Dashing Digressions

On this week's episode of our decidedly comedy-adjacent podcast, we talk about doing silly voices. How original and innovative! Pete's got Game of Thrones on his mind again, but Dane's more concerned with making stupid dad puns. The guys bond a little over Apex Legends and discuss what's so great about it, before going into Valentine's Day spending habits and why the holiday is dumb. Elsewhere, amid some other discussion the topic of desserts comes up and immediately derails the guys before Dane's insecurity gets the best of him. Finally, Dane's LAME about Conan the Barbarian and a hint of an upcoming blockbuster the guys can't wait to cover.

The guys test out the intro for the highly anticipated YouTube daily vlog channel, before discussing some names that are like the something of something. Analogies are hard. Pete's getting some writing done and hung some art, and Dane talks about how you should clean your room, fascinating stuff. Elsewhere, the guys try to pin down the worst possible entrance music anyone could use, and consider Dane's possibly updating his musical references to be more contemporary. Finally, Dane's LAME about Ghostbusters runs a little short.

What does your memory of reality TV say about you? Pete's personal recollection certainly has something to declare and Dane recounts a car commercial that may just cross over to art territory. Pete has a Super Bowl related story but that's about as much sportball we can handle on this show. Following the inevitable hate tweets that are to be sent following this episode, Pete cheers himself up with the drama of the local chapter of Pokemon Go fanatics. Elsewhere, Dane gets really pissed off about about Kevin Spacey again, before condemning news media induced hysterics. Finally, Dane's LAME about Live Action Hanna-Barbara Movies ends with an offer for Warner Brothers.

On this decidedly light episode, the guys decide the future of their gaming purchases. Dane reveals a long held belief on the overall quality of a certain speedy mascot, while Pete gets talks about how music gets him all up in his feelings. The finer points of video game soundtracks come to the table with a few lively and deathly examples, along with some desire to play some Tabletop RPGs. Elsewhere, the guys maybe have some trouble relating to some family members, and Dane explains how he and Pete came together on this episode of How I Met Your Podcaster. Finally, there's maybe some Dane's LAME about The Weasel Collection, or whatever.

Feeling old and tired? Dane certainly is, and feels compelled to demand his body try to keep up. Pete's had Pokemon on the brain for a while now, and manages to blame it on Dane, afterwards they try to pin down what kind of Pokemon a noir detective would keep after the divorce. While discussing the aesthetic Pete realizes he's been keeping his neighbors up. Elsewhere, Dane exposes his socialist leanings and lack of ambition before going headfirst into an impenetrable wall of continuity for Dane's LAME about Highlander.

This week we're debating the validity and importance of modern philosophers like Dr. Bahd Barbie. Pete's got some problems with the expected placement of his Goro arms, and Dane offers an alternative. Pete claims the two game system of Pokemon is totally defensible, before Dane says something about Star Wars that certain to shock the world. Elsewhere, Dane saw a being of raw power and Pete offers insight into the true nature of the mullet. Finally, things get complicated before Dane's LAME about Female Psychopaths.

It's a new year, but these are the same guys as ever, to prove it they kick off the year with a big misstep that Dane immediately regretted. Discussing their time off over the holidays and Pete relates his life to a forgotten Steve Martin vehicle, and Dane offers up a story of uninhibited Christmas joy. Elsewhere, the guys say definitively that it's time for the new, originals be damned, and have a few words for the sad individuals clinging to the past. Pete offers up a redesign for a local bakery, while Dane tries desperately to step back from sex robots before closing it out with Dane's LAME about 80's Dance Movies.

Merry forced holiday cheer! It's our nominal Christmas episode and you can tell we built the whole thing from the ground up with Christmas in mind. Dane may have some potential as a politician after all, and Pete has just the thing to set him apart: a touch of Macho Madness. The guys discuss their contenders for Game of the Year, and their problems with the usual suspects. Elsewhere, Pete considers tackling The MST3K Gauntlet, and Dane plans on misleading his children. Finally, on this holiday edition of Dane's LAME "Oh. That IS Christmas" the holiday gets nontraditional, dark, and frankly, pretty weird.

Settle in and get comfortable! This week, after they're done wishing for new equipment, the guys are topic hopping like crazy; from coaching yourself in the car, to thoughts on Ready Player One, to trips to the local chinese market, they're moving fast. Dane risks a copyright strike with some spot on movie quotes, while Pete is astounded by the range of new food available to him Elsewhere, the guys question the career and cred of Weezer, and consider what it's like growing old as musicians. Finally, some things need to be addressed regarding burger toppings before moving on to Dane's LAME about Don Bluth Movies!

Episode 74: Drive-by Toto by Dashing Digressions

Did you guys see the big cow? After Pete recovers from his awe at that absolute unit, Dane talks about being a guest on Dimly Lit. The guys discuss their plans for the movie adaptation of Kafka's The Metamorphosis with full trilogy potential, before moving on to another hot internet topic regarding a girl with an odd name, and her mother who thinks she's clever. Elsewhere, Dane admits to his former status as a Nice Guy™ with Music's Burning Question this week, ending with the guys solving the internet's biggest food related disputes, once and for all. Finally, Dane's LAME about Notoriously Bad Movies, and things get heated about one of the selections.

Due to some funk that settled in on ya boi Pete Elite, we've decided to take the week off, to rest and recover. But that doesn't mean we're totally gone, we somehow managed to talk the wonderful hosts of Dimly Lit into letting Dane in on the show. Assuming they were able to stomach his pompous demeanor, the episode should be going live on Tuesday, so check them out! http://www.dimlylit.libsyn.com/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dimly-lit/id1283809231?mt=2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/dimlylitcast

With the loss of a modern legend on our mind, we do our best to persevere, by questions how we must look to the comic book characters we're reading and why Jack Kirby gets to be the One Above All. Dane offers up some insight on where he got his life goals and how he stays motivated, though he doesn't recommend you try it, while Pete reflects on his New Year's resolution with precious little time left. Elsewhere, Dane really nails Pete with a sick burn but Pete recovers with thoughts of the weapons-grade cuteness that is Pokemon: Let's Go Pikachu. Finally, the guys knock out a few quick answers to Aesop Rock's burning questions before Dane's LAME about Iron Man.

If this episode goes too long, feel free to take an intermission at your leisure, Pete approves! After a little bit of fun impersonating #1 emo boi Tom Delonge, Dane reveals that he can't understand a word Eddie Vedder says and recalls some nu metal that's sure to make you say... "Huh." There was a big election thing this week, so the guys cover that about as well as you might imagine, though between Pete's platform of Nationwide Whataburger and Beto's alleged "all drugs legalized" stance, it may be prudent to think over the issues. Elsewhere, Pete puts Dane in the friendzone hardcore, before they move into Dane's LAME about 90's Cyberpunk.

As a quick solution to a disastrous recording flaw, we put together an alternate episode! It's a collection of old unreleased bits mixed with what was salvageable from this episode's recording. From Dane condemning the use of the death penalty to Pete absolutely hating his life, it's a rather chipper little piece. Admittedly a little shorter than usual, but considering what would be available if this were the timeline where the episode released as normal without any trouble, you aren't losing much! We'll be back up and running with a traditional episode with a new edition of Dane's LAME next week, until then, enjoy some Odds and Ends.

Despite a somewhat unstable start, the guys have a thorough discussion about Bad Times at the El Royale. Starts off with non-spoiler talk and thoughts, and gets into deep plot reveals, including a long hard look at Chris Hemsworth. Mm-mm. Do yourself a favor and go see the movie.

After a long month of horror, Dane's feeling pretty lame indeed. Suggestions abound with how to handle the next segment, but there is a show to get present this week too! This week has a wonderful guest with knowledge and love of horror of all stripes, Dashing Article contributor, Kate. With her in tow, the guys get rolling quick with the merits of having physical comics, and some thoughts on (and a hearty recommendation of) Bad Times at the El Royale. Eventually they do get on topics their guest can contribute to, including the new Halloween movie, before getting Dane's LAME about Evil Dead. Finally, everyone gives their thoughts on the different franchises covered over the month, horror at large, and reboots of classics.

Pete's getting serious about self defense, so he's got just the product to keep him and his loved ones safe! Dane's interested to hear about Jake Paul, but really can't tolerate much more Shane Dawson. The guys have a lot of things to say about Disney and it's mergers and how it relates to this world mired in late stage capitalism before finally talking about James Gunn making a movie for DC. Elsewhere, Dane finally found out what the "F" stands for in F-Bomb Pizza, and Pete basically says parents just don't understand, before going into a rather jovial and extended edition of Dane's LAME about A Nightmare on Elm Street, bitch.

This week the guys kick it off with some naming difficulty and Pete gives us the setup for the hottest new sitcom: The Naní. There's some talk of staying cool in your advancing years, and Pete's got it locked up while Dane's resigned himself to lameness. Elsewhere, Dane has some odd results from checking google search analytics, and Pete's got this week's burning question via Katy Perry. Things get a little more serious as the guys realize that separating artist and art is futile, and come to the conclusion that American Beauty kinda sucks. Finally, Dane puts a specific word on blast before diving into the next edition of Classic Slasher series for Dane's LAME about Friday the 13th.

This week Pete confirms once and for all that he really never listens to Dane. Dane wonders how it's going to be when it finally goes down and Pete has very clear and sad vision of exactly what will happen. The guys settle a bit of old business about Die Hard and Tiffany. Elsewhere, we experience one of the most extreme digressions to date as we talk about seeking fame before reminding everyone that Game of Thrones was a little rocky to start. Finally, the first edition of the slasher franchises for Dane's LAME about Halloween.