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Shifty Bench Podcasts
Home of the podcast So, What's the Problem? Hosted by Jimmy Brown and Jen King.
Friday, 12 January 2024
The Labyrinth (1986) Problem
We're back, happy 2024! Jimmy and Jen ring in the New Year with a discussion on a childhood fave of the former. Is it a whimsical fantasy fairy tale or the story of a teenage girl's descent into madness? Topics include David Bowie, misremembering lyrics, the baby actor's wellbeing and the age old discussion of digital media vs physical. Join in in two weeks for Jen's birthday pick. Contains strong language.
Saturday, 23 December 2023
The A Christmas Story (1983) Problem
It's our final episode of the year and the second festive episode of the month. Jimmy and Jen discuss this beloved classic like two people who aren't fans of the movie. Because, well, you know, they're not... Sorry. Topics include corporal punishment in schools, the different ways to discuss movies and good ol' racism. Jen's audio starts off not great but improves very, very quickly. Contains strong language.
And from all of us... except for the boot to the face...
Saturday, 9 December 2023
The Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) Problem
It's DECEMBER! In the first of two episodes this month, Jimmy and Jen talk about this 1985 oddity. They discuss the usual, as well as the movie's music and Jimmy has a couple of rants. Please note that Jen's audio quality in this episode varies wildly. Contains strong language.
The stars of Santa Claus: The Movie, note that neither are Santa...
Saturday, 25 November 2023
The Home for the Holidays (1995) Problem
Join Jimmy and Jen as they discuss Jodie Foster's second movie as a director. Topics include drug addiction, relatives and Television sizes. We'll be back in two weeks with a Christmas movie! Contains strong language.
We're supposed to laugh at a man clearly high out of his skull... ugh...
Monday, 20 November 2023
The Ishtar (1987) Problem
The wheel returns with this infamous bomb but is it really that bad? Discussions/tangents include Funko Pops, bad movies and weird IMDB trivia. Stay tuned at the end for announcements regarding the future of the show. Contains strong language.
The best actor in the movie is in this Gif and it's not one of the leads...
Tuesday, 31 October 2023
So, What's the Problem? Brainscan (1994)
It's our shortest ever episode and Jimmy had to put audio of the original trailer at the end to get it over the 30 minute mark, yay! October ends with this semi-forgotten horror that maybe should be all the way forgotten? Possibly. Jimmy and Jen discuss acting, confusing endings, the movie's score and next week's episode is determined by the wheel! Contains very strong language. Recorded on Sunday 29th October 2023.
Who's a good Trickster? Oh, you're such a good helldude, yesyouare!
Friday, 20 October 2023
So, What's the Problem? Pet Sematary (1989)
We're back, after a week's absence due to Jimmy's damn internet being off for FIVE FULL DAYS! Spooky month continues with the first adaptation of Stephen King's novel inspired by his actual cat dying in an episode recorded on Jimmy's birthday, October 11th. This episode, Jimmy and Jen discuss cats and death. Contains strong language.
Who's a good kitty? Oh, you're such a good hellcat, yesyouare!
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The Labyrinth (1986) Problem
We're back, happy 2024! Jimmy and Jen ring in the New Year with a discussion on a childhood fave of the former. Is it a whimsical fanta...
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In our final anniversary celebration post (finally), here is every official problem and positive from year two of out podcast. Covers the ...
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Join Jimmy and Jen as they discuss season 4 of Netflix's Stranger Things. Topics include Stoner culture, Kate Bush, which character we ...
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It's time to visit one of Jimmy's favourites growing up and a movie Jen just watched for the first time. They discuss all the usual ...