The Very Refreshing Podcast

Everyone is entitled to one good scare. The horror genre has contributed some of the most iconic characters and moments in all of movies. Horror has also given us some stinkers. Turns out, scaring an audience may not be as easy as some people think. In today’s episode, Dylan and Alek talk about their unique experiences with watching horror movies. How is horror different today than it was a decade or more ago? And don’t be worried. This episode doesn’t contain any jump scares. Be sure...

Fist fights. Car chases. Shoot outs. And most importantly: EXPLOSIONS. Action movies have dominated theaters and our imaginations ever since the earliest cowboy movies. However, while some action franchises have become iconic, others have become laughingstocks. Or at least, we want to think so. Today, Dylan and Alek talk about their favorite action flicks, what they think makes a good one, and how elements of action have bled into other movie genres. Be sure to follow The Very ...

As you’ve probably realized by now, Dylan and Alek are fans of almost everything. But an important question remains… You may be a fan. But are you a member of the fandom? What qualifies someone as a member of a fandom? Do they have to attend Comic-Con in a cape? Or is a simple baseball cap all it takes to swear your allegiance to a community? In this episode, Dylan and Alek talk about the pros and cons of devout fans. From comic books and TV shows to entire stadiums cheering on their favor...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe. What more can be said that hasn't already been said? A decade and a half and over 30 movies and shows of pure nerdy delight. For most of our young adulthood, we've been asking, "When is the next Marvel movie coming out?" But has the studio that brought us so much fun at the theater gone sour? At what point will the story actually conclude? Are we experiencing superhero fatigue? Most have beaten the horse to death with these questions. But in today's episode, ...

Cause we all just wanna be big rock stars! Please excuse the Nickleback. Music has inspired many of us, whether It's simply entertainment or a way to feel more connected to the world. Some of us have even tried to create our own music and chase the life of a musician. Both Dylan and Alek sure tried…with very different degrees of success. Be sure to follow The Very Refreshing Podcast on your preferred platform.