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Piecing It Together Podcast

Piecing It Together Podcast

A podcast about movies and the movies that inspired them. A good movie is the result of a large number of people both in front of and behind the camera combining to create a piece of art… But what about the movies that came before that inspired those filmmakers to make the movie? On Piecing It Together we figure out what the clear (and not so clear) influences were that make up the movies we love.

tv & film film reviews

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25:36

The Long Walk LIVE (Featuring Daniel Howat)

Piecing It Together Podcast ·

2025/09/12

On the 473rd episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from AMC Town Square after an early screening of The Long Walk with film critic Daniel Howat. This adaptation of the Stephen King novel from JT Mollner and Francis Lawerence features a great young cast and a lot of walking. Puzzle pieces include Speed, Ploattoon, Cool Hand Luke and The Hunger Games.As always, SPOILER ALERT forThe Long Walkand the movies we discuss!Written by JT MollnerDirected by Francis LawerenceStarring Cooper Hoffman, David

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46:40

The Conjuring: Last Rites LIVE (Featuring Gina...

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2025/09/08

On the 472nd episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas to talk about The Conjuring: Last Rites, the "final" (sure) film in the hugely successful Conjuring universe. Puzzle pieces include The Haunted, Mirror Mirror and The Entity.As always, SPOILER ALERT forThe Conjuring: Last Ritesand the movies we discuss!Written by Ian Goldberg, Richard Naing, David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrickDirected by Michael ChavesStarring Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Mia Tomlinson, Ben HardyNew Line

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30:44

Honey Don't! (Featuring Natasha Hall)

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2025/09/05

On the 471st episode of Piecing It Together, real life private detective Natasha Hall joins me to talk about Honey Don't! The latest from Ethan Coen and his wife Tricia Cooke continues their trilogy of lesbian detective stories. Puzzle pieces include The Long Goodbye, Bottoms, Red State and of course, the films Natasha Hall and Suffrage which are based on Natasha's life.As always, SPOILER ALERT forHoney Don't!and the movies we discuss!Written by Ethan Coen and Tricia CookeDirected by Ethan

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44:40

The Toxic Avenger LIVE (Featuring Michael Keene,...

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2025/09/01

On the 470th episode of Piecing It Together we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas in Las Vegas to talk about The Toxic Avenger! I'm joined by Michael Keene, William-Patrick Coleman and Brianna Florian to discuss this new take on the Troma classic. Puzzle pieces include Freaked, Super, Little Nicky and Frankenstein.As always, SPOILER ALERT forThe Toxic Avengerand the movies we discuss!Written by Macon BlairDirected by Macon BlairStarring Peter Drinklage, Jakob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Kevin Bacon, Elijah

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34:37

September 2025 Trailers (Special Episode)

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2025/08/29

On this special episode I'm joined by Jason Harris of Awesome Movie Year to talk about the trailers for a whole bunch of movies coming out in September 2025. This month's lineup includes The Baltimorons, Highest 2 Lowest, The Long Walk, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Xeno, One Battle After Another, The Strangers: Chapter 2, Gabbys Dollhouse: The Movie, The Conjuring: Last Rites, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues and Him.As always, SPOILER ALERT for all of the movies we

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38:16

Eddington (Featuring Ryan Luis Rodriguez)

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2025/08/22

On the 469th episode of Piecing It Together, Ryan Luis Rodriguez joins me to talk about Eddington. Ari Aster's pandemic dark comedy is unsurprisingly polarizing, but we both loved it. Puzzle pieces include No Country For Old Men, Nashville, Eyes Wide Shut and First Reformed.As always, SPOILER ALERT forEddingtonand the movies we discuss!Written by Ari AsterDirected by Ari AsterStarring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Luke Grimes, Austin Butler, Emma StoneA24Ryan Luis Rodriguez is a podcaster and hosts

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01:03:08

Most Anticipated Films of the Rest of 2025 (Reposted...

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2025/08/15

On this special bonus episode of Piecing It Together, I’m actually reposting a guest apperance I recently did on LA Podfidential with host Chauncey Telese where we discussed our most anticipated films of the rest of 2025!The original version of this conversation is available athttps://www.lafbnetwork.com/la-podfidential/As always, SPOILER ALERT forany of the movies we discuss!Make sure to check out LA Podfidential athttps://www.lafbnetwork.com/la-podfidential/Follow LA Podfidential on

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51:20

Weapons LIVE (Featuring Celine Ochoa, William...

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2025/08/11

On the 468th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Maya Cinemas in Las Vegas with Celine Ochoa, William Moessinger and Ernest Curcio to talk about Zach Cregger's wildly anticipated Weapons! Puzzle pieces include Longlegs, Lost Highway, The Hunt and Tangled.As always, SPOILER ALERT forWeaponsand the movies we discuss!Written by Zach CreggerDirected by Zach CreggerStarring Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Amy MadiganWarner BrosCeline Ochoais a filmmaker from Las

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47:45

Happy Gilmore 2 (Featuring Joe Black & Jason Harris)

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2025/08/08

On the 467th episode of Piecing It Together, Joe Black and Jason Harris join me to talk about Happy Gilmore 2! As far as legacy sequels go, it kind of does the best and the worst of what these movies do. Puzzle pieces include Clerks 3, Alien Resurrection, Top Gun Maverick and Rocky.As always, SPOILER ALERT forHappy Gilmore 2and the movies we discuss!Written by Tim Herlihy and Adam SandlerDirected by Kyle NewacheckStarring Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Benny Safdie, Julie Bowen, Bad

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39:59

The Naked Gun LIVE (Featuring Jason Harris, Doug Ecks...

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2025/08/04

On the 466th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas to talk about The Naked Gun with Jason Harris, Doug Ecks and Mason Gordon. Puzzle pieces include Mission: Impossible, Batman, Arrested Development and Airplane II.As always, SPOILER ALERT forThe Naked Gunand the movies we discuss!Written by Dan Gregor, Doug Mand, Akiva SchafferDirected by Akiva SchafferStarring Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Danny HustonParamountJason Harrisis a writer and stand-up

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37:01

August 2025 Trailers (Special Episode)

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2025/08/01

On this special episode, Jason Harris joins me again to talk about some upcoming movies. We use the usual puzzle pieces format on some trailers for movies that are coming out in August 2025. This month’s episode includesTogether, Freakier Friday, Fixed, Nobody 2, Americana, Honey Don't!, The Thursday Murder Club, Caught Stealing, The Roses, The Toxic Avenger, The Naked Gun and Weapons.I also shout out some listener provided puzzle pieces from movies we covered in the month of July including pieces

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44:44

The Fantastic Four: First Steps LIVE (Featuring Faith...

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2025/07/28

On the 465th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Maya Cinemas with Faith Nault, Perry Markle and C Jack to talk about The Fantastic Four: First Steps! This next step in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has a lot riding on it. Puzzle pieces include Oppenheimer, The Wizard of Oz, Star Trek and Pieces Of A Woman.As always, SPOILER ALERT forThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsand the movies we discuss!Written by Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, Ian SpringerDirected by Matt ShakmanStarring

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42:02

The Surfer (Featuring The Vern)

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2025/07/25

On the 464th episode of Piecing It Together, The Vern joins me to talk about The Surfer. Who doesn't want to watch Nic Cage get tortured on an Australian beach for 90 minutes? Puzzle pieces include Mandy, Eden Lake, Swiss Army Man and After Hours.As always, SPOILER ALERT forThe Surferand the movies we discuss!Written by Thoams MartinDirected by Lorcan FinneganStarring Nicolas Cage, Finn Little, Julian McMahonRoadside Attractions / LionsgateThe Vern hosts the Cinema Recall PodcastCheck out Cinema

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28:54

The Ballad Of Wallis Island (Featuring Jason Harris)

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2025/07/21

On the 463rd episode of Piecing It Together, Jason Harris joins me to talk about The Ballad Of Wallis Island. This sweet indie features a folk singer and his biggest fan, stuck on an island. It's a delight. Puzzle pieces include Once, A Mighty Wind, Local Hero and Inside Llewyn Davis.As always, SPOILER ALERT forThe Ballad Of Wallis Islandand the movies we discuss!Written by Tom Basden and Tim KeyDirected by James GriffithsStarring Tom Basden, Tim Key, Carrey Mulligan, Akemnji NdjifornyenFocus

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28:49

Freaky Tales (Featuring Jason Harris)

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2025/07/18

On the 462nd episode of Piecing It Together, Jason Harris joins me to talk about Freaky Tales. This collection of crazy stories spread across one wild night in Oakland is inspired by the classic Too Short song. Puzzle pieces include Suburbia, Decline of Western Civilization, House Party and The Fog.As always, SPOILER ALERT forFreaky Talesand the movies we discuss!Written by Anna Boden and Ryan FleckDirected by Anna Boden and Ryan FleckStarring Pedro Pascal, Jay Ellis, Ben Mendelsohn, Angus Cloud,

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51:00

Superman LIVE (Featuring Mike Davis, Antonio Llapur &...

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2025/07/14

On the 461st episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas in Las Vegas to talk about Superman! I am joined by Mike Davis, Antonio Llapur and David Tovar to discuss James Gunn's new take on the iconic superhero starring David Corenswet. Puzzle pieces include Blue Beetle, Ali, John Wick and The Incredibles.As always, SPOILER ALERT forSupermanand the movies we discuss!Written by James GunnDirected by James GunnStarring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas HoultWarner Bros /

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47:37

Three Chords and the Pooch Album Commentary (Special...

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2025/07/11

On this special episode of Piecing It Together, I’m taking a break from movies to share with you all my new albumThree Chords and the Pooch by The Pup Pups!This collection of novelty/comedy songs about my dog Harvey (and in some cases sung by him) is the 5th album by The Pup Pups and dare I say… The best one yet? As of 7/11/2025 the album is available to stream on all the major streaming platforms and the limited edition CD can be purchased on Bandcamp.Check outhttps://thepuppups.bandcamp.comto buy

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01:04:40

Top 10 Films of 2025 So Far (Special Episode)

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2025/07/07

On this special episode of Piecing It Together, Ben Miller joins me to discuss our Top 10 favorite films of 2025 so far. Along with our lists we get into some honorable mentions and talk about the weird year that 2025 has been so far.As always, SPOILER ALERT forany of the movies we discuss!Ben Miller is a film critic and runs Ice Cream For Freaks athttps://icecream4freaks.com/Follow Ben on Twitter@nebisbenMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the

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37:26

From The World Of John Wick: Ballerina (Featuring...

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2025/07/04

On the 460th episode of Piecing It Together, Derrick Murray joins me to talk about Ballerina, the latest entry in the John Wick series. Ana De Armas leads this spin off that expands the world in some really fun ways. Puzzle pieces include Rogue One, Black Widow, Rumble In The Bronx and Hot Fuzz.As always, SPOILER ALERT forBallerinaand the movies we discuss!Written by Shay HattenDirected by Len WisemanStarring Ana De Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Norman Deedus, Ian McShane,

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37:53

M3GAN 2.0 LIVE (Featuring Luella Chavez, Darlene...

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2025/06/30

On the 459th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas with Luella Chavez, Darlene Dalmaceda and Ali The Gran Finali to talk about M3GAN 2.0! The return of everyone's favorite sassy killer robot genre shifts and is a blast. Puzzle pieces include Terminator 2, Happy Death Day 2 U, Austin Powers and Scooby Doo.As always, SPOILER ALERT forM3GAN 2.0and the movies we discuss!Written by Gerard Johnstone and Akela CooperDirected by Gerard JohnstonStarring Allison Williams, Violet

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