Social Loafer Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In today's podcast Brian and Bryan try something new.  One story told over three mediums. Our discussion,  originally meant primarily to focus on the book, The Shining,  dug into the 1980 film and 1997 made for television mini-series.  All based on the same source material, but went in entirely different directions.  As with most of our discussions,  we dig into the mental he...

Send us Fan Mail   "As far back as i can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster." In today's episode, we talk about and recommend some really great biopics.  We both have our own direction we went in and that's what makes this show work so well.  Movies based on true/real events has been in the Hollywood spotlight for almost 100 years and we have highlighted a few here toda...

Send us Fan Mail In todays episode, we discuss the career of Bruce Willis over a span of 12 years.  He began his acting career in the early 80s, but he hit the BIG time with Die Hard in 1988 when he was 33 years old.  So we started our discussion from 1988 and ending with his stretch of movies in the year 2000.   We both love Bruce Willis as an actor and were very happy to talk about the man, the...

Send us Fan Mail The year is 2023... and 3 Br(i)yan's all met to discuss the world  of robots in various forms of media.   In this episode,  we are joined by the voice talents of Jr Loafer, Bryan Jr.  We hear his own personal thoughts as well as impressions of his favorite transformers.  But we also TRY to discuss robots in cinema.  #Transformers  #Galvatron  #optimusprime #petercullen #bumbl...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we explore the Curse of the 31!  We discuss movies with production issues, deaths, near death experiences, movies about curses or hexes or luck in general.  The duality of the lucky side of life vs. the unlucky.  The unluckiest film to never be made!  The most unlucky/lucky man in the world according to Ripley's Believe it or not!  We also talk about...

Send us Fan Mail Good morning, Loafers!  This weekend is a special weekend for all of the fathers out there, as it is Father's Day!  Today we have Brian, Bryan, Tucker and Peabody on the mics discussing some random topics about fatherhood.  Sports, money, movies, bullying, and participation trophies.  We hope that everyone that has the opportunity to talk to their fathers this weekend takes t...

Send us Fan Mail Happy graduation to all the high school seniors!  Happy graduation to all the students who finally get to enjoy their summer.  In today's episode, Brian and Bryan talk about the joys of high school and reminisce about the good times from back in the day.  They discuss some of the best or at least their favorite high school movies.  If you find yourself out of school, congratu...

Send us Fan Mail What movie sequel have you never seen before?  In today's episode, we have a special guest host on the show, a podcaster from the show "Flicks & Friends podcast," named Dustin.  Brian, Bryan and Dustin have a roundtable discussion on sequels that they have never seen before.  Each host dives into a different genre and discuss three movie sequels.  The conversati...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is different from most, three Brian's/Bryan's and a Travis are discussing the Maze Runner series in its entirety.  The 2009 young adult series spans six books, 1 novella and 3 movies.  The conversation happens between 4 decades of opinions, the conversation covers all of it, while going off the rails a lot.  It was a fun topic to cover, the Maze Runn...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Brian and Bryan discuss the ongoing international war on terror, as seen through many classic films.  We sprinkle in a few true stories, and opinions from soldiers who have fought for our freedoms.  This episode is a very deep topic and affects our world very seriously.  This episode comes from the heart.  We hope this episode hits home for all of those wh...

Send us Fan Mail In todays episode, we take an in depth look at Kurt Russell's career and the movies that made him famous.  Kurt Russell is the action/comedy/drama super star of the 70s', 80's, 90's and more.  He has been a cop, a robber, an Elvis impersonator and Elvis!  His filmography has him all over the place over the last 50 years and we love him as an actor.  He is the k...

Send us Fan Mail Happy hockey playoffs everyone!  We are here with a special Hockey episode for the NHL playoffs, having a chat about hockey movies, documentaries, and hockey enforcers.  Being that this is episode 24 we wanted to place a little extra attention and remembrance to Minnesota Wild and New York Rangers tough guy Derek Boogard.  R.I.P.  In today's episode also, Brian makes his NHL...

Send us Fan Mail In todays episode, Brian has two special guest hosts, Dave Peabody and Josh Swaner.  Together they discuss life in the restaurant industry, going to cooking school, and some of the best chef movies Hollywood ever cooked up.   If you like to cook or ever dreamed of a life in the kitchen, this is the episode for you.   A big shout out to Moonshine Whiskey bar in East Bethel, Minneso...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Brian, Nick, Adeana and a cavalcade of others sit around a dining room table for a discussion about the sequel pandemic.  Hollywood is in love with giving the movie going public the continuations, spinoffs, remakes and reboots that they so desperately want.  Bryan wasn't available for this episode, but he still managed to put in his two cents giving h...

Send us Fan Mail Today we're 21 episodes old and we can't wait to celebrate!  We've cracked some tops and are ready for a drink.  We hope you have fun with us while we talk about some of our own personal drinking stories and talk about old times with some of the most enjoyable drinking movies and shows we can think of.  Have a beer with us and we hope you have an enjoyable 21st.  We...

Send us Fan Mail Today is a magical day.  A day that blessed the cinematic universe!  Today is Russell Crowe's birthday and we at the Social Loafer want to commemorate his birth and all of his filmagraphical  achievements.  We love his movies and his characters and if you don't, you might after this episode.  Happy Birthday Russell Crowe and keep up the good work. #Gladiator #abeautifulm...

Send us Fan Mail Its WrestleMania time!!  In today's main event we have the epic TagTeam match of the Social Loafers vs the Sandys Tavern Slammers!  The battle wages on through all of the finishers and we find out which WrestleMania is truly the best in the history of wrestling! (atleast according to Bryan) Bryan and Kevin have a story filled bout of wrestling memories, favorite wrestlers thr...

Send us Fan Mail Today was a very educational episode where the Social Loafers were given a look at the well swept curling rink in Cambridge, MN.  Brian and Tucker, with the help of Jeff Schafer and TJ Phillips, we break down everything from rules and scoring, curling lingo and terminology, strategy and Bonspiels, to Olympic hopefuls (Jared Allen?)  The game is compared to chess on Ice and everyon...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Brian and Bryan talk about some of their favorite Irish themed movies, some Irish history, and the Irish mobs of the late 20th century.  If you enjoy St. Patrick's Day or just want to hear Brian's attempt at an Irish accent, you're in for a treat!  Today, we're all a little Irish, so sit back with a pint of Guiness or a delicious glass...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Brian and Bryan, with the added assistance from Tucker and Mikey. We'll be deciding the fates of the 16 best Football movies of all time.  The movies match up head-to-head for the title of Blockbuster Bowl champion!!!!  The matchups are randomized, and the winners are decided based on, most football scenes, best performances, most memorable and most q...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we talk about the former heavy weight champion of the world, Rocky Balboa.  Rocky is the Michael Jordan of boxing!  He transcends the sport and is the most recognizable figure in all of boxing, even though he is a fictional character.  We discuss his life and legacy and what he means to us as fans, we discuss Rocky's rocky past and his dominate perfor...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we follow Bryans love for one particular director... A man who re-energized the entire film industry... Often imitated but still thoroughly unique... Quentin Tarantino!!! We discuss his rise to success and all his films to date.  What is his 10th movie going to be about?   #QT #Inglouriousbasterds #Resevoirdogs #Pulpfiction music provided by pixabay.com

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to spring training, Loafers.  In today's 13th episode, Brian, Mikey and (my son) Travis are talking about Baseball, baseball superstitions, Triskaidekaphobia, and the best baseball movies to help get the fans excited for the upcoming season of Americas national past time.   At the end of the episode, Brian and Mikey draft the best baseball team imaginable from the fic...

Send us Fan Mail This episode isn't perfect.  But nobody is perfect.  Don't hold onto something with the pipedream of "it'll be perfect someday."  This podcast is made for imperfect people and I hope you enjoy it. The guys at the Social Loafer rollout their fatherly knowledge, dolling out advice like Wilson next door.  This episode is full of wisdom and great conversation...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode comes straight out of the back of the bread truck.  The mics set up at our makeshift podiums, we discuss and debate which movies belong as the greatest college movies in their respective genres.  We start with the hilarious and classic college comedy genre.  Continuing through the episode we discuss the best college sports movies and end it on a powerful and d...