*EAR BUDS UPDATE AND CFN VAULT WITH DOUG BENSON* Chris and Graham go into the CFN vault and bring you episode 25 from 9/14/2010. They talk about The American with George Clooney, Resident Evil 4 and The Tillman Story. It's a throwback to a simpler time. Enjoy.
*FILMS DISCUSSED: MUPPETS, GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL* Chris and Graham welcome back writer/podcaster David Feldman. Chris and his kids really liked The Muppets: Most Wanted. Graham is a fan of Wes Anderson's new film, The Grand Budapest Hotel. David talks about writing for the Canadian and American Oscars. Ok DVD's this week and then THE RAID 2 in theaters!!! This ep will get your Ear Buds working!
*FILMS DISCUSSED: NEED FOR SPEED, THE HUNT, SINGLE MOMS CLUB, KNIGHTS OF BADASSDOM* Chris and Graham welcome comic and Probably Science co-host, Matt Kirshen. Graham only watched 15 minutes of Need for Speed. Matt liked The Hunt. Chris enjoyed parts of Knights of Badassdom. Graham found some scenes in Single Mom's Club funny. Matt talks about UK films vs US films. Four good DVD choices this week and Muppets in theaters! Bing! Bang! Boom! This ep will keep your ears clean.
*FILMS DISCUSSED: 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE, NON-STOP, JOURNEY TO THE WEST* Chris and Graham discuss why the President is more important than CFN. Chris was surprised how much he liked 300. Graham was very dissapointed in Non-Stop. Chris gives a big #workit to Stephen Chow's new film, Journey To the West. This ep will drive Alonzo Bodden to CNN!
*OSCAR WRAP-UP WITH APRIL MACIE* Chris and Graham welcome first time guest and funny comic, April Macie. April talks about her podcast, Double Date and why she wants to get married. Then all three go through the winners from the 2014 Academy Awards. This ep is better than scooping up a wife from a poor villiage. and dragiing an oxcart!
*KICKSTARTER FUNDED!!! POMPEII, THE WIND RISES AND HAROLD RAMIS FILMS DISCUSSED* Chris and Graham welcome former CFN intern, Keith Blomberg, to the nerd HQ. They talk about how close to Seppuku the three lads were going into the final hours of the Kickstarter campaign. Keith was forced to see Pompeii 3D and marks it as a #Leaveit. Chris really enjoyed The Wind Rises #Workit. All three nerds share their favoirte Harlold Ramis films in honor of the late actor/writer/director. This episode is a tri...
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*OSCAR PREViEW WITH DOUG BENSON* Chris and Graham welcome back movie lover Doug Benson. They go through every Oscar category and give their predictions on winners. This is the key to winning your Oscar pool! #Workit #JGL
*ROBOCOP, ABOUT LAST NIGHT AND DALLAS BUYER'S CLUB ARE DISCUSSED* Chris and Graham welcome Christine Blackburn intot hte nerd HQ. Christine talks about her podcast, Story Worthy. Graham was sleeping through some of Robo Cop. Christine liked About Last Night. Chris liked the performances in Dallas Buyers Club, even though he had some problems with the story structure. It's the perfect epidoe for your Earbuds!
*MONUMENTS MEN, HER, LEGO MOVIE ARE DISCUSSED* Chris and Graham welcome back nerd writer and author Stefanie Wilder-Taylor. Graham liked Monuments Men but understands why it isn't a Oscar film. Chris really liked The Lego Movie. Stefanie gives some insight into her Oscar choices and what its like to make her TV show Parental Discretion.
*EPISODE 200 WITH SPECIAL GUEST GRAHAM'S DAD* Chris and Graham welcome theater professor and Graham's father, William Elwood. Dr. Bill talks about what stage plays have made for good films. And he says, "Han Shot First" in German. You can't miss it!
*LIVE FROM SAN DIEGO WITH MIKE SCHMIDT-I FRANKENSTEIN AND MORE* Chris and Graham are live at the American Comedy Company with Mike Schmidt. Graham thought I Frankenstein was a kids film. Mike discusses why he thinks Wolf of Wall Street should win many oscars. It is a live nerd-a-thon for your earsbuds!
*FILMMAKER ROB MELTZER TALKS ABOUT WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE* Chris and Graham have an interview with the director of the new comedy, Welcome to the Jungle starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Rob Huebel. Chris liked The Grandmaster and thinks it deserves the Oscar nods. Two good DVDs and some good films in theaters, FINALLY! This episode is the Bloodsport of episodes.
*LIVE AT SF SKETCHFEST WITH DC PIERSON AND NICK THUNE TALKING PAST OSCAR WINNERS* Chris and Graham are live at the Punchline Comedy Club for San Francisco Sketchfest. Mark Wahlberg drops by to talk about why Lone Survivor was snubbed for the Oscars. Then Nick Thune and DC Pierson come on the show to discuss some of their favorite past best picture winners. It's a Bay area spectacular for your Earbuds!
*GUEST EDDIE IFFT - LONE SURVIVOR, JACK RYAN, INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS* Chris and Graham welcome back comic/podcaster Eddie Ifft! Eddie and Graham both liked Lone Survivor even though it had some problems. Graham has no idea why someone made a new Jack Ryan film. Chris liked Inside Llewyn Davis. Then a great converstaion about Eddie's show, Talkin' Shit, and podcasting in general. Donate to the podcasting documentary campaign on Kickstater and enjoy this ep in your Earbuds!
Chris and Graham welcome back nerd writer Laura House. Laura and Chris split on Her, while Graham didn't like the concept. Graham thought August: Osage County is ok but not award worthy. Then a full throttle discussion/debate about the Golden Globes! Some great films out on DVD and more reasons to get caught up on your Oscar films, cause it's a dumb festival of new releases. This ep gets the award for best dramady podcast!
Aloha, Chris and Graham are live from Hawaii! First ever live show outside of North America. The guys welcome, from the Guys with Issues podcast, James Mane and Russell Kealoha. Graham liked Walter Mitty to Chris' surprise. James, Russell and Graham were very let down by Anchorman 2. Chris and Graham found 47 Ronin to be the Lone Ranger of Samurai films. A good discussion about surf movies and docs like the 30 for 30 on Eddie Aikau. It's a Hawaiian themed episode that will give you the Aloha spi...
Chris and Graham welcome back Australian nerd writer CJ Johnson. Chris didn't like Walking with Dinosaurs. Graham enjoyed Wolf of Wallstreet but thought it was too long. Then all three talk about their favorite films form 2013 and some of the worst. It's an extended 2013 year end ep for your earholes.
*SPOILER ALERT-Key plot points of this film will be revealed, including the ending.* Chris and Graham welcome back nerd writer Jackie Kashian to discuss all things Hobbit.
Merry Christmas to all! Chris and Graham talk about the CFN year in review and some holiday films. And a big thank you to everyone who helped make 2013 a great year for CFN! You all are the greatest fans we could ever have! THANK YOU :)
Chris and Graham welcome back nerd writer Jackie Kashian into the Nerd HQ. Graham listens quietly as Chris and Jackie talk about why they liked The Hobbit. Graham liked Inside Liyewn Davis. Jackie talks about the filming of her upcoming comedy special. A lot of DVDs coming out for the holidays. A solid weekend of films and much much more!
*Out of the Furnace, Inside Llewyn Davis and Training Day are the films that we talk about* Chris and Graham welcome back from the Longshot podcast, Sean Conroy. Sean really liked Inside Llewyn Davis even if it bummed him out. Graham and Chris both liked the acting in Out of the Furnace but felt the story lacked. Sean talks about his new comedy album and some films he worked on. The full range of DVDs is available and Hobbits and Madea are coming to your local multi-plex! This episode is better ...
Special 4 year anniversary show with Dean Haglund! Orginally recorded live on Laffster.com December 3, so there are many references to the live stream and twitter feeds. Dean Liked Hunger Games as did Graham and Chris who were a little more critical. Graham enjoyed Nebraska. Chris really liked Frozen in 3D. Graham is seeking therapy after watching Old Boy. Ok DVDs, but a solid weekend for Oscar contenders so Work It! Thanks again for listening and being great fans! We couldn't do it without you....
*SPOILER ALERT-Key details of film will be discussed including the ending* Chris and Graham talk about Thor:The Dark World. Chris liked it Graham was bored. Also some talk about more upcoming Marvel films. Nerd it up!
*Films discussed: Carrie, Much Ado About Nothing, Thor, Gamers, Zatoichi and The Doomed Man* Fim Nerd Writer David Huntsberger comes back into the Gargoyle Garage. He liked the Carrie reboot. Chirs liked Much Ado About Nothing. Graham was not impressed with Thor but will talk about it for the Thor Spoiler Ep next week. David lists off all the classic 80's movies that he watches with his girlfriend. Two shittys, a good one and a sleeper for DVDs this week. Bruce Dern battles Katniss while Vince V...
*This week: Bad Grampa, Thor, The Counselor, Flirt, Fog of War and more.* Chris and Graham welcome each other into the Nerd HQ so they can play office and hear each other talk. Graham thought Bad Grampa was Johnny Knoxville's best film. Chris really liked Thor. Graham thought The Councilor was boring but likes drive-in movies. Some good DVDs and some Man of Steel. Two decent films in theaters and much much more!
*SPOILER ALERT-KEY DETAILS OF THIS FILM WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDING ENDING* Chris and Graham welcome Kimberly Browning into the Nerd HQ to talk about 12 Years A slave and how it affects the race issue in this country today. Everything that makes CFN and spoiler eps great.
*Enders Game, Dallas Buyers Club, 12 Years A Slave and The Street Fighter will be discussed* Chris and Graham welcome the creator of Hollywood Shorts Film Festival, Kimberly Browning into the Nerd HQ. Kimberly talks about working with filmmakers and how the technology has chaged the submission process. Graham really liked Dallas Buyers Club. All three liked 12 Years A Slave. Chris recommends Sonny Chiba's classic The Street Fighter on Snagfilms.com/comedyfilmnerds. Not great DVDs this week and t...
Live from LA Podcast Festival! Chirs and Graham welcome comic Bonnie Macfarlene to talk about her new documentary, Women Aren't Funny. And singer Joey McIntyre talks about the latest New Kids On The Block tour and working with Paul Feig on The Heat. Then all four go into some Oscar movie previews! This is, Step by Step, the best episode ever!
Movies discussed: Cloudy With A Chance Of Meetballs 2, Escape From Tomorrow, Broadway Idiot. Chris and Graham welcome filmmaker Joesph Levy into the Nerd HQ. Chris' kids liked Cloudy With A Chance Of Meetballs 2, but he fell asleep. Graham really liked the Green Day doc, Broadway Idiot. Chris had a mixed opinion of Escape From Tomorrow. Then Joseph Levy talks about why he made the new doc, Spinning Plates (In theaters Oct. 25 LA, Chic, & NYC). It's a doc about how three different resturants ...
