Legends Podcast
Hi and Welcome to Legends Podcast Here we discuss Entertainment Legends, and Legendary entertainment. Cult, Classic, New, Old, Original, Sequels, Reboot, Remake, web, TV and more, for better or worse. Come and meet Beef, Lobster, Rum Daddy, and many other special guest as we comment on our favorite entertainment.
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Legends Podcast #732; October Sky (1999)
06/18/2025
Legends Podcast #732; October Sky (1999)
Director Joe Johnston, who worked in design and VFX for George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, is best known for effects-heavy family pics like Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, The Rocketeer, and Jumanji. But in 1999, he tried his hand at the “based on a true story” inspirational biopic genre, based on the early life of NASA engineer Homer Hickam, as told in Hickam’s memoir Rocket Boys. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, and Laura Dern, the film tells the story of a coal miner’s son who was inspired by the launch of Sputnik in 1957 to take up rocketry with a group of friends against his father’s wishes. A critical and commercial success, the anagramically-titled October Sky sounds stellar. But over two decades later, does it still shoot for the moon, or is it a dud? For more geeky podcasts visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at , Music: Title Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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Legends Podcast #731; Omniloop (2024)
06/10/2025
Legends Podcast #731; Omniloop (2024)
Wait, do that again. No that wasn’t quite right… In 2024, writer-director-editor Bernardo Britto — best known for his sharp, thought-provoking animated shorts like Yearbook, Hudson Geese, and Glove — takes a bold leap into live action with his very first feature film.Set in Miami and Starring Mary-Louise Parker as a woman facing a haunting deadline: she has only one week left to live. But when she uses mysterious pills from her youth that send her back five days in time, she’s plunged into an infinite loop — a desperate quest to unravel the mysteries of time travel and find a way to cheat death.Along the way she enlists the help of young student, played by Ayo Edebiri, from FX’s The Bear. This week we struggle with the existential question of which goal to pursue, knowledge, survival or love? Join us as we circle the drain in Omni Loop For more geeky podcasts visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at , Music: Title Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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Legends Podcast #730; Better Man (2024)
06/05/2025
Legends Podcast #730; Better Man (2024)
One of last year’s most puzzling releases came in the form of a musical biopic chronicling the rise to fame of British pop star Robbie Williams. While following all the usual biopic tropes, this film made one rather noticeable swerve by portraying its star and subject as an anthropomorphic CGI chimpanzee. With Williams providing the narration and singing and Jonno Davies providing the voice and motion capture, the film, directed by The Greatest Showman’s Michael Gracey, never acknowledges this species-bending premise while playing it straight. Despite Robbie Williams’ mega-stardom in the UK, audiences didn’t swing into theaters to see it there, or in the States where he’s far less well known: the $110 million dollar flick only brought in $22.5 million at the box office. Critics, however, were mostly kind to the film, which received a record-breaking 16 nominations at the 2025 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards, winning in nine categories, including Best Film. But will our hosts see no evil, hear no evil, and speak no evil? Or does Better Man deserve worse? For more geeky podcasts visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at , Music: Title Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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Legends Podcast #729; Twisters (2024)
05/29/2025
Legends Podcast #729; Twisters (2024)
We’re returning to The Suck Zone to kick off the summer movie season with a legacy sequel to the 1996 film Twister! Director Lee Isaac Chung updates the storm chasing disaster flick for 2024, with a new cast including Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, and Anthony Ramos. When a tornado outbreak threatens Oklahoma, a traumatized scientist and a social media influencer join forces to literally change the weather. Coming to the big screen more than twenty years after the original, is this formula enough to blow away fair-weather fans of the franchise? Or does the forecast indicate another two decades of dormancy? We’re strapping ourselves in - “What? Why didn’t you tell me this before?” - for a bumpy ride with Twisters! For more geeky podcasts visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at , Music: Title Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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Legends Podcast #728; Wicked (2024)
05/21/2025
Legends Podcast #728; Wicked (2024)
We’re off to see the 2024 movie adaptation of Act One of the 2003 hit Broadway musical based on the 1995 bestselling book by Gregory Maguire, based on the 1939 film, based on the 1900 novel by L. Frank Baum. Telling the origin story of the witches of Oz, this Jon M. Chu-directed film saw Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande step into the roles made famous on stage by Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth. Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Peter Dinklage, and Jeff Goldblum round out the cast of one of the biggest films of the past year. It brought in over $750 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Oz film, the highest-grossing musical film adaptation, and the fifth-highest-grossing film of 2024. It scored ten Oscar noms, including Best Picture, and won Best Costume Design and Best Production Design. A sequel, adapting Act Two of the show, is scheduled for release later this year. But does this musical prequel defy gravity, or does it hit a few flat notes? Join us as we throw a bucket of cold water on Wicked! For more geeky podcasts visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail:
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Legends Podcast #727; Jawbreaker (1999)
05/14/2025
Legends Podcast #727; Jawbreaker (1999)
We’re heading back to high school for a Legend of ‘99 - that’s 25 years ago! When a prank goes wrong leaving the most popular girl in school dead in the trunk of a car, her clique will stop at nothing to cover up their crime. Starring Rose McGowan, Rebecca Gayheart, Julie Benz, and Judy Greer, this film written and directed by Darren Stein didn’t take a huge bite out of the box office, with many critics souring it at the time of release. However, as time passed, audiences have come to see it as a cult classic alongside similar films like Heathers and Mean Girls. There has even been talk of a musical or television adaptation. But are we sweet on Jawbreaker, or is this wallflower in desperate need of a makeover? For more geeky podcasts visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at , Music: Title Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Legends Podcast #726; Megalopolis (2024)
05/07/2025
Legends Podcast #726; Megalopolis (2024)
Director Francis Ford Coppola is widely regarded as one of the greatest directors of the twentieth century, the visionary force behind The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and dozens of other films. For decades, Coppola had sought to make a film drawing parallels between the fall of the Roman Republic and the future of the United States by retelling the Catilinarian conspiracy in modern New York, but was unable to secure studio funding. After three decades of fits and starts, Coppola ultimately spent $120 million of his own money to make the film, drawn largely from the fortune he made in the winemaking business. Released in fall of 2024, the ensemble cast features Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, and Laurence Fishburne. After a troubled production and a rocky reception at Cannes, where the film premiered, Coppola was forced to spend additional money to market the film, but the trailer was removed for using fabricated pull quotes. Ultimately, the film grossed only $14.3 million at the box office - barely 10% of what it cost to make. But is this film - the ultimate vanity project - worth the wait or does it collapse under the weight of its own ambitions? All roads lead to Megalopolis! For more visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: You can find all our contact information on the Network page of Our complete archive is always available at , Music: Title Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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Legends Podcast #725; A Goofy Movie (1995)
04/30/2025
Legends Podcast #725; A Goofy Movie (1995)
We’re continuing our journey on the open road this month with a classic Disney movie released three decades ago. In this film, a father and son come to terms with the circle of life while realizing the importance of being prepared to face the challenges of a road trip. Far from meaning “no worries” for the son (who wants to feel the love tonight with his crush), the efforts of the father (who just can’t wait to be king of the road) to reconnect with his son lead to a veritable stampede of sight gags, one-liners, and comedies-of-error. No, it’s not The Lion King! Based on the Disney Afternoon cartoon series Goof Troop, produced by Jeffrey Katzenberg, and featuring the voice talents of Bill Farmer, Jason Marsden, Jim Cummings, Kellie Martin, and Rob Paulsen, it was a massive flop on release and was critically panned. But in the thirty years since, it has gone on to become a cult classic, with a direct-to-video sequel in the year 2000, multiple pop-culture references (including in Donald Glover’s Atlanta), and a documentary, Not Just a Goof, released just this month. Ladies and goofs, it’s A Goofy Movie! But will we be seeing it “I 2 I”? For more visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: You can find all our contact information on the Network page of Our complete archive is always available at , Music: Title Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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Legends Podcast #724; Thelma & Louise (1991)
04/23/2025
Legends Podcast #724; Thelma & Louise (1991)
We’re heading out for a road trip with two ladies who are doing it for themselves! Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon star as the titular leads in this 1991 road trip crime drama from director Ridley Scott. When a girls’ weekend getaway goes awry, a waitress and housewife must dodge the law and would-be lovers to make a true getaway. But when their luck runs out, they must take a leap of faith. Co-starring Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen, Christopher McDonald, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Brad Pitt, the film won multiple awards, including the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for writer Callie Khouri. It was instantly part of the pop culture lexicon at the time, and in the years since, this movie has become a landmark of feminist film. Now we’re loading up the Thunderbird and hitting the road with Thelma & Louise! For more visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: You can find all our contact information on the Network page of Our complete archive is always available at , Music: Title Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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Legends Podcast #723; The Accountant (2016)
04/16/2025
Legends Podcast #723; The Accountant (2016)
It’s Tax Day, and we’re celebrating the fiscal cycle with a movie that gets physical. A film that puts the “internal” from “internal injuries” in the Internal Revenue Service. The flick that proves pocket protectors can be cool and no one will make fun of you for wearing them if you also carry a really big gun. Ben Affleck stars, the same year he donned the Bat-Mantle in Batman V Superman, alongside Jon Bernthal, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, John Lithgow, Jean Smart, and Jeffrey Tambor. In the film, Affleck plays an autistic CPA who is also a master assassin. Written by Ozark creator Bill Dubuque and directed by Gavin O’Connor, the film rightly drew criticism for “cripface” - casting a non-disabled actor to play a person with a disability - the film performed well at the box office and earned a sequel, which premiered last month at SXSW and goes wide later this month. But when the bill comes due, is The Accountant merely a paint-by-numbers affair, is it guilty of fraud, or does it add up to more than the sum of its parts? For more visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: You can find all our contact information on the Network page of Our complete archive is always available at , Music: Title Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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Legends Podcast #722; Empire Records (1995)
04/09/2025
Legends Podcast #722; Empire Records (1995)
We’re back from ITHACON, but we mustn’t dwell, no, not today! We can’t! Not on Rex Manning Day! We’re rewinding to 1995 at the height of the record store boom. Directed by Allan Moyle and written by Carol Heikkinen, with an ensemble cast including Anthony LaPaglia, Maxwell Caulfield, Debi Mazar, Rory Cochrane, Johnny Whitworth, Robin Tunney, Renée Zellweger, and Liv Tyler, this comedy follows a group of record store employees through a wild twenty-four hours on that particular April 8th. Unfortunately, the film bombed spectacularly at the box office and was panned by critics at the time of release, but its eclectic soundtrack and stacked cast of future stars have made it into something of a cult favorite in the intervening years. But is this flick really The Breakfast Club for Elder Millennials, or does Empire Records belong in the bargain bin? For more visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: You can find all our contact information on the Network page of Our complete archive is always available at , Music: Title Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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Legends Podcast ITHACON 48 Special
04/08/2025
Legends Podcast ITHACON 48 Special
Legends Podcast is proud to present a special exclusive look at ITHACON 48. Held this past weekend (April 5-6, 2025) at Ithaca College, ITHACON 48 is the latest installment of the second-longest-running comic book convention in the nation. Hosted by the Comic Book Club of Ithaca and students in MGMT 29800: Promoting and Managing Conventions at Ithaca College School of Business, ITHACON harkens back to the early days of comic book conventions with its creator-centric approach and intimate setting. This year, Beef and Rita joined Lobster at ITHACON, and they sat down together to record their live reaction at the end of Day 2. Stick around after their reactions to hear Lobster interview ITHACON guests and VIPs, including Ultimate Wolverine and That Texas Blood writer Chris Condon, Dynamite Entertainment executive editor Joe Rybandt, Ithaqa indie comic creator Michael Watson, A Wave Blue World co-publisher Tyler Chin-Tanner, ITHACON professor Ed Catto (twice!), Pop Culture Squad’s Bob Harrison, Star Trek actor J.G. Hertzler, and ITHACON student Meredith Westfield. If you missed out on ITHACON, this is your chance to feel like you were there! And don’t worry, there’s always next year! Mark your calendars now for ITHACON 49, taking place Saturday, April 25th, and Sunday, April 26th, 2026, at Ithaca College. More details can be found at Links:
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Legends Podcast #721; Wonka (2023)
04/02/2025
Legends Podcast #721; Wonka (2023)
We’re indulging our sweet tooths (or sweet teeth?) with the origin story of everyone’s favorite candy man! Join Timothée Chalamet as young Willy Wonka for the tale of chocolate, conspiracy, and creepy little orange men, along with a cast of assorted oddballs and character actors. Directed by Paddington and Paddington 2 helmer Paul King and produced by David Heyman, who just took over co-producing the Bond franchise, this film was sweetly received by audiences, who treated it to over half a billion at the box office. But are our hosts sweet on the early adventures of the candy man made famous by Gene Wilder? Or does this saccharine prequel leave us with a toothache? ITHACON 48 is THIS WEEKEND! April 5-6, 2025, at Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY! Details at ITHAQA Kickstarter for issues 6 and 7 now live: For more visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: You can find all our contact information on the Network page of Our complete archive is always available at ,
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Legends Podcast #720; Hundreds of Beavers (2022)
03/26/2025
Legends Podcast #720; Hundreds of Beavers (2022)
Beaver Fever continues to hold sway over Legends Podcast as we visit the wintry woods of Northern Wisconsin for an ultra-indie throwback movie about an applejack brewer turned trapper who contends with the forces of nature. Directed by Mike Cheslik and starring Ryland Tews, the film draws inspiration from a myriad of sources, including the works of Abbott and Costello, Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, Looney Tunes, and the Three Stooges, as well as wilderness movies like The Revenant and survival role-playing video games, this black-and-white 2022 release has almost no dialogue and very little plot. Off a budget of only $150,000, it grossed over a million in limited screenings, scored a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, and has earned comparisons to the early films of Robert Rodriguez, David Lynch, Wes Anderson, Sam Raimi, and Peter Jackson. But how will our hosts react when confronted with the sound and the fury that is Hundreds of Beavers? ITHACON 48 is April 5-6, 2025, at Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY! Details at ITHAQA Kickstarter for issues 6 and 7 now live: For more visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: You can find all our contact information on the Network page of Our complete archive is always available at ,
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Legends Podcast #719; Zombeavers (2014)
03/19/2025
Legends Podcast #719; Zombeavers (2014)
We’re all back on the ‘cast for an indie horror comedy about a bunch of horny college kids who do battle with an undead colony of beavers that have been altered by toxic waste. And while that premise may sound stupid, the film is also stupid. But that doesn’t mean it can’t also be fun! Or does it? We’re dam sure going to find out in this episode! And we’re all just as eager to hear Lobster’s full report from SXSW. So sit back, relax, and chew on some wood while finding out how we felt about Zombeavers! ITHACON 48 is April 5-6, 2025, at Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY! Details at For more visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: You can find all our contact information on the Network page of Our complete archive is always available at ,
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Legends Podcast #718; Wild Robot (2024)
03/13/2025
Legends Podcast #718; Wild Robot (2024)
In 2024, just last year, several animated films from all over the world found their way to Oscar nominations. Tonight we wonder if robots would survive better in the wild than we would. We’re talking about the animated adaptation of Peter Brown’s beloved novel. Directed and Co-Written by Chris Sanders The writer/Director behind The Croods, How to Train Your Dragon, and everything Lilo & Stitch, and featuring Lupita Nyong’o as Roz the Robot, Kit Conner as Brightbill, Pedro Pascal as Fink, as well as the voices of Catherine O’Hara, Matt Berry, Bill Nighy and Ving Raimes, this film answers the age-old question: What happens when a highly advanced piece of technology is dropped into the wilderness with zero WiFi? We are diving into the breathtaking animation, the emotional storytelling, and whether this truly captures your heart. Did it make us laugh? Cry? Reconsider our relationships with raccoons? Let’s discuss! So, power up, recalibrate your circuits, and let’s get wild with The Wild Robot! ITHACON 48 is April 5-6, 2025, at Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY! Details at For more visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: You can find all our contact information on the Network page of Our complete archive is always available at ,
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Legends Podcast #717; The Little Hours (2017)
03/05/2025
Legends Podcast #717; The Little Hours (2017)
(UPDATED AUDIO) sorry for the last file, the tracking was off.. beef made a mistake. here is the updated file, we hope you enjoy! We’re venturing to Garfagnana, Italy, in the Year of Our Lord 1347, for a raunchy comedy based on The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio. In the film, three medieval nuns lead a simple life in their convent until a virile young servant who's been forced into hiding by his angry lord appears, and the repressed nunnery erupts in a whirlwind of pansexual horniness, substance abuse, and wicked revelry. The film, written and directed by Jeff Baena, has an all-star cast, including Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Kate Micucci, Dave Franco, Jemima Kirk, John C. Reilly, Molly Shannon, Fred Armisen, and Nick Offerman. Baena, who passed away earlier this year, was married to co-star Aubrey Plaza. In their review, the Catholic League called the film “pure trash.” But is the price of admission into this Garden of Earthly Delights worth the penance, or do we love the sin but hate the sinner? If you are in crisis, you should call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. ITHACON 48 is April 5-6, 2025, at Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY! Details at For more visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: You can find all our contact information on the Network page of Our complete archive is always available at ,
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Legends Podcast #716; One Hour Photo (2002)
02/26/2025
Legends Podcast #716; One Hour Photo (2002)
In 2002, Robin Williams was in his era of playing against type with roles in the Christopher Nolan thriller Insomnia, and in this film about a lonely photo minilab employee who becomes obsessed with a young family. Co-starring Connie Nielsen, Michael Vartan, and Gary Cole, this pic written and directed by Mark Romanek succeeded critically and commercially, and it was also the only film that Robin Williams ever recorded a DVD commentary for. Now we’re seeing what develops when we take a closer look at One Hour Photo! Say cheese! ITHACON 48 is April 5-6, 2025, at Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY! Details at For more visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: You can find all our contact information on the Network page of Our complete archive is always available at ,
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Legends Podcast #715; Spirited Away (2001)
02/19/2025
Legends Podcast #715; Spirited Away (2001)
And this is Studio Ghibli’s 2001 classic from famed writer-director Hayao Miyazaki. When 10-year-old Chihiro moves with her family to a new neighborhood, a wrong turn sees her trapped in the world of kami, the spirits of Japanese Shinto folklore. Raking in almost $400 million in coin, the film stood as the highest-grossing film in Japan for almost 20 years. Widely regarded as one of the best films ever made, animated or otherwise, it became the first hand-drawn, Japanese anime and non-English-language animated film to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 75th Academy Awards. It also received North American distribution from Disney at the urging of Pixar’s John Lasseter, who worked on the English dub, raising its profile with audiences stateside and introducing us to Soot Sprites, No-Face, and Haku the Dragon. Now our hosts are here to get Spirited Away! Someone needs a bath! For more visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: You can find all our contact information on the Network page of Our complete archive is always available at ,
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Legends Podcast #714; Alien: Romulus (2024)
02/12/2025
Legends Podcast #714; Alien: Romulus (2024)
In space, no one can hear you scream. In sequels that are also prequels that tell standalone stories while respecting the original and tying together diverse material from comics to video games, no one can hear you scream about continuity. Return to the Alien franchise in this 2024 installment directed by Fede Álvarez (who helmed Don’t Breathe) and set in-between the first two films. While the outing succeeded at the box office, audiences were divided over the third-act twist and the decision to digitally resurrect the late actor Ian Holm as the film’s synthetic, Rook. It just scored an Oscar nom for Best Visual Effects, but what do our hosts make of Alien: Romulus? Are our hearts bursting through our chests with love for this flick, or did it give us indigestion? For more visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: You can find all our contact information on the Network page of Our complete archive is always available at ,
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Legends Podcast #713; Paddington (2014)
02/05/2025
Legends Podcast #713; Paddington (2014)
We’re journeying from the jungles of Darkest Peru to Jolly Ol’ London Town in this adaptation of the beloved children’s stories by Michael Bond. The Bond is strong with Q actor Ben Whishaw who voices the precocious titular bear. The cast is stacked with talent, including Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Peter Capaldi, and Nicole Kidman in key roles, with Michael Gambon and Imelda Stauton lending their voice talents. The director is Paul King (he of The Mighty Boosh), here helming the picture to critical and commercial success, to the tune of two BAFTA nominations and over $300 million at the box office. But are our hosts as enamored with the end result, or did we find it… unbearable? Exit the intro, pursued by a bear: Paddington Bear. Oh, bother. For more visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: You can find all our contact information on the Network page of Our complete archive is always available at ,
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Legends Podcast #712; The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
01/29/2025
Legends Podcast #712; The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
In the mid-aughts, America became obsessed with high fashion for some reason. Maybe it was Project Runway’s silver-haired imp Tim Gunn whispering in our ears to “make it work.” Maybe we were all bewitched by the well-dressed ladies of Sex and the City. But Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo were suddenly household names. Enter Meryl Streep as the boss from Hell: Miranda Priestly, the editor-in-chief of Runway magazine. She’s bringing the fire and brimstone of haute couture to torture her new assistant, played by a fresh-faced Anne Hathaway, in this 2006 comedy written by Aline Brosh McKenna from the novel by Lauren Weisberger. The film was a massive hit, won multiple awards, and scored Oscar noms for Streep and costume designer Patricia Field, who reportedly spent over $1 million to clothe the cast. But does this Runway project make it work? Or does it seem as gauche and dated as last season’s trends? They say the devil is in the details, and this time, The Devil Wears Prada. Gird your loins, everyone! For more visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: You can find all our contact information on the Network page of Our complete archive is always available at ,
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Legends Podcast #711; Deadpool and Wolverine (2024)
01/23/2025
Legends Podcast #711; Deadpool and Wolverine (2024)
In March 2019, The Walt Disney Company officially completed its $71.3 billion purchase of 21st Century Fox and gained the film rights to several Marvel Comics characters for Marvel Studios, including Deadpool and the X-Men. After a long development period, Marvel Studios finally announced plans to incorporate the R-rated Deadpool franchise into the relatively family-friendly Marvel Cinematic Universe. In an unexpected twist, Hugh Jackman joined the cast to reprise his role as Wolverine, last seen in 2017’s Logan, teaming up with Deadpool in this multiverse-spanning movie that pays homage to the Fox films. The first R-rated movie directly distributed under Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures became the highest grossing R rated movie of all time, the second-highest grossing movie of 2024, and the highest grossing MCU outing since Spider-Man: No Way Home - another multiverse mash-up movie with legacy nods. Now we’re sticking our fingers where they don’t belong: right in Deadpool & Wolverine! You are my Anchor Being. For more visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: You can find all our contact information on the Network page of Our complete archive is always available at ,
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Legends Podcast #710; When Harry Met Sally (1989)
01/15/2025
Legends Podcast #710; When Harry Met Sally (1989)
Here we go, back to reviewing movies! It’s been a month since we’ve done this, hopefully we still remember where to put things. We’re jumping into 2025 with a review of a classic romantic comedy written by Nora Ephron and directed by Rob Reiner from 1989. Starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan as two opposites-attracts acquaintances who become friends who become lovers, this rom-com was named the G.O.A.T. by Vanity Fair in 2018. But will we have what their having? When Harry Met Sally… all bets are off! Please consider making a donation to LA fire relief: For more visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: You can find all our contact information on the Network page of Our complete archive is always available at ,
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Legends Podcast #709; Legends 2025 Movie Draft
01/08/2025
Legends Podcast #709; Legends 2025 Movie Draft
Welcome to 2025! We’re excited to bring you an all-new slate of movies to review this year, including recent releases and classic films - but we’re going to shake things up a bit by holding our first-ever Movie Draft. That’s right, we’re taking turns picking the movies we want to review this year. What will make the cut? And what’s up with theme months like Aug-Heist and Chronovember? Don’t worry - all will be revealed. Now get out your Big Board and follow along at home! It’s the Legends 2025 Movie Draft! For more visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: You can find all our contact information on the Network page of Our complete archive is always available at ,
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Legends Podcast #708; Legends 2024 Year-End Special
12/31/2024
Legends Podcast #708; Legends 2024 Year-End Special
It’s almost New Year’s, so we’re looking back over the past year and counting down our Top Ten Anything of 2024! We also take some listener messages, catch up on news and trailers, share what we’ve been into over our holidays, and preview what’s ahead in 2025. It's a great time to be a Legend! For more visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: Special Christmas Music: Christmas Rap Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License You can find all our contact information on the Network page of Our complete archive is always available at ,
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Legends Podcast #707; The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974)
12/23/2024
Legends Podcast #707; The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974)
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And nothing says Christmas like classic TV holiday specials! Over the next two weeks, we’ll be toasting and roasting two of the most famous from the duo of Rankin and Bass. Which of them belongs on the Nice List and which one deserves a shiny lump of coal in its stocking. This is Legends of Christmas! Airing fifty years ago this month, based on the book by Phyllis McGinley, this Rankin and Bass special deals with every child's worst nightmare: Christmas has been canceled! After centuries of delivering presents to every child on Earth, Santa Claus is suffering from exhaustion and decides to take the year off. That means it's up to Mrs. Claus to figure out a way to save Christmas, with the help of some elves. We also meet the Miser Brothers, Heat Miser and Snow Miser, who cause trouble for Mrs. Claus as she seeks to wake Santa from his stupor. Featuring the voices of Mickey Rooney, Dick Shawn and George S. Irving, the special received a live-action remake in 2006 and an animated sequel, A Miser Brothers' Christmas, in 2008. But is The Year Without a Santa Claus better left forgotten, or will it make our list (and check it twice) of holiday classics? Include a voicemail for our Year-End Special here: For more visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: Special Christmas Music: Christmas Rap Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License You can find all our contact information on the Network page of Our complete archive is always available at ,
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Legends Podcast #706; Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
12/18/2024
Legends Podcast #706; Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And nothing says Christmas like classic TV holiday specials! Over the next two weeks, we’ll be toasting and roasting two of the most famous from the duo of Rankin and Bass. Which of them belongs on the Nice List and which one deserves a shiny lump of coal in its stocking. This is Legends of Christmas! Airing sixty years ago this month, the first Rankin and Bass Christmas special asked if you recall the most famous reindeer of all. Based on the children’s book by Robert L. May, originally published by Montgomery Ward, and made perhaps even more famous by the Gene Autry version of song written by May's brother-in-law Johnny Marks. The most famous version of all is the TV special produced by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass, sponsored by GE, which aired on NBC and adapted the original story into an “Animagic” stop-motion saga featuring Rudolph, Hermey, Sam the Snowman, Yukon Cornelius, the Bumble, and more. An instant classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer kicked off a tradition of Rankin/Bass Christmas specials, including Frosy the Snowman, Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, and The Year Without a Santa Claus. But does this one go down in history, or down in flames? For more visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: Special Christmas Music: Christmas Rap Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License You can find all our contact information on the Network page of Our complete archive is always available at ,
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Legends Podcast #705; Frozen (2013)
12/11/2024
Legends Podcast #705; Frozen (2013)
We're visiting the Kingdom of Arendelle for a Disney Animated movie based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale “The Snow Queen.” This icy tale makes for perfect pre-holiday viewing, and audiences agreed when they spent over a billion dollars at the box office to see it, making it the highest-grossing film of 2013 and the highest-grossing animated film of all time, at that time. And it wasn’t just audiences who felt the magic, critics agreed and the film racked up awards, including two Oscars: Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song. With one sequel already out and another on the way, the franchise featuring the voice talents of Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, and Josh Gad has become a cultural phenomenon - and Disney clearly has no plans to let it go. But will Frozen be enough to melt the heart of musical skeptic Beef, or will Lobster or Rum Daddy panic and run away to the mountains? Conceal, don’t feel, don’t let them know - at least not until the rating! For more visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: You can find all our contact information on the Network page of Our complete archive is always available at ,
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Legends Podcast #704; Sideways (2004)
12/04/2024
Legends Podcast #704; Sideways (2004)
We’re toasting the twentieth anniversary of a film about wine, friendship, and love among the vineyards of the Santa Ynez Valley, California. Directed by Alexander Payne and based on the novel by Rex Pickett, this 2004 hangout/road comedy from Fox Searchlight became a critic’s darling, sweeping the “Big Four” critics’ awards and winning the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA, WGA, and Critic's Choice awards for Payne and co-writer Jim Taylor. The movie also marked breakthrough performances for its entire lead cast: Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, and Sandra Oh. The corky, uh, quirky comedy even affected wine sales, causing a spike in pinot noir sales and a dip in merlot sales. But will praise of this film die on the vine with our three hosts, or will we find that it goes down easy despite its vintage? Join us as we give you the straight story on Sideways! For more visit You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter or even better, send us an e-mail: You can write to Rum Daddy directly: You can find all our contact information on the Network page of Our complete archive is always available at ,
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