BONUS - 2025 Dudes Year in Review

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Scott and Dave admit they secretly added a Queen Victoria reveal to 'From Hell' after forgetting it during recording.

Scott and Dave open the episode by explaining it's their annual year-in-review, focusing on behind-the-scenes podcast details rather than movie discussions. They describe 2025 as a rough year due to insane work hours at their corporate jobs, which forced them to squeeze in recordings and led to last-minute edits. The hosts moved the studio to Scott's new house, causing issues with sound, lighting, and TikTok videos—including a moment where they appeared as disembodied heads. They introduced new bonus series in 2025: 'Re-Dudes' (redoing old episodes), 'Director's Corner' (deep dives into directors like Stanley Kubrick), and 'What Have You Been Watching' (monthly non-movie talks). Technical problems plagued recordings, such as software crashes during the 'Barry Lyndon' episode and a neighbor's lawnmower interrupting 'From Hell.' For 'From Hell,' they forgot to mention Queen Victoria's role and had to edit it in post-production, a rare move that made them feel guilty. The hosts also discuss monetization, including running ads (like Kubota tractors) and considering Patreon, while emphasizing their primary motivation is fun, not profit. They share funny mishaps, like Scott mixing up movie titles and actors during a Question of the Week episode and foam squares falling off the studio wall. The episode highlights 'Summer of Sleaze' as a favorite 2025 series, featuring movies like 'Samurai Cop' and 'Basic Instinct,' which will become an annual tradition. Plans for 2026 include more video content, such as a video essay on 'The Shining,' showcasing physical media collections, and potentially live streams. The hosts encourage listeners to share the podcast and follow them on social media to help grow the audience. They conclude by hoping the show provides a respite from current events, especially in the United States.

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A candid annual check-in on the work, mishaps, and purpose behind Dudes on Movies.

Dudes on Movies steps away from the films for its annual check-in, tracing how 2025 pressed on Scott, Dave, and the podcast itself. Corporate work crowded both life and production, a stale template line kept finding its way back into the intros, and even a neighbor's lawnmower…

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