BANTS! with Geoff and Justin

This week, we’re *Geoff voice* FLUSHING THE FORMAT and inviting our actual mothers, Sue & Teresa, onto the pod. We asked each to pick one formative piece of pop culture to talk about—Justin & Teresa dig into the influential sitcom ‘All in the Family’, and Geoff & Sue chat about the Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen.  Happy belated Mother’s Day, listeners dear!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:05 Teresa’s Pick: All in the Family

31:06 Sue’s Pick: Bruce Springsteen & Born in the USA

01:07:05 Outro

Links:

All in the Family (Tubi)

‘Born in the USA’ by Bruce Springsteen (Spotify)

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Creators & Producers: Geoff Taylor and Justin Benavidez

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Thank the devil herself, this legasequel is actually good! This week, G+J cover everything ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ gets right about living through the media apocalypse, and everything it gets wrong about Australian love interests. Geoff is especially excited to talk hot topics this week, including a new album from pod fav Ariana Grande and Laura Dern joining the cast of ‘The White Lotus’. That’s all!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:31 Catch-Up

12:09 Ariana Grande Announces New Album ‘petal’

16:59 Is Beyoncé’s act iii Dropping Soon?

18:15 ‘White Lotus’ Cast ft. Laura Dern & Survivor 50

23:08 Teaser for Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’

30:08 Olivia Rodrigo Premieres “begged” on SNL

32:14 Gámez-Cuéllar Mariachi Brothers Opening for Kacey Musgraves

36:40 The Devil Wears Prada 2 (Spoiler-Free)

59:50 *SPOILERS* for The Devil Wears Prada 2

01:26:56 Justin’s What’s Good: Beef

01:35:44 Geoff’s What’s Good: Kath & Kim

01:42:30 Outro

What’s Good:

Geoff: Kath & Kim (Netflix)

Justin: Beef Season 1 (Netflix)

Links:

Ariana Grande Announces New Album Petal (Pitchfork)

‘The White Lotus’ Cast: See Who’s Checking in for Season 4 (The Hollywood Reporter)

Laura Dern Boards ‘The White Lotus’ After Helena Bonham Carter’s Departure (The Hollywood Reporter)

Resident Evil - Official Teaser Trailer (YouTube)

Olivia Rodrigo - begged (SNL) (YouTube)

Kacey Musgraves Taps Mariachi Brothers Detained by ICE to Open Shows (Rolling Stone)

Credits:

Song: Sam Day - NEBRASKA (WITH YOU) [NCS Release]

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Creators & Producers: Geoff Taylor and Justin Benavidez

Show Art: Geoff Taylor

Audio Editor: Justin Benavidez

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Grab your bejeweled mics and hottest semi-religious fits, listeners, because Geoff & Justin are covering the popstar-obsessed ‘Mother Mary’! Before they jump into David Lowery’s latest film starring Anne Hathaway & Michaela Coel, the boys chat about Charli’s new era, weekend 2 of Coachella, new music from pod fav Olivia Rodrigo, and a Martha Stewart biopic from ‘Zola’ filmmaker Janicza Bravo and Cate Blanchett. This might be the best podcast ever recorded.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:13 Catch-Up

06:37 Charli’s New Era

14:33 Madonna’s New Single “I Feel So Free”

16:39 Coachella Weekend 2 Thoughts

30:59 New Single and Music Video from Olivia Rodrigo

34:46 A Martha Stewart Biopic Is on the Way

40:04 Mother Mary (Spoiler-free)

59:55 *SPOILERS* for Mother Mary

01:16:09 Mother Mary: Greatest Hits (Soundtrack Album)

01:24:26 Justin’s What’s Good: Ö

01:30:26 Geoff’s What’s Good: Better & Ultra 2008

01:35:52 Outro

What’s Good:

Geoff: “Better” by Baauer (Spotify) and Ultra 2008 (Spotify)

Justin: ‘Ö’ by Fcukers (Spotify)

Links:

Charli XCX Lets Vogue In On Her Rock Reinvention (British Vogue)

“I Feel So Free” by Madonna (Spotify)

Madonna Joins Sabrina Carpenter at Coachella (Vanity Fair)

Justin Bieber Serenades Billie Eilish, Duets With SZA During Coachella Weekend Two Headlining Set (Variety)

Olivia Rodrigo - drop dead (Official Music Video) (YouTube)

Cate Blanchett to Star as Martha Stewart in Biopic Movie From ‘Zola’ Director Janicza Bravo (Variety)

Credits:

Song: Sam Day - NEBRASKA (WITH YOU) [NCS Release]

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Creators & Producers: Geoff Taylor and Justin Benavidez

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G+J are adding another show to the BANTS! Canon—Watchmen! Before they dive into the iconic limited series from Damon Lindelof, they break down the announcement of Madonna’s new album, a ‘Longlegs’ follow up, and the conclusion of Chappell Roan’s Rio drama. Grab your rosaries & knee high boots, listeners, we’re going hunting!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:46 Catch-Up

09:59 Chappell vs. Jorginho Update 

15:00 ‘Longlegs’ Sequel in the Works from Oz Perkins & Nicholas Cage 

20:37 New Madonna Album, Dreamgirls, and Hamilton

36:06 Intro to Watchmen (2019) 

47:39 *SPOILERS* for Watchmen 

01:26:15 Justin’s What’s Good: The Pitt

01:38:03 Geoff’s What’s Good: The Bald and the Beautiful

01:45:00 Outro

What’s Good:

Geoff: The Bald and the Beautiful (Apple Podcasts) (Spotify) (YouTube)

Justin: The Pitt (Season 2) (HBO Max)

Links:

Charli XCX Lets Vogue In On Her Rock Reinvention (British Vogue)

mollygupta.com

Soccer Star Jorginho Frello ‘Regrets’ Claiming Chappell Roan’s Security Yelled at His Daughter and Calls It a ‘Misunderstanding’ (Variety)

BANTS! 12: It Seems Sabrina Wore Her Short Legs Today (Spotify) (Apple Podcasts)

Osgood Perkins, Nicolas Cage Team With Paramount for New ‘Longlegs’ Movie (The Hollywood Reporter)

Madonna Announces New Album ‘Confessions II’ (Pitchfork)

Credits:

Song: Sam Day - NEBRASKA (WITH YOU) [NCS Release]

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Creators & Producers: Geoff Taylor and Justin Benavidez

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The year is 2006. MCR is playing in the car from a CD you burned yourself. You’re on the way to the movie theatre and you have a ticket to see Casino Royale. You're wearing your favorite Hollister hoodie. Life is good.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:32 Catch-Up

09:43 Sabrina Carpenter’s “House Tour” Video

14:51 Coachella Weekend 1 Thoughts

39:30 New Song “Runway” from Lady Gaga & Doechii 

43:11 Intro to 2006 

49:52 Casino Royale

01:01:00 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest

01:10:15 The Black Parade 

01:17:52 Back to Black 

01:24:16 30 Rock

01:32:26 Heroes

01:41:20 Justin’s What’s Good: Games Can Save Us from the Hell of Silicon Valley Optimization

01:47:13 Geoff’s What’s Good: Father Please!

01:50:37 Outro

What’s Good:

Geoff: Father Please! (Outlaws with TS Madison) (Spotify) (Apple Podcasts)

Justin: Games Can Save Us from the Hell of Silicon Valley Optimization (Post Games) (Spotify) (Apple Podcasts)

Links:

You nicknamed my daughter after the Loch Ness Monster?? (YouTube)

Sabrina Carpenter - House Tour (Official Video) (YouTube)

Sabrina Carpenter Apologizes for Reaction to Cultural Chant (Billboard)

Former Turnstile guitarist allegedly just tried to kill his ex-bandmate’s dad (Paste)

Turnstile Open Coachella Set with Video of Brendan Yates’ Father (Rolling Stone)

Geese - Baby (Justin Bieber Cover) (YouTube)

“Runway” by Lady Gaga & Doechii (Spotify)

Credits:

Song: Sam Day - NEBRASKA (WITH YOU) [NCS Release]

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Creators & Producers: Geoff Taylor and Justin Benavidez

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The boys have returned from their brief hiatus to discuss the polarizing film ‘The Drama,’ starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. Can G+J stomach the multiple controversies dogging this romantic black comedy? They also discuss a laundry list of Hot Tops: Chappell Roan, Aunt Gladys, Animorphs, and more! Buckle up, listeners, this episode’s a wild ride.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

1:10 Catch-Up

05:37 Chappell Roan’s Rio Saga

12:42 HBO’s Reboot of ‘Harry Potter’ Has Dropped a Trailer

18:09 New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Film Penned by Stephen Colbert in Development 

23:47 ‘Weapons’ Prequel ‘Gladys’ to Be Written by Zach Cregger and Zach Shields

29:36 ‘Animorphs’ TV Series from Ryan Coogler’s Production Company in the Works at Disney+ 

33:57 Olivia Rodrigo Announces New Album ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’ 

37:41 The Drama (Spoiler-Free) 

49:19 *SPOILERS* for The Drama

01:32:24 Geoff’s What’s Good: Rooster

01:40:08 Justin’s What’s Good: Project Hail Mary

01:47:15 Outro

What’s Good:

Geoff: Rooster (HBO Max)

Justin: Project Hail Mary (Official Site)

Links:

Chappell Roan Bodyguard Drama Explained (Cosmopolitan)

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Official Teaser (YouTube)

Stephen Colbert's next epic quest? Writing a new 'Lord of the Rings' movie (NPR)

Zach Shields Set To Pen ‘Weapons’ Prequel Screenplay Alongside Zach Cregger (Deadline)

‘Animorphs’ TV Series in Development at Disney+ (Variety)

Olivia Rodrigo Announces New Album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love (Pitchfork)

‘The Drama’ Director Kristoffer Borgli’s 2012 Essay on His Age-Gap Romance Resurfaces (The Hollywood Reporter)

Credits:

Song: Sam Day - NEBRASKA (WITH YOU) [NCS Release]

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Creators & Producers: Geoff Taylor and Justin Benavidez

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We're taking a break this week! See you for our next episode, where we'll talk about THE DRAMA!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:13 Catch-Up

15:38 Taylor Swift Announces New Album The Life of a Showgirl

24:38 Chappell Roan's New Single 'The Subway'

31:50 Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle Ad

38:23 RIP Hulu App

45:09 Ben Platt's Cover of 'Diet Pepsi'

51:26 Weapons (Spoiler-Free)

58:35 *SPOILERS* for Weapons

01:33:35 Justin's What's Good: Andor Season 1

01:42:19 Geoff's What's Good: Happy Endings

01:47:10 Outro

What’s Good:

Geoff: Happy Endings (⁠Hulu⁠)

Justin: Andor Season 1 (⁠Disney+⁠)

Links:

What’s Good? Films (⁠Letterboxd⁠)

BANTS! Fav Films of 2024 (⁠Letterboxd⁠)

BANTS! Episodes (⁠Letterboxd⁠)

Taylor Swift Reveals New Album Cover, Tracklist, and Release Date on Travis Kelce’s Podcast (⁠Pitchfork⁠)

“The Subway” by Chappell Roan (⁠Spotify⁠)

Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans (⁠YouTube⁠)

Hulu App to Be Phased Out (⁠Variety⁠)

“Diet Pepsi” by Ben Platt Live at the Culture Awards (⁠YouTube⁠)

Credits:

Song: Sam Day - NEBRASKA (WITH YOU) [NCS Release]

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Free Download/Stream: ⁠http://ncs.io/NEBRASKA_WY⁠

Watch: ⁠http://ncs.lnk.to/NEBRASKA_WYAT/youtube⁠

Creators & Producers: Geoff Taylor and Justin Benavidez

Show Art: Geoff Taylor

Audio Editor: Justin Benavidez

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Harry Styles is back with his fourth chart-topping album, and the BANTS! boys are here to discuss! There’s a lot of kissing, not much discoing, and a whole bunch of ‘00s indie rock. G+J also break down trailers for ‘Dune: Part Three’ and ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ before delving into the ‘Bachelorette’ cancellation. Get out and touch some grass today, listeners dear!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:05 Catch-Up

05:50 ‘Dune: Part 3’ Teaser

15:54 ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Trailer

25:35 ABC Cans Season 22 of ‘The Bachelorette’ Starring Taylor Frankie Paul

42:15 Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally

01:15:15 Justin’s What’s Good: Everybody & One More Night

01:20:12 Geoff’s What’s Good: Neighbors

01:29:04 Outro

What’s Good:

Geoff: Neighbors (HBO Max)

Justin: “Everybody” ft. Kang Brulée (Spotify) & “One More Night” ft. dg. (Spotify) by Polezsky

Links:

Dune: Part 3 Teaser (YouTube)

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer (YouTube)

Why ABC Had to Scrap ‘The Bachelorette’ (The Hollywood Reporter)

Tiffany Pollard on Ziwe (YouTube)

Credits:

Song: Sam Day - NEBRASKA (WITH YOU) [NCS Release]

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Creators & Producers: Geoff Taylor and Justin Benavidez

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Tragically, Awards Season has come to an end, and with it The BANTS! Award Competition! The boys break down the hottest news of the week, including updates on two Anne Hathaway projects, new Pokémon, and more before getting into the Oscars. So many pod favs—Amy Madigan, Jessie Buckley, Paul Thomas Anderson—to discuss! ‘One Battle After Another’ won Best Picture, but who won the day on BANTS!? Tune in to find out!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:49 Catch-Up

06:12 Anne Hathaway Updates: “Burial” and ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’

16:20 Browt, Pombon, or Gecqua: Who You Choosin?

22:51 ‘Buffy’ Reboot Cancelled at Hulu 

26:57 Donald Glover Cast as Yoshi in ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’

33:03 Oscars Red Carpet

41:00 Oscars Telecast

51:24 Oscar Winners!

01:16:24 And the Winner of Our AWARDS Competition Is…

01:18:53 Special Episode #2 Topic

01:22:49 Justin’s What’s Good: Love Eternal

01:28:15 Geoff’s What’s Good: Platonic

01:34:54 Bonus *SPOILERY* ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ Chat

01:38:18 Outro

What’s Good:

Geoff: Platonic (Apple TV)

Justin: Love Eternal (Nintendo eShop) (Steam)

Links:

Lushious Massacr (YouTube)

“Burial” by Anne Hathaway (Spotify)

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Trailer (YouTube)

Pokémon Winds & Waves Preview (YouTube)

‘Buffy’ Reboot Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar Not Going Forward At Hulu (Deadline)

‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Casts Donald Glover as Yoshi (Deadline)

All of the winners at the 2026 Academy Awards (The AV Club)

Credits:

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Creators & Producers: Geoff Taylor and Justin Benavidez

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The boys are finally covering Best Picture frontrunner ‘One Battle After Another’ this week, on the eve of the Academy Awards! Geoff and Justin are both very high on last year’s masterpiece from Paul Thomas Anderson. Our hosts also break down BRITs performances from Harry Styles and Rosalía, WB’s latest buyer, new films in the ‘Scary Movie’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ franchises, and ‘Heated Rivalry’ actor Connor Storrie’s hosting gig on SNL! The revolution will not be televised, listeners dear—but we will pod about it!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:57 Catch-Up

04:32 Rosalía’s & Harry Styles’ BRITs Performances (and a Berghain Sidebar)

19:07 WB Rejects Netflix, Accepts Paramount’s Offer for $111B Mega-merger

24:58 A ‘Game of Thrones’ film is officially in development at WB 

28:10 Scary Movie 6 Trailer

35:32 Connor Storrie on SNL

43:26 Intro to ‘One Battle After Another’

47:50 Act 1: The Rat Perfidia Beverly Hills

58:08 Act 2: The Battle of Baktan Cross

01:12:22 Act 3: Sisters of the Brave Beaver

01:31:23 Justin’s What’s Good: All the President’s Men

01:34:42 Geoff’s What’s Good: Bloom

01:38:12 Outro

What’s Good:

Geoff: Bloom by WILSN (Spotify)

Justin: All the President’s Men (4k) (HBO Max)

Links:

ROSALÍA - Berghain (Live at The BRIT Awards 2026) (YouTube)

Harry Styles - Aperture (Live at The BRIT Awards 2026) (YouTube)

Harry Styles. One Night in Manchester (Netflix)

Massive Merger Confirmed: Paramount And WBD Reveal Details Of $110 Billion Deal (Deadline)

‘Game of Thrones’ Movie Officially in the Works at Warner Bros. (The Hollywood Reporter)

Scary Movie Trailer (YouTube)

SNL: Connor Storrie (Peacock)

Credits:

Song: Sam Day - NEBRASKA (WITH YOU) [NCS Release]

Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds

Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/NEBRASKA_WY

Watch: http://ncs.lnk.to/NEBRASKA_WYAT/youtube

Creators & Producers: Geoff Taylor and Justin Benavidez

Show Art: Geoff Taylor

Audio Editor: Justin Benavidez

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