Best Michael Swaim Podcasts (2024)

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We Just Watched... Alien: Romulus (With Abe Epperson & Michael Swaim) 1:17:29

4d ago1:17:29

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Armed with two guest co-hosts, our heroes have a debate over the latest Disney reboot.By Gamefully Unemployed

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Hypecast - 8.30.2024 - Featuring Abe Epperson 1:32:09

2h ago1:32:09

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Topics Include: Sonic The Hedgehog 3, The War of the Rohirrim, Terminator Zero, Y2K, The Piano Lesson, The Substance, Frankie Freako, V/H/S/Beyond, and why AI shouldn't help make movie trailers.By Gamefully Unemployed

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762. 1Upsmanship: Starcraft 2 (Feat. Brian Brushwood) 1:06:03

11m ago1:06:03

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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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We Just Watched... Society (With Jason Pargin) 1:33:27

1h ago1:33:27

1:33:27

Joined by a guest co-host, our heroes compare an 80s body horror cult classic to some of the best horror films ever made.By Gamefully Unemployed

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We Just Watched... The Crow (With Robert Brockway) 56:14

1h ago56:14

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Armed with a guest co-host, our heroes goon over a movie that they probably shouldn't enjoy.By Gamefully Unemployed

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BADICAL - Episode One - Badical Memories w/ David Bell 39:57

6h ago39:57

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Badical™ - the most controversial arcade fighting game of the 1990s - is back with a vengeance! Join hosts Tom Reimann and David Bell on a deep-dive into the making of a simple coin-operated distraction that became a billion-dollar franchise, featuring rare behind-the-scenes interviews with the creators and cast of Badical™ as they discuss what it …

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We Just Watched... Guyver: Dark Hero (With Jeff May) 1:12:24

2h ago1:12:24

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Armed with a guest co-host, our heroes puzzle out a sequel to a film about Cronenberg alien goo Power Rangers armor.By Gamefully Unemployed

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Screamplay - Alone In The Dark 50:36

3d ago50:36

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Two brothers embark on a spooktacular journey playing horror video games old and new to decide whether they're scary enough to earn a permanent spot in your grindhouse collection or if they deserve to be buried in a shallow grave behind Blockbuster Video.By Gamefully Unemployed

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754. Frame Rate: Road to Perdition (Feat. Jason Pargin) 1:04:01

31m ago1:04:01

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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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Hypecast - 8.16.2024 - Featuring Stephen Wright & Michael Swaim 1:16:33

4d ago1:16:33

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Topics Include: Kraven The Hunter, Snow White, Moana 2, Mufasa The Lion King, Skeleton Crew, Hysteria, Woman Of The Hour, The Monkey, and all the other stuff Disney is up to.By Gamefully Unemployed

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Episode 112: How Ghost Work? 1:35:59

5h ago1:35:59

1:35:59

Cody has a migraine and Garth has a cough. So of course the only logical thing to do is address the really important questions: How Ghost Work? What Ghost do? Why is Ghost? Etc. Admittedly there are a hell of a lot more questions than answers in this one, so you've been warned. Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/UJnE3vbtNa Support us on Patreon…

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We Just Watched... Borderlands (With Abe Epperson) 1:31:29

6h ago1:31:29

1:31:29

Armed with a special doctor of movies, our heroes perform an autopsy.By Gamefully Unemployed

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756. The Climb Audiobook (Mike's Sci-Fi Novel!) 3:10:53

24m ago3:10:53

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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 57:49

1h ago57:49

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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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We Just Watched... Cuckoo (With Drew Grant) 1:36:08

16d ago1:36:08

1:36:08

Armed with a special co-host, our heroes discuss cinematic universes as it relates to a film about birds.By Gamefully Unemployed

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Hypecast - 8.9.2024 - Featuring Adam Ganser 1:51:03

13d ago1:51:03

1:51:03

Topics Include: Saturday Night, Rebel Ridge, The Outrun, Disclaimer, Subservience, Greedy People, Out Come The Wolves, The Problem With People, and the delicious taste of Sbarro pizza.By Gamefully Unemployed

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We Just Watched... Turkey Shoot (With Michael Swaim) 57:10

16d ago57:10

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Armed with a special guest co-host, our heroes explore the gritty future world of 1995.By Gamefully Unemployed

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We Just Watched... Oddity (With Drew Grant) 1:15:44

25d ago1:15:44

1:15:44

Armed with a special guest, our heroes gush over the newest cinematic universe.By Gamefully Unemployed

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749. Ander’s Sons: The Phantom Thread 1:23:28

26d ago1:23:28

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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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Hypecast - 8.2.2024 - Featuring Abe Epperson 1:39:22

28d ago1:39:22

1:39:22

Topics Include: Captain America Brave New World, A Complete Unknown, The Deliverance, Conclave, Rob Peace, The 4:30 Movie, Bagman, A Different Man, KAOS, and the pros and cons of a soulless studio system.By Gamefully Unemployed

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Episode 111: Firestarter 57:47

11d ago57:47

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Today is our One Hundred and Eleventieth episode! In New Zealand they dial 111 for emergencies, so here we are, talking arson and summer fun. Cody and Garth discuss some recent brushes with rapid oxidation and then we travel to England to get to the bottom of a spooky photograph of a burning city hall. Come and join us and we promise we won't put o…

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748. Directorpiece Theatre: How to Direct a Feature Length Sketch (The Other Guys) 1:09:24

26d ago1:09:24

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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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We Just Watched... Deadpool & Wolverine (With Jeff May & Seanbaby) 1:28:55

18d ago1:28:55

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Armed with TWO guests, our heroes cross into the multiverse and talk all things Marvel.By Gamefully Unemployed

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We Just Watched... Point Break (With Seth Porges) 1:05:36

18d ago1:05:36

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Joined with producer/director Seth Porges (How To Rob A Bank, Class Action Park) our heroes discuss one of the best made action films of the 1990s.By Gamefully Unemployed

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We Just Watched... Twisters (With Adam Ganser & Abe Epperson) 1:29:30

22d ago1:29:30

1:29:30

Joined by multiple guest co-hosts, our heroes enter the suck zone and talk about horses.By Gamefully Unemployed

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Episode 110: Ghost Writers in A.I. (featuring Michael Swaim) 1:25:17

26d ago1:25:17

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This time Cody and Garth are joined once again by the incomparable Michael Swaim to discuss the time a famous author wrote a book posthumously. That's right! It's actual ghost writers! They also discuss Michael's new book, The Climb and delve into the philosophical ramifications of generative A.I. on the world of artists and creators. So grab your …

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743. Tales from the Pit: Cusping Hard (Feat. Marina and Tom Reimann) 59:48

27d ago59:48

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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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We Just Watched... Longlegs (With Adam Tod Brown) 1:04:50

29d ago1:04:50

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Armed with a guest co-host, our heroes talk legs. Long legs? You'll have to find out.By Gamefully Unemployed

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742. Frame Rate: Safe House (1998) (Feat. Katy Stoll) 1:04:23

1M ago1:04:23

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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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Hypecast - 7.12.2024 - Featuring Abe Epperson 1:37:21

2M ago1:37:21

1:37:21

Topics Include: Gladiator II, Agatha All Along, F1, We Live In Time, The Decameron, The Last Front, The Wasp, Time Bandits, and the future of Spider-Man.By Gamefully Unemployed