Second Thoughts
92 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsSecond Thoughts is a podcast where we openly share our opinions on films and television. Join Matt Feldbush, Aaron Deaton, Kyle Belback and a selection of special guests in a series of segments previewing, discussing, and analyzing a slough of films and television series.
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Episodes
Game of Thrones - Season 7: The Queen's Justice
August 03, 2017 04:00 - 50 minutes - 17.4 MBJoin Matt, Logan, and Justin as they tackle Game of Thrones Season 7's third episode: The Queen's Justice! Follow along as Matt rants about teleportation, the gang discusses both ice and fire, and yet again we theorize whether or not Gendry will show up this season.
"There's No Hiding From This, Son" - Dunkirk
August 02, 2017 04:00 - 59 minutes - 20.5 MBJoin Matt, Aaron, and Justin as they explore Christopher Nolan's latest film: Dunkirk. Follow along as they discuss the film's rendition of the historic evacuation, the technical aspects of the film, including score, structure, and sound design, and whether or not it's "Christopher Nolan's masterpiece" like everyone seems to think it is.
"Berlin Is A Cold Mistress" - Atomic Blonde
July 31, 2017 04:00 - 56 minutes - 19.5 MBJoin Aaron, Matt, and Kyle as they take you through David Leitch's Cold War spy thriller: Atomic Blonde! Follow along as the gang discusses the film's action sequences, how the movie is not Female John Wick like they assumed, as well as their thoughts on the costuming, production, choreography, and cinematography from first time director Leitch.
"I Only Want You On My Playlist" - Valerian
July 30, 2017 04:00 - 40 minutes - 14.2 MBJoin Matt, Logan, and Aaron as they tackle Luc Besson's newest film: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. Follow along as they discuss the film's abysmal box office performance, whether or not it lives up to their standards set in the expectations preview, and whether or not you should see it at all.
Expectations - Atomic Blonde
July 28, 2017 04:00 - 22 minutes - 8.01 MBJoin Matt, Kyle, and Aaron as they lay out their expectations for David Leitch's (one half of the directing duo of John Wick) Atomic Blonde. In this episode they discuss "good" action sequences, what we can hope from this film, and, of course, the power couple of Charlize Theron and Sofia Boutella.
Game of Thrones - Season 7: Stormborn
July 28, 2017 04:00 - 49 minutes - 17 MBJoin Matt, Jordan, and Justin as they follow up on their preview podcast and the first episode and discuss the second episode of Season 7: Stormborn! Listen as they unite their book knowledge with what we've seen in the show to try to explain some of the scenes and what it all might mean for the weeks coming up.
Expectations - Dunkirk
July 20, 2017 04:00 - 28 minutes - 9.8 MBJoin the three original hosts, Aaron, Matt, and Justin, as they reunite for a preview discussion of Christopher Nolan's epic war picture. Topics covered include Nolan's track record, brief historical context, and why this film stands to be a unique departure from his past ones.
Game of Thrones - Season 7: Dragonstone
July 20, 2017 04:00 - 48 minutes - 16.8 MBJoin Matt, Kyle, and Logan as they follow up the first episode of season 7 of Game of Thrones, Dragonstone! The gang goes scene by scene to discuss what everything means and how the episode is putting all the pieces on the board. Check in every week to see how those pieces change and whether or not they're any good at predicting this wild ride.
Expectations - Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
July 20, 2017 04:00 - 23 minutes - 8.09 MBJoin Matt, Aaron, and Logan as they dive deep into the world of Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, directed by Luc Besson, famous for The Fifth Element, Lucy, and Leon: The Professional. Follow the gang as they educate themselves on the history of Valerian and Laureline and how this film might differ from popular sci-fi franchises.
"Apes Together Strong" - War for the Planet of the Apes
July 19, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 22.1 MBAaron, Matt, Kyle, and Logan are part of the few remaining human survivors on the planet in this review and analysis of the trilogy closer. Spoilers are inside as we talk about what made this final film in Caesar's story real, breathtaking, and meaningful.
Game of Thrones - Season 7: Preview Part 2
July 16, 2017 04:00 - 47 minutes - 16.4 MBJoin Matt, returning guest Justin Bush, and new guest Jordan Smith, as they continue the discussion from Part 1 of Game of Thrones and dissect both the book and the show and discuss theories regarding where the show might lead and how it relates to what George R. R. Martin has written thus far.
Game of Thrones - Season 7: Preview Part 1
July 14, 2017 04:00 - 45 minutes - 15.8 MBJoin Matt as he brings along returning guests Kyle and Logan to discuss the worldwide phenomenon that is Game of Thrones. Based on the novel series The Song of Ice and Fire, Game of Thrones has taken the world, and us, by storm. Follow the three of us in this first part preview as we discuss where we've left the inhabitants of Westeros and Essos, what we thought of what's happened, and where we think this ride will go.
Expectations - War for the Planet of the Apes
July 11, 2017 04:00 - 38 minutes - 13.4 MBAaron, Matt, Kyle, and new guest Logan reminisce about all things apes including the originals, motion capure, and the latest film entiries following the story of Caesar. Stick around to hear the gang's foresight into which animal species will take over the planet next.
"Can't You Just Be a Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man?" - Spider-Man: Homecoming
July 11, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 23.9 MBJoin Matt, Kyle, and Justin as they weave their way through the Marvel Cinematic Universe's 16th film and the first film of the third reboot of the eponymous comic book character. In this mostly spoiler-free review, expect extreme adoration of one character, unrivaled annoyance with the reveal of another, and varying opinions on the stance of the film compared to the previous five.
Expectations - Spider-Man: Homecoming
July 10, 2017 04:00 - 32 minutes - 11.2 MBJoin Matt, Kyle, and Justin as they preview the 16th entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the first entry into the third reboot of the Spider-Man franchise, Spider-Man: Homecoming.
"Was He Slow?" - Baby Driver
July 03, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 22 MBJoin Matt, Aaron, Kyle, and special guest Justin Launstein, as they weave their way through the wild ride that is Edgar Wright's Baby Driver. Expect adoration of the film's cast, direction, and soundtrack and be sure to listen in for their several theories tying the film to several comic book universes!
"You Vengeful Bitches!" - The Beguiled (2017)
July 01, 2017 04:00 - 29 minutes - 10.4 MBAaron and Matt sit down for a spoiler-free analysis of Sofia Coppola's moody, sublime period piece in which they explore rich themes, filmmaking devices, and even a taste of historical architecture.
"No Sacrifice, No Victory" - Transformers: The Last Knight
June 28, 2017 04:00 - 31 minutes - 10.9 MBJoin Matt as he rides solo to take you through the wild ride that is Transformers: The Last Knight. In this spoiler-free review, he'll talk about how the film stacks up to the others and you'll see if he can keep his giddiness to a manageable level.
Fargo Year 3 - Episode 10
June 27, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 28 MBWe've come a long way but this cold, violent, chaotic season has come to an end. What does Varga truly mean as a character? Do Gloria's efforts come to any achievement? Drake and Aaron provide their testimonials for the show in retrospect.
Expectations - Baby Driver
June 23, 2017 04:00 - 28 minutes - 9.99 MBJoin Matt, Aaron, Kyle, and special guest Justin Launstein, creator of the pod's sweet intro music, as they steer their way through their expectations of Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, as well as the director's film history and the film's use of music, cars, and comedy.
Expectations - Transformers: The Last Knight
June 20, 2017 04:00 - 28 minutes - 9.95 MBJoin Matt as he rides solo and guides you through the riveting backstory of the Transformers franchise and his own personal views on Michael Bay's bombastic blockbuster and how it might be deeper than you might expect.
Fargo Year 3 - Episode 9
June 18, 2017 04:00 - 53 minutes - 18.5 MBWe discuss how this season of Fargo feels like a gothic fiction genre, what Nikki is capable of becoming, and if Sy will return for the final episode.
"There Are Fates Worse Than Death" - The Mummy (2017)
June 13, 2017 04:00 - 28 minutes - 9.91 MBThere's nothing we can do about it now; The Mummy is set free for better or worse. Aaron recalls what was good for the reboot, what was bad in execution, and what made it ugly.
Fargo Year 3 - Episode 8
June 10, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 21.4 MBThe hunt is on! This episode we go into great detail about the filmmaking techniques used in the woods and predatory nature. The tides are turning for a lot of players but the game is far from over.
Expectations - The Mummy (2017)
June 10, 2017 04:00 - 25 minutes - 8.86 MBAaron drives solo for The Mummy movie this installment. Listen in for his insight into the upcoming Dark Universe, classic Universal monsters, and more,
"They Do Not Deserve You" - Wonder Woman
June 09, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBJoin Matt and Kyle as they delve deep into the story, cinematography, and mythos of Wonder Woman, the 4th film in the DCEU franchise and one of the most inonic, landmark female figures in history.
Fargo Year 3 - Episode 7
June 02, 2017 04:00 - 47 minutes - 16.6 MBAs the good cops of Minnesota try to get to the bottom of this investigation, we try to cover some parallel topics including Occam's razor and centipede defense mechanisms. In this episode, the long awaited connection to previous seasons finally comes to light.
Expectations - Wonder Woman
May 30, 2017 04:00 - 39 minutes - 13.8 MBJoin Matt and Kyle as they dive deep into the mythos of the one of the most iconic and amazing female figures of all time, Wonder Woman, and her presence in Batman v Superman as they prep for her upcoming, landmark film.
Fargo Year 3 - Episode 6
May 27, 2017 04:00 - 42 minutes - 14.7 MBAaron and Drake dive into this monumental episode of Fargo and speculate what the remainder of the season has in store. It's starting to look like every man and woman for themselves. Minnesota is only getting colder, folks.
"Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite" - Alien: Covenant
May 24, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 27.2 MBJoin Aaron, Matt, and Kyle as they probe through Ridley Scott's newest entry into the Alien franchise, Alien: Covenant.
Fargo Year 3 - Episode 5
May 20, 2017 04:00 - 58 minutes - 20.3 MBIt's the halfway point of the season. Drake and Aaron give a character by character rundown of the playing field that is that is this wintery mess. Everyone is in over their heads and the Stussy brothers are beyond reconciliation.
Expectations - Alien: Covenant
May 16, 2017 04:00 - 30 minutes - 10.5 MBJoin Aaron, Matt, and newly promoted host Kyle as we preview Alien: Covenant. Follow us as we summarize its predecessor, Prometheus, and discuss both the Alien franchise and our thoughts on what we hope to see in Ridley Scott's Alien: Covenant.
Fargo Year 3 - Episode 4
May 14, 2017 04:00 - 55 minutes - 19.2 MBWe return to the animal kingdom that is Fargo. Join us in this episode dedicated to the wolves of Minnesota as we discuss the return of Malvo!
"I'm Mary Poppins, Y'all!" - Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2
May 09, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 23.1 MBJoin Aaron, Matt, and returning special guest Kyle Belback as we marvel at and dissect the fifteenth entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2.
Fargo Year 3 - Episode 3
May 06, 2017 04:00 - 38 minutes - 13.4 MBYou can take a cop out of Minnesota but you can't take the Minnesota out of a cop. Aaron and Drake discuss the Los Angeles episode and somehow compare the series to cellular activity.
Expectations - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
May 02, 2017 04:00 - 27 minutes - 9.73 MBJoin Aaron, Matt, and returning special guest Kyle Belback as we preview our thoughts for Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2. Expect a quick rundown of the previous film, for those who may not have seen it or have forgotten, and follow the three of us as we detail what our thoughts were on the first film and, as usual, what we hope to expect from Round 2. Be sure to follow up with our full discussion episode after the film releases, on May 5th in the US. Enjoy!
Fargo Year 3 - Episode 2
May 01, 2017 04:00 - 45 minutes - 15.8 MBIn true Fargo fashion, more unfathomable pinheadery occurs in the state of Minnesota. Join Drake and Aaron for the recap of the second episode.
Fargo Year 3 - Episode 1
April 30, 2017 04:00 - 50 minutes - 17.4 MBThe cards have been dealt and the quirky carnival of Minnesota crimes has begun. Join Aaron and Drake as they reflect with a detailed analysis on the season opener of Fargo (2017).
Expectations - Fate of the Furious
April 30, 2017 04:00 - 33 minutes - 11.7 MBJoin Matt, Aaron, and our guest Kyle Belback as we pre-game for the release of Fate of the Furious, the eighth entry in the franchise. Here we have a quick summary of the seven prior films for those uninitiated, Aaron included, and we share our thoughts on what we expect or hope to see in the film. Be sure to join us for our follow-up episode after the film releases where we discuss what we saw. Enjoy.
Is That a Monkey? - Kong: Skull Island
April 30, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBSecond Thoughts is a segment where we openly share our opinions and takes on a film after a fresh viewing. Be warned, spoilers are imminent. Join Aaron and Matt, with special guest Justin Bush, as we peel our way through the cinematic analysis of Kong: Skull Island (2017).
Fargo Year 3 - Preview
April 30, 2017 04:00 - 15 minutes - 5.41 MBAaron Deaton and Drake Mullet discuss their hopes and expectations before viewing this season of Fargo (2017).
"No One's Ready for This" - Fate of the Furious
April 30, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 26.7 MBJoin Matt, Aaron, and our guest Kyle Belback as we steer our way through a critical (sorta) analysis of the newly released Fate of the Furious.