101 – Top 5 Video Games of 2020

At least we had video games in 2020.

It is not breaking any new ground to say 2020 was a dumpster fire. In that raging dumpster fire though, there was a small little ray of hope and escapism in the name of …video games! It is not hyperbole to say that video games provided that much needed comfort in these dark times to the entire world. And while 2020 brought out the worst in gamers (we’re looking at you The Last of Us 2/Cyberpunk entitled knuckleheads), it also brought out some real fantastic game experiences that we were able to get completely immersed in. It gave us a way to connect with family/friends digitally, in a world where we couldn’t physically see each other. So join Tuong La and ‘Sus Gamers’ Angus MacDonald, Ethan Howieson, and Matthew Whalley as they celebrate the best games of 2020!

Ep 44 – Cobrai Kai with James Beattie

Strike First, Strike Hard, No Mercy.

This week on Talkin’ Tuong, join Tuong and Sensei James Beattie as they witness a beloved 80’s movie property from their youth Crane-Kick it’s way back into pop-culture relevancy and give their non-spoiler thoughts of the first two seasons of Cobra Kai!

Ep 43 – Mulan (2020) with Whitney Chen

Let’s get down to business!

The long awaited and multiply delayed live-action remake of Mulan is finally here (for a 30 dollar cost), and has been met with VERY mixed emotions. So join Tuong La and special guest Whitney Chen as they ‘bring honour’ to the PodCavern and talk about all the things good, bad, and controversial about 2020’s Mulan!

Ep 39 – Pi (1998) with Jesse Anderson

We are all unpacked and settled into a brand new PodCavern so the fires of Talkin’ Tuong are burning once more! So join us as Tuong and special guest Jesse Anderson try to math out if Darren Aronofsky’s 1998 film Pi is any good and if it will make us as psychologically uncomfortable as 99% of his films!

84 – Top 5 Pokémon

Gotta Rank’Em All!
…okay maybe not all of them but you get the idea. For over 20 years, Pokémon is still, to this day, one of the most beloved franchises of all time. In fact in many ways, Pokémon has never been more popular – now catering to the adults who grew up with the franchise as well as the younger generation of newcomers…er trainers. From the humble beginnings of only 150 Pokémon to now 800+ there has never been a better time to rank them! So join Tuong La and Gym Leaders Samantha Leggatt, Sarah Ghadbane, and Angus MacDonald as they pit their love of Pokémon, into the Ranked Poké-Gym, to battle it out and find out what the Top 5 Best Pokemon are! 

81 – Top 5 Super Mario Games

It’s-a-me, Mario!

Mario is arguably the most iconic video game character of all time. Over the last couple decades, this pudgy little high-jumping Italian plumber has shaped the hearts and minds of gamers across the world and has consistently pushed the boundaries of what video games could be. From platforming, to party games, to karting around, to playing every conceivable sport – this one character has found ways to Nintendo-charm its way to being one of the all time greats of pop culture! So join Tuong La and Ninten-Nerds Alex Toth, Brian Costa, and Dan Foerster as they eat a power-up mushroom and storm their way through Bowser’s castle while ranking a Top 5 Super Mario games list!

E51 – Sonic the Hedgehog The Movie Re-Redesign

What’s this??? IIIITTTTSSSSS TIIIIIIIIIMMMMMEEEE!!! The Improv Punch Up is BACK!!!! Leslie and Tuong resurrect the show for a very special SONIC THEMED episode! Get ready for a brand new version of YOUR FAVOURITE HEDGEHOG just FILLED with Robots, Italian Art Knockoffs, a BUNCH of cocaine. and of course…..a BRAND NEW Re-Re- Design of Sonic! Get ready folks, cuz it gets bloody!

50 – Top 5 Video Games of 2018

Happy 50th episode to Ranked!

Big thanks to all of our listeners and guests for getting us to episode 50, we couldn’t have done it without you! 2018 was full of ups and downs in the world but if we could take one small bit of solace, at least video games were pretty awesome last year. Join Tuong La and Gaming Guru’s Angus MacDonald, Ethan Howieson, and Dan Foerster as they celebrate 2018’s year in gaming by ranking a Top 5 list!

E18 – Daddy’s Home (Aliens, Dragonball Evolution, Sonic Adventure 2)

DADDY IS BACK IN THE BUILDING! Tuong has found his way back from god knows where to Punch Up some scenes with Leslie and Angus. Join us as try to figure out the chain of command, Wolverine goes on a quest to make himself clean, and we find out once and for all who is the real faker!

Ep 2 – E3 2018, Incredibles 2, Mario Tennis Aces

Welcome to episode 2 of Talkin’ Tuong, the Live Show where your host Tuong La talks about 3 of his favorite pop culture topics in the last month with the fine folks on Facebook ! This month, Tuong gives some thought to E3 2018, gushes about Incredibles 2, and gives a live demo of Mario Tennis Aces!