DeGen Cinema Podcast

Degenerates Andy S and Brandon Bombay play chess, not checkers when they jump into 'Training Day.' Andy starts the pod off by telling the story of the time he "got wet" and overindulged on angel dust, which led to a psych ward visit — and much like Ethan Hawke in this movie, things only worsened from there. Then the guys dive in and try to make sense of this wildly popular film that was an amalgam of rap videos, low rent hood movies, and a dash of PSA-messaging that somehow earned Denzel Washington his first Best Actor win. It all makes for an entertaining episode cause "King Kong ain't go s*** on this pod!" 

'Training Day' is a 2001 American crime thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua. It stars Denzel Washington as Alonzo Harris and Ethan Hawke as Jake Hoyt, two LAPD narcotics officers.

Degenerates Andy S and Brandon Bombay try to get to the bottom of the case by discussing 'The Big Lebowski.' Drinking White Russians like the Dude may seem cool, but Bombay shares a cautionary tale about the Sunday when he started drinking them early, and woke up in a pool of regret. The fellas then talk about one of the funniest movies not just from the Coen Brothers, but from any filmmakers. How the labyrinthine plot only adds nonsensical charm to this movie packed with memorable lines delivered by a stacked cast. If you choose to skip this episode then we have a message for you: "Condolences, the bums lost!" 

The Big Lebowski is a 1998 independent crime comedy film directed and co-written by Joel Coen, with producer brother Ethan Coen serving as co-writer. It stars Jeff Bridges as Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski, a Los Angeles slacker and avid bowler. He is assaulted as a result of mistaken identity, then learns that a millionaire, also named Jeffrey Lebowski (David Huddleston), was the intended victim. The millionaire Lebowski's trophy wife is supposedly kidnapped, and millionaire Lebowski commissions The Dude to deliver the ransom to secure her release. The plan goes awry when the Dude's friend, Walter Sobchak (John Goodman), schemes to keep the ransom money for the Dude and himself. 

Degenerates Andy S and Brandon Bombay shove their faces into one of the most quotable movies of all-time — 'Scarface.' Andy starts things off by looking back at the time when he was a teenager and an older person who owed him a favor repaid it with a brick. Then the guys say hello to the bad guy, and discuss a movie that tried to embellish the heights of excess in the '80s, and in the process somehow not only perfectly captured the decade's decadence, but had a massive cultural influence. Run a bubble bath jacuzzi while your best friend and wife chill in the background and pop on the podcast that always tells the truth, even when it lies. 

Degenerates Andy S and Brandon Bombay were craving a funny movie so they sat down to ingest 'Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle.' Bombay tells the story about the older businessman he saw embarrass himself in front of a group of strangers at a White Castle. Then the fellas talk about how this movie is not only crammed with more memorable bits than a Crave Case has sliders, but how it's stuffed with heart. Grab a joint, relax, and listen to the episode. "Podcasts, my only weakness!" 

'Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle' is a 2004 American buddy stoner comedy film starring John Cho, Kal Penn, and Neil Patrick Harris. The first installment in the Harold & Kumar franchise, the film follows Harold Lee (Cho) and Kumar Patel (Penn) on their adventure to a White Castle restaurant after smoking marijuana.

For this (anti) Valentine's Day episode, degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay delve into heartbreak cinema and eventually laugh over just how emotionally devastating the movies they recommend will leave you. These are all fantastic films, but virtually none of them should be watched with your significant other. Get the tissues out, and not for the good reason. 

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Degenerates Andy S and Brandon Bombay throw some punches at 'Fight Club' while wondering how this movie became so popular. Bombay reminisces about the time in high school his mom caught him in a compromising position with his girlfriend. Both hosts recall times in their youth when they were given recipes to turn homemade objects into fireworks — or just things that would go bang. Then the fellas try to make sense of just why this movie permeated the cultural zeitgeist, and lament the wasted committed performances from Brad Pitt and Helena Bonham Carter. Don't worry, we don't make any hacky "The first rule of..." jokes in this episode. 

'Fight Club' is a 1999 American film directed by David Fincher and starring Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Helena Bonham Carter. It is based on the 1996 novel of the same name by Chuck Palahniuk. Norton plays the unnamed narrator, who is discontented with his white-collar job. He forms a "fight club" with soap salesman Tyler Durden (Pitt), and becomes embroiled in a relationship with an impoverished but beguilingly attractive woman, Marla Singer (Bonham Carter).

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Degenerates Andy S and Brandon Bombay put their moral hangups aside to talk about 'The Wolf of Wall Street.' Andy remembers when he took a few instant release capsules that landed him in a world of trouble because they did not take effect instantly. Then the boys sell you this podcast and discuss one of Martin Scorsese's funniest films. A movie overflowing with memorable scenes that should have served as a cautionary tale, but many have interpreted as an invitation to excess. Press play on this hilarious episode and do not die sober! 

'The Wolf of Wall Street' is a 2013 American epic biographical black comedy crime film co-produced and directed by Martin Scorsese, based on Jordan Belfort's 2007 memoir of the same name. It recounts Belfort's career as a stockbroker in New York City and how his firm, Stratton Oakmont, engaged in rampant corruption and fraud on Wall Street, leading to his downfall. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Belfort, Jonah Hill as his business partner and friend, Donnie Azoff, Margot Robbie as his second wife, Naomi Lapaglia, Matthew McConaughey as his mentor and former boss Mark Hanna, and Kyle Chandler as FBI agent Patrick Denham.

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Degenerates Andy S and Brandon Bombay fly in off the top ropes to discuss 'The Wrestler.' We hear about the time when Andy dated a girl whose ex-boyfriend was a semi-professional wrestler, and how the ex confronted him at her house in an entrance that was fit for the ring. The guys talk about how this lo-fi film captures the essence of using your art to hide your personal flaws, and the many parallels between an artistic pursuit and being a stripper. Plus, how this is one of Marisa Tomei's best — and undeniably hottest — roles. 

'The Wrestler' is a 2008 American sports drama film directed by Darren Aronofsky. The film stars Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, and Evan Rachel Wood. Rourke plays an aging professional wrestler who, despite his failing health and waning fame, continues to wrestle in an attempt to cling to the success of his 1980s heyday. 

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Degenerates Andy S and Brandon Bombay look at the epic depiction of junkies in 'Trainspotting.' Andy recollects about a friend — that was not sober — who lost his temper, went bananas, and smashed up a windshield with his fists while the car was in motion. This leads the fellas into a discussion about Danny Boyle's drug-fueled film, and how having horrible friends may be the worst habit of all — and the hardest to kick. 

'Trainspotting' is a 1996 British black comedy-drama film directed by Danny Boyle and starring Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, Kevin McKidd, Robert Carlyle, and Kelly Macdonald in her film debut. Based on the 1993 novel of the same title by Irvine Welsh. The film follows a group of heroin addicts in an economically depressed area of Edinburgh and their passage through life

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Degenerates Andy S and Brandon Bombay put on their best chainmail tops and rhinestone cowboy hats to talk 'Showgirls.' Bombay tells the story of an awkward exchange he had at a strip club with an ex who was working there. The fellas then pole dive into Paul Verhoeven's completely bewildering erotic thriller that is overstuffed with nudity, yet somehow devoid of eroticism. Featuring a dancer who thrashes her way through an entire film, both figuratively and literally. Nomi's got a Ring-Pop, Nomi's got BPD, "Nomi's got heat!" 

'Showgirls' is a 1995 erotic drama thriller film directed by Paul Verhoeven. Starring Elizabeth Berkley, Kyle MacLachlan, Gina Gershon, Glenn Plummer, Robert Davi, and Gina Ravera. Produced on a then-sizable budget around $45 million, significant controversy and hype surrounding the film's amounts of sex and nudity preceded its theatrical release.

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