• A LIVING GUEST: What's With All The Comics, Bradford?
    Aug 12 2024
    If you’re still sniffing around the internet for a look into Film Rant—minus all that time-sensitive drivel—you’ve hit the jackpot. Not only will you cram your brain casket with knowledge about local Alaskan films, but you'll also pick up some tips on overcoming failure and how not to be such a GD loser. Dean and Chris welcome local Alaskan filmmaker and actor Bradford James Jackson to the podcast. He’s bringing his award-winning laugh track and genuine positive attitude to make sure you're pumped the fuck up for your entire day. If you’ve got the time, Bradford’s got the answers you’re looking for on this episode of Why I’m A Failure! XO
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • 25-Minute Teaser Featuring Alaskan Filmmaker Bradford James Jackson
    Aug 2 2024

    Okay, so this is a tiny taste of the hour-long conversation we had with Bradford a couple of weeks ago. Most of the information pertaining to Film Rant 2024 is time-sensitive, so we wanted to be sure to lob it at your noggin before the sun comes up.

    SUBMIT YOUR FILM TO: submissions@filmrantalaska.com

    Film Rant 2024 will be held at The Williwaw Social in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 17th from 6 PM to 10 PM.

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    25 mins
  • A LIVING GUEST: You Livin' That Van Life, John?
    Jul 21 2024

    There's a new procrastinator in town, and he's got a truckload of unopened Amazon boxes to prove it. This episode's guest is a man who dreams of sleeping in a hammock inside his vehicle and fantasizes about time traveling to a future where he has a shitload of money. If you've ever been into demons and pondered the woes of being a vampire who’s sick of blood and tired of ripping people apart, you'll easily relate to John.

    John juggles multiple projects, spews thousands of great ideas, and flaunts numerous tattoos. Fun fact: a lifetime ago, he was a tattoo artist in Sacramento, California.

    Dean and Chris, with their latest failing friend, dive into peculiar sleeping habits, the highs and lows of movies, whether changing their endings would make them better, and the art of ignoring your neighbors. Amidst this audible chaos, they also dive into a lively discussion about the pros and cons of AI invading our lives—a topic that blankets every episode lately but always offers a fresh perspective.

    INCLUDES LOGLINES FOR: "Embers in the Shadow of the Rain" and "The Nightly Kicking of a Trashcan on Fire"

    PLUS; OUR LIVING GUEST'S LOGLINE: "Echoes Lost"

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • THE FIVE ORIGINAL LIVING GUESTS: A Clip Show
    May 13 2024

    [S02E08] The fact that Dean and Chris have produced as many episodes as they have must mean something, no? The fact that they've been successful in conning five different guests to join them on their podcast must mean they are no longer failures, right?

    Well, take a listen before answering the questions and I think you'll agree they've got a long way to go before they are considered anything more than failures.

    LOGLINES INCLUDE: "Book Crooks" and "Hell On Girth"

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • A LIVING GUEST: You Want The Suit, Berick?
    Apr 28 2024

    [S02E07]

    What the hell is a Berick, you ask? Well, with a Berick, you'll find yourself enjoying a crazy ride through a myriad of topics. From the intricate world of diabetes to the eyebrow-raising concept of feasting on placenta... or was it the pancreas? With a Berick, you'll delve into the complexities of stem cells, ponder the breakneck speed of artificial intelligence, and even contemplate your least favorite dog breed.

    Amidst this delightful chaos, Dean and Chris finally get around to introducing their living guest, Berick Cook. Oh shit! That's what a Berick is! Berick shares his fascinating journey of landing his dream job and dishes out some behind-the-scenes tidbits from the making of the movie "Proper Binge." It's a conversation filled with infectious laughter, ridiculous theories, genuine insights, and outright absurdity. In other words, it's another episode of "Why I'm A Failure." INCLUDES LOGLINES FOR: "The Hose Makes The Man" and "Trial By Toxins"

    PLUS; OUR LIVING GUEST'S LOGLINE: "The Corner Of The Sphere"



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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • A LIVING GUEST: "Why Don't You Talk Normal, Athena?"
    Mar 31 2024

    [S02E06]

    Until today, 'Why I'm A Failure' has never had the privilege of featuring a female guest. Athena is here to shake things up with her stories of trains, dreams, and downward-facing dogs. Armed with her positive vibes, rose-colored glasses, and infectious laugh, she's sure to be a breath of fresh air for your ears. But hold on – while Athena brings the sunshine, Chris's armpits threaten to rain on our parade with some unexpected dampness. And as if that weren't enough, Dean's got a few hygiene habits that, well – brace yourselves for more than a few TMI moments. Grab your yoga mat and your painkillers and join Dean and Chris in welcoming their fabulous, living guest, Athena, to 'Why I'm A Failure.' INCLUDES LOGLINES FOR: "Cyburbia" and "Wrestling with the Past" PLUS; OUR LIVING GUEST'S LOGLINE: "Mo Bunny, Mo Problems"


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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Is It Still A Joke If No One Laughs?
    Mar 17 2024

    [S02E05]

    In this introspective episode of "Why I'm A Failure," Dean and Chris take a deep dive into their own psyche, reflecting on the tone of the previous installment. They ponder whether they have a knack for masking serious matters with humor – a defense mechanism, perhaps? Are they guilty of burying their true emotions beneath layers of laughter? The duo also explores the notion of being perpetual people-pleasers. Is it time to flex their "no" muscles and set some boundaries when it comes to fulfilling favors? INCLUDES LOGLINES FOR: "Our Last Summer" & "A Swice Of Wife".

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    1 hr
  • A LIVING GUEST: "Where've You Been, Mike?"
    Mar 4 2024

    [S02E04]

    Dean and Chris open their door to their third guest, the Dillionaire. But Michael B. Dillon isn't your ordinary living guest – he's on a unique journey of self-discovery, documenting his failures via video. What prompted this fascinating idea, you ask? Well, it all stems from his most recent failure – and let's just say, it's a real doozy, but a fairly common one. While this episode might have a more serious tone in spots, rest assured there are still a few laughs to be had along the way.

    INCLUDES LOGLINES FOR: "Eon" and "Chalk Line Targets" PLUS; OUR LIVING GUEST'S LOGLINE: "A Century Of Dying"


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    1 hr and 23 mins