Beating a Dead Horse
201 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsA weekly podcast talking about your favorite (and least favorite) characters who bit it in movies, video games, TV shows and more.
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The Lighthouse - This Movie is Gaslighting Us
November 07, 2019 16:55 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBEver been so uncertain about a movie, you can't trust the things you saw with your own eyes? Yeah, that's The Lighthouse. Its real good, but also what?
Dead Space - Dismembering a SciFI Horror Classic
October 31, 2019 15:57 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBAw dip, it's a second live game episode! We BOTH played Dead Space and honestly loved it. But, ten years later, does it hold up as a horror experience, or just a fun one?
The Shining - The Jack Torrance in All of Us
October 17, 2019 15:55 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBThis week we're talking about Kubrick's take on The Shining and delve into the mind of the creative. We also apologize for being said creative.
Joker - Boring and/or Brilliant
October 10, 2019 15:55 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBWhelp, here we are, joining the D I S C O U R S E. One of us is excited, the other would like to leap from this conversation as quickly as possible.
Silent Hill 2 - Sick and Incomplete
October 03, 2019 16:20 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBThis week we have another live episode! We're talking the horror classic Silent Hill 2, and in honor of how sick and twisted that game is, we're both sick! Hooray!
The Dark Knight - A Serious Discussion
September 19, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBThis week we're looking at one of Jackson's favorite movies in preparation for JOKER. Does it hold up? Absolutely. Does Sean find flaws with it anyway? Also yes. Does Jackson go off about themes? Again, yes.
IT Chapter 2: Control C, Control V.
September 12, 2019 15:53 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThis week, we're talking IT Chapter 2 and honestly, you can probably just copy and paste our discussion from IT Chapter 1 and be fine. Oh, except we also talk about Battleship this time, so it's not completely the same.
Clue - Where Everything is Made Up and Whodunnit Doesn't Matter
September 05, 2019 15:50 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBThis week, we dive into one of Sean's favorite movies and talk all about the cult classic Clue! Why did it bomb when it released, how does the gimmick work, why we need that gimmick again and more!
Metal Wolf Chaos XD - Believe In Your Own Justice!
August 29, 2019 15:50 - 53 minutes - 49 MBMetal Wolf Chaos XD is a Japanese developed game where you play as the President of the United States in a mech and destroy a good chunk of the country. So, of course, we're gonna play that! And then talk about it!
Serenity - A Heated Debate
August 22, 2019 15:50 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBThis week we bring you our most heated episode to date. Unfortunately, we can't say anything more than that because its a huge spoiler, but trust us. Its a good one.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark - Pretend we titled this something inflammatory for clicks
August 15, 2019 15:50 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThis week, we're telling Scary Stories! Jackson brings a new segment to the show, we talk all about jump scares, and of course, we can't not talk about YA content with this!
Hobbs and Shaw - The Silly and the Serious
August 08, 2019 16:36 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBThis week, we're changing things up. Sean has some experience with the series, while Jackson is brand spanking new. So how does Hobbs and Shaw hold up? Pretty damn well, honestly.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood - Magnum Opus or Magnum Nopus
August 01, 2019 15:50 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBThis week Sean watched his first Tarantino movie and learns it shouldn't have been this one. All the while Jackson talks about how this fits into Tarantino's canon
The Lion King(s) - In the Valley, the Uncanny Valley
July 25, 2019 15:50 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBThis week, we're comparing the two Lion King movies! We dive into why the new one looks so uncomfortable, how visual storytelling works and we get a BaDH first!
Rogue One: Redux - Our ONE HUNDRED EPISODE special!
July 23, 2019 17:30 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBHoly crap, we've released 100 episodes and to celebrate, we're redoing the first episode we ever recorded! And, as a bonus, we're actually releasing the first episode we ever recorded to our Patrons! It's a Rogue One day!
Midsommar - Get this man an editor!
July 18, 2019 15:50 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBWe're back, and we're talking Midsommar! We had huge amounts of respect for Ari Aster's last film Hereditary, so how does his followup stack up?
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony - One Last Go Around
July 04, 2019 15:50 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBThis month, we conclude our journey through the world of Danganronpa. Resident Dangan fan and lore guy Tom joins us to tell us things we may have missed while we run the cases back, one last time.
Toy Story Four - A Valid Existence?
June 27, 2019 15:45 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBThe big question of the week is whether Toy Story 4 validates its own existence, or if it just feels like a hollow cash grab. Plus, Sean dives into darkness!
The Wind Rises - History and Culture
June 20, 2019 15:45 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBWhoops, guess the dead do die because we're talking about The Wind Rises instead!
Godzilla: King of the Monsters - Joker of Everything
June 13, 2019 16:47 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBJackson returns to the podcast this week to talk about the new Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Its an overwhelmingly okay movie with an overwhelming number of ideas, none of which stand out particularly well.
An Analytical Look At The Most Important Video In Our Time
June 06, 2019 16:30 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBJackson is gone this week, so Sean takes it upon himself to deliver a heartfelt analysis of one of the most important pieces of media to arrive in the 21st century. Context: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maAFcEU6atk
Brightburn - The Wasps and the Bees
May 30, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBThis week we talk about what might be this year's Hurricane Heist. It's.... not great. It's functional, but there's a LOT wrong with it. Check out Sheehan Hannan's article about Why We Need Superman Now Also Sean's stupid video.
Final Fantasy VII - A Fresh Experience, 20 Years Later
May 23, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBThis month's BaDH live was all about Final Fantasy VII, a game neither of us had actually played before. So how does it hold up to fresh players, 20 years down the road? Surprisingly well, actually!
Detective Pikachu - Jokes and Charm
May 16, 2019 16:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBThis week we're chatting the incredibly fun Detective Pikachu!
The Princess Bride - A Mother's Day Special
May 09, 2019 16:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBOn this very special episode, we've brought our very own mothers on to discuss The Princess Bride. And honestly, this reveals more about who we are then we really want to admit.
Avengers Endgame: Death and Pacing
May 02, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBThe Endgame has arrived, and with it we return to the MCU for perhaps the last time on this podcast. Is it a solid conclusion? Does it ring less hollow than Infinity War? What impact does any (potential) death have on the MCU and the real world? All this and more!
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair - Mob Psycho 100 II: Sons of Liberty
April 25, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBIt's another live recording! This month we continue our dive into the Danganronpa Trilogy with Goodbye Despair. Is it as good as the first? Are the characters as memorable? Will Jackson ever stop referencing Metal Gear Solid?
Pet Sematary - Context Matters (With Hayli!)
April 18, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBThis week, we have the wonderful Hayli join us for Pet Sematary! ...and then Sean immediately tells her how much he doesn't like the movie she picked. But hey, a spirited debate follows with a really solid defense of Pet Sematary!
Shazam - Charmingly Enjoyable
April 11, 2019 16:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBYou know what - we'll say it. Shazam is good. Really good. So listen to us talk about how much we liked it before we descend into the business talk we always do every time a superhero movie comes out.
Mob Psycho 100 II - A Love Letter From Jackson
April 04, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBThis week, we (Jackson) are (is) talking about the wonderful Mob Psycho 100 II. Jackson dives into the themes and ideas while Sean occasionally makes fun of him. Its a great show though.
Beating a Dead Horse Update #1
April 03, 2019 17:00 - 9 minutes - 8.56 MBWe've got some big news today! First, we'll occasionally have update episodes, just to keep y'all up to date with what we're doing. Second, Patreon! We've launched a Patreon! We'll be using this Patreon to keep producing ad-free episodes, as well as a way to produce MORE episodes! Check it out over at Patreon.com/BaDHCast Third, Rebranding! We're going to start doing light rebranding, just to keep our identity more in line with our content, so stay tuned for more on that! Finally, Gue...
Life After Death - Fallen Kingdom: Jurassic Park 2
April 01, 2019 16:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBThe Good, Christian Podcast returns, replacing the usual drivel and aggressively anti-God Beating a Dead Horse. This year we take a calm, analytical look at the masterpiece that is Fallen Kingdom: Jurassic Park 2. [This episode is a joke and nothing within should be taken as fact. Opinions expressed are done so in satire and should not be seen as serious.]
US - A Half-Hearted Discussion about a Great Movie
March 28, 2019 16:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBSo US is really freaking good, right? And yet somehow, we ended up with not a lot to say about it. We talk about what we feel the themes are, where the movie may fall short and the incredible performances. And yet....
NieR: Automata - Finding Meaning in War
March 21, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 68 MBIt's another video game episode, which means it was another live episode! We talked about NieR: Automata and the overarching themes of life, mortality and finding purpose in war. And we did it live at twitch.tv/helpless_skippy! We do this around the third Tuesday of every month so if you wanna add your voice to the Q&A, come join us next month for Danganronpa 2: Trigger Happy Havoc!
Leprechaun - Beating a Drunk Horse!
March 17, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBHappy St. Patrick's Day! We have THE most original gift for you: 2 white dudes. With a podcast. Drinking. And talking about Leprechaun. You're welcome, internet!
Alita: Battle Angel - The Movie with No Audience
March 07, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBThis week we're talking about Alita and, despite what our title may suggest, we didn't hate it. Heck, Jackson even liked it. We're just kind of confused by it, though.
ROMA - The Banality of Death
February 28, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBThis week, we take a far more serious look at ROMA, the incredible work that went into it and the overwhelming banality of death. Plus a brief discussion of chickens.
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc - Shootey Refutey Live
February 21, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBIts the first show we recorded live! We talked about the characters we loved, the people we'll miss and the deaths that hurt us the most. Join us every month for our live video game discussions!
BlacKkKlansman - Oops! All Racists!
February 14, 2019 17:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBWhen BlacKkKlansman came out, Jackson was out of the country. Which was a bummer, cus we really wanted to talk about it. Thankfully, it got nominated for Best Picture in the Oscars so hey, here we are!
Velvet Buzzsaw - A Satire that Kiiiiinda works
February 07, 2019 17:00 - 55 minutes - 50.3 MBIts another divisive episode! Sean talks at length about why the movie doesn't work, and Jackson defends the good with all his might. Also, Jackson dives into the man who may have inspired the premise of the movie!
Alien Covenant - The Highs and Lows
January 31, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBIts the last episode of out Alien month, and man is it a doozy. Sean makes some harsh accusations while Jackson is far more forgiving of COVENANT's more.... questionable choices. Plus, our final rankings of the Alien series!
Prometheus - The Second Best ALIEN movie? Yup.
January 24, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBSean's dropping the hot takes - Is PROMETHEUS the second best ALIEN movie? He thinks so. References - Patrick (H) Willems: SHUT UP ABOUT PLOT HOLES
Alien: Resurrection - Let Chris Hemsworth Hang Dong
January 17, 2019 17:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBWe're kind of burying the lede with this one, as we have a real conversation about Alien: Resurrection full of real debate and stimulating conversation. But also come to an important realization. #LetChrisHemsworthHangDong
Alien 3 - Alien Month begins with a deeply flawed movie!
January 10, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBAlien month begins! Sean is already exhausted, Jackson adopts a new identity while defending Alien 3 and we talk morality shifts from one Alien movie to the next. Also apologies for the audio quality on Jackson's end - We're setting up new microphones and some issues may be present, but it should be solved by next week.
2018 Recap and the Second Annual Horsies
January 03, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBWe've done it. Its officially an annual award ceremony! And we're talking about our favorite movies, the saddest deaths, the most pointless deaths, the Person Burgers and more!
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians - Hooray for Santy Claus
December 24, 2018 17:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBMerry Christmas! This week's episode comes early, and with the hearty recommendation that you should all watch Santa Claus Conquers the Martians this season!
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse - The Best Individual Spider-Man Movie
December 20, 2018 18:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBIt's Part 2 of our Double Episode Day! We're closing our weeks long discussion of Spider-Man with the newest movie, and, just like everyone else, we freaking loved it. Shocker. Sources: MovieBob - BIG PICTURE: GWEN STACY: MARVEL'S EXQUISITE CORPSE
Spider-Man 3 and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 - We are staunch defenders of Spider-Man 3 now.
December 20, 2018 16:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBIt's Part 1 of our Double Episode Day! We feel terrible about missing this last week, so we re-recorded it just for you! Also we will defend Spider-Man 3 til the end of time. Source: MovieBob - THE BIG PICTURE: GWEN STACY: MARVEL'S EXQUISITE CORPSE
Raimi's Spider-Man 1 & 2 - A Loving Deconstruction
December 06, 2018 16:55 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBWith Into The Spider-Verse coming out in a little over a week, we're going back to the old Spideys, starting with Raimi's first two! Are they as good as we remember? (Yes.) Next week we look at the "bad" Spideys and debate which is worse: Spider-Man 3 or The Amazing Spider-Man 2!
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders - Stands and Apes and Poop, oh my!
November 29, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBYou ask, we deliver! We're back with part 3 of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, and boy do we have some hot takes. But first, Jackson's breaks down why the format may have changed and Sean wonders why he lets people drag him into this yet again.