You Are My Density

40 Episodes
Cinnamon Toast AKA You Should See the Other Guy
#107
Today at 11:00 AM

Some bad British accents, a high class boxing match, a fight with a fridge, remembering Ricky, a paranormal play, choose your own adventure, another Road Games, a wonderful Walken, and our impending doom. Stuff mentioned: Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford (September 13, 2025), Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton (May 2, 2009), Paranormal Activity (November 7-December 7, 2025, Ahmanson Theatre), Paranormal Activity (2007), The Blair Witch Project (1999), Road Games (1981), Psycho II (1983), Road Games (2016), Re-Animator (1985), From Beyond (1986), Chopping Mall (1986), AKA Charlie (2025), The Dead Zone (1983), and Stephen King The Dead Zone (1983), 


Take It or Leave It
#106
09/09/2025

Inspiration on the stereo, Paul Newman had a terrible singing voice, some shit talking, the disappearing man, an old slasher worth watching, a new slasher not worth watching, a guaranteed best seller, and waiting on an ending. Stuff mentioned: Fountains of Wayne "Mexican Wine" (2003), "Get High on Yourself" (1981 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5xBwOSVYfg), Popeye (1980), Popeye Village Malta (https://popeyemalta.com), Apocalypse Now (1979), The Godfather (1972), The Shining (1980), Cherry Falls (1999), Clueless (1995), What Happened, Brittany Murphy? (2021), Die'ced Reloaded (2025), Die'ced (2023), Terrifier (2016), Terrifier 2 (2022), and Terrifier 3 (2024).


My Special Porpoise AKA Amateur Hour
#105
09/02/2025

The repellent Robert F. Kennedy Jr., my proven theory, a discussion about testosterone, everything you always wanted to know about hematocrit (but were afraid to ask), a purposeful life, losing translation, a crack cinematographer, a dark blackout, a few horror anthologies, yet another horror sequel, Shakespeare and soccer, a troubled talent, and some thoughts on Los Angeles.  Stuff mentioned: Us (2019), American Idol (2002-present), The Jerk (1979), The Sixth Sense (1999), Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), The Silence of the Lambs (1999), Melvin and Howard (1980), Last Embrace (1979), Married to the Mob (1987), Something Wild (1986), Blackout (1985), Jagged Edge (1985), Shattered (1991), Cat's Eye (1985), Airplane (1980), Dune (1984), Dune (2021), Dune: Part Two (2024), T...


Killer Shrimp AKA Bedtime for Gonzo AKA Death of a Red Sauce Restaurant
#104
08/26/2025

Crossroad City, losing the balance, a haunted Hunter, some recent news, a radioactive Red Lobster, a recipe from Sammy, a first class Stamp (these jokes can just write themselves sometimes, right?), a couple of driven yet destructive directors, book talk, a slow burn strange little new thriller, and wrapping it up with a little Elliott Smith. Stuff Mentioned: Late Night With David Letterman (November 19, 1987 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcf-u2LdjiI), Dan Tana's (9071 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069), Superman II (1981), Billy Budd (1962), Teorema (1968), Blonde Redhead "Pier Paolo" (1997), Blonde Redhead Fake Can Be Just as Good (1997), The Adventures of...


Lawrencium
#103
08/19/2025

Getting my mom out of the woods, an underwhelming welcoming, how to spot a terrible person, a Liam Neeson movie to avoid at all costs, brief thoughts on The Naked Gun, Seth MacFarlane sucks, the truly evil concept of honor killings, killer chocolates, and a compelling ending quote. Stuff mentioned: Ice Road: Vengeance (2025), The Ice Road (2021), The Naked Gun (2025), Dante Alighieri Divine Comedy (1321), and Sebastian Langdell "A Medievalist Hits the Gym" (The New York Times, July 7, 2025 https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/opinion/death-suicide-weight-lifting.html).


Garbage Day
#102
08/12/2025

My mom and marmite, Andy Griffith wants to destroy the world, pregnant pausing, more man on the street wisdom, I don't know shit about binders, a punk band you have to check out, a passable movie scene, a pretty great new thriller, and I've got a secret. Stuff mentioned: Spy Hard (1996), In Living Color "Ice Ice Baby" (February 10, 1991 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdtKBe7sM48), They Call Me Mister Tibbs (1970), Spaceballs (1987), Weapons (2025), Barbarian (2020), Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), and Long Legs (2024).


Manifest Density
#101
08/05/2025

Paging Rick Deckard, the return (sort of) of Frank Drebin, Liam in love, the legacy of Leslie Nielsen, the one of a kind Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the pleasures of Retribution, my cat is missing, and an ending featuring Danny Aiello, Jack Nicholson, and John Wayne. Stuff mentioned: Blade Runner (1982), The Naked Gun (2025), The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988), Baywatch (1989-2001), Leslie Nielsen Fart Interview (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGuHDdSImFQ), Cloud (2025), Pulse (2001), Cure (1997), Creepy (2016), Retribution (2006), and Rhonda Byrne The Secret (2006).


I'm Begging You, No More Animals
#100
07/29/2025

Centennial fever, chewing and sleeping, birthday greetings, a Joan Rivers curiosity, an all too human Hulk, cursed sitcoms, a trumpeter that made us feel good, a farewell to Ozzy, a flight worth taking, and getting young with Jung. Stuff mentioned: Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Monkey (2025), Psycho (1960), Rabbit Test (1978), What's Opera, Doc? (1957), They Live (1988), Rocky III (1982), Wrestlemania III (March 29, 1987), Hogan Knows Best (2005-2007), The Cosby Show (1984-1992), Family Ties (1982-1989), Diff'rent Strokes (1978-1986), Chuck Mangione "Feels So Good" (1977), The Osbournes (2002-2005), Fight or Flight (2025), and Bullet Train (2022).


Dye Job
#99
07/22/2025

Some eagerly awaited boxing updates, it's game over for Pacman, the pleasures of Jason Statham, a safe Harbour, going gray, a clothes dryer query, a pretty good Beetlejuice impression, and the perils of movie previews. Stuff mentioned: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois (July 19, 2025), Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios (July 19, 2025), Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels (1998), Swept Away (1974), Swept Away (2002), A Working Man (2025), Stranger Things (2016-2025), Hellboy (2019), Violent Night (2022) Dominic Lewis "Santa Claus Has Had Enough of Christmas" (2022), and Beetlejuice (1988).


One More Thing
#98
07/15/2025

Mathletics is gaining steam, the legendary Lee Iacocca, a strange little Michael Madsen film with a great cast, the passing of two political titans, some Falk talk, an unfortunately named new supplement I'm taking, remembering Hervé Villechaize, an arthouse classic sci-fi film from the 1970s, and David Bowie can't stop singing. Stuff mentioned: Sixteen Candles (1984), The Godfather (1972), Novocaine (2025), The Winner (1997), The In-Laws (1979), Fantasy Island (1977-1984), The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976), David Bowie "Ashes to Ashes" (1980), David Bowie Scary Monsters [and Super Creeps] (1980), David Bowie "Space Oddity" (1969), and David Bowie David Bowie (1969).


Stuck in the Middle With You
#97
07/08/2025

Flying adventures, peer pressure, a farewell to Michael Madsen, the new sport that is sweeping the nation, George C. Scott has a headache, a director I despise, a movie about a killer date, another solid horror movie from Osgood Perkins, the search continues, and closing the door. Stuff mentioned: Twelve Angry Men (1957), Kris Kristofferson "The Pilgrim - Chapter 33" (1971), Taxi Driver (1976), Reservoir Dogs (1992), Kill Me Again (1989), Caught Stealing (2025), Elvis (2022), Pi (1998), The Whale (2022), Drop (2025), The Monkey (2025), Longlegs (2024), Stephen King The Monkey (1980), and The Box (2009).


This is Not An Episode: Part 2
#96
07/01/2025

Taking a week off from the podcast, I'm sure you are devastated


Amazon Women on the Moon
#95
06/24/2025

Raging at aging, bouncing a reference check, movie jail, a Montgomery Clift tale, the death of a rebel, more marijuana inspired movie moments, some thoughts on the homeless, and a repulsive creature from the Amazon. Stuff mentioned: A Minecraft Movie (2025), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Raintree County (1957), Murder, My Sweet (1944), The Caine Mutiny (1954), A Place in the Sun (1951), Theodore Dreiser An American Tragedy (1925), The Misfits (1961), Judgment at Nuremberg (1961), Reflections in a Golden Eye (1967), Patricia Bosworth Montgomery Clift: A Biography (1978), Novocaine (2025), and Dumb and Dumber (1994).


Surf's Up
#94
06/17/2025

Still feeling no pain, rushing to my grave, the allure of the steakhouse, McNally's rules, 2020 wrapped, a memory from county, the passing of a pop music legend, mushroom humor, some random quotes I came across, and people needing people. Stuff mentioned: Novocaine (2025), Lawry's The Prime Rib (100 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211), Keith McNally I Regret Almost Everything (2025), The Odeon (145 W Broadway, New York, NY 10013), Balthazar (80 Spring St, New York, NY 10012), Minetta Tavern (113 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012), Jay McInerney Bright Lights, Big City (1984), Bright Lights, Big City (1988), The Kinks "Better Things" (1981), The Kinks Give the People What They...


Don't Go Near The Water
#93
06/10/2025

A little performance art, a couple of classic Los Angeles locations, happy birthday to my mom, a unforgettable glowing suitcase, a classic Los Angeles evangelist, our imperfect memories, a Matthew Perry moment, one (and I mean one) moment of insight from Trump, a mea culpa to Jai Courtney, Paul Dano still sucks, and c'mon and join our convoy. Stuff mentioned: Nadya Tolokonnikova POLICE STATE (WAREHOUSE at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, 152 N Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 https://www.moca.org/program/nadya-tolokonnikova-police-state), Bradbury Building (304 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013), Double Indemnity (1945), Chinatown (1974), Wolf (1994), Blade Runner (1982), Newhart (1982-1990), Angels Flight...


Tom Cruise Has Bad Breath
#92
06/03/2025

Slow motion movie watching, another visit from Beavis and Butthead, dancing in the living room, Dr. Sammy Davis Jr., things on my chest, George C. Scott as record label executive, Ishtar and herbs, the Michelob mystery, some legendarily bad boxing nicknames, a worthy documentary on Netflix, Tom Cruise goes on a date, Jack Nicholson has a drink or two, and the necessity of suspending disbelief. Stuff mentioned: Novocaine (2025), The 5th Dimension "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In" (1967), Hair (1967), Ishtar (1987), Stand by Me (1986), The Goonies (1986), Don King: Only in America (1997), and American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden (2025).


Going Viral
#91
05/27/2025

Sick of being sick, a satisfying sequel, saying farewell to a horror legend, a listener challenge, my love affair with newspapers, stirring my fancy, thoughts on Pavements, a terrible Q&A, raising a glass to George Wendt, a jaw-dropping quote from Jung, and you don't mess with the Zbig. Stuff mentioned: Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025), Candyman (1992), Pavements (2025), Landmark Nuart Theatre (11272 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025), Cinefile Video (11280 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025), Cape Fear (1991), Cheers (1982-1993), James Poniewozik "Everybody Knew His Name: 'Norm!'" (The New York Times, May 20, 2025 https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/20/arts/television/george-wendt-norm-cheers.html), VFW (2019), Edward...


It's the Hard Knock Life
#90
05/20/2025

A long path to finishing The Shortcut, Spotify the enemy, the magic of Nick Nolte's voice, a farewell to Joe Don Baker, more Frank Sinatra, baking and flying, a dissection of of Bill Belichick, a personal prohibition, thoughts on Fugazi, walking a straight edge, and waiting for tomorrow with Shane MacGowan. Stuff mentioned: The Shortcut (2009), Walking Tall (1973), The Outfit (1973), Cape Fear (1991), Michael Jackson "We Are The World" (2004), E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Fugazi "Waiting Room" (1988), Fugazi 7 Songs (1988), Minor Threat "Straight Edge" (1981), and Annie "Tomorrow" (1977).


I've Lost Track, Do We Count Peter Parker?
#89
05/13/2025

A message from Satan, Lestat in Los Angeles, a baked Bourdain, buying gifts for my mom, a bunch of goofy quotes and scenes I made up, another assault on Frank Sinatra, a pretty fucking good Matthew McConaughey voice, an interesting new band from New York, more mouthguard dipshittery, and scenes from an Italian restaurant. Stuff mentioned: Arthur Miller Death of a Salesman (1949), Salesman (1969), Pavements (2025), The Shortcut (2009), Hellgirl (https://hellgirl.bandcamp.com/album/hellworld), Hellgirl Hellworld (2025), Hellgirl "Spoilers" (2025), and Christie Brinkley Uptown Girl: A Memoir (2025).


An EP for Thee (Bonus Episode #2)
#88
05/11/2025

The world premiere that no one wanted: the Marc D EP entitled "Marc with a C". Listen at your own risk.  Stuff mentioned: Marc D Marc with a C (2025), Liza with a Z (1972), Marc D "Wanda" (2025), Marc D "Wait for the Plan" (2025), Marc D "Falling" (2025), Marc D "On and On" (2025), Marc D "Cloud" (2025), Marc D "Fun" (2025), Marc D "Diamond Rings" (2025), and Marc D "Lost in the End" (2025).


Dave Casper
#87
05/06/2025

Sending messages to myself, modern day life encapsulated in one text, toilet paper trauma, a little Latin for you, a stand up doctor, one of the best actor names ever, being nice to one another, an epic song I came across, a classic Los Angeles weekend, an arty but gripping new horror movie, Los Angeles as Gatsby, googling yourself can be dangerous, unsuccessfully playing the lawyer card, a full of shit realtor, punching a ceiling, swearing can be healthy, forgetting about it, and a smoking pope. Stuff mentioned: Annie Hall (1977), Unwound "Lady Elect" (1996), The Legend of the Lone Ranger (1983), Bill...


You've Been 86'd
#86
04/29/2025

Being sick sucks, the satanic potato bug, changing a stale routine, liquor lessons, moving on up, fear and loathing in Ashburn, John McClane and Rick Blaine, a pretty nifty new action movie, one of the worst things I've ever come up with while stoned, another sad suicide, and a kind of shitty song. Stuff mentioned: Gay Talese "Frank Sinatra Has a Cold" (Esquire Magazine, April 1966 https://web.archive.org/web/20230131114645/https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a638/frank-sinatra-has-a-cold-gay-talese), Go West "King of Wishful Thinking" (1990), Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), Lethal Weapon (1987), The Jeffersons (1975-1985), Janet DuBois "The Jeffersons (Movin' on Up)" (1974), Apocalypse...


Another One of Those Weeks
#85
04/22/2025

High anxiety, some wisdom from Kris Kringle, keeping things cool, suicide kills, a little tribute to Nicky Katt, missing Adrienne Shelly, and getting my shit together. Stuff mentioned: Laura Branigan "Gloria" (1982), Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970), Maury Laws & Jules Bass "Put One Foot in Front of the Other" (1970), Gloria Gaynor "I Will Survive" (1978), Dazed and Confused (1993), The Limey (1999), Andy Warhol's Frankenstein (1974), Andy Warhol's Dracula (1974), Insomnia (2002), Trust (1990), Simple Men (1992), Waitress (2007), Boston Legal (2004-2008), and Lynn Smith "NIcky Katt, a Go-To Guy With a Can-Do Attitude" (Los Angeles Times, August 1, 2002 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-aug-01-wk-smith1-story.html).


Insert Title Here
#84
04/15/2025

More Val Kilmer, a little Jack Black, nightmarish neighbors, a premonition of a Final Destination sequel, a totally great documentary about aspiring actors in Hollywood, a subpar Wolfman, a Jack Nicholson scene, an Al Pacino scene, and life as an exposed nerve. Stuff mentioned : Tenacious D "To Be the Best" (2012) Tenacious D "To Be the Best" Music Video (2012 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nai7w1frB1E), Cape Fear (1991), The White Lotus (2021-present), Final Destination (2000), Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025), FInal Destination 3 (2006), The Final Destination (2009), Camp Hollywood (2004), Highland Gardens Hotel (7047 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028), Jon Levine "Nobody" (2009), Wolfman (2025), The Invisible...


Iceman
#83
04/08/2025

Another visit from Beavis and Butthead, another mention of The Muffs, Memento mori, reflections on Val Kilmer, more Vincent D'Onofrio, musings on apartment life, some hit and miss movie quotes, Ed McMahon, and thoughts on art. Stuff mentioned: The Muffs "Outer Space" (1997), The Muffs Happy Birthday to Me (1997), Memento (2000), Top Secret! (1984), Airplane! (1980), Real Genius (1985), Napoleon Dynamite (2004), Cinema Twain (2017), The Murders in the Rue Morgue (1986), Kill Me Again (1989), Willow (1988), Heat (1995), Heat (1986), The Salton Sea (2002), Spartan (2004), Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005), The Big Lebowski (1998), and Alissa Wilkinson "'Secret Mall Apartment' and The Blurred Line Between Life and Art" (The New York Times, March 28,2025...


On the Road Again
#82
04/01/2025

Yet another correction, a Bee Gees attempt, missing my mom, the satisfaction of innocent flirting, a new thriller that has a crash landing, a companion worth hanging out with, and some bad jokes. Stuff mentioned: Bee Gees "Tragedy" (1979), Bee Gees Staying Alive (1979) Bee Gees "Gilbert Green" (1967), Bees Gees Bee Gees 1st (1967), The Addams Family (1964-1966), Flight Risk (2025), Downton Abbey (2010-2015), Companion (2025), Novocaine (2025), Heretic (2024), Yellowjackets (2001-present), and Strange Darling (2023).


A New Leaf
#81
03/25/2025

Judging me, life beats you up, apartment adventures, some cardinal rules of living in Los Angeles, pillow talk, the life and death of George Foreman, the troubled Tommy Morrison, nicotine you bastard, alcohol you bastard, fucking up Joseph Wambaugh's name (sorry Joseph), the grizzled James Garner, the sad tale of Margot Kidder, and the plot thickens. Stuff mentioned: Judgment at Nuremberg (1961), Pavement Slanted and Enchanted (1992), Billy Joel "I Go to Extremes" (1989), George Foreman vs. Michael Moorer (November 4, 1994), George Foreman vs. Tommy Morrison (June 7, 1993), Rocky V (1990), Airplane (1980), Joseph Wambaugh The Glitter Dome (1981), The Glitter Dome (1984), The Rockford Files (1974-1980), Superman: The...


Double Nickels on the Dime
#80
03/18/2025

Oh Canada, the tryanny of vitamins, some wisdom and lunacy from William S. Burroughs, a Tell tale, living like Liam Neeson, living like Jerry Lewis, living like Albert Brooks, the madness of calling my mom, staying true to yourself, let's count to a billion, a fun big courtroom movie, seeing John Cusack high, a dumb enjoyable new werewolf movie, Jaime King checking me out, a convoluted documentary about Charles Manson, my personal Manson moment, and a visitor from Zurich. Stuff mentioned: John Adams (2008), William S. Burroughs Junky (1953), Hanya Yanagihara "When Life Becomes a Performance" (The New York Times Magazine, December 4, 2024...


A Fond Farewell
#79
03/11/2025

Another going away dinner, Los Angeles here I come, a catchy rubella, some wisdom from Boris Becker, and needing you around. Stuff mentioned: Smoking Popes "Rubella" (1994), Smoking Popes "Need You Around" (1994), Smoking Popes Born to Quit (1994), and Clueless (1995).


It's All in the Reflexes
#78
03/04/2025

Another apartment hunt, Hackman the man, a great singer, be yourself, a legendary Eddie Murphy skit, gem lettuce is addictive, yet another Jack Nicholson style quote, a possibly bad joke, a spooky new Soderbergh ghost story, don't ask me what my favorite movie is, can't you read the sign, a truly bad photo, and some truth from the psych hospital. Stuff mentioned: Weird Science (1985), Night Games (1975), Superman: The Movie (1978), Spider-Man (2002), Batman (1989), Logan (2017), Roberta Flack "The FIrst Time Ever I Saw Your Face" (1969), Play MIsty for Me (1971), Roberta Flack "Killing Me Softly With His Song" (1973), Al B. Sure! "Killing Me Softly" (1988...


I Was Cured All Right
#77
02/25/2025

Here I go again, Bivol the magnificent, reading the signs, the tragedy of the five seasons, viddy well little brother, beer is overrated, a new drug on the horizon, an epic dig from Johnny Carson, I'm big in Paris, the rhythm method, the genius of Michel Legrand, the amazing Agnes Varda, a goofy ass yet enjoyable Pierce Brosnan curio, it's all about the traction, more made up quotes, and some wisdom from George Carlin. Stuff mentioned: Whitesnake "Here I Go Again" (1982), Dmitry Bivol vs. Artur Beterviev II (February 22, 2025), Derek and the Dominos "Bell Bottom Blues" (1970), Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956...


Stress Case
#76
02/18/2025

Yet another move on the horizon, being a good sport, pressure buildup, MTV memories, a classic movie moment, a witchcraft connection, another band name, an OK new movie on Apple TV, high concepts, and another Elvis. Stuff mentioned: David Bowie and Queen "Under Pressure" (1981), Timbuk 3 "The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades" (1986), The Buggles "Video Killed the Radio Star" (1980), The Godfather (1972), Witchcraft (1988), Witchcraft II: The Temptress (1989), The Gorge (2025), Sinister (2012), The Black Phone (2021), The Black Phone 2 (2025), Die Hard (1988), Jurassic Park (1993), Snakes on a Plane (2006), Elvis Costello and the Attractions "Riot Act" (1980), and Elvis Costello and the Attractions Get Happy (1980).


Reference Check
#75
02/11/2025

Bloody liars, plastic brains, a plastic hero, interview jitters, a questionable karaoke choice, the rainbow connection, a great song by Buddy Greco, more idiots at the grocery store, some more made up dialogue, a ridiculously fun science fiction movie, a solid old fashioned new crime thriller, figure out what you like and go with it, and trying to keep things light in the darkness. Stuff mentioned: DC Comics Plastic Man (1966-present), The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show (1979), Eminem "Lose Yourself" (2002), Hamilton "My Shot" (2015), Hamilton (2015), Guns N' Roses "November Rain" (1991), Judy Garland "Over the Rainbow" (1939), The Wizard of Oz (1939), Under the...


Blood Orange
#74
02/04/2025

On the Main Street interviews, more Jack Nicholson style quotes, alert and disoriented, there's an art to bullshitting, grocery store idiots, another night guard bites the dust, pandas and politics, here we are edutain us, another new entertaining horror film, a new documentary on the O.J. Simpson investigation, some thoughts on the evidence, the glove did fit, the tragedy of Ronald Goldman, and a great song from 1994. Stuff mentioned: Dumb and Dumber (1994), Gipsy Kings "Bamboléo" (1987), Megalopolis (2024), Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Giant Panda Cam (https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams/panda-cam), Bone Face (2025), Bloody Axe Wound (2024), Cold C...


There's Something Fishy Going On
#73
01/28/2025

The fix may be in, rolling with the punches, an unmissable upcoming boxing match, the elegance of Roger Federer, a talented and troubled writer, addiction runs in my family, a kind of enjoyable new horror movie, aging sucks, swordfish stories, a couple of Los Angeles bands, a long overdue mention of an indie rock hero, and some thoughts on the state of the world. Stuff mentioned: Heatmiser "The Fix is In" (1996), Heatmiser Mic City Sons (1996), Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman (October 30, 1974), Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol I (October 12, 2024), Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol II (February 22, 2025), David Foster Wallace "Roger Federer...


Pale Writer
#72
01/21/2025

I'm not very tan, vampires and George Hamilton, not all horoscopes are correct, the legendary David Lynch, don't smoke, more Jack Nicholson scenes, Anaheim is not Los Angeles, and to live and die in LA. Stuff mentioned: Nosferatu (2024), It (2017), Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922), Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979), The Witch (2015), The Lighthouse (2019), Love at First Bite (1979), Zorro, The Gay Blade (1981), Blue Velvet (1986), Wild at Heart (1990), The Wizard of Oz (1939), Lost Highway (1997), Mulholland Drive (2001), Twin Peaks (1990-1991), Sometimes They Come Back (1991), Stephen King Sometimes They Come Back (1974), Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), and David L. Ulin Sidewalking: Coming to Terms with Los Angeles (2015).


Backdraft
#71
01/14/2025

The fire this time in Los Angeles, another George C. Scott moment, a classic somewhat insane Hollywood movie, another horoscope that hits me, a possible glimpse of my future self, thoughts on psychics, a couple new documentaries, leaving the house for the last time, and there's no place like home sweet home. Stuff mentioned: The Day of the Locust (1975), The Great Gatsby (1974), Look Into My Eyes (2024), Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever (2024), Mötley Crüe "Home Sweet Home" (1985), Mötley Crüe "Theatre of Pain" (1985), and The Wizard of Oz (1939).


Sleep No More
#70
01/07/2025

The side effects of being tired, sleepover scares, more made-up scenes, please stop Kars4Kids, a nice holiday story, don't share music in North Korea, a movie I will pass on, I say nay on Chalamet, a bunch of Wilburys, a stupid but great Christmas movie, some thoughts on suicide, and some inspiration from George C. Scott. Stuff mentioned: William Shakespeare The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark (1599-1603?), Kars4Kids Commercial (2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F94DBBJjzko), Holly Peterson "The Closely Guarded Secrets of Manhattan Doormen" (The Wall Street Journal, December 13, 2024 https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/the-closely-guarded-secrets-of-manhattan-doormen-49...


Wrap It Up
#69
12/31/2024

Sick of being sick, beam me up, Smile 2 sucks, near death isn't death, a change is maybe gonna come, a weird listener question, some enema talk, constipation in the Old West, and a great musician. Stuff mentioned: Double Indemnity (1973), Smile 2 (2024), Jonny Polonsky Hi My Name is Jonny (1996), Jonny Polonsky "Half Mind" (1996), Jonny Polonsky "Shitstorm" (2004), and Jonny Polonsky The Power of Sound (2004).


This is Not an Episode
#68
12/24/2024

Happy holidaze.