Ep 206 - S8E7: Ricker than Fiction

With only a few more episodes left, can Rick and Morty tell us how James Gunn can better use a story circle? Let's discuss! Semi Pertinent NewsComic Con Announcement?  Based on last year’s timing, we should hear something this week.  Fingers crossed!‘Rick and Morty’ Boss on How James Gunn and Zack Snyder Agreed to Parody Themselves and Their Dueling ‘Superman’ Takes (EXCLUSIVE)https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/rick-and-morty-james-gunn-zack-snyder-guest-star-how-1236447096/“They were good sports,” said “Rick and Morty” exec producer Scott Marder. “Both of those guys sort of implied that this is the show they watch when they have downtime.Series co-creator Dan Harmon also got excited about the idea of both Gunn and Snyder showing up — and joined in to write that “Superman” dialogue between the two. “When he heard that they were on board and they were coming in, he sort of cracked his knuckles and wanted to make sure the episode lived up to and was worthy of them, having to deliver those lines,” Marder saidDan Harmon Social Media MinuteAvocado RantsMAIN THANG - S8E7 Ricker than FictionEpisode DetailsAir Date: 7/6/2025Written by: Rob SchrabDirected by: Douglas Einar OlsenGuest Stars: James Gunn & Zack SnyderBroh-nopsis: Rick and Morty write the next installment of their favorite movie franchise.  Pure cinema, broh. Our Synopsis: Harmon won’t stop promoting his story circle in this one.  We get it, Dan! Love you Schrab. DiscussionTitle Reference: Title can be a reference to the Marc Foster movie with Will Ferrell from 2006 or the 1994 album from Bad Religion featuring the songs Infected and a re-recording of 21st Century Digital Boy (which has their original version on the 1990 album, Against the Grain)ThemeMovie franchises and the lack of creativity in HollywoodComic Book MoviesFast and FuriousTransformersLots of jokes about the writing process and inside humor that might be more funny the closer you get to HollywoodNot the first time we have gone down this road (Story Train as a prime example)Favorite BitsReintroducing each character in the 9th movieDon’t just stand there Redwood! Shoot him!Rick and Morty being whiny fans “You’re ruining my childhood!, which is still ongoing”Movie-lizer“Invented it during the title sequence.”“Citizen Kane doesn’t strike again”“I’m 14, I’ve never seen Citizen Kane!”The Movie-lizer “Last Action Hero’d” us. The 2007 Kia SpectraThe on-screen story circleMaximum Velocitree 3: Tell No Lies (the one where they bring George Washington back to life)Zombie Thistle turning Morty into a cactus The entire Snyder/Gunn chat in the WB CommissaryWas the portal green?Samantha the Hench-weedKeeps calling Morty “mother”James Gunn doing the wife voice to Jerry (and the fact that a professional writer like him comes up with “Come into the kitchen for some lemonade)“Lunch is ruined!” At the start of the prison riotSon of Thistle’s Twit-tok (I’mma doomsdayin’)Shoulda listened to Snyder (when the machine is too heavy)“Then, as fate would have it…”The NYC action sequence“You saved the world from another unarmed man”“They outdone the Gunn”Why was it called a Sundae?Best/Worst PartsThe Velocitree song in the tune of Barenaked Ladies One WeekListener Suggorstions and Short OutsYouTube@anthonyBeal91So, that weird teddy bear was a throwback to ABC's of Beth. In that episode, Rick shows her all of the things she asked him to make for her. In that long list was a teddy bear with anatomically correct innards. I thought that was fantasticSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/interdimensional-rss-the-unofficial-rick-and-morty-podcast2041/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What's it like to be young and psycho? Let's ask Beth on a brand new episode of Rick and Morty! Semi Pertinent NewsRobot Chicken, Self Discovery SpecialCelebrating its 20th anniversary this yearAdult Swim’s long-running stop-motion comedy series returns with a brand-new special that takes aim at iconic reality shows and personalities from across Warner Bros. Discovery networks. “Robot Chicken: Self-Discovery Special” premieres Sunday, July 20 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT on Adult Swim, and will be available to stream the following day on Max.Dan Harmon Social Media MinuteTaco LawyerMAIN THANG - S8E6 - The CuRicksous Case of Bethjamin ButtonEpisode DetailsAir Date: 6/29/2025Written by: Heather Anne Campbell & Jess LacherDirected by: Eugene HuangBroh-nopsis: The brohs goes to a theme park Rick loves. Beth and Space Beth stay behind and regress or something. Our Synopsis: Being a working Mom is hard, but being a psychotic 10 year old is worse. DiscussionTitle Reference: The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonThemeBeth’s tragic childhoodEarth Stereotypes Social MediaPATREON! https://www.patreon.com/apatheticEnthusiasmInstagram: @RickandMortyPodcast / @RickandMortyPodBluesky: Rickandmortypod.nsky.socialX: @RickandMortyPodEmail: [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/interdimensional-rss-the-unofficial-rick-and-morty-podcast2041/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Heyyyyy! Halfway through the season and we're going on some kind of rodent race!Semi Pertinent NewsSmiling Friends S3 coming this fallAnd on contract for seasons 4 and 5Dan Harmon Social Media MinuteNeil on Joe Rogan (Bluesky)MAIN THANG - S8E5 Cryo Mort a RickverEpisode DetailsAir Date: 6/22/2025Written by: Nick RutherfordDirected by: Fill Marc SagadracaBroh-nopsis: Broh! Rick and Morty wanna rob a ship in cryosleep. But people are light sleepers, broh.Our Synopsis: One second you’re robbing a cryo ship and the next second you are involved in class warfare. Tale as old as timeSocial MediaPATREON! https://www.patreon.com/apatheticEnthusiasmInstagram: @RickandMortyPodcast / @RickandMortyPodBluesky: Rickandmortypod.nsky.socialX: @RickandMortyPodEmail: [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/interdimensional-rss-the-unofficial-rick-and-morty-podcast2041/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We get suppppper special guests Harry Belden and Ian Cardoni, the voice actors from Rick and Morty! Semi Pertinent NewsNone other than us getting to hang out with these guys! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/interdimensional-rss-the-unofficial-rick-and-morty-podcast2041/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week's new episode, The Last Temptation of Jerry, teaches us a valuable lesson about Easter.Semi Pertinent NewsInterview with Ian and Harry!Sneak peek, check out the full interview in a special bonus episode! Reddit Post of the Weekhttps://www.reddit.com/r/rickandmorty/comments/1l9rhl3/good_time_to_be_a_rick_and_morty_fan/Rick and Morty renewed through 2029, Season 12! 100 years! Announced previously somewhere but it was the Annecy film festivalLeather_Werewolf5050MAIN THANG - S8E4 The Last Temptation of JerryEpisode DetailsAir Date: 6/15/2025Written by: Heather Anne CampbellDirected by: Douglas Einar OlsenGuest Stars: Heather Anne Campbell, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Eric Bauza, Kotomi, Echo Kellum, Albro Lundy, and Ryan RidleyBroh-nopsis: Broh is risen. The Smiths learn the true meaning of Easter. Kind of. BrohOur Synopsis: Ah yes, the true meaning of EasterDiscussion:Favorite BitsThemesBrandon REALLLLY likes PrometheusSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/interdimensional-rss-the-unofficial-rick-and-morty-podcast2041/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Yee haw, it's time for a little western style action on a new episode! Semi Pertinent NewsHarry and Ian Livestream Autograph Signinghttps://www.streamily.com/rickandmortyLive stream with the actors as they sign prints and pops and talk about the show7/13/25 at 9pm ESTReddit post of the weekhttps://www.reddit.com/r/rickandmorty/comments/1l4sn9z/full_heart_full_chargemika_ex_2366Dan Harmon Social Media MinuteMeeseeks box in Satisfactory (@danharmon on IG)Main Thang - S8E3: The Rick, The Mort & the UglyEpisode DetailsAir Date: 6/8/2025Written by: Albro Lundy, James Siciliano, and Michael KellnerDirected by: Brian KaufmanBroh-nopsis: Some guys wanna rebuild the citadel, broh. Seems like a bad idea, broh. Yeehaw stuff, broh.Our Synopsis: A citadel episode in the style of a westernDiscussionTitle Reference: The Good, The Bad, and The UglyThemeFavorite BitsSocial MediaPATREON! https://www.patreon.com/apatheticEnthusiasmInstagram: @RickandMortyPodcast / @RickandMortyPodBluesky: Rickandmortypod.nsky.socialX: @RickandMortyPodEmail: [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/interdimensional-rss-the-unofficial-rick-and-morty-podcast2041/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a little father/daughter adventuring on an all new Rick and Morty episode, Vawlkyrick! Semi Pertinent NewsDan Harmon and the South Park rulehttps://bleedingcool.com/tv/rick-and-morty-co-creator-dan-harmon-explains-shows-south-park-rule/Reddit Post of the Weekhttps://www.reddit.com/r/rickandmorty/comments/1kxuhcm/to_anybody_not_enjoying_the_season_8_premiere/Main Thang - S8E2: ValkyrickEpisode DetailsAir Date: 6/1/2025Written by: Scott MarderDirected by: Jacob HairGuest Stars: Stephen RootBroh-nopsis: Space Beth calls her dad for a ride, brohOur Synopsis: Rick and Beth tag team up for a Dad and daughter adventureDiscussionTitle Reference: Valkyrie (2008) - Tom Cruise movie about an assasination plot to kill HitlerThemeAssassinating Rick finding common ground to carry out a mission with Space BethWorking with the Gronflamites (peace with the federation?)Favorite BitsSocial MediaPATREON! https://www.patreon.com/apatheticEnthusiasmInstagram: @RickandMortyPodcast / @RickandMortyPodBluesky: Rickandmortypod.nsky.socialX: @RickandMortyPodEmail: [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/interdimensional-rss-the-unofficial-rick-and-morty-podcast2041/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to the first episode of Season 8, Summer of All Fears! By the way, it's our 200th episode!Semi Pertinent NewsHappy Memorial Day to all our listeners! We don’t know the news because we took the weekend off!Main Thang - S8E1: Summer of All FearsEpisode DetailsAir Date: 2025-05-25Written by: Jess LacharDirected by: Fill Marc SagadracaBroh-nopsis: Full hearts broh, Full Charge, BrohDiscussionTitle Reference: Sum of all Fears - (a 2002 movie about a 1991 Tom Clancy novel)ThemeUsing a Matrix to punish your grandkidsNever steal someone’s phone charger without askingGrowing up too fast?A-plotLife after the matrixB-plotInside the Matrix flashbacksFavorite BitsReturn of the mindblower gunAdult Summer’s passive aggression towards BethMorty’s matrix jail cell had a poster from ShawshankCharger puns and incorporating chargers into so many props/backgroundsThe Regrahc Device (Sucks the charge right out of a man)Rick’s Matrix that punishes him for putting people in a matrix“Full hearts, full charge”The tank snorkelThe tip screen on the radioactive material“Ugh send a text”Santa Fe middle-aged coven post creditsBest/Worst PartsThe live-die-repeat bit during the war scenesSocial MediaPATREON! https://www.patreon.com/apatheticEnthusiasmInstagram: @RickandMortyPodcast / @RickandMortyPodBluesky: Rickandmortypod.nsky.socialX: @RickandMortyPodEmail: [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/interdimensional-rss-the-unofficial-rick-and-morty-podcast2041/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Season 8 is nigh! We have a spoiler-free discussion about some of the first episodes of the season! Semi Pertinent NewsSeason 8 Official TrailerRick and Morty | Season 8 Official Trailer #2 | adult swimDan Harmon Social Media MinuteYoung GroceriesMain Thang - Season 8 Early Screener ReviewDiscussion OverviewWe got to watch four episodesBack to basicsWhat are we missingFavorite of the episodes we got to watchOverall ThoughtsSocial MediaPATREON! https://www.patreon.com/apatheticEnthusiasmInstagram: @RickandMortyPodcast / @RickandMortyPodBluesky: Rickandmortypod.nsky.socialX: @RickandMortyPodEmail: [email protected] this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/interdimensional-rss-the-unofficial-rick-and-morty-podcast2041/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We bring you a super special episode about new opening credits and a special interview from a guest in Germany!?!Semi Pertinent NewsEpisode Opening SequenceA glimpse of the new episodes? Which are real? Which are fake?Thumb wrestling Goat FamilySpock eared mortyNimbus kissTetrisDan Harmon Social Media MinuteIf I could say one thing to my 26 year old self I guess it would be YOU WILL ACHIEVE TRANSTEMPORAL COMMUNICATION AND THE IMPULSE TO USE IT THIS WAY SAYS A LOT ABOUT YOU AND NONE OF IT IS GOODMAIN THANG - Animation Festival CoverageA super special thanks to Ulja for interviewing Mark Taynton, Head of Adult Swim EMEA!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/interdimensional-rss-the-unofficial-rick-and-morty-podcast2041/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy