A Different Direction

Tremors – Season Wrap-Up – A Different Direction S07E14

TGIF Arcade — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 17:55:14 +0000

Wrapping up our season about the Tremors What was up with uncles this season?

Tremors – The Key – A Different Direction S07E13

TGIF Arcade — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:04:44 +0000

Is life kind of a lot right now? It sure is for us. But for a couple of hours, we're talking about a dumb TV show and whether baseball would be harder played with an invisible bat.

Tremors – The Sounds of Silence – A Different Direction S07E12

TGIF Arcade — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 15:35:48 +0000

Next episode: 'The Key,' Episode 11 on Tubi.

Everything Dave has argued about this show paying attention to details is out the window on this one.

Tremors – Water Hazard – A Different Direction S07E11

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 22:51:15 +0000

Next episode: 'The Sounds of Silence,' Episode 10 on Tubi.

The further we get into this podcast, the more Dave is becoming the Tremors Lore Keeper.

Tremors – Graboid Rights – A Different Direction S07E10

TGIF Arcade — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:45:33 +0000

Next episode: Water Hazard, Episode 12 on Tubi.

Dave misunderstands a fundamental element of the protest bucket.

Tremors – Flora or Fauna – A Different Direction S07E09

TGIF Arcade — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 21:23:53 +0000

The population of Perfection should be 90% EMTs.

Next episode is Graboid Rights, Episode 9 on Tubi.

Tremors – A Little Paranoia Among Friends – A Different Direction S07E08

TGIF Arcade — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 21:20:10 +0000

Which of you is the Scully and which is the Mulder in your relationship?

The next episode we're watching is episode 5, Flora and Fauna.

Tremors – Night of the Shriekers – A Different Direction S07E07

TGIF Arcade — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 19:34:43 +0000

Dave goofed up talking about Captain Ron, and everyone else goofed up thinking shriekers could be trusted.

The next episode we're watching is episode 7, A Little Paranoia Among Friends.

Tremors – Ghost Dance – A Different Direction S07E06

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 14:04:51 +0000

Sometimes, shows only get one season because they're bad. Sometimes, it's because they're before their time. And sometimes, it's because they were aired so wildly out of order that even die hard fans won't be able to follow it. This is that last one.

The next episode we're watching is episode 3, Night of the Shriekers.

Tremors – 4-12 – A Different Direction S07E05

TGIF Arcade — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:21:04 +0000

This episode is a recap of a recap, and so, very reliable.

The next episode we're watching is episode 2, Ghost Dance.

Tremors – Hit and Run – A Different Direction S07E04

TGIF Arcade — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 20:41:24 +0000

Remember that meme about how a dog would wear pants? We have a slightly more graboid-focused version of that conversation in today's episode.

Tremors – Blast from the Past – A Different Direction S07E03

TGIF Arcade — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 21:51:01 +0000

This episode has enough juice to knock out Rodan.

NOTE: The episode we're watching next is Hit and Run, listed as episode 6.

Tremors – Shriek and Destroy – A Different Direction S07E02

TGIF Arcade — Sun, 26 May 2024 22:04:56 +0000

This episode might have the power to jam up guns.

Note: Next episode, we're watching "Blast from the Past," which originally aired as episode 4.

Tremors Programming Note

TGIF Arcade — Thu, 23 May 2024 19:34:30 +0000

Note: For the next episode, we're watching Shriek and Destroy. Which, if you're watching along, may appear as episode 13.

Tremors – Feeding Frenzy – A Different Direction S07E01

TGIF Arcade — Thu, 16 May 2024 22:17:08 +0000

It's the first episode about Tremors, so of course you're going to learn a lot of the real absolute truth about Freemasons and the Great Molasses Flood.

Tremors – A Different Direction S07E00

TGIF Arcade — Thu, 16 May 2024 22:08:28 +0000

Even if you look behind things, you might not find the real danger, which is under things. We're finally watching Tremors!

The Chair – The Chair – A Different Direction S06E06

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 03 May 2024 01:21:25 +0000

Learn the origin of Diana's Dia de los Muertos smell, and join us for the final episode of the fantastic show The Chair.

The Chair – The Last Bus In Town – A Different Direction S06E05

TGIF Arcade — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 18:33:17 +0000

The penultimate episode of The Chair, learn about Diana's actual favorite smells, and more about how much Ju-Ju just absolutely rules.

The Chair – Don’t Kill Bill – A Different Direction S06E04

TGIF Arcade — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 22:15:08 +0000

The Chair – The Town Hall – A Different Direction S06E03

TGIF Arcade — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 16:24:38 +0000

There's a right way and a wrong way to give an apology, and boy can you learn both in this episode.

The Chair – The Faculty Party – A Different Direction S06E02

TGIF Arcade — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 18:44:01 +0000

We joked about this being the Frasier reboot, and it's not, but like, it's also not not the Frasier reboot.

The Chair – Brilliant Mistake – A Different Direction S06E01

TGIF Arcade — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:56:34 +0000

Tackling the real questions surrounding academia, who would win in a battle of the cinematic siblings.

A Different Direction – New Season Promo

TGIF Arcade — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 22:43:41 +0000

Coming this February! A Different Direction returns to the airwaves with an all-new lineup of shows!

Programming Note

TGIF Arcade — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 01:13:34 +0000

An explanation of our current hiatus.

Marvel’s Inhumans – …And Finally, Black Bolt – A Different Direction S05E08

TGIF Arcade — Sat, 13 May 2023 19:32:23 +0000

Yo, this episode really has us pumped for season 2.

Marvel’s Inhumans – Havoc In the Hidden Land – A Different Direction S05E07

TGIF Arcade — Thu, 04 May 2023 21:54:29 +0000

No one is safe. Sometimes you gotta have boots.

Marvel’s Inhumans – The Gentleman’s Name Is Gorgon – A Different Direction S05E06

TGIF Arcade — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 21:12:58 +0000

Dave has developed some powerful feelings about this dumb show.

Marvel’s Inhumans – Something Inhuman This Way Comes… – A Different Direction S05E05

TGIF Arcade — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 18:39:31 +0000

Did you know that a show can be a lot better when you actually let the characters interact with each other?

Marvel’s Inhumans – Make Way For… Medusa – A Different Direction S0504

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 22:47:23 +0000

Literally anything could be an Inhuman when Inhumans can be anything.

Marvel’s Inhumans – Divide – and Conquer – A Different Direction S05E03

TGIF Arcade — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 04:43:13 +0000

This really long episode is ultimately just to explore the most important question: Is Beetlejuice an Inhuman?

Marvel’s Inhumans – Those Who Would Destroy Us – A Different Direction S05E02

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 17:16:00 +0000

It's not a great sign for a show when the only person who says anything the audience agrees with is the tyrannical antagonist they hate.

Marvel’s Inhumans – Behold… The Inhumans – A Different Direction S05E01

TGIF Arcade — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:45:08 +0000

This show is significantly lacking in Phil Collinses.

Marvel’s Inhumans – Episode 0 – A Different Direction S0500

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 20:36:08 +0000

Agents of SHIELD was criminally underappreciated, so what happens when you spin it off with characters that were too obscure for that show, put the creator of Iron Fist at the helm, and release it two seasons after it was relevant to the series? We don't know, and be honest, neither do you. No one watched this show.

Fawlty Towers Remakes – Payne – A Different Direction S0403

TGIF Arcade — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 01:41:33 +0000

The final installment of the Fawlty Towers remakes brings with it something we never wanted: A Ferris Bueller Cinematic Universe.

Fawlty Towers Remakes – Amanda’s – A Different Direction S0402

TGIF Arcade — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 20:13:50 +0000

Rails? Where this podcast is going, we don't need rails.

Fawlty Towers Remakes – Snavely – A Different Direction S0401

TGIF Arcade — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 20:58:41 +0000

Comedy legends Betty White and Harvey Korman remaking a classic BBC comedy? What could possibly go wrong? Turns out, almost everything. Just so much.

Fawlty Towers Remakes – Episode 0 – A Different Direction S0400

TGIF Arcade — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 00:05:06 +0000

We're going in a different direction this season, as we explore the strange phenomenon of failed US remakes of the 1975 BBC comedy Fawlty Towers.

Watch here: Snavely: https://youtu.be/ACRE5llyano Amanda's: https://youtu.be/99S-Vbdgw-M Payne https://archive.org/details/payne-1999

Ferris Bueller – A Night In the Life – A Different Direction S03E13

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 23:59:35 +0000

It's the end of another season, and we have a mind-blowing revelation.

Ferris Bueller – Grace Under Pressure – A Different Direction S03E12

TGIF Arcade — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:55:22 +0000

One more episode to go, and we just have to say, we're glad Ferris didn't kiss his sister in this one.

Ferris Bueller – Baby, You Can’t Drive My Car – A Different Direction S03E11

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 20:13:15 +0000

We're just… we're so sorry to have done this to you all.

Ferris Bueller – Stand-In Deliver – A Different Direction S03E10

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 22:33:56 +0000

We definitely tried to be as positive as possible about this episode about cops.

Ferris Bueller – Scenes From a Grandma – A Different Direction S03E09

TGIF Arcade — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 23:26:46 +0000

Cloris Leachman is a joy and a treasure and was simply too good for this show.

Ferris Bueller – Sloan Again, Naturally – A Different Direction S03E08

TGIF Arcade — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 21:39:09 +0000

It's the multiverse, baby! In this one, we're all college basketball coaches, hanging with the most famous teen in the world.

Ferris Bueller – Ferris Bueller Can’t Win – A Different Direction S03E07

TGIF Arcade — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 21:48:40 +0000

We blow the entire lid off of the mascot industry with this one. Learn the real truth.

Ferris Bueller – A Boy and His Dog – A Different Direction S03E06

TGIF Arcade — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 22:35:42 +0000

This episode benefited so much from an imagined off-screen character it might have been Jaws: The Revenge.

Ferris Bueller – Between a Rock and Rooney’s Place – A Different Direction S03E05

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 01:30:33 +0000

You'll never guess what happened when this 90's teen decided to throw a small party.

Ferris Bueller – Without You I’m Nothing – A Different Direction S03E04

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 02:29:48 +0000

Just put the Spruce Goose in Top Gun, cowards.

Ferris Bueller – Custodian of the People – A Different Direction S03E03

TGIF Arcade — Sun, 11 Sep 2022 17:18:43 +0000

Ferris Bueller is obviously a cult leader, and how have we only now figured this out?

Ferris Bueller – Behind Every Dirtbag – A Different Direction S03E02

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 16:07:02 +0000

Tangents! Get your tangents here! Fresh tangents, hot off the dome! Oh, also, Ferris is running a campaign for student body president or something.

Ferris Bueller – Pilot – A Different Direction S03E01

TGIF Arcade — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 20:06:59 +0000

Was Ferris Bueller always a psychopath and we just never noticed because Matthew Broderick was too white bread?

Ferris Bueller – A Different Direction S03E00

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 17:18:08 +0000

Time for season 3 of ADD! And boy, are we going in a different direction this season. Ferris Bueller, the TV show. It's just like the movie, except all of Matthew Broderick's charm has been replaced by existential questions about the nature of reality. Or, at least, they have if you're Dave.

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. – High Treason, Part 2 – A Different Direction S02E27

TGIF Arcade — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 02:29:13 +0000

For the second time, we're finishing a show's first and only season ready for a second. We're not prepared to say goodbye, Brisc, but it looks like it's time.

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. – High Treason, Part 1 – A Different Direction S02E26

TGIF Arcade — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 20:44:24 +0000

Brisco and the gang are in a real heap of trouble this week. Cuz folks, they dead.

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. – Bad Luck Betty – A Different Direction S02E25

TGIF Arcade — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:32:12 +0000

Does it make any sense for this sci-fi Western to do an episode that's just straight-up Psycho? Of course not. Does that stop it from being fun and good? Also, obviously, of course not.

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. – And Baby Makes Three – A Different Direction S02E24

TGIF Arcade — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 23:40:20 +0000

Try to find one difference between The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. and The Mandalorian. You can't do it. There is no difference.

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. – Wild Card – A Different Direction S02E23

TGIF Arcade — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 02:06:45 +0000

Dave has some strong feelings about the portrayal of poker on TV. Diana, as usual, has some strong feelings about Dixie Cousins.

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. – Stagecoach – A Different Direction S02E22

TGIF Arcade — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 16:48:04 +0000

Dave keeps goofing up, but does have actual tracking skills. What ever happened to the ants of Pompeii?

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. – Ned Zed – A Different Direction S02E21

TGIF Arcade — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 19:46:43 +0000

If horses could choose to get tattoos, would they? Specifically, would Comet? Dave figures out something important about history books in this show's version of the future.

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. – Bye Bly – A Different Direction S02E20

TGIF Arcade — Sat, 28 May 2022 20:32:13 +0000

After a bit of a hiatus, we're back to send off John Bly in the best way we know how: through Dave overanalyzing the time travel logic.

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. – Brooklyn Dodgers – A Different Direction S02E19

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 18:33:37 +0000

Some very good accent work from ol' TGIF Arcade in this episode. Dave briefly forgets how frogs work.

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. – Hard Rock – A Different Direction S02E18

TGIF Arcade — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 01:22:55 +0000

After a couple of bonkers episodes, this one is just a very simple Outlaw of the Week. Nothing especially wild about it at all. Sure, it features a sheriff who is just Elvis Presley, but at this point, that's kinda run-of-the-mill.

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. – Fountain of Youth – A Different Direction S02E17

TGIF Arcade — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 19:51:48 +0000

Last week's episode was wild. This week's takes the concept of "wild," throws it on the ground, and kicks dirt in its face. We thought we had come up with ideas weirder than this show would ever consider. We. Were. Wrong.

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. – Bounty Hunter Convention – A Different Direction S02E16

TGIF Arcade — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 02:52:58 +0000

Freakylinks had Desert Squid! Myth or Legend? The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. has Bounty Hunter Convention. That's all you need to know.

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. – A.K.A. Kansas – A Different Direction S02E15

TGIF Arcade — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:44:48 +0000

In an episode full of some of the Biggest, Weirdest Plot yet, we suppose that maybe… they didn't go big or weird enough.

The Adventures of Brisco County Jr – Mail Order Brides – A Different Direction S02E14

TGIF Arcade — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 04:58:28 +0000

Dave makes a big Cameo goof, but has important ideas about who in this show is potentially Batman.

The Adventures of Brisco County Jr – Steel Horses – A Different Direction S02E13

TGIF Arcade — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 17:37:36 +0000

How much do you know about refining gasoline? We don't know a lot, but we think we probably know slightly more than whoever wrote this episode.

The Adventures of Brisco County Jr – Crystal Hawks – A Different Direction S02E12

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 02:21:59 +0000

This episode of the TV show had such a major lore drop that it knocked this episode of the podcast off the rails before we even had a chance to get on them.

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. – Deep In the Heart of Dixie – A Different Direction S02E11

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 02:38:25 +0000

In case you weren't sure if we think Dixie is the right fit for Brisco, this episode should clear up any confusion.

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. – Showdown – A Different Direction S02E10

TGIF Arcade — Sat, 12 Feb 2022 18:53:39 +0000

In an episode with a lot of amazing moments, the most important one is our new OTP, who we're sure will never come back. But we'll be lamenting her for at least 16 more episodes.

The Adventures Of Brisco County, Jr. – Brisco for the Defense – A Different Direction S02E09

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 02:49:31 +0000

One of the first things Diana says in this episode is, "We won't go on any tangents." Then, we go on one of the greatest tangents in our podcasting history.

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. – Senior Spirit- A Different Direction S02E08

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 23:32:18 +0000

What truly is the Orb? Does it really make ghosts? Is it secretly Ziggy from Quantum Leap? What is reality? Why are some noses really squeaky? These are the true mysteries of our time.

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. – Riverboat – A Different Direction S02E07

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 02:15:22 +0000

We went a bit long and all over the place, but it's an episode about Wild West pirates! Would you want us to be subdued? You're in the wrong place. Also, Diana teaches how to do a perfect set of loon calls.

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. – Riverboat – A Different Direction S02E06

TGIF Arcade — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 20:52:10 +0000

A real rebound from last week with a super fun episode and some top notch grifting. More time traveling writers who are listening to our show and brought back Ringo and Big Daddy Bowler. Also, Dave gives some incorrect information about hatchets.

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. – Socrates’ Sister – A Different Direction S02E05

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 04:41:26 +0000

Woof. This episode was a rough one, folks. We try to keep it positive, but it's tough because of how this episode is so bad. It's bad enough that Dave wasn't even that into Pete being in it!

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. – Brisco In Jalisco – A Different Direction S02E04

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 21:10:18 +0000

It seems Dave found the mailbox from The Lake House, and the writers of this show were on the other end, because they've fulfilled his deepest wishes 17 years before he even knew about them.

We also made Shining Time Station real weird.

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. – No Man’s Land – A Different Direction – S02E03

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 04:12:01 +0000

TV throws off a lot of perspectives. Examples: We don't understand the economy in 1893 or how large Michael Landon was.

The Adventures Of Brisco County, Jr. – The Orb Scholar – A Different Direction – S02E02

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 04:00:24 +0000

This show has an extremely memorable villain AND sidekick(?) for something made for Three Stooges fans.

The Adventures Of Brisco County, Jr. – Pilot – A Different Direction – S02E01

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 03:35:20 +0000

The 90s loved a made-for-TV movie, and Fox went all in on this one for the pilot of The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. Does it hold up?

Season 2 Announcement

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 22:23:36 +0000

We found Dave's version of Freakylinks. And the question it inspires most is, "Why is the word 'orb' spookier than 'sphere?'" Because it very obviously is. Get ready for the next season of A Different Direction, featuring what it sure to be the next big thing in the Fox 1994 season!

Freakylinks – Subject: The Final Word – A Different Direction S01E13

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:13:19 +0000

How wrong can two people be in their predictions? I'll tell you how wrong. The most wrong. Just, unfathomably wrong. But the Freakylinks finale was also so right.

Freakylinks – Subject: Police Siren – A Different Direction S01E12

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 02:55:34 +0000

This episode of Freakylinks said "ACAB" with its whole chest and it should not have taken us 20 years to hear it.

Petition to reinstate Eric Baker aka Adisa Iwa: https://bit.ly/AdisaIwaPetition

Freakylinks – Subject: Sunrise at Sunset Streams – A Different Direction S01E11

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 02:10:06 +0000

Long-buried memories of Nickelodeon's Super Toy Run, a WILD weekend coincidence, and Dave completely nails one of his show predictions.

Freakylinks – Subject Live Fast Die Young – A Different Direction S01E10

TGIF Arcade — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 22:15:20 +0000

A confusing broadcast history makes this episode weirdly spoilery? Did the show skip a bunch of plot or did we just goof?

Freakylinks – Subject: The Stone Room – A Different Direction S01E09

TGIF Arcade — Sat, 09 Oct 2021 16:28:46 +0000

The Freakylinks gang might be trying to solve a really old supernatural mystery, but we may have solved an even more important mystery: Why this Florida surfer wears so many sweaters.

Freakylinks – Subject Me and My Shadow – A Different Direction S01E08

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 23:38:44 +0000

A real long episode, and we definitely had plenty to talk about, I'm sure. If only I could remember any of it mere hours after editing it. Enjoy!

Freakylinks – Subject – Still I Rise – A Different Direction S01E07

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:52:54 +0000

This is it. Episode 7. We made so many predictions for what's happening this episode, and now it's time to find out how close we got. What do you think?

Freakylinks: Subject: The Harbingers – A Different Direction – S01E06

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 01:20:47 +0000

Freakylinks: Subject: Desert Squid! Myth Or Legend? – A Different Direction S01E05

TGIF Arcade — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 17:46:26 +0000

Freakylinks: Subject: Coelacanth This! – A Different Direction S01E04

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 00:36:11 +0000

The Freakylinks gang deals with a bizarre set of monsters and one all-too-common one: the small town sheriff.

Freakylinks: Subject: Edith Keeler Must Die – A Different Direction S01E03

TGIF Arcade — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 20:15:22 +0000

Are there alligators in the sewers? CHUDs? Pink slime? Derek Barnes and the original ghoul boys are on the case!

Freakylinks: Subject: Three Thirteen – A Different Direction S01E02

TGIF Arcade — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:03:00 +0000

The TV Guide description of this episode of Freakylinks included the phrase “baby’s first exorcism,” and I’ll never write a better description than that.

Freakylinks: Subject: Project Fearsum – A Different Direction S01E01

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 02:48:42 +0000

What do you get when you cross the X-Files with the Blair Witch Project? You get an Ethan Embry vehicle that’s pure, distilled 1999, and …

A Different Direction Announcement

TGIF Arcade — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 02:41:59 +0000

A Different Direction Announcement Announcing TGIF Arcade’s newest podcast, A Different Direction! From the hosts of Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs, this is an exploration …