Pat & Jon on Their Best Behavior

The boys are still taking a break, but they got back in the saddle this week to talk the Oscars in the lead-up to this Sunday's ceremony. What two movies (one feel-good, one feel-bad) are duking it out for Best Picture? Which movie stands a chance of denying Pat and Jon's beloved "Licorice Pizza" a Best Original Screenplay win? Who's probably going to take home an acting award for a movie Pat has literally never heard of? Jon answers all the questions you're (not) asking, and Pat adds "Sam Elliott" to his list of terrible impressions.

No guests this week—just your co-hosts and some vibes! After announcing that this episode will be the last for a little bit while they put some prep in for next season, the boys talk Tom Brady's retirement/legacy (Pat brought it up, not Jon!) and whether "Euphoria" (or art in general) has as much power/influence as anyone seems to think it does. But for the most part, they discuss how and why our relationship to art/media has been fundamentally warped by, well... *gestures toward the entire world*. Enjoying the podcast? Leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and follow us on Instagram (@patandjonontheirbestbehavior) to see/hear more from the boys!

Get ready for a crash course on one of the most beloved fan fiction subjects. No, it's not Patrick Stanny or Jon Lemay—it's pop icon Harry Styles! This week, the guys are joined by Lex Briscuso (writer at Paste and Slash Film, host of "Your Niche Is Dead") for a discussion of what draws so many people (including Lex) to Harry's music and aura—and, of course, we listen to some choice cuts from Harry's discography and influences. Also, Pat pitches an idea for a horror film to Lex (which you're not allowed to steal!) and Jon almost certainly says something to upset yet another fanbase.  Follow Lex on Twitter and Instagram (@nikonamerica on both), and be sure to find the rest of her writing/projects (including Your Niche Is Dead) at https://linktr.ee/nikonamerica  Enjoying the podcast? Leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and follow us on Instagram (@patandjonontheirbestbehavior) to see/hear more from the boys! 

The guys are joined by Adina Kruskal and Kara Powell of It's In My Queue to chat about 2005’s Sky High. After Pat and Jon pick Adina and Kara's brains on all things television, the gang talks Nicholas Braun’s hair, Pat learns what it means to "ship" someone, and we all yearn for a time before Marvel. (Hello, it’s Pat and I am writing this.)   Follow Adina (@adinaterrific) and Kara (@karaaa_powell) on Twitter, check out It's In My Queue wherever you get your podcasts, and be sure to subscribe to their Substack!   Enjoying the podcast? Leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and follow us on Instagram (@patandjonontheirbestbehavior) to see/hear more from the boys!

The guys welcome back writer and music critic Matt Mitchell to talk about the life and films of the late great Peter Bogdanovich. After sharing NFL playoff predictions, the gang talks about Bogdanovich's incredible run in the early 70s from "The Last Picture Show" to "What's Up, Doc?" to "Paper Moon." Plus Pat breaks down a couple choice stills from the movies—so follow along on the pod's Instagram (@patandjonontheirbestbehavior) to see what they're talking about! "Why am I always apologizing to you?” Follow Matt on Twitter (matt_mitchell48) and check out his review for The Weeknd's new album up at Paste: https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/the-weeknd/dawn-fm-album-review/

This is history right here! Continuing the Pat & Jon year-end tradition, the boys have some of their favorite guests from 2021 call in to tell them/you about their favorite things they watched and listened to this past year! We talk "Titane" walkouts, the size of Batman’s package, DUUUUNE, boyfriends with Boomer reading lists, and even get some great dating advice for all the singles out there!  Thanks to all the guests who appeared on this ep (and the ones who didn't as well!) for helping make this a great year. And thank you to anyone who's tuned in over the course of 2021!  Enjoying the podcast? Leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram (@patandjonontheirbestbehavior) to see/hear more from the boys!

We know you all have been waiting on bated breath, and now you can finally hear what the guys have enjoyed watching and listening to all year! From pop-punk to rap to Paul Thomas Anderson, Pat and Jon's choices will be obvious—but the banter will be tremendous. Maybe you can guess their respective #1 movies of 2021! (Hint: their choices are films that would never win Best Picture. Do you think the Academy would pick a 7-hour nihilistic documentary or a film about a p*rnstar?) Stay tuned for our episode (dropping sooner than you think) in which we hear from some of this year's incredible guests about their favorites from the year as well!  Enjoying the podcast? Leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram (@patandjonontheirbestbehavior) to see/hear more from the boys!  0:00 - Top 5 Albums of 2021 1:17:32 - Top 5 Movies of 2021  Enjoying the podcast? Leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram (@patandjonontheirbestbehavior) to see/hear more from the boys!

Just vibing! The guys talk about Jon’s recent massive L, swap family Christmas traditions, and give bad Super Bowl predictions. Guess how many hours Pat spent playing Stardew Valley this year! Please sit back and enjoy this nice pre-Xmas hang...before you get mad at Pat and Jon for their top 5 movies of the year! Check out Jon's new poems published in Two Peach: https://twopeach.com/issue-7#/jon-lemay/  Enjoying the podcast? Leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram (@patandjonontheirbestbehavior) to see/hear more from the boys!

Lists! We love to hate 'em, folks! This week, Pat and a congested Jon are joined once again by Brittany Perlmuter to talk about the WGA's recent list of the best screenplays of the 21st century (so far). The gang discusses which picks the WGA got right, which ones they got wrong, and which ones would appear on our lists if someone only had the good sense to ask! The boys also pick Brittany's brain on what she looks for in a screenplay as a talent agent, and Pat insults the city of Cleveland multiple times—but by accident, for a change!  Check out the list here: https://www.wga.org/writers-room/101-best-lists/101-best-screenplays-of-the-21st-century-so-far/list  Follow Brittany on Instagram (@bperlmuter) and Twitter (@bp712)! 

Okay, guys, we’ve almost made it to 2022, and to celebrate, Pat has issued an apology to Joanna Hogg—because like all personal trainers, he believes in the cleansing power of the new year. But actually: we’re sorry we’ve been away, and we’re excited for you all to hear us talk about our favorite non-2021 films that we saw for the first time this year. Some of these choices are so obvious you’ll roll your eyes and crash your vehicle, but hey, that’s life in the big city.

The lads are joined by music journalist and poet Matt Mitchell—and for the second time in the history of the podcast, the flag of truce is waved between residents of Ohio and Pennsylvania. After a brief discussion of Browns vs. Steelers, the gang talks about Tyler the Creator’s musical evolution as well as his ever-changing public and artistic persona.  Read Matt's review of Call Me If You Get Lost in Paste: https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/tyler-the-creator/call-me-if-you-get-lost-album-review/  Follow Matt on Twitter (@matt_mitchell48) and check out his work on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mattmitchell/

Happy 69th episode! (Nice, amirite?) The guys are joined by writer/director Max Cianci (and first in-studio guest in some time) to talk 2004's Spider-Man 2. The fearsome threesome talk about why the movie still rocks (and how it impacted each of them when they first saw it), why Toby and Kirsten were done dirty by the culture, and a potentially/hopefully un-cringey conversation about why "Spider-Man 2" is a great movie to learn filmmaking from.  Watch Max’s entry in the Pittsburgh 48-Hour Horror Festival here: https://vimeo.com/640885465/  Watch Max’s Commercials and other shorts here: https://vimeo.com/640885465/ 

Pat and Jon are back to frequenting (see also: terrorizing) their local movie theaters, and they recently caught two of the year's biggest blockbusters—so they decided to catch up on their impressions of "No Time to Die" and "Dune." Which of the lads was lukewarm on the latest entry featuring a world-weary 007? Which one had a transcendent experience traversing the sandy mountains of Arrakis? Trick question: it's the same answer for both! (The other was too preoccupied with holding his bladder during the 2.5 hour runtimes to think about anything else.) They also talk about whether spy movies have a place in our current world and predict how "Dune" will fare at this year's Oscars.  Check out Jon's new poem "Watching you die" in Prelude: https://preludemag.com/posts/watching-you-die/  Enjoying the podcast? Leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram (@patandjonontheirbestbehavior) to see/hear more from the boys!

This week, P & J are joined by writer Jonah Evans to discuss Jimmy Eat World's classic 1999 album "Clarity." After Jon recounts a hectic day filled with three-hour classes, a reckless raccoon, and a dysfunctional Burger King, the gang discuss what makes the album stand out in the context of Jimmy Eat World's discography and the emo music scene. Pat also makes a case for the arena/stadium concert-going experience, Jonah and Jon flex about seeing famous musicians in basements and backyards before they got big, and the term "normie" gets thrown around unironically. Enjoying the podcast? Leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram (@patandjonontheirbestbehavior) to see/hear more from the boys!

What could be better than a good book? A good movie based on a book, that's what! (Jon does not endorse anything said so far in this episode description.) This week, the boys are joined by Danny and Laura from the podcast "Film Is Lit" to talk favorite book-to-movie adaptations. Danny and Laura share some takeaways after hosting a podcast about book-to-movie adaptations, the gang discusses what they love about their respective picks (which range from sci-fi to neo-westerns), and Pat feels insecure about recording with not one but TWO avid readers.  Follow "Film Is Lit" on Instagram (@film_is_lit_podcast), and be sure to listen wherever you get your podcasts!  Enjoying the podcast? Leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram (@patandjonontheirbestbehavior) to see/hear more from the boys! 

It’s a P&J two-fer this week! After a quick review of Paul Schrader’s new film “The Card Counter” (spoilers aplenty, so skip to 28:30 if you plan on seeing it), the lads count down their most anticipated films for the remainder of the year and discuss some other buzzworthy 2021 moving pictures. As ever, there's some overlap with Pat and Jon's picks, as well as some unique flair to their respective lists—which feature an upcoming installment in a certain spy action series, a Western set in the state Pat likes to pretend he's from, and a movie about a washed-up porn star. Pat also humiliates Jon by correcting him on his pronunciation of a French-Canadian director’s name—because what else are co-hosts for?!  Enjoying the podcast? Leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram (@patandjonontheirbestbehavior) to see/hear more from the boys!

Do you remember who ran for class president at your high school? They joined the CIA after college, didn't they? Wait, sorry: this week the boys talk to author Mona Awad about the 1999 black comedy "Election." In addition to exploring the film's influence on Mona's new novel "All's Well" (which gives Pat and Jon flashbacks to college theater departments), the three recount stories of their own high schools' elections and discuss the legendary performance of Reese Witherspoon and stunt casting of Matthew Broderick. Pat and Jon even hear about Mona's chance encounter with a patron saint of the podcast (hint: look at the podcast art). Please don't write in Jon for any future elections—he's already stretched way too thin. Pick up a copy of "All's Well" from your local bookstore or order online at Bookshop.org! Enjoying the podcast? Leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram (@patandjonontheirbestbehavior) to see/hear more from the boys!

The lads are joined by pal Brian Tassey to talk about the spunky folk punk band The Front Bottoms. After a quick NFL week 1 recap (mercifully short, we promise), they sample a few choice songs, talk about their respective connections to the music, and discuss the band's appeal. Brian also recounts how he and Jon met (Spoiler: it's an all-timer). Check out Brian's plant Instagram (@plantdadnation) and keep an eye out for music from his band Bodega Cat (@bodegacatband).

The boys thought it would be good to talk about an uplifting topic for their triumphant return, so here we are! Get your tissues, text your therapist, and draft a message to your ex—because we're talking about the movies we (and the listeners) love that explore grief and loss. Pat and Jon list their favorites—which includes both some classics and some recent hits—and then read a bunch of wonderful listener submissions. Maybe this episode is cathartic, or maybe its confirmed your instinct about us! Doesn't matter! "You are enough" —Pat. Enjoying the podcast? Leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram (@patandjonontheirbestbehavior) to see/hear more from the boys!

Jon goes back to his roots (and drags Pat along) as they're joined by Jon's childhood pals Adam Hastings and Chad Scott to discuss Underoath's album "Define the Great Line," a classic in Christian music and the hardcore/metalcore genres. The gang discusses why the album's style and lyrical themes appealed to them when the album came out 15 years ago—and how Underoath managed to achieve so much mainstream success outside a Christian audience. Plus, Pat learns about the many ways Evangelical kids find workarounds to discover cool music, and he hears about a scandal involving an illicit trip to see X-Men 3 in theaters. Follow Adam (@adamhastings) and Chad (@chadchuckcharles) on Instagram! Enjoying the podcast? Leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram (@patandjonontheirbestbehavior) to see/hear more from the boys!