Thu, 12 June 2025
The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" have returned with the long-awaited follow-up where they are pitching in real-time a fleshed out new movie project based upon "White House Down" and the time loop movie, "Arq." It's presidential action with a time loop twist. It's nice to be back to being creative during these... trying times. Available on Spotify and Apple Episode 429 includes: -So... what have we been up to lately then? -The guys have a new YouTube pop-culture essay channel that you can view here. The guys continue a discussion over the ownership of art and interpretation begun from Nate's "Donnie Darko" video. -Ben and Nate discuss the new James Gunn "Superman" trailer as wel as what their hopes are for this big new introduction of thi classic hero. -Switch the Pitch -- "White House Down" Meets Arq" -The guys spend the next almost-hour pitching a fun and politically relevant sci-fi action movie where the new president is thrust into action to save the country from the previous administration and its cronies. |
Wed, 7 May 2025
The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" have returned from their slumber to discuss several 2025 movies they have seen in the first few months of the year, as well as a handful of late releases from the previous year. the guys discuss the dumpster-fire of current events as well as changes going forward with the pdocast both in format and direction. Stay tuned for an actual Switch the Pitch for their intended creative writing project target, which you'll have to discover by the end of the episode. Also, enjoy the sounds of Nate's baby and his commentary throughout and general enjoyment listenign to the sound of his own voice. Available on Apple and Spotify Episode 428 includes: -The new "Captain America: Brave New World" isn't very new or brave. -Nate sings the praises of "The Gorge" and not so much "The Electric State." -The guys enoyed Bong Joon-ho's "Mickey 17" with some reservations, especially with the Trumpy stuff. -Nate's two favorite movies of 2025 so far are "The Monkey" and "The Companion." -The guys actually defend "A Mincraft Movie" as one of the more fun movies of the year. -Stay tuned for the next episode as the guys go through a series of pitch combos to land on a project to pitch.
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Wed, 9 April 2025
It's been a hile since the "Dirty Sons of Pitches" recorded due to some perosnal reasons that the guys will explain on this newest podcast. For the first time in 5 years, Ben and Nate are actually recording together in person, and they've gathered back together to list their top ten worst movies of 2024. Along the way, do what gives you joy as the world becomes an even warmer dumpster fire, people. Available on Apple and Spotify |
Sat, 5 April 2025
It's been a hile since the "Dirty Sons of Pitches" recorded due to some perosnal reasons that the guys will explain on this newest podcast. For the first time in 5 years, Ben and Nate are actually recording together in person, and they've gathered back together to list their top ten best movies of 2024. Stay tuned for the upcoming Worst Films of 2024, and perhaps some formatting changes to the podcast. Along the way, do what gives you joy as the world becomes an even warmer dumpster fire, people. Available on Apple and Spotify |
Sun, 5 January 2025
The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" are back with asuper-sized episode and some major personal updates as well as a conclusion for their latest series watching and discussing anthology films. For this final edition, the guys chat 1995's indie movie anthology, "Four Rooms," with four different segments directed by a different director, including the likes of Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino. What's next? Stay tuned. Available on Spotify and Apple Episode 425 includes: -Some major life news relating to the podcast -- R.i.P. Nate's father, beloved co-star of the "My Dad & the Movies" podcast series that they've recorded since 2022. Tears will be shed. -Some quick thoughts on the new teaser trailer for James Gunn's Superman and what it could mean going forward for the new DC cinematic universe. -Nate blasts through plenty of recently seen movies like "Babygirl," "The Brutalist," "Red One," "Smile 2," "Nosferatu," "Conclave," "Juror #2," "Nickel Boys," and even more. -Ben shares his thoughts on big new releases such as "Kraven the Hunter," "Moana 2," and "Sonic 3." -The Anthologist -- "Four Rooms" (1995) -The guys bring this latest series to an end with a discussion over the nature of anthology films, where they can go wrong, their lasting appeal, whether realized or not, and how it relates to 1995's "Four Rooms," a 90s indie film scene anthology held together by gratuitous boobs, excessive bravado, and one of the craziest Tim Roth performances you'll ever see as a bellhop trading New Year's Eve misadventures. |
