Defocused
Technology
About
A casual podcast about tech, movies, and whatever else we feel like. Featuring Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.
Episodes
- 382: The Littlest Predator
We have Predator armor at home. Predator: Badlands Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works Predator: Badlands Show Notes & Links Predator: Badlands (2025) - IMDb Predator: Badlands - Wikipedia Support this show and other shows like i…
- 381: Paul Loved His Letters
There’s a reason they call it “New” England Wake Up Dead Man Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works Wake Up Dead Man Show Notes & Links Wake Up Dead Man (2025) - IMDb Wake Up Dead Man - Wikipedia Support this show and other shows li…
- 380: Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Popes
It’s the new season! Year in Review Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Show Notes & Links Dan at the Sketch premiere | Instagram Dan’s Letterboxd Watched List Joe’s Letterboxd Watched List Apple Trailer Site Support this show and other shows lik…
- 379: I Don't Remember Things
Persistence is really the most important part of the game. Year in review Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member . Members get early access to podcasts, bonus…
- 378: Rat Pressing Machine
Ticking clock on top of ticking clock on top of ticking clock. Alien: Romulus Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works Alien: Romulus Alien (franchise) Show Notes & Links Alien: Romulus (2024) - IMDb Alien: Romulus - Wikipedia ‘Alien:…
- 377: Turning Tricks for Tornadoes
Fill the tornado with indominus rexes. Twisters Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works Twisters Show Notes & Links Twisters (2024) - IMDb Twisters (film) - Wikipedia ) Defocused 288: Do Not Go Quietly Into That Suck Zone Support thi…
- 376: Schadenfriday
Welcome to C.G.I. Nixon’s Hit Man (2023) Hit Man (2023) Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm with Merlin Mann and Ry A Referenced Works Hit Man Show Notes & Links Hit Man (2023) - IMDb Hit Man (2023 film) - Wikipedia Support this show and other sh…
- 375: They're Just Turner and Hooch Now
Speaking of people who don’t get recognized for their work… The Fall Guy Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works The Fall Guy (2024) Show Notes & Links The Fall Guy (2024) - IMDb The Fall Guy (2024) - IMDb Support this show and other…
- 374: The Defocused 10 Year Anniversary
A silly draft from 10 years of silly episodes. A silly draft from 10 years of silly episodes. Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member . Members get early acces…
- 373: There Was No Tongue in That Cheek
Road House in your house. Road House (2024) Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works Road House (2024) Show Notes & Links Road House (2024) - IMDb Road House (2024 film) - Wikipedia ) Support this show and other shows like it on The I…
- 372: The Super Oscars
For your reconsideration. No Movie Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Show Notes & Links I Can Have My Feelings | Defocused 37 Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member . Members get early access…
- 371: sudo rm * los angeles -f
The spiritual successor to Chappie The Creator Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works The Creator Show Notes & Links The Creator (2023) - IMDb The Creator (2023 film) - Wikipedia ) VFX Artists React to Bad & Great CGi 126 (ft. Garet…
- 370: It's a Vibe
I had sympathy jaw. Asteroid City Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works Asteroid City Show Notes & Links Asteroid City - Wikipedia Asteroid City (2023) - IMDb Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by…
- 369: A Reverse Jeff Daniels Pivot
We’re adults, Dan. What can’t make us sad? Dumb and Dumber Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works Dumb and Dumber Show Notes & Links Dumb and Dumber (1994) - IMDb Dumb and Dumber - Wikipedia Support this show and other shows like it…
- 368: I'll Eat My Crow Hat
I am obsessed with this terrible window. The Killer (2023) Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works The Killer Show Notes & Links The Killer (2023) - IMDb The Killer (2023 film) - Wikipedia Support this show and other shows like it on…
- 367: The Primary Dracula
Nepo-baby crime lord. Renfield Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works Renfield Show Notes & Links Renfield (2023) - IMDb Renfield (film) - Wikipedia Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a…
- 366: His Eyes Are Up Here
Celluloid circle-jerk Barbie Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works Barbie Show Notes & Links Barbie (2023) - IMDb Barbie (film) - Wikipedia 'It's exactly as they'd have done it in the 1910s': how Barbenheimer is leading the anti-CG…
- 365: A Renaissance Faire of the Mind
You can pick yourself, you can pick your elf, but you can’t pick your friend’s elf. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Show Notes & Links Dungeons &…
- 364: Daddy's Special Helmet
Choose the form of The Destructor. WWDC 2023 WWDC 2023 Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Show Notes & Links Matt Alexander's mastodon reply about Daddy's Special Helmet Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by be…
- 363: Bucatini Feet, Bucatini Net Worth
Not one of Jesus’s hits. The Menu (2022) Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works The Menu Show Notes & Links The Menu (2022) - IMDb The Menu (2022 film) - Wikipedia Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable networ…
- 362: The Academy of Rules
Pause in one hand and bell in the other, see which fills up first. The Lost City Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works The Lost City Show Notes & Links The Lost City (2022) - IMDb The Lost City (2022 film) - Wikipedia Support this…
- 361: Stewing In a Broth Of Myself
I’m exactly as dumb as Rian Johnson thinks I am. Glass Onion (2022) Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works Glass Onion Show Notes & Links Glass Onion (2022) - IMDb Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery - Wikipedia Defocused 275: Don't G…
- 360: Fix Yourselves, Michigan
If you tape them back together, you’ve still got tape. Reindeer Games Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works Reindeer Games Show Notes & Links Reindeer Games (2000) - IMDb Reindeer Games - Wikipedia Support this show and other shows…
- 359: Arby's Sandwiches with Extra Arby
Paul Reiser is on TikTok. No Movie Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member . Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.
- 358: Cool as a Meat Cucumber
Small, non-moving, frog-shaped object. Everything Everywhere All at Once Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works Everything Everywhere All At Once Show Notes & Links Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) - IMDb Everything Everywhe…
- 357: He's a Method Sweater
I’m less sucked. Top Gun: Maverick Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works Top Gun: Maverick Show Notes & Links Top Gun: Maverick (2022) - IMDb Top Gun: Maverick - Wikipedia Light the Fuselage: Joseph Kosinski — LIGHT THE FUSE PODCAS…
- 356: Everything Was Quicksand
If you want to go on Twitter and yas-queen your Prey, have at it guys. Prey Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Show Notes & Links Prey (2022) - IMDb Prey (2022 film) - Wikipedia Blair Bathory on Twitter: “Practical effects forever!🥹 https://t…
- 355: Bring Back Gentle Bullying
I’m the drip who waters it. No Movie Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member . Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.
- 354: Owls Have Their Reasons
You incepted me with Sonic. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Show Notes & Links Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) - IMDb Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (film) - Wikipedia List of Sonic the Hedg…
- 353: Entombed in References
The worst poop joke I’ve ever heard Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022) Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers Show Notes & Links Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022) - IMDb Support this show and other sh…
- 352: A Winamp Skin On a Detective Story
Don’t do drops, kids. The Batman Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works The Batman Show Notes & Links The Batman (2022) - IMDb The Batman (film) - Wikipedia Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by be…
- 351: I.P. Milk
The hair bone’s connected to the leg bone. No movie Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member . Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.
- 350: Lesser Rambo
Diehard on a mountain. Cliffhanger Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works Cliffhanger Show Notes & Links Cliffhanger (1993) - IMDb Cliffhanger (film) - Wikipedia Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network…
- 349: Oyster Frappuccino Feet Net Worth Height
We can all agree on Mariah Carey. Free Guy (2021) Free Guy Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works Free Guy Show Notes & Links Free Guy (2021) - IMDb Free Guy - Wikipedia Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable…
- 348: The Mayor of Places That Used to be Other Places
The most Finchery of the Fincher movies. Gone Girl Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works Gone Girl Show Notes & Links Gone Girl (2014) - IMDb Gone Girl (film) - Wikipedia David Fincher Said He’d Be ‘Suspicious’ If He Were Ben Affle…
- 347: Apologies to The Davids
Home invader with a heart of gold Panic Room Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works Panic Room Show Notes & Links Panic Room (2002) - IMDb Panic Room - Wikipedia Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network…
- 346: Nobody Got This Movie
Is there a beef puncher in the credits? Fight Club Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works Fight Club Show Notes & Links Fight Club (1999) - IMDb Fight Club - Wikipedia Fight Club (1999) — Art of the Title Support this show and other…
- 345: President Muncher
Would you see this movie? Note: This was recorded before Ivan Reitman’s passing. Ghostbusters: Afterlife Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm with Seth Worley and Ryan Polly Referenced Works Ghostbusters: Afterlife Show Notes & Links The Writers R…
- 344: Miss Slimer, If You're Nasty
Are you with the Toxic Wasteland Trolls or are you with the Protectors and Defenders of the One Perfect Movie? Ghostbusters (2016) Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works Ghostbusters (2016) Show Notes & Links Ghostbusters (2016) - I…
- 343: Blue is the New Green
Neo and the Kingdom of the Crystal Matrix. The Matrix Resurrections Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works The Matrix Resurrections Show Notes & Links The Matrix Resurrections (2021) - IMDb The Matrix Resurrections - Wikipedia “The…
- 342: Go for It, if It's Love and Stuff
God knows what happened to Bobo. Moonstruck Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works Moonstruck Show Notes & Links Moonstruck (1987) - IMDb Moonstruck - Wikipedia Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network b…
- 341: A Repressed Christmas Light Environment
Here bidet gone tomorrow. No Movie Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Show Notes & Links Coway AP-1512HHS (Black) - Smart & Small Air Purifier - Cowaymega Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member…
- 340: Shtick Artists
Santa is the Cupid of friendships. A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011) Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas Show Notes & Links A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011) - IMDb A Very Harold & Kuma…
- 339: The Beef Is a Participant
Fish Nibblers® was behind my microphone. Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle Show Notes & Links Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) - IMDb Harold & Kumar…
- 338: The Scope Is the Point
The traveling sisterhood of the stillsuit pants. Dune (2021) Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works Dune (2021) Show Notes & Links Dune (2021) - IMDb Dune (2021 film) - Wikipedia “Dune” (the movie), annotated - by Max Read - Read Ma…
- 337: Defober
She has resorted to drinking chardonnay that comes in a clear bottle. Freaky (2020) Freaky Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works Freaky Show Notes & Links Freaky (2020) - IMDb Freaky (film) - Wikipedia Support this show and other s…
- 336: Your Finest Sport Is the Elimination of Crime
You don’t go to live at an orphanage if you have a motorcycle. The Lego Batman Movie Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works The Lego Batman Movie Show Notes & Links The Lego Batman Movie (2017) - IMDb The Lego Batman Movie - Wikiped…
- 335: Co-Admirals
Ten pounds of work day in a five-pound work day sack. No Movie Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member . Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes,…
- 334: This Isn't Your Daddy's Suicide Squad
Several felonies stacked on top of each other in a trench coat. The Suicide Squad Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works The Suicide Squad Show Notes & Links The Suicide Squad (2021) - IMDb The Suicide Squad (film) - Wikipedia Suppo…
- 333: On to the Next Breakfast Sandwich
You go to the box office with the hyena that you have. Birds of Prey Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm Referenced Works Birds of Prey Show Notes & Links Birds of Prey (2020) - IMDb Birds of Prey (2020 film) - Wikipedia Support this show and oth…