X Meets Y: Recent Episodes
Jonathan Inbody
X Meets Y is an improvisational movie pitch podcast hosted by independent filmmaker and published author Jonathan Inbody. Each week, Jon and a guest co-host randomly select two movie titles. Then, they have half an hour to improvise a pitch for an all new, original movie idea that could be described as "Movie X meets Movie Y."
From author Jonathan Inbody, creator and host of the X Meets Y podcast, comes Gray Matter: An Acid Horror Anthology Podcast, launching October 24th.
See you there.
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In this third anniversary celebration and series wrap-up, Jon and Jeff reflect on three years of the show, discuss the ups and downs of podcasting, and make a few special announcements. Then, Jon thanks literally everyone, and the show goes out with a special surprise.
Jon's Writer Twitter: https://twitter.com/InbodyWriter
Jon's Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Jonathan-Inbody/e/B07WGP18J7
Jon's short film The Lunatic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lap51YA9DJk
Scarlet's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/scarlethsound
In this final episode, Jon and Jeff combine two genre classics. They pull from countless Hollywood franchises, create the first 'zooseum,' and discuss which prehistoric creatures would make the most effective killer robots.
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In this episode, Jon and Sam make a Shakespearean love story between man and monster. Sam coins the phrase 'mind butter,' Jon delights in mantis maiden mayhem, and both of them consider the merits of comic and tragic romances.
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In this episode, Jon and Jay make a mystery action-heist. Jon thinks every movie should have a 'Scooby,' Jay designs a themed casino, and they both show some love for undervalued character actors.
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In this episode, Jon and fellow podcaster Graig Knowlton make a pirate-based board game movie. They talk about the board game movie subgenre, mythologize the age of piracy, and crank the knob marked 'Henson' up to dangerous levels.
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In this special holiday bonus episode, Jon and Andrea make a time loop kaiju beat-em-up. They reflect on three years of podcasting tradition, discuss ways to reinvent the time loop movie, and celebrate the glory of robot on kaiju action.
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Jon explains why X Meets Y will end with episode 90 in March.
Jon's Amazon Author Page: https://amazon.com/author/jonathaninbody
In this episode, Jon and Jeff make an action-adventure road movie. They discuss the movie cocaine made, create a team of super-vehicles, and add in some strange cultural artifacts straight from the 70s.
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In this episode, Jon and fellow podcaster Graig Knowlton make a team-based giant monster movie. They discuss 90s iconography, talk about good and bad childhood sports experiences, and brainstorm a menagerie of animal-based kaiju.
Check out The Panel Discussion! (http://bicbp-radio.com/the-panel-discussion)
Check out Alter Nation! (https://pandamony.toys/alter-nation/)
In this episode, Jon and fellow podcaster Jason Jaconetti (Bots, Bugs, & Babes) make a horror western. They discuss zombie biology, consider cowboy movie morality, and endlessly reference iconic moments from other movies.
Check out The Vault's Return of the Living Dead episode! (http://www.twotruefreaks.com/shows.php?show=26)
Check out Bots, Bugs, & Babes! (http://www.twotruefreaks.com/shows.php?show=51)
In this episode, Jon and Sam make an holiday ensemble ghost story. They discuss modular storytelling, reveal a terrible truth about Santa Claus, and consider the merits of time-themed ghosts.
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In this episode, Jon and Jeff make a magical winter war movie. Jon talks about stock war movie characters, Jeff shares a tale of true military trauma, and both of them brainstorm ways for snowmen to kill.
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In this episode, Jon and special guest author Anthony Wendel (Santa Claus Conquers Manos: The Hands of Fate) make a holiday morality tale. They discuss whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie, develop a winter-themed Disneyland, and constantly repeat the phrase 'Uncle Santa.'
Buy Anthony's book! (https://www.amazon.com/Santa-Claus-Conquers-Manos-Hands/dp/B083XTHFFP/)
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In this episode, Jon and Jeff make an android murder mystery. Jeff questions the usual suspects, Jon rips off no one's favorite Spider-Man villain, and they both talk about the ins and outs of whodunnits.
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In this very Zemeckis-y episode, Jon and Sam make a time-travel island adventure. They discuss the two different kinds of time-travel movies, discover an exciting new method of self-sabotage, and develop a very specific type of chase sequence.
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In this bonus third Halloween episode, Jon and independent filmmaker Seb Godin (Blood Rites of the Vampyr) make a patchwork monster like no other. They discuss mad science, consider the ins and outs of multi-level storytelling, and commit endless crimes against wordplay.
Watch Seb's film! (https://vimeo.com/ondemand/bloodritesofthevampyr)
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In this episode, Jon and Jeff make a monster murder mystery by mixing two masterpieces. Jeff takes inspiration from an unexpected source, Jon references everything ever to exist, and both of them spend a lot of time designing a fish monster.
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In this first Halloween episode, Jon and Sam make an animal-centric thriller. They talk about systematic scifi supervillain stories, the legality of animal crime, and the looming spectre of an abusive clown.
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In this episode, Jon and fellow podcaster Graig Knowlton (The Panel Discussion) make an action figure identity drama. They talk about plot twist placement, develop a Cold War toy line, and discuss existentialism as both comedy and tragedy.
Check out The Panel Discussion! (http://bicbp-radio.com/the-panel-discussion)
Read Jon's new short story! (https://www.amazon.com/FULL-METAL-HORROR-Adam-Bennett/dp/1925985156)
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In this episode, Jon and Sam make an animated slasher. Jon vents his frustrations with Dreamworks Animation, Sam creates a new kind of meta-slasher, and both of them brainstorm ways to kill beloved cartoon archetypes.
(Sorry for the minor sound glitches on my side of the recording. They get better as the episode goes along.)
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In this episode, Jon and Andrea make a caveman tragi-comedy. They talk about great character actors, the boy who cried sabretooth, and the family unit as reflected through pop culture.
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In this episode, Jon and Sam make a memory-oriented family comedy. Sam nails it right out of the gate, Jon is overly critical of birthday magic, and both of them discuss the pros and cons of unconventional storytelling styles.
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In this episode, Jon and Jeff make an allegorical psychological drama. Jeff talks about ethical animal husbandry, Jon brings in Noah's Ark, and both of them discuss animals as metaphors for human behavior.
PLEASE NOTE: In this episode, Jon mixes up Zeus, Greek thunder god, and Proteus, Greek ocean god, which are two separate mythic characters that The Lighthouse merges for thematic purposes. So, if you care, there you go.
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In this episode, Jon and Nick make a zoological comedy-thriller. They question the complicated nature of themed serial killings, discuss relatable pain, and consider how best to motivate a gorilla.
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In this episode, Jon and Andrea make a dystopian rom-com. They talk about consciousness clouds, colorful side characters, and the structural flaws inherent in capitalism.
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In this episode, Jon is joined by special guest and fellow podcaster Graig Knowlton (The Panel Discussion, Squad Wipe Gaming) to make an old west jungle adventure. They discuss how to give pulpy characters dimension, talk about the ins and outs of killer jaguars, and repeatedly reference The Mummy.
Listen to Graig's podcasts! (bicbp-radio.com/the-panel-discussion, http://bicbp-radio.com/squad-wipe-gaming)
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In this episode, Jon and Jeff make a surrealist horror movie about the Amish. Jeff talks about religious repression, Jon rips off the Berenstain Bears, and they both discuss story parallels between folklore and children's entertainment.
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In this episode, Jon and fellow podcaster Jason Jaconetti (Bots, Bugs, And Babes) make a grindhouse horror-fantasy. They talk about tragic heroes in the Greek tradition, stop-motion Satan, and the finely-tuned art of the car chase.
Check out Jason's show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bots-bugs-and-babes/id1093344272
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In this episode, Jon and Sam make an ARG scifi-adventure movie. Jon talks about non-traditional leading men, Sam gives a one-sentence review of Ready Player One, and they both debate the best ways to fight the national monuments.
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In this episode, Jon and independent filmmaker Seb Godin (Lycanimator, Blood Rites of the Vampyre) make a werewolf western. They talk about manipulative drifters, revisionist lycanthropic lore, and and the best and worst movies in the Weird West subgenre.
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In this incredibly 80s episode, Jon and Jay make an action fantasy. They talk about pterodactyls with harpoon guns, the prevalence of snake people in 80s pop culture, and magic-fueled technology.
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In this episode, Jon and Jeff make a scifi horror movie. They discuss E.T.-related nightmares, the parasocial relationship between people and their pets, and the strange history of werecats in cinema. You might say it's pretty jellicle.
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In this special retrospective episode, Jon and Jeff reflect on another year of X Meets Y. They play a new improv minigame, talk about Jon's Top 5 favorite episodes of the show, and announce a mysterious new project.
Jon's Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/jonathaninbody
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In this episode, Jon and author Anthony Wendel (Santa Claus Conquers Manos: The Hands of Fate, The Handbook for Surviving a Giant Monster Attack) make a Central American kaiju movie. Anthony advocates for flashbacks, Jon is always down for giant ants, and they both make deep cut references to movies no one has seen.
Buy Anthony's books! (https://www.amazon.com/Anthony-Wendel/e/B0762W1HPX)
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In this episode, Jon and Jeff make a metafictional horror fantasy. They talk about the grotesque aesthetic of 80s fantasy, the Spooky Space Kook, and the universal appeal of old monster movies.
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In this episode, Jon and Sam make a scifi-comedy. Jon sides with the villains, Sam brainstorms superpowers for sports stars, and both of them embrace the coming wave of 90s nostalgia.
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In this episode, Jon and Andrea make a time-loop fantasy. Andrea questions the three-act structure, Jon praises the island fantasy aesthetic, and they both repurpose RPG videogame mechanics into the Hero's Journey.
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In this episode, Jon and special guest independent filmmaker Seb Godin (Lycanimator, Blood Rites of the Vampyre) make a wilderness horror movie. They talk about Klaus Kinski, underrated Japanese monsters, and the importance of bleak endings.
Preorder Lycanimator on DVD! (https://grindhousevideo.com/shop?olsPage=products%2Flycanimator-dvd)
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Start off the new year on the wrong foot with the weirdest episode of X Meets Y ever! Jon references Turbo-Teen, Jeff sings "Life is a Highway," and they both laugh gleefully while coming up with a character's tragic backstory.
(PLEASE NOTE: Repeatedly throughout this episode, Jeff and I refer to Mr. Miyagi as Chinese rather than Japanese, as well as conflate kung fu and karate. Sorry about that.)
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Special guest Andy Hoover (The Film Reroll) returns in this bonus X-Meets-Y-Mas episode! Jon and Andy discuss morbid puppets, the ethical considerations of pre-crime, and Scrooge's terrible nephew Fred.
Check out Andy on the Film Reroll! (https://www.filmreroll.com/)
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In this second X-Meets-Y-Mas episode, Jon and Andrea make a horror comedy. Andrea talks about protagonists defined by failure, Jon really pushes for one specific gag involving a turkey, and both of them brainstorm decoration-themed monsters.
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In this first X-Meets-Y-Mas episode, Jon and Sam make a winter western. They talk about hunchbacked reindeer, the bleak realities of the old west, and why Santa is the true villain of Rudolph's story.
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In this episode, Jon and special guest Anthony Wendel (The Handbook for Surviving a Giant Monster Attack) make a fantasy caper. Jon talks about gentleman thieves, Anthony does character voices, and both of them flesh out a dichotomy-based fantasy world.
Donate to Anthony's Kickstarter! (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/santavsmanos/santa-claus-conquers-manos-the-hands-of-fate)
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In this third minisode, Jon and Andrea play some disastrous rounds of 3-Che, catch up on plugging a bunch of Jon’s work, and recommend Youtube shows they enjoy watching.
Jon’s Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/jonathaninbody (What If - November 19th)
Bots, Bugs, and Babes: http://www.twotruefreaks.com/shows.php?show=51 (Episode #67 - Thir13en Ghosts)
Jon’s short film Unearthed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9A4unfYF6g
In this episode, Jon and new guest Nick make an alien abduction action-comedy. They talk about Jon's love of gimmick-driven ensembles, ask questions about Hutt societal structure, and debate the merits of siege movies versus chase movies.
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In this bonus third Halloween episode, Jon and Andrea make a revenge slasher. They brainstorm themed weapons, discuss the Unholy Trinity of 80s slasher movies, and question Dr. Loomis's skill as a medical professional.
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In this second special Halloween episode, Jon and fellow podcaster Jason Jaconetti (Bots, Bugs, and Babes) make a 90s-style horror comedy. Jason brings his A-game, Jon ratchets up the dark comedy, and they both spoil a bunch of horror movies.
Check out Bots, Bugs, and Babes! http://www.twotruefreaks.com/shows.php?show=51
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In this first special Halloween episode, Jon and Jeff make a horror-comedy anthology. Jon talks about a great episode of Batman: The Animated Series, Jeff gets excited about ghost bros, and they both discuss the magic of the Halloween aesthetic.
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In this episode, Jon and Sam make an NYC-based super-gang movie. They discuss metahuman origin stories, polar bear death scenes, and Spider-Man's animal-themed rogues gallery.
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In this episode, Jon and Jeff make a Stephen King-flavored horror movie about a highway rest stop. Jeff tells a story about his dad being sad, Jon coins the phrase 'metaphysical angler fish,' and both of them talk about the types of people you meet on the road.
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In this special Labor Day episode, Jon and Andrea make an afterlife road rally. Andrea talks about racetrack landscape variety, Jon sympathizes with Walter Peck, and both of them discuss historical ghost gimmicks.
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In this episode, Jon and Sam make a scifi musical. They discuss the different types of villainy, compare their knowledge of Star Wars deep lore, and brainstorm a sound-based alien culture.
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In this episode, Jon and Jay make a psychological action-thriller. They talk about the Four Humors, discuss an uncommon pre-wedding anxiety, and dwell on the deep mental scars of war.
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On this episode, Jon and special guest Andy Hoover (The Film Reroll) make a snowbound monster comedy. Jon brings in the Mounties, Andy does a monster voice, and both of them use countless iconic movie scenes as reference points.
(Apologies for the minor sound issues from my end this episode. I'm not sure why they happened, but I'll do my best to make sure they don't happen again.)
Check out Andy on The Film Reroll! (http://www.filmreroll.com/)
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In this episode, Jon and Jeff make a scifi-fantasy-horror flick. Jeff brainstorms metal monsters, Jon talks about a common DMT hallucination, and both of them embrace the 80s scifi aesthetic.
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In this special 4th of July episode, Jon and Jon-Michael make a dark scifi-comedy. Jon sympathizes with the Wet Bandits, Jon-Michael creates the term "love rhombus," and both of them delight in comedic sociopathy.
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In this minisode, Jon and Andrea play some 3-Che, plug some of Jon's writing work, and recommend TV shows they've been watching.
Bots, Bugs, and Babes: http://www.twotruefreaks.com/shows.php?show=51 (Episode #60 - Phantasm)
Dark Drabbles #1 - Worlds: https://www.amazon.com/Worlds-Science-Microfiction-Anthology-Drabbles/dp/B07Q5VRCWL/
Dark Drabbles #2 - Angels: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RGXYMFR
In this episode, Jon and Jay make a wormhole-based action movie. They discuss the difference between historical and adaptational accuracy, have fun with time dilation, and talk about the complicated nature of colonization narratives.
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In this special Father's Day episode, Jon and Andrea make a satanic horror-comedy. Jon dwells on Tom & Jerry, Andrea subverts expectations, and both of them debate whether or not the Devil is lame.
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In this special first minisode, Jon and Jeff play 3 rounds of 3-Che, talk about podcasts Jon has recently been a guest on, and recommend books they've been reading lately.
Bots, Bugs, and Babes: http://www.twotruefreaks.com/shows.php?show=51 (Episode #57)
Monster Kid Radio: http://www.monsterkidradio.net/ (Episode #420)
Dark Drabbles #1 - Worlds: https://www.amazon.com/Worlds-Science-Microfiction-Anthology-Drabbles-ebook/dp/B07Q5VRCWL/
In this episode, Jon and Quinn make a techno-slasher. Jon laughs at horrific violence, Quinn finds the perfect title, and both of them brainstorm winter-themed murder methods.
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In this special Mother's Day episode, Jon and Andrea make an Atlantean creature feature. Andrea debates the merits of an ensemble cast, Jon makes countless references, and they both discuss the ins and outs of aquatic monster design.
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In this episode, Jon and fellow podcaster Jason Jaconetti (Bots, Bugs, And Babes) make a shrinking scifi-action flick. They discuss Jason's childhood theater-going experiences, effective alien monster design, and the joy of tiny humans fighting giant animals.
Check out Jason's podcast Bots, Bugs, and Babes! (http://www.twotruefreaks.com/shows.php?show=51)
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In this episode, Jon and Jon-Michael make a transformation-based creature feature. Jon-Michael talks about enlightenment through overcoming past trauma, Jon wants more movies with monkey-men, and both of them discuss literalizing metaphor through monstrous transformations.
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In this special April Fool's Day episode, Jon and Andrea combine two terrible movies into a dinosaur conspiracy thriller. Andrea quotes a lot of Neil Breen, Jon lays out the format of conspiracy movies, and both of them spiral into a fever dream of bad movie madness.
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In this episode, Jon and Jeff make a movie about an island prison. They talk about the two types of shark movies, discuss various forms of cruel and unusual punishment, and fully embrace the pulp aesthetic.
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In this retrospective episode, Jon, Andrea, and Jeff reflect on one year of X Meets Y. They discuss the podcast's origins, talk about their cinematic influences, and play a movie-based minigame.
Stay tuned after the episode for outtakes from year one!
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In this episode, Jon and Sam combine two of the most famous characters in cinema into an ape-based mystery. Jon renames the podcast, Sam makes fun of Napoleon, and they both discuss the problems of re-adapting old characters into new work.
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In this episode, Jon and Jeff make a scifi flick about the teenage dream. Jon makes some weird connections, Jeff pitches a title for a completely different movie, and they both discuss the nature of childhood trauma.
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In this special Valentine's Day episode, Jon and Andrea make a romantic murder-gameshow. Andrea does an Arnold impression, Jon draws a parallel between pro wrestling and romance movies, and both of them struggle with the naming conventions of TV game shows.
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In this episode, Jon and Andrea make a time-loop monster movie. The show gets repeatedly sidelined by references to other movies, and Jon exasperates Andrea with his extensive knowledge of werewolves.
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In this episode, Jon and Jeff make a historical horror fantasy. Along the way, they discuss Predator, completely misuse the term Reconquista, and struggle against all hope to come up with a title before time runs out.
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In this episode, Jon and new guest Quinn make a scifi-fantasy flick. Jon introduces the spectrum of post-apocalyptic mutants and Quinn talks about the subversive strength of Princess Buttercup.
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Happy Day-After-Christmas! In this special 'Holiday Hangover' bonus episode, Jon and Jay combine a film about a miser and a film chock full of misery. Jon discusses the 'siege movie' subgenre, Jay offers a timely fire safety tip, and both of them experience unparalleled holiday burnout.
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In this second X-Meets-Y-mas episode, Jon and Andrea make some holiday horror. Andrea kills the Christmas spirit, Jon exposes the "bad dad, fantasy dad" subgenre, and they both deck the halls with references to other Christmas movies.
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In this X-Meets-Y-mas holiday special, Jon and Jeff create an occultic noir. Jeff questions what makes a Santa Claus, Jon talks about compassionate euthanasia, and both of them ruin the magic of Christmas forever.
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Jon was on another podcast! Check out episode #48 (Neon Maniacs) of the B-movie podcast Bots, Bugs, and Babes at http://www.twotruefreaks.com/shows.php?show=51 !
And be on the lookout for Jon's short story in the anthology Deteriorate, coming soon!
In this special Thanksgiving episode, Jon and Andrea make a family horror flick. Jon talks about the problem with 'body swap' movies, Andrea poisons the ambrosia, and they both spend a lot of time brainstorming a holiday-themed dark ending.
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In this episode, Jon and Jay make a monster thriller. Jon reveals a minor cinematic tradition, Jay creates a cold open, and a Tommy Lee Jones impression veers dangerously off course.
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In this second special Halloween episode, Jon and Andrea make a horror comedy. Jon keeps bringing up predatory capitalism, Andrea makes the grossest slogan ever, and they both discuss their mutual hatred for Grandpa Joe.
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In this special Halloween episode, Jon and Jeff make an action horror flick. Jon talks about the downside of having witches as movie villains, Jeff gets excited about werewolves, and both of them struggle to correctly pronounce the name "Imperator Furiousa."
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In this episode, Jon and Sam make a suburban horror fantasy. Along the way, they discuss unhealthy family dynamics, ask questions about centaur biology, and come up with a better title for Inception.
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In this episode, Jon and Jeff make a wacky horror comedy. Jon has a horrible realization about Marvin the Martian, Jeff does a remarkably good impression of Woody the Woodpecker's laugh, and the episode's ending takes an unpredictable turn.
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SURPRISE! In this special Labor Day bonus episode, Jon and Andrea make a revolutionary scifi film. Andrea discusses her love of Christian Bale, Jon offers a structure pitch, and they both struggle valiantly to keep from singing showtunes until after the episode.
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In this wackier-than-usual episode, Jon and Jay make a werewolf superhero movie. They talk about French Batman, J. Jonah Jameson's astronaut son, and the joy of pun-based titles.
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Jon was a guest on some more podcasts! Check out A Podcast Called Something #24 and Monster Kid Radio #385!
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In this episode, Jon and Jeff make a board-game-based horror movie. Jeff immediately spoils the end of Saw, a movie everyone has seen, and Jon eventually spoils the end of Quintet, a movie no one has seen. Along the way, they discuss the Great White Hunter archetype, Betrayal at House on the Hill, and the secret origin of theme-based serial killer movies.
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In this episode, Jon and Andrea make a road trip horror-comedy. Andrea describes why Tommy Callahan doesn't work without Chris Farley, Jon besmirches the name of the world's greatest poet, and titles are hard again.
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In this episode, Jon and Jay make a claustrophobic fantasy-action flick. Jon increasingly vilifies Zeus, Jay talks about the importance of "Reach the Peak" moments, and the show almost immediately collapses under the weight of a terrible Alan Rickman impression.
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In this episode, Jon and new guest Sam make a scifi-adventure flick. Sam becomes the first person on the podcast to say "syphilis," Jon gets far too excited about Hawkman, and the title comes down to the wire.
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In this episode, Jon and Jeff make a crime satire about reality television and punishment culture. Jon has a bone to pick with cop-based reality TV shows, and Jeff comes up with the perfect name for a patsy.
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In this episode, Jon and new guest Jon-Michael make a coming-of-age scifi drama. Jon-Michael is suspicious that custodians might be cyborgs, and Jon tells the quickest Bible story ever.
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Jon was recently a guest on one of his favorite podcasts; Monster Kid Radio hosted by Derek M. Koch.
Check out MKR #371: Jonathan Inbody and Santo Vs. The Blob at https://monsterkidradio.libsyn.com/ , or wherever you get your podcasts!
(My part of the episode starts at 20.54 if you don't want to listen to the rest of Derek's wonderful show. But you should; it's great!)
In this episode, Jon and Jeff make a sentimental giant monster movie. Jon name-drops no one's favorite kaiju King Caesar, and Jon and Jeff discuss the difference between early Spielberg and current Spielberg.
It's a real "fummer."
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In this episode, Jon and Jay make a scifi-horror flick with pitch black humor. The title is the easiest is has ever been, and although Jay and Jon agree that dogs are better than people, they spend a lot of time discussing the logistics of shooting dogs to the moon.
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In this episode, Jon and Andrea make a heist movie... IN SPAAAAACE! Andrea quotes Les Miserables and references I, Robot, while Jon repeatedly mispronounces the word "contortionist."
In this episode, Jon, Jay, and Andrea make a monster western. Andrea gets benched for a pun, Jay shares his encyclopedic knowledge of Tombstone, and Jon thinks mummies need a new gimmick.
In this episode, Jon and Jeff combine classic schmaltz with comic-book ultraviolence. Jon figures out what George Bailey and Frank Castle have in common, and Jeff reminds Jon how sad the beginning of Up was. Titles are still hard.
(PLEASE NOTE: This episode and episode 1 were recorded back to back. Future episodes with Jeff will have better audio quality.)
In this much-improved second episode, regular host Jon and guest co-hosts Andrea and Jay must rise to the challenge of creating an action-comedy out of a beloved comedy and a forgotten action movie. The title is easier this time, but Jon loses any and all likability by insisting that Ferris Bueller is a bad friend and sympathizing with Principal Rooney.
In this inaugural (and audio-quality-challenged) episode, regular host Jon and guest co-host Jeff work together to make an ocean-bound robotic creature feature. Jeff makes a pun, and Jon learns that titles are hard.