Jon and Greg have seen a lot of movies. But can they really call themselves "snobs"? Despite their film bona fides and their pop culture prowess, there are many obvious blind spots that need to be filled. So follow along with Jon and Greg as they reexamine the supposed "classics" and expose themselves to more arthouse fare.
Episodes
Wednesday Nov 02, 2016
6 - The Sting
Wednesday Nov 02, 2016
Wednesday Nov 02, 2016
Fire up the player piano, because we're looking at The Sting this week. And believe us, because this podcast isn't some kind of long con. We promise. We wouldn't grift you like that. There's not enough money in podcasting anyway. Email us at aspiringsnob@gmail.com for comments and recommendations, and follow us on Twitter @aspiringsnobs for updates.
Monday Oct 31, 2016
BONUS - Halloween Spooktacular
Monday Oct 31, 2016
Monday Oct 31, 2016
By now you're probably sick of Halloween "Spooktaculars", but allow us to throw another on the pile! Jon and Greg discuss their favorite scary fare, and what they like to watch to get them into the holiday spirit.
Wednesday Oct 26, 2016
5 - Almost Famous
Wednesday Oct 26, 2016
Wednesday Oct 26, 2016
So guys...what do you love most...about the podcast? Is it our HOT TAKES on the supposed "classics"? Well prepare to have your minds blown by Jon and Greg casting aspersions on all of classic rock with this week's film, Almost Famous. Listen to it with candles lit and the lights off.
Wednesday Oct 19, 2016
4 - Goodfellas
Wednesday Oct 19, 2016
Wednesday Oct 19, 2016
Don't judge Jon too harshly; he's caught enough bits and pieces of Goodfellas on cable. But this is the first time he's seen the whole thing, uninterrupted or without looking like a freakin' jerk. Does he think of it as highly as Greg does? Find out how unlikely that is.
Wednesday Oct 05, 2016
3 - The Thin Blue Line
Wednesday Oct 05, 2016
Wednesday Oct 05, 2016
This is unprecedented, as we tackle our first documentary on Aspiring Snobs. We are talking about the grand daddy of true crime / advocacy docs, The Thin Blue Line. You whipper snappers put down your Jinxes and your O.J.: Made in Americas and see where it really all started.
Wednesday Sep 28, 2016
2 - The Warriors
Wednesday Sep 28, 2016
Wednesday Sep 28, 2016
This week, Jon and Greg argue over The Warriors, the 1979 film that revealed a, let's say, more colorful depiction of New York gang life. Which brother found it more enjoyable. Will they ever agree on anything? CAN YOU DIG IT?
Wednesday Sep 21, 2016
1 - Full Metal Jacket
Wednesday Sep 21, 2016
Wednesday Sep 21, 2016
In this episode, we explore Stanley Kubrick's 1987 film, Full Metal Jacket, which Jon has never seen and is one of Greg's favorite movies. Will Jon feel the same way? Given how often they agree, I rather doubt it.