5 Minutes of Banzai

May 29 2018 18
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Brett Stillo and Josh Horowitz discuss the W.D. Richter cult classic film The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, 5 minutes at a time.

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Ep. 23: So What? Big Deal.

May 29 2018 94 mins  
Our final episode features two Blue Blaze Irregulars from the World Watch One Newsletter, Dan Berger and Steve Mattsson. We cover Minutes 100 to the film's end, including mysterious lettering, the legendary Banzai Credits March, and a few surprises.

Ep. 22: Michael Boddicker Interview – Part II

May 22 2018 50 mins  
Before completing their analysis of B. Banzai's Epic Docudrama, Josh and Brett had the privilege of speaking with synth guru and film composer of the music soundtrack to Buckaroo Banzai: Michael Lehmann Boddicker. (Part 2)

Ep. 21: Michael Boddicker Interview – Part I

May 15 2018 52 mins  
Before completing their analysis of B. Banzai's Epic Docudrama, Josh and Brett had the privilege of speaking with synth guru and film composer of the music soundtrack to Buckaroo Banzai: Michael Lehmann Boddicker. (Part 1)

Ep. 20: Whorfin… Sayonara. (Minutes 95-100) with Steve Lastoe

May 08 2018 58 mins  
We near the end of our adventures in Minutes 95-100, which cover the demise of the Panther Ship, Buckaroo's blue-screen parachute fall, Scooter's rewards, and Buckaroo's last kiss with Penny Priddy. Featuring Steve Lastoe from the X-Minutes podcast.

Ep. 19: Arrivederci, Banzai! (Minutes 90-95) with Derek M. Koch

May 01 2018 66 mins  
Derek M. Koch from Monster Kid Radio joins Brett and Josh for Minutes 90-95, covering Whorfin's attempt to breach the 8th Dimension, the fate of John Bigboote, fluids on ships, and Buckaroo / John Parker's adventure on a portrait-laden Thermopod.

Ep. 18: Where’s My Bomber, Big Boot? (Minutes 85-90) with Greg Wyshynski

Apr 24 2018 63 mins  
Special guest and Buckaroo Banzai fan Greg Wyshynski from ESPN joins Brett and Josh to discuss Minutes 85-90, covering the Battle of Yoyodyne, creepy slime gerbils, lots of shootin', and lectroids falling from tall girders. Sponsored by Thermopod!

Ep. 17: A Full Shot Glass of Lectroid Squalor (Minutes 80-85) with Sean Murphy

Apr 17 2018 57 mins  
For Minutes 80-85, Josh and Brett are once again joined by Figmentfly.com's Sean Murphy to discuss the prelude to the Battle of Yoyodyne. We cover hapless guards, bivouacs, colorful mobiles, soft lectroids, and soothing PA announcements. Believe it!

Ep. 16: Real Soon (Minutes 75-80) with Sean German

Apr 03 2018 65 mins  
Groundhog Minute's Sean German joins Brett and Josh to discuss Minutes 75-80 of Buckaroo Banzai. Topics include junk food and batteries, cookies, megalomaniacal speeches, Rug Suckers vs. Kolodny Brothers, proper grammar, and the Try Wing Fighter.

5 Minutes of Bonsai Ep. 16: Ficus with Brett Stillo and Josh Horowitz

Apr 01 2018 5 mins  
In this week's episode of 5 Minutes of Bonsai, S.E. Angerman-san experiments with species of ficus. Will it reveal a sleeping cat, or a charging dragon? Featuring special guests Brett and Josh.

Ep. 15: We’re Gonna Get Stuff Done (Minutes 70-75) with Gerry Porter and Pete Mummert

Mar 27 2018 82 mins  
Gerry Porter and Pete Mummert from the Indiana Jones Minute join Josh and Brett to discuss Minutes 70-75. Featuring the unofficial words to the Banzai March, more President Toht, a panicking General Catburd, and the Declaration of War: the Short Form.