One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez
Audio commentaries are the embryonic form of podcasting, and this show looks at the art of filmmaking through the greatest of these tracks. From comedy to drama, live-action to animation, good and bad, we run the gamut of cinema in a lighthearted, hopefully enlightening fashion. It’s the only commentary-centric show that matters because it’s the only one that exists. (As far as we know.)
Episodes
226 episodes
#054: Sunshine with Graham Skipper
For our fifty-fourth episode, we’re joined by Graham Skipper (“The Lonely Man with the Ghost Machine”) for a discussion of Dr. Brian Cox’s audio commentary for Danny Boyle’s 2007 science-fiction thriller “Sunshine”. If you like your movie podca...
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Episode 55
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39:15
#053: The Monster Squad with Robert Yaniz Jr.
For our fifty-third episode, we’re joined by friend of the show Robert Yaniz Jr. (Crooked Table, “Franchise Detours” podcast) for a discussion of the audio commentary for Fred Dekker’s 1987 Universal Monsters remix (but for kids!) “The Monster ...
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Season 3
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Episode 54
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41:58
#052: Cannibal! The Musical with Nicki from Trivial Theater
For our fifty-second episode, we’re joined by friend of the show Nicki from Trivial Theater on YouTube for a discussion of the chaotic inebriated commentary for “South Park” creator Trey Parker’s Troma-tastic directorial debut: 1993’s “Cannibal...
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Season 3
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Episode 53
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43:23
#051: Child's Play with Jason Soto
For our fifty-first episode, podcast emperor Jason Soto (Rabbit Hole Podcasts) joins the show for a discussion of the original Chuck with whom you won’t want to f**k: 1988’s “Child’s Play”, as told through series creator Don Mancini’s commentar...
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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41:09
#050: Batman (1966) with Case Aiken
We did it! We reached fifty episodes! We’re officially a toddler in podcast years! For this episode, friend of the show Case Aiken (“Men of Steel”, “Another Pass”) returns to discuss the commentary for the 1966 “Batman” feature film, as told by...
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Season 3
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Episode 51
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43:17
#049: Weird: The Al Yankovic Story with Lauren Robinson
For our forty-ninth episode, friend of the show Lauren Robinson (“Beer’d Al” podcast) makes technically her first appearance to discuss the 2022 “Weird Al” “biopic” “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”. Lotta quotation marks there. How long was Conan...
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Season 3
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Episode 50
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43:26
#048: Tucker: The Man and His Dream with Mike White
For our forty-eighth episode, Mike White (“The Projection Booth” podcast) returns for a movie discussion of Francis Ford Coppola’s unheralded 1988 triumph “Tucker: The Man and His Dream”. Despite what you have been led to believe, it’s not real...
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Season 3
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Episode 49
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41:44
#047: Batman Forever with Mike Natale
For our forty-seventh episode, friend of the show Mike Natale (“You’re Missing Out” podcast) returns for a movie deeply important to your wonky yet affable host: Joel Schumacher’s inaugural outing with the Dark Knight, 1995’s “Batman Forever”. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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50:51
#046: Scream with Kandice Martellaro
For our forty-sixth episode, we’re joined by writer/comedian Kandice Martellaro (“Hanging with Doctor Z”) for a discussion of Wes Craven’s 1996 iconic slasher satire “Scream”. How up-to-date are fax machines? Did the MPAA veto a glimpse of inte...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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38:14
#045: Zodiac with Ben Haslar
For our forty-fifth episode, friend of the show Ben Haslar (Reels of Justice) returns to discuss the audio commentaries for David Fincher’s magnum opus: 2007’s “Zodiac”. Would the Zodiac Killer be as infamous if he didn’t write letters? Is the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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42:07
#044: First Man with JD Duran
For our forty-fourth episode, we’re joined by JD Duran (InSession Film) for a discussion of Damien Chazelle’s audio commentary for his greatest film, 2018’s Neil Armstrong kinda-biopic “First Man”. Hope you like the moon, because most of the ep...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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45:43
#043: Looper with Nick Emel
For our forty-third episode, we’re joined by Nick Emel (“10ish” podcast) for a discussion of Rian Johnson’s audio commentary for his stunningly original 2012 science-fiction masterpiece “Looper”. Green milk and J.J. Abrams’ fondness for lens fl...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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39:57
OTM Mini #10: Q & A, Part VI
For our tenth OTM Mini, we conclude our huge Q&A. We cover re-shooting movie endings, using godlike powers to make a dream project, theme parks, puppetry in cinema, my dream theater, and so much more.For exclusive bonus content and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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17:33
#042: The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension with Nicki from Trivial Theater
For our forty-second episode, we’re joined by friend of the podcast Nicki, host of Trivial Theater on YouTube, for a discussion of the commentary track for the platonic ideal of an instant cult movie, 1984’s “The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai A...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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39:23
OTM Mini #9: Q & A, Part V
For our ninth OTM Mini, we’re continuing our massive Q&A. We cover watchlists, the challenge of podcasting, trashterpieces, walking out of movies, and so much more.For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, joi...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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16:52
#041: King Kong with Jordan Morris
Our forty-first episode is a special one, as we’re somehow joined by Jordan Morris (“Jordan, Jesse, Go” podcast, “Bubble”, “Youth Group”) for a discussion of the granddaddy of monster movies and the pinnacle of stop motion animation: 1933’s “Ki...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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40:59
OTM Mini #8: Q & A, Part IV
For our eighth OTM Mini, we continue our huge Q&A. We cover the position your wonky yet affable host would like to occupy on a film set, potential commentaries from long-dead creators, and so much more.For exclusive bonus content an...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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21:04
#040: The Love Witch with Isabel Teran
For our fortieth episode, we’re joined by girlfriend of the podcast Isabel Teran for a belated Valentine’s Day discussion of Anna Biller’s singular 2016 classic “The Love Witch”. See? Love? Valentine’s? Witch? Prepare for more tarot card conver...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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49:20
OTM Mini #7: Q & A, Part III
For our seventh OTM Mini, we’re opening the mailbag once again for a huge Q&A. We cover the origin of the podcast, favorite moments, commentary preferences, and so much more.For exclusive bonus content and early releases of every ep...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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16:16
#039: Snowpiercer with Dwight Hurst
For our thirty-ninth episode, we’re joined by friend of the show Dwight Hurst (“Broken Brain” podcast) for a discussion of the critic commentary for Bong Joon-ho’s 2013 science-fiction allegory English language debut “Snowpiercer”!Ryan’...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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47:04
OTM Mini #6: Streets of Fire
For our sixth OTM Mini, get ready to strap on some suspenders and wield a sledgehammer, because we’re discussing the outstanding Shout! Factory 4K Blu-ray for Walter Hill’s singular neon-noir masterpiece: 1984’s “Streets of Fire”!For ex...
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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13:36
#038: Tropic Thunder with Chris Stachiw
For our thirty-eighth episode, we’re joined by Chris Stachiw (“The Kulturecast” podcast) for a discussion of Robert Downey Jr.’s in-character commentary for Ben Stiller’s epic 2008 cinematic satire “Tropic Thunder”!Ryan’s Recommendation...
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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41:58
OTM Mini #5: Fast Company
For our fifth OTM Mini, we discuss a director who never stopped pushing buttons, David Cronenberg, and his most atypical work: the dragster drama “Fast Company” from 1979, as told through its Blue Underground Blu-ray.For exclusive bonus...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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11:49
#037: After Hours with Ryan Verrill
For our thirty-seventh episode, we’re joined by friend of the show Ryan Verrill (Disc-Connected) for a discussion of the Criterion commentary for Marty Scorsese’s 1985 one-crazy-nightmare cult classic “After Hours”! That’s two Ryans for the pri...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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44:15
OTM Mini #4: The Long Goodbye
For our fourth OTM Mini, we tackle a film I’ve long wanted to discuss on the show, the Kino Lorber Blu-ray for Robert Altman’s iconoclastic masterpiece/unfaithful adaptation of Raymond Chandler: 1973’s “The Long Goodbye”.We talk about a...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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12:06