Ryan and Dakota make their triumphant return to talk Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, elephants, and Ryan's unforgivable lack of enthusiasm for 'The Nice Guys.'

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World vs. Our Podcast

All we do is watch movies now because we can not leave our homes!

The And Now Our Watch Begins Quarantine Spectacular

Along with special guest Ryan Kiourkas, permanent hosts Dakota Lovins and Alex Josquin delve into their favorite moves of the summer - whether they've actually seen them or not.

Summer Flicks: Booksmart, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, and Midsommar

"The Iron Throne" - Game of Thrones Season 8, Episode 6

It is said that every time Ryan and Dakota record a podcast, the Gods flip a coin to determine if it is good or bad. I'm not sure how this coin has landed yet. IDK. Dany is evil now, and Jamie is back to his "I'd push a kid off of a balcony" form, so anything can happen.

Game of Thrones Season 8, Episodes 4 and 5 Recap

Ryan and Dakota are left disappointed by how normal the length of this night actually was.

"The Long Night" - Game of Thrones Season 8, Episode 3

"A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" - Game of Thrones Season 8, Episode 2

Ryan and Dakota give their reaction to “Winterfell,” the first episode of the final season of Game of Thrones, make predictions for the next episode, and give their character power rankings for who gamed the thrones the hardest.

"Winterfell" - Game of Thrones Season 8, Episode 1

Ryan and Dakota talk the biggest twists of the film, alternate ways the movie could have ended, and if Ryan would survive a cult.Audio Intro: This Old Heart of Mine by The Isley BrothersAudio Outro: Unchained Melody by The Righteous Brothers

Bad Times at the El Royale Part 2

Ryan and Dakota are back in the basement to talk good times, bad times, and all other times in this special double episode feature.Audio Intro 1: Funny (How Time Slips Away) by Glenn Campbell and Willie NelsonAudio Intro 2: I Saw the Light by Todd LundgrenAudio Outro: Ivory Road by King Charles

Good Times at the El Movie Theater (A Bad Times at the El Royale Podcast)

Ryan and Dakota discuss the roller coaster of feelings and emotions they experienced watching BlacKkKlansman, various types of catfish, and the different methods and ideas shown by Sorry To Bother You and BlacKkKlansman in getting similar social messages across. Later, Ryan takes a quiz to figure out how historically accurate the movie actually was.Intro Music: Long Distance Relationships by The Naked Brothers BandOutro Music: Astronomy (8th Light) by Black Star

BlacKkKlansman

Ryan and Dakota continue their analysis of Sorry To Bother You, talking the movie's biggest surprises, the love triangle subplot, how much money it would take for them to become horse people (hint: not much), and  the prevailing themes from the film. Next, Ryan is quizzed on how much he really knows about horses after constantly bragging about his knowledge of the majestic beasts, and several winners (earrings) and losers (Squeeze) are given.Intro Music: Powa by Tune-YardsOutro Music: Mamma Mia (From 'Mamma Mia!' Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Sorry To Bother You Part 2

Ryan and Dakota hit the road for another ROAD POD,  but forget to turn the mic on, resulting in chaos on the streets. Later on, they discuss their growing international fandom, their thoughts on Incredibles 2, Dakota's annoying laugh, and give their analysis on Sorry To Bother You.Intro Music: On The Road Again by Willie NelsonPost-Road Pod Music: Bad Bad News by Leon BridgesOutro Music: You’ve Got A Lot To Learn, Cassius Green by The Coup

Sorry To Bother You Part 1

Ryan and Dakota podcast about Brooklyn Nine-Nine (title of your sex tape!) and discuss the cliffhanger ending to season 5 (15:35), run through their favorite moments and episodes (34:49), give Ryan several quizzes (1:18:06), and award a Championship Cummerbund (1:29:43).Intro Music: No Sleep Till Brooklyn by The Beastie BoysOutro Music: What’s Up? by 4 Non Blondes

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season Five

Ryan and Dakota return to answer some big questions and speculate on if Michael Shannon’s lack of blinking indicates a deeper mental health issue (1:30), give Ryan two quizzes and talk about vacation (22:14), and give a whole lot of losers from the film (41:07). Intro Music: When A Fire Starts To Burn by DisclosureOutro Music: One Way Or Another by Blondie

Fahrenheit 451 Part 2

Ryan and discuss the international following And Now Our Watch Begins has developed since being put on Whooshkaa (2:00), contemplate the latest development in Dakota’s attempts to get Woody Harrelson on the podcast (8:40), and, in another first for the podcast talk about a movie that was not worth seeing, but is definitely worth listening to this podcast about: Fahrenheit 451 (16:28). Salamander ho! Salamander yes!Intro Music: Salamander, Ho! (from Fahrenheit 451)Outro Music: 12:51 by The Strokes

Fahrenheit 451 Part 1

Featured Guest: Alex JosquinRyan, Dakota, and special guest Alex resume their analysis of Hereditary, discussing if Alex will ever be okay again, what the most scary and impactful scenes from the movie were, if they would ever join a cult, and the rest of the film’s big questions (1:17). Next, Alex and Ryan take a quiz to see who would survive a horror movie, to unsurprising results (24:27), and they give several winners and losers from their experience seeing the movie (37:03).This episode is in memory of Maggie O’Sullivan (46:51). Donate to the scholarship in her name at https://squareup.com/store/khs-friends-of-music-inc-2.Intro Music: Hereditary by J.I.D.Outro Music: If That’s Not Love by The Naked Brothers Band

Hereditary Part 2

Featured Guest: Alex JosquinRyan and Dakota take the podcast out onto the streets with their first ever ROAD POD (0:35), where they trick their friend, and special guest Alex Josquin, into seeing Hereditary (5:55). After their return from the theater, Dakota gives an update on his attempts to get Woody Harrelson to apologize to Ryan (15:46). Next, the three talk about Alex’s reaction to being tricked into seeing a scary movie, take a deep dive into Hereditary, analyzing it’s biggest mysteries, and give their takes on nut allergies, Paimon the low-budget King of Hell, and “bees” in the attic (21:54).Intro Music: On The Road Again by Willie NelsonPost-Road Pod Music: I Admit I’m Scared by EskimeauxOutro Music: Crazy Car by The Naked Brothers Band

Hereditary Part 1

Ryan and Dakota strap into their space vests for a deep dive into Solo: A Star Wars Story where they discuss the successes and failures of Han’s backstory, and the troublesome betrayal by Woody Harrelson (0:0:48). Next, they grade Alden Ehrenreich’s performance, answer whether or not Disney has successfully expanded the Star Wars Universe, offer up other spin-offs they would like to see, and rank their favorite Star Wars movies in the big questions section (0:42:26) before each taking a quiz to see who is more in line with the Dark Side of the Force (1:20:52). Finally, they give their winners and losers from the movie, with a big shoutout going to Lando Calrisian’s space outfits (1:32:10).Intro Music: Black Rainbows by ミラクルミュージカルOutro Music: Chicken in the Pot by John Powell (from Solo: A Star Wars Story)

Solo: A Star Wars Story

Ryan and Dakota return to read some sterling reviews from their first episode (1:00) before analyzing the first season of HBO’s Barry (3:08). Next, they ponder whether or not Barry is redeemable, discuss where the show (and Gene) go from here, and answer some other big questions left by the season finale (22:35), give Ryan a quiz to see if he is a psychopath (50:05), and crown Noho Hank the big winner of the show (55:37).Intro Music: Fly Like An Eagle by SealOutro Music: Jamaica Farewell by Harry Belafonte

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