Best Carnal Knowledge Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 712: "Carnal Knowledge" 57:14

17d ago57:14

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Showrunner and Executive Producer Matthew B. Roberts and Executive Producer and Writer Toni Graphia discuss "Carnal Knowledge,” Episode 712 of Outlander including behind-the-scenes insights and more. Warning: spoilers ahead! Come back each episode for a deep dive into the STARZ Original Series Outlander with the people who make the series happen.…

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Mike Nichols Marathon 04 - Carnal Knowledge (with Neil LaBute) 2:05:40

26d ago2:05:40

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THIS EPISODE OF OUR PATREON-ONLY MARATHON SERIES IS AVAILABLE TO LISTEN IN FULL HERE! MORE EPISODES ON PATREON.COM/UNCUTGEMSPOD!! In this episode of our Mike Nichols Marathon we are joined by a very special guest, Neil LaBute, who is here with us to talk about the fourth movie in this filmmaker's catalogue, namely the 1971 Carnal Knowledge. Over th…

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Episode 223 - A New Leaf 2:44:40

2d ago2:44:40

2:44:40

In this episode of the show we are beginning a whole new month with a brand new director. In May we will be talking about the entire filmography of Elaine May and are beginning with A New Leaf. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about the many ways in which this movie is in conversation with the legacy of Hollywood, how it st…

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Episode 222.5 - A Conversation with Jon Raymond 1:13:14

5d ago1:13:14

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In this special episode of our show we had the immense pleasure to sit down for a conversation with Jon Raymond, who is a novelist short fiction writer and a screenwriter. He is also a lifelong collaborator with Kelly Reichardt, with whom he co-wrote six movies (including three out of four we talked about this month). We talk about his process and …

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Episode 222 - Showing Up 2:48:34

9d ago2:48:34

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In this episode of the show we are formally closing our conversations about Kelly Reichardt and her collaborations with Michelle Williams with a great chat about Showing Up. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about how Reichardt's movie touches on the unspoken horrors of life as a creative, how mundanity creeps in to undermin…

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BONUS Tie-in 47 - Vagabond (teaser) 15:48

12d ago15:48

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In this podcast we are tying into our April conversations about the cinema of Kelly Reichardt with a conversation about a seminal work of another great female director Agnès Varda titled Vagabond. Over the course of our chat you will hear us try to break down this complex tapestry of episodic fiction and isolate its many meanings. We talk about vis…

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Episode 221 - Certain Women 2:29:46

16d ago2:29:46

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In this episode of the show our conversations on the minimalist cinema of Kelly Reichardt continue with Certain Women. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about whether the anthology format modifies Reichardt's cinematic language, how the theme of loneliness ties the three stories together and how they are all subtly permeated…

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Episode 711: “A Hundredweight of Stones” 57:57

17d ago57:57

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Showrunner and Executive Producer Matthew B. Roberts, Executive Producer and Writer Toni Graphia and Supervising Producer and Writer of this episode Sarah H. Haught discuss "A Hundredweight of Stones,” Episode 711 of Outlander. Warning: spoilers ahead! Come back each episode for a deep dive into the STARZ Original Series Outlander with the people w…

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The Matchmaking Tree 22:57

19d ago22:57

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Why is one German tree considered to be the Cupid of Europe? Once upon a time a clandestine love led to a ritual that rivals the dating apps of today. From its centuries-old roots to love under the leaves, this feel-good tale of a tree is a testament to the real romantics out there. Modern courtship could use a little more nature, and thanks to its…

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The 50-30 Series 04 - Apollo 13 (teaser) 15:48

19d ago15:48

15:48

In the April instalment of our 2025 50-30 series where we talk about notable movies from 1975 and 1995 we are turning our attention to Apollo 13, a Ron Howard-directed account of the unfortunate mission to the Moon cut short by a series of malfunctions that left the trio of astronauts stranded in space. Over the course of our conversation you will …

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Episode 220 - Meek's Cutoff 2:10:15

23d ago2:10:15

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In this episode of the show we continue our journey West together with Kelly Reichardt and Michelle Williams as we discuss her 2010 anti-western Meek's Cutoff. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about Reichardt subverting the expectations of a typical western and how critics at the time clearly didn't get it, how the movie gi…

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Keep it in the Family: Incest as a Storytelling Device 37:20

26d ago37:20

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Ever wonder why some of the best stories make you say, “Oh no… please don’t do that” before immediately leaning in closer?From ancient mythology to modern prestige television, this taboo theme has been used to explore power, fate, trauma, and the unraveling of societies. In this episode, we trace its use from the tragedies of Greek myth to the shoc…

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Podlander Drunkcast - Dudelander S7B (Part Two)! 40:01

28d ago40:01

40:01

Hi, y'all - Let's wrap Dudelander season 7B up with some beef sticks! Here is part two of two, as always, unhinged, drunk, and all over the place. Big shout out to Kevin and Neal! They really don't like the show, but they do love attention. Lots of love - Allison, Julie, Amelia (and the Dudes)By Podlander Presents

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Episode 219 - Wendy and Lucy 2:20:52

1M ago2:20:52

2:20:52

In this episode of the show we are making a sudden shift, after five months of discussing action directors, and begin a month of quiet reflection with the cinema of Kelly Reichardt, and we begin with her 2008 masterpiece Wendy and Lucy. Over the course of our great chat you will hear us talk about the many ways Reichardt tackles the strife of displ…

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Your Brain on Daydreaming: The Default Mode Network 38:46

1M ago38:46

38:46

What if the secret to unlocking new dimensions of reality is simply letting your mind wander? Dive into the Default Mode Network (DMN)—the brain’s backstage crew, working away when there's no specific demand on it. Don’t be fooled—while it might seem it's like “doing nothing,” the DMN is busy with some of your brain’s most important work. We’ll div…

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Podlander Drunkcast - Dudelander s7B (part one)! 1:16:09

1M ago1:16:09

1:16:09

Hi y'all - You know what everyone needs right about now?? Some fucking Dudelander! Kevin and Neal joined us to chat about Outlander season 7B. As always, not a one of us can shut up! So this is part one of two. Listen in to hear some bits, some ridiculousness and a LOT of tangents. Extra special thanks to our editor, Chris Barrett for making sense …

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Episode 218 - Collateral Damage 2:16:28

1M ago2:16:28

2:16:28

In this episode we are closing our March debates on Andrew Davis movies with his 2002 Arnie vehicle Collateral Damage. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about the troubled history of this movie's release, how it was slightly out of step with the changing times and how it looked like a 90s movie released a few years too late.…

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The Ick: When Attraction Turns to Instant Repulsion 44:05

1M ago44:05

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One minute, you’re smitten. The next, you’re watching someone pronounce “salmon” with the L and wondering how fast you can escape. This week, Bryde teaches Jeremie all about “the ick”—that sudden, irrational wave of disgust that can turn attraction into repulsion in an instant. Where does it come from? Is it evolutionary self-protection or just our…

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BONUS Tie-in 46 - The Fugitive (teaser) 15:46

1M ago15:46

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In this show we are tying into our March conversations about the cinema of Andrew Davis with a great debate on his biggest success, which is The Fugitive. Over the course of our chat you will hear us talk about how an action movie made its way to the Oscar conversation, how Tommy Lee Jones and Harrison Ford shared some great chemistry and whether F…

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Episode 217 - Chain Reaction 2:10:47

1M ago2:10:47

2:10:47

In this episode of the show our March Madness with Andrew Davis continues with a conversation about his 1996 outing Chain Reaction. Over the course of our chat you will hear us talk about Davis going back to the well to recapture the success of The Fugitive and why we think it was a bad idea. We talk about how this movie fits into the shifting land…

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Sex, Sin, and the Wandering Womb: A Medieval Love Story 49:36

2M ago49:36

49:36

If you think modern dating is complicated, try navigating love, lust, and leeches in the Middle Ages. In this episode, Bryde takes Jer on a deep (and sometimes horrifying) dive into medieval sexuality, from bizarre birth control methods (weasel testicles, anyone?) to the church’s very strong opinions on sex positions. We explore the rise of shame, …

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The 50-30 Series 03 - One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (teaser) 15:48

2M ago15:48

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In this show we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about how The Forman movie treats Ken Kesey's book, how the filmmaker uses his kitchen sink realism lens in support of authenticity and why this movie earned its many accolades. We also try to diagnose M…

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Podlander Drunkcast - S7B Live Show! 1:33:26

2M ago1:33:26

1:33:26

Hi, y'all - On Saturday, February 8, 2025, we performed a most excellent live show at Chicago's finest dive bar, The Oasis Tavern, wrapping up all of our thoughts and feeling about season 7B of Starz's Outlander. True to our brand of professionalism, our recorder did not capture the audio. So...herein you will discover an episode in which, using ou…

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Episode 216 - Under Siege 2:54:00

2M ago2:54:00

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In this episode of the show we are discussing one of the most successful movies Andrew Davis Directed and one that most definitely was the biggest success in Steven Seagal's acting career, the 1992 Under Siege. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about the peculiar place Steven Seagal holds in the canon of 80s and 90s action h…

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Episode 215 - The Package 2:22:32

2M ago2:22:32

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In this episode of the show, we are continuing our March with Andrew Davis and we are talking about his 1989 conspiracy thriller The Package. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about how Davis was possibly enamored with the 70s, both in terms of aesthetic and thematic aspirations, and how this movie owes a whole lot to the po…

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Mike Nichols Marathon 03 - Catch-22 (teaser) 15:48

2M ago15:48

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In this month's instalment of our Mike Nichols marathon, we are putting our thinking caps on as we discuss his first official box office disappointment, which is the adaptation of Joseph Heller's irreverent post-war novel Catch-22. You will hear us talk about how this movie came together with its lavish production, editing woes and having to deal w…

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Episode 214 - Code of Silence 3:15:19

2M ago3:15:19

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In this episode of the show we are beginning a brand new month, which means we are switching gears and biting into the work of a new director. In March, we will spend some time talking about Andrew Davis and we begin with his 1985 Chuck Norris vehicle Code of Silence. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us try to position Chuck Norris…

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Episode 213 - Shooter 2:26:44

2M ago2:26:44

2:26:44

In this episode of the show we are putting a finishing touch on our February with Antoine Fuqua with a conversation about Shooter. Over the course of our chat you will hear us talk about the many years it took to adapt this story into a movie, how Mark Wahlberg and Antoine Fuqua made it happen and how (and perhaps why) the movie left a minimal cult…

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BONUS Tie-in 45 - Training Day (teaser) 15:48

3M ago15:48

15:48

In this podcast we are tying into our February theme surrounding the early cinema of one Antoine Fuqua and we are discussing his most highly acclaimed feature Training Day. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about how Denzel Washington may have helped Fuqua make this movie, how David Ayer's script is brimming with authenticit…

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Episode 212 - Tears of the Sun 2:04:21

3M ago2:04:21

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In this episode of the show Fuqua February continues with a discussion about his 2003 outing Tears of the Sun. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us try to understand what the mission behind this movie was, whether it was appropriate to transplant a real story into a whole new setting and whether the story in this new setting deserve…

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The 50-30 Series 02 - Braveheart (teaser) 15:48

3M ago15:48

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In this episode of our 50-30 Series we turn our attention to the movie which swept the Oscars in 1995, Mel Gibson'sBraveheart. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about howBraveheartcontributed to the eventual comeback of the canonical historical epic, bolstered with realistic violence and attention to tone and atmosphere, how…

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Episode 211 - Bait 2:13:43

3M ago2:13:43

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In this episode of the show our February trip through the early outings of Antoine Fuqua continues with a conversation about his sophomore movie Bait. Over the course of our chat you will hear us talk about how Bait fits into the landscape of movie entertainment at the turn of the century, how much it owes to a whole bunch of 90s movies and filmmak…

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Mike Nichols Marathon 02 - The Graduate (teaser) 15:48

3M ago15:48

15:48

In the second episode of our new Mike Nichols Marathon, we are following up our last month's conversation with a chat about a movie Mike Nichols was planning to direct as his debut before Edward Albee's adaptation came across his lap, which is The Graduate. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about Nichols "graduating" from st…

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Episode 210 - The Replacement Killers 2:14:04

3M ago2:14:04

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In this episode of the show, we are beginning what will be our February mini-survey of the cinema of Antoine Fuqua, which also coincides with Black History Month celebrated in America and Canada. And we begin this journey with a conversation about his debut feature The Replacement Killers. Over the course of our chat you will hear us talk about the…

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Podlander Drunkcast - S7E16, "A Hundred Thousand Angels" 1:10:03

3M ago1:10:03

1:10:03

**Content Warning - Suicide** Hi, y'all - Allison and Julie got together remotely to discuss the finale of season seven of Starz's Outlander, "A Hundred Thousand Angels.' This episode was...not really our favorite! Remaining excellent, however, are Amelia's jokes from the live watch attached below. This episode has some book spoiler-y stuff in it a…

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Episode 209 - Mile 22 and Spenser Confidential 2:42:18

3M ago2:42:18

2:42:18

In this episode of the show we are finishing our January survey of the professional relationship between Peter Berg and Mark Wahlberg and we are doing so with a double bill of Mile 22 and Spenser Confidential. Over the course of our chat you will hear us debate whether the critics were right about these movies or if they couldn't see the forest for…

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BONUS Tie-in 44 - Bloody Sunday 15:48

3M ago15:48

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In this month's bonus tie-in show we chose to discuss one of the arguable progenitors of the modern docu-drama, the Paul Greengrass-directed Bloody Sunday. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about the incredible immediacy baked into this film, Paul Greengrass's journalistic background lending added realism to the movie and th…

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Episode 208 - Patriots Day 2:31:03

4M ago2:31:03

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In this episode of the show we are talking about the third collaboration between Peter Berg and Mark Wahlberg, which is Patriots Day. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk at length about the power of Berg's Mann-esque realism and how it is additionally bolstered by the emotional honesty smuggled by the characters, whether Wahlb…

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The 50-30 Series 01 - Shampoo (teaser) 15:47

4M ago15:47

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In this inaugural show of our brand new 50-30 series where we will be talking about great movies turning 50 and 30 this year we are getting together for a chat about Hal Ashby's Shampoo. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about how we thought this movie fits in the 1975 landscape, what it was that elevated it to the status of…

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Podlander Drunkcast - S7E15, "Written In My Own Heart's Blood" 1:10:41

4M ago1:10:41

1:10:41

Hi, y'all - Allison, Amelia, and Julie got cozy together to talk about Starz's Outlander season 7 episode 15, "Written In My Own Heart's Blood." We enjoyed this one a great deal! All hail Sam Heughan getting it done in-TENTS. But we gotta say...the stars, Starz? THE PAINTING?? Come on. We'll be back in two weeks for the season finale! Lots of love …

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Episode 207 - Deepwater Horizon 2:08:17

4M ago2:08:17

2:08:17

In this episode of the show our trip through the professional collaborations of Peter Berg and Mark Wahlberg continues with a conversation about Deepwater Horizon. Over the course of our chat you will hear us talk about the many problems getting this movie off the ground, the place of a disaster movie genre in the modern landscape of entertainment …

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Mike Nichols Marathon 01 - Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Teaser) 15:48

4M ago15:48

15:48

We are officially launching our brand new comprehensive director marathon where each month we will discuss one movie directed by Mike Nichols. As we all know, a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step and the step we take today is a conversation about Nichols's feature debut, the 1967 adaptation of the Edward Albee's play Who's Afraid of V…

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Podlander Drunkcast - S7E14, "Ye Dinna Get Used to It" 1:30:11

4M ago1:30:11

1:30:11

Hi, y'all - Allison and Julie got together remotely to chat about Starz's Outlander s7B ep 14, "Ye Dinna Get Used To It." They both really enjoyed this one! As Allison says, this episode has everything - fashion eyepatch, sexy cheese, and a slimy worm. Enjoy! Lots of love - Allison and Julie Photo courtesy of Starz…

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Episode 206 - Lone Survivor 3:05:24

4M ago3:05:24

3:05:24

In this first episode of 2025 we are launching our Berg-Wahlberg January, a month where we will talk about the collaborations between Peter Berg and Mark Wahlberg, and we begin this journey by talking about Lone Survivor. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about how the harrowing true story of Marcus Luttrell translated to th…

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Carnal Knowledge: Post-Sex Affectionate Exchanges Promote Sexual and Relationship Satisfaction 25:55

4M ago25:55

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Is post-sex affection the secret to long-term relationship satisfaction? In this final installment of Carnal Knowledge, we dive into the power of aftercare with resident expert Anna. From cuddles to heartfelt conversations, discover why those tender moments after intimacy matter more than you might think. Anna breaks down fascinating research linki…

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Podlander Drunkcast - s7ep13, "Hello, Goodbye " 52:00

4M ago52:00

52:00

Hi, y'all - Allison, Julie, and very special guest J.B. Fletcher (Allison's dog, not the one who wrote murder) get together to chat about Outlander s7B episode 13, "Hello, Goodbye." Overall a pretty enjoyable episode! We love Weeian and Rachel's wedding, and Roger's Dad is hottttttt. The thing we both love the most? The Scottish Highland landscape …

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Episode 205 - The Long Kiss Goodnight 2:00:34

4M ago2:00:34

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In this final podcast of 2024 we conclude the December Shane Black Christmas series with a conversation about the Renny Harlin-directed The Long Kiss Goodnight. Over the course of our chat you will hear us try to make sense of the action movie landscape in 1996 and how The Long Kiss Goodnight fit or didn't fit into the changing times, Shane Black's…

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BONUS Tie-in 43 - Die Hard (teaser) 15:48

4M ago15:48

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In this special Christmas Bonus episode of our podcast we are loosely tying into our Black Christmas operations by way of talking about an action movie set at Christmas, but most importantly, we are tying into one of the foremost movie Christmas traditions out there. We are talking about Die Hard! Over the course of our amazing chat you will hear u…

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Podlander Drunkcast - s7ep12 "Carnal Knowledge" 1:18:04

4M ago1:18:04

1:18:04

Hi, y'all - Fragile masculinity is on parade in this episode of Outlander, and, as you can imagine, Allison and Julie are having none of it. They thought you were dead! Everything is OK, your biological Dad is hot, and if you don't want to talk to him, you don't have to! Ugh! Rachel and Denzel give us some good scenes, and Coinface really brings it…

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Episode 204 - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 2:47:33

5M ago2:47:33

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In this episode of the show, our December series of Shane Black Christmas continues with Black's directorial debut, the 2005 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Over the course of our sprawling discussion you will hear us talk about how important it was to watch this movie around the time of its release to get on board with its vibes, how it struggles to match Bl…

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