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Small Beans


    • Jun 4, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 8m AVG DURATION
    • 665 EPISODES

    4.9 from 949 ratings Listeners of Small Beans that love the show mention: swaim, cracked, coen brothers, bridgett, cohen brothers, abe, beans, pit, variety of shows, variety of content, keep the content coming, content creators, dinosaurs, frame, podcast network, ear holes, tales, fixed, great series, bros.


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    The Small Beans podcast is a treasure trove of smart, funny, and entertaining content. From deep dives into movies to insightful discussions on various topics, this podcast has something for everyone. The hosts are incredibly talented and their chemistry shines through in every episode. They bring a genuine sense of humor and warmth to each conversation, making it easy to get hooked on their shows. Whether you're a fan of pop culture, video games, or just great storytelling, this podcast delivers.

    One of the best aspects of The Small Beans podcast is the variety of shows they offer. From Tales from the Pit to The Coen Brothers Brothers, there is a wide range of topics and genres covered. This ensures that there's always something new and interesting to listen to. Additionally, the hosts are incredibly knowledgeable in their respective fields and provide deep insights into various subjects. Their passion for what they do is infectious and makes for an engaging listening experience.

    However, there may be some instances where certain hosts come off as arrogant or contrarian in their discussions. While this can occasionally detract from the overall enjoyment of an episode, it doesn't overshadow the talent and expertise that these individuals bring to the table. It's simply a matter of personal preference and not necessarily indicative of the podcast as a whole.

    In conclusion, The Small Beans podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking intelligent conversation paired with humor and wit. The diverse range of shows ensures that there's always something interesting to delve into, while the talented hosts bring their A-game every time. Despite any minor flaws that may arise from personal preferences, this podcast delivers fantastic content that will keep listeners engaged and entertained for hours on end.



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    870. Kings of King: Cat's Eye

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 68:13


    This episode covers 1985's Cat's Eye, an anthology of three stories: “Quitters, Inc,” “The Ledge,” and “General.” Two stories about humans being horrible and one story about a tiny goober being horrible. Michael and Abe are there. You're there. It's the podcast. Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    867. See You Space Podboys - Session #10: Ganymede Elegy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 46:30


    Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about session #10, Ganymede Elegy. Jet sees an old flame. 3, 2, 1. Let's jam. Features: Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    865. Rough Stuff: Friendship Break Ups

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 68:32


    Sarah and Bridgett unpack how we've all been a shitty friend, or had one. Let's discuss the grief-stained complex machinations of just wanting to move on from one another. Sit down and enjoy the cool bath of affirmations of kindness and forgiveness. Rough Stuff: https://twitter.com/roughstuffpod Email us your horrible tales: roughstuffpod@gmail.com Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    863. Inside Dads: The Rock, and Other Action Films

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 100:35


    Our limited series with co-hosts Abe Epperson and David Bell digs deep into the internet meme of the “dad movie.” We can all probably name a dad movie, but can we isolate the tropes that really make this a bona fide film genre? Let's find out! Features: Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social David Bell: https://bsky.app/profile/moviehooligan.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    862. Frame Rate: What The Electric State Says About Capitalism and Art

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 57:44


    The boys watched The Electric State (2025) which recently premiered on Netflix. It's almost a state of the union of how America bottles up revolution and sells it back to us in corporate packages. Is this detrimental to art? Is the commoditization of art bad? Or is it just an American enterprise that creates fun films that pass the time? Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    861. At What Age Do You Show Your Kid Little Mermaid? (Frame Rate)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 56:51


    First off, apologies for the flutter in Abe's voice. It's not a recording error, he's just so moved by the conversation he is on the brink of tears. 1989's Little Mermaid is the movie! Abe and Michael talk about the songs, the illogical characters, the backward attempt at progressiveness of the tale, and the importance of the film. Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    855. See You Space Podboys - Session #9: Jamming with Edward

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 47:42


    Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about session #9, Jamming with Edward. Our last Bebop crew member has arrived. 3, 2, 1. Let's jam. Features: Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    854. Shooting Threes: Paddington 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 72:21


    Bridgett and Sarah continue their dive into the Paddington trilogy. They discuss the internet hype, the feel-goodery-ness of it all, and what releasing a bear into the wild might do to the great city of London. Spread it onto your ears like so much marmalade. Features: Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweets Sarah Griffith: https://www.tiktok.com/@sk_griffith Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    851. Kings of King: The Monkey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 69:18


    Today it's 2025's The Monkey, directed by Osgood Perkins. When the monkey stops beating his drum at the end of this episode, Abe and Michael unceremoniously explode into a fine blood mist. Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    848. Escape from the Multicurse: The Cloverfield Paradox

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 59:00


    Our three co-hosts are stuck in the multiverse and need to get back to their home universe. Clearly, the only way to do that is to explore our cultural obsession with multiverses, alternate timelines and parallel worlds, and tie it all into a conversation about post-modern art, pop culture, and the lessons these stories teach us. Also, each episode, one of them is an asshole who will probably sabotage the whole thing. This week we discuss 2018's The Cloverfield Paradox! Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    845. See You Space Podboys - Session #8: Waltz for Venus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 47:20


    Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about session #8, Waltz for Venus. The one with the healing plant. 3, 2, 1. Let's jam. Features: Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    842. Frame Rate: Airplane! (Feat. David Bell)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 58:05


    Michael, Abe, and Dave sit down with the classic Airplane! (1980) to discuss the longevity, jokes per minute, and type of comedy you see in the film that was once voted “funniest movie of all time” by someone somewhere, I don't know. Features: David Bell: https://bsky.app/profile/moviehooligan.bsky.social Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    839. Frame Rate: Total Recall (1990) (Feat. DJ Wooldridge)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 58:28


    Amidst the fog of 2025, three men recollect and review a film shot 35 years previous. DJ Wooldridge joins us to discuss the unique dystopia that is the classic Total Recall. Verhoeven, Schwarzenegger, and a tiny little krang take center for this one. Check out and support DJ's comic: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/djtalkstrash/dangerboi?ref=1pazbm Features: DJ Wooldridge: https://bsky.app/profile/djtalkstrash.bsky.social Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    837. Kings of King: Needful Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 74:29


    KOK is back! It's time for KOK! This episode Abe and Mike discuss the 1993 drama Needful Things with Max Von Sydow and Ed Harris! It's the one where the devil sells you things and makes a town fall into chaos! Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    834. See You Space Podboys - Session #7: Heavy Metal Queen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 43:01


    Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about session #7, Heavy Metal Queen. The space trucker one. 3, 2, 1. Let's jam. Features: Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    833. Shooting Threes: Paddington

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 62:39


    Ah Heck! It's back! Your favorite basketball themed, trilogy talkin' co-hosts Bridgett and Sarah are back! They decided to cover a new trilogy. This time, it's that feel-good furball that boosts your optimism for humanity: Paddington. Features: Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweets Sarah Griffith: https://www.tiktok.com/@sk_griffith Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    828. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: Shut Up and Watch This Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 69:32


    The hosts each bring a film that the other will just sit down and watch because they say so, dammit. Maggie sold a show to Nebula! Adam's girlfriend broke into his house to decorate! Email us suggestions for episodes at magsandganz@gmail.com. We'll be sending out a poll for the next episode soon! Features: Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Maggie Mae Fish: https://bsky.app/profile/maggiemaefish.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    830. 1Upsmanship - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 53:32


    Swaim and Ganser once again cover the Call of Duty series. This time it's the 2024 installment Black Ops 6. They discuss the story, the game mechanics, and what if anything separates it from other titles in the series. Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    827. Frame Rate: Rosemary's Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 52:42


    Michael recently had a child! So he thought it'd be fun to watch Rosemary's Baby with his newborn and this is the result. Abe decides to take us on an art history lesson for some reason. Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    825. See You Space Podboys - Session #6: Sympathy for the Devil

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 49:57


    Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about session #6, Sympathy for the Devil. The immortal kid one. 3, 2, 1. Let's jam. Features: Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    823. Ander's Sons: The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 79:01


    Our deep dive of Wes Anderson and P.T. Anderson continues: this time we discuss the 2024 anthology film The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More. Michael and Abe discuss Wes Anderson's distinctive style, themes, and characters. Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    822. Escape from the Multicurse: The Thirteenth Floor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 52:33


    Our three co-hosts are stuck in the multiverse and need to get back to their home universe. Clearly, the only way to do that is to explore our cultural obsession with multiverses, alternate timelines and parallel worlds, and tie it all into a conversation about post-modern art, pop culture, and the lessons these stories teach us. Also, each episode, one of them is an asshole who will probably sabotage the whole thing. This week we discuss 1999's The Thirteenth Floor! Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    817. See You Space Podboys - Session #5: Ballad of Fallen Angels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 56:40


    Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about session #5, Ballad of Fallen Angels . 3, 2, 1. Let's jam. Features: Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    816. Inside Dads: The Edge, and Other Survival Thrillers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 67:48


    Our limited series with co-hosts Abe Epperson and David Bell digs deep into the internet meme of the “dad movie.” We can all probably name a dad movie, but can we isolate the tropes that really make this a bona fide film genre? Let's find out! Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/abethemighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    810. Tales from the Pit: Mask Off (Feat. Jessica Ellis)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 70:29


    Director/Flirt Jessica Ellis stops by the pit to discuss the protean effects of long COVID and the seeming programmed mentality toward sickness we all share (and how that changes over time). Features: Jessica Ellis: https://bsky.app/profile/baddestmamajama.bsky.social Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Music by Abe Epperson. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

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    807. See You Space Podboys - Session #4: Gateway Shuffle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 42:10


    Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about session #4, Gateway Shuffle . 3, 2, 1. Let's jam. Features: Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    809. 1Upsmanship: GOTY 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 57:47


    An episode one year in the making: the official 1Upsmanship 2024 Game of the Year episode. Michael and Adam each present their list of this year's top games. Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    803. Ander's Sons: Asteroid City

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 62:38


    Our deep dive of Wes Anderson and P.T. Anderson continues: this time we discuss the 2023 film Asteroid City which follows a town ensemble as they witness first contact. Michael and Abe discuss Wes Anderson's distinctive style, themes, and characters. Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    801. Tales from the Pit: The Weight is a Gift (Feat. Anny and John)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 139:14


    Anny and John Liot graciously share their miscarriage story with Michael to complete his series on childbirth and childrearing. Losing a baby during pregnancy is one of the more common nightmare scenarios modern humans undergo, so we may as well talk about it and see if that helps. This is a rough one - features asshole doctors and systemic failures throughout. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/im-glad-you-exist/id1506468558 Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Music by Davey Francis. Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

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    799. Escape from the Multicurse: Turtles Forever

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 51:35


    Our three co-hosts are stuck in the multiverse and need to get back to their home universe. Clearly, the only way to do that is to explore our cultural obsession with multiverses, alternate timelines and parallel worlds, and tie it all into a conversation about post-modern art, pop culture, and the lessons these stories teach us. Also, each episode, one of them is an asshole who will probably sabotage the whole thing. This week we discuss 2009's Turtles Forever! Make sure to stick around until the end! You get a free listen to a track on Michael's new album which you can purchase at our Patreon shop! Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    795. See You Space Podboys - Session #3: Honky Tonk Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 46:58


    Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about Faye Valentine and session #3, Honky Tonk Women. 3, 2, 1. Let's jam. Features: Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    794. Frame Rate: Kill Me Now (2012)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 64:26


    We want to thank Ken M. for donating to our movie Papa Bear! At his request, we recorded a Frame Rate discussing our first attempt at indie filmmaking some 15 years ago. If you haven't seen it, it's available on Plex (for free), as well as Youtube and Amazon Prime. We talk about the struggles and blessings of making a movie with an ultra-micro budget as well as what it was like on set day to day with an ensemble of talented sketch comedians! Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    796. Tools of the Tirade. by MS Wərd

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 15:11


    Full album available at https://www.patreon.com/c/smallbeans/shop.

    793. Costumes & Cretins - Episode 3: Two Ghostfaces & A Pennywise

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 77:59


    Michael Swaim wrote a short Dungeons & Dragons campaign for his buds Starline Hodge, Abe Epperson, and David Bell. They basically know as much as you do, so we recorded it and here it is. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Starline Hodge: https://twitter.com/starlinex Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    786. Ander's Sons: The French Dispatch

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 87:10


    Our deep dive of Wes Anderson and P.T. Anderson continues: this time we discuss the 2021 film The French Dispatch which details the last days of a dead magazine editor. Michael and Abe discuss Wes Anderson's distinctive style, themes, and characters. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    788. Tales from the Pit: Codystic Fibranksis (Feat. Cody Franks)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 75:45


    Michael meets with Cody Franks of the Least Haunted pod and Seqoidea to discuss life through the lens of his Cystic Fibrosis. Opens with the short story "run|time" voiced by Michael and Hana Michels of Spark Creative Coaching. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Cody Franks: https://www.leasthaunted.com/ Hana Michels: https://twitter.com/hanamichels Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    789. Costumes & Cretins - Episode 2: A Goblin Fight & A Shop

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 67:55


    Michael Swaim wrote a short Dungeons & Dragons campaign for his buds Starline Hodge, Abe Epperson, and David Bell. They basically know as much as you do, so we recorded it and here it is. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Starline Hodge: https://twitter.com/starlinex Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    783. Escape from the Multicurse: 12 Monkeys

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 60:17


    Our three co-hosts are stuck in the multiverse and need to get back to their home universe. Clearly, the only way to do that is to explore our cultural obsession with multiverses, alternate timelines and parallel worlds, and tie it all into a conversation about post-modern art, pop culture, and the lessons these stories teach us. Also, each episode, one of them is an asshole who will probably sabotage the whole thing. This week we discuss 1995's 12 Monkeys! Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    785. Costumes & Cretins: Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 63:09


    A spooky themed D&D show?! Releasing on Halloween? 10-12 hours of content released for the next 10 weeks?! Small Beans dropping a new show without any warning?!? Michael Swaim wrote a short Dungeons & Dragons campaign for his buds Starline Hodge, Abe Epperson, and David Bell. They basically know as much as you do, so we recorded it and here it is. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Starline Hodge: https://twitter.com/starlinex Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    781. See You Space Podboys - Session #2: Stray Dog Strut

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 44:45


    Oh hey, what's up? Me? Oh, I'm just a new podcast. I'm all about 1998's Cowboy Bebop, the anime. You know, just Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson talking about perhaps the coolest media ever created. You like breaking down each episode and talking about execution and themes? I knew you would. I could just tell you'd like this 26 part, 45 minute podcast. Strap on in. 3, 2, 1. Let's jam. Features: Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    780. Inside Dads: Kiss the Girls, and Other Crime Thrillers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 72:38


    Our limited series with co-hosts Abe Epperson and David Bell digs deep into the internet meme of the “dad movie.” We can all probably name a dad movie, but can we isolate the tropes that really make this a bona fide film genre? Let's find out! Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/abethemighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    775. Frame Rate: I'm A Virgo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 58:56


    Michael Swaim and Abe Epperson sat down and watched the 7 episodes of the limited series I'm A Virgo, directed by Boots Riley. While the story is about a teen sheltered from the world due to his largeness, it becomes a social commentary about growing up Black in America along with the effects of capitalism on American communities. We talk about the impressive technical feats and filmmaking as well as the themes on display by Riley and co. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    774. Beanus Module: Asteroid Blues Watchalong

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 31:38


    Pretty self-explanatory, really.

    773. See You Space Podboys - Session #1: Asteroid Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 44:32


    Oh hey, what's up? Me? Oh, I'm just a new podcast. I'm all about 1998's Cowboy Bebop, the anime. You know, just Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson talking about perhaps the coolest media ever created. You like breaking down each episode and talking about execution and themes? I knew you would. I could just tell you'd like this 26 part, 45 minute podcast. Strap on in. 3, 2, 1. Let's jam. Features: Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    771. Ander's Sons: Licorice Pizza

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 107:34


    Our deep dive of Wes Anderson and P.T. Anderson continues: this time we discuss the 2021 film Licorice Pizza which tells the story of two young people (one of which is very young) falling in love in the 70s. Michael and Abe discuss PT Anderson's distinctive style, themes, and characters. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    768. Escape from the Multicurse: Groundhog Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 60:30


    Our three co-hosts are stuck in the multiverse and need to get back to their home universe. Clearly, the only way to do that is to explore our cultural obsession with multiverses, alternate timelines and parallel worlds, and tie it all into a conversation about post-modern art, pop culture, and the lessons these stories teach us. Also, each episode, one of them is an asshole who will probably sabotage the whole thing. This week we discuss 1993's Groundhog Day! Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    765. Frame Rate: A History of Violence (Feat. Erik Barnes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 61:05


    Writer/Actor Erik Barnes stops by the proverbial small town diner for some yuks and jabberin' with the boys. Yes, we know we covered Road to Perdition last time, and yes, this is another early 2000s gangster movie based on a graphic novel about a man trying to hide his past life from his children. We KNOW. We're doing a thing. Anyway, Erik brings his know-how to the chat and has a kickstarter you should chickity-check. Features: Erik Barnes: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/monstors/monstors-sham-moo-moo-and-sting-cobra-action-figures Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    764. Tales from the Pit: In It (Feat. Brandon and Lisa)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 64:56


    Michael brings on Brandon and Lisa, parents of two children (aged 1 and 3). Michael investigates the daily life and worries of the initial parenting phase. This episode continues the ongoing conversation about Michael and jenn's leap into parenthood, including a huge announcement at the beginning of the pod! Buy Michael's book: https://www.patreon.com/smallbeans/shop Support Small Beans: https://www.patreon.com/smallbeans Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

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    763. Inside Dads: Armageddon, and Other Disaster Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 119:16


    Our limited series with co-hosts Abe Epperson and David Bell digs deep into the internet meme of the “dad movie.” We can all probably name a dad movie, but can we isolate the tropes that really make this a bona fide film genre? Let's find out! Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/abethemighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    760. Ander's Sons: Isle of Dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 80:58


    Our deep dive of Wes Anderson and P.T. Anderson continues: this time we discuss the 2018 film Isle of Dogs which tells the story of a boy who tries to save his dog from a tyrannical cat-cult. Michael and Abe discuss Wes Anderson's distinctive style, themes, and characters. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

    759. Directorpiece Theatre: Blocking Character (The Saint)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 59:32


    Abe Epperson wants to tell you about the holy experience of watching The Saint. He wants to whisper into your ear how a director uses blocking, pacing, and movement to make you understand how awesome the Saint is. I mean, look at Val Kilmer in the above photo. I bet God needed another day of rest after he made that high-tech hunk of disguise. Features: Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

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