Well, what do you know? The Halloween episode of M&W just so happens to land on Halloween. It was meant to be. Monster kicks things off with his personal review for a new frozen-section pizza called, "Screaming Sicilian." Wine then goes into the fact that women soccer players aren't getting paid anywhere near what the men are getting, and how a certain Senator isn't doing the ladies any favors. After sighing over...
Read MoreMonster & Wine: Episode 57 - In A Galaxy Far, Far Away...
The 3rd and final Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer has indeed dropped (that's what the kids say these days isn't it?) and M&W discuss it as well as the Star Wars franchise in general. They also talk about some school killings that took place in Sweden recently, and notice the word "killings" as opposed to the word "shooting" that you're all too used to at this point? That point is addressed as well. Monster talks about his new found love for...
Read MoreMonster & Wine: Episode 56 - Asspocalypse
Can you imagine this episode would start off talking about Lamar Odom of all people? Well, maybe you could. Beware the herbal Viagra people. Talk of sports and the LA Dodgers leads M&W into "gotcha" journalism and how it has become the norm. Game talk is back, with Monster oozing with excitement over the just-announced...
Read MoreMonster & Wine: Episode 55 - Rant-o-Rama!
Is it hot in here or is it just us? Americans can't stop shooting each other and M&W discuss the shooting at Northern Arizona University and one just outside of Texas Southern University. Fun! (that's sarcasm people) Monster then gets the excitement going by giving his thoughts on Star Wars: Battlefront beta on PS4, but then gets really angry talking about Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5. That heated rant leads Wine into...
Read MoreMonster & Wine: Episode 54 - A Chill In The Air
Welcome to October and for most of us, Fall! The cool crisp autumn air brings comedy with it, in form of M&W! Monster revels in the changes of the leaves and recommends one of his favorite movies for all you dear listeners. Of course, the tragedy at Umpqua CC in Oregon is discussed and neither M nor W have any answers. Wine recounts a tale in which...
Read MoreMonster & Wine: Episode 53 - I Feel Your Solid Phantom Pain
No one can really recall how it happened, but Monster & Wine find themselves recounting the time they spent working in porn shops. Monster, then gets sidetracked by a pumpkin spice cupcake which leads to a bit of a Little Debbie/Hostess battle discussion. Wine has a new tale regarding the Metal Man, a recurring character on the show and in her life. The two then discuss FIFA 16 and...
Read MoreMonster & Wine: Episode 52 - Let's Get Gnar
Somebody must have been hungry, because this episode kicks off with plenty of food talk. Cookies, energy drinks, scones and food that probably shouldn't have been consumed are all on tap and hey, it's fall, so Monster is reveling in pumpkin spice mania. He then gives listeners an update on Until Dawn for PS4, having now completed it. The duo discuss the government's decision...
Read MoreMonster & Wine: Episode 51 - People Are The Worst
M&W, in this weeks episode, discuss various reasons as to why people can, in fact, be the worst. Whether it be texting while driving, dying their hair with period blood (I both promise and apologize that this is a real thing), or just being responsible for the horror that was 9/11, the duo are sure you'll find your own reasons to be displeased with humanity. Monster gives his review of...
Read MoreMonster & Wine: Episode 50 - The Labor Day Show
This show is all about Labor Day, with M&W paying their respects to this most laborious of days. Just kidding, it has almost nothing to do Labor Day. It does, however, have a lot to do with Monster's week off of work and the weird,somewhat mid-west-white-guy situations he got himself in. The duo run down a list of discontinued 90's snacks which were, oddly enough...
Read MoreMonster & Wine: Episode 49 - Summer Premiere
Welcome back kiddies! M&W start their new season in a big way. Wine is back from her annual family vacation and recounts a little bit of the action that took place. This leads into a discussion about movies, in which Wine saw her fair share on her break. "Straight Outta Compton" is brought up and this turns into a discussion about the state of hip-hop. Monster then gives a mini-review for the new Cameron Crowe film, "Aloha." Oh, and Monster finally got...
Read MoreMonster & Wine: Episode 48 - Summer Finale
Are you down in the dumps, thinking your life is pretty crappy and need something to perk you up? Well, you've taken a step in the right direction just by listening to M&W, but you really should be watching the 2015 Special Olympics. These athletes really put things into perspective and your favorite duo discuss. Monster gives a R.I.P. shout-out to the wrestling legend, Rowdy Roddy Piper. He then goes into a rant about...
Read MoreMonster & Wine: Episode 47 - This Is Our Seventies
High energy is the name of the game in this weeks episode! Wine recounts a tale about her brother and his recent rude awakening. A big crash, boxers, and an Escalade are all a part of the story. Monster tries to contact some of the parents of his former students in Japan and his mail gets rejected. The duo express their excitement over...
Read MoreMonster & Wine: Episode 46 - My Podcast Life
Summer is in full swing and Wine gets this party started with a tale of suspense involving a backpack, a flashing red light and an indistinguishable liquid. Monster mentions his new-found interest in TLC's, "My Giant Life" and the duo discuss a few of the big movie trailers that premiered at this years San Diego Comic-Con. It's been a while since we did "questions" so this time we have a hearty blend of...
Read MoreMonster & Wine: Episode 45 - 5 Dollar Footlong
The Women's World Cup has finally come to a close and M&W couldn't be happier with the result, even if they are in fact sad that the event is over. The final, as well as the the 3rd place match between Germany and England are discussed. Needless to say, it's good to be an American. The duo also do a fairly lengthy dissection of the 3rd season of, "Orange is the New Black." Monster finally saw some movies...
Read MoreMonster & Wine: Episode 44 - Star Spangled Fun
Happy 4th of July everyone! The timing worked out beautifully for Monster and Wine to bring you a new episode on this most glorious of days. Naturally, the Women's World Cup is discussed because two major games took place and boy were they chock full of drama! Being fans of the ol' non sequitur, the topic of movies is brought up, and more specifically...
Read MoreMonster & Wine: Episode 43 - One For The History Books
No silly goose, that title doesn't refer to this episode being particularly monumental. It has more to do with the fact that the U.S. Supreme court ruled that marriage equality is now a constitutional right. Now THAT is monumental. Your favorite duo discuss. Also on the agenda, Monster...
Read MoreMonster & Wine: Episode 42 - Here We Go Again
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out what the name of this episode is referring to. M&W can't help but address the elephant in the room and give their thoughts about the shooting in Charleston, South Carolina. However, all is not heavy as Monster talks about a video game remake and how his thoughts on it spawned a Facebook pissing contest. The gruesome twosome do a quick rundown of...
Read MoreMonster & Wine: Episode 41 - I Think I'm Black
The FIFA Women's World Cup is still going on strong and Monster and Wine do a quick recap of the matches and how well they did with their predictions. Monster gets nice and heated while recounting his tale of misery in dealing with U-haul and the profanity doth fly! Parents, lock your kids away for this one. Wine understands terrible customer service all-too-well and provides a tale of woe that shows...
Read MoreMonster & Wine: Episode 40 - You're A Champ
Monster and Wine are clearly champions in life, as are you dear listener. However, The duo have a lot to say about the USA Men's National soccer team and their exciting, and historic, victory over the Netherlands. That discussion leads nicely into the Women's 2015 World Cup, with M & W giving their predictions on...
Read MoreMonster & Wine: Episode 39 - It's In The Game
Sports! Yes indeed, this time around Monster & Wine are talking about both the pitch and the court. The introduction of women's national teams in the upcoming FIFA 16 video game has people both incredibly stoked and peculiarly pissed off. M&W fall into the former category and discuss in depth. Monster takes a back seat and lets Wine do her thing by evaluating the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers going at it in the upcoming NBA Finals. The episode is closed out with a couple of "weird" stories from around the web.