The Freshman Fifteen

By: Jeremy Bear and Daniel Long
  • Summary

  • The Freshman Fifteen is a film discussion podcast in which, each season, we highlight the freshman films of fifteen notable directors.
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Episodes
  • Bonus: Jeff Jensen's Holdovers Essay
    Mar 10 2024

    In a bonus discussion cut from our 2024 Oscars Special, Jeff Jensen reads a prepared essay comparing Alexander Payne's nominated film The Holdovers to the 1970s films that inspired it.

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    11 mins
  • Special Episode: OSCARS 2024 (with Jeff Jensen)
    Mar 4 2024

    In the 2024 edition of the Freshman Fifteen Oscar Specials, Jeremy and Daniel are once again joined by Jeff Jensen for a spoiler-free discussion of the year's Best Picture nominees. Following a lengthy deep-dive into the 10 films in question, the three hosts submit their personal ranking of each film nominated, from least to most deserving of the ultimate prize.

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    2 hrs and 58 mins
  • Episode 36: Adam McKay's ANCHORMAN
    Oct 15 2023

    F15 is back with our SECOND October episode and the final entry in our comedy block. This time, we turn our focus to SNL alumn and Academy Award winner Adam McKay and his 2004 freshman film, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. Daniel muses on the parallels between an artist's approach to making art and their approach to living life, while Jeremy reveals both the right and the wrong way to direct actors. Also, how are legendary characters created?

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    1 hr and 15 mins

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