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The First Run

The First Run

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 The First Run is a weekly podcast featuring lively, spirited talk about film. We'll be discussing a wide variety of films including new releases, lost classics and perhaps a controversial opinion or two. So come join us for some animated conversation, that only occasionally devolves into rudimentary chimp-like poop throwing.Copyright 2025 Art
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  • TFR Ep, 778: One Battle After Another, Rank ‘Em: PTA

    TFR Ep, 778: One Battle After Another, Rank ‘Em: PTA
    Oct 3 2025
    TFR Ep, 778: One Battle After Another, Rank ‘Em: PTAEpisode Notes

    This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt discuss the latest from auteur Paul Thomas Anderson featuring Mr. Leonardo DiCaprio, ‘One Batter After Another’. Be described as THE film of 2025, does the film deliver on its almost universal praise? Or is it another tepid entry after ‘Licorice Pizza’? After that, Matt and Chris do their best to rank Anderson’s films. How will their rankings stack up against yours? Listen on, patriots!

    00:00-20:57: Intro/One Battle After Another 20:58-29:54: Rank ‘Em: PTA 29:55-34:17: Wrap Up

    Theme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey

    Brooke Obie: One Fetish After Another: PTA Exploits Black Women and Averts Revolution
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    34 mins
  • TFR Ep. 777: Him

    TFR Ep. 777: Him
    Sep 26 2025
    TFR Ep. 777: Him

    This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt check out the latest film from Jordan Peele's Monkey's Paw Productions, ‘HIM’. It’s a film that combines two of America's favorite pastimes...football and Satanism. It's another confusing episode of The First Run, buckle up!

    00:00-16:19: Intro/HIM 16:20-20:24: Wrap-Up

    Theme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey
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    20 mins
  • TFR Ep. 776: The Long Walk, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, 5 Favorite Robert Redford Films

    TFR Ep. 776: The Long Walk, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, 5 Favorite Robert Redford Films
    Sep 19 2025
    TFR Ep. 776: The Long Walk, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, 5 Favorite Robert Redford Filmss

    This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt lace up their Air Jordan’s and start stretching for the latest Stephen King big screen adaptation, ‘ The Long Walk’. Is it the perfect time for a dystopian thriller to take our minds off of, you know, everything? Then the legendary metal band Spinal Tap returns with ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’. Can the David, Nigel, and Derek still dial things up to 11? Matt and Chris then bring back the final segment in honor of Robert Redford’s passing with their 5 Favorite Robert Redford Films.

    00:00-18:08: Intro/The Long Walk 18:09-21:14: Physical Media Picks (?) 21:15-27:48: Spinal Tap II: The End Continues 27:49-41:06: 5 Favorite Robert Redford Films 41:07-42:26: Wrap Up

    Theme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey
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    42 mins
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