Best Slacker Geeks Podcasts (2025)

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Slacker Got Another Pass 1:20:18

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2h ago1:20:18

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This week on Another Pass, Case and Sam are joined by Xan Sprouse from Gold Standard: The Oscars Podcast to celebrate a film that triumphed despite its production troubles! We look at how creative perseverance, behind-the-scenes chaos, and a little cinematic magic turned a bumpy shoot into a beloved classic. Another Pass Full Episode Originally air…

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Another Pass at Magnolia 1:53:54

26d ago1:53:54

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This week on Another Pass, Sam and Case are joined by Erin Callahan to dig into Paul Thomas Anderson's sprawling emotional epic, Magnolia. We talk about intersecting lives, the weight of coincidence, and whether a few small edits could make this frog-filled fever dream even more powerful. #AnotherPass #Magnolia #PTAnderson #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscus…

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Another Pass at X-Men Dark Phoenix 2:06:15

2M ago2:06:15

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This week on Another Pass, Sam and Case are joined by Randy Allain and Kris Ingersoll to tackle the flatscan of a film that was X-Men: Dark Phoenix! Together, they explore where this cosmic finale lost its spark, what could've made it soar, and why the Dark Phoenix saga might be one of Hollywood's hardest stories to get right. #AnotherPass #XMen #D…

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Another Pass at Double Impact 1:10:03

3M ago1:10:03

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This week on Another Pass, Sam and Case are joined by action aficionado Adam Garman to take on Double Impact! Two Van Dammes. Twice the splits. Half the plot? We revisit the 1991 JCVD cult classic to see where this martial arts double feature delivers, and where a second pass might've packed a stronger punch. Another Pass Full Episode Originally ai…

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Another Pass at Virus 1:28:02

4M ago1:28:02

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This week on Another Pass, Case and Sam are joined by guest Sean Muir to dissect the late '90s sci-fi horror flick Virus—a movie where bad wiring meets worse decisions. Together, they explore the film's potential, its squandered setup, and how it almost became the Event Horizon of killer robot movies. #AnotherPass #Virus1999 #JamieLeeCurtis #Donald…

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Starship Troopers Got Another Pass 2:24:50

5M ago2:24:50

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For the 175th episode of Another Pass, we had to talk about a cult classic so cultish and such a classic that it demanded two separate panels! That's right! For a discussion on Starship Troopers, Case and Sam are joined by John Lestrange (The History Wizard), Samantha Perez, Keith Lehtinen, and Mitch Punpayuk! Would you like to know more? Music by …

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Another Pass at Troy 2:06:10

6M ago2:06:10

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Vanessa Cominsky joins Case and Sam to RAGE against this awkward historical epic! Overview Podcast hosts Case Aiken and Sam Alicea provide a framework for discussing the 2004 film Troy, highlighting its connection to early 2000s epic films like Gladiator and 300. Vanessa Cominsky, a guest and classics major, notes a 4-year professional bond with Ca…

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Another Pass at Another Pass at Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back 1:23:40

6M ago1:23:40

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Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on this classic episode when Case sat down with Geoff Moonen and chatted about Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back! Overview Episode dedicated to Kevin Smith's influence following his recent heart attack, underscoring the importance of his work in nerd culture. …

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Another Pass at Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) 1:24:45

7M ago1:24:45

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Case and Sam are joined by Nic Woolfe to stomp like a kaiju (stomp stomp stomp)! We're digging into the Monster-verse with "Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)"! Overview In the podcast discussion titled "Another Pass at Godzilla King of the Monsters," the hosts, alongside guest Nic Woolfe, delve into their personal connections to the Godzilla fr…

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Another Pass at Another Pass at Captain America: The First Avenger 1:39:54

7M ago1:39:54

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Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the eighteenth episode when Case sat down with Drew Lewandowski and chatted about Captain America: The First Avenger! Overview In the latest episode of the 'Another Pass at Another Pass' podcast, hosts Case Aiken and Sam Alicea review 'Captain America: T…

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Another Pass at Alien Resurrection 1:18:53

7M ago1:18:53

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Case and Sam are joined by DJ Nik to revivify some Xenomorphs! Overview In the latest episode of the Another Pass podcast, hosts Case Aiken and Sam Alicea, along with guest DJ Nik, delve into the complexities of "Alien Resurrection," the fourth installment of the renowned Alien franchise. They discuss the film's controversial elements, including it…

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Another Pass at Another Pass at The Hobbit Trilogy 1:32:37

8M ago1:32:37

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Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the seventeenth episode when Case sat down with Ben Milton and Addy Thomas and chatted about The Hobbit Trilogy! Overview In the latest Podcast Discussion meeting, hosts Case and Sam explored a meta-review of their previous episode on The Hobbit trilogy,…

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Another Pass at The Super Mario Bros Movie 1:00:41

8M ago1:00:41

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Matt aka Stormageddon emerges from a pipe to surprise Case and Sam with the power up of a movie, The Super Mario Bros. Movie! Can they make it through with only three continues? Music by Vin Macri and Matt Brogan Podcast Edited by Sophia Ricciardi Overview In the podcast recording discussion titled "Another Pass at The Super Mario Bros Movie," host…

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Another Pass at Another Pass at X-Men 3: The Last Stand 1:30:48

9M ago1:30:48

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Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the sixteenth episode when Case sat down with Geoff Moonen and chatted about X-Men 3: The Last Stand! Note: The original episode we're discussing was made before Elliot Page transitioned publicly. Overview In the Podcast Discussion and Analysis meeting t…

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Farragut Forward Got Another Pass 3:16:18

10M ago3:16:18

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Case and Sam are joined in this episode by many of the people behind the independent Star Trek fan production, Farragut Forward! Tune in for interviews with Dave Moretti, Paul Sieber, Johnny K, and John Broughton! Overview In the latest episode of "Another Pass," hosts dive into the intricacies of the independent Star Trek fan film project, "Farrag…

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Another Pass at Another Pass at Avengers: Age of Ultron 1:37:28

11M ago1:37:28

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Overview The Podcast Episode Discussion and Analysis meeting focused on the 15th episode, "Age of Ultron," exploring various facets of the film's narrative and character development. The team reviewed the movie's overall quality, noting improvements in audio and debating its stakes and perceived mediocrity. Key discussions included character arcs, …

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Another Pass at Star Trek V: The Final Frontier 2:16:14

12M ago2:16:14

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Star Trek V: The Final Frontier is a movie that begs the audience to ask many questions. Why does God need a Starship? Why is Captain Kirk climbing the mountain? How many "Rows" are in "Row Row Row Your Boat"? And more! From Farragut Forward, William Jay joins Case and Sam to attempt to answer a few of these questions. Overview In the latest episod…

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Another Pass at Star Trek: Generations 1:02:52

12M ago1:02:52

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Case and Sam are joined by Hope Wyatt from Mind Brain Movies (https://www.youtube.com/@Mindbrainmovies) to send off both the cast of Star Trek's Original Series AND the Enterprise-D! Tune in for this discussion of Star Trek: Generations! Overview In the Podcast Discussion meeting titled "Another Pass at Star Trek Generations," the hosts engaged in …

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Another Pass at Solo: A Star Wars Story 1:40:34

1y ago1:40:34

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Case and Sam are joined by Randy Allain from the Media / Lit podcast to ask "Who are your people?" Tune in for this dissection of Solo: A Star Wars Story! Overview In the latest episode of the podcast, hosts Case and Sam welcome guest Randy from Media Lit to delve into "Solo: A Star Wars Story," rating the film as 'fine' but flawed and assigning it…

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Another Pass at Another Pass at Transformers (2007) 59:04

1y ago59:04

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Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the thirteenth episode when Case sat down with Ben Milton & Addy Thomas and chatted about Zoolander 2! Overview In a review of Episode 14 of the Another Pass podcast, hosts Case Aiken and Sam Alicea engage in a lively discussion about the original Michae…

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Another Pass at The Grudge 1:05:19

1y ago1:05:19

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Case and Sam are joined by Ben Haslar from the Reels of Justice podcast to take a look at a movie that really bears a Grudge!By Case and Sam

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Another Pass at Another Pass at Zoolander 2 1:15:30

1y ago1:15:30

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Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the thirteenth episode when Case sat down with Ben Milton & Addy Thomas and chatted about Zoolander 2!By Case and Sam

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A Dirty Shame Got Another Pass 1:06:48

1+ y ago1:06:48

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Sometimes, a movie can be derailed by the censors and what happened to the return on this movie was A Dirty Shame! Wes Johnson, who was in the film as Fat F*** Frank, joins Case and Sam to discuss A Dirty Shame.By Case and Sam

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Another Pass at Another Pass at Thor the Dark World 1:37:00

1+ y ago1:37:00

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Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the twelfth episode when Case sat down with Geoff Moonen and chatted about Thor The Dark World! Originally aired NOVEMBER 2, 2017 Review aired AUGUST 25, 2024By Case and Sam

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Another Pass at King Arthur (2004) 1:26:23

1+ y ago1:26:23

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Can we pull the sword and reveal a champion who can restore order to the merely mediocre 2004 film about the noble King Arthur? Lo! There is a champion who might join Case and Sam! Lauren Carter joins them to peer through the Avalonian mists and stalwartly engage with King Arthur!By Case and Sam

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Another Pass at Another Pass at Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1:32:22

1+ y ago1:32:22

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Let's look back at the time Addy Thomas joined Case to talk about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3!By Case and Sam

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Another Pass at Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow 1:07:56

1+ y ago1:07:56

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Remember when the worst impulses of the modern film industry, like digitally resurrecting actors and sterile green screen only sets, were instead a beautiful dream of tomorrow? Well, Case and Sam, along with guest Jesse Fresco, remember. Join them for a discussion of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow!…

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Another Pass at Another Pass at Tron Legacy 1:22:16

1+ y ago1:22:16

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Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the ninth episode when Case sat down with Geoff Moonen and chatted about Tron Legacy!By Case and Sam

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Another Pass at Reboot Season 4: Daemon Rising & My Two Bobs 1:54:36

1+ y ago1:54:36

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Red comes from the Net. She makes videos and comics and now this place: Another Pass. Her goal: discuss Reboot Season 3. Her price: Discuss Reboot Season 4.By Case and Sam

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Another Pass at Another Pass at Captain America Civil War 1:49:04

1+ y ago1:49:04

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Let's look back at the time Dr. Tom Obrzut joined Case to talk about Captain America Civil War!By Case and Sam

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Bonus Episode: The McCaw Podcast Universe on Dawn of the Planet of the Apes featuring Case Aiken 2:26:30

1+ y ago2:26:30

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We've got a bonus episode featuring Case guesting on The McCaw Podcast Universe to talk Dawn of the Planet of the Apes! Check it out!By Micah and Jordan McCaw

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Another Pass at Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull 1:31:50

1+ y ago1:31:50

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Moving from ancient ruins to Cold War era espionage made for a less well received Indiana Jones film. Can Case and Sam, along with guest Doug Lief, whip it into shape?By Case and Sam

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Another Pass at Another Pass at The Dark Knight Rises 1:30:40

1+ y ago1:30:40

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Let's look back at the time Ben Milton and Addy Thomas joined Case to talk about The Dark Knight Rises!By Case and Sam

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The Oath: A Batman Fan Film Got Another Pass 1:18:07

1+ y ago1:18:07

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Independent film making is hard. It's even harder when all eyes are on you because you're using a famous property. Johnny K joins Case and Sam to talk about the challenges in making the award winning Fan Film, The Oath: A Batman Fan Film! Check out The Oath: https://youtu.be/QNgKEX9cxwg?si=RGorZuDbsWcTVusB Support Farragut Forward: https://www.indi…

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Another Pass at Another Pass at Planet of the Apes (2001) 1:36:03

2y ago1:36:03

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Let's look back at the time Case had Geoff Moonen on to talk about the 2001 Planet of the Apes reimagining.By Case and Sam

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Another Pass at The Flight of Dragons 1:46:38

2y ago1:46:38

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Case and Sam are joined by Joseph Mastropiero to talk about a formative Rankin and Bass fantasy cartoon, The Flight of Dragons.By Case and Sam

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Another Pass at Another Pass at Spider-Man 3 2:05:34

2y ago2:05:34

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Let's look back at the time Case had Geoff Moonen on to talk about Spider-Man 3.By Case and Sam

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Another Pass at Practical Magic 1:22:25

2y ago1:22:25

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Case and Sam are joined by Anna Grindrod-Feeny to state for the record that it's centrifugal motion, it's perpetual bliss. It's Practical Magic. It's a beloved flop. It's a beautiful miss.By Case and Sam

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Another Pass is on Strike! 1:49:05

2+ y ago1:49:05

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Case and Sam stand with Writer's Guild and Screen Actor's Guild! In this episode, they share their thoughts on the matter before taking a pause in solidarity with the striking Unions!By Case and Sam

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Another Pass at Power Rangers (2017) 2:17:15

2+ y ago2:17:15

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On this episode, Case and Sam need a power and a force that you've never seen before (Nic Woolfe), as well as someone with the ability to morph to even up the score (Matty Limerick). Together, no one could ever take them down, since the power lies on their side as they Go Go on Power Rangers (2017)!By Case and Sam

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Another Pass at Another Pass at Star Trek The Motion Picture 1:17:37

2+ y ago1:17:37

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Let's look back at the time Case had Farragut Forward's Executive Producer, John Broughton, on to talk about Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Check out Farragut Forward: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/farragut-forward-a-star-trek-fan-production#/By Case and Sam

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Another Pass at Speed Racer 2:08:23

2+ y ago2:08:23

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We're joined by Sophia Ricciardi, host of Movie Struck and The Overly Sarcastic Podcast, to look at the 2008 Wachowski flop. By the end of the episode will we be saying "Go Speed Racer Go Speed Racer Go Speed Racer, Go!"?By Case and Sam

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Total Recall Got Another Pass 1:12:06

2+ y ago1:12:06

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Often called "A Thinking Man's Action Movie" and "The Last of the Great Action Movies", it's hard to imagine that "Total Recall" was a fight to get made. From the "One Track Mind" and "Reels of Justice" podcasts, Ryan Luis Rodriguez joins Case and Sam to try to remember the details of this wild production!…

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Another Pass at Another Pass at The Amazing Spiders-Man 2:19:07

2+ y ago2:19:07

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For some web slinging reason Case decided to do both of the Amazing Spiders-Man movies for the fourth episode of Another Pass. Check out Sam digesting (externally) all of the takes on the two awkward entries in the Wall Crawler's filmography.By Case and Sam

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Another Pass at Dungeons & Dragons (2000) 2:17:19

2+ y ago2:17:19

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The world's most popular table top role playing game has had a meteoric rise in the past decade, so it's hard to imagine just how hard the 2000 attempt to adapt the property to film rolled a critical failure! To talk about the infamous flop, Sam and Case are joined by Katie DeMatteis and Ben MartinMooney from Amateurish Productions!…

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Another Pass at Another Pass at Star Trek (2009) 1:29:34

2+ y ago1:29:34

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Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the third episode when Case sat down with Paul Sieber and chatted about the 2009 Star Trek reboot!By Case and Sam

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Another Pass at That Thing You Do 1:46:08

2+ y ago1:46:08

1:46:08

Tom Hanks is known as a talented actor and producer, but once he wrote and directed a well received period piece about a very archetypal band with a number one single. So to talk about That Thing You Do, Case and Sam are joined by Jukebox Vertigo's Keith Lehtinen for a conversation that spans both a theatrical and director's cut and revels in the c…

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Another Pass at Another Pass at Mallrats 1:11:28

3y ago1:11:28

1:11:28

Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the second episode when Case sat down with Geoff Moonen and chatted about Mallrats!By Case and Sam

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Another Pass at The Island of Dr. Moreau 2:08:33

3y ago2:08:33

2:08:33

Father! Father! Why is there pain? Why is there the pain that is The Island of Dr. Moreau? Micah McCaw asks this of Case and Sam when they reflect on the troubled adaptation of the H.G. Wells novel.By Case and Sam

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Another Pass at Another Pass at Return of the Jedi 1:29:48

3y ago1:29:48

1:29:48

Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the pilot episode when Case first sat down with Ben and Addy and chatted about Return of the Jedi!By Case and Sam