One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez

For our ninety-seventh episode, we’re joined by everyone’s favorite psychologist, Dr. Jo (“Felicity Was Here” podcast), for the second installment in our two-part salute to the late Rob Reiner, focusing on his audio commentary (alongside another late great, Nora Ephron) for the platonic ideal rom-com: 1989’s “When Harry Met Sally…”. Among the things discussed: whether or not New York is a “Star Wars” planet, faking orgasms in front of one’s mother, comparisons to “Casablanca”, the magic of Barry Sonnenfeld, collaborations compared to an everything pizza, memorializing our bipolar princess Carrie Fisher, mastering the comedy cry, being fond of your depression, toting water bottles before it was cool, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Sunset Blvd.” (1950), “American Movie” (1999), and “Thunderbolts*” (2025) For 500 hours of exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our ninety-sixth episode, we’re joined by the great Ryan Verrill (“The Disc-Connected”) for the first installment in our two-part salute to the late Rob Reiner, focusing on the audio commentary for Reiner’s near-perfect 1984 directorial debut “This Is Spinal Tap”. Among the things discussed: deleted lip sore storylines, cheese rolling festivals, surprising comparisons to “Anchorman 2”, the drummer of Toto’s bizarre gardening accident, pruning hours of footage into a manageable 83 minute runtime, deconstructing filmmaking mystique, and so much more. This podcast goes to 11! Ryan’s Recommendations: “Sesame Street: Old School” (1969-1974), “Catch-22” (1970), and “Tron” (1982) For 500 hours of exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our ninety-fifth episode, we’re joined by author Ryan Estrada (“Banned Book Club”) for a discussion of Alexander Payne’s director’s commentary for his 1999 satirical masterpiece “Election”. Among the things discussed: casting actors for their braces, obsessions with circles and trash cans, the benefits of shooting a film in a functioning high school, connections to “Navajo Joe”, Payne ironically still not having seen “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”, how the film may have predicted the 2000 election, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Do the Right Thing” (1989), “Malcolm X” (1992), and “BlackKklansman” (2018) For 500 hours of exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our ninety-fourth episode, we’re welcoming one new member of the Three-Timers Club to discuss another. Yes, friend of the show Case Aiken (“Men of Steel” and “Another Pass” podcasts) joins us to discuss the son of Jor-El: Superman, specifically the one represented in James Gunn’s 2025 DC Universe reboot “Superman” (duh)! Among the things discussed: basing super dog (and very naughty boy) Krypto on the director’s own pup, ten-minute dialogue scenes in a four-quadrant superhero movie, being unfamiliar with key characters on purpose, wondering if the Super or the Man is more important, differences between Earth-2 and Earth-3, the influence of “Super Friends”, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Batman Returns” (1992), “Batman Beyond” (1999-2001), and “The Suicide Squad” (2021) For 500 hours of exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our ninety-third episode, we’re joined by friend of the show Dwight Hurst (“Broken Brain” podcast) for a discussion of the audio commentary for writer/director Vera Drew’s brilliant 2022 partially-autobiographical DC Comics satire “The People’s Joker”. Among the things discussed: the insufferable nature of Jared Leto, what Jesus has in common with Elvis, dedications to Joel Schumacher, using Cameo videos in your fictional narrative, genuine psychological analysis of the film’s themes, the greatness of “Xavier: Renegade Angel”, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “SCTV” (1976-1984), “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman” (1976-1977), and “Wonder Showzen” (2005-2006) For 500 hours of exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our ninety-second episode, we’re joined by Chris Haskell (“Punk Vacation” podcast) for a discussion of the audio commentary for Alejandro Jodorowsky’s audacious 1989 stunner “Santa Sangre”. Among the things discussed: avoiding being pinned down by genre, casting your children to exorcise your past demons, “Mystery Science Theater 3000” connections, the afterlife as one long orgasm, love for unique faces and body types, dangerous helicopter shots, love for Tod Browning’s masterpiece “Freaks”, Jodorowsky as a human Yoda, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Burden of Dreams” (1982), “Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse” (1991), and “Jodorowsky’s Dune” (2013) For 500 hours of exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our ninety-first episode, we’re joined for this special Valentine’s Day by girlfriend of the show Isabel Teran (“Hearsing Around” podcast) for an intimate, soft-spoken discussion of the romantic audio commentary for Cameron Crowe’s (yes, again) directorial debut: 1989’s “Say Anything…”. Among the things discussed: unhealthy adolescent relationships between boys and girls, uncomfortable revelations and emotional growth, casting John Cusack’s sister Joan as his on-camera sister, which character is responsible for the title, Ione Skye hanging out with Frank Zappa’s kids (leading to your wonky yet affable host actually singing a song from “Mystery Science Theater 3000”), and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “A Better Tomorrow II” (1987), “The Killer” (1989), and “Hard-Boiled” (1992) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our ninetieth episode, we’re joined by an actual medical professional, the great Dr. Jo (“Felicity Was Here” podcast) for a discussion of the audio commentary for Cameron Crowe’s divisive cover version of the motion picture “Abre Los Ojos”: 2001’s “Vanilla Sky”. Among the things discussed: the nefariousness of the Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations”, Cameron Diaz’s insistence on playing 27, Kurt Russell stepping back into the spotlight after an unofficial retirement, the connections between production design and the “Twilight” series, live musical accompaniment, mid-commentary phone calls, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Brain Damage” (1988), “Unsane” (2018), “The Uncool” by Cameron Crowe (2025) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our eighty-ninth episode, we’re joined by friend of the show and the newest member of the Three Timers Club: Phillip Iscove (“Podcast Like It’s the 2000s”, “Sleepy Hollow”) for a discussion of the actors’ audio commentary for the most recent Best Picture Academy Award winner: Sean Baker’s 2024 film “Anora”. Among the things discussed: Safdie versus Safdie, Tarantino versus Dano, how sweet and soft-spoken Mikey Madison is when not being set on fire, Russian actor names that are hard to pronounce, the uncertainty of the 2024 Oscar season, comparisons to “Pretty Woman”, the stigma of sex work in the 21st century, your wonky yet affable host’s choice of THC intake, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015), “Logan” (2017), and “Nightmare Alley” (2021) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our eighty-eighth episode, we’re joined by friend of the show and newly-minted Three Timers Club member Tom Lorenzo (“You’re Missing Out” podcast) for a discussion of the star-studded audio commentary for Sergio Leone’s magnum opus, the 1968 spaghetti western “Once Upon a Time in the West”. Among the things discussed: grungy close-ups and epic wide shots, homages in “Back to the Future”, giving Dario Argento his training wheels, Leone’s place in the cinematic canon, the plusses and minuses of Kino Lorber’s film noir box-sets, Harmonica: the real man with no name, sound as music, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “21 Jump Street” (2012), “22 Jump Street” (2014), and “The Lego Batman Movie” (2017) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our eighty-seventh episode, we’re joined once again by the great Alonso Duralde (“Maximum Film” podcast, “Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas”) to discuss the audio commentary for Paul Feig’s festive dramedy (with a twist!): 2019’s “Last Christmas”. Among the things discussed: the pro’s and con’s of making a George Michael jukebox musical, the sexist horrors of demographics, dealing with bad reviews by drinking gin on mic, a twist so literal that even trailers can’t hide it, the insidious CW streaming platform, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Die Hard” (1988), “The Holdovers” (2023), and “Eephus” (2024) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

Everything is awesome! For our eighty-sixth episode, we’re joined once again by friend of the show Michael Marquis Albright (Down in Front) for a discussion of the audio commentary for the beloved 2014 animated film (now celebrating its 11th anniversary, just imagine!) “The Lego Movie”. Among the things discussed: comparisons to “Barbie”, getting screenplay props from Robert McKee, misguided endorsements from Glenn Beck, how the kinetic style leads naturally into “Spider-Verse”, whether anyone involved with the commentary has actually listened to a commentary, pigs exploding into sausages, and so much more. Just don’t step on this movie with bare feet. Hurts like hell. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Godzilla vs. Biollante” (1989), “Godzilla 2000” (1999), and “Godzilla Minus One” (2023) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our eighty-fifth episode, we’re joined once again by one of my best friends and the newest inductee into the Three Timer’s Club: Nicki, from the YouTube series “Trivial Theater”, for a discussion of the audio commentar(ies) for your wonky yet affable host’s favorite film of 2024 (according to when it was greatly available): Mike Cheslik’s “Hundreds of Beavers”. Among the things discussed: the lost art of parody promotional posters, making the most of 2020 quarantine by going out in the snow and doing something insane, why directors who make snowbound comedies record inebriated commentaries (two in this case), Looney Tunes and Buster Keaton influences, the origins of two new catch phrases, and so much more. Oh, and try out the free streaming service Hoopla. Support your local library. Ryan’s Recommendations: “The Wire” (2002-2008), “Deadwood” (2004-2006), and “East Bound & Down” (2009-2013) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

Since today marks the 39th anniversary of the death of legendary voice actor Paul Frees, I’ve decided to pull this episode of The Coolness Chronicles (my first podcast) from behind the exclusive Patreon paywall covering the man’s entire staggering career. It’s one of the earliest episodes I ever published, and therefore it’s incredibly important to me. Not familiar with the name Paul Frees? After 90 minutes of my nonsense, you will be. For more exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast  Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network  Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our eighty-fourth episode, we’re joined by Rachel Bellwoar (“The Physical Media Advocate”) for a discussion of the audio commentary for future Marvel director Peyton Reed’s feature directorial debut, 2000’s cheerleader comedy “Bring It On”. Among the things discussed: Reed’s aborted Fantastic Four movie, respecting cheerleaders as athletes, embracing and subverting high school movie cliches, whether or not Jesse Bradford was cool enough to like The Clash, various “Buffy” connections, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Rosemary’s Baby” (1968), “Macbeth” (1971), and “Chinatown” (1974) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our eighty-third episode, we’re joined once again by my friend and "Reels of Justice" co-host Dylan J. Schlender for a discussion of biographer Walter Chaw’s commentary for Walter Hill’s influential 1979 action classic “The Warriors”. Amongst the things discussed: the ill-advised director’s cut (seriously, we talk about it A LOT), David Patrick Kelly’s improvisation of the iconic Coke bottle scene, references to “I Love the ‘70s”, Hill’s examination of masculinity and identity, parallels to stories of Ancient Greece, and so much more. Can you dig it?! Ryan’s Recommendations: “Night of the Living Dead” (1968), “Dawn of the Dead” (1978), and “Day of the Dead” (1985) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our eighty-second episode, we’re joined by comedian, actress, and filmmaker Anastasia Washington (“Gaslighter”) for a discussion of the audio commentary for Jordan Peele’s astonishing debut film: 2017’s “Get Out”. Amongst the things discussed: being biracial in modern times, shaving cream as foreshadowing, making the most of a 23 day shoot, the metaphor of the Sunken Place (also known as teacupping?), the sheer volume of references in the opening scene, Allison Williams’ versatility as a genre film actor, that spooky glass of milk, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “The Circus” (1928), “City Lights” (1931), and “Monsieur Verdoux” (1947) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our eighty-first episode, we’re amazingly joined by the great Brian Saur (“Just the Discs” and “Pure Cinema Podcast”) for a discussion of the audio commentary for Richard C. Sarafian’s car-go-fast 1971 classic “Vanishing Point”. We discuss the enigma that is Kowalski, the late Gene Hackman almost driving the iconic white Dodge Challenger, the trauma inflicted by the existence of Noovie, inspired triple features, the hero car stolen by a sex worker named Misty, alternate offensive names for the Super Soul character, whether or not Sarafian is accidentally the American Michelangelo Antonioni, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “The Freshman” (1925), “The Kid Brother” (1927), and “Speedy” (1928) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

Considering I have now officially been podcasting for seven years, I decided to celebrate with a look to you, the listener, and any questions you have from me. Sure, we’ve done Q & A’s in the past, but have they been this long? I don’t think so! Amongst the questions asked: favorite episodes, favorite albums, what books your wonky yet affable host keeps in his trunk, the recent New York Times film poll (I cheated and voted twice!), the Criterion Closet, remakes that are better than the original, why film noir needs idiots, and so much more. For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our seventy-ninth episode, we’re joined by friend of the show Hunter Robinson (“Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys” podcast) for a discussion of historian Stephen Prince’s audio commentary for Sergio Corbucci’s classic 1966 spaghetti western “Django” (fully chained). We discuss preferred aspect ratios, the chain of cinematic theft between America, Japan, and Italy, shooting in the winter and being denied snow, an ear-slicing scene that one-ups Quentin Tarantino’s rip-off in “Reservoir Dogs”, whether or not Steven Spielberg studied Corbucci for his spatial geography, the surprising fact that Italian Neo-Realism only lasted eight years, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “The Killing” (1956), “Paths of Glory” (1957), and “Barry Lyndon” (1975) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our seventy-eighth episode, we’re joined by Jason Kleeberg (“Force Five” podcast) for a discussion of the Quentin Tarantino-enhanced audio commentary for a lighthearted 2005 comedy: “Daltry Calhoun”. Amongst the things discussed? The director’s familial connection to Charles Bronson, 15-year-old Sophie Traub’s terrific performance, trying to get the word “c*ck” into a PG-13 film, Tarantino possibly being inspired to make “Django Unchained” after visiting a Tennessee plantation shooting location, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Duck Soup” (1933), “A Night at the Opera” (1935), and “A Day at the Races” (1937) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/networkTheme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

Since the new “Naked Gun” requel (reboot + sequel, duh) hits theaters on Friday, I decided to pull this episode of The Shirley Chronicles (my last podcast) from behind the exclusive Patreon paywall all about the original trilogy. Here’s how I introduced it when it was but a wee little podcaster: *Hear me out: what if "Police Squad!" was a movie? Better yet, what if it was THREE movies?That's right, it's finally time to discuss the "Naked Gun" trilogy with special guest Mike White (“The Projection Booth” podcast)!It’s a tale that involves lovingly recycled jokes, sensory-induced hypnosis, leaning into farce, and even a select amount of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Join your wonky yet affable host!* For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our seventy-seventh episode, commentary participant and film writer Michelle Kisner returns to discuss both audio commentaries for another Edgar Wright film: 2017’s carsical (a musical with cars, duh) “Baby Driver”. Among the things discussed? Love for Beck’s “Midnite Vultures”, director of photography Bill Pope’s criticism of The Damned, Walter Hill’s cameo, Jon Bernthal’s commitment to shooting his mere two scenes, shared issues with tinnitus, the iPod revolution, connections to “Guardians of the Galaxy”, Prince’s last concert, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Soul” (2020), “Luca” (2021), and “Turning Red” (2022)Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/networkFor exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our seventy-sixth episode, it’s our biggest episode ever when Tom Lorenzo (“You’re Missing Out” podcast) finally returns to discuss the academic audio commentary for his favorite film: Sergio Leone’s 1966 spaghetti western opera “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”. Amongst the things discussed? The magic of having Ennio Morricone’s score on set, childhood awareness of the lack of lip-sync, the connections between Tuco and Paulie from “Rocky”, Clint Eastwood taking home a salary that exceeded the amount of gold he steals in the film, casting Eli Wallach as a Mexican, flies on set made more vibrant in 4K, learning when every actor and/or crew member died, the question of whether or not The Man with No Name Trilogy is actually a trilogy, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Room to Dream” by David Lynch and Kristine McKenna (2018), “Hollywood Pride” by Alonso Duralde (2024), and “But Have You Read the Book?” by Kristen Lopez (2023) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our seventy-fifth episode, the great Tim Mather (VHS Gore Store) returns for an analysis of the audio commentaries for Ti West’s 2009 ‘80s-tastic demonic thriller “The House of the Devil”. Amongst the things discussed? The shifting IMAX ratio for “Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning”, co-star Mary Woronov’s impressive roster of film credits, the beauty of high-waisted jeans, eating pizza with “Barbie” director (and star of “Greenberg” apparently) Greta Gerwig, VHS as the embryonic DVR, CandIce Bergen’s rumored romance with A.I., and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Se7en” (1995), “Panic Room” (2002), and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (2008) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our seventy-fourth episode, it’s a lovely occasion as we’re joined by a fellow Ryan (Ryan Hive Rise!), host of the New World Pictures Podcast, for a discussion of Roger Corman and John Sayles’s audio commentary for their 1980 cult classic “Battle Beyond the Stars”. There’s so much to cover, what with the mothership with literal bosoms, spaceships unfortunately emblazoned with Confederate flags, stealing equally from the Stars (both Wars and Trek), exactly how much work James Cameron did as the art director, reusing music and visual effects for countless films the Corman way, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Coffy” (1973), “Foxy Brown” (1974), and “Switchblade Sisters” (1975) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our seventy-third episode, it’s a conversation literally years in the making when Em from the hit podcast Verbal Diorama joins us for a discussion of Joss Whedon’s director’s commentary for his 2005 theatrical space western “Serenity”. Amongst the things discussed: safety in space, the delightful resourcefulness of Kaylee Frye, Whedon apologizing for shooting a shirtless Nathan Fillion above the clavicle, some opposing views on “Doublemeat Palace”, unmemorable theme park excursions, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “M*A*S*H” (1970), “The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!” (1988), and “Galaxy Quest” (1999) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

This is how we win. For our seventy-second episode, we’re joined once again by Phillip Iscove (“Sleepy Hollow”, “Podcast Like It’s the 2000s”) for a discussion of the commentary for the anxiety-inducing Safdie Brothers follow-up to their masterpiece “Good Time”: 2019’s “Uncut Gems”. We discuss the contemporary themes relating to Jewish identity, phenomenal performances from non-acting athletes, audiences rooting for a character who refuses to make the right decisions, verisimilitude in casting, how brothers can argue over something as trivial as a commentary, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Rushmore” (1998), “The Royal Tenenbaums” (2001), and “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” (2004) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our seventy-first episode, we’re joined by author, critic, and podcast superstar Alonso Duralde (“Hollywood Pride”, “Maximum Film”) for a discussion of the only commentary from renowned Spanish auteur Pedro Almodovar, on his 2002 Oscar-winning film “Talk to Her”. Amongst the things discussed: symbolic lava lamps, an X-rated take on “The Incredible Shrinking Man”, alternate (better?) titles, the Spanish word for ‘bullfighter’, the crucial use of curtains to connect to Almodovar’s previous film, your host’s inability to conjure a proper Spanish accent, and so much more. Recommendations: “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown” (1988), “Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!” (1989), and “All About My Mother” (1999) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our seventieth episode, girlfriend of the podcast Isabel Teran returns as the newest member of the Three-Timers Club to discuss Tim Burton’s audio commentary for his 36-years-later sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”. Amongst the things discussed: fearing the Cowboy from “Mulholland Drive”, Winona Ryder’s transformative hairdo in “Edward Scissorhands”, the potential of a stop-motion “Mars Attacks”, how to secure a PG-13 rating with graphic intestines, the voice artist behind Babyjuice, sharing a love of physical media with murderous spirits, and Bob. Everyone loves Bob. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Ocean’s Twelve” (2004), “Life During Wartime” (2009), and “Mission: Impossible—Ghost Protocol” (2011) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our sixty-ninth episode (nice), join new host Ben Haslar for a discussion of the audio commentary for Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” Trilogy, specifically the first installment, “The Fellowship of the Ring”, with special guest Ryan Luis Rodriguez (“Reels of Justice” podcast). If any of this sounds unusual, please note the release date. Ben’s Recommendations: Universal Monsters Collection (1931-1956), and “Daimajin” Trilogy (1966), and “Zatoichi the Blind Swordsman” (1962-1973) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our sixty-eighth episode, we’re joined by Vinegar Syndrome’s Justin LaLiberty for a discussion of a commentary. Literally. Nothing about the movie, just the commentary, for Edgar Wright’s 2007 masterpiece “Hot Fuzz” featuring Special Guest Quentin Tarantino. We discuss Ruggero Deodato motorcycle chases, a sincere abiding love for “Bad Boys II” and “Point Break”, the injustice of ranking “Devil Doll” above “Magic”, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Disco Godfather” (1979), “Blood Hook” (1987), and “Tammy and the T-Rex” (1994) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our sixty-seventh episode, we’re joined by film critic and commentary participant Michelle Kisner (The Movie Sleuth) for a discussion of the audio commentary for the now two-decade-old cult phenomenon “Shaun of the Dead” from writer/director Edgar Wright and writer/star Simon Pegg. Amongst the things discussed: why any future filmmakers using Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now” owe Wright royalties, subverting and encouraging zombie movie tropes, male scratching foley work, blood-related continuity errors, the ethics of directors revising their previous works for 4K, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Phase IV” (1974), “Halloween III: Season of the Witch” (1982), and “WNUF Halloween Special” (2013) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our sixty-sixth episode, we’re joined by Tim Mather (VHS Gore Store) for a discussion of critics (and one Ryan Luis Rodriguez’s heroes) Drew McWeeny and Eric Vespe’s audio commentary for the legendary Joe Dante’s unsung 1993 masterpiece “Matinee”. Amongst the things discussed: the irreplaceable magic of 35mm, the imposing nature of John Sayles, a love of “The Last Drive-In”, nostalgic looks at “Famous Monsters of Filmland”, the adorable hucksterism of William Castle, the ‘90s attempt to reboot the Universal Monsters, where you may be able to locate “The Movie Orgy”, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Rabbit of Seville” (1950), “You Ought to Be in Pictures” (1940), and “The Big Snooze” (1946) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our sixty-fifth episode, we’re joined by Emily Nesbitt (the Grace Kelly Archives on Twitter) for a mini-discussion of Dr. Drew Casper’s audio commentary for Alfred Hitchcock’s dazzling 1955 romance “To Catch a Thief”. Amongst the things discussed: setting the record straight on Grace Kelly’s princessdom, how to kiss for twenty hours without contracting mono, Casper’s conspiratorial whisper, the alluring phrase “ice that melts”, why anyone would want to jump Cary Grant’s bones even at an advanced age, the technological process behind VistaVision, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Dial M for Murder” (1954), “Vertigo” (1958), “North by Northwest” (1959), and “Psycho” (1960) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our sixty-fourth episode, we’re finally joined by “Reels of Justice” co-host Dylan J. Schlender for a discussion of the late Harold Ramis and Ivan Reitman’s classic commentary for a film near and dear to his heart: 1984’s “Ghostbusters”. Amongst the things discussed: the debate of pan & scan versus letterboxed, growing up cartoon-obsessed despite being too young to watch the source material, the possible neurodivergence of Ramis’ character, Dan Aykroyd’s legendary $300-million-dollar draft, whether or not Bill Murray works best under Wes Anderson’s boot, identifying the golden age of “The Simpsons”, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Gremlins” (1984), “Aliens” (1986), and “Ghostbusters” (2016) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our sixty-third episode, we’re joined by film historian and commentary producer Will Dodson for a discussion of the audio commentary for Fred Zinnemann’s landmark 1952 real-time western “High Noon”. Amongst the things discussed: Gary Cooper’s legendary extramarital streak, trains running over cameras, the world-destroying HUAC hearings, Lee Van Cleef’s past as an accountant, lettuce farmer film financiers, the possible secret origin of the Wilhelm Scream, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (1937), “Fantasia” (1940), and “Cinderella” (1950) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our sixty-second episode, we’re amazingly joined by Phillip Iscove (“Podcast Like It’s the 2000s”) for a discussion of the audio commentary for the beloved 1987 family classic “The Princess Bride”, as told by director Rob Reiner, screenwriter William Goldman, and actors Billy Crystal and former angel Peter Falk. Much is discussed, from Goldman’s notorious cantankerousness, Reiner’s once-spotless batting average, Quibi adaptations, the Deadpool-ification of modern cinema, and, of course, Wow Platinum. As you wish. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Late Spring” (1949), “Tokyo Story” (1953), and “An Autumn Afternoon” (1962) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our sixty-first episode, we’re joined by the great Tom Lorenzo (“You’re Missing Out” podcast) for a discussion of the audio commentary for the 1974 proto-slasher “Black Christmas”, as told by director Bob Clark. Much is covered, from connections to “Mitchell”, “SCTV” and “Saturday Night Live”, confusion over whether camerawork is subjective or objective, Clark’s suspicious connection to John Carpenter’s “Halloween”, and more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Twin Peaks” (1990-1991), “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me” (1992), and “Twin Peaks: The Return” (2017) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our sixtieth episode, we’re joined by “Screen Drafts” host Clay Keller for a discussion of the audio commentary for the late Peter Bogdanovich’s still-timely 1968 feature directorial debut “Targets”, starring (over a five day period) the legendary Boris Karloff. We discuss the lack of drive-ins in Minnesota, that time Roger Corman threw a hissy fit over spending $250, the secret screenwriter of the film, the difference between Charles Whitman and Charles Starkweather, Bogdanovich’s place in the New Hollywood pantheon, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Murders in the Rue Morgue” (1932), “The Lady from Shanghai” (1948), and “The Last Picture Show” (1971) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our fifty-ninth episode, fan favorite friend of the show Mike Natale (“You’re Missing Out” podcast) returns for the third time for our biggest episode ever (again)! The subject at hand? Francis Ford Coppola’s audio commentary for the director’s cut of his biggest box-office bomb and secret success: 1982’s “One from the Heart”. Much is discussed: auteurist blank checks, the relative success of “Joker”, electronic cinema, how to make a musical where no one sings, the appeal of Jennifer Aniston and so much more! Ryan’s Recommendations: “An American in Paris” (1951), “Singin’ in the Rain” (1952), and “It’s Always Fair Weather” (1955) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our spooooooky fifty-eighth episode, we’re joined once again by friend of the show Jason Shawhan (“Fearless Pretender” podcast) for a prequel of sorts to our “The Monster Squad” episode: Fred Dekker’s directorial debut, 1986’s “Night of the Creeps”. Much will be discussed, from the merits of the director’s cut to the awesomeness of Tom Atkins, and your wonky yet affable host will never fail to call the titular creeps slugs. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Nosferatu the Vampyre” (1979), “The Slumber Party Massacre” (1982), and “Nope” (2022) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our spooooooky fifty-seventh episode, we’re joined once again by writer/comedian Kandice Martellaro (“Don’t Bring It In”, “Hanging with Dr. Z”) for a discussion of her favorite film, stop-motion house Laika’s very first production, 2009’s “Coraline”, as told through its audio commentary from director Henry Selick. Crawl into the frilly blue tunnel with us. Ryan’s Recommendations: “ParaNorman” (2012), “The Boxtrolls” (2014), and “Kubo and the Two Strings” (2016) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our spooooooky fifty-sixth episode, we’re joined once again by friend of the show Nathaniel Jonsson (“At the Devil’s Ball” podcast) for a discussion of a forgotten James Whale horror-comedy from 1932 starring the iconic Boris Karloff: “The Old Dark House”. Prepare to learn exactly when every single actor kicked the bucket, because the guy recording the audio commentary never misses an opportunity to point it out!Ryan’s Recommendations: “Scarface” (1932), “Cat People” (1942), and “Arsenic and Old Lace” (1944) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our fifty-fifth episode, we’re joined by David Rosen (“Piecing It Together” podcast) for a discussion of the audio commentary for a full-fledged cult classic: Adam Resnick’s 1994 nautical box-office bomb “Cabin Boy”. Half pod, half cast, equals one complete podcast.  Ryan’s Recommendations: “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” (1985), “Beetlejuice” (1988), and “The Flintstones” (1994)  For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast  Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our fifty-fourth episode, we’re joined by Graham Skipper (“The Lonely Man with the Ghost Machine”) for a discussion of Dr. Brian Cox’s audio commentary for Danny Boyle’s 2007 science-fiction thriller “Sunshine”. If you like your movie podcasts to dabble in physics (the fun kind!), you won’t want to miss this one. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Trainspotting” (1996), “Steve Jobs” (2015), and “T2 Trainspotting” (2017) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our fifty-third episode, we’re joined by friend of the show Robert Yaniz Jr. (Crooked Table, “Franchise Detours” podcast) for a discussion of the audio commentary for Fred Dekker’s 1987 Universal Monsters remix (but for kids!) “The Monster Squad”. One thing those Universal Monsters movies never dared to show though? Wolf Man’s got nards.Ryan’s Recommendations: “The Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954), “An American Werewolf in London” (1981), and “Contagion” (2011)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcastTheme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker. Support the Show.

For our fifty-second episode, we’re joined by friend of the show Nicki from Trivial Theater on YouTube for a discussion of the chaotic inebriated commentary for “South Park” creator Trey Parker’s Troma-tastic directorial debut: 1993’s “Cannibal! The Musical”. The sky is blue and all the leaves are green/The sun’s as warm as a baked potato/We think we know precisely what we mean/When we say it’s a shpadoinkle podcast!Ryan’s Recommendations: “Orgazmo” (1997), “South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut” (1999), and “Team America: World Police” (2004)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcastTheme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker. Support the Show.

For our fifty-first episode, podcast emperor Jason Soto (Rabbit Hole Podcasts) joins the show for a discussion of the original Chuck with whom you won’t want to f**k: 1988’s “Child’s Play”, as told through series creator Don Mancini’s commentary. Does this franchise deserve to be seven films deep? Just how integral to its success is Brad Dourif? How did they make the leap to television? There’s a lot to address and we do our best.Ryan’s Recommendations: “Psycho II” (1983), “Fright Night” (1985), and “The Lego Movie” (2014)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcastTheme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker. Support the Show.

We did it! We reached fifty episodes! We’re officially a toddler in podcast years! For this episode, friend of the show Case Aiken (“Men of Steel”, “Another Pass”) returns to discuss the commentary for the 1966 “Batman” feature film, as told by stars Adam West and Burt Ward. Is bombing ducks instead of nuns ethical? Did you realize the villains were featured in bizarre tilted frames because they’re *crooked*? What is the connection between Batman ’66 and the serials of the ‘40s? All these questions will be answered and more.Ryan’s Recommendations: “The American Friend” (1977), “Paris, Texas” (1984), and “Repo Man” (1984)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcastTheme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker. Support the Show.