SOFA DOGS Podcast
399 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsA small band of pop culture enthusiasts (geeks) provide their own audio commentaries for DVDs of both the tv box and the movin' pictures. The Sofa Dogs cover a wide range of genres, from Horror and Science Fiction to Comedy and Drama, and everything in between.
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#325 - Reservoir Dogs (1992)
March 21, 2015 08:09 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBSubject: Reservoir Dogs (1992) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto Record Date: February 28, 2015, 03:13 PM Plot Summary: After a perilous jewel heist, a group of color-coded criminals rendezvous at a warehouse, where they suspect an undercover cop to be in their midst. Note: After having such a good time on our Pulp Fiction commentary, Tysto and I reach back to discuss Quentin Tarantino's first feature. We talk about honor and loyalty amongst thieves, song meanings, breaking the fourth wall ...
#324 - Friday The 13th Part 3 (1982)
March 13, 2015 23:43 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBSubject: Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold Record Date: March 09, 2015, 10:42 AM Plot Summary: A young woman brings her friends to the Farmhouse she grew up in but Jason Voorhees is close by, so he dons a hockey mask and sets out to murder them all. Note: The date of Friday the 13th is once again upon us, so Witney (co-host of The B-Movies Podcast) returns to watch the third film in the franchise. We discuss the third dimension gimmick, slasher tropes,...
#323 - Friday The 13th Part 2 (1981)
February 13, 2015 20:30 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBSubject: Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold Record Date: February 09, 2015, 12:13 PM Plot Summary: Jason Voorhees is revealed to be alive, having survived drowning and witnessing his Mother's murder. Five years after the Camp Crystal Lake massacre, he preys upon a group of counselors at a neighboring camp. Note: It's another surprise commentary to mark the occasion of "bad luck" day. Witney (co-host of The B-Movies Podcast) returns to watch the second f...
#322 - Buffy: Revelations (1998)
February 08, 2015 09:29 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBSubject: Buffy - Revelations (3x07) Observers: John Pavlich, Kim Butler Record Date: January 26, 2015, 09:10 PM Plot Summary: A female Watcher visits Sunnydale to train Faith and Buffy's friends learn of her secret meetings with Angel. Note: Kim returns to discuss the seventh episode from Buffy's third season. We talk about interventions, on-screen chemistry and characterization through fight choreography. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the show on your D...
#321 - The World's End (2013)
January 18, 2015 18:31 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBSubject: The World's End (2013) Observers: John Pavlich, Jimmy Brown Record Date: January 13, 2015, 03:00 PM Plot Summary: A sociopath emotionally manipulates his former friends to join him on an expansive pub crawl in their old hometown, during which they uncover a hidden network of alien robots attempting global assimilation and takeover of the human race. Note: Finishing off The Cornetto Trilogy, Jimmy returns as we discuss irredeemable protagonists, empty catharsis, enabling an addic...
#320 - Pulp Fiction (1994)
January 07, 2015 03:58 - 2 hours - 70.9 MBSubject: Pulp Fiction (1994) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto Record Date: December 27, 2014, 01:14 PM Plot Summary: A mysterious briefcase pursued by two hitmen, a boxer's antique, gold watch and the difficult disposal of a headless body are but a few key elements in this sprawling, modern noir, set in contemporary California. Note: Celebrating the 20th anniversary of this influential and unconventional crime-drama, Tysto returns to discuss disjointed narratives, the dangerous flirtations...
#319 - Lost: Pilot Part 2 (2004) - Retake
December 25, 2014 08:31 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBSubject: Lost - Pilot Part 2 (1x02) Observers: John Pavlich, Jimmy Brown Record Date: November 26, 2014, 04:38 PM Plot Summary: Continuing their exploration of their environment, a group of island castaways search for the airplane's radio, hoping to call for help. Note: Jimmy returns to further celebrate the 10th anniversary of Lost's premiere. We discuss recognizing duality, cultural diversity, the dynamics of the music and missing the dinosaur. Remember to listen for the preemptive cou...
#318 - Lost: Pilot Part 1 (2004) - Retake
December 15, 2014 23:34 - 43 minutes - 19.7 MBSubject: Lost - Pilot Part 1 (1x01) Observers: John Pavlich, Jimmy Brown Record Date: November 19, 2014, 02:20 PM Plot Summary: An airliner crashes on an island, leaving a group of survivors to unravel the mysteries of their environment and each other. Note: We had originally recorded this back in September, when it was more appropriate. Unfortunately, technical difficulties resulted in having to scrap the file and go again. So, celebrating the 10th anniversary of Lost's premiere, Jimmy ...
#317 - Severance (2006)
November 01, 2014 20:56 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBSubject: Severance (2006) Observers: John Pavlich, Hayley White Record Date: October 31, 2014, 10:28 PM Plot Summary: A group of office workers head out to the Hungarian woods for a team-building retreat, where they are systematically stalked and tortured by a band of psychotic, military survivalists. Note: Happy Halloween! Wrapping up the podcast's month-long tribute to Horror films, Hayley returns to discuss this subversive, Horror comedy. We talk about building tension, dark humor, Ch...
#316 - John Carpenter's The Fog (1980)
October 29, 2014 06:57 - 1 hour - 40.6 MBSubject: The Fog (1980) Observers: John Pavlich, Jimmy Brown Record Date: October 21, 2014, 02:25 PM Plot Summary: Hidden within a mysterious fog, the ghosts of a leper colony seek vengeance against the descendants of those who murdered them and stole their gold. Note: Continuing the podcast's month-long tribute to Horror films, Jimmy returns to revisit John Carpenter's classic ghost story. We talk about atmosphere, suspense through misdirection, our disdain for the 2005 remake and the a...
#315 - Evil Dead (2013)
October 22, 2014 04:57 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBSubject: Evil Dead (2013) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto Record Date: October 17, 2014, 01:16 PM Plot Summary: A drug addict is brought to a secluded cabin by her Brother and friends, in an attempt to get her clean. Unfortunately, they discover a mysterious, ancient book and unknowingly bring about demonic possession and bodily dismemberment. Note: Continuing the podcast's month-long tribute to Halloween and Horror films, Tysto returns to revel in the surprisingly great remake of an Amer...
#314 - From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
October 15, 2014 19:59 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBSubject: From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) Observers: John Pavlich, Susie Rodarme Record Date: October 08, 2014, 02:52 PM Plot Summary: During a crime spree through Texas, two Brothers head to Mexico, attempting to hide out from the law but inadvertently, find themselves trapped in a bar with unholy, bloodsucking monsters. Note: Continuing the podcast's month-long tribute to Halloween and Horror films, Susie returns to revisit Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino's original Grindhouse collabo...
#313 - Poltergeist (1982)
October 08, 2014 08:08 - 2 hours - 55.1 MBSubject: Poltergeist (1982) Observers: John Pavlich, Eric Diaz Record Date: October 07, 2014, 12:51 AM Plot Summary: A suburban family discover their house is haunted and the ghosts abduct their little girl through the television set. Note: Kicking off the podcast's month-long tribute to Halloween and Horror films, Eric returns to revisit one of Steven Spielberg's classic productions from the 1980s'. We discuss the exhilaration of being scared, the Poltergeist "curse", Horror remakes and...
#312 - Hot Fuzz (2007)
September 08, 2014 16:07 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBSubject: Hot Fuzz (2007) Observers: John Pavlich, Jimmy Brown Record Date: September 02, 2014, 02:16 PM Plot Summary: An over-achieving police officer is exiled by his employers to a seemingly crime-free village, but soon suspects a vast conspiracy of violent elitism beneath the surface. Note: Jimmy returns to discuss this sometimes-awkward but highly entertaining send-up of the action and slasher genres. We talk about the misuse of a red herring, themes of arrested development throughou...
#311 - Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012)
August 20, 2014 06:30 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBSubject: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto Record Date: August 15, 2014, 08:07 PM Plot Summary: The untold story of the 16th president of the United States, as an axe-wielding dispatcher of blood-drinking immortals. Note: Tysto returns to take a look at this wildly creative bent of supernatural, revisionist history. We talk about the theme of slavery, the legacy of Lincoln, making Vampires scary again and injecting monsters into stuffy, classic literat...
#310 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
August 11, 2014 03:19 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBSubject: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold Record Date: August 06, 2014, 11:44 AM Plot Summary: A quartet of adolescent turtles use their martial arts skills to fight crime in New York City. Note: The heroes in a half-shell are back on the big screen this Summer, so Witney (co-host of The B-Movies Podcast and film critic for Nerdist Industries) joins me to revisit the original, theatrical outing of the green foursome. We discuss the history of th...
#309 - Buffy: Band Candy (1998)
July 27, 2014 06:41 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBSubject: Buffy - Band Candy (3x06) Observers: John Pavlich, Will Ritchie Record Date: July 15, 2014, 02:52 PM Plot Summary: Ethan Rayne returns to Sunnydale, using special chocolate that causes all the adults to behave like rowdy, immature Teenagers. Note: Technical difficulties and outside interference abounds as Will returns to the podcast to talk the sixth episode from Buffy's third season. We discuss Jane Espenson, genre tropes and helpful background characters. Remember to listen fo...
#308 - Gremlins (1984)
July 18, 2014 20:56 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBSubject: Gremlins (1984) Observers: John Pavlich, Jimmy Brown Record Date: July 16, 2014, 02:44 PM Plot Summary: A boy receives an exotic pet as a Christmas present which when exposed to water, produces a litter of duplicates that eventually grow into destructive monsters. Note: Celebrating the film's 30th anniversary, Jimmy returns to discuss this beloved, creature classic. We talk about practical effects and puppeteering, the film's broken internal logic, the science of mixing Horror a...
#307 - Batman (1989)
June 27, 2014 19:58 - 2 hours - 58.1 MBSubject: Batman (1989) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold Record Date: June 26, 2014, 12:30 PM Plot Summary: A masked vigilante known as Batman, must save Gotham City from a disfigured, demented crime boss known as The Joker. Note: Celebrating the film's 25th Anniversary, Witney (co-host of The B-Movies Podcast and film critic for Nerdist Industries) returns to fondly recollect on Tim Burton's dark and atmospheric interpretation of the caped crusader. We talk about superhero psychol...
#306 - Friday The 13th (1980)
June 14, 2014 05:38 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBSubject: Friday the 13th (1980) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold Record Date: June 13, 2014, 02:39 PM Plot Summary: A group of Teenagers are being stalked and murdered by a mysterious figure, as they attempt to reopen an old Summer Camp with a tragic history. Note: Surprise! On a whim to celebrate the infamous date of "bad luck", Witney (co-host of The B-Movies Podcast and film critic for Nerdist Industries) returns to examine the first film in the Slasher series that helped popul...
#305 - Prometheus (2012)
May 13, 2014 05:25 - 2 hours - 56.2 MBSubject: Prometheus (2012) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto, Martin "Faldor" Lejeune Record Date: March 17, 2014, 01:53 PM Plot Summary: A team of scientists travel to a distant planet, in search of an ancient, alien species believed to have ties to the human race. Note: Tysto returns, bringing with him Faldor (from the Extended Edition podcast), attempting to make sense of Ridley Scott's pseudo-prequel to Alien. We compare and contrast both versions of the leaked screenplay, examine the c...
#304 - Dark City: Director's Cut (1998)
April 22, 2014 09:04 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBSubject: Dark City - Director's Cut (1998) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto, Michael "Dorkman" Scott Record Date: April 19, 2014, 03:12 PM Plot Summary: An amnesiac searches for his identity while being pursued by pale, floating figures that can manipulate people and buildings with their minds, in a city with no sunlight. Note: Celebrating the podcast's eight year anniversary, Michael Scott and Tysto join forces with me to revisit the Director's Cut of Dark City. We compare and contrast bo...
#303 - Sunshine (2007)
April 11, 2014 07:10 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBSubject: Sunshine (2007) Observers: John Pavlich, Tomahawk Ellingsen Record Date: January 22, 2014, 4:10 PM Plot Summary: A team of Scientists are sent into space with a bomb, in an effort to ignite Earth's dying sun. Note: Residing in Norway, Tom (from the Extended Edition podcast) joins the show to discuss Danny Boyle's controversial, science fiction-horror film. We talk about diversity casting, shooting digitally and defending the third act. Remember to listen for the preemptive co...
#302 - Lost Highway (1997)
April 03, 2014 09:29 - 2 hours - 62.7 MBSubject: Lost Highway (1997) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold Record Date: January 14, 2014, 01:46 PM Plot Summary: A man is accused of murdering his wife but while in jail, he disappears and is replaced by a completely different person. Note: Witney (co-host of The B-Movies Podcast and film critic for Nerdist Industries) returns to help make sense of David Lynch's existential, cinematic nightmare, Lost Highway. We discuss style over substance, past and present receptions of the f...
#301 - Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm (1993)
March 26, 2014 05:30 - 1 hour - 35.9 MBSubject: Batman - Mask Of The Phantasm (1993) Observeers: John Pavlich, Jason "Jimbo" Ritter Record Date: September 21, 2013, 11:36 PM Plot Summary: Batman tries to put the cape and cowl away when he falls in love but a deadly vigilante, known as "The Phantasm" and a visit from an old enemy threatens to destroy his happiness. Note: Jason Ritter (not the Actor) returns, bringing with him a love of all things Batman. We revisit the Dark Knight's animated itera...
#300 - Focal Point: Veronica Mars (2004-2007)
March 18, 2014 22:26 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBIn the first episode of Focal Point, I'll be examining Veronica Mars, as a character and whether or not she's a good person. Buy: Veronica Mars on DVD at Amazon.com! Buy: Veronica Mars - Television Soundtrack at Amazon.com!
#299 - Sucker Punch (2011)
November 09, 2013 07:30 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBSubject: Sucker Punch (2011) Observers: John Pavlich, Gabrielle Cohen, Tammy Ginader Record Date: September 12, 2013, 11:49 PM Plot Summary: An institutionalized girl retreats into her imagination, to escape the men who seek to control and objectify her. Note: Gabby returns, bringing her friend, Tammy along for the ride. These Women help me peel back the surface of this surreal, action extravaganza to see what substance resides underneath, if any. Between our fits of giggles and guffaws,...
#298 - Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
November 01, 2013 03:39 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBSubject: Halloween III - Season of the Witch (1982) Observers: John Pavlich, Michael Johnson Record Date: October 05, 2013, 10:28 PM Plot Summary: A modern-day Warlock combines computer-technology with witchcraft, in an effort to commit national genocide against the children of America. Note: Finishing up the podcast's annual, month-long tribute to Horror films and the Halloween Holiday, Novelist and Filmmaker, Michael Johnson joins me to examine this insane, entertaining and often misun...
#297 - The Frighteners: Director's Cut (1996)
October 29, 2013 17:44 - 2 hours - 57.3 MBSubject: The Frighteners (1996) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold Record Date: October 28, 2013, 01:00 PM Plot Summary: A con man uses his abilities to communicate with ghosts as a way of making money, until an evil spirit starts killing past and potential clients. Note: Continuing the podcast's annual, month-long tribute to Horror films and the Halloween Holiday, Witney (co-host of The B-Movies Podcast) returns to provide a reassuring hug for Peter Jackson's odd, but endearing Hol...
#296 - Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994)
October 17, 2013 21:14 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBSubject: Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994) Observers: John Pavlich, Jimi Collura, Gracie Record Date: October 16, 2013, 10:14 PM Plot Summary: Blurring the line between fiction and reality, an evil entity manifests itself in the form of Horror icon, Freddy Krueger. It's up to the creators and performers of that character and his franchise to prevent him from stepping out of the film world and entering our real world. Note: Continuing the podcast's annual, month-long tribute to Horror fil...
#295 - The Faculty (1998)
October 10, 2013 02:51 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBSubject: The Faculty (1998) Observers: John Pavlich, Jimmy Brown Record Date: September 29, 2013, 11:12 PM Plot Summary: A diverse group of students band together when they suspect their school is being invaded by aliens. Note: Continuing the podcast's annual, month-long tribute to Horror films and the Halloween Holiday, Jimmy Brown (from the Extended Edition podcast) returns to discuss the hip, Sci-fi flick from Kevin Williamson and Robert Rodriguez from the late nineties. We talk about...
#294 - Interview with the Vampire (1994)
October 02, 2013 01:53 - 2 hours - 57.2 MBSubject: Interview with the Vampire (1994) Observers: John Pavlich, Eric Diaz Record Date: September 06, 2013, 02:37 AM Plot Summary: A creature of the night recalls his life story, spanning centuries and of the Vampire who created him. Note: Kicking off the podcast's annual, month-long tribute to Horror films and the Halloween Holiday, Nerdist and Topless Robot contributor, Eric Diaz returns to sink his teeth into the theatrical adaptation of Author, Anne Rice's bestselling book. We dis...
#293 - Lethal Weapon (1987)
September 24, 2013 06:44 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBSubject: Lethal Weapon (1987) Observers: John Pavlich, Jimmy Brown Record Date: September 07, 2013, 12:43 AM Plot Summary: An aging cop is assigned a young, reckless partner, believed by the department to be mentally unstable. Note: All the way from Scotland, Jimmy Brown (co-host of the Extended Edition podcast) returns to discuss the quintessential, buddy cop movie. We talk about the Christmas setting as a writing trademark, explore the franchise and its genre and I manage to tack on a ...
#292 - Toy Story (1995)
September 19, 2013 07:36 - 1 hour - 37.2 MBSubject: Toy Story (1995) Observers: John Pavlich, Jason "Jimbo" Ritter Record Date: July 26, 2013, 12:13 AM Plot Summary: A young boy's toys come to life when he's not around and their world is turned upside down, when a new toy enters the mix. Note: Taking a look at Pixar's first, computer generated feature, Jason Ritter (not to be confused with the Actor of the same name) joins me to talk about drunk toys, early Pixar and playthings from our own childhoods. Remember to listen for the ...
#291 - Veronica Mars: Meet John Smith (2004)
August 18, 2013 18:45 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBSubject: Veronica Mars - Meet John Smith (1x03) Observers: John Pavlich, Heidi Jenkins, Gracie Record Date: August 17, 2013, 09:54 PM Plot Summary: Veronica helps a classmate find his missing Father. Meanwhile, Duncan stops taking his medication, resulting in vivid dreams and hallucinations. Note: Continuing to provide fan commentaries for every single episode of Veronica Mars, Heidi (host of The Investigating Mars Podcast) returns to discuss the third episode from the first season. We t...
#290 - Veronica Mars: Credit Where Credit's Due (2004) - Retake
August 04, 2013 05:53 - 46 minutes - 21.1 MBSubject: Veronica Mars - Credit Where Credit's Due (1x02) Observers: John Pavlich, Jimi Collura Record Date: July 31, 2013, 08:07 PM Plot Summary: Weevil's Grandmother is wrongly arrested for credit card fraud, so he takes her place in jail while Veronica tries to find the real culprit. Note: Continuing to provide fan commentaries for every single episode of Veronica Mars, Jimi (from The Investigating Mars Podcast) helps me tackle the second episode from the first season. We talk about c...
#289 - Godzilla (1998)
July 29, 2013 04:06 - 2 hours - 63.9 MBSubject: Godzilla (1998) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold Record Date: July 23, 2013, 01:42 PM Plot Summary: Due to extensive nuclear bombings around French Polynesia, an Iguana mutates and grows to staggering proportions. Looking to lay eggs and reproduce, the giant lizard travels to the island of Manhattan. Note: 15 years after its release, the first American remake of Godzilla has become an embarrassment to the legacy of the beloved, King of the Monsters. Helping to make sense ...
#288 - Supernatural: Faith (2006)
July 17, 2013 05:03 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBSubject: Supernatural - Faith (1x12) Observers: John Pavlich, Jimmy Brown Record Date: July 14, 2013, 11:57 AM Plot Summary: After an accidental electrocution, Dean is given a death sentence so Sam drags him to a blind healer, who may be dabbling in the dark arts to help cure people. Note: Jimmy Brown returns to the podcast, this time to discuss episode twelve from season one of Supernatural. We talk about "faith healing" as a genre trope, the perpetually slow death of Dean Winchester an...
#287 - Leverage: The Nigerian Job (2008)
July 07, 2013 02:37 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBSubject: Leverage - The Nigerian Job (1x01) Observers: John Pavlich, Jimmy Brown Record Date: July 04, 2013, 02:08 AM Plot Summary: A crew of high-tech crooks attempt to steal from wealthy criminals and corrupt businessmen. Note: Friend of the show, Jimmy Brown joins me for the first time to discuss the pilot episode of TNT's Leverage. We discuss the Heist genre, comparisons to the British caper series, Hustle and how telling a caper story is like revealing a magic trick. Remember to lis...
#286 - Community: Football, Feminism And You (2009)
June 23, 2013 05:29 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBSubject: Community - Football, Feminism And You (1x06) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto Record Date: October 26, 2012, 03:36 PM Plot Summary: Dean Pelton threatens to expose Jeff as a student at Greendale, and blackmails him to convince Troy to play football for The Human Beings. Meanwhile, Britta tries to fit in with Annie and Shirley but has trouble relating to their more feminine traits. Note: Tysto returns to discuss the sixth episode from Community's first season. We talk about racial...
#285 - Veronica Mars: Pilot (2004) - Retake
June 14, 2013 17:11 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBSubject: Veronica Mars - Pilot (1x01) Observers: John Pavlich, William Bibbiani Record Date: June 10, 2013, 11:57 PM Plot Summary: A high school outcast uses her intellect and resources to investigate the murder of her best friend, while also solving local, petty crimes involving her friends and classmates. Note: In celebration of the upcoming Veronica Mars Movie, I decided to provide commentaries for every episode of the television series, starting once again with the Extended Pilot. Th...
#284 - Inception (2010)
June 04, 2013 16:08 - 2 hours - 66.2 MBSubject: Inception (2010) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto Record Date: June 01, 2013, 04:21 PM Plot Summary: A team of thieves infiltrate the dreams of others to steal their secrets and ideas for profit. Note: Tysto returns to discuss Christopher Nolan's epic, science fiction mind-bender he made in between Batman films. We talk about other dream-related properties, consistent themes within a filmmaker's body of work and the simultaneous limits and extensive possibilities of Inception's my...
#283 - Wonder Woman: Pilot (2011)
May 28, 2013 15:03 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBSubject: Wonder Woman - Pilot (1x01) Observers: John Pavlich, Eric Diaz Record Date: May 25, 2013, 04:08 PM Plot Summary: An Amazonian Princess uses her super-human strength and speed to fight crime in a corrupt, corporate world. Note: Nerdist and Topless Robot contributor, Eric Diaz returns to examine David E. Kelley's unaired pilot for Wonder Woman. We scratch our heads or shake our heads at nearly every decision or concept presented here. We talk about the comics, violence versus dipl...
Sofa Dogs Special Announcement (2013)
May 20, 2013 19:53 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBSubject: The Sofa Dogs Podcast Observers: John Pavlich Record Date: May 19, 2013, 11:07 PM Note: This is a special message I've recorded, asking the listeners out there to please make a donation, through the website's Paypal Donate Button. No matter how great or small, your support helps to keep me and the show going. Thank you.
#282 - Community: Advanced Criminal Law (2009)
May 16, 2013 19:41 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBSubject: Community - Advanced Criminal Law (1x05) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto Record Date: October 07, 2012, 02:08 PM Plot Summary: Jeff uses his knowledge in criminal law to defend Britta for cheating on a test. Meanwhile, Annie enlists Pierce to write a school song for Greendale. Note: Tysto returns to discuss the fifth episode from Community's first season. We talk about statues, thematic resonance and parallels and the slow death of Ben Chang, as a character. Remember to listen fo...
#281 - Community: Social Psychology (2009)
May 09, 2013 04:58 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBSubject: Community - Social Psychology (1x04) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto Record Date: October 07, 2012, 01:42 PM Plot Summary: Professor Duncan instigates an experiment that backfires, while Jeff is confounded by a shirtless Hippie with tiny nipples. Note: Tysto returns to discuss the fourth episode from Community's first season. We talk about Ultimate Frisbee, butt stuff, Annie's sweaters and Jeff versus Vaughn. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the epi...
#280 - Angel: Darla (2000) (with special guest, Tim Minear)
May 01, 2013 06:51 - 45 minutes - 21 MBSubject: Angel - Darla (2x07) Observers: John Pavlich, Tim Minear Record Date: April 28, 2013, 10:55 PM Plot Summary: Darla is haunted by her undead past, while dealing with her newly mortal state in the present as she searches for her identity and the life she once had as a vampire with Angelus. Note: Due to positive feedback from the listeners and the success of our previous commentary for "Reprise", Tim returns to talk about directing his first episode of Angel, parallel story structu...
#279 - Prom Night (2008)
April 23, 2013 17:40 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBSubject: Prom Night (2008) Observers: John Pavlich, Hayley White Record Date: August 29, 2012, 06:09 PM Plot Summary: Obsessed with one of his past students, a former Teacher tracks her down at a Hotel and begins murdering her friends during her Senior Prom. Note: Due to a few technical difficulties (some dead air at 30 minutes and 13 seconds, then again at 1 hour, 17 minutes and 22 seconds), this episode has been in the vault for nearly 8 months. However, I've decided to do some extensi...
#278 - Marvel's The Avengers (2012)
April 13, 2013 20:26 - 2 hours - 66.6 MBSubject: Marvel's The Avengers (2012) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto Record Date: December 30, 2012, 05:36 PM Plot Summary: A top secret, government organization brings together a misfit, band of Superheroes to thwart an impending alien invasion, lead by Loki, the God of Trickery. Note: Digging into the vault, I bring you my commentary with Tysto for Joss Whedon's, The Avengers. We discuss Marvel Comics, glorifying America and feminism prominent in Whedon's work. Remember to listen for t...
#277 - Beetlejuice (1988)
March 31, 2013 03:20 - 1 hour - 43 MBSubject: Beetlejuice (1988) Observers: John Pavlich, Michael "Dorkman" Scott Record Date: March 14, 2013, 03:48 PM Plot Summary: A recently deceased couple calls upon the power of a sleazy, trickster demon, in an effort to scare away the new, living residents of their house. Note: Celebrating the film's 25th anniversary, Down In Front's Michael Scott returns. We talk about the impressive visual effects, the inventive set design, the powerhouse performance from Michael Keaton and the work...