99 episodes
Playing Favorites Playing Favorites
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5.0 • 10 Ratings
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Remember those late night conversations you’d have with a good friend? We've been having them for a long time, and we're here to share them with you! Join Justin and Paul as they talk their way through a variety of topics, pinpointing what makes something a “favorite.” Sometimes profound. Sometimes just profoundly silly. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/playing-favorites/support
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Favorites of Dune (1984)
We don't like sand. It's coarse and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere. Not like Kyle McLaughlin. This Paul Atreides is soft, doughy, and whisper-thinks the whole movie. Join Justin and Paul on their second favorite desert planet: Dune.
Did you know Playing Favorites is raising money for children's hospitals? You can check it out and donate here: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/Justin-Benoit
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Theme Music: Evan King - "Thermal" https://www.youtube.com/ContextSensitivehttps://contextsensitive.bandcamp.com/
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Favorites of Bloodsport (1988)
Justin and Paul join Jean Claude Van Damme as he dives into the seedy underworld of super-secret, illegal full contact martial arts tournaments. You know, the kinds of things that kickboxing army privates go AWOL for while being chased by bumbling agents through the streets of Bangkok. Just another typical biopic based on a true story.
Did you know Playing Favorites is raising money for children's hospitals? You can check it out and donate here: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/Justin-Benoit
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Theme Music: Evan King - "Thermal" https://www.youtube.com/ContextSensitivehttps://contextsensitive.bandcamp.com/
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Favorites of Anaconda (1997)
It's nice when a movie has a plot. And sometimes, it's better not to think too hard about stuff like that. This is the story of (Jon) Anaconda. Justin and Paul finally take on 1997's Anaconda and its star-studded cast, including Jon Voight, Ice Cube, Jennifer Lopez, Danny Trejo, and...Owen Wilson? NOTE: No snakes or weird accents were harmed in the making of this episode.
Did you know Playing Favorites is raising money for children's hospitals? You can check it out and donate here: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/Justin-Benoit
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Theme Music: Evan King - "Thermal" https://www.youtube.com/ContextSensitivehttps://contextsensitive.bandcamp.com/
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Favorites of...Birdemic?
Fun Fact: Did you know: a movie can just be long shots of driving, awkward flirts, installing solar panels, and no killer bird payoff for at least 45 minutes??? Justin knows now. Join us as Paul subjects Justin to the "cult classic" Birdemic: Shock and Terror.
Did you know Playing Favorites is raising money for children's hospitals? You can check it out and donate here: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/Justin-Benoit
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Theme Music: Evan King - "Thermal" https://www.youtube.com/ContextSensitivehttps://contextsensitive.bandcamp.com/
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Favorites of Super Mario Bros. (1993)
Justin and Paul give the original Mario movie its time to shine, featuring classic Mario characters like Hipster Toad, giant reptilian goombahs, and, uh, Big Bertha? Just trust the fungus and dance to the beat!
Did you know Playing Favorites is raising money for children's hospitals? You can check it out and donate here: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/Justin-Benoit
Find us on YouTube and Social Media Click Here
Theme Music: Evan King - "Thermal"https://www.youtube.com/ContextSensitivehttps://contextsensitive.bandcamp.com/
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Favorites of Return of the King
All good things must end. Join Paul and Justin as they take a look back at the epic battles, the amazing performances, and Return of the King's many, many endings.
Extra Life Gameday is Nov. 4th, and we will be streaming video games for 24 to help promote raising money for Children's Hospitals! You can donate here: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/Justin-Benoit
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Intro Music & Outro Music (Thermal) by Evan King. Check him out here!
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Customer Reviews
5 stars
Really fun podcast. The hosts do a great job covering a huge variety of topics. I started with the episode on favorite Zelda games and it was easy to hit that Subscribe button after that!
All Your Favorites in One Place
We often know when something has settled into our minds as a favorite, but rarely stop to consider why that is. What makes one film in a genre better than another? What makes a video game better than all the rest? What makes it set up permanent shop in your head? That's what hosts Justin and Paul are here to discuss. The thorough and friendly back-and-forth was entertaining and thought-provoking. I enjoyed myself very much.