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Scott and Matt and maybe a guest discuss and analyze movies, TV, books, and anything else we feel like talking about. Follow us @doofmedia on Twitter or at doofmedia.com

#310 - THE LAST OF US Season 2 w/ Elliot Diebold 06/13/2025

#310 - THE LAST OF US Season 2 w/ Elliot Diebold This week Matt is on vacation, so Scott journeyed south of the equator to chat with Elliot about season 2 of The Last of Us. They chat about the things they absolutely loved, the struggles they had with the show, and whether it can ultimately pull off what it wants to do. Make sure you check out Elliot's newest show, Belting at Windmills: We'll be off next week but back in two weeks with another episode, Deconstructing Paul Thomas Anderson's Magnolia! Follow us on Twitter: See all of our podcasts and more at ! /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/36980700

#309 - Deconstructing PTA: BOOGIE NIGHTS 06/06/2025

#309 - Deconstructing PTA: BOOGIE NIGHTS This week on the show, we check out Paul Thomas Anderson's second film: 1997's acclaimed journey through the 1970s and 1980s porn industry: Boogie Nights. We talk about the movie's morality, Wahlberg's excellent performance, and why Burt Reynolds hated this movie so dang much. Then, we chat about the trailer for Alien: Earth and if we're excited about Alien making it's way to TV. Follow us on Twitter: See all of our podcasts and more at ! Show Notes: 1:51 - Boogie Nights 1:11:46 - Alien: Earth Trailer /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/36885895

#308 - Deconstructing PTA: HARD EIGHT 05/30/2025

#308 - Deconstructing PTA: HARD EIGHT This week on the show, we finally begin our newest Deconstructing Directors series. We set our sights on Paul Thomas Anderson and talk about his first film: 1996's Hard Eight. We chat about Anderson's style, the complicated nature of the lead character and also how cool smoking is. Next week, Deconstructing PTA continues with Boogie Nights Follow us on Twitter: See all of our podcasts and more at ! /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/36783600

#307 - ANDOR & Revisiting ROGUE ONE 05/16/2025

#307 - ANDOR & Revisiting ROGUE ONE This week, we chat about the final 3 episodes of Andor and then discuss how our opinions on Rogue One have changed after a post-Andor rewatch. We say in the episode that these two things will be clearly demarcated, but that, it turns out, is a lie. We just kinda talk about both intermingled. I'd suggest you watch Andor first, then listen. Sorry! Next week, Decostructing PTA begins with the director's first feature film: Hard Eight Follow us on Twitter: See all of our podcasts and more at ! Show Notes: WATCH ANDOR FIRST /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/36588740

Bonus: ANDOR Update 05/09/2025

Bonus: ANDOR Update We interrupt our regularly scheduled programing for an important message coming from the planet Ghorman: Andor Season 2 Rules. Actually, Matt had internet issues all day on the day he planned on watching PTA's Hard Eight so we were forced to delay that episode til next week, but we just had to get together and talk about Andor. Spoilers through episode 9 Next week, Decostructing PTA truly begins with the director's first feature film: Follow us on Twitter: See all of our podcasts and more at ! /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/36504490

#306: Deconstructing Del Toro (Addendum): PINOCCHIO (2022) 05/02/2025

#306: Deconstructing Del Toro (Addendum): PINOCCHIO (2022) This week we're back with one of our old Deconstructing Director's subjects as we discuss Guillermo Del Toro's 2022 Oscar-winning stop motion film, Pinocchio Then, we set our sights on episodes 4-6 of Andor season 2. Next week, Decostructing PTA begins with the director's first feature film: Follow us on Twitter: See all of our podcasts and more at ! Show Notes: 3:53 - Pinocchio 55:20 - Andor S2 E4-6 /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/36406830

#305 - Deconstructing Scott (Addendum): NAPOLEON 04/25/2025

#305 - Deconstructing Scott (Addendum): NAPOLEON This week, we fill some gaps in our Deconstructing series and take a look at Ridley Scott's little talked about 2023 film Napoleon. Then, Andor is back and better than ever. We chat about the first three episodes of season 2 Next week, we check out Guillermo Del Torro's Pinnochio Follow us on Twitter: See all of our podcasts and more at ! Show Notes: 1:46 - Napoleon 57:52 - Andor S2 E1-3 /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/36303920

#304 - TREMORS (1990) 04/18/2025

#304 - TREMORS (1990) This week on the show we honor the request of longtime Patron Aqualungfish who asked us to take a look at the wonderful 1990 Horror Comedy Tremors. Then we chat about the newest trailer for MCU's Fantastic 4 film and comic book movies in general. Follow us on Twitter: See all of our podcasts and more at ! Show Notes: 1:00 - Tremors 51:22 - The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer and the future of comic book movies /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/36217255

#303 - Oscars Catch-Up: I'M STILL HERE 04/04/2025

#303 - Oscars Catch-Up: I'M STILL HERE We at last return to complete our Oscars Catch-Up series, a mere month after the Oscars are over. This week we chat about our final Best Picture nominee, the Brazlillian film I'm Still Here. Then, we take a look at all 10 nominees from 2024 and rank them against each other before comparing them to the 2023 Oscars list and deciding which year was better. Next week...Tremors! Follow us on Twitter: See all of our podcasts and more at ! Show Notes: 1:00 - I'm Still Here discussion 51:43 - Ranking the Best Picture Nominees /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/36001475

March Book Club - A CANTICLE FOR LEIBOWITZ by Walter M. Miller Jr. 04/04/2025

March Book Club - A CANTICLE FOR LEIBOWITZ by Walter M. Miller Jr. This month, after being the runner up for almost a year, Walter Miller's A Canticle for Leibowitz finally wins the vote. Come listen to us chat about this excellent book! Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on , so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit. Our next book is a big one. We're reading Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry. Because this book is so long we'll be skipping the month of April and will be meeting up at the end of May to chat about it. Come join us on Friday May 30th at 9:30 PM Central Time Matt’s Twitter: Scott’s Twitter: Stay updated with Doof Media: See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/35999395

#302 - SEVERANCE (Season 2) 03/28/2025

#302 - SEVERANCE (Season 2) This week Severance has concluded its second season, and Scott and Matt really wanted to talk about it. It was often great, but also frequently frustrating. We discuss it all! Next week, Oscar's coverage concludes at last with our final film: I'm Still Here Follow us on Twitter: See all of our podcasts and more at ! Show Notes: All Severance /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/35901600

#301 - INVINCIBLE (Season 3) 03/21/2025

#301 - INVINCIBLE (Season 3) This week Matt and Scott just finished up the 3rd season of the Amazon Prime Animated Super Hero show Invincible and wanted to talk about it! Also, Scott is very frustrated by Severance S2E9! Next week we finish our Severance coverage by talking about all of season 2 and the finale Follow us on Twitter: See all of our podcasts and more at ! Show Notes: 2:35 - Invincible Season 3 1:09:46- Severance S2E9 /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/35802940

#300 - The 300th Episode! 03/14/2025

#300 - The 300th Episode! This week we celebrate our 300th episode by discussing Zach Snyder's 300! It's a fun movie...and a weird one. Then we chat about the last 300 episodes of The Doofcast and what we think the show will look like going forward. Also, Severance S2E8! Next week we wrap up our Oscars Catch-Up series with I'm Still Here. Follow us on Twitter: See all of our podcasts and more at ! Show Notes: 2:15 - 300 1:04:35 - 300 Years of Doofcast 1:35:10 - Severance S2E8 /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/35682530

#299 - GLADIATOR II 03/07/2025

#299 - GLADIATOR II This week our final best picture nominee isn't quite available yet, so instead we're taking a look at a 2024 film that didn't quite make it to best picture level: Ridley Scott's Gladiator II! We also chat about the Oscars and discuss the incredible episode 7 of Severance Next week THE THREE HUNDREDTH EPISODE Follow us on Twitter: See all of our podcasts and more at ! Show Notes: 1:00 - Oscar's Recap 23:44 - Gladiator II 1:00:39 - Severance S2E7 /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/35571655

#298 - Oscars Catch-Up: A COMPLETE UNKNOWN 02/28/2025

#298 - Oscars Catch-Up: A COMPLETE UNKNOWN In our penultimate episode looking at this year's Oscar Best Picture nominees, we watch and discuss the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown. A surprisingly fresh take on Dylan helmed with some amazing performances. Then we chat about Episode 6 of Severance: Atilla Next week Oscars Catch-Up concludes with I'm Still Here Follow us on Twitter: See all of our podcasts and more at ! /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/35477905

#297 - Oscars Catch-Up: THE BRUTALIST 02/21/2025

#297 - Oscars Catch-Up: THE BRUTALIST In Part 7 of our series looking at the 2024 Oscars Best Picture nominees, Scott and Matt look at The Brutalist, a 3 1/2 hour epic tale of the failure of the American Dream. We chat about Brutalism, the artist/patron relationship, and the power of the performances. Then we chat about Episode 5 of Severance: Trojan's Horse Next week Oscars Catch-Up continues with A Complete Unknown. Follow us on Twitter: See all of our podcasts and more at ! /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/35374595

#296 - Oscars Catch-Up: NICKEL BOYS 02/14/2025

#296 - Oscars Catch-Up: NICKEL BOYS In Part 6 of our series looking at the 2024 Oscars Best Picture nominees, Scott and Matt look at the beautiful and moving Nickel Boys. We chat about the movie's incredible use of a unique camera perspective and how it enhanced a great story. Then we chat about Episode 4 of Severance! Then we chat about a couple of recent trailers before wrapping things up with Episode 3 of Severance Next week Oscars Catch-Up continues with... well.. we're not quite sure yet. Follow us on Twitter: See all of our podcasts and more at ! /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/35281660

#295 - Oscars Catch-Up: THE SUBSTANCE 02/07/2025

#295 - Oscars Catch-Up: THE SUBSTANCE Matt and Scott take a look at the Best Picture nominated The Substance a weird, gross, wonderful look at how aging women are treated by Hollywood and humanity at large. Then we chat about a couple of recent trailers before wrapping things up with Episode 3 of Severance Next week Oscars Catch-Up continues with... well.. we're not quite sure yet. Follow us on Twitter: See all of our podcasts and more at ! /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/35187595

January 2025 Book Club - FROM A BUICK 8 by Stephen King 02/04/2025

January 2025 Book Club - FROM A BUICK 8 by Stephen King This month we return to the King as we discuss From a Buick 8, an interesting and delightful Stephen King novel about grief Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on , so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit. Next month's book is The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin. We'll be meeting to discuss it on Friday, February 28th at 9:30 PM Central Time!!! Matt’s Twitter: Scott’s Twitter: Stay updated with Doof Media: See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/35149800

#294 - Oscars Catch-Up: ANORA 01/31/2025

#294 - Oscars Catch-Up: ANORA Matt and Scott chat about Sean Baker's Anora in Part 4 of their Oscars Catch-Up series. This delightful film about a sex worker who marries a Russian Oligarch's son confounds and confuses with tonal shifts. It's fun, funny, and deeply impactful. Then we chat about episode 2 of Season 2 of Severance Next week Oscars Catch-Up continues with The Substance Follow us on Twitter: See all of our podcasts and more at ! /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/35093865

#293 - Oscars Catch-Up: CONCLAVE 01/24/2025

#293 - Oscars Catch-Up: CONCLAVE In part 3 of our 9 part series discussing the Best Picture nominees for the 2025 Academy Awards, Matt and Scott chat about the Pope! We're watching and discussing Conclave Then we chat about the first episode of Season 2 of Severance Next week Oscars Catch-Up continues with Anora Follow us on Twitter: See all of our podcasts and more at ! /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/34989765

#292 - Oscar's Catch-Up: EMILIA PÉREZ 01/17/2025

#292 - Oscar's Catch-Up: EMILIA PÉREZ In part 2 of our 9 part series discussing the (potential) Best Picture nominees for the 2025 Academy Awards, Matt and Scott chat about the divisive and confounding Emelia Perez. We didn't like this movie. But also did? Kinda? I dunno. Then we briefly chat about the passing of David Lynch. Next week Oscars Catch-Up continues with Conclave Follow us on Twitter: See all of our podcasts and more at ! /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/34890990

#291 - Oscars Catch-Up: WICKED 01/10/2025

#291 - Oscars Catch-Up: WICKED It's Awards Season and Scott and Matt are once again playing catch up. Over the next nine weeks we'll be frantically watching and discussing the most likely Best Picture nominated films just in time to... be 1 week late to the Oscars. First up is the smash hit Wicked. We did... not like this one, you guys. Sorry... Next week Oscars Catch-Up continues with Emelia Perez! Follow us on Twitter: See all of our podcasts and more at ! /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/34798575

December 2024 Book Club - JURASSIC PARK by Michael Crichton 01/07/2025

December 2024 Book Club - JURASSIC PARK by Michael Crichton This month, we examined the 1990 classic Crichton novel Jurassic Park, a book we haven't read in 65 million years, give or take. Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on , so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit. Next month's book is From a Buick 8 by Stephen King! Hey, we've heard of him. We'll be meeting to discuss it on Friday, January 31st at 9:30 PM Central Time!!! Matt’s Twitter: Scott’s Twitter: Stay updated with Doof Media: See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/34749335

#290 - JURASSIC PARK 01/03/2025

#290 - JURASSIC PARK For our first show of the new year we finally decided to chat about Steven Spielberg's seminal classic Jurassic Park. It rules. We'll also be covering the book on book club on 1/3/25 at 9:30 PM Central! Next week our Oscars Catch-Up series begins with Wicked! Follow us on Twitter: See all of our podcasts and more at ! /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/34706140

November 2024 Book Club - THE BRIGHT SWORD By Lev Grossman 12/16/2024

November 2024 Book Club - THE BRIGHT SWORD By Lev Grossman This month we caught up with Lev Grossman's newest novel The Bright Sword, an examination of the King Arthur myth from a new perspective. Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on , so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit. Next month's book is Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton. We'll be meeting to discuss it on Friday, January 6th at 9:30 PM Central Time!!! Matt’s Twitter: Scott’s Twitter: Stay updated with Doof Media: See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/34463710

#289 - THE RINGS OF POWER (Season 2) 12/13/2024

#289 - THE RINGS OF POWER (Season 2) The guys finally go through all of season 2 of Amazon's The Rings of Power and they have...quite a lot to say about it. It's a really good show guys. Stop accusing us of being paid by Amazon and actually go watch it. It's fantastic. Follow us on Twitter: See all of our podcasts and more at ! /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/34426195

#288 - DIE HARD 12/06/2024

#288 - DIE HARD After 287 episodes we finally decided we needed to talk about one of the greatest action films of all time. That's right, the classic Christmas movie Die Hard. We chat about what it was like revisiting this movie for the first time in a long time, the strength of it's script and the brilliance of the performances. Then, Scott recommends a whole bunch of TV and the guys talk about Moana 2's shocking Box Office success. Follow us on Twitter: See all of our podcasts and more at ! /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/34312270

#287 - ALIEN: ROMULUS 11/22/2024

#287 - ALIEN: ROMULUS This week Matt and Scott take a look at the newest film in the Alien Franchise: Alien: Romulus. It's honestly a pretty mixed bag. Tons to love, but some really frustrating choices. Then we briefly chat about the big releases of the Thanksgiving season: Gladiator II, Wicked, and Moana 2 Follow us on Twitter: See all of our podcasts and more at ! /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/34103146

October 2024 Book Club - THE MALTESE FALCON By Dashiell Hammett 11/16/2024

October 2024 Book Club - THE MALTESE FALCON By Dashiell Hammett This month we checked out the classic hardboiled detective novel The Maltese Falcon by Dashiel Hammett. It's a short, entertaining, and absolutely genre defining novel. Note: This is an unedited audio copy of the live-streamed discussion over on , so you'll hear us interact with the audience a bit. Next month's book is The Bright Sword By Lev Grossman. We'll be meeting to discuss it on Friday, December 7th at 9:30 PM Central Time!!! Matt’s Twitter: Scott’s Twitter: Stay updated with Doof Media: See all of our podcasts, writing, and more at /episode/index/show/dalyplanetfilms/id/33955427

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