The Flynn Bros. Podcast

Movies That Are Better Than the Books

The Flynn Bros. discuss the most famous adaptations of books into movies and debate which films improve upon their literary counterpart. Later, they delve into what advantages movies have over books, and what types of books are ripe for the cinematic treatment. Finally, they decide once and for all if The Lord of the Rings is better as a book or a movie.   Subscribe, comment, and leave a rating. Send questions, comments, or Big Idea suggestions to FlynnBrosPod@gmail.com [FlynnBrosPod@gmail.com].   Hosted by: John Flynn & Jimmy Flynn Produced by: Will Slade Cover Art by: Leah Garza Opening Song: “Weird Time” by The Solons Closing Song: “Compromise” by The Solons

Everybody Ends Up Wearing Glasses

The Flynn Bros. dive into how they first learned they needed glasses and why they don’t really wear contacts. Later, John gives a brief history of glasses while they mull what different types of frames communicate about a person. Finally, they do a draft of the coolest real and fictional people to wear glasses.   Subscribe, comment, and leave a rating. Send questions, comments, or Big Idea suggestions to FlynnBrosPod@gmail.com [FlynnBrosPod@gmail.com].   Hosted by: John Flynn & Jimmy Flynn Produced by: Will Slade Cover Art by: Leah Garza Opening Song: “Weird Time” by The Solons Closing Song: “Compromise” by The Solons

The Flynn Bros. Investigate Cheese

The Flynn Bros. dig up some dirt about cheese, from when it was discovered to how it's made. Later, they learn whether American cheese is actually cheese, then discuss the grossest cheese in the entire world. Finally, the brothers choose which five cheeses they would eat for the rest of their lives.   Subscribe, comment, and leave a rating. Send questions, comments, or Big Idea suggestions to FlynnBrosPod@gmail.com [FlynnBrosPod@gmail.com].   Hosted by: John Flynn & Jimmy Flynn Produced by: Will Slade Cover Art by: Leah Garza Opening Song: “Weird Time” by The Solons Closing Song: “Compromise” by The Solons

Kurt Vonnegut Saw Our Future in God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater

The Flynn Bros. discuss American author Kurt Vonnegut and his underrated satirical novel, God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater. Later, they delve into Vonnegut’s powerful insights into automation, income inequality and human dignity that ring as true today as they did in 1965. Finally, they consider why this worthy novel has been lost to history, despite possessing some of their favorite passages in all of Vonnegut’s writing.    Subscribe, comment, and leave a rating. Send questions, comments, or Big Idea suggestions to FlynnBrosPod@gmail.com [FlynnBrosPod@gmail.com].   Hosted by: John Flynn & Jimmy Flynn Produced by: Will Slade Cover Art by: Leah Garza Opening Song: “Weird Time” by The Solons Closing Song: “Compromise” by The Solons

Arnold Schwarzenegger: The Man with the Perfect Body

The Flynn Bros. dive deep on the one-of-a-kind life lived by the Austrian Superman, touching on his rough childhood and examining his breakthrough into worldwide fame. Later, they evaluate his film career, including his iconic turn as the Terminator as well as his ignominious rendition of Mr. Freeze in “Batman and Robin.” Finally, the brothers look back on his eight years as governor of California and ponder which, if any, of his remarkable lifetime achievements will ever be replicated.   Subscribe, comment, and leave a rating. Send questions, comments, or Big Idea suggestions to FlynnBrosPod@gmail.com [FlynnBrosPod@gmail.com].   Hosted by: John Flynn & Jimmy Flynn Produced by: Will Slade Cover Art by: Leah Garza Opening Song: “Weird Time” by The Solons Closing Song: “Compromise” by The Solons