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Ben and Mike take you on a podcast voyage back through one of the greatest TV shows Fox ever cancelled. We also talk about a lot of other tangets that come up, whether it's Battlebots or A-1 Steak sauce.
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Space Pilot 3000

Space Pilot 3000

2016-10-0733:481

It's the pilot of Back to the Futurama in which we discuss the Pilot of Futurama! Thankfully we don't need to worry about being picked up by the network.We talk about why we love Futurama and the episode that made it all happen.Ben makes somewhat critical statements about production in a pilot episode, and Mike is already in his pajamas.
The Series Has Landed

The Series Has Landed

2016-10-1340:041

Two episodes in and we're already running a bit long! But we end up having some deep conversations about life and junk as we talk about the episode The Series Has Landed.Key talking points revolve heavily around Bender and how awesome Bender is, and we discuss how Fry maybe represents humanity a little more than we're comfortable with.Somewhere in Alanis Morisette's attic, a portrait of Ben gets a little more Ironic; Mike carries his harpoon and perhaps... sings a whaling tune?
I, Roommate

I, Roommate

2016-10-2735:06

Fry and Bender become roommates, with HILARIOUS results?Major talking points: Robots and alcoholism, or whatever the opposite of robot alcoholism is, boring geology lectures, flavors of mummies, and the definition of "preemptive."Ben falls in love with robots and wants to kill all humans. Mike just wants more tweets (tweet at us at @backtofuturama!)
Have the boy lay out your formal shorts! You're gonna need 'em for this rip-roarin' tale of romance and debauchery and steam pipes.Talking points include whether or not you think Bender or Zoidberg is the better character, proper pronunciation of champagne, velour everything, and super disgusting sounding ringtones your friend's wife is going to love.Ben grows more eyes. Mike falls in love with a lobster monster falling in love with an actual lobster.
Fear of a Bot Planet

Fear of a Bot Planet

2016-11-1742:24

Prepare your ears for a properly formatted data file!Today we talk about a lot of old technology as Fry and Leela have to pretend to be robots. Things get very complicated very quickly.SILENCE!Other talking points include Blernsball, more robots, puppies that are not mechanical in any way, and the holiest of robot holidays. It's a robot heavy episode.Ben cleans the gunk out of the mouse. Mike accidentally activates futuristic technology.
A Fishful of Dollars

A Fishful of Dollars

2016-11-2444:55

What would you do if you suddenly had ONE JILLION DOLLARS? Would you buy a 20th century apartment or Ted Danson's skeleton?Talking points for today's show mostly revolve around pizza toppings and the sorts of things you might do with all the money in the world. Spoiler alert: Ben would buy a fleet of blimps. Also, Mom's Friendly Robot Oil comes up a fair bit.Ben proves he is not good at impressions; Mike listens to some classical music about the buttocks.
My Three Suns

My Three Suns

2016-12-0241:26

Strap in because this may be our dumbest episode yet. That didn't turn you away? Good, because today we're talking about that time Fry accidentally drinks an emperor and in turn becomes emperor himself!Talking points include frosty beverages, names for a parkour podcast, and a return to Ben's Euphemism Corner.Ben eats a big heaping bowl of salt. Mike gets excited for Podcast Day.
A Big Piece of Garbage

A Big Piece of Garbage

2016-12-0839:09

Today's episode is A Big Piece of Garbage! No, that's the name of the episode, we'll let you judge the quality for yourself. But we do spend a lot of time laughing at jokes like we are 12 years old.Talking points are elastic memory, amorphous mayoral duties, and ACTION MUSIC.Ben yells about the usefulness of a smelloscope. Mike appears to have drawn a doodle of him as a cowboy.
Hell is Other Robots

Hell is Other Robots

2016-12-2241:26

Get ready for a religious experience and a trip through heck as we join the church of Robotology!Talking points are why Futurama keeps making fun of New Jersey, dramatic irony, the Beastie Boys, and floppy disks.Ben is complacent about his right to party. Mike explains the Beastie Boys to a younger audience.
A Flight to Remember

A Flight to Remember

2016-12-2947:42

All hands on the fiesta deck! Today we're taking a trip back in time to the year 1997 to bask in the glow of the 1997 hit James Cameron Film, Titanic.Episode talking points are hitting references when they are still relevant, legendary limbo champions, Zoidberg / Jellyfish Lady love, and the return of Zapp Brannigan.Ben thinks Zapp is creepy. Mike thinks that a bucket of PBR is too much.
Mars University

Mars University

2017-01-0647:54

It's back to school time as we endeavor to become college dropouts at Mars U!Suggested talking points are the mathematics of wonton burrito meals, the habitability of Utah, regulation pantyraid ladders, and the how to spike a punchbowl with or without monkeys.Ben questions why he didn't break Mike's legs. Mike relates to Fatbot.
When Aliens Attack

When Aliens Attack

2017-01-1939:47

Keep all your monuments safe and your promiscuous lawyers on hand because today we're talking about When Aliens Attack!Talking points include Labor Day, monuments, beaches, 90s television, cheddar flavored snack crackers, and the shortiest skirt.Ben starts his own snack podcast. Mike gets fired from 20th Century Fox.
Today's episode is brought to you by Slurm! It's highly addictive! But just what is the secret ingredient, exactly?Talking points include worms, remembering to tell you when things are worms, secret ingredients, and of course, telling Grunka Lunkas that you hate them.Ben puts his own hand down his throat (and out is compartment...?). Mike reveals his not so secret soda obsession.
I Second That Emotion

I Second That Emotion

2017-02-1041:35

We're back for SEASON 2! We know you're excited, because we have a chip implanted in our heads to make us feel what you feel.On an unrelated note, have you questioned your Roomba today? Why, you ask? No reason. No reason at all.We're also gonna explore some sewers so I hope you're ready for that. We were not.Ben leaves the spoon in the foot powder. Mike wears a cape.
Brannigan, Begin Again

Brannigan, Begin Again

2017-02-1745:461

It's a beige alert! We're coming at you hot this week with a hyperchicken and a whole lotta goofs!What happens when a starship captain blows up a $4 billion space station? He obviously gets a job at a package delivery company. But he clearly still has intent to take out the filthy Neutrals of the Neutral planet. I'm going to allow this!Ben is searched for paper. Mike gets in a hose fight.
A Head in the Polls

A Head in the Polls

2017-02-2454:03

Tired of all the politics in today's news? Come take a break as we talk politics... of the year 3000! Nixon's head comes back with a vengeance and he's here to wreck up the place.We take an extended discussion from some fan mail so this episode may be a bit longer than usual. We also talk about our favorite futuristic political parties, vote for clones, and go bowling with a robot head.Ben becomes a supervillain. Mike accidentally activates magic tentacles.
Xmas Story

Xmas Story

2017-03-0352:12

Get into the Xmas spirit and hide from the killer robotic Santa! Today we're talking about Xmas Story!We suggest now is a good time to discuss with your loved ones if they would like 500 stink lizards. We also suggest taking the time to discuss Xmas escape plans with them.Ben gets fired from his job at the margarita factory. Mike is doing the apology dance.
Love is in the air! Along with a lot of DNA and other things we'd rather not talk about.Strap yourself i... er... Buckle up for a lot of awkward euphemisms on this one because our good friend Dr. Zoidberg isn't bashful about describing the lobsters and the bees. We also find out a lot of weird things about Zoidberg's people! It's a lobster heavy episode!Ben wears a crab tie. Mike has to go powder his mouth flaps.
What would you do if you met somebody who was exactly like you but had a beard and was possibly even more evil than you are? Hang out with them of course. And maybe steal a giant atom from Bob Barker.Also, if you ever wondered what our podcast would sound like if one of the hosts only slept for 4 hours the previous night, wait no longer!Ben is a non-Leela. Mike is a non-Leela.
Love is in the air! So are butts. Lots of butts. And heads? Body parts. Look, we don't really know what we're saying.But what we do know is that we've got a good episode full of Valentine's Day goofs, anti-pimping laws, and a bus to Nutley. How could this be a bad one?Ben buys a ThunderCougarFalconBird. Mike writes a Yelp review.
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Comments (8)

Lolataya smith

do you guys ever cover the fact in episode 1 ... #teambender ... Bender is the guy in the spaceship that Destroys the background not once but twice while Fry is in the cryotube

Jul 30th
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Lolataya smith

so you consistently throughout this cast claim that you don't get it, it's kind of weird. I think it's funny because it's a make fun of karate kid alleys to that's how I see it anyway.

Jul 28th
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Lolataya smith

I actually really appreciate this particular episode because I am not a family orientated person I don't travel for the holidays I use you don't celebrate Christmas or Easter or any of the other regular american holidays as a Native American and as a girl that lives away from her family IN turn and of celebrating it with coworkers or with friends that I've gathered around me and that's why I really like this show as well is it's not family orientated and pushing O you gotta have a wife a husband and kids in order to function it reminds people that don't have that that it's OK to just be a person that just has friends for family.

Jul 27th
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Lolataya smith

You guys missed the point of how Gunter brags by using a reference from the movie good will hunting

Jul 23rd
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Lolataya smith

The reason the oil that the anchovies would make would make mom go out of business is because they would make all the parts on the at the time robots never go back because they would never rust which is what they're insinuating, or what all the robots run on, not truley sure but... she would go out of business because she would never have to make another robot or robot part again or any of the products that require the upkeep on the robots.

Jul 21st
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Lolataya smith

No this episode emphasizes the friendship between the 2 of them and how they become such close friends yes fry is benders 1st real friend and fry is never had a robot for friend but hes always wanted one which I believe is quited in episode 1 but still the whole point I believe of this episode is how they become closer as real friends and why it's important.

Jul 21st
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Lolataya smith

it's a cryo-tube the thing Fry is frozen in

Jul 21st
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