PodCavern

John ‘The Jigsaw Killer’ Kramer has done the unthinkable: somehow made the Saw movies the most popular horror franchise of the mid-00s. Swapping a coherent plot for buckets of blood and gore, the Saw series leans on its shock value to distract from its overly convoluted and under-written continuity. "Want to play a game?” No. Now take your pig mask and get out of here. The post Saw appeared first on PodCavern.

With a crop of new hires at the Super Human Action Response Team Angus and Sal (Matthew Whalley, Quest Friends Forever) throw together an orientation video giving the new recruits a tour around the HQ. The post EP25 – Training Day appeared first on PodCavern.

For the sixth and final installment in our streak of Disney packaged films, Walt paired up everyone’s favourite headless horseman with everyone’s favourite anthropomorphic toad and called it a day. Limp across the finish line with the Dummies as we dissect The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. The post DD11 – The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949) appeared first on PodCavern.

The mantle for best werewolf story is a hotly debated subject: Is it An American Werewolf in London? What about The Wolfman? Goosebumps’ Werewolf Skin? Well screw all that because this episode is about The Howling series! 1988’s psycho-sexual horror mystery The Howling and 2011’s The Howling: Reborn, a bargain bin Twilight with a shoestring budget. Grab a Coors Light and give it a listen! The post The Howling appeared first on PodCavern.

Week 2 of PodCavern's Spookening begins! Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Asa Butterfield, Michael Sheen, and Margot Robbie all in a Comedy/Horror/Hogwarts like setting fighting a horde of evil creatures? How could this movie not be good?! (Spoilers: it's not) So join us this week as we have Pumpkin Scarecrow Gisela Peters stop by the PodCavern to discuss 2018's Slaughterhouse Rulez! The post Ep 47 – Slaughterhouse Rulez (2018) with Gisela Peters appeared first on PodCavern.

Come on down to Camp Crystal Lake where we haven't had a single camper die for weeks! For a fun throwback we'll be checking out some old reels from the 1980/2009 seasons! Watch as the counselors enjoy various camp amenities such as track and field, archery and ax throwing. (Pay attention, because there just might be a cameo from every camper's favorite former cook: Mrs. Voorhees!) If movies aren't your thing, you can always go for a nature run with former camper/current groundskeeper Jason! The post Friday the 13th appeared first on PodCavern.

Beam me up Scotty! The world of science fiction has introduced some truly amazing futuristic tech gizmos that real life technology always seemed so dull in comparison. It is no wonder that scientists and tech geeks have done their darndest to recreate some of this sci-fi tech in the real world (to some varying success). This week, join Tuong La and The Constant Struggle's Brie Watson, Nick Watson, and Dan Dingwall as they warp speed ahead to creating a Top 5 Science Fiction Technology list! The post 95 – Top 5 Science Fiction Technology appeared first on PodCavern.

Back in your life! The Improv Punch Up returns with another surprise episode! This week the boys venture into the unknown and punch up...a reality show?? Love Island is the sexiest place on earth, where the hottest contestants flock to find "The One"....until a mysterious force reeks HAVOC on the would be lovebirds! Join host Snout Goocher in a brand new reality adventure filled with love, deception, and every millennial's favorite meal! HINT: It's NOT Avocado Toast! The post E55 – Riskita Business (Love Island) appeared first on PodCavern.

What could be worse than a giant shark stalking the residents of Amity Island? How about a much bigger, cheaper, magic shark following you to the Bahamas! Find out how the JAWS series went from one of the greatest movies of all time to a Bohemian Christmas with Michael Caine a vindictive Great White. The post JAWS appeared first on PodCavern.

PodCavern's Spookening Begins! We are doing a whole month of spooky-themed movies for this month's episodes of Talkin' Tuong! So join Tuong La and Half Ghost-Half Werewolf Kyle Jones, as we watch Martin Freeman take on Zombies (and an Australian accent) in 2017's Cargo (now streaming on Netflix!). The post Ep 46 – Cargo (2017) with Kyle Jones appeared first on PodCavern.

Death has a plan... and apparently that plan involves a horror movie pentalogy of wavering quality. The Final Destination series turns Death into an unstoppable force with a penchant for overly complicated Rube Goldberg killing machines. Boasting a cast of horror icons from Devon Sawa (Casper) to David Koechner (The Comebacks), you need to listen to this episode before it's too late! The post Final Destination appeared first on PodCavern.

With the days and nights in Super City starting to blur together Angus and Sal (Matthew Whalley, Quest Friends Forever) have the hero formally known as PM (Josh Mayo) on to see if he can patch things up with his brother and restore the city to a normal rhythm. The post EP24 – Circadian Rivalry appeared first on PodCavern.

If a short film about a tugboat named Little Toot isn’t enough to warm your heart, well, the rest of this movie ain’t gonna do it either. This week the Dummies take on Melody Time, the film brave enough to take on Johnny Appleseed, Flight of the Bumblebee, and even Donald Duck. The post DD10 – Melody Time (1948) appeared first on PodCavern.

Are you a fan of the Resident Evil games and awesome movies!? If you answered 'Yes' to either, this might not be franchise for you. Taylor and Steph are locked-and-loaded to make their way through Paul W. S. Anderson’s horror/sci-fi/action FILMS! Grab some popcorn for the nu-metal nightmare that is Resident Evil (2002) and throw out the continuity for the series conclusion Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016). Find out how things went so off the rails for Alice, the Umbrella Corps. and the fans(?) of this series. The post Resident Evil appeared first on PodCavern.

They’re no Ed and Lorraine Warren, but hosts Stephanie and Taylor investigate The Conjuring Universe to see what makes it so successful. The Conjuring (2013) pioneered one of the most elaborate and well-received horror franchises of all time, filled with sequels, prequels, spinoffs and tie-ins. Discover how the stories of the Warrens, Annabelle, Valak and others twist, turn and overlap to build a fully realized cinematic universe. From a ghost-witch terrorizing the Perrons to haunted board games and typewriter in Annabelle Comes Home (2019), this episode has it all. The post The Conjuring Universe appeared first on PodCavern.

Nicolas Cage telling the future by looking at numbers. What more do you need in a movie!? On this week's episode of Talkin' Tuong, join Tuong and Nicolas Cage's #1 Fan Katy Warren as they uncover an absurd plot filled with aliens, time capsules, and absolute nonsense in 2009's Knowing (streaming on Prime Video). The post Ep 45 – Knowing (2009) with Katy Warren appeared first on PodCavern.

On their inaugural horror movie journey, hosts Taylor Fleming and Stephanie Ridgeway travel to rural Texas to see what Leatherface and the Sawyer family have been up to. From the terror, grit and almost documentary feel of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) to an unnecessarily confusing and derivative origin story with Leatherface (2017). How does Leatherface transform from chainsaw-wielding icon to the pretty young teen love interest? Tune in and find out how we got here. The post The Texas Chainsaw Massacre appeared first on PodCavern.

Pouring one out for all the movie deaths on the big screen. Death scenes in movies can be one of the most effective ways to keep the spirit of the film alive after it ends. A good movie death can range from gruesome, to heartbreakingly sad, to downright hilarious. Either way, when done right, it can make the audience elicit an emotion that connects ourselves to the movie and it's characters for years to come. Join Tuong La and That's How I Remember It/Sonar Network's Michael Mongiardi, John Richardson, and Raul Delgado as they relive the most memorable demises in cinema and rank Top 5 Iconic Death Scenes in Movies. The post 94 – Top 5 Iconic Death Scenes in Movies appeared first on PodCavern.

Strike First, Strike Hard, No Mercy. This week on Talkin' Tuong, join Tuong and Sensei James Beattie as they witness a beloved 80's movie property from their youth Crane-Kick it's way back into pop-culture relevancy and give their non-spoiler thoughts of the first two seasons of Cobra Kai! The post Ep 44 – Cobrai Kai with James Beattie appeared first on PodCavern.

Sal (Matthew Whalley, Quest Friends Forever) uses his newfound wealth to live a life of decadence and takes Angus out for a night on the town. The post EP23 – My Dinner With Angus appeared first on PodCavern.

Ever heard of Bongo the bear? We’ll be honest: there’s a good reason you haven’t! Tune in to hear the Dummies’ take on Fun and Fancy Free, the fourth Disney package film that follows the story of a forgettable bear with an unforgettable climb up a beanstalk with our best pals Mickey, Goofy, and of course, Donald. The post DD09 – Fun and Fancy Free (1947) appeared first on PodCavern.

Let's get down to business! The long awaited and multiply delayed live-action remake of Mulan is finally here (for a 30 dollar cost), and has been met with VERY mixed emotions. So join Tuong La and special guest Whitney Chen as they 'bring honour' to the PodCavern and talk about all the things good, bad, and controversial about 2020's Mulan! The post Ep 43 – Mulan (2020) with Whitney Chen appeared first on PodCavern.

If you really 'mustache', yes this episode is all about facial hair. Facial hair has always had the qualities of completely transforming a person. When used correctly, celebrities can often shift their entire look for different roles and situations to be from good looking to DAMN good looking, leaving the rest of us patchy, uneven, peach fuzzed 'stached shlubs to shame. Join Tuong and Facial Hair Gawkers Justin Godelie, Shannon Godelie, and Laura Gordon as they romanticize the hairiness of famous people and rank Top 5 Celebrity Facial Hair. The post 93 – Top 5 Celebrity Facial Hair appeared first on PodCavern.

Come on and slam and welcome to the jam! This week on Talkin' Tuong, it's going to get Looney AND Tuney up in the PodCavern as Tuong and The Upford Network's Tom Zalatnai chat about an all time animated classic (and one of Tuong's favorite movies of all time) SPACE JAM! The post Ep 42 – Space Jam (1996) with Tom Zalatnai appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Sal (Matthew Whalley, Quest Friends Forever) raise funds by selling off old gear from the Super Human Response Team basement when a familiar high roller (Matt Barrow, Shit Hot Shit Show) appears. Something’s not quite right about their guest though and it’s not just the pressure of being rich. The post EP22 – Me, Myself, and Sal appeared first on PodCavern.

What do anthropomorphic hats, a singing whale, and a mediocre baseball team have in common? Honestly, nothing, but Disney made this movie anyways. Check out Make Mine Music to find out what The Dummies think of this truly random collection of shorts! The post DD08 – Make Mine Music (1946) appeared first on PodCavern.

This week on Talkin' Tuong, Tuong and International Laugh Maker Mike Carrozza revisit the ol' Saw Franchise (Saw II specifically) and bare witness to all of it's twisted and gross needle-y, spiky, bloody traps! So join us as we try to solve Jigsaw's Ultimate Puzzle - was this franchise ever good? Tune in to find out! The post Ep 41 – Saw II (2005) with Mike Carrozza appeared first on PodCavern.

Surprise Punch Up! Steve and Darryl Weed are going on a mild mannered fishing trip with their dad, when a dramatic chain of events changes EVERYTHING! In this page one re imagining of Christopher Nolan's TENET, the Ol' Punch Up PAL(indrome)S conjure up a tale filled with Boomers! Fall Guys!! A Pro Skateboarding Legend!!! and TIME SHENANIGANS!!!! Will the Weed family survive to uncover the true meaning of "TENET?" Tune in to find out!! The post E54 – T E N T H R E A T : A Roadtrip Spectacular! (Tenet) appeared first on PodCavern.

This week's episode >>> The Emoji Movie. Emoji's have been around for over the last 20 years and have been on a steady incline of popularity. These electronic/digital ideograms have completely taken over how we speak to each other in the modern era and inject a sense of personality and emotion into our messages that normal words cannot do as seamlessly. So this week join Tuong La and Living Emoticons Victoria Lulloff , Kristine Shadid, and Amanda Parker as they communicate and translate their feelings digitally to make a Top 5 Emojis list! The post 92 – Top 5 Emojis appeared first on PodCavern.

It's all DC news on this week's episode as Tuong and Caped Crusader Taylor Fleming enter the DC Fandome to talk about the hottest news stories that came out of this big event from the weekend! From The Suicide Squad Movie to Robert Pattinson's The Batman, we geek all over it as we give you the Snyder Cut version of Talkin' Tuong! The post Ep 40 – DC Fandome (2020) with Taylor Fleming appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Sal (Matthew Whalley, Quest Friends Forever) have Kyle Lygar Professional Golfer (Deborah Ring) on the show to talk about his recent ban from the SPGA, his family and his tendency to kill birds. The post EP21 – Murder He Stroked appeared first on PodCavern.

They’re called The Three Caballeros, but are they really gentlemen? And are there really three of them? Only one way to find out! This week we’re extending our stay in Latin America with Donald, José, and of course, Panchito. (Spoiler: yes, there are three of them.) The post DD07 – The Three Caballeros (1944) appeared first on PodCavern.

We are all unpacked and settled into a brand new PodCavern so the fires of Talkin' Tuong are burning once more! So join us as Tuong and special guest Jesse Anderson try to math out if Darren Aronofsky's 1998 film Pi is any good and if it will make us as psychologically uncomfortable as 99% of his films! The post Ep 39 – Pi (1998) with Jesse Anderson appeared first on PodCavern.

Suns out, grills out! Who doesn't love a backyard BBQ party in the middle of the summer? The joys of sunshine, good company, and great food make backyard BBQ parties some of the best times you can have all year! So join Tuong La and The Upford Network's Kendalyn Aldridge, Damian Duvain, and Tom Zalatnai as they put their minds and stomachs together to grill up a Top 5 Foods For a Backyard BBQ Party list! The post 91 – Top 5 Foods For A Backyard BBQ Party appeared first on PodCavern.

As Angus's eviction draws closer, he and Sal venture out of the office to look at the last few options for living spaces. Will they find a place for Angus to call home or will he be doomed to live in Sal's car? The post EP20 – Sub Prime Renter appeared first on PodCavern.

Travel plans cancelled? Quarantine got you down? Take a trip south with us as we talk Saludos Amigos and say “hello, friends” to some new - and some familiar! - faces across Latin America. The post DD06 – Saludos Amigos (1942) appeared first on PodCavern.

Take a whiff outta this list! Fun fact: people can detect at least one trillion distinct scents (It's true! We Googled this)! Not only is Smell one of the most powerful senses, it is also the most primal and layered sense where it can elicit an ultra-wide variation of emotion depending how your particular nose detects a scent. So join Tuong La and Stink Sniffers Angus MacDonald, Samantha Leggatt, and Leslie Cserepy as they waft the best aromas into their noses and rank Top 5 Smells! The post 90 – Top 5 Smells appeared first on PodCavern.

Angus and Sal meet with Captain Canada, a hero looking to retire. The only problem is no one has ever heard of him. The post EP19 – We Stand On Rock For Thee appeared first on PodCavern.

The world could use more sweet little deer with skunk-positive attitudes. Experience the love, loss, elation and heartbreak as we discuss Bambi’s journey from taking his first steps (and slides) to becoming The Great Prince of the Forest. The post DD05 – Bambi (1942) appeared first on PodCavern.

This week on Talkin' Tuong, join Tuong and the Ever Eclectic Esther Freesman as they see if they can get attached to this movie (as much as the main character can get attached to houses) in 2019's The Last Black Man in San Francisco (now streaming on Crave)! The post Ep 38 – The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019) with Esther Freeman appeared first on PodCavern.

Dracarys! If there is one thing we can agree on collectively, it's that Dragons are pretty frickin' cool. Something about these fire-breathing, scaly, giant flying lizards has endured throughout our history, literature, and mythology. This week join Tuong and Daring Dragon Riders, Justin Godelie, Shannon Godelie, and Dan Foerster as they take to the skies and reign down a fiery Top 5 Dragons list! The post 89 – Top 5 Dragons appeared first on PodCavern.

We waited 7 years for this thing and it's finally here! Did it deliver? We'll find out on this week's Talkin' Tuong as The Last Two qualified gamers on Earth (Tuong & Leslie Cserepy) go deep into discussing Naughty Dog's highly anticipated post apocalyptic follow up game - The Last of Us Part II! The post Ep 37 – The Last of Us Part II with Leslie Cserepy appeared first on PodCavern.

Is your Super Team in need of a new lair? Amid Angus’ search for a new home he and Sal welcome Super Real Estate Agent Jen Myriad (Leichell Little, Quest Friends Forever) to the show and discuss what it’s like buying and selling in Super City. The post EP18 – Fore-scent and Foreclosure appeared first on PodCavern.

Maybe he’s your favourite flying elephant, or maybe he’s the only flying elephant you know. Either way, Dumbo has got a lot to talk about - from those ears, to that pink elephant fever dream, to the racist stereotypes you probably don’t remember from childhood. Listen in as we dissect the high highs and low lows of this little elephant’s big adventure. The post DD04 – Dumbo (1941) appeared first on PodCavern.

The world may have put Broadway on hold for the rest of the 2020, but the silver lining is we got Lin Manuel Miranda's groundbreaking musical on the home screen a year early! This week on Talkin' Tuong, join Tuong and special guest Nivala Maharaj as they don't throw away their shot to talk about the smash hit and global phenomenon - Hamilton (now streaming on Disney Plus)! The post Ep 36 – Hamilton: An American Musical with Nivala Mahraj appeared first on PodCavern.

The Circle of Life made some cool weird shit... Let's face it, humans are boring. Sure we may be the dominating species on the planet but we are also in many ways just not that interesting. The world is full of exciting animals in the world, some that behave in peculiar ways and some that just look so strange that it basically looks like something that came out of James Cameron's Avatar. This week, join Tuong La and Faux Wild Life Experts Axandre Lemours, Catherine Ballachey, and Seth Gerry as they get their Zoology on and rank Top 5 Interesting Animals You've Never Heard About. The post 88 – Top 5 Interesting Animals You’ve Never Heard About appeared first on PodCavern.

WABAM! It's another internet edition of The Improv Punch Up! This week the boys tackle another page one re write of another delayed movie: NO TIME TO DIE. Tune in as Bond......James Bond? gets a complete retooling featuring: NIKOLA TESLA! A TICKLE MONSTER!! WILL SMITH!!! And more story lines than you can shake....or stir....a martini at! Be sure to watch the video version for everyone's favourite thing...VISUAL BITS! The post E53 – Nothing But Time To Die (007 – No Time to Die) appeared first on PodCavern.

Studio Ghibli films just hit Netflix in Canada so you better believe we are going to do a podcast about one! This week on Talkin' Tuong, join Tuong and First Time Ghibli Watcher Colleen Wang as Tuong tries to convert Colleen into loving one of the all time anime classics - Princess Mononoke! The post Ep 35 – Princess Mononoke (1997) with Colleen Wang appeared first on PodCavern.

With the podcast now officially acknowledged by the Super Human Response Team Angus focuses on the show, 100% leaving all of his paperwork in Sal’s hands. The post EP17 – A Fresh Start appeared first on PodCavern.

Remember that one where Mickey wore the wizard hat, and there were dinosaurs, but also fairies and mermaids, and then a hippo did ballet and also Satan made an appearance? No, that wasn’t a trip, that was Fantasia. Follow us as we try to decipher everything from the film’s abstract sound and imagery to Cupid’s missing butthole (Spoiler: the centaurs have something to do with it). The post DD03 – Fantasia (1940) appeared first on PodCavern.