Two middle aged boys (Steve and Thad) play 100 retro games and also contemplate death.
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Small Beans Podcasting is a place for beans of every sort to come bean it up. Free your soul, eh? Be a frijole.
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Weekly review of all things media from television to movies to your favorite tracks. Hao and Zel will give the goods. Follow Us on IG @Reviewcast
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773. See You Space Podboys - Session #1: Asteroid Blues
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Oh hey, what’s up? Me? Oh, I’m just a new podcast. I’m all about 1998’s Cowboy Bebop, the anime. You know, just Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson talking about perhaps the coolest media ever created. You like breaking down each episode and talking about execution and themes? I knew you would. I could just tell you’d like this 26 part, 45 minute podcast.…
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37: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
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Rolling back atcha' listener. Right through all of your grandmas vases *SMASH* *CRASH* *BASH*. We gotta find rupees listener! YOU shouldn't have hid them in the only tangible physical reminder you have of your dear ol' gran. This is really your fault. This week we set sail for the Great Sea in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and really have a w…
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Michael Swaim and Abe Epperson sat down and watched the 7 episodes of the limited series I’m A Virgo, directed by Boots Riley. While the story is about a teen sheltered from the world due to his largeness, it becomes a social commentary about growing up Black in America along with the effects of capitalism on American communities. We talk about the…
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It's Final Fantasy III (VI?). Enjoy! Love ya. xoxoxoxoxoxo @100gamesandafuneral on socials.Av Podboys
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774. Beanus Module: Asteroid Blues Watchalong
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Pretty self-explanatory, really.Av Small Beans
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Here come the Podboys, flipping right into your ear canals in their tightest short shorts, pistols blasting (not really, no weapons were blasted in the making of this podcast). What's that? You have a "problem" with our shorts being so short? You think that's not appropriate to be wearing at Target on a Tuesday at 1:30p. Well we're doing adventures…
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771. Ander’s Sons: Licorice Pizza
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Our deep dive of Wes Anderson and P.T. Anderson continues: this time we discuss the 2021 film Licorice Pizza which tells the story of two young people (one of which is very young) falling in love in the 70s. Michael and Abe discuss PT Anderson’s distinctive style, themes, and characters.Features:Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORPAbe Eppe…
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768. Escape from the Multicurse: Groundhog Day
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Our three co-hosts are stuck in the multiverse and need to get back to their home universe. Clearly, the only way to do that is to explore our cultural obsession with multiverses, alternate timelines and parallel worlds, and tie it all into a conversation about post-modern art, pop culture, and the lessons these stories teach us. Also, each episode…
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"Bah gawd what's going on here" "I have no idea" "that's Gordon "the Freeman" Freeman's music. From the top rope Gordon Freeman comes swinging a big ol' crowbar right at all lesser games (in this analogy Alex Kidd is a headcrab). That's right listener...straight to the point this week. We're playing Half Life 1. It's "hopefully" a predictive future…
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42+41: R-Type + Super Mario Bros.
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Listener, what's up? How ya doin? How's life going? Going alright? Nice dude, really nice. I'm happy/sad to hear that depending on how you answered. Check it out pals and friends we play R-TYPE this week. It's whatever. We can't really sound too excited about it. Sorry to all the R-TYPE fans out there. BUT CHECK THIS OUT LISTENER. Next up! FIGHTING…
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765. Frame Rate: A History of Violence (Feat. Erik Barnes)
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Writer/Actor Erik Barnes stops by the proverbial small town diner for some yuks and jabberin’ with the boys. Yes, we know we covered Road to Perdition last time, and yes, this is another early 2000s gangster movie based on a graphic novel about a man trying to hide his past life from his children. We KNOW. We’re doing a thing. Anyway, Erik brings h…
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764. Tales from the Pit: In It (Feat. Brandon and Lisa)
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Michael brings on Brandon and Lisa, parents of two children (aged 1 and 3). Michael investigates the daily life and worries of the initial parenting phase. This episode continues the ongoing conversation about Michael and jenn’s leap into parenthood, including a huge announcement at the beginning of the pod!Buy Michael’s book: https://www.patreon.c…
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763. Inside Dads: Armageddon, and Other Disaster Films
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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://twitter.com/abethemighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooliganSuppor…
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It's-a us. We're back and we're BLASTING off once again into space. You may not know this, but space is fully of tiny tiny planets, and if you can stick your flag on one of em' you've got a whole little planet to live on for free. Seriously, this is a real thing, you just have to get out into space and you can live for free. Food and shelter and ox…
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"because I'm evil...I can't help it...sorry." -Kim Darling (Dudley Do-Right) We're back, and as a thank you for waiting so long we're just playing a game we already played, but, like, the older version of it. It's Resident Evil. It's scary, it's evil, it's pretty funny. Enjoy, and get ready for some serious uploading (but for real this time) @100ga…
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760. Ander’s Sons: Isle of Dogs
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Our deep dive of Wes Anderson and P.T. Anderson continues: this time we discuss the 2018 film Isle of Dogs which tells the story of a boy who tries to save his dog from a tyrannical cat-cult. Michael and Abe discuss Wes Anderson’s distinctive style, themes, and characters.Features:Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORPAbe Epperson: https://t…
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759. Directorpiece Theatre: Blocking Character (The Saint)
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Abe Epperson wants to tell you about the holy experience of watching The Saint. He wants to whisper into your ear how a director uses blocking, pacing, and movement to make you understand how awesome the Saint is. I mean, look at Val Kilmer in the above photo. I bet God needed another day of rest after he made that high-tech hunk of disguise.Featur…
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762. 1Upsmanship: Starcraft 2 (Feat. Brian Brushwood)
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Brian Brushwood joins Michael and Adam to discuss the classic real time strategy game, Starcraft 2! They sweetly discuss the sweet strategies, the sweet story, and its sweet impact on the genre. Listen until the end for some sweet voice acting.Brian Brushwood: World’s Greatest Con https://pod.link/1572307941 Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM…
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754. Frame Rate: Road to Perdition (Feat. Jason Pargin)
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Author and all-around fantastic guy, Jason Pargin, joins the boys on the road to unpacking the themes, production, and structure of 2002’s Road to Perdition. They talk gangster movies, anti-heroes, and the fact that Jason is definitely not a murderer.Features:Jason Pargin: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonkpargin Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAI…
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756. The Climb Audiobook (Mike's Sci-Fi Novel!)
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Swaim wrote a novel called The Climb, currently available as a lush, all-color PDF, as well as in an ereader-compatible format, and in physical form. THIS is a sample of the audiobook version of The Climb, read by the author, a man named Michael.It's just the first three hours. The full thing can be had for a scant twenty dollars by visiting the Sm…
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752. Escape from the Multicurse: The Lake House
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Our three co-hosts are stuck in the multiverse and need to get back to their home universe. Clearly, the only way to do that is to explore our cultural obsession with multiverses, alternate timelines and parallel worlds, and tie it all into a conversation about post-modern art, pop culture, and the lessons these stories teach us. Also, each episode…
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46+45: Lemmings + Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe
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We gotcha episodes ova here, hot fresh episodes, freshest ingredients around, come on over and getcha new episodes. It's Lemmings first up. It's a fun game with engaging puzzles and an enjoyable gameplay loop. We enjoyed it and we hope you enjoy hearing us talk about it. Then there's Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe. This is a game for sure. Like...conce…
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749. Ander’s Sons: The Phantom Thread
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Our deep dive of Wes Anderson and P.T. Anderson continues: this time we discuss the 2017 film The Phantom Thread which tells the story of a toxic relationship fostered by a tyrannical dressmaker. Michael and Abe discuss Paul Thomas Anderson’s distinctive style, themes, and characters.Features:Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORPAbe Epperso…
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It's been a while listener. We've been out, we've been about, and now we're back. As a thank you for waiting this long we got a special 2 for 1 episode for ya'. First up it's Robotron: 2084. An aged one to be sure but an alright one. Not much to talk about on it, but we really do our best. Then you get the classic! An all time great! CHOMP CHOMP CH…
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748. Directorpiece Theatre: How to Direct a Feature Length Sketch (The Other Guys)
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Adam Ganser breaks down two different types of popular comedies made these days by taking the comedic stylings of The Other Guys and dissecting its approach to comedy and action. He tracks how films typically choose one of the two camps and what that means for the audience. Also, he wants a cybertruck. Features:Adam Ganser: https://twitter.com/ther…
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743. Tales from the Pit: Cusping Hard (Feat. Marina and Tom Reimann)
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Michael brings on Marina and Tom Reimann, expecting parents and personal friends. Marina and Tom are expecting any day now so this conversation consists of Michael asking them about their journey so far, as he begins his own. This episode continues the ongoing conversation about Michael and jenn’s leap into parenthood. The Go-Fund Me for Marina and…
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742. Frame Rate: Safe House (1998) (Feat. Katy Stoll)
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Friend and illustrious bean, Katy Stoll, is forced by her friends to watch the Patrick Stewart made-for-TV vehicle that is Safe House! You’ve probably never heard of the movie because it’s insane. That’s why we chose our friend Katy to stop by and experience the glory that is Safe House.Features:Katy Stoll: https://twitter.com/katystollMichael Swai…
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Leather jackets? On. Sunglasses inside? Placed. Mainframe? Hacked. Deep societal conspiracies and secret societies? Noided. Episode? Late as can be. Sup cyberlistener. This week your loyal cyberpodboys delve deep into DEUS EX. It's a good game, it's a confusing game, and it's kinda hard honestly. That's never stopped us (it has multiple times). We …
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740. Escape from the Multicurse: The One
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Our three co-hosts are stuck in the multiverse and need to get back to their home universe. Clearly, the only way to do that is to explore our cultural obsession with multiverses, alternate timelines and parallel worlds, and tie it all into a conversation about post-modern art, pop culture, and the lessons these stories teach us. Also, each episode…
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738. Inside Dads: Interstellar, and Other Space Daddies
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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://twitter.com/abethemighty David Bell: https://twitter.com/MovieHooliganSuppor…
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