Comparing Apples to Oranges

Episode 68: The Brood and The Devil's Backbone

catopodcast@gmail.com (Catopodcast@gmail.com) — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 13:26:00 +0000

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!

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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/

Episode 67: Priest and Priest: A Love Story

catopodcast@gmail.com (Catopodcast@gmail.com) — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:47:00 +0000

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.

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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/

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

catopodcast@gmail.com (Catopodcast@gmail.com) — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 21:54:00 +0000

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!

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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

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

catopodcast@gmail.com (Catopodcast@gmail.com) — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 01:37:00 +0000

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!

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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

Episode 64: Hunger and The Great Escape

catopodcast@gmail.com (Catopodcast@gmail.com) — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 13:17:00 +0000

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!

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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 Hunger- https://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/08/movies/08lim.html

Jeremy's links- https://www.jeremyhellwig.com/

Episode 63: Rhinestone and Romancing the Stone

catopodcast@gmail.com (Catopodcast@gmail.com) — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 21:49:00 +0000

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.

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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/

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

catopodcast@gmail.com (Catopodcast@gmail.com) — Sat, 15 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000

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.

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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

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

catopodcast@gmail.com (Catopodcast@gmail.com) — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:50:00 +0000

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.

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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

Episode 60: Rollerball and Kingpin

catopodcast@gmail.com (Catopodcast@gmail.com) — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 23:51:00 +0000

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!

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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

Episode 59: Get Carter and The Blob

catopodcast@gmail.com (Catopodcast@gmail.com) — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:58:00 +0000

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.

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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

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

catopodcast@gmail.com (Catopodcast@gmail.com) — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:43:00 +0000

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.

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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/

Episode 57: Fear Inoculum and Green Naugahyde

catopodcast@gmail.com (Catopodcast@gmail.com) — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 01:51:00 +0000

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.

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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/

Episode 56: Ready Player One and Inferno

catopodcast@gmail.com (Catopodcast@gmail.com) — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 04:29:00 +0000

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!

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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

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

catopodcast@gmail.com (Catopodcast@gmail.com) — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:36:00 +0000

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!

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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

Episode 54: The Last Emperor and Rambo: Last Blood

catopodcast@gmail.com (Catopodcast@gmail.com) — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 01:54:00 +0000

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!

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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

Episode 53: The Brainy Bartender and Road House

catopodcast@gmail.com (Catopodcast@gmail.com) — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0000

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.

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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

Episode 52: Following and Slacker

catopodcast@gmail.com (Catopodcast@gmail.com) — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 19:25:00 +0000

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.
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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/

Episode 51: The Notebook and Minnie and Moskowitz

catopodcast@gmail.com (Catopodcast@gmail.com) — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 17:23:00 +0000

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!

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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 Times 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/

Episode 50: Pride and Prejudice and The Sound of Music

catopodcast@gmail.com (Catopodcast@gmail.com) — Fri, 15 May 2020 13:38:00 +0000

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.
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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

Episode 49: Sam Cooke and Eddie Cochran

catopodcast@gmail.com (Catopodcast@gmail.com) — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:25:00 +0000

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.
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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/

Episode 48: Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance and Joe

catopodcast@gmail.com (Catopodcast@gmail.com) — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 18:51:00 +0000

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!
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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

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

catopodcast@gmail.com (Catopodcast@gmail.com) — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 14:43:00 +0000

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!
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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

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

catopodcast@gmail.com (Catopodcast@gmail.com) — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:19:00 +0000

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.
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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

Episode 45: Child's Play and Cobra

catopodcast@gmail.com (Catopodcast@gmail.com) — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 18:46:00 +0000

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!
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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

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

catopodcast@gmail.com (Catopodcast@gmail.com) — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 12:00:00 +0000

It's episode 44, yes we can! Well, Dave and Mike tried to. They sat down to chat about 2 top albums of 2019 and which one was better. Listen here.

Show notes:

Variety article: https://variety.com/2019/music/awards/tyler-creator-lgbtq-igor-best-rap-album-grammy-award-1203377795/?yptr=yahoo

Reservoir: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIOoe_5zevw