Episodes
Ep. 23: So What? Big Deal.
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.
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Ep. 22: Michael Boddicker Interview – Part II
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)
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Ep. 21: Michael Boddicker Interview – Part I
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)
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Ep. 20: Whorfin… Sayonara. (Minutes 95-100) with Steve Lastoe
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.
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Ep. 19: Arrivederci, Banzai! (Minutes 90-95) with Derek M. Koch
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.
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Ep. 18: Where’s My Bomber, Big Boot? (Minutes 85-90) with Greg Wyshynski
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!
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Ep. 17: A Full Shot Glass of Lectroid Squalor (Minutes 80-85) with Sean Murphy
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!
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Ep. 16: Real Soon (Minutes 75-80) with Sean German
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.
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5 Minutes of Bonsai Ep. 16: Ficus with Brett Stillo and Josh Horowitz
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.
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Ep. 15: We’re Gonna Get Stuff Done (Minutes 70-75) with Gerry Porter and Pete Mummert
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.
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Ep. 14: President Toht (Minutes 65-70) with Tom Taylor
Tom Taylor from the Indiana Jones Minute joins Brett and Josh in discussing Minutes 65-70, which feature Ronald Lacy as the President, Yakov Smirnoff, more Jeff Goldblum, Screaming Yellow Zonkers, and honey. With bonus commentary by Lena Horowitz.
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Ep. 13: Watermelonesque (Minutes 60-65) with Neil Brown and George Hendricks
This week we discuss Minutes 60-65 with Hong Kong / Denver Cavaliers Neil Brown and George Hendricks from the Mogwai Minute. The minutes cover skungy spider-ticks, flaming file cabinets, more Goldblum-ometer readings, and of course, the watermelon.
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Ep. 12: But… he was Orbocop! (Minutes 55-60) with Asterios Kokkinos
Special guest Asterios Kokkinos gives his spirited take on BB as we discuss Minutes 55-60, which includes the return of the Goldblum-ometer, the Perfect Tommy Wardrobe Recap, a “hologram” John Emdall, bubble-wrap masks, and a doomed lab assistant.
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Ep. 11: War of the Worlds and a Michelob (Minutes 50-55) with Jim O’Kane
Brett and Josh discuss Minutes 50-55 of Buckaroo Banzai with Jim O’Kane from the Airport and Rocketeer Minutes. Topics include the many Johns of Yoyodyne, the Black Lectroid John Parker, 300 Baud Modems, Orson Welles, and a can of Michelob.
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Ep. 10: Bright Colored Sofas and a G-Cipher (Minutes 45-50) with Jonathan Carlisle and David Johnson
For Minutes 45-50, Josh and Brett are joined by MxM podcasters Jonathan Carlisle and David Johnson. Discussions cover Blue Blaze Irregulars Scooter and Casper Lindley, bright colored sofa sales, Gear-Up, black lectroids, and the CompuPro System 8/16.
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Ep. 9: Frog Skin Camo (Minutes 40-45) with Curtis Bloes
Brett and Josh discuss Minutes 40-45 with Bunkhouse member Curtis Bloes of the Better Off Dead Minute. These minutes follow the adventures of the hunters Bubba and Bert, the Fall of John Valuk, Red Lectroids, and Perfect Tommy’s radio call for help.
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Ep. 8: Elephant Bravo, Sponsored by Thermopod (Minutes 35-40) with Justin Coote
For Minutes 35-40, Justin Coote from the OverlookHour podcast joins Brett and Josh in discussing phone booths, Elephant Bravo clearance, 1980s blue lightning, comic book dialogue, Harley-Davidsons, low-budget chases, and Thermopods.
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Ep. 7: Cheetos Flying Through Space (Minutes 30-35) with Audra Wolfmann and Desmond Miller
Returning guests Audra Wolfmann and Desmond Miller help discuss Minutes 30-35, which includes backstory on Penny Priddy / Peggy Banzai, Team Banzai’s impromptu press conference, spaceships resembling Cheetos, and a pay phone call from the President.
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Ep. 6: It’s Got Jeff Goldblum In It (Minutes 25-30) with Aimee Pavy
Brett and Josh discuss Minutes 25-30 with Aimee Pavy from the Twelve Chimes It’s Midnight podcast, covering the Tragedy of Dr. Lizardo, the horrible Dr. Cotton, a BB video game, a red boombox, and how everything is better with Jeff Goldblum in it.
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Ep. 5: My Grandma Named Me Pinky (Minutes 20-25) with Billy Vera
For minutes 20-25, Josh and Brett are joined by singer, songwriter, and actor Billy Vera, who played Blue Blaze Irregular Pinky Carruthers in the film. The minutes cover Artie’s Artery, Penny Priddy, Buckaroo’s deep lines, and a bit of Dr. Lizardo.
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Ep. 4: A Slam Bang Origin Story (Minutes 15-20) with Pete the Retailer
Brett, Josh, and Pete the Retailer from the Star Wars Minute podcast discuss Minutes 15-20. Topics include Buckaroo Banzai merchandise, Dr. Lizardo’s comic book-like backstory, a young Mike Ehrmantraut, monkeyboys, and Artie the Promoter.
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Ep. 3: Blue Collar Space Program (Minutes 10-15) with Sid Bridge and James Rodatus
For Minutes 10-15, Brett and Josh are joined in the Texas desert flats by Reels and Wheels podcast hosts Sid Bridge and James Rodatus, dissecting the 1982 Ford F-350 Jet Car, its jaunt into the 8th Dimension, and a bit of Dr. Emilio Lizardo.
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Ep. 2: Einstein’s Brain and a Tuna Sandwich (Minutes 5-10) with Sean Murphy
Sean Murphy (keeper of the Buckaroo Banzai FAQ on figmentfly.com) joins forces with Brett and Josh to discuss Minutes 5-10, which features red glasses, Eskimo neurosurgery, prep for an iconic jetcar’s run, and the contents of Buckaroo’s briefcase.
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Ep. 1: A Highly Unusual Person (Minutes 1-5)
Brett Stillo and Josh Horowitz begin analyzing the Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension with minutes 1-5, featuring the lost “home movie” opening with Buckaroo’s backstory, his parents, a gravity catapult, and the evil Hanoi Xan.
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Ep. 0: 5 Minutes of Banzai Preview
Brett Stillo and Josh Horowitz discuss the Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension 5 minutes at a time. This preview episode covers the trailer to Buckaroo Banzai, which includes lots of bow tie.
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