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Forgotten Video Store"Fill My Stocking" with Bethany Carboneau, PhDStop me if this sounds familiar: A big-city career woman returns to her small hometown during the holidays, and her mom tries to set her up with a local guy. But this local guy has a big red coat and a long white beard and is hundreds of years old! Biomedical scientist Dr. Bethany Carboneau returns to the video store to examine the Hallmark Christmas romance "Fill My Stocking" in the season finale of "Forgotten Video Store!"
Episode artwork incorporates photography by Annie Spratt, Donna Spearman, JE Shoots, and Randy Fath.
2025-12-0834 min
Forgotten Video Store"Santa School" with Isabelle Carasso and Roger CarnowCould a scrawny, cabbage-soup-poor kid like Chandler Dimples ever make the Santa School soccer team? Will Candace Cane, the prettiest girl in school, ever notice him? Or will toxic mold claim his life and the lives and everyone he loves? Gorgeous young North Hollywooders Isabelle Carasso and Roger Carnow take a trip to the video store to rent the 1980s holiday favorite "Santa School!"
2025-12-0147 min
Forgotten Video Store"Already Told You Everything" with Matt PriceA private dick is tracking down a mystery dame, but every witness he interrogates claims they've already had this conversation. Is this detective just really forgetful? Emmy-winning writer Matt Price ("Regular Show") visits the Forgotten Video Store and rents the lost film noir masterpiece "Already Told You Everything." Happy Noir-vember to all!
Episode artwork incorporates photography from the New York Public Library and Nereid Ndreu. Show key art incorporates photography by Sean Benesh.
2025-11-2435 min
Forgotten Video Store"@cinemafoo" with Tido MaldonadoA regular dude who runs a movie meme instagram account gets in WAY TOO DEEP with some of Hollywood's most dangerous power players! St. Paul comedian Tido Maldonado takes a trip to the Forgotten Video Store to rent the ripped-from-the-headlines thriller "@cinemafoo."
2025-11-1729 min
Forgotten Video Store"DinoDoor" with Luke MatthewsWould a gradeschool outcast who's obsessed with dinosaurs fit in with... a group of dinosaurs??? Independent filmmaker Luke Matthews (writer/director of the new film "Tricks Can Go Wrong") takes a trip to the video store to rent the forgotten 1990s children's dinosaur fantasy adventure "DinoDoor"!
Episode artwork incorporates photography by Denny Muller, Engin Akyurt, and Leo Visions.
2025-11-1042 min
Forgotten Video Store"Billboard Lawyer Tournament" with Mike CelestinoYou know all those flashy billboards with the personal injury lawyers? One brave documentarian is going to find out who's the best billboard lawyer in all of Los Angeles!
2025-11-0342 min
Forgotten Video Store"Exterminator in Hell" with Sam RodriguezA 1980s New York punk finds himself in Hell, and LOVES IT! Returning champion Sam Rodriguez of the American Cinemateque takes another trip to the video store, and this time rents a diabolical creature feature featuring the Devil, monstrous bugs, and one of the best of the Hollywood Arquettes!
2025-10-2750 min
Forgotten Video Store"Zombabies" with Jason SteinThere's a new baby at the daycare, and this one's a little different! Jason Stein, host of the "Dads from the Crypt" podcast, takes a trip to the video store to rent the 1980s movie that addresses two things he's an expert in: parenthood and horror!
2025-10-2036 min
Forgotten Video Store"Friday the 13th the 13th" with Bethany Carboneau, PhDSlasher icon Jason Voorhees has been to Manhattan, Hell, Space, and even Freddy Krueger's Dream Realm. So where is there left for him to go, except THROUGH TIME? Biomedical scientist Dr. Bethany Carboneau swings by the video store to rent the long-lost 13th installment in the Friday the 13th saga!
2025-10-1340 min
Forgotten Video Store"You've Met Your Deductible" with Rentz LeinbachWhat if your insurance was so good that your doctor decided to do ALL the procedures on you? Portland musician Rentz Leinbach joins David at the video store to rent the 1980s body horror "You've Met Your Deductible." Welcome to Four Weeks of Spooks!
2025-10-0634 min
Forgotten Video Store"To Be Young Again" with Mike CelestinoHave you ever wanted to start all over again, as a baby with all the knowledge and skills of a full-grown adult? Entertainment news journalist Mike Celestino returns to the video store to rent the metaphysical mind-trip movie "To Be Young Again."
2025-09-2939 min
Forgotten Video Store"McTiernan" with Devin Das"Die Hard" meets "Predator" meets "The Hunt for Red October" meets "Ocean's Eleven" meets "8 1/2" meets "The Studio." Writer-producer-actor Devin Das joins David to rent and discuss the greatest action movie of all time!
2025-09-221h 00
Forgotten Video Store"Closet" with Cole GeryakWhat do our clothes get up to when we leave for the day? Cole Geryak (writer of Extinct Attractions) joins David to rent this bizarre animated adventure from the Weinstein Company.
2025-09-1543 min
Forgotten Video Store"You're Beautiful" with Monica ShererJames Blunt's hit song comes to vivid and sensual life! Writer-producer-actor-nicest person on earth Monica Sherer joins David to rent this English romantic drama/thriller/head-trip!
2025-09-0847 min
Forgotten Video Store"The Forbidden Download" with C.B. MullenThe 1990s internet was a spooky place! Actor and improv comedian C.B. Mullen joins David to rent the original screenlife movie, in which a teen boy accidentally downloads a secret message that sends him on a dangerous online quest.
2025-09-0148 min
Forgotten Video Store"Andy Gump" with Jihan BatumanA simpleminded southern man unwittingly influences American history, from the OJ case to COVID-19. Find out how "life is like an edible arrangement" as Milwaukee comedian Jihan Batuman joins David to rent this historical-revisionist piece of Americana.
2025-08-2536 min
Forgotten Video Store"S.S. Galileo" with Harley ScrogginsMeet the wacky creatures that inhabit Jupiter's moon Io as animator and children's book author/illustrator Harley Scroggins ("Little Monster Needs a Nap," "The House on Merryhill") joins David to rent this 1960s science fiction adventure! Space submarines! Volcanoes! A scientist chimpanzee!
2025-08-1842 min
Forgotten Video Store"It's Gonna Be Me" with Mike TurnerNSYNC's breakup, the wardrobe malfunction, the DUI: find out why none of it was Justin Timberlake's fault. Hollywood music supervisor Mike Turner joins David to rent the unreleased musician biopic about the man who brought sexy back.
2025-08-1146 min
Forgotten Video Store"Thunder Bookfair" with Luke ZwanzigerIt's the funnest day of the year in elementary school: Bookfair Day! But this is no normal bookfair. Portland filmmaker and comedian Luke Zwanziger joins David to rent this 80s kids' adventure!
2025-08-0453 min
Forgotten Video Store"Dewey Belong Together?" with Noboru ItoCould Jodie Foster's super librarian ever love Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's hulking security guard? Find out with David and his new friend Noboru Ito as they rent the 2002 romantic comedy "Dewey Belong Together?"
2025-07-2133 min
Forgotten Video Store"Kill Swarm" with Sam Rodriguez90s kids remember the killer bee panic. Relive the nightmare with David and his friend from the American Cinemateque, Sam Rodriguez, via the 1996 Fox TV movie "Kill Swarm."
2025-07-0756 min
Forgotten Video Store"Nursing Home Alone" with Ivory Floyd23 years after the events of "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," Kevin McCallister is back to settle some old scores. Superb TV writer Ivory Floyd ("Iyanu," "Kindergarten: The Musical," "Ada Twist: Scientist") joins David to rent the 2015 legacy sequel to a childhood Christmas favorite.
2025-06-2346 min
Who's the Bossk?Who's the Bossk? - Episode 230: Michael Clayton with David MurtoWho's the Bossk? - Episode 230: Michael Clayton with David Murto Date: June 11th, 2025 (recorded June 1st) Listen Topics Recurring guest David Murto (from the new podcast “Forgotten Video Store") joins "Who's the Bossk?" host Mike Celestino for another installment of “Mike & David Movie Club," in which we discuss the 2007 legal drama Michael Clayton starring George Clooney, Tilda Swinton, and Tom Wilkinson. This film was written and directed by Andor: A Star Wars Story creator and showrunner Tony Gilroy, and we talk about some common themes between the two projects and some of Gilroy’s other work in Hollywood.
2025-06-1154 min
Forgotten Video Store"The Hat Man" with Mike CelestinoEntertainment news journalist Mike Celestino joins David to rent the horrifyingly overlooked 2014 "teen" horror movie "The Hat Man." They learn about sleep paralysis and shadow people. Just try to guess who plays the titular demon.
2025-06-0941 minForgotten Video Store"Forgotten Video Store" TeaserWelcome to the Forgotten Video Store, North Hollywood's least popular rental spot.
2025-06-0301 min
Who's the Bossk?Who’s the Bossk? – Episode 220: 5th Anniversary Spectacular / High Fidelity with David MurtoWho's the Bossk? - Episode 220: 5th Anniversary Spectacular / High Fidelity with David Murto Date: February 21st, 2024 (recorded February 16th) Listen Topics Celebrate the 5th anniversary of "Who's the Bossk?" as regular guest David Murto and host Mike Celestino discuss the 2000 romantic dramedy High Fidelity, which costars comedic actor Jack Black, who infamously appeared in one of the most divisive episodes of The Mandalorian. Plus Mike makes three major announcements, David predicts the 2025 Oscar winners, and more! (Don't worry, you did not miss episode 219. It's coming next week for reasons I explain in this episode!) Subscribe iTunes Google Spotify
2025-02-211h 07
Who's the Bossk?Who’s the Bossk? – Episode 210: The Dark Mirror with David MurtoWho's the Bossk? - Episode 210: The Dark Mirror with David Murto Date: December 16th, 2024 (recorded December 8th) Listen Topics In the 11th installment of "Mike & David Movie Club," recurring guest David Murto joins "Who's the Bossk?" host Mike Celestino for a discussion of the 1946 film noir The Dark Mirror directed by Robert Siodmak, which shares a premise with Lucasfilm's 2024 Disney+ series Star Wars: The Acolyte. Subscribe iTunes Google Spotify
2024-12-1656 min
Who's the Bossk?Who’s the Bossk? – Episode 200: 2001: A Space Odyssey with Sam Rodriguez and David MurtoWho's the Bossk? - Episode 200: 2001: A Space Odyssey with Sam Rodriguez and David Murto Date: July 23rd, 2024 (recorded July 7th) Listen Topics First-time guest Sam Rodriguez (projectionist for the American Cinematheque in Los Angeles) joins regular guest David Murto and "Who's the Bossk?" host Mike Celestino for a discussion of director Stanley Kubrick's 1968 science-fiction masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey, as the 10th installment of the "Mike and David Movie Club." Subscribe iTunes Google Spotify
2024-07-231h 16
Who's the Bossk?Who’s the Bossk? – Episode 190: Battle Beyond the Stars / Space Raiders with David MurtoWho's the Bossk? - Episode 190: Battle Beyond the Stars / Space Raiders with David Murto Date: May the 4th, 2024 (recorded April 28th) Listen Topics May the 4th Be With You! It's time for "Mike and David Movie Club" #9 on "Who's the Bossk?" and this time around Mike has chosen a double feature of two early-80s low-budget Star Wars ripoff movies from B-movie mogul Roger Corman, entitled Battle Beyond the Stars and Space Raiders. Plus Mike answers the fifth and final round of "5 Star Wars Questions" and more! Subscribe iTunes Google Spotify
2024-05-0458 min
Who's the Bossk?Who’s the Bossk? – Episode 180: Little Shop of Horrors / Death at a Funeral with David MurtoWho's the Bossk? - Episode 180: Little Shop of Horrors / Death at a Funeral with David Murto Date: March 4th, 2024 (recorded March 3rd) Listen Topics It's the eighth installment of the regular "Who's the Bossk?" every-ten-episodes tradition "Mike and David Movie Club," and this time recurring guest David Murto and host Mike Celestino are discussing a double feature of fantastic Frank Oz-directed comedies: the beloved 1986 cult classic musical Little Shop of Horrors and the 2007 original British-cast version of Death at a Funeral. Plus we bid farewell to the voice of Salacious B. Crumb and more... Subscribe iTunes Google Spotify
2024-03-041h 07
Who's the Bossk?Who’s the Bossk? – Episode 170: The 7th Voyage of Sinbad with David MurtoWho's the Bossk? - Episode 170: The 7th Voyage of Sinbad with David Murto Date: September 25th, 2023 (recorded September 17th) Listen Topics "Mike and David Movie Club" continues as recurring guest David Murto returns to "Who's the Bossk?" to discuss the 1958 film The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, featuring stop-motion creature effects by Ray Harryhausen. This was the movie cited most as inspiring and influencing the visual-effects wizards at Lucasfilm's Industrial Light & Magic in the Disney+ documentary series Light & Magic. Subscribe iTunes Google Spotify
2023-09-2558 min
Who's the Bossk?Who’s the Bossk? – Episode 160: When Harry Met Sally… with David MurtoWho's the Bossk? - Episode 160: When Harry Met Sally... with David Murto Date: June 26th, 2023 (recorded June 25th) Listen Topics It's the sixth installment of the "Mike and David Movie Club" and this time we're talking about the 1989 Rob Reiner-directed romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally... which costars Princess Leia herself, Carrie Fisher, as Meg Ryan's best friend Marie. Plus this week's Star Wars headlines and more! Subscribe iTunes Google Spotify
2023-06-2653 min
Who's the Bossk?Who’s the Bossk? – Episode 145: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly with David MurtoWho's the Bossk? - Episode 145: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly with David Murto Date: March 20th, 2023 (recorded March 12th) Listen Topics In the fifth installment of "Mike and David Movie Club," recurring guest David Murto joins "Who's the Bossk?" host Mike Celestino for a discussion of Italian filmmaker Sergio Leone's "The Man with No Name" trilogy (and more specifically its final film The Good, the Bad and the Ugly) and its influence on the Star Wars franchise. Plus Mike answers Level 4 of The 5 Star Wars Questions, another round of "Always In Motion Is the Future," and more! Subscribe...
2023-03-201h 12
Who's the Bossk?Who’s the Bossk? – Episode 140: Kind Hearts and Coronets with David MurtoWho's the Bossk? - A Star Wars Podcast from Laughing Place #140: Kind Hearts and Coronets with David Murto Date: February 20th, 2023 (recorded February 19th) Listen Topics In the fourth installment of the "Mike and David Movie Club," recurring "Who's the Bossk?" guest David Murto joins host Mike Celestino for a discussion of the 1949 British comedy film Kind Hearts and Coronets, which costars Sir Alec Guinness (Obi-Wan Kenobi) in eight different roles-- all members of the same doomed family. Plus the debut of The 5 Star Wars Questions - Level 4 and more! Subscribe iTunes Google Spotify
2023-02-2059 min
Who's the Bossk?Who’s the Bossk? – Episode 130: Brick with David MurtoWho's the Bossk? - A Star Wars Podcast from Laughing Place #130: Brick with David Murto Date: November 21st, 2022 (recorded November 13th) Listen Topics In the third installment of "Mike and David Movie Club," recurring guest David Murto joins "Who's the Bossk?" host Mike Celestino for a discussion of Rian Johnson's (Star Wars: The Last Jedi) first film Brick starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt from 2006. Subscribe iTunes Google Spotify
2022-11-2156 min
Who's the Bossk?Who’s the Bossk? – Episode 120: The Hidden Fortress with David MurtoWho's the Bossk? - A Star Wars Podcast from Laughing Place #120: The Hidden Fortress with David Murto Date: September 16th, 2022 (recorded September 4th) Listen Topics "Mike and David Movie Club" continues as "Who's the Bossk?" host Mike Celestino and recurring guest David Murto discuss the 1958 Akira Kurosawa samurai film The Hidden Fortress, and why it is considered to be one of the movies most influential on George Lucas's Star Wars. Subscribe iTunes Google Spotify
2022-09-1654 min
Who's the Bossk?Who’s the Bossk? – Episode 110: Jaws with David MurtoWho's the Bossk? - A Star Wars Podcast from Laughing Place #110: Jaws with David Murto Date: July 4th, 2022 (recorded July 3rd) Listen Topics In the first installment of our new feature "Mike and David Movie Club" (in which the only criterion is being able to connect the movie back to the Star Wars franchise in some way), recurring guest David Murto joins "Who's the Bossk?" host Mike Celestino for a discussion of his favorite movie of all time: Steven Spielberg's 1975 blockbuster Jaws. Subscribe iTunes Google Spotify
2022-07-041h 12
Who's the Bossk?Who’s the Bossk? – Episode 100: May 100 Episodes Be With You with Bethany Carboneau and David MurtoWho's the Bossk? - A Star Wars Podcast from Laughing Place #100: May 100 Episodes Be With You with Bethany Carboneau and David Murto Date: May 4th, 2022 (recorded May 2nd) Listen Topics "Who's the Bossk?" celebrates its 100th episode by returning to its roots and having a fun chat about the future of Star Wars in host Mike Celestino's living room (AKA Echo Base) with recurring guest David Murto. Plus, David's wife Bethany Carboneau makes her first appearance on the show to answer the 5 Star Wars Questions, this week's Star Wars headlines, two surprise segments, and no less than three musical moments...
2022-05-041h 42
Who's the Bossk?Who’s the Bossk? – Episode 90: The Tribes of Tatooine with David MurtoWho's the Bossk? - A Star Wars Podcast from Laughing Place #90: The Tribes of Tatooine with David Murto Date: January 6th, 2021 (recorded January 5th) Listen Topics Recurring guest David Murto returns to "Who's the Bossk?" to discuss the second episode of the live-action Disney+ Star Wars series The Book of Boba Fett with host Mike Celestino and guest cohost Rebekah Moseley in another installment recorded live on the Laughing Place YouTube channel. Plus this week's Star Wars headlines and more! Subscribe iTunes Google Spotify
2022-01-061h 34
Who's the Bossk?Who’s the Bossk? – Episode 80: The Phantom Menace with David MurtoWho's the Bossk? - A Star Wars Podcast from Laughing Place #80: The Phantom Menace with David Murto Date: November 11th, 2021 (recorded November 8th) Listen Topics Recurring "Who's the Bossk?" guest David Murto joins host Mike Celestino for a discussion of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace as part of our yearlong Lucasfilm 50th anniversary retrospective. Plus, the final LEGO Masters interview from season 2 features the winning team of brothers Mark and Steven, this week's Star Wars headlines, and more! Subscribe iTunes Google Spotify
2021-11-111h 28
Who's the Bossk?Who’s the Bossk? – Episode 70: Tucker: The Man and His Dream with David MurtoWho's the Bossk? - A Star Wars Podcast from Laughing Place #70: Tucker: The Man and His Dream with David Murto Date: July 15th, 2021 (recorded July 11th) Listen Topics Recurring guest David Murto returns to "Who's the Bossk?" for a discussion of Francis Ford Coppola's 1988 biopic Tucker: The Man and His Dream starring Jeff Bridges as part of our yearlong Lucasfilm 50th anniversary retrospective. Plus this week's Star Wars headlines and more! Subscribe iTunes Google Spotify
2021-07-1547 min
Who's the Bossk?Who’s the Bossk? – Episode 60: Droids and Ewoks with David MurtoWho's the Bossk? - A Star Wars Podcast from Laughing Place #60: Droids and Ewoks with David Murto Date: May the 4th, 2021 (recorded May 2nd) Listen Topics Recurring guest David Murto returns to "Who's the Bossk?" to celebrate Star Wars Day 2021 (May the Fourth Be with You) and discuss the mid-80s Star Wars cartoon series Droids and Ewoks. Plus this week's Star Wars headlines and more! Subscribe iTunes Google Spotify
2021-05-041h 14
Who's the Bossk?Who’s the Bossk? – Episode 50: Kagemusha with David MurtoWho's the Bossk? - A Star Wars Podcast from Laughing Place #50: Kagemusha with David Murto Date: February 24th, 2021 (recorded February 18th) Listen Topics "Who's the Bossk?" celebrates its 50th episode with recurring guest David Murto and a discussion of the 1980 Akira Kurosawa film "Kagemusha," which George Lucas helped get funded for his filmmaking idol. Plus this week's Star Wars headlines and more. Subscribe iTunes Google Spotify
2021-02-241h 05
Who's the Bossk?Who’s the Bossk? – Episode 44: Season FinaleWho's the Bossk? - A Star Wars Podcast from Laughing Place #44: Season Finale with Guests Sarah Woloski, Richard Woloski, David Murto, Jeremiah Good, and Rebekah Moseley Date: December 22nd, 2020 (recorded live December 21st on the Laughing Place YouTube channel) Listen Topics Host Mike Celestino is joined by Laughing Place co-founder Rebekah Moseley, Florida correspondent Jeremiah Good, friend and "Who's the Bossk?" regular David Murto, and "Skywalking Through Neverland" hosts Sarah and Richard Woloski for the first season finale of the podcast, including a discussion of "The Mandalorian" Chapter 16, this week's Star Wars headlines, and more. Watch the live video broadcast...
2020-12-221h 51
Who's the Bossk?Who’s the Bossk? – Episode 40: Disney-Era Deleted Scenes with Guest David MurtoWho's the Bossk? - A Star Wars Podcast from Laughing Place #40: Disney-Era Deleted Scenes with Guest David Murto Date: November 25th, 2020 (wrap-around recorded November 24th, episode discussion recorded November 23rd) Listen Topics Host Mike Celestino welcomes back recurring guest David Murto to discuss the deleted scenes from the Disney era of Star Wars films. Plus, a discussion of the newest episode of "The Mandalorian" on Disney+. Subscribe iTunes Google Spotify
2020-11-252h 21Who's the Bossk?Who’s the Bossk? – Episode 30: Prequel Deleted Scenes with Guest David MurtoWho's the Bossk? - A Star Wars Podcast from Laughing Place #30: Prequel Deleted Scenes with Guest David Murto Date: September 16th, 2020 (recorded September 15th) Listen Topics Recurring guest David Murto returns for the 30th (and longest-ever) installment of "Who's the Bossk?" and joins host Mike Celestino in dissecting all the deleted scenes from the Star Wars prequel trilogy available on Disney+. Plus, this week's Star Wars headlines and more! Subscribe iTunes Google Spotify
2020-09-161h 30
Who's the Bossk?Who’s the Bossk? – Episode 10: Star Wars Fan Theories with Guest David MurtoWho's the Bossk? - A Star Wars Podcast from Laughing Place #10: Star Wars Fan Theories with Guest David Murto Date: April 22nd, 2020 (Recorded: April 21st, 2020) Listen Topics In this commemorative tenth episode of "Who's the Bossk?", Mike's very first guest David Murto returns to talk about a variety of Star Wars fan theories. Subscribe iTunes Google Spotify
2020-04-221h 15
Who's the Bossk?Who’s the Bossk? – Episode 1: The Past, Present and Future of Star Wars with Guest David MurtoWho's the Bossk? - A Star Wars Podcast from Laughing Place #1: The Past, Present and Future of Star Wars with guest David Murto Date: February 21st, 2020 (Recorded: February 13th, 2020) Listen Topics In this premiere pilot episode, host Mike Celestino is joined by Golden Raspberry Award recipient David Murto to discuss the recent history, ambitious present, and uncertain future of our favorite franchise set in A Galaxy Far, Far Away. Subscribe (coming soon to iTunes and Google)
2020-02-211h 08