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ToB Special: Xbox One

Julian Meush May 22, 2013

An excerpt from this weeks episode of the Tower of Babble Podcast dedicated to the Xbox One announcement.

Game of Thrones S3E8 "Second Sons": ToB Breakdown

Julian Meush May 22, 2013

A wedding and a beheading. We're back to discuss this weeks episode of Game of Thrones: "Second Sons".

Game of Thrones S3E7 "The Bear and the Maiden Fair": ToB Breakdown

Julian Meush May 14, 2013

Another week, another episode of Game of Thrones, and we're still short 1 member of the Tower of Babble Crew. Julian and Dan breakdown the latest from this weeks episode of Game of Thrones: S3E7 "The Bear and the Maiden Fair". This time over Skype!

Episode 3

Julian Meush May 8, 2013

Only 3 weeks into the Tower of Babble Podcast and we already have a host that's gone MIA. Its just Julian and Daniel on this episode of the show as we touch on the latest geek news.

Game of Thrones S3E6 "The Climb": ToB Breakdown

Julian Meush May 8, 2013

We're back with another Tower of Babble Breakdown. 1 member short this week, Julian and Dan discuss the most recent episode of Game of Thrones; "The Climb".

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Episode 2

Julian Meush May 1, 2013

Who thought we'd make it this far? Episode 2 is here and we're talking Star Wars: The Clone Wars, GTA 5, Marvel spin-off movies and more.

Game of Thrones S3E5 "Kissed by Fire": Tower of Babble Breakdown

Julian Meush May 1, 2013

Join the Tower of Babble crew as we break down the most recent episode of Game of Thrones "Kissed by Fire".

Episode 1!

Julian Meush April 25, 2013

Its finally here! The inaugural episode Join us as we discuss the new Man of Steel trailer, Thor 2, Iron Man 3, Injustice: Gods Among Us, and some breaking news out of Nintendo.

Game of Thrones S3E3: Tower of Babble Breakdown

Julian Meush April 22, 2013

We talk Game of Thrones in the latest teaser for episode 1.

Injustice Talk

Julian Meush April 19, 2013

In honour of the launch of Injustice: Gods Among Us earlier this week, here's another teaser, talking batman and superman.

October 8, 2026

Bonus Episode - ToB Film Club - Office Space (1999)

Every so often a piece of media comes around that speaks to the truth of our modern society in such an astute way that it just simply cannot be denied. Mike Judge's 'Office Space' might be THE exemplar of this. Despite being almost 30 years old, it still captures the reality of office work in such painful clarity that it still resonates as powerfully today, if not even more powerfully (god knows, Corporations have only seemingly gotten worse since Y2k). Amazingly, despite the low-hanging, cringe humour, fruit that was perfectly captured by 'The Office' just 6 years later (2005), this movie plays it much more like a straight comedy, and yet it's manages to capture the soul-deadening nature of office work the endures for many to this day. While not perfect, there are moments so enduring that this movie will continue to resonate as long as people continue to work in an office. No notes. Eat the rich - Burn it all down!

August 21, 2026

ToB Interlude - The Odyssey

Despite being over 3000 years old, Homer's 'The Odyssey' has remained an enduring work of fiction. It's hard to conceive how many times this story has been told and retold. For this reason it's all the more compelling to have one of our generations greatest visual storytellers reinterpret this foundational work for modern audiences. In fact, you could argue this may be the richest interpretations, while understanding the limitations of the filmic medium, given the wonders of modern technology (imagine what the ancient Greeks would think of this!). That's without even mentioning that this film was shot entirely on 70 mm IMAX film (a first of it's kind), and while it may very well be a dying medium, it remains one of the grandest forms of visual storytelling available still today. A beautiful marriage of subject and medium. That is all to say that Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is a remarkable film. The job of pulling an ancient text into the modern world in way that still captures the imagination is no easy task, but I can safely say accomplished with style by Nolan. While certainly not perfect, the film's ability to leverage the story of Odysseus to deliver a message profoundly relevant to our current time speaks both to the timeless nature of the story but also to Nolan's craftsmanship to shape his telling in such a way as to be pointed in the parable. Which may end up being the film's enduring legacy.

July 30, 2026

Bonus Episode - ToB Film Club - The Warriors (1979)

Another cult classic, 'The Warriors' brings a distinctly unique sense of style and grittiness that feels right at home on the grimy streets of 1970's New York City. The gang-centered heightened reality of the film feels almost Shakespearian in nature, as if you're watching an mythological journey fraught with peril of all kinds - violence, temptation, and the law. This movie was selected as a double-feature of sorts with Nolan's recently released 'The Odyssey' and the comparisons between these stories feels apt. At the end of the day it's just people trying to get home and doing their best to overcome the challenges the world throws at them. The stakes are clear, and while the nature of good guys vs bad guys is more than a bit muddied here (Ajax... dude, wtf?) the thrilling chases, bombastic action sequences and the long awaited final confrontation are all working at a high level (despite some pretty flat performances and lackluster dialogue). While there are certain elements of the movie that DO NOT age well (looking at you gender politics), the core of the film remains strong and executed well. Plus, as an added bonus, the soundtrack for this movie absolutely slaps! This is a fun ride and it's easy to see why it's endured over these many years.

July 23, 2026

Episode 207 - Avengers: Doomsday Trailer + News Roundup

We're into the full swing of blockbuster season. With 'Obsession' breaking box office records, 'The Odyssey' now filling IMAX theatres, and 'Spider-Man' right around the corner, movies feel very "back" right now. Plus, with Comic-Con next week Marvel released their first full-length 'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer. Julian and Matt try to decide if the hype is there, which feels crazy when considering it's an Avengers movie after all, but that might speak more to the situation Marvel currently finds themselves in. Meanwhile, DC doesn't want to be left behind, releasing a new trailer for 'Clayface' , which is shaping up to be a sneaky hit in the body-horror space (despite still not Batman). This all leads to Matt's idea that comic book movies should be treated like jury duty. Plus, a news rundown covering the passing of Sam Neil, Netflix updates (they're bad), some box office updates, and more!