Best Rody Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 80 - It's a Mystery 54:27

11h ago54:27

54:27

This week we have a special giveaway announced in the episode. Wanna know the rules? Listen to the damned episode. We also have a very special guest. I am so excited about this interview. It was so much fun to do. And we finish with a video from friend-of-the-show DaveTheFilmGuy. Rody and I play at doing videos. This guy is a pro. This episode was …

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Urban Legend 1:20:10

1h ago1:20:10

1:20:10

After a summer of legendary audio issues, Bree and friend of the show Frederick Blichert cap off the season with a playful romp through a home viewing favourite (“favourite” might be generous for Bree), Urban Legend. The movie obviously apes Scream every chance it gets, which might make it the ultimate movie through which to explore the context of …

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108 - Jett Green - Matte Painter / Artist - Labyrinth, Willow, Temple of Doom 1:19:42

7d ago1:19:42

1:19:42

Jett Green shares insights into her upbringing and her journey into the world of matte painting, highlighting her work on Labyrinth, Howard the Duck, Temple of Doom, and The NeverEnding Story. She also discusses the collaborative and supportive culture at ILM, emphasizing the importance of teamwork in achieving remarkable results. Jett reflects on …

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Episode 79 - I miss your Musk 50:06

20h ago50:06

50:06

This week, a special in-studio guest joins Fritz while Rody galavants around the Midwest. The infamous Musky is on a road trip to fulfill his bucket list and decided to darken our doorstep before taking his special brand of darkness to the East Coast. We talk sports, Protest the Hero, and hats i guess or something. Enjoy. Don't forget to check out …

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Simpsons vs Simpsons 1:38:59

3h ago1:38:59

1:38:59

Climb into the RV and don’t forget to strap in Milhouse! In our first-ever showdown episode, Ted comes back to discuss two of our favourite Simpsons episodes from our rec room eras – and what they say about our childhoods. Ted’s here to discuss the classic boys’ adventure, Lemon of Troy, and reminisces about playground wars, the cliche of boys neve…

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Episode 78 - Fanny Soda IV: The Patreoning 1:03:20

15d ago1:03:20

1:03:20

While Protest is on the road, Fritzy invited some old friends and new Patreon friends to do a Fanisode. Nothing better than friends geeking out over the band we love. Musky didn't show. Enjoy. Also, check out our Merch . Available on Patreon. https://linktr.ee/podcasttheheroBy Podcast the Hero

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Mafia! 1:37:50

5d ago1:37:50

1:37:50

Welcome to the Jay Mohr Cinematic Universe, where your favourite comedy legends are apparently in mortal danger. Friend of the show Mikey “The Mouth” Stephens, having been heavily bribed and plied with favours and snacks, comes to discuss the infantile attempt at a mafia spoof, 1998’s Mafia! (also known as Jane Austen’s Mafia!, for some reason). Do…

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107 - Steve Sansweet - Rancho Obi-Wan 1:04:00

7d ago1:04:00

1:04:00

"Star Wars came and changed my life." Steve Sansweet, former bureau chief of the Wall Street Journal, shares his passion for movies and collecting, particularly Star Wars memorabilia. He recalls his childhood love for movies and science fiction, and how he started collecting science fiction toys and robots. He discusses the impact of Star Wars on h…

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Episode 77 - Party Ship Down Part 2 14:56

23d ago14:56

14:56

The adventures of Captain Cheese, Fritzy, Dr Forest and the rest of the party barge crew continues. For the full story, check out Episodes 72, 73, and 75. And these episodes are much better on video so check them out on Youtube. https://linktr.ee/podcasttheheroBy Podcast the Hero

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American Beauty 1:33:41

25d ago1:33:41

1:33:41

Well, after last week’s miserable slog through Family Guy, we’ve come to a nice palate cleanser with… oh, American Beauty? Okay. Well, our old pal Mynt showed up to discuss American Beauty, a movie that was considered such a masterpiece in 1999 that it cleaned up at the Oscars and, less than two decades later became almost universally regarded as a…

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Episode 76 - Penalty Strokes w/ Majors 1:23:43

30d ago1:23:43

1:23:43

The Fully Down alums Justin and Bricks join us this week to talk about old days touring with Protest, and their new project Majors. Majors is a golf-inspired Punk band from the brains, fingers, and toes of two golf-obsessed best pals. Their new album drops August 16th. Follow them on Instagram and check out their new single Liar on all your streami…

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Family Guy 1:47:17

19d ago1:47:17

1:47:17

Well, they can’t all be winners. Bree and sitcom retrospective expert José look back at the first three season of adult comedy “bad boi” Family Guy – the adult animation juggernaut accused of being everything from a Simpsons clone to one of America’s “worst TV shows for primetime viewing.” The show gained cult status thanks to the DVD box sets that…

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Episode 75 - Party Ship Down Part 1 7:51

1M ago7:51

7:51

I know you are wondering where the hell parts 1 and 2 are. Well, part 1 is buried in the Jolo Sody episode 72 and part 2 is Episode 73 The Vaccuum. Go check those out first for all the backstory. Also, this episode is probably best enjoyed in Video. So go check out the youtube channel for the video. Patreon https://linktr.ee/podcastthehero…

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Eurotrip 2:08:20

1M ago2:08:20

2:08:20

Miss the Euro Cup yet? That’s okay, because we’re taking a European adventure of our own! Bree welcomes returning guest and We Hate Movies host Andrwe Jupin to discuss the 2004 teen sex comedy, Eurotrip. We follow three-and-a-half nobodies around Europe as we discuss the pervasive early-aughts depictions of teen sex and partying (why do all high sc…

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Episode 74 - Get to know your Choad 1:07:32

1M ago1:07:32

1:07:32

Have you ever wanted to know Rody's deepest darkest secrets? Have you ever wanted to see what happens when Fritzy forgets how to do a podcast? If your answer to both is yes, this is the episode for you. Check out the Patreon for access to the merch store, AI show notes, vote on which Gift is best and more. https://linktr.ee/podcastthehero…

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Super Mario RPG 1:20:33

2M ago1:20:33

1:20:33

Bree reunites with TFTRR video game expert and digital journalist Ted Raymond to talk about the time Mom and Dad (a.k.a. Nintendo and Square) got divorced, and the honour student they made before that happened: Super Mario RPG. We discuss RPG history and the meteoric, early-90s rise of everyone’s favourite plumber, get really, really nerdy about th…

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106 - Nilo Rodis Jamero - Legendary Designer - Part 2/2 1:29:37

2M ago1:29:37

1:29:37

Last episode you heard part one of my conversation with Nilo Rodis Jamero, design legend and wonderful person. For this episode, number 106, the first of July 2024 you’ll be hearing part two of our chat… On entering the gaming industry Nilo's focus was always about inspiring and guiding production teams to craft original and iconic characters and w…

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Episode 73 - The Vaccuum 13:09

2M ago13:09

13:09

Can't explain. Just listen. But listen to Episode 72 first. https://linktr.ee/podcasttheheroBy Podcast the Hero

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Walk Hard 1:43:55

2M ago1:43:55

1:43:55

It’s the John C. Reilly appreciation hour as Bree and best friend of the show Liz dive into 2007’s Walk Hard! How did such a silly movie manage to have such an impact – temporarily killing the musical biopic genre and the superspoof genre? Does this movie somehow work as a serious movie? How did this movie managed to get such a stacked cast, and wi…

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Episode 72 - Jolo Sody 18:15

2M ago18:15

18:15

Choady tried to go it alone, and it went really poorly. If you love this Podcast why not support us on Patreon? Or buy a mug! https://linktr.ee/podcasttheheroBy Podcast the Hero

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105 - Nilo Rodis Jamero - Legendary Designer - Part 1/2 1:15:31

2M ago1:15:31

1:15:31

In this episode of the Filmumentaries podcast, host Jamie Benning interviews Nilo Rodis-Jamero, a designer and production designer known for his work on films like The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and Johnny Mnemonic. They discuss Nilo's experiences working with George Lucas, Phil Tippett, and Joe Johnston, as well as his collaborations…

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Episode 71 - Friggered 1:04:04

2M ago1:04:04

1:04:04

Protest the Hero announces Volition X tour date in Newfoundland. Did you think we wouldn't explode all over Mist? But before we get into Mist stuff, there is a quick review of New Kids on the Block Summer Magic tour. Cause what is a Protest the Hero adjacent podcast without reviews of 80s pop boy bands? A game and super lopsided gift, You know the …

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BONUS EP - Krista Perry - Stunt Coordinator on Reservation Dogs 18:15

2M ago18:15

18:15

Hi, this is a bonus episode. Sometimes I get invited to interview a particular behind the scenes artist and I've decided I should say yes to them and get them out as bonus episodes. So in this bonus episode, I spoke with stunt coordinator, Krista Perry. Krista is a, native Californian, who grew up travelling the country at the age of eight for comp…

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Episode 70 - Bad Waitress Great Singer 53:38

2M ago53:38

53:38

This week we are joined by Singer/Guitarist of Bad Waitress Kali-Ann Butala. What genre are they? Cats or dogs? Celebrity Rude or Dude. What is it like to tour with Protest? Favorite tour foods. The King of Condiments? All that and so much more on this episode of Podcast the Hero. Bad Waitress Patreon https://linktr.ee/podcastthehero…

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104 - Ahsoka VFX and Sound - With Richard Bluff and Matthew Wood 53:38

2M ago53:38

53:38

Episoe 104 - This time I chat with Ahsoka producer and ILM VFX Supervisor, Richard Bluff along with his colleague Matthew Wood, Supervising Sound Editor. Key takeaways: The collaboration between sound and visual effects departments is crucial in creating a cohesive and immersive experience for the audience. Early involvement of sound in the product…

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Episode 69 - Blowin Leafs 1:10:45

3M ago1:10:45

1:10:45

Volition X North American Tour rundown baybeeeeee! Go buy your tickets now. Unless you live in Texas, then buy a bus ticket to somewhere better, and then buy tickets for the show there. We also have a tour review of the spring Ontario run that just wrapped up, including the No Man's Land Fest in St Catherines. Game. Gifts. You know the drill. Also …

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Episode 68 - Fritzy is Restored 21:38

3M ago21:38

21:38

We sort out all the nonsense from last week. If you haven't listened to last week's episode stop now and go listen to it, or better yet go to youtube and watch it to get the full experience. Then come back here and listed to this episode. Also check out the Patreon to get access to the Merch store. https://linktr.ee/podcastthehero…

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103 - Nathan Crowley - Production Designer and Chris Nolan collaborator 1:30:34

3M ago1:30:34

1:30:34

My guest for this second episode of May 2024 is production designer Nathan Crowley. If you don’t know his name, you will definitely know and most likely love, his work.. Behind Enemy Lines (2001) Insomnia (2002) Batman Begins (2005) The Prestige (2006) The Dark Knight (2008) John Carter (2012) The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Interstellar (2014) Dunkir…

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Episode 67 - Fritzy is Broken 15:24

3M ago15:24

15:24

Welp. Fritzy discovered some heartbreaking information that he wasn't supposed to see. And he shares it with you. Is this the end for Fritzy? Or will things turn around. Find out on another exciting episode of Podcast the Hero. If you are so inclined please check out the video version on Youtube for the full effect. https://linktr.ee/podcastthehero…

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Episode 66 - I'm Excited!!!! 1:27:41

3M ago1:27:41

1:27:41

Have you ever dealt with a serious issue by using humor? You should try it. It works. This week we explore stage fright. A shockingly common affliction. This is a fun one. And if you haven't listened to the gifts section of Episode 65, do that before you listen to the gift section of this episode. Plus Patreon if you are so inclined. https://linktr…

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102 - Master of the Air - VFX masters Xavier Bernasconi & Steve Jelley 46:45

3M ago46:45

46:45

For this episode, number 102, I am speaking to to gentleman that worked on the visual effects for Masters of the air, the Apple TV series which is a continuation of Band of Brothers and The Pacific. This time tackling World War Two airmen and their various missions. So I chat with Xavier Bernasoni who was one of the vfx supervisors on the show for …

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Episode 65 - Expelled from a Human Body 1:28:26

4M ago1:28:26

1:28:26

This episode starts with a celebration of one of Rody's birthdays. Not sure which one. I am pretty sure he is older than he says he is. All kinds of interesting Birthday facts and weird info from the internet. We pick the new name of the Utah Hockey team bracket style. Then it gets weird and really really wonderful. Stick around for Rody's gift. It…

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Episode 64 - The Fall of Rody Walker 1:01:38

4M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

After exploring the new Beyonce album Cowboy Carter, we look at what could happen should Rody decide to become a Country Superstar when his PTH career is over. It is dark as shit. Also Rody broke all his computers so the audio and video is weird. Deal with it. I had to. Please join our Patreon. Pleeeeeeaaaaase. Or don't. https://linktr.ee/podcastth…

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Episode 63 - The Cobcast 1:17:02

4M ago1:17:02

1:17:02

The Cornman himself joins us this week. We talk about his history with Rody. Fritz takes the blame for everything. Rody hates Tovala. There are some incredible gifts in this episode after a terrible AI script basically ruins the episode. Join the Patreon if you want us to stop having to eat shit and want us to eat pizza instead. https://linktr.ee/p…

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101 - Skywalker Ranch, Lucasfilm and Rancho Obi Wan Visit - April 2024 32:43

4M ago32:43

32:43

In April 2024, I embarked on an unforgettable journey to California, starting with a visit to Skywalker Ranch, Lucasfilm and Rancho Obi Wan. And unfogettable three days. While at Skywalker Ranch I met with Sound Supervisor, Mac Smith and legendary Model Maker, Lorne Peterson. This episode is a report from those three days. Full written report with …

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Episode 62 - How to Make Friends 25:20

4M ago25:20

25:20

Rody was under the weather this week, so I decided to share some of my strategies on how to make friends with someone. It is a shorter episode but it harkens back to a simpler time when death was lurking outside every door and Rody was on Twitch. To support content like this please visit our Patreon. https://linktr.ee/podcastthehero…

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Episode 61 - Behind the Hive 1:04:55

4M ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Rody is running the show this week. Fritz came in totally unprepared. Also apparently Fritz is a bee and a ghost now. There is some Hockey talk, a brain teaser of a game, and a follow-up on the eclipse. Then we do gifts as we always do. It was a fun time. Please listen and enjoy. If you like the AI script stuff be sure to post your suggestions in t…

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100 - Phil Tippett - VFX Legend 1:01:05

5M ago1:01:05

1:01:05

For this the 100th episode it seems fitting that it’s someone who’s name I’ve known since I was 4, 5 and 6 when my imagination was first sparked, looking through my Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi comics and magazines. That name is of course Phil Tippett, one of those incredible artists whose work transcends the films he’s worked on. His…

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Episode 60 - Total Eclipse of the Fart 1:12:25

5M ago1:12:25

1:12:25

You always wanted an episode of Podcast the Hero about Space. You wondered when we would get there. It seemed like we might have forgotten to do an episode about Space. But then everyone started talking about an eclipse. We couldn't resist any longer. An episode all about Space. Plus we did a live taping. Our Patrons were able to join the taping an…

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Episode 59 - The Crypt Tender 54:39

5M ago54:39

54:39

This week we went to Patreon to pick an old TV show to watch and talk about. Friend of the show and Patreon subscriber Ashwin suggested Tales from the Crypt. So that is what we did. We watched the first episode of this marvelous show. It's all available on YouTube if you are interested. Dark twisted fun to be had. As always we have a game, and gift…

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