Stay safe out there, folks. This week, the Boyfriends (and Nick!) talk about the most horrific deaths in non-horror movies, particularly people who did nothing wrong and who got torn apart for their trouble. It's a cold world out there. Recommendations: Chris: The Dictionary of Superstitions by David Pickering Find us on instagram @myboyfriendspodcast and on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, or drop us a line at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme music by Drew Price. Outro: "Cruel" by St. Vincent.

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Episode 59: Cruel and Unusual

In honor of El Camino and the return of Jesse Pinkman, Tim and Walt take a look at beloved characters who were originally slated to be killed off, but who managed to avoid the headsman's axe (or the raptor's claws, or Jaws' jaws, or, uh, David Boreanaz). Recommendations: Tim: Star Wars Battlefront 2 Walt: Lake Mungo, Logan, High Life, You Were Never Really Here Find us on instagram @myboyfriendspodcast and on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, or drop us a line at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme music by Drew Price. Outro: "Slip Away" by Perfume Genius.

Episode 58: Too Cool to Die

The Boyfriends are joined by our friends AJ and Annie to form the best starting squad of basketball-playing monsters to face off against our longtime foes, the L.A. Lakers. We’re scouting the best position fits, team chemistry, and love of the game from a big list of monsters, and learning about basketball along the way. Sound like a contrived premise yet somehow more interesting than Space Jam? You betcha. Recommendations: Walt: Army of Shadows, The Great British Baking Show AJ: Return of the Obra Dinn Find us on instagram @myboyfriendspodcast and on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, or drop us a line at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price.

Episode 57: We Did the Monster Mash

We go live to the horse race! The Boyfriends are back on the campaign trail with Democratic hopefuls. We're talking about what progressives should think about "electability", which issues that matter most to us as salt-of-the-earth voters, and Walt's biggest regret about Buttegieg. Recommendations: Tim: Crusader Kings 2 Walt: Perfume Find us on instagram @myboyfriendspodcast and on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, or drop us a line at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price.

Episode 56: The Boyfriends' Straw Poll

DJ, run that shit back. This week, the Boyfriends are talking about the movie remake phenomenon and pitching our own, from comic book adaptations that missed the mark the first time to literary classics IN SPACE. It's fun! Recommendations: Tim: Extra Credits Chris: Okja Walt: Listening to The Cars and drinking beers with Chris Find us on instagram @myboyfriendspodcast and on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, or drop us a line at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price.

Episode 55: Better Luck Next Time

In lieu of a full episode this week, we've got this bonus for you: Walt reads his essay about the uniquely American roots of mass shooters. You can find the essay at the Space One Eleven website here: https://spaceoneeleven.org/the-man-in-the-tower/ "We Dare Defend Our Rights: The Gun Show" will run through Dec. 27. Find us on instagram @myboyfriendspodcast and on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, or drop us a line at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price. Outro: "Ceremony" by New Order.

Bonus Episode: The Man in the Tower

With Chris away on a highly sensitive mission, Tim and Walt take the opportunity to answer everything you've always wanted to know about football (but were too afraid to ask), with a lot of reminiscing along the way. Find us on instagram @myboyfriendspodcast and on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, or drop us a line at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price.

Episode 54: Football 101

Outwit, outplay, outlast: your Boyfriends are talking survivors. Walt leads a journey through history as we learn about political survivors who learned to swim through extremely tense political times and managed to avoid the proverbial and literal guillotines. Recommendations: Tim: West Cork, The Death of Dick Long Walt: Space One Eleven's Gun Show Exhibition Find us on instagram @myboyfriendspodcast and on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, or drop us a line at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price.

Episode 53: Surviving History

Roll for sanity. This week, the Boyfriends dive into our favorite board games and why we never actually get to play them anymore. AJ: Blade Runner comic Walt: Appointment in Samarra Get in touch on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, on Instagram @myboyfriendspodcast, and via email at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price. Outro: "Hellmouth" by Choir Boy.

Episode 52: Tabletop Gamesmanship

Alright nerds, goths, princesses, skaters, jocks, and everyone in between: we're heading back to high school. The Boyfriends gather round the cool kids table to talk about the tropes, on-screen drama, and character types that make high school a rich setting for storytelling. Sharpen your pencils; we've got a lot of recommendations here. Recommendation: Tim: Get a full eight hours of sleep Walt: Succession (again), GLOW (again) Get in touch on Instagram @myboyfriendspodcast, on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, or at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price

Episode 51: Welcome to the Hellmouth

They said it couldn't be done, but we did it: 50 episodes, baby, and just in time for the podcast's first birthday. As we look ahead to the next year of platinum-level content, each of the Boyfriends make three personal resolutions that we're going to fulfill by next August. Also, we talk about how good Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is for about 10 minutes. Recommendations: Chris: Spider-Men: Into the Spider-Verse Tim: Delete your Facebook Walt: Garth Marenghi's Darkplace Get in touch on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, on Instagram @myboyfriendspodcast, and via email at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price.

Episode 50: Happy New Year!

Don't get mad, get even. The Boyfriends share our favorite tales of revenge, and we answer the question, is revenge the best medicine? Hint: absolutely. Recommendations: Walt: The Americans Find us on Instagram @myboyfriendpodcast, on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, and on webmail at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price.

Episode 49: This Time It's Personal

It's almost back-to-school time, so the Boyfriends are dressing for success. On this week's episode, we pick the video game items that would be the most helpful for getting through this crazy, mixed-up world. Get in touch on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, on Instagram @myboyfriendspodcast, and via email at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price. RIP, Rutger Hauer.

Episode 48: Taking Inventory

This week, Walt leads a discussion of pop culture's diamonds in the rough, the spectacular scenes and interesting characters that redeem otherwise mediocre movies and TV. Get in touch on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, on Instagram @myboyfriendspodcast, and via email at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price. Ending theme: "Gold Silver Diamond," by Generationals.

Episode 47: Diamonds in the Rough

The Boyfriends pull up a stool for a draft of our favorite classic cocktails, from the Vieux Carre to the Tequila Sunrise and everywhere in between. Big thanks to Clair McLafferty for her cocktail recipes. You can find her work and links to her books at clairmclafferty.com. Get in touch on Twitter @myboyfriendspod, on Instagram @myboyfriendspodcast, and via email at myboyfriendspodcast@gmail.com. Theme song by Drew Price.

Episode 46: The Classic Cocktail Draft

Three old friends chat about things your boyfriend likes: politics, pop culture, and personal growth.

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