Mai Tai Happy Hour

This week on Mai Tai Happy Hour, our resident DC nerd, Hambone, gives the full rundown of what was announced at DC Fandome, including trailers for Wonder Woman, Batman, Black Adam and Suicide Squad 2. I just yawn and make fun of him. Meanwhile, we review Netflix’s fabulous new video game documentary, High Score, and […] The post DC Fandome, We Summon the Darkness, High Score documentary, WWE Thunderdome appeared first on Cult of George | Pop Culture, Tiki Bars & Rock & Roll.

This week on Mai Tai Happy Hour, we review the epic new HBO series, Lovecraft Country, ponder the greatness of the Go-Go’s after watching their fabulous new Showtime documentary and discuss the positives of NoFX after the release of their split cover record with Frank Turner. The post Lovecraft Country, Go-Go’s documentary, NoFX vs Frank Turner appeared first on Cult of George | Pop Culture, Tiki Bars & Rock & Roll.

This week on Mai Tai Happy Hour, we go long with an action-packed episode teeming with awesome. First up, we review Host, the brilliant new horror movie on Shudder created for this COVID-era world we live in. It features a Zoom seance gone wrong and that’s all I’m going to say. Bad Religion frontman, Greg […] The post Host, American Lesion reissue, virtual NYCC, Tyson vs Shark, Perry Mason final thoughts appeared first on Cult of George | Pop Culture, Tiki Bars & Rock & Roll.

This week on Mai Tai Happy Hour, Hambone and I review the second season of Umbrella Academy and talk about why this works so much better than most non-big name brand superhero shows. The post Umbrella Academy, Transformers Gen 1, new Pretenders record, Palm Springs, Fear City appeared first on Cult of George | Pop Culture, Tiki Bars & Rock & Roll.

This week on Mai Tai Happy Hour, we spend way too long talking about how we’re surviving working from home during a pandemic, I give my thoughts on owning a bidet and Hambone gets a COVID test. Oh wait, we also break down San Diego Comic Con at home — what worked, what didn’t, what […] The post Mai Tai Happy Hour at Home presents the best of San Diego Comic Con at Home appeared first on Cult of George | Pop Culture, Tiki Bars & Rock & Roll.

This week on Mai Tai Happy Hour, I give my early thoughts on Paper Mario: The Origami King, including how it fits into the Mario universe and how it competes with classic Mario RPG games. Hambone reviews Cursed, a new fantasy sword hacking series on Netflix, and tells all about the best new podcast he’s […] The post Paper Mario: The Origami King, Cursed, Wind of Change podcast, Last of Us 2 full review appeared first on Cult of George | Pop Culture, Tiki Bars & Rock & Roll.

This week on Mai Tai Happy Hour, Hambone and I review the latest superhero mega-movie on Netflix, The Old Guard and share our thoughts on why immortals always turn out to be mercenaries, vampires or villains and never just dudes that lie on the couch, watching bad TV and eating bacon for eternity. We also […] The post The Old Guard, Judgement Night soundtrack revisited, Warrior Nun, Supermarket Sweep appeared first on Cult of George | Pop Culture, Tiki Bars & Rock & Roll.

This week on Mai Tai Happy Hour, we review the new Will Ferrell Netflix movie, Eurovision and ponder what happened to a man who was once considered a comic genius. If you thought this was a full-length mockumentary about the man who wrote Cosmic Woman, you will be disappointed. The post Eurovision, Dark, The Real McKenzies and Unsolved Mysteries appeared first on Cult of George | Pop Culture, Tiki Bars & Rock & Roll.

This week on Mai Tai Happy Hour, we go deep on Adventure Time, Hambone's favorite cartoon and my new binge project. We also review the first episode of Distant Lands and discuss how it fits into the Adventure Time universe. The post Adventure Time: Distant Lands, Floor is Lava, Doom Patrol season 2, My Spy review appeared first on Cult of George | Pop Culture, Tiki Bars & Rock & Roll.

This week on Mai Tai Happy Hour, we go into a very long rant about different reopening strategies for movie theater and whether there are any Summer blockbusters worth reopening for. Last of Us 2 if finally here and I have spoiler-free thoughts on the sequel of one of the best videogames ever made. The post Last of Us 2 early thoughts, Jaws turns 45, Undertaker retirement, Perry Mason reboot appeared first on Cult of George | Pop Culture, Tiki Bars & Rock & Roll.

This week on Mai Tai Happy Hour, we rip into Sony’s huge unveiling of the new Sony Playstation 5, including our thoughts on the design, launch games and how the PS5 is shaping up against rival XBOX. In a desperate attempt to watch any good horror movies, I review Z, a relatively new film about […] The post Sony PS5 reveal, Z horror movie review, new Hank Von Hell album, Artemis Fowl appeared first on Cult of George | Pop Culture, Tiki Bars & Rock & Roll.

This week on Mai Tai Happy Hour, Hambone and I review Elizabeth Moss’ latest wacky film, Shirley, in which plays a famed horror write Shirley Jackson towards the end of her life. Moss goes full crazy in this one and I have a ton of thoughts. We also review VFW, a movie that should have […] The post Shirley and VFW reviews, AMC faces bankruptcy, Bill and Ted make a comeback appeared first on Cult of George | Pop Culture, Tiki Bars & Rock & Roll.

This week on Mai Tai Happy Hour, we give our final review of season 4 of Rick & Morty and ponder whether the ten episodes were worth the excruciatingly long wait. We also fight about Solar Opposites some more. The post Rick & Morty season 4 final thoughts, Space Force, Fallout 76 refunds, Bioshock 2 appeared first on Cult of George | Pop Culture, Tiki Bars & Rock & Roll.

This week on Mai Tai Happy Hour, we give our final thoughts on the second season of Dark Side of the Ring, Vice’s documentary series focusing on the sad side of professional wrestling. We also touch on the Last Ride of Undertaker, WWE’s take on The Last Dance and its own version of Michael Jordan. […] The post Dark Side of the Ring, Westworld, Stargirl, The Snyder Cut and Bioshock revisited appeared first on Cult of George | Pop Culture, Tiki Bars & Rock & Roll.

Emmy-award winning editor Matt Giaquinto joins the show as we have a heated debate as to whether Solar Opposites is a work of art or a terrible Rick & Morty ripoff. The post Solar Opposites, Snowpiercer, Prince and the Revolution, She-ra finale appeared first on Cult of George | Pop Culture, Tiki Bars & Rock & Roll.

Adam Bird joins the show virtually to rant about how musicians are staying sane during COVID-19. The post Tony Hawk Pro Skater returns, Uplink on Amazon, X album review, Money in the Bank appeared first on Cult of George | Pop Culture, Tiki Bars & Rock & Roll.

This week on Mai Tai Happy Hour, we review the new Chris Hemsworth action thriller, Extraction, and talk about the severe lack of topless Hemsworth scenes. Hambones gives his thoughts on the end of the Clone Wars series and the whether it gave him closure for the entire Star Wars saga. We also review the […] The post Extraction, I’m Not Okay with This, Clone Wars reviews and WTF is Quibi? appeared first on Cult of George | Pop Culture, Tiki Bars & Rock & Roll.

This week on Mai Tai Happy Hour, we check out the recent Nirvana cover show featuring Post Malone and Travis Barker and discuss what different bands are doing to keep fans engaged while social distancing. We review Extra Ordinary and What We Do in the Shadows season 2 and talk about my dislike for British […] The post Nirvana x Post Malone, Extra Ordinary, What We Do in the Shadows, Beastie Boys movie appeared first on Cult of George | Pop Culture, Tiki Bars & Rock & Roll.

East Side Mag’s comic book shop owner, Jeff Beck, joins us to talk about the state of the comic book industry amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The post Comic shops and COVID-19, Better Call Saul, The Wild Life and The Platform reviews appeared first on Cult of George | Pop Culture, Tiki Bars & Rock & Roll.

This week on Mai Tai Happy Hour, we review an amazing new horror movie called Sea Fever. Code 8 just hit Netflix, last week, and Hambone definitely has some thoughts on it. We’ll also be reviewing The Main Event, another WWE partnership with Netflix, which Hambone watched and enjoyed, and I finally got to see […] The post Sea Fever, The Hunt, Code 8 and The Main Event reviews appeared first on Cult of George | Pop Culture, Tiki Bars & Rock & Roll.