So, What‘s the Problem?

Shifty Bench
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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 Feed is also the home of Drop the Pilot and Fringe Division, which are no longer active.

  1. The Vintage Movie Book Club- Final Destination

    07/18/2025

    The Vintage Movie Book Club- Final Destination

    Hey, welcome to a brand new podcast, from Jimmy and Jen. This is the test/pilot episode of The Vintage Movie Book Club, where we read and review novelisations of movies from the 80s and 90s. The books must have been released at the same time as the movie to qualify. Except this month, where we picked a book based on the fact we both watched the movie again recently. Theme- "Sweeter Vermouth" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    40 min

  2. 01/12/2024

    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

  3. 12/23/2023

    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

  4. 12/09/2023

    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

  5. 11/25/2023

    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

  6. 11/20/2023

    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

  7. 10/31/2023

    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

  8. 10/20/2023

    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
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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.

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  • Creator
    Shifty Bench
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Shifty Bench
  • Show Website
    So, What‘s the Problem?