Thor's Hour Of Thunder

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Thor's Hour of Thunder is a podcast that primarily discusses Action, Horror, and Comic Book movies.However, we have covered a wide variety of topics outside of that, for example: Doctor Who, James Bond, Robert Shaw, Marvel Comics, Aquaman, Robin Williams films, and your favorite happy meal toys from childhood. The Pantheon is:in order of number of episodes...Thor: He started this thing, but is by no means in control of it. Duties include: Turning on the microphones and hoping for the best, and forgetting peoples' names.Bjork:"Armed with her knowledge of Shaq-Fu and mid century furniture design, Bjork brings the funny without having to wear a swan dress. Her comedy prowess rivals Chris Kattan in Corky Romano."-Entertainment Weekly*Not a direct quote from Entertainment Weekly.Dr Detroit:A chubby know-it-all who thinks he's much funnier than he really is. He's not actually from Detroit and only named himself that because he thinks his knowledge of obscure movies somehow makes him look cool to his peers. In reality they look down on him with contempt. Mick Fly:Came on as a guest Back to the Future expert (episodes 141-144), stayed for the White Russians and Octopussy. Duties include: Editing, meme creation, and laughing like Peter Griffin at "duties".Hiemdallr:Sees all but doesn't understand how to do computerNapoleon Bonerfrog: Origin: Classified. Alan Smithee:Director of history's greatest cinematic achievements. Perpetually lonely. Perpetually angry. Did you like something? Well guess what, you're wrong!Han:Shot that movie first. You love me. I know__________________Legal stuff:Any and all content on this page and within the recordings of the episodes, is copyright to the Thor's Hour of Thunder. Except for any clips from the movies being discussed, which are being used for noncommercial purposes in order to review and critique the films being discussed.Main logo is not owned by this podcast. Rather, it is the cover art the the album "Thor Against the World," which contains the best ever music made by a canadian bodybuilder. Buy that album on amazon here: http://amzn.to/1HxI47WThe opening and closing music for the podcast, is used with permission, but is copyright these individuals:Opening Music:by grimmolehill747 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk5djS6LA_M&list=UUz315U96VWYBz3O3BcSeX7AEnding Music:Franz Nicolayhttp://franznicolay.bandcamp.com/track/the-ballad-of-hollis-wadsworth-mason-jrContact about individuals about licensing the music used for Thor's opening and closing music. Thor's does not own the copyright on the opening and closing music.No content from this podcast can be used, without permission, for any reason. Email the show to obtain the rights to use our content.. (Email address is hourofthunder (at) gmail). © Copyright 2010 to 2015, Thor's Hour of Thunder.__________________Thoughts on the show? Want to listen to an old episode we no longer have posted? Email:hourofthunder (at) gmail

Episodes

  • 1063: Apostle (2018)

    10/02/2025 Duration: 39min

    Spoiler Alert, Thor ruins the ending immediately. Special theme song by Colin Tribe. Co-host is Tori from Pajiba. This movie is compared to 839: The Witch (2015). The next horror topic will be The Substance (2024).

  • 1062: Unsane (2018)

    03/02/2025 Duration: 45min

    CONTENT WARNING: we discuss attempted suicide and the harsh treatment of those experiencing mental illness. Elon Thrust references his article on Bloody Good Horror called Unsane and the Representation of Mental Illness Facilities. It's a new month, and we continue our tradition of Thor coming up with the theme, while McFly makes a punny name. This new theme is February Made Me Shiver, containing horror films. Next week's topic is Apostle (2018).

  • 1061: The Last of the Blonde Bombshells (2000)

    27/01/2025 Duration: 36min

    We reference McFly's 70s rock podcast Tequila Sunrise and Judi Dench's role in the James Bond Franchise (Episodes 217 - 223). Jazzy theme by Iain Farrington. Need more made for TV Movies? Check out 907: Phantom of the Megaplex and 933: Ghostwatch. Next month's theme is February Made Me Shiver, containing all horror films, starting with Unsane (2018).  

  • 1060: The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)

    20/01/2025 Duration: 47min

    It went from traditional Muppets adaptation to WTF real fast. Check out these other Muppet properties we covered: 819: Labyrinth, 823: Muppet Treasure Island, & 1006: The Great Muppet Caper. The final topic of TV Dinner Theatre month is The Last of the Blonde Bombshells (2000).

  • 1059: Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981)

    13/01/2025 Duration: 41min

    Jody of Dads From the Crypt picked this week's TV Dinner Theatre. We reference 847: Serial Mom, 1001: Fargo, 1026: Wild Wild West and 1041: Big Trouble in Little China. Speaking of Scarecrows, next week's made-for-TV topic will be The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005).

  • 1058: The Day After (1983)

    06/01/2025 Duration: 49min

    Thor's newest theme month is TV Dinner Theatre, featuring made-for-TV movies. The Day After originally aired on ABC. The next TV Dinner Theatre course will be Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981).

  • 1057: Kraven the Hunter (2024)

    30/12/2024 Duration: 01h06min

    We compare the film to 845: Ghost Rider and 911: Morbius. 2025 will kick off with a month of Made for TV Movies, starting with The Day After (1983).

  • 1056: THOR CON Pt 2: Enemy Mine (1985)

    29/12/2024 Duration: 45min

    This is part 2 of THOR CON 2024. Joe from Films at First Sight gave us an amazing tour of Phoenixville PA, home of the famous Colonial Theatre and The Blob. We reference 614: Lifeforce, 806: Witness, and 906: Under the Skin. The next topic will be Kraven the Hunter (2024).

  • BONUS: Live reading of Clue on Zoom

    23/12/2024 Duration: 04min

    It's the holiday season, time for another radio play by the silly pantheon! This time, we performed the 1985 film Clue (wonderfully trascribed by Jack Witzig). The publish date of this behind-the-scenes bonus episode falls on the birthday of our wonderful Mrs. White herself, the Scarlet Witch! You can find the full LIVE recording of our zoom session with costumes, props, and minimal editing on YouTube. Check out the below for related content. 250 - 253: Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps 270 - 272: Spicy Burgers, an original Radio Play 536: Thor's Improvised Christmas Commercial Special 683: Jason Statham Holiday Album 850: The Muppet Christmas Carol (edited with sfx) BONUS: Live reading of Muppet Christmas Carol on Zoom   The next traditional episode will be Enemy Mine (1985).

  • 1055: The Hidden (1987)

    16/12/2024 Duration: 33min

    We reference 825: Dune (1984), 958: The Doors and 1023: Fallen. Elmer picked this topic but was unable to join us. His thoughts on the best and worst roles for kyle mclachlan: "Best is Agent Dale Cooper. Worst is the guy who's a doppelganger at our local tire shop and hasn't gotten back to me in a week, and we have one car with a full-size spare"   This concludes BM Month of Action Films Before The Matrix. Next week will be a special Zoom recording of the pantheon performing Clue as a radio play (with minimal editing).

  • 1054: Rumble in the Bronx (1995)

    09/12/2024 Duration: 44min

    Original title: Hung fan kui. We fumbled in the Bronx, but mostly throughout Vancouver. Chibi can be found on the Unidentified Flying Obsession. The next Before Matrix action topic is The Hidden (1987).

  • 1053: The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)

    02/12/2024 Duration: 38min

    Chef's do that. Welcome to Thor's newest (and dumbest named) month "Thor's BM". It is the most stressful time of the year for many of us and we are distracting ourselves with some action films from the 15 years before The Matrix set the new standard for the genre. Topics we reference include 962: A League of their Own and 1004: Predator. Next week's BM pick is Rumble in the Bronx (1995).

  • 1052: Best in Show (2000)

    27/11/2024 Duration: 45min

    Scarlet Witch and McFly went to the dog show from the movie!!! For more Thanksgiving content, you can listen to 844: Alice's Restaurant. Join us in December for a month of action films from before The Matrix, starting with The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996). You'll never guess what dumb month name we came up with.

  • 1051: WaterWorld: A Live Sea War Spectacular

    25/11/2024 Duration: 26min

    Breathtaking stunts, pyrotechnics, flying props and the ultimate battle of good vs evil! Thank you for listening to Stuntvember. Tune in later this week for a special Thanksgiving related topic, Best in Show (2000).

  • 1050: Stunt Rock (1978)

    18/11/2024 Duration: 40min

    There may have been some confusion regarding the topic assignment... Cover art is an AI summary of the discussion. The last item of Stuntvember will be the Universal Studios ride WaterWorld: A Live Sea War Spectacular!

  • 1049: Hooper (1978)

    11/11/2024 Duration: 47min

    Hooper is the greatest stuntman alive!... or is he? We reference episodes 945: Nope (2022) and 993: The X-Files - Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose. Mr. Monopoly co-hosts Bad For Me. Kool-Aid Guy can be found on Letterboxd and wrote the book Cinema Autopsy. Other mentioned projects by occassional pantheon members include sci-fi novel Galaxy Cruise by Your Old Pal Marcus and Caitlin's Plug It Up Podcast. Next up in Stuntvember month will be Stunt Rock (1978).

  • 1048: The Fall Guy (2024)

    04/11/2024 Duration: 29min

    It's Thor's newest theme month, Stuntvember. According to Wikipedia, "A stunt is an unusual, difficult, dramatic physical feat that may require a special skill, performed for artistic purposes..." Well... this podcast sure has nailed the unusal part... In this episode, we touch upon topics that you can hear more about in 740: Edge of Tomorrow and 817: Timecop. You can find Chibi on the Unidentified Flying Obsession podcast. The next stunt topic will be Hooper (1978).

  • 1047: Simpsons Treehouse of Horror 6

    28/10/2024 Duration: 53min

    Mr. Monopoly & Old Tomato Face host Bad For Me and Chibi hosts the Unidentified Flying Obsession. Thank you for listening to us discuss some of our favorite Simpsons moments. Next month is Stuntvember, starting with The Fall Guy (2024). Looking for more content? We are continuously backfilling our library with classics such as The James Bond-athon (episodes 200 - 224)

  • 1046: Simpsons Treehouse of Horror 7

    21/10/2024 Duration: 41min

    Lebbi joined from the GameLink Podcast. Old Tomato Face and Mr. Monopoly host Bad For Me. The last episode of Thor's Long Halloween will be Simpsons Treehouse of Horror 6.

  • 1045: Simpsons Treehouse of Horror 1

    14/10/2024 Duration: 50min

    Newest pantheon member Jean Grey joins from The Silver Scream Podcast. Next week's topic is Simpsons Tree House of Horror 7 (Season 8).

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