Best 2nd Look Cinema Podcasts (2024)

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Chuck’s debate takeaways as Democrats ‘panic,’ plus Mitch Daniels on the politics of leadership 1:00:10

2h ago1:00:10

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After President Biden and former President Trump squared off in their first general election debate of 2024, Chuck talks about the consequences of President Biden’s performance. Plus, former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels discusses his experience as the president of Purdue University and why the historic path to the Senate for former governors has …

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Top 5 Brothers and Sisters: The Bikeriders//Kinds of Kindness//The Daytrippers 2:05:53

24h ago2:05:53

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Bryan and Anderson review Inside The Bikeriders, Kinds of Kindness, and The Daytrippers (from assigner Jonathan Mooser).Then the boys pay tribute to very specific sets of siblings with Top 5 Brothers and Sisters! $25 Patreon General Admission - Venmo Film Vault Live Show Ticket - General Admission - PayPal Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film …

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Two mayors deliver lessons on bipartisanship to Washington: Andrew Ginther & David Holt 51:26

2d ago51:26

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Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt (R) and Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther (D) join Chuck to talk about the role of elected officials closest to the people in showing the federal government how bipartisanship works, and why there's "hardly any better job in American politics" than mayor of a city.By NBC News

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Christine 1:03:13

2d ago1:03:13

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Dick grabbing and dashboard dumping. Eric on Twitter: @eric_hauter Jeff on Twitter: @podcastsbyjeff Eric on Youtube. Check out Gaming Nexus Jeff can also be found on The Movie Draft HouseBy Eric & Jeff

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Soundtrack Your Life Ep 100 - Soundtracking The Sims w/ Tara Giancaspro and Scott Interrante 1:13:41

4d ago1:13:41

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Episode 100! For our landmark 100th episode, we have a couple of our favorite guests, Tara Giancaspro, and This is the Greatest Song I've Ever Heard in My Entire Life's Scott Interrante, returning to join Nicole and Ryan to soundtrack a movie that doesn't quite exist yet, the recently announced movie based on The Sims! Our crew is tasked with comin…

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Who's He? Podcast 467 | Are you happy, are you satisfied? | Empire of Death Review 1:06:44

6d ago1:06:44

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In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... Review - Empire of Death So, we've reached the end of this series of Doctor Who with Empire of Death. But with last weeks cliff hanger with the reveal of Sutekh, does Russell T. Davies stick the landing and deliver a satisfying conclusion? Well, Phil and Paul are somewhat disappointed at what they watche…

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'Macron's mega-gamble': Why France's president may soon share power with the far right 48:10

7d ago48:10

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Sophie Pedder, Paris bureau chief for The Economist, joins Chuck to talk about French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to call snap legislative elections following his party's shellacking by the far right in the E.U. elections.By NBC News

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Top 5 Unlikely Action Stars: Inside Out 2//Snack Shack//RenFaire//Say Hey, Willie Mays!//Judgment at Nuremberg 2:20:19

8d ago2:20:19

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Bryan and Anderson review Inside Out 2, Snack Shack, Say Hey Willie Mays and Judgment at Nuremberg (from assigner Matt Rixner).Then the boys honor the underappreciated with Top 5 Unlikely Action Stars! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s A…

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The crisis at the Washington Post, with Erik Wemple 58:04

9d ago58:04

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Erik Wemple, media critic for the Washington Post, joins Chuck to talk about the scandal unfolding at his newspaper over the conduct of the Post's publisher and CEO. Plus, they analyze the downsizing of media outlets, as big tech, disinformation and a deeply divisive election put additional strain on those who report the news.…

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Who's He? Podcast 466 | Put the blame on VCR | The Legend of Ruby Sunday Review 52:01

13d ago52:01

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In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... Review - The Legend of Ruby Sunday This week Paul and Phil defy the bony hand of death to review The Legend of Ruby Sunday, the penultimate episode of this series of Doctor Who. With an old returning villain as the big bad of this series, and possibly more questions raised than answered, a real thunderst…

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‘From Havana to DC’: How Cuban Americans shaped U.S. politics 1:06:55

14d ago1:06:55

1:06:55

Carlos Orta, author of, “From Havana to DC: The Rise of Cuban Americans in Florida Politics,” talks about his “love letter” to the Latino trailblazers who shaped U.S. politics. Plus, Chuck’s thoughts on how international affairs affect how U.S. elections on the heels of far-right gains in European elections.…

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Top 5 Cultured Villains: Hit Man//Bad Boys: Ride or Die//Coffee Table//The Guest 2:26:23

15d ago2:26:23

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Bryan and Anderson review Hit Man, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Coffee Table and The Guest (from assigner John Campbell). Then the boys get snooty with Top 5 Cultured Villains! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques COMEDY CONFESSIONAL Lis…

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Hunter Biden’s guilty verdict, and the big Trump veepstakes question. Plus Split Ticket’s simplified polling 58:23

16d ago58:23

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Chuck talks with Lakshya Jain and Harrison Lavelle, political scientists at Split Ticket, a new organization that presents electoral data in simple, easy-to-understand maps and graphs.By NBC News

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The Dead Zone 1:05:12

17d ago1:05:12

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We get political a bit, just so you know. Eric on Twitter: @eric_hauter Jeff on Twitter: @podcastsbyjeff Eric on Youtube. Check out Gaming Nexus Jeff can also be found on The Movie Draft HouseBy Eric & Jeff

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What are some of Jim from Film Rage's Favorite Needle Drops in Saltburn (2023) that are not "Murder on the Dancefloor"? 1:10:08

18d ago1:10:08

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Jim from the Film Rage podcast returns to Soundtrack Your Life to talk to Nicole and Ryan about the soundtrack to the 2023 Emerald Fennell film, Saltburn. Jim was previously a guest for our episode on David Byrne’s True Stories. The movie had a moment in 2023 with its infamous needle drop of Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s “Murder on the Dancefloor”, which i…

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Who's He? Podcast 465 | You elegant fowl! | Rogue Review 46:03

19d ago46:03

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In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... Review - Rogue I think we guessed that this weeks episode of Doctor Who, Rogue would be divisive for some. However, what is surprising is that Paul and Phil are divided over their opinions on this story. Phil reveals that he has no soul and has a cold, dead heart while Paul embraces the love on display. …

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Rep. Jake LaTurner: Why a 36-year-old congressman is calling it quits 53:56

21d ago53:56

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Rep. Jake LaTurner (R-Kansas) joins Chuck to talk about his decision not to seek a third term in Congress, and discusses the "sadness" and "burden" that lawmakers carry with them.By NBC News

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Top 5 Movie Universes: Hit Man//Godzilla Minus One//Ezra//The Contestant///Alice in the Cities 2:29:44

22d ago2:29:44

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Bryan and Anderson review Hit Man, Godzilla Minus One, Ezra, The Contestant, and Alice in the Cities (from assigner Nick Eats Cake).Then the boys countdown Top 5 Movie Universes. Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques COMEDY CONFESSI…

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'Alternative facts' and generative A.I.: Why we're witnessing the 'Death of Truth' 1:12:12

23d ago1:12:12

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Steven Brill, author of "The Death of Truth," joins Chuck to talk about the spread of misinformation and disinformation and what his company NewsGuard is trying to do to restore trust in media.By NBC News

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Who's He? Podcast 464 | Never welcome in the land of the blind | Dot and Bubble Review 55:22

26d ago55:22

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In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... Review - Dot and Bubble There is a lot to unpack this week as Paul and Phil look at Dot and Bubble, the latest episode of Doctor Who. What on the surface appears to be a story of the dangers of social media, it really is about something much more insidious and lets Phil show his true colours when it come…

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Trump found guilty, Chuck talks impact on the 2024 campaign; plus John Ellis 59:54

28d ago59:54

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Former President Trump is guilty, but how will the campaigns handle it? And Chuck speaks with John Ellis, the author of a simple but elegant newsletter on Substack called Political News Items, to talk about the data that matters from across economic and political indicators, both foreign and domestic.…

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Top 5 Quitting Scenes: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga//The Last Stop in Yuma County//Happy Feet 2:47:20

29d ago2:47:20

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Bryan and Anderson review Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, The Last Stop in Yuma, and Happy Feet. Then the boys countdown dive into Bryan McCulley’s topic, Top 5 Quitting Scenes. Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques COMEDY CONFESSIONAL Lis…

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The stakes for the states: Reid Wilson looks at what 2024 means for statehouses 59:45

30d ago59:45

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Reid Wilson, founder and editor of Pluribus News, focuses on statehouses across the country as local leaders reckon with AI, abortion and marijuana legalization.By NBC News

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Cujo 50:13

1M ago50:13

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How much HP do you think Cujo has? Eric on Twitter: @eric_hauter Jeff on Twitter: @podcastsbyjeff Eric on Youtube. Check out Gaming Nexus Jeff can also be found on The Movie Draft HouseBy Eric & Jeff

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What are Some of Rachel Brodsky's Favorite Needle Drops from The Bear - Season 1 and Season 2? 1:18:38

1M ago1:18:38

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Pop culture writer, Rachel Brodsky returns to Soundtrack Your Life to talk to Nicole and Ryan about the music from the Christopher Storer hit television series, The Bear. With season 3 due in June, we decided to take a look at the massive amount of needle drops from the 1st 2 seasons of this dense award winning dramedy. From Dad rock to Swedish pun…

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Who's He? Podcast 463 | A third party, a Wild Party | 73 Yards Review 51:51

1M ago51:51

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In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... Review - 73 Yards This time Phil and Paul get wrapped up in folk horror with 73 Yards, the latest episode in this series of Doctor Who. But is it folk horror? Is it political satire or is it a time travel story. Well, it's all of the above which leaves Phil scratching his head and continues his stance of…

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Ted Leonsis: "I was wrong" to try to move Washington sports teams to Virginia 1:17:20

1M ago1:17:20

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Washington Wizards and Capitals owner Ted Leonsis joins Chuck to talk about the intersection of sports, business and politics ... and how he miscalculated on his plan to move the teams to Virginia.By NBC News

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Top 5 Post-Apocalyptic Movies: IF//I Saw the TV Glow//Devs//Frankenhooker 2:19:25

1M ago2:19:25

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Bryan and Anderson review IF, I Saw the TV Glow, Devs and Frankenhooker (from assigner Andrew Martin). Then, in honor of Furiosa, the boys countdown the Top 5 Post-Apocalyptic Movies of all time! …and Cosmoball… Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bea…

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Doris Kearns Goodwin travels back and forth in time, with new book 1:14:42

1M ago1:14:42

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Doris Kearns Goodwin, historian and author of "An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s" joins Chuck to talk about what she learned working on a biography of someone unusually close to her life — her husband, Dick.By NBC News

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Tales from the Darkside 45:55

1M ago45:55

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One anthology deserves another. Eric on Twitter: @eric_hauter Jeff on Twitter: @podcastsbyjeff Eric on Youtube. Check out Gaming Nexus Jeff can also be found on The Movie Draft HouseBy Eric & Jeff

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Who's He? Podcast 462 | God of consumers | Boom Review 45:20

1M ago45:20

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In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... Review - Boom After last weeks divisive episodes, Phil and Paul turn their attention to Boom written by Steven Moffat. Does this episode improve on last weeks offering of Doctor Who or does it suffer the excesses of Steven Moffat's writing? With the themes of religion, AI and arms manufacturers featuring…

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Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers targets Big Tech for her closing act in Congress 32:53

1M ago32:53

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Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, joins Chuck for an exit interview on what she’s learned during her decades in Congress, and her ongoing fight to regulate Big Tech.By NBC News

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Top 5 Movies That Take Place in Real Time: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes//Late Night with the Devil//Little Monsters 2:36:15

1M ago2:36:15

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Bryan and Anderson review Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Late Night with the Devil, and Little Monsters (from assigner Eric Robbins). Then the boys countdown their Top 5 Movies That Take Place in Real Time! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear…

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Why Spring will make or break Biden’s campaign, plus AI’s do’s and dont’s in politics 1:02:17

1M ago1:02:17

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As regulators and election workers try to catch up to a technology evolving at a break-neck speed, one group is trying to give campaigns a list of do’s and don’ts when it comes to the responsible use of AI. Chuck talks with Ben Resnik and Matt Hodges of Zinc Labs, a Democratic group at the intersection of tech and politics.…

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Creepshow 1:03:40

2M ago1:03:40

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George Romero + Stephen King = ??? Let's find out. Eric on Twitter: @eric_hauter Jeff on Twitter: @podcastsbyjeff Eric on Youtube. Check out Gaming Nexus Jeff can also be found on The Movie Draft HouseBy Eric & Jeff

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How Have the Gender Politics of Charlie's Angels (2000) Aged According to Nicole Tremaglio of the Nicstalgia Podcast? 1:19:24

2M ago1:19:24

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Cultural theorist and host of the Nicstalgia Podcast, Nicole Tremaglio, joins Nicole and Ryan to discuss the soundtrack to the year 2000 McG directed film, Charlie’s Angels. The film was a huge success at the box office and the soundtrack was also a hit, with lead single “Independent Women Part 1” topping the Billboard Hot 100 for 11 consecutive we…

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Who's He? Podcast 461 | C'mon, c'mon, baby, now | Space Babies and The Devil's Chord Review 51:57

2M ago51:57

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In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast..... Space Babies and The Devil's Chord Review Doctor Who is back on Saturday nights with the first season of Ncuti Gatwa's take on the The Doctor. With two episodes airing this week, Phil and Paul tackle both Space Babies and The Devil's Chord but is this Doctor who as they knew it or have the pair of them …

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Brain Worms and Normal People in Plato’s Cave: Jonah Goldberg 52:10

2M ago52:10

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Jonah Goldberg, co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Dispatch, joins Chuck to talk about an extremely weird week in politics and news.By NBC News

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Top 5 Stunts: The Fall Guy//Devs//The Contestant//Serenity 2:34:09

2M ago2:34:09

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Bryan and Anderson review The Fall Guy, The Contestant, Devs and Serenity (from assigner Eric Robbins). Then the boys celebrate Hollywood’s death defying shots with Top 5 Stunts! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson’s new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty’s Antiques COMEDY CONFESSI…

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This legendary Democratic pollster says Biden is only on message once per week 58:44

2M ago58:44

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Stan Greenberg, a Democratic pollster and strategist who’s advised candidates from former President Bill Clinton, to former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, joins Chuck to talk about his firm’s latest report, which he says shows a path for a Biden victory in November.By NBC News

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Room 237 1:01:51

2M ago1:01:51

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Extended stay at the Overlook. Eric on Twitter: @eric_hauter Jeff on Twitter: @podcastsbyjeff Eric on Youtube. Check out Gaming Nexus Jeff can also be found on The Movie Draft HouseBy Eric & Jeff

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Who's He? Podcast 460 | Doctor Who: Let's look to the future 31:55

2M ago31:55

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In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... Doctor Who: Let's look to the future With less than a week to go before Ncuti Gatwa begins his first full series as Doctor Who, Phil and Scott take a look ahead to see if they are excited and looking forward to the new series. But to let you all into a little secret, while Scott is full of youthful enthu…

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