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- Kate & Allie (1984)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1984 Situation Comedy "Kate & Allie"
starring Susan Saint James & Jane Curtain. Join us Live on UniVoz Fri 2/18 @9pm ESTWrite to DJ & Toppie at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on Twitter. View our our videos on YouTube. Friend DJ on Facebook
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1 hr 6 min - Columbo (1971)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the long-running Crime Drama "Columbo" starring
Peter Falk. Join us again Live on UniVoz Fri 2/4 @9pm ESTWrite to DJ & Toppie at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on Twitter. View our our videos on YouTube. Friend DJ on Facebook
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1 hr 17 min - Madhouse (1990)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1991 (Screwball) Comedy "Madhouse" starring John Larroquette and Kirstie Alley. Join us Live again Fri 1/21 on UniVoz
Write to DJ & Toppie at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on Twitter. View our our videos on YouTube. Friend DJ on Facebook
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1 hr 13 min - A Christmas Memory (1966)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1966 Drama, TV Movie "A Christmas Memory"
based upon a short story by Truman Capote. Starring Geraldine Page. Join us in theNew Year on Fri 1/7 @9pm EST on UnivozWrite to DJ & Toppie at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on Twitter. View our our videos on YouTube. Friend DJ on Facebook
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1 hr 14 min - Dutch (1991)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1991 Comedy, Drama "Dutch" a John Hughes
film starring Ed O'Neill and Ethan Embry. Join us for our Christmas Special LIVEFri 12/17 @9pm on UniVozWrite to DJ & Toppie at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on Twitter. View our our videos on YouTube. Friend DJ on Facebook
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1 hr 15 min - Touched By Love (1980)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1980 Drama "Touched By Love" based upon a true
story. Starring Deborah Raffin and Diane Lane. With guest podcaster and author MattBurlingame. Learn more at http://justkisstheguy.com Join us again Live on UniVozFri 12/3 @9pm ESTWrite to DJ & Toppie at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on Twitter. View our our videos on YouTube. Friend DJ on Facebook
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1 hr 13 min - Ordinary People (1980)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1980 Drama "Ordinary People" Directed by
Robert Redford and starring Mary Tyler Moore and Donald Sutherland. Join us for aWatch Party Live Sat 11/13 @5pm find details in our Facebook Group. Next show isFri 11/19 @9pm EST.Write to DJ & Toppie at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on Twitter. View our our videos on YouTube. Friend DJ on Facebook
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1 hr 17 min - Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 2008 Horror, Musical "Repo! The Genetic Opera" starring Paul Sorvino and Anthony Head with returning guest cosplay artist and entertainer D'Manda Martini. Follow her on Instagram http://instagram.com/dmandamartini or on Twitter @dmandamartini. Join us again Live on UniVoz Fri 11/05 @9pm EST
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1 hr 21 min - The Princess Bride (1987)
DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1987 Fantasy, Comedy "The Princess Bride"
starring Cary Elwes and Robin Wright. Join us Live on UniVoz Fri 10/15 @9pm Easternfor our Halloween special featuring returning guest D'Manda Martini.Write to DJ & Toppie at [email protected] Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on Twitter. View our our videos on YouTube. Friend DJ on Facebook
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1 hr 8 min - M*A*S*H* (1972)
In our Season Four Premiere DJ & Toppie discuss the trivia behind the 1972 Drama, Comedy tv series "MASH" starring Alan Alda and Harry Morgan. Join us again Live on UniVoz Fri 10/1 @9pm EST
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About Matinee Minutiae
From the publisher's feed
## **Matinee Minutiae: The Cinema Deep-Dive for True Movie Nerds**
Ever found yourself ignoring the plot of a movie because you were too busy wondering why that one character actor looks so familiar? Or maybe you've paused a film just to look up the exact month it was released to see if it coincided with a forgotten snack food launch?
If you live for the "Wait, was that...?" moments, **Matinee Minutiae** is the podcast you’ve been searching for.
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### **What is Matinee Minutiae?**
Hosted by **DJ Starsage** and **Matt Burlingame**, this isn't just another "two guys talking about movies" show. *Matinee Minutiae* is a deep-dive expedition into the DNA of film history. While other shows give you a 20-minute recap of the plot, we spend nearly two hours unearthing the trivia, the casting "what-ifs," and the cultural landscape that surrounded your favorite films.
From 90s conspiracy thrillers like *The Net* to 80s creature features like *Invaders from Mars*, we treat every film—whether it's a blockbuster or a "forgotten" TV movie—with the scholarly respect and obsessive curiosity it deserves.
### **Why Should You Listen?**
* **Beyond the Screen:** We don’t just talk about the movie; we talk about the *year*. Every episode is a time capsule, exploring the world as it was when the film hit theaters (or TV screens).
* **The Deepest Dives:** Have you ever wanted to know the connection between Natalie Wood and the studio system in 1965? Or the specific career trajectory of character actors from 1978's *Foul Play*? We do the homework so you don’t have to.
* **A "No-Snob" Zone:** We love *The Divine Ms. M* just as much as we love obscure sci-fi and 70s detective wonders. If it’s cinema, it’s worth our minutiae.
* **Community-Driven:** Our listeners are as obsessed as we are. Whether it's discussing the legacy of Elvira or debating the best 1980s Halloween candy, the conversation extends far beyond the microphone.
### **The Matinee Experience**
Imagine sitting down with two friends who know *everything* about the movie you just watched—and they aren't just telling you if it was good or bad. They’re telling you why that specific director was chosen, which roles were turned down by Hollywood legends, and what the critics were actually saying at the time.
**Matinee Minutiae** is the ultimate companion for the cinephile who knows that the most interesting things about a movie often happen when the camera isn't rolling.
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### **How to Join the Conversation**
With over 8 seasons and nearly 170 episodes of trivia-packed content, there is a massive library waiting for you.
* **Website:** matineeminutiae.com
* **Email:** [email protected]
* **Find us on:** Apple Podcasts, BlueSky, Odysee, and wherever you get your audio deep-dives.
> *"The Matinee Minutiae Podcast is one of the rare gems you're always looking for but can never seem to find. Stop reading this and hit play already!"* — **A Long-time Listener**
**Ready to obsess over the details? We’ll see you at the matinee.**