Podcasts by Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast

Episode 41 - Uncut Gems (2019) from 2020-01-01T05:44:21

I discuss and review the film Uncut Gems starring Adam Sandler, Julia Fox,Kevin Garnett, Idina Menzel, Lakeith Stanfield, Eric Bogosian and Judd Hirsch

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Episode 40 - Maserati: A Hundred Years Against All Odds (2019) from 2019-11-22T19:08:54

In this episode I give my quick take on the impeachment hearings and I review the documentary Maserati One Hundred Years Against All Odds.

Episode 39 - Dolemite is my Name / Hey you, start a podcast. from 2019-11-12T22:27:44

I discuss the new Netflix film “Dolemite is my Name” starring Eddie Murphy and I encourage people to start a podcast as a creative outlet.

Episode 38 - Halloween Special 2019 w/ Special Guest Niamh from 2019-10-30T03:30:58

I am joined by Niamh , author of the Çrime in my Pocket blog and horror movie buff to discuss Halloween (1978) Halloween II (1981) and Halloween (2018) since I have finally watched the ...

Episode 37 - Are Marvel Movies real cinema? from 2019-10-11T17:17:59

I discuss the recent criticism from Martin Scorsese of Marvel movies. Are they real cinema ? Is their success hurting other types of movies ?

Episode 36 - IT: Chapter 2 (2019) Review with SPOILERS from 2019-09-22T14:05:13

I am joined again on the show by special guest Niamh from the UK, author of the Crime In my Pocket blog to discuss and review IT: Chapter 2. This review WILL HAVE SPOILERS so consider y...

Episode 35 - Make something exist from 2019-09-10T17:47:18

In this episode I do my impression of a motivational speaker and discuss why I do the podcast and my entry into screenwriting. I want to encourage anyone with a creative desire to JUST...

Episode 34 - The Iron Giant (1999) from 2019-08-25T19:24:11

On this episode I review one of my favorite animated films of all time The Iron Giant written directed by Brad Bird, the director of Incredibles 1 and 2 and Ratatouille.

Episode 33 - Epstein dead. Polarization alive. from 2019-08-16T17:40:33

I discuss the polarized response to the death of Jeffery Epstein while in jail.

Episode 32 - Once Upon A Time In Hollywood (2019) from 2019-07-31T20:10:32

I review the 9th film from Quentin Tarantino. Cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Timothy Olyphant, Kurt Russell , Al Pacino and Bruce Dern

Episode 31 - Miller's Crossing(1990) from 2019-07-19T20:59:24

In this episode I discuss and review the Coen Brothers 1990 film Miller's Crossing. The cast includes Albert Finney, Gabriel Byrne, Marcia Gay Harden, John Turturro, Jon Polito and JE F...

Episode 30 - Jeffrey Epstein from 2019-07-10T15:33:04

In this episode I discuss the horrific Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case and how the justice system does not adequately protect society from serial child rapists.

Episode 29 - The Player (1992) from 2019-06-24T23:29:44

In this episode I discuss the CNN Film “Apollo 11” and I review the Robert Altman film “The Player” with Tim Robbins, Fred Ward, and Vincent D'nofrio.

Episode 28 - SCOTUS Hypocrisy by Mitch McConnell from 2019-06-18T03:04:35

Mitch McConnell says he would put a nominee on the Supreme Court if a vacancy exsisted in 2020. Whaaaa ??? Guess he forgot what he said in 2016.

Episode 27 - Howard Schultz Public Enemy No.1 from 2019-05-30T00:13:33

I am back !! I discuss my extended absence from the show and discuss the possible run of Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz for President in 2020 and it's relation to polarization and the pro...

Episode 26 - True Crime and Horror Flicks from 2019-03-17T05:25:53

I am joined in this episode by Niamh , author of the Crime In my Pocket Blog.

We discuss her blog and how she got into True Crime and then we talk ab...

Episode 25 - Movies In Space - Part 3 - Apollo 13 (1995) from 2019-03-10T13:45:23

In the final part of this series I review the 1995 film “Apollo 13” directed by Ron Howard ( Splash, DaVinci Code) staring Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Ed Harris and Gary Sinise.

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Episode 24 - Movies in Space - Part 2 - The Right Stuff (1983) from 2019-02-27T07:13:12

I discuss and review Philip Kaufman’s 1983 film “The Right Stuff” about the Mercury Astronauts starring Sam Sheppard, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris, Dennis Quaid, Fred Ward and Lance Henriksen.

Episode 23 - Movies in Space Part 1 - First Man (2018) from 2019-02-20T12:53:10

In this episode I review the Damien Chazelle film “ First Man” which tells the story of Neil Armstrong from his role as a test pilot , being chosen to take part in the Gemini program through his...

Episode 22 - Cigar City Mafia Part 2 from 2019-02-10T19:20:18

In this companion show to Episode 8 I interview a former long time resident of Ybor City and get her recollections of growing up in Ybor and her stories of the Mafia influence that was present b...

Episode 21 - Polarization is a business and business is booming. from 2019-01-27T06:32:41

Fox News, CNN and MSNBC - No matter what you watch just know that there are hundreds of millions of dollars being made off the polarization of our politics. In this episode I discuss this era of...

Episode 20 - Marcus Mariota vs Jameis Winston from 2019-01-13T15:42:40

I bring back my guest from the first episode of the show Chad Casey of the Sports Car Unleashed Podcast.

Chad and I discuss the quarterbacks of our favorite NFL teams. Marcus Mariota and ...

Episode 19 - The Bird Box phenomenon and a review of the film. from 2019-01-08T05:12:07

I discuss a brief history of Netflix leading up to the Bird Box phenomenon and I review the latest Sandra Bullock film also starring John Malkovich.

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Episode 18 - Roma / Penny Marshall from 2018-12-29T16:10:27

My review of “ Roma” Directed by Alfonso Cuaron ( Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Gravity) and I discuss the late Penny Marshall.

The show is on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast...

Episode 17 - Creed II/ Follow up on Jamal Khashoggi from 2018-12-14T18:44:50

My review of “Creed II” and I follow up on developments in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. There is mounting backlash against the Trump administration’s less than desirable response to this crime...

Episode 16 - The Murder of Jamal Khashoggi from 2018-11-21T06:08:04

In this episode I discuss the murder of journalist Jamal Khashsoggi and the ever changing Saudi narrative along with the tepid US response to the murder that further underscores the complicated ...

Episode 15 - Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) from 2018-11-15T17:52:36

My 4 1/2 Van Gogh review of the excellent Searching for Bobby Fischer written and directed by Steve Zaillian ( Schindler’s List , A Civil Action, The Night Of) Starring Joe Mantegna , Joan Allen...

Episode 14 - You don't vote , this is what you get. from 2018-10-23T01:22:46

I have spoken about polarization in Episode 10. In this episode I discuss voter engagement ( or lack thereof) and the effect it has on the people that represent us in public office.

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Episode 13 - 1990-1993 Buffalo Bills from 2018-10-05T04:31:48

I discuss why I think the 1990-1993 Buffalo Bills are one of the greatest football teams of all time.

Listen to the show on iTunes , Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn and Castbox

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Episode 12 - Rom Com Corner - Failure to Launch (2006) from 2018-09-28T13:33:34

The return of Rom Com Corner. I review the 2006 film “Failure to Launch” with Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker. I also discuss the show’s you tube channel.

The show is on iTu...

Episode 11 - Something Old and Something New from 2018-09-07T03:44:17

I review "The Stranger" (1946) Directed by Orson Welles ( "Citizen Kane , "The Magnificent Ambersons") Starring Welles, Edward G. Robinson and Loretta Young. I also review "Unsane" (2018) Direct...

Episode 10 - Polarization infects SCOTUS and Intelligence from 2018-08-20T23:24:38

The show hits Episode 10 !!! To mark the occasion I start my discussion on how polarization has infiltrated all areas of politics. On this show I speak about SCOTUS nominees Merrick Garland and ...

Episode 9 - New Oscar Category for Popular Film from 2018-08-12T18:51:51

In this episode I review the film "Christopher Robin" the live action version of the Winnie the Pooh story starring Ewan McGregor ("Trainspotting" , "Angels & Demons") and directed by Marc F...

Episode 8 - Scott M. Deitche Author of " Cigar City Mafia" from 2018-08-05T02:31:03

This episode includes my interview with Scott M. Deitche author of 'Cigar City Mafia" . The discussion centers around the mob presence in Ybor City and Tampa , Florida. The Don of the Tampa Mafi...

Episode 7a - Audio of Mini Cast # 6 from 2018-07-26T01:23:59

This is  the audio from Video Mini Cast #6. I discuss the Top 5 movies of last weekend. Kawhi Leonard and my view of how polarization colors the Russia interference investigation. &nbs...

Episode 7 - Joaquin Phoenix will be "Joker " and a review of The Equalizer 2 from 2018-07-20T04:16:30

I discuss the WB announcement of "Joker" starring Joaquin Phoenix as the clown prince of crime in the film to be directed by Todd Phillips ( "Old School" " The Hangover") Phillips also co-wrote ...

Episode 6 - The First Buccaneer - Lee Roy Selmon from 2018-07-15T12:36:07

On the show today I will be discussing the career of the late Lee Roy Selmon, he was the first ever draft pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1976 when the expansion team selected him #1 overall...

Episode 5 - Black Panther's Erik Killmonger - Why the praise is overrated. from 2018-07-09T04:24:23

On this show I will be speaking with my brother Jason about the Marvel Film Black Panther and specifically the character of Erik Killmonger. While critics universally praised Michael B. Jordan’s...

Episode 4 - Dr. Peggy McLeod of Unidos US from 2018-07-02T04:34:23

        I will be speaking with Dr. Peggy McLeod who currently is the Vice President of Education and Workforce Development at Unidos US a bi-partisan nonprofit organization ...

Episode 3 - Rom Com Corner - The Holiday (2006) from 2018-06-27T05:09:57

This episode marks the debut of Rom Com Corner. I will review a popular / well loved romantic comedy.  I will discuss the 2006 film The Holiday written and directed by Nancy Meyers (“ Somet...

Episode 2 - MJ vs LeBron from 2018-06-19T05:02:38

I offer my thoughts on this debate but not about who is # 1 and #2.  

Episode 1 - Chad Casey from 2018-06-12T04:39:54

The first show!  Chad and I discuss Bull Durham , Bad Moms and Whiny Anakin.