So, What‘s the Problem?

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A podcast in which our hosts re-watch movies from their youth to determine if it‘s problematic by today‘s standards. Hosted by Jimmy Brown and Jen King. Feed is also the home of Drop the Pilot and Fringe Division, which are no longer active.

12 JAN

The Labyrinth (1986) Problem

We're back, happy 2024! Jimmy and Jen ring in the New Year with a discussion on a childhood fave of the former. Is it a whimsical fantasy fairy tale or the story of a teenage girl's descent into madness? Topics include David Bowie, misremembering lyrics, the baby actor's wellbeing and the age old discussion of digital media vs physical. Join in in two weeks for Jen's birthday pick. Contains strong language.

47 min
23/12/2023

The A Christmas Story (1983) Problem

It's our final episode of the year and the second festive episode of the month. Jimmy and Jen discuss this beloved classic like two people who aren't fans of the movie. Because, well, you know, they're not... Sorry. Topics include corporal punishment in schools, the different ways to discuss movies and good ol' racism. Jen's audio starts off not great but improves very, very quickly. Contains strong language.

40 min
09/12/2023

The Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) Problem

It's DECEMBER! In the first of two episodes this month, Jimmy and Jen talk about this 1985 oddity. They discuss the usual, as well as the movie's music and Jimmy has a couple of rants. Please note that Jen's audio quality in this episode varies wildly. Contains strong language.

34 min
25/11/2023

The Home for the Holidays (1995) Problem

Join Jimmy and Jen as they discuss Jodie Foster's second movie as a director. Topics include drug addiction, relatives and Television sizes. We'll be back in two weeks with a Christmas movie! Contains strong language.

41 min
20/11/2023

The Ishtar (1987) Problem

The wheel returns with this infamous bomb but is it really that bad? Discussions/tangents include Funko Pops, bad movies and weird IMDB trivia. Stay tuned at the end for announcements regarding the future of the show. Contains strong language.

39 min
31/10/2023

The Brainscan (1994) Problem

It's our shortest ever episode and Jimmy had to put audio of the original trailer at the end to get it over the 30 minute mark, yay! October ends with this semi-forgotten horror that maybe should be all the way forgotten? Possibly. Jimmy and Jen discuss acting, confusing endings, the movie's score and next week's episode is determined by the wheel! Contains very strong language. Recorded on Sunday 29th October 2023.

30 min
20/10/2023

The Pet Sematary (1989) Problem

We're back, after a week's absence due to Jimmy's damn internet being off for FIVE FULL DAYS! Spooky month continues with the first adaptation of Stephen King's novel inspired by his actual cat dying in an episode recorded on Jimmy's birthday, October 11th. This episode, Jimmy and Jen discuss cats and death. Contains strong language.

38 min
07/10/2023

The Omen (1976) Problem

It's Jimmy's birthday pick and he's running out of movies from 1976 that he watched as a kid! Also, horror because October! Topics include the 70s, remakes and, of course, the Omen "Curse". Contains very strong language and adult themes. Jimmy has a new microphone, so you will hear the bumping of a table and the moving of a chair from his side. He'll adjust it for next time.

47 min

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A podcast in which our hosts re-watch movies from their youth to determine if it‘s problematic by today‘s standards. Hosted by Jimmy Brown and Jen King. Feed is also the home of Drop the Pilot and Fringe Division, which are no longer active.

Creator

Shifty Bench
Years Active

2018 - 2024
Episodes

101
Rating

Clean
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So, What‘s the Problem?

So, What‘s the Problem?

The Labyrinth (1986) Problem

The A Christmas Story (1983) Problem

The Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) Problem

The Home for the Holidays (1995) Problem

The Ishtar (1987) Problem

The Brainscan (1994) Problem

The Pet Sematary (1989) Problem

The Omen (1976) Problem

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So, What‘s the Problem?

Episodes

The Labyrinth (1986) Problem

The A Christmas Story (1983) Problem

The Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) Problem

The Home for the Holidays (1995) Problem

The Ishtar (1987) Problem

The Brainscan (1994) Problem

The Pet Sematary (1989) Problem

The Omen (1976) Problem

About

Information