For our forty-fourth episode, we’re joined by JD Duran (InSession Film) for a discussion of Damien Chazelle’s audio commentary for his greatest film, 2018’s Neil Armstrong kinda-biopic “First Man”. Hope you like the moon, because most of the ep

#043: Looper with Nick Emel

23 days ago 39m 57s

For our forty-third episode, we’re joined by Nick Emel (“10ish” podcast) for a discussion of Rian Johnson’s audio commentary for his stunningly original 2012 science-fiction masterpiece “Looper”. Green milk and J.J. Abrams’ fondness for lens fl

OTM Mini #10: Q & A, Part VI

30 days ago 17m 33s

For our tenth OTM Mini, we conclude our huge Q&A. We cover re-shooting movie endings, using godlike powers to make a dream project, theme parks, puppetry in cinema, my dream theater, and so much more.For exclusive bonus content and early releas

#042: The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension with Nicki from Trivial Theater

Mar 19th, 2024 39m 23s

For our forty-second episode, we’re joined by friend of the podcast Nicki, host of Trivial Theater on YouTube, for a discussion of the commentary track for the platonic ideal of an instant cult movie, 1984’s “The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai A

OTM Mini #9: Q & A, Part V

Mar 12th, 2024 16m 52s

For our ninth OTM Mini, we’re continuing our massive Q&A. We cover watchlists, the challenge of podcasting, trashterpieces, walking out of movies, and so much more.For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreo

#041: King Kong with Jordan Morris

Mar 5th, 2024 40m 59s

Our forty-first episode is a special one, as we’re somehow joined by Jordan Morris (“Jordan, Jesse, Go” podcast, “Bubble”, “Youth Group”) for a discussion of the granddaddy of monster movies and the pinnacle of stop motion animation: 1933’s “Ki

OTM Mini #8: Q & A, Part IV

Feb 27th, 2024 21m 4s

For our eighth OTM Mini, we continue our huge Q&A. We cover the position your wonky yet affable host would like to occupy on a film set, potential commentaries from long-dead creators, and so much more.For exclusive bonus content and early rele

#040: The Love Witch with Isabel Teran

Feb 20th, 2024 49m 20s

For our fortieth episode, we’re joined by girlfriend of the podcast Isabel Teran for a belated Valentine’s Day discussion of Anna Biller’s singular 2016 classic “The Love Witch”. See? Love? Valentine’s? Witch? Prepare for more tarot card conver

OTM Mini #7: Q & A, Part III

Feb 13th, 2024 16m 16s

For our seventh OTM Mini, we’re opening the mailbag once again for a huge Q&A. We cover the origin of the podcast, favorite moments, commentary preferences, and so much more.For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join

#039: Snowpiercer with Dwight Hurst

Feb 6th, 2024 47m 4s

For our thirty-ninth episode, we’re joined by friend of the show Dwight Hurst (“Broken Brain” podcast) for a discussion of the critic commentary for Bong Joon-ho’s 2013 science-fiction allegory English language debut “Snowpiercer”!Ryan’s Recomm

OTM Mini #6: Streets of Fire

Jan 30th, 2024 13m 36s

For our sixth OTM Mini, get ready to strap on some suspenders and wield a sledgehammer, because we’re discussing the outstanding Shout! Factory 4K Blu-ray for Walter Hill’s singular neon-noir masterpiece: 1984’s “Streets of Fire”!For exclusive

#038: Tropic Thunder with Chris Stachiw

Jan 23rd, 2024 41m 58s

For our thirty-eighth episode, we’re joined by Chris Stachiw (“The Kulturecast” podcast) for a discussion of Robert Downey Jr.’s in-character commentary for Ben Stiller’s epic 2008 cinematic satire “Tropic Thunder”!Ryan’s Recommendations: “Orph

OTM Mini #5: Fast Company

Jan 16th, 2024 11m 49s

For our fifth OTM Mini, we discuss a director who never stopped pushing buttons, David Cronenberg, and his most atypical work: the dragster drama “Fast Company” from 1979, as told through its Blue Underground Blu-ray.For exclusive bonus content

#037: After Hours with Ryan Verrill

Jan 9th, 2024 44m 15s

For our thirty-seventh episode, we’re joined by friend of the show Ryan Verrill (Disc-Connected) for a discussion of the Criterion commentary for Marty Scorsese’s 1985 one-crazy-nightmare cult classic “After Hours”! That’s two Ryans for the pri

OTM Mini #4: The Long Goodbye

Dec 19th, 2023 12m 6s

For our fourth OTM Mini, we tackle a film I’ve long wanted to discuss on the show, the Kino Lorber Blu-ray for Robert Altman’s iconoclastic masterpiece/unfaithful adaptation of Raymond Chandler: 1973’s “The Long Goodbye”.We talk about a lot of

#036: Fast Times at Ridgemont High with Galen Howard

Dec 12th, 2023 44m 25s

For our thirty-sixth episode, we’re joined by actor Galen Howard (“The Book of Boba Fett”, “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”) for a discussion of the landmark 1982 teen comedy “Fast Times at Ridgemont High”, as told by screenwriter Cameron Crow

OTM Mini #3: The Swimmer

Dec 5th, 2023 11m 21s

For our third OTM Mini, we’re actually getting to real movies! It’s finally time to discuss Frank Perry’s 1968 film “The Swimmer” as seen through the documentary on the Grindhouse Releasing Blu-ray.How many swimsuits did Burt Lancaster wear out

#035: UHF with Michael Marquis Albright

Nov 28th, 2023 44m 18s

For our thirty-fifth episode, friend of the show Michael Marquis Albright (Down in Front) joins us for a discussion of “Weird Al” Yankovic’s feature starring debut, 1989’s “UHF”! We discuss currently problematic co-stars, deleted homages to the

OTM Mini #2: Q & A, Part II

Nov 21st, 2023 15m 18s

For our second OTM Mini, the conclusion to our epic (well, maybe epic is too strong a word) Q & A is here for you. What are the best TV-to-film adaptations? What are the best genre films? Which does your wonky yet affable host do more: stream o

#034: Donnie Darko (The Director's Cut) with Mike Natale

Nov 14th, 2023 51m 43s

Our thirty-fourth episode is our biggest thus far, as we’re joined by friend of the show Mike Natale (You’re Missing Out podcast) to discuss the audio commentary for the “Donnie Darko” director’s cut by director Richard Kelly and elsewhere dire

OTM Mini #1: Q & A, Part I

Nov 7th, 2023 15m 5s

Since this podcast is technically biweekly, we’re trying something new. Between each new episode, there will be minisodes: OTM Mini. And what better way to break in the new format than a Q & A with your wonky yet affable host!Is there a method

#033: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas with Isabel Teran

Oct 31st, 2023 47m 24s

For our thirty-third episode, girlfriend of the show Isabel Teran (Hearsing Around podcast) joins us for a discussion of one of her favorite movies on the eve of its 30th anniversary: 1993’s Henry Selick’s “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Chr

#032: The Mummy with Ben Haslar

Oct 17th, 2023 42m 41s

For our thirty-second episode, Ben Haslar (Reels of Justice) makes his long-awaited first appearance to discuss the Blu-ray audio commentaries for the 1999 Universal Monsters reboot “The Mummy”. We cover conversations sponsored by Hershey’s, ni

#031: Tenebrae with Jason Shawhan

Oct 3rd, 2023 41m 34s

For our thirty-first episode, Jason Shawhan (Fearless Pretender podcast) joins the show for a discussion of the commentary and 4K release of the outstanding 1982 Dario Argento giallo “Tenebrae”. We talk about Argento’s surprising narrative auto

#030: Rio Bravo with Billy Ray Brewton

Sep 19th, 2023 41m 55s

For our thirtieth episode, podcast superstar Billy Ray Brewton (The Incinerator, Movie Mixtapes, Center Clueless) joins the show for a discussion of the commentary and 4K release of Howard Hawks’ 1959 hangout western masterpiece “Rio Bravo”. We