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The SVM Microcast

Every day Shawn posts an episode on a variety of topics including movies and music, kids and family life, work and productivity. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shawn-v-martin/support

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131 - Awful Algorithms from 2020-07-30T19:20:22

I hate the way the internet tries to steer us all down cattle chutes. We’re all capable of independent thought, right? --- Support this podcast: Listen

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303 - Once In A Lifetime from 2020-03-03T21:12:46

David Byrne was on SNL this week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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302 - The Best Movies from 2020-02-16T17:45:45

Being a fan of film means understanding and appreciation of the classics. The most “overrated” films are usually overrated for a reason. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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301 - The Good Place / The Last Black Man in San Francisco from 2020-02-04T20:17:56

On my TV this week, I saw two masterpieces of storytelling. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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300 - Girl Dad from 2020-01-28T15:29:52

A slew of celebrity deaths have had me pretty upset this month, and the most recent one had an effect on me that I never would have predicted. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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299 - The Academy Can Suck It from 2020-01-14T14:49:46

Another year, another weird list of Academy Award nominees. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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298 - Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker from 2019-12-25T02:39:20

I have a lot of feelings about the latest and final “Skywalker” movie, and most of them are confused --- Support this podcast: h...

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297 - Frozen II from 2019-12-04T02:51:56

I have a lot of thoughts on Frozen II. Many more than are mentioned here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-ma...

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296 - The Good Place Final Season from 2019-12-03T02:44:50

In which SVM advocates for you to catch up on one of the best modern network shows --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/s...

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295 - Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood from 2019-07-30T08:56:33

Quentin Tarantino has made a masterpiece of a film. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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294 - Hiatus from 2019-07-29T23:14:35

Two weeks ago I recorded an episode about going on a hiatus, and possibly the funniest thing about it is that it didn’t post. 😂 --- Support this podcast: Listen

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293 - Cheerleading Parents from 2019-07-15T21:46:20

I hope to never be many different kinds of parents (including helicopter), but I have no probably being a cheerleader. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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292: Spider-Man: Far From Home from 2019-07-15T02:29:59

I have a lot of thoughts. A LOT OF THOUGHTS --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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291 - Good Morning from 2019-07-13T20:38:30

Greetings, salutations, good morning, hello! 👋🏼 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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290 - The (Original) Lion King from 2019-07-11T23:07:46

I rewatched the 90s Lion King for the first time and years and damn, what a gorgeous movie. --- Support this podcast: https://an...

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289 - Nintendo Switch Lite from 2019-07-11T09:49:47

Today Nintendo announced a brand new iteration on their extremely successful Switch console. --- Support this podcast: https://a...

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288 - Dr Mario World, Microtransactions and Mobile Gaming from 2019-07-09T22:33:12

Nintendo released Dr Mario World a day early today and I’m excited to play one of my oldest favorite puzzlers in a brand new form. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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287 - Bogart from 2019-07-08T20:53:50

I’m rounding out my knowledge of one of the greatest film actors of all time. Today I watched Dark Passage and it was a treasure. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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286 - Glasses from 2019-07-06T23:10:30

I’m *quite* blind without my glasses. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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285: She-Ra and the Princesses of Power from 2019-07-06T00:10:45

Netflix has a phenomenal track record with some of its children’s programming, we just finished the second season of She-Ra. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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284 - American Holiday from 2019-07-04T22:59:56

I’m taking the day off. Have you watched Spiderverse yet? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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283 - Just Keep Swimming from 2019-07-03T23:17:08

Due to unforeseen circumstances and forces beyond my control, I had a day full of twists and surprises today. But I was able to roll with it. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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282 - Toy Story 4 from 2019-07-02T20:41:03

Contained herein is a spoiler-free reaction preamble before a spoiler-filled review and analysis of Toy Story 4. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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281 - Games Done Quick Does Zelda: Breath of the Wild in 33 Minutes from 2019-07-01T23:01:54

The speed run of BotW this year by Wolhaiksong is a wonder to behold and also pretty funny. --- Support this podcast: https://an...

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280 - Corn from 2019-06-30T23:17:50

Corn is instrumental to my life and my business. 🌽 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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279 - Two Toddlers and an Adult Play Mario Kart 8 from 2019-06-29T23:07:01

Self explanatory --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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278 - Barely a Podcast from 2019-06-28T23:59:22

I’m exhausted, here’s some recommendations. 😂🤷🏻‍♂️ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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277 - Thursday Thoughts from 2019-06-27T21:04:47

A collection of random thoughts about Spider-Man, Aardman Pictures, and a hot week on the east coast. --- Support this podcast: ...

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276 - Good Omens from 2019-06-26T22:21:23

I’m blown away by Amazon’s adaptation of Good Omens, a book I would have assumed would be impossible to bring to the screen. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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275 - Fort Night from 2019-06-25T21:45:17

A Wal Street Journal opinion piece is being (rightfully) dragged on Twitter for bemoaning the existence of video games in children’s lives in favor of literal “fort nights” --- Support this podc...

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274 - 3Below: Tales of Arcadia from 2019-06-24T23:31:09

We could help ourselves from jumping into the follow up/spinoff of Trollhunters, 3Below on Netfix today. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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273 - Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia from 2019-06-23T23:56:30

We’ve spent the last several weeks watching Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia on Netflix. Tonight we finished it. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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272 - Animal Crossing from 2019-06-22T21:18:44

Last night we added Violet to our town in Animal Crossing on Gabecube (on Wii) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-...

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271 - Two Toddlers play Animal Crossing from 2019-06-21T22:30:48

I got the Wii in working order and introduced the girls to Animal Crossing for the GameCube. --- Support this podcast: https://a...

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270 - Marble Hornets from 2019-06-21T22:11:09

It’s been ten years since Marble Hornets began on YouTube. And it’s an incredible accomplishment. --- Support this podcast: http...

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269 - Mixtape Movies from 2019-06-19T23:23:26

There wasn’t any mention of one of my favorite “mixtape movies” on the most recent episode of the Screen Drafts podcast. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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268 - Mario Kart Champion from 2019-06-18T21:41:06

I need a challenge in Mario Kart, and I’m expecting it to come from my daughters as they grow up. --- Support this podcast: http...

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267 - Learning to Read from 2019-06-17T20:16:41

My daughter is learning to read and yesterday, read a word that made be a very proud papa because of what it was from. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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266 - Always Be My Maybe from 2019-06-16T22:15:24

Spoiler warning: I adored the Netflix rom-com “Always Be My Maybe” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/sup...

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265 - Scenes From a Grocery Store from 2019-06-15T22:32:13

I get a front row, but observational, seat to a variety of human behaviors at work each day. --- Support this podcast: https://a...

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264 - Zelda Wind Waker Speedrunners from 2019-06-14T20:25:21

There’s a fantastic video on YouTube analyzing a specific, very lucky speed run of Zelda: Wind Waker. Links can be found on Twitter! --- Support this podcast: Listen

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263 - Facebook Post Poison from 2019-06-13T21:39:16

My city changed a four-way stop to a roundabout and a Facebook post about it turned into a mean, ugly battle. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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262 - Motivation from 2019-06-12T13:08:06

I have felt the effects of depression at times and understand the weight that it piles on people. But I’ve also found many ways to break out of its grasp. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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261: Zelda’s Awakening from 2019-06-11T22:48:51

Nintendo dropped a pretty incredible surprise announcement today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/sup...

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260 - Dave from 2019-06-10T22:01:16

I’ve been a Dave Matthews fan since I was 13. I listened to one of my favorite live albums today for the first time in years. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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259 - Absolutely Bananas from 2019-06-10T00:17:04

I sell a lot of bananas to a lot of silent, odd people all day long. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/...

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258 - Secret Identity from 2019-06-09T00:08:44

The superhero’s secret identity is critical to the storytelling, but what happens when a loved one gets too close to finding out the truth? --- Support this podcast: Listen

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257 - Bar Harbor, ME from 2019-06-07T23:31:44

Bar Harbor is one of my favorite places I’ve ever been. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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256 - Black Mirror from 2019-06-07T00:21:02

The newest season of Black Mirror is now on Netflix. I have some recommendations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sh...

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255 - Rise of Skywalker Speculation from 2019-06-05T22:16:32

I said a month ago that it was too early to speculate on the newest Star Wars film, releasing this December. Well, that was a month ago. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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254 - No Yelling from 2019-06-04T23:48:24

I’m trying to get rid of yelling as a parenting strategy. It never works. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-ma...

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253 - Vengeful Women from 2019-06-04T00:52:52

I watched two movies back to back that were seemingly unrelated and actually ended being an incredible pairing, BB and Lady Macbeth, both from 2016. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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252 - The Great American Sitcom from 2019-06-03T00:31:32

I was disappointed to hear of NBC’s “Abby’s” cancellation especially on the heels of the success of Norman Lear’s “Live in Front or a Studio Audience” --- Support this podcast: Listen

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251 - Revisiting Captain Marvel from 2019-06-01T23:09

I got a chance to rewatch Captain Marvel for the first time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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250 - The Medical Conglomerates from 2019-05-31T22:27:57

My kids’ pediatrician’s office was absorbed by a huge, faceless medical company and it SUCKS. --- Support this podcast: https://...

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249 - The Holy Grail and The Life of Brian from 2019-05-30T21:45:09

The two best Monty Python films are great for completely different reasons. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-...

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248 - Gaming Kids from 2019-05-29T22:26:51

My kids play a lot of video games, often with me, and I think that’s a good thing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/s...

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247 - Steely Dan from 2019-05-28T21:03:50

If you think this episode is weird, wait until you look up where the name Steely Dan came from 😂🤷🏻‍♂️ --- Support this podcast: Listen

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246 - Beach Drive from 2019-05-27T23:58:08

Taking a recovery day on this episode. See you tomorrow for Steely Dan! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-marti...

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245 - Going to the Beach from 2019-05-26T21:23

Tomorrow we’re day tripping to Ocean City, New Jersey. Will be our youngest’s first visit to the beach! --- Support this podcast: Listen

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244 - Five and a Half Minute Mile from 2019-05-25T22:00:04

When I was a teenager I used to be able to run a mile in just a bit over five minutes. I’m trying to get there again. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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243 - Telling Lies on the Internet from 2019-05-24T21:45:43

Shane Morris is learning the hard way what you shouldn’t tell lies about on the Internet. --- Support this podcast: https://anch...

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242 - BARRY from 2019-05-24T00:34:26

I’ve been binging HBO’s Barry all week but I also have a very specific way of watching it. --- Support this podcast: https://anc...

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241 - Hot Ones with Sean Evans from 2019-05-22T21:50:57

One of my favorite interview formats is also the least typical - answering questions while eating spicy hot wings. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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240 - Keanu Reeves, the Nicest Guy in Hollywood from 2019-05-21T23:18:53

Keanu is the real deal: a bona fide movie star, an action hero, and a sweet-as-can-be human being. --- Support this podcast: htt...

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239 - Modern Convenience from 2019-05-21T01:43

My daughters barely know a life without air conditioning, even though our house doesn’t have central air. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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238 - Loose Ends from 2019-05-19T22:00:07

Catching up on some things from recent episodes of the Microcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/sup...

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237 - Finale of Game of Thrones from 2019-05-19T07:32:07

(Almost) no matter what, the Game of Thrones TV event ends tomorrow. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/...

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236 - The Legend of Korra from 2019-05-17T23:32:15

I’m nearly finished with my first rewatch of Korra since it first aired. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-mar...

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235 - Plastic Bags from 2019-05-16T19:58:50

We’re going to bury ourselves under heaps of plastic bags. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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234 - Vampire Weekend’s FATHER OF THE BRIDE from 2019-05-15T21:33:27

A band I liked a lot already moves closer to being a personal favorite with the release of their first album in over five years. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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233 - Running in Place from 2019-05-14T20:25:19

I got on the treadmill for the first time yesterday and I did it again today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-...

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232 - Game of Thrones from 2019-05-13T13:25:21

I’m ready for Game of Thrones to be over, because I don’t even understand what the point was anymore. --- Support this podcast: ...

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231 - Snapchat from 2019-05-13T02:56:47

I deleted Snapchat over a year ago. I reinstalled recently but I’m fairly certain it won’t last. --- Support this podcast: https...

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230 - Final Endgame from 2019-05-11T22:14:38

I swear this is the last time I talk about Avengers: Endgame ---Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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229 - Endgame Again from 2019-05-11T02:07:03

I saw Endgame again and have more confused and incoherent praise to throw at it, in a completely unnecessary way. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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228 - Fault Line Disaster and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 from 2019-05-09T23:58:35

I was back on the airwaves today and had an all-vinyl show for the first time ever. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/...

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227 - ROY G BIV from 2019-05-09T17:11:51

The Rainbow Experiment --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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226 - Spider-Man: Far From Home Trailer from 2019-05-07T20:17:28

None of us are fooled by any of this, right? When in doubt, assume Loki. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-mar...

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225 - A Microcast For Megan from 2019-05-06T21:44:33

One of my favorite comedy writers, Megan Amram, returned for a second season of her webshow, “An Emmy For Megan” --- Support this podcast: Listen

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224 - The Sarcasm Reflex from 2019-05-06T00:23:22

I have tried to shed all sarcastic tendencies since becoming a father, but for many, many years, it was my default response. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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223 - Star Wars Day from 2019-05-04T18:37:45

Happy Star Wars Day! Today I explain how I came into the fold as a kid, my disdain for prequel mythology, and gently theorize on Rise of Skywalker. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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221 - Saving Sonic from 2019-05-03T23:07:48

The director of the upcoming Sonic The Hedgehog movie seems open to making some changes before the film comes to theaters. Can it save it in time? --- Support this podcast: Listen

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222 - The Advent of Allergies from 2019-05-03T23:07:38

I didn’t suffer from seasonal allergies as a kid, or a teenager, but now - for some reason - I do. --- Support this podcast: htt...

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220 - The Great American Sitcom from 2019-05-01T23:45:55

From the classic to the neo-classic, American sitcoms have never been more of the same than they are now, in the best possible way. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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219 - Comedy Bang Bang Celebrates TEN YEARS from 2019-04-30T22:13:32

Scott Aukerman has been producing Comedy Bang Bang in its current format for ten years, and dropped a ten-hour episode in celebration. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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218 - Hatin’ on the Thrones from 2019-04-29T17:20:02

Some people enjoy going out of their way to talk sh*t on things other people enjoy. A lot of other people. Why? --- Support this podcast: Listen

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217 - Disney and the “Feminist Agenda” from 2019-04-29T00:43:26

Whether shouting it out by releasing Captain Marvel (only to make a billion dollars) or by making a series of “Princess” jokes in Wreck-It Ralph, Disney has been the target of relentless attacks by...

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216 - Endgame Spoiler Maxicast from 2019-04-28T01:24:26

I have a million more thoughts than I did yesterday. Also, do you know who Steve Wynwood is?? Spoilers for Avengers: Endgame herein. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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215 - Avengers: Endgame Spoilercast from 2019-04-26T21:31:06

I don’t know how much more aggressively I can warn you, this episode is 110% spoilers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor....

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214 - Endgame Draws Nigh from 2019-04-25T21:02:10

Tomorrow, I ENDGAME. Today, I praise the architects of the MCU that made such a bananas film possible. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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213 - Five Years from 2019-04-25T00:09:02

Today my oldest daughter turned five. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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212 - Nerd Rage from 2019-04-23T21:57:06

My computer nerd rage has lessened over the years, the only people who annoy me now are the other computer nerds, not the “non users.” --- Support this podcast: Listen

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211 - Two Kids Talk Over the End of Spider-Verse from 2019-04-23T00:34:14

My kids have seen Spider-Verse too many times. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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210 - Easter Eggs from 2019-04-21T21:24:41

I’ve been obsessed with Easter Eggs hidden in media for decades. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/supp...

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209 - takeabreak.exe from 2019-04-20T23:48:12

I’m taking today off Microcasting. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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208 - Sesame Street Turns 50 from 2019-04-20T00:30:38

One of the best television programs in the history of television turns 50 years old this year. --- Support this podcast: https:/...

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207 - Ratatouille from 2019-04-18T23:38:43

I make a case for Ratatouille being one of the only Pixar films that breaks one storytelling mechanic mold that Pixar usually conforms to. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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206 - My Daughter, the Boy from 2019-04-17T23:33:43

I’m generally sick of pronouns. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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205 - The Adventure Time Rewatch Ep 05: The Monster from 2019-04-17T00:46:51

Lumpy Space Princess runs away... again. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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204 - The Age of the Live Feed from 2019-04-15T21:17:58

Thanks to modern technology I saw the entire burning of the Cathedral of Notre Dame in real-time. --- Support this podcast: http...

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203 - Xbox Spring Sale from 2019-04-14T19:51:47

I made the “mistake” of wandering into the Xbox Marketplace today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/su...

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202 - The Star Wars Celebration Episode IX Panel from 2019-04-13T22:22:35

I loved the way this panel was done and absolutely adored the way the audience reacted to everything, especially after the truly bizarre reaction to The Last Jedi. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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201 - Boys Will Be Boys Bullsh*t from 2019-04-12T22:12:52

Some ridiculous behavior I observed on the playground today got me less than excited for the future of mankind. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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200 - Podcasts That Are Better Than Mine from 2019-04-11T22:41:42

Thank you for the engagement that has gotten me to TWO HUNDRED episodes of this show. Here’s some recommendations of my favorite podcasts, lately. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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199 - Mary Poppins Returns from 2019-04-10T21:28:10

I watched the new Mary Poppins movie and I *swear* I’m done crying. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/s...

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198 - Allergic Reaction from 2019-04-09T22:44:03

Our youngest has seasonal allergies in a way I’ve never had to experience first hand. It’s not fun for me, it’s definitely not fun for her. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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197 - Music is Exercise from 2019-04-09T00:22:54

I sucked at drums today, but sometimes sucking is necessary for growth. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-mart...

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196 - SVM Watches @FILMCRITHULK Watch Avatar: The Last Airbender from 2019-04-08T00:53:57

I rewatched A:TLA for the first time in a decade scant months before one of my favorite critics decided to live tweet his reactions to watching the show for the very first time. --- Support thi...

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195 - Ip Man from 2019-04-07T00:27:24

All three Ip Man movies are on Netflix, and I have some research to do. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-mart...

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194 - Disney’s Enchanted, a meta masterpiece from 2019-04-06T00:32:27

I forgot and rediscovered Disney’s Enchanted. Also I was super right about this thing about country music I can’t wait to rub in your face. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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193 - The Wrecking Crew from 2019-04-04T23:30:42

I’m fascinated by the stories of the unnamed people behind the success of other people, from the LA Wrecking Crew to the collective of musicians behind the multiple platinum-album-selling dc Talk. ...

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192 - That Joker Movie Trailer from 2019-04-04T00:38

I’m more or less disgusted by the Joker movie, while I’m literally in the middle of rewatching Infinity War, which I am not shy about shouting out as one of the largest accomplishments of cinema, e...

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191 - Finding Pixar from 2019-04-02T23:19:55

Finding Dory isn’t nearly as good a film as Finding Nemo and I blame it almost entirely on the characterization of Marlin. These are high stakes, people. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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190 - Guitar Tutorials from 2019-04-01T13:21:49

I found a great YouTube channel last night and realized exactly what it is that makes a great music instructor. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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189 - Jack Black from 2019-03-31T01:36:23

Jack Black is one of my favorite actors, I’m not ashamed. Also, what the hell is Jumanji 4 about...??? --- Support this podcast: ...

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188 - Ponyo from 2019-03-30T00:40:34

We rewatched a favorite animated film of ours tonight. Ponyo is such a joy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-...

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187 - The Adventuretime Rewatch Ep 04: Death in Bloom from 2019-03-29T00:09:32

In this season 2 episode, Finn and Jake travel to the underworld to rescue the spirit of a plant of PB’s that they “accidentally” killed. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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186 - No Spoilies from 2019-03-28T00:46:22

I’m very careful when discussing movie and TV show plots with warning people about spoilers, especially because I consider that even *mentioning* that there is a “twist” is a spoiler. --- Suppo...

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185 - SVM Reads a Book With No Pictures to Two Kids from 2019-03-27T00:15:23

BJ Novak wrote my daughters’ favorite book and honestly, I never get tired of it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sh...

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184 - Zack Snyder Thinks Batman Kills People from 2019-03-26T00:50:55

I’m more than a bit annoyed that Zack Snyder thinks he knows more about Batman than... 70+ years of comics and literally hundreds of authors and comic creators. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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183 - Japan By Way of Pennsylvania from 2019-03-24T23:11:45

Japanese culture invades my hometown once a year, plus some updates on Spider-Verse and Mario Party. --- Support this podcast: h...

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182 - Generational Divides from 2019-03-23T21:47:40

I found a self-congratulatory chain of tweets from a Twitter user my age who seems to think he has a good explanation for how we’re the “most unique” generation ever (??!) --- Support this podc...

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181 - Authentic Casting from 2019-03-23T00:07:24

I’m watching the new season of The OA and loving the casting choices. It reminded me of a few other shows as well. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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180 - No Country For Young Men from 2019-03-21T22:26:19

Watching the newest season of The Voice, I have noticed a particular trend with the country music artists featured on the show. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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179 - ScreenDrafts Amnesia Episode from 2019-03-20T23:13:44

I suggested a topic to my favorite podcast and this week, they used it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-mart...

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178 - The OA from 2019-03-19T23:11:08

The second season of Netflix’s The OA is coming on Friday, and I’m a very recently converted believer. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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177 - Collateral from 2019-03-18T13:35:52

I watched one of my own all-time favorite movies last night, Michael Mann’s 2004 thriller starring Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx, COLLATERAL --- Support this podcast: Listen

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176 - Harmonix’s Rock Band from 2019-03-18T00:01:59

I still play Rock Band regularly, even by myself. I’ve owned each one and it is one of my favorite video game franchises, ever. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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175 - How to Train Your Dragon & DreamWorks Animation from 2019-03-16T20:52:43

It took some successes and some failures to finally reach what I believe is DreamWorks Animation’s finest moment, How to Train Your Dragon. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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174 - 80s Fantasy Movies from 2019-03-15T20:41:55

I’ve got movies on the brain since watching Moon last night, catching up on the Screen Drafts “80s Fantasy” episode, and searching for good kids movies to enjoy with my daughters. --- Support t...

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173 - Moon by Duncan Jones from 2019-03-14T23:44:05

It’s the ten year anniversary of the release of Moon, which makes me feel old. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn...

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172 - Toddler Gaming from 2019-03-13T23:36:06

I have probably already put over a dozen hours of gaming into Mario Party Switch since we bought it on Sunday. Here’s a sliver of gaming life. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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171 - Movie Trailer Compression from 2019-03-13T00:57:08

I first saw the new Aladdin trailer in a box on Twitter, removing any cinematographic feelings from the experience. I don’t like the way this is going. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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170 - Vivid Dreams from 2019-03-11T19:51:25

I’m having an incredibly annoying time spending my resting hours having stressful, vivid dreams. 😱😥 --- Support this podcast: h...

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169 - Happy Mar10 Day from 2019-03-10T22:17:47

I’m celebrating today’s Mario day with a new Switch purchase, and my daughters have a new favorite Nintendo game. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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168 - Every MCU Movie, Ranked from 2019-03-09T22:13:54

I couldn’t *not* do a complete ranking before all this gets burned to the ground in Avengers: Endgame in May. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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167 - Captain Marvel Reaction from 2019-03-08T20:50:36

I say tessarect like 30 times in this. I liked Captain Marvel a lot!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/...

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166 - Captain Marvel Preview from 2019-03-08T03:07:08

I saw Captain Marvel tonight. Full thoughts tomorrow! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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165 - I Weigh from 2019-03-07T00:39:10

What about yourself do you weigh, emotionally? Does your physical weight actually matter, if your body is healthy? Follow i_weigh on Instagram to see some incredible people. --- Support this po...

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164 - SVM meets JB Jr from 2019-03-06T00:17

I had a surreal Instagram Live experience last night and it brings together several recent Microcast topics. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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163 - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse from 2019-03-04T20:57:30

Spider-Man is very quickly becoming my favorite on-screen superhero. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/...

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162 - Bedwetting from 2019-03-03T20:57:10

Our oldest has started lying to us about wetting the bed, amongst other things. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shaw...

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161 - Skill Set from 2019-03-03T01:17:04

My job has led to me developing some pretty rad reflex skills. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/suppor...

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160 - Two Toddlers Playing LEGO Best Friends Forever from 2019-03-01T23:39:08

See title. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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159 - The Voice Season 16 from 2019-03-01T00:47:22

I loved the season premiere of The Voice this year. John Legend, man!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin...

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158 - De La Soul from 2019-02-27T20:54:05

De La Soul is getting totally screwed by their record company, and legally, there may be very little they can do about it. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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157 - Sick Day from 2019-02-26T22:07:51

I watched a lot of TV today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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156 - Toddlers 101 from 2019-02-26T01:19:29

I had a lot of ups and downs with my two toddlers today, but it was overall a good, healthy experience. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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155 - The Ron Burgandy Podcast from 2019-02-25T00:56:42

I started a new podcast today and I have a lot of questions. Regardless, I’m laughing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor....

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154 - Pest Problems from 2019-02-24T01:13:01

I’ve dealt with fleas and ants and I don’t recommend either. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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153 - Paul Meany Livecast 3 from 2019-02-23T01:18:12

Paul was joined by his friend Crispin on this week’s livestream, which was exclusively about religion. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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152 - Wasting Time from 2019-02-21T19:58:59

I had podcast recording trouble last night and there’s little I find more frustrating than wasting my own time. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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151 - Reply All from 2019-02-21T01:19:35

Anchor has failed me today, sorry for the baby episode. Listen to Reply All! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-...

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150 - Threat of Snow from 2019-02-19T22:11:10

Pennsylvania is about to get walloped by yet another snowstorm. Also, I have some more Jablinski info after finishing catching up last night. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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149 - Jablinski Gaming from 2019-02-19T00:35:06

Jack Black has a new “gaming” channel on YouTube and it’s hilarious. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/...

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148 - The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part from 2019-02-18T01:25:27

We all went to see the LEGO movie today, and it was the first time for our youngest. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm...

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147 - On Kids from 2019-02-17T01:00:03

It’s hard to catch up on anything when you have two toddlers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support...

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146 - An Interview With An Almost Five-Year-Old (About Minecraft) from 2019-02-16T00:43:20

Willow has gotten me completely obsessed with Minecraft because she loves it so completely. --- Support this podcast: https://an...

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145 - Frozen from 2019-02-14T20:38:52

The cold never bothered me, anyway. ☃️ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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144 - Tattoos from 2019-02-14T00:52:25

I have three tattoos. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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143 - Wartenberg's Syndrome from 2019-02-12T21:48:10

I finally have a diagnosis of my hand troubles and it’s a relief. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/sup...

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142 - PEN15 from 2019-02-12T01:14:47

I was ten when someone asked me if I wanted to join the PEN15 club. I fell for it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/s...

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141 - Mission Impossible: Fallout from 2019-02-10T22:36:14

The latest Mission Impossible film is my favorite, and that’s saying something. Also I’m currently obsessed with it. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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140 - Avatar: The Last Airbender from 2019-02-10T00:48:58

I’m rewatching one of my favorite shows with my daughters. We are all thoroughly enjoying the experience. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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139 - Shaft from 2019-02-08T21:38:02

I’m just talking about Shaft. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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138 - Maniac from 2019-02-07T22:48:59

It’s been a long time since I’ve watched a show that is as inscrutable as Maniac on Netflix. --- Support this podcast: https://a...

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137 - Vic Berger IV from 2019-02-06T20:47:26

One of my favorite movers and shakers on Twitter is a guy you’ve probably never heard of. But that might change soon. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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136 - Mythbusting Fallout from 2019-02-05T22:43:39

The Empire Film podcast has a terrific run of podcasts dedicated to Mission Impossible Fallout which I am currently enjoying. Also, I didn’t know Mythbusters is back on TV (kind of?) --- Support...

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135 - An Interview With An Almost Three-Year-Old (about Minecraft) from 2019-02-05T00:46:44

Violet has had a banner day. Also, she loves Minecraft. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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134 - Rooster Teeth from 2019-02-03T22:42:10

I was reminded that I’m seven seasons behind on Rooster Teeth’s excellent web series “Red vs Blue” --- Support this podcast: http...

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133 - Docs of 2018 from 2019-02-02T22:19:22

There are some excellent documentaries that the Academy Awards did not nominated this year, including “Shirkers” --- Support this podcast: Listen

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132 - Paul Meany Livecast 2 from 2019-02-02T01:18:21

I will contribute what I can to the Mutemath legacy by reporting on Paul’s live-streams. I did leave out the John Mayer story, though. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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130 - Can’t Quit Minecraft from 2019-01-30T20:03:41

I’ve been playing Minecraft again. This can only mean disaster. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/suppo...

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129 - Antivaxxers Hate the Future from 2019-01-29T14:24:54

I can’t imagine not vaccinating my kids. Mostly because it’s not about me, or even them, but the entire human population. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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128 - Door to Door Drums from 2019-01-28T21:23:39

I’ve got some time off work this week to recuperate - and bother my neighbors with basement percussion. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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127 - Squeamish from 2019-01-28T00:25:54

My wife and I are bothered by completely different things when it comes to movies and tv. --- Support this podcast: https://anch...

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126 - First Reformed from 2019-01-26T23:13:07

I loved the hell (get it?) out of Paul Schrader’s First Reformed. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/sup...

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125 - The Good Place Spoilercast Season 3 Finale from 2019-01-26T01:20:49

The final three episodes of season three of The Good Place have been a phenomenal exercise in existential storytelling. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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124 - Roma from 2019-01-25T00:55:01

If I can’t have Sorry To Bother You as an Oscar nominee, I guess I’ll “settle” for Roma. --- Support this podcast: https://ancho...

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123 - Oscar Nominations from 2019-01-24T01:02:53

I only have one movie to talk about regarding the Oscar nominations, and it’s Black Panther. --- Support this podcast: https://a...

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122 - The Adventure Time Rewatch 03 from 2019-01-20T01:16:31

I rewatched the season three episode “Fiona and Cake.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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121 - Paul Meany from 2019-01-18T02:16:51

Paul Meany has an Instagram broadcast last night that cut to my emotional core. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn...

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120 - Aches, Pains, etc from 2019-01-15T21:45:45

A new challenge has appeared in 2019: carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms! Yay! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-m...

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119 - Uncle Bobby from 2019-01-13T21:01:07

Everyone has that relative on Facebook... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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118 - Distracted by Television from 2019-01-12T19:07:29

I haven’t been podcasting because I have been very into my media consumption. I forgot to also mention: Bojack Horseman. And Hot Ones. Yeah, that show on YouTube where they eat hot wings. --- S...

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117 - An Interview With a Four-Year-Old 3 from 2019-01-09T00:41:51

Willow has a few thoughts on preschool. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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116 - Let’s Play Zelda from 2019-01-07T16:02:17

The household now contains a capture card that will enable me to record Switch games with my daughter. And it’s gonna happen. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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115 - Multi-Level Skepticism from 2019-01-07T01:38:35

I seem to know a lot of “multi-level marketers” IRL and I’m not... on board. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v...

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114 - Scars from 2019-01-06T03:14:19

Disclaimer: this is literally an episode in which I describe how I got some of the injuries that left scars on my body. You’ve been warned. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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113 - Panic! At The Disco from 2019-01-04T20:35:32

Ten years ago, one of my favorite albums *of all time* came out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/supp...

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112 - Bandersnatch from 2018-12-30T21:48:50

The new Black Mirror special was added to Netflix... I was not super thrilled. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn...

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111 - Not A Best Of 2018 Episode from 2018-12-27T20:24:07

I didn’t have much time to talk about my probable favorite film of 2018, Sorry To Both You. --- Support this podcast: https://an...

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110 - Black Christmas from 2018-12-23T21:58:04

I didn’t wrap any presents last night but I did watch Black Christmas. And it blew my mind. --- Support this podcast: https://an...

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109 - Holiday Rush from 2018-12-23T00:57:09

I don’t have any time to do anything except work, sleep and eat this time of year. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/s...

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108 - Sweet Potatoes from 2018-12-20T22:57:24

The general consumer doesn’t realize the origin of the term “yams” when it comes to sweet potatoes. 🍠 --- Support this podcast: Listen

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107 - Selfie 2: Selfies from 2018-12-19T21:23:05

It’s been about a week since I decided to make an effort to post selfies each day of the week, and I have thoughts. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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106 - Zat You, Santa Claus?! from 2018-12-19T01:26:02

I believe harder in Santa Claus than any 30-something I know. 🎅🏽 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/su...

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105 - The Adventure Time Rewatch Ep 02 from 2018-12-17T20:06:45

The Adventure Time episode “Root Beer Guy” is a standout fan favorite from season five. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor...

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105 - Children of Men from 2018-12-16T18:46:08

Children of Men has consistently remained my most recommend movie to people who ask what my favorite movie is for the last fifteen years. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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104 - Me No Sportsball from 2018-12-14T21:32:28

Not only do I not follow any sports, I can’t even pretend to have a conversation about any of them. And that’s fine with me. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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103 - Delayed Pleasure from 2018-12-13T20:12:18

I often put off watching shows and movies that I know I will adore but am also aware there is an emotional toll to pay. The other night I finally watched Moonlight and love love loved it. --- S...

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102 - Selfie from 2018-12-12T21:46:30

I never take selfies because, who needs to look at my face? But I’m challenging myself to a week of selfies... for better or worse. 📸 --- Support this podcast: Listen

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101 - Mobile Gaming from 2018-12-11T22:12:55

I love and loathe the trends that mobile gaming has introduced. I am a victim of its addicting mechanisms but also I’m having fun so...? --- Support this podcast: Listen

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100 - The Adventure Time Rewatch Ep 01 from 2018-12-11T00:56:40

I rewatched the season 10 episode “Jake the Starchild” as part of my rewatch of Adventure Time. --- Support this podcast: https:...

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99 - The Good Place Spoilercast: Janet(s) from 2018-12-09T20:15:06

The Good Place went and did it again, made another best episode ever. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin...

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98 - Avengers: Endgame from 2018-12-08T01:45:36

I rewatched Ant-Man and the Wasp after watching the Endgame trailer and I have a few thoughts. --- Support this podcast: https:/...

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97 - A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships from 2018-12-05T21:54:43

The new album by The 1975 dropped on November 30. I have several to a thousand thoughts. --- Support this podcast: https://ancho...

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96 - Turn Off The Internet from 2018-12-03T21:29:46

When I quit YouTube I bailed on most internet things in general. I’ve slowly come back but I still limit my time went scrolling endless feeds and am determined to avoid some social platforms. ---...

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95 - Christmas Movies from 2018-12-02T17:29

There’s a treasure trove of Christmas movies that I haven’t seen, let alone heard of. 🎄 --- Support this podcast: https://ancho...

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94 - Elf on the Shelf from 2018-12-01T22:24:41

A holiday tradition has begun! 🎅🏽 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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93 - Come Along With Me from 2018-12-01T01:22:59

The first episode of the Adventure Time Spoilercast and sure enough, this is my longest episode yet because I just couldn’t. stop. talking. 🤣 --- Support this podcast: Listen

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92 - An Interview About Santa from 2018-11-29T23:19:49

I talked to my two and four-year-old daughters about Santa and Christmas so far (yes I know it’s still November) --- Support this podcast: Listen

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91 - Elf from 2018-11-28T21:09:01

One of my favorite movies is Elf. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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90 - Weird Al Yankovic from 2018-11-27T19:18:25

I believe I’ve talked about Paul McCartney, Coheed and Twentyone Pilots more than enough times but somehow never mentioned a thing about Weird Al, who is probably just as important to who I am 😂 ...

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89 - Christmas Music from 2018-11-26T14:15:37

Christmas music is more than a handful of tunes written before 1960. I’m sharing a playlist I’m putting together on Spotify of modern Christmas songs! --- Support this podcast: Listen

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88 - The New and Improved Lion King from 2018-11-24T17:57:24

Why, Disney? Why? #ruinedchildhood --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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87 - The Bridge to Adventure from 2018-11-22T00:59:10

While The Good Place heads to hiatus, I plan to begin covering EW’s list of the top 30 Adventure Time episodes! --- Support this podcast: Listen

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86 - The Good Place Spoilercast: Don’t Let The Good Life Pass You By from 2018-11-18T20:07:39

I was dazzled and delighted by this weeks episode. Lots of beautifully planned shots and sequences. And a brilliant little performance by Michael McKean. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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85 - Time Crimes from 2018-11-17T16:50:35

I got a shout out on ScreenDrafts and really wanted to talk about the movie that I insisted had to be a part of the best Time Travel Movie conversation. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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84 - The Spectrum of Human Sexuality from 2018-11-16T21:06:35

I have been increasingly alarmed at the lack of understanding of some basic concepts of human sexuality, something we should maybe spend more time thinking about. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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83 - An Interview with a Four Year Old 2 from 2018-11-15T01:09:32

I talk to Willow about dinosaurs and fossils and Fionna and Dora the Explorer 😍 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shaw...

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82 - The Good Place Spoilercast: The Worst Possible Use of Free Will from 2018-11-12T12:17:30

Eleanor refuses to believe that falling in love with Chidi was her own choice. The demons from the Bad Place make it to Earth. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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81 - The Good Place Spoilercast: Fractured Inheritance from 2018-11-10T22:11:04

I watched last week’s episode, have too many political thoughts in my head, and will watch this week’s tonight to talk about tomorrow! --- Support this podcast: Listen

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80 - On Reading from 2018-11-09T21:51:37

We are teaching our four-year-old to read and I realized I don’t know the last time I read a book 😫 --- Support this podcast: ht...

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79 - Misinformation from 2018-11-08T23:09:22

I’m pretty PO’d about the state of the news media in my country. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/supp...

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78 - Christmas Music and Halloween Candy from 2018-11-01T21:10:51

Last night was Trick or Treat but my toddlers (and me) are already thinking about Christmas. --- Support this podcast: https://a...

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77 - Horror October Ends from 2018-10-31T19:49:54

I watched John Carpenter’s Christine and also listened to the newest Screen Drafts, which features a Christine discussion. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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76 - The Good Place Spoilercast: The Ballad of Donkey Doug from 2018-10-30T20:50:48

Some interesting things and some hilarious things happened in the most recent episode of The Good Place. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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75 - Amplify the Idiots from 2018-10-29T13:44:40

Tragedy made it impossible for me to find the oomph to Microcast, and that’s ok. Much Zelda was played. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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74 - Halloween Costumes from 2018-10-26T20:11:18

I recall and reminisce on some past Halloween costumes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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73 - Horror October Wrap Up from 2018-10-25T21:06:48

I watched Carpenter’s THE FOG and THEY LIVE, and also began Hulu’s series Castle Rock. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor....

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72 - Lititz from 2018-10-24T21:17:13

I am leaving my childhood town behind, perhaps for good. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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71 - Smash Mouth from 2018-10-23T23:13:24

I rediscovered an adolescent favorite album today and had a blast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/su...

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70 - An Interview With a Two-Year-Old 2 from 2018-10-22T17:30:14

Our youngest daughter is quite the conversationalist. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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69 - The Night Comes For Us from 2018-10-22T00:24:54

I watched an incredible film on a Netflix this week that made me more squeamish than any of the dozen or so horror movies I’ve watched this month. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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68 - The Good Place: Jeremy Bearimy from 2018-10-20T00:22:21

I watched the newest episode of The Good Place, the excellent Amram-scripted “Jeremy Bearimy.” --- Support this podcast: https://...

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67 - Monty Python’s Flying Circus from 2018-10-18T20:59:56

I just discovered that for the first time in years, one of the best TV programs of all time (of all time) was put back on Netflix. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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66 - Resolution and The Endless from 2018-10-17T22:10:24

I just watched two brilliant movies by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead. I have a few or maybe a hundred thoughts. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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65 - Childhood Anxieties from 2018-10-17T00:12:21

I saw my daughter have a mini meltdown tonight over something that wasn’t a big deal and I remembered doing the same as a child. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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64 - The Good Place: The Snowplow from 2018-10-15T21:16:02

I recap and react to Chapter 30 of The Good Place, The Snowplow. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/supp...

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63 - WIXQ from 2018-10-13T21:49:28

I went to my favorite radio station today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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62 - South Park’s Problem With Apu from 2018-10-12T21:03:13

South Park decided to address the Simpson’s handling (or nonhandling) of Apu very directly. --- Support this podcast: https://an...

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61 - New Music from 2018-10-11T21:19:22

I dig a little bit into new albums by Coheed and Cambria and Twenty One Pilots. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shaw...

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60 - Assault on Precinct 13 from 2018-10-11T20:03:27

I watched John Carpenter’s Assault on Precinct 13 and had a lot of fun. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-marti...

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59 - The Buffy Show from 2018-10-09T21:17:29

I am a huge fan, but for some reason have never finished Buffy the Vampire Slayer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/s...

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58 - Paranormal Activity from 2018-10-08T20:25:07

I discuss the merits of a modern horror movie franchise and specifically my favorite, Paranormal Activity 3 --- Support this podcast: Listen

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57 - An Actual Nightmare from 2018-10-08T11:29:08

I had an actual nightmare last night and remembered all the details, which almost never happens. --- Support this podcast: https...

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56 - The Good Place Spoilercast II from 2018-10-06T20:21:53

I spoil the new episode of The Good Place season three, “The Brainy Bunch.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-m...

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55 - Hang Up and Drive from 2018-10-05T22:07:35

Last night I saw a Good friend for the first time in a while, and I wanted to share her story. Check out her website at hangupanddrive.com. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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54 - Geoff Emerick from 2018-10-03T20:53:56

In loving memory of Geoff Emerick, the sound engineer of my heart. 💔 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/...

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53 - Prince of Darkness from 2018-10-02T20:34:30

I absolutely loved (and was pretty terrified of) John Carpenter’s Prince of Darkness. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.f...

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52 - Saturday Night Live Debut from 2018-10-01T17:55:57

As a lifetime fan, I have a lot of opinions on the hubbub surrounding each and every episode of SNL for the past few years. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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51 - Physical Labor from 2018-09-30T20:24:32

I detail some other jobs I had that were more brawn than brains. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/supp...

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50 - In The Mouth of Madness from 2018-09-30T01:51:39

I’m getting a head start on Horror October. This is the month of John Carpenter. 🎃 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/...

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49 - The Good Place Spoilercast from 2018-09-28T22:41:02

Time to talk about everything that happened in the first episode of season three of The Good Place! --- Support this podcast: htt...

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48 - I Need Mo’ Allowance from 2018-09-27T20:00:05

Bills suck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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47 - The Burbz from 2018-09-26T23:45:47

You can never go home again. Because there are other people there who look just like you. --- Support this podcast: https://anch...

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46 - Horror October from 2018-09-25T21:03:42

I got a head start on Horror October and watched three 60s and 70s horror/thriller films this past week. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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45 - Let’s Play Zelda from 2018-09-24T18:33:25

After watching a BotW Let’s Play all day, I am anxious to start one with my four-year-old. --- Support this podcast: https://anc...

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44 - Gordon and Me from 2018-09-23T23:40:09

Six years ago I began a relationship with Gordon Freeman. And for the six years people have hated me for it. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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43 - An Interview with a Two-Year-Old from 2018-09-23T00:30:08

I love asking my kids questions about themselves 😂 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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42 - Road Rage from 2018-09-21T21:17:27

It’s not worth the effort getting mad about moving cars around each other. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-m...

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41 - Star Wars Slowdown from 2018-09-20T21:07:55

Bob Iger said that Disney has deliberately slowed the rate of production on Star Wars movies and I think his “reason” is kind of bullshit. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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40 - The Phone Concert Experience from 2018-09-19T20:47:19

Childish Gambino asked his audience not to record his shows. I think that’s... pretty dumb. --- Support this podcast: https://an...

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39 - Dynamite from 2018-09-18T21:36:32

There have been quite a few movies I’ve obsessively watched, including but not limited to 2004’s Napoleon Dynamite. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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38 - Friends from 2018-09-16T19:28:27

I haven’t really made any new close friends in at least six or seven years, and that’s fine with me. --- Support this podcast: h...

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37 - Business Time from 2018-09-15T21:32:30

Crazy. Crazy busy. Dead. Dead tired. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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36 - Unguilty Pleasure from 2018-09-14T21:09:31

I despise the term “guilty pleasure” and the concept of hate-watching. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-marti...

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35 - Arrested Development from 2018-09-13T21:57:28

I’m conflicted about a show that used to be easily among my favorites of all-time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/s...

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34 - No Spoilies! from 2018-09-12T16:15:07

I general don’t mind what most people call “spoilers,” because the best stories are pretty much spoiler-proof. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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33 - September 11 from 2018-09-11T21:03:38

I was 16 when the events of September 11, 2001 occurred. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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32 - McCartney from 2018-09-10T14:56:48

I’ve been catching up on Paul’s media onslaught and it got me pretty excited. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-...

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31 - The Drums from 2018-09-09T16:52:29

Once I discovered I was a drummer, everything else just fell in place. 🥁 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-mar...

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30 - Middle School from 2018-09-08T21:31:54

I started getting a real handle on who I was when I was in middle school. A continuation of yesterday’s episode. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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29 - Preschool from 2018-09-07T20:41:14

Today was my daughters’ first day of preschool 😭 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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28 - Best Picture from 2018-09-06T21:10:22

I go on a bit of a rant about the Academy Awards and also find myself talking about John Carpenter’s “Starman” --- Support this podcast: Listen

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27 - Searching from 2018-09-05T20:04

I love love LOVED the new movie SEARCHING starring John Cho. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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26 - The MEG from 2018-09-04T11:30:14

I was pleasantly surprised by the new Jason Statham movie THE MEG --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/supp...

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25 - Notification Overload from 2018-09-03T15:04:16

I have some thoughts on 24/7 digital connectivity. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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24 - Supermarket Superhero from 2018-09-02T21:17:53

Picking berries as a preteen began a journey that ended with my career in fresh produce. --- Support this podcast: https://ancho...

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23 - Prejudice from 2018-09-01T21:35:42

I definitely have one consistent prejudice that I have trouble shaking because of childhood bullies. --- Support this podcast: h...

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22 - The Good Place from 2018-08-31T20:29:54

Season 3 of NBC’s The Good Place will start at the end of September. It’s my FAVORTE show and I will be Microcasting the whole season as it airs! --- Support this podcast: Listen

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21 - MAH WIFE from 2018-08-29T20:56:21

My wife has been streaming on Twitch for a few months now, and tomorrow is her birthday! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor...

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20 - Louie from 2018-08-28T21:14:16

I could go the rest of my life without hearing about Louis CK set, and he used to be my favorite comedian. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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19 - Bad Religion from 2018-08-27T11:28:46

Facebook and religion, the perfect marriage of society and control --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/su...

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18 - At The Park from 2018-08-26T19:25:52

LOUD SOUND WARNING turn down your volume for this one folks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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17 - Tacos from 2018-08-25T21:29:08

Shawn has a craving. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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16 - Birthday from 2018-08-24T11:13:26

Today is Shawn’s birthday but he doesn’t want anyone to know. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support...

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15 - Five Iron Frenzy from 2018-08-23T21:41:40

Shawn explains how Five Iron Frenzy was left out of yesterday’s podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-mar...

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14 - Hybrid Theory from 2018-08-22T20:22:20

Shawn recalls how music helped him survive adolescence. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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13 - Podcast Recommendations from 2018-08-21T23:37:31

Shawn recommends some favorite podcasts that keep him busy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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12 - Driving Out of the Bubble from 2018-08-20T19:17:22

Shawn takes a drive in the country. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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11 - Breath of the Wild from 2018-08-19T21:53:36

I’ve pretty much only played one video game for the last six months. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/...

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10 - DEATH from 2018-08-18T20:26:23

Sorry to bring everyone down for a minute, but... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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9 - First World Problems from 2018-08-16T20:32:44

“Problem” is a relative term... for everyone. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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8 - MoviePass 2: Electric Boogaloo from 2018-08-15T18:07:32

I’m either seeing Crazy Rich Asians or The Meg tonight. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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7 - The 1975 from 2018-08-14T21:33:49

Shawn talks a bit about one of his most recent favorite bands, The 1975, and their upcoming double album release. --- Support this podcast: Listen

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6 - Star Trek: The Next Generation from 2018-08-13T13:27:46

Shawn boldly goes where literally everyone has gone before. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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5 - On Exceptions from 2018-08-12T20:00:05

Shawn missed a day already on his “daily” podcast, but he says it’s ok. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-mart...

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4 - Interview of a Four Year Old from 2018-08-10T17:57:11

Daddy asks oldest daughter a few questions about herself. Surprisingly cogent responses! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor...

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3 - Eighth Grade from 2018-08-09T17:36:35

Shawn relates Bo Burnham’s Eighth Grade to a Radiohead concert he saw with his wife last week. --- Support this podcast: https:/...

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2 - The Parenting from 2018-08-08T14:15:27

Shawn explains a past failed podcast and his take on parenting improv. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-marti...

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1 - To The Movies from 2018-08-07T11:52:48

SVM surrenders to the value of MoviePass and questions whether cell phones in the theater are really “the problem.” --- Support this podcast: Listen

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0 - The Premise from 2018-08-06T11:19:59

SVM announces The Microcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawn-v-martin/support

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