Never Showing
By Never Showing Podcast
Never ShowingApr 01, 2021
Our Love Letter to Jessica Walter
In this very special episode we pay our respects to the comedic genius that was Jessica Walter.
What's The Deal With The Snyder Cut?
Lachlan and Doug discuss the Justice League Snyder Cut..... Be thankful it doesn't take four hours.
Why are we like this? The Films that Made Us.
In this episode, Doug & Lachlan discuss the films that made them who they are and appeal for help finding John.
Never Showing's Letter of Confusion to Lars Von Trier
In this Never Showing Episode...John is still missing, Lachlan & Doug delve into the weird mind of Lars Von Trier and video game recommendations!
Who would win in a fight between...
With Godzilla vs. Kong coming out soon, we take a look at some classic match-up movies and play that fun game of 'who would win'...
K-Dramas!
In this episode Doug & Lachlan discuss Netflix's big investment in Korean films, and how much they are loving it.
Never Showing Presents Marvel Comics Pitches
While John wanders the desert, lost and desperate for water or human connection, Doug and Lachlan share their ideas for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.... and talk about cannibals.
Never Showing's Tidbit Trivia - The Shining
66% of the gang are out and about today so Doug decides to ramble on about one of his favourite films, The Shining
Never Showing Pitch their Political Movies
Politics right now are downright serious and scary.... so what better topic for a fun and frivolous podcast about movies! We talk about some of our favourite politically themed movies over the years and then pitch our own movies that we would like to see made. We promise none of our pitches are based on current events so sit down tune out and take a break from reality with your hosts John, Lachlan and Doug.
Never Showings Love Letter to Nicolas Cage!
We at never showing are all about more. More intensity, more creativity, more joy, more sorrow, more fluctuating volumes of voice which means more CAAAAAAGGGEEE! This week we salute the man who has brought us such classics as Con Air, Face Off, Leaving Las Vegas and Jiu Jitsu!
The Tao of Nicolas Cage: https://www.pbs.org/video/idea-channel-nic-cage-intersection-yolo-and-taois/
Never Showing Talks Sitcoms... for some reason?
Happy New Year guys! We have been a little lazy (and a little hungover, to be honest) over the Christmas break. But we are back! Today we talk Ducktales in the White House and radioactive bunker shenanigans. Enjoy
Unwrapping the Disney+ Announcements!
John is currently... well, we aren't sure where John is. But Doug & Lachlan are here to unwrap the HUGE Disney+ announcements from the Disney Investor's day.
Never Showing's Christmas Pitches 2020!
After such a year as this, it is important to focus on what matters: The Annual Never Showing Christmas Pitch.
Never Showing's Christmas Streaming Service Suggestions!
In this episode, John is away ho-ing somewhere and Doug is off checking his list twice so Lachlan enlists the help of his wife to round up the best festive films to stream this December.
Lachlan & Doug Bring Class back to the Podcast.
After the debauchery caused by John & Doug a few weeks back, Lachlan decided it was time to class the place up with a few references to Greek Theatre... Don't worry, it gets better from there.
Film Court! Is Cinema Dead?
With the honourable Judge presiding, Lachlan and John argue the current state of cinema. Is it on its last breath? will their be a resurgence? will pants remain on for the entirety of the episode. All these questions will.... maybe.... possibly..... probably not be answered.
Doug, John And Erotic Fiction
With Lachlan away this week, Doug and John are left to their own devices. Needless to say things went downhill quite quickly,,,
Never Showing Present Sean Connery
After an exhausting week. Our three hosts discuss the death of Sean Connery.
Never Showing Presents: A Haunted Halloween movie Pitch
Drugged and kidnapped, John, Lachlan and Doug find themselves in dark and decrepit bathroom. John feels right at home until they realise in order to escape, they must each pitch their ideal horror movie to a faceless and menacing audience...
It's our 1 year anniversary people! and we just wanted to take the time to thank each and everyone of you for listening to us ramble about movies on a weekly basis. you are amazing!!
Here is the list we used to make our pitches this week: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls002037865/
A Never Showing Horror Rant!
The Never Showing guys decide now is the right time of year to delve into what made them such messed up individuals... particularly, what horror films contributed to their psychological trauma...
Never Showing's Love Letter To Tom Savini
In the spirit of Halloween we pay tribute to the Sultan of Splatter himself Mr Tom Savini!
Never Showing's Film Court: Has Horror Gone Soft?
It's the spookiest time of the year.... or is it? John and Doug debate the merits of modern horror films as Lachlan grows drunk with power as Headmaster judge, lording his authority over the boys. This ladies and gentlemen is fight clu...I mean Film Court!
Never Showing pitches... A Studio Ghibli Film!
With a couple of new Ghibli films on the horizon, and with the back catalogue available for juicy viewing on your streaming services, the Never Showing guys decide to pitch the film they'd like Ghibli tackle next.
Never Showing Presents Film Court! Is the World A Better Place Because Of The Fast And The Furious Franchise?
An ongoing debate is settled as Lachlan and Doug go head to head, mano y mano over one of the greatest film franchises of all time! (Disclaimer: Doug writes our episode descriptions). The entire episode confirms that; A: Doug would never have been able to pursue a career in law, not because of the many violations, but because he can't argue for peanuts; And B: Lachlan peaked on the debating team in high school.... Enjoy the episode!
Never Showing's thoughts on TENET...
This week we give our thoughts on the Christopher Nolan epic 'Tenet'... Massive spoiler alert! Let us know on our Instagram or facebook if you agree with our thoughts!
Never Showing's love Letter To Dame Maggie Smith
The guys discuss why the delightful dame holds a place in our hearts, but of course they get sidetracked along the way. Much like a puppy chasing a ball around the park, the boys bounce from one topic to another. The end result however, is that Maggie is a classy broad y'all!
Doug Goes Solo!!
Abandoned by his co hosts in the deepest woods of Montreal, Doug is taken in by a pack of Wolves led by Celine Dion. Once alone, but now learning to fend for himself, Doug records a podcast singing Ms Dion's greatest hits. The boys get wind of this and offer food and shelter to Doug on the condition he abandons his Celine-cast and records a breakdown of the new Batman trailer instead.... This is that podcast.
The Show About... Nothing!
The guys tackle random topics. From staging multiple interventions, finding new sub-genres of music, Spike lee phoning it in and whether or not Doug is a Furry. Be warned, this episode plays out like a distracted twelve year old, except with three boring guys in their thirties. Enjoy!
Never Showing's Love Letter to Doug Jones
The boys take the time to sing the praises of an unsung hero that has brought to life some of the most memorable creature characters in cinema.... and Lachlan and John try to talk Doug out of embarrassing himself on Tik Tok unsuccessfully.
Never Showing's Breaking Ampersand... A Dungeons & Dragons Game
What 2019 Movie Suits Your Personality? And Other Scientific Tests From The Interwebs
With John floundering in a gutter somewhere, Lachlan and Doug decide to Do some online tests to check their validity. Also we find out that the Met Gala has a surprising fan. Test links below:
The State Of Cinema In 2020 (AKA John Takes A Tasteful Erotic Picture)
The guys start out with a thoughtful discussion on the future of cinema and slowly devolve into erotic picture taking, movie watching regrets, children's movies we like as adults and 90s action movies. I mean, did you really expect anything else?
Never Showing Lover Letter to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
Today we speak in awe of the man mountain they call the rock. The hardest working man in Hollywood holds a special place in our hearts. Things your likely to hear in this podcast: references to Ken dolls, mythic creatures from Jewish folklore, Tom cruise comparisons and way too much talk of The Human Centipede for no real reason! Welcome back to the Never Showing Podcast!
Doug and John talk about Cinema (kind of?)
It's incredibly obvious that Lachlan isn't here this week as Doug & John discuss their love of cinema, including their favourite cinematic memories.
Lachlan wants to Fix... Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
In this episode, Lachlan discusses fixing the problems he had with Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.
Never Showing is Brought to you by...... Product Placement!
Kick off your Converse All Stars, Pour yourself a refreshing Vanilla Coke and listen to the guys discuss all things product placement in film. They also sell out and pitch their own product placement films in the hopes of earning some extra cash... It doesn't work.
Never Showing Love Letter to Eva Green
Ever wanted to know which scent our hosts embody? Weirdly enough this is the episode with the definitive answer! Oh! They also discuss the supremely talented Eva Green as well. Enjoy!
Never Showing in the One Place... A Bottle Episode!
The Never Showing crew pitch a 'bottle' film - don't know what a 'bottle' film is? Neither did Lachlan. Come listen to find out!
Never Showing's Love Letter To... Danny Trejo!
On Today's episode we profess our love to El Tigre himself, Mr Danny Trejo. Join Doug, john and Lachlan as we discuss all things Trejo and admire the 76 year old's work ethic and body of work.
Back to the Future: The Film that Never Was (A Never Showing Special)
John takes us through the Back to the Future film that almost was in this Never Showing special!
Never Showings love letter To... Florence Pugh
She is talented, smart and her name sounds like a laser pistol! this week we are talking all things Pugh related! Discussed in this week's podcast, dating rules, nuns and the mysterious Cats Butthole cut... It's like the Snyder cut but more graphic and less superheroes. Enjoy!
Never Showing's Very (Joe) Exotic Episode!
The Never Showing team discuss their ideal Tiger King movie, and talk about everything from who would play Joe Exotic to how much airtime Carol Baskin would receive.
Never Showing's Love Letter To... Keanu Reeves
In the first episode of the Never Showing series, John talks us through the film he would most like to see Keanu Reeves in and the boys discuss their mutual bromantic feelings for Keanu.
Never Showing's Awesome 80s Episode
In this episode, the Never Showing Gang discuss the glorious era that was the 1980s and the film goodness that fills our tiny hearts with warm nostalgia for a time we can't remember. Doug wants to see a remake of a questionable children's film, Lachlan parts with a Part 4 of a franchise and John pitches a remake of a an early 80s remake that has cats in it but is no relation to any cat related films of recent times.
Never Showing's Lesson in Shakespeare
Sit back, relax and enjoy as Doug, John and Lachlan (but mostly Lachlan) teach you a little something about the famous bard. The boys think they can improve on the work of Shakespeare and objectively fail miserably while John exits stage left, pursued by bear.
Frankenstein & Dracula & Wolfman Oh My! Never Showing's Universal's Dark Universe Episode
In this episode, the guys discuss beards, bad films and breaking new ground with the somewhat failed Universal Dark Universe. Doug pitches a take a fresh take on the Jekyll & Hyde story, Lachlan suggests Brendan Fraser's return to the Mummy universe and John wants to see a reboot of a cult classic.
Never Showing Under Quarantine! Our Film and T.V Recommendations for Social Distancing
Never Showing rants...about CGI.
In this episode, the Never Showing guys rant about CGI in films and pitch a CGI film... sort of...
Never Showing's Guide to the Post-Apocalypse.
The guys discuss what happens after the apocalypse; John discusses his role as wacker / Doug discusses which part of him would sustain them the longest and Lachlan's job as DF is cemented. Oh, and there are some pitches in there somewhere.
Dear Never Showing - It's KB & Julie!
We have guests! KB & Julie from Musical's Taught Me Everything I know & Elvis Lives Podcasts are here to talk musicals, and in particular the musical phenomenon that is Dear Evan Hansen. In this episode John wears pants, KB pitches a reworking, Doug wants to see a teen movie, Lachlan thinks Disney is getting it right and Julie pitches a mash-up that we really want to see.