Here we are; the end of the universe. Well, now what? You guys wanna talk? …. No thanks. Listen in as Luke and Gabe wrap up their podcast with part 2 of their series wrap up, listing their least favorite episodes, and favorite quotes, of Futurama. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. On this show: Gabe and Luke wrap up the victory lap, the podcast, and their 4-year study on Futurama. Gabe and Luke reenact their favorite quotes from all of Futurama. Gabe and Luke preview their plans for their next podcast. Gabe and Luke discuss which episodes were their least favorite in all of Futurama. Gabe and Luke reflect on the journey of creating this podcast, and throw in some extra quote reenactments for fun. 

Another Lousy Millennium: A Futurama Fan Podcast

Episode 161: Series Wrap Up Part II

Morty, take a deep breath. Breathe that breathe that fresh air in, Morty. Y-you smell that? That's the smell of adventure, Morty. That's that's the smell of-of-of-of a whole different evolutionary timeline. Listen to this short preview of “Another Lousy TV Podcast”, as Gabe and Luke discuss the pilot of Rick and Morty. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. On this show: Gabe previews the structure of our next podcast, Another Lousy TV Podcast (ALTV). Gabe and Luke discuss where Rick sits on the spectrum between antagonist and anti-hero Luke and Gabe talk about how much doing the podcast has changed their outlook on the show. Gabe points out the “tough guy” trope differences between Greece, The Brady Bunch, Rebel Without A Cause, and The Wild One (Luke has no idea). Luke discusses his thoughts on side characters in Rick and Morty vs other cartoons. 

BONUS EPISODE! Preview of Gabe and Luke’s next podcast, “Another Lousy TV Podcast”!

You're not gonna eat a sandwich from a truck stop men's room are you? Eh, what's the worst thing that can happen.? Listen in as Luke and Gabe kick off part 1 of their series-wide wrap up, and discuss their overall favorite episodes of Futurama. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. On this show: Gabe and Luke discuss their painstaking processes for choosing series-wide favorites. Gabe discusses how one of his choices inspires him to be a better writer. Luke and Gabe talk about how much doing the podcast has changed their outlook on the show. Gabe shows off how he remembers more quotes from Luke’s favorite episodes than Luke does. Gabe and Luke reflect on the legacy and lasting power of the show. 

Episode 160: Series Wrap Up Part I

I'm gonna be a science-fiction hero, just like Uhura, or Captain Janeway, or Xena! Listen in as Luke and Gabe continue the ALM victory lap, and debate which  Futurama episodes are the “most” and “least” science fiction. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. On this show: Gabe and Luke lay out their definitions of science fiction. Gabe does a deep dive into the definitions of “A” and “B” stories to prove his choices for “most” sci-fi are better than Luke’s. Luke debates Gabe’s second choice for 10 minutes, referencing at least 3 other Sci-Fi films as reference points. Luke and Gabe split the thinnest of hairs on least sci-fi episode choices. Gabe links a “backup” episode choice to Luke’s first choice episode, which Luke connects to the human condition in real life, which Gabe then links to a Simpsons episode he has memorized. 

Episode 159: Most and Least Sci-Fi Episodes

Tonight at 11 … DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!!!! Listen in as Luke and Gabe continue the ALM victory lap, and list their favorite Futurama episodes where Earth or the Universe was nearly (or actually) destroyed. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. On this show: Our crack research team submits a list of two dozen doomsday episodes to choose from. Luke and Gabe lay out their definitions as to how doom-like an episode need be to make their list. Gabe does his Morbo impression at least twice. Luke and Gabe discuss how some doomsday Futurama episodes invoke Star Wars, The Matrix, and maybe Dune. Gabe walks us through the story structure of a hero narrative, and how the Futurama writers, showrunners and voice actors give a masterclass on how to apply it to satire. 

Episode 158: Favorite Doomsday Episodes

Um, uh, sign it to Melllvar. 'Melllvar' has three Ls … I think I've done enough conventions to know how to spell 'Melllvar'. Listen in as Luke, Gabe, and special guest Izzie continue the ALM victory lap, and list their favorite Futurama one-off characters. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Follow Izzy on Instagram @izzychengart and support her on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/izzychengart/ Check out our website at almpod.com. On this show: Gabe submits a list of over 200 one-off characters to choose from. Izzie makes a compelling case for what *she* would say if she were to interact with one of her favorite one-off characters. Gabe reenacts one of Luke’s favorite impressions. Izzie and Gabe discuss how their characters do and do not overlap. Luke, Gabe and Izzie list dozens of “honorable honorable mention” one-off characters that were painful to leave off their lists. 

Episode 157: Favorite One-Off Characters

Amazing! Some dumb bastard has nearly a million other dumb bastards following his every twit! Listen in as Luke, Gabe, and special guest Taylor continue the ALM victory lap, and list their favorite Futurama antagonists. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. On this show: Gabe bets that he knows exactly what Luke’s list will be. He winds up being half right. Taylor presents a compelling case for a surprising antagonist character. Luke, Taylor, and Gabe draw parallels between antognists in The Simpsons and Futurama. Gabe walks through why one of his favorite antagonist character is best expressed as the reflection of those around him. Gabe, Taylor, and Luke all discuss how the quality of the voice acting makes Futurama antagonists unique in the world of television. 

Episode 156: Favorite Antagonists

O’ cruel fate, to be thusly boned! Ask not for whom the bone bones—it bones for thee! Listen in as Luke and Gabe continue the ALM victory lap, and list their favorite “Holy Trinity” (Fry, Bender and Leela focused) episodes of Futurama. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. On this show: Luke thinks that Star Trek originated the term “Holy Trinity”. Gabe disputes this. Gabe and Luke debate the definition of “Holy Trinity” episode, and whether the cause and solution to the conflict need originate from Fy, Bender or Leela. Gabe makes a bunch of rules about his choosing process, then breaks at least one of them. Luke and Gabe discuss how Bender, Fry and Leela’s relationships have all evolved through the series. Gabe slams Luke for forgetting that the distance of 1 million cubits had been discussed on the show before. 

Episode 155: Favorite “Holy Trinity” Episodes

You make a persuasive argument, Fry! Listen in as Luke and Gabe continue the ALM victory lap, and re-discuss the pilot episode of Futurama, Space Pilot 3000. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. The FOR MOLLY #1-4 Kickstarter is going on right now and ends Friday August 6th. Check out the campaign here http://kck.st/2VF2xpY and join the adventure! Read FOR MOLLY #1 at http://gabechengcomics.com/formolly/ and follow FOR MOLLY on Twitter/Instagram @gabechengcomics and on Facebook facebook.com/formollycomic/ Episode Synopsis: A down-on-his-luck pizza delivery guy is accidentally frozen on New Year's Eve 1999, and wakes up in 2999. On this show: Gabe and Luke discuss how the podcast has changed since the first episode, and re-analyze the Pilot with the new format. Gabe talks about how each of the characters begin their journeys, and how much we’ve learned about them by analyzing every episode. Luke re-realizes how much of Futurama is New York jokes, and gets on his soapbox about how crowded it is on the L train. Gabe and Luke discuss all the little Easter eggs we now know, given that we’ve analyzed every episode Gabe gets to meet his favorite tertiary character again. 

Episode 154: Space Pilot 3000 Redux

A special bonus episode of the podcast about Gabe's comic FOR MOLLY. FOR MOLLY is a modern fantasy comic written by Another Lousy Millennium co-host Gabe Cheng. The FOR MOLLY #1-4 Kickstarter is going on right now and ends Friday August 6th. Check out the campaign here http://kck.st/2VF2xpY and join the adventure! Read FOR MOLLY #1 at http://gabechengcomics.com/formolly/ and follow FOR MOLLY on Twitter/Instagram @gabechengcomics and on Facebook facebook.com/formollycomic/ On this show: Luke's comment about world building in FOR MOLLY leads to a discussion about how Gabe views his own writing. Luke asks Gabe which he's going to miss more, writing FOR MOLLY or podcasting about Futurama? Gabe tells Luke about something that might encourage Another Lousy Millennium listeners to read FOR MOLLY. 

BONUS EPISODE! Don't Miss Out on FOR MOLLY #4!

A robot! With a catchphrase! Listen in as Luke and Gabe start the ALM victory lap, and discuss Simpsorama - The Futurama / Simpsons Crossover Episode. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. Episode Synopsis: The Simpsons meet the Planet Express crew, who have come to Springfield in the present to stop them from destroying the future. On this show: Gabe schools Luke on Simpsons lore and in-canon geography. The purpose of this show is not to rewrite Futurama, so Gabe pitches an alternate plot line. Luke talks about the equations etched into Bender’s chest compartment. Gabe and Luke debate with crossover pairings work the best. Gabe discusses comparative Simpsons vs Futurama fandom 

Episode 153: Simpsorama - The Futurama Simpsons Crossover Episode

He looks kind of sick. What have you been feeding him? Uh, some stuff I made. Listen in as Luke and Gabe discuss their least favorite episode, and favorite quotes, of Futurama Season 10. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. On this show: Luke goes into a brief history of Isaac Asimov and how that influences one of his favorite quotes Gabe does his way better impression of tertiary characters than Luke Gabe points out how some excellent voice acting influenced his quote choices Luke understands and respects Gabe’s least favorite episode … but disagrees severely Gabe and Luke discuss how some quoted characters haven’t changed *at all* after 10 seasons. 

Episode 152: Season 10 Wrap Up Part II

Someone save me! I made a rope from my clothes, but then this fire started. Listen in as Luke and Gabe list their favorite episodes of Futurama Season 10. Part II (favorite quotes) coming in 2 weeks! Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. On this show: Luke and Gabe list their 3 favorite episodes and honorable mentions for Season 10. Gabe and Luke disagree mightily on their top 3 of their lists Gabe is shocked that Luke and himself overlap for one of their favorites. Gabe pitches an alternate ending for two of the three episodes. Gabe is shocked for his #1 episode and drills holes in Luciano’s #1 choice. Luke does the same for Gabe. 

Episode 151: Season 10 Wrap Up Part I

Remember this place, Leela? Yep. The moon. It’s been here for quite a while. Listen in as Luke and Gabe discuss the series finale of Futurama. Season 10, Episode 13: Meanwhile. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. Episode Synopsis: Professor Farnsworth invents a button that can take a person 10 seconds back in time, inadvertently causing major consequences. On this show: Luke and Gabe discuss why Luna Park doesn’t have a force field around it. Luke walks through the genius of how “the button” is constructed as a plot device Gabe links this episode to the other “ending” episodes of Futurama: “The Devils Hands are Idle Playthings”, “Overclockwise”, and “Into the Wild Green Yonder”. Gabe pitches an alternate ending Luke and Gabe reflect on the ending of Futurama, and discuss what comes next for ALM 

Episode 150: Meanwhile

Man, you are irredeemably evil. Together we shall rule the galaxy! Listen in as Luke, Gabe, and special guest Taylor discuss Futurama Season 10, Episode 12: Stench and Stenchibility. Follow us on Twitter @ALMPod or on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod/. Check out our website at almpod.com. Episode Synopsis: Zoidberg's budding romance with a flower shop owner who cannot smell his unpleasant odor is tested when he's given the opportunity to give her a nose transplant. On this show: Taylor and Gabe quote some show called “The Simpsons” for like 5 minutes, Luke understands little Luke points out his hypothesis as to why the garbage truck loads the dumpster backwards Gabe, Luke, and Taylor discuss the odd tap-dancing B-story, and whether Bender is uncharacteristic in his cruelty Gabe discusses what it’s like to watch this episode having never seen Game of Thrones Lots of jokes about New Jersey, from basically everyone. 

Episode 149: Stench and Stenchibility

Luciano Cheng and Gabriele Cheng, two lifelong fans of Futurama, give a heartfelt and comedic fan's review of one episode a week. Check out our website at almpod.com Reach out to us on twitter @almpod Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/almpod

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Another Lousy Millennium: A Futurama Fan Podcast

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