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  • TBT Episode 122 - Parasite

    We discuss the latest from Korean auteur Bong Joon-Ho as we have a conversation about income inequality and con artists in our exploration of PARASITE. Music this week is by Vampire Weekend.

    THE RUN DOWN

    00:01 - 15:57 The Warm Up

    "Bambina" by Vampire Weekend

    17:37 - 50:45 Parasite

    "This Life" by Vampire Weekend

    52:40 - 58:11 Mike and Ben Recommend

    58:12 - 59:12 This Week's Music

    59:13 - 01:01:57 Opening This Week

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    Vampire Weekend

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    1 hr 2 min
  • TBT Episode 121 - Paddleton

    We discuss the Netflix original starring Mark Duplass and Ray Romano about two best friends dealing with a life-altering change -- Paddleton. Music this week is by Weyes Blood of their album Titanic Rising.

    THE RUN DOWN

    00:01 - 13:42 The Warm Up

    "Andromeda" by Weyes Blood

    15:03 - 36:50 Paddleton

    "Everyday" by Weyes Blood

    38:25 - 42:34 Mike and Ben Recommend

    42:35 - 43:30 This Week's Music

    43:31 - 46:43 Opening This Week

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    47 min
  • TBT Episode 120 - The Lighthouse

    We discuss the latest from director Robert Eggers (The Witch) -- a tale of isolation and insanity on a remote New England island THE LIGHTHOUSE. Music this week is by Calexico and Iron & Wine off of their collaborative 2019 album Years To Burn.

    THE RUN DOWN

    00:01 - 12:33 The Warm Up

    "What Heaven's Left" by Calexico and Iron & Wine

    13:55 - 45:20 The Lighthouse

    "Father Mountain" by Calexico and Iron & Wine

    46:55 - 50:09 Mike and Ben Recommend

    50:10 - 51:06 This Week's Music

    51:07 - 54:28 Opening This Week

    ADDITIONAL NOTES

    Iron & Wine Calexico

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    55 min
  • TBT Episode 119 - The Last Black Man in San Francisco

    We catch up with the critically story of one man's infatuation with one particular beautiful home in the bay area -- The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019). Music this week is by Black Pumas off of their debut self-titled album. All of that and much more.

    THE RUN DOWN

    00:01 - 10:44 The Warm Up

    "Black Moon Rising" by Black Pumas

    12:06 - 41:43 The Last Black Man In San Francisco

    "Colors" by Black Pumas

    42:28 - 46:22 Mike and Ben Recommend

    46:23 - 46:53 This Week's Music

    46:54 - 50:37 Opening This Week

    ADDITIONAL NOTES

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    51 min
  • TBT Episode 118 - Joker
    We discuss the latest addition to the DC Cinematic Universe...the Todd Phillips' directed Joker. Music this week is by Ages and Ages off of their 2019 record Me You They We. All of that and much more! THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 12:35 The Warm Up "Needle and Thread" by Ages and Ages 13:50 - 48:35 Joker "Just My Luck" by Ages and Ages 49:44 - 53:37 Mike and Ben Recommend 53:38 - 54:25 This Week's Music 54:26 - 57:14 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Ages and Ages STAY CONNECTED

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    57 min
  • TBT Episode 117 - Her Smell
    We discuss the new rock 'n roll drama starring Elisabeth Moss, Her Smell. Music this week is by Sir Babygirl off of her new album "Crush On Me". THE RUN DOWN 00:01 - 11:12 The Warm Up "Heels" by Sir Babygirl 12:39 - 43:47 Her Smell "Haunted House" by Sir Babygirl 45:20 - 48:37 Mike and Ben Recommend 48:39 - 49:05 This Week's Music 49:06 - 52:08 Opening This Week ADDITIONAL NOTES Sir Babygirl

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    53 min
  • TBT Episode 116 - Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood

    We discuss the latest from writer and director Quentin Tarantino as he explores 1960's Hollywood set to the backdrop of the infamous Manson murders in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019). Music this week is by Bon Iver off of their most recent album "I, I" (2019).

    THE RUN DOWN

    00:01 - 11:19 The Warm Up

    12:49 - 47:05 Once Upon A Time In Hollywood

    48:40 - 52:10 Mike and Ben Recommend

    52:11 - 53:37 This Week's Music

    53:48 - 55:32 Opening This Week

    ADDITIONAL NOTES

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    56 min
  • TBT Episode 115 - Spider-Man: Far From Home

    We put on our spandex tights and pray that the exterminator is out of town in this week's discussion of Spider-Man: Far From Home. Michael explores his inner runner and shares harrowing tales about the once thought to be mythological rattlesnake. Music this week is by Chance the Rapper off of his debut album The Big Day.

    THE RUN DOWN

    00:01 - 12:20 The Warm Up

    "All Day Long" by Chance the Rapper

    13:35 - 45:47 Spider-Man: Far From Home

    "Do You Remember?" by Chance the Rapper

    47:33 - 53:27 Mike and Ben Recommend

    53:28 - 55:38 This Week's Music

    55:39 - 57:58 Opening This Week

    ADDITIONAL NOTES

    Chance the Rapper Where Do Rattlesnakes Live?

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    58 min
  • TBT Episode 114 - Midsommar

    We discuss Ari Aster's follow-up to his 2018 breakout directorial debut Hereditary -- the critically acclaimed ritualistic horror feature Midsommar. Music this week is by Palehound from their 2019 album Black Friday.

    THE RUN DOWN

    00:01 - 11:18 The Warm Up

    "Aaron" by Palehound

    12:52 - 52:31 Midsommar

    "Killer" by Palehound

    54:09 - 1:00:30 Mike and Ben Recommend

    1:00:31 - 1:01:13 This Week's Music

    1:01:14 - 1:03:25 Opening This Week

    ADDITIONAL NOTES

    Palehound - Black Friday

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    1 hr 4 min

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The Burning Theater is a free weekly podcast dedicated to exploring the relationship between faith and film. Co-hosted by Ben Hemphill and Michael Hoffman. New shows on Thursdays.