Episode 12: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and Dallas Buyers Club

Happy Thanksgiving! In between servings of pie, be sure to feast on Episode 12 of The Hodgepodge Podcast!

In this episode, Dirty A and I review Matthew McConaughey’s latest, Dallas Buyers Club. Then we discuss the new Hunger Games film, Catching Fire as well as the explosion of young adult-geared films in Hollywood.

Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Doug

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Episode 11: Secret Life of Walter Mitty / Almost Human / Walking Dead

On Episode 11, Dirty A and I give our very early review of Ben Stiller’s The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. We also discuss the new FOX sci-fi series, Almost Human starring Karl Urban and Michael Ealy. Then, friend to the podcast, author Matt King drops by again to talk some Walking Dead with us.

Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Doug

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Episode 10: Thor: The Dark World and Comic Book Movies

 

It’s a double-sized episode of The Hodgepodge Podcast and still only 60 cents!

Dirty A and I welcome special guest Author Matthew King, as we discuss Thor: The Dark World and the explosion of comic book movies in Hollywood.

Big thanks to Matt for stopping by to chat!

Take a listen and enjoy, but watch out for spoilers!

Doug

P.S. – We’ve begun adding both the You Tube AND the audio only in case you’re stuck at work and can’t get You Tube on your work computer.

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Episode 9: 12 Years a Slave and About Time

 

In Episode 9 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Dirty A and I discuss the powerful, surefire Best Picture contender 12 Years a Slave.

Then, we lighten the mood and talk about the delightful romantic comedy, About Time, as well as British dark comedy, Death at a Funeral.

Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Doug

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Episode 8: Ender’s Game and Bad Grandpa

 

In Episode 8, Dirty A and I review Ender’s Game starring Harrison Ford and Asa Butterfield, as well as discuss the controversy surrounding the author of the novel, Orson Scott Card.

We also discuss and disagree on Jackass’ Bad Grandpa starring Johnny Knoxville.

Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Doug

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Episode 7: Person of Interest and The Counselor

 

In Episode 7, Dirty A and I discuss the CBS Series, Person of Interest as well as Ridley Scott and Cormac McCarthy’s new film The Counselor. One of them we love, the other…not so much.

Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Doug

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Episode 6: Captain Phillips and Machete Kills

In Episode 6 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Dirty A and I discuss Tom Hanks’ latest, Captain Phillips, as well as Director Robert Rodriguez’s Machete Kills. We also take some time to discuss a recent trip to Universal Studios in Orlando and give our thoughts on the attractions there.

Enjoy and thanks for listening!

Doug

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Episode 5: Television Strikes Back

 

In Episode 5, Television Strikes Back as Dirty A and I discuss our Summer TV Wrap Up and Fall TV Preview.

First though, we talk about not only one of the best comedies of the year, but one of the best films in general: Enough Said starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus and James Gandolfini.

This episode was a little late in getting posted – hey, life happens – so please forgive any references to “last week” or “this week” or anything else that might date the episode.

Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Doug

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Episode 4: Rush and Don Jon Reviews

This week on Episode 4 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Dirty A and I discuss Ron Howard’s new film, Rush, as well as Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s writing and directorial debut, Don Jon. This episode is REALLY NSFW, so beware and thanks for listening!

 

Doug

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Episode 3: Prisoners and Gravity Reviews

This past week, Dirty A and I saw two of the year’s best films thus far. In this episode of The Hodgepodge Podcast we discuss the gripping thriller Prisoners and give you an early review of Alfonso Cuarón’s latest, Gravity. Watch out for spoilers on the Prisoners review – they start at 14:36 and end at 23:30 – and listen until the end for a little surprise. Enjoy and thanks for listening!

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