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553. Like Razorblade Pie: “Repent, Harlequin!” Said the Ticktockman (Feat. Alex Schmidt)
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 “‘Repent,...
552. Directorpiece Theatre: How Love Actually Tries Very Hard Not to Ruin Christmas
Adam and Abe talk about 2003’s Love Actually. They pick apart the general tactics of Christmas movies and how the director distracts and emphasizes beats in order to make you feel things.Features:Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganzAbe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMightySupport Smal...
551. Escape from the Multicurse: The Matrix
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 ...
550. Spielboys! - War Horse
Sit and listen to the sweet sound of the boys talkin’ bout the ‘berg. Here’s our two hour episode about 2011’s War Horse!This series will alternate releases between the Small Beans network and the Gamefully Unemployed network. To receive all episodes, patronize both channels.Features:Abe Epp...
549. Frame Rate: The Thin Red Line (Feat. Adam Ganser)
Our three boys sit down to talk about the meditative filmmaking of Terrence Malick. They discuss its comparison to Saving Private Ryan, the metaphoric sequences of the film, and why Woody Harrelson blew up his butt.Features:Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganzMichael Swaim: https://twitter.c...
548. Star Trek: The Next Futurama 39 - The Luck of the Fryrish
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 what’s happening on twitter right now, whether or not Kirk would be into talking about cancel culture,...
547. Kings of King: 1408
Abe and Mike discuss the John Cusack vehicle, 1408! It’s about a haunted hotel room and features a tiny Samuel L. Jackson! Let’s see how it ranks with other King adaptations!Features:Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORPAbe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMightyCheck our store to buy...
Random Interview With Mike
A YouTuber called Pure Kino who mostly breaks down episodes of Breaking Bad kindly invited Swaim on to chat about his career, passions, and influences. Watch it if you wanna, turkeys!
More Bean For Your Buck (Join Our Discord!)
Hey! If you're reading this, please know that you're more than welcome to join the Small Beans Discord server by clicking on the above link. We used to reserve this right for Patrons, but we've decided to open it up freely to the public in light of social media proving unreliable as a wa...
546. Like Razorblade Pie: Paladin of the Lost Hour (Feat. Griffin Rowell)
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 “Paladin of...
Michael Describes Pornography III: Michael Describes Music
Episode 3 of a series we've always been running, so we're not sure why you thought there wasn't one in the works. There always was, there always has been. Episode 1. Episode 2.
545. Bewilderments & Scientifics: Warp Drive (Feat. Dr. Lt. Commander Brad Spineman)
This week the professor discusses the reality of warp drive. We are blessed to have with us a representative of NASA who is not a robot and won’t be killed for his findings.Features:Professor Scott Bug: https://twitter.com/profscottbugMichael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORPCody Johnston: htt...
544. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: The Album You’d Eliminate from History
BONUS EPISODE! Just for the real G’s! This episode is about what album you’d remove from history. Maggie is a self-described anti-”deletionist.” Adam has no problem with this.If you patronize us, feel free to email us suggestions for episodes at any time at magsandganz@gmail.com.Adam Ganser:...
543. Frame Rate - American Movie (Feat. Cody Ziglar)
Cody Ziglar (She-Hulk, Futurama, Rick & Morty) joins the boys to navigate American Movie, the documentary of fiercely independent filmmaker Mark Borchardt. The three discuss their own artistic journeys and what makes this story hilarious, sad, and beautiful.Features:Cody Ziglar: https://www.instagra...
542. Directorpiece Theatre: How Good Directing Can Hurt A Movie (Dark Water)
Adam and Abe talk about 2005’s Dark Water (starring Jennifer Connelly and John C. Reilly) and how the style and artistic interest of the director were at odds with the overly conventional plot, making for some great scenes in an ultimately forgettable movie. .Features:Adam Ganser: https://twitter....
541. Escape from the Multicurse - The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
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 ...
540. Star Trek: The Next Futurama 37 - That’s Lobstertainment!
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 what’s happening on twitter right now, whether or not Kirk would be into talking about cancel culture,...
539. Frame Rate - Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (Feat. Two Draculas)
Michael Swaim and Abe Epperson have been turned into undead creatures of the night but that does not stop this spooktacular Halloween podcast on Hotel Transylvania 3.Features:Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORPAbe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMightySupport Small Beans and access Add...
538. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: Parents’ Album
We have another patron-chosen episode! This episode reveals the album each host inherited from their parents. Also, they decipher the mystery of whether or not Maggie has “cat scratch fever.”Vote every month on our poll for the topic of the next episode! Email us suggestions for episodes at mags...
537. Like Razorblade Pie: Deathbird (Feat. Griffin Rowell)
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 “Deathbird...
536. Shooting Threes: How To Train Your Dragon 2
Our precious little boy is back! Bridgett and Sarah discuss How To Train Your Dragon 2 and fan favorite: Toothless. We’re two-thirds of the way through the franchise and will be back with HTTYD3 next month!Features:Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweetsSarah Griffith: https://twitt...
535. Kings of King: The Mangler
KOK IS BACK! Season 2 of Kings of King returns with the terrible cult film The Mangler. Abe and Mike discuss the film’s outrageous choices, the problems created by having a laundry machine as a villain, and its rank among other King tales.Features:Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORPAbe E...
534. Frame Rate - Mad Max: Fury Road (Feat. John Borba)
We covered George Miller’s Fury Road from 2015. John Borba, big bean and AAA game producer, joins us to discuss the legacy, hidden meanings, and bombastic production of one of the decade’s best.Features:John Borba: https://twitter.com/borbsauceMichael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORPAbe Epp...
Papa Bear - An Indie Comedy by Epperson & Swaim
It's a BIG BIG DAY for the Smallest of Beans. That's because the package for our indie movie PAPA BEAR is finally complete, thanks in no small part to the support and feedback of our incredible SB community. It's an indie comedy that tells the story of the time Swaim's Dad came out a...
533. Directorpiece Theatre: How Action Movies Use Your Eyes (Ip Man)
Adam and Abe talk about the film Ip Man and how a simple system like right vs. left can completely telegraph story and build your expectations.Features:Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMightyAdam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganzSupport Small Beans and access Additional Content: https:/...
532. Frame Rate: Nope (Feat. Jason Pargin)
Jason drops by to talk about 2022’s Nope! We discuss the meaning of the film, the sci-fi concepts at play, and find out that sci-fi, horror, and comedy are our favorite genres. Oh wait, we’re sci-fi, horror, and comedy writers. This makes a lot of sense now.Features:Jason Pargin: https://twitter...
531. Escape from the Multicurse: The Butterfly Effect
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 ...
530. Star Trek: The Next Futurama 35 - Bendless Love
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 who steals Mario’s hat more (condor or monkey), Michael’s upcoming Star Trek: Deep Space 9 fuck rap,...
529. Frame Rate: It’s Such a Beautiful Day (Feat. Cody Johnston)
Another Pick the Flick by our listeners! This time, we thank Cave for the suggestion of 2012’s It’s Such a Beautiful Day! Cody jumps in the Frame Rate chair and we all discuss the sonder and existentialism of Don Hertzfeldt’s stick figures. I’m in pain!Features:Cody Johnston: https://twitter...
528. Spielboys! - A.I. Artificial Intelligence
Sit and listen to the sweet sound of the boys talkin’ bout the ‘berg. This episode Abe and Tom talk about 2001’s A.I. Artificial Intelligence!This series will alternate releases between the Small Beans network and the Gamefully Unemployed network. To receive all episodes, patronize both channe...
