S.P.C.A.C. (Seriously Pointless Conversations About Culture)

David Weidenbenner

Coming to you from the Midwest USA, we sit around and shoot the bull on whatever nerdy topic we're into this month. We'll cover everything from video games, anime, films, and comic books. We hope to bring a little fun into your life, with our antics. Please enjoy. read less
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I will give you Worms! We talk Earwig and the Witch.
31-05-2021
I will give you Worms! We talk Earwig and the Witch.
What makes a good Studio Ghibli film? Is it art direction, or maybe a heartfelt story?  Well if that's what makes a good film, Jackie and I agree that this film doesn't have it. Earwig and the Witch is a mess of half hearted movements and small tentative steps from a director trying to exit his father's shadow. Although the movie isn't a complete waste of time to watch, I can say we will not be making this a regular family watch. Now come and listen as Jackie and I talk about Earwig and the Witch from Studio Ghibli and Gorō Miyazaki. #StudioGhibli #EarwigandTheWitch #anime #film If you're wanting to follow us here is our Link Tree with all the social medias and podcast locations. https://linktr.ee/seriouslypointlessconvo
I will give you Worms! We talk Earwig and the Witch.
31-05-2021
I will give you Worms! We talk Earwig and the Witch.
What makes a good Studio Ghibli film? Is it art direction, or maybe a heartfelt story?  Well if that's what makes a good film, Jackie and I agree that this film doesn't have it. Earwig and the Witch is a mess of half hearted movements and small tentative steps from a director trying to exit his father's shadow. Although the movie isn't a complete waste of time to watch, I can say we will not be making this a regular family watch. Now come and listen as Jackie and I talk about Earwig and the Witch from Studio Ghibli and Gorō Miyazaki. #StudioGhibli #EarwigandTheWitch #anime #film If you're wanting to follow us here is our Link Tree with all the social medias and podcast locations. https://linktr.ee/seriouslypointlessconvo
We sail into Super Mario Odyssey
24-05-2021
We sail into Super Mario Odyssey
James and I discuss the Nintendo Switch's Super Mario Launch title, Super Mario Odyssey. We talk about the groundbreaking style and gameplay that this Super Mario game brings to the franchise and how it incorporates several of the previous gameplay styles, but makes itself unique enough to stand out. Join us as we talk about this amazing Super Mario game. #SuperMario #Nintendo #NintendoSwitch #Odyssey    If you're wanting to follow us here is our Link Tree with all the social medias and podcast locations. https://linktr.ee/seriouslypointlessconvo
A Conversation About South Park and the Stick of Truth
17-05-2021
A Conversation About South Park and the Stick of Truth
James and I discuss the South Park game that burst onto the scene with a bang, South Park and the Stick of Truth. This game was the passion project of Trey Parker and Matt Stone, that had some tough beginnings, but able to plant itself firmly as a distinctly South Park game with rpg tropes. Will Princess James betray me and attempt to steal the stick of truth for himself? Check out this week's episode.    If you're wanting to follow us here is our Link Tree with all the social medias and podcast locations. https://linktr.ee/seriouslypointlessconvo
A Conversation About Marvel's The Avengers (2012)
10-05-2021
A Conversation About Marvel's The Avengers (2012)
The wonderful Jackie and I delve into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as we discuss Marvel's The Avengers (2012). This culmination of phase 1 of the MCU was an blockbuster hit that wowed movie goers and comic fans alike. Come and see why this movie is so enjoyable by a noncomic fan (Jackie) and a comic fan (David) in this week's episode.  Will Jackie be able to lift Thor's hammer, is she worthy? Come and find out in the this week's conversation that is all things Marvel.
A Conversation About Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
03-05-2021
A Conversation About Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
James and I tackle one of our favorite childhood video games of all time, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. Come with us as we traverse the Mushroom Kingdom, making friends along the way, collecting new gear and the sought after star pieces, as attempt to rid this world of the Smithy gang.  This time honored classic holds a special place in our hearts, please come and enjoy it with us.  #SNES #LegendofTheSevenStars #SuperMarioRPG #Nintendo
A Conversation About Diablo 2
26-04-2021
A Conversation About Diablo 2
James and I pursue the traveler as we attempt to head him off as he attempts to bring his infernal brothers to this plane. Join us as we both converse about a game that challenged us as kids and forged a friendship that we still enjoy to this day. James will be your powerful sorceress and I will be your steadfast paladin, as we journey into the infernal plane. Will we banish Diablo and his infernal brothers back to their plane, come and see in this week's conversation as we talk about this iconic Blizzard game.
A Conversation About Faster Than Light (FTL)
19-04-2021
A Conversation About Faster Than Light (FTL)
James and I talk about another genre bending rogue-like game Faster than Light, created by Subset Games in 2012. Come with us as we discuss what makes this simple game, more fun than it had any right to be and how the dedication of two programmers made a game that helped define a game genre, along with so many others.
A Conversation About Settlers of Catan
12-04-2021
A Conversation About Settlers of Catan
Jesse (Not Your Father's Movies podcast) joins me in exploring our board game beginnings. We go into the game board renaissance, that begins in Germany with Settlers of Catan and makes its way out into the world. We discuss why this game has become such an impactful tabletop game that paved the way for the modern tabletop scene.  Not Your Father's Movies can be found anywhere you find podcasts, including Spotify, iTunes, Youtube and Google Podcasts. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, and reddit. Email us @ notyourfathersmovies@gmail.com
A Conversation About Raft
05-04-2021
A Conversation About Raft
James and I talk about the survival video game Raft by Redbeet Interactive. We go into the basic game mechanics, what sets this survival game apart from other ones, and what we hope to see from it in the future. So grab hooks and cast out into the ocean to collect some nuggets of knowledge with this week's episode.
A Conversation about Hellboy
29-03-2021
A Conversation about Hellboy
Join Vito (Not Your Father's Movies) and I as we go through the lovingly gorgeous mind of Mike Mignola, as we dive into our love of his Hellboy series. Vito and I discuss our love of Mignola's storytelling and artwork, as well as putting the screws to the newest Hellboy film, and tucking in with the Guillermo del Toro's Hellboy film duo. Not Your Father's Movies can be found anywhere you find podcasts, including Spotify, iTunes, Youtube and Google Podcasts. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, and reddit. Email us @ notyourfathersmovies@gmail.com
A Conversation About Demon Slayer
22-03-2021
A Conversation About Demon Slayer
James and I jump into the hit anime Demon Slayer. This anime follows the young  Tanjiro Kamado, as he becomes a demon slayer in the Demon Slayer Corps. We go into Tanjiro's motivations and what makes this anime such a pleasure to watch and the few things that we feel could make it better. So begin you breathing technique as we jump into Demon Slayer.
A Conversation About Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
15-03-2021
A Conversation About Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
James and I talk about Bioware's groundbreaking western RPG, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR). We discuss the meaningful way that Bioware set the gold standard for rpgs for the next decade and how it impacted them as a company.  So come with as we chose either light side or dark side in this stunning video game masterpiece.
A Conversation About the Top 5 IP coming in 2021
08-03-2021
A Conversation About the Top 5 IP coming in 2021
James and I go into the shows, games, and films that we're looking forward to this year. List of Items: David Picks:   1)Gotham Knights,                                2) Promised Neverland Season 2,                                3)God of War: Ragnarok,                                4) Attack on Titan: The Final Season,                                5) Black Widow James Picks: 1) Binding of Isaac Repentance,                                 2) Psychonauts 2,                                 3) Mushoku Tensei Anime adaptation,                                 4) That time I was reincarnated as a slime season 2,                                5) Hollow Knight Silksong
A Conversation About Final Fantasy 7
01-03-2021
A Conversation About Final Fantasy 7
Jackie and I go head first into her childhood as we look at Final Fantasy VII, one of her all time favorite games. We jump onto our chocobos and travel the world of Gaia, as we collect materia and meet new allies, in our attempt to save the planet.
Episode 24 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
22-02-2021
Episode 24 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
Henry (Comic Sauce) and I jump into the amazing stunning film by Edgar Wright, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. We talk about how ground breaking this film was at the time and never really got its just deserts. So come with us as we battle through our Seven Evil Exes and delve into this film. You can find Henry and friends over on the Comic Sauce podcast https://soundcloud.com/comicsaucepodcast
Episode 23 Hades (Video Game)
15-02-2021
Episode 23 Hades (Video Game)
James and I talk about the hit roguelike action role-playing video game, Hades, from Supergiant Games. Do you enjoy playing a mopey son of the Lord of the Underworld and want to get out into the real world? If that's the case James and I can lend a hand as we've dumped way too many hours of our life into this amazing game.
Episode 22 Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone
08-02-2021
Episode 22 Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone
Jackie and I take on her childhood again by looking at the J.K. Rowling's stunning Harry Potter series, starting with the Philosopher's Stone. We delve into this phenomenon, that started out as a small dream and became something that was out of this world. Jackie and I talk about all the amazing themes and narrative choices Ms. Rowling chooses in this book and how much it shaped our childhood.
Episode 21 One Punch Man
01-02-2021
Episode 21 One Punch Man
James and I have done 100 pushups, 100 sit-ups, and 100 squats, and a 10 km run in preparation for this episode. We battle through wave after wave of baddies as we approach One Punch Man. Come with us as we slush through the remains of all those who would try and defeat Saitama.
Episode 20 Made in Abyss
25-01-2021
Episode 20 Made in Abyss
Kelly, James, and I grab our whistles and robot boys, and begin descending into the awe inspiring anime Made in Abyss. This groundbreaking anime by Akihito Tsukushi takes a look at how far someone is willing to push themselves to find the knowledge they seek. Come and join us as we get mutated into human bunny hybrids, as we delve further into the realm of the abyss. Bonus Content: Our random top three for the year 2020.
Episode 19: Dresden Files Book #1 Storm Front
18-01-2021
Episode 19: Dresden Files Book #1 Storm Front
Jackie and I talk about one of our favorite modern fantasy novel series, The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. In this episode we cover the first book in the series Storm Front, in which we are introduced to Harry Dresden Wizard Detective. Fozare!