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NEW WEEKLY VIDEO SHOW!! WHAT?!

Michael has been locked in a garage by a mysterious editor and forced to watch and respond to last week's movie trailers. He's been eating sawdust exclusively, poor guy. Welp, there doesn't seem like there's anything we can do here. Enjoy the show!

The show will post here on Patreon every Tuesday as well as our Youtube channel.

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634. Kings of King: Dolores Claiborne

634. Kings of King: Dolores Claiborne

Abe and Mike discuss the 1995 drama Dolores Claiborne! Our kings discuss its similarity to Gerald’s Game, the impressive acting chops of Kathy Bates, and the ever elusive Maine accent.

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633. Escape from the Multicurse: The Nightmare Before Christmas

633. Escape from the Multicurse: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Our three co-hosts are stuck in the multiverse and need to get back to their home universe. Clearly, the only way to do that is to explore our cultural obsession with multiverses, alternate timelines and parallel worlds, and tie it all into a conversati...

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632. Star Trek: The Next Futurama 57 - Crimes of the Hot

632. Star Trek: The Next Futurama 57 - Crimes of the Hot

If you forgot, this show takes a Futurama episode and thematically pairs it with an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, which works surprisingly well.

This episode covers Futurama episode “Crimes of the Hot.”

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631. Like Razorblade Pie: The Region Between (Feat. Abe Epperson)

631. Like Razorblade Pie: The Region Between (Feat. Abe Epperson)

This show goes over the short stories of Michael’s favorite speculative fiction author and notable curmudgeon Harlan Ellison. Each episode Michael pairs (read: forces a friend to read) a short story with a guest that it “applies especially to.” Th...

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630. Spielboys! - Lost World: Jurassic Park

630. Spielboys! - Lost World: Jurassic Park

Sit back and listen to the sweet sound of the boys talkin’ bout the ‘berg. This episode covers 1997’s Lost World!

If you want more of this series, its releases alternate between the Small Beans network and the Gamefully Unemployed network. T...

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629. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: The Road Trip Playlist

629. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: The Road Trip Playlist

BONUS EPISODE! Just for the real G’s! This episode covers a curated playlist made by yours truly, the hosts. Check out the playlist so you listen along: 2023-09-22 13:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post

628. Frame Rate: Phantom of the Paradise (Feat. Vanessa Guerrero)

628. Frame Rate: Phantom of the Paradise (Feat. Vanessa Guerrero)

Michael and Abe are joined by Vanessa Guerrero to discuss 1974’s Phantom of the Paradise, directed by Brian De Palma. All three weigh in on this cult classic and bask in the glory of Beef. If you enjoy the campy, wild style of films like Rocky Horror ...

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627. Directorpiece Theatre: How Matthew Vaughn Creates Momentum (Kingsman)

627. Directorpiece Theatre: How Matthew Vaughn Creates Momentum (Kingsman)

Adam and Abe talk about how the fight scenes in Kingsman: The Secret Service serve as a kind of state of the union of action films, combining multiple genres. They also look at how director Matthew Vaughn puts his unique spin on the action sequence. Jus...

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626. Inside Dads: Master and Commander, and other Historical Adventures

626. Inside Dads: Master and Commander, and other Historical Adventures

Our new limited series with co-hosts Abe Epperson and David Bell digs deep into the internet meme of the “dad movie.” We can all probably name a dad movie, but can we isolate the tropes that really make this a bona fide film genre? Let’s find out!...

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625. Kings of King: Gerald’s Game

625. Kings of King: Gerald’s Game

Abe and Mike discuss the 2017 horror film Gerald’s Game! Our kings discuss director Mike Flanagan and how he’s well-suited to tell a King story, the flaws of act two, and how survival just comes down to giving to the bag of bones.

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624. Star Trek: The Next Futurama 55 - The 30% Iron Chef

624. Star Trek: The Next Futurama 55 - The 30% Iron Chef

If you forgot, this show takes a Futurama episode and thematically pairs it with an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, which works surprisingly well.

This episode covers Futurama episode “The 30% Iron Chef.”

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623. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: Better than the Book Movie

623. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: Better than the Book Movie

We have another patron-chosen episode! This episode covers Adam and Maggie’s picks for movies that are better than the book they’re based on. Adam talks about his recent run in with a rectal thermometer. They both present some beef with society’s ...

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622. Escape from the Multicurse: Star Trek (2009)

622. Escape from the Multicurse: Star Trek (2009)

Our three co-hosts are stuck in the multiverse and need to get back to their home universe. Clearly, the only way to do that is to explore our cultural obsession with multiverses, alternate timelines and parallel worlds, and tie it all into a conversati...

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621. Like Razorblade Pie: Catman (Feat. Stephen Wright & Chase Stowell)

621. Like Razorblade Pie: Catman (Feat. Stephen Wright & Chase Stowell)

This show goes over the short stories of Michael’s favorite speculative fiction author and notable curmudgeon Harlan Ellison. Each episode Michael pairs (read: forces a friend to read) a short story with a guest that it “applies especially to.” Th...

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620. Frame Rate - Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy (Feat. Ryan Pequin)

620. Frame Rate - Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy (Feat. Ryan Pequin)

Michael and Abe are joined by Ryan Pequin (Three Word Phrase, Shape Island) to discuss 1996’s Brain Candy. They discuss how influential Kids in the Hall were for each of them, comedy in the 90s, and try to break down KITH’s unique brand of comedy. View Post

619. Rough Stuff: Fashion

619. Rough Stuff: Fashion

FASHION! OH BABY! It’s time to talk about the awkwardness of picking an outfit that inherently implies you like this, walking outside, and the horrifying thought that everyone thinks it’s awful. Let’s jump into the insecurity of the armor we put o...

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618. Directorpiece Theatre - How to Shoot a Cheap Apocalypse (Escape from New York)

618. Directorpiece Theatre - How to Shoot a Cheap Apocalypse (Escape from New York)

Adam and Abe talk about how Carpenter’s Escape from New York was an insanely run production. They talk about the shoestring budget, ways the filmmakers kept the costs low, and how Metal Gear Solid is just a rip off of this character. Abe’s love for ...

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617. Shooting Threes: Lady Vengeance

617. Shooting Threes: Lady Vengeance

Our intrepid hosts are covering Park Chan-Wook’s “Vengeance Trilogy.” This episode completes the trilogy with 2005’s Lady Vengeance. Also, stick around until the end when the hosts reveal the next trilogy!

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Bridgett Greenber...

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616. Star Trek: The Next Futurama 53 - Future Stock

616. Star Trek: The Next Futurama 53 - Future Stock

If you forgot, this show takes a Futurama episode and thematically pairs it with an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, which works surprisingly well.

This episode covers Futurama episode “Future Stock.”

This show exclusively rele...

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615. Frame Rate: Men in Black (Feat. Daniel O’Brien)

615. Frame Rate: Men in Black (Feat. Daniel O’Brien)

Michael and Abe are joined by the DOB to discuss 1997’s Men in Black. They discuss how it came to be an instant classic, the wild pre-production, and the incredible performance of Vincent D’Onofrio.

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614. Kings of King: Cujo

614. Kings of King: Cujo

Abe and Mike discuss the 1983 horror film Cujo! The King boys talk about being a dog, the impressive craftsmanship in the movie, and the film’s simplistic origins.

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Michael Swaim: 2023-07-31 13:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post

613. Escape from the Multicurse: Last Action Hero

613. Escape from the Multicurse: Last Action Hero

Our three co-hosts are stuck in the multiverse and need to get back to their home universe. Clearly, the only way to do that is to explore our cultural obsession with multiverses, alternate timelines and parallel worlds, and tie it all into a conversati...

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612. Like Razorblade Pie: Chained to the Fast Lane in the Red Queen's Race (Feat. Adam Ganser)

612. Like Razorblade Pie: Chained to the Fast Lane in the Red Queen's Race (Feat. Adam Ganser)

This show goes over the short stories of Michael’s favorite speculative fiction author and notable curmudgeon Harlan Ellison. Each episode Michael pairs (read: forces a friend to read) a short story with a guest that it “applies especially to.” Th...

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611. Directorpiece Theatre - White House Down: A Die Hard in the Rough

611. Directorpiece Theatre - White House Down: A Die Hard in the Rough

Adam and Abe talk about how White House Down is one of the better Die Hards. They discuss unoriginality in Hollywood, what makes a Die Hard, and the cinematic tactics both films deploy to make you feel you’re on a rollercoaster. They also talk about A...

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610. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: The Fuck It Album

610. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: The Fuck It Album

BONUS EPISODE! Just for the real G’s! This episode covers “the fuck it album.” The hosts discuss some albums that just say fuck it.

If you patronize us, feel free to email us suggestions for episodes at any time at 2023-07-17 13:00:12 +0000 UTC View Post

609. Spielboys! - Ready Player One

609. Spielboys! - Ready Player One

Sit back and listen to the sweet sound of the boys talkin’ bout the ‘berg. This episode covers 2018’s Ready Player One!

If you want more of this series, its releases alternate between the Small Beans network and the Gamefully Unemployed netw...

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608. Star Trek: The Next Futurama 51 - A Pharaoh to Remember

608. Star Trek: The Next Futurama 51 - A Pharaoh to Remember

If you forgot, this show takes a Futurama episode and thematically pairs it with an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, which works surprisingly well.

This episode covers Futurama episode “A Pharaoh to Remember.”

This show exclusi...

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607. Frame Rate: Sunshine (Feat. Tom Reimann)

607. Frame Rate: Sunshine (Feat. Tom Reimann)

Michael and Abe are joined by Tom Reimann in discussing 2007’s Sunshine. They discuss prevalent criticism of the film, the portrayal of science in the film, and the incredibly stacked cast.

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606. Kings of King: Michael Jackson’s Ghosts

606. Kings of King: Michael Jackson’s Ghosts

Abe and Mike discuss the 1996 horror film/music video Ghosts! The Kings discuss the obvious metaphor at the center of the story, the stacked crew assembled to produce the film, and the insane scream that MJ does during the dance numbers.

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