<p><em>Welcome back to the show where romance gets roasted, movies are rated, and the tangents fly faster than Jeff Goldblum in a red leather jacket. Here’s what’s cooking this episode:</em></p><ul><li><strong>Romance, Ruined:</strong> Johnny Spoiler admits he’s a romantic who doesn’t believe in romance. Confused? So is he. But he’s happy to break it down with terms like &quot;micromancing&quot; (tiny gestures over grand ones) and &quot;DMWs&quot; (dating with Johnny in the middle, because why not?).</li><li><strong>Male Archetypes:</strong> Ever wondered if you’re a &quot;sex pig&quot; or a &quot;toxic turkey&quot;? Johnny doesn’t hold back on playful commentary about male casting in real life and pop culture.</li><li><strong>Buffy’s Back:</strong> Sarah Michelle Gellar is set to reprise her iconic role in a<em>Buffy the Vampire Slayer</em> reboot on Hulu. Cue the nostalgia!</li><li><strong>Headlines and Movie Trivia:</strong> From Dave Franco to Peter Dinklage, a road trip comedy called<em>The S**heads</em> is already stirring up title trouble (looking at you, MPAA). Plus, Johnny dives into the indie gem<em>Between the Lines</em>, a 70s flick about scrappy journalists and life’s inevitable changes.</li></ul><p><strong>Binge-Worthy or Not?</strong><br>Johnny rates<em> Between the Lines</em> as a &quot;binge later.&quot; It’s got heart, but its smooth jazz pacing might make you sleepy unless you’re in the mood for something mellow.</p><p><strong>Listener Shoutouts:</strong><br>Fan &quot;Nexfyful&quot; chimes in with<em>Demolition Man</em> as a top pick, but does it hit Johnny’s sweet spot? Listen to find out.</p><p><strong>New Affiliate Alert:</strong><br>Meet<a href="https://bit.ly/GruvMovies" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">GRUV</a>, your one-stop shop for physical media. Whether you’re into anti-Valentine’s Day Blu-rays or rom-com classics, GRUV’s got you covered.<a href="https://bit.ly/GruvMovies" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/GruvMovies</a></p>

Binge-Watchers Podcast

Johnny Spoiler

Micromancing, Male Archetypes, and Romance Movie Spoilers

FEB 7, 202516 MIN
Binge-Watchers Podcast

Micromancing, Male Archetypes, and Romance Movie Spoilers

FEB 7, 202516 MIN

Description

<p><em>Welcome back to the show where romance gets roasted, movies are rated, and the tangents fly faster than Jeff Goldblum in a red leather jacket. Here’s what’s cooking this episode:</em></p><ul><li><strong>Romance, Ruined:</strong> Johnny Spoiler admits he’s a romantic who doesn’t believe in romance. Confused? So is he. But he’s happy to break it down with terms like &quot;micromancing&quot; (tiny gestures over grand ones) and &quot;DMWs&quot; (dating with Johnny in the middle, because why not?).</li><li><strong>Male Archetypes:</strong> Ever wondered if you’re a &quot;sex pig&quot; or a &quot;toxic turkey&quot;? Johnny doesn’t hold back on playful commentary about male casting in real life and pop culture.</li><li><strong>Buffy’s Back:</strong> Sarah Michelle Gellar is set to reprise her iconic role in a<em>Buffy the Vampire Slayer</em> reboot on Hulu. Cue the nostalgia!</li><li><strong>Headlines and Movie Trivia:</strong> From Dave Franco to Peter Dinklage, a road trip comedy called<em>The S**heads</em> is already stirring up title trouble (looking at you, MPAA). Plus, Johnny dives into the indie gem<em>Between the Lines</em>, a 70s flick about scrappy journalists and life’s inevitable changes.</li></ul><p><strong>Binge-Worthy or Not?</strong><br>Johnny rates<em> Between the Lines</em> as a &quot;binge later.&quot; It’s got heart, but its smooth jazz pacing might make you sleepy unless you’re in the mood for something mellow.</p><p><strong>Listener Shoutouts:</strong><br>Fan &quot;Nexfyful&quot; chimes in with<em>Demolition Man</em> as a top pick, but does it hit Johnny’s sweet spot? Listen to find out.</p><p><strong>New Affiliate Alert:</strong><br>Meet<a href="https://bit.ly/GruvMovies" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">GRUV</a>, your one-stop shop for physical media. Whether you’re into anti-Valentine’s Day Blu-rays or rom-com classics, GRUV’s got you covered.<a href="https://bit.ly/GruvMovies" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/GruvMovies</a></p>