Best Adam Pranica Podcasts (2025)

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Ep.#452 - Summer Camp 1:18:40

2d ago1:18:40

1:18:40

The Flop House is headed to Summer Camp! A few weeks of sun, swimming, hiking, crafts -- we're gonna make each other SO MANY FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS that our circulation is gonna cut off! We're gonna have so much fu-- what? It's just a movie? But... it stars Diane Keaton, Alfre Woodard, and Kathy Bates, so with those actors it's gotta be at least a li…

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Thus Shat Zarathustra (ENT S3E2) 1:22:09

11h ago1:22:09

1:22:09

When the Entrepreneur is flying Winnie the Poo style through the expanse, anomalies bring them out of warp near a vessel full of deads. But when they’re boarded and robbed by space pirates, Captain Archer turns his prisoner into a plan to retrieve their booty. Who is going inside out first? What is the Cochran equation? Which two things will get yo…

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FH Mini 128 - Listener Roulette, with Hallie Haglund 45:42

9d ago45:42

45:42

Hallie joins the Flop House gang once more, to discuss random topics selected by YOU, the listeners! Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets! Go to factormeals.com/flop50off and use code flop50off to get 50% off, plus FREE shipping on your first box.By Dan McCoy, Elliott Kalan, Stuart Wellington, Hallie Haglund

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Pan Pain (ENT S3E1) 1:12:58

7d ago1:12:58

1:12:58

When the Entrepreneur is six weeks into the expanse, the Captain’s only lead is an unscrupulous foreman with a Xindi miner. But when Archer and Trip get trapped with the prisoner, their sewer-based escape ends tragically at a set of useless coordinates that push them deeper into the expanse. Where’s the fresh content for a Florence Nightingale foot…

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Ep.#451 - Better Man, with Hallie Haglund 1:50:44

16d ago1:50:44

1:50:44

Robbie Williams is a chimp. That's not an insult, just an accurate description of Better Man, from the director of past Flop House subject, The Greatest Showman. This one's the rare FH movie that was a critical success while being a financial flop -- will we agree with the critics? Oh, and we buried the lede: HALLIE'S BACK! Wikipedia page for Bette…

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The House of Duras Sucks (ENT S2E26) 1:16:18

14d ago1:16:18

1:16:18

When a clockwork probe shows up to give Florida a Prince Albert, the Entrepreneur is called back to Earth and Captain Archer learns that the Xindi have an even more deadly attack in store. But when they get permission to head back out towards the Delphic Expanse, T’Pol and the rest of the crew decide to stay aboard as Duras loses his last chance at…

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FH Mini 127 - Always Room for Giallo, with Alejandro Arbona 51:46

23d ago51:46

51:46

We're joined by longtime friend of the show (but first time on mic!) Alejandro Arbona, a 20-year veteran of comics editing and a comics writer himself, to discuss everyone's favorite extravagantly-perverse Italian thriller genre -- GIALLO. We discuss what defines a giallo and differentiates it from other sub-genres (and the slasher films it helped …

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Qo’noS Roadshow (ENT S2E25) 1:09:43

22d ago1:09:43

1:09:43

When Captain Archer gets kidnapped by a Tellarite bounty hunter, he’s slowly talked into delivering Archer to the Klingons with a means of escape. But as T’Pol gets sweaty in the decon chamber, Dr. Phlox comes up with a cure for her horny that avoids having to distribute cages to the crew. What do ants know? Why do shuttlepods have a shovel? Who ca…

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Ep.#450 - Unfrosted, with Alex Smith 1:25:21

30d ago1:25:21

1:25:21

We flashback to discuss a movie that was much-requested when it was first released, but just didn't fit into our schedule -- Jerry Seinfeld's baffling paean to the Pop Tart, Unfrosted, a film that throws an astounding cavalcade of comedy talent at ideas that seem (apologies) a bit undercooked. Also, we were blessed by the rare in-studio presence of…

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It Puts the Antimatter Into the Injector or It Gets the Hose Again (ENT S2E24) 1:01:46

1M ago1:01:46

1:01:46

When Captain Archer gets bad news involving A.G. Robinson and a mountain, his solo away mission to a dark matter nebular turns into story time with T’Pol in the the middle seat. But when she learns about their rivalry and how Robinson influenced Archer’s career, she suggests naming their big beautiful nebula after him as a fitting final tribute. Wh…

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FH Mini 126 - Impressionable Peaches 42:19

1M ago42:19

42:19

While we were all fortunate enough to record in-person, Stuart filled Dan and Elliott with booze and forced them to do celebrity "impressions." It's either our most fun episode or our most embarrassing! Or both! Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets!”By Dan McCoy, Stuart Wellington, Elliott Kalan

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Mental Overalls (ENT S2E23) 1:12:40

1M ago1:12:40

1:12:40

When a team of Lennie scientists finds Borgsicles under the ice, thawing them out and getting too close leads to new urges around base camp. But when the Entrepreneur gets sent to intercept by Admiral Forrest, Archer blows up their damn ship after closing the First Contact loop. Who needs to look at their own messy-ass starships? What’s the best wa…

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Ep.#449 - The Electric State 1:30:04

1M ago1:30:04

1:30:04

What's the deal with Netflix's The Electric State? Well, for one thing we know that IT'S ELECTRIC... boogie woogie woogie. But also, it's a movie arguing for the primacy of real-life connection that feels utterly algorithmically designed, what with its Chris Pratts and Millies Bobby Brown and cute robot pals, and it cost... $320 million?? That can'…

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The Third Meat (ENT S2E22) 1:09:40

1M ago1:09:40

1:09:40

When the Entrepreneur stops by a hypergiant star, they get to know a gregarious alien species that’s very generous with their tech. But when the two captains take a field trip and Tucker goes rouge with a Vissian, the implications for First Contact put everyone on the edge. How high can the writers’ room count? Where do cogenitors poop at the airpo…

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FH Mini 125 - Cinematic Mechanics 58:08

2M ago58:08

58:08

Elliott puts on his greasy overalls to look under the filmic hood, as we figure out what makes a good "robot movie," ask why Heartbeeps was a bad one, and see if we can pull out the robot defibrillator to restore its cinematic heartbeep. Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets!” Go to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to la…

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Sub-Grappler Technology (ENT S2E21) 1:12:49

2M ago1:12:49

1:12:49

When a group of Denobulan scientists needs rescuing underground, an away team covered in spelunking gear explores a different type of Star Trek cave. But when an injured Antaran refuses treatment by Dr. Phox, Captain Know-It-All forces them to take one small step toward reconciliation. What is the golden death triangle of sadness? How do you keep a…

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Ep.#448 - Heartbeeps 1:14:56

2M ago1:14:56

1:14:56

We tie a bow around Max Fun Drive 2025 and our “Movies Without Spider-Man” series with (?) Paul Schrader's (?) magnum opus, Heartbeeps. It's the classic tale of a guy robot and a girl robot in love and also there's a bad stand-up comic robot and a mean cop robot and a baby robot and Andy Kaufman does one of the world's most irritating voices and wh…

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Thick Forrest (ENT S2E20) 1:11:03

2M ago1:11:03

1:11:03

When the Entrepreneur gets diverted to watch some hot space action, Mayweather asks for leave to visit his family on the Horizon. But when his father’s sudden death places Paul Mayweather in a position of authority, working together to save the ship from space pirates gives the brothers hope for the future. How does Travis maintain his abs? What ar…

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Ep.#447 - Venom: The Last Dance 1:18:32

2M ago1:18:32

1:18:32

“Movies Without Spider-Man” Max Fun drive continues (please consider supporting our show!) with the thrilling (?) conclusion (??) of the Venom saga -- Venom: The Last Dance, the touching story of a boy and the black sentient goo he wears on his body that sometimes eats people's heads. There's one more week of Max Fun Drive — check out our event cal…

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SUPER SECRET ANNOUNCEMENT 3:07

2M ago3:07

3:07

Dan reveals a WEIRD and possibly EXTREMELY COMPLEX FOR HIM TO PUT TOGETHER stretch goal for this year's Max Fun Drive! Become a supporting member of Maximum Fun and help keep our show going and independent by visiting maximumfun.org/join today!By Dan McCoy, Stuart Wellington, Elliott Kalan

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SlopTales Teaser! 8:34

2M ago8:34

8:34

Here's a little taste of what's awaiting Max Fun members in the member bonus feed -- an all-new roleplaying adventure from gamemaster Stuart! In this edition, Dan, Elliott, and fan favorite guest Zhubin Parang play beachfront restaurant staff, on the first night of summer, trying to make it through a busy shift... but CHAOS is on the menu! If you'd…

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Dan McCoy joins MFD Spring Break 1:19:17

2M ago1:19:17

1:19:17

It’s not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!! Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea…

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K’Arnold K’Palmer (ENT S2E19) 55:18

2M ago55:18

55:18

When Archer gets put on trial for helping refugees in need, his simple country Klingon lawyer requires some inspiration to mount a defense. But when the magistrate’s ruling doesn’t feel like justice, a courtroom outburst sends both of them to the dilithium mines. What’s the spiky bird of Qo'noS? How do Klingon courts make money? Where was Kolos bor…

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Ep.#446 - Kraven the Hunter 1:46:54

2M ago1:46:54

1:46:54

We start out our special "Films Without Spider-Man" theme month (in honor of Max Fun Drive -- please consider supporting our show!) with one of the more ostentatiously-Spider-Man-free films of last year: Kraven the Hunter. C'mon, Kraven, we KNOW you guys know one another--remember that last hunt? Just swallow your pride and phone Spidey to drop by!…

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What if Jambi Box, but Orange? (Q&A with Ben and Adam) 1:17:36

2M ago1:17:36

1:17:36

When MaxFun Drive is around the corner and the Friends of DeSoto have questions, Ben and Adam sit down with producer Wynde to see what answers they can find. But when all of the accessories are the same color and video game lines get drawn in the sand, nostalgia and redundancy keep the pod sausage factory humming. Which aircraft probably costs extr…

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Ice Desk (ENT S2E18) 1:16:24

2M ago1:16:24

1:16:24

When a huge chode ship approaches the Entrepreneur, Captain Archer assembles a team to investigate its gaping maw immediately. But when wispy beings start inhabiting members of the crew, their strange experiences and after-school special behavior make another mass retreat to the catwalk necessary. How could Reed be caught unawares? Which wisp shoul…

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FH Mini 124 - Bad Movie Godfathers, with Harry Medved and Harry Pallenberg 52:02

3M ago52:02

52:02

We welcome one of the godfathers of bad movie culture, Harry Medved, of the seminal books "The Fifty Worst Films of All Time" and "The Golden Turkey Awards," and discuss his PBS show "Locationland" where he and comedian Dana Gould visited the filming sites for Plan 9 From Outer Space! And we also spend a little time talking to Locationland producer…

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Iron Eagle (1986) with Adam Pranica 58:54

2M ago58:54

58:54

Get every episode of Bill and Robs at https://patreon.com/billandrobs Listen to Adam's Podcasts The Greatest Generation, Greatest Trek, and Wholesome Break the sound barrier. When Doug’s father, an Air Force Pilot, is shot down by MiGs belonging to a radical Middle Eastern state, no one seems able to get him out. Doug finds Chappy, an Air Force Col…

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It’s Always a Rainy Day at the Dog Shit Factory (ENT S2E17) 1:01:47

3M ago1:01:47

1:01:47

When Captain Archer and Commander Tucker get snatched out of their shuttlepod, they’re placed on a prison transport ship with an unspeakably dangerous criminal. But when his Con Air plan goes into action and Archer somehow manages to impress him, refusing to go back to Canamar is the last decision he’ll make. Whose poop is so hard that it snapped a…

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Star Trek: Section 31, with Ben Harrison and Adam Pranica 1:43:00

3M ago1:43:00

1:43:00

Wow! The first new Star Trek movie in eight years! What's that you say? Oh. TV movie? And it's less a "movie" and more a "we were going to develop a new series and that fell through so we made it a one-off, 90 minute thing?" Huh. Well, Star Trek: Section 31 may not be a "movie" in the same way we've used that word for most of its existence, but it …

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Don’t Lindelof Me, Bro (ENT S2E16) 1:13:31

3M ago1:13:31

1:13:31

When the Entrepreneur finds a tin can tumbling through space, they bring it aboard and start dropping things down its impossibly deep hatch. But when the Suliban and the Tholians both show up and start fighting over the pod, unknown future people finally collect their shit after which the NX-01 isn’t even worth a torpedo. When does an extra 5mm mak…

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FH mini 123 - 80s Goofs 31:34

3M ago31:34

31:34

The Goofmaster returns to quiz Stuart and Elliott about some IMDb "Goofs" from 1980's movies that didn't live up to the standards of viewers with enough free time to log movie goofs on IMDb. There’s been SO MUCH DEMAND for FlopTV that — you know what? — we’re going to leave episodes up for an extra two weeks, so that late buyers can still have the …

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Ghost in the Shell (1995) — Love Machines Episode 5 1:00:10

3M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

To hear this entire series please subscribe to https://patreon.com/billandrobs It found a voice… Now it needs a body. In the year 2029, the barriers of our world have been broken down by the net and by cybernetics, but this brings new vulnerability to humans in the form of brain-hacking. When a highly-wanted hacker known as ‘The Puppetmaster’ begin…

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Eight Years’ Worth of RumChata (ENT S2E15) 57:36

3M ago57:36

57:36

When the Vulcans and the Andorians start fighting over the same shitty planet, Captain Archer gets called in on special diplomatic duty and no one really knows why. But when Shran releases a hostage and tries to open a conversation with Ambassador Soval, Suzie Plakson breaks rank and reveals she’s a war-hungry anti-Vulcite. Which superhero do you w…

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Ep.#444 - Here 1:21:41

3M ago1:21:41

1:21:41

A lot of stuff happened... HERE. Well. Not that much stuff, actually. Like, six couples lived here. Most of them were pretty boring. But at one point there were dinosaurs! That's pretty cool, right? Anyway, enjoy our discussion of the latest installment in Robert Zemeckis's inexplicable slide from "can do no wrong" to "can do ... wrong!" There’s be…

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