Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod)
218 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 24 hours ago -Your portal into cinematic pocket universes, fostering community far from the digital chaos. Join co-hosts Haitch and Jason as we welcome special guests and talk about their favorite movies. We love the genre films that inspired the creation of this show, but we talk about all kinds of movies. Just look at our episodes, choose your favorite movie, and dive right in!
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Episodes
Dune Official Trailer Reaction Episode (2020)
September 09, 2020 22:54 - 21 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this special breaking episode, we react to the first official Dune Trailer! Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are on their own. We break down all the details of the trailer and discuss whether Stephen Colbert is the best of us, how amazing the cast looks, and the perils of using popular music in trailers. If you’re enjoying the show, we need your help. Be cool like listener Knoble1234, and leave us a 5 star rating and a review wherever you listen to your podcasts, as it really helps new lis...
Euphoria (2019)
September 08, 2020 04:33 - 1 hour - 134 MBIn our latest episode, we study the breakout performance by Chani herself, Zendaya in her Emmy nominated role on HBO’s brilliant but heart wrenching series: Euphoria. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by engineer and podcast host Sara Ownbey Chipps. We discuss how much high school has changed (spoilers: A LOT), just what drugs the kids are taking these days, and try to figure out who we’re supposed to be relating to anyway. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:06:28) Ro...
Little Women (2019)
September 01, 2020 05:11 - 1 hour - 112 MBIn our latest episode, we discuss Timothee Chalamet’s performance in Greta Gerwig’s definitive period film, Little Women. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by film critic extraordinaire Ctcher. We explore artistic ambition vs. responsibility, what exactly constitutes genteel poverty, and whether Beth had it coming all along. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:03:52) Roundtable Discussion (00:12:57) Your Letters and Voicemails (01:14:42) Notes and Links Dune Pod’s B...
Dune (1984)
August 25, 2020 03:42 - 1 hour - 143 MBIn our Season 2 premiere, we discuss the current definitive film version (for a few more months?), David Lynch’s Dune. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by the Managing Editor of legendary horror magazine Fangoria Meredith Borders. We explore the risks of tackling impossible projects, how much exposition is too much exposition, and the strategic value of war pugs. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:05:15) Roundtable Discussion (00:09:34) Your Letters and Voicemails (...
Jodorowsky's Dune (2013)
August 11, 2020 03:35 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBIn our Season 1 Finale(!) we discuss 2013’s inspirational and magical documentary, Jodorowsky’s Dune. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by the creator and producer of this masterpiece: Stephen Scarlata. We explore how much madness is too much madness, the path of the spiritual warrior, and why it’s important to say YES in life. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:04:30) Roundtable Discussion (00:10:09) Your Letters (01:04:31) Notes and Links Denis Villeneuve's inter...
Sicario (2015)
August 04, 2020 06:10 - 1 hour - 110 MBIn our 10th episode, we discuss director Denis Villeneuve’s beautiful and heartbreaking 2015 film, Sicario. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by VP of Viewer Experience at Twitch: Tom Verrilli. We explore what happens when you are consumed by the hunt for revenge, whether any of us would hold up on the front lines of battle, and why so many great authors seem unable to finish their master works. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:03:51) Roundtable Discussion (00:06:37...
Dune Messiah (1969) Part Two
July 28, 2020 06:24 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBIn our 9th episode, we complete our discussion of the 2nd book in Herbert’s hexalogy: Dune Messiah. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by promising Messiah candidate himself: Protolexus. We explore the tragic fall of Paul Atreides, whether humanity is doomed to repeat our history forever, and document which of us has actually finished reading Infinite Jest. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (or lack thereof) (00:03:04) Roundtable Discussion (00:04:53) Your Letters (00:42...
Dune Messiah (1969) Part One
July 21, 2020 14:01 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBIn our 8th episode, we discuss the 2nd book in Herbert’s hexalogy: Dune Messiah. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason celebrate the triumphant return to the pod of noted poet and spiritualist, Protolexus, as we explore why bad things happen to good people, what happens when our reach exceeds our grasp, and why no one should ever use the word rutting. Ever. Enjoy! Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (or lack thereof) (00:02:20) Roundtable Discussion (00:03:20) Your Letters (00:46:23) N...
Ex Machina (2014)
July 14, 2020 04:18 - 1 hour - 39.3 MBIn our seventh episode, we focus on Dune (2020)'s own Duke Leto Atreides: Oscar Isaac, in his breakout role in Alex Garland’s 2014 sci-fi banger, Ex Machina. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by prodigious software engineer and product manager, Sara Beykpour, as they explore: what makes someone truly conscious, the value of a great dance scene, and the responsibility of technologists to do more than just pay lip service to the ethical obligations of their creations. Enjoy! Chapters ...
No Country for Old Men (2007)
July 07, 2020 03:58 - 1 hour - 116 MBIn our sixth episode, we focus on Dune (2020)'s Josh Brolin and Javier Bardem (in his Oscar winning performance), starring in The Coen Brothers' 2007 neo-western noir masterpiece, No Country for Old Men. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by the host of IMDb's podcast Movies That Changed My Life, Ian de Borja, as they explore: whether fate or chaos determine our paths, the natural beauty of the world, and the fight to keep the flame alive against the forces of darkness. Enjoy! Dune P...
Call Me By Your Name (2017)
June 30, 2020 05:18 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn our fifth episode, we see Dune (2020)'s Paul Atreides himself, Timothee Chalamet, shine in his first Oscar nominated performance, 2017's Call Me By Your Name. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by film critic and artist Ctcher , as they explore: the highs and lows of opening yourself to love, alternative parenting paradigms, and whatever happened to braided leather belts. Enjoy! Dune Pod: your one stop shop to get fully prepared for the new Dune movie by delving into the books, as...
Arrival (2016)
June 23, 2020 12:27 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBIn our fourth episode, we continue our look at why Denis Villeneuve is the perfect choice to direct Dune (2020) by studying his very first science fiction outing: 2016's Arrival. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by podcasting legend Veronica Belmont, as they explore: free will vs. predestination, wise regal whales, and Fermat's principle of least time. Enjoy! Dune Pod: your one stop shop to get fully prepared for the new Dune movie by delving into the books, as well as the films di...
Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
June 17, 2020 14:06 - 1 hour - 117 MBIn our third episode, we discuss why Denis Villeneuve is the perfect choice to direct Dune (2020) by studying his most recent sci-fi masterpiece: Blade Runner 2049. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by film critic and artist Ctcher, as they explore: jaw dropping visuals, the importance grounding science fiction in reality, and the unanswerable questions of life. Enjoy! Dune Pod: your one stop shop to get fully prepared for the new Dune movie by delving into the books, as well as the...
Dune (1965) Part 2
June 10, 2020 23:57 - 1 hour - 115 MBIn our second episode, we complete our discussion of Frank Herbert's seminal, 1965 novel Dune. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason complete Part Two our discussion of Frank Herbert’s seminal science fiction masterpiece, Dune. We explore the dangers of following heroes, the complex religious themes in Dune, and which Matrix movie is TRULY the best. Enjoy and let us know what you think at [email protected]. Dune Pod: your one stop shop to get fully prepared for the new Dune movie by delving into...
Dune (1965) Part 1
June 05, 2020 16:34 - 1 hour - 127 MBIn the very first installment of Dune Pod, Haitch and Jason are joined by the co-host of the hit podcast 70mm, Protolexus. We kickoff this journey with Part One of our discussion of Frank Herbert’s seminal work of fiction, Dune! Plus, in this Episode 1 SPECIAL EDITION, Haitch and Jason look back on the first 2 years of the podcast. So buckle up and join us for the ride! Chapters Special Edition Introduction (00:00:00) Original Introduction (00:09:15) Roundtable Discussion (00:24:27) Spe...
Episode 00: Teaser
May 29, 2020 18:59 - 2 minutes - 3.47 MB“A beginning is the time for taking the most delicate care that the balances are correct.” - Bene Gesserit quote Coming Soon: Dune Pod, your one stop shop for all things Dune. Each week, your hosts Haitch, Proto, and Jason will break down Herbert's books, the movies, the mini-series, the games, the comics. Even Dune adjacent movies like Arrival or Bladerunner 2049 directed by Denis Villeneuve or ones featuring the Kwisatz Haderach himself - Timothée Chalamet are fair game. We're gonna sta...
Teaser
May 29, 2020 18:59 - 2 minutes - 2.76 MBDune Pod: your one stop shop to get fully prepared for the new Dune movie. Each week, your hosts Haitch and Jason welcome guests from a wide range of disciplines, from film critics, to spiritual advisors and technology thought leaders. We go deep on the films from the cast and crew of the new Dune. Movies like director Denis Villeneuve's Sicario, Arrival, and Blade Runner 2049. Timothy Chalamet's Call Me by Your Name, Little Women, and The King. Josh Brolin's No Country for Old Men and Inher...
Escape Hatch Trailer (2023)
May 29, 2020 18:59 - 1 minute - 2.27 MBWelcome to Escape Hatch, your portal into cinematic pocket universes. Each week, co-hosts Haitch and Jason discuss one of our favorite movies, what it means to us, and its place in cinema and culture. We're both Gen X dads with tech backgrounds from the Bay Area, which means, you guessed it, a lot of the movies we cover are genre films from the 80s, 90s, and beyond. We started the podcast - originally called Dune Pod - in the early days of the pandemic because we were obsessed with Denis Vi...