Podcast
Almost Major
A movie pod discussing the mini-major studios and the films they released!
- Episodes
- 146
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Typical length
- 1 hr 2 min
- On air since
- 2021
- Latest episode
- 3 days ago
Episodes
146 episodes, newest first
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53 min
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)
Season 6, Episode 3
Show notes
Happy Halloween and FIVE year anniversary for ALMOST MAJOR! To celebrate, we are talking... HANSEL & GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS (2013)!
We also discuss 3D movies, wide-release horror, DRILLBIT TAYLOR + more!
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Bluesky: @almostmajor.bsky.social
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on LetterboxdAlmost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
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1 hr 15 min
Election (1999)
Season 6, Episode 2
Show notes
You look like you could use a cupcake... and our episode on ELECTION (1999)!
We also discuss the differences between the book and the film, Broderick's career, rant about Goodreads and try to solve the question of "what does a class president do?"
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on LetterboxdAlmost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
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1 hr 1 min
Dead Man on Campus (1998)
Season 6, Episode 1
Show notes
I Want My MTV and we want you to listen to our new episode on DEAD MAN ON CAMPUS (1998)!
We begin our new MTV Films miniseries by discussing the origins of the studio, the life of David Gale, the summer track of 1998, the urban legend this film is based on, THE CURVE + more!
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on LetterboxdAlmost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
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1 hr 12 min
INTERMISSION: The Warriors (1979) Bonus
Season 5
Show notes
It's INTERMISSION time with THE WARRIORS (1979)!
We also discuss the video game, Walter Hill, unmade remakes and Dexter.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor+ on Bluesky
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on LetterboxdAlmost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
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1 hr 20 min
Joe's Apartment / Beavis & Butt-Head Do America (1996)
Season 5, Episode 11
Show notes
We finish off our Geffen miniseries and fuse with our upcoming MTV Films miniseries today with JOE'S APARTMENT (1996) and BEAVIS & BUTT-HEAD DO AMERICA (1996)!
Also: this being one host's first memory going to the theater, spout 134 quotes from one film, rank the films we covered this miniseries and detail our next MTV Films miniseries!
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on LetterboxdAlmost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
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59 min
After Hours (1985) (with Mitchell Beaupre!)
Season 5, Episode 10
Show notes
Put down that copy of Tropic of Cancer because we are talking AFTER HOURS (1985)!
Mitchell Beaupre joins us to discuss their favorite movie, other fav Scorsese movies, Guy Ritchie and unfortunately for one host... ANACONDA (2025).
Mitchell's Griffin Dunne & Amy Robinson interview
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Our guest, Mitchell: @mitchell on LetterboxdAlmost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
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48 min
Lost In America (1985) (with Mitchell Beaupre!)
Season 5, Episode 9
Show notes
Load up the Winnebago because we are talking LOST IN AMERICA (1985)!
Mitchell Beaupre returns to discuss Albert Brooks, IN THE GREY, fav movies of 2026 so far, gambling away your life savings + more!
Mitchell's Albert Brooks interview
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Our guest, Mitchell: @mitchell on LetterboxdAlmost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
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1 hr 13 min
Interview with the Vampire (1994)
Season 5, Episode 8
Show notes
This week, we are talking INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE (1994)!
We discuss this film's chaotic production, finally (?) talk about Tim Allen, Xavier Dolan needledrops (sorry), WISHMASTER!, CleanFlix and favorite vampire films.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on LetterboxdAlmost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
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1 hr 8 min
Risky Business (1983)
Season 5, Episode 7
Show notes
The dream is always the same with this week's episode covering RISKY BUSINESS (1983)!
We discuss shark movies, the Tangerine Dream score, hatred of Bob Seger, other favorite sex comedies, and Bryden's childhood inability to finish this film.
The Jo Weldon article mentioned in this episode: https://joweldon.substack.com/p/risque-business
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on LetterboxdAlmost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
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59 min
Michael Collins (1996)
Season 5, Episode 8
Show notes
This week's episode covers MICHAEL COLLINS (1996)!
We discuss Ireland (all of it!), open the book on Neil Jordan once again, our legends using AI, the man who brought down the White House, and do the Macarena.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on LetterboxdAlmost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
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59 min
M. Butterfly (1993) (with Michelle O'Connell!)
Season 5, Episode 7
Show notes
This week's episode covers M. BUTTERFLY (1993)!
Michelle O'Connell breaks down the differences between the play and the film, talk all about Cronenberg and more!
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Our guest, Michelle: LetterboxdAlmost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
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53 min
Little Shop of Horrors (1986) (with Michelle O'Connell!)
Season 5, Episode 6
Show notes
This week's episode covers LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (1986)!
Michelle O'Connell returns to discuss the differences between the original film, this film and the stage play, talk the original vs the theatrical ending, and one co-host resists the urge to do his Audrey impression.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Our guest, Michelle: LetterboxdAlmost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
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56 min
The Butcher Boy (1997) (with Dan Mecca!)
Season 5, Episode 5
Show notes
This week's episode covers THE BUTCHER BOY (1997)!
Dan Mecca (The B-Side) returns to talk about the last Geffen Pictures release, MERCURY RISING (and there's nothing surprising), and start our multi-episode discussion on Neil Jordan.
Dan's Letterboxd article on Irish cinema can be viewed HERE
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Our guest, Dan: @djmecca on LetterboxdAlmost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
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58 min
Men Don't Leave (1990) (with Dan Mecca!)
Season 5, Episode 4
Show notes
These men couldn't leave even if they wanted to as we discuss MEN DON'T LEAVE (1990)!
Dan Mecca (The B-Side) returns to discuss this lesser seen (but great) film, pre-game for our future ORANGE COUNTY episode, get distracted by the Blood Orchid (who wouldn't), get our Friedkin on and talk the 1995 Academy Awards.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Our guest, Dan: @djmecca on LetterboxdAlmost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
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55 min
The Last Boy Scout (1991)
Season 5, Episode 3
Show notes
We are discussing THE LAST BOY SCOUT (1991) on today's episode!
Topics include Tony Scott's filmography, Shane Black-isms, this being Eddie Griffin's first film, and how much C4 the villains have (they have enough).
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on LetterboxdAlmost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
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59 min
Personal Best (1982) (with Paul Oyama!)
Season 5, Episode 2
Show notes
Call us The Pharcyde because we are runnin' today as we discuss PERSONAL BEST (1982)!
Paul Oyama joins us to discuss his track and field film, Robert Towne, the lawsuit surrounding this film, favorite sports films and more!
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @Kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Our guest, Paul: @presciient on LetterboxdAlmost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
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1 hr 19 min
Beetlejuice (1988) / Defending Your Life (1991)
Season 5, Episode 1
Show notes
We're talkin' afterlife on our first episode of our new miniseries covering GEFFEN PICTURES with BEETLEJUICE (1988) + DEFENDING YOUR LIFE (1991)!
We also discuss ape playing basketball, if or if not Bryden has seen THE SHADOW, Brooks' SNL short films, and witness the birth of Ethan Embry.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd
Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on LetterboxdAlmost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
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1 hr 24 min
INTERMISSION: Natural Born Killers (1994) Bonus
Season 4
Show notes
It's INTERMISSION time with NATURAL BORN KILLERS (1994)!
We discuss all the controversy, MTV Movie Awards nominee for Best Kiss, THE LOSERS, the book written about the making of the film Killer Instinct, what could have been with the original script and announce the next miniseries!
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @kevbonesy on Twitter / Letterboxd
Bryden: @BrydenDoyle on Twitter + @JDoyle on LetterboxdAlmost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
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1 hr 31 min
In the Land of Blood and Honey (2011) + Pompeii (2014)
Season 4, Episode 9
Show notes
CW: We bring up sexual assault when it pertains to certain scenes in IN THE LAND OF BLOOD AND HONEY
Our last episode of the FilmDistrict miniseries is here with IN THE LAND OF BLOOD AND HONEY (2011) and POMPEII (2014)!
Other topics include being forced to watch the ROBOCOP remake, discussion on whether or not the coast is toast and more.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on LetterboxdAlmost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
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1 hr 2 min
Safety Not Guaranteed (2012) (with Jack Draper!)
Season 4, Episode 8
Show notes
We're mumblin' our way back in time this week with SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED (2012)!
Jack Draper (Exiting Through The 2010s) joins us again to discuss this Sundance darling, Waldo Salt, Indie Spirits and naturally STUMPTOWN.
Twitter: @AlmostMajor
Kevin: @kevbonesy on Letterboxd
Bryden: @JDoyle on Letterboxd
Our guest, Jack: @jdraperr on LetterboxdAlmost Major is a part of the Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network. To listen to other podcasts from the network, please click here!
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