Episode Appearances
The Rewatchables · Apr 28, 2026
‘Ghostbusters’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan
“Played Louis Tully and Vince Clortho; mostly ad-libbed party scene; had 8-10 minutes screen time but highly memorable”
Comedy filmmaking techniques and improvisation in 1980s cinemaCasting decisions and ensemble chemistry in blockbuster filmsCultural impact and monoculture phenomenon in 1984
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The Bechdel Cast · Apr 16, 2026
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids with Jana Schmieding
“Starred as Wayne Szalinski in "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids"; subject of hosts' commentary on his physical appearance and comedic timing”
Gender roles in 1980s family cinemaPractical effects vs. digital effects in filmmakingThe Bechdel Test as media analysis framework
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Ongoing History of New Music · Apr 8, 2026
The 50 Biggest Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonders of All Time: Part 2 (40-31)
“Performed lounge-style version of 'Turning Japanese' as character Tom Monroe on Second City TV”
Alt-rock one-hit wonders definition and criteriaSpotify and YouTube streaming metrics as cultural impact measurementAlternative radio chart history and rankings (1976-2026)
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