Episodes

June 9, 2023

Supplemental Reading: Fast X (2023)

Here we stand on the precipice of the end. Fast X. The second (or third) to last movie. How does the Louis Leterrier directed, Justin Lin written movie fair? How does Jason Momoa stack up to the all time great villains of the Fast Saga? And most importantly, where does Fast X come in for the rankings between Henry and John? All of these questions painstakingly answered, right here on Zero Credit(s). Music: “Summon the Rawk” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By A...
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May 26, 2023

Episode 302: Disney vs DeSantis

It’s a crazy week and we’ve got a lot to talk about. Fake AI generated images generating too much buzz on the internet. Fake verified profiles propagating even faker news to be picked up by actual news sources. Two powerhouses of Florida taking each other on in a knock-down, drag-out fight to the death. We’ve got that plus more, all right here on Zero Credit(s).
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May 19, 2023

Episode 301: Fast X: Tires of the Kingdom

As we kick off a new season of Zero Credit(s), we fall on old habits. Fast and Furious is about to premiere, but not without a little tease by one Vincent Diesel. Beyond that, it’s just The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. We’ve got all that and not much more, right here on Zero Credit(s).
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May 12, 2023

Episode 300: Zero Credit(s) Cribz

Well it’s finally here – episode 300 of Zero Credit(s). And we’ll cut it straight with you. No time traveling plots, no robot uprising. No gimmicks. Just pure, unadulterated Zero Credit(s). We’ve got it all this week from something Henry’s cooked up to a detailing of John’s new house. Also: how to be a sigma male, various facts about camels, and several special guest appearances. That and more, right here on the 300th episode of Zero Credit(s). Thank you all so much for listening.
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April 28, 2023

Episode 299: We Are (NOT) the Rainey Street Drowner

Contrary to what John might say, we are not the Rainey Street Drowner, largely because that just doesn’t exist. We discuss the current rumors of an Austin based serial killer, dive into some more of that sweet, sweet AI buzz with a Grimes related incident, and round things off with a stop at the modern day Pinkerton Agency. All that and more, right here on Zero Credit(s).
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April 21, 2023

Episode 298: King December December December Williams

We’re all over the place this week, starting off with two almost Zeitbingo cross-offs. However, we have more important stuff to talk about like all the old properties getting new things. New Star War movies. New Harry Potter television show. New ways for old companies to make money without coming up with new ideas. It’s great. Isn’t it great? We think it’s great. All of that and more, right here on Zero Credit(s).
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April 14, 2023

Episode 297: dorp

We’re lost in the haze of bad days, tired and beaten up by the going on’s of life. If only there were some type of…good guy…out there, with like…mythical and/or biblical strength…who knows street smart stuff and is like newly battled. Someone should really write a song about that and use it in a bunch of movies. Or not. We’ve got that and less, right here on Zero Credit(s).
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April 7, 2023

Episode 296: God Rest Ye, Many Gentlemen

This week, we celebrate Finland as it becomes the 31st country to join NATO. Learn all about Finland, their culture, their customs, and more for hours on en–what’s that? A former president was arrested and arraigned? Well I guess we need to cover that then. All that and more, right here on Zero Credit(s).
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March 31, 2023

Episode 295: “Please Let Me Live”

We’re shining a light through the darkness to some kickass state senators who are getting things done by not allowing anything to be done on this week’s episode. Weaponizing the filibuster? How about busting down on some…fili–this is going nowhere, but yes, we are shouting out Nebraska State Senators Michaela Cavanaugh, Megan Hunt, and their supporters this week in an effort to find some good amongst all this dreary bad. We’ve got that, plus some news about Kanye West, right here on Zero Credit(...
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March 24, 2023

Episode 294: The Slime Heard Round the World

While financial institutions continue to crumble and burn around us, let’s take a distracting walk down a heavily commercialized memory lane. Remember Gak? Flubber? Sock ’em Boppers? Good if you do, and if you don’t, we’ll explain all of this and more. Plus, we go woke. All this week on Zero Credit(s).
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March 17, 2023

Episode 293: A Great Night for the Lovers (of Movies)

It’s time to recap the Oscars and boy what an Oscars it was. Everything Everywhere All at Once swept as it should and all is right with the world. So why is Henry so mad about the existence of Top Gun: Maverick? We’ve got that plus John breaks down the Silicon Valley Bank crisis for us in his usual knowledgeable but please don’t sue us way. Also, there’s more! Right here on Zero Credit(s).
March 10, 2023

Supplemental Reading: Fast and Furious Spy Racers Series Finale

Well, we’re finally here. The end of the long and winding road that has been the Fast and Furious Spy Racers series on Netflix. Six seasons. 52 Episodes. Some of which, we actually covered. It all comes down to this, the final two episodes. Will they cement this series into the eternal hall of capital G, capital C Good Content, or will this series live on in infamy as being a weird, cheap cash-in of one of the greatest series of car based movies of all time? Let’s find out. You ride. You fight.
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March 2, 2023

Episode 292: You’re Gonna Matthew McConaug-PAY

The Boring Company is trying to pollute the Colorado River and Salesforce pays out an absurd sum to a Hollywood Actor PER YEAR. We’ve got that, Lent, Spilled Beer, and much much more, right here on Zero Credit(s).
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Feb. 24, 2023

Episode 291: It’s Absolutely the Pig

John’s back, but he’s oblivious to the world around him, so we’re going to play a little game called Is This a Real Headline or Is This Something I Made Up? But before we get to all that, Happy Mardi Gras everyone. So pick up your Jackamo and your Fillet Gumbo and get to celebratin’ by pondering if The Last of Us is a zombie show or not. We’ve got that and more, this week on Zero Credit(s).
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Feb. 17, 2023

Episode 290: Valentimes Day

John is away, so the Henry will play. We’ve got friend of the show and erstwhile guest host Jamie on the show this week and she’s got a lot to talk about. Pet names, mystery chocolates, financial budgeting apps. We’ve got it all plus the outrage of a certain Big Game campaign, this week on Zero Credit(s).
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Feb. 3, 2023

Episode 289: Monetizing Outrage

I’ll be honest with you guys: we recorded this on Monday before an icestorm hit Austin. Since then, John’s been without power (four days and counting) and Henry’s had a forest of trees fall around (and on) his house. So I can’t really remember what this one’s about and there’s no art. Apologies. I think we talk about Facebook? See y’all next week.
Jan. 27, 2023

Supplemental Reading: RRR

2022 was a great year for movies, and this week’s Supplemental Reading topic is no different. An international hit out of Tollywood, RRR is an over-the-top action and romance filled mythical retelling of a pivotal moment in India’s battle for independence from the English Raj that asks a simple question: what if Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem met? And also what if they were superheroes? John and Henry journey to the center of this movie, exploring its themes and singing its praises, so g...
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Jan. 20, 2023

Episode 288: Golden Glosers

It’s that time of year again: time to judge the Golden Globes on the mere fact that it exists. Plus its categories don’t make any sense. We’ve got that, some Critic Choice Awards shout outs, and a barometer reading for this podcast’s favorite recent movie, Everything Everywhere All at Once (they’re gonna snub it, I swear), AND some cheap shots levied at easy target and alleged internet bad guy Justin Roiland, right here on Zero Credit(s).
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Jan. 13, 2023

Episode 287: Step-Government, What Are You Doing?

It’s time once again for a fully political episode of Zero Credit(s). We know that’s not everyone’s bag, but it should be, at least if you live in the U.S., since this sort of affects all of us. Come hear what dumb things the government’s been doing in only the first two weeks of the year. Next week, the Golden Globes, so stay tuned right here, on Zero Credit(s).
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Jan. 6, 2023

Episode 286: Big Pants Will Get Huge

It’s the first episode of the new year, and 2023 promises to be more eventful than ever. Rather than talk about lofty resolutions or goals, let’s play a game of bingo. But not just any bingo, this is Zietbingo, baby. We’ll fill the board with predictions for the year and let’s see what shakes out in the wash. Will Henry and John’s predictions come true? Only time can tell, right here on Zero Credit(s).
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Dec. 22, 2022

Episode 285: Best/Worst 2022

Movies, Video Games, TV Shows, and 7 randomly selected suggestions from you dear Fams. It is time again to deliberate the Best and Worst of the year. What shall remain? What shall be cast aside? Will we ever watch Andor? All this and more is at least talked about. Happy Holidays to all, and a Happy New Year. We’ll see you in 2023.
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Dec. 16, 2022

Episode 284: Woke Critics and Chili’s Cynics

We recorded this episode on Sunday, so excuse the bright and early energy we bring. We’ve got a World Cupdate, our last before the big final match as well as a slew of video game news for ya this week before launching into a defense of one of Austin’s oldest and best kept secrets: the Chili’s at 45th and Lamar. Best Worst is next week, so be prepared to lose the things you love (and hate), right here on Zero Credit(s).
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Dec. 9, 2022

Episode 283: david/matilda

We’ve got another World Cupdate for you this week and something very special. While John tries to convey a new development in the AI Chat Bot/Stack Overflow world, Henry stumbles on something new. Something powerful. You’ll just have to see for yourself by listening, and we’re sorry in advance! It happens all right here, on Zero Credit(s).
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Dec. 2, 2022

Episode 282: It’s Giving Slow Talk

We’re back from the holidays and both are our stomachs tired on this episode of Zero Credit(s). Crazy things are happening, but we’re going to step away from the chaos a bit to celebrate the absolute glow-up of one of the patron saints of Zero Credit(s), Edgar Dworsky, the man behind Mouseprint.org. We’ve got that, plus the president’s actions have made us upset?! Really?! Because the office of the president for some reason is backing corporations instead of workers?! We are shocked?! AND a Worl...