Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Episode 581 of the podcast that loves you back.
This week, redundancy; lost our shit; golden vintage; retro chocolate taste test; bananarama; cute graves; creepy haloes; Bosch bashing; horrifying Bacon; disregarded criticism; Skinamarink-a-dink-a-don’t; in defense of jump scares; word plays; Ian loves Evil; a disappointing God; Star Trek rules; Murder By Decree on the Sneaky Dragon watchlist; highest gross-out Canadian movie; Dave enjoyed M3GAN; let’s celebrate Malignant; experiencing a film; Bollywood fun; the Netflix assembly line; “Weiner on a bunn”; bad food; queue cards; easy tips for a better life; ice ratios; no variety needed; random foods; bicycle thieves; the Canadian exit; table talk; school’s out; save the senior high; perceptions; notable alumni; Slurpee-based travel; Top 5 Songs – Real Names Pt. 3; what, Dave worry; rom-com > not a rom-com; too many Dedricks; fast food fasts; sweet teeth; arts cancel; and, finally, cheese off.
Top 5 Songs – Real People Pt. 3
- Nick Lowe – Marie Provost – Jesus of Cool [Pure Pop for Now People], 1978 – 2:18:37
- Julian Cope – Bill Drummond Said – Fried, 1984 – 2:30:09
- Human Sexual Response – Jackie Onassis – Fig. 15, 1980 – 2:39:39
- The Beach Boys – Johnny Carson – Love You, 1977 – 2:46:10
- The Pernice Brothers – Jacqueline Susann – Goodbye, Killer, 2010 – 2:53:04
Question of the Week: What is something your parents told you not to do, but you did it anyway?
Sub-question of the Week: How do you feel about advertising on podcasts?
Thanks for listening.
Tommy Smothers is actually Johnny Carson:
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The Letterboxd reviews on Skinamarink are really interesting because they range from “most boring thing I’ve ever seen” to “the scariest thing I’ve ever seen.” It seems to REALLY work for a lot of people — it taps into something they fear subconsciously I guess, or they have a huge imagination. There are multiple reviews about how it reduced the viewer to a shivering, anxiety-ridden mess. It even made some people cry??? I really don’t get it. I gave it 2 stars because while I didn’t like it, I kind of admire the audacity of what this filmmaker put out there and it was unlike anything I’ve ever seen on a big screen. I almost want Ian to watch it one day to see what he thinks.
On that note, I had recommended to Ian recently a podcast called “Too Scary, Didn’t Watch” which recaps horror films for those too afraid to watch them but still want to know what they’re about (hosted by 3 women, and usually it’s the bravest of them summarizing the film to the other two, sometimes with a guest). I doubt it’ll happen but I would LOVE to hear them cover Skinamarink.
I go through periods where I watch horror films but they stay with me like I watched them that day, for the rest of my life so it’s a pretty high price to pay. I see Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre is on Netflix now and I know it’s so creative that I’m interested but that it would really mess me up.
I find myself in the mood for McDonald’s maybe three times a year. It would be more often if those three times didn’t remind me why I don’t like McDonald’s. Maybe Canadian food regulations ensure a better burger than ours in the U.S. do. I made my triannual trek about a week and a half ago. They had a deal, so I got a couple of quarter pounders. The only thing I can chalk up the taste to is that maybe McDonald’s is much older than we think it is. From before refrigeration, I mean, when the only way to preserve meat was to pack it in salt. This is why people can set one of those burgers on a windowsill for fifty years and not be able to discern any physical difference in it. For all I know, the cow I ate that day was killed in colonial times. Woody Allen said he didn’t want to achieve immortality through his work, he wanted to achieve it through not dying. A third option would be to turn him into a McDonald’s hamburger.
I’m with Ian on the whole Dave-has-strong-food-opinions thing. I could go on but I’d rather stay married so I’ll leave it at that.
Re: Dave’s story of a teacher remembering him and Ian’s incredulity over that fact, as I approach the end of my teaching career (I’m celebrating my 30th year) I can attest that some students just stay in your memory for whatever reason, and I’m finding it’s the ones I have earlier in my career that stand out more, the students recently have been blending together more but that might be partly related to Covid interruptions/stress/masking. Likewise, student who I spent a lot of time with/experienced different activities with (like from the days when I sponsored Students Council and we would put on dances, food drives, and the like, as well as attend Student Leadership Conferences) stand out more than students I have had over the last few years. I still get students who I taught come back to see me – this fall had a girl who I taught 20 years ago drop by and then the next day a boy I taught 10 years ago dropped by. It’s nice hearing how they are doing.
I’d like to counter back to Lezah from this comment she wrote to me last week:
#1 – Life advice – I’m going to counter Ed and say consider who you let influence you – just because a person is your elder/is in a position of power/authority in your life doesn’t necessarily mean they have it all together, know all the ins and outs about things, or even have your best interests at heart. If you know what you want from life, it’s what you’re good at and brings you happiness/satisfaction/peace, then take that path.
To clarify, I wasn’t writing in general when I mentioned elders, more so the ones who mentor you and help you on your path as you grow. I think my Dad had a time at his job where they brought more young employees than experienced ones and they just refused to listen to anything my Dad or his colleagues had to say. It’s that kind of thing Lezah, more of the professional application and not one of authority. I’ll just say that so far, the advice has paid off and I continue to learn from my experienced older mentors as well as the younger ones!
I wasn’t allowed to cross the interstate near our house to visit the mall on the other side but one day my friend and I were playing tennis at the high school across from the mall, I think I was probably in fifth or sixth grade. So what did we do? We faced near death crossing eight lanes of 70 mph traffic and scaling a six foot fence in the middle just to get to the mall…while carrying tennis rackets and balls! We went to the mall and visited the toy store first. (This would be my future employer in about six years) My friend asked me if I would be in trouble if my parents knew I was at the mall to which I replied, “They’ll never know.” Like Darth Vader, my Mother walked around from the next aisle, furious to find me at the mall toy store. She just happened to be there buying a gift for her friend’s daughter and yes, I was in huge trouble. So was my friend. At least we didn’t have to cross that dangerous interstate like Frogger going back again…
I’ve been in advertising for almost 33 years, so I’ll have to weigh in. Do it if you’re passionate about the product not because you feel you have to. Some clients have it in them to inspire you and get you behind their product, if it’s a good product then you’re helping each other and it’s worthwhile partnership. I’m not at all against advertising on podcasts, if fact I’ll bet you guys could write some really great ads for the show! If it’s something I can use, I’ll go out and buy it because I support Sneaky Dragon. It’s that simple, have fun with it if it’s beneficial to all. How’s that for a 33 year company man?
As you’re reading this, I’m flying in your direction but not far enough for Air Alaska to airdrop me over Vancouver. I’m on my way to Seattle for a big corporate meeting my parent company is holding. Not only is it my first time to visit the headquarters in Woodenville, Washington but this is the furthest from home I’ve ever travelled, so I’m kind of anxious. Wish me luck, I’m not at my best when I’m flying by air. My wife said I sounded like Samwise Gamgee when he stops at the edge of The Shire and says it’s the furthest he’s ever been from home.
Best to all of you and my fellow Sneakers, may you never lose another episode again!
Love, Suspended Over Seattle