I'm Your Buddy
125 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsA film and TV podcast hosted by best friends, Nick and William. Join us weekly as we watch imperfect but excellent works and discuss storytelling, friendship, and, in our current season, the TV show Better Call Saul!
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Episodes
Episode 122: It's Better As A Souvenir
April 22, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBThis week, we watch Better Call Saul S2E5 "Rebecca" and S2E6 "Bali Hai'i" and discuss Alex Garland's Civil War, theater etiquette, and our main characters' midpoint conflict.
Episode 121: What Ever Happened To Showmanship?
April 15, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBThis week, we watch Better Call Saul S2E3 "Amarillo" and S2E4 "Gloves Off" and discuss radical self esteem, reoccurring side characters, and Jimmy and Mike's mirroring journeys.
Episode 121: Whatever Happened To Showmanship?
April 15, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBThis week, we watch Better Call Saul S2E3 "Amarillo" and S2E4 "Gloves Off" and discuss radical self esteem, reoccurring side characters, and Jimmy and Mike's mirroring journeys.
Episode 120: I Am But A Humble Vessel
April 08, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBThis week, we start Better Call Saul Season 2 with S2E1 "Switch" and S2E2 "Cobbler" and discuss positive reinforcement, Bob Odenkirk's layered performance, and Friday Night Lights, again.
Episode 119: Kick Off Your Shoes
April 01, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBThis week, we wrap up Better Call Saul Season 1 with S1E9 "Pimento" and S1E10 "Marco" and discuss Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, how the show compares to Breaking Bad thus far, and Season 2 predictions.
Episode 118: I Could Sleep For A Decade
March 25, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBThis week, we watch Better Call Saul S1E7 "Bingo" and S1E8 "Rico" and discuss the Godzilla and King Kong movies, depressing AI, and characterization through action.
Episode 117: I Pride Myself On My Moxie
March 18, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBThis week, we watch Better Call Saul S1E5 "Alpine Shepard Boy" and S1E6 "Five-O" and discuss cliffhanger endings, season finale predictions, and thought provoking ideas from the rapper Logic.
Episode 116: Stop Trying To Pretend
March 11, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBThis week, we watch Better Call Saul S1E3 "Nacho" and S1E4 "Hero" and discus our Dune: Part 2 experiences, developing side characters, and roundhouse kicks.
Episode 115: You Ground Yourself?
March 04, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBThis week we start Season Five with the first two episodes of Better Call Saul! We watch episode one "Uno" and episode two "Mijo" and discuss motivated camera work, an effective pilot, and the dangerous allure of cigarettes.
Episode 114: Permanently And Cosmically Alone
February 26, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBThis week we wrap up Season Four with M. Night Shyamalan's fifteenth feature film, Knock At The Cabin (2023), and discuss the film's re-watchability, being okay with being lame, and our personal rankings of M. Night's filmography.
Episode 113: Should We Keep Trying To Get Out
February 19, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBThis week, we watch M. Night Shyamalan's fourteenth feature film, Old (2021), and discuss seeking value and purpose, over-explaining with exposition, and feeling empty after the movie.
Episode 112: You Kinda Have To Interpret It
February 11, 2024 07:00 - 2 hours - 94.9 MBThis week, we are joined by special guest, Dave Jordan, and watch M. Night Shyamalan's thirteenth feature film, Glass (2019)! We discuss M. Night as an "actor's director", ideas to improve the story, and spending more time watching things you enjoy.
Episode 111: He's On The Move
February 05, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBThis week, we watch M.. Night Shyamalan's twelfth feature film, Split (2016), and discuss McAvoy's stellar performance, the film's dicey messaging around trauma, and nerd etiquette.
Episode 110: I Have Cinematic Standards
January 29, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBThis week, we watch M. Night Shyamalan's eleventh feature film, The Visit (2015), and discuss Found Footage Horror films, M. Night's consistently alien dialogue, and white kids rapping.
Episode 109: He's A Feeling Boy
January 22, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBThis week, Nick and William watch M. Night Shyamalan’s tenth feature film, After Earth (2013), and discuss Will Smith as the film’s creative driving force, overly complicated world-building, and whether or not the film has any connection to Scientology.
Episode 108: Stop Doing That Stuff Around Me
January 15, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBThis week, Nick and William watch M. Night Shyamalan’s ninth feature film, The Last Airbender (2010), and discuss what they’re looking forward to in 2024, being disappointed in M. Night, and why the movie should be studied in film classes.
Episode 107: Maybe That’s Not A Good Idea?
January 08, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBThis week, Nick and William are joined by special guest, Alex Akmajian, and watch M. Night Shyamalan’s eighth feature film, The Happening (2008)! They discuss their favorite movies of 2023, the film’s recent re-evaulation as a B-movie, and M. Night as Tommy Wiseau.
Episode 106: Sorry This Is Taking So Long
January 01, 2024 07:00 - 2 hours - 85.3 MBThis week, Nick and William watch M. Night Shyamalan’s seventh feature film, Lady in the Water (2006), and discuss The Dark Knight Trilogy hot takes and the Michael Bamberger book behind the making of the film, The Man Who Heard Voices: Or, How M. Night Shyamalan Risked His Career on a Fairy Tale.
Episode 105: Do Not Get Into Conversations
December 18, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBThis week, Nick and William watch M. Night Shyamalan’s sixth feature film, The Village (2004), and discuss M. Night’s contradicatory nature, why its love story is so effective, and why everything falls apart in its second half.
Episode 104: I May Have Never Recovered
December 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBThis week, Nick and William watch M. Night Shyamalan’s fifth feature film, Signs (2002), and discuss alien doorknobs, M. Night as Kanye West, and cleverness hindering character.
Episode 103: Once Again, Please?
December 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBThis week, Nick and William watch M. Night Shyamalan’s fourth feature film, Unbreakable (2000), and discuss how the movie was marketed, its highly effective cinematography, and how M. Night’s take on a comic book story feels in today’s comic book adaptation dominated world.
Episode 102: Silence, Village Idiot!
November 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBThis week, Nick and William watch M. Night Shyamalan’s third feature film, The Sixth Sense (1999), and discuss having something to say versus having a great concept, the mechanics that make the film so scary, and how truly powerful storytelling can be.
Episode 101: He’s Lord Of All Weirdos
November 13, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBThis week, Nick and William watch M. Night Shyamalan’s second feature film, Wide Awake (1998), and discuss the film’s rocky road to release, finding meaning in coincidences, and the first glimpse of Shyamalan’s signature twist-endings.
Episode 100: I'm Still Not Into This Yet
November 06, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBIt’s the start of Season 4, as Nick and William dive into the filmography of M. Night Shyamalan!!! They start with his first feature film, Praying With Anger (1992), and discuss why they chose M. Night for the season, the first glimpses of his developing talent and tendencies, and common pitfalls of feature debuts.
Episode 99: Planetary Loss Prevention
October 30, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBThis week, Nick and William are back for a Transformers: Rise of the Beasts bonus episode and are joined by friend of the pod and resident Transformers expert, Kyle, to discuss Optimus Prime’s continued bloodlust, Transformers as characters versus caricatures, and what they would do to reinvigorate the franchise.
Episode 98: 1st Annual State of the Friendship
October 23, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours - 92.3 MBThis week, Nick and William host the 1st Annual State of the Friendship pod and discuss stories from the early years, who they are now, and personal goals for the next year.
Episode 97: Don't Give Me My Own Advice!
October 09, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours - 90.8 MBThis week, Nick and William close out Season Three of the podcast by watching Steven Universe Future, Episodes 16-20, and discussing the end of Steven’s story, wanting “the answer,” and which director’s filmography will be the subject of I’m Your Buddy Season Four! S1E16 "Fragments" S1E17 "Homeworld Bound" S1E18 "Everything's Fine" S1E19 "I Am My Monster" S1E20 "The Future"
Episode 96: I Have To Start Wearing A Tin Foil Hat?
October 02, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBThis week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Future, Episodes 11-15, and discuss asking for help, Steven’s PTSD reveal, and finally addressing Greg’s well-meaning but limited parenting skills. S1E11 "In Dreams" S1E12 "Bismuth Casual" S1E13 "Together Forever" S1E14 "Growing Pains" S1E15 "Mr. Universe"
Episode 95: Has Cabin Fever Set In Already?
September 25, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBThis week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Future, Episodes 6-10, and discuss The White Stripes, tracking who Steven is as the end approaches, and negative self-talk. S1E6 "A Very Special Episode" S1E7 "Snow Day" S1E8 "Why So Blue?" S1E9 "Little Graduation" S1E10 "Prickly Pair"
Episode 94: That Used To Be A Loaded Question
September 18, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBThis week, Nick and William start Steven Universe Future with Episodes 1-5 and discuss how music affects their lives, sequels evolving rather than maintaining the status quo, and the difficulties of change. S1E1 "Little Homeschool" S1E2 "Guidance" S1E3 "Rose Buds" S1E4 "Volleyball" S1E5 "Bluebird"
Episode 93: I'm Glad Fate Allowed Me To Meet You
September 11, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBThis week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe: The Movie and discuss the movie as an entry point, its many songs, and Steven’s ongoing series arc.
Episode 92: We Need To Talk About Us
September 04, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBThis week in a super-sized episode, Nick and William close out Steven Universe Season 5 with Season 5, Episode 28 and discuss ending expectations, the importantce of diverse points of view in art, and the show’s multifacted message. S5E28 “Change Your Mind”
Episode 91: I Don’t Think We Do That Here
August 28, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBThis week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 5, Episodes 24-27 and discuss Zack Synder as the physical emodiment of AI “art,” creating a legacy, and playing with Diamond expectations. S5E24 "Legs from Here to Homeworld" S5E25 "Familiar" S5E26 "Together Alone" S5E27 "Escapism"
Episode 90: I Would But I'm Not Lava-Proof
August 21, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBThis week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 5, Episodes 21-23 and discuss musical pandering, the Crystal Gems’ Avengers moment, and religion as comforting storytelling. S5E21 “The Question” S5E22 “Made of Honor” S5E23 “Reunited”
Episode 89: Why Would She Be A Cowboy?
August 14, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBThis week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 5, Episodes 16-20 and discuss all things pink: Barbie, Rose Quartz, and Pink Diamond. S5E16 "Letters to Lars" S5E17 "Can't Go Back" S5E18 "A Single Pale Rose" S5E19 "Now We're Only Falling Apart" S5E20 "What's Your Problem"
Episode 88: I'm Scared But Intrigued
August 07, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBThis week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 5, Episodes 11-15 and discuss Oppenheimer, wearing suits, and stubble. S5E11 "Lars of the Stars" S5E12 “Jungle Moon” S5E13 "Your Mother and Mine" S5E14 "The Big Show" S5E15 "Pool Hopping"
Episode 87: Yeah, We Got The Subtext
July 31, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBThis week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 5, Episodes 6-10 and discuss positivity in The Bear versus Ted Lasso, sad endings, and moving forward after big life changes. S5E6 "Gemcation" S5E7 "Raising the Barn" S5E8 "Back to the Kindergarten" S5E9 "Sadie Killer" S5E10 "Kevin Party"
Episode 86: Why Couldn't I Just Let People Eat My Food?
July 24, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBThis week, Nick and William start Steven Universe Season 5 with Season 5, Episodes 1-5 and discuss Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, the evolution of Lars, and good sacrifice plays. S5E1 "Stuck Together" S5E2 “The Trial” S5E3 “Off Colors” S5E4 "Lars' Head" S5E5 "Dewey Wins"
Episode 85: I Kind Of Inherited An Intergalactic War
July 17, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBThis week, Nick and William close out Steven Universe Season 4 with Season 4, Episodes 21-24 and discuss Quentin Tarantino, Steven’s sacrifice play, and where William stands on the show before beginning Season 5. S4E21 "Doug Out" S4E22 "The Good Lars" S4E23 "Are You My Dad?" S4E24 "I Am My Mom"
Episode 84: Guess Who's Back In Jean Shorts?
July 10, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBThis week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 4, Episodes 16-20 and discuss stress dreams, the macro view, and “the show” exploring identity outside of serving others. S4E16 "Storm in the Room" S4E17 "Rocknaldo" S4E18 "Tiger Philanthropist" S4E19 "Room for Ruby" S4E20 "Lion 4: Alternate Ending"
Episode 83: Let’s Change The Future”
July 03, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBThis week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 4, Episodes 11-15 and discuss life changes, nepobabies, and Dark Souls vibes. S4E11 "Adventures in Light Distortion" S4E12 "Gem Heist" S4E13 "The Zoo" S4E14 "That Will Be All" S4E15 "The New Crystal Gems"
Episode 82: The Police Want Us
May 29, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBThis week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 4, Episodes 6-10 and discuss writing and recording music, getting under each other’s skin, and heavy FromSoftware energy. S4E6 "Last One Out of Beach City" S4E7 "Onion Gang" S4E8 "Gem Harvest" S4E9 "Three Gems and a Baby" S4E10 "Steven's Dream"
Episode 81: We Don't Need The Play-By-Play
May 22, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBThis week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 4, Episodes 1-5 and discuss William’s Chicago trip, sad boys, and facing negative feelings. S4E1 "Kindergarten Kid" S4E2 "Know Your Fusion" S4E3 "Buddy's Book" S4E4 "Mindful Education" S4E5 "Future Boy Zoltron"
Episode 80: I Nearly Dissipated My Form
May 15, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBThis week, Nick and William close out Steven Universe Season 3 by watching Season 3, Episodes 26-28 and discussing what Star Wars story they would tell, Diamond revelations, and where William stands at the end of the sesaon. S3E26 “Earthlings” S3E27 “Back to the Moon” S3E28 “Bubbled”
Episode 79: What If It’s Running From Itself?
May 08, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBThis week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 3, Episodes 21-25 and discuss mental health struggles, thematic throughlines, and Steven doing the hard work. S3E21 "Gem Hunt" S3E22 "Crack the Whip" S3E23 "Steven vs. Amethyst” S3E24 “Bismuth” S3E25 "Beta"
Episode 78: His Drops Are Pretty Dirty
May 01, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBThis week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 3, Episodes 16-20 and discuss Last of Us Part II (spoiler-free), uncomforable feelings, and Greg as a Parrothead. S3E16 “Restaurant Wars” S3E17 “Kiki’s Pizza Delivery Service” S3E18 “Monster Reunion” S3E19 “Alone at Sea” S3E20 “Greg the Babysitter”
Episode 77: My Lack Of Skill Is An Objective Fact
April 24, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBThis week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 3, Episodes 11-15 and discuss Ted Lasso as a Jedi, the show’s first full-on musical episode, and William joining the Onion family. Episodes discussed: S3E11 “Drop Beat Dad” S3E12 “Mr. Greg” S3E13 “Too Short to Ride” S3E14 “The New Lars” S3E15 “Beach City Drift”
Episode 76: Were You Trapped In A Tape Recorder Too?
April 17, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBThis week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 3, Episodes 6-10 and discuss real and fictional baseball, Steven’s contagious optimism, and their ever-present anxieties. Episodes discussed: S3E6 “Gem Drill” S3E7 "Same Old World" S3E8 "Barn Mates" S3E9 "Hit the Diamond" S3E10 "Steven Floats"
Episode 75: Return Madness To Its Source
April 03, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBThis week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 3, Episodes 1-5 and discuss instinctual writing, the Diamond Authority, and the show’s style of season endings and beginnings. Episodes discussed: S3E1 "Steven's Birthday" S3E2 "It Could've Been Great" S3E3 "Message Received" S3E4 "Log Date 7 15 2" S3E5 "Super Watermelon Island"
Episode 74: I Blame The Cows
March 27, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBThis week, Nick and William close out Steven Universe Season 2 by watching Season 2, Episodes 21 and 22 and discuss writing music, Steven as Superman, and where William stands at the end of the second season. Episodes discussed: S2E21 “Too Far” S2E22 “The Answer”