Podcast Episodes

Pretty in Pink w. Julie Klausner

Is Ducky a comedy writer these days? Is Iona the Daddy? What literal genius thought to put Harry Dean Stanton in a teen comedy? We get into the weeds of Pretty in Pink with the incomparable Julie Kla…

Published on 4 years, 7 months ago

Blue Valentine w. Esmé Weijun Wang

We unpack the big feelings that fuel Blue Valentine—which is not Blue Velvet (though it is at once similarly and differently heavy)—with Esmé Weijun Wang.

You can find Esmé on Twitter and Instagram. …

Published on 4 years, 7 months ago

BONUS EPISODE: Room 237 [Patreon Bonus]

Inspired by our conversation about The Shining, we talked Kubrickian conspiracy theories and Room 237 with our pal Patrick McGinty. This was originally a Patreon bonus episode, but since we took last…

Published on 4 years, 7 months ago

Here's a "week off" message from Sarah

We're taking this week off, but here's a quick hello from Sarah!

We'll be back next week! In the meantime you can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Patreon.

Published on 4 years, 8 months ago

Pretty Woman w. Maggie Rose

Heartwarming hilarity ensues when a quirky sex-worker helps a corporate raider get over his daddy issues. Join us and special guest Maggie Rose in conversation about Pretty Woman.

You can find Maggie…

Published on 4 years, 8 months ago

Rain Man w. Eric Michael Garcia

We discuss all things Rain Man—from the plentitude of dad issues to the many things it got wrong about autism—with journalist Eric Michael Garcia. Bonus: We also love on Oliver Sacks super, super har…

Published on 4 years, 8 months ago

The Shining (page to screen!)

We take a close look at The Shining—both the Stephen King classic and the Stanley Kubrick classic—and discuss Jack Torrance's multiple shortcomings in the fatherhood department.

We made a playlist to…

Published on 4 years, 8 months ago

Guardians of the Galaxy 1 & 2 w. Fangirl Jeanne

It is about good dads and bad dads; present dads and absent dads; biological dads and adoptive dads. Join us as we discuss Marvel dads and daddies, space losers, mediocre white dude heroes, and Guard…

Published on 4 years, 9 months ago

The Silence of the Lambs w. Harmony Colangelo

Clarice Starling was a revelation while the portrayal of "Buffalo Bill" became a bane for many trans people coming of age. The impeccably constructed film is the gold standard of copaganda. We unpack…

Published on 4 years, 9 months ago

The Lord of the Rings with Talia Lavin

A few Halfling hippies assemble an eclectic fellowship and go on the adventure of a lifetime. Dads and daddies abound. We talk Hobbits, fan fiction, thirsting for Viggo, and The Lord of the Rings wit…

Published on 4 years, 9 months ago