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613. Escape from the Multicurse: Last Action Hero
August 05, 2023 13:00 - 58 minutes - 80 MBOur 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 lessons these stories teach us. Also, each episode, one of them is an asshole who will probably sabotage the whole thing. This week we discuss 1993’s Last Action Hero. Features: Michael Swaim: ht...
611. Directorpiece Theatre - White House Down: A Die Hard in the Rough
July 29, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBAdam and Abe talk about how White House Down is one of the better Die Hards. They discuss unoriginality in Hollywood, what makes a Die Hard, and the cinematic tactics both films deploy to make you feel you’re on a rollercoaster. They also talk about Adam’s new guitar skill(z). Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small...
607. Frame Rate: Sunshine (Feat. Tom Reimann)
July 15, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MBMichael and Abe are joined by Tom Reimann in discussing 2007’s Sunshine. They discuss prevalent criticism of the film, the portrayal of science in the film, and the incredibly stacked cast. This episode is brought to you by VeryBakedPotato. You can be like VeryBakedPotato by heading over to the Small Beans patreon and pledging for the Pick the Flick tier. You can choose which movies we cover on this here Frame Rate! Features: Tom Reimann: https://twitter.com/startthemachine Abe Epperson: ht...
606. Kings of King: Michael Jackson’s Ghosts
July 12, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBAbe and Mike discuss the 1996 horror film/music video Ghosts! The Kings discuss the obvious metaphor at the center of the story, the stacked crew assembled to produce the film, and the insane scream that MJ does during the dance numbers. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/...
605. Escape from the Multicurse: Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
July 08, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBOur 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 lessons these stories teach us. Also, each episode, one of them is an asshole who will probably sabotage the whole thing. This week we discuss 1988’s Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Features: Michael Sw...
604. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: Fever Dream Movies
July 05, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBWe have another patron-chosen episode! This episode covers Adam and Maggie’s picks for movies that feel like a fever dream. Adam talks about his renewed love of service to others. Maggie talks about being a wedding junkie. Vote every month on our poll for the topic of the next episode! Email us suggestions for episodes at [email protected] as well. Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Maggie Mae Fish: https://twitter.com/MaggieMaeFish Support Small Beans and access Additional C...
603. Directorpiece Theatre - Waterworld: A Sinking Ship
July 01, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBAdam and Abe talk about the horrible production of Waterworld. Not only was the production pummeled by inclement weather, the morale of the crew and disagreements amongst the creative team made for a lot of sunk costs. Also, Abe talks about how he has great timing. Adam responds with the speed and accuracy of an Abe. Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com...
601. Frame Rate: Blade Runner 2049 (Feat. Adam Ganser)
June 24, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBMichael and Abe are joined by Adam Ganser in discussing 2017’s Blade Runner 2049. They discuss the insane amount of craft involved in the movie, how symbolism is pretentious, and the appropriate application of a Gosling. This episode is brought to you by VeryBakedPotato. You can be like VeryBakedPotato by heading over to the Small Beans patreon and pledging for the Pick the Flick tier. You can choose which movies we cover on this here Frame Rate! Features: Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/t...
600. Star Trek: The Next Futurama 49 - Leela’s Homeworld
June 12, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBCheck out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear 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 covers Futurama episode “Leela’s Homeworld.” This show exclusively releases every other episode here on the Small Beans patreon. Wimmy Wam Wam Wozzle! Features: Michael Swaim: https...
599. The Cast and the Curious: Fast X
June 05, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 166 MBCheck out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear The Casters are back and they’re more Curious than ever! The CAC gang spends 10 minutes making some predictions about the movie, go see it, and then proceed to podcast for about 2 hours about the whirlwind that is the latest installment of the series. Features: Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweets Sarah Griffith: https://twitter.com/s...
598. Directorpiece Theatre: Constructing the Military Fantasy (Top Gun)
June 02, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBCheck out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear Adam and Abe talk about the techniques, style, and story aspects that make Top Gun a military fantasy film. They also talk about how expensive aircraft carriers are to move. Features: Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/Sm...
597. Kings of King: Pet Sematary (2019)
May 29, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBCheck out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear Abe and Mike discuss the 2019 horror film Pet Sematary! The Kings discuss the changes from the book and original, the studio’s choice to fast track its production, and the raw power of John Lithgow. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: ...
596. Like Razorblade Pie: The Sky Is Burning (Feat. Cody Johnston)
May 26, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBCheck out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear 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 The Sky Is Burning and the guest is Cody Johnston. Michael Swaim: https://...
595. Escape from the Multicurse - Spider-Man: No Way Home
May 22, 2023 13:00 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBCheck out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear 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 lessons these stories teach us. Also, each episode, one...
594. Shooting Threes: Oldboy
May 19, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBCheck out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear Our intrepid hosts are covering Park Chan-Wook’s “Vengeance Trilogy!” Last episode was the first installment: Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance. But today, the gals are covering the much more famous Oldboy! Also it’s the NBA Finals, so you should definitely listen to this show NOW. Features: Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweets Sarah Griffit...
591. Frame Rate: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Feat. Lydia Bugg)
May 17, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MBCheck out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear Abe and Michael bring Lydia Bugg back to discuss the classic 1975 comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail. They discuss how it has stood the test of time, the terrible production, and their favorite jokes. Features: Lydia Bugg: https://twitter.com/YouKnowLydia Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP ...
593. Tales from the Pit: The Sunset Cost (Feat. Soren Bowie)
May 15, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBCheck out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear On a very special episode, writer/father/friend Soren Bowie sits in as host and invites Mike to explain why he was just out for a bit, and how his life was changed for the better by his experiences in a partial hospitalization program for people undergoing acute mental health challenges. We think this one could be extra-useful, so please give it a liste...
589. Kings of King: Carrie
May 10, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBCheck out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear Abe and Mike discuss the 1976 horror film Carrie! The Kings discuss that it’s Stephen King’s first adaptation, its unique direction, and the production of the film. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans...
588. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: Movies You’d Remake
May 06, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBCheck out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear We have another patron-chosen episode! This episode covers Adam and Maggie’s picks for movies that actually need a remake. There’s also a conversation about the writer’s strike, AI screenwriting, bags, friendship circles, and moving away. Vote every month on our poll for the topic of the next episode! Email us suggestions for episodes at magsandganz@gm...
590. Spielboys! - The Terminal
May 05, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBCheck out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear Sit and listen to the sweet sound of the boys talkin’ bout the ‘berg. Here’s our FREE episode on 2004’s The Terminal! If you want more of this series, its releases alternate between the Small Beans network and the Gamefully Unemployed network. To receive all episodes, patronize both channels at https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans and https://www.patreon...
587. Directorpiece Theatre: The Postmodern Legacy of Shrek 2
May 03, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBAdam and Abe talk about how Shrek 2 is thoroughly postmodernist, was indicative of the 2000s, and how comedy will forever be indebted to the movie Shrek 2. It’s an art criticism podcast on Shrek 2, so you know. Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Check out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear Support Small Beans and access Additiona...
586. Escape from the Multicurse: Run Lola Run
April 26, 2023 13:00 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBOur 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 lessons these stories teach us. Also, each episode, one of them is an asshole who will probably sabotage the whole thing. This week we discuss 1998’s Run Lola Run! Features: Michael Swaim: https:...
585. Rough Stuff: Bathroom Etiquette
April 22, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBAh yes, the embarrassing act of going to the bathroom. It’s not fun for anyone. Especially for Bridgett (pants pisser) and Sarah (terrible thief). But today’s topic dives into the unwritten rules of the American Public Bathroom System and the hooligans that feel they are above the law. Also, Bridgett tells a wonderful story about a Milan Fashion Week bathroom. We’re getting into that rough stuff. Rough Stuff: https://twitter.com/roughstuffpod Email us your horrible tales: roughstuffpod@gmail...
583. Shooting Threes: Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance
April 15, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBA new trilogy has arrived! Our intrepid and eclectic hosts have chosen the next three episodes to cover Park Chan-Wook’s “Vengeance Trilogy” starting with 2002’s Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance! Let’s begin the shooting of the threes. Features: Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweets Sarah Griffith: https://twitter.com/sk_griffith Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.c...
582. Frame Rate - Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (Feat. Adam Ganser)
April 12, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBAbe and Adam discuss 2001’s Cowboy Bebop: The Movie. Well, they more talk about Cowboy Bebop the show. It’s a great show. This is a podcast about what makes it so great, I guess. Also, they talk about if you haven’t seen it, the best way to get into the series. Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! htt...
581. Directorpiece Theatre: The One You Make After You Blow It (Feat. Jessica Ellis)
April 08, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBSpecial guest Jessica Ellis (What Lies West) breaks down the film Kenneth Branagh made after Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994). What happens when a director airs out their grievances in their films? How do you deal with criticism as a storyteller? Here’s some ways that Kenneth Branagh sure did it. Features: Jessica Ellis: https://twitter.com/baddestmamajama Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Support Small Beans and access Additional ...
580. Inside Dads: The Fugitive, and other Action Thrillers
April 05, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBOur 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/abethemighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.te...
579. Frame Rate: Infinity Pool (Feat. David Bell)
April 01, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBAbe 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/AbeTheMighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691
577. Inside Dads: The American President, and other Romances
March 25, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBOur 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/abethemighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.te...
575. Tales from the Pit: Best Week Ever (Feat. Vanessa Guerrero)
March 18, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBIn 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/nessguerrero Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691 Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans
574. Inside Dads: We Are Marshall, and other Sports Movies
March 15, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBOur 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/abethemighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.te...
576. Star Trek: The Next Futurama 45 - Roswell That Ends Well
March 13, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBIf 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 exclusively releases every other episode here on the Small Beans patreon. Wimmy Wam Wam Wozzle! Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan Check ...
573. Directorpiece Theatre: How To Make Filming Screens Dramatic (The Net)
March 11, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBAdam 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: https://twitter.com/baddestmamajama Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.pa...
572. Inside Dads: The Judge, and other Law Dramas
March 08, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBOur 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/abethemighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.tee...
571. Like Razorblade Pie: S.R.O. (Feat. Sarah Griffith)
March 04, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBThis 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 the guest is Sarah Griffith. Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Sarah Griffith: https://twitter.com/sk_griffith Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/Small...
570. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: The Breakup Playlist
March 01, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBWe 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 [email protected] as well. Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Maggie Mae Fish: https://twitter.com/MaggieMaeFish Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/sto...
569. Frame Rate: McCabe & Mrs. Miller
February 25, 2023 14:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBMichael 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! Find more information about our tiers at www.patreon.com/SmallBeans. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans ...
568. Frame Rate: Good Time (Feat. Adam Ganser)
February 22, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBAbe 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/AbeTheMighty Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691
567. Rough Stuff: Crushes
February 18, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBWhat?! 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 youthful crushes, jealousy, and sex interviews. We’re getting into that rough stuff. Rough Stuff: https://twitter.com/roughstuffpod Email us your horrible tales: [email protected] Support Small Beans an...
565. Tales from the Pit: Sit Down and Shut Up (Feat. Daniel O’Brien)
February 11, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBIn 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_INC Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691 Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans
564. Frame Rate: Bullet Train (Feat. David Bell)
February 08, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBAbe and guest co-host 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/AbeTheMighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www...
563. Science or Whatever: How To Solve Climate Change (Feat. Stephen Casey)
February 05, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBStephen 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 the ecosystem and the well-being of individuals, then global health improves automatically with less need for corrective policies or top-down controls. If I were to give you a system that was configured the same way the economy is, you’d be able to ...
562. Like Razorblade Pie: On The Slab (Feat. Brooks Brown)
February 01, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBThis 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 and the guest is Brooks Brown. Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Brooks Brown: https://discord.com/invite/dgqc Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/Sma...
561. Kings of King: Creepshow
January 28, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBAbe 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_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691
560. Directorpiece Theatre: Filming Claustrophobia (30 Days Of Night)
January 25, 2023 14:00 - 56 minutes - 78 MBAdam 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/AbeTheMighty Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691
557. Shooting Threes: How To Train Your Dragon 3
January 18, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBOur 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_griffith Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweets Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-st...
556. Frame Rate: Akira (Feat. Starline Hodge)
January 14, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBJoin 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 can choose a movie for us to cover! Find more information about our tiers at www.patreon.com/SmallBeans. Features: Starline Hodge: https://twitter.com/starlinex Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SW...
555. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: The Movie You’re Embarrassed Made You Cry
January 11, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBWe 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 [email protected] as well. Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Maggie Mae Fish: https://twitter.com/MaggieMaeFish Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBe...
554. Frame Rate: I’m Thinking of Ending Things (Feat. Brooks Brown)
January 08, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBHappy 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 listen to this podcast while Brooks is here! Features: Brooks Brown: https://discord.com/invite/dgqc Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Suppor...
553. Like Razorblade Pie: “Repent, Harlequin!” Said the Ticktockman (Feat. Alex Schmidt)
December 29, 2022 14:00 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBThis 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, Harlequin!’ Said the Ticktockman and the guest is Alex Schmidt. Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Alex Schmidt: https://twitter.com/AlexSchmidty Support Small Beans and access Additional Cont...