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Force FiveTop 5 Book to Film Adaptations w/ Podcaster Ryan Luis RodriguezThis Week on the Force Five Podcast:Host Jason Kleeberg is joined by podcaster Ryan Luis Rodriguez, host of both the One Track Mind and Reels of Justice podcasts to talk about some of their favorite book-to-film adaptations of all time.PatreonHead to https://www.patreon.com/forcefive to access older episodes, reviews, giveaways and talk flicks with me!Connect with Ryan Luis RodriguezTo listen to One Track Mind, use this link: https://podfollow.com/1431611476To listen to Reels of Justice, use this link: https...
2025-09-081h 09
Piecing It Together PodcastEddington (Featuring Ryan Luis Rodriguez)On the 469th episode of Piecing It Together, Ryan Luis Rodriguez joins me to talk about Eddington. Ari Aster's pandemic dark comedy is unsurprisingly polarizing, but we both loved it. Puzzle pieces include No Country For Old Men, Nashville, Eyes Wide Shut and First Reformed.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Eddington and the movies we discuss!Written by Ari AsterDirected by Ari AsterStarring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Luke Grimes, Austin Butler, Emma StoneA24Ryan Luis Rodriguez is a po...
2025-08-2238 min
Men of SteelEpisode 150 - Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story with Ryan Luis RodriguezOn this heartfelt installment of Men of Steel, Case and Jmike are joined by Ryan Luis Rodriguez (One Track Mind, Reels of Justice) to discuss the powerful documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. We reflect on Reeve’s legacy as both a performer and a real-life hero, unpack the emotional depth of the film, and celebrate the enduring impact of the Man of Steel. #ChristopherReeve #Superman #SuperManDocumentary #MenOfSteelPod #ReelsOfJustice #OneTrackMind Find Ryan at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-track-mind-with-ryan-luis-rodriguez/id1431611476 and https://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Overview Episode 150 of the Men of St...
2025-08-011h 00Men of SteelEpisode 150 - Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story with Ryan Luis RodriguezOn this heartfelt installment of Men of Steel, Case and Jmike are joined by Ryan Luis Rodriguez (One Track Mind, Reels of Justice) to discuss the powerful documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. We reflect on Reeve’s legacy as both a performer and a real-life hero, unpack the emotional depth of the film, and celebrate the enduring impact of the Man of Steel. #ChristopherReeve #Superman #SuperManDocumentary #MenOfSteelPod #ReelsOfJustice #OneTrackMind Find Ryan at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-track-mind-with-ryan-luis-rodriguez/id1431611476 and https://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Overview Episode 150 of the Men of St...
2025-08-011h 00
Greatest Movie Of All-TimeThe Night of the Hunter (1955) ft. Ryan Luis RodriguezDana and Tom with returning guest, Ryan Luis Rodriguez (Host of One Track Mind, Co-Host of Reels of Justice Podcast) discuss The Night of the Hunter (1955), celebrating its 70th anniversary: directed by Charles Laughton, written by James Agee, cinematography by Stanley Cortez, music by Walter Schumann, starring Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, and Peter Graves.Plot Summary: The Night of the Hunter is a suspenseful drama about a dangerous man (Robert Mitchum) posing as a preacher. Set during the Great Depression, the story follows Harry Powell, a charismatic and unsettling figure who travels the countryside, claiming t...
2025-07-301h 52
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#074: Battle Beyond the Stars with Ryan from the New World Pictures PodcastFor our seventy-fourth episode, it’s a lovely occasion as we’re joined by a fellow Ryan (Ryan Hive Rise!), host of the New World Pictures Podcast, for a discussion of Roger Corman and John Sayles’s audio commentary for their 1980 cult classic “Battle Beyond the Stars”. There’s so much to cover, what with the mothership with literal bosoms, spaceships unfortunately emblazoned with Confederate flags, stealing equally from the Stars (both Wars and Trek), exactly how much work James Cameron did as the art director, reusing music and visual effects for countless films the Corman way, and so much more. ...
2025-06-1046 min
Tumbleweeds and TV CowboysEpisode 15: The Furies w/ Ryan Luis RodriguezRyan Luis Rodriguez from the One Track Mind and Reels of Justice podcasts joins me to discuss Anthony Mann's The Furies. Follow One Track Mind: Twitter: https://x.com/onetrackmindpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/1trackmindpodcast/Bluesky: @onetrackmind.bsky.socialFollow Reels of Justice: Twitter: https://x.com/ReelsOfJusticeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelsofjustice/Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tumbleweedsandtvcowboys/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tumbleweedsandtvcowboysLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/TumbleweedsTV/X: https://x.com/TumbleweedTVpod
2025-05-1342 min
Franchise Detours‘The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear’ (feat. Ryan Luis Rodriguez of One Track Mind)The chaos continues on Franchise Detours as Leslie Nielsen’s bumbling Frank Drebin returns for more slapstick mayhem in 1991’s The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear. Ryan Luis Rodriguez of One Track Mind — inaugural member of the Franchise Detours five-timers club — returns to tackle this comedy sequel. But does director David Zucker retain the deadpan humor that made the first film such a classic? Robert and Ryan explore Drebin’s evolution as a comedic force, the film’s razor-sharp jabs at politics and energy policy (yes, really), and how the Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker team doubled down on sight gags and...
2025-05-0853 min
You're Missing Out: A National Film Registry PodcastTouch of Evil (1958) w/ Ryan Luis Rodriguez“He was some kind of a man. What does it matter what you say about people?” – Touch of Evil (1958)This week, we’re crossing into the shadowy borderlands of noir with special guest Ryan Luis Rodriguez to unpack Orson Welles’ Touch of Evil. From its legendary opening tracking shot to Welles’ haunting turn as the corrupt Hank Quinlan, the film stands as a dark, complex swan song to the classic noir era.Together, we explore the film’s bold visual language, its controversial casting choices, and the fascinating story behind the restored cut that finally honored Welles...
2025-05-081h 44
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis RodriguezOTM #069: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring with Ryan Luis RodriguezFor our sixty-ninth episode (nice), join new host Ben Haslar for a discussion of the audio commentary for Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” Trilogy, specifically the first installment, “The Fellowship of the Ring”, with special guest Ryan Luis Rodriguez (“Reels of Justice” podcast). If any of this sounds unusual, please note the release date. Ben’s Recommendations: Universal Monsters Collection (1931-1956), and “Daimajin” Trilogy (1966), and “Zatoichi the Blind Swordsman” (1962-1973) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpo...
2025-04-0147 min
Greatest Movie Of All-TimeErin Brockovich (2000) ft. Ryan Luis RodriguezDana and Tom with returning guest, Ryan Luis Rodriguez (host and creator of One Track Mind podcast, and co-host of Reels of Justice) discuss Erin Brockovich (2000) for its 25th anniversary: directed by Steven Soderbergh, written by Susannah Grant, cinematography by Ed Lachman, music Thomas Newman, starring Julia Robert, Albert Finney, and Aaron Eckhart.Plot Summary: Erin Brockovich is a biographical drama starring Julia Roberts as the titular character, a struggling single mother who stumbles upon a major environmental scandal. Working at a small law firm, Erin discovers that Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) has been contaminating...
2025-03-121h 11
Talking PondoTalking Pondo: Starlet and Where'd You Go Bernadette with Ryan Luis RodriguezSend us a textIn this episode, Ryan Luis Rodriguez (from Reels of Justice) joins the podcast. Ryan brings along the movie Starlet, while Marty and Clif give Ryan the movie Where'd You Go Bernadette to watch. Support the showFind our films here: The Love Song of William H Shaw Revenge of Zoe Writing Fren-ZeeMaking Pondo on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087139659233X (formerly Twitter):@MakingPondoInstagram:
2025-03-1056 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#066: Matinee with Tim MatherFor our sixty-sixth episode, we’re joined by Tim Mather (VHS Gore Store) for a discussion of critics (and one Ryan Luis Rodriguez’s heroes) Drew McWeeny and Eric Vespe’s audio commentary for the legendary Joe Dante’s unsung 1993 masterpiece “Matinee”. Amongst the things discussed: the irreplaceable magic of 35mm, the imposing nature of John Sayles, a love of “The Last Drive-In”, nostalgic looks at “Famous Monsters of Filmland”, the adorable hucksterism of William Castle, the ‘90s attempt to reboot the Universal Monsters, where you may be able to locate “The Movie Orgy”, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “R...
2025-02-1853 min
Culture ElixirWolf Man (2025) Review | Horrifying and Tragic
Wolf Man (2025) Review | Horrifying and Tragic
#wolfman #wolfmanmovie #horror
We discuss the film 'Wolf Man' and our thoughts on the latest film that gives the Universal classic a contemporary twist.
"Golden Globe nominee Christopher Abbott (Poor Things, It Comes at Night) stars as Blake, a San Francisco husband and father, who inherits his remote childhood home in rural Oregon after his own father vanishes and is presumed dead. With his marriage to his high-powered wife, Charlotte (Emmy winner Julia Garner; Ozark, Inventing Anna), fraying, Blake persuades Charlotte to take a break from the city and visit the property with...
2025-01-2008 min
The Rub and Tubs Podcast#45 - CFP Semis Review and Natty PreviewEpisode 45.
The natty is here! This week, Luis, Ryan, and Cole reflect on the two exciting CFP semifinal games between Penn State, Notre Dame, Texas, and Ohio State. With the National Championship in one week, the boys also preview the chip game and make their official picks for the game. Will Ohio State or Notre Dame return to the pinnacle of the sport and win the inaugural 12 team playoff?
2025-01-131h 09The Rub and Tubs Podcast#44 - CFP Seeding ReactionsEpisode 44.
Luis, Cole, and Ryan react to the official 12-team CFP bracket seeding. From Arizona St. getting the 4 seed to Alabama being left out for SMU, tune in to hear the boys' reactions!
2024-12-101h 10The Rub and Tubs Podcast#43 - Ohio State. Miami. Clemson. Texas A&M....WUT HAPPENDUHEpisode 43.
Famous Longhorn fan and Aggie Alum, Ryan Dudney, joins the crew to recap Texas' big win at Texas A&M. The boys also discuss Ryan Day's 4th straight loss to Michigan, Miami and Clemson losing ground in the CFP race, and look ahead to conference championship weekend.
2024-12-021h 02The Rub and Tubs Podcast#42 - The Race for the CFPEpisode 42.
Luis, Cole, Chase, and Ryan go over the latest weekend of college football.
TCU's race for the Poptart Bowl, Texas A&M's loss to Auburn, OU's mauling of Alabama, Ohio State exposing Indiana, Notre Dame slapping Army in the face, and much more!
2024-11-261h 09
Reels of JusticeROJ-424: “The People vs. Cat’s Eye" with Jason Dietz and Ryan HudsonThe claws come out this week when Jason Dietz and Ryan Hudson (“Desert of the Reel Podcast”) contend for the more purr-fect story in the 1985 anthology film “Cat’s Eye.” *** “Quitters, Inc.”: Jason Dietz. “The Ledge”: Dylan J. Schlender. “General”: Ryan Hudson. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.What did you think of the verdict?
2024-11-2159 minThe Rub and Tubs Podcast#40 - Quinn Sewers Plumbing Co.Episode 40.
The boys are once again joined by the wanna be freshman sensation, Ryan Williams to talk a loaded week of college football. An upset in Austin has Quinn Sewers thinking about his future in the plumbing industry and Indiana is... really good?
2024-10-2251 minThe Rub and Tubs Podcast#39 - The Real Ryan WilliamsEpisode 39.
The boys are once again joined by star freshman WR at Alabama, Ryan Williams. The lads reflect on the Red River Game, Lincoln Riley and USC collapsing against Penn State, and the Ohio State v Oregon game......MINNESOTA
2024-10-161h 15
Franchise Detours'Rocky IV' (feat. Ryan Luis Rodriguez of One Track Mind)If Rocky III marks the promise of how the franchise could grow beyond the championship belt, then the next film arguably shows its limitations. With star Sylvester Stallone again serving as writer and director, Rocky IV sees the iconic cinematic hero facing his most devastating blow yet, sending him all the way to Russia to represent his country on a quest for vengeance. Ryan Luis Rodriguez of One Track Mind joins us to discuss 1985's Rocky IV, a film that remains the biggest worldwide box office hit in the Rocky/Creed franchise. We'll discuss why the film is the most d...
2024-09-131h 13The Rub and Tubs Podcast#36 - WE ARE BACK: S2 DEBUTEpisode 36, the boys are back and joined by coach Jimothy Firmshaft aka Ryan to discuss this year's start to the college football season.
In our highly anticipated return to discussing ball, we discuss Notre Dame's huge upset at the hands of Northern Illinois, Texas' clobbering of Michigan, and Colorado getting exposed by Nebraska.
2024-09-101h 14
Greatest Movie Of All-TimeMonty Python's Life of Brian (1979) ft. Heather Stewart and Ryan Luis RodriguezDana and Tom with new guests Heather Stewart (@heatherjstewart) and Ryan Luis Rodriguez (One Track Mind podcast, Reels of Justice podcast) discuss the religious comedy, Life of Brian (1979): directed by Terry Jones, written by Monty Python, starring Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, and Eric Idle.Plot Summary: Ah, splendid! Picture this, if you will: the bustling streets of ancient Judea, a land rife with political turmoil, religious fervor, and the occasional stoning. Into this chaos, on the very same night as a certain well-known savior, is born a rather unremarkable chap named Brian Cohen.
2024-08-212h 12
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#053: The Monster Squad with Robert Yaniz Jr.For our fifty-third episode, we’re joined by friend of the show Robert Yaniz Jr. (Crooked Table, “Franchise Detours” podcast) for a discussion of the audio commentary for Fred Dekker’s 1987 Universal Monsters remix (but for kids!) “The Monster Squad”. One thing those Universal Monsters movies never dared to show though? Wolf Man’s got nards.Ryan’s Recommendations: “The Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954), “An American Werewolf in London” (1981), and “Contagion” (2011)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcastTheme Music by: Bildsch...
2024-08-2041 minReels of JusticeROJ-410: “Moonlight vs. Aftersun" with Ryan VerrillThe court has a coming of “rage” this week when Ryan Verrill (“The Disc-Connected” Podcast/”The Physical Media Advocate” Magazine) advocates physically and verbally for 2022’s “Aftersun” over 2016’s “Moonlight.” *** “Moonlight”: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. “Aftersun": Ryan Verrill. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.What did you think of the verdict?
2024-08-151h 04
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#052: Cannibal! The Musical with Nicki from Trivial TheaterFor our fifty-second episode, we’re joined by friend of the show Nicki from Trivial Theater on YouTube for a discussion of the chaotic inebriated commentary for “South Park” creator Trey Parker’s Troma-tastic directorial debut: 1993’s “Cannibal! The Musical”. The sky is blue and all the leaves are green/The sun’s as warm as a baked potato/We think we know precisely what we mean/When we say it’s a shpadoinkle podcast!Ryan’s Recommendations: “Orgazmo” (1997), “South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut” (1999), and “Team America: World Police” (2004)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patre...
2024-08-0643 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#051: Child's Play with Jason SotoFor our fifty-first episode, podcast emperor Jason Soto (Rabbit Hole Podcasts) joins the show for a discussion of the original Chuck with whom you won’t want to f**k: 1988’s “Child’s Play”, as told through series creator Don Mancini’s commentary. Does this franchise deserve to be seven films deep? Just how integral to its success is Brad Dourif? How did they make the leap to television? There’s a lot to address and we do our best.Ryan’s Recommendations: “Psycho II” (1983), “Fright Night” (1985), and “The Lego Movie” (2014)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every epis...
2024-07-2341 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#050: Batman (1966) with Case AikenWe did it! We reached fifty episodes! We’re officially a toddler in podcast years! For this episode, friend of the show Case Aiken (“Men of Steel”, “Another Pass”) returns to discuss the commentary for the 1966 “Batman” feature film, as told by stars Adam West and Burt Ward. Is bombing ducks instead of nuns ethical? Did you realize the villains were featured in bizarre tilted frames because they’re *crooked*? What is the connection between Batman ’66 and the serials of the ‘40s? All these questions will be answered and more.Ryan’s Recommendations: “The American Friend” (1977), “Paris, Texas” (1984), and “Repo Man” (1984)
2024-07-0943 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#049: Weird: The Al Yankovic Story with Lauren RobinsonFor our forty-ninth episode, friend of the show Lauren Robinson (“Beer’d Al” podcast) makes technically her first appearance to discuss the 2022 “Weird Al” “biopic” “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”. Lotta quotation marks there. How long was Conan O’Brien actually on set? Did Al really acquire his iconic accordion from a door-to-door salesman? Just how good is Evan Rachel Wood as Madonna? Does Emo Phillips as Salvador Dali steal the whole show? The answers to those questions and more await!Ryan’s Recommendations: “JFK” (1991), “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind” (2002), and “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” (2016)For exclusive bonus content and ea...
2024-06-2543 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#048: Tucker: The Man and His Dream with Mike WhiteFor our forty-eighth episode, Mike White (“The Projection Booth” podcast) returns for a movie discussion of Francis Ford Coppola’s unheralded 1988 triumph “Tucker: The Man and His Dream”. Despite what you have been led to believe, it’s not really about cars. We discuss Coppola’s desire to do something interesting with his wealth, how George Lucas bailed his mentor out after a decade of flops, why Martin Landau was robbed of an Academy Award nomination at the least, Coppola’s failure to secure Frank Capra as an executive producer, and so much more.Ryan’s Recommendations: “The Godfather” (1972), “...
2024-06-1141 minYou're Missing Out: A National Film Registry PodcastThe Bank Dick (1940) w/ Ryan Luis Rodriguez"Don't be a luddy-duddy! Don't be a mooncalf! Don't be a jabbernowl! You're not those, are you?" Ryan Luis Rodriguez (One Track Mind, Reels of Justice) joins the show once again, this time to tackle the tastefully tawdry comedy of the inimitable inebriate known as W.C. Fields in his 1940 absurdist masterpiece, The Bank Dick. Hosts:Michael NataleTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Tom LorenzoTwitterInstagramLetterboxd Producer:Kyle...
2024-05-301h 52
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#047: Batman Forever with Mike NataleFor our forty-seventh episode, friend of the show Mike Natale (“You’re Missing Out” podcast) returns for a movie deeply important to your wonky yet affable host: Joel Schumacher’s inaugural outing with the Dark Knight, 1995’s “Batman Forever”. Were Val Kilmer’s lips born to play Batman? Does the franchise need to be liberated from big-boy mentality? Will this host almost forget to even mention that Jim Carrey is in the film? Listen to find out!Ryan’s Recommendations: “Batman” (1966), “Superman: The Animated Series” (1996-2000), and “The Batman” (2022)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Pat...
2024-05-2850 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#046: Scream with Kandice MartellaroFor our forty-sixth episode, we’re joined by writer/comedian Kandice Martellaro (“Hanging with Doctor Z”) for a discussion of Wes Craven’s 1996 iconic slasher satire “Scream”. How up-to-date are fax machines? Did the MPAA veto a glimpse of intestines? How do you make Drew Barrymore cry? All of these questions and more are answered!Ryan’s Recommendations: “Destry Rides Again” (1939), “My Darling Clementine” (1946), and “The Gunfighter” (1950)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcastTheme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com...
2024-05-1438 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#045: Zodiac with Ben HaslarFor our forty-fifth episode, friend of the show Ben Haslar (Reels of Justice) returns to discuss the audio commentaries for David Fincher’s magnum opus: 2007’s “Zodiac”. Would the Zodiac Killer be as infamous if he didn’t write letters? Is the climactic basement sequence a bridge too far? Is Jake Gyllenhaal playing Fincher in “Spider-Man: Far from Home”? The answers to these questions and more (or at least speculation) await!Ryan’s Recommendations: “The Game” (1997), “The Social Network” (2010), and “Gone Girl” (2014)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: h...
2024-04-3042 min
The Disc ConnectedInterview with Ryan Luis Rodrigues from the One Track Mind Podcast and Reels of Justice Podcast!Ryan Luis Rodriguez stopped by to discuss his work on One Track Mind and Reels of Justice! For viewers of this channel, I will especially recommend One Track Mind as the show covers a commentary track on every single episode! Hope you enjoy!-Subscribe to One Track Mind here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-track-mind-with-ryan-luis-rodriguez/id1431611476Subscribe to Reels of Justice here: https://reelsofjustice.buzzsprout.com/One Track Mind Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcastOne Track Mind on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thecoolnesschroniclesOne Track Mind on Twitter: https://twitter...
2024-04-3048 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#044: First Man with JD DuranFor our forty-fourth episode, we’re joined by JD Duran (InSession Film) for a discussion of Damien Chazelle’s audio commentary for his greatest film, 2018’s Neil Armstrong kinda-biopic “First Man”. Hope you like the moon, because most of the episode concerns the epic Apollo 11 IMAX sequence.Ryan’s Recommendations: “For All Mankind” (1989), “Eraserhead” (1977), “Wild at Heart” (1990), and “Lost Highway” (1997)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcastTheme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker. Support the Show.
2024-04-1645 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#043: Looper with Nick EmelFor our forty-third episode, we’re joined by Nick Emel (“10ish” podcast) for a discussion of Rian Johnson’s audio commentary for his stunningly original 2012 science-fiction masterpiece “Looper”. Green milk and J.J. Abrams’ fondness for lens flares may make up a great deal of the episode.Ryan’s Recommendations: “Brick” (2005), “Star Wars: Episode VIII—The Last Jedi” (2017), and “Knives Out” (2019)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcastTheme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker. Support the Show.
2024-04-0239 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#042: The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension with Nicki from Trivial TheaterFor our forty-second episode, we’re joined by friend of the podcast Nicki, host of Trivial Theater on YouTube, for a discussion of the commentary track for the platonic ideal of an instant cult movie, 1984’s “The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension”. It’s one of the most genuinely original films ever made and we raise the most compelling question: what’s that watermelon doing there?Ryan’s Recommendations: “Night on Earth” (1991), “Dead Man” (1995), and “Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai” (1999)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an...
2024-03-1939 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#041: King Kong with Jordan MorrisOur forty-first episode is a special one, as we’re somehow joined by Jordan Morris (“Jordan, Jesse, Go” podcast, “Bubble”, “Youth Group”) for a discussion of the granddaddy of monster movies and the pinnacle of stop motion animation: 1933’s “King Kong”, as told by special effects wizard Ken Ralston and the legendary Ray Harryhausen (who did not work on this film, despite common misconceptions).Ryan’s Recommendations: “Dracula” (1931), “The Mummy” (1932), “The Invisible Man” (1933), and “The Wolf Man” (1941)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast
2024-03-0541 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#040: The Love Witch with Isabel TeranFor our fortieth episode, we’re joined by girlfriend of the podcast Isabel Teran for a belated Valentine’s Day discussion of Anna Biller’s singular 2016 classic “The Love Witch”. See? Love? Valentine’s? Witch? Prepare for more tarot card conversations than you could ever expect!Ryan’s Recommendations: “Solaris” (1972), “Mirror” (1975), and “Stalker” (1979)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcastTheme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker. Support the Show.
2024-02-2049 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#039: Snowpiercer with Dwight HurstFor our thirty-ninth episode, we’re joined by friend of the show Dwight Hurst (“Broken Brain” podcast) for a discussion of the critic commentary for Bong Joon-ho’s 2013 science-fiction allegory English language debut “Snowpiercer”!Ryan’s Recommendations: “Memories of Murder” (2003), “The Host” (2006), “Okja” (2017), and “Parasite” (2019)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcastTheme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker. Support the Show.
2024-02-0647 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#038: Tropic Thunder with Chris StachiwFor our thirty-eighth episode, we’re joined by Chris Stachiw (“The Kulturecast” podcast) for a discussion of Robert Downey Jr.’s in-character commentary for Ben Stiller’s epic 2008 cinematic satire “Tropic Thunder”!Ryan’s Recommendations: “Orphan Black” (2013-2017), “Fargo” (2014-), and “Loki” (2021-2023)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcastTheme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker. Support the Show.
2024-01-2341 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#037: After Hours with Ryan VerrillFor our thirty-seventh episode, we’re joined by friend of the show Ryan Verrill (Disc-Connected) for a discussion of the Criterion commentary for Marty Scorsese’s 1985 one-crazy-nightmare cult classic “After Hours”! That’s two Ryans for the price of none (because you’re not paying for this).Ryan’s Recommendations: “Images” (1972), “Nashville” (1975), “3 Women” (1977), and “Popeye” (1980)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcastTheme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker. Support the Show.
2024-01-0944 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#036: Fast Times at Ridgemont High with Galen HowardFor our thirty-sixth episode, we’re joined by actor Galen Howard (“The Book of Boba Fett”, “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”) for a discussion of the landmark 1982 teen comedy “Fast Times at Ridgemont High”, as told by screenwriter Cameron Crowe and director Amy Heckerling. We discuss thwarted X-ratings (and question whether or not Criterion restored “graphic” “aggressive” nudity), terrible impressions of David Lynch, Nicolas Cage hanging out in the background, even more iconic nudity concealed by VHS tracking, and so much more.Ryan’s Recommendations: “Videodrome” (1983), “Dead Ringers” (1988), “Crash” (1996), and “eXistenZ” (1999)For exclusive bonus content and early rele...
2023-12-1244 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#035: UHF with Michael Marquis AlbrightFor our thirty-fifth episode, friend of the show Michael Marquis Albright (Down in Front) joins us for a discussion of “Weird Al” Yankovic’s feature starring debut, 1989’s “UHF”! We discuss currently problematic co-stars, deleted homages to the Special Edition of “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”, mockingly singing along to the Orion Pictures logo, comparisons to “SCTV”, spending the closing credits reading negative reviews, and so much more.Ryan’s Recommendations: “The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp” (1943), “A Matter of Life and Death” (1946), “Black Narcissus” (1947), “The Red Shoes” (1948), and “The Tales of Hoffmann” (1951)For exclusive bonus content and early releases...
2023-11-2844 minPiecing It Together PodcastThe Creator (Featuring Ryan Luis Rodriguez)On the 337th episode of Piecing It Together, Ryan Luis Rodriguez joins me to talk about The Creator. This sci-fi from Gareth Edwards was heavily touted for its low price tag in an age of bloated blockbusters, but despite rave reviews, it kind of underperformed. Puzzle pieces include the Terminator series, Looper, Platoon and Alita Battle Angel.As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Creator and the movies we discuss!Written by Gareth EdwardsDirected by Gareth EdwardsStarring John David Washington, Allison Janney, Ken Watanabe, Gemma Chan, Madeline Yuna Voyles...
2023-11-1739 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#034: Donnie Darko (The Director's Cut) with Mike NataleOur thirty-fourth episode is our biggest thus far, as we’re joined by friend of the show Mike Natale (You’re Missing Out podcast) to discuss the audio commentary for the “Donnie Darko” director’s cut by director Richard Kelly and elsewhere director Kevin Smith. We touch upon additions that dumb down the entire proceedings, hyperbolic predictions that didn’t come to pass, unfortunate gay jokes right out of the gate on behalf of Smith, many unnecessary uses of the word “technology”, the rise and fall of Neill Blomkamp, and so much more.Ryan’s Recommendations: “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”...
2023-11-1451 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#033: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas with Isabel TeranFor our thirty-third episode, girlfriend of the show Isabel Teran (Hearsing Around podcast) joins us for a discussion of one of her favorite movies on the eve of its 30th anniversary: 1993’s Henry Selick’s “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”. We cover the holiday version of The Haunted Mansion, “sensual” puppets, using Burton’s head for a hockey puck, scented VHS clamshells, and so much more.Ryan’s Recommendations: “The Great Muppet Caper” (1982), “The Muppets Take Manhattan” (1984), “Muppets from Space” (1999), and “Muppets Most Wanted” (2014)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Off...
2023-10-3147 minThe Rub and Tubs Podcast#10 - The Curious Case of the Longhorn AggieEpisode 10.
A double guest special as Texas A&M graduates, Ryan and Colin, join the podcast. This week, Ryan explains his life as an aggie alum who roots for Texas as Cole licks his wounds after KU's upset win over Oklahoma. Colin is ready to kick Jimbo to the curb. Additionally, Chase is happy to see Luis join the Bruins family and Luis saves a neighbor from public embarrassment.
2023-10-301h 30
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#032: The Mummy with Ben HaslarFor our thirty-second episode, Ben Haslar (Reels of Justice) makes his long-awaited first appearance to discuss the Blu-ray audio commentaries for the 1999 Universal Monsters reboot “The Mummy”. We cover conversations sponsored by Hershey’s, nipple shields made visible in 4K, childhood (and current) crushes on Rachel Weisz, movies edited for airplanes, the VH1 version of “Showgirls”, and so much more.Ryan’s Recommendations: “Island of Lost Souls” (1932), “The Zodiac Killer” (1971), and “House” (1977)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcastTheme Music by: Bil...
2023-10-1742 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#031: Tenebrae with Jason ShawhanFor our thirty-first episode, Jason Shawhan (Fearless Pretender podcast) joins the show for a discussion of the commentary and 4K release of the outstanding 1982 Dario Argento giallo “Tenebrae”. We talk about Argento’s surprising narrative autocritique, a semi-futuristic Rome of empty spaces, unmotivated canine attacks, landmark crane shots, which closing credits work best, and so much more.Ryan’s Recommendations: “The Bird with the Crystal Plumage” (1970), “Deep Red” (1975), and “Suspiria” (1977)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcastTheme Music by: Bildschirm...
2023-10-0341 min
Franchise Detours'The Wolverine' (feat. Ryan Luis Rodriguez of One Track Mind)Hugh Jackman's Wolverine has always been a fan favorite. But X-Men Origins: Wolverine called into question whether the mutant hero would get the opportunity to carry more than a single solo film. Thankfully, Jackman's desire to take Logan to Japan paid off in the form of 2013's The Wolverine. Adapting one of the character's most popular storylines, the movie marks a departure from its predecessor, tying more closely in with X-Men: The Last Stand than the first Wolverine film. It also marks James Mangold's first time directing an X-Men movie, a decision which paid off remarkably years later. Ryan Luis R...
2023-09-291h 19
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#030: Rio Bravo with Billy Ray BrewtonFor our thirtieth episode, podcast superstar Billy Ray Brewton (The Incinerator, Movie Mixtapes, Center Clueless) joins the show for a discussion of the commentary and 4K release of Howard Hawks’ 1959 hangout western masterpiece “Rio Bravo”. We talk about Walter Brennan’s surprisingly storied award-winning career, John Wayne’s surprising tenderness, Dean Martin’s surprising range, and many other surprising things.Ryan’s Recommendations: “Shane” (1953), “Forty Guns” (1957), The Ranown Westerns (1957-1960), and “Buck and the Preacher” (1972)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast
2023-09-1941 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#029: Last Action Hero with Robert Yaniz Jr.For our twenty-ninth episode, friend of the show Robert Yaniz Jr. (Crooked Table) joins us for a discussion of John McTiernan’s newly-minted 1993 cult classic “Last Action Hero”, as told by McTiernan himself (kinda, you won’t hear any clips on this ep). There’s so much to delve into, from the director constantly apologizing to what happens when Arnold Schwarzenegger plays Hamlet to everyone’s favorite character: cartoon cat police officer Whiskers, and so much more.Ryan’s Recommendations: “The Lady Eve” (1941), “Sullivan’s Travels” (1941), and “The Palm Beach Story” (1942)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every epis...
2023-09-0541 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#028: Superman II (The Richard Donner Cut)Come, listeners of Jor-El, kneel before pod!For our twenty-eighth episode, it’s time for 1980’s “Superman II” but especially the 2006 revisionist Richard Donner Cut, as told by director Donner and screenwriter Tom Mankiewicz. We’ll compare and contrast both versions, ponder what the comic book movie landscape would look like had Donner realized his vision, reveal why the producers dumped scenes with Marlon Brando, discuss the ups and downs of shifts in tone, and so much more.Ryan’s Recommendations: “Pink Flamingos” (1972), “Female Trouble” (1974), and “Polyester” (1981)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join o...
2023-08-2237 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#027: SupermanFor our twenty-seventh episode, you will believe a podcast can fly with 1978’s “Superman”, as told by director Richard Donner and screenwriter Tom Mankiewicz. You’ll learn about the Big Blue Boy Scout’s long road to returning to the big screen, why Lex Luthor as a Bond villain cheapens the character, Ilya Salkind’s notorious behavior that resulted in a Screen Actors Guild clause, that time a dentist auditioned for the role of Clark Kent, and so much more.Ryan’s Recommendations: “A Fistful of Dollars” (1964), “For a Few Dollars More” (1965), “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” (1966), and “Once...
2023-08-0839 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#026: Cruising with Kayla from ScreenVomitFor our twenty-sixth episode, friend of the show and host of the ScreenVomit podcast Kayla stops by for a discussion of William Friedkin’s controversial 1980 thriller “Cruising”. We discuss queer representation in the ‘80s, 40 missing minutes of supposed hardcore footage, Friedkin’s commentary prowess, comparisons to “Basic Instinct”, something called Jockstrap Night, and much much more.Ryan’s Recommendations: “The French Connection” (1971), “Sorcerer” (1977), “To Live and Die in L.A.” (1985), and “The Exorcist III” (1990)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcastT...
2023-07-1851 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#025: Cloverfield with David RosenFor our twenty-fifth episode, David Rosen (Piecing It Together podcast) stops by for a discussion of Matt Reeves’ 2008 found footage creature feature “Cloverfield”. Learn about mystery boxes, secrecy so thick that actors thought they were auditioning for a different film, American Godzillas, sequels that don’t exist, and much much more.Ryan’s Recommendations: “Magnificent Obsession” (1954), “All That Heaven Allows” (1955), “Written on the Wind” (1956), and “Ali: Fear Eats the Soul” (1974)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcastTheme Music by: Bildschirm (bild...
2023-07-0444 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#024: Star Wars with Nathaniel JonssonFor our twenty-fourth episode, we’re joined by friend of the podcast Nathaniel Jonsson (At the Devil’s Ball podcast) for a discussion of the Blu-ray of a seismic cinematic event: George Lucas’s 1977 film “Star Wars”. Prepare for talk about who gets to shoot first, difficulty in trusting Lucas when it comes to the history of the franchise, and dewbacks. Lots of dewbacks.Ryan’s Recommendations: “THX 1138” (1971), “American Graffiti” (1973), and “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country” (1991)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrack...
2023-06-2044 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#023: Vidiots Foundation with Patty Polinger & Cathy TauberFor our twenty-third episode, we’re breaking tradition. June 1st saw the grand re-opening of So-Cal institution Vidiots video store and now movie theater in Eagle Rock, CA. As a bit of celebration, your wonky yet affable host invited the founders of Vidiots Foundation, Patty Polinger and Cathy Tauber, for a virtual discussion of physical media culture from the late-‘80s through the present day.Ryan’s Recommendations: “Irma Vep” (1996), “Carlos” (2010), “Clouds of Sils Maria” (2014), and “Personal Shopper” (2016)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com...
2023-06-0638 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#022: DogmaFour our twenty-second episode, we’re continuing with the oeuvre of Kevin Smith by chronicling Smith’s finest cinematic hour, 1999’s “Dogma”, as told by Smith himself, producer Scott Mosier, and actors Ben Affleck, Jason Lee, and Jason Mewes. Prepare for tales of supposedly abrasive leading ladies, the television-watching habits of all the commentators, whether getting lucky puts a director on their A-game, and how to be innocently irreverent in the face of death threats.Ryan’s Recommendations: “Sherlock Jr.” (1924), “The Cameraman” (1928), “Speedy” (1928), “Modern Times” (1936), and “The Wrong Trousers” (1993)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patre...
2023-05-2335 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#021: MallratsFor our twenty-first episode, we’re gonna party like it’s 1995. It’s about time we talk about a cult classic (obviously doesn’t happen a lot), so why not Kevin Smith’s follow-up to “Clerks”: “Mallrats”? That’s right, True Believers, we discuss ill-fated attempts to turn assault into comedy, trying to get ahead of “There’s Something About Mary”, the studio-mandated discouragement of potty mouth, and movies you should never watch with your mom, as told by Smith, producer Scott Mosier, and stars Jason Lee, Ben Affleck, and Jason Mewes.Ryan's Recommendations: “Metropolitan” (1990), “Barcelona” (1994), and “The Last Days of Disco” (1998)
2023-05-0930 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#020: True RomanceFor our twentieth episode, we continue with the year 1993 (I swear I didn’t plan this) with the only official Tony Scott/Quentin Tarantino collaboration: “True Romance”. We discuss baffling decisions on behalf of the MPAA, carnal intentions toward Elvis Presley, murder-happy consciences, and the infamous “Sicilian scene”, as told by Tarantino.Ryan's Recommendations: The “Street Fighter” Trilogy (1974), “Pulp Fiction” (1994), “Jackie Brown” (1997), and “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood” (2019)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcastTheme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.b...
2023-04-2635 min
Franchise Detours'Conquest of the Planet of the Apes' (feat. Ryan Luis Rodriguez of One Track Mind)Escape from the Planet of the Apes set the franchise off on a brand-new course. And the sequel -- released just over a year after its predecessor -- follows the ape Caesar (Roddy McDowall, as a new character) as he plays a pivotal role in humanity's downfall in Conquest of the Planet of the Apes. Ryan Luis Rodriguez of One Track Mind joins the show to discuss this 1972 edition of the long-running Planet of the Apes franchise. We'll discuss McDowall's ability to transform into an entirely new ape character, the movie's more on-the-nose than ever social commentary, and whether this...
2023-04-2147 min
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez#019: Dazed and ConfusedFor our nineteenth episode, we stick to the year 1993 with a true low-key hangout masterpiece: “Dazed and Confused”, as told by writer/director Richard Linklater. We discuss the harsh realities of selling out, frustrating corporate interference, a surprisingly double platinum soundtrack, and comparisons to the Charlie Brown cartoons.Ryan's Recommendations: “Before Sunrise” (1995), “Before Sunset” (2004), “Before Midnight” (2013), and “Everybody Wants Some!!” (2016)For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcastTheme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker. Support the Show.
2023-04-1130 min