Synopsis
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
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Episode 1006: The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
22/01/2024 Duration: 52minStarring two very different looking guys playing identical twins... no, not that movie. If you love The Muppets, check out our recent live video performance of The Muppet Christmas Carol on YouTube. The next topic will be Encino Man (1992).
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Episode 1005: Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972)
15/01/2024 Duration: 41minOriginal title: Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes. Not Awkwafina, as Thor's Ask Jeeves searches kept suggesting. The next topic will be The Great Muppet Caper (1981).
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Episode 1004: Predator (1987)
08/01/2024 Duration: 57min"GET TO THE HUBSCHRAUBER!" The next topic will be Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972).
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Episode 1003: Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
01/01/2024 Duration: 44min"Vengeance blackens the soul, Bruce. I've always feared that you would become that which you fought against. You walk the edge of that abyss every night, but you haven't fallen in and I thank heaven for that." The next topic will be Predator (1987).
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Episode 1002: RoboCop (1987)
25/12/2023 Duration: 52min"Dead or alive, you're coming with me!" Happy Holidays from Thor's Hour of Thunder. If you're looking for Christmas content, you can check out some of our past episodes below: 847: Black Christmas (1974) 849: Elves (1989) 949 through 951: Top 100 Christmas Films (through end of 2022) Our recent live video performance of The Muppet Christmas Carol on YouTube.
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Episode 1001: Fargo (1996)
18/12/2023 Duration: 50minPhoto of Mr. Monopoly's Coen Brother bow ties. If you liked this movie, you may like Classic Episode 162 - In Bruges (2008).
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Episode 1000: Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977)
11/12/2023 Duration: 01h20minThey said it couldn't be done. They said it shouldn't be done. But Thor didn't listen to the advice of our two lawyers and made 1000 episodes anyway. This episode starts out with us discussing the special milestone, and we jump into Exorcist II at 29:06.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Live Radio Play on YouTube
08/12/2023 Duration: 02minLong before Thor's Hour of Thunder existed as a podcast, the gang performed radio dramas live on college radio. With many new friends collected over a decade, the pantheon performed another LIVE reading. Here is a preview of the madness, and the entire performance of The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) can be found on YouTube. Old Radio Plays, with sound effects and music and be found here.
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Episode 999: Thor’s Thousand Thunders
04/12/2023 Duration: 01h04minWe got 999 problems, but an editor ain’t one. McFly made this clip show from over 10 years of nonsense and Scarlet Witch designed the artwork. McFly's Best of Archive, including the radio plays. Here's a list of all topics covered so far. Reach out if you'd like to listen to a classic episode. The next traditional topic will be Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977).
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Episode 998: The X-Files: Season 6, Episode 2
27/11/2023 Duration: 40minThank you for listening to Thor's Longest Halloween EVER! We have reached the end of our X-files coverage with Season 6, Episode 2 "Drive". Elon Thrust joined us. Stay tuned for a special surprise from McFly and the pantheon's holiday radio play. The next traditional topic will be Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977).
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Episode 997: The X-Files: Season 4, Episode 2
20/11/2023 Duration: 37minThe episode discussed is Season 4, Episode 2 "Home". Ballarina Suzy can be found on Cinemondo and Mr. Monopoly hosts Bad For Me. The next AND LAST episode in X-files coverage is Season 6, Episode 2 "Drive".
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Episode 996: The X-Files: Season 6, Episode 3
13/11/2023 Duration: 29minThe episode discussed is Season Season 6, Episode 3 "Triangle". Lotta joins us as a first-time guest. The next episode in X-files coverage is Season 4, Episode 2 "Home".
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Episode 995: The X-Files: Season 1, Episode 13
06/11/2023 Duration: 39minThe episode discussed is Season 1, Episode 13 "Beyond the Sea". Thank you to Brittney for writing in and suggesting this topic! If you want to pick an upcoming topic, e-mail us at hourofthunder@gmail.com. The next episode in X-files coverage is Season 6, Episode 3 "Triangle".
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Episode 994: The X-Files: Season 7, Episode 3
30/10/2023 Duration: 48minThe episode discussed is Season 7, Episode 3 "Hungry". Special appearance by Caitlin, host of Plug It Up. Check out Plug It Up's first Live Discussion from Nightmare Weekend 2023 (hosted by Galaxy Con). Ballarina Suzy can be found on Cinemondo and Mr. Monopoly hosts Bad For Me. The next episode in X-files coverage is Season 1, Episode 13 "Beyond the Sea".
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Tequila Sunrise Halloween Special
27/10/2023 Duration: 01h01minA fun hour of music and trivia, perfect for all fans of Halloween. This episode is from McFly's (mostly) 70s rock music podcast Tequila Sunrise and is family friendly because Thor isn't present.
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Episode 993: The X-Files: Season 3, Episode 4
23/10/2023 Duration: 42minThe episode discussed is Season 3, Episode 4 "Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose". Special appearance by Bestselling Author and co-founder of Go Fug Yourself, Jessica Morgan. The next episode in X-files coverage is Season 7, Episode 3 "Hungry".
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Episode 992: The X-Files: Season 3, Episode 20
17/10/2023 Duration: 42minThe episode discussed is Season 3, Episode 20 "Jose Chung's from Outer Space". Doctrette of Horror graced us with her presence and Mr. Monopoly hosts Bad For Me. Since this was recorded on Friday the 13th, there's an in-depth ranking of the films. The next episode in X-files coverage is Season 3, Episode 4 "Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose".
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Episode 991: The X-Files: Season 1, Episode 3
09/10/2023 Duration: 49minThe episode discussed is Season 1, Episode 3 "Squeeze". Also heavily referrenced is the sequel story "Tooms" (Season 1, Episode 21). Artwork by Mike Mahle. Just like the villain in this epiode, Lawrence of Arabia is back from his 30-year slumber, and he brought us a children's book adaptation of "Squeeze". If you live near Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, you can support Mr. Monopoly's performances in A Midsummer Night's Dream November 17-December 3, 2023. You can find him and Old Tomato Face anytime on the Bad For Me Podcast. The next episode in X-files coverage is Season 6, Episode 3 "Triangle".
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Episode 768 Repost: Alien (1979)
02/10/2023 Duration: 01h02minFor more alien content, check out episodes 945: Nope and 948: Communion.
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Short Review: The X-Files: Season 4, Episode 7
01/10/2023 Duration: 02minThor briefly shares his thoughts about the X-Files episode from Season 4, Episode 7 "Musings of a Cigarette Smoking Man". The next X-files topic is Season 1, Episode 3 "Squeeze".