Never Seen It Podcast

There always seems to be that one person, in every group of friends, that hasn't seen a popular movie. On this Podcast, we gather our friends, and expose one another (wink) to the hit films that flew under somebody's radar. Sit back, enjoy the laughs, and it should go without saying, but Warning: Spoilers Ahead!

Never Seen It Podcast is a tv podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 118 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 82.

Unknown Host hosts Never Seen It Podcast, a tv show with 118 episodes published.

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  Episode #104

  Never Seen It Podcast — #104 Roofman (2025)

  Sep 29, 20261h 10m

  We discuss Roofman, the crime drama starring Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst and inspired by the real-life story of a former Army Ranger who robbed McDonald's restaurants and secretly lived inside a Toys R Us. We break down the movie's surprising mix of comedy, drama, romance, crime, and suspense, while asking why we find ourselves rooting for a criminal. LONGER EPISODE SHOW NOTES We’re talking about Roofman, the Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst crime drama inspired by the unbelievable true story of Jeffrey Manchester, a former Army Ranger who turned to robbing McDonald's restaurants and eventually hid inside a Toys R Us while trying to build a new life. We were surprised by how different Roofman was from what the marketing seemed to promise. What initially looked like a lighthearted crime comedy turns into a surprisingly emotional story about crime, redemption, love, family, loneliness, and the consequences of trying to escape your past. We talk about Channing Tatum's performance and how he balances the character's natural charm and comedy with the more dramatic and emotional moments. We also dig into Kirsten Dunst's performance and whether her character's willingness to trust him feels believable. Does she fall in love with the real person, or the version of him she believes he is? One of the biggest things we discuss is the movie's "Robin Hood" effect. Even though the main character is robbing businesses, the movie makes it surprisingly easy to empathize with him. His personal code, his unwillingness to hurt people, and his interactions with the family make us want him to get away with it. But the movie also shows what happens when that Robin Hood fantasy starts turning into greed and excess. We also discuss the movie's portrayal of masculinity and veterans. Rather than presenting its veteran protagonist as a stereotypical damaged or hardened character, Roofman gives us someone who can be vulnerable, compassionate, funny, romantic, and emotional. We talk about why those quieter aspects of the character make him feel more human. The movie's romance is another major part of our discussion. We break down his relationship with Kirsten Dunst's character, the church scenes, his relationship with her children, and the moment when she realizes who he really is. We also debate whether he consciously chooses to get caught because he doesn't want to disappear from their lives without an explanation. Of course, we have plenty of questions about the movie's stranger details. How does someone secretly live inside a Toys R Us for months? How does he get away with stealing video games and other merchandise? Why doesn't the missing inventory raise bigger red flags? And why does the Toys R Us manager seem completely incapable of noticing what is happening inside his own store? We also talk about the final Toys R Us robbery, the moment when the main character breaks his own code by hurting someone, and how that changes the audience's relationship with him. We discuss the tension of the final act and why the movie's relatively grounded approach works better than some of the twists we expected. There are also plenty of tangents, including movie trailers that give away too much, the nostalgia of seeing Toys R Us and Blockbuster on screen, Channing Tatum's comedic chops, the legendary "I don't wanna grow up" Toys R Us jingle, and what we'd actually do if we suddenly became rich. So is Roofman a crime movie, a romantic drama, a comedy, a redemption story, or all of the above? We get into all of it in this episode of The Never Seen It Podcast.

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  Episode #103

  Never Seen It Podcast #103 — Back to the Future (1985)

  Sep 22, 20261h 13m

  We finally go back to 1985 for a deep dive into Back to the Future, Robert Zemeckis' beloved time-travel classic starring Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly and Christopher Lloyd as Doc Brown. For some of us, Back to the Future is a movie we've seen dozens of times. For others, this was a first-time watch. That gives us a chance to look at the movie from both sides: the nostalgia of growing up with Marty McFly and the DeLorean, and the experience of discovering a movie that has become so deeply embedded in pop culture that we've all seen its references before we've even seen the movie itself. We talk about why Back to the Future still holds up, especially when it comes to its screenplay, pacing, visual storytelling, practical effects, VFX, character introductions, and attention to detail. The opening sequence alone gives us plenty to discuss, from Doc Brown's clocks and inventions to the subtle pieces of exposition that establish the story before Marty even appears. We also break down the time-travel mechanics and the butterfly-effect consequences of Marty traveling back to 1955. How does changing his parents' relationship affect the future? Does the movie successfully explain its own rules? What happens to Marty's memories when he returns to a completely different version of his family? And does the movie wisely avoid over-explaining its time-travel mythology? The performances are another major part of the conversation. We discuss Michael J. Fox's iconic performance as Marty McFly, Christopher Lloyd's surprisingly grounded take on Doc Brown, Crispin Glover's George McFly, Thomas F. Wilson's Biff Tannen, and the chemistry between the cast. We also get into the fascinating production history behind Michael J. Fox replacing Eric Stoltz after a significant amount of filming had already been completed. As movie nerds, we couldn't skip the filmmaking details. We talk about the DeLorean as one of the most recognizable movie cars ever, the original idea of using a refrigerator as the time machine, the practical effects and miniature work, the aging makeup used on the characters, and why some of the visual effects still impress decades later. From a screenwriting perspective, we discuss why Back to the Future is such a useful movie to study. The film constantly plants information, establishes characters and objects, sets up jokes and details, and then pays those elements off later. We also break down whether Marty actually follows a traditional hero's journey or whether George McFly is the character who experiences the more traditional transformation. And, of course, we get into some of the movie's stranger elements, including Marty accidentally becoming the object of his mother's affection, the Libyan terrorists, the movie's portrayal of 1950s culture, the racial language of the era, the infamous Crispin Glover lawsuit, the influence of Back to the Future on later pop culture, and the connections people see between Doc and Marty and shows like Rick and Morty. We also discuss the ending and what it means for Marty when he returns to a dramatically different version of his family. Is it really a perfect happy ending, or does the movie leave us with some fascinating questions about alternate timelines, memories, identity and the consequences of changing the past? Finally, we talk about our favorite scenes, the Johnny B. Goode sequence, the soundtrack, the movie's incredible rewatchability, and whether Back to the Future still deserves its status as a classic. If you've never seen Back to the Future, grew up watching the trilogy, love time-travel movies, or are interested in how a great screenplay puts together setup and payoff, this episode has plenty to dig into.

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  Episode #102

  Never Seen It Podcast #102 — The Fast and the Furious (2001)

  Sep 15, 20261h 14m

  We finally watched the original The Fast and the Furious from 2001, and this one turned into a much bigger conversation than we expected. For some of us, The Fast and the Furious was a nostalgic favorite that we grew up watching over and over. For others, it was a movie we had written off for years as a shallow car movie. But after finally watching it, we discovered there's a lot more to appreciate than just street racing, flashy cars, NOS and Vin Diesel delivering lines about family. We break down the original Fast and Furious story, including Brian O'Connor going undercover to infiltrate Dominic Toretto's crew, his relationship with Mia Toretto, and the complicated choice he faces when he realizes he's becoming loyal to the people he's supposed to investigate. We also dive deep into the car culture behind the movie. Donnie explains how The Fast and the Furious helped bring JDM, Japanese import cars and tuner culture into the mainstream, while we talk about the real-world street-racing scene, race nights, modified Hondas, the rivalry between people who build their own cars and people who simply buy expensive performance cars, and how accurately the movie captures that early-2000s car culture. The practical filmmaking is another major part of the discussion. We talk about the famous Honda Civics driving underneath the semi truck, the final train sequence, stunt drivers, the specialized car rigs used to film actors inside moving vehicles, and why the practical effects and on-location shooting give the movie a more grounded feeling than many modern action movies. We also look at the movie's early-2000s aesthetic, including the paper maps, floppy disks, lack of smartphones, stylized racing sequences, music and the overall feeling of watching a movie made before modern digital filmmaking completely took over. Then we get into the Fast & Furious franchise itself. We discuss how the series evolved from a relatively grounded street-racing movie into increasingly massive action spectacle, whether the franchise became "Flanderized," the importance of Vin Diesel and Paul Walker, the arrival of characters like The Rock and Jason Statham, and whether the later movies became more like The Expendables with cars. And, of course, we talk about the lines, scenes and moments that have become part of pop culture: the Ferrari race, the Supra, "granny shifting," the infamous three Honda Civics, the big rig hijacking and the movie's unforgettable car dialogue. Most importantly, we talk about the theme underneath all the cars and action: family and loyalty. The final decision between Brian and Dom works because Brian has become part of Toretto's family, and Dom ultimately recognizes that Brian has repeatedly helped save him and his crew. By the end, we compare our ratings. Alex gives the movie 3/5, Donnie gives it 4/5, Justin gives it 3.5/5, Arnold gives it a massive 5/5, and Adrian gives the original Fast and the Furious a strong 3.5/5. Whether you're a longtime Fast & Furious fan, a JDM enthusiast, a Paul Walker fan, or someone who has somehow never seen the original, we have plenty to talk about.

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  Never Seen It Podcast

  Never Seen it Podcast — Craft Episode w/Aaron Nabus

  Sep 8, 20261h 25m

  What happens when a love of pop culture turns into a mission to give independent creators and underrepresented voices a bigger platform? We sit down with Aaron Nabus, founder and president of FilAm Creator Con, a nonprofit convention dedicated to celebrating and empowering Filipino American creators. Aaron also co-hosts the Hall H Podcast, covering independent pop culture creators, comics, conventions, and the artists working behind the scenes. We talk about Aaron's journey from launching Hall H as a blog focused on San Diego Comic-Con's Artist Alley and small press creators to turning it into a podcast that has spent a decade spotlighting independent artists, writers, podcasters, and other creators. From there, we dig into the origins of FilAm Creator Con, how the pandemic delayed its launch, and how the event grew from its first convention at the National City Library into a much larger celebration of Filipino American creativity. We discuss the growing demand from exhibitors, the importance of public libraries as community spaces, and why supporting independent creators matters in an entertainment industry increasingly dominated by major corporations. We also explore Filipino American representation in pop culture and why Aaron felt compelled to create a space where Filipino creators could be seen, heard, and supported. That conversation takes us into movies, comics, Filipino culture, Filipino food, martial arts, and some of the Filipino influences hiding in plain sight throughout Hollywood. We talk about San Diego Comic-Con, Artist Alley, independent artists, community events, and Aaron's work creating opportunities for creators who can't necessarily get into Comic-Con itself. We also discuss the Filipino Creator Mini-Con, community Drink and Draw events, open mics, and the importance of partnering with Filipino-owned businesses. As fellow podcasters, we get into the realities of building an audience in the age of algorithms. Aaron shares his philosophy that podcasting is ultimately about human connection rather than chasing numbers, along with his advice for creators trying to build genuine relationships with potential guests and collaborators. We also discuss Aaron's Filipino folklore and mythology coloring book Kickstarter, which brings together Filipino American artists and gives creators another opportunity to showcase their work. And because this is Never Seen It, we can't resist getting into movies. We talk about Filipino representation in films like Starship Troopers and Game of Death, Bruce Lee and Filipino martial arts, Asian cinema's influence on Hollywood, foreign films like Hero, and the movies we wish more people would discover. Finally, we tackle one of the biggest issues facing artists and creators right now: artificial intelligence. We discuss AI-generated art, creative ownership, compensation, automation, the economics of AI, and whether technology should be augmenting human creativity rather than replacing it. It's a wide-ranging conversation about movies, comics, conventions, podcasting, Filipino American representation, independent creators, community building, and what it means to create something simply because you believe it deserves to exist. FilAm Creator Con is scheduled for September 19 in San Diego and is free and open to the public. Aaron also shares information about volunteering, sponsorships, the convention, and the Filipino folklore and mythology coloring book Kickstarter. Some helpful links:   FilAm CreatorCon (nonprofit)   Filam CreatorCon 2026 (convention event page)   Filipino Folklore and Mythology Coloring book – Kickstarter page

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  Episode #101

  Never Seen It Podcast #101 — Spider-Man Brand New Day (2026)

  Sep 1, 20261h 51m

  In this episode of the Never Seen It Podcast , we dive deep into Spider-Man: Brand New Day , the latest chapter in Tom Holland’s journey as Peter Parker. We discuss why this version of Spider-Man feels more emotionally mature than ever, with Peter forced to navigate a world where the people closest to him no longer remember who he is. We explore the movie’s themes of loneliness, isolation, identity, and growing up, while also breaking down how Spider-Man: Brand New Day balances its emotional storytelling with big superhero action. We also debate where Tom Holland ranks among the live-action Spider-Men , comparing his performance to Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield . Is Holland becoming the definitive modern Spider-Man? And does Brand New Day showcase the strongest and most seasoned version of his Peter Parker yet? Of course, we get into the movie’s stacked supporting cast, including Zendaya , John Bernthal’s Punisher , Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk , and Sadie Sink’s Jean Grey . We discuss Jean Grey’s role in the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe, what her introduction could mean for the future of the X-Men, and how Brand New Day may connect to the road ahead for Marvel, including Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars . We also talk about the movie’s street-level approach to Spider-Man, the appearances of villains like Tombstone and Scorpion , the comic book references hidden throughout the action, and the surprising influence of the Spider-Man video games on the movie’s visuals and fight scenes. Plus, we go off on plenty of classic Never Seen It tangents involving Hulk movies, the Punisher, superhero recasting, Marvel fatigue, Mortal Kombat confusion, and why maybe the problem isn’t superhero fatigue at all... maybe we’re just tired of bad superhero movies. Is Spider-Man: Brand New Day the fresh start Marvel needed? Does Tom Holland deliver his best Spider-Man performance yet? And has this movie actually reignited our excitement for the future of the MCU? Listen now and join the conversation!

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