A Pop Culture Podcast for The People, created and hosted by two enthusiastic, longtime friends. Must Go Faster sifts through the noise to give you reviews, recommendations, rankings, deep dives and spirited banter on movies, music, TV and beyond. Our new mini-series THE CHRIS NOLAN CHRONICLES is out now.
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The Chris Nolan Chronicles Part VI: ‘Tenet’ Talk, Nolan vs. Streaming + Debating His Long Term Legacy
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In the final chapter of The Chris Nolan Chronicles, Ben and Rob discuss Nolan’s devotion to the movie theater experience (1:50), and how that’s collided with the news surrounding Warner Bros. decision to release their upcoming films on streaming. The two then review Nolan’s newest movie ’Tenet’ (24:30), where they rehash how they saw it in a pandem…
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The Chris Nolan Chronicles Part V: Exploring ‘Interstellar,’ Saluting ‘Dunkirk’ + the Impact of Emma Thomas
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In Part V of The Chris Nolan Chronicles, Ben and Rob launch into ‘Interstellar’ (2:15), Nolan’s sci-fi epic starring Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway. They tackle the ensemble cast (MURPH!), its most dazzling space sequences, the film’s enchanting score and why it has Nolan’s ultimate WTF ending. The two then pay tribute to Emma Thomas (53:00)…
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The Chris Nolan Chronicles Part IV: ‘Inception,’ Top 5 Nolan Trailers, ‘The Dark Knight Rises,’ His Best Practical Effects + More
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In Part IV of The Chris Nolan Chronicles, Ben and Rob look at how the director builds massive hype for his movies through innovative, viral marketing (2:00). They rank their Top 5 Nolan trailers of all time (11:00), discussing what makes each special and chill inducing. The two then go in a dream within a dream to analyze ‘Inception’ (28:00), cover…
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The Chris Nolan Chronicles Part III: ‘The Dark Knight,’ ‘Batman Begins’ + How Nolan Changed the Blockbuster Game
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In Part III of The Chris Nolan Chronicles, Ben and Rob investigate Nolan’s turn into becoming franchise filmmaker extraordinaire. The two weigh in on Batman Begins [10:00], discussing Nolan’s vision for Gotham City, behind the scenes nuggets and what made it radically different than Batman movies of the past. They then analyze his (flawed) masterpi…
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The Chris Nolan Chronicles Part II: Revisiting ‘The Prestige’ & ‘Insomnia.’ Plus Nolan’s Biggest Casting Decisions, Studio Love + More
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In Part II of The Chris Nolan Chronicles, Ben and Rob look back on some of the most interesting casting decisions of Nolan’s career [2:15], discussing their impact and why certain actors gravitate towards his projects. The two then consider the longstanding relationship between Nolan and Warner Bros. studios [20:30], and how their partnership becam…
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The Chris Nolan Chronicles Part I: Nolan’s Origins, His ‘Memento’ Breakthrough, Storytelling Styles + More
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AND HERE.. WE.. GO. In Part I of The Chris Nolan Chronicles, Ben and Rob set the stage by digging into the director's origins as an aspiring young lad, including a look at his ‘Doodlebug’ short [6:00]. The two then examine Nolan’s 1998 debut, the neo-noir ‘Following’ [17:00], discussing how it was made on an insanely low budget, the early flashes o…
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The Quarantine Queue: What to Consume While You Stay the F Home
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In episode 45 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob open up with a few reflections on the COVID-19 pandemic (1:00) and how its altered daily life before getting into some of the shows, movies, books and music they’ve been digging so far in quarantine (10:45). The two then each recommend a pair of movies to watch in the genres of Comedy, Drama, Horror, Act…
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Best Movies of 2019: Our Top 10 Films of the Year
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Let’s Get Emotional Over the Washington Nationals Winning the World Series
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In episode 42 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob celebrate their hometown Washington Nationals winning the 2019 World Series. They run through the emotional rollercoaster of the team’s October playoff run, their chemistry, the craziest in-game moments, player tributes and so much more.
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Every New Movie to Feast on This Fall: 'Joker,' 'El Camino,' 'The Irishman,' 'Uncut Gems,' + More
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In episode 41 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob look ahead to an enticing-as-hell slate of upcoming movies, previewing ‘Joker’ (10:00), ‘El Camino’ (18:00), ‘Parasite’ (24:00), ‘The Lighthouse’ (27:00), ‘Jojo Rabbit’ (31:30), ’Waves’ (35:00), ’Motherless Brooklyn’ (37:00), ’Doctor Sleep’ (39:00), ’Honey Boy’ (44:00), ’Ford v Ferrari’ (47:00), ’Knives …
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Praising ’Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood’ & ‘Mindhunter’ S2. Plus 'Hard Knocks,’ Bon Iver, Disney + More
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In episode 40 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob go all in on Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood’ (3:30) and the return of David Fincher’s ‘Mindhunter’ (32:00). The two then give rapid takes on the new Bon Iver LP, ‘Succession’ S2, ‘Hard Knocks,’ ‘The Farewell,’ ‘American Factory,’ ‘Chronicles: Volume One’ by Bob Dylan,’ the trailers f…
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Fat Thor Forever: Reviewing ‘Avengers: Endgame’
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In episode 38 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob assemble to review ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ breaking down its achievements, best character moments, use of humor, the in-theater experience, that explosive final hour and more. *SPOILERS BEWARE*
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Clenching Scissors: A Review of Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’
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In episode 37 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob dissect ‘Us,’ the new thriller from Jordan Peele. The two unpack its details and share their insights on the performances, favorite scenes, plot twists, symbolism, influences, fan theories and much more. *SPOILERS BEWARE*
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Oscars Preview 2019: Every Take You Need
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In episode 35 of Must Go Faster, Ben goes solo to give you all the takes on this Sunday’s 91st Academy Awards. He dissects every major category, predicting who will win, who should win and pontificates on some of the nomination travesties.
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Best Movies of 2018: Our Top 10 Films of the Year
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In episode 34 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob break down their top 10 movies of 2018, meticulously picking favorites across genres such as action, horror, heist, documentary, animated, and environmental doom drama. It’s the longest episode in MGF history - for good reason. Dive in.
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Best TV of 2018: Our Top Performances, Seasons, Scenes, Pleasures + More
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In episode 32 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob emerge from their extended hiatus by tackling the year in TV. The two pick their breakthrough performance of the year, best scene, guilty pleasures and much more. Expect banter on ‘Succession,’ ‘Homecoming,’ ‘Bodyguard,' ‘Atlanta,’ ‘Barry,' ‘Billions,’ and yes - even The OC (and beyond).…
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MISSION: IMPODSSIBLE - A Career Dissection of Tom Cruise
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In episode 31 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob unpack the legendary movie career of Tom Cruise by covering his key trademarks - the stunts, the charisma, the running, the hair etc. They then dive into his filmography, hitting on 'Rain Man,’ ’Top Gun,' 'A Few Good Men,’ 'Mission: Impossible,’ 'Jerry McGuire,' 'Eyes Wide Shut,' 'Minority Report,' 'War …
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Top 5 Pixar Movies, True Crime on Netflix, Celebrating the Caps Stanley Cup + More
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In episode 30 of Must Go Faster, Rob kicks things off with a review of ‘Incredibles 2’ (1:00) before they each run down their top 5 favorite Pixar movies (13:30), featuring 'Toy Story,' 'WALL-E' and 'Ratatouille.’ The two also recommend a pair of new true crime docs on Netflix, first with the ‘The Staircase’ (38:00) followed by 'Evil Genius’ (42:00…
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Paying Tribute to Anthony Bourdain, Reviewing ‘Hereditary,' Dissecting ‘Kids See Ghosts' + More
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In episode 29 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob pay respect to the life of the one and only Anthony Bourdain (1:00), discussing his legacy and what made him so special. The two then review the terrifying new horror flick ‘Hereditary’ (13:00) before hitting on a a trio of new hip-hop releases, feat. the Beyoncé + Jay Z duet ‘Everything Is Love’ (34:00 …
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Pusha T vs. Drake, Reviewing ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story,’ A$AP Rocky + Ben’s 'Hamilton' Experience
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In episode 28 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob dive into the precision of Pusha T (0:45), reviewing his new record ‘Daytona’ and going deep on his trademark sound + his personal beef with Drake (12:00). The two then talk the experimental new disc ‘Testing’ from A$AP Rocky (20:00). Next, they cross into cinema and discuss ‘Solo: A Story Wars Story’ (2…
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Donald Glover’s Dominance, ‘Infinity War’ Review, J. Cole’s ‘KOD’ + Recommending ‘Killing Eve’
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In episode 27 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob address the cultural dominance of Donald Glover in 2018 (0:30), including the new Childish Gambino song and video for 'This Is America,' his SNL hosting gig, 'Atlanta' and upcoming turn in 'Solo: A Star Wars Story.' The two then review J. Cole’s impressive new record, ‘KOD’ (19:00) before sharing their s…
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New Records from Cardi B & Jack White, Reviewing ‘A Quiet Place,’ ‘Andre the Giant' + More
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In episode 26 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob go in on Cardi B’s major label debut ‘Invasion of Privacy' (1:30), tackle the overstuffed new record from Jack White (17:30), and talk about the sweet southern vibes in Kacey Musgrave’s ‘Golden Hour’ (25:15). They then switch lanes to cinema, dissecting the tension packed ‘A Quiet Place,’ (30:15) and its…
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Culture Catch-up: Talking ‘Atlanta,’ ‘Barry,’ Hyping ‘A Quiet Place,' The Joys of MoviePass + More
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In episode 25 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob are back, catching up on their culture consumption over the last month. They first hash out Bill Hader’s new HBO show ‘Barry’ (2:00), Rob endorses ‘High Maintenance' (10:00) and the two finally talk Donald Glover’s ‘Atlanta’ (15:00). They then hit Netflix: Rob quickly reviews ‘Collateral’ (25:00), before…
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Oscars Preview: Analyzing, Predicting + Mispronouncing
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In episode 24 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob preview the 90th Academy Awards, breaking down every major category by contemplating who and what should win, will win, was snubbed, the legacies at stake + much more.
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A Trip to Wakanda: Black Panther Movie + Album Reactions
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In episode 23 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob react to seeing Black Panther (0:30), talking about its themes, the cast, the hype, the James Bond-like elements and share tales of disrespectful theater goers. The two then review the Kendrick curated Black Panther The Album (30:45), hitting on their favorite songs, including the power of “X” - the firs…
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Best Movies of 2017: Our Top 10 of the Year
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In episode 21 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob go deep on 2017’s best movies by ranking their personal top 10 of the year. What moved, thrilled, intrigued, delighted and/or left the two men in tears? Find out as they discuss their favorite films in genres ranging from comedy, horror, documentary, drama, action and... gothic romance?…
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Best TV of 2017: Our Top 5 Seasons & Episodes of the Year
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In episode 19 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob celebrate the year in Peak TV. Rob gives his Top 5 seasons of 2017 (2:30), Ben shares his Top 5 episodes (20:00), and the two consider which streaming service won the year (50:00), what disappointed, and the next shows on their to-watch lists.
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HANKSgiving: A Career Dissection of Tom Hanks
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In episode 18 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob explore the expansive career of American icon/actor/charmer, Tom Hanks. The two examine what makes him so special, his accolades, exchange trivia and more. They then run through his complete filmography, including hits like Big, Apollo 13, Toy Story, Saving Private Ryan, You’ve Got Mail and Castaway.…
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In episode 17 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob dissect all things 'Stranger Things 2,' give out superlatives including Best Performance, Best 80s Reference, Scariest Moment and Favorite Scene and look ahead to Season 3.
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Top 5 October Mood Movies, Vinyl Record Talk, ‘Mindhunter,’ ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ & More
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In episode 16 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob get in the Halloween spirit by running down their Top 5 October Mood Movies (1:01) before getting into their mutual love for Netflix’s serial killer drama ‘Mindhunter’ (24:08). Rob then praises the new cartoon comedy ‘Big Mouth’ (35:02) and the two express disappointment over the latest season of ‘Curb Y…
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Reviewing ‘It' & ‘Mother!’ Plus ‘The Deuce,’ Action Bronson, ‘The Disaster Artist’ & More
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In episode 15 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob deep dive review ‘It’ (1:04), discussing the Pennywise performance, chemistry of the kids and why it made so much money. The two then break down the polarizing new movie ‘Mother!’ (24:33) before hitting on David Simon’s ‘Deuce’ (42:01) and ‘Room 104’ from the Duplass Brothers. They wrap up by recommendin…
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‘Game of Thrones’ S7 Recap: The Good, The Bad & The Lack of F’ing Direwolves
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In episode 14 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob talk all things ‘Game of Thrones’ season 7 (3:18), including what went right, what went wrong, the chill inducing moments and ponder why the hell Ed Sheeran was involved. The two then make predictions for the final season (22:52) and explore a few of the show's more bizarre theories.…
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Culture Catch-up: 'True Detective' S3, LCD Soundsystem, ‘Ozark,’ ‘The Defiant Ones,’ & More
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In episode 13 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob return from their brief hiatus by hitting on what they’ve been consuming in the last month, like the latest ‘True Detective’ news (2:35), and the buzz of ‘IT’ (5:22) and Stranger Things S2 (10:30). Also, new albums from LCD Soundsystem (14:02), The War on Drugs (17:48) and Brand New (20:17), Ben’s live K…
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Top 5 ‘Game of Thrones’ Deaths and ‘Dunkirk’ Review
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In episode 12 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob discuss HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ (0:29) and break down the Top 5 Deaths in the show’s morbid history (10:45), including the Most Shocking (17:51), Most Gruesome (30:06), and Most Satisfying (37:10). Then, the two review Christopher Nolan’s new high flying WWII flick, ‘Dunkirk’ (46:37).…
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Jay-Z’s ‘4:44,' ‘Baby Driver’ Review, Summer Movie Buzz, Young Thug, Vince Staples & More
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In this episode of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob give takes on a batch of new hip-hop records, including Jay-Z's ‘4:44’ (0:32), ‘Boomiverse’ from Big Boi (9:18), Raekwon’s ’The Wild' (13:32), Young Thug’s ‘Beautiful Thugger Girls’ (17:46), Vince Staples on ‘Big Fish Theory’ (23:16). They then switch gears to Hollywood with a full review of ‘Baby Driv…
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New Radiohead, ‘Master of None’ S2, Bleachers, a Hater's Guide to 'Alien: Covenant’ & More
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In episode 10 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob kick things off with some ‘Where’s Yo Head At?’, recommending the new Radiohead crooner ‘I Promise’ (2:03), the volcano doc ‘Into The Inferno’ (7:18), last year’s college comedy ‘Everybody Wants Some!!’ (11:04), the Springsteen influenced new album from ‘Bleachers’ (14:18), the upcoming heist movie ‘Loga…
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Top 5 Movie Moms, S-Town, Paramore & Introducing ‘Where’s Yo Head At?’
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In this episode of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob introduce their first reoccurring segment, ‘Where’s Yo Head At’, by recommending you check out YouTube video reactions by ‘Big Quint’ (2:58), the breezy new record from Paramore (5:22), an insightful Bill Simmons Podcast with Aziz Ansari (7:17), the delightful ‘Great British Bake Off’ (12:55), and the …
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Spring TV - 'Master of None,' ’Silicon Valley,' ‘Fargo,' ’Twin Peaks,' ’The Leftovers’ & More
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In this TV centric episode of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob touch on several essential shows of the Peak TV era, and give you reasons to check out each. The two talk about the technical skill in ‘Fargo’ (2:38), the “crappy cult” in ‘The Leftovers’ (14:19), the startup hilarity of ‘Silicon Valley’ (20:55), the substance in ‘Last Week Tonight’ (27:15),…
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10 Movies To Look Forward To, ‘Big Little Lies,' ‘Five Came Back’ & Shia Sells 1 Ticket
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In this episode of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob run down their 10 most anticipated movies for the rest of 2017 (0:50), including 'Baby Driver’ (7:08), Dunkirk (15:40), IT (21:19), PTA’s new project (30:18) and Star Wars: The Last Jedi (34:19). Then, Rob gives his elevator pitch for HBO’s ‘Big Little Lies’ (37:14) and the two discuss the importance o…
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Dave Chappelle’s Comeback, Kendrick Lamar, Spoon & the Pros/Cons of Rotten Tomatoes
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In episode 5 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob marvel over the consistency of Spoon and their new record ‘Hot Thoughts’ (0:40). They then touch on Kendrick Lamar’s vicious, beat switching new single and impending album (9:45). The two also break down Dave Chappelle’s new standup specials on Netflix (16:48), his unique career arc, strange lack of buzz …
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New Frank Ocean, 'Logan' Review, 'Kong,' State of Movie Releases & Kanye/NASA Rumors
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In episode 4 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob weigh in on 'Chanel', the smooth new track from Frank Ocean (0:35). They then theorize over the mysterious Kanye West + NASA rumors (5:55) and do a deep dive on the R-Rated glory of ‘Logan’ (11:24) and Hugh Jackman's grand performance (23:58). Rob also gives his 2 cents on the "popcorn jam fest" that is ‘…
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Lorde, 'Sing Street' & Top 5 Concert Experiences
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In this music centric episode of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob breakdown the return of Lorde and her new single ‘Green Light’ (1:08). They then recommend the feel good, coming of age dramedy ‘Sing Street’ (6:50). The two also discuss all the factors that go into the live music experience (15:11), and Rob shares his favorite DC venues (21:25) before e…
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Oscar Reactions, Bill Paxton, ‘Get Out,' TheMagiciPod.com & HBO’s ‘Crashing’
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In this episode of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob react to the most bizarre ending in Award Show history (1:36). They then move into discussing other Oscar highlights (13:18), including notable wins and Jimmy Kimmel’s solid job hosting. Ben and Rob also give their Oscar lowlights (21:52), such as Suicide Squad’s jarring win, Mel Gibson’s face and the …
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In this preview of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob introduce how they became friends, why they’re doing a Podcast, what you can expect from said Podcast, and why they named it after an obscure line from Jeff Goldblum.
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