Piecing It Together Podcast

On the 2nd episode of the special episode series called Breaking It Apart, co-host Kris Krainock and I take a look NOT at a new movie and what movies inspired it, but at a classic movie and what movies were inspired BY it… And this time we're looking at the classic Stanley Kubrick feature 2001: A Space Odyssey. Somehow depicting outer space before we even made it out there, and with some of the most breathtaking visuals ever put to film, 2001 recently had an IMAX re-release which really let the amazingly unique and trippy views of outer space and wormholes shine. Narrowing down the influences on this one were especially difficult as the film clearly laid the groundwork for all of sci-fi from when it was released in 1968 to today. Puzzle pieces include Star Wars, The Tree of Life, Adaptation and The Simpsons.

And for those keeping track of the Piecing It Together Podcast, just know that special series and episodes like this will continue to be a part of the future of the show, and we’ll continue figuring out the best way to brand them and tie them in to the overall puzzle theme as we continue doing them. While some special episodes will be a once in a while thing, Breaking It Apart will be a regular occurrence with its own numbering.

As always, SPOILER ALERT for 2001: A Space Odyssey (and any other movies we discussed)!

2001: A Space Odyssey recently had an IMAX re-release which is now over in most markets, but you can still check the website to see if some cities still have it playing: https://www.imax.com/News/2001-A-Space-Odyssey-in-IMAX

Kris Krainock is a filmmaker and film fan who hosts Cinemondays, a weekly film event here in Las Vegas. Check out info on upcoming editions of Cinemondays at https://www.facebook.com/Cinemondays/

Kris also has a web series in the works called “It’s All Downhill From Here” which currently takes the form of a weekly comic strip you can check out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsalldownhillfromhere.tv/

You can also check out Kris' new website for info about him and his film projects https://www.kriskrainock.com

My new album, A Different Kind Of Dream is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!

Also, my new Virtual Reality Music Video “Palindrone 360” is available now on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26kcl20ESp0

The song at the end of the episode is “The Void” from the album A Different Kind of Dream.

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Also, be sure to check out the The Pull Bag Podcast on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pull-bag/id619925254?mt=2

And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!

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Two Live Shows in March 2026

We will be doing two live shows in March 2026!

On the 25th episode of Piecing It Together, first time co-host Jason Harris and I discuss Eighth Grade, the sometimes hilarious, sometimes heart-felt new film from A24. The film from comedian and first time writer/director Bo Burnham follows 13 year old Kayla as she deals with Eighth Grade, growing up in today's world and the always scary onset of High School, all while continuing to grow her YouTube video series. Puzzle pieces include Welcome to the Dollhouse, American Pie, Ingrid Goes West and The Squid & The Whale.

As always, SPOILER ALERT for Eighth Grade (and any other movies we discussed)!

http://eighthgrade.movie/

Jason Harris is a writer and stand-up comedian (not just here in Las Vegas).

Check out Jason Harris on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jasonharriscomedy/

And check out his new web series Copper Creek at https://www.facebook.com/coppercreekshow/

My new album, A Different Kind Of Dream is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!

Also, my new Virtual Reality Music Video “Palindrone 360” is available now on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26kcl20ESp0

The song at the end of the episode is “Every Little Bit” from my album An Unseen Sky which is available on iTunes, CD Baby, Spotify and all digital music stores.

Big Announcement: Our TeePublic store is now ready! Check out our first design and get T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Notebooks and more with the Piecing It Together Logo!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/piecing-it-together

Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPod

And “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPod

And Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.

And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!

Share the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!

Also, be sure to check out The VCR Kids Podcast at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vcr-kids/id1348087942?mt=2

And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!

Mentioned in this episode:

Two Live Shows in March 2026

We will be doing two live shows in March 2026!

On the 24th episode of Piecing It Together, returning co-host Chad Clinton Freeman discuss Alpha, the survival epic about the first ever "boy and his dog" from writer/director Albert Hughes. It's a gorgeous looking movie set in 20,000BC with long, beautiful shots of the uncompromising wilderness, acted in an ancient language (with subtitles) and tells the story of the first man who ever bonded with a dog. It might not REALLY be the story of the first man and dog to bond, but it's a great one. Puzzle pieces include Apocalypto, 300, 10,000 B.C., and Annie.

As always, SPOILER ALERT for Alpha (and any other movies we discussed)!

http://www.alpha-themovie.com/

Chad Clinton Freeman is the founder of the Pollygrind Film Festival and is currently helping plan the Ironton Wizardfest. He’s also the only person I know who sees more movies than me.

Follow Chad on Twitter at @pollystaffle

And Check Out Ironton Wizardfest on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/irontonwizardfest/

My new album, A Different Kind Of Dream is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!

Also, my new Virtual Reality Music Video “Palindrone 360” is available now on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26kcl20ESp0

The song at the end of the episode is "Covered In Blankets," by The Pup Pups, aka my comedy side-project featuring all songs about my dogs (and in some cases sung BY my dogs)... Yeah, I'd say we've come a long way since the days that Alpha took place in.

Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPod

And “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPod

And Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.

And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!

Share the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!

Also, be sure to check out Altered Geek at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/altered-geek/id683296368?mt=2

And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!

Mentioned in this episode:

Two Live Shows in March 2026

We will be doing two live shows in March 2026!

On the 23rd episode of Piecing It Together, returning co-host David Quinones and I actually do our first ever cross-over episode with our other show Bird Road Podcast by covering the politically charged Sorry To Bother You. The story centers on a man in an alternate near future (played by Atlanta's Lakeith Stanfield) who discovers he has a special gift that will lead to a fast rise up the corporate ladder at his telemarketing job. As his career begins to take off, his friends begin to organize a protest against the corporation, and the anti-capitalism messages mix with plenty of weird dystopian imagery in this wild movie from first time writer/director Boots Riley. Puzzle pieces include the work of Charlie Kaufman and Michel Gondry, Office Space, They Live and Dope.

The main conversation of this episode also appears on Episode 38 of our Bird Road Podcast.

As always, SPOILER ALERT for Sorry To Bother You (and any other movies we discussed)!

http://sorrytobotheryou.movie/

David Quinones is a writer, reporter, podcaster and my best friend. He’s also my boss here at the All Points West Podcast Network. Make sure to check out our other show, Bird Road Podcast wherever you’re listening to Piecing It Together and at http://www.birdroadpodcast.com

Follow David Quinones on Twitter @david_quinones

My new album, A Different Kind Of Dream is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!

Also, my new Virtual Reality Music Video “Palindrone 360” is available now on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26kcl20ESp0

The song at the end of the episode is a piece of music from the short film I scored called "To Cherish The Time" which can be watched on Vimeo at https://vimeo.com/210373954

I'll eventually be releasing a compilation album of music from films I scored like this track.

Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPod

And “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPod

And Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.

And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!

Share the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!

Also, be sure to check out TV Tangents at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tv-tangents/id1373516284?mt=2

And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!

Mentioned in this episode:

Two Live Shows in March 2026

We will be doing two live shows in March 2026!