Podcast Episodes

Franklin

Season 1 Episode 11

In our latest episode, we discuss the recent Apple Television series Franklin, directed by Tim Van Patten and starring Michael Douglas as Benjamin Fr…

1 year, 8 months ago

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The Bikeriders

Season 1 Episode 10

In this episode we discuss Jeff Nichols' latest film The Bikeriders, based on Danny Lyon's photography and starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, and T…

1 year, 10 months ago

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Bonus episode: Masters of the Air (with Kirk Saduski)

Season 1 Episode 9

In our bonus episode, we sit down with producer Kirk Saduski to discuss bringing history to life in shows like Masters of the Air, Band of Brothers, …

1 year, 11 months ago

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Masters of the Air (with special guest Donald L. Miller)

Season 1 Episode 8

In this episode, we sit down with author and historian Donald L. Miller for a discussion on the Apple TV series Masters of the Air. Listen as we disc…

1 year, 11 months ago

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Bonus episode: The Writers of Shogun (Maegan Houang and Caillin Puente)

Season 1 Episode 7

For our bonus episode, we sit down with some of the creative team behind the FX series Shogun: writers Maegan Houang and Caillin Puente. Listen as we…

2 years ago

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Shogun (with special guest Aaron Gerow)

Season 1 Episode 6

In this episode, we are joined by Japanese cinema historian Aaron Gerow to talk about the FX series is a unique example of transnational historical f…

2 years ago

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White House Plumbers

Season 1 Episode 5

Listen as our hosts dive into the HBO miniseries White House Plumbers, discussing comedy as a way of bringing the past to life. 

2 years, 1 month ago

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Zone of Interest

Season 1 Episode 4

Listen as our hosts Kim, Robert, and John discuss Jonathan Glazer's harrowing look at the Holocaust in Zone of Interest. In this episode, we explore …

2 years, 2 months ago

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Oppenheimer

Season 1 Episode 3

In this episode, we explore Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer (2023). Listen as we discuss how the film offers a new way of thinking about how movies w…

2 years, 3 months ago

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Killers of the Flower Moon

Season 1 Episode 2

In this episode, we explore Martin Scorsese's latest film Killers of the Flower Moon. Listen as we discuss how this film brings a hidden history into…

2 years, 4 months ago

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