ET! THROWBACK: Fight Club Laughs to Tolkien Lore: A Whirlwind Tour of Cinema and Gaming

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Prepare your nostalgia goggles and humor hats as we journey across the entertainment landscape, guided by our whimsical host trio – Hayden, Mitch, and lore master Tom. This episode's tapestry is woven with threads of cinema classics and the anticipated edge of your seat series. Remember Robert Paulson? Well, we sure hope our hosts do, as they recall the iconic "Fight Club" amidst laughter and the threat of podcast-related punishments. Meanwhile, "Munich: The Edge of War" takes us on a historical rollercoaster, and the adventures of "The Mandalorian" offer a pleasant detour before its next intergalactic installment.
Buckle up for a feud and fantasy-filled chapter where Vin Diesel and The Rock's gym antics take center stage, followed by a mushroom kingdom mystery with the Super Mario Bros. movie chatter. Tom doesn't just bring Tolkien trivia to the table – he practically brings the entire Scilmarillion! As we compare the despair and hope in 'Station Eleven' with other apocalyptic narratives, it becomes clear that our hosts are just as passionate about dissecting on-screen drama as they are about creating their own off-screen.
Our final quest ventures into the digital realm with vivid discussions on the eager anticipation surrounding the Halo TV show and the immersive universe of "Pokemon Legends: Arceus." Gaming updates promise excitement, with whispers of new content that will have you clinging to your controllers. As we wrap up, the lore of Middle-earth engulfs us, with Tom flexing his Tolkien knowledge, and the rest of us attempting Elvish pronunciations that would make even Gandalf chuckle. It's an episode that celebrates both the cherished and the contemporary, with a zest for entertainment that's as infectious as it is insightful.

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1. ET! THROWBACK: Fight Club Laughs to Tolkien Lore: A Whirlwind Tour of Cinema and Gaming (00:00:00)

2. Movies, TV Shows, and Punishments Discussion (00:00:04)

3. [Ad] Call Me By Your Game (00:08:10)

4. (Cont.) Movies, TV Shows, and Punishments Discussion (00:08:59)

5. Twitter Feud, Mario Bros., and Movie Review (00:11:42)

6. Halo TV Show and Pokemon Legends (00:25:01)

7. Gaming Updates and Supernatural Rant (00:33:53)

8. Trivia on Tolkien's Silmarillion (00:42:56)

9. Lord of the Rings Lore Discussion (00:55:51)