True Stories (1986)

True Stories (1986)

“Podcasting is becoming a spiritual thing. I must admit it frightens me a bit; they don't seem to see the difference between podcasting, and not podcasting. Mark! Jill! Vince! There's no concept of weekends anymore!” We’re going down to Virgil, Texas to check out 1986’s David Byrne musical comedy, “True Stories”. Harden up your heart, forget your name, and live some wild wild life, ‘cause you’re the dream operator. Dan McQuade on the final days of the Gallery Mall in Philadelphia [https://www.phillymag.com/news/2015/03/22/gallery-mall-philadelphia-closing-future-history/⁠] & Dan's Defector archive [ ⁠https://defector.com/author/dan-mcquade] Check out Mission: Rejected Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.missionrejected.com/] Check out Jill on Threads [https://www.threads.com/@jillianivey⁠], specifically her Raccoon Thread [https://www.threads.com/@jillianivey/post/DX7Nc8klu9I?xmt=AQG0Zq_ymHQ0H-zdL4n_bOxjWOF1sSCAhKpLmo0dlY8ULg⁠] Host: J. Michael DeAngelis Contestants: Jillian Ivey, Mark Nessel, Vince Nigito

Bonus: Year 3 Quiz Show

Happy Birthday! On this day 3 years ago we published our first show. This year has been great, and to celebrate we are revisiting those shows in the only way we know how: a quiz show. We've got questions about the movies, questions about our guest and questions about...our questions. Thanks to everyone who has supported us. Excited for new films, new contestants and new head-scratching questions in the weeks to come. Host: Mark Nessel Contestants: Steve Goff, Bob Killion, Mo McGee

Lone Wolf McQuade (1983)

"How would you like to bite that in the butt, develop lockjaw, and be podcasted to death?" It's that time of year. Our crew is once again starting our new year of podcasting off with a another Chuck Norris movie. Our contestants discuss Norris's 'rough' image in this movie, how 'lone' McQuade actually is, as well as try to figure out what Texas Rangers actually do. Crack open a Pearl beer and toast a whole new year of films and trivia. ⁠⁠Check out Mission: Rejected Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.missionrejected.com/] Host: Mark Nessel Contestants: Steve Goff, Bob Killion, Mo McGee

Money Plane (2020)

I’m the baddest podcaster on the planet. I am Darius Grouch III, The Rumble, and I am taking down the Money Plane! What do Disney Chanel stars, the Punisher, and Fraiser all have in common? Why…Money Plane, of course. Join us this week as we explore the ins and outs of low budget, fast paced film making with the 2020 heist film, Money Plane. If you ever wondered if you could fly on a plane and make bets on things that aren’t on the plane, this episode is for you! Host: Mo McGee Contestants: John Guest, Mark Nessel, Sebastian Szollos Sucker My year as a degenerate gambler By McKay Coppins; Atlantic Magazine [https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/04/online-sports-betting-app-addiction/686061/]

Flash Gordon (1980)

“Gordon’s alive...and on a Podcast??” You bet your wood beast he is. This week, What Did We Just Watch tackles Flash Gordon (1980), and our contestants answer questions about Queen’s iconic theme, alien locales with suspiciously Latin roots, and—yeah—a surprising amount of weird sex stuff. Grab your football, strap on your Hawkman wings, and DIVE in. ⁠Check out Mission: Rejected Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.missionrejected.com/] Host: Bob Killion Contestants:  Chris Brockway, John Dowgin, Mark Nessel