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Brainwaves
Brainwaves is two GenX guys who never quite let go of the good stuff. Jason Reilly and Barry Nixon take the movies, comics, TV shows and cartoons that raised them and drag them, kicking and screaming, into middle age, one pointless debate at a time. How you watch a movie. What's worth owning. The stuff you loved at twelve that you're weirdly still defending at fifty. It's about 20 minutes, it settles nothing, and you'll leave with a laugh, a hot take, and something to argue about. If you grew…
Episodes
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We Come Again In Peace
Dark Angel. I Come In Peace. Human Traffic. Space Drugs. Call it what you will. This movie is so big it demanded a second episode. Jason has now watched it and…
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We Come In Peace
It's an all new 4K corner as Barry reviews Dark Angel / I Come in Peace. Plus a very special tiki update and a spoiler free review of the new horror movie Long…
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Nobody's Taking our Booze
This week we have a whole ton of movie and TV reviews. Plus we weigh in on the LCBO Strike. A booze podcast must have comment!
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Collections Horror Stories VI with Alex Riebel
Alex is back with two more stories so horrific they probably should have stayed buried in the back of the rusty collections locker. But he dragged them out and…
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The Really Big Show
Nobody's talking about cilantro, but thankfully we are. Plus, we got really big books, really big 4Ks and really big reviews.
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Tough Feedback
This week we criticize the things we love, except for Barry and Linda's 20 year romance which we only celebrate. Tune in for all the details.
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The Mini Mansion Roundup
This week we share all the news that's fit to...say...from our in person hangout at the mini mansion. That includes GPT-4o, Stanley Cup rings and unfortunate…
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Greek Philosophy for Dummies
We bring up the great Greek thinkers, briefly. Then we pivot to stuff we think we know, like Whiskey, Pride and GPT-4.
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Stay Furious
We pack in the reviews as Barry talks Furiosa and Jason gushes over X-Men '97. Plus, more ripped from the headlines. We can all get behind that.
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Oasis or Mirage?
We take an unexpected turn into 90s bands, launch our new website and catch up on all things long weekends. Pour yourself a few and join in on the fun.
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Enter the Catacombs
What goes better with a house than an nice, cosy catacomb? Nothing, that's what. We get into all kinds of catacomb dreams this episode and even find time for…
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Falling for The Fall Guy
This week we review a couple of movies - The Fall Guy and The Bee Keeper. Plus what whiskey would you bring on a picnic? We dare to provide the answer you need…
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The Big Screw Job
Another complaint for the telecommunications industry. Exciting news in US fast food and updates, updates, updates!
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Bad Toe Great Show
It's an injury week for Jason but he plays through. Barry talks hockey and they both talk Star Trek.
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Titanic 2: The Next Day
We rip it all from the headlines as we ponder a possible Titanic sequel and admire some rather personal architecture. All that and more on this must hear…
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Go West Young Man
BTN takes us through his amazing trip to Edmonton, including a review of the often talked about ultimate neck pillow.
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Punk Rock with DJ Teenage Werewolf
The DJ is back after two years away (someplace). Rob Ferraz returns to run down the top five punk bands he's excited about and you'll want to give a listen to…
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Super Supplements and Ultimate Sleep
We talk about what's hot in the supplements you want to take to stay healthy. Plus, Barry has an all new sleep hack product that he swears will put you out…
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True Lies of the Abyss
Today's 4K corner spotlights a couple of James Cameron classics and we dig into the new Ghostbusters and a great idea for second run IMAX.
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Super (Sequel) Tuesday
It's time for a much needed review of Superman II and Superman III. We go into and beyond both movies.
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The Conan Chronicles
This ep we do a massive deep dive into the world of Conan with a side of whiskey as we review The Conan Chronicles 4K experience and the all new, all pricey…
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Collections Horror Stories V with Alex Riebel
It's an odour themed episode. That's probably about all you need in terms of a description.
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Best 4K Picture of the Year
A couple of standouts in 4K corner. Jason heaps praise on supplements and Barry shares his Florida adventure.
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Our Travel Show
Getting that travel bug? Well join us this week for our exclusive travel experience. Where we've been. Where we're going. We share all of it with you to make…
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Godzilla and BSG with The Movie Guy Rob Peets
The movie guy is back! Rob Peets joins us for a review of the very new Godzilla Minus One and the very not new Battle Star Gallactica 1970s feature film. How…
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A Harrowing Tale
This week Jason shares a fresh harrowing tale of survival. Respect the water. Plus, a preview of our upcoming Godzilla and BSG convo because one episode simply…
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Neo Noir
Neo Noir? Barry explains it all on 4K corner. Plus, Jason talks all things Omnibi. And we come together to give you some practical travel tips.
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Fitness For A Good Long Life with Andre Orlando
Trainer extraordinaire Andre Orlando is back to help us kick off our fitness goals in the best way in this all new episode. Learn the three tricks to living…
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For the Dictator Who Has Everything
We're planning Kim Jong Un's big birthday bash and you're invited! Plus 4K corner and Accountability corner. It's a jam packed festive episode!
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Tip Not Included
We talk tipping. It's everywhere, but should it be? Jason also reviews a classic Spider-Man gallery edition and we review great movies we never want to see…
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2024 Fab Focus
Happy 2024! Join us as we outline our key focus areas for the new year. They're better than resolutions! See where yours and ours line up this new year.
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Holiday Parenting Tips from Non-Parents
We're not parents and we're more than happy to share what we know. We also know about Blu-Rays and 4K experiences and we're happy to share those as well, on…
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Tim Dillon, Gravy Vessels and Doctor Who
This week we share all we learned from our evening seeing comedy legend-in-the-making Tim Dillon, including appropriate sized gravy bowls. Plus, 4K corner and…
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Spotify Wrapped 2023
It's our annual Spotify Wrapped countdown. Hear what was buzzing in our ears all year. Did the Strokes make Barry's top 5 again? Was Jonny Lang king of Jason's…
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If You Will It, It Is No Dream
We're willing things into existence. Lots of things. So many things! Plus, ripped from the headlines - gold toilets and battery powered planes. Plus, shots!
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How To Fall In Love By Christmas
In a rare Thursday record, Jason shares his experience acting in a Christmas movie with Teri Hatcher. Plus, we take you through our Black Friday treasures. Get…
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The Marvels with The Movie Guy Rob Peets
Barry and Rob saw The Marvels. Jason did not but knows the comics. Let's see how this spoiler filled review of the movie stacks up to the classic literature…
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New Tech, New Gym, Who Dis?
It's new tech day for Jason. New gym day for Barry. We're both extremely happy podcasters today.
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Franchise Fatigue
It's our 4th season. Thank YOU dear listener for sticking with us for over 150 episodes across 3 seasons. And we're just getting started. This week Barry…
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Deepest Darkest Fears
This week we delve deep into the old feelings drawer and dredge up fears from childhood and current day to share with you, our dear listeners, as we wrap up…
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You Gotta Keep ‘em Separated
This episode Barry takes us through the horror of his latest 4K purchase and Jason talks about all things toe spreader. Yep, pretty terrifying stuff and we…
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Collections Horror Stories IV with Alex Riebel
Alex is back with his most frightening horror stories yet from the collections world. Be afraid. Be very afraid!
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Friday the 13th with Brian Edwards
We go deep on the Friday the 13th franchise specifically reviewing two standout gems, part 4 and 6. And are you Team Cort or Team Tommy? You'll find out where…
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Cashing Sweet Novelty Cheques
We decide that everything should be paid for with novelty cheques. We also review some classic Who and talk Spotify, AI and Taylor Swift. Basically, it's all…
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90s Maxim Party!
Barry secures tickets to the party of the century...but what century? It's Maxim! Plus we talk living long and spending that time watching marathons. We pack a…
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Tantalizing Alien Life
We explore the deepest recesses of space as we go to the Apes source material and dissect some Alien films. Plus, what would it take to get you into outer…
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Fun and Games with Craig Zavitz
It's episode 150 and to celebrate we have Mister Football Craig Zavitz with us again for our annual NFL predictions episode. Barry and Craig are, as always…
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Uncomfortably Cheating
This week we get to the "bottom" of the cheating scandals that have rocked the chess world. Then we balance that with Barry's almost-wonderful weekend romp to…
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New News and Old Faves
We mix it up with some great updates on how Awful August and Pot Pause are trending. Then we review some classic shows you won't want to miss on DVD and BluRay.
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Distractions and Self-Congratulations
This week one of us distracted and the other one can't stop with the self-praise. We do come together long enough to give you our take on the Lizzo scandal, a…
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Pot Pause and the Swamp Thing's Dong
It's an overstuffed episode as Barry unpacks the new Swamp Thing 4K release with two full extra minutes of nudity. Then we update on Awful August and pile on a…
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Awful August
Bleak subjects with a bunch of levity. The passing of Pee Wee, Jason's "anything that tastes good" sabbatical, rough stages and cigarette warnings. It's all…
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GenV + San Fran + 50 = Fun!
Barry was in San Fran. Jason was in a trailer and turned 50. So much to unpack!
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Morning Shots are Always a Good Idea
We do our first ever AM shots and share tons of wisdom - from Brent Spiner liking our social posts to our take on serious(ish) social issues. We cover it all…
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Six Million Dollar Man and One Billion Dollar Beyonce
We talk Steve Austin, Beyonce and Aretha Franklin's will.
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The Indiana Jones Legacy
We gush all things Indiana Jones including a spoiler free review of Dial of Destiny.
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Pizza, Salsa and 30 Minute Parades
Barry's taking salsa lessons! Jason's spending a very short period of time at parades! And we rip more news from the headlines as we cover ancient pizzas and…
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Perfect Shots
This week we do the perfect shots and talk long commute times, the new Flash movie and Indiana Jones
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Good News All Around
We share some pretty great news including a new casting for Jason, a Governor's Ball extravaganza for Barry, a fav whiskey back in rotation, and more!
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High 90s For Happiness
We kick the happiness up a whole bunch of notches as we celebrate the debut of cursing on apple devices, and critique Sir Anthony Hopkins critique of his…