2 Day Rental

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Welcome to 2 Day Rental, the podcast where two geeky dads, Cory and Steve, dig through the dusty shelves of pop culture—past and present. From VHS-era classics to streaming hits, toy aisles to trailer drops, we talk movies, TV, games, and the glorious chaos of parenting through it all. Expect opinions, nostalgia, late-night debates, and questionable takes—served fresh like a Friday night rental and returned late every time. No interviews. No experts. Just two guys figuring it out, one rewind at a time.

  1. 154. Shadowlands, Strikes & Stepping on LEGO

    12/01/2025

    154. Shadowlands, Strikes & Stepping on LEGO

    Episode 154 kicks off with a pain every parent knows too well: stepping on LEGO with bare feet. We break down the agony, the physics, and the emotional damage that tiny bricks can inflict before we even get to the news.Then it’s time for Channel 2 Day Rental News, and this week is stacked: • 🦊 Daredevil: Born Again – Season 2 predictions as Marvel reportedly adapts Shadowland. We talk tone, villains, and what this could mean for Matt Murdock’s future. • 🎭 Eddie Murphy’s biggest career regrets — the major roles he turned down and how different Hollywood might have looked. • 🧠 Brainiac confirmed for the next Superman movie — what kind of threat he represents and why he’s long overdue. • 🧸 Will Funko go bankrupt? We look at recent reports, the state of collecting, and what it means for fans drowning in vinyl figures.In Previously Viewed, we revisit the Farrelly Brothers’ bowling classic Kingpin (1996) — Roy Munson, Big Ern, Amish haircuts, and why this movie still knocks down laughs like pins.And we wrap things up with a listener question from the Community Drop Box, because nothing keeps the aisles of our video store alive like fans dropping by.Grab your bowling ball, avoid the LEGO on the floor, and hit play — Episode 154 is live!

    1h 27m
  2. 153: Chips, Chaos & Cineplex Surprises

    11/15/2025

    153: Chips, Chaos & Cineplex Surprises

    We kick off Episode 153 with a topic close to our hearts (and stomachs): our shared love of chips. From elite flavours to the ones that should be banned from the snack aisle, we break down our salty opinions. Then Cory recounts his “near-death experience” at a gas station — a story that proves even filling up the tank can turn into a thriller if you’re Cory.After that, it’s time for Channel 2 Day Rental News, and it’s a stacked week: • 🎥 Cineplex’s new “Mystery Movie Premiere” — we dive into the surprise-title trend and whether it’s genius or chaos. • 🎭 DC Studios adapting V for Vendetta — what a modern version could look like and why the timing is interesting. • 👁️ VisionQuest’s villain roster is taking shape — who’s confirmed, who’s rumoured, and how it sets the tone for the series. • 🧸 Toy Story 5 teaser — our thoughts on the return to one of Pixar’s biggest franchises and what the teaser hints at.In Previously Viewed, we revisit the Farrelly brothers’ 2003 comedy Stuck on You. We talk Greg Kinnear, Matt Damon, conjoined hijinks, early-2000s humour, and how the movie holds up in 2025.To wrap things up, we jump on the internet trend of the moment and do a Blind Ranking, putting our decision-making skills to the test with zero context — and maximum chaos.So grab a bag of chips (we know you want to), settle in, and hit play — Episode 153 is crunchy, chaotic, and loaded with surprises.

    1h 38m
  3. 152. Toon Town, Toys & Teaser Talk

    11/10/2025

    152. Toon Town, Toys & Teaser Talk

    We’re back for Episode 152, coming down from Halloween sugar highs and baseball heartbreak. We kick things off by swapping stories from our Halloween nights — costumes, kids, and candy tax — and then break down the final games of the World Series, including how close (and how far) the Blue Jays felt from being there. Then it’s over to Channel 2 Day Rental News, and it’s a full shelf this week: • 🪀 2025 Toy Hall of Fame Inductees — we compare the real picks to our ballot and see who got snubbed. • 🧱 LEGO Ideas: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Megazord — is this the crossover masterpiece our toy shelves deserve? • 🦸 Avengers: Doomsday teaser rumors — when might we see it, and what needs to be in it for Marvel to win us back? In Previously Viewed, we revisit the groundbreaking blend of live-action and animation — Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988). We talk Jessica Rabbit, Judge Doom trauma, cartoon chaos, and why this movie still feels like lightning in a bottle. Then we crank the wheel for this month’s Reel of Fortune: Brovember Edition, lining up a fresh batch of movies to kick off the month. And to wrap things up, we answer a listener question straight from the Community Drop Box. So grab your Acme gizmos, crank up the VCR, and watch out for falling pianos — Episode 152 is live now. 🎧 Subscribe & follow 2 Day Rental for weekly nostalgia, movie mayhem, and the world’s most unofficial video store experience.

    1h 32m
  4. 151. Vanity Thy Name Is This Episode's Title

    10/27/2025

    151. Vanity Thy Name Is This Episode's Title

    We’re back behind the counter for Episode 151, and before anything else — yeah, we know. We totally forgot to hype up Episode 150. Consider this our official apology and a make-good. (It’s not often you hit 150 rentals without a late fee.)We kick things off with some World Series talk, wondering what could’ve been for the Toronto Blue Jays, breaking down the final stretch of baseball’s biggest stage, and once again proving we can somehow make any sport sound like a dad debating movie sequels.Then it’s time to flip over to Channel 2 Day Rental News, where the headlines are straight out of a toy box and comic panel: • 🚁 G.I. Joe/Transformers crossover heading to animation — what does that mean for the live-action movie universe? • 🦇 The Batman 2 updates — what role will The Penguin play in the sequel, and are we finally getting that darker Gotham we’ve been waiting for? • 💥 James Gunn and Darkseid — why DC’s new boss might be keeping the big bad on the bench after Thanos. • 🧱 LEGO’s new Goonies set — our wallets cry, our shelves rejoice, and our nostalgia levels go through the roof.In Previously Viewed, we pop in the VHS for the 1992 dark comedy Death Becomes Her, starring Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, and Bruce Willis. We dive into the camp, the chaos, and the groundbreaking effects that made it an early-’90s cult classic that’s aged like… well, immortality serum.And to cap things off, we roll out the very first edition of “Staff Picks”, where each of us recommends a hidden gem worth checking out — and this one’s a good one. (Think of it as the part of the store where you actually listen to the clerk’s advice.)So grab your membership card, rewind your nostalgia, and settle in — it’s 2 Day Rental, where the movies never die… they just get weirder with age.

    1h 34m
  5. 150. Who You Gonna Call for 150?

    10/20/2025

    150. Who You Gonna Call for 150?

    It’s Episode 150 — a nice round number, and a perfect excuse to celebrate with another trip down the aisles of cinematic nostalgia!We kick things off chatting about the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Seattle Mariners series, looking at what went right, what went sideways, and why being a Jays fan sometimes feels like living in a sports-themed Twilight Zone.Then, it’s time to flip over to Channel 2 Day Rental News, where the stories hit harder than a Mario fireball. We celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the North American release of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) — the console that basically raised a generation of gamers. We also talk about X-Men ’97 scoring an early Season 3 renewal (and the possibility of Seasons 4 and 5!), news of a live-action Jetsons movie starring Jim Carrey, and a head-scratching update about a Magic 8-Ball TV series — because apparently no toy is safe from adaptation.In Previously Viewed, we cross the streams for one of the all-time greats — Ghostbusters (1984). We revisit the classic, share what still makes it lightning-in-a-bottle perfect, and gush over why bustin’ still makes us feel good.So whether you grew up blowing on NES cartridges, quoting Egon, or just wondering who you’re gonna call — this one’s packed with nostalgia, laughs, and a few questionable predictions from the Magic 8-Ball.🎧 Subscribe & follow 2 Day Rental for your weekly fix of retro talk, movie love, and dad-approved geek culture.

    1h 33m
  6. 149: The Boys of Fall & the Slayer of All

    10/13/2025

    149: The Boys of Fall & the Slayer of All

    Fall is here, the air’s getting cooler, and the conversation’s heating up! We kick things off this week talking about the change in weather and what that means for the cozy-season movie rotation. Then we slide right into playoff mode, breaking down the Toronto Blue Jays’ postseason run (or stumble…) and how the MLB playoffs are shaping up overall — complete with the kind of armchair analysis only two dads with microphones can provide.From there, we roll out a brand-new news segment, and there’s a lot to cover: a first look at Daredevil’s new suit for Born Again Season 2 (does it hold up to the Netflix classic?), the debut trailer for Marvel’s Wonder Man, and our review of Tron: Ares — a movie that might just be the comeback story the Grid needed.In Previously Viewed, we take a bite out of 1992’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer — the movie that kicked off a cult phenomenon long before the TV series. We talk camp, casting, one-liners, and whether this ‘90s time capsule still slays three decades later.Finally, we spin the Halloween Reel of Fortune to pick next week’s spooky selection and crack open the Community Drop Box to answer a fan question straight from the listeners.So grab a sweater, pour something warm, and hit play — it’s another week at your friendly neighborhood video store, where the takes are free and the rentals are (still) two days.

    1h 31m
  7. 148. Bears, Bats and Bikes

    10/06/2025

    148. Bears, Bats and Bikes

    2 Day Rental – Episode 148: Bears, Bats & BikesWe’re back in the store and this week’s rental has a little bit of everything — nature documentaries, classic monsters, caped crusaders, and BMX legends.We kick things off celebrating one of the internet’s best annual traditions: Fat Bear Week! Cory and Steve discuss their favourite chunky contenders, the joy of rooting for bears with names like Otis and Grazer, and why the world could use more wholesome competitions like this.From there, we head over to the lab (and by lab, we mean the news section) to talk about the newly announced Young Frankenstein TV series. We share first impressions, our love for Mel Brooks’ original, and whether lightning can strike twice when it comes to reanimating such a classic.Then we take a nostalgic glide through the shadows of Batman: The Animated Series, reacting to a recent list ranking the show’s best episodes. Which ones truly stand the test of time? Which deserve more love? (Spoiler: Heart of Ice still hits like a punch from Mr. Freeze.)Cory also dives into his October horror movie binge and gives a few picks that hit the sweet spot between creepy and classic — perfect for spooky season viewing.In Previously Viewed, we dust off the VHS copy of one of Steve’s all-time favourites — the 1986 cult BMX flick Rad. We talk about what made it such a gem for kids of the ‘80s, its wild stunts, that unforgettable soundtrack, and why it still holds up for anyone who grew up on bikes and dream sequences.Finally, we spin the Reel of Fortune — our new movie wheel of destiny — and load up a fresh set of flicks for October’s lineup. (Let’s just say there’s a good chance the next few weeks will get weird, spooky, and totally tubular.)So grab your popcorn, rewind your tapes, and settle in for another trip down memory lane — where the rental’s always two days, but the nostalgia lasts forever.

    1h 31m
  8. 147. First Ballot

    09/29/2025

    147. First Ballot

    This week we really stretch our rental legs. 🎶 Music Rewind: We kick things off with The Proclaimers’ unforgettable anthem “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)”—where it came from, why it stuck in our heads, and how it keeps popping up in pop culture. 🧸 Toy Hall of Fame 2025: From classic playthings to possible surprise picks, we size up the full nominee list, debate the frontrunners, and lock in our bold predictions for which toys will make the cut this year. 🦸 Marvel Speculation Station: Doctor Doom is finally headed for the MCU. We break down concept art, comic inspiration, and what a modern Victor Von Doom could look like on the big screen. 🍿 Previously Viewed: We rewind to Uncle Buck, celebrating John Candy’s larger-than-life charm and wondering how the movie plays to fresh eyes in 2025. 💌 Fan Question of the Week: A listener email stops us in our tracks and gets us reflecting on nostalgia, and why we love revisiting old favourites. Hit play for a full episode of laughs, debate, and deep-cut nostalgia. Like, comment, and let us know your Toy Hall of Fame predictions!

    1h 33m
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Welcome to 2 Day Rental, the podcast where two geeky dads, Cory and Steve, dig through the dusty shelves of pop culture—past and present. From VHS-era classics to streaming hits, toy aisles to trailer drops, we talk movies, TV, games, and the glorious chaos of parenting through it all. Expect opinions, nostalgia, late-night debates, and questionable takes—served fresh like a Friday night rental and returned late every time. No interviews. No experts. Just two guys figuring it out, one rewind at a time.

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  • Creator
    OpenCollar Digital
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    153
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © OpenCollar Digital
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    2 Day Rental