One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez

We finally turned 100, so we invited our friend and new inductee into the Three-Timers Club, Nathaniel Jonsson (“At the Devil’s Ball” and “Insane Troll Logic” podcasts), to help us do something different: television commentaries. That’s right, we’re discussing war criminal Joss Whedon’s track on the most harrowing episode of television ever broadcast: “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” presents “The Body”. Among the things discussed: discovering one’s atheism, surprise “Avengers” references, whether vampires were necessary in this hour, Sarah Michelle Gellar’s revelatory performance, painfully losing faith in an iconic talent, identifying the most underrated cast members, and so much more. Come cry with us AND celebrate a minor milestone! Ryan’s Recommendations: “Tanner ’88” (1988), “King of the Hill” (1997-2009), and “Clerks: The Animated Series” (2000) For 500 hours of exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

Everything is awesome! For our eighty-sixth episode, we’re joined once again by friend of the show Michael Marquis Albright (Down in Front) for a discussion of the audio commentary for the beloved 2014 animated film (now celebrating its 11th anniversary, just imagine!) “The Lego Movie”. Among the things discussed: comparisons to “Barbie”, getting screenplay props from Robert McKee, misguided endorsements from Glenn Beck, how the kinetic style leads naturally into “Spider-Verse”, whether anyone involved with the commentary has actually listened to a commentary, pigs exploding into sausages, and so much more. Just don’t step on this movie with bare feet. Hurts like hell. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Godzilla vs. Biollante” (1989), “Godzilla 2000” (1999), and “Godzilla Minus One” (2023) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

Since today marks the 39th anniversary of the death of legendary voice actor Paul Frees, I’ve decided to pull this episode of The Coolness Chronicles (my first podcast) from behind the exclusive Patreon paywall covering the man’s entire staggering career. It’s one of the earliest episodes I ever published, and therefore it’s incredibly important to me. Not familiar with the name Paul Frees? After 90 minutes of my nonsense, you will be. For more exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our eighty-third episode, we’re joined once again by my friend and "Reels of Justice" co-host Dylan J. Schlender for a discussion of biographer Walter Chaw’s commentary for Walter Hill’s influential 1979 action classic “The Warriors”. Amongst the things discussed: the ill-advised director’s cut (seriously, we talk about it A LOT), David Patrick Kelly’s improvisation of the iconic Coke bottle scene, references to “I Love the ‘70s”, Hill’s examination of masculinity and identity, parallels to stories of Ancient Greece, and so much more. Can you dig it?! Ryan’s Recommendations: “Night of the Living Dead” (1968), “Dawn of the Dead” (1978), and “Day of the Dead” (1985) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our eighty-first episode, we’re amazingly joined by the great Brian Saur (“Just the Discs” and “Pure Cinema Podcast”) for a discussion of the audio commentary for Richard C. Sarafian’s car-go-fast 1971 classic “Vanishing Point”. We discuss the enigma that is Kowalski, the late Gene Hackman almost driving the iconic white Dodge Challenger, the trauma inflicted by the existence of Noovie, inspired triple features, the hero car stolen by a sex worker named Misty, alternate offensive names for the Super Soul character, whether or not Sarafian is accidentally the American Michelangelo Antonioni, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “The Freshman” (1925), “The Kid Brother” (1927), and “Speedy” (1928) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

For our seventy-ninth episode, we’re joined by friend of the show Hunter Robinson (“Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys” podcast) for a discussion of historian Stephen Prince’s audio commentary for Sergio Corbucci’s classic 1966 spaghetti western “Django” (fully chained). We discuss preferred aspect ratios, the chain of cinematic theft between America, Japan, and Italy, shooting in the winter and being denied snow, an ear-slicing scene that one-ups Quentin Tarantino’s rip-off in “Reservoir Dogs”, whether or not Steven Spielberg studied Corbucci for his spatial geography, the surprising fact that Italian Neo-Realism only lasted eight years, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “The Killing” (1956), “Paths of Glory” (1957), and “Barry Lyndon” (1975) For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

Since the new “Naked Gun” requel (reboot + sequel, duh) hits theaters on Friday, I decided to pull this episode of The Shirley Chronicles (my last podcast) from behind the exclusive Patreon paywall all about the original trilogy. Here’s how I introduced it when it was but a wee little podcaster: *Hear me out: what if "Police Squad!" was a movie? Better yet, what if it was THREE movies?That's right, it's finally time to discuss the "Naked Gun" trilogy with special guest Mike White (“The Projection Booth” podcast)!It’s a tale that involves lovingly recycled jokes, sensory-induced hypnosis, leaning into farce, and even a select amount of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Join your wonky yet affable host!* For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.