X Meets Y is an improvisational movie pitch podcast hosted by Jonathan Inbody. Each week, Jon and a guest co-host randomly select two movie titles. Then, they have half an hour to improvise a pitch for an all new, original movie idea that could be described as "Movie X meets Movie Y."
From author Jonathan Inbody, creator and host of the X Meets Y podcast, comes Gray Matter: An Acid Horror Anthology Podcast, launching October 24th. See you there. Subscribe to the show! https://feeds.libsyn.com/435714/rss Follow us on Social Media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrayMatterCast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Gray-Matter-An-Acid-Horror-Anthology-Podcast/100086243888954/
In this third anniversary celebration and series wrap-up, Jon and Jeff reflect on three years of the show, discuss the ups and downs of podcasting, and make a few special announcements. Then, Jon thanks literally everyone, and the show goes out with a special surprise. Jon's Writer Twitter: https://twitter.com/InbodyWriter Jon's Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Jonathan-Inbody/e/B07WGP18J7 Jon's short film The Lunatic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lap51YA9DJk Scarlet's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/scarlethsound
In this final episode, Jon and Jeff combine two genre classics. They pull from countless Hollywood franchises, create the first 'zooseum,' and discuss which prehistoric creatures would make the most effective killer robots. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and Sam make a Shakespearean love story between man and monster. Sam coins the phrase 'mind butter,' Jon delights in mantis maiden mayhem, and both of them consider the merits of comic and tragic romances. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and Jay make a mystery action-heist. Jon thinks every movie should have a 'Scooby,' Jay designs a themed casino, and they both show some love for undervalued character actors. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and fellow podcaster Graig Knowlton make a pirate-based board game movie. They talk about the board game movie subgenre, mythologize the age of piracy, and crank the knob marked 'Henson' up to dangerous levels. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this special holiday bonus episode, Jon and Andrea make a time loop kaiju beat-em-up. They reflect on three years of podcasting tradition, discuss ways to reinvent the time loop movie, and celebrate the glory of robot on kaiju action. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
Jon explains why X Meets Y will end with episode 90 in March. Jon's Amazon Author Page: https://amazon.com/author/jonathaninbody
In this episode, Jon and Jeff make an action-adventure road movie. They discuss the movie cocaine made, create a team of super-vehicles, and add in some strange cultural artifacts straight from the 70s. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and fellow podcaster Graig Knowlton make a team-based giant monster movie. They discuss 90s iconography, talk about good and bad childhood sports experiences, and brainstorm a menagerie of animal-based kaiju. Check out The Panel Discussion! (http://bicbp-radio.com/the-panel-discussion) Check out Alter Nation! (https://pandamony.toys/alter-nation/)
In this episode, Jon and fellow podcaster Jason Jaconetti (Bots, Bugs, & Babes) make a horror western. They discuss zombie biology, consider cowboy movie morality, and endlessly reference iconic moments from other movies. Check out The Vault's Return of the Living Dead episode! (http://www.twotruefreaks.com/shows.php?show=26) Check out Bots, Bugs, & Babes! (http://www.twotruefreaks.com/shows.php?show=51)
In this episode, Jon and Sam make an holiday ensemble ghost story. They discuss modular storytelling, reveal a terrible truth about Santa Claus, and consider the merits of time-themed ghosts. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and Jeff make a magical winter war movie. Jon talks about stock war movie characters, Jeff shares a tale of true military trauma, and both of them brainstorm ways for snowmen to kill. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and special guest author Anthony Wendel (Santa Claus Conquers Manos: The Hands of Fate) make a holiday morality tale. They discuss whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie, develop a winter-themed Disneyland, and constantly repeat the phrase 'Uncle Santa.' Buy Anthony's book! (https://www.amazon.com/Santa-Claus-Conquers-Manos-Hands/dp/B083XTHFFP/) Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and Jeff make an android murder mystery. Jeff questions the usual suspects, Jon rips off no one's favorite Spider-Man villain, and they both talk about the ins and outs of whodunnits. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this very Zemeckis-y episode, Jon and Sam make a time-travel island adventure. They discuss the two different kinds of time-travel movies, discover an exciting new method of self-sabotage, and develop a very specific type of chase sequence. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this bonus third Halloween episode, Jon and independent filmmaker Seb Godin (Blood Rites of the Vampyr) make a patchwork monster like no other. They discuss mad science, consider the ins and outs of multi-level storytelling, and commit endless crimes against wordplay. Watch Seb's film! (https://vimeo.com/ondemand/bloodritesofthevampyr) Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and Jeff make a monster murder mystery by mixing two masterpieces. Jeff takes inspiration from an unexpected source, Jon references everything ever to exist, and both of them spend a lot of time designing a fish monster. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this first Halloween episode, Jon and Sam make an animal-centric thriller. They talk about systematic scifi supervillain stories, the legality of animal crime, and the looming spectre of an abusive clown. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and fellow podcaster Graig Knowlton (The Panel Discussion) make an action figure identity drama. They talk about plot twist placement, develop a Cold War toy line, and discuss existentialism as both comedy and tragedy. Check out The Panel Discussion! (http://bicbp-radio.com/the-panel-discussion) Read Jon's new short story! (https://www.amazon.com/FULL-METAL-HORROR-Adam-Bennett/dp/1925985156) Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and Sam make an animated slasher. Jon vents his frustrations with Dreamworks Animation, Sam creates a new kind of meta-slasher, and both of them brainstorm ways to kill beloved cartoon archetypes. (Sorry for the minor sound glitches on my side of the recording. They get better as the episode goes along.) Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and Andrea make a caveman tragi-comedy. They talk about great character actors, the boy who cried sabretooth, and the family unit as reflected through pop culture. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and Sam make a memory-oriented family comedy. Sam nails it right out of the gate, Jon is overly critical of birthday magic, and both of them discuss the pros and cons of unconventional storytelling styles. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and Jeff make an allegorical psychological drama. Jeff talks about ethical animal husbandry, Jon brings in Noah's Ark, and both of them discuss animals as metaphors for human behavior. PLEASE NOTE: In this episode, Jon mixes up Zeus, Greek thunder god, and Proteus, Greek ocean god, which are two separate mythic characters that The Lighthouse merges for thematic purposes. So, if you care, there you go. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and Nick make a zoological comedy-thriller. They question the complicated nature of themed serial killings, discuss relatable pain, and consider how best to motivate a gorilla. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and Andrea make a dystopian rom-com. They talk about consciousness clouds, colorful side characters, and the structural flaws inherent in capitalism. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon is joined by special guest and fellow podcaster Graig Knowlton (The Panel Discussion, Squad Wipe Gaming) to make an old west jungle adventure. They discuss how to give pulpy characters dimension, talk about the ins and outs of killer jaguars, and repeatedly reference The Mummy. Listen to Graig's podcasts! (bicbp-radio.com/the-panel-discussion, http://bicbp-radio.com/squad-wipe-gaming) Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and Jeff make a surrealist horror movie about the Amish. Jeff talks about religious repression, Jon rips off the Berenstain Bears, and they both discuss story parallels between folklore and children's entertainment. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and fellow podcaster Jason Jaconetti (Bots, Bugs, And Babes) make a grindhouse horror-fantasy. They talk about tragic heroes in the Greek tradition, stop-motion Satan, and the finely-tuned art of the car chase. Check out Jason's show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bots-bugs-and-babes/id1093344272 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and Sam make an ARG scifi-adventure movie. Jon talks about non-traditional leading men, Sam gives a one-sentence review of Ready Player One, and they both debate the best ways to fight the national monuments. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and independent filmmaker Seb Godin (Lycanimator, Blood Rites of the Vampyre) make a werewolf western. They talk about manipulative drifters, revisionist lycanthropic lore, and and the best and worst movies in the Weird West subgenre. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this incredibly 80s episode, Jon and Jay make an action fantasy. They talk about pterodactyls with harpoon guns, the prevalence of snake people in 80s pop culture, and magic-fueled technology. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and Jeff make a scifi horror movie. They discuss E.T.-related nightmares, the parasocial relationship between people and their pets, and the strange history of werecats in cinema. You might say it's pretty jellicle. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this special retrospective episode, Jon and Jeff reflect on another year of X Meets Y. They play a new improv minigame, talk about Jon's Top 5 favorite episodes of the show, and announce a mysterious new project. Jon's Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/jonathaninbody Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and author Anthony Wendel (Santa Claus Conquers Manos: The Hands of Fate, The Handbook for Surviving a Giant Monster Attack) make a Central American kaiju movie. Anthony advocates for flashbacks, Jon is always down for giant ants, and they both make deep cut references to movies no one has seen. Buy Anthony's books! (https://www.amazon.com/Anthony-Wendel/e/B0762W1HPX) Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and Jeff make a metafictional horror fantasy. They talk about the grotesque aesthetic of 80s fantasy, the Spooky Space Kook, and the universal appeal of old monster movies. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and Sam make a scifi-comedy. Jon sides with the villains, Sam brainstorms superpowers for sports stars, and both of them embrace the coming wave of 90s nostalgia. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and Andrea make a time-loop fantasy. Andrea questions the three-act structure, Jon praises the island fantasy aesthetic, and they both repurpose RPG videogame mechanics into the Hero's Journey. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and special guest independent filmmaker Seb Godin (Lycanimator, Blood Rites of the Vampyre) make a wilderness horror movie. They talk about Klaus Kinski, underrated Japanese monsters, and the importance of bleak endings. Preorder Lycanimator on DVD! (https://grindhousevideo.com/shop?olsPage=products%2Flycanimator-dvd) Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
Start off the new year on the wrong foot with the weirdest episode of X Meets Y ever! Jon references Turbo-Teen, Jeff sings "Life is a Highway," and they both laugh gleefully while coming up with a character's tragic backstory. (PLEASE NOTE: Repeatedly throughout this episode, Jeff and I refer to Mr. Miyagi as Chinese rather than Japanese, as well as conflate kung fu and karate. Sorry about that.) Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
Special guest Andy Hoover (The Film Reroll) returns in this bonus X-Meets-Y-Mas episode! Jon and Andy discuss morbid puppets, the ethical considerations of pre-crime, and Scrooge's terrible nephew Fred. Check out Andy on the Film Reroll! (https://www.filmreroll.com/) Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this second X-Meets-Y-Mas episode, Jon and Andrea make a horror comedy. Andrea talks about protagonists defined by failure, Jon really pushes for one specific gag involving a turkey, and both of them brainstorm decoration-themed monsters. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this first X-Meets-Y-Mas episode, Jon and Sam make a winter western. They talk about hunchbacked reindeer, the bleak realities of the old west, and why Santa is the true villain of Rudolph's story. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and special guest Anthony Wendel (The Handbook for Surviving a Giant Monster Attack) make a fantasy caper. Jon talks about gentleman thieves, Anthony does character voices, and both of them flesh out a dichotomy-based fantasy world. Donate to Anthony's Kickstarter! (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/santavsmanos/santa-claus-conquers-manos-the-hands-of-fate) Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this third minisode, Jon and Andrea play some disastrous rounds of 3-Che, catch up on plugging a bunch of Jon’s work, and recommend Youtube shows they enjoy watching. Jon’s Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/jonathaninbody (What If - November 19th) Bots, Bugs, and Babes: http://www.twotruefreaks.com/shows.php?show=51 (Episode #67 - Thir13en Ghosts) Jon’s short film Unearthed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9A4unfYF6g
In this episode, Jon and new guest Nick make an alien abduction action-comedy. They talk about Jon's love of gimmick-driven ensembles, ask questions about Hutt societal structure, and debate the merits of siege movies versus chase movies. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this bonus third Halloween episode, Jon and Andrea make a revenge slasher. They brainstorm themed weapons, discuss the Unholy Trinity of 80s slasher movies, and question Dr. Loomis's skill as a medical professional. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this second special Halloween episode, Jon and fellow podcaster Jason Jaconetti (Bots, Bugs, and Babes) make a 90s-style horror comedy. Jason brings his A-game, Jon ratchets up the dark comedy, and they both spoil a bunch of horror movies. Check out Bots, Bugs, and Babes! http://www.twotruefreaks.com/shows.php?show=51 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this first special Halloween episode, Jon and Jeff make a horror-comedy anthology. Jon talks about a great episode of Batman: The Animated Series, Jeff gets excited about ghost bros, and they both discuss the magic of the Halloween aesthetic. Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and Sam make an NYC-based super-gang movie. They discuss metahuman origin stories, polar bear death scenes, and Spider-Man's animal-themed rogues gallery. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
In this episode, Jon and Jeff make a Stephen King-flavored horror movie about a highway rest stop. Jeff tells a story about his dad being sad, Jon coins the phrase 'metaphysical angler fish,' and both of them talk about the types of people you meet on the road. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-meets-y/id1387742226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/X-Meets-Y-210568946385392/
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