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"You don't deserve this big Toblerone" Hipster & The Nerd & Larry returns to Austin's Anime Corner with a look at the Netflix oddity, Neo Yokio! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss the surprisingly star-studded cast, bizarre comedic sensibility, and irony-laden storytelling that make this Ezra Koenig creation a divisive yet unique series. Grab your Toblerones, drink you Caprese Martinis, and give it a listen!

Cheddar Goblin's Homo Nuggets Hipster & The Nerd & Larry returns to Wasteland Video to look at two cult horror classics, Bad Taste and Mandy! Join Callie, Brian and Austin as they discuss the low-budget filmmaking and bizarre concepts that make Bad Taste such a unique oddity. Then stick around as they dive into the hellish imagery, epic action, and enthralling Nicolas Cage performance that make Mandy so compelling. Grab your Cheddar Goblin Mac and Cheese and give it a listen!

We can live in harmony! That's the Hazbin Guarantee! Hipster & The Nerd & Larry celebrates its 150th episode (if you count the original run) by checking back into the Hazbin Hotel for Season 2! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss the character arcs, themes, lore, and infectiously catchy music that make this season so special. It's a long one with a lot of back-and-forth, so grab your popcorn, turn on your preferred VoxTek device, and give it a listen! (Note: This was recorded prior to the announcement of Hazbin Hotel Season 5's official greenlight)

"Agent White is a very smart boy" Hipster & The Nerd and Larry heads back into Austin's Anime Corner with a look at the criminally underseen 2006 film, Tekkonkinkreet! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss the gorgeous animation, stacked voice cast, and themes of dichotomy, childhood innocence, gentrification, and more that make this film so special. Head to Treasure Town and give it a listen!

MedTech wouldn't be stupid enough to wire Frankenstein! Hipster & The Nerd & Larry returns to Wasteland Video with a look at two films at opposite ends of the quality spectrum, 1931's Frankenstein and Hell Comes To Frogtown! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss the groundbreaking makeup effects, astounding cinematography, and fantastic performances that make the original Frankenstein an enduring classic. Then stick around as they talk about how too much misogynistic sex fantasy and too little frogs make Hell Comes To Frogtown a bad movie. Prepare your device and give it a listen!

What do you mean this is coming out in March? No it isn't. It's definitely still January. Hipster & The Nerd & Larry looks to the year (mostly still) ahead to discuss their most anticipated movies of 2026! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss all the things they're looking forward to seeing in cinemas or on streaming this year. From blockbusters like Supergirl and Avengers: Doomsday, indie fare like I Love Boosters or Girls Like Girls, animated films like Toy Story 5 and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and everything in between in the (for some reason) longest episode yet. Grab your popcorn and give it a listen! Note: Obviously, this was recorded prior to several trailer releases, release date changes, and other movie news that would affect our thoughts on various films. Please be nice about this.

Kamehameha! Hipster & The Nerd & Larry returns to Austin's Anime Corner to look at anime action powerhouse, Dragon Ball Super: Broly! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss their personal history with Dragon Ball in all its permutations and the gorgeous animation, surprisingly solid character work, and epic fight scenes that make this movie so fun to watch even if you're an outsider to the franchise. Gather the Dragon Balls and give it a listen!

Sometimes, I doubt your commitment to Zathura! Hipster & The Nerd & Larry returns to the depths of Wasteland Video to look at two surprisingly solid genre films, Zathura and Donnie Darko! Join Callie, Brian, and Austin as they discuss the strong sense of atmosphere, excellent VFX work, and family themes that have made Zathura an enduring cult classic. Then, stick around as they dive into the complex themes, killer soundtrack, and potential interpretations of the intricate yet compelling web of storytelling that is Donnie Darko. It's the high point of Wasteland Video so far, so you don't want to miss it!

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!