The Rant Podcast

Join the crew of The Rant—Zach, Amanda, Chris, and Richard—as they dive into a flavorful discussion on their favorite fast-food burgers and debate the true essence of fast food. But it's not just about the eats; Zach shares his passion for sim racing games and his ambitious plans for constructing the ultimate sim racing setup. The conversation shifts gears to compare the gaming experience of Grand Turismo with the high-octane drama of iconic movies like Rush and Ford vs. Ferrari. Finally, the crew explores the world of literature, discussing their favorite book adaptations and revealing the treasured volumes in their collections. Tune in to this episode of The Rant for a journey from the culinary to the literary, with some high-speed turns along the way.

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In this thought-provoking episode, Zach, Amanda, Richard, and Chris gather to dissect "Rebel Moon." Directed by Zack Snyder, this film sparked a critical frenzy as it is considered one of the worst movies ever made. They'll dive deep into its flaws, from storytelling missteps to visual effects, and discuss Snyder's influence on the film's direction.

But it's not all about disappointment. Zach introduces the crew to the upcoming Netflix series "The Three Body Problem," based on the renowned sci-fi novel. With anticipation building, the team shares their hopes for this adaptation and plans to bring it to the show for a full discussion post-release.

The conversation then shifts to the eerie and atmospheric video game series "Alan Wake," as our hosts explore its narrative depth, unique gameplay, and how it stands apart in the horror genre.

To cap off the episode, the team engages in a spoiler-free discussion about Studio Ghibli's latest enchantment, "The Boy and the Heroine." Without giving anything away, they touch on its themes and artistry.

Join us for an episode packed with critical analysis, anticipation for what's next in entertainment, and a reverence for storytelling in all its forms.

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In this enchanting episode of The Rant, join Zach, Chris, Richard, and special guest Amanda for a whimsical journey through the magical world of Studio Ghibli films. Together, we take a deep dive into these animated masterpieces, sharing our personal favorites and, perhaps controversially, our least favorites. From the heartwarming to the haunting, each host brings a unique perspective to these timeless tales.

Zach then shifts our gaze to the stars with his insights on the much-anticipated game, Star Field. Will it live up to the cosmic hype?

As we journey towards the episode's finale, we preview our thoughts on the upcoming movie "Talk to Me," setting the stage for a future discussion. But that's not all - we also delve into the dark corners of cinema to unearth horror movies that have stood the test of time. Get ready for an episode filled with animated nostalgia, interstellar expectations, and chilling classics that still send shivers down the spine!

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Join Zach, Chris, Richard, and special guest Troy Ramirez for an entertaining cinematic and cultural showdown in this special bonus episode of The Rant. The episode kicks off with Zach's impassioned rant about Season 3 of The Mandalorian — where did it all go wrong?

But things really heat up as we transition into our main segment, "The Culture List." Guided by our anime connoisseur, Troy, we delve into some spicy and cultured anime recommendations. Whether you're an anime enthusiast or a curious newcomer, Troy's insights are bound to intrigue.

Released as a special treat to our dedicated listeners, this episode promises rants, recommendations, and plenty of revelations. Dive into a mix of galactic grievances and animated allure!

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In this episode of The Rant, hosts Zach, Amanda, Chris, and Richard navigate the cinematic landscapes crafted by visionaries and icons. First stop: "Three Thousand Years of Longing," getting lost in its intricate storyline before spotlighting the incomparable Tilda Swinton. Our hosts deep-dive into her filmography, celebrating her most unforgettable roles.

Next, we take a journey through the radioactive narrative woven by Christopher Nolan in his much-anticipated "Oppenheimer" movie. Does it explode with brilliance or fizzle out? 

As we near the end of our cinematic journey, we couldn’t resist teasing an exciting exploration into the enchanting world of Studio Ghibli lined up for a future episode. Stay tuned for a spirited discussion filled with movie magic, timeless performances, and the promise of animated wonders to come. It's an episode packed with silver screen analysis you won't want to miss!

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In this rollercoaster episode of The Rant, Zach, Chris, Richard, and Amanda tackle the icy front of Blizzard Entertainment, dissecting their recent moves and expressing frustrations with the game developer's latest directions. Venturing from the virtual to the real, the trio dives into the world of VR, specifically shining a spotlight on Apple's newest VR device. But it's not all tech talk—our hosts take a delectable detour down memory lane, reminiscing about their childhood foods. Stay tuned for a particularly fiery response from Chris that you won't want to miss. Gear up for a mix of tech critique, gaming grievances, and nostalgic nibbles!

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Join hosts Zach, Chris, and Richard as they journey through the cinematic jungle of the latest Indiana Jones movie. Zach gets nostalgic as he discovers the classic film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang's ties to the James Bond films. Chris unpacks his recent social media detox, and Richard battles surprise spider guests. Dive into this blend of entertainment critique, personal stories, and unexpected bouts of arachnophobia in this episode of The Rant.   

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Thanks for joining us as we discuss AI's impact on art and music. We also discuss musicals and anime movies as well. 

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Thanks for joining us for this episode of the rant where we talk about the middle chunk of HBO's The Last of Us. 

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Thanks for joining us on this video game themed episode where we talk about out favorite Resident Evil games in honor of Resident Evil 4 remakes release.  

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Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Rant. We conclude our thoughts on the last few episodes of HBO's The Last of Us and discuss our overall opinions on the show. We also dive into discussions about video and arcade games. Don't forget to check out our live stream on youtube. 
  

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Join us as we talk about the first few episodes of HBO's new hit series The Last of Us. 

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In part 2 of our double review we talk Stranger Things season 4. Join us to see what we think, and what we argue about. 

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Join us for part 1 of our double review episode. We talk about food, coffee and oh yeah season three of The Boys. Part 2 will be dropping soon and will be featuring our review for the fourth  season of Stranger Things. 

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We catch up with our good friend Jimmy Moreno on this weeks episode. Topics discussed include the Kenobi finale, technologies impact on film making and much more. 

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We our joined by Ron Newman this week as we continue our coverage of Kenobi. Will we change our opinions of the show, give it a listen to find out. We also talk music with Ron and discuss his career in music. 

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Our friend Mark joins us to talk about Obi-Wan, video games and food on this episode of The Rant. 

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This week we are joined by our good friends Boun and John to give our thoughts on the new Nick Cage movie The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.

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Chris - @chris951nunez
Zach - @filmjunkie2378

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Boun - @blor1

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On this weeks Episode the boys breakdown the new DC Batman movie staring Robert Pattinson.  We welcome back our good friend Richard to help us fully breakdown the movie. WARNING! (This is a Spoiler review of the full movie) 

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Chris's- @chris951nunez
Zack's-@filmjunkie2378

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Richard: @narcolepicsloth

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On this weeks episode the boy's are back with the good friend Richard.  Were hitting all the hot future Cinema topics including the new upcoming lord of the rings show. we also are going to dive into the Hbo Max show Pacemaker.

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Chris's- @chris951nunez
Zack's-@filmjunkie2378

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Richard: @narcolepicsloth


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