Cavebabble Episode 38: Time Warp 1999

Set the dial to 1999, and travel back a decade in our time machine. It was a great year for film, and each of us has chosen two favorites to champion. Back in our own time, we also preview a handful of upcoming releases. Join us! This week's episode is brought to you by Feeling Old.

Mascot Smackdown: Klondike Polar Bear

From the frozen lands of the North comes a flash of fur, claws and teeth. Attacking without mercy, it's the Klondike Polar Bear!

Weapons: Claws, teeth, muffler

Special Power: Mufflation- Distracted by huge claws and teeth, opponents are completely taken by surprise by the bear's muffler, which is thrown around their necks, and tightened until they gag for mercy.

Mascot Smackdown: Buzz

This tiny pugilist began mastering the sweet science in 1979. He may be small, but he still has plenty of sting. It's Buzz, the Honey Nut Bee!

Weapons: Stinger

Special Power: Pseudo-Streaker- Although bees don't wear clothing, Buzz dons a shirt in order to appear naked from the waist down. Opponents avert their gazes, leaving them momentarily vulnerable to a quick sting.*

*Effective only on prudish opponents.

Cavebabble Episode 37: Predators

Predators are on the hunt, and we just may lose our skulls! Tonight, we discuss the Predator films, including the two with acid-blooded enemies. Remember, they won't kill you if you aren't armed. Right? This episode is brought to you by Glowing Blood.

Mascot Smackdown: Sailor Jack and Bingo

They say a boy's best friend is his dog, and this tag team has been proving it since 1918. They're a little sweet, a little nutty, and have plenty of pop. It's Sailor Jack and Bingo!

Weapons: Hands, feet, claws, teeth

Special Power: Bingo-Blockade- A salute from Jack sends Bingo into a frenzy of barking and jumping, keeping opponents at bay and distracted while Jack pelts them with sticky Cracker Jacks.

Mascot Smackdown: Count Chocula

He flapped onto the scene in 1971, bringing with him a taste for chocolate and marshmallows. You may think he's "vein," but he's got the fangs to back it up. It's Count Chocula!

Weapons: fangs, sharpened fingernails.

Special Power: Choco-Bite- Count Chocula has large glands filled with sugary chocolate, which he injects into his opponents with lightning-quick bites, eventually dropping them into sugar-induced comas.

Mascot Smackdown: Charlie the Tuna

Rising from the sea in 1961, this powerful blue fighter has refused to back down ever since. Obsessed with being considered worthy, he lays down the s'mackerel, while remaining 100% dolphin-free. It's Charlie the Tuna!

Weapons: Flippers, Tail

Special Power: Sorry, Charlie: Charlie's extreme lack of self-esteem causes his opponents to feel sorry for him, often throwing the match just to make him feel better.

Mr. Buff Muffin

Suddenly, Eric realized he had forgotten to post Mr. Buff Muffin. Bad Eric. Good Muffin.

See episode 35.

Cavebabble Episode 36: The 3rd Time is Not a Charm

Put down the popcorn, and run! Tonight, we babble about poor third films in a trilogy or series. Along the way, we also cover what games we currently are playing, share listener email, and debut a tribute song to the Atari 2600 game Adventure. This episode is brought to you by Alan Smithee.

Cavebabble Episode 35: Fight, Loot, Repeat

Gather your party, and venture forth into the world of free multiplayer online roleplaying games. We share adventures from a few of our favorites, and also let you know what to avoid. This episode is brought to you by Mr. Buff Muffin.

Mascot Smackdown: Roaming Gnome

He has dedicated his life to traveling around the world, learning ancient and new combat techniques. The world is his home- it’s the Roaming Gnome!

Weapons: Black belt, pointy red hat

Special Power: Frequent Flyer Fling- During battle, the Gnome uses his massive store of frequent flyer miles to jet back and forth across the ring, with no layovers.

Mascot Smackdown: Michelin Man

This fighter was born in 1898. He may look tired, but he can still put opponents under pressure. It's the Michelin Man!

Weapons: Blue Scarf, Compressed Air

Special Power: Spare Tire Toss- If Michelin Man is hurt badly enough to lose pressure, his body spawns a spare tire, which he uses as a replacement, then throws the damaged original at his opponent.

Cavebabble Episode 34: Ripley and the Alien

Prepare to have your face hugged. It's time to shake some eggs, and have an encounter with the Alien film franchise. From LV-426 to Earth, we cover it all. This episode is brought to you by xenomorphs. Avoid them!

Wanted: Face for Hugging, Warm Place to Lay Eggs

Can't wait to chat about the Alien movie series tomorrow. I decided a long time ago that Giger's designs are my favorite ET ever. Even the face huggers are cool, in a I-hate-spiders-so-much-that-they-give-me-nightmares sort of way.

State of Babble

A new podcast episode will not be posted tonight, due to the holiday, and family being in town. We never did settle on our next game topic, so we will narrow it down, and present that next Sunday. Besides, I have Kevin introduction music to write...