The 5MinutePod: Recent Episodes
Sean Takaki
In this episode, Keira and I talk about The End. Not of the world, or of this podcast, but the final episode of Netflix’s A Series of Unfortunate Events. Things get a little emotional…for one of us. Episode music is, “Look Away” written by Daniel Handler and Nick Urata, performed by Neil Patrick Harris, and “That’s Not How the Story Goes” written by Daniel Handler and Nick Urata, performed by cast.
In this episode, Keira and I cover the penultimate episode of Netflix’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, The Penultimate Peril. Episode music is “Windy”, by Ikson.
Keira and I talk about our family trip to Universal Studios Hollywood and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Episode music is “Windy” by Ikson.
Keira and I talk about our summer adventure day out in Henderson, Minnesota at the Kerfoot Canopy Tour zipline park. Music is “Windy” by Ikson.
We’re BACK. After a couple months off for summer, Keira and I are back. In this episode we recap, as best we can, our 2019 San Diego Comic Con experience. We talk about cosplay, celebrity sightings, and swag. Episode music is, “Windy” by Ikson.
Keira and I talk about Book the Eleventh, The Grim Grotto, of Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events. We’re a little rusty after 2 weeks off, but we’re getting back on the podtrain. Episode music is the series theme song, “Look Away”, composed by Nick Urata, lyrics by Daniel Handler, performed by Neil Patrick Harris.
Keira and I talk about Book the Tenth, The Slippery Slope. Episode music is the series theme song, “Look Away”, composed by Nick Urata, lyrics by Daniel Handler, performed by Neil Patrick Harris.
Keira and I talk about Book the 9th, The Carnivorous Carnival, of Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events; Netflix Season 2, Episodes 9 and 10. Episode music is the series theme song, “Look Away”, composed by Nick Urata, lyrics by Daniel Handler, performed by Neil Patrick Harris.
In this episode, Keira and I talk about Book 9, Netflix episodes 15 and 16 of Lemony Snicket’s, A Series of Unfortunate Events; The Hostile Hospital. Episode music is the series theme song, “Look Away”, composed by Nick Urata, lyrics by Daniel Handler, performed by Neil Patrick Harris.
Keira and I talk about The Vile Village, book 7 of the book series, and episodes 13 and 14 on Netflix. Episode music is the series theme song, “Look Away”, composed by Nick Urata, lyrics by Daniel Handler, performed by Neil Patrick Harris.
Keira and I take a brief break from the set of Unfortunate Events episodes and talk about her recent visit to iFly, an indoor skydiving facility that recently opened up near us in Minneapolis. Episode music is, “Windy” by Ikson.
Keira and I discuss book 6, episodes 11 and 12 of Netflix’s, Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events. Recorded live on location at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport, inside a Toyota Tacoma. It works out pretty well. Episode music is the series theme song, “Look Away”, composed by Nick Urata (@devotchkamusic), lyrics by Daniel Handler (@DanielHandler), performed by Neil Patrick Harris (@ActuallyNPH).
Keira and I discuss the fifth book and the ninth and tenth episode of Netflix’s Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events. Turns out it’s hard to remember stuff when you’re bad at remembering. Episode music is the series theme song, “Look Away”, composed by Nick Urata, lyrics by Daniel Handler, performed by Neil Patrick Harris.
Keira and I talk about the fourth book in the Lemony Snicket series, A Series of Unfortunate Events, which is also episodes 7 and 8 of the Netflix series. Episode music is the series theme song, “Look Away”, composed by Nick Urata, lyrics by Daniel Handler, performed by Neil Patrick Harris.
Keira and I discuss The Wide Window, the third book and the fifth and sixth Netflix episodes of Lemony Snicket’s, A Series of Unfortunate Events. After a couple of failed intros, recorder issues, and user error we finally manage to get it done. Episode music is the series theme song, “Look Away”, composed by Nick Urata, lyrics by Daniel Handler, performed by Neil Patrick Harris.
Keira and I give a brief rundown of the events that take place in the Reptile Room, episodes 3 and 4 of Netflix’s Lemony Snicket’s, A Series of Unfortunate Events. Episode music is the series theme song, “Look Away”, composed by Nick Urata, lyrics by Daniel Handler, performed by Neil Patrick Harris. This episode is sponsored by I Am Wood; The Art and Craft of the Simple Wooden Spoon at www.simplewoodenspoon.com
After a slightly longer than usual break, Keira and I talk about the Netflix series, A Series of Unfortunate Events. Based on the Lemony Snicket (Daniel Handler) book series, we start with the first book, The Bad Beginning, which is the first two episodes of the season. There’s also some unprovoked small-town smack talk. Apologies to everyone in Hamel, MN. Episode music is the series theme song, “Look Away”, composed by Nick Urata, lyrics by Daniel Handler, performed by Neil Patrick Harris.
In this episode, Keira and I talk about season 1 of Netflix’s Carmen Sandiego. Starring Gina Rodriguez, Finn Wolford, Abby Trott. Episode Music is “Carmen Sandiego”, performed by Raquel Castro, composed by Steve D’Angelo, and Lorenzo Castelli, Carmen Sandiego theme music composed by Jared Lee Gosselin
In this, the final part of our Next Gen movie review, Keira and I talk about the ending of Next Gen. I don’t know why I felt the need to explain that. Episode music is “Windy”, by Ikson.
This is part 2 of our 3-part discussion of the Netflix Original film, Next Gen from 2018. In it, we talk about narwhals, bullies, and blasters (oh my). Episode music is “Windy”, by Ikson. Please visit our new spoon site, www.simplewoodenspoon.com and grab yourself a simple wooden spoon.
This is the first part of the 3-part movie review for the 2018 Netflix film, Next Gen. An animated film featuring the voices of John Krasinski, Michael Peña, Constance Wu, Jason Sudeikis, and others. It follows a rage-filled young girl, Mai, and a chance encounter with a super robot, 7723. Episode music is “Windy” by Ikson.
This is just a recap…nope, preview? No. Precap…okay…for the next few episodes. Keira and I will be talking about the Netflix Film, Next Gen. We’ll be doing our review in 3 segments, the first will be coming later this week.
In this episode, Keira tries to broaden my knowledge about all things flute, but I remain ignorant. She also plays a bit of Ode to Joy, and some Star Wars at the end. Intro music, “Windy” by Ikson.
Keira and I talk about spoons. Yes, spoons. My spoons, actually. More specifically, my wooden spoons that I’ve been making and selling (hopefully). We talk about what started this new phase/craze, and where it may potentially lead. But mostly we just talk about spoons. http://www.the5minutepod.com/spoons
Music: “Windy”, by Ikson.
Keira explains what the TikTok app is about and I try to explain overhead projectors, camcorders, and answering machines. I don’t do a very good job. Music is “Windy”, by Ikson. #TikTok
Welcome to our first episode of 2019. We missed a couple of recordings due to Keira being all barfy on New Year’s Day, but we’re back. This episode doesn’t exactly kick off our new year with much fanfare, as we just sit around and try to think about what we COULD talk about in upcoming episodes, but it’s something to get the ball rolling into a brand new year.
In this very half-assed episode, Keira and I talk about the Christmas we just had…like 3 days ago.
The closest thing to a “5 minute episode” yet. Keira and I recap the Funko Harry Potter Advent Calendar, and dole out holiday greetings as we get ready for Christmas. Happy Holidays!
This is the second half of our discussion of the movie, Ralph Breaks the Internet. This episode picks up directly on the heels of episode 10, and again, there are SPOILERS UP THE WAZOO here. So if you haven’t seen the movie and don’t want SPOILERS, go away and come back after you’ve seen it. Episode music, “A Place Called Slaughter Race”, Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot, and cast.
In this first of two-part episode, Keira and I talk about Ralph Breaks the Internet, the sequel to the 2012 movie, Wreck-It Ralph. There’s nothing but SPOILERS in this episode, so if you haven’t yet seen it or are planning on seeing DO NOT listen to this episode. You’ve been warned. Episode music, “A Place Called Slaughter Race”; by Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot and cast.
Keira and I talk about Japan. We try to recall our 2016 trip to Japan and some of the highlights with mixed results. The discussion touches on a variety of things including but not limited to planes, trains, and…toilets. And some background cat fights just ‘cuz. Episode music: “Windy”, by Ikson (Creative Commons Lic.)
Keira and I talk about artist and puzzlesmith, Chris Yates. Chris is a wonderfully whimsical artist who specializes in the mind boggling art of handmade wooden jigsaw puzzles. With the exception of a small line of manufactured puzzles produced by Ceaco, all of Chris’ puzzles are hand cut and painted. He makes one-off puzzles based on existing pop culture icons, original ideas, and collaborative designs with fellow indie artists. Find Chris online at chrisyates.net or on Twitter @superyates. Episode music, “Windy” by Ikson. (Creative Commons Lic.) Find us on Twitter/Instagram @5minutepod
Keira and I talk about the two worst (or best) cats in the world…ours! Korra the Manx, and Custard the Domestic American Shorthair (plain) are the topic of discussion tonight. We also discuss the possibility of getting a third feline friend. Music: “Windy”, by Ikson (Creative Commons lic.)
Keira and I talk about cosplay! (and comic-con) We delve into past and potential costume ideas, and talk about some of the cooler cosplay we’ve seen at Comic-Con. We actually stay pretty much on-topic this time. It doesn’t fall off the rails until the very end. Episode Music, “Windy”, by Ikson (Creative Commons lic.)
Keira and I talk about having fun playing Pokemon Go, our favorite monsters, and shinies. There might be some cat talk too, I can't remember
In this episode I try to give Keira a very abbreviated crash course in POP ART. Tonight we focus on one of our favorite artists, Joey Spiotto (aka Jo3bot). We talk a bit about his work, our random and intentional encounters with him, and more. Joey Spiotto can be found online at www.jo3bot.com and on Twitter @JoeySpiotto
Keira and I talk about Hamilton the man, and the musical, and the man behind the musical - Lin-Manuel Miranda. We also get a little sidetracked by troublesome cats and other random musings.
In this episode we breakdown and review Felicia Day’s work on The Guild, Dr Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, her role in Supernatural, and MST3K. We also briefly touch on a couple of her co-stars and my aversion to kids in general.