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ALL TEN EPISODES OF THE PEDESTAL PODCAST SEASON 2 ARE NOW AVAILABLE   In the final episode of season two, we jump if you jump with the 1997 James Cameron romantic epic TITANIC.   We're joined by special guest Chloe Wilde (eTalk, Healthy is Hot Podcast) who first recounts why seeing this movie with her mom traumatized her as a kid (6:10). We then begin the case for keeping it on the pedes...

With Max tied up in LA, Mike and Shane welcome good friend of the pod Matt Unsworth (Heist Podcast) to take the third chair. They share industry stories, reminisce about their time working together, discuss the recent hiring and firing of former SNL cast member Shane Gillis, and finally answer the age old question: Leo or Brad? Produced in Association with Much Digital Studios. See omnystudio.com/...

ALL TEN EPISODES OF THE PEDESTAL PODCAST SEASON 2 ARE NOW AVAILABLE   In this episode, we make all of your wildest dreams come true with the 2004 indie cult comedy NAPOLEON DYNAMITE   After Pops defends seeing it NINE times in movie theatres (4:52), we begin the case for keeping it on the pedestal with a discussion about comedy auteurs and if Jared Hess is truly one of them (16:15). We t...

Max calls Mike and Shane from LA to discuss Instagram story etiquette, the Toronto International Film Festival, Bill Burr's latest special, and Shane's trip to Las Vegas.  Produced in Association with Much Digital Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Shane discuss TIFF, Scarlett Johansson & questionable casting practices, Lana Del Ray & criticism in art, Dave Chappelle's latest stand up special, and protesting Chick-fil-A. Produced in Association with Much Digital Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max and Shane reconvene after the long weekend to discuss DJ Flume's on stage antics at Burning Man, Canadian NBA Players declining to play for the national team, Ariana Grande suing Forever 21, and Pete Davidson dating Margaret Qualley. Produced in Association with Much Digital Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

ALL TEN EPISODES OF THE PEDESTAL PODCAST SEASON 2 ARE NOW AVAILABLE   In this episode, we cross you to the left and take you back to the right with the 1998 Spike Lee joint HE GOT GAME.   After both Shane and Mike disclose the legitimate cameos they have in two other massive basketball movies (8:04), we begin the case for keeping it on the pedestal with Shane's big reveal of what he now...

Mike, Max and Shane talk about a 4-way birthday party they attended this week, Shaquille O'Neal's animation contest, a potential malfunction with sex robots that could lead to fatal strangulation for users, and finally the gang tackles some more listener questions. Produced in Association with Much Digital Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

ALL TEN EPISODES OF THE PEDESTAL PODCAST SEASON 2 ARE NOW AVAILABLE   In our final Personal Pedestal episode of season 2, we're living in a fairy tale with the 2003 Tim Burton fantasy comedy BIG FISH.   Mike explains why this movie is on his own personal pedestal, and what it was like to try and hold back his tears watching it alone in a movie theatre (6:10). After a deep dive into our t...

Mike, Max and Shane discuss Conan O'Brien on the cover of Variety representing the new wave of podcasters, “blue checkmark” status, recent criticism of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry for flying private while advocating environmental consciousness, and finally Shane shares a harrowing tale of confusion and potential fraud during his family vacation in Jamaica. Produced in Association wi...

ALL TEN EPISODES OF THE PEDESTAL PODCAST SEASON 2 ARE NOW AVAILABLE   In our second Personal Pedestal episode, we're your number one fan with the 1990 adaptation of the Stephen King horror novel MISERY.   Pops explains why this movie is on his own personal pedestal, and how he's been a devout Stephen King superfan since childhood (2:56). We then begin the case for putting it on the pedes...

Mike, Max and Shane talk conspiracy theories, cancel culture, and are pleasantly surprised when three-time Olympic gold medalist and friend of the Pod, Tessa Virtue unexpectedly pops in to say hi to the gang. Produced in Association with Much Digital Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The whole gang is back after technical difficulties corrupted all but 11 minutes of the most recent podcast. Mike, Max, Shane are joined by Mike's brother Greg as they attempt to recreate the magic from their lost episode with tales of high school friendship and poor wedding outfit choices. Then Mike and Shane sit down with featured guests and Conan O'Brien writers Jessie Gaskell & Mike Sweene...

ALL TEN EPISODES OF THE PEDESTAL PODCAST SEASON 2 ARE NOW AVAILABLE In our first ever Personal Pedestal episode, we're emotional vampires with the 2002 Roger Avary black comedy THE RULES OF ATTRACTION.   Shane explains why this movie is on his own personal pedestal, and why it made him think Roger Avary was a superior director to Quentin Tarantino (8:36). We then begin the case for putting it...

ALL TEN EPISODES OF THE THE PEDESTAL PODCAST SEASON 2 ARE NOW AVAILABLE In this episode, we need your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle with the 1991 Arnold Schwarzenegger action blockbuster TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY.   After Pops divulges all the different ways this movie traumatized him in his youth (7:13), we begin the case for keeping it on the pedestal with discussing what makes...

Max returns from Europe for the annual JFL recap episode!! Mike and Shane walk Max through their always eventful weekend at the greatest comedy festival on the planet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ALL TEN EPISODES OF THE PEDESTAL PODCAST SEASON 2 ARE NOW AVAILABLE In this episode, we're hungry for your touch with the 1990 Patrick Swayze romantic thriller GHOST.   We're joined by our very first guest, Hollywood screenwriter Matt Unsworth (Happy Together, Heist Podcast) as we first recollect how scary the demons were for us as kids (7:22). We then begin the case for keeping it on the ped...

Mike and Shane have Max on the phone from Amsterdam to discuss the tedium of commuting, swearing in front of babies, German techno clubs, Aziz Ansari, the "Cats" trailer, and the appropriate punishment for food lickers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ALL TEN EPISODES OF THE PEDESTAL PODCAST SEASON 2 ARE NOW AVAILABLE In this episode, we just got our beavers stuffed with the 1988 Leslie Neilson screwball comedy THE NAKED GUN: FROM THE FILES OF POLICE SQUAD!  After reminiscing over the days of VHS vs Beta (4:08), we begin the case for keeping it on the pedestal with Pops lauding its use of constant little jokes over the big ones (7:12). We...

Max calls in from Portugal with a “working vacation” update, the gang addresses the seldom discussed “terms of agreement” associated with the new FaceApp craze sweeping Instagram, and Shane asks if "I was joking" is ever a valid excuse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ALL TEN EPISODES OF THE PEDESTAL PODCAST SEASON 2 ARE NOW AVAILABLE In the first episode of season two, we strike hard and fade away with the 1990 radical action classic TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES.   After sharing the different impacts karate class had on our childhoods (5:24) and who our favorite Ninja Turtle was (8:50), we begin the case for keeping it on the pedestal with how well the lo...

Mike, Max and Shane talk about Max's evening at the J.Lo concert, why Dominoes changed Shane's opinion on restaurants giving away free stuff, Marc Maron's recent criticism of Hamilton, movie theatres choosing to show a new pro-life film, predictions for who will win this season of The Bachelorette, and they give advice to listeners who wrote in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mike, Max and Shane discuss season 2 of The Pedestal Podcast, Kawhi Leonard's departure, a boozy diaper party in Hamilton, a bizarre cartoon graphic celebrating the US women's national soccer team, also Max and Shane square off in an epic two round arm wrestling competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max and Shane discuss the Kawhi Leonard free agency frenzy and consequent helicopter chase in Toronto. Max shares his extreme repulsion to noise pollution caused by motorcycles and Christmas comes early for Shane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max and Shane talk about the Taylor Swift-Scooter Braun music catalog battle and the airing of dirty insider laundry on social media, The Mandarin restaurant offering a free meal to Canadians on Canada day... if they can prove they're Canadian, and lastly they discuss athletes and entertainers charging fans a fee for photo's and autographs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...