Adult Siblings Versus...

Adult Siblings Versus is a podcast where a grown up brother and sister put aside their childhood rivalry in order to review nostalgic pieces of pop culture. Follow Arielle and Jason as they revisit the culture that made them who they are today and the culture that connects us all.

Ep. 130: The Leaverite Siblings (The Man Called Flintstone)

Discussed: The origin of the Flintstones! Fred’s questionable attractiveness! The 3 functions of musical songs! Pets, slavery, or employment? Rock Slag doesn’t use condoms! Good old 1960s racism/sexism! Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.com Twitter: @AdultVersus Instagram: @adultsiblingsversus Threads: @adultsiblingsversus Bluesky: @adultsiblingsvs.bsky.social Theme Song: “Sellout” by Zombie Apocalypse NOW! https://antizombierock.bandcamp.com/

12-15
01:13:02

Ep. 129: Enter the Bloodsport (Mortal Kombat, 1995 Film)

This week, the Siblings revisit the 1995 film adaptation of Mortal Kombat (just in time for the 30th Anniversary). Does this PG-13 version of the extremely violent video game hold up? Discussed: Designated block button! JCVD, the most sought after actor! Bridgette Wilson’s no-good very bad day! Toasty! Scorpion/Sub-Zero: Minor Characters! The perfect Liu Kang! Creepy Uncle Lightning Man! MK’s best villain! Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.com Twitter: @AdultVersus Instagram: @...

12-01
01:42:59

Ep. 128: United We Bargain, Divided We Beg (The Replacements)

In this week’s jumbo-sized episode, the Siblings take a look at 2000’s The Replacements, a movie with a fantastic cast that is also, for some reason, anti-Union propaganda. Discussed: Football! The Renaissance Center! The 1987 NFL Strike! Millionaire Crybabies? The limitations of the Bechdel Test! The 5th Best Keanu Reeves Perforamnce! Orlando Jones can do anything! Nan desu ka? Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.com Twitter: @AdultVersus Instagram: @adultsiblingsversus Th...

11-17
02:02:57

Ep. 127: More Creative Psychos (Scream)

We interrupted our schedule episode to bring you a Halloween special. This week the Siblings look at Scream, the meta horror film directed by Wes Craven that actually did well. But is it any good? Discussed: A less scary, scary movie! The Scream 7 situation! Wes Craven’s Meta Movie Mayhem! The Wile E. Coyotes of Slashers! Hooray for Matthew Lillard! The complexities of Gail! Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.com Twitter: @AdultVersus Instagram: @adultsiblingsversus Threads: @adultsib...

10-27
01:36:52

Ep. 126: All-Star Hand Washing (Shrek)

This week, the Siblings take look at Shrek, DreamWorks Animation final and best middle finger to Disney. Does this flick hold up, or is it actually just layers of garbage? Discussed: An aside about dogs! The Death of Traditional 2D Animation! Starring Chris Farley & Janeane Garofalo! Get in my belly, Donkey! All-Star Believers! The world’s greatest bromance! Hey, it’s John Lithgow! Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.com Twitter: @AdultVersus Instagram: @adultsiblingsversus T...

10-13
01:17:42

Ep. 125: Matilda Doesn’t Talk to Cops (Matilda, 1996 Film)

After a long hiatus, the Siblings return to look at (cult?) classic children’s film Matilda, and discuss how the title character and her arch nemesis The Trunchbull are for sure, 100% mutants, no question. Discussed: Let’s Dunk on Streaming! Roald Dahl: International Man of Mystery! British School System! The Uncanny Matilda! #justice4magnushoney NOTHING CAN STOP THE TRUNCHBULL! FBI Agent Pee-Wee Herman! Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.com Twitter: @AdultVersus Instagram: @adultsib...

09-29
01:42:35

Ep. 124: Billy & So-crates’ Best Day Ever! (Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure)

This week the Siblings re-visit a most non-heinous film form their childhood; Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure and discover the secret origin of Jason’s personality. Station! Discussed: Waiting for that Godot dude! Straight edge burnouts? Paulie & Brendan’s Thankfully Avoided Adventure! Spin-offs! Missy’s sad, unnerving tale! Trim the historical fat! Family-friendly actor, George Carlin! Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.com Twitter: @AdultVersus Instagram: @adultsiblingsvers...

08-04
01:37:01

Ep 123: Surf Boy Hooligans (3 Ninjas)

After TMNT but before Power Rangers, there was an oddity of a franchise called 3 Ninjas, and this week the Siblings revisit the original one. Is it a forgotten classic, or kid film schlock with racist overtones? Discussed: “Ninja” is plural! California Suburbs! Jason’s 80s/90s Nina Theory! Rocky loves Emily! Is Grandpa a bad guy?!? (No) White-Mexican-Japanese Mom! Ninja don’t kill (apparently)! Welcome to Adult Siblings Versus, a podcast where a grown ass brother and sister put aside their ...

07-07
01:30:19

Ep 122: Return of the X-Men (X-Men – The Animated Series S2)

This week, the Siblings finally come back to X-Men: The Animated series as they revisit season tow of the classic show. Does it hold up, or will the recent X-Men ’97 make it significantly harder to watch than season 1?” Morph’s evolving pronounce! Jan. 6 for the Friends of Humanity! Wolverine has an odd specific type! We only watched half this show! Jason’s uncontrollable nerdy nitpicking! The “Deanna Troi” of the X-Men! Mojovision! What’s up with Cable? Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gm...

06-16
01:30:33

Ep 121: What Happens in Vegas…™

This week, the Siblings discuss their recent trip to Las Vegas instead of doing something practical like reviewing a nostalgic piece of pop culture. That would be silly. Discussed: The cost of doing business (i.e. vacation)! Gameworks! Sunrise at The Flamingo! The Wrath of Ka! Immersive, post-apocalyptic, convenient stores! We dig mid-sized robots! Day drinking at the Punk Rock Museum! Ari Runs This (in Vegas)! Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.com Twitter: @AdultVersus Instagram: @a...

05-19
01:23:52

EP. 120: The Simpsons Sing-Along! (Songs in the Key of Springfield)

Apparently having not lost their taste for “Musical Season”, this week the Siblings look at an album form their childhood and after several years finally return to the Simpsons. Discussed: A very special guest star! The origin of The Simpsons! Actually, it might be “gamefish”, not “cave fish”? Jason & Apu! They Fight! And “Bite”, apparently! See my vest (and red flag)! You’re Putting Me Through Hecka! Coco’s Monorail! Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.com Twitter: @AdultVersus In...

05-05
01:27:20

EP. 119: I Was Gon’ Edit a Podcast, But I Got High (Reefer Madness, Musical Film)

This week we wrap up this year’s Musical Season with Reefer Madness, just in time for 4/20. Is this movie based on a musical based on a movie any good or is it the work of SATAN?! Discussed: Tell Your Children! What does “Off-Broadway” mean? We Heart Alan Cumming! Reefer Madness Starring Neve Cambell! FDR: Hero or Menace? Broadway musicals are same-y! Tales from the Pot Keeper! Murder! Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.com Twitter: @AdultVersus Instagram: @adultsiblingsversus Threads...

04-14
01:31:47

EP. 118: The Jets Ain’t Nuthing ta F’ Wit (West Side Story, 2021 Film)

Musical Season continues, as the Siblings check out the classic and beloved musical West Side Story and…hey wait a second! Didn’t we already do this last time? What do you mean Steven Spielberg directed this? Discussed: The Neverending West Side Story! Angels in America! The cursed 2020 revival! “When you’re a Jet, you are ready to die!” Not Crazy, Not Cool! Recontextualization! Rita Moreno is back, baby! Chino and the Manic Pixie Dream Girl! Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.com Twi...

03-31
01:53:58

EP. 117: This Episode is About “Brown Face” (West Side Story, 1961 Film)

Musical Season continues, as the Siblings check out the classic and beloved musical West Side Story and ask the age-old question: “Yo, is this racist?” It is. Discussed: 5 godless minutes of nothing! Jason can’t pronounce “Stephen Sondheim!” East Side Story! The Jets vs. The T-Birds! Dancing! The “Rent” of its day! The Street Gangs Who Don’t Do Anything! Overprotective big brothers! Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.com Twitter: @AdultVersus Instagram: @adultsiblingsversus Threads: ...

03-17
02:05:05

EP. 116: A WICKEDly Good SEO Opportunity (The Wizard of Oz)

Hey WICKED fans! To celebrate all of the Oscar buzz WICKED has gotten, this week the Siblings look at the inspiration for WICKED, The Wizard of Oz. She might not be named ELPHABA but it does have a WICKED Witch! WICKED WICKED WICKED!!! Discussed: This movie is too much to talk about! The Leverett Siblings vs. Local Theater! “Frankly, my dear, there’s no place like home!” What is Wicked really based on? Dorothy, are you ok? Are you okay, Dorothy? Jason’s Pretentious Book vs. Movie Corner! T...

03-03
01:52:49

Ep. 115: Wine Drinkers & Pea Soup Eaters (Canadian Bacon)

As of this release date, America and Canada have NOT declared war, so this week the Siblings are revisiting cult film Canadian Bacon before conflict breaks out and it becomes in bad taste to do so. Discussed: Written and directed by who?! John Candy’s final film...technically! Ham! Black people & Michael Moore! Rip-Torn-A-Thon! Give Kevin Pollak some flowers! Real world politics! “Thank you for keeping you cell clean!” Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.com Twitter: @AdultVersus I...

02-17
01:31:38

Ep. 114: Willennials (Men in Black)

This week…huh. That’s odd. We were supposed to supposed to talk about...aliens maybe? But the last thing I remember, some Men in Black with glowing pens were telling us to stay in our lane. Weird. Discussed: Not based on the Marvel comic! Weird casting drama! Practical effects rule! Tommy Lee Jones, comedian. Jay doesn’t like J! Give Vincent D'Onofrio his flowers! What happened to Agent L? Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.com Twitter: @AdultVersus Instagram: @adultsiblingsversus Thr...

02-03
01:30:31

Ep. 113: Deered to Kill a King’s Dare (Robin Hood - Men in Tights)

This week the Siblings check-in with one of the greatest comedic minds in Americans history in Mel Brooks, and deep dive in one of his most okay-ist, Robin Hood: Men in Tights. Go to hell, 2024! Max Brooks’ Dad! Does anyone remember “Prince of Thieves”? Critical response doesn’t buy cocaine! The “Godfather” scene! Sanderson Sisters-level villainy! Chastity belt nightmares! Patrick Stewart the comedian! Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.com Twitter: @AdultVersus Instagram: @adultsiblin...

01-20
01:20:26

Ep. 112: Oops, All Tangents (Clip Show #2)

After finally climbing the mountain that was the Mighty Ducks trilogy, the Siblings take a well deserved break, but because THE CONTENT MUST FLOW, this week we look back at never-before-heard clips and outtakes from old episodes from 2021 to 2024 including: Coming to America, Good Burger, Mystery Men, The Sandlot, Mars Attacks!, Annie, Popeye, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie, Ever After, Wallace & Gromit, Star Wars, Class Act, and Project A-ko! Discussed: Arielle explains...

01-06
41:41

Ep. 111: Dead Ducks Society (D3 – The Mighty Ducks)

The Sibling’s personal Odyssey that is the Mighty Ducks trilogy finally comes to end, as they revisit D3: The Mighty Ducks in this week's OVER-SIZED episode. Does the series stick the landing, or were their gooses cooked? Sorry. Discussed: This is a Mighty Ducks podcast now! D3: Iceland vs. Bulgaria? #Justice4Jesse (Also, tokenism) I am Jack’s hockey coach! The Ducks are dead! Gunnar is back, baby! The Cake Eater’s lament! Contact us at adultsiblingsversus@gmail.com Twitter: @AdultVersus I...

12-23
01:54:21

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