We Made It To 500 Episodes - How? Why? Should We Keep Going?
Summary
Marking their 500th episode, hosts Sean, AJ, and Mike reflect on six years of The Confused Breakfast, sharing stats like their most popular reviews and personal growth from hobby to business. They discuss the impact of fan stories, analyze their rating differences, and recall memorable experiences like visiting the Goonies house and performing live shows. The trio also highlights favorite guest appearances, including Burt Kreischer and John Lajoie, while looking forward to future collaborations.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Propel and American Express
Reflecting on the journey from basement to 500 episodes
Top 10 most listened to episodes and lowest performer
Listener stats, social media growth, and early history
Backstory of LAS Media Group and production team
Reviewing Mike's 2020 trailer and personal growth
Transition from hobby to career and Patreon support
Moving out of AJ's house and listener impact stories
Comparing 2020 self to 2026 self and movie tastes
Passions for obscure films and proving the right path
What each host has gained from the others
Host rating statistics and scoring consistency
Sponsors: Rocket Money and Quince
Defining oneself: Structure, proactivity, and childhood TV
Diplomacy in movie selection and personal lessons
Scoring outliers and the value of differing opinions
Evolving tastes and predicting co-host reactions
Favorite movies and unexpected emotional reactions
Visiting the Goonies house and LA experiences
Live show experiences and fan recognition
Highest and lowest scores for unseen movies
Specific movie score discrepancies and Hall of Fame
The Clueless scoring anomaly
Memorable guest appearances and dream guests
Sponsors: Ethos Life Insurance and Instacart
Dream guests: Conan O'Brien and others
Energy levels, scheduling, and the work of research
Defining the show's true nature and effort
Set decor, fan art, and actor candles
Children's perceptions and the joy of fan connections
The concept of 'secret movies' and investment
Iowa Podcast Awards and legacy of the show
Conclusion and early recording anecdotes
Sponsors: Rocket Money, Quince, Ethos, and Ask Rana
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