https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lunchbox--4383745enLeisureCopyright Nick Sadowski & Jon Paparellahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1c15cdb05c506c1c5fc0ca43f9138445.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lunchbox--4383745Sun, 03 May 2026 04:07:04 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick Sadowski & Jon Paparellanick.sadowski@live.comNick Sadowski and Jon Paparella -- Two hetero life mates give you their honest takes on the latest happenings in pop culture. Movies, video games, comics and much more.trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-159-blockbuster-preview--71743051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71743051Sun, 03 May 2026 04:07:01 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon preview the 2026 Blockbuster season! The boys use the Siskel & Ebert ratings to discuss their hype level for movies like Supergirl, The Odyssey and Spider-Man!49612026,blockbusters,cream,culture,dc,ice,jon,lunchbox,marvel,movies,nick,odyssey,paparella,pop,sadowski,summer,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-158-yar-sinners--71589400https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71589400Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:28:46 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaWe're baaack! Jon & Nick return to a revamped Lunchbox with a Year and Review of Sinners! The boys talk about how the Ryan Coogler vampire flick has held up in the last year!3033b,bros,coogler,culture,jon,jordan,lunchbox,michael,movies,nick,oscars,paparella,pop,review,ryan,sadowski,sinners,the,warner,yeartruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-157-it-s-so-over--69002013https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69002013Fri, 12 Dec 2025 03:41:53 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNetflix is buying Warner Brothers. Is this the official death of Hollywood? Can Paramount swoop in and buy WB instead? Is that even a better option? Nick & Jon react to one of the darkrst days in Hollywood history.3593brothers,culture,hollywood,jon,lunchbox,movies,netflix,nick,paparella,paramount,pop,sadowski,studios,the,warnertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-156-fantastically-immortal--67233818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67233818Sun, 03 Aug 2025 03:18:36 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaDid Fantastic Four live up to the hype? The boys begin by eulogizing The Immortal Hulk Hogan. 4414comics,culture,dc,fantastic,four,hogan,hulk,jon,lunchbox,marvel,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,wrestling,wwetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-155-fantastic-updates--67103487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67103487Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:14:01 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaFans can't get enough of Superman and are pressing James Gunn for a clearer picture of the DCU. Also, The Fantastic Four is finally here!!3580bites,comics,culture,dc,fantastic,four,gunn,james,jon,lunchbox,marvel,movies,nick,paparella,pop,reality,sadowski,superman,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recess-episode-25-at-the-break--67018333https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67018333Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:15:20 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe Cubs are still one of the best teams in baseball entering the All-Star break. What moves do they need to make at the trade deadline? Also, RIP Bobby Jenks.2110all,baseball,bears,blackhawks,bobby,brandon,bulls,cubs,deadline,jenks,lunchbox,nick,recess,sadowski,soriano,sox,star,the,trade,whitetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-154-superman--66989565https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66989565Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:42:11 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon review James Gunn's Superman!5696adventues,baby,cold,comics,culture,dc,dcu,in,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,out,paparella,pop,sadowski,sitting,superheroes,superman,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-153-10-for-25--66749317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66749317Wed, 25 Jun 2025 20:23:14 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon Paparella25 years in, Nick & Jon reveal their Top 10 greatest movies of the 21st Century.485810,21st,25,century,culture,dark,departed,for,holes,jon,knight,list,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,toptruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-152-blockbuster-check-in--66594728https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66594728Tue, 17 Jun 2025 19:54:35 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJon & Nick check in on this summer's blockbuster season. How has it been shaping up? What movies are they hyped for in July and August?33184,am,blockbuster,culture,dc,fantastic,four,i,jon,legend,lunchbox,marvel,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,summer,superman,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-151-summer-games-the-one-that-got-away--66512120https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66512120Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:41:51 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJon & Nick break down Summer Games Fest and Nick tells the story of a girl he met on the train in Denver.3938almost,culture,denver,elias,famous,fest,games,jon,lego,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,romancing,sadowski,stone,summer,the,videotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recess-episode-24-reading-glasses--66499899https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66499899Tue, 10 Jun 2025 22:37:35 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaWe've hit and passed Memorial Day - the first check-in of the baseball season. After lap 1, how great are the Cubs? And the Sox will have a new owner...4 years from now...or maybe 9...huh?2570baseball,bears,blackhawks,brandon,bulls,chicago,cubs,fire,jerry,lunchbox,mlb,nick,reinsdorf,sadowski,soccer,soriano,sox,sports,the,whitetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-150-mission-impoopsible-basil-exposition--66424191https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66424191Fri, 06 Jun 2025 19:07:03 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJon & Nick review Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning and wonder how Tom Cruise pulled off the greatest stunt in movie history.4921a,cruise,culture,desire,impossible,jon,leatherheads,lunchbox,mission,movies,named,nick,paparella,pop,review,sadowski,streetcar,the,tomtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-149-year-s-and-review-mission-impossible-dead-reckoning--66191903https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66191903Wed, 21 May 2025 20:43:24 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon break down the 7th entry into the Mission Impossible franchise before it The Final Reckoning hits theaters this week!4678austin,culture,dead,final,goldmember,impossible,jon,lunchbox,mission,movies,nick,oppenheimer,paparella,pop,powers,reckoning,sadowski,sinners,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-148-a-grand-delay--66124290https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66124290Fri, 16 May 2025 21:06:23 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaGrand Theft Auto VI has been delayed to May 2026. How excited are Jon & Nick?! The boys also break down the latest trailer and goodies that came with the delay!32686,auto,beautiful,culture,doom,games,grand,gta,is,jon,life,lunchbox,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,theft,videotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recess-episode-22-white-hot-cubs--66007005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66007005Thu, 08 May 2025 23:44:47 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe Bears have won another off-season. Will it matter by the fall? The Cubs are arguably the best team in baseball!4117baseball,bears,blackhawks,brandon,bulls,chicago,cubs,culture,football,lunchbox,nick,pop,sadowski,sanders,soriano,sox,sports,the,whitetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-147-the-sporting-wars--65987748https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65987748Thu, 08 May 2025 00:49:32 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJon & Nick go to war over which sport has the best catalgoue of movies.4329baseball,basketball,boxing,culture,days,jon,lunchbox,minority,movies,nick,of,paparella,pop,report,sadowski,sports,the,thundertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-146-sinners--65834474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65834474Thu, 01 May 2025 21:46:48 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJon & Nick break down the white hot new movie "Sinners" from Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan. It's amazing!!2566b,box,coogler,culture,jon,jordan,lunchbox,michael,movies,nick,office,paparella,pop,ryan,sadowski,sinners,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-145-post-mania-clarity--65670390]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65670390Tue, 22 Apr 2025 21:09:56 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJon & Nick recap WrestleMania 41 and John Cena's super controversial 17th title win.]]>3469arabia,cena,culture,john,jon,lawrence,lunchbox,movies,nick,of,paparella,pop,ready,rumble,sadowski,the,to,wrestlemania,wrestling,wwefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-144-switch-2-another-console--65656665https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65656665Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:04:49 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe Switch 2 is real and very expensive. Nick & Jon remember Val Kilmer, who passed away at age 65.41282,best,culture,games,in,jon,kilmer,lunchbox,mario,movies,nick,nintendo,paparella,pop,sadowski,show,switch,the,val,videotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-143-mania-predictions--65584419https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65584419Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:52:15 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaWill John Cena win his 17th title? Is Paul Heyman really CM Punk's favor? Nick, Jon and Brandon try and predict every WrestleMania 41 match.397341,brandon,cena,cm,culture,john,jon,lunchbox,nick,paparella,pop,punk,sadowski,soriano,the,wrestlemania,wrestling,wwetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recess-episode-21-deal-or-no-deal--65530863https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65530863Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:30:43 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaKyle Tucker is off to a scorching start for the Cubs. Should he already get a huge extension? And did Vald Jr. just raise Tuckers asking price? The Sox are the Sox and the Bulls somehow got better after trading Zach.3907april,bears,blackhawks,brandon,bullpen,bulls,cubs,giddey,josh,kyle,lunchbox,nick,recess,sadowski,soriano,sox,sports,the,tucker,whitetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-142-nostalgia-overload--65141330https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65141330Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:04:56 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaRemaster this, remake that. Legacy sequel here, reboot there. Nick is finally over all of it and tells Jon why.2153culture,games,hawk,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,nostalgia,paparella,pop,pro,reboot,remake,remaster,sadowski,skater,the,tony,videotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-141-break-a-wish--64818372https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64818372Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:32:08 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaWWE has done the unthinkable. For the first time in 23 years, John Cena is evil. Nick & Jon are joined by Brandon Soriano to break down what could be the greatest heel turn and a top 5 moment in wrestling history.2491box,brandon,cena,culture,heel,jon,jonh,lunch,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,soriano,the,wrestling,wwetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-140-greatest-day--64701182https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64701182Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:09:01 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaAnora had the greatest day at the 97th Oscars! Nick & Jon also remember Gene Hackman, who passed away at age 95.3374anora,culture,encino,gene,hackman,jon,lunchbox,man,movies,nick,oscars,paparella,pop,sadowski,superman,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-139-dcu-update--64609703https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64609703Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:10:38 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaWe got into what Marvel is doing last week. Jon now updates us on what's going on with James Gunn's DCU.3107before,bros,comics,culture,dc,dcu,incredibles,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,sunrise,superman,the,warnertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-138-same-old-stuff--64481155https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64481155Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:35 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe latest MCU movie is here with Captain America: Brave New World. Nick & Jon break down one of the weakest movies of the MCU and how much the MCU has fallen.5985america,avengers,brave,captain,crazy,culture,dogma,jon,love,lunchbox,marvel,mcu,new,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,stupid,the,worldtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recess-episode-20-flight-8-departs--64346223https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64346223Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:25:51 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe Bulls finally traded Zach Lavine. The Bulls somehow didn't trade Vooch. Where are the Bulls going? Apparently Billy Donovan doesn't know either.2280bears,blackhawks,brandon,bulls,chicago,cubs,lavine,lunchbox,nick,sadowski,soriano,sox,sports,spring,the,trade,training,white,zachtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-137-yeet--64326350https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64326350Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:08:43 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJey Uso has won the Royal Rumble! Jon & Nick break down what that means for Wrestlemania 41!4902cena,charlotte,culture,flair,jey,john,jon,lunchbox,nick,paparella,pop,royal,rumble,sadowski,the,uso,wrestling,wwetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-136-oscars-predictions--63973175https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63973175Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:07:27 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJon & Nick predict the 97th Academy Awards! What will win Best Picture? Was Timothée Chalamet nominated for the wrong movie? The boys also look back on their favorite Game Boy memories.5522academy,awards,boy,culture,game,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,oscars,paparella,pop,sadowski,thefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recess-episode-19-ben-johnson--63824980https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63824980Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:00:58 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe Bears have a new head coach! Ben Johnson leaves the Detroit Lions and is hoping to bring one of the NFL's greatest offenses to Soldier Field. Should we be excited or should we be left wondering how the Bears will screw this up?1248bears,ben,blackhawks,brandon,bulls,chicago,cubs,detroit,johnson,lions,lunchbox,nick,recess,sadowski,soriano,sox,sports,the,whitetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-135-woof-man--63791569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63791569Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:28:25 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon review the latest entry into the Universal Monsters catalog, 2025's Wolf Man.4672culture,horror,jon,lunchbox,man,monsters,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,universal,wolftruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recess-episode-18-numbers-game--63705334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63705334Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:02:35 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaBrandon & Nick play guess what the numbers means in relation to Chicago sports. They're not good!3046bears,blackhawks,brandon,bulls,coach,cubs,lavine,lunchbox,mccarthy,mike,nick,sadowski,soriano,sox,sports,the,white,zachtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-134-fifty-shades-of-wallace-gromit--63692146https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63692146Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:13:15 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaHow will 2025 be as a movie year? Nick & Jon start off their respective movie years with bang, both literally and figuratively.33002025,and,babygirl,batman,dc,flash,gromit,gunn,james,jon,kidman,lunchbox,nick,nicole,paparella,sadowski,the,wallacetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-133-mt-rushmore-2024-in-film--63522994]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63522994Tue, 31 Dec 2024 05:04:44 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJon & Nick break down Nosferatu and then list their Mt. Rushmore of movies in 2024. Happy New Year!]]>50702024,culture,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,nosferatu,paparella,pop,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-132-mt-rushmore-christmas-movies--63365159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63365159Wed, 18 Dec 2024 02:29:56 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon list their all-time favorite Christmas movies!4456christmas,culture,jon,lunchbox,mount,movies,mt,nick,paparella,pop,rushmore,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-131-the-black-list--63276967https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63276967Wed, 11 Dec 2024 23:46:29 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe Black List - A survey of the hottest unproduced movie screenplays. 2024's version is out. Which scripts would Jon & Nick like to see made into movies the most?2959black,culture,jon,list,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recess-episode-17-hell--63260173https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63260173Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:37:19 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe Bears do the unthinkable and fire their head coach. But it doesn't matter! Every team in Chicago is in hell. With no direction. What the heck is going on???3004bears,blackhawks,brandon,bulls,chicago,cubs,hell,jon,lunchbox,nick,paparella,sadowski,sky,soriano,sox,sports,the,whitetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-130-game-awards-24--63008963https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63008963Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:21:00 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon break down the top nominees for The Game Awards!4305astro,awards,bot,culture,dark,game,games,jon,lunchbox,movies,near,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,videotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recess-episode-16-bad-news-bears--62822728https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62822728Wed, 20 Nov 2024 01:24:05 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaDa Bears continue to break out hearts and have failed yet another season. Hail Marys, blocked field goals and blowouts, oh my! Nick & Brandon break down what went wrong this year and why there isn't time to save the season.2695bears,blackhawks,brandon,bulls,caleb,chicago,cubs,lunchbox,nick,sadowski,soriano,sox,sports,the,white,williamstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-129-the-final-mission--62699691https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62699691Tue, 12 Nov 2024 03:14:14 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaMission Impossible 8 is officially called Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning. But is it? Jon & Nick discuss how hyped they are for the new movie.1323cruise,culture,impossible,jon,lunchbox,mission,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,tomtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-128-mt-petsmore--62537509https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62537509Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:13:08 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThere are a ton of fictional animals out there. Which ones would Nick & Jon want as pets?3765culture,jon,lunchbox,movies,mt,nick,paparella,pets,pop,rushmore,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-127-nycc--62458188https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62458188Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:24:05 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJon recaps NYCC and challenges Nick to find a hungrier character than Shaggy.4857batman,comic,con,culture,dc,jon,lunchbox,movies,new,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,shaggy,the,yorktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-126-chronic-jon--62368783https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62368783Tue, 15 Oct 2024 03:51:05 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJon attended the first ever Chronic Con! He shares what meeting Jay & Silent Bob was like!!3553chronic,con,culture,jon,kevin,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,smith,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-125-folie-a-doo-doo--62279044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62279044Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:03:26 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJoker 2 is terrible. Nick & Jon break down what went wrong and what the meaning of the film is.44452,culture,games,joker,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,review,sadowski,the,videotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recess-episode-15-this-sux--62204943https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62204943Thu, 03 Oct 2024 03:41:27 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe White Sox did it!! Most losses in MLB history!! Also, how long of a leash should Bears fans give Shane Waldron and Matt Eberflus?4122bears,blackhawks,brandon,bulls,chicago,cubs,lunchbox,nick,sadowski,soriano,sox,sports,the,whitetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-124-vince-is-a-doc--62174524https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62174524Tue, 01 Oct 2024 03:48:35 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe Vince McMahon documentary is out. Will Nick & Jon be watching it? Stone Cold doesn't believe in what??3993culture,jon,lunchbox,mcmahon,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,vince,wrestling,wwetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-123-a-minecraft-disaster--62004467https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62004467Wed, 18 Sep 2024 03:42:50 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaHollywood video game adaptations have come so far. But are Minecraft and Borderlands sending us back into the dark ages?3701borderlands,culture,games,jon,lunchbox,minecraft,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,videotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-122-rip-james-earl-jones--61354986https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61354986Thu, 12 Sep 2024 03:48:57 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaDarth Vader, Mufasa, Mr. Mertle, King Joffer. Just some of the roles played by James Earl Jones, who passed away at 93. Nick & Jon celebrate his life.3361culture,darth,dreams,earl,field,james,jon,jones,lunchbox,movies,nick,of,paparella,pop,sadowski,sandlot,star,the,vader,warsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recess-episode-14-caleb-s-version--61269083https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61269083Thu, 05 Sep 2024 03:37:18 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe Caleb Era officially begins Sunday. Will the Bears make the playoffs? Which players need to break out this season for that to happen? Also, the White Sox are the worst baseball team of all-time.3614bears,blackhawks,brandon,bulls,chicago,cubs,lunchbox,nick,sadowski,soriano,sox,sports,the,whitetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-121-no-sequel-for-you--61087778https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61087778Tue, 20 Aug 2024 03:52:52 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaDisney has canceled The Acolyte after 1 season! Jon & Nick discuss where Star Wars goes from here.3079acolyte,culture,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,quotes,sadowski,star,the,warstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recess-episode-13-white-sox-blackjack--61020822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61020822Wed, 14 Aug 2024 03:32:09 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe White Sox hit blackjack! The Cubs are fighting for the playoffs and the Bears might have the most hype they've ever had.3455bears,blackhawks,brandon,bulls,caleb,chicago,cubs,lunchbox,nick,playoffs,recess,sadowski,soriano,sox,sports,the,white,williamstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-121-rip-cartoon-network--61017386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61017386Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:24:58 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJon & Nick eulogize, sorry, eugoogle-ize Cartoon Network's website. It has been shut down after 26 years.2812bros,cartoon,culture,fassbender,jon,kneecap,lunchbox,michael,movies,network,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,warnertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-120-victor-von-stark--60856986https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60856986Tue, 30 Jul 2024 03:52:20 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaDr. Doom is Tony Stark?!?!? Tony Stark is Dr. Doom?? Robert Downey Jr. is Dr. Doom!! Nick & Jon break down the most earth shattering comic movie casting ever!!!!4551avengers,culture,downey,jon,jr,lunchbox,marvel,movies,nick,paparella,pop,robert,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-119-chase-it--60784042https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60784042Wed, 24 Jul 2024 04:01:19 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaDo you feel it? If so, chase it! Twisters is finally in theaters. Is it a worthy sequel or just nostalgia bait? Hear what Jon & Nick think!5644culture,jon,lunchbox,movie,nick,paparella,pop,review,sadowski,the,twister,twisterstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-118-twisters-irl--60702107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60702107Tue, 16 Jul 2024 02:54:02 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaWhat happens at Gene n Jude's stays at Gene n Jude's. Nick & Jon recap their eventful and hot dog filled night before Jon gets swept away by a tornado.1097culture,gene,jon,judes,lunchbox,movies,n,nick,paparella,pens,pop,sadowski,the,twistertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-117-review-the-bikeriders--60506946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60506946Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:31:48 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJon & Nick review the long awaited Jeff Nichols movie, "The Bikeriders". Starring Jodie Comer, Austin Butler and Tom Hardy.4723bikeriders,culture,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,review,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-116-dumb-parents--60419119https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60419119Tue, 18 Jun 2024 03:23:33 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaDecapitation, dismemberment and debauchery. Sounds like the perfect movie to bring your 6-year-old to! NOT!!1995culture,dumb,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,parents,pop,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recess-episode-12-bad-bad-baseball--60357427https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60357427Wed, 12 Jun 2024 03:31:40 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe Cubs have lost 7 of their last 8 series. The Sox have the potential to be the worst team in baseball history. Chicago baseball is great right now, why do you ask?3127baseball,basketball,bears,blackhawks,brandon,bulls,caitlin,chicago,clark,cubs,lunchbox,nick,recess,sadowski,soriano,sox,sports,the,white,wnbatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-115-king-of-the-hill--60345757https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60345757Tue, 11 Jun 2024 03:45:25 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJon brings a new game to The Lunchbox....King of the Hill! A march madness style tournament where Nick crowns the #1 buddy duo in movie/tv history!4065and,bob,buddy,culture,duo,hill,jay,jon,king,lunchbox,movies,nick,of,paparella,pop,sadowski,silent,the,tvtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-114-mt-monologue--60302926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60302926Thu, 06 Jun 2024 19:43:54 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJon & Nick pick out their favorite monologues in movie history. Which ones make the cut?3979culture,jon,lunchbox,monologues,movies,mt,nick,paparella,pop,rushmore,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-113-banzai--60108305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60108305Tue, 21 May 2024 04:19:15 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaAssassin's Creed is finally going to Japan. With a ton of controversy too.2915assassins,creed,culture,francisco,games,jon,lunchbox,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,san,the,ubisoft,videotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-112-super-castings--60018095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60018095Tue, 14 May 2024 05:31:33 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon react to the full reveal of Superman's suit and the recent Fantastic 4 castings.2896comics,culture,dc,jon,lunchbox,marvel,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,superman,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-111-blockbuster-szn--59891614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59891614Tue, 07 May 2024 05:58:52 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaIt's blockbuster season! Nick & Jon hype up this year's summer movies. Which ones will they be seated for? And which ones will they avoid?4878blockbuster,culture,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,podcast,pop,sadowski,season,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recess-episode-12-caleb-rome--59746971https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59746971Wed, 01 May 2024 05:28:13 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaCaleb Williams & Rome Odunze. Brandon & Nick react to the 2024 NFL draft and how it sets up the Bears for success.2581bears,blackhawks,brandon,bulls,chicago,cubs,jon,lunchbox,nick,paparella,sadowski,soriano,sox,sports,the,whitefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-110-viva-vegas--59725397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59725397Tue, 30 Apr 2024 06:38:59 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaMaybe everything doesn't stay there. Nick recaps his trip to Las Vegas. Listener discretion advised. No, really. 4079culture,jon,las,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,vegastruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-109-mt-rusmore-action-movies--59482598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59482598Tue, 16 Apr 2024 05:17:15 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJon & Nick pick the 4 greatest action movies of all-time. Their answers might surprise you!3599action,culture,jon,lunchbox,movies,mt,nick,paparella,pop,rushmore,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-108-hunter-s-era--59360319https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59360319Tue, 09 Apr 2024 04:52:36 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaWrestleMania 40 launched a new era of pro wrestling. This is the Triple H era.3256culture,games,h,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,pro,sadowski,the,triple,video,wrestlemania,wrestlingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-107-xl-predictions--59257201https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59257201Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:18:47 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaWrestleMania XL is set to be the biggest 'Mania of all-time. Who are Jon & Nick picking to win this year?5283culture,jon,lunchbox,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,wrestlemania,wwetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-106-childhood-ruined--59176459https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59176459Tue, 26 Mar 2024 04:52:37 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon react to the "Quiet on Set" documentary that revelaed the dark side of our favorite Nickelodeon TV shows.2627and,culture,drake,icarly,jon,josh,kel,kenan,lunchbox,movies,nick,nickeldeon,paparella,pop,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recess-episode-11-the-caleb-era-begins--59122158https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59122158Thu, 21 Mar 2024 03:57:26 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe Bears traded Justin Fields and cleared a landing spot for Caleb WIlliams. Brandon & Nick react to the major move.2346bears,blackhawks,brandon,bulls,chicago,cubs,football,lunchbox,nick,recess,sadowski,soriano,sox,sports,the,whitetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-105-video-game-hof--59097478https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59097478Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:31:50 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe finalists are in for the Video Game Hall of Fame's 2024 class. Which ones would Jon & Nick induct? And a trip down the Blockbuster memory lane.3715culture,fame,game,hall,jon,lunchbox,nick,of,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-104-wrestlemania-hype--59011561https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59011561Tue, 12 Mar 2024 04:39:13 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaWe are weeks away from WrestleMania 40, the biggest 'Mania of all-time. NIck & Jon bring you on the hype train.3731culture,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,wrestlemania,wrestling,wwetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recess-episode-10-jerry-blames-you--58938934https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58938934Wed, 06 Mar 2024 04:04:28 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaWhy have the White Sox only won 3 world titles in 124 years? Owner Jerry Reinsdorf says it's your fault!!!!2166bears,black,brandon,bulls,chicago,cubs,hawks,lunchbox,nick,sadowski,soriano,sox,sports,the,whitefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-103-big-5-oscars--58928154https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58928154Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:10:06 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe Oscars are this Sunday. Jon & Nick break predict who will win in the Big 5 categories.2028academy,award,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,oscar,paparella,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-102-f-u-bisoft--58872929https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58872929Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:33:20 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaAn Ubisoft executive wants to take your video games away! Just one bad headline about the gaming industry these days.2330games,jon,layoffs,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,sadowski,the,videotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-101-fantastic-future--58747332https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58747332Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:16:07 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe MCU finally has its Fantastic 4. But Madame Web took away any good Marvel public relations this week.36754,culture,fantastic,four,jon,lunchbox,madame,marvel,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,webtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-100-mt-rushmore-goat-films--58669480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58669480Tue, 13 Feb 2024 04:48:19 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaFor the 100th episode, Nick & Jon give their Mt. Rushmores of the greatest movies ever.4089culture,jon,lunchbox,mount,movies,mt,nick,paparella,pop,rushmore,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recess-episode-9-promising-hires--58594078https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58594078Wed, 07 Feb 2024 04:25:26 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe Bears have a new offensive and defensive coordinators. Are they good hires? And could the Sox have a new stadium before the Bears?2914bears,blackhawks,brandon,bulls,chicago,cubs,lunchbox,nick,recess,sadowski,soriano,sox,sports,the,whitetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-99-the-one-before-the-big-one--58582137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58582137Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:07:11 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaAlmost 100 episodes in! Jon & Nick talk about get rich quick schemes, steroids and Carl Weathers.3409carl,culture,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,weatherstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-98-royal-rumble--58496658https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58496658Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:25:22 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaWrestleMania season has begun with the Royal Rumble. Jon & Nick break down the Rumble, what it means for 'Mania, and the latest Vince McMahon lawsuit. Listener discretion advised.3753jon,lunchbox,nick,paparella,royal,rumble,sadowski,the,wrestlemania,wrestling,wwetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-97-oscar-noms--58441234https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58441234Thu, 25 Jan 2024 05:53:48 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe Oscar noms are in! Nick & Jon talk about the nominations for some of their favorite categories.3805culture,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,oscars,paparella,pop,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-96-mt-rushmore-scores--58316114https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58316114Tue, 16 Jan 2024 04:58:05 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJon & Nick are back with the first Mt. Rushmore of 2024. The boys pick their 4 favorite film scores/soundtrack.3197culture,jon,lunchbox,mount,movies,mt.,nick,paparella,pop,rushmore,sadowski,scores,soundtracks,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recess-episode-8-decisions-decisions--58248419https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58248419Wed, 10 Jan 2024 04:42:47 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaAfter a 7-10 season, The Bears have many decisions to make. Keep the QB? Keep the coach? Get rid of everyone? Trade the #1 pick? Brandon & Nick recap the season.3025bears,brandon,chicago,football,lunchbox,nick,sadowski,soriano,sports,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-95-movie-24--58236960https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58236960Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:31:40 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaAfter a successful 2023, Nick & Jon talk about their most anticipated flicks for 2024.39952023,2024,culture,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-94-cut-for-time--57980979https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57980979Tue, 12 Dec 2023 04:29:47 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaBaldur's Gate 3 won the Game Awards, but the spotlight was on the controversy. More movie grid and Nick sucks at stumping Jon with a movie quote.2878awards,game,games,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,sadowski,the,videotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recess-episode-7-bear-market--57924810https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57924810Wed, 06 Dec 2023 04:30:08 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaAre the Bears...improving? Nick & Brandon break down the Bears and & Bulls seasons so far.3272bears,blackhawks,brandon,bulls,chicago,cubs,lunchbox,nick,sadowski,soriano,sox,sports,the,whitetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-93-vice-city--57914330https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57914330Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:35:35 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon Paparella10 years in the making, Nick & Jon get hyped for GTA VI. The boys also talk about the newest Godzilla movie and the future of the Monsterverse.3086auto,games,godzilla,grand,lunchbox,movies,nick,sadowski,the,theft,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-92-cult-of-personality--57826963https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57826963Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:24:31 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaHell has frozen over and CM Punk has returned to WWE. Jon & Nick explain why this might be the craziest return in wrestling history.3308cm,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,punk,sadowski,the,wrestling,wwefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-91-meet-your-heroes--57743435https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57743435Tue, 21 Nov 2023 04:51:48 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJon tells another story of meeting an incredibly nice celebrity.1921culture,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-90-game-awards--57626303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57626303Tue, 14 Nov 2023 05:42:38 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJon & Nick talk about the new Game Award 2023 nominations. And it goes off the rails very quick.3313awards,culture,game,games,jon,lunchbox,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,videotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recess-episode-6-all-the-way-down--57570564https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57570564Thu, 09 Nov 2023 04:42:18 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaBear down, all the way down. Brandon eviscerates the Bears for yet another year of dysfunction. The Cubs cut throats and go all in.3891bears,chicago,cubs,lunchbox,recess,sports,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-89-marvel-s-sinking-ship--57539224https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57539224Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:33:18 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaMarvel Studios has struggled post Avengers: Endgame. Variety pulled back the curtain and wrote about the studio's struggles. Nick & Jon react to it.2635culture,jon,lunchbox,marvel,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-88-the-grid--57451293https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57451293Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:39:13 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick recaps his stressful horror movie marathon and the guys play another few rounds of the movie grid.3117culture,halloween,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-87-rip-physical-media--57362066https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57362066Tue, 24 Oct 2023 04:33:29 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaBest Buy is the latest outlet to cease DVD/Blu-Ray sales. Jon & Nick eulogize phsyical media and play a new segment...The Movie Grid!3607culture,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-86-mt-rushmore-halloween-movies--57300535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57300535Thu, 19 Oct 2023 05:36:17 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon list their favorite Halloween movies. Jon talks about his trip to New York Comic Con!4479halloween,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recess-episode-5-dark-ages--57213593
Brandon & Nick recap a wild last month in Chicago sports.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57213593Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:21:45 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaChicago sports are going through a dark age right now. White Sox have no future. Cubs choked the playoffs away. Blackhawks are bad. Bulls are lost at sea. And don't get us started on the Bears. Brandon & Nick recap a wild last month in Chicago...
Brandon & Nick recap a wild last month in Chicago sports.]]>3390bears,blackhawks,brandon,bulls,chicago,cubs,lunchbox,nick,sadowski,soriano,sox,sports,the,whitetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-85-spooky-time--57048267https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57048267Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:05:41 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJon & Nick dive into spooky season and talk about The Exorcist and Scream!3121culture,halloween,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-84-ramble-on--56934839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56934839Tue, 26 Sep 2023 04:54:46 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon ramble about city building, deep dish pizza and horror movies.3623culture,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-83-year-review-clerks-3--56813198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56813198Fri, 15 Sep 2023 17:18:14 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaI assure you, The Lunchbox is open. Jon & Nick review Clerks 3, released September 13th, 2022.40713,clerks,culture,jon,kevin,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,review,sadowski,smith,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recess-episode-4-hope-disaster--56721268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56721268Thu, 07 Sep 2023 04:44:26 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe White Sox are one of the worst franchises in sports. The Cubs are surginng beyond expectations and Da Bears begin another year of the rebuild. Brandon & Nick talk about it all.3010bears,brandon,cubs,lunchbox,nick,sadowski,soriano,sox,the,whitetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-82-nick-takes-hollywood--56707245https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56707245Wed, 06 Sep 2023 05:26:07 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick tells Jon about his trip to Hollywood!4403angeles,culture,hollywood,jon,los,lunchbox,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-81-squared-circle-heroes--56622399https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56622399Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:00:03 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe wrestling world lost 2 giants this past week. Terry Funk & Bray Wyatt. Jon & Nick remember these heroes of the squared circle.3567arlene,bray,culture,funk,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,sorkin,terry,the,wrestling,wyatttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-80-the-one-about-nothing--56551566https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56551566Tue, 22 Aug 2023 05:20:42 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJon helps Nick with the itinerary for his upcoming LA trip. Then, things get weird. Enjoy!2718angeles,culture,hollywood,jon,los,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-79-comic-update--56518954https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56518954Sat, 19 Aug 2023 06:21:15 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJon gives an update on the latest storylines in the world of comics. He also got to meet some of his heroes! And Nick is super jealous!3683comics,culture,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recess-episode-3-rip-white-sox-go-cubs-go--56358224https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56358224Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:45:08 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaBrandon & Nick eulogize the Sox after the 7 year long rebuild officially failed. But on Clark & Addison, the Cubs are pushing for a playoff run.2525baseball,brandon,chicago,cubs,lunchbox,nick,sadowski,soriano,sox,sports,the,whitefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/epsiode-78-barbenheimer--56337923https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56337923Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:51:44 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick talks about his Babenheimer experience (no spoilers) and why it made him emotional. Jon & Nick then talk about what this means for the future of Hollywood before rambling into a conversation into the new TMNT movie (no spoilers).2790barbenheimer,barbie,culture,jon,lunchbox,movies,mutant,nick,ninja,oppenheimer,paparella,pop,sadowski,teenage,the,tmnt,turtlestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recess-episode-2-rip-rocky-wirtz--56249713https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56249713Thu, 27 Jul 2023 16:43:31 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaBrandon & NIck talk about the legacy left behind by Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz, who passed at the age of 70.1606blackhawks,brandon,chicago,lunchbox,nick,rocky,sadowski,soriano,sports,the,wirtzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-77-mission-accomplished--56169214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56169214Thu, 20 Jul 2023 16:53:41 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaDoes Mission Impossible 7 deserve the hype and praise it's been getting? Jon & NIck break down Ethan Hunt's latest impossible mission.3435culture,impossible,jon,lunchbox,mission,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-76-the-impossible-mission--56064110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56064110Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:27:27 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaIn honor of Mission Impossible 7, Jon & Nick accept their mission of reviewing the entire M:I series. This podcast will self destruct in 1 hour.3888cruise,culture,impossible,jon,lunchbox,mission,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,tomtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recess-episode-1-status-reports--56028796https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56028796Fri, 07 Jul 2023 16:30:27 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe Lunchbox is now the Lunchverse! A new Chicago sports podcast from NIck and a new voice - Brandon Soriano! The guys begin episode 1 with a status report of where all 5 teams are at the moment.2937bears,blackhawks,brandon,bulls,chicago,cubs,lunchbox,nick,sadowski,soriano,sox,sports,the,whitetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-75-summer-vacations--56016306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56016306Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:45:07 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJon & Nick share stories about their best summer vacations!4102culture,jon,lunchbox,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,summer,the,vacationsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-74-legends-never-die--54533247https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54533247Tue, 20 Jun 2023 13:00:02 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon remember 3 of their biggest heroes. Kevin Conroy, Jason David Frank and Aaron Carter.3988aaron,batman,carter,conroy,culture,david,frank,jason,jon,kevin,lunchbox,nick,paparella,pop,power,rangers,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-73-blockbusting-summer--54108934https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54108934Tue, 06 Jun 2023 13:00:02 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe warm weather is here and that means so are the biggest movies of the year. Nick & Jon preview 2023's summer blockbuster movie season.3971culture,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,summer,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-72-top-secret--53980599https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53980599Wed, 24 May 2023 13:00:02 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJon recently had a top secret experience. He tells us what he can about it. Here's a hint. It was at a movie theater.2299culture,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-71-we-re-back--53786393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53786393Tue, 09 May 2023 13:00:02 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon are back after a year and a half away. What have the boys been up to since Episode 70?2565arizona,comics,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-70-california-love--47470812https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47470812Sun, 14 Nov 2021 18:56:32 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJon talks about his recent trip to Disneyland and Legoland out west.3914california,culture,disneyland,jon,legoland,lunchbox,marvel,movies,nick,paparella,parks,pop,sadowski,the,themetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-69-nice--47129019https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47129019Sun, 24 Oct 2021 19:14:46 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNice! N&J dive into the latest DC FanDome. Nick talks about a horror movie that left him queasy and the boys discuss the pettiest "glitch" in video game history.3827aquaman,batman,comics,culture,dc,fandome,flash,jam,jon,lunchbox,movies,nba,nick,paparella,peacemaker,pop,sadowski,the,woman,wondertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-68-to-the-top--47020102https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47020102Sun, 17 Oct 2021 21:37:03 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe boys continue talking about horror movies and speak about the success of one of their favorite comedians. Can DC pull off another successful FanDome?3440comics,culture,dc,fandome,jon,josh,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,wolftruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-67-tales-from-the-set--46910776https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46910776Sun, 10 Oct 2021 17:45:35 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaAfter rambling about scary movies and Jay & Silent Bob, Nick remembers his time touring movie sets while visiting Universal Studios.3620and,bob,jay,jon,lunchbox,movie,movies,nick,paparella,sadowski,scary,sets,silent,the,universaltruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-66-what-are-you-doing-nintenbro--46692903https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46692903Sun, 26 Sep 2021 14:01:08 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon recap the latest Nintendo Direct and have all sorts of fun breaking down the Mario movie casting choices.3148jon,lunchbox,mario,nick,nintendo,paparella,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-65-gaming-ghost-peppers--46592904https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46592904Sun, 19 Sep 2021 20:57:42 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe Lunchbox gets spicy and we're not talking pumpkin spice. Nick & Jon give their Mount Rushmore of video game hot takes.4608chi,culture,games,hot,jon,lunchbox,nick,nintendo,paparella,playstation,pop,sadowski,shang,takes,the,video,xboxtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-64-sony-strikes--46490092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46490092Sun, 12 Sep 2021 21:18:53 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon recap the PlayStation Showcase, in which the blue brand revealed multiple exclusives to make a fan-boy switch controllers.3955culture,games,god,gran,jon,lunchbox,marvel,nick,of,paparella,playstation,pop,sadowski,showcase,spiderman,the,turismo,video,war,wolverinetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-63-neon-lights-nobel-prize--46298657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46298657Mon, 30 Aug 2021 14:20:42 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon recap their wrestling show where CM Punk returned after 7 years. Then, a breakdown and some theories on the Spiderman trailer!3598aew,cm,culture,jon,lunchbox,nick,paparella,pop,punk,sadowski,spiderman,the,wrestlingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-62-try-try-again--46203796https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46203796Mon, 23 Aug 2021 13:39:19 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaIf at first you don't succeed,..Nick & Jon break down their initial thoughts on James Gunn's The Suicide Squad. The boys preview their wrestling show and tell you the evil side of comic-movie rights.3501all,cm,comics,dc,elite,jon,lunchbox,marvel,nick,paparella,punk,sadowski,squad,suicide,the,wrestlingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-61-legends-never-die--46024426https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46024426Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:29:40 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon pay their respects to the late Thea White. South Park is never ending and the boys celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original 3 Nicktoons.3286and,culture,doug,jon,lunchbox,nick,nickelodeon,paparella,park,pop,ren,rugrats,sadowski,south,stimpy,the,thea,whitetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-60-remaster-our-childhood--45935912https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45935912Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:59:23 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaVideo game remasters have been abundant the past few years. Some good, some not. Nick & Jon are back with another Mt. Rushmore of games from their childhood they want remastered.4027culture,games,jon,lunchbox,nick,paparella,pop,remasters,sadowski,the,videotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-59-a-long-wait--45825661https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45825661Sun, 25 Jul 2021 17:00:09 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJohn Cena has returned to WWE!! Nick & Jon share their excitement with the 16-time champ back on TV. Mahershala Ali's Blade finds its director. More DC news as well.2724blade,cena,dc,john,jon,lunchbox,marvel,nick,paparella,sadowski,squad,suicide,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-58-smash-or-pass--45770741https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45770741Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:47:49 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon discuss the new Nickelodeon fighting game. Does Smash Bros. have competition? Is Pixar's magic running low? Also, the boys react to Loki!2609bros,culture,games,jon,loki,luca,lunchbox,marvel,nick,nickelodeon,paparella,pixar,pop,sadowski,smash,the,videotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-57-then-now--45583123https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45583123Mon, 05 Jul 2021 14:40:12 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaSony goes on a spending spree after Microsoft tears E3 a new one...coincidence? What does the future of exclusive gaming look like? The boys also gush over the new Courage/Scooby-Doo crossover.3133big,clifford,courage,cowardly,dog,doo,e3,jon,lunchbox,nick,paparella,playstation,red,sadowski,scooby,the,xboxtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-56-riddle-me-this--45468244https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45468244Sun, 27 Jun 2021 16:47:29 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaRiddle me this...what was in the briefcase in Pulp Fiction? Is Leo still dreaming at the end of Inception? Is Deckard a replicant? Nick & Jon are back with a Mt. Rushmore of their most burning unanswered questions from tv, movies and video games.3375culture,games,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,videotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-55-the-three-es--45385312https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45385312Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:53:53 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe future of video games looks bright. Nick & Jon cover all the excitement, hits and misses from E3. Also, Batman totally does...3885and,batman,clank,culture,e3,games,jon,lunchbox,nick,paparella,pop,ratchet,sadowski,the,videotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-54-potpourri--45283599https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45283599Sun, 13 Jun 2021 15:24:24 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon continue the AMC saga, get excited about the news that Thor 4 and Boba Fett have wrapped filming. They give spoiler-free initial thoughts on Loki as well.30194,amc,boba,culture,fett,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,thortruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-53-yar-the-sandlot--45151618https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45151618Sun, 06 Jun 2021 17:00:11 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon lace up their PF Flyers and look the beast dead in the eyes as they look back at The Sandlot and what it has meant to them through the years.4418culture,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,review,sadowski,sandlot,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-52-power-puff-perversion--45101170https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45101170Sun, 30 May 2021 20:42:53 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaHappy anniversary! The Lunchbox is a year old! To celebrate, Nick & Jon ruin their childhoods by reading portions of the leaked Powerpuff Girls CW script. New 007 news and more!3881007,bond,culture,girls,james,jon,luncbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,powerpuff,rugrats,sadowski,the,tvtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-51-take-it-easy--44986592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44986592Sun, 23 May 2021 16:00:12 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon more or less take a week off from the news while they sit back and relax with comic conventions, Lego and collecting.3485collecting,comic,con,conventions,jon,lego,lunchbox,nick,paparella,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-50-film-bananas--44852768https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44852768Sun, 16 May 2021 15:04:22 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaDuring a time when storytelling can be handcuffed, Nick & Jon debate a Mt. Rushmore of their favorite movies that haven't aged well.4207culture,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,podcast,pop,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-49-lets-go-to-court--44723947https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44723947Sun, 09 May 2021 20:08:10 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaEpic v. Apple could have a major impact on the gaming industry. The trial over micro-transactions started and has led to the reveal of multiple video game industry secrets.3469apple,epic,games,jon,lunchbox,nick,paparella,sadowski,the,videotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-48-a-bright-future--44595556https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44595556Sun, 02 May 2021 16:00:10 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon discuss the success of video games with female leads, more Ratchet & Clank hype and a little bit of the Mortal Kombat movie.3210and,clank,games,jon,kombat,lunchbox,mortal,movies,nick,paparella,ratchet,sadowski,the,videotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-47-the-uneducated-oscars--44479071https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44479071Sun, 25 Apr 2021 16:17:16 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon dress in their Oscar Sunday best as they predict the 93rd Academy Awards. The self-proclaimed movie buffs haven't seen 95% of the ballot and make their best uneducated guesses on the big winners.3698academy,awards,culture,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,oscars,paparella,pop,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-46-the-new-norm-of-nonsense--44380179https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44380179Sun, 18 Apr 2021 17:00:20 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon dive into a recent editorial on nonsense becoming the new norm for Hollywood blockbusters.3415culutre,godzilla,jon,kong,lunchbox,movie,movies,nick,paparella,pop,review,sadowski,the,vstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-45-jabroni-hour--44284901https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44284901Sat, 10 Apr 2021 16:08:17 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaHappy WrestleMania! Nick & Jon lay the smackdown on your candyass as they predict every match for this years Showcase of the Immortals.5032culture,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,wrestlemania,wwetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-44-standing-in-the-hof--44197026https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44197026Sun, 04 Apr 2021 20:32:31 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe finalists for the 2021 Video Game Hall of Fame were recently announced. Nick & Jon go over each of the 12 candidates and discuss their eligibility and contributions to the video game industry.4225culute,fame,game,hall,jon,lunchbox,nick,of,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,videotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-43-a-cut-above--44090546https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44090546Sun, 28 Mar 2021 21:30:17 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon are out to find the anti-life equation as they react to Zack Snyder's Justice League.4477comics,culture,cut,dc,jon,justice,league,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,snyder,snyder's,the,zacktruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-42-comic-hour--43990836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43990836Sun, 21 Mar 2021 22:31:49 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaJon flips the page and gives an update on the latest comic news and storylines that you should be reading.3856books,comic,dc,jon,lunchboc,marvel,news,nick,paparella,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-sympathy-for-the-devil--43881800https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43881800Sun, 14 Mar 2021 16:18:29 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe anti-villain. Good guys in disguise or just plain evil? Jon supplies a list of 15 villains and we decide if they deserve our sympathy.4297anti,culture,hero,jon,lunchbox,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,villiantruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-40-superman-d-d-and-lola-bunny--43777200https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43777200Sun, 07 Mar 2021 18:00:13 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaWith the Synder Cut nearing, WB is rebooting Superman. Nick & Jon react to the news of our first possible Black Superman and other film nuggets that were made known over the past week. Oh, and Lola Bunny breaks the internet.3954and,culture,cut,dragons,dungeons,jam,jon,justice,league,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,space,superman,synder,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-the-summit-awaits--43675379https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43675379Sun, 28 Feb 2021 18:36:03 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon lead the expedition to the summit of Paramount Mountain with the launch of Paramount + in early March. Join us as we trek with the Rugrats, Timmy Turner, Dora and the ICarly gang.3847culture,dora,explorer,fairly,icarly,jon,lunchbox,metal,movies,nick,oddparents,paparella,paramount,plus,pop,rugrats,sadowski,the,tv,twistedtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-stream-me-up-scotty--43570299https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43570299Sun, 21 Feb 2021 18:00:02 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon react to much of the streaming news the past few weeks. Last of Us, Mortal Kombat, Cruella, Scooby Doo, and Borderlands!3572borderlands,cruella,culutre,doo,jon,kombat,last,lunchbox,mortal,movies,nick,of,paparella,pop,sadowski,scooby,the,tv,us,velmatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-37-uncanny-arrival--43475823https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43475823Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:42:37 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon give their thoughts on Ep. 5 of WandaVision.3526books,comic,culture,jon,lunchbox,marvel,men,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,shows,the,tv,vision,wanda,wandavision,x,xmentruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-year-review-sonic-the-hedgehog--43338644https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43338644Sun, 07 Feb 2021 23:42:26 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon go fast as they re-watch and review Sonic The Hedgehog, released Feb. 14, 2020.3785culture,hedgehog,jon,lunchbox,movie,nick,paparella,pop,review,sadowski,sonic,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-wanda-s-vision--43213793https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43213793Sun, 31 Jan 2021 18:00:13 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon react to the first 3 episodes of WandaVision. What do they like? What do they dislike? What the heck is the plot? A ton of snack pack items and a new Mt. Rushmore!4293culture,gamestop,godzilla,jon,kong,lunchbox,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,street,the,undertaker,vision,vs,wall,wanda,wandavisiontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-returning-fire--43021601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43021601Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:53:51 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon touch on a variety of topics including more of the streaming wars, Armie Hammer and a few other announcements in the entertainment industry.3792armie,culture,games,hammer,hbo,jon,lunchbox,max,movies,netflix,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,videotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-cyberdisasterpiece--42870709https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42870709Sun, 10 Jan 2021 18:00:14 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon Paparella7 years and a whole console generation later, Cyberpunk 2077 finally launched...and it was one of the worst ever. Nick & Jon detail what went wrong.42762077,culture,cyberpunk,games,jon,lunchbox,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,videotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-a-nuke-named-mickey--42679780https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42679780Sun, 27 Dec 2020 18:00:06 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaDisney dropped the proverbial nuke at their investor showcase, providing a look into what seems to be the next decade of content coming from the House of Mouse. Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, Disney, oh my!4652culture,disney,jon,lunchbox,marvel,movies,nick,paparella,podcast,pop,sadowski,shows,star,the,tv,warstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-31-holiday-havoc--42583338https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42583338Sun, 20 Dec 2020 18:00:15 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaWhat makes a Christmas movie? The themes? Holiday cheer? Gun-wielding terrorists? Nick & Jon have one of their most heated debates yet discussing the pillars of a Christmas film.3761christmas,culture,holiday,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-nintendo-s-copyright-cartel--42466181https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42466181Sun, 13 Dec 2020 18:00:17 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNintendo has become public enemy no. 1 with repetitive cease and desists on tournaments, content creators and pretty much...everything. Nick & Jon discuss what the hell Nintendo is doing.2989culture,games,jon,lunchbox,nick,nintendo,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,videotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-game-awards-preview--42362771https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42362771Mon, 07 Dec 2020 18:00:10 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe Game Awards returns this week. Nick & Jon go over and predict some of the biggest award winners.3738awards,game,games,geoff,jon,keighley,lunchbox,nick,paparella,sadowski,the,videotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-happy-birthday-king--42226656https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42226656Sun, 29 Nov 2020 18:00:15 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaIn honor of Chadwick Boseman's birthday, we take a swing at his breakout performance as Jackie Robinson in 42. Happy Birthday, King!364842,baseball,black,boseman,chadwick,culture,jackie,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,panther,paparella,pop,robinson,sadowski,sports,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-spiderssance--42106934https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42106934Sun, 22 Nov 2020 17:57:26 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon swing their way through Harlem as they review the newest wall-crawler video game, Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Spoilers begin at 37:42.4721culture,games,jon,lunchbox,miles,morales,nick,paparella,pop,ps4,ps5,sadowski,spiderman,the,videotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-who-is-connery-sean-connery--41992606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41992606Mon, 16 Nov 2020 01:02:03 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaTwo more legends left us within the past month. Sean Connery and Alex Trebek passed less than 2 week apart. Nick & Jon discuss their legacies. This is a tribute.3930alex,culture,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,pop,sadowski,sean,the,trebektruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-generation-8-recap--41861577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41861577Sun, 08 Nov 2020 18:00:18 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaWith the PS5 and Xbox Series X launching this week, Generation 8 of video game consoles will be behind us. Nick & Jon take a look back at this past generation (PS4, Xbox One, Switch) and discuss what went well, what went wrong and where it fits in...4980truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-trifecta-perfection--41745085https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41745085Sun, 01 Nov 2020 18:00:03 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaTrilogies! Why are they important? Why do we love them? Is there such a thing as a perfect trilogy? Nick & Jon discuss!4756culture,jon,lunchbox,movie,movies,nick,paparella,podcast,pop,sadowski,the,trilogytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-universally-scary--41631954https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41631954Sun, 25 Oct 2020 17:00:17 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaHappy Halloween! Nick & Jon take a look at the origins of monster movies with a dive into the Universal monsters. Then, they talk Halloween traditions, favorite scary movies along with a heated debate on the Halloweentown franchise.5021culture,halloween,happy,jon,lunchbox,monsters,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,universaltruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-year-in-review-joker--41521235https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41521235Sun, 18 Oct 2020 17:00:03 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaA year later, Nick & Jon realize their lives are comedies as they re-watch and review Todd Phillips' Joker.5152batman,bros,comics,hero,joker,jon,lunchbox,nick,paparella,sadowski,super,the,warnertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-movie-theater-crisis--41410534https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41410534Sun, 11 Oct 2020 17:54:39 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe pandemic has crushed Hollywood and movie theaters. As more movies continue to be delayed, theaters are desperate for cash and movie goers as the threat of streaming is at an all-time high. Are we seeing the beginning of the end of the cinema...4239bond,culture,james,jon,lunchbox,movie,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,tenet,the,theatersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-batathon-pt-5-batman-unchained--41291728https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41291728Sun, 04 Oct 2020 17:00:03 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaBatman Unchained, aka Batman Triumphant, was supposed to be the 5th Batman movie. It was never made but that won't stop Nick & Jon from talking about the fabled film.3475batman,comics,culture,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,triumphant,unchainedtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-batathon-pt-4-batman-robin-review--41161361https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41161361Sun, 27 Sep 2020 16:51:04 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick & Jon swipe their bat-credit cards to try and purchase the time they lost from watching and reviewing Batman & Robin. Just kidding, this episode is fun!4538and,arnold,batman,clooney,comics,culture,george,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,robin,sadowski,schwarzenegger,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-batathon-pt-3-batman-forever-review--41026362https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41026362Sun, 20 Sep 2020 18:57:13 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick and Jon order drive thru in the batmobile as they re-watch and review 1995's Batman Forever.4962batman,carrey,culture,forever,jim,jon,kilmer,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,valtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-batathon-pt-2-batman-returns-review--40885708https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40885708Sun, 13 Sep 2020 20:17:43 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaWeek 2 of our month long Batman celebration continues with a review of Batman Returns.4303batman,culture,jon,lunchbox,movie,nick,paparella,pop,returns,review,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-batathon-pt-1-batman-89-review--40732236https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40732236Sun, 06 Sep 2020 16:04:02 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaFor September, we begin a month long celebration of the caped crusader to coincide with Batman Day! We begin with a review of the first major Batman movie, Batman '89!4471batman,comics,dc,jon,lunchbox,nick,paparella,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-dc-fandomemonium--40583820https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40583820Sun, 30 Aug 2020 17:08:38 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaDC's FanDome event last Saturday revealed a megaton bomb of information on the newest movies, TV shows and video games. Nick & Jon head to the Justice League watchtower and react to the latest news in the DC Universe!4875batman,bros,comics,dc,fandome,games,jon,justice,league,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,sadowski,shows,the,tv,video,warnertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-to-reboot-or-not-to-reboot--40461343https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40461343Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:38:17 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaOur beloved childhood cartoons are not safe from reboots and sequels. Cartoons from the 60s-2000s have been and continue to be rebooted, sequeled and re-imagined. Which ones have worked? Which ones haven't? And which ones are on the way? Another Mt....46922000s,60s,90s,cartoons,jon,lunchbox,nick,paparella,reboots,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-xbox-series-x--40356371https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40356371Sun, 16 Aug 2020 20:14:47 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaIn 3 months, the Xbox Series X will be upon us. We pick apart some of the new tactics Microsoft has in store for their new console generation, including Xbox Game Pass. An Xbox themed Mt. Rushmore as well.3801jon,lunchbox,microsoft,nick,paparella,ps5,sadowski,series,the,x,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-godzilla-v-kong--40231955https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40231955Sun, 09 Aug 2020 18:11:44 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaEarth will shake when Godzilla and Kong battle on the silver screen in 2021. More news and leaks have arrived with images and rumored plot points. A Mt. Rushmore of fictional foods we wish were real!3230culture,godzilla,jon,king,kong,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,vsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-marvel-madness--40058130https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40058130Sun, 02 Aug 2020 17:00:14 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe locomotive known as the Marvel Cinematic Universe keeps chuggin' along. With TV shows now bleeding into the movies, what does to future of the MCU look like? Have we finally reached superhero fatigue? Another silly Mt. Rushmore as well!3660culture,jon,lunchbox,marvel,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,thefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-year-in-review-once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood--39980995https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39980995Sun, 26 Jul 2020 18:00:15 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaA year later, Nick & Jon try to explain exactly what it is a stunt double does as they re-watch Quentin Tarantino's latest epic, released on July 26, 2019. Where does it rank among Tarantino's best? We discuss!4548a,culture,hollywood,in,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,once,paparella,pop,sadowski,the,time,upontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-the-90s-in-film--39847377https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39847377Sun, 19 Jul 2020 18:00:17 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaGrab your box of chocolates, lace your PF Flyers and don't talk about fight club. As with the 80s, the 90s brought new meaning to cinema as we know it today. The decade gave us the independent scene, dinosaurs, kids movies and of course, teen...412890s,culture,film,in,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,thefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-the-80s-in-film--39188194https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39188194Sun, 12 Jul 2020 20:42:57 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe 80s brought so much to the silver screen...the action star, the slasher, coming of age. Is the 80s the best decade in cinema history?406380s,culture,jon,lunchbox,movies,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,thefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-batman-beyond--36164839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/36164839Sun, 05 Jul 2020 17:50:24 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaNick and Jon pick up the Batphone to address the wild reports and rumors surrounding the future of Batman films. Also, our best (and silliest) Mt. Rushmore yet!3344batman,culture,jon,lunchbox,mount,movies,nick,paparella,pop,rushmore,sadowski,thefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-thank-you-taker--34187859https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34187859Sun, 28 Jun 2020 20:02:37 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe Undertaker, one of wrestling's largest figures, has seemingly retired. Nick and Jon discuss the legacy The Phenom leaves behind in wrestling and the world.3805jon,lunchbox,mount,nick,paparella,rushmore,sadowski,the,undertaker,wwefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-year-in-review-toy-story-4--32327717https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32327717Sun, 21 Jun 2020 23:34:10 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaA look back onto the (ending?) of the Toy Story franchise with Toy Story 4, released June 21, 2019. A year later...has it held up? Should it have been made after TS3's perfect ending? Is this really the end of the story? Nick and Jon discuss!31014,in,jon,lunchbox,nick,paparella,review,sadowski,story,the,toy,yearfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-the-ps5-is-coming--30700217https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30700217Sun, 14 Jun 2020 20:07:33 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe PS5 has finally been unveiled! Recap of Sony's reveal event and a new Mt. Rushmore.47695,culture,games,jon,lunchbox,mount,movies,nick,paparella,playstation,pop,rushmore,sadowski,the,videotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-batman-elmer--29863357https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29863357Sun, 07 Jun 2020 22:54:10 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe Batman has resumed filming in the U.K. Preliminary thoughts about rumored plot points. Elmer Fudd has no more buwwets and another Mt. Rushmore.3636batman,culture,elmer,fudd,jon,lunchbox,nick,paparella,pop,sadowski,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-meddling-millennials--28763100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28763100Sun, 31 May 2020 21:22:44 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaScooby Doo is one of the most timeless cartoons. Nick and Jon try to solve the mystery of the new movie Scoob! and if it lives up to the standards of the franchise and is a good beginning to a Hanna-Barbera universe. Zoinks!3943barbera,doo,hanna,jon,lunchbox,movie,nick,paparella,review,sadowski,scoob,scooby,thetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-the-beginning--28236675https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28236675Mon, 25 May 2020 01:11:18 +0000Nick Sadowski & Jon PaparellaThe snyder cut, movie theaters on the brink of collapse, silly news and our first specific Mt. Rushmore. Snoogans!4962jon,lunchbox,nick,paparella,sadowski,thetruefull