Five Dollar Tuesdays Podcast

Is Pluribus Too Smart for us?

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:10:00 GMT

Vince Gilligan is officially back, and he’s cooking on a level most audiences aren't prepared for. This episode breaks down Pluribus, the sci-fi epic that has sparked a massive debate: Is it a slow-burn masterpiece, or is modern media illiteracy finally reaching its peak?

00:00 Hype Cold Open

00:19 Show Premise Setup

01:29 Signal And Hive Mind

02:44 Why It Feels Real

06:40 Cinematography And Pacing

09:21 Rhea Seehorn Spotlight

13:16 Absurdity With Restraint

19:08 Carol Arc And Finale

22:12 Intro Song And Harmony

25:19 AI Parable Angle

26:39 Why People Hate It

27:33 Attention Spans And Trash TV

38:37 Craft Ethos Behind Scenes

42:42 Streaming Slop Rant

44:11 Apple TV New HBO

45:38 Cable Era Nostalgia

47:05 Franchise Fatigue

48:25 Mystery Rules Unfold

50:27 Carol Versus Hive

52:46 Morality Without Preaching

56:15 Craft Masterclass Praise

57:37 Best Lines Breakdown

01:11:34 Season Two Hopes

01:14:39 Origin Clues Chemtrails

01:19:39 Final Thoughts Watch It

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Prometheus: Misunderstood Masterpiece or Hot Mess?

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:15:00 GMT

Hear us out, Prometheus is a filmmaker's film.

00:00 Introduction to Ridley Scott's Creative Freedom

00:48 Prometheus: A Misunderstood Masterpiece

02:03 The Extended Universe and Unanswered Questions

03:51 Philosophical Themes and Character Critiques

08:25 Comparisons to the Original Alien Series

13:20 Ridley Scott's Legacy and Missteps

16:03 Lost in the Woods: Understanding the Film's Intentions

16:59 The Ridley Cut: Director's Vision and Science Fiction Elements

18:00 Dissecting Audience Reactions and Reviews

19:25 Philosophical Themes and Character Analysis

22:01 Comparing Prometheus and Alien: Legacy and Impact

26:25 Final Thoughts: The Future of the Franchise and Film Industry

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A Very Wilson Christmas: The Muppet Christmas Carol

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:30:00 GMT

Join us for a holiday special where Wilson reveals his disdain for Christmas but finds himself surprisingly charmed by 'The Muppet Christmas Carol.' Despite never having seen the Muppets before, he and the boys delve into the film's production, Michael Caine's stellar performance, and why modern holiday "content" lacks the heart and soul of this 1992 classic.

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LITERALLY DESTROYED: An Under Siege Review

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 04:17:04 GMT

In this episode, the boys take a deep dive into 'Under Siege'—allegedly Steven Seagal's finest work. You'll learn about Seagal's questionable acting chops, Tommy Lee Jones' over-the-top villain role, and of course, Gary Busey in drag. In the end, the boys grapple with why producers thought Seagal could ever be a leading action star, and come to the surprising conclusion that this 'Die-Hard-on-a-boat' spectacle is a decent movie in spite of him. So grab a beer and join the boys in the garage—it's an adventure, man!

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Signs (2002): A Five Dollar Spooktacular

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Travel back to a time when it was shocking to see crop circles and aliens skittering on rooftops, and when M. Night still had a reputation worth defending. Join the gang as they dissect the 2002 modern thriller classic 'Signs'.

Spoiler: It's a Halloween pick that actually holds up without being a cinematic disaster. So grab your tinfoil hat and fear of water, and let’s dive in!

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Summer Sendoff: A Cats & Dogs Review

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT

On this end-of-the-summer bash, the boys talk about another classic 2000s children's movie— Cats & Dogs

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Inspector Gadget (1999): Go-Go Gadget Call My Lawyer

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

On this episode, the boys have a conversation about the 1999 Disney hit "Inspector Gadget" that lasts even longer than the movie itself.

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Three Days of the Condor (1975): Robert Rizzford

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:05:00 GMT

On this episode, the boys head to the war room to talk espionage, one-liners, and the unstoppable charisma of Robert Redford.

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Heat (1995): Wilson Holds us Hostage

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT

On this episode, Wilson forces Shawn and Lee to watch one of his favorite movies, Heat (1995) directed by Michael Mann. Lee has a differing opinion on the almost-three-hour cops and robbers flick.

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Get Him to the Greek

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:50:58 GMT

The gang gets together in the flesh to talk about one of their collective favorite movies from their childhood. Visit our Youtube page to watch us broadcast to you from Puff's bunker at 3pm ET: https://www.youtube.com/@FDTPod

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Is The Searchers a Good Movie?

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:29 GMT

The gang spends a night at the museum for a showing of the 1956 John Ford classic "The Searchers." With none of them having seen it before, does it hold up to modern cinema sensibilities, or does it get blown away in the sands of time?

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Episode 3: Did It Happen in Venom?

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:00:19 GMT

Like two cavemen showing their Neanderthal friend fire, Shawn and Wilson show Lee the wonders of the Venom film trilogy in this not-quite gameshow, not-quite review edition of the Five Dollar Tuesdays Podcast.

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Episode 2: Borderlands

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:00:17 GMT

Nothing like talking about a bad movie 2 months after it came out. We don't have much to say about Borderlands, but if you're a Jamie Lee Curtis fan, this film is for you!

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Episode 1: Alien Romulus

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 04:00:19 GMT

On the inaugural episode of the Five Dollar Tuesdays Podcast, Wilson, Lee and Shawn talk about their experience seeing the new hit summer horror movie absolutely no one is talking about or reviewing themselves on any platforms like Youtube, Spotify, or the like.... Alien: Romulus! So if you want to hear 3 guys have a pretty mid conversation about why they didn't like this movie, buckle up!

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