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The Incomparable Mothership 708: Wet Hot Mutagenic Summer

March 22, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MB

It’s the first-ever Reboot a Bad Movie draft! In which our stalwart panelists grab an intellectual-property loser off the shelf, dust it off, and re-envision it in a new way that could maybe, possibly be a hit with modern audiences. Moisés Chiullán with Lisa Schmeiser, David J. Loehr, Cicero Holmes and Monty Ashley.

Sorkin' In It 3.2: The Cold Open (Studio 60 Episode 2)

March 22, 2024 15:08 - 34 minutes - 39.4 MB

If you’ve been thinking that this podcast needs more choir robes and Phil Donahue jokes, then boy oh boy are you in luck! Lex and Brian are back, covering Episode 2 of Studio 60, “The Cold Open”, which feels very much like a part 2 of the Pilot. Matt battles writer’s block until inspiration strikes him. Perhaps it should have struck him harder? Grab your local philharmonic, warm up your singing voice — it’s time for Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

Lions, Towers & Shields 92: We've Got All the French You Need

March 21, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

Gene Kelly was at the height of his powers in 1951, starring in musicals for MGM, and choreographing some of them. Here, Vincent Minelli directs, but the dancing is by Kelly. Leslie Caron makes her film debut, and the rest of the cast has a decidedly continental vibe. The film is “inspired” by George Gershwin’s 1928 musical of the same name, but the writing credit here goes to Alan Jay Lerner, aka half of the celebrated Lerner and Lowe musical composing team. An American in Paris won a boatlo...

Total Party Kill 441: We're Big Readers Here

March 19, 2024 16:00 - 56 minutes - 79.6 MB

A group of misfit adventurers climb through a book-shaped portal and into a suspiciously lovely spa on a quest to find a Dwarven librarian. Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Mikah Sargent and Monty Ashley.

Biff! 198: X-Men 3: The Last Stand

March 18, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 76.2 MB

If you love the X-Men do we ever have a movie for you. So long as you only love Wolverine. This movie starts off with a bang in the holodeck and then quickly gets to work killing a bunch of our heroes either literally or just by erasing their personalities. Sometimes even both! Read along with us as we cover the last (?) of the X-Men movies. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

A Complicated Profession 75: The Bad Batch S3E6-7: "Infiltration / Extraction"

March 17, 2024 14:00 - 52 minutes - 36.6 MB

We return with a two-part Bad Batch episode, where our heroes find themselves in hot water yet again. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony discuss the architecture of monasteries, clone attitudes, and the future of Star Wars animation. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

Sophomore Lit 156: Heart of Darkness

March 15, 2024 18:21 - 58 minutes - 47.3 MB

The Podcast! The Podcast! John Holt discusses the ill-fated cruise that is Joseph Conrad’s novelette Heart of Darkness (1899). John McCoy with John Holt.

Biff! 197: X-Men 2: X-Men United

March 15, 2024 18:18 - 2 hours - 162 MB

It’s a Giant Size X-Men epsiode this time! Hold on to your thinly veiled metaphores as we revisit the X-Mansion and meet our X-Pals and a few new friends too. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

The Incomparable Mothership 707: Crime is Not Cozy

March 15, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

Nobody is more surprised than Antony Johnston to find he’s now a cozy crime author. Dan Moren sniffs out the secrets of his “Dog Sitter Detective” series. Dan Moren with Antony Johnston.

Agents of SMOOCH 114: Full of Wild Notions

March 15, 2024 08:03 - 1 hour - 140 MB

For today’s mission, our Agents take on The Buccaneers, an Apple TV series that is scandal-laden and somewhat historical. The modern sensibility and soundtrack laid over the historical invasion of rich American debutants into cash-strapped British upper-class society make for an energetic vibe. If you missed it, our Agents recommend catching up before joining us for a good gossip about the collection of characters. In lieu of research, these Agents have chosen to go for wild historical specul...

Robot or Not? 283: (Pizza) Pie

March 14, 2024 19:45 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MB

Fresh out of the oven for Pi Day, here’s a discussion of who exactly thinks pizza is a pie. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Lions, Towers & Shields 91: I Wouldn't Go to Salinas Either

March 14, 2024 19:00 - 49 minutes - 35 MB

Unlike the mid-40s film that first brought us Bogie and Bacall, The Breaking Point is a relatively faithful adaptation of Ernest Hemingway’s story, To Have and Have Not. This one stars John Garfield (in one of his final films) and Patricia Neal. Michael Curtiz directs, but if that suggests a routine Warner Bothers potboiler (I love those) it is not. Garfield is a boat captain talked into doing some smuggling. There’s a love triangle and an ending that’ll just wrench you. Shelly Brisbin w...

Random Trek 257: "The Siege of AR-558" (DS9) with Grant Jun Otsuki

March 14, 2024 18:43 - 50 minutes - 23.4 MB

Grant Jun Otsuki, a cultural anthropologist, joins Scott to discuss "The Siege of AR-558" (DS9 S7E8). We attempt to have a lighthearted conversation about a very heavy episode of Deep Space Nine. Topics include which Captain you'd want to work for, how great Avery Brooks' performance is in this episode, and why the heck was Quark allowed to hang around in this situation. Be sure to read Grant's fantastic McSweeney's piece "Due to Falling Enrollments, We Will No Longer Offer Courses In Romu...

Sorkin' In It 3.1: Pilot (Studio 60 Episode 1)

March 14, 2024 12:06 - 36 minutes - 42.8 MB

We survived The Newsroom. Will Studio 60 be better, worse, or just… different?The only way to find out is to dive into the pilot episode, cleverly titled “Pilot.” Let’s meet new characters! Let’s meet old Sorkin friends — and names! Let’s debate Sorkin tropes! Live from Hollywood, it’s the new season of Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

Game Show 226: We Keep Our Rocks Modestly Covered

March 13, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 38.4 MB

It’s a family and friends edition of Random Pursuit as every contestant on this, the 33rd Random Pursuit, has a direct connection to host Erika. Sometimes even through family bloodlines! That’s all great, but how will all these friends feel after they have to answer questions of increasing and random difficulty? Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky with Erik Stadnik, Kyle Anderson, Sarah Murphy, Annette Wierstra and Scott Ensign.

Total Party Kill 440: Plan L for Lion

March 12, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

The Stygian Gambit comes to a thrilling conclusion, but not before Revelle instigates even more lion chaos! Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell and Monty Ashley.

A Complicated Profession 74: The Bad Batch S3E5: "The Return"

March 10, 2024 19:40 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MB

We venture back to a cozy ice planet full of surprises on this week’s episode of The Bad Batch, and your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are bundled up for the trip. We discuss quiet moments, surprise monsters, and, of course, the responses to our informal Moonlighting poll. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

Sorkin' In It 3.0: Season 3: Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip

March 08, 2024 20:12 - 16 minutes - 20 MB

It’s Studio 60 time! Now that our coverage of The Newsroom is done, you may find yourself experiencing new feelings you’ve never had before. Sadness. Grief. Elation. Relief. But we hope you also feel eager anticipation about what’s ahead. And what is that you may ask? For Season 3, Lex and Brian are covering Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. It’s a show about a show. Imagine that! Episode one comes out next week, and here’s the preview. Or trailer. Or kickoff. You know what? Here’s where we tell...

The Incomparable Mothership 706: Riff on Biff

March 08, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 78.1 MB

We conclude our movie-by-movie review of the “Back to the Future” series with the western-themed third installment, which features less time travel shenanigans and more old-west shenanigans. Jason Snell with Lex Friedman, John Siracusa, Brian Warren, Monty Ashley and Moisés Chiullán.

Lions, Towers & Shields 90: Ruth Chatterton is Jacked

March 07, 2024 21:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

This 1936 film is based on the well-known novel of the same name, by Sinclair Lewis. It’s the story of a successful middle-aged man (Walter Huston) who wants something new from his life. That’s what his wife (Ruth Chatterton) wants, too, but their ideas are very different, and not compatible. And there’s Mary Astor, living her best life in an Italian villa, being all awesome and stuff. It’s fun to watch these three actors work. The writing is good, too. William Wyler (who we last heard from i...

Total Party Kill 439: I Am A Loud Lion

March 05, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

Plan B - the B is for best. Or is it for bump? Baboon? Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell and Monty Ashley.

Robot or Not? 282: Places You've Been

March 04, 2024 17:00 - 8 minutes - 6.12 MB

Do you have to leave the airport or get out of the car to claim you’ve been somewhere? (And are you under oath?) John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

A Complicated Profession 73: The Bad Batch S3E4: "A Different Approach"

March 03, 2024 21:30 - 48 minutes - 33.9 MB

The latest episode of The Bad Batch crash lands and your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are on hand to discuss currency exchange rates, pet regulations, and mixed reunions. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

Sorkin' In It 2.25: What Kind of Day Has It Been (The Newsroom S3E6)

March 01, 2024 17:10 - 30 minutes - 35.3 MB

Today, Lex and Brian cover the series finale of The Newsroom. It’s an episode with a funeral, plenty of flashbacks, music, bowling, and Sorkin just trying to tie up a few loose ends. Did Lex and Brian find themselves satisfied? Elated? Relieved? There’s only one way to find out. Also, stay tuned to the end of the episode for the big reveal of what Sorkin show we plan to cover next! Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

Agents of SMOOCH 113: A Metaphorical Solution

March 01, 2024 09:15 - 1 hour - 125 MB

Our Agents are back with another Romance in Action mission with Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Part 1). We are starting with the 2005 movie that shows Great Truths Hidden Under the Fantastical. On the surface, this is a movie about two married spies flirting by trying to kill each other. Underneath the fantasy, this movie is about the safety of expressing your feelings and true self to your partner. Grab your hidden stash of weapons, it’s about to get dangerous-metaphorically. Don’t blow up your house, Ag...

The Incomparable Mothership 705: A Legacy of Biffs

March 01, 2024 05:19 - 1 hour - 88.4 MB

It’s time again. Time! To go forward in time, then backward—or is it sideways?—in time, then further back in time, and then maybe even further back in time. It’s time for the bland future of 2015, the apocalyptic alt-present of 1985, and a familiar 1955. But most of all, it’s time for a Crisis on Infinite Biffs. It’s “Back to the Future Part II.” Jason Snell with John Siracusa, Dan Moren, Brian Warren and Shelly Brisbin.

Incomparable Radio Theater 4.1: Bebop Palooka

March 01, 2024 04:05 - 11 minutes - 9.36 MB

In a dark city, on the wrong side of the tracks, a boxer with fists of fury and a heart of gold helps a woman in need. Or maybe it was his trainer with a swing like the Babe that helps. Don’t ask me, I’m not the narrator. It’s that kind of a show. The Finley Quality Network is back on the air… With Kevin R. Free, Ayun Halliday, Rebecca Comtois, Mac Rogers, and Howard Sherman David J. Loehr.

Game Show 225: Glenn Interrupted Himself

February 28, 2024 17:00 - 56 minutes - 26.1 MB

Mind Meld returns for the seventh iteration of America’s favorite game show! This one is extra chaotic, and only because Glenn makes his first appearance. Remember: there is no strategy! Tony Sindelar and Kathy Campbell with Glenn Fleishman, Annette Wierstra, Moisés Chiullán and Brian Hamilton.

Total Party Kill 438: This Casino Is Not Airtight

February 27, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MB

Some rat shenanigans, a soak in the spa, and … Oh God! It’s a LION! Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell and Monty Ashley.

A Complicated Profession 72: The Bad Batch S3E1-3: "Confined / Paths Unknown / Shadows of Tantiss"

February 25, 2024 14:30 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

The Bad Batch is back for its final season, and with it, your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony. We discuss time jumps, video game jumping puzzles, and literal ticking clocks in this three-episode season premiere. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

Defocused 370: It's a Vibe

February 23, 2024 18:53 - 1 hour - 34.5 MB

I had sympathy jaw. Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

Sorkin' In It 2.24: Oh Shenandoah (The Newsroom S3E5)

February 23, 2024 18:10 - 37 minutes - 43.8 MB

In this penultimate episode of this season of Sorkin’ In It, Lex and Brian cover what is possibly the least-beloved work of Aaron Sorkin’s career; and we’ll come right out and say that it earns every bit of that terrible reputation. Will is in jail, Maggie and Jim are in Russia, and Charlie’s getting worked up trying to hold it all together. Spoiler: It ends poorly. But we keep our chins up and find that we still enjoy getting to talk about it… even if some of our focus is on how not good it ...

The Incomparable Mothership 704: Kramer Before Kramer

February 23, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 98.3 MB

Great Scott! No time to be a slacker, McFly, because we’ve gotta go back in time to 1985 so we can go back to 1955 so we can perfectly time a lightning strike. That’s right, it’s time to talk about “Back to the Future.” Jason Snell with Aleen Simms, John Siracusa, Shelly Brisbin, Chip Sudderth and Lex Friedman.

Magnum, podcast 81: "Kapu" (S7E10)

February 22, 2024 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.7 MB

It’s like “Witness,” but on a made-up Hawaiian island! We end this season of “Magnum, podcast” on the forbidden island of Kapu. There’s no phone, no light, no motor car—not a single luxury. Jason Snell, Philip Michaels and David J. Loehr.

Total Party Kill 437: Rat Race

February 20, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB

Come for the duelling intimidation checks, stay for the downtime portion of the heist. Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell and Monty Ashley.

Robot or Not? 281: Killer Robot

February 19, 2024 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.74 MB

Listener Kent is building actual killer robots. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

The Incomparable Mothership 703: Communists? In Berkeley?

February 16, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MB

Jason’s favorite movie of 2023 was the gray flipside to “Barbie,” Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer.” And while none of us would exactly call ourselves Nolan fans, this one manages to grapple with a deep subject with great care. It’s got some spectacular scenes that will blow your mind—and a whole lot more scene of men in suits and hats standing around talking. Jason Snell with Shelly Brisbin, Kathy Campbell and Cicero Holmes.

Agents of SMOOCH 112: And Boy, Will They

February 16, 2024 09:54 - 57 minutes - 106 MB

We are back with a classic Romance in Action from 1986: The Big Easy. We have Dennis Quaid practicing the art of seduction with Ellen Barkin amid a murder investigation. With a seedy 80s vibe, they follow a trail of clues that lead them deeper into a corrupt mess in New Orleans. The investigation keeps pulling them apart making us wonder: Will they or won’t they? Annette Wierstra with Deborah Stanish and Shelly Brisbin.

Sorkin' In It 2.23: Contempt (The Newsroom S3E4)

February 15, 2024 23:15 - 40 minutes - 47.2 MB

Subpoenas. Rushed (but beautiful) weddings. Courtrooms. Handcuffs. It’s an overstuffed Newsroom, and boy does Jim disappoint us. Almost as much as he disappoints Hallie. Meanwhile, Mackenzie and The Source get soaked, and ACN gets acquired. Brian and Lex get… kind of frustrated. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

Free the Squee 7: One Ribbon Isn't Enough

February 15, 2024 05:39 - 54 minutes - 125 MB

This episode is bigger on the inside as Heather and Stacy talk the return of David Tennant and Catherine Tate in the 2023 Doctor Who Specials, Ncuti Gatwa as the Flirty Doctor (you heard it here first, people!), anticipating Free The Squee’s first appearance at the Gallifrey One Convention, and Heather’s Ode to Verity Podcast. But first, it’s time to get a little serious about cultural gaffs, friendship and making amends. Let’s get going- we’ve got a lot of ground to cover and we left our TAR...

Game Show 224: A Book Is Just A Really Long Song

February 14, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MB

It’s another episode of Random Pursuit! In this episode: a brand new contestant, an epic run, and which version of Trivial Pursuit will be Erika’s least favorite this time? Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky with Helen Zaltzman, Glenn Fleishman, Katrina Griffiths, Deborah Stanish and Dan Moren.

Biff! 196: X-Men (2000)

February 14, 2024 02:57 - 1 hour - 116 MB

Before the superhero ball got rolling the mutants were there to give it a push. This week we visit the X-Men in the original movie from the year 2000. It’s not perfect. There are plenty of flaws. But, wow, what a movie. It may not be so much of a template as Iron Man (or The Incredible Hulk) but it is inarguably in the vanguard of what would become the dominant blockbuster movie events since it was released. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

Magnum, podcast 80: "Dead Man's Channel" (S2E2)

February 14, 2024 00:35 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MB

This episode provides a missing archaeologist, a bitter academic dispute, and a goat, inspiring Phil to create a new segment: Is This Anything? Jason Snell, Philip Michaels and David J. Loehr.

Total Party Kill 436: Rule 6: Win! Win! Win!

February 13, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

TPK returns to the greater Varkenbluff area with another heisty challenge, in which Jaee, Levithia, Revelle, and K’ronng learn it’s better to rule in Hell than serve drinks at a casino. Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell and Monty Ashley.

Lazy Doctor Who 244: The Time Warrior - 4

February 12, 2024 04:10 - 16 minutes - 12.4 MB

Steven and Erika finish off an epic day of podcasting by finishing off The Time Warrior! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Lazy Doctor Who 243: The Time Warrior - 2-3

February 12, 2024 03:10 - 19 minutes - 14.8 MB

Erika and Steven maybe agree on this story more than Erika thought. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Lazy Doctor Who 242: The Time Warrior - 1

February 12, 2024 01:36 - 21 minutes - 16.3 MB

Steven and Erika dive headlong into season 11 and a story they (for a change) don’t really agree on! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Lazy Doctor Who 241: The Green Death - 6

February 11, 2024 22:24 - 15 minutes - 12 MB

Erika and Steven complete “The Green Death”, season 10, the Jo Grant era, and this style of opening/closing credits. Many endings! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Lazy Doctor Who 240: The Green Death - 4-5

February 11, 2024 21:24 - 19 minutes - 14.4 MB

Steven and Erika get depressed about capitalism and picky (then less picky) about mispronunciations. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Sorkin' In It 2.22: Main Justice (The Newsroom S3E3)

February 09, 2024 19:11 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MB

Richard/Toby sees no cause for optimism, but Brian and Lex do: They’re here covering season three, episode three of The Newsroom: Main Justice. We’re at the White House Correspondence dinner, and so is BJ Novak, who is so ridiculous. And we meet the source! Oh, and the steady downfall of Jim (and perhaps Jim and Hallie) continues. No matter what, though, our obligation (and yours) is to keep Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.

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