The Sub-Beacon Podcast

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June 12, 2020 Little Italy, Wearing Pants, and a Sonny Update
In this Very Special Episode sponsored by Tommy John, we review the Italian-Canadian rom-com Little Italy. Oofah, how did this movie ever get made? JVL finds Emma Roberts irresistable. Sonny ranks the movie's stereotypes, from best to worst. Vic resists wearing pants to the office. Plus Sonny reassures us he is fine.
57 min
June 05, 2020 The Lighthouse, Fancy Faucets, and HD DVD
In this latest episode sponsored by Tommy John and DoorDash, we discuss the indie-horror film The Lighthouse starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson. Sonny liked it, obviously. Vic didn't understand it, obviously. JVL rediscovers his HD DVD player. Plus advice on where to buy fancy faucets!
57 min
May 27, 2020 Under the Silver Lake, the Tenet Trailer, and Pizza Boxes
In this latest episode, we review Under the Silver Lake starring Andrew Garfield. Sonny and JVL can't stop gushing about it. Vic could not make sense of it. We also discuss the new Tenet trailer. And JVL questions the racial stereotyping on pizza boxes.
56 min
May 18, 2020 Capone, Casinos, and Bennies!
In this latest episode sponsored by Tommy John, we discuss Capone starring Tom Hardy. JVL goes back to the beach—and so do the Bennies! Vic goes the wrong way in a supermarket. Sonny gets his fill of Buffalo Trace. Plus figuring out how to play craps during a pandemic. And an old friend returns to the show!
1 hr
May 11, 2020 Flash Gordon, ZZ Top Lyrics, and Vic’s Basement
In this latest episode sponsored by DoorDash, we discuss the soon-to-be-rereleased Flash Gordon. JVL calls it a psycho-sexual masterpiece. Sonny thought less of it. Vic explains why he's recording in his basement. Plus ZZ Top lyrics explained!
1 hr 2 min
May 05, 2020 Val Kilmer, Netflix Numbers, and Swag!
In this latest episode, we discuss Val Kilmer, who has a new memoir, I'm Your Huckleberry. Of course we haven't read it but that doesn't stop us from discussing his films! Vic promises not to say his name. JVL shares his obsession with Calvin Klein. And Sonny talks about theaters reopening. Plus listener shout-outs!
56 min
April 28, 2020 Extraction, Chris Hemsworth, and Graphing Calculators!
In this latest episode, we discuss the new Netflix movie Extraction starring Chris Hemsworth. Sonny likes it enough, JVL finds it derivative, and Vic loves the grenade launcher. Sonny shares news about They Called Me Wyatt, a new book from Rebeller Media. JVL shares his conspiracy theory about graphing calculators. And Vic makes his own simple syrup.
53 min
April 21, 2020 Michael Jordan, The Batman, and Cassette Tapes!
On this latest episode sponsored by DoorDash, we discuss the new Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance. JVL calls it hagiography. Sonny loves Rick Fox. Vic struggles with his Dikembe Mutombo impression. Plus Guitar Hero, cassette tapes, and the true nature of The Batman!
1 hr 15 min
April 14, 2020 Gladiator, Tombstone, and Rankings!
In this latest episode we discuss the 20th anniversary of Gladiator. Could it be Ridley Scott's best movie, Russell Crowe's best role, or the best gladiator movie of all time? Let the rankings decide! Plus JVL gives Sonny an Easter quiz, Sonny talks Michael Biehn and Tombstone, and Vic shares his strategy for world domination.
1 hr 5 min
April 07, 2020 Louis CK, Wrestlemania, and Old Fashioneds
On this latest episode, we discuss the return of comedian Louis CK in Sincerely. JVL explains Wrestlemania amid a pandemic. Vic wants more free TV—a lot more. And Sonny suffers an Old Fashioned disaster. Plus Manhattans, movie releases, and Immobiliare!
59 min

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Each week, geek out with Jonathan V. Last, Sonny Bunch, and Mike Warren for a podcast about movies and pop culture. The guys behind the Substandard are back and worse than ever.