Amusing Ourselves to Death is about doing deep-dives into art/content/media that we're passionate about. Films, books, television shows, etc. We're all going to die (and probably soon) so why not talk about what we love in front of a bunch of strangers on the internet?
Do you hate starting your day with a confrontation? Then you should listen to our new episode instead! That's right, we're back and covering Paul Thomas Anderson's 2017 offering PHANTOM THREAD. Starring Daniel Day Lewis, Vicky Krieps and Lesley Manville. We talk all things fashion, breakfast and routine. And if you listen closely, perhaps you'll catch the plenty of tangents we stitched lovingly into the fabric of this episode. We strongly recommend listening alone or with headphones as not to disturb your loved ones at breakfast. Support Amusing Ourselves to Death by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amusing-ourselves-to-death Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co
It's that time of the year again! Christy, Jiah and Justin go through their Top 23 of 2023 lists. Get ready for some chip munching, multiple bathroom breaks and Jiah learning what a Pot Pie is. Support Amusing Ourselves to Death by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amusing-ourselves-to-death Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co
On this week's episode, instead of going to bed at a reasonable hour, we talk lengthily about Purple Rain. Support Amusing Ourselves to Death by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amusing-ourselves-to-death Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co
This week we're talking the David Fincher film Fight Club starring Brad Pitt, Edward Norton and Helena Bonham Carter. Also, a new KIDPROVISED MOVIES. Support Amusing Ourselves to Death by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amusing-ourselves-to-death Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co
This week we talk about Justin's movie pick A KNIGHT'S TALE starring Heath Ledger, Shannyn Sossamon, Paul Bettany, Mark Addy and Alan Tudyk. And, later in the show, we have a new segment called KIDPROVISED MOVIES where Christy has children guess the plots of movies based only on their titles. So hop on your horse and listen on your way to the next tourney because the Boyz (and Christy) are back in town. Support Amusing Ourselves to Death by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amusing-ourselves-to-death Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co
Our March 2023 Grab Bag! We Scream 6, Creed 3, 65, A Good Person, Inside, John Wick 4, Daisy Jones and the Six, Women Talking, Better Things and more!!
The Boys welcome Christy Devlin to the show once again to talk about Amy Heckerling's 1995 classic CLUELESS. They also talk about Peaches covered in cum, their various shoplifting exploits and the concept of organ manipulation through scents! Support Amusing Ourselves to Death by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amusing-ourselves-to-death Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co
February 2023 Grab-Bag episode!! The Boys talk about their February content consumption including 80 FOR BRADY, MISSING, KNOCK AT THE CABIN, COCAINE BEAR and more!
The boys talk M3GAN, PLANE, SKINAMARINK and a bunch of other movies and shows they've been watching this month. Because they're interesting, thoughtful people. And they're fine. Don't worry about them. They're just fine. Support Amusing Ourselves to Death by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amusing-ourselves-to-death Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co
Here it is. Episode 1-Hundo, baby! What an achievement! It's also our last, for now. That's right, The Boyz are going on Indefinite Hiatus. Everything is fine (really!), we just need a break from the weekly grind of coming up with hot takes on the things we love. Thanks for all the love and clicks. So anyway, in this one we talk about Kevin Smith's “Clerks”, about two grown men going nowhere in life. We're not even supposed to be podcasting today!
Evan Hipszer (@evhipszer) returns to the show to explore post-high school romance, holding up boomboxes and felony tax evasion with 1989's “Say Anything…”
Filmmaker Kevin Kirner (@frankbjhackneyed) returns from the west coast to ask questions he already knows the answer to, pigf**k, and we dive into the Paul Thomas Anderson film “The Master”. Support Amusing Ourselves to Death by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amusing-ourselves-to-death Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co
Comedian Terrence Haynes returns to the show to discuss The Fast and The Furious.
Kat Aldrich (@kathleenraldrich) returns to discuss the 2001 Reese Witherspoon legal comedy “Legally Blonde”.
Joel Soto (@josoto123) joins the show to discuss the 1995 Will Smith/Martin Lawrence action blockbuster “Bad Boys”.
Improv comedians Aaron Alkasov (@aalkasov) and Christy Devlin (@ovaviews) return for another installment in our “May to December Relationship” series, covering the 2005 romcom “Prime”. Yeah we hadn't heard of this either. But it's a fun talk where we unearth romantic regrets and debate redacting every mere mention of a video game. Check out Justin and Christy's improv classes and upcoming shows at Steelstacks.org/comedy Support Amusing Ourselves to Death by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amusing-ourselves-to-death Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co
Comedian Joe Rovner (@joerovner) joins the show for what started as a discussion of the final Roger Moore James Bond movie “A View to a Kill” but evolved into a wide-spanning exploration of the entire franchise.
Actor/comedian David Bluvband (@bluvbot) returns to stay up late and descend into the loopy madness that is Martin Scorsese’s “After Hours”.
Erica Sylvester (@improverica) joins Justin & Jiah to collectively slip on a banana peel into the epic comedy classic “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World”. Hidden Gems Game - (47:24:00) UGTO - (1:06:00) Support Amusing Ourselves to Death by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amusing-ourselves-to-death Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co
Justin & Jiah investigate the 2008 Coen brother’s espionage comedy “Burn After Reading”. Support Amusing Ourselves to Death by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amusing-ourselves-to-death Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co
J.J. Ellis (@decentexposureradio) joins Justin & Jiah to get WEIRD and dive into the 1989 cult film “UHF” starring “Weird Al” Yankovic. Twinkie Wiener Sandwich Feast - (29:00:00) Weird Al Trivia - (01:03:00) Support Amusing Ourselves to Death by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amusing-ourselves-to-death Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co
Andrew Radcliffe (@radcliffe.strong) owner of Radcliffe’s Strength House, joins Justin & Jiah to lift up our perceptions of 1991’s surfer-bank robbery flick “Point Break”. Interview: 12:23:00 Games: 1:11:00 UGTO: 1:21:41 Support Amusing Ourselves to Death by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amusing-ourselves-to-death Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co
Chris Regect, owner of Lehigh Valley Apparel Creations (LVAC) and co-organizer of the local Let's Hang Out wrestling shows joins us to talk about the history of WWE's The Royal Rumble. We specifically cover the Royal Rumbles of 1988, 1992, 2001 and 2015 as well as personal histories with wrestling, the Pennsylvania indie-wrestling scene of the past 30 years and a bunch of other stuff that violated Kayfabe and had to be cut. Also Jiah learns how to put together a wrestling ring and gets chastised for mentioning Nacho Libre. Catch the next Let's Hang Out event REEL RUMBLE 2 at Mahoning Drive-In Theatre on May 21st and May 22nd. Tickets at MAHONINGDIT.COM All Let's Hang Out DVD's available from Smart Mark Video. Only wrestling is real. Support Amusing Ourselves to Death by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amusing-ourselves-to-death Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/amusing-ourselves-to-death/16f1e927-7dd3-4d0b-8afc-60d73ae9cf37
Justin and Jiah welcome stand up comedian Roya Hamadani to dive into the 2005 sci-fi comedy “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”. Film discussion with Roya (17:36) Hidden Gems and UGCTO (1:14:40)
Justin and Jiah dive deep into the 2007 sci-fi movie “Sunset Earth”. Amusing Ourselves to Death is a weekly conversation podcast about the entertainment we love. Games, guests, comedians and deep dives. Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/amusingourselvestodeath/ Contact/Booking: amusingourselvestodeathpod@gmail.com Support Amusing Ourselves to Death by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amusing-ourselves-to-death Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/amusing-ourselves-to-death/c72ecb2b-2653-4c4d-8963-244fef047fd0
Recorded in the summer of 2020, Justin & Jiah cover the end section of season 1 of HBO’s “Six Feet Under”. Support Amusing Ourselves to Death by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amusing-ourselves-to-death Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co
Recorded in the summer of 2020, Justin & Jiah cover the mid-section of season 1 of HBO’s “Six Feet Under”. Support Amusing Ourselves to Death by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amusing-ourselves-to-death Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co
Recorded in the summer of 2020, Justin & Jiah cover the first three episodes of HBO’s “Six Feet Under”. Support Amusing Ourselves to Death by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amusing-ourselves-to-death Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co
Justin and Jiah welcome improv comedian Evan Stutts to discuss the 2006 dystopian film “Children of Men”. Film discussion (19:31) Games & Segments (71:38) Support Amusing Ourselves to Death by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amusing-ourselves-to-death Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co
Justin and Jiah discuss the 2016 Mike Birbiglia improv comedy film “Don’t Think Twice". Support Amusing Ourselves to Death by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amusing-ourselves-to-death Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co
Justin and Jiah welcome filmmaker/cinema & comedy coordinator Anthony DeSanctis to discuss the 2014 Damien Chazelle percussion film WHIPLASH. Support Amusing Ourselves to Death by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amusing-ourselves-to-death Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co
Justin and Jiah welcome back Aaron and Christy for another installment in our “May to December Romance” film series, this time covering the 1971 Hal Ashby movie “Harold and Maude”.
Justin & Jiah welcome back improv comedian Tami Quartuccio to talk all things television: what we’re watching, our TV habits, to binge or not to binge watch, shows cut down in their prime, which ones we bailed on and more!
Justin and Jiah welcome John Anthony (editor at Open Road) to discuss the 2000 Christopher Nolan film “Memento”. Plus: Justin’s playing “Breath of the Wild” and Jiah’s about to get into vinyl records.
Justin and Jiah welcome improv comedian Emily Rae to discuss the 2018 Denzel Washington film “The Equalizer 2”.
Justin and Jiah welcome TikTok star/musical theater sensation Kelcie Kosberg Warmkessel to dive into the 1992 SNL film “Wayne’s World”.
Justin and Jiah welcome Lehigh Valley Quizmaster (and commander) Steven Bost to discuss the 2003 Russell Crowe film “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World”.
Justin and Jiah count down their 20 favorite movies, television, albums and video games from the year 2020! This bit will never die! Thank you all for listening and have a happy New Year!
Podcast! (but like imagine Catherine O’Hara screaming it on an airplane in the 90’s). We welcome back Corey Collins to discuss the Christmas Classic “Home Alone”. We get into McAllister family pizza logistics, battle plans for defending your house, did the Mom sell her soul to John Candy, and personal stories when we too were alone at home. All that and more on the Amusing Ourselves to Death podcast, which we personally wouldn’t let sleep in our rooms if it were growing on our ass!
You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch…and possibly red-pilled, please log off the message boards. Welcoming back Evan Hipszer (gotta get that Q4 Hipszer bump), Justin and Jiah dive into the Jim Carrey disaster/shoulda-been-horror-flick “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, dissecting the Seuss Cinematic Universe (SCU), the drunk-on-eggnog cinematography, Xmas movie traditions, and was there a Jesus Who-Christ who died on a Who-Cross? All that and more on Amusing Ourselves to Death, the podcast with the tender sweetness of a seasick crocodile!
Pay strict attention to what I say because I choose my words carefully and I never re-podcast myself. Justin and Jiah are joined by comedian Terrence Haynes to discuss the 2006 bank robbery film “Inside Man”. We discuss hostage etiquette, the Spike Lee dolly shot, fake video games and a variety of holes!
Rockstar Games, the studio behind murder simulators like “Grand Theft Auto” and “Red Dead Redemption”, bravely asked it’s audiences in 2011: “wanna play a cop instead?” Featuring the cast of Mad Men’s C-plot characters, “L.A. Noire” puts you in the gumshoes of LAPD Detective Cole Phelps, a terrible yet also unlikable protagonist tasked with solving crimes, yelling at suspects and following a conspiracy that GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP! Noted for it’s ground-breaking facial recognition technology that let gamers, famous for picking up social cues, see if a character was lying or not. It’s a gorgeous mess and we investigate what keeps bringing us back to the city of virtual angels (who Cole also yells at).
The New World with Kevin Kirner Returning guest Kevin Kirner is back for the not-happening-Thanksgiving-holiday to talk about Terrence Malick’s gorgeous 2005 epic about native Americans, Pocahontas and low-angle shots of trees at magic hour: “The New World”….and he mostly talks about how to cook eggs. Support Amusing Ourselves to Death by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amusing-ourselves-to-death Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co
Episode Notes Throw a new episode at me if you want, hash head. I've got all five senses and I slept last night, that puts me six up on the lot of you. Justin and Jiah discuss the 2005 neo-noir high school movie BRICK. We’ve got knives in our eyes so we’re going home to podcast! Support Amusing Ourselves to Death by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amusing-ourselves-to-death Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co
Episode Notes Twin Peaks S1 with Addyson Teal Returning guest Addyson Teal joins Justin and Jiah to unpack the first season of the cult TV show “Twin Peaks”! Support Amusing Ourselves to Death by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/amusing-ourselves-to-death Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co
Well, here we are. The Week from Hell. The Tuesday Surgery that’s either gonna remove the tumor or leave us flatlining on the table is imminent, so Justin and Jiah decided to talk about the ever-so-timely MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE franchise. We get into both versions, the Sinatra & the Denzel adaptations. There’s also discourse on the 2020 election, coping devices, the kinds of sourdough we’ll be making in the ashes of AmeriKKKa Extremely Online 2.0. Also, we talk a lot about the dumb apps on our phones! Folks, it’s bad out there. Make a Plan to Vote or Make a Plan to Die.
Happy Halloween!! Today we thought we’d give you both a trick AND a treat! The treat being a bonus episode and the trick being a movie called Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 that contains neither a “Book of Shadows” and barely a “Blair Witch”. Enjoy!
It’s easy to forget but the year 2002 also endured a scary pandemic: the zombie movie genre (but they run now!) The show welcomes Jo Finlay to discuss the Danny Boyle film 28 DAYS LATER.
The year is 1983. Deep in the Shadow Mountains, one wronged man does battle against demons of darkness, LSD Jesus Freaks and red filters on a camera lens. MANDY! Joined by returning guest Evan Williamson and Lynn LaBate (Read Between Podcast) we ask questions about symbolism, ambiguity, what is Nicholas Cage and WGA rules on crediting someone “Fuck Pig”.
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