For the next episode of their Unconventional Trilogies series, the Rommies are joined by an extra special guest to discuss the next entry in the PotA reimagining saga. Listen in as they highlight all of the ways this film leveled up from Really Good Popcorn Flick™️ to Legitimately Great Cinema™️, point out several surprisingly apt references to other movie franchises from Star Wars to Fast & Furious, and finally begin workshopping their pitch for a new character to enter the Apes cineverse: Fuckles the Ape Clown.

Episode 97 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

"You are a convict, tasked with exploring this anomaly, in a makeshift submarine nicknamed The Iron Lung. It was not designed for this depth, so you will be welded inside and the forward window will be closed. There was no time for training. If successful, you earn your freedom." This week, Aaron and James tackle a divisive indie horror game and, uh, let's call it a "submarine simulator." Not everything works about it, but we were impressed nonetheless and are glad developers are taking big swings like this.

Episode 83: Iron Lung

Hey, you! Yes, you! Do you find repetition meditative? Do you enjoy a challenge? Does unlocking a new item give you that sweet dopamine rush? Do you have an addictive personality? If you answered yes to most or all of those questions, roguelikes might be the genre for you! This week, Aaron and James are joined by a very special returning guest to dissect the modern roguelike genre and explore just what makes it so damn appealing. Then, they share their top three favorite roguelikes. Just one more run, I swear!

Special Episode: Gaming Psychology — The Appeal of Roguelikes

“All worlds begin in Darkness and all so end. The heart is no different.” Friendship, hearts, and too many zippers - we’re back in the (many) lands of Kingdom Hearts! But which of the numerous worlds in the mainline series deserve the most praise? The most hate?  What makes for a strong world in this “storied” franchise? Come listen and find out Aaron and James’ Top and Bottom 3 Kingdom Hearts Worlds! And stay tuned near the end of the episode for an existential question about the series itself.

Special Episode: Top 3 Favorite / Least Favorite Kingdom Hearts Worlds

As they approached their 100th episode, the Rommies began feeling ill at ease, like they were conscious, but it was themselves that they were conscious of. Luckily, there was no undertone of violence, but they still weren’t quite sure What They Were Pob For. Finally, after some soul searching with a touch of interdimensional hijinks, they realized that They’re Just Pob, and that’s Pobnough. At that point, the only thing left to do was to Pob The Night away while discussing the biggest, and unquestionably one of the absolute best, films of 2023. Enjoy this extra special deep dive into this extra special movie, and until next time, the Rommies are off to see their gynecologist!

Episode 100 Barbie

“Are those pussywillows?” This one is for all the moms out there. Happy Belated Mother’s Day from Aaron, James, and a delightfully unhinged Kathleen Turner! Join us as we discuss the John Waters’ 1994 dark comedy cult hit. Does she need a lawyer? Does she need an agent? What even IS satire anymore? Questions abound on this episode - listen with your mom and enjoy!

Episode 84: Serial Mom

We're drafting yet again! Join Aaron, James, and three returning guests from the Game & Watch draft crew as they select games from the year all five of them made the transition from high school to college. In 2007, there were single player experiences aplenty, but there was also no shortage of multiplayer madness. This was also the year that launched some major franchises that changed storytelling in gaming. Listen in to find out if some of your favorites from this year got selected!

The 2007 Video Game Draft

“You have to believe me, this was a stupid decision, but I did it with the best intentions.” Here's a quiz: Is that quote from one of the characters, or the director of this movie? Armed with their convenient raptor larynxes, Aaron and James attempt to rescue this third entry in the Jurassic Park series from itself. The hosts also dare to ask the tough questions that no one else will. For example: What has Téa Leoni been up to lately? Can the Spinosaurus fill the sizable dino-shoes left by the T-Rex?  Is Billy the new face of the franchise? Who even IS Billy? You don’t have to travel back 65 million years to enjoy some classic Game & Watch banter!

Episode 85: Jurassic Park III

After getting to the end of the Road to 100, the Rommies weren’t sure which road to go down next. However, once they all saw Horny Tennis: The Movie, they knew they had a (temporary, at least) answer! Join them for this emergency pob as they discuss all of the things that make this one of the most exciting films of the year, debate where this falls in the Luca Guadagnino oeuvre, and do some live-on-the-air investigating to try and get to the ~HARD~ truth of a particular pivotal moment.

Episode 101 Challengers

"Face me, Shulk! Successor of Zanza! I'll crush the Bionis, and spread its ashes across the world! Then I'll turn the Monado into dust. Only then will there be peace!" Sometimes a game comes along that sinks its hooks in and just won’t let go. Sometimes that game is an 80+ hour JRPG touching upon age-old themes like the futility of revenge, what it means to be human, and being a sexy anime teen who kills God at the end. Join Aaron, James, and a very special returning guest as they give the first entry in the Xenoblade Chronicles series the full Game & Watch treatment. Whether it's development, mechanics, or story, there is a lot to talk about. Can we just say, we’re really feeling it, and we hope you are too!

Episode 86: Xenoblade Chronicles

“I wish Freddy Krueger would come, and chop off your head, and it would roll in the street, and a truck would squish it, and the blood would splatter everywhere, and everyone would watch it!” Remember Misery? Or The Joker? What if you put those films in a blender, tossed in a dash of cliched noir dialogue, a dead maid, and John Travolta? Better yet --what if Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit fame directed it? If you guessed, “It wouldn’t win Best Picture,” you would be correct. Join Aaron and James this week as they discuss the series of questionable choices that resulted in this atrocious cinematic anomaly.

Episode 87: The Fanatic

Since the world clearly needs another podcast about movies, the Rommies have reunited to revive the 1F Film Festival, in pobcass format! Join them for another iteration of everyone's favorite lo-fi, living room film festival.

Episode 97 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

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