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One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez

Ryan Luis Rodriguez

Audio commentaries are the embryonic form of podcasting, and this show looks at the art of filmmaking through the greatest of these tracks. From comedy to drama, live-action to animation, good and bad, we run the gamut of cinema in a lighthearted, hopefully enlightening fashion. It’s the only commentary-centric show that matters because it’s the only one I"ve heard.

tv & film

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#096: This Is Spinal Tap with Ryan Verrill

One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez ·

2026/04/26

For our ninety-sixth episode, we’re joined by the great Ryan Verrill (“The Disc-Connected”) for the first installment in our two-part salute to the late Rob Reiner, focusing on the audio commentary for Reiner’s near-perfect 1984 directorial debut “This Is Spinal Tap”. Among the things discussed: deleted lip sore storylines, cheese rolling festivals, surprising comparisons to “Anchorman 2”, the drummer of Toto’s bizarre gardening accident, pruning hours of footage into a manageable 83 minute runtime,

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42:50

#095: Election with Ryan Estrada

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2026/04/12

For our ninety-fifth episode, we’re joined by author Ryan Estrada (“Banned Book Club”) for a discussion of Alexander Payne’s director’s commentary for his 1999 satirical masterpiece “Election”. Among the things discussed: casting actors for their braces, obsessions with circles and trash cans, the benefits of shooting a film in a functioning high school, connections to “Navajo Joe”, Payne ironically still not having seen “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”, how the film may have predicted the 2000 election,

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48:36

#094: Superman (2025) with Case Aiken

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2026/03/29

For our ninety-fourth episode, we’re welcoming one new member of the Three-Timers Club to discuss another. Yes, friend of the show Case Aiken (“Men of Steel” and “Another Pass” podcasts) joins us to discuss the son of Jor-El: Superman, specifically the one represented in James Gunn’s 2025 DC Universe reboot “Superman” (duh)! Among the things discussed: basing super dog (and very naughty boy) Krypto on the director’s own pup, ten-minute dialogue scenes in a four-quadrant superhero movie, being

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53:00

#093: The People’s Joker with Dwight Hurst

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2026/03/15

For our ninety-third episode, we’re joined by friend of the show Dwight Hurst (“Broken Brain” podcast) for a discussion of the audio commentary for writer/director Vera Drew’s brilliant 2022 partially-autobiographical DC Comics satire “The People’s Joker”. Among the things discussed: the insufferable nature of Jared Leto, what Jesus has in common with Elvis, dedications to Joel Schumacher, using Cameo videos in your fictional narrative, genuine psychological analysis of the film’s themes, the

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#092: Santa Sangre with Chris Haskell

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2026/03/01

For our ninety-second episode, we’re joined by Chris Haskell (“Punk Vacation” podcast) for a discussion of the audio commentary for Alejandro Jodorowsky’s audacious 1989 stunner “Santa Sangre”. Among the things discussed: avoiding being pinned down by genre, casting your children to exorcise your past demons, “Mystery Science Theater 3000” connections, the afterlife as one long orgasm, love for unique faces and body types, dangerous helicopter shots, love for Tod Browning’s masterpiece “Freaks”,

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#091: Say Anything… with Isabel Teran

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2026/02/14

For our ninety-first episode, we’re joined for this special Valentine’s Day by girlfriend of the show Isabel Teran (“Hearsing Around” podcast) for an intimate, soft-spoken discussion of the romantic audio commentary for Cameron Crowe’s (yes, again) directorial debut: 1989’s “Say Anything…”. Among the things discussed: unhealthy adolescent relationships between boys and girls, uncomfortable revelations and emotional growth, casting John Cusack’s sister Joan as his on-camera sister, which character is

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41:09

#090: Vanilla Sky with Dr. Jo

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2026/01/27

For our ninetieth episode, we’re joined by an actual medical professional, the great Dr. Jo (“Felicity Was Here” podcast) for a discussion of the audio commentary for Cameron Crowe’s divisive cover version of the motion picture “Abre Los Ojos”: 2001’s “Vanilla Sky”. Among the things discussed: the nefariousness of the Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations”, Cameron Diaz’s insistence on playing 27, Kurt Russell stepping back into the spotlight after an unofficial retirement, the connections between production

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#089: Anora with Phillip Iscove

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2026/01/13

For our eighty-ninth episode, we’re joined by friend of the show and the newest member of the Three Timers Club: Phillip Iscove (“Podcast Like It’s the 2000s”, “Sleepy Hollow”) for a discussion of the actors’ audio commentary for the most recent Best Picture Academy Award winner: Sean Baker’s 2024 film “Anora”. Among the things discussed: Safdie versus Safdie, Tarantino versus Dano, how sweet and soft-spoken Mikey Madison is when not being set on fire, Russian actor names that are hard to pronounce,

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#088: Once Upon a Time in the West with Tom Lorenzo

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2025/12/30

For our eighty-eighth episode, we’re joined by friend of the show and newly-minted Three Timers Club member Tom Lorenzo (“You’re Missing Out” podcast) for a discussion of the star-studded audio commentary for Sergio Leone’s magnum opus, the 1968 spaghetti western “Once Upon a Time in the West”. Among the things discussed: grungy close-ups and epic wide shots, homages in “Back to the Future”, giving Dario Argento his training wheels, Leone’s place in the cinematic canon, the plusses and minuses of

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#087: Last Christmas with Alonso Duralde

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2025/12/16

For our eighty-seventh episode, we’re joined once again by the great Alonso Duralde (“Maximum Film” podcast, “Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas”) to discuss the audio commentary for Paul Feig’s festive dramedy (with a twist!): 2019’s “Last Christmas”. Among the things discussed: the pro’s and con’s of making a George Michael jukebox musical, the sexist horrors of demographics, dealing with bad reviews by drinking gin on mic, a twist so literal that even trailers can’t hide it, the insidious CW

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#086: The Lego Movie with Michael Marquis Albright

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2025/12/02

Everything is awesome! For our eighty-sixth episode, we’re joined once again by friend of the show Michael Marquis Albright (Down in Front) for a discussion of the audio commentary for the beloved 2014 animated film (now celebrating its 11th anniversary, just imagine!) “The Lego Movie”. Among the things discussed: comparisons to “Barbie”, getting screenplay props from Robert McKee, misguided endorsements from Glenn Beck, how the kinetic style leads naturally into “Spider-Verse”, whether anyone

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#085: Hundreds of Beavers with Nicki from Trivial...

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2025/11/18

For our eighty-fifth episode, we’re joined once again by one of my best friends and the newest inductee into the Three Timer’s Club: Nicki, from the YouTube series “Trivial Theater”, for a discussion of the audio commentar(ies) for your wonky yet affable host’s favorite film of 2024 (according to when it was greatly available): Mike Cheslik’s “Hundreds of Beavers”. Among the things discussed: the lost art of parody promotional posters, making the most of 2020 quarantine by going out in the snow and

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#084-A: OTM Flashback—The Coolness Chronicles — The...

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2025/11/02

Since today marks the 39th anniversary of the death of legendary voice actor Paul Frees, I’ve decided to pull this episode of The Coolness Chronicles (my first podcast) from behind the exclusive Patreon paywall covering the man’s entire staggering career. It’s one of the earliest episodes I ever published, and therefore it’s incredibly important to me. Not familiar with the name Paul Frees? After 90 minutes of my nonsense, you will be. For more exclusive bonus content and early releases of every

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#084: Bring It On with Rachel Bellwoar

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2025/10/21

For our eighty-fourth episode, we’re joined by Rachel Bellwoar (“The Physical Media Advocate”) for a discussion of the audio commentary for future Marvel director Peyton Reed’s feature directorial debut, 2000’s cheerleader comedy “Bring It On”. Among the things discussed: Reed’s aborted Fantastic Four movie, respecting cheerleaders as athletes, embracing and subverting high school movie cliches, whether or not Jesse Bradford was cool enough to like The Clash, various “Buffy” connections, and so much

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#083: The Warriors with Dylan J. Schlender

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2025/10/07

For our eighty-third episode, we’re joined once again by my friend and "Reels of Justice" co-host Dylan J. Schlender for a discussion of biographer Walter Chaw’s commentary for Walter Hill’s influential 1979 action classic “The Warriors”. Amongst the things discussed: the ill-advised director’s cut (seriously, we talk about it A LOT), David Patrick Kelly’s improvisation of the iconic Coke bottle scene, references to “I Love the ‘70s”, Hill’s examination of masculinity and identity, parallels to

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#082: Get Out with Anastasia Washington

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2025/09/23

For our eighty-second episode, we’re joined by comedian, actress, and filmmaker Anastasia Washington (“Gaslighter”) for a discussion of the audio commentary for Jordan Peele’s astonishing debut film: 2017’s “Get Out”. Amongst the things discussed: being biracial in modern times, shaving cream as foreshadowing, making the most of a 23 day shoot, the metaphor of the Sunken Place (also known as teacupping?), the sheer volume of references in the opening scene, Allison Williams’ versatility as a genre

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#081: Vanishing Point with Brian Saur

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2025/09/09

For our eighty-first episode, we’re amazingly joined by the great Brian Saur (“Just the Discs” and “Pure Cinema Podcast”) for a discussion of the audio commentary for Richard C. Sarafian’s car-go-fast 1971 classic “Vanishing Point”. We discuss the enigma that is Kowalski, the late Gene Hackman almost driving the iconic white Dodge Challenger, the trauma inflicted by the existence of Noovie, inspired triple features, the hero car stolen by a sex worker named Misty, alternate offensive names for the

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#080: The First-Annual One Track Mind Mailbag

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2025/09/02

Considering I have now officially been podcasting for seven years, I decided to celebrate with a look to you, the listener, and any questions you have from me. Sure, we’ve done Q & A’s in the past, but have they been this long? I don’t think so! Amongst the questions asked: favorite episodes, favorite albums, what books your wonky yet affable host keeps in his trunk, the recent New York Times film poll (I cheated and voted twice!), the Criterion Closet, remakes that are better than the original,

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#079: Django with Hunter Robinson

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2025/08/19

For our seventy-ninth episode, we’re joined by friend of the show Hunter Robinson (“Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys” podcast) for a discussion of historian Stephen Prince’s audio commentary for Sergio Corbucci’s classic 1966 spaghetti western “Django” (fully chained). We discuss preferred aspect ratios, the chain of cinematic theft between America, Japan, and Italy, shooting in the winter and being denied snow, an ear-slicing scene that one-ups Quentin Tarantino’s rip-off in “Reservoir Dogs”, whether or

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#078: Daltry Calhoun with Jason Kleeberg

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2025/08/05

For our seventy-eighth episode, we’re joined by Jason Kleeberg (“Force Five” podcast) for a discussion of the Quentin Tarantino-enhanced audio commentary for a lighthearted 2005 comedy: “Daltry Calhoun”. Amongst the things discussed? The director’s familial connection to Charles Bronson, 15-year-old Sophie Traub’s terrific performance, trying to get the word “c*ck” into a PG-13 film, Tarantino possibly being inspired to make “Django Unchained” after visiting a Tennessee plantation shooting location,

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