SURPRISE! With Halloween falling on our regular release day, we just couldn’t resist one more movie for our annual Spooky Halloween Countdown. And oh boy what a surprise it was. This week we set sail with The Last Voyage of the Demeter! Listen in as Amber and Thomas end this marathon on a high note and talk vampires, sailing, horror tropes done rig…

The 2023 Spooky Halloween Countdown continues with a modern take on an 80s classic (and previous episode). It’s Evil Dead Rise (2023)! Listen in as Amber and Thomas dive into this reboot of surprising quality chock full of homage and originality. it’s got gore, blood, evil, blood, a spooky book, blood, and did we mention blood? All wrapped up in a …

This week we are back from the dead! Given new life with the Book of the Dead…I mean The Scroll of Thoth. Listen in as Amber and Thomas dive back into the old school horror classics with The Mummy (1932). They’ll talk about the inspirations for the 1999 film, what aged well and what didn’t, and whether or not this deserves to be in their personal H…

This week, Amber’s in the hot seat as the duo take on an early 2000s classic. It’s Zoolander! listen in as Thomas guides Amber into the high octane world of male modeling, fashion, and international espionage. They’ll laugh, they’ll discuss the greater impact of social media on movies and music, and they’ll try to answer the age old question: Is th…

This week Amber takes the lead on this operation and guide Thomas on his mission. A Mission Impossible that is… That’s right, in this episode the duo take on a franchise that’s 7 movies deep with another one on the way. It’s Mission: Impossible! Listen as Amber and Thomas try and guess this monumental spy thriller as they talk about its horror movi…

This week the duo is back for their 69th (noice) episode, and what a better way to kick off the 4th of July than with a movie than has more explosions per minute than a Transformers flick. It’s Dredd (2012)! Listen in as Thomas guides Amber floor by floor as the two ascend Peach Trees trying to find some semblance of meaning in this action packed l…

“Hey gang, let’s get together cause I see a beam of light!” – Optimus Prime New canon who dis? The time has come to conclude our May-Gatron Marathon and boy do we wish it could end on a higher note. that’s right, this week the Amberbot and Thomaximal dive headfirst into the lukewarm waters of Transformers (7): Rise of the Beasts. Listen in as the d…

“when the intro alone is better than all of the previous movies combined” This week, it’s the bee-ginning of the end for SWHN’s May-Gatron marathon with none other than the film that revived a franchise: Bumblebee (2018)! Listen in as the duo dive into this prequel-sequel-reboot-revival of a movie that (spoilers) has no right to be as good as it is…

This week it’s time to bid Bay farewell as we take on what might be the lowest point in the transformers franchise (so far). to continue the May-gatron marathon Amber and Thomas pick up their swords, dust off their staffs, and get set to take on Transformers (5): The Last Knight! Join the duo on this Marky-Mark-led medieval movie madness as they di…

“Don’t worry guys, I have another plan” – Megatron This week the May-gatron Marathon hits it’s midpoint…and by midpoint we mean the point where this franchise falls straight off a cliff. It’s none other than Transformers (4): Age of Extinction! Join Thomas and Amber as they discuss the beginning of the end for the Michael Bay led Transformers franc…

This week the Maygatron marathon continues with what could be called the peak of the franchise, and should be called it’s end. It’s Transformers: Dark of the Moon! Listen in as Amber and Thomas soar headfirst into the finale of this intended trilogy. They talk the rise of Optimus War crime, the ever increasingly wild performances of A-List Actors, …

“Between grief and revenge of the Fallen, I’ll take Revenge of the Fallen” – William Faulkner (probably) That’s right this week the Maygatron marathon continues with the beginning of the end for any seriousness this franchise had. And look at that! only two movies in! This week Amber and Thomas test their worthiness by diving into Transformers: Rev…

“Quickly Sam, shove the cube into my Bosom!” This week it’s time to kick off the first (and hopefully only) May-gatron Marathon! Join Thomas and Amber as they dive head first into the energon fueled world of Michael Bay’s Transformers franchise, and where else better to start than the film that kicked it all off. Transformers (2007)! Listen in as t…

This week it’s back to the classic style with none other than the latest and greatest in tabletop entertainment. That’s right, this week Amber and Thomas cast the dice and roll out to see Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves! Listen in as the duo embark on a quest of friendship, family, and fiendish females hell bent on zombifying the lands of…

Better late than never right? Apologies for the delay but we’re coming at you with an actually recently recorded episode! And what better way than to come in guns blazing with none other than the John Wick franchise! Listen in as Amber and Thomas relive the first episode they ever recorded and all the subsequent sequels including the latest, longes…

We’re back and just as on par than ever! And what better way to come back than completing a trilogy a lot of people don’t even know existed. that’s right we’re getting the gang together for one last arctic ride as we dive into “The Thing From Another World” (1951). Join Thomas, Amber, Allie, and Geo as they talk the B-movie classic that inspired on…

They thought they knew what it was about, but, like George Bailey himself, they were oh so wrong. This week, Amber and Thomas are kicking off the annual Connected to Christmas Marathon with none other than the holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life! Listen in as the duo laughs, cries, and are shocked to find their hearts warmed by this seminal holid…

This week it’s time to round off November with one of the weirdest films of the year. It’s Weird: The Al Yankovic story! Join Thomas and Amber as they watch a movie about one man on a journey to make music by taking preexisting songs and changing the words to them. It’s got action, romance, drama, and a totally accurate portrayal of the most famous…

This week celebrate a belated Godzilla Day with their first double feature! That’s right, after seeing the first US cinematic run, it’s Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla and Godzilla Tokyo SOS! Join Amber and Thomas as they take a dive into one of the few direct sequel Godzilla films ever made by Toho. They’ll laugh, they’ll (not) cry, and they just m…

This week it’s time to lay the Spooky Halloween countdown to rest for this year with a surprise early Halloween episode! It’s the original Hellraiser from 1987! Listen in as Amber and Thomas journey to the furthest reaches of experience and bring you a movie that’s a classic to some, and franchisable to others. They talk the gore, the sex, the weir…

“Hey Otis Jr., looks like I’ve got all the horses!” This week it’s time to round off the annual So What Happens Next spooky Halloween countdown 2022, and what a better way to go out than with Jordan Peele’s latest film-based fright: Nope! Listen in as Thomas and Amber talk horse training, alien jellyfish, and what all of these things have to do wit…

“are we the problem? No it’s a24 who is wrong” some films have immense depth and themes. Some films are only (wrinkly) skin deep. This week the Spooky Halloween Countdown continues as Amber and Thomas discover X (2022). Listen in as the duo dives into this disgusting display of diabolical debauchery as they descend into a disgruntled diatribe of ra…

“When the killers just keep coming and they don’t stop coming” The Spooky Halloween Countdown continues and this time Amber and Thomas are getting meta. Time for a requel podcast episode to a previous episode about a requel to a classic horror film the duo covered before. That’s right, it’s Scream (2022)! Listen in as the terrifying twosome discuss…

“Sometimes, the hunter becomes the hunted’s huntee” This week it’s the end of a double feature and the beginning of SWHN’s annual Spooky Halloween Countdown! Join Amber and Thomas as they kick off their countdown to Halloween with the not-as-scary-as-they-hoped Prey (2022)! Listen in as the duo discusses the latest spin on the Predator franchise. I…

“Advanced alien technology, beaten by a tree…” This week the duo take on the most dangerous game of all…classic 80s movies they’ve never seen before. That’s right neither Thomas nor Amber have seen the testosterone fueled shoot em up that is Predator (1987). Listen in as they follow Arnie into the jungles of [UNNAMED CENTRAL AMERICAN COUNTRY] and t…

“You mess with Kurt, you go in the grinder” This week it’s back to the ol’ grinder. Amber and Thomas, exhausted from their Star Wars marathon, return to form this week and what better way to kick it all off than with a 90s nostalgia fueled classic. It’s Good Burger! Join the duo as they dive into this 25 year old phenomenon. They cover the good, th…

The fans spoke…and unfortunately Lucasfilm listened. It’s time for the long awaited (and somewhat dreaded) wrap on our Cinematic Star Wars Marathon! Listen in as Amber and Thomas chat about The Rise of Skywalker and the fall of a franchise. Can they find a spark of hope that will ignite some love for this trilogy or is this going to be the final bl…

It’s subversion time! It’s time for the penultimate peril of polarizing picture shows. That’s right, this week Thomas and Amber take on the divisive behemoth that is Star Wars Episode 8: The Last Jedi. Listen in as the duo tackle not just the memes but the okay parts, and the good parts of this movie. From it’s stellar character driven A plot, to i…

“There has been an awakening…are you feeling it now Mr. Krabs?” This week it’s time for the beginning of the end (in more ways than one) as Amber and Thomas take on the final leg of the Cinematic Star Wars Marathon with none other than Star Wars Episode VIII: The Force Awakens. Listen in as the duo breaks down the first installment of the divisive …

“Long ago, the Four Moons of Endor lived in peace…” This week the Jedi aren’t the only ones returning! This week the dynamic duo is back with their Cinematic Star Wars Marathon! Listen in as Thomas and Amber get back on the bike and take the (former) finale to the Skywalker Saga to task. They’ll talk dirt pirates, rancor ducks, and more! Check it o…

“Into exile I must go…better make it hurt I should” After a rigorous battle with COVID, Thomas and Amber are back on their star wars ish with none other than the (potentially) best Star Wars movie out there: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)! Join the stellar duo as they take a deeper-than-planned dive into Lucas’s darker grittier sequel. They talk Yo…

Get you someone who looks at you the way Thomas looks at Star Wars A day late (plus a week but who’s counting?) but it’s finally here! The film that launched 10 movies, just as many TV shows, countless video games, and one abysmal Holiday Special (see previous episode). It’s Star Wars (1977) and just in time for May 4th no less! Listen in as Amber …

“You are being rescued. Please do not resist” This week, you may fire when ready as we gear up for a most impressive display from our Cinematic Star Wars Marathon. It’s Rogue One! Listen in to Amber and Thomas dive into this sci-fi war movie adventure. They’ll talk the good to the great, all while picking apart what might be the best Star Wars movi…

“Sometimes the best growth is none at all” Next up in our Cinematic Star Wars Marathon it’s our first Remix episode! That’s right, Thomas and Amber are looking back to their seventh episode ever and taking another look at Solo: A Star Wars Story. Will they grow to love it, or will they hate it even more. You’ll have to listen to find out wherever y…

“You’re not Ron…” April fools! If you thought, “wait a second…that’s not Thomas and Amber!” then you’d be absolutely right. Not sure what gave it away though. The accents? The picture? The fact that this opens with introductions from Sophie and Paul? In any case, this year we’re participating in the April Fools Podcast Switcheroo where podcasts are…

“If only this trilogy you watch, only pain will you find.” The time has come. Execute Small Screens 28… That’s right, our Cinematic Star Wars Marathon continues with the conclusion to the prequel trilogy: Episode III Revenge of the Sith!! Listen in as Thomas and Amber tackle the best of what some consider to be…unnatural. They’ll talk the good, the…

“Me, Myself, and me, and myself, and me, and myself, and me…” The saga (finally) continues! This week Thomas and Amber continue their Cinematic Star Wars Marathon with Episode II: Attack of the Clones! Listen in as our dark side duo dives into this dubious sequel. Why isn’t there more Obi-Wan? Is it as bad as they remember? Why in the galaxy does P…

We said we’d do it, and we’re hosts of our word. Behold the tearjerking pitch for Binks: A Star Wars Story. Listen to Thomas describe the Jar Jar origin story you didn’t know you needed. You might laugh, you might cry, but in the end you’ll never look at the tragic character of Jarconis Binks the same again… The post Binks: A Star Wars Story first …

“Wanna see me turn on my lightsaber? Wanna see me do it again?“ After failing to pay their taxes, the planet of Naboo is being blockaded by the evil (and potentially problematic) Trade Federation. If you thought that was riveting then do we have the movie for you. Kicking off our Cinematic Star Wars Marathon it’s none other than Star Wars: Episode …

“Honey, I’m home” Delayed but never forgotten. Here it is to hold you over till March, the finale to our Just Too Damn Cold January (in February): The Shining! Listen to Thomas, Amber, Allie, and Kaemon dive into the Kubrick horror masterpiece. They’ll talk the good, the goofy, and the gee why did they have that scene? Thanks for your patience, eve…

“Not ya mama’s The Thing, it’s worse” Might just be the longest we’ve talked about something this bad. This week it’s time to round off The Thing (2011)! Listen in as Thomas, Amber, Geo, and Allie finish off this movie and give you their final thoughts. Will Dr. Douchebag get redeemed? Will this movie? Could The Thing get a sequel featuring Bruce C…

“Soon they will all know the name: Dr. Douchebag!” This week it’s time to continue Just Too Damn Cold January with the sequel, prequel, reboot, homage to The Thing (1982). It’s…well it’s The Thing (2011)! Allie and Geo rejoing Amber and Thomas to talk this underwhelming prequel to a seminal horror classic. Is it as bad as some of us remember? Does …

“Squid Fingers are about to get defribulized” It’s Just Too Damn Cold outside! So, let’s make a theme out of that. A whole month devoted to scary freezing movies and what better way to kick it off than the horror classic John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982). Joining Amber and Thomas this week are returning guest Allie and first-timer Geo! Listen in as…

“Do a couple bumps and you too can be the hero!” A week late but it’s time for the epic conclusion to our Connected to Christmas Marathon! And what better way to go out than with a bang? It’s Die Hard (1988)! Listen in as Patrick rejoins the duo to climb this towering classic with fabulous hair, 80s levels of coke (both kinds!), and explosions for …

“Show her the ol’ French Flipper trick” This week the dynamic duo receives an unexpected gift from a previously unexpected guest. Looks like they’re doing another Batman episode. This week it’s the (only?) Batman Christmas movie: Batman Returns! Listen in as Amber and Thomas follow-up their previous foray into early superhero movies with the sequel…

“He can read?! How smart are these creatures?!” They’re mean, they’re (occasionally) green, and they’re potentially sent by anti-American regimes (if you believe your crazy neighbor)! This week Amber and Thomas take on the 80s classic Gremlins! Listen in as the duo kicks off their Connected To Christmas marathon with a movie that feels a lot more H…

“You ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?” Just as we planned and with no influence from any outside source whatsoever, it’s time to cover the Danny Elfman scored (and Tim Burton directed) Batman (1989)! Listen in as the dynamic duo cover the Batman that kicked off more sequels than any other and an animated TV show! Must be good right?…

“It’s about your sword, Arty! Something’s gotta be done about your sword!” This week, Knights of Knovember continues with one of our most animated episodes yet. Make sure you grip it with both hands and hold on tight as we pull out King Arthur: Legend of the Sword! Will your hosts survive the test of the blade and make sense of this montage filled …

Joust when you thought it couldn’t rock you harder, it rocks you all knight long The medieval marathon continues with a piece of anachronistic action. It’s A Knight’s Tale! Join Amber and Thomas as they dive into the competitive world of jousting in this simple but delightful movie. It’s got Queen, Bowie, and Heath Ledger! What more could you ask f…

He’s lean he’s mean, he’s scared of a knight that’s green Tis time for the ultimate in chivalric cinema commentary! Thou art welcome now to attend So What Happens Next’s KNIGHTS OF KNOVEMBER MARATHON! And to kick it off, the duo are diving into the latest in medieval movies with The Green Knight! Listen in as Amber and Thomas talk ents with axes, t…