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Small Beans

Small Beans
Cowboy Bebop
Spike Spiegel
Stephen King
Faye Valentine
Wes Anderson
Jet Black
Multiverse
Masculinity
Grief
Comedy
Postmodern Art
Paul Thomas Anderson
Fatherhood
Pop Culture
Mortality
Mental Health
Death
Fight Club
Paddington 2
Parenting

Small Beans Podcasting is a place for beans of every sort to come bean it up. Free your soul, eh? Be a frijole.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes512Founded9 years ago
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Tom Reimann is here to help us discuss 1981’s cult horror film starring Sam Neill: Possession. They interpret this highly metaphorical film, but also discuss the impressive performances as well as the Cronenberg-esque monster design! Definitely take ... more

This episode is brought to you by the Pick the Flick tier on our patreon. So, everyone, thank Attension for paying for the episode! Thanks, Attension! The film is Stalker (1979), famous Russian sci-fi film directed by Andrei Tarkovsky. It features se... more

Adam and Abe continue their Christopher Nolan watch-through. We’re not going chronologically: we’ve devised a complex system of time to manipulate your emotions. So now we’re going back to 2000: to the tale of a man who uses neat clues to murder indi... more

Michael and Abe discuss the 2004 film starring Johnny Depp at the height of his fame! Nope! Not the pirate one, unless you consider director David Koepp’s theft of John Turturro’s performance from O Brother Where Art Thou? a form of high sea pillagin... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Pargin
Author of the John Dies at the End series
Episode: 1090. Frame Rate: Over Your Dead Body (Feat. Jason Pargin)
Stephen King
Author and creator of the Langoliers universe
Author
Episode: 1078. Kings of King: The Langoliers
Boots Riley
Musician, filmmaker, activist, speaker, visionary
I Love Boosters (film)
Episode: 1079. Frame Rate: I Love Boosters (Feat. Boots Riley)
Vanessa Guerrero
Guest on episode, film analyst and contributor to the discussion
Episode: 1040. Frame Rate: In Bruges (Feat. Vanessa Guerrero)
Nick Kocher
Actor/Writer; BriTANick co-creator
BriTANick
Episode: 1029. Frame Rate: Pizza Movie (Feat. Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher)
Brian McElhaney
Actor/Writer; BriTANick co-creator
BriTANick
Episode: 1029. Frame Rate: Pizza Movie (Feat. Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher)
Soren Bowie
Writer on American Dad; Cranked fame
Cranked; American Dad
Episode: 1026. Frame Rate - Pop Star: Never Stop Never Stopping (Feat. Soren Bowie)
Kristi Yamaguccimane
Internet famous personality referenced as guest who helped frame the Dick Tracy discussion
Episode: 1009. Frame Rate: Dick Tracy (Feat. Will Poole)
Will Poole
Internet personality; guest on the episode discussing Dick Tracy
Episode: 1009. Frame Rate: Dick Tracy (Feat. Will Poole)

Hosts

Abe Epperson
Comedy writer and performer
Michael Swaim
Comedy writer and performer

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • House, The O.C, and 24.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Ballzinferno
    4 months ago
  • The Best Beans

    Edit: Renewing the five stars after the completion of the Space Podboys. Amazing work and I can’t wait for what’s next!

    Original Review: I loved them at Cracked, and I love them now! The Beans and the extended Beaniverse sister network with Gamefully Unemployed make top shelf content. Grow the beans today!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tsalmaveth
    United States4 months ago
  • Bean Stalk

    How dare you have such entertaining and well thought out shows. I have listened to everything and now I’m stuck waiting for pure joy to come across my life weekly or semiweekly (bi-weekly? It’s a very confusing linguistic debacle we’ve gotten ourselves into) depending on your life schedules. Much love.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FaceCoat
    United States6 months ago
  • Please let guests talk

    Michael, PLEASE stop talking over your guests/co-hosts. A bit of Altman-esque overlap is fine, but you finish a thought they patiently waited through, then they get out three words before you shout them down with another lengthy thought. It’s anxiety inducing.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    which was the style @ the time
    United States6 months ago
  • I’m in love with

    Michael swaim. 36yo straight male here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JackusAnarchus
    United States9 months ago

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Listeners praise the hosts' humor, warmth and chemistry, and describe the conversations as consistently entertaining.
Some listeners criticize interruptions and overlapping discussion, particularly when guests or co-hosts are trying to speak.
The range of recurring series and subjects appeals to fans looking for variety across movies, television, games and comedy.
Film and pop-culture analysis is a major draw, with listeners highlighting thoughtful interpretation and empathetic criticism.

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#227
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

1026. Frame Rate - Pop Star: Never Stop Never Stopping (Feat. Soren Bowie)
Q: What is your relationship to Lonely Island and their work over the years?
Soren explains that his exposure to Lonely Island grew over time, recognizing their evolution from early sketch work to a prominent place in digital shorts and movie projects, while noting the group's ongoing influence on comedy and their willingness to experiment with form.
987. Frame Rate: The Man Who Knew Too Little (Feat. Jacob Reed & Danny O’Malley)
Q: What does this movie mean to you? Why did you pick it?
Jacob initially remembered it being fun and had a soft spot for it but thought it was better than he remembered.
945. Tales from the Pit: Inside Dads (Feat. Nekomander42)
Q: How has it changed now that he's passed?
My life hasn't changed much since he died because I hadn't talked to him for a long time before he passed, but it does feel surreal that he's gone.
945. Tales from the Pit: Inside Dads (Feat. Nekomander42)
Q: Can you talk about what his function or role was in your childhood and then in recent years?
He was a big personality, but also very selfish; he took us fishing and on vacations because he liked those activities, rather than being involved in our school or upbringing.
933. BeansTalk: 001 (November 7, 2025)
Q: Can you provide information on how freelance writing works in your industry?
It's a very tough market currently due to AI advancements, and building your own brand and network is recommended.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Small Beans

What is Small Beans about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Film-focused conversations combine close analysis, comedy and candid disagreement. Recurring hosts Michael Swaim and Abe Epperson, joined by other regular contributors, examine films and adaptations through their storytelling, performances, visual style, cultural context and place in a director's or creator's career. Series vary the format, from discussions of individual films to Stephen King adaptations and broader pop-culture themes. Episodes often balance plot and production analysis with questions about what works emotionally, how humor and genre change over time, and what a film says about its moment. Occasional guests, including filmmakers and writers, bring firsthand perspectives on creative choices and craft. The mix of detailed int... more

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1. Jason Pargin
2. Stephen King
3. Boots Riley
4. Vanessa Guerrero
5. Nick Kocher
6. Brian McElhaney
7. Soren Bowie
8. Kristi Yamaguccimane

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