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AfterthoughtsLate Spring (1949)We're not recording episodes as often as we used to, but Dixon saw this 1949 masterpiece from the great Yasujiro Ozu and just had to talk to somebody about it. Ryan and John come along for the ride and attempt to place Ozu in the broader context of post-war and modern day Japanese cinema.Have you seen Late Spring or other Ozu films? Let us know what you thought. Check our podcast page for ways to engage with us on social media. https://theafterpod.transistor.fm
2025-07-281h 15
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | The Boy and the Heron (2023), Eraserhead (1977), Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)Special guest Sean joins Dixon and John for one more go as we discuss another round of Recommends and/or Refutes! Sean, as a parent, subs in for Ryan bringing a family friendly mention in addition to The Boy and The Heron (2023), Dixon has David Lynch on the mind and revisits Eraserhead (1977) as a result, and John decided to join the theater going crowds and subject himself to Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005).
2025-06-011h 09
Action Shooting ShowPre-Stage Check ListPre-Stage Check List... how to set yourself up for success on a stage. As ROs we see a lot of people show up unprepared to be successful at a stage. This short breaks down Ryan's Pre-Stage process that helps him be prepared for anything a Stage could throw at him. If you have a different method or something you do that Ryan didn't mention, please share it in the comments!
2025-05-2905 minAction Shooting ShowBefore Shooting Competiton, Watch This Video!If you are thinking about getting into competitions shooting, you should watch this video. Ryan gives advice to new (and experienced) shooters on what to consider when buying new shooting gear.
2025-05-2909 min
AfterthoughtsHyperreal Short Film Festival (2024)On this special episode of Afterthoughts-- Dixon, Ryan, and John discuss a variety of short films they watched as part of a recent local Austin short film festival. Special thanks to Hyperreal Film Club, their volunteers, and the filmmakers who participated in the Film Fest --we promise to try and stay on topic as we discuss the shorts from this event.Even if you're not a resident of Austin, you too can follow these filmmakers' journeys and (potentially) see their shorts. Checkout the info below:Featured ShortsThe Event - Hugo De Sousa , Frank...
2025-05-071h 33
AfterthoughtsNosferatu the Vampyr (1979)With Robert Eggers's Nosferatu in theaters, Dixon thought it would only be fitting to revisit Werner Herzog's dream-like send up Nosferatu the Vampyr (1979). John and Ryan are along for the ride on this horse-drawn carriage. Once we get to Dracula's castle all bets are off --or is it Count Orlok's castle? Did you see Eggers's Nosferatu? Let us know what you thought. Check our podcast page for ways to engage with us on social media. https://theafterpod.transistor.fm
2025-01-081h 21
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | Holiday Inn (1942), Hallmark Christmas Movies, and The Silent Partner (1978)Ho ho ho! Join us for a merry Recommend or Refute Christmas Extravaganza! John reviews the Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire old Hollywood classic Holiday Inn (1942), Ryan takes us on a journey through the year in Hallmark and Hallmark-esque Christmas movies, and Dixon accidentally watches a thrilling Christmas heist movie called The Silent Partner (1978).
2024-12-3054 min
AfterthoughtsBlack Christmas (1974)Through some mail mix up this year, Creators & Guests
Michael Dixon - Host
John Garcia - Producer
Ryan King - Host
received a letter to Santa from some kid named Billy. It described the hardships Billy was going through. His family had just moved into a small rental unit above a Sorority house, and little Billy is having a tough time adjusting to his new downstairs neighbors. He even invited one of them up, but he suspects they aren't interested in being friends and just want to use his sister Agnus's rocking chair. Billy's only Christmas wish is...
2024-12-231h 02
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | Liar Liar (1997), I Confess (1953), John's 2024 Schlocktober ExtravaganzaIt's Recommend or Refute time! Ryan talks about Liar Liar (1997) and Jim Carrey's early career, Dixon reviews the underseen Alfred Hitchcock thriller I Confess (1953), and John takes us on a horrifying journey through his annual month of self-flagellation that he calls Schlocktober.
2024-12-1654 min
AfterthoughtsArcane (2021-2024) | Season 1On this episode of Afterthoughts, Ryan leads the crew through the first season of Arcane --a stylishly impressive steampunk fantasy series based on the Riot games property League of Legends. Do you have to love League of Legends to appreciate Arcane? Will Dixon ever remember Heimerdinger's name? What the hell is a rune? Will any of these questions be answered?
2024-12-091h 10
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | Riddle of Fire (2024), Take Care of Maya (2023), and Strange Darling (2024)It's another Recommend or Refute extravaganza! John geeks out on Vinegar Syndrome's first theatrical release Riddle of Fire (2024), Ryan talks about the tragic documentary Take Care of Maya (2023), and Dixon argues with John about the controversial new film Strange Darling (2024).
2024-11-251h 21
AfterthoughtsGladiator (2000)Dixon, Ryan, and John have decided to enter the cinematic colosseum of director Ridley Scott's Gladiator (2000) in an effort to reflect on the Academy Award winning feature before the sequel hits theaters this week. Are they not entertained?! Crouch down and grab some sand with us before diving into this one, we hope you'll give us a thumbs up once we're done.
2024-11-181h 21Action Shooting ShowEP:53 Dutch Run and Gun!?!Ryan has on competitor Jon and Match Director Thomas Ulwembu to talk about the only Run and Gun in Europe! Find out how Thomas puts on a not so traditional Run and Gun in a country not as gun friendly as America.
2024-11-1657 min
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | Puppet Master (1989), Megalopolis (2024), and Kneecap (2024)Join the Afterthoughts crew for our latest Recommend or Refute episode, where we each talk about something we watched on our own time and whether we would recommend or refute it. Ryan regales us with tales of his journey through the Puppet Master (1989) franchise, John discusses Francis Ford Coppola's long-awaited Megalopolis (2024), and Dixon breaks down the joyously anarchic Irish rap biopic Kneecap (2024).
2024-11-111h 29
AfterthoughtsThe Primevals (2023)On the cusp of spooky season's end, John brings a 30 year passion project to the table with The Primevals (2023). It's a love letter to the Ray Harryhausen era of cinema, when stop-motion dinosaurs ruled the world (of B-Movies) and --unfortunately for Ryan and Dixon-- it's also a Full Moon production. Join us for the unofficial Schlocktober main-line episode as we explore whether this time capsule film is a diamond in the rough or just a bottle cap in the dirt. Spoilers: it's a bedazzled bottle cap.
2024-11-021h 07
New EnlightenmentChallenging ideological monocultures on campus with Ryan StreeterIn this episode we are joined by Ryan Streeter, the Executive Director of the Civitas Institute at the University of Texas at Austin. The conversation explores the emergence of new schools of civic leadership in response to perceived ideological monocultures on university campuses, the importance of open inquiry and critical thinking in education, and the challenges of fostering economic dynamism in both the U.S. and the UK.
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2024-10-1459 minAction Shooting ShowEP:52 Legion Memorial Run and Gun 2024Mike and Ryan give an After Action Report on the 2024 Legion Memorial Run and Gun at Dead Zero Shooting Grounds.
#RnG #actionshooting #rangetime #Legion#LegionMemorial #runandgun #2gun
2024-10-011h 20
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | The School for Good and Evil (2022), The Hateful Eight: Black & White Edition (2015), Sphere (1998)Another recommend or refute coming at you! Ryan tells us the tale of his family pick The School for Good and Evil (2022). Dixon tells about how much he loves Sam Jackson's dingus (story) and the unique viewing experience he had with The Hateful Eight (2015). And John discovered the remains of Sphere (1998) at the bottom of a mental barrel and decided to hoist it up into the light for all to... acknowledge.
2024-09-281h 04Action Shooting ShowEP:49 Whiskey Hotel Team Ruck MatchMike and Ryan give an After Action Report on the Whiskey Hotel Team Ruck March. We talk about stages, the physical challenges, and general Match flavor.
#runandgun #dmr #actionshooting #ar15 #2gun
2024-09-251h 08Action Shooting ShowEP:48 Whiskey Hotel Team Ruck Gear Break Down.Ryan gives a break down of the different gear he used at the Team Ruck match as well why he chose that gear.
#RnG #actionshooting #dmr #riflematch
2024-09-2533 minAction Shooting ShowEP:47 Gun Run Land Nav Team Match 2024Ryan and Nick talk about the 2024 Team Land Nav Match put on by the Gun Run. We give an after action report, talk about some #RunandGun best practices, as well as techniques for successful #landnavigation
2024-09-251h 37
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger (2024), Blood Cult (1985), and Little Miss Sunshine (2006)On this episode of Recommend or Refute, Dixon brings Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger, a documentary that --despite his opinions of England-- has impressed him with its historic insights and its Scorsese affiliation. As far as you know, John brings the first horror movie "made for home video audiences" (as far as we know) with Blood Cult (1985). Ryan pushes us home as he talks about his family viewing of Little Miss Sunshine (2006). Get in the van, y'all, we're going off-roading for some of this episode, but by the end we'll be in California.
2024-09-161h 08
How We Heal with Ryan PinkNavigating the Challenges of a Business Breakup (Brian Dixon)Brian Dixon shares his story of a business breakup and the challenges that came with it. When his team's online business grew rapidly during Covid, the cracks in the foundation became apparent. Hoping to sell the company, the deal fell through, leading to disappointment and uncertainty for everyone. He shares how he decided to make an offer and take over the company himself, and the challenges that came up after that, including the departure of many of his team and staff.Despite these setbacks, Brian remained determined to keep the business afloat and provide for h...
2024-09-041h 00
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | Comin' At Ya! (1985), Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (2024), Fancy Dance (2024)On this episode of Recommend or Refute, John is Comin' At Ya (1985) with a 3D movie that is so pumped full of visual dimensions it might've forgotten about its character dimensions, Ryan catches us up on a new fantasy anime that reflects on an unconventional hero's journey with Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (2024), and Dixon continues the Lily Gladstone appreciation with Apple TV+'s latest film Fancy Dance (2024).
2024-09-0141 min
AfterthoughtsQuantum Cowboys (2024)Join Ryan, John, and Dixon as we attempt to piece together the multi-verse plot lines of this animated acid western.
2024-08-2458 min
AfterthoughtsHedwig and The Angry Inch (2001)We're riding the musical bandwagon now, following our recent episode on Encanto the Afterthoughts crew steps into a much more adult themed musical in the form of John Cameron Mitchell's intimate comedy musical Hedwig and The Angry Inch (2001). Much like Hedwig herself, this film discussion goes on a tour with several unexpected stops. Join Dixon, Ryan, and John as they reflect on Hedwig's approach to the musical and filmmaking, the culture it was released into, and its cultural significance now.
2024-08-101h 16
AfterthoughtsEncanto (2021)On this very family-friendly episode of Afterthoughts, Ryan's daughter Ella joins the usual crew to share her disdain for Encanto (2021). Will the entire table be down on Disney or is there a faint flicker of favoritism burning in this discussion? It would take a miracle to sway Dixon's feelings on Lin Manuel Miranda, but this might be the episode to do it. Tune in for a swear-free exercise in personal restraint as we pull the door open to reveal what power the casita has given us.
2024-08-041h 26
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | Dangerous Game (1993), Seconds (1966), Inside Out 2 (2024)Welcome to the latest episode of Recommend or Refute! Join us as John unpacks Abel Ferrara's Dangerous Game (1993) starring Harvey Keitel and Madonna, Dixon breaks down the trippy John Frankenheimer sci-fi classic Seconds (1966) starring Rock Hudson, and Ryan talks through the new Pixar movie Inside Out 2 (2024).
2024-07-2645 min
AfterthoughtsKinds of Kindness (2024)On this two-person episode of Afterthoughts, John and Dixon record an extended discussion of Kinds of Kindness (2024). Originally it was planned to be a Recommend or Refute entry, but with the amount of thoughts we had after seeing the film merited something more. Love it or hate it, join John and Dixon for a recap and discussion on the latest film from writer/director Yorgos Lanthimos. If you have Afterthoughts of your own, send them our way. You can find all the ways to reach us at theafterpod.transistor.fm
2024-07-161h 14
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | Explorers (1985), Stand By Me (1986), The Invention of Lying (2000), and Nothing But a Man (1964)On this episode of Recommend or Refute, Ryan sneaks in a twofer with his tribute watches of the River Phoenix vehicles Explorers (1985) and Stand By Me (1986), John tells us all about The Invention of Lying (2009) but will he tell the truth when it comes to recommending or refuting it? Finally, Dixon closes out the discussion by talking about Nothing But a Man (1964).
2024-07-0855 min
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | Buck and The Preacher (1972), Madame Web (2024), Atlas (2024)On our 100th episode of Afterthoughts, Ryan and John celebrate by bringing a bunch of questions and complaints to the table regarding Netflix's top 2 films of May: Madame Web (2024) and Atlas (2024). But do the two trash fiends bring recommendations with them? Is Dixon the only hope to bring classy and cultured content with Sidney Poitier's directorial debut Buck and The Preacher (1972)? Is that a rhetorical question? Even if it is, you should tune in for the takes and take away some new films to see, avoid, or wish you could unsee.
2024-06-231h 18
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | Thank You Very Much (2023), Spy x Family: Code White (2024), Kuroneko (1968)This episode isn't a hoax or a prank, it's just a regular Recommend or Refute episode. Why would we open with that? Well, when John brings Thank You Very Much (2023), a biographical documentary about Andy Kaufman, we feel obligated to emphasize that we aren't trying to fool anyone with the rest of our picks. Sure, Ryan did bring something called Spy x Family: Code White (2024), and that reads like a math problem, but we assure you its very real and so is his take on the feature. Meanwhile, Dixon is keeping it Criterion by telling us about the spirits an...
2024-06-0847 min
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | All The President's Men (1976), Late Night With The Devil (2023), Satan's Guide to The Bible (2023)On this episode of Recommend or Refute, Dixon brings up All The President's Men (1976) and we lament the devolution of journalistic integrity. John talks pseudo-70s aesthetic with the David Dastmalchian led horror movie Late Night With The Devil (2023). And Ryan talks about his time sitting in a Sunday School of alternative biblical perspective with Satan's Guide to The Bible (2023). Could this episode have the controversial makings of an Afterthought-gate scandal?!
2024-05-251h 05
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | Wonka (2023), Civil War (2024), Saving Private Ryan (1998)This is a Recommend or Refute with plenty of tangents. Prepare yourself to wade through the quagmire of mixed feelings as Ryan whips up a special chocolate covered condemnation of the latest Charlie & The Chocolate Factory film companion with Wonka (2023). Dixon talks about Civil War (2024), not actual Civil War though. John leads the crew on an expedition to secure the hottest takes and anti-war diatribes from Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan (1998).
2024-05-111h 31
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | This Place Rules (2022), Dune (1984), SXSW 2024 Top PicksOn this episode of Recommend or Refute, Ryan brings us a feature length dose of Andrew Callaghan's gonzo journalism with the Max exclusive documentary This Place Rules (2022), John takes the Dune Part 2's success as motivation to snort a rail of spice from the studio-interfered, audience-panned interpretation Dune (1984), and Dixon rounds everything out with some choice picks from the recent film festival side of SXSW 2024.
2024-04-131h 10
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | The Eight Mountains (2022), Maburoshi (2023), G-Force (2009)Join the usual Afterthoughts crew as they share another sampling of drastically different films. Dixon takes us for a hike into The Eight Mountains (2022), giving just enough of a glimpse into why its one of his recent favorite films. Ryan tells us about his recent attempt to dumpster dive in the Netflix backlog and the resulting discovery of Maburoshi (2023). And John harkens back to his high school days of working in a theater as he recalls the reasons he regrets avoiding Hoyt Yeatman's Guinea Pig espionage/action adventure film G-Force (2009).
2024-03-3048 min
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957), Talk to Me (2022), Furry Vengeance (2010)Another RoR is here and we're proud to serve up another set of eclectic offerings spanning sci-fi, horror, and something that's labeled "comedy". Dixon tells us why size does matter with his review of The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957), John shakes hands with horror trope refreshed for a new generation as he talks to us about Talk to Me (2022), and Ryan regrets letting his family decide his film fate with his recap of the Brendan Frazer comedy Furry Vengeance (2010).
2024-03-161h 16
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | Action Jackson (1988), Outlaw Johnny Black (2023), The Delinquents (2023)On this episode of Recommend or Refute, Ryan pays tribute to the late Carl Weathers by bringing Action Jackson (1985) to the episode. John finally follows up that Black Dynamite episode we posted by talking about his experience with Michael Jai White's latest homage to Black Cinema: Outlaw Johnny Black (2023). And Dixon takes a film trip to Argentina to see how they do heist films with the The Delinquents (2023). Plus a bonus tangent about streaming services that quickly devolves into old men yelling at clouds!
2024-03-0159 min
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | Baby Face (1933), The Marvel Infinity Saga (2008-2019), Inherent Vice (2014)It's time for the roundtable roundup known as Recommend or Refute. Jump back to the 1930s as Dixon talks about the impressively risqué, precode film Baby Face (1933). Get carried away in a signature rant about The Infinity Saga (2008-2019) with Ryan. And to cap it all off, take a toke of foggy thoughts from John's recent viewing of Inherent Vice (2014). Tune to find out what John's Owen Wilson impression sounds like.
2024-02-1647 min
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | Timebomb Y2K (2023), Twisted Metal (2023), Menus-Plaisirs - Les Troisgros (2023)On this very 2023 edition of Recommend or Refute, Ryan rags on the overblown Y2K crisis with Timebomb Y2K (2023), John shifts into drive and off-roads his way through the new Twisted Metal (2023) series, and Dixon talks about the 4 hours of life he and John spent sitting in the corner of the 3-Star Michelin restaurant of Frederick Wiseman's Menus-Plaisirs - Les Troisgros (2023).
2024-02-0257 min
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | You Can't Take It With You (1938), Pleasantville (1998), Family Switch (2023)On this completely unscripted episode of Recommend or Refute, Dixon brings a Frank Capra comedy You Can't Take It With You (1938) that you actually can take with you in digital or blu ray form. John talks about the well-intentioned, but weirdly muddled allegory of Pleasantville (1998), and Ryan is starts the year off right with a movie the whole family can watch (entertainment not guaranteed) as he shares his experience with the Freaky Friday spiritual successor Family Switch (2023).
2024-01-191h 03
Action Shooting ShowEP 43:Our Perfect Rifle Build?We get together and talk about what rifle we would build and why? Mike and Ryan talk about a General Purpose Rifle and Mark builds his perfect 3 Gun Rifle.
#GPrifle #recce #gamergun #ar15 #uspsa #biathlon #rng #runandgun #gunrun #generalpurposerifle
2024-01-051h 14
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | D.A.R.Y.L. (1985), Dream Scenario (2023), The Air Bud Legacy (1995-Present Day)On this episode of Recommend or Refute, the Afterthoughts crew forgoes Holiday recommendations (those are yet to come) in favor of a semi-conventional episode. John's excited to introduce you to his new friend D.A.R.Y.L. (1985) and tell you about another 1980s family movie that's not really for kids, Dixon grabs a night cap in preparation to share his thoughts on Nic Cage's latest performance in Dream Scenario (2023), and Ryan tests the limits of our format as he attempts to cram Air Bud (1997) and 8 other Air Bud Entertainment related features into this episode --WE WON'T LET HIM...
2023-12-251h 09
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | His Girl Friday (1940), Honorable Men (2004), Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix (2023)On this round of Recommend or Refute, we've got another eclectic sampling for your consideration. Dixon talks journalism and classic Hollywood with His Girl Friday (1940), John is #SorryNotSorry for bringing a narcissistically made piece of indie schlock known as Honorable Men (2004), and Ryan brings another animated limited series about cyberpunk dystopia in the form of Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix (2023).
2023-12-0952 min
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023), The Simpsons Movie (2007), Cade: The Tortured Crossing (2023)This week on Recommend or Refute, Ryan follows up on our Scott Pilgrim episode and dives into the new Netflix series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023), Dixon gets uncharacteristically nostalgic talking about The Simpsons Movie (2007), and John scrapes the bottom of the trash heap with Neil Breen's latest dumpster fire Cade: The Tortured Crossing (2023).
2023-12-021h 18
AfterthoughtsHowl's Moving Castle (2004)With the impending release of Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and The Heron (2023), we've decided to kick off a short series of anime film discussions to ready ourselves for the visual feast Studio Ghibli is sure to serve up. What better way to start that than with a Hayao Miyazaki joint? Join Dixon, Ryan, and John as journey into the waste and the war-torn lands of Howl's Moving Castle (2004) to discuss and discover the motifs and meaning in this fantastical love story. What's up with the wizard war? Does a pretty girl's heart just taste better than other hearts? Why...
2023-11-281h 15
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | The Marvels (2023), Once Within a Time (2023), Kanehsatake (1993), In the Mouth of Madness (1995)We're talkin' about some shiny new movies this week. Ryan breaks down the latest and greatest comic book green screen extravaganza with The Marvels (2023), Dixon struggles to articulate the emotional experience of Godfrey Reggio's new film Once Within a Time (2023), and John double dips with the heartbreaking documentary Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance (1993) and the John Carpenter horror film In the Mouth of Madness (1995).
2023-11-241h 09
AfterthoughtsBeyond the Infinite Two Minutes (2020)Travel forward one hour, eight minutes, and fifteen seconds with the Afterthoughts crew as Dixon, Ryan, and John discuss Beyond The Infinite Two Minutes (2020). Aside from this film being a charming, grounded, and oddly cohesive story about time travel --Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes (2020) is also our first ever Listener Request episode. We're excited to set our vocal time dilation devices (microphones) opposite of each other and see what topics our future and past selves interweave. You have two options, give this episode a listen or risk a time paradox and a subsequent run in with the time police. W...
2023-11-211h 08
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | Deathrow Game Show (1987), TMNT: Mutant Mayhem (2023), Fingernails (2023), and AFFHot off the heels of Schlocktober and the Austin Film Festival, the Afterthoughts crew is bringing a balanced mix of recommends and refutes to the table. John talks the end of Schlocktober with Deathrow Gameshow (1987), Ryan has a radical time talking about the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated movie, and Dixon brings an Austin Film Festival pick. Plus some bonus recommends from the Austin Film Festival selection.
2023-11-1750 min
Action Shooting ShowGuardian 2023 After Action ReportMike and Ryan do an After Action Report on the 2023 Guardian Run and Gun in Kentucky
#biathlon #runandgun #guardianrun #centerfirebiathlon #ar15 #runngun #firearmstraining #gunrun
2023-11-151h 03
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | Rage of Vengeance (1993), Trick 'r Treat (2007), Psycho (1960)Join the Afterthoughts crew for another round of Recommend or Refute. On the third and final 2023 Spooky Season edition, John brings us another Schlocktober entry with the redundantly titled Rage of Vengeance (1993). Ryan goes door to door with the horror anthology Trick 'r Treat (2007). And Dixon counter acts the schlock with Hitchcock as he pulls back the shower curtain on the classic horror thriller Psycho (1960). Are these all delicious films to add to your bag? Or is someone (*cough* John *cough*) handing out rotten apples?
2023-10-2850 min
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | Haunted Mansion (2023), Audrey Rose (1976), Cape Fear (1962), Top Dog (1995)The spooky season continues with more terrifying recommendations and refutations! Join John as he tries to keep loose cannons Ryan and Dixon in line. How many movies are those two maverick renegades going to sneak into this round of rapid fire reviews? Well if you read the title you already know there are four titles on the table, but the crew is hell bent on smuggling in tangential titles leading up to John's Schlocktober pick of the week. Don't hesitate to bring the hammer down on this episode, you just might find something new that's gonna shoot right to...
2023-10-2046 min
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | Schlock, The Conjuring, and 1984We're back at it again. John embarks upon the pointless annual journey he calls Schlocktober with the movie that started it all: John Landis' directorial debut Schlock (1973). Ryan tackles another horror franchise with The Conjuring (2013), and Dixon probably gets a little too political with his discussion of Michael Radford's adaptation of the dystopian George Orwell novel 1984 (1984). Dixon is patiently awaiting his banishment from the internet while John and Ryan quietly talk to potential replacements. If you'd like to join the Afterthoughts team and don't hold any currently objectionable views, please contact us on Twitter @theafterpod.
2023-10-131h 10
AfterthoughtsThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)It's Spooky Season and on this episode we rev up the horror factor with Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974). Does this horror darling deserve the acclaim and infamy, as well as the various disappointing follow-ups? Hop in a van with Dixon, Ryan, and John as they discuss which 25 year old "teenager" annoys them the most (it's Franklin), what meanings could be instilled in the slaughterhouse subtext of the script, and the sequel's hard tonal pivot, among other things.
2023-10-111h 15
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | Beauty and the Beast, The Amityville Horror, and One PieceIt's that time of the week when we recommend or refute things. Dixon fawns over the original live action Beauty and the Beast (1946) and compares it to the modern Disney versions. John breaks down the 70s classic The Amityville Horror (1979), and Ryan's back on his anime shit with One Piece (2023).
2023-09-221h 00
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | Mobile Suit Gundam, M*A*S*H, and Crayon Shin ShanIt's an anime-heavy Recommend or Refute this week. Ryan breaks down the laboriously titled Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury (2022), Dixon discusses the Robert Altman comedy classic M*A*S*H (1970), and John talks about the American dub of the Japanese anime Kureyon Shin-chan (2006).
2023-09-1543 min
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | 2010: The Year We Make Contact, Hook, and Showing UpWe've got the whole crew back in the studio this week. John breaks down 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984), the overlooked sequel to Kubrick's groundbreaking masterpiece. Ryan revisits a controversial childhood movie with Steven Spielberg's Hook (1991), and Dixon Kelly Reichardt's latest indie dramedy Showing Up (2023).
2023-09-1158 min
AfterthoughtsSound of Metal (2019)DISCLAIMER: This episode contains the sound effect used from the film to render tinnitus, it's only used in the opening trailer clip used. If you are sensitive to this sound, skip to timecode 1:46 to bypass it. On this episode of Afterthoughts, Ryan, John, and Dixon talk about the existential dread of loss, grief, and change endured in Sound of Metal (2019). We could make some puns about high notes, low notes, and resonation, but... c'mon, that's poor form for this subject matter. Speaking of poor form, John started learning ASL and he's going to attempt to share some...
2023-09-061h 11
Action Shooting ShowCola Warrior Keystone AARMike and Ryan do an after action report on the Cola Warrior Keystone event.
2023-08-2834 min
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | Freeway (1996), The Out-laws (2023), The Trial of Joan of Arc (1962)On this episode of Recommend or Refute, John tells us a story about the unhinged Little Red Riding Hood movie Freeway (1996), Ryan admirably manages to make zero in-law jokes during his review of the new comedy The Out-laws (2023), and Dixon fans the flames of interest around Robert Bresson's The Trial of Joan of Arc (1962).
2023-08-2743 min
AfterthoughtsThe Congress (2013)This week we're discussing the incredibly timely sci-fi film The Congress (2013), in which Robin Wright, playing herself, is faced with the choice of whether to sell her likeness to a Hollywood studio that will use it to make artificially generated movies. Sound familiar? Ari Folman's prescient work also explores drug use, virtual reality, and class division in a society crumbling under late stage capitalism. Join John, Dixon, and Ryan as they embark on this trippy animated journey into the not so distant future.
2023-08-221h 05
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | Labyrinth, The Searchers, and Twin Peaks Season 1We've got a stacked Recommend or Refute episode this week. Ryan talks about his family's experience watching the David Bowie puppet movie Labyrinth (1986), Dixon stays in the western genre with John Ford's epic masterpiece The Searchers (1956), and John finally dives back into the wild world of David Lynch with Twin Peaks (1990).
2023-08-2052 min
AfterthoughtsHigh Plains Drifter (1973)On this week's episode, John, Dixon, and Ryan are riding through your town to fuck shit up and rain down unholy vengeance upon your sinful head as they discuss Clint Eastwood's classic dark western HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER (1973) and the evolution of the western genre that began so innocently once upon a time.
2023-08-161h 12
Action Shooting ShowEP: 34 Gun Run Team Land Nav MatchMark and Ryan do an after action report on the Gun Runs Team Land Nav Run and Gun match.
2023-08-1253 min
AfterthoughtsThey Cloned Tyrone (2023)Damn... They Cloned Tyrone (2023) is out. It's got a hook so solid that they laid it out clear as day in the title, but does its bold tactic of giving away a would-be twist sacrifice any of the drama, thrills, and chills explored by its ensemble cast? What is this movie about beyond the clones of Tyrone? Who the hell even is Tyrone? Dixon, Ryan, and John are digging into this fresh new contemporary mix of Blaxploitation and Sci-Fi to answer these questions and more.
2023-08-021h 08
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | Face/Off, Jurassic Park 3D, M3GANIt's time for an eclectic, mainstream Recommend or Refute episode! Dixon could eat a peach for hours while he talks about Face/Off, but he'll have to settle for the time we give him in this ep. John investigates whether Hollywood's scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could add post-process 3D that they never stopped to think if they should. And Ryan brings us another Classic Ryan take informed by his in-flight movie decision: M3GAN.
2023-07-291h 07
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute: Nimona, Love and Saucers, and A League of Their OwnWe fell back into our usual roles this week and delivered the kind of varied Recommend or Refute episode you've come to expect from the Afterthoughts crew. Join us as Ryan analyzes the new Netflix animated movie Nimona (2023), John breaks down the alien sex shlockumentary Love and Saucers (2017), and Dixon puts aside his Tom Hanks hate to finally watch A League of Their Own (1992).
2023-07-151h 05
AfterthoughtsJaws (1975)On a belated 4th of July episode, Dixon, John, and Ryan dive head first into the dangerous waters of Jaws (1975). It's a cultural touchstone that might be single-handedly responsible for modern Blockbusters, an entire week dedicated to fearing sharks, and Steven Spielbergs illustrious career, but in the cinematic world of ever-growing big shark movies how does it hold up? Join the Afterthoughts crew as they set sail for Amity AND an entirely new segment that Dixon is testing the waters with.
2023-07-111h 38
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Extraterrestrial Visitors, and Theater CampThis week's Recommend or Refute is 2/3rds science fiction, 1/3rd comedy, and definitely contains some more of John's usual schlock. Join us as Dixon takes us to the top of cinematic achievements with 2001: A Space Odyssey, John takes us to the bottom with Spanish knock-off of ET by the name of The Extraterrestrial Visitors, and Ryan talks about the upcoming comedy Theater Camp he saw at a mystery screening. Will it be recommends all around? Is there a surprise refute for Stanley Kubrick? You never know, so tune in.
2023-07-081h 00
Good on Paper✨ Meet Victoria Dixon! I Episode 24 ✨This week we’re chatting with fantasy and romance author, V.K. Dixon! We had such a great time picking Victoria's brain as she shared her love of writing relationship-driven stories, her intensive worldbuilding method, and all her best organizational techniques when it comes to managing writing, publishing, and all those pesky life tasks that just seem to get in the way!
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2023-07-0753 min
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute: Going Overboard (1989), War of the Worlds (1953), Mystery Title of Disappointment (2023)This RoR is the most layered of our recent roundtable reviews. Join Ryan as he talks through Adam Sandler's filmography and highlights his first and worst feature Going Overboard (1989), Dixon dissects the differences between a century of reimagined War of the Worlds adaptations, and John brings a mystery title and his most recent regrets to the discussion.
2023-07-011h 14
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute: The Stuff, Trigun Stampede, BrockmireOn this episode of Recommend or Refute, John wants to talk about some weird stuff he saw in the The Stuff (1985), Ryan moseys on through the retro-future dystopian western of Trigun Stampede (2023), and Dixon throws us a curveball as he talks about the home run television comedy that is Brockmire (2017-2020).
2023-06-2444 min
AfterthoughtsThe Jerk (1979)This week Ryan, Dixon, and John are talking about Steve Martin's 1979 breakout hit The Jerk. Join them for their afterthoughts on how the film holds up today both comedically and culturally, as well as its influence on the comedy genre over the past four decades.
2023-06-211h 14
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute | Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023), Don't Panic (1987), Milk (2008)Another week means another round of Recommend or Refute! Dixon is gonna tell us all about Spider-Man: Across The Spider-verse (2023), Ryan's spilling the tea on his time with Milk (2008) and, Don't Panic, John is... talking about some 1987 proto-Malignant horror mystery movie he made his friends watch. Ready your watchlists for additional entries!
2023-06-2049 min
AfterthoughtsTropic Thunder (2008)Dive deep into the shit with John, Dixon, and Ryan as we break down Ben Stiller's biting Hollywood satire Tropic Thunder (2008). It's packed with industry commentary, controversial choices, and a solid ensemble cast, but how does it all hold up? Is it a cult classic if it was successful at launch? Does it have the best performance Tom Cruise has ever given? You want some [answers], get some in this episode's discussion.
2023-06-141h 22
Work Hard Invest HarderEP11 | Balancing Careers on the Path to Real Estate Success with Ryan HillRyan Hill joins us in today’s episode to enlighten us on how to prepare for launching your investment ventures while working a full-time job. Learn from his valuable experience of successfully managing two careers before making a complete pivot to the real estate industry. Tune in now to hear more of Ryan’s tips and insights! Key takeaways to listen for: Metrics to watch out for in entering a new real estate market How to prepare your finances to transition into your career career Task delegation tips to streamline and scale your business opera...
2023-06-0638 min
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute: True Lies (1994), Terminator 2 (1991), Vampire's Kiss (1988)On this episode of Recommend or Refute, John revisits True Lies (1994) after 20 years of maintaining a double life that prevented him from watching it, Ryan talks about his bonding experience sharing T2: Judgement Day with his son among a few other family firsts, and Dixon lights some candles at his Nic Cage shrine as he talks about the differences between Renfield (2023) and Vampire's Kiss (1988).
2023-05-2050 min
AfterthoughtsThe Warriors (1979)Dixon, John, and Ryan are dropped off on the opposite side of The Warriors. Stranded with only their afterthoughts, they must talk their way through the grime of this 1970s New York City cult film, its influences on pop culture, and even the video game that revitalized it in the early aughts.
2023-05-171h 23
AfterthoughtsDirty Harry (1971)You have the right to remain silent... while Dixon, John, and Ryan talk about the iconic copaganda flick Dirty Harry (1971). Since this film can be credited as the sole source of modern police-positive movies that endorse justice outside the law, it behooves us to ask a few questions. Has it aged well? Who's really to blame for Scorpio's actions? Did Harry really fire six shots or only five? Join us as we talk about Clint Eastwood's transition from Wild Cowboy to Loose Cannon Cop, and listen to Dixon recite the greatest hits in his Detective Callahan impression.
2023-05-091h 14
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute: The Heroic Trio, Suzume, Why Women Kill, Black NarcissusOur guest Parker is back, joining Ryan, Dixon, and John for this week's Recommend or Refute. John professes his love for Johnnie To's superhero movie The Heroic Trio (1993), Ryan breaks down Makoto Shinkai's new anime film Suzume (2023), Parker talks about the overlooked Paramount Plus show Why Women Kill (2019), and Dixon dives into the Powell and Pressburger sexual thriller Black Narcissus (1947).
2023-04-2855 min
AfterthoughtsDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among ThievesDixon, Ryan, and John hit up their local theaters to inspect the latest Dungeons & Dragons movie and now they're bringing in D&D aficionado Parker to help assess whether the film rolled enough successful saving throws to spare the franchise's dying cinema presence. Is the movie's charm good enough to bestow bardic inspiration? Does it leave us with a burning sense of barbarian rage? Or is it somewhere in between, conjuring wild magic that delights as well as damages its audience experience. If you don't know what any of that means, don't worry, Dixon doesn't understand it either.
2023-04-271h 20
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute: Potato Dreams of America, Return to Oz, & John Wick: Chapter 4On this episode of Recommend or Refute, John waxes poetic about the inspirational indie Potato Dreams of America (2021), Ryan traumatizes his children with the pure nightmare fuel that is Return to Oz (1985), and Dixon can't believe the insanity of John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023).
2023-04-0751 min
AfterthoughtsThe Sky Crawlers (2008)Do you like fighter pilot movies? Do you enjoy the camaraderie of a band of scrappy pilots executing a dangerously dumb mission that could very well save all of humanity? The Sky Crawlers (2008) is not that. Don't get us wrong, it's got dogfights, hotshot pilots, and executing dangerously dumb missions, but it's also got PTSD, existentialism, and some truly bleak moments that undercut all of that. John saw it as a youth, and now he's bringing Dixon and Ryan to the airshow to discuss what the hell happened in the controlled fog of war that fuels this movie. Join...
2023-04-041h 23
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute: Violet Evergarden, Sworn to Justice, and 12 Angry MenJoin us for another roundtable review session as we plan out your weekend's upcoming watchlist with an eclectic set of offerings. Ryan discusses a heartfelt anime about rediscovering humanity through Violet Evergarden (2018), John brings his first schlock exposure to Cynthia Rothrock and her Latin rhythm infused martial arts with Sworn to Justice (1996), and Dixon calmly revisits the classic 12 Angry Men (1957) decades after his first watch in middle school.
2023-03-3142 min
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute: Creed, The Magic Mike Trilogy, and Something Nobody Will Ever WatchIt's a new week and a new round of Recommend or Refute. Join Dixon as he discusses the Rocky formula's return to form in Creed (2015), Ryan's descent into Magic Stripper Madness with the Magic Mike trilogy, and John... well... uh... yeah. John's bringing something obscurely terrible to the table, and we're probably never going to let him do it again.
2023-03-1745 min
AfterthoughtsRecommend or Refute: Ball of Fire, Escanaba in da Moonlight, and Queen of KatweOn this episode of Recommend or Refute, Dixon dishes the deets on the screwball comedy Ball of Fire (1941), John talks about da famous Soady Family buck huntin' of Jeff Daniels's Upper (You-pper) comedy Escanaba in da Moonlight (2001), and Ryan explains why Queen of Katwe (2016) puts Queen's Gambit (2020) in check (we know, we know --that's a mildly apples to oranges comparison).
2023-03-1029 min
Action Shooting ShowHeartbreak Run and Gun 2023Mike and Ryan do an After Action Report on the 2023 Heartbreak Run and Gun match.
2023-03-092h 07
AfterthoughtsCocaine Bear (2023)In our inaugural episode, the Afterthoughts crew is diving nose first into Elizabeth Banks's 3rd directorial feature Cocaine Bear (2023). Does this Horror Comedy deliver on cocaine-fueled, laugh-a-minute thrills? Or is its powdery white essence as bland and tasteless as a batch of flour? John, Dixon, and Ryan are here to cut up a fresh line of Afterthoughts, so let the party begin.
2023-03-0855 min
I Only Touch Greatness PodcastI Only Touch Greatness Podcast: Thaddeus Dixon InterviewEpisode 564: Washington Huskies CB joins the podcast.
Thaddeus Dixon Interview: https://youtu.be/_nx9NbZ6p64
Thaddeus Dixon Talks Choosing Washington Huskies, Childhood In The LBC, Pre Game Rituals: https://youtu.be/OAnK_huGXls
Thaddeus Dixon Talks Coach DeBoer, Huskies Recruiting, Misheal Powell, Sail Gate: https://youtu.be/y0aGdkM2L9k
Thaddeus Dixon Talks What Motivates Him, Huskies Stadium, Seattles Taco Chukis, Hot Seat Questions: https://youtu.be/P7jQgnVlPeY
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2023-01-3031 minAction Shooting ShowEP:25 Zombie Run and Gun Pre ShowTiger, Mark, and Ryan discuss the upcoming Run for your Life Zombie Run and Gun. What the match is about, divisions, what to expect, and why you should sign up if you are still on the fence. https://practiscore.com/2022-run-for-your-life-zombie-10k/register
2022-10-151h 12
Action Shooting ShowGuardian 2022 After Action ReportMike Ford, Bosco Wang, and Ryan Dixon give an after action report of the 2022 Guardian Run and Gun match.
2022-08-111h 51
Conversations with Ben DixonEpisode 23 | Abortion and the Culture of Life - Ryan KimIn light of the monumental cultural moment of Roe v. Wade being possibly overturned, Ryan Kim joins me as we discuss abortion. We discuss it's realities, our responses, and how the Church should respond with a "culture of life".
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Title - "Abortion and the Culture of Life"
Guest - Pastor Ryan Kim
Episode - 23
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2022-05-161h 35
Action Shooting ShowEP: 19 Run and Gun Sprinter Match AARMark and Ryan give you an after action report on Ryans local Sprinter Run and Gun match he put on.
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2022-03-2650 min
Nights of the Underground TableEl Topo (1970)You're trudging through a seemingly endless desert, the Sun's scorching rays beating down upon your brow. Yet another appropriate time to posit the question "How did I end up here?" but before you can utter the apostrophe to your surroundings, you spot a dark figure on the the crest of a nearby dune. Mustering the strength your legs have left, you climb the slant of packed grains, reaching out for the figure. It appears to be a man on horseback, but he suddenly splits into three men. You don't need to ask who they are, because you already know...
2021-10-132h 38
Action Shooting ShowEP: 11 Great Lakes 3 Gun AARRyan gives an AAR of the Great Lakes 3 Gun Championship.
2021-08-2847 min
Launch Your Farm PodcastEpisode 13 - Britt Dixon - Launch Your Farm - Share Your Story And Build Your Tribe!Share Your Story And Build Your Tribe! Episode 13 – Britt Dixon
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Welcome back to our 13th episode of the Launch Your Farm Show where I interview Britt Dixon with Britt Dixon Media.
Britt and I discuss how she went from telling other people’s stories as a news reporter to helping small businesses learn to tell THEIR stories. One of the things that Britt is super passionate about is helping businesses get their message and story out into the world and online by helping them create great content that reson...
2021-06-2140 min
Make It Matter! w/ Ryan C. GreeneMake Your Success Matter! (ft. Rev. Roger Dixon, Sr.)The MAKE IT MATTER! podcast teaches you how to break free from the doldrums of a benign existence and empower yourself to create a life of unforgettable impact and abundant fulfillment for you and those you reach. Each show spotlights experts sharing their secrets to living a life that matters. Get your copy of the bestselling book at www.themakeitmatterproject.comCONTRIBUTING AUTHORSLINDA BUCKLEY | GREGORY CARTER | DR. ASHLEY DASH | MATTIE DEED | REV.ROGER DIXON, SR. | DR. KATRINA FERGUSON | DR. JONAS GADSON, DTM | JUANITA GRANT | RYAN C. GRE...
2021-03-3110 min
Grow Your Video Business with Ryan KoralThe Importance Of True Clarity In Your Purpose w/ Brian DixonIf someone asked you right now, “What do you do?”, how would you answer them? How confident would you be in your answer? How salesy would it sound? Would your answer be boring? If you’ve ever struggled to answer this common question, then you are far from alone. My guest today makes it his mission to help people like you and me explain what they do better so that we can find better clients and better-paying jobs. Brian Dixon is a conference speaker, podcaster, marketing strategist, and business coach who is passionate about helping business leaders and th...
2019-07-2948 min
Purple Patch PodcastDes and Ryan LindenRegister to win a 3-Month Subscription to Linden & True Coffee! Visit purplepatchfitness.com/coffee for the details. On April 16th, 2018, Des Linden became the first United States female to win the famed Boston Marathon in 33 years. While she admits that she often plays the role of "underdog," this year was different. She went from "underdog" to champion in a race that brought with it epic wind, rain, and freezing temperatures. When others faded, she chiseled away and rose to the top, earning the dream victory of a professional running career that started at the Boston Marathon back in...
2018-06-261h 07
The Benjamin Dixon ShowEpisode 580 | Recruiting Ryan the Resistance? | OK Teacher Strike | Trump Nominee v Integration***EPISODE 580 | Today's show is JAMED PACK! Paul Ryan is cashing out and some liberals are already lining up to recruit him into the resistance!? Oklahoma teachers are striking for better pay and better budgets and we’re standing in solidarity with them.There is no solution the United States can bring to Syria. But let’s talk about being anti-war.Donald Trump’s judicial nominee can’t say if she agrees with Brown versus Board of Education decision that integrated schools.And will free speech absolutists defend this Trump supporter who just used a p...
2018-04-1248 min