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Halloween
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Gummy Candies
Jabba the Hutt
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Bloody Mary
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Return Of the Jedi
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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

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How music looks isn’t as important as how it sounds, but it certainly plays a role. This episode, we talk about our relationship with album covers, which sometimes look like the music they’re promoting, sometimes look like something else entirely, an... more

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This week, we’re delving into a very special sort of generational brain damage that we can specifically blame/thank the Reagan administration for: toy commercials! Growing up the 80s and 90s, children’s programming was practically indistinguishable f... more

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This episode, we tried something new and recorded on location from a restaurant in Düsseldorf, Germany. We sampled the local beer and talked about some of our adventures in Deutschland, including regional varieties of gummi candy, museums, kiosks, ci... more

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Recent Guests

Keith David
African-American actor known for his distinctive voice and roles in major films and animations
Episode: Keith David, Fire & Bread Bag Clips Rule!
Seth Macy
A good friend and aficionado of Mountain Dew
Episode: Mountain Dew Rules! (Featuring Seth Macy)
Scott Bromley
Emmy Award-winning producer and podcaster
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Episode: McDonaldland Rules! Featuring Scott Bromley
Ryan Scott
Avid fan and pop culture commentator, known for his work in video game media and podcasts
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Episode: Halloween (The Movie Series) Rules! Featuring Ryan Scott

Hosts

Brian Altano
Co-host with a keen focus on exploring favorite things with humor and enthusiasm, offering personal reflections and insights on subjects discussed.
Max Scoville
Co-host known for fostering engaging conversations filled with nostalgia and humor, exploring a diverse array of topics in a relatable manner.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 272 ratings
  • Lovely Nostalgia Trip

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kjell1408
    Belgium3 months ago
  • The boys are back!

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Xmane 11
    United States8 months ago
  • Highly recommend

    This show is very good and funny, never bored listening to it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
    United States8 months ago
  • GREAT

    This is a wonderful podcast that’s engaging, funny and topical. You have to add it to your feed

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bob on Ross
    United States9 months ago
  • This Thing Rules!

    This Thing Rules!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheLastPez
    United States9 months ago

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Listeners find the show nostalgic and engaging, often comparing it to previous works of the hosts.
Critiques mention a desire for more depth in some discussions, but overall, the atmosphere is joyful and entertaining.
Positive remarks highlight the humor and relatability, making it feel like a casual hangout with friends.

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#129
United States/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#184
Canada/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#72
Australia/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#91
South Africa/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#108
Philippines/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#118
Ireland/Leisure/Hobbies

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Model Kits Rule!
Q: What would you tell someone who is on the outside looking in at model kits and they're like, oh, I want to try that, but it seems overwhelming?
Start with a Gundam kit. It's rewarding and if you don't want to paint, you don't have to. But if you're looking for painting experience, tanks are a great starting point.

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