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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 18 days 15 hours 26 minutes
episode 22: 22: Dame Judi Dench Sucks on a Lemon
Our Wes Craven themed month continues with an in-depth discussion of meta-horror and Craven's influence on the horror genre.
Discourse from the Big Chair Ep. 7: LIVE! From (suburban) Detroit
Cuff and Kohlmann wrap up their Tears For Fears journey with a trip to Michigan to see the band live and also spend some time talkin' B-sides, solo material and more!
episode 21: 21: POWDERCAST!
What do a magical albino boy, Jeff Goldblum and clown named Cheezo have in common? More than you think. This week the OpVac crew finally calls Steve Kohlmann's bluff and watches the not-so-acclaimed 90's drama, Powder.
Discourse from the Big Chair Ep. 6: Everybody Loves a Happy Ending
This week Cuff and Kohlmann tackle Tears For Fears' most recent studio album, Everybody Loves a Happy Ending. Does magic happen when Curt and Roland reunite? Can a band still make a great record after playing together for 30 years? Is this the best (and most underrated) Tears For Fears record? Will Cuff find a way to sneak in a Raoul and the Kings of Spain joke?
Discourse from the Big Chair Ep. 5: Raoul and the Kings of Spain
Discourse from the Big Chair heads into the home stretch as the Steves take a look at Raoul and the Kings of Spain, the second post-Curt Smith Tears for Fears record.
Discourse from the Big Chair Ep. 4: Elemental
Discourse from the Big Chair marches forward into the '90s and discusses the first post-Curt Smith Tears For Fears album, Elemental. Is Curt Smith the special sauce on the TFF Big Mac? Does Kohlmann break down in tears when Cuff compares the record to U2? Tune in and find out!
episode 20: 20: CROWEDOWN! Venti Vac Cast - Adam Miros Loves Taken 3
IT'S THE 20TH EPISODE OF THE OpVAC CAST! Why not celebrate this joyous occasion by listening to a rousing discussion of Cameron Crowe spearheaded by the so-drunk-he-literally-had-to-leave-and-puke, Adam Miros! Aloha, motherfuckers.
Discourse from the Big Chair Ep. 3: The Seeds of Love
This week Kohlmann and Cuff take a look at Tears for Fears long-awaited follow-up to Songs from the Big Chair, The Seeds of Love.
Discourse from the Big Chair Ep. 2: Songs from the Big Chair
This week on Discourse from the Big Chair, Kohlmann and Cuff tackle the podcast's namesake, Songs from the Big Chair. Will the multi-platinum follow-up to The Hurting leave Cuff cold, or will Kohlmann continue to slowly convert Cuff into a Tears For Fears mega fan?
Discourse from the Big Chair Ep. 1: The Hurting
Discourse from the Big Chair is a BRAND NEW podcast miniseries and (probably) the only Tears for Fears themed podcast on the internet! Steve Kohlmann loves Tears for Fears, Steve Cuff has never bothered to listen to them. Each week, the Steve's will dive into a TFF album together. Up first: the band's 1983 debut, The Hurting