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527. Frame Rate: Mad God (Feat. Brooks Brown)

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.

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526. Ander’s Sons: The Darjeeling Limited

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 ultimat...

525. Frame Rate: Possessor (Feat. Tom Reimann)

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 sign...

524. Bewilderments & Scientifics: Karate (Feat. Polarbear Grabowski)

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.

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Movie Production Diary #56

As we recently announced, we're making a movie and a true crime podcast, and we're making them in full view of you, our Patrons. Today, we worked on the movie, Papa Bear! And it’s a video! We finalize our pitch documents and talk about the next steps. Send us your vibes because we’re about to enter the phase of asking people for money (or send money, shucks)!

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523. Star Trek: The Next Futurama 33 - Parasites Lost

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 Assassin’s Creed for some reason. Then, they cover the classic episode “Parasites Lost.”

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522. Like Razorblade Pie: I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream (Feat. George Heftler)

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.

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521. Directorpiece Theatre: How Rob Reiner Constructs Romantic Comedies

Adam and Abe talk about Rob Reiner’s technique, Nora Ephron’s writing, and what aspects of rom-coms have persisted through generations.

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Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty 2022-09-02 13:01:03 +0000 UTC View Post

Movie Production Diary #55

As we recently announced, we're making a movie and a true crime podcast, and we're making them in full view of you, our Patrons. Today, we worked on the movie, Papa Bear! And it’s a video! We’ve gotten back our storyboards and are placing them into the look book doc. So it’s mainly a conversation about how to construct concise story beats and layout. Get in here if that’s your thing!

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520. Escape from the Multicurse: Everything Everywhere All At Once

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 sabotag...

519. Frame Rate: The Greasy Strangler (Feat. Griffin Rowell)

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.

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518. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: High School Album

BONUS EPISODE! Just for the real G’s! High School movies age, but we all had one that worked on us. Let’s peer into the psychology of Maggie and Adam’s high school hopes and dreams.

If you patronize us, feel free to email us suggestions for episodes at any time at magsandganz@gmail.com.

Adam Ganser: 2022-08-24 13:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post

Support New Low w/ Bridgett Greenberg and Sarah Griffith!

Hello Beans!

This is a message from your friends at the B.S. Entertainment Division (Bridgett & Sarah) of Small Beans. We are currently funding season 2 of our series, NEW LOW, and would love your support!

"New Low" is a tongue-in-cheek, nearly autobiographical, series about a woman who is trying to become rich and famous. She doesn't have much talent, can't offer the...

517. Ander’s Sons: There Will Be Blood

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.

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516. Science or Whatever: Into the Metaverse Part IV

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.

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515. Frame Rate: The Last Temptation of Christ (Feat. Jason Pargin)

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 u...

514. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: Rebel Movies

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 magsandganz@gmail.com as well. 2022-08-12 13:01:05 +0000 UTC View Post

513. Star Trek: The Next Futurama 31 - War Is The H-Word

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 tummy aches, the extinction of the coffee bean, and using dildos as playthings for cats. This time, we cover the classic episode “War Is The H-Word.”

This show exclusively releases every oth...

512. Shooting Threes: How To Train Your Dragon

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!

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511. Frame Rate: Southland Tales (The Cannes Cut) (Feat. David Bell)

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 mor...

510. Escape from the Multicurse: Space Jam

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 sabotag...

509. Directorpiece Theatre: How Raimi Shoots Spiderman vs. Peter Parker

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.

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508. Frame Rate: Ronin (Feat. Sarah Griffith & Bridgett Greenberg)

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 cha...

507. Like Razorblade Pie: The Man Who Rowed Christopher Columbus Ashore (Feat. Alebrelle)

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 complex...

506. Ander’s Sons: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

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.

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505. Star Trek: The Next Futurama 29 - Anthology of Interest I

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 how precious anuses are as well as Michael’s recent run in with allergies. Also, Dave got a new “hang down” but you’ll have to listen to the episode to understand that reference. This time, we...

504. Frame Rate: The Happy Poet

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...

503. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: Rec Review (July 2022)

BONUS EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Just for the real G’s! Maggie talks about all her doctors. Adam talks about his students. Then there’s a longer conversation about albums they’ve recommended to each other.

If you patronize us, feel free to email us suggestions for episodes at any time at magsandganz@gmail.com.

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502. Spielboys! - Jurassic Park

Sit and listen to the sweet sound of the boys talkin’ bout the ‘berg. This episode Abe and Tom talk about 1993’s Jurassic Park!

This series will alternate releases between the Small Beans network and the Gamefully Unemployed network. To receive all episodes, patronize both channels.

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501. Escape from the Multicurse: Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

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 sabotag...