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Sneaky Dragon is a weekly comedy broadcast featuring Ian Boothby and David Dedrick.

Ian Boothby and David Dedrick

Vancouver, BC


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    Horse Mysteries Season 7 Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 81:33


    Breakdown! Hello, horse fans and hello, mystery fans, and hello, horse mystery fans! This week, it’s our medical mystery as we hear about the tragic end of the amazing racehorse Ruffian. We’ll hear her incredible Ogden-filled history and the factors that contributed to her catastrophic racing injury. It’s a sad story, but also a triumphant story of a phenomenal racehorse who ran with all her heart to the very end. Thanks for listening. Written and researched by Lezah WilliamsonProduced and edited by David DedrickMusic by Chris Roberts

    Sneaky Dragon Episode 757

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 115:39


    Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast that milks it! This week: no apologies; golden throats; mis-takes; safe as milk; udder madness; teat treat; lunch bagged; eating gingerly; rice is nice; bicycle built for you; see senior; ageless; planned obsolescence; invest in yourself; the Porn State; Macca-mania; strummin’ on the old Mando; Star woes; puppet love; Question of the Week – Sneakers respond; ego bust; prayer travel; Byrne out; sneaky Dagon; dance culture; hive minding; adopt-a-bee; bawdy count; it’s Maritime; bone up; micro-cinema; and, finally, some back chat. Question of the Week: What do you enjoy at meal time that other people may not regularly eat?Sub-question of the Week: Have you ever found something tucked away in an old book?Remember we’ll read your answers during Episode 759! Thanks for listening. Hannah Einbinder’s outrageous takes! Dave’s got it!

    The Fansplainers – The Mandalorian and Grogu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 135:30


    Hello, movie maniacs! This week Mary and David watched The Mandalorian and Grogu – a title that just rolls off the tongue! Disney’s first film entry in the Star Wars franchise in seven years! Well, one thing’s for sure: it’s impossible for it to be worse than The Rise of Skywalker! Mary and David discuss current trend in prestige streaming series, give a quick overview of the Stars Wars film series, are flabbergasted by reactions to the film, Mary draws our attention to the movie trend of the year, and drool over sexy Hutts. Mary finishes the show with her thoughts on The Backrooms. Lots of great films are on the horizon, folks, and we’re going to keep on fansplaining! Thanks for listening!

    Refresh My Memory – 1984: The Year In Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 42:58


    On this episode, Vicky Van and Jason Dedrick are joined by producer Ian Boothby for a special episode of Refresh My Memory remembering the movies of 1984. We’d love to hear some of your favourite films from 1984, and if you want to make a drink for them, even better. We might even try to make it! Produced by Ian BoothbyEdited by Vicky VanTheme song by Chris Roberts

    Sneaky Dragon Episode 756

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 131:58


    Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast that invented continuity errors. This week: live forever; I’m an adult now; the worm turns; Spirit take; up and Atom; devil, devil; bible studies; the gods must be crazy; holy Moses; space is the place; the define one; fiddling while Rome earns; guilt furnishings; you are that temple; continuity eras; service issues; Mr. Crab; CBC and me; Switchback in the day; free content; bad connections; inclusive offer; teach your children; you gotta fight for your right to arty; the path to success; louts and fops; Question of the Week – Sneakers respond; Jaws jabber; museum quality; cut it out; theSnyder cult; religious experience; Kelly girl; Baltimore ravin’; tracks of my tears; and, finally, Sparks! marks. Question of the Week: Where do you find a good sense of community?Sub-question of the Week: Do you pray? Thanks for listening. The opening for Vision On, which contains some early Aardman animation: The inspiration for Switchback, which Ian talks about on his new podcast CBC & Me: To actually see the Anthony Edwards’ impersonation of Princess Diana, you’ll have to follow this link to an Instagram reel. A video of Jordan Peterson frustrating a bunch of know-it-alls like a jerk (AKA the Dunning-Kruger Effect run rampant): And one more Princess Di sketch from SNL UK:

    Horse Mysteries Season 7 Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 49:43


    Dash for Cash Hello, horse fans and hello, mystery fans, and hello, horse mystery fans! This week, we look at a local bricklayer who built up a multi-million dollar Quarter Horse racing enterprise with a string of wildly successful horses, a 140-acre farm in Oklahoma, and three private jets. Sound too good to be true? Let Lezah tell you all the gritty details of drugs, murder sprees and epic money laundering in a story she is calling Dash for Cash or Operation Take Back America! Thanks for listening. Written and researched by Lezah WilliamsonProduced and edited by David DedrickMusic by Chris Roberts

    CBC & Me Episode 1 – Switchback

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 24:13


    When I was a thirteen year-old boy, I went through some changes. Publicly. With the help of a public broadcaster. CBC & Me is my memory-based podcast of those events. Switchback T-Shirt Andrew Cochrane and Colin Mochrie on Switchback WARNING: This episode takes place in the 1980s. Screenshot If you have any memories of the CBC at that time, please write a comment below or by email to this link! Written and produced by Ian BoothbyEdited by Vicky VanTheme song by Chris Roberts Ross Shafer and Pat Bullard on Downtown Saturday Night

    Sneaky Dragon Episode 755

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2026 143:49


    Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast that approves of cat naps! This week: nap sack; red eye express; mock duck; inappropriating culture; unfunny animals; beep, beep; coyote smugly; all rhyme, no reason; road rundown; blog jam; Gold Key to the kingdom; from M to M; Blabber blab; Morris major; super zeroes; disgusting innards; kink shaming; becoming Bugs; Tex mix; the voice squad; TV talked out; Sullivan’s travails; older audiences; John, Paul, George and Ringo’s mother; vocal yokel; immaterial boy; Short subjects; gag order; Live docs; set ups; cheap laughs; conversation pieces; Question of the Week – Sneakers respond; Flannel countdown; late night line ups; no guru; King Colbert; Dune sayer; bumper special; the bone temper; and, finally, sad end. Question of the Week: What adaptation is better than the original?Sub-question of the Week: What is something that was better than you expected it to be? Thanks for listening. Department of Esprit d’EscalierIt’s hard to think of witty remarks all the time during the show, but The Gruesomes should have been called The Gravestones in their appearances on The Flinstones. That’s all. Will Ferrell on Second Chance Theatre: A musical montage of SNL moments: For your viewing pleasure, Looney Tunes in good old-fashioned black and white: The many of voices of Howard Morris on The Flinstones:

    The Fansplainers – The Sheep Detectives

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 93:01


    Hello, movie maniacs! This week Mary and David watched The Sheep Detectives – a wonderful blend of live action and animation that is funny, heartfelt and exciting with a very good mystery at the centre of the film. It’s one of those well-written film that attracts a lot of talented people to be part of the project – the cast is a veritable who’s who of excellent comedy performers. Oh sure, we could tell you that this movie is a shear delight. Or say “Ewe will love it!”, but we’re not going to stoop to those sorts of sheep tactics! Not sure what to think of the film. Well, pull the wool out your ears and let Mary and David fansplain it for you! Thanks for listening.

    Sneaky Dragon Episode 754

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 140:42


    Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the sounds of silence! This week: a moment of silence; the golden years; bumble fumble; the Hostess with the moistest; back-handled compliment; picking at scabs; don’t have a Cowell, man; between two buns; hamburger relish; cover up; it’s all relatives; for Pete’s sake; Image nation; Silvestri connection; Valentino drag; spinal crap; blood confusion; exo trip; H.I.V. mind; the whole Hawk; war weary; problem drinker; Short film; subjective failure; tomato, tometer; ‘Balls up; Moranis mania; Question of the Week; cereal-ized; Fie on FIFA; soccer to me; re-Heated; hail Scotland; top of the world to you; puzzling video games; Marxist; Tetris offensive; DO feed the bears; Jennifer’s body; narration out; bachelor brother; and, finally, cool pool. Question of the Week: What is your favourite talk show? Who is your favourite host?Sub-question of the Week: What’s your favourite documentary? Thanks for listening. Martin Short reunites with David Steinberg: Mint Moranis: Rick Moranis channels Hank Snow: Sneaky Dragon’s most discussed movie is not Star Wars: I’m on the top of the world!

    Horse Mysteries Season 7 Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 60:21


    Shooting of the Century Hello, horse fans and hello, mystery fans, and hello, horse mystery fans! Welcome to Season Seven of your favourite horse-based true crime podcast! This week, we go way back to the 1950’s where an infamous shooting takes place among New York’s ultra-rich horsey set. Was it a case of mistaken identity or a devious murder plot? Lezah unwinds the twisted strands of this sordid tale of death by misadventure, drug addiction, madness, suicide and overbearing mothers. Thanks for listening. Produced and edited by David DedrickMusic by Chris Roberts

    Sneaky Dragon Episode 753

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 141:39


    Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast that invented awkward pauses! This week: the show’s over it; coffee achiever; Wheeler man; crime an punishment; extra texture; liver and let liver; in the frame; moonshine kingdom; under revue; club foot; stage tested; torture artist effect; mysterious mystery author; live, live, laugh; tea bagged; Mr. Beast; holy your horses; lesser sequels; death by space adventure; ex-stink-tion event; working actors; love shag; that Jones boy; the golden fowl; how to train your wagon; Question of the Week – Sneakers respond; action lacked; this spud’s for you; Guide for life; and, finally, making rabies. Question of the Week: What’s your favourite live-action Disney film?Sub-question of the Week: What’s video game hooked you? Thanks for listening. Department of Links: Interested in all this The Great Eastern talk? Well, follow this link for the magic of radio!

    The Fansplainers – Mother Mary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 122:35


    Hello, movie maniacs! If you find yourself in times of trouble, Mother Mary may be the soothing blast of surreality you need. The newest film from David Lowery – the talented writer-director who has managed to straddle the line between personal and commercial films with some success. Starring Anne Hathaway as pop diva Mother Mary whose success has reduced her creative vision to routine, who seeks healing from her former friend and costumer Sam (Michaela Coel). Naturally the two must confront a ghostly presence that has entwined itself in their lives. The movie also features some fine acting from Hunter Schafer and FKA Twigs, and songs by Charlie XCX and Jack Antonoff sung by Miss Hathaway herself. Can Lowery successfully merge a stage drama with a glossy music video? Well, let Dave and Mary fansplain it for you! Finally, Mary has some thoughts about The Drama with Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, as a couple whose marriage plans are knocked askew by an explosive revelation, and Super Mario Galaxy. Thanks for listening.

    Refresh My Memory – Beverly Hills Cop

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 35:38


    Judge not lest ye be Judge Reinhold. I think it says that somewhere in the Bible or maybe Robert McKee’s Story. Anyhoo, Vicky Van, Eric Fell and Jason Dedrick are back to talk about their memories of 1984’s Beverly Hills Cop. Will they forget to talk about Bronson Pinchot? Don’t be ridiculous. As a nod to Pinchot’s Serge, the hosts enjoy an Espresso Martini with Lemon. Also since it’s a buddy movie, they will also dine on A & W Buddy Burgers. But we’re just Neutron Dancing around the real issue, did they make a tribute drink? Yes! The Banana in the Tailpipe. Want to make it? Add to blender: One cup of milk (dairy or otherwise) One half cup of ice One banana (ideally frozen) One ounce of Kahlua Blend, pour into a tumbler and garnish with a slice of banana Review from producer’s wife: Totally awesome. Like visiting a mall in the ’80s and getting a better version of an Orange Julius. If you make The Banana in the Tailpipe or, better yet, make up a drink of your own, please send a picture to sneakyd@sneakydragon.com by following this link! Even if you don’t, we’d still love to hear from you. Also let us know what you think of the show and if you have any suggestions for future films. Produced by Ian BoothbyEdited by Vicky VanTheme song by Chris Roberts

    Sneaky Dragon Episode 752

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2026 114:51


    Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast that pulls its own pork! This week: joke of the year; write offs; dying from laughter; size matters; just for Hicks; sweet and sour; deli cat; in the pocket; Byrne notice; pro-fic; the white pages; Webster!; tits on a plane; if you know, Juno; cancer frolics; grin and bear it; accept all cookies; Post it; tasteless jokes; flattery-powered; flower power; spit takes; Brit takes; radio daze; tales calculated for Spence; coffee clutch; youthless; body trouble; the creep keepers; flavourless jokes; Question of the Week – Sneakers respond; pony baloney; strip mining; method man; pizza party; water mismanagement; Gorgu-covered; and, finally, eyes on cinéma. Question of the Week: What’s your favourite radio show?Sub-question of the Week: What’s your favourite side (to a meal!)? Thanks for listening. Thinking you’d like to order that crazy John Byrne project X-Men: Elsewhen, you can pre-order it here or perhaps you’d prefer to pre-order Ian and Pia’s new graphic novel Frostbite instead! Norm MacDonald’s Sam Kinison story told through the miracle of animation: That series of Nescafé ads featuring Sharon Maughan and Anthony Stewart Head:

    Horse Mysteries Season 7 Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 43:30


    FOLLOW THE MONEY Hello, horse fans and hello, mystery fans, and hello, horse mystery fans! Welcome to Season Seven of your favourite horse-based true crime podcast! This week, nefarious goings on at a New Mexico racetrack involving fake horse trainers, suspended horse trainers, and the flagrant drugging of innocent horses. It’s scandalous! This is the first time Dave has ever experienced ‘roid rage! Thanks for listening. Produced and edited by David DedrickMusic by Chris Roberts

    Sneaky Dragon Episode 751

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026 134:22


    Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast that enjoys itself! This week: to be or not to be; a turn of the shrew; the Izzard and I; the drugs don’t work; police story; dick lover; teenage depression; a Mac for all seasons; put a Bo on it; Blanks out; maple leaf rag; urine trouble now; car care; for Lorne; drug it off; dumb fun; Catherine the great; get him to the Creek; picky, picky, picky; el boo; the dawn of creation; drawing to an end; let me entertain me; without a trace; in classroom training; peeing with the stars; Question of the Week – Sneakers respond; twat’s happening?!?!; too late, baby; courting failure; vertigo limit; good jeans; and finally, Mr. Robinson. Question of the Week: Whom would you like to see a documentary about?Sub-question of the Week: What is your hobby and when did you start it? Thanks for listening. That unused Ditko cover for Amazing Fantasy #15: Early Lorne: About the man himself: If you really want to hear it (and I don’t know why you would): When all the world comes to your town:

    The Fansplainers – Ella McCay

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 138:29


    Hello, movie maniacs! On this episode, Dave and Mary talk about James L. Brooks newest (and maybe last?) film Ella McCay – an existential crisis/family trauma movie presented in the guise of a rom-com. Brooks’ films are famously meandering, and trade realistic dialogue for sparkling wit. Ella McCay is no exception. The question is…do you like “vibes” movies or don’t you? One of our hosts doesn’t and the other one does. But who? Thanks for listening.

    Sneaky Dragon Episode 750

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 202:50


    Thanks for all your great questions! Be sure to email your address to sneakyd@sneakydragon.com for your free sticker! Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast that questions everything! This week: question time; travel men; Snoopy time; appreciating in value; biblical sense; no-no notations; essential being; in the studio; quotation marks; I ain’t superstitious; the belts, the belts; brilliant disguise; ducks amuck; child’s play; carvin’ copy; obsessive compulsions; stand up guys; relativity; role play; cover bands; flat affect; B.D. eyes; it’ll take a Miracle; bad influences; good taste is timeless; alienated; God only knows; the captain and me; Columbo day; either/or; oversharing; crap rap; for the weirdos; dramatic moments; pulped fiction; cheer heart attack; bulk items; specific rim; Question of the Week – Sneakers respond; Life all over again; caught styling; and, stage delight. Question of the Week: What’s the best prize you’ve ever won?Sub-question of the Week: Did you ever have a “style phase” where you dressed in a particular way, but no longer do? Thanks for listening. Please – if you can – help Matthew publish his graphic novel The Big Soup – Growing Up Autistic by follow this link to Kickstarter! And here is Leif’s Tintin- inspired sketch.

    Refresh My Memory – The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 36:37


    Time for the talking of The Taking of Pelham One Two Three. Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van take you aboard their trains of thought, stopping at 1974. This trip does have snacks including Jell-O 1-2-3. Unfortunately the last package was made 20 years ago. So we did a three layer version of our own with cherry, orange and lemon. If you want to see a commercial for the original though… They also drink a Boozy 1,2,3, by combining Baileys Irish Cream and Sheridan's Original Irish Cream (a two part drink left over from last episode). They even create a tribute drink called the Gesundheit. Want to make it? Put ice in a tumbler Make a “swamp water” mix of Cola, Root Beer and Orange Soda. Add an oz of cheap Whiskey Review from producer’s wife : Like drinking a dare as a teenager in the parking lot of a 7-11. If you make a or, better yet, make up a drink of your own, please send a picture to sneakyd@sneakydragon.com by following this link! Even if you don’t, we’d still love to hear from you. Also let us know what you think of the show and if you have any suggestions for future films. Produced by Ian BoothbyEdited by Vicky VanTheme song by Chris Roberts

    Sneaky Dragon Episode 749

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 133:32


    LAST CALL FOR QUESTIONS FOR OUR FABULOUS LISTENERS’ QUESTIONS EPISODE! MAKE IT A GREAT SHOW BY PARTICIPATING! EVERY QUESTION GETS YOU A CHANCE TO WIN OUR GRAND PRIZE!!! Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast that brought peace to the Middle East! This week: top o’the show; plot on the spot; faked Deans; polyglot; Hazzardous goods; Hawg town; Western weird; heist, heist, baby; file under X; the trouble with Angels; reboot rebut; Klau patrol; Freeze frame; Krypton currency; evil eyes; Heap thrills; infomedians; quiz kids; lovely Lindy; threeple who need people; Question of the Week – Sneakers respond; beets me; gong, gong, gone; square one; Ludwig fan; laughers in a dangerous time; Practice makes perfect TV; on massage; and, finally, fowl prey. Question of the Week: What’s a place you’d like to commit a heist at?Sub-question of the Week: What show needs a reboot? Thanks for listening.

    The Fansplainers – Project Hail Mary

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 158:09


    Hello, movie maniacs! On this episode, Dave and Mary talk about Project Hail Mary. They discuss the careers of the directing team Lord and Miller, as well as the career of screenwriter Drew Goddard. And they talk an awful lot about the movie itself! They also talk about the revival of movie trailers – just when it seemed like they were as dead as a door nail – and reflect back on this year’s Oscars. Finally, they wrap up the show with some quick reviews of Pixar’s newest film, Hoppers, the sequel to the fun thriller Ready or Not, and Mary tastes the Forbidden Fruits starring Lily Reinhardt. Thanks for listening.

    Sneaky Dragon Episode 748

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2026 158:01


    Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast that’s ready for the small time! This week: unevolved; cam boys; poddies, poddies, poddies,; intimacy issues; desk set; fail on, failure; Weir tales; girl power; manos a manos; a touch of class; go along to get along; bully pulpit; feline trouble; tic tic Bloom; rapid eye movement; men on women; aisle of dogs; rat tales; prime cuts; face cards; shock corridor; Family man; bore-y teller; booze clues; Palin comparison; Conan companion; citizen shit; pay to stay ; father’s daze; matricide hustle; the price is wrong, bitch; Question of the Week – Sneakers respond; horse mysteries; soundtracks of our lives; episodic confusion; mail harassment; mushroom bomb; Howie did it; and, finally, cat trick. Question of the Week: What is your favourite game show?Sub-question of the Week: Who is you favourite game show host?Sub-sub-question of the Week: What is your favourite medical show? Thanks for listening.

    Refresh My Memory – Jack’s Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 34:06


    Who’s back? Refresh My memory. Also Jack. Who’s Jack? Well, let Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van tell you while sharing their first impressions of this 1988 “classic”. But what snacks to snack to Jack’s Back? Are they top of the pack? Or are they whack? First, the hosts will enjoy some Monterey Jack cheese on a Ritz, the most James Spader of crackers. Next is a beverage found online called Jack the Ripper. Break out the Jack Daniels and add orange juice and cinnamon to taste. They also create a tribute drink called the Smokin’ Picardo. Here’s how to make it: Take a chilled tumbler. Add two ounces of Sheridan’s Original Irish liquor – a mix of dark, rich coffee liqueur with a hint of chocolate and a smooth vanilla cream liqueur. Add two cherries on a plastic sword. Top with a shoe horn. It’s a drink the producer’s wife tasted and then described as, “Oh my God! Gah! It’s like a melted Wendy’s Frosty that’s been spiked. A very warm and nice aftertaste.” If you make a Smokin’ Picardo or, better yet, make up a drink of your own, please send a picture to sneakyd@sneakydragon.com by following this link! Even if you don’t, we’d still love to hear from you. Also let us know what you think of the show and if you have any suggestions for future films. Produced by Ian BoothbyEdited by Vicky VanTheme song by Chris Roberts

    Sneaky Dragon Episode 747

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 136:04


    Don’t forget!!! Episode 750 is our Listener’s Questions Episode!!! Send in your questions and make it the best episode yet!!! Plus get a fun Sneaky Dragon sticker and a chance at winning our grand prize!!! Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast of eternal truths! This week: jungle jams; it’s owl over now; tour de forced; travellin’ band; thank you for not smoking; base jumping; parental guidance; creative differences; too much pressure; twilight Zonos; question marks the spot; Neame’s of productions; shone a light; furious defence; statistical anomaly; tower of dabble; person of interest; babbling Brooks; Anything goes; rumple roast; niche arts; hungry ballets; on the offence; universal love language; money issues; surprise hits; you don’t know Jack; Wiz kids; metaphysical; inapt; Question of the Week – Sneakers respond; island girl; honest Ed; sci-fly ball; numbers game; Swiss miss; Oz-centric; concrete ideas; telling tails; rising hell; and, finally, jealous guy. Question of the Week: What is the thing that you know the most about?Sub-question of the Week: When you were young and poor, what was a go-to cheap meal? Thanks for listening.

    The Fansplainers – Welcome to L.A.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 171:36


    Hello, movie maniacs! Mary is away this week, taking in the sun and fun at Disneyworld in Orlando, FLA. So Dave has invited his movie-mad friend Sean Condon to drop by and discuss movies, movies, movies. Dave has a theory about the wonderful Elaine May’s career as a film director. Could she have made more films? What got in the way of her productivity? Dave compares her career to a fellow New York-based comic, Woody Allen, who flourished through the 70’s and became a better and better filmmaker. Sean brings in some movie memes – or, as Dave insists on calling them: mémés – as a modern example of the sort of pithy reviews that once filled film guides. Both of them mourn the loss of fabulous film grump: Leslie Halliwell. Finally, Sean digs out his list of the L.A. Times Top 101 Top L.A. Movies They go through the list with some interest and discuss the Top 15 films, which aren’t just excellent films about L.A., but are some of the best films ever made. Let us know your favourite L.A. film!

    Sneaky Dragon Episode 746

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 180:48


    Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast that does go on! This week: smells like European spirit; tracks of ‘Wack’s; at a band still; airport insecurity; rhubarbed comments; meteor topic; the Mystery project; European vacation; it’s all relatives; Mouse rules; podcasting pays off; spoiler; crafty ape; GPS’ed off; canal sects; eggs-acting process; Beatlemaniacs; Cavern clubbing; accent on Orkney; cool to be kind; ferry tale; dirty old town; canal love; expensive mistake; Flematic; museum quality; jogging memories; B.D. eyes; bonjour Dali; strokes of genius; in Seine prices; crêpe-y food; cold comfort; Question of the Week – Sneakers respond; all’s fair; keep your friends closer; mystery girl; Lone Star statement; holler victory; meet your Dune; and, finally, never ending. Thanks for listening. Question of the Week: What place in the world – that is not where you live – feels most like home?Sub-question of the Week: What is your favourite Pixar movie?Sub-sub-question of the Week (from Ed): What do you consider to be the greatest baseball movie? (Maybe name three.) Thanks for listening. If you’d like to see Ian and Pia having some fun and quick appearance by Murph, follow this link. The lost episode: The Monkee’s “Valleri”. Why? Why not!

    Sneaky Dragon Episode 745

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 91:31


    Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast for long winter evenings! This week: Orcadiana; parental forbearance; median old; a weekend at Ramses; doggie doggerel; Eurostar; patently false; the wrongest movie; time travails; careering; did Dave have fun at Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die; clone wares; handi-capers; unpleasant getaways; steal this book; yay, movies; speed misreading; cleaning material; mystery movies; the laziness myth; and, finally, transcripture. Thanks for listening. Question of the Week: What is a book that has stuck with you over the years?Sub-question of the Week: If you were to write a book, what would it be about? Thanks for listening.

    The Fansplainers – The Best Movies of 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 145:53


    Hello, movie maniacs! Lists, lists, lists, lists! Movies movin’ up and down again! That’s right! Mary and David sat down and they both hashed out a list of their Top Ten favourite films of 2025. What films made their lists and where do they rank, and how did Mary’s list differ from David’s? All very good questions that can only be answered by listening to our very own movie nuts. Do you want to know what you should watch of last year’s fine crop of films. Well, let Mary and David fansplain it for you! Thanks for listening.

    Sneaky Dragon Episode 744

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 83:02


    Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast with shrinking assets! This week: marvellous; failure to lunch; heart donairs; the condensed version; no sex sects; secret musicals; a film for the aged; Grammer schooled; Animal magnetism; Muppet freaks; summary judgment; emcee gestures; theatre life; the sweet life; kernel punishment; currency speculation; shrinking assets; Atom bum; accidents will happen; and, finally, ye olde end. Sorry, no Question of the Week this week, but feel free to send in your thoughts anyway! Thanks for listening.

    Sneaky Dragon Episode 743

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 102:39


    Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast that scares itself! This week: our new sponsors; d’ough; the joy of cooking tips; smoothie move; mix to the max; unpeachy keen; a jarring experience; cinnamon churl; dig it; tunnel vision; the most dangerous games; the last adults; friendships aren’t magic; lonely dads; help has arrived; show time; flattery will get you everywhere; Taz-mania; in like Flynn; monomaniacs and pocket kooks; Lillards of the field; rating Raimi; Oz balls; Noir, Noir on the wall; Stan the man, and, finally, Dave watches the Watchmen. Sorry, with Dave away there is no Question of the Week this week, but feel free to send in your thoughts anyway! Thanks for listening. That Spider-Noir trailer in beautiful black and white:

    The Fansplainers – Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 113:45


    Hello, movie maniacs! Please note this week’s episode jumped the queue and references the episode we had previously recorded. We were just so excited to support this movie! On this episode of The Fansplainers, Dave and Mary gush extensively about the wonderful film Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie. They thought it was really funny. They thought it was really touching. And they thought that you should definitely see it before you listen to their thoughts about it. So go see it in the theatres and then come back so we can discuss this little gem together. Thanks for listening.

    Sneaky Dragon Episode 742

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 109:17


    Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast for hundred millionaires! This week: devilish fulfillment; French lessens; mandatory advice; Ian and Dave are in a state of Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie; only in Canada, eh; all’s fair; sue you sue me; Blackberry way; pranks for the memories; smooth movies; surprise endings; good reception; bad impressions; Boris minor; the people’s billionaire; collector set; car parts; if he were a rich man; barn-ishment; loft landing; pony expresses; island life; Question of the Week – Sneakers respond; weak sides; macaroni and cheese off; not brand Trechh; pooper scoopers; and, finally, nuts to you. Sorry, with Dave away there is no Question of the Week this week, but feel free to send in your thoughts anyway! Thanks for listening.

    Sneaky Dragon Episode 741

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 116:53


    Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast that made its bed! This week: having an episode; math hysteria; dys-combobulation; going underground; tour tours; all Foxed up; a mighty movie; up the Creek; brow meisters; initials D.D.; since K got over me; sugar, sugar; toiletters; no concentration; pasta ammunition; Death Note legalisms; meat expectations; food fatigue; sauce pots; ain’t I an inker; Question of the Week – Sneakers respond; snow business; faux Fabs; hog wild; bio-picks; the British Invasion; hot crossover; al dente inferno; and, finally, ghost shows. Question of the Week: Have you ever cooked a meal for a large group of people?Sub-question of the Week: Do you have a go-to pasta recipe? Thanks for listening.

    The Fansplainers – Send Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 173:51


    Hello, movie maniacs! This week Mary and Dave celebrate the return of Sam Raimi to being…er…Sam Raimi with the very enjoyable Send Help! They discuss Raimi’s filmography, explore his distinctive directing style as well as his visceral film language, and contrast his career to that of the Coen Brothers. They praise the ridiculously talented Rachel McAdams and also stan Teen Wolf alumni Dylan O’Brien, who is also outstanding in the film. The film has something interesting to say about masculine and feminine power dynamics. and also enjoys covering people in bodily fluids. But is it a film for you? Well, let David and Mary fansplain it for you.

    Refresh My Memory – Holes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 36:20


    Time for another episode of Refresh My Memory, ya dig? Well, even if you don't, the cast of the 2003 film Holes sure do. Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van tell you about their memories of the movie and if it's like biting into an apple or an onion. Speaking of food, they also enjoy some themed snacks including focaccia, the hole-iest of breads. If you want to make some this is the Jamie Oliver recipe the producer used. As a tribute to star Shia LaBeouf they “enjoy” a Beefback or Bullshot. Here's how to put one together. They also create a tribute drink called The Kissin' Kate. Want to make it? Into a tumbler with ice add… 1 oz Southern Comfort 2 oz syrup from a can of peaches Add carved out balls from an apple (we just added a slice as garnish) Review from producer’s wife : Very nice. Like a peach Jell-O desert. Not too alcohol-ly. If you make a Kissin' Kate or, better yet, make up a drink of your own, please send a picture to sneakyd@sneakydragon.com by following this link! Even if you don’t, we’d still love to hear from you. Also let us know what you think of the show and if you have any suggestions for future films. Produced by Ian BoothbyEdited by Vicky VanTheme song by Chris Roberts

    Sneaky Dragon Episode 740

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 124:11


    Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast that broke the internet. This week: cataclysmic; holding the feline; a token of our extremes; fear is a man’s best friend; optimist prime; Muppet show and tell; poorly formed; fly on the Bill; roast beef; whine’s world; Dirt deeds; Miller’s crossing; the Dragon’s liar; the Daily planet; crossed words; white bred; cine-manic; Question of the Week – Sneakers respond; Doc Harris; Cath power; immortal beloveds; Starr power; no fucks given; Noe, Noe, a thousand times Noe; the Big O, no; from verse to worse, and, finally, no final words. Question of the Week:What’s your favourite musical biopic?Sub-question of the Week: What sort of extreme weather did you experience as a kid? Thanks for listening.

    The Fansplainers – 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 117:34


    Hello, film fanciers! Mary and Dave continue their conversation about Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s fabulous Later franchise – this time talking about Nia DaCosta’s snappy, terrifying, joyous and beautiful second chapter of the 28 Years Later trilogy. Mary and Dave have loved these new iterations of the series and think you will too. Not sure why? Let them fansplain it for you!

    Sneaky Dragon Episode 739

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2026 115:40


    Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast that creams over coffee! This week: coffee achievers; chocolate shake; spumoni, moni, moni; tea broken; screenplayed; a Raimi of sunshine; shouldna been a contender; play set; the help me decade; past its vampiration date; return to Forever; Saturday Night’s all right; Fridays on my mind; working man’s blues; remembering Catherine O’Hara; Fran stan; un-theme-ly; phone boned; Question of the Week – Sneakers respond; wicked ways; big dicks; old godscasts; use your noodles; ice block, and, finally, feline trouble. Question of the Week:What is something unique about a pet you had or have?Sub-question of the Week: Who is a well-known artist that you discovered recently? Thanks for listening.

    The Fansplainers – 28 Days Later & 28 Years Later Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 151:28


    Hello, film fanciers! We think that Danny Boyle and Alex Garland (with Nia DaCosta) have created an amazing series of films that both revel in and transcend the horror genre. So this week, we celebrate the release of 28 Days Later: The Bone Temple with the first part of a long and involved conversation about 28 Days Later and its amazing follow up 28 Years Later. The second part of our conversation will appear next week – at which point we may finally get to The Bone Temple!

    Sneaky Dragon Episode 738

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 129:02


    Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast that really knows how to hang! This week: legal limits; time limits; moral monsters; book smart; film fatigue; a time for living; phallus see; brain puh-leeze; cool run-ins; Billy the kid; kind of blue; a surreal Beauty; closet encounters; give the baby her bottle; health cares; fatal position; near zero; Dave has No Other Choice but to talk about…; Fields day; wooden boy; it’s a knockout; Globe podders; Question of the Week – Sneakers respond; Cotton Candyland; Vulcanised; Dearly beloved; bug bitten, and, finally, playing with fire. Question of the Week:What is something that makes you feel better when you’re under the weather?Sub-question of the Week: What show do you think should have won Podcast of the Year? (Sneaky Dragon and associated shows excluded!) Thanks for listening.

    Sneaky Dragon Episode 737

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 142:12


    Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast that knows its place! This week: sick report; going viral; jerk shop; Chinese checker; MAS*H notes; chop phooey; easy action; contentment; novelty numbers; mob rules; Monkees shine; what a character; Pryor engagement; myth fire; alone time; prize whiner; the house trap; Reynold’s rap; Southern comfort; comb over; rock’n’rollercoasters; Howard’s beginning; spam scam; slop culture; you gotta server yourself; let’s get physical; Question of the Week – Sneakers respond; notes from the underworld; queasy living; overcaring; golden Retriever; to hell with the past; and, finally, car sick. Question of the Week:What film doesn’t have a sequel that should have a sequel?Sub-question of the Week: What is an egregious example of ret-conning?? Thanks for listening. Andrea Martin is a real pip! Can you mock a mockingbird? How low could they go?

    The Fansplainers – Hamnet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 144:47


    Hello, cinema sickos! Mary and Dave ring in the new year by not continuing their McQuarrying series but instead discussing Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet – the story of Agnes Hathaway’s courtship and marriage to William Shakespeare, and the movie all the old folks are flocking to theatres to see! Even if you don’t know what Metamucil is for, should you still go and see the film? Let Mary and Dave fansplain it for you! Thanks for listening.

    Sneaky Dragon Episode 736

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 57:55


    Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast that flu right past! This week: game time; LAN management; senior service; joke signals; low Barre; spectrum analysis; mirror in the bathroom; trick of the brain; music and lyrics; hey, Macarenko; there at the New Yorker; serious turn; facts machines; proofs positive; power of the press; bad feelings; Question of the Week – Sneakers respond; fucks up; down with Downton; Toro, Toro, Toro; coloured opinions, the background to history and, finally, sick leave. Question of the Week:Who do you think is the best child actor?Sub-question of the Week: Have you ever gotten sick in an awkward situation? Thanks for listening.

    Refresh My Memory – The Fugitive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 36:51


    Have you driven a Ford (into jumping off the Cheoah Dam) lately? Tommy Lee Jones has and that means it’s time for some memories of 1993’s The Fugitive. Your hosts Jason Dedrick, Eric Fell and Vicky Van give you their recollections of this classic TV remake. Along the way they enjoy some devilled eggs and a drink called the Harrison Ford made of Baileys, vodka and coffee liqueur. Did we mention we record this show in the morning? At least they had eggs. They also create the tribute drink called a Provasic. Want to make it? Here's the recipe… Fill half a teacup with: Lapsang Souchong tea add: 1 oz smokey whiskey and 1 oz vodka (Green food colouring is optional) The producer’s wife said, “It’s nice. The kind of drink you’d want while watch a St. Patrick’s Day parade in Chicago.” If you make a Provasic or, better yet, make up a drink of your own, please send a picture to sneakyd@sneakydragon.com by following this link! Even if you don’t, we’d still love to hear from you. Also let us know what you think of the show and if you have any suggestions for future films. Produced by Ian BoothbyEdited by Vicky VanTheme song by Chris Roberts

    Sneaky Dragon Episode 735

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 129:41


    Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast that oscillates wildly! This week: snake handlers; hot spot; say uncle; the other side of the Coen; screen gems; Ripley’s believe it or not; age is just a number; popcorn proper; Netflix is a joke; golden numbers; fishy business; dietary descriptions; health fades; presidential prowess; the neo- jungle; undone the influence; reality check; out liars; Blues in the Battle; Marty supreme; Props Department; Ian says Fackham Hall is funny; money changes everything; banana republicans; downward Bond; Garr-istas; cinema smarts; prime number; Question of the Week – Sneakers respond; you say you want a resolution; golden oldies; fancy finds; heist time; and, finally, resolver. Question of the Week: What’s a comedy sketch you love that other people may not know?Sub-question of the Week: Is there a movie coming out this year that you’re looking forward to? Depratment of Corrections:Ian got some bad intel from Dave regarding the Chinese New Year, which begins on February 17 if you’re interested. 2025 was the Year of the Snake and 2026 will be the Year of the Horse, which was Dave’s birth year so you’d think he’d know better! Thanks for listening. Technology baffles: To the manure born:

    The Fansplainers – Marty Supreme

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2026 152:06


    Our McQuarrying series will not be appearing this week because Dave and Mary went to see the new Safdie Brother film Marty Supreme – the usual Safdie chaos with a twist of Timothée Chalamet playing a young man who gets into a lot of trouble with his balls! Not sure what to think of Marty Supreme? Let Mary and Dave fansplain it for you! Thanks for listening.

    Horse Mysteries Season 6 Bonus Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 64:03


    An Interview with Virginia Slachman Hello, horse fans and hello, mystery fans, and hello, horse mystery fans! Welcome to Season Six of your favourite horse-based true crime podcast! We have a treat for all you lovers of horse mysteries as Lezah and Dave have an enjoyable conversation with Virginia Slachman, a college professor, horse lover, and a creator of horse mysteries. Yes, Virginia has written four mystery novels centred around the world of horse racing: three in the Harper Hill series – Blood in the Bluegrass, Beast in the Bluegrass, and Betrayed in the Bluegrass – with a fourth on the way, and a stand alone book The Lost Ode. You can find Virginia’s books here. You can also visit her website here. We had a fun conversation with Virginia about mystery writing, her journey to becoming a mystery writer, the world of horse racing and the love, care and protection of our horse friends. So thanks to Virginia for coming on the show! We hope you enjoyed this season of Horse Mysteries. Thanks to everyone who contributed comments and emailed the show. And a big thanks to our musical maestro Chris Roberts for his fabulous theme music! Thanks for listening. Produced and edited by David DedrickMusic by Chris Roberts

    Sneaky Dragon Episode 734

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 215:07


    Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast that thinks outside the box! This week – our Dedrick Boxing Day extravaganza with our old friend Jason Dedrick. Ian, Dave and Jason talk: mica drop; chewy, chewy; the magic bus; psalm poetry; Bible bath; intergenerational nostalgia; Yuletide firing range; Christmas fatigue; jingle cat; Christmastime is here again; late display; no way in; too trivial; I dream of genus; cinephilia; six degrees; a celebration of light comedy; funeral notice; thinking of eulogy; the mommy; grub stakes; the ham gene; the Jennifer part; Question of the Week – Sneakers respond; loaded remarks; Waugh wah; feeds bag; groovy ghost; massive hoards; leading questions; lexicographical shenanigans; beach bummer; Steig-ing point; groovy granny; unreliable writer; and, finally, weak strength. Question of the Week: Who’s your coolest relative? And why?Sub-question of the Week: Do you have a New Year’s resolution you always make, but never keep?Sub-sub-question of the Week: Have you ever felt that Christmas had lost its meaning for you? And did it ever come back? Depratment of Corrections:Dave – who clearly does not suffer from pica – misremembered the name of this eating disorder as mica, which are silica minerals…and the name of a girl Dave went to school with in junior high. Additionally, the psalm David was describing as Psalm 33 with so much unfounded confidence was actually Psalm 23 – the infidel! Thanks for listening. Mo’ Muppets, no problems: Scooby-doobie-ewww!

    Sneaky Dragon Episode 733

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 159:28


    Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast that misremembers the past! This week: Grimm thoughts; clobberation; cross swords; topical punch; New Yorker state of mind; Ooo, matron; bogus material; big shiny tunes; Aussie can you day; guess not; trouble Jeopardy; gambling gambol; saur point; cartoon car crash; Dick jokes; apeeling music; wacky on, wacky off; country cats; Doo and dumber; off the Mork; desperate times; Andy man; metacomedy; the best offense; the lost rom-com; let’s remember Reiner; Question of the Week – Sneakers respond; onion sandwiches; for the heckle of it; new pull quote: “Pure misery”; novel idea; a fair amount of laughter is the best cure; and, finally, having a ball. Question of the Week: Where do you keep your collectibles?Sub-question of the Week: What is a family tradition during the holiday season that you love? Thanks for listening.

    The Fansplainers – Wake Up Dead Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 174:52


    Hello, film fanatics! McQuarrying has been postponed for the Christmas break. This week Mary and David have a spiritual tussle over Rian Johnson’s Wake Up Dead Man. Can this iteration of the Knives Out franchise possibly be as good as the first two instalments or will trilogy derangement syndrome take another victim? Let Mary and David fansplain it for you! Thanks for listening.

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