Best Michael Loftus Podcasts (2025)

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Barton Fink with Chris Weitz 3:27:26

1d ago3:27:26

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Is John Goodman the devil? Is the studio system good, actually? Is it better to be the director of a bomb than it is to be the director of a film that doesn’t exist? Filmmaker (and part of a DGA-sanctioned directing duo) Chris Weitz joins us to talk about Barton Fink, possibly the greatest film ever made about the “art vs. commerce” divide inherent…

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894. Frame Rate: Videodrome (Feat. Tom Reimann) 1:04:03

2d ago1:04:03

1:04:03

Just so ya know, our Pick the Flick tier is back on so you can give us some scratch to choose our Frame Rate topics. We’d like to thank Doctor Slaphammer for suggesting Videodrome for our epic return.Also, Tom Reimann joins the pod to discuss all things Cronenberg and to remind us all to long live the new flesh.Features:Tom Reimann: https://bsky.ap…

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Corn Mazes with Chelsey Weber-Smith 1:04:22

5d ago1:04:22

1:04:22

Can you find your way out of the maize? The corn maze has become an enduring attraction of the American autumnal experience, seen at touristy family farms next to pumpkin patches and haunted houses. But what are the historical roots of this iconic living puzzle? Sarah guides the eternally-lost Chelsey Weber-Smith through the twists and turns of the…

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892. Tales from the Pit: Way Down the Line (Feat. Ellen Swaim) 1:27:41

5d ago1:27:41

1:27:41

Mike checks in with his Mom about the book she's writing, surviving an early life filled with cosmic horror-levels of trauma, finally finding help, and how grateful they both are to still be here.Features:Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.socialAnd his Mom.Music by Abe Epperson.Support Small Beans and access Additional Conte…

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Legal blue balls of the Russia Hoax. And Sydney Sweeney booty ain’t no joke. 43:07

7d ago43:07

43:07

The Loftus Party podcast with Michael Loftus! What's on the show where we make fun of the news this week? Funny you should ask! How about this irrefutable evidence that Tulsi Gabbard says she has in regard to the Russia Hoax? Lindsey Graham says he wants a special council and I'm calling BS. This all feels like an Intelligence Community problem. Ep…

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Materialists (2025) 1:30:24

7d ago1:30:24

1:30:24

On this week’s flirty episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey discuss the state of modern dating and review the new Celine Song film MATERIALISTS (2025). Plus, they read some letters from listeners who graciously reveal their very own ‘Film Regrets.’ Follow, rate, and review Dear Movies, I Love You wherever you get your podca…

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Miller's Crossing with Ari Aster 2:10:18

8d ago2:10:18

2:10:18

It’s a movie about hats, and a movie about giving folks the high hat. It’s also a movie about how Jon Polito is the greatest actor in the world. It’s Miller’s Crossing! Filmmaker Ari Aster (go see Eddington!) joins Griffin and David to discuss the Coen Brothers’ knotty homage to the gangster genre, a film overloaded with memorable characters and wi…

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It’s Treason season! Plus, Colbert canceled for 100 million reasons 41:03

13d ago41:03

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Here's what we have for you this time on The Loftus Party podcast with Michael Loftus. Looks like treason talk is getting all the attention this week! What happened and will anyone get arrested? Comey, Clapper, Nellie Ohr and all the rest are in the headlines. Tulsi Gabbard made a big news drop on Friday! Hmmm... the timing is interesting to say th…

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Showgirls (1995)! Plus, TCM’s Alicia Malone! 1:56:15

14d ago1:56:15

1:56:15

On this week’s tantalizing episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey strip down and bare all to talk about the essential 1995 classic SHOWGIRLS. Plus, TCM’s Alicia Malone joins the hosts for their segment ‘My Area of Expertise’ to talk about her area of expertise, “Actors Drinking From Empty Coffee Cups.” Follow, rate, and revi…

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Raising Arizona with John Hodgman 2:42:57

15d ago2:42:57

2:42:57

Jesus Cock, that’s a hot new episode! John Hodgman returns to Blank Check to chat about Raising Arizona, the Coen’s swerve of a follow-up to Blood Simple that trades in the hallmarks of noir for the hallmarks of Looney Tunes. We’re talking about Nic Cage’s sad eyes, Holly Hunter’s year of iconic crying performances, rest stop public pomade, and peo…

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888. See You Space Podboys - Session #12: Jupiter Jazz, Part 1 51:15

16d ago51:15

51:15

Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about session #12, the first part of the mid-Pefect Session doubleheader, Jupiter Jazz. It’s another Vicious 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 Smal…

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886. Frame Rate: Cannibal the Musical (1993) 53:54

19d ago53:54

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This episode was recorded along with the Little Mermaid episode so there’s a bit of flutter in Abe’s track but it’s not so bad. We swear it won’t happen again.(Randy Marsh impression) Oh… Aaah! A dive into Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s first feature film. It surprisingly holds up for a film made in 1993. It’s an examination of the South Park guys’ f…

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Pee-wee Herman Part 2 with Jamie Loftus 1:03:47

20d ago1:03:47

1:03:47

In the second part of our series, pop culture historian Jamie Loftus takes us through the meteoric rise of Pee-wee Herman and the withering of Paul Reubens' world as dubious allegations surface that threaten to turn a beloved children’s character into a real life villain. Jamie tells us about his struggle to reconcile the character of Pee-wee with …

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The Epstein Case is a total disgrace. ICE raids, weed farms and skinny dip day! 45:13

20d ago45:13

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It's a brand-new episode of The Loftus Party podcast with Michael Loftus! We're almost at the end of our rope when it comes to the Epstein case. WTF?! We'll let it rip with our plan! Also on the show: ICE raids on weed farms, thoughts on the huge return of Oasis and why it's a big deal. You're also going to get a heads up about International Skinny…

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VHS Classics 1:36:00

21d ago1:36:00

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On this week’s episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey take a stroll down the proverbial video store aisle and discuss their love and appreciation for all things VHS. Plus, our benevolent hosts extend a hand to their listeners and answer some of their questions for the segment, Film Advice. Follow, rate, and review Dear Movie…

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Blood Simple with Ray Tintori & Jordan Fish 2:45:07

22d ago2:45:07

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Gather round, folks - it’s time to embark upon a journey through one of the most sterling filmographies in American cinema. Our Coen Brothers series - Pod Country for Old Cast - kicks off with Joel and Ethan’s remarkably assured 1984 debut Blood Simple. Coen experts and hosts of the To The White Sea podcast Ray Tintori and Jordan Fish join us to do…

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884. Kings of King: The Life of Chuck 1:09:09

26d ago1:09:09

1:09:09

This episode covers 2025’s The Life of Chuck, a short story told in 3 acts chronicling the life and choices of Chuck, a man on his deathbed. Michael and Abe slightly disagree about the film, but you’ll never see the twist coming.Features:Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.socialAbe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bs…

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The CIA, JFK, Elon Musk and a new party! 38:01

28d ago38:01

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Wow! What a week for a podcast! Here's what's happening on this episode of The Loftus Party podcast with Michael Loftus: The CIA and the FBI are getting caught up in the news every other day now! We're talking about bombshells about the JFK assassination, Russia Collusion and the Biden Laptop story! (And this was recorded before the Epstein client …

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Alan Rudolph & Remember My Name (1978) 1:30:19

28d ago1:30:19

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On this week’s episode of Dear Movies, I Love You, our hosts Millie and Casey discuss the films of Alan Rudolph and his masterpiece REMEMBER MY NAME (1978). Plus, Millie has a fascinating conversation with the director himself, Alan Rudolph, at a recent screening at the Plaza Theater in Atlanta, recorded on April 10, 2025. Follow, rate, and review …

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Vamps with Caroline Framke 2:47:25

30d ago2:47:25

2:47:25

Our Amy Heckerling series comes to an end with 2012’s Vamps, a film produced too late to have an appropriate budget, and too early to be a streaming series. However - we find it charming! Caroline Framke returns to the podcast after 6 years (an eternity for us, but probably a blink for a vampire), and we talk about the pitfalls and pleasures of ete…

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883. Shooting Threes: Paddington in Peru 1:06:02

1M ago1:06:02

1:06:02

Bridgett and Sarah complete their dive into the Paddington trilogy. They discuss the internet hype, the feel-goodery-ness of it all, and what releasing a bear into the wild might do to the great country of Peru. Spread it onto your ears like so much marmalade. Features:Other Bridgett and Sarah podcasts: https://www.instagram.com/bspodcasting/Bridge…

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

1M 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

1M ago39:45

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It's The Loftus Party podcast with Michael Loftus and it's almost July 4th! We've got a jam-packed show full of news about the GOP and the big, beautiful bill BS. Independence Day madness, some absolute hot garbage coming out of the Glastonbury music festival with this little weenie who goes by the stage name Bob Vylan. We've got Superman and movie…

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Pee-wee Herman Part 1 with Jamie Loftus 1:08:18

1M ago1:08:18

1:08:18

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 2:24:36

1M ago2:24:36

2:24:36

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

1M 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

1M 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 2:55:29

1M ago2:55:29

2:55:29

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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M ago1:22:01

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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 2:35:48

2M ago2:35:48

2:35:48

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

2M 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

2M ago1:24:40

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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

2M ago47:51

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

2M 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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Clueless with Heidi Gardner 2:40:12

2M ago2:40:12

2:40:12

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

2M ago59:27

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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

2M 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

2M ago40:25

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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

2M ago1:20:34

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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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