Another Lousy Millennium: A Futurama Fan Podcast

Luke and Gabe continue their “Futurama Interregnum” season with an analysis of the Harley Quinn TV Show Pilot. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. On this show: Gabe discusses the methodology of Harley Quinn and how the themes are laid out in the pilot Gabe and Luke compare Harley Quinn to the Batman / Suicide Squad movies, and Batman the Animated Series Gabe explains which surprising characters are actually Batman canon Luke and Gabe discuss whether this is the darkest batman cartoon Luke points out that, like Ivy, he can never justify the yearly cost of a Costco card

Luke and Gabe begin their “Futurama Interregnum” season, starting with an analysis of the Rick and Morty Pilot. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. On this show: Preamble explaining Another Lousy TV Podcast, and what the plan is for the episodes we recorded. Gabe and Luke discuss the history and context of Rick and Morty on Adult Swim. Luke discusses the theme of Rick and Morty in comparison to Futurama Gabe walks us through the “Story Circle” structure of Rick and Morty. Gabe does at least 3 of Rick’s rants, hurts his throat slightly.

So what does this mean for us and our many fans? It means we’re back on the air! Listen in as Luke and Gabe discuss the reboot of Futurama on Hulu, and what this means for Another Lousy Millennium! Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. On this show: Futurama is restarting in 2023!!! Gabe and Luke give their reactions. Gabe and Luke discuss the new and improved ALM plan. Gabe and Luke lay out plans for the “interregnum” between now and when Futurama restarts. Gabe and Luke discuss #BenderGate

Here we are; the end of the universe. Well, now what? You guys wanna talk? …. No thanks. Listen in as Luke and Gabe wrap up their podcast with part 2 of their series wrap up, listing their least favorite episodes, and favorite quotes, of Futurama. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. On this show: Gabe and Luke wrap up the victory lap, the podcast, and their 4-year study on Futurama. Gabe and Luke reenact their favorite quotes from all of Futurama. Gabe and Luke preview their plans for their next podcast. Gabe and Luke discuss which episodes were their least favorite in all of Futurama. Gabe and Luke reflect on the journey of creating this podcast, and throw in some extra quote reenactments for fun.

Morty, take a deep breath. Breathe that breathe that fresh air in, Morty. Y-you smell that? That's the smell of adventure, Morty. That's that's the smell of-of-of-of a whole different evolutionary timeline. Listen to this short preview of “Another Lousy TV Podcast”, as Gabe and Luke discuss the pilot of Rick and Morty. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. On this show: Gabe previews the structure of our next podcast, Another Lousy TV Podcast (ALTV). Gabe and Luke discuss where Rick sits on the spectrum between antagonist and anti-hero Luke and Gabe talk about how much doing the podcast has changed their outlook on the show. Gabe points out the “tough guy” trope differences between Greece, The Brady Bunch, Rebel Without A Cause, and The Wild One (Luke has no idea). Luke discusses his thoughts on side characters in Rick and Morty vs other cartoons.

You're not gonna eat a sandwich from a truck stop men's room are you? Eh, what's the worst thing that can happen.? Listen in as Luke and Gabe kick off part 1 of their series-wide wrap up, and discuss their overall favorite episodes of Futurama. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. On this show: Gabe and Luke discuss their painstaking processes for choosing series-wide favorites. Gabe discusses how one of his choices inspires him to be a better writer. Luke and Gabe talk about how much doing the podcast has changed their outlook on the show. Gabe shows off how he remembers more quotes from Luke’s favorite episodes than Luke does. Gabe and Luke reflect on the legacy and lasting power of the show.

I'm gonna be a science-fiction hero, just like Uhura, or Captain Janeway, or Xena! Listen in as Luke and Gabe continue the ALM victory lap, and debate which  Futurama episodes are the “most” and “least” science fiction. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. On this show: Gabe and Luke lay out their definitions of science fiction. Gabe does a deep dive into the definitions of “A” and “B” stories to prove his choices for “most” sci-fi are better than Luke’s. Luke debates Gabe’s second choice for 10 minutes, referencing at least 3 other Sci-Fi films as reference points. Luke and Gabe split the thinnest of hairs on least sci-fi episode choices. Gabe links a “backup” episode choice to Luke’s first choice episode, which Luke connects to the human condition in real life, which Gabe then links to a Simpsons episode he has memorized.

Tonight at 11 … DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!!!! Listen in as Luke and Gabe continue the ALM victory lap, and list their favorite Futurama episodes where Earth or the Universe was nearly (or actually) destroyed. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. On this show: Our crack research team submits a list of two dozen doomsday episodes to choose from. Luke and Gabe lay out their definitions as to how doom-like an episode need be to make their list. Gabe does his Morbo impression at least twice. Luke and Gabe discuss how some doomsday Futurama episodes invoke Star Wars, The Matrix, and maybe Dune. Gabe walks us through the story structure of a hero narrative, and how the Futurama writers, showrunners and voice actors give a masterclass on how to apply it to satire.

Um, uh, sign it to Melllvar. 'Melllvar' has three Ls … I think I've done enough conventions to know how to spell 'Melllvar'. Listen in as Luke, Gabe, and special guest Izzie continue the ALM victory lap, and list their favorite Futurama one-off characters. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Follow Izzy on Instagram @izzychengart and support her on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/izzychengart/ Check out our website at almpod.com. On this show: Gabe submits a list of over 200 one-off characters to choose from. Izzie makes a compelling case for what *she* would say if she were to interact with one of her favorite one-off characters. Gabe reenacts one of Luke’s favorite impressions. Izzie and Gabe discuss how their characters do and do not overlap. Luke, Gabe and Izzie list dozens of “honorable honorable mention” one-off characters that were painful to leave off their lists.

Amazing! Some dumb bastard has nearly a million other dumb bastards following his every twit! Listen in as Luke, Gabe, and special guest Taylor continue the ALM victory lap, and list their favorite Futurama antagonists. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. On this show: Gabe bets that he knows exactly what Luke’s list will be. He winds up being half right. Taylor presents a compelling case for a surprising antagonist character. Luke, Taylor, and Gabe draw parallels between antognists in The Simpsons and Futurama. Gabe walks through why one of his favorite antagonist character is best expressed as the reflection of those around him. Gabe, Taylor, and Luke all discuss how the quality of the voice acting makes Futurama antagonists unique in the world of television.

O’ cruel fate, to be thusly boned! Ask not for whom the bone bones—it bones for thee! Listen in as Luke and Gabe continue the ALM victory lap, and list their favorite “Holy Trinity” (Fry, Bender and Leela focused) episodes of Futurama. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. On this show: Luke thinks that Star Trek originated the term “Holy Trinity”. Gabe disputes this. Gabe and Luke debate the definition of “Holy Trinity” episode, and whether the cause and solution to the conflict need originate from Fy, Bender or Leela. Gabe makes a bunch of rules about his choosing process, then breaks at least one of them. Luke and Gabe discuss how Bender, Fry and Leela’s relationships have all evolved through the series. Gabe slams Luke for forgetting that the distance of 1 million cubits had been discussed on the show before.

You make a persuasive argument, Fry! Listen in as Luke and Gabe continue the ALM victory lap, and re-discuss the pilot episode of Futurama, Space Pilot 3000. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. The FOR MOLLY #1-4 Kickstarter is going on right now and ends Friday August 6th. Check out the campaign here http://kck.st/2VF2xpY and join the adventure! Read FOR MOLLY #1 at http://gabechengcomics.com/formolly/ and follow FOR MOLLY on Twitter/Instagram @gabechengcomics and on Facebook facebook.com/formollycomic/ Episode Synopsis: A down-on-his-luck pizza delivery guy is accidentally frozen on New Year's Eve 1999, and wakes up in 2999. On this show: Gabe and Luke discuss how the podcast has changed since the first episode, and re-analyze the Pilot with the new format. Gabe talks about how each of the characters begin their journeys, and how much we’ve learned about them by analyzing every episode. Luke re-realizes how much of Futurama is New York jokes, and gets on his soapbox about how crowded it is on the L train. Gabe and Luke discuss all the little Easter eggs we now know, given that we’ve analyzed every episode Gabe gets to meet his favorite tertiary character again.

A special bonus episode of the podcast about Gabe's comic FOR MOLLY. FOR MOLLY is a modern fantasy comic written by Another Lousy Millennium co-host Gabe Cheng. The FOR MOLLY #1-4 Kickstarter is going on right now and ends Friday August 6th. Check out the campaign here http://kck.st/2VF2xpY and join the adventure! Read FOR MOLLY #1 at http://gabechengcomics.com/formolly/ and follow FOR MOLLY on Twitter/Instagram @gabechengcomics and on Facebook facebook.com/formollycomic/ On this show: Luke's comment about world building in FOR MOLLY leads to a discussion about how Gabe views his own writing. Luke asks Gabe which he's going to miss more, writing FOR MOLLY or podcasting about Futurama? Gabe tells Luke about something that might encourage Another Lousy Millennium listeners to read FOR MOLLY.

A robot! With a catchphrase! Listen in as Luke and Gabe start the ALM victory lap, and discuss Simpsorama - The Futurama / Simpsons Crossover Episode. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. Episode Synopsis: The Simpsons meet the Planet Express crew, who have come to Springfield in the present to stop them from destroying the future. On this show: Gabe schools Luke on Simpsons lore and in-canon geography. The purpose of this show is not to rewrite Futurama, so Gabe pitches an alternate plot line. Luke talks about the equations etched into Bender’s chest compartment. Gabe and Luke debate with crossover pairings work the best. Gabe discusses comparative Simpsons vs Futurama fandom

He looks kind of sick. What have you been feeding him? Uh, some stuff I made. Listen in as Luke and Gabe discuss their least favorite episode, and favorite quotes, of Futurama Season 10. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. On this show: Luke goes into a brief history of Isaac Asimov and how that influences one of his favorite quotes Gabe does his way better impression of tertiary characters than Luke Gabe points out how some excellent voice acting influenced his quote choices Luke understands and respects Gabe’s least favorite episode … but disagrees severely Gabe and Luke discuss how some quoted characters haven’t changed *at all* after 10 seasons.

Someone save me! I made a rope from my clothes, but then this fire started. Listen in as Luke and Gabe list their favorite episodes of Futurama Season 10. Part II (favorite quotes) coming in 2 weeks! Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. On this show: Luke and Gabe list their 3 favorite episodes and honorable mentions for Season 10. Gabe and Luke disagree mightily on their top 3 of their lists Gabe is shocked that Luke and himself overlap for one of their favorites. Gabe pitches an alternate ending for two of the three episodes. Gabe is shocked for his #1 episode and drills holes in Luciano’s #1 choice. Luke does the same for Gabe.

Remember this place, Leela? Yep. The moon. It’s been here for quite a while. Listen in as Luke and Gabe discuss the series finale of Futurama. Season 10, Episode 13: Meanwhile. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. Episode Synopsis: Professor Farnsworth invents a button that can take a person 10 seconds back in time, inadvertently causing major consequences. On this show: Luke and Gabe discuss why Luna Park doesn’t have a force field around it. Luke walks through the genius of how “the button” is constructed as a plot device Gabe links this episode to the other “ending” episodes of Futurama: “The Devils Hands are Idle Playthings”, “Overclockwise”, and “Into the Wild Green Yonder”. Gabe pitches an alternate ending Luke and Gabe reflect on the ending of Futurama, and discuss what comes next for ALM

Man, you are irredeemably evil. Together we shall rule the galaxy! Listen in as Luke, Gabe, and special guest Taylor discuss Futurama Season 10, Episode 12: Stench and Stenchibility. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. Episode Synopsis: Zoidberg's budding romance with a flower shop owner who cannot smell his unpleasant odor is tested when he's given the opportunity to give her a nose transplant. On this show: Taylor and Gabe quote some show called “The Simpsons” for like 5 minutes, Luke understands little Luke points out his hypothesis as to why the garbage truck loads the dumpster backwards Gabe, Luke, and Taylor discuss the odd tap-dancing B-story, and whether Bender is uncharacteristic in his cruelty Gabe discusses what it’s like to watch this episode having never seen Game of Thrones Lots of jokes about New Jersey, from basically everyone.

Have you been using my toothbrush to polish your ass again?! Listen in as Luke and Gabe discuss Futurama Season 10, Episode 11: Murder on the Planet Express. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. Episode Synopsis: The crew get trapped aboard the Planet Express ship with a horrific alien creature. On this show: Gabe does his impressions of Scruffy and Dan McMasters, the specialist brought in to do corporate team building exercises Luke and Gabe discuss the prisoners dilemma that Fry and Bender find themselves in Gabe points out the various clues about the ending that Luke missed Luke and Gabe discuss a scene that is too cartoon-y even for Futurama Gabe and Luke draw comparisons between this episode, Disneyland, West World, and Star Wars.

Go you bastard, kick that football! Ah, you blew it again! Listen in as Luke, Gabe, and special guest Izzie discuss Futurama Season 10, Episode 10: Game of Tones. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Follow Izzy on Instagram @izzychengart and support her on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/izzychengart/ Check out our website at almpod.com. Check out Gabe's new comic INTO THE WILDERNESS. The Kickstarter campaign ends Wednesday March 31st! http://kck.st/30TzUol Episode Synopsis: The Planet Express crew journeys into Fry's dreams to pull off a mission in the year 1999. On this show: Gabe does his impression of Nixon and Yancy Fry arguing in year 1999. Luke proposes a theory as to why the Eiffel Tower is on a antigravity platform Izzie discusses her theories about Fry’s dream physics. Luke and Izzie outvote Gabe on whether or not Tron Legacy is a good movie (hint: it is). Gabe and Izzie draw comparisons between this episode and “Onward”, without spoilers because Luke hasn’t seen it. Show Notes [01:47] Izzy dislikes that creepy sound in the Game of Tones. It gives an impression of horror vibes and reminds her of the movie Annihilation. [05:01] Luke: it’s a great vehicle to achieve the point of Fry talking to his family. However, there is no clear structure and consequence of the said episode. [06:25] Gabe felt that the planet-destroying spaceship was overcomplicated. [07:40] Fry wants to find the source of the tone to save the world, but he needs to reconnect with his Mom. However, there is no specific reason why Fry needs to find his Mom, character-wise, that made things less emotionally impactful. First Act [14:04] Gabe finds the thought spikes intriguing. He sees the “communication function” as a combination of danger and weird because of how it looks (like a paper cone), and you can dispose of it right away. [22:47] Fry taking out his clothes and getting a job offer at Lehman Brothers is a specific joke about the 2008 Global Recession. [25:39] Gabe thought that the first act did a great job concealing what is about to happen. But his biggest problem with the episode is precisely its strengths. There are hints that Fry misses his family, but there is no compelling reason why he needs to specifically see his mother—what is it in her that he needs to get to fulfill something? [27:44] Izzy thought that Fry always had that feeling of missing his past. Second Act [40:09] Luke suggested that rules can be anything in a human dream. It is a combination of different things blended based on emotion rather than the direct memories of reality—a collection of reveries. [42:29] Gabe thought that, like the First Act, it suffers from a lack of specificity. It would have been better if Fry said something he has in mind to his Mom. Third Act [21:31 – Part 2] Luke appreciated the show’s nuances in letting the audience fill in the blanks rather than dragging them on the journey. It felt more realistic because not everything you encounter in life fits a hero’s journey narrative. Theories and Insights [29:50 – Part 2] Izzy felt that the writers don’t want Fry’s character to be left without closure losing his family. [30:46 – Part 2] Gabe thought that this is a testament to Fry’s character development—starting from being juvenile and immature to be aware of his place in the world and write his own life. Favorite Episodes about Fry [32:36 – Part 2] Luke loved the “The Luck of the Fryrish.” it is a journey about siblings and an essential journey of Fry, Bender, and Leela—the holy trinity. [34:08 – Part 2] Izzy corroborates Luke’s opinion, and she loved “The Luck of the Fryrish” because of how you can visibly see the characters’ learning, growth, and development. [35:20 – Part 2] Gabe: “Jurassic Park” is the best-written episode of Futurama. Favorite Quotes [36:54 – Part 2] Izzy’s favorite quote was when Leela entered Fry’s dream telling him – “The world is ending, and your dream pants need changing!” and [37:44 – Part 2] Luke’s favorite quote was when Fry asked the crew and professor – “Can I have some milk and cookies first?” and the professor gave him what he wished—only in syringed form. [40:08 – Part 2] Gabe’s favorite was when Fry went to his old home and saw his Mom saying – “Go, you bastard! Kick that football. Oh, you blew it again!” Fry asked his Mom who was playing only to be told – “Nobody! I’m watching the Charlie Brown special.” [42:47 – Part 2] Luke’s last favorite quote was when Yancey commented to Fry– “How are you going to pay off your debt to the Columbia House Record Club if you keep losing jobs?” [44:56 – Part 2] Gabe’s last favorite quote when Fry entered his mother’s dream saying – “Hi Mom!” and her Mom responded – “Hi sweetie! Do you want some crackers and a cheese slice hat?”