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11/11/2024

154. Arcade Fire’s The Suburbs (2010): Picking The 5 Best Songs For Side A

Summary In this episode of 'Trimming the Musical Fat', host Stephen and guest Ross Braidwood critique Arcade Fire’s critically acclaimed 2010 album ‘The Suburbs’. The mission: Curate an under 50-minute, single vinyl version of the album to create a more concise listening experience. In this show, Stephen and Ross agree on the five tracks that will make up Side A. The guys also talk about their love for the band, the first time they heard them and what it’s like to see them live (including twice on The Suburbs Tour). Chapters 02:06 Introduction to ‘The Suburbs’ 03:36 Critical Reception and Sales Performance 04:26 Album Overview and Initial Impressions 15:18 Seeing Arcade Fire’s live 19:17 ‘The Suburbs’ 22:40 ‘Ready to Start’ 26:08 ‘Modern Man’ 28:42 ‘Rococo’ 31:54 ‘Empty Room’ 34:36 Side B Show Preview Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica

11/11/2024

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36 min
05/28/2025

20. This Podcast Will Self-Destruct: Discussing The Mission : Impossible Movies From 2011 to 2023

“Mission accomplished!” - Ethan Hunt (2011, Ghost Protocol”). Stephen & Paul continue their not-impossible mission of critiquing and ranking Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission : Impossible’ movies. The successful film series which has grossed over $4B USD at the global box office. Movies 1 - 3 were discussed in the previous show. In this, the concluding episode: - Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (2011) - Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (2015) - Mission Impossible: Fallout (2018) - Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) Look out for movie information, box office grosses, critical and audience reception, budgets, facts and more. Which of the seven movies will be ranked top? Which do we wish never existed? Listen/Watch to find out. Come back next month for our look at the two Timothy Dalton James Bond movies (The Living Daylights & License To Kill). Visit our webpage - Trimming The Movie Fat | Trimming The Musical (trimmingthemusicalfat.com) Like what you heard? Why not buy us a coffee to show your appreciation - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh Listen to our music podcast - https://anchor.fm/TTMF

05/28/2025

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59 min
06/24/2022

6. Going The Distance: Discussing The Rocky Movies (1976 - 2006)

"Rocky, Rocky, Rocky..." TTMF hosts Stephen and Paul Nicholson enter the ring to take on Sly Stallone's 6 Rocky movies. It's the Italian Stallion versus the Scottish Haggises! Which movies will survive the merciless pummelling? The Oscar winning original? The Mr T & Hulk Hogan starring third movie? The 'patriotic' fourth? The much maligned fifth? Do any not deserve to be part of this beloved franchise? Spoiler: Yes! Listen now to find out. "Adriannnnnnnnn......." Visit our webpage - Trimming The Movie Fat | Trimming The Musical (trimmingthemusicalfat.com) Support us via Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/trimmingthemusicalfat Listen to our music podcast - Trimming The Musical Fat • A podcast on Anchor

06/24/2022

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1h 51m
07/24/2022

8. From Krypton to Kansas: Discussing The Christopher Reeve Superman Movies (1978 - 1987)

For Paul & I, Christopher Reeve is the ultimate Superman. So we decided to take a look back at his 4 Superman movies from the 1970s - 1980s. Do they still hold up today? Which is the better version of Superman II: The Lester or Donner cuts? Is IV, featuring Nuclear Man, the train-wreck we remember? Do Paul & I still disagree over the quality of III? Spoiler: Yes! So, join us as we go up, up and away into full-on Superman lore to critique each movie, reminisce about first seeing them, play archive interview & review clips, and decide which movies don't deserve to be part of this beloved series. Listen now you diseased maniacs!! Visit our webpage - Trimming The Movie Fat | Trimming The Musical (trimmingthemusicalfat.com) Support us via Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/trimmingthemusicalfat Listen to our music podcast - Trimming The Musical Fat • A podcast on Anchor

07/24/2022

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1h 33m
05/08/2025

55. Diamonds Are Forever (1971): Sean Connery’s James Bond Movies - Part Six - Keep or Trim?

"It's a middle of the pack Bond movie." Summary In this episode of 'Trimming The Movie Fat', host Stephen & his guests discuss 'Diamonds Are Forever', Sean Connery's final official Bond film. They explore the film's plot, box office success, and initial impressions, while analyzing Connery's performance, the portrayal of Blofeld, and the representation of women in the film. The conversation also delves into the unique Las Vegas setting, memorable action sequences, the theme song, and the villains Wint & Kidd. The hosts conclude with their ratings and final thoughts on the film's place in the Bond franchise. "It's a fun movie” Chapters 00:35 Introduction to Diamonds Are Forever 05:08 Tale of the Tape: Diamonds Are Forever 07:15 First Impressions of the Film 09:38 Sean Connery's Performance 15:33 The Evolution of Bond's Style 17:48 Blofeld's Portrayal and Villainy 20:40 Women in Diamonds Are Forever 23:13 Las Vegas as a Bond Setting 24:00 Action Sequences and Highlights 26:23 Theme Song and Soundtrack 28:41 Wint and Kidd and Representation 31:38 Final Thoughts and Ratings Visit our webpage - Trimming The Movie Fat | Trimming The Musical Fat (trimmingthemusicalfat.com) Like what you heard? Why not buy us a coffee to show your appreciation - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh Listen to our music podcast - https://anchor.fm/TTMF Letterboxd - https://boxd.it/aLddd

05/08/2025

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35 min
11/10/2023

121. Bruce Springsteen 1975 - 1987: Episode 5 ‘Born in the USA’ (1984)

“Glory days, well they'll pass you by”. Podcast co-host Stephen has gotten into Bruce Springsteen in a big way this year (2023). So much so that he’s corralled friend and lifelong Boss fan Davie Melon into joining him for a Springsteen side-series covering his studio output from 1975 to 1987. So join them on their aural adventure from ‘Born to Run’ to ‘Tunnel of Love’ as they critique and rank each album, and create the ultimate under 50 minute, single vinyl Springsteen singles collection. In this, the fifth episode, we revisit Springsteen’s seventh album, by some margin his greatest commercial success - ‘Born in the USA’ (1984). The Boss sold over 29M copies of the album & scored 7 top ten US hit singles from it, including his biggest seller ‘Dancing in the Dark’. Despite its huge success, do Stephen & Davie think the album is on par with Springsteen’s previous releases? Are there any non-singles which deserve more attention? What do they think of each single and where would they rank them? Listen now to find out. Also, look out for archive interview clips, promos and album facts. Come back next month for ‘Tunnel of Love’ (1987). Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh / Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica

11/10/2023

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1h 14m
02/18/2023

86. Queen’s The Miracle (1989) - What unreleased tracks should have been on the album?

Take 2! We recorded the first version of this pod earlier in the year but had to scrap it due to sound issues in editing. So, we reconvened earlier this week to do it all again! What was worth all this effort? Queen’s 1989, UK number one album - ‘The Miracle’. Specifically, the Collectors Edition (CE) of it released last year (2022). Podcast hosts Stephen and Paul critique the CE & use the tracks on it to curate what they feel is the best single vinyl, under 50 minute version of the album. With over 3 hours of music to go through, including unreleased tracks, alternate versions, instrumentals, and b-sides, this was a tough ask for these lifelong Queen fans. Which tracks will get a spot? I Want It All? Breakthru? Scandal? Face It Alone? Have we curated the best version of the record? The one that should have been released in 1989? Listen now to find out. Was it all worth it? Yes! It was a worthwhile experience, ha ha ha!!! Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh Listen to the TTMF Supercut of The Miracle here - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3EpxhCc5xR9tHGcqc2LgcZ?si=ldVIjsfUSOmAUJrD2MxdJA / Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Tweet us - https://www.twitter.com/MusicalTrimming?s=20 / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica

02/18/2023

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1h 10m
06/20/2025

58. Batman v Superman (2016) - Who Did You Want to Win?

"Ben Affleck was a great Batman."SummaryIn this episode of Trimming The Movie Fat, host Stephen delves into the complexities of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016). He discusses the film's box office success, critical reception, and its ambitious themes of fear, power, and accountability. The conversation explores character portrayals, particularly of Batman, Superman, and Lex Luthor, as well as the film's visual style and soundtrack. Ultimately, Stephen shares his personal enjoyment of the film despite its flaws and invites listeners to share their thoughts.Chapters00:00 Ben Affleck Interview00:50 Introduction to Batman v Superman01:13 B v S Trailer03:24 Henry Cavill Interview05:23 B v S: Tale of the Tape07:44 Themes of Fear, Power, and Accountability09:50 Character Analysis and Performances10:38 Soundtrack and Cinematic Style12:27 Final Thoughts and Audience EngagementVisit our webpage - Trimming The Movie Fat | Trimming The Musical Fat (trimmingthemusicalfat.com)Like what you heard? Why not buy us a coffee to show your appreciation - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthhListen to our music podcast - https://anchor.fm/TTMFLetterboxd - https://boxd.it/aLddd

06/20/2025

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17 min
07/21/2024

33. The Omen Movies - Which Are The Spawn of Satan?

"She's smiling when she's doing it, and that's what makes it scarier." Summary In this episode of Trimming the Movie Fat, Stephen and Paul discuss the Omen franchise. They rank and review each film, starting with the original 1976 classic. They praise the film's brilliant cast, memorable scenes, and impactful kills. They also discuss the iconic ending and the contribution of Jerry Goldsmith's outstanding music. They both agree that the original Omen is a top-tier film. They then move on to discuss Omen 2 (1978), noting that while it's good, it doesn't quite reach the same level as the first film. The hosts then share their thoughts on the remaining three films, including the recently released The First Omen (2024) and awful made-for-TV sequel Omen 4: The Awakening (1991). "It's definitely a movie that sets out to make you afraid of crows." Chapters 01:00 Introduction 08:56 Discussing The Omen (1976) 23:40 Discussing Omen II (1978) 35:57 Discussing Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981) 56:14 Discussing Omen IV: The Awakening (1991) 66:06 Discussing The First Omen (2024) 77:24 Ranking The Omen movies Visit our webpage - Trimming The Movie Fat | Trimming The Musical (trimmingthemusicalfat.com) Like what you heard? Why not buy us a coffee to show your appreciation - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh Listen to our music podcast - https://anchor.fm/TTMF

07/21/2024

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1h 21m
01/15/2022

1 - Ho-Ho-Ho, Now I Have a Podcast: Discussing The Die Hard Movies (1988 - 2013)

Join hosts Stephen and Paul, plus guests Ross, Davie and Luke, for the first ever episode of Trimming The Movie Fat. The boys have super-cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) in their sights as they discuss each of the 5 Die Hard movies, and give their opinion whether it's a prime cut or offal. What will survive the cull? Spoiler: Die Hard makes it! Plus, Die Hard and general movie facts; favourite scenes; & information about each movie. Visit our webpage - Trimming The Movie Fat | Trimming The Musical (trimmingthemusicalfat.com) Support us via Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/trimmingthemusicalfat Listen to our music podcast - Trimming The Musical Fat • A podcast on Anchor

01/15/2022

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1h 48m

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154. Arcade Fire’s The Suburbs (2010): Picking The 5 Best Songs For Side A

20. This Podcast Will Self-Destruct: Discussing The Mission : Impossible Movies From 2011 to 2023

6. Going The Distance: Discussing The Rocky Movies (1976 - 2006)

8. From Krypton to Kansas: Discussing The Christopher Reeve Superman Movies (1978 - 1987)

55. Diamonds Are Forever (1971): Sean Connery’s James Bond Movies - Part Six - Keep or Trim?

121. Bruce Springsteen 1975 - 1987: Episode 5 ‘Born in the USA’ (1984)

86. Queen’s The Miracle (1989) - What unreleased tracks should have been on the album?

58. Batman v Superman (2016) - Who Did You Want to Win?

33. The Omen Movies - Which Are The Spawn of Satan?

1 - Ho-Ho-Ho, Now I Have a Podcast: Discussing The Die Hard Movies (1988 - 2013)

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