Michael Swaim and Abe Epperson sat down and watched the 7 episodes of the limited series I’m A Virgo, directed by Boots Riley. While the story is about a teen sheltered from the world due to his largeness, it becomes a social commentary about growing up Black in America along with the effects of capitalism on American communities. We talk about the impressive technical feats and filmmaking as well as the themes on display by Riley and co. 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

Pretty self-explanatory, really.

Oh hey, what’s up? Me? Oh, I’m just a new podcast. I’m all about 1998’s Cowboy Bebop, the anime. You know, just Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson talking about perhaps the coolest media ever created. You like breaking down each episode and talking about execution and themes? I knew you would. I could just tell you’d like this 26 part, 45 minute podcast. Strap on in. 3, 2, 1. Let’s jam. 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

Our deep dive of Wes Anderson and P.T. Anderson continues: this time we discuss the 2021 film Licorice Pizza which tells the story of two young people (one of which is very young) falling in love in the 70s. Michael and Abe discuss PT Anderson’s distinctive style, themes, and characters. 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

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 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 1993’s Groundhog Day! Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP 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

Writer/Actor Erik Barnes stops by the proverbial small town diner for some yuks and jabberin’ with the boys. Yes, we know we covered Road to Perdition last time, and yes, this is another early 2000s gangster movie based on a graphic novel about a man trying to hide his past life from his children. We KNOW. We’re doing a thing. Anyway, Erik brings his know-how to the chat and has a kickstarter you should chickity-check. Features: Erik Barnes: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/monstors/monstors-sham-moo-moo-and-sting-cobra-action-figures 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

Michael brings on Brandon and Lisa, parents of two children (aged 1 and 3). Michael investigates the daily life and worries of the initial parenting phase. This episode continues the ongoing conversation about Michael and jenn’s leap into parenthood, including a huge announcement at the beginning of the pod! Buy Michael’s book: https://www.patreon.com/smallbeans/shop Support Small Beans: https://www.patreon.com/smallbeans Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Our 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! Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/abethemighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan 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

Our deep dive of Wes Anderson and P.T. Anderson continues: this time we discuss the 2018 film Isle of Dogs which tells the story of a boy who tries to save his dog from a tyrannical cat-cult. Michael and Abe discuss Wes Anderson’s distinctive style, themes, and characters. 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

Abe Epperson wants to tell you about the holy experience of watching The Saint. He wants to whisper into your ear how a director uses blocking, pacing, and movement to make you understand how awesome the Saint is. I mean, look at Val Kilmer in the above photo. I bet God needed another day of rest after he made that high-tech hunk of disguise. 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

Brian Brushwood joins Michael and Adam to discuss the classic real time strategy game, Starcraft 2! They sweetly discuss the sweet strategies, the sweet story, and its sweet impact on the genre. Listen until the end for some sweet voice acting. Brian Brushwood: World’s Greatest Con https://pod.link/1572307941 Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Author and all-around fantastic guy, Jason Pargin, joins the boys on the road to unpacking the themes, production, and structure of 2002’s Road to Perdition. They talk gangster movies, anti-heroes, and the fact that Jason is definitely not a murderer. Features: Jason Pargin: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonkpargin 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

Swaim wrote a novel called The Climb, currently available as a lush, all-color PDF, as well as in an ereader-compatible format, and in physical form. THIS is a sample of the audiobook version of The Climb, read by the author, a man named Michael. It's just the first three hours. The full thing can be had for a scant twenty dollars by visiting the Small Beans Patreon Shop at patreon.com/smallbeans/shop. Your money will go directly to support Mike in a trying financial time, and unlock the audiobook as an MP3, M4B (the preferred format of reader apps like Audible, Apple Books, and etc.), and indexed chapter-by-chapter folder for those who prefer a navigable playlist. ALSO: Features one other Small Beannouncement, so make sure to stay for the end of the beanginning. SYNOPSIS & PRAISE Sinno is about to take part in an ancient coming-of-age rite for his people: climbing as high as he can up the Great Tree that comprises the entire universe. No one knows what wonders and mysteries lurk in the misty branches above. All Sinno knows is that he sometimes hates himself, and he doesn't want to let anybody down. This is a book about things including, but not limited to: alcoholism, robots, crippling depression, a magical talking rock, what's inside the Mystery Box, falling in love, hitting yourself in the head, evil orange fungus, the Tree Pope, CRACKED, Picasso, and the meaning of life. I sure hope it helps. "The book is heartbreaking, it's weird, and it's very, very funny." - Robert Brockway "There’s nothing quite like The Climb. A classic, fantastical, epic hero’s journey except for the parts where it isn’t...and, as always, a book that’s really f*cking funny. It’s a love poem, it’s a dick joke, it’s a celebration of art and a middle finger to those who try to squeeze a buck out of art, and it’s quite possibly Michael Swaim’s masterpiece." - Daniel O'Brien

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 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 2006’s The Lake House, with Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock! Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP 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

Our deep dive of Wes Anderson and P.T. Anderson continues: this time we discuss the 2017 film The Phantom Thread which tells the story of a toxic relationship fostered by a tyrannical dressmaker. Michael and Abe discuss Paul Thomas Anderson’s distinctive style, themes, and characters. 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

Adam Ganser breaks down two different types of popular comedies made these days by taking the comedic stylings of The Other Guys and dissecting its approach to comedy and action. He tracks how films typically choose one of the two camps and what that means for the audience. Also, he wants a cybertruck. 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

Michael brings on Marina and Tom Reimann, expecting parents and personal friends. Marina and Tom are expecting any day now so this conversation consists of Michael asking them about their journey so far, as he begins his own. This episode continues the ongoing conversation about Michael and jenn’s leap into parenthood. The Go-Fund Me for Marina and Tom Reimann: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-marinas-highrisk-pregnancy-journey Buy Michael’s book: https://www.patreon.com/smallbeans/shop Support Small Beans: https://www.patreon.com/smallbeans Features: Marina Reimann: https://twitch.tv/heartfistbrain Tom Reimann: https://twitter.com/startthemachine Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Friend and illustrious bean, Katy Stoll, is forced by her friends to watch the Patrick Stewart made-for-TV vehicle that is Safe House! You’ve probably never heard of the movie because it’s insane. That’s why we chose our friend Katy to stop by and experience the glory that is Safe House. Features: Katy Stoll: https://twitter.com/katystoll 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

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 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. Boy Howdy! This week we discuss 2001’s The One. Michael and Abe contemplate how they didn’t figure out how Adam says “Boy Howdy!” constantly throughout this one. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP 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

Our 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! Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/abethemighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan 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

Our deep dive of Wes Anderson and P.T. Anderson continues: this time we discuss the 2014 film The Grand Budapest Hotel which tells the story of how a refugee inherited a famous hotel. Michael and Abe discuss Wes Anderson’s distinctive style, themes, and characters. 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

We have another patron-chosen episode! This episode covers Adam and Maggie’s picks for the film they fell in and out of love with. Maggie loves Star Trek! Adam’s lost some weight! 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/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

A Massachusetts native, David Bell, infiltrates the podcast to tell us about the nature of the mean streets of Boston. And he is relentless. Find out who gets murdered: Michael or Abe! Enjoy this conversation about Martin Scorsese’s The Departed. Features: David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan 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

Abe Epperson wants to talk about the 2009’s horror comedy where Megan Fox is a demon and preys upon high school boys. Written by Diablo Cody and directed by Karyn Kusama, this film smartly comments on the persistent male gaze that followed young actresses like Fox. Let’s get in there and eat these kids. 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

Friendly Bean and all-time winner of podcasts, Vanessa Guerrero drops by to chat with the boys about the classic action adventure sci-fi The Fifth Element. They discuss fucking in tubes, tiny elephant pets, Gary Oldman, and what makes this film endure. Note: The last 10 minutes of the episode, Vanessa had a recording error which is why she appears to go silent for the ending. Features: Vanessa Guerrero: https://www.instagram.com/snesguerrero 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

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 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 1981’s Time Bandits. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP 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

Coen 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 Ethan Coen, starring Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan. Last Week Tonight’s Daniel O’Brien stops by to dish it out. Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP 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

Michael asks Abe Epperson, fellow Small Bean, to discuss his thoughts about starting a family. They discuss regret, happiness, and the anxiety of bringing a human into the world. Abe’s pretty satisfied with not having kids, but it’s always been on Michael’s list of life goals. Let’s see how these friends navigate the conversation from two different perspectives. Buy Michael’s book: https://www.patreon.com/smallbeans/shop Support Small Beans: https://www.patreon.com/smallbeans Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/abethemighty Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Our deep dive of Wes Anderson and P.T. Anderson continues: this time we discuss the 2014 film Inherent Vice which tells the story two twelve year olds running away to live together. Michael and Abe discuss Paul Thomas Anderson’s distinctive style, themes, and characters. 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

Adam Ganser wants to talk about an early 2000’s neo-noir film where Meg Ryan is both the detective and the femme fatale. Also we see Mark Ruffalo’s dick. Also, it was directed by Jane Campion (The Piano, The Power of the Dog). This film introduces the concept of the female gaze along with a unique noir story that exposes the genre’s tendency for male gaze films. 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

Friendly Bean and fellow podcaster John Liot joins Michael and Abe as they discuss 1992’s horror comedy Army of Darkness. The boys discuss the cartoonish impulses of Sam Raimi, the classic lines, and the Evil Dead series as a whole. Hail to the bean, baby. Features: John Liot: https://www.instagram.com/johnliot/ 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

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 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 2004’s Primer. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP 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

Bridgett Greenberg joins Michael and Abe as they discuss the 2004 psychological thriller The Machinist. Christian Bale’s weight loss and gain, the early 2000’s fascination with non-linear storytelling, and the value of symbology in films are just a few of the topics in this here episode! Let’s thank Joran Welling for suggesting the movie. We are turning off the Pick the Flick tier temporarily so we can cover a few movies we want to cover, but when it turns back on, you can be like Joran by heading over to the Small Beans patreon and pledging for the Pick the Flick tier. We’ll make an announcement when we turn it back on! Features: Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweets 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

Our deep dive of Wes Anderson and P.T. Anderson continues: this time we discuss the 2012 film Moonrise Kingdom which tells the story two twelve year olds running away to live together. Michael and Abe discuss Wes Anderson’s distinctive style, themes, and characters. 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

Our 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! Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/abethemighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan 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

Bridgett and Sarah finish their discussion of the Cornetto trilogy (aka The Three Flavours Cornetto”) by Edgar Wright! This time it’s 2013’s The World’s End. Stay tuned for our next trilogy on Shooting Threes! Features: Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweets Sarah Griffith: https://www.tiktok.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-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Our 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! Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/abethemighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan 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

Abe Epperson wants to talk about 90’s action movies and how their cinematography, framing, and editing became homogeneous. To take us there, he chose to walk us through the insane world of Con Air. 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

We have another patron-chosen episode! This episode covers Adam and Maggie’s picks for movies about sweet, sweet revenge. Maggie talks about getting strong and somersaults. Also, they chat about clown tits. 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/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Sarah Griffith bumps into Michael and Abe and they discuss the 1992 comedy of errors Noises Off, from the play of the same name, directed by Peter Bogdanovich. Rotating sets, high school theater, a curt disagreement over the value of film vs. theater. Pretty sweet episode, in my opinion. Let’s thank Jane for suggesting the movie. You can be like Jane by heading over to the Small Beans patreon and pledging for the Pick the Flick tier. You can choose which movies we cover on this here Frame Rate! Features: Sarah Griffith: https://www.tiktok.com/@sk_griffith 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

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 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 2014’s Edge of Tomorrow. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP 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

Adam Ganser brings a breakdown of how director Emerald Fennell designed the character of Oliver Quick, our sociopathic fuck machine. Whether you enjoy the film or not, Adam will lay out how Barry Keoghan and the filmmakers made you feel uneasy. 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

Our deep dive of Wes Anderson and P.T. Anderson continues: this time we discuss the 2012 film The Master which tells the story of a man who falls into cult. Michael and Abe discuss the movie’s themes, impressive acting, and how PTA runs his sets. 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

Adam Ganser joins Michael and Abe to discuss another Aussie cult-classic about being locked in an apocalyptic drive-in theater. Apparently, we’re the Australian guys this month. Don’t know why that happened, but here we are. Let’s thank James McLeod for suggesting the movie. You can be like James by heading over to the Small Beans patreon and pledging for the Pick the Flick tier. You can choose which movies we cover on this here Frame Rate! 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! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Our 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! Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/abethemighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan 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

Michael and Abe jump back into independent cinema and stitch together a convo about Patchwork, a film about three women being turned into a Frankenstein (monster). This episode is brought to you by Wesley and Holly. You can be like them by heading over to the Small Beans patreon and pledging for the Pick the Flick tier. You can choose which movies we cover on this here Frame Rate! 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

Michael asks Adam Ganser, fellow Small Bean, to discuss his relationship with death. They discuss their faith and assumptions, and the development of death in their lives. There’s also some stories from the community that spark some further introspection. Buy Michael’s book: https://www.patreon.com/smallbeans/shop Support Small Beans: https://www.patreon.com/smallbeans Features: Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Bridgett and Sarah continue their discussion of the Cornetto trilogy (aka The Three Flavours Cornetto”) by Edgar Wright! This time it’s Hot Fuzz. Next stop, The World’s End. Huzzah! Features: Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweets Sarah Griffith: https://www.tiktok.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-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Michael and Abe are joined by Gamefully Unemployed’s David Bell to discuss the 1997 thriller The Game, directed by David Fincher. Michael Douglas finds himself in an expensive and existential game of cat and mouse. The gang talks about how they’re terrible at escape rooms! This episode is brought to you by Bender Bending Rodriguez. You can be like Bender by heading over to the Small Beans patreon and pledging for the Pick the Flick tier. You can choose which movies we cover on this here Frame Rate! Features: David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan 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

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 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 2016’s Arrival. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP 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

Michael and Abe are joined by Gamefully Unemployed’s Tom Reimann to discuss the 1989 sci-fi body horror film, Tetsuo: The Iron Man. It’s a horrifying tale of a kind of metal contagion that turns people into hideous metal monsters. There’s a drill dick in it! This episode is brought to you by Theo. You can be like Theo by heading over to the Small Beans patreon and pledging for the Pick the Flick tier. You can choose which movies we cover on this here Frame Rate! 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/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Ander’s Sons returns! Our deep dive of Wes Anderson and P.T. Anderson continues: this time we discuss the 2009 film Fantastic Mr. Fox which tells the story of the Fox family as they nearly are killed by Mr. Fox’s attempts to relive his glory days. Michael and Abe discuss the beautiful sets and stop-motion, Wes Anderson’s character tendencies, and the director’s trademarks that show up in the film. 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

The chaperones, the awkward standing around, and of course, the grinding. Follow Bridgett and Sarah as they share their own school dance horror stories. We’re pretty sure you’ll be able to relate to this rough stuff. Rough Stuff: https://twitter.com/roughstuffpod Email us your horrible tales: [email protected] 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

Let’s finish this. 2023 has been said to be potentially the best year of gaming ever. Why is that? What games have really stood out this year? Do Michael and Adam think that the crown should go to Balder’s Gate? Zelda? An indie game? Another Mario? You have to listen to find out in this special year-ending episode of 1Upsmanship. Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Michael and Abe are joined by friend of the pod Vanessa Guerrero to discuss 1971’s Wake In Fright. It’s an Australian movie that follows a school teacher as he kind of descends into the madness of the outback and it’s a pretty unforgettable film (and free on youtube)! This episode is brought to you by Theo. You can be like Theo by heading over to the Small Beans patreon and pledging for the Pick the Flick tier. You can choose which movies we cover on this here Frame Rate! Features: Vanessa Guerrero: https://twitter.com/nessguerrero 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

Our 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! Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/abethemighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan 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

In a never-ending quest to both sell books and ruin his own passions and pastimes, Michael Swaim has invited fellow author Jason Pargin (John Dies at the End, Zoey Ashe series) to break down all the hardest aspects of maintaining a career as a novelist, and learns lessons that apply to all of us, especially the ones with jobs or who want things. Buy Michael’s book: https://www.patreon.com/smallbeans/shop Support Small Beans: https://www.patreon.com/smallbeans Features: Jason Pargin: https://twitter.com/JasonKPargin Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

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 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 1997’s Event Horizon. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP 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

We have another patron-chosen episode! This episode covers Adam and Maggie’s picks for movies that exude female empowerment. Maggie talks about her new cat backpack (she now has a backpack to hold her cat in). They also reveal more details about their new video podcast that will soon release on Maggie’s YT channel. 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/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Michael and Abe are joined by Cody Johnston to discuss 1986’s True Stories, directed by David Byrne. They discuss how David Byrne is an alien, how the movie is an ASMR-like experience, and how great the music is. 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 our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Abe and Mike discuss the 1994 drama The Shawshank Redemption! Our kings discuss perhaps our most anticipated movie yet! Will it dethrone The Shining on the top of our list? Has Frank Darabont etched his way into the title of Best King Director? Will Red ever learn the harmonica? These things are more, right now! 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

Michael and Abe are joined by Katy “Big Stollhouse” Stoll to discuss 2002’s Bowling for Columbine, directed by Michael Moore. They discuss propaganda, America, and sadly, the enduring legacy of its topic. Features: Katy Stoll: https://twitter.com/katystoll 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

Sarah and “The Bridge'' have a new trilogy to cover. This time it’s the Cornetto trilogy (aka The Three Flavours Cornetto”) by Edgar Wright! Let’s kick things off with 2004’s Shaun of the Dead! Features: Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweets Sarah Griffith: https://www.tiktok.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-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Michael and Abe are joined by Jason Pargin to discuss 2013’s Enemy, directed by Denis Villeneuve. It’s the clone movie with Jake Gyllenhaal that has spiders! What does it all mean? The boys unpack the movie’s metaphors and land on that it probably shouldn’t be taken literally. Features: Jason Pargin: https://twitter.com/JasonKPargin 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

Adam and Abe talk about how movies with one location run the risk of becoming stale. John Hughes and his Breakfast Club makes the case for how a visually simple movie can become a classic. 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

Our 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! Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/abethemighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan 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

Michael and Abe are joined by Billy Wayne Davis to discuss 2004’s Napoleon Dynamite. They discuss how culturally influential this movie was for about six months, the interesting backstory of its marketing, and how 2004 was stacked for comedies. Features: Billy Wayne Davis: https://twitter.com/BillyWayneDavis 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 This episode is brought to you by Jeff. You can be like Jeff by heading over to the Small Beans patreon and pledging for the Pick the Flick tier. You can choose which movies we cover on this here Frame Rate!

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. 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

The day you’ve been waiting for has arrived. 1Upsmanship returns! New season, new place! This show’s new home is on the Small Beans patreon channel. For a few bucks a month, you will get 2 episodes of 1Ups every month! Pretty cool! The show returns with an episode about games that formed the hosts’ form and shape of what “games should be.” A look into the gaming brains of one Michael Swaim and one Adam Ganser. 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/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

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 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 1993’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP 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

AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE ON THE FREE FEED?!?! What will we do next? 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.” This show exclusively releases every other episode here on the Small Beans patreon. Wimmy Wam Wam Wozzle! Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691 Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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 Picture Show or Eraserhead, you should watch this movie. Features: Vanessa Guerrero: https://twitter.com/nessguerrero 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

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. Just like the movie, it ends in anal. 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

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! Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/abethemighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan 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

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. 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

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 decision to go outside while the world is at its hottest. Also, remember: be friends with everyone; take a pottery class. 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/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

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 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 2009’s Star Trek. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP 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

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.” This episode it’s the short story Catman and the guests are Stephen Wright and Chase Stowell, the co-editors and writers for Impossible Worlds, a quarterly Sci-Fi and Fantasy digital magazine. This story is pretty obscure, so Michael took the time to digitize the prose, so go ahead and thank him. We’ll wait. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AzRslUk5QNNbnIiqd7D6YM7_vPWo5VWt/view?usp=sharing Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Impossible Worlds: https://twitter.com/ImpossWorlds 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

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. Features: Ryan Pequin: https://twitter.com/ryanpequin 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

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 on everyday. Also, I think we can all agree that teens are the worst. Rough Stuff: https://twitter.com/roughstuffpod Email us your horrible tales: [email protected] 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

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 John Carpenter remains uncontained and we’re all a bit worried about him. 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

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! 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-beans-store?ref_id=22691

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. This episode is brought to you by VeryBakedPotato. You can be like VeryBakedPotato by heading over to the Small Beans patreon and pledging for the Pick the Flick tier. You can choose which movies we cover on this here Frame Rate! 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: 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

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. 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

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 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 1993’s Last Action Hero. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP 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

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 Adam’s new guitar skill(z). 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

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. This episode is brought to you by VeryBakedPotato. You can be like VeryBakedPotato by heading over to the Small Beans patreon and pledging for the Pick the Flick tier. You can choose which movies we cover on this here Frame Rate! Features: Tom Reimann: https://twitter.com/startthemachine Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP 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

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. 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

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 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 1988’s Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP 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

We have another patron-chosen episode! This episode covers Adam and Maggie’s picks for movies that feel like a fever dream. Adam talks about his renewed love of service to others. Maggie talks about being a wedding junkie. 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/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Adam and Abe talk about the horrible production of Waterworld. Not only was the production pummeled by inclement weather, the morale of the crew and disagreements amongst the creative team made for a lot of sunk costs. Also, Abe talks about how he has great timing. Adam responds with the speed and accuracy of an Abe. 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

Michael and Abe are joined by Adam Ganser in discussing 2017’s Blade Runner 2049. They discuss the insane amount of craft involved in the movie, how symbolism is pretentious, and the appropriate application of a Gosling. This episode is brought to you by VeryBakedPotato. You can be like VeryBakedPotato by heading over to the Small Beans patreon and pledging for the Pick the Flick tier. You can choose which movies we cover on this here Frame Rate! Features: Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP 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

Check out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear 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 “Leela’s Homeworld.” This show exclusively releases every other episode here on the Small Beans patreon. Wimmy Wam Wam Wozzle! Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691 Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Check out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear The Casters are back and they’re more Curious than ever! The CAC gang spends 10 minutes making some predictions about the movie, go see it, and then proceed to podcast for about 2 hours about the whirlwind that is the latest installment of the series. 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-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Check out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear Adam and Abe talk about the techniques, style, and story aspects that make Top Gun a military fantasy film. They also talk about how expensive aircraft carriers are to move. 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

Check out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear Abe and Mike discuss the 2019 horror film Pet Sematary! The Kings discuss the changes from the book and original, the studio’s choice to fast track its production, and the raw power of John Lithgow. 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

Check out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear 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.” This episode it’s the short story The Sky Is Burning and the guest is Cody Johnston. Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Cody Johnston: https://twitter.com/drmistercody 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

Check out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear 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 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 2021’s Spider-man: No Way Home! Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP 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

Check out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear Our intrepid hosts are covering Park Chan-Wook’s “Vengeance Trilogy!” Last episode was the first installment: Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance. But today, the gals are covering the much more famous Oldboy! Also it’s the NBA Finals, so you should definitely listen to this show NOW. 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-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Check out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear Abe and Michael bring Lydia Bugg back to discuss the classic 1975 comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail. They discuss how it has stood the test of time, the terrible production, and their favorite jokes. Features: Lydia Bugg: https://twitter.com/YouKnowLydia Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP 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

Check out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear On a very special episode, writer/father/friend Soren Bowie sits in as host and invites Mike to explain why he was just out for a bit, and how his life was changed for the better by his experiences in a partial hospitalization program for people undergoing acute mental health challenges. We think this one could be extra-useful, so please give it a listen if you're on a healing journey, and because it starts with a kickass short story from Soren. The folder of useful documents and exercises referenced in the episode is available here, including Swaim's cast of internal characters (all Star Trek). https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1I2uTrCWc3on5rX60KReycLqFls-40JiK https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FD_rIriC7IhVmOiRVzoGjtGdTeCM2wZP/view The Jack Kornfield meditation mentioned is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZtgHd2gJLg Here are some other excellent meditations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8e_tAEM80k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv6HkipQcfA https://lifearchitect.com/ifs-guided-meditations/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yQX1y7zMAg The book No Bad Parts by Richard Schwarz, considered the definitive text on Internal Family Systems/Parts Work, is available everywhere. Features: Soren Bowie: https://twitter.com/Soren_Ltd Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691 Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Check out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear Abe and Mike discuss the 1976 horror film Carrie! The Kings discuss that it’s Stephen King’s first adaptation, its unique direction, and the production of the film. 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

Check out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear We have another patron-chosen episode! This episode covers Adam and Maggie’s picks for movies that actually need a remake. There’s also a conversation about the writer’s strike, AI screenwriting, bags, friendship circles, and moving away. 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/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Check out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear Sit and listen to the sweet sound of the boys talkin’ bout the ‘berg. Here’s our FREE episode on 2004’s The Terminal! If you want more of this series, its releases alternate between the Small Beans network and the Gamefully Unemployed network. To receive all episodes, patronize both channels at https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans and https://www.patreon.com/GamefullyUnemployed Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Tom Reimann: https://twitter.com/startthemachine Art/Logo created by Michael Vincent Bramley. Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Adam and Abe talk about how Shrek 2 is thoroughly postmodernist, was indicative of the 2000s, and how comedy will forever be indebted to the movie Shrek 2. It’s an art criticism podcast on Shrek 2, so you know. Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Check out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear 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

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 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 1998’s Run Lola Run! Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP 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

Ah yes, the embarrassing act of going to the bathroom. It’s not fun for anyone. Especially for Bridgett (pants pisser) and Sarah (terrible thief). But today’s topic dives into the unwritten rules of the American Public Bathroom System and the hooligans that feel they are above the law. Also, Bridgett tells a wonderful story about a Milan Fashion Week bathroom. We’re getting into that rough stuff. Rough Stuff: https://twitter.com/roughstuffpod Email us your horrible tales: [email protected] 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

A new trilogy has arrived! Our intrepid and eclectic hosts have chosen the next three episodes to cover Park Chan-Wook’s “Vengeance Trilogy” starting with 2002’s Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance! Let’s begin the shooting of the threes. 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-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Abe and Adam discuss 2001’s Cowboy Bebop: The Movie. Well, they more talk about Cowboy Bebop the show. It’s a great show. This is a podcast about what makes it so great, I guess. Also, they talk about if you haven’t seen it, the best way to get into the series. 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

Special guest Jessica Ellis (What Lies West) breaks down the film Kenneth Branagh made after Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994). What happens when a director airs out their grievances in their films? How do you deal with criticism as a storyteller? Here’s some ways that Kenneth Branagh sure did it. Features: Jessica Ellis: https://twitter.com/baddestmamajama 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

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! Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/abethemighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan 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

Abe and Dave discuss Brandon Cronenberg’s new film Infinity Pool! It’s about murder tourism! It’s real messed up. The hosts discuss if it’s a worthy successor to Cronenberg’s first film Possessor. Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan 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

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! Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/abethemighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan 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

In this episode of Tales, Michael invites friend Vanessa Guerrero to discuss their worst days they’ve ever had and how they dealt with it. The interview begins at 8:12. Features: Vanessa Guerrero: https://twitter.com/nessguerrero Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691 Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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! Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/abethemighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan 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

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 Michael and David discuss death, licking thumbs, and the classic Futurama episode “Roswell That Ends Well.” This show exclusively releases every other episode here on the Small Beans patreon. Wimmy Wam Wam Wozzle! Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691 Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Adam brought his dissection of how in the early days of filming computer screens directors attempted to make an otherwise boring shot more interesting. Abe and special guest Jessica Ellis (What Lies West) join in to offer their thoughts on Adam’s super sick and chill theory. Features: Jessica Ellis: https://twitter.com/baddestmamajama 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

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 bonafide film genre? Let’s find out! Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/abethemighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan 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

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.” This episode it’s the short story S.R.O. and the guest is Sarah Griffith. Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP 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-beans-store?ref_id=22691

We have another patron-chosen episode! This episode covers Adam and Maggie’s playlists perfect for breakups. 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/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Michael and Abe discuss the 1971 anti-western McCabe & Mrs. Miller directed by Robert Altman. They talk the look, vibe, and editing of one the best Altman films ever! This episode is brought to you by Andrew Marinus through the Pick the Flick patreon tier. You too can choose a movie for us to cover! Find more information about our tiers at www.patreon.com/SmallBeans. 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

Abe and Adam discuss 2017’s Good Time. They discuss the erratic tone, meaning, and performances of the Safdie Brother’s breakout film and how it is indicative of modern filmmaking. 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

What?! Rough Stuff is back?! Bridgett and Sarah return after a few years of doing other podcasts! This time we travel to Sarah’s apartment which is so crazy, like you don’t even know. But it’s the perfect spot for our co-hosts to explore the embarrassing world of crushes. We’re talking youthful crushes, jealousy, and sex interviews. We’re getting into that rough stuff. Rough Stuff: https://twitter.com/roughstuffpod Email us your horrible tales: [email protected] 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

In this episode of Tales, Michael invites friend and longtime collaborator Daniel O’Brien to discuss the healing properties of meditation and its role in both of their lives. Features: Daniel O’Brien: https://twitter.com/DOB_INC Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691 Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Abe and guest co-host Dave discuss 2022’s Bullet Train. Well, really, they talk about the genre of mystery-crime films inspired by Guy Richie and Tarantino. What makes this genre of movies compelling? What makes them fail? Abe and Dave have the answer. Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan 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

Stephen Casey, NASA machine learning and artificial intelligence researcher, sits down with us to discuss economic turmoil from a complex systems perspective. Basically, he says if the value of money is modified to be reflective of the health of the ecosystem and the well-being of individuals, then global health improves automatically with less need for corrective policies or top-down controls. If I were to give you a system that was configured the same way the economy is, you’d be able to predict that we’re in a system of runaway energy expenditure. And sure enough, when we look at the actual economy, we see a system that incentivizes an increase in the output of energy over the well-being of individuals and climate change. Using the basic model of game theory, Stephen discusses how more accurate measurements of the interconnectedness of systems can help stop the madness. Griffin peer reviews! Here's an updated link to where the paper can be found online: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/367163714_How_to_Solve_Climate_Change_Building_a_Digital_Twin_with_an_Entropy-Based_Fitness_Function_that_Allows_Human_Activity_to_Exist_in_Equilibrium_with_the_Environment Features: Griffin Rowell: https://twitter.com/Griffisaurus Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Stephen Casey: https://www.aiinvivo.org/ 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

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.” This episode it’s the short story On The Slab and the guest is Brooks Brown. Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Brooks Brown: https://discord.com/invite/dgqc 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

Abe and Mike discuss the 1982 anthology horror Creepshow! Stephen King acts in this one! The Kings discuss anthology as a form, the interesting production, and comic book vibe of the film. 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

Adam and Abe talk about 2007’s vampire horror film 30 Days of Night. They pick apart the how the director makes you feel both isolation and claustrophobia by using camera and production design. 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

Our precious little boy is back and there’s a lady dragon in mix! Bridgett and Sarah discuss How To Train Your Dragon 3. This concludes the HTTYD trilogy. Come back soon for a new franchise next time! 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/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Join Team Weeb in celebrating 1988’s Akira! Michael, Abe, and Star discuss the film’s legacy, its style, and which telepathic Benjamin Button they are. That makes sense if you’ve watched the movie. This episode is brought to you by Andrew Marinus through the Pick the Flick patreon tier. You too can choose a movie for us to cover! Find more information about our tiers at www.patreon.com/SmallBeans. Features: Starline Hodge: https://twitter.com/starlinex 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

We 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/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Happy 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 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

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.” 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 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

Adam 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

Our 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! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Abe 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

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.” 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 our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

This 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 Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Cody 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/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Adam 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! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

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.” 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 Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

We 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/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Michael 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

Our 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-beans-store?ref_id=22691

KOK 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.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

We 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/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Adam 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

Jason 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/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Another 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 our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Brooks 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://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

It’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://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

We 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://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/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

This 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/drmistercody 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

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.” 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 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

Adam 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

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 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: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP 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

We 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 store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

It’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/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Our 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 Rowell: https://twitter.com/Griffisaurus Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP 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

A 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/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

We 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/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

In 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 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

A 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 sorry. Features: David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan 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

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 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://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP 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

Adam 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.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

A 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 Niro driving fast. Features: Sarah Griffith: https://twitter.com/sk_griffith Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweets 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

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.” 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: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Alebrelle: https://twitter.com/Alebrelle 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

It’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 to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

A 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://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

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 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 of Madness! 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! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Happy 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. 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/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Michael 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 Sherwin: https://www.crosswordshow.com/ 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

The 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 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

It’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.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

This 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 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

In 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/BridgettTweets 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

Adam 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://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

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.” 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 advance for Michael’s audio. Apparently a tiny bean made its way into the microphone wire and wreaked havoc (tiny beans feel competitive and sometimes lash out on the podcast). Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/bridgetttweets 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

Another 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: 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

This 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 Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

It’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 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

Another 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/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

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.” 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/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Another 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: 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

In 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 buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Another 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://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

As 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://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Our 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: Griffin Rowell: https://twitter.com/Griffisaurus Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP 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

Paul 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 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

Why 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

Another 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/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

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.” 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 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

In 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/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

No. 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/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Another 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 store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

In 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 sharing your experience with a loved one, calling the National Sexual Assault Hotline or, if necessary, the Suicide Prevention Hotline. RAINN Sex Assault Hotline - 1-800-656-4673 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255 Features: Sammy Lynn: For more on Sammy and her music, visit https://www.samanthalynnmusic.com/ Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691 Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Everyone! 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 into believing she’s the last of her species. This show exclusively releases every other episode here on the Small Beans patreon. Wimmy Wam Wam Wozzle! Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan 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

It’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-store?ref_id=22691

It’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/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

Adam 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_id=22691

As 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: 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

Our 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://www.cryptovoxels.com/ https://www.sandbox.game/en/ Features: Griffin Rowell: https://twitter.com/Griffisaurus Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP 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

Coen 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_CORP 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

Unprompted 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.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Josie 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 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

Ivette 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 Braden? https://louisville.edu/braden/about/who-was-anne-braden Poor People’s Campaign https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/ Highlander Research and Education Center https://highlandercenter.org Dr. Ibram X. Kendi https://www.ibramxkendi.com/ JusticeLA https://justicelanow.org/ SURJ’s values https://surj.org/about/our-values/ Critique of #8CantWait by WP4BL member Molly Talcott: Because Black Lives Matter, Defunding the Police Can’t Wait! https://medium.com/white-people-4-black-lives/because-black-lives-matter-defunding-the-police-cant-wait-d3bcb42a6fcc #8ToAbolition https://www.8toabolition.com SURJ webinar: Understanding and Organizing to End Racial Capitalism with Dr. Robin DG Kelley https://surj.org/understanding-and-organizing-to-end-racial-capitalism-with-dr-robin-dg-kelley The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee https://heathermcghee.com Subversive Southerner by Catherine Fosl https://www.kentuckypress.com/9780813191720/subversive-southerner DONATE: The New Georgia Project https://newgeorgiaproject.org https://secure.actblue.com/donate/new-georgia-project-1 Highlander Center https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/1417777 Showing Up for Racial Justice https://surj.org/give Follow WP4BL on Instagram & Twitter @wp4bl Follow SURJ on Instagram @showingupforracialjustice & Twitter @ShowUp4RJ Get in touch with us: [email protected]

It 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 cover! Find more information about our tiers at www.patreon.com/SmallBeans. Features: Sarah Griffith: https://twitter.com/sk_griffith 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

In 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_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-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Written and read by Michael Swaim. Score by Davey Francis. Cover art by TokBlok and Von Doyle. Table of Contents: 0:00 - Dedications 0:35 - The House With No One In It 37:00 - The Blessing 44:45 - Semper Fi 1:15:00 - Jacq & Gyll 1:29:50 - My Story Needs No Title 1:38:00 - The Queen, The Duke and Their Shadows 2:01:20 - The End 2:23:45 - Selected Poems Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

The pit is back! Well, the podcast. Honestly, it’s been a while because things have been fairly positive in the lives of Michael Swaim and Katie Willert. It’s not all roses, but the two update us (and hopefully fellow addicts out there) how things are going now that they’re sober. No real trigger warnings this time: they discuss their relationship with addiction, what they’re struggling with, and what they’re not struggling with. More or less, it’s a positive reinforcement that anyone can make a choice to be better tomorrow and we here at Small Beans highly suggest it, even if there’s setbacks once in a while. Features: Katie Willert: https://twitter.com/katiewillertart Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691 Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

We welcome back the show based around the interests of our collective friend and honorary Small Bean Griffin Rowell. Basically, everyone here at the Small Beans find him fascinating so we felt you should hear him too. In this miniseries, Michael and Griffin look into the metaverse, the technology behind it, its inevitability, and the possible forms it may take in our future. This first episode introduces us to the concepts of what makes a metaverse, the blockchain, those apes we’ve all seen, and why we should care. 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. Features: Griffin Rowell Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP 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

Episode 3 of our new deep-dive podcast that chronicles the films of Paul Thomas Anderson and Wes Anderson! This time the sons take a look at Paul Thomas Anderson’s 1997 rags to riches pornstar tale. The hosts look at the film scene by scene and examine the larger themes of Anderson’s second feature. It’s a cautionary tale of drugs, a celebration of expanding the definition of family, and a stylistic pastiche of the 70s and 80s Southern California. Or, you know, it’s just about a dude with a huge a** d***. 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

In this episode, Bridgett and Sarah discuss the Matrix Trilogy’s second film. After almost 2 decades of distance from this movie, what makes it so disappointing? How should sequels deal with canon exposition? Also, there’s parts of this movie that absolutely rule. Join Keymaker Sarah and Keymaker Bridgett to unpack what still holds up. 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/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Love him or hate him, we acknowledge that Bay’s unique sense of motion and cinematic convention has led him to box office success. In this episode, Adam walks us through the story beats and intentions of Bay’s Armageddon work, how Bay’s cinematic tendencies become his strength, and ultimately how his style is designed to make you watch his movies in a certain way. Let’s really mine this topic. Just drill it real good. 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

As voted by our Show Me Producers, this month’s ISYM has the two hosts in complete simpatico. It seems our hosts aren’t as dissimilar as we thought. They both can trash Christopher Nolan movies with the best of them. If you want to hear why Adam and Maggie think of Inception and Interstellar, you’re gonna get that. 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: 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

Brooks has returned so this means we’re covering another Charlie Kaufman film, this time around it’s 2002’s Adaptation directed by Spike Jonze! The gang discusses the nuances of the meta narrative, the wild production of the film, and determines for themselves the value of its ending. How does it stack up against Kaufman's other films? How was this film even made? Features: Brooks Brown: @quarantine_collective 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

Episode 2 of our new deep-dive podcast that chronicles the films of Paul Thomas Anderson and Wes Anderson! This time the sons take a look at Wes Anderson’s buddy comedy debut Bottle Rocket which follows two bumbling criminals as they make their way through a “70 year plan” of heists. Our hosts look at the story structure, character archetypes, visual aesthetic of the film as well as compare it to Paul Thomas Anderson’s debut, Hard Eight. Abe doesn’t like it, surprising no one! 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

Ivette Ale (@dignityandpowernow, @justicelanow) and Dahlia Ferlito (@wp4bl) talk with Dean Spade (@deanspade) about Mutual Aid and Prison Abolition. This is a collaboration between Small Beans and Showing Up for Racial Justice, produced by White People 4 Black Lives. For SHOW NOTES, please find this episode over on the Small Beans Patreon page.

In this spooky episode, Abe points out the two types of Final Destination deaths and breaks them down. The hosts discuss the slow decline of sequels and how a franchise’s choices try to keep their irrelevance at bay. Also, what’s Death’s deal? Can it operate machinery or not? Do a Rube Goldberg machine or not, Death, c’mon. 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

Clint Eastwood: writer, director, old conservative. Michael and Abe decide to take a film that's been called the best western ever and discuss how it’s not as advanced or progressive in the pantheon of westerns as one expects. This episode we dive into the themes, the cowboy ethos, and the concept of the western hero. It’s remembered as a big step in updating the western, but is it actually more of the same? How has the western been updated since? One could even argue that we need to severely update the western as a whole. 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

This week the professor discusses the nature and future of Air. We are joined by “social media person” and free speech mogul Juliet Parker who discusses her award-considered project GirlAir. Professor Scott Bug endorses. Features: Professor Scott Bug: https://twitter.com/profscottbug Cody Johnston: https://twitter.com/drmistercody Jamie Loftus: https://twitter.com/jamieloftusHELP 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

Tom Reimann and Abe Epperson, the “Spielboys,” have created a new podcast. They will examine the films of Steven Spielberg one by one. They discuss the development of Spielberg as an artist, the themes and execution of the movie, and the behind the scenes trivia you probably didn’t know. This series will alternate releases between the Small Beans network and the Gamefully Unemployed network. To receive all episodes, patronize both channels. You get this one for free though! Features: Tom Reimann: https://twitter.com/startthemachine Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Art/Logo created by Michael Vincent Bramley. 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

We begin our new trilogy set with 1999’s The Matrix! Oh boy oh boy, let’s go down this rabbit hole, baby! Bridgett and Sarah discuss the legacy, themes, and gender critique of the Wachowski Sisters’ smash hit. A lot of what we reference was specifically in regards to gender, and how the Wachowskis' coming out recontextualized this film for many, many people. As a cis hosts, we want to make sure the trans authors of these works are credited and our listeners have access for additional reading: Why The Matrix Is a Trans Story According to Lilly Wachowski | Netflix Film Club https://youtu.be/adXm2sDzGkQ “How The Matrix universalized a trans experience — and helped me accept my own” by Emily VanDerWerff | Vox https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/3/30/18286436/the-matrix-wachowskis-trans-experience-redpill “What We Can Learn About Gender From The Matrix” By Andrea Long Chu | Vulture https://www.vulture.com/2019/02/what-the-matrix-can-teach-us-about-gender.html 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/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Abe walks us through his theory about how the horror flick Don’t Breathe (2016) creates a sequence in the first 20-25 minutes that basically walks through the movie right in front of your eyes and you barely notice. Is this a good technique? Does it make the film more enjoyable? You know, write some stuff in the comments. Let’s get an algorithm going, huh! 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

The first episode of our new deep-dive podcast that chronicles the films of Paul Thomas Anderson and Wes Anderson. We start with the star-studded feature debut of PTA: the tale of an older scam artist who takes a young gambler who’s down on his luck under his wing, only to find that there’s always a cost. The hosts return to their patented format of three spectra: diegesis (a plot walkthrough), pedagogy (symbolism and themes), and “Howdy Do Dat?” (behind the scenes trivia and production notes). Join us next time for Wes Anderson’s debut! 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

We did it! We reached our 420th podcast (not including exclusives)! Join us in what will be forever remembered as “that movie you watch probably because you’re high!” David Bell sits down and discusses the legacy, the meaning, and the methodical production of undeniably the most influential space movie of all time. We also spend some time telling off Kubrick for being a prick! What a brilliant, egotistical prick who makes great movies! Features: David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan 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

Adam walks us through the directorial playbook of the film Full Frontal (2002) and how it’s message, the techniques Soderbergh uses, and it’s annoyingly elusive ending all point to how Steven Soderbergh was never comfortable making Hollywood blockbusters. 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

Today’s discussion covers the “breakup album” as in the album you would play during a breakup for whatever reason. The reasons and albums our hosts choose could not be more distant which is fascinating in its own right. Adam picked an album that is just as old as Maggie! Also, Maggie drops the knowledge that her dad is a big fan of Michael Swaim, so he’ll be using that as a power move in the future. Bask in the charm of the Show Me Yours-ers! If you patronize us, feel free to email us suggestions for episodes at any time at [email protected]. Maggie Mae Fish: https://twitter.com/MaggieMaeFish 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

That’s right! It’s the KOK COC episode! So let’s talk about some murderous kids! Abe and Mike discuss King’s relationship with religious tales, the cult-y love for this film, the numerous sequels it birthed, and it’s rank along 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.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

We wrap up our first trilogy with the third installment of the 50 shades films. Listen as Sarah and Bridgett discuss how these movies are not actually stories but just series of things that happen, how communication would solve all of the protagonists’ problems in their relationship, and how Christian’s numerous red flags seem to be buried by Ana’s inability to see them! Next month, we’ll start diving into our next trilogy. Bridgett goes over it at the end of the podcast. Please comment below your feelings on the next group of films! Is Jaws a trilogy? Is Jaws 3-D canon? These are good questions you should have opinions about. So type em, what’s your problem? 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/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Ivette Ale (@dignityandpowernow, @justicelanow) and Dahlia Ferlito (@wp4bl) talk with Chanelle Gallant (@ChanelleGallant) about decriminalization and sex work. This is a collaboration between Small Beans and Showing Up for Racial Justice, produced by White People 4 Black Lives. You can find full show notes, including useful links and recommended reading, at patreon.com/smallbeans.

Big Bean Bridgett Greenberg sits in to discuss Tom Ford’s 2016 psychological thriller/noir Nocturnal Animals. With quick pacing and two simultaneous stories, this film is not a casual viewing experience, but is it a rewarding one? The group discusses the obvious metaphor surrounding the film, the scenes that made them tense, and how the outside life of a director/storyteller scopes the stories they tell. They all agree that Michael Shannon rules in this movie. Features: Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweets 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

This time around Abe tells us about the paint-by-numbers approach of the direction of Jurassic Park 3. It’s not the franchise’s most memorable film by a mile, but the story of Joe Johnston’s artistic involvement in the project makes its production a very unique story. 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

Usually a patreon-only release, we decided to bring the Professor Scott Bug podcast to you for free this week! Enjoy! For today’s lecture, Professor Scott Bug explains the sneaky nature of stars, constellations, and the creatures that make them. Abe and Scott are joined by Dr. Uvula Tardonis I who helps us put into perspective the unique lives and psychology of stars. They’re just like us! Features: Professor Scott Bug: https://twitter.com/profscottbug Cody Johnston: https://twitter.com/drmistercody Teresa Lee: https://twitter.com/leresatee 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

After the events of “Bean Town, A 23 Minute Radio Play,” Trish and Barb float in the void that once was time and space. However, there seems to be remnants of the universe seeping into the void. So, in order to prevent boredom, they manifest a TV to watch their favorite program, Ads. What will become of Trish and Barb? What eerie presence seems to be able to pierce the veil of nothingness? Is “Bean Town” like a Boston joke or is it just a pun on our name? What is this thing? ---- Cast List ---- Katie Willert, Maggie Mae Fish, Sarah Griffith, Cody Johnston, Abe Epperson, Michael Swaim, Jacquis Neal, Teresa Lee, Tom Reimann, Adam Ganser, Mark Little, Jeff May, Nick Kocher, Adam Tod Brown, David Bell Written by Michael Swaim & Abe Epperson Edited by Abe Epperson 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

2006. Tom Skerritt, Ron Perlman, Steven Weber. A god-like earth spirit destroys a town and local motorists. Seems pretty straight forward. So why do Abe and Michael take an hour to discuss King’s fascination with the “outsider” trope in moral tales, the nature of faith in storytelling, and centrism in Hollywood? Because it’s Kings of King, baby! 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

Old came out this weekend so we wanted to look at Shyamalan’s approach to scene work and camera motivation. In this episode, Adam dissects Unbreakable and offers an explanation as to why some of his films don’t connect with the audience emotionally. 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

As we learned, this franchise is not really a story as much as a continuous series of fantasy scenes. Good thing we have Sarah and Bridgett to walk us through it. At one point, Bridgett slams her leg on their table and like a classic dom, Sarah takes over the podcast. I’m just keeping track of how their status changes through these episodes. Anyway, as Sarah says in this podcast: “Let’s get to the fucking. This movie’s about the fucking. Let’s get to the fucking.” 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-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Friend of the pod, Daniel O’Brien, a man from the Garden State himself, joins Michael and Abe to discuss writer/director Zach Braff’s debut, Garden State. The gang talks about how the following years have turned against this once beloved film. As one of the seminal Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope films, they unpack it’s at times misguided narrative, it’s attention to style, and how it’s message could be damaging to teens. 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: 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

It’s a free episode! Tell your friends they can listen! This episode covers the topics: Why does the universe exist? What is morality? Do you believe in an afterlife? Are these all human creations? So pretty low stakes stuff for our podcast that pairs Futurama episodes to Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes. This show exclusively releases every other episode here on the Small Beans patreon. Wimmy Wam Wam Wozzle! Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan 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

Abe and Michael examine the 95 minutes of the 2017 action/adventure film The Dark Tower. Based on an eight book saga, this "sequel" was critically panned and financially a sleeper. Why wasn’t it memorable for some? Does it hold up on a second viewing? Your dads, Abe and Michael, would never fight, but they definitely have a difference in opinion. Look at that! 400 podcasts/videos! Hurrah us! And you! You made this happen! 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

Adam exposes how The Day After Tomorrow dramatizes science, how it attempts to prepare the viewer for moments of emotional significance, and how Roland Emmerich reels in world-spanning plots into simple parables. As always, we have our theories as to why Emmerich uses specific lenses, staging, and POV to evoke a thesis and an emotional response from you. Does it work? Will we ever figure out what’s happening with the podcast’s introduction guy? Is he dead? Is he a ghost? What’s going on there? 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

The Casters are back and they’re more Curious than ever! Both of them haven’t seen this film yet! And spoilers, as it came out last week, you may have not seen it either! Episode starts with Bridgett and Sarah pre-Fast 9, then you have about an hour and a half of glorious post-Fast 9 clarity. 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-beans-store?ref_id=22691

In this Show Me Producer chosen episode, Adam and Maggie each bring the film they consume like comfort food. We check in with Maggie’s cat’s grooming situation. So, I think we’re all squared up. If you patronize us, feel free to email us suggestions for episodes at any time at [email protected]. Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Maggie Mae Fish: https://twitter.com/MaggieMaeFish 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

This episode’s guest is streamer, cosplayer, and podcaster: Marina Reimann! Per usual for the pit, we have a disclaimer. We cover being queer, feeling impostor syndrome because we're in monogamous long-term relationships, and a bit of our sexual histories, including Marina's assault and how she came back from that. Features: Marina Reimann: https://twitter.com/HeartFistBrain Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691 Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Oh great. The Nazi one. Michael and Abe dissect the very problematic production of Apt Pupil as well as the differences between the film’s execution and the novel. Did y’all know that David Schwimmer is in this? Crazy. Anyway, we also decided which Stephen King adaptation we’ll cover next time! So, you know, you can watch it before! See! We’re prepared! 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

Strap on your best kicks! Sarah Griffith and Bridgett Greenberg join forces once again for their THIRD Small Beans show, Shooting Threes! The idea behind this podcast is to cover trilogies, one installment at a time. Listen in to these auditory dunks, swishes, and dimes? It’s a basketball theme. We made logos and everything. They of course decided to call their first shot with the steamy, unrated cut of 50 Shades of Grey. The hosts discuss the nuance of their discomfort and we learn fairly early on that Bridgett has taken Sarah’s last name. Congrats! 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/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Willie Muse of College Humor drops by and graces us with several pieces of rough stuff. In this episode, he tells a tale of trying to be the hero of camp and his brother’s tale of an inappropriate walk during a funeral. Plenty oofs this time around. Maybe some yeeshes. Features: Willie Muse: https://twitter.com/Williesillie2 Sarah Griffith: https://twitter.com/sk_griffith Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweets Rough Stuff Pod: https://twitter.com/roughstuffpod 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

Abe brings the story of the plagued production of Jan De Bont’s Twister. Not only was it rife with poor weather conditions and rough terrain, but choices made by the production and director made work unbearable for the cast and crew. Adam and Abe also discuss the purview of the director, when it’s invalid, and how to fight for your vision without compromising safety. 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

As promised, it’s still May and you know what that means! Maggie Mae Monkey Movie Madness! The second Frame Rate this month featuring a discussion with film analyst and friend of the pod, Maggie Mae Fish! This episode, we cover George Romero’s Monkey Shines and discuss how it is seriously grounded for a film about a telepathic murder monkey. Features: Maggie Mae Fish: https://twitter.com/MaggieMaeFish 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

Adam brings the heat with 1995’s Heat. A discussion about how within Michael Mann’s apparent action film follows the beats and scene work of a family drama. Adam elaborates the bag of tricks the director uses to sneakily get you involved in the interpersonal relationships even amongst sweeping thrills. The conversation starts with a discussion of musical theater for some reason, and even before that, it appears our MC has turned into a ghost. 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

In the last of our three LIVE from UCLA episodes, co-hosts Ivette Ale and Dahlia Ferlito talk with Justino Mora and Karla Estrada on immigration. We talk about borders, the DREAM Act, American foreign policy, and policy reform efforts. You can find full show notes, including useful links and recommended reading, at patreon.com/smallbeans.

HOW COULD YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN MAGGIE MAE’S MONKEY MADNESS MOVIE MONTH?!?! It’s May! At Small Beans, this apparently means we’ll be covering TWO movies this month with our long time collaborator Maggie Mae Fish! And guess what? They both have monkeys in them! And it’s May! What a time to be alive. This episode, we cover the film Monkeybone and discuss its semi-cult status as well as how this insane film was made. Features: Maggie Mae Fish: https://twitter.com/MaggieMaeFish 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

It’s a mailbag episode! That means the star is you! You’re the awkward one! But down worry, Sarah and Bridgett open up about being bullies in school. Yes, they feel terrible about it and it wasn’t cool but in their defense they’re horrible. Then, we go through your emails and bask in your delicious rough stuff like schadenfrude-pigs in your awkwardness mud. Stay tuned until the end of the episode when Bridgett and Sarah have a HUGE announcement! Sarah tries to intro the announcement in a charming way and on-brand Bridgett misses her cue and sneezes. I love Bridgett so much. It’s at timecode 1:11:20 and I want everyone to hear it. Features: Sarah Griffith: https://twitter.com/sk_griffith Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweets Rough Stuff Pod: https://twitter.com/roughstuffpod 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

Michael has been waiting for this one! He loves Salem’s Lot! Can’t get enough of it! Abe brings him back to Earth by reminding him that this TV movie, the second film/TV adaptation of Stephen King’s career, had a small budget, the director was their second choice, and the production attempted to shoot a TV miniseries and a theatrical version at the same time. So, you know, it already looks good on paper. It’s about vampires taking over a town! 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

Abe is out of control. He must be stopped. He just talked for an hour about how The Mask utilizes a very specific color strategy in its set decoration, props, costumes, and make up. Who is this podcast for? Why would you listen to this podcast? Because you gotta. 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

Oh my Malkovich! Our resident Charlie Kaufman scholar, Brooks Brown, returns for the first major Kaufman feature release, Malkovich. The trio discusses the writer’s humble beginnings in comedy, his collaboration with Spike Jonze, and ultimately what separates his early scripts from his later scripts and direction. It’s truly a Malkovich you don’t want to miss, Malkovich! Features: Brooks Brown: @quarantine_collective 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

As voted on by our patreon “Show Me” producers, this episode features Maggie and Adam’s picks of their nightmare fuel movie. What does Maggie find terrifying? What would Adam never wish to show his mother? Adam and Maggie talk about their failing brains and arms. If you patronize us, feel free to email us suggestions for episodes at any time at [email protected]. Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Maggie Mae Fish: https://twitter.com/MaggieMaeFish 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

Adam walks us through the vision of the Hughes Brothers and the techniques deployed so the film’s final twist isn’t doesn’t feel so hard to swallow. It succeeds and fails in different ways, but there’s plenty of craftsmanship in this extremely flawed film. Sometimes it’s about what you don’t see, you see. It’s like jazz. Sweet, sweet Denzel-Washington-clapping-a-bar-full-of-hooligans-with-a-scimitar jazz. 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

Here’s the deal. Our very bean Michael Swaim and Gamefully Unemployed’s David Christopher Bell have decided to create a dream team. A supergroup. The Traveling Wilburys of podcasting. The Cream of audio. So get in here and listen to this audio cream! The whole concept at play here is that Michael and Dave realized that every Futurama episode has a corresponding Star Trek: The Next Generation episode. In other words, whether it be basic plot devices or philosophical questions at the heart of the episode, these two shows trekked the same space (where I guess someone had gone before). If you’re a nerd, you’re going to love this audio cream. This show will release 50-50 between both Gamefully Unemployed and Small Beans, but this one is for everyone, baby! Wimmy Wam Wam Wozzle! Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP representing https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan representing https://www.patreon.com/GamefullyUnemployed 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

Last week on 1upsmanship, Michael got Adam to play Psychonauts, a beloved game from his childhood. This week on Frame Rate, Michael gets to wax poetic about Dark City, the Alex Proyas film that is basically The Matrix and pre-dated the Matrix by about a year. Twitch streamer Alebrelle joins the party and the three investigate the meaning of this mind-bending noir. They also take cheap shots at it because you know, it’s not like it’s The Matrix or anything. Features: Alebrelle: https://twitter.com/alebrelle 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

Ah yes, the personification of the Stephen King everyman: Arnold Schwarzenegger. As we’ve learned, King’s protagonists are often nerds, dweebs, heck, even goofballs. So when the producers of the film approached Schwarzenegger with the adaptation of The Running Man, penned by King’s nom de plume, you know King was ecstatic about it. Michael and Abe discuss the outrageous and basic parody that permeates dystopian films as well as fondly remember that time a man named Buzzsaw got chainsawed in the balls. 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

This episode examines the extremely lean production of It Follows (2014) and how choosing specific directorial tactics can both keep the budget reasonable and make for satisfying artistic choices. Director David Robert Mitchell takes advantage of his lens package, camera support, editorial strategy, and musical arrangements in order to make a consistent vision that speaks to the themes of the film. What results is a gratifying story that feels stylistically and tonally centered. Abe walks us through it! If you’re an artist yourself, you won’t want to miss this one. 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

Teresa Lee returns to Frame Rate! In this episode, the gang discusses the philosophical and symbolic efforts of Jim Henson’s Labyrinth. Why is Jareth doing this? What are the goblins? What does the Bog of Eternal Stench represent? It couldn’t be as simple as buttholes, right? I mean, it really seems like it philosophically represents somebody’s butthole, but we should go deeper. Teresa’s there to take us on the journey of how Labyrinth can still influence and impact adults, as it was her first viewing! Abe and Michael, to no one’s surprise, wore out VHS players with this tape. Features: Teresa Lee: https://twitter.com/leresatee 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

A very special 2-hour episode for our Show Me Patrons! In this one, Maggie talks about building a Catio for her cats and declares war on YouTube commenters of this show. Adam dubs himself America’s Dad and America agrees. Also today, we’re teaching you a game that Adam and his brother created to curb indecision and the rules are as follows: Each player introduces six songs. Each player eliminates (or vetoes) two songs. Each player introduces a new song to be the final entries in the playlist (***CATAPULT ROUND***) By the end of this process, you will have a joint playlist that will absolutely pump you up. Like, you won’t be able to pump any higher, you’ll be so pumped. After listening to this, you will not be able to pump. Enjoy the playlist while you listen: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1SkLGxmaG1uVcBqL3m6l3r?si=S4WMMIIQRsymlHmeTCimnw If you patronize us, feel free to email us suggestions for episodes at any time at [email protected]. Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Maggie Mae Fish: https://twitter.com/MaggieMaeFish 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

Some episodes of Kings of King are very different from our typical approach to unearthing the symbolism and meaning of Stephen King’s adaptations. This is one of those episodes. The movie is Frank Darabont’s The Green Mile (1999). It has a star-studded cast, a competent director, and a critically-acclaimed photographer. Thomas Newman writes another amazing score. Michael hates this movie. Let’s all listen to him rip it a new one. 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

BOLD is a podcast about race and justice in America, and a collaboration between Small Beans and Showing Up For Racial Justice, produced by White People 4 Black Lives. In this episode, co-hosts Dahlia Ferlito and Ivette Alé sit down live with Hamid Khan, an activist, speaker, organizer, and outspoken advocate for maintaining YOUR rights in the face of invasive state surveillance programs.

Actor and sketch writer/producer Gretchen Dawson jumps on the mic for this episode! Gretchen tells us tales of her childhood with her accidentally woke bullies and her split lives at home and school. In this episode, we examine how older siblings define what is cool for the younger siblings, like, let’s say marionette puppets. Like the coolest thing in the world are marionette puppets. And now you’re into marionette puppets and doing marionette puppet shows. We’re all fine here. Features: Sarah Griffith: https://twitter.com/sk_griffith Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweets Gretchen Dawson: https://www.gretchendawson.com/ Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Adam tells us the history and classic use of the Steadicam so we can better understand how Christopher Nolan uses it. Not only is he unique in his deployment of the tool but Nolan’s signature speed and momentum exaggerate both the power and flaws of his films. Not only should you be able to identify his approach to camera movement but you’ll more deeply understand why he makes these choices as a director. Also, our new MC seems to have been killed? I don’t know what’s going on with that whole situation. 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

Two of the warmest hosts to bless this podcast network take a moment to reflect on some of their coldest days. Both Michael Swaim and Cristian Ramirez have gone through divorces. Cristian, the more recent single, tells Michael about the hardships and eventual self-betterment involved in his experience. Michael in-kind reflects on his own behavior and past circumstances that made him the man he is today. It’s just two divorced guys, everyone. Features: Cristian Ramirez: https://twitter.com/FanboyCristian Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Seanbaby joins the beans to discuss their collective disdain for the recent Wonder Woman movie! They pick apart its many plot holes, discuss the state of the union of DC and Marvel universes, but end up determining maybe they’re not the best people to determine the future of the Wonder Woman franchise. Though, we all agree that we need more and better female superhero movies. And it’s not all hate. Michael cried! Features: Seanbaby: https://twitter.com/Seanbabydotcom 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

Daniel O’Brien, writer for Last Week Tonight and original gangster, joins Bridgett and Sarah for a candid discussion of how teenagers fall for the allure of playing the role of a protagonist in a tragic romance. Daniel starts with a tale where a teenage crush overheard his undying love via speakerphone and the punishment only endures for the next several years. Don’t worry, Daniel, you all have us fooled, we think you’re a real catch. Maybe leave your love sonnets in the box of notebooks you keep in the darkest corner of your closet, though. Features: Sarah Griffith: https://twitter.com/sk_griffith Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweets Daniel O’Brien: https://twitter.com/dob_inc Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

In this musical episode, the hosts each select the album in their lives that changed them. So we have two albums here. The artists are Dashboard Confessional and Bob Dylan. Close your eyes and guess who! Maggie and Adam get pretty in-depth about how music and lyrics can peer into your youthful soul and spit out a new fully-formed human. Witness the sonic metamorphosis. Also, the hosts discuss their lifelong problems with long hair and their recent texts to each other. Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Maggie Mae Fish: https://twitter.com/MaggieMaeFish Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Abe walks us through the plethora of editorial, post-production, and camera tricks used by Nobuhiko Obayashi, the director of the Japanese horror comedy, House. From cutting out mattes and placing them directly on the frame, to rotoscoping, to practical effects, to editorial pacing, Obayashi is able to command a tone and humor entirely of his own creation. Abe talks about how the film influenced western directors and how technique and style define every filmmakers’ “voice.” Adam surprisingly did not hate the film, dashing Abe’s hopes for a combative podcast. 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

The horror! The horror! Stephen King himself helms another cars-gone-mad sci-fi/action/horror narrative and the results are disastrous. The boys discuss the lazy filmmaking, slapped together scene work, inconceivable choices, and inexplicable acting of King’s only attempted feature. Oh, and the cocaine. Out of the white dust settles a picture that might be the worst Stephen King adaptation yet. Strap in and brace yourself for the wild ride that is Maximum Overdrive. 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

Tales from the Pit returns with a COVID retrospective. Sitting down with Michael is Twitch Streamer, Creator, and Advocate Alebrelle. The two discuss what it’s been like during quarantine as an autistic and intersectional person. WARNING: there are lengthy discussions and specific examples each give about their depression and suicidal thoughts. Beware, all ye’ who enter here, thar be monsters. Everyone here is doing okay, and we hope you are too. Be well, everyone. Features: Alebrelle: https://www.twitch.tv/alebrelle Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Oh, behave. Sarah has joined the boys to discuss the 1997 Mike Myers film and its cultural impact on the United States, baby. Does it hold up after 24 years? Is it as horny as we all remember? Abe ruins the mood by bringing up the history of satirical espionage films. Features: Sarah Griffith: https://twitter.com/sk_griffith 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

Adam chooses to examine 1998’s Murder of Crows, a forgotten Cuba Gooding Jr. vehicle. In the episode, we examine the work of Rowdy Herrington, also popular for Road House, and his directorial approach to this film. A very important part of directing is presenting a series of shots and performances so that the narrative is clear. “Clarity, then elegance,” as someone once said to me. Either due to an unparalleled series of filmic catastrophes or out of negligence, Mr. Herrington takes what could have been an interesting idea and turns it into a mind-bogglingly nonsensical film. Adam takes 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

Here’s the premise. Maggie chose a movie for Adam and Adam chose a movie for Maggie. The goal was to choose a movie that encapsulates their co-host. Then, the chooser finds out if the other can decipher why they chose that film. For Adam, Maggie chose the 1998 British village film, Waking Ned Devine, about finding out who won a lottery. For Maggie, Adam chose the Kevin Spacey vehicle, The Life of David Gale. These are insane picks so listen and find out why. I don’t know what this show is anymore, but it’s charming as fuck. Email us suggestions for episodes at [email protected]. Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Maggie Mae Fish: https://twitter.com/MaggieMaeFish Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Michael, Abe, and the current head of videos at Cracked.com, Jordan Breeding, take a look at 2012’s Seven Psychopaths. They discuss the similarities of Quentin Tarantino’s films and the films of director Martin McDonagh, the joy of writing, and problematic aspects of the movie. It’s like if Tarantino and Charlie Kaufman (Adaptation, Being John Malkovich) made a movie. After this episode we’ll probably be cancelled and we talk about that a bit. Features: Jordan Breeding: https://twitter.com/The_J_Breeding 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

Written and read by Michael Swaim. Score by Davey Francis. Table of Contents: 0:00 - Introduction & Acknowledgements 2:00 - The Show Must Go On... 25:30 - ...And It Goes Like This (A Fable) 1:04:10 - Dear Jane 1:39:30 - Cosmosis 2:05:40 - Cost Of Living 2:50:40 - Serenity Prayer 3:13:40 - Selected Poems

Yeah! Abe’s gonna talk about lines! Lines of Speed! Strap yourself into a chair and prepare to be lifted into the air at 50 mph! Alright, everyone calm down. It’s not that impressive. It’s just Abe talking about how the affinity of lines and visual motifs in this 90’s blockbuster classic are both thought out and thematically resonate. After which, you will hypothetically know how to frame camera in order to draw the audience’s eye and use camera and/or subject movement to build expectation and surprise. 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

The Rough Stuff gang invites Adam Ganser to share his awkward stories from days past. As a bonus, Adam and Sarah unwittingly foster a therapy session for Bridgett. The gang discusses how effective, or ineffective, rather, the sexual education of their formative years were. In any case, be assured that Sarah’s mother will text her once she listens to this episode. Rough Stuff: https://twitter.com/roughstuffpod Email us your horrible tales: [email protected] Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

*We are releasing this show's pilot episode for public consumption. If you'd like to hear more, subscribe to our Patreon!* We here at Small Beans have reached out to Professor Scott Bug, Master of Ceremonies of Science at the Dumby Institute of Perfections, who kindly agreed to begin this podcast in the hopes of bringing scientific joy and wonder to all of us. Today, we discuss sound and have the sonic archeologist, General MacTavish along for the ride. Features: Professor Scott Bug: https://twitter.com/profscottbug 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

Perhaps the most important evil car horror film you’ll ever see, John Carpenter directs the 1983 adaptation of King’s Christine. Michael and Abe talk about how they accomplished the car regeneration sequence and wax poetic about the simplicity of the story, albeit absolutely insane and dumb. Get up in this grill, ya shitters! 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

A very special episode featuring the film that explodes the franchise into spin-off. This episode was recorded live on YouTube on Dec. 20th, edited now for your podcast format listening enjoyment. You can find the full version here, on the Small Beans YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDjt5fUlBCc&t=1s&ab_channel=SmallBeans. Bridgett and Sarah discuss the raw sex energy of the two leading men and leading lady, and how this film plays to the strength of the series’ criteria of family and explosions 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/SmallBeans

Our patrons have spoken! This episode takes the family movies that were watched in their youth. Also, listen for a lengthy list of producers, so if you pay more than $10 here, hear your name read on the silver headphones. Maggie chooses a film from 1966 starring Don Knotts. Adam chooses an ice skating movie. So everyone’s all over the place. Lastly, ‘tis the season to take index of your life, so Mags and Adam discuss their careers for a bit too! Let’s listen and send our support/judgment. Email us suggestions for episodes at [email protected]. Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Maggie Mae Fish: https://twitter.com/MaggieMaeFish Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Katie Goldin, host of the Creature Feature Podcast, joins the beans for an examination of the tropes of animated bug movies. Along with the absolute nonsense that is Bee Movie, the gang also talk about Antz and A Bug’s Life in order to see how these movies succeed or fail their basic premise and how their real life counterparts form socially. We ant to know: are you ready for bugstravaganza? Jerry Seinbee wants to know: do you like JAZZ??? Features: Katie Goldin: https://twitter.com/KatieGoldin 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

Our long time bean and collaborator, Katy Stoll, the producer of Some More News stops by the pod and talks about westerns, Sam Raimi, the 1990s, and how long it’s been since we last saw each other. Sam Raimi’s 1995 film released right at the beginning of the 90’s western revival but is unique in its homage to spaghetti westerns. The film is undeniably a gleeful mix of 30-year-old tropes and Raimi’s unique style, but it might not be his film as much as you’d assume. Sharon Stone’s work off-screen might be the only reason we have this movie. Features: Katy Stoll: https://twitter.com/katystoll 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

Thinner has 15% on rotten tomatoes. Is it that bad? Michael and I discuss how this film fails and how it actually succeeds, and they place it on their on-going ranked list of the Stephen King canon. Stephen King once again proves himself as the master of Americana horror, even though this film never resonated with audiences. Also, we talk about our thanksgiving dinners because we didn’t talk to each other last week. Hope you enjoy! 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

Adam’s turn! He takes a look at the film Drive (2011) and examines how through the use of staging, editing, and deploying a clear tone, Nicolas Winding Refn took a mediocre script and made it worth watching. Drive demonstrates a mystique around its main character, a fast-paced story, and a truck-load of style. The soundtrack rips too. Abe sits back and cracks some yuks. 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

In this episode, the franchise finishes its run with a $250 million movie and with it, the technical completion of this podcast. Bridgett and Sarah cover the movie and say farewell… OR DO THEY?! Actually, we have plans for Hobbes and Shaw, so it’s not really over, but let us all congratulate Sarah on becoming a fury-head like the rest of us. They both offer final thoughts on the main canon, look forward to all the planned spin-offs, and ask themselves, “why did we do this?” 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/SmallBeans

Production note: This episode was recorded before the election. BOLD is a podcast about race and justice in America, and a collaboration between Small Beans and Showing Up For Racial Justice, produced by White People 4 Black Lives. In this special Mailbag Episode, co-hosts Dahlia Ferlito and Ivette Alé answer listener questions! Main Theme by Rachael Cantu and Melantopia. Art by Michael Vincent Bramley. USEFUL LINKS AWARE-LA (Alliance of White Anti-Racists Everywhere) https://www.awarela.org/ Why a White Space? https://witnessingwhiteness.wordpress.com/aware-la/why-a-white-space/ Initiate Justice https://www.initiatejustice.org/ Prison Renaissance https://www.prisonrenaissance.org/ CURB (Californians United for a Responsible Budget) https://www.curbprisonspending.org/ Justice: LA https://justicelanow.org/ Donate to SURJ National https://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/donate.html Donate to CURB https://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/51040/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=9521 Donate to Initiate Justice https://www.initiatejustice.org/donate/ Reform LA Jails https://voteyesonr.org/ RECOMMENDED READING In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Dr. Gabor Maté https://drgabormate.com/book/in-the-realm-of-hungry-ghosts/ Multidisciplinary Association For Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) https://maps.org When We Fight, We Win by Greg Jobin-Leeds and AgitArte https://www.whenwefightwewin.com/about/ Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook by Mark Bray https://www.mhpbooks.com/books/antifa/ How “Normal” Became a Code Word for “White” by Alok Vaid-Menon https://www.instagram.com/p/CF2jO83BTFI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link White Ally Toolkit https://www.whiteallytoolkit.com CONTACTS/SOCIALS email: [email protected] Instagram and Twitter: @wp4bl showingupforracialjustice.org

Our patrons have spoken! This episode covers films that are improved by a second watching. Adam’s approach examines how films seen in the right state of mind alters how it resonates with you. Maggie touches on how the marketing and expectation of a film will tarnish your initial viewing. This description writer’s takeaway is that we should never market films and only watch them when they’re relevant to your life. Adam made Maggie a cup of tea! Adam’s plants are doing okay, mostly! Email us suggestions for episodes at [email protected]. Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Maggie Mae Fish: https://twitter.com/MaggieMaeFish Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Adam and Abe discuss Sam Raimi’s Drag Me To Hell. Abe walks us through a few sequences and the tactics Raimi uses to spook us time and time again. Adam asks the very important question: what’s with all the mouth stuff? Abe doesn’t so much answer as continue to talk about cool tricks one could use to make their own Raimi homage. 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

In a rare TV-based Frame Rate, Alex Schmidt, host of the Secretly Incredibly Fascinating podcast, joins Michael and Abe to discuss the British sitcom Peep Show. We chose the secretly incredibly funny episode “Wedding.” The gang discusses how this show influenced their own comedy and why if you haven’t seen it, you probably should. Features: Alex Schmidt: https://twitter.com/AlexSchmidty 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

Last month we talked with Bridgett’s parents so it’s only fair that we investigate Sarah’s youth by talking to the Griffiths. Bridgett takes over the podcast and discusses from whence Sarah was forged. We learn that all Griffiths are thespians, all very talented, and Sarah severely wanted to be a mail carrier before she found her true calling. Sarah’s parents determine that their child has no shame and “is not really balanced.” Truly, rough stuff that warms the heart. Rough Stuff: https://twitter.com/roughstuffpod Email us your horrible tales: [email protected] Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

The Shining tale continues with writer/director/editor Mike Flanagan’s Doctor Sleep. We didn’t know all along it’s Stephen King’s X-Men! Seriously, Danny and Abra running around solving ghost crimes and killing psychic vampires would be amazing. Michael and Abe breathe deep of the delicious movie steam and discuss what makes this film a success, how it differs from Kubrick’s The Shining, and the lore behind the saga. 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

The Race Wars are back, baby! Join Sarah and Bridgett in their examination of the 7th installment of the Fast and Furious franchise: Furious 7. Sarah argues that these are Star Wars movies. Bridgett realizes the podcast is entering the final stretch and Sarah will be just as Furious-knowledgeable as she is. Also, they’re making 11 of these movies. THE FURY WILL NEVER STOP. 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/SmallBeans

Jason “David Wong” Pargin joins Abe and Michael to discuss 2014’s Nightcrawler. Jason brings his knowledge of working for local news affiliates and the boys discuss the finer nuance of the sociopath Lou Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal). Written and directed by Dan Gilroy, the film takes a snapshot of pure ambition, opportunism, and ultimately how they benefit abusers and destroy those in their wake. Also, Jake Gyllenhaal is a “hungry little coyote.” 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/SmallBeans

Abe walks us through the early 2000's and the development of that era’s neo-noir look, how technology facilitated its dominance over the box office, and why Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was both an adopter and a trailblazer in this visual movement. Also, Jim Broadbent was a chair in this movie. Name another movie that’s true. Thought so. The book that Abe references in the episode is “The Development of Post-war Literary and Cinematic Noir” by Lee Horsley. 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

Maggie and Adam dig deep and muster a couple of films that they love to hate and explain why they deserve such vitriol. Do you agree or do you love the films they love to hate? Or rather, do you hate that they love to hate them? Wait, do you hate-love, no. That’s not it. Jeepers, you got it the first time. Listen in and find out what the films are! Adam’s is Signs! Dag, I screwed up again. Topic brought to you by the Show Me Yours Producers patreon tier. If you want to vote for ISYMIYSMY topics, move on over to our tiers section and check out the Show Me Yours Producer tier. Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Maggie Mae Fish: https://twitter.com/MaggieMaeFish Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Brooks returns to discuss Charlie Kaufman’s second film as a director: “Anomalisa.” The gang tries to decipher its thesis and stacks it up against his other work. There’s a lot to love in this film: the voice acting, the stop-motion, and the production design, but all take a back seat to the story and meaning of the film. Does it work? Did you enjoy watching it? Is Abe an absolute snob? Everyone: thank Zac Schwartz for bringing this to your ears. Or if you hated it, scold him! Features: Brooks Brown: https://soundcloud.com/quarantine_collective 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

BOLD is a podcast about race and justice in America, and a collaboration between Small Beans and Showing Up For Racial Justice, produced by White People 4 Black Lives. In this special Election Update, co-hosts Dahlia Ferlito and Ivette Alé discuss the impending vote, voter suppression, and how to make your voice heard in modern America. Main Theme by Rachael Cantu and Melantopia. Art by Michael Vincent Bramley. Email the show! [email protected] USEFUL LINKS in the episode's show notes at patreon.com/smallbeans

The casting of Ace Ventura was essential in building the insane rules and tone of the world, and while Jim Carrey is why the film worked, folks may overlook how the casting of everyone else was equally important. Adam elucidates how this was accomplished and what roles were key in the development of a narrative where the audience wouldn’t think about the fact that the main character is an absolute maniac. “Do go in here (the episode).” That’s the quote, right? We all remember that famous quote from Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. 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

You read that right. It’s time to hear the rough stuff from the parents of your own Rough Stuff co-host, Bridgett Greenberg! Sarah takes over the podcast and has a little chat with Missy and David about their little bundle of joy. What could possibly go wrong? We reached out for a quote from the Small Beans management and they responded: “we didn’t ask them to do this.” Frankly, we’re all better off not caring about what management says. Suck it, management! Rough Stuff: https://twitter.com/roughstuffpod Email us your horrible tales: [email protected] Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

What films contributed to your sexual awakening? What film did you exclaim loudly to yourself, “Oh, dear. Oh, yes,” and clutch your pearls? Maggie and Adam discuss their love of pills, mask-donning crusaders, and slippery, greasy Kevin Costner. Listen at your own peril… or arousal. Topic brought to you by the Show Me Yours Producers patreon tier. If you want to vote for ISYMIYSMY topics, move on over to our tiers section and check out the Show Me Yours Producer tier. Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Maggie Mae Fish: https://twitter.com/MaggieMaeFish Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Cronenberg and Walken. What can go wrong? Michael and Abe take a look at the story of a man who resurfaces from his coma only to find that he has psychic powers. He saves kids, solves crimes, and prevents nuclear war. The boys also discuss what makes for a good Stephen King premise and whether or not The Dead Zone is up to snuff. 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

Bridgett Greenberg arrives on the scene to give us the perspective of being in high school during its premiere. Its impact on comedy and adolescents are undeniable. The gang talks about how it influenced their comedy, timing, and editing. What’s the structure of this movie? How does Tina Fey’s screenplay work? Is it an homage to teen movies or just a series of sketches? Bridgett points out exactly what it is. Everyone: thank John and Laura for generously donating toward this episode. Present your beans to them. Features: Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweets 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

Cody Johnston of Some More News pops in to tell us his thoughts about John Carpenter’s The Thing. The director regards this as his favorite of his films. It did terribly at the box office, but has since become a cult film, generating video games and board games in its image. Abe tries to explain why it’s his favorite horror film. The others see his point, but I don’t know, it’s good, but best? They talk, you decide! Everyone thank Robot Crank for generously donating toward this episode. We love you, Robot Crank. 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

The pit returns with a special episode. Michael speaks to Jason Pargin, former executive editor of Cracked.com and the current head of video, Jordan Breeding, about self-worth and career success. This conversation was partially inspired by Jason Pargin’s recent video regarding making yourself valuable (https://youtu.be/wFBr685TjNs). When you’ve found yourself a value to others and you still haven’t reached the success you feel you’ve earned, what is the healthy way to proceed? Jason Pargin: https://twitter.com/JohnDiesattheEn Jordan Breeding: https://www.youtube.com/user/Cracked, https://twitter.com/The_J_Breeding Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

CIA analyst Jack Ryan has become a multi-decade obsession. It keeps being remade. Adam argues that the rules set up by Patriot Games are not feeding the political drama we have come to expect. It’s actually designed to be a family drama, something its successors fail to grasp. 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

We’ve begun lap six of nine. Real quick: name Gina Carano’s character in this movie. Bridgett knows! Sarah does not! While she continues to stan Han and Gisele, we still have to address that the number of characters in these films is getting ridiculous. Let’s break down what makes this installment of the franchise the fastest and most furious so far. Hint: it’s the last 30 minutes of this movie. 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/SmallBeans

If Pixar made a Chinese fable 6 years ago, it’d look a lot like this 2019 Chinese and American co-production. This most recent Pick the Flick takes us to the world of demons, humans, and utterly terrified dogs. Michael and Abe discuss the unique aspects of making an international kids film and how filmmakers will often water down narrative and character for a wider audience. Everyone thank minefreak555 for generously donating toward this episode. We love you, minefreak555. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Logo by Michael Vincent Bramley: https://www.instagram.com/mvbramleyart/ Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

“The more I try, the harder it seems / But you’ve turned around, blocked me out, / deliberately trying to bloody my back / Falsely sweet words, masking your soul, / I’m trying to get past this. / Plastering on a fake plastic smile when all I want is to break down and cry.” - Teresa Lee, teenage poet. Bridgett and Sarah stare unblinkingly into the void of teenage crush strategies, angelfire webpages, Sadie Hawkins dances, and Teresa is our guide. And frankly, the poem is off the chain. Like real, angsty, good stuff. So, listen in, you weirdos. Also, Teresa may or may not have a ghost. Features: Teresa Lee: https://twitter.com/leresatee Rough Stuff: https://twitter.com/roughstuffpod Email us your horrible tales: [email protected] Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

What is charming about an underdog? What do movies do to make us love a good underdog story? Adam has an answer that’s pure jazz. Maggie has an answer that’s all style. This episode looks at the films Whiplash and Fantastic Mr. Fox. Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Maggie Mae Fish: https://twitter.com/MaggieMaeFish Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

This one takes us to the unfortunate year of 1990 and the world of made-for-TV movies as Michael and Abe tackle the 3-hour two-part miniseries “It.” The king beans haven’t gotten to check in with each other for a while and this episode starts with a selfish catching up of each others’ lives and reminiscing about our past. Just like It, except for the bludgeoning and ripping asunder of a trans-universal spider and the coming-of-age orgies. Let’s see where they stack this one in the films reviewed so far! 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

A new Frame Rate logo! Holy wow! Michael Vincent Bramley, our very own MVB has updated our logo and we think it’s the beans! This Parker Posey vehicle was widely unseen by everyone. Let’s let Abe and Michael determine if that was a shame. In any case, it’s available for streaming and is the only incestuous Jackie O drama/thriller that came out in 1997. Even if you don’t listen, if you like Parker Posey and have never heard of this film, go check it out. She’s fantastic. Everyone thank Zac Schwartz and Vera for generously donating toward this episode. We love you, Zac Attack. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Logo by Michael Vincent Bramley: https://www.instagram.com/mvbramleyart/ Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Abe sets out to convince Adam that Demolition Man’s direction is sneaky complex, albeit flawed. Looking at camera, lighting, and production design, the past and the present are at odds in the film which begs the question: based on its own system of design who is the true hero of Demolition Man? 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

Betcha didn’t expect a brand-spankin' new podcast! This one takes us to the wonderful world of the physical. Science! Or whatever. Michael Swaim interviews actual scientist/engineer and lifelong friend, Griffin Rowell every episode about a topic that Griffin has researched and found does not get enough press. This episode takes us to 1666 and the “wonderful year” of Newton. Oh hey, he did all these things in quarantine. So listen and immediately feel like you’ve been squandering your stay-at-home year. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Maggie’s Hidden Gem film is a fictional documentary. Adam’s choice is an Australian crime drama. Let’s all soak in their effervescence and hear their appeals as to why both of these films need to be in your library. Maggie got two cats! Topic brought to you by the Show You Yours Producers patreon tier. Features: Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Maggie Mae Fish: https://twitter.com/MaggieMaeFish Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Michael Swaim stops by with a possible interpretation of Marvel’s Doctor Strange, a film with early publicity regarding the whitewashing of Asian roles in the film. As Michael points out that Stephen Strange's and the Sorcerer Supreme's initials are SS, Strange uses a whip, he’s against the progress of time, and his main enemy is called “The Dark One.” Oh, dear. Oh, shucks. This is looking real bad, real fast. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Michael, Abe, and Dave are entranced by the 1973 animated French-Czechoslovakian film Fantastic Planet and its sci-fi, psychedelic landscapes. They deconstruct the larger metaphor of the film and stare into its general weirdness. It’s in the Criterion Collection, so it must be important! Everyone thank minefreak555 for generously donating toward this episode. We love you, you freak of mine. Features: David Christopher Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan 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

Through the miraculous technology of wifi, Sarah and Bridgett bring their friends from the distant land of New York City, New York. Do you have what it takes to listen to four people sharing their past awkwardnesses? This one digs deep into the origin of Chandler and Carolina’s tale: the High School for Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, Texas. Pornography, discussing oral sex with the boys, the best boob joke in a movie? Checks all around, baby! Features: Uncertified Fresh Podcast: https://twitter.com/uncertifiedpod Rough Stuff: https://twitter.com/roughstuffpod Email us your horrible tales: [email protected] Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

This episode Maggie and Adam make a playlist. Here’s the rules: each host will suggest six songs, be able to veto two songs, and a “catapult” round where they each get to unilaterally add one song to the playlist. The topic of the playlist is Old Crushes. The hope is that the collection of songs will serve as a Frankenstein’s monster of Adam and Maggie’s past partners. Here’s the spotify playlist so you can play along: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7xT7QVP2ANRz2GdvgoZUAu?si=pAEQRLL6Rlm4yh7PLTIrJQ Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Maggie Mae Fish: https://twitter.com/MaggieMaeFish Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Sarah and Bridgett have arrived at the raison d'etre of the F&F universe: Fast Five. Sarah is officially acclimated to what the series is about as a whole. As the filmmakers retool and refine their art, this description writer feels that our hosts have done the same to their very own podcast. Sarah approves of Han and Gisele ill-fated hook up while Bridgett reminds her of what everyone’s names are. 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/SmallBeans

Adam shines some light on how 1998’s Mask of Zorro represented the end of an era. 1999 was a big year for CG and with it came a whole new paradigm for how Hollywood created blockbusters. Abe is there as well. 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

The Kings return to discuss the symbology of the coming of age classic Stand By Me. The simple story is at its best when it builds the atmosphere of that small window between childhood and adolescence. For the best podcast experience, find a dead body to look upon while you listen. 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

The bruvs take some time to chat about the film that launched John Boyega’s career, the 2011 sci-fi adventure film, Attack The Block. Abe argues there’s more political symbology at play than most assume. Adam and Michael determine for themselves if this is a sneakily smart cult film or just a slightly updated, more adult version of Goonies. Make your own mind up, beans! 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

So, there's a litmus test and we've probably all manufactured it as a test or have been unwittingly tested by someone at some point. There's a handful of films specific to you that you put on that really throws the romantic gauntlet down. Adam and Maggie wax poetic about their "Is This A Date?" movies. How'd they do? Will you date us? Please? I'm just going to spoil right now that Maggie's pick is "Let The Right One In" so chew on that, you teenage vampires. In one of your earth weeks (July 8th), we'll be posting a poll that will be exclusive to the "Show Me Yours" Producer tier and you'll be able to vote on the following episode's topics. Also if you jump over to the tier section and tier it up, email us at [email protected] your suggestions for the following month's topic. We'll pool all of them together and as a group, you'll get to choose the show's topics! Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Maggie Mae Fish: https://twitter.com/MaggieMaeFish Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Take a moment, theater kids, and breathe. This one is going to hit home for most schoolchildren who witnessed the problematic school plays we all had sit through. And for those of you who were in said plays, here's a tale that will make everyone feel uncomfortable from the one and only Colin McLaughlin. Bridgett and Sarah do as they always do: staring unblinkingly into the abyss that is self-torture and laugh like two maniacs who need their fix. Features: Sarah Griffith: https://twitter.com/sk_griffith Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweets Colin McLaughlin: https://twitter.com/taken4movie Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

The 2014 film Under The Skin is not for everyone. It's dark, meditative, brutal, and terrifying. There are some shocking shots, but it's not your typical horror film. Michael and Abe sit down with Brooks Brown to discuss how Jonathan Glazer and Scarlett Johansson pulled off this art film that's really about consent, celebrity, and the male gaze. This episode was produced by Martin, our monthly Flick Picker. If you want us to cover a specific film, pledge to our Pick the Flick tier found here: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans. Features: Brooks Brown: https://soundcloud.com/quarantine_collective Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty

Abe presents the case that while 1995's Clueless has flaws, its insistence on inclusive art forms and mundane art is actually a fantastic message for teens in the 1990's and the film displays a more diverse culture snapshot than most genre films of the era. Adam and Abe debate its value and merit as a satire. 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

Michael and Abe discuss what's going on with this movie. Why did it flop so hard? Does it deserve the hate? Who said yes to Morgan Freeman's eyebrows? Like so many horrifying ass worms, there's plenty of unpack in this episode. 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

Sarah and Bridgett review the fourth installment of the FFF (Fast and Furious Franchise). Sarah starts by nailing the play-by-play of the series up to this point. This film makes two things clear. The series is now about superheroes and sexy ladies. Our hosts talk about the nature of the Feds in this series and an initial misstep of pivoting to gratuitous licking of toes in your car movie. Join them by watching the film and feeling shame about it? I think it's shame? Is shame the right word? Ah, whatever. 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/SmallBeans

The Show You's start off with a pretty thorough discussion of coffee but things take a turn when Maggie chooses House of Wax. I mean, that is utterly ridiculous and Maggie's the only person we know who could pull this answer off. Listen to the whole episode to hear Adam's choice along with some news about the future of this show and how you, the beans, can get involved! Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Maggie Mae Fish: https://twitter.com/MaggieMaeFish Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Adam tells Abe to pull over because he's taking the wheel for an examination of the 2005 British adventure horror thriller movie, The Descent, written and directed by Neil Marshall. In this episode, Adam examines the production hurdles that a film of its budget must overcome and how Marshall expertly navigated tough creative decisions for the benefit of the movie as a whole. From lighting, creature make-up, to camera, it's your one-stop-shop for making a £3.5 million horror film. 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

We don't even summarize the film this time. It's just three dudes talking about what it means to be human for about an hour. Tom Reimann from Gamefully Unemployed stops by to drop some knowledge. What does it mean to be sentient? What does it mean to be human? What does it mean to be a bean? This episode is all thanks to our Pick the Flick patron Zac Schwartz! Thank you Zac! We'd lock you in an impenetrable bunker any day! We love you! Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Tom Reimann: https://twitter.com/startthemachine Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

BOLD is a podcast about race and justice in America, and a collaboration between Small Beans and Showing Up For Racial Justice, produced by White People 4 Black Lives. In the first of our three live interviews, our co-hosts Dahlia Ferlito and Ivette Alé talk with Eunisses Hernandez about her activism as a member of Just Leadership USA, which focuses on issues of drug criminalization and the intersection between race and incarceration in America. Featuring "Sage for my Soul," by Indigo Mateo, Produced by Richie Reseda. Main Theme by Rachael Cantu and Melantopia. Art by Michael Vincent Bramley. Email the show! [email protected] USEFUL LINKS in the episode's show notes at patreon.com/smallbeans

Alright, cockadoodies! The kings catalog their third entry of their deep dive into the Kingiverse. So get ready to get smothered and sedated like so many Paul Sheldons as they discuss fiddely-foof and its impact on the entire rooty-patootie genre. How does Misery hold up? How does Annie Wilkes stack up in the rare sub-genre of female horror villains? What academic approach does Abe take this time to justify his film degree? 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

Dan's back! Everybody Dan's back! Go Crazy! Alright, calm down. It's murder most foul! A cacophony of crime! A Monty Python of ending retcons! The three guys talk about 1985's Clue and how(s) it holds up and hows it don't for an hour and a half. Abe tries to get them to dissect the jokes. They're all into Tim Curry and Martin Mull (spoilers). You'll have to listen to the episode to hear whether or not it was developed around Tim Curry or not and how his role was crafted. Also, the hosts kill each other right after the podcast! They're dead now! No more podcasts! It was Michael with the gun in the microphone! 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: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

The third installment of our Fast and Furious deep dive comes with many epiphanies, like Sarah learning what drifting is. Both the hosts are pretty confident in their scoring of how fast this film is, but less so in if it's truly furious. Not a lot of violence in this one, as the franchise is starting to understand what it's broad appeal is and starts using more green screen. Sarah pitches Vin Diesel's semi-autographical short film "Multi-Facial" to us all. Available on Youtube! 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/SmallBeans

Paranorman is a movie from 2012 that sneakily deconstructs American traditionalism, suburbia, and consumerism. Abe is a film nerd who believes that film school dissections of children's animated films are a good use of ninety of your minutes. Let's get real though. That Jon Brion score, Laika's beautifully grotesque animation style, and some superb voice acting keeps this movie afloat. I don't care what Adam says, he doesn't write these descriptions. Chalk it up as a win, baby! 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

Sometimes we talk about TV too! This one is the new FX miniseries starring Nick Offerman and Allison Pill, written and directed by Alex Garland. It's no secret that Michael and Abe have been smitten so far by Garland's work, but does his recent attempt to break into the world of the small screen work? Figured this would be a great companion podcast with our other Frame Rate about Predestination that came out earlier this week. Michael wrote an intro song for y'all at the beginning of the episode! Abe wonders why. Also, if knowing there wasn't free will would change his actions... Abe wonders a lot of things. We decided to make this public and free for all because we're pretty cool guys. Also, tune into our twitch channel tomorrow at 7pm PST for a bunch of comedians trying to one-up each others' jokes for you: our illustrious beans. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Abe and Michael discuss the themes and relevancy of 2007's The Mist. In the last episode, Stephen King took issue with the movie version of his tale. In this episode, he seems to approve of it. While we're all confined to the indoors in 2020, we think you'll all find something in this episode that will grab your attention, like so many-tentacled dimensional monsters. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Vanessa's back to help Michael and Abe unpack the dense time travel timeline of 2014's Predestination (starring Ethan Hawke). The gang asks: are all paradoxes in all time travel stories the same paradox? Why are a lot of seminal sci-fi writers thirsty and extremely problematic? Which two of the three podcasters are sleeping with each other? The last one is a trick question. They're all fucking Ethan Hawke. Everyone thank Charnstar for this one. They're the Flick Picker for the Pick the Flick tier! This conversation was a lot of fun to have and we have Charnstar to thank! Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

So this is how it works. The title of the episode is the episode prompt. How Maggie and Adam define it will be determined by them. In this episode, Maggie defines it as "not your favorite necessarily, but if you could surround yourself with it as if it were tangible you could do it." Adam defines it as "will continue to mean something to you or express an aspect of yourself (you hope) forever." Listen for spoilers. Except for the above image, I guess. It's up to you as to whose choice it is! As our beans dip into their first musical conversation and the more they eat, the more they toot! Jeez, that sentence got away from me. For the next week, you, our precious bean bags, can vote on the next episode's prompt! Anyone can vote! Find that here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/isymiysmy-3-poll-36345377 Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Like the lazy titular character, John Hughes kind of takes it easy after Act I of Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Adam runs down the directorial bag of tricks he employs in the first 25 minutes of the movie that seem to be non-existent in the rest of the movie. Now, it's a fantastic first act, it's just that he took two acts off. Abe finally makes that big decision to tell off his dad! Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Hot damn, a new podcast! It dawned on us that the most unlikely of pure friendships blossomed in the last few years between Big Beans Adam Ganser and Maggie Mae Fish. These two friendos are unexpectedly wholesome together and so we locked them in a room without only a few cans of food and told them to interview each other. Michael and I then broke into their houses and left stragetically placed microphones. And this is what we got, I guess. As an additional perk, you, our beans, the beanest of patrons will have the ability to vote for the following episode's topic. Look for more on that later. For now, enjoy the word tickles. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Ah yes, we're here. The second installment of the series. Sarah learns that one of the tropes of this franchise is the obscene number of undercover agents each movie reveals. You choose which is more believable: felons freely bringing guns on planes or O'Conner's houseboat. Sarah gives her rundown of how fast and furious she's feeling after two films. Take Ludacris' advice and listen to the episode. Don't act a fool. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Free Will? More like free William Shakespeare! I'd say it's 50/50 whether you liked that joke. If you do flip a coin and it ends up heads: we're very sorry, you may be in a simulation. You have the Pick the Flick tier to thank for this one yet again. Big shout out to Jason B. This time around we delve into the abstract Tom Stoppard Hamlet spin-off starring Gary Oldman and Tim Roth. It's a fascinating movie involving several filmmakers and actors integral to the movie landscape of the 1990s. While it's not for everyone, you don't have to be an actor or playwright to enjoy this movie so give the film a try. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Remember when Chris Evans told us that babies taste the best? Remember when that director/writer won an Oscar for Best Picture? In this episode, we stamp our approval like so many bug protein bars. Special thanks to Karl P for suggesting this one through the Pick the Flick patreon tier! Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Michael Swaim looked in the mirror for 7 hours, called Sarah and Bridgett and demanded a second appearance on Rough Stuff. This episode is wild guys. You might want to lock your door, get real alone and real comfortable because it's about to get weirdly sexual in your immediate space. Come on the journey of demystifying why theater kids are so horny and stay for the lickin' eyeballs story. Also, apparently in Swaim's home town, everyone fingered a drainpipe? I'm not quite sure what the point of that story was. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

In 2020, making a mid-range budget film is nearly impossible. Unfortunately, Abe has brought his spreadsheets to examine 2012's Dredd and how its cult influenced the way we make non-Disney action-adventure blockbusters. Turns out a great idea is helpful but there's a few things you may need to check off your list before you jump into producing a film that costs 45 million dollars. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SOURCES https://www.salon.com/control/2013/06/15/lynda_obst_hollywoods_completely_broken/ https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/10/29/18037982/mpaa-r-rating-report-50-years-criticism https://www.thewrap.com/pg-13-movies-dominated-2013-box-office-r-rated-comedies-clicked/ https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Dredd#tab=summary https://collider.com/dredd-blu-ray-dvd-digital-download-best-seller/

We are joined by Alex Shifman, host of the science show "Science: The Show," once again. This time he gets the Sarah and Bridgett treatment. We get the low brow down low on the politics of farting, Skyline Chili, and an ad for Salt Water Pools brought to you by Sarah, for some reason. No conversation bursting with Americana is complete until you're disgusted yet a bit hungry. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

The Mayor of Bean Town has just been informed that deadly Earth-orbiting aliens will destroy Bean Town and less importantly the world in mere minutes. Luckily, Bean Town Cop Frank Wade is on the case. Hopefully, he'll have enough time and our elected officials can solve whatever is happening with our communications systems. We seem to be getting a whole lot of interference. Oh, well! To the salvation of Bean Town! Written by Michael Swaim, Abe Epperson, and Greg Burke ---- Bean Town Cast List ---- Old Sheldon Narrator - Greg Burke Old Sheldon - Michael Swaim Delivery Man - Abe Epperson The Old Sheldon Singers - Abe Epperson, Maggie Mae Fish, Cody Johnston Mayor of Bean Town - Michael Swaim Aide - Maggie Mae Fish Deputy - Tyler Brown Flang - Cody Johnston Plamp - Maggie Mae Fish Timp - Kelsey Hudgins Zinn - Michael Swaim Gork - Greg Burke Trish - Maggie Mae Fish Barb - Katie Willert Best Buy Clerk - Michael Swaim Computer - Maggie Mae Fish DJ - Kelsey Hudgins George - Greg Burke Paul - Michael Swaim John - Cody Johnston Ringo - Abe Epperson Shrieking Lyft Driver - Abe Epperson Detective Conners - Greg Burke Detective Blowers - Noah Byrne Frank Wade - Cody Johnston Narrator of Bean Town - Abe Epperson ------- Engineered by Adam Ganser Edited by Abe Epperson

It's all about family in The Fast & Furious franchise. Bridgett, a long-time admirer of the saga, wouldn't be doing her duty if she neglected to sit Sarah down and watch the entire run of the cinematic universe. We know what we're doing here at Small Beans so we included a microphone so you can listen in and witness the absolute madness. See you at the Race Wars! Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Death to the Coen Brothers Brothers! Long live the Kings of King! The first episode of our new deep-dive podcast. Abe and Michael start their dissection of all things Stephen King with The Shining. We find out that Abe misunderstood the film for a very long time and Michael points out the usefulness of an ax in a hedge maze. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Adam is here?! Adam is here! How has this not happened before? Ganser joins Michael and Abe to talk about the Polish-French-Swiss art house film, Three Colors: Red. It's like listening to three cavemen discover fire. Our grunts may seem confident, but inside we're terrified. So listen to this boat accident of a review. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

BOLD is a podcast about race and justice in America, and a collaboration between Small Beans and Showing Up For Racial Justice, produced by White People 4 Black Lives. In the first episode of our second batch, our co-hosts Dahlia Ferlito and Ivette Ale discuss their signs, favorite music, and most importantly, how social action has affected them and become an area of focus in their lives. Complete Show Notes at www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Adam brings a new angle to the Paul Verhoeven's 1992 erotic thriller Basic Instinct, and it is indeed erotic. Removing layer after layer of why this cult classic is actually a meta-narrative about private dick films, he offers a fresh top-down perspective (like a ceiling-mounted fuck mirror). Abe is also there. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

This time Cody Johnston of Some More News and one-of-our-best-friends fame joins us to tackle the prophetic film Brazil, directed by Terry Gilliam. Please comment below if you agree or disagree with our review. "Sorry, I'm a bit of a stickler for paperwork." And thank you for your suggestion Pick-the-Flick patron sha cla (aka Shannon)! Hi, Jesse! Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Well, the Rough Stuffers have done it again! In this episode, they cast their spell and dispel the shell of David Bell who in his youth raised some hell. It all makes sense: the friendships with old men, the improv mosh pits, and the exceptionally powerful cranium. It's also clear that teen Bell would probably still be able to kick all of our asses. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Here's Michael, Abe, and Tom Reimann yappin' about the absolutely batshit insane movie "The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover" starring Michael Gambon and Helen Mirren. The gang determines it's all one elaborate shitting joke. Did we mention it is considered high art? A hearty shout-out to John Harty for using the Pick The Flick patreon tier and picking this film for the episode. What a guy! Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Get your parenting tips from three comedians, two of which do not have children! Fortunately, Billy Wayne Davis, a parent, stops on by to inform us that he's got this whole parenting thing figured out. Spoiler: it's not how Viggo Mortensen raises his kids in this movie. It's not as cool, but it's probably better. And thank you for your suggestion Pick-the-Flick patron Zac Schwartz! Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Abe takes the reigns this time to make the case that this jaunty, joust-y film is the jam. Why do we take old stories and dress them up in modern clothing? What's the point? Adam is also there. Sometimes Abe gets too excited and someone needs to settle him down a bit. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Michael and Abe conclude their examination of the Coen Brothers' films. They also rank them. They announce the topic of their next deep-dive series. Feels like they would record all that within two hours, maybe one and a half... Would that it were so simple. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Abe and Michael do their dance with the 2008 Israeli animated documentary film, its inspection of how we're hardwired to design our own past memories, and its thoughts on the nature of war. Tons of jokes in this one, folks. Shout out to Zac Schwartz for this month's Pick The Flick tier! You're a real M.V.Bean. Warning: Michael's recording software went a little haywire. It's not too bad and we had our top people on it, but there's some audio clicking at times. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Adam brings his director knowledge to explain the tactics Soderbergh uses to lure the viewer into complacency. It might be sly editing, pacing, or shot design. Abe chimes in every now and then to remind him it isn't any of that and the real culprit is demon spells and ghouls, probably. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Michael and Abe sit down with Alex Shifman, co-host of Science! The Show, to discuss this 1979 Taiwanese fantasy horror mystery film. This film's climax involves a drum battle between a ghost and a holy man. So, I'm not convinced it's not a Slayer song. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Sarah and Bridgett sit down and read some fan-submitted rough stuff for the second time. You all inspire us with your awkwardness, so press play and keep it rough. Nope. Never saying that again. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Michael and Abe are joined by the inscrutable David Bell to discuss the body-horror film, The Fly (1986). This patron-exclusive came out around Thanksgiving, but it's just time for the holidays in the U.S. So, while you're lapping up all that turkey, ham, or veggie skin, remember to visualize when Brundle-Fly's face skin slides off his fly face. Bon appetite! Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Hang me O hang me, Michael and Abe spent two hours and fifteen minutes in this in-depth dissection of the Coen's Inside Llewyn Davis. We get real inside Llewyn Davis, real up in those insides. Guess what? It's full of cats, grief, and uncertainty. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

You need to listen to this podcast or "I will stuff so much cotton wool down your fucking throat it'll come out your arse like the tail on a Playboy bunny." Michael and Abe sit down with Daniel O'Brien to discuss the political satire In The Loop. If it weren't full of soul-crushing insults, this 2009 political satire may feel a bit too close home so listeners beware. "I've just told you to fuck off twice yet you're still here?" Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

In this brand new podcast, Abe poses the question: why does award season prefer art house films but shy away from romantic comedies? He makes the case that the production and costume design teams of The Wedding Singer (1998) got robbed and Adam makes fun of Abe's use of "slaps" (as in "this podcast description slaps"). Description written by Abe Epperson. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Caroline Anderson joins Michael and Abe in blowin' some mighty wind. We got nothing but hot air for this mockumentary. It's a gas. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Two Americans chew some back bacon (the comedy and cultural relevance of 1983's Strange Brew and how it shaped their comedic sensibilities). For all its flaws, this retelling of Hamlet as the story of two hosers hunting for beer is arguably one of the best comedies ever made. So, grab some corn and um, uh- it's podcast time. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Brandie Posey joins Sarah and Bridgett to discuss how lucky she is to not visually remember her past given her tumultuous wolf-loving history. They agree that dating is sometimes comparing men to Jean-Luc Picard's unimpeachable moral compass. This causes the man writing this description to feel very insecure. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

In a special episode of Waveformed, we do a host swap and Michael prods the musical chronology of the entity that is Cristian. Within 10 songs, multiple nostalgic stories, and a brief heart to heart about emo music, we learn that Michael should never host again. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1WUylDSw7GS05nD3VHwqvJ Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Macaulay Culkin joins Abe and Michael to talk about his experience working on the film Party Monster. We discuss murderers, Marilyn Manson, and how Mac gets VIP treatment at drag clubs now. Abe makes things weird at the end! Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Katy Stoll and Cody Johnston discuss the unique hardships around running the Some More News series and Even More News podcast, jobs that require them to ingest All The News All The Time. If you're addicted to your news app, Cody's Showdy, or just stressed out, join us in the Pit and let's hug it out. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB MERCH: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Katy "Mink" Stoll joins the Frame Rate boys to dissect the Ocean's X franchise, and Michael dates the episode by making some Black Panther predictions that turned out to be wildly inaccurate. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

"The wicked flee when none pursueth." Artwork by Michael Vincent Bramley. Theme by Abe Epperson. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: smallbeans.bigcartel.com

For the "greater good," Michael and Abe are joined by Shawn DePasquale of Bunny Ears fame to talk about the British action-comedy Hot Fuzz. The little hand says it's time to rock and roll and the amount of carnage and mayhem and will incur a considerable amount of paperwork. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: www.smallbeans.bigcartel.com

In this special episode of Frame Rate, the scooby gang covers its first ever episode of television, Buffy the Vampire Slayer's "The Body" from season five. Caroline Anderson joins Michael and Abers in dissecting the episode, much like the cold, heartless forensic pathologists that will dissect Buffy's mom! Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: www.smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Soren Bowie (American Dad, formerly Cracked), tells Sarah and Bridgett tales of growing up in the woods and surviving the much more deadly wilds of childhood. Or should we say WILDhood?! Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Stephen Chow's first masterpiece of a movie, and an action/comedy to stand for all time, Kung Fu Hustle finally gets its frames rated. And to make matters hyper, Alex, host of the At Least There's This pod, uses his extensive knowledge of martial arts to explain to Michael and Abraham how inhaling a cigarette in one drag and roaring through a bell is a totally legal move. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://www.smallbeans.bigcartel.com

This week in the Dish, the boys talk about cybertronic super-soldiers, the coming technological singularity, and little tiny Wall-E's that eat your blood. Sweet dreams! Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com Art by Michael Vincent Bramley. Music by Abe Epperson.

In anticipation of Monday's Off Hours, DVG and Abe and Michael sit down to dig into film-making, their 11-year history working together, and the scam that is monetizing content via Facebook! Thanks to everyone who submitted sultry Q's to absorb Daniel's sensuous A's. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Jacquis Neal returns to help Mike and Abe properly appreciate a John Singleton classic. Featuring Cuba Gooding, Lawrence Fishburne, and Ice Cube in a career-making role as Doughboy, implying the existence of some kind of semi-solid ice-dough state we should all clearly aspire to. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.pateron.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Look, down in the sea! It's a fish! It's a chainsaw! It's...Helicoprion! The tooth-mouthed dino we misidentified for several centuries, at our own peril, is back, and Abe, Bridgett and Mike are gonna Real Good it for your listening pleasure. Art by the Small Beans community. Wicked Guitar Riff by Abe Epperson. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Bridgett and Sarah are back! And they brought rising LA star Christine Medrano to discuss nocturnal emissions, problematic prank calls, throwing pancakes at Canadian buses, and other cancelable acts. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com Logo by Ben Shannon. Theme by Abe Epperson.

How can it be Rong when it feels so Wright? Abe, Michael, and special guest Daniel O'Brien discuss Edgar's movie about the comic book about the band that's all about video games. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Cristian and Abe dive mandibles-first into the Dark Universe (tm) of sci-fi monsters, strange animals that defy explanation, and how the twain might meet. Art by Michael Vincent Bramley. Music by Abe Epperson. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Famed Writer/Director of The Long Kiss Goodnight, The Nice Guys, Iron Man 3 and other flicks, Shane Black, sits down with Michael to discuss his directorial debut, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, a movie he also wrote and, as alluded to, directed. He's a Writer/Director. His dialogue is known for being a lot snappier than this episode description. You know, Shane Black! Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://www.smallbeans.bigcartel.com Theme by Abe Epperson.

Andy Bush (Picnicface, Cavendish, My Gorgeous Son) has a POWERTHIRST for creative fulfillment, but that doesn't mean he's always going to get the creatrilytes his art-glands crave. In fact, he's spent a fair amount of his creative journey failing upward, literally, from Los Angeles back to Canada, the final refuge of all showbiz cowards (SHOTS FIRED, JOHN CANDY'S CORPSE!). Anyway, two aspiring writers compare their imperfect journeys in a challenging field. Also, Michael presents a short story about aliens who steal language! Art by Seth Laster. Music by Abe Epperson, Kevin Clark and Kelsey Hudgins. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://www.smallbeans.bigcartel.com

It's rootin'. It's tootin'. It's as close as we'll get to concludin'! Emmy-nominated writer Daniel "Emmy-nominated" O'Brien joins Abe and Michael to discuss HBO's Deadwood flick. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Become a steadfast fan of this fan-headed stud that died quite some time ago but that's no reason to look down on it. Abe, Bridgett and Mike presiding. Art by the Small Beans community. Wicked Guitar Riff by Abe Epperson. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you. Art by Michael Vincent Bramley. Theme by Abe Epperson. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/smallbeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Cristian Ramirez gets to know Michael Swaim better by exploring a playlist of ten songs that have impacted his life. Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zoxu6HzTrMlsupV8AUem8?si=Df3Diem7QxSX0GCgZmVfiw Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com Theme by Chris Corlew. Art by Michael Vincent Bramley.

Michael and Abe's ol' pal Soren Bowie (AKA T-Bone) stops by to sink his teeth into a George A. Romero-directed spectacle about chivalry, knights, motorcycles, the creative process, and filmmaking while on drugs. Dig it, man! It's wild! Ed Harris is there! Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/smallbeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Fused-wrist, single-digit nipple spikes. It's the only way to go, sisters. Join Abe, Bridgett and Michael for a look at the Linhenykus. Art by the Small Beans community. Wicked Guitar Riff by Abe Epperson. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

In the premiere episode of Waveformed, host Cristian Ramirez gets to know Katie Willert better by exploring a playlist of ten songs that have impacted her life. Playlist Available at: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Griffin Rowell, Michael's oldest pal, joins him in the Pit to trace the shape of a friendship and hold fast to the weapons that help us ward off the darkness. Art by Seth Laster. Music by Abe Epperson. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Culture King Jacquis Neal himself drops by to help Abe and Michael root through the tangled story branches (and seeds and trunks and so on) of the various versions of Little Shop of Horrors. But primarily the stage show and the 1986 Rick Moranis movie! Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Greg, Adam and Mike answer Small Beans' questions, shoot the shoot about Escort Mission, their tenures at Cracked, and plans for future collaborations. It's fun to hear old friends catch up! Support SB and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Greg Burke drops in to chat with Sarah and Bridgett about their (and others') most embarrassing moments, including #DadFarts, shirtless child wrestling, and the time he tried to get the coolest kid in school to explore his secret passage. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

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Jack O'Brien returns! To basically have a very confusing movie he's just seen for the first time explained to him by two dudes who have seen it more times than that. Listen along, won't you? Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

BOLD is a podcast about race and justice in America, and a collaboration between Small Beans and Showing Up For Racial Justice, produced by White People 4 Black Lives. In the third episode, Dahlia Ferlito talks with Ivette Ale and Taina Vargas-Edmond about their activism around prison reform. Also features a special message from Rahsaan Thomas, currently serving a life sentence at San Quentin State Prison. Complete Show Notes at https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Takashi Miike's seminal (literally), ultra-gore manga-adapted tale of The Number One Killer, his friend The Other Number One Killer, this Lady Who Kills, and a few other Notable Killers. It's mad, it's undeniably well-crafted, and it may just be the most faithful comic book adaptation of all time. Let's talk. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Pop your doctor-prescribed Thorazine, hop in this audio limousine, and rock to the Dino-team's pod-magazine by the Smallest Beans! This dinosaur has weird claws. Art by the Small Beans community. Wicked Guitar Riff by Abe Epperson. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Behold, what was the first of our monthly Patron-exclusive episodes for Beans only, newly released to the public! Perennial favorite DOB joins us to A your Q's, R to your Cs, and just generally BS in hilarious fashion. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Your sick host Michael Swaim is super-stoked to welcome tight guest Vanessa Gritton to discuss hella-pertinent issues like romance and dating through the lens of mental illness, addiction, and family drama. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Precocious Childhood Personal Disappointments! PCPD host Cristian Ramirez braves the Rough Stuff hot seat and endures cross-examination on topics like drama in Drama, dancing for the pleasure of your peers, and playlist fails. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Everyone in Austin, TX, lives in a dumpster and shits in a bucket, and they're better people for it. Ask Abe and Cristian how! Art by Michael Vincent Bramley. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www,patreon.com/SmallBeans

This month for our Patron-exclusive Beanus Content Module, Robert Evans joins Michael and Abers to answer your questions at a more moderate pace than last time. It's way more interesting than it has any right to be, and you helped us make it! Thanks. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content at: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Robert "Behind the Bastards" Evans returns to provide real-world expertise in the analysis of a very silly film about suicide bombers. That's right, it's Sharia Law and Lotsa Laffs with Abe, Mike, Rob, Omar, Barry, Faisal and Waj! Access Additional Small Beans Content at: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

Behind the Bastards' Robert Evans joins Mike and Abe to discuss a genre-bending tale of kidnapping, mental illness, torture, aliens, bees, enough film references to choke Tarantino's horse, and laughter. Save the Green Planet! proved to the world that Jang Joon-Hwan can Direct one Beck of a movie (Beck combines lots of genres, get it?). It's relentless, inventive, engaging, and hard to find in the states. Frustration brought to you courtesy of our Pick the Flick Small Beans Patron Sean Murhpy. Thanks Sean! Access Additional Small Beans Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

In this week's PCPD, Abe and Cristian dive into a variety of science developments and compare them to stupid movies to make life sensible for themselves. Artwork by Michael Vincent Bramley. Music by Abe Epperson. SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Call it, Friendo. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com

Support SB and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans This month for our Patron-exclusive Beanus Content Module, comic creator, writer and animator Ryan Pequin joins Michael and Adam to answer your questions. It's way more interesting than it has any right to be, and you helped us make it! Thanks.

Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: smallbeans.bigcartel.com Big Bean Abe Epperson proves why he's head of the network by putting every other embarrassing story ever featured on the show to shame. His shame is so shameful, other peoples' shame should be ashamed. And it's all for the delight of Sarah, Bridgett, and YOU! Go ahead. Be delighted. See if we care.

Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans SB Merch: https://smallbeans.bigcartel.com The 'Burbs! It's part broad 80's comedy, part white xenophobic fear fulfillment, and all Tom Hanks-ed up! Daniel V. Gordh joins the guys to break down every aspect of this weird, dated, yet at moments brilliant movie. And there's Corey Feldman there as well!

It's an all-Star week here at Small Beans! Perennial favorite Star Hodge joins Abe and Mike to discuss Hayao Miyazaki's epic animated tale of the delicate balance between man, nature, lepers, bullets, crooked priests, and giant boar-worm-monsters. It's Swaim's favorite non-comedy movie!

Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Our old boss and host of the Daily Zeitgeist Jack "Potatoes" O'Brien takes a break from fatherhood to watch the most violent, gruesome western ever made and discuss its broader implications with those Frame Rate Fucks. Is Craig S. Zoller a refreshing new voice in suspense, or simply a master of Goresploitation? SB Merch: https://smallbeans.patreon.com

Support SB and Access Beanus Content at www.patreon.com/SmallBeans From bug-bread (excellent with butter bugs), to lab-grown meat, to unfuckable turkeys, to The Mootrix 2: Electric Boogamoo, Abe and Cristian take a survey of the kind of crap all ten billion of us will be eating the day after tomorrow. Literally. Shit is rough out here, folks. SPONSORED BY FOODINI! Music by Abe Epperson. Art by Michael Vincent Bramley. SB Merch: https://smallbeans.patreon.com

Katie Willert Week concludes with a special Patron-only round of Questions and Answers from you, The Beans! Should you see Bohemian Rhapsody? Is cooking a satisfying hobby to do? FINALLY LEARN THE TRUTH.

Support SB and Access Beanus Content at https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans This little buddy, you really just have to see for yourself. Bridgett tells the guys about an animal so improbably they both immediately go violently insane. It's a hoot! Art by the Small Beans community. Wicked Guitar Riff by Abe Epperson.

SB favorite Katy Stoll joins Abe and Michael to break down and build up perennial favorite, Princess Bride. As you wish!

Your favorite purveyors of humiliation Bridgett and Sarah turn to you, the audience, to execute the final phase of what was always their plan: to make a podcast-trap for listeners so they can make fun of them! Enjoy it, listener! Celebrating one year of Rough Stuff.

Charlie Kaufman's devastating tale of life, death, and ham-fisted direction shows a side of Phillip Seymour Hoffman that is actually thirty sides. Michael, Brooks and Abe try in vain to unpack a movie that is both representative of less and more than the movie represents. SHIT. GETS. META.

Jamie Loftus joins Michael in the Pit of Odiousness to discuss her dealings with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, the importance of wearing long sleeves at work, Lilo & Stitch merchandise, and how all of these things conspired to make her the hackstress she is t0d4y. Art by Seth Laster. Music by Abe Epperson and Kevin Clark.

MUBI Promotional Offer: https://mubi.com/brothers The oft-maligned prelude to No Country, Joel and Ethan's grudging remake of the Alec Guinness/Peter Sellers comedy classic The Ladykillers is...wait for it...funnier than you think it is. Abe and Michael unpack it's undeniable flaws, learn a lot about the Coens in the process, and also highlight some truly hilarious Coen Moments you missed if you overlooked this one. J.K. Simmons as you've never seen him before, Tom Hanks as you've never seen him before, and Stephen Root exactly as you've seen him in every other Coen Brothers movie! What's not to kind of like? Art by Michael Vincent Bramley. Music by Abe Epperson.

BOLD is a podcast about race and justice in America, and a collaboration between Small Beans and Showing Up For Racial Justice, produced by White People 4 Black Lives. In the second episode, writer, educator, and legendary social justice advocate Paul Kivel helps Dahlia and Michael explain a bit of the history of white allyship, what your stakes as a white person are in dismantling racism in America, the history of racial assimilation in America, the relationship between racism and economic inequality, and much, much more. Also features a piece by Ariel Luckey, and voices and sounds from ongoing protests against 24-Hour Fitness following the locker-room murder of Albert Ramon Dorsey by police.

Abe and Cristian examine fictional economies that strive to span galaxies, yet fail to actually function in any conceivable realm of reality. From Trade Federations to the Replicator to Spice-Trade and the Houses, it's alllllll just bullshit. So let's enjoy it!

The Dino Dream Team of three people who barely know anything about dinosaurs but make up for it with passion is BACK, BABY! Abraham tells Bridgett and Michael about the meanest prehistoric meth-turkey this side of the Mesozoic...Hesperonychus!

The dream team of Fish, Swaim, and Epperson decode the dense, symbolist tome that is the "Weird" Al movie. And if they don't by noon tomorrow, the podcasting network will get sold to an evil old billionaire!!!!

Joel and Ethan force Catherine and George to channel Hepburn and Grant, all respectively. It's the Coens' most expensive film, and therefore the best, as any good divorce attorney will tell you. Join the madcap antics as Mike and Abe unpack one of the brothers' lighter offerings. Get your 30 day free trial of MUBI here: http://mubi.com/brothers

"We three kings be stealin' the gold!" "You make Michael Jackson cut up his own face, my main man; you have the fucked up country." "David O. Russell is a lunatic asshole." TWO of those are indelible lines from Three Kings, one is just a fact. The Daily Zeitgeist's Miles Gray returns to revisit this George Clooney/Jamie Kennedy/Jim Gaffigan vehicle about assmaps the men who misuse them.

Cristian and Abraham, two people with ultra-modern sci-fi names, examine spacesuits and the spacefarers who fill them. As this symbiosis between science-fiction and science fact attests, surviving in the vacuum of what is 99% of the Universe takes some doing.

Teresa Lee has a love inside of her that makes her invincible and a light you can't even imagine, so we think you'd better say "that's that" and listen to our podcast before she comes over there and beats the Hell from you.

James Gandolfini, Frances McDormand, Tony Shalhoub, Billy Bob Thornton, and common house-dirt all collide in a way Heisenberg himself couldn't have predicted, but the Coens apparently can. Join Michael and Abe as they struggle to crack the code of this often-obtuse, but always interesting entry in the Coen canon.

Vanessa Gritton comes by for her first non-Red Dead-related episode of Small Beans, and gets things off to a great start by kicking Sarah and Bridgett in the she-testicles whenever they disagree even slightly.

Maggie sits down with writer and actor Zora Bikangaga to discuss the social complexities of interracial friendships and tips on how to be happy for other's success.

Cristian and his stalwart co-pilot Abe swerve back into sci-fi hilarity with an overview of awesome guns, both lethal and non-, from our favorite futurescapes. The Sick Stick pranks alone are worth the price of admission.

Hey, you remember that one Simpsons episode where Ruth Powers and Marge flee from Homer and Chief Wiggum across the desert? Wiggum tries to cook engine-block eggs? Well, hey, let's talk about the incredible Ridley Scott movie of which that was a parody! Maggie Mae joins to help us dive into a pretty kickass flick.

Sage of Boning and Bodily Juices (also licensed Sex Therapist) Jamila Dawson returns to help explain what exactly she does, why kink and poly relationships are on the rise, and what to do when it all explodes in your face (and not in the good way). At the top, Michael ruins your mental image of him forever, and all future prospects of holding elected office.

Bridgett Greenberg, your Sound Leader, and her grubby minions Michael and Abe, FINALLY -- fucking FINALLY -- determine, once and for all, What Dinosaur Real Good. It's Ankylosaur, the one with a tail made of murder!

In a wiiiiiiiide-ranging episode, Creature Feature host Katie Goldin joins Bridgett and Sarah to discuss eating snails, butt worms, her Bird Rights Activism, and some seriously useful dating advice. But to get to the advice, there's def some slime to wade through, so start wadin'!

Colloquially referred to as "O Brother," this film is a panoply of tight spots, m'hair, and suitors what got prospects. Abe and Michael delve them all, and thankfully do not break into song at almost any point. Turturro. Clooney. Nelson. And thou.

Your intrepid hosts Abe and Cristian briefly mention The Day After Tomorrow, then essentially just have a sobering talk about Climate Change. So BUCKLE IN and SAVE A BEE, because our lives depend on it.

Maggie sits down to talk with stand-up comedian and friend Jason Webb about getting yelled at by a teacher for trying to hold his friend's hand in school and how he eventually learned to love his friends.

The Daily Zeitgang has us surrounded! They've demanded the release of Miles Gray, their second-rate co-chair, but we refuse to comply until he's bared his soul with us regarding a couple flicks. First up, perennial Christmas Coens/Zwigoff train wreck Bad Santa.

Small Beans favorite Katie Willert stops in to discuss the long, hard road of trying to break into Hollywood, the many odd jobs she's taken in the interim, and how to appreciate what life gives you, even when it's not what you expected. Michael opens with a short story that lasts about forty-five minutes, in case you Skippers were wondering. Music by Kevin Clark and Abe Epperson. Art by Seth Laster.

BOLD is a podcast about race and justice in America, and a collaboration between Small Beans and Showing Up For Racial Justice, produced by White People 4 Black Lives. In the first episode, BLM Los Angeles co-founder Dr. Melina Abdullah discusses America's history of police brutality, current efforts to dismantle that system, and how you can get involved. Also features a piece by Alyesha Wise and voices and sounds from the ongoing effort to remove Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey from office. Music by Rachael Cantu and Melantopia. Art by Michael Vincent Bramley.

Katie Willert discusses stalking celebrities and appropriating black culture on-stage! Sarah Griffith discusses more times she vomited, because of course she does.

The second episode of WDRG? FINALLY gets to the bottom of what dinosaur real good. Turns out it's BIG, too! Co-hosts and dino-pals Abe Epperson, Bridgett Greenberg and Michael Swaim debate the virtues of the Dreadnoughtus, the big one you don't wanna fu' wi'. Art by Small Beans members. Wicked guitar riff by Abe Epperson.

Writer/comedian Talia Jane recounts her travails dealing with John Cheese (real name Mack Leighty), whom she helped to out as a serial sexual harasser and general creep this year, in spite of a startling lack of support from the systems we expect to support us through that type of thing. Wonder where all of Cheese's Cracked by-lines went? After hearing about Talia's shitty experiences and kickass responses in the face of those experiences, you won't anymore. Art by Seth Laster. Music by Abe Epperson and Kevin Clark.

DRUMS! But also the nature of art, genius, nature versus nurture, and sound editing perfection. But mostly DRUMS! Cristian helps Michael and Abe bring fresh eyes to Damien Chazelle's non-La La Land movie. SPOILER: WE WILL NEVER COVER LA LA LAND.

A brand new Small Beans podcast evolves before your very eyes in this initial episode of What Dinosaur Something Something! Co-hosts and dino-pals Abe Epperson, Bridgett Greenberg and Michael Swaim debate the virtues of the prehistoric turtle the size of a VW bug that was the Glyptodon. Art by Small Beans members. Wicked guitar riff by Abe Epperson.

In an epic crossover and out-of-order episode of CBB, Abe and Michael are joined by David Bell and Tom Reimann, their analogues over at the Gamefully Unemployed network! All four convene to strike Buster Scruggs wile the figurative iron is hot. Does it work? It appears to do, yes!

Abe and Cristian fend off Oumuamua, those little guys from Mars Attacks, and Galactus all at once by delving into our species' (extensive) hypothetical experience and (limited) actual experience with alien invasions.

Michael ropes Katie Willert and Abe Epperson into discussing his favorite scripted comedy -- 1993 Alex Winter/Randy Quaid vehicle Freaked -- for fifty minutes, thereby destroying any credibility he once had as a film analyst.

On this episode of My Top 8: a relationship podcast about friendship, Maggie sits down with May Leitz (AKA Nyx Fears) as they discuss how films shaped our idea of friendship and why Jack and Sally may have sent some wrong messages.

Abe and Cristian attempt to save all science fiction and the sanity of costume designers everywhere with an argument for why aliens may, in fact, be roughly human-shaped. Find out why that's even not the weird part; the weird part is how WE'RE shaped. We're freaky! Boobs shouldn't exist! Hate your body for whole new reasons along with us. Art by Michael Vincent Bramley. Music by Abe Epperson.

Comedian, book-carrier, fuck-not-haver and College Humor mainstay Katie Marovitch joins hosts Bridgett and Sarah to discuss a truly diverse set of topics. These include why hugging your grandma is harder than kissing your dog on the mouth, writing garbage bullshit horoscopes to trick dopes, and childhood sociopathy!

This aggression will not stand, man.

Happy Halloween! In honor of all those burned at the stake due to mass hysteria surrounding witchcraft, here's Soren Bowie forcing Mike and Abe to cover possibly the worst movie ever featured on the show. Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, The Creature From The Black Lagoon, and The Wolfman team up to kill lots of cops, fail to kill several children, and hang out on the Universal back-lot. Laugh along with us, your mouth presumably stuffed with candy corn!

It's the age-old struggle between coal and rocketry! We cover one of Abe's favorite movies with the help of Gamefully Unemployed's Tom Reimann, and admire some old-fashioned rocket boys.

Biba Pickles discusses art, battling bi-polar disorder, and covering her body with cereal and self-inflicted cigarette burns. It's a party! Art by Seth Laster. Music by Abe Epperson, Kelsey Hudgins and Kevin Clark.

From Blade Runner's vision of Los Angeles to just plain old current-day Los Angeles, the PCPD boys delve into Megacities both fictitious and all-too-real. Judge them with Dredd and you Coruscan't go wrong!

The Bechdel Cast host Jamie Loftus returns to ride the roller coaster of hacking, sexual assault, efficient Swedish filmmaking and Daniel Craig that is TGWTDT. Abe and Michael are also there to kick a hornet's nest and play with fire, respectively.

The beloved Abe Epperson sits down with Maggie to talk about his experience as a "drifter" in middle school and high school, and how he eventually decided to start cultivating lifelong friends. He also has a very strong opinion about the word "LOVE" in friendships, VERY strong.

The Coens--and therefore this podcast--start to hit a serious stride with the sixth installment, Fargo. Now entering one of the Coens' Golden Ages! So it is with one eye on the horizon and the other on the giant Paul Bunyan statue ominously looming overhead that we plow right into a snowbank of greed, impotence, mindless violence and what will surely stand as the best wood-chipper scene in movie history.

Menendez Brothers trial juror Hazel Thornton, author of Hung Jury, stops by to discuss her time engaged with one of the most high-profile cases of the century. Topics include gender bias, political bias, and flow charts.

After narrowly surviving an encounter with a wild cloud of marijuana vapor, comedian, journalist, author and host of Behind The Bastards Robert Evans joins Abe and Michael to punch Nazis. Or at least analyze a great film about some serious Nazi-punching punks. Reach right through this door here and give the episode a listen! Seriously, nothing bad will happen to your arm. We don't know why you'd even insinuate that.

Comedian, writer, director and Cracked alum Carmen Angelica finally joins the Small Beans pantheon by bravely exposing some of the truly unfortunate fashion/life choices that have haunted her lo these past twenty years. Co-hosts Bridgett and Sarah commiserate, as is their wont.

Comedian and writer Hana joins Maggie to talk about getting by with a little help from friends, what happens when we forget we have friends (you're probably not as alone as you feel!), and defends her favorite friend duo.

Bridgett Greenberg, co-host of Rough Stuff, takes a dose of her own medicine in The Pit and gets personal about her relationship to anxiety, panic attacks, and spinning tubes.

Frame Rate takes aim at the original Nazi-scalping history-changers, the Inglourious Basterds! Daniel O'Brien sits in to help dissect Tarantino's bloody masterwork.

Tim Robbins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Pryzbylewski from The Wire, Ash from Evil Dead, Paul Newman and the Dad from Frasier all join forces to invent the hula hoop. It's the Coens' first flop, and one of Michael and Abe's all-time favorite films. You know...for kids!

Maggie sits down with Director Cody Ziglar and talks work friends (are they real friends? Or only cross-over potential?) how to identify the elusive 'fake friend,' and Cody gives us some advice on easy ways to stay in touch with our old friends.

Rough Stuff is back, and more humiliating than ever before! Join hosts Bridgett Greenberg and Sarah Griffith for a jaw-dropping, face-palming ride through the most torturous moment of comedian/actor John Paul Green's childhood. There's sex, phones, and parents involved, so you know it's gonna be pretty bad. Enjoy JP's pain! Hope it make you giggle!

Michael and Jonny bring you the news of the week, both Small Beans and otherwise.

Host of The Bechdel Cast and comedian/hacker extraordinaire Jamie Loftus joins Michael and Abe in suddenly realizing that a movie they thought was really funny as teens is now wildly uncomfortable to sit through. If you like Small Beans AND Judd Apatow, listen to the episode and prepare for one of those things to change!

Maggie sits down with writer and Audible queen Erin Mallory Long. Are our romantic partners also our friends? Why don’t we ever want to go to parties? Does it count to consider yourself as a friend? Grab a seat, Erin's got some wisdom to share.

Those who plumb the Pit discuss the thin, sad line between grief and a bout of depression, practical ways to know when you're depressed, and practical ways to address it that you probably won't take advantage of while you're depressed, but hey, it was worth a shot. Maggie Mae Fish, host of My Top 8, joins to shed her light on these and a number of related topics.

It's a story of three generations of an American family. I've always wondered why no one's done that! Join perennial favorite Katie Willert to tackle the complexities of motherhood, and how sometimes, you just gotta hit your kids with a belt in the rain.

Abe and Cristian explain Stephen Hawking's lame party invite, the primary jokes that Science has, and the tangential intersection between "real" science and sci-fi time travel awesomeness.

Maggie sits down with writer and comedian Bailey Norton, who put on a one-woman play in the middle of a basketball court. Did it help her make any friends? No! Join us as we talk childhood friendship, best friend syndrome, and owning up to when we were not great friends.

Join Michael Swaim, Abe Epperson, and presumably Milhouse Van Houten and Nelson Muntz in a thoughtful discussion of the Coens' treatise on the act of screenwriting itself. Get ready to finally understand that sink drain shot!

DOB, Abe and Swaim join forces yet again to bring you the latest installment in a never-ending cycle of repetitious content they will stay forever trapped within unless they become better men.

One soldier's experience serving in the Army in Iraq, and, later and much more importantly, as one of the biggest Small Beans around. PCPD host and fixture Cristian Ramirez tries to explain to Mike what war is really like on this week's Tales from the Pit.

23 and...we?! Find out all about Cristian's genes, genes in general, and how to make your own Cristian in a petri dish at home.

It's a hard-boiled mobster noir bromance from the Coen Brothers! What's not to like? Abe Epperson and Michael Swaim drag you into the metaphorical woods to make you beg for your life, but in a good way, as they delve into the Coens' third masterpiece.

Michael and Jonny bring you the news of the week, both Small Beans and otherwise.

Brace yourself, Rough Stuff is back! Special guest Jamie Loftus leads Bridgett and Sarah on a tour of such diverse topics as braces, back braces, and the never-before-revealed secret recipe for Doritos Soup.

Festering creep, or misunderstood misanthrope? Tom Reimann joins Abe and Michael to dig into the foam-rubber grave of Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! BEETLEJUICE!

Katy Stoll returns to the Pit to discuss the loss of beloved pets, and why the heck we keep doing this to ourselves.

Michael and Jonny bring you the news of the week (again), both Small Beans and otherwise.

Michael and Jonny bring you the news of the week, both Small Beans and otherwise.

In the Coen's second number, Nic Cage and Holly Hunter prove that it takes a village to kidnap, raise, almost kill, and then return a child. Join hosts Michael Swaim and Abe Epperson for the ride.

Abe and Cristian put their heads together about Exoplanets, Goldilocks Planets, the search for new planets, basically everything about planets. PLAN to hear IT! Get it? PLAN-IT? Planet!

Three good friends attempt to define dancing. It's our Wall-E episode!

Abe, Mike, and special guest DOB dive into one of the few Tim Burton movies that doesn't feature vertical black-and-white stripes! Featuring a cast of thousands, most of whom get turned into red skeletons.

Star Hodge joins your Rough Stuff hosts to discuss the joys of adolescence, including but not limited to: getting spat on by bullies, finding refuge in the library's limited internet connectivity, and creating the timeless character Sailor Kitty from the planet Kitty.

This is a show about the films of the Coen Brothers, hosted by Abe Epperson and Michael Swaim. This is the Blood Simple episode.

A couple of Small Beans tackle a couple of big topics. Namely, "what's the best spaceship?" and "why are black holes so aggro? What the fuck is their problem, exactly?" Join hosts Cristian Ramirez and Abe Epperson on a trip around the cosmos...in your ears!

DOB stops by to unabashedly defend Mel Gibson's every choice, action and belief. Just kidding; we talk about Maverick.

Stollhouse herself joins hosts Bridgett and Sarah to expound upon being the skinniest kid in fat camp (even though it's a class, not a camp), and revel in the reliably embarrassing world of High School musical theater.

Tom Reimann of Gamefully Unemployed ventures to the deepest levels of the Pit, to help Swaim make some sense of the pains, absences, and stresses that sometimes make self-annihilation seem pretty damn appealing. That's right; it's the suicide episode. Tread softly and be brave. You are loved.

Robert Evans helps Abe and Mike wrap their heads around PTA's epic masterpiece, Magnolia, in all of its 3-hour glory. Get ready to understand everything about everything, buttholes.

Michael and Jonny bring you the news of the week, both Small Beans and otherwise.

Join Cristian and Abe for your regularly-scheduled update on science news and pop culture. This episode, the petri dish is alive with gleep-glops, and you'll have to listen to find out what that means.

Some Wheezy Asshole Imitating Michael joins hosts Sarah Griffith and Bridgett Greenberg to discuss a cavalcade of fluid-related embarrassments from childhood.

Gamefully Unemployed's own David Christopher Bell kindly stops in to explain why Starship Troopers actually doesn't suck if you understand satire, ya dope.

Pop Culture Petri Dish co-host and all around Big Bean Cristian Ramirez joins Mike in the pit to discuss parents, how they shape us (and don't), and tell some hilarious stories about coyotes and raccoons.

In the premiere episode of Rough Stuff, co-hosts Bridgett Greenberg and Sarah Griffith invite Maggie Mae Fish to relive the humility of High School, the problems with puberty, and the rough of it all. Shit. Gets. Embarrassing. But not for you!

In the premiere episode, Small Bean Cristian Ramirez takes co-host Abe Epperson on a wild ride through cutting-edge science news and how it relates to the sci-fi we all loved growing up. This week, the guys take a look at a wide array of VR applications you may not have considered.

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Former Cracked Creative Head Daniel O'Brien joins Former Cracked Video Head Michael Swaim to work out some issues that have been developing between them over the last three to five years, and discuss the Cracked Layoffs and ensuing diaspora.

The inimitable Robert Evans joins the team for some Gal-Q Talk. Kids call it Gal-Q now, get on that.

Abe and Michael dive Vibranium-first into Ryan Coogler's Disney's Marvel's Black Panther.

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Soren Bowie joins Michael in the pit to discuss textbook teen angst, never being depressed, and the terrible burden of having a child.

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Brace yourselves, because the Frame Rate gang are covering disgraced comedian Louis C.K.'s final aborted film, I Love You, Daddy. SPOILERS: It sucks. We talk about why!

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Sex therapist and proudly kinky person Jamila Dawson stops by the Pit to explain some jargon to Michael and take some of the mystery out of healthful erotic exploration.

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Movie hooligan David Bell joins Abe and Michael to discuss Joss Whedon's horror deconstruction classic and argue about what kind of blood evil gods like best.

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Katy and her pal Michael discuss her planned autobiography, "The Skinniest Kid at Fat Camp." Also life.

Michael and Jonny bring you the news of the week, both Small Beans and otherwise.

Michael and Abraham, Mr. Celadon and Mr. Burgundy respectively, dive into Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs.

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Lauren and Michael discuss overcoming paralysis, Brazilian waxing, and tuna noodle casserole.

Michael and Jonny bring you the news of the week, both Small Beans and otherwise.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a goOHMYGODSOMEONEISINTHEHOUSE!!!! The Beans talk Tension of the Highest sort.

Michael and Jonny bring you the news of the week, both Small Beans and otherwise.

Abe and Michael spoil Star Wars: The Last Jedi, in every possible sense of the word.

Mike and his Mom tackle depression, trauma, and unfortunate technical errors.

Michael and Jonny bring you the news of the week, both Small Beans and otherwise.

Abe and Michael discuss 1999's The Mummy, and learn of Brendan Fraser's untimely death (and resurrection).

Michael and Abe discuss Saving Private Ryan, and suggest some alternate titles.