Best Joel Spielberger Podcasts (2025)

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Behind the Candelabra 51:47

24d ago51:47

51:47

Daniel and Joel chat about “Behind The Candelabra,” Steven Soderbergh’s 2013 straight to HBO classic starring Matt Damon and Michael Douglas about the legendary pianist Liberace’s tumultuous relationship with Scott Thorson. Topics covered: Vegas cinema, plastic surgery, Sugarfish, Somebody Feed Phil, Med Men and so much more, Scott.... Note: Behind…

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Conspiracy Theories 1:22:19

3M ago1:22:19

1:22:19

Was the JFK assassination an inside job? Did we really fake the moon landing? Is Taylor Swift actually a cyborg? Guest co-host "Jason X" joins us this episode to talk about our favorite conspiracy theories.By NextWave Radio Network

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Emilia Pérez 1:17:22

4M ago1:17:22

1:17:22

Joel and Daniel watched a "film" that somehow racked up 13 Oscar nominations (in 12 categories): Emilia Pérez. The brothers discuss (sometimes in Spanish) why this drug cartel musical is so polarizing and answer a few listener questions.By BBE Productions

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John Williams B-Sides 1:41:47

5M ago1:41:47

1:41:47

We all know the Star Wars fanfare, the Indiana Jones march and the Superman theme, but what about some of the maestro's lesser known tracks? Guest host repeat offender Ryan Jenkins joins us this week as we listen to (and comment on) some deep cuts from John Williams' iconic scores.By NextWave Radio Network

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Sequels, Remakes and Reboots in 2024 1:47:53

6M ago1:47:53

1:47:53

We're kicking off Season 2 with mini-movie reviews from 2024...or was it 1984? Or 1994? With a new Ghostbusters flick, a Beetlejuice sequel, and a reboot of Twister, it's no wonder this year's film offerings felt...a little familiar. Joe and Joel are back to make sense of it all as we trade reviews of the retro films we (re)watched in 2024.…

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Megalopolis 1:04:39

7M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

Daniel and Joel discuss the passion project to end all passion projects: Megalopolis. Brent Lawson (@mildewbussy), an automobile aficionado, makes a guest appearance to unpack how cars factor into Francis Ford Coppola’s vision of American decline/utopia/whatever. Follow Best Brothers Ever on Instagram: @bestbroseverpodcast…

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Pain and Gain 1:05:31

9M ago1:05:31

1:05:31

Daniel and Joel discuss the loud and chaotic 2013 Michael Bay true crime film Pain and Gain! From Joel’s rants on the outsized influence of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Mark Wahlberg to Daniel's fixation on New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman, no topic is safe from the Best Brothers Ever. Stay prayed up! All views and allegations are subjecti…

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Game Change 1:17:11

10M ago1:17:11

1:17:11

Joel and Daniel discuss the 2012 Jay Roach directed HBO film “Game Change” which recounts Senator John McCain’s historic decision to ask Governor Sarah Palin to be his running mate for the 2008 presidential election. Our Best Brothers Ever discuss how the film exists within the context of the unburdened coconut that is the 2024 election. Joel unpac…

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This Is 40 1:04:01

1y ago1:04:01

1:04:01

Daniel and Joel discuss Judd Apatow’s 2012 comedy “This Is 40”, a film about what happens after you’re no longer 39. In this episode, the brothers arrive at a canonical definition for the Brentwood romantic comedy. Is Paul Rudd’s character a bad person who views Sprinkles cupcakes as his moral compass? Why is Leslie Mann vaguely antivax? What’s up …

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This Is Me...Now 1:34:05

1y ago1:34:05

1:34:05

Daniel and Joel reunite to analyze Jennifer Lopez’s autofiction magnum opus, This Is Me…Now. Drawing from their vast knowledge of cinema and Marxism, the Best Brothers Ever examine why J Lo spent $20 million to tell her journey of searching for true love. Special guests include their best sister ever, Sarah, and tech and culture reporter, Kat Tenba…

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Pro Wrestling with Joe (Show & Tell Part 2) 1:47:18

1+ y ago1:47:18

1:47:18

In the long-awaited final chapter of our Show & Tell series, Joe steps into the ring to gush about his love of pro wrestling, from Hulkamania through the "Attitude Era" and beyond.By NextWave Radio Network

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This is Halloween 1:24:31

1+ y ago1:24:31

1:24:31

On this All Hallow's Eve, special guest (and long-time listener) Kyle Hall joins us as we share our favorite movies, games and traditions for the Halloween season. All treats, no tricks.By NextWave Radio Network

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Midsummer Movie Review and Show & Tell with Joel 1:04:40

2y ago1:04:40

1:04:40

This week we rip through some mini-reviews of a few summer movies, then Joel and Joe play a little game of “You Show Me Yours and I’ll Show You Mine” with the first part of a two part session of Show & Tell! For 8 years, these two have discussed common interests. Sit back as they open up about some unexplored terrain and learn more about each other…

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Indiana Jones and the Phantom Podcast of Doom 34:22

2y ago34:22

34:22

To celebrate the release of the final film starring our favorite Fedora'd adventurer, we're releasing this 30-minute "mini" episode saved from the cutting room floor of last week's "Toys" episode. Jason Geyer of ToyOtter once again joins as we talk all things Indy, including the Young Indy TV series, and why there was such a lack of toys alongside …

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How the Toys that Made Us, Are Made 1:38:26

2y ago1:38:26

1:38:26

Master-toymaker and aficionado Jason Geyer joins the podcast this week with a peak behind the curtain at how our favorite toys went from mold to market. Ever wonder why the paint on Luke Skywalker's nose was rubbed off? Or how they made Strawberry Shortcake smell so...strawberry-y? Jason's got those answers and more as we dig up the dirt behind you…

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Saturday Morning Cartoons of the 80s & 90s 1:31:45

2y ago1:31:45

1:31:45

Life is like a hurricane when you’re bouncing here and there and everywhere and you are the world’s most fearsome fighting team and we’re all a little looney and in this podcast we’re discussing the cartoonies that were invading our TVs! Join us for a high altitude look at the weekday and Saturday morning cartoons that made us the animation loving …

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Breath of the Kingdom of the Wild 1:21:29

2y ago1:21:29

1:21:29

With the highly anticipated release of a new Legend of Zelda game, Low-Res High-Def invites friends Jay Gunn and Paul Cline to revisit the highs and lows of Breath of the Wild and share what we hope to see in this return to Hyrule.By NextWave Radio Network

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The Music of Star Wars 1:41:23

2y ago1:41:23

1:41:23

This week we're celebrating May the Fourth with special guest and fellow podcaster Ryan Jenkins, of Tara & Ryan's Princess Diaries. Join us as we dive down a Star Wars musical rabbit hole and talk about the songs (old and new) that delightfully transport us back to that Galaxy Far, Far Away.By NextWave Radio Network

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Blockbuster Video and the Legacy of VHS 1:04:43

2y ago1:04:43

1:04:43

Be kind and rewind with us back to a simpler time when every Friday was a brand new battle to nab the one copy of Forrest Gump and not get stuck with Uncle Buck… again.By NextWave Radio Network

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Our Favorite Live Music Experiences 1:04:41

2y ago1:04:41

1:04:41

Hot off of Joe's Taylor Swift concert, we're sharing stories of our best (and worst) concert-going memories, and digging into our musical influences. Also, Joel is buzzing about his Super Mario World ROM hacks, and Joe gets lost in Luigi's Mansion.By NextWave Radio Network

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie Roundtable 1:05:34

2y ago1:05:34

1:05:34

This week we're joined by semi-regular guest-host Jay Gunn, and occasional guest-host Mark Zamora to give our spoiler-filled review of the first entry in the Nintendo Cinematic Universe.By NextWave Radio Network

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Whatchu Talkin' 'Bout, (Bruce) Willis? 1:18:39

2y ago1:18:39

1:18:39

The wisecracking, dashing every-man action star. Possibly nobody better at it than Bruce Willis was in his prime. Joel, Joe and special-guest Jay Gunn discuss the influence "Bruno" had on a genre and generation, and wonder who will be the next to carry that torch.By NextWave Radio Network

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Pilot 53:22

2y ago53:22

53:22

This thing on? After a year-long hiatus, Joe and Joel are back on the podcasting wagon with a brand new show celebrating all things geekdom.By NextWave Radio Network

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Undercover in Celebreality: A Conversation with Ann Hirsch 34:03

6+ y ago34:03

34:03

The Best Brothers Ever talk to performance artist Ann Hirsch, who went undercover as a contestant on VH1's reality show Frank the Entertainer in a Basement Affair. Though she initially became a contestant as part of a satirical performance art piece, Ann Hirsch's plans quickly changed once she entered the strange and surreptitious world of VH1 Cele…

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3: Taylor Swift 45:15

6+ y ago45:15

45:15

Taylor Swift started off as a country singer, but those days seem very far away. She now reigns over the music industry as one of the biggest pop stars on the planet, selling out stadiums, dominating the charts, and turning her very public heartbreaks into very popular songs. She has also, every now and then, found herself at the center of a massiv…

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2: Steven Spielberg 47:33

6+ y ago47:33

47:33

It is very likely that Steven Spielberg has directed at least one of your favorite movies. he has been at the top of Hollywood for decades, has own every award, and he most likely lives in a nicer house than your or I have ever seen. But even though he may have nothing left to prove in his life or his career, there is still one lingering question: …

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A Tale of Two Charm Schools: Rockerverse 52:41

6+ y ago52:41

52:41

On their salacious seventh episode, the Best Brothers Ever revisit Vh1's Charm School: Rock of Love, hosted by Sharon Osbourne. Daniel and Joel also try to figure out who gave them a one star rating on iTunes. Email your questions/comments to [email protected] BBE Productions

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A Tale of Two Charm Schools: Flavortown, USA 44:02

6+ y ago44:02

44:02

The Best Brothers Ever enroll in the most exclusive of academic institutions, Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School hosted by Oscar winner Mo'nique. Daniel and Joel Spielberger recap major moments from the first season of Charm School and discuss the ethics of using a reality TV show to "reform" the Flavor of Love Girls.…

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1: Eminem 53:15

6+ y ago53:15

53:15

Eminem has been called nearly everything throughout his career: an icon, a homophobic monster, the best-selling rap artist of all time, a washed-up has-been, a poet, a pop star, a battle rapper, a drug addict. As he himself claims, he is whatever you say he is. But even with one of the most talked-about artists in the history of music, one question…

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Rock of Love: Cool Girls Abound 50:46

6+ y ago50:46

50:46

This week Daniel and Joel, the Best Brothers EVER, tackle one of the most infamous, Ed Hardy filled shows in Celebreality herstory, Rock of Love with Bret Michaels. Bouncers. Groupies. Body (vagina) shots. Ripped jeans and a good time. It's rock n' roll, baby. If you have any questions, comments or submissions for the Best Brothers email thebestbro…

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I Love New York Part 2: The Head Phoenix in Charge 52:07

6+ y ago52:07

52:07

The Best Brothers Ever finish talking about Tiffany "New York" Pollard's career AFTER I Love New York. From inseminating pigs to confronting her mother's dark side, New York did whatever it took to entertain America with her life. In this episode the Best Brothers Ever; reunite after a brotherly separation, try to figure out how hot it is in the st…

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I Love New York Part 1: A Phoenix Rising 56:53

7y ago56:53

56:53

On their third episode ever, the Best Brothers Ever dissect how Tiffany “New York” Pollard went from Flavor Flav’s two time reject to the indisputable Queen of Reality TV with her iconic TV show, I Love New York.By BBE Productions

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