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Film History · Jared Spears and Dan Ludwig

Concessions: Consider the Bigger Picture

by Jared Spears and Dan Ludwig

Dan and Jared force each other to watch movies they don't like and then make concessions to why they're not so bad. 

Latest episodes

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Ep 130 - Obsession (2026) w/ Carson Moore

The guys found a real life woman to join them to unravel this cultural phenomenon in gender studies. PLEASE LIKE/RATE/REVIEW

Sep 28
2 h 00 min

QUICK HITTER: The Odyssey (2026)

You odyssey deez...remarkable formats in which Nolan's new film is being projected on. PLEASE LIKE/RATE/REVIEW WHEREVER YOU HAPPEN TO BE LISTENING Find us on Threads: @

Jul 27
39 min

Ep 129 - Clouds of Sils Maria (2014)

I barely saw a single DUDE in this film what's goin on here fellahs? PLEASE LIKE/RATE/REVIEW WHEREVER YOU HAPPEN TO BE LISTENING Find us on Threads: @jaredconcessions @

May 26
1 h 22 min

Ep 128 - Dog Day Afternoon w/ Filmsplaining

The boys and frequent third Martyn Strange plan a casual bank robbery that turns them into queer folk heroes over the course of one sweltering hot, no-good, very bad day.

May 4
1 h 33 min

QUICK HITTER: Alpha (2026) (SPOILERS)

That Greyscale will really getcha if you're not careful. PLEASE LIKE/RATE/REVIEW WHEREVER YOU HAPPEN TO BE LISTENING Find us on Threads: @jaredconcessions @danconcesssi

Mar 27
23 min

Ep 127 - Streetwise (1984)

The fellahs get in touch with the Seattle roots they inherited, whether they like it or not. PLEASE LIKE/RATE/REVIEW WHEREVER YOU HAPPEN TO BE LISTENING Find us on Thre

Mar 23
1 h 21 min

Ep 126 - Certified Copy (2010)

Dan and Jared meet for the very first time and morph into a jaded old podcasting duo by the end of the episode. PLEASE LIKE/RATE/REVIEW WHEREVER YOU HAPPEN TO BE LISTEN

Mar 2
1 h 30 min

Ep 125 - The Age of Innocence (1993) w/ Jackson Brown

Jared and Dan welcome back Jackson onto in order to properly yearn together. PLEASE LIKE/RATE/REVIEW/FOLLOW You can find us on Threads: @jaredconcessions @danconcesssio

Feb 16
1 h 25 min

Ep 124 - Panic Room (2002)

Dan and Jared lock themselves in a tiny room full of gas every week, so this should be a piece of cake. PLEASE LIKE/RATE/REVIEW/FOLLOW You can find us on Threads: @jare

Feb 2
1 h 03 min

Ep 123 - The Idiot (1951)

People around town have been saying this guy is a real...moron Please give a like/follow/rating/review! Find us on Threads! @jaredconcessions @danconcesssions

Jan 12
1 h 13 min

Ep 122 - Inside Man (2006)

Dan and Jared stage the perfect heist, and they're not ending this episode until they're good and ready. Please give a like/follow/rating/review! Find us on Threads! @

Dec 31 2025
1 h 13 min

Ep 121 - Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) w/ Filmsplaining

Martyn Strange from Filmsplaining pledges his undying fealty to our shield society in order to defend the honor of the cinematic form no matter what the cost. PLEASE LI

Dec 22 2025
1 h 33 min

Ep 120 - Natural Born Killers (1994)

Dan and Jared get hitched and hit the road, becoming America's sweethearts in the process. What could go wrong? Please give a like/rating/review wherever you happen to b

Dec 18 2025
1 h 07 min

Ep 119 - The American Friend (1977) w/ Juanma Trujillo

Wim Wenders is our very good friend and also the greatest living director. This is a film he made and we discuss it with our other very good friend and also the greatest

Dec 8 2025
1 h 28 min

Ep 118 - Gremlins (1984) w/ The Gremlins Museum

The guys welcome Gremlins Museum curator Ian Grant to help lay out a few simple rules of exotic pet ownership.  Please leave a rating or review on Spotify or Apple Music

Dec 1 2025
1 h 30 min

Ep 117 - The Lighthouse (2019)

I think this Lighthouse may be a sort of symbol for something... PLEASE LIKE/FOLLOW/RATE/REVIEW Find us on Threads! @jaredconcessions @danconcesssions

Nov 24 2025
1 h 29 min

Ep 116 - Persona (1966)

Dan and Jared (or is it Jared and Dan?) take vows of silence, which makes podcasting pretty difficult. PLEASE RATE/REVIEW Find us on Threads! @jaredconcessions @dancon

Nov 17 2025
1 h 31 min

Ep 115 - The Omen (1976) w/ Left of the Projector

Children with unpleasant vibes will be dealt with swiftly and severely. PLEASE RATE/REVIEW ON YOUR PODCAST PLATFORM OF CHOICE. We're all on Threads! Evan @leftofthepr

Nov 10 2025
1 h 21 min

Ep 114 - Petite Maman (2021)

Dan and Jared use their limited resources to travel back in time to 2021 to uncover some universal truths about parents and children. PLEASE RATE/REVIEW ON SPOTIFY AND

Nov 3 2025
51 min

Spooktober '25: Every Halloween Sequel (1981 - 2022)

The guys trick 'r treat at twelve different houses on the same street and come away with everything from rotten apples to surprisingly exquisite morsels. PLEASE RATE/REV

Oct 31 2025
4 h 14 min

Chart trend

Position in the Film History chart (US), last 90 days.

#38
all-time peak
3
days in the top 50 since Dec 2024

Chart positions

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#98 NEW Film History US

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Love this podcast - offers lots of great insight into how a film is the way it is from two great perspectives. I’ve learned a lot about films I haven’t seen in ages and films I need to watch.

thedon922 · Aug 2024

Dan and Jared are fantastic to listen to! The podcast is great. Whether you’re on a walk, mowing the lawn or just kicking back with a drink, sit back and listen as they dive deep into some of their favorite films.

pratery · Aug 2024

I discovered this show a few weeks ago with its Jaws episode and have been voraciously consuming the back catalog ever since. In a sea of film podcasts it’s hard to find one that stands out, but the conversations Dan and Jared have are more thoughtful and entertaining than a lot of the shows out there. Their guests are awesome and always bring even more fun and knowledge to the show. After only a few episodes I knew the show was going to bump something else from my podcast rotation. I highly recommend you give it a listen.

Steven Seighman · Apr 2024

The premise of this show is perfect to generate interesting discussions of films that thrill some but not others and why. Easy recommendation and the hosts are very engaging.

PiscesJest · Mar 2024

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