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Back Seat Producers Season 12 Shows

BSP Episode 430: The Abuse of Power – Sexual Assault

What follows is the original opening commentary for this episode as it was written by David and then read at the start of the show.

This is going to be a special, complicated episode of Back Seat Producers, so I wanted to take a few minutes and go over a few things you should keep in mind when listening to the episode. We’re going to be discussion the latest string of sexual assault allegations in the media, particularly concerning content producers and our what our role as allies and consumers of media should be.

To begin with, we’re going to be talking about a lot of rape, sexual assault, and sexual assault related issues. This is your warning that if those topics are going to cause you distress, you might want to skip this episode.

Secondly, I want to address a criticism of the episode before the episode even begins: our regular host set is 3 men and 1 woman. Our intention with this episode isn’t to solve the problem, and the hosts don’t represent the diversity required to have a meaningful discussion of the topic with any authority.

While we do it through most of our episodes, it’s not fair of us to expect Kayla to shoulder the burden of bringing legitimacy to how we feel about the subject as a woman – which isn’t to say that she doesn’t already do a great job of holding us accountable to things we say that are questionable. A when I say “not fair”, I mean simultaneously to her and to the broader community.

Instead, I think we can have a meaningful discussion on our role as media consumers when we hear allegations of this kind, simply because that topic doesn’t rob or silence any of the victims of their agency.

Third, personally, fall going into winter – middle November through late December – is the worst time of the year for me. I’m bi-polar and the lack of sun really triggers a lot of major depressive episodes for me. I’ve got a handle on it. The reason I’m bringing this up now is that I feel like the conversation is going to get really, really dark. This topic has been weighing on me for a few months now and I don’t want to talk about it. But I think it’s important.

I can’t tell you that the episode is going to get super dark. The notes I have examine some really rough topics, so I think it’s going to, but if you listen for a fun time, this isn’t going to be this episode.

Finally, again, I can’t speak for everyone around the table, but my thoughts on this subject aren’t complete. I’m a slow, plodding thinker when it comes to issues like this, and over the last couple of months (exacerbated by recent events) have challenged a lot of beliefs I’ve held about the subject. I’m approaching this discussion as a process, not a conclusion, much like I do with a lot of the movies we review, so a lot of my opinions on this subject are evolving.

Your producers for this episode are:

  • Tony
  • Kayla
  • Alex
  • David

This episode was recorded on November 15th, 2017.

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Back Seat Box Office Shows

BSBO Episode 307

Please enjoy the latest episode of Back Seat Box Office and a big thank you to Tad and Anna for their voice mail.

New Movies:
1. Coco (96%)

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Art: Stranger Things S2, Thor: Ragnarok, Big Mouth (Netflix), DynoTruck Supercharged, Supergirl (CW), Justice League

Jeff: Thor: Ragnarok, Justice League, Office Christmas Party, Fist FIght

This episode was recorded on November 21, 2017.

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BSP Episode 429: Thor: Ragnarok

Thor a-ah
King of the impossible

He’s for every one of us
Stand for every one of us
He save with a mighty hand
Every man, every woman
Every child, with a mighty
Thor!

Your producers for this episode are:

  • Tony
  • Kayla
  • Alex
  • David

This episode was recorded on November 8th, 2017.

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BSP Episode 428: Blade Runner 2049

Drax, Han Solo, Bill Adama, Antiope and that dude from La La Land in Los Angeles with some seriously screwy summer weather.

Your producers for this episode are:

  • Tony
  • Kayla
  • Alex
  • David

This episode was recorded on October 25th, 2017.

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BSP Episode 427: Willow

George’s story, Ron’s direction, Val’s hair extensions..

We chat about Willow and Harvey.

Your producers for this episode are:

  • Tony
  • Kayla
  • Alex

This episode was recorded on October 18th, 2017.

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BSP Episode 426: Burn After Reading

McDormand, Swinton, Clooney, Pitt, Malkovich, Simmons, Coen and Coen.

We chat about Sausagefest (Just what is a Code 209?), Big Mouth and Burn after Reading.

Your producers for this episode are:

  • Tony
  • Kayla
  • David
  • Alex

This episode was recorded on October 11th, 2017.