Post-Weird
108 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis is Post-Weird, a conversation show between two friends about our increasingly dystopian future, and the pop-culture we think might help us make sense of it.
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Episodes
Ep. 101: The Best Music, Movies, and TV of 2023
December 23, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBWe're back to tell you what we loved this year! Our end-of-the-year spectacular - where we go over our favorite pop culture and entertainment from the year - including favorite albums, movies, TV shows, and more. Thank you for listening and happy holidays!
Ep. 100: One-hundred episode special! Post-Weird vs. Online Drinking Games
September 25, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBTo celebrate hitting 100 episodes, we played some online drinking games and got horribly wasted. The games won. It was a lot of fun! Thank you to everyone who has listened to us - to 100 more! Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller
Ep. 99: Netflix's 'One Piece' adaptation and the race to turn anime into live-action IP
September 11, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBThis week, we're talking about the good and bad of Netflix's 'One Piece' live-action adaptation, along with some of their other recent attempts like 'Cowboy Bebop.' Adapting anime seems to be a big source of IP right now for streaming, but is it actually working? And is it adding anything to these stories? We discuss. Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller
Ep. 98: Reviewing 'Ahsoka' episodes 1-2 and connecting the past and future of 'Star Wars' + HBO's 'Telemarketers'
September 01, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBWe're discussing 'Ahsoka' episodes 1-2 and where it succeeds and where it fails to connect the Star Wars mythology. Plus, we talk documentaries, and HBO's very special 'Telemarketers.' Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller
Ep. 97: Reviewing 2023 in music so far, including industry talk and our favorite songs and albums
August 25, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBBack with another podcast about music! This time, we talked about where the music industry seems to be headed these days and some of our favorite songs and albums from the year so far. Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller
Ep. 96: The 'Barbie' Review Pod
August 03, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBWe're talking about the biggest movie hit of the summer (and the year), Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie.' Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller
Ep. 95: Pay the writers and actors! (and other strike talk) + previewing the future of the movie monoculture with Barbenheimer
July 25, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBAnother pod, another day supporting the people that make the commercial art we love possible. Let's talk about the strike and writers and actors getting paid what they deserve. Then, we preview the biggest movie weekend of the year. Review of Barbie and Oppenheimer to come next week. Thank you for listening! Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller
Ep. 94: 'The Bear' S2 is TV greatness
July 14, 2023 14:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBOur review of 'The Bear' S2 in all its glory. Is it the best show going right now? (We think it might be.) Thank you for listening! Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams
Ep. 93: 'Across the Spider-Verse' + 'Primo' + 'Ted Lasso' S3
June 23, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBWe're back! After a break, we're returning to talk about the triumph of 'Across the Spider-Verse' at the movies, 'Primo' on Prime Video's Freevee channel, and the many disappointments of 'Ted Lasso' S3. Thank you for listening!
Ep. 92: The excellence and difficulty of 'Beef' and other problem conversations about (probably) bad people
April 28, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBWe're returning to talking about 'Beef' now that we've both completed the show. It's an excellently written TV that feels transcendent but also finds itself in controversy because of past comments by one of the cast members. We discuss what it means for the show, what it means to consume art by people who are likely bad people, and how we try and often fail to find the right ways to talk about it. Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller
Ep. 91: Previewing 'Beef' and 'Ted Lasso' S3. Plus, IP news around 'Star Wars' and 'Harry Potter'
April 21, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBWe're back, previewing 'Beef,' the best new show of the year so far, and 'Ted Lasso' S3. Plus, all the IP news and debate about recent 'Star Wars' and 'Harry Potter' announcements. Thank you for listening! Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller
Ep. 90: Reviewing 'Scream 6' and the continuing joys of good franchises + the finales of 'The Last of Us' and 'Poker Face'
April 03, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBThis week: Scream 6, The Last of Us, and Poker Face. Plus, friendship. It's everything you love about Post-Weird. So, thanks for listening!
Ep. 89: Reviewing Creed III + ranking all the movies in the 'Rocky/Creed' franchise
March 17, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBWe're talking about our impressions of the new blockbuster Creed III. We are huge fans of the Rocky franchise and were not disappointed by the new addition to the story. And then, we took the opportunity to rank them all 1-9! Thanks for listening. Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams
Ep. 88: 'The Last of Us' so far + the impending damage of AI on creative spaces
March 10, 2023 14:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBThanks for tuning in for another episode! This week, we're discussing our feelings on The Last of Us so far, headed into the finale, and then we have a conversation about AI in the creative arts space and the devaluation of human input in those spaces. Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller
Ep. 87: Reviewing 'You People,' the charms of 'Poker Face,' and 'The Last of Us' episodes 3-5
February 16, 2023 23:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBWe're discussing the ups and downs of the new Netflix movie 'You People,' along with new episodes of 'Poker Face' and 'The Last of Us.' Hosted by Zack Miller & Stephen Williams
Ep. 86: 'Scream VI' trailer reaction, 'The Last of Us' episodes 1-2, and a pop-punk check in on Fall Out Boy, Paramore, and more
January 27, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBWe're back again with our most loaded pod episode in a while, talking about how Scream VI stole our bodega horror story idea, The Last of Us and zombies vs. human characterization, and then a check-up on new albums coming from Fall Out Boy, Paramore, and more of our pop-punk favorites.
Ep. 85: First Ever In-Person Pod! Plus, our most anticipated movies and TV of 2023
January 13, 2023 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBWe recorded this in-person for the first time ever during our new years vacation! And we talked about what to look forward to in 2023. Thanks for listening! Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller
Ep. 84: The Best Movies, Music, TV and more from 2022
December 16, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBThis week, we recap the year and discuss our favorite pop culture and entertainment in movies, music, TV, and more. Thank you for listening! Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller
Ep. 83: Reviewing "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"
November 21, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBWe're back, and we're talking about the new Black Panther movie, Ryan Coogler's direction, and the space left by Chadwick Boseman (RIP). Thank you for listening! Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller
Ep. 82: The winners and losers of the post-truth biopic, and social media evaluation of art
October 06, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBWe're talking about the discourse around movies and television shows that are biographic, put often in a fictional post-truth sense, and how people talk about artistic license online. Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams
Ep. 81: Fall horror movie season begins + a late 'Stranger Things' discussion
September 29, 2022 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBWe welcome fall by talking about some recent horror movie watching, and then dive into a late review of 'Stranger Things.' Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams
Ep. 80: My Chemical Romance live, the case for watching 'House of the Dragon,' and the return of a famous MovieClub
September 14, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this episode, we discuss seeing My Chemical Romance live, the case for watching 'House of the Dragon,' and the return of a famous movie-based start-up. Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller
Ep. 78: 'Nope' + San Diego Comic-Con 2022
August 19, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBZack and Stephen discuss and review the new Jordan Peele movie 'Nope,' plus dive into the new slate of Marvel movies and shows announced at SDCC.
Ep. 79: The ongoing HBO Max fallout and the case for owning physical media
August 19, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBZack and Stephen discuss the changes happening at HBO Max, and what it means for the future of streaming. As more and more shows are removed, and streaming becomes more restricted and as pricey as cable, they make the case for owning what you love.
Ep. 77: NYC meet-up, 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' finale, and why 'The Bear' is one of the best shows of 2022
July 15, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBThis week, we're on the heels of having recently met up in NYC together. We discuss, and then get into recent events and TV watching, including breaking down the finale of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' and 'The Bear.' Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams
Ep. 76: Another Drake disappointment + other music industry talk, and our favorite albums of the year so far
June 24, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBThis week, we're talking about the new Drake album 'Honestly, Nevermind' and what happens when an artist runs out of things to say. Then, we discuss in general the big slate of albums recently, and some of our favorites so far in the first half of 2022. Hosted by Zack Miller & Stephen Williams
Ep. 75: The 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' miniseries and its place in the fandom and politics of 'Star Wars'
June 16, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBThis week, we discuss the first 4 episodes of the new 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' miniseries available on Disney+, including the internal politics of the show (and franchise as a whole) and how the fandom interacts with all of it. Hosted by Zack Miller & Stephen Williams
Ep. 75: The 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' miniseries and its place in the fandom and politics of 'Star Wars'
June 16, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBThis week, we discuss the first 4 episodes of the new 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' miniseries available on Disney+, including the internal politics of the show (and franchise as a whole) and how the fandom interacts with all of it. Hosted by Zack Miller & Stephen Williams
Ep. 74: Recent album sales, the influencer of TikTok on the streaming music industry, and how to understand record deals
May 26, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBThis week, we talk through some of the recent top-selling albums in the wake of a big month for the music industry. New albums from stars like Jack Harlow, Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, and Harry Styles, have resulted in big streaming numbers, but what does it all mean? Plus, TikTok music trends and a dissection of why Halsey and their record label might be at odds. Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams
Ep. 73: 'Atlanta' + 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,' and how art and commerce engage an audience
May 19, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBThis week, we're discussing 'Atlanta' season 3 and 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' to find out where their paths on the high-low art scale pass. Is it better to be pretentious and provocation or dumb and fun? How are these 2 works engaging their audiences? Hosted by Zack Miller& Stephen Williams
Ep. 72: The Return! Catching up on movies including 'Massive Talent' and 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' + how to handle pop culture and social media during a crisis
May 12, 2022 19:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBWe'll be diving deeper in coming episodes, but this was a great way to catch up after having to take a month off while both of us were doing some traveling. We discuss some movies we saw, other things we've been watching lately, plus chat about how bad news (and the erosion of rights) plays into our enjoyment of popular culture. Support abortion rights in Ohio: https://www.womenhaveoptions.org/ Hosted by Zack Miller & Stephen Williams
Ep. 72: The Return! Catching up on movies including 'Massive Talent' and 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' + how to handle pop culture and social media during a crisis
May 12, 2022 19:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBWe'll be diving deeper in coming episodes, but this was a great way to catch up after having to take a month off while both of us were doing some traveling. We discuss some movies we saw, other things we've been watching lately, plus chat about how bad news (and the erosion of rights) plays into our enjoyment of popular culture. Support abortion rights in Ohio: https://www.womenhaveoptions.org/ Hosted by Zack Miller & Stephen Williams
Ep. 71: Grammys Reaction, Marvel's 'Moon Knight,' and 'Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off' review
April 13, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBWelcome back to another episode! This week, we're talking about our reactions to the Grammy winners and how the show just never seems to know what they want to award. Then, we discuss the first couple of episodes of the new 'Moon Knight' show on Disney+. We'll be back soon with more. Thank you for listening! Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams
Ep. 70: 2003 Album Swap - 'Elephunk' by Black Eyed Peas vs. 'Deja Entendu' by Brand New
April 06, 2022 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBThis is one for us! We decided to trade some of our favorite albums and see what the other had to say, and for this one, we went with two albums from 2003. Listen to hear about our picks, what the albums meant to us when we found them, and what they mean to us today almost 20 years post-release. This is 'Elephunk' by Black Eyed Peas vs. 'Deja Entendu' by Brand New. Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams
Ep. 69: Will Smith vs. Chris Rock, and the 2022 Oscars
March 29, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBWe're talking about one of the strangest nights in movie history, the 2022 Oscars. Will Smith slaps Chris Rock on stage, and also wins an Oscar! This is a podcast about chaos. Thank you for listening! Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams
Ep. 68: 'Minx,' 'Winning Time,' 'Severance,' and the upcoming avalanche of prestige TV
March 23, 2022 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBWe're talking about three new shows we're following, 'Minx' and 'Winning Time' on HBOMax, and 'Severance' on Apple TV+. In addition, we go over a huge amount of new TV coming in March and April. Thank you for listening! Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams
Ep. 67: 'The Batman' Megapod
March 16, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBIt's all Batman, all the time, on this pod. We're going deep into spoiler territory to talk about the new DC blockbuster 'The Batman' and everything we loved (and didn't) about this new iteration. We also discuss our favorite versions of Batman, what inspired this one, and what we would like to see in the future. Put on some eyeliner, and welcome to the bat parade! Hosted by Zack Miller & Stephen Williams
Ep. 66: Disinformation, Ukraine, and you. Plus, the pop-punk revival reaches a turning point
March 02, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBWe discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine, how disinformation has spread online, and more. Then, we revisit the ongoing pop-punk revival and ask - who is this for? Singles like 'Emo Girl' and albums like 'Love Sux' leave us confused. Also, prepare for a deluge of content in March. It's all here on Post-Weird. Thank you for listening! Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams
Ep. 65: 'Marry Me' and the return of the movie star led romantic comedy. Plus, reviewing 'Kimi,' the Ben Simmons trade, and more.
February 16, 2022 17:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBThis week, we discuss answered prayers (more specifically, the 76ers trading Ben Simmons for James Harden), the current revitalization of the star-studded rom-com, review Steven Soderbergh's 'Kimi,' and defend Kid Cudi. Thank you for listening! Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams
Ep. 65: 'Marry Me' and the return of the movie star led romantic comedy. Plus, reviewing 'Kimi,' the Ben Simmons trade, and more.
February 16, 2022 17:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBThis week, we discuss answered prayers (more specifically, the 76ers trading Ben Simmons for James Harden), the current revitalization of the star-studded rom-com, review Steven Soderbergh's 'Kimi,' and defend Kid Cudi. Thank you for listening! Hosted by Zack Miller and Stephen Williams
Ep. 64: Ranking the 'Scream' franchise, single-screen watch habits, and 'We Need to Talk About Cosby'
February 11, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBThis week, we're talking about the new documentary 'We Need to Talk About Cosby,' the 2022 Oscar Nominations, our TV watching habits, and more. Then, we discuss 'Scream' (2022) and rank all the movies in the franchise from worst to best. Thank you for listening!
Ep. 63: Catching up on 'The Book of Boba Fett' and 'Peacemaker.' Plus, addressing headlines about the Supreme Court, Spotify, and more.
February 02, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBIn this episode, we start off talking about the news of the week regarding the Supreme Court, and the ongoing Spotify fallout in their support of Joe Rogan. Then, we catch up on 'The Mandalorian' episode of 'The Book of Boba Fett' and talk about our first impressions of 'Peacemaker.' We close with some thoughts on the upcoming movie 'The Batman,' and the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.
Ep. 62: What does Post-Weird even mean? Plus, corporate vs. independent art and our culture of FOMO
January 26, 2022 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBWe're back! New year, new pod, etc. But really, we set the groundwork for the pod moving forward in this episode, from talking about what Post-Weird actually means, to discussing how we balance conversations about corporate-owned vs. independent art, our culture of extreme hype and FOMO, and much more. This is going to be a good year for the podcast, and we thank you for listening! Hosted by Zack Miller & Stephen Williams
Ep. 61: 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' 'The Matrix Resurrections,' and the Best Movies and Television of 2021
January 07, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBFirst, we're talking about the biggest blockbusters of December. We finally dive deep into Spider-Man: No Way Home, the biggest movie of the year. Then, we talk about the mixed results of another Matrix movie. To wrap up the end of the year, we're both picking our top 5 favorite movies and television works from 2021. Thank you for listening! Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller
Ep. 60: The Best Music of 2021 - Top 5 Songs and Albums of the Year
December 23, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBWe're back to talk all about our favorite music of 2021! We chat about the big picture of the music industry, what makes a star in music now, and big release disappointments. Then we dive into both of our top 5 songs and albums of the year. Thank you for listening and Happy Holidays! Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller
Ep. 59: The bad Christmas movie swap - 'Four Christmases' vs. 'Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas'
December 09, 2021 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBInstead of talking about good Christmas movies, which we did last year, we decided to swap bad Christmas movies and drunkenly speak on the results. It was a mess. This is that podcast. Welcome to us talking about two movies that you should probably skip this holiday season - unless you want to start drinking too. 'Four Christmases' vs. 'Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas.' LET'S GO! Hosted by Stephen Williams & Zack Miller
Ep. 58: Top 5 Favorite Christmas Songs
December 02, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBIn this episode, we discuss our personal top 5 Christmas songs, along with our opinions on Holiday music, Christmas gift-giving, and much more related to our (but mostly Stephen's) favorite time of the year. Thank you for listening!
Ep. 57: Disney+ Day reaction, part 2 - New Marvel Movies / Star Wars updates
November 19, 2021 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this episode, we react to the latest trailers and announcements from Disney+ Day regarding the future of the MCU and Star Wars. This includes topics like Falcon's role in Captain America 4, reading the room on Eternals, and the leaks regarding actors appearing in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Then, we move to Star Wars to discuss The Book of Boba Fett and the return of Hayden Christensen in the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi show. Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller
Ep. 56: Disney+ Day reaction, part 1 - New Marvel Shows
November 17, 2021 15:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBIn this episode, we react to the latest series of announcements from Disney+ Day regarding the future of the Marvel TV universe: everything from shows we already knew about, like She-Hulk, to brand new announcements like X-Men '97. Which ones are we most excited about? Which ones will matter the most? All questions we will try to answer. Thank you for listening! Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller
Ep. 55: Astroworld, vinyl shortages, and general music discussion (including Silk Sonic, Avril Lavigne, and more)
November 12, 2021 16:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode, we're discussing the biggest music news of the week including the Astroworld tragedy, the ongoing vinyl shortage, and new music releases from Silk Sonic, Avril Lavigne, Adele, and more. Thank you for listening! Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller