Tank Riot

In this episode the Tank Team discusses the life and works of Douglas Adams, including 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', 'Dirk Gently', Doctor Who and Monty Python. Grab your towel, listen in and don't panic!

What is up with Iran?! The Tank Team investigates the controversial Middle Eastern nation. Why are US talking heads pondering war with Iran and what would be the consequences? What events in history lead to the Iran of today? What does the Iranian military look like? Learn why haboobs are so big in Iran! Tank Riot covers all this and more!

A Documentary Quagmire! The Tank Team covers 3 documentaries: "No End in Sight", "The King of Kong" and "Loose Change". Which is good, which is bad and what is the definition of ugly? Tune in and pretend it's fiction!

Godzilla! In this episode we discuss Godzilla (Gojira) films, and the many other Kaiju monsters from Japan that we love! Including: Megalon, Rodan, Mothra, King Ghidora, Mechagodzilla, Gigan, Gamera and more!

The Simpsons Movie! We review the first film of the Simpsons franchise. We also discuss current films in theaters and on DVD including Sunshine, Hot Fuzz, The Host and more!

Sicko! The Tank team discusses Michael Moore's new film Sicko, his past works and why you should care (if you are an American). Also, Tor reviews Sundance cinema in Madison.

Hunter S. Thompson! We discuss our favorite gonzo journalist's life and works from early material like Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas to the last of the Gonzo Papers. We also look at film adaptations featuring Johnny Depp, Bill Murray and more...

We discuss the works of Mike Judge, including Office Space, Idiocracy, Beavis and Butthead, King of the Hill, and more! Also, Viktor gives a review of Spiderman 3.

Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. (11/11/1922 - 4/11/2007). We remember a great American author and discuss his life and works. We talk about our favorite novels, including Breakfast of Champions, Sirens of Titan, Slaughterhouse Five, Bluebeard and more... We also look at Vonnegut quotes, adaptations, and his political presence.

Grindhouse! We discuss the new Robert Rodriguez/Quentin Tarantino double feature: "Planet Terror" and "Death Proof". These movies feature such talent as Zoe Bell, Josh Brolin, Rose McGowan, Freddy Rodriguez, Kurt Russell, Tracie Thoms, and Bruce Willis. Plus the tank team covers Exploitation Theater 101, including a look at some classic genres and our favorites.

300! We discuss Frank Miller and his new film 300. Is it the best film of 2007 or just a testosterone romp? You probably decided, but we will discuss! Also, is Captain America really dead and is Iron Man to blame or George Bush? Can goats really play guitars? So many questions...

Conspiracies, Part 2! We discuss peak oil, anthrax attacks, 9/11 and also the death of Kurt Cobain.

In this episode Viktor and Sputnik discuss Scientology. Learn about the origins of L. Ron Hubbard's modern religion and more arcane secrets leaked into the public domain ...

Viktor and Sputnik discuss post-modern religions. Is this show serious, a parody or both? Learn about Discordianism, The Church of the Subgenius, The Flying Spaghetti Monster and more. Also discussed are Richard Dawkins, Brian Flemming and the Rational Responders.

This is the 2006 great music round-up featuring music by Tom Waits! We also discuss The Thermals, TV on the Radio, The Hold Steady, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Eric Bachmann, Islands, Johnny Cash, Daniel Johnston and more!

Tank Riot's Holiday Special! We discuss our favorite Christmas movies, music, TV shows and more.

Sid and Marty Krofft! The Tank Team discusses the cult icons and their shows, actors, influences and more! Sid and Marty were the minds behind such shows as H.R. Pufnstuf, The Bugaloos, Lidsville, Far Out Space Nuts, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, and Land of the Lost.

The 2006 mid terms result in a new majority in the House and Senate, and a shake-up in the White House. The Tank Team talks about the impacts on our democracy. They then take a look at 2008 presidential contenders.

The Departed vs. Infernal Affairs! "Two films enter, one film leaves!" Two great films reviewed by the tank team. Martin Scorsese remakes the already great Hong Kong film, but which one is better? Also, movie news and viewer mail.

40 Years of Star Trek! Sputnik talks about his experiences at the Star Trek 40th anniversary convention in Chicago. We also reveal our top sci-fi TV programs of all time and revisit issues from past podcasts.