WYSW is a podcast created by two neighbors who love movies but have very different perspectives on them.
Both Paul from Minnesota and Rafa from Panama have dipped their toes in their respective independent film circuit as directors, writers, producers, and even actors. As they've grown in their love of film, they've watched independent, arthouse, and classic movies fall by the wayside as they try to compete with the advent of IP.
WYSW aims to revitalize this love of unique and creative pictures through honest recommendations, biting discourse, lots of humor, and the occasional drink.
Episode 9...The Red Shoes instead of Wicked for Good
Hosts Rafa and Paul revisit their year by discussing movies like The Red Shoes instead of Wicked for Good, offering insights into their cinematic preferences.
18 Aug 2025
Episode 8 ...A WYSW Special : Diving into the Black Lodge
Host Rafa and guest Paul explore David Lynch's captivating filmography, offering insights into his unique cinematic vision.
17 Jul 2025
Episode 7...Lilo & Stitch instead of Lilo & Stitch
Hosts Paul and Rafa discuss movies like Lilo & Stitch, The Social Network, and Shivers, while also touching on topics like Denver Fan Con and actors like Michael Cudlitz in this podcast episode.
21 Mar 2025
Episode 6...Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy instead of Captain America - Brave New World
...In which Paul and Rafa talk about why spy movies are better when they're boring
Show Notes
Drink the best rum on earth you Pirate! Ron Abuelo (https://ronabuelo.com/en/home)
Watch Mickey 1 -176 and then Mickey 17 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey_17)
Learn something about Korean filmmaker Bong Joon Ho (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bong_Joon_Ho)
Peep into Anora (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anora)
Check out the crap show that was the 2025 Oscars (https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2025)
Go to the library and check out The Book of Eli (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_of_Eli)
Do you have Memories of Murder (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memories_of_Murder)?
Get lost in the Labyrinth (https://screenrant.com/labyrinth-2-confirmation-updates/)
Go with Nolan on an Odyssey (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Odyssey_(2026_film))
A not so brave decision with Captain America (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_America:_Brave_New_World)
You could Tinker with your Tailor and turn your soldier into a spy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinker_Tailor_Soldier_Spy)
18 Feb 2025
Episode 5...Portrait of a Lady on Fire instead of the Substance
...In which Paul and Rafa decide what's worse: zombies or the patriarchy.
Show Notes:
Hire Paul (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm16453391/?ref_=pro_nm_visitcons)or something cool!
Give Rafa (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12868321/?ref_=ls_t_1)a hard time
RIP David Lynch (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Lynch)
Watch A Real Pain (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Real_Pain) with someone you love
Get fired up about Nicholas Cage in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Unbearable_Weight_of_Massive_Talent)
Hug Paddington in Peru (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddington_in_Peru)
Look for The Hidden Fortress (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hidden_Fortress)
Remember Night of the Living Dead (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_of_the_Living_Dead)
Buy the Criterion CC40 (https://www.criterion.com/boxsets/7646-cc40?srsltid=AfmBOory0fIMHSgOrH7EY9j7pfGwkAgtc4iz_tECmvAN0_GWi9xmOmBp)
Learn How to Train Your Dragon (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26743210/) in real life
Go Psycho (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psycho_(1960_film)) and then fall asleep to Psycho (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0155975/)
Eat brains 28 Years Later (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/28_Years_Later)
See the mostly perfect movie - Portrait of a Lady on Fire (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portrait_of_a_Lady_on_Fire)
Learn how to avoid The Substance (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Substance)
21 Jan 2025
Episode 4...Coppola's Dracula instead of Nosferatu (because Abie Sidell said so)
...In which the real Brad Stroker stands up.
Links
Our guest - Abie Sidell (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5879952/?ref_=ls_t_2)
Paul (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm16453391/?ref_=pro_nm_visitcons) has been in a movie or two!
Rafa (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12868321/?ref_=ls_t_1)has produced a movie or two
Watch RRR (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RRR) and have a great time
All about Nosferatu (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nosferatu_(2024_film))
Francis Ford Coppola's- Bram Stoker's Dracula (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bram_Stoker%27s_Dracula_(1992_film)) - we have no link for Brad Stroker's Dragula, sorry :-)
15 Jan 2025
Episode 3...NOTHING! Listen to this interview with Abie Sidell!
...In which Paul and Rafa were supposed to interview Abie, but Abie just interviews Paul and Rafa instead
About Paul (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm16453391/?ref_=pro_nm_visitcons) -
About Rafa (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12868321/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr) -
About Abie Sidell (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5879952/?ref_=tt_ov_dr_1) and Radical Rhinoceros (https://radrhi.no/)
Watch Cram on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.1fe890a7-6a89-40eb-9664-e687ef4a720f?ref_=imdbref_tt_wbr_ovf__pvt_aiv&tag=imdbtag_tt_wbr_ovf__pvt_aiv-20)
About City of Angels (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32666275/?ref_=nm_flmg_knf_t_2)-Paul's next role
Local Legends (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3159106/) and Matt Farley (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1898587/?ref_=tt_ov_wr_1)
Read about David Lynch (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Lynch)
More about Kelly Reichert (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelly_Reichardt)
What you need to know about Peter Jackson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Jackson) and Steven Spielberg (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Spielberg)
Watch Harvest (https://www.filmlinc.org/nyff2024/films/harvest/) if you can find it!
Info about The Brutalist (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Brutalist)
More about the Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Discreet_Charm_of_the_Bourgeoisie)
Link to Mufasa IMDB (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13186482/) against my better judgement
WATCH RAN (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ran_(film))
30 Dec 2024
Episode 2...Fantastic Planet instead of Mufasa
...In which Francis Ford Coppola ruins everything!
Show notes
Paul's IMDB Page (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm16453391/?ref_=pro_nm_visitcons)
Rafa's IMDB Page (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12868321/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr)
Like Father Like Daughter Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/60kVcBritoMvRoSjdm7Lmc)
Movies we discussed:
The Lure (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lure_(2015_film))
Scrooged (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scrooged)
Eyes Wide Shut (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eyes_Wide_Shut)
Aguirre, the Wrath of God (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aguirre,_the_Wrath_of_God)
Maxxxine (X film series) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_(film_series))
Superman (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman_(2025_film))
Highest 2 Lowest (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highest_2_Lowest)
Mufasa (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mufasa:_The_Lion_King)
Fantastic Planet (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantastic_Planet)
This podcast was produced by LFLD Productions LLC
19 Dec 2024
Episode 1...The Lure instead of Wicked
...In which Paul and Rafa talk about vampires, witches, robots and mermaids.
Rafa's IMDB page (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12868321/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr)
Paul's IMDB page (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm16453391/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_9_tt_1_nm_7_in_0_q_paul%2520jones)
Contact us at lfldproductions@gmail.com or comment on the Spotify page
Links to content we discussed :
Cram (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15307768/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_4_tt_2_nm_6_in_0_q_cram) - Rafa's Film
The Wild Robot (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wild_Robot)
Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/producer/rafael-mendez/)
Wicked (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_7_nm_0_in_0_q_Wicked)
Ran (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ran_(film))and Akira Kurosawa (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akira_Kurosawa)
Shadow of the vampire (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_of_the_Vampire)
Gladiator 2 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9218128/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2_tt_5_nm_1_in_0_q_gladiator)
The Lure (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lure_(2015_film))
Pedro Paramo (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27717667/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_6_tt_1_nm_7_in_0_q_pedro)
Nosferatu (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5040012/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_nosf) and Robert Eggers (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3211470/?ref_=tt_ov_dr_1)
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