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What if the battle between light and darkness hinged on the whims of a goth-dress and a failed unicorn rescue? Join us on a whimsical exploration of the fantasy film "Legend" as we unravel its peculiar plot, starting with the outrageous antics of the villain, Darkness, and his anime-esque sidekick, Blix. Marvel at the childlike innocence of Princess Lily and Jack the Green, who, despite their ages, seem perpetually trapped in a fairy tale of their own making. We share a laugh at the film's re...

Join us for an in-depth exploration of the iconic 1985 fantasy film, Legend. From its inception as a passion project to its groundbreaking visual effects, we'll delve into the behind-the-scenes magic that brought this mythical world to life. In each episode, we'll interview key figures involved in the film's creation, including: Ridley Scott: The visionary director who brought Legend to the screen.Tom Cruise and Tim Curry: The iconic actors who portrayed Jack and Darkness, respectively.Produc...

Imagine shelling out $1,500 for a two-night stay, only to be greeted by a room more cramped than a Motel 6 and a string of unresolved frustrations. Nate's experience at the Star Wars Hotel was far from the galactic adventure promised. From tiny bunks and an uncomfortable Murphy bed to a glaring LED space window and a disappointing low-end AI butler, the accommodations left much to be desired. Safety concerns also arose with a makeshift fireproof closet instead of a proper fire escape, casting...

Imagine a world where you can live out your Star Wars fantasies in a luxury hotel. But what if the reality doesn't quite match up to the grand promises? On this episode, we explore the hypothetical journey of Nathan Townsend and his family as they experience Disney's Star Wars Luxury Hotel, inspired by Jenny Nicholson's detailed account. We tackle everything from the origins of the hotel's concept to the peculiarities of droid butlers and exclusive park access, all while sharing Nathan's past...

This episode we go over some news stories from the last couple months. NFL lawsuits, Eels up asses, and Hugh Jackman looking Jacked, Man. All this and more on this episode of Oft Off Topic Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in addition to this podcast, including having is own sticker store. Please check it out and purchase anything that strikes your fancy. https://www.etsy.com/shop/stickersbyto...

Korean garbage wars begin, oldest anime found, legendary director dies and much more on this episode where we discuss the news for the month of May. Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in addition to this podcast, including having is own sticker store. Please check it out and purchase anything that strikes your fancy. https://www.etsy.com/shop/stickersbytownsend If you enjoyed this episode, ...

In this episode we talk about the Richman Brothers suit company, one of the pioneers of suit sales in the early 1900s. then after that we tgo way off topic and talk about some nerd stuff with spoilers. X-Men 97, Batman, Superman, Star Wars, and Star Trek all discussed. Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in addition to this podcast, including having is own sticker store. Please check it ou...

In part two of our O.J. episode we get to talking about the famous murder trial, what happened with O.J. after that and talk about his final days alive. We also discuss where we think the trial belongs in the pantheon of "Trials of the 20th Century" Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in addition to this podcast, including having is own sticker store. Please check it out and purchase anything ...

Part one of our episode on OJ Simpson. In our first episode we talk about OJs early years as a troubled kid with rickets to star of the football field and movie screen. Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in addition to this podcast, including having is own sticker store. Please check it out and purchase anything that strikes your fancy. https://www.etsy.com/shop/stickersbytownsend If you...

For this episode we decided to try something different, current affairs! Today I bring Nate some interesting stories in the month of April from around the world and we discuss and give our viewpoints about them. Subjects include the TikTok ban, Russia hunting Koni, and robots being abused in the woods. Nate has moderate brain damage, so his main contribution is a news story from July 2022. He may even still think its 2022 so lets play along so he doesn't feel bad. This episode was reco...

Embark on a journey through the peculiar universe of "9, the Last Resort," where our series finale titters at the oddball humor while scrutinizing the game’s polarizing critiques. The iconic voice actors, including Jim Cummings and Tress MacNeille, breathe life into the game's bizarre cast, and we can't help but revel in the mischievous nuances that once aimed to set PC games apart. Meanwhile, we reminisce about Seattle's short-lived affair with film tax incentives, which gave us thrilling—bu...

Step into the whimsical time machine of our latest episode where the pixelated past of '90s gaming gets a fresh coat of audio paint. From the star-studded, Poe-inspired adventure "Nine: The Last Resort," with its unique Tribeca Productions twist, to the maze of unlocking Indiana Jones' in-game secrets, the nostalgia is as thick as an arcade carpet. We promise a treasure trove of throwbacks, including how gaming nostalgia isn't just confined to the screen – it's a journey through the music moo...

I bought Dragons Dogma 2 on PS5, despite the masive amounts of online hate for it. Is it worth buyin? YES! But with some hesitations. Not everyone will like it. So today we go over Dragons Dogma 2, what's good with it and what's a lie. We also talk about 80s movies being kind of creepy, X-Men 97, and why we are not fans of Mr. Ed Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in addition to this podc...

Today we discuss the life of one of Mangas most beloved creators, Akira Toriyama. In this first episode we talk about his motivation to make money using his love of manga and his early struggles doing so. Then we get to talk about his success that launched him into superstardom. All this and tons more on this episode of Oft Off Topic Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in addition to this ...

In the conclusion we discuss more about the Dragon Ball years and continue into what he did afterwards. Then we also discuss the Paradise Papers that show Toriyama may have been up to no good at some things. All this and more on the Toriyama conclusion of Oft Off Topic Feel free to check out our website for links to our YouTube channel and more! https://oftofftopic.com/ Our host Nathan also does art in addition to this podcast, including having is own sticker store. Please check it out and ...