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Ep 159Fatman (Featuring Jason Harris)

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On the 159th episode of Piecing It Together, Jason Harris returns to the show to talk about probably the darkest take on Santa Claus ever, Fatman. Starring Mel Gibson as angry old Saint Nick and Walton Goggins as the man hired by a bad kid to kill him... It's a wild ride. Puzzle pieces include No Country For Old Men, Death To Smoochy, Problem Child and North.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Fatman and the movies we discuss!http://nelmsbros.com/fatmanDirector – Ian & Eshom NelmsWriter – Ian & Eshome NelmsStarring Mel Gibson, Walton Goggins, Marianne Jean BaptisteFolly Films / Saban FilmsJason Harris is a writer and stand-up comedian (not just here in Las Vegas).Check out Jason Harris on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jasonharriscomedy/And check out his podcast Awesome Movie Year (produced by me) at https://www.awesomemovieyear.comAwesome Movie Year is in its 6th season. They’ve also launched some bonus episodes on our Patreon over at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosen including the most recent bonus episode on Saturday Night Fever! Subscribe today!My 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pRAPMxqIQThe song at the end of the episode is “Spin The Dreidel (The Hanukkah Song)" by my Jewish comedy-rap group FA-COCK-TA whose full album Loxstarz is available wherever music is sold!Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Jock & Nerd Podcast at http://jockandnerd.com/And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Dec 25, 202032 min

Ep 158Black Bear (Featuring Shannon McGrew)

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On the 158th episode of Piecing It Together, Shannon McGrew from Nightmarish Conjurings joins me to talk about the bizarre and wonderful Black Bear. It's a head trip of a movie starring Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott. Puzzle pieces include mother!, The House That Jack Built, Boogie Nights and Adaptation.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Black Bear and the movies we discuss!https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9601220/Director – Lawrence Michael LevineWriter – Lawrence Michael LevineStarring Aubrey Plaza, Sarah Gadon and Christopher AbbottTandem PicturesShannon McGrew is a film critic and the founder of Nightmarish Conjurings.Check out Nightmarish Conjurings at https://www.nightmarishconjurings.com/And follow Shannon on Twitter @shannon_mcgrewMy 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pRAPMxqIQThe song at the end of the episode is “Hummingbird" from my latest album David Rosen, available now everywhere!Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Queeks Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/queeks-the-queer-geek-podcast/id1469201839And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Dec 18, 202038 min

Ep 157Jiu Jitsu (Featuring Sean Malloy)

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On the 157th episode of Piecing It Together, action movie aficionado Sean Malloy joins me to talk about an insane new action movie called Jiu Jitsu, starring Frank Grillo, Tony Jaa, and of course... Nicolas Cage. If only it was more insane... Puzzle pieces include Mortal Kombat, Predator, Jeepers Creepers and Hardcore Henry.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Jiu Jitsu and the movies we discuss!https://www.paramountmovies.com/movies/jiu-jitsuWriter / Director - Dimitri LogothetisStarring Nicolas Cage, Alain Moussi, Rick Yune, Frank Grillo, Tony JaaParamountSean Malloy is the host of I Must Break This Podcast, a podcast dedicated to the work of actor Dolph Lundgren.Lundgren is most known for his roles in 80s hits like Rocky IV and Masters of the Universe, but he’s had nearly 100 roles over the years, and Sean and his guests talk about every single one of them, in chronological order.Check out I Must Break This Podcast at https://imustbreakthispodcast.wordpress.com/My 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pRAPMxqIQThe song at the end of the episode is “The Master” from my free album Another Sky available exclusively on my Bandcamp profile at https://davidrosen.bandcamp.com!Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Screen Fix Podcast at https://www.screenfixpod.com/And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Dec 14, 202054 min

Ep 156Mank (Featuring M.N. Miller)

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On the 156th episode of Piecing It Together, M.N. Miller from Ready Steady Cut joins me to talk about David Fincher's Mank, out now on Netflix. The story of Herman J. Mankiewicz, writer of the classic 1941 Orson Welles film Citizen Kane and his struggle for credit in Hollywood. Puzzle pieces include Hail Caeser!, Can You Ever Forgive Me, Trumbo and of course, Citizen Kane.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Mank and the movies we discuss!https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10618286/Director – David FincherWriter – Jack FincherStarring Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried, Arliss Howard, Charles Dance, Tom Burke, Lily CollinsNetflixM.N. Miller is a film critic and writes for Ready Steady Cut.Check out Ready Steady Cut at https://readysteadycut.com/Follow M.N. Miller on Twitter @MNMillerFilmRevMy 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pRAPMxqIQThe song at the end of the episode is “Memories Of A Time" from my album Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), which is available everywhere now!Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the I Saw It On Linden Street Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-saw-it-on-linden-street/id1458893675And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!

Dec 11, 202035 min

Ep 155Shithouse (Featuring Jason Harris)

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On the 155th episode of Piecing It Together, Jason Harris returns to the show to talk about the college comedy Shithouse from writer/director/star Cooper Raiff. It's a sweet look at the difficulty a lot of people go through when faced with a major life change like college. Puzzle pieces include the Before Trilogy, Lost In Translation, Can't Hardly Wait and Garden State.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Shithouseand the movies we discuss!https://www.shithouse.movie/Director – Cooper RaiffWriter – Cooper RaiffStarring Cooper Raiff, Dylan Gelula, Logan Miller, Amy LandeckerIFC FilmsJason Harris is a writer and stand-up comedian (not just here in Las Vegas).Check out Jason Harris on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jasonharriscomedy/And check out his new web series Copper Creek at https://www.facebook.com/coppercreekshow/Awesome Movie Year is in its 6th season. They’ve also launched some bonus episodes on our Patreon over at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosen including the most recent bonus episode on Saturday Night Fever! Subscribe today!My 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pRAPMxqIQThe song at the end of the episode is “September" from my latest album David Rosen, available now!Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Infectious Groove Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/infectious-groove-podcast/id1497445845And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Dec 7, 202035 min

Ep 154Sound Of Metal (Featuring Hannah Hoolihan)

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On the 154th episode of Piecing It Together, film-critic Hannah Hoolihan joins me to talk about one of my favorite movies of the year, Sound Of Metal. It's a heartbreaking but beautiful story about a drummer who learns that his hearing and his life will never be the same. Puzzle pieces include Whiplash, A Star Is Born, The Wrestler and Million Dollar Baby.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Sound Of Metal and the movies we discuss!https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Metal-Riz-Ahmed/dp/B08KZCFW1CDirector – Darius MarderWriter – Darius MarderStarring Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul RaciAmazon StudiosHannah Hoolihan is a film critic whose work can be read on many sites including IGN, Collider and Geek Bomb.Check out her website at https://hannahhoolihan.com/And follow Hannah on Twitter @Hannah_HoolihanMy 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pRAPMxqIQThe song at the end of the episode is “Burnout” from my 3rd album Head Like Fire, available everywhere now!Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Film For Thought Podcast at https://filmforthoughtpodcast.podbean.com/And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Dec 4, 202036 min

Ep 153Run (Featuring Noah Gittell)

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On the 153rd episode of Piecing It Together, film-critic Noah Gittell joins me to talk about Aneesh Chaganty's sophomore effort, Run. After 2018's excellent Searching, I was eagerly awaiting what he would do next... Unfortunately Run, a movie that looked like it was inspired by Lifetime movies... Is basically just another Lifetime movie. Puzzle pieces include The Shining, Gaslight, a whole lot of Hitchcock and a whole lot of Lifetime.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Run and the movies we discuss!https://www.hulu.com/movie/run-72eec9c8-0164-4e0c-868a-b433960d7f93Director – Aneesh ChagantyWriter – Aneesh ChagantyStarring Sarah Paulson, Kiera AllenLionsgate / HuluNoah Gittell is a film critic whose work can be read and seen in a variety of sources including The Washington City Paper, The Guardian, BBC and more.Follow Noah on Twitter @noahgittellMy 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pRAPMxqIQThe song at the end of the episode is “The Very Last Thing” from my new album David Rosen, available everywhere now!Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Screen Fix Podcast at https://www.screenfixpod.comAnd don't forget to check me out on A Lifetime of Hallmark Podcast... Their latest episode features me talking about the excellent (not really) Psycho Sister In Law. Check it out at https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-epddx-f22550?fbclid=IwAR3Ko5TsvOrvojnpvMnuERi4cKoYPF0sfnyHhBTWwGusH3zJ58cN0_NsdFkAnd most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Dec 1, 202043 min

December 2020 Trailers (Special Episode)

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On this special episode, Jason Harris joins me again to talk about some upcoming movies. We use the usual puzzle pieces format on some trailers for movies that are coming out in December 2020. This month’s episode includes Mank, Let Them All Talk, Wolkwalkers, I'm Your Woman, Greenland, Midnight Sky, Soul, Promising Young Woman, Wonder Woman 1984 and Pieces Of A Woman.As always, SPOILER ALERT for any movies we discuss!Jason Harris is a writer and stand-up comedian (not just here in Las Vegas).Check out Jason Harris on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jasonharriscomedy/And check out his new web series Copper Creek at https://www.facebook.com/coppercreekshow/Awesome Movie Year is in its 6th season. They’ve also launched some bonus episodes on our Patreon over at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosen including the most recent bonus episode on Saturday Night Fever! Subscribe today!My 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pRAPMxqIQThe song at the end of the episode is “Feels Like New” from my new album David Rosen available NOW at https://www.bydavidrosen.comMake sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Nerd Byword Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerd-byword/id1516162670And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Nov 27, 202046 min

Bizzarro e Fantastico (Featuring Kris Krainock)

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On this special episode of Piecing It Together, many time returning co-host Kris Krainock comes back to talk about his own new film, Bizzarro e Fantastico. It's a thoughtful and funny meditation on death that he shot on a recent trip to Europe. We get into some puzzle pieces and the process of making this 30 minute short.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Bizzarro e Fantastico and the movies we discuss!https://www.kriskrainock.com/Director – Kris KrainockWriter – Kris KrainockStarring Cosimo Tomaiuolo, Roberto Guadagnoli, Julie Zeno, Roman LafondKrainockian PicturesKris Krainock is a filmmaker and film fan.You should check out Kris’ new website for info about him and his film projects https://www.kriskrainock.com To get the chance to watch Bizzarro e Fantastico, contact Kris through his website, or just contact me and I'll forward your message to him for a password.My 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pRAPMxqIQThe song at the end of the episode is “To Cherish The Time" from my album Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) which is available on all the major digital music services.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Screen Fix Podcast at https://screenfixpod.com/And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!

Nov 20, 20201h 11m

Breaking It Apart 10 – Friday The 13th Series (Featuring Tyler)

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On the 10th episode of the special episode series called Breaking It Apart, I’m joined by Tyler from the podcasts Not Just New Movies and The 5Cast to talk about what I've always considered to be the best of the classic slasher movie franchises, Friday The 13th. We talk about a bunch of the entries in the long running series, the great fan films that are inspired by the originals, and some other classics that have been inspired by these films and its iconic killer, Jason Vorhees.As always, SPOILER ALERT for the Friday The 13th Series and the movies we discuss!https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friday_the_13th_(franchise)Tyler is the co-host of Not Just New Movies Podcast and The 5Cast PodcastCheck out Not Just New Movies at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-just-new-movies/id1350036900Follow Not Just New Movies on Twitter @NJNMpodcastFollow Tyler on Twitter @SpaceWhale202XMy 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pRAPMxqIQThe song at the end of the episode is “Travis Mclennon (Theme from "Rust")” which is available as a single on all major digital music services! Don’t forget to also check out my Halloween Music Playlist on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/19CvVLQrzwg9RKwWj6uVbXMake sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Meat For Teacast Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meat-for-teacast/id1472055253And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!

Nov 13, 20201h 7m

Ep 152On The Rocks (Featuring Jason Harris)

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On the 152nd episode of Piecing It Together, Jason Harris joins me to talk about the first Sofia Coppola movie we've covered on the podcast: the light, breezy On The Rocks. A reunion with Bill Murray (star of Coppola's celebrated Lost In Translation), it's a fun time, even if we both maybe wanted a little something more. Puzzle pieces include The Daytrippers, Annie Hall, Easy A and My Father The Hero.As always, SPOILER ALERT for On The Rocks and the movies we discuss!https://a24films.com/films/on-the-rocksDirector – Sofia CoppolaWriter – Sofia CoppolaStarring Rashida Jones, Bill Murray, Marlon WayansA24 / AppleJason Harris is a writer and stand-up comedian (not just here in Las Vegas).Check out Jason Harris on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jasonharriscomedy/And check out his new web series Copper Creek at https://www.facebook.com/coppercreekshow/ Check out Awesome Movie Year at https://www.awesomemovieyear.comMy 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pRAPMxqIQThe song at the end of the episode is “Feels Like New” from my new album David Rosen, available everywhere now!Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Queeks Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/queeks-the-queer-geek-podcast/id1469201839And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Nov 9, 202032 min

Ep 151The Forty-Year-Old Version (Featuring Rosa)

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On the 151st episode of Piecing It Together, Rosa from Latinx Lens joins me to talk about Radha Blank's fantastic feature debut The Forty-Year-Old Version. A story about reinvention, aging, success and hip-hop, it's one of the freshest debuts of the year. Puzzle pieces include Do The Right Thing, Inside Llewyn Davis, Losing Ground and Dave.As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Forty-Year-Old Version and the movies we discuss!https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10642834/Director – Radha BlankWriter – Radha BlankStarring Radha Blank, Oswin Benjamin, Peter KimNetflixRosa is a film-critic who publishes her reviews at https://rosasreviews.net/She also co-hosts Latinx Lens which you can find at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-lens/id1518650275Follow Rosa at @Rosasreviews and Latinx Lens at @LatinxLensMy 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pRAPMxqIQThe song at the end of the episode is “Deep Breaths” from my new album David Rosen, available everywhere now! (There's also a second song after from one of my comedy-rap projects D-Mize & Dee. Rockz... You can find that one on your own haha)Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Not My Type Podcast at http://notmytypepod.com/And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Nov 6, 202043 min

November 2020 Trailers (Special Episode)

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On this special episode, Jason Harris joins again me to talk about some upcoming movies. We use the usual puzzle pieces format on some trailers for movies that are coming out in November 2020. This month’s episode includes Proxima, I Am Greta, Fatman, Run, Jiu Jitsu and Hillbilly Elegy.As always, SPOILER ALERT for any movies we discuss!Jason Harris is a writer and stand-up comedian (not just here in Las Vegas).Check out Jason Harris on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jasonharriscomedy/And check out his new web series Copper Creek at https://www.facebook.com/coppercreekshow/Awesome Movie Year is in its 6th season. Check it out at https://www.awesomemovieyear.com. They’ve also launched some bonus episodes on our Patreon over at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosen including a new bonus episode on Saturday Night Fever! Subscribe today!Don't forget to check out our friend Kris Krainock's new film Bizarro y Fantastico! Find it on his website https://www.kriskrainock.comMy 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pRAPMxqIQThe song at the end of the episode is “Together Again” from my new album David Rosen available NOW at https://www.bydavidrosen.comMake sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Next Best Picture Podcast at https://www.nextbestpicture.com/And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Nov 4, 202034 min

Ep 9Breaking It Apart 9 – The Thing (Featuring Troy Howarth and Tony Strauss)

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On the 9th episode of the special episode series called Breaking It Apart, I'm joined by Weng's Chop's Tony Strauss and Troy Howarth, the author of Assault On The System: The Nonconformist Cinema of John Carpenter to talk about the 1982 classic The Thing. This influential horror classic wasn't a hit when it was released, but has gone on to be considered one of the ultimate films when it comes to paranoia, suspense and horrific practical effects.As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Thing and the movies we discuss!https://theofficialjohncarpenter.com/Troy Howarth's book Assualt on the System: The Nonconformist Cinema of John Carpenter is available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/s?k=assault+on+the+system+the+nonconformist+cinema+of+john+carpenter&i=stripbooks&fbclid=IwAR2yNpr5yCOFDk-3n_K0fP6ncpwN1ULj-wB3LN9qFvxLOsCuWNUeXB4FEHY&ref=nb_sb_nossCheck out the WK Books Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/wkcinemabooksCheck out Weng's Chop and Tony Strauss at http://www.wengschop.com/ Follow Weng's Chop on Twitter @WengsChopMy 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pRAPMxqIQThe song at the end of the episode is “Lights In The Sky" from my first album Echoes In The Dark which is available on all major digital music services! Don't forget to also check out my Halloween Music Playlist on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/19CvVLQrzwg9RKwWj6uVbXMake sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the You Might Also Like Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-might-also-like/id1526021126And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Oct 30, 202059 min

Ep 150Kajillionaire (Featuring The Vern)

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On the 150th episode of Piecing It Together, The Vern from the Cinema Recall Podcast joins me to talk about Miranda July's quirky con artist dramedy Kajillionaire. Puzzle pieces include Little Miss Sunshine, Parasite, Dogtooth and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Kajillionaire and the movies we discuss!https://www.focusfeatures.com/kajillionaireDirector – Miranda JulyWriter – Miranda JulyStarring Evan Rachel Wood, Debra Winger, Gina Rodriguez, Richard JenkinsFocus FeaturesThe Vern hosts the Cinema Recall PodcastCheck out Cinema Recall at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinema-recall/id1477731497Follow Cinema Recall @cinema_recall and The Vern @videovanguardMy 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pRAPMxqIQThe song at the end of the episode is “Hummingbird" from my new album David Rosen, available everywhere now!Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the 5cast Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5cast-the-essential-top-5-lists-podcast/id956688877And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Oct 26, 202050 min

Ep 149The Wolf Of Snow Hollow (Featuring Caitlin Kennedy)

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On the 149th episode of Piecing It Together, Caitlin Kennedy returns to the show for a look at Jim Cummings' The Wolf Of Snow Hollow... A movie that's as much about toxic masculinity, anxiety and growing as a person as it is about a giant killer werewolf. Puzzle pieces include Fargo, Zodiac, The Art Of Self Defense and Wind River.As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Wolf Of Snow Hollow and the movies we discuss!https://thewolfofsnowhollow.com/Director – Jim CummingsWriter – Jim CummingsStarring Jim Cummings, Robert Forster, Riki Lindhome, Chloe East, Jimmy TatroOrionCaitlin Kennedy is a film critic whose work can be read on multiple websites online. Find a list of her work at https://muckrack.com/caitdoescontentAnd follow her at @CaitDoesMy 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pRAPMxqIQThe song at the end of the episode is “Scarecrow" from my free album ... Like Ashes which is available at https://davidrosen.bandcamp.com.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Next Best Picture Podcast at https://www.nextbestpicture.com/And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Oct 23, 202040 min

Ep 148Nocturne (Featuring Chad Clinton Freeman)

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On the 148th episode of Piecing It Together, Chad Clinton Freeman and I are welcomed to the Blumhouse, with our look at one of their four new movies available this month on Amazon Prime, Nocturne. The story of twin sisters competing at a prestigious music school where things turn sinister and supernatural. Puzzle pieces include Black Swan, Shine, Whiplash and Scream.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Nocturne and the movies we discuss!https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11044858/Director – Zu QuirkeWriter – Zu QuirkeStarring Sydney Sweeney, Madison Iseman, Jacques Colimon, Ivan Shaw, Julie BenzBlumhouse / AmazonChad Clinton Freeman is the founder of the Pollygrind Film Festival and is currently helping plan the Ironton Wizardfest. He’s also the only person I know who sees more movies than me.Follow Chad on Twitter at @pollystaffleMy 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pRAPMxqIQThe song at the end of the episode is “Stalker" which was released a single a couple years ago. It's available on all digital music services and on my Halloween Spotify playlist at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/19CvVLQrzwg9RKwWj6uVbX.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Jock & Nerd Podcast at http://jockandnerd.com/And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Oct 19, 202053 min

Ep 147Hubie Halloween (Featuring Joe Black)

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On the 147th episode of Piecing It Together, Joe Black returns to the podcast for a celebration of all things Halloween with Adam Sandler's latest Netflix movie, Hubie Halloween. Yes it's ridiculous, yes it's silly... But it's kind of a lot of fun. Puzzle pieces include Scooby Doo, Trick 'R Treat, American Graffiti, and Hot Shots Part Deux.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Hubie Halloween and the movies we discuss!https://www.netflix.com/title/80245104Director – Steven BrillWriter – Adam Sandler and Tim HerlihyStarring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Ray Liotta, Julie Bowen, Steve Buscemi, Maya RudolphNetflixJoe Black is a filmmaker. Check out his work at https://www.bluemeanspregnantfilms.com/My 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pRAPMxqIQThe song at the end of the episode is “Hell Night" which is a silly, fun Halloween track that was released on Spotify as part of a spooky music compilation.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Killer Fun Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/killer-fun-crime-and-entertainment/id1352106952And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Oct 16, 202052 min

Boys State (Special Episode)

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On this special episode, I'm sharing a conversation I had on my other podcast Bird Road about the fantastic new documentary Boys State from A24 and Apple TV+. We had on guest Elijah Manley who has first hand experience with the program and we do get into a few puzzle pieces along the way.This podcast was originally posted at https://birdroadpodcast.com/the-boys-are-all-right-ish-feat-elijah-manleyAs always, SPOILER ALERT for Boys State and the movies we discuss!https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11095742/David Quinones is a writer, reporter, podcaster and my best friend. He’s also my boss here at the All Points West Podcast Network. Make sure to check out our other show, Bird Road Podcast wherever you’re listening to Piecing It Together and at http://www.birdroadpodcast.comFollow David Quinones on Twitter @david_quinonesMy 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pRAPMxqIQThe song at the end of the episode is “Free Fall" from my album Head Like Fire.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Awesome Movie Year Podcast at https://www.awesomemovieyear.comAnd most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Oct 12, 20201h 14m

Ep 146Possessor (Featuring Josh Bell)

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On the 146th episode of Piecing It Together, Josh Bell joins me for Possessor from Brandon Cronenberg. Of course his famous father David comes up, as well as a bunch of other sci-fi oddities. Puzzle pieces include eXistenZ, Inception, Ghost In The Shell and Ex Machina.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Possessor and the movies we discuss!https://neonrated.com/films/possessorDirector – Brandon CronenbergWriter – Brandon CronenbergStarring Andrea Riseborough, Christopher Abbott, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Sean BeanNeonJosh Bell is a film critic whose work has been seen in the Las Vegas Weekly, Film Racket and more. Check out his website at http://joshbellhateseverything.com/Like Him on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/joshbellhateseverything/And Follow him on Twitter @SignalBleedMy 6th album, David Rosen is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pRAPMxqIQThe song at the end of the episode is “Broken Circuits” from my first album Echoes In The Dark available everywhere!Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Deadtime Stories Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deadtime-stories/id1467413919And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!

Oct 5, 202044 min

David Rosen Album Commentary (Special Episode)

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On this special episode of Piecing It Together, I am giving you, my listeners, the opportunity to listen to my new 6th album David Rosen just before its October 4th release date. I also talk during the songs, telling stories about their creation and my thoughts on the album overall. Maybe even a few inspirations along the way.David Rosen available for pre-order now. Check out more details on my website at https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pRAPMxqIQMake sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Oct 2, 20201h 7m

October 2020 Trailers (Special Episode)

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On this special episode, Jason Harris joins again me to talk about some upcoming movies. We use the usual puzzle pieces format on some trailers for movies that are coming out in October 2020. This month’s episode includes Dick Johnson Is Dead, Hubie Halloween, The War With Grandpa, Love & Monsters, Bad Hair and On The Rocks.As always, SPOILER ALERT for any movies we discuss!Jason Harris is a writer and stand-up comedian (not just here in Las Vegas).Check out Jason Harris on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jasonharriscomedy/And check out his new web series Copper Creek at https://www.facebook.com/coppercreekshow/Awesome Movie Year is in its 5th season. They’ve also launched some bonus episodes on our Patreon over at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosen including episodes on Space Jam and Waiting For Guffman! Subscribe today!My 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pRAPMxqIQThe song at the end of the episode is “Multiply" from my new album David Rosen available for pre-order NOW at https://www.bydavidrosen.comMake sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Awesome Movie Year Podcast at https://www.awesomemovieyear.comAnd most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Sep 28, 202045 min

Ep 145Enola Holmes (Featuring Chad Clinton Freeman)

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On the 145th episode of Piecing It Together, Chad Clinton Freeman returns to the podcast to talk about the adventures of the world famous detective Sherlock Holmes' kid sister, Enola Holmes. The new release hit Netflix this week and is filled with plenty of fun and a great performance by star/producer Millie Bobby Brown. Puzzle pieces include Fleabag, Wonder Woman, Kill Bill and Mulan.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Enola Holmes and the movies we discuss!https://www.netflix.com/title/81277950Director – Harry BradbeerWriter – Nancy Wringer and Jack ThorneStarring Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, Sam Clafin, Helena Bonham Carter, Louis PartridgeNetflixChad Clinton Freeman is the founder of the Pollygrind Film Festival and is currently helping plan the Ironton Wizardfest. He’s also the only person I know who sees more movies than me.Follow Chad on Twitter at @pollystaffleMy 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pRAPMxqIQThe song at the end of the episode is “Wonder” from my upcoming album David Rosen which is available to pre-order at https://davidrosen.bandcamp.com.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Podwood Forecast Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podwood-forecast/id1475524074And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!

Sep 25, 20201h 17m

Ep 144Cuties (Featuring Josh Bell)

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On the 144th episode of Piecing It Together, Josh Bell joins me for a movie I originally hadn't planned on covering... But the ridiculous controversy surrounding Cuties made it a must to check out... And it was actually really good! Puzzle pieces include Mean Girls, The Florida Project, Little Miss Sunshine and Les Misérables.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Cuties and the movies we discuss!https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9196192/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Josh Bell is a film critic whose work has been seen in the Las Vegas Weekly, Film Racket and more. Check out his website at http://joshbellhateseverything.com/Like Him on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/joshbellhateseverything/And Follow him on Twitter @SignalBleedMy 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply” is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pRAPMxqIQThe song at the end of the episode is “Pocketwatch" from my upcoming album David Rosen which is available to pre-order at https://davidrosen.bandcamp.com.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Awesome Movie Year Podcast at https://www.awesomemovieyear.comAnd most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Sep 21, 202051 min

Ep 7Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind (Featuring Catherine Gonzales)

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On the 7th installment of our Missing Pieces series, Catherine Gonzales joins me to discuss one of the best movies... ever. The Charlie Kaufman written, Michel Gondry directed Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. This is our 3rd Charlie Kaufman project in a month, which makes me very happy. Puzzle pieces include Annie Hall, Memento, Punch-Drunk Love and 500 Days Of Summer.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind and the movies we discuss!https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0338013/Director – Michel GondryWriter – Charlie KaufmanStarring Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Mark Ruffalo, Elijah Wood, Tom Wilkinson, Kirsten DunstFocus FeaturesCatherine Gonzales is a film and TV critic and runs Shuffle Online.Check out Shuffle Online at https://shuffleonline.net/Follow Shuffle Online on Twitter @ShuffleOnlineAnd Follow Catherine on Twitter @ThingsCatLovesCatherine also co-hosts Latinx Lens which you can find at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-lens/id1518650275My 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Multiply" is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pRAPMxqIQThe song at the end of the episode is “Moving Backwards" from my free bonus album Further Into The Dark which is available at https://davidrosen.bandcamp.comMake sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the the I Saw It On Linden Street Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-saw-it-on-linden-street/id1458893675And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Sep 18, 20201h 17m

Ep 143I’m Thinking Of Ending Things (Featuring Kris Krainock)

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On the 143rd episode of Piecing It Together, Kris Krainock joins me to follow-up our discussion about Charlie Kaufman's novel Antkind with some more Charlie Kaufman... His new Netflix Original I'm Thinking Of Ending Things. Yes, things get weird... But I think we do a pretty good job of navigating the weirdness. Puzzle pieces include No Country For Old Men, The Cable Guy, Eraserhead and The Shining.As always, SPOILER ALERT for I'm Thinking Of Ending Things and the movies we discuss!https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7939766/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Director – Charlie KaufmanWriter – Charlie KaufmanStarring Jesse Plemons, Jessie Buckley, Toni Collette, David ThewlisNetflixKris Krainock is a filmmaker and film fan.You should check out Kris’ new website for info about him and his film projects https://www.kriskrainock.comMy 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Ferris Wheel” on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkRQZLam5z4The song at the end of the episode is “Anomalisa," which was a fun, rap song I made for the Anomalisa fundraiser a few years back.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Next Best Picture Podcast at https://www.nextbestpicture.com/podcast.htmlAnd most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Sep 11, 20201h 9m

Ep 142She Dies Tomorrow (Featuring Michael Frank)

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On the 142nd episode of Piecing It Together, Michael Frank joins me to discuss the impending doom and existential dread of Amy Seimetz's She Dies Tomorrow. Puzzle pieces include oh what does it matter... We're all going to die anyway...As always, SPOILER ALERT for She Dies Tomorrow and the movies we discuss!https://neonrated.com/films/she-dies-tomorrowDirector – Amy SeimetzWriter – Amy SeimetzStarring Kate Lyn Sheil, Jane Adams, Kentucker Audley, Katie Aselton, Chris Messina, Adam Wingard, Josh Lucas, Michelle RodriguezNeonMichael Frank is a freelance film-critic who writes for a variety of outlets including Roger Ebert, Awards Watch and more.Follow Michael and his work on Twitter @peachfuzzcriticMy 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Ferris Wheel” on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkRQZLam5z4The song at the end of the episode is “Stalker" which was released last year as a single on all digital music services.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show! And check out https://www.bydavidrosen.com for more about my music!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Deadtime Stories Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deadtime-stories/id1467413919And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Sep 7, 202057 min

Ep 141Bill & Ted Face The Music (Featuring Joe Black)

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On the 141st episode of Piecing It Together, Joe Black joins me to break down why he not only hated Bill & Ted Face The Music, but considers it an attack on art. I thought it was alright. Puzzle pieces include Jay & Silent Bob Reboot, the Star Wars Sequel Series, Tron Legacy and Independence Day 1 & 2.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Bill & Ted Face The Music and the movies we discuss!http://www.billandted.org/Director – Dean ParisotWriter – Chris Matheson and Ed SolomonStarring Alex Winter, Keanu Reeves, Bridgette Lundy Paine, Samara Weaving, Kristen Schall, William Sadler, Anthony CarriganOrionJoe Black is a filmmaker. Check out his work at https://www.bluemeanspregnantfilms.com/My 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Ferris Wheel” on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkRQZLam5z4The song at the end of the episode is “Cut Open" from my album An Unseen Sky which is available on all digital music services..Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show! And check out https://www.bydavidrosen.com for more about my music!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Jock & Nerd Podcast at http://jockandnerd.com/And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Sep 4, 20201h 20m

September 2020 Trailers (Special Episode)

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September 2020 Trailers (Special Episode)On this special episode, Jason Harris joins again me to talk about some upcoming movies. We use the usual puzzle pieces format on some trailers for movies that are coming out in September 2020. This month’s episode includes Critical Thinking, The Owners, I'm Thinking Of Ending Things, The Devil All The Time, Kajillionaire and Enola Holmes (as well as a little bit on a little movie you might have heard of called The Batman).As always, SPOILER ALERT for any movies we discuss!Jason Harris is a writer and stand-up comedian (not just here in Las Vegas).Check out Jason Harris on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jasonharriscomedy/And check out his new web series Copper Creek at https://www.facebook.com/coppercreekshow/Awesome Movie Year is in its 5th season. They’ve also launched some bonus episodes on our Patreon over at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosen including episodes on Space Jam and Waiting For Guffman! Subscribe today!My 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Ferris Wheel” on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkRQZLam5z4The song at the end of the episode is “Beacon” which will be available on my next album coming later this year.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Next Best Picture Podcast at https://www.nextbestpicture.com/podcast.htmlAnd most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!

Aug 31, 202041 min

Ep 8Breaking It Apart 8 – Bill & Ted’s Double Feature (Featuring Joe Black)

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On the 8th episode of the special episode series called Breaking It Apart, Joe Black joins me to discuss Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey. Starring Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves as two of the most lovable idiots in cinema history, we take a Missing Pieces style approach and look both at the films that inspired these two movies, and the movie they inspired.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Bill & Ted and the movies we discuss! http://www.billandted.org/Joe Black is a filmmaker. You can find a great interview with him about his work at https://scenester.tv/an-interview-with-filmmaker-joe-black-a-scenester-exclusive-documentary/You can also check out his company at https://www.facebook.com/BlueMeansPregnantFilms/My 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Ferris Wheel” on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkRQZLam5z4The song at the end of the episode is “Rock & Roll Billy," a comedy song I made back in college about my buddy Billy to go along with a cartoon I also made. Watch the cartoon on my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIi03K8AWzI .Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Infectious Groove Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/infectious-groove-podcast/id1497445845And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Aug 28, 20201h 29m

Ep 140Project Power (Featuring Kristen Maldonado)

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On the 140th episode of Piecing It Together, Kristen Maldonado joins me to talk about Netflix's Project Power, a high energy, over-the-top superhero movie. We don't see a lot of original superhero movies nowadays, so despite a somewhat ridiculous attitude, it's still refreshing to see. Puzzle pieces include Limitless, The Professional, Requiem For A Dream and the Transformers Series.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Project Power and the movies we discuss! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7550000/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Director – Henry Joost & Ariel SchulmanWriter – Mattson TomlinStarring Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Dominique Fishback, Rodrigo SantoroNetflixKristen Maldonado is a film & TV critic who hosts her own YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/kaymaldo Follow Kristen on Twitter @KayMaldoMy 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Ferris Wheel” on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkRQZLam5z4The song at the end of the episode is "Ascend" from my 4th album A Different Kind Of Dream which is available now on all digital music services.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show! And check out https://www.bydavidrosen.com for more about my music!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the I Saw It On Linden Street Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-saw-it-on-linden-street/id1458893675And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Aug 21, 202044 min

Ep 139An American Pickle (Featuring Jason Harris)

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On the 139th episode of Piecing It Together, Jason Harris from Awesome Movie Year returns to the podcast to cover a movie we mentioned in our August 2020 Trailers Special Episode, the Seth Rogen star vehicle An American Pickle. It's very jewy, but unfortunately not very good. But we had a great time talking about it. Puzzle pieces include Adaptation, To Dust, Borat and Being There.As always, SPOILER ALERT for An American Pickle and the movies we discuss!hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GXyIYDACdyMNlkwEAAAAEDirector – Brandon TrostWriter – Simon RichStarring Seth Rogen, Seth Rogen, Sarah Snook, Molly Evensen, Eliot Glazer, Kalen AllenHBOJason Harris is a writer and stand-up comedian (not just here in Las Vegas).Check out Jason Harris on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jasonharriscomedy/And check out his new web series Copper Creek at https://www.facebook.com/coppercreekshow/Awesome Movie Year is starting its 5th season next week. They’ve also launched some bonus episodes on our Patreon over at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosen including episodes on Space Jam and Waiting For Guffman! Subscribe today!My 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Ferris Wheel” on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkRQZLam5z4The song at the end of the episode is “Breathe (The Tu B'shevat Song)" from my Jewish comedy group FA-COCK-TA's 2nd album U Tuchus 4 Granted which is available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and all digital music services.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show! And check out https://www.bydavidrosen.com for more about my music!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Jock & Nerd Podcast at http://jockandnerd.com/And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Aug 19, 202037 min

Ep 138The Tax Collector (Featuring Rosa)

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The Tax Collector, starring David Soto and a potentially problematic (but not really) Shia LaBeouf. Puzzle pieces include Harsh Times, Blood In Blood Out, Zoot Suit and Rambo Last Blood.As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Tax Collector and the movies we discuss! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8461224/Rosa is a film-critic who publishes her reviews at https://rosasreviews.net/She also co-hosts Latinx Lens which you can find at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latinx-lens/id1518650275 Follow Rosa at @Rosasreviews and Latinx Lens at @LatinxLensFor more on The Tax Collector, check out Rosa's review at https://shuffleonline.net/2020/08/12/the-tax-collector-film-review/My 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Ferris Wheel” on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkRQZLam5z4The song at the end of the episode is “To Cherish The Time" from my most recent album Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show! And check out https://www.bydavidrosen.com for more about my music!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Infectious Groove Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/infectious-groove-podcast/id1497445845And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!

Aug 14, 202052 min

Ep 137Antkind: A Novel (Featuring Kris Krainock)

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On the 137th episode of Piecing It Together, we do something that we've never done before... Cover a book! But it's not that surprising that I'd want to talk about Charlie Kaufman's first novel on the show, considering he's the writer of my favorite movie Adaptation and a number of other films I love. Joining me is returning co-host Kris Krainock who did a great job of filling in the literary gaps with some puzzle pieces I'd have never been able to come up with unless I had another decade or two to read some more books... Did I mention I'm a slow reader?As always, SPOILER ALERT for Antkind and the movies and books we discuss!https://www.amazon.com/Antkind-Novel-Charlie-Kaufman/dp/0399589686Kris Krainock is a filmmaker and film fan. You should check out Kris’ new website for info about him and his film projects https://www.kriskrainock.comMy 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Ferris Wheel” on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkRQZLam5z4The song at the end of the episode is “The Night Calls" from my upcoming 6th album. Speaking of which you should check out my brand new music website at https://www.bydavidrosen.com for all kinds of info and samples of my music and links to more of my work.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Awesome Movie Year Podcast which just started its 5th season on the films of 1977 at https://www.awesomemovieyear.comAnd most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Aug 7, 20202h 0m

August 2020 Trailers (Special Episode)

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On this special episode, the first of a new series, Jason Harris joins me to talk about some upcoming movies. We use the usual puzzle pieces format on some trailers for movies that are coming out in August 2020. This month's episode includes An American Pickle, Spinster, I Used To Go Here, The Tax Collector, Project Power and Tesla.As always, SPOILER ALERT for any movies we discuss!Jason Harris is a writer and stand-up comedian (not just here in Las Vegas).Check out Jason Harris on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jasonharriscomedy/And check out his new web series Copper Creek at https://www.facebook.com/coppercreekshow/Awesome Movie Year is starting its 5th season next week. They’ve also launched some bonus episodes on our Patreon over at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosen including episodes on Space Jam and Waiting For Guffman! Subscribe today!My 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Ferris Wheel” on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkRQZLam5z4The song at the end of the episode is “The Garden" which will be available on my next album coming later this year.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Awesome Movie Year Podcast at https://www.awesomemovieyear.comAnd most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Jul 31, 202036 min

Ep 136Palm Springs (Featuring Jason Harris)

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On the 136th episode of Piecing It Together, Jason Harris from Awesome Movie Year joins me to talk about the Lonely Island Classic, Palm Springs. This fresh take on both the romantic comedy and the time loop movie is out now on Hulu and a great time. Puzzle pieces include Groundhog Day, Looper, Passengers and Celeste & Jesse Forever.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Palm Springs and the movies we discuss!https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9484998/Director - Max BarbakowWriter - Andy SiaraStarring Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, Camila Mendes, Tyler Hoechlin, J.K. SimmonsHuluJason Harris is a writer and stand-up comedian (not just here in Las Vegas).Check out Jason Harris on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jasonharriscomedy/And check out his new web series Copper Creek at https://www.facebook.com/coppercreekshow/Awesome Movie Year is starting its 5th season next week. They've also launched some bonus episodes on our Patreon over at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosen including episodes on Space Jam and Waiting For Guffman! Subscribe today!My 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Ferris Wheel” on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkRQZLam5z4The song at the end of the episode is “1000 Years" from my first album Echoes In The Dark which is available on all major digital music services.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the 5Cast Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5cast-the-essential-top-5-lists-podcast/id956688877?mt=2And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!

Jul 24, 202043 min

Ep 1357500 (Featuring Imran The Nerd)

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On the 135th episode of Piecing It Together, Imran The Nerd joins me to talk about 7500, a quick, tight thriller out now on Amazon Prime. Featuring the return of Joseph Gordon-Levitt after what feels like an eternity, its a solid little suspense film about a pilot who must survive a plane hijacking. Puzzle pieces include United 93, Gravity, The Dark Knight and Castaway.As always, SPOILER ALERT for 7500 and the movies we discuss! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6436726/Writer / Director - Patrick VollrathStarring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Omid Memar, Carlo Kitzlinger, Aylin TezelAmazonImran The Nerd is one of the co-hosts of The Jock & Nerd Podcast.Check their show out at http://jockandnerd.com/ And follow them on Twitter @jockandnerdcastMy 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Ferris Wheel” on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkRQZLam5z4The song at the end of the episode is “Free Fall" from my album Head Like Fire which is available on all major digital music services.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Cinema Recall Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinema-recall/id1477731497And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Jul 17, 202032 min

Ep 134Babyteeth (Featuring Daniel Berrios)

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On the 134th episode of Piecing It Together, Daniel Berrios joins me to talk about one of the freshest, most excited debuts of 2020, Shannon Murphy's Babyteeth. While it fits pretty squarely in the "dying teen" sub-genre of coming-of-age movies, this is a special movie and definitely has something more to say about life. Puzzle pieces include Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, The Fault In Our Stars, The Virgin Suicides and Garden State.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Babyteeth and the movies we discuss! https://www.babyteeth.movie/Director - Shannon MurphyWriter - Rita KalnejaisStarring Eliza Scanlen, Toby Wallace, Essie Davis, Ben MendelsohnIFC FilmsDaniel Berrios is a film critic who writes for Shuffle Online and has a YouTube channelCheck out Daniel's work at https://shuffleonline.net And follow Daniel on Twitter @DanielBerrios93For more thoughts on Babyteeth, check out Daniel's review at https://shuffleonline.net/2020/06/24/babyteeth-film-review/My 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Ferris Wheel” on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkRQZLam5z4The song at the end of the episode is “My Love" from my most recent album Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) available now on iTunes, Spotify and all digital music services.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Queeks Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/queeks-the-queer-geek-podcast/id1469201839And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Jul 10, 202053 min

2020 Top 10 Films… So Far (Special Episode)

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On this special episode of Piecing It Together, film-critic Josh Bell joins me to discuss our favorite movies of 2020… so far. It's been a very strange year for movies what with everything going on in the world, but as our conversation should prove, there's definitely no shortage of great ones.As always, Spoiler Alert for any movies we talk about!Josh Bell is a film critic whose work has been seen in the Las Vegas Weekly, Film Racket and more. Check out his website at http://joshbellhateseverything.com/Like Him on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/joshbellhateseverything/And Follow him on Twitter @SignalBleedAlso, be sure to check out Awesome Movie Year when it launches on July 3rd. You can find the show at https://www.awesomemovieyear.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/awesomemovieyear/My 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Ferris Wheel” on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkRQZLam5z4The song at the end of the episode is “Like Never Before" from my next album, which should be out October 4th.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the All Rice No Beans Podcast at https://www.allricenobeans.comAnd most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Jul 1, 20201h 17m

Ep 133The King Of Staten Island (Featuring JC Screen Fix)

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On the 133rd episode of Piecing It Together, JC from Screen Fix Podcast joins me to talk about the latest Judd Apatow film, The King Of Staten Island, starring (and partially based on the life of) Pete Davidson, out now on VOD. A slight growth in the stoner, slacker man-child Apatow collection, it was a little tough to come up with puzzle pieces, but we had a great conversation anyway. Puzzle pieces include Say Anything, Knocked Up and Garden State.As always, SPOILER ALERT for The King Of Staten Island and the movies we discuss!https://www.thekingofstatenisland.com/Writer / Director - Judd ApatowStarring Pete Davidson, Bill Burr, Marissa Tomei, Bel Powley, Maude ApatowUniversalJC is a co-host of the Screen Fix Podcast which you can find at http://screenfixpod.com/Follow JC on Twitter @JCScreenFixMy 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Ferris Wheel” on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkRQZLam5z4The song at the end of the episode is “Don't Eat Fire" from my old college comedy-rap project D-Mize & Dee. Rockz. It's available on all digital music services.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Release The Clowns Podcast at https://releasetheclowns.podbean.com/And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Jun 26, 202058 min

Jaws – Follow-Up with Mom (Special Episode)

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On the special mini-episode we follow-up Breaking It Apart 7, a discussion of the films inspired by the 1975 classic Jaws, with a short, fun conversation I had with my mom right after rewatching the film. Shark movies are some of her favorite movies. Those and bear movies. And #MBMMFM movies... Don't ask.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Jaws and the movies we discuss!https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073195/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1We are running a contest right now thanks to the good folks over at Mondo. Enter to win a Mondo Jurassic Park Jigsaw Puzzle just by signing up for our mailing list on our homepage at https://www.piecingpod.com and look out for more contests coming soon! A winner will be picked for this awesome Jigsaw Puzzle on Tuesday, June 23rd and notified by e-mail!My 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Ferris Wheel” on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkRQZLam5z4The song at the end of the episode is “The Hungry Pups" which may or may not appear on the may or may not get released comedy album The Pup Pups.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Jun 22, 202019 min

Ep 7Breaking It Apart 7 – Jaws (Featuring Caitlin Kennedy)

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On the 7th episode of the special episode series called Breaking It Apart, Caitlin Kennedy joins me for the 45th anniversary of the original summer blockbuster - Jaws. Steven Spielberg's shark classic redefined the movies and still feels fresh today. Puzzle pieces include Jurassic Park, Independence Day, Alien and of course, Sharknado .As always, SPOILER ALERT for Jaws and the movies we discuss! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073195/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Caitlin Kennedy is a film critic whose work can be read on multiple websites online. Find a list of her work at https://muckrack.com/caitdoescontentAnd follow her at @CaitDoesFor more on sharks in cinema, check out this awesome article that Caitlin wrote over on Film Inquiry at https://www.filminquiry.com/sharks-cinema-jaws-meg/We are running a contest right now thanks to the good folks over at Mondo. Enter to win a Mondo Jurassic Park Jigsaw Puzzle just by signing up for our mailing list on our homepage at https://www.piecingpod.com and look out for more contests coming soon! A winner will be picked for this awesome Jigsaw Puzzle on Tuesday, June 23rd and notified by e-mail!My 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Ferris Wheel” on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkRQZLam5z4The song at the end of the episode is “Cut Open" from my 2nd album An Unseen Sky which is available on Spotify, iTunes and all major digital music services.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Awesome Movie Year Podcast at https://www.awesomemovieyear.comAnd most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!

Jun 19, 202040 min

Nevada Women’s Film Festival – Nikki Corda Interview (Special Episode)

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On this special episode I talk to Nikki Corda, the founder of the Nevada Women's Film Festival. Now in its 6th year, the festival which takes place online starting June 22nd has grown every year and is now making the necessary changes to continue thriving in the post-Coronavirus world. We talk about what inspired her in starting the festival, the challenges of running it, and most importantly, the films (including the excellent The Mustang which we covered back on Episode 79)!Check out more info about the Nevada Women's Film Festival at https://www.nwffest.com/My 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Ferris Wheel” on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkRQZLam5z4The song at the end of the episode is "Shadows On The Ceiling" from my 2nd album An Unseen Sky.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!

Jun 15, 202034 min

Ep 6Southland Tales (Featuring Joe Black)

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On the 6th installment of our Missing Pieces series, Joe Black joins us for the absolute mind-trip that is Richard Kelly's Southland Tales. Is it a biblical story? Does anything make sense? Do pimps commit suicide? All of this and more are discussed on this extensive breakdown of this sort-of cult classic. Puzzle pieces include Star Wars, They Live, Demolition Man and Idiocracy.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Southland Tales and the movies we discuss!https://www.imdb.com/title/tt000000000405336/Writer / Director - Richard KellyStarring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Sean William Scott, Jon LovitzUniversalJoe Black is a filmmaker. You can find a great interview with him about his work at https://scenester.tv/an-interview-with-filmmaker-joe-black-a-scenester-exclusive-documentary/You can also check out his company at https://www.facebook.com/BlueMeansPregnantFilms/Joe is currently running a fundraiser for the Blu-ray collection of his films. Check it out at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/blue-means-pregnant-films-blu-ray-collection#/MISSING PIECES is a side series of Piecing It Together where we look at a movie from the last 3-30 years so that we can cover some films that came out before the creation of our podcast. Unlike a regular episode, my guest gets to pick a movie, and we also look forward to any movies that came after that it may have itself inspired as well. We started this side series during the theater shut down of 2020 and will continue it as long as there is a lack of new theatrical releases to cover.My 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Ferris Wheel” on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkRQZLam5z4The song at the end of the episode is “A Different Kind Of Dream" from my 4th album A Different Kind Of Dream which is available anywhere music is available.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out all of the other podcasts on the All Points West Podcast Network!And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Jun 12, 20201h 14m

Z – Brandon Christensen Interview (Special Episode)

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On this special episode we follow up Episode 129's conversation about Z with an interview with the film’s writer/director Brandon Christensen. A Las Vegas native, I've known Brandon for years and was happy to not only see the success he's had with his first 2 features (this and his previous horror film Still / Born), but to get to talk to him about filmmaking and his influences.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Z and the movies we discuss!https://www.shudder.com/movies/watch/z/79e8d2c8f00c3b73Writer / Director – Brandon ChristensenStarring Keegan Connor Tracy, Jett Klyne, Sean Rogerson, Stephen McHattieShudderMy 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Ferris Wheel” on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkRQZLam5z4The song at the end of the episode is “No Escape" from my new album Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Awesome Movie Year Podcast at https://www.awesomemovieyear.comAnd most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Jun 8, 202049 min

Arkansas (Featuring Caitlin Kennedy)

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On the 132nd episode of Piecing It Together, film critic Caitlin Kennedy joins me to talk about Arkansas, a southern fried crime thriller that's the writing and directing debut of comedic actor Clark Duke. Equal parts Coen Brothers and Tarantino, it's a solid debut that wears its inspirations on its sleeve. Puzzle pieces include Pulp Fiction, Hell Or High Water, The Odyssey and No Country For Old Men.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Arkansas and the movies we discuss! https://www.lionsgate.com/movies/arkansasWriter / Director - Clark DukeStarring Clark Duke, Liam Hemsworth, Vince Vaughn, John Malkovich, Michael Kenneth Williams, Vivica A FoxLionsgateCaitlin Kennedy is a film critic whose work can be read on multiple websites online. Find a list of her work at https://muckrack.com/caitdoescontent And follow her at @CaitDoesMy 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Ferris Wheel” on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkRQZLam5z4I have a new music video called “Multiply” that will premiere Saturday, June 6th at the CyberShorts VR Film Festival. Check it out at https://account.altvr.com/events/1463318763079205584The song at the end of the episode is “The Black River" from my free album Another Sky available exclusively on my Bandcamp at https://davidrosen.bandcamp.comMake sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Awesome Movie Year Podcast at https://www.awesomemovieyear.comAnd most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Jun 5, 202038 min

Ep 131The Vast Of Night (Featuring Bee Garner)

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On the 131st episode of Piecing It Together, Bee Garner joins me for a fantastic sci-fi mystery that kind of came out of nowhere. The Vast Of Night, out now on Amazon Prime, is like a modern Twilight Zone episode with a great script and wonderful performances. Puzzle pieces include War Of The Worlds, the Before Trilogy, Evil Dead and Goodfellas.As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Vast Of Night and the movies we discuss! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6803046/SPECIAL NOTE: If YOU have a story related to aliens or the unknown, get in touch with it! Bee and I would love to retell your story on the show and talk about what "puzzle pieces" YOUR story could have!Writer - James Montague and Craig W. SangerDirector - Andrew PattersonStarring Sierra McCormick, Jake HorowitzAmazonBee Garner is a film critic whose work can be seen on many sites including her new site In Their Own League which you can check out at https://intheirownleague.com/Follow Bee Garner on Twitter @ThefilmBMy 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Ferris Wheel” on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkRQZLam5z4I have a new music video called "Multiply" that will premiere Saturday, June 6th at the CyberShorts VR Film Festival. Check it out at https://account.altvr.com/events/1463318763079205584The song at the end of the episode is “Lights In The Sky" from my first album Echoes In The Dark available on all digital music services.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Secret Transmission Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secret-transmission-podcast/id1090705905And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

Jun 1, 20201h 0m

Ep 130Capone (Featuring Michael Keene)

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On the 130th episode of Piecing It Together, filmmaker Michael Keene returns to the podcast to talk about one of 2020's most infamous movies, Josh Trank's Capone. Starring Tom Hardy as the famous gangster in his last dimentia riddled year of his life... It's a weird one and we've got lots to talk about. Puzzle pieces include The Irishman, The Shining, Shutter Island and The Others.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Capone and the movies we discuss!https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6199572/Writer / Director - Josh TrankStarring Tom Hardy, Linda Cardellini, Matt Dillon, Al SapienzaBRONMichael Keene is a filmmaker whose crazy shot-on-VHS film The Head is out now for rent on Amazon and other VOD services. He previously appeared on our LIVE episode of Piecing It Together where we actually covered his film and then he joined us on stage to discuss it. Check out the episode on The Head at https://www.piecingpod.com/2019/09/16/the-head-live-from-sin-city-horror-fest/Check out Michael’s website at https://www.manateeparty.com/And follow Michael on Twitter @MichaelKeeneMy 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Ferris Wheel” on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkRQZLam5z4The song at the end of the episode is “Secret Places" which will end up on one of my next albums.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Now You've Seen It Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/now-youve-seen-it/id1493087789And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

May 25, 20201h 6m

Ep 129Z (Featuring Josh Bell)

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On the 129th episode of Piecing It Together, Josh Bell joins us again (twice in one week, third this month!) to talk about a film from Las Vegas based filmmaker Brandon Christensen. Z starts off squarely in the creepy kid with an imaginary friend horror sub-genre and then takes some unexpected turns. Puzzle pieces include The Babadook, New Nightmare, The Omen and Drop Dead Fred.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Z and the movies we discuss! https://www.shudder.com/movies/watch/z/79e8d2c8f00c3b73Writer / Director - Brandon ChristensenStarring Keegan Connor Tracy, Jett Klyne, Sean Rogerson, Stephen McHattieShudderJosh Bell is a film critic whose work has been seen in the Las Vegas Weekly, Film Racket and more. Check out his website at http://joshbellhateseverything.com/Like Him on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/joshbellhateseverything/And Follow him on Twitter @SignalBleedMy 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Ferris Wheel” on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkRQZLam5z4The song at the end of the episode is “Escape The Horde," a track made for the web-series Vitamin Z.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Awesome Movie Year Podcast which is about to start its 4th season at https://www.awesomemovieyear.comAnd most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

May 22, 202033 min

Ep 128Gretel & Hansel (Featuring Josh Bell)

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On the 128th episode of Piecing It Together, Josh Bell stops by to talk about one of the most unique and stylish horror movies of the year, Gretel & Hansel. This re-imagining of the classic children's tale is one of the best movies I saw in the theater this year (before they all closed due to the Coronavirus) and is finally out now for rent. Puzzle pieces include The Witch, The Shining, The Cell and Mandy.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Gretel & Hansel and the movies we discuss!https://gretelandhanselthemovie.com/Director - Oz PerkinsWriter - Rob HayesStarring Sophia Lillis, Samuel Leakey, Alice KrigeOrionJosh Bell is a film critic whose work has been seen in the Las Vegas Weekly, Film Racket and more. Check out his website at http://joshbellhateseverything.com/Like Him on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/joshbellhateseverything/And Follow him on Twitter @SignalBleedMy 5th album, Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is available NOW on iTunes and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My brand-new music video “Ferris Wheel” on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkRQZLam5z4The song at the end of the episode is “She's Coming" from Beater (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or over on Podchaser!Also, be sure to check out the Awesome Movie Year Podcast which is about to start its 4th season at https://www.awesomemovieyear.comAnd most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Two Live Shows in March 2026We will be doing two live shows in March 2026! At Maya Cinemas on Thursday March 5th - The Bride! At Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall on Thursday March 19th - Project Hail Mary All the info at chances to win tickets at piecingpod.com

May 18, 202037 min