The Novice Elitists Film Podcast

Flyin' Solo #7: Books Caleb Read in 2024 (Part Three - The Final Chapter)

Flyin' Solo soars it's way back for the last of Caleb's series looking at all the books he read in 2024. This one picks up with Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and includes several standouts such as The Lost World (1995), Woman in the Dunes, and more. Series he was following at such as Meg, Aliens, and the Thrawn Trilogy all have more entries here. What will he think of his last selection of books? Find out now!

 

What have you been reading lately? And do you have any book suggestions? Let us know over at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: "The Diamond Ray of Disappearance" (1983)

Isaac and Eric are back together yet again to discuss some more 80s animated television, this time taking look at the pilot to the 1983 series, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe!

 

This episode was recorded on Jan. 6th, 2025. 

 

Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

And follow Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements:

 

Bending the Elements: An Avatar Podcast | The Novice Elitists (podbean.com)

 

And Join Caleb, Isaac & Eric on the Romulan's Bearing Gifts Podcast:

Romulans Bearing Gifts: The Star Trek Podcast | Libsyn Directory

 

And their other movie podcast, Prognosis Negative: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative

 

You can also find Isaac & Caleb as guest hosts on The Best Picture Podcast:

The Best Picture Podcast | Libsyn Directory

TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #130 (Revisiting The Hobbit Trilogy ft. Caleb & Isaac)

Caleb and Isaac are back in the bar as Isaac interviews Caleb on his recent rewatch of Peter Jackson's Hobbit Trilogy. It had been nearly a decade since he'd seen the first two, and he'd never seen the second. What will he think this time around? Find out now!

 

This episode was recorded on July 15th, 2024.

 

Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

My Sweet Audrina & The Glass Hotel (Book Discussion)

The 2025 wave of book discussions continue as Brianna and Caleb return for this years annual look at their favorite books from the previous year! This year, Caleb has chosen the 1982 novel My Sweet Audrina and Brianna chose the 2020 novel The Glass Hotel. What will they think of these two? Find out now!

 

This episode was recorded on Feb. 18th, 2025. 

 

What was your favorite book of the year? Let your hosts know over at the thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader 

 

Find more of Brianna's adventures in reading on her joint bookstagram:

https://instagram.com/the.opposites.bookstagram?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

 

Or follow her goodreads account:

https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/31302788-brianna

TNE Speakeasy: Bonus #125 (Godzilla, Wrestling, Video Games and More! ft Isaac & Caleb)

Caleb and Isaac are back with another composite-style bonus episode, this was covering a wide range of topics! They cover some of their history with watching wrestling, as well as 70s Godzilla films, inverted controls in video games, and more! 

*Editors Note: 

The image you should be able to see with this episode is related to a segment discussing Star Wars books and the Star Wars novel timeline. 

 

This episode was recorded on April 16th, 2024. 

 

Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader

Neo Tokyo (1987)

Isaac and Caleb are back in the bar to discuss some more anime, this time kicking off a four part series covering all the anthology films featuring a short by Katsuhiro Otomo. Join us as we discuss the the 1987 anthology, Neo Tokyo! 

 

If you've not seen the film and are unable to track down a legal copy, you can watch the film here:

Neo Tokyo (1987) : Katsuhiro otomo : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

 

This episode was recorded on Jan. 13th, 2024. 

And add your name to our TNE brand petition to Discotek Media to get this film a bluray release, by sending us an email at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @Calebalexader 

(P.S. there's not actually a petition. But if you make one and need a few more signatures, I know where you can find two more!)

 

And follow Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements:

 

Bending the Elements: An Avatar Podcast | The Novice Elitists (podbean.com)

 

And Join Caleb, Isaac & Eric on the Romulan's Bearing Gifts Podcast:

Romulans Bearing Gifts: The Star Trek Podcast | Libsyn Directory

 

And their other movie podcast, Prognosis Negative: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative

 

You can also find Isaac & Caleb as guest hosts on The Best Picture Podcast:

The Best Picture Podcast | Libsyn Directory

 

Flyin' Solo #6: Books Caleb Read in 2024 (Part Two)

Caleb is back for the second part of his breakdown on the books he read in 2024! This time stepping away from his main book playlist, this time looking at the random books he tossed into the mix.

Superman: Unbound (2013) Commentary

Isaac and Caleb continue their look at Geoff Johns Brainac arc by turning their attention to the 2013 adaption of that comic, in Superman: Unbound! Will your hosts like this entry in our long running Superman series? Find out now! 

 

This episode was recorded on Apr. 29th, 2024. 

 

Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

 

And follow Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements:

 

Bending the Elements: An Avatar Podcast | The Novice Elitists (podbean.com)

 

And Join Caleb & Eric on the Romulan's Bearing Gifts Podcast:

Romulans Bearing Gifts: The Star Trek Podcast | Libsyn Directory

 

And their other movie podcast, Prognosis Negative: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative

Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964) Commentary

#23 The Monster Mash series soars back onto the TNE feed, as Isaac, Caleb and Eric arrive at another Godzilla milestone by the covering the 1964 classic, Mothra vs. Godzilla! What will your hosts think of this one? Find out now!

 

This episode was recorded on Jan 4th, 2025.

 

Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

 

And follow Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements:

 

Bending the Elements: An Avatar Podcast | The Novice Elitists (podbean.com)

 

And Join Caleb & Eric on the Romulan's Bearing Gifts Podcast:

Romulans Bearing Gifts: The Star Trek Podcast | Libsyn Directory

 

And their other movie podcast, Prognosis Negative: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative

Superman: Brainiac (2008) (Comic Book Discussion)

Caleb and Isaac make their long awaited return to their Superman series, this time arriving at the final stages of their 20 part series!

For their penultimate Comic/Adaptation pairing, we're looking at the Brainiac storyline from Geoff Johns run on Action Comics (2006-2009) that was adapted into Superman Unbound (2013). What will your hosts think of of the story here? Or how about Gary Frank's work on the art side of things? Find out now, as we begin the countdown to the end of our Superman saga!

 

This episode was recorded on Apr. 22nd, 2024. 

 

Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader

 

And follow Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements:

 

Bending the Elements: An Avatar Podcast | The Novice Elitists (podbean.com)

 

And Join Caleb & Eric on the Romulan's Bearing Gifts Podcast:

 

Romulans Bearing Gifts: The Star Trek Podcast | Libsyn Directory

 

And their other movie podcast, Prognosis Negative: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative