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1061. Frame Rate: A League of Their Own

This episode is brought to you by the Pick the Flick tier on our patreon. So, everyone, thank askingseven for making this episode! Thanks a7! Michael and Abe talk about the most successful baseball film to date: A League of Their Own (1992). The boys talk about the power of structure, ensemble cast, small victories, and how the Hollywood film tackles trauma. It’s a real solid bean pick. Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

1055. Frame Rate: Send Help

Michael and Abe discuss the 2026 Sam Raimi film Send Help featuring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien. They talk about their love of Raimi through the ages, the impressive and hilarious performances by the leads, and if the film ends up delivering yet another banger. Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

1059. Frame Rate: The Odyssey

Adam and Abe talk about Christopher Nolan’s new film, The Odyssey. Who’s this Nolan guy? Is he any good? Also, should we do a short limited series on his films? We’re thinking about replacing See You Space Podboys with something. Hit us up in the comments. Features: Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

1054. Kings of King - It: Welcome to Derry (S1E4-S1E6)

We will be covering the 8 episode run of season 1’s It: Welcome to Derry (2025). This episode covers the fourth, fifth, and sixth of the season one run. Let’s find out if this clown show is any good! Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

1052. Frame Rate: The Sandlot (Feat. Sarah Griffith)

This episode is brought to you by the Pick the Flick tier on our patreon. So, everyone, thank askingseven for paying for the episode! Thanks a7! Michael and Abe sit down with Sarah Griffith to talk about the 1993 film about boyhood and baseball. Enjoy this discussion of movie propaganda and the hosts’ discussion of who has defeated more dogs. Features: Sarah Griffith: https://www.instagram.com/sarahgriffith/ Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store