Frasier On Film
Frasier On Film
Podcast Description
Welcome to Frasier On Film - the Frasier TV show podcast with a twist. Each episode of the podcast visits each episode of Frasier across its 11-series run. But our main focus isn’t on the good Dr. himself. No, no! It’s going to be one of the guest appearances on the show that week. That could be one of the many A-listers who called into Frasier’s KACL radio show or just someone who made a fleeting appearance at Cafe Nervosa. We’ll delve into that actor’s backstory, look over their cinematic offerings and deep-dive into one movie specifically. By the end, we’ll see if we can make a connection between their character in Frasier and their character in the film we’ve just talked about.So you’ll be hearing about icons and wash-ups. Legends and startlets. Sherry drinkers and beer guzzlers. Blockbusters and B-movies. It’s going to be an education in it all!But what if you don’t really watch Frasier? That’s fine, you’ll probably know the actors we’re talking about. Don’t really know the actors we’re talking about? That’s fine too, you’ll know the movies! So whether you’re a fan of Frasier or you're a fan of film, this is the podcast for you. So pull up your favourite bar stool at McGinty’s, tell the wine club you’ll be running late. Because this is Frasier On Film and I’m your host, Ben Murray.And you’re listening…
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as celebrity interviews, film analysis, and connections between actors' roles on Frasier and in their films, featuring episodes that delve into stars like Jeff Daniels in Arachnophobia and Joe Mantegna in Homicide, while also discussing broader cinematic history.
Welcome to Frasier On Film – the Frasier TV show podcast with a twist.
Each episode of the podcast visits each episode of Frasier across its 11-series run. But our main focus isn’t on the good Dr. himself. No, no! It’s going to be one of the guest appearances on the show that week. That could be one of the many A-listers who called into Frasier’s KACL radio show or just someone who made a fleeting appearance at Cafe Nervosa.
We’ll delve into that actor’s backstory, look over their cinematic offerings and deep-dive into one movie specifically. By the end, we’ll see if we can make a connection between their character in Frasier and their character in the film we’ve just talked about.
So you’ll be hearing about icons and wash-ups. Legends and startlets. Sherry drinkers and beer guzzlers. Blockbusters and B-movies. It’s going to be an education in it all!
But what if you don’t really watch Frasier? That’s fine, you’ll probably know the actors we’re talking about. Don’t really know the actors we’re talking about? That’s fine too, you’ll know the movies! So whether you’re a fan of Frasier or you’re a fan of film, this is the podcast for you.
So pull up your favourite bar stool at McGinty’s, tell the wine club you’ll be running late. Because this is Frasier On Film and I’m your host, Ben Murray.
And you’re listening…
”Did you ah, play some games? Well, I mean, board games! Not that you were bored – or excited… well, not that I'd know anything – or should!”
The longest episode yet for an incredible guest. Not just Elijah Wood. I mean Julio from The Contrarians podcast! Listen in as we discuss all the things that make Elijah (and Austin) weird before we unpack Liev Schreiber's directorial debut Everything Is Illuminated.
You can check out Julio and Alex over at The Contrarians Podcast here: https://www.wearethecontrarians.com/ or https://open.spotify.com/show/72ylMJeOIm9rtTHNrZfFWl.
Timestamps:
01:30 Intro
16:03 Frasier Talk: The double-entendre's are flying in this episode as Frasier puts his foot in it with Martin's overnight guest. But more importantly… can Julio work out what really goes into an English Breakfast?
41:13 Elijah Woods Talk: DJ sets, the best food in Austin, best and worst autograph signers and wigs… It's all Elijah Talk baby!
01:13:00 Everything Is Illuminated Talk: Elijah Wood channelling his inner psychopath from Sin City for this tale of Jewish identity!
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