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Cabin Boy Minute

A minute-by-minute analysis of one of the most important comedies ever made.

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Minute 22 - The Circus Monkey

Cabin Boy Minute ·

2020/12/07

Hello and welcome to Cabin Boy Minute: Minute 22! In this minute we join Kenny and Nathanial on watch, learn a bit of the history of primates in popular entertainment, visit the Graybar building in NYC, find out how to cast aspersions in Spanish and prepare to go on a holiday. We consider the atmospherics of Steve Bartek's score, hope for it's eventual release and for another team-up of Adam and Chris' comedic genius. This minute is again a font of inspiration for games, the theater and musings on

00:30:27

Minute 21 - The Fisherman's Greek

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2020/11/30

Hello and Welcome to Cabin Boy Minute - Minute 21! This week we follow Nathanial as he concludes his negotiations with Big Teddy, makes a questionably emotional entreaty to Paps, and then tag along as he tries to absorb a little Fisherman's Greek. We attempt an etymological analysis of Fisherman's Greek and scour the languages of the globe, and perhaps the limits of decency, in our research. Our minute ends with a SHOCKING revelation and Paps' quiet chuckling. We then continue to brainstorm elements

00:45:21

Minute 20 - The Christening Wig featuring Comedian...

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2020/11/23

Hello and welcome to Cabin Boy Minute: Minute 20! In this very special minute we are joined by the great Chad Opitz, stand-up comedy-man extra-ordinaire, as we consider the events of the quarter-pole minute of the movie. Mother Goose makes an appearance, we react to the reactions of the crew as Cappy confronts Nathanial, we attempt to learn about christening wigs, successfully learn about peckerheads, and marvel as our research takes us from Hawaii to Benignia, by way of London. Chad blesses us with

00:31:24

Minute 19 - The Willy Pumps

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2020/11/16

Hello and Welcome to Cabin Boy Minute - Minute 19! Here we catch fish and stink, discuss the subversive mind of Adam Resnick, interpret tea accompaniments and profess our status as fancy lads. Thank you for joining us and please join us next week as we travel to the mountains of Benninia with our special guest, comedian Chad Opitz. Opening music is Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod (modified) and licensed under CC BY 4.0. Closing music is No Means No by The Freak Fandango Orchestra (modified) and

00:32:28

Minute 18 - The Stowaway

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2020/11/09

Hello and welcome to Cabin Boy Minute: Minute 18! In Minute 18, Nathanial and Cappy awake from a communal night’s rest, the crew and Nathanial are introduced, and our fancy lad comes to grips with his new reality. Brian, Robert and Scott continue their nautical education, including the mending of nets and international stowaway laws. A Lost in Space reference is unearthed, we spend a moment in late ‘60s France and wrestle with Adam Resnick’s feelings about the movie. As we perform our analysis of

00:34:21

Minute 17 - The Fancy Punch

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2020/11/02

Hello and welcome to Cabin Boy Minute - Minute 17! On this episode we find out if we have enough ocean behind us, determine what could possibly inebriate Nathanial enough to remain sleeping after Cappy's prodding, and discover a phenomenal easter egg in Cappy's bunk. As usual, we determine the gags per minute, analyze Adam Resnick's psyche and make a determination on whether the minute is funny or not. Opening music is Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod (modified) and licensed under CC BY 4.0. Closing

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Minute 16 - The Music Box

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2020/10/26

Hello and welcome to Cabin Boy Minute: Minute 16! In minute 16 Paps opines on Kenny's intellect, the crew prepares the Filthy Whore for departure and then relaxes after a hard day's sailing. Your dedicated analysts learn about sailing terminology, compare and contrast Cabin Boy to Captains Courageous, investigate the provenance of Nathanial's music box and wonder about the health of the crew. We are treated to yet another SHOCKING revelation and dream up some new cast members for the crew. We end

00:35:44

Minute 15 - The Stick of Gum

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2020/10/19

Hello and Welcome to Cabin Boy Minute - Minute 15! In this week's episode, we delight in Kenny's scream when he believes he sees an apparition, we debate the origin stories of Nathanial's nighttime routine items and evaluate the intersection of reality and humor. As always, we determine who won the scene, pontificate on a philosophical pondering, agree on the number of gags in this minute and ultimately decide whether the minute is funny or not. Opening music is Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod

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Minute 14 - The Harem Girl Dance

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2020/10/12

Hello and Welcome to Cabin Boy Minute - Minute 14! It's another momentous episode in which we learn how a harem girl dances, use icthyology to help us understand dear Kenneth, and discuss whether bouillon IS a fancy word for chum. Also: Toby Jug! As always, we discuss Who Won the Scene, evaluate and itemize the gags contained within this minute and determine whether it was funny or not. Thank you for listening and perhaps settle down with a nice cup of calming bouillon when you join us next episode

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Minute 13 - The Theme Ship

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2020/10/05

Hello and Welcome to Cabin Boy Minute: Minute 13! Here it is! The momentous occasion where Nathanial steps foot on the Filthy Whore for the first time! He continues his conversation with his host, Kenny, and uses his powerful powers of persuasion to mold reality to suit his needs in determining that this is, in fact, a theme ship. He is welcomed down into the ships bellows and introduced to his sleeping quarters, and of course, the best bunk - the Captain's. We discuss all of the delicious details

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Minute 12 - The Kenny

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2020/09/28

Hello and welcome to Cabin Boy Minute: Minute 12! In minute 12 we say goodbye to the Old Salt and on the docks of Backtown meet the inimitable Kenny (Andy Richter). We learn about his Continental manner of dress, a potential connection with Star Trek, the strength of Nathanial’s priors, and investigate Nathanial’s boarding pass and man-bag. Additionally we join Adam and Chris in praising Andy’s work and learn a bit about his cinematic debut. We then determine who won the scene, what could be done to

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BONUS - The Interview with Mike Sacks

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2020/09/24

Welcome to a Bonus episode of Cabin Boy Minute. In this episode we speak with comedic writer Mike Sacks. In addition to his various books, articles, audiobooks and podcasts, he guided the Cabin Boy Audio Commentary on the 2018 re-issue of Cabin Boy by Kino Lorber. Mike, a huge Cabin Boy fan himself, graciously discusses all things Cabin Boy with us. We talk about his experiences recording the audio commentary with Chris Elliott and Adam Resnick, his perspective on Cabin Boy humor, as well as,

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Minute 11 - The London Broil

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2020/09/21

Hello and welcome to Cabin Boy Minute: Minute 11! In this week's episode, we discuss fowl sacrifices and matte shots used to create a sea-like atmosphere for Backtown. We ponder whether Cabin Boy joins the ranks of the Wizard of Oz and/or Three Men and a Baby with a notorious apparition in the background. And of course, we get to the meat of our conversation with the Old Salt in the Fishing village where he sates our big comedic appetite through meat advice and general fancy-type jabs. As always, we

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Minute 10 - The Old Salt

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2020/09/14

Hello and welcome to Cabin Boy Minute: Minute 10! In this momentous episode Nathanial continues to wander through Backtown until he meets the old salt (Earl Hofert/David Letterman). We note additional residents of Backtown and their impact on our perception of time, take a close look at the general store (they have fudgesicles!), learn a bit about sock monkeys, as well as a bit about Mr. Letterman. We discuss the impact of Letterman’s performance on the popularity and perpetuation of Cabin Boy, and

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Minute 9 - The Cow

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2020/09/07

Hello and welcome to Cabin Boy Minute: Minute 9! In minute 9 Nathanial finds his accidental way to Backtown, not the Golden Mist Seaport that he is searching for. We meet a contemptuous cow, learn a bit about cinematography (reverse shots and process shots), opine on Resnick’s relationship with the film crew, discuss the buildings and denizens of Backtown, their interaction with Nathanial and wonder if our minds have been screwed. In our post-minute dialogue, we figure out who wins the scene, who is

00:28:06

Minute 8 - The Bunny

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2020/08/31

Hello and welcome to Cabin Boy Minute: Minute 8! Minute 8 finds us abandoned on the side of the road with our favorite fancy lad. We explore Nathanial’s belief in a higher power, the existence of God(s) in the CB-verse, enjoy the singularity of the rabbit, consider Nathanial’s abilities as a survivalist, Resnick’s experience re-watching the movie, whether a fancy lad gets any exercise, and learn some facts about perspiration. Of course we debate who wins the scene, what would make the scene more

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Minute 7 - The Spritzer

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2020/08/24

Hello and welcome to Cabin Boy Minute: Minute 7! Today we step into the limousine with Nathanial and get welcomed to the real world. We discuss spritzers, the intentionality of Nathanial’s charity, the legal implications of Nathanial’s abandonment by Edward Flotard (the limo driver), the societal and psychological impacts of wealth, the great limo drivers of cinematic history and introduce the MC of the audio commentary (Michael Sacks). We continue to investigate who wins the scene, who is most

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Minute 6 - The Underpaid Professor

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2020/08/17

Hello and welcome to Cabin Boy Minute: Minute 6! Minute 6 completes the hat tipping lesson at Stephenwood, during which we meet David Sterry (Lance/Lawrence) who has the displeasure to present prior to Nathanial, evaluate Nathanial’s knowledge of his hat, discuss teacher’s salaries and relationship between wealth and penis size, learn about an unfilmed scene from Nathanial’s time at Stephenwood, use the limousine to discuss the indeterminate nature of time in the movie, and prepare to say our

00:28:22

Minute 5 - The Bowler

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2020/08/10

Hello and welcome to Cabin Boy Minute: Minute 5! In Minute 5 we join Nathanial and his fellow fancy lads, discuss the etymology of the term “fancy lad”, learn about the true origin of the bowler, learn how to tip a hat, survey the classroom and meet Alfred Molina (the underpaid professor), and then examine the phenomenon of Cabin Boy humor through the lens of a drifter’s corpse and a legless father. To close out we answer the questions that you want answered: who won the scene, who is most

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Minute 4 - The Telegram

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2020/08/03

Hello and welcome to Cabin Boy Minute: Minute 4! In Minute 4 we discuss Nathanial and his attire, his receipt of the telegram and Nathanial’s first encounter with Headmaster Timmons (Ivor M. Hobson), we briefly review the history of the Queen Catherine, try to determine the shape of Nathanial’s childhood, closely analyze Nathanial’s reaction to Timmons’ shoes, learn a bit about the history of Greystone Mansion and attempt to situate Stephenwood in time and place. We once again tackle our standard

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