A Talking 'Cast!?!: Recent Episodes
Darren Husted
Merry Christmas!
Park, Josh and Andrew return in this bonus episode to watch A Christmas Puppy and then tell you all about it.
Most importantly there is no puppy, and the dog in this film is not really connected to the title. It is set at Christmas though, so there's that.
On this Halloween listen to a special episode of A Talking 'Cast!?!, wherein Park, Spencer and Nick talk about the Mary Crawford talking animal film, The Halloween Puppy.
A Talking Cat!?! writer Andrew Helm joins Dylan and Clint to talk about the film he wrote which we talked about for 85 episodes.
The credits are rolling so Andrew, Clint and Claude talk you through the first full minute.
Duffy continues to sum up what has happened in this film. In the penultimate minute of action.
Trent knows how to fix Duffy! Man, really, Trent? This is what it has come to. Sammi welcomes Shannon and Bob.
Phil, Chris and Frannie rush to see Susan, Trent and Tina at the poor house. And a dying Duffy. Dylan, Joel and Christopher take you through the high drama!
Duffy has been hit! Chris has lemonade! Phil has Frannie's phone! Sammi, Lan and Zach are watching the action.
The transformation is complete. The dudes are sloppy no more. They are ready for Frannie to return. Sammi, Steve and Nick check out the new Chris.
Chris and Phil have finally scanned every article of clothing they own. They are sloppy dudes no more. Sarah, Sammi and Aric witness the transformation.
Live from Chicago! Nathan Rabin (The Dissolve) joins Clint, Sarah and Ashley to talk clothes scanning.
Two sloppy dudes grab their book light and laptop ready to scan through a pile of clothes. Aric joins Sarah and Sammi to get in deep.
Due to internet issues during Episode 65 Sarah's connection kept dropping, John and David kept talking so here is what was cut from Episode 65.
Duffy leaves to go talk to Susan, then Chris shows compassion to his father, at last. Sarah welcomes John McCoy back, and special guest David Kalan.
Susan has had enough, Tina and Trent are finally out of there. Phil is heartbroken, can Duffy fix it? Dylan, Sammi and Josh find out.
Susan is angry, at Tina, at Phil, at Trent, at life. Chris and Trent are wet and topless. Clint, Andrew and Darren figure out how to calm Susan down.
Susan knocks on the giant door! Phil goes to answer! Tina has no future! Chris and Trent are swimming! The action has finally arrived! John, Daniel and Phil fill you in.
Phil is impressed with Tina, but here comes Susan to scupper it all. Dylan, Cindy and Brian get into the pastry.
Trent and Chris strike a bargain, John, Daniel and Phil return to make sure you are up to snuff.
Tina and Phil talk math. Then Trent and Chris meet. Dylan, Cindy and Kevin are your guides.
Susan finds out that Tina has gone, and is not happy about it. Phil is impressed with Tina's cheese puffs. Josh and Darren take you through the building drama.
Tina pursues Phil into the woods. Trent eats a sandwich. John, Daniel and Phil figure out where it all went wrong for Susan.
Phil tries to make it up to Susan. Tina sees dollar signs. Bryan and Zach talk you through it.
The romance between Susan and Phil continues over a second glass of water. Then there is a buzzer, Darren and Martin give you the overview.
Susan needs cheese puffs to seal this deal with the Sims. Bryan and Eric dissect what it all means.
The car was driven by Susan! And Tina has made some cheese puffs! Sammi and Lan discuss those two events.
Do you call you financial adviser by his first name? Do you think not investing in a toy company is a sensible move? Do you not have a lucky cat? Then you aren't Phil. Sammi and Lan figure out what Phil is doing on the phone.
Susan's going to spend the night in the kitchen. Clint and Jason wonder if Duffy is Patrick Duffy, and is this all a dream?
Susan gets a call from Winnie Sims demanding cheese puffs for the big meeting. Jason and Bob ponder why this scene looks so terrifying.
Sarah and Darren witness Duffy's final advice, to Chris. This film is no longer about a talking cat, just a cat who did talk.
Has Frannie already read Hamlet? Is this whole thing with Chris just a ruse to use his pool? Yes, and yes. Dylan and Nick dig deep into Chrannie/Fris?
Two years ago today, a movie was released that would change all our lives. A Talking Cast!?! is proud to present this special episode where several of our hosts and guests talk about the film, their thoughts after seeing it for the first time, and what they hope happens once the podcast has finished chronicling Duffy's exploits. Join us, won't you?
Frannie and Chris talk about Hamlet for thirty seconds; Dylan and Darren talk about Shakespeare for twenty minutes and how it pertains to A Talking Cat!?!
Sammi C and Dylan Reid Miller re-unite for the first time in 30 episodes, and they welcome Executive Producer Sarah in to talk about Phil returning from his walk and how complicated girls are. PS: Phil hearts Susan. PPS: Ew.
Phil and Susan talk about Humphrey Bogart, except they don't really. Sammi and Darren puzzle it out.
Phil and Susan get to know each other. Stuart returns to the 'Cast!?! to share his thoughts with Shannon and Dylan. Recommendations for this episode; the parental guidance for A Talking Cat!?! on imdb, the Garfield comment threads on facebook, Lasagna Cat and the Netflix reviews for A Talking Cat!?!
Susan and Phil share water, romance blooms. Josh and Spencer talk about this pivotal minute.
Phil finally takes Duffy's advice, and arrives a sweaty mess at the poor house. He meets Susan, is this the beginning of a beautiful relationship? Dylan and Clint Worthington (of Alcohollywood) find out.
Duffy offers his advice to Brandon, er, Trent. Dylan and Special Guest Shannon try to find meaning in his advice.
Tina and Trent argue, Susan and Trent share a moment, then Duffy explains his origin to Trent. Everything's coming up Trent Poorfamily! Dylan and Chuck witness it.
Sammi welcomes WIlliam Bibbiani (B-Movie Podcast, Crave online) to talk about the scenery and hidden meanings of A Talking Cat!?!
Dylan, John and Chris are doing things One Fucking Day At A Time, as Phil hits rock bottom and decides to take Duffy's advice.
Phil talks to Duffy! Talk a walk in the woods, have a talk in the woods. Dylan, Nick and Scott talk about the aesthetic of A Talking Cat!?!
Do you like Humphrey Bogart? So does Phil, though he doesn't seem to have any idea how that actor sounds. Sammi and Chuck discuss Phil's impression, his boudoir and Duffy speaks for the second time.
Tina reads, really, really, really slowly. Josh, GG and Martin check out Code Monkey Times.com and see what is happening. Answer: terrible web design.
Sammi and Steve Parkhurst talk about Tina's sane freak out about seeing a talking cat, her mother's indifference and Trevor's(!) lack of imagination.
The moment is upon us, Duffy finally opens his "mouth" and speaks to Tina. Sarah also tries to get reluctant guest host Joel to watch more of the film.
Dylan, GG and Claude know, they know, they know. They know! Tina is on the phone, and Duffy wants her to look at her beeping machine, and purely by accident A Talking Cat!?! passes the Bechdel Test.
Dylan welcomes Spencer back as they talk about the most touching scene in the film, a heart to heart between Susan and Trent. This then takes a turn.
Sammi and Kevin welcome Stuart Wellington (of the Flop House) to discuss how much they hate Tina, feel sorry for Trent and would like some of Susan's cheese puffs. Set your beeping machines to beep.
A preview for the next episode; Sammi, Kevin and Stuart Wellington discuss the nature of Duffy, and suggest a spin-off.
Duffy has left us, so we leave Phil. Tina and Trent argue again, Susan suggests an internship to which Tina scoffs. Kevin and Eric ask how does Susan's catering business keep afloat?
Should you feed a stray cat? Not if you are Chris. Are Chris and Phil splitting up? Is this film a masterpiece of deconstruction? Dylan, Sammi and Claude get meta again.
Duffy wants meat, Phil gives him water with tuna in it. Ugh, Phil! You are the worst! Sammi, Andrew and Sarah ponder the Phil-Duffy relationship and speculate the cupboard Eric Roberts recorded in.
Frannie is left alone, so she asks Duffy a question. He doesn't respond out loud. Sammi C and Colin talk about Squeaky's "performance".
Claude joins Dylan to discuss the romance between Chris and Frannie. Which ends in tragedy; that was horrible! Then we get a little meta with the human whisperer.
Frannie finally arrives! The sexual tension is electric, if electric means non-existent. Then Duffy gets creepy. I mean, he was already creepy but now he's hitting on Frannie! Sammi and Colin get creeped out in episode 15.
Is Duffy God? Are Phil and Chris related? Why don't rich people clean? Dylan and Spencer head poolside to get answers. answers not guaranteed.
The fire was just burnt waffles. Dylan, Nick and Andrew discuss those waffles, the temporal space of ATC!?!, fashion and juice. Phil, ugh, gross!
Dylan and Josh get to know the poor family and Duffy speaks. Well, rambles on. Then, a fire alarm...to be continued.
The shoes are found, Tina is too clever for her own good. Duffy meets the poor family, with the help of a laser pointer. Dylan, Sammi and John McCoy get stuck in.
After the briefest shot of Duffy's butthole we meet the other family. A caterer looks for her shoes, because she doesn't want her clients to see her feet. A daughter wants to go to business college, but is too clever for her own good. Tina may have a scholarship, but not until next year. Where is this family located? WE HAVE NO FUCKING IDEA!
Chris sees Duffy! Phil drinks tea! Do they know what a cat is? Have they recently gotten a cat? We ask "What do you do when you like a girl?" Dylan, Sammi and John McCoy find out. No, actually they don't.
Frannie calls Chris! Ohmygod ohmygod ohmygod ohmygod ohmygod! Dylan, Sarah and John K get the bottom of that call.
Dylan and Martin discuss the puzzling decor and the unusual music. Duffy enters and Frannie calls Chris to talk English tutoring; the excitement never ends in A Talking Cat!?!
Sammi and Eric ponder the father-son relationship that doesn't exist in A Talking Cat!?!
Dylan and Sammi welcome Andrew back to talk about the next minute of A Talking Cat!?! wherein the car chair and ennui are discussed.
Dylan and guest Eric Harzer finally get to the two most important credits. Oscar nominee Eric Roberts and Squeaky. Guess which one gets a bigger credit?
Dylan and Andrew talk about the second minute of the film. And we hear Duffy for the first time.
Dylan and Kevin discuss the opening 60 seconds of A Talking Cat!?! in the first episode of A Talking Cast!?!