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The Bricked Pit
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The Bricked Pit is a podcast where hosts Jason, Josh, and Adam explore movies and pop culture, often focusing on classics from the '80s and '90s. Known for their conversational banter and comedic tangents, the trio offers in-depth analyses of films, digging into everything from practical effects to controversial directors. They aren't afraid to debate the merits of sequels (is "Dawn of the Dead" superior to "Night of the Living Dead?"), and they're not shy about expressing their distaste for excessive nostalgia in modern film.
Episodes
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The End. Fare The Well
We’ve reached the bottom of the pit. This is our final show. Thanks for listening and being a part of our lives. Think fondly of us every time a stupid detail derails your enjoyment of a film.
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S04E25 Can AI out Christmas Hallmark
We fed a few prompts into some LLMs to generate a fully AI written and produced Hallmark Christmas movie. Just to see. Does this mean AI is advanced or Hallmark movies are so bland they are easily duplicated? Tell us what you think
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S04 E24 The hunt is on
Join Josh, Jason, and Adam as they discuss how hunting is portrayed in movies. The hosts talk about how hunting can be a metaphor for power and how it is often used as a way to show that a character is upper class. They also discuss how the social strata of the hunter is often reflected by the…
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S04 E23 Pod the Vote
Is it the economy, stupid? Or are lizard people pulling the strings? This episode dives into the wild world of election movies and TV, dissecting the tropes and trends that dominate the genre. From the crooked politician to the Mr. Smith-esque idealist, we unpack the characters and narratives…
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S04 E22 This is Halloween
## Halloween Nostalgia and Horror Films Relive your childhood Halloweens and explore some unique horror films in this special episode! The hosts reminisce about trick-or-treating adventures, from the excitement of scoring full-size candy bars to the disappointment of rainy Halloween nights. They...
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S04 E21 Psycho Killers
psycho killers in film and television**, specifically psychological thrillers. “police procedural horror films” . ### Film Discussions * **_Frailty_** (2001), Paxton’s convincing and “subdued” performance as a serial killer with a “caring fatherly quality” * **_Psycho_** (1960), directed by…
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S04 E20 Werewolf. There Podcast
Ever wonder why werewolves are such a horror staple? On this episode of "The Bricked Pit," we're diving deep into the world of cinematic werewolves, exploring the myths, the movies, and everything in between. We'll trace the werewolf legend back to its roots in ancient Greece (turns out people…
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S04 E19 Stop! In the name of film
Stop motion films. The guys dig into some good and bad stop motion films along with a brief discussion of the art form.
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S04 E18 Twice is Nice
Sometimes the second time round is better. Listen as Josh and Jason discuss sequels that are better than the original.
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S04 E17 remember when we did a nostalgia episode
Part 2 of our wistful discussion of things past and the choking sentiment of nostalgia plaguing media today
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S04 E16 Those were the days
Nostalgia is a helluva drug. Remembering a bygone era can make us feel better. Memories are often unreliable and present things in a preferred narrative. As children, we didn’t have the responsibilities of adulthood; therefore we tend to remember the years of our childhood as being a ‘better’ or...
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S04 E15 Be You Friend or Foe
Topic: Movies to grade your relationships by We love movies because they can affect us in so many ways. A lot can be learned about people from the types of movies that they prefer to watch. Sometimes we use those preferences to make decisions about people and how we’re going to interact with…
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S04 E14 the Riddle of Ridley
Jason is out this week, so Josh and Adam talk about a few films from Adam's favorite director Ridley Scott There is also some delving into Josh's nerdom gatekeeping Enjoy discussions of Gladiator, Black Hawk Down, and The Martiam
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S04 E13 You’re the best around
Josh forces the guys to pick one film as their favorite. Listen for some surprising choices.
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S04 E12 Sportsball: The movie
Sports. Baseball, Football (soccer), American Football (football), Hockey, Arm Wrestling, Curling. We all love it. Well, we don't but most people do. This week 3 guys who aren't into sports talk about sports movies. Bad News Bears, Over the Top, Moneyball are on deck.
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S04 E11 Akira Kurosawa
Akira Kurosawa, legendary filmmaker. Join Jason and Josh as they talk about Kurasawa's films and influence on a generation of auteurs. Discussed in depth: Seven Samarai, Rhapsody in August Ran, High & Low, Ikiru
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S04 E10 Too close to the bone: Satire in Movies
This podcast episode we deep dive into the world of satire in movies and television. Join us as we venture into the depths of humor, wit, and social commentary found in some of the most iconic satirical works on screen. Whether you're a seasoned fan of satire or just dipping your toes into this...
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S4 EP09: The 7 Trials of the Bricked Pit
Myths & legends
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S4 EP08:The Bear Movies and the One About Water
Well, it was back in '24 when Adam up and sold all his possessions and moved out west to the Rockies to live off the land as a trapper and all around mountain man since he already felt that he had the beard for it. Josh began training to accomplish his lifelong pursuit to fight a bear in a sumo...
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S4 EP07: The Night & the Podcast Part II
They had such a good time with the topic of Film Noir that they wouldn't shut up. Listen to the conclusion of the discussion with special guest Patrick from Vintage Video as he, Jason, Adam, & Josh talk about such films as Sunset Blvd., Laura, The Killers, and The Big Sleep.
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S4 EP06: Night & the Podcast
I was on the case. There I was sitting in a dive bar because some big lug with a face that could sour milk was paying me 25 bucks a day plus expenses. I was searching. Not for a dame. No, that would have been too easy. Instead he wanted me to find him a podcast that talked about Film Noir. None…
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S4 EP05: Vroom Vroom
I was down there talkin' to Dale at the ole dirt track. He said that Jim Bob done an LS swap on his old Camero. I said, "Boy, sounds like you need to listen to that there Bricked Pit talk about car movies." I tell you what. That Adam, Josh, and Jason talk about movies dealing with automobiles…
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S4 EP04: Bad Guys With Hearts of Gold
Yeah, he murdered a coffee shop full of people because the barista misspelled his name on a cup; but his dad died in a freak accident at Folgers. So I understand. Join the guys in the Pit as Jason, Adam, and Josh discuss the sympathetic villain. Listen in as they talk about Barry, Law Abiding...
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S4 EP03: Take Two of These & Call Me in the Morning
Do you have a headache? Are you coughing a lot? Well, according to Hollywood, that means that you're dyeing. As long as you're about to buy the farm, why not listen to the guys from the Bricked Pit talk about movies dealing with illnesses. Listen as Jason, Adam, and Josh discuss such films as...
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S4 EP02: Yeah, That's the Ticket
So I was walking down Rodeo Drive the other day when who should stop me but one... Steven Spielberg. Yeah. And he says to me, "Hey, that Bricked Pit is the best podcast that I've ever heard. Me and my buddy George... you know, George Lucas, never miss an episode." Yeah, that's it. And he loved…
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S4 EP01: Four Play
It's a new year. That mean another poorly thought out episode from The Bricked Pit. This time Adam, Jason, & Josh discuss movies that came out in previous years ending in the number four. Listen as they discuss 1924's Sherlock Jr., 1994's In the Mouth of Madness & True Lie's, 1984's Top Secret!,...
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S03 EP26: The State of the Pit Address
the guys review the year and the state of film in 2023
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S03 EP25: A Hallmark Movie for Christmas
It's Christmas, and that means a lot of things here in The Bricked Pit. Decorating the Pit in lights, bows, and pictures of Bruce Willis in an air duct. The annual bribing of the Mayor of Hollywood to keep from being shut down during the strikes. And the viewing of horrible Hallmark movies.…
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S03 EP24: Must be Italian
Whether it's Jean-Luc Goddard's Breathless or Akira Kurosawa's The Hidden Fortress, there's something about watching a foreign film in its original language. The Pit goes international as Jason, Adam, and Josh discuss some of their favorite foreign language films such as The Platform, After Life,...
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S03 EP23:Thank You for This Food
Break out the fine china and set additional chairs at the table. It's the Thanksgiving season in the US, and that means that the guys from the Pit are going to discuss food movies. Listen as Josh, Adam, and Jason discuss such food themed movies as Thinner, Ratatouille, Chef, The Bear, and The Stuff.
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S03 EP22: Do Androids Dream of Better Podcasts?
We are the precipice of a vast change in our society. AI is running our lives. Robots are getting human faces. Let's not even ask what those guys at Boston Dynamics are doing. Cinema has a long history of using our imaginative inventions to tell compelling stories. Listen in as Adam, Josh, and...
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S03 EP21: We Better Check This Out
When things go bump in the night, who checks it out. Not us. But we'll talk about the people who do. Join Old Man Josh, Ghost Clown Adam, and Sludge Monster Jason on their discussion of supernatural sleuths to finish out the month of October and the Halloween season. Listen as they discuss such...
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S03 EP20: This Episode Sucks
Get out your crucifixes and hand up the garlic. To start off the Halloween season, the guys talk vampire movies. Listen to Adam, Josh, and Jason as they discuss such media as Bram Stoker's Dracula, Near Dark, and What We Do In the Shadows.
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S03 EP19: Listen Up!
You're amazed that Chatbot AI lies? James Cameron done told us about evil AI like 40 years ago! Listen as Jason, Josh, and Adam talk about those films whose themes and subject matter were warnings or demonstrations of the failings and dangers of our society are still relevant today, despite the...
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S03 EP18: We're Back
Grab the popcorn and drinks. Put away the cellphones. Why? Because we're back in movie theaters, and you don't want to be a jerk. Hear Josh, Adam, and Jason talk about why people are still going out to the movies and what brought them out of their dark homes into the darkened theaters. They'll…
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S03 EP17: How's the Weather Up There?
This is a severe weather advisory to anyone in the Bricked Pit vicinity. There's a 100% chance of sarcasm with scattered discussions that remain on the topic of films that take place during harsh weather. Jason, Josh, and Adam talk about movies such as Hard Rain, Rear Window, and Do the Right...
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S03 EP16: We Got Class
Get 'em up, dressed, and out the door. The bus will be here soon. Don't forget those sack lunches. It's the new school year, and Jason and Adam are having class on school movies. Are you rebelling against the authority of that new teacher or the tough-as-nails principal? Is you mind being…
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S03 EP15: I'm Not Your Buddy, Pal
Freeze, bozo! You're busted! Now you're going to be taken downtown and given the 3rd degree. Maybe they'll use the ole Good Cop/Bad Cop routine. Or possible Good Cop/Crazy Cop. Or Bad Cop/Bad Cop. Could be you'll get bumbling cops all the way around. Who knows! All you know is that you're right…
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It's Critical
Adam talks about how Roger Ebert inspired the way he looks at film.
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S3 EP14: Sunscreen and Silver Screens
The summer celebration continues. This episode Adam, Josh, and Jason discuss summer blockbuster movies. Those gigantic, expensive spectacles of big stars, big stunts, big special effects, and big marketing. You stood in line to get in the door. You got the special collector's cup, and now you get...
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Josh vs the little mermaid
What does josh think about Disneys latest live action adaptation. Don’t worry, he will tell you in painful detail
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S03 EP13: Camp Bricked Pit
School's out. Ship off the kids to camp. Load up the station wagon for that cross country trip to the Grand Canyon. Head down to the beach for some surf and sand. Whatever you're going to do, do it quick before summer is over. Join Jason and Josh as they talk movies dealing with the big summer...
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S03 EP12: Wake Up Early Or Miss All the Good Cartoons
It's early in the morning, and you're up at the crack of dawn. Your parents would rather sleep in, but you've got more important things to do. A bowl of sugary cereal and the electric glow of the TV set means that it's Saturday and time for cartoons. For almost 30 years American children thrilled...
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All Creatures Great & Small
In this off week episode Adam overshares about toast and strawberry jam.
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S3 EP11: A House Divided Part II
A podcast divided cannot endure. That's why we're finally releasing the second half of the discussion on Civil War films. Listen to Adam, Jason, and Josh talk about such films as The Horse Soldiers, Glory, and the 1980's ABC television miniseries North & South.
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Do the write thing
In this offweek episode, Adam discusses what's going on in Hollywood these days
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S3 EP10: A House Divided
April Seventh, Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-Two. The First Battle of the Bricked Pit was brutal. Private Josh was injured by cannon fire. Doc Adam amputated his right arm in a very painful procedure that was made even more painful by the fact that it was Josh's legs that were injured in the blast....
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The skinny on Skinamarink
Josh stayed up late to watch the micro budget horror. Check out his thoughts
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S3 EP09: There's No Way Out
Bake a file in the cake. Dig a tunnel with a teaspoon. Climb the barbed wire fence and outrun the hounds. Josh, Adam, and Jason discuss the prison escape movie. Don't let the screws and warden know that they talk about such films as Escape from Alcatraz, Cool Hand Luke, Escape from New York, O'...
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S3 EP08: Public Enemies
Reach for the sky, and nobody move! This here is a stick-up! While you're filling those bags with cash and valuables, listen to Jason, Adam, and Josh discuss outlaw movies. Those movies with the bandits, crooks, and all around rule breakers as the protagonists. Why are we so infatuated with the…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Bricked Pit is a podcast where hosts Jason, Josh, and Adam explore movies and pop culture, often focusing on classics from the '80s and '90s. Known for their conversational banter and comedic tangents, the trio offers in-depth analyses of films, digging into everything from practical effects to controversial directors. They aren't afraid to debate the merits of sequels (is "Dawn of the Dead" superior to "Night of the Living Dead?"), and they're not shy about expressing their distaste for excessive nostalgia in modern film.
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The Bricked Pit is a podcast where hosts Jason, Josh, and Adam explore movies and pop culture, often focusing on classics from the '80s and '90s. Known for their conversational banter and comedic tangents, the trio offers in-depth analyses of films, digging into everything from practical effects to...
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