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Tapes And Scowls Episode 150- “Waiting on Them Night Teeth or We Don’t Talk About Mogwai.” Our 150th episode!! How cool! Thanks for hanging out with us each week as we have reviewed over 600 movies to date. Will this be another killer lineup?
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 149- “Lost In The Desert With Richard Karn or Sadism In Our Hearts.” This episode just so happens to be going up on Easter, yet Max is still stuck in the Christmas Clutches!!! We get a jerky Jonathan Taylor Thomas, animated classic tales, spiders on pretty ladies and a gun-slapping good time! Yeeehaaaww!!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 148- “When You Go Hard You Go Wolfhard or The Cold Clutches Of Sam.” This episode has a spoiler warning as Max gets very into the emotions of his Ghostbusters: Afterlife review. We also have lost spider women, turbo men, Canadian folklore and much more. Enjoy!
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CAS Episode 126 – “Taylor” Cliff, Olivia and Tim had a general music discussion, largely focusing on drummers. Sadly, this was recorded prior to the death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. We talk about him alot in this episode and are deeply saddened by his loss. Enjoy the episode and feel free to let us know what […]
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 147- “Mendoza’s Beefcastle or After The Math Comes The Slime .” Mendoza!!! This week Dora gets her drama on, we swim the river of slime, plane crashes, dramatic beefcakes and a few more things! Have at it, movie friend.
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 146- “We The Lucky Few or The High Budget “Mac And Me”.” Let’s get scowling! Max follows Tim’s lead from last week and does a favorite movie, nurses whom are sick, witches in swanky apartments, demons and things all coming to get you this week on Tapes And Scowls! Look out!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 145- “Tapes Loose or Bingo!” Time to get loose. Tapes loose! Max watches a grainy horror anthology, Tim does a favorite of his, comedy history lessons, ratmen, Batmen and Max’s favorite underquoted quote. Enjoy!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 144- “There Is A Counter On This Ball or I Kidju Not, Marty Coleslaw.” This week we Skip-It by our bestest bud Marty Coleslaw to bring you the goods. We got weak werewolves, Kaiju for kids, wrestlers making Tazmanian Devil noises, scary streets and horror icons (that will never go away). This is the […]
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 143- “Pen Cult or Roaming The Plains With A Beautiful Drifter.” This week the guys go monster hunting, watch Bill Paxton being awesome, marvel at how long Eternals is and get freaky in a classic way. Have at it!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 142- “Orson Welles Wants you To Feel Bad or Hippopotamus Fat.” Welcome Scowlers! This week we goto trial, lose our way home, summon a demon and a fantastial captain! It is a strong mix so strap in kiddies!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 141- “Unpoop The World or Hoots For Hoots.” Let’s movie it up! Tim makes a terrible mistake, Max takes a trip to the Bronx, last dragons that are not Bruce Lee, coming out with a twist and a car movie that is …well….bad. Enjoy!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 140 – “Devo Loves You or Monkey Shines: The Comera.” We have a very dramatic episode, but are the movies any good? We learn that Benny does indeed love you, a bearded Robin Williams, race and class issues, shock jocks, tainted chicken nuggets and more! Enjoy, friends!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 139 – “The Very Good, Young Nasty Man or Casey Jones In Citizen Kane Hodder .” Got a mixed bag this week! We have difficult subject matter, drama in the octagon, life on Mars and a stuntman turned actor who we all adore. Have at it friends!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 138 – “Three The Hard Way or Foggy Windows.” Movie time! This week Max takes a strange look at old people, Tim watches something because of a wrestler in the cast, art thieves, evil children, Foghat and the public service message on time travel. Enjoy ya’ll.
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 137 – “Peanut Butter And Blood or Knife Puppy From Outta Nowhere.” This week the boys play with the Knife Puppy, take a midnight run, implore Jayrod’s help, say yes and do a little kung fu! Have at it you monsters!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 136 – “The Spice Must Flow Doctor Zaius or This Planet Is a Money Pit Jared Leto Atriedes.” The Scowls must flow! We pet some zoo animals, use our indoor Voices, talk more about Sting and watch Tom Hanks suffer for no reason? Sounds right. Enjoy!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 135 – “Gilligan’s Other Island or Two Little Zips In Mickey’s Toilet.” Time to visit the happiest place on Earth, Tapes And Scowls! The boys let the corpses do their thing, presidential mayhem, gross heart felt moments in Florida and….well….it’s Kate. Enjoy!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 134 – “Domino Rally Ding or Get Your Olaf De Fleur, Pugh!.” Knife Puppy is happy for this episode! Max returns to America, ghost hunting as a gimmick, tough space decisions and falling dominos. Enjoy the last TAS episode of 2021!
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Tapes And Scowls Christmas Special 2021 It is that wonderful time of year once again! Help us celebrate the Christmas miracle that is Tapes And Scowls! With Sam’s help, the guys tackle some musical movies, horrific movies, true stories and 8-bit reminiscing. Enjoy and drink some egg nog for me!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 133 – “Black Boxes Aren’t Just For Planes Anymore or Madea Goes To Zumunda.” Movie time again! Max deep dives into the human mind, Tim recalls sixtys Marvel, fictional countries, crazy good practical effects and a task in murder that shall never be mastered. Enjoy!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 132 – “It’s Easy To Make A Payment With A Knife Pointed At You or Demon Truck Stop.” Let the new movie reviews rain down upon thee! Max hits the road heading south, the other end to a franchise, drainage systems, film noir and an unexpected hero! Have at it.
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 131 – “Two Thirds of a Nipple or Speed Bag Erection.” Movies are on deck! This week Tim gets in touch with hiis imaginary friends, Max tests his friendship with Tim, Drago, Tommy Gunn, Norse Mythology and a silly robot. Enjoy!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 130 – “Clubber Lang At The Apollo or I Really Like The Vest.” Movie Night is here! Max continues down a Rocky road, Tim jolts into the holiday season, less famous sharks and there be thunder on dem lips. Tapes And Scowls starts now!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 129 – “Being Max’s Huckleberry or Frosted Tips: The Snyder Cut.” This week we review Tim’s favorite western, Max watches a long, long, long cut, dive bars, Baldwins and boy banders. Get this movie goodness!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 128 – “Scar Armor or Corn For a King.” Ready for some reviews of the movies? Tim takes a drink for the podcast, Max does a sad but strong movie, metal drumming, noise issues and of course there can only be one. Tapes and Scowls is now! #DoubleMaxMonday
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 127 – “Sweet Moms of Migrating Bigfoots or The Scrutinizer .” Time to tape those scowls into position again. Tim deals in human capital, Max gets animated over Bigfoot, kids go on an adventure AND fight aliens, llamas with laser eyes and more! Buckle up, we are doing this! TAS is go!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 126 – “The Last Cherry or Charlie Daniels Will Come For Me.” Brooklyn, Brooklyn! It’s movie time once again. #DoubleMaxMonday kicks off with a DC film that is sub par, a fictional character that famously has his own statue, capture and release as we scour the islands! Have fun kiddos.
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 124 – “Connie or Alien Warlords Make The News.” Dearest Connie. I hope this podcast finds you well. Many a night we have stared at our ceilings wondering how your evenings are spent. Are you happy? Do you miss our smile? Can we watch a movie with you again? We miss you Connie. Badly […]
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 123 – “Shredder Drill Car or Beware Reo’s Speedwagon.” Monday is prime time for movies! We rank a remake of a film Max enjoyed, consider poking our eyes out, blue hedgehogs and follow the trail to Dracula. Enjoy!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 122 – “These Boobies Make Sense or Girl On Girl Yo-Yo Fight.” Time to get those Monday movie reviews. #DoubleMaxMonday starts with the ultimate in horror anthology technologies, a yo-yo fight, Burning Man, Satanic cults and filmakers working together through the pandemic to make something neato. Enjoy!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 121 – “Double Time Loop or One Swollen Thumbs Up.” Time for a top secret movie podcast experience! Max moves in for a kiss, cows in boots, love in the age of monsters and we all get a little spooky. Enjoy!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 120 – “Please Welcome Maurice or Short Changed Chancellor Guy Man.” Did you know that there is some producer guy hiding in the corner? Me either! His name is Maurice and he loves you a bunch. Max is brutalized by Christmas, Tim stays up all night, Short songs and we hunt for treasure and […]
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 119 – “Kids Huffing Other Kids or End This Movie With A Podcast .” Time for both Max and Tim to win! We gas up our outdated slow mechs, find a clause in the contracts, go for a bloody spin and join that sweet indie scene. Enjoy!!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 118 – “Kids Don’t Huff or Cumberbitches.” Tim and Max are once again ready to movie! The guys tackle a romantic comedy, a remake of a remake (kinda), hunting humans, showmanship and taking that rocket to the moon! Enjoy friends.
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 117 – “Dog, Pig, Bread or Nipped Out And Car Gone.” Tis the season to movie! Max deals with a Christmas movie that has sequel issues, a followup from the Spider-Verse people, Joe Manganiello, fractured arms and loaves of bread…maybe? Enjoy!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 116 – “Greaseball With Sauce or Glass Knuckles.” #DoubleMaxMonday has arrived once again! You feel ready to hear the best movie reviews put to audio? Me either. Max starts a trend he is not too fond of, Tim watches a callback movie, drugs, head games, schrubbery and little kids being oh so good at […]
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 115 – “Actual Factual Mail or A Dog’s Breakfast.” This week Max brings some heat! Big movies! We have a horror movie about mental health, bad times to idolize your brother, Joel McHale being amazing and listen carefully to what we say. It’s #DoubleMaxMonday people!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 114 – “Sometimes I’m Not Into Aragorn’s Dong or Which Way To The Tournament?” Tapes And Scowls time once again! Max dusts off his soapbox, a trailer is sleightly off point, Durant is somehow back, Denzel and more. Have at it!
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DPGI? Episode 29 – American Century 17 Pat is back with a noir style title he doesn’t know, but a writer he loves. Does this mean a perfect fit for Patrick or is he in for a surprise? Find out in the best 2 minutes on the internet!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 113 – “Next Time Is Two Fingers or The Master Of Scumbaggery.” Time for new movie reviews! Are you pumped? Best be! Max has a podcast first dilemma, Tim also has a hard movie to evaluate, sad children’s fare, drug lords, mastering everything, barking up the wrong tree and moon goddesses! Enjoy please.
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 112 – “It Means Make A Tim Allen Noise or AOL Disks Fashioned Into Weapons.” Time to Max that Monday twice! The final remote episode for sometime, we tackle home invasion, creepy old people, boat sword fight scenes, the art of telling a story and weird happenings in The Catskills! Enjoy folks!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 111 – “Say Bitch Six Times or The Perfect Movie Has So Much Violins.” Movie Monday! Max crosses a favorite off his list, what we want for Aaron Paul, blockbusters and some soothing music round out the week. Have at it! #DoubleMaxMonday starts now!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 110 – “Straight Up Ungood or Just Visiting.” This week we not only double down on Max, we also double down on Christopher Walken! We have evil killer movies, a buncha psychopaths, Tom Waits, angry Russell Crowe and a wild Sam Rockwell. Toss on your “Just Visiting” sash and let’s listen to some reviews! […]
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 109 – “The Witch Blasting Her Music or Dem Monkey Punches.” Max and Tim both unknowingly chose documentaries for this episode, loud witches, serial killers, scaring children the old fashioned way with books and a monkey punches a lizard.
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 108 – “Two Thumbs Up From Max or Uncut Steak Shrimp.” Time to movie once again! Max keeps his gems whole, Tim stares out the window, weird mustaches, Who is on first and silly dudes from New Jersey. Part one of #DoubleMaxMonday now with Part two later over at Supraliminal Films!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 107 – “That Bearded Kid Is Dumb or Alan Moore’s Cranky Cave.” Time to eskew your view! Max continues chasing Kevin Smith movies, religious overtones, robots fighting mummies and an animated milestone for better or worse. Have at it!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 106 – “Peas Are Limiting or 1993 Ultimate Warrior.” Time to double that Max! We kick off #DoubleMaxMonday with Tim’s favorite Tarantino flick, a hidden schooner, Mooby’s mayhem and some talented local filmmakers. Get at it.
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Trade Review – Loud! Tim brings you a more adult themed graphic novel this week! Loud! is a story about a nightclub with interesting patrons and how they overlap with each other throughout the night. Sometimes sexy, sometimes scary, this story delivers a strong message without many words at all. Let Maria Llovet’s art take you on a […]
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 105 – “Cardboard Box Of The Dead or Bunch of Savages Making Lock Noises.” #DoubleMaxMonday kicks off with an inferno of movie. We question the afterlife in the Pixar universe, drink all of the Gatorade, start a feudal disco movement and moto-joust into your hearts. It’s……Tapes And Scowls!
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Scowls Top Four Episode 10 – Top Four Animated Cats Olivia and Tim tackle an odd audience suggestion today on Top Four…Animated Cats? Yep. We aim to please. Will the kitties scratch those claws into our hearts or just leave us hating Mondays? Check it out!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 104 – “Adrian’s Revenge or Too Sweet To Be Dower.” Time to jump into adventure! We hit up the future, past, Beverly Hills and the friendly skies on this weeks amazing new episode! Listening is found to cause at least two smiles and a half-ass chuckle!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 103 – “Human Pumice or A Nexus of Terrifying Evil.” Even though Max and Tim both sing, this one gets dark and broody. We look at a new spin on a classic fairy tale, memory issues, the practical application of 88 miles per hour and make a bit of a disaster of ourselves. Also […]
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Does Pat Get It? Episode 28 – Doom Patrol #75 Pat doesn’t quite know what a Doom Patrol is. Will he fault the issue? Maybe the concept? Or is he just cool with not getting it this time? Find out now DPGI? faithful!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 102 – “Belly Button Love or Slow Burning Laser Eyes.” Time to Rock! We start your #DoubleMaxMonday right with a micro-budget monster flick, reflect on Communism, appreciate the little things, and leave room for improvement. Enjoy friends!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 101 – “A Weird Lasagna or Little Booger Kids.” We have returned with movie goodness. Also some bad! Max ties in a TV Series, kitties, codes of honor and our summer reading list! Enjoy #DoubleMaxMonday with a friend!
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Scowls Top Four Episode 9 – Top Four Dining Experiences Olivia and Cliff are here to talk about the best dining experiences they have ever had! Many were together, as the couple share insights on everything from shrimp pizza to banana pudding. Enjoy and try not to salivate, Pavlov!
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Opinion: Snarky Final Jeopardy! Responses Toward Guest Hosts is Just Plain Rude By Olivia Clark Jeopardy! is one of the most beloved and longest running prime time TV game shows currently airing. After Alex Trebek’s death, Jeopardy! has had a string of biweekly guest hosts to fill the spot that Trebek so thoroughly owned and cultivated for years. He’s made […]
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 100 – “Hey Look, a Boob or Law & Order: Rape Unit.” We kick off #DoubleMaxMonday with some horrific movies. We got golden vampires, tomatoes, disturbed Gein-types and deja vu? Maybe this has all already happened? Enjoy (again?)
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Does Pat Get It? Episode 27 – Red Prophet #6 Pat is ready to talk about a comic by a guy who does novels. Is this a credit to it’s source material or is Patrick a sad, sad boy? Find out now friends!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 99 – “Teeth Crawl Part Two: The Crawlening or Everybody’s Goya Beans.” Movie time with our friends (that’s you)! This week Tim get’s very disappointed by a film, Heaven and Hell, change, and arriving at a snowy choo-choo. Weird. Enjoy!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 98 – “These Seven Assholes or Richard Benjamin Runs Like a Girl.” Movie time, friends! We head west, pack on the pounds, shoot them bullets, and battle ancient evils all while being way out of our league. Enjoy the reviews!
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WrestleMania 37 Night 2 Match Pick Interview with Cliff : Part 2 By Olivia Clark As promised, I’m back again interviewing Cliff and we discuss our picks for the announced matches on night 2 of WrestleMania 37. Will we think the weekend will end in a stunning conclusion? Find out and enjoy! Olivia : This is the WrestleMania night 2 […]
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WrestleMania 37 Night 1 Match Pick Interview with Cliff : Part 1 In continuation of wrestleweek, I talk with Cliff again and we talk about our picks for who will win each match at WrestleMania this year. WrestleMania will be a two night event and this interview will be a two-parter as well! Enjoy! Olivia : So, this is WWE […]
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NXT Takeover: Stand & Deliver 2021 Match Picks Interview with Cliff : Part 2 By Olivia Clark This is a continuation from part one of this series. I interview Cliff and we talk about the announced matches for night two of NXT Takeover: Stand & Deliver. Enjoy! Olivia : Alright. So, we’re on to night two. For night […]
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 97 – “How Many Can You Fit In a Sack? or a Weird Bloated Puppet Mutant.” Movie Monday is better when it’s #DoubleMaxMonday! Part one kicks off with some horror, a curse or two, science time and kitties! Fun times. Catch Part Two later over at Supraliminal Films!
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Did Godzilla Vs Kong Leave You Wanting More? By Olivia Clark If Godzilla vs Kong left you wanting more, I have some comic book reading recommendations for you! The highly anticipated Godzilla vs. Kong movie has hit theaters and streaming on March 31, 2021. If you are among the many that have already seen it and are further intrigued by […]
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WWE Network moves to Peacock – here is everything you need to know By Olivia Clark With Wrestlemania 37 upon us in less than two weeks, an important change has happened that will affect your typical WWE PPV viewing routine. The WWE Network will be going by the wayside and will transition over to NBCUniversal’s streaming platform Peacock exclusively. But […]
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Scowl’s Top Four – Worst Movies Watched During Quarantine Rich and Cliff return to talk about what is, in their opinions, dogshit movies watched during the pandemic. Let them know how right or wrong they are!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 96 – “Reviews For Jesus or Pardue My French.” Movie time once again! We take a look at bad plot devices, compare sequels, Scorsese for a bit and give Knife Puppy a bone. Enjoy!
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Invincible premieres on Amazon Prime Video March 26, 2021 By Olivia Clark The latest superhero comic TV adaptation is finally here in the form of Robert Kirkman’s “Invincible”. Robert Kirkman, best known for the wildly popular comic series and AMC TV drama “The Walking Dead” is back at the executive producer helm for this animation. But don’t let this animated […]
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Trade Review Vault – Invincible Tp 1 Tim is back to let you know what he thinks of Invincible leading up to the release of the soon to be hit cartoon on Amazon! Will this title be a favorite or a flop? How invincible is it really? Find out now!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 95 – “That Stuff Michael Buffer Is On or Sam Loves a Fat Suit.” This episode has it all! We listen to some music nobody has ever heard before, a blind man does the karates, we weigh in on romantic comedies again and show you that we got da stuff!
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Does Pat Get It? Episode 26 – Ghost Rider 2099 #16 Pat is here to attempt once again to make sense of the nonsense that is Marvel’s 2099 universe. This time it is Ghost Rider 2099! Will Pat tell tale of a love for futuristic drivel or shall he become a spirit of vengeance on us all? Fingers […]
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 94 – “Cease Your Piss or The Nasty Smelling Movie.” This one has got some action, horror and robotic dogs! Welcome to this week’s Tapes And Scowls! Max gets gross, Tim warns of the horrors of an errant booger, Burt Reynolds shooting everything, Community alumni and much more!
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Trade Review – Taarna (2019) Tim takes us to a war-torn land that only a beautiful woman on a pterodactyl can bring peace to. It’s Heavy Metal’s Taarna! This miniseries is from 2019 and is different from the newer one of 2020-2021. Can Alex DeCampi and crew expand on the mythology of a classic character? Find out now! […]
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 93- “Brave Matthews’ Harmonica or The Hand Gesture For Marlon Brando.” Time to movie it up! This week we kick off #DoubleMaxMonday with another crappy bed movie, space colours, and we get the knives out as we get hardcore. Music by Brave Matthews!
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Episode 124 – Wanda Vision Series Review with Spoilers It is a full cast as we look over Marvel’s newest television in Disney Plus’ WandaVision! Join Cliff, Olivia, Rich, Tom and Tim as we praise the series and go over some comparisons to it’s comic counterparts. Feel free to change your density and strap in once you’ve finished […]
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Scowl’s Top Four – Favorite Comic Book Runs Rich and Cliff take a hard look at some favorite comic runs. Which ones are the gold standard or meant the most to them? Find out now and let them know how right or wrong they are on social media!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 92 – “The Manager’s Futon or Bingo Bango Bakula.” When it gets hard to see, we will be there for you to hear. We are Tapes and Scowls! This week Max prepared a defense, Tim hits the gridiron, a short story turned into a movie and a huge red-headed jerk. Enjoy!
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Does Pat Get It? Episode 25 – Deathlok #7 Pat is back and he is diving into cyborg on cyborg violence. What will Pat think of this 90’s shootout? Will he have enough info to get it? Find out now!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 91 – “Ninjas, No Problem or Please Honey Baby Boo.” Greetings scowling faithful! Today Max gets creepy, we visit Earth, run from our fears and punish everyone we encounter! What fun!
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Scowl’s Top Four – Favorite Live Action Fight Scenes Cliff and Rich return to pick their favorite live action fight scenes! For this one we limit weapon fights and try to stick with bare knuckle brawls. Do you know what your favorites are? Compare and enjoy!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 90 – “Cluster Max or The Bed Creates The Foam.” Wake up sleepyheads….it’s time for Tapes And Scowls with Max and Tim! Hooray!! We proclaim the end times, put our hands in acid, get some sweet babysitting money and destroy whatever is left.
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Interview – Beneath The Deep Miniatures Eric Majusiak swings by to talk about his new dice he has created for his D&D campaign. These dice are gnarly in the best of ways. Take a listen, and if you want to support Beneath The Deep Miniatures and Eric there will be information on how to get this dice set! […]
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Floppeez & Thickemz – Casual Fling Tim has read a review copy of the new AWA 5-part series “Casual Fling” due out February 10th, 2021. Is this mature themed title the second coming of “Fatal Attraction”? Definitely! Does that make this title a buy it now, must-have comic, or is it a wait and see affair? Find out […]
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 89 – “Plate Breaking Weasels or I Hope Blue Means Good.” Time to jack in! Max hits an 80’s staple, patient men scare us, The Keanu, odds of a merman and more! Come movie with us!
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Scowl’s Top Four – Favorite Animated Series Cliff and Rich pick their favorite animated series! Do they choose the expected top picks on everyone’s lists or go their own way? There is no wrong answer here so buckle up and get ready to get animated.
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 88 – “Love Evades Me or Bail Money For South American Cockroaches.” Max and Tim are ready to movie your earholes. We hunker down at the ‘ol VFW, Frankenstein a monster, get creepy and then Frankenstein another monster! Whoa.
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CAS Episode 123 – Bad Movie Tropes This episode features a discussion on bad movie tropes! Tim and Max are joined by Cliff and Olivia to go over the best of the worst tropes and how they destroy plotline after plotline. Got an opinion and want to weigh in? Feel free to keep the discussion going on our […]
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Trade Review – Fuku Fuku Kitten Tales Vol. 1 Tim takes a look at a cute Manga about a young kitten and his new owner. Discovered through this year’s FCBD issues, will Fuku Fuku Kitten Tales be as adorable as its similar FCBD issue? Find out now!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 87 – “Setting The Chairs On Fire or The Nose Pro.” It’s an animation heavy episode! Max tackles a Disney classic and a Disney…well…straight to video classic. Tim tackles a CGI version of an animated short based on a book. And some Kevin Bacon for good measure. #DoubleMaxMonday starts now!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 86 – “Dedication To Dan or A Scheduled Toe.” Movies and Mondays. They go together like a toe and polish. We talk genies, lions, trains, vaccines, throwing people from said train and Dan. Who doesn’t love Dan? Kisses Dan! #DoubleMaxMonday
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 85 – “¡Hola Mi Amigo! or That Guy Who Thinks He Is Jason Mewes.” It is part one of #DoubleMaxMonday friends! Max finishes up his streak of horror movies, Tim watches two weird ones in very different ways, horrific science fiction and so much more! Hola Mi Amigo!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 84 – “My Peer Doctor Zaius or One Jacked Arm.” Time to movie it up, folks! Max continues reviewing a horror staple series, Tim swallows his pride, politics, flesh-eating ghouls and even more than that! Wowie!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 83 – “Chill Boysenberry Corpses or The Big Oblowsky.” This episode is a horrific monster mash! Oh, and also Pee Wee. We talk vampires doing the mundane, doors you best not open, Hell, killer nuns, and that Tim Burton movie Phil Hartman helped write! Enjoy! Japanese businessmen are extra welcome this week!
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Cliffsmas 2020 Its a special longer edition of TAS full of holiday cheer! Todays episode not only features two bonus reviews from Cliff, but he also chose the movies for both Max and Tim. Was it good or bad? Is anyone still talking to Cliff? Find out now!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 82 – “That Jarrod Shit or Yan Han In The Clean Room.” Movie time! Max hits us with a double header of Freddy, turtles of the ninja variety, gambling, and a live action Chinese adaptation of a Japanese Anime? Get it folks! It’s good. Yes Jarrod, this means you.
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 81 – “It’s a Week or a Stunning Amount of Pudding.” We return with movie fun! We got Italian horror, sleep recommendations, crooked mattress salesmen, and a mysterious pommel horse! Enjoy!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 80 – “One-Legged Hate or Citrus Memories.” Max and Tim are ready to face the music! We time travel, battle spirits and haunt your dreams all while maintaining our secret identities! Whoa.
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 79 – “Compound Lies or Boob Plans.” Time for some movie reviews! Max starts a rewatch of a series of movies, Tim talks the squared circle, stomping around the pool and early Dave Chapelle. Enjoy! If you haven’t please give us a rate and review. It helps us tremendously!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 78 – “Tim’s Faking It Face or Flavoring The Well Water.” The boys are back with movie madness! Hooray! Tim preps for the holidays with a Thanksgiving themed horror movie, divorce in the 20’s, rebelling by cutting up clothes, and avenging our fathers. Enjoy!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 77 – “The Spruce Moose Flies In Reverse Dog Years or Penis Paradox.” Time to kick off #DoubleMaxMonday! This week Tim and Max look at questionable realities, a strange immortality, real monsters, buff nurses, and of course spaghetti. Enjoy!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 76 – “It’s Like That One Uncle or A Healthy Dart.” Feeling lonely? Don’t be! Max and Tim to the rescue with fun times! We got mysterious strangers, lonely islands, dead bodies, alien entrepreneurs and video game addicts. Enjoy! Please rate and review Capes And Scowls on Apple Podcasts to keep this show going! […]
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 75 – “For The Glory of Love or Boobies and Bullshit.” Get ready for an interesting combination of movies! Max hits a fun action movie while Tim tries to do the same and fails. Samurai, Gameshows, Cops, Kids, Love, and much much more. Get at it! Thanks in advance for the rate and review […]
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 74 – “The Best Around or The Return of Man-Man” The boys are back! Tim finds a movie that feels like today’s “Running Man”, gross food, sumo wrestling, and waxing on and off again! Enjoy! Part ONE of #DoubleMaxMonday starts now!
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Pat is here again to take a quick look at a book he knows nothing about. Will he be let down (like Tim was) by this Sgt. Rock reboot or will he get his western wish? Find out now!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 73 – “Riding a Horse Through a Thunderstorm or Scruffy Pals in Houlty Crap.” This episode features some high scores, hillbillies, Blondie, catchy songs and podcast favorite Nicholas Hoult!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 72 – “Cup of Tears or Reprising Their Shafts.” It’s movie time! Max visits a big horror staple. Bigger than normal. Tim talks weird Sci-fi Werewolves, a return to Blaxplotation, trash and more! An episode that can only be described as “bigger than normal”.
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 71 – “Bait For Dickwads or Disgusting and Muted” Are you ready for two minutes of abdomen? I sure hope so! Tim watches a monster movie that may or may not feature Marisa Tomei, floating heads, remakes, and the most lovely movie in the world. Hi Cliff!
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This week Tim has a double theme in blaxploitation and horror, Max watches a sweet 80’s sequel, and the best comic book adaption to film ever. Check it out!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 69 – “Teased Up Feathered Hair or That Little Girl Really Was a Bitch.” We got a variety this week! Superheroics, kids go on an adventure, horror, comedy, 80’s and the year 2,000! What a time to be alive.
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 68 – “The Ride of Your Life or Flexing with Max.” Max reviews a remake of a classic, Tim finds his new favorite B Movie, Fun, Games and depressing unicorns. Jump on it!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 67 – “That Damn Vinyl or Time To Make The Wishes.” Your wish for a fun podcast has been granted! Max watches an anticipated sequel, wrestlers, zombies, action out the wazoo and Tim’s favorite movie! Enjoy!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 66 – “Squeeze The Nipple With Your Teeth or Hanging With Bobby Budnick” Movie time! Tim teaches Max about a new type of witch, Max finds a beautiful war, robots, lobsters, and maybe even a nipple or two. Enjoy!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 65 – “Flippy-Doo On The Car or George Miller Needs No Extra Time To Rebelle!” Tim reviews a type of movie he dislikes that happens about every four years, Max gushes, Matrimony, and Reboots. No extra time needed!
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Trade Review – No One Left To Fight Tim is back with a new Trade Review! This episode was originally scheduled to go up in March when Covid-19 hit the States and shook up our podcasting schedule. Hopefully the pandemic hasn’t stopped you from checking out neat books like this one! Find out more now!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 64 – “Bondage Suit or Did My Top Fall Down?” Tim reviews his favorite animated Disney movie, Max gets bummed out by Demons and picked up by a parasite and then….comedy gold. Enjoy folks!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 63 – “It’s Not Uncommon to Love Common or How About You Die With a Friend.” The boys are back, still in that sharp room, to talk about the greatest fantasy trilogy ever, a talking placenta, and ask why won’t this kitchen close?
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 62 – “Knife Puppy or Henry: Portrait of a Troll .” Things get weird in our special new room! Tim gets rather animated while Max prepares for a long journey. Also knife puppies, close range shotgun blasts, and gelatinous cubes!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 61 – “A Treat Named Alan Alda or Lionel Hutz Did It For The Nookie.” Canada get ready! This week we create a cold war, discuss mental health and how it is perceived in cinema and remember some funny men no longer with us. Enjoy!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 60 – “TBC Minutes: Padre’s Tight Five or Ladder Boners For Johnny Rico.” This week we discuss the Irish Mob, fraternity life, service in the name of Denise Richards, and sing our literal hearts out. Sponsored by Trinity Bible Church in Glassboro NJ. Hi Padre! Sponsored by Trinity Bible Church. Check Padre out here: https://www.trinitybiblechurchglassboro.com/ […]
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 59 – “That Clown From Slipknot Isn’t Very Funny or Creating New Ways To Skin a Cat.” Today we talk sequels and whether or not we need them, seeing into the future and punishing the lawless! Kinda intense, huh?
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 58 – “With Eyes That Weird You Would Think You Could See How Weird They Are or Patrick Wilson Looks Good In Tap Shoes.” Hey! Lizard people unite! Weird eyes face frontish! We got creepy clowns, deadly naptime, grass that needs mowing and so many bullets.
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 57 – “The Devil Is Busy or The Lovelorn Sorcerer Is In Some Real Crud” We are back with the usual movie madness! Max gets extra spooky this episode as Tim watches a wonderful biography and another film in which, for some, will be an 80’s hidden gem.
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 56 – “Nonsense: A Schlub’s Journey or Out To War” Time to get into Dog Shape! Tim travels the Yukon, Max praises nonsense, and shocker…we hack your hearts. Tough if you don’t like it!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 55 – “Musical Episode or The Winey Cheesy” This Episode is GRUESOME! Also awesome. We get gritty hitting with hammers, masks on, drag it out and shoot that scattergun! Get in there.
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 54 – “Slip And Slide” Ready to be stuck between Tim and Max? Good! We talk street rats, raptors of the cloth, an older hitman and follow the bouncing ball! Enjoy gang!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 53 – “Moisture” Tapes is here once again as Max doubles down on a theme, Tim enters that galaxy far far away, Wesley Snipes, Neo Noir and much more. Enter the chamber! #DoubleMaxMonday
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 52 – “New Coke” Ready to kick off #DoubleMaxMonday? Good! Things get scary this week as Max and Tim talk Japanese Westerns, Sports Biographies, Controversial Movies and more!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 51 – “It’s less “Can we talk about Kevin Spacey” and more “Do we wanna?”.” TAS is back which must mean it is #DoubleMaxMonday once again! We talk aspect ratios, what makes a good chase film, cults, Bio Cop again and more. Enjoy!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 50 – “It’s Like A Club or The Coors Light Version Of Commando.” The boys are back in our first fully quarantined episode. Tim watches trained killers and then man’s up as Max practices his ninjitsu before going straight to hell! Phew! Fits like a club! Enjoy!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 49 – “The Men Behind The Spider or Three Penis Nonsense” Max and Tim explore house plants, find out where hell went, and who is truly king! Sorry Sam!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 48 – “The End Cycle” Max and Tim both watch some odd movies and you can too! There are secret government plots, life celebrations, cute cuddly critters and of course a luchador! Enjoy friends!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 47 – “People Of The Future…Nothing Makes You Harder Than Billy Zane.” Tim and Max gush over Billy Zane, horror anthology returns, bad chicks in the desert and French mobsters! Enjoy friends!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 46, “Foreign Men With Washboard Abs” Max goes over a 90’s horror classic, Tim washes ashore, Sir Ben, Kung Fu on the beach and, wouldja believe, more.
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 45 – “Competitive Cribbage” This episode questions morality and what it means to be alive. That wasn’t planned! Robots, cyborgs, ghosts, assassins, serial killers and much more. Plus that Max fix you needed! Enjoy.
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 44, “The Seventy-Eight Percent Farts Man” What are you afraid of, loyal viewer? Odds are we talk about it on today’s episode! We dabble in post apocalyptic worlds, bees, torture chambers, serial killers, witches and Donnie Wahlberg! Enjoy!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 43, “Cliff’s Erection” It is time to escape with Tapes And Scowls as we talk Saw ripoffs, Horror tropes, lipstick on nipples, memories and blood! Oh what fun! Get it!
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Hey Gang, Tim here! I thought I would take the time to say thank you for listening to the podcast! In wake of recent events our full schedule might get a little wonky. Is it because of Corona virus? Kinda. Schools are going to be out making the usual times for content creation different. Rather than fall behind and […]
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Trade Review – 30 Days Of Night Tim covers the original 30 Days Of Night miniseries! Is this the call to form that vampire fans have been clamoring for, or is it an ugly, drab waste of time? Find out now!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 42, “Thumb Meat: The Bed of Lies or Max’s Curtain: Pee Pee & Wee Wee” Tim talks puppets, explosions, and Nascar while Max talks evil heroes, searching for truth and curtain calls. Enjoy the madness that is Tapes And Scowls! Hi Rich!
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Learning ABC’s (All ‘Bout Cryptids) Episode 9- The Mothman Ryan and Dawn learn about The Mothman legends old and new. Is this a creature that goes where it wants when it wants? Perhaps an owl or crane? Does it love Ariana Grande? Find out now!
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Trade Review – Forager Tim takes a look at a Jet City Comics trade called Forager. This graphic novel features a cool combination of talent that Tim likes from other projects. Will that love translate to Forager? Let’s find out!
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Comic Review: Join The Future #1 (Aftershock Comics) Writer: Zack Kaplan Artist: Piotr Kowalski, Brad Simpson Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou Fans of Capes And Scowls should know all about writer Zack Kaplan. We interviewed him a few years back when his first comic book Eclipse was coming out and again last year at New York Comic Con. Zack is a sweet […]
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 41, “Suck it, Fruit Cart” Na na na na na na na Tapes And Scowls! Max gets batty, Tim watches some Korean action, glass shattering, fruit carts, comics! Have fun!
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Trade Review – Howard The Duck Vol.2 (MAX) Tim reviews a favorite character of his in Howard The Duck! There is just one problem….this one isn’t very good? How can that be? Find out now!
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Interview – Eric’s Journey Tim sat down with Eric and Amanda Majusiak to talk about Eric’s diagnosis with HLH, the start of Ericsjourney.org , and comfort through miniature painting. If you know anyone going through HLH treatment this is a must listen podcast! If you would like more information on Eric’s Journey please head to http://www.ericsjourney.org/ Thank you […]
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Oddball Issue Episode 4 – Lobocop Tim is pumped! The insanity of 90’s Lobo merging with the plot of Robocop! You need to see this oddball issue to believe it!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 40, “Hey! We Is Gonna Find Out Who I Is.” TAS returns as Tim admits love for a bad movie, Max talks anime movies again, gangsters both in America and other parts of the world, 90’s cartoons and much more. Buckle up!
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Does Pat Get It? Episode 21 – Mister Miracle #12 Pat is back with a new DPGI, this time looking at a new classic in Tom King and Mitch Gerads Mister Miracle. The book may be beloved, but that doesn’t mean Pat gets it….or does he?
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Trade Review – Snow Tim returns to review another slice of life story, this time focused on a young woman names Dana and her small northern town. Is this the kind of indie book we need more of? Maybe! Tim will let you know right now!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 39, “Adventures In The Shower” Max and Tim rewatch classic 80’s and 90’s fare, including Lou’s favorite movie of all time! We also talk vampires, baseball, and how badass Vincent D’Onofrio is at all times.
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Episode 3 – “If Socialism Is So Great Why Is My Dick So Small?” Guest Host returns, this time Pat Brings in Eric and Mike to talk Boomer humor, Warhammer 40K, Star Trek, King Kong and much more!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 38, “Just Shove A VCR Up My Ass” Max and Tim watch some good movies for once! We talk cyborg parts, Vietnam, cancer, jewel thieves and super heroic magic! Check ’em out!
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Learning ABC’s (All ‘Bout Cryptids) Episode 8- The Bunyip Dawn takes the lead on this episode as she and Ryan investigate The Bunyip! Is this creature some sort of extinct animal, folklore, or fun way to scare foreigners? You decide!
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Trade Review – Green Lantern: Emerald Twilight Tim tackles an important 90’s storyline for Green Lantern in “Emerald Twilight”. The story arc got new eyes on the title that it desperately needed and introduced a fan favorite character by it’s end!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 37, “Dated, Timeless and 80’s As Fuck” Max hit the 80’s hard with a staple of the era and a crime mystery you won’t see coming. Meanwhile, Tim views a newer film about an 80’s action star and a documentary that will make you think about Bipolar Disorder. Get in here!
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Trade Review – The Immortal Hulk Vol. 1 Tim talks about the new spin on The Hulk. The Immortal Hulk is more horror than heroics. Is it an actual abomination or a masterpiece? Find out now!
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Tapes And Scowls Episode 36, “Chain Rash” Max and Tim spread a rash, Max breaks the system on a non horror film, LA cyborg cops, demons, and man-eating plants! Enjoy the rash!
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Oddball Issue Episode 3 – Lance Barnes: Post Nuke Dick #4 Tim is gonna spin you a neo noir yarn about a detective who is trying to survive in a crummy post apocalyptic world. Yep. This one is odd….but is it actually any good? Find out now!
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Trade Review Vault – Local Tim returns to tell you about a slice of life tale from Brian Wood and Ryan Kelly! Is this book the one to recommend to your friends who don’t want to read superhero comics? Tim will let you know!
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