Best Conner Dempsey Podcasts (2025)

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#558: Botched Legacy (“Bosch: Legacy” Series Finale) 20:24

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0:00 - Brief into by Conner about the significance of this show and the significance of Harry Bosch’s signature motto. 3:00 - CAUTIONARY TALE - “Bosch: Legacy”. 10:55 - We transition into talking about streaming platforms in general and their absolutely fucked business model that makes minimal money and supports minimal creativity. ----- Executive …

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#557: Thank You, Sal Saperstein ("The Studio") 28:05

4d ago28:05

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0:00 - Conner’s water heater troubles. 8:20 - Dustin had COVID over the weekend. 14:25 - STRONG RECOMMENDATION - “The Studio” (1 season). ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Special Thanks to An…

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#556: Ambiguously Middle-Aged (“Nobody 2”) 45:00

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0:00 - Conner lost his voice while traveling. Part 2 of Conner’s journey home through Georgia in the middle of the fucking night. 27:10 - LIGHT RECOMMENDATION - “Nobody 2” (2025). ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition,…

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#555: Always Trust Apple Hands (“KPop Demon Hunters”) 55:05

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0:00 - This is our first in-person podcast! Why am I at Dustin’s house, in Georgia, in the middle of the night? 7:42 - REVIEW - “KPop Demon Hunters” (2025). Spoiler-free. 27:30 - We talk about the business end of this movie. Sony’s role, Netflix’s role, and the continuing model of streaming. 38:55 - SPOILER TALK. ----- Executive Producers: Conner D…

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#554: Ferris Witcher (“Weapons”) 1:00:46

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0:00 - When you burn your tongue real bad. 1:25 - Conner has made progress with the cat! 2:15 - Cat Saga #3! The Kitten Saga. 16:00 - RECOMMENDATION - “Weapons” (2025). No Spoilers. 30:20 - BEGIN SPOILERS. We talk about the mystery revealed, the ending, and fan theories about what the movie is trying to say. ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempse…

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#553: Mississippi Frame of Mind (“Daredevil: Born Again”) 25:00

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0:00 - Hi! 3:00 - LIGHT RECOMMENDATION - “Daredevil: Born Again” (S1, 2025). 15:45 - Coffee Update from Conner: Coffee as a local anesthetic. MAHA? 22:00 - We shift, for some reason, to the topic of the Mississippi River, and books Conner has recently read on the subject. ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dust…

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#552: Too Much Plot (“Together”) 1:21:20

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0:00 - Dustin would like to discuss “The Parent Trap” (1998), and how it’s an excellent movie, even though the plot makes absolutely no sense. 23:00 - LIGHT RECOMMENDATION - “Together” (2025). 35:30 - SPOILERS BEGIN. We discuss the ending, the themes, and fan theories. Dustin and I ultimately find another way to do this film that would have made th…

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#551: Spike the Baby (“The Naked Gun”) 37:48

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0:00 - First we talk about our awareness of the Naked Gun franchise. 11:30 - LIGHT RECOMMENDATION - “The Naked Gun” (2025) 25:00 - We discuss comedy movies in general, their relative absence from Hollywood, and why “get Smart” never got a sequel. ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engin…

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#550: The Jack Quaid Episode (“Companion”, “Novocaine”) 28:28

2M ago28:28

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0:00 - We briefly assess Jack Quaid, the man. No trailer music for these films tonight, because they are very spoiler-heavy, and I actually want to see these at some point. 1:47 - RECOMMENDATION - Dustin - “Companion” (2025). 8:55 - RECOMMENDATION - Dustin - “Novocaine” (2025). ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music b…

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#549: Ask for the Wolfman (“Wolf Man”) 44:02

2M ago44:02

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0:00 - Conner took one of those naps that completely disorient you upon waking. 3:00 - Welcome to our film and television podcast. We’re going to discuss Dustin’s janky stove. 9:14 - Nosey neighbors are fun, there. 11:08 - REVIEW/DISCUSSION - “Wolf Man” (2025). 41:30 - Dustin explains “The Wolfman and Donna” to me. ----- Executive Producers: Conner…

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#548: Too Many Cats (“Love is Blind”) 42:19

2M ago42:19

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0:00 - And now: An update on the Great Stray Cat Saga of 2025! 30:40 - LIGHT RECOMMENDATION - “Love is Blind” (Netflix). 39:16 - Dustin finds out someone is a real person and we write some “Family Guy” jokes. ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoo…

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#547: The Hole Really Works (“The Fantastic Four: First Steps”) 1:15:57

2M ago1:15:57

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0:00 - Should Conner get a new mixer? 2:30 - NON-SPOILER RECOMMENDATION - “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” (2025) 22:12 - BEGIN SPOILERS! 47: 47 - We talk about the future, about “Avengers: Doomsday”, “Avengers Secret Wars”, and a Marvel universe reset? https://variety.com/2025/film/news/marvel-kevin-feige-robert-downey-jr-miles-morales-1236465488…

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#546: Cinemalier (“The Vast of Night”) 28:45

2M ago28:45

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0:00 - A quick experiment involving coffee and pain. 10:35 - Eye masks. 14:35 - LIGHT RECOMMENDATION - “The Vast of Night” (2019) 26:50 - Food go out, poop go in. Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro S…

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#545: Braindead Idiot (“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”) 21:20

2M ago21:20

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I try to just give a simple review of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty", a delightful movie, but I simply can't, because my attention is wholly consumed with consternation towards frivolous ad breaks DURING THE FILM on a service I already pay for. And I think I'm done. I think I'm finished watching any films on streaming that I can access physicall…

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#544: An Honest Jimmy (“Superman”) 1:55:25

3M ago1:55:25

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0:00 - Our wonderful neighbors moved away this week, and so I’m pouring one out for them. 5:00 - NON-SPOILER REVIEW - “Superman” (2025). We give our general thoughts, recommendations, and pass/fail for seeing this movie in theaters. 29:35 - SPOILERS BEGIN - We go deep into the story elements, the choices made, and Dustin in particular has a lot of …

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#543: Marry Me, Kerry Condon (“F1”) 26:12

3M ago26:12

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0:00 - Double sleepovers and burned feet. 2:30 - STRONG RECOMMENDATION - “F1” (2025). ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, Skype, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Special Thanks to Anchor FM FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. This…

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#542: Chimp Laughter (“Megan 2.0”) 39:27

3M ago39:27

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1:45 - MORE BAD BEHAVIOR AT THE THEATER. Are we doing enough to discourage this as a society? 13:17 - LIGHT RECOMMENDATION - “Megan 2.0” (2025). ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, Skype, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Specia…

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#541: Zombie Dong (“28 Years Later”) 44:40

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0:00 - Before the main film, Kellan and Dustin talk about their thoughts on the first film, “28 Days Later” (2002), and its influence on culture and zombie media. 11:30 - We then get into thoughts on “28 Weeks Later” (2007). 16:04 - NON-RECOMMENDATION - “28 Years Later” (2025). No spoilers! ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon …

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#540: Real People Things (“Superman and Lois”) 38:28

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0:00 - We talk about the premise of “Jurassic World: Rebirth”, opening this weekend in theaters. 4:22 - RECOMMENDATION - Dustin - “Superman and Lois” 4 Seasons. 24:07 - Conner has become attached to one or two of the stray cats living in his yard. We discuss this feeling and what you’re supposed to do about it. ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dem…

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#539: A Revelation..of Something (“The Life of Chuck”) 28:34

3M ago28:34

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0:00 - Sorry, we’re eating real quick while we intro this episode. 1:25 - NON-RECOMMENDATION - “The Life of Chuck” (2025). No spoilers, but Conner gives as many thoughts as he can on this movie, which is difficult to explain without giving away the plot. 19:20 - We react to the casting of the “Clayface” movie, a DC Studios film written by Mike Flan…

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#538: Sleep the Leg (“Karate Kid: Legends”) 1:12:20

4M ago1:12:20

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0:00 - Some days are hard, and it’s hard to be informed without feeling overwhelmed. Our best antidote this week is listening to Dustin fix “Karate Kid: Legends”. Wouldn’t life just be happier in The Shire? 2:52 - (Dustin) NON RECOMMENDATION - “Karate Kid: Legends” (2025) - Dustin saw the film and gives some spoiler-free thoughts, in case you’re co…

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#537: Sorry, Bros (“Ballerina”) 37:13

4M ago37:13

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0:00 - Advertise “Life of Chuck”, you cowards! 1:30 - REVIEW - “Ballerina” (2025). No spoilers! 27:00 - We wanted to chat about the new Stunt Design category at the 100th Oscars. ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, Skype, QuickTime, Adobe Aud…

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#536: The Stagehand Slave (“Heretic”) 1:08:11

4M ago1:08:11

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0:00 - Conner had a strange dream where he ruined a celebrity’s party. 4:40 - REVIEW - “Heretic” (2024). Spoiler-free. 24:05 - SPOILER DISCUSSION. We talk about the second half of the movie, the ending, and a healthy dose of theology. 44:00 - This is where we get opinionated. Does the movie make atheism the villain, and are we fine with that? -----…

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#535: It’s Buzz Aldrin’s Fault (“Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning”) 1:45:47

4M ago1:45:47

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0:00 - Running is hard. 1:00 - REVIEW - “Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning” (2025). SPOILER FREE. We’re simply talking about our overall opinions on the film, and who we feel this film is most made for. 20:05 - BEGIN SPOILERS. We’re going to talk plot spoilers, more detailed discussions about story choices, and what we would have done differe…

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#534: I’ve Always Wanted a Human Body (“Silo”) 22:39

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0:00 - An update on my electricity situation. TLDR, I’m alive. 7:00 - The “Mission Impossible” review is coming up next. Tune in on Friday! 9:00 - RECOMMENDATION - “Silo” (2 Seasons). ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, Skype, QuickTime, Adob…

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#533: Yolked Bugs (“The Day the Earth Blew Up”) 53:16

4M ago53:16

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0:00 - Electrical Fires! 6:23 - Dustin’s Blueberry Bush. 9:18 - REVIEW - “The Day the Earth Blew Up”. 43:24 - “Coyote vs Acme” gets a second life, possibly will be released in theaters! Also, a tacit commitment for me to rewatch “Simon Birch”. https://variety.com/2025/film/global/coyote-vs-acme-cannes-market-kinology-1236391123/ ----- Executive Pro…

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#532: Slightly Proclave (“Conclave”) 14:15

4M ago14:15

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0:00 - We went from having a Pope, to not having a Pope, to hopefully having a Pope by the time you’re hearing this! 2:45 - RECOMMENDATION - “Conclave” (2024) ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, Skype, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premi…

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#531: Devour Feculence (“Severance”) 1:25:52

5M ago1:25:52

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0:00 - Colored lights will keep the middle class alive and happy. 1:15 - REVIEW - “Severance” (Seasons 1 & 2). No spoilers. We discuss the effect of having a show that reminds us of “Lost”, but that’s so much better than “Lost”. 41:00 - BEGIN SPOILER DISCUSSION. We talk plot details and more specific character moments. Also our fun theories, such a…

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#530: Bob in the Box (“Thunderbolts”) 1:17:38

5M ago1:17:38

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0:00 - We attempted free Zoom once. Never again. Also, I failed at exercising in the morning. I just can’t do it. Go ahead and make fun of me, unless you can’t either. 3:50 - REVIEW - “Thunderbolts” (2025). No spoilers yet! 21:00 - SPOILER TALK Begins. We discuss the characters more deeply, the ending, the post-credit scene, and the future of the M…

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#529: Stream the Leg (“Cobra Kai” Series Review) 43:59

5M ago43:59

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0:00 - We’re getting worse at doing the show (speaking for myself). Hey, let’s talk about Cobra Kai! 2:15 - REVIEW - “Cobra Kai” (Series Review). 25:06 - How long do you watch a show before it gets good/ how many episodes do you give it before you give up? https://www.statsignificant.com/p/how-many-episodes-should-you-watch?utm_campaign=mb&utm_medi…

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#528: Dead Sexy (“Sinners”) 42:16

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0:00 - RECOMMENDATION - “Sinners” (2025). 26:44 - We then discuss Ryan Coogler’s deal for this film, which some are claiming will end the studio system as we know it. We talk about what the deal was and what it may actually mean. ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner D…

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#527: Planting My Grave (“The Electric State”) 41:50

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0:00 - Meow Wolf, Pickle Boys, and Hats. Dustin and Kellan are over here essentially designing their own clothes. What the heck. Why didn’t I know about this? 7:18 - Why is my memory of “Doctor Sleep” so clouded? 9:10 - REVIEW - “The Electric State” (2025). ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produ…

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#526: Casting is Magic (“Anora”) 28:04

6M ago28:04

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0:00 - Intro. Skype is coming to an end, and so we have to learn new ways to make this show. Also, Slack is far better than Teams. Everything Sucks. 4:50 - Tomatoes. Eat them. 10:10 - REVIEW - “Anora” (2024). 25:22 - RECOMMENDATION - “Good Hang with Amy Poehler” (podcast). Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin We…

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#525: Everything the Lorne Touches (“Saturday Night”) 1:22:10

6M ago1:22:10

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0:00 - It's time for Spring Cleaning, and Conner’s clothes no longer fit. What’s that about? 13:06 - This is the “Saturday Night” episode. 14:55 - REVIEW - “Saturday Night” (2024). 46:00 - We begin speaking about SNL as an institution, its role as a talent factory, and how best to continue the show. 53:10 - This section is more geared towards the s…

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#524: Peter Lives (“Grand Theft Hamlet”) 14:21

6M ago14:21

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0:00 - A horrifying dream where Conner murdered his brother. 5:40 - RECOMMENDATION - “Grand Theft Hamlet” (2024). Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy our show, please tell your friends. If you’re interested in my writing, visit https://jconnor.substack.com/ ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produ…

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#523: The Sound of Meat (“The Substance”) 12:46

6M ago12:46

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0:00 - The young people are beginning to notice Conner’s tattoos. Mixed results. 5:40 - RECOMMENDATION - “The Substance” (2024). — Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy our show, please tell your friends. If you’re interested in my writing, visit https://jconnor.substack.com/ ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Du…

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#522: Turned on by Animals (“The Wild Robot”) 22:58

6M ago22:58

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0:00 - Hello! Dustin and Conner discuss Dustin’s Bible miniseries idea. 6:23 - REVIEW - “The Wild Robot” (2024). Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy our show, please tell your friends. If you’re interested in my writing, visit https://jconnor.substack.com/ ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produc…

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#521: Elderly Son (“Longlegs”) 34:41

7M ago34:41

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This week, we’re reviewing “Longlegs” (2024). Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy our show, please tell your friends. If you’re interested in my writing, visit https://jconnor.substack.com/ ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, Skype, QuickTime…

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#520: Old Men Yell at The Cloud (“Juror #2”) 1:01:46

7M ago1:01:46

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0:00 - “Poop” and “Pee”. 2:35 - REVIEW - “Juror #2” (2024) We discuss the film, but the larger discussion here is about the further devaluation of films and filmmakers by the streaming economy. Why wasn’t this given a wide release? It’s Clint Eastwood, for chrissake! Why do streaming services have to make money? Wouldn’t they be better utilized as …

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#519: Confess to the Baby (“My Old Ass”) 23:39

7M ago23:39

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0:00 - Dustin and Conner talk about how much Conner dreads Mardi Gras every year. 12:00 - REVIEW - “My Old Ass” (2024). Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy our show, please tell your friends. If you’re interested in my writing, visit https://jconnor.substack.com/ ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon…

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#518: Waiting for Superman (“Creature Commandos”) 41:19

7M ago41:19

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Today, Dustin reviews Season 1 of “Creature Commandos” (2024). We then launch into a discussion of James Gunn and Warner Bros. overall. Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy our show, please tell your friends. If you’re interested in my writing, visit https://jconnor.substack.com/ ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music …

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#517: Too Cartoony & It Will Not Stand (“The Penguin”) 27:51

7M ago27:51

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This week, Dustin reviews "The Penguin" (2024). — Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy our show, please tell your friends. If you’re interested in my writing, visit https://jconnor.substack.com/ ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, Skype, Quick…

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#516: No Cap (“Captain America: Brave New World”) 1:36:21

8M ago1:36:21

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0:00 - Dustin and I take a minute to chat about the “SNL 50th Anniversary Special.” 8:07 - REVIEW - “Captain America: Brave New World”. No spoilers. But this film was a really really big missed opportunity. 32:12 - SPOILER TALK - We’re going to get specific about the movie, including storylines that we think could have been done much, much better. …

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#515: Homework (Marvel Catch Up, Winter 2025) 48:04

8M ago48:04

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0:00 - Intro. Conner is newly obsessed with “Love is Blind”. Happy Valentine’s Day. We’re going to catch up on Marvel today, in preparation for the release “Captain America: Brave New World” this weekend. We’ll be planning to talk about that next week. 5:51 - REVIEW - “Agatha All Along” (2024) 21:43 - REVIEW - “What If” Season 3 (2024) 42:47 - We c…

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#514: Diddly Squat (The Ridley Scott Episode) 47:51

8M ago47:51

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Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy our show, please tell your friends. If you’re interested in my writing, visit https://jconnor.substack.com/ ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, Skype, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Special…

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#513: How to Help a Franchise Die 52:19

8M ago52:19

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Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy our show, please tell your friends. If you’re interested in my writing, visit https://jconnor.substack.com/ ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, Skype, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Special…

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#512: Helm ManslaughterHands (“The War of the Rohirrim”) 52:43

8M ago52:43

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Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy our show, please tell your friends. If you’re interested in my writing, visit https://jconnor.substack.com/ ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, Skype, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Special…

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#511: Sad One–Sided Comb-Over (“Nosferatu”) 44:43

8M ago44:43

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Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy our show, please tell your friends. If you’re interested in my writing, visit https://jconnor.substack.com/ ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, Skype, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Special…

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#510: This Money is So Loud (“Sonic the Hedgehog 3”) 1:05:42

9M ago1:05:42

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Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy our show, please tell your friends. If you’re interested in my writing, visit https://jconnor.substack.com/ ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, Skype, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Special…

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#509: The Kyle Movie (When You Mismarket Your Film) 53:37

9M ago53:37

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0:00 - Conner and Dustin return from the holidays with health update, because this is what we talk about now. Get ready for Dustin’s warnings against certain medications, Conner explaining how caffeine works, and . Neither of us are doctors. 21:00 - Welcome to the Mismarketing episode! Movies are among the many things that just don’t end up as adve…