On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle “The Trip to Greece,” starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, and imagine travel in this time of quarantine.

Episode 621: The Trip Cinematic Universe originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]

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Peter Fenzel, Mark Lee, and Matthew Wrather discuss the latest installment of The Trip, directed by Michael Winterbottom and starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon. This installment takes the frenemies to Greece, retracing the steps (oar-strokes?) of Odysseus, and addresses history, mortality, and masculinity. Fair warning: It’s a lot.



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Further Reading

“As Not Seen on TV” from the New York Times

Episode 621: The Trip Cinematic Universe originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]