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The boys discuss one of Paul's favourite albums of the decade This is Lorelei's Box for Buddy, Box for Star. They talk about the religous imagery, struggles with addiction and whether that's really a dripping wet phallus on the cover. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

This week we discuss the Coen Brother's cult neo-noir classic "The Big Lebowski". We unpack its influences, the zen buddhism of "The Dude" and anecdotes from behind the scenes and the making of the film. The Dude Abides. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

We have a very special episode today, an Old Man Media first, our first guest Miles Hanmore is with us to talk about Steven Spielberg's new alien movie Disclosure Day. We talk about all the new releases and the state of modern screenwriting. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

On this week’s episode, the old men discuss Bob Dylans seminal sophomore album “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan”. Uncovering the politics and folk traditions that make the songs, as well as discussing a lost tape of Dylans first live video performance, forever locked away by Ray Jenkins. Release the tapes Ray, release the tapes…… This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

This week we delve into Tony Palmers lost but recovered documentary on Leonard Cohen's 1972 tour. We unpack the themes in Leonards music, his religion/faith and discuss the political undertones of the film. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

This week we discuss the Hollywood classic "Singin' in the Rain". the communist coups by HUAC that plagued the industry at the time and the upcoming third Scarface remake. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

The third instalment in our series on cult-hero Jonathan Richman. Embracing his new musical outlook, Jonathan goes on some whacky side quests before forming the next iteration of the lovers'. We urge you to listen to "Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers" prior as we do go into the tracks on this album. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

This week marks the first in our Bob Dylan series, where we plan to go through every single Bob Dylan album. Starting with his self-titled debut album, we discuss his roots and the misdirection this album would come to be in terms of his entire discography. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

Today we talk about The Super Mario Galaxy Movie! Is it a good movie, or just a cash grab? Does our opinions of it, as old men, hold any virtue in the modern market? All that and more on The Old Man Media Podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

This week marks our second episode on cult musician Jonathan Richman, focusing on the recording of what would later be posthumously released as their self titled. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

Todays episode finds us revisiting Jaws, a cultural landmark of a film and one that has long since stood the test of time. We also discuss the transition from the "Golden Age" of Hollywood into "New Hollywood" and tell stories of actors accepting unusual roles. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

Today we discuss the youth of Jonathan Richman, how the sprawling motorways and suburbia's of Boston made an early impact on his lyrics and how Jonathan cannonballed his way through the 70s counter-culture. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

The Old Men got themselves down to the pictures to see the movie that's talk of the town at the moment, Project Hail Mary! We also discuss Stephen Spielberg's impact as a director, incel-movies and Paul's love for "The Notebook". This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

Recently hit 7 years since the passing of the band "Her's". We reminisce on the music and good times they brought us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

This week we dissect Bill Callahans most recent album "Songs of '58" as a dissection of the creative process, a wise mans reflections on life or just an old man yelling at cloud? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

We watched the Oscars live and edited down any of the usable bits, with a very liberal use of the word "usable"... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

This week we discuss Park Chan-Wook's latest film "No Other Choice", amongst other things. Apologies for no video this week, as you'll later discover there were some... technical difficulties This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

On this weeks' classics episode, we revisit the White Album. With a brief history and tales from behind the scenes of the recording of the album, the old men give their opinions on this infamous album. Video on youtube : https://youtu.be/VuKrJ_B90us This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

The Old Men talk Sentimental Value, The Bone Temple and Hamnet. And also argue about star wars. Watch us on video : https://youtu.be/5Do3pTrbcng This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

This week marks our first ever video episode. Watch on youtube https://www.youtube.com/@OldManMedia80. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

Part 2 of our Mini-Series on Fred Neil. From The Beatles to David Crosby, who else has Neil crossed paths with on his influential journey to avoid fame? Follow us on Instagram @old_man_media This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

The old men break down the golden globes, dig into avatar 3 and discover all the strains of pipe-weed in middle earth. Follow us on instagram @old_man_media This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

Fred Neil, folk singer most commonly know for writing the song "Everybody's Talkin" performed by Harry Nilsson for the film "Midnight Cowboy". This week, we discuss his story and hidden life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

We're back discussing the Safdie brother face off. Marty Supreme vs Smashing Machine, two very different movies despite being sport biopics by two sides of the Safdie coin. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

Locking in 2026.... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

Listen now | Join us for our first ever in-person pod. This week we do our very own spin on Desert Island Discs. Our 4 favourite films, 4 favourite albums and 2 favourite books. Laughs ahoy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

Will and Paul discuss the film "Deliver Me From Nowhere", say "Jeremy Allen White" alot and discuss the potential of a Chris Martin biopic? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oldmanmedia.substack.com