Film School Slacker

Moving right along on our spooky season schedule, the gang is joined by long time friend Bonnie, who is gracious enough to guide them through the surprisingly dark, but incredibly charming 80's fantasy film, in the way that only Jim Henson can do. Join us, won't you?

On this episode, Ian admits his severe blood phobia will require three to five business days of recovery from a lightheaded tailspin, Meghan pitches her new theory that these vampires are essentially Muppets, and they both celebrate "werewolves, not swearwolves" while rating Taika Waititi's vampire mockumentary a solid 4.3 stars

This week! (one day late) our hosts sip canned margaritas and getting on too many soapboxes to count while celebrating the beginning of spooky season with this week's film, Practical Magic.

"There's no crying in baseball!"

This week, Ian tries and fails to explain offsides, Meghan gets out her largest soapbox ever, and they both marvel at Stillwell being able to get Madonna AND Tom Hanks to chase after him with a baseball bat.

This week, Ian gets sidetracked by the disasterous 2026 film The Runner, Meghan gets sidetracked by Brett Goldstein's chest hair, and they both develop a deep wanderlust for the country of New Zealand during the screening of this week's film Hunt for The Wilderpeople. 

"Oh ROCKY!"

On this very special episode dedicated to the late great Tim Curry, Ian goes on a psychological analysis deep dive of Dr. Frank-n-Furter, Meghan discovered that this movie is load bearing on her life, and they both agree that Frank's bed chambers smells *bad*. 

On this episode Ian and Meghan once again welcome Mitch back to the show! This week the gang checks out 1961's Mysterious Island. Mitch discusses the influence of the film on his art from a young age (including interactions with a few actors from the film), Meghan uses her niche knowledge from her mermaid job a ren fest to discuss how water can wreak havoc on costumes (and becomes quite hungry for seafood after watching the crab scene), and Ian once again goes on a disney tangent, but they all agree that this movie is an absolute gem. Join...

Our hosts go full Minnesotan, accents and all, while discussing the 1999 film Drop Dead Gorgeous. Ian brings up two VERY problematic aspects and Meghan really wants kaaahfee and baahrs.

Getting our Pride Episode in just under the wire! The Birdcage a personal favorite of ours and even though we've been seen it before, we couldn't help but do it for the show. On this episode, Ian reluctantly admits that he misses the 35mm film look, Meghan reluctantly admits that she is drawn to "The Rizz", and they both are starting to believe that the bad guy has been Barbara all along. (Also our Pride episode is No. 69...nice)

After a week away, your fearless hosts are back! On this episode, Meghan wonders what would happen if The Gorge became a Larian game, Ian becomes fixated on the administrative lore of supplying these fictional remote bases, and they both try to get to the bottom of what the deal is with all of this bisexual mist. 

On this episode of Film School Slacker! Meghan shows her soft spot for Joanna the Goanna lizard, Ian goes on yet another Disney tangent (this time about the Eisner era) and they both lose it over Jake the mouse's excitement in *watching*. 

Better late than never!

On this episode, Meghan and Ian are joined by special guest Nick for another Robin Williams adventure. Meghan contemplates the nature of mediocre white men, Ian takes a weird side tangent involving Disney and Monsanto, and Nick provides some much needed military information. 

Join us won't you?

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On this episode, Ian gets on his Pixar/Disney tech history soapbox, Meghan is triggered by former gifted kid trauma, and they both discuss a possible new friend tattoo.

We know it's been a few weeks, but we're back!

On this episode, Ian brings Meghan with him as he dips his toes back into the romcom genre, Meghan plans her move to Seattle, and they both remind themselves that they are JUST REGULAR GUYS. 

On this heartwarming episode, Meghan is inspired to have a "gifted kid" therapy session, Ian mourns the loss of Muppetvision 3D, and they both adopt a new motto (and maybe tattoo?) to "be a Kermit". 

It's been a HOT minute since we've done a flip the script! In this week's episode Meghan pulls back out her soapbox about the patriarchy, Ian recalls being mistaken as Italian in his youth, and they both go all in on a Cheesecake Factory metaphor.

We're back! did you miss us? Don't answer that...

This week we're joined by friend of the podcast Katie as we explore one of her favorite stop motion animated films, Corpse Bride. Join the gang as they discuss stop motion boob physics, complain about the Narc of a town crier, and apparently have strong feelings about Christopher Nolan.

On this boisterous episode of Film School Slacker, Ian gets hung up on the Addam Family, Meghan outs herself as a Tumblr user in 2026, and they both get entirely derailed on pottery based innuendo. Grab your ouzo and Windex and join us, won't you?

This week, Meghan provides insight on identifying cults, Ian becomes aware of his "millenial pause" during recording, and they both can't get over how many time Ewan McGregor pretends to not know what a Jedi is in this week's movie: The Men Who Stare at Goats. Join us, won't you?

Our posting schedule made us one day late for Groundhog Day...we were too busy laughing at "Gobbler's Knob"

This week Ian wonders why he always has it out for Bill Murray's acting roles and disclosed an arrangement he had with the Tooth Fairy. Meghan revisits the 2007 Minnesota smoking ban, and Andie MacDowell's South Carolina accent.

On this week's episode, Meghan needs a "fridge cig" more than Leo needs his Blue Blanket and Ian forgets more than he remembers about high school as they explore the hilarious and sometimes shocking world of The Producers (2005).

Ian and Meghan are back this week with a charming little film starring the unlikely pairing of Bruce Willis and Matthew Perry (and so many beepers). Tune in, won't you?

Happy New Year!

After Ian's recent run in with the Jumanji franchise, the gang decided to watch the film that started it all. Join us for the excellent creature workshop effects, the not so excellent CGI, and a weird tangent to a demolished bank building in Coco Beach Florida!

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Love Actually..can bite my shiny metal ass!! Thanks for sticking with us through this holiday season. We're closing out lead up to Christmas with a cultural juggernaut, Love Actually. Ian has some strong feelings about this one, so buckle up. 

Kevin McAllister brings his antics to The Big Apple in this weeks holiday episode! Meghan recounts her experience in New York at Christmastime, while Ian engages with a few of his special interests. At least they can both agree they aren't huge fans of the cameo. 

It's time for the holidays ya'll! 
Up first is an absolute classic. Join the gang as they explore Kevin MacCalister's unique brand of neurodivergence and both declaure their undying love for Catharine O'Hara. 

“Much better than Vogon poetry!” - Ford Prefect (probably)
This week, Ian and Meghan take on the 2005 adaptation of Douglas Adam's absurdist sci fi romp, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Ian pulls out his soapbox for a tirade about the survivability in the vacuum of space, Meghan brings out her soapbox about the Academy Awards, and they both try to figure out what the big deal is with Belgium. 

This week we're back with a new flip the script! Meghan finally watches one half of Barbenheimer, while Ian desperately tries not to mansplain (and fails). Feminist rants incoming!!

By Grabthar's hammer!
This week the duo takes on the seventh-best Star Trek film -- Galaxy Quest (1999). Prepare for Trek references aplenty, along with some pretty wild tangents! Also, how great is Sigourney Weaver? (And Sam Rockwell, for that matter)

Murder in Mullets.
Friend of the podcast Sabra is back to join Meghan and Ian for the final spooky episode for the season. Join us for the impeccible 1980's outfits, and stay for the crippling college debt. 

"I see cultural references!"
Meghan is Ian's guide through M. Night Shyamalan's first film, the sleeper hit The Sixth Sense (1999). Surprisingly Ian didn't know the Shyamalan-ian twist, but it didn't take him long to figure it out. Also, how cool does Philadelphia look?

The gang is joined by Minnesota's Favorite Deep Sea Horror, Tom S. Tea, who serves as a tour guide through the kinky fever dream that is The Lighthouse. Join us, won't you? And remember, the safe word is Seagull!

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"I'm going to have an old friend for dinner."

Ian and Meghan are kicking off Spooky Season with one of the creepiest movie villains of all time! The Silence of the Lambs (1991) gives Ian his first exposure to Jodie Foster in a movie and Meghan goes on a rant about True Crime fetishization (Ted Bundy is NOT HOT). What more could you want?

Viva Las Biodome!!
Honestly, not as bad as we thought it would be. Friend of the show Kevin guides our hosts as Ian apologizes for being on his own podcast, and they all come up with an excellent party idea.

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Welcome to our first ever rerun! With Ren Fest still wrapping up here in Minnesota, we've been struggling to get enough time to record episodes. Don't fear though, We having new episodes starting next week. In the meantime, check out this classic episode, The Da Vinci Code!

Meghan has complicated Art History Major feelings about the 2006 Tom Hanks film The Da Vinci Code. Both Ian and Meghan express their feelings about organized religion -- spoiler alert, they're not great. Join us for a super light and fluffy topic, won't you?

This film has EVERYTHING, intelligent rats, a sci-fi subplot, classic beautiful Don Bluth animations, Dom DeLuise...
Join Ian and Meghan for their first animated film in a while with Secret of NIMH. 

Jocelyn, Padme wants her Phantom Menace outfits back.

After a crazy August, Ian and Meghan are back for a fun fall lineup, starting with a perfect for Ren Fest season film: A Knight's Tale.

Well. That was unexpected.

With Meghan being busy this week, Ian is grateful to be joined by friend of the podcast, Sabra for Film School Slacker's first NC-17 rated film, Showgirls. Was it ahead of its time? Tune in to find out!

"Ok, maybe THIS is the most 90's movie ever"
Ian takes notes on Michael Jordan's career for the first time, and Meghan revisits a classic from her childhood. 
Also, who wants to meet up at Rainforest Cafe? Anyone?? Just us? Okay…

Caleb, you in danger girl!!!

This week our hosts encounter a VERY different version of Oscar Isaac, Ian oversimplifies AI, and Meghan recovers a traumatic movie experience from her past. Join us for the incredible cerebral thriller that is Ex Machina (2014)!!