The Weekly Substandard Expanded Universe

Episode 61: You're Welcome: Moana and Frozen 2

December 2nd, 2019  |  1 hr 4 mins

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Our beloved hosts are joined by Shannon Last to chat about Moana and a few impressions of Frozen 2. There's singing!

Episode 60: The SSEU Does Star Wars: The Phantom Menace

November 27th, 2019  |  1 hr 40 mins

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This episode has been anticipated by many but dreaded by even more. We are excited to give you the SSEU Podcast on Episode One with special guest Tysen Olsen.

Episode 59: Shake Shack and Lifehacks

November 14th, 2019  |  51 mins 15 secs

Chris has a report from the SSEU/SBEU meetup in the Twin Cities and Thomas realises that he's an old. We also talk about how to keep your windshield clean from ice and give an update on shows that we're watching.

Episode 58: Baseball, Kanye, and Peaky Blinders

November 8th, 2019  |  58 mins 54 secs

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One of the hosts overslept. Thomas is confused about baseball. What's ERA? Chris has been watching movies again. What's up with Kanye's new album?

Episode 57: Birthday Parties, Halloween, and Belle Delphine

October 27th, 2019  |  59 mins 16 secs

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The boys are flying trio (without a guest) on this week's episode. They chat about god knows how many topics, including birthday parties, how to be a good and detail-oriented parent, Halloween, and Patriot.

Episode 56: Kansas and Downsizing

October 22nd, 2019  |  2 hrs 1 min

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Tim joins the podcast to chat about hunting and guns in Kansas. Thomas appears confused about where in the world Omaha is. Chris has another advice column. Ryan (and Thomas) are annoyed at the coverage surrounding Joker. Everyone's seen Downsizing.

Episode 55: The 13th Podcast

October 11th, 2019  |  1 hr 20 mins

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Have you ever wondered about the best strategy for self-checkout? Ryan's got you covered. The podcast also invites the SSEU's official poetry and singer-songwriter back for a very special appearance. Our hosts also discuss Antonio Banderas' performance in The 13th Warrior.

Episode 54: The Fellowship of the Podcast

October 3rd, 2019  |  1 hr 2 mins

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The podcast is proud to welcome Southwest Virginia's foremost Tolkien scholar to the podcast to chat about Tolkien, Lord of the Rings, Virginia, West Virginia, and New York City. Chris finally remembers what he forgot on the previous episode and confuses Thomas by giving a plot summary of a different book. Give it a listen.

Episode 53: The American, Streaming, and Moviegoing

September 24th, 2019  |  1 hr 5 mins

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On this episode of the podcast, the guys chat about The American, Thomas goes on a rant about kids in politics, the future of streaming services, and Chris wonders out loud about why people go to movie premieres.

Episode 52: Jon Gruden, D23, and Comic-Con Re...

September 16th, 2019  |  1 hr 11 mins

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On his first appearance on the podcast, Ming talked with the boys about Comic-Con and how it actually works. He joins the podcast again to chat about the conventions that he has recently visited and, perhaps most importantly, his Woody. Jon Gruden phones in to the podcast and counts while Chris has become obsessed with space poop. Also, more of Judge Jeanine.

Episode 51: Thanksgiving Every Day and Mortal Engines

September 10th, 2019  |  2 hrs 22 mins

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The boys are joined by The Bulwark's Jim Swift to chat about life in Woodbridge, D.C., politics, and the Free Beacon. They have also watched Mortal Engines so that you won't have to.

Episode 50: Luck's Run Out for EDtv

September 2nd, 2019  |  1 hr 13 mins

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Ryan, a Hoosier born and raised, has feelings about Andrew Luck's retirement. Chris tries to remember things again. Piper makes a guest appearance. Thomas is in favor of background checks. Is Ron Howard trash? Bonus: Prison Basketball.

Episode 49: The Blank Check, Fantasy Football, and The Boys

August 26th, 2019  |  1 hr 10 mins

The gang's all here! They talk about the Blank Check Podcast, the SSEU Fantasy Draft, The Boys, Archer, bears, Costco, and have some bracket thoughts.

Episode 48: The Most Ambitious Bracket

August 20th, 2019  |  1 hr 5 mins

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In this episode, Thomas and Chris are joined by Jason to discuss the upcoming bracket. They also have time to revisit the question of what a movie star actually is, talk about how old Chris' wife is, and the trip that Thomas recently took to the Grand Canyon. Perhaps more importantly though, there's a poop story.

Episode 47: Once Upon A Time In Hollywood and Quentin Tarantino

August 10th, 2019  |  53 mins 18 secs

Everyone, all four boys on the podcast this week, has been to see Tarantino's new movie. They talk about it, Tarantino's filmography, and more on this week's pirate episode.

Episode 46: Succession, Blackadder, and Trevor Bauer

July 31st, 2019  |  46 mins 10 secs

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We can once again expect long monologues with Chris back on the podcast. Chris talks about having been on the podcast injured reserve, Thomas has visited a quintessential American establishment, and there is more baseball talk than anyone could possibly ask for.