One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez

Ryan Luis Rodriguez
One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez

Audio commentaries are the embryonic form of podcasting, and this show looks at the art of filmmaking through the greatest of these tracks. From comedy to drama, live-action to animation, good and bad, we run the gamut of cinema in a lighthearted, hopefully enlightening fashion. It’s the only commentary-centric show that matters because it’s the only one that exists. (As far as we know.) 

  1. #076: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly with Tom Lorenzo

    JUL 8

    #076: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly with Tom Lorenzo

    For our seventy-sixth episode, it’s our biggest episode ever when Tom Lorenzo (“You’re Missing Out” podcast) finally returns to discuss the academic audio commentary for his favorite film: Sergio Leone’s 1966 spaghetti western opera “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”. Amongst the things discussed? The magic of having Ennio Morricone’s score on set, childhood awareness of the lack of lip-sync, the connections between Tuco and Paulie from “Rocky”, Clint Eastwood taking home a salary that exceeded the amount of gold he steals in the film, casting Eli Wallach as a Mexican, flies on set made more vibrant in 4K, learning when every actor and/or crew member died, the question of whether or not The Man with No Name Trilogy is actually a trilogy, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Room to Dream” by David Lynch and Kristine McKenna (2018), “Hollywood Pride” by Alonso Duralde (2024), and “But Have You Read the Book?” by Kristen Lopez (2023)  For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast  Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

    1h 11m
  2. #075: The House of the Devil with Tim Mather

    JUN 24

    #075: The House of the Devil with Tim Mather

    For our seventy-fifth episode, the great Tim Mather (VHS Gore Store) returns for an analysis of the audio commentaries for Ti West’s 2009 ‘80s-tastic demonic thriller “The House of the Devil”. Amongst the things discussed? The shifting IMAX ratio for “Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning”, co-star Mary Woronov’s impressive roster of film credits, the beauty of high-waisted jeans, eating pizza with “Barbie” director (and star of “Greenberg” apparently) Greta Gerwig, VHS as the embryonic DVR, CandIce Bergen’s rumored romance with A.I., and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Se7en” (1995), “Panic Room” (2002), and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (2008)  For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast  Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

    55 min
  3. #074: Battle Beyond the Stars with Ryan from the New World Pictures Podcast

    JUN 10

    #074: Battle Beyond the Stars with Ryan from the New World Pictures Podcast

    One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez

    47 min
  4. #073: Serenity with Em from Verbal Diorama

    MAY 27

    #073: Serenity with Em from Verbal Diorama

    For our seventy-third episode, it’s a conversation literally years in the making when Em from the hit podcast Verbal Diorama joins us for a discussion of Joss Whedon’s director’s commentary for his 2005 theatrical space western “Serenity”. Amongst the things discussed: safety in space, the delightful resourcefulness of Kaylee Frye, Whedon apologizing for shooting a shirtless Nathan Fillion above the clavicle, some opposing views on “Doublemeat Palace”, unmemorable theme park excursions, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “M*A*S*H” (1970), “The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!” (1988), and “Galaxy Quest” (1999)  For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast  Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

    56 min
  5. #072: Uncut Gems with Phillip Iscove

    MAY 13

    #072: Uncut Gems with Phillip Iscove

    This is how we win. For our seventy-second episode, we’re joined once again by Phillip Iscove (“Sleepy Hollow”, “Podcast Like It’s the 2000s”) for a discussion of the commentary for the anxiety-inducing Safdie Brothers follow-up to their masterpiece “Good Time”: 2019’s “Uncut Gems”. We discuss the contemporary themes relating to Jewish identity, phenomenal performances from non-acting athletes, audiences rooting for a character who refuses to make the right decisions, verisimilitude in casting, how brothers can argue over something as trivial as a commentary, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Rushmore” (1998), “The Royal Tenenbaums” (2001), and “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” (2004)  For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast  Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

    59 min
  6. #071: Talk to Her with Alonso Duralde

    APR 29

    #071: Talk to Her with Alonso Duralde

    For our seventy-first episode, we’re joined by author, critic, and podcast superstar Alonso Duralde (“Hollywood Pride”, “Maximum Film”) for a discussion of the only commentary from renowned Spanish auteur Pedro Almodovar, on his 2002 Oscar-winning film “Talk to Her”. Amongst the things discussed: symbolic lava lamps, an X-rated take on “The Incredible Shrinking Man”, alternate (better?) titles, the Spanish word for ‘bullfighter’, the crucial use of curtains to connect to Almodovar’s previous film, your host’s inability to conjure a proper Spanish accent, and so much more. Recommendations: “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown” (1988), “Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!” (1989), and “All About My Mother” (1999)  For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast  Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

    50 min
  7. #070: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice with Isabel Teran

    APR 15

    #070: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice with Isabel Teran

    For our seventieth episode, girlfriend of the podcast Isabel Teran returns as the newest member of the Three-Timers Club to discuss Tim Burton’s audio commentary for his 36-years-later sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”. Amongst the things discussed: fearing the Cowboy from “Mulholland Drive”, Winona Ryder’s transformative hairdo in “Edward Scissorhands”, the potential of a stop-motion “Mars Attacks”, how to secure a PG-13 rating with graphic intestines, the voice artist behind Babyjuice, sharing a love of physical media with murderous spirits, and Bob. Everyone loves Bob. Ryan’s Recommendations: “Ocean’s Twelve” (2004), “Life During Wartime” (2009), and “Mission: Impossible—Ghost Protocol” (2011)  For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast   Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

    56 min
  8. OTM #069: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring with Ryan Luis Rodriguez

    APR 1

    OTM #069: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring with Ryan Luis Rodriguez

    For our sixty-ninth episode (nice), join new host Ben Haslar for a discussion of the audio commentary for Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” Trilogy, specifically the first installment, “The Fellowship of the Ring”, with special guest Ryan Luis Rodriguez (“Reels of Justice” podcast). If any of this sounds unusual, please note the release date.  Ben’s Recommendations: Universal Monsters Collection (1931-1956), and “Daimajin” Trilogy (1966), and “Zatoichi the Blind Swordsman” (1962-1973)  For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast  Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

    48 min
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Audio commentaries are the embryonic form of podcasting, and this show looks at the art of filmmaking through the greatest of these tracks. From comedy to drama, live-action to animation, good and bad, we run the gamut of cinema in a lighthearted, hopefully enlightening fashion. It’s the only commentary-centric show that matters because it’s the only one that exists. (As far as we know.) 

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