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Least Haunted
Episode 104: Least Haunted 4th Anniversary Retrospective

Least Haunted

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 139:33


Has it been four years already? This time Cody and Garth are joined once again by Mule-Man Jared, who is now the official Least Haunted Archivist. Listen as they discuss the origins and development of fan favorite bits and characters, in a pretty self indulgent exercise (if we are being honest).  Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/leasthaunted Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/UJnE3vbtNa Buy Garth and Michael Swaim's comic! https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans/shop "Least Haunted" ©2024 Sequoidea Productions LLC.

Least Haunted
Episode 101: The Flatwoods Monster

Least Haunted

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 87:13


This time we talk about the story of a strange encounter in the hills of West Virginia that often gets labeled as a Cryptid. But is is really? We'll use lessons that we've learned from past episodes to analyze and try to get to the bottom of The Flatwoods Monster. Along the way we will travel to some truly unexpected places. Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/leasthaunted Join our Discord Community! https://discord.gg/UJnE3vbtNa Check out our Tumblr for episode images: https://www.tumblr.com/leasthaunted Send us an email! leasthauntedpodcast@gmail.com Check out the Comic that Garth published with Michael Swaim of Small Beans! https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans/shop Least Haunted © 2024 Sequoidea Productions LLC

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Episode 100: THE BIGFOOT

Least Haunted

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 135:59


It only took us 100 episodes, but we are finally ready to talk about The Bigfoot. Learn about the origins of this american crytpid, how it got its name, where it is said to roam, and how likely it is that it even exists at all. It's been a long road to get here, now join us as we celebrate this milestone with the help of our friends, and we get to the sole of this whole Bigfoot situation.    Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/leasthaunted Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/UJnE3vbtNa Check out our Youtube show trailer! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YunwznFopr4&t=9s Read the Comic Garth made with Michael Swaim! https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans/shop/one-last-job-132230?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=productshare_fan&utm_content=join_link ©2024 Sequidea Productions LLC. 

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632. Star Trek: The Next Futurama 57 - Crimes of the Hot

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 77:38


AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE ON THE FREE FEED?!?! What will we do next? If you forgot, this show takes a Futurama episode and thematically pairs it with an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, which works surprisingly well. This episode covers Futurama episode “Crimes of the Hot.” This show exclusively releases every other episode here on the Small Beans patreon. Wimmy Wam Wam Wozzle! Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691 Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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600. Star Trek: The Next Futurama 49 - Leela's Homeworld

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 74:56


Check out our movie's crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear If you forgot, this show takes a Futurama episode and thematically pairs it with an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, which works surprisingly well. This episode covers Futurama episode “Leela's Homeworld.” This show exclusively releases every other episode here on the Small Beans patreon. Wimmy Wam Wam Wozzle! Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691 Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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593. Tales from the Pit: The Sunset Cost (Feat. Soren Bowie)

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Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 95:54


Check out our movie's crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear On a very special episode, writer/father/friend Soren Bowie sits in as host and invites Mike to explain why he was just out for a bit, and how his life was changed for the better by his experiences in a partial hospitalization program for people undergoing acute mental health challenges. We think this one could be extra-useful, so please give it a listen if you're on a healing journey, and because it starts with a kickass short story from Soren. The folder of useful documents and exercises referenced in the episode is available here, including Swaim's cast of internal characters (all Star Trek). https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1I2uTrCWc3on5rX60KReycLqFls-40JiK https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FD_rIriC7IhVmOiRVzoGjtGdTeCM2wZP/view The Jack Kornfield meditation mentioned is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZtgHd2gJLg Here are some other excellent meditations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8e_tAEM80k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv6HkipQcfA https://lifearchitect.com/ifs-guided-meditations/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yQX1y7zMAg The book No Bad Parts by Richard Schwarz, considered the definitive text on Internal Family Systems/Parts Work, is available everywhere. Features: Soren Bowie: https://twitter.com/Soren_Ltd Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691 Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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590. Spielboys! - The Terminal

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Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 81:15


Check out our movie's crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest ambition YET: https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear Sit and listen to the sweet sound of the boys talkin' bout the ‘berg. Here's our FREE episode on 2004's The Terminal! If you want more of this series, its releases alternate between the Small Beans network and the Gamefully Unemployed network. To receive all episodes, patronize both channels at https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans and https://www.patreon.com/GamefullyUnemployed Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Tom Reimann: https://twitter.com/startthemachine Art/Logo created by Michael Vincent Bramley. Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

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575. Tales from the Pit: Best Week Ever (Feat. Vanessa Guerrero)

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2023 62:51


In this episode of Tales, Michael invites friend Vanessa Guerrero to discuss their worst days they've ever had and how they dealt with it. The interview begins at 8:12. Features: Vanessa Guerrero: https://twitter.com/nessguerrero Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691 Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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576. Star Trek: The Next Futurama 45 - Roswell That Ends Well

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 77:15


If you forgot, this show takes a Futurama episode and thematically pairs it with an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, which works surprisingly well. This episode Michael and David discuss death, licking thumbs, and the classic Futurama episode “Roswell That Ends Well.” This show exclusively releases every other episode here on the Small Beans patreon. Wimmy Wam Wam Wozzle! Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691 Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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569. Frame Rate: McCabe & Mrs. Miller

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 59:52


Michael and Abe discuss the 1971 anti-western McCabe & Mrs. Miller directed by Robert Altman. They talk the look, vibe, and editing of one the best Altman films ever! This episode is brought to you by Andrew Marinus through the Pick the Flick patreon tier. You too can choose a movie for us to cover! Find more information about our tiers at www.patreon.com/SmallBeans. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

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565. Tales from the Pit: Sit Down and Shut Up (Feat. Daniel O'Brien)

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 60:22


In this episode of Tales, Michael invites friend and longtime collaborator Daniel O'Brien to discuss the healing properties of meditation and its role in both of their lives. Features: Daniel O'Brien: https://twitter.com/DOB_INC Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691 Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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556. Frame Rate: Akira (Feat. Starline Hodge)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 63:25


Join Team Weeb in celebrating 1988's Akira! Michael, Abe, and Star discuss the film's legacy, its style, and which telepathic Benjamin Button they are. That makes sense if you've watched the movie. This episode is brought to you by Andrew Marinus through the Pick the Flick patreon tier. You too can choose a movie for us to cover! Find more information about our tiers at www.patreon.com/SmallBeans. Features: Starline Hodge: https://twitter.com/starlinex Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

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465. Tales from the Pit: Be Born, Be Well, Be Anyway (Feat. Samantha Lynn)

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 63:23


In this episode of Tales, Michael invites musician and RAINN Speakers Bureau member Sammy Lynn into the Pit to discuss her experiences suffering and recovering from sexual assault, and share practical coping advice. If you or a loved one has survived such a despicable attack, please know that there is a community that supports you, even if you've yet to make contact with them. Take your time, feel what you need to feel, and stay with us. If it's the right time in your journey, please consider sharing your experience with a loved one, calling the National Sexual Assault Hotline or, if necessary, the Suicide Prevention Hotline. RAINN Sex Assault Hotline - 1-800-656-4673 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255 Features: Sammy Lynn: For more on Sammy and her music, visit https://www.samanthalynnmusic.com/ Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691 Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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Star Trek: The Next Futurama - EP22: A Bicyclops Built For Two

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 93:55


In this episode our hosts discuss the nature of toxic emotions and the possibility of a metaverse! For more episodes, visit the Small Beans or Gamefully Unemployed Patreons! https://www.patreon.com/GamefullyUnemployed https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans/posts

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449. Frame Rate: Gattaca (Feat. Sarah Griffith)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 65:09


It is the near-future and genetic manipulation has polarized the rich/poor gap to an even more extreme extent. Michael and Abe along with Small Bean Sarah Griffith take a look at the prescient social commentary in this 1997 sci-fi starring Ethan Hawke, Jude Law, and Uma Thurman. Also Dean Norris. Michael reminds us that we cannot forget Dean Norris, the star of Gattaca! This episode is brought to you by Peter Jones through the Pick the Flick patreon tier. You too can choose a movie for us to cover! Find more information about our tiers at www.patreon.com/SmallBeans. Features: Sarah Griffith: https://twitter.com/sk_griffith Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

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442. Tales from the Pit: Life on High, a Sobriety Update (feat. Katie Willert)

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2021 63:04


The pit is back! Well, the podcast. Honestly, it's been a while because things have been fairly positive in the lives of Michael Swaim and Katie Willert. It's not all roses, but the two update us (and hopefully fellow addicts out there) how things are going now that they're sober. No real trigger warnings this time: they discuss their relationship with addiction, what they're struggling with, and what they're not struggling with. More or less, it's a positive reinforcement that anyone can make a choice to be better tomorrow and we here at Small Beans highly suggest it, even if there's setbacks once in a while. Features: Katie Willert: https://twitter.com/katiewillertart Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691 Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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Spielboys! - Hook

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 87:02


Welcome to the very first episode of SPIELBOYS! Hosted by TOM and ABE, two gentle men on a holy quest to geek about the works of Steven Spielberg. For later episodes of the series, do visit the SMALL BEANS and GAMEFULLY UNEMPLOYED Patreon pages! https://www.patreon.com/GamefullyUnemployed https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans/posts

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396. Tales from the Pit: Pride (Feat. Marina Reimann)

Small Beans

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 66:04


This episode's guest is streamer, cosplayer, and podcaster: Marina Reimann! Per usual for the pit, we have a disclaimer. We cover being queer, feeling impostor syndrome because we're in monogamous long-term relationships, and a bit of our sexual histories, including Marina's assault and how she came back from that. Features: Marina Reimann: https://twitter.com/HeartFistBrain Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691 Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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Star Trek: The Next Futurama - A Fishful of Dollars (With Abe Epperson)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 110:54


In our first ever guest episode, hosts Mike and Dave welcome Star Trek expert Abe Epperson to discuss the ethical and technical flaws of the holodeck. For more episodes, visit: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans/posts https://www.patreon.com/GamefullyUnemployed

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Episode #367: Penultimate (w/ Michael Swaim)

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021


Justin tore his shit up and is weeks away from moving to Austin. The show is dying oops oops oops. Michael Swaim of SmallBeans joins us here to talk Carl Sagan camgirls, The Bible: Snyder Cut, and plays our first round of "News6" of 2021. Thank youuuu, HornyPrinciPal11!

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Episode #367: Penultimate (w/ Michael Swaim)

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021


Justin tore his shit up and is weeks away from moving to Austin. The show is dying oops oops oops. Michael Swaim of SmallBeans joins us here to talk Carl Sagan camgirls, The Bible: Snyder Cut, and plays our first round of "News6" of 2021. Thank youuuu, HornyPrinciPal11!

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Episode #367: Penultimate (w/ Michael Swaim)

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021


Justin tore his shit up and is weeks away from moving to Austin. The show is dying oops oops oops. Michael Swaim of SmallBeans joins us here to talk Carl Sagan camgirls, The Bible: Snyder Cut, and plays our first round of "News6" of 2021. Thank youuuu, HornyPrinciPal11!

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Episode #367: Penultimate (w/ Michael Swaim)

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021


Justin tore his shit up and is weeks away from moving to Austin. The show is dying oops oops oops. Michael Swaim of SmallBeans joins us here to talk Carl Sagan camgirls, The Bible: Snyder Cut, and plays our first round of "News6" of 2021. Thank youuuu, HornyPrinciPal11!

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Episode #367: Penultimate (w/ Michael Swaim)

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021


Justin tore his shit up and is weeks away from moving to Austin. The show is dying oops oops oops. Michael Swaim of SmallBeans joins us here to talk Carl Sagan camgirls, The Bible: Snyder Cut, and plays our first round of "News6" of 2021. Thank youuuu, HornyPrinciPal11!

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Episode #367: Penultimate (w/ Michael Swaim)

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021


Justin tore his shit up and is weeks away from moving to Austin. The show is dying oops oops oops. Michael Swaim of SmallBeans joins us here to talk Carl Sagan camgirls, The Bible: Snyder Cut, and plays our first round of "News6" of 2021. Thank youuuu, HornyPrinciPal11!

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364. Rough Stuff: Gretchen Dawson, Unenthusiastic Marionette Puppeteer

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 62:09


Actor and sketch writer/producer Gretchen Dawson jumps on the mic for this episode! Gretchen tells us tales of her childhood with her accidentally woke bullies and her split lives at home and school. In this episode, we examine how older siblings define what is cool for the younger siblings, like, let’s say marionette puppets. Like the coolest thing in the world are marionette puppets. And now you’re into marionette puppets and doing marionette puppet shows. We’re all fine here. Features: Sarah Griffith: https://twitter.com/sk_griffith Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweets Gretchen Dawson: https://www.gretchendawson.com/ Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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362. Directorpiece Theatre - Steadicam: The Hero Christopher Nolan Needed in The Dark Knight

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 95:50


Adam tells us the history and classic use of the Steadicam so we can better understand how Christopher Nolan uses it. Not only is he unique in his deployment of the tool but Nolan’s signature speed and momentum exaggerate both the power and flaws of his films. Not only should you be able to identify his approach to camera movement but you’ll more deeply understand why he makes these choices as a director. Also, our new MC seems to have been killed? I don’t know what’s going on with that whole situation. Features: Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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361. Tales from the Pit: Just Two Divorced Guys (Feat. Cristian Ramirez)

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 65:10


Two of the warmest hosts to bless this podcast network take a moment to reflect on some of their coldest days. Both Michael Swaim and Cristian Ramirez have gone through divorces. Cristian, the more recent single, tells Michael about the hardships and eventual self-betterment involved in his experience. Michael in-kind reflects on his own behavior and past circumstances that made him the man he is today. It’s just two divorced guys, everyone. Features: Cristian Ramirez: https://twitter.com/FanboyCristian Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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360. 1Upsmanship: Cyberpunk 2077 (Feat. Max Scoville)

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 92:10


Max Scoville, another friend/host/podcaster from IGN, joins Michael and Adam to discuss the hopeful hit of 2020, Cyberpunk 2077. Months after the game’s launch, which was sensationalized by its bugs and recalls, can we look at the game with more objective eyes or will it never recover, kid? Well, Samurai, eavesdrop on whether or not this game was worth its decade-long development. Max Scoville: https://twitter.com/MaxScoville Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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359. Frame Rate: Wonder Woman 1984 (Feat. Seanbaby)

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 64:18


Seanbaby joins the beans to discuss their collective disdain for the recent Wonder Woman movie! They pick apart its many plot holes, discuss the state of the union of DC and Marvel universes, but end up determining maybe they’re not the best people to determine the future of the Wonder Woman franchise. Though, we all agree that we need more and better female superhero movies. And it’s not all hate. Michael cried! Features: Seanbaby: https://twitter.com/Seanbabydotcom Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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357. Rough Stuff - Third-Rate Romantic Hero: The Daniel O’Brien Story

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 61:21


Daniel O’Brien, writer for Last Week Tonight and original gangster, joins Bridgett and Sarah for a candid discussion of how teenagers fall for the allure of playing the role of a protagonist in a tragic romance. Daniel starts with a tale where a teenage crush overheard his undying love via speakerphone and the punishment only endures for the next several years. Don’t worry, Daniel, you all have us fooled, we think you’re a real catch. Maybe leave your love sonnets in the box of notebooks you keep in the darkest corner of your closet, though. Features: Sarah Griffith: https://twitter.com/sk_griffith Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweets Daniel O’Brien: https://twitter.com/dob_inc Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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356. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: The Album That Changed You

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 66:41


In this musical episode, the hosts each select the album in their lives that changed them. So we have two albums here. The artists are Dashboard Confessional and Bob Dylan. Close your eyes and guess who! Maggie and Adam get pretty in-depth about how music and lyrics can peer into your youthful soul and spit out a new fully-formed human. Witness the sonic metamorphosis. Also, the hosts discuss their lifelong problems with long hair and their recent texts to each other. Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Maggie Mae Fish: https://twitter.com/MaggieMaeFish Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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355. Directorpiece Theatre: The Insane Craftsmanship of House (1977)

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 83:29


Abe walks us through the plethora of editorial, post-production, and camera tricks used by Nobuhiko Obayashi, the director of the Japanese horror comedy, House. From cutting out mattes and placing them directly on the frame, to rotoscoping, to practical effects, to editorial pacing, Obayashi is able to command a tone and humor entirely of his own creation. Abe talks about how the film influenced western directors and how technique and style define every filmmakers’ “voice.” Adam surprisingly did not hate the film, dashing Abe’s hopes for a combative podcast. Features: Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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353. Kings of King: Maximum Overdrive

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 68:44


The horror! The horror! Stephen King himself helms another cars-gone-mad sci-fi/action/horror narrative and the results are disastrous. The boys discuss the lazy filmmaking, slapped together scene work, inconceivable choices, and inexplicable acting of King’s only attempted feature. Oh, and the cocaine. Out of the white dust settles a picture that might be the worst Stephen King adaptation yet. Strap in and brace yourself for the wild ride that is Maximum Overdrive. Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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352. 1Upsmanship: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 (Feat. Vanessa Gritton)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 74:53


Vanessa Gritton joins the co-hosts for the recent remastering of the OG and sequel of the classic Tony Hawk Pro Skater franchise. The gang reminiscences on the changes from the original releases and how brands change over time. Though, they all agree it’s worth letting the nostalgia do a sweet pop shove-it over your face. I know you wish you could choose Rodney Mullen, but you’re left with Michael, Adam, and Vanessa. Sorry. Also, Vanessa explains why she’s a wiener. Adam explains what being rad is. Vanessa Gritton: https://twitter.com/nesgritton Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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354. Tales from the Pit: Autism, Depression, and Intersectionality During Covid (Feat. Alebrelle)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 74:06


Tales from the Pit returns with a COVID retrospective. Sitting down with Michael is Twitch Streamer, Creator, and Advocate Alebrelle. The two discuss what it’s been like during quarantine as an autistic and intersectional person. WARNING: there are lengthy discussions and specific examples each give about their depression and suicidal thoughts. Beware, all ye’ who enter here, thar be monsters. Everyone here is doing okay, and we hope you are too. Be well, everyone. Features: Alebrelle: https://www.twitch.tv/alebrelle Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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351. Frame Rate - Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (Feat. Sarah Griffith)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 73:29


Oh, behave. Sarah has joined the boys to discuss the 1997 Mike Myers film and its cultural impact on the United States, baby. Does it hold up after 24 years? Is it as horny as we all remember? Abe ruins the mood by bringing up the history of satirical espionage films. Features: Sarah Griffith: https://twitter.com/sk_griffith Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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352. Directorpiece Theatre: How a Director Can Undermine A (Potentially) Good Script

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 74:35


Adam chooses to examine 1998’s Murder of Crows, a forgotten Cuba Gooding Jr. vehicle. In the episode, we examine the work of Rowdy Herrington, also popular for Road House, and his directorial approach to this film. A very important part of directing is presenting a series of shots and performances so that the narrative is clear. “Clarity, then elegance,” as someone once said to me. Either due to an unparalleled series of filmic catastrophes or out of negligence, Mr. Herrington takes what could have been an interesting idea and turns it into a mind-bogglingly nonsensical film. Adam takes us through it. Features: Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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351. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: Movie Experience You Represent

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 107:54


Here’s the premise. Maggie chose a movie for Adam and Adam chose a movie for Maggie. The goal was to choose a movie that encapsulates their co-host. Then, the chooser finds out if the other can decipher why they chose that film. For Adam, Maggie chose the 1998 British village film, Waking Ned Devine, about finding out who won a lottery. For Maggie, Adam chose the Kevin Spacey vehicle, The Life of David Gale. These are insane picks so listen and find out why. I don’t know what this show is anymore, but it’s charming as fuck. Email us suggestions for episodes at magsandganz@gmail.com. Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Maggie Mae Fish: https://twitter.com/MaggieMaeFish Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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350. Frame Rate: Seven Psychopaths (Feat. Jordan Breeding)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 71:44


Michael, Abe, and the current head of videos at Cracked.com, Jordan Breeding, take a look at 2012’s Seven Psychopaths. They discuss the similarities of Quentin Tarantino’s films and the films of director Martin McDonagh, the joy of writing, and problematic aspects of the movie. It’s like if Tarantino and Charlie Kaufman (Adaptation, Being John Malkovich) made a movie. After this episode we’ll probably be cancelled and we talk about that a bit. Features: Jordan Breeding: https://twitter.com/The_J_Breeding Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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348. Directorpiece Theatre: How Speed (1994) Is Sneaky Smart

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 65:56


Yeah! Abe’s gonna talk about lines! Lines of Speed! Strap yourself into a chair and prepare to be lifted into the air at 50 mph! Alright, everyone calm down. It’s not that impressive. It’s just Abe talking about how the affinity of lines and visual motifs in this 90’s blockbuster classic are both thought out and thematically resonate. After which, you will hypothetically know how to frame camera in order to draw the audience’s eye and use camera and/or subject movement to build expectation and surprise. Features: Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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349. Rough Stuff - Adam Ganser: Growth Spurts and Christian Sex Ed

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 102:52


The Rough Stuff gang invites Adam Ganser to share his awkward stories from days past. As a bonus, Adam and Sarah unwittingly foster a therapy session for Bridgett. The gang discusses how effective, or ineffective, rather, the sexual education of their formative years were. In any case, be assured that Sarah’s mother will text her once she listens to this episode. Rough Stuff: https://twitter.com/roughstuffpod Email us your horrible tales: roughstuffpod@gmail.com Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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345. 1Upsmanship: Death Stranding

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 73:40


Get ready for Michael and Adam (the Uppers) to have some contention. Michael waxes poetic about the power of this video game’s story and the experience he had while playing it. Adam on the other hand hated the game. Uh oh. Depending on how you land on the game, hopefully, this discussion will elucidate the highs and lows of this apparently divisive title, pee and all. Honestly though, let’s just listen to Swaim talk about the beauty of the game. Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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343. Bewilderments & Scientifics: How Sound Works (Feat. General MacTavish)

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 64:15


*We are releasing this show's pilot episode for public consumption. If you'd like to hear more, subscribe to our Patreon!* We here at Small Beans have reached out to Professor Scott Bug, Master of Ceremonies of Science at the Dumby Institute of Perfections, who kindly agreed to begin this podcast in the hopes of bringing scientific joy and wonder to all of us. Today, we discuss sound and have the sonic archeologist, General MacTavish along for the ride. Features: Professor Scott Bug: https://twitter.com/profscottbug Cody Johnston: https://twitter.com/drmistercody Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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344. Kings of King: Christine

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 87:12


Perhaps the most important evil car horror film you’ll ever see, John Carpenter directs the 1983 adaptation of King’s Christine. Michael and Abe talk about how they accomplished the car regeneration sequence and wax poetic about the simplicity of the story, albeit absolutely insane and dumb. Get up in this grill, ya shitters! Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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347. The Cast and the Curious - Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2020 71:50


A very special episode featuring the film that explodes the franchise into spin-off. This episode was recorded live on YouTube on Dec. 20th, edited now for your podcast format listening enjoyment. You can find the full version here, on the Small Beans YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDjt5fUlBCc&t=1s&ab_channel=SmallBeans. Bridgett and Sarah discuss the raw sex energy of the two leading men and leading lady, and how this film plays to the strength of the series’ criteria of family and explosions Features: Sarah Griffith: https://twitter.com/sk_griffith Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweets Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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346. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: Family Movies

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 76:17


Our patrons have spoken! This episode takes the family movies that were watched in their youth. Also, listen for a lengthy list of producers, so if you pay more than $10 here, hear your name read on the silver headphones. Maggie chooses a film from 1966 starring Don Knotts. Adam chooses an ice skating movie. So everyone’s all over the place. Lastly, ‘tis the season to take index of your life, so Mags and Adam discuss their careers for a bit too! Let’s listen and send our support/judgment. Email us suggestions for episodes at magsandganz@gmail.com. Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Maggie Mae Fish: https://twitter.com/MaggieMaeFish Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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341. Frame Rate: Bee Movie (Feat. Katie Goldin)

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 82:21


Katie Goldin, host of the Creature Feature Podcast, joins the beans for an examination of the tropes of animated bug movies. Along with the absolute nonsense that is Bee Movie, the gang also talk about Antz and A Bug’s Life in order to see how these movies succeed or fail their basic premise and how their real life counterparts form socially. We ant to know: are you ready for bugstravaganza? Jerry Seinbee wants to know: do you like JAZZ??? Features: Katie Goldin: https://twitter.com/KatieGoldin Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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342. Frame Rate: The Quick and the Dead (Feat. Katy Stoll)

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 76:27


Our long time bean and collaborator, Katy Stoll, the producer of Some More News stops by the pod and talks about westerns, Sam Raimi, the 1990s, and how long it’s been since we last saw each other. Sam Raimi’s 1995 film released right at the beginning of the 90’s western revival but is unique in its homage to spaghetti westerns. The film is undeniably a gleeful mix of 30-year-old tropes and Raimi’s unique style, but it might not be his film as much as you’d assume. Sharon Stone’s work off-screen might be the only reason we have this movie. Features: Katy Stoll: https://twitter.com/katystoll Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans

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339. Kings of King: Thinner

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 71:35


Thinner has 15% on rotten tomatoes. Is it that bad? Michael and I discuss how this film fails and how it actually succeeds, and they place it on their on-going ranked list of the Stephen King canon. Stephen King once again proves himself as the master of Americana horror, even though this film never resonated with audiences. Also, we talk about our thanksgiving dinners because we didn’t talk to each other last week. Hope you enjoy! Features: Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans