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Episode 33! This week Joey and Benjamin head to 1870s Paris to discuss 'The Phantom of the Opera' starring Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum, and Patrick Wilson. Will the guys enjoy the Opera or will the Phantom literally murder them? Lets find out! Mentioned in the episode: How Andrew Lloyd Webber Wrote Phantom of the Opera: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIICR3h6Iqo&t=94s Metaperceptions: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/200505/metaperceptions-how-do-you-see-yourself How others see us http://www.presspublications.com/opinionscolumns/146-dare-to-live-without-limits/7930-perception-can-influence-you-in-many-ways Have a comment about something we said? Want to request something for us to review? Just wanna chat? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @AffableChat Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/affablechat

Episode 32! This week Joey and Benjamin hop in the Onion Carriage and head to Far Far Away to discuss 'Shrek 2' starring Mike Meyers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, and Antonio Banderas. Mentioned in this episode: -Shrek 1 -Why is the internet so obsessed with Shrek?: https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2014/05/why-is-the-internet-so-obsessed-with-shrek/371189/ Have a comment about something we said? Want to request something for us to review? Just wanna chat? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @AffableChat

Episode 31! It's our first musical episode! This week the guys get all mixed up with liquor and jazz talking about 'Chicago' starring Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, and John C. Reilly. Mentioned in this episode: Women and Gender in musicals: http://www.btchflcks.com/2012/09/women-and-gender-in-musicals-week-chicago.html#.W6-89WhKiUk Have a comment about something we said? Want to request something for us to review? Just wanna chat? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @AffableChat Music: Moonlight Sonata - Beethoven https://youtu.be/q91NKLjxXyg

Episode 30! This week Benjamin and Joey discuss the iconic thriller 'Se7en' starring Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Literally Hitler. Come with us and find out "What's in the box?" Mentioned in this episode: Off-Screen Violence: http://www.thoughtemporium.org/tragedy.htm Extra Stuff: John Doe by Rick Ross: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUg-36fO-Qs What's in the box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4A36EJHzx0 Have a comment about something we said? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @AffableChat Music: Moonlight Sonata - Beethoven https://youtu.be/q91NKLjxXyg

Episode 29! Affable Chat is new and improved! Benjamin and Joey can't wait to give you the same high quality content in a more compact format! This week the movie is 'Idiocracy' starring Luke Wilson, Maya Rudolph, Terry Crews, and Discount Zach Braff. In this Episode the guys try out a new episode format that covers the pros and cons of the movie, a brief overall discussion, most quotable moments, lessons learned, a deep dive on a couple key ideas, and finish it off with the first ratings to ever be announced on Affable Chat! Mentioned in this episode: Steven Pinker TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCm9Ng0bbEQ James Flynn TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vpqilhW9uI Have a comment about something we said? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @AffableChat Music: Moonlight Sonata - Beethoven https://youtu.be/q91NKLjxXyg

Episode 28! Benjamin and Joey take a break from reviewing movies to talk about a popular movie review youtube channel and why you should look for better content. Bobvids on why Cinema Sins is terrible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELEAsGoP-5I Youtube Channels that do it better than Cinema Sins: Wisecrack: https://www.youtube.com/user/thugnotes Folding Ideas: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyNtlmLB73-7gtlBz00XOQQ Jenny Nicholson: https://www.youtube.com/user/JennyENicholson MovieBob: https://www.youtube.com/user/wwwgeekdotcom The Nostalgia Critic: https://www.youtube.com/user/achannelthatsawesome Lindsay Ellis: https://www.youtube.com/user/chezapoctube RedLetterMedia: https://www.youtube.com/user/RedLetterMedia Nerdwriter1: https://www.youtube.com/user/Nerdwriter1 Lessons from the Screenplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rML_5rkQ2bM Every Frame a Painting: https://www.youtube.com/user/everyframeapainting Have a comment about something we said? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @AffableChat Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcast app.

Episode 27! Benjamin and Joey conclude our series on Batman Movies from different decades with our 4th and final Batman Movie: LEGO Batman. This film has a star studded cast and is filled with good natured fun for all ages. Seriously if you haven't seen it you should check it out! In this episode: 1) How LEGO Studios show us the Batman we know and love while still making him their own. 2) Breaking down the immense list of featured villains that appear in this movie. 3) How this movie pays homage to all of the previous Batman films and how it's the perfect film to conclude our series on Batman 4) And much, much more! Have a comment about something we said? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @AffableChat Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcast app. Intro Music: Swing by Peyruis https://soundcloud.com/peyruis Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/dC7naaLECzw

Episode 26! Benjamin and Joey continue our four part series on Batman Movies from different decades with part 3. This time things take a turn for the better as the guys discuss the first Christopher Nolan Batman film "Batman Begins" starring Christian Bale. In this episode: 1) How Christopher Nolan reinvented Batman onscreen and turned him from laughing stock to legend. 2) Understanding Christian Bale's portrayal of Batman and how this time it's much more real. 3)A breakdown of each of the main villains and how they use fear to their advantage. 4) And much, much more! Have a comment about something we said? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @AffableChat Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcast app. Referenced in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA5Y7wdmv8s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3K2thH1goE https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=d46Azg3Pm4c https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mefistofele https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmXoypizjW3WknFiJnKLwHCnL72vedxjQkDDP1mXWo6uco/wiki/Police_rank.html Intro Music: I Dunno by Grapes http://ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/sNAE8-mB5lQ

Episode 25! Benjamin and Joey continue our four part series on Batman Movies from different decades with the colossal flop "Batman and Robin" from 1997, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as Mr. Freeze, Uma Thurmond as Poison Ivy, and George Clooney as Batman. In this episode: 1) A breakdown of each major character from good guys to bad guys 2) Why Arnold Schwarzenegger is the perfect Mr. Freeze and why all Arnold Fans MUST see this movie 3)The critical response to this movie and why the people responsible for its creation are still apologizing to this day 4) And much, much more! Have a comment about something we said? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @AffableChat Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcast app. Referenced in this episode: Snow Miser Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SGlPnA_iCk R. Kelly - Gotham City: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfpnIyqieyk Joel Schumacher Apologizes for Batman & Robin: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/xw8vpk/twenty-years-later-joel-schumacher-is-very-sorry-about-batman-and-robin Cool Facts about Plants: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOXSqy05EO0 More Facts about Plants: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hja0SLs2kus Even more facts about Plants: https://www.wnycstudios.org/story/smarty-plants/ Intro Music: New Happy Day by fennecbeats https://soundcloud.com/fennecbeats Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/nAx56UPakM8

Episode 24! Benjamin and Joey kick off our four part series on Batman with the smash hit "Batman" from 1989, starring Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne and Jack Nicholson as Jack Napier. In this episode: 1) The guys discuss who Batman is and what makes this Batman different from the others. 2) They break down the Joker and discover that he's not so different from his nemesis after all. 3)The guys debate if becoming the Batman really is the best way for Bruce Wayne to save his city. 4) And much more! Have a comment about something we said? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @AffableChat Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcast app. Referenced in this episode: Disappearing Batman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBsdV--kLoQ Bruce Wayne Redistribution of Wealth Tweet: https://mobile.twitter.com/qgotnorings/status/1021831551603093504 Music Videos without Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHF0Bxys49VeBu8jR5oh6jg Figure with Meat Painting: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figure_with_Meat Batman by Prince: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_(album) Credits for the Intro Instrumental: Fun Time by Dj Quads: https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/uk0IaUT9niw

Episode 23! This week Benjamin and Joey talk in depth about 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' from 2014. This episode covers how Wes Anderson uses his unique style to create a viewing experience like no other, the complexities that make up the eccentric man known as Monsieur Gustave, and the stark contrast between Wes Anderson's whimsical worlds and violent realities. Join us for a conversation as we appreciate this great film. This is the second Wes Anderson film to be covered on this podcast (Episode 13 - Isle of Dogs). Have a comment about something we said? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @AffableChat Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcast app. Piano & Sax by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/wtnLH5HzGdQ

Episode 22! This week Benjamin and Joey sit down to discuss 'Interview with the Vampire' starring Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise. Is this movie the source of these young stars' eternal youth? Let's find out! Have a comment about something we said? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @AffableChat Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcast app.

Episode 21! This week Benjamin and Joey are talking Incredibles 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2004 smash hit. Justin joins the podcast for an encore performance and the guys try to discuss the movie without using the word 'incredible' too much. Enjoy! Have a comment about something we said? Email: [email protected] Twitter: @AffableChat Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcast app.

Episode 20! Benjamin and Joey are once again joined by a guest! This time it's Justin and he's in the studio to discuss 'Heat', an LA Crime Drama starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. Can the guys tackle this behemoth of a movie or have they bitten off more than they can chew? Enjoy! Chat with us! We love feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter: @AffableChat Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcast app.

Episode 19! In this very special episode of Affable Chat Benjamin and Joey are joined by Scott to discuss the latest iteration of the Star Wars series: "Solo" starring Alden Ehrenreich. We talk Wookies, Droids, names that are a little too "on the nose" and so much more! Enjoy! Chat with us! We love feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter: @AffableChat Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcast app.

Episode 18! Musical Artist Nick Heredia joins the podcast to discuss his new single and discuss music in 2018. Benjamin and Nick review the newest projects from Pusha T and Kanye and go over the Drake and Pusha T beef. Enjoy the conversation! 19:15 - Pusha T: Daytona 44:10 - Drake vs Pusha T 1:00:20 - Ye Submarine Captain by Nick Heredia: https://open.spotify.com/track/3ZI99mBGlXTb483QMgkrTT Chat with us! We love feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter: @AffableChat Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcast app.

Episode 17! In this episode Benjamin and Joey discuss Small Soldiers, the 1998 film about a young boy named Alan who gets caught in the crossfire of the war between the Commando Elite and the Gorgonites. Enjoy the conversation! #JusticeForBrad Chat with us! We love feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter: @AffableChat Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcast app.

Episode 16! This episode is about Sam Raimi's 1981 Fantasy/Horror Film "The Evil Dead" starring Bruce Campbell as Ash. Benjamin gets spooked and Joey has a good laugh. Enjoy the conversation! Chat with us! We love feedback! Email: [email protected] Twitter: @AffableChat Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcast app.

Episode 15! Benjamin and Joey discuss one of the greatest science fiction movies of all time: The Matrix, starring Keanu Reeves. Tweet your questions and spread the word using the hashtag #AffableChat on Twitter and everywhere else, don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcast app. Email us your comments: [email protected] Tweet at us: @AffableChat

Episode 14! Evan joins the podcast for the second time and we discuss new forms of media, Google's power through influence, Kanye West's free thinking ideas, Infinity War (Spoiler Free!), E Sports, and much more. This is our first episode with our new theme song written by Nick Heredia, check him out on Spotify. Tweet your questions and spread the word using the hashtag #AffableChat on Twitter and everywhere else, don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcast app. Email us your comments: [email protected] Tweet at us: @AffableChat

Episode 13! Benjamin and Joey are back talking about movies. This week the movie is 'Isle of Dogs' directed by Wes Anderson. This movie is still in theatres so we understand that many people have not seen it yet but worry not because the first portion of this episode is spoiler free! If you haven't seen the movie feel free to enjoy this podcast up until the spoiler warning and then GO SEE THIS MOVIE before returning to finish the podcast. Tweet your questions and spread the word using the hashtag #AffableChat on Twitter and everywhere else, don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcast app. Email us your comments: [email protected] Tweet at us: @AffableChat

Episode 12! This week Benjamin and Joey discuss 8 Mile, the 2002 American hip hop drama film starring Eminem. Tweet your questions and spread the word using the hashtag #AffableChat on Twitter and everywhere else, don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcast app.

Episode 11! In this episode Benjamin shares a handful of songs that you may not have heard before. Topics include the Oklahoma Teacher's protest, Trump Administration departures, Custom Minivans, and the Yodeling Kid from Walmart collaborating with Drake. Demi Adejuyigbe Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaDQ-IrcLEcK6SnlsHdWw6Q Danny Lopriore Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLeEI_Bqz_3Hay1PGcKMOFg Tesher Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/tesher1 Tweet your questions and spread the word using the hashtag #AffableChat on Twitter and everywhere else, don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcast app. Email us your comments: [email protected] Tweet at us: @AffableChat

Episode 10! This week Benjamin and Joey discuss the 1994 Coen Brothers film "The Hudsucker Proxy" starring Tim Robbins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Paul Newman. Tweet your questions and spread the word using the hashtag #AffableChat on Twitter and everywhere else, don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcast app. Email us your comments: [email protected] Tweet at us: @AffableChat

Episode 9! Benjamin and Joey are back on another movie podcast! This week the movie is Snatch, A Guy Ritchie Film featuring Brad Pitt. Joey and Benjamin have differing opinions on the film and they hash it out to decide if this is a good movie or not. Spoilers ahead! Tweet your questions and spread the word using the hashtag #AffableChat on Twitter and everywhere else, don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcast app. Email us your comments: [email protected] Tweet at us: @AffableChat

Episode 8! It's another movie podcast! This week Benjamin and Joey discuss Donnie Darko (Director's Cut) starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Spoilers ahead! Tweet your questions and spread the word using the hashtag #AffableChat on Twitter and everywhere else, don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcast app. Email us your comments: [email protected] Tweet at us: @AffableChat

Episode 7! Joey joins Benjamin on the podcast and they discuss a multitude of topics including working minimum wage jobs, movie theaters, youtube, emergent truth, authenticity, sports, and of course Tide Pods. Tweet your questions and spread the word using the hashtag #AffableChat on Twitter and everywhere else, don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcast app. Email us your comments: [email protected] Tweet at us: @AffableChat

Episode 5! This week Joey and Benjamin are discussing the movie Interstellar, starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, and obviously Michael Caine. Tweet your questions and spread the word using the hashtag #AffableChat on Twitter and everywhere else, don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcast app. Email us your comments: [email protected] Tweet at us: @AffableChat

Episode 4! A couple weeks ago Benjamin sat down with his good friend Evan White and had a discussion that ended up covering a huge range of topics. In this episode: coffee, exercise, peer pressure, Jake & Logan Paul, vaping, texting, Christmas Cards, racism, the national anthem, and of course the 45th President of the United States. Tweet your questions and spread the word using the hashtag #AffableChat on Twitter and everywhere else, don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcast app.

Episode 3! Joey and Benjamin are back discussing movies. This week they discuss Zack Snyder's "Sucker Punch." Spoilers ahead, obviously. Tweet your questions and spread the word using the hashtag #AffableChat on Twitter and everywhere else, don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcast app. Email us your comments: [email protected] Tweet at us: @AffableChat

Episode 2!! Joey and Benjamin are back talking about movies. This week they discuss Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. Tweet your questions and spread the word using the hashtag #AffableChat on Twitter and everywhere else, don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcast app. Email us your comments: [email protected] Tweet at us: @AffableChat

Episode 1! This week Joey and Benjamin talk about all things Reservoir Dogs! Spoilers ahead! Tweet your questions and spread the word using the hashtag #AffableChat on Twitter and everywhere else, don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, or your favorite podcast app. Email us your comments: [email protected] Tweet at us: @AffableChat