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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 that exists. (As far as we know.)

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#066: Matinee with Tim Mather

One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez ·

2025/02/18

For our sixty-sixth episode, we’re joined by Tim Mather (VHS Gore Store) for a discussion of critics (and one Ryan Luis Rodriguez’s heroes) Drew McWeeny and Eric Vespe’s audio commentary for the legendary Joe Dante’s unsung 1993 masterpiece “Matinee”. Amongst the things discussed: the irreplaceable magic of 35mm, the imposing nature of John Sayles, a love of “The Last Drive-In”, nostalgic looks at “Famous Monsters of Filmland”, the adorable hucksterism of William Castle, the ‘90s attempt to reboot

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36:30

#065: To Catch a Thief with Emily Nesbitt

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2025/02/04

For our sixty-fifth episode, we’re joined by Emily Nesbitt (the Grace Kelly Archives on Twitter) for a mini-discussion of Dr. Drew Casper’s audio commentary for Alfred Hitchcock’s dazzling 1955 romance “To Catch a Thief”. Amongst the things discussed: setting the record straight on Grace Kelly’s princessdom, how to kiss for twenty hours without contracting mono, Casper’s conspiratorial whisper, the alluring phrase “ice that melts”, why anyone would want to jump Cary Grant’s bones even at an advanced

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#064: Ghostbusters with Dylan J. Schlender

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2025/01/21

For our sixty-fourth episode, we’re finally joined by “Reels of Justice” co-host Dylan J. Schlender for a discussion of the late Harold Ramis and Ivan Reitman’s classic commentary for a film near and dear to his heart: 1984’s “Ghostbusters”. Amongst the things discussed: the debate of pan & scan versus letterboxed, growing up cartoon-obsessed despite being too young to watch the source material, the possible neurodivergence of Ramis’ character, Dan Aykroyd’s legendary $300-million-dollar draft,

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#063: High Noon with Will Dodson

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2025/01/07

For our sixty-third episode, we’re joined by film historian and commentary producer Will Dodson for a discussion of the audio commentary for Fred Zinnemann’s landmark 1952 real-time western “High Noon”. Amongst the things discussed: Gary Cooper’s legendary extramarital streak, trains running over cameras, the world-destroying HUAC hearings, Lee Van Cleef’s past as an accountant, lettuce farmer film financiers, the possible secret origin of the Wilhelm Scream, and so much more. Ryan’s

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#062: The Princess Bride with Phillip Iscove

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2024/12/24

For our sixty-second episode, we’re amazingly joined by Phillip Iscove (“Podcast Like It’s the 2000s”) for a discussion of the audio commentary for the beloved 1987 family classic “The Princess Bride”, as told by director Rob Reiner, screenwriter William Goldman, and actors Billy Crystal and former angel Peter Falk. Much is discussed, from Goldman’s notorious cantankerousness, Reiner’s once-spotless batting average, Quibi adaptations, the Deadpool-ification of modern cinema, and, of course, Wow

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#061: Black Christmas with Tom Lorenzo

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2024/12/10

For our sixty-first episode, we’re joined by the great Tom Lorenzo (“You’re Missing Out” podcast) for a discussion of the audio commentary for the 1974 proto-slasher “Black Christmas”, as told by director Bob Clark. Much is covered, from connections to “Mitchell”, “SCTV” and “Saturday Night Live”, confusion over whether camerawork is subjective or objective, Clark’s suspicious connection to John Carpenter’s “Halloween”, and more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Twin Peaks” (1990-1991), “Twin Peaks: Fire

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#060: Targets with Clay Keller

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2024/11/26

For our sixtieth episode, we’re joined by “Screen Drafts” host Clay Keller for a discussion of the audio commentary for the late Peter Bogdanovich’s still-timely 1968 feature directorial debut “Targets”, starring (over a five day period) the legendary Boris Karloff. We discuss the lack of drive-ins in Minnesota, that time Roger Corman threw a hissy fit over spending $250, the secret screenwriter of the film, the difference between Charles Whitman and Charles Starkweather, Bogdanovich’s place in the

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#059: One from the Heart (Reprise) with Mike Natale

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2024/11/12

For our fifty-ninth episode, fan favorite friend of the show Mike Natale (“You’re Missing Out” podcast) returns for the third time for our biggest episode ever (again)! The subject at hand? Francis Ford Coppola’s audio commentary for the director’s cut of his biggest box-office bomb and secret success: 1982’s “One from the Heart”. Much is discussed: auteurist blank checks, the relative success of “Joker”, electronic cinema, how to make a musical where no one sings, the appeal of Jennifer Aniston and

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#058: Night of the Creeps with Jason Shawhan

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2024/10/29

For our spooooooky fifty-eighth episode, we’re joined once again by friend of the show Jason Shawhan (“Fearless Pretender” podcast) for a prequel of sorts to our “The Monster Squad” episode: Fred Dekker’s directorial debut, 1986’s “Night of the Creeps”. Much will be discussed, from the merits of the director’s cut to the awesomeness of Tom Atkins, and your wonky yet affable host will never fail to call the titular creeps slugs. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Nosferatu the Vampyre” (1979), “The Slumber

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#057: Coraline with Kandice Martellaro

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2024/10/15

For our spooooooky fifty-seventh episode, we’re joined once again by writer/comedian Kandice Martellaro (“Don’t Bring It In”, “Hanging with Dr. Z”) for a discussion of her favorite film, stop-motion house Laika’s very first production, 2009’s “Coraline”, as told through its audio commentary from director Henry Selick. Crawl into the frilly blue tunnel with us. Ryan’s Recommendations: “ParaNorman” (2012), “The Boxtrolls” (2014), and “Kubo and the Two Strings” (2016) For exclusive bonus content and

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#056: The Old Dark House with Nathaniel Jonsson

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2024/10/01

For our spooooooky fifty-sixth episode, we’re joined once again by friend of the show Nathaniel Jonsson (“At the Devil’s Ball” podcast) for a discussion of a forgotten James Whale horror-comedy from 1932 starring the iconic Boris Karloff: “The Old Dark House”. Prepare to learn exactly when every single actor kicked the bucket, because the guy recording the audio commentary never misses an opportunity to point it out!Ryan’s Recommendations: “Scarface” (1932), “Cat People” (1942), and “Arsenic and Old

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#055: Cabin Boy with David Rosen

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2024/09/29

For our fifty-fifth episode, we’re joined by David Rosen (“Piecing It Together” podcast) for a discussion of the audio commentary for a full-fledged cult classic: Adam Resnick’s 1994 nautical box-office bomb “Cabin Boy”. Half pod, half cast, equals one complete podcast. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” (1985), “Beetlejuice” (1988), and “The Flintstones” (1994) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder:

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#054: Sunshine with Graham Skipper

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2024/09/03

For our fifty-fourth episode, we’re joined by Graham Skipper (“The Lonely Man with the Ghost Machine”) for a discussion of Dr. Brian Cox’s audio commentary for Danny Boyle’s 2007 science-fiction thriller “Sunshine”. If you like your movie podcasts to dabble in physics (the fun kind!), you won’t want to miss this one. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Trainspotting” (1996), “Steve Jobs” (2015), and “T2 Trainspotting” (2017) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and

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