Episode 042 of That Was Disappointing is Live.

We’re a bigger disaster than Crash.

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

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

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

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

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

Episode 043 of That Was Disappointing is Live.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Episode 044 of That Was Disappointing is Live.

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

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

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

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

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

What character would you bang?

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

What would you use a Jedi mind trick on?

How have we not been canceled yet?

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

Episode 045 of That Was Disappointing is Live.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Episode 046 of That Was Disappointing is Live.

The podcast that makes Manos: The Hands of Fate look like Citizen Kane.

Today’s Theme: Bad Movies. Surely Bill Cosby never did anything worse than Leonard Part Six...

Our first topic is bad movies with no redeeming qualities. This is a brave topic for Art to explore. considering the drubbing The Money Shot got at the box office. We’re kidding! It’s not like he even had the money to premiere this turd sandwich.

Our second topic is what makes bad movies... good. Mélodie feels there’s always a silver lining, no matter how poor the box office return. Tell that to Uma Thurman after her “star turn” in Motherhood. Seriously, you need to Google it.

Our third topic is our favorite locales from bad movies. AKA: Where would you live if given the chance. Oh great! Now Lex is throwing in the towel with a shitty topic. Boo hiss. For what it’s worth, Producer Kenny thinks the futon in Jaws: The Revenge looks mighty comfy...

Our final topic is what scenes in bad movies make you go all ROFLMAOCOPTER. Dan’s talking about when even the director knew the train wreck they were dealing with and just said f*ck it. You know, like we’ve done with this podcast since Day 1.

Episode 047 of That Was Disappointing is Live.

Even ghosts don’t want this smoke.

Today’s Theme: The Paranormal. It’s like if Zak Bagans’ The Haunted Museum and This American Life had a baby.

Our first topic is the creepiest story you’ve ever heard from someone. Not everyone has their own tale to tell, but everyone has at least heard a “true” story that happened to a family member/friend. Look, Lex needs an excuse to keep his nightlight, so let’s just humor him.

Our second topic is afterlife communication. Kat wants to know if it’s possible or if Miss Cleo was less than reputable. R.I.P. *coughs* Meanwhile, Producer Kenny is all about Ouija board communication. His new friends tell him to burn things, but he’s sure it’s all in good fun.

Our third topic is a bit of a mindtrip: Why is something so prevalent not proven? Art and his co-host battle it out because the latter wants to believe and the former is just a douche. Betcha can’t guess who’s responsible for writing these episode summaries, huh?

Our final topic is a rehash of the first, only substituting UFO’s for ghosts. Blah blah blah Chris blah blah blah Uranus blah blah blah anal probe. No need for us to grab the low-lying fruit. Let’s just pretend we said something ultra-witty and we can all go on with our day.

Episode 048 of That Was Disappointing is Live.

Your anal plug is in another castle.

Today’s Theme: Video games. Fuck Billy Mitchell right in his ear.

Our first topic is the video game that defined the space for you. As in, showed you that they’re a valid art form. Roger Ebert always poo-pooed this idea, but we have Art’s solemn vow that he won’t piss on his grave... at least until the statute of limitations has expired.

Our second topic is your proudest moment/achievement in video gaming. Remember, if you’re using a Game Genie you’re a weenie. Unfortunately, unlike Tim, some of us don’t have hundreds of free hours to pour into Fortnite. Bask in his hidden shame!

Our third topic is what video game you’d play for the rest of your life, if you could only choose one. Lex had a hard (pun-intended) time picking but Leisure Suit Larry’s pixelated boobs won out in the end. As for Producer Kenny, we’re sending him to sensitivity training for his pick of Custer’s Revenge...

Our final topic is Twitch/YouTube: Great or God-Awful for video gaming? Nothing like listening to a bunch of fuddy-duddy’s carrying on about kids these days, huh? Robert makes himself right at home with our groan-inducing podcast by... sorry, lost our train of thought.

Episode 049 of That Was Disappointing is Live.

It’s Still Real to Us Dammit!

Today’s Theme: Pro Wrestling. As in the Fake Wrestling. Try not to say that to any “sports entertainers” though as you’re likely to have your head shoved up your ass.

Our first topic is blood in wrestling. For the most part it’s a relic of the past, but Lex isn’t having it. He feels it’s a necessary evil that draws you into the storyline. Hey, at least he doesn’t think The People’s Elbow is a legit maneuver unlike some people who will remain nameless — Oh Hi, Producer Kenny!

Our second topic is supernatural elements in wrestling: fair or foul? The Undertaker, The Fiend/Bray Wyatt, etc., all of these guys use a little hocus pocus to “put butts in the seats,” but Al wants to know if it’s too hokey for it’s own good... like the Below The Belt Show. Zing!

Our third topic fills us all with dread... that horrible, no-good, rotten day when you learned wrestling was choreographed. Good thing we were too young to take Valium. Art never liked pro wrestling, so it didn’t bother him. The Easter Bunny on the other hand...

Our final topic is Chris Benoit’s erasure from history. New panelist Kevin was gifted a great topic, but he decided to go into business for himself (that’s some wrestling lexicon) and decided to end the episode on a double murder-suicide. That’ll do pig, that’ll do.