Relatively Terrible

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Relatively Terrible is the Uploads of Fun family questioning today's culture with humor and just enough dysfunction to feel relatable.

Episodes

  1. 3D AGO

    From Conformity Gate To Doomsday: Hype, Hope, And Hard Truths

    Watch The Video Version Here. A viral theory fizzles, a fandom groans, and four movie nerds try to detox from the rage machine by talking about the only thing that still brings them joy: great stories. We start with the Conformity Gate comedown and the uncomfortable truth that the internet sometimes writes better endings than the creators. Then we turn our attention to Marvel’s looming swing at redemption—Doomsday—and ask the one question trailers keep dodging: what’s the story? We dig into the rumored 3h45m runtime, Endgame’s re-release as a setup, and why the Russo brothers’ return might matter more than cameos. The table splits on Robert Downey Jr. as a multiversal Doom, debates whether multiverse math can replace character arcs, and admits the fatigue is real after hollow spectacle and clumsy finales. Meanwhile, X-Men nostalgia hits in all the right ways—Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and long-awaited comic-accurate suits—and we talk about how faithful design can spark genuine delight when paired with good writing. Hope gets a second wind with DCU buzz around Supergirl and a scene-stealing Lobo, tempered by a reminder that box office totals don’t equal quality. From there, we stack a 2026 watchlist and confess our cinema blind spots: The Godfather, Scarface, Jaws, The Breakfast Club, The Exorcist, Pulp Fiction, and the John Wick series. A spirited Godzilla debate breaks out—Minus One’s character-first grit versus Monsterverse mayhem—revealing a theme that runs through the whole episode: story over noise, stakes over fan service, meaning over metrics. Hit play for hot takes, true confessions, and a surprisingly earnest plea to “fight the suck” by choosing films that remember why we care. If Doomsday delivers, we’ll celebrate. If not, there’s a world of classics and a rebounding DCU waiting. Listen, subscribe, and drop your bold prediction out of 10—are we headed for redemption or another multiversal mess? Fighting The Suck Since ©2026 Relatively Terrible

    54 min
  2. JAN 26

    A Family Argues That 6-7 Means Nothing And Our Algorithms Know It

    Watch The Video Version Here. A two-word meme with zero meaning shouldn’t run the internet—yet here we are. We start with “6'7” and follow the thread through the machinery that makes nonsense go viral: algorithms tuned for outrage, copy‑paste content that drowns craft, and a metrics game that rewards noise over thought. It’s funny until it isn’t, especially when kids are thrown into a world where attention is currency and guardrails are optional. We get personal about doomscrolling and the subtle pull of rage bait, then dig into the parasocial economy where creators ask you to pay for closeness while offering little of substance. From there, the conversation turns to safety and parenting online: how to set real boundaries, why adult‑child interactions on the internet are never neutral, and the practical steps we use—supervise, block, and disengage instead of debate. The goal isn’t to ban phones; it’s to raise kids who can navigate feeds without getting dragged under. AI enters the chat with a hard truth: most people can’t tell the difference between tool and authorship. We call for an honest approach—use AI to draft, explore, and learn, but own your voice and your process. Discernment is the skill that keeps you from mistaking a polished fake for real craft. That leads into a bigger gripe with education: multiple‑choice testing teaches guessing, not thinking. Writing, sourcing, and context teach you how to build an argument and spot bad ones, whether they come from a viral clip or a cherry‑picked quote. By the end, we circle back to what matters: meaning over metrics. Curate your feeds. Reward creators who make original work. Teach kids to verify before they share. And when a trend like “6'7” takes over your timeline, laugh if you must—but ask what it says about the system pushing it to you. If this conversation resonates, tap follow, share it with a friend who doomscrolls at midnight, and leave a quick review so more curious folks can find us. Fighting The Suck Since ©2026 Relatively Terrible

    44 min
  3. JAN 19

    Year-End Roast: The Most And Least Terrible of 2025

    Watch The Video Version Here. Pop culture whiplash, a rained-out birthday, and a house-wide stomach bug shouldn’t add up to a meaningful year—but that contrast is exactly what made 2025 unforgettable for us. We kick off by calling out the year’s biggest letdowns, from the flat humor and hollow plotting of Electric State to the glossy veneer and logic gaps of Fantastic Four, including the now-infamous CGI baby that sank suspension of disbelief. We wrestle with TV fatigue, too—Abbott Elementary’s early spark faded into safe beats—and debate the hype machine around Pedro Pascal and The Last of Us without falling into the algorithm’s outrage trap. Loss put everything in sharper focus. Ozzy Osbourne’s passing stirred real grief in our crew, not because the internet demanded it, but because his music scored our lives. We unpack the odd rituals of online mourning, the “first time listening” trend, and why performative grief feels empty next to genuine remembrance. Then the vibe shifts: we champion two underappreciated wins—an optimistic, well-judged Superman and a character-driven Thunderbolts that dared to trade empty spectacle for moral complexity. Sometimes the best superhero stories aren’t the loudest; they’re the ones that make you think. Our biggest joys arrived off the algorithm. We finally discovered Harry Potter and fell for its long-arc storytelling, Alan Rickman’s layered Snape, and the way each film threads into a satisfying end. That new fandom made our Universal Studios trip feel brand new. We also dove deep into Breaking Bad together, savoring the slow-burn reversals, the prison montage, the desert showdowns, and the “I am the danger” moment that still rattles. Between con adventures at PopCon and Dragon Con, meeting heroes, a driver’s license earned, and a 20th anniversary celebrated, we found the antidote to a “terrible” year: choosing perspective, together. If you like smart pop culture takes, honest family banter, and a mix of grief, humor, and hope, you’ll feel at home here. Hit follow, share with a friend who loves a good debate, and drop your most and least terrible moments of 2025—we’ll read the best on the show. Fighting The Suck Since ©2026 Relatively Terrible

    46 min
  4. JAN 12

    Stranger Things: The Final Verdict

    Watch The Video Version Here. Ten years after we first met the kids from Hawkins, we finally reach the end—and the internet erupted. We open the vault on Stranger Things with our unfiltered rankings, a clear-eyed look at season five’s biggest swings, and a grounded explanation of what the finale actually did with the Mind Flayer, Vecna, and the show’s core logic. If you’re torn between awe and annoyance, this conversation gives you a map through the noise. We revisit why season one still feels untouchable and why season four’s pace and precision set expectations the finale struggled to match. From “The Sorcerer” delivering the mid-season high point to the shorter final battle that followed, we unpack pacing, staging, and the choice to invest the last 55 minutes in character closure. Joyce’s decisive moment, Hopper and Eleven’s quiet grace, Steve and Dustin’s repaired bond—these beats show the series still knows how to land emotion even when dialogue turns uneven. We also tackle the hot-button debates: so-called plot holes, Max’s graduation timeline, the absence of assorted monsters in the finale, and whether the Mind Flayer works as an ethereal hive intelligence rather than a single boss to punch. Add in editing realities, acting highs and lows, and a candid comparison to Breaking Bad’s airtight storytelling, and you get a full picture of why expectations shaped so much of the backlash. Love it or not, Stranger Things gave Netflix its first true global franchise and a generation-defining blend of horror, sci-fi, and heart. Hit play if you want clarity without the rage-bait. Then tell us your season ranking and the one change you’d make to the finale. If this resonated, follow the show, share with a friend, and leave a quick review—your take might make the next episode. Fighting The Suck Since ©2026 Relatively Terrible

    44 min

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Relatively Terrible is the Uploads of Fun family questioning today's culture with humor and just enough dysfunction to feel relatable.