Goldfish Boys

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Goldfish Boys

A show where friends joke about movies. Weekly episodes feature longtime buddies Seth, Elijah, and Sam discussing films they can’t believe they haven’t seen (”The List of Shame”), reviewing new theater releases, and playing movie-themed games.

  1. 50

    The Oscar Reactions Pittsburgh Special! (w/ Chris & AJ)

    Right after the Oscars Watch Party at the Theydan apartment, we document our reactions to the awards here in the Pittsburgh Special!

  2. 49

    THE 2010s MOVIE DRAFT (w/ Richard)

    Our second ever draft episode features Richard Hamilton to discuss the cinema decade of the 2010s.

  3. 48

    ‘Hot Fuzz’ Is Peak Buddy Comedy Cinema

    We're in the Playroom 2.0 to discuss Edgar Wright's second entry in the Cornetto trilogy and play some rounds of Guess the Movie (Letterboxd Edition) in the Goldfish Boys Game Show.

  4. 47

    ‘Tropic Thunder’ Is Satire Brilliance (w/ Malachi)

    We're going back to 2008 to discuss Ben Stiller's hilarious Hollywood war satire 'Tropic Thunder'. In this episode we also introduce our game show with an onslaught of movie-themed games.🔗 Linkshttps://www.tiktok.com/@goldfish_boyshttps://www.instagram.com/goldfish_boys/

  5. 46

    'Mamma Mia!' & Discussing All Alexis' Siblings (For Some Reason)

    Alexis has chosen 'Mamma Mia!' as this week's entry for The List of Shame. Whether Elijah and I liked it could've gone either way. Sam is missed from this episode because he had to "study."Follow @goldfish_boys on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram for more!

  6. 45

    Is 'Memento' One of Nolan's Best Movies? (w/ Ryker)

    New guest Ryker joins us in The Playroom to discuss Christopher Nolan's breakout picture 'Memento'. In the end we discuss where Memento lands in Nolan's filmography, as well as our expectations for Nolan's upcoming film 'The Odyssey'.

  7. 44

    '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' Is Phenomenal (Review)

    In this episode, Seth and Elijah meet in the Stu (aka Seth's bedroom) to discuss the recent Oscar nominee announcements and review Nia DaCosta's follow-up to 28 Years Later. Check-in next week for the Goldfish Boys watching 'Memento' with brand new guest, Ryker.

  8. 43

    2026 Most Anticipated Movies Auction Draft

    In this episode we recap 2025 and draft our the movies we're most looking forward to this year.

  9. 42

    'Marty Supreme' & Debating Chalamet's Greatness (w/ AJ)

    Let's discuss the new A24 Josh Safdie ping pong drama Marty Supreme!

  10. 41

    'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Is Freakin' Bonkers (w/ Austyn)

    In this episode we're discussing Big Jim's brand new entry in the Avatar franchise.

  11. 40

    'Knives Out 3' Is Rian Johnson's Most Ambitious Mystery Yet

    Is 'Wake Up Dead Man' the best film of the Benoit Blanc trilogy?

  12. 39

    We're Drooling Over 'Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair' - Arguably Tarantino's Magnum Opus

    Today we step into the Playroom 2.0 for a 90 minute breakdown of Tarantino's release of The Whole Bloody Affair.

  13. 38

    Dissecting Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein'

    Originally recorded on November 30, 2025.

  14. 37

    'The Running Man' & The Tragedy of Netflix Buying Warner Bros.

    Today we break down Edgar Wright's new film The Running Man!

  15. 36

    'Now You See Me 3' Mega Pod (w/ Matthew, Alexis, AJ, and Austyn)

    The most ambitious episode in Goldfish Boys history.

  16. 35

    Arguing About 'Bugonia' & Alien Paranoia For An Hour

    Let's discuss the third straight Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos collaboration since 2023!

  17. 34

    My Buddies Watch 'The Breakfast Club' For the First Time

    Let's put the John Hughes high school classic The Breakfast Club on trial.

  18. 33
  19. 32

    My Buddies Watch 'Boogie Nights' For the First Time

    Let's see how Sam and Elijah react to the PTA classic 'Boogie Nights'!!

  20. 31

    How Good Is The Rock In 'The Smashing Machine'?

    Let's talk about the new Benny Safdie picture The Smashing Machine!

  21. 30

    'One Battle After Another' - Movie of the Year?

    Let's discuss PTA's brand new masterpiece.

  22. 29

    My Buddy Watches 'WALL-E' For the First Time

    In this week's episode we cover Elijah's first ever viewing of the Pixar masterpiece WALL-E.

  23. 28

    My Buddies Watch 'Mulholland Drive' For the First Time

    Watching a David Lynch film for the first time is a milestone for these boys--in this pod we try to poorly explain the movie after a busy screening in the Playroom.

  24. 27

    My Buddies Watch 'The Big Lebowski' For the First Time

    This week we fire up and breakdown the Coen brothers cult comedy classic The Big Lebowski!

  25. 26

    My Buddies Watch 'Inglourious Basterds' For the First Time

    This week's episode finds us digging into the Tarantino war masterpiece, Inglourious Basterds.

  26. 25

    'Back to the Future' & The Best Films of the Quarter Century (w/ Mr. Shaddock)

    For this pod we bring on our former high school Mr. Shaddock to dissect the Robert Zemeckis sci-fi classic Back to the Future.

  27. 24

    'Weapons' Is the Surprise Movie of the Summer

    Seth, Sam, and Elijah are back in the playroom to discuss Zach Cregger's brand new horror film 'Weapons' starring Julia Garner and Josh Brolin.

  28. 23

    'This Is the End' & Reciting Every Line from Danny McBride (w/ AJ)

    Albert returns on the pod to discuss one of our all-time favorite films, the legendary 2013 comedy This Is the End.

  29. 22

    'The Empire Strikes Back' - The Most Iconic Film Ever Made (w/ Praket)

    Today's episode gives us a guest-feature in Praket to talk about the greatest Star Wars film ever made.

  30. 21

    'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Plus: Is RFK Dooming This Country? (w/ Candy)

    We're here with Candy to talk about the first Fantastic Four film in a decade! Did Marvel get the casting right?

  31. 20

    Dissecting 'The Shawshank Redemption' w/ Ronnie

    This pod we meet up with Pastor Ronnie to discuss one of his all-time favorite films—The Shawshank Redemption! Darabont’s ‘94 prison drama is known as arguably the greatest film ever made amongst many circles, and we get Elijah’s thoughts after seeing it for the first time.

  32. 19

    'F1: The Movie' & The Revival of Brad Pitt w/ Uncle John

    This episode we meet up with Uncle John to discuss the new Kosinski picture F1!

  33. 18

    'Superman' - Has James Gunn Done It Again? (w/ Christiano)

    We review the brand new James Gunn directed Superman film and ask, has Gunn added on once again to his near-perfect run in the CBM genre?

  34. 17

    '28 Years Later' & The Wild Choices of Danny Boyle

    We're back reviewing new releases, this time checking out the new '28 Years Later' film from director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland reuniting. In this episode we discuss expectations after the incredible marketing run leading up to release, the film's filmmaking decisions, as well as the unexpected turns that this movie went in.

  35. 16

    "Ballerina" The Next Chapter in the John Wick Universe

    Sam and Elijah break down everything we know about Ballerina, the latest installment in the world of John Wick.

  36. 15

    'The Irishman' Says Goodbye to the Mafia Genre

    Capping off our De Niro v Pacino series with Scorsese's love letter to mobster filmmaking and this generation of actors.

  37. 14

    'Heat' Is the Greatest Heist Film Ever Made

    THE DAY WE'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR

  38. 13

    'Casino' & The Case for Greatest Scorsese Film Ever

    For this episode we hop on the pod to discuss Casino, and whether or not it's the greatest of Scorsese's filmography.

  39. 12

    Reacting to A24's New Tim Robinson Comedy 'Friendship'

    For this episode we hop on the pod to talk about the new Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd-led comedy film.

  40. 11

    Watching 'Carlito's Way' for the First Time

    For this episode we discover the Scarface reunion between Pacino and De Palma in 'Carlito's Way'!

  41. 10

    The De Niro Stalker Slasher 'Cape Fear'

    We watch the 1991 crime thriller 'Cape Fear' for the first time!

  42. 9

    Should You Watch Movies on the Plane? | Debate Corner

    Our first ever mini-episode! Let's debate watching movies on the plane.

  43. 8

    'GoodFellas' w/ Eve & Way Too Many Pesci Impersonations

    We're joined by Eve to discuss the Scorsese gangster classic 'GoodFellas'!

  44. 7

    'Thunderbolts*' Is Marvel's Return to Form, w/ Candy!

    New guest Candy, our Marvel aficionado, hops on the pod to discuss Marvel's finale to Phase 5 - Thunderbolts*!

  45. 6

    'Once Upon a Time in America': Sergio Leone's 4-Hour Epic

    Sam & Elijah are in The Playroom to discuss the longest gangster epic ever made.

  46. 5

    Our Top 5 Most Anticipated Movies of 2025

    Looking at the upcoming slate for 2025, Seth and Elijah decide on their top 5 most anticipated to release!

  47. 4

    'Scarface' & Discussing the Best Al Pacino Performance

    Seth shows Sam and Elijah the Brian De Palma gangster saga 'Scarface'. Being one of the most quotable films of all time 'Scarface' is an iconic landmark in mafia filmmaking, and we ask - which is the best Al Pacino performance ever?

  48. 3

    Is 'Raging Bull' The Greatest Biopic of All Time?

    Seth is joined by Sam and Elijah to discuss their viewing of Raging Bull!

  49. 2

    'Parasite' Is A Masterpiece. Plus: What Is Goldfish Boys?

    Seth and Sam meet up to talk about 'Parasite' following a viewing of the re-release in theaters. Additionally, we discuss the goals of the pod.

  50. 1

    Revisiting 'Taxi Driver' w/ AJ - Our First Episode!

    The guys hop on the mic with our favorite philosophy major AJ to discuss the Martin Scorsese classic 'Taxi Driver'. We discuss our general thoughts on the film as Elijah and Sam have never seen it before.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A show where friends joke about movies. Weekly episodes feature longtime buddies Seth, Elijah, and Sam discussing films they can’t believe they haven’t seen (”The List of Shame”), reviewing new theater releases, and playing movie-themed games.

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