Scott and Matt and maybe a guest discuss and analyze movies, TV, books, and anything else we feel like talking about.
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The Doofcast podcast is an absolute gem in the world of entertainment analysis and commentary. With a group of hosts that includes Scott, Matt, Michael, and occasional guests, this podcast delivers insightful and clever discussions on all kinds of media. From movies to books to games, they provide thorough analysis and thought-provoking commentary that will keep you engaged from start to finish.
One of the best aspects of The Doofcast is the depth of insight that the hosts bring to their discussions. They not only acknowledge surface-level elements but also dive deeper into how and why stories work the way they do. Their enthusiasm for the subject matter shines through in every episode, making it easy to get swept up in their passion for storytelling. Whether it's dissecting character arcs or exploring thematic elements, the hosts always offer fresh perspectives that will leave you thinking long after the episode ends.
Another standout aspect of this podcast is its variety. The Doofcast covers a wide range of movies, TV shows, books, and games, ensuring that there is something for everyone. No matter your interest or preferred medium, you are sure to find an episode that intrigues you. Additionally, the hosts' recommendations at the end of each episode are a fantastic way to discover new shows or movies that you may have overlooked. It's like having a knowledgeable friend guide you through your next binge-worthy adventure.
While The Doofcast has countless positives, there are minimal negatives worth mentioning. Sometimes the discussions can become slightly long-winded or focused on niche topics that may not resonate with all listeners. However, these instances are few and far between and do not detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the podcast.
In conclusion, The Doofcast is an absolute must-listen for any fan of intelligent entertainment analysis. Scott, Matt, Michael, and their rotating cast of guests provide a delightful combination of insightful commentary and infectious enthusiasm that will keep you coming back for more. Whether you're looking for in-depth discussions on your favorite movies or seeking recommendations for your next binge-watch, this podcast has it all. So, don't wait any longer - join the Doofcast community and let them guide you through the wonderful world of media analysis.
This week, we chat about the final 3 episodes of Andor and then discuss how our opinions on Rogue One have changed after a post-Andor rewatch. We say in the episode that these two things will be clearly demarcated, but that, it turns out, is a lie. We just kinda talk about both intermingled. I'd suggest you watch Andor first, then listen. Sorry! Next week, Decostructing PTA begins with the director's first feature film: Hard Eight Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: WATCH ANDOR FIRST
We interrupt our regularly scheduled programing for an important message coming from the planet Ghorman: Andor Season 2 Rules. Actually, Matt had internet issues all day on the day he planned on watching PTA's Hard Eight so we were forced to delay that episode til next week, but we just had to get together and talk about Andor. Spoilers through episode 9 Next week, Decostructing PTA truly begins with the director's first feature film: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com!
This week we're back with one of our old Deconstructing Director's subjects as we discuss Guillermo Del Toro's 2022 Oscar-winning stop motion film, Pinocchio Then, we set our sights on episodes 4-6 of Andor season 2. Next week, Decostructing PTA begins with the director's first feature film: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: 3:53 - Pinocchio 55:20 - Andor S2 E4-6
This week, we fill some gaps in our Deconstructing series and take a look at Ridley Scott's little talked about 2023 film Napoleon. Then, Andor is back and better than ever. We chat about the first three episodes of season 2 Next week, we check out Guillermo Del Torro's Pinnochio Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: 1:46 - Napoleon 57:52 - Andor S2 E1-3
This week on the show we honor the request of longtime Patron Aqualungfish who asked us to take a look at the wonderful 1990 Horror Comedy Tremors. Then we chat about the newest trailer for MCU's Fantastic 4 film and comic book movies in general. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: 1:00 - Tremors 51:22 - The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer and the future of comic book movies
We at last return to complete our Oscars Catch-Up series, a mere month after the Oscars are over. This week we chat about our final Best Picture nominee, the Brazlillian film I'm Still Here. Then, we take a look at all 10 nominees from 2024 and rank them against each other before comparing them to the 2023 Oscars list and deciding which year was better. Next week...Tremors! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: 1:00 - I'm Still Here discussion 51:43 - Ranking the Best Picture Nominees
This month, after being the runner up for almost a year, Walter Miller's A Canticle for Leibowitz finally wins the vote. Come listen to us chat about this excellent book! Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on YouTube, so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit. Click here to submit a book for the Book Club Our next book is a big one. We're reading Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry. Because this book is so long we'll be skipping the month of April and will be meeting up at the end of May to chat about it. Come join us on Friday May 30th at 9:30 PM Central Time Support us on Patreon Matt's Twitter: @moridinamael Scott's Twitter:@scottdaly85 Stay updated with Doof Media: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at www.doofmedia.com
This week Severance has concluded its second season, and Scott and Matt really wanted to talk about it. It was often great, but also frequently frustrating. We discuss it all! Next week, Oscar's coverage concludes at last with our final film: I'm Still Here Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: All Severance
This week Matt and Scott just finished up the 3rd season of the Amazon Prime Animated Super Hero show Invincible and wanted to talk about it! Also, Scott is very frustrated by Severance S2E9! Next week we finish our Severance coverage by talking about all of season 2 and the finale Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: 2:35 - Invincible Season 3 1:09:46- Severance S2E9
This week we celebrate our 300th episode by discussing Zach Snyder's 300! It's a fun movie...and a weird one. Then we chat about the last 300 episodes of The Doofcast and what we think the show will look like going forward. Also, Severance S2E8! Next week we wrap up our Oscars Catch-Up series with I'm Still Here. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: 2:15 - 300 1:04:35 - 300 Years of Doofcast 1:35:10 - Severance S2E8
This week our final best picture nominee isn't quite available yet, so instead we're taking a look at a 2024 film that didn't quite make it to best picture level: Ridley Scott's Gladiator II! We also chat about the Oscars and discuss the incredible episode 7 of Severance Next week THE THREE HUNDREDTH EPISODE Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: 1:00 - Oscar's Recap 23:44 - Gladiator II 1:00:39 - Severance S2E7
In our penultimate episode looking at this year's Oscar Best Picture nominees, we watch and discuss the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown. A surprisingly fresh take on Dylan helmed with some amazing performances. Then we chat about Episode 6 of Severance: Atilla Next week Oscars Catch-Up concludes with I'm Still Here Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com!
In Part 7 of our series looking at the 2024 Oscars Best Picture nominees, Scott and Matt look at The Brutalist, a 3 1/2 hour epic tale of the failure of the American Dream. We chat about Brutalism, the artist/patron relationship, and the power of the performances. Then we chat about Episode 5 of Severance: Trojan's Horse Next week Oscars Catch-Up continues with A Complete Unknown. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com!
In Part 6 of our series looking at the 2024 Oscars Best Picture nominees, Scott and Matt look at the beautiful and moving Nickel Boys. We chat about the movie's incredible use of a unique camera perspective and how it enhanced a great story. Then we chat about Episode 4 of Severance! Then we chat about a couple of recent trailers before wrapping things up with Episode 3 of Severance Next week Oscars Catch-Up continues with... well.. we're not quite sure yet. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com!
Matt and Scott take a look at the Best Picture nominated The Substance a weird, gross, wonderful look at how aging women are treated by Hollywood and humanity at large. Then we chat about a couple of recent trailers before wrapping things up with Episode 3 of Severance Next week Oscars Catch-Up continues with... well.. we're not quite sure yet. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com!
This month we return to the King as we discuss From a Buick 8, an interesting and delightful Stephen King novel about grief Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on YouTube, so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit. Click here to submit a book for the Book Club Next month's book is The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin. We'll be meeting to discuss it on Friday, February 28th at 9:30 PM Central Time!!! Support us on Patreon Matt's Twitter: @moridinamael Scott's Twitter:@scottdaly85 Stay updated with Doof Media: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at www.doofmedia.com
Matt and Scott chat about Sean Baker's Anora in Part 4 of their Oscars Catch-Up series. This delightful film about a sex worker who marries a Russian Oligarch's son confounds and confuses with tonal shifts. It's fun, funny, and deeply impactful. Then we chat about episode 2 of Season 2 of Severance Next week Oscars Catch-Up continues with The Substance Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com!
In part 3 of our 9 part series discussing the Best Picture nominees for the 2025 Academy Awards, Matt and Scott chat about the Pope! We're watching and discussing Conclave Then we chat about the first episode of Season 2 of Severance Next week Oscars Catch-Up continues with Anora Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com!
In part 2 of our 9 part series discussing the (potential) Best Picture nominees for the 2025 Academy Awards, Matt and Scott chat about the divisive and confounding Emelia Perez. We didn't like this movie. But also did? Kinda? I dunno. Then we briefly chat about the passing of David Lynch. Next week Oscars Catch-Up continues with Conclave Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doofmedia Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com!
It's Awards Season and Scott and Matt are once again playing catch up. Over the next nine weeks we'll be frantically watching and discussing the most likely Best Picture nominated films just in time to... be 1 week late to the Oscars. First up is the smash hit Wicked. We did... not like this one, you guys. Sorry... Next week Oscars Catch-Up continues with Emelia Perez! Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com!
This month, we examined the 1990 classic Crichton novel Jurassic Park, a book we haven't read in 65 million years, give or take. Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on YouTube, so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit. Click here to submit a book for the Book Club Next month's book is From a Buick 8 by Stephen King! Hey, we've heard of him. We'll be meeting to discuss it on Friday, January 31st at 9:30 PM Central Time!!! Support us on Patreon Matt's Twitter: @moridinamael Scott's Twitter:@scottdaly85 Stay updated with Doof Media: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at www.doofmedia.com
For our first show of the new year we finally decided to chat about Steven Spielberg's seminal classic Jurassic Park. It rules. We'll also be covering the book on book club on 1/3/25 at 9:30 PM Central! Next week our Oscars Catch-Up series begins with Wicked! Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com!
This month we caught up with Lev Grossman's newest novel The Bright Sword, an examination of the King Arthur myth from a new perspective. Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on YouTube, so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit. Click here to submit a book for the Book Club Next month's book is Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton. We'll be meeting to discuss it on Friday, January 6th at 9:30 PM Central Time!!! Support us on Patreon Matt's Twitter: @moridinamael Scott's Twitter:@scottdaly85 Stay updated with Doof Media: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at www.doofmedia.com
The guys finally go through all of season 2 of Amazon's The Rings of Power and they have...quite a lot to say about it. It's a really good show guys. Stop accusing us of being paid by Amazon and actually go watch it. It's fantastic. Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com!
After 287 episodes we finally decided we needed to talk about one of the greatest action films of all time. That's right, the classic Christmas movie Die Hard. We chat about what it was like revisiting this movie for the first time in a long time, the strength of it's script and the brilliance of the performances. Then, Scott recommends a whole bunch of TV and the guys talk about Moana 2's shocking Box Office success. Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com!
This week Matt and Scott take a look at the newest film in the Alien Franchise: Alien: Romulus. It's honestly a pretty mixed bag. Tons to love, but some really frustrating choices. Then we briefly chat about the big releases of the Thanksgiving season: Gladiator II, Wicked, and Moana 2 Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts and more at doofmedia.com!
This month we checked out the classic hardboiled detective novel The Maltese Falcon by Dashiel Hammett. It's a short, entertaining, and absolutely genre defining novel. Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on YouTube, so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit. Click here to submit a book for the Book Club Next month's book is The Bright Sword By Lev Grossman. We'll be meeting to discuss it on Friday, December 7th at 9:30 PM Central Time!!! Support us on Patreon Matt's Twitter: @moridinamael Scott's Twitter:@scottdaly85 Stay updated with Doof Media: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at www.doofmedia.com
This week on the show Matt and Scott are joined by Daniel to chat about the absolutely incredible video game Outer Wilds! Spoilers abound. Then Scott has things to say about Deadpool & Wolverine Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com!
This week we take a look at the newest MCU TV show: Agatha All Along. Which is...good!? I'm as surprised as you are. Spoilers. Then we complain about Star Wars again... as we do. Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com!
Our 10 part series discussing the Planet of the Apes franchise finally comes to an end with our discussion of 2024's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, a surprisingly worthy successor to the Matt Reeves trilogy. Then we rank all 10 Apes films and discuss what we learned on this journey. Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com!
This week the wonderful conclusion to Matt Reeves Ape's trilogy with War for the Planet of the Apes. What a triumph of a series! Next week, Deconstructing Apes concludes with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com!
This week, Inside Out 2 is finally available on Disney+ which means Scott and Matt got to watch it. And they're here to talk about it! Then they talk about the triumphant return of the 22 minute comedy. Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com!
This month we finally got to check out the classic Russian satire The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov. This is a challenging novel, but an absolute joy to talk about Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on YouTube, so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit. Click here to submit a book for the Book Club Next months book is The Maltese Falcon By Paul Tremblay. We'll be meeting to discuss it on Friday, November 1st at 9:30 PM Central Time!!! Support us on Patreon Matt's Twitter: @moridinamael Scott's Twitter:@scottdaly85 Stay updated with Doof Media: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at www.doofmedia.com
This week the Apes series takes a step up as Matt Reeves enters the picture. We're chatting about 2014's Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. It's amazing. Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com!
This week our Apes series movies on to the 7th film in the series: the 2013 2nd reboot: Rise of the Planet of the Apes. It's pretty dang good! Also, Scott saw Rebel Ridge on Netflix and thinks you should watch it! Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com!
This week our Apes series movies on to the 6th film in the series: the 2001 Tim Burton reboot Planet of the Apes. It's kinda awful! Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com!
This week we take a quick break from our Apes series to revisit an old favorite: M. Night Shyamalan. We're chatting about Night's newest film: Trap! It fucking rules Then we rerank Shyamalan's films, finding the correct spot for Trap. Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com!
This week we reach the end of the original apes series with the 5th film in the franchise: Battle for the Planet of the Apes. It's actually pretty good! Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: 2:04 - Battle for the Planet of the Apes 59:36 - Summer Box Office Review
We continue exploring the Apes franchise with the 1972 film: Conquest of the Planet of the Apes. It's a metaphor for racism! And also...kinda bad. Next week: Battle for the Planet of the Apes. Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: ALL APES
The Apes series returns with its 3rd entry the hilarious and sad Escape from the Planet of the Apes Then Matt and Scott went to the movies! And saw different films. Oops... Next week: Conquest for the Planet of the Apes. Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: 3:05 - Escape from the Planet of the Apes 47:35 - Matt talks Deadpool and Wolverine and Scott talks Trap
This week our 10 part series discussing the Planet of the Apes franchise continues with the second film: 1970's Beneath the Planet of the Apes. This one is so wonderfully weird. We loved it. Then Matt wants to chat about a VR game and Scott is disappointed with House of the Dragon Next week: Escape from the Planet of the Apes. Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: 2:03 - Beneath the Planet of the Apes 58:48 - Matt loves I Am Cat 1:07:59 - House of the Drag-on
Our patrons decided to gross us out and make us read Nick Cutter's The Troop. Eww... Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on YouTube, so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit. Click here to submit a book for the Book Club Next months book is Horror Movie By Paul Tremblay. We'll be meeting to discuss it on Friday, August 30th at 9:30 PM Central Time!!! Support us on Patreon Matt's Twitter: @moridinamael Scott's Twitter:@scottdaly85 Stay updated with Doof Media: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at www.doofmedia.com
This week we begin our newest ongoing series taking a look at The Planet of the Apes franchise! This week we're Deconstructing the first film in the series: Planet of the Apes! Then we briefly chat about the results of last week's vote on Lord of the Rings and then talk about RDJ's triumphant return to the MCU Next week: Beneath the Planet of the Apes. Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com!
This week our Patreon council has once again nominated a movie for induction into the Doof! Canon of great films. This month, the literally perfect 2001 film The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Surprising no one, we absolutely love it, and have many things to discuss. But what do you think? Take a listen and then make your voice heard. Should Fellowship be entered into Doof canon? Vote here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/108842914 Next week we begin our newest series taking a look at the Planet of the Apes franchise!
It's the semi-annual Michael Takes Over The Podcast episode which long term listeners will know means that this is mostly just Chaos. We did spend a fair amount of time talking about the first episode of the 2013 British show Utopia though. So that's good. Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com!
We reach the end of our series on Darren Aronofsky and cover the director's 8th film: The Whale. This movie... has us pretty conflicted. Then, we briefly chat about our overall Aronofsky feelings before ranking the director's 8 films. Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com!
After taking two months to read this massive book we're back to chat about James Clavell's Shogun! Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on YouTube, so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit. Click here to submit a book for the Book Club Next months book is The Troop by Nick Cutter We'll be meeting to discuss it on Friday, July 26th at 9:30 PM Central Time!!! Support us on Patreon Matt's Twitter: @moridinamael Scott's Twitter:@scottdaly85 Stay updated with Doof Media: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at www.doofmedia.com
This week, Matt went to Disneyland and really loved it, especially the Star Wars part! So he really wanted to chat about it. And Scott.... well... Scott is apparently a cermudgony old asshole who hates fun! Also we chat about the trailer for the new Alien movie! Next week: Deconstructing Aranofsky concludes with The Whale Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com!
In Part 7 of our series discussing the extremely hated (but extremely awesome) Mother! Then, are The Acoloyte and The Boys S4 good?? Next week: Matt wants to talk about Disney. Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: 2:20 - Mother! 52:50 - Show bad?
In Part 6 of our series discussing the films of Darren Aronofsky we take a look at 2014's divisive Noah, a fascinating film that works as often as it doesnt. Then we're back to solve all of the movie industry's problems even as it collapses around us. Next week: we'll be off for Kingslingers Live in Bangor, but we'll be back the week after to chat about Disney Land, Theme parks, and Star Wars. Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com! Show Notes: 3:02 - Noah 1:14:34 - It's the end of the (movie) world as we know it.
This week, Matt is on vacation and so Scott called up his World of Warcraft buddy Tevin Crody Next week: Deconstructing Aronofsky continues with Noah Support us on Patreon Follow us on Twitter: @doofmedia See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at doofmedia.com!
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