Best Deep Thoughts About Stupid Shit Podcasts (2024)

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Deep Thoughts about Blade Runner 1:18:32

8h ago1:18:32

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Send us a text All he'd wanted were the same answers the rest of us want. The 1982 science fiction classic, Blade Runner, was a favorite of the Guy girls’ father. Mainstream media critics can’t ruminate about how a loved one’s relationship with a piece of problematic pop culture affects the way we view it. Luckily, we aren’t mainstream media. In th…

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BPST Episode 263 - "Flipper Flipper...faster than lightning" 1:10:15

2d ago1:10:15

1:10:15

The show begins with the usual pedantic banter, followed by an update from Todd on his recent travels. I tell tales from Vegas and discuss upcoming hiking plans. We talk movies (40:30), and potential upcoming We-watchable choices. Todd shocks us all (54:30) by suggesting that we write a screenplay together...it's hilarious. Sponsors: ScottyJ's albu…

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Deep Thoughts about City Slickers 1:21:02

7d ago1:21:02

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Send us a text I crap bigger’n you! The 1991 film City Slickers holds a special place in the Guy sisters’ hearts because of how much their dad loved it. When Tracie and Emily took him to see this film in the theater for Father’s Day, they had no idea this gentle comedy-Western would offer a nuanced look at the meaning of masculinity, male friendshi…

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BPST Special Episode (Scott Speaks) - "The 9/11 Chronicles" 32:12

13d ago32:12

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A quick turn on the mics for me this week (as I prepare to head to Vegas) to talk about 9/11, the impact that it had on me...on our society...and the lasting legacy. This isn't necessarily a "funny" one, but certainly poignant and, if you're young, you might even learn something. Sponsors: ScottyJ's album Scotty Js YouTube Page: https://www.youtube…

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Deep Thoughts about Field of Dreams 1:16:28

14d ago1:16:28

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Send us a text If you build it, he will come. What better vehicle for the Guy girls to meditate on their relationship with their late father than a movie they once watched with him about a man’s relationship with his late father? With Field of Dreams, the 1989 magical realism baseball film starring Kevin Costner, Tracie brings some deep thoughts ab…

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2024.09.06 - The Other Half: Volume 25 1:23:32

20d ago1:23:32

1:23:32

The show begins with a candy conversation, which quickly (10:30) turned into a conversation about bugs, specifically cockroaches! We hop into (24:30) a chat about all things Fall, namely weather. Jamie tells us about a Chase bank thing (54:30) on TikTok, and it leads to us complaining about being old. Sponsors: Kit Kat, AARP The Bro Pod YouTube Pag…

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Deep Thoughts about Nightmare on Elm Street 1:09:09

23d ago1:09:09

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Send us a text One, two, Freddy’s coming for you… Today’s episode of Deep Thoughts gives Emily a chance to finally exorcise the boogeyman of every 80’s childhood: Freddy Krueger. Though neither Emily nor Tracie ever saw the influential 1984 film Nightmare on Elm Street, the burned and be-knived Freddy cast a long shadow over the culture, meaning th…

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BPST Episode 262 - "Top Vocalists of all-time" 1:25:12

25d ago1:25:12

1:25:12

We start the show with a conversation about ride sharing experiences. Todd then introduces (30:00) an Instagram post he saw about the best male vocalists of all-time...it gets spicy. We hop into an extended (67:00) conversation about Papa Roach...don't ask...it basically ends the show. Sponsors: ScottyJ's album, Uber, Lyft Scotty Js YouTube Page: h…

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Deep Thoughts about Dune with Jake Cohen 1:05:05

1M ago1:05:05

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Send us a text Fear is the mind-killer… On this week’s episode of Deep Thoughts, Tracie and Emily welcome their cousin Jake Cohen to talk all things Dune, from Frank Herbert’s influential series of novels to the 1984 David Lynch adaptation to the recent Denis Villeneuve films. The conversation ranges from the intricate and well-thought out worldbui…

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BPST Special Episode (Scott Speaks) - "My First Concert" 40:53

1M ago40:53

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I jump on the mic this week to talk about the first concert I ever attended...Green Day. I also talk about some other things related to the 90s punk scene in Columbia, SC. If you were there, you know...so tune in! Sponsors: ScottyJ's album, Spotify Scotty Js YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV3WWSlwDKYf7P5k4XdP3zA IG & Twitter: the_br…

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Deep Thoughts About Shrek TEASER 17:37

1M ago17:37

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Send us a text Podcasts are like onions…they’ve got layers. In this patron-exclusive bonus episode, Emily takes a look back at Shrek, the charming ogre who entertained her young son. Though the movie is still laugh-out-loud funny at times, those guffaws come with unfortunate sides of fat-phobia, misogyny, and bio-essential transphobia that is truly…

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BPST 'We-Watchables' 2024.08.22 - Better Off Dead 1:16:33

1M ago1:16:33

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This week we present our next installment of the "We-Watchables" series where Todd and I both watch a film or show and talk about it for 75 minutes. As you can see, it's the 1985 surrealist dark comedy "Better Off Dead" starring John Cusack. Will the bros agree on their overall take of the film? You'll have to listen to find out...Enjoy! Sponsors: …

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Deep Thoughts about Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1:06:42

1M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

Send us a text Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and listen to a podcast once in a while, you might just miss it. This week, Tracie shares her deep thoughts about the iconic 1986 teen movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off–and unfortunately the results are not as charming as Matthew Broderick’s smile. Not only is Jeannie unfairly made out to be a v…

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BPST Episode 261 - "Going Nuts Deep in the Rock" 1:21:51

2M ago1:21:51

1:21:51

The show begins with a discussion of potential "Wewatchables" episodes including an inexplicabe discussion about the best Bon Jovi songs of all time. We shift to (32:00) Todd's 'solo weekend' for a few, and end up in #foodchat land talking about various restaurant apps and loyalty rewards. We then wrap up (56:00) all things Olympics, including the …

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Deep Thoughts about The Matrix 1:14:04

2M ago1:14:04

1:14:04

Send us a text Only try to realize the truth: There is no spoon. When Emily brings her deep thoughts about the Wachowski Sisters’ 1999 cinematic masterpiece, The Matrix, the Guy sisters are unable to contain the conversation to under an hour. (We’re not exactly known for our brevity.) This movie, possibly the most popular, successful, and influenti…

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BPST Episode 260 - "Everything you never thought you needed to know about the Olympics" 1:31:48

2M ago1:31:48

1:31:48

We start the show talking about Todd's illness from last week, and then hop into talking about traveling, including international! We then (10:00) jump right into Olympics...and everything about it...and we do that for well over an hour. We laugh, we cry, we entertain! Sponsors: ScottyJ's album, Peacock Scotty Js YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.c…

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Deep Thoughts about The Ren & Stimpy Show 1:15:52

2M ago1:15:52

1:15:52

Send us a text Happy! Happy! Joy! Joy! This week on Deep Thoughts, Tracie brings nostalgia, laughter, and the unfortunate realization that you really can’t go home again with her analysis of The Ren & Stimpy Show. While creator and tortured animation genius John K brought back the artistry and commitment to craft when his angry Chihuahua and sweetl…

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BPST Special Episode (Scott Speaks) - "Olympics Update" 32:20

2M ago32:20

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Quick pod from a new studio location, #StudioSLC, so I give a quick update on that, then hop into recent illnesses amongst the bros, and then talk about the Summer Olympics '24...so far. Sponsors: ScottyJ's album, Peacock, Southwest Scotty Js YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV3WWSlwDKYf7P5k4XdP3zA IG & Twitter: the_bro_pod, littleBqu…

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Deep Thoughts about Revenge of the Nerds 1:21:09

2M ago1:21:09

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Send us a text NERDS!!! On today’s episode of Deep Thoughts, Emily shares her analysis (and horrified shuddering) about the oddly influential 1984 film Revenge of the Nerds. Though the filmmakers thought they were writing the “gentle and funny underdog story” that Gene Siskel characterized the movie as, Nerds treats women as less-than-human trophie…

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BPST Episode 259 - "The show where we name cities for an hour..." 1:19:59

2M ago1:19:59

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The show begins with a quick recap of Todd's trip to AZ, including a deep dive into the Flagstaff airport. We then start a VERY LONG conversation (10:30) about the population of the largest cities in given states. Todd talks briefly of poker (62:00), it's worth the price of admission. We shut it down with a quick update on the Olympics (66:00) open…

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Deep Thoughts about Dead Poets Society 1:13:27

2M ago1:13:27

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Send us a text O Captain! My Captain! Join us as Tracie brings her deep thoughts to the 1989 film Dead Poets Society on today’s episode. Though this beloved film was supposed to be a defense of the humanities (and remember, both Guy Girls were English majors at private liberal arts colleges), this rewatch made it clear the film thinks poetry is sim…

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2024.07.20 - The Other Half: Volume 24 1:41:46

2M ago1:41:46

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We start off the show with a few questions for our audience, that go in a VARIETY of directions. We roll through a large list (44:00) of recent celebrity deaths. We close out the show with a deep dive into the upcoming Summer Olympics and all the fun events! Sponsors: Tivo, Wendy's, Peacock The Bro Pod YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@the_bro…

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Deep Thoughts about Jurassic Park 1:11:46

3M ago1:11:46

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Send us a text Hold on to your butts! On this week’s episode of Deep Thoughts, Emily shares her analysis of the 1993 film Jurassic Park. She describes the thrill of being the target audience for a summer blockbuster (she was 14 when it came out) and her discomfort with how the book portrayed the only two female characters as an annoying child and a…

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BPST Episode 258 - "Scat Chat" 1:24:42

3M ago1:24:42

1:24:42

We start the show complaining about summer weather and then jump into some TV updates, and some Hollywood deaths. Todd gives us some final (24:30) beach updates including our first ever segment entitled "Scat Chat." Todd introduces us to (32:30) "friendly fraud," and we talk about old game show clips and Amazon ads on social media. We then do a dee…

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Deep Thoughts about The Last Unicorn 1:18:37

3M ago1:18:37

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Send us a text Magic! Do as you will! Tracie brings her deep thoughts about the 1982 animated film The Last Unicorn, a lesser-known but beloved part of the traumatizing 80s movie canon. With gorgeous animation–the studio went on to become Studio Ghibli–this film tells an odd story about how mortality allows us to feel regret and reminds us there ar…

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BPST Episode 257 - "Real World: Las Vegas...Drinking and F***ing" 1:05:34

3M ago1:05:34

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The show begins with us discussing July 4th and the issues I have with it, and the fun that Todd and fam had in a new locale, Oak Island. We then immediately do a deep dive on soda and caffeine content. We somehow jump into a discussion of Pharrell (21:30) and his new upcoming movie. We switch to MTV shows (39:00) discussing the upcoming Beavis & B…

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Deep Thoughts about Four Weddings and a Funeral 1:17:52

3M ago1:17:52

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Send us a text In the words of David Cassidy, in fact, while he was still with The Partridge Family, I think I love you… Join us this week as Tracie and Emily revisit the 1994 film Four Weddings and a Funeral that they first saw in the theater together. Not only did this film launch Guy girls’ long-standing fixation on Hugh Grant, the floppy-haired…

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BPST Episode 256 - "Dirty Olympics" 1:36:45

3M ago1:36:45

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We start the show with a rant about the horrific outcome of the 2024 NBA Draft for the Lakers, and then talk all about the ins and outs of this years selection process. Todd tells us tales (27:30) of his life working odd jobs as a teenager. We talk a little automotive history (52:00) and I NAIL an estimate of when SUVs became popular. We turn to th…

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Deep Thoughts about King Kong with William Patrick Day 1:02:27

3M ago1:02:27

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Send us a text Was it beauty that killed the beast? Or was it capitalism…aided by airplanes? On this week’s episode of Deep Thoughts, Tracie and Emily welcome Oberlin Professor Pat Day to talk about the ape, the myth, the movie legend: King Kong. Prof. Day walks us through how the original filmmakers in 1933 used new technology (A musical score! Cl…

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BPST Episode 255 - "Sax Solos and Rattails" 1:35:53

3M ago1:35:53

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The show begins with a discussion of my birthday, then jumping into Sib Dribs and an update on the NBA season that just ended, and all the offseason drama (already!) We discuss a few R.I.Ps (26:30) from this past week including the great Willie Mays. We turn to entertainment (32:30) with a discussion of "Baby Reindeer," and other TV shows and shit.…

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Deep Thoughts about Who Framed Roger Rabbit? 1:10:16

4M ago1:10:16

1:10:16

Send us a text We’re not bad…we’re just drawn that way! In this episode, Emily brings her deep thoughts about a marvel of innovation and animation: Who Framed Roger Rabbit? This 1988 film, a self-conscious mashup of three different animation studios’ styles and the film-noir of the Chinatown films, is a unique vehicle for a conversation about the w…

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BPST Episode 254 - "Donuts and Muffins" 1:19:58

4M ago1:19:58

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We start the show chatting about Father's Day, donuts, and cookies. We talk a touch of politics (20:00) by perusing the 3rd party candidates in the upcoming elections...if there are any?? We touch on the NBA Finals (24:00) and then dive into the potential for NBA expansion and TV studio crews. We jump into a few rounds of (37:30) everyone's favorit…

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Deep Thoughts about Dirty Dancing (Patron Exclusive) TEASER 13:13

4M ago13:13

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Send us a text Now I had the time of my life…revisiting this classic! In today’s special patrons-only bonus episode, Tracie dives deep into the unexpected hit film Dirty Dancing. Join the sisters as they unpack Eleanor Bergstein’s very intentional and subversive storytelling that made abortion integral to the plot (which surprised the heck out of c…

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BPST Episode 253 - "Racism and Steaks" 1:29:52

4M ago1:29:52

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The show begins with a discussion of store greetings, and then we talk about utility issues...as you do. We quickly jump into (8:00) some Sibling Dribblings conversation, since the NBA Finals are upon us! Todd starts to give us updates from his NYC (23:30) trip including our abilities to pull "all-nighters," which is quickly interrupted by a deep f…

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Deep Thoughts About Event Horizon with Scott Kenemore 1:06:19

4M ago1:06:19

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Send us a text Hell is only a word… This week on Deep Thoughts, the sisters welcome best-selling horror novelist (and Emily’s fellow Kenyon alum) Scott Kenemore to discuss the 1997 cult classic Event Horizon starring Sam Neill and Laurence Fishburne. The wide-ranging discussion moves from the meaning of cosmic horror to the importance of intent whe…

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BPST Episode 252 - "R.I.P. Bill Walton" 1:31:19

4M ago1:31:19

1:31:19

We start the show talking about how people listen to podcasts and what radio stations still exist. We go off the rails talking about (29:00) the value change of Twitter/X, something neither of us know anything about. We get into yet still MORE (45:00) b-ball talk around last week's show and the on-going playoffs. The show closes out with some yard …

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Deep Thoughts about the Addams Family 1:02:47

4M ago1:02:47

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Send us a text They’re subversive and they’re kooky, whimsical, sweet and spooky…The Addams Family! snap, snap On today’s Deep Thoughts, Emily overthinks The Addams Family–specifically the 1990s era films starring Raul Julia and Anjelica Huston as Gomez and Morticia. The sisters examine how The Addams Family uses horror tropes and subversions to hu…

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BPST Episode 251 - "The One with Ro" 1:41:35

4M ago1:41:35

1:41:35

The show begins (and ends) with a riveting conversation about all things basketball, with my good pal Rohan Prashad. Ro and I go way back, as does our knowledge of basketball...so we discuss the current league, answer some fan questions, and talk about who makes our all-time lists. We laugh, we cry, we chat. Sponsors: ScottyJ's album, basketballref…

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Deep Thoughts about the Spice Girls 1:12:01

5M ago1:12:01

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Send us a text I really really really wanna zig-a-zig-AH! On this week’s episode of Deep Thoughts, Tracie and Emily delve into the global phenomenon of the Spice Girls. Tracie explains how she saw the inevitability of Spicy world domination while living in London in 1997 and decided to embrace the manufactured pop group’s grrl power, despite feelin…

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BPST Episode 250 - "The 250th Bro Pod with Scott and Todd" 1:25:56

5M ago1:25:56

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We kick off the show catching up on Todd's life and events to start our 250th (!!) episode, including his "forty flourth" birthday and some Orchid shows all over I-95. We give an update (39:00) on the location of the SB Mowing YouTube page, and then chat about (52:30) the time where we were closest to death. We close out with some basketball talk (…

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Deep Thoughts about Pee-Wee's Playhouse with Mallory Henson 58:42

5M ago58:42

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Send us a text That’s so funny I forgot to laugh! On this week’s episode, Emily and Tracie welcome Mallory Henson to talk about her reverence for the TV show Pee-wee’s Playhouse. Mallory introduces the sisters to the path Paul Reubens took to develop the character of Pee-wee Herman and how the show recreated the joyful chaos of a child’s mind while…

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2024.05.11 - The Other Half: Volume 23 1:17:12

5M ago1:17:12

1:17:12

The show begins with us talking about family birthdays and a failed camping trip we tried to take over 10 years ago. Jamie gives us insight into what she expects from Mother's Day (13:00), and then we talk about the benefits of where we live. We jump into a conversation (24:30) about dreams and "hypnic jerks," and give everyone an update on John Te…

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Deep Thoughts about Wayne's World 1:07:24

5M ago1:07:24

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Send us a text Party Time! Excellent! [Extended guitar solo] On this week’s episode of Deep Thoughts, Emily revisits the most important cultural touchstone of the late 20th century: Wayne’s World. In addition to introducing an entire generation to Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, this film presented a surprisingly complex characterization of Tia Carrere’…

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BPST Special Episode (Scott Speaks) - "Desire and Drive" 29:26

5M ago29:26

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I hop on to give an update of the BP Network and what's coming up soon. I also talk about a doc I watched tonight, "Strange Negotiations" and the impact it had on me and could have on you. Enjoy! Sponsors: ScottyJ's album, Amazon Prime Scotty Js YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV3WWSlwDKYf7P5k4XdP3zA IG & Twitter: the_bro_pod, little…

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Deep Thoughts about Superman: The Movie 1:09:14

5M ago1:09:14

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Send us a text It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s an unreasonable hatred for Hackensack, New Jersey! This week, Tracie brings her Deep Thoughts about the 1978 film Superman: The Movie. From the way this film helped legitimize comic books and superheroes as a valid art form to the huge influence Christopher Reeve’s Superman still has on our culture, th…

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BPST 'We-Watchables' 2024.04.25 - Men at Work 1:23:39

5M ago1:23:39

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This week we present our next installment of the "We-Watchables" series where Todd and I both watch a film or show and talk about it for 85 minutes. As you can see, it's the 1990 comedy/thriller/crime classic "Men at Work" starring brothers Emilio Estevez and Charlie Sheen. It's a banger, and we certainly both had a good time watching and reviewing…

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Deep Thoughts about The Shining 1:10:51

5M ago1:10:51

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Send us a text REDRUM! REDRUM! On this week’s episode of Deep Thoughts, Emily breaks down the horror masterpiece, The Shining. The sisters walk through the ways in which Shelley Duvall’s portrayal of Wendy Torrance is an unexpected feminist icon, how Kubrick created an intentionally incoherent film while abusing his actors (except for 6-year-old Da…

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BPST Episode 249 - "TurboTax with a Dumbass" 1:28:55

6M ago1:28:55

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The show kicks off with Todd and I discussing YouTube vids that we watch as ASMR and the business behind them. We then hop into (12:30) Todd and his lack of exercise, including him NOT swimming at his local pool, and how our filing of taxes went this year. We have a brief chat (35:00) about AI and it's impact on creators. We wrap up the show (59:00…

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Deep Thoughts about The Electric Company 59:48

6M ago59:48

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Send us a text HEY YOU GUY(Girl)S! On this week’s Deep Thoughts, Tracie revisits a classic of GenX childhood: The Electric Company. This children’s sketch comedy program with an all-star cast (Morgan Freeman! Rita Moreno! Bill Cosby?) showcased the wonderful ways that informal education can be intentional, subversive, funny, and validating. While n…

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BPST Episode 248 - "Not Guilty!" 1:26:02

6M ago1:26:02

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We begin the show talking about March Madness, but maybe not the Madness you would expect. We then pivot to a discussion (15:30) of the Curb SERIES finale, and what the future holds for "Lahr." We talk about our solar eclipse (35:00) experiences and how "ehhh" it was overall. We eulogize the death of the country's most famous college football playe…

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