S1E3 | The Cuckoo Clock of Doom
Podcast Episode
Episode 41 | January 18, 2022
Host
Spencer
About
The Boob Tube Boys have no intention of leaving the warm embrace of their collective youth, so it’s time to talk Goosebumps, a show based on an endless series of books by kid scarer R.L. Stine. This week, a little boy has to climb a clock before he becomes an even littler boy and his sister disappears.
Spencer and Van reminisce about their childhood love of Goosebumps, Brian talks about reading legal thrillers kept inside his mom’s piano bench, and everyone praises the magic of the Scholastic Book Fair.
The guys also cover which Canadian actors appeared on Goosebumps as children, what happened in 1988, and the perils of having an antique-obsessed guardian.
Highlights
-Brendan Frasier
-Taz vs. Tweety: who’s nastier?
-Van reads YouTube comments about this episode of Goosebumps
S2E1 | Be Careful What You Wish For
Podcast Episode
Episode 42 | January 27, 2022
Host
Spencer
About
The BTBs are practically covered in Goosebumps as they return to tackle the show one more time for what turns out to be a wild ride. It turns out not everyone is naturally good at basketball, which is why it’s important to befriend the nearest bridge witch and see if you can get a skills increase. At least that’s what middle schooler Samantha thinks, but she’s in for a big surprise!
Spencer, Brian, and Van are wary of this sudden witch, and it turns out they had good reason to be. The guys discuss how witches aren’t always good at their jobs, the horror of a world turned to flies, and what sorts of magical people are allowed to grant witches.
As a bonus, Spencer lets the listeners in on a secret to improve their free throw shooting. Van introduces a new show destined to become a favorite topic of the podcast.
Highlights
-Jackie Stiles discourse
-A new bird person!
-Van has more YouTube comments about Goosebumps