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Concessions: Consider the Bigger Picture

Jared Spears and Dan Ludwig
Before Sunset
Hollywood
Vietnam War
PTSD
Mental Health
Evil Dead
Anora
Slasher Genre
Rambo
Terrifier 2
Sylvester Stallone
Art the Clown
Terrifier 3
Scream
Before Sunrise
Be My Cat: A Film For Anne
Action Movies
Gore Effects
Before Midnight
Cold War

Dan and Jared force each other to watch movies they don't like and then make concessions to why they're not so bad.

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Recent Guests

Kate Eastman
Actor and Arthurian legends enthusiast
Episode: Ep 107 - The Green Knight (2021) W/ Kate Eastman
Matthew Dho
Author and screenwriter
Episode: The Fellowship of Concessions (Extended Edition)
Claira Broach
Film critic
You Have Been Watching Films
Episode: The Fellowship of Concessions (Extended Edition)
Connor Brown
Actor
Episode: The Fellowship of Concessions (Extended Edition)
Matt Zunich
Voice actor and film enthusiast, co-founder of the Los Angeles Ghostbusters
Los Angeles Ghostbusters
Episode: Ep 101 - E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) w/ Matt Zunich
Olivia Bagshaw
Video essayist and host of YouTube channel 'You Have Been Watching Films'
You Have Been Watching Films
Episode: Ep 93 - Snowpiercer (2013) w/ You Have Been Watching Films
Britta Sterling
Artistic Director of Source Filter Music Collective, classically trained soprano and opera director
Source Filter Music Collective
Episode: Ep 92 - Amadeus (1984) w/ Britta Sterling
Baby Jared
Jared's 5-year-old daughter
Episode: Ep 91 - Frozen (2013) w/ Baby Jared
John Fallon
Writer, director, and founder of Arrow in the Head
Episode: Ep 89 - Malicious (2023) w/ John Fallon

Hosts

Dan Ludwig
Co-host of Concessions, known for providing engaging commentary and thoughtful insights on films.
Jared
Co-host of Concessions, actively participates in lively discussions and critiques related to various films.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • The premier film listening experience

    Love this podcast - offers lots of great insight into how a film is the way it is from two great perspectives. I’ve learned a lot about films I haven’t seen in ages and films I need to watch.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thedon922
    United Statesa year ago
  • Listen and Enjoy!

    Dan and Jared are fantastic to listen to! The podcast is great. Whether you’re on a walk, mowing the lawn or just kicking back with a drink, sit back and listen as they dive deep into some of their favorite films.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pratery
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent film discussion

    I discovered this show a few weeks ago with its Jaws episode and have been voraciously consuming the back catalog ever since. In a sea of film podcasts it’s hard to find one that stands out, but the conversations Dan and Jared have are more thoughtful and entertaining than a lot of the shows out there. Their guests are awesome and always bring even more fun and knowledge to the show. After only a few episodes I knew the show was going to bump something else from my podcast rotation. I highly rec... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stevenseighman
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Analysis of Flawed Gems

    The premise of this show is perfect to generate interesting discussions of films that thrill some but not others and why. Easy recommendation and the hosts are very engaging.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PiscesJest
    United Statesa year ago
  • If you love movies, this is a must-listen!

    I’ve listened to a lot of film podcasts over the years and the chemistry between the two and how much energy they bring into. The podcast is hard to not appreciate.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mitchellness
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners enjoy the unique format of film discussions that balance humor and depth, making complex topics accessible.

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Ep 64 - Terrifier 2 (2022)
Q: What have you picked up lately?
Jared discusses a range of books and films he has seen recently, highlighting 'A Different Man' starring Sebastian Stan and a book titled 'Conclave' by Robert Harris.
Ep 64 - Terrifier 2 (2022)
Q: What ripped your scalp off and poured salt and bleach directly into your exposed skull this week?
Dan discusses his reflections on Werner Herzog's memoir, emphasizing its philosophical musings and his thoughts on existence.
Ep 89 - Malicious (2023) w/ John Fallon
Q: After directing Malicious, how does acting feel in comparison?
Fallon views acting as a vacation compared to the rigor of directing, which he finds immensely fulfilling despite its challenges.
Ep 89 - Malicious (2023) w/ John Fallon
Q: What made you want to break up the core family unit at the center and invade the invasion?
Fallon noted that he felt insecure about keeping the audience's attention and wanted to add an action scene, leading to the introduction of the hit men characters.
Ep 89 - Malicious (2023) w/ John Fallon
Q: What excited you about supporting these tropes of movies that we've seen before and exploring a more complicated moral gray area?
John Fallon indicates that while everything has been done, he aims to create something fresh by taking familiar tropes and adding unique spins that surprise the audience.

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1. Kate Eastman
2. Matthew Dho
3. Claira Broach
4. Connor Brown
5. Matt Zunich
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7. Britta Sterling
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