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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.

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49:19

#077-A: OTM Flashback—The Shirley Chronicles — The...

One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez ·

2025/07/29

Since the new “Naked Gun” requel (reboot + sequel, duh) hits theaters on Friday, I decided to pull this episode of The Shirley Chronicles (my last podcast) from behind the exclusive Patreon paywall all about the original trilogy. Here’s how I introduced it when it was but a wee little podcaster: *Hear me out: what if "Police Squad!" was a movie? Better yet, what if it was THREE movies?That's right, it's finally time to discuss the "Naked Gun" trilogy with special guest Mike White (“The Projection

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50:59

#077: Baby Driver with Michelle Kisner

One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez ·

2025/07/22

For our seventy-seventh episode, commentary participant and film writer Michelle Kisner returns to discuss both audio commentaries for another Edgar Wright film: 2017’s carsical (a musical with cars, duh) “Baby Driver”. Among the things discussed? Love for Beck’s “Midnite Vultures”, director of photography Bill Pope’s criticism of The Damned, Walter Hill’s cameo, Jon Bernthal’s commitment to shooting his mere two scenes, shared issues with tinnitus, the iPod revolution, connections to “Guardians of

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#076: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly with Tom Lorenzo

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2025/07/08

For our seventy-sixth episode, it’s our biggest episode ever when Tom Lorenzo (“You’re Missing Out” podcast) finally returns to discuss the academic audio commentary for his favorite film: Sergio Leone’s 1966 spaghetti western opera “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”. Amongst the things discussed? The magic of having Ennio Morricone’s score on set, childhood awareness of the lack of lip-sync, the connections between Tuco and Paulie from “Rocky”, Clint Eastwood taking home a salary that exceeded the

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54:46

#075: The House of the Devil with Tim Mather

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2025/06/24

For our seventy-fifth episode, the great Tim Mather (VHS Gore Store) returns for an analysis of the audio commentaries for Ti West’s 2009 ‘80s-tastic demonic thriller “The House of the Devil”. Amongst the things discussed? The shifting IMAX ratio for “Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning”, co-star Mary Woronov’s impressive roster of film credits, the beauty of high-waisted jeans, eating pizza with “Barbie” director (and star of “Greenberg” apparently) Greta Gerwig, VHS as the embryonic DVR,

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46:51

#074: Battle Beyond the Stars with Ryan from the New...

One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez ·

2025/06/10

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56:02

#073: Serenity with Em from Verbal Diorama

One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez ·

2025/05/27

For our seventy-third episode, it’s a conversation literally years in the making when Em from the hit podcast Verbal Diorama joins us for a discussion of Joss Whedon’s director’s commentary for his 2005 theatrical space western “Serenity”. Amongst the things discussed: safety in space, the delightful resourcefulness of Kaylee Frye, Whedon apologizing for shooting a shirtless Nathan Fillion above the clavicle, some opposing views on “Doublemeat Palace”, unmemorable theme park excursions, and so much

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58:31

#072: Uncut Gems with Phillip Iscove

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2025/05/13

This is how we win. For our seventy-second episode, we’re joined once again by Phillip Iscove (“Sleepy Hollow”, “Podcast Like It’s the 2000s”) for a discussion of the commentary for the anxiety-inducing Safdie Brothers follow-up to their masterpiece “Good Time”: 2019’s “Uncut Gems”. We discuss the contemporary themes relating to Jewish identity, phenomenal performances from non-acting athletes, audiences rooting for a character who refuses to make the right decisions, verisimilitude in casting, how

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#071: Talk to Her with Alonso Duralde

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2025/04/29

For our seventy-first episode, we’re joined by author, critic, and podcast superstar Alonso Duralde (“Hollywood Pride”, “Maximum Film”) for a discussion of the only commentary from renowned Spanish auteur Pedro Almodovar, on his 2002 Oscar-winning film “Talk to Her”. Amongst the things discussed: symbolic lava lamps, an X-rated take on “The Incredible Shrinking Man”, alternate (better?) titles, the Spanish word for ‘bullfighter’, the crucial use of curtains to connect to Almodovar’s previous film,

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56:08

#070: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice with Isabel Teran

One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez ·

2025/04/15

For our seventieth episode, girlfriend of the podcast Isabel Teran returns as the newest member of the Three-Timers Club to discuss Tim Burton’s audio commentary for his 36-years-later sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”. Amongst the things discussed: fearing the Cowboy from “Mulholland Drive”, Winona Ryder’s transformative hairdo in “Edward Scissorhands”, the potential of a stop-motion “Mars Attacks”, how to secure a PG-13 rating with graphic intestines, the voice artist behind Babyjuice, sharing a

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47:55

OTM #069: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of...

One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez ·

2025/04/01

For our sixty-ninth episode (nice), join new host Ben Haslar for a discussion of the audio commentary for Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” Trilogy, specifically the first installment, “The Fellowship of the Ring”, with special guest Ryan Luis Rodriguez (“Reels of Justice” podcast). If any of this sounds unusual, please note the release date. Ben’s Recommendations: Universal Monsters Collection (1931-1956), and “Daimajin” Trilogy (1966), and “Zatoichi the Blind Swordsman” (1962-1973) For exclusive

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#068: Hot Fuzz with Justin LaLiberty

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2025/03/18

For our sixty-eighth episode, we’re joined by Vinegar Syndrome’s Justin LaLiberty for a discussion of a commentary. Literally. Nothing about the movie, just the commentary, for Edgar Wright’s 2007 masterpiece “Hot Fuzz” featuring Special Guest Quentin Tarantino. We discuss Ruggero Deodato motorcycle chases, a sincere abiding love for “Bad Boys II” and “Point Break”, the injustice of ranking “Devil Doll” above “Magic”, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Disco Godfather” (1979), “Blood Hook”

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49:46

#067: Shaun of the Dead with Michelle Kisner

One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez ·

2025/03/04

For our sixty-seventh episode, we’re joined by film critic and commentary participant Michelle Kisner (The Movie Sleuth) for a discussion of the audio commentary for the now two-decade-old cult phenomenon “Shaun of the Dead” from writer/director Edgar Wright and writer/star Simon Pegg. Amongst the things discussed: why any future filmmakers using Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now” owe Wright royalties, subverting and encouraging zombie movie tropes, male scratching foley work, blood-related continuity

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#066: Matinee with Tim Mather

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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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#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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61:27

#064: Ghostbusters with Dylan J. Schlender

One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez ·

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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47:35

#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

One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez ·

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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66:36

#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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