Barnes Boys Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/barnes-boys A father and son, both movie lovers, watch and discuss movies from the distinct perspectives their two generations and the environment they grew up in has given them. Ryan Barnes c995234b-cc85-51d7-81d8-03154230e455 no Ryan M Barnes en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:35:39 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:11:04 -0800 https://barnesboys.ca https://img.transistor.fm/eCwjsPxuOPZ8_XUop8Ka8RwbOMufEMYefT3grU9HkhY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE3NzA2LzE2MTA3/NDM3NTMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Barnes Boys https://barnesboys.ca episodic Ryan Barnes A father and son, both movie lovers, watch and discuss movies from the distinct perspectives their two generations and the environment they grew up in has given them. A father and son, both movie lovers, watch and discuss movies from the distinct perspectives their two generations and the environment they grew up in has given them.. movies, father and son, reviews, deep dive, podcast Ryan Barnes No No Rocky 2 2 9 9 Rocky full 7674791a-d7fd-445e-9fcf-7df3d0c14f65 https://barnesboys.ca/s2/9 The Barnes Boys Take you Back (do do do dooo) to 1976's amazing drama about a man who came from nothing but heart found value in who he was.
In this episode we talk about the unknown actor and writer who believed in himself enough to put EVERYTHING on the line to make this movie which won Best Picture and started Sylvester Stallone's career, Italian family dynamics, how faith in ones' self makes all the difference in the world, how Rocky ISN'T a boxing movie, and much more!

]]> The Barnes Boys Take you Back (do do do dooo) to 1976's amazing drama about a man who came from nothing but heart found value in who he was.
In this episode we talk about the unknown actor and writer who believed in himself enough to put EVERYTHING on the line to make this movie which won Best Picture and started Sylvester Stallone's career, Italian family dynamics, how faith in ones' self makes all the difference in the world, how Rocky ISN'T a boxing movie, and much more!

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:39:10 -0700 Ryan Barnes, Anakin Barnes Ryan Barnes, Anakin Barnes 2798 The Barnes Boys take on 1976's Rocky, looking at how this character drama from an unknown writer and actor deserved the acclaim and Academy Awards. The Barnes Boys take on 1976's Rocky, looking at how this character drama from an unknown writer and actor deserved the acclaim and Academy Awards. rocky, rocky Balboa, 1976, movies, movie reviews, father son No Swingers 2 2 8 8 Swingers full 0a1c48ea-e8c9-4c16-9da8-97ff530ec3ae https://barnesboys.ca/s2/8 The Barnes Boys continues this excellent episode as Ryan and Anakin dive into the 1996 cult classic Swingers starring Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau, taking a look at the confusion of 90's dating, old school Vegas, social awkwardness, Heather Graham's Dorian Grey-ness, and how Jon Favreau not only influenced all of our current culture, but also how he changed one of our lives!

]]> The Barnes Boys continues this excellent episode as Ryan and Anakin dive into the 1996 cult classic Swingers starring Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau, taking a look at the confusion of 90's dating, old school Vegas, social awkwardness, Heather Graham's Dorian Grey-ness, and how Jon Favreau not only influenced all of our current culture, but also how he changed one of our lives!

]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0700 Ryan Barnes, Anakin Barnes Ryan Barnes, Anakin Barnes 3286 The Barnes Boys dive into the 90's cult classic Swingers, talking old school Vegas, stylized cinema, dating rules, how Jon Favreau changed one of our lives, and more! The Barnes Boys dive into the 90's cult classic Swingers, talking old school Vegas, stylized cinema, dating rules, how Jon Favreau changed one of our lives, and more! swingers, 90's, cult movies, Jon favreau, Vince vaughn No Pump Up the Volume 2 2 7 7 Pump Up the Volume full 705e8da1-5b93-4236-8772-a9a75ec86e00 https://barnesboys.ca/s2/7 Join the Barnes Boys as we continue with the long awaited part 2 of Season 2 with Pump Up the Volume.
Our deep dive covers California trees, radio broadcast regulations, smoking, loneliness, and a bit of teen suicide.
Jump in with us and enjoy the show!

]]> Join the Barnes Boys as we continue with the long awaited part 2 of Season 2 with Pump Up the Volume.
Our deep dive covers California trees, radio broadcast regulations, smoking, loneliness, and a bit of teen suicide.
Jump in with us and enjoy the show!

]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0700 Ryan Barnes, Anakin Barnes Ryan Barnes, Anakin Barnes 3450 The Barnes Boys back again with 1991's anti-establishment pirate radio spectacular, Pump Up the Volume! The Barnes Boys back again with 1991's anti-establishment pirate radio spectacular, Pump Up the Volume! pump up the volume, talk hard, christian Slater, movie reviews No Airplane 2 2 6 6 Airplane full 7ff97e20-df87-4d8a-9411-c9660d1e1a37 https://barnesboys.ca/s2/6 This week the Barnes Boys look at the 1980's classic Airplane!
Starring: Robert Hays, Julie Hagert, and Leslie Nielsen and directed by: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker

This week we break down the movie and dive into topics such as working conditions, religious groups in airports, airline greediness, the unrealistic beliefs of dog owners, the reason behind mental health's negative stigma, the disillusionment of "western" missionaries, and the beginning of post-credits scenes!

]]> This week the Barnes Boys look at the 1980's classic Airplane!
Starring: Robert Hays, Julie Hagert, and Leslie Nielsen and directed by: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker

This week we break down the movie and dive into topics such as working conditions, religious groups in airports, airline greediness, the unrealistic beliefs of dog owners, the reason behind mental health's negative stigma, the disillusionment of "western" missionaries, and the beginning of post-credits scenes!

]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Ryan Barnes, Anakin Barnes Ryan Barnes, Anakin Barnes 3631 The Barnes Boys go back to 1980 for the classic comedy Airplane! The Barnes Boys go back to 1980 for the classic comedy Airplane! airplane, movie podcast, father son No Clerks 2 2 5 5 Clerks full b66d7e2d-fe31-477f-91e9-6e6970227ddb https://barnesboys.ca/s2/5 This week we take a look at Clerks, the movie that began it all for Kevin Smith.  This is one of Ryan's favourites, and this will be Anakin's first Kevin Smith film!  Have a listen as we talk about Clerks, high level writing, the 90's, customer service, hard work, and theatre tech!

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]]> This week we take a look at Clerks, the movie that began it all for Kevin Smith.  This is one of Ryan's favourites, and this will be Anakin's first Kevin Smith film!  Have a listen as we talk about Clerks, high level writing, the 90's, customer service, hard work, and theatre tech!

Get some fun gear and support our show here!
Check out Jay and Silent Bob Get Old podcast here

]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Ryan Barnes, Anakin Barnes Ryan Barnes, Anakin Barnes 3291 The Barnes Boys head to New Jersey to look at the 1994 classic Clerks, which jump started Kevin Smith's career! The Barnes Boys head to New Jersey to look at the 1994 classic Clerks, which jump started Kevin Smith's career! clerks, movie podcast, father son No Jaws 2 2 4 4 Jaws full ab406d88-835d-4214-935f-f36d5de8a73d https://barnesboys.ca/s2/4 This week, the Barnes Boys takes it to the next level with our first guest, adding another generation of Barnes while we look at the 1975 movie Jaws.  With all three generations we cover what it was like for Larry to see it in the movie theatre for its initial release, Ryan watching on VHS for the first time as a small child, and Anakin watching on DVD the first time as a kid!  We also cover great topics such as pruning fingers, compare the surfing of the Pacific vs the Atlantic oceans, Knotts Scary Farm, the difficulties of filming in the water, and the genius of Steven Spielberg!

]]> This week, the Barnes Boys takes it to the next level with our first guest, adding another generation of Barnes while we look at the 1975 movie Jaws.  With all three generations we cover what it was like for Larry to see it in the movie theatre for its initial release, Ryan watching on VHS for the first time as a small child, and Anakin watching on DVD the first time as a kid!  We also cover great topics such as pruning fingers, compare the surfing of the Pacific vs the Atlantic oceans, Knotts Scary Farm, the difficulties of filming in the water, and the genius of Steven Spielberg!

]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Ryan Barnes, Anakin Barnes Ryan Barnes, Anakin Barnes 5632 This week there are 3 generations of Barnes Boys as we dive into Jaws! This week there are 3 generations of Barnes Boys as we dive into Jaws! jaws, movies, movie podcast, Barnes Boys No Borat 2 2 3 3 Borat full ba1e651b-b099-49dc-86c6-00c6b1ed8313 https://barnesboys.ca/s2/3 Join the Barnes Boys on the road while we talk about the movie Borat, Jim Carey becoming Andy Kaufman, the mighty return of Fanny Packs, handing down 1st World Technology to Soviet countries, treating others equally for good or ill, multi-layered humour, Ryan’s breast-feeding date, the reason sales people have a bad reputation, President Bush’s popularity, the misconception of purchasing guns in America, growing up in a Pentecostal church, violation of privacy, and a good discussion about what kind of jokes should be ok.

Do you have any thoughts or memories about Borat, or discussion, or our podcast in general?  Reach out to us and let us know at www.barnesboys.ca

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]]> Join the Barnes Boys on the road while we talk about the movie Borat, Jim Carey becoming Andy Kaufman, the mighty return of Fanny Packs, handing down 1st World Technology to Soviet countries, treating others equally for good or ill, multi-layered humour, Ryan’s breast-feeding date, the reason sales people have a bad reputation, President Bush’s popularity, the misconception of purchasing guns in America, growing up in a Pentecostal church, violation of privacy, and a good discussion about what kind of jokes should be ok.

Do you have any thoughts or memories about Borat, or discussion, or our podcast in general?  Reach out to us and let us know at www.barnesboys.ca

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]]> Mon, 09 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Ryan Barnes, Anakin Barnes Ryan Barnes, Anakin Barnes 4340 The Barnes Boys are back this week on the road with Borat! Join us this week as we record in Orlando during a thunderstorm! The Barnes Boys are back this week on the road with Borat! Join us this week as we record in Orlando during a thunderstorm! borat, podcast, movies, reviews, discussion, father son No Fight Club part 2 2 2 2 2 Fight Club part 2 full 68e8babe-16fb-4e23-b136-688db001060a https://barnesboys.ca/s2/2 Join us this week as we finish up the 2-part season premiere of The Barnes Boys Podcast!  This extra long show focuses on the 1999 hit Fight Club, starring Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Helena Bonham Carter, directed by David Fincher.
Listen in as we talk about Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, how we love Leonardo DiCaprio, CGI over the years, the history of Meatloaf, the incredibly long prolong of Gone With the Wind, why it’s important to buy sturdy luggage, *69, and support groups.

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]]> Join us this week as we finish up the 2-part season premiere of The Barnes Boys Podcast!  This extra long show focuses on the 1999 hit Fight Club, starring Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Helena Bonham Carter, directed by David Fincher.
Listen in as we talk about Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, how we love Leonardo DiCaprio, CGI over the years, the history of Meatloaf, the incredibly long prolong of Gone With the Wind, why it’s important to buy sturdy luggage, *69, and support groups.

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]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0700 Ryan Barnes, Anakin Barnes Ryan Barnes, Anakin Barnes 3627 Following up with our Season 2 season premiere, we have the second half of an episode so great we couldn't fit it all into one podcast! Join us here for part 2 of Fight Club! Following up with our Season 2 season premiere, we have the second half of an episode so great we couldn't fit it all into one podcast! Join us here for part 2 of Fight Club! fight club, barnes boys, movies, reviews, podcast No Fight Club part 1 2 2 1 1 Fight Club part 1 full 560eaa25-dc74-49c1-9b8e-c347cfda38a5 https://barnesboys.ca/s2/1 Join us this week and next in this special 2 part season premiere of The Barnes Boys Podcast!  This extra long show focuses on the 1999 hit Fight Club, starring Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Helena Bonham Carter, directed by David Fincher.
Listen in as we talk about Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, how we love Leonardo DiCaprio, CGI over the years, the history of Meatloaf, the incredibly long prolong of Gone With the Wind, why it’s important to buy sturdy luggage, *69, and support groups.

LINKS

]]> Join us this week and next in this special 2 part season premiere of The Barnes Boys Podcast!  This extra long show focuses on the 1999 hit Fight Club, starring Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Helena Bonham Carter, directed by David Fincher.
Listen in as we talk about Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, how we love Leonardo DiCaprio, CGI over the years, the history of Meatloaf, the incredibly long prolong of Gone With the Wind, why it’s important to buy sturdy luggage, *69, and support groups.

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]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0700 Ryan Barnes, Anakin Barnes Ryan Barnes, Anakin Barnes 1591 Kicking off Season 2, we have an episode so great we couldn't fit it all into one podcast! Join us here for part 1 of Fight Club! Kicking off Season 2, we have an episode so great we couldn't fit it all into one podcast! Join us here for part 1 of Fight Club! fight club, barnes boys, movies, reviews, podcast No This Is Spinal Tap 1 1 6 6 This Is Spinal Tap full 90a1c949-8c07-4289-bc9e-53737219b400 https://barnesboys.ca/s1/6 The Barnes Boys conclude their first season with a look at the 1984 cult classic mockumentary, This Is Spinal Tap directed by Rob Reiner and starring Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, Michael McKean, and Rob Reiner.
Join us as we dive into the movie and discuss topics such as D minor being the saddest key, pedophilia paneling, Tony and Tina's Wedding, and more!

This is our last episode of the season as we begin packing to move into our new home at Pirate's Den Studios.  Be sure to subscribe to receive a notification when the next season begins, in which we'll also be introducing special guests!


]]> The Barnes Boys conclude their first season with a look at the 1984 cult classic mockumentary, This Is Spinal Tap directed by Rob Reiner and starring Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, Michael McKean, and Rob Reiner.
Join us as we dive into the movie and discuss topics such as D minor being the saddest key, pedophilia paneling, Tony and Tina's Wedding, and more!

This is our last episode of the season as we begin packing to move into our new home at Pirate's Den Studios.  Be sure to subscribe to receive a notification when the next season begins, in which we'll also be introducing special guests!


]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0800 Ryan Barnes, Anakin Barnes Ryan Barnes, Anakin Barnes 2557 The Barnes Boys conclude their first season with the 80's classic mockumentary directed by Rob Reiner. The Barnes Boys conclude their first season with the 80's classic mockumentary directed by Rob Reiner. spinal tap, this is spinal tap, movies, 80's No Nerve 1 1 5 5 Nerve full 711dd372-027e-4563-a5c2-8b9e78bcdd5b https://barnesboys.ca/s1/5 Barnes Boys return for 2016's Nerve with a full look at the action, effects of social media, and the psychology attributes which influence behaviours.

Nerve (2016)
A high school senior finds herself immersed in an online game of truth or dare, where her every move starts to become manipulated by an anonymous community of "watchers."

Starring Emma Roberts, Dave Franco, Emily Meade

Directors: Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman

]]> Barnes Boys return for 2016's Nerve with a full look at the action, effects of social media, and the psychology attributes which influence behaviours.

Nerve (2016)
A high school senior finds herself immersed in an online game of truth or dare, where her every move starts to become manipulated by an anonymous community of "watchers."

Starring Emma Roberts, Dave Franco, Emily Meade

Directors: Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman

]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:57:41 -0800 Ryan Barnes Ryan Barnes 2914 Barnes Boys return for 2016's Nerve with a full look at the action, effects of social media, and the psychology attributes which influence behaviours. Barnes Boys return for 2016's Nerve with a full look at the action, effects of social media, and the psychology attributes which influence behaviours. nerve, movie, podcast, barnes boys No Lethal Weapon 1 1 4 4 Lethal Weapon full 408a7154-4e65-438d-b631-67b58399d8a2 https://barnesboys.ca/4-lethal-weapon/ This week the Barnes Boys bring you the 1987 action cop movie, Lethal Weapon.  Join us as we talk about falling stunts, Los Angeles, barbiturates, the Vietnam War, and more!

Show Notes:


Produced by: Anakin Barnes and Ryan Barnes

Music by: Ryan M Barnes 

]]> This week the Barnes Boys bring you the 1987 action cop movie, Lethal Weapon.  Join us as we talk about falling stunts, Los Angeles, barbiturates, the Vietnam War, and more!

Show Notes:


Produced by: Anakin Barnes and Ryan Barnes

Music by: Ryan M Barnes 

]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0800 Ryan Barnes Ryan Barnes 2858 This week the Barnes Boys bring you the 1987 action cop movie, Lethal Weapon.  Join us as we talk about falling stunts, Los Angeles, barbiturates, the Vietnam War, and more! Show Notes: Click here for Anakin's 6/10 Podcast Catch us here on Twitter Click here to watch the mentioned Tennessee Jones video Produced by: Anakin Barnes and Ryan Barnes Music by: Ryan M Barnes --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/barnesboys/support This week the Barnes Boys bring you the 1987 action cop movie, Lethal Weapon.  Join us as we talk about falling stunts, Los Angeles, barbiturates, the Vietnam War, and more! Show Notes: Click here for Anakin's 6/10 Podcast Catch us here on Twitter Cli lethal weapon, podcast, movies, barnes boys No Clue 1 1 3 3 Clue full 788e0000-3551-49a7-86ca-ad1c7f58caaa https://barnesboys.ca/3-clue/ The Barnes Boys are back from Christmas break with a fun look at 1985's Clue.  This one Ryan has enjoyed over the years and Anakin grew up with, but listen now as they dive in with more in depth perspectives and talk about race, clam chowder, physical comedy, and the great Brian Pucheu.

Produced by: Anakin Barnes and Ryan Barnes

Music by: Ryan M Barnes

]]> The Barnes Boys are back from Christmas break with a fun look at 1985's Clue.  This one Ryan has enjoyed over the years and Anakin grew up with, but listen now as they dive in with more in depth perspectives and talk about race, clam chowder, physical comedy, and the great Brian Pucheu.

Produced by: Anakin Barnes and Ryan Barnes

Music by: Ryan M Barnes

]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0800 Ryan Barnes Ryan Barnes 2646 The Barnes Boys are back from Christmas break with a fun look at 1985's Clue.  This one Ryan has enjoyed over the years and Anakin grew up with, but listen now as they dive in with more in depth perspectives and talk about race, clam chowder, physical comedy, and the great Brian Pucheu. Produced by: Anakin Barnes and Ryan Barnes Music by: Ryan M Barnes --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/barnesboys/support The Barnes Boys are back from Christmas break with a fun look at 1985's Clue.  This one Ryan has enjoyed over the years and Anakin grew up with, but listen now as they dive in with more in depth perspectives and talk about race, clam chowder, physical com movies, father and son, reviews, deep dive, podcast No Police Academy 1 1 2 2 Police Academy full d330a763-2194-4a36-be19-ad4f879237a7 https://barnesboys.ca/2-police-academy/ The Barnes Boys are back with 1984's Police Academy.  Our scheduled movie Revenge of the Nerds is being postponed due to lack of availability in Canada.  The movie was a lot of fun, and this week's discussion covers class stereotypes, racial epitaphs, gay bars, church podiums, commandeering vehicles, Honda Civics and more!


Produced by: Anakin Barnes and Ryan Barnes

Music by: Ryan M Barnes

]]> The Barnes Boys are back with 1984's Police Academy.  Our scheduled movie Revenge of the Nerds is being postponed due to lack of availability in Canada.  The movie was a lot of fun, and this week's discussion covers class stereotypes, racial epitaphs, gay bars, church podiums, commandeering vehicles, Honda Civics and more!


Produced by: Anakin Barnes and Ryan Barnes

Music by: Ryan M Barnes

]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0800 Ryan Barnes Ryan Barnes 2252 The Barnes Boys are back with 1984's Police Academy.  Our scheduled movie Revenge of the Nerds is being postponed due to lack of availability in Canada.  The movie was a lot of fun, and this week's discussion covers class stereotypes, racial epitaphs, gay bars, church podiums, commandeering vehicles, Honda Civics and more! Produced by: Anakin Barnes and Ryan Barnes Music by: Ryan M Barnes --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/barnesboys/support The Barnes Boys are back with 1984's Police Academy.  Our scheduled movie Revenge of the Nerds is being postponed due to lack of availability in Canada.  The movie was a lot of fun, and this week's discussion covers class stereotypes, racial epitaphs, gay movies, father and son, reviews, deep dive, podcast No Big Trouble Little China 1 1 1 1 Big Trouble Little China full 635d2bc2-31ef-458f-8bad-a2958aeb8087 https://barnesboys.ca/1-big-trouble-little-china/ The Barnes Boys kick off their podcast with the 1986 cult hit Big Trouble Little China.  Join them as they attack and defend stereotypes, discuss special effects, the changes in airport security, and more!


Produced by: Anakin Barnes and Ryan Barnes

Music by: Ryan M Barnes

]]> The Barnes Boys kick off their podcast with the 1986 cult hit Big Trouble Little China.  Join them as they attack and defend stereotypes, discuss special effects, the changes in airport security, and more!


Produced by: Anakin Barnes and Ryan Barnes

Music by: Ryan M Barnes

]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2020 11:45:16 -0800 Ryan Barnes Ryan Barnes 2373 The Barnes Boys kick off their podcast with the 1986 cult hit Big Trouble Little China.  Join them as they attack and defend stereotypes, discuss special effects, the changes in airport security, and more! Produced by: Anakin Barnes and Ryan Barnes Music by: Ryan M Barnes --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/barnesboys/support The Barnes Boys kick off their podcast with the 1986 cult hit Big Trouble Little China.  Join them as they attack and defend stereotypes, discuss special effects, the changes in airport security, and more! Produced by: Anakin Barnes and Ryan Barnes Mu movies, father and son, reviews, deep dive, podcast No