The Concession Stand

To celebrate America's semiquincentennial anniversary, LeBeau is joined by his dad, Matthew, to discuss the 2000 historical epic The Patriot, starring Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger. Together, they explore the film's themes of patriotism, fatherhood, sacrifice, and what it means to become a better man. Set during the American Revolution, The Patriot follows Benjamin Martin, a widowed veteran who is r...

In this episode, Penni returns to join LeBeau for a discussion about Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, the film that first brought together director Frank Capra and actor James Stewart. They explore the film's themes of patriotism, moral courage, and the lasting impact a story like this can have across generations. The film follows Jefferson Smith (Stewart), an idealistic youth leader unexpectedly app...

In this episode, LeBeau and Penni talk about The King's Speech, starring Collin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, and Helena Bonham Carter. After the sudden abdication of his brother, reluctant royal Prince Albert is thrust onto the throne as King George VI (Colin Firth), on the eve of World War II. Struggling with a debilitating stammer, he forms an unlikely friendship with an unconventional speech therapist...

In this episode, LeBeau and Bethany talk about old Hollywood, It Happened One Night, and the impact it had on the rest of film history. The film follows Ellie Andrews (Claudette Colbert), a wealthy runaway heiress who escapes her controlling father after impulsively marrying a fortune hunter. While traveling across the country by bus to reunite with her new husband, she crosses paths with Peter Wa...

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In this episode, LeBeau and Dallen saddle up for a trip into one of the most thoughtful Westerns ever made: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962), directed by John Ford and starring James Stewart and John Wayne. When Senator Ransom Stoddard returns to the small frontier town where his career began, a reporter asks a simple question: why? What follows is a story of law versus legend, civilization...

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In this episode, LeBeau and Sydney talk about the highs and lows of Rise of the Guardians and its cultural impact. The film follows Jack Frost (Chris Pine) as he is reluctantly pulled into a conflict with the rest of the Guardians—North (Santa Claus), Bunny, Tooth, and Sandy—against Pitch, the Boogeyman, who has corrupted Sandy's dream sand to shake children's belief in the Guardians. Jack must di...

In this episode, LeBeau and his mom, Penni, talk about the wonderful movie about Mr. Rogers, in honor of Fred Rogers' birthday tomorrow. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood follows a hard-nosed investigative journalist, Lloyd Vogel, who has little faith in humanity, when he is given the assignment of a lifetime, a profile on Fred Rogers (Tom Hanks). At the same time, he tries to avoid his estrange...

In this episode, Sydney joins LeBeau to discuss Markiplier’s Iron Lung , the film adaptation of the 2022 indie horror game. Building on the game’s minimalist premise, the movie expands the lore of a universe where every known star and habitable planet has vanished, leaving humanity scattered across the void. The story follows Simon (Markiplier), a convicted prisoner sent to pilot a deteriorating s...

In this episode, LeBeau and Jeff revisit the slightly underrated animated sci-fi adventure Titan A.E. , breaking down what the film gets right—and where it maybe stumbles along the way. The story follows Kale Tucker, an orphaned young man and one of the few survivors of Earth’s destruction at the hands of the Dredge, alien beings composed of pure energy. Before humanity was wiped out, its greatest...

In this episode, LeBeau and Steeton discuss the heart, humor, and craft behind Jojo Rabbit , widely considered one of Taika Waititi’s strongest films. Set in the final days of World War II, the film follows Jojo Betzler, a young German boy whose imaginary best friend is Adolf Hitler—played by Waititi himself. After an accident at a Nazi youth training camp leaves him sidelined, Jojo begins to ques...

In this episode, Jeff joins LeBeau as they discuss the fantastic, but little-known, 1995 Richard Dreyfuss classic, Mr. Holland's Opus . The film follows Glenn Holland (Dreyfus), a composer and former studio musician, through his 30-year career as a high school music teacher at John F Kennedy High, highlighting the lives he has touched.

In this episode, LeBeau and Jacob discuss the highs and lows of the Tron franchise, with a primary focus on the most recent entry, Tron: Ares (2025). They explore the music, visuals, and core themes of the series as a whole, and examine how well Ares lives up to that legacy.

In this deeply personal episode, LeBeau and Dallen explore the deep themes and meaningful scenes from the 1946 Christmas classic that changed LeBeau's outlook on movies and life forever.

In this episode, LeBeau and Samaria tackle the cinematic behemoth that is Star Wars . LeBeau gives a quick recap of the plot of A New Hope and dives into the impact the film had on the cinematic landscape of the late ’70s, along with its lasting legacy on movies as a whole. He also explores the themes that make Star Wars so iconic.

Each episode, I bring a friend to the table to talk about the films that shaped us—and try to convince each other (or you) to watch them. Premieres December 11 on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts . New episodes every two weeks. Grab your popcorn—it’s showtime.