Movie: The Bubble (1966). A couple lands in a strange town where the inhabitants are catatonic.

Host: Joel.

Opening: Crow & Tom are trying sell Joel on the concept of “Star Trek”-themed breakfast foods.

Invention exchange: The Mads have Lens-B-Safe, which prevent scratches on your glasses. J&tB have the pop duster, which adds exotic flavoring to movie theater food.

Segment 1: J&tB discuss 3D movies. Meanwhile, M. Waverly and Growler are gathering rocks and flipping radio stations. Joel builds a 3D simulator.

Segment 2: Concerned about Tom’s 3D blindness, Joel invents a cure. Tom becomes part of The Bubble world. After intermission: Joel turns it off.

Segment 3: Joel, Jonah and Emily rhyme their escape plans.

Close: The escape planners convince Pearl the plan was all her idea.

Stinger: Drunken Tony sees floating beer bottles.

Thoughts:
• This episode premiered on Nov. 11, 2022.
• Nice “Patty Duke Show” reference during the invention exchange.
• Ya know, I don’t think The Mads’ invention is that evil.
• Oh, I everlovin’ hate this movie and its icky message. That said, the riff has a lot of great laughs. This one may be one of the best of the season.

• Fave riff “You know what I like about this movie is that reminds us to take our time.”

• Honorable mentions: “You appear to be going through a car wash. Over.” “Or a catcher’s mitt.” “This guy who keeps yelling at me to act better…” “Netflix: those monsters.” “Before you ask, I don’t know. That should cover everything.” “Our selfies. Our humblebrags.” “Recalculating…” “Your work is derivative.”

Movie: (1961) An ancient tribal mask has strange powers.

Host: Jonah.

Opening: J&tB are trading scary Halloween stories.

Invention exchange: J&tB demonstrate their Multi Mask. The Mads then show off their Meji Boards, customized ouiji boards.

Segment 1: J&tB and The Mads have donned Halloween costumes, everybody except Jonah, that is.

Segment 2: J&tB update “The Monster Mash” with “They Can’t Come.” After intermission, J&tB switch tactics.

Segment 3: Crow gives Jonah noir therapy, then is joined by Gypsy.

Close: Gypsy is now wearing the mask. The log flume is next.

Stinger: The landlady screams.

Thoughts:
• This episode premiered on Oct. 28, 2022.
• Nice Barnes and Barnes reference.
• This week’s LOTR reference: “My precious!”
• I’d love to know how they pick which riffs are going to be delivered by Gypsy from on high.
• A dark, sticky movie, reminiscent of the movie in episode 806- THE UNDEAD, but not very riffable. I don’t blame the writers, I mostly blame the dull movie and the gimmicky effect.

• Fave riff “The film the lasik community does not want you to see.”
• Honorable mentions: “Down … low … too … slow …” “Yes, call that grown man’s parents right away.” “Good game … good game …”

Movie: (1979) A madman takes control of a spaceship and tries to destroy a moon colony.

Host: Emily.

Opening: In the cold open, M. Waverly and Growler are reconsidering being boneheads. Meanwhile, Emily is being punked by the bots … again.

After the show open: Home-assembled furniture is causing some strife between Kinga and Max.

Invention exchange: E&tB have invented the roller coaster, which makes every party drink a thrill ride. The mads have turkey holders, which makes immediate use of.

Segment 1: E&tB hold a roast for Sparks the robot.

Segment 2: E&tB present “The Shape of Crimes to Come,” a true crime podcast. After intermission: the podcast continues.

Segment 3: E&tB contemplate love.

Close: Crow has become Crowmus of the long pauses; meanwhile, Kinga hatches a plan.

Stinger: Omus hologram.

Thoughts:
• This episode premiered on Sept. 30, 2022.
• Gotta admit that opening shot of the bots driving a transport vehicle made me want to get up in there and play with it.
• This week’s LOTR references: “Saruman’s Pez dispenser.” “Take a knee, Legolas squad.”
• Slam on Seth Rogan outta nowhere!
• Some good riffs here and there in this one, but not a lot.
• Fave riff: “We’re not getting that security deposit back.”
• Honorable mentions: “Meanwhile at Netflix…” “These Harrison Ford closeups get harder every year.” “Punt!” “Set course for up.” “I should have asked for an epidural.”