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The Flop House is a comedy podcast devoted to the worst in recent film. Your hosts (Elliott Kalan, Dan McCoy, and Stuart Wellington) watch a questionable film, then engage in an unscripted discussion about the movie's shortcomings and occasional delights, while never being afraid of a pointless, silly digression or two hundred.
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Lots and lots of movies have soundtracks. Some are classics. Some are bad. But the majority fall somewhere in between. This podcast is going to take a look at all of them (or, as many as I can). Every week I'll be covering a different movie that had an original motion picture soundtrack, and then digging into the album. One part film discussion, one part music discussion, the Soundtracker podcast is here to help you navigate the wide world of movies and music. In each episode, myself and a g ...
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Episode 44: Cool as Ice (with Stuart Wellington)
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Today I'm joined by bar owner, comedian and podcaster Stuart Wellington (@flophousecat on Twitter and IG) of The Flop House podcast, and we're talking about Vanilla Ice's attempt at movie stardom, COOL AS ICE. In this episode we talk about how this movie deserves a cult following, what an incredible creep Johnny is, the extremely 1991 styles and fa…
The Mixed-Review House rolls on with Kenneth Branagh's second outing as Hercule Poirot, Death on the Nile. It's a character he seems committed to playing, despite seemingly having no particular understanding or affinity for the source material. But hey, at least he's keeping the CGI pyramids industry in business! Wikipedia entry for Death On the Ni…
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UNLOCKED! Bonus Episode 1: The Transformers: The Movie (with Julian Titus)
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With the blessing of my incredible Patreon subs, I'm unlocking the show's first bonus episode for non-subscribers. I wasn't planning on having a full episode this week, but thanks to this I can. This also gives you a chance to see that I'm not phoning the bonus material in, and if you like it make sure you subscribe at the Patreon, which I'll link …
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PREVIEW! Bonus Episode 2: Tank Girl (with Scott Benson), show updates, Patreon information
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Here's a sample of the TANK GIRL episode I recorded with Scott Benson (@bombsfall), a returning fan favorite, available only for Patreon subscribers. If you like this, there's 3 more hours where that came from, and you can find it at the link below. Also, I break down the show's future a little bit beforehand. Support the show! It's the one thing t…
Dan's back in the driver's seat for this mini, and he challenges Elliott and Stu to a game so insidious, it almost breaks the podcast. Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use FLOP for 30% off + Free Shipping.By Dan McCoy, Stuart Wellington, Elliott Kalan
Despite its relative financial success and reviews that are more "mixed" than bad, M. Night Shyamalan has become such a FH all-star, that we had to check out Old: The Beach that Olds People. (As Dan is fond of saying, "Don't get hung up on our name.") Unsurprisingly, it gave us a ton to chew on. Please don't be mad at us just cause we don't think i…
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Episode 43: So I Married an Axe Murderer (with Rob Rousseau)
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Today I'm joined by Twitch streamer and co-host of The Insurgents Podcast, Rob Rousseau (@robrousseau), to talk about SO I MARRIED AN AXE MURDERER. In this episode we talk about the trajectory of Mike Meyers career, how unlikable Charlie can be, I go on a long defense of Gin Blossoms, and we talk a lot about Ned's Atomic Dustbin. So put your headph…
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FH Mini 56 - Missed That Movie! Night of the Juggler
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Elliott takes us on another journey through a movie ONE of us have seen, but the others haven't -- in this case, the gritty crime thriller Night of the Juggler, a movie completely devoid of juggling. Ever tried Microdosing? Visit Microdose.com and use FLOP for 30% off + Free Shipping.By Elliott Kalan, Dan McCoy, Stuart Wellington
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Episode 42: Hackers (with Morgan Kleinschmidt)
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Today I'm joined by Morgan Kleinschmidt (@ComradeLuanne) to talk about the very fun, very 90s cyber-thriller HACKERS, which features a soundtrack with a great mix of 90s electronica. In this episode we talk about how everyone looks too old to be the characters they play, how Fisher Stevens absolutely understood the assignment, our admittedly small …
What's this? An IN-PERSON episode? That's right! Elliott was in town to officiate a wedding, so we took a little time to get together in person and record an episode for y'all. And what movie did we pick for such a special occasion? How about something that showed up on basically every "worst movies" list of last year -- something that sat on the s…
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Episode 41: Godzilla '98 (with Jeff May)
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Today I'm joined by comedian, podcaster, and #1 Joey Deluxe Fan Jeff May (@heytherejeffro on Twitter and IG) to talk about GODZILLA '98. In this episode we talk about what went wrong with the movie, the few things it did right, Matthew Broderick's hat, the extremely 1998 soundtrack and how much it whips ass, how unironically good the Puff Daddy son…
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FH Mini 55 - The Fruit Group, with Chris Weitz
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In which Stuart wastes the time of his friends and an Academy Award-nominated filmmaker by asking us all about our favorite fruits, a food Elliott hates.By Dan McCoy, Elliott Kalan, Stuart Wellington, Chris Weitz
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Episode 40: Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (with Billy Ray Brewton)
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Today I'm joined by Billy Ray Brewton (@BillyRayBrewton on Twitter and IG), host of The Incinerator Podcast and Movies With Gravy, to talk about NICK AND NORAH'S INFINITE PLAYLIST. In this episode we talk about the state of 2000s indie rock, Beverly Hills Chihuahua, the sweet charm of the movie, and Jonathan Taylor Thomas. Give it a listen, and fin…
Let the moon faaaallll / when it crumbuuuules / we will watch iiiiit / and all make fun together! Slight hangovers on two of the Flop Boyz (tm) aren't enough to dampen the fun of the profoundly stupid Moonfall, a movie about a falling moon. Wikipedia entry for Moonfall Movies recommended in this episode Delta Space Mission Drive My Car A Field in E…
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Episode 39: Trainspotting (with Bill Corbett)
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On today's episode, I'm joined by the great Bill Corbett (@BillCorbett on Twitter and IG) of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Rifftrax to talk about TRAINSPOTTING. In this episode, we talk about the catch-22 of depicting heroin use realistically in film, the softies at Cannes, knowing people like Begbie, bad times at the nightclub, and the soundtra…
Elliott surprises Dan and Stu with a series of impromptu debate prompts, forcing his co-hosts to argue for the cinema mothers they'd most like to have as moms.By Dan McCoy, Stuart Wellington, Elliott Kalan
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Episode 38: Men in Black (with Jackson Boren)
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Today on Soundtracker, the good guys dress in black, remember that. That's right, it's MEN IN BLACK. And joining me is Film Twitter stalwart and all-around good guy, Jackson Boren (@JacksonBoren). In this episode we talk about Will Smith's incredible run in the 90s as the 4th Of July Weekend guy, his tie-in songs, the precursors for those, the stil…
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Ep. #369 - Venom: Let There Be Carnage
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The Carnage that was teased at the end of Venom has arrived, albeit with much straighter, non-Ronald McDonald looking hair on Woody Harrelson's head. Cowards. But that's the ONLY part of Venom: Let There Be Carnage that's less goofy than the first one. Hear us dissect this movie like a symbiote eating a human head. Also, while Max Fun Drive is offi…
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Episode 37: New Jack City (with Andrew Law)
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Today on Soundtracker I'm joined by Andrew Law (@IllyBocean) of the Boonta Vista podcast (@boontavista) to talk about NEW JACK CITY. In this episode we talk about blaxploitation, Ice-T, Mario Van Peebles, the film's conflicting messaging, the very early-90s fashion, Snipes, get in-depth on the intricate web of New Jack Swing, and as always, talk ab…
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Episode 37: Mike Vanderbilt of Rock Island Public House
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Sharlene sits down with Mike Vanderbilt of Rock Island Public House and the Halloweenies podcast at the Loews Hotel lobby in Chicago, where they discuss which nearby area is the 'Brooklyn of Chicago', the benefits of starting out behind the bar at a Chili's, and how much a customer can ask to change the recipe of a cocktail. Plus, is it cool to rea…
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Ep. #368 - The War with Grandpa, with Griffin McElroy
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What's this? A BONUS full episode in honor of Max Fun Drive? That's right! It's the Max Fun crossover event of the year! Griffin McElroy has already been a part of one amazing podcast about The War With Grandpa, over on sister Max Fun podcast My Brother My Brother and Me, and that was without even seeing the movie! What will he think now that he's …
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Episode 36: Crossroads (with Chris Stedman)
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Today on Soundtracker, I'm joined by Unread's Chris Stedman (@ChrisDStedman on IG and Twitter) to talk about Britney Spears' unfairly maligned (even at the time of release) film CROSSROADS. It's a much darker movie than I expected, and a movie that takes on an entire new light in 2022. It's one worthy of reevaluation. In this episode we talk about …
Weirdly, a constantly-wisecracking Ryan Reynolds isn't less irritating when you add a child version of him making the same smug jokes. Are Netflix's widely-reported woes because they churn out dreck like The Adam Project? The world may never know! Wikipedia entry for The Adam Project Movies recommended in this episode: Everything Everywhere All at …
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Episode 35: Friday (with Ngaio Bealum)
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It's 4/20, you ain't got no job, and you ain't got shit to do. Ok, so only 2 of those things are true, hopefully. That's right, it's an early drop on this week's episode, in honor of every weed smokers favorite day of the year. Joining me today is comedian, actor, musician, cannibus activist, and podcaster Ngaio Bealum (@ngaio420 on Twitter and Ins…
Fiendish gamemaster Dan returns to quiz the other Peaches on some of the hardest working men in showbiz. Things start goofy and only get goofier when Dan realizes how bad he is at counting. Thank you to our sponsor — microdose gummies from Lumi LabsBy Dan McCoy, Elliott Kalan, Stuart Wellington
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Episode 34: The Guest (with Rachel Fisher)
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Today I'm joined by Rachel Fisher (@TheRachelFisher) of the Hollywood Crime Scene podcast (@hwoodcrimescene) to talk about Simon Barrett and Adam Wingard's 2014 film, THE GUEST, which has an incredible darkwave/synth soundtrack. In this episode we debate how much "David" actually cares for the Peterson family, discuss the sorts of movies this one t…
The erotic thriller is back, baybee! Sure, it has more Ben Affleck gazing lovingly at snails than it used to, but you gotta expect that kind of wear and tear after leaving it in the garage for a couple of decades. This week, the peaches take on Adrian Lyne's direct-to-Hulu cuckold murder-stravaganza Deep Water. Wikipedia entry for Deep Water Movies…
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Episode 33: Major League (with Jerry Blevins)
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It's an Opening Day Weekend celebration today on Soundtracker, and I'm joined by former MLB pitcher, current podcaster, and film lover Jerry Blevins (@jerryblevins) to talk about one of the all-time great comedies: MAJOR LEAGUE. In this episode we talk baseball movies in general, what this movie gets right (both in terms of Jerry's personal experie…
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Episode 36: Bobby Gagnon of The Gate
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Sharlene joins Bobby Gagnon at The Gate, Park Slope's original craft beer bar, to discuss faking it till you make it, getting fired by Prince, strollergate, keeping your bar running during Covid, and hiring away other bars' staff. Plus a grown man throws a sandwich.By Sharlene Wellington
Our Oscars chat is back, baybee! America may have stopped watching, but we're still here! Thank you to our sponsor — microdose gummies from Lumi LabsBy Dan McCoy, Stuart Wellington, Elliott Kalan
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Episode 32: True Stories (with Alex Riggs)
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Today on Soundtracker, it's a Celebration of Specialness, as I'm joined by musician Alex Riggs (@alRiggsMusicOk) to talk about David Byrne's joyful, lone directorial feature film, TRUE STORIES. In this episode, we talk about comfort films, young John Goodman, the soundtrack, debate whether Bike Shriners or Tiny Car Shriners are better, and bemoan h…
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Episode #365 - Ghostbusters: Afterlife
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Jason Reitman gives Ghostbusters back to the FANS, MAAAAAN! By giving them what they want -- a comedy without jokes! We're not sure what Ghostbusters: Afterlife is, but it's sure not a Ghostbusters movie, which is weird, considering it spends every waking moment trying to elbow you in the ribs with references to Ghostbusters. Wikipedia entry for Gh…
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Episode 31: Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (with Kaleb Horton and Alan Siegel)
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Today on Soundtracker I'm joined by Kaleb Horton (@kalebhorton) and Alan Siegel (@AlanSiegelLA) to talk about WALK HARD : THE DEWEY COX STORY, the only biopic you ever need to see. In this episode we discuss why it did poorly at the box office, how above and beyond it went with so many details in both the film and the soundtrack, why there should n…
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Episode 35: Clare Huntington of Fanelli's Cafe
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Sharlene invites Clare Huntington of historic Fanelli's Cafe over to Minnie's for a conversation about coked-up patrons, bartending during a blackout, how to shut down the bar while drunk, and what to call your regulars when you don't remember their names. Also more bad tipping stories!By Sharlene Wellington
In honor of our Masters of the Universe streaming show (tonight, 3/19 - tickets still available now & for another week!) Elliott takes us on a very silly tour through some of his favorite movie toy tie-ins. Thank you to our sponsor — microdose gummies from Lumi Labs.By Dan McCoy, Stuart Wellington, Elliott Kalan
