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Old sketch group pals Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney drop by to discuss their new film about two high college buds attempting to make it downstairs to grab their munchies. Available on Hulu: Pizza Movie. For the older sketch heads: they’re the comedy duo BriTANick and they discuss with Abe and Michael the challenges of making an indie movie in 2026 and the surprising successes and failures of basically making it yourself. It’s a very funny film, make sure to sit down and give it a watch. Features: Brian and Nick: https://www.patreon.com/c/BriTANicK/posts Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2026

Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where Edward leaves. Features: Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2026

The hosts are joined by fellow funnyman and writer (and if you remember far enough actor) Soren Bowie. The gang talk about this very funny faux-documentary from 2016 as well as the sketch troupe behind it: The Lonely Island. They discuss what makes the writing tick and even pull out the old projector to do some joke mathematics. Features: Soren Bowie: https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2026

Mike and Abe discuss the 2013 psychological thriller/mystery Prisoners, directed by Denis Villeneuve. The film depicts the horrors of your child being kidnapped and how rage and fear can strip our humanity. Get ready for some movie “glazing,” as the kids call it. Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2026

Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where Faye joins a technocult. Features: Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2026

This episode completes the thrilling conclusion of the 1994 ABC television event, The Stand. We covered this as a two-parter, as it’s technically four movie length episodes. For this episode, Michael and Abe discuss the mythological backing of King’s stories, the consequences of the plot, and guess how the real whimper of an ending. Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2026

Our limited series with co-hosts Abe Epperson and David Bell digs deep into the internet meme of the “dad movie.” We can all probably name a dad movie, but can we isolate the tropes that really make this a bona fide film genre? Let’s find out! Features: Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social David Bell: https://bsky.app/profile/moviehooligan.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2026

Bridgett and Sarah start a new trilogy. Let’s see what the hosts think of soft sci-fi! I hope they like it. They’ll probably like it. Well, Bridgett’s seen ‘em. But Sarah has not. Great Scott! Features: Other Bridgett and Sarah podcasts: https://www.instagram.com/bspodcasting/ Bridgett Greenberg: https://www.instagram.com/bridgett_greenberg Sarah Griffith: https://www.instagram.com/sarahgriffith/ Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2026

The hosts are joined by comedian and friend of the pod Will Poole (aka Kristi Yamaguccimane) once again. This time they discuss the campy, cartoony hallucination that is 1990’s Dick Tracy. Features: Will Poole: https://bsky.app/profile/wapplehouse.bsky.social Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2026

The hosts discuss the 2024 lesbian crime story Love Lies Bleeding. They discuss influences, execution, and themes involved. Episode brought to you by JaneQ via the Pick the Flick tier of our patreon! Thanks, Jane! Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2026

Our hosts, who totally aren’t cylons, comb through each episode of Syfy’s hit Battlestar Galactica from the 2000’s. Every two weeks we’ll have another episode, listenable via the King Among Beans tier at our patreon. This episode provided on the free feed just to wet your beak, freeloaders. Features: Cody Johnston: https://bsky.app/profile/codyjohnston.bsky.social Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2026

This episode covers the first half of the 1994 ABC television event, The Stand. We’re covering this as a two-parter, as it’s technically four movie length episodes. For this episode, Michael and Abe discuss the mythological backing of King’s stories, the quality of the production, and guess how it’s going to end (probably not with a bang, but a whimper, amiright?). Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2026

Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where Spike fights a cowboy. Features: Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2026

The new show from Cody Johnston and Michael Swaim continues! They comb through each episode of Syfy’s hit Battlestar Galactica from the 2000’s. Every two weeks we’ll have another episode, listenable via the King Among Beans tier at our patreon. This episode provided on the free feed just to wet your beak, freeloaders. Features: Cody Johnston: https://bsky.app/profile/codyjohnston.bsky.social Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2026

The hosts debate who is the podcast-Batman (the best version of Batman), and also cover the 2005 superhero film Batman Begins. Michael and Abe discuss the myth of Batman, the logic of Gotham, and cops (mainly). Episode brought to you by askingseven via the Pick the Flick tier of our patreon! Thanks, seven! Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2026

Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where Jet helps a daughter tell her father that he sucks. Features: Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2026

This episode was paid for by special bean the indignant eel via the Pick the Flick tier on our patreon. They picked it and we flicked it! Thanks, eel! This episode covers the 1969 Robert Redford and Gene Hackman skiing movie. Though, it’s mostly about boning. Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2026

Big thanks to Mike Scorpio for being a Pick the Flick tiered bean! They chose the tier and got to pick a movie for us to cover! You can be like Mike! Michael and Abe are joined by friend of beans and pod, writer and life coach Hana Michels to discuss the 1999 cannibal film Ravenous starring Guy Pierce and Robert Carlyle. They discuss gore in cinema, vampire tales, and being so strong you don’t care if you’re stabbed. Features: Hana Michels: https://bsky.app/profile/hanamichels.bsky.social Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2026

We bring on a special bean this episode, writer and comedian Soren Bowie. You might know him from After Hours, or American Dad, or Quick Question, or “hunk” in the dictionary. We’re covering the 1975 classic motion picture about releasing a Jack Nicholson upon a group of people, like you’d do with a wolf. Not to be confused with the 1994 classic motion picture about releasing a Jack Nicholson upon a group of people, like you’d do with a wolf. Features: Soren Bowie: https://bsky.app/profile/sorenbowie.bsky.social Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2026

We bring on a special bean this episode, author and comedian Robert Brockway. He has a book out (info below) and we’re talking about the 1991 Terry Gilliam film starring Jeff Bridges and Robin Williams. Features: Robert Brockway: https://linktr.ee/killyourimaginaryfriend Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2026

Michael and guest host / Friend of the Bean John Liot discuss the indie adventure game The Midnight Walk. As a little flame boy, you light your way through a linear but deceptively simple puzzle games. The boys discuss its mechanics, story, and experience playing this fairly short game. Features: John Liot: https://www.instagram.com/johnliot/ Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2026

Abe and Michael are joined by fellow podcasting funnymen Jacob Reed and Danny O’Malley. You may recognize Jacob as the lead to our film Kill Me Now. They join us to talk about the 1997 Bill Murray hitman comedy The Man Who Knew Too Little and tell us about their new podcast Jacob Reed and Me where Jacob seeks out other people named Jacob Reed and interviews them. Find that here: https://jacobreedandme.com/ Features: Danny O’Malley: https://www.instagram.com/dannyomalley.film Jacob Reed: https://www.instagram.com/jacobreedfilm/ Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2026

Sarah and Bridgett have a secret friend that has been there behind the scenes THE WHOLE TIME. It's Reality TV interviewer/joker Kate Riccio and they rule. As always they tell stories about youth embarrassment and broken bones. Then they talk about partying in their college years and the shenanigans of being in your 20s in LA. Also, Sarah’s doing stand up so find her at her @s. Go to their show. Tell them you’re a bean. Kate Riccio: https://www.instagram.com/ricciorecaps/ Rough Stuff: https://www.instagram.com/bspodcasting/ Email us your horrible tales: roughstuffpod@gmail.com Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2026

Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where Spike is haunted by an indestructible clown. Features: Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2026

This episode was paid for by special bean Mike Scorpio via the Pick the Flick tier. They picked it and we flicked the bean! Thanks, Mike! This episode covers the 1984 anime from the highly popular Urusei Yatsura series. Abe and Swaim discuss its dreamlike filmmaking style, its relevance to modern movies, and its legacy. Michael also gives anime an ultimatum. Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2026

This episode covers 2017’s 1922. The film covers the slow madness of a family after a mom murder. The pod dudes discuss the story, performances, and screen craft of this widely forgotten but fairly solid adaptation. Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 7 February 2026

Our limited series with co-hosts Abe Epperson and David Bell digs deep into the internet meme of the “dad movie.” We can all probably name a dad movie, but can we isolate the tropes that really make this a bona fide film genre? Let’s find out! Features: Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social David Bell: https://bsky.app/profile/moviehooligan.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2026

Adam and Abe decided now was the perfect time to retread the beginning of the Star Wars prequels. They’re pretty sweet. It’s got the Gungans, and Kitster, and Shmi, and Sheev, and Sebulba, and Governor Bibble. No Jizz music though. We put this one on the free feed as we are wont from time to time, but make sure to make your way to our patreon page for more content (patreon.com/SmallBeans) Features: Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2026

Ethan Coen fans, we have good news and bad news for you. We’re adding Honey Don’t, the 2025 sapphic noir comedy to the Coen Brothers Brothers library. Bad News: we didn’t love it. But we do sing some praises about the second in the Coen/Cooke lesbian B-movie trilogy. Features: Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2026

Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where Spike is saved by the space shuttle. Features: Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2026

This episode was paid for by special bean BallzInferno via the Pick the Flick tier. They picked it and we flicked the bean! Thanks, Ballz! This episode covers the 1973 classic martial arts film that brought martial arts films to the worldwide stage. Bridgett joins us because Bridgett! C’mon! Her expertise and insight on lightning quick kicks inflame the conversation in some kind of verbal dragonfire. Features: Bridgett Greenberg: https://www.instagram.com/bridgett_greenberg Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2026

Abe and Michael are joined by author and game designer merritt k! k hadn’t seen Apocalypse Now so we all decided to discuss the 1979 absurdist war film and record it and put it on the internet. This is that. Features: merritt k: https://bsky.app/profile/merrittk.com Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2026

This episode was paid for by special bean BallzInferno via the Pick the Flick tier on our patreon. They picked it and we flicked it! Thanks, Ballz! This episode covers the 1993 classic western envisioning of the shootout at the O.K. Corral, featuring a ridiculous cast including Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Bill Paxton, and Sam Elliott. Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2026

Bridgett and Sarah cover the final installment of the biggest trilogies in film history. Let’s launch this podcast into Mt. Doom for good, y’all. Also, stay tuned until the end for the announcement of Shooting Threes’ next trilogy. Great Scott! Features: Other Bridgett and Sarah podcasts: https://www.instagram.com/bspodcasting/ Bridgett Greenberg: https://www.instagram.com/bridgett_greenberg Sarah Griffith: https://www.tiktok.com/@sk_griffith Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 3 January 2026

Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where Faye finds a tape of her old self. Features: Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 27 December 2025

Adam and Maggie went out and found the movie that was unexpectedly terrifying to them. In both cases, of course, it’s children’s films. Maggie tells us about her new show. Adam tells us how he is unreasonable all the time. Email us suggestions for episodes at magsandganz@gmail.com. We’ll be sending out a poll for the next episode soon! Features: Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Maggie Mae Fish: https://bsky.app/profile/maggiemaefish.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2025

This episode was paid for by special bean BallzInferno via the Pick the Flick tier on our patreon. They picked it and we flicked it! Thanks, Ballz! This episode covers the zapata western film by Sergio Leone. It follows a Mexican outlaw and an ex-IRA revolutionary coming together to spark revolution, even if they didn’t intend to. Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2025

In a Very Special Beanus Episode of the otherwise-dormant Tales from the Pit, Michael links up with longtime Small Beans community member nekomander to pick her brain about her father's recent passing. This is done for totally selfish reasons, but that doesn't mean you won't also benefit from the conversation. Please consider donating to neko's kickstarter if you find it a fruitful listen! It'll help defray the cost of interring her Dad's remains: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-dinos-critical-care-family-travel?lang=en_US

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2025

This episode covers 2025’s The Running Man, directed by Edgar Wright. The hosts discuss the film’s choice to reflect the book, comparison to the 1987 Schwarzenegger version, and the filmmaking itself. Please listen, as your viewership pays for the medicine of our children. Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2025

Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where everyone gets high. Features: Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 29 November 2025

Abe and Michael are joined by prolific shitposter and pal of the pod Will Poole aka Kristi Yamaguccimane aka @TheWapplehouse to retrospect the Gen X anthem Fight Club (1999). They discuss the politics of the film, Fincher’s directorial flare, and its modern legacy. Features: Will Poole: https://bsky.app/profile/wapplehouse.bsky.social Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

This episode was paid for by special bean JaneQ via the Pick the Flick tier on our patreon. They picked it and we flicked it! Thanks, Jane! This episode covers the thematic counterpart to Jane’s previous choice Perfect Blue. Millennium Actress follows the memories of an elderly A-List actress whose recollections blend fiction with reality. Features: Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

Adam, Michael, and Abe embark with you, the King Among Beans. Our KABs. Our little kabbies. This new show features nothing in particular at all. If you’ve been waiting to hear our three hosts unleashed, this is the pod for you. The show about nothing! That’s not taken, right? This pilot episode is available for free on all feeds, but from here on in… Shh, this is going to be our little secret. :winky-face: :youandmeandacanofbeans::hotbeanaction: Find the rest of this podcast at patreon.com/SmallBeans and subscribe to our King Among Beans tier.

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2025

So there’s been some changes around here! First off, we have a new show from Cody Johnston and Michael Swaim where they comb through each episode of Syfy’s hit Battlestar Galactica from the 2000’s. Every two weeks we’ll have another episode, listenable via the King Among Beans tier at our patreon. This episode will be released free to all the good people just to wet your beak. Features: Cody Johnston: https://bsky.app/profile/codyjohnston.bsky.social Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2025

It’s a spooky-halloweeny Frame Rate! We bring in the brothers Daniel and Will, fellow filmmakers and friends, to discuss the impact of this strangely memorable yet fairly mediocre film on the elder millennial’s formative years. They also tell us about their new YouTube / essayist project! You know what I mean, beans? Features: ManBoyNice: https://www.youtube.com/@manboynice Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025

Adam Ganser and Abe Epperson discuss the 1998 anime Cowboy Bebop. This time, we talk about the one where Jet finds out his old partner’s secret. Features: Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 1 November 2025

Our deep dive of Wes Anderson and P.T. Anderson continues: this time we discuss the 2025 drama/thriller One Battle After Another. Michael and Abe discuss PT’s Anderson’s distinctive style, themes, and characters. Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2025

This episode was paid for by special bean JaneQ via the Pick the Flick tier on our patreon. They picked it and we flicked it! Thanks, Jane! Disclaimer: this episode discusses sexual violence and abuse. It’s a film from beloved director Satoshi Kon that exhibits a great amount of empathy and examination of the male/celebrity gaze. It’s a complex narrative that is definitely worth a watch. This episode contains discussions of those scenes as well as a thorough discussion of how Adam became Abe’s dad. Features: Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2025

This episode covers 2025’s The Long Walk, King’s first book. The hosts discuss the film’s plot, themes, production, and rank it. That’s what you get with KOK. A luxurious long walk across the totally non-dystopic American landscape. Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2025

This episode was paid for by special bean Doctor Slaphammer via the Pick the Flick tier on our patreon. They picked it and we flicked it! Thanks, Doc! This episode covers one of the first features of hobbit-lover/director Peter Jackson. It’s the one with the rude puppets. Features: Tom Reimann: https://bsky.app/profile/startthemachine.bsky.social Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2025