Podcast Like It's 1999

Meredith Blake (Los Angeles Times) joins us to discuss the Comedy Central cult classic STRANGERS WITH CANDY.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

David Iserson joins us in watching what may be the ultimate movie that doesn't exist, the 1999 adaptation of Kurt Vonneguts novel BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS.We talk about all the poorly adapted Vonnegut novels, a quick and easy way to fix the tone and cast, and why the movie fell out of the public conciousness.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Headwriter and showrunner on WILL & GRACE Jeff Greenstein joins us to talk about the strategy of sitcom timeslots, how the show's lead characters was not only head of its time, but ahead of our current time, and much more!Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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After countless moments of obsession on the podcast (and his Twitter feed), Phil finally gets his moment to wax poetic about BJORK, one of the most intriguing musical personas of a generation, with fellow music lover and actor Tom Mison.We discuss her groundbreaking 1999 music video for All is Full of love, the ways in which her identity is perceived as a bit, and the handful of misfires amongst a career of instant-classic albums.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writer Jihane Bousfiha Leads us on a conversation through Director Gregor Jordan’s debut film TWO HANDS. Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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It's not every day that we get to talk about the first film in a legendary career, which is why we brought in Kyle Buchanan (New York Times, Author of Blood Sweat and Chrome) to talk about Christopher Nolan's feature film debut, FOLLOWING.We discuss Nolan's crescendo into blockbuster madness, which choices in this film are pure Nolan, and compare them to the small scale scope that has been left behind, and compare the large scale directing style to other auteurs such as George Miller.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writer Esther Zuckerman joins us to talk about the HBO special that birthed a whole new genre of comedy television: LARRY DAVID: CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM.We talk about Larry David's fashion, everlasting attitude, and cultural importance. We also discuss his evolving legacy, the unbelievable cast of secondary characters brought on over time, and how it changed the game of low-budget comedy TV.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Clay Keller and Ryan Marker (Screen Drafts) join us for a trip down the surreal rabbit hole that is Stephan Elliot's EYE OF THE BEHOLDER.We discuss one of Ewan McGregor's worst performances, the wonky timeline, and the massive, unbridled swings that almost never hit.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we’re joined by Carrie Wittmer to dig into the oft forgotten, but critically praised Jane Austen adaptation MANSFIELD PARK.We discuss the modern style and takes of this interpretation, why this work has been adapted less than Austen’s other novels, and compare it to similar, more recent films such as Emma and Little Women. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Filmmaker Jessica Ellis joins the Podcast Like It’s five timers club, after being forced to watch the meandering crime thriller that is GOODBYE LOVER.We talk about the wave of subpar blue collar crime thrillers that has descended upon us here in the dredges of 1999, what makes a successful twist, and how this is the worst Ellen DeGeneres performance of the year.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tori Bravettia and Emma Fraser return to pop open the entertainment time capsule that is Permiere Magazine.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryan Cogman returns for one final conversation on the '99 episodes of ER. Through the episode GREAT EXPECTATIONS, we discuss the first appearance of Maura Tierney as Abby Lockhart, how the show dealt with the absence of George Clooney, and how it managed to stay afloat for the following ten years. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Were joined by Billy Ray Brewton and Amanda Smith to talk about the Kevin Costner baseball flick that time forgot, Sam Raimi's career outlier FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever wanted to listen to a grown man cuss out a nice cartoon boy for an hour straight? Well I have some good news for you! DOUG'S 1ST MOVIE with Teddy Bressman is out now!We talk about the original Nickelodeon trio, why this movie got bumped to a theatrical release, and why none of us have talked about Doug in over 20 years. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Resident gadget lover Emma Stefansky returns to the show as we FINALLY cover INSPECTOR GADGET.We talk about the history of movie studios adapting IP, Kenny shares his experience with Quibi and how it relates to what Disney was doing in the 90s, and we all try to figure out what our ideal Inspector Gadget pitch would be in 2022.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Phil and Kenny once again fly solo, for fear of losing friends if they had forced anyone to watch the one film that pins David Spade as a romantic lead, LOST & FOUND.We talk about David Spade's post SNL career, and why he never broke out as a leading man outside of films like Joe dirt. We also contemplate what could have been if this movie had Chris Farley playing co-lead as originally intended, and the lazy, meatless plot that drives this movie into obscurity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Phil and Kenny go guestless for a therapeutic trip to the town of MUMFORD.We talk about Touchstone's identity crisis in the 90s. Are these Disney movies? Are they raunchy comedies? Action flicks?! What's going on here?!? We also discuss Ebert's glowing 3/4 star review, the way this movie fights through its ineptitude to create something watchable, and the borderline inexplicable plot of this film.Podcast Like It's 2009: Patreon.com/podcastlikeitsTwitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeitsInstagram: instagram.com/podcastlikeitsReddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Natale returns to the podcast to talk about the state of adult cartoons in the 90s with FUTURAMA!We discuss the show as a whole, through the lens of the first two episodes. Mike breaks down why the existentialism of this show makes it work, while also commenting on it's relationship to Matt Groening and other cartoons of the time. Phil is forced to reckon with the subpar pilot that doesn't fall in line with the typical pilot structure. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.