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#1 EROTIC THRILLER/TEEN MOVIE PODCAST IN THE WORLD. TRUST NO GHOUL

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Vou Pinette
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Episode: Episode 327 - Prince of Darkness (w/ Vou Pinette)
Joey Weiser
Comic artist and guest on Swimfans
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Episode: Episode 318 - Violent Panic: The Big Crash (w/ Joey Weiser)
Niamh Schönherr
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Episode: Episode 316 - Sailor Suit and Machine Gun (w/ Niamh Schönherr)
Kyle Daileda
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Episode: Episode 315 - Crank (w/ Kyle Daileda)
Joel Hocking
Podcast big brother of all time
Episode: Episode 310 - Three Kings (w/ Joel Hocking)
Delaney Jordan
Video essayist and editor at Infinite Snow Productions
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Episode: Episode 304 - Portrait of a Lady on Fire (w/ Delaney Jordan)
Corryn Moe
Artist and crafty individual
Episode: Episode 276 - The Cell (w/ Corryn Moe)
Shannon Strucci
Video editor, co-host of Audity Roadshow and YouTube channel StrucciMovies
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Episode: Episode 271 - Tetsuo the Iron Man (w/ Shannon Strucci)
Emily Kundrot
All-Star Dove and professional Animator
Episode: Episode 268 - The Matrix Reloaded (w/ Em Kundrot)

Hosts

Josh McKenzie
Co-host of Swimfans; known for engaging banter and broad film interests
Craig Neeson
Co-host with a distinct style and humor; frequent film analyst
Jennifer Hocking
Co-host known for vibrant insights and broad film scope

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
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    I’ve been listening to this show consistently since last year’s Oscar season and it has been a delight. While I’m still catching up the significant backlog of episodes, but the chemistry and commentary of everyone on this show is an absolute delight.

    By far one of my favorite movie podcasts.

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    5
    KindKing01
    United Statesa year ago
  • A New Favorite

    Thoughtful and funny podcast. I'd never watch a movie like The Piano Teacher, but I was happy to listen to the hosts of Swimfans talk about it for an hour.

    For an especially thoughtful ep try out The World of Kanako, for an especially funny ep listen to Ghost Ship, or for a contiguous overview of the podcast's range you can go to their series on the 50 Shades trilogy (episodes 155, 163, and 191).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iTunesPlaceholderNickname
    United States2 years ago
  • That’s how you do it

    To see a group of young fresh minds talking in depth about movies is pure joy. In this chaos that everyone thinks sitting with friends and blabbering means movie analysis podcast this is not even a jewel comparing but a powerful one that stands on its own. Looking forward to more material. Keep it coming boys. ✌🏼💟☮️

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    yassijiro
    United States3 years ago
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    Sincerely one of my favorite podcasts. The boys go in deep on these often dismissed genres and find gems to talk about whether it’s about performance, cinematography, or just a really good piece of writing. I appreciate the queer lens they bring to the discussion since many of these movies really benefit from discussion with a non-straight angle; however, they also aren’t afraid to call out the worst parts of these movies too. Very balanced and fun and funny, I love the passion and sincerity bro... more

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    shecallsmecdawg
    United States4 years ago
  • highly recommended

    very comfy podcast with a consistently interesting wheelhouse that has introduced me to so many weird movies and always done my favorites justice.

    usually hilarious and insightful but even the sleepy hangout eoisodes are great bc the vibe of this show is so unique and versatile. perfect for windy nights, weird pnw coast roadtrips, motel rooms, mindlessly balancing on a yoga ball procrastinating on work at 9pm, etc.

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    United States4 years ago

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Highly entertaining and endlessly quotable, with strong chemistry among hosts.
Fans appreciate the queer-informed lens and balanced critique of both popular and obscure films.
Listeners praise in-depth, thoughtful analysis and great banter between hosts.

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Episode 317 - Face/Off (w/ Matthew Tucciarone)
Q: Matthew, where can people find you online?
You can mainly find me on the Heroes 3 podcast. That's Heroes 3, the number 3 podcast on in-ear social media.
Episode 327 - Prince of Darkness (w/ Vou Pinette)
Q: What is a movie that didn't affect you in the past but now really gets under your skin?
Grizzly Man didn't affect me as a kid, but now it unnerves me because I see too much of myself in that maniac.
Episode 327 - Prince of Darkness (w/ Vou Pinette)
Q: What is a horror movie that used to terrify you when you were younger that no longer does?
The Haunting with Liam Neeson scared me as a child, but as an adult, I find it corny.
Episode 259 - Malicious
Q: What's your favorite music video?
My favorite music video is Prodigy's Smack My Bitch Up; it's a first-person perspective video depicting a wild night.
Episode 259 - Malicious
Q: Which films would be improved by replacing the entire cast with Muppets?
The entire cast of Meet the Feebles could be improved by replacing them with actual Muppets.

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