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Vulcan Hello 86: "Mirrors" (Discovery S5E5)
April 28, 2024 01:29 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MBAt long last, this episode of “Star Trek: Discovery” answers the question fans have been asking about for decades: What’s under that Breen helmet? Wait, was that not your question? How about some backstory for this season’s antagonists? No? You wanted to know more juicy details about the Mirror Universe? Well, we don’t know what to tell you. Look in the mirror. We did. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.
Sorkin' In It 3.7: Nevada Day, Part 1 (Studio 60 Episode 7)
April 26, 2024 22:31 - 24 minutes - 28.8 MBUh oh. It’s the Nevada episode. This is the one Lex was worried about before he and Brian started rewatching Studio 60. And it’s the first half of a two parter. But… maybe it wasn’t as bad as Lex remembered? It has John Goodman. It has time travel storytelling. How bad could it be? Only way to find out? Start Sorkin’ in it. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.
The Incomparable Mothership 713: Weird Guy in the Meat Locker
April 26, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBWhy does discussing the overlooked 1991 classic “Dead Again” feel like we’re living a past life? Maybe it’s the shock of seeing young Sir Kenneth Branagh (attempting a weird American accent) and Dame Emma Thompson. Maybe it’s Sir Derek Jacobi making us wonder if that stutter is an “I, Claudius” reference. Maybe it’s the whole romantic fantasy thing, with a Hitchcockian past intruding on a 1990s present. Jason Snell with Glenn Fleishman, Erika Ensign, Annette Wierstra, Dr. Drang and Sha...
Agents of SMOOCH 117: I Carried a Watermelon
April 26, 2024 08:58 - 1 hour - 120 MBReturn to the Eighties’ version of the Sixties as we explore summer camp, first loves, progressive politics, and never putting Baby in a corner. After this week’s Dirty Dancing mission, we’re saying forget cop/not-a-cop pairings, let’s have more dancer/not-a-dancer matchups. Annette Wierstra with Stacy Watnick.
Game Show 229: Good Lord, Everyone Needs Nachos
April 24, 2024 16:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBSomehow, the answers to questions submitted by you, the listeners, about the Marvel Cinematic Universe have been stretched into three entire editions of Feuding Families! And we saved the best for last! Well, we didn’t, but we had fun playing, and we think you’ll have fun listening. Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar, Chip Sudderth, Monty Ashley, Glenn Fleishman, Moisés Chiullán, David J. Loehr and Kelly Guimont.
Total Party Kill 446: Murder Armoire
April 23, 2024 16:00 - 51 minutes - 73 MBOur heroes are stuck in a hallway, and their only means of defense are arson and ice rinks with a dash of desperation. Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Mikah Sargent and Monty Ashley.
Sophomore Lit 158: A Perfect Day for Bananafish
April 22, 2024 19:24 - 37 minutes - 30.5 MBPodcasters: What Do They Know? Do They Know Things?? Let’s Find Out! Jason Snell talks about marine life in J.D. Salinger’s “A Perfect Day for Bananafish” (1948). John McCoy with Jason Snell.
Magnum, podcast 82: Magnum Trading Cards
April 22, 2024 18:52 - 55 minutes - 47.4 MBThanks to Listener David, we return for this special episode where we react to the opening of an age-old pack of Magnum, p.i. Trading Cards. Images should appear in your podcast player as we go, or you can see them in the show notes on the website. Jason Snell, Philip Michaels and David J. Loehr.
Lions, Towers & Shields 96: I Think He *Might* Be A Sociopah
April 20, 2024 03:03 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBDown in the depths of precode cinema, where Shelly likes to spend torrid nights, there’s a depiction of how a department store can be a little Peyton Place, and how Warren William is never to be trusted. The great precode lothario stars with very young Loretta Young and Wallace Ford (who we just saw as a middle-aged creep in The Breaking Point) as her love interest. Aside from the sleaze, it’s kind of fun to see how a department store works in the 1930s. Shelly Brisbin with Micheline Ma...
A Complicated Profession 79: The Bad Batch S3E12-13: "Juggernaut / Into the Breach"
April 20, 2024 01:30 - 49 minutes - 34.5 MBThe Bad Batch nears its finale and your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are along for the ride as the team “rescues” an Imperial admiral and makes their way to Tantiss. We discuss stunning vs. shooting, stage business, and nice white uniforms. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Defocused 372: The Super Oscars
April 19, 2024 23:20 - 50 minutes - 23.6 MBFor your reconsideration. Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.
Sorkin' In It 3.6: The Wrap Party (Studio 60 Episode 6)
April 19, 2024 19:32 - 28 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this episode, we discuss “The Wrap Party,” a Studio 60 episode that certainly exists in our timeline. Things happen! For example, an old guy wanders into the studio. Matt and Sim go clubbing, sort of. Jordan tries to make friends. Listen, we’re still absolutely enjoying Studio 60, and we’re having plenty of fun chatting about it, but this episode doesn’t make our top 10 list so far. That’s ok! You’re in good hands with your ol’ pals Lex and Brian. Let’s do what we do best, and that’s go So...
The Incomparable Mothership 712: Arguably the Saddest Record
April 19, 2024 16:03 - 1 hour - 103 MBIt’s time to celebrate the music of the first decade of this century via our 2000s album draft! From opera to show tunes, we’ve got several musical styles covered—and those are just Andy’s picks! Why do James’s picks leave us cold? What is Erika’s favorite Beat Saber band? Why does Kelly use karaoke as therapy? How does Shelly tactically use remixes? And why did Brian insist on editing this episode? Jason Snell with Brian Hamilton, James Thomson, Shelly Brisbin, Erika Ensign, Kelly Gu...
Total Party Kill 445: Auburn or Blauburn
April 19, 2024 14:50 - 55 minutes - 77.3 MBThe party reunites, beats up some statues, and encounters language barriers in their quest to save a scared Dwarf from a questionable wellness clinic. Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Mikah Sargent and Monty Ashley.
Vulcan Hello 85: "Face the Strange" (Discovery S5E4)
April 19, 2024 01:39 - 42 minutes - 30 MBTime may change me, but I can’t trace time! We ping-pong through the personal history of the USS Discovery as Michael tries to teach herself how far she’s come, Rayner learns to let the Burn go and live a little, and Stamets gets to construct a box to crush a Time Bug. Also, a Short Trek is surprisingly relevant! We break it all down. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.
Robot or Not? 285: Theme Songs / Skip Intro
April 15, 2024 16:00 - 9 minutes - 7.04 MBWe follow up on some feedback about our theme songs, and theme songs in general, while taking on whether we use the Skip Intro button when we should be listening to TV theme songs. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.
Biff! 200: Ep: 200: X-Men: Origins: Wolverine
April 15, 2024 01:06 - 1 hour - 113 MBIt is episode 200 of everyone’s beloved super-hero TV shows, movies, and dumb jokes podcast — BIFF! This week we tackle X-Men Origins: Wolverine. In which things happen to our hero rougjly in sequence until the end where he forgets them all. As a special episode two hundred treat we quickly revisit the various shows we’ve watched over the years and give a few briefs thoughts about each. Biff has a been great fun for all of us and we’d like to thank you all for reading along and being true Bif...
Sorkin' In It 3.5: The Long Lead Story (Studio 60 Episode 5)
April 12, 2024 16:49 - 30 minutes - 36.1 MBLauren Graham hosts Studio 60 (but we barely see her). Christine Lahti plays a reporter and we see more of her (a Lahti of her? Is that a thing?). We get a lot of Matt/Harriet star-crossed romance (yawn). But we do get a lotta lute (which is fun to say, try it!). Meanwhile Jordan passes on a surefire hit, and we’re still shipping her and Danny (the kids still call it shipping, right?). Anyway, it’s a new Sorkin’ In It (yay!). Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.
The Incomparable Mothership 711: Creepy Bone Owl
April 12, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBOur book club reconvenes to discuss the “Shades of Magic” series by V.E. Schwab, as well as the start of a second trilogy, “The Fragile Threads of Power.” Before the spoilers begin, we’ll explain the parallel fantasy world structure and explain why it’s such a great series. Then we’ll discuss the newest book in the series. Plus: What are we reading? Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms and Heather Berberet.
Agents of SMOOCH 116: Dangerous Things on Tractors
April 12, 2024 08:46 - 1 hour - 148 MBOur agents are kicking off their Sunday shoes for this mission. It’s time to fight for your prom and get Footloose. This mission explores how teenagers gonna teenage and whether Footloose still holds up 40 years later. Join our discussion of sex, religion, politics, and shaking your bootie in a rainfall of glitter. Back to the Future makes several surprising cameos, but it all makes sense—trust us. So get up off of your knees and everybody cut footloose. Annette Wierstra with Shelly Brisb...
Random Trek 259: "Things Past" (DS9) with David J. Loehr
April 12, 2024 03:37 - 46 minutes - 21.6 MBDavid J Loehr, writer and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Things Past” (DS9 S5E8). Topics include the lack of Neelix, Odo’s tortured soul, and the creepy uncanny vibe that allows for effective, and cheap, Star Trek episodes. Next on Random Trek: “Genesis” (TNG S7E19) with James Thomson. Scott McNulty with David J. Loehr.
Vulcan Hello 84: "Jinaal" (Discovery S5E3)
April 12, 2024 02:09 - 47 minutes - 33.4 MBThis week Burnham and Book take another hike to find a clue; Tilly explains to Rayner that he’s not on his old “Star Trek” show anymore; Saru tumbles into a Ni’Varian episode of “Veep”; and Gray and Adira go their separate ways, worlds apart. It’s all about connections, you see. And this episode connects Scott and Jason to each other, and both of them to you. See, we’re going with the Disco flow. Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.
Lions, Towers & Shields 95: My Film Erogenous Zones
April 11, 2024 21:40 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBHere are Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift at their hottest, with an adaptation of Theodore Dreiser’s An American Tragedy. Just as in Night of the Hunter, Shelley Winters maybe ought to watch her back. George Stevens directs, and here, he’s beginning his epic period. In the 50s, he’ll direct Giant and Shane, among others. This one is full of melodrama and social aspiration and also has a bunch of Oscars, including Stevens’ first for directing. It’s nice to look at. Shelly Brisbin wit...
Game Show 228: Opossum My Possum
April 10, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBRandom Pursuit returns! With a first time contestant (we think), three regular contestants who have never won before (but who we still love), and one contestant who has won several times (but doesn’t remember any of those victories). Who will win this time? And will they remember it? Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky with Deborah Stanish, Glenn Fleishman, Jean MacDonald, Lex Friedman and Shelly Brisbin.
Total Party Kill 444: Marinara Mimosa
April 09, 2024 16:00 - 57 minutes - 80.4 MBJasper meets a kobold, Lonewalker befriends a gorgon, and they may unlock the secret of the spa…but at what cost? Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Mikah Sargent and Monty Ashley.
A Complicated Profession 78: The Bad Batch S3E10-11: "Identity Crisis / Point of No Return"
April 06, 2024 18:25 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBIt’s a one-two punch in the gut this week, as your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat convene to talk the latest Bad Batch double feature. We discuss how we know the Empire are the bad guys, starship parking caves, and real downers. Plus a quick discussion of the recently announced Tales of the Empire mini-series. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Sorkin' In It 3.4: The West Coast Delay (Studio 60 Episode 4)
April 05, 2024 18:11 - 29 minutes - 34.6 MBOh no! Studio 60 stole a joke, and now they have to break in LIVE to the west coast’s rebroadcast to cut that joke. Because that makes sense. Okay, okay, it doesn’t make sense. Meanwhile, Harriet gives Matt a gift that drives him batty, and we meat a new character — a reporter played by Christine Lahti, who knows how to push Matt and Danny’s buttons. (It involves buttons.) Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.
Sophomore Lit 157: The Veldt
April 05, 2024 17:21 - 30 minutes - 24.9 MBLions and tigers and bea— you know what, just lions. Jordan Morris is here to discuss Ray Bradbury’s story “the Veldt” (1950). John McCoy with Jordan Morris.
The Incomparable Mothership 710: Average Night at the Sicilian Opera
April 05, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBJust when we thought we were out, they pulled us back in! Long after we recorded our first episodes about “The Godfather,” our panelists get back together to talk about the late-sequel “The Godfather Part III,” or is it “The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone” now? Only Francis knows for sure. Jason Snell with John Siracusa, John Gruber, Chip Sudderth and Moisés Chiullán.
Vulcan Hello 83: "Red Directive" and "Under the Twin Moons" (Discovery S5E1-2)
April 05, 2024 03:08 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBLive Star Trek is back in season! “Star Trek Discovery” has returned with a two-episode premiere, and we’re here to break it down. Once again, we profess our love for Jerks Who Are Right. We discover what form a Vulcan Proposal takes. Our new villains look like they’re space Bonnie and Clyde, but maybe they’re just misunderstood. And we enter Conspiracy Corner in order to ponder secret clues for what might be coming next—but not before a moment’s silence for Fred. Scott McNulty and Jason Sn...
Lions, Towers & Shields 94: Mourning Culottes
April 05, 2024 02:13 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBJohnny Guitar (1954): It’s unusual, it’s weird, and it’s unlike any other film made by these stars. And it’s our first LTS western. Because maybe your show runner has a slightly twisted appreciation for the genre. Nicholas Ray, whose directorial chops we last experienced with In A Lonely Place, directs Joan Crawford, Sterling Hayden and Mercedes McCambridge. It’s a story that centers female characters, and gives Joan a chance to stomp around in great western wardrobe. Poor Sterling Hayden is ...
Total Party Kill 443: Spataumatons
April 02, 2024 16:00 - 51 minutes - 72.3 MBRelaxation turns into suspicion as the party learns more about a spa whose main product is secrecy. Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Mikah Sargent and Monty Ashley.
Biff! 199: X-Men '97 (ep 1-3)
April 02, 2024 01:43 - 1 hour - 108 MBTo me my forty-ish year old fans of laser beams, sexed up cartoons, and remarkably timeless social commentary cartoons! In this episode we cover the first three installments of the new X-Men cartoon that was a big hit in the 90s. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.
Free the Squee 8: You Can Ship a Ship Ship
April 01, 2024 01:02 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBStacy and Heather revisit a previous squee: The Taylor Swift Eras Tour, and talk about an up and coming new squee, Aliette de Bodard’s The Red Scholar’s Wake. Speaking of squee, it’s time to debrief Gally! There’s a lot to unpack about the world’s largest and longest running Doctor Who Con (and a rather long ribbon roll to boot!) In honor of cherry blossom season we spend some time with Japanese culture. Our Tell and Tell this episode is all about tea and remarkable Japanese tableware. We tou...
A Complicated Profession 77: The Bad Batch S3E9: "The Harbinger"
March 31, 2024 19:20 - 47 minutes - 33.4 MBA fan favorite(?) returns this week and your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are here to discuss endangered wildlife, worried dad action, and what exactly the point of this episode is. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Sorkin' In It 3.3: The Focus Group (Studio 60 Episode 3)
March 29, 2024 16:51 - 22 minutes - 26.6 MBWe don’t subject this podcast to a focus group, because we already know we’re doing everything perfectly. This episode of Studio 60 takes us deep backstage for writing and rehearsing an episode of the show within a show. Ricky and Ron are in maximum jerk mode. There’s pressure on Jordan and the show not to lose many viewers from last week. And there’s other Jordan drama that’s totally unnecessary. But you know what IS necessary? This episode of Sorkin’ In It. Lex Friedman and Brian Warren.
The Incomparable Mothership 709: Worms All the Way Down
March 29, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBGet on your sandworm and head south! It’s time to discuss “Dune Part 2,” a sequel with more sand, more Fremen, and more time spent at the super weird planet of the villainous Harkonnen family. Is Paul the hero, or… something else? Dust off the family atomics and join us, won’t you? Jason Snell with Jean MacDonald, Kelly Guimont, Guy English and Brian Warren.
Agents of SMOOCH 115: Kick Your Butt, Buttercup
March 29, 2024 08:21 - 1 hour - 131 MBOur Agents were so excited about Mr. & Mrs. Smith, that they just jumped right back in with the 2024 series. This is not a chronological episode but entirely based on what the Agents are excited about. This is another intense relationship in an intense fantastical situation and literal booms exploding. We dig deep into love and communication while making wild speculations about what could come next for John and Jane if we get a season 2. Annette Wierstra with Heather Berberet.
Lions, Towers & Shields 93: Situational Gales
March 28, 2024 20:34 - 49 minutes - 34.5 MBEvery once in awhile, your host takes a flier, choosing a film for us to watch that I’ve seen once or twice, if at all. Also arising from the 2022 draft episode is this English romance from 1945. It’s from the filmmaking team of Powell and Pressburger, and stars Wendy Hiller, so on credentials alone, it’s worth your attention. A young woman travels to the Hebrides to marry an older, wealthy man. But circumstances change her thinking Shelly Brisbin with Randy Dotinga, Micheline Maynard ...
Random Trek 258: "Daedalus" (ENT) with John Siracusa
March 28, 2024 17:47 - 46 minutes - 22 MBJohn Siracusa, developer, writer, and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Daedalus” (ENT S4E10). Topics include being a professional podcaster, the emotions of Vulcans, and Captain Archer’s judgment (or lack thereof). Next on Random Trek: “Things Past” (DS9 S5E8) with David J Loehr. Scott McNulty with John Siracusa.
Robot or Not? 284: ⚾️ Robot Umps ⚾️
March 28, 2024 17:10 - 9 minutes - 7.31 MBIt’s baseball’s Opening Day, so here’s our discussion of automated balls and strikes, also known as “Robot Umps,” how they relate to automated Hawk-Eye tennis calls, and why we won’t ever know how good human umpires could actually be. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.
Game Show 227: The Unethical Zoo
March 27, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 36 MBJoin us for another outing into the edges of the knowable with Inestimable, a game show that asks its contestants and a live audience of Incomparable members about rocking Amadeus, counting Mars bars in space, and just how powerful is an unarmed elephant after all? Chart the slow descent into madness of scorekeeper Tony Sindelar as we examine the wisdom (?) of the crowd and the approximating abilities of panelists. For the final round in the episode, this YouGov poll was our source. Glenn ...
Total Party Kill 442: Spa Day
March 26, 2024 16:00 - 58 minutes - 82.3 MBOur heroes have a spa day, but behind the incense and wind chimes lies danger. Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Mikah Sargent and Monty Ashley.
A Complicated Profession 76: The Bad Batch S3E8: "Bad Territory"
March 24, 2024 17:30 - 58 minutes - 41 MBIt’s off to the space bayou this week, and your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are here to discuss vulnerable moments, Wrecker broadening his skillset, and the amazing Ming-Na Wen. Plus we read listener mail conspiracy theories and take a few moments to discuss the upcoming Star Wars series, The Acolyte. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Defocused 371: sudo rm * los angeles -f
March 23, 2024 03:52 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBThe spiritual successor to Chappie Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.
The Incomparable Mothership 708: Wet Hot Mutagenic Summer
March 22, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBIt’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 MBIf 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 MBGene 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 MBA 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 MBIf 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.