In 1986, a lightning strike turned a military robot into one of the most lovable characters of the entire decade. In this Backtrack, we’re plugging into Short Circuit — a movie packed with Cold War anxiety, mall-era futurism, and a robot who just wanted more input. From Johnny 5 to laser cannons and synth-heavy charm, we’re revisiting why this weird little s ... Show More
Jun 4
The Drive-In Movie Experience
Before multiplexes were the norm and long before streaming, the drive-in theater offered a movie-going experience unlike any other. In this episode, we’ll look back on the traditions, technology, and unforgettable memories that made the drive-in a beloved part of American culture ... Show More
1h 3m
May 28
Faces of Death, TMNT Pinball, & Mixtape
We return to a favorite series to see if an improbable underdog story can become a Premier League reality, test drive a free desktop application to reduce clutter and increase your productivity, and play a game that puts you in the captain’s chair for an adventure in the Final Fr ... Show More
1h 10m
May 14
Hokum, Afterplay, & Retro Rewind
We watch a new star-studded TV series about a young lady struggling with her finances, check out an insanely useful online service that will let you bring your classic games with you anywhere you go, & play a new game that puts you in the shoes of the proprietor of a VHS movie re ... Show More
58m 50s
Jun 2021
Ep. 182 - Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 (Part 2) w/ Eric Scull
Eric Scull of MuggleCast is back and he chats with Schubes about Years 2-4 of Lego Harry Potter! Topics include: carrot wands, MLB The Show, LEGO Creator, LEGO Island, Jigglypuff, Crash Bandicoot, Michael Jordan, Kevin from The Office, underrated Pomfrey, redhead representation, ... Show More
1h 8m
Jun 2021
Ep. 181 - Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 (Part 1) w/ Eric Scull
Mugglecast's Eric Scull returns to Potterless to discuss what he feels is the best of all the Harry Potter video games: Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4! Topics include: starter video games, Mike’s type, Brickset, Jumanji, NBA Phantom Cam, butt wiggles, lego hair, Blue Ska-Doo, portra ... Show More
1h 4m
Aug 2025
Animal Crossing #244 - Clean Chaos Clams
This week we're all trendy as we talk about #AnimalCrossing Crocs and Jibbitz, Labubus, and even more Lego! Also, fear not, we never miss an opportunity to cover everyone's favorite topics birbs and bugs. So, come chill with us as we pull out our coloring books and favorite pens. ... Show More
1h 8m
Feb 2025
Ep. 212 - The Top 10 LEGO Harry Potter Characters w/ Meghan & Aurora Fruehauf (LIVE in Dallas!)
From our 10/9/22 live show in Dallas, it's a new episode of Potterless starring Mike, his sister, and his niece as they rank their favorite characters from the LEGO Harry Potter video game series! Topics include: gaming for work, 212, Guitarist, BTS’ form, Retro Radio, Dragomir D ... Show More
47m 6s
Jul 2021
Ep. 183 - Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 (Part 1) w/ Micah Tannenbaum
MuggleCast's Micah Tannenbaum, enters the fray to kick off our coverage of Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7! Topics include: Suit Voldemort, sleeping in class, improved LEGO hair, turning things into ducks, big beauty marks, LEGO balding, Yu-Gi-Oh, improving canon, Back to the Future ... Show More
1h 1m