Judge John Hodgman Casters on Casters: John Hodgman, Dan McCoy, Jesse Thorn, and Stuart Wellington
Apr 20, 2026
Stuart Wellington, co-host of The Flophouse, shares behind-the-scenes podcast anecdotes. Dan McCoy, comedian and Flophouse co-host, talks film criticism and craft. They trade hilarious stories about picking movies, finding good conflicts, respect for filmmaking, and how podcasting shapes perspective. Short, funny, and insider-focused.
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Match Content Length To Your Show Format
- Choose episodes that match practical constraints like runtime to fit the show's format.
- The Flophouse looks for films close to 90 minutes to keep episodes manageable and consistent.
The Bat Brothers Case Became Iconic
- The Bat Brothers episode featured two Kansas siblings arguing about bats entering their cheap house.
- One brother wanted to smash bats with a dictionary kept by the toilet; the other wanted humane removal.
Preinterview Guests To Avoid Duds
- Pre-interview and vet potential guests to ensure they’re comfortable and will create a lively episode.
- John credits producer Jennifer Marmer for screening litigants so episodes rarely fall flat.