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PODCAST

SOFA DOGS Podcast

A small band of pop culture enthusiasts (geeks) provide their own audio commentaries for DVDs of both the tv box and the movin" pictures. The Sofa Dogs cover a wide range of genres, from Horror and Science Fiction to Comedy and Drama, and everything in between.

tv & film

All Episodes

01:28:35

#316 - John Carpenter's The Fog (1980)

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2014/10/29

Subject: The Fog (1980) Observers: John Pavlich, Jimmy Brown Record Date: October 21, 2014, 02:25 PM Plot Summary: Hidden within a mysterious fog, the ghosts of a leper colony seek vengeance against the descendants of those who murdered them and stole their gold. Note: Continuing the podcast's month-long tribute to Horror films, Jimmy returns to revisit John Carpenter's classic ghost story. We talk about atmosphere, suspense through misdirection, our disdain for the 2005 remake and the absence of

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01:32:50

#315 - Evil Dead (2013)

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2014/10/22

Subject: Evil Dead (2013) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto Record Date: October 17, 2014, 01:16 PM Plot Summary: A drug addict is brought to a secluded cabin by her Brother and friends, in an attempt to get her clean. Unfortunately, they discover a mysterious, ancient book and unknowingly bring about demonic possession and bodily dismemberment. Note: Continuing the podcast's month-long tribute to Halloween and Horror films, Tysto returns to revel in the surprisingly great remake of an American Horror

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01:45:27

#314 - From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)

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2014/10/15

Subject: From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) Observers: John Pavlich, Susie Rodarme Record Date: October 08, 2014, 02:52 PM Plot Summary: During a crime spree through Texas, two Brothers head to Mexico, attempting to hide out from the law but inadvertently, find themselves trapped in a bar with unholy, bloodsucking monsters. Note: Continuing the podcast's month-long tribute to Halloween and Horror films, Susie returns to revisit Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino's original Grindhouse collaboration. We

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02:00:17

#313 - Poltergeist (1982)

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2014/10/08

Subject: Poltergeist (1982) Observers: John Pavlich, Eric Diaz Record Date: October 07, 2014, 12:51 AM Plot Summary: A suburban family discover their house is haunted and the ghosts abduct their little girl through the television set. Note: Kicking off the podcast's month-long tribute to Halloween and Horror films, Eric returns to revisit one of Steven Spielberg's classic productions from the 1980s'. We discuss the exhilaration of being scared, the Poltergeist "curse", Horror remakes and the PG

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01:58:04

#312 - Hot Fuzz (2007)

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2014/09/08

Subject: Hot Fuzz (2007) Observers: John Pavlich, Jimmy Brown Record Date: September 02, 2014, 02:16 PM Plot Summary: An over-achieving police officer is exiled by his employers to a seemingly crime-free village, but soon suspects a vast conspiracy of violent elitism beneath the surface. Note: Jimmy returns to discuss this sometimes-awkward but highly entertaining send-up of the action and slasher genres. We talk about the misuse of a red herring, themes of arrested development throughout Edgar

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01:42:07

#311 - Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012)

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2014/08/20

Subject: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto Record Date: August 15, 2014, 08:07 PM Plot Summary: The untold story of the 16th president of the United States, as an axe-wielding dispatcher of blood-drinking immortals. Note: Tysto returns to take a look at this wildly creative bent of supernatural, revisionist history. We talk about the theme of slavery, the legacy of Lincoln, making Vampires scary again and injecting monsters into stuffy, classic literature

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01:35:03

#310 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)

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2014/08/11

Subject: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold Record Date: August 06, 2014, 11:44 AM Plot Summary: A quartet of adolescent turtles use their martial arts skills to fight crime in New York City. Note: The heroes in a half-shell are back on the big screen this Summer, so Witney (co-host of The B-Movies Podcast and film critic for Nerdist Industries) joins me to revisit the original, theatrical outing of the green foursome. We discuss the history of the franchise,

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#309 - Buffy: Band Candy (1998)

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2014/07/27

Subject: Buffy - Band Candy (3x06) Observers: John Pavlich, Will Ritchie Record Date: July 15, 2014, 02:52 PM Plot Summary: Ethan Rayne returns to Sunnydale, using special chocolate that causes all the adults to behave like rowdy, immature Teenagers. Note: Technical difficulties and outside interference abounds as Will returns to the podcast to talk the sixth episode from Buffy's third season. We discuss Jane Espenson, genre tropes and helpful background characters. Remember to listen for the

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01:45:58

#308 - Gremlins (1984)

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2014/07/18

Subject: Gremlins (1984) Observers: John Pavlich, Jimmy Brown Record Date: July 16, 2014, 02:44 PM Plot Summary: A boy receives an exotic pet as a Christmas present which when exposed to water, produces a litter of duplicates that eventually grow into destructive monsters. Note: Celebrating the film's 30th anniversary, Jimmy returns to discuss this beloved, creature classic. We talk about practical effects and puppeteering, the film's broken internal logic, the science of mixing Horror and Comedy,

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02:07:00

#307 - Batman (1989)

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2014/06/27

Subject: Batman (1989) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold Record Date: June 26, 2014, 12:30 PM Plot Summary: A masked vigilante known as Batman, must save Gotham City from a disfigured, demented crime boss known as The Joker. Note: Celebrating the film's 25th Anniversary, Witney (co-host of The B-Movies Podcast and film critic for Nerdist Industries) returns to fondly recollect on Tim Burton's dark and atmospheric interpretation of the caped crusader. We talk about superhero psychology, the

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01:38:05

#306 - Friday The 13th (1980)

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2014/06/14

Subject: Friday the 13th (1980) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold Record Date: June 13, 2014, 02:39 PM Plot Summary: A group of Teenagers are being stalked and murdered by a mysterious figure, as they attempt to reopen an old Summer Camp with a tragic history. Note: Surprise! On a whim to celebrate the infamous date of "bad luck", Witney (co-host of The B-Movies Podcast and film critic for Nerdist Industries) returns to examine the first film in the Slasher series that helped popularize the

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02:02:47

#305 - Prometheus (2012)

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2014/05/13

Subject: Prometheus (2012) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto, Martin "Faldor" Lejeune Record Date: March 17, 2014, 01:53 PM Plot Summary: A team of scientists travel to a distant planet, in search of an ancient, alien species believed to have ties to the human race. Note: Tysto returns, bringing with him Faldor (from the Extended Edition podcast), attempting to make sense of Ridley Scott's pseudo-prequel to Alien. We compare and contrast both versions of the leaked screenplay, examine the conflicts

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01:50:16

#304 - Dark City: Director's Cut (1998)

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2014/04/22

Subject: Dark City - Director's Cut (1998) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto, Michael "Dorkman" Scott Record Date: April 19, 2014, 03:12 PM Plot Summary: An amnesiac searches for his identity while being pursued by pale, floating figures that can manipulate people and buildings with their minds, in a city with no sunlight. Note: Celebrating the podcast's eight year anniversary, Michael Scott and Tysto join forces with me to revisit the Director's Cut of Dark City. We compare and contrast both versions

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01:47:10

#303 - Sunshine (2007)

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2014/04/11

Subject: Sunshine (2007) Observers: John Pavlich, Tomahawk Ellingsen Record Date: January 22, 2014, 4:10 PM Plot Summary: A team of Scientists are sent into space with a bomb, in an effort to ignite Earth's dying sun. Note: Residing in Norway, Tom (from the Extended Edition podcast) joins the show to discuss Danny Boyle's controversial, science fiction-horror film. We talk about diversity casting, shooting digitally and defending the third act. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown

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02:16:51

#302 - Lost Highway (1997)

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2014/04/03

Subject: Lost Highway (1997) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold Record Date: January 14, 2014, 01:46 PM Plot Summary: A man is accused of murdering his wife but while in jail, he disappears and is replaced by a completely different person. Note: Witney (co-host of The B-Movies Podcast and film critic for Nerdist Industries) returns to help make sense of David Lynch's existential, cinematic nightmare, Lost Highway. We discuss style over substance, past and present receptions of the film and the

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01:18:21

#301 - Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm (1993)

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2014/03/26

Subject: Batman - Mask Of The Phantasm (1993) Observeers: John Pavlich, Jason "Jimbo" Ritter Record Date: September 21, 2013, 11:36 PM Plot Summary: Batman tries to put the cape and cowl away when he falls in love but a deadly vigilante, known as "The Phantasm" and a visit from an old enemy threatens to destroy his happiness. Note: Jason Ritter (not the Actor) returns, bringing with him a love of all things Batman. We revisit the Dark Knight's animated iteration from the 90s'

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#300 - Focal Point: Veronica Mars (2004-2007)

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2014/03/18

In the first episode of Focal Point, I'll be examining Veronica Mars, as a character and whether or not she's a good person. Buy: Veronica Mars on DVD at Amazon.com! Buy: Veronica Mars - Television Soundtrack at Amazon.com!

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01:51:18

#299 - Sucker Punch (2011)

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2013/11/09

Subject: Sucker Punch (2011) Observers: John Pavlich, Gabrielle Cohen, Tammy Ginader Record Date: September 12, 2013, 11:49 PM Plot Summary: An institutionalized girl retreats into her imagination, to escape the men who seek to control and objectify her. Note: Gabby returns, bringing her friend, Tammy along for the ride. These Women help me peel back the surface of this surreal, action extravaganza to see what substance resides underneath, if any. Between our fits of giggles and guffaws, we try to

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01:38:08

#298 - Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

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2013/11/01

Subject: Halloween III - Season of the Witch (1982) Observers: John Pavlich, Michael Johnson Record Date: October 05, 2013, 10:28 PM Plot Summary: A modern-day Warlock combines computer-technology with witchcraft, in an effort to commit national genocide against the children of America. Note: Finishing up the podcast's annual, month-long tribute to Horror films and the Halloween Holiday, Novelist and Filmmaker, Michael Johnson joins me to examine this insane, entertaining and often misunderstood

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02:05:04

#297 - The Frighteners: Director's Cut (1996)

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2013/10/29

Subject: The Frighteners (1996) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold Record Date: October 28, 2013, 01:00 PM Plot Summary: A con man uses his abilities to communicate with ghosts as a way of making money, until an evil spirit starts killing past and potential clients. Note: Continuing the podcast's annual, month-long tribute to Horror films and the Halloween Holiday, Witney (co-host of The B-Movies Podcast) returns to provide a reassuring hug for Peter Jackson's odd, but endearing Hollywood

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