Episode 93 - The Best Shows of 2024

summary
In this conversation, the hosts discuss a variety of topics, starting with cocktail making and transitioning into a serious discussion about the wildfires in Southern California. They express frustration over the political mismanagement surrounding the fires, the impact on communities, and the insurance issues that residents face. The conversation concludes with a light-hearted segment on the top news stories of 2024. In this conversation, Brad Hathcock and Gavin Newscum discuss significant political events and cultural phenomena, including terrorism, political assassinations, Biden's struggles, Trump's electoral victory, and the ongoing Syrian conflict. They also touch on the implications of SpaceX's advancements in space exploration, the impact of natural disasters, and various cultural scandals. The discussion highlights the complexities of modern politics and the shifting landscape of global affairs, while also reflecting on the entertainment industry, including video games and television shows. In this engaging conversation, Brad Hathcock and Gavin Newscum delve into their thoughts on various movies and TV shows, discussing everything from new releases to their personal worst films of the year. They debate the merits of 'Terrifier 3', critique the impact of CGI in modern cinema, and share their excitement for upcoming films. The discussion also touches on the importance of messaging in film and concludes with a light-hearted segment on collecting sports cards.

Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Cocktail Making
02:58
Wildfires in Southern California
11:58
California's Political Mismanagement
24:00
Insurance Issues and Community Impact
33:06
Top News Stories of 2024
35:04
Terrorism and Violence in America
36:14
Political Assassinations and Their Impact
37:51
Biden's Political Struggles and the Deep State
38:27
The Ongoing Syrian Conflict
39:41
Trump's Assassination Attempts and Their Consequences
40:49
Trump's Historic Electoral Victory
42:22
South Korea's Political Turmoil
44:42
SpaceX and the Future of Space Exploration
45:53
Natural Disasters and Government Response
48:18
Cultural and Political Scandals
49:18
Middle Eastern Political Dynamics
50:39
Looking Ahead: Optimism for the Future
53:10
Video Game Highlights of the Year
55:39
Best Shows of the Year
01:04:33
Exploring New Shows and Movies
01:06:46
Debating Terrifier 3's Worthiness
01:08:47
Worst Movies of the Year: A Deep Dive
01:10:47
Critiquing Messaging in Film
01:12:59
The Impact of CGI in Modern Cinema
01:15:45
Anticipating Upcoming Films
01:18:57
The Future of Movie Watching
01:25:55
Collecting Sports Cards: A New Hobby