Best Novice Elitists Podcasts (2025)

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TT#19 The Abyss [Novice Elitists Presents...] 2:38:21

21h ago2:38:21

2:38:21

ProgNeg Bonus Release: "Terminal Take" #19 It's Prognosis Negative Featuring Caleb, Eric, and Isaac. This episode is a bonus reupload from The Novice Elitists Film Podcast covering the third in their series of covering all the films by James Cameron, this time looking at The Abyss (1989). ProgNeg will return with future episodes of The Reboot Era, …

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Superman: Red Son (2003) (Comic book Discussion) 2:29:58

3d ago2:29:58

2:29:58

The DC retrospective roars its way back onto the TNE feed, as Isaac and Caleb return to their long running Superman series as they approach the final curtain call. Superman: Red Son is the last of the DC animated movies they're covering in their superman retrospective, but before they get to that, first they have to look at the 2003 comic that insp…

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TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #138 (Star Trek films, Biopics, and 80s Fetishization ft. Isaac & Eric) 1:13:55

6d ago1:13:55

1:13:55

Isaac and Eric are back in the bar yet again, this time carrying on several subjects that have come up frequently in the Speakeasy. Biopics once again find their way under the microscope, as does the presentation of period settings in films, specifically on the 1980s. They also discuss their experience with Star Trek on tv as well as on the silver …

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Thundercats: "Exodus" (1985) 1:08:17

17d ago1:08:17

1:08:17

Isaac and Eric continue their recent trip to Pilotsville as they jump into their second pilot from an 1980s animated series, this time looking at Thundercats! What will they think of one? Find out now! This episode was recorded on Jan. 6th, 2025. Email the show at [email protected] or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader And follow C…

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TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #136 (Isaac's Marvel Embargo, Joss Whedon, and Big Bend National Park ft. Isaac & Eric) 45:27

20d ago45:27

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Isaac and Eric are back in the bar as they chat about a number of different topics, with a major focus on the MCU. They also discuss the Saw franchise, Joss Whedon's career, and the MCU. This episode was recorded on Oct. 28th, 2024.By The Novice Elitists

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TT #18 Aliens (1986) [Novice Elitists Presents...] 2:56:30

29d ago2:56:30

2:56:30

ProgNeg Bonus Release: "Terminal Take" #18 It's Prognosis Negative Featuring Caleb, Eric, and Isaac. This episode is a bonus reupload from The Novice Elitists Film Podcast covering the first in their series of covering all the films by James Cameron, this time looking at Aliens (1986). ProgNeg will return with future episodes of The Reboot Era, but…

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Above the Law (1988) 1:30:00

1M ago1:30:00

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Caleb and Isaac return to the next leg of their Year of the Dragon series, as they kick off their five part look at the early career of (in)famous akido screen legend, Steven Seagall. How will compare to our previous two martial arts superstars? Find out now! Email the show at [email protected] or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader…

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TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #134 (Discussing Batman Video Games ft. Isaac & Caleb) 33:35

1M ago33:35

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Isaac and Caleb are back in the bar for a bite sized bonus episode, as they discuss their experience with the output of Batman video games from the past 16 years. They also discuss some of their thoughts on what the future has in store for the series. This episode was recorded on August 8th, 2024. Email the show at [email protected] or re…

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Tales of the Jedi (2022) 2:12:52

1M ago2:12:52

2:12:52

Isaac and Eric are back in the bar as they once again return to the world of Star Wars television! But unlike the last time we ventured into Disney Plus Star Wars tv, without Caleb and Steve in tow, will this create a different dynamic? And how will Isaac respond to being forced to contend with his (previously) long time nemesis, Dave Filoni?! Find…

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TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #131 (Broadway Across Canada's Frozen (2024) ft. Isaac & Caleb) 1:18:56

2M ago1:18:56

1:18:56

Caleb and Isaac are back in the bar to discuss yet another stage production, this time looking at their visit to the Queen Elizabeth Theater to watch Broadway Across Canada's production of Frozen! What did they think when they went to this back in July of last year? Will Caleb ever get these stage production speakeasys out in timely manner? Probabl…

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TT #17 The Killing (1956) [Novice Elitists Presents...] 1:51:04

2M ago1:51:04

1:51:04

ProgNeg Bonus Release: "Terminal Take" #17 It's Prognosis Negative Featuring Caleb and Eric. This episode is a bonus release of Eric's appearance on The Novice Elitists Film Podcast covering the second in their series of covering all the films by Stanley Kubrick, this time looking at The Killing (1956). ProgNeg will return with future episodes of T…

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Robot Carnival (1987) 1:28:38

2M ago1:28:38

1:28:38

Caleb and Isaac continue their Anime Anthologies series, looking at another entry featuring the works of Katsuhiro Otomo! Robot Carnival delivers a somewhat more unified scope in it's collection of 9 shorts. What will your hosts think of this one? Find out now! This episode was recorded on Mar. 10th, 2024. Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.…

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TT #16 The Terminator (1984) [Novice Elitists Presents...] 2:05:53

2M ago2:05:53

2:05:53

ProgNeg Bonus Release: "Terminal Take" #16 It's Prognosis Negative Featuring Caleb and Isaac. This episode is a bonus reupload from The Novice Elitists Film Podcast covering the first in their series of covering all the films by James Cameron, this time looking at The Terminator (1984). ProgNeg will return with future episodes of The Reboot Era, bu…

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TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #111 (Dredd, High Frame Rate Films, and more ft. Sean, Eric & Caleb) 25:54

2M ago25:54

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Sean and Eric join Caleb in the bar for yet another bonus episode, this time for a more bite sized edition. The three discuss movies they've watched recently, such as Dredd (2012), The Hours, and more. They also discuss High Frame Rate and how they think it's worked out so far in recent releases. This episode was recorded on Nov. 23rd, 2023. Email …

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A Clockwork Orange (1971) {Stanley Kubrick Retrospective} 3:01:16

2M ago3:01:16

3:01:16

Caleb and Eric once again return to their long running Kubrick retrospective, this time arriving at A Clockwork Orange! Isaac joins them again discuss this one, coming in for his first time seeing it. What will your hosts think of this one? Find out now! This episode was recorded on Sept. 29th, 2024. Email the show at [email protected] or…

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TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #128 (Dune Adaptations, Bond Films and Blockbusters ft. Eric & Caleb) 31:45

3M ago31:45

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Eric and Caleb are back in the bar for yet another bonus episode compiled from various recordings during 2024. Here they discuss a topic they've nearly exhausted at this point, Dune adaptations! But apart from that well tread road, they also discuss their thoughts on modern blockbusters, James Bond films and more! This episode was mostly recorded o…

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Flyin' Solo #7: Books Caleb Read in 2024 (Part Three - The Final Chapter) 49:57

3M ago49:57

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Flyin' Solo soars it's way back for the last of Caleb's series looking at all the books he read in 2024. This one picks up with Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and includes several standouts such as The Lost World (1995), Woman in the Dunes, and more. Series he was following at such as Meg, Aliens, and the Thrawn Trilogy all have more entries her…

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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: "The Diamond Ray of Disappearance" (1983) 1:20:25

3M ago1:20:25

1:20:25

Isaac and Eric are back together yet again to discuss some more 80s animated television, this time taking look at the pilot to the 1983 series, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe! This episode was recorded on Jan. 6th, 2025. Email the show at [email protected] or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader And follow Caleb and Isaac on …

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TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #130 (Revisiting The Hobbit Trilogy ft. Caleb & Isaac) 47:40

3M ago47:40

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Caleb and Isaac are back in the bar as Isaac interviews Caleb on his recent rewatch of Peter Jackson's Hobbit Trilogy. It had been nearly a decade since he'd seen the first two, and he'd never seen the second. What will he think this time around? Find out now! This episode was recorded on July 15th, 2024. Email the show at [email protected]…

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TT #15 Killer's Kiss (1955) [Novice Elitists Presents...] 1:33:52

3M ago1:33:52

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ProgNeg Bonus Release: "Terminal Take" #15 It's Prognosis Negative Featuring Caleb and Eric. This episode is a bonus release of Eric's appearance on The Novice Elitists Film Podcast covering the second in their series of covering all the films by Stanley Kubrick, this time looking at Killer's Kiss (1955). ProgNeg will return with future episodes of…

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My Sweet Audrina & The Glass Hotel (Book Discussion) 1:17:35

3M ago1:17:35

1:17:35

The 2025 wave of book discussions continue as Brianna and Caleb return for this years annual look at their favorite books from the previous year! This year, Caleb has chosen the 1982 novel My Sweet Audrina and Brianna chose the 2020 novel The Glass Hotel. What will they think of these two? Find out now! This episode was recorded on Feb. 18th, 2025.…

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TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #125 (Godzilla, Wrestling, Video Games and More! ft Isaac & Caleb) 56:27

3M ago56:27

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Caleb and Isaac are back with another composite-style bonus episode, this was covering a wide range of topics! They cover some of their history with watching wrestling, as well as 70s Godzilla films, inverted controls in video games, and more! *Editors Note: The image you should be able to see with this episode is related to a segment discussing St…

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Neo Tokyo (1987) 1:33:22

4M ago1:33:22

1:33:22

Isaac and Caleb are back in the bar to discuss some more anime, this time kicking off a four part series covering all the anthology films featuring a short by Katsuhiro Otomo. Join us as we discuss the the 1987 anthology, Neo Tokyo! If you've not seen the film and are unable to track down a legal copy, you can watch the film here: Neo Tokyo (1987) …

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Flyin' Solo #6: Books Caleb Read in 2024 (Part Two) 58:05

4M ago58:05

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Caleb is back for the second part of his breakdown on the books he read in 2024! This time stepping away from his main book playlist, this time looking at the random books he tossed into the mix.By The Novice Elitists

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ProgNeg #49 The Turning Point (1952) 1:08:32

4M ago1:08:32

1:08:32

CRIME: It's Prognosis Negative Episode Four Nine, featuring Sean, Isaac, and Eric. Join us as we take a look at the 1952 crime film, The Turning Point. Dive in and discover if we go type O Neg or Pos! This is a Non-canonical ProgNeg. This discussion was recorded on Jan. 29th, 2025. WARNING: This discussion contains miscellaneous SPOILERS pertaining…

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Superman: Unbound (2013) Commentary 1:23:43

4M ago1:23:43

1:23:43

Isaac and Caleb continue their look at Geoff Johns Brainac arc by turning their attention to the 2013 adaption of that comic, in Superman: Unbound! Will your hosts like this entry in our long running Superman series? Find out now! This episode was recorded on Apr. 29th, 2024. Email the show at [email protected] or reach out to us on twitt…

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Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964) Commentary 1:44:32

5M ago1:44:32

1:44:32

#23 The Monster Mash series soars back onto the TNE feed, as Isaac, Caleb and Eric arrive at another Godzilla milestone by the covering the 1964 classic, Mothra vs. Godzilla! What will your hosts think of this one? Find out now! This episode was recorded on Jan 4th, 2025. Email the show at [email protected] or reach out to us on twitter @…

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Superman: Brainiac (2008) (Comic Book Discussion) 1:25:53

5M ago1:25:53

1:25:53

Caleb and Isaac make their long awaited return to their Superman series, this time arriving at the final stages of their 20 part series! For their penultimate Comic/Adaptation pairing, we're looking at the Brainiac storyline from Geoff Johns run on Action Comics (2006-2009) that was adapted into Superman Unbound (2013). What will your hosts think o…

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TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #143 (James Gunn's Superman - First Trailer thoughts) 29:47

5M ago29:47

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Isaac and Caleb are back in the bar, this time to discuss the trailer for the upcoming return of Superman to the big screen! Isaac has many thoughts and speculations on the potential for this new film, and Caleb joins give the scant bit of thoughts he still has raddling in his school/work addled mind. This episode was recorded on Dec. 27th, 2024. E…

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TT #14 Fear and Desire (1952) [Novice Elitists Presents...] 1:42:33

5M ago1:42:33

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ProgNeg Bonus Release: "Terminal Take" #14 It's Prognosis Negative Featuring Caleb and Eric. This episode is a bonus release of Eric's appearance on The Novice Elitists Film Podcast covering Fear and Desire (1952). ProgNeg will return with future episodes of The Reboot Era, but until then we will be releasing several of Eric's recent collaboration …

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Flyin' Solo #5 (Books Caleb Read in 2024 - Part 1) 53:24

5M ago53:24

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Flyin' Solo roars back onto the TNE podcast feed as Caleb begins his three part series of discussing all the books he read/listened to in 2024. In this first episode he discusses the 21 books on his reading playlist, "To Your Scattered Bodies Go, The Stars!" Some of the books included: Foundation, Jurassic Park, Horus Rising, Do Andriods Dream of E…

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Lone Wolf McQuade (1983) 1:30:32

5M ago1:30:32

1:30:32

The Year of the Dragon continues, closing out Isaac & Caleb's coverage of 5 films featuring American martial arts icon, Chuck Norris! This time looking at the film that inspired his most well known role, as we look at the story of a Texan Lone Ranger and the struggles that entails. Join us as we discuss Lone Wolf McQuade! This episode was recorded …

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TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #123 (The 2024 Oscar's, 90s Disaster Movies and More ft. Isaac & Caleb) 33:05

5M ago33:05

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Pulling out another lost episode from the TNE Archive, we present a discussion from Mar. 13th, 2024. Here Isaac & Caleb discussed the line up of films nominated in the 2024 oscars, as well as Caleb's thoughts on the boom of disaster movies in the 90s. Email the show at [email protected] or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader And fol…

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The Transformers: "War Dawn" (1985) 1:21:54

6M ago1:21:54

1:21:54

Isaac and Eric are back in the bar for the second part of their duology covering episodes from the original Transformers series. What will they think of War Dawn? Only one way to find out. This episode was recorded on Nov. 18th, 2024. Email the show at [email protected] or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader And follow Caleb and Isa…

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TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #141 (New Years Rocking Eve with Your Boys from the NE ft. Isaac & Caleb) 2:05:41

6M ago2:05:41

2:05:41

Caleb and Isaac are back for their final episodes of 2024, and they're ending this year with yet another TNE New Years celebration! They discuss the films they saw this year, video games they've played, books they've read and more! They also announce some scheduling changes for the new year. This episode was recorded on Dec. 22nd, 2024. Email the s…

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Bunny (2019) (Book Discussion) [Mona Awad] 58:32

6M ago58:32

58:32

Brianna and Caleb return for another book discussion, this time following up their previous entry in this series by looking at another novel by Canadian author Mona Awad! What will they think of Bunny, her debut novel? Hit play and find out! This episode was recorded Oct. 26th, 2024. What was your favorite book of the year? Let your hosts know over…

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TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #108 (Hadestown & The Marvels ft. Isaac & Caleb) 1:03:12

6M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

Spring has arrived (extremely) early here at the TNE archives and our interns have been hard at work digging around the dusty bins and cockroach infested files (we need Isaac to get out his gloves and cleaning mask again!). And for the first release they've put together, we go back all the way to November 2023, as Isaac interviews Caleb on his rece…

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Santa vs. The Snowman (1997) 52:30

6M ago52:30

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Isaac and Caleb continue their christmas festivities as Isaac breaks out his surprise pick, the 1997 animated special Santa vs. The Snowman! (Formally known as Santa vs. The Snowman 3D, our second Christmas pick that previously had 3D in the title after The Nutcracker in 3D, which we covered back in 2020. Join us as we discuss this short Christmas …

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ProgNeg #48 Night of the Comet 2:32:42

6M ago2:32:42

2:32:42

ALONE?: It's Prognosis Negative Episode Four Eight, featuring Caleb, Sean, Eric and a brand new host for this feed, Ike! Join us as we find ourselves once again at the end of the world as we discuss the 1984 film, The Night of the Comet. Dive in and discover if we go type O Neg or Pos! This is a Non-canonical ProgNeg, released out of sequence. This…

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Black Christmas (1974) 1:33:21

6M ago1:33:21

1:33:21

Christmas has arrived on the TNE feed as Caleb & Isaac are doing things a bit different this year by both of them have a holiday themed pick in their stockings. And what better way to start the season off then by some holiday horror, as Caleb breaks out his pick, Black Christmas! This episode was recorded on Nov. 30th, 2024. Email the show at theno…

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The Transformers: "The Search for Alpha Trion" 1:15:01

7M ago1:15:01

1:15:01

Isaac and Eric are back in the bar to officially kick off their retooled Transformers series! But rather than starting off with one of the films, they're turning to their eye to the series that kicked it all off by covering two episodes from the original Transformers series! The first of which we present now, with "The Search for Alpha Trion." This…

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The Quest for Camelot (1998) 1:23:19

7M ago1:23:19

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Another milestone has been crossed as Caleb and Isaac return to the bar to discuss another 90s animated film, as Isaac continues his tradition of pulling out animated childhood favorites to celebrate the arrival of another 100 episode marker. That's right folks, we have arrived at number 300! Will The Quest for Camelot live up to Isaac's 20 year ol…

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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010) Commentary 2:05:29

7M ago2:05:29

2:05:29

Isaac and Caleb return to the TNE Arcade for yet another film based on a video game property, and this time it's a game series neither have ever played! Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time debuted in theaters to a resounding shrug. Will your hosts find something worth remembering in this semi-forgotten film, or will it join the ranks of discarded t…

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TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #137 (Transformers One ft. Eric & Isaac) 54:41

7M ago54:41

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Isaac and Eric are in the bar just the two of them, and Isaac begins his secret plan to restart the Transformers retrospective, as The Transformers Redux series! But before he can get to that, first he corners Eric in the bar and interviews him on his (then) recent viewing of Transformers One. What did he think on a first viewing? Find out now! Thi…

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Dracula: Sovereign of the Damned (1980) {Marvel Anime Oddballs} 1:25:58

7M ago1:25:58

1:25:58

The Marvel retrospective explodes on the TNE feed, as Caleb and Isaac kick off their Anime Oddballs series! Before Howard the Duck kicked down the doors to theatrical Marvel releases, tv movies ruled the roost for capturing everybody's favorite Marvel heroes in motion. But is Tomb of Dracula anyone's favorite? Join your hosts as they discuss the 19…

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TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #136 (Introducing the Marvel Retrospective ft Isaac & Caleb) 22:15

7M ago22:15

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Isaac and Caleb are back in the bar, following up on the trend of introducing a brand new series in it's own standalone special. Long in the annuals of TNE history, has Isaac bemoaned the direction of the MCU, and Marvel films in general, but due to his 10 year long Embargo, the last one he saw was in 2018. How does he feel at the prospect of not j…

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An Eye for an Eye (1981) {Chuck Norris Series} 1:30:15

8M ago1:30:15

1:30:15

Caleb and Isaac continue their Year of the Dragon, as they take a look at their penultimate entry in the Chuck Norris series, An Eye for an Eye! After enjoying the last two films, will there be more division on this next entry? Find out now! This episode was recorded on Oct. 12th, 2024. Email the show at [email protected] or reach out to …

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ProgNeg #44 The World, The Flesh and the Devil 1:40:24

8M ago1:40:24

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ALONE: It's Prognosis Negative Episode Four Four, featuring Caleb, Sean and Eric. Join us as we find ourselves alone at the end of the world as we discuss the 1959 film, The World, The Flesh, and the Devil. Dive in and discover if we go type O Neg or Pos! This is a Non-canonical ProgNeg, released out of sequence. This discussion was recorded on Nov…

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The Octogon (1980) {Chuck Norris Series} 1:43:25

8M ago1:43:25

1:43:25

Halloween has come and gone, and now it's time for Isaac and Caleb to get back to their Year of the Dragon series, this time taking a look at the third entry in their Chuck Norris series, The Octogon! Will they enjoy this one as much as A Force of One? Find out now! This episode was recorded on Sept. 22nd, 2024. Email the show at thenoviceelitists@…

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Scary Godmother: The Revenge of Jimmy (2005) Commentary 55:45

8M ago55:45

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The TNE Halloween Season comes to a close as Isaac and Caleb follow up on Isaac's Halloween pick from last year, by covering the sequel to Scary Godmother's Halloween Spooktacular! The Revenge of Jimmy soared to our tv screens back in the fall of 2005, and now nearly 20 years later, your hosts watch and discuss it. Have you seen either of these two…

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