
This Thing Rules is a show where we celebrate our favorite things. What kind of things, exactly? All kinds of things! Movies, foods, cities, bands, shows, books, albums, toys, pictures, moments. Each episode, join long-time collaborators and best pals Brian Altano and Max Scoville as they focus on a different subject, ask themselves what’s so great about it, share some anecdotes about how they gre... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 59 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HobbiesLeisure | |||

We’ve got another grab bag episode here, or rather, three very different bags: one’s a big paper bag full of dead leaves and grass clippings, another from a shoe store, and the third is from a bakery. This week we’re unpacking our love of gruelling m... more
Ah, hitting the open road! A timeless rite of passage and quintessentially American adventure, unless of course you’re stuck in the car with your whole family, taking the bus or making unexpected pit stops so your driver can hook up with random dudes... more
This week, it’s our most politically-charged and divisive topic yet: Carrot Cake. We’re joined by Alex “Kozibear” Kozina, long time friend of the show and culinary adventurer, to discuss the history and appeal of this vegetable-based confection. If y... more
It’s another grab bag of odds and ends that we love: lizards, those dogs of the reptile kingdom, tunnels, those underground bridges, and Bubble Bobble, which is sort of about lizards in a tunnel, among other things. Which is your favorite thing?
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Actually insane that these fellas are still going podcasts. Max Scoville was still at Destructoid and Brian was doing Gamespy Debriefings when I first came across these gents. Some of the funniest and most down to earth guys I’ve ever heard who work in the games journalism industry! Give this show a listen!
For me this is kinda a nostalgia trip from the Comedy Button. Brian and Max are awesome and the episodes with Scott and Ryan are the best. I’m from Belgium but i hear things that i also think rules!
Long time comedy button fan here. Since about 2011 when I was a wee teen boy, this is the itch I needed to scratch oddly enough
This show is very good and funny, never bored listening to it.
This is a wonderful podcast that’s engaging, funny and topical. You have to add it to your feed
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A vibrant and entertaining celebration of diverse topics, this show invites listeners to explore a wide range of subjects, from movies, foods, and cities to bands, shows, books, and nostalgic moments. Each episode, long-time collaborators and best friends Brian Altano and Max Scoville engage in fun discussions, sharing personal anecdotes, trivia, and insights that highlight why these topics are worth celebrating. This format not only emphasizes their deep-rooted friendship but also creates a relaxed atmosphere where listeners feel like part of the conversation, making it perfect for those seeking humor and nostalgia in everyday life.
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Recent guests on This Thing Rules include:
1. Alex Kozina
2. Jared Petty
3. Keith David
4. Seth Macy
5. Scott Bromley
6. Ryan Scott
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