Comparing Apples To Oranges podcast

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Santa brought it early. Or a month and a half late. Leave the guy alone, he's got a lot on his plate. And that's how this one starts. Bob and Mike immerse themselves in a discussion of which horror movie with kids in it is better. Enjoy! Listen here Show notes Blogger Archive of all episodes http://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/ The British Film Institute’s review of The Brood: https://www2.bfi.org.uk/news-opinion/news-bfi/features/why-i-love-brood Ebert doesn’t like The Brood: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-brood-1979 The Brood trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QaK5N0pj7M A 20 year old retrospective on The Devil’s Backbone: https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/the-devils-backbone-2001-review-guillermo-del-toro-20th-anniversary-santi/ Breaking down The Devil’s Backbone: https://whitmanwire.com/arts/2010/11/11/del-toros-the-devils-backbone-horror-with-heart/…

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Episode 67: Priest and Priest: A Love Story

4 years ago

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That's the kicker, as they say, there was nothing even in the hamper. Oh, hey! It's a new episode of the pod. Liz and Mike tackle some media with the same title and really flex that explicit rating this time. Not for the faint of heart or people who blindly like all Paul Bettany movies. Listen here Show notes Blogger Archive of all episodes http://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/ Sierra’s website: https://www.thesierrasimone.com/ A fairly no-non-sense review of Priest: https://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2014/feb/01/priest-film-recap-vampires-paul-bettany Liz’s ‘tent website for calamity cast- calamitycast.com twitter handle @zerkinator https://twitter.com/Zerkinator Dick of the Week https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dick-of-the-week/id1347774600?mt=2 Defenders of the Night https://calamitycast.com/defenders/…

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Episode 66: Live Nassau Coliseum '76 and Graduation Day 1966: Live at the University of Michigan

4 years ago

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They were out of printer ink. It took me by surprise, and they shrugged it off. Supply chains, amiright? Dan and Mike get in there to discuss live albums. An exploration ensues that is good. And at some point Dan says, "Sleeveless Ts are a must." Enjoy! Listen here Show notes The blog with all the archived episodes: http://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/ Dan's wrestling pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ryno-wrestling-review/id1136905544 Dan and Jess's HP pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broomsticks-and-butterbeer/id1287824931 Love and Mercy trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lioWzrpCtGQ Mad stats for Bowie’s album: https://www.discogs.com/David-Bowie-Live-Nassau-Coliseum-76/master/1157343 Portlandia pet sounds sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP5-jp6nbsM Flight of the Conchords David Bowie sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc4efBM_9JM Strange tale of Dennis and Charles: https://www.biography.com/news/charles-manson-dennis-wilson-friendship…

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Episode 65: The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover and Punch-Drunk Love

4 years ago

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The basement was full of the things. Lots of clicking. And here we are with a new episode. Bob and Mike discuss 2 of the movies that belong to the new cult canon. Enjoy! Listen here Show notes Blogger Archive of all episodes http://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/ Comprehensive review of Punch Drunk Love https://cinephiliabeyond.org/punch-drunk-love/ Producer and Sandler look back: https://www.indiewire.com/2020/11/punch-drunk-love-producer-casting-adam-sandler-befuddled-1234596860/ Interesting take on The Cook https://www.anothermag.com/fashion-beauty/11030/the-blood-red-1989-film-with-lavish-jean-paul-gaultier-costumes AV Club’s review of The Cook https://www.avclub.com/the-cook-the-thief-his-wife-and-her-lover-1798229117 Thanks reddit for the fan theory: https://www.reddit.com/r/FanTheories/comments/1ws7g6/pt_andersons_punch_drunk_love_is_about_superman/ The list from which Bob found our movies: https://letterboxd.com/wilkins/list/the-new-cult-canon/ Commercial from Punch Drunk Love https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3P-f-8Lfcs…

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Episode 64: Hunger and The Great Escape

4 years ago

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And boy, are my arms tired. I don't get it, but that's the punchline. Welcome! Jeremy and Mike serve up some gravitas this episode...well, they watch prison movies with Steve McQueen, and there's a lot more in there then they thought. Take a listen! Listen here Show notes All the old episodes- http://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/ Some details on the veracity of The Great Escape- https://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/56001/The-Truth-About-The-Great-Escape Veterans liked The Great Escape- https://web.archive.org/web/20100220232351/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/germany/5043863/British-veterans-mark-Great-Escape-anniversary.html A solid piece on Hunger- http://thehollywoodinterview.blogspot.com/2009/04/hunger-steve-mcqueens-fresh-17-12.html More on Hu nger- https://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/08/movies/08lim.html Jeremy's links- https://www.jeremyhellwig.com/…

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Episode 63: Rhinestone and Romancing the Stone

4 years ago

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I cleaned it up, but we're really going to need to get that scrubber in there. Oh, here's another quality episode. Megan and Mike experience both wonder and terror as they wallow in 2 films about odd couples. But it's good. Check it out here Show notes: All past episodes of the podcast: http://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/ Yup, a performance worth watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GZjXVe7GhY Dolly dishes: https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/sylvester-stallone-convinced-dolly-parton-to-start-eating-differently-on-the-set-of-rhinestone.html/ Analysis of Rhinestone: https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/is-rhinestone-sylvester-stallones-weirdest-movie/ Production issues with Romancing the Stone: https://variety.com/2019/film/features/romancing-the-stone-35-anniversary-michael-douglas-1203175725/…

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Episode 62: Weekend at Bernie's II and Staying Alive

4 years ago

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The dog brought it in. It wasn't moving or anything when he brought it in. Oh, hey there. Dan and Mike indulge in the mental Olympics of deciding which movie sequel is better. Some quality recommendations and snack segment to follow. Listen here Show notes: The archive of all episodes of the podcast: http://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/ Staying Alive trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6UWYylKzlc Weekend at Bernie's II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlCADShkhjk Weekend at Bernie's 3 website: https://www.weab3.com/ Some more details on Staying Alive: http://www.comicon.com/2018/06/30/staying-alive-is-your-weekend-cheesy-movie/ Roger Ebert reviews Staying Alive: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/staying-alive-1983…

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Episode 61: Weekend at Bernie's and Lady in the Water

4 years ago

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He didn't give me a receipt. Well, I didn't think I would need to return it. It's certainly too late, now. Hey there! Welcome to year 6 of the pod! Bob and Mike experience 2 films with twists in them, and they are not prepared. Not necessarily shocks, but definitely astonishment ensues. Listen here Show notes Check out the rest of the episodes- http://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/ A deeper dive into Bernie’s weekend https://ultimateclassicrock.com/weekend-at-bernies/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral Good things from the people at People: https://people.com/celebrity/weekend-at-bernies-see-11-things-you-never-knew-about-the-80s-comedy/ Ebert burns Shyamalan, no surprise: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/lady-in-the-water-2006…

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Episode 60: Rollerball and Kingpin

4 years ago

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It made a kind of divot in the lawn. I can't tell, but it was really warm when I touched it. Oh, hey there! Dan and Mike celebrate 60 episodes by watching sports movies. Big sports energy in this one. Take a seat, and enjoy! Listen here Show notes Archive of past episodes: https://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/ Blues Traveler video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rURkkkfv8o Rollerball 2002 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE-a7WYJShE…

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Episode 59: Get Carter and The Blob

4 years ago

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Who knows? It just started making this weird noise. Any way, this is a fine episode, where Bob and Mike take on movie remakes. 4 movies are discussed and they decide which ones make the cut. I hope you don't have much going on. Take a seat and enjoy. Listen here Show notes: Listen to all episodes of Comparing Apples to Oranges here: https://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/ Old Blob trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdUsyXQ8Wrs Remake Blob trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq0our4mceQ The 5 Blobs song from the movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejtPJc-fDZ8 Some blob facts: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/70427/10-amorphous-facts-about-blob Get Carter original trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV4XrUDBlfM Get Carter remake trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImQXsBxrFSY…

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Episode 58: The Long Good Friday and Agnes and the Hitman

4 years ago

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There's like wet footprints all over the place. I don't know. I'll just get a towel. Take a seat. You can listen to Liz and Mike discuss media with the mafia in it this month. It's good. Listen here Show notes: The rest of the episodes of Comparing Apples to Oranges: https://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/ Trailer of The Long Good Friday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k33gU7ApT_Q Book trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9yA_cC8k4w&pbjreload=101 Liz’s ‘tent website for calamity cast- calamitycast.com twitter handle @zerkinator https://twitter.com/Zerkinator Dick of the Week https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dick-of-the-week/id1347774600?mt=2 Defenders of the Night https://calamitycast.com/defenders/…

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Episode 57: Fear Inoculum and Green Naugahyde

4 years ago

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You know the definition of an ear worm? That song you can't help but get stuck in your head? This episode isn't really like that. It's more of something you hear once, nod along with, and then feel ok with only going back to like once every 2 years. So, you know, pretty good. Well, Arthur and Mike discuss studio albums by bands that waited more than 10 years to put it out. Listen here Show notes Article about Les Claypool and Dean Ween https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/qa-les-claypool-on-primus-future-and-his-tv-show-with-dean-ween-105591/ Tool “explaining” things to their fans https://metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/tool-reveal-concept-behind-new-album-explain-how-the-songs-ended-up-so-long/amp Tool’s claymation music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MM62wjLrgmA Primus claymation music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY7jSesdxl0 The rest of the episodes of Comparing Apples to Oranges: https://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/…

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Episode 56: Ready Player One and Inferno

4 years ago

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You know that feeling when you walk through a cloud of mosquitoes and it's like they're in your teeth and in your hair the rest of the day? Well, this episode is the polar opposite of that feeling. Megan and Mike regale you with some stimulating conversation as they discuss which book to film adaptation is better. Enjoy! Listen here Show notes All the rest of the episodes of Comparing Apples to Oranges: https://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/ Cine Fix's What's the difference about Ready Player One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Op13NTkS5lw The trailer for Inferno: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH2BD49sEZI Megan's recs: Dr. Death https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-death/id1421573955 Endless Thread https://www.wbur.org/endlessthread Home Cooking https://homecooking.show/ Tom Brown https://www.texasmonthly.com/interactive/tom-browns-body/ Unfinished https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unfinished/id1516705248…

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Episode 55: 1776 and 17776: What football will look like in the future

5 years ago

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As the leaves change, our thoughts turn to comparing two pieces of media with 7s in their titles and also years as titles. Also in this episode, Jeremy and Mike taste some seasonal treats in a new edition of Snack Attack. Enjoy! Listen here Show Notes The link for 17776: https://www.sbnation.com/a/17776-football Jon Bois's Breaking Madden series: https://www.sbnation.com/breaking-madden Fact check express: https://declaration.fas.harvard.edu/blog/facts-1776 The New Yorker article on 17776: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/rabbit-holes/the-experimental-fiction-that-imagines-football-obsessed-americans-in-the-extremely-distant-future All past episodes here: https://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/ Jeremy's links: His podcast- https://sorrypleasecontinue.libsyn.com/ His twitter- https://twitter.com/JeremyHellwig…

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Episode 54: The Last Emperor and Rambo: Last Blood

5 years ago

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Did you hear that? Nevermind, it was probably nothing. Hey, while you're here, this is a new episode. Bob and Mike take their sweet time to discuss and wallow in movies with last in their title. Also, witness the debut of a new segment. Uh, I messed up the audio, sorry. Make sure you have both headphones in. Enjoy! Listen here Show notes: Rambo recaps: https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a23838009/rambo-movies-list/ Rambo movies ranked: https://www.vulture.com/article/best-rambo-movies-ranked.html Looking at The Last Emperor with an historic eye: https://www.nytimes.com/1988/05/08/movies/is-the-last-emperor-truth-or-propaganda.html Still looking at The Last Emperor with an historic eye: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2009/apr/15/the-last-emperor…

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Episode 53: The Brainy Bartender and Road House

5 years ago

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Are you ready for another episode? Here’s one if you are. Liz and Mike think long and hard about media about bars. They talk it out, and you’ll probably like it. Listen here Show notes- Pain Don’t Hurt: http://seantcollins.com/category/roadhouse/ Play “Cocky Hero Club or cologne” on your own: http://www.cockyheroclub.com/home-1.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_perfumes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_celebrity-branded_perfumes A Roadhouse music video that is worth the time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgcHOC1j7kM Calamitycast link- https://calamitycast.com/ Liz’s twitter - @zerkinator Lzerkel on instagram Find all archived episodes of Comparing Apples to Oranges here…

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Episode 52: Following and Slacker

5 years ago

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And here's a new episode! Sorry, again, for the somewhat less than stellar sound quality, but the content? Well, it's pretty good. Dan and Mike work out the deets when it comes to figuring out which shoe-string-budget movie is better. Listen here ! Show notes Slacker article- https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/as-slacker-turns-20-director-linklater-reflects-on-the-film/2011/07/07/gIQAzUxcGI_story.html Following article- https://www.rogerebert.com/scanners/following-nolan-in-a-nutshell Fisher Price Pixel Vision- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvmK0y3H4-A Jack Black's Sax a Boom- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KenyufNno5c Find all episodes of Comparing Apples to Oranges here - https://thecatopodcast.blogspot.com/…

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Episode 51: The Notebook and Minnie and Moskowitz

5 years ago

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Another month in quarantine? How about another episode to get you through some chores? Jeremy and Mike discuss 2 movies from a father-son-actor-turned-director-duo in a slight nod to Father’s Day. Get ready for some in-depth analysis and some good times. And they pronounced Cassavetes right most of the time! Listen here . Show notes- Jeremy’s website with links to his projects: https://www.jeremyhellwig.com/ Roger Ebert’s review of Minnie and Moskowitz: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/minnie-and-moskowitz-1972 Roger Ebert’s review of The Notebook: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-notebook-2004 LA Time s article about Nick, the son: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-10-27-ca-58177-story.html Trailer for Minnie and Moskowitz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIPoCwux0kI Mumblecore movies description and list : http://www.tasteofcinema.com/2015/20-great-mumblecore-movies-every-indie-lover-should-see/…

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Episode 50: Pride and Prejudice and The Sound of Music

5 years ago

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Happy Belated Mother's Day to all those moms out there, doing their thing in quarantine. Arthur and Mike get down to brass tacks as they try and figure out which of their moms' favorite movies is better. Pardon the audio quality in spots, they're just trying to do their best, folks. Listen here Show notes: The Sound of Music website- https://www.sound-of-music.com/ Great SNL skit- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOZlp-gjw68 A pretty good sketch about Mr. Bingley- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUTSfaES4KU…

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Episode 49: Sam Cooke and Eddie Cochran

5 years ago

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Hail and good health to you! Year 5 of the podcast is starting off less than stellar. Hope you and yours are doing well in this unsure time. Take a break with Dan and Mike as they chat care-freely about which inaugural inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is better. Listen here Show notes- Hall of Famers ranked website- https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2020/01/every-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-inductee-ranked-from-best-to-bon-jovi.html Netflix's documentary on hip hop history trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm3J5640jXo Let There Be Rock music video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f2g4RMfhS0 La Bamba movie trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wRCCUVT5jE Girl Can't Help It- Fergie's Clumsy music video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tf_gPZSDIxI Elvis imdb list ranked- https://www.imdb.com/list/ls053442193/…

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Episode 48: Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance and Joe

5 years ago

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That's right it's a crossover, it's a feed drop, it's a DOYGT. Bob (friend of the show and host of Uncaged on Cage) and Mike sit down with 2 Nic Cage movies, and they really put in the time to decide which one is better. Enjoy! Listen here Show notes- Nic Cage on the Ghost Rider movie: https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a853863/nicolas-cage-explains-why-ghost-rider-movies-were-bad/ A New York Times review of Joe: https://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/11/movies/nicolas-cage-stars-in-joe.html The Guardian's review of Joe: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/jul/24/joe-review-david-gordon-green-nicolas-cage Gawker article (blast from the past): https://gawker.com/the-tragedy-of-gary-poulter-nic-cages-homeless-co-sta-1562031788…

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Episode 47: A Very Merry Toy Store and A Valentine Carol

5 years ago

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Hey there, it's cold outside. So warm yourself up with this episode where Meg and Mike spend some time determining which made-for-tv holiday movie was better. Full spoilers for 2 movies you probably have not heard of. Enjoy! Listen here . Show notes How to get rid of a channel you signed up for with a 7-day-free-trial: https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-cancel-amazon-prime-video-subscriptions-4173816 The trailer to Spirit of Christmas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrwC1NdRZw8…

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Episode 46: Flo Rida's "Only One Flo (Part 1)" and Nick Drake's "Pink Moon"

5 years ago

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New Year, who dis? Dan and Mike check in with a in-depth chit chat about which album under 30 minutes is better. If you haven't already made listening to this podcast one of your resolutions, go ahead and listen any way. Listen here Show notes: Nick Drake album cover's story : https://musicaficionado.blog/2019/08/10/pink-moon-by-nick-drake/ A real article that someone wrote about Flo Rida's part 2 album: https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/471576/flo-rida-readies-only-one-flo-sequel-only-one-rida Pink Moon Volkswagen ad : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-kqUkZnDcM…

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Episode 45: Child's Play and Cobra

5 years ago

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This episode was delayed due to inclement weather (you know how it is). But stoke up the fire, and warm up as Bob and Mike decide which movie under 90 minutes is better. Enjoy! Listen here Show notes: Angel in the City music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEOGtKyoiPY Child's Play trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjiyV8mtXiU Cobra trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czzIGc7v6aI…

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Episode 44: Billie Eilish's WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? and Tyler the Creator's Igor

5 years ago