TGMG 188: Nobody's Favorite Christmas Songs

Rish asked some of our listeners to name a Christmas song they could do without ever hearing again, and he and Big talk (and sing) all about it.  It's either our best episode of the year or our worst one.  You be the judge!

Caveat 1: There's language in this one, more so than even usual.

Caveat 2: Sorry about the lateness and condition of this episode. I tried to have it done on time, but the editing program kept on crashing, even to the point where I'd open the program, and before typing a single damned thing, it would crash again. My time was running out, and the only solution I could think of was to go back to the original files, and save them over the corrupted ones, even though it meant losing most of the musical underscore and a lot of the completed editing.

And going off to the family farm for Christmas Eve meant I'd have to post the episode myself, which I don't believe has happened before. If there are any problems or major errors in the show, let Big know and we'll get it reposted the right way.

Until then, Merry Christmas. And I wasn't kidding about the salty language.

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P.S. Leslie Nielsen played Santa in ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS.

The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 23: Outtakes Bonus

If you didn't get enough of Big and Rish saying stuff that shouldn't be in the regular episodes, well, you might sort of enjoy these outtakes.  Maybe.


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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 22

I believe this is it, kids.  We made it.  This is an extra-long episode . . . because you deserve it.*

*Don't like super-long episodes or Rish and Big talking about loving Pixar and hating Dreamworks/PDI/BlueSky?  Well, you still deserve this.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 21

Coming down to the end stretch, kids.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 20

Why the d'you?

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 19

Okay, here's Rish's favorite rule. In fact, this was the one that made him want to do an episode talking about the Pixar rules.

Not more than a dozen episodes, mind you . . .

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 18

Carrot Cake's all right.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 17

More nuggets of narrative wisdom!

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 16

Sixteen is the number that comes after fifteen.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 15

Number fifteen. I can't believe we're still at it.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 14

Weird.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 13

Lucky number thirteen.

Boy, I love that number.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 12

Sick of us yet?

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 11

It's like they know who I am and what my greatest weakness is...can it be? Are they Jedi?

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 10

Ooh, this one is fun.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 09

Light 'em up.

Number nine...number nine...number nine...

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 08

Here we are again, talking Pixar. This is a solid rule.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 07

Lucky number seven has arrived.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 06

Six.  The number six.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 05

That's good advice, Marty.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 04

Well, now we've come to Rish's least-favorite "rule" on this list.  Maybe he just doesn't get it.*

*I double-checked just now.  He totally doesn't.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 03

Going down the list of "Pixar's Rules of Storytelling."

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 02

We're doing a marathon, detailing the "Pixar Rules of Storytelling."

It might not be exactly daily, despite what 2015 Rish 'n Big imagined.  But we'll still go forward, alright?

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 01

A looooong time ago, we got together to discuss "Pixar's Rules of Storytelling," something we'd been talking about for almost as long.

Now, some of these rules are going to be extremely relevant for writers everywhere, and some are gonna be a bit more animation-centric.  So we'll have a lot to say about some of them, and a little less for others.  Hopefully, it'll all be entertaining (though I doubt it).

So, for the next weeks, we'll be presenting your daily marathon of That Gets My Goat-type episodes.  It's not the absolute worst marathon ever . . . but pretty darn close.

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The (Second) Worst Marathon Ever Episode 00

So, Rish and Big went to Rish's family cabin once, and decided to talk about Pixar Animation Studio, and specifically, about their "Rules of Storytelling."

So, each day for the next couple of weeks or so (maybe even three), they'll do an episode about each of the "Pixar rules."  Join us, if you can.

Warning: some of these episodes may be short.  Enter at your own risk.

*So long, in fact, that the episodes will be about as out of date as the Pixar image above.

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TGMG 187: (Doctor) Stranger Things

Big and Rish rushed out to see the latest release from Marvel Studios, DOCTOR STRANGE. Were they Cumberbatched? Or is that too vulgar for even an "Explicit" podcast?

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TGMG 186: Abject Failure

"It's the show Big and Rish were too ashamed to bring you!"

Yeah, probably.  Over a year ago, we went up to my family cabin in the woods (okay, by a lake) and tried our hand at podcasting there.  We never went back.

This was the first of those shows we produced, and due to the shame involved, it sat unheard . . . until now.

Was it worth the wait?  Hell no, Rish Outfield.  But enjoy anyway.

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TGMG 185: Elsa & Finn & Poe, Oh My!

In this sure-not-to-be-controversial episode, Rish and Big take a look at the fan theories...nay, demands...about the Disney/Lucasfilm characters of Elsa from FROZEN and Finn and Poe Dameron from STAR WARS. They both have upcoming sequels...will the clamoring masses get their way?

Here we go.

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TGMG 184: The Podcast Without Fear Season 2

Rish and Big finally finished up Marvel's "Daredevil" Season Two, and Big insisted they get together to do an episode about it. They also talk a bit about the new "Luke Cage" series, and about Rish's recent Comic-Con experience.

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TGMG 183: Suicide Is Painless

After hearing pretty ghastly things*, Big and Rish go ahead and see SUICIDE SQUAD, the latest DC superhero movie from Warner Bros..  A co-production with the tattoo industry, apparently.

*For the record, at this writing, its Rotten Tomatoes score is a 27%.

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TGMG 182: Finding Out About Dory

Weeks ago, Rish repaid Big's dragging him to X-MEN APOCALYPSE by dragging Big to FINDING DORY.

One of them liked it.

Oh, and a reminder: don't play this podcast in front of your kids.  Unless they like foulness and racial slurs, that is.  If so, I'd advise them to start a podcast.

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That Gets My Goat 181: X-men Dunesteefalypse

Without a better title than that, Big drags Rish to the new X-MEN: APOCALYPSE film. Explicit warning: Rish says the word "ugly" several times.

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TGMG 180: Who You Gonna Recall?

In a move sure to offend somebody, Rish complains to Big about the upcoming GHOSTBUSTERS remake. Particularly one word of that concept.

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TGMG 179: Drivel War (what else rhymes with "Civil?")

Big and Rish saw CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR.

And so did you, or you won't be listening.

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That Gets My Goat 178: I Only Watch For The Commercials

Continuing our conversation from last time, we try to hit on every single possible TV show that comic book fans might be interested in. I'm sure we failed miserably at that as much as we do at everything else, but there should be something in there that might possibly kinda interest you.

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That Gets My Goat 177: What Else Is On?

It's time to talk TV. The Fall/Winter season is over and the Spring/Summer stuff is kicking off. Big and Rish talk about the amazing variety of nerd-centric TV offerings available, and do their best to touch on each and every one.

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TGMG 176: Writing A Novel In 3 Days (and Other Horror Stories)

After getting a great deal of encouragement in 2015, Rish went to another writing conference this year. And for a minute or so there, Big came too.

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TGMG 175: Goatmen V Superman: Dawn of Dunesteef

Prepare to be disappointed.

Unless you've already seen the movie . . . then you're used to it.

Warning: talk of sports. Also, Spoiler Alert: there are no spoilers in this episode. Even if you haven't seen the movie, you can listen freely without worry.

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That Gets My Goat 174: Zoo-ropa

Because you asked for it, Rish and Big went to see the new Disney CG flick, ZOOTOPIA. Did they like it better or worse than DOUGAL? Listen and see.

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That Gets My Goat 173: Scato-illogical

The time has come, to say fair's fair. Rish has been accused--whether rightly or not--of having a particular scatological bent to his writing (and on-air conversation), and he squatted down with Big to talk about it.  Does Rish have a mental fixation on this subject?  Is that unhealthy?

Warning: diaper talk may ensue.

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TGMG 172: Ripples in the 'Pool

Big and Rish finish talking about the movie DEADPOOL.

Sadly, we didn't have as much to say as I thought we did, so Rish blathers on a little more than usual here to make sure you get your fill.  Hey, consider it a bonus.
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TGMG 171: A Leap Into The 'pool

Because you demanded it!

So, giving in to listener pressure, Big dragged Rish to see Fox's DEADPOOL. And they talked about it afterward.

Special bonus: Rish actually admits he was wrong. You saw it first here, folks.

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TGMG 170: The Force Can Be Bad Too

So, here's our (hopefully) final episode discussing THE FORCE AWAKENS. I know it's a long time coming.*

And don't forget, we desperately need donations to help us replace our equipment (this Artoo unit has a bad motivator, look!).

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TGMG 169: The Force Is Good

"...she learned about death through THE FORCE AWAKENS."

Big and Rish talk about positive aspects of the new Star Wars movie.  Hilarity ensues, or your money back.

Listener warning: Profanity.  Mention of Prequels.  Rish's ignorance of sports.  More profanity.

Oh, and feel free to donate to the show, so we can get new/more reliable equipment, and actually put shows out again.

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TGMG 168: The 'Steef Awakens

Despite forces (Forces?) arising against them, Big and Rish talk about seeing STAR WARS: EPISODE VII.  They could keep this up all day, kids.


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TGMG 167: When Good Dinosaurs Go Bad

Rish and Big finish their conversation about Pixar's THE GOOD DINOSAUR. Unfortunately, the sound quality is beyond terrible.

Feel free to turn it off if it's too bad to listen to, but is this better than what happened with the next episode, where the recording didn't work at all?

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TGMG 166: Dinosaur, Good?

Big and Rish finally get out to see Pixar's THE GOOD DINOSAUR. And it ain't pretty.

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