Son of a Ginger: Entertaining Entertainment Reviews

The Half of It (Written & Dir. by Alice Wu)

On this special outdoor episode of this wonderful podcast, the hosts sit down and talk about the new Netflix Original Film: The Half of It. You don't even know it man! 

Hunters (created by David Weil)

It's a first for the show! In this episode, the hosts sit down to talk about something none of them particularly enjoyed. Also we get a quick update on the state of the sugar industry. 

Frozen II (Dir. by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee)

In this episode, the hosts take a break from the constant onslaught of Zoom meetings to discuss the latest in Disney's smash-hit franchise: Frozen 2. 

The "Streaming In Place" Special

After a quick history lesson, the hosts sit down to talk about how to cut through all of the BS and find quality entertainment to stream while sheltering in place. 

Tiger King (Dir. by Rebecca Chaiklin and Eric Goode)

After an exclusive live musical performance from Joe Exotic himself, the hosts are joined by amateur investigative journalist/social media influencer Heather Bailer to discuss Netflix's new smash hit True Crime series Tiger King.

Love is Blind (Dir. by a Committee of People)

Oh boy this one's a doozy. After a quick sneak preview of the Love is Blind spinoff season, the hosts sit down to talk about how fun it was to hate-watch Netflix's new smash hit reality dating show. (Sersiously Kelly, you should give Mason a call)

Frances Ha (Dir. by Noah Baumbach)

On this episode, the hosts start out with some bad news, then jump into their throwback review of the B&W indie Frances Ha.

Sonic the Hedgehog (Dir. by Jeff Fowler)

In this episode, we get a quick update from Crazy Carl about the new Sonic the Hedgehog redesign. Later, the Son of a Ginger hosts/kidults try to grapple with how the shameless product placement and heartwarming-yet-childish story made them feel. 

Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (Dir. by Cathy Yan)

On this episode, we get a peek under the Gotham City curtain of crime and find out who's really pulling the strings. Then later, the hosts sit down to talk about their mixed feelings for the new Harley Quinn romp: Birds of Prey. 

The First Annual Gingie Awards

Patrick, Beth, and Mason get whisked away to Westeross to participate in the first annual Son of a Ginger Gingie Awards. Join them as they fight for their lives by picking the best in entertainment of 2019.  

The First Annual Gingy Awards

Patrick, Beth, and Mason get whisked away to Westeross to participate in the first annual Son of a Ginger Gingie Awards. Join them as they fight for their lives by picking the best in entertainment of 2019.  

Limetown (Created by Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie)

In this episode, the hosts talk about some weird machine that they've called "The Goo-er". Also, the new Facebook Watch original series Limetown left a sour taste in their mouths. 

Streaming Showdown Episode 2: Do you NEED Netflix?

On this episode, we get a quick update from everyone's favorite toxic married couple, Darla and Gene Gunderson. Then the hosts sit down to answer the question: What are you REALLY getting out of your Netflix subscription?

Cats (Dir. by Tom Hooper)

When going to see a movie about felines, the hosts made a beeline for the exit. Also, we got the inside scoop on what was really going on behind the scenes. Featuring Jacquelyn Green and field reporter Melody Sconce. 

Uncut Gems (Dir. by Josh and Benny Safdie)

Kicking off Season 4 the right way, Patrick, Beth, and Mason all made a serious bet - a gamble - and it's about to pay off. Join them as they talk all about the Safdie Brothers' newest crime thriller Uncut Gems. 

Watchmen Season 1 (Created. by Damon Lindelof)

The hosts once again gather with friend of the show and Production Assistant, Alex Olhausen, to discuss what it was like working on the set of HBO's Watchmen, the cultural impact of the show and the comics, and ultimately what they thought of Lindelof's adaptation. Also, we find out a little more about the mysterious 'Lube Man'.

Watchmen Season 1 (Created. by Damon Lindelof)

The hosts once again gather with friend of the show and Production Assistant, Alex Olhausen, to discuss what it was like working on the set of HBO's Watchmen, the cultural impact of the show and the comics, and ultimately what they thought of Lindelof's adaptation. Also, we find out a little more about the mysterious 'Lube Man'.

The Irishman (You know who it’s directed by)

Get out your AARP cards cuz everyone is OLD! So are St. Tangelo and McCluck as they pitch their ideas to the mob in this week’s cold open. 

Ford v Ferrari (Dir. by James Mangold)

On this high-octane episode of Son of a Ginger, we give Tesla a hand with marketing their Cybertruck and sit down to discuss the new racing drama Ford v Ferrari. 

Streaming Showdown Episode 1: Is Disney+ worth it?

In the first installment of a brand Son of a Ginger Original, the hosts talk all about the fanfare around Disney+. Is it worth your time? You'll just have to listen and find out. 

Streaming Showdown Episode 1: Is Disney+ worth it?

In the first installment of a brand Son of a Ginger Original, the hosts talk all about the fanfare around Disney+. Is it worth your time? You'll just have to listen and find out. 

Dolemite Is My Name (Dir. by Craig Brewer)

DOLEMITE, DOLEMITE, DOLEMITE, DOLEMITE What a funkadelic film. A lot of F Bombs in this episode so make sure your kids listen to it with parental supervision. Enjoy!  Original Song:  Produced by Patrick Bailer Guitar: Mason Moreau Background Vocal: Beth Marcinko

Living With Yourself (created by Timothy Greenberg)

On this episode we go deeeeeeep within our depressed alter-egos while we unpack the story elements within Paul Rudd's new show Living With Yourself. Also, a quick sneak peak of the new show Clone Cop airing on TruTV.

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (Dir. by Vince Gilligan)

Joined by their friend Danny, the hosts build new identities for themselves and podcast from a remote cabin in Massassappi. Turns out, cabins in Massassappi don't have great acoustics. Sub-par audio ahead. 

Joker (Dir. by Todd Phillips)

Wow! What a film! We say film because "movies" are for the lesser. We don't review movies. We review CINEMA. AND THIS WAS A GREAT PIECE OF CINEMA.  Whoa there, sorry about that. Grammarly just uploaded a "pretentious filter" feature and we don't know if we're fans yet. This episode's all about how to method act, and Hangover director Todd Phillips' new movie "Joker". Enjoy!

Music Review Special feat. Brittany Howard and Djo

In another music review special, the hosts dive into these two new offerings from frost time solo acts: Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes and Djo aka Joe Keery from Stranger things. 

Between Two Ferns: The Movie (Dir. by Scott Aukerman)

In this humdinger of an episode, it's life or death for Patrick as he tries to get you guys to laugh at our review of Funny or Die's Between Two Ferns: The Movie. Don't click die whatever you do or else you'll lose this show forever! Song Credits: "Holiday For Strings" by Unknown (1964)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HEpyK27YLc "The Harlem Shake" by Baauer (2013) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV0LHCHf-pE

The Boys Season 1 (Created by Garth Ennis and Eric Kripke)

After the show gets interrupted by a very important news update, Patrick, Beth, and Mason sit down to talk about the surprise smash hit Amazon Prime show The Boys.  Song Credits: Music Credit: OurMusicBox (Jay Man) Track Name: "The Headlines" Music By: Jay Man @ https://ourmusicbox.com/ Official "OurMusicBox" YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/....

It Chapter Two (Dir. by Andy Muschietti)

Beth, Mason, and Patrick kick off Season 3 of Son of a Ginger with a weird stroll down memory lane and a review of the sequel to the first ever SoG Reviewed film: It Chapter 2. This time, they kept it short and sweet, unlike some people. Yeesh.  

Good Boys (dir. by Gene Stupnitsky)

On this episode, the hosts take a break from watching their favorite nameless melodramatic hospital show to talk about a new coming of age film that DEFINITELY isn't Superbad. It's called Good Boys, but they weren't good boys at all. False advertising? You be the judge. 

Music Review Special feat. Chance the Rapper and Bon Iver

Join the hosts this week as they crash Chance’s wedding to talk about their thoughts on his album The Big Day. As well as Bon Iver’s  i,i. Why did they crash the wedding? Bon Iver couldn’t make it...

Once Upon A Time In Hollywood (Written and Dir. by Quentin Tarantino)

On this episode, the hosts bear witness to one of the most bizarre westerns in the making. Later, they share their thoughts on Quentin Tarantino's 9th film. Song Credits: Uptown Nights (60's garage blues) by © NADA - Copyright Free Music The Wild West by Ross Bugden

Stuber (dir. by Michael Dowse)

Patrick and Mason kidnapped their Uber passenger, Hamilton Way, and forced him to talk about the movie he worked on: Stuber. We can’t tell you how they got away with it, but it involved something that rhymes with shmackmail. 

BONUS: McCluck and St. Tangelo's Stranger Things Pitch

We couldn't stop breaking character while recording a cold open, and when we played it back during editing, it was just too hilarious not to post. Listen to us act like total goofballs and die laughing. 

Stranger Things Season 3 (Created by The Duffer Brothers)

Fresh off of being pitched some less than stellar ideas, Alex Olhausen stops by to talk about Stranger Things and his experience as an on-set PA on the show. Son of a Ginger exclusive interview! 

Spider-Man: Far From Home (Dir. by Jon Watts)

In the first ever 4 person episode of Son of a Ginger, the hosts are joined once again by their resident MCU expert Thomas Mastrototaro to talk about Marvel's first outing without Robert Downey Jr. And also we hear a quick word from the MCU travel agency.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Sunshine (version 2)" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Toy Story 4(Dir. by Josh Cooley)

In this episode the hosts caught something odd after recording one of their Patreon exclusive episodes, and later they tally up how many times Pixar has made them cry. Such babies...

Game of Thrones Season 8 (Written by David Benioff, D.B. Weiss & co. )

Wait, take a deep breath. We know you're angry about this season. Have you chilled out yet? Good! Enjoy the review as the hosts unpack this season and also hear the special guest segment featuring Torchibold Anus IV. 

Game of Thrones Season 8 (Written by David Benioff, D.B. Weiss & co. )

Wait, take a deep breath. We know you're angry about this season. Have you chilled out yet? Good! Enjoy the review as the hosts unpack this season and also hear the special guest segment featuring Torchibold Anus IV. 

Detective Pikachu (Dir. by Rob Letterman)

In a special Noir edition of "Who's that Pokemon?" a father and son are reunited in the most peculiar of ways. Later, the hosts talk about the fresh new nostalgic cash grab known as Detective Pikachu. 

Avengers: Endgame (Dir. by Joe and Anthony Russo)

A couple of cool cats get together to talk about Avengers: Endgame. 

A SoG Horror Double Feature! (Feat. Pet Sematary and Us)

Captain Marvel (Dir. By Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck)

Captain Marvel (Dir. By Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck)

Music Review Special feat. Weezer and Gary Clark Jr.

True Detective Season 3 (Created by Nic Pizzolatto)

Vice (Dir. by Adam McKay)

Comparing The Two CRAZY Fyre Festival Docs.

Comparing The Two CRAZY Fyre Festival Docs.

Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (Dir. By David Slade)