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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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
490. Frame Rate: The Hunt for the Red October (Feat. Cristian Ramirez)
May 28, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBAnother Pick the Flick by the audience! This time, we thank A. Ron, Defender of the Galaxy for the suggestion of 1990’s The Hunt for the Red October! Cristian joins the hosts to discuss the unique nationalism of the film, the trends of action movies, and proper protocols for pooping. Features: Cristian Ramirez: https://twitter.com/fanboycristian Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: htt...
490. Frame Rate: The Hunt for Red October (Feat. Cristian Ramirez)
May 28, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBAnother Pick the Flick by the audience! This time, we thank A. Ron, Defender of the Galaxy for the suggestion of 1990’s The Hunt for the Red October! Cristian joins the hosts to discuss the unique nationalism of the film, the trends of action movies, and proper protocols for pooping. Features: Cristian Ramirez: https://twitter.com/fanboycristian Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: htt...
489. Directorpiece Theatre: How Soderbergh’s Solaris Tackles Grief
May 24, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis is a fan-requested (Pick The Flick tier) episode on Soderbergh’s Solaris from 2002. A hearty Small Beans’ thank you to Tom D. for the request! Adam and Abe talk about his cinematographic and editorial approach to the story of a planet that psychologically terrorizes a human crew on a space station. 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 C...
488. 1Upsmanship: Sifu
May 21, 2022 13:00 - 52 minutes - 71.4 MBAdam and Michael discuss the crunchy combat of this year’s Sifu by Sloclap! Both hosts found the game’s ability to create the feeling of becoming powerful incredibly satisfying. Unfortunately for them, it isn’t real fighting and they’re both still wimps in real life. Seriously, you could probably just push Swaim over and he’d just say “Left Stick Up, Left Stick Up + X.” Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Support Small Beans and access...
487. Ander’s Sons: The Royal Tenenbaums
May 17, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBIt’s a Wes month. This time we discuss his 2001 film The Royal Tenenbaums which looks at familial grief and dysfunction. Wes Anderson’s style and charm is on full display with a stellar cast in what could be argued is a more formless narrative than movie goers were accustomed to. Abe and Mike disagree about Act 2 but who cares, it’s a good movie. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional C...
486. Frame Rate: Moon (Feat. Danielle Radford)
May 14, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBAnother Pick the Flick by the audience! This time, we thank Phaedrus for the suggestion of 2009’s Moon! Danielle joins the hosts to discuss Sam Rockwell’s ass, director Duncan Jones, and the meaning of the ending of the film. Highly suggest a listen and a watch! Features: Danielle Radford: https://twitter.com/danielleradford Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/...
485. Like Razorblade Pie: Shatterday (Feat. Abe Epperson)
May 10, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 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 “Shatterday” and the guest is Abe Epperson. Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/S...
484. Frame Rate: The Death of Stalin (Feat. Daniel O’Brien)
May 04, 2022 13:00 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBAnother Pick the Flick by the audience! This time, we thank Zac S. for the suggestion of 2017’s The Death of Stalin! Daniel joins the hosts to discuss the film’s satire of the spineless cretins that attempted to usurp power in the wake of a tyrant’s death. All three suggest you watch this movie. Features: Daniel O’Brien: https://twitter.com/DOB_INC Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: ...
481. 1Upsmanship: New Pokemon Snap (Feat. Hana Michels)
April 27, 2022 13:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBHana Michels, who makes cat buttholes on Etsy and is a celebrated Small Bean, joins the pod for a special episode about cramming tiny animals into balls. They discuss the limits of the Pokemon lore, their shared joy of pelting things with apples, and Hana asserts her dominance as the one true trainer. Hana Michels: https://twitter.com/HanaMichels Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: ht...
479. Shooting Threes: Before Sunset
April 23, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBIn this episode, Bridgett and Sarah discuss Richard Linklater’s Before trilogy’s second film. They talk about cats, therapy, walkable cities, how they are both not “jewelry people,” how French people are, and how sexy sitting on a couch can be. I think there’s a movie also. 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 ...
478. Frame Rate: The Cutting Edge (Feat. Soren Bowie)
April 19, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBAnother Pick the Flick by the audience! This time, we thank Phaedrus for the suggestion of 1992’s Cutting Edge! Soren joins the hosts in comparing rom coms and sports movies, talking about the fuck-den that is the olympic village, and imagining a figure skater projectile vomit on the ice. Features: Soren Bowie: https://twitter.com/Soren_Ltd Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https:/...
477. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: Your Wedding Playlist
April 16, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 160 MBAs voted by our Show Me Producers, this month’s ISYM asks our hosts to bring songs they’d put on their wedding playlist. Maggie talks about her new play. Adam talks about the tiny, rage gumball Kirby. If you patronize us, feel free to email us suggestions for episodes at any time at [email protected]. Tell us your thoughts on Kirby. Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Maggie Mae Fish: https://twitter.com/MaggieMaeFish Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://...
476. Science or Whatever: Into the Metaverse Part III
April 12, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBOur collective friend and honorary Small Bean Griffin Rowell walks us through the capitalist concepts driving the current metaverse, the companies to look out for, 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:...
475. Ander’s Sons: Magnolia
April 09, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBPaul has returned. This time we discuss his 1999 film Magnolia which depicts 8 stories occurring in the San Fernando Valley in a 24 hour period. It’s mostly about grief, loneliness, forgiveness, loss, and coincidence. Michael and Abe decide it’d be apt to just kind of meander through the podcast, without really obeying the typical structure. God, we’re cool. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and acces...
474. Directorpiece Theatre: The Volatile Directing Style of Guy Ritchie
April 05, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBWhy are Guy Ritchie films compelling? At the start of his career he made a name for himself with his quick, chaotic editing style. Adam walks us through it. 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
473. Frame Rate: Hackers (Feat. Tom Reimann)
April 01, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBAnother Pick the Flick by the audience! This time, we thank nerdnumbers for the suggestion of 1995’s Hackers! Tom “The Rhyme Man” Reimann of Gamefully Unemployed joins us to discuss the very real need to hack the planet and the virtues of being a keyboard cowboy. Features: Tom Reimann: https://twitter.com/startthemachine Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/Smal...
471. Like Razorblade Pie: The Beast That Shouted Love At The Heart Of The World (Feat. Katy Stoll)
March 26, 2022 13:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 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 Beast That Shouted Love At The Heart Of The World” and the guest is Katy Stoll. Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Katy Stoll: https://twitter.com/katystoll Support Small Beans and access Additiona...
470. 1Upsmanship: Halo Infinite
March 21, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBMichael is the Halo hater. Adam is the Halo lover. This episode they talk about Halo Infinite and 343 Industries in some kind of red vs. blue deathmatch. See who wins the podcast. I bet it’s Adam. I don’t know why, that guy just seems like he has his shit together. Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP 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://w...
469. Shooting Threes: Before Sunrise
March 19, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBIn this episode, Bridgett and Sarah discuss Richard Linklater’s Before trilogy’s first film. The hosts are very excited about this laugh-a-minute, light-hearted, poop-and-pee joke-filled trilogy. Sarah tells a Linklater story. Bridgett went to film school. Sarah proves she knows what a camera is. 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/SmallBea...
467. Directorpiece Theatre - Age Old Question: Is Blast From The Past Demolition Man?
March 15, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBNo. Well, kind of. Blast From The Past is very much like Demolition Man. At least, the department heads and directors had the same approach to a very common film problem. Abe walks us through it. Adam tries to stop him. Only one prevails. 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/...
466. Frame Rate: The Wizard (Feat. Lydia Bugg)
March 12, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBAnother Pick the Flick by the audience! This time, we thank nerdnumbers for the suggestion of 1989’s The Wizard! Lydia Bugg of 1-900-HOTDOG joins us to discuss this insane look at the child road movie, complete with shitty adults who ruin everything. Features: Lydia Bugg: https://twitter.com/YouKnowLydia 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 ...
465. Tales from the Pit: Be Born, Be Well, Be Anyway (Feat. Samantha Lynn)
March 09, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBIn this episode of Tales, Michael invites musician and RAINN Speakers Bureau member Sammy Lynn into the Pit to discuss her experiences suffering and recovering from sexual assault, and share practical coping advice. If you or a loved one has survived such a despicable attack, please know that there is a community that supports you, even if you've yet to make contact with them. Take your time, feel what you need to feel, and stay with us. If it's the right time in your journey, please consider...
468. Star Trek: The Next Futurama 22 - A Bicyclops Built For Two
March 08, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBEveryone! It’s a FREE episode! We like to do that from time to time with the shows that are exclusive and this is that! 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 David and Michael discuss being a theater kid vs. being a techie in high school, so some really broad appeal we got going on. This episode they also dive into the Futurama episode where Leela is hoodwinked...
464. Ander’s Sons: Rushmore
March 05, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBIt’s time for Wes and his second film Rushmore! The hosts look at the film scene by scene and examine the larger themes of Anderson’s second feature. Let’s pack the shit out of these kids like so many Bill Murrays. 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...
462. Frame Rate: The Congress (Feat. Robert Brockway)
February 27, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBIt’s the first Pick The Flick in a bit! One person a month can choose the movie we cover and last month it was Thomas B! Thank you, Thomas B! You made this happen. And by this, I mean our conversation about a 2013 sci-fi animated/live action film starring Robin Wright, Paul Giamatti, and Jon Hamm! It’s a trippy ass film that 2 of the 3 talkers liked! Features: Robert Brockway: https://twitter.com/brockway_llc Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/Abe...
459. 1Upsmanship: Deathloop (Feat. David Bell)
February 19, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBWe brought David Bell, big bean and famous pervert, to come talk about one of our GOTYs: Deathloop, a first person shooter with a groundhog day twist. All the 1Uppers enjoy this title and discuss what made it compelling. Is it’s simplicity a feature or a bug? How did the hosts’ play styles differ? Michael mined the story and embraced the puzzle structure. Adam shot all the people with impressive precision. Dave found a way to make AI do all the work. This all makes sense. David Bell: https:...
458. Directorpiece Theatre: Designing Authenticity and The Blair Witch Project
February 15, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBAdam walks us through how the phenomenon of 1999’s The Blair Witch Project informed all the filmmaker’s choices while making the film and how the atypical production designed a genre. Abe is there to help. 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_...
457. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: Movie That Changed Your View On History
February 12, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBAs voted by our Show Me Producers, this month’s ISYM asks our hosts to dive into their earliest misconceptions and how movies changed those perceptions. Have you had a similar a-ha moment with a movie? If you patronize us, feel free to email us suggestions for episodes at any time at [email protected]. Tell us your thoughts on beard oil. Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Maggie Mae Fish: https://twitter.com/MaggieMaeFish Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: ht...
456. 1Upsmanship - Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
February 07, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBIt’s time to cover the Miles Morales game! Michael and Adam discuss Insomniac Games’ influence on the zeitgeist of Spidey. Michael thinks Peter Parker is done, Miles is the new hotness. Adam thinks sequels have become something companies just do for the next gen consoles and this all takes too long. So let’s get all caught up in the web of conversation that is 1Upsmanship. Let’s listen to these gooey white takes. Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com...
455. Science or Whatever: The Metaverse, Pt. 2
February 05, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBOur collective friend and honorary Small Bean Griffin Rowell walks us through the capitalist concepts driving the current metaverse, the companies to look out for, and the methods we can use potentially 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://www.xrfoundation.io/ https://janusxr.org/web.html https://decentraland.org/ https://w...
454. The Coen Brothers Brothers: The Tragedy of Macbeth
February 01, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBCoen Brother (?) Brothers is back, baby! We take a break from our normal deep dive Ander’s Sons to jump back to the podcast series that made it all happen. This time to cover the recent release by Joel Coen, starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. Get ready for some old (high) school literature class because it’s about to get SHAKESPEABEAN up in here! Listen to the sound and fury now. Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_...
452. Frame Rate: Dave Chappelle’s “The Closer” (Feat. Adam Tod Brown)
January 25, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBUnprompted by anyone: a podcast about Dave Chappelle’s recent Netflix special! Adam Tod Brown, friend from Cracked and host of Unpopular Opinion joins us to discuss the recent trend of comedians dunking on transfolk! So listen to that. Also, there’s jokes. It’s a weird episode! Features: Adam Tod Brown: https://twitter.com/adamtodbrown Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www....
451. Directorpiece Theatre: The Sublime and Subliminal Josie and the Pussycats
January 22, 2022 14:43 - 1 hour - 130 MBJosie and the Pussycats can be seen as a vapid, mind-numbing waste of the senses. Someone else might see it as a satire of cultural propaganda and a decrying of the entertainment industry as a whole. Both have validity and while Abe and Adam disagree on this movie they do agree it has its charm and there’s more to this than meets the eye. Just like me, the description writer. Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Support Small ...
453. BOLD: Showing Up for Racial Justice (Feat. Erin Heaney)
January 21, 2022 14:00 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBIvette Ale (@dignityandpowernow, @justicelanow) and Dahlia Ferlito (@wp4bl) talk with Erin Heaney about SURJ and the history of white people for black lives. This is a collaboration between Small Beans and Showing Up for Racial Justice, produced by White People 4 Black Lives. Show production team: @hi_femme, @dahliaseed, @cocomarzipan, @imapowerranger. Main Theme by Rachael Cantu. Art by Michael Vincent Bramley. USEFUL LINKS Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) https://surj.org Who was Anne B...
449. Frame Rate: Gattaca (Feat. Sarah Griffith)
January 15, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBIt is the near-future and genetic manipulation has polarized the rich/poor gap to an even more extreme extent. Michael and Abe along with Small Bean Sarah Griffith take a look at the prescient social commentary in this 1997 sci-fi starring Ethan Hawke, Jude Law, and Uma Thurman. Also Dean Norris. Michael reminds us that we cannot forget Dean Norris, the star of Gattaca! This episode is brought to you by Peter Jones through the Pick the Flick patreon tier. You too can choose a movie for us to...
448. Shooting Threes: The Matrix Revolutions
January 10, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBIn this episode, Bridgett and Sarah discuss the Matrix “trilogy’s” third film. Completing the “trilogy,” the hosts point out what did and did not work for them. If you recall, we start the film with Neo using his Matrix Magic in the real world and covers the final battle between man and machine. Much like the film, the hosts must engage in their own battle. The Battle of “Does it hold up?” Features: Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweets Sarah Griffith: https://twitter.com/sk...
446. 1Upsmanship: GOTY 2021 Edition
January 06, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBOur hosts end the year with their Top 5 Games of the Year! While this isn’t a review show, we thought we’d take a moment to tell y’all our picks. It was a great year and we won’t spoil their picks so just put our sound beans in your hear beans. Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP 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/sto...