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A podcast where we pointlessly rewatch, rehash, review and rewind our way through pop culture that tickles our nostalgia. Basically, this is the podcast version of wasting your life. Come for the in depth debates about movies, tv, and video games. Stay for the bad humor, the incorrect math, and the raging animosity between hosts.

Chandru Ravindran


    • Jan 3, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 7m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    A Pod About Nothing - A Seinfeld Podcast (EP 7: The Pony Remark)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 80:54


    Podcast episode on Seinfeld Season 2 Episode 2, The Pony Remark.

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    A Pod About Nothing - A Seinfeld Podcast (EP6 - The Ex-Girlfriend)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 69:21


    Podcast episode on The Ex-Girlfriend.

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    A Pod About Nothing - A Seinfeld Podcast (EP5 - The Stock Tip)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 59:14


    Wow it took me over a year to edit this episode but its finally here...Season 1 episode 5 of Seinfeld: The Stock Tip! We talk about whether George is a worse person than Eric, why Scot is a much better friend to Chandru than Kramer is to Jerry, and how kinda annoying Elaine is in this episode. Also, this episode has by far the worst skit in the history of Pointless Rewind. If you like this, leave us a review or follow us on Itunes, Spotify, Sticher, Google Podcasts, and more! Chandru Ravindran (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdDzcq9kQLOLxqoI5qUjHDg) Eric Sverdlov Scot Ellebracht Anthony Ryan (Music)

    A Pod About Nothing - A Seinfeld Podcast (EP4 - Male Unbonding)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 51:25


    Check out episode 4 as Pointless Rewind goes through Seinfeld episode by episode! Listen in as we discuss Kramerica Industries' introduction, which of the three of us would have handled Jerry's friend better, the definitive introduction to Elaine's character, Eric's adventures in ordering a lager and receiving a milk glass filled with vodka instead, the lack of side plots in Season 1, and Chandru trashing Eric's apartment in an attempt at saving his life. If you like this, leave us a review or follow us on Itunes, Spotify, Sticher, Google Podcasts, and more! Chandru Ravindran (www.pointlessrewind.com) Eric Sverdlov Scot Ellebracht Anthony Ryan (Music)

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    A Pod About Nothing - A Seinfeld Podcast (EP3 - The Robbery)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 38:18


    Check out the episode 3 of A Pod About Nothing as Pointless Rewind goes through Seinfeld episode by episode! Listen in as we discuss our confusion over what episode number this is, whether Eric is Kramer or George, the perfection that is the Choose scene, and the nuanced differences between cleaning a bathroom barefoot and plunging a toilet barefoot. All of this as we incorporate a half-assed laugh track, more Eric interruptions, and an amazing story of Scot versus a creepy/incompetent thief. If you like this, leave us a review or follow us on Itunes, Spotify, Sticher, Google Podcasts, and more! Chandru Ravindran (www.pointlessrewind.com) Eric Sverdlov Scot Ellebracht Anthony Ryan (Music)

    A Pod About Nothing - A Seinfeld Podcast (EP2 - The Stakeout)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 30:30


    Check out the second episode of A Pod About Nothing as Pointless Rewind goes through Seinfeld episode by episode! Listen to us discuss "The Stakeout" and how its a hilarious introduction to George's obsession with architecture and Art Vandelay, how this is the most normal romantic interest Jerry has in the entire show, and how this episode introduces Elaine in a less than flattering manner. Also you get Scot threatening Eric for interrupting him, Scot not paying attention as we do the intro, and Scot's lack of success in platonic relationships. A very Scot-centric episode as we work really hard to develop the characters we created in the pilot episode of this podcast. Chandru Ravindran (www.pointlessrewind.com) Eric Sverdlov Scot Ellebracht Anthony Ryan (Music)

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    A Pod About Nothing - A Seinfeld Podcast (Ep1 - Pilot)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 36:18


    Check us out as Pointless Rewind strays into talking about Seinfeld in our first Pod About Nothing episode! Listen to us discuss the Pilot episode's combination of clunkiness and potential, our being able to relate to all things Jerry and George not knowing what signals a woman is giving, and that maybe the Pilot episode strays a bit too far into being a show about nothing. Also, we find time to discuss how Jerry merely gets annoyed with Kramer for ruining a Mets game for him while Chandru nearly broke up with his now-wife because some random dude ruined a Spurs game for him. All of this while we manage to botch both the intro and outro despite having done this several times before. Then again this might be just us being meta in an attempt to show how unpolished the pilot episode of Seinfeld is? Chandru Ravindran (www.pointlessrewind.com) Eric Sverdlov Scot Ellebracht Anthony Ryan (Music)

    Episode 15 - Pointlessly Rewinding Back to the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 71:54


    Check out Episode 15 where we pointlessly rewind through Back to the Future!  Tune in for a beautiful combination of analysis and befuddling remarks as we discuss Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd's amazing chemistry, how Doc's only successful "experiment" to date was setting his clocks back 25 minutes and why Eric thinks the "Pepsi Free" joke only makes sense if its about caffeine (spoiler alert, Eric was wrong). If you enjoy this, make sure to like us and suscribe on ITunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts and anywhere else you can find us. Thanks again to Kaz Araki for the brilliant music, editing, and sound design! Email kaz.araki@gmail.com if you want to get in touch with him. Chandru Ravindran  Website: https://pointlessrewind.com  Twitter: @PointlessRewind Anthony Ryan  Twitter: @xlerated  Instagram: @xleration Erik Sverdlov  Scot Ellebracht Kaz Araki: kaz.araki@gmail.com

    Episode 14 - Pointlessly Rewinding The Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 86:04


    Check out Episode 14 where we pointlessly rewind through The Thing and overuse "thing" puns. Also, we discuss some of the greatest practical effects ever, some insanely good direction, when Blair became a Blair-Thing, how inexplicable it is that Evan (noted movie expert) was actually introduced to this movie by Anthony (noted guy who is on this podcast and watches all of the movies minutes before the podcast), and whether its more important to bring back the dodo or the saying "gone the way of the dodo". Spoiler alert, its all about the saying. If you enjoy this, make sure to like us and suscribe on ITunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts and anywhere else you can find us! Also shout out to Kaz Araki for editing this "thing", it's really some"thing"! Chandru Ravindran Website: https://pointlessrewind.com Twitter: @PointlessRewind Anthony Ryan Twitter: @xlerated Instagram: @xleration Erik Sverdlov Website: https://www.eriksverdlov.com/ Twitter: @ErikSverdlov Instagram: @ErikSverdlov Evan Staats Website: https://dinosaureyelidsnj.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dinosaureyelids/

    Episode 13 - Pointlessly Rewinding Jaws

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 82:30


    Check out Episode 13 where we pointlessly rewind through Jaws and see how long it takes to become clear that this is Chandru's favorite movie!  Listen as we discuss maybe the finest trio of characters ever, whether the shark gets unfairly bashed for looking fake, why Jaws isn't just a "shark movie" (though Eric keeps arguing this point so he is this close to being kicked off the podcast), and whether talking about Jaws being Chandru's first method of flirting back in elementary school led to any success (it decidedly did not).  If you enjoy this, make sure to like us and suscribe on ITunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts and anywhere else you can find us!   Chandru Ravindran  Website: https://pointlessrewind.com  Twitter: @PointlessRewind  Anthony Ryan  Twitter: @xlerated  Instagram: @xleration   Erik Sverdlov Website: https://www.eriksverdlov.com/  Twitter: @ErikSverdlov Instagram: @ErikSverdlov Evan Staats  Website:  https://dinosaureyelidsnj.com/   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/dinosaureyelids/  

    Episode 12 - Pointlessly Rewinding Judge Dredd

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 62:49


    Check out Episode 12 where we pointlessly rewind through 1995's Judge Dredd.  This is a major milestone as this is the first episode that proves that Chandru wasn't full of crap when he claimed this podcast would be about any movies from the group's pasts, not just movies he likes.  But more importantly, its Scot's first episode!  Behold as we discuss Stallone and his gloriously incomprehensible one-liners, an amazing Alan Silvestri score, a less than amazing plot, unnecessary cleavage, terrible CGI that somehow didn't turn Eric off from the movie, and Eric inexplicably claiming that 2012's Dredd could be an episode of The Wire. If you enjoy this, make sure to like us and suscribe on ITunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts and anywhere else you can find us!   Created and Directed By: Chandru Ravindran  Website: https://pointlessrewind.com  Twitter: @PointlessRewind  Music, Production, and Logo By: Anthony Ryan  Twitter: @xlerated  Instagram: @xleration   Beloved Friend: Erik Sverdlov Website: https://www.eriksverdlov.com/  Twitter: @ErikSverdlov Instagram: @ErikSverdlov Equally Beloved Friend:  Scot Ellebracht

    Episode 11 - Pointlessly Rewinding Die Hard 2: Die Harder

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 60:50


    Check out Episode 11 where we pointlessly rewind through Die Hard 2!  Listen in as we discuss such weighty topics such as whether Die Hard 2 is an underrated sequel, John McClane's newfound teleportation skills, some incredible and elaborate action scenes, whether or not the skits for this podcast need to make sense, and how Colonel Stewart's nude martial arts convinced one of us to start watching Cobra Kai for some reason. If you enjoy this, make sure to like us and suscribe on ITunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts and anywhere else you can find us!  Created and Directed By: Chandru Ravindran  Website: https://pointlessrewind.com  Twitter: @PointlessRewind Music, Production, and Logo By: Anthony Ryan  Twitter: @xlerated  Instagram: @xleration  Beloved Friend: Erik Sverdlov Website: https://www.eriksverdlov.com/  Twitter: @ErikSverdlov Instagram: @ErikSverdlov

    Episode 10 - Pointlessly Rewinding Rush Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 67:33


    Check out Episode 10 where we pointlessly rewind through 1998's Rush Hour! Can a podcast about neurotically rewatching movies over and over actually work when the host had only seen the movie once? Should it work?? If you can get past that, then enjoy it as we discuss Jackie Chan's foray into Hollywood, whether Chris Tucker's character is actually likeable, whether a movie like this needs a plot, the awesome chemistry between the leads, and whether Soo Yung deserved a fate more like Harry Ellis from Die Hard. If you enjoy this, make sure to like us and suscribe on ITunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts and anywhere else you can find us! Creator, Host, and Bad Skit Writer: Chandru Ravindran, Website: https://pointlessrewind.com, Twitter: @PointlessRewind Music, Production, Artwork and Logo By: Anthony Ryan, Twitter: @xlerated, Instagram: @xleration Third Wheel/Dear Friend: Erik Sverdlov, Website: https://www.eriksverdlov.com, Twitter: @ErikSverdlov, Instagram: @ErikSverdlov

    Episode 9 - Pointlessly Rewinding Die Hard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 74:42


    Check out Episode 9 where we pointlessly rewind through 1988's Die Hard! Join us as we discuss the effectiveness of John McClane, the ruthlessness of Hans Gruber, the incredible pacing of the movie, the theory that Argyle may be caught in an Interstellarish time warp in Nakatomi's garage, and how thankful we are that Al didn't follow up shooting Karl by blasting Argyle away as well. If you enjoy this, make sure to like us and suscribe on ITunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts and anywhere else you can find us! Created and Directed By: Chandru Ravindran Website: https://pointlessrewind.com Twitter: @PointlessRewind Music, Production, and Logo By: Anthony Ryan Twitter: @xlerated Instagram: @xleration Artwork by: Erik Sverdlov Website: https://www.eriksverdlov.com/ Twitter: @ErikSverdlov Instagram: @ErikSverdlov

    Episode 8 - Pointlessly Rewinding Halloween

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 84:40


    Happy Halloween! To celebrate, check out our latest episode as we delve into the 1978 classic Halloween! Enjoy as we discuss the terrifying aura of Michael Myers, while also wondering aloud if the movie would have been better off had the killer been Jason's mother. Delve into our thoughts on Donald Pleasance's Dr. Loomis and how he brings a level of sophistication to the movie, all while also just being a "pleasance" to watch. And of course, just hear us rave about this seminal movie and how suspense seems to be an afterthought these days. If you enjoy this, make sure to like us and suscribe on ITunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts and anywhere else you can find us! Created and Directed By: Chandru Ravindran Website: https://pointlessrewind.com Twitter: @LzyNThoughtless Music, Production, and Logo By: Anthony Ryan Twitter: @xlerated Instagram: @xleration Artwork by: Erik Sverdlov Website: https://www.eriksverdlov.com/ Twitter: @ErikSverdlov Instagram: @ErikSverdlov Guest: Evan Staats https://dinosaureyelidsnj.com/

    Episode 7 - Pointlessly Ranking the Original Indiana Jones Trilogy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 53:50


    Check out Episode 7 where we pointlessly rewind through previous podcast episodes and rank the original Indiana Jones trilogy! Join us as we discuss Indy's unshaven face from Raiders, rubbing shoulders with Mola Ram in high society over cocktails, and whether or not Eric's blood sugar drops perilously low when ranking movies. If you enjoy this, make sure to like us and suscribe on ITunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts and anywhere else you can find us! Created and Directed By: Chandru Ravindran Website: https://pointlessrewind.com Twitter: @LzyNThoughtless Music, Production, and Logo By: Anthony Ryan Twitter: @xlerated Instagram: @xleration Artwork by: Erik Sverdlov Website: https://www.eriksverdlov.com/ Twitter: @ErikSverdlov Instagram: @ErikSverdlov

    Episode 6 - Pointlessly Rewinding Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 88:01


    Check out Episode 6 where we pointlessly rewind through Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade! Join us as we discuss Indiana Jones' reconciliation with his father, whether this movie would have been better off with the X-rated version where Indiana Jones romances Henry Jones Sr., the uselessness of turning Marcus Brody from a respected mentor figure for Indy into a clown, the incompetence of the Brotherhood of the Crusiform Sword group in this movie, and the pointlessness of having a clue about a penitent man needing to kneel before God when the booby trap also requires rolling past God in order to survive the test. If you enjoy this, make sure to like us and suscribe on ITunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts and anywhere else you can find us! Created and Directed By: Chandru Ravindran Website: https://pointlessrewind.com Twitter: @LzyNThoughtless Music, Production, and Logo By: Anthony Ryan Twitter: @xlerated Instagram: @xleration Artwork by: Erik Sverdlov Website: https://www.eriksverdlov.com/ Twitter: @ErikSverdlov Instagram: @ErikSverdlov

    Episode 5 - Pointlessly Rewinding Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 80:27


    Check out Episode 5 where we pointlessly rewind through Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom! Things couldn't be more pointless as we discuss one of the most action-heavy climaxes in cinematic history, whether Short Round would have been better off being called Tall Square, why the Thuggee Cult who has access to guns, swords, and voodoo choose to send one assassin with a rope to kill Indiana Jones, and why Steven Spielberg would choose two decidedly non-Indian individuals who had visited India as his Indian experts when writing this movie. If you enjoy this, make sure to like us and suscribe on ITunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts and anywhere else you can find us! Created and Directed By: Chandru Ravindran Website: https://pointlessrewind.com Twitter: @LzyNThoughtless Music, Production, and Logo By: Anthony Ryan Twitter: @xlerated Instagram: @xleration Artwork by: Erik Sverdlov Website: https://www.eriksverdlov.com/ Twitter: @ErikSverdlov Instagram: @ErikSverdlov

    Episode 4 - Pointlessly Rewinding Raiders of the Lost Ark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 72:45


    Welcome back to Pointless Rewind as we dive into Raiders of the Lost Ark! Notable points of discussion: -How does Indy fit his entire group trekking through South America into Jaques' tiny plane? -Whether or not Ronald Lacey's face was actually melted at the end of production. -Eric's hatred for national park signage. -The propensity for typecasting monkeys as villains. If you enjoy this, make sure to like us and suscribe on ITunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts and anywhere else you can find us! Created and Directed By: Chandru Ravindran Website: https://pointlessrewind.com Twitter: @LzyNThoughtless Music, Production, and Logo By: Anthony Ryan Twitter: @xlerated Instagram: @xleration Artwork by: Erik Sverdlov Website: https://www.eriksverdlov.com/ Twitter: @ErikSverdlov Instagram: @ErikSverdlov

    Episode 3 - Pointlessly Rewinding Jurassic Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 62:06


    Welcome back to Pointless Rewind as this time, life finds a way to get us to rewind through Jurassic Park! Some highlights of our discussion: -Is John Hammond a good person? -Whether the movie caters too much towards kids -Awkward silences between hosts -Whether Ian Malcolm is a brilliant mathematician or an attention whore -Whether Jurassic Park is masterful at building up its tension or if its a bit poorly paced -The fact that an hour long podcast manages to squeeze in about 5 seconds of discussion on Alan Grant, aka the main character. If you like us, make sure to like us and suscribe on ITunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts and anywhere else you can find us! Created and Directed By: Chandru Ravindran Website: https://pointlessrewind.com Twitter: @LzyNThoughtless Music, Production, and Logo By: Anthony Ryan Twitter: @xlerated Instagram: @xleration Artwork by: Erik Sverdlov Website: https://www.eriksverdlov.com/ Twitter: @ErikSverdlov Instagram: @ErikSverdlov

    Episode 2 - Pointlessly Rewinding Terminator 2: Judgement Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 74:43


    Welcome back to Pointless Rewind as we rewind our way through Terminator 2: Judgement Day! Check us out and suscribe at iTunes and Spotify if you like some of the following discussions: -The T-800 in Terminator vs the T-1000 in Terminator 2 -potholes vs holes in the pot -Is this the movie with the most unexpected licks in cinematic history? -Arnold Schwartzenneger's stardom -A rant about CGI in current movies -Why the T-1000 felt pain while dying while the T-800 was cool as a cucumber Created and Directed By: Chandru Ravindran Website: https://pointlessrewind.com Twitter: @LzyNThoughtless Music and Production By: Anthony Ryan Twitter: @xlerated Instagram: @xleration Visual Design by: Erik Sverdlov Website: https://www.eriksverdlov.com/ Twitter: @ErikSverdlov Instagram: @ErikSverdlov

    Episode 1 - Pointlessly Rewinding The Terminator

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 90:12


    Howdy folks, this is the first episode of a podcast dedicated to rehashing pop culture from our pasts. Today we discuss The Terminator! Below are some highlights of our discussion: -The Terminator: horror, action, or sci-fi? -Arnold Schwarzenegger's acting prowess -the merits of garbage people -The incredible pacing and efficiency of the movie -Whether Kyle Reese's performance in this movie is the underdog story of the year -What to do when an Austrian bodybuilding cyborg sidles up to you in a club -How this movie was created by John Cameron and it's similarities to James Wick Created and Directed By: Chandru Ravindran Website: https://pointlessrewind.com Twitter: @LzyNThoughtless Music and Production By: Anthony Ryan Twitter: @xlerated Instagram: @xleration Photography/Visual Effects by: Erik Sverdlov Website: https://www.eriksverdlov.com/ Twitter: @ErikSverdlov Instagram: @ErikSverdlov

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