My Boyfriend's Podcast

Stay safe out there, folks. This week, the Boyfriends (and Nick!) talk about the most horrific deaths in non-horror movies, particularly people who did nothing wrong and who got torn apart for their trouble. It's a cold world out there. Recommendations: Chris: The Dictionary of Superstitions by David Pickering Find us on instagram @myboyfriendspodcast and on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, or drop us a line at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme music by Drew Price. Outro: "Cruel" by St. Vincent.

In honor of El Camino and the return of Jesse Pinkman, Tim and Walt take a look at beloved characters who were originally slated to be killed off, but who managed to avoid the headsman's axe (or the raptor's claws, or Jaws' jaws, or, uh, David Boreanaz). Recommendations: Tim: Star Wars Battlefront 2 Walt: Lake Mungo, Logan, High Life, You Were Never Really Here Find us on instagram @myboyfriendspodcast and on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, or drop us a line at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme music by Drew Price. Outro: "Slip Away" by Perfume Genius.

The Boyfriends are joined by our friends AJ and Annie to form the best starting squad of basketball-playing monsters to face off against our longtime foes, the L.A. Lakers. We’re scouting the best position fits, team chemistry, and love of the game from a big list of monsters, and learning about basketball along the way. Sound like a contrived premise yet somehow more interesting than Space Jam? You betcha. Recommendations: Walt: Army of Shadows, The Great British Baking Show AJ: Return of the Obra Dinn Find us on instagram @myboyfriendspodcast and on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, or drop us a line at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price.

We go live to the horse race! The Boyfriends are back on the campaign trail with Democratic hopefuls. We're talking about what progressives should think about "electability", which issues that matter most to us as salt-of-the-earth voters, and Walt's biggest regret about Buttegieg. Recommendations: Tim: Crusader Kings 2 Walt: Perfume Find us on instagram @myboyfriendspodcast and on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, or drop us a line at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price.

DJ, run that shit back. This week, the Boyfriends are talking about the movie remake phenomenon and pitching our own, from comic book adaptations that missed the mark the first time to literary classics IN SPACE. It's fun! Recommendations: Tim: Extra Credits Chris: Okja Walt: Listening to The Cars and drinking beers with Chris Find us on instagram @myboyfriendspodcast and on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, or drop us a line at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price.

In lieu of a full episode this week, we've got this bonus for you: Walt reads his essay about the uniquely American roots of mass shooters. You can find the essay at the Space One Eleven website here: https://spaceoneeleven.org/the-man-in-the-tower/ "We Dare Defend Our Rights: The Gun Show" will run through Dec. 27. Find us on instagram @myboyfriendspodcast and on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, or drop us a line at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price. Outro: "Ceremony" by New Order.

With Chris away on a highly sensitive mission, Tim and Walt take the opportunity to answer everything you've always wanted to know about football (but were too afraid to ask), with a lot of reminiscing along the way. Find us on instagram @myboyfriendspodcast and on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, or drop us a line at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price.

Outwit, outplay, outlast: your Boyfriends are talking survivors. Walt leads a journey through history as we learn about political survivors who learned to swim through extremely tense political times and managed to avoid the proverbial and literal guillotines. Recommendations: Tim: West Cork, The Death of Dick Long Walt: Space One Eleven's Gun Show Exhibition Find us on instagram @myboyfriendspodcast and on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, or drop us a line at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price.

Roll for sanity. This week, the Boyfriends dive into our favorite board games and why we never actually get to play them anymore. AJ: Blade Runner comic Walt: Appointment in Samarra Get in touch on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, on Instagram @myboyfriendspodcast, and via email at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price. Outro: "Hellmouth" by Choir Boy.

Alright nerds, goths, princesses, skaters, jocks, and everyone in between: we're heading back to high school. The Boyfriends gather round the cool kids table to talk about the tropes, on-screen drama, and character types that make high school a rich setting for storytelling. Sharpen your pencils; we've got a lot of recommendations here. Recommendation: Tim: Get a full eight hours of sleep Walt: Succession (again), GLOW (again) Get in touch on Instagram @myboyfriendspodcast, on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, or at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price

They said it couldn't be done, but we did it: 50 episodes, baby, and just in time for the podcast's first birthday. As we look ahead to the next year of platinum-level content, each of the Boyfriends make three personal resolutions that we're going to fulfill by next August. Also, we talk about how good Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is for about 10 minutes. Recommendations: Chris: Spider-Men: Into the Spider-Verse Tim: Delete your Facebook Walt: Garth Marenghi's Darkplace Get in touch on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, on Instagram @myboyfriendspodcast, and via email at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price.

Don't get mad, get even. The Boyfriends share our favorite tales of revenge, and we answer the question, is revenge the best medicine? Hint: absolutely. Recommendations: Walt: The Americans Find us on Instagram @myboyfriendpodcast, on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, and on webmail at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price.

It's almost back-to-school time, so the Boyfriends are dressing for success. On this week's episode, we pick the video game items that would be the most helpful for getting through this crazy, mixed-up world. Get in touch on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, on Instagram @myboyfriendspodcast, and via email at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price. RIP, Rutger Hauer.

This week, Walt leads a discussion of pop culture's diamonds in the rough, the spectacular scenes and interesting characters that redeem otherwise mediocre movies and TV. Get in touch on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, on Instagram @myboyfriendspodcast, and via email at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price. Ending theme: "Gold Silver Diamond," by Generationals.

The Boyfriends pull up a stool for a draft of our favorite classic cocktails, from the Vieux Carre to the Tequila Sunrise and everywhere in between. Big thanks to Clair McLafferty for her cocktail recipes. You can find her work and links to her books at clairmclafferty.com. Get in touch on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, on Instagram @myboyfriendspodcast, and via email at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price.

It begins with a tale as old as time: a disgruntled partner, a Boyfriend de cuisine, and a ticking clock. The Boyfriends gather for a little culinary creativity, and along the way we dish about our ups and downs with cooking for ourselves and others. Find us on Instagram at @myboyfriendspodcast and on Twitter at @myboyfriendspod, or email us at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com Theme song by Drew Price.

Hot on the heels of (read: one month after) the series finale of Game of Thrones, the Boyfriends dish on Season 8's biggest questions: Who won the game of thrones? Who had the most satisfying character arc, and who had the least? Is the RBMK reactor design still fatally flawed?

In honor of Tim's anniversary and Chris' upcoming nuptials, the reunited Boyfriends rank their favorite honeymoon spots in pop culture. Theme song by Drew Price. End theme: "Tinariwen," by Group Anmataff.

The Bash Brothers are back, baby. Inspired by Daenerys Targaryen's controversial heel-turn, we comb through the annals of history to discuss some historical figures with heel-turns of their own. If you sometimes let impure blood water your furrows, this is the episode for you. Read Katherine Webb-Hehn's piece here: https://www.scalawagmagazine.org/2019/05/nytimes-southerner-response/ Theme song by Drew Price.

Podcasting: cheaper than therapy! This week, Chris and Walt veer between film criticism and struggle session as they discuss the pop culture that does the best job of expressing their real-life fears, from the terrible ocean abyss to 9 to 5 ennui. Find us @myboyfriendspodcast and myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price. Closing song: "Theme from 'The Conversation'" by David Shire.

This week, the ever-shouted Nick (@EugeneVDabs69) joins as the Boyfriends pull up our chairs backwards to talk about necessary evils, whether it's big business, predatory systems, or some parts of American culture that you can't avoid. Content Warning: Tim goes full Marxist. Find us @myboyfriendspodcast and myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price.

The Boyfriends pick sides, but this time it's music. We discuss some of our favorite album sides, and talk about what makes a good side, even in the age of digital listening. Thanks to Boyfriend Melissa for last week's character creator sheets. Follow her work at @bymdunne on Instagram. Find the White Lies podcast here: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510343/white-lies Theme song by Drew Price.

It's another episode in our Boyfriend Material series! The Boyfriends share the skills they've acquired in the last ten years—technical, social, domestic, and otherwise—which will help the team on an unspecified mission, of course. Find us at @myboyfriendspodcast and myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price. Outro by Jason Derulo ft. 2 Chainz.

This week, Walt leads the Boyfriends on a deep dive into the best dance scenes in movies that aren't about dancing. When you get the choice to sit this episode out or dance, I hope you dance. (P.S. The song Walt recommended is called "Juice," not "Juicy." He regrets the error, and also the fact that this example of him sounding like an out-of-touch dad has now been immortalized.) Get in touch at @myboyfriendspod or myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com Theme song by Drew Price.

Get to your battlestations! The Boyfriends celebrate(?) the release of the new trailer for Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker with a Star Wars draft of our own. We choose from grab-bag lists of characters, worlds, droids, and cringe-worthy lines of dialogue and each assemble a Star Wars film of our own. Here's our pool so you can follow along and create your own tour de force: https://www.dropbox.com/s/pqd71unu67f96oo/Episode%2037_%20Star%20Wars%20Draft%20Notes.pdf?dl=0 Get in touch at @myboyfriendspod or myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com

People said it couldn't be done, but this week, we're looking at the REAL magic of Harry Potter: macroeconomics. Tim leads the Boyfriends on a discussion of how money works in the Wizarding World, and the onion keeps peeling from there. What effect would Brexit have on this economy? Would Cornelius Fudge embrace austerity? Do economics even work in a world with no scarcity? Get in touch with your Boyfriends at @myboyfriendspod or myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price.

Game of Thrones returns for its final season this Sunday, and we're celebrating with a mega-sized episode covering just about everything in Westeros, from our favorite and least favorite seasons, episodes, characters and battles to the really contentious stuff, like the best and worst hair trends. Get in touch with your Boyfriends at @myboyfriendspod or myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price.

The shout-outs worked: we've summoned the legend known simply as "Nick," to join the Boyfriends to talk personal political journeys: the political awakenings, the evolution of our politics young adulthood, and the unfortunate allegiances of years passed. Get in touch with your Boyfriends at @myboyfriendspod or myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price.

The madness! The madness! The Boyfriends hold in their hands one bracket of sixty-four of the greatest pop songs released since the year 2000, and we're weighing them on the scales of good taste. Who will out-bang, out-bop, out-last? Get in touch with your Boyfriends at @myboyfriendspod or myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price.

Drop your quills and put on your party doublets, cuz it's time for a Shakespeare episode! Chris leads a discussion of Billy Shakes' best history plays, what they have to say about power and politics, and most importantly how they overlap with Game of Thrones. Get in touch with your Boyfriends at @myboyfriendspod or myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price. YouTube search "Orson Welles commercial" for a good time.

It's the return of the king. This week, Tim leads the Boyfriends on a discussion of the reality TV shows that reveal the most about the human condition. We're not here to make (boy)friends. We're here to win. Get in touch with the Boyfriends at @myboyfriendspod or myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song: "SSP" by Drew Price. Closing theme: "Money Can't Buy You Class" by the Countess Luann.

With Tim on the mend, Walt and Chris give a rundown of the leading Democratic nominees for 2020. Plus, a closer look at neoliberalism: what is it good for? Absolutely nothing. Get in touch with your Boyfriends at @myboyfriendspod or myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price. Closing theme: "Low" by Young Fathers.

Let's all go to the lobby! In the lead-up to the 2019 Academy Awards, Chris, Walt, and special guest Boyfriend Sam discuss all the Best Picture nominees since 2000--what won, what should have won, and what should have been nominated. You can find Sam's art at @selected_sambient_works on Instagram. Get in touch with the standard-issue Boyfriends at @myboyfriendspod or myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price.

Newly-engaged Chris walks us through four of the best wedding scenes (plus one truly horrific wedding), starting with the four words every Boyfriend wants to hear: "The Godfather Part One." Get in touch at @myboyfriendspod or myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price. Closing theme: "Friends in Low Places" by Garth Brooks.

Tim lists five historical badasses who could beat up Andrew Jackson, Teddy Roosevelt, and your dad. Get in touch at @myboyfriendspod or myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price. Closing theme: "George Washington" by Brad Neely.

Walt leads the Boyfriends on a safari through Stephen King's wildest plots brought to you by cocaine. Get in touch at @myboyfriendspod or myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price. Closing theme: "Pet Sematary" by The Ramones.

The Boyfriends trek through the hazy mists of time to reminisce about their favorite video game worlds. Get in touch at @myboyfriendspod or myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price. Closing theme: "Catalina" by the Trilambs.

This week, the Boyfriends talk about our favorite athletes to watch, the ones who make sports fun again. We also hear from our friend Wynton Marsalis. Get in touch at @myboyfriendspod or myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price.

With Tim away on important business, Chris and Walt sit down with their old pal Russell (@RedsBham) to learn a little bit about being a husband, a dad, and, most importantly, a small business owner. Hire Russell at redsbham.com, listen to him review toy prototypes at https://soundcloud.com/kwattle, and read his wife Katherine Webb-Hehn's award-winning journalism at katherinewebbhehn.com. Get in touch at @myboyfriendspod or myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price.

You didn't ask, but we answered! The Boyfriends close out the year with a draft of best, incidental, and not-at-all good Christmas movies. Get in touch @myboyfriendspod or myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price. Find his work at drew-price.com.

The Boyfriends discuss the greatest film composers of all time, and also Danny Elfman. Get in touch at @myboyfriendspod or myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price.

The Boyfriends are back in action to discuss the most interesting robots, androids, and artificial intelligences in fiction. Also, Billy Idol. Get in touch at @myboyfriendspod or myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price.

Time for another fantasy footbile-style draft! You can find Chris' appearance on This Was a Mistake here: https://player.fm/series/2402993/220785091 Get in touch at @myboyfriendspod or myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price. Find his work at drew-price.com.

The Boyfriends discuss the movies that can tell you more about the Trump era than anything George Orwell ever wrote. Get in touch at @myboyfriendspod or myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price. Find his work at drew-price.com.

The Boyfriends discuss the best bridges in pop music history.

In this week's Quizmaster's Quorner, the Boyfriends (Tim and Walt, really) talk about the "Dark Age" of '90s comic antiheroes.

The Boyfriends talk antiheroes--the cultural reasons for their popularity, why they're such awful role models, and some better alternatives. Get in touch at @myboyfriendspod or myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price. Find his work at drew-price.com.

In this Halloween spooktacular, the Boyfriends discuss their favorite works of cosmic terror.

The Boyfriends discuss pivotal years in American history. Get in touch at @myboyfriendspod or myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price. Find his work at drew-price.com.

The Boyfriends discuss the pop culture they're afraid to revisit. Get in touch at @myboyfriendspod or myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price. Find his work at drew-price.com.

The Boyfriends discuss unusual albums that shed light on where those musicians came from and where they were trying to go.