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The daily podcast where we analyze Aliens in short, controlled bursts.

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    • Feb 21, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 334 EPISODES

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    The Alien Minute podcast is an incredibly insightful and thorough analysis of one of the greatest sci-fi/horror films ever made. The hosts, John and Mitch, take a minute-by-minute approach to dissecting the film, delving into every aspect from acting to direction to special effects. Their knowledge and passion for the material shines through in their discussions, making this podcast a must-listen for fans of Alien.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the minute-by-minute breakdown that reveals all the intricacies and details of the film. This level of analysis allows listeners to truly appreciate the craftsmanship that went into creating Alien. Additionally, John and Mitch's deep understanding of cinema in general adds another layer of insight to their discussions. They also have great rapport with each other and their guests, making for entertaining and informative conversations.

    However, one small downside to this podcast is that it can sometimes get too technical or academic in its analysis. While this may appeal to cinephiles or those with a deep interest in filmmaking, it may not be as accessible or enjoyable for casual listeners who simply love Alien.

    In conclusion, The Alien Minute podcast is a fantastic deep dive into one of the most beloved films in sci-fi/horror history. John and Mitch's expertise combined with their enthusiasm for the material make for an engaging and educational listening experience. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just curious about what makes Alien such a masterpiece, this podcast is well worth your time.



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    Archives: Aliens Minute 55 with Pete the Retailer and Matt Gourley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 49:44


    From the archives, we revisit the time Pete the Retailer brought his buddy Matt Gourley (Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend, James Bonding, I Was There Too) on to talk about Pete's desire to be Gorman in a video game scenario, whether any prequel has ever been any good, and to discuss a possible BBC Nature Documentary about the Xenomorph. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

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    The Quadfecta: Hayao Miyazaki

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 100:58


    With the new Hayao Miyazaki film The Boy and the Heron coming out this week in the U.S., John and Mitch welcome our Ghibli fan friends Jamie Anderson and Neil Brown to discuss whether master Miyazaki managed to make four truly great films in a row. (This episode was recorded in May of 2021) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

    The Neo-Noir Podcast -- Episode 0

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 75:35


    On the inaugural episode of our new show The Neo-Noir Podcast, we welcome former Alien Minute guest Marya E. Gates to discuss classic noir, neo-noir, and two films that work as examples of both. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

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    Rosemary's Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 104:12


    John and Mitch discuss Rosemary's Baby by listing their top 5 moments from the film. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

    Psycho Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 119:52


    John and Mitch are joined by cinematographer Todd Norris to talk about Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. (Recorded in 2020) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

    RoboCop Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 106:55


    John, Mitch, and Jason Heck provide audio commentary for the Director's Cut of Paul Verhoeven's  RoboCop. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

    Alien Minute Archives: Episode 51 with Tasha Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 24:13


    We're reaching back into the vault to replay one of our early episodes. This was back when we didn't have all the high-tech gadgets we have today, so the sound isn't as good as usual. But the guest is great! It's Tasha Robinson from The Next Picture Show podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

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    Blue Thunder Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 113:41


    Jason Heck joins John and Mitch to talk while watching John Badham's 1983 helicopter thriller Blue Thunder. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

    Connery Classics Double Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 166:26


    For Sir Sean's birthday, we decided to give you all this two-for-one episode about multiple Sean Connery Classics. Originally recorded in 2020 and 2021 for our Patreon page with Jason Heck (Part 1) and Joe Mazel (Part 2). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

    The Summer of '83

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 119:01


    Jason Heck joins John and Mitch to talk about that odd Summer forty years ago when the Summer blockbusters just weren't quite as good as the ones from the year before or the year after. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

    Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One (Spoilers!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 73:12


    John and Mitch discuss the newest installment in the Mission Impossible series. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

    Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (SPOILERS!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 113:30


    John and Mitch talk about the latest and last Indiana Jones movie. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

    Top Gun Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 112:25


    Do you watch patriotic sh#t to celebrate the 4th of July? We don't, but if you do, you might enjoy this Top Gun commentary with our old pal Jason Heck who knows way too much about military killing machines and crappy 80s war movies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

    The Quadfecta Episode 9: Wes Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 127:03


    John and Mitch are joined by musician Cody Wyoming to discuss whether Wes Anderson has managed to make four truly great films in a row. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

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    Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (Theatrical Cut) Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 115:51


    John and Mitch are joined by film professor Erin Hamer-Beck to talk about Star Trek 2. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

    The Quadfecta Episode 8: John Carpenter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 91:01


    Did genre master John Carpenter make four truly great films in a row? Jason Heck joins John and Mitch to discuss Carpenter's career and specifically, whether a certain group of four consecutive films qualify as a Quadfecta®. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

    AMP Commentary #12: Mad Max 2 aka The Road Warrior

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 97:20


    Cinematographer Todd Norris joins us to talk over George Miller's Mad Max 2 or The Road Warrior, as it was known in the States. 

    Near Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 95:48


    John and Mitch discuss Kathryn Bigelow's vampire classic Near Dark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

    The Quadfecta Episode 7: Brian De Palma (with Jessica Crets)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 98:11


    On this episode of The Quadfecta John and Mitch are joined by film and pop culture writer Jessica Crets to discuss whether Brian De Palma was able to accomplish four truly great films in a row. 

    An American Werewolf in London

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 100:55


    John and Mitch are joined by Todd Norris to talk about John Landis' An American Werewolf in London. 

    Bride of Frankenstein Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 79:06


    John and Mitch chat while watching James Whale's The Bride of Frankenstein.

    Jaws Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 128:41


    John and Mitch are joined by cinematographer Todd Norris to discuss Steven Spielberg's Jaws.

    Alien: Resurrection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 70:51


    John and Mitch finally discuss Jean-Pierre Jeunet's Alien: Resurrection.

    AMP Commentary: The Hunt for Red October

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 139:27


    Jason Heck and Erin Hamer-Beck join John and Mitch to discuss John McTiernan's The Hunt for Red October. 

    Close Encounters of the Third Kind Commentary (Director's Cut)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 145:43


    Cinematographer Todd Norris joins John and Mitch to talk over Steven Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind.*   *Please note that this is the DIRECTOR'S CUT and not the Special Edition

    Total Recall Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 117:43


    Jason Heck joins John and Mitch to talk over Paul Verhoeven's Schwarzeneggerian classic Total Recall. 

    From Russia with Love: Episode 0016

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 56:49


    Jason Heck joins John and Mitch to finish off From Russia With Love  by talking about minutes 105-112 which begin with poor Kronsteen feeling the effects of Klebb's poison shoe and end with "Bond" waving bye-bye.   

    From Russia with Love: Episode 0015

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 59:23


    On the penultimate episode of 007x7, John and Mitch welcome Eric Moore to discuss minutes 98-105  which begin with Bond binding the hands of a bad guy and end with Morzeny kicking Kronsteen with his poison shoe.  

    From Russia with Love: Episode 0014

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 60:49


    This week John and Mitch are joined by cinematographer Todd Norris to discuss minutes 91-98 which begin with Bond learning about the sex film and end with Bond punching out a man at the rendezvous point.  

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    From Russia with Love: Episode 0013

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 74:33


    This week, Mitch is joined by author Mark Edlitz (The Lost Adventures of James Bond and The Many Lives of James Bond) to discuss minutes 84-91 which begin with Bond inspecting Grant's matching Q Branch briefcase and end with Bond held at gunpoint by Grant, who informs him of a phony blackmail plot involving a reel of film. (John is away on assignment.)  

    From Russia with Love: Episode 0012

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 55:54


    This week, Mitch and John are joined by comic book writer Jason Aaron (Scalped, Southern Bastards, Star Wars, Thor) to discuss minutes 77-84 which begin with Tania telling Bond that she really loves him and end with Bond about to inspect Grant's briefcase after Tania and Grant have left for the dining car.  

    From Russia with Love: Episode 0011

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 61:17


    This week, Mitch and John are joined by author, screenwriter, and documentary filmmaker John Cork to discuss minutes 70-77 Begin with Tania in a negligee letting Karim into the compartment and end with Bond firmly demanding details from a distraught Tania.  

    From Russia with Love: Episode 0010

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 65:48


    Suzen Kruglnska and Joe Dator are back to talk to John and Mitch about minutes 63-70 which begin with 007 receiving the cable from M and end with Karim knocking on the door to Bond's compartment on the Orient Express.  

    From Russia with Love: Episode 009

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 60:10


    John and Mitch once again welcome filmmaker Todd Norris to discuss 56 to 63 Begins with Bond breaking away from some tourists in the Hagia Sophia and end with Moneypenny interrupted as she listens in on a steamy recording of Bond and Tania, as M requests her to take down a cable for 007.  

    From Russia with Love: Episode 008

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 55:07


    John and Mitch welcome author, educator, and Bond superfan Dr. Lisa Funnel back to the show to discuss minutes 49-56 of From Russia with Love which begins with Bond telling Karim to leave the assassination of Krilencu to him and end with Tania entering the spectacular Hagia Sophia followed by a sinister man in a black beret.  

    From Russia with Love: Episode 007 (Part II)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 32:13


    For this supplemental episode, John and Mitch are honored to welcome From Russia with Love and  Thunderball actress Martine Beswick.   

    From Russia with Love: Episode 007 (Part I)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 64:12


    Film professor Erin Hamer Beck joins John and Mitch to discuss minutes 42-49 which begin with Bond telling his host that their hospitality “overwhelms me” and end with Bond accompanying Karim to kill Krilencu on a dark Istanbul street.  

    From Russia with Love: Episode 006

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 57:37


    This week John and Mitch are joined by documentarian Christy Henry (upcoming documentary ROMA IN AMERICA) to talk about minutes 35-42 which begin with sewer rats on the oar of the rowboat and end with Bond enjoying the performance of a belly dancer at a “gypsy” encampment.  

    From Russia with Love: Episode 005

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 83:30


    Film professor and author Dr. Cynthia Baron joins John and Mitch to talk about minutes 28-35 which begin with Bond asking Karim where he can contact Tania and end with Bond and Karim taking a rowboat through the catacombs beneath Istanbul.

    From Russia with Love: Episode 004

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 72:43


     This week, John and Mitch welcome Bruce Scivally, Author of James Bond: The Legacy and writer/director of Bond Documentaries to talk about minutes 21-28 which begin with M telling Bond he's “booked on the 8:30 plane in the morning” to Istanbul and end in the office of Karim Bey who tells Bond that “something smells.”

    From Russia with Love: Episode 003 (Part II)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 74:36


    A second examination of minutes 14-21 with author Dr. Monica Germana (Bond Girls: Body, Fashion and Gender).

    From Russia with Love: Episode 003 (Part I)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 82:40


    This week, John and Mitch are joined by Pete the Retailer (Star Wars Minute, ABCD:TOS) and Joe Mazel (ABCD:TOS) to talk about minutes 14-21 of From Russia with Love which start with  Tatania Romanova leaving the Russian Consulate building and end with Bond telling M that he is really “not too busy at the moment, sir”. 

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    From Russia with Love: Episode 002

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 69:35


    John and Mitch are joined by Kaite Stover of the Kansas City Public Library to discuss minutes 7-14  which begin with Kronsteen handily dispatching his chess opponent and end with some people leaving a building in Istanbul. 

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    From Russia with Love: Episode 001

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 67:30


     John and Mitch welcome author Mark O'Connell (Catching Bullets: Memoirs of a Bond Fan) to discuss minutes 0-7 of From Russia with Love, which begin with the classic gun barrel sequence and end with a chess player tearing up a note.

    At Last The 1963 Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 84:24


    John and Mitch launch the From Russia With Love season of 007x7  with a special episode discussing the state of cinema in 1963.

    Dr. No: Episode 0016

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 62:56


    Oft mentioned Alien Minute listener and host of the Effectively Speakingpodcast Eric Moore joins us to wrap up Dr. No.

    Dr. No: Episode 0015

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 55:03


    This week, John and Mitch welcome marketing consultant, bon vivant, and James Bond nerd, Tom Tipton to talk about minutes 98-105 which begins with Bond emerging from the air duct and ends with Bond emerging from a corridor with a bank-vault like door.

    Dr. No: Episode 0014

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 58:23


    This week, John and Mitch are joined by playwright, director, actor, and theatrical designer Ron Megee to talk about minutes 91-98 which begin with Bond asking Dr. No if the toppling of missiles compensates for having no hands and ends with Bond kicking open the grate of an air duct.

    Dr. No: Episode 0013

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 70:34


    Film professor and author Dr. Cynthia Baron joins John and Mitch to talk about minutes 84-91 which begin with a pair of mysterious black hands pulling away Bond's blanket and end with Bond saying "We can't all be geniuses, can we?"

    Dr. No: Episode 0012

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 71:50


    Cinematographer Todd Norris joins us to talk about minutes 77-84 which begin with Bond weirdly walking away from his captors and ends with some guy walking weirdly toward Bond. 

    Dr. No: Episode 0011

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 66:07


    Star Wars Minute hosts Pete the Retailer and Alex Robinson join John and Mitch to talk about minutes 70-77 which begin with some screechy jungle noises and end with Bond getting handcuffed.

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