My Father Before Me

Brian Perillo

The podcast where a Gen X Dad makes his teenage son watch the movies and TV shows he grew up with.

  1. 01/30/2025

    MFBM - Episode 16 - The Abyss

    Connor dives into the FIRST James Cameron water disaster film - a movie high on Brian's list - but can Connor even stay awake? Plus Nosferatu, The Substance, John Wick, The Skeleton Crew and more!

  2. 11/29/2024

    MFBM Episode 15 - The Princess Bride

    In a special Thanksgiving episode, the boys jump into the cult classic Romance/Comedy The Princess Bride (after Connor watched it in Film Class!) They also discuss the Fall blockbusters - Wicked and Gladiator 2, their experience at the premier of The 4:30 Movie, and analyze the (mid) season finales of Outer Banks and Cobra Kai.

  3. 10/30/2024

    MFBM Episode 14 - Labyrinth

    For the first time, Connor selects the episode's movie and the boys disagree in their final ratings. In addition to the Jim Henson/David Bowie cult classic, the boys discuss Joker 2, Agatha All Along and the Outer Banks, among other shows. Also, can a good ending save an otherwise average film?

  4. 08/24/2024

    MFBM Episode 13 - Weird Science

    It's an all Bill Paxton episode! The boys have fun with John Hughes strangest 80's romp, Weird Science. They then discuss at length the 2024 Summer Movie season, including Twisters, Alien: Romulus and Deadpool and Wolverine.

  5. 07/21/2024

    MFBM Episode 12 - WarGames

    In today's episode, Connor discovers the Matthew Broderick classic WarGames, prompting talk of AI and nuclear devastation. In addition, Connor gives his thoughts on summer movies A Quiet Place 3 and Longlegs. And Cobra Kai is back!

  6. 05/10/2024

    MFBM Episode 11 - The Lost Boys

    Brian and Connor discuss the classic 1987 Horror/Comedy The Lost Boys! They also discuss Ghostbusters Frozen Empire, Baby Reindeer and Planet of the Apes Plus Your Emails and Voicemails!

  7. 03/26/2024

    MFBM Episode 10 - The Goonies

    Brian and Con discuss the classic coming of age flick, The Goonies. They also share thoughts on Dune 2, and as always, bicker about the Marvel Cinematic Universe as only a father and son can!

  8. 01/09/2024

    MFBM Episode 9 - Heathers

    How many socially unacceptable themes can you fit in one movie? Teen Suicide, School Shootings, Killer Cliques and a healthy dose of Homophobia - They don't make them like this anymore! (Thank Goodness!) Connor experiences the anti-John Hughes 80's high school flick, Heathers, for the first time. We also discuss The Marvels, Wonka, Survivor 45 and of course Connor's Top 100 movie of the month.

See All (16)

5
out of 5
14 Ratings

About

The podcast where a Gen X Dad makes his teenage son watch the movies and TV shows he grew up with.

Information

  • Creator
    Brian Perillo
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Brian Perillo
  • Show Website
    My Father Before Me