Idle Ride
A podcast dedicated to low stakes deep dives into pop culture led by Marcy, a middle-aged, multimedia casual consumer. She is joined by her chosen brother Paul as they discuss science fiction and post apocalyptic TV/Movies. They recently reviewed HBO’s The Last of Us and Avatar the Last Airbender on Netflix. They are now eager to begin discussing the TV show Fallout on Amazon Prime. Marcy and Paul have been friends and occasional roommates for over 20 years. This means that they've spent countless hours sitting on a couch together watching TV and playing video games. Both of us love books and science, so most episodes include those things. We'd love for you to join us on our cushy couch! Spoilers are expected with this show.
Episodes
The Last of Us Season 2 is finally here and we're so happy to be sharing our thoughts and reactions with you all! We talk teen Ellie and how Joel is always a dad's maid and never a dad. Catherine O'Hara gets her very own cinematic universe. The zombie versus bear debate is solved. Paul helps us stay OSHA compliant and gives us a lesson on electricity. While Marcy wants the boys to let the girls do what they do best....
This episode Marcy and Paul are joined by their friend Greg Howard from Realm News podcast! This episode introduces many of the main characters of the upcoming 2 seasons, including Marcy's favorite best fried duo Juliette and Shirley. Ongoing comparisons between the writing of author Hugh Howey and Stephen King abound. Marcy loves the elder love story and the found family themes in the show. Paul can't get enough of deep ...
Season 3 of Idle Ride is finally here! Our plan is to review the Apple+ series Silo and the second season of HBO Max The Last of Us. For our first podcast episode, we will be discussing Episode 1 of Silo titled Freedom Day. This episode features a new segment that Paul coined as Marcy's Story Time, where she reads aloud passages from the book to compliment the show. Marcy also compares author Hugh Howey's book Wool to t...
Season 1 of Fallout has sadly come to an end. But don't worry Paul and Marcy wrap the season with a bang! If you were wondering where to find a real life equivalent to a Super Duper mart, Paul knows just the place in Vegas. Marcy can't stop thinking about Val Kilmer's The Saint when cold fusion is mentioned. And the cohost's agree that the diaper man was the most influential side character. Finally, what would ...
Join us for the Season 1 finale of Fallout! Cameron from the podcasts A Newbies Trek Through the Next Generation and Open Pike Night helps us speculate about the future of the series. Also in this episode the friends can't get over the robo brain on a roomba. Paul coins being Bilbo Baggins'd and Marcy reveals that she is the President of the Walton Goggins fan club to Cameron. In the end, all the hosts make wishes and pr...
DJs, Hacking, and Snake Oil Salesman galore! The penultimate episode of Fallout Season 1 gets a bad rap, but John from Open Pike Night is here to defend it. We tee up all the important characters for the final episode. Thaddeus takes center stage in all the hosts hearts. Max and Lucy solidify their budding romance and The Ghoul saves Dog Meat. All the characters are on their way to Moldaver and Hank MacLean and the hosts are on the...
Hold onto your hats because this is going to be a long but uproariously fun episode! Greg Howard from the Realm News podcast joins us to discuss everything Fallout. Max and Lucy are chilling in Vault 4, while the Ghoul finds out more about Moldaver. Finally the episode where we get to see the gorgeous face of Matt Berry. Come here for Fallout, but stay for the deep dive into Cults. Follow The Dark Lord @realmnews.bsky.social and li...
The Past has one major failing, it's Gogginsless! Paul and Marcy really miss their Goggins fix, but don't worry they still have alot to gab about. Marcy continues to drop those Fallout gaming nuggets and Paul does a deep dive into power armor during his Lessons in Lore. Episode 5 begins digging deeper into the Vault 31 mystery with Norm taking the lead. This episode is also very Maximus centric and the hosts try to decide...
This episode explains some questions about the ghouls in the Fallout show, but not to Paul and Marcy's satisfaction. The hosts are over joyed that Matt Barry is the voice of the Mr. Handy. Norm is Marcy's favorite character and Paul is really loving the Ghoul.
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Paul and Marcy continue to enjoy the antics of Lucy, Max, and the Ghoul! This episode they go into depth on the movie Westerns that influenced them and subsequently influenced the Fallout franchise. Marcy talks about all the fun Fallout video game easter eggs throughout and Paul's Lesson in Lore is really a lesson on morality as he educates us on the origins of the Golden Rule.
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Paul and Marcy are still loving Prime Fallout! This episode is Marcy's favorite because it features...you guessed it...Dog Meat! A famous hero dog in the Fallout game universe. Paul educates us on the dog human connection and Marcy tells the story of a real life dog hero from World War I, Sergeant Stubby. There are lots of silly and fun moments in this episode.
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The boys are back! John and Cameron from the podcasts Open Pike Night and Green Shirt: A Newbies Trek Through the Next Generation have returned to discuss Fallout Shelter. Who knew there would be so much discussion about the different ways your vault dwellers can make babies? Also, don't miss the adorable interlude with Cameron's son Atreyu as he describes why you should play this cute game.
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It's finally here! The Amazon Prime Fallout show Marcy has been gushing about for so long. This episode brings the perfect blend of silliness, gore, and amazing storytelling. Marcy points out every Fallout game reference and Paul gives us a fun Lesson in Lore about real life examples of vaults.
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Marcy and Paul are joined by their good friends John and Cameron from the podcasts Open Pike Night and Green Shirt: A Newbie's Trek Through the Next Generation to discuss all things Fallout! In this episode we go into depth on Fallout 3, 4, and New Vegas and all the things that make this franchise so special. Don't miss out on Lore Master John's DLC ratings, Cameron's passion for New Vegas, Marcy's love for...
Interested in the origins of Fallout the TV show on Amazon Prime? Marcy and Paul have got you covered in this episode where they discuss the origins of early RPG video games, the SPECIAL system, and all things Fallout 1 and 2!
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We continue to review the post apocalyptic video games that we love and Dishonored is one of Paul's favorites. We delve into the moral quandries that these games put us through and how we each deal with it in our own ways. Marcy can't stop accidentally killing people and Paul is judge/executioner of peoples hearts. Don't miss this fun bonus ep!
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We finally made it to the end! Guest host John T Bolds joins us from the Open Pike Night podcast to analyze the final episode of the Netflix live action Avatar: The Last Airbender. Boy is this one a doozy, it starts out strong but falls prey to the previous episode difficulties. Despite it's good graphics, attention to detail with the different cultures, and amazing side characters Marcy, John, and Paul all agree that if you w...
It's finally here, Marcy's favorite episode! Masks melds The Blue Spirit and Avatar Roku episodes from the animation into a cohesive and engaging storyline. Dallas Liu shines as Zuko, showing a complexity of emotion that hits home with both Paul and Marcy. Aang is finally represented in this episode as the playful, but clever Aang we have been longing for all season! Join us for the best episode of the season!
This episode is all about the spirit world! The creators for the Netflix Avatar couldn't help themselves, they just had to bring EVERY single spirit from the animation into this one episode. Paul and Marcy continue to be here for the Zuko and Sokka storylines and you'll also get a comprehensive list of all the cartoon bears they know! Enjoy this very special episode about a Teddy Bear circle.
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