DeGen Cinema Podcast

For the first time in three years, DeGen Cinema’s Andy S sits down behind the microphone without his co-host, creative partner, and one of his best friends in the entire world, Brandon Bombay. Following Brandon’s unexpected passing, Andy looks back at the unlikely friendship that eventually became DeGen Cinema - from two degenerates arguing about movies on the internet, to a bizarre conversation a...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay get their frank and beans stuck in their zippers while rushing to talk about one of the funniest movies of all-time, 'There's Something About Mary.' Bombay starts off the episode by recalling a date hookup that got messy on several levels.  Then the boys dive into this Farellelly Brothers classic that's jam-packed with standout performances, but it&...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay celebrate the podcast's three year anniversary by covering a Cruisemas movie that was specially requested by a listener to talk, 'Vanilla Sky.' Andy opens it up with a dreamstate story involving Ambien that had him questioning his reality, by ending up in the wrong situation.  Then the fellas tackle one of the most ambitious big budget movies of the 200...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay prove the juice is worth the squeeze as they talk about the ultra-2000s comedy, 'The Girl Next Door.' Bombay starts it off by recalling how when he was a little kid he would stare out the window hoping to see someone saying, and eventually his wish sort of came true. Then the boys discuss a film that is packed with incessant needle drops, and is dripping wi...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay say, come with them if you want to live, as they discuss James Cameron's action masterpiece, 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day.' Bombay starts off the episode by recalling how his overzealousness, and love for this movie brought him on a misguided attempt to see the sequel on a date. Then the boys dive into one of the most relentlessly cool films ever made. T...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay head to Bangkok completely unprepared in the fight of their lives before discussing a Cannon Films classic, 'Kickboxer.' Andy opens up the first round by recalling a time when a man off the street entered his boxing gym with misplaced confidence similar to Eric getting whooped by Tong Po. Then the fellas jump into action to talk about this wonderful '80...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay have a bad day turn to worse, and worse, and worse while discussing the criminally underrated actioner, 'Ambulance.' Bombay kicks off the episode by telling a story about meeting an excited Michael Bay at a party, and how his real-life enthusiasm bleeds through to his work. Then the boys dive in on one of the best films of the decade, an action movie that b...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay confront their horrifying doppelgangers while discussing the runaway smash box office hit, 'Backrooms.' Andy starts off the episode by recalling the time he worked a late night shift in a hospital, and came across something quite disturbing.  Then the fellas try to describe a dog to someone who inexplicably has never seen one, as they dive into Kane Parsons...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay discuss one of the greatest, scariest, and most sweltering movies of all-time, 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.' 

For a very special episode 150, Andy S and Brandon Bombay finally decide it's time to meet god, as they cover a Degen Cinema staple, and one of the greatest modern films, 'Sicario.' Bombay is the first through the door as he recalls an insane night out that led to randomly meeting dancers at a hotel, and ended with him watching 'Sicario.' Then the boys get into this beast of a...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay are back from suspension, and are on the case to talk about one of the sweatiest action movies of all-time, 'Die Hard with a Vengeance.' Andy kicks off the episode by recalling when he saw this movie with his grandpa and it led to his school bringing in a social worker. Then the boys borrow a quarter to make a call on a payphone and tell the audience how th...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay make your wishes come true and tackle the horror box office phenomenon, 'Obsession.' Bombay breaks the ice by mentioning how the film gave him flashbacks to the most chaotic and unhinged first date he ever went on. Then the fellas head to the music store to discuss a movie that has been described as 'Tales From the Crypt' for Zoomers, and why that r...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay tell you to hold onto your butts, as they talk about the 1993 wondrous classic, 'Jurassic Park.' Andy starts off the episode by telling a story about when he got very drunk with friends and went to see a dinosaur exhibit at a museum, but was forced to rush out in a hurry after causing a scene. Then the boys prove that like life, degeneracy finds a way, as t...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay rub the furry walls while talking about the 2010 party-comedy, 'Get Him to the Greek.' Andy kicks the episode off by recalling a time he hid M in his backdoor region to take it on a flight to a Phish concert.  Then the fellas chat about a studio comedy that seems to be from a bygone era. You definitely couldn't make this movie today ... because it stars...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay welcome you to the revolution, as they talk about '90s action favorite, 'Under Siege.' Bombay starts it off by recalling the time he saw this movie as a kid and had an awkward exchange with a friend's mom during the infamous cake scene.  Then the boys get things cookin' as they discuss how this may be not only Steven Seagal's overall best fl...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay head to the clock tower to catch lightning in a bottle as they discuss the 1985 classic, 'Back to the Future.' Andy kicks off the podcast by telling a story when he overdid with partying at a fair and wound up at a crazy car dealership that specializes in Deloreans.  Then the guys give this family movie the Degen treatment. There's a lot of discussion a...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay show off their particular set of skills while talking about the movie that launched the old man action blockbuster, 'Taken.' Andy starts things off by remembering a time he had to use his years of training as a user to literally sniff out, and track down a friend who went missing after a concert.  Then the boys dive into one of the most befuddling studio ac...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay just got back from hanging out in Old Detroit to talk about the '80s classic, 'RoboCop.' Bombay kicks off the episode by recalling the first time saw this movie as a youngster, and unwittingly found himself involved in a friend's crimespree. Then the guys ask, "Can you fly, Bobby?" as they discuss seeing the simultaneous low class, and hig...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay find their tempo as they talk about 2014's psychological masterpiece, 'Whiplash.' Andy opens up the episode by recalling the time he saw a drummer in school lose his mind and attack the music teacher. Then the fellas dive into Damien Chazzelle's breakout film that presents as a sports movie, but is actually more akin to a two-hander thriller. The fi...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay head to a center for ants to talk about the 2001 comedy classic, 'Zoolander.' Bombay is the first to walk the runway, as he harkens to the gas pump fight scene by telling a story that involved a dangerous gasoline fire when he was a teenager.  Then the guys discuss a movie that was basically an extended sketch premise stretched thin at only 89 minutes, but...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay find a kid stuck in the elevator while they head to the mall to discuss the 1995 comedy staple, 'Mallrats.' Andy starts things off with a story about an old man he used to drink and smoke with outside a mall whose body didn't react well to all the imbibing. Then the fellas say breakfast, shmreakfast as they discuss a VHS favorite that fully embodied the...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay find themselves in a mob war between the Russians and Chinese as they discuss the criminally underrated actioner 'Safe.' Bombay kicks things into action with a story similar to what Jason Statham does, as he took a cab to pick up a lady of the night. Then the boys talk about an action flick that is overflowing with bone crunching action, and pithy Statham o...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay keep the 4/20 vibes going and spark up a cross-shaped spliff before talking about 'Pineapple Express.' Andy takes the first hit by recalling a wild time he was living the post-divorced bachelor life, and one of his greatest days was abruptly ruined while heading out to surf. Then the fellas talk about David Gordon Green's action-comedy that is an all-ar...

The Degens ended up getting so baked this 4/20 that we spaced out and lost the episode! Good thing we had a backup stash... please enjoy this very special rerelease of our 1st ever 4/20 special. Degenerates Andy S and Brandon Bombay were craving a funny movie so they sat down to ingest 'Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle.' Bombay tells the story about the older businessman he saw embarr...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay have some fava beans and a nice Chianti before talking about the thriller masterpiece, 'The Silence of the Lambs.' Andy is the first to rub the lotion on his skin, as he recalls having to make an illegal deal with a looney guy who bred exotic moths, butterflies, and other creepy crawlies similar to Buffalo Bill. Then the boys dive into Jonathan Demme's...