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Piecing It Together Podcast

Piecing It Together Podcast
659 episodes   Last Updated: Jul 04, 25
A podcast about movies and the movies that inspired them. A good movie is the result of a large number of people both in front of and behind the camera combining to create a piece of art… But what about the movies that came before that inspired those filmmakers to make the movie? On Piecing It Together we figure out what the clear (and not so clear) influences were that make up the movies we love.

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On the 460th episode of Piecing It Together, Derrick Murray joins me to talk about Ballerina, the latest entry in the John Wick series. Ana De Armas leads this spin off that expands the world in some really fun ways. Puzzle pieces include Rogue One, Black Widow, Rumble In The Bronx and Hot Fuzz.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Ballerina and the movies we discuss!Written by Shay HattenDirected by Len WisemanStarring Ana De Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Norman Deedus, Ian McShane, Keanu ReevesLionsgateDerrick Murray is a film critic and writes for NerdbotCheck out Derrick’s work on Nerdbot at https://nerdbot.com/author/derrick-murray/And Follow Derrick on Twitter @DrokcomedyMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Shaking" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzm8s4nuqlAThe song at the end of the episode is "Destined For Greatness" a single that I released a couple years ago from a film about a ballerina.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenYou can also support the show by checking out our Dashery store to buy shirts and more featuring Piecing It Together logos, movie designs, and artwork for my various music projects at https://bydavidrosen.dashery.com/Share the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts,
On the 459th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas with Luella Chavez, Darlene Dalmaceda and Ali The Gran Finali to talk about M3GAN 2.0! The return of everyone's favorite sassy killer robot genre shifts and is a blast. Puzzle pieces include Terminator 2, Happy Death Day 2 U, Austin Powers and Scooby Doo.As always, SPOILER ALERT for M3GAN 2.0 and the movies we discuss!Written by Gerard Johnstone and Akela CooperDirected by Gerard JohnstonStarring Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Ivanna Sakhno, Jermaine ClementBlumehouse / UniversalDarlene Dalmaceda is a filmmaker and actress and owner of Lucky Bucks Productions.Follow Darlene on Instagram @luckybucksproductionsAli The Gran Finali is a filmmaker, actor, model, photographer and podcaster.Check out Ali’s work at https://www.thegranfinali.com/She also runs the Desert Waves Film Festival which you can check out at @desertwaves_filmfestivalLuella Chavez is an actress and comedian.Check out Luella’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@luellachavez365And Follow Luella on Twitter @luellachavezMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Shaking" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzm8s4nuqlAThe song at the end of the episode is from my new The Pup Pups album "Three Chords and the Pooch" which you can get YOUR pet on if you get your preorder in TODAY (June 30th)! https://thepuppups.bandcamp.comMake sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if
On this special episode, Jason Harris joins me again to talk about some upcoming movies. We use the usual puzzle pieces format on some trailers for movies that are coming out in July 2025. This month’s episode includes Jurassic World Rebirth, Heads Of State, The Old Guard 2, Madea's Destination Wedding, Smurfs, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Eddington, The Home, Happy Gilmore 2, Bambi: The Reckoning, Superman and The Fantastic Four: First Steps.I also shout out some listener provided puzzle pieces from movies we covered in the month of June including pieces from Josie DeMarco, Eric Langberg, Demetrius Sanders, William Riel, Jason from Binge Movies and Joe Black.Jason Harris is a writer and stand-up comedian (not just here in Las Vegas).Check out Jason Harris on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jasonharriscomedy/My latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Shaking" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzm8s4nuqlAThe song at the end of the episode is from my upcoming The Pup Pups album "Three Chords and the Pooch" which you can get your pet included on by preordering NOW at https://thepuppups.bandcamp.comMake sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenYou can also support the show by checking out our Dashery store to buy shirts and more featuring Piecing It Together logos, movie designs, and artwork for my various music projects at https://bydavidrosen.dashery.com/Share the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Goodpods,
On the 458th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Maya Cinemas in North Las Vegas with guests KL Martin, Kris West and Eric Mathis to talk about 28 Years Later, the long awaited zombie sequel from Danny Boyle and Alex Garland. Puzzle pieces include The Road, Ghost Of Mars, I Am Legend and The Wizard Of Oz.As always, SPOILER ALERT for 28 Years Later and the movies we discuss!Written by Alex GarlandDirected by Danny BoyleStarring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Alfie Williams, Jodie Comer, Jack O'Connell, Ralph FiennesColumbia PicturesKristopher West is a podcaster and filmmaker. He co-hosts the Reel Sick Podcast and Spiral Out Podcast.Check out the Reel Sick Podcast at https://www.reelsickpodcast.com/Check out the Spiral Out Podcast at https://www.spiraloutpodcast.com/Check out his latest film Apoptosis on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqfuLz4IlSMAnd Follow Reel Sick Podcast on Instagram @reelsickpodcastKL Martin is a writer-director-filmmaker from Las Vegas. He has directed nine shorts including “You Should Smile More” which is currently on a film festival run.Check out his work at https://linktr.ee/KEVINLMARTINFollow KL Martin on Twitter @Codename_LEONEric Mathis is a filmmaker whose latest “Infernal” was partially shot at my family’s record store Wax Trax RecordsCheck out Eric’s work at https://www.grimehousefilms.com/And Follow Eric’s company GrimeHouse Films on Instagram @grimehousefilmsMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Shaking" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzm8s4nuqlAThe song at the end of the episode is my latest single "Ruined Earth."Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at 
On the 457th episode of Piecing It Together, Jennifer Howell joins me to talk about Materialists. Celine Song's follow-up to the indie darling Past Lives stars Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans in a love triangle. Puzzle pieces include They Came Together, The Wedding Planner, Hitch and the work of Jane Austen.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Materialists and the movies we discuss!Written by Celine SongDirected by Celine SongStarring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro PascalA24Jennifer Howell is the host of Every Rom Com PodcastCheck out Every Rom Com at https://www.everyromcom.com/And follow Jennifer on Twitter @EveryRomComPodMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Shaking" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzm8s4nuqlAThe song at the end of the episode is "Thinkin' Bout You" from the upcoming 5th The Pup Pups album, Three Chords and The Pooch.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenYou can also support the show by checking out our Dashery store to buy shirts and more featuring Piecing It Together logos, movie designs, and artwork for my various music projects at https://bydavidrosen.dashery.com/Share the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or 
On the 456th episode of Piecing It Together, Wil Williams joins me to talk about Final Destination Bloodlines. This long awaited new entry in the classic horror series surprised the hell out of me and became one of my favorite movies of the year. Puzzle pieces include Titanic, The Venture Bros, Top Gun Maverick and Hereditary.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Final Destination Bloodlines and the movies we discuss!Written by Guy Busick and Lori Evans TaylorDirected by Zach Lipovsky and Adam SteinStarring Brec Bassinger, Richard Harmon, teo Briones, Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Owen Joyner, Tony ToddWarner BrosWil Williams is a podcast critic, journalist, and a marketing campaign manager at Tink Media.Check out their webistes at:https://hughouse.productionshttps://substack.com/@wilwilliamshttps://wilwilliams.reviews/My latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Shaking" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzm8s4nuqlAThe song at the end of the episode is "Into The Black" from my album Head Like Fire.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenYou can also support the show by checking out our Dashery store to buy shirts and more featuring Piecing It Together logos, movie designs, and artwork for my various music projects at https://bydavidrosen.dashery.com/Share the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5...
On the 455th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Downtown Cinemas to talk about the 25th anniversary of Kevin Smith's Dogma! I'm joined by filmmaker Joe Black, comedian Jason Harris and comedian Anne Flagg. Puzzle pieces include Ghostbusters, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Muppet Movie and Gremlins.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Dogma and the movies we discuss!Joe Black is a filmmaker and has recently completed work on his latest, Natasha Hall: Suffrage.Check out Joe’s website at https://www.bluemeanspregnantfilms.com/And Follow Blue Means Pregnant Films on Instagram @bluemeanspregnantfilmsJason Harris is a writer and stand-up comedian (not just here in Las Vegas). He also co-hosts the Awesome Movie Year Podcast which you can find at https://www.awesomemovieyear.comCheck out Jason Harris on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jasonharriscomedy/Anne Flagg is a comedian and a co-host of the Final Girlz YouTube Channel.Check out Final Girlz at https://www.youtube.com/finalgirlzAnd Follow Anne on Instagram @in_anneticipationMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Shaking" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzm8s4nuqlAThe song at the end of the episode is "Falling For Faith" from my album MISSING PIECES.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at 
On the 454th episode of Piecing It Together, I'm joined by Marco Arriaga, Dayvid Figler, Amanda Guarragi, Jason Harris and David Quinones to talk about the Tim Robinson comedy Friendship. If you're up for this kind of ridiculous, absurdist comedy, this super episode is going to be a fun one. Puzzle pieces include Looney Tunes, I Love You Man, One Hour Photo and Very Bad Things.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Friendship and the movies we discuss!Written by Andrew DeYoungDirected by Andrew DeYoungStarring Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd, Kate Mara, Conner O'MalleyA24Marco Arriaga is a stand-up comedian, a pro wrestling ring announcer, a movie theater enthusiast, but most importantly a guest of the Piecing It Together Podcast.Check out his Cold Soup Productions YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@coldsoupproductionsAnd follow Marco on Instagram @yummus_hummusDayvid Figler is a lawyer and co-host of CityCast Las Vegas.Follow Dayvid on Twitter @OyVegasFollow City Cast Las Vegas @citycastvegasAnd check out City Cast Las Vegas at lasvegas.citycast.fmAmanda Guarragi is a film critic and host of Candid X CinemaCheck out Candid X Cinema at https://candidxcinema.com/And Follow Amanda on Twitter @amxndareviewsJason Harris is a writer and stand-up comedian (not just here in Las Vegas). He also co-hosts the Awesome Movie Year Podcast which you can find at https://www.awesomemovieyear.comCheck out Jason Harris on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jasonharriscomedy/David Quinones is a journalist and podcaster and host of the Why Are We Like This? PodcastFollow David on Twitter @David_QuinonesAnd check out Why Are We Like This? at wawlt.comMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Shaking" which you can watch at
On the 453rd episode of Piecing It Together, Paul Hibbard joins me to talk about Bring Her Back. Danny and Michael Philippou's follow-up to the hit A24 horror film Talk To Me gets into some familiar territory but does it all really well. Puzzle pieces include Hereditary, Hellraiser, Martyrs and Speak No Evil.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Bring Her Back and the movies we discuss!Written by Danny and Michael PhilippouDirected by Danny and Michael PhilippouStarring Sally Hawkins, Sora Wong, Billy BarrattA24Paul Hibbard is a filmmaker and film critic.Paul can mostly be found on Letterboxd at https://letterboxd.com/pchibbard/Follow Paul on Twitter @PCHibbardYou can also check out his Hysteria Fest Film Festival at https://www.hysteriafilmfest.com/My latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Shaking" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzm8s4nuqlAThe song at the end of the episode is "Rewind" from my album MISSING PIECESMake sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenYou can also support the show by checking out our Dashery store to buy shirts and more featuring Piecing It Together logos, movie designs, and artwork for my various music projects at https://bydavidrosen.dashery.com/Share the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Goodpods,
On this special episode, Jason Harris joins me again to talk about some upcoming movies. We use the usual puzzle pieces format on some trailers for movies that are coming out in May 2025. This month’s episode includes Ballerina, The Phoenician Scheme, The Ritual, Straw, Predator: Killer Of Killers, Deep Cover, How To Train Your Dragon, Materialists, Echo Valley, Elio, Everythings Going To Be Great, Bride Hard and F1.I also shout out some listener provided puzzle pieces from movies we covered in the month of Mayincluding pieces from Josie DeMarco, Eric Langberg, Demetrius Sanders and David Michor.Jason Harris is a writer and stand-up comedian (not just here in Las Vegas).Check out Jason Harris on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jasonharriscomedy/My latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Shaking" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzm8s4nuqlAThe song at the end of the episode is "Eye of the Storm" from my album MISSING PIECES.Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenYou can also support the show by checking out our Dashery store to buy shirts and more featuring Piecing It Together logos, movie designs, and artwork for my various music projects at https://bydavidrosen.dashery.com/Share the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or