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Episode 154 kicks off with a pain every parent knows too well: stepping on LEGO with bare feet. We break down the agony, the physics, and the emotional damage that tiny bricks can inflict before we even get to the news.Then it’s time for Channel 2 Day Rental News, and this week is stacked: • 🦊 Daredevil: Born Again – Season 2 predictions as Marvel reportedly adapts Shadowland. We talk tone, villains, and what this could mean for Matt Murdock’s future. • 🎭 Eddie Murphy’s biggest career regrets — the major roles he turned down and how different Hollywood might have looked. • 🧠 Brainiac confirmed for the next Superman movie — what kind of threat he represents and why he’s long overdue. • 🧸 Will Funko go bankrupt? We look at recent reports, the state of collecting, and what it means for fans drowning in vinyl figures.In Previously Viewed, we revisit the Farrelly Brothers’ bowling classic Kingpin (1996) — Roy Munson, Big Ern, Amish haircuts, and why this movie still knocks down laughs like pins.And we wrap things up with a listener question from the Community Drop Box, because nothing keeps the aisles of our video store alive like fans dropping by.Grab your bowling ball, avoid the LEGO on the floor, and hit play — Episode 154 is live!

We kick off Episode 153 with a topic close to our hearts (and stomachs): our shared love of chips. From elite flavours to the ones that should be banned from the snack aisle, we break down our salty opinions. Then Cory recounts his “near-death experience” at a gas station — a story that proves even filling up the tank can turn into a thriller if you’re Cory.After that, it’s time for Channel 2 Day Rental News, and it’s a stacked week: • 🎥 Cineplex’s new “Mystery Movie Premiere” — we dive into the surprise-title trend and whether it’s genius or chaos. • 🎭 DC Studios adapting V for Vendetta — what a modern version could look like and why the timing is interesting. • 👁️ VisionQuest’s villain roster is taking shape — who’s confirmed, who’s rumoured, and how it sets the tone for the series. • 🧸 Toy Story 5 teaser — our thoughts on the return to one of Pixar’s biggest franchises and what the teaser hints at.In Previously Viewed, we revisit the Farrelly brothers’ 2003 comedy Stuck on You. We talk Greg Kinnear, Matt Damon, conjoined hijinks, early-2000s humour, and how the movie holds up in 2025.To wrap things up, we jump on the internet trend of the moment and do a Blind Ranking, putting our decision-making skills to the test with zero context — and maximum chaos.So grab a bag of chips (we know you want to), settle in, and hit play — Episode 153 is crunchy, chaotic, and loaded with surprises.

We’re back for Episode 152, coming down from Halloween sugar highs and baseball heartbreak. We kick things off by swapping stories from our Halloween nights — costumes, kids, and candy tax — and then break down the final games of the World Series, including how close (and how far) the Blue Jays felt from being there. Then it’s over to Channel 2 Day Rental News, and it’s a full shelf this week: • 🪀 2025 Toy Hall of Fame Inductees — we compare the real picks to our ballot and see who got snubbed. • 🧱 LEGO Ideas: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Megazord — is this the crossover masterpiece our toy shelves deserve? • 🦸 Avengers: Doomsday teaser rumors — when might we see it, and what needs to be in it for Marvel to win us back? In Previously Viewed, we revisit the groundbreaking blend of live-action and animation — Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988). We talk Jessica Rabbit, Judge Doom trauma, cartoon chaos, and why this movie still feels like lightning in a bottle. Then we crank the wheel for this month’s Reel of Fortune: Brovember Edition, lining up a fresh batch of movies to kick off the month. And to wrap things up, we answer a listener question straight from the Community Drop Box. So grab your Acme gizmos, crank up the VCR, and watch out for falling pianos — Episode 152 is live now. 🎧 Subscribe & follow 2 Day Rental for weekly nostalgia, movie mayhem, and the world’s most unofficial video store experience.

We’re back behind the counter for Episode 151, and before anything else — yeah, we know. We totally forgot to hype up Episode 150. Consider this our official apology and a make-good. (It’s not often you hit 150 rentals without a late fee.)We kick things off with some World Series talk, wondering what could’ve been for the Toronto Blue Jays, breaking down the final stretch of baseball’s biggest stage, and once again proving we can somehow make any sport sound like a dad debating movie sequels.Then it’s time to flip over to Channel 2 Day Rental News, where the headlines are straight out of a toy box and comic panel: • 🚁 G.I. Joe/Transformers crossover heading to animation — what does that mean for the live-action movie universe? • 🦇 The Batman 2 updates — what role will The Penguin play in the sequel, and are we finally getting that darker Gotham we’ve been waiting for? • 💥 James Gunn and Darkseid — why DC’s new boss might be keeping the big bad on the bench after Thanos. • 🧱 LEGO’s new Goonies set — our wallets cry, our shelves rejoice, and our nostalgia levels go through the roof.In Previously Viewed, we pop in the VHS for the 1992 dark comedy Death Becomes Her, starring Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, and Bruce Willis. We dive into the camp, the chaos, and the groundbreaking effects that made it an early-’90s cult classic that’s aged like… well, immortality serum.And to cap things off, we roll out the very first edition of “Staff Picks”, where each of us recommends a hidden gem worth checking out — and this one’s a good one. (Think of it as the part of the store where you actually listen to the clerk’s advice.)So grab your membership card, rewind your nostalgia, and settle in — it’s 2 Day Rental, where the movies never die… they just get weirder with age.

It’s Episode 150 — a nice round number, and a perfect excuse to celebrate with another trip down the aisles of cinematic nostalgia!We kick things off chatting about the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Seattle Mariners series, looking at what went right, what went sideways, and why being a Jays fan sometimes feels like living in a sports-themed Twilight Zone.Then, it’s time to flip over to Channel 2 Day Rental News, where the stories hit harder than a Mario fireball. We celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the North American release of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) — the console that basically raised a generation of gamers. We also talk about X-Men ’97 scoring an early Season 3 renewal (and the possibility of Seasons 4 and 5!), news of a live-action Jetsons movie starring Jim Carrey, and a head-scratching update about a Magic 8-Ball TV series — because apparently no toy is safe from adaptation.In Previously Viewed, we cross the streams for one of the all-time greats — Ghostbusters (1984). We revisit the classic, share what still makes it lightning-in-a-bottle perfect, and gush over why bustin’ still makes us feel good.So whether you grew up blowing on NES cartridges, quoting Egon, or just wondering who you’re gonna call — this one’s packed with nostalgia, laughs, and a few questionable predictions from the Magic 8-Ball.🎧 Subscribe & follow 2 Day Rental for your weekly fix of retro talk, movie love, and dad-approved geek culture.

Fall is here, the air’s getting cooler, and the conversation’s heating up! We kick things off this week talking about the change in weather and what that means for the cozy-season movie rotation. Then we slide right into playoff mode, breaking down the Toronto Blue Jays’ postseason run (or stumble…) and how the MLB playoffs are shaping up overall — complete with the kind of armchair analysis only two dads with microphones can provide.From there, we roll out a brand-new news segment, and there’s a lot to cover: a first look at Daredevil’s new suit for Born Again Season 2 (does it hold up to the Netflix classic?), the debut trailer for Marvel’s Wonder Man, and our review of Tron: Ares — a movie that might just be the comeback story the Grid needed.In Previously Viewed, we take a bite out of 1992’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer — the movie that kicked off a cult phenomenon long before the TV series. We talk camp, casting, one-liners, and whether this ‘90s time capsule still slays three decades later.Finally, we spin the Halloween Reel of Fortune to pick next week’s spooky selection and crack open the Community Drop Box to answer a fan question straight from the listeners.So grab a sweater, pour something warm, and hit play — it’s another week at your friendly neighborhood video store, where the takes are free and the rentals are (still) two days.

2 Day Rental – Episode 148: Bears, Bats & BikesWe’re back in the store and this week’s rental has a little bit of everything — nature documentaries, classic monsters, caped crusaders, and BMX legends.We kick things off celebrating one of the internet’s best annual traditions: Fat Bear Week! Cory and Steve discuss their favourite chunky contenders, the joy of rooting for bears with names like Otis and Grazer, and why the world could use more wholesome competitions like this.From there, we head over to the lab (and by lab, we mean the news section) to talk about the newly announced Young Frankenstein TV series. We share first impressions, our love for Mel Brooks’ original, and whether lightning can strike twice when it comes to reanimating such a classic.Then we take a nostalgic glide through the shadows of Batman: The Animated Series, reacting to a recent list ranking the show’s best episodes. Which ones truly stand the test of time? Which deserve more love? (Spoiler: Heart of Ice still hits like a punch from Mr. Freeze.)Cory also dives into his October horror movie binge and gives a few picks that hit the sweet spot between creepy and classic — perfect for spooky season viewing.In Previously Viewed, we dust off the VHS copy of one of Steve’s all-time favourites — the 1986 cult BMX flick Rad. We talk about what made it such a gem for kids of the ‘80s, its wild stunts, that unforgettable soundtrack, and why it still holds up for anyone who grew up on bikes and dream sequences.Finally, we spin the Reel of Fortune — our new movie wheel of destiny — and load up a fresh set of flicks for October’s lineup. (Let’s just say there’s a good chance the next few weeks will get weird, spooky, and totally tubular.)So grab your popcorn, rewind your tapes, and settle in for another trip down memory lane — where the rental’s always two days, but the nostalgia lasts forever.

This week we really stretch our rental legs. 🎶 Music Rewind: We kick things off with The Proclaimers’ unforgettable anthem “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)”—where it came from, why it stuck in our heads, and how it keeps popping up in pop culture. 🧸 Toy Hall of Fame 2025: From classic playthings to possible surprise picks, we size up the full nominee list, debate the frontrunners, and lock in our bold predictions for which toys will make the cut this year. 🦸 Marvel Speculation Station: Doctor Doom is finally headed for the MCU. We break down concept art, comic inspiration, and what a modern Victor Von Doom could look like on the big screen. 🍿 Previously Viewed: We rewind to Uncle Buck, celebrating John Candy’s larger-than-life charm and wondering how the movie plays to fresh eyes in 2025. 💌 Fan Question of the Week: A listener email stops us in our tracks and gets us reflecting on nostalgia, and why we love revisiting old favourites. Hit play for a full episode of laughs, debate, and deep-cut nostalgia. Like, comment, and let us know your Toy Hall of Fame predictions!

We kick things off catching up on the week that was before diving into a packed lineup of segments. In Past Due, we tackle a pair of Disney+ Marvel series we missed over the summer—Ironheart and Daredevil: Born Again—and share our thoughts on what they add to the MCU. From there we detour into some retro laughs and a serious reminder about stranger danger after watching a hilariously over-the-top 80s public-service ad. Next, it’s the debut of Rewind Required, where we spin back to 1986 and revisit that year’s biggest and quirkiest movie releases. Finally, Previously Viewed puts the spotlight on a true classic: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. We break down its enduring charm and why Ferris still makes skipping school look so good. Oh—and the mysterious Wheel of Randomness? We might just have a name for it.

We start off catching up on the week that was—life updates, pop-culture chatter, and a surprising discovery of the 80s cult TV series Automan. Steve continues his mission to track down Saved by the Bell on Canadian streaming services, sharing the wins, dead ends, and a few nostalgic side trips along the way.Next, it’s game time with a new round of Guess That Rental, where we test each other’s movie knowledge with some tricky VHS-era clues.Finally, in Previously Viewed, we revisit Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Last Action Hero, exploring its mix of action, comedy, and movie-within-a-movie mayhem to see how it plays in 2025.

We’re officially checking out our first tape! Welcome to the debut of 2 Day Rental, your new stop for all things nostalgia, pop culture, and dad-geek chatter.This episode opens with a heartfelt goodbye to our previous show, Open Collar. After years of casual conversations, topic dives, and plenty of laughs, we’re hanging that collar up for good. But just like rewinding a tape and popping in a new one, the conversation isn’t ending—it’s evolving.In our fresh start, we introduce you to the new 2 Day Rental format and the segments you’ll be hearing from us week to week: • Previously Viewed – our deep dives into classics from the VHS era. • Past Due – quick, rapid-fire reviews on things we missed the first time around. • Rewind Required, Staff Picks, and more—because what’s a rental store without a few surprises on the shelf?For our very first week, here’s what’s on the docket:🎭 SNL Cast ChangesWe talk about who’s leaving, who’s joining, and what the shifting cast could mean for the next season of Saturday Night Live.🕒 Past DueIt’s been a while since our last podcast, so we catch up rapid-fire style on the stack of comic book movies we missed. Consider it the cinematic equivalent of returning all those overdue rentals at once.📼 Previously Viewed: Dick Tracy (1990)Our main feature is a look back at Warren Beatty’s neon-soaked, mobster-packed Dick Tracy. From its wild production design to its comic strip roots and loaded cast, we revisit the film to see if it still deserves a spot on your VHS shelf—or if it’s one you’d leave gathering dust.⸻👉 Whether you’re a longtime Open Collar listener or brand new to our rental shop, grab your membership card and join us for the start of something new.

In this episode of Open Collar, Cory and Steve dive into another jam-packed discussion, starting with—of course—more technical hiccups that delayed the show. Cory’s Family Disneyland Trip: Cory shares highlights from his recent trip to Disneyland, including family adventures and favorite attractions. Movie A Day Update: Cory catches us up on his ongoing Movie A Day challenge, sharing standout films from the week. Geek News: Daredevil: Born Again Trailer: The guys break down the new trailer, giving their thoughts on the tone, action, and expectations for the series. DCU Casting News and Rumors: They discuss recent confirmed casting choices for the DCU and speculate on intriguing rumors swirling around upcoming projects. And as always, there’s all this and more! Catch the full episode to join the conversation.

In Episode 142 of the Open Collar podcast, Cory and Steve return from their holiday break with a lively mix of nostalgia, reviews, and geek culture insights. Holiday Recap and Nostalgia: • Howard the Duck Memories: The hosts reminisce about the cult classic film Howard the Duck, sharing personal anecdotes and reflections on its impact. • 2025 World Juniors Experience: They recount their attendance at the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship games, discussing standout moments and the overall atmosphere. • Steve’s “Cloffice” Makeover: Steve reveals his recent project of renovating his closet-office space, offering insights into the process and the motivation behind the upgrade. Entertainment Reviews: • Spoiler-Filled Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Review: The duo provides an in-depth analysis of the latest installment in the Sonic franchise, sharing their critiques and highlights from the film. • Advertising Characters Discussion: A conversation unfolds about iconic characters in advertising, exploring their cultural significance and personal favorites. Geek News: • X-Men Casting Rumors: The hosts delve into speculation surrounding the casting choices for the upcoming X-Men adaptation by Macy’s, debating potential actors and character portrayals. • The Batman 2 Delay: They discuss the implications of the announced delay for The Batman 2, considering how it might affect the DC cinematic timeline. • Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Trailer: Cory and Steve analyze the newly released trailer for Marvel’s upcoming Disney+ series, with Steve expressing particular interest in the tie-in comic. Personal Resolutions: • Cory’s New Year’s Resolution: The episode concludes with Cory sharing his personal goals for the new year.

In Episode 141 of the Open Collar podcast, we talk about Steve’s frantic effort to finish his Christmas movie marathon before the big day. We review the new holiday film Red One and share our thoughts—spoiler alert: they’re not glowing. We take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, diving into the big Christmas gifts from our childhood that we always wanted but never got. In Geek News, we break down the new Superman: Legacy trailer, with Steve feeling hyped and Cory… not so much. We also discuss the announcement of Black Panther 3 and catch up on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew as the series hits its halfway point. All this and more in this festive episode—stream now!

In Episode 140 of the Open Collar podcast, “Come Out to the Coast,” the show kicks off with Cory’s technical difficulties that delayed the start of the episode. Steve shares his adventures setting up his outdoor rink (ODR), giving a glimpse into the trials and triumphs of winter fun. In a special Collar Goes to the Movies segment, we review the new holiday flick Dear Santa and debate our least favorite Christmas movies—let’s just say, not every holiday classic deserves its status. In Geek News, we dive into the swirling rumors about Sony possibly scrapping their Spider-Man Universe, discuss Marvel’s potential Avengers: Doomsday storyline, and explore the official announcement of a Clayface movie in the DCU. All this and more in our latest episode—stream now on YouTube!