The History of Bad Ideas Podcast

Jason Brigger

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Jeff, Blake and Jason talk about all things geeky on their podcast, The History of Bad Ideas! Whether it's rumors of the latest comic book movies, debating who really is the worst villain of all time, discussing the latest television shows or just wondering about life in general, you are sure to have a fun time with them! In theory.

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541 episodes

Lao & Zang's Day of Fun!

While the BOB Studios are out of commission, The gang records this episode from Bryan's Bar. Jason is missing so Jeff, Jim and Bryan welcome Tri-Canadian of the Year Miss Marbles, who brings along her bribe. On this episode we discuss high school ghosts; pop tarts,  pies, and peeps; and changing the length of one's limbs. This week's Top 5 list pays homage to High Fidelity with our favorite records. This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

2h 7m
Mar 20, 2024
Algorithms are Killing Your Children!

The HOBI Gang welcomes Oscar expert, Jeff Morris, into the studio to talk his favorite films of 2023, wrap up the chaos of the Oscars, and rank the quality of sequels! Plus the gang discusses favorite Mario Bros. character, the new Bad Boys film is pushing people out of Miami, Kung-Fu Panda surprises, a PSA not to ride on top of trains and we list our Top Five Fictional Bullies! This episode is sponsored by thte Cincinnati Comic Expo.

1h 55m
Mar 13, 2024
A Sad Day For Him!

The HOBI Gang is fully staffed this week so the shenanigans are at an all-time high! The gang is talking the best Walking Dead series, favorite moment for wrestler Virgil, the mystery of Princess Kate and the guys are considering Only Fans as a second job! Plus Jason reviews the Octopus Murders, Jim hates another dumb lawsuit, Blake went to Vegas and we list our Top Five Favorite Supporting Comedic Actors! This episode is sponsored by the Super Cincy Expo.

1h 55m
Mar 05, 2024
The Jewel of the Licking!

The HOBI Gang is surviving, not thriving as everyone is getting over some sort of sickness this week! The gang does have the energy to discuss Batman's best sidekick, favorite HG Wells' movie adaptation, taste test a Ding Dong/Twinkie mashup, and ChatGPT goes off the rails! Plus the guys talk the failure of Argylle, the success of Bob Marley, play a game of Plotlines and list our Top Five Worst Foods We Ate Growing Up! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

1h 56m
Feb 27, 2024
Jason is the New Blake!

The HOBI Gang is back, minus Blake, to talk favorite sitcom of the 1980s, WWE wrestler Seth Rollins gets some love, SpongeBob for Halftime Show is rallied around, and a new form of dating...AI avatars! Plus Gina Carano and Twitter try to get Disney to reinstate her, the Fantastic Four has a cast, Madame Web does not spin a good web and we list our Top Five Favorite Cartoon Characters Growing Up! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

1h 37m
Feb 20, 2024
Footish!

The HOBI Gang welcomes #1 Disney Fan, Doug, as guest this week to discuss the latest Disney film rumors, review the shenanigans from Super Sunday, plan future halftime shows, and postal carriers are now in horror films! Plus Jason is still on the Friday Night Lights bandwagon, Blake wants to buy a sword at Home Depot, Jim brings new flavors of Oreos and we list our Top Five Favorite Action Stars that We Grew Up With! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

1h 54m
Feb 14, 2024
HOBI is Dishwasher Safe!

The HOBI Gang is gearing up for the big game, well some of us, and discussing the logistics of flying from Japan to Las Vegas, the passing of Toby Keith and Carl Weathers, and we talk the other big story: why isn't Cody Rhodes in the main event of WrestleMania? We also discuss the worst second-hand stores, Cincinnati may become a hockey town, Jason is the only one excited about a new Jurassic Park film, the True Detective writers get snippy and we list our Top Five Favorite Current/Modern Game Shows! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

1h 53m
Feb 06, 2024
The Groundhog of Arm Casts!

The HOBI Gang is back at it again this week with taste testing international Oreos, favorite late 1980's comedy film, hippie names, Royal Rumble breakdown and we draft a new Big Lebowski film! Plus Jason finally delivers some good news in the news segment, Ridiculousness writers are on strike, the Beekeeper stings the competition and we list our Top Five Actors/Actresses that Should Have Had a Bigger Career! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

1h 54m
Jan 30, 2024
Shower Setting Only!

The HOBI Gang is finally complete this week, for the first time all year! The gang is debating the best early 1980s comedy, celebrating winning awards, the appeal pickle-flavored Oreos, WWE has a new home, and Jason finally listened to Jim and Bryan about Friday Night Lights! Plus the Daily Show is trending down, Jim is frustrated with Shannon Doherty, a new television show is made for the Worsley Award, and we list our Top Five Totally 1990s Movies! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

1h 49m
Jan 24, 2024
Sacrifice to the Super Volcano!

The HOBI Gang is down their former Intern this week but Blake returns! The gang debate their favorite secondary characters from the Office, Skynet is now real, the 1980s classic comic ElfQuest is getting a television series and the HOBI crew have a new job! Plus Jason catches up on 2018 films, Blake wants to play the most annoying video game ever, Mean Girls rules, and we list our Top Five Pure/Totally 1980s Films! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

1h 48m
Jan 16, 2024
You'll Be King Over My Dead Body!

The HOBI Gang is celebrating the Year of HOBI by discussing the failure of the Golden Globes, best choice for host of the Oscars, the niceness of Ian Ziering, who has a better career: Cillian Murphy or Matt Damon! Plus Jason reviews the Traitors, more stupid people in the news, Wonka fixes the box office and we list our Top Five Favorite Final Seasons of a Television Series! The episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

1h 50m
Jan 09, 2024
Get Outta the Pool!

The HOBI gang is back with their first new episode of 2024 as the guys discuss their holidays, debate the most anticipated films of 2024, receive acceptance speeches from Floppy winners and Jason sings some classics! Jim gets mad at frivolous lawsuits that include chocolate, Steamboat Willie is now public domain so that means awful interpretations, Ferrari fails at the box office and we list our Top Five Pop Culture Things We Want to Happen in 2024! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

1h 56m
Jan 03, 2024
The 2023 Floppy Awards!

It's the annual Floppy Awards Special, 2023 edition! The gang celebrates the aftermath of the holidays by debating the best and worst in television this year, the best superhero film of the year (there wasn't much), and Scab Jeff tries his best to win his first Floppy ever! Plus the voting panel debates what year Violent Night came out, Scab Jeff throws his vote away, and we have a first in the Canadian of the Year! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

1h 27m
Dec 26, 2023
I'm Done Answering Your Stupid Questions!

The HOBI gang is all together for the holidays as they record their final "regular" episode of the year! #1 Fan Doug wants to go on a road trip to a new Buc-ee's, Meow God wants us to dress as pop stars, Jason is a drama queen, and we are excited to approach our 10-year anniversary! Plus why you shouldn't fist-fight your basketball coach, James Gunn's hatred of superhero cameos, Zachary Levi fires himself and we list our Top Five Favorite Things of 2023! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo. 

1h 41m
Dec 18, 2023
I've Taken Worse to the Face!

The HOBI Gang is preparing for the holiday season with another festive episode! The gang is debating the worst Disney animated film, Canadian of the Year nominee voting heats up, owning the most useless pet, new podcast ideas and we learn not to throw burritos at people! Plus Natalie Portman is forgotten in the Star Wars universe, the Boy and the Heron surprises at the box office, and we list our Top Five Favorite Characters from Christmas Movies! This episode is sponsorsed by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

1h 42m
Dec 13, 2023
Mussolini Giulliani!

The HOBI Gang is complete again this week as they debate the most evil Christmas movie villain, worst amusement park ride, an edible mascot joins our team, and fighting over wine at a gas station! Plus Felicity Huffman tries to act her way to an apology, somehow a Sinister Six film is still being worked on, Beyonce is queen of the box office and we list our Top Five Favorite Characters from Christmas Movies! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo. 

1h 49m
Dec 06, 2023
We are Not a Petting Zoo!

The HOBI Gang is without their sound engineer, Jeff, this week so no one can control what everyone else is going to do! The gang is debating the best fictional football coach, Kitty City expands to Gatlinburg, discount coupons and protesting outside a brothel.  Plus Susan Sarandon's son is not a fan of his mom's pictures, The Marvels continue to struggle, the Hunger Games continues to surprise and we list our Top Five Worst Weather-related Films! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

1h 37m
Nov 28, 2023
My Fingers are Getting Too Fat for This!

The HOBI Gang is fully complete again this week and just in time for Thanksgiving! The gang gives thanks for Peanuts Television Specials, announce the winners for the Toy Hall of Fame, Oreo cookies become lazy, and taste test Mac & Cheese ice cream! Yes you heard that right. Plus the guys recast Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer show, Alaska is not an island, airplane etiquette and list our Top Five Worst Holiday TV Specials/Movies! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo. 

2h 2m
Nov 22, 2023
A Cookie Smashed into the Back of My Head!

The HOBI Gang is on the move this week as they are recording from Scab Jeff's studio as Jason is out this week! Listen to the crew degrade Jason while he is not there to defend himself. Hear the guys debate boxing movies better than Rocky. Savor the tasting of plantain chips and Strawberry & Cream Dr. Pepper. Catch reviews of The Marvels and Five Nights at Freddie's. And settle for our Top 5 extinct animals. This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

2h 1m
Nov 14, 2023
The Last Leper!

The HOBI Gang welcomes the return of Bryan this week as the former Intern returns from his trip to Maine! The gang is talking favorite Thanksgiving side dish, ranking annoying sounds, who has a better collection of work: Christina Ricci or Christina Applegate, and a giant Pokemon scam! Plus the guys debate how awful Kanye really is, John Cena is in a free fall at the box office, The Marvels is coming and we list our Top Five Least Favorite Restaurants! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

1h 47m
Nov 07, 2023
Freddy Only Killed Kids!

It's Halloween so HOBI is getting spooky by going old school as Jeff and Jason are the only regular hosts in the abandoned studio! The guys are talking best video game film adaptation, favorite horror villain, which fictional school we would attend and pay respect to Matthew Perry. Plus an old school guest stops by, Nic the Gimp, to debate the future of Daredevil, review Five Nights at Freddy's, and list our Top Five Favorite Friends Episodes! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

1h 49m
Oct 31, 2023
Not Dinner Plates!

The HOBI Gang is without their esteemed former Intern this week so the boys won't be talking Slyvester Stallone! Instead the gang is discussing the best Mario game, Jason reviews Spider-Man 2 on the Playstation 5, schools showing horror films, and who gets to moderate a Brad Pitt panel! Plus the gang wonders how a Halloween television series would work, the dangers of being a contestant on a reality show and we list our Top Five Films that Let Us Down.  This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

1h 36m
Oct 25, 2023
These Craisins are Making Me Thirsty!

The HOBI Gang is at full strength this week as they talk the best concert film, pay respects to Suzanne Sommers, are prescribed bifocals, and determine how people get hurt at Disney! Plus the boys debate how to hack a tank, discover the Plotlines of Zone Trooper, get excited for Killers of the Flower Moon and list the Top Five Television Tropes of the 1980s/1990s! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

1h 59m
Oct 18, 2023
Sweet Home Elm Street!

The HOBI Gang is short-staffed this week so Jeff and Jason are joined by #1 Disney Fan Doug! The guys are talking best time travel horror film, review a slew of shows including Ashoka, Loki season 2, Gen V and Totally Killer, as well as more musical numbers from Jason and Jeff! The gang also detail the story behind the Hostel film, Kevin Costner mortgaged his house for a new film and we list our Top Five Favorite Old School Wrestlers! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo. 

1h 53m
Oct 10, 2023
Witty is Subjective!

The HOBI gang is back in the studio and fully recovered from the 2023 Cincinnati Comic Expo! The gang shakes things up this week as the outline for the show was created by Artificial Intelligence so get ready for a unique episode. The guys reveal the results of the Poll Finals for the Best Baseball Film, the Expendables 4 bombs at the box office, Highlander is being rebooted by John Wick and Bad Bunny leaves Spider-man! Plus Jason finally endorses a political candidate, both Ohio football teams struggle this week and we list several bad ideas.  This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

1h 43m
Oct 02, 2023
What is the Point of Blake Anymore?

The HOBI Gang is recording at the 2023 Cincinnati Comic Expo in a very special episode as Brad from the Cinema Guys joins them! The guys are talking what surprises are in store at the Expo, Bryan gushes over the television series Heels, Dr. Dana gushes over Stephen Amell and even #1 Disney Fan Doug stops by! Listener Randall Holt challenges Scab Randall for the best Randall, Blake is somewhere in the building and we warn listeners that this is not a typical episode...several times! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

53m
Sep 26, 2023
Unsuccessfully Forded the River!

The HOBI Gang is missing the brothers Jim and Jeff this week but they have Jason's brother, Number 1 Disney Fan Doug in the studio! The gang is talking National Toy Hall of Fame nominees, what they are most looking forward to at the Cincinnati Comic Expo, Drew Barrymore's new job, and more Disney talk! Plus the guys debate punishment for stupid tourists, more little league parent fights, and we list our Top Five Worst Sports Films! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

1h 52m
Sep 19, 2023
You Don't Have to Bathe if You Have a Bidet!

The HOBI Gang is complete again and have an outline this week so NO Wildcard shenanigans this week! The gang is talking the Twisted Metal television series, WWE was sold, the finals are set for America's favorite baseball film, and we determine how much coffee is too much coffee! Plus the guys try to understand the justice system in Turkey, how not to cheat at a marathon, the Nun 2 rules the box office and we list our Top Five Guests We Want on the Podcast! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

1h 55m
Sep 13, 2023
Alzheimer's Mountain!

The HOBI Gang is recovering from the long weekend with a Wildcard episode! The guys are talking more gender reveal failures, more new Fall television shows, Jim reviews Babylon (a year later) and some baby mama drama! Plus even celebrities are stuck at Burning Man, a past Worsley Award winner is back in the news, and everyone has a separate Top Five! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

1h 23m
Sep 06, 2023
Grandma's Mattress!

The HOBI gang is back with only 60% of the hosts this week as they review the Flash film (finally!), Jason saw TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, Bryan is excited about the relaunch of CNN Plus, and we list our favorite Mystery Science Theater 3000 episodes! Plus Dungeons and Dragons players get their own bourbon, somehow Fyre Festival may come back, Aquaman is still coming out, and we list our Top Five Favorite Band Names! This episode is sponsored by the Cincinnati Comic Expo. 

1h 55m
Aug 30, 2023