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In our first politics episode of 2025, we welcome back friends of the show Mitch Lerner and Ross Godwin. This time, we're here to talk about perhaps the most dramatic makeover of all time - taking the Democratic Party from drab to fab. The boys talk about new media, rizz, trust and authenticity, and the need for nerds. Plus, we share some insights from listeners, and Ross introduces us to Project 2029. Let's put the party back in Democratic Party, and let's get that party started now!Get into the spirit by watching the 2003 intro to the original Queer Eye for the Straight Guy!Check out Sidebar, Ross's podcast at the Washington Post!Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram and Bluesky! Sign up for the newsletter here!

He's baaaack! Sasha Felikson, our most controversial guest returns to the show, but this time things are a little different. This week, Sasha doesn't want to serve up hot takes. This week, Sasha wants to share some of his most popular/positive opinions. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, from a revolution in pants, the Housewives, Waymo, the radio, mashed potatoes, a new restaurant concept, and much more. Plus, Frank shares some Google reviews with Sasha from one of the best restaurants in LA. Let's get real dumb!Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram and Bluesky! Sign up for the newsletter here!

It's our most animated episode yet as Jay Kasten (of The Great North) joins the show! We talk about his journey from University of Maryland (and creating Potavatar) to living his dream and becoming a writer for an animated TV show. We talk all things The Great North (the little show that could!) and Jay takes us inside the process of getting an episode to the air. We also talk about script-driven vs board-driven shows, the role of script coordinators, how to become a writer, and much much more. Follow Jay on Instagram and follow The Great North as well!Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram and Bluesky! Sign up for the newsletter here!

It's the sexiest episode of Frank & Sense ever! Nicole Vaunt joins the show for a mature and intimate conversation. For those of you who don't know Nicole, she is a woman of many talents. She is, in her own words, a "naked person on the internet," a book nerd, a lover of smut, a model, and a clown in lingerie. Frank and Nicole discuss books, the history of the internet, how OnlyFans has changed her industry, and much much more. It's a big sexy podcast! Come join us for a big sexy time

Mitch, Matt, and Frank gather for their final episode of the 2025 Oscars season. It's our first ever wrap party, and you're invited! First, we kick things off with an EXCLUSIVE interview with someone who won an Oscar on Sunday night! Then we go on to talk about general impressions of the show, the lewks, and moments that stood out to us. Finally, Matt debuts the first annual Matty awards, and then Frank spills the beans about Matt's personal life (for real!). Join us for our final bow of the 2025 Oscars season!06:30 - Hollywood's Biggest Night

Join Frank, Mitch, and Matt as they finally reach the summit of Mitch's Movie Mountain and delve into the final three Best Picture nominees for 2025: "Anora," "Nickel Boys," and "Dune: Part Two!" They discuss each film, share listener insights, and unravel the themes and narratives that define this year's Oscar contenders. There are also surprises! One of the boys does a big song, and the tables are turned when Frank and Matt have to share their Movie Mountains as well. Then the boys cast their votes for the Oscars ahead of Sunday's ceremony. It's the episode we've all been waiting for! Wow, very cool, yeah, I love it!Full spoilers for all discussed films! You have been warned.11:30 - NICKEL BOYS46:30 - DUNE1:18:30 - ANORA1:56:00 - Final Movie Mountains2:05:00 - Our Oscars Picks

Mitch, Matt, and Frank continue their journey up Mitch's Movie Mountain and discuss four of the 2025 Best Picture nominees: The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, I'm Still Here, and Wicked. We dive into each film's storylines, performances, and thematic elements, ranking and evaluating each film's Oscar-worthiness. We also finally settle on how to pronounce the word "biopic," discuss two of the best cigarette movies of the year, and we do NOT talk about politics. All of that, plus Frank debuts his uncanny Bob Dylan impression!Full spoilers for all movies discussed above! You have been warned!Click here to support artists in LA who are recovering from the fires.Follow Mitch on Instagram and Letterboxd!Follow Matt on Instagram and Letterboxd!Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd!

The Oscars are only two and a half weeks away, which means Oscars-palooza is in full swing! Mitch, Matt, and Frank gather to discuss three of the 2025 Best Picture nominees: Emilia Pérez, Conclave, and The Substance. We talk about all of the important things, from penis to vagina. We also talk about cigarettes, French people, and how difficult it is to see some of these movies.Full spoilers for all movies discussed above! You have been warned!Click here to support artists in LA who are recovering from the fires.Follow Mitch on Instagram and Letterboxd!Follow Matt on Instagram and Letterboxd!Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd!

Oscar season is here again! For the fourth year (!), Frank is joined by Mitch Lerner and Matt Sparacino to discuss the year in cinema. They discuss the year in movies, and specifically they discuss six movies that weren't nominated for Best Picture: Hundreds of Beavers, Furiosa, Sing Sing, A Real Pain, Flow, and Megalopolis.No spoilers for the movies discussed, but if you prefer to go into a movie completely cold, this probably isn't the show for you. Topics also include Coca-Cola, other movies the guys loved, and much much more.09:30 - 2024 the Year in Movies!30:30 - Hundreds of Beavers47:30 - Furiosa1:07:15 - Sing Sing1:27:00 - A Real Pain 1:43:00 - Flow 1:54:00 - MegalopolisTimestamp!Click here to support artists in LA who are recovering from the fires.Follow Mitch on Instagram and Letterboxd!Follow Matt on Instagram and Letterboxd!Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd!

It's an episode foretold in legend. This week, we unite the heroes of the Frank & Sense podcast realm and bring Mitch Lerner into the world of Jakeuary. It's the final week of Jakeuary and we gather around the proverbial round table to discuss the 2017 Guy Ritchie film "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword." We discuss all things King Arthur, including mage towers, English Tarantino, Monty Python, and (of course) Steve Mnuchin. Plus - for the first time on the Frank & Sense podcast, someone cries! Stick around to the end of the episode to figure out who!

This week on the show, we present an episode about a movie that almost nobody remembers. Nobody, that is, except for Jake Frelick. Join us, dear listener, for perhaps the first (and only) time that the movie "Push" (2009) will ever be discussed on a podcast. Zach Latta joins Jake and Frank, and the boys Push it real good. We discuss all things "Push," as well as "Limitless," Bat Thumb, and much more. It's an episode that truly Pushes the envelope. Push that play button and join us!

Hail and well met! This week on ye olde podcaste, we are rolling dice and talking about nerd shit as we delve into the world of "Dungeons & Dragons" and discuss the game itself and the 2023 film. Put a horse on top of another horse, crack open a nice hot Pepsi, and follow the fun as we discuss all things D&D!Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram and Bluesky! Sign up for the newsletter here!If you are able, please consider making a donation to any of the families in Altadena who lost their homes in the fires. Thank you for your support!

Saddle up on your Trojan horse, and prepare for one of the most epic episodes of all time. Frank and Jake kick off the first ever Jakeuary with one of Jake's favorite films of all time: "Troy" (2004). The "Troy" boys talk about myths, heroes, Josh Groban, oral storytelling, Homer, 2004 in film, and oh so much more. Pop the popcorn, open a Pepsi, and join us for an episode that will live on in eternity.Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram and Bluesky! Sign up for the newsletter here!

GOOD NEWS!!! Becca Ballinger and Rebecca Wahls return to the podcast to talk about Wicked - the musical, the book, and the new hit movie! We discuss everything - slime tutorials, our gateway drugs into musical theater, the Ariana Grande/Ethan Slater drama, Ben Shapiro's thoughts on the movie, and much much more. This discussion is...unlimited. Together we'll be the greatest podcast there's ever been! And they'll never bring us down! Haaaahahaoyihaaaa!Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram and Bluesky! Sign up for the newsletter here!

Greetings, web-heads and wall-crawlers! We're back with first time guest Jake Frelick to talk about one of the most special movies of 2024: "Madame Web." Jake and Frank discuss all things Madame Web, such as the importance of Pepsi, dancing on top of tables, and the origin of the word "hangry." All of that and so much more! Her web connects us all!!!Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram and Bluesky! Sign up for the newsletter here!

Frank & Sense is proud to present the last political podcast that we will be doing for the year, and perhaps the last political podcast you will need to listen to this year! Frank is joined by two of his best friends, Ross Godwin of the Washington Post and Mitch Lerner, to discuss the 2024 election cycle. They conduct a 2024 election retrospective and discuss what went well, what needs improvement, action items for the future, and shout outs. They also discuss Ross's experience in Pennsylvania (some might say the Keystone to this election). Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram and Bluesky! Sign up for the newsletter here!

HELL-o everyone and welcome to part one of the final episode of our theme month for October: Far Right Fright Nights!This week, there's terror galloping its way into your podcast feed. On this episode, "Freaky" Frank and Mitch "the Wolfman" profile not just one ghoul of the far right, but rather the Four Horsemen of the Trumpocalypse: Money, Media, Think Tanks, and Evangelicals.The dreadful delight of this episode simply couldn't be contained in one episode, so we've Saw-ed it in two! This is Part 2 of our fright-tastic finale, in which we learn about Think Tanks and Evangelicals. All of that, plus listener questions!Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram and Bluesky! Sign up for the newsletter here!

HELL-o everyone and welcome to part one of the final episode of our theme month for October: Far Right Fright Nights!This week, there's terror galloping its way into your podcast feed. On this episode, "Freaky" Frank and Mitch "the Wolfman" profile not just one ghoul of the far right, but rather the Four Horsemen of the Trumpocalypse: Money, Media, Think Tanks, and Evangelicals.The dreadful delight of this episode simply couldn't be contained in one episode, so we've Saw-ed it in two! This is Part 1 of our fright-tastic finale, in which we learn about Money and Media.Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram and Bluesky! Sign up for the newsletter here!

HELL-o everyone and welcome to the fourth episode of our theme month for October: Far Right Fright Nights!This week, it's midnight in America...again! "Freaky" Frank and Mitch "The Wolfman" Lerner are joined by FIEND of the show Ali "Gruesome" Grusell to discuss the scariest movie that you should never watch: "Reagan." This movie has it all: Dennis Quaid, Jon Voight, and jellybeans. This movie is so bad, it's scary. Are you triggered yet? No? Then come join the fun!Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram and Bluesky! Sign up for the newsletter here!

HELL-o everyone and welcome to the third episode of our theme month for October: Far Right Fright Nights!This week, it's midnight in America. Mitch "The Wolfman" Lerner takes the host chair and tells us about the Trickle Down Terror: Ronald Reagan. Come swim in the swamp with us and learn about the terrifying legacy of the former lifeguard, actor, GE spokesperson, SAG president, California governor, and president. It's a guaranteed ghoulish time with the Gipper! Join us...if you dare.Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram and Bluesky! Sign up for the newsletter here!

HELL-o everyone and welcome to the second episode of our theme month for October: Far Right Fright Nights!This week, we bring you the rise, the fall, the rise again, and the fall...again...of Richard Milhaus Nixon. We get to hear some of the Nixon tapes, some early campaign ads, and we even play a round of Nixon Karaoke. Join us, if you dare, for the life and times of one of America's original content creators/podcasters.Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram and Bluesky! Sign up for the newsletter here!

Hell-o everyone and welcome to the very first episode of our theme month for October: Far Right Fright Nights! Each week, Mitch "The Wolfman" Lerner and I will be presenting a spinetingling, fright-tastic ghoul of the far right. We begin this series with one of the biggest creeps of all: Richard Milhous Nixon.Before we recount the horror story that is the Nixon presidency, we present recordings documenting Frank and Mitch's recent trip to one of the most haunted places on the planet: The Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, CA.Join us, if you dare, for a discussion of how this place chooses to remember one of our most infamous presidents!Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram and Bluesky! Sign up for the newsletter here!

They're back! The gang is all here! Ross, Mitch, and Frank discuss the Trump/Harris debate. Ross was on site in Philly with the Washington Post. Recorded at 1am EST after the debate, the boys unpack the first (and maybe only?) debate between our 2024 presidential candidates. We talk about the important issues - such as what the coffee situation was like at the debate. We also talk about transgender operations on illegal aliens in jail, eating cats and dogs, and having a concept of a plan. All of that, plus some very bad Taylor Swift song references!Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram and Bluesky! Sign up for the newsletter here!

The boys are back in town, and we're talking about the coconut in the room: The 2024 Democratic National Convention! Ross is fresh back from Chicago, and Mitch and Frank ask him the important hard hitting questions about what it was like to be there. For example, what was the coffee situation like? We also ask Ross a number of questions submitted by our amazing listeners, discuss the pick of Tim Walz as Vice President, speculate about the best (and worst) speeches of the convention, and much more. All of that, plus Lil Jon, on this episode of "Frank & Sense!"Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram and Bluesky! Sign up for the newsletter here!

This week, Frank is joined by his multi-talented friend Lee Gerstenhaber to discuss her many adventures to Burning Man. From the surreal art installations to the gift economy, Lee shares stories of wild moments, climbing sculptures, and the essential items to get you through a week in the desert. Turn on, tune in, drop out, and get ready for laughs, listener questions, thoughts from Ben Shapiro, and, of course, a conversation about how pooping in the desert works.Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram and Bluesky! Sign up for the newsletter here!

It's like looking into a mirror, only...not. This week, Frank is joined by his dear friend Ali Grusell to discuss the film "Face/Off." And boy, there is a LOT of movie to discuss. Frank and Ali discuss the facial gymnastics of Nic Cage, why he is so inspiring to Ali, and, of course, the importance of time cards. We also attempt to answer some of life's biggest questions. For example, if I were to let you suck my tongue, would you be grateful? It's a pulse-pounding, action-packed, thrill ride of an episode that will have you touching your face. Strap on your magnetic boots, sit back, and enjoy this episode for the next hundred years!Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram and Bluesky! Sign up for the newsletter here!

"There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen"--Vladimir Ilyich LeninIn the last four weeks, we have undergone a series of unprecedented events. We witnessed an all time disaster at a presidential debate, an attempted assassination of former president, and an incumbent president bow out of the race for re-election.This week, Frank is joined by two of his best friends, Ross Godwin of the Washington Post and Mitch Lerner, to discuss all this and more. Ross was at the presidential debate and at the Republican National Convention last week, and we get his perspective on being in the room with a front row seat to history. We also ask important, hard hitting questions. For example, how was the food at the RNC? Was JD Vance intimate with a couch?All of that, plus some listener questions, on this episode of "Frank & Sense!"Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram and Bluesky! Sign up for the newsletter here!

X-celsior! Frank is joined by X-Men x-pert Zach Fernebok and Matt Sparacino to discuss all things X-Men. We discuss the history of the characters, the arc of the comics, the film adaptations, and the x-cellent new series "X-Men '97." We also discuss our personal history with the X-Men, who would make our X-Men Mt Rushmore, and much more. Put on your black leather (or blue and canary yellow) outfit and join us for an x-tra special episode!Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram and Bluesky! Sign up for the newsletter here!

Ahhh, the French Champagne! Frank is joined this week by two of his best friends, former roommates, and the greatest band in Washington DC: The French Champagne (Aaron Bliden and Nick Wilby). The boys talk about Medieval Times, Baltimore accents, DC music history, and play a few games. We also hear a few stories from when Aaron was a boy and sang the National Anthem at an Orioles game, as well as his encounter with disco duo Peaches & Herb. It's our most menacing, weird, and striving episode yet. Slip on in, pop a bottle of bobbly, and feel that quaalude swing!Follow The French Champagne on Spotify and on Instagram!Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram and Bluesky! Sign up for the newsletter here!

Game, set, podcast! This week, Frank is joined by returning champions Mitch Lerner, Matt Sparacino, and Sasha Felikson to discuss the 2024 Luca Guadagnino film "Challengers." We just want to see some good tennis...but do we get our wish? It's our most challenging episode yet as Sasha serves a LOT of opinions on this episode. Who will win? Smash that play button to find out!

We've heard a lot about AI recently. But what is AI, really? This week, Frank is joined by his friend (and Google Research Scientist) Michael Madaio to discuss all things AI. Michael is a part of Google's Responsible AI group, and his research looks into how we can anticipate (and limit) risks and biases that may be perpetuated through AI. Michael gives a brief history of AI and shares some case studies of AI implementations across the country in various fields. I guarantee you will learn something by the end of this episode. I know I did. Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram and Bluesky! Sign up for the newsletter here!

Are you ready for it? Frank is joined by Becca Ballinger and Rebecca Wahls, two chair people of the "Tortured Poets Department," to discuss all things Taylor Swift, the new album, and much more. We discuss the idea of being ethical fans, Taylor owning her reputation, and Florida!!! Say so long to London and hello to this great episode!Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram and Bluesky! Sign up for the newsletter here!

Ross Godwin has seen some pretty crazy things. He's been to multiple State of the Unions, a Super Bowl, the 2020 vote counting in Philadelphia, the coronation of King Charles, a Goop convention, and much more. That's because he's a video journalist with the Washington Post. He's also one of Frank's oldest and best friends. Ross joins Frank this week to talk about documenting and bearing witness to history, and how it doesn't feel like history while you're there. They also discuss "the media", bias, the decentralization of news, and using the same bathroom as the Coptic Christian Pope. Breaking news: This is a great episode!Here are the links to Ross's video pieces that we discuss:Quiet On SetThrowback Thursday: Monday Night RawThrowback Thursday: The MagicianDescendants: Diving With a PurposeFollow Frank & Sense on Instagram and Bluesky! Sign up for the newsletter here!

It's the crossover event that you've been waiting for: Godzilla x Kong x Frank x Mitch! Frank is joined by Mitch to discuss the 2017 film "Kong: Skull Island" as well as the 2024 cinematic event "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire." The boys discuss the history of these two big boys, as well as King Kong's anatomy, Hollow Earth, Mothra, moving rocks, Scarface, ice dinosaurs, and much more. Plus - a special guest appearance from Chelsea Willis who shares her thoughts on "Godzilla x Kong" as well as "90 Day Fiancé." It's Podzilla x Kong Cast! King Kong did nothing wrong! Onward and upward in the arts!

If you've followed the food scene in Washington, DC, there's a very good chance you've dined on food prepared by Chef Sasha Felikson. Sasha has worked with some of DC's most notable chefs, like Jose Andres, and has worked in Michelin-rated restaurants. He's also Frank's oldest friend. This week, Sasha serves up some hot takes. It's Sasha's smorgasbord of of sensitive subjects subjected to subtle Cervarich scrutiny. It's our most delicious episode yet. Sauce it up, and join the fun!Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram and Bluesky! Sign up for the newsletter here!

It's a Dune double feature! This week, Frank is joined by his trusty companions Mitch Lerner and Matt Sparacino for a trip to the desert world Arrakis. The boys watched "Dune" and "Dune 2" and then recorded a podcast - live in person, as written! They discuss all things Dune: spice, sandworms, witches, Space Boston, and black goop. Fear is the mind killer. Jump in your ornithopter and join us!Follow Mitch on Instagram and Letterboxd!Follow Matt on Instagram and Letterboxd!Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd!

Frank hosts a way-too-early career retrospective with author Ann Fraistat, starting with her high school plays and following her journey all the way through becoming a published author. Ann has written two (excellent) young adult novels, What We Harvest and A Place for Vanishing. We discuss the art of writing, the struggle to find an agent and become a professional author, dreams, and bugs. Follow Ann on Instagram and Goodreads and check out Ann's website where you can support her work!Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram and Bluesky! Sign up for the newsletter here!

Frank is joined by his old friend Caleb Rudow. Caleb is a normal guy, who never imagined running for public office. Now he's running for the House seat previously held by Mark Meadows and Madison Cawthorn (NC-11). Frank and Caleb talk about Caleb's journey into politics, remaining joyful in the face of cynicism and fatalism, and magic. Follow Caleb on Instagram and Facebook, and check out Caleb's website, where you can learn more about his campaign and support his effort to flip NC-11.Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram and Bluesky! Sign up for the newsletter here!

It's all led up to this. Oscar-palooza 2024 comes to a thrilling conclusion as Frank is joined once again by Mitch Lerner and Matt Sparacino to review the final four Best Picture nominees of the year! Buckle up, strap in, and prepare yourself for a wild ride to the top of Mitch's Movie Mountain (TM).The Zone of Interest (22:45 to 50:25)Oppenheimer (50:50 to 1:18:50)Killers of the Flower Moon (1:19:05 to 1:51:35)Poor Things (1:51:35 to 2:22:30)Full spoilers for all movies discussed above! You have been warned!Follow Mitch on Instagram and Letterboxd!Follow Matt on Instagram and Letterboxd!Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd!

Mitch, Matt, and Frank open a six-pack of Best Picture nominees! With the Oscars only two weeks away, Frank is joined by Mitch Lerner and Matt Sparacino to discuss six of the Best Picture nominees. And these are some good ones! Maestro (29:00 to 45:40)Barbie (45:40 to 1:04:50)American Fiction (1:05:00 to 1:27:30)The Holdovers (1:27:45 to 1:43:05)Anatomy of a Fall (1:43:35 to 2:00:40)Past Lives (2:00:55 to 2:17:40)Full spoilers for all movies discussed above! You have been warned!Follow Mitch on Instagram and Letterboxd!Follow Matt on Instagram and Letterboxd!Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd!

Oscar season is upon us! With the big ceremony only three weeks away, Frank is joined by Mitch Lerner and Matt Sparacino to discuss the year in cinema. They discuss a great year in movies, and specifically they discuss five movies that weren't nominated for Best Picture:Across the Spider-verse (33:30 to 1:03:30)May December (1:03:30 to 1:19:30)The Boy and the Heron (1:19:30 to 1:34:15)Asteroid City (1:34:15 to 1:48:15)Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (1:48:15 to 2:00:00)Full spoilers for all movies discussed above! You have been warned! Topics also include Mitch's major beef, the strikes, the Barbie "snubs", other movies the guys loved, and much much more.Follow Mitch on Instagram and Letterboxd!Follow Matt on Instagram and Letterboxd!Follow Frank & Sense on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd!Other Stuff:Link to the Blank Check episode referenced

Mitch joins Frank once again to talk about their favorite topic: January 6. The two friends decided to do something new this year: They watched a documentary about January 6 (American Insurrection) and they watched Trump's victory speech after winning Iowa. That's right, it's an insurrection double feature! They watched them so you don't have to. Join the boys as they discuss how things have changed since 2021, the state of play for the 2024 election, and the truly insane policy positions that no one else is talking about. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll feel an overwhelming feeling of existential dread. Join us!

We're back! Frank is joined by Matt Sparacino and Mitch Lerner once again to break down all of the 2023 Best Picture nominees. We once again climb up Mitch's Movie Mountain and rank all of the films in order of preference. We even have some listener mail this year!Please note: There are two versions of this episode! This episode contains SPOILERS.07:45 - 2022: The Year in Movies!21:00 - Mitch's Movie Mountain30:20 - All Quiet on the Western Front40:20 - Elvis50:00 - Top Gun: Maverick1:00:30 - The Fabelmans1:12:15 - Avatar: The Way of Water1:23:30 - Women Talking1:35:15 - Tár1:57:00 - Banshees of Inisherin2:10:50 - Triangle of Sadness2:23:30 - Everything Everywhere All at Once

We're back! Frank is joined by Matt Sparacino and Mitch Lerner once again to break down all of the 2023 Best Picture nominees. We once again climb up Mitch's Movie Mountain and rank all of the films in order of preference. We even have some listener mail this year!Please note: There are two versions of this episode! This episode contains NO SPOILERS.07:45 - 2022: The Year in Movies!21:00 - Mitch's Movie Mountain30:20 - All Quiet on the Western Front38:00 - Elvis47:45 - Top Gun: Maverick57:50 - The Fabelmans1:06:30 - Avatar: The Way of Water1:17:30 - Women Talking1:29:30 - Tár1:41:15 - Banshees of Inisherin1:53:15 - Triangle of Sadness2:02:45 - Everything Everywhere All at Once

Have you checked the weather recently? Cuz I'm pretty sure that it's still Oscar season! The ceremony is only a few days away and we are back for our second (and final) Oscars 2022 podcast. Join us for a game of Film Feud, followed by our decisions on our own personal Oscar winners. Matt Sparacino and Mitch Lerner are back, and Frank shares a story about a date that went horribly wrong. It's an episode you won't want to miss. Hail Satan!

It's Oscar season! The awards are less than a week away and the stars are out in Let's Be Frank Land. Frank welcomes returning guests Matt Sparacino and Mitch Lerner to the show to break down all of the Best Picture nominees for 2022. Mitch breaks the movies into three tiers in a segment called Mitch's Movie Mountain. Also, we are very careful to not spoil anything, so if you haven't seen any of these movies, never fear: This is the perfect primer for the Best Picture slate. Walk down the red carpet and join us for part one of our 2022 Oscars extravaganza!Timestamps:6:00 - Back 2 the movies!10:30 - Best Picture - The Field19:00 - Mitch's Movie Mountain23:30 - Power of the Dog36:00 - Don't Look Up46:45 - West Side Story55:45 - Nightmare Alley1:02:30 - CODA1:06:45 - Drive My Car1:10:15 - Belfast1:18:00 - King Richard1:26:00 - Licorice Pizza1:38:30 - Dune1:49:30 - Worst Person in the World

This week, we're doing something a little different! Friend of the show Matt Sparacino joins Frank again, and together they are the Book Buddies. This week, the Book Buddies discuss two books: How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell and Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport. Matt and Frank talk about the attention economy, screen time, and reclaiming your autonomy from your phone. Get on in here, nerds! Let's talk books!

And we're back! In honor of the 1st anniversary of Let's Be Frank, Frank is joined by longtime friend Mitch Lerner. The two have re-listened to the first episode of the show, recorded only three days after January 6th, 2021, and they have some thoughts on where we were then, and where we are now.

A conversation 15 years in the making! Frank is joined by his former astronomy professor, Dr. Melissa Hayes-Gehrke, senior lecturer at the University of Maryland, College Park. Dr. Hayes-Gehrke tells us how the universe was created, the most exciting development in astronomy from the past decade and a half, and much more. It's a stellar show. Join us for a journey to the stars!

Frank is joined by artist/aerialist/archivist Rachel Menyuk to discuss her grandmother, Jeanne Gurtat, who helped Jewish children flee the Nazis in 1942. Rachel has worked with Pointless Theatre to adapt her grandmother's story into a multimedia workshop piece titled "1k a Pied", which debuts on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 7:30pm EST (and it's free!). Visit Pointless Theatre for more information.

The hoops crew has our own feed now! Follow us at the hoops crew feed on Spotify (coming to Apple podcasts soon!). Now let's get down to business - this week, we talk about the Durant game, the shocking departure of Kawhi and CP3 from the postseason, and MC makes a big announcement about her upcoming comedy special with Charles Barkley.