Badslant Podcast

If you like cartoons inflicting untold levels of trauma on an audience, this is the program for you. The guys finally get to dissecting X-Men ’97, specifically, the Infinity War-esque episode 5. (Spoilers abound so you’ve been warned.) They discuss the build up to the episode’s most dramatic events, the insane details surrounding production, and what this might mean for X franchise going forward. That was almost the entire show but as with most entertainment programs this week, the guys are legally obligated to discuss Caitlin Clark, and the Beavis and Butthead skit on SNL. This episode is best enjoyed on long Metro rides (and with a creamsicle hard seltzer if you’re sneaky about it). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badslant/support

It’s a zesty one this week. AJ is clearly feeling a Wrestlemania hangover, while Ice is getting ready for a tradition unlike any other: Tiger Woods inevitably withdrawing early from the Masters. Oh, and in case you haven’t heard, there was an eclipse fairly recently. Strangely enough, its mysterious forces compelled JJ to visit every gas station in Loudoun County. Elsewhere: No X-Men ’97 discussion this time (you can thank JJ for that) but there is an update of sorts on the BS Parlay King title. All pretend title belts welcome here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badslant/support

For the first time in a long time, the boys are back in Studio A! On this momentous occasion, the Iceman and JJ brought snacks and beverages to sample on the show. Logically, the conversation devolves into a heated debate about proper expectations at fast casual restaurants. All three hosts finally get around to sharing their thoughts about XMen '97 (with a few spoilers sprinkled in along the way). And after all is said and done, AJ gives his final report on the Road to Wrestlemania, on the eve of the marathon weekend. Grab a sweet treat and have a listen…just not TOO SWEET. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badslant/support

Pure chaos this week. The guys are remote in a new location, the aptly titled Studio Calaman-C. Uncle Phil is in town, and as usual, he comes bearing gifts of the boozy variety. The rest is kind of a blur but in in summation: Ray Ray is gracious host, Beertender makes dick jokes, General Jinro Jack takes command, AJ shouts about gambling, and Ice tries to get us cancelled on multiple continents. So yeah, chaos. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badslant/support

The New Mod and The Iceman dive right into the weekend's festivities with a recap of his lovely Saturday with AJ and friends. The dynamic duo dive pivot directly into the XMEN '97 premiere (Spoiler Alert) and how it gives you all the childhood feels. Iceman has questions about the Star Wars Acolyte trailer and the fellas declare the BS Bracket Challenge is on for the BSPK title. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badslant/support

Like last weekend's Oscars, this week's show features a lot of Oppy. The guys start discussing Hollywood's biggest night but by the end of it, AJ is exasperated, while Ice and Panfish bounce a new business idea around. In other news, with the summer concert season just around the corner, Ice shares his plans to see an old fave, albeit in a place that's a bit further than even he would care to venture. AJ recovers enough to give a brief update on the build to Wrestlemania. Finally, the guys close with a wrap up on one of the crazier starts to NFL free agency, as well as a preview of this year's March Madness. Pair this episode with a peaty Japanese whisky. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badslant/support

It's a gluttonous one this week. Panfish completes another trip around the sun, and the guys celebrate with Northern Virginia’s best cheesesteak (allegedly). In other local news, the boys react to news of Buc-ees creeping ever closer to NOVA. (Spoiler: the responses were positive.) While the boys have yet to see Dune 2, the overwhelming success of the flick may force a group viewing in the very near future. And if that’s not enough, AJ has another update from the week that was in wrestling, to include MORE Hollywood Rock, new NXT ‘talents’, and Sting’s last match. More fun that jumping off a ladder onto a plate glass window. Listen in. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badslant/support

It's a strange episode, with The New Mod (JJ) running the show, The Old Mod (AJ) sliding in at the 11th hour. Weirdness aside, the fellas didn't skip a beat. After a long haul to Studio B, AJ provides the latest updates on the Road to Wrestlemania, only this time, it features thongs. The boys discuss Cam Newton's now infamous fight clip and the sad state of youth sports in ‘Merica. They pivot from that awful thing to another: Wendy's proposed dynamic pricing plan, the public backlash to it, and their immediate retreat. They round out the show by paying final respects to the dozens of Outback steakhouses closing their doors and the Apple car that will never see the light of day. Good night, sweet princes. Anyway, enjoy the show! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badslant/support

The boys gather to discuss what went right and what went wrong during this year's NBA All-Star Weekend. (Spoiler alert: there’s more wrong than right.) As if it couldn't get worse, they dissect a list of the best fried chicken chains in the country, and to put it kindly, the results were underwhelming. The fast food news wasn’t all bad though, as the fellas discuss a laundry list of 'state of the art' offerings from Taco Bell. Finally, AJ provides up to minute coordinates on the Road to Wrestlemania. Grab a whole wing from YOUR favorite fried chicken spot and enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badslant/support

The boys are back, mostly healthy, and under one roof. They got lots to cover, in what turned out to be a pretty good Super Bowl, complete with winning bets, confusing rules, and a shirtless man on skates. The guys also take time to rank their favorite halftime shows, fawn over the new Deadpool trailer, and pick nits about the Fantastic 4 casting news. Of course, it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows in the Super Bowl aftermath, as the guys ponder how a day of celebration in KC turned into an all too familiar kind of tragedy. In lighter news, AJ is firmly on the road to Wrestlemania and there’s nothing anyone can do to get him off of it. Our resident wrestling fan has the latest skinny on The Rock and his role in this year’s Showcase of the Immortals. Be advised: This episode is best enjoyed in SUN DAY RED. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badslant/support

The boys are back, mostly healthy, and under one roof. They got lots to cover, in what turned out to be a pretty good Super Bowl, complete with winning bets, confusing rules, and a shirtless man on skates. The guys also take time to rank their favorite halftime shows, fawn over the new Deadpool trailer, and pick nits about the Fantastic 4 casting news. Of course, it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows in the Super Bowl aftermath, as the guys ponder how a day of celebration in KC turned into an all too familiar kind of tragedy. In lighter news, AJ is firmly on the road to Wrestlemania and there’s nothing anyone can do to get him off of it. Our resident wrestling fan has the latest skinny on The Rock and his role in this year’s Showcase of the Immortals. Be advised: This episode is best enjoyed in SUN DAY RED. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badslant/support

AJ is back from his "work" trip and recaps his adventures in SoCal and Nola. The fellas pivot to WWE talk and ponder how things could get worse for the promotion as their controversies mount. The boys persevere through technical difficulties to discuss the real world application of the Apple Vision Pro and the upcoming "Big Game". Grab some "Seoul Juice" and enjoy the show! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badslant/support

AJ was out this week galavanting somewhere on the west coast but the show must go on. The Iceman and Panfish put out the bat signal for Dr. Beats and he answered the call! The crew discussed issues at work, bad customer habits at a certain wholesaler, the road to the Super Bowl and how Taylor Swift will ever make it to the Big Game. They also sprinkled some Vision Pro perspective in there too. Grab a Seoul Juice and have a listen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badslant/support

The fellas convene to discuss Mr. Beast’s great Twitter experiment and what it means for the platform as a whole. There’s also a rather belated recap of CES 2024, along with some preliminary thoughts about what the Vision Pro’s early sales numbers could mean for Apple going forward. Then there’s the customary ragging of Tesla before AJ runs wild with all the latest WWE news. Avoid the deluxe stuff, grab your favorite bottom shelf bottle of wine, and have a listen, BROTHERS. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badslant/support

The boys are back, and Panfish takes up a majority of the show summarizing his trip to the "Happiest Place on Earth". There were highs and lows for the trip, so buckle up. After all that, AJ tries to one-up him with his tales of woe, complete with dietary restrictions, a flawed work trip, and a handful of unfortunate events. It's enough to make you wanna grab your Mickey Mouse ears and listen exclusively through the Spotify app! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badslant/support

Another week, another trip to studio B. Panfish still has Disney fever, and it’s on full display. Elsewhere, AJ takes a trip to the doc that leaves him with two options: diet or face JCVD in kumite. And speaking of indulgences, the boys debate if it’s the beginning of the end for beer in America. It’s a lot to take in… if you smell what they’re cooking. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badslant/support

The guys hop into 2024 by hopping back into Studio B to recap a memorable 2023 holiday show. No recap is complete without an MVP but trust there’s an LVP too. (We’ll give you two guesses but if you heard the show, you probably only need one.) There’s some leftover holiday merriment with Ice sporting his holiday wares, and the Panfish Angler digging into sack of forgotten gifts. When the dust settles, JJ previews his upcoming trip to the Happiest Place on Earth as AJ and Ice try desperately to hide their collective jealousy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badslant/support

Our annual holiday show was full of highs and very few lows. We had returning guests and a new face join the fray as we discussed a new wrinkle to the "Who Ruined It" segment and a changing of the guard for the Badslant Parlay King title. Our annual white elephant gift exchange was much more tame than year's past that tugged on our heart strings a bit. Put on your grey beanie, grab a warm beverage, and enjoy. Happy Holidays from the BS crew! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badslant/support

The Iceman returns and is spared a penance for this week, but he gives us a recap on his recent travels to Maryland’s hottest new family vacation spot. Meanwhile, JJ fires up a 90’s martial arts classic to distract the hosts. Nostalgia aside, it’s a MCU heavy show as the fellas discuss how Marvel can pivot out of the Jonathan Majors business and possibly prosper moving forward. The boys recap the Week 15 NFL picks and discuss the future parlay for next week's holiday show. The show ends with a discussion on which Back to the Future movie is best, and a surprise pick shocks the hosts. Have a glass of eggnog and listen on the way to the family gathering you are dreading. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badslant/support

You didn’t ask for it but here it is, the latest (and hopefully last) #NOICE show of 2023. AJ and JJ spend some time talking the tentative agreement to move the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals to Northern Virginia and the effects it would have on the region. They go even heavier on the sports and discuss Shohei Ohtani’s record contract and how it (literally) changes the game. Then it’s back to business, as the guys talk the from McDonald's new coffee-focused concept before unleashing their Week 15 NFL picks. Make yourself a highball (or 3) and listen in. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badslant/support