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In this latest episode, the Substandard discusses the surprise hit The Meg and looks back on the summer box office—what we got right (a few things) and wrong (a lot). JVL gets called a nerd, Vic explains slot machines to his nephew, and Sonny’s dog gets into a sticky situation. Plus Warner Bros. DC debacle and Sonny’s Star Wars card collection!

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On this latest episode, the Substandard discusses Disney’s Christopher Robin. JVL gets the Kenmore of cars (or is it Whirlpool?). Vic heads to the Cape (no, the other one). And Sonny makes a difference on Twitter. Plus lots of dudes chattin’!

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In this latest episode, the Substandard takes on Mission Impossible: Fallout. The cohosts rank the M:I series (they all agree on what’s the worst). JVL returns from San Francisco, Vic’s Bachelor Week comes to an end, and Sonny appears on another podcast. Plus love from the fans, a spirit of the week, and a song to round things out!

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In this latest episode, the Substandard reflects on Stanley Kubrick and the 50th anniversary of 2001: A Space Odyssey. Sonny and JVL wade into the James Gunn tweet controversy. Vic is celebrating Civilization and its contents. Plus ladder golf and Carmine’s portions!

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In this latest micro episode, the Substandard breaks apart the trailers for Aquaman and Shazam! Everyone agrees Aquaman will be an unmitigated disaster. Sonny is betting Shazam! does great numbers. JVL strongly disagrees. Vic liked the version of Shazam! starring Shaquille O’Neal.

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In this latest episode, the Substandard discusses the Rock’s latest actioner, Skyscraper, and the disaster flick genre (The Poseidon Adventure > Beyond the Poseidon Adventure). JVL buys a ton of baseball cards. Sonny reappraises The Dark Knight III: The Master Race. And Vic reappraises Neve Campbell. Plus two film reviews!

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In this latest micro episode, JVL, Sonny, and Vic share their wishes and wishlist on Prime Day 2018. But is it a Merry Prime Day or Happy Prime Day?

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On this latest mega episode, the Substandard discusses Ant-Man and the Wasp and how a film with such a small scope ends up a big winner. JVL gets trolled over his recent dishwasher purchase, quite literally a sound investment. Sonny talks Justice League and Zack Snyder. And Vic talks all things cruise-related, soup to nuts. Plus Tanzanite!

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In this latest micro episode, the Substandard reflects on the passing of Marvel legend Steve Ditko, the reclusive illustrator behind Spider-Man, Doc Oc, and Dr. Strange, among others. The discussion of Ditko vs. Stan Lee turns into a full-on geekfest when JVL, Sonny, and Vic recall their favorite Spidey villains.

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In this latest episode, the Substandard discusses Sicario: Day of Soldado. Sonny goes off on all the ways it went wrong. JVL gets ready for a day of baseball with his mystery date. Vic gets ready for a tropical 5K “fun” run. Plus a ranking of best and worst sequels and a dishwasher update!

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On this latest micro episode, the Substandard discusses LeBron James exiting Cleveland (again) to become a Los Angeles Laker. Wrestling analogies abound!

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In this latest episode, the Substandard takes on Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. JVL goes nuclear on Lowe’s. Sonny is back from the beach. And Vic has a gas at the movies. Plus a special guest appearance!

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On this latest episode, the Substandard discusses Incredibles 2 and the future of Pixar—JVL ranks the worst Pixar movies. Sonny exposes A Wrinkle in Time. JVL goes shopping for a new dishwasher. Vic goes to a buffet.

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On this latest micro episode, the Substandard breaks down the battle between MoviePass and now AMC Stubs A-List. JVL insists AMC Stubs membership has its privileges. Sonny and Vic remain skeptical. And question! Are there really three good movies to see each week?

In this latest episode, the Subtandard discusses Ocean’s 8 (spoiler alerts). But things get really interesting when Sonny asks Vic and JVL to come up with their own gender-flipped cast. Plus kid updates on baseball and tap dancing!

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In this latest micro episode, the Substandard discusses the Caps celebration and the upcoming World Cup. JVL expresses his true feelings about parades and hockey. Sonny reveals his love for Premier League soccer. Vic has fond memories of parades—in Germany.

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In this latest episode, the Substandard continues discussing Solo: A Star Wars Story—a story of a box office disaster. JVL explains exit velocity and Sonny’s chair flips over. Vic gets saluted by the Swiss Guard. JVL and Vic explain confession to Sonny. Sonny explains 1337. (There’s a lot of explaining going on.) Plus a book plug and fan music!

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With Vic sailing the Holy See, Sonny and JVL welcome a very special guest to unpack the disaster that is Disney’s Solo: A Star Wars Story.

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In this latest episode, the Substandard breaks down Deadpool 2, much like breaking down a fourth wall. Vic gets grilled by JVL over his fancy new Weber. Sonny envisions Guy Ritchie’s Aladdin. Plus the return of fanboy JVL and bonus bleeps!

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In what may be the worst micro episode of all time, the Substandard discusses the true meaning behind Warrant’s “Cherry Pie” and other suggestive songs from the 1980s. Plus an attempted conversation on the passing of Philip Roth. We warned you!

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The Substandard on The Meg and Summer Box Office 2018

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The Substandard on Christopher Robin, Hook, and the Kenmore of Cars

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The Substandard on Mission Impossible, Tom Cruise, and Fan Mail!

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The Substandard on Kubrick, 2001, and James Gunn

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The Substandard on Aquaman and Shazam!

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The Substandard on Skyscraper, Disaster Flicks, and Baseball Cards

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The Substandard on Blessed Prime Day 2018

The Substandard on Ant-Man, Cruising, and Dishwasher Trolling

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The Substandard on Steve Ditko and Supervillains

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The Substandard on Sicario and Sequels Ranked

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The Substandard on LeBron

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The Substandard on Jurassic World, Dishwashing Drama, and Sand

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The Substandard on Incredibles 2, Pixar, and Dishwashers

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The Substandard on AMC vs. MoviePass

The Substandard on Ocean’s 8 and Gender Flipping

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The Substandard on Hockey, Soccer, and Parades!

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The Substandard Solo Redux

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The Substandard Goes Solo!

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The Substandard on Deadpool 2 and Grilling

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The Substandard on 80s Lyrics and Philip Roth

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