Frank & Sense

In our first politics episode of 2025, we welcome back friends of the show Mitch Lerner and Ross Godwin. This time, we're here to talk about perhaps the most dramatic makeover of all time - taking the Democratic Party from drab to fab. The boys talk about new media, rizz, trust and authenticity, and the need for nerds. Plus, we share some insights from listeners, and Ross introduces us to Project 2029. Let's put the party back in Democratic Party, and let's get that party started now!

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He's baaaack! Sasha Felikson, our most controversial guest returns to the show, but this time things are a little different. This week, Sasha doesn't want to serve up hot takes. This week, Sasha wants to share some of his most popular/positive opinions. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, from a revolution in pants, the Housewives, Waymo, the radio, mashed potatoes, a new restaurant concept, and much more. Plus, Frank shares some Google reviews with Sasha from one of the best restaurants in LA. Let's get real dumb!

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It's our most animated episode yet as Jay Kasten (of The Great North) joins the show! We talk about his journey from University of Maryland (and creating Potavatar) to living his dream and becoming a writer for an animated TV show. We talk all things The Great North (the little show that could!) and Jay takes us inside the process of getting an episode to the air. We also talk about script-driven vs board-driven shows, the role of script coordinators, how to become a writer, and much much more.

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It's the sexiest episode of Frank & Sense ever! Nicole Vaunt joins the show for a mature and intimate conversation. For those of you who don't know Nicole, she is a woman of many talents. She is, in her own words, a "naked person on the internet," a book nerd, a lover of smut, a model, and a clown in lingerie. Frank and Nicole discuss books, the history of the internet, how OnlyFans has changed her industry, and much much more. It's a big sexy podcast! Come join us for a big sexy time 😘

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Mitch, Matt, and Frank gather for their final episode of the 2025 Oscars season. It's our first ever wrap party, and you're invited! First, we kick things off with an EXCLUSIVE interview with someone who won an Oscar on Sunday night! Then we go on to talk about general impressions of the show, the lewks, and moments that stood out to us. Finally, Matt debuts the first annual Matty awards, and then Frank spills the beans about Matt's personal life (for real!). Join us for our final bow of the 2025 Oscars season!

06:30 - Hollywood’s Biggest Night 🎬

26:30 - The Conan of it All 👱🏻‍♂️

42:00 - The Speeches 🗣️

59:00 - 1st Annual Matty Awards 🏆

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Join Frank, Mitch, and Matt as they finally reach the summit of Mitch's Movie Mountain and delve into the final three Best Picture nominees for 2025: "Anora," "Nickel Boys," and "Dune: Part Two!" They discuss each film, share listener insights, and unravel the themes and narratives that define this year's Oscar contenders. There are also surprises! One of the boys does a big song, and the tables are turned when Frank and Matt have to share their Movie Mountains as well. Then the boys cast their votes for the Oscars ahead of Sunday's ceremony. It's the episode we've all been waiting for! Wow, very cool, yeah, I love it!

Full spoilers for all discussed films! You have been warned.

11:30 - NICKEL BOYS

46:30 - DUNE

1:18:30 - ANORA

1:56:00 - Final Movie Mountains

2:05:00 - Our Oscars Picks

Mitch, Matt, and Frank continue their journey up Mitch's Movie Mountain and discuss four of the 2025 Best Picture nominees: The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, I'm Still Here, and Wicked. We dive into each film's storylines, performances, and thematic elements, ranking and evaluating each film's Oscar-worthiness. We also finally settle on how to pronounce the word "biopic," discuss two of the best cigarette movies of the year, and we do NOT talk about politics. All of that, plus Frank debuts his uncanny Bob Dylan impression!

Full spoilers for all movies discussed above! You have been warned!

08:30 - I’M STILL HERE

41:00 - WICKED

1:15:00 - A COMPLETE UNKNOWN

1:56:30 - The BRUTALIST

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The Oscars are only two and a half weeks away, which means Oscars-palooza is in full swing! Mitch, Matt, and Frank gather to discuss three of the 2025 Best Picture nominees: Emilia Pérez, Conclave, and The Substance. We talk about all of the important things, from penis to vagina. We also talk about cigarettes, French people, and how difficult it is to see some of these movies.

Full spoilers for all movies discussed above! You have been warned!

14:30 - Mitch’s Movie Mountain!

22:30 - EMILIA PÉREZ

1:00:30 - CONCLAVE

1:25:00 - The SUBSTANCE

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Oscar season is here again! For the fourth year (!), Frank is joined by Mitch Lerner and Matt Sparacino to discuss the year in cinema. They discuss the year in movies, and specifically they discuss six movies that weren't nominated for Best Picture: Hundreds of Beavers, Furiosa, Sing Sing, A Real Pain, Flow, and Megalopolis.

No spoilers for the movies discussed, but if you prefer to go into a movie completely cold, this probably isn't the show for you. Topics also include Coca-Cola, other movies the guys loved, and much much more.

Timestamps:

09:30 - 2024 the Year in Movies!

30:30 - Hundreds of Beavers

47:30 - Furiosa

1:07:15 - Sing Sing

1:27:00 - A Real Pain

 1:43:00 - Flow

 1:54:00 - Megalopolis

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It's an episode foretold in legend. This week, we unite the heroes of the Frank & Sense podcast realm and bring Mitch Lerner into the world of Jakeuary. It's the final week of Jakeuary and we gather around the proverbial round table to discuss the 2017 Guy Ritchie film "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword." We discuss all things King Arthur, including mage towers, English Tarantino, Monty Python, and (of course) Steve Mnuchin. Plus - for the first time on the Frank & Sense podcast, someone cries! Stick around to the end of the episode to figure out who!