Harsh Language Podcast

Author: Harsh Language

The Harsh Language Podcast is a weekly show where Dan, Dusty, and Marvin discuss the latest movies, TV shows, and pop culture news. Each episode focuses on a newly released film, often from streaming platforms. Once a month, Dusty and Dan pick a classic movie Marvin should have seen but hasnt. With humorous takes on cinema, nerd culture, and must-watch films, this podcast is perfect for movie lovers and pop culture enthusiasts.
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157. Stand By Me
Episode 157
Wednesday, 24 December, 2025

This week on episode #157 of The Harsh Language Podcast, it's Marvin's first time watching Stand By Me, a film that has been misremembered for forty years as a warm, nostalgic hug. In our review, we dig into how it is actually the best coming-of-age story ever told, but not for the reasons people seem to remember.We also discuss why IT: Welcome To Derry was way better than expected, the debate over whether Pluribus is boring or if we’ve just lost our attention spans, Paramount’s refusal to back down, Netflix’s new plan for exclusive theaters, and whether anyone is actually excited for Avengers: Doomsday.📌 Chapters 00:00 - Welcome To Derry Was WAY Better Than Expected 15:40 - Is Pluribus Boring or Have We Lost Our Attention Spans? 33:55 - Paramount Isn't Backing Down Yet 36:20 - Netflix's Plan For Exclusive Theatres 43:14 - Is Anyone Actually Excited For Avengers Doomsday? 53:50 - Rob Reiner's Amazing Legacy57:00 - Stand By Me Review🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one!💬 Do you see Stand By Me as a nostalgic adventure, or a tragedy about the loss of innocence?🎙️ Listen on your favorite podcast platform: http://bit.ly/4im0Jaq🌐 Connect with us: https://harshlanguage.tv/