It's been entirely too long since we've been able to regale you with a tale of any true consequence. But don't worry- we have a cunning plan to tell you all about one of the United Kingdom's top sitcoms of all time. It may just take a few generations for the full effect to kick in.

Episode 43- Blackadder (1983-1989)

Deep in the heart of the Windy City, one of the most surprisingly prolific authors and illustrators of all time amassed his work in secret. It may not be the best way to get established in the arts, but it's a hell of a topic for conversation.

Episode 42- Henry Darger (1908-1971)

Listeners, it has recently come to our attention that some of you may have recently been partaking in certain substances that have been tied to nothing more than violence, corruption, and debauchery. And while violence, corruption, and debauchery are some of the many things we specialize in, we here at It's Symbolic cannot stand idly by while good citizens fall by the wayside. Sit down as we tell you this absolutely true tale of things that definitely happened, and maybe you'll think twice before throwing your life away like that.

Episode 41- Reefer Madness (1936)

Buckle up, prepare for takeoff, and please no smoking, because we've got a collection of It's Symbolic favorites in the manliest work we've ever covered. We've got the only weapons on board, and by god if any of you starts an uprising we're taking the whole plane down with us. You'll find a complimentary bunny in your backseat pocket.

Episode 40- Con Air (1997)

 
Tonight's episode: The Wrong Title. Our name is It's Symbolic, a special detail of the podcasting world. We were across town when we learned we were supposed to be recording the 1982 parody police procedural, Police Squad! Our boss was already on the scene.

Episode 39- Police Squad! (1982)

Warning: prolonged exposure to Polybius can cause headaches, blurry vision, loss of memory, insomnia, small fires, night terrors, and questioning the validity of one's perception of reality. We managed to take the whole brunt of it, but using the proper safety precautions is advised.

Episode 38- Polybius (1981)

Settle down class- we're covering some important material today. We all need to brush up on our math skills from time to time, and our amphibious instructor has presented us with the best way to figure things out, whether it's a refresher or your first time. We all need to know about fractions, after all.

Episode 37- Frog Fractions (2012)

 Why have you disturbed our sleep? This week, we're rising from the grave to bring you the details about the little independent that could, with the genesis of one of our favorite franchises. That's what you get when you read a book with a face, we suppose. Just remember not to go into the woods.

Episode 36- The Evil Dead (1981)

There's a hex on our podcast, one that's caused our lives to become very surreal and full of weird animal people. We keep falling down these time holes. If you listen to the episode, maybe you can help us break it.

Episode 35- Sally Cruikshank (1971-)

So, you pressed the button, and it brought you here. The last button led to an explosion, the button before that caused you to have a vision of an angel, the button before that made green slime appear everywhere, and the first one you tried had dogs. So what now?
Needless to say, we're not really sure what's going on either.

Episode 34- Panic! (1993)

Yeah, so we've got a job for you. Put down the beer and listen. We know you've got no idea what's going on, and we're going to do our best to help. In a way. You see, we don't know everything ourselves. And the fact that it looks so cheap is only secondary.

Episode 33- 12 oz. mouse (2005-2006, 2018)

It's nearing Valentines' Day, and what could be more romantic than Flash animation, other than just about anything? That said, we've got a nice little treat for you that manages to beat the odds and rise above its station to levels of quality that we, for one, were not expecting.

Episode 32- There She Is!! (2003-2008)

The music industry is a tricky thing. Sometimes you make it, sometimes you don't, sometimes you end up with a reputation that has unfortunately little to do with your creative output and that you may have never intended in the first place.
This is a story about that last one.

Episode 31- Jim Sullivan (1969-1975)

Do you like guns (if you're from the US, you don't need to respond, we already know the answer)? If so, you're in luck, because we've got a movie with more guns than you can imagine (approximately eight). If not, well, this movie has enough stylistic flair and Hays Code dodging for everyone.

Episode 30- Gun Crazy (1950)

As much as we talk about video games, we don't always stop to think about what makes them work. You don't always need a grand development process or a highly regarded brand name. Sometimes, all you need is panache, a unique concept, and a whole lot of fish. This week, we look into the series that keeps reeling itself in at the best of times.

Episode 29- Umihara Kawase (1994-)

What's better than one musical? Four musicals. Join us for a collection of intellectualism in the form of allegory as we take a look at Tim Rice's self-proclaimed Cold War masterpiece- in all of its incarnations.

Episode 28- Chess (1986)

Strap in, folks, because this is a wild one. From the early days of Youtube, we present an unexpected journey with stops along the way at pop culture remakes, philosophical introspection, art film, the evolution of the Internet landscape, and a toll free number- all with its roots in a ratty cat costume and a desire to pay back the man who has made us laugh the most.

Episode 27- Lasagna Cat (2008-)

Warning: Some of the clips used in this episode include events and language that listeners may find offensive or disturbing. Discretion is advised.
This holiday season, we're going back through the years and giving you the gift of one of the first ever holiday slashers to grace the silver screen. There may be a few dead coeds and terrible boyfriends along the way, but it's the thought that counts, right?

Episode 26- Black Christmas (1974)

Even in the grunge-infested music scene of the early nineties, there are things that can surprise you. You may not know what's going on, but join us in our exploration of one of the most overlooked- and oddest- bands of the era. Or even if you don't know them, you may be familiar with a certain number of theirs...

Episode 25- Jellyfish (1989-1994)

How often have you sat at home, alone, wishing that you had a means of showing all of your idiot friends that you're smarter than them? That all-too-common feeling where you just want to be a thoroughly unpleasant person through particularly unsubtle means so that you can rub it in your marks' faces finally has an outlet. Or if you just like buses, there's something there too.

It's Symbolic

It's Symbolic

Get Started

Download the App