Ryan
Co-Host of The Weekly Substandard Expanded Universe
Ryan has hosted 143 Episodes.
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Episode 65: The SSEU: A Marriage Story
January 21st, 2020 | 53 mins 43 secs
a marriage story, adam driver, altuve, astros, laura dern, mlb, scarlett johansson
We might not do any single topic better than any other podcast, but we do ten topics better than any other podcast. If you're bored with a topic on this episode, wait 5 minutes and it changes. Everything from the Astros to A Marriage Story to nudity on treadmills and appliances
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Episode 64: The SSEU Ranks the Decade
January 13th, 2020 | 1 hr 12 mins
On this episode, our beloved (by some) hosts rank their favorite movies from the past decade. Spoiler: the lists are heavy on Christopher Nolan. Chris also talks about his trip to Minnesota and Thomas has questions about Texas infrastructure.
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Episode 63: It's A Wonderful Podcast: Pottersville
December 25th, 2019 | 1 hr 6 mins
christmas, home alone, pottersville
Our beloved hosts celebrate Christmas together with Jason Cooper and talk Christmas Quadrants, top Christmas movies, and take a deep dive into a new Christmas classic.
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Episode 62: The Rock, Mandalorian, and the Library
December 18th, 2019 | 58 mins 15 secs
In this episode, our beloved hosts gush over The Rock (because who doesn't), start to talk about the Mandalorian, and Chris explains to Ryan how one checks out a book at the library.
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Episode 61: You're Welcome: Moana and Frozen 2
December 2nd, 2019 | 1 hr 4 mins
disney, frozen, frozen 2, maui, moana
Our beloved hosts are joined by Shannon Last to chat about Moana and a few impressions of Frozen 2. There's singing!
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Episode 60: The SSEU Does Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
November 27th, 2019 | 1 hr 40 mins
anakin skywalker, episode one, obi-wan kenobi, star wars
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.
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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.
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Episode 58: Baseball, Kanye, and Peaky Blinders
November 8th, 2019 | 58 mins 54 secs
astros, kanye, nationals, peaky blinders
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?
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Episode 57: Birthday Parties, Halloween, and Belle Delphine
October 27th, 2019 | 59 mins 16 secs
archer, belle delphine, gamergirl, halloween, patriot
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.
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Episode 56: Kansas and Downsizing
October 22nd, 2019 | 2 hrs 1 min
downsizing, guns, hunting, joker, kansas
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.
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Episode 55: The 13th Podcast
October 11th, 2019 | 1 hr 20 mins
antonio banderas, heb, self-checkout, song
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.
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Episode 54: The Fellowship of the Podcast
October 3rd, 2019 | 1 hr 2 mins
lord of the rings, tolkien, virginia, west virginia
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.
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Episode 53: The American, Streaming, and Moviegoing
September 24th, 2019 | 1 hr 5 mins
george clooney, netflix, quibi, the american
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.
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Episode 52: Jon Gruden, D23, and Comic-Con Re...
September 16th, 2019 | 1 hr 11 mins
comic-con, d23, jon gruden, oakland raiders
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.
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Episode 51: Thanksgiving Every Day and Mortal Engines
September 10th, 2019 | 2 hrs 22 mins
christian rivers, jim swift, mortal engines, peter jackson, woodbridge
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.
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Episode 50: Luck's Run Out for EDtv
September 2nd, 2019 | 1 hr 13 mins
andrew luck, edtv, indiana, indianpolis colts, matthew mcconaughey, ron howard
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.