Hans Shot First

#32 - Joining us is guest Jerrod as we talk about our favorite duels- some epic and some lopsided- beginning with unofficial Star Wars followup and all-time great Druish epic, Spaceballs. We also discuss how Peeps and Crackerjacks have a lot in common, how bored Clerks have some funny ideas about the Deathstar, and how bad things happen when you break the first rule of Fight Club. Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-6, Alex-6, Scott-7

#31 - In this episode we talk about what happened in the second half of season 4 of Game of Thrones.  So SPOILERS galore on this episode.  You have been warned.  It is safe to say that is our current favorite show, so we have no problem discussing it at length.  We talk about our favoriate characters and moments of the season so far.  We discuss our favoirate: Stark, Lannister, Baratheon, Targaryen, Viper, Mountain, Little Finger, Sansa, Arya, The Hound, Tyrion, and etc...   Warning: This episode is very long and boring.  We tried something new and don't think it worked out too well.  Hopefully, some of you will enjoy it.   Category: TV

#30 - Listen in as we discuss the cream of the crop of the best ranters the WWF had to offer toward the end of the last millenium starting with the outside-of-the-ring abilities of the paragon of manhood that was the Macho Man Randy Savage. The gang also converses on the best matches off all time that involved thumb tacks, the smoothness of Val Venis, on how we did indeed know what the Rock was cooking. Know your role and shut your mouth and enjoy!   Category: Other

#29 - Join us as we discuss art that happens to appear in movies along with jerk school authority figures starting with a talk about the ultimate hooky fantasy Ferris Bueller's Day Off. We also go over memorable hapless fathers, whether or not Michelle Pfeiffer was able to reach out to those Dangerous Minds, and inappropriate sayings we learned from our parents in the spirit of Father's Day. Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-6, Alex-6, Scott-6

#28 - Now this is podcasting!  We finally did an episode about Star Wars.  Too bad it is one of the prequels.  In this episode we talk about the highly anticipated film, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.  We break down the entire film, talking about all the parts we hate and the few the few scenes that we tolerate.  We talk about the such "awesome" characters as: Wattoo, Anakin Skywalker, Qui Gon Jinn, Jar Jar Binks and much much more... Oh god, we wish we had more midi-chlorians so we could Jedi Mind trick ourselves into believing we never saw this trash.  So sit back and enjoy and wesa thanksin' you for listenin' okeeday.   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-3, Alex-5, Scott-3

#27 - In this bank episode, we talk about one of our favorite cartoons and toys growing up, the completely hetero He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Skeletor, Buzz-Off, Stinkor, and Ram Man are all included here unlike in any of the play sets. We also delve into some other favorite adolescent staples such as GI Joe, Transformers, Gobots, Voltron, TMNT, and more. Finally, we take a look back at toys we always wanted and never got, but now realize how terrible those toys really were, possibly destroying at least one caster's childhood in the process. Enjoy!   He-Man Poster: http://itthing.com/wp-content/uploads/He-Man.jpg   Category: Other  

#26 - In this ball kicking episode we discuss the ridiculous and some times hilarious movie, Hot Shots Part Deux.  We focus on the famous ball shot that literraly made a man cough up his own nuts.  From there, we discuss other class ball busting moments from the small and silver screen such, America's Funnies Home videos, Caddy Shack, The Simpsons and much much more.  Enjoy!  Oooh, my groin!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-4, Alex-6, Scott-5

#25 - To catch a Predator, you need to build traps.  However, these traps must be built while showing off your guns.  Enjoy this episode as we discuss one of our favorite movies, Predator.  We diverge into topics discussing other great random moments in movies where the heroes show off their muscles for no real reason.  Arnold schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, etc... all the 80s stars did this.  Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-7, Alex-7, Scott-7

#24 - (SPOILERS) This is a special episode of Hans Shot First.  In this episode we talk about what has happened so far in season 4 of Game of Thrones.  So SPOILERS galore on this episode.  You have been warned.  It is safe to say that is our current favorite show, so we have no problem discussing it at length.  We talk about our favoriate characters and moments of the season so far.  We discuss our favoirate: Stark, Lannister, Baratheon, Targaryen, and etc...   Category: TV

#23 - Joined by guest Brian the guys discuss some of our most well remembered movies about misfits beginning with some on field analysis of one of the greatest Major League teams to ever come out of Cleveland. We also point out that Paul Newman looked like a natural when it came to slapshots, that sandlots were a great place to grow up, and that Japanese pitchers always tip their caps. Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-7, Alex-6, Scott-7

#22 - In this episode we discuss the new revenge classic, Taken.  Someone kidnapped Ra's al Ghul's daughter and only Dark Man can save her.  We diverge into our favorite abduction/revenge movies and video games as well as awesome phone calls.  And don't worry, you don't need a particular set of skills to listen to this one.   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-6, Alex-6, Scott-6

#21 - This week we talk about the great moments that can come out of situational comedy once continuity is allowed to hold sway starting with a discussion of the escapades of the world's greatest spy, Archer. The guys also go over Fry's family tree from Futurama, how Darth Maul is a badass with an awesome theme song, and they decide who is Al Bundy's best friend. Enjoy!   Category: TV HSF Rating Jeff-6, Alex-6, Scott-7

#20 - Listen in as we discuss the perils of adventuring on the big screen particularly when dealing with well placed traps starting with one of the finest examples of archaeologist propoganda and flagellation, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. The crew also goes on to point out that Christopher Lee would beat anyone down, that Monty Python did in fact make a little known movie also about the holy grail, and that Street Fighter II was actually an allegory for the Cold War. Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-6, Alex-6, Scott-6

#19 - This week we discuss the rough, wild, and fun: From Dusk Till Dawn.  We talk about how the first half of this movie is a suspensful hostage movie, and then out of no where it turns into a no holds barred vampire flick.  Very few movies change course like this, but we try to discuss the ones that we remember such The Abyss and Cabin in the Woods.  We also discuss our favorite sexy vampires of all time, but it's pretty tough to beat Salma Hayek.  We also discuss our favorite films set in Mexico.   If you can find a better podcast than this one, f**k it!     Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-6, Alex-5, Scott-5

#18 - With guest Mike we go over some of our favorite moments of unlooked for but highly appreciated moments of violence starting with insane oar promoting Roddy Piper 80's actioner Leap Year. The gang also talks about how amazing it is to have been Rejected by Don Hertzfeldt, how Dr. Krieger is a master of cyborg limb replacement, and how convincing Sean Connery is as a Japanese fisherman. Enjoy!   Category: Other

#17 - Joined once more by Phantom Menace fan Brian, we go over what it means to their respective main characters when side characters meet untimely ends starting with the all time rad and not at all homoerotic navy recruitment drama Top Gun. The guys also pontificate on the impact Burgess Meredith has had on batmen and boxingmen alike, on the secret of how Forrest Gump became a quadrillionaire, and how the T-800 was just looking for a friend. Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-7, Alex-5, Scott-6

#16 - We are once again joined by Brian as we recount some of our favorite Buddy movies as well as the genius of the gone-to-soon Chris Farley beginning with a discussion of the first Farley starring role in Tommy Boy. The group also comments on the fact that Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito are dead ringers for each other and that Jim Carrey had an extremely difficult time telling lies before we go over some of our favorite SNL skits. Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-6, Alex-5, Scott-5

#15 - With guest Mike we go over some content that doesn't make it into the final cut but is in some ways more entertaining than what we paid to see the first time around, beginning with what might be the greatest outtake of all time from sword and sandal Schwarzenegger epic Conan the Barbarian. The crew also delves into the subtle differences of a read only T-800, the national geographic sized effort it took to film the Lord of the Rings, and the artistry of Jackie Chan's willingness to almost die in every movie he makes. Et tu Loaded Weapone? Enjoy!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-7, Alex-7, Scott-7

#14 - Guest Chris joins us once again as we discuss instances of when things go awry on the big and small screens alike beginning with some justifiably fond rememberings of sci-fi action horror paragon Aliens. The gang also goes over some cheeky Guy Ritchie shenanigans, the potential advantages of having a bigger boat when shark fishing, and how the WWII generation makes us look like complete pansies. Loaded Weapon 1 couldn't possibly be given a shout out this time.   Category: Movies HSF Rating Jeff-7, Alex-7, Scott-7

#13 - On this episode we engage in some discourse about some of our favorite instances of heroes overcoming the odds starting with the incredibly watchable Princess Bride. The guys also comment on what it takes for Scott Pilgrim to overcome seven deadly exes, how Remo Williams began his adventure by learning Sinanju from the least Korean man ever, and how diplomacy is the most powerful weapon in Fallout 3. It's rumored that there will be another Loaded Weapon 1 spotting. Enjoy!   HSF Rating Alex-6, Scott-7, Jeff-7, Brian-7 Category: Movies