Podcast
The Wrap Beers
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There is no better way to cap off, or kick start, the thrill of watching of a new movie or TV show than with some conversation and an ice cold beverage. If you've been looking for a film and television podcast filled with fun shenanigans, conversational reviews, and laugh out loud moments, then look no further. The Wrap Beers are here, and you will be entertained!
Indie filmmakers Roger Turner Jr and Dylan J Murphy have got you covered in this friendly, and unapologetically comical movie and television podcast, that also features a weekly dose of shenanigans from the hosts. Tune in to this dynamic duo of friends as they give unfiltered reviews of the latest and greatest movies, TV shows, and all other happenings in and around the entertainment industry. The beers also love a guest appearance, and often are joined by fellow New York City based artists and creatives who share the same love for the arts.
Catch up with the show as the beers keep you up to date on the latest movies, must-watch television, and other fresh film and TV picks from generations past while sharing glimpses into their daily lives as independent filmmakers living in New York City.
So pop open a cold one. Sit back. Relax. And let The Wrap Beers take the wheel!
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The Oscar's Recap Edition
Mar 2100:58:23Tap to summarizeThe Wrap Beers recap the 98th Academy Awards, discussing the big winners of the night, snubs and surprises, and everything in between. This one is everything Oscar's...so if you don't want to sit through watching a re-run of the 3-hour program, this is the Wrap Beers episode for you!What are we drinking? Modelo (aka 'A few small beers')Hosts: Dylan J. Murphy and Roger Turner JrProduced by: upStreamMusic by: Matt Kuartz Catch the video episode on our YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@thewrapbeers
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A Best Picture Prologue
Mar 1401:22:28Tap to summarizeThe Wrap Beers discuss this year's Best Picture nominees for the 98th Academy Awards over cups of coffee spiked with moonshine (2:46). Starting with SINNERS vs ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (5:30), then a discussion on the next crop of nominees up for 9 awards - FRANKENSTEIN, MARTY SUPREME, and SENTIMENTAL VALUE (16:19). A moment for HAMNET, which has eight nominations (31:51). A discussion about the latter batch of films up for Best Picture, all of which have four nominations - BUGONIA, FI, THE SECRET AGENT, and TRAIN DREAMS (40:06). The Wrap Beers give a quick review of BUGONIA (45:46), followed by a recap of THE SECRET AGENT (1:09:10). To wrap it up, The Wrap Beers give their Letterboxd reviews of this year's Best Picture nominees (1:16:13).Hosts: Dylan J. Murphy and Roger Turner JrProduced by: upStreamMusic by: Matt Kuartz Catch the video episode on our YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@thewrapbeers
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Chess Not Checkers
Mar 300:58:59Tap to summarizeThe Wrap Beers wrap up the month of February with reviews of two films they endured brutal New York City winter weather to catch at the box office. To start off the episode, The Wrap Beers pay tribute to James Van Der Beek with a toast of Austin Eastsiders to the iconic actor who hailed from Austin, TX (0:38). The first film review is of Sam Raimi’s SEND HELP (4:34), followed by a review of the South Korean film NO OTHER CHOICE (22:03). Rog shares a fun fact about Regina Hall (46:01). Dylan gets tested in a game of HBO longlines that may or may not be real (50:26).What are we drinking? Austin Eastsiders & BeeroHosts: Dylan J. Murphy and Roger Turner JrProduced by: upStreamMusic by: Matt Kuartz Catch the video episode on our YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@thewrapbeers
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Protect Your Neck
Feb 1601:17:56Tap to summarizeThe Beers are back baby! It's a New Year with new movies, new shenanigans, and a new slate of Oscar nominations which Dylan and Rog discuss to kick things off, along with the snubs and surprises of this year's list of nominees (3:03). After catching it on Netflix roughly 28 days apart, Dylan and Rog review 28 YEARS LATER (30:42), followed by Dylan's review of 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE (51:00). Rog ventures over to the documentary side, sharing his review of THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR (1:00:48). Bringing things full circle, Rog wraps up the episode testing Dylan's knowledge of Best Picture nominees in a game of "Guess That Logline" (1:10:59). What are we drinking? Guinness / Guinness 0Hosts: Dylan J. Murphy and Roger Turner JrProduced by: upStreamMusic by: Matt Kuartz Catch the video episode on our YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@thewrapbeers
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OBAA is so PTA
Oct 1600:56:26Tap to summarizeThe Wrap Beers return for a film bro’s discussion and review of Paul Thomas Anderson’s 10th feature film, ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (3:26). Ranking our favorite PTA movies (37:36). PTA True or False trivia (49:48).Hosts: Dylan J. Murphy and Roger Turner JrProduced by: upStreamMusic by: Matt Kuartz Catch the video episode on our YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@thewrapbeers
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WEAPONS for Showtime
Sep 401:16:03Tap to summarizeEpisode 90 - The Beers discuss Zach Cregger's WEAPONS and recall the iconic Showtime series of the 2010s.To start off the show, the drink of choice for this episode - Five Borough’s Brewing Summer Ale (0:33). Dylan’s day job story from the deep South (1:54). WEAPONS review (17:24). The Beers recall and rank the iconic Showtime TV series of the 2010’s (57:35). The Beers discover @vhsdates on IG (1:07:20). To wrap it up, 10 Letterboxd reviews featuring nothing but horror movies (1:10:34).Hosts: Dylan J. Murphy and Roger Turner JrProduced by: upStreamMusic by: Matt Kuartz Catch the video episode on our YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@thewrapbeers
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E89: F1 and Tangerine get Spirited Away
Aug 1200:45:44Tap to summarizeThe Beers are back from Summer break and back on the pod. What are we drinking for this episode? Peach Pier by Victory Brewing Company (0:27). To start things off, Dylan recaps a less-than desirable Tuesday in New York City (3:11), followed by The Beers review the 2025 Summer action hit F1 (9:32). Next, Rog offers his recommendation for Sean Baker’s indie masterpiece TANGERINE (33:36), then Dylan shouts out Japanese animation filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki’s SPIRITED AWAY (36:28). To cap off the show, The Beers give a rundown of Letterboxd movie reviews (42:38). Hosts: Dylan J. Murphy and Roger Turner JrProduced by: upStreamMusic by: Matt Kuartz Catch the video episode on our YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@thewrapbeers
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E88: 8 For 8 On Super 8 (with Chris Toro)
Jul 801:00:58Tap to summarizeThe Beers are joined in studio by the Super 8 Guru and friend of the pod, filmmaker Chris Toro. For this episode, The Beers and Toro are also in the company of the Japanese beer, Asahi (1:51). In the first half of the episode, The Beers and Toro discuss their review of MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: THE FINAL RECKONING (4:03). An impromptu word about Game of Thrones (18:12), followed by a discussion around Toro’s take on where he draws inspiration as a filmmaker and all that went into the making of his 8th and final Super 8 film, NATSUKASHII (21:27). The Beers and Toro wrap up the show with their Japanese film recommendations and a dialogue paying homage to Japan’s impact on cinema and gaming (45:37).Natsukashii - Short Film by Chris Toro (Matador Pictures) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYxQvRWv9aM&t=55s Hosts: Dylan J. Murphy and Roger Turner JrProduced by: upStreamMusic by: Matt Kuartz Catch the video episode on our YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@thewrapbeers
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E87: We're Film Bros and That's Okay
Jul 101:00:10Tap to summarizeThe Beers are back with another episode of movie reviews. First, The Beers introduce the beverages joining this episode - Rog is sippin’ on Coors Light and Dylan is back with another non-alcoholic brew from Athletic Brewing Company (1:16). The Beers celebrate the beginning of Summer toying with the idea of a “sobriety summer” (2:42), before sharing the events of the first Saturday of the summer (5:54). Dylan shares his review on THE MATERIALISTS and breaks down the phenomenon of “poor man propaganda” (31:11). The Beers review THE HURRICANE (48:30), and wrap up the show with some Letterboxd movie reviews (55:44).Hosts: Dylan J. Murphy and Roger Turner JrProduced by: upStreamMusic by: Matt Kuartz Catch the video episode on our YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@thewrapbeers
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E86: The Equalizer Meets The Cat In The Hat
Jun 2400:41:38Tap to summarizeThe Beers return for another episode of film reviews and shenanigans. What are we drinking? Victory Summer Ale and Athletic Brewing Co non-alcoholic beverages (1:11). The Beers dive right into a review of THE CAT IN THE HAT; the chaotic children’s comedy released in 2003 and inspired by the Dr Seuss children’s book of the same name, starring Mike Myers, Sean Hayes, and Alec Baldwin (1:59). Next is a review of the 1950s classic THE APARTMENT, directed by the legendary Billy Wilder and starring Jack Lemon and Shirley MacClain (12:24), followed by a review of THE EQUALIZER trilogy, all of which were directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Denzel Washington as the titular character of the franchise (23:58). The Beers wrap it up with a homage to the multi-decade legacy of Will Smith (33:34). Hosts: Dylan J. Murphy and Roger Turner JrProduced by: upStreamMusic by: Matt Kuartz Catch the video episode on our YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@thewrapbeers
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