Antidote for the Commonplace Unknown

THE BIG 50! Well, we made it: Our 50th episode of Antidote for the Commonplace. In this episode we discuss some of our favorite films, comics, and games that were released over the past year but were not covered in a previous episode. Topics include Resident Evil, Looper, X-Wing, Columbus Comic Con, Bouchercon, Sinister, Max … Continue reading →

It’s here! The World’s End, the cap to the infamous Cornetto Trilogy. The AftC crew take on the conclusion to two of their absolute favorite films. Does it deserve a spot alongside Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, on display atop the mantel for all to see? Tune in to find out! PREPARE TO … Continue reading →

The World’s End is in theaters and it’s the perfect time to take a stroll down memory lane with our favorite Brits. Director Edgar Wright takes center stage as we discuss our favorite moments from Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz (the first two films in the “Cornetto Trilogy”) as well as Scott Pilgrim … Continue reading →

With the release of Riddick, the latest film in the Chronicles of Riddick saga, mere days away, the AftC crew take a look back on the film series. From it’s humble beginnings in a cult hit, Pitch Black, to the epic sequel, Chronicles of Riddick, we take a trip down memory lane to examine the … Continue reading →

We are back from GenCon 2013 to recap the best four days in gaming. The hosts recap the con and all the cool games we played including deckbuilding games, boardgames, and card games. We also provide mini-reviews of Zombicide and X-Wing and discuss Matt’s Star Wars LCG North American Championship victory. (RSS Feed)     (iTunes)

The release schedule for FATALE may have slowed (see episode 24 for our review of Book 2: The Devil’s Business) but FATALE is back and better than ever. Co-hosts Matt and Chris delve into four stand-alone issues that are rife with horror, mystery and intrigue. If you haven’t picked up FATALE, now is the time … Continue reading →