Best Michael Swaim Podcasts (2025)

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Ep316 The Miseducation Of Lisa Simpson (Guests: Michael Swaim & Abe Epperson of Small Beans) 1:24:21

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Elliot Jay O’Neill & BT Calloway are joined by Michael Swaim & Abe Epperson to review; S.31 E.12 “The Miseducation Of Lisa Simpson” This is a Side Quest Studios Production Huge THANK YOU to our Heroes over at Patreon Grant Prusi // 16_oz_mouse // Philip Wolf // Timothy Burleson // Stephanie // Chris Tar // AlmightyK // Kaleb982 // nickibis // Nick …

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Dogg Zzone 9000 - Episode 249, The Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys with Michael Swaim 1:09:07

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Back in the 1990s we briefly mistook elaborate prosthetics for comedy. That's how we got The Amazing Live Sea Monkeys, a Howie Mandel production starring three suffocating improv comedians dying inside defective sex toys. Michael Swaim will explain how they influenced the course of his entire life. Presumably for the worse. ------------------------…

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Dogg Zzone 9000 - Episode 253, Hamburger The Motion Picture with Jason Pargin 1:36:46

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Jason Pargin's favorite hotdog is a hamburger with a side of racism, an icey glass of sexual assualt and a garnish of songs that are maybe some of the best ever written.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Robert will go to jail if you don't buy his book. I know what you're thinking... This is NOT the t…

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The 6th All Bonus Scenes Super Special 2:02:04

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This is a compilation of all the bonus scenes from Ep201 - Ep317 This is a Side Quest Studios Production Huge THANK YOU to our Heroes over at Patreon Grant Prusi // 16_oz_mouse // Philip Wolf // Timothy Burleson // Stephanie // Chris Tar // AlmightyK // Kaleb982 // nickibis // Nick Sultana // Teresa // David James Young // Paul Walsh You too can be…

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930. Frame Rate: Millennium Actress (Feat. Adam Ganser) 1:02:18

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This episode was paid for by special bean JaneQ via the Pick the Flick tier on our patreon. They picked it and we flicked it! Thanks, Jane!This episode covers the thematic counterpart to Jane’s previous choice Perfect Blue. Millennium Actress follows the memories of an elderly A-List actress whose recollections blend fiction with reality. Features:…

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Ep317 The Tell-Tale Pants (Guests: Paul from One Good Thing & Christopher from Role To Cast) 1:29:44

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Elliot Jay O’Neill & BT Calloway are joined by Paul Salt & Christopher Bond to review; S.35 E.16 “The Tell-Tale Pants” This is a Side Quest Studios Production Huge THANK YOU to our Heroes over at Patreon Grant Prusi // 16_oz_mouse // Philip Wolf // Timothy Burleson // Stephanie // Chris Tar // AlmightyK // Kaleb982 // nickibis // Nick Sultana // Te…

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933. BeansTalk: 001 (October 7, 2025) 55:50

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Adam, Michael, and Abe embark with you, the King Among Beans. Our KABs. Our little kabbies. This new show features nothing in particular at all. If you’ve been waiting to hear our three hosts unleashed, this is the pod for you. The show about nothing! That’s not taken, right?This pilot episode is available for free on all feeds, but from here on in…

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931. Frame Rate: Battlestar Galactica, Episode 1 (Feat. Cody Johnston) 1:01:33

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So there’s been some changes around here! First off, we have a new show from Cody Johnston and Michael Swaim where they comb through each episode of Syfy’s hit Battlestar Galactica from the 2000’s. Every two weeks we’ll have another episode, listenable via the King Among Beans tier at our patreon.This episode will be released free to all the good p…

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Dogg Zzone 9000 - Episode 252, BrosPod with Alex Schmidt 1:02:40

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Pierce Brosnan: Own it, enjoy it, don't worry about it. Words our guest Alex Schmidt lives by. Join us as the DOGGZZONE dives into what may be the most handsome origin story of any guest!By The Dogg Zzone

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Extra Wiener - 252, Which Bond is it? with Alex Schmidt 28:10

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MORE Brosnan! Because one Brosnan is never enough. Just ask Schmidty, he'll tell ya!By The Dogg Zzone

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928. Frame Rate: Ernest Scared Stupid (Feat. Daniel Vincent and Will Gordh) 1:07:19

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It’s a spooky-halloweeny Frame Rate! We bring in the brothers Daniel and Will, fellow filmmakers and friends, to discuss the impact of this strangely memorable yet fairly mediocre film on the elder millennial’s formative years. They also tell us about their new YouTube / essayist project! You know what I mean, beans?Features:ManBoyNice: https://www…

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927. See You Space Podboys - Session #16: Black Dog Serenade 47:41

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Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where Jet finds out his old partner’s secret.Features:Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.socialSupport Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeansC…

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Dogg Zzone 9000 - Episode 251, KOOL-AID Tape with Dimitri Simakis 1:07:54

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The Dogg Zzone welcomes Dimitri Simakis from Everything Is Terrible for another Hot Dog origin story! Come learn how a pitcher of rapping sugar water led to the creation of the world's largest collection of Jerry Maguire VHS tapes!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Robert will go to jail if you don't buy…

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925. Ander’s Sons: One Battle After Another 1:06:34

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Our deep dive of Wes Anderson and P.T. Anderson continues: this time we discuss the 2025 drama/thriller One Battle After Another. Michael and Abe discuss PT’s Anderson’s distinctive style, themes, and characters.Features:Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.socialSupport …

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Dogg Zzone 9000 - Episode 250, Rock and Roll Highschool Forever with Zak Koonce 1:37:25

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The original Rock 'n' Roll High School was a fun punk rock classic. The sequel is a Corey Feldman musical. It's the farthest human art has fallen in the least amount of time, and fucking Zak Koonce insisted we watch it. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Robert will go to jail if you don't buy his boo…

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923. Frame Rate: Perfect Blue (Feat. Adam Ganser) 1:04:15

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This episode was paid for by special bean JaneQ via the Pick the Flick tier on our patreon. They picked it and we flicked it! Thanks, Jane!Disclaimer: this episode discusses sexual violence and abuse. It’s a film from beloved director Satoshi Kon that exhibits a great amount of empathy and examination of the male/celebrity gaze. It’s a complex narr…

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922. Kings of King: The Long Walk 1:29:35

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This episode covers 2025’s The Long Walk, King’s first book. The hosts discuss the film’s plot, themes, production, and rank it. That’s what you get with KOK. A luxurious long walk across the totally non-dystopic American landscape. Features:Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeep…

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921. Frame Rate: Meet the Feebles (Feat. Tom Reimann) 57:41

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This episode was paid for by special bean Doctor Slaphammer via the Pick the Flick tier on our patreon. They picked it and we flicked it! Thanks, Doc!This episode covers one of the first features of hobbit-lover/director Peter Jackson. It’s the one with the rude puppets. Features:Tom Reimann: https://bsky.app/profile/startthemachine.bsky.socialMich…

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Ep315 Mother And Child Reunion (Guest: David Cooper) 58:15

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Elliot Jay O’Neill & BT Calloway are joined by David Cooper to review; S.32 E.20 “Mother And Child Reunion” This is a Side Quest Studios Production Huge THANK YOU to our Heroes over at Patreon Grant Prusi // 16_oz_mouse // Philip Wolf // Timothy Burleson // Stephanie // Chris Tar // AlmightyK // Kaleb982 // nickibis // Nick Sultana // Teresa // Dav…

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Dogg Zzone 9000 - Episode 248, RIFTS with Merritt K 1:09:47

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Roll up an illegitimate, alcoholic Glitter Boy and step into the world of the RIFTS Source Book with Merritt K. What happens when you put EVERYTHING in a single tabletop role-playing game? Local lunatic Kevin Siembieda tried to answer that question and wound up with an unplayable game and a mechanical battle kangaroo. ------------------------------…

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917. Shooting Threes - The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 1:14:43

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Bridgett and Sarah cover the second installment of the biggest trilogies in film history. Listen to our hosts have their own entmoot.Features:Other Bridgett and Sarah podcasts: https://www.instagram.com/bspodcasting/Bridgett Greenberg: https://www.instagram.com/bridgett_greenbergSarah Griffith: https://www.tiktok.com/@sk_griffithSupport Small Beans…

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916. See You Space Podboys - Session #15: My Funny Valentine 44:06

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Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where Faye gets back at the people who scammed her.Features:Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.socialSupport Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/Small…

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Dogg Zzone 9000 - Episode 247, Learn at Every Turn with Mark Mahoney 1:02:12

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Learning can be fun! But not here. Here, you suffer. Mark Mahoney hates your brain and he's going to prove it with, "Learn at Every Turn." Warning: Contains a sexy and naked native sexual awakening and NOTHING ELSE.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Robert will go to jail if you don't buy his book. I …

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How The Simpsons’ Planet of the Apes Musical Was Born | Simpsons Taught Me Everything 1:07:38

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This episode of STME features one of the original Simpsons writers, Josh Weinstein discussing iconic Simpsons bit, "The Planet of The Apes: The Musical" and the writers room conversations that made it possible. Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stmepod/# Follow Josh Weinstein:@joshstrangehill…

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Ep314 The Tipping Point (Guest: Dennis Perkins) 1:12:12

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Elliot Jay O’Neill & BT Calloway are joined by Dennis “The Wildcard” Perkins to review; S.35 E.17 “The Tipping Point” This is a Side Quest Studios Production Huge THANK YOU to our Heroes over at Patreon Grant Prusi // 16_oz_mouse // Philip Wolf // Timothy Burleson // Stephanie // Chris Tar // AlmightyK // Kaleb982 // nickibis // Nick Sultana // Ter…

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913. Frame Rate: The Visitor (2007) 1:02:05

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This is a Richard Jenkins zone. Please enter the Richard Jenkins zone if you would like more Richard Jenkins. His first main role in a feature is a film about an old Scrooge letting some illegal immigrants into his life. Michael and Abe talk about how the film navigates the white savior complex, how chill the ensemble is, and how Jenkins probably h…

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Dogg Zzone 9000 - Episode 246, White Chicks with Dennard Dayle 1:28:55

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The late Dennard Dayle brought White Chicks into the Dogg Zzone. Seanbaby and Brockway did what had to be done. Dennard claimed the film was responsible for his origin as a comedian and curator of cursed media. It's almost admirable, that he was willing to die for this. He would be missed, if it weren't for White Chicks.https://www.barnesandnoble.c…

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912. Rough Stuff: Teenage Skin Care Routines 59:38

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Sarah and Bridgett discuss the rite of passage that is bad teenage skin. The moisturizers, the serums, the crippling fear. It’s another shiny Rough Stuff.Rough Stuff: https://www.instagram.com/bspodcasting/Email us your horrible tales: [email protected] Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeansCheck …

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911. Kings of King: It Chapter Two 1:29:39

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This episode covers the second installment of It, the famous story about a clown and some children. Michael and Abe discuss the updated cast, the structure of the story, the spooks, and of course, the sexiest clown in the biz. Features:Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky…

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Dogg Zzone 9000 - Episode 245, Atlantis High with Lydia Bugg 1:05:17

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We're exploring the cursed media origins of the Hot Dog Crew, and this week it's Lydia Bugg with a show called Atlantis High, a paranormal New Zealand YA sitcom. It's like Saved by the Bell meets The X Files, but darker and hornier than either of those things. It definitely shouldn't exist, but it does explain absolutely everything about Lydia.…

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910. Frame Rate: eXistenZ 56:46

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Michael and Abe discuss one of the late 90s films about unreality. But this one has a bone gun. And Bilbo holds it at one point. Does that make it better than The Matrix? No. But it does make for a fun conversation brought to you by Pick the Flick’s Doctor Slaphammer! Thanks, Doc! Features:Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.s…

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Ep313 D’oh Canada (Guests: Springfield Googolplex) 1:34:57

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Elliot Jay O’Neill & BT Calloway are joined by Adam Schoales & Nate Storring of the Springfield Googolplex podcast to review; S.30 E.21 “D’oh Canada” This is a Side Quest Studios Production Huge THANK YOU to our Heroes over at Patreon Grant Prusi // 16_oz_mouse // Philip Wolf // Timothy Burleson // Stephanie // Chris Tar // AlmightyK // Kaleb982 //…

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Dogg Zzone 9000 - Episode 244 Rubik the Amazing Cube with Hana Michels 1:07:48

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Nobody's first memory should be Mickey Rooney's head, magically bisected and glued to the side of a three dimensional rainbow puzzle box. But it does explain some things about Brockway. Come listen as he makes his broken memories Seanbaby and Hana's problem. It's another Hot Dog Origin Story!Robert will go to jail if you don't buy his book. I know …

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The Definitive Guide to Groundskeeper Willie with Michael Swaim 1:56:21

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This Groundskeeper Willie video’s going to have it ALL - the length and girth of a Dan Carlin history podcast, the tightly-scripted humor of a VH1 Behind the Music OR BETTER, that’s just an entry-level promise, and of course we’ll learn a ton of fun facts by cataloging and explaining every single joke or reference Willie’s ever made in an ADD-fuele…

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Ep312 Meat Is Murder (Guest: Tommy Dassalo) 1:14:45

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Elliot Jay O’Neill & BT Calloway are joined by Tommy Dassalo to review S.33 E.21 “Meat Is Murder” This is a Side Quest Studios Production Huge THANK YOU to our Heroes over at Patreon Grant Prusi // 16_oz_mouse // Philip Wolf // Timothy Burleson // Stephanie // Chris Tar // AlmightyK // Kaleb982 // nickibis // Nick Sultana // Teresa // David James Y…

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906. See You Space Podboys - Session #14: Bohemian Rhapsody 49:51

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Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one with the senile chessmaster.Features:Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.socialSupport Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeansCheck our store to…

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Dogg Zzone 9000 - Episode 243 Karatecise with Mark Mahoney 1:04:13

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Have you ever wondered what makes Seanbaby tick? Of course not, it's universally understood that Seanbaby runs on KICK and PUNCH and HUNK. In this episode, learn Seanbaby's Hot Dog Origin story alongside Brockway and guest, Mark Mahoney. Try to act surprised when it turns out to be geriatric exercises from the 1980s dressed up as karate. ----------…

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905. Shooting Threes - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 59:56

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Bridgett and Sarah start their coverage of one of the biggest trilogies in film history. That’s right. The one with the hobbits. Join us for the first installment of the three-part LOTR podcast. Also, apologies about the last 5 minutes. Sarah’s microphone cut out.Features:Other Bridgett and Sarah podcasts: https://www.instagram.com/bspodcasting/Bri…

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Ep311 Bart’s Birthday (Guests: Tempest & Pete Quinnell) 1:22:16

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Elliot Jay O’Neill & BT Calloway are joined by Pete Quinnell & Tempest to review; S.36 E.1 “Bart’s Birthday” This is a Side Quest Studios Production Huge THANK YOU to our Heroes over at Patreon Grant Prusi // 16_oz_mouse // Philip Wolf // Timothy Burleson // Stephanie // Chris Tar // AlmightyK // Kaleb982 // nickibis // Nick Sultana // Teresa // Da…

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Dogg Zzone 9000 - Episode 242: CHiPS Force Seven with Eddie Doty 1:09:03

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Who likes highway patrolman secret ninja force hijinks? Trade in your guns for shurikens and fingertip suction, because we're talking CHiPS: FORCE SEVEN with pretend ninja expert Eddie Doty.By The Dogg Zzone

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902. 1Upsmanship: Halo 2 (Feat. Seanbaby) 1:03:39

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Seanbaby joins the pod to discuss the ancient FPS and trailblazer Halo 2. They discuss legacy, mechanics, and the Golden Triangle (Swaim’s taint).Seanbaby: https://1900hotdog.com/Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.socialMichael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.socialCheck our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www…

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Ep310 Girls Just Shauna Have Fun (Guests: Ashley & Diana) 1:21:54

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Elliot Jay O’Neill & BT Calloway are joined by Ashley Frost & Diana Green (aka Freezer) to review; S.33 E.19 “Girls Just Shauna Have Fun” This is a Side Quest Studios Production Huge THANK YOU to our Heroes over at Patreon Grant Prusi // 16_oz_mouse // Philip Wolf // Timothy Burleson // Stephanie // Chris Tar // AlmightyK // Kaleb982 // nickibis //…

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Dogg Zzone 9000 - Episode 241, ZORANN: STAR WARRIOR with Lydia Bugg 1:17:45

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Lydia Bugg is back to talk about "Zorann: Star Warrior," a Conan the Barbarian ripoff that begins with bitching and moaning, and ends with bitching and moaning. Somewhere in between the petulance exists a realm of limited possibilities, copyright adjacent ineptitude, and psychic sex pterodactyls.By The Dogg Zzone

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903. Frame Rate: War of the Worlds (2025) 1:06:46

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Michael and Abe discuss the recent Ice Cube vehicle, War of the Worlds. A screenlife movie where Cube saves the planet from the safety of his Amazon-brand life pod, using corporations to save humanity. It’s recently gone viral for being terrible, so we figured we’d go for that sweet viral money. Features:Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/mich…

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900. Frame Rate: Sinners 1:05:40

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Michael and Abe, very white dudes, discuss the themes, execution, and techniques of Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. Movie’s pretty good. Features:Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.socialSupport Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeansCheck …

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898. Rough Stuff: Childhood Fears 53:08

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Sarah and Bridgett discuss how the fears of adults and the fears of children are different (and the same). How we can reason our ways out of things and how irrational fears persist. Also, how children do not fear death and that means we should fear them.Rough Stuff: https://www.instagram.com/bspodcasting/Email us your horrible tales: roughstuffpod@…

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Dogg Zzone 9000 - Episode 240, WAR OF THE WORLDS with Jason Pargin 1:39:02

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Pretty sure we've got the inside scoop on Ice Cube's new War of the World's movie, we're the very first on the scene for this, what very well may be the worst- What? TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, other podcasts, even Ice Cube himself beat us to the punch in making fun of this? So... so we did the algo face for nothing?…

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897. Kings of King: It (2017) 1:21:40

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This episode covers 2017’s It, the famous fun clown story. Michael and Abe discuss why they made the clown SO sexy and discuss the Kingiverse at large. Features:Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.socialSupport Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patre…