Episode 038 of That Was Disappointing is Live.

Everybody...

Cringe your body...

Everybody...

Cringe your body right...

Shitheads back alright...

Today’s Theme: The 1990’s. Too soon for Justin Bieber, too late for Dexys Midnight Runners.

Our first topic is fashion. Specifically, what era of the 90’s was your spirit animal. Everyone remembers Art’s M.C. Hammer’s Pants-phase, so we’re not sure who he’s kidding when talking about his “grunge” look. Meanwhile, Producer Dave had to be reminded that Borat’s mankini didn’t come until a decade later. womp womp

Our second topic is what fad would you like to see make a comeback. Tim allowed us all to relive some of our favorite childhood tchotchkes that had their 15-minutes-of-fame. Sorry, but any debate that doesn’t include Bop It is complete and utter horseshit.

Our third topic is a battle of the boy bands. As in... an actual battle. Yes, Lex wants to know if they all threw down, which of these supergroups would reign supreme. A decade too late for Musical Youth and their anthem “Pass the Dutchie.” Google ‘em!

Our final topic is Y2K. Funny fact: Chris was born halfway into the decade, making him the ideal guest to talk to about 1990’s fashion and fads. JFC, it’s like we’re not even trying anymore. I’d say this is part of the show’s brilliance, but no, we’re really just that dumb. Or we need a new producer. Say that gives me an idea...

Episode 039 of That Was Disappointing is Live.

Still more popular than Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch!

Today’s Theme: Baseball. We even brought in an extra panelist to pinch hit for Art as there’s only two balls he’s familiar with.

Our first topic is MLB’s lack of a salary cap. Lex wants to know if it makes a difference or do good teams just do smart things (e.g, the Baltimore Orioles from 1966-1983) and bad teams just do dumb things (e.g., the Baltimore Orioles from 1984 to 2180).

Our second topic is whether baseball is still considered to be America’s pastime. *guffaws* Sure thing, Art. Also, the Tooth Fairy is real and Mall Santas really do fly home to the North Pole every night. Seriously though, who else thinks Curling is ready to step up and earn its place in the sun?

Our third topic is reminiscing about the best game we ever attended. This was just an excuse for Ryan to talk about the time he got to sing the national anthem before a game. Regretfully, Dave didn’t share the tale about the time he met *redacted* in the tunnel and their (mis)adventures with the bat handle.

Our fourth (not final!?) topic is why is baseball just so gosh darn boring? I’m football, you have 11 separate battles on every single play; in baseball, you have a lot of crotch adjusting and stepping off the mound. I mean, the sports couldn’t be any more similar, Kenny. Just one of life’s many great mysteries...

And lastly, our final topic has to do with the best baseball film of all-time. Newcomer George had the perfect opportunity to make the case for The Bad News Bears Go to Japan but he punted for one of the classics. Speaking of, how could Tom Selleck and his beautiful mustache get no votes for Mr. Baseball?

Episode 040 of That Was Disappointing is Live.

“It’s so hard to say goodbye to... Producer Dave!”

Today’s Theme: Goodbye Producer Davey, Hello Producer Kenny

Yep, Producer Dave is headed out the door. He received a promotion to something called fatherhood. Pfffffft!

Oh no, whatever will we do without someone who’s biggest contribution to the podcast is forgetting to update the Google Drive document? And we’re replacing him with someone, Producer Kenny, who’s been data mining and is from the school of analytics!? Oh woe is us!

Seriously though, all of his quirks/inefficiencies aside, he’s our brother and we love him. And we couldn’t be happier for him (and his wife) as he becomes a proud papa... even is he has no clue what he’s getting into. ❤️

Episode 041 of That Was Disappointing is Live.

The one apocalypse we’d be safe from as we don’t have the brains to spare.

Today’s Theme: Zombies. You know, the thing that should’ve stopped being a thing a decade ago.

Our first topic is the Best. Zombie Video Game. Ever. The fact Zombies Ate My Neighbors didn’t make the cut is a crime. Especially when a game about a farting zombie did! Matt, why didn’t you plan for this topic better?

Our second topic is if you were bitten, whether you’d a) put a bullet through your brain or b) allow yourself to become zombified. Lex is keeping it real... real fucking morbid! At least these topics won’t get anymore dire. Right, Producer Kenny?

Our third topic is what’s more terrifying: slow or fast zombies. I mean, how is this even a contest? Then again, given Art’s cardio, the slow zombies might be able to outpace him. In other news, we’re going to need a new cohost.

Our final topic is if you’d be able to put your loved one down if they became a zombie. Well, I guess that blows our second topic out of the water. Good thing Jeff’s wife doesn’t listen to our show or his sleeping arrangements would be downgraded from the couch to the tub. Hi-yo!

Episode 042 of That Was Disappointing is Live.

We’re a bigger disaster than Crash.

Today’s Theme: The Oscars. Better get ready to play us off...

Our first topic is whether award shows are even necessary. Art’s Hollywood dream must be fading as he’s sick of the drama. Pun intended. At the very least they’re not handing out participation trophies... yet.

Our second topic is if we’d be tempted to “sell out” if nominated for an Academy Award. Props to Mike who’s going to be steadfast in his convictions (and stick it to the man!) and never sellout. Meanwhile, Producer Kenny would sell his soul for an eclair.

Our third topic is why it always seems the Academy of Motion Pictures ignores the obvious choices. We thought Lex was talking about Avengers: Endgame, but he’s still smarting from the fact Drop Dead Fred didn’t receive a single nomination in 1991. womp womp

Our final topic is controversial Oscars hosts. Seth MacFarlane sang a song about boobs a few years ago, so we’ve probably hit the bottom of the barrel, right? Not so says Al, who wants to know just how awkward this star-studded event can get. Can’t we just hire Bobcat Goldthwait and move on?

Episode 043 of That Was Disappointing is Live.

We’re now less than 600 shows away from catching up with The Simpsons. Huzzah!

Today’s Theme: Nostalgia. Like sands through the hourglass, so are the dregs of our lives...

Our first topic is what food stuffs we’re nostalgic for. Kate, it’s probably best not to ask the crew this question when we’re operating on an empty stomach, just an FYI. Did someone mention Hostess Fruit Pies? For the live of God, please tell me someone mentioned Hostess Fruit Pies!?

Our second topic is related to anemoia. That is, nostalgia for a time you’ve never known. Apparently, Art is sick of us teasing him about his film topics, so he’s making us pull out a f*cking Webster’s, just to figure out what he’s even asking about. Producer Kenny, don’t make us jettison you as well...

Our third topic is something you loved in your youth... only to realize it sucks now. We all look back on the way things used to be with rose-tinted glasses, be it prior relationships or memories from our youth. For example, Lex’s love of Picture Pages, Fat Albert and The Cosby Show, have definitely taken a wrong turn. Jinkees!

Our final topic is your go-to nostalgia that raises your spirits. So, Todd saw the name of our podcast, correct? Ain’t nothing out there that can rescue us from the doldrums of this dreary existence. That us, nothing other than Hostess Fruit Pies. Seriously though, does anyone know if those massive/delicious f*ckers are still around?

Episode 044 of That Was Disappointing is Live.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... we sought out new life and new civilizations. To boldly go where no one has gone before!

Today’s Theme: Star Wars. “I’d fuck a Wookiee.”

It’s a crossover episode. Huzzah! And for the week of May the 4th to boot! Everything’s coming up That was Disappointing.

Join Art, Lex, and Kenny as they tango with their better half’s from the Below the Belt (Shit) Show, Al and Chachi, on all things Mitochondria-related.

What’s the shittiest film that still holds a place in your heart?

What character would you bang?

Best/Worst places to live in this galaxy far, far away?

What would you use a Jedi mind trick on?

How have we not been canceled yet?

All of these questions and more will be answered in this very special episode. *swoons*

Episode 045 of That Was Disappointing is Live.

“In the year 2525, if man is still alive...” LOL

Today’s Theme: The Future. *scans horizon* Still looks like a dumpster fire to me.

Our first topic is the innovation you’re afraid you won’t live long enough to see. Anyone ever read the theory about the Star Trek transporter secretly being a suicide device? Lex has... and he doesn’t care. Beam him up, jerkwads.

Our second topic VR with the deceased: would you or wouldn’t you? Leave it to this podcast to not get through an entire episode without talking about death and despair. And from a new panelist, Kat, no less. Bad form and welcome aboard!

Our third topic is flying cars and traffic of the future, the whole shebang. 3 of this episode’s panelists reside in the Golden State, so it’s no surprise that one of them, Kelly, wants to find any respite from the 405, preferably in the near future. For what it’s worth, 695 sucks too.

Our final topic is our favorite fictional portrayals of the future. Because he can’t go more than two weeks without a film topic, Art wanted us to stick to the world of cinema. Meanwhile, Producer Kenny’s just bummed that Star Wars is a) in the past and b) May the 4th has already come and gone.