Best Michael Loftus Podcasts (2025)

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Michael Mann & Heat (1995) featuring Jamie Loftus 1:35:44

24d ago1:35:44

1:35:44

On this week’s hot episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey discuss the work of director Michael Mann and the 1995 classic HEAT. Plus, for their “My Area of Expertise” segment, they are joined by the incredible Jamie Loftus (The Bechdel Cast) to discuss the pivotal JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (1973). Follow, rate, and review Dear M…

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881. Inside Dads: Red Dawn, and Other Teen Action Dramas 1:08:16

1d ago1:08:16

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Our limited series with co-hosts Abe Epperson and David Bell digs deep into the internet meme of the “dad movie.” We can all probably name a dad movie, but can we isolate the tropes that really make this a bona fide film genre? Let’s find out!Features:Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.socialDavid Bell: https://bsky.app/profile/movi…

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July 4th insanity, some Big Beautiful Bill B.S. and Moon bath rules! 39:45

2d ago39:45

39:45

Happy American Pride Month! It's almost July 4th, and we're here for all the Independence Day fun! Plus, what's the back and forth on the Big Beautiful Bil all about? All this and more is one click away, my friends! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Pee-wee Herman Part 1 with Jamie Loftus 1:08:11

3d ago1:08:11

1:08:11

What’s today’s secret word? Paul Reubens spent years bringing to life one of America’s most beloved characters, Pee-wee Herman, an icon of joy for weirdos of all ages. In the first of this two part series, Pee-wee superfan-turned-historian Jamie Loftus lets us into the playhouse for a journey through Paul’s early life and art school days, his colla…

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I Could Never Be Your Woman with Karen Chee 2:23:06

5d ago2:23:06

2:23:06

Michelle Pfeiffer stars as Amy Heckerling and Paul Rudd stars as ????? in a totally normal movie that might actually be a voodoo curse made against Amy’s enemies. Oh, also Saorise Ronan makes her FILM DEBUT. What a picture! The incomparable Karen Chee joins us to talk about 2007’s I Could Never Be Your Woman, a movie that was financed by a French s…

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Bunker Busters on Iran, No Kings 2.0 and No Panty Day! 39:47

9d ago39:47

39:47

What a wild week for a show! Holy cow! Welcome to an action-packed episode of The Loftus Party podcast with Michael Loftus! There's big news coming out of Iran. Lots of boom booms and bunkers being busted. (There might be a Chris Walken impression as we read Trump social media posts) We also have to talk about Jose Paducah and his lame publicity st…

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Nineties Camp Movies & Heavyweights (1995) 1:31:01

10d ago1:31:01

1:31:01

On this week’s outdoorsy episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey discuss nineties camp movies and the 1995 “classic” HEAVYWEIGHTS. Plus, our hosts bear their souls and confess their “Film Regrets.” Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram: @dearmoviesiloveyo…

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28 Years Later 2:53:59

12d ago2:53:59

2:53:59

Blank Check is going back to the British Isles with Danny Boyle, Alex Garland, and one extraordinarily well-endowed zombie this week as they discuss 28 Years Later. This movie has so much to love in it – wet bones, third-act Ralph Fiennes, Jodie Comer doing a thing, the Angel of the North, Teletubbies, the aforementioned well-endowed zombies, mind-…

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878. See You Space Podboys - Session #11: Toys in the Attic 45:04

12d ago45:04

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Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about session #11, Toys in the Attic. It’s the slime monster one. 3, 2, 1. Let’s jam.Features:Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.socialSupport Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://w…

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876. Frame Rate: Alien (1979) (Feat. David Bell) 58:30

15d ago58:30

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A classic movie bean pod. This time around David Bell joins the conversation where the beans discuss the legacy, maneuvers, and storytelling of the OG Alien. We decided to do this after we all had contentious thoughts on Alien:Romulus. So consider this round two! Facehug!Features:David Bell: https://bsky.app/profile/moviehooligan.bsky.socialMichael…

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When reality hits back it’s hilarious. Plus: holiday weekends and sex appeal. 45:53

16d ago45:53

45:53

It's a big, big episode of The Loftus Party podcast with Michael Loftus! So many huge stories to cover and idiots to make fun of! There were protests and holidays and some really disturbing events up in Tim Walz country. What the heck is up with that? Of course we have thoughts on Father's Day, Greta Thunberg hilariousness, Hollywood and a fun Slut…

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Southern Gothic & Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) 1:22:01

17d ago1:22:01

1:22:01

On this week’s sultry episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey discuss Southern Gothic films and the superb CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF (1958). Plus, our fearless duo offers their sage wisdom in their “Film Advice” segment. Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram:…

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Loser with Chandler Levack 2:34:18

19d ago2:34:18

2:34:18

The song. The hat. The…casual date rape?!!? In what should have been Amy Heckerling’s “blank check” after the success of Clueless, 2000’s Loser is a real LOSER. Filmmaker Chandler Levack joins us to chat about this technically-not-a-remake-of-The-Apartment “comedy” that gets college surprisingly wrong. Come for the Wheatus talk, stay for the in-dep…

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873. I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours: Your “Bumming Out the Room” Movie 1:10:10

22d ago1:10:10

1:10:10

The hosts each bring a film that they love but is tough to just sit down and watch.Email us suggestions for episodes at [email protected]. We’ll be sending out a poll for the next episode soon!Features: Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.socialMaggie Mae Fish: https://bsky.app/profile/maggiemaefish.bsky.socialSupport Small Beans an…

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The Hitler Diaries with Adrian Daub 1:24:40

22d ago1:24:40

1:24:40

What happens when you’re just a little too good at forging the diaries of Adolf Hitler? And why did so many people want to read them? In 1983, the West German news magazine Stern bought sixty volumes of forged journals and held a press conference to announce their publication. This week, Adrian Daub of podcasts In Bed With the Right and The Feminis…

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LA Riots, Government on Diets. And Moon Baths? Let’s try it! 47:51

23d ago47:51

47:51

It with great enthusiasm that we bring you The Loftus Party podcast episode 490! Here's what your host, Michael Loftus has on tap for you this week: The season of riots is here again for LA. This time they say it's about deportations, but we will dig in a bit farther and have some laughs. There is a new sheriff in town, baby! It's not Gavin Newsom …

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Clueless with Heidi Gardner 2:38:42

26d ago2:38:42

2:38:42

Okay, so you’re probably going, “Is this like a Noxzema commercial or what?” But seriously, this is actually a way normal podcast about one of David Sims’ favorite movies! SNL’s Heidi Gardner (a total betty) joins us to talk about Amy Heckerling’s beloved Jane Austen adaptation, and we’re rolling with the homies. Join us for Alicia Silverstone and …

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872. Escape from the Multicurse: Solaris (1972) 59:27

26d ago59:27

59:27

Our three co-hosts are stuck in the multiverse and need to get back to their home universe. Clearly, the only way to do that is to explore our cultural obsession with multiverses, alternate timelines and parallel worlds, and tie it all into a conversation about post-modern art, pop culture, and the lessons these stories teach us. Also, each episode…

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870. Kings of King: Cat’s Eye 1:08:13

29d ago1:08:13

1:08:13

This episode covers 1985’s Cat’s Eye, an anthology of three stories: “Quitters, Inc,” “The Ledge,” and “General.” Two stories about humans being horrible and one story about a tiny goober being horrible. Michael and Abe are there. You’re there. It’s the podcast.Features:Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: h…

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Las Vegas, Bono, Cory Booker and Pride month are all bonkers 40:25

1M ago40:25

40:25

The Loftus Party podcast coming to you from Las Vegas this week! Michael Loftus is doing a bunch of shows, but the podcast has to happen! This week, we're dipping into Vegas insanity with coverage of Bono going bonkers on Rogan. Cory Booker and his disturbing salute. And what's bigger than Pride month? Slut month! It's coming up in July. We gotta g…

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Prince & Purple Rain (1984) 1:20:34

1M ago1:20:34

1:20:34

On this week’s very purple episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey discuss all things Prince. They chat about their favorite albums, Casey’s personal connection to Purple One, and finish things off with an in-depth analysis of PURPLE RAIN (1984) and the P.C.U. (Prince Cinematic Universe). Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies,…

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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning 3:00:39

1M ago3:00:39

3:00:39

Griffin, David, Ben, and Marie accepted the mission. They live and pod in the shadows, for those they hold close, and for those they never meet. They also have a few notes for Tom Cruise and Chris McQuarrie with regards to Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. Join the crew as they break down all the problems of this latest (and final???) inst…

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Fire up the Doge cuts! Why Bob Dylan is still a thing and slut month is shaping up! 40:55

1M ago40:55

40:55

It's this week's episode of The Loftus Party Podcast with Michael Loftus and dang it, you deserve to enjoy it! Enjoy it! This week we are getting in the need for the DOGE cuts and making those happen! Also, we gotta give a shout out to Bob Dylan. You're going to be surprised. And lastly, Slut Month is happening. Yup. Full steam ahead! Thanks for be…

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Look Who's Talking Too with Max Minghella 2:36:02

1M ago2:36:02

2:36:02

The Ubriacco family are back and - can you believe it? - they’re still talking! Actor and filmmaker Max Minghella joins us to talk about Look Who’s Talking Too, the contractually-obligated, quickly produced sequel to Amy Heckerling’s surprise hit. We’re talking about Mr. Toilet Man (he eats your pee pee and poo poo), Elias Koteas’ Mr. Scary Uncle M…

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867. See You Space Podboys - Session #10: Ganymede Elegy 46:30

1M ago46:30

46:30

Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about session #10, Ganymede Elegy. Jet sees an old flame. 3, 2, 1. Let’s jam.Features:Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.socialSupport Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patre…

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Coyotes! with Lulu Miller 1:16:22

1M ago1:16:22

1:16:22

Who is out there behind the howling midnight parties in the distance? For generations we have coexisted in varying degrees of rivalry, conflict, and admiration with the North American canine known as the coyote. From pre-colonization to our modern backyards, through the wild west and the streets of San Francisco, award-winning NPR science reporter …

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865. Rough Stuff: Friendship Break Ups 1:08:32

1M ago1:08:32

1:08:32

Sarah and Bridgett unpack how we’ve all been a shitty friend, or had one. Let’s discuss the grief-stained complex machinations of just wanting to move on from one another. Sit down and enjoy the cool bath of affirmations of kindness and forgiveness.Rough Stuff: https://twitter.com/roughstuffpodEmail us your horrible tales: [email protected]…

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The FBI’s shell game blues and crazy timing on Joe’s booty news. 37:50

1M ago37:50

37:50

Welcome to the preamble for The Loftus Party Podcast with Michael Loftus! Here's what's on the show this week! News, politics, pop culture and laughs. We had to kick things off with some jokes and observations on former FBI Director James Comey and his crazy cover story about his shell post. Joe Biden got some health news, just in time to change th…

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Cold War Film Noir & Kiss Me Deadly (1955) 1:23:28

1M ago1:23:28

1:23:28

On this week’s seductive episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey analyze Film Noir and the Cold War through the lens of the 1955 classic KISS ME DEADLY. Plus, our intrepid hosts take a stab at composing their own Film Noir movie in a little game they’re called “Build a Noir.” Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You w…

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Look Who's Talking with Hillary Busis 2:25:34

2M ago2:25:34

2:25:34

In perhaps the spermiest film we’ve ever covered, John Travolta and Kirstie Alley hang out with a baby voiced by Bruce Willis and Amy Heckerling gets revenge on Harold Ramis. As David Sims says early in this episode - Look Who’s Talking is a VERY RICH text. Vanity Fair’s Hillary Busis joins us to talk about this 1989 “forgotbuster,” a film that mad…

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863. Inside Dads: The Rock, and Other Action Films 1:40:35

2M ago1:40:35

1:40:35

Our limited series with co-hosts Abe Epperson and David Bell digs deep into the internet meme of the “dad movie.” We can all probably name a dad movie, but can we isolate the tropes that really make this a bona fide film genre? Let’s find out!Features:Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.socialDavid Bell: https://bsky.app/profile/movi…

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862. Frame Rate: What The Electric State Says About Capitalism and Art 57:44

2M ago57:44

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The boys watched The Electric State (2025) which recently premiered on Netflix. It’s almost a state of the union of how America bottles up revolution and sells it back to us in corporate packages. Is this detrimental to art? Is the commoditization of art bad? Or is it just an American enterprise that creates fun films that pass the time?Features:Mi…

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Cocaine Politics, Mothers Day & Venus of the beautiful Booty 38:57

2M ago38:57

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What a wild episode of The Loftus Party podcast we have this week! Right before we rolled tape on the show, Michael Loftus caught some breaking news! Wow! What looked like a little nose candy party was all over the internet! Appearances can be deceiving but we had some fun with the idea of Cocaine politics! Then we dipped into some Mother's Day goo…

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Smoking in Movies & Le Samouraï (1967) featuring Bret Berg and Joe Ziemba 1:43:02

2M ago1:43:02

1:43:02

On this week’s very cool episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey discuss smoking in movies and the 1967 classic LE SAMOURAÏ. The hosts also detail their personal relationship with cigarettes. Plus, for their “My Area of Expertise” segment, they are joined by Bret Berg and Joe Ziemba of the American Genre Film Archive to talk …

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National Lampoon's European Vacation with Jon Gabrus 2:46:30

2M ago2:46:30

2:46:30

Congratulations! You’ve won an all-expenses-paid vacation with Griffin, David, Ben, and Jon Gabrus to Europe! Only downside is…well, you have to watch this movie. From the strange cultural stereotypes to the unfortunate lack of jokes, Amy Heckerling’s sequel to National Lampoon’s Vacation isn’t the smoothest trip. But, it certainly gives us an excu…

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861. At What Age Do You Show Your Kid Little Mermaid? (Frame Rate) 56:51

2M ago56:51

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First off, apologies for the flutter in Abe’s voice. It’s not a recording error, he’s just so moved by the conversation he is on the brink of tears.1989’s Little Mermaid is the movie! Abe and Michael talk about the songs, the illogical characters, the backward attempt at progressiveness of the tale, and the importance of the film.Features:Michael S…

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Inventing the Teenager with Harmony Colangelo 1:07:54

2M ago1:07:54

1:07:54

Where did all these teens come from? Harmony Colangelo, co-host of This Ends at Prom, is here to explain how, before Americans got to worry about what teenagers were up to, we first had to decide what they were—and how a boom in postwar educational films taught a generation of adolescents what not to do. Skipper Learns a Lesson: https://www.youtube…

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Deportation battles with AOC and one dreamy handy 47:06

2M ago47:06

47:06

AOC is back in the news, and Michael has all the details and a discussion about a dreamy what now? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Barry Jenkins & Medicine for Melancholy (2008) 1:12:35

2M ago1:12:35

1:12:35

On this week’s moving episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey discuss the work of director Barry Jenkins and his debut feature MEDICINE FOR MELANCHOLY (2008). Plus, they answer some questions for their Film Advice segment including one about whether it’s OK to make out at the movies. Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Lo…

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Johnny Dangerously with Josh Gondelman 2:29:32

2M ago2:29:32

2:29:32

He’s the nicest bad guy in town. His last name is an adverb. And he’s got some pretty wacky bits! Sweetie pie comedian Josh Gondelman joins us to talk about 1984’s Johnny Dangerously, Amy Heckerling’s loving homage to 1930’s gangster pictures. Things we attempt to understand in this episode: the cultural legacy of Joe Piscopo; the actual joke that’…

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The Nephilim Hunter - Season 1, Episode 5 - Season Finale 28:51

2M ago28:51

28:51

Overview: The Olympic National Park hosts 4 different temperate rain forests. Each one is dense. Each one is dark. Each one hosts old growth trees dating back a thousand years. Now, they host something even older -- and darker. Now, they host - The Nephilim. Episode 5: Act 1 - "I mean really... Nephilim?" Commander Nussbaum relieves Captain Broderi…

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No one is above the law & a great sex tape life hack! 46:53

2M ago46:53

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It's the official preamble to the show! This week is a special one. The Loftus Party podcast with Michael Loftus Southern California edition! News, Laughs, Pop Culture! We're finding out that no one is above the law and that includes judges! Lots to laugh about there. Let's do it! Theres tons of other news we're getting into. And then? One of the v…

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