Sons of the Renaissance

Sons of the Renaissance

The legendary brothers, Michael and Jonathan, the Sons of the Renaissance, set out on a new quest. A quest to take over the airwaves. Armed with their vast knowledge of movie, TV, and pop culture, they set out to slay their arch nemesis, who will be decided on later, cause I'm running out of medieval parlance. so give a listen, join our quest, and blessed be.

Episodes

August 12, 2019 43 mins

Back In The Groove

 

This episode Lord Josh is back to talk about the resurgence in the popularity of vinyl.  We discuss our thoughts on the trend. (Is it just a fad?)  Is it really better?  We also talk about some records we really enjoy, what we would like to find, and what is our holy grail.  

Listen up for a groovy good time.

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A Fork In The Road

 

Our plan was to talk about music formats specifically the resurgence of Vinyl, but as usual we go off on a tangent and end up talking instead about Twilight.  So we actually talk about the Twilight movies and how they were actually good, as well as a little not so good for the careers of those involved.  Thank you to Lord Josh for coming in to guest host.  We should go ahead and make him a permanent addition to...

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February 1, 2019 86 mins

What Else Are You Looking Forward To?

 

Lord Josh returns as we finish our discussion on what we are looking forward to in this the year of our lord 2019.  This episode we focus on movies and TV shows.  What are you excited about seeing?

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January 28, 2019 52 mins

What Are You Looking Forward To?

 

For our first episode of 2019 Lord Josh joins us as we discuss what we are looking forward to in the realms of Video Games, and Music.  We also discuss plans on how to make the show better.  

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October 31, 2018 83 mins

Good Things Come To Those Who Wait!!!

We are back with the annual Halloween episode.  Lord Josh is back filling in for Sir Spencer this week.  On this All-Hallows Eve, we open with a little history of Halloween, do you know why you put out Jack-O'-Lanterns?  Then we discuss fear.  Is it good or is it bad?  What are we afraid of?  We also discuss some horror video games.  Finally if you could place the F bomb in a children's movie w...

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May 16, 2018 93 mins

It's A TV Revival

 

This week on Sons Of The Renaissance we start this episode like all others with Trailer Talk.  Predator has a weak trailer, Robin Hood looks awesome.  Paul Rudd is a spy in The Catcher Was A Spy, which leads to a gushing review of Paul Rudd's career.  Finally John Cho goes looking for his daughter in Searching.  

This was a great week for movie news where we learn that The D is finally bringing us an animated se...

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April 18, 2018 70 mins

I Can't Drive 55, AKA We Can't think Up a Good Episode Title

 

Episode 55 finally brings about part one of the topic we have been teasing for a couple of months now.  We finally begin talking about the resurgence of 90's TV shows via reboot or continuation.  But first we do trailer talk.  We start out with Girl Meets World then, transition to Sci-Fi/Horror with discussions on Tales From The Crypt, The Outer Limits, Twilight Zone, a...

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March 17, 2018 73 mins

We Like You Just The Way You Are!

 

In this episode we attempt to start our 4 part series on 90's comebacks but we get a little distracted with the sad news of the passing of possibly the smartest man in like the past 60 years, Dr. Stephen Hawking.  Then we reminisce on the brilliance of Fred Rogers and discuss how much he changed children's television, and children's programming.  Did you know there is a movie being made based on ...

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February 25, 2018 61 mins

Coming soon: controversy

 

in this episode, we discuss some new movie trailers before attempting to move on to our main topic. we get a little sidetracked discussing the controversy and absolute viral presence surrounding black panther. what is going on with this movie? why is it everywhere? well lets get into it.

 

P.S. (we saw the movie, its amazing)

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January 5, 2018 72 mins

And We Just Can't Hide It.

 

In part 2 of our New Years show, we take some time and discuss all the movies we are looking forward to in 2018.

Thanks to everyone out there who listens and supports us, we do this for you.  We look forward to bringing you some great discussions in 2018, it is only going to get better from here.  

 

Happy New Year

Blessed Be

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January 1, 2018 52 mins

We're So Excited

 

The Sons ring in the new year with a 2 part look what we are looking forward to in the new years.  In part one we discuss music and games, as well as have an intellectual and philosophical discussion on the merits of digital downloads vs physical media

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December 2, 2017 34 mins

New Beginnings

 

Well folks we are back from The Upside Down. 

Over the past few months we have been stuck with no way of getting out new content but we have escaped and are ready to entertain you once again.  We will be slowly rolling out new episodes over the next couple months, we are trying to get new equipment in order to make the show the best we can.  

With this episode we introduce Sir Spencer the Artist as he joins us as a...

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August 4, 2017 108 mins

The Worst Of The Worst, SIR.  With Honors

The second part of our epic 50th episode is here.  The Bards Miah and Mario join us this time with Sir Jackson the Legend, Sir Spencer the Artist, and Lady Irma the All Mother, as we finish up the round table discussion on the worst covers of all time.  We finish up our discussion with a look at what in our opinion is of the Worst of the Worst With Honors.  You think you know what we pick, ...

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July 21, 2017 119 mins

The Worst Of The Worst,

 

Yeah Yeah Yeah we know we have slacked off in putting out this episode, but it really did take 2 months to put it together.  Lots of balls in the air and lots of schedules to work around.  

This time around we celebrate the milestone of reaching 50 episodes with a supersized fun discussion, and we visit everyone we have ever had on the podcast to this point.

The main topic is worst cover songs.  The Bards ...

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May 19, 2017 66 mins

0600: Saturday Morning: 1980 Something

 

After a longer then we would have liked break, we are back and ready to stroll down memory lane.  

Sir Spencer joins us as we discuss the awesome that was 80's cartoons.  

He-Man, Transformers, Garfield, and many more are all here, 

 

So kick back, grab your big bowl of cereal with the comically big spoon and relive the 80's with the S.O.R.

 

P.S.  We had some tech issues in the middle we ar...

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April 7, 2017 63 mins

Moments Of Epic Proportions

 

This episode is all about the awesome.  Lord Josh a.k.a. The Machine, joins us this time around.  We start out breaking down the Deadman's final match, and raise a glass in a moment of silence to the phenom's 30 year career.  

Next we get into our round table discussion for the night.  We breakdown and discuss one scene from 15 classic 80's that we feel in our opinion is the pinnacle moment of that fil...

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March 9, 2017 68 mins

Remembering Bill Paxton

 

This week is a sad one Renaissonians.  We welcome and introduce our new semi-permanent host, that's right Sir Spencer the Artist is going to be a regular at the round table.  This week we look back at some of the highlights, and remember local actor, producer, and director, Fort Worth born and raised Bill Paxton.  give a listen in as we try to do a fitting tribute to The Extreme.

 

R.I.P.

Bill Paxton

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February 17, 2017 100 mins

Coming Attractions Part D

In this, the final part of our "What we are looking forward to in 2017" trilogy we talk about the big issues plaguing our year, what movies will we be paying money to see in the theatre.  But first Jon shares his cooking knowledge, as he guest stars on the Learn To Adult Podcast, check it out it is a great show that tackles some great issues that everyone should be aware of.  We also give some quick review...

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January 20, 2017 64 mins

Coming Attractions Part Deux

In the second part of our "What we are looking forward to in 2017" trilogy, we tackle upcoming video games, so what games will we be wasting hours on end playing, you got to listen in to find out.

Oh yeah and we go dumpster diving.

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January 12, 2017 87 mins

Coming Attractions

 

In this our first episode of 2017, we lay out some plans and goals for making the show the best it can be.  Then it is time for the topic of the night, what it is we are looking forward to in 2017.  We talk about new music to to blow out our headphones, books to stimulate our minds, new releases coming up to add to our library, and finally new TV in which to rot our brains.  

 

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