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Three friends hanging out talking about life and all of our interests.   Everything from Star Wars to sports.  

  1. 3D AGO

    Four Grown Men, One Loth Cat, And Too Many Ketchup Packets

    Send us a text message! Tell us what you think! A near‑perfect park day can still go sideways—and that’s where the best stories live. We kick off with holiday chaos, kid‑gift economics, and the annual reality check that toys become cash and earbuds. Then we shift gears into a tightly run Disneyland day that actually respects energy and timing. Lamplight Lounge sets the tone thanks to Doug, a cast‑member MVP who nails food tips and makes breakfast feel special. Soarin’ becomes a mission item, Turtle Talk and Little Mermaid provide strategic breathers, and Grizzly Rapids turns into a choose‑your‑own‑adventure: some of us brave the splash, others protect bags and dignity. Once we park hop, Galaxy’s Edge tests our patience on Smugglers Run. We unpack why the ride shines only if you’re the pilot and how button‑mashing keeps engineers from seeing the show. The day’s peak laugh arrives on It’s a Small World when four adults tilt a boat so hard we start taking on water—minor panic, major memory, and the kind of selfie that earns a frame. We wrap rides with Star Tours and Buzz Lightyear, call it when feet tap out, and wander Downtown Disney where the LEGO line snakes forever and a certain Loth Cat finds a new home. Between rides and shopping, the conversation widens: collectibles pricing is upside down, from Black Series and NECA figures to common Funkos that cost like grails. We trade survival tactics—off‑price hunts, limited runs worth chasing, and when to pass. On screens, we compare notes on Song Sung Blue’s live vocals, Stranger Things fatigue, Fallout surprises, and why Landman might be the sleeper win of the year. Finally, the NFL takes center stage with seeding stakes, incentive chatter, and the only cure for ugly Week 18 football: the playoffs. Come for the Disney planning strategies, stay for the honest laughs about aging, budgets, and friends who can navigate a crowd without losing the joy. If you had a Small World moment of your own or a cast‑member MVP story, share it with us. Subscribe, rate, and drop a review to help more fans find the show—and tell us: which ride is overrated and which one is worth the wait? Voice intro and music Intro music by Alex GrohlAlexGrohl - Pixabay

    1h 36m

  2. 12/16/2025

    Vegas To Disney: Chaos, Karaoke, And Galaxy’s Edge

    Send us a text message! Tell us what you think! A car dying at the exit, a battery pack hanging off the hood, and a mad sprint to a bus stop—some weekends test your patience before the fun even starts. We took that chaos to Vegas, warmed up in Hollywood with karaoke at Scum & Villainy, and then turned a messy start into a dialed-in Disneyland run that felt like a masterclass in timing, hydration, and picking the right splurge. We break down the small choices that make a big park day: light rope-drop, stacking Star Tours without burning Genie windows, and grabbing a locker so the afternoon doesn’t hurt. River Belle Terrace came through with bottomless drinks and AC when we needed it most, and saving Jungle Cruise for the right skipper paid off. The magic truly clicked at Galaxy’s Edge, where the Lore Master projection show reframes the Skywalker saga in shadows and stone—abstract, emotional, and more powerful in person than any video can capture. Then came the premium move we weren’t sure we’d love: the Docking Bay 7 dinner-and-view package. Prime sightlines, a curated bento of shareable bites, bottomless soft drinks, and John Williams scoring fireworks over Batuu. We share what worked, what we’d tweak (get food after the projection to keep it hot), and why this experience is now a line item in the annual budget. We also built droids, hit Oga’s twice (fuzzy tauntaun for science), and learned how to pivot when rides go down and trams pass you five times. If you’re planning a Disneyland trip—or just love hearing how friends turn hassles into stories—you’ll come away with practical tips, a few laughs, and a new appreciation for the way Batuu comes alive at night. Hit play, ride along, and tell us your best park hack. And if you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, share it with a Disney friend, and leave a review to help others find the show. Voice intro and music Intro music by Alex GrohlAlexGrohl - Pixabay

    1h 46m

  3. 12/03/2025

    Three Guys Navigate A Dull Football Weekend, Trade Thanksgiving Stories, And Plot A Disney Adventure

    Send us a text message! Tell us what you think! The NFL slate fell flat, so we made our own fun. We kick things off with the kind of honest sports talk you only get from people who actually watch: why the games dragged, which wins felt empty, and how college football’s chaos could throw the top four into a blender. Georgia’s margin for error, Oregon’s path, automatic bids, and what a committee really values—nothing is off the table. From there, we swap Thanksgiving war stories with the kind of detail you can taste: stovetop stuffing plays, microwave hacks, turkey leg tendon regrets, and a wildly specific sweet potato strategy. One host pulled kitchen duty solo after knee surgery benched his better half; another walked into a Friendsgiving powered by cranberry jello shots and eggnog experiments, leaving “fancy” bottles as decor. It’s part survival guide, part comedy, and fully relatable. Culture check: we run through a movie streak with standouts and near-misses, then hit a Die Hard musical that leans into improv and fan-service in all the right ways. We talk box office logic—why kid movies dominate opening weekends—and why a sharp script can still surprise you. Sprinkle in a hockey night, a club set from The Glitch Mob, and the joy of a theater audience catching a near-miss puck shot for a truck, and the weekend starts to feel epic. All roads lead to Disneyland. We map out travel logistics like pros—prepaid parking, bag tags, carry-on math—and lock in a Star Wars fireworks dessert party for the crew. Expect breakfast at Ronto Roasters, a hyperspace lap count that would make a droid blush, and karaoke setlists to close the nights. It’s part planning session, part hype reel, and exactly the kind of group energy that turns a calendar entry into a memory. If you’re into smart sports chatter, holiday cooking realism, nerdy theme park tactics, or just need a laugh, this one’s for you. Tap follow, share it with a friend who needs Disney joy, and tell us your can’t-miss ride or holiday kitchen tip in a review. Voice intro and music Intro music by Alex GrohlAlexGrohl - Pixabay

    1h 28m

  4. 11/25/2025

    Turkey, Football, And Wicked Takes

    Send us a text message! Tell us what you think! Turkey week meets hot takes, and the menu is stacked. We kick things off with a stress-free game plan for the holiday: air fryer over chaos, crockpot over ego, and a tactical dash for fresh rolls. From ham loyalty to dark meat supremacy, we keep it real about what actually works when life adds curveballs like knee surgery and a two-person guest list. There’s a heart under the humor, too—why we’d rather buy a meal for someone asking for cash, and how five bucks can still stretch far when someone’s hungry. Then the conversation shifts to the big screen. Our Wicked Part Two debate is lively and split: stunning cinematography, standout costumes, and a finale that sings, set against a slow middle and canon choices that won’t please every Oz purist. Not showing Dorothy’s face? Smart. Anchoring the story to Elphaba and Glinda? Even smarter. We roll that energy into The Running Man, where a grounded, compelling setup gives way to a rushed finish, and into a new Predator entry that sparks a real clash—does reframing the Predator as more sympathetic betray the lore or expand it? We still agree on inventive kills, clever PG-13 workarounds, and a planet that feels dangerous without going cartoonish. We close on football, fantasy, and the art of not losing your mind. Coaching decisions that defy logic, offensive lines that vanish, and fantasy trades that deserve a hard veto. Draft positions, quarterback fits, and the eternal lesson for contenders: balance the run and the pass. It’s the intersection of comfort food, fandom, and a little chaos—the stuff that makes a long weekend worth remembering. If you laughed, argued with us in your head, or picked a side on ham vs turkey, hit follow, share this with a friend, and drop your hottest sequel or sports take in a review. We’ll read the best ones on a future show. Voice intro and music Intro music by Alex GrohlAlexGrohl - Pixabay

    1h 40m

  5. 11/18/2025

    Box Office, Spaghetti, And Sports

    Send us a text message! Tell us what you think! A plate of Jollibee spaghetti with hot dogs shouldn’t set the tone for a whole show, but here it maps perfectly to the bigger question we wrestle with: taste, expectations, and why pop culture keeps swerving. We kick off loud and loose, then dial into what really matters—how box office headlines skip the math, which films actually turn a profit after marketing and revenue splits, and why “bomb” doesn’t always mean what the internet thinks it means. From Minecraft to Jurassic World to an unexpected animated juggernaut, we chart the few winners in a crowded year and ask what studios can learn before the next slate hits. We pivot into Predator Badlands and explain why a PG-13 Predator works when the rules change. Putting the Yautja at center stage, skipping human gore, and keeping trailer reveals tight leaves room for a brisk, surprisingly charming hunt. Then we break down Eternity, a romantic afterlife story that’s equal parts sweet and puzzling. The premise—choosing a single eternal moment—poses real questions about identity, grief, and how stories force stakes. It’s light, it’s predictable, and it’s worth a stream or a five-dollar Tuesday, especially if you love high-concept rom-coms that don’t overstay their welcome. The conversation widens to Wicked’s second chapter: how to honor canon without replaying safe beats, and what happens when a beloved back half isn’t as strong as the opener. We make the case for character-first choices and Oz-world grounding over big, empty spectacle. That same theme runs through our NFL detour—run the ball when it works, protect the lead, don’t throw away what’s working. Finally, we get our hands dirty with fandom: tailgating rituals and courtesy-based parking choreography, hands-on art at DesignerCon, and the Fallout celebration in Goodsprings with racing “rad roaches,” voice actors, surprise appearances by Walton Goggins and company, and rain-soaked lines that still somehow feel worth it. It’s messy, human, and exactly why fans keep showing up. If you enjoy smart chaos with real receipts—movies, money, sports, and cons—hit follow, share with a friend, and drop a review. Tell us where you still buy a ticket: what gets you off the couch and into a theater? Voice intro and music Intro music by Alex GrohlAlexGrohl - Pixabay

    1h 42m

  6. 11/11/2025

    Sports Rants, Movie Hype, And Trailers Galore

    Send us a text message! Tell us what you think! A big NFL weekend, a bigger reality check: we dig into why so many teams feel stuck in the middle, why Pittsburgh can’t fake contender energy, and why the Vikings might actually have something with JJ McCarthy if they build to his strengths and stop forcing hero balls. From the Giants’ front office decisions to the QB carousel math no one wants to do, we map the season’s tiebreaker chaos and admit what parity really feels like when you’re watching every snap and chasing fantasy points. Then we switch gears and go deep on what’s actually worth your time at the movies. Our short list is surprisingly sharp. Mercy looks like the one to circle: an AI judge, a 90‑minute clock, Chris Pratt cornered, and Rebecca Ferguson in full command. Send Help puts Rachel McAdams on a desert island with dark humor and teeth. A new Knives Out promises clever fun. Eternity asks a clean, unsettling question about love after death. The Michael biopic earns the “see it in a theater for the sound” seal, while The Bride haunts in all the right ways. We round it out with The Rip reuniting Affleck and Damon for a gritty, shadow‑drenched heist‑police tangle. We also chew on found‑footage chills in Man Finds Tape, the Predators doc challenging the legacy of to‑catch‑a‑predator TV, and Bel‑Air’s serious take becoming its own thing. Fallout Season Two gets a quick hype check for fans of faithful worldbuilding. And because weekends should be fun, we end with our Disney game plan: Soarin’ seat tactics, Oga’s Cantina walk‑ups, droids vs lightsabers, and how to optimize a day when the lines don’t cooperate. If you love sharp sports talk, honest fantasy therapy, and a curated watchlist that respects your time, this one’s got your week covered. Subscribe, share with a friend, and tell us which trailer you’re betting on to actually deliver. Voice intro and music Intro music by Alex GrohlAlexGrohl - Pixabay

    1h 42m

  7. 11/04/2025

    Trade Deadlines And Dumb Calls; Sports, Screens, And Silliness

    Send us a text message! Tell us what you think! The night starts at a Raiders game with a crowded team store, cheap seats, and the kind of crowd that screams “first time here.” From there we get honest about roster reality: if your competitive window is more than three years out, do you flip elite talent for first-rounders now, or cling to the fantasy that you’re a player away at 20 positions? We debate the Steelers’ need for a real WR2, the Vikings’ true priorities (corners and line depth over splashy edges), and whether the Raiders should cash in while Max’s value is at its peak. We stack our read against the rumor mill and ask the only deadline question that matters—what’s the timeline, and are your moves aligned with it? Then we pivot to screens and surprises. A fresh theater run of Back to the Future hits differently across generations, a boxing biopic beats expectations, and our queue swells with Star Wars Visions, Monkey Man, and Sisu. We also talk trailer traps, why official channels matter, and how to filter out the repost grift without losing the thrill of discovery. Somewhere in the middle of all that, a stray cat wanders into the yard, gets a bath without drawing blood, and earns a name—Void—proving that the best stories sometimes choose you. Between plans for DesignerCon, Disneyland weekends, and the Sphere’s wizardry, we round out with real talk on 911 work: empathy, compartmentalization, and how humor keeps people afloat. It’s sports logic for messy seasons, movie love for late nights, and the kind of friendship that turns random Mondays into running jokes and small rituals. Hit play, ride the chaos, and tell us your boldest trade move or most surprising recent watch. If you’re new here, follow the show, share it with a friend, and drop a review so we know what to argue about next. Voice intro and music Intro music by Alex GrohlAlexGrohl - Pixabay

    1h 37m

  8. 10/28/2025

    Sunday Scores, Secret Movies, And Mayhem

    Send us a text message! Tell us what you think! A sleepy NFL slate can be worse than a bad loss—because it exposes all the quiet mistakes. We unpack a Sunday full of blowouts, a brutal ankle injury that turned stomachs, and the coaching choices that keep teams stuck. Pittsburgh’s mirage record, a legend playing afraid of contact, and a defense running on fumes set the stage for a bigger theme: ego vs outcomes. If your quarterback is hurt or outplayed, why is he still on the field? We pull apart sunk cost bias, loyalty myths, and the thin line between “tanking without tanking” and just being honest with your fans. The tone shifts to October thrills with a secret screening of Shelby Oaks, a moody blend of faux documentary and found-footage that gets under your skin without wasting your time. We contrast it with Black Phone—lean, eerie, and satisfying—before lighting up Werewolves, a creature feature that abandons its own setup. Disappearing characters and unanswered rules break trust; horror, like football, needs a payoff that matches the promise. Along the way, we hit a World Series turning point where a manager waited an inning too long, proving once again that proactivity beats hope. We also roam through the edges: RedZone fatigue on a dull slate, bye-week clumping, why continuity matters for quarterbacks and play callers, and a few genre detours—Welcome to Derry’s 1960s dread, a divisive new Crow, and a Halo remake on Unreal that might drag us onto Twitch whether we’re ready or not. It’s messy, funny, and direct, the way a Monday debrief should be. If you enjoyed the breakdown, follow and subscribe, share with a friend who loves sports and scary movies, and drop a comment with your hottest NFL take or horror recommendation. Your picks might make next week’s show. Voice intro and music Intro music by Alex GrohlAlexGrohl - Pixabay

    1h 35m
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Three friends hanging out talking about life and all of our interests.   Everything from Star Wars to sports.  

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  • Creator
    JDL
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 Vaguely Inconsistent
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