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A discussion podcast on topics such as Movies, TV, Music, Life, etc. Each episode will be dedicated to a specific topic. When it comes to movies and TV shows we will be discussing SPOILERS as well. Hosts: Fidel Medina Luis "Birdy" Frausto Intro/Outro song: Mad Mouth - Cinemax in 1995

BETAMAX


    • Feb 11, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 1m AVG DURATION
    • 143 EPISODES


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    EP 124: How's The Despair?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 89:53


    On this episode the guys discuss Banshees Of Inisherin, La Haine, rewatching The Witch, early 2000's IE Hardcore bands, Green Day vs Pink and veganism. https://thisisienotla.bandcamp.com https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 123: Bahdum

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 91:13


    On this episode the guys discuss Fidel's creepy hallway, Leonardo DiCaprio, Gypsy Rose Doc, Black Mass, Vince McMahon, Mysterious Skin, Lockslip, Foreign Nature and Luster. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 122: Culture Rot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 76:54


    On this episode the guys talk about "forgotten" hardcore bands and have a quick discussion on religion. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 121: In Frame Shaky Cam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 73:41


    On this episode Eddie and Fidel have a discussion on how action scenes are filmed, marvel's new series Echo and they share some ideas for future episodes. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 120: Film Binge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 67:28


    On this episode the guys discuss what they've been watching lately, new years resolutions and shows they're excited for. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 119: The Squared Circle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2024 83:10


    On this episode, Fidel and Eddie have a quick discussion on how to score a film stemming from an interview between Bradley Cooper and Spike Lee. Then they discuss Sean Durkin's latest film The Iron Claw. The tragic story of The Von Erich family. As well as how wrestling is portrayed in the media and how it's viewed by non wrestling fans. Dark Side Of The Ring: https://rb.gy/r7vs6k https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 118: Year End Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 105:55


    On this episode Fidel and Eddie discuss their favorite films and music releases of the year as well as some memorable moments of the year. Happy New Year!!! https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 117: Deck Your Halls

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2023 92:27


    On this episode Eddie and Fidel discuss Christmas movies and holiday memories. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 116: Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2023 99:33


    On this episode Fidel and Eddie are Joined by Jose to talk Lord Of the Rings. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 115: Ramblecore

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 69:17


    On this episode Fidel and Eddie have nothing to talk about so they talk about everything from holiday traffic, what's really country, 90's emo and post hardcore, extreme websites and grocery outlet. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 114: Where Is My Mind?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 84:19


    On this episode Fidel is joined by Jose as they have a discussion on emotional addiction as well as other aspects of mental health and how it impacts aspects of their lives. Emotional Addiction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HcvpGUMoUI Everybody Has A Shadow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8TCTbMcYZE https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 113: Movie Marathon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 91:07


    On this episode Eddie and Fidel discuss all the things they've been watching lately. As well as their opinion on Gareth Edwards latest film, The Creator. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 112: Attestupa

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 86:56


    On this episode we got returning guest, Nikki(Daze), joining us as we discuss the work of Director, Ari Aster. https://www.instagram.com/daze_tx/ https://www.instagram.com/ellebasi_noxim/ https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 111: Tuna On White, No Crust

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 96:52


    On this episode Fidel and Eddie are joined by Julianna to discuss the fast and the furious franchise. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 110: MANNYDOOM

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 108:04


    On this episode Fidel is joined by returning guests, Jose and Jacob, as they reunite with high school friend Manny Contreras(guitarist of Impending Doom). They talk high school stories, the formation of Impending Doom, joining Bleeding Through, his career in perfume, fishing, music and just life in general. IMPENDING DOOM: https://www.instagram.com/impendingdoom THE DEVASTATED: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4OAUKZAiwMLDirBvbqQ3FM?si=X7DBTTV2RQGaHN2eDfPLPw https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 109: Is This Halloween?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2023 71:40


    HAPPY HALLOWEEN On this episode, Fidel and Eddie discuss halloween activities they've been doing and how different Halloween feels this year compared to last year. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 108: Most Haunted House In America

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 91:56


    On this the guys are joined by friends of the show, Koryn and Lijia. They discuss their experiences with “paranormal” or “haunted” events in their lives. Koryn and Lijia then discuss their experience at one of the most haunted houses in America, The Whaley House in San Diego. *THIS EPISODE INCLUDES 2 AUDIO CLIPS THAT ARE AT A HIGHER VOLUME* Whaley House Website: https://www.whaleyhousesandiego.com https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 107: Horror Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 81:20


    On this episode Eddie and Fidel discuss the Misfits. They talk about the impact the band had on them and on music in general. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 106: Death Is Not The Worst

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 87:51


    On this episode the guys kick off halloween month with a discussion on vampires in cinema. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com "Time is an abyss... profound as a thousand nights... Centuries come and go... To be unable to grow old is terrible... Death is not the worst... Can you imagine enduring centuries, experiencing each day the same futilities..."

    EP 105: I Guess This Is Growing Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 73:34


    On this episode the guys discuss Blink 182. From how they got into them, the albums that they love, history of the band and how they feel about the future of the band. Enema Of The State(Demo): https://rb.gy/flv0j Mutt(Demo with Scott Raynor on drums: https://rb.gy/x5ca3 https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 104: Philosophical Warfare

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 78:15


    On this episode Fidel and Birdy have a quick discussion about The Last Ronin graphic novel. Then the guys discuss their theories on the existence of aliens. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 103: Follow The Flock

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 76:01


    On this episode the guys discuss their opinion on method acting as well as their thoughts on the Justin Pearson documentary "Don't Fall In Love With Yourself" directed by Jon Nix. https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/dont-fall-in-love-with-yourself https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 102: Weddings, Westerns & Oppenheimer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 64:20


    On this episode they guys discuss various topics. Fidel goes to a wedding. Eddie is on a western kick and sees Oppenheimer without Fidel. Birdy wants to watch the new TMNT film. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 101: What Happens After 90 Seconds?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 72:07


    On this episode the guys are joined by returning guest Azara to discuss the 2023 Australian Horror film "Talk To Me". Directed by first time feature film makers and twin brothers Danny & Michael Philippou. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

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    EP 100: Shell Shocked

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 73:21


    The guys celebrate 100 official episodes by discussing the Teenage Mutant ninja turtles. They discuss the scrapped plots and deleted scenes from the 1990 TMNT film, the early days and origin of the comic book, the tone change from the first film to secret of the ooze, the highly underrated 2007 cgi film and the 2022 animated film, the toys they had as kids and which films they still have in their collection. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 99: Love Is Built On Banal Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 78:08


    On this episode the guys discuss the movies they recently assigned each other to watch. Fidel(City of God, The Greasy Strangler Eddie(The Piano Teacher, Narc) Birdy(When A Stranger Calls, Sleepers) https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 98: Point & Shoot

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 85:20


    On this episode the guys discuss current watching material, recent movie purchases, Fidel's feminist experience, film cameras and shaving your body. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 97: Festivaland

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 70:41


    On this episode Fidel recaps his weekend at Indecision records showcase and Sound & Fury. Eddie recaps his Disneyland trip. They also discuss physical media vs streaming. Fidel reflects on a scene from Barbie and talks about a cat named Sam. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 96: Pain Olympics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 59:51


    On this episode Fidel & Eddie discuss the crazy things they saw on the internet as teenagers, movies and tv shows they've watched, and the new song by Code Orange featuring Billy Corgan. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 95: World Class Sinner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 50:30


    On this episode Fidel is joined by Mia as they discuss The Idol starring Lily Rose Depp and Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye. What did they think of this highly anticipated show created by The Weeknd and Euphoria creator Sam Levinson. SEND MIA MONEY: VENMO @MiaWallace666 https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 94: What Blows Up Must Come Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 106:02


    On this episode the guys are joined by Jose Lopez. They discuss how they met, his journey leading up to joining ACxDC, dad life and the infamous violent house show. SWMPFT: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4vBnjkzxq3LwZwYSThfYwa?si=7y8uw3CNQsqcwGBwImVE8A https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 93: Hang The Bastard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 79:41


    On this episode the guys discuss the movies they assigned each other. Fidel watched Mad God and Cannibal! The Musical. Birdy watched A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2. Eddie watched Bad Boys(1983) and Waves. Check out what they thought of the films and what films they assigned each other next. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 92: Nailed To The xXxpresso

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 65:56


    On this episode Fidel and Eddie are joined by Mia Salazar. They talk meeting in high school, working at various salons, how to properly pronounce ESPRESSO, having a business partner and having a space of your own. Mia: https://www.instagram.com/mia_wallace_beauty/ Episode Photo By: https://www.instagram.com/raemystic/ https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 91: Reductive Living

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 66:56


    On this episode Fidel and Eddie talk about Fidel getting new tires, going to see iron lung, memories of hardcore shows and seeing their friends genitals. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 90: Father Figure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 68:35


    On this episode the guys open up about their upbringing and how it's shaped the people they are today. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 89: Based On A Fake Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 72:51


    On this episode the guys discuss how they feel about biopics and movies based on actual events. Fidel tells an emergency bathroom story. They assign each other some movies to watch. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 88: The Human Touch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 73:30


    On this episode the guys are joined by Jimmy Espudo to discuss dealing with anxiety, Birdy feeling like he oversteps boundaries, going on walks to help your mental health and their feelings on the rise of AI in life, art, music, tv and films. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 87: That's The Truth Ruth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 72:27


    On this episode the guys discuss the films they assigned each other to watch 2 episodes ago. Fidel watched Spirited Away and Enter The Void. Eddie watched Calm With Horses and Do The Right Thing. Birdy watched Titane and Belly. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 86: Destruction Concluded

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 68:09


    On this episode the guys discuss Canadian pop punk band Sum 41. How they were exposed to their music, how it contrasts to Blink 182's music and the announcement of them disbanding after their next album. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 85: Embrace Discomfort

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 55:07


    On this episode the guys discuss the impact of shocking films, tik tok, and movie moms. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 84: Unbounded Imagination

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 77:49


    On this episode the guys discuss their interests in collecting physical media, broken minds and imagination influencing creativity, Fidel's trip to Amoeba Hollywood and Birdy going to a show at the glasshouse. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 83: Failing Upward

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 137:26


    On this episode the guys are joined by Evan Burke. They discuss his struggles growing up, high school stories with Fidel, his appearance on a talk show, and his career in body piercing. Evan Burke: https://www.instagram.com/falldownhard/ https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 82: ƎMIT ƧYOЯTƧƎꓷ ӘИIHTYЯƎVƎ

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 74:32


    On this episode the guys discuss the movies they assigned each other to watch. Films that include the not talked about enough Dog Soldiers to the disturbing Irreversible. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 81: Heard, Chef

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 76:15


    On this episode Birdy goes to a power violence show, Eddie does a blind buy, Fidel has fun with the touch pads and then they discuss HBO mini series Chernobyl and the Hulu series The Bear. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 80: Soft Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 70:56


    On this episode the guys are joined by local tattoo artist and friend of the show Val Cornell. They discuss Art/artwalk, tattoo stories, high school shenanigans and crazy parties. Val(softlovetattoo): https://www.instagram.com/softlovetattoo/ https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

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    EP 79: You'd Just Come After Her

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 87:37


    On this episode the guys are joined by friend of the podcast, Azara, as they discuss the HBO hit series The Last Of Us. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 78: What Are You Watching?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 62:34


    On this episode the guys discuss what they've been watching and rewatching recently. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 77: Revisitation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 61:35


    On this episode Fidel and Birdy are joined by returning guest Gina Almaguer(Linda Susan/Sheer/Human Garbage). They discuss hardcore shows, social media, liking whatever you want and current reading material. IG: https://www.instagram.com/_linda.su/ Linda Susan: https://lindasusan.bandcamp.com Sheer IG: https://www.instagram.com/sheernoise/ Sheer: https://sheer.bandcamp.com https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 76: A Night Of Sorrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 65:20


    On this episode Fidel and Eddie discuss sugar intake, feeling lazy and seeing AFI perform sing the sorrow in its entirety. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 75: Angel With Bestial Eyes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 55:55


    On this episode the guys discuss celebrity deaths, getting back into hardcore and power violence and 9 years of Guilty Of Everything. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

    EP 74: Gaining Motivation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 65:28


    On this episode the guys discuss the crazy cold weather, movies with good qualities that outweigh the bad and finding motivation. https://betamaxultd.weebly.com

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