Best Chad Elliott Podcasts (2025)

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142. Enough Said (w/ Jason Bailey) 1:15:02

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We are joined by Jason Bailey, author of Gandolfini: Jim, Tony, and the Life of a Legend, to discuss one of his final films, ENOUGH SAID. We talk about midlife romances, self-destructive tendencies, shaggy stories, and a lot about Mr. Gandolfini's honest and vulnerable performance. Check it out! Buy Jason's book! Follow us on Blue Sky! Buy a cows s…

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Dear Rachelle - Australia's new true crime obsession 37:56

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A young woman murdered in an Australian country town. People too afraid to speak for decades are finally breaking their silence. What happened in 23-year-old Rachelle Childs' final nine hours? Now, 24 years since Rachelle was murdered, an unstoppable cold case team has assembled to drive this live investigation. Tips from the public are pouring in …

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141. Cobra (w/ Philip Gawthorne) 1:13:34

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We sit down with Phil Gawthorne (Die Hard on a Blank) to discuss our second Stallone flick, Cobra. We discuss how the film's absurdities make it endearing, the catharsis of comeuppance, aesthetic vibes, robot fashion, metanarrative love. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Find us on Blue Sky! New Cows merch!…

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Episode 96: Kestrels w/ Chad Peck 1:07:30

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We were joined by Colin Ferris of Sheik who Co-Hosted our conversation with Chad Peck of Kestrels. Colin had some great questions about Chad's sound, his musical history and a bit about his label Noyes Records. A big thanks to Flourish Festival who gave the quietest corner of the Cap to chat and stay under a large umbrella out of the rain. This epi…

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140. Talk to Her (w/ Jim Miller) 1:21:24

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We sit down with Jim Miller (The New School) to discuss Pedro Almodovar's challenging film TALK TO HER. We consider the juxtaposition of beauty and horror, the duality of subjects and objects, the blurry lines around the moral, ballet, and friendship. Check out Jim's book on Almodovar! Reach out to us on BlueSky and the web! Email us at cowspod@gma…

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139. Whiplash (w/ Brad Skow) 1:16:40

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We are joined by Brad Skow (Philosophy, MIT) to discuss Damien Chazelle's WHIPLASH! Abuse, striving, greatness, parenting, color, the ending(!), and, of course, jazz. Read Brad's substack! Follow us on Blue Sky! Buy a cows shirt on Threadless!By Blobcat Filmindustri

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Episode 95: CandyHeart 2.0 53:22

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For this episode we joined Candyheart at Homestead Studio to hear some of their live material, and of course you'll get to hear two of those tracks. We also sat down to talk about their new members, their upcoming album release and a few big shows in their near future. The tunes you'll hear: Deeper (recorded live), Gods, Is (recorded live), Me and …

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138. 20th Century Women (w/ Chad Perman) 1:03:51

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We sit down with Chad Perman (Bright Wall / Dark Room) to discuss Mike Mills' autobiographical love letter to his mom. We discuss how becoming a parent helps you become closer to your own parents, finding ourselves alienated from our own children, empaths, narratives as a source of therapy, and much more! Follow us on Blue Sky! Buy a cows shirt on …

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137. Demolition Man (w/ Liam Billingham) 1:19:09

2M ago1:19:09

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It's our first Sly film, so we sit down with Liam Billingham (Die Hard on a Blank) to discuss future politics, the film's political litmus test, its satire of a conservative's fever dream of liberal tyranny, masculinity, and more! Follow us on Blue Sky! Buy a cows shirt on Threadless!By Blobcat Filmindustri

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NEW PODCAST: Dear Rachelle 3:27

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A killer is on the loose in an Australian country town. Excited for the June long weekend, bubbly 23-year-old Rachelle Childs leaves work, calls her sister, and is dead within hours. Her burning, partially naked body is found nine hours later in bushland on a lonely coastal road. Her killer has never been caught. Now innocent people, once too afrai…

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136. Risky Business (w/ Jay Elliott) 1:13:28

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We talk with Jay Elliott (Philosophy, Bard College) about RISKY BUSINESS! White boys off the lake, Tom Cruise, sexual anxiety, capitalism, authenticity, Hitchcock, and more! Find us on Blue Sky! Buy a cows t-shirt!By Blobcat Filmindustri

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135. Mikey and Nicky (w/ Dan Wack) 1:28:15

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We sit down with Dan Wack (Philosophy, Knox College) to discuss Elaine May's Mikey and Nicky! We talk gangsters, friendship, honesty, barriers, hangout films, misogyny, character studies, and much more! Follow us on Blue Sky! Buy a cows shirt on Threadless!By Blobcat Filmindustri

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Episode 94: David R. Elliott 2.0 1:03:03

4M ago1:03:03

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We were joined again by David R. Elliott to talk about his latest album True Love Forever. We also get into the importance of art, community action and places these things can come together. The tunes you'll hear are all off his latest release: Devotion, Call Me Over, Safe, R U Comin Up. If you enjoy what you hear, you can find David R. all over on…

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134. The Blobscars (w/ Jon Gabrus) 2:14:01

4M ago2:14:01

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Jon Gabrus joins us to award our favorite movies of 2024! Who will take home the coveted Blobscar? Tune in to find out! Follow us on Blue Sky! Buy a cows shirt on Threadless!By Blobcat Filmindustri

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Episode 93: Darren Robertson aka The Dawg 55:31

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We were visited by Darren Robertson, aka the Dawg of Port City Junk. We talk about his mission, why he turned to music and how it drives him on his current path. The Tunes You'll Hear: Home Grown Way, No Complaints, Roast Michelle, She Don't know It's A Good Day If you enjoy what you hear you can track Port City Junk on Facebook, Instagram and Band…

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133. Nickel Boys (w/ Bilge Ebiri) 1:20:39

4M ago1:20:39

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We welcome back Bilge Ebiri (Vulture / New York Magazine) to discuss RaMell Ross's 2024 film, Nickel Boys! We talk about the film's formal stylistic innovations, its focus on interstitial moments, its exploration of different responses to injustice, how it invites us to integrate our own memories and experiences with its narrative, and more! Find u…

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132. Nosferatu - 2024 (w/ Phil Iscove) 1:11:53

5M ago1:11:53

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We sit down with Phil Iscove (of Podcast Like It's...) to discuss Robert Eggers' Nosferatu! We discuss how the film is Ellen's story, compare it with the many other versions, sexual liberation and sexual angst, scientific progress and the patriarchy, the beauty in decay, and the film's dark sense of humor. Find us at cowspod.com! Follow us at @cows…

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Happy Gilmore (Reprise) w/ Tim Gilman 1:28:30

5M ago1:28:30

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Gilmore as populist disruptor, Grandma's tax situation, hockey vs. golf, anger, Chubbs, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and of course Shooter McGavin! We're @cowspod.com on Blue Sky! Find us on the web at cowspod.com SUBSCRIBE!By Blobcat Filmindustri

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Episode 92: Just the music '24 44:26

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Originally an unaired episode intended to be our 'Best Of' at 2024's closing, but was banned and deleted by Spotify. So here we are now getting it out there for your enjoyment. Originally set to air on January 09, 2025. The music you'll hear: Tooth and the Fang - Whatever May Come, Butcher - Too Dumb, Candyheart - Be Mine, SHXMAN. T - Thick Money F…

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131. Grinch x3 (w/ Emily St. James) 1:26:12

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Merry Christmas to all, including THE GRINCH! We sit down with Emily St. James to discuss all three Grinch movies (How the Grinch Stole Christmas '66 + '00, and The Grinch '18). We inquire about what the Grinch story is all about, whether we really needed a Grinch backstory, what part of speech "Grinch" is, which of the movies is da best, and more!…

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Episode 91: Tooth & the Fang w/ Geoff Smith 3.0 1:04:16

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We were joined by Geoff Smith of Tooth and the Fang to talk about his latest EP Emotional Geography. We also chat about some of his travels and the direction he hopes his music will take. The tunes you'll hear are: If you give me your heart to hold it will break when I fall, Another Day, Whatever May Come, Grain of Sand If you like what you hear yo…

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130. Home Alone (w/ Dan Harris) 1:27:11

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Join us and Dan Harris (Philosophy, CUNY) to discuss HOME ALONE! We consider the film's permission structure for excusing parental negligence, humoring breaking and entering, the film's ideological implications about the nuclear family, and what Kevin really thinks he did to his parents. Christmastime begins with the COWS now!…

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129. Gaslight (w/ Joseph McBride) 1:10:19

7M ago1:10:19

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We sit down with film historian Joseph McBride to discuss George Cukor's 1944 film, Gaslight. We discuss Cukor's reputation among the great studio directors, his skill working with actors, the social and political dimensions of the film, including what makes diagnosing and resisting gaslighting so challenging. After you listen, you should read Jose…

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Episode 90: Candyheart w/ Goose 1:02:45

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We were joined by Goose from Candyheart. We talk a little about where they came from, how their creative process works and how they've grown since their last EP. The Tunes you'll hear: Be Mine, No Matter What I Say, Sick, Deeper If you enjoy what you hear, you can find them on Facebook, Instagram and Bandcamp. You can also stream them wherever you …

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128. Drive (w/ Roxana Hadadi) 1:17:28

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Cars, men, masculinity, westerns, scorpions, frogs, wanderers, conservative values, violence, very hot people, and more... it's Nicholas Winding Refn's DRIVE with Roxana Hadadi! Follow us on Twitter and Bluesky and Instagram! Buy a cows shirt on Threadless!By Blobcat Filmindustri

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127. Song to Song (w/ Matt Strohl) 1:32:51

8M ago1:32:51

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Join us and Matt Strohl (Philosophy, Montana) to live from Song to Song and discuss Terence Malick, genuine freedom, the challenges of dealing with aesthetic dismissal, the value of "difficult" art, family, situated abstractionism, art and commerce, temptation, regret, second chances, and much more! Buy Matt's new book, Hard to Watch!…

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Episode 89: Groovy Tuesday 58:51

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Kyle and Kate of Groovy Tuesday popped in to have chat about their music, where they got started and how they curate their music. Tunes You'll Hear: La Noche, Doja Cat - Paint the Town Red (Groovy Tuesday Remix), Funk It (premier) If you like what you hear in this episode you can also fin Groovy Tuesday on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ and ⁠Sou…

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126. The Fly (w/ Becca Rothfeld) 59:41

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We get crazy with the flesh with Becca Rothfeld (The Washington Post) discussing David Cronenberg's 1986 film THE FLY. We discuss erotic transformation, de-evolution, gothic horror, mind/body interactions, Veronica's many excellent fits, inside-out baboons, and much more! Buy All Things are Too Small! Follow us on Twitter! Buy a cows shirt on Threa…

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125. Death Becomes Her (w/ Sean O'Connell) 1:13:21

9M ago1:13:21

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Death becomes HER?! What does this title even mean? We get into that and more with Sean O'Connell (Managing Editor for @CinemaBlend and co-host of @ReelBlend). What is this film's ideological stance on the pursuit of beauty? We dig into that. What makes this film a queer masterpiece? Where does it fit into Bruce Willis's career? Who wore it (death)…

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Episode 88: Butcher 1:01:23

9M ago1:01:23

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After a varied hiatus we visited Saint John's Butcher in their studio to talk about music, Where theirs is heading, Mega Churches and the dangers of endurance sports. Join us for this hilarious discussion. Tunes you'll hear: Two Shots, Mistakes, Deus Ex Taxin' Ya, Too Dumb (feat. Kortni Nicols). If you enjoy what you hear, you can find Butcher on F…

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124. I Saw the TV Glow (w/ Emily St. James) 1:18:52

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We are joined by Emily St. James to discuss Jane Schoenbrun's excellent sophomore outing. We discuss transformative experiences, leaps of faith, egg cinema, kissing on the astral plane, nostalgia and the specialness of inaccessibility, and (if that's not enough) why we do this podcast at all! It's a very special episode, and we want to hear what yo…

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123. Alien Romulus (w/ Scout Tafoya) 1:21:45

10M ago1:21:45

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In space, no one can hear you deepfake a dead actor into your movie! We're joined by Scout Tafoya to talk Alien: Romulus. We discuss the film's thematic resonances with the Alien franchise, immigration, the fear of undifferentiation, psychoanalytic readings of the alien, human/android relationships, orphans in space, and go on many long rants about…

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122. Altered States ( w/ Hit Factory Pod) 1:20:54

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We are joined by Aaron Casias and Carly Gomes of Hit Factory to discuss William Hurt's first film, Ken Russell's wild and delirious Altered States! We discuss solipsism, God, losing faith, hallucinogens, academia, and why regressing into an ape form might be many conservatives ultimate fantasy. Follow us on Twitter! Buy a cows shirt on Threadless!…

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121. Thelma and Louise (w/ Katey Rich) 57:44

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We sit down with Katey Rich (The Ankler) to discuss Ridley Scott's macho film about two women's goodbye middle finger to the patriarchy. We discuss the film's radical rejection of stereotypical gender norms, the female gaze, women being friends, why Christopher McDonald is the funniest person ever, and whether Brad Pitt robs convenience stores shir…

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120. The Bling Ring 56:10

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Crimewave summer continues with Sofia Coppola's film about celebrity thieves! We discuss the movie in the context of Coppola's filmography, her artistic motivations and the creative aspirations of the criminals the movie is about, criminal deniability, and, of course, Leslie Mann! It's all fun and games until someone gets a reality tv show. Follow …

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119. Scarface (w/ Glenn Kenny) 52:40

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DePalma, Stone, Pacino, Montana. We are joined by Glenn Kenny (author of The World is Yours: The Story of Scarface) to discuss excess, capitalism, happiness, tigers, sunken bathtubs, cocaine economics, and also the movie Scarface! Is it "Scar-face" or "Scarf-ace"? Who knows! Join us!By Blobcat Filmindustri

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118. Public Enemies (w/ Liam Billingham and Phil Gawthorne) 1:28:12

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The guys from Die Hard on a Blank are here to kick off CRIMEWAVE SUMMER and talk all things John Dillinger with us! Crime doesn't pay, but it sure is sexy, ain't it? We unpack several themes of the film: encroaching modernity, the birth of modern celebrity, looking to the past through the lens of the present. Also, we explore the magical look of th…

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117. Bull Durham (w/ Noah Gittell) 1:18:16

1y ago1:18:16

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Let us all worship at the Church of Baseball! We are joined to talk Bull Durham by Noah Gittell, author of the recent book Baseball: The Movie. We discuss the film's love of the game, its exploration of life after retirement, parenthood, expiration dating, learning how to breathe out of our eyelids, Annie Savoy's timeless style, and Laura's newfoun…

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Episode 87: Jon Forward 3.0 1:01:21

1y ago1:01:21

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We're joined by Jon Forward to talk about the history of his decade old project and comedy show 'No Jokes Barred', and the upcoming Anniversary Extravaganza at Wasted Day Brewing in Saint John, NB. Of course we picked out some great tunes for you as well! The Tunes You'll Hear: SLUGMILK - Backstreet Records, SLUGMILK - Roy's Army Surplus, Neurolept…

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Episode 87 Promo with Jon Forward 10:33

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A short promo video with Jon Forward of the 'Four Story Walk-up' Podcast and 'No Jokes Barred.'By The Pagan Place Podcast

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116. Hot Tub Time Machine (w/ Mitchell Beaupre) 1:08:52

1y ago1:08:52

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Let's get it started, in the TUB! We sit down with Mitchell Beaupre (Letterbox'd) to discuss male friendship, regrets, the allure of youth, reliving our best and worst days, the comic genius of Crispin Glover, and what happened in Cincinnati! Follow Mitchell on Twitter! Follow us on Twitter! Buy a cows shirt on Threadless!…

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115. The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (w/ Edward Lewis) 1:33:16

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What's a moody anti-Western got to do with mythmaking, outlaws, celebrity, bold robbers, parasocial relationships, betrayal, guilt, capitalism, Roger Deakins, Brad Pitt, and Casey Affleck? A lot, it turns out! Join us and Edward Lewis to explore the contours of Andrew Dominik's retelling of the end of Jesse James' life. We on Twitter! We on the web…

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114. Sympathy for the Devil (w/ Yuval Adler and Matt Strohl) 1:04:43

1y ago1:04:43

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Nicolas Cage has been on a run of making several movies a year for decades now, and Sympathy for the Devil is one of his latest experiments, a pulpy chamber piece road trip mystery suspense film co-starring Joel Kinnaman. We sit down with the film's director Yuval Adler (who also happened to get his PhD in philosophy from Columbia in the 90s!) and …

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113. Dogville (w/ Agnes Callard) 1:24:30

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Today we explore the dark recesses of the human soul with Agnes Callard (Chicago). We discuss von Trier's minimalist staging, the movie's parable, the duality of human nature, the lies we tell ourselves and others, the film's political angle, and the role of anger in response to true evil. Cows on Twitter!…

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112. Red Dawn (w/ Nat Hansen) 1:20:36

1y ago1:20:36

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John Milius's 1984 film Red Dawn has a reputation as being a jingoistic conservative fever dream, but we talk with Nat Hansen, who argues that its political outlook is more complex and more interesting. Along the way, we also discuss the film's portrayal of masculinity, the toll of war, the film's many references, from The Battle of Algiers to Alex…

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111. Dune Part Two (w/ John DeVore) 1:51:41

1y ago1:51:41

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We go BACK to Arrakis, desert planet, homeworld of the spice and the Fremen and keeper of Shai Hulud. We're joined again for the journey by major spice-head John DeVore to discuss Villeneuve's two films in relation to Lynch's 1984 version and Frank Herbert's book. Along the way, we consider the worm Uber, the possibility of bad trips with the Water…

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Rallye Racing with Bluenose Autosport Club! 31:23

1+ y ago31:23

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On this episode, we dive into the world of rallye racing with Bluenose Autsport Club performance rallye pairing Cal Vandaalen and Meg Grandmaison! Learn everything you need to know from Navigational Rallye to RallyCross to Stage performance rallying! Support the show There is a lot more to explore in the world of racing in Atlantic Canada so come a…

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110. The 2024 Blobscars! (w/Sean Burns) 2:03:00

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Join us and critic Sean Burns to give out silly meaningless awards to our favorite films of 2023! Who will take home the top prize? Who will win best lisp? Tune in to find out!By Blobcat Filmindustri

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109. The Iron Claw (w/ Fran Hoepfner) 1:11:26

1+ y ago1:11:26

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We are joined by Fran Hoepfner (BW/DR, Fran Magazine) to experience the triumph and tragedy of the Von Erich family. We discuss wrestling (duh), Zac, brothers, fathers, bodies, cults, the American political circus, all while trying to figure out our wrestling names and signature moves.By Blobcat Filmindustri

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Discover the ACT LMS Quebec Series with Raphael Lessard! 1:42:42

1+ y ago1:42:42

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On this episode, we discover the roots of the Amercian-Canadian Tour's new full time affiliate Canadian series, the ACT LMS Quebec! Who better to tell us about it than last year's season champion and renowned Canadian racing phenom, Raphael Lessard. The ACT has strong ties to the Maritimes, and Raphael has raced in Atlantic Canada, competing in the…