Fair Point Podcast

Craig and Nathan talk transmuted teenage turtle toys. This episode they explore the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle toylines of the 80s and 90s, covering the series origins, childhood memories, and dozens of specific figures. They also discuss Beyblades, the sixth Resident Evil movie, X-Men Days Of Future Past, Harrison Ford's injury on the Star Wars VII set, and the new Powerpuff Girls.

Join us for a discussion on classic Canadian sketch comedy troupe The Kids In The Hall. Nathan and Craig talk about the origins of the show, the individual endeavors of all five comedians, and some of their favorite recurring sketches. They also cover their thoughts on a few E3 2014 announcements, Beats by Dre, Michael Bay's Ninja Turtles, Strangers With Candy, Whitest Kids You Know, and a real life professional dragon slayer.

Are you pondering what we're pondering? Classic animation icons Pinky And The Brain are the topic of this week's episode. Nathan and Craig give you the spiel on the characters, creators, voice actors, and pop culture legacy of everyone's favorite genetically engineered, global-domination-obsessed lab mice. They also tackle The Amazing Spider-Man 2, the Walking Dead video game, Mortal Kombat, Slenderman, Ed Wood, and naked Natalie Portman.

Today we look at the Iguana-like Kaiju from the 1998 American "Godzilla" movie. Did you know that the creature in question ISN'T Godzilla, but was actually featured in one of the original Toho Godzilla films as a Kaiju in it's own right. We review the movie and take a look at all the times that Zilla has appeared or been alluded to in Godzilla-related media. Also in this episode - the mother of Guy Fawkes, golden dog poo, dark elves, ancient Chinese shaman weed, and the new Pixar movie.

Supposedly there are seventeen major summer constellations for the Northern Hemisphere, and this week on Fair Point we take a look at all seventeen of them! Tons of Greek Mythology and inappropriate humor. Also discussed - animal news, hybrid dinosaurs, The Expendabelles, Luke and Anakin Skywalker, Heroin Bob, and Iranian hipsters.

This week we tell the life story of landmark punk club CBGB And OMFUG, the New York club where acts like The Ramones, Blondie, Misfits, Iggy Pop, Patti Smith, The Dead Boys, and many more got their start. We discuss the genesis of NYC punk and also talk about alien attacks on the Taliban, Wedge Antilles, Lando Calrissian, Andy Worhol, Harley And Ivy, Pokemon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby, and how pollution saved the Earth.

This week we are honored to welcome internet personality The Blockbuster Buster to The Secret Room! We discuss five talking points of his choosing -- Disney's upcoming Rescue Rangers movie, old Star Wars vs. new Star Wars, DC animated shows, the upcoming Justice League movie, and Marvel Studios Phase Three. They also talk a whole lot about Dr. Who.

In our Episode Fifty Special, Nathan and Craig go on an epic adventure through time, and still manage to find the time to tackle news, banter, and topic. This week it's all about SNES classic Chrono Trigger, and boy, is there a lot to cover. Join Nathan, Craig, Guy Fawkes, and a couple surprise cameos, in a three hour Fair Point spectacular. After this episode, things will never be the same again.

This week on Fair Point, we count down the Billboard Top 20 most popular songs of 1989. As usual, we run the gamut of all sorts of random banter and news in addition to the main topic. This episode dedicated to the memory of the Ultimate Warrior.

Nathan Kappesser and Craig Lewis bring you the finest in Beanie Babies podcasting with their examination of the original nine Beanie Babies. Besides that, they also talk Avengers 3, the new Super Smash Bros. game, ancient Egypt, Japanese love doll pop stars, colloquialisms, Colin Kaepernick, and the insane new drug craze the news says your teens are doing. Featuring music by Kevin MacLeod.

Craig and Nathan talk about the history of energy drinks and the controversy surrounding them. And, because it wouldn't be an episode of Fair Point without irrelevant banter, they also invent a new muppet and talk about screamo music, el chupacabra, four letter words, gateway drugs, Instagram, Coca Cola, and Teen Titans. Features a clip from Episode 003 of Silph Radio, with Justin Addison.

Nathan and Craig take an in-depth look at the fourth album by Minnesota rapper P.O.S, "We Don't Even Live Here." They review, analyze, and generally chat about the album, as well as discuss The Boondocks Season 4, Fargo, April Fools pranks, psychics, The Real World, unreleased Michael Jackson tracks, boy bands, and Magic Mike XXL.

Best selling author Michael Crichton is the topic of the day. You may know him as the creator of Jurassic Park, E.R., Congo, and much, much more. Also, we discuss The Dirties, Tiny Toon Adventures, Pearl Jam, Kevin Drew's "Darlings," the next Harold And Kumar movie, and California girls.

In Episode 44 we explore 1971 cult film "Harold And Maude." Also discussed in this episode -- American Horror Story, mc chris Foreverrr, The Rolling Stones, the difference between robot aliens and alien robots, appealing scents, The Flashpoint Paradox, and a (spoiler-free) comparison between the Walking Dead TV show and comic book. Featuring guitar by Mike Casey.

The guys from hardcore punk band One Last Shot stop by to help us figure out which horror icon is the most badass! We discuss their most recent album and get to the bottom of a 32 character, 30 match horror movie tournament. We also talk the early 2000s music scene, goth phases, Garth Ellis, clown crime, and R.L. Stine. Dedicated to the memory of Harold Ramis. Featuring music by One Last Shot and Kevin MacLeod.

This week our podcast is all about the life of Homer J. Simpson. We explore the origins of the character and look at some interesting fan theories. We also chat about South Park: The Stick Of Truth, Arkham Knight, werewolves and vampires, My Chemical Romance, Tom Savini, interfaith Buddhism, giant ancient viruses, and The Beatles relationship with hippies.

It's our first fan requested topic! The Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers! We talk about the classic childrens action series and the possibilities for rebooting the franchise. But that's not all. We also jive about the return of NBC's "Heroes," Twitch Plays Pokemon, Chess Club, Voltron, The Flash, 2015 sequels, toys, and the evil Reptilian overlords.

This week on Fair Point we discuss the mysterious appearance and suspicious death of a strange youth in Nuremberg a couple hundred years ago by the name of Kaspar Hauser. We also discuss the return of Limp Bizkit, The Lego Movie, The Graveyard Book, Guardians Of The Galaxy, wrestling actors, Mario Kart 8, snake handlers, and the KGB.

Craig and Nathan talk sugar, spice, and everything nice. The Powerpuff Girls! Take an in-depth look into one of the most popular contemporary cartoons and the three girls that make up the team. They also reminisce about high school adventures and talk Telltale Games, The Last Of Us, movie theater gimmicks, romantic cruises, and the olympics. Featuring Sarah Tarolli as the voice of Bubbles.

Before the main discussion, things get a little serious in a discussion on the unfortunate fate of Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Justin Carmical, and the effects of suicide and drug abuse. Then Nathan Kappesser and Craig Lewis talk about the tragic hero of the "First Blood" franchise, John J. Rambo! They also talk Men In Black, Dragnet, South Park uncensored, Zak Snyder, and nineties cartoons.