DeGen Cinema Podcast

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...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay realize hope is a dangerous thing while sitting down to watch the highest rated movie on IMDb, 'The Shawshank Redemption.' Bombay starts off the episode by remembering an insane Valentine's Weekend bender that ended with watching this movie, and promptly realizing that was the wrong call. Then the guys discuss whether this is the most overrated movie of...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay spent the evening playing pool and arcade video games at the Foot Lair before jumping on to talk "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." Andy kicks the episode off by talking about the delicious pizza in the movie, and how it reminded him of the time he was physically tossed out of a $1 slice joint in New York.  Then the fellas try to make sense out of one of the...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay grab two mics, and two helpings of mom's spaghetti to talk about "8 Mile" on 313 Day. Bombay kicks it off by reminiscing about the time he saw an MC try to physically murder another MC in the middle of a rap battle. Then the fellas discuss this sports movie disguised as a hip hop semi-biopic that features one of the most unforgettable endings. Eminem...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay cut off early from work so they can get high and watch "Flash Gordon" on repeat before talking about "Ted." Bombay starts things off by recalling the night he saw this during its theatrical run, where he snuck in booze and wound up getting too wasted.  Then the boys discuss a comedy that was a juggernaut at the box office, and has become unsung...

Degen Oscar season comes to a close as the boys grapple with seeing younger versions of themselves in Josh Safdie's 'Marty Supreme.' Andy kicks it off with a sprawling degenerate tale as he recalls the time he went to extreme (illegal) lengths to buy a replacement bass guitar part, which led to him relying on the greatest skill he had: playing claw machines. Then the fellas discuss a m...

Degen style Oscar Season continues as the fellas grab their harmonicas and guitars to talk about Ryan Coogler's genre mashup box office sensation, 'Sinners.' Bombay starts it off by channeling the oral-based loving seen throughout the film, and recalls a few drunken cuninlingis tales of his own.  Then the guys head on down to the juke and discuss one of the horniest studio films ever m...

It's Oscar Season, Degen style, as Andy S and Brandon Bombay talk about Paul Thomas Anderson's instant classic, 'One Battle After Another.' Andy kicks it off by recalling a time he had a run-in with the cops while driving where he was questioned about his sobriety, and the legality of his friend in the backseat. Then the boys dive straight into PTA's sprawling thriller/comedy a...

Love is in the air as degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay talk 'A Star is Born" for a special Valentine's Day episode. Andy is the opening act as he recalls a time he over-partied before performing and it led to him peeing himself on stage similar to the embarrassing moment for Bradley Cooper's Jackson Maine.  Then the fellas discuss a flick that was the rare case of a vanity project...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay decide to let off some steam and talk about a classic that epitomized '80s action, 'Commando.' Bombay starts it off by recalling how his parents introduced him to adult movies when he was 7 years old by renting this banger.  Then the boys talk about multiple ludicrous elements of this film that was seemingly only made as a way to showcase Arnold Schwarz...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay get out early from their 30 year bids and decide to hit the streets to talk 'Carlito's Way.' Andy kicks it off by recalling his sordid past when he took this DVD from an addict friend who became obsessed with getting it back. Then the fellas discuss Al Pacino's puzzling, but very committed turn as a Puerto Rican kingpin. They examine Carlito's a...

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay ask if you're watching closely before misdirecting you with stories while discussing 'The Prestige.' Bombay opens the episode with a story about drunkenly being confused at a party and trying to kiss the wrong person. Then the guys discuss a film that is often overlooked in Christopher Nolan's oeuvre, a movie that is personal for the director as it&...