The Octemberfest Podcast

It’s time for another entirely arbitrarily themed movie binge! This time I decided to watch a whole bunch of movies that take place on or near islands, because why not? Sail with me as I navigate the savage seas of cinema, traveling from the south pacific to southern Asia, and beyond! We’ve got romantic brain injuries, animated earworms, surprisingly resilient children, aged aviators, hijacking hijinx, forgotten comedic oddities and dinosaurs!Turns out paradise ain’t all it’s cracked up to be… I need a vacation from my vacation movies…The Fest:50 First Dates (2004)Moana (2016)The Blue Lagoon (1980)Six Days Seven Nights (1998)Deep Rising (1998)Volunteers (1985)Jurassic Park (1993) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit octemberfest.substack.com

Pull on your tie-dye, crank up the Phish, light your incense… it’s 420fest! This month I experimental with the medicinal properties of marijuana… comedies. Most of the were fun! All of them would probably have been more fun if I were baked like a loaded potato! Instead I had to experience the stupidity of Punkstubble Ingress with a clear head… and it broke me. Listen and learn!Movies featured:Reefer Madness (1936)* Up in Smoke (1978)* Dazed and Confused (1993)* Half Baked (1998)* Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)* Grandma’s Boy (2006)* Pineapple Express (2008) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit octemberfest.substack.com