SBI is back from our vacation to bring you the latest in our watch of Death Note with our anime-resistant friends Josh and Ricky D! This week, we are watching Matsuda and Makeshift, lamenting a lack of plot advancement, while attempting to learn current young person lingo and feeling out the live-chat's feelings on fanfiction. Listen now to see how…

This week at SBI, Josh kink-shames anyone who is into cherry knots, but also thinks Misa's treatment is a little unfair. Ricky D manages to soften his Misa Misa edge slightly, while getting very excited to see some guns in some faces. As usual, the Cap'n tries to hold everything together this week in an attempt to also discuss a pair of Death Note …

This week the SBI crew discovers what happens when Rem decides not to like you anymore, and Josh is finally able to decide how he feels about Light! Ricky D of course takes the opportunity to wonder how he feels about Light's little sister. Wait, that came out wrong...but we're wagering that you'll let that decision slide! Subscribe now to Open Pik…

This week the crew returns from a break and is joined by the Incomparable Mrs. Sudden! Will Ricky D be able to maintain his positive attitude from two weeks ago? Will Josh ever be able to stop feeling bad for Light? What happens if two Shinigami fall in love? We have a lot of questions this week, in case that's not obvious. Subscribe now to Open Pi…

This week sees a new kind of SBI, the pre-recorded kind! To help us make up for our lack of a live audience, anime superfan Phil K stopped by to discuss a bit of Death Note with us! Josh finds himself mistrusting this new Kira, while Ricky D is fully on board. Where does that leave the Cap'n? In charge of one whopper of a discussion, that's where! …

Our friend Cali D makes a quick comeback to discuss the first ever Encounter between Light and L, and the subsequent Doubt that this meeting causes in both of them. Couple things you don't have to doubt? Ricky D is dragging his feet, Josh is feeling a little emo, and the Cap'n is trying desperately to keep it all barreling toward some sort of cogen…

This week the crew discusses Light's confrontation with former investigator Naomi Misora, and the visual pacing of this episode puts Ricky D in a sour mood for L's subsequent ice-cream-based collaborative surveillance. Naturally, Josh can't help but bring up some obscure space fantasy series in passing conversation, and the Cap'n tries desperately …

This week we decide firmly if we are Team Light or Team L, as Death Note gets more intense per episode! We are joined by Death Note Superfan Cali D to break down Light's manipulation and ultimate murder of Ray Pember. Josh and Ricky D argue over whether Ray's actions were executed (sorry) out of stupidity or pure laziness, while the Cap'n attempts …

This week the crew dives into the third and fourth episodes of Death Note family-style, but does that mean Ricky D cuts the show more or less slack? Josh sneaks in yet another HIMYM reference, and the Cap'n tries his best to shut it down immediately. Be warned. Listen next week for the return of fan-favorite Cali D(no relation)! Listen to the Cap'n…

Season 4 of SBI is here! This time, we are taking on the 2006 anime series Death Note, two episodes per week! To help us kick things off for Josh and Ricky D's first watch, we welcome Jason of Esoterica Cinema to SBI to talk Shinigami shenanigans and notebook no-no's. Will our first-timers jump into Death Note with the same enthusiasm they did Cowb…

The crew is celebrating Ricky D's birthday this week the only way we know how; with a single season television show! This is the first installment in a yearly series (yes, yearly) covering one of Ricky's favorite shows ever in Freaks and Geeks. The Cap'n and Josh reminisce about their high school days with Ricky D, and take some time to appreciate …

The end of another season of Sudden but Inevitable has arrived on this, our 50th episode. To help us get through all the emotional drain caused by this, our friend Philip Krogmeier, our resident Bebop Superfan, has returned to helps us process our feelings. Josh takes a moment to read some new words from a friendly review, and Ricky D struggles mig…

This week brings a special treat and first time guests Chris and Leslie of Measuring the Score! Their expertise as a composer and musician respectively make them two of the most appropriate possible guests we could have for Cowboy Bebop of any kind, and this week we're applying our not-so-critical lens to episode 9, Blue Crow Waltz. Is this pure fl…

Let's all take a trip to Earthland this week, as Legacy Podcaster and friend of the show Shawn from Cheapseat Reviews joins us to discuss the eighth episode of the live-action Cowboy Bebop remix, Sad Clown A-Go-Go! With no recent experience with the original series, how does Shawn feel about the glorious, demented mix of genre tropes and ultra-noir…

This week's discussion of Galileo Hustle just wouldn't feel right without Cameron Harrison of Green Shirt - A Newbie's Trek through TNG here to compare it to the anime source material with us! He also brought along the hottest take yet this season, and forced us to ask the question; is this series better than the original? Next, Josh and Ricky D pl…

The crew takes a crack at Binary Two-Step with the help of long-time supporter and first-time podcast guest Cali D! Is the relationship between Mel the Mechanic and Faye the healthiest across either version of Bebop? Did Ricky D notice anything else about this episode? Is Josh subtly encroaching upon Ricky D's brand? Does your brain feel itchy yet?…

The crew is joined by one of the hosts of Bebop Tabletop, Andrew, to discuss Darkside Tango! The not quite so sudden, but definitely inevitable betrayal of Jet by his former partner provides the sepia-soaked backdrop for our discussion on adaptation, a topic that Andrew is well-versed in. Josh and Ricky D stand back and let the fireworks fly this w…

This week the crew is joined by yet another member of the Green Shirt podcast, and this time it's the undisputed Alpha of the show, Producer John T. Bolds! While John may be a Federation veteran, when it comes to Bebop he is brand spankin' new, and the live-action show is his introduction to the property! Josh and Ricky D realize that perhaps they'…

Ryan rejoins us to talk about the little political satire movie that popped into your netflix queue at the end of the year. We discuss politics, war, environmentalism and the survival of the human race.... All topics we have no business exploring.By Ricky Dalldorf

This week our crew is finally introduced to the live-action counterpart of our favorite space-corgi, Ein! Long-time supporter Steve joins the crew to discuss our furry friend's introduction, as well as our favorite hand-to-hand fight of the series yet. Josh has some big podcast news, while Ricky finds himself agreeing with our first ever negative r…

Our crew welcomes the return of Cowboy Bebop Superfan Phil K, and the discussion is nearly immediately threatened by an unruly live chat! Fortunately, Josh and Ricky D are able to keep things mostly contained while Phil and the Cap'n get down to sharing some love for this week's episode, Venus Pop! Oh and don't forget to check out the Cap'n's recen…

Season 3 of SBI is here! Our Cap'n laments the near-immediate cancelation of 2021's live-action Cowboy Bebop, and the human buoys that are Josh and Ricky D keep him afloat by insisting upon equally near-immediate coverage of the series! Joining our humble little friendship for the premiere of season 3 is returning spacefriend Robert from Science Fi…

Ricky D! gets together with frequent guest Ryan(Alva Foxx) and we even get another visit from Josh, head of the Twist My Arm network. We discuss the new Matrix Resurrections film and ask some of the hard hitting questions like... Who wanted this? and Is Keanu getting old? We also squeak out some praise for the film to try and combat the angry nerd …

Our final episode of 2021 is here, and shucks howdy is it a doozy! This week, we are joined by the amazing Meg of Bed, Wed, or Behead to discuss the 2001 classic Donnie Darko. This is Meg's first time seeing the movie, and Ricky D has been waiting to mansplain this movie to someone for years! Josh provides the variance against our baseline this wee…

In this second bonus episode of the week, the crew sits down together to watch Logan's Run, a 1976 science fiction gem that Josh suggested, but this time with Ricky D! Josh shares what makes this movie so special to him, while Ricky D wonders what makes this movie so special to Josh. Meanwhile, the Cap'n is having a good ol' time imagining a new so…

This week we've got two bonus episodes! Our friend Marcy (formerly of Green Shirt) stops by to help us get ready for the 1976 classic that is Logan's Run! She breaks down what makes this movie so watchable, and helps get us geared up to discuss this absolute acid trip of a movie in our weekly livestream, while Josh and the Cap'n reminisce about all…

This week's SBI Bonus Episode comes to us courtesy of longtime friend of the show, Cameron Harrison of Green Shirt - A Newbie's Trek Through the Next Generation. He's here to introduce our Cap'n and Ricky D to James Gunn's 2006 directorial debut, Slither. Buried under all those slugs and meat is the triumphant return of our good friend and trusty p…

In this very special SBI bonus episode, the crew gets together just before the premiere of Netflix's live-action Cowboy Bebop adaptation to watch the first two episodes and discuss their immediate reactions. This episode contains plenty of spoilers, so be sure to watch both episodes before jumping in. Unless, of course, you need some convincing as …

I'm joined by Jesse from the Sudden But Inevitable podcast and we get a the low-down on exactly what the heck is happening in the Dune universe. We discuss sequels, fiefs and witchcraft, and how exactly that fits in with the Sand-Worm movie.By Ricky Dalldorf

This week we continue our series of Bonus Episodes with a brand-new classic, the 2021 Netflix original film Space Sweepers! In yet another milestone for SBI, this is a property that our Cap'n has never seen before! That means we'll need the guidance of our latest guest, Robert from Science Fiction Remnant, to find our way in the neon-drenched, soni…

Let the SBI Bonus Episodes begin! We are kicking things off this week in style with the 1986 classic film, Highlander! Ricky D has never seen it before, nor has Shawn of CheapSeat Reviews! Luckily, our captain has, and friend of the show SineCera stops by to help explain to the neophytes the glory that is Highlander. This may be our most contentiou…

This week, the crew is joined by Cameron of Green Shirt and Cowboy Bebop superfan Phil to discuss the visual ecstasy that is the Cowboy Bebop movie. Ricky D slides into the producer seat for this discussion, which Cameron then breaks wide open partway through with the suggestion that the entire movie may be a dream! We also make some big announceme…

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The crew is joined once more by Cowboy Bebop superfan Phil to discuss the series finale, The Real Folk Blues! Josh and Ricky D come to terms with the ending of their first anime series, while they estimate their likelihood of a rewatch. Kylie and the Cap'n get lost reminiscing about other series that drew them into the medium in the first place. Th…

I'm visited by Bestflix frequent flyer Ryan The Alva Foxx and we focus on the Netflix movie Bad Trip starring Eric Andre, Tiffany Hadish and Lil Rey Howery. We talk about some of our favorite pranks in the movie, compare it to some of our other favorite prank movies, and also just talk about what shows have been occupying our time of late.…

The SBI Crew is joined by returning Season 1 guest Cameron Harrison of Green Shirt - A Newbie's Trek Through the Next Generation to discuss the creepy cyberpunk cult of Brain Scratch and the absolute ocean of emotion that is Hard Luck Woman! Kylie is back and ready to give us all the session details, while Josh recounts the time he was accidentally…

This week, Kylie takes the night off paid, leaving the rest of the crew to discuss Boogie Woogie Feng Shui and Cowboy Funk. Ricky D takes the opportunity to continue both his blue streak and his emotional outbursts from the week prior, while the Cap'n assures us that he hasn't yet reached middle age. Josh also discusses the feeling of having your S…

This week, not even Wild Horses or Pierrot Le Fou can drag us away from talkin' Bebop! The Cap'n finds an opportunity to drop more Star Trek references than ever before, much to the chagrin of Ricky D. The crew also discusses their favorite space pirates throughout popular culture, while Josh presents a "tumbling through the atmosphere" hot take du…

We're back from a successful #TMAPodCon21 to our regularly scheduled Bebop, and that means it's time to micro-dose some Mushroom Samba and then try to find a Beta deck to watch Speak Like a Child. Josh is back and he talks a little bit about his "life on the streets", while Kylie and he debate whether or not Spike is "vanilla af" in bed. Ricky D an…

We bring a brand new anime-resistant first-timer through the first two episodes of Cowboy Bebop this week - and she just so happens to be married to the Captain! Ricky D also examines his newly receptive attitude to the world of anime, and we take the time to give him some suggestions as to what he should watch next. Don't worry folks, next week it…

We are finishing up with the Star Wars Sequel movies so I(Ricky D from Bestflix with Ricky D) team up with Josh and Justin of the Quest Me! podcast which is also a part of the Twist My Arm network. We do a lot of discussion about how many plot lines in this movie were originally presented in the Star Wars book series, we discuss JJ Abrams and his r…

Visit the Bestflix and Twist My Arm network merch store to show your support! https://twistmyarmpodcast.com/tma-store Keep up with the Twist My Arm network for incoming promo codes and new merch releases!By Ricky Dalldorf

We are back to cover two more sessions of our favorite 90s space-western anime, and this week is full of backstory with My Funny Valentine and Black Dog Serenade! Josh realizes that maybe he likes episodic TV after all, while Kylie defends her ATLA opinion from a mildly riled Captain. Ricky D has some plans mercifully cancelled, and we are finally …

Josh from the Twist My Arm Network and the Sudden But Inevitable Rebop(among others) drags RickyD! into the world Star Wars Sequels. Josh brings a plethora of Star Wars knowledge to the podcast while RickyD! reminisces about old Star Wars video games.By Ricky D!

All shined up from our visit with the California Browncoats for SDCC@Home, we dove right into our discussion of Bohemian Rhapsody! Josh recounts the time he encountered a roving chess gang, at which point Kylie and Ricky D take turns challenging him to a match! Our Captain also stumbles handsomely into one of the most "grown-up" discussion topics w…

Bestflix regular Ryan( the AlvaFoxx) joins me this week to talk about the new Space Jam movie! Its in theatres and just came to HBO MAX this weekend. We talk about the great moments and those moments that aren't so great. Come get our thoughts!By Ricky Dalldorf

Vicious is back, and just as Sephiroth-y as ever this week as we discuss Jupiter Jazz Parts I and II. Josh finally gets some of that sweet, sweet serialization that he so desperately craves, while Ricky D explains the parameters of "aggressive cuddles" and then some real-world science (no, seriously)! Kylie, ever the adult in the room, reminds us t…

Talkin' about two episodes of high-quality space western per week can be exhausting, and if not properly planned could lead to the improper scheduling of two-part episodes. But fear not! We've done it properly here at SBI, and that means that this week we are only covering Toys in the Attic. Kylie provides some fun insight regarding the session's t…

This week, the crew finally meets Radical Edward! Fear not, for Ricky D asks a very fair question regarding Ed's gender to clear up any confusion almost immediately. Josh informs everyone of his graduation to something called "boy pants," and Kylie does her best to keep the rest of the crew from singing Led Zeppelin while she shares some fun facts …

RickyD from Bestflix with RickyD! teams up with Jesse over at Sudden But Inevitable to talk In The Heights, the new Lin-Manuel Miranda musical. We talk our favorite scenes, favorite songs, favorite characters and just what makes this musical such an event.By Ricky Dalldorf