Bite me.
Hipster & The Nerd & Larry explores the rising powerhouse of indie animation with a look at Glitch Productions' Murder Drones! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss and debate the characters, themes, mysteries, and overall plot of the fan-favorite series as well as how indie studios and YouTube have taken the animation world by storm. Plug in and give it a listen!
"Even though certain things can make life difficult sometimes, it doesn't mean they're worth dying over."
Hipster and the Nerd and Larry returns to Austin's Anime Corner to discuss the emotional powerhouse that is A Silent Voice! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they dive into the compelling characters, emotionally resonant themes, and authentic disability representation that make this film so great and how it relates to their own lives. Learn to be a better person by giving this a listen!
Content Warning: Discussions of suicide throughout
Dr. Lasagna
Hipster & The Nerd & Larry returns to Wasteland Video with a look at Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties and Dr. Zhivago! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss the hack storytelling and groan-worthy humor that make Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties a terrible, if slightly improved, sequel. Then, stick around for a debate on the themes, characters, pacing, and everything in between of Dr. Zhivago that’s almost as long as the movie itself. Get comfortable and give it a listen!
Galactus wasn't ready for the takedown.
Hipster & The Nerd & Larry returns to look at two big 2025 films, The Fantastic Four: First Steps and KPop Demon Hunters! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss the retro-futurist aesthetic, familial themes, and epic action that make The Fantastic Four: First Steps one of the best Marvel movies. Then stick around as they dive into the stylized animation, catchy musical numbers, cultural homages, vibrant characters, and themes of shame and self love that have allowed KPop Demon Hunters to become the surprise smash hit of the year. Load up your Fantasti-Podcast Player, get comfortable on your Couch Couch Couch, and give it a listen!
P.S. This was recorded prior to multiple franchise developments for KPop Demon Hunters, namely the MPA rating the short film Debut: A KPop Demon Hunters Story, the Halloween singalong, and the Mattel/Hasbro toy deal. Please don't yell at us for not talking about them. We literally didn't know.
Humanity has underestimated the consequences of computerization
Hipster & The Nerd & Larry steps back into Austin's Anime Corner with a deep dive into the original Ghost in the Shell! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss all the ins and outs of this seminal cyberpunk text. From its breathtaking visuals and themes of bodily autonomy to its compelling storytelling and influence on future works. Tap into the net and give it a listen!
Go Go Gadget LSD!
Hipster & The Nerd & Larry returns to Wasteland Video with a look at two bizarre yet strangely compelling films, Blue Sunshine and Inspector Gadget 2! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they dive into the paranoia, political machinations, horror, and symbolism that make Blue Sunshine a unique oddity. Then, stick around as they discuss the cartoon homages and wacky comedy that make Inspector Gadget 2 a surprisingly fun watch. Plus, you'll finally learn where Brian was for the past two episodes and Callie will give her pitch for an Inspector Gadget reboot series. This is one episode you won't want to miss!
Eh, what's up listeners?
Hipster & The Nerd & Larry dives into the wonderful world of the Looney Tunes with their non-basketball related feature films, Looney Tunes: Back in Action and The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie! Join Callie, Austin, and Brian's silent ghost (Tune into Wasteland Video for more on that!) as they discuss the meta humor and live-action/animation blend that make Back in Action an underrated gem. But that's not all folks! They'll also talk about the gorgeous 2D animation and rapid-fire gags that make The Day The Earth Blew Up one of the best films of 2025. Munch on a carrot, chew some gum, and give it a listen!
We dreamed so hard that Brian disappeared.
Hipster & The Nerd & Larry returns to Austin's Anime Corner to discuss the late great Satoshi Kon's final film, 2006's Paprika! Join Callie and Austin (but technically not Brian for reasons that will be revealed in the next Wasteland Video!) as they dive into the psychological themes, characters, and differing perceptions of reality that make Paprika such a fascinating film. Will any of their thoughtful analysis come through amidst the two of them sounding completely insane talking to a Brian that isn't there? You'll have to listen to find out!
Kanbe must kill the Nazarene.
HIpster & The Nerd & Larry heads back to Wasteland Video to look at a pair of threequels to Rocketship Roulette favorites, Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart To Hades and Omen III: The Final Conflict! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss both the strong martial arts action and uncomfortably aged elements of Baby Cart To Hades, as well as the fascinating theological implications and brilliantly over-the-top Sam Neill performance of Omen III. It's a triple threat you won't want to miss!
Weirdoes? Weirdoes.
Hipster & The Nerd & Larry returns to the Boiling Isles one more time to look at The Owl House's third and final season! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss the character arcs, action, story progression, and cathartic conclusions that make these final three specials so satisfying. Plus, they'll go into why the series was truncated, speculation on what a full Season 3 would've been like, and what the series means to them. Be sure to listen to this hoot of an episode!
P.S. In the time since this was recorded, Callie has in fact acquired the Luz and Amity Funko POPs, so please congratulate her on being a nerd.
P.P.S. Since we forgot to tease it in the episode itself, our next episode will be a Wasteland Video covering Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart To Hades and Omen III: The Final Conflict
What are we, some kind of isekai?
Hipster & The Nerd & Larry returns to Austin's Anime Corner with a look at 2024's Suicide Squad Isekai! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss and debate the characters and their dynamics, the action, and the satire of isekai tropes from this underrated gem. Be a go-getter and give it a listen!
Neither of these movies have Bruce Lee in them
Hipster & The Nerd & Larry returns to the depths of Wasteland Video for a look at the original The Wolf Man and Fist of Fury 2! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss the werewolf lore, groundbreaking makeup effects, and uncomfortable cultural stereotypes that make The Wolf Man an innovative if outdated film. Then, stick around as they dive into the repetitive sound effects, even more uncomfortable cultural stereotypes, and significant lack of either Bruce Lee or Jackie Chan that make Fist of Fury 2 such a downgrade compared to its predecessors. Chain yourself to a chair, start practicing your martial arts, and give it a listen!
"I'm so happy I had you as a big sister."
Hipster & The Nerd & Larry finally returns to the Boiling Isles with a look at the second half of The Owl House Season 2! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they dive headfirst into the groundbreaking representation, emotional character arcs, epic action, and fascinating lore that make it one of the best animated shows in recent memory. With plenty of thoughtful analysis, gushing, and a debatable character tier list, there's more than enough to love here. Give it a listen hoot hoot!
Link to the tiermaker: https://tiermaker.com/create/all-owl-house-characters---final-all-seasons-15691692
Creme Puffs Rise Again
Hipster & The Nerd & Larry returns to Austin's Anime Corner with a deep dive into Mashle Season 2! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss the new and returning characters, expanded story, and excellent action that make the series' sophomore outing such a delight. Grab your workout gear and give it a listen!
Da Da Da Demon-Saur!
Hipster & The Nerd & Larry returns to the apocalyptic hellscape of Wasteland Video with a look at two cult hits, Tammy and the T. Rex and Night of the Demons! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they dive into the bizarrely captivating special effects and story that make Tammy and the T. Rex a goofy, gore-filled delight. Then, stick around as they discuss the staggered pacing, so-so characters, and gory effects work that make Night of the Demons a largely mixed bag. Enter this weird video store and give it a listen!
The Fantastic Super Sinners of Ochi's 17 Good Guys
Hipster & The Nerd & Larry looks to (most) of the year (still) ahead to discuss their most anticipated movies of 2025! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they go over big blockbusters like Ballerina and Wicked: For Good, superhero spectacles like Superman and Thunderbolts*, animated films like Elio and The Day The Earth Blew Up, indie fare like The Legend of Ochi and Bugonia, and everything in between. Grab your popcorn and give it a listen!
Note: This was recorded prior to the news of Golden being scrapped, as well as several trailer releases; including The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Jurassic World: Rebirth, and Smurfs.
All Hail Creme Puffs
Hipster & The Nerd & Larry returns to Austin's Anime Corner to discuss the first season of the hit shonen parody series, Mashle! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they dive into the adventures of Mash, Finn, Lemon, and the rest of the students at Easton Academy in this comedic and action-packed series that riffs on typical anime tropes and those TERF wizard books that were popular in the 2000s. Grab some creme puffs and give it a listen!
A Cossack is never afraid to kill his wife.
Hipster & The Nerd & Larry returns to the radioactive remnants of Wasteland Video with a look at the Soviet horror film Viy and Psycho IV: The Beginning! Join Callie, Brian and Austin as they dive into the religious symbolism, bizarre pacing, and incredible creature design that make Viy, if nothing else, a remarkably interesting watch. Then stick around as they discuss all the ins and outs that make Psycho IV a terrible prequel and the worst installment in the franchise. It's the first episode of 2025 and the last one recorded in 2024, so start the year off right and give it a listen!
I'm ready! New podcast! I'm ready! New podcast!
Hipster & The Nerd & Larry travels down to the depths of Bikini Bottom for a look at the SpongeBob Squarepants movies in celebration of the show's 25th anniversary! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss the top-tier comedy and shockingly strong emotional core of the original SpongeBob Squarepants Movie, the brazen bizarreness and superhero shenanigans of Sponge Out of Water, and the beautifully animated and arguably too vertically integrated Sponge On The Run; as well their own personal history and thoughts on the series. Grab some Krabby Patties and give it a listen!
God is real, but only on the Internet.
Hipster & The Nerd & Larry returns to Austin's Anime Corner with a look at the existential and surrealist art piece that is Serial Experiments Lain! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss the character arcs, sound design, shockingly prophetic themes relating to the Internet and social media, and everything in between that makes the series such a unique entity. Plug into the Wired and give it a listen!