We've got a bonus installment of the Film Fest—with special guest Adam Scott! In addition to his work on Severance, Parks & Recreation, Party Down, and so much more, he's just a genuinely thoughtful and kind person, so we are thrilled to have him back on the podcast. We're discussing the 1992 film Bob Roberts, a satirical mockumentary by Tim Robbin…

We're trying to savor the Capra-esque quality of this experience by wrapping up with Mr. Smith. Supplemental materials: James Taylor - You've Got a Friend Mr Deeds Goes to Town trailer Sokovia Accords debate from Captain America: Civil War Thank you so much for joining us again for this series! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choic…

Starring Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, and Kevin Kline. This one was a Patreon subscriber pick! Additional materials: an article about the making of Dave Kevin Kline plays Mr. Fischoeder in Bob's Burgers "clever" as an insult in Fight Club Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Joshua Malina & Hrishikesh Hirway

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down Season 2. Episode 5: Halls of Stone, from Lord of the Rings- The Rings of Power, an Amazon Prime series. We discuss some of the major plot points, differences from the source material and overall i…

Is The Candidate, in fact, the anti-West Wing? A political story that ends not with a bang, but with a question of existential dread. Interview with screenwriter Jeremy Larner in Brooklyn Magazine The trailer for Downhill Racer (1969) Jerry Seinfeld on Letterman: "You're rooting for clothes." Let us know what you thought of the film! Learn about yo…

Did this movie predict Trump back in 1957? We discuss the film debut of Andy Griffith in a role so dark, anyone who knows the Andy Griffith show might experience some uncomfortable dissonance. Some goodies that came up in our conversation: The dance of joy from "Perfect Strangers" This essay about the film on the Criterion website Albert Brooks and…

This week, we dive deeper into the role of the fourth estate, as we discuss Network, the Oscar-winning film that was meant to be a wild satire at the time it was released, but ended up uncannily predicting the future. Some additional reading material: Mad As Hell, Dave Itzkoff's book about Network Directors' Guild of America post about Sidney Lumet…

This week, we're discussing the 1998 film Bulworth, which features a rapping Warren Beatty, a young Josh Malina, a few problematic moments, and some wonderful and strange ones, too. For a real treat, watch the music video for Ghetto Supastar, which also features a young Josh Malina! What did you think of Bulworth? Join the conversation over on our …

What's more terrifying in Martin Sheen's depiction of J. Edgar Hoover—the racism, or the makeup?! We discuss ALL the important aspects of this cat-and-mouse thriller, which was nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture, and won two: Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Daniel Kaluuya. For additional viewing: The Lucas Brothers Willi…

This week, we're discussing the hilarious — and terrifying—Dr Strangelove. A few goodies: An interview with title designer Pablo Ferro "Are We the Baddies?" from That Mitchell and Webb Look George C Scott side-by-side with Tim Robinson (from I Think You Should Leave) Let us know what you thought of the film, on a scale of 1–10 precious bodily fluid…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down Season 2. Episode 4: Eldest, from Lord of the Rings- The Rings of Power, an Amazon Prime series. We discuss some of the major plot points, differences from the source material and overall impressio…

This week, we're discussing the razor-sharp dialogue and side-splitting comedy of In the Loop (2009), one the greatest political satires. Here are footnotes for some of the stuff outside of the film that came up in the conversation: A tiny clip from the unaired pilot of "Legally Mad" The stateroom scene from the Marx Brothers' "A Night at the Opera…

It's the first installment of the Political Film Fest, and we've got: Martin Sheen in the oval office! "What is the virtue of a proportional response?" The GDC! There are so many familiar elements in The American President, and yet, the film feels dramatically different from The West Wing (and at times, comedically different). It's our first episod…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down Season 2. Episode 3: The Eagle and The Scepter, from Lord of the Rings- The Rings of Power, an Amazon Prime series. We discuss some of the major plot points, differences from the source material an…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down Season 2. Episode 2: Where The Stars Are Strange, from Lord of the Rings- The Rings of Power, an Amazon Prime series. We discuss some of the major plot points, differences from the source material …

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down Season 2. Episode 1: Elven Kings Under The Sky, from Lord of the Rings- The Rings of Power, an Amazon Prime series. We discuss some of the major plot points, differences from the source material an…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down EP. 8: The Queen Who Ever Was, from The House of The Dragon season 2. A prequel of sorts to Game of Thrones on HBO Max. We discuss some of the major plot points, differences from the source materia…

After four years away, we're bringing back The West Wing Weekly in a new form. As this election season heats up, we're taking a weekly respite from the stress of reality, and turning towards political cinema instead. We're watching and discussing some of our favorite films. It's the same mix of analysis and nonsense that you’ve come to expect from …

On Saturday, August 10, we celebrated the publication of the new book "What's Next: A Backstage Pass to the West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service" by Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack. Josh and Hrishi moderated a discussion with them, along with special guests Aaron Sorkin, Dulé Hill, Janel Moloney, and Richard Schiff…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down EP. 7: The Red Sowing, from The House of The Dragon season 2. A prequel of sorts to Game of Thrones on HBO Max. We discuss some of the major plot points, differences from the source material and ov…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down EP. 6: Smallfolk, from The House of The Dragon season 2. A prequel of sorts to Game of Thrones on HBO Max. We discuss some of the major plot points, differences from the source material and overall…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down EP. 5: Prince Regent, from The House of The Dragon season 2. A prequel of sorts to Game of Thrones on HBO Max. We discuss some of the major plot points, differences from the source material and ove…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down EP. 4: The Red Dragon and the Gold, from The House of The Dragon season 2. A prequel of sorts to Game of Thrones on HBO Max. We discuss some of the major plot points, differences from the source ma…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down EP. 3: The Burning Mill, from The House of The Dragon season 2. A prequel of sorts to Game of Thrones on HBO Max. We discuss some of the major plot points, differences from the source material and …

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down EP. 2: Rhaenyra the Cruel, from The House of The Dragon season 2. A prequel of sorts to Game of Thrones on HBO Max. We discuss some of the major plot points, differences from the source material an…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down EP. 1: A Son for a Son, from The House of The Dragon season 2. A prequel of sorts to Game of Thrones on HBO Max. We discuss some of the major plot points, differences from the source material and o…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are reacting to new trailers for Rings of Power and House of the Dragons season 2. We discuss some of the major plot points and overall impressions. Let us know your thoughts or perspectives on our socials: twitter-…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down Big Fish. A 2003 movie directed by Tim Burton. We discuss some of the major plot points and overall impressions. Let us know your thoughts or perspectives on our socials: twitter- @fantasyrewind. I…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down Damsel. A new Netflix original movie starring Millie Bobby Brown. We discuss some of the major plot points and overall impressions. Let us know your thoughts or perspectives on our socials: twitter…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down Percy Jackson and The Olympians Season 1 Episode 8: The Prophecy Comes True. A show on Disney+ based on Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson book series. We discuss some of the major plot points and overal…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down Percy Jackson and The Olympians Season 1 Episode 7: We Find Out The Truth, Sort Of. A show on Disney+ based on Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson book series. We discuss some of the major plot points and…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down Percy Jackson and The Olympians Season 1 Episode 6: We Take A Zebra To Vegas. A show on Disney+ based on Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson book series. We discuss some of the major plot points and overa…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down Percy Jackson and The Olympians Season 1 Episode 5: A God Buys Us Cheeseburgers. A show on Disney+ based on Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson book series. We discuss some of the major plot points and ov…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down Percy Jackson and The Olympians Season 1 Episode 4- I Plunge To My Death. A show on Disney+ based on Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson book series. We discuss some of the major plot points and overall i…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down Percy Jackson and The Olympians Season 1 Episode 3- We Visit the Garden Gnome Emporium. A show on Disney+ based on Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson book series. We discuss some of the major plot points…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down Percy Jackson and The Olympians Season 1 Episode 1/2- I Accidentally Vaporize my Pre-Algebra Teacher/Become Supreme Lord of the Bathroom. A show on Disney+ based on Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson boo…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are tackling the live action adaptation of One Piece on Netflix. These discuss some of the differences from the source material/anime, overall impressions, and history of the show. Come sail away with us! Let us kno…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are tackling the live action adaptation of One Piece on Netflix. These discuss some of the differences from the source material/anime, overall impressions, and history of the show. Come sail away with us! Let us kno…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are tackling the live action adaptation of One Piece on Netflix. These discuss some of the differences from the source material/anime, overall impressions, and history of the show. Come sail away with us! Let us kno…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are tackling the live action adaptation of One Piece on Netflix. These discuss some of the differences from the source material/anime, overall impressions, and history of the show. Come sail away with us! Let us kno…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are tackling the live action adaptation of One Piece on Netflix. These discuss some of the differences from the source material/anime, overall impressions, and history of the show. Come sail away with us! Let us kno…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are ranking the forsaken from the Wheel of Time. They are comparing Dylan's list to Screen Rants recent article. A show on Amazon Prime based on Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time book series. Let us know your thoughts o…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike is doing a quick reaction to the Percy Jackson and Avatar trailers. Let us know your thoughts or perspectives on our socials: twitter- @fantasyrewind. Instagram- @fantasyrewindpod and [email protected]. We look forwa…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are doing predictions and wants for Wheel of Time Season 3. A show on Amazon Prime based on Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time book series. Let us know your thoughts or perspectives on our socials: twitter- @fantasyrewin…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down Wheel of Time Season 2 Episode 8- What Was Meant to Be. A show on Amazon Prime based on Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time book series. We discuss some of the major plot points and overall impressions. …

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down Wheel of Time Season 2 Episode 7- Daes Dae'mar. A show on Amazon Prime based on Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time book series. We discuss some of the major plot points and overall impressions. Let us k…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down Wheel of Time Season 2 Episode 6- Eyes Without Pity. A show on Amazon Prime based on Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time book series. We discuss some of the major plot points and overall impressions. Let…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down Wheel of Time Season 2 Episode 5: Damane. A show on Amazon Prime based on Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time book series. We discuss some of the major plot points and overall impressions. Let us know yo…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down Wheel of Time Season 2 Episode 4: Daughter of the Night. A show on Amazon Prime based on Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time book series. We discuss some of the major plot points and overall impressions.…

Hello and welcome to the Fantasy Rewind Podcast. We discuss fantasy news, shows, books, and all things nerdy. This week Mike and Dylan are breaking down Wheel of Time Season 2 Episode 3: What Might Be. A show on Amazon Prime based on Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time book series. We discuss some of the major plot points and overall impressions. Let us …