The Occasionalists Podcast

The Vault: Wrap Up Minisode

We are putting the finishing touches on February and we are locking up The Vault. For now!
We go over the month and give some highlights, talk about how The Vault is going to come into play in the future and of course, finish with our final Top 5 of the month.
You even get a bonus peek at next month's minisode challenge.

The Vault: Dazed And Confused

Our third entry into The Vault finds us bringing in our first guest of the year. Rob Nugent is back to get in-depth with the 1993 stoner classic, Dazed and Confused. 
This is a masterclass in independent filmmaking, Gen X defiance, and the aimlessness of youth. It's bolstered by a who's who cast before they were stars, an unbelievable (and expensive!) soundtrack, and Richard Linklater's unmistakable voice and fingerprints all over every scene.
You got two hours to chill and listen with us? No?
Be a lot cooler if you did.

The Vault: It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia

The next piece of pop culture we are locking away from the impending apocalypse (asteroid, mega typhoon, new pandemic, whatever) inside of our trusty, underground vault is the greatest sitcom ever: It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia.
I said what I said! This show has charted its path to greatness by simultaneously subverting and playing directly to modern tv tropes. It has pushed boundaries, sometimes a little too far, in a way no sitcom had done previously.
And all it has to show for breaking new ground on television is an empty trophy case and a worldwide legion of fans.
Why don't yous pull up a seat and listen?

The Vault: The Thing

Our first episode of The Vault finds us taking a deep dive into the once-reviled, now-lauded sci-horror classic The Thing.
John Carpenter's nihilist masterpiece weaves together some of the grossest, most spectacular SFX of all time, with a tense story, top-notch cast, claustrophobic atmosphere, and growing paranoia while still leaving room for the audience to explore their interpretations and theories on the film.
Without a doubt, this is a solid first entry for The Vault.

The Vault

Greetings Occasionalheads! We are back, kicking off February with the first of our imitation series. This month, we are jocking the style of a classic movie podcast, Filmspotting, and putting our twist on what we think of as being the best of the best.
We're unlocking...drum roll please...The Vault!
All month long we are picking some pieces of pop culture that we want to lock away in a massive, disaster-proof vault to protect from the inevitable crash and burn of civilization and preserve for the aliens that will arrive on our ashen husk of a planet future generations of humanity to enjoy.
Start thinking about what you want to put into The Vault!
 

Loose Ends: Sports Logos

Our last (more than likely) Loose End is being tied up as we discuss Sports Logos!
We've gotten into plenty of uniform talk when it comes to our sports-centric episodes, but we've never gotten directly into the team logos. What makes a good logo? How have design conventions changed over the years? Why do some logos become iconic and others never catch on?
I'm so glad you asked, let's answer all of those questions and more!

Loose Ends: Video Game Music

We hit our next Loose End and take on something that has been on the proverbial docket for....ever. At least it seems that way. We are talking about some video game music!
Soundtrack vs scores, ambient/background music and sounds, early video game music. We cover it all! Plus, we get a little video game music trivia that involves some big-time musicians and award winners.
Pick up those sticks and press play!

Loose Ends: Pop Culture Favorites & Annoyances

Welcome back Occasionalists fans! The first brand-new episode of the year has arrived!
In a vain attempt at a minisode, I spend a solid 45 minutes discussing some of the best things in pop culture I've come across recently, as well as some of the things that make my blood boil.
What made the lists?
Marvel melting brains? You bet!
Lyrical meteorologists? Absolutely!
Reality-bending movies? Of course!
And a whole lot more. Without further ado, let's jump into 2024.