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The ContrariansBonus! - Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025Alex got sick and our schedule needed a little bit of rearranging while he got better. Enter Jordan Manse, not heard on this show since his impressive performance during our Passengers episode, here to help Julio with a bonus entry! We discuss movies we liked in 2024, movies we are rooting for in the upcoming Oscars, and movies we are excited about in 2025. Enjoy!(And don’t worry, the Halloween: Resurrection episode will be out in a week or so.)TIMELINE00:01:24 Not Contrarians Corner00:06:15 202400:54:36 The Oscars01:24:37 2025...
2025-02-242h 11
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2025-01-2237 min
The Contrarians197 - Pt. 2 - Your Name (RT)Did the plot holes and plot contrivances in YOUR NAME bother us as much as we expressed during Contrarians Corner? Are we immune to the charms of anime, or maybe just not receptive to modern anime? Was this a good entry point into Japanese animation for Alex and can Julio stop comparing it to a Studio Ghibli production? All this and more on this Real Talk segment!TIMELINE00:00:54 Now on Patreon00:09:35 Real Talk00:55:18 The Future & Perennial Plugs- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our...
2024-02-1258 min
The Contrarians197 - Pt. 1 - Your Name (CC)Japanese animation: The Final Frontier! Or at least you would think so, considering how long it has taken The Contrarians to tackle anime on the show. Join Alex & Julio as they travel back to 2016, to pick apart YOUR NAME - a movie celebrated by anyone who has not seen Freaky Friday! Let’s answer the question on everyone’s minds: do you even have to bother if a Japanese animated movie isn’t directed by Hayao Miyazaki?TIMELINE00:01:24 Your Name00:13:33 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about YOUR NAME...
2024-02-1256 min
The ContrariansBonus! - Pt. 1 - The Black Dahlia (CC)It’s been 17 years since Brian De Palma took a James Ellroy novel, called up emerging superstars Josh Hartnett, Aaron Eckhart, Scarlett Johansson, and Hillary Swank and said, hey, let’s put on a noir show. Critics hated it, audiences avoided it, and De Palma hasn’t made a major studio film since. Listen to Alex & Julio as they rediscover THE BLACK DAHLIA and try to restore its extremely tarnished reputation. Murder, romance, and wall-to-wall movie people dressed like it’s The 40s: what’s not to love?TIMELINE00:01:24 The Black Dahlia00:13:03 Contrarians Corner...
2024-02-0258 min
The Contrarians196 - Pt. 2 - The Neon Demon (RT)With the Contrarians gimmick set aside, this Real Talk segment features a wide range of opinions regarding Nicolas Winding Refn and his work. Longtime listeners know how Alex feels about Drive and The Neon Demon — or at least how he felt before this rewatch. And we’ve hinted to Ryan’s actual Neon Demon feelings fairly strongly. But that’s only half the panel, and that alone already gives us all plenty to argue about. Listen to find out what’s the final verdict on Elle Fanning’s misadventures in L.A.!TIMELINE00:01:00 Now on Patreon
2024-01-221h 06
The Contrarians196 - Pt. 1 - The Neon Demon (CC)Nicolas Winding Refn was in a pretty awkward place after releasing Only God Forgives. The popularity he amassed when he made Drive seemed to implode with the follow-up. So what did he do? He doubled down on the weirdness and released a biting, irreverent satire about the L.A. modeling scene. Listen to Alex & Julio discuss THE NEON DEMON with the help of Ryan & Bartek from the Spit & Polish podcast! Can we collectively succeed in making naysayers understand Winding Refn’s genius?TIMELINE00:01:24 The Neon Demon00:14:48 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know ho...
2024-01-221h 08
The Contrarians195 - Pt. 2 - Ricochet (RT)Once again, we are starting the new year with a Denzel Washington movie. RICOCHET may divide the Contrarians far more than The Bone Collector did, however. How do Alex & Julio truly feel about this hidden gem/stain in Denzel’s filmography? Can at least one of them appreciate the fun trashiness of Steven de Souza’s screenplay? And we all know Kevin Pollak doesn’t know how to die on screen convincingly, but is that annoying or endearing? This and more on this Real Talk segment!TIMELINE00:01:03 Now on Patreon00:08:11 Real Talk00...
2024-01-1257 min
The Contrarians195 - Pt. 1 - Ricochet (CC)Imagine you are a young Denzel Washington and you just won your first Oscar. How do you show Hollywood you are not a one-hit wonder? Somehow, Denzel thought the answer was to face off against a predictably deranged John Lithgow in a schlocky thriller. And, based on RICOCHET’s fresh Tomatometer score, it worked! Listen to Alex & Julio as they pick apart yet another Steven de Souza extravaganza and marvel at the fact that Denzel didn’t ruin his career with it.TIMELINE00:02:04 Ricochet00:11:02 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we real...
2024-01-1252 min
The ContrariansBonus! - Pt. 2 - Drop Dead Gorgeous (RT)So, as of this posting, it’s basically impossible to stream DROP DEAD GORGEOUS in the U.S. Is that reflective of its quality, its controversial sense of humor, or both? Alex has been enthusiastic about the movie ever since he found out it was on the schedule, but will Julio share that excitement now that we are being serious? And is it easier to navigate the potentially problematic comedic elements when you are not trying to be funny about them? Find out in this Real Talk segment!TIMELINE00:00:35 Now on Patreon00:06:43 Real Ta...
2023-12-311h 01
The ContrariansBonus! - Pt. 1 - Drop Dead Gorgeous (CC)Middle America exposed!!! And before the MAGA years, mind you. Unsurprisingly, this didn’t go over particularly well with conservative critics, and so DROP DEAD GORGEOUS’ Tomatometer score is divisive at best. Listen to Alex & Julio as they celebrate the rare mockumentary that’s not a Christopher Guest product: an incisive look at the beauty pageants industry, and a showcase for an all-star cast. There’s even a Batman cameo!TIMELINE00:01:24 Drop Dead Gorgeous00:17:54 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about DROP DEAD GORGEOUS? Check out the Real Talk (RT...
2023-12-311h 00
The Contrarians194 - Pt. 1 - Jerry Maguire (CC)Hey, look, it’s Hollywood mega-star Tom Cruise trying to play a regular guy. Wonder if movie critics will fall for it? Of course they did! JERRY MAGUIRE is fresh on the Tomatometer despite being among the worst examples of Cameron Crowe’s mannered dialogue and overproduced soundtracks. Listen to Alex & Julio as they try to figure out what exactly is Jerry so bummed about, and as they refuse to fall for Jonathan Lipnicki’s meme-worthy lines. Oh yeah, and Renée Zellweger and Cuba Gooding Jr. are in this too. Whoop-dee-doo.TIMELINE00:01:24 Jerry Maguire0...
2023-12-241h 00
The Contrarians193 - Pt. 1 - The Flinststones (CC)You know we are too far gone as a society when we can’t appreciate the beauty of a perfect Flintstones live-action adaptation. We dare you, all of you, to propose a better cast. This was it: there won’t be a better Fred than John Goodman. And if anybody was ever going to crack the puzzle of Barney Rubble’s character, it would be Rick Moranis. But critics had to turn on the movie and now it’s infamously rotten on the Tomatometer. Listen to Alex & Julio as they defend the Spielrock production that deserves the most reevaluating!TI...
2023-12-1259 min
The ContrariansBonus! - Pt. 2 - The Suicide Squad (RT)By now, we know that THE SUICIDE SQUAD was basically James Gunn’s DCEU audition - one that he passed with flying colors. Would we have given him the job though? As you would expect, this Real Talk segment sees Alex struggling with his love for John Cena versus his aversion to movies that run over two hours - plus finally assimilating Margot Robbie’s performance as Harley Quinn. As for Julio, well, he can tell this isn’t as good as Spider-Man 2, but what else can be said about it? Listen to find out!TIMELINE00...
2023-12-0158 min
The ContrariansBonus! - Pt. 1 - The Suicide Squad (CC)We used to wait at least a decade before giving a failed adaptation another shot at being reimagined. Now we pump out remakes, reboots, and requels faster than WB can shelve them. And that’s how we ended up with a SUICIDE SQUAD sort-of-sequel that didn’t even bother to change its title all that much. Listen to Alex & Julio as they try to make sense of James Gunn’s DC cover of Guardians of the Galaxy — and the Harley Quinn short film embedded within!TIMELINE00:01:24 The Suicide Squad00:15:39 Contrarians Corner- Wanna...
2023-12-0159 min
The Contrarians192 - Pt. 1 - Erin Brockovich (CC)Julia Roberts was due for an Oscar - that much most people would agree on. So in the year 2000, because a rising tide lifts all boats, ERIN BROCKOVICH became a major awards contender. Julia Roberts is the rising tide in this analogy, and the boats are all the other elements that make up Steven Soderbergh’s fairly mediocre biopic. Listen to Alex & Julio as they try to make sense of this alleged true story and, more importantly, of how Aaron Eckhart plays a Harley Davidson biker.TIMELINE00:01:34 Erin Brockovich00:13:11 Contrarians Corner...
2023-11-2253 min
The Contrarians191 - Pt. 1 - Original Sin (CC)Angelina Jolie and Antonio Banderas going at it in an R-rated movie: waaaaaay too much for America’s puritanical film critics. ORIGINAL SIN scored a shocking 12% on the Tomatometer, as if it wasn’t a masterfully crafted adult thriller that also happened to feature some no-holds-barred lovemaking. Listen to Alex & Julio as they discuss the explosive lust triangle at the center of this movie (Thomas Jane is in there too!) and try to figure out the differences between the rated and unrated cuts of Michael Cristofer’s melodrama.TIMELINE00:01:24 Original Sin00:16:57 Contrarians Corner...
2023-11-111h 01
The Contrarians190 - Pt. 2 - Dawn of the Dead 1978 (RT)As tempting as it is to spend all of Real Talk comparing and contrasting Romero’s DAWN OF THE DEAD and Snyder’s remake, don’t worry, we manage to take the conversation in other directions. For one, Alex’s surprising disinterest in the zombie genre. For another, Julio’s inability to stop referencing Dead Alive. Does it all add up to a positive score for the OG Zombies-in-a-Mall movie? Listen to find out!(Btw: the zombie conversation Alex & Julio couldn’t recall was probably the Patreon episode about the Australian horror movie UNDEAD - sorry, Chas!)TIMELI...
2023-10-231h 02
The Contrarians190 - Pt. 1 - Dawn of the Dead 1978 (CC)Uhhhhh… What is this? Certainly not zombies, we can tell you that much. George Romero’s much-acclaimed undead monsters amount to little more than really disoriented bluish humans. Somehow, this is enough to terrorize people in a mall for over two hours - and also enough for critics to give DAWN OF THE DEAD a fresh 93% Tomatometer score. Listen to Alex & Julio as they yearn for the fast pacing and entertaining characters of the Zack Snyder remake and wonder why the world holds Romero’s creations in such high regard!TIMELINE00:01:16 Dawn of the Dead (1978)...
2023-10-2359 min
The Contrarians189 - Pt. 1 - Four Brothers (CC)Few things are more spellbinding than seeing Mark Wahlberg on a warpath. And he’s only one of four equally badass brothers in this movie! John Singleton’s FOUR BROTHERS doesn’t get the respect it deserves on the critics side of the Tomatometer, so The Contrarians are going to set things right. Listen to Alex & Julio as they rejoice in recounting the adventures of the Mercer brothers in a world that may be colorblind but also far from just! Plus: another teary-eyed performance from Terrence Howard!TIMELINE00:01:16 Four Brothers00:16:26 Contrarians Corner- W...
2023-10-111h 01
The ContrariansBonus! - Pt. 2 - Vikram (RT)Contemporary Indian crowd-pleasing cinema finally makes it to our main feed after percolating in our Patreon channel for over a year! Alex & Julio have had their ups and downs with movies like Singham, Sooryavanshi and Minnal Murali, so what happens when they are tasked with giving critically maligned VIKRAM the Contrarians treatment? Is this the episode that gains us a legion of Indian fans or the one that makes them shun us forever? Listen and decide for yourself!TIMELINE00:00:26 Now on Patreon00:09:08 Real Talk00:50:55 The Future & Perennial Plugs...
2023-09-3055 min
The ContrariansBonus! - Pt. 1 - Vikram (CC)Modern Indian action cinema finally went full-Hollywood when RRR made a splash at the Oscars — but that doesn’t mean critics are ready to truly embrace the joyous lunacy that is exuded by movies like the spy thriller VIKRAM. The twisty-turny tale is considered rotten by Tomatometer standards, so it’s time for The Contrarians to set the record straight! Listen to Alex & Julio as they dive into the most exciting and stylized international black-ops adventure the West has ever seen!TIMELINE00:01:16 Vikram00:17:28 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel a...
2023-09-301h 01
The Contrarians188 - Pt. 2 - Double Indemnity (RT)We don’t often travel back to the early days of Hollywood here on The Contrarians - and we probably should, if only because so many revered classics are ripe for reevaluation. DOUBLE INDEMNITY is almost too obvious of an assignment: a celebrated entry in a genre that’s given us trouble from time to time. Can Barbara Stanwyck seduce Alex into agreeing with Rotten Tomatoes? Can Fred MacMurray talk his way out of Julio’s noir prejudices? Listen to this Real Talk segment to find out!TIMELINE00:00:50 Now on Patreon00:09:42 Real Talk...
2023-09-2057 min
The Contrarians188 - Pt. 1 - Double Indemnity (CC)Billy Wilder, black and white cinematography, Raymond Chandler, film noir, kinky anklets. DOUBLE INDEMNITY is a collection of catnip keywords if you are a Rotten Tomatoes critic - which explains its towering 97% score on the Tomatometer. You know what that means: it’s time for Alex & Julio to dismantle a ridiculous murder plot while pointing out there’s nothing sexy about keeping sexy stuff off-screen!TIMELINE00:01:16 Double Indemnity00:13:55 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about DOUBLE INDEMNITY? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW...
2023-09-2058 min
The Contrarians187 - Pt. 1 - Frank (CC)A quirky comedy about mental health and music - that’s how you get an easy pat on the back from critics. FRANK doesn’t offer much insight into whatever illness afflicts its protagonist and the music ain’t great either, but the Tomatometer rewarded it with a 92% score, and you don’t even get to see Michael Fassbender’s face until the very end! Listen to Alex & Julio pick apart Lenny Abrahamson’s musical joint, especially its ridiculous the depiction of the city of Austin.TIMELINE00:01:16 Frank00:12:40 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know h...
2023-09-1158 min
The ContrariansBonus! - Pt. 2 - Strange Days (RT)Kathryn Bigelow won an Oscar for The Hurt Locker. James Cameron won an Oscar for Titanic. Let’s get real now: why don’t people talk about STRANGE DAYS more often? Is it because it - against all odds - isn’t good? Or was it so ahead of its time that we missed the window to truly appreciate it? Listen to Alex & Julio discuss their true feelings about a movie that reunites Mallory Knox and Jack Scagnetti!TIMELINE00:00:39 Now on Patreon00:10:06 Real Talk00:53:16 The Future & Perennial Plugs- Intere...
2023-09-0258 min
The ContrariansBonus! - Pt. 1 - Strange Days (CC)A Kathryn Bigelow movie based on a James Cameron story? A noirish thriller set around the turn of the millenium? Ralph Fiennes playing a sleazy virtual reality bootlegger? You almost can’t blame critics for giving STRANGE DAYS a fresh Tomatometer score! Unfortunately, there’s a reason why Cameron and Bigelow don’t talk about this movie very much. Listen to Alex & Julio as they try to make sense of this quasi-forgotten sci-fi rarity!TIMELINE00:01:16 Strange Days00:12:53 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about STRANGE DAYS? Check out the Re...
2023-09-021h 09
The Contrarians186 - Pt. 2 - The Commitments (RT)Here’s an opening statement: THE COMMITMENTS could understandably be someone’s EMPIRE RECORDS. If you’ve been listening for a while, you know what that means. If not, don’t worry, it’s part of this Real Talk along with the unavoidable discussion about cultural appropriation charges and what The Contrarians truly thought of the self-proclaimed “Saviors of Soul”. Will Alex sing Mustang Sally? Listen and find out!TIMELINE00:00:37 Now on Patreon00:10:29 Real Talk00:56:20 The Future & Perennial Plugs- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon...
2023-08-231h 00
The Contrarians186 - Pt. 1 - The Commitments (CC)Yikes. A bunch of white Irish kids decide they can play soul better than black people. Critics go wild with praise. Yikes again. Sir Alan Parker got away with this ode to cultural appropriation, as reflected by THE COMMITMENTS’ fresh Tomatometer score, so it’s time for The Contrarians to set things right. Listen to Alex & Julio as they discuss the rise and fall of Europe’s most offensive fictional band! Colm Meany, we expected more from you…TIMELINE00:01:29 The Commitments00:14:36 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about THE COMM...
2023-08-231h 03
The Contrarians185 - Pt. 2 - Jaws: The Revenge (RT)Could people be overreacting a little when it comes to JAWS: THE REVENGE? Or does the movie deserve all the hate it gets because of what it does to the legacy of one of the most celebrated films of the 20th century? Real Talk allows Alex & Julio to try to be a little more serious when considering JTR’s status as the whipping boy of all shark flicks - and whether it deserves it or not.TIMELINE00:00:49 Now on Patreon00:09:38 Real Talk00:54:20 The Future & Perennial Plugs- Interested in mo...
2023-08-1258 min
The Contrarians185 - Pt. 1 - Jaws: The Revenge (CC)It took the JAWS series four movies to get a true masterpiece out. Predictably, the world then decided the franchise wasn’t fashionable anymore and shunned JAWS: THE REVENGE, despite it featuring the most likable Michael Caine performance and despite it telling a story that explored the horrors of grief in ways no other shark movie ever has. Listen to Alex & Julio as they highlight everything this final entry does well and try to understand the hatred toward it.TIMELINE00:01:16 Jaws: The Revenge00:12:57 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really fe...
2023-08-1259 min
The ContrariansBonus! - Pt. 2 - The Princess Bride (RT)It’s easy to understand why THE PRINCESS BRIDE has endured throughout decades. But, objectively, does it still work once you remove the nostalgia factor? More importantly, can Alex make it through this Real Talk without regaling our audience with an Andre The Giant history lesson? Plus: heartbreak on the Criterion side of life!TIMELINE00:00:36 Now on Patreon00:07:04 Real Talk00:55:26 The Future & Perennial Plugs- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It’s...
2023-08-021h 00
The ContrariansBonus! - Pt. 1 - The Princess Bride (CC)If you ever wondered why there’s a whole generation of men and women who can’t get out of vapid, toxic relationships, you can blame it all on THE PRINCESS BRIDE. The celebrated fantasy classic warped young minds all over the world and now sits at an almost-unassailable 98% on the Tomatometer. Listen to Alex & Julio as they pick apart Rob Reiner’s saccharine love epic and lament that no one in the cast can rise to the level of Andre The Giant.TIMELINE00:01:16 The Princess Bride00:16:01 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know h...
2023-08-0255 min
The Contrarians184 - Pt. 2 - Burning (RT)We all love Steven Yeun, now that we are being serious. Alex loves him because of I Think You Should Leave, Julio loves him because of Minari — he was kind of boring in The Walking Dead, honestly. But now that we are in Real Talk, does it even matter how you feel about the biggest star in the movie, when the most important aspect of the experience is what you think is really happening in the story? Listen to The Contrarians speculate on the plot and come to terms, maybe, with the absence of answers.TIMELINE
2023-07-211h 03
The Contrarians184 - Pt. 1 - Burning (CC)Today’s cheat code: cast the star of a wildly popular TV show in your movie and let the critical praise come to you. BURNING is a slow, confusing, meandering Korean film that managed to snag Glenn from The Walking Dead for one of the main roles. But what happens once The Steven Yeun Effect loses its novelty? Listen to Alex & Julio as they try to figure out what’s going on in the most underwhelming love triangle of the decade!TIMELINE00:01:16 Burning (2018)00:12:00 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel...
2023-07-2159 min
The Contrarians183 - Pt. 2 - Invasion USA (RT)Okay then, back to the present. Can we still enjoy the wall-to-wall senseless violence of an 80s action-fest in 2023 America? Is it possible there’s a valid reason why movies like INVASION USA aren’t wildly popular anymore? Has the window for a Chuck Norris renaissance closed? It’s a Real Talk segment that goes in many directions - and yes, one of those directions is Alex waxing poetic about practical effects.TIMELINE00:00:59 Now on Patreon00:11:16 Real Talk00:52:13 The Future & Perennial Plugs- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CO...
2023-07-1257 min
The Contrarians183 - Pt. 1 - Invasion USA (CC)The 80s were truly the Golden Age of American Cinema - and America in general, sure. You could solve almost any problem by shooting at it, and you had movie stars like Chuck Norris, who could believably stop a Russian invasion all by themselves. Unfortunately, INVASION USA was met with derision from snobby critics everywhere, so it’s time for The Contrarians to celebrate it. Listen to Alex & Julio as they embrace their inner badasses and turn their brains off in the best possible way!TIMELINE00:01:16 Invasion USA00:17:03 Contrarians Corner- Wa...
2023-07-1254 min
The ContrariansBonus! - Pt. 1 - Color Out of Space (CC)Hey, look, it’s a modern Nicolas Cage movie! That means it’ll be a collection of memes trying to encapsulate a performance that’s pitched at 11 regardless of the context surrounding it. But COLOR OUT OF SPACE is based on a Lovecraft story and it’s helmed by a cult director, so of course critics ate it up! Listen to Alex & Julio as they squint their way through this psychedelic mess and call out every bit of nonsense in this acclaimed horror-fantasy adaptation that wasn’t above stunt-casting Tommy Chong.TIMELINE00:01:16 Color Out of Space
2023-07-0354 min
The Contrarians182 - Pt. 2 - Dolemite Is My Name (RT)Oh hey, Eddie Murphy is back again. Not just on our show (this is our fourth Murphy vehicle) but on the mainstream. Will he stick around? Alex & Julio speculate about that while discussing everything that works in DOLEMITE IS MY NAME… and maybe a few things that don’t. And no, nobody breaks into an actual Dolemite impression - although the challenge was put forward.TIMELINE00:00:50 Now on Patreon00:07:23 Real Talk00:52:40 The Future & Perennial Plugs- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Dele...
2023-06-2056 min
The Contrarians182 - Pt. 1 - Dolemite Is My Name (CC)Have you ever wondered how hard it is to make a movie? According to the celebrated DOLEMITE IS MY NAME, it’s a breeze! All you need is a plucky crew and a good amount of can-do attitude. Listen to Alex & Julio pick apart the latest Eddie Murphy comeback and try to figure out if Wesley Snipes’ performance is the best part of the movie or the worst. Also: why would you cast Titus as the quiet member of any ensemble???TIMELINE00:01:16 Dolemite Is My Name00:13:25 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how...
2023-06-2057 min
The Contrarians181 - Pt. 1 - Barb Wire (CC)Wow. Does America hate sexy badass women or what? Pamela Anderson could’ve taken over the world if we’d only given BARB WIRE an actual chance, but instead critics decided she already had enough good fortune in her life and planted a 28% Tomatometer score on the film. Listen to Alex & Julio as they try to convey the awesomeness of Barb, her wacky sidekicks, and her even wackier enemies — none more sinister than American puritanism. And oh yeah, we’ll mention Casablanca, of course.TIMELINE00:01:16 Barb Wire00:17:25 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how...
2023-06-1259 min
The ContrariansBonus! - Pt. 2 - Paris, Texas (RT)Palme d’Or winner. Criterion selection. 94% Tomatometer score. Will any of this be reflected in Alex & Julio’s true opinions about PARIS, TEXAS? This Real Talk segment sees The Contrarians discussing the experience of watching movies that come with an abundance of hype as baggage, along with their own personal histories with Wim Wenders ode to the American South! And how do we really feel about the ending?TIMELINE00:01:04 Now on Patreon00:08:17 Real Talk00:54:47 The Future & Perennial Plugs- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our...
2023-05-3159 min
The ContrariansBonus! - Pt. 1 - Paris, Texas (CC)Welcome to the most boring road trip in the history of film! Acclaimed German filmmaker Wim Wenders decided to show the world the nightmare that it is traveling across Texas with a small child, and he succeeded - to the tune of a 94% Tomatometer score. Listen to Alex & Julio take the beloved PARIS, TEXAS down a few pegs while also acknowledging they, too, would be obsessed with finding Natassja Kinski if they had lost her.TIMELINE00:01:16 Paris, Texas00:16:35 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about PARIS, TEXAS? Check...
2023-05-3155 min
The Contrarians180 - Pt. 1 - La Jetée & 12 Monkeys (CC)Critics like to be confused, apparently. The experimental mind-bender LA JETÉE has a Criterion release, even though most people can’t make sense of it. And then, when Terry Gilliam decided to turn it into a Hollywood blockbuster starring Bruce Willis, he somehow made the plot even more impenetrable. Listen to Alex & Julio as they try to figure out the rules of the 12 MONKEYS universe, the reasons behind Brad Pitt’s overacting, and why Madeleine Stowe is attracted to a man who hasn’t showered in decades.TIMELINE00:01:16 La Jetée & 12 Monkeys00:17:52 Contrari...
2023-05-261h 02
The Contrarians179 - Pt. 1 - Jurassic World Dominion (CC)Taking the best lessons from The MCU, the most popular dinosaur franchise in the universe took its time building to its very own Jurassic Avengers. Everyone comes back for this one! So what happened? Why all the hate for JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION? At 29% on the Tomatometer, you’d think people didn’t want to see Doctor Alan Grant finally find love while also teaming up with Starlord. Listen to Alex & Julio as they bask in the afterglow of this super-sized nostalgia trip!TIMELINE00:01:16 Jurassic World Dominion00:21:07 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how...
2023-05-1858 min
The ContrariansBonus! - Pt. 2 - The Long Goodbye (RT)Is it time to add another movie to the very limited list of noirs that The Contrarians like? Or do we simply enjoy making fun of whatever it is Altman and Gould are doing in this collaboration? Alex & Julio had a blast talking about Marlowe’s 70s adventures with Dale Bridges and exploring how his own book relates to the film… but does that mean THE LONG GOODBYE gets as high a score as THE MEAN REDS? Listen to this Real Talk segment to find out!TIMELINE00:00:54 Now on Patreon00:11:55 Real Talk0...
2023-05-011h 09
The ContrariansBonus! - Pt. 1 - The Long Goodbye (CC)Who do you get to play hard-knocks noir gumshoe Phillip Marlowe when Humphrey Bogart is not available? The future Jack Geller, of course! Dale Bridges, author of the hilarious THE MEAN REDS and film noir enthusiast, joins Alex & Julio to try to make sense of Robert Altman’s weird, lackadaisical detective story, THE LONG GOODBYE. Come on, Elliott Gould, really??? And wait until you hear about the movie’s soundtrack…TIMELINE00:01:16 The Mean Reds00:16:41 The Long Goodbye00:24:17 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about THE LONG GOODBY...
2023-05-011h 10
The Contrarians178 - Pt. 2 - Riders of Justice (RT)Anyone who’s been paying attention for a while knows how Alex really feels about RIDERS OF JUSTICE. Julio’s thoughts about the movie might be a little more obscure - especially after a rewatch. But quality aside, the real question is: is this a Christmas movie? Plus, what is it saying about conflict resolution? It’s a merry Real Talk segment as we come up with answers!TIMELINE00:00:39 Now on Patreon00:11:13 Real Talk00:53:14 The Future & Perennial Plugs- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Pa...
2023-04-2258 min
The Contrarians178 - Pt. 1 - Riders of Justice (CC)This is the world now: we praise a movie that teaches intellectuals the way to effectively solve conflict is with violence. Who cares about morals when we get to see Mads Mikkelsen mow down bad guys with the help of the Danish Big Bang Theory cast? Listen to Alex & Julio pick apart a Tomatometer favorite, as they tackle RIDERS OF JUSTICE!TIMELINE00:01:16 Riders of Justice00:17:01 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about RIDERS OF JUSTICE? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW!
2023-04-221h 03
The Contrarians177 - Pt. 1 - Dark Crimes (CC)It’s unlikely anybody expected Jim Carrey to whip out an unofficial new sequel to Ace Ventura, but that’s the easiest way to rationalize the existence of DARK CRIMES. The grim, brutal Polish thriller was met with universal disdain on the Tomatometer, and now it’s The Contrarians’ duty to make sure people reappraise this hidden gem in Carrey’s filmography - courtesy of patron Jason Nerdrovert. Listen to Alex & Julio as they rave about a film that makes the Polish Tourism Department blush!TIMELINE00:01:16 Dark Crimes00:17:07 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know...
2023-04-1257 min
The ContrariansBonus! - Pt. 1 - Waitress (CC)We’ve joked about Keri Russell’s limited role in Mission Impossible III long enough that it’s only fair to bring one of her starring roles to the show. Critics went ga-ga for WAITRESS, an indie darling that romanticizes small-town infidelity and fetishizes pie-making, so that makes it the perfect target for The Contrarians’ gimmick! Listen to Alex, Julio, and special guest Rachel from YUM YUM PODCAST, as they wonder if there’s anything in this film that can make up for Jeremy Sisto’s awfulness and Nathan Fillion’s lax morals.TIMELINE00:01:16 Waitress00:21:45...
2023-04-021h 07
The Contrarians176 - Pt. 2 - About a Boy (RT)Does Alex really hate Hugh Grant’s romcom persona or was he just putting on a show in Contrarians Corner? Can Julio focus on anything besides Rachel Weisz’ presence in this movie? And what is ABOUT A BOY really saying about… well, anything? Those are just a few of the things we ponder in the Real Talk segment, which also includes patron Jamie’s reasons behind assigning us this bit of early 2000s nostalgia!TIMELINE00:00:39 Now on Patreon00:08:25 Real Talk00:53:53 The Future & Perennial Plugs- Interested in more Contrarians goodness...
2023-03-2257 min
The Contrarians176 - Pt. 1 - About a Boy (CC)We couldn’t escape the specter of a bonafide Hugh Grant comedy anymore. The guys behind AMERICAN PIE felt they had what it took to adapt a Nick Hornby book, and the Tomatometer rewarded them with a mind-blowing 93% score. That’s what we call “Prime Contrarians Material” around these parts, and patron Jamie Russell seems to agree! Listen to Alex & Julio as they dissect the movie that can be directly blamed for Nicholas Hoult’s Hollywood journey and try to wrap their minds around ABOUT A BOY’s anti-bachelor stance!TIMELINE00:01:16 About a Boy00:15:37...
2023-03-2256 min
The Contrarians175 - Pt. 2 - The Mutations (RT)The potential problem with THE MUTATIONS is how heavily it borrows from FREAKS, to the point where comparisons are inevitable. But does it really play much differently to someone who, like Julio, isn’t that well-versed with 70s horror? And does Alex’s passion for the genre get in the way of him enjoying something as derivative as this Donald Pleasence vehicle, or does it enhance the experience? It’s all answered in this Real Talk segment!TIMELINE00:00:53 Now on Patreon00:09:01 Real Talk00:56:56 The Future & Perennial Plugs- Interested in mor...
2023-03-121h 01
The Contrarians175 - Pt. 1 - The Mutations (CC)Donald Pleasence as a mad scientist. Isn’t that more than enough to get you fired up to watch a movie, even before you find out Doctor Loomis is trying to create an army of Plant People? And yet, somehow, THE MUTATIONS has drifted into obscurity, at best being looked down upon as a cheap FREAKS rip-off. Listen to Alex & Julio as they honor the first demand of the Patron Invasion and sing the praises of this underseen 70s acid trip!TIMELINE00:01:16 The Mutations00:18:29 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we re...
2023-03-1259 min
The ContrariansBonus! - Pt. 2 - Death Sentence (RT)Can you make a revenge thriller that avoids asking questions about the morality of its premise? More to the point, can you watch a revenge thriller without asking yourself those questions? That discussion cuts to the core of why one of The Contrarians enjoys DEATH SENTENCE more than the other, but it’s not the only thing occupying Alex & Julio’s minds in this Real Talk segment. There’s talk about the logistics of Kevin Bacon’s vigilantism and, of course, an appropriate comparison to another head-shaving scene in a different movie!TIMELINE00:00:08 Now on Patreon
2023-03-011h 05
The ContrariansBonus! - Pt. 1 - Death Sentence (CC)Back in 2007, James Wan decided it was time for Kevin Bacon to be a badass again. Thus Bacon was put at the center of a brutal revenge thriller, got his head shaved, and set off to remind the world he’s more than just the guy from Tremors and Footloose. Sadly, audiences and critics didn’t take kindly to this. Listen to Alex & Julio as they discuss DEATH SENTENCE and all the awesomeness within it! How can this Wan B-side score a meager 20% on the Tomatometer???TIMELINE00:01:16 Death Sentence00:16:31 Contrarians Corner- Wa...
2023-03-011h 04
The Contrarians174 - Pt. 2 - Goodfellas (RT)Is it possible for two Scorsese fans to say anything fresh about GOODFELLAS? Is it even necessary? Alex & Julio face an unusual challenge in their Contrarians journey, but hopefully one that makes for a fun Real Talk segment. And when they’re done praising everything about Marty’s masterpiece, will Alex be forced to re-evaluate his opinions about CASINO?TIMELINE00:00:45 Now on Patreon00:08:58 Real Talk00:57:44 The Future & Perennial Plugs- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free...
2023-02-211h 02
The Contrarians174 - Pt. 1 - Goodfellas (CC)Hey look, it’s the movie that Martin Scorsese has been remaking through most of his career - perhaps because it wasn’t that great to begin with. Try telling that to all those critics which bestowed an impressive 96% Tomatometer score on GOODFELLAS. Guys, it wasn’t even good enough to beat Dances with Wolves at the Oscars. Listen to Alex & Julio drop some hard truths about Marty’s so-called masterpiece as we close the Mount Rushmore arc!TIMELINE00:01:16 Goodfellas00:12:10 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about GOODFELLAS? Check ou...
2023-02-211h 03
The Contrarians173 - Pt. 2 - Labor Day (RT)Okay, seriously, Jason Reitman… what happened? You may like LABOR DAY, you may hate LABOR DAY, but either way you can’t argue that it’s a puzzling career move from the man who brought us Thank You For Smoking, Juno, Up in the Air, and Young Adult. In this Real Talk segment, listen to Alex & Julio try to figure out how Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin ended up in a trashy romance novel and even dare to brainstorm an alternate, more satisfying, version of the story.TIMELINE00:00:42 Now on Patreon00:08:43 Real Talk...
2023-02-1456 min
The Contrarians173 - Pt. 1 - Labor Day (CC)Kate Winslet specializes in playing women who fall in love truly, madly, deeply, and quickly. That can sometimes turn off critics and audiences, as was the case with the underrated LABOR DAY a.k.a. Jason Reitman’s Most Honest Movie. Listen to Alex & Julio as they allow unfiltered romance to pierce their defenses and discuss Josh Brolin’s raw sex appeal, the aphrodisiac qualities of peach pie, and other things you may learn about in prison.TIMELINE00:01:16 Labor Day00:15:17 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about LABOR DAY...
2023-02-1459 min
The ContrariansBonus! - Pt. 1 - Pretty Persuasion (CC)The best type of filmmaking is that which pushes boundaries. Filmmaking that tells the stories most people are afraid to tell. And, unfortunately, critics and audiences often punish these daring projects - like when they stamped a 33% rotten Tomatometer score on PRETTY PERSUASION. Listen to Alex & Julio as they try to rescue what might be the best Evan Rachel Wood vehicle from obscurity. Also: did 2005 try to warn us about James Woods?TIMELINE00:01:16 Pretty Persuasion00:11:01 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about PRETTY PERSUASION? Check out the Real...
2023-02-0359 min
The Contrarians172 - Pt. 2 - Being John Malkovich (RT)It’s fascinating that we can look back at BEING JOHN MALKOVICH and - love it or hate it - we can probably claim it’s Charlie Kaufman’s most accessible movie. But does that make it good? Alex & Julio discuss what works and what doesn’t in Kaufman and Spike Jonze’s first film, while recounting their own past experiences with this 1999 acid trip. And is it Cameron Diaz’s best performance?TIMELINE00:00:50 Now on Patreon00:11:25 Real Talk01:01:25 The Future & Perennial Plugs- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CON...
2023-01-231h 05
The Contrarians172 - Pt. 1 - Being John Malkovich (CC)“Malkovich Malkovich Malkovich? Malkovich Malkovich. MALKOVICH!” - Apparently, that was enough to get you a Best Original Screenplay nomination at the 2000 Oscars. But how does BEING JOHN MALKOVICH look more than two decades later, when we are overly familiar with Spike Jonze and Charlie Kaufman’s quirks and mannerisms? Listen to Alex & Julio as they push down on every bit of nonsense in the film, from monkey flashbacks to inexplicable mythology.TIMELINE00:01:16 Being John Malkovich00:18:50 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about BEING JOHN MALKOVICH? Check out the Real T...
2023-01-231h 09
The Contrarians171 - Pt. 1 - The Bone Collector (CC)In a way, David Fincher’s SE7EN ruined it for R-rated thrillers going forward. How else can we explain the negative reception to this early Denzel Washington / Angelina Jolie team-up, but by assuming people felt it wasn’t nihilistic enough? Listen to Alex & Julio as they come to the defense of THE BONE COLLECTOR, a movie that’s not afraid of injecting a little romance in the middle of a horrifying serial killer investigation. Also: Luis Guzman and Ed O’Neill jump in to supply comic relief charisma. What a delight.TIMELINE00:01:16 The Bone Collecto...
2023-01-1159 min
The ContrariansBonus! - Pt. 1 - Kin (CC)This is the world we live in now: where a sci-fi movie starring Zoë Kravitz and the older brother from Sing Street (A.K.A. the bad boyfriend from Midsommar) can’t make enough of a splash with critics. Not even the venerable presence of Dennis Quaid could save KIN from getting a rotten Tomatometer score, which is why Alex & Julio are going to defend it. Also, it’s a Patron Demand, so it’s not like The Contrarians have a choice.TIMELINE00:01:16 Kin00:15:20 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really...
2023-01-041h 04
The Contrarians170 - Pt. 2 - Nothing But Trouble (RT)Whether you love it or hate it, NOTHING BUT TROUBLE is sure to spark discussion. How exactly did something like this movie manage to make its way to theatrical screenings across the nation? Is this the reason Dan Aykroyd didn’t direct again? Did any of us actually like it? There may be a lot less disagreement among Alex, Julio, Ryan and Bartek than you’d expect!TIMELINE00:00:48 Now on Patreon00:07:23 Real Talk01:05:46 The Future & Perennial Plugs- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patr...
2022-12-221h 09
The Contrarians170 - Pt. 1 - Nothing But Trouble (CC)Society doesn’t do enough to celebrate unique voices. In fact, more often than not, they slap a 13% Tomatometer score on them. Listen to Alex & Julio as they welcome Ryan & Bartek (from Spit & Polish) back to the show so they can all defend Dan Aykroyd’s NOTHING BUT TROUBLE - a misunderstood comedy that deserves a second chance. Where else can you find Chevy Chase and Demi Moore entangled in a romance? Or John Candy playing a straight-laced cop AND his silent sister? And wait until you see Aykroyd himself…TIMELINE00:01:16 Nothing But Trouble00...
2022-12-221h 15
The Contrarians169 - Pt. 1 - Star Trek 2009 (CC)Fire everything!!! That was J.J. Abrams’ strategy when reimagining Star Trek for the Michael Bay generation and it worked. With a 94% Tomatometer score, the 2009 STAR TREK was a hit with critics and audiences alike… but at what cost? The Pint’s John Amenta joins Alex & Julio as they discuss what Trek lost when it became just another action movie where hot people shoot at each other.TIMELINE00:01:16 Star Trek00:19:11 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about STAR TREK (2009)? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed R...
2022-12-121h 17
The ContrariansBonus! - Pt. 2 - IO (RT)Okay, so IO may not be top-shelf sci-fi entertainment. But does that mean there is no value to it? Once we get to Real Talk, there’s worthy conversation to be had about the audience for this type of movie and the role Netflix plays in, perhaps, shaping the next generation of filmmakers. Also, Alex gets another chance to rail against the fading away of physical media, and that’s always fun.TIMELINE00:00:30 Now on Patreon00:07:57 Real Talk00:48:37 The Future & Perennial Plugs- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE...
2022-12-0254 min
The ContrariansBonus! - Pt. 1 - IO (CC)Yet another underappreciated gem from the Netflix Sci-Fi Originals factory, IO was met with a massive shrug from critics. Have we really lost the ability to enjoy anything that isn’t part of a billion-dollar franchise? What happened to giving a shot to the little medium-budget movies that could? Why wasn’t anyone more psyched about The Falcon teaming up with Jill Garvey from The Leftovers? Listen to Alex & Julio as they extol the virtues of this Netflix hidden treasure!TIMELINE00:01:16 IO00:14:05 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel abou...
2022-12-0244 min
The Contrarians168 - Pt. 2 - Grease 2 (RT)You can’t fully discuss GREASE 2 without going back to the first Grease - a movie tackled in this podcast long ago. It’s clear Em adores the sequel, but how does she feel about the original? And how does the OG Grease experience affect The Contrarians? Can the Verbal Diorama host’s enthusiasm for Michelle Pfeiffer’s musical debut rub off on Alex & Julio, or is it all a lost cause? The answers lie within this Real Talk segment!TIMELINE00:00:48 Now on Patreon00:07:47 Real Talk01:09:30 Verbal Diorama & Perennial Plugs- Int...
2022-11-231h 16
The Contrarians168 - Pt. 1 - Grease 2 (CC)So, what, you’re not allowed to make a GREASE movie unless you have John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John as the leads? GREASE 2 superfan Em (from the delightful Verbal Diorama podcast) joins Alex & Julio to extol the virtues of a sequel that’s waaaay better than its predecessor! If you’re looking for a show that celebrates Michelle Pfeiffer, Adrian Zmed and… well, sure, okay, Maxwell Caulfield too… you can stop because you’ve found it!TIMELINE00:01:16 Grease 200:14:05 Contrarians Corner- Interested In more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon...
2022-11-231h 04
The Contrarians167 - Pt. 2 - Warrior (RT)Can you follow every trope and still achieve transcendence? Or put in simpler terms: is WARRIOR better than ROCKY? We 100% go there, and many other MMA-related places, in this Real Talk installment - including a look at Tom Hardy’s unexpected real-life MMA exploits! Can Alex look past the inaccuracies in the depiction of one of his favorite sports? Can Julio look past the similarities to HERE COMES THE BOOM? The answers are all here!TIMELINE00:01:00 Now on Patreon00:09:03 Real Talk01:11:07 The Future & Perennial Plugs- Interested In more Co...
2022-11-131h 16
The Contrarians167 - Pt. 1 - Warrior (CC)Is there really no other way for two men to resolve their issues than pure violence? And if they must do so, would it be too much to ask not to have them do it in such a paint-by-the-numbers sports movie? WARRIOR managed to somehow dazzle critics into a fresh Tomatometer score, but does it actually offer anything worth talking about, besides its outdated ideas about masculinity? Listen to Alex & Julio as they pick apart Gavin O’Connor’s bloated celebration of MMA and fractured families!TIMELINE00:01:16 Warrior00:15:14 Contrarians Corner- Inte...
2022-11-131h 18
The Contrarians156 - Pt. 2 - Scream 2 (RT)Regardless of whether they think SCREAM 2 is a good movie (and a good sequel), can Alex forgive the fact that Julio can’t quote the original SCREAM page & verse? That might be the real conflict in this Real Talk segment. But also: is this a Kevin Williamson movie directed by Wes Craven, or a Wes Craven movie written by Kevin Williamson? And can we complain about SCREAM 5 spoilers when we drop SCREAM 3 spoilers in this episode?TIMELINE00:01:04 Patreon & Livestream for the Cure00:10:13 Real Talk01:01:40 The Future & Perennial Plugs- In...
2022-05-211h 08
Just Like That!Episode 57: UFC 262 Olivera vs Chandler Preview and Picks. Plus: UFC on ESPN 24 Recap, Zhang is shook, Canelo cannot lose, Cowboy is cooked and Phil Hawes hair is falling outMMA take of the Week
Recap UFC on ESPN 24
Isn't He Awesome / Weekly Callout
Preview and Picks for UFC 262: Olivera vs Chandler
...Here we go!
2021-05-121h 16
Revolution Baseball PodcastEpisode #17: Ben PollardThis is a must watch episode.
In this episode Coach Olivera interviews Ben Pollard currently with FCA and a former Strength and Conditioning Coach at the collegiate level. We dive into FCA as well as talk at length over Strength and Conditioning programs for High School Athletes. To watch the full episode you can go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzOjcgv4MaMtzQkt0puycXQ and find it there.
2021-03-1627 minRevolution Baseball PodcastRevolution Baseball Podcast: Roger B. Brown TournamentIn this episode coach Olivera shows a little of the Roger B. Brown tournament and shares what it is about. You can watch at https://youtu.be/ypT3klAsAIw
2021-03-0207 minRevolution Baseball PodcastRevolution Baseball Podcast: Stanley StubbsIn this episode Coach Olivera interviews Stanley Stubbs from Rust College in Holy Springs, MS. Stubbs has won several Coach of the year awards with the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and is currently an Associate Major League Scout for the Washington Nationals as well as the Associate Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach at Rust an HBCU in Mississippi.
In this episode we look at the difference in scouting for the University and scouting for the Major League level.
2021-02-1431 minRevolution Baseball PodcastRevolution Baseball Podcast: Jim "The Rookie" MorrisIn this episode Coach Olivera interviews former big leaguer Jim "The Rookie" Morris.
Jim dives into his book "Dream Makers" and shares a little of his journey to the bigs and then life after.
He then answers questions from coaches which include questions like:
What did you think when you mysteriously saw your velocity mysteriously increase?
What should a throwing schedule look like for a High School pitcher?
What motivation did you have to keep going to the MLB level?
Does seeing faster velo in BP help the player to slow the game down?
W...
2021-02-1138 minRevolution Baseball PodcastRevolution Baseball Podcast: Del Leonard JonesDel Leonard Jones is a collegiate and high school official, who offers a different perspective. He is also the author of At The Bat: The Strikeout That Shamed America. This book is currently ranked among the top 10 Goodreads of American Baseball Novels. Listen as Mr. Jones shares his historical knowledge of the game, and insight from a sports journalist point of view, as well as how officiators, coaches and players should remember professionalism on the field of play.
2021-02-0540 minRevolution Baseball PodcastRevolution Baseball Podcast: Team Line Up Card and Post Game Report CardIn this episode Coach Olivera talks about his line up card and dugout communication as well as his post game report card. These are good because they communicate in game expectations in black in white. If you would like one of these send an email to revolutionbaseballpodcast@yahoo.com.
2021-02-0222 min
Revolution Baseball PodcastRevolution Baseball Podcast: Bullpen and Game Communication ChartIn this episode Coach Olivera shares a bullpen template that can be transferred into games successfully.
2021-01-2810 min
Revolution Baseball PodcastRevolution Baseball Podcast: Practice PlanIn this episode coach Olivera goes over his practice plan and offers it to anyone wanting it. Just send an email to revolutionbaseballpodcast@yahoo.com.
Good luck this Season.
2021-01-2123 min
Revolution Baseball PodcastRevolution Baseball Podcast: Jeff Frye with She Gone NationListen to this episode with Jeff Frye as we talk about hitting and the recurring theme you will hear from him over and over again is approach. He also answers questions submitted from coaches and certifies me to be a She Gone Nation hitting guru. This was a fun interview with a pro. Enjoy!
2021-01-1920 min
2021-01-1900 min
Revolution Baseball PodcastRevolution Baseball Podcast: ABCA TakeawaysThoughts, likes and dislikes, and takeaways from the ABCA conference.
We would have been in DC, and it was probably a godsend that we weren't there.
Likes: Accessibility to any and all courses at any given time. Same with Vendors.
Dislikes: I had issues being able to watch and listen on my phone. Missed comradely, felt bad about vendors, also did not like all the day to day interruptions from not being present at the conference.
Takeaways:
Catching with Coach Stricklin: Writing their in-game and mid inning pop times on t...
2021-01-1518 min
Revolution Baseball PodcastRevolution Baseball Podcast: Eps. 7 Base-runningNotes:
Looking forward to growing this podcast and also the 2021 ABCA convention.
In this episode we discuss base running. Where is base running in my practice and why. We also talk about what it is that we do.
We go into base-running right after dynamic warm up during practices so they aren't wasting any time just doing sprints in the OF before they throw.
4 stations:
1. home to fist (bunting or hit & run), 2. 1st to 2nd (stealing or hit & run reads), 3. 2nd to 3rd (reading and moving on the bunt or r...
2021-01-0615 min
Revolution Baseball PodcastRevolution Baseball Podcast: JJ Munoz Prestonwood Pitching Coach 12/16/2020Listen to this podcast as JJ walks us through his life. From high school dropout to the limelight of the pros, from homelessness to becoming the pitching coach at one of the better schools in the State of Texas. As you hear him share his testimony, you will see how God has weaved his redemption, and his blessings in this coach's life. Coach Munoz is he only coach endorsed by Dr. Daniel Stokes of Scottish Rite Orthopedics in Frisco Tx. In this interview he talks about how he works the bullpen and helps the kids to translate it onto...
2020-12-291h 21Revolution Baseball PodcastDirt Circuit Drills Part 2 (Catcher Drills)Episode 5: Dirt Circuit Drills (Catcher) Intro:
There are 5 drills that I have my catchers work on to hone their skills. You can choose to have them do one of these drills on a daily basis, or you can do 2-3 in that 20 min time period designated for the Dirt Circuit Drills. And whatever they are strongest in can be worked on the least.
The drills are:1. Blocking/footwork. 2. Receiving/framing. 3. Passed balls and Wild Pitches. 4. Runner on 1st/footwork to 2nd. 5. Pop Fly’s.
Blocking/Footwork:
Catchers Stance
Move in rectangular shape (left, right...
2020-12-1520 minRevolution Baseball PodcastDirt Circuit Drills for IF and OFIn this episode Coach Olivera talks about 4 infield drills to use for high fielding reps as well as 3 outfielding drills for high reps. He also talks about and directs you to his sources of information for these drills.
2020-12-0114 min
Revolution Baseball PodcastEpisode 3: Brantley Freeman Atlet SportsThis episode will probably be my favorite for a long time. It features Brantley Freeman, Co-Owner of Atlet Sports in Midlothian, TX. In it we discuss the common misconceptions of a High School hitter, and the progression that they take to fix his swing. We also discuss the Atlet training facility from it's founding to now, and how to make the most of your training.
2020-11-2432 min
Revolution Baseball PodcastArm care/Arm strength Episode twoIn this episode Coach Olivera goes into detail on how to carry out his throwing program and how to begin the programing phase after the guys are done with this 8 week process.
2020-11-1519 min
Revolution Baseball PodcastArm Care/Arm Strength Episode oneThis episode features the first part of Coach Olivera's Arm Care Throwing program designed to strengthen the arm and help the athlete enter into the Spring Season in mid season form when it comes to conditioning, strength, health and throwing.
2020-11-0921 min
Mario Olivera - Digital Selection RadioshowMario Olivera / Digital Selection Episodio #70E70 T09 Grabado en Diciembre 2014
01.Vincenzo - The Vanishing Years [Anjunadeep]
03.HVOB - Window (Acid Pauli Remix) [Stil vor Talent]
03.Billy Alex - Natural Disaster (Dio S Remix) [Stellar Fountain]
04.Plagz - Darkam (Luke Warren Remix) [Evoked Recordings]
05.Andre Sobota - Fallout (Marcelo Vasami Remix) [Kyubu Records]
06.Paul Hazendonk, Noraj Cue - Canyon (Omid 16B Vocal Mix) [Manual MusiC]
07.Paride Saraceni - Dissolute (Original Mix) [Snatch! Records]
08.Magnetic Brothers - Act to the Right (Silinder Remix) [Movement Recordings]
09.Jay Haze, Jordy Lockruf - Peru Berlin Connection (Original Mix) [Soul Clap Records]
10.Sahar Z and Guy Mantzur - Sliding Doors [Lost...
2020-04-201h 26
Mario Olivera - Digital Selection RadioshowMario Olivera / Digital Selection Episodio #7501.Julian Rodriguez & White Resonance - Remember That Night (Subandrio Remix)
02.Bijan, Virtual V - Le Voyage (Original Mix)
03.Damian Mazzeo - Recollections (Li-Polymer Remix)
04.Mou.- Light Weather (Ewan Rill Remix)
05.Cristian R & Kasall - Feeling for The Soul (Original Mix)
06.Guy Mantzur & Sahar Z - Our Foggy Trips (Robert Babicz Remix)
07.Brian Cid - Moonside Riddles (Original Mix)
08.Hot Since 82 & Habischman - Leave Me (Dubfire Playa Remix)
09.Soulwerk - Spiritcatcher (Stas Drive Remix)
10.Alex Vidal - Endless Road (Magnetic Brothers Remix)
11.Aman Anand - Call The Turbulence (Original Mix)
12.Kastis Torrau & Arnas D - Eye (Desaturate 'Tunnel Vision' Remix)
13...
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Mario Olivera - Digital Selection RadioshowMario Olivera / Digital Selection Episodio #7601.Datametrik - Neon (Original Mix)
02.Jon Charnis & Hands Free - Leviathan
03.Uvo - Until The End (Navid Mehr Remix)
04.ARTBAT, YanQ - Walking (Third Son Remix)
05.Boss Axis - Third Lake (Formel Remix)
06.Scotty.A - Valle De La Luna (Original Mix)
07.Ed Ed - Monti (Original Mix)
08.Khen - Secret Shining (Original Mix)
09.Mauro Rodriguez - Digito (Original Mix)
10.Daniel Trim - O Day (Marc Poppcke Remix)
11.dPen - One Fine Day (Silinder Remix)
12.Monojoke - A Better Place (Simos Tagias Remix)
13.Miguel Bastida - Soul Reactions (Gorge s Summer Rework)
14.D-Nox, Victor Ruiz - Music Feat. Beckers & Alex...
2020-04-191h 52
JazzTK PodcastJazzTK Podcast 123 - Michael OliveraEn el programa de hoy entrevistamos al baterista cubano Michael Olivera, que nos trae su álbum Ashé.
Disfruta del Jazz con JazzTK.com
2016-06-231h 05
Earth to HumansEOC 070: Alex Olivera Explains How Government Corruption is Stalling Efforts to Save the VaquitaEpisode Summary: Today on the show we are featuring a conversation with Alex Olivera from the Center for Biological Diversity. Alex has been doing research on several of the government... Read more » The post EOC 070: Alex Olivera Explains How Government Corruption is Stalling Efforts to Save the Vaquita appeared first on Wild Lens. Join private conversations with top authors and access exclusive bonus content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Get full access to Earth to Humans Podcast's Substack at earthtohumanspodcast.substack.com/subscribe
2016-05-1836 min