Lets all get sidetracked by Athena as she takes us on a journey away from the norm. She offers insightful perspectives on education so listen up and learn.

Dean, unable to balance his love for Chris with his love for his family, has officially hung up his podcasting hat, revealing a hairline no one could envy. The man simply couldn’t have it all. But fear not! Athena has descended from the heavens to save Chris from himself and whatever this show has, or inevitably will become.

And, hey, Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means it’s time for gratitude, guilt, and pretending you’re just f’n fine. This episode has all three. (Nice!) Plus a pinch of wisdom, a dash of regret, and several clumps of emotional stuffing that’ll either put a smile on your face or tears on your plate.

Athena brings heart, humor, and a reminder that women have been holding it all together since the dawn of time… while pretending they’re not sad about it. You’ll easily embrace her laughter, her playfulness, and her youthful spunk.

So pour yourself a drink and join Chris and Athena as they fire off a barrage of random questions... ones you can answer right along with them. It might actually make you feel better. Almost like a free therapy session, but with more laughter and, lets get real, fewer breakthroughs. After all, what better way to fall apart than doing it with 'friends'.

Okay, so this is a tiny taste of the hour-long conversation we had with Bradford a couple of weeks ago. Most of the information pertaining to Film Rant 2024 is time-sensitive, so we wanted to be sure to lob it at your noggin before the sun comes up.

SUBMIT YOUR FILM TO: submissions@filmrantalaska.com

Film Rant 2024 will be held at The Williwaw Social in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 17th from 6 PM to 10 PM.

There's a new procrastinator in town, and he's got a truckload of unopened Amazon boxes to prove it. This episode's guest is a man who dreams of sleeping in a hammock inside his vehicle and fantasizes about time traveling to a future where he has a shitload of money. If you've ever been into demons and pondered the woes of being a vampire who’s sick of blood and tired of ripping people apart, you'll easily relate to John.

John juggles multiple projects, spews thousands of great ideas, and flaunts numerous tattoos. Fun fact: a lifetime ago, he was a tattoo artist in Sacramento, California.

Dean and Chris, with their latest failing friend, dive into peculiar sleeping habits, the highs and lows of movies, whether changing their endings would make them better, and the art of ignoring your neighbors. Amidst this audible chaos, they also dive into a lively discussion about the pros and cons of AI invading our lives—a topic that blankets every episode lately but always offers a fresh perspective.

INCLUDES LOGLINES FOR: "Embers in the Shadow of the Rain" and "The Nightly Kicking of a Trashcan on Fire"

PLUS; OUR LIVING GUEST'S LOGLINE: "Echoes Lost"

[S02E08] The fact that Dean and Chris have produced as many episodes as they have must mean something, no? The fact that they've been successful in conning five different guests to join them on their podcast must mean they are no longer failures, right?

Well, take a listen before answering the questions and I think you'll agree they've got a long way to go before they are considered anything more than failures.

LOGLINES INCLUDE: "Book Crooks" and "Hell On Girth"

[S02E07]

What the hell is a Berick, you ask? Well, with a Berick, you'll find yourself enjoying a crazy ride through a myriad of topics. From the intricate world of diabetes to the eyebrow-raising concept of feasting on placenta... or was it the pancreas? With a Berick, you'll delve into the complexities of stem cells, ponder the breakneck speed of artificial intelligence, and even contemplate your least favorite dog breed.

Amidst this delightful chaos, Dean and Chris finally get around to introducing their living guest, Berick Cook. Oh shit! That's what a Berick is! Berick shares his fascinating journey of landing his dream job and dishes out some behind-the-scenes tidbits from the making of the movie "Proper Binge." It's a conversation filled with infectious laughter, ridiculous theories, genuine insights, and outright absurdity. In other words, it's another episode of "Why I'm A Failure." INCLUDES LOGLINES FOR: "The Hose Makes The Man" and "Trial By Toxins"

PLUS; OUR LIVING GUEST'S LOGLINE: "The Corner Of The Sphere"

[S02E06]

Until today, 'Why I'm A Failure' has never had the privilege of featuring a female guest. Athena is here to shake things up with her stories of trains, dreams, and downward-facing dogs. Armed with her positive vibes, rose-colored glasses, and infectious laugh, she's sure to be a breath of fresh air for your ears.But hold on... while Athena brings the sunshine, Chris's armpits threaten to rain on our parade with some unexpected dampness. And as if that weren't enough, Dean's got a few hygiene habits that, well, brace yourselves for more than a few TMI moments.Grab your yoga mat and your painkillers and join Dean and Chris in welcoming their fabulous, living guest, Athena, to 'Why I'm A Failure.'INCLUDES LOGLINES FOR: "Cyburbia" and "Wrestling with the Past"PLUS; OUR LIVING GUEST'S LOGLINE: "Mo Bunny, Mo Problems"