Giamatti! Giamatti! Giamatti!
By Dan Brenneman & Sam Calderon
Giamatti! Giamatti! Giamatti!Oct 31, 2019
From the Vault: Jungle Cruise (2021)
Put on your jungle pants and hop aboard. Dan and Sam are breaking down Disney's Brazilian blockbuster... Jungle Cruise! Is it just Pirates of the Caribbean or does it have more to offer? Was the performance of Paul as an Italian boating business owner culturally sensitive? We'll tell you our thoughts. This episode was originally recorded in 2022 so there is some talk about COVID-19 and some really alarming stories about someone they met in their youth.
From the Vault: Breathing Room (1996)
Dan tracked down a VHS of one of Paul's earliest films. We recorded a hilarious episode all about it, left it on a hard drive, and forgot about it for a year and a half. Before we return with regular episodes, we uncovered this lost gem, gave it a dusting, and are ready to share it you, Little Pauls. We talk about pee puddles, Brason Coopman, and much more. Get into it!
The Return of Giamatti + The Holdovers at TIFF
Dan and Sam reunite after a year without Giamatti. First, they catch each other up on everything Paul has been doing over the past year including his new podcast Chinwag and his Verizon commercials. They also discuss their adventure going to the TIFF Premiere of Paul's newest film, The Holdovers, in Toronto and breakdown everything you can expect from the heartfelt, funny flick. Sam shares a harrowing story about his new professor and they reflect on the charm of 70s cinema and some of it's lesser known tropes. Feast your ears, little Pauls, for the Giamatti podcast has returned.
Gunpowder Milkshake
Paul Giamatti's back at it again. Yet another minor character role in a ridiculous action movie - and we love him for it. Paul plays Nathan, the figurehead of a crime syndicate called "The Firm". Hear Dan and Sam talk about their holidays, contracting Covid, and The Great Pee Mystery may finally be solved.
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The Little Prince
You bet your booty Paul Giamatti has a small part to play in bringing The Little Prince to the big screen. Hear Dan and Sam talk about a pee mystery, becoming a "unit", and so much more.
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San Andreas (feat. Adam Snyder)
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Ernest and Celestine
An animated French film nominated for an Academy award - and Paul plays "Rat Judge". We expect nothing less from our Italian stallion. Hear all about Sam and Dan's favourite animated movies, some hot spaghetti, and Dan gets groceries delivered.
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TV Time: Inside Amy Schumer
Paul plays Juror #10 in the sketch "12 Angry Men Inside Amy Schumer". A parody of the popular film, all centering around the lawful question: Is Amy Schumer hot enough to be on TV? We also watched a sketch where Paul plays God while Schumer pleads with him to not give her herpes. Dan drinks a shirley temple, we discuss our next podcast idea, and the trials and tribulations of being a female comedian.
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The Haunted World of El Superbeasto
Paul was in a Rob Zombie film! And it was awful! Sorry to all you Robby Zommy fans out there, we did not join the cult with this one. Hear Sam talk about how he hasn't used shampoo for four days, Dan's thoughts on intrusive thoughts, and we pitch a sex comedy inspired by the raunchiness of 2009.
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Love and Mercy
Unlike what the band portrayed, it wasn't all summer fun for Brian Wilson, the musical mastermind behind The Beach Boys. We get to see Paul as the manipulative and controlling psychotherapist, Eugene Landy, in this biopic about Wilson's troubled life. Hear Sam give a formal apology for missing an Oscar's viewing party, Dan's hot take on said Oscars, and a special Paul improv segment you won't want to miss.
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The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Paul plays one of his most ridiculous characters yet in this Spidey sequel and we dive in deep on this one. From Hans Zimmer and "The Magnificent Six" score, to The Rhino's barbed wire forehead tattoo. Sam walks us through his "bi-cycle of violence", Pandy vs. Panasonic, and Dan drinks a Mexican Cola. Hear all that and more on this lovely episode.
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Bonus Episode: The Amazing Screw-On Head
Paul plays a robot with a head that can screw onto any body with an acceptable receptacle. It's campy, fun, and kind of childish. Just like this podcast. Get ready for another future podcast brainstorming session, hear all about Sam's weeb-dom, and you'll learn of an alternate definition for the term "wizard".
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Madame Bovary
We saw many sights during Madame Bovary. Ezra Miller had giant hair, many drop dead gorgeous dresses, and a traditional European hunt with so many beagles Cesar Millan would've had a heart attack. Hear all about Dan's new found love for Zack Snyder movies, our s(ow)thern Ontario-centric political podcast that's on the horizon, and Sam serenades us all with a secret clip.
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Bonus Episode: Too Loud a Solitude
Dan let's us all know he's finally left the house, Sam's reading a comic book and swears that it's a challenging read, and both Dan and Sam agree that Paul is in fact an "artist".
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River of Fundament
Have you seen a baby bird come out of a lady's private parts before? How about an unborn calf being dragged out of it's long dead mother? Of course you haven't, and you should count yourself grateful. Thanks to this film, this "scatological epic", we here at Giamatti! Giamatti! Giamatti! have seen all that and more. A lot more. And we're hear to share.
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Bonus Episode: The Fan and the Flower
A special BONUS episode. We watched a short film that Pauly G narrated because the next movie is 6 hours long and we weren't ready !! On this episode we talk about Dan's greasy hair, double crunch Ruffles, and Sam opens a very special birthday present from Dan.
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Saving Mr. Banks
Another week, and another shitty movie that Paul was in. We welcome you to the Wonderful World of Disney and the making of Mary Poppins. On this episode Sam and Dan talk about how they have nothing to talk about, give some media recommendations, and obviously how adorable Paul is.
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Romeo and Juliet
Love is in the air between two star-crossed lovers, and two men that have a profound love for Paul Giamatti. They shipped our favourite Italian back to the motherland to play the wise, godly fellow, Friar Laurence. On this episode you'll hear all about how much Sam hates this classic tale, the downfall of Swarovski Entertainment, and a controversial Randy Newman song.
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Parkland
I don't know if you've heard, but JFK was assassinated. It happened over 50 years ago so you might've forgotten. It's fine, you're busy, don't worry about it. Dan and Sam will fill you in on all the gory details. You'll hear all about JFK's head going kablooey, Dan and Sam arguing about "vamping", and everyone's favourite segment, Talking Bread!
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12 Years A Slave (feat. Adam Snyder)
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All Is Bright
It's Christmas time folks !!! Last year's Christmas special had Paul playing Kris Kringle himself. This year he's playing a Quebecois thief on parole. Some years are better than others I guess. On this episode hear Dan and Sam sing some carols, dive into the dazzling world of Disney music, and talk about their favourite Christmas flicks (spoiler: this movie didn't make the cut)
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Turbo
It's a movie all about a fast snail. All I'm saying is I hope Paul got a great payday out of this. Hear Dan and Sam talk about a beautiful "mosstache", Dan's cheap wine, and a special Letterboxd update.
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The Congress
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Rock of Ages
We've got an extra special musical episode for you! She's a LONG one folks so get ready. We talk about Tom Cruise being a big weirdo, our classic rock history, Paul's dusty hairdo, and so much more
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Cosmopolis
We've got a big limo, Robert Pattinson straight out of Twilight, and Paul with a towel on his head. A recipe for greatness? Maybe not. Hear all about Dan's bread addiction, Sam's new job, and emails that aren't from Adam!
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John Dies at the End
So there's this guy named John, and I guess he's supposed to die? At the end? Why not the middle?? Why does he have to die at all!? Whatever happens, all I care about is Paul. As long as he's there John can do whatever he wants. Hear all about Dan's fitness journey, what makes a movie "good-bad", and wait a minute... Does Paul say the N-word in this movie? You'll just have to listen to find out.
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The Ides of March
Dan and Sam have a serious political discussion!? No way. Not during these divisive times!! Well strap in people because it happened, it was recorded, and it's ready for your earholes. Don't worry, we also talk about burps and our messiah, Mr. Giamatti. You're in safe hands.
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Too Big To Fail
People of the World, welcome to the ONLY Paul Giamatti podcast on the internet! That's right folks, we're the only one. It's an achievement. I swear. On this episode Paul's career has taken us crashing into the world recession! Hold onto your seats folks, it's a wild ride!
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Interview: Aesha Waks
We are so excited to be joined by the multi-talented indie award-winning actress, author, songwriter, designer, model… the list goes on and on. However, listeners to the podcast will know our guest from her role in the 1997 film Arresting Gena… Aesha Waks. In this episode, we learn all the history behind the iconic Gena overalls, the sugar-toast, and her encounter with Paul Giamatti. That's right, folks. We are now one-degree of human separation away from Paul, himself. This podcast has entered the stratosphere!
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Next time we are watching:
Too Big to Fail
The Hangover: Part II
Normally, when Paul's in a dumpster fire of a film, it makes absolutely no money, and slightly tarnishes his career. But this one was a big steamer, made a bunch of money, and nobody even remembers him being in it. All's well that ends well I guess? On this episode hear Dan and Sam talk all about Dan's fear of tattoos, his love for an unknown actor from "National Treasure", and the musical styling of Russel Crowe.
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Ironclad
Our apologies dear little Pauls. We had some technical difficulties this week so the audio quality isn't up to our normal standards. Thank you in advance for bearing with us during these trying times. This week you can hear Dan talk about his ever increasing rat infestation, Sam's love of food anime, and how much we love Paul's bejeweled headband.
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Win Win
It's what we've all been waiting for everyone. Paul plays a lawyer that moonlights as a wrestling coach. But that's not all, he's also an occasional perpetrator of elder abuse. That being said this 2011 sports-comedy is down to earth and Paul was, as he always is, a delight. Hear Dan talk about the rats in his walls, Sam's two day wrestling career, and Dan's band's new single!
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A Journey Into Limbo
Hello lovely listeners! Since we are the academic source for all things Paul, we did a deep dive into Paul's most important role yet. Limbo from Tim Burton's "Planet of the Apes". Enjoy!
Giamatti! Giamatti! Giamatti! Teaser
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TV Time: King Of The Hill / 30 Rock
Not only is this another quarantine special but it's also a TV appearance special! We're all about being bigger and better here on the Giamatti podcast. Definitely bigger to say the least. The quaran-15 is real folks. This week Paul plays a history teacher in "King of the Hill" and a hockey loving editor in "30 Rock". Stay happy and healthy everyone.
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Barney's Version
It's a quarantine special of Giamatti !!! We've got a wonderful episode for you sponsored by Zoom. This episode features Paul in his Golden Globe winning performance as Barney in "Barney's Version". Hear Dan and Sam gush about their favourite Italian, and their thoughts on Rosamund Pike's derriere. Stay happy and healthy everyone.
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The Last Station
Yet again these two astounding, youthful, Canadian males are continuing the Lord's work and diving even deeper into Paul Giamatti's career. This week's episode is all about the 2009 movie "The Last Station". It centers around Leo Tolstoy, that old Russian dude who wrote those hulking snooze fests; "War and Peace" and "Anna Kerenina". On this episode you can hear Dan and Sam's lack of Russian historical knowledge, Sam's weed addiction, and Dan rapping (yikes).
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Duplicity
Another episode of Giamatti ready for your earholes !!!
Tourist Trap
Hello everyone and welcome to our 50th episode spectacular! We celebrate it the only way we now how - by watching another shitty movie Paul was in. On this episode we travel back to 1998 with the TV movie "Tourist Trap". Hear us talk about Dan's new found love for sensory deprivation tanks, and how this might be one of the worst Paul films we've watched to date. Thank you so much for coming on this Giamatti journey with us and here's to another 50 more!
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Cold Souls
Welcome back to Giamatti! Giamatti! Giamatti! this week we watched the 2009 comedy-drama "Cold Souls". On this episode Dan and Sam saw Paul's soul. And not metaphorically, we literally saw his soul. It's a chickpea. Not what we expected from the embodiment of Italian excellency. You can hear us talk about our aging bodies, and distill each other's essence into ordinary objects.
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John Adams Deep-Dive: Peacefield
Our tale of the life of John Adams is reaching its twilight in this finale episode. We encounter our past President living out his final years on his quiet farm estate, Peacefield. On that isolated plot of farmland John Adams has a wonderful time battling death, old age, and the creeping realization that he's become irrelevant. Yet another lovely chapter in the life of a nearly forgotten forefather.
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Fred Claus
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to the non-believers. We return with a special Christmas-themed episode all about Fred Claus. That’s right… The classic Christmas film, Fred Claus. We talk about our favourite Christmas movies, reminisce about our favourite clips from the past year, and ask why the elves were made to look so, so scary.
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John Adams Deep-Dive: Unite Or Die / Unnecessary War
Guess what everyone, we're back with our third installment into the storied past of the honorable John Adams! Ol' Johnny boy just keeps getting older on this HBO limited series and man o' man does it ever show. We talk all about Paul's awful teeth, how we're big idiots that can't follow complicated histories, and sing many songs of praise for European orange juice.
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John Adams Deep-Dive: Don't Tread on Me / Reunion
Do you hear those revolutionary bells a-ringing? Wait, those aren't bells... It's just the most recent episode of the Giamatti podcast. We continue our discussion of John Adams and hear some clips from Tom Hanks and Paul, himself. Sam and Dan talk about the joys of edibles, whether it's actually racist to be racist against the French, and confront a bad review of John Adams from a bad man.
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John Adams Deep-Dive: Join Or Die / Independence
John Adams. A man forgotten to the modern masses, but history will not forget the efforts of this rotund individual. His wig was white-hot with the power of the law. His obnoxious behaviour brought an oppressed populous to independence. Hear Dan and Sam gush about the shining performance Paul dishes out in this riveting period piece about the American revolution.
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I, Madman
We have a very special SPOOKY episode for you today folks. Get ready for the 1989 B-Horror movie "I, Madman". Based off of Wikipedia, this is Paul's first on-screen appearance. Hear all about Dan being hung like a horse, an actor that can't remember his character's name, and the biggest question of all... Was Paul even in this movie?
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Pretty Bird
The Nanny Diaries
Hello Little Pauls! we're finally back after our long summer break (and a couple lost episodes that you'll hear about). This week your esteemed hosts watched the 2007 movie "The Nanny Diaries". It tells the story of a spiritually lost young lady, played by Scarlett Johansson, who happens to stumble into the world of Upper East Side New York nanny-ship. Also her name is Annie. That's right, Annie the nanny. Genius. You can hear all about what Danny B and Sammy C have been up to these past couple weeks, and Sam has a story to share of a fart gone awry.
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Shoot Em' Up
"Shoot Em' Up", a satire-action film where Paul has a comb-over and Clive Owen kills at least three men with a carrot. In short, we loved this movie. It's John Woo's wet dream. On this episode, hear all about what Mr. Giamatti has been up to these days, a cornucopia of bumper themes, and we finally give an update to the ultimate question: has Dan sucked his own dick?
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The Ant Bully
If you weren't fully satiated with the colourful critters in "Bug's Life", or the war atrocities in "Ants", then strap in for the misadventures of a feeble boy sentenced to a life of ant-hood in "The Ant Bully". This is a 2006 animated feature, directed by the creator of Jimmy Neutron, and produced by everyone's favourite imbecile with a box of chocolates, Tom Hanks. Paul plays Stan Beal, a nasty looking exterminator with a murderous excitement for his occupation. On this episode hear Sam's transient but wildly accurate Tom Hanks impression, how Sam and Dan were constantly coaxed to come out of the closet, and yet another visit to the Fuck Zone.
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