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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Plug It Up - Mom and Dad
04/07/2023 Duration: 56minThor lost our recording of the Nic Cage film, Mom and Dad. Our friends at Plug It Up generously let us post their much more insightful conversation. You can find all of the ways to listen to and support Plug It Up here.
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BONUS - Intro to Nic Cage Month
01/07/2023 Duration: 05minGet ready for a month of new and classic Nic Cage episodes, including a brand new decades format. Come witness the epic collaboration of ideas, not unlike The Spice Girls or Tenacious D. Listen to us discuss Scarlet Witch's favorite Nic Cage film with ample insite into historical Phildaelphia, in Episode 952: National Treasure. Also experience a look back to when we attempted the most ridiculous radio play, Face/Off! That and many more radio plays can be found here.
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Episode 976: Love Simon (2018)
28/06/2023 Duration: 57minListen to, follow, and support Double Identity Band here: https://www.flowcode.com/page/doubleidentityband Old Tomato Face cohosts Bad For Me.
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Episode 774 Repost: Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
23/06/2023 Duration: 53min"My name's Elvira, but you can call me 'tonight'."
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Episode 975: To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)
18/06/2023 Duration: 01h02minSo many people were interested in this film, that it was recorded on two days. Please enjoy To Wong Foo and Two Fong Foo: Two Furious!
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Episode 651 Repost: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)
13/06/2023 Duration: 01h59s"I've said it before, and I'll say it again: No more f*cking ABBA!"
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Episode 974: Kinky Boots (2005)
09/06/2023 Duration: 58minThe FABULOUS shoe store in Chicago we discussed can be found here. We attempted to talk Kinky Boots, and executed a Classic Thor's 7/10.
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Episode 973: Hard Target (1993)
30/05/2023 Duration: 57minJean Claude Van God Damn! If you need more of the man, the myth, the split legend, we re-uploaded episode 817: Timecop! Elmer's podcast is Game Link.
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Episode 817: Timecop (1994)
30/05/2023 Duration: 01h32sWhoa! We've gone wibbly wobbly to bring back this timeless classic. Timecop is also discussed in the neighboring episode, Hard Target.
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Episode 971: 12 Monkeys (1995 Movie)
19/05/2023 Duration: 57minAlan Smithee's Letterboxd reviews can be found here. As always, Thor ranked this film a maximum 69 monkeys (at least the parts he saw).
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Episode 970: Green Room (2015)
09/05/2023 Duration: 52minThor asked McFly to leave all of Ballerina Elsa's background sounds, as she is the most punk of the entire pantheon. Caitlin co-hosts Plug It Up and Ballarina Suzy can be found on Cinemondo.
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Episode 969: The Jungle Book (1994)
03/05/2023 Duration: 38minWhat started out as accidental bear month became purposeful bear month, and Scarlett Witch came in strong with her choice.
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Episode 968: Cocaine Bear (2023)
25/04/2023 Duration: 59minCheck out our friends at Plug It Up to hear them discuss the “monstrous motherhood” of the film. Old Tomato Face cohosts Bad For Me and Ballarina Suzy can be found on Cinemondo.
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Episode 967: Paddington 2 (2017)
19/04/2023 Duration: 58minWe have not covered Paddington 1, because we are silly bears. If you'd like to request Paddington 1, or any topic, e-mail us at hourofthunder@gmail.com. Mr. Monopoly and Old Tomato Face cohost Bad For Me, go there for your favrotite sad things.
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Episode 966: Queen of the Damned (2002)
14/04/2023 Duration: 52minDouble Identity is back to discuss their upcoming single, tour schedule, experience on the radio, AND VAMPIRES! If you're looking for the Interview with the Vampire movie, we covered that in Episode 905. You can also find all of the Twilight films between episode 829 and 910. Listen to, follow, and support Double Identity Band here: https://www.flowcode.com/page/doubleidentityband
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Episode 965: Last Action Hero (1993)
05/04/2023 Duration: 01h02minOld Tomato Face cohosts Bad For Me and Ballarina Suzy can be found on Cinemondo.
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Episode 964: Field of Dreams (1989)
29/03/2023 Duration: 56minThis concludes Thor's Baseball Bonanza. It is now time for us to disapear into the corn.
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Episode 963: Bananaland (2022 TV Mini Series)
22/03/2023 Duration: 01h10minApparantly we are very good at talking silly sports. I guess this is our lives now. Support your local arts! Thor dicusses seeing Glengarry Glen Ross in Glen Ellyn, IL at The Village Theatre Guild.
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Episode 962: A League of Their Own (1992)
15/03/2023 Duration: 01h01minWe talk a lot of sports! We may have beaten our record from the Ugly Sports Logos two-part special.