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The Martian

Earth may be a disaster right now, but Mars doesn't seem much better. Join us as we discuss The Martian, a survival tale like no other, written by Andy Weird and adapted by Ridley Scott in 2015. This episode we get into potatoes, science, Childish Gambino, online publishing, and most importantly, potatoes.

Lovecraft Country

This episode we tackle this dense and topical HBO series, show-run by Misha Green, and based on the novel by Matt Ruff. We talk monsters, racism, and some Indiana Jones bullshit. 

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

It's time for the fourth installment of the Harry Potter series with The Goblet of Fire, written by J.K. Rowling and adapted in 2005 by Mike Newell. We look at how this series expands the scope of the Wizarding World, the scope of haircuts, and the scope of half-baked slave analogies. Also, we drop our hottest take yet in the Harry Potter series.

Room (2015)

This episode, hope and horror combine with Room, written by Emma Donoghue, and adapted in 2015 by Lenny Abrahamson. We discuss the unique writing of the novel, the amazing cast of the film, and the biggest question left unanswered, where did Old Nick get a wardrobe from?

The Devil Wears Prada

We take a look at the cult classic comedy The Devil Wears Prada, directed by David Frankel in 2006, and the novel it was based on by Lauren Weisberger. We discuss the challenges of first jobs, the real life inspirations of the story, and every glorious line that comes out of Meryl Streep's mouth.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

This episode looks at the coming-of-age tale, Perks of Being a Wallflower, written in 1999, and then later directed in 2012, by Stephen Chbosky. We enjoy getting to discuss our home city of Pittsburgh, as well as the traumas of high school, getting high, and share what our personal tunnel songs are.

Into the Wild

This episode, we discuss the true story of Christopher McCandless, as told in John Krakauer's book Into the Wild and the 2007 film adaptation by Sean Penn. We look at how both mediums attempt to fill in the gaps of Chris' final years and how his legacy continues well into the present.

The Little Prince (2015)

We go planet hopping this episode with The Little Prince, a short book with big impact by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, and the 2015 film adaptation by Mark Osborne. We explore the absurdist humor, deeper meaning, and lasting legacy of this story, and the film's unique approach to bringing this tale to life.

Malcolm X

We take a look at one of America's most prolific figures during the civil rights movement with The Autobiography of Malcolm X, and the film adaptation directed by Spike Lee in 1992. Malcolm X's remarkable life is captured from Zoot Suits and drugs in Harlem to his pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca. We talk about the civil rights movement, hair conking, and Spike Lee's amazing work behind the camera.

The Sisters Brothers

We hit the dusty trail this episode as we look into The Sisters Brothers, a 2011 novel by Patrick DeWitt and 2018 film directed by Jacques Audiard. This oddball western, set against the backdrop of the California gold rush, follows two hitmen brothers, but is full of unexpected turns.

Dr. Strangelove

In this episode, we discuss the Stanley Kubrick classic Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb *deep inhale* based on the novel Red Alert by Peter Bryant. We explore the unusual scenario of how this detailed cold war thriller was turned into a dark satire that's appeared on many Best Movie lists over the years.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

The Harry Potter series gets a shakeup in both the novels and films with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, written by J.K. Rowling and adapted in 2004 by Alfanso Cuaron. We discuss MORE forms of wizard transportation, the films' new Dumbledore (Dumble-coy?) and a finale so dense it takes half the episode to discuss.