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Oh Brother

Dan and Mike Smithwww.ohbpodcast.com

Real brothers, Reel Talk: Dan & Mike Smith cover film, TV, & artist interviews 🍿📺🎤

My brother Mike and I launched the “Oh Brother” podcast in 2020. The show’s primary objective is to share our enthusiasm for film and cinema in an informative and entertaining way. We also enjoy interviewing artists with diverse backgrounds in film and television who work both in front of and behind the scenes. 

We invite you to join us each week and follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. We’d love to hear from you, so email us or text us some fan mail to share your feedback on the show!

Episodes

Nomadland (2021) - Chloé Zhao

Send us a text Dan and Mike give a spoiler free review of the drama Nomadland from Director Chloé Zhao starring Frances McDormand and David Strathairn . Impacted by the Great Recession of 2008, McDormand's character Fern traverses the Western United States while acclimating to a modern nomadic lifestyle. For all things Oh Brother , visit their official website at https://ohbpodcast.com and don't forget to subscribe to the Oh Brother podcast on YouTube. Oh Brother theme music: Dave Diaz @Revdrum ...

Feb 12, 202131 min

The Little Things (2021) - John Lee Hancock

Send us a text Dan and Mike give a spoiler free review of the crime thriller The Little Things from Director John Lee Hancock starring Denzel Washington , Rami Malek and Jared Leto . Coming off their Trivia Rematch episode , it's another split decision on the Oh Brother podcast! For all things Oh Brother , visit their official website at https://ohbpodcast.com and don't forget to subscribe to the Oh Brother podcast on YouTube. Oh Brother theme music: Dave Diaz @Revdrum Set design/Art Design/epis...

Feb 06, 202132 min

Brother Vs. Brother (Movie Trivia) Rematch

Send us a text Dan and Mike face off in a movie trivia rematch. During their first battle, Brother Vs. Brother (Movie Trivia) , it came down to the wire with only one brother leaving victorious. Will Mike retain his questionable title or will Dan take home the movie gold? Tune in for a battle of wits and twits! For all things Oh Brother , visit their official website at https://ohbpodcast.com and don't forget to subscribe to the Oh Brother podcast on YouTube. Oh Brother theme music: Dave Diaz @R...

Jan 31, 202158 min

News of the World (2020) - Paul Greengrass

Send us a text Dan and Mike review the recently released film News of the World starring Tom Hanks and Helena Zengel . Directed by Paul Greengrass (Captain Phillips, Bourne Identity), News of the World is an American Western drama based on a 2016 novel of the same name by Paulette Jiles . Set in 1870, the story follows Tom Hanks' character, Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd, as he travails the western plains reading the news from town to town while on a quest to return Zengel's character, Johanna Leon...

Jan 25, 202126 min

Actress - Deborah Baker Jr.

Send us a text Dan and Mike welcome Actress/Comedian Deborah Baker Jr. to the Oh Brother podcast. Most recently, Deborah appeared in the new Hulu series Everyone Is Doing Great starring James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti . She also has recurring roles on the CBS sitcom The Neighborhood and Comedy Central's Blark and Son . The brothers talk with Deborah about her roots growing up in Boston to her consistent career in film and television including roles in several Nelms Brothers films and recurri...

Jan 24, 202140 min

Cinematographer/Producer - Johnny Derango

Send us a text Dan and Mike welcome Producer/Director of Photography Johnny Derango to the Oh Brother podcast. Currently an Executive Producer and Director of Photography on the independent TV series Everyone is Doing Great , starring One Tree Hill alums James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti , Johnny has established himself as one of the premier and sought after cinematographers in the business. In addition to his current series Everyone is Doing Great, streaming on Hulu, Johnny most recently serv...

Jan 17, 202159 min

Let Him Go (2020) - Thomas Bezucha

Send us a text Dan and Mike review the recently released film Let Him Go starring Kevin Costner and Diane Lane. Directed by Thomas Bezucha, Let Him Go is a crime thriller set against a western backdrop. This one left Mike and Dan on opposite sides of the fence. Giddy up! For all things Oh Brother , visit their official website at https://ohbpodcast.com and don't forget to subscribe to the Oh Brother podcast on YouTube. Oh Brother theme music: Dave Diaz @Revdrum Actress Karissa Lee Staples Suppor...

Jan 14, 202141 min

The Midnight Sky/Soul (2020) - George Clooney/Pete Docter

Send us a text Dan and Mike kick off Season 2 of the Oh Brother podcast with their review of the recently released Netflix Sci-Fi Drama The Midnight Sky directed by George Clooney as well as Pixar's latest release Soul streaming on Disney+ For all things Oh Brother , visit their official website at https://ohbpodcast.com and don't forget to subscribe to the Oh Brother podcast on YouTube. Oh Brother theme music: Dave Diaz @Revdrum Actress Karissa Lee Staples Support the show Oh Brother Podcast: S...

Jan 06, 202140 min

Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) - Patty Jenkins

Send us a text Dan and Mike close out 2020 with a review of the recent Christmas Day release of Wonder Woman 1984 followed by a look back at season 1 of the Oh Brother podcast. They give thanks to all those who've tuned in and send best wishes for the New Year. Stay tuned for Season 2 of the Oh Brother podcast in 2021! For all things Oh Brother , visit their official website at https://ohbpodcast.com and don't forget to subscribe to the Oh Brother podcast on YouTube. Oh Brother theme music: Dave...

Dec 29, 202055 min

Directors - Ian & Eshom Nelms

Send us a text Dan & Mike welcome Ian and Eshom Nelms to the Oh Brother podcast and cover a wide swath of territory with the writer/director duo including their journey into filmmaking, a review of their feature films from Lost on Purpose to Small Town Crime and a deep dive into the making of their current hit Fatman starring Mel Gibson , Walton Goggins , Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Chance Hurstfield . For all things Oh Brother , visit their official website at https://ohbpodcast.com and don'...

Dec 18, 20201 hr 5 min

The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone (2020) - Francis Ford Coppola

Send us a text Dan & Mike continue their December holiday fest with a review of the recently released new edit of The Godfather Part III (The Godfather Coda). They take a critical look at the changes made by Francis Coppola and as fans of Godfather III , they pull no punches in their review of this version. For all things Oh Brother , visit their official website at https://ohbpodcast.com and don't forget to subscribe to the Oh Brother podcast on YouTube. Oh Brother theme music: Dave Diaz @R...

Dec 11, 202028 min

Fatman (2020) - Eshom Nelms, Ian Nelms

Send us a text In their shortest episode to date, Dan & Mike kick off their post-Thanksgiving push toward 2021 with a review of the newly released dark comedy Fatman . Starring Mel Gibson, Walton Goggins and Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Fatman according to IMDB follows Gibson as a rowdy, unorthodox Santa Claus fighting to save his declining business. Meanwhile, Billy, a neglected and precocious 12 year old, hires a hit man to kill Santa after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking. Ho Ho Holy S...

Nov 27, 202022 min

Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) - John Hughes

Send us a text Dan & Mike celebrate Thanksgiving by paying homage to the late John Hughes with a look back at his classic 1987 comedy/drama Planes, Trains and Automobiles starring Steve Martin and John Candy. Hughes' recipe of infusing heart and humor into his previous coming of age teen films sets the tone for Planes and delivers a film that is as heartwarming and hilarious today as it was over 30 years ago. Happy Thanksgiving from the Oh Brother podcast! For all things Oh Brother , visit t...

Nov 22, 202052 min

The Ice Storm (1997) - Ang Lee

Send us a text The Oh Brother podcast gives thanks this November with a review of director Ang Lee's American drama The Ice Storm (1997). Based on a novel by Rick Moody, the film features an all star cast including Kevin Kline, Joan Allen, Tobey Maguire, Christina Ricci, Elijah Wood, Sigourney Weaver and newcomer Katie Holmes. For all things Oh Brother , visit their official website at https://ohbpodcast.com and don't forget to subscribe to the Oh Brother podcast on YouTube. Oh Brother theme mus...

Nov 16, 20201 hr 9 min

On The Rocks (2020) - Sofia Coppola

Send us a text The Oh Brother podcast kicks off November with a review of the newly released Apple TV+ comedy/drama On The Rocks . Written and directed by Sofia Coppola, the film stars Bill Murray, Rashida Jones and Marlon Wayans. For all things Oh Brother , visit their official website at https://ohbpodcast.com and don't forget to subscribe to the Oh Brother podcast on YouTube. Oh Brother theme music: Dave Diaz @Revdrum Actress Karissa Lee Staples Support the show Oh Brother Podcast: Subscribe ...

Nov 09, 202042 min

The Halloween Film Franchise

Send us a text It's Halloween and Dan & Mike pay homage to arguably the best horror franchise in film history. From the many masks of Michael Myers to legendary performances from Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasance, Danielle Harris, Scout-Taylor Compton, Malcolm McDowell and most recently Judy Greer and Andi Matichak the brothers break it down in this jam packed episode. There's no tricks here, just a treat to celebrate this classic franchise and pay homage on this Halloween day! For all thin...

Oct 31, 20201 hr 48 min

The Lie (2018) - Veena Sud

Send us a text The Oh Brother Halloween-fest continues with a review of the recently released Amazon Prime Original film The Lie starring Peter Sarsgaard , Mireille Enos , and Joey King . Part of the Welcome to the Blumhouse anthology of films, The Lie is a psychological thriller written and directed by Veena Sud . This brotherly bout is a bit too close to call, but listen and let us know if you agree or disagree with Dan and Mike's take on this Jason Blum produced film. For all things Oh Brothe...

Oct 25, 202033 min

Actor/Producer - Jamie B. Chambers

Send us a text Dan & Mike interview actor, producer, speaker, stuntman and all around good guy, Jamie B. Chambers , in this episode of Oh Brother . Jamie has appeared in such films as Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens , Fury , Mission Impossible - Rogue Nation , Kingsman: The Secret Service , and one of Oh Brother's new favorites the cult horror classic Slasher House 2 . Jamie talks about everything from what inspired him to pursue a career in film industry, the impact of the COVID ...

Oct 18, 20201 hr 25 min

The Shining (1980) - Stanley Kubrick

Send us a text Dan & Mike continue October's Oh Brother Halloween-fest with a review of Stanley Kubrick's horror class The Shining based on the novel by Stephen King. The Shining stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd and Scatman Crothers. In addition to an in-depth review of The Shining, Mike also provides spoiler free commentary on the 2019 sequel film Doctor Sleep based on King's 2013 novel. For all things Oh Brother , visit their official website at https://ohbpodcast.com Oh B...

Oct 11, 20201 hr

The Invisible Man (2020) - Leigh Whannell

Send us a text Dan & Mike kick off October and a celebration of halloween and horror with a spoiler free review of Universal Pictures' The Invisible Man (2020) starring Elisabeth Moss. Despite a bout with kidney stones and food poisoning, the show must go on and Dan & Mike get in the spirit as they break down this sci-fi horror film. The Invisible Man was directed by Leigh Whannell (Saw) and produced by Jason Blum (Blumhouse Productions). For all things Oh Brother , visit their official ...

Oct 04, 202040 min

Full Metal Jacket (1987) (4K release) - Stanley Kubrick

Send us a text Dan & Mike pay tribute to their father Joe, a United States Marine, with a review of the newly released 4K version of Stanley Kubrick's classic Full Metal Jacket. The brothers reminisce about their father's Marine Corps pride and Mike shares a story of one encounter where that toughness could've earned Joe a spot in the the WWE. Dan & Mike then break down various scenes from the film and comment on some of the stellar performances from Matthew Modine, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ar...

Sep 28, 202046 min

Cuties (2020) - Maïmouna Doucouré

Send us a text Dan & Mike take on the highly controversial French film Cuties ( Mignonnes) . The film is Maïmouna Doucouré's directorial debut for which she earned a directing award at the Sundance Film Festival. Cuties has sparked much debate since its release including the trending of hashtag #CancelNetflix. Oh Brother takes a deep dive into both the film and the controversy surrounding it and weighs in on whether it's exploitation or just the latest victim of cancel culture. Visit https:/...

Sep 21, 202041 min

Mulan (2020) - Niki Caro

Send us a text Dan & Mike butt heads and pull no punches with their review of Disney's latest live action film adaptation, Mulan. Oh Brother paid the price, literally, to help you decide if you should shell out your hard earned money for " Premier Access " to see this film. Also, there's still time to get in on this month's movie giveaway, Christopher Nolan's Memento . Listen for details and follow the Oh Brother podcast on social media @ohbpodcast (IG, Twitter, FB, YouTube). Visit https://o...

Sep 13, 202056 min

Brother Vs. Brother (Movie Trivia)

Send us a text Dan & Mike go head to head in a battle of wits to claim the title of Oh Brother movie trivia champion. After significant technical difficulties in what was almost titled Oh Brother: The Lost Episode , the brothers make lemonade out of a few lemons and bring you an episode full of film facts and fun! Also, this month's Oh Brother Monthly Movie giveaway is Christopher Nolan's Memento . Listen for details and follow the Oh Brother podcast on social media (IG, Twitter, FB, YouTube...

Sep 07, 202048 min

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) - Milos Forman

Send us a text Dan & Mike review the 1975 Oscar winning film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest starring Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher. It's one of only three films to have won an Oscar in all five major categories including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Writing. Also, this month's Oh Brother Monthly Movie giveaway is Christopher Nolan's Memento . Listen for details and follow the Oh Brother podcast on social media (IG, Twitter, FB, YouTube). @ohbpodcast o...

Aug 31, 202045 min

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) & The Hustle (2019) - Frank Oz/Chris Addison

Send us a text Dan & Mike present a double comedy reboot with reviews of the 1988 film Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and 2019's female recast The Hustle . There's plenty of laughs in this episode as Oh Brother goes on after midnight! Also, this month's Oh Brother Monthly Movie giveaway is Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (4K Ultimate Collector's Edition). Listen for details and follow the Oh Brother podcast on social media (IG, Twitter, FB, YouTube). @ohbpodcast [email protected] L...

Aug 23, 20201 hr 7 min

Atomic Blonde Vs. John Wick - David Leitch/Chad Stahelski

Send us a text Dan & Mike discuss John Wick starring Keanu Reeves and Atomic Blonde with Charlize Theron in episode 14 of the Oh Brother podcast. Can women keep pace with men in the action genre? Listen to Oh Brother and you decide! This month's Oh Brother Monthly Movie giveaway is Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (4K Ultimate Collector's Edition). Listen for details and follow the Oh Brother podcast on social media (IG, Twitter, FB, YouTube). @ohbpodcast [email protected] Li...

Aug 16, 202050 min

Dr. Strangelove (1964) & Border Incident (1949) - Stanley Kubrick/Anthony Mann

Send us a text Dan & Mike each review a film, picked by the other, they had not seen before. Dan breaks down Stanley Kubrick's 1964 classic Cold War satire Dr. Strangelove while Mike takes on Anthony Mann's lesser known 1949 noir style Border Incident . Dan enjoyed George C. Scott's performance and felt it was a stand out in Strangelove. Mike, as usual, picked apart even the smallest of issues with Border Incident. They also share details on this month's Oh Brother Monthly Movie giveaway, St...

Aug 09, 202049 min

We Interview Our Mom!

Send us a text On this episode Dan and Mike feature a very special guest, the mother of Oh Brother, MaryAnn! The brothers ask their mom a series of questions getting her to reflect on some of her earliest movie memories, as well as, share some of her favorite actors and actresses of yesterday and today. She even shares stories of stalking Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis and meeting Bobby Darin! #movies #podcast #interview #moviereviews #videogames #television #entertainment Actress Karissa Lee Sta...

Aug 03, 202040 min

RoboCop (1987) Vs. Robocop (2014) - Paul Verhoeven/José Padilha

Send us a text Dan & Mike kickoff a recurring series of reboot episodes with a deep dive into the 1987 film RoboCop starring Peter Weller and the 2014 reboot starring Joel Kinnaman. The brothers don't see eye to eye on this one, but in the end agree to disagree while sharing their pros and cons of each film. Dan & Mike also discuss details of their monthly movie giveaway. Listen and follow the Oh Brother podcast on social media for your chance to win! Enjoy the episode and stay out of tr...

Jul 27, 202053 min
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