Episodes
![Masada (1981) ft. Gavin McDowell - A fortress called "fortress"](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9767109/logo-square_300x300.jpeg)
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Masada (1981) ft. Gavin McDowell - A fortress called "fortress"
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Jewish literature scholar Gavin McDowell joins the pod once again to discuss the 1981 miniseries Masada based on The Antagonists by Ernest K. Gann. Join as they talk through the historical context of the miniseries, the contentious political environment in which it finds itself today, their effort to track down and share a copy of the short, and the really compelling production and performances.
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![The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) ft. Andrew - Those white boys really brought it](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9767109/logo-square_300x300.jpeg)
Wednesday May 01, 2024
The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) ft. Andrew - Those white boys really brought it
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Dan, Brian, and Brian's brother Andrew convene to discuss the recent documentary Greatest Night in Pop, which documents the creation of the 1985 song "We Are the World" with some of the biggest stars in American music. Join as they talk about their own relationship with cheeseball celebrity songs-for-a-cause, list some of their favorite moments and performers, and ponder whether "We Are the World" could be made in 2024.
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![You Belong with Me (2009) - T-drops on my guitar](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9767109/logo-square_300x300.jpeg)
Monday Apr 22, 2024
You Belong with Me (2009) - T-drops on my guitar
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Dan and Brian continue their April Fools episode with Dan performing an Action Button-esque deep dive on the Taylor Swift song and music video "You Belong with Me." Join as they discuss Swift's career, her "respect m-f craft" second album, the compelling narrative structure of the lyrics, the goofy and lovable music video, and its inadvertent culture-reshaping legacy.
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![Action Button Reviews Tokimeki Memorial (2021) - April 4st](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9767109/logo-square_300x300.jpeg)
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Action Button Reviews Tokimeki Memorial (2021) - April 4st
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
In part 1 of The Goods' 2024 April Fools Day celebration, Brian coerces Dan into watching a 6-hour YouTube video review of a Japanese dating sim video game. Join as they discuss the fascinating game and its connection to past Goods discussions, the pros and cons of long-form video essays, Tim Rogers' earnest and enthusiastic review style, and the which girl we would pick as our waifu.
Join in soon for Part 2, in which Dan shares a much shorter piece of media.
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![Darby O'Gill and the Little People (1959) - Banshees hate this one trick](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9767109/logo-square_300x300.jpeg)
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
Darby O'Gill and the Little People (1959) - Banshees hate this one trick
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
In tribute to St. Patrick's Day, Dan and Brian discuss the Disney live-action classic featuring a young, singing Sean Connery. Join as they marvel at the forced perspective effects, ponder the "general Irish noises," debate whether the leprechauns are hallucinations, and imagine a Pony Sugrue retelling.
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![Top 5 Disney Movies (Walt Disney Animation Studio)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9767109/logo-square_300x300.jpeg)
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Top 5 Disney Movies (Walt Disney Animation Studio)
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Dan, Brian, and guest Hunter Allen of Kinemalogue count down and briefly discuss each of their rankings for the top 5 movies made by Walt Disney Animation Studio.
Check out Hunter's site, Kinemalogue, which is in the middle of a terrific series of Disney reviews: https://www.kinemalogue.net/
Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/
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![Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) ft. Hunter Allen - Someday my cleaner will come](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9767109/logo-square_300x300.jpeg)
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) ft. Hunter Allen - Someday my cleaner will come
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
To wrap up Debut Month, Dan and Brian are joined by Hunter Allen from Kinemalogue to discuss Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the first feature film by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Join as they discuss how they met Hunter, the history of animation technologies, the long tail of Snow White's influence, the strengths and weaknesses fairy tale tropes, and a power ranking of the dwarfs.
Coming soon: Our top 5 Walt Disney Animation Studio films!
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![Manos: The Hands of Fate (1966) - Torgo de good](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9767109/logo-square_300x300.jpeg)
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Manos: The Hands of Fate (1966) - Torgo de good
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Dan and Brian continue Debut Month by looking at the work of a creator whose first film is their only film: Harold P. Warren's legendary disasterpiece. Join as they try to make sense of the film's catastrophic production and celebrate the bits of surreal charm the emerge. Brian shares his own history with the film and his cosplay attempts.
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