Dashing Digressions

Backing music:"Industrial Cinematic" "Cheery Monday" "Hot Pursuit""Wholesome" "Ghost Dance" "Plain Loafer" "Deadly Roulette" "Nouvelle Noel" and "Super Friendly"  by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Just another notice. Don't get worked up.

Bells rule everything around me. Dane's ready to leave the US for financial reasons, totally nothing relating to cultural heritage. The big story this week though is Pete's new record for week completion. Look forward to his upcoming regular life streams! Elsewhere, musical cringe moments are analyzed, and things get tier-y. Finally, Dane wants to start some drama, but Pete's not having it.

Flashy and forgotten movies starring mega-celebrity Tom Cruise. We're not scared. Vanilla Sky (2001) Minority Report (2002)

No more assault by ghosts, the terror has gone on too long! This week the guys get classy and discuss proper tea preparation. Dane's finally gone out in public and is dismayed by the mask situation, while Pete's just laughing at misused phrases. Elsewhere, Pete's got some thoughts about how people see Texas, and Dane's getting tired of Netflix's second season slumps. Finally, Pete has a plan for Todd Howard and the guys get literary with this week's Music's Burning Question.

In this time of turmoil and changed, two heroes must emerge to rescue the masses from the harsh strike of boredom. But sometimes, prior engagements and work schedules preclude this from happening. Bummer. So one of those two heroes must make a standalone product to fill time before the next installment. This is that. Yeah.

Pete's got that stimulus and he's going big. This week we consider the possibility of President Trump making a beautiful pants mistake. Dane's got some problems with simps, and Pete's getting ready to stock his doomsday shelter. Elsewhere, Dane is easily convinced and has some new movies to recommend. Finally, Music's Burning Questions has Pete poised to drop a bomb or two.

This episodes has the guys exploring the depths of the Disney budget and unearthing some Nicolas Cage treasure, as they cover the National Treasure franchise. National Treasure (2004) National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007)

Bunny Day has finally passed, thank the Nook. Pete's adjusting to a new schedule and Dane has lost any sense of order in his life. News of the possible pardon of The Tiger King has arisen, and that's got the guys down on everything... for a while. Elsewhere, Dane's whole perspective of media has shifted following the introduction of a very pouty burly boi, while Pete wonders why he never learns about all the big drug scandals. Finally, the guys analyze the anatomy of whales and apply it to Pokemon.

In this, the triumphant return section of our saga, it's acceptable, and expected even, to offer your praise and adulation in gratitude. Or you can just keep chilling at home and practice proper social distancing while you search for more media to fill the hours. We offer some insight on what we've been watching to do just that, especially Tiger King. Yeah, lots of that.

Announcement Time.

So due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts, this week's episode is a solo affair. Dane tries his best to figure out what's engaging and decides to whine about depression and bloviate about politics. Also the Final Fantasy VII Remake demo came out so, like a good nerd, he talks about that.

It's time for the toad vibe check. This week the guys lay down some ground rules for karaoke, and practice doing ad rolls. Dane's been putting together a crew for a special job, and Pete gets reacquainted with an old familiar character. Elsewhere, the guys get iffy about TikTok, and Dane manages to let Pete down in a major way. Finally, spooky internet stories and ARGs lead into Music's Burning Question about a certain pop-rock diva.

This week we cover movies about gambling! So roll the dice and check out: Rounders (1998) Two for the Money (2002) 21 (2008)

Merchandising! The guys have the perfect idea of what will kick off their personal clothing line. Pete continue to be stuck on Papa John, and Dane's hiding his identity as the last employee of a certain company. Elsewhere, mascots, juggalos, and cults all merit some coverage, until Dane finally finds a way to enjoy football. Pete's getting some ideas prepped for his inevitable debut on YouTube, but Dane's more preoccupied with the channel name. Finally, Pete severely underestimates Demi Lovato on this week's edition of Music's Burning Questions.

High controversy, we got it fast and regular on this episode. Dane's practicing for his role as an anime protagonist, and Pete's comparing Eminem to Bowie. The guys criticize DBZ for a while, but give Krillin the respect he deserves. Elsewhere, the guys deal with the wrong assumptions people make about them, and then swoon over Bong Joon-Ho for a while. Finally, the guys plan their perfect Vampire Weekend while answering Music's Burning Question.

The metaphysical properties of Mr. Peanut are a mystery, but we're brave enough to examine them. This week, Dane surprises no one with an embarrassing sexual awakening, while Pete says no to Judge Judy. The guys consider the meaning of "sexy teeth," before Pete reveals his new role as daddy dom. Some trailers are quickly discussed and discarded when Pete decides to embrace religious phrasing. Finally, before addressing her Burning Question, the guys throw some shade on Jeff Bezos' photo op with Lizzo.

This week's episode has us parsing heavy themes, balls-out action, and Nazi laboratories. Sucker Punch (2011) Assassination Nation (2018) Overlord (2018)

Hide those elbows folks, there's a fiend that's got his sights on them. This week, Dane's got babies on the brain, and Pete gets ready for his own new path in life. Elsewhere, the guys spend a good long while with Kobe, and his detractors before moving on to the political corner. Finally, they ponder the inevitability of corporate grass with this week's Burning Question.

The new structured format of the show starts here, while we take a look at movies based around trains! 3:10 to Yuma(2007) Snowpiercer(2013) Train to Busan(2016)