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Ep. 23: So What? Big Deal.

Posted on May 29, 2018 Updated on January 12, 2023

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

Posted on May 8, 2018 Updated on January 12, 2023

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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

Posted on May 1, 2018 Updated on January 12, 2023

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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

Posted on April 24, 2018 Updated on January 12, 2023

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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

Posted on April 17, 2018 Updated on January 12, 2023

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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

Posted on April 3, 2018 Updated on January 12, 2023

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

Posted on March 27, 2018 Updated on January 12, 2023

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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

Posted on March 20, 2018 Updated on January 12, 2023

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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

Posted on March 13, 2018 Updated on January 12, 2023

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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

Posted on March 6, 2018 Updated on January 12, 2023

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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

Posted on February 27, 2018 Updated on January 12, 2023

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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. 8: Elephant Bravo, Sponsored by Thermopod (Minutes 35-40) with Justin Coote

Posted on February 6, 2018 Updated on January 12, 2023

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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

Posted on January 30, 2018 Updated on January 12, 2023

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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

Posted on January 23, 2018 Updated on January 12, 2023

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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

Posted on January 16, 2018 Updated on January 12, 2023

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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

Posted on January 9, 2018 Updated on January 12, 2023

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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. 2: Einstein’s Brain and a Tuna Sandwich (Minutes 5-10) with Sean Murphy

Posted on December 26, 2017 Updated on January 12, 2023

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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)

Posted on December 19, 2017 Updated on January 12, 2023

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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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