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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...
552. Directorpiece Theatre: How Love Actually Tries Very Hard Not to Ruin Christmas
December 20, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBAdam 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/therealganz 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
549. Frame Rate: The Thin Red Line (Feat. Adam Ganser)
December 10, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBOur 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/therealganz 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! htt...
547. Kings of King: 1408
December 03, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBAbe 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_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
546. Like Razorblade Pie: Paladin of the Lost Hour (Feat. Griffin Rowell)
November 29, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 92 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 “Paladin of the Lost Hour” and the guest is Griffin Rowell. Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Griffin Rowell Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check o...
545. Bewilderments & Scientifics: Warp Drive (Feat. Dr. Lt. Commander Brad Spineman)
November 27, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBThis 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/profscottbug Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Cody Johnston: https://twitter.com/drmistercody Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Sma...
543. Frame Rate - American Movie (Feat. Cody Ziglar)
November 22, 2022 14:00 - 57 minutes - 79 MBCody 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.instagram.com/yayforzig/ Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBea...
542. Directorpiece Theatre: How Good Directing Can Hurt A Movie (Dark Water)
November 16, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBAdam 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.com/therealganz 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! htt...
537. Like Razorblade Pie: Deathbird (Feat. Griffin Rowell)
November 09, 2022 14:00 - 50 minutes - 69.7 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 “Deathbird” and the guest is Griffin Rowell. Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Griffin Rowell Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy...
538. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: Parents’ Album
November 05, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 94 MBWe 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 [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...
539. Frame Rate - Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (Feat. Two Draculas)
October 31, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBMichael 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_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
536. Shooting Threes: How To Train Your Dragon 2
October 29, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBOur 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/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.com/stores/the-small-bea...
535. Kings of King: The Mangler
October 25, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBKOK 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_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.co...
534. Frame Rate - Mad Max: Fury Road (Feat. John Borba)
October 22, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBWe 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/borbsauce 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/...
533. Directorpiece Theatre: How Action Movies Use Your Eyes (Ip Man)
October 20, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBAdam 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/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
532. Frame Rate: Nope (Feat. Jason Pargin)
October 18, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBJason 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.com/JohnDiesattheEn Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBe...
529. Frame Rate: It’s Such a Beautiful Day (Feat. Cody Johnston)
October 08, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBAnother Pick the Flick by our listeners! This time, we thank Cave for the suggestion of 2012’s It’s 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.com/drmistercody 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 o...
527. Frame Rate: Mad God (Feat. Brooks Brown)
October 01, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBBrooks is back! So you know it’s weird! This time we all take a look at the experimental horror stop-motion film, Mad God. The labor of love of Phil Tippett (dinosaur supervisor). A film that took 30 years to make. The gang talk about its imaginative and rich world, the importance of story, and how sometimes artists create a situation where their reach exceeds their grasp. Features: Brooks Brown: @quarantine_collective Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twit...
526. Ander’s Sons: The Darjeeling Limited
September 27, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBIt’s a Wes month. This time we discuss his 2007 film The Darjeeling Limited which tells the story of three brothers embarking on a spiritual journey through their mutual and personal grief. The boys talk about why it feels different from other Anderson films, how grief and romance are treated in Anderson films, and how the writing reveals a genuine desire to interact with Indian culture but ultimately discloses a form of privilege from the writer/director. Features: Michael Swaim: https://tw...
525. Frame Rate: Possessor (Feat. Tom Reimann)
September 24, 2022 13:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBWe covered Brandon Cronenberg’s Possessor from 2020. It’s features an assassin who takes over other people’s bodies, murders a mark, and then kills the host body. Tom Reimann joins us for this fun little jaunt about the death of empathy! I thought we kept the podcast pretty fun though. We had a good time. This episode was brought to you by Zac Schwartz, who got to choose the movie by signing up for the Pick the Flick tier on patreon, which you can do right now! Features: Tom Reimann: https...
524. Bewilderments & Scientifics: Karate (Feat. Polarbear Grabowski)
September 17, 2022 13:00 - 47 minutes - 65 MBThis week the professor discusses the nature of Karate and it’s function in our world. We are blessed to have with us decorated bodybuilder, secret spy, and champion of a number of martial arts organizations, all of which exist, Sensei Grabowski who talks to us about beautiful women, punching, and cancel culture. Also, a $3000 karate tournament. Features: Professor Scott Bug: https://twitter.com/profscottbug Seanbaby: https://twitter.com/seanbabydotcom Cody Johnston: https://twitter.com/dr...
522. Like Razorblade Pie: I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream (Feat. George Heftler)
September 13, 2022 13:00 - 45 minutes - 63 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 “I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream” and the guest is George Heftler. Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP George Heftler: https://twitter.com/littlehorrorphl Support Small Beans and access Additional Con...
521. Directorpiece Theatre: How Rob Reiner Constructs Romantic Comedies
September 10, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 98 MBAdam and Abe talk about Rob Reiner’s technique, Nora Ephron’s writing, and what aspects of rom-coms have persisted through generations. Features: Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz 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
520. Escape from the Multicurse: Everything Everywhere All At Once
September 06, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 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 2022’s Everything Everywhere All At Once! Features...
519. Frame Rate: The Greasy Strangler (Feat. Griffin Rowell)
September 03, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBWe covered The Greasy Strangler, an anti-comedy film that pushes the reality of what we’d call “a movie.” Griffin Rowell joins us for a conversation about the absolute madness of the story and the gross visual aesthetic it deploys. Mostly, we talk about how the movie broke Abe. Features: Griffin Rowell 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 s...
517. Ander’s Sons: There Will Be Blood
August 30, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBIt’s a Paul month. This time we discuss his 2007 film There Will Be Blood which tells the story of Daniel Plainview, an oilman who leaves a wake of destruction pursuing his need to amass wealth and power. The boys talk capitalism, practical effects, and how Paul Thomas Anderson has matured through his movies. 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/SmallB...
516. Science or Whatever: Into the Metaverse Part IV
August 27, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBOur collective friend and honorary Small Bean Griffin Rowell walks us through the capitalist concepts driving the current metaverse, the recent crash, and the potential methods we can use to build it into something more open-sourced. Resident dummy Michael asks all the questions you may have had but were too afraid to (or just had no interest in) asking about whatever all of this is. https://decentraland.org/ https://www.cryptovoxels.com/ https://www.sandbox.game/en/ Features: Griffin Row...
515. Frame Rate: The Last Temptation of Christ (Feat. Jason Pargin)
August 23, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBA Pick the Flick episode of Frame Rate! This means one of our patrons, specifically Zac Schwartz, generously donated through the Pick the Flick tier and got to choose what we watched! This episode covers the 1988 Scorsese film The Last Temptation of Christ. Jason joins the ‘Raters (™) in discussing the overall quality of the film, its dark history, and what changing old stories says about us. Features: Jason Pargin: https://twitter.com/JohnDiesattheEn Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWA...
514. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: Rebel Movies
August 20, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBWe have another patron-chosen episode! This episode dives into their picks for “rebel movies.” Also, Maggie talks about dying her hair for the first time. Adam has some insight as a redhead. 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/...
512. Shooting Threes: How To Train Your Dragon
August 13, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 88 MBIn this episode, Bridgett and Sarah discuss the first film in the How To Train Your Dragon Franchise. Our hosts discuss the impeccable world-building, the stacked cast, and gush for a justifiable amount of time over the cuteness of Toothless, our beautiful little boy. This starts a new trilogy for the Shooters™, so look for the How To Train Your Dragon 2 next time! Features: Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweets Sarah Griffith: https://twitter.com/sk_griffith Support Small...
511. Frame Rate: Southland Tales (The Cannes Cut) (Feat. David Bell)
August 09, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBA Pick the Flick episode of Frame Rate! This means one of our patrons, specifically Krischanovich, generously donated through the Pick the Flick tier and got to choose what we watched! This episode covers the 2005 film by Richard Kelly (Donnie Darko): Southland Tales. A film with an outstanding cast, a lot of big ideas, and some really rough dialogue. The boys tackle what made this flop and more or less rip into it for 60 minutes. Sorry, Richard Kelly. Well, except for Swaim. Swaim’s not so...
510. Escape from the Multicurse: Space Jam
August 06, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 92 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 1996’s Space Jam! Features: Michael Swaim: https:/...
509. Directorpiece Theatre: How Raimi Shoots Spiderman vs. Peter Parker
August 02, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBAdam and Abe talk about how Sam Raimi’s Spiderman creates a visual system where the audience subtly learns who we’re looking at: Spiderman or Peter Parker. We go through his camera techniques and look into how the invisible hand of directing works. 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.teep...
508. Frame Rate: Ronin (Feat. Sarah Griffith & Bridgett Greenberg)
July 30, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBA Pick the Flick episode of Frame Rate! This means one of our patrons, specifically Nikolai G, generously donated through the Pick the Flick tier and got to choose what we watched! This episode covers the 1998 heist film Ronin. A film about a team of ex-military mercenaries enlisted by some Irish people to find a briefcase. We compare it to modern day action films and blockbusters, talk car chases, and determine that Jonathan Pryce is a tiny man. Witness the raw sexual power of Robert De Ni...
507. Like Razorblade Pie: The Man Who Rowed Christopher Columbus Ashore (Feat. Alebrelle)
July 26, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 88.6 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 “The Man Who Rowed Christopher Columbus Ashore” and the guest is Alebrelle. They discuss the moral complexities of intention, action, and outcome, the definition of free will, and the movie RIPD. Michael Swaim: http...
506. Ander’s Sons: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
July 23, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBIt’s a Wes month. This time we discuss his 2004 film The Life Aquatic which tells the story of sailor/asshole Steve Zissou as he tries to reignite his career and connect with his son. The boys talk about redemption arcs, beautiful shots, and how Wes Anderson has matured through his movies. 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...
504. Frame Rate: The Happy Poet
July 16, 2022 13:00 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBA Pick the Flick episode of Frame Rate! This means one of our patrons, specifically A. Ron Defender of the Galaxy, generously donated through the Pick the Flick tier and got to choose what we watched! This episode we covered the 2010 independent film The Happy Poet, a film about a man who just wants to make a vegan food cart. It launches a conversation about independent filmmaking and our own journey in filmmaking. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https:/...
501. Escape from the Multicurse: Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
July 08, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 83 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 the recent MCU film: Dr. Strange and the Multiverse ...
501. Escape from the Multicurse: Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness
July 08, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 83 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 the recent MCU film: Dr. Strange and the Multiverse ...
500. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: Defining Friendship Movie
July 05, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBHappy 500th podcast! We did it! Celebrate by finding the closest bean and lighting it on fire! AHHHHH!!!! The sacrifice has been made!!! On that note, we have another patron-chosen episode! This episode dives into the movies that defined friendship for our hosts. You know, what you’re looking for in a friend. The hosts as always choose two different films and discuss them. This time they both picked boomer movies with Sally Field! Also, this is the episode Maggie brags about her muscles. Vo...
499. Frame Rate: Tokyo Godfathers (Feat. Zach Sherwin)
July 02, 2022 13:00 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBMichael and Abe have been looking forward to covering a Satoshi Kon film and we figured we’d get one of our good friends, Zach Sherwin, who hadn’t seen it to come and discuss it with us! The film covers three unhoused citizens of Tokyo who find a baby in a dumpster and spend the entire film trying to find her parents, despite the night having a different plan at almost every turn. It’s a heart-warming human-affirming movie, so while the topic is dark, it goes down pretty nice. Features: Zach...
498. Frame Rate: Dr. Strangelove (Feat. Clint Gage)
June 28, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBThe year is 1964. Cold War tensions are high. “Funnyman” Stanley Kubrick tells an entire generation: “Wait, I can make this hilarious.” Somehow, this movie is a classic. Three dorks, including our longtime friend, novelist and comedian Clint Gage, sit down to talk about what makes this dark comedy work and what doesn’t hold up. Features: Clint Gage: https://twitter.com/clintgage Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans...
497. Ander’s Sons: Punch-Drunk Love
June 25, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBIt’s a Paul month. This time we discuss his 2002 film Punch-Drunk Love which reframes the traditional romantic comedy. The grating sound scape, anxiety-inducing scene work gets you right into Barry Egan’s (Adam Sandler) world. The boys talk about how choice direction and editing makes you feel something, for better or worse. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.pa...
495. Bewilderments & Scientifics: Hell (Feat. A Demon)
June 18, 2022 13:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBThis week the professor discusses the nature of Hell and demons. We are blessed, I guess, to have with us the Devourer of Soul-kin, Grief Incarnate, and Demon of the 5th realm of Hell, his Majesty, the Acolyte of Damnation: Lycus, Author of all calamities and sinful pleasure. The conversation does not go well. Features: Professor Scott Bug: https://twitter.com/profscottbug Cody Johnston: https://twitter.com/drmistercody Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and...
494. Shooting Threes: Before Midnight
June 14, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBIn this episode, Bridgett and Sarah discuss Richard Linklater’s Before trilogy’s final film. They talk about Jesse’s evolution, casting kids that look like their parents, being a Sagittarius, how Europeans initiate “sexy time” (Bridgett’s words), and cheating protocols. Consider this trilogy wrapped! Next trilogy coming soon. Expect cuteness and put your guesses in the comments section! Features: Sarah Griffith: https://twitter.com/sk_griffith Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/Bridget...
493. Directorpiece Theatre: How John McTiernan Adapts A Franchise
June 09, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBAdam and Abe talk about how Die Hard’s John McTiernan secretly has the soul of an artist, adjusting a heist movie into a drama. We go through his techniques and script changes that tell a far more interesting story than just a run-of-the-mill action thriller. Features: Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz 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...
492. Like Razorblade Pie: The Silver Corridor (Feat. Bridgett Greenberg)
June 04, 2022 13:00 - 53 minutes - 73.1 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 “The Silver Corridor” (from Ellison Wonderland) and the guest is Bridgett Greenberg. They discuss the competitive spirit, it’s impact in other aspects of their lives, and how sometimes “cog feel bad.” We apologize in ...
491. 1Upsmanship: The Hard Drive Episode
May 30, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB1Upsmanship is leveling up. This is the final episode of 1Upsmanship on Small Beans. For the continued madness, please search the show through iHeartRadio, where you’ll find all new episodes! Also, look for a new show here on Small Beans featuring Adam and Michael! To see it off, the hosts decided to take a review of the celestial hard drive. How does it work? What’s on it? How much space does it have? You see, we’ve been real lax about this in the past and this bit needs codification. With ...