Episodes

  • A tenderhearted story about Loneliness
    Jun 15 2026

    The pod is back after one week off to talk about Marty--the 1955 Best Picture. And as a special guest we were glad to have Marty Gehres back at the dinner table to discuss the movie. All at the table liked this movie and the conversation was one of the more thoughtful ones!

    Plus, Nan's lasagna is declared redeemed tonight as dinner consists of Italian food and Pabst Blue Ribbon. So, open a can and listen to the gang discuss this tenderhearted film.

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • On the Waterfront has Class
    Jun 1 2026

    On this beautiful May evening, the gang welcomes special guests Tom and Kate Archdeacon to discuss 1954 best picture On the Waterfront. There wasn't much disagreement this week on how great this movie performed. Brando's performance was spectacular as were many other actor's efforts in this worthy film. A summer meal of hot dogs and cheeseburgers was yummy but the company made the evening delightful. Grab a seat and join for a listen.

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • From Here to Wroe Avenue
    May 25 2026

    Tonight on Dinner with Dan, the gang has a Hawaiian Feast made by Kate to celebrate From Here to Eternity. From roasted pork to pineapple upside down cake to spam as an appetizer--we never seem to let a theme go to waste on Sunday evening.

    Poor Dan has to defend the movie again under some scrutiny from his dinner guests. But all enjoyed discussing 1953's Best Picture From Here to Eternity. We hope you will join us.

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Under the Big Top
    May 11 2026

    The Gang celebrated Mother's Day together by eating circus food and discussing 1952 Best Picture winner the Greatest Show on Earth. While Dan loved the movie the rest of the table had some choice words about this three ring circus! So grab some popcorn, sit back and listen to your friends enjoy each other's company talk about clowns, elephants and if there is anything redeemable about Charlton Heston!

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • An American in Paris is S'Wonderful
    May 4 2026

    We come in all color with the 1951 Best Picture An American In Paris. The gang enjoys a yummy French meal while discussing Gershwin's musical. Dan regales us with some great movie history and everyone seems to agree this movie did new things we had yet to see in film.

    Before the show, Sam and Diya even get to take a ride up Dan's new elevator--something we hope makes Dan's life on Wroe much easier.

    So, pull up a glass of nice French wine and join in on the discussion, because Paris is always a good idea.

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Fasten your seatbelts...I am ready for my close up!?
    Apr 27 2026

    As spring settles into Wroe Avenue, the gang really enjoyed talking about the 1950 best picture All About Eve. There was great acting with a terrific story--and most of the table had not seen this Academy Award winning picture. Many at the table were ready to fight for Sunset Boulevard's honor--but that was before they watched Bette Davis as Margo Channing. A great movie and excellent conversation tonight on Dinner with Dan. Pull up a chair and join us!

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Is American Politics still the same as All The King's Men?
    Apr 20 2026

    The Gang enjoyed some gumbo and enjoyed discussing the political rise to power saga of 1949 Best Picture All the King's Men. Dan thoroughly enjoyed this picture that is loosely adapted on Louisiana's Huey Long--even though no one will publicly say that is what it is based on. Some of the table question the cinematic value to this picture, but none can disagree that we all weren't thoroughly entertained. After all, with a table of politicians and recovering politicos, would you expect anything less?

    Pull up a seat, had a bowl of gumbo and enjoy!

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • To Watch or Not to Watch Hamlet, it is really no question.
    Apr 13 2026

    We all did our best to get through Hamlet--and we all did it! But what a chore. Luckily we had each other's good company to discuss the 21st Oscar winning best picture 1948's Hamlet. Sir Laurence Olivier does it all and something is rotten in the State of Denmark and in this show. We discuss.

    Kate makes some great hamburgers and we enjoy a yummy spring cookout as we hear about Diya's prom and all of our past proms as well. It is good to know that Dan was almost a delinquent due to his prom antics.

    We hope you enjoy our time at the dinner table--even if we did watch Hamlet!

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    1 hr and 31 mins