Best Rabbit Hole Studios Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 235: Exploring “Alien: Covenant” (2017, dir. Ridley Scott) Aliens and Androids with Bryon Kershaw 48:52

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In this episode of “Midday Movies,” hosts Laura, Stephen, and special guest Bryon dive into the 2017 film “Alien: Covenant,” the second installment in the 21st-century Alien franchise. Joined by Bryon Kershaw from the “Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle Podcast”, the discussion ranges from reflections on David the Android's theological journey, th…

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Episode 500 – Pakistan’s Tekken Legend: Arslan Ash 28:18

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Skipping prayers to play Street Fighter at the arcade • How corporations killed video games • Syed’s take on the Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James debate • Eminem’s unique acceptance speechBy Yasin D

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THREE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL Good Neighbor Exchanges: Seqs. 3-8 ("Solamente Una Vez," Etc.) 1:16:21

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Happy Pride, everyone! Let's celebrate by discussing the antics of a pervy duck with Frankie Sparks (@shoottheflick)! Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari References: Amidi, Amid. “‘Three Caballeros’ Review by Wolcott Gibbs.” Cartoon Brew, 15 Jan. 2012, www.cartoonbrew.com/disney/three-caballeros-review-by-wolcott-gibbs-55104.html. Cas…

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Ep 234: Deep Dive Into David Fincher’s “Alien 3” (1992) with Special Guest Shea Drury 48:33

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In this episode of 'Midday Movies,' hosts Laura, Stephen, and Shea Drury from the 'Rainy Day Rabbit Holes' podcast dive into the third installment of the original Alien series, 'Alien 3.' Directed by David Fincher, 'Alien 3' is known as one of the more controversial films in the franchise. The conversation covers the unique setting of Fury 161, a d…

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Ep 233: Deep Dive Into James Cameron's “Aliens” (1986) A Classic Revisited 38:38

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Join hosts Laura, Stephen, and special guest Shea from the Rainy Day Rabbit Holes podcast on Midday Movies as they delve into James Cameron's iconic film 'Aliens.' In this episode, they explore why 'Aliens' is often hailed as one of the best action films in American cinema, discussing its characters, influences, and connections to contemporary film…

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Episode 499 – Lost Amazonian civilization & the alpha wolf myth 42:42

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Sea Wolves • Syed tries to win a stress test • Drugged up Elon Musk vs Trump • Psychedelics: portal to enlightenment or a trap? • The Indian David Attenborough can’t be taken seriouslyBy Yasin D

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Ep 232: Reviewing “The Peasants” (2023) Poland’s Animated Masterpiece Made Entirely of Oil Paintings 22:39

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Hosts Laura and Stephen delve into the unique Polish animated film 'The Peasants' in their podcast 'Midday Movies.' The innovative film, directed by filmmaking couple Hugh and DK Welchman, is composed of 40,000 oil paintings and based on the 1924 Nobel Prize-winning novel by Wladyslaw Stanislaw Reymont. The film uses six paintings per second to cre…

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Ep 231: Reviewing “Grave of the Fireflies” (1988, Studio Ghibli) and the Filmmaker Who Lived It 27:43

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In this episode of ‘Midday Movies,’ hosts Laura and Stephen discuss Studio Ghibli's emotionally potent film ‘Grave of the Fireflies,’ directed by Isao Takahata and based on the acclaimed book of the same name. The film tells the harrowing tale of two children, Seita (voiced by Tsutomu Tatsumi) and Setsuko (Ayano Shiraishi), struggling to survive in…

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Episode 498 – In retrospect, Pimp my Ride was horrible 40:54

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Mobb Deep – Shook Ones will never get old • Why Syed didn’t make the college baseball team • 50 Cent remains P Diddy’s biggest hater • Watching entire shows in 30 second YouTube ShortsBy Yasin D

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🎙️Guest Episode🎙️Dark History: “Resonance of Dunkirk: The Heroes Left Behind” 26:50

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Today we’re hosting an episode by our friend and fellow Umbrella Podcast Collective member, Rob Bradley’s “Dark History” Podcast! As the stocky and robustly built man determinedly strode into the Houses of Parliament on June 4th, 1940, an unusual hush fell over the chamber. Front and backbenchers alike waited with bated breath as his piercing blue …

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Ep 230: Reviewing “In The Mood For Love” (2000) Wong Kar-Wai’s Masterpiece on its 25th Anniversary 24:18

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Today we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Wong Kar-Wai’s masterpiece of doomed romance, “In the Mood for Love” (2000). An instant classic following its premiere at Cannes, “In the Mood for Love” is the story of Mrs. Chan (Maggie Cheung) and Mr. Chow (Tony Leung Chiu-wai), two married Hong Kong residents in the early 1960s whose spouses are h…

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Episode 497 – Jamaicans’ love for Celine Dion explained 35:19

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Zios getting dealt street justice in Thailand • Anna Kendrick has NYC street cred • Syed thinks tall people are wasting their height • The daily Indian – Pakistani stomp offBy Yasin D

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🎙️Guest Episode🎙️ Rainy Day Rabbit Holes: “Geronimo! The Beaver Drop of Idaho” 28:23

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Today we’re hosting an episode by our friends and fellow Umbrella Podcast Collective members, “History Unhinged: Rainy Day Rabbit Holes.” Enjoy! What do you do when beavers become a problem? If you're Idaho in the 1940s—you toss 'em out of airplanes, obviously. In one of the most bizarre (and oddly effective) wildlife relocation plans in American h…

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Ep 229: Reviewing “Prometheus” (2012) with Kevin Ryan of the “Tyrant in Training” Podcast 38:54

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Today we’re discussing the 1st installment of the “Alien” franchise to release in the 21st century, “Prometheus.” We are joined in this analysis by Kevin Ryan (@kevryanperson), host of the “Tyrant in Training” podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/4POuXgP73XZkA2hKnPHgGs) (@tyrantpodcast), a weekly series where guest comedians and podcasters come o…

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Episode 496 – The Yips & GSP's pre-fight jitters 42:05

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Can you develop clutch ability? • Lando Norris can’t seem to hold on to P1 • GSP admits he was scared before every fight • Guns and butter chicken in the USBy Yasin D

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Ep 228: Reviewing “Another Simple Favor” (2025, dir. Paul Feig) Another Stylish Murder Mystery 23:09

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Today we’re discussing the sequel to the 2018 cult classic, “A Simple Favor,” namely, “Another Simple Favor” (2025). Once again directed by Paul Feig — “the nicest guy in Hollywood” — but this time, instead of taking us through a high-tone suburban noir, we are taken on an international adventure in Capri — where Emily (Blake Lively) is having the …

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Oversleeping at the Sleepover 25:10

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Over isn’t just the opposite of under and off is not necessarily the opposite of on. John explains. Please subscribe to Lexicon Valley to support our show — go to www.booksmartstudios.com to find out how! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.…

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Ep 227: Reviewing “Alien” (1979) with Bryon Kershaw of “Spirits & Monsters of Old Seattle” 40:54

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Today we are discussing the iconic 1979 sci-fi masterpiece “Alien” and we are joined by game master Bryon Kershaw of “Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle” (https://www.spiritsandmonsters.com/) — an actual play RPG podcast that takes place in a supernatural 1800s Seattle, WA. Here we will be talking about the unique atmospheric horror, the cinematic…

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Episode 495 – White Lotus, Ali Siddiq, and Softball Redemption 45:47

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Ali Siddiq’s Domino Effect comedy series is awesome • White Lotus: a decent black comedy-drama anthology series [7/10] • Syed begins his quest to escape the basement this softball seasonBy Yasin D

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Ep 226: All About “You” (Netflix series, 2025) 32:38

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Today we’re discussing the final season finale of the critically acclaimed and audience-obsessed Netflix series, “You” (2018-2025). Starring Penn Badgley as Joe Goldberg, lover of literature, women, and murder, “You” is a romantic crime drama that has occupied the rarefied worlds of New York society, Los Angeles elites, Silicon Valley technocrats, …

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Ep 225: Reviewing “Godzilla Minus One” (2023, dir. Takashi Yamazaki) 35:36

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Today we’re discussing a film that has been widely requested by listeners, “Godzilla Minus One” (2023, dir. Takashi Yamazaki). A Godzilla movie that is also a historical drama, “Godzilla Minus One” follows a Japanese kamikaze soldier (Ryûnosuke Kamiki) plagued by survivor’s guilt and attempting to rebuild a life in the rubble of World War 2 Japan. …

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Episode 494 – What Star Trek got right in the 60’s 33:47

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Need a theater for the serious movie goers • Nerds that only follow one franchise are missing out • The new Harry Potter TV remake • We are need of new IPs in HollywoodBy Yasin D

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Ep 224: Reviewing “Until Dawn” (2025) the Film, the Video Game, and the Wendigo Folklore 25:55

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Today we’re discussing the PlayStation video game-turned-film from the team that brought you the Annabelle series, “Until Dawn” (2025, dir. David F. Sandberg). Utilizing time loops and folkloric horror tropes, “Until Dawn” follows a group of five friends on a road trip to find one friend’s missing sister. When a storm traps them in the spooky Welco…

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Ep 223: Reviewing “Black Mirror” (Netflix, 2025) An Episode-By-Episode Guide to Season 7 26:06

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Today we are discussing the new 6-episode season of “Black Mirror” (Netflix series, Season 7). Charlie Brooker’s masterpiece anthology of dystopian technology returns with episodes “Common People,” “Bete Noire,” “Hotel Reverie,” “Plaything,” “Eulogy,” and “USS Callister: Into Infinity.” We’re sharing episode-by-episode takeaways— which are easy wat…

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#127 Protecting Borders with Ray Cervantes: Sleeping Dragons & Southern Borders 2:37:36

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Recorded on November 5, 2024, this long-awaited new episode marks the triumphant return of the Dancing With Ourselves (DWO) podcast after a four-month release hiatus! The DWO crew—Kane, Jimmy, and Josh—come back swinging with special guest Roy Cervantes: retired Air Force K-9 handler, former U.S. Border Patrol agent, and author of Never Wake Up a S…

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Episode 493 – 100 Men vs. 1 Gorilla (But the Gorilla Is as Smart as a Human) 41:12

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We take on the 100 men vs. 1 Gorilla but with some new scenarios: only fights two men at a time with a 2-min UFC break with Khabib as the trainer • Ben Affleck’s Achilles' heel: Jenny from the blockBy Yasin D

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Of Beauties & Beasts: Seq. 18 ("Beauty and the Beast") 1:09:30

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Every now and then, we must remember when the Mouse had our best interests at heart. Case in point: 1991's Beauty and the Beast. Queen Woman Frankie Sparks (@shoottheflick) returns to celebrate this tale as old as time. Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari *Art by esteesdave* References: Beauty and the Beast. Audio commentary by Kirk W…

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Ep 222: Reviewing “Sinners” (2025) Delta Blues, Jim Crow, and Vampires 36:27

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Today we are discussing the recently released horror-musical extravaganza, “Sinners” (2025). Written and directed by the acclaimed Ryan Coogler and starring not one but two Michael B Jordans as twins (Smoke & Stack) returning to their Mississippi hometown after years of working in Chicago with Al Capone. This is 1932 in the Mississippi Delta and th…

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Ep 221: “One of Them Days” (2025) is a Buddy Comedy in the Tradition of “Friday” (1995) 21:17

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re discussing the 2025 buddy comedy made in the vein of classic comedies like “Friday” — namely, “One of Them Days” (now streaming on Netflix). Starring Keke Palmer and SZA as best friends who must scrounge together rent money by the end of the day as well as make it to a life-changing interview for one…

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Episode 492 – Halal things to do in Las Vegas 41:24

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Clubs are overrated • The tunnel people of Las Vegas • How may helicopter crashes per year? • Massive honeybee population drop • Game of Thrones, was it worth watching?By Yasin D

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Ep 220: “A Minecraft Movie” (2025) is the Video Game Film that Broke TikTok & Box Office Records 26:40

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re discussing the wildly successful and influential, “A Minecraft Movie” (2025). Based on the best-selling game of all time and starring cultural icons Jack Black and Jason Mamoa, this movie has connected to adolescent audiences in a fashion that is both TikTok viral and unquestionably sincere. Here we …

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The Story of Us 21:06

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John talks about the subject of his new book by Avery Publishing — Pronoun Trouble: The Story of Us in Seven Little Words. Please subscribe at www.booksmartstudios.com and thank you for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.com…

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Ep 219: Reviewing “Adolescence” (Netflix, 2025) and the Powder Keg of Puberty, School & Social Media 37:00

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re discussing the Netflix top-watched limited series, “Adolescence” (2025). Following the fallout of a shocking adolescent crime, audiences are taken through police procedures, educational institutions, and telling family dynamics that generate a pressure cooker around early adolescence. A brilliant exa…

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Episode 491 – Our thoughts on No Other Land 40:53

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Shan Gillis shows why he is a true comedian (and potentially pro 🍉 • What Fahim Anwar, Ralph Barbosa, & Mitch Hedberg have in common • Jimmy Carr’s most offensive jokeBy Yasin D

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Remake Rants: Snow White (2025) 2:22:33

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We anticipate that our listeners will spend this weekend with their families and friends. But like the WDC, Wyatt, along with guests Frankie Sparks and Scott Eisenberg (@shoottheflick), just wants to get this latest live-action remake over with. "Kal-El, No!" Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari References: Barnes, Brooks. “Snow White …

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Mini Ep 4: “Marvel Rivals” (Video Game Review) 6:03

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES On today’s special mini episode we’re discussing the Marvel video game, “Marvel Rivals” — a free-to-player shooter game that is available on all platforms. We talk characters, mechanics, and whether the Hulk can be killed, and by whom. Spend a few minutes with us and the Overwatch-style video game that seems to …

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Ep 218: “Severance” (Apple TV, 2025) Innies, Outies, and Lumon’s Alternate Office Universe 25:56

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re discussing the Apple TV series and cultural phenomenon, “Severance” (2022-2025). Directed by Ben Stiller and having just completed its second season run, “Severance” is a mind-bendy TV thriller that follows a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and pe…

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Episode 490 – Turning down a Real Madrid scout 38:49

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Our brave sister: Ibtihal • Playing Padel for the first time • Why Max Verstappen is so great in the rain • Silly F1 team names • Hakeem Olajuwon and his Dream Shake • Evil sport dadsBy Yasin D

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Mini Ep 3: “Don't Die: The Man Who Wants To Live Forever” (Netflix Doc, 2025) 8:57

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re presenting you with another Midday Mini! Here, we discuss the quixotic quest of tech millionaire Bryan Johnson, a man obsessed with reversing his biological age. Founder of Braintree and Blueprint, this former Mormon is heading a health-obsessed cult that champions untested methods of extending human…

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Ep 217: “Snow White” and the Two Philosophies of Power (Disney, 2025) 25:47

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re discussing the Disney live-action remake of the first Disney full-length feature, “Snow White” (2025). Directed by Marc Webb and starring Rachel Zegler alongside Gal Gadot, this modern “Snow White” contains original music, plot updates, and the compelling battle of philosophies between our stalwart p…

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Studio Shenanigans: Not Just a Goof (2025) (w/ Directors Kevin Lima & Eric Kimelton) 19:42

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Ah-hyuck! Not Just a Goof debuts on Disney Plus today, and Wyatt is joined by directors Kevin Lima and Eric Kimelton to briefly discuss the documentary and the impact of its subject, A Goofy Movie, on pop culture. "For the first time ever, we're seeing it I 2 I!" Opening Music: "Dreams from Yesteryear" by Ankari *Art by rain1940_art* Resources: Dis…

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Episode 489 – Syed’s return to the stand-up stage 42:46

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Still getting Lego as Eid gifts • Uniqlo shopping is the only shopping a man needs • Confused about the tariffs • Starting a new show: White LotusBy Yasin D

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Ep 216: “A Complete Unknown” (2024) Exploring Personal and Political Tumult Thru 1960’s Folk Music 27:06

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re discussing the 2024 Oscar-nominated biopic, “A Complete Unknown.” In it, Bob Dylan is played by Timothee Chalamet as we chart the early rise of Dylan’s career in 1960s New York. An extraordinary time capsule of Cold War highlights, social justice movements, and the American folk music scene, “A Compl…

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Ep 215: “The White Lotus” (2025) Mike White’s Playground of Champagne Problems and Murder🥂 31:12

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re discussing prestige television series, “The White Lotus” (season 3, 2025). Created, written, and directed by the incomparable Mike White, “White Lotus” is on its third season, with its third collection of luxury vacationers, who have more than a third of life-shattering drama. Taking place in the Tha…

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Episode 488 – We were right about 23andMe! (And Eid Mubarak!) 39:14

3M ago39:14

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Megastructures under the pyramids? • NLP for parenthood • Syed recounts his mushroom experience • 23&ME selling your DNA info • A well behaved kid at TaraweehBy Yasin D

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Ep 214: “Mickey 17” (2025, Dir. Bong Joon Ho) Satirical Space Colonization in a Near-Future Dystopia 33:04

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re discussing the new sci-fi satire from famed “Parasite” director Bong Joon Ho, “Mickey 17” (2025). Based on the 2022 book, “Mickey7,” this film imagines a future where human printing and consciousness-uploading technology has created a class of worker known as “expendable” — someone who can die and be…

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Ep 213: “Black Bag” (2025) is a Sexy Spy Thriller from Hollywood Legend Steven Soderbergh 27:18

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re discussing the new romantic spy thriller, “Black Bag” (2025). Directed by industry legend Steven Soderbergh, written by industry legend David Koepp, and starring industry legends Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, this story of married high-level British spies set at odds is brilliant, exciting, …

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Episode 487 – Whips as home defense 21:31

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What was the first animal before dinosaurs? • Syed has new nightmares • Canada needs Castle Laws • Furiosa was a great movie [7.5/10]By Yasin D

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Ep 212: “Captain America: Brave New World” (2025, MCU, ft. Anthony Mackie) 24:14

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re discussing the latest addition to the Marvel Captain America franchise, “Captain America: Brave New World” (2025). Sam Wilson, played by Anthony Mackie, has now fully accepted the mantle of Captain America and is out fighting for us in the middle of an international incident. We have a new president,…

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Ep 211: “Flow” (2024) is the Animated Film that Won Latvia Its 1st Oscar (Dir. Gints Zilbalodis) 21:21

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 of MIDDAY MOVIES Today we’re discussing the Oscar-winning animated film, “Flow” (2025). Directed by young Latvian filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis, this multinational movie brought together animators from Latvia, Belgium, and France, was completed entirely in the free-to-use 3D modeling software Blender, and shipped only a few days be…

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