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BFG Podcast #123: Taylor Swift, the Talking Heads, 'The Morning Show,' and Season 2 of 'Loki'

2023/10/18
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This week's BFG Podcast is a nutrient-rich stew of content, sure to appeal to young and old alike.Nothing could be more relevant than the opinions of two middle-aged men regarding Taylor Swift. Stephen Garrett actually saw the Taylor Swift "Eras" concert movie, and while he admires the music and the songwriting, found the stagecraft to be a little managed and almost cold, while acknowledging that this is a generation-defining event. BFG editor Neal Pollack is far too cheap to pay the $19.89 ticket, but he did see the reissue of 'Stop Making Sense,' the Talking Heads concert movie from 1984. Now that is old-guy musicianship that both he and Stephen can get behind, and they cleverly compare and contrast the two productions, made nearly 40 years apart.Omar Gallaga stops by to talk about the "bonkers" Apple+ drama 'The Morning Show,' loaded with excellent actors but burdened by stark-bonkers writing. It's a juicy, soapy hate watch that tries to be relevant, but really the main attraction is a steamy Jon Hamm/Jennifer Aniston sex scene. Few people have thought about 'The Morning Show' as much as Omar, and his knowledge is full on display in this week's show.BFG contributor Scott Gold comes to the microphone to complain with Neal about season 2 of 'Loki,' which, despite a delightful rapport between Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson, seems to have mired itself in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's over-plotting problem. Neal and Scott agree on that, though have a small dispute over the usefulness of Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan, who plays a funny character that seems to exist only to serve up dire exposition about the ending of the known universe. We know, we know. The known universe is ending. But I bet we'll make it through.Enjoy the show!