Is Paul Dano OK?

Matt Brothers and Daryl Bär
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Is Paul Dano OK?

Welcome to Is Paul Dano OK? The show where we discuss the numerous artistic endeavours of the actor, director, screenwriter, producer and musician, Paul Franklin Dano. s05 Greers s07 Won't You Take Me To... Clancy Brown? s08 Weisz City s09 Hiro Worship

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  1. EPISODE 1

    The Last Samurai (with Katie Smith Wong)

    Shots fired on the first episode of Hiro Worship as Tom Cruise conquers his alcoholism, learns about honour and stuff, and saves an entire nation from losing its culture to the western scourge. Matt and Daryl were fortunate enough to have film critic and writer Katie Smith Wong on their episode on Edward Zwick's 2003 film, The Last Samurai. This film is Hiroyuki Sanada's hollywood debut, and the start of a whole new phase of the man's storied career. You can check out some of Katie's work here. You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our Teepublic store. We also have our intro themes and interludes over on Bandcamp. The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär and produced by Mike Hall. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at ispauldanook@gmail.com

    1h 25m

  2. EPISODE 2

    Shogun's Ninja (with Patrick O'Reilly)

    Episode two of Hiro Worship sees Daryl, Matt, and Patrick (from Vintage Video Podcast) duking it out against Sonny Chiba and his horde of gold hunting lackeys in Shogun's Ninja. A film in which a baby-faced Hiroyuki Sanada kills the sensei he learned a bunch of cool tricks from but the guy's like, "Nah my dude it's fine. Hos before bros. Peace out". You should check out Vintage Video Podcast. It's ace! Seriously... click here. You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our Teepublic store. We also have our intro themes and interludes over on Bandcamp. The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär and produced by Mike Hall. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at ispauldanook@gmail.com

    1h 15m

  3. EPISODE 3

    Mortal Kombat 2021 (with Kat Hughes)

    Round three of Hiro Worship sees Matt and Daryl jostling Mortal Kombat 2021 in a pre-tournament bout of fistycuffs alongside writer and critic Kat Hughes. Will this trio of Earthrealm kombatants survive to witness the glory of Hiroyuki Sanada exacting his revenge as the legendary Scorpion, or will they get their souls sucked by Shang Tsung? You can find some of Kat's writing here. You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our Teepublic store. We also have our intro themes and interludes over on Bandcamp. The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär and produced by Mike Hall. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at ispauldanook@gmail.com

    1h 41m

  4. EPISODE 4

    Ring (with Sarah Miles)

    On this episode, Matt, Daryl and their guest, Sarah Miles (writer, horror and asian cinema officionado) discuss Hideo Nakata's 1998 adaptation of Koji Suzuki's Ringu. You can find some of Sarah's writing here, and over here. You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our Teepublic store. We also have our intro themes and interludes over on Bandcamp. The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär and produced by Mike Hall. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at ispauldanook@gmail.com

    1h 23m

  5. EPISODE 5

    Sunshine (with Harley Mumford)

    Episode five of Hiro Worship sends Matt and Daryl on a mission to blow up the sun. Luckily they're bringing along Harley Mumford for the journey. Please check out Harley's awesome podcast, Fandomentals. Available via all good podcatchers. You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our Teepublic store. We also have our intro themes and interludes over on Bandcamp. The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär and produced by Mike Hall. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at ispauldanook@gmail.com

    1h 19m

  6. EPISODE 6

    The Twilight Samurai (with Ben Jones)

    This time around, Matt and Daryl faces off with Asian cinema oficinado, Ben Jones (He's a big lad but he's only brought a big wooden stick). You can find his words of wisdowm over at places like The Geek Show, and on Instagram and Twxtter (@crymeigsamurai). You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our Teepublic store. We also have our intro themes and interludes over on Bandcamp. The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär and produced by Mike Hall. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at ispauldanook@gmail.com

    1h 18m

  7. EPISODE 7

    The Wolverine (with Chris Johnston)

    Good news everyone. Chris Johnston from Easy Riders Raging Podcast, and The Steven Spielberg Podcast is back to sink his claws into Matt and Daryl as they discuss Hugh Jackman and James Mangold's 2013 superhero joint, The Wolverine. You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our Teepublic store. We also have our intro themes and interludes over on Bandcamp. The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär and produced by Mike Hall. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at ispauldanook@gmail.com

    2h 1m

  8. EPISODE 8

    Bullet Train (with Megan Robinson)

    Duking it out on David Leitch's Bullet Train are Matt, Daryl, and special guest Megan Robinson. Megan is a copy editor and staff writer over at Film Cred, as well as writing for other publications too. You can check out some of her great work here. You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our Teepublic store. We also have our intro themes and interludes over on Bandcamp. The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär and produced by Mike Hall. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at ispauldanook@gmail.com

    1h 58m

  9. BONUS

    Bonus 26: Hiro Worship primer

    With Weisz City in the rearview mirror, Matt and Daryl engage in some Hiro Worship as they begin to cover the extensive filmography of actor, singer, and martial artist, Hiroyuki Sanada. This season's subject was voted for by the listeners, so a huge thanks to those who took part. You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our Teepublic store. We also have our intro themes and interludes over on Bandcamp. The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär and produced by Mike Hall. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at ispauldanook@gmail.com

    1h 6m

  10. BONUS

    Bonus 27: Shōgun (with Sabrina Barr)

    At the halfway point of the season, Matt and Daryl reunite with tv writer, Sabrina Barr to discuss one of the hottest shows of the year! You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our Teepublic store. We also have our intro themes and interludes over on Bandcamp. The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär and produced by Mike Hall. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at ispauldanook@gmail.com

    2h 36m

  11. BONUS

    Bonus 28: Shōgun at the Emmys

    This time around, Matt and Daryl talk through Shōgun's historic performance at the Primetime Emmy Awards. The nominations, the wins, and where it could all lead for actor/ producer, Hiroyuki Sanada. You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our Teepublic store. We also have our intro themes and interludes over on Bandcamp. The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär and produced by Mike Hall. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at ispauldanook@gmail.com

    1h 3m

  12. BONUS

    Bonus 29: Hiro Worship Wrap Up

    Matt and Daryl say goodbye to the legendary Hiroyuki Sanada. They reflect upon the season's highs, lows, and deviations, speculating on where Sanada will go next now he's got all of that well deserved Shōgun juice. mmmm... Shōgun juice You can find all season artwork designs (from the ridiculously talented Stephen Trumble) on our Teepublic store. We also have our intro themes and interludes over on Bandcamp. The intro theme was performed by Daryl Bär and produced by Mike Hall. Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts, or a Five Star Rating on Spotify. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at ispauldanook@gmail.com Matt and Daryl will be back soon with Season 10, and a return to Paul Dano!

    55 min
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Welcome to Is Paul Dano OK? The show where we discuss the numerous artistic endeavours of the actor, director, screenwriter, producer and musician, Paul Franklin Dano. s05 Greers s07 Won't You Take Me To... Clancy Brown? s08 Weisz City s09 Hiro Worship

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  • Creator
    Matt Brothers and Daryl Bär
  • Episodes
    99
  • Seasons
    9
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