Dive into Harakiri (1962), a samurai film from director Masaki Kobayashi. As you get to know the character of samurai Hanshiro Tsugumo, his motivations are unveiled bit by bit making for a meticulous unveiling of his psyche and the societal pressures he endures. This film has surpassed other samurai films in A.Ron’s view. And Jim needs to learn his LOTR characters.
Thank you, Michael, for commissioning this film!
Lunchtime! A.Ron has an army to build. Jim liked to dress like a peacock. But when they’re not doing those things, they are answering your questions on Lunch! Who is the best wrestler-turned-actor? What is some of your favorite early tech? And get an officially official confirmation for the Badass Fest 2025 date!
Jim and A.Ron interrupt your normal, boring life to bring you news of the shocking and bizarre events of Yellowjackets. The women meet up with present day Melissa, and wow, all of these people are certifiably insane. Maybe the Wilderness has been a completely objective third party observer with absolutely no personal interest in the matter. Piece together the clues in this episode of Bureau of Citizen Detectives.
The Rebel Spies, Jim and A.Ron, are back to give you another look into the world of Andor. In this arc of the show, Cassian Andor is recruited for a secret mission. He’ll have to earn the trust of Imperial forces, pull off a heist, and make it out alive. Dive into the high quality Star Wars you’ve been wanting with this episode of Tribe of Two.
Steve and Anthony cover “The Hedge Knight” (Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, pp.40-74). Warning: major spoilers for Knight of the Seven Kingdoms on MAX.
Jim and A.Ron are here to enjoy one last Waffle Party. Listen in as they process the major revelations and questions of the season two finale of Severance on Apple TV+. Gemma is out, but innie Mark has chosen a different direction. Reghabi has kick-started Mark’s reintegration, so what are the future ramifications? Cobel holds a big secret over Lumon, is she going to take down the company?
Bald Move is 15 years old today! And Jim and A.Ron are here to celebrate this epic milestone. Follow along as the guys pull back the curtain on the different eras of Bald Move’s history, stand out moments, and good memories.
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A standard midlife crisis includes murder, concealment of evidence, and lying to your family…at least according to this episode of Yellowjackets. This week on Bureau of Citizen’s Detectives, Jim and A.Ron ponder the clues surrounding the show’s biggest mysteries. Who killed Lottie? Has Dark Tai been in control this whole time? What did the girls do with those frog-loving researchers?
We have reached 100% completion of this season of Severance. Jim and A.Ron are having a Waffle Poddy to celebrate. From malignant wax statues to sacrificial goats, this season finale delivered in big ways. Join your refiners as they tie up the loose ends and look forward to the next season.
Andor is the best thing Disney has made this century and Jim and A.Ron are here to tell you why. If you were feeling the Star Wars burnout, this series will revive your love for this stalwart of sci-fi. Andor is equal parts Star Wars ingenuity and spy game. Subscribe to Tribe of Two to get all the coverage you need leading up to season 2 of Andor.
Notes: Steve and Anthony cover “The Hedge Knight” (Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, pp.1-40). If you want to help a woman who needs a pacemaker, please visit Anthony’s gofundme page: https://gofund.me/7ec2af2d
Listen up, fetid moppets. Your unsevered hosts, Jim and A.Ron, have processed your feedback. Listen in as they discuss Ricken and the possibility that he is more deeply involved with Lumon than we realize. Mustache-based theories crop up. And here is the final chance to make predictions about the finale before the season ends. Kier will reveal all in this feedback episode of Waffle Poddy.
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Lunchtime! Happy Pi Day! What kind of Pi are you munching on to celebrate? Today’s Lunch menu includes media to consume in German, Jim and A.Ron on a book cover, beloved old radio shows, and Errol Flynn! Whether you’re looking for a laugh, a new book, or a tentative date for Badass Fest, you’ll find it all in this week’s Lunch!
