Never Seen It Podcast

In this special edition of the Never Seen It podcast, the crew trades their usual movie deep dive for a free-form, fast-paced, laughter-filled convo on all things pop culture, Comic-Con, and nostalgia 🧃🧋🎬. We kick things off with some cheeky boba banter 🥭 and quickly veer into a breakdown of the latest dino-disaster, Jurassic World: Rebirth 🦖🔥. Is it terrible? Kind of. But is it the best ter...

🎧 About This Episode: This week on The Never Seen It Podcast , we're diving into the bold, brutally honest world of The Substance — joined by our special guest Kyle Mabson (aka @selfies_food_and_pets ), the brilliant mind behind our theme music, “Don’t Think I Can Stay.” We go deep into the film’s commentary on bodily autonomy , the relentless pressure on women to stay young, and how Hollywood to...

This week on The Never Seen It Podcast , we’re talking Pan’s Labyrinth — Guillermo del Toro’s haunting 2006 masterpiece where fairytales collide with fascism. Set in 1944 Spain, the story follows young Ofelia, sent to live with her ruthless stepfather, Captain Vidal — a man so terrifying, he makes the actual monsters look kind. At night, Ofelia meets a fairy and an ancient faun who tells her she’s...

This week on The Never Seen It Podcast , we enter the shadowy, hypnotic labyrinth that is David Lynch’s Inland Empire — and honestly, we’re still trying to find our way out. In true Lynch fashion, this one’s a full-on fever dream : fragmented timelines, identity blurring, eerie rabbits, haunted Hollywood lots, and more emotional dread than you can shake a handheld digital camcorder at. We unpack t...

Episode Title: Never Seen It – Didi (2024) In this episode of The Never Seen It Podcast , we’re diving deep into Didi , a coming-of-age film that hit us all right in the feels. On the surface, it’s a story about a teenage boy navigating identity, family, and growing pains—but underneath, it’s a beautifully layered film packed with cultural nuance, millennial nostalgia, and that bittersweet ache of...

In this episode of Never Seen It , we ride into the dusty town of Tombstone —the 1993 cult classic Western that helped redefine the genre for a new generation. With a loaded cast featuring Kurt Russell, Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, and the late, great Val Kilmer as the unforgettable Doc Holliday, we take a deep dive into what makes this film a fan favorite and how it’s aged over the past three decade...

This Week: Breaking Down the 2024 Oscar-Winning Film ‘Anora’ with Special Guest Amber Wyatt" Join us as we dive into Anora, the 2024 Academy Award-winning film from visionary director Sean Baker. Our special guest, Amber Wyatt—a former exotic dancer—shares her unique perspective on the film’s authenticity and relatable themes. We also explore Sean Baker’s signature storytelling style, discussing h...

In this heated discussion, the gang tackles one of the most controversial horror films ever made— A Serbian Film (2010). Justin defends the movie, arguing that beneath its extreme content lies a sharp critique of exploitation, both in the adult film industry and under oppressive systems. He acknowledges how hard it is to watch but insists the film forces viewers to confront uncomfortable truths ab...

In this hazy and hilarious episode, we dive deep into Up in Smoke , the iconic 1978 stoner comedy that launched Cheech and Chong from counterculture legends to cinematic trailblazers. We explore the film’s place in the cultural zeitgeist of stoner flicks and how it helped define the genre with its laid-back absurdity, offbeat humor, and unapologetic celebration of cannabis culture. Arnold kicks th...

The Triple-A’s are back! Arnold, Alex, and Adrian dive into all the big (and wild) entertainment news of the week—starting with the Oscars. Conan’s hosting, but will the show finally be fun again? Plus, we talk about Kathleen Kennedy stepping down from Lucasfilm, the passing of Michelle Trachtenberg, and why VHS tapes (yes, actual video tapes) are making a comeback. Oh, and Arnold’s got a magic wa...

Episode Title: Falling for A.I. – Her (2013) and the Loneliness of Modern Love In this episode, we take a deep dive into Her (2013), Spike Jonze’s poignant sci-fi romance about love, technology, and human connection. Joaquin Phoenix delivers a heartbreaking performance as Theodore, a lonely writer who unexpectedly falls for his A.I. operating system, voiced by Scarlett Johansson. As we explore the...

Episode Title: Lost in Translation (2003) – A Dreamy Look at Love, Loneliness & Tokyo Nights Episode Description: In this episode of The Never Seen It Podcast , we dive into Sofia Coppola’s dreamy and melancholic masterpiece, Lost in Translation (2003). Starring the legendary Bill Murray and a young Scarlett Johansson , this film explores the quiet connections between a fading movie star and a lon...

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 Get ready for a wild ride as we dive into the 1985 classic, The Goonies ! 🎬 This week’s episode is packed with laughs, chaos, and some seriously questionable childhood memories. We revisit the iconic film and, well… things took some unexpected turns. What’s on the agenda? 🔪 Justin opens up about a traumatic (but mostly fine) childhood experience involving his mom and a s...

**Episode Description:** In this episode, we dive into the 2000 cult classic *Groove*, a pulsating homage to the San Francisco underground rave scene of the late '90s. The film captures one wild, life-changing night through the eyes of DJs, partygoers, and curious newcomers, all set against a backdrop of hypnotic beats and luminous glowsticks. We explore the film's authentic portrayal of rave cult...

This week, we’re bringing the chills in our Halloween episode as we dive deep into the 2024 horror thriller *In a Violent Nature*. The film centers on the terrifying resurrection of an undead monster buried in a remote wilderness. All is quiet until a mysterious locket, long sealed within a collapsed fire tower, is removed, disturbing the monster's rotting corpse. This act sets off a chain of dead...

We're back! After a short - 10 month - hiatus we discuss the 2016 film "LaLa Land" starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. Plot Synopsis: "La La Land" follows the enchanting yet bittersweet romance between a jazz pianist and an aspiring actress as they pursue their dreams in Los Angeles. Amidst the allure of Hollywood and the challenges of their careers, they must confront the realities of love and...

This week we discuss the comedy classic Pee-wee's Big Adventure w/special guest b-Dizzle-izzle.

Hey all you NSIPeers! We're back with another year of spooky fun. We're reviewing possibly one of the best Halloween movies to watch this season, the 1962 classic Carnival of Souls. It's a horror story with a little mystery in the mix. Is it one of our top horror movies? We discuss that question and others with our special guests Crystal Harrell and Kurt Schawacker. We look into whether or not thi...

This week we welcome guess Randy S. Randall to the show to discuss the 1982 France Ford Coppola film "One from the Heart". Logline: Hank and Frannie don’t seem to be able to live together anymore. After a five-year relationship, lustful and dreamy Frannie leaves down-to-earth Hank on the anniversary of their relationship. Each one of them meets their dream mate, but as bright as they may seem, the...

NSIP is rolling back in to watch the cult classic RUBBER (2010) directed by Quentin Dupieux with our very special guest; actor & writer Henry Alexander Kelly! Arnold talks about his second breakfast and his trip to a tire fire called Mordor. Alex touches on French film culture and filmmaking and their stereotypes and as well as Quentin’s musical career as a music producer known by his moniker Mr....

The Never Seen It Podcast crew is back with the finale to the "Arnold has never seen the original Star War trilogy" series as we close out our own trilogy by watching Return of the Jedi. In this episode Arnold finds out that Jabba is a space gangster and he instantly becomes Arnold's new favorite Star Wars character, Justin reveals his sadomasochistic Christmas tradition of watching the holiday sp...

Every stoner's favorite holiday is upon us again, 4/20! This year, we are sparking up with an ACTUAL stoner flick, the 2001 comedy, How High. Starring Method Man, Redman, Fred Willard, and Essence Atkins, this movie explores the unbreakable bonds of friendship and marijuana.

The famiglia gathers at the request of our resident Italian, to pay homage to the quintessential Italian-American crime drama. Yes, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Francis Ford Coppola directed adaptation of Mario Puzo 's 1969 crime novel - The Godfather . The Godfather tells the story of the Corleone family , one of the five major New York Italian mafia families over the course of a d...

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and your friends at Never Seen It Podcast have whipped up a special treat as part of our 12 Days of Christmas celebration! We are joined by special guest @Nerdrey from @scraping_the_vault podcast, as we watch the third entry in the #HomeAlone series. We take the time to discuss our favorite Rube Goldberg machines, the acting prowess of Macaulay Culkin, and...

Back from the dead, just in time for Halloween, the group reunites to watch the 1987 horror classic - Hellraiser . Written and directed by Clive Barker based on his novella series The Hellbound Heart This film introduces one of the horror genre's most iconic villains, Pinhead or "Lead Cenobite" as the character is credited. The group discusses fashion in the S&M scene, why the dubbing is so bad, a...