Film School Slacker

Moving right along on our spooky season schedule, the gang is joined by long time friend Bonnie, who is gracious enough to guide them through the surprisingly dark, but incredibly charming 80's fantasy film, in the way that only Jim Henson can do. Join us, won't you? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this episode, Ian admits his severe blood phobia will require three to five business days of recovery from a lightheaded tailspin, Meghan pitches her new theory that these vampires are essentially Muppets, and they both celebrate "werewolves, not swearwolves" while rating Taika Waititi's vampire mockumentary a solid 4.3 stars ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week! (one day late) our hosts sip canned margaritas and getting on too many soapboxes to count while celebrating the beginning of spooky season with this week's film, Practical Magic. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

"There's no crying in baseball!"This week, Ian tries and fails to explain offsides, Meghan gets out her largest soapbox ever, and they both marvel at Stillwell being able to get Madonna AND Tom Hanks to chase after him with a baseball bat. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week, Ian gets sidetracked by the disasterous 2026 film The Runner, Meghan gets sidetracked by Brett Goldstein's chest hair, and they both develop a deep wanderlust for the country of New Zealand during the screening of this week's film Hunt for The Wilderpeople.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

"Oh ROCKY!"On this very special episode dedicated to the late great Tim Curry, Ian goes on a psychological analysis deep dive of Dr. Frank-n-Furter, Meghan discovered that this movie is load bearing on her life, and they both agree that Frank's bed chambers smells *bad*.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this episode Ian and Meghan once again welcome Mitch back to the show! This week the gang checks out 1961's Mysterious Island. Mitch discusses the influence of the film on his art from a young age (including interactions with a few actors from the film), Meghan uses her niche knowledge from her mermaid job a ren fest to discuss how water can wreak havoc on costumes (and becomes quite hungry for seafood after watching the crab scene), and Ian once again goes on a disney tangent, but they all agree that this movie is an absolute gem. Join...

Our hosts go full Minnesotan, accents and all, while discussing the 1999 film Drop Dead Gorgeous. Ian brings up two VERY problematic aspects and Meghan really wants kaaahfee and baahrs. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Getting our Pride Episode in just under the wire! The Birdcage a personal favorite of ours and even though we've been seen it before, we couldn't help but do it for the show. On this episode, Ian reluctantly admits that he misses the 35mm film look, Meghan reluctantly admits that she is drawn to "The Rizz", and they both are starting to believe that the bad guy has been Barbara all along. (Also our Pride episode is No. 69...nice) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

After a week away, your fearless hosts are back! On this episode, Meghan wonders what would happen if The Gorge became a Larian game, Ian becomes fixated on the administrative lore of supplying these fictional remote bases, and they both try to get to the bottom of what the deal is with all of this bisexual mist.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this episode of Film School Slacker! Meghan shows her soft spot for Joanna the Goanna lizard, Ian goes on yet another Disney tangent (this time about the Eisner era) and they both lose it over Jake the mouse's excitement in *watching*.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Better late than never!On this episode, Meghan and Ian are joined by special guest Nick for another Robin Williams adventure. Meghan contemplates the nature of mediocre white men, Ian takes a weird side tangent involving Disney and Monsanto, and Nick provides some much needed military information. Join us won't you?Check out Nick (and Meghan!) podcast here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this episode, Ian gets on his Pixar/Disney tech history soapbox, Meghan is triggered by former gifted kid trauma, and they both discuss a possible new friend tattoo. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We know it's been a few weeks, but we're back!On this episode, Ian brings Meghan with him as he dips his toes back into the romcom genre, Meghan plans her move to Seattle, and they both remind themselves that they are JUST REGULAR GUYS.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this heartwarming episode, Meghan is inspired to have a "gifted kid" therapy session, Ian mourns the loss of Muppetvision 3D, and they both adopt a new motto (and maybe tattoo?) to "be a Kermit".  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's been a HOT minute since we've done a flip the script! In this week's episode Meghan pulls back out her soapbox about the patriarchy, Ian recalls being mistaken as Italian in his youth, and they both go all in on a Cheesecake Factory metaphor. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We're back! did you miss us? Don't answer that...This week we're joined by friend of the podcast Katie as we explore one of her favorite stop motion animated films, Corpse Bride. Join the gang as they discuss stop motion boob physics, complain about the Narc of a town crier, and apparently have strong feelings about Christopher Nolan. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this boisterous episode of Film School Slacker, Ian gets hung up on the Addam Family, Meghan outs herself as a Tumblr user in 2026, and they both get entirely derailed on pottery based innuendo. Grab your ouzo and Windex and join us, won't you? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week, Meghan provides insight on identifying cults, Ian becomes aware of his "millenial pause" during recording, and they both can't get over how many time Ewan McGregor pretends to not know what a Jedi is in this week's movie: The Men Who Stare at Goats. Join us, won't you? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Our posting schedule made us one day late for Groundhog Day...we were too busy laughing at "Gobbler's Knob"This week Ian wonders why he always has it out for Bill Murray's acting roles and disclosed an arrangement he had with the Tooth Fairy. Meghan revisits the 2007 Minnesota smoking ban, and Andie MacDowell's South Carolina accent. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★