The Justice League came out in 2017 which was finished by another director and had a sub-par reception to it upon it's release. Since then, the internet and even cast members were demanding the big studios to help realize Zack Snyder's original vision of this movie with #ReleasetheSnyderCut. With enough persistence and whining, the internet finally got it's way and the people actually got a new cut of this movie. So join Tuong, Matt Barrow, and Angus Macdonald as they watch over four hours of brooding and a lot of ideas crammed into one thing as they talk about Zack Snyder's Justice League! The post Ep 69 – Zack Snyder’s Justice League AKA The Snydercut (2021) with Angus MacDonald and Matt Barrow appeared first on PodCavern.

**Imagine the following paragraph softly whispered in your ear** You hear that? That's the sound of an entire podcast episode dedicating to figuring out what the best sounds are! Autonomous sensory meridian response, or ASMR, has garnered immense popularity over the last decade. We all know sounds that we collectively disdain like nails on a chalkboard, but we often glossed over the sounds that we actually find enjoyable until ASMR came around. And while this episode is not strictly about ASMR, this week join Tuong La and the A-Team Angus MacDonald, Samantha Leggatt, and Leslie Cserepy as we rank the Top 5 Sounds that are sure to tickle your ears in the best way possible! The post 107 – Top 5 Sounds appeared first on PodCavern.

"Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger! Can I take your order?" Hey look, moves in the 90's were weird. But they were also wonderful because sometimes an idea is so bananas that it wouldn't work in today's world of cinema. That's why on this week's episode, Tuong and Alli "Mondo Burger" Harris take a look at this very special moment in movie history and watch the classic Nickelodean film about fast food rivalry and "being a dude" - Good Burger! The post Ep 68 – Good Burger (1997) with Alli Harris appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus shows Walter Ego (Matt Barrow) the ropes at S.H.A.R.T. while visited by the great Super City director Claude Lancaster (Paul JP, The Pen Is Mightier). The guys get a graphic look into the business of making films in Super City. The post EP36 – Stroke of Genius appeared first on PodCavern.

Live from the emerald isle! The Improv Punch Up is back for another episode to celebrate the most Shamrock of holidays....St. Patty's Day! Hear a tale of Young Laddy and Old Laddy, where a fateful pint at the pub sets off a journey through time, through dance, and through accents! We certainly believe you'll be.....TAKEN.....with it! The post E59 – TAKEN: Through Time appeared first on PodCavern.

It’s Winnie the Pooh, and the Dummies too! Venture into the hundred-acre wood with the Disney Dummies and their favourite stuffed bear as they down gallons of honey, do some thinking at the Thotful Spot, and bounce their worries away in The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh! The post DD22 – The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977) appeared first on PodCavern.

"It's a-me!" We are not quite done celebrating Mario's 35th birthday in the PodCavern! Like many games that came to the Wii U, this particular one was revered by many but played by so few...until now! So join us this week as Tuong La and Doug MacKendrick talk about the newest (sort of) cat-filled adventure of Mario re-released on the Nintendo Switch - Super Mario 3D World and the brand new free expansion Bowser's Fury! The post Ep 67 – Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury (2021) with Doug MacKendrick appeared first on PodCavern.

Mama mia! It's Mario time! To celebrate our favourite mushroom-eating, high-jumping, adventure-seeking Italian plumber on his 35th birthday, we take a look back on all the Mario games that have brought us gamers so much joy over the years. While last year we ranked Top 5 Super Mario Games, this year we wanted to celebrate an aspect of these iconic platformers that is crucial to making these games what they are but are so often overlooked - the music! This week join Tuong La and Koopa Kids Samantha Leggatt, Spencer Moreland, and Alex Toth as they venture into the Mushroom Kingdom, high on a star power up, while grooving out and ranking Top 5 Super Mario Songs! The post 106 – Top 5 Super Mario Songs appeared first on PodCavern.

"It may feel impossible, but sometimes, you just have to take the first step" Over the last couple of films, Disney Princesses have started to move away from the formula of being the damsel in distress and having to have big sweeping romantic love stories. With Disney's latest film, we (finally) get another capable female warrior princess set in a beautiful South-Eastern inspired backdrop with gorgeous action scenes and dragons! So is it any good? This week join Tuong La and Real Life Dragon Kalvin Nhan (Trà Time) as they discuss Disney's latest animated adventure - Raya and The Last Dragon! The post Ep 66 – Raya and The Last Dragon (2021) with Kalvin Nhan appeared first on PodCavern.

Featuring Rob Lewin (Bad Dog Featured Players, Second City FamCo). In this mini-episode, Paul shares his love of Spider-Man via one of the many web-slinging adventures he's saved over the years - learn which is the sexiest item of clothing, and also where Spider-Man learned some of his oral talents. The post Interlude 2 – Web Of Lovers appeared first on PodCavern.

Rattled from their week locked up in the S.H.A.R.T. basement Sal decides to finally start using his vacation days while Angus is left looking for a new co-host. A figure emerges from the shadows, could this be the new co-host Angus has been looking for? The post EP35 – Inbox, Out Sal appeared first on PodCavern.

Steal from the rich, give to the poor, and never forget that Robin Hood is a total thirst trap - that’s the motto the Disney Dummies live by! Dance through Nottingham Forest with us as we drink in this charismatic fox and his band of merry friends, taking on the evil Sheriff and whiny Prince John as they restore justice to England in the name of the rightful king. Oo-de-lally, indeed! The post DD21 – Robin Hood (1973) appeared first on PodCavern.

"There are three types of people: Those at the top, those at the bottom, and those who fall." There have been many films that have tried to provide social commentary on status and class in such a way that it's almost become it's own sub-genre of movies. And while Parasite has popularized this sub genre in such a way that it set up a very a high bar for movies to follow, there is still room for these types of movies to say something new to add to the conversation. This week join Tuong La and The Insatiable Jesse Bergen as they brace their appetites talking about the Spanish Thriller film about a vertical platform, hunger, and the most ill-conceived prison system - Netflix's The Platform! The post Ep 65 – The Platform (2019) – with Jesse Bergen appeared first on PodCavern.

Featuring Bridget Cann (Rude Dude Takedowns, MCU Improvised), Rob Lewin (Bad Dog Featured Players, Second City FamCo), and Janelle McGuinness (Steeltown Gaming). This week, the panel heals the rift between communism and capitalism, converts the show into an accent-coaching clinic, and discovers what happens when Bridget has 60 minutes to write some porn. The post Episode 17 – Games appeared first on PodCavern.

Age is just a number, especially to these butt-woopin' seniors. When we think of old people it is easy to immediately imagine that stereotype of a feeble hunched-back, white-haired individual that's slowly shuffling along with their walking cane and shaking their fist at kids. Well today's nominees completely shatter that stereotype in such a way that if you were to ever compare them to it, you would wish you never mentioned it. Join Tuong La and Ass Kicking Experts Kristine Shadid, Paul JP, and Amanda Parker as they clench their butts while talking about Top 5 Old People Who Could Kick Your Ass! The post 105 – Top 5 Old People Who Could Kick Your Ass appeared first on PodCavern.

"I'm the dying guy!" "I'm the other guy!" The Duplass Brothers have made their name in producing/directing some of the most interesting indie films over the years, and the movie of this week is no different! This week join Tuong La and Master of the Death Punch (Kristy Matheson) as they discuss a movie about an unlikely friendship, a made up sport, and a whole lot of emotions wrapped up in an hour and a half talking about 2019's Paddleton! The post Ep 64 – Paddleton (2019) with Kristy Matheson appeared first on PodCavern.

Featuring Maddox Campbell (Break A Wish) and CJ (Canadian Comedy Award Winner). In our first mini-episode, Paul cracks into his personal collection of fan fiction, and shares chapter 226 of "Sonic's Ultimate Harem" with two of the show's past champions. The post Interlude 1 – Sonic’s Ultimate Harem appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Sal try to survive 7 days locked in the S.H.A.R.T. basement with little to no supplies. Who will break first? Who will develop a relationship with the puppets and who will side with the critters? The post EP34 – 168 Hours appeared first on PodCavern.

Think learning your scales and arpeggios isn’t important? Think again! This week, your favourite cool cats (the Disney Dummies!) are checking out a clowder of even cooler ones - the Aristocats! Groove along to some swingin’ tunes as we’re transported back to Paris in 1910, where jazz was hot, and cats could talk! The post DD20 – The Aristocats (1970) appeared first on PodCavern.

“I…am Tetsuo!” While loved by many, only in recent years has anime started hitting the main stream in North America. And while there are plenty of great anime films out... The post Ep 63 – Akira (1988) with Amanda Parker appeared first on PodCavern.

Smooches to you and yours! The Punch Up Boys are back from within the Simulacrum to give you a very special Valentine's Episode! Join us as we reimagine an all time romantic classic....CASABLANCA. A serial murderer...A Hard boiled detective....Crab Rangoon?? Uncover the mystery in this thrilling tale of love that will make you asks life REAL questions.....Who, What, When, Where, Why and How?? The post E58 – CasaBlehnca: A Valentine’s Day Special appeared first on PodCavern.

Featuring Clare Blackwood (The Beaverton, Late Night In Canada), Emma Decorte (Hilary Duff Fan Club, Ultimate Fan Fiction Championship), and Candace Meeks (Rude Dude Takedowns, My Immortal: The Webseries). This week, the panel figures out the mechanics of Spongebob's penis, reimagines Cupid as a thirsty troublemaker, and gets "actually horny" hearing about dinosaur genitals. The post Episode 16 – Love (Valentine’s Day Special) appeared first on PodCavern.

Stop! In the name of love (songs)! It's time for yet another Valentine's Ranked Special! Music and Love have gone hand in hand since the dawn of the cavemen (probably). As long as there has been music, there have been people out there singing about their feelings for one another. So how do you make a good song from a topic that has been covered millions of times without being overly cheesy, obvious, and copying what's come before? Join Tuong La and Palentine's Kristy Matheson, Amanda Gulka-Armstrong, and Laura Gordon as they get hot and steamy while ranking Top 5 Love Songs! The post 104 – Top 5 Love Songs appeared first on PodCavern.

“Why do I want to attend Harvard? If I was white, would you even have to ask me that question?” Geeky kids. A party gone wrong. Geeky kids are forced into a life or death situation involving drugs. These are all beats from thousands of other movies that we've seen before. So is it possible to have a unique perspective with these well worn tropes? Short answer: YES! This week join Tuong and special guest Stenley Philippe as they discuss Rick Famuyiwa's Comedy/Drama drug-filled adventure - Dope (2015)! The post Ep 62 – Dope (2015) with Stenley Philippe appeared first on PodCavern.