Best Un)Successful Minimalist Podcasts (2024)

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TWAS 49: The Walking Dead 1:08:07

3+ y ago1:08:07

1:08:07

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read The Walking Dead, Vol. 1 (2003). They discuss exploring interpersonal dramas through zombie narratives, types of zombies, and Kayla's deleted note that could have solved all of humanity's problems while drinking Rogue Ale's Dead Guy Ale.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 48: This One Summer 56:33

3+ y ago56:33

56:33

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about This One Summer (2014). They discuss Kayla's almost accurate prediction, childhood summertime freedom, movie rentals, salt lakes, acceptable levels of tension, and finding enjoyment in every season while drinking Perth Brewery's Easy Amber.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 47: Hellboy 57:17

4y ago57:17

57:17

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about Hellboy (1994). They discuss Kayla's coffee drinking habits, information overload, mythology and folklore, Rasputin, Nazis, and the nature of confusion while drinking Clifford Brewing Company's Devil's Punchbowl India Session Lager.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 46: Sweet Tooth 59:59

4y ago59:59

59:59

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read Sweet Tooth. They discuss dodging people at the LCBO, Kayla's need to read Wikipedia entries about TV shows, art styles, what to eat during an apocalypse, and karate as an essential skill for the end of the world.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 45: Sandman 1:20:59

4+ y ago1:20:59

1:20:59

CW: Brief discussion of suicide and domestic violence. In this episode, Kayla and Matt read Sandman. They discuss reality in comics, Kayla's love of discussing her dreams, being scared vs. being horrified, and perceptions of dreams and death while drinking Pommies' Apple Cider.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 44: Marbles 1:11:28

4+ y ago1:11:28

1:11:28

Content Warning: we talk about suicide and suicidal ideation in this episode. We also use the term "commit suicide" and want to acknowledge that this language places undue blame on a person living with mental illness. In this episode, Kayla and Matt read Marbles (2012). They discuss perceptions of mental illness, the intersection of creativity and …

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TWAS 43: Watchmen 1:35:35

4+ y ago1:35:35

1:35:35

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read Watchmen (1987). They discuss old barcodes, comic-ception, owls, Kayla's inability to follow a plot, and moral obligations, while drinking Hometown Brewing Company's Blue County Blueberry Saison.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 42: Locke & Key 1:08:21

4+ y ago1:08:21

1:08:21

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read Locke & Key Vol. 1. They discuss confusing plot devices, Kayla's surprising admission, ghosts, and all-purpose keys while drinking Skeleton Crew Brewing Company's Evil Genius Session IPA.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 41: Calvin and Hobbes 1:07:15

4+ y ago1:07:15

1:07:15

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read Calvin and Hobbes. They discuss Matt's childhood, comic-induced existential dread, misbehaving children, stuffed animals, and tender moments while drinking Tiger Asian Lager.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 40: Green River Killer 57:09

4+ y ago57:09

57:09

By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 39: Saga 59:25

4+ y ago59:25

59:25

By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 38: Chew 50:28

4+ y ago50:28

50:28

By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 37: The Pelee Project 1:12:51

5y ago1:12:51

1:12:51

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about The Pelee Project (2002). They discuss Matt's bad attitude, spirituality and connection, islanders vs. tourists, Nicolas Cage, and Margaret Atwood while drinking Pelee Island Winery's Lola Rose Sparkling Wine.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 36: The Hobbit 1:23:07

5y ago1:23:07

1:23:07

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read The Hobbit (1937). They discuss how Matt can read, Kayla's harrowing experience with The Hobbit as a child, Siri's expertise, and life lessons while drinking Wychwood Brewery Hobgoblin Legendary Ruby Beer and Folly Brewing Heist Sour Pale Ale. Also, Matt maybe met Bilbo!…

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TWAS 35: The Man Who Mistook His Wife For a Hat 1:13:15

5+ y ago1:13:15

1:13:15

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read The Man Who Mistook His Wife For a Hat (1985). They discuss the importance of personal narratives, invisible disabilities, bagelhood, and how to get a celebrity's attention while drinking Small Pony Barrel Works Half Remembered Dream.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 34: The Left Hand of Darkness 1:06:21

5+ y ago1:06:21

1:06:21

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read The Left Hand of Darkness (1969). They discuss Kayla's birthplace, narration styles, the solution to the patriarchy, and tall people while drinking Omnipollo Raspberry Aniara.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 33: The Age of Innocence 59:21

5+ y ago59:21

59:21

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read The Age of Innocence (1920). They discuss Kayla's inability to read old books, men's cowardice, missed connections, and walks down memory lane while drinking Great Lakes Brewery Pompous Ass English Ale.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 32: The Talented Mr. Ripley 1:12:16

5+ y ago1:12:16

1:12:16

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read The Talented Mr. Ripley (1955). They discuss the freedoms of the social elite, unreliable narrators, admiring vs. becoming, writing Queer narratives, and the ease of covering up a murder without modern technology while drinking Innis & Gunns Mangoes on the Run Mango IPA.…

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TWAS 31: In Defense of Food 1:08:38

5+ y ago1:08:38

1:08:38

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read In Defense of Food (2008). They discuss health claims, making choices based on tradition vs. science, and grocery shopping with your great grandparents while drinking Chateau Pineraie Cahors 2015.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 30: The Amulet of Samarkand 1:20:58

5+ y ago1:20:58

1:20:58

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read The Amulet of Samarkand (2003). They discuss Matt's strengths and weaknesses, fantasy vs. science fiction, and life lessons taught by demons while drinking Innis & Gunn's Kindred Spirits Stout.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 29: The Day of the Triffids 1:19:07

5+ y ago1:19:07

1:19:07

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read The Day of the Triffids (1951). They discuss large print books, human reactions to trauma, strong survival instincts, and finding true love while drinking Trailer Park Boys Green Bastard IPA.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 28: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 1:16:29

5+ y ago1:16:29

1:16:29

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1985) by Douglas Adams. They discuss the best away to avoid scary situations, Kayla's inability to grasp things greater than humanity, and Matt's love of sad but funny things while drinking Flying Monkey Brewing Co. Sparklepuff Triple IPA.…

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TWAS 27: Geek Love 1:19:13

5+ y ago1:19:13

1:19:13

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read Geek Love (1989) by Katherine Dunn. They discuss family dynamics and legacies, Fabulon politics, power and control, and how to form a cult, while drinking Bell City Brewing Company's Eureka Amber Cream AleBy Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 26: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 1:00:05

6y ago1:00:05

1:00:05

In this episode, Kayla and Matt read Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling. They discuss Harry's Awakening, the comedic talents of J.K. Rowling, Dumbledore's infinite wisdom, and Matt's inability to remember basic plot details.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 25: 2018 Recap 30:49

6y ago30:49

30:49

In this episode, Kayla and Matt take a walk down 2018 memory lane. They discuss their top three films (in no particular order), their least favourite film (or films), and Kayla's most accurate/entertaining official predictions.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 24: The Third Man 1:11:58

6y ago1:11:58

1:11:58

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about The Third Man (1949). They discuss zany openings, white men causing problems, white men solving problems, and white men as the problem while drinking Nickelbrook Brewing's Duplicitous Citra Dry-Hopped Sour.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 23: All That Heaven Allows 53:07

6y ago53:07

53:07

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about All That Heaven Allows (1955). They discuss the film that started Matt's Criterion Collection, melodrama, trick endings, minimalism, the intersections of being a mother, widow, lover, and woman, and the colours while drinking North Ontario Brewing Co. Tree Topper Red Ale.…

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TWAS 22: Valerie and Her Week of Wonders 48:27

6y ago48:27

48:27

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970). They discuss surrealist horror, how to become a vampire, predatory men, symbolic imagery, describing dreams to friends, and first world problems while drinking Czechvar Dark Lager.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 21: A Man Escaped 58:44

6y ago58:44

58:44

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about A Man Escaped (1956). They discuss the nature of relationships in prison, Kayla's pen name, the intricacies of planning an escape, minimalism, vampires, and self-determination while drinking Beau's Three Knocks Sticke At.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 20: Dazed and Confused 1:15:44

6y ago1:15:44

1:15:44

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about Dazed and Confused (1993). They discuss the empty promises of high school in movies, how to be cool, concert band, tradition vs. progress, and the responsibility of adult role models while drinking Hometown Brew Co. Southern Ale.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 19: The 39 Steps 49:57

6y ago49:57

49:57

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about The 39 Steps (1935). They discuss Hitchcock's proficiency at books, overt vs covert misogyny, the impossibility of being found in the Highlands, and the location of the first Airbnb while drinking Innis & Gunn's Bourbon Barrel Scotch Ale.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 18: The Devil's Backbone 1:02:33

6y ago1:02:33

1:02:33

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about The Devil's Backbone (2001). They discuss complex characters, subterranean pools, murder misdirection, and the rules of being a ghost while drinking Beau's Blood Simple Blood Orange Witbier.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 17: The 400 Blows 57:15

6y ago57:15

57:15

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about The 400 Blows (1959). They discuss Kids Bikers: The Movie, the advent of location shooting, why art imitates life, secret milk, and Matt's dream of living in Paris as a 10-year old child while drinking Hop City's 8th Sin Black Lager AND Mad & Noisy's Orange Pale Ale.…

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TWAS 16: Paths of Glory 1:03:37

6+ y ago1:03:37

1:03:37

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about Paths of Glory (1957). They discuss the proper way to address a General, the line between cowardice and common sense, when you can show emotion in wartime, and the need to fight injustice (and the patriarchy) while drinking Collective Arts Brewing Saint of Circumstance Citrus Blonde Ale.…

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TWAS 15: The Rules of the Game 53:41

6+ y ago53:41

53:41

In this episode, Kayla and Matt watch The Rules of the Game (1939). They discuss what rich, white people do in their spare time, how a movie becomes "The Best Movie", real animal death in movies, and the need for evening lipstick while drinking Elora Brewing Company's Lady Friend IPA.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 14: Bicycle Thieves 59:18

6+ y ago59:18

59:18

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about Bicycle Thieves (1948). They discuss post-war employment practices, the necessity of bicycle locks, expectations of "the man of the house", and the unconditional love between a father and son while drinking Amsterdam Brewery 3 Speed Lager.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 13: Sword of the Beast 1:08:18

6+ y ago1:08:18

1:08:18

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about Sword of the Beast (1965). They discuss competition in nature, the continual assault of women in film, unrealistic fight scenes, and 1800s Japanese currency conversion while drinking Big Rig Brewery Gold Lagered Ale.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 12: Do the Right Thing 1:10:33

6+ y ago1:10:33

1:10:33

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about Do the Right Thing (1989). They discuss racial tensions in New York, cactus shirts, and methods of cooling down on a hot day while drinking Miller High Life.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 11: Port of Shadows 1:11:44

6+ y ago1:11:44

1:11:44

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about Port of Shadows (1938). They discuss the outcome of loose lips, best dogs in film, what gets lost in translation, and representations of masculinity in pre-war France while drinking Longslice Brewery Loose Lips Lager.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 10: Stagecoach 1:17:57

6+ y ago1:17:57

1:17:57

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about Stagecoach (1939). They discuss Indigenous politics and representation in media, the American Dream, and answer the question: "what is a stagecoach?" while drinking Cameron's Brewing Co. Where the Buffalo Roam.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 09: Tokyo Drifter 59:45

6+ y ago59:45

59:45

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about Tokyo Drifter (1966). They discuss movies inspired by songs, the greatest betrayal, surreal set pieces, and Kayla's intuitive film genius while drinking Block 3 Brewing Company's The Legend saison.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 08: In a Lonely Place 1:03:57

6+ y ago1:03:57

1:03:57

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about In a Lonely Place (1950). They discuss Frankenstein's monster, unfortunate (read: the best) character names, and sketchy police practices while drinking 5 Paddles Brewing Company's Home Sweet Home beer.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 07: The Kid 56:21

6+ y ago56:21

56:21

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about The Kid (1921). They discuss under-cranking, the sin of motherhood, and the benefits of blankets that double as ponchos while drinking Refined Fool Brewing Company's Suburban Menace American Amber.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 06: The Seventh Seal 1:10:25

6+ y ago1:10:25

1:10:25

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about The Seventh Seal (1957). They discuss playdough faces, dodging death, the validity of Swedish Chef impressions, and the difference between black and white films and film noir while drinking Amsterdam Boneshaker IPA.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 05: Day for Night 1:02:27

6+ y ago1:02:27

1:02:27

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about Day for Night (1973). They discuss the intricacies of making a movie about movies, how animals make everything better, and how peeking behind the curtain makes everything bad (according to Kayla) while drinking Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc.By Kayla Haas and Matthew Grant

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TWAS 04: Crumb 55:06

6+ y ago55:06

55:06

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about Crumb (1994). They discuss underground comics, nice guys and hipsters, and the tensions of creating art for an audience while drinking Nickel Brook Brewing Company's Naughty Neighbour IPA and Central City Brewer's Red Racer ISA.

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TWAS 03: Le Bonheur 1:00:38

7y ago1:00:38

1:00:38

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about Le Bonheur (1965). They discuss the cutest kids on film, Bill Hader's raw sexual magnetism, and cinematic ambiguity and genre-shifting.

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TWAS 02: The Royal Tenenbaums 1:14:58

7y ago1:14:58

1:14:58

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about The Royal Tenenbaums (2001). They discuss the secret strength of the movie (read: Alec Baldwin), bird ransom, and death and permanence in film.

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TWAS 01: Seven Samurai 40:11

7y ago40:11

40:11

In this episode, Kayla and Matt talk about Seven Samurai (1954). They explore the merits of black & white filmmaking, the optimal number of samurai needed for defending a mid-sized farming village, and reveal the origins of There Was a Sale.

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