The Sub-Beacon Podcast

By The Sub-Beacon Podcast

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

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The podcast currently has 169 episodes available.

The Sub-Beacon Podcast episodes:

March 30, 2020 Tiger King, Cinema in Crisis, and Family Blackjack
On this latest episode sponsored by Warby Parker and DoorDash, we break down the Netflix docuseries Tiger King. JVL calls it an indictment against democracy. Vic calls it aspirational. Sonny discusses movie-making in the time of coronavirus. Plus JVL on family blackjack and Vic's tips for hot bars (which may or may not come back).
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1h 5min
March 22, 2020 The Hunt, Box Office Breakdown, and Dietary Dilemmas
On this latest episode sponsored by Warby Parker, we review The Hunt, which we all saw from the comfort of our homes! Sonny discusses the dismal fate of movie theaters. JVL replaces the "Freshman 15" with the "COVID 19." Vic eats everything before it spoils and sometimes a little after.
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1h 4min
March 12, 2020 Pandemic Movies, Social Distancing, and Hollywood in Chaos
In this latest episode sponsored by DoorDash and Calm, we discuss pandemic movies like Outbreak and even War of the Worlds. Sonny relates his own "contagion" experience. JVL doesn't want to touch anything (nothing new there), and Vic plays Axis & Allies.
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1h 4min
March 05, 2020 Hunters, Hoyas, and Hollywood Goes Viral
In this latest episode of the Sub-Beacon, we discuss the Amazon Prime Holocaust revenge series Hunters—in bad taste or just derivative? Sonny and JVL talk about the impact of the Corona virus on the film industry. Vic and JVL felt old returning to Georgetown. Plus a review of the Union and Penn Station Acela lounges!
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57min
February 27, 2020 Parasite, Capitalism, and Cosplay with Sonny
In this latest episode sponsored by DoorDash and Calm, we discuss the Oscar-winning Parasite. JVL has a deep take on the plight of the proletariat. Vic once worked for Korean bosses. Sonny recounts the Rebeller screening of VFW and meeting fans of the show. Plus thoughts on Sonic the Hedgehog, The Call of the Wild, and Lenten sacrifices!
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53min
February 13, 2020 Birds of Prey, the Oscars, and Gym Fees!
In this latest episode sponsored by DoorDash, we discuss Birds of Prey. JVL has thoughts on toxic masculinity. Sonny reveals just how difficult it is to end your gym membership. Vic breaks out the Quadrant Calculator. Plus Oscar talk and that new trailer for The French Dispatch—more Wes Anderson than Wes Anderson!
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1h
February 06, 2020 The Gentlemen, Big Plungers, and Sonny’s Return
In this latest episode sponsored by Calm, we discuss Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen. Sonny goes on a cable rant. JVL buys a new plunger. Vic confuses Spectrum with Spectravision. Plus making the case for the seaward!
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52min
January 30, 2020 Amazing Movies, Coaching, and Hoya Saxa!
In this latest episode sponsored by Calm and DoorDash, we discuss the box office and some of our favorite movies. Cillizza can't say enough about Sucker Punch. Vic does a Hoya Q&A while JVL listens patiently. Cillizza and JVL talk sports while Vic listens patiently. Plus Revenge of the Sith, stomach flu, and a Jonah Nolan story!
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40min
January 23, 2020 Bad Boys for Life, Strong Coffee, and the Best Movie of the 2010s?
In this latest episode, sponsored by SwagRight.com, we discuss Bad Boys for Life. JVL has words for an unkind reviewer. Sonny prepares for his big move. Vic makes coffee for a hundred people. Plus a ranking of the best movies of the 2010s!
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1h 1min
January 16, 2020 1917, Cigar Smoking, and More Star Wars!
In this latest episode sponsored by Warby Parker and SwagRight.com, we discuss the World War I drama 1917. JVL loved it, but is it too gimmicky, Sonny wonders? Vic's mouth feels like an ashtray. Plus that other Star Wars script—more Rose, please!
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58min

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