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A podcast where we take two things in the same category that don't belong in the same genre and set them up in a battle royale.

Comparing apples to oranges


    • Oct 22, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 67: Episode 67: Priest and Priest: A Love Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 108:08


    That's the kicker, as they say, there was nothing even in the hamper. Oh, hey! It's a new episode of the pod. Liz and Mike tackle some media with the same title and really flex that explicit rating this time. Not for the faint of heart or people who blindly like all Paul Bettany movies. Show notesBlogger Archive of all episodes http://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/Sierra's website: https://www.thesierrasimone.com/A fairly no-non-sense review of Priest: https://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2014/feb/01/priest-film-recap-vampires-paul-bettanyLiz's ‘tentwebsite for calamity cast- calamitycast.comtwitter handle @zerkinator https://twitter.com/ZerkinatorDick of the Week https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dick-of-the-week/id1347774600?mt=2Defenders of the Night https://calamitycast.com/defenders/

    Episode 66: Episode 66: Live Nassau Coliseum '76 and Graduation Day 1966: Live at the University of Michigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 141:43


    They were out of printer ink. It took me by surprise, and they shrugged it off. Supply chains, amiright?Dan and Mike get in there to discuss live albums. An exploration ensues that is good. And at some point Dan says, "Sleeveless Ts are a must."Enjoy! Show notesThe blog with all the archived episodes: http://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/Dan's wrestling pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ryno-wrestling-review/id1136905544Dan and Jess's HP pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broomsticks-and-butterbeer/id1287824931Love and Mercy trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lioWzrpCtGQMad stats for Bowie's album: https://www.discogs.com/David-Bowie-Live-Nassau-Coliseum-76/master/1157343Portlandia pet sounds sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP5-jp6nbsMFlight of the Conchords David Bowie sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc4efBM_9JMStrange tale of Dennis and Charles: https://www.biography.com/news/charles-manson-dennis-wilson-friendship

    Episode 65: Episode 65: The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover and Punch-Drunk Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 128:04


    The basement was full of the things. Lots of clicking. And here we are with a new episode. Bob and Mike discuss 2 of the movies that belong to the new cult canon. Enjoy!Show notesComprehensive review of Punch Drunk Love https://cinephiliabeyond.org/punch-drunk-love/Producer and Sandler look back: https://www.indiewire.com/2020/11/punch-drunk-love-producer-casting-adam-sandler-befuddled-1234596860/Interesting take on The Cook https://www.anothermag.com/fashion-beauty/11030/the-blood-red-1989-film-with-lavish-jean-paul-gaultier-costumesAV Club's review of The Cook https://www.avclub.com/the-cook-the-thief-his-wife-and-her-lover-1798229117Thanks reddit for the fan theory: https://www.reddit.com/r/FanTheories/comments/1ws7g6/pt_andersons_punch_drunk_love_is_about_superman/The list from which Bob found our movies: https://letterboxd.com/wilkins/list/the-new-cult-canon/Commercial from Punch Drunk Love https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3P-f-8Lfcs

    Episode 64: Episode 64: The Great Escape and Hunger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 115:29


    And boy, are my arms tired. I don't get it, but that's the punchline. Welcome! Jeremy and Mike serve up some gravitas this episode...well, they watch prison movies with Steve McQueen, and there's a lot more in there then they thought. Take a listen!Show notesAll the old episodes- http://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/Some details on the veracity of The Great Escape- https://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/56001/The-Truth-About-The-Great-EscapeVeterans liked The Great Escape- https://web.archive.org/web/20100220232351/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/germany/5043863/British-veterans-mark-Great-Escape-anniversary.htmlA solid piece on Hunger- http://thehollywoodinterview.blogspot.com/2009/04/hunger-steve-mcqueens-fresh-17-12.html More on Hunger- https://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/08/movies/08lim.htmlJeremy's links- https://www.jeremyhellwig.com/

    Episode 63: Episode 63: Rhinestone and Romancing the Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 108:39


    I cleaned it up, but we're really going to need to get that scrubber in there. Oh, here's another quality episode. Megan and Mike experience both wonder and terror as they wallow in 2 films about odd couples. But it's good. Show notes: All past episodes of the podcast: http://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/ Yup, a performance worth watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GZjXVe7GhY Dolly dishes: https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/sylvester-stallone-convinced-dolly-parton-to-start-eating-differently-on-the-set-of-rhinestone.html/ Analysis of Rhinestone: https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/is-rhinestone-sylvester-stallones-weirdest-movie/ Production issues with Romancing the Stone: https://variety.com/2019/film/features/romancing-the-stone-35-anniversary-michael-douglas-1203175725/

    Episode 62: Episode 62: Staying Alive and Weekend at Bernie's II

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 107:01


    The dog brought it in. It wasn't moving or anything when he brought it in. Oh, hey there. Dan and Mike indulge in the mental Olympics of deciding which movie sequel is better. Some quality recommendations and snack segment to follow. Show notes: The archive of all episodes of the podcast: http://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/ Staying Alive trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6UWYylKzlc Weekend at Bernie's II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlCADShkhjk Weekend at Bernie's 3 website: https://www.weab3.com/ Some more details on Staying Alive: http://www.comicon.com/2018/06/30/staying-alive-is-your-weekend-cheesy-movie/ Roger Ebert reviews Staying Alive: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/staying-alive-1983

    Episode 61: Episode 61: Lady in the Water and

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 103:13


    He didn't give me a receipt. Well, I didn't think I would need to return it. It's certainly too late, now. Hey there! Welcome to year 6 of the pod! Bob and Mike experience 2 films with twists in them, and they are not prepared. Not necessarily shocks, but definitely astonishment ensues. Show notes Check out the rest of the episodes- http://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/ A deeper dive into Bernie’s weekend https://ultimateclassicrock.com/weekend-at-bernies/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral Good things from the people at People: https://people.com/celebrity/weekend-at-bernies-see-11-things-you-never-knew-about-the-80s-comedy/ Ebert burns Shyamalan, no surprise: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/lady-in-the-water-2006

    Episode 60: Episode 60: Kingpin and Rollerball

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 112:30


    It made a kind of divot in the lawn. I can't tell, but it was really warm when I touched it. Oh, hey there! Dan and Mike celebrate 60 episodes by watching sports movies. Big sports energy in this one. Take a seat, and enjoy! Show notes Archive of past episodes: https://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/ Blues Traveler video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rURkkkfv8o Rollerball 2002 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE-a7WYJShE

    Episode 59: Episode 59: Get Carter and The Blob

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 98:32


    Who knows? It just started making this weird noise. Any way, this is a fine episode, where Bob and Mike take on movie remakes. 4 movies are discussed and they decide which ones make the cut. I hope you don't have much going on. Take a seat and enjoy. Show notes: Listen to all episodes of Comparing Apples to Oranges here: https://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/ Old Blob trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdUsyXQ8Wrs Remake Blob trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq0our4mceQ The 5 Blobs song from the movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejtPJc-fDZ8 Some blob facts: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/70427/10-amorphous-facts-about-blob Get Carter original trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV4XrUDBlfM Get Carter remake trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImQXsBxrFSY

    Episode 58: Episode 58: The Long Good Friday and Agnes and the Hitman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 80:28


    There's like wet footprints all over the place. I don't know. I'll just get a towel. Take a seat. You can listen to Liz and Mike discuss media with the mafia in it this month. It's good. Show notes: The rest of the episodes of Comparing Apples to Oranges: https://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/ Trailer of The Long Good Friday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k33gU7ApT_Q Book trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9yA_cC8k4w&pbjreload=101 Liz’s ‘tent website for calamity cast- calamitycast.com twitter handle @zerkinator https://twitter.com/Zerkinator Dick of the Week https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dick-of-the-week/id1347774600?mt=2 Defenders of the Night https://calamitycast.com/defenders/

    Episode 57: Episode 57: Green Naugahyde and Fear Inoculum

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 74:26


    You know the definition of an ear worm? That song you can't help but get stuck in your head? This episode isn't really like that. It's more of something you hear once, nod along with, and then feel ok with only going back to like once every 2 years. So, you know, pretty good. Well, Arthur and Mike discuss studio albums by bands that waited more than 10 years to put it out. Show notes Article about Les Claypool and Dean Ween https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/qa-les-claypool-on-primus-future-and-his-tv-show-with-dean-ween-105591/ Tool “explaining” things to their fans https://metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/tool-reveal-concept-behind-new-album-explain-how-the-songs-ended-up-so-long/amp Tool’s claymation music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MM62wjLrgmA Primus claymation music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY7jSesdxl0 The rest of the episodes of Comparing Apples to Oranges: https://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/

    Episode 56: Inferno and Ready Player One

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 134:40


    You know that feeling when you walk through a cloud of mosquitoes and it's like they're in your teeth and in your hair the rest of the day? Well, this episode is the polar opposite of that feeling. Megan and Mike regale you with some stimulating conversation as they discuss which book to film adaptation is better. Enjoy! Listen here Show notes All the rest of the episodes of Comparing Apples to Oranges: https://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/ Cine Fix's What's the difference about Ready Player One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Op13NTkS5lw The trailer for Inferno: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH2BD49sEZI Megan's recs: Dr. Death https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-death/id1421573955 Endless Thread https://www.wbur.org/endlessthread Home Cooking https://homecooking.show/ Tom Brown https://www.texasmonthly.com/interactive/tom-browns-body/ Unfinished https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unfinished/id1516705248

    Episode 55: 1776 and 17776: What football will look like in the future

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 103:58


    As the leaves change, our thoughts turn to comparing two pieces of media with 7s in their titles and also years as titles. Also in this episode, Jeremy and Mike taste some seasonal treats in a new edition of Snack Attack. Enjoy! Show Notes The link for 17776: https://www.sbnation.com/a/17776-football Jon Bois's Breaking Madden series: https://www.sbnation.com/breaking-madden Fact check express: https://declaration.fas.harvard.edu/blog/facts-1776 The New Yorker article on 17776:https://www.newyorker.com/culture/rabbit-holes/the-experimental-fiction-that-imagines-football-obsessed-americans-in-the-extremely-distant-future All past episodes here: https://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/ Jeremy's links: His podcast- https://sorrypleasecontinue.libsyn.com/ His twitter- https://twitter.com/JeremyHellwig

    Episode 54: The Last Emperor and Rambo: Last Blood

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 122:22


    Did you hear that? Nevermind, it was probably nothing. Hey, while you're here, this is a new episode. Bob and Mike take their sweet time to discuss and wallow in movies with last in their title. Also, witness the debut of a new segment. Uh, I messed up the audio, sorry. Make sure you have both headphones in. Enjoy! Show notes: Rambo recaps: https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a23838009/rambo-movies-list/ Rambo movies ranked: https://www.vulture.com/article/best-rambo-movies-ranked.html Looking at The Last Emperor with an historic eye: https://www.nytimes.com/1988/05/08/movies/is-the-last-emperor-truth-or-propaganda.html Still looking at The Last Emperor with an historic eye: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2009/apr/15/the-last-emperor

    Episode 53: The Brainy Bartender and Road House

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 92:42


    Are you ready for another episode? Here’s one if you are. Liz and Mike think long and hard about media about bars. They talk it out, and you’ll probably like it. Listen here Show notes- Pain Don’t Hurt: http://seantcollins.com/category/roadhouse/ Play “Cocky Hero Club or cologne” on your own: http://www.cockyheroclub.com/home-1.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_perfumes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_celebrity-branded_perfumes A Roadhouse music video that is worth the time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgcHOC1j7kM Calamitycast link- https://calamitycast.com/ Liz’s twitter - @zerkinator https://twitter.com/zerkinator Lzerkel on instagram Click here for all archived episodes of Comparing Apples to Oranges: https://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/

    Episode 51: The Notebook and Minnie and Moskowitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 101:38


    Another month in quarantine? How about another episode to get you through some chores? Jeremy and Mike discuss 2 movies from a father-son-actor-turned-director-duo in a slight nod to Father’s Day. Get ready for some in-depth analysis and some good times. And they pronounced Cassavetes right most of the time! Show notes- Jeremy’s website with links to his projects: https://www.jeremyhellwig.com/ Roger Ebert’s review of Minnie and Moskowitz: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/minnie-and-moskowitz-1972 Roger Ebert’s review of The Notebook: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-notebook-2004 LA Times article about Nick, the son: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-10-27-ca-58177-story.html Trailer for Minnie and Moskowitz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIPoCwux0kI Mumblecore movies description and list: http://www.tasteofcinema.com/2015/20-great-mumblecore-movies-every-indie-lover-should-see/

    Episode 50: The Sound of Music and Pride and Prejudice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 70:36


    Happy Belated Mother's Day to all those moms out there, doing their thing in quarantine. Arthur and Mike get down to brass tacks as they try and figure out which of their moms' favorite movies is better. Pardon the audio quality in spots, they're just trying to do their best, folks. Show notes: The Sound of Music website- https://www.sound-of-music.com/ Great SNL skit- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOZlp-gjw68 A pretty good sketch about Mr. Bingley- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUTSfaES4KU

    Episode 49: Eddie Cochran and Sam Cooke

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 91:40


    Hail and good health to you! Year 5 of the podcast is starting off less than stellar. Hope you and yours are doing well in this unsure time. Take a break with Dan and Mike as they chat care-freely about which inaugural inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is better. Show notes- Hall of Famers ranked website- https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2020/01/every-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-inductee-ranked-from-best-to-bon-jovi.html Netflix's documentary on hip hop history trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm3J5640jXo Let There Be Rock music video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f2g4RMfhS0 La Bamba movie trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wRCCUVT5jE Girl Can't Help It- Fergie's Clumsy music video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tf_gPZSDIxI Elvis imdb list ranked- https://www.imdb.com/list/ls053442193/

    Episode 48: Joe and Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 119:15


    That's right it's a crossover, it's a feed drop, it's a DOYGT. Bob (friend of the show and host of Uncaged on Cage) and Mike sit down with 2 Nic Cage movies, and they really put in the time to decide which one is better. Enjoy! Show notes- Nic Cage on the Ghost Rider movie: https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a853863/nicolas-cage-explains-why-ghost-rider-movies-were-bad/ A New York Times review of Joe: https://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/11/movies/nicolas-cage-stars-in-joe.html The Guardian's review of Joe: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/jul/24/joe-review-david-gordon-green-nicolas-cage Gawker article (blast from the past): https://gawker.com/the-tragedy-of-gary-poulter-nic-cages-homeless-co-sta-1562031788

    Episode 47: A Very Merry Toy Store and A Valentine Carol

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 75:10


    Hey there, it's cold outside. So warm yourself up with this episode where Meg and Mike spend some time determining which made-for-tv holiday movie was better. Full spoilers for 2 movies you probably have not heard of. Enjoy! Show notes: How to get rid of a channel you signed up for with a 7-day-free-trial: https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-cancel-amazon-prime-video-subscriptions-4173816 The trailer to Spirit of Christmas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrwC1NdRZw8 Find all episodes of this podcast at: https://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/

    Episode 46: Nick Drake's "Pink Moon" and Flo Rida's "Only One Flo (Part 1)"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 86:53


    New Year, who dis? Dan and Mike check in with an in-depth chit chat about which album under 30 minutes is better. If you haven't already made listening to this podcast one of your resolutions, go ahead and listen any way. Show notes: Nick Drake album cover's story: https://musicaficionado.blog/2019/08/10/pink-moon-by-nick-drake/ A real article that someone wrote about Flo Rida's part 2 album: https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/471576/flo-rida-readies-only-one-flo-sequel-only-one-rida Pink Moon Volkswagen ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-kqUkZnDcM

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