90% recovered from pneumonia, 8pl8s RETURNS (I'm back) for a display of love for the GRAND album Mezzanine (1998) by Bristol band MASSIVE ATTACK. With a cinematic twist, namely the use of the band's music in House M.D. (2004 - 2012), the Wachowskis' The Matrix (1999), Guy Ritchie's Snatch (2000), Wong Kar-Wai's Fallen Angels (1995), and how Mezzanine's album art reminds me of the opening credits of David Fincher's adaptation of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011). SHARE THE SHOW WITH ALL YOUR DISSOLVED FRIENDS & RATE 5 STARS ~ 8pl8s IG: https://www.instagram.com/8pl8s/ Tracklist: A 1. Angel 2. Risingson 3. Teardrop B 1. Inertia Creeps 2. Exchange 3. Dissolved Girl C 1. Man Next Door 2. Black Milk 3. Mezzanine D 1. Group Four 2. (Exchange) #massiveattack #wongkarwai #musicpodcast #filmpodcast

(halfway) BACK from the dead to dig through the ABOMINATION called California Son (2019) with the REAL California son ⁠Glen Rockney⁠ of ⁠Rare Candy⁠ I love Morrissey. You love your uncle. We're the same person. SECOND episode of a limited 8pl8s series on Steven Patrick Morrissey (/ˈmɒrɪsi/ MORR-iss-ee; born 22 May 1959), known mononymously as Morrissey. While he's most well-known for his contribution to The Smiths, his solo work is some of the most personal, touching music I've ever had the privilege of hearing. A privilege I indulge in on a daily basis. MOZNAISSANCE 02: California Son (2019) -- OUT NOW ON SPOTIFY / APPLE PODS / ETC. Tracklist: 1 - Morning Starship (Ft. Ed Droste) 2 - Don't Interrupt the Sorrow (Ft. Ariel Engle) 3 - Only a Pawn in Their Game (Ft. Petra Haden) 4 - Suffer the Little Children 5 - Days of Decision (Ft. Sameer Gadhia) 6 - It's Over (Ft. LP) 7 - Wedding Bell Blues (Ft. Billie Joe Armstrong & Lydia Night) 8 - Loneliness Remembers What Happiness Forgets 9 - Lady Willpower 10 - When You Close Your Eyes (Ft. Petra Haden) 11 - Lenny's Tune 12 - Some Say I Got Devil #morrissey #californiason #musicpodcast #rarecandy

"I love Morrissey. You love your uncle. We're the same person." Hitting it solo on this first episode of a limited 8pl8s series on Steven Patrick Morrissey (/ˈmɒrɪsi/ MORR-iss-ee; born 22 May 1959), known mononymously as Morrissey. While he's most well-known for his contribution to The Smiths, his solo work is some of the most personal, touching music I've ever had the privilege of hearing. A privilege I indulge in on a daily basis. LIMITED SERIES EPISODE 01: I Am Not a Dog on a Chain (2020) Tracklist: Jim Jim Falls Love Is On Its Way Out Bobby, Don't You Think They Know? I Am Not A Dog On A Chain What Kind Of People Live In These Houses? Knockabout World Darling, I Hug A Pillow Once I Saw The River Clean The Truth About Ruth The Secret Of Music My Hurling Days Are Done #morrissey #thesmiths #music

I was confined to a Couche-Tard gas station for this ep so the audio sucks but this episode is a GARGANTUAN WIN. Everyone agrees. Also, check out my new appearance on //MOVIES with the boys The iconic actor-director duo composed of JAY KARALES (f.k.a. Lowres Wunderbred) and HANS LAM joins me on 8pl8s to discuss Clint Eastwood's latest film Juror #2 (2024), which we all saw together in NYC. SHARE THE SHOW WITH ALL YOUR GAS GOBLIN FRIENDS & RATE 5 STARS ~ 8pl8s IG: https://www.instagram.com/8pl8s/ Follow Jay on IG Follow Hans on IG

Screenwriter & filmmaker RYAN JACKSON, of Mutual Aberration Society (podcast) and Wildflower with Tyrese Gibson (film), joins me on 8pl8s to discuss Sean Baker's latest and Palme d'Or Winner Anora (2024), starring Mikey Madison, Mark Eidelstein, and this show's sweetheart Karren Karagulian. Lots of other stuff too probably but my bus to NYC is leaving in 23 minutes and I can't type it all out. I've, of course, famously said that listening to the entire episode is the best summary. SHARE THE SHOW WITH ALL YOUR RUSSIAN-ANCESTRY-HAVING FRIENDS & RATE 5 STARS ~ 8pl8s IG: https://www.instagram.com/8pl8s/ Follow Ryan on IG

Personal trainer & personal friend (!) THOM, of Unironiczyzzposting, joins me on 8pl8s to discuss Pearl Jam's hit debut album from 1991: Ten. With detours to romantic loserdom, bodybuilding, bullying and the ANSWER to "Who bears the responsibility for teenage tragedies?". This episode is a spiritual successor to our Type-O-Negative one, which itself was a relic of the Jicksroanomicon... SHARE THE SHOW WITH ALL YOUR FREEEEEZIIIINNN FRIENDS & RATE 5 STARS ~ 8pl8s IG: https://www.instagram.com/8pl8s/ Follow Thom on IG Works discussed: Mostly PJ's Ten (Album, 1991) with occasional references to surrounding grunge musicians. Fire Engine Red - Raggedy Angry (Song, 2010) Gwar (Band, 1984 - Present) Marilyn Manson (Person, b.1969) #pearljam #ten #8pl8s #eddievedder

Writer, artist & reformed enemy, ADAM LEHRER, of System of Systems (podcast) and Safety Propaganda (collaborative media platform), joins me on 8pl8s to discuss a few weird cuts from DENNIS HOPPER's directing career. But the fun doesn't stop there. Not before we discuss 2024 films, light BB-ing, NYC's decline, and the inimitability of the year 1999. Some say the fun never stops with 8pl8s, but I don't really buy into that type of hyperbole. SHARE THE SHOW WITH ALL YOUR NYC FRIENDS & RATE 5 STARS ~ 8pl8s IG: https://www.instagram.com/8pl8s/ Follow Adam on IG Works discussed: Easy Rider (Film, 1969) Hopper/Welles (Film, 2020) Bonnie And Clyde (Film, 1967) La Chimera (Film, 2023) King of the Streets (Webseries, 2018 - Present) Pusher (Film, 1996) Pusher II (Film, 2004) Pusher 3 (Film, 2005) Too Old To Die Young (TV Miniseries, 2019) Barbie (Film, 2023) The Nice Guys (Film, 2016) Lars and the Real Girl (Film, 2007) The Last Movie (Film, 1970) Heaven's Gate (Film, 1980) Final Cut (Book, 1985) Anora (Film, 2024) The Other Side of the Wind (Film, 2018) Out of the Blue (Film, 1980) Hey Hey, My My (Song, 1979) KIRAC (Webseries, 2016 - Present) Annihilation (Book, 2024) Entourage (TV Series, 2004 - 2011) The Substance (Film, 2024) The Beast (Film, 2023) #8pl8s #DennisHopper #OrsonWelles #AdamLehrer #dimessquare

Short-haired thought leader, Glen Rockney of Rare Candy, joins me on 8pl8s to talk about two short tales from H.P. Lovecraft, the master of confirming my disinterest in horror. I await the gen X rage like Noble Six at the end of Reach. SHARE THE SHOW WITH ALL YOUR COSMIC FRIENDS & RATE 5 STARS ~ 8pl8s IG: https://www.instagram.com/8pl8s/ Follow Glen on X and IG Listen to Glen's podcast Rare Candy Works discussed: H. P. Lovecraft: Against the World, Against Life (Book, 1991) In the Mouth of Madness (Film, 1994) The Wire (TV Series, 2002-2008) Entourage (TV Series, 2004-2011) Deadwood (TV Series, 2004-2006) Art of Darkness (Podcast, 2021-Present) Inherent Vice (Book, 2009) Against the Day (Book, 2006) Extreme Peace Season 1 (TV Series, 2025) The Rats in the Walls (Novella, 1924) World's Shortest Horror Story (Short Story, 1948) A Brighter Summer Day (Film, 1991) Chopped (TV Series, 2009-Present) The Tell-Tale Heart (Short Story, 1843) Rain Over Me (Song, 2011) Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (Film, 1989) Prometheus (Film, 2012) The Substance (Film, 2024) Oedipus Rex (Play, 429 BC) Oedipus Rex (Film, 1967) The Shining (Film, 1980) Nosferatu the Vampyre (Film, 1979) Nosferatu (Film, 2024) Siberia (Film, 2020) Napoleon (Film, 2023) I'm Still Here (Film, 2010) Her (Film, 2013) Go with the Flow (Song, 2002) I Sat by the Ocean (Song, 2013) John Wick: Chapter 4 (Film, 2023) The Artist (Film, 2011) The Monuments Men (Film, 2014) Succession (TV Series, 2018-2023) The Last Picture Show (Film, 1971) Heaven's Gate (Film, 1980) Fear Factor Season 1 (TV Series, 2001) The Dunwich Horror (Novella, 1928) The General (Film, 1926) #8pl8s #HPlovecraft #rarecandy

Visionary podcaster, Jack Mason of The Continuing Story of The Perfume Nationalist, joins me on 8pl8s to talk about evil tormentors, ultra-stinky old Hollywood stars, gossip that's going to seriously stunt my career, courtroom dramas, and the four forgotten sections of personal hygiene! SHARE THE SHOW WITH ALL YOUR CLEAN FRIENDS & RATE 5 STARS ~ 8pl8s IG: https://www.instagram.com/8pl8s/ Follow Jack on X and IG Listen to Jack's podcast The Continuing Story of The Perfume Nationalist Works discussed: Rebecca (Film, 1940) Glamorama (Book, 1998) Dream Scenario (Film, 2023) Anatomy of a Fall (Film, 2023) Witness for the Prosecution (Film, 1957) Anatomy of a Murder (Film, 1959) 12 Angry Men (Film, 1997) 12 Angry Men (Film, 1957) Network (Film, 1976) Dog Day Afternoon (Film, 1975) Gone With the Wind (Film, 1939) Gandhi (Film, 1982) Hitchcock (Film, 2012) Godard Mon Amour (Film, 2017) La Dolce Vita (Film, 1960) Patriotism (Film, 1966) Rules of Attraction (Film, 2002) In Search of Lost Time (Book, 1913) #8pl8s #hygienetips #theperfumenationalist #hollywood

Filmmaker & artist, Byron Von, joins me on 8pl8s to talk about our mutual fascination with Anthony Bourdain and his work, his legacy and the void he left, and how he influenced our outlook on travel. This is a continuation of last week's Part 1, related to Byron's work, film and literature, available everywhere you listen to podcasts. SHARE THE SHOW WITH ALL YOUR LINE COOK FRIENDS & RATE 5 STARS ~ 8pl8s IG: https://www.instagram.com/8pl8s/ Follow Byron on IG and visit his website Works discussed: Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (TV Series, 2005–2012) Congo kitabu (Book, 1985) Anthony Bourdain's a Cook's Tour (TV Series, 2002–2003) Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly (Book, 2000) Medium Raw (Book, 2010) nothing, except everything. (Film, 2023) The Outsider (Book, 1956) Blade Runner (Film, 1982) Inception (Film, 2010) Shut Up and Play the Hits (Film, 2012) Gravity's Rainbow (Book, 1973) Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (Film, 1991)