Small Beans

Small Beans

Small Beans Podcasting is a place for beans of every sort to come bean it up. Free your soul, eh? Be a frijole.

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October 31, 2026 • 63 mins
This episode is brought to you by the Pick the Flick tier on our patreon. So, everyone, thank Attension for paying for the episode! Thanks, Attension! The film is Stalker (1979), famous Russian sci-fi film directed by Andrei Tarkovsky. It features several men making a pilgrimage to a supernatural zone that gives you your greatest desire. I can speak for all the Small Beans and say that if it was your greatest desire, it’d pr...
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Adam and Abe continue their Christopher Nolan watch-through. We’re not going chronologically: we’ve devised a complex system of time to manipulate your emotions. So now we’re going back to 2000: to the tale of a man who uses neat clues to murder indiscriminately. Features: Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Support Small Beans and acce...
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October 24, 2026 • 60 mins
Michael and Abe discuss the 2004 film starring Johnny Depp at the height of his fame! Nope! Not the pirate one, unless you consider director David Koepp’s theft of John Turturro’s performance from O Brother Where Art Thou? a form of high sea pillaging. Burn, Koepp! Suck it, Koepp! Small Beans forever! Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeep...
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In a similar vein to our guest’s new book, out now (There Are No Giant Crabs in This Novel: A Novel of Giant Crabs), Jason Pargin joins the boys to discuss the 2026 comedy-horror film Over Your Dead Body. Written by friends of the pod, Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher. The boys talk about sketch comedy, comedy trends in movies, and how proud they are of their peers. Features: Jason Pargin: https://www.amazon.com/There-Giant-...
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October 13, 2026 • 64 mins
This episode is brought to you by the Pick the Flick tier on our patreon. So, everyone, thank Wildfires Now Support This Podcast for paying for the episode! Thanks Wildfires! This film, directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi (Drive My Car, 2021), looks at a fictional rural village in Japan, as it’s attempted to be gentrified, and the locals that are reluctant to open their livelihood to city residents. Features: Michael Swaim: http...
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October 3, 2026 • 88 mins
Adam and Abe have officially started their Christopher Nolan watch-through. We’re not going chronologically: we’ve devised a complex system of time to manipulate your emotions. So now we’re going back to 2020: to the tale of a man who stops another man who is trying to end the world with reverse. Features: Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.so...
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September 29, 2026 • 64 mins
The hosts discuss formative (for them) 2001’s parody of summer camp teen films, Wet Hot American Summer. The conversation discusses the performance and comedy stylings of the team behind the film, the comedy-generational impact of the success of the film, and sucking your own dick. Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Sm...
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September 19, 2026 • 69 mins
Michael and Abe discuss the 1995 TV miniseries about interdimensional meatballs cracklin’ their way through liminal time spaces. It’s well known for not being the best adaptation of Stephen King’s works. But maybe… just maybe… the boys rank it at the top of the list! Let’s see! Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abe...
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September 15, 2026 • 71 mins
Adam and Abe have officially started their Christopher Nolan watch-through. We’re not going chronologically: we’ve devised a complex system of time to manipulate your emotions. So now we’re going back to 2006: to the tale of two scumbag magicians who try to one up each other with neat tricks. Features: Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social...
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Director/Writer/Rapper Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You, I'm a Virgo, I Love Boosters) graciously lets Michael pick his brain for an hour about his latest film, working methods, and motivations writ large. A very special Frame Rate too good to paywall. Enjoy this conversation with one of our favorite auteurs working right now! Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Support Small Beans and acces...
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September 8, 2026 • 70 mins
This episode is brought to you by the Pick the Flick tier on our patreon. So, everyone, thank Wildfires Now Support This Podcast for paying for the episode! Thanks Wildfires! If you recall, we covered 2022’s Influencer a month ago. This is the squeak-quel! What new horrors await our socially literate and pretty friends? It’s probably not going to go well for them. But damn, those deaths rack up those impressions. Feat...
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Our limited series with co-hosts Abe Epperson and David Bell digs deep into the internet meme of the “dad movie.” We can all probably name a dad movie, but can we isolate the tropes that really make this a bona fide film genre? Let’s find out! Features: Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social David Bell: https://bsky.app/profile/moviehooligan.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additiona...
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Bridgett and Sarah continue their travel through the classic Zemeckis trilogy. Let’s see what the hosts think of this installment! Great Scott! Features: Other Bridgett and Sarah podcasts: https://www.instagram.com/bspodcasting/ Bridgett Greenberg: https://www.instagram.com/bridgett_greenberg Sarah Griffith: https://www.instagram.com/sarahgriffith/ Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/S...
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This episode concludes our coverage of the 8 episode run of season 1’s It: Welcome to Derry (2025). This episode covers the seventh and eighth episodes of the show along with our thoughts on season 1 overall! Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans...
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This episode is brought to you by the Pick the Flick tier on our patreon. So, everyone, thank Wildfires Now Support This Podcast for paying for the episode! Thanks Wildfires! Michael and Abe sit down with Dave Bell to discuss the 2022 Shutter horror film that features a woman preying on internet influencers in Thailand. The three boys discuss the execution, themes, and overall message of the film. Like and subscribe! Features: Da...
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August 11, 2026 • 58 mins
This episode is brought to you by the Pick the Flick tier on our patreon. So, everyone, thank askingseven for making this episode! Thanks a7! Michael and Abe talk about the most successful baseball film to date: A League of Their Own (1992). The boys talk about the power of structure, ensemble cast, small victories, and how the Hollywood film tackles trauma. It’s a real solid bean pick. Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky...
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July 29, 2026 • 61 mins
Michael and Abe discuss the 2026 Sam Raimi film Send Help featuring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien. They talk about their love of Raimi through the ages, the impressive and hilarious performances by the leads, and if the film ends up delivering yet another banger. Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and acc...
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July 28, 2026 • 78 mins
Adam and Abe talk about Christopher Nolan’s new film, The Odyssey. Who’s this Nolan guy? Is he any good? Also, should we do a short limited series on his films? We’re thinking about replacing See You Space Podboys with something. Hit us up in the comments. Features: Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Add...
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We will be covering the 8 episode run of season 1’s It: Welcome to Derry (2025). This episode covers the fourth, fifth, and sixth of the season one run. Let’s find out if this clown show is any good! Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Ch...
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This episode is brought to you by the Pick the Flick tier on our patreon. So, everyone, thank askingseven for paying for the episode! Thanks a7! Michael and Abe sit down with Sarah Griffith to talk about the 1993 film about boyhood and baseball. Enjoy this discussion of movie propaganda and the hosts’ discussion of who has defeated more dogs. Features: Sarah Griffith: https://www.instagram.com/sarahgriffith/ Michael Swaim: ...
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