Episodes

  • Pan’s Labyrinth

    Pan’s Labyrinth
    Oct 4 2022

    Spooky season has creeped upon us faster than the Pale Man can pop his eyeballs into his palm-sockets. If you don’t get that reference, listen to this episode; we examine Guillermo del Toro’s 2006 masterpiece, “Pan’s Labyrinth.”

    We talk all about fawns, fairies and Franco era fascism. What more could you ask for? Oh, there’s more.

    Tune in and make sure you bring your chalk for a quick escape.


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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • The Breakfast Club

    The Breakfast Club
    Sep 19 2022

    Along with Reagan era conservatism and a consumerist culture that dominated the landscape, the 80's also brought us a slew of teen-focused comedies. On this episode, we review John Hughes' 1985 classic, "The Breakfast Club." Who is the brat pack? What pressures did teenagers of the 80's face that we can relate to?

    Listen, as we analyze the film and share our thoughts about The Brat Pack, education and the cliques toward which circumstance gravitates us.


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    54 mins
  • The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

    The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
    Sep 5 2022
    Ahoy! Join the crew this week for a deep-dive into Wes Anderson's "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou," released in 2004. This movie is chock full of fantastic performances that elevate an already great script. Plus, the magic-realism that the director always brings to the table makes this a must-see. If you've missed out on seeing this movie, because god told you not to...or for any other reason, then find out why we recommend it.

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    46 mins
  • Marriage Story

    Marriage Story
    Aug 22 2022
    Marriage is a civil bond endorsed by the government to cohere two individuals together legally, financially, and corporally. As long as there's love and hard work, what could go wrong? Turns out, compatibility is a big factor, and people can change, and should be allowed to change. Heidy and Marissa join Ryan and Josh for a roundtable discussion about the institution of marriage, with its benefits and shortcomings. They discuss the 2019 comedic drama "Marriage Story", which delivers a touching, intimate glimpse into a fractured relationship with new beginnings.

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Mad Max Fury Road

    Mad Max Fury Road
    Aug 2 2022
    The year 2015 brought us a gem of a feminist text in the ultra-violent, ultra-bad-ass form of Mad Max: Fury Road. Join Marissa and the boys as they traverse the post-apocalyptic wasteland in this special Takeover episode.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Ex Machina

    Ex Machina
    Jul 12 2022

    Are we human or are we dancer?

    Check in with the boys this week as they take a deep dive into many existential questions and review 2014’s “Ex Machina.” Robotics sure are fun…until they turn deadly.


    What’s up with Mormon Transhumanists?


    Boston Dynamics bots


    Allegory of the Cave











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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Step Brothers

    Step Brothers
    Jun 28 2022

    This week on the pod: Adam McKay’s 2008 comedy “Step Brothers” starring Will Ferrel and John C. Reilly.


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    59 mins
  • The Northman

    The Northman
    Jun 15 2022
    Remember the comic strip Hägar the Horrible? This movie is like that, except with more gore and bare asses. Ryan and Josh discuss their movie theatre going experience, the bizarre imagery in the movie, the great action sequences, and why Nordic imagery in entertainment is co-opted by hate groups. Join us on our crazy trip to Valhalla.

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    1 hr and 4 mins