After watching The Good Place and talking about the concept of soulmates, several questions arose, including the where the concept of a soulmate comes from and what it actually means. -There are 7 different words for love in Greek, and 1 in English -Philosophy of self - Body vs Memory -Is clay the same as a statue? -Why Platonic love is not just about no sex -Pat and Tiffany have the best love. Find out why. The Silverlinings Playcast is available on all major podcast outlets Follow us on social...
Dec 17, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 25
It's been awhile since I've watched SLP or read TSLP, so I've decided that it needs a fresh viewing before I can do too deep a dive into the intricate world of Pat Solitano/Peeples. In lieu of silver playtalk I discuss some of the other things I've been enjoying when I'm not focused on number one best Matthew Quick work of all time. -Find out what language I think sounds ridiculous -What are the 8 movies on my list of top 5 favorite movies? -This 2001 musical needs a US production -We discuss wh...
Dec 10, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 24
Due to an overwhelming work schedule, the SLPlaycast is taking a week off. This isn't depression based or laziness, the host just needs some sleep. We'll be back next week with a full high quality episode...or if I get my act together we might slip a full one in mid week before next thursday. #KissKissFingerGun
Dec 03, 2020•4 min•Ep. 23
Today we discuss the top 10 +/- fictional or fictitious depictions of couples in movies and TV based on my arbitrary standards of relatability, realism, and aww factor. We then decide where Pat and Tiff would fall on such a list. - The philosophy of self-identity - What makes a good story couple? - Who are the best pairings in Film and TV? - Team Dean (whose name I couldn't remember) Jess, or Logan? My answer may surprise you...also, you probably don't care. All the social media handles below ar...
Nov 26, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 22
Back for the first full episode in a while. I discuss, is SLP a good movie to watch when you're (I'm) depressed? -Different types of sad -What do you like to listen to/watch when you're sad? -Why is Malcolm Gladwell's 10K hours theory right and so wrong? -What does Shinji Ikari and Godzilla have to do with a Danish Philosopher and David O Russell? All the social media handles below are valid, but all my Social Media is deactivated at the moment, so like and follow...but not today. Follow us on s...
Nov 19, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 21
Not a complete episode and not really about Silver Linings Playbook, but highly inspired, and related to a previous episode. I'm not fully back yet, but we're getting there.
Nov 12, 2020•32 min•Ep. 20
Welcome back. We're almost back on track. Today I discuss in a mini-episode, some of my favorite other podcasts to check out while you wait for a full episode of The Silver Linings Playcast which will be back next week with a more SLP centric episode.
Nov 05, 2020•26 min•Ep. 19
Last week that I can't quite do it, but I'm a lot better, getting myself together. Check back next week and hopefully we'll be back on track. Thanks for all the support and checking in. I really do love you all. Sorry, I'm the worst.
Oct 29, 2020•51 sec•Ep. 18
One more week, not ready to record a new podcast, but here is another podcast I was one. My best friend, who I'm sorry I haven't talked to or responded to, but he had me on his podcast a year ago. Hope it's more fun than I'm being right now.
Oct 22, 2020•53 min•Ep. 17
Sorry
Oct 15, 2020•30 sec•Ep. 16
Still can't get myself together to do the full podcast. I'm sorry to my friends. You deserve better friendship than I'm able to give. Fuck me.
Oct 08, 2020•3 min•Ep. 15
It just wasn't the week for this, but for continuity sake, this is an episode. Hopefully, I'll get my shit together and be back next week with a quality episode.
Oct 01, 2020•5 min•Ep. 14
I discuss actress Jennifer Lawrence and how her performance stacks up against Bradley Coopers in SLP and find out how many acting awards she has won out of the 189 she's been nominated for, including some of the craziest movie awards I've ever heard of. -Find out why JLAW's entry into the acting field was like a fairytale story. -What famous comedian gave her, her big break? -Why does she need a new agent? -Who killed Laura Palmer? Follow us on social media at Instagram: @silverliningsplaycast F...
Sep 24, 2020•58 min•Ep. 13
I discuss actor Bradley Cooper, and everything about how the lead of SLP got into acting, and many other easter eggs linking SLP and a bunch of other stops along Mr. Cooper's career to date. -What big career accomplishment do I think Bradley Cooper will achieve in the next 15 years? -What famously creepy director is responsible for BC's acting career? -It's possible to win awards for the worst work of your career the same year you're acknowledged for some of your best -Bradley Cooper was a chara...
Sep 17, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 12
Last week I was a special guest on The Yeah Come On show with Southside Steve. It was a fun interview, so we are going to have a special edition of the Silver Linings Playcast where we broadcast the audio from episode 68 of The Yeah Come On show. There are links to the video if you want to watch the zoom video feed. You'll get to know the host of Silver Linings Playcast more than you ever wanted to. -What kind of business did I just start? -Find out about my upcoming first short story. -We discu...
Sep 10, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 11
So this week is a little bit of a cop out. I recorded this episode as a back up, and all it is is me watching the movie and talking along with what I'm thinking. I'm a little distracted, I'm running out in to the street to deliver my own letter that I may have written a week ago. #KissKissFingerGun Hopefully I'll be back with a far more information packed episode next week. Follow us on social media at Instagram: @silverliningsplaycast Facebook: /silverliningsplaycast e-mail: SilverLiningsPlayca...
Sep 03, 2020•31 min•Ep. 10
I discuss the book The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. I wanted to discuss why TBJ is such a great companion novel to The Silver Linings Playbook and how it might have influenced its writing, but we get a little sidetracked. -What are the different narrative points of view (POVs) -The top 10 unreliable narrators from fiction -Are Pat Peeples and Esther Greenwood the same people -We have a new antagonist and this time her name isn't Richard Brody. Follow us on social media at Instagram: @silverliningsp...
Aug 27, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 9
I pick up where I left off last week breaking down the second half of a less than stellar 2012 film review that was featured in The New Yorker. https://www.newyorker.com/culture/richard-brody/the-book-on-silver-linings-playbook -Why author Richard Brody is wrong about Silver Linings Playbook -Not willing mental health solutions -Why the film isn't faith based, but could be -SLP is the anti-French New Wave Cinema film Follow us on social media at Instagram: @silverliningsplaycast Facebook: /silve...
Aug 20, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 8
In this episode I break down the first half of a less than stellar 2012 film review that was featured in The New Yorker. https://www.newyorker.com/culture/richard-brody/the-book-on-silver-linings-playbook -Why author Richard Brody is wrong about Silver Linings Playbook -Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald & Sylvia Plath -No one is trying to "will" a happy ending -Pat Peeples should be a WWE gimmick Follow us on social media at Instagram: @silverliningsplaycast Facebook: /silverliningsplayc...
Aug 13, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 7
I have one of my best friends and co-tv writers on to talk about writing and discuss a film series that like Silver Linings Playbook was based on a book(s). -Where writers get inspiration -Our writing processes -How our writing grows, and how our enjoyment of comedy has grown with our increased writing knowledge -What we want our writing to do -Why Twilight isn't as bad as you think it is Check out my guest Conrad Bromberek at: Facebook: ConradComedy Instagram: Conradissilly Twitch: ConradIsSill...
Aug 06, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 6
I discuss every other podcast that as "Silver Linings" in the title, why it's not the same podcast as this one and the literal title and expression "Silver Linings Playbook" -Origin of the title/expression -Meaning behind it -Possible reasons for choosing the title -Other uses of the expression *Bonus analysis: "Excelsior" Pat's mantra & the motto of New York state Follow us on social media at Instagram: @silverliningsplaycast Facebook: /silverliningsplaycast e-mail: SilverLiningsPlaycast@gm...
Jul 30, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 5
The conclusion to my interview with Comedian & Writer Nick Cassano -The 85th Academy Awards -The best picture & best adapted screenplay catagories -Jacki Weaver is the best -We stay more on topic than we did in the first part -The big two questions: When does Tiff fall for Pat, and what does Pat whisper to Nikki? Follow us on social media at Instagram: @silverliningsplaycast Facebook: /silverliningsplaycast e-mail: SilverLiningsPlaycast@gmail.com Jamie "The GateCity Saint" Ward Facebook:...
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 4
Our first live guest, Comedian & Writer Nick Cassano joins us to talk about The 85th Academy Awards The categories that SLP was nominated for Our favorite comedians What movie my mom thought described my life Follow us on social media at Instagram: @silverliningsplaycast Facebook: /silverliningsplaycast e-mail: SilverLiningsPlaycast@gmail.com
Jul 14, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 3
Back again, and we're discussing books/movies and adapted screenplays. - What are some of the differences between Silver Linings Playbook the movie/book? - Why were these changes made? - Are books better than movies? - Are movies ever better than the books they're based on? - Which is the best SLP? - Are pancakes better than The Lord of the Rings books?
Jul 04, 2020•59 min•Ep. 2
Hi and welcome to Silver Linings Playcast. As far as I know, the only podcast soley dedicated to talking about Silver Linings Playbook the movie, and The Silver Linings Playbook, the book. In this first episode we will discuss: - Why I love this movie - The strange and uncomfortable story of how I first saw SLP - Why this is a podcast - What I hope to learn over the course of this podcast If you have questions, comments or would like to be a guest on an upcoming episode, feel free to reach out a...
Jul 01, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 1
