The Goods: A Film Podcast

Mystery Team (2009) - That's hip-hop

Dan and Brian revisit the early YouTube comedy troupe Derrick Comedy, discuss a few of their sketches, and then review their feature-length film Mystery Team. Join as they discuss the influence of Upright Citizens Brigade in comedy in the 2010s, admire the film's cast deep with future stars, relive some of their favorite jokes, and debate the film's elegaic, introspective qualities.
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Genesis of the Daleks (1975) ft. Gargus - Fascist trash cans

Dan and Brian welcome their old pal Gargus back on the pod to discuss Dr. Who and the fiftieth anniversary of the famed Genesis of the Daleks serial. Join as they talk through the show's premise and long history, then the context of this six-part, feature-length serial. They parse through why Daleks resonated with people, the Nazi imagery and moral grayness, the memorable Davros, the revered "have I the right?" moment, and its ambiguous ending.
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The Ten Commandments (1956) / The Prince of Egypt (1998) - Great deeds and dingoes

To celebrate Easter, Dan and Brian record an epic episode to discuss an epic film: the Cecil B. DeMille Moses behemoth, The Ten Commandments. They also discuss the DreamWorks animation rendition of the same story. Lastly, they dare to watch the dollar-store knockoff, Prince for Egypt.
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Inherit the Wind (1960) ft. Gavin and Kevin McDowell - The monkey trial

The Goods welcomes back biblical scholar Gavin McDowell as well as Kevin McDowell, Gavin's father, a lawyer and educator. They discuss Inherit the Wind, the film telling a barely-fictionalized version of the 1925 Scopes trial against a teacher who taught evolution in classrooms. Join as they discuss both the historical and current context of the trial, their own religious practices, instances where truth was stranger than fiction, the definition and dangers of fundamentalism, and other notable courtroom dramas.
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April Fool's Day (1986), Jenga Club, and more - A dinky treat

For their fifth April Fool's Day episode, Dan and Brian welcome back Brian's brother Andrew. They discuss first the anti-slasher film April Fool's Day, then dive deep into Dan and Brian's not-quite-a-film selections of the year: Jenga Club VHS recovered from a trash can by Andrew, plus Dan's series of "Incorporated Enterprise" films made with his marching band buddies in high school.
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As with every April Fool's Day episode of The Goods, this one is a bit of a fever dream, but we wish you a happy spring nonetheless.
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200th Episode Spectacular! - I want that jacket

Huzzah! We've reached 200 episodes! Join as Dan and Brian look back on episodes #151-200 of The Goods: A Film Podcast to reflect on where they've come from and where they're headed, analyze a few numbers, and hand out Goodies -- self-declared awards for both podcast content and movies reviewed.
List of films covered and eligible is here: https://thegoodsreviews.com/podcast/200th-episode-spectacular-eligible-films/
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Mickey 17 (2025) / Splitting Adam (2015) - The clone of interest

Dan and Brian review two films about clones, including a rare discussion of a film still in theater. Join as they describe Cinemark's D-Box viewing experience, fondly remember Jansen Panettiere, debate clones as a metaphor, break down Space Trump, and bemoan rat tails.
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Paper Moon (1973) - Con the road again

Dan and Brian bring DAD MONTH to a close with a look at the Depression-set dramedy that won 10-year-old Tatum O'Neal an Oscar. Join as they discuss other movies about fatherhood, closing thoughts on the theme of parenthood, the film's impressive cinematography and stuntwork, busted old cars, and the enduring charm of Ryan and Tatum's chemistry.
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