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Adam and Abe talk about how Shrek 2 is thoroughly postmodernist, was indicative of the 2000s, and how comedy will forever be indebted to the movie Shrek 2. It’s an art criticism podcast on Shrek 2, so you know. Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Check out our movie’s crowdfunding page and consider dropping some coin on our largest...

Our three co-hosts are stuck in the multiverse and need to get back to their home universe. Clearly, the only way to do that is to explore our cultural obsession with multiverses, alternate timelines and parallel worlds, and tie it all into a conversation about post-modern art, pop culture, and the lessons these stories teach us. Also, each episode, one of them is an asshole who will probably sabo...

Ah yes, the embarrassing act of going to the bathroom. It’s not fun for anyone. Especially for Bridgett (pants pisser) and Sarah (terrible thief). But today’s topic dives into the unwritten rules of the American Public Bathroom System and the hooligans that feel they are above the law. Also, Bridgett tells a wonderful story about a Milan Fashion Week bathroom. We’re getting into that rough stuff....

A new trilogy has arrived! Our intrepid and eclectic hosts have chosen the next three episodes to cover Park Chan-Wook’s “Vengeance Trilogy” starting with 2002’s Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance! Let’s begin the shooting of the threes. Features: Bridgett Greenberg: https://twitter.com/BridgettTweets Sarah Griffith: https://twitter.com/sk_griffith Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https:...

Abe and Adam discuss 2001’s Cowboy Bebop: The Movie. Well, they more talk about Cowboy Bebop the show. It’s a great show. This is a podcast about what makes it so great, I guess. Also, they talk about if you haven’t seen it, the best way to get into the series. Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Support Small Beans and access Addit...

Special guest Jessica Ellis (What Lies West) breaks down the film Kenneth Branagh made after Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994). What happens when a director airs out their grievances in their films? How do you deal with criticism as a storyteller? Here’s some ways that Kenneth Branagh sure did it. Features: Jessica Ellis: https://twitter.com/baddestmamajama Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTh...

Our new limited series with co-hosts Abe Epperson and David Bell digs deep into the internet meme of the “dad movie.” We can all probably name a dad movie, but can we isolate the tropes that really make this a bona fide film genre? Let’s find out! Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/abethemighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan Support Small Beans and access Additional Content...

Abe and Dave discuss Brandon Cronenberg’s new film Infinity Pool! It’s about murder tourism! It’s real messed up. The hosts discuss if it’s a worthy successor to Cronenberg’s first film Possessor. Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our stor...

Our new limited series with co-hosts Abe Epperson and David Bell digs deep into the internet meme of the “dad movie.” We can all probably name a dad movie, but can we isolate the tropes that really make this a bona fide film genre? Let’s find out! Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/abethemighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan Support Small Beans and access Additional Content...

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...

Our new limited series with co-hosts Abe Epperson and David Bell digs deep into the internet meme of the “dad movie.” We can all probably name a dad movie, but can we isolate the tropes that really make this a bona fide film genre? Let’s find out! Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/abethemighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan Support Small Beans and access Additional Content...

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: Micha...

Adam brought his dissection of how in the early days of filming computer screens directors attempted to make an otherwise boring shot more interesting. Abe and special guest Jessica Ellis (What Lies West) join in to offer their thoughts on Adam’s super sick and chill theory. Features: Jessica Ellis: https://twitter.com/baddestmamajama Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Adam Ganser: htt...

Our new limited series with co-hosts Abe Epperson and David Bell digs deep into the internet meme of the “dad movie.” We can all probably name a dad movie, but can we isolate the tropes that really make this a bonafide film genre? Let’s find out! Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/abethemighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan Support Small Beans and access Additional Content:...

This show goes over the short stories of Michael’s favorite speculative fiction author and notable curmudgeon Harlan Ellison. Each episode Michael pairs (read: forces a friend to read) a short story with a guest that it “applies especially to.” This episode it’s the short story S.R.O. and the guest is Sarah Griffith. Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Sarah Griffith: https://twitter.com...

We have another patron-chosen episode! This episode covers Adam and Maggie’s playlists perfect for breakups. Vote every month on our poll for the topic of the next episode! Email us suggestions for episodes at magsandganz@gmail.com as well. Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Maggie Mae Fish: https://twitter.com/MaggieMaeFish Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www....

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...

Abe and Adam discuss 2017’s Good Time. They discuss the erratic tone, meaning, and performances of the Safdie Brother’s breakout film and how it is indicative of modern filmmaking. Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Be...

What?! Rough Stuff is back?! Bridgett and Sarah return after a few years of doing other podcasts! This time we travel to Sarah’s apartment which is so crazy, like you don’t even know. But it’s the perfect spot for our co-hosts to explore the embarrassing world of crushes. We’re talking youthful crushes, jealousy, and sex interviews. We’re getting into that rough stuff. Rough Stuff: https://twitter...

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 B...

Abe and guest co-host Dave discuss 2022’s Bullet Train. Well, really, they talk about the genre of mystery-crime films inspired by Guy Richie and Tarantino. What makes this genre of movies compelling? What makes them fail? Abe and Dave have the answer. Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooligan Support Small Beans and access Additional Co...

Stephen Casey, NASA machine learning and artificial intelligence researcher, sits down with us to discuss economic turmoil from a complex systems perspective. Basically, he says if the value of money is modified to be reflective of the health of the ecosystem and the well-being of individuals, then global health improves automatically with less need for corrective policies or top-down controls. If...

This show goes over the short stories of Michael’s favorite speculative fiction author and notable curmudgeon Harlan Ellison. Each episode Michael pairs (read: forces a friend to read) a short story with a guest that it “applies especially to.” This episode it’s the short story On The Slab and the guest is Brooks Brown. Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Brooks Brown: https://discord.co...

Abe and Mike discuss the 1982 anthology horror Creepshow! Stephen King acts in this one! The Kings discuss anthology as a form, the interesting production, and comic book vibe of the film. 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...

Adam and Abe talk about 2007’s vampire horror film 30 Days of Night. They pick apart the how the director makes you feel both isolation and claustrophobia by using camera and production design. Features: Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/therealganz Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to...