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What is Magic? Is it all sorcerers, and illusionists, or is it another word for something we experience? Bryan asks David about what he thinks about magic, and off topic we go when it comes to the importance of writing, and the importance of watching too much violence as a kid. Let’s dive deeper into the twisting mind of author and Magic the Gathering pro DAVID and explore his lack of wonderment. Grab your magic three rings, pull that rabbit out of your hat, and deal out those magic cards because it's in an ALAKAMAZING episode! PRESTIGE!      Topics Discussed: Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness (no spoilers)Magic the Gathering (nerdy)Magic the Battering (violence)Magic the flattering (Alan Moore)Magic the fathoming (philosophy)Magic the hammering (Three Stooges)  Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo Edited by Bryan Ortiz Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA  Supplementary music by Podington Bear   CONNECT with us and join the conversation. https://linktr.ee/RECthepod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You probably don’t remember the philosophically-astute observations of the 90’s horror thriller Body Parts with Jeff Fahey, but Bryan and David do, and it stirs some ancient roots in their assumptions about good (Sam Neil from Event Horizon) and bad (Sam Neil from Event Horizon). Basically, if you love Sam Neil, without the Jurassic Park talk, you have found your home. Riding that Easter train we dive into how we manifest, believe, or understand the concept of good and evil in our lives, AND in Event Horizon. Come for the emotional development. stay for that SAM NEIL!   Topics Discussed: Body PartsImpressions of each otherRIP Grandmother OrtizCan evil be beyond our control?Event Horizon Hell vs. Hellraiser Hell?John Lithgow’s not British!  Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo Edited by Bryan Ortiz Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA  Supplementary music by Podington Bear   CONNECT with us and join the conversation. https://linktr.ee/RECthepod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Even the combination of words in this title don’t do justice to just how much random material Bryan and David get out of discussing Easter. It turns into a debate about slasher Jesus, sure, but we get personal too. Eventually. Grab those GRAND BUNNIES, chocolate eggs, and cozy up with conversation you probably don't need, but we love that you're here with us. A24 may just have put out Everything Everywhere All at Once but just WAIT till they hear OUR pitch for the next holiday blockbuster. Come for the chocolate and stay for Zombie Jesus. Topics Discussed: The meaning of EasterWork Watch 2022 and NEW YORK adventuresThe CREED concert to remember Zombie JesusEaster Egg HuntA24 Film Pitch   Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo Edited by Bryan Ortiz Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA  Supplementary music by Podington Bear CONNECT with us and join the conversation. https://linktr.ee/RECthepod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You’ve heard all the hot takes, bad takes, and lukewarm takes there is to hear about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock. But you haven’t heard two men talk about what the slap meant to the Back in the Day parental violence we suffered from, and maybe grew from. We discuss everything from the Oscars to chanclas, yeah it's one of THOSE episodes.   Topics Discussed: The OscarsThe X-Files, MAN vs ALIENThe Slap Heard Round the WorldWill Smith and Chris RockPunishment from a cultural standpoint Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo Edited by Bryan Ortiz Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA  Supplementary music by Podington Bear   CONNECT with us and join the conversation. https://linktr.ee/RECthepod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We look back on the work of the late great William Hurt, ranging from Altered States to the 1996 classic Michael. David discovers his origins in being attracted to older women while Bryan continues seeking validation from movie dads. Do we place celebrities on pedestals? Should we look to ourselves for true stability? Should we just discuss more Trespass? These questions and more in today's episode. Topics Discussed: William Hurt the ActorBad trips on Altered StatesHottie Dame Helen Mirren1996 Michael & 1998 Lost in SpaceKiefer Sutherland's Dark City performanceAnthony Bourdain's impact Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo Edited by Bryan Ortiz Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA  Supplementary music by Podington Bear CONNECT with us and join the conversation. https://linktr.ee/RECthepod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you thought we were being ironic about the “hate” we have for each other, this episode is for you. Bryan and David trade ‘chingasos’ because David is too jaded to enjoy a well-done superhero film, and Bryan is too enthusiastic to criticize an awful cameo. Come for the Batman discussion. Stay for the Trespass.    Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo Edited by Bryan Ortiz Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA  Supplementary music by Podington Bear See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Well if finally happened, we didn’t have a topic! With one of our intrepid heroes unemployed, we figured now would be a good time to talk about crapping our pants, farting, and other lowest common denominator talking points. Experience our minds as we are over stressed, sitting on the edge, and rambling like two men riding and old fashion train car on the track to nowhere. Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo Edited by Bryan Ortiz Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA  Supplementary music by Podington Bear, Lobo Loco, and Checkie Brown See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is the modern Western dead as fried chicken? Son of Orti and Senor Castle say ‘yes’, but that’s because we’ve disrespected history and churros for far too long. We explore the difficulty of loss and change when it comes to the old west and our own PERSONAL lives. Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo Edited by Bryan Ortiz Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA Supplementary music by Podington Bear, Lobo Loco, and Fesliyan Studios Check out I LOVE CHURROS and take a listen to ISIMO the podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who are we when the end is near? Are the webbed feet of Kevin Costner’s heroic mariner, or the sadsack degenerate Kim Coates? Wherever chaos reigns, our pains remain.    Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo Edited by Bryan Ortiz Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA Supplementary music by Podington Bear Check out Baby Jaba and Chewbys World on Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is writing something that’s personal, or does the fate of the world depend on the right adverb, and adjective? We answer that question the only way we know how: by taking detours about Ben Affleck’s inability to sell condos, and Bryan’s utter disrespect for the 25th Hour.  Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo Edited by Bryan Ortiz Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA Supplementary music by Podington Bear See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our latest episode is about the apocalypse, and how our own baggage informs the oblivion we think we deserve. Or at least we think that's what it's about. You decide.  Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo Edited by Bryan Ortiz Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA Supplementary music by Podington Bear, Lobo Loco, Soularflair See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What do weddings, comics, and sci-fi have in common? Probably nothing. But it’s what Bryan and David experienced in the middle of a pandemic, and still the two struggle to be best friends. Produced by Bryan Ortiz and David Castillo Edited by Bryan Ortiz Theme song and outro by Hard Power USA Supplementary music by Podington Bear and Regular Gonzales Auld Lang Syne by United States Marine Band Brohammer Fitness Facebook and Instagram Check out Piggins and Banks for sponsorship See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.