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EPISODE 392: ROBOCOP 2
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Drug addict cyborgs, infant hostages, elderly abuse, kid drug lords, the firebombing of a drug treatment clinic, a violent robbery committed by a pack of boy scouts and their scout leader. When Frank Miller (yes, that Frank Miller) landed the gig writing ROBOCOP 2, it's as though he took it upon himself as a personal challenge to push the savage satirical edge of the first film to it's most extreme form. But how has this initially maligned sequel aged over the years? Is it worthy of a reappraisal? Listen and find out.
"On the international scene, the Amazon nuclear facility has blown its stack, irradiating the world's largest rain forest. Environmentalists are calling it a disaster--but don't they always?" It's the Who Goes There Podcast, Episode 392!
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"On the international scene, the Amazon nuclear facility has blown its stack, irradiating the world's largest rain forest. Environmentalists are calling it a disaster--but don't they always?" It's the Who Goes There Podcast, Episode 392!
If you enjoy the show, consider joining our Patreon subscribers. For less than the cost of a beer, or whatever reasonably affordable means you use to temporarily alleviate or deny the pain of your own existence, you get early access to episodes, bonus content and exclusive merchandise. Most importantly, you get to help us continue doing the show.
Thanks for listening and to our Patreon for your ongoing support. Thanks as well to @calgee for his amazing original art. Go give him a follow on Instagram. The Who Goes There Podcast is available to subscribe to on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also find us on Instagram.
349 episoade
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Drug addict cyborgs, infant hostages, elderly abuse, kid drug lords, the firebombing of a drug treatment clinic, a violent robbery committed by a pack of boy scouts and their scout leader. When Frank Miller (yes, that Frank Miller) landed the gig writing ROBOCOP 2, it's as though he took it upon himself as a personal challenge to push the savage satirical edge of the first film to it's most extreme form. But how has this initially maligned sequel aged over the years? Is it worthy of a reappraisal? Listen and find out.
"On the international scene, the Amazon nuclear facility has blown its stack, irradiating the world's largest rain forest. Environmentalists are calling it a disaster--but don't they always?" It's the Who Goes There Podcast, Episode 392!
If you enjoy the show, consider joining our Patreon subscribers. For less than the cost of a beer, or whatever reasonably affordable means you use to temporarily alleviate or deny the pain of your own existence, you get early access to episodes, bonus content and exclusive merchandise. Most importantly, you get to help us continue doing the show.
Thanks for listening and to our Patreon for your ongoing support. Thanks as well to @calgee for his amazing original art. Go give him a follow on Instagram. The Who Goes There Podcast is available to subscribe to on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also find us on Instagram.
"On the international scene, the Amazon nuclear facility has blown its stack, irradiating the world's largest rain forest. Environmentalists are calling it a disaster--but don't they always?" It's the Who Goes There Podcast, Episode 392!
If you enjoy the show, consider joining our Patreon subscribers. For less than the cost of a beer, or whatever reasonably affordable means you use to temporarily alleviate or deny the pain of your own existence, you get early access to episodes, bonus content and exclusive merchandise. Most importantly, you get to help us continue doing the show.
Thanks for listening and to our Patreon for your ongoing support. Thanks as well to @calgee for his amazing original art. Go give him a follow on Instagram. The Who Goes There Podcast is available to subscribe to on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also find us on Instagram.
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