Absolutely the Best Podcast: A Work in Progress

Zach Hugethanks

This show is focused on discussing and ranking movie series, to determine which ones are the best! Currently, series 3 covers the Alien and Predator connected universe. Previously, the MCU movies were covered in Series 1. We also have franchise-adjacent coverage in series 2 & 4! We even throw in some video game ranking from time to time. Come for the rankings, stay for the banter!

  1. The Predator (AVPCU)

    May 31

    The Predator (AVPCU)

    Series 3 Episode 12 #071 This is a bad movie and an even worse sequel. Tune in to hear why! [EXPLICIT]   Contact us: absolutelythebestpodcast@gmail.com Linktree     Bluesky     Threads     Instagram     YouTube Join our Discord AVPCU Ranking List Support the show: Ko-Fi Patreon   Michael Colby's other shows: Jack Billings Presents  This Bizarre Adventure   Zach's links: RGC GMMF Dark Man 2001 CWRS   Music: "The Rite of Spring" by Igor Stravinsky   Podcast artwork made by Zach Hugethanks with some artwork from Vecteezy, used with permission according to the free license.   ——————————————— #Predator #Scifi #Horror

    1h 60m
  2. American Gangster (MCU Adjacent)

    May 17

    American Gangster (MCU Adjacent)

    Series 2 Episode 11 #070   My man.   [EXPLICIT]   Robbie's links: Conversions With Robbie Sherman  Apple Podcasts Spotify Bonus after hours on Martin Scorsese with The Vern   Contact us: absolutelythebestpodcast@gmail.com Linktree     Bluesky     Threads     Instagram     YouTube Join our Discord Series 2 Ratings List Support the show: Ko-Fi Patreon   Music: "Symphony No. 40 in G Minor: III. Minuetto. Allegretto — Tri" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart   Podcast artwork made by Zach Hugethanks with some artwork from Vecteezy, used with permission according to the free license.     ——————————————— #AmericanGangster

    2h 15m
  3. Alien: Covenant (AVPCU Ranking)

    May 3

    Alien: Covenant (AVPCU Ranking)

    Series 3 Episode 11 #069 This movie makes Prometheus seem a lot better.  [EXPLICIT]   Contact us: absolutelythebestpodcast@gmail.com Linktree     Bluesky     Threads     Instagram     YouTube Join our Discord AVPCU Ranking List Support the show: Ko-Fi Patreon   Michael Colby's other shows: Jack Billings Presents  This Bizarre Adventure No Time to Binge Zach can also be found on: Retro Game Club Games My Mom Found (2001 epsiode) Nerds Abroadcast   Music: "The Rite of Spring" by Igor Stravinsky   Podcast artwork made by Zach Hugethanks with some artwork from Vecteezy, used with permission according to the free license.   ——————————————— #Alien #Horror #SciFi

    2h 7m
  4. Prometheus (AVPCU Ranking)

    Apr 19

    Prometheus (AVPCU Ranking)

    Series 3 Episode 10 #068 We refuse to deviate from our path to finish this series of movies, even if it kills us.  [EXPLICIT]   Contact us: absolutelythebestpodcast@gmail.com Linktree     Bluesky     Threads     Instagram     YouTube Join our Discord AVPCU Ranking List Support the show: Ko-Fi Patreon   Michael Colby's other shows: Jack Billings Presents  This Bizarre Adventure   Zach's links: Retro Game Club Games My Mom Found Conversations with Robbie Sherman   Music: "The Rite of Spring" by Igor Stravinsky   Podcast artwork made by Zach Hugethanks with some artwork from Vecteezy, used with permission according to the free license.   ——————————————— #Alien #SciFi #Horror #Prometheus

    2h 29m
  5. Capcom vs. Marvel Fighting Collection (MCU Adjacent)

    Apr 5

    Capcom vs. Marvel Fighting Collection (MCU Adjacent)

    Series 2 Episode 10 #067 We give the fighting games in Capcom vs. Marvel Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics the AtBP:AWiP ranking treatment! Stay for after show for some OST discussion too! [EXPLICIT]   Links: Will Avocado Toasty 2 Oxygenfad Superwill64 Phoebe YouTube Bluesky Twitch Nerds Abroadcast Colby Jack Billings Presents  This Bizarre Adventure George Zach Retro Game Club Games My Mom Found WAYP February 2026 Inglourious Basterds Intro and outro music: "Soaring Through 8-Bit Skies" by SevenCastleForest  Capcom vs. Marvel ranking   Contact us: absolutelythebestpodcast@gmail.com Linktree     Bluesky     Threads     Instagram     YouTube Join our Discord Support the show: Ko-Fi Patreon Podcast artwork made by Zach Hugethanks with some artwork from Vecteezy, used with permission according to the free license.   ——————————————— #Marvel #Capcom #Fightinggames

    2h 20m
  6. Predators (AVPCU ranking)

    Mar 22

    Predators (AVPCU ranking)

    Series 3 Episode 9 #066 Hey, remember the first predator movie? They sure remind you about it a bunch of times in this one. Bad move, movie. This is a turd. We should have just watched the original again.  [EXPLICIT]   Contact us: absolutelythebestpodcast@gmail.com Linktree     Bluesky     Threads     Instagram     YouTube Join our Discord AVPCU Ranking List Support the show: Ko-Fi Patreon   Michael Colby's other shows: Jack Billings Presents  This Bizarre Adventure   Zach's links: Retro Game Club Games My Mom Found Inglorious Basterds What are you playing? (February 2026) Nerds Abroadcast   Music: "The Rite of Spring" by Igor Stravinsky   Podcast artwork made by Zach Hugethanks with some artwork from Vecteezy, used with permission according to the free license.     ———————————————   #Predator #SciFi #Horror #action

    2h 7m

  7. Mar 8 ·  Bonus

    Metroid ranking update

    A brief but important update regarding the Metroid ranking episode.  Guests: Phoebe Stanton a.k.a. TheLetsPlayPrincess Bluesky Twitch Nerds Abroadcast TeeBee a.k.a. TeacherBloke85 Bluesky Nerds Abroadcast Bill Tucker A Gamer Looks at 40 Michael Coby Jack Billings Presents This Bizarre Adventure Metroid ranking list Contact us: absolutelythebestpodcast@gmail.com Linktree     Bluesky     Threads     Instagram     YouTube Join our Discord Support the show: Ko-Fi Patreon

    7 min
  8. The City of Lost Children (AVPCU Adjacent)

    Mar 8

    The City of Lost Children (AVPCU Adjacent)

    Series 4 Episode 2 #065 (La Cité des Enfants Perdu)   Zut alors! Blue Williams is back and we're covering a foreign language film! Apologies for making you read subtitles, but you should watch this movie (not dubbed). It's wonderful!   [EXPLICIT]   Hear more from Blue at Gamers Week Podcast! Special thanks to Dale Coop for the French translation assistance! Contact us: absolutelythebestpodcast@gmail.com Linktree     Bluesky     Threads     Instagram     YouTube Join our Discord Series 4 Ratings List Support the show: Ko-Fi Patreon   Music: "Indifférence" by Joseph Colombo & Tony Morena Podcast artwork made by Zach Hugethanks with some artwork from Vecteezy, used with permission according to the free license.     ——————————————— #CityofLostChildren #Fantasy

    1h 58m
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This show is focused on discussing and ranking movie series, to determine which ones are the best! Currently, series 3 covers the Alien and Predator connected universe. Previously, the MCU movies were covered in Series 1. We also have franchise-adjacent coverage in series 2 & 4! We even throw in some video game ranking from time to time. Come for the rankings, stay for the banter!

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