Episodes

  • ‘The Simpsons’ Pisses People Off Sometimes
    Nov 9 2021

    Australia was not pleased with how it was represented in The Simpsons in the ‘90s, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to countries and other groups taking issue with the iconic long-running animation.


    That Sucks! takes a closer look at 1995’s Bart Vs Australia episode, why another country almost sued the show and the cause of a US city demanding an apology.


    Co-hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan also chronicle the issues with Apu, the tragic death of one of the show’s voice actors and more.


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    41 mins
  • Are These Horror Films Actually Cursed?
    Oct 26 2021

    With Halloween just around the corner, That Sucks! co-hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan looks at some bizarre, spooky and tragic instances surrounding iconic horror films.


    Nababan also shows Cribb a video that nearly makes him throw up.


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    41 mins
  • Outlandish Stories That Fooled The Media
    Oct 12 2021

    You know that saying, ‘Don't believe everything you read on the internet'? It’s more relevant than ever in 2021 and That Sucks! co-hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan have the proof (you can believe them… maybe).


    From someone getting a fake restaurant to the top of TripAdvisor to a story about a man fornicating with a hornet's nest and more, this episode of the podcast explores recent times when people duped the media.


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    36 mins
  • Do Not Use Alligators Or Explosives For Gender Reveal Parties
    Sep 28 2021

    If you’re thinking of using a wild alligator or homemade explosive device for your gender reveal party… just don’t.


    Outside of being an unhelpful reinforcement of binary gender stereotypes and usually pretty tacky, gender reveal parties in recent history have resulted in houses burning down, plane crashes and even death.


    That Sucks! looks at the origin of their popularity and some examples of gender reveals gone seriously wrong.


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    31 mins
  • Maybe Don’t Try These Stupid TikTok Challenges
    Sep 15 2021

    Are 15 minutes of fame worth broken bones or a criminal record?


    That Sucks! co-hosts Dan Cribb & Troy Nababan take a look at some of the more questionable TikTok trends and challenges from recent times and discover how many milk crates it takes to furnish a house.


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    41 mins
  • #BurgerGate, Marvel Blunders & Other Pop Culture Leaks
    Sep 1 2021

    Someone leaked the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer last month and it set the internet on fire.


    That’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to information being leaked or stolen in the realm of pop culture, and on this episode of That Sucks!, co-hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan look at some other major incidents.


    They cover off Mark Ruffalo spoiling not one but two Marvel films, the infamous #BurgerGate that had Star Wars fans pulling their hair out, a Harry Potter incident that ended in jail time and more.


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    38 mins
  • Awkward, Hilarious & Painful Late-night Talk Show Fails
    Aug 17 2021

    From people walking out of interviews, hosts being injured and more, late-night talk show fails are about as good as awkward TV moments come.


    That Sucks! unpacks a few notable moments over the decades, both overseas and in Australia.


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    42 mins
  • ‘Harry Potter’ Sucks
    Aug 4 2021

    The world of Harry Potter is riddled with plot holes, poor writing and more.


    Joined by a special guest, That Sucks! co-hosts Dan Cribb and Troy Nababan take a look at where the films fail, some of the recent controversies surrounding creator JK Rowling and why Harry Potter might not work in 2021.


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    45 mins