SmallBeans posts
Posts: 1173
Files: 3008
580. Inside Dads: The Fugitive, and other Action Thrillers
Our new limited series with co-hosts Abe Epperson and David Bell digs deep into the internet meme of the “dad movie.” We can all probably name a dad movie, but can we isolate the tropes that really make this a bona fide film genre? Let’s find out!Features:Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/abet...
579. Frame Rate: Infinity Pool (Feat. David Bell)
Abe and Dave discuss Brandon Cronenberg’s new film Infinity Pool! It’s about murder tourism! It’s real messed up. The hosts discuss if it’s a worthy successor to Cronenberg’s first film Possessor.Features:Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMightyDavid Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHo...
578. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: The Movie I’m Embarrassed You Haven’t Seen
BONUS EPISODE! Just for the real G’s! In this episode the hosts discuss the movies that the other had not seen, which was frankly embarrassing. Both movies have now been watched so the embarrassment can now cease. Adam bought an espresso machine and then he broke it twice. Luckily, he keeps gettin...
577. Inside Dads: The American President, and other Romances
Our new limited series with co-hosts Abe Epperson and David Bell digs deep into the internet meme of the “dad movie.” We can all probably name a dad movie, but can we isolate the tropes that really make this a bona fide film genre? Let’s find out!Features:Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/abet...
576. Star Trek: The Next Futurama 45 - Roswell That Ends Well
If you forgot, this show takes a Futurama episode and thematically pairs it with an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, which works surprisingly well.This episode Michael and David discuss death, licking thumbs, and the classic Futurama episode “Roswell That Ends Well.”This show exclusive...
575. Tales from the Pit: Best Week Ever (Feat. Vanessa Guerrero)
In this episode of Tales, Michael invites friend Vanessa Guerrero to discuss their worst days they’ve ever had and how they dealt with it. The interview begins at 8:12.Features:Vanessa Guerrero: https://twitter.com/nessguerreroMichael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORPCheck our store to buy Sma...
572. Inside Dads: We Are Marshall, and other Sports Movies
Our new limited series with co-hosts Abe Epperson and David Bell digs deep into the internet meme of the “dad movie.” We can all probably name a dad movie, but can we isolate the tropes that really make this a bonafide film genre? Let’s find out!Features:Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/abeth...
573. Directorpiece Theatre: How To Make Filming Screens Dramatic (The Net)
Adam brought his dissection of how in the early days of filming computer screens directors attempted to make an otherwise boring shot more interesting. Abe and special guest Jessica Ellis (What Lies West) join in to offer their thoughts on Adam’s super sick and chill theory.Features:Jessica Ellis:...
The Failure Files: From On High
Sometimes we like to share stuff we wrote that never saw the light of day but still came out alright. One time, Michael was approached by Kevin Smith's people to write a movie treatment he supposedly read and passed on, although it's not clear at all that it actually made it to him personall...
572. Inside Dads: The Judge, and other Law Dramas
Our new limited series with co-hosts Abe Epperson and David Bell digs deep into the internet meme of the “dad movie.” We can all probably name a dad movie, but can we isolate the tropes that really make this a bonafide film genre? Let’s find out!Features:Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/abeth...
571. Like Razorblade Pie: S.R.O. (Feat. Sarah Griffith)
This show goes over the short stories of Michael’s favorite speculative fiction author and notable curmudgeon Harlan Ellison. Each episode Michael pairs (read: forces a friend to read) a short story with a guest that it “applies especially to.” This episode it’s the short story S.R.O. and th...
570. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: The Breakup Playlist
We have another patron-chosen episode! This episode covers Adam and Maggie’s playlists perfect for breakups.Vote every month on our poll for the topic of the next episode! Email us suggestions for episodes at magsandganz@gmail.com as well.Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganzMaggie Mae Fish...
What Where Mike Tho
After five delightful years of uninterrupted service, young master Michael Swaim has been forced to step back from the mic for a bit to deal with some life stuff. You may have already noticed his absence here and there, you may not, but you would have soon regardless so we thought we'd address i...
569. Frame Rate: McCabe & Mrs. Miller
Michael and Abe discuss the 1971 anti-western McCabe & Mrs. Miller directed by Robert Altman. They talk the look, vibe, and editing of one the best Altman films ever!This episode is brought to you by Andrew Marinus through the Pick the Flick patreon tier. You too can choose a movie for us to cover! ...
568. Frame Rate: Good Time (Feat. Adam Ganser)
Abe and Adam discuss 2017’s Good Time. They discuss the erratic tone, meaning, and performances of the Safdie Brother’s breakout film and how it is indicative of modern filmmaking.Features:Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMightyAdam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganzCheck our store t...
567. Rough Stuff: Crushes
What?! Rough Stuff is back?! Bridgett and Sarah return after a few years of doing other podcasts! This time we travel to Sarah’s apartment which is so crazy, like you don’t even know. But it’s the perfect spot for our co-hosts to explore the embarrassing world of crushes. We’re talking youth...
566. Star Trek: The Next Futurama 43 - Time Keeps on Slippin’
If you forgot, this show takes a Futurama episode and thematically pairs it with an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, which works surprisingly well.This episode Michael and David discuss their upbringings, their podcasting talents, why we all say “take a shit,” and the classic Futurama ...
565. Tales from the Pit: Sit Down and Shut Up (Feat. Daniel O’Brien)
In this episode of Tales, Michael invites friend and longtime collaborator Daniel O’Brien to discuss the healing properties of meditation and its role in both of their lives.Features:Daniel O’Brien: https://twitter.com/DOB_INCMichael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORPCheck our store to buy Sm...
564. Frame Rate: Bullet Train (Feat. David Bell)
Abe and Dave discuss 2022’s Bullet Train. Well, really, they talk about the genre of mystery-crime films inspired by Guy Richie and Tarantino. What makes this genre of movies compelling? What makes them fail? Abe and Dave have the answer.Features:Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMightyDavid...
563. Science or Whatever: How To Solve Climate Change (Feat. Stephen Casey)
This one is for nerds. Or people who want to be nerds.Stephen Casey, NASA machine learning and artificial intelligence researcher, sits down with us to discuss economic turmoil from a complex systems perspective. Basically, he says if the value of money is modified to be reflective of the health of ...
562. Like Razorblade Pie: On The Slab (Feat. Brooks Brown)
This show goes over the short stories of Michael’s favorite speculative fiction author and notable curmudgeon Harlan Ellison. Each episode Michael pairs (read: forces a friend to read) a short story with a guest that it “applies especially to.” This episode it’s the short story On The Slab a...
561. Kings of King: Creepshow
Abe and Mike discuss the 1982 anthology horror Creepshow! Stephen King acts in this one! The Kings discuss anthology as a form, the interesting production, and comic book vibe of the film.Features:Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORPAbe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMightySupport Smal...
560. Directorpiece Theatre: Filming Claustrophobia (30 Days Of Night)
Adam and Abe talk about 2007’s vampire horror film 30 Days of Night. They pick apart the how the director makes you feel both isolation and claustrophobia by using camera and production design.Features:Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMightyAdam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganzSuppor...
559. Escape from the Multicurse: The Wizard of Oz
Our three co-hosts are stuck in the multiverse and need to get back to their home universe. Clearly, the only way to do that is to explore our cultural obsession with multiverses, alternate timelines and parallel worlds, and tie it all into a conversation about post-modern art, pop culture, and the ...
558. Star Trek: The Next Futurama 41 - Insane in the Mainframe
If you forgot, this show takes a Futurama episode and thematically pairs it with an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, which works surprisingly well.This episode Michael and David discuss their experiences with sleep study, their aging health, and the classic Futurama episode “Insane in th...
557. Shooting Threes: How To Train Your Dragon 3
Our precious little boy is back and there’s a lady dragon in mix! Bridgett and Sarah discuss How To Train Your Dragon 3. This concludes the HTTYD trilogy. Come back soon for a new franchise next time!Features:Sarah Griffith: https://twitter.com/sk_griffithBridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/Br...
556. Frame Rate: Akira (Feat. Starline Hodge)
Join Team Weeb in celebrating 1988’s Akira! Michael, Abe, and Star discuss the film’s legacy, its style, and which telepathic Benjamin Button they are. That makes sense if you’ve watched the movie.This episode is brought to you by Andrew Marinus through the Pick the Flick patreon tier. You too...
555. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: The Movie You’re Embarrassed Made You Cry
We have another patron-chosen episode! This episode reveals the embarrassing movies that made our hosts cry. It’s a long episode because it’s been a while since we’ve caught up, okay?Vote every month on our poll for the topic of the next episode! Email us suggestions for episodes at magsandgan...
554. Frame Rate: I’m Thinking of Ending Things (Feat. Brooks Brown)
Happy New Year! Woah, 2023 has arrived! Beans! Everyone, get in here! Okay, great. Alright, everyone be quiet, we have something to say… we create avatars of each other in our minds and imprison them with expectation without their consent! Yeah! It’s depressing! Let’s all think about sads and ...
A Fortnight of Dearth
Happy Winter Holiday Corridor everyone! We're busily sewing all the beans we'll need to harvest to keep fartin' out pods over the course of 2023, and that takes about two weeks of doing. In other words, we're going to be running light for the rest of the year. That means two weeks of...
