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1088. Frame Rate: Evil Does Not Exist
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This film, directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi (Drive My Car, 2021), looks at a fictional rural village in Japan, as it’s attempted to be gentrified, and the locals that are reluctant to open their livelihood to city residents.
1084. Frame Rate: Tenet
Adam and Abe have officially started their Christopher Nolan watch-through. We’re not going chronologically: we’ve devised a complex system of time to manipulate your emotions. So now we’re going back to 2020: to the tale of a man who stops another man who is trying to end the world with reverse.
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Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/pro
1082. Frame Rate: Wet Hot American Summer
The hosts discuss formative (for them) 2001’s parody of summer camp teen films, Wet Hot American Summer. The conversation discusses the performance and comedy stylings of the team behind the film, the comedy-generational impact of the success of the film, and sucking your own dick.
Features:
Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social
Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/a
1078. Kings of King: The Langoliers
Michael and Abe discuss the 1995 TV miniseries about interdimensional meatballs cracklin’ their way through liminal time spaces. It’s well known for not being the best adaptation of Stephen King’s works. But maybe… just maybe… the boys rank it at the top of the list! Let’s see!
Features:
Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social
Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp
1076. Frame Rate: The Prestige
Adam and Abe have officially started their Christopher Nolan watch-through. We’re not going chronologically: we’ve devised a complex system of time to manipulate your emotions. So now we’re going back to 2006: to the tale of two scumbag magicians who try to one up each other with neat tricks.
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Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social
Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile
1079. Frame Rate: I Love Boosters (Feat. Boots Riley)
Director/Writer/Rapper Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You, I'm a Virgo, I Love Boosters) graciously lets Michael pick his brain for an hour about his latest film, working methods, and motivations writ large. A very special Frame Rate too good to paywall. Enjoy this conversation with one of our favorite auteurs working right now!
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Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.so
1073. Frame Rate: Influencers
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If you recall, we covered 2022’s Influencer a month ago. This is the squeak-quel! What new horrors await our socially literate and pretty friends? It’s probably not going to go well for them. But damn, those deaths rack up t
1072. Inside Dads: Moneyball, and Other Math Movies
Our limited series with co-hosts Abe Epperson and David Bell digs deep into the internet meme of the “dad movie.” We can all probably name a dad movie, but can we isolate the tropes that really make this a bona fide film genre? Let’s find out!
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Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social
David Bell: https://bsky.app/profile/moviehooligan.bsky.social
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1067. Shooting Threes: Back to the Future 2
Bridgett and Sarah continue their travel through the classic Zemeckis trilogy. Let’s see what the hosts think of this installment! Great Scott!
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1066. Kings of King - It: Welcome to Derry (S1E7-S1E8)
This episode concludes our coverage of the 8 episode run of season 1’s It: Welcome to Derry (2025). This episode covers the seventh and eighth episodes of the show along with our thoughts on season 1 overall!
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1064. Frame Rate: Influencer (Feat. Dave Bell)
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Michael and Abe sit down with Dave Bell to discuss the 2022 Shutter horror film that features a woman preying on internet influencers in Thailand. The three boys discuss the execution, themes, and overall message of the film
1061. Frame Rate: A League of Their Own
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Michael and Abe talk about the most successful baseball film to date: A League of Their Own (1992). The boys talk about the power of structure, ensemble cast, small victories, and how the Hollywood film tackles trauma. It’s a real solid bean pick.
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1055. Frame Rate: Send Help
Michael and Abe discuss the 2026 Sam Raimi film Send Help featuring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien. They talk about their love of Raimi through the ages, the impressive and hilarious performances by the leads, and if the film ends up delivering yet another banger.
Features:
Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social
Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social
1059. Frame Rate: The Odyssey
Adam and Abe talk about Christopher Nolan’s new film, The Odyssey. Who’s this Nolan guy? Is he any good? Also, should we do a short limited series on his films? We’re thinking about replacing See You Space Podboys with something. Hit us up in the comments.
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Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social
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1054. Kings of King - It: Welcome to Derry (S1E4-S1E6)
We will be covering the 8 episode run of season 1’s It: Welcome to Derry (2025). This episode covers the fourth, fifth, and sixth of the season one run. Let’s find out if this clown show is any good!
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Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social
Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social
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1052. Frame Rate: The Sandlot (Feat. Sarah Griffith)
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Michael and Abe sit down with Sarah Griffith to talk about the 1993 film about boyhood and baseball. Enjoy this discussion of movie propaganda and the hosts’ discussion of who has defeated more dogs.
Features:
Sarah Griffith: https://www.instagram.com/s
1049. See You Space Podboys - Session #26: The Real Folk Blues, Part 2
Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. It’s the finale! The last episode of Cowboy Bebop and of the smash-hit podcast it inspired, See You Space Podboys! Enjoy, and thank you, cowpokes.
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1048. Frame Rate: The Beach Bum
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Michael and Abe sit down to chat Harmony Korine’s 2019 trek into the mind of Moondog, our titular Beach Bum. He bones, he torches that bone, he plays a bone, he finds a bone. Moondog gets what he can is the main deal. Also, he’s Matthew McConaughey.
1043. Frame Rate: Network
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Michael and Abe sit down to chat about this 50 year old movie and how its relevancy still hits home. Let’s talk about the themes, execution, and performances in this satire of how wealthy opportunists will exploit pain and anger for an extra buck.
1040. Frame Rate: In Bruges (Feat. Vanessa Guerrero)
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Vanessa joins Michael and Abe to talk about the hitman comedy/drama from 2008: In Bruges. Written and directed by Martin McDonagh, the three discuss the writing, themes, and jokes of this award winning film.
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1042. Spielboys! - Disclosure Day
Sit back and listen to the sweet sound of the boys talkin’ bout the ‘berg. This episode covers this year’s Disclosure Day, out in theaters now!
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1036. See You Space Podboys - Session #25: The Real Folk Blues, Part 1
Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. Buckle up, we’ve entered the finale two-parter.
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Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social
Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social
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1035. Kings of King - It: Welcome to Derry (S1E1-S1E3)
We will be covering the 8 episode run of season 1’s It: Welcome to Derry (2025). This episode covers the first three episodes and our initial reactions to this new hot clown show.
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Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social
Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social
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1029. Frame Rate: Pizza Movie (Feat. Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher)
Old sketch group pals Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney drop by to discuss their new film about two high college buds attempting to make it downstairs to grab their munchies. Available on Hulu: Pizza Movie.
For the older sketch heads: they’re the comedy duo BriTANick and they discuss with Abe and Michael the challenges of making an indie movie in 2026 and the surprising successes and failures of ba
1028. See You Space Podboys - Session #24: Hard Luck Woman
Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where Edward leaves.
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Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social
Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social
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1026. Frame Rate - Pop Star: Never Stop Never Stopping (Feat. Soren Bowie)
The hosts are joined by fellow funnyman and writer (and if you remember far enough actor) Soren Bowie. The gang talk about this very funny faux-documentary from 2016 as well as the sketch troupe behind it: The Lonely Island. They discuss what makes the writing tick and even pull out the old projector to do some joke mathematics.
Features:
Soren Bowie: https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.soci
1023. Frame Rate: Prisoners
Mike and Abe discuss the 2013 psychological thriller/mystery Prisoners, directed by Denis Villeneuve. The film depicts the horrors of your child being kidnapped and how rage and fear can strip our humanity. Get ready for some movie “glazing,” as the kids call it.
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Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social
Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social
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1022. See You Space Podboys - Session #23: Brain Scratch
Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where Faye joins a technocult.
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Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social
Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social
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1016. Kings of King: The Stand (1994 Miniseries), Part 2
This episode completes the thrilling conclusion of the 1994 ABC television event, The Stand. We covered this as a two-parter, as it’s technically four movie length episodes. For this episode, Michael and Abe discuss the mythological backing of King’s stories, the consequences of the plot, and guess how the real whimper of an ending.
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Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.b
1015. Inside Dads: Volcano, and Other Disaster Films
Our limited series with co-hosts Abe Epperson and David Bell digs deep into the internet meme of the “dad movie.” We can all probably name a dad movie, but can we isolate the tropes that really make this a bona fide film genre? Let’s find out!
Features:
Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social
David Bell: https://bsky.app/profile/moviehooligan.bsky.social
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1012. Shooting Threes: Back to the Future
Bridgett and Sarah start a new trilogy. Let’s see what the hosts think of soft sci-fi! I hope they like it. They’ll probably like it. Well, Bridgett’s seen ‘em. But Sarah has not. Great Scott!
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Sarah Griffith: https://www.instagram.com/sarahgriffith/
1009. Frame Rate: Dick Tracy (Feat. Will Poole)
The hosts are joined by comedian and friend of the pod Will Poole (aka Kristi Yamaguccimane) once again. This time they discuss the campy, cartoony hallucination that is 1990’s Dick Tracy.
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Will Poole: https://bsky.app/profile/wapplehouse.bsky.social
Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social
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1008. Frame Rate: Love Lies Bleeding
The hosts discuss the 2024 lesbian crime story Love Lies Bleeding. They discuss influences, execution, and themes involved.
Episode brought to you by JaneQ via the Pick the Flick tier of our patreon! Thanks, Jane!
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Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social
Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social
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1010. Frame Rate: Battlestar Galactica, S1E10, "The Hand of God" (Feat. Cody Johnston)
Our hosts, who totally aren’t cylons, 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 provided on the free feed just to wet your beak, freeloaders.
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Cody Johnston: https://bsky.app/profile/codyjohnston.bsky.social
Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app
1002. Kings of King: The Stand (1994 Miniseries), Part 1
This episode covers the first half of the 1994 ABC television event, The Stand. We’re covering this as a two-parter, as it’s technically four movie length episodes. For this episode, Michael and Abe discuss the mythological backing of King’s stories, the quality of the production, and guess how it’s going to end (probably not with a bang, but a whimper, amiright?).
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1001. See You Space Podboys - Session #22: Cowboy Funk
Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where Spike fights a cowboy.
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Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social
Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social
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1003. Frame Rate: Battlestar Galactica, S1E9, "Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down" (Feat. Cody Johnston)
The new show from Cody Johnston and Michael Swaim continues! 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 provided on the free feed just to wet your beak, freeloaders.
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Cody Johnston: https://bsky.app/profile/codyjohnston.bsky.social
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998. Frame Rate: Batman Begins
The hosts debate who is the podcast-Batman (the best version of Batman), and also cover the 2005 superhero film Batman Begins. Michael and Abe discuss the myth of Batman, the logic of Gotham, and cops (mainly).
Episode brought to you by askingseven via the Pick the Flick tier of our patreon! Thanks, seven!
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Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social
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995. See You Space Podboys - Session #21: Boogie-Woogie Feng Shui
Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where Jet helps a daughter tell her father that he sucks.
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Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social
Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social
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994. Frame Rate: Downhill Racer
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This episode covers the 1969 Robert Redford and Gene Hackman skiing movie. Though, it’s mostly about boning.
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Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social
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991. Frame Rate: Ravenous (Feat. Hana Michels)
Big thanks to Mike Scorpio for being a Pick the Flick tiered bean! They chose the tier and got to pick a movie for us to cover! You can be like Mike!
Michael and Abe are joined by friend of beans and pod, writer and life coach Hana Michels to discuss the 1999 cannibal film Ravenous starring Guy Pierce and Robert Carlyle. They discuss gore in cinema, vampire tales, and being so strong you don’t ca
990. Frame Rate: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (Feat. Soren Bowie)
We bring on a special bean this episode, writer and comedian Soren Bowie. You might know him from After Hours, or American Dad, or Quick Question, or “hunk” in the dictionary. We’re covering the 1975 classic motion picture about releasing a Jack Nicholson upon a group of people, like you’d do with a wolf. Not to be confused with the 1994 classic motion picture about releasing a Jack Nicholson upon
983. Frame Rate: The Fisher King (Feat. Robert Brockway)
We bring on a special bean this episode, author and comedian Robert Brockway. He has a book out (info below) and we’re talking about the 1991 Terry Gilliam film starring Jeff Bridges and Robin Williams.
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982. 1Upsmanship: The Midnight Walk (Feat. John Liot)
Michael and guest host / Friend of the Bean John Liot discuss the indie adventure game The Midnight Walk. As a little flame boy, you light your way through a linear but deceptively simple puzzle games. The boys discuss its mechanics, story, and experience playing this fairly short game.
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John Liot: https://www.instagram.com/johnliot/
Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.
987. Frame Rate: The Man Who Knew Too Little (Feat. Jacob Reed & Danny O’Malley)
Abe and Michael are joined by fellow podcasting funnymen Jacob Reed and Danny O’Malley. You may recognize Jacob as the lead to our film Kill Me Now. They join us to talk about the 1997 Bill Murray hitman comedy The Man Who Knew Too Little and tell us about their new podcast Jacob Reed and Me where Jacob seeks out other people named Jacob Reed and interviews them.
Find that here: https://jacobree
980. Rough Stuff: Broken Bones & Party Life (Feat. Kate Riccio)
Sarah and Bridgett have a secret friend that has been there behind the scenes THE WHOLE TIME. It's Reality TV interviewer/joker Kate Riccio and they rule. As always they tell stories about youth embarrassment and broken bones. Then they talk about partying in their college years and the shenanigans of being in your 20s in LA. Also, Sarah’s doing stand up so find her at her @s. Go to their show. Te
979. See You Space Podboys - Session #20: Pierrot Le Fou
Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where Spike is haunted by an indestructible clown.
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Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social
Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social
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977. Frame Rate - Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer
This episode was paid for by special bean Mike Scorpio via the Pick the Flick tier. They picked it and we flicked the bean! Thanks, Mike!
This episode covers the 1984 anime from the highly popular Urusei Yatsura series. Abe and Swaim discuss its dreamlike filmmaking style, its relevance to modern movies, and its legacy. Michael also gives anime an ultimatum.
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Michael Swaim: https://bsky
972. Kings of King: 1922
This episode covers 2017’s 1922. The film covers the slow madness of a family after a mom murder. The pod dudes discuss the story, performances, and screen craft of this widely forgotten but fairly solid adaptation.
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Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social
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970. Inside Dads: A Few Good Men, and Other Law Thrillers
Our limited series with co-hosts Abe Epperson and David Bell digs deep into the internet meme of the “dad movie.” We can all probably name a dad movie, but can we isolate the tropes that really make this a bona fide film genre? Let’s find out!
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Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social
David Bell: https://bsky.app/profile/moviehooligan.bsky.social
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971. Frame Rate - Star Wars: Episode I - Phantom Menace
Adam and Abe decided now was the perfect time to retread the beginning of the Star Wars prequels. They’re pretty sweet. It’s got the Gungans, and Kitster, and Shmi, and Sheev, and Sebulba, and Governor Bibble. No Jizz music though.
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966. The Coen Brothers Brothers: Honey Don’t!
Ethan Coen fans, we have good news and bad news for you. We’re adding Honey Don’t, the 2025 sapphic noir comedy to the Coen Brothers Brothers library. Bad News: we didn’t love it. But we do sing some praises about the second in the Coen/Cooke lesbian B-movie trilogy.
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Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social
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965. See You Space Podboys - Session #19: Wild Horses
Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where Spike is saved by the space shuttle.
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Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social
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963. Frame Rate: Enter the Dragon (Feat. Bridgett Greenberg)
This episode was paid for by special bean BallzInferno via the Pick the Flick tier. They picked it and we flicked the bean! Thanks, Ballz!
This episode covers the 1973 classic martial arts film that brought martial arts films to the worldwide stage. Bridgett joins us because Bridgett! C’mon! Her expertise and insight on lightning quick kicks inflame the conversation in some kind of verbal dragonfi
959. Frame Rate: Apocalypse Now (Feat. merritt k)
Abe and Michael are joined by author and game designer merritt k! k hadn’t seen Apocalypse Now so we all decided to discuss the 1979 absurdist war film and record it and put it on the internet. This is that.
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957. Frame Rate: Tombstone
This episode was paid for by special bean BallzInferno via the Pick the Flick tier on our patreon. They picked it and we flicked it! Thanks, Ballz!
This episode covers the 1993 classic western envisioning of the shootout at the O.K. Corral, featuring a ridiculous cast including Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Bill Paxton, and Sam Elliott.
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Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim
956. Shooting Threes - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Bridgett and Sarah cover the final installment of the biggest trilogies in film history. Let’s launch this podcast into Mt. Doom for good, y’all.
Also, stay tuned until the end for the announcement of Shooting Threes’ next trilogy. Great Scott!
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954. See You Space Podboys - Session #18: Speak Like a Child
Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where Faye finds a tape of her old self.
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Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social
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949. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: Your Secretly Terrifying Movie
Adam and Maggie went out and found the movie that was unexpectedly terrifying to them. In both cases, of course, it’s children’s films. Maggie tells us about her new show. Adam tells us how he is unreasonable all the time.
Email us suggestions for episodes at magsandganz@gmail.com. We’ll be sending out a poll for the next episode soon!
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Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.so
948. Frame Rate: Duck, You Sucker! aka A Fistful of Dynamite
This episode was paid for by special bean BallzInferno via the Pick the Flick tier on our patreon. They picked it and we flicked it! Thanks, Ballz!
This episode covers the zapata western film by Sergio Leone. It follows a Mexican outlaw and an ex-IRA revolutionary coming together to spark revolution, even if they didn’t intend to.
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Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bs
945. Tales from the Pit: Inside Dads (Feat. Nekomander42)
In a Very Special Beanus Episode of the otherwise-dormant Tales from the Pit, Michael links up with longtime Small Beans community member nekomander to pick her brain about her father's recent passing. This is done for totally selfish reasons, but that doesn't mean you won't also benefit from the conversation.
Please consider donating to neko's kickstarter if you find it a fruitful listen! It'll
941. Kings of King: The Running Man (2025)
This episode covers 2025’s The Running Man, directed by Edgar Wright. The hosts discuss the film’s choice to reflect the book, comparison to the 1987 Schwarzenegger version, and the filmmaking itself. Please listen, as your viewership pays for the medicine of our children.
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Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social
Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky
940. See You Space Podboys - Session #17: Mushroom Samba
Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where everyone gets high.
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Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social
Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social
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937. Frame Rate: Fight Club (Feat. Will Poole aka Kristi Yamaguccimane)
Abe and Michael are joined by prolific shitposter and pal of the pod Will Poole aka Kristi Yamaguccimane aka @TheWapplehouse to retrospect the Gen X anthem Fight Club (1999). They discuss the politics of the film, Fincher’s directorial flare, and its modern legacy.
Features:
Will Poole: https://bsky.app/profile/wapplehouse.bsky.social
Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.soc
930. Frame Rate: Millennium Actress (Feat. Adam Ganser)
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:
Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsk
933. BeansTalk: 001 (November 7, 2025)
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… Shh, this is going to be our little secret. :w
931. Frame Rate: Battlestar Galactica, Episode 1 (Feat. Cody Johnston)
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 people just to wet your beak.
Features:
Cody Joh
928. Frame Rate: Ernest Scared Stupid (Feat. Daniel Vincent and Will Gordh)
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.youtube.com/@manboynice
Michael Swaim: https:/
927. See You Space Podboys - Session #16: Black Dog Serenade
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.social
Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social
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925. Ander’s Sons: One Battle After Another
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.social
Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social
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923. Frame Rate: Perfect Blue (Feat. Adam Ganser)
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 narrative that is definitely worth a watch. This epis
922. Kings of King: The Long Walk
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.social
Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social
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921. Frame Rate: Meet the Feebles (Feat. Tom Reimann)
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.social
Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsw
917. Shooting Threes - The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Bridgett and Sarah cover the second installment of the biggest trilogies in film history. Listen to our hosts have their own entmoot.
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916. See You Space Podboys - Session #15: My Funny Valentine
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.social
Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social
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913. Frame Rate: The Visitor (2007)
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 has a premium hog.
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912. Rough Stuff: Teenage Skin Care Routines
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.
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911. Kings of King: It Chapter Two
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.social
Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social
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910. Frame Rate: eXistenZ
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!
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Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social
Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/ab
906. See You Space Podboys - Session #14: Bohemian Rhapsody
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.social
Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social
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