Welcome to the internet’s most inclusive nerd culture podcast! Every week, hosts David and Lindsay push the boundaries of what’s considered geeky by covering a diverse array of topics. So if you’re a fan of comic books, technology, movies, video games, or cosplay (or all of the above!), whether you’re a nerdy novice or pro, you have come to the right podcast!
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The world of diabetes research and innovation is moving forward at a lightning pace. At Diabetes Technology Society (DTS) we recognize the need for a free and easily accessible resource that provides clinicians, researchers, innovators and people with diabetes with up-to-date and authoritative information on the latest developments in diabetes technology research and innovation. Diabetes Technology Report is a new podcast from DTS co-hosted by endocrinologists David Klonoff (UCSF), and David ...
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Julia Mader on Advancements in Diabetes Technology and Patient Experience in Austria
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Interview on diabetes technology and patient experience in Austria with Julia Mader, MD, Associate Professor at Medical University of Graz and the new managing editor of Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology.By David Klonoff and David Kerr
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196: Alien: Romulus (feat. Abe Eyler)
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This week we welcome a brand new guest to the podcast: Abe, co-host Amanda "Frack" Eyler's husband! The three of us saw Alien: Romulus together, and you know what? We think you should, too! If you have seen it, tune in to this episode to hear our thoughts! If you enjoy our show, please leave us a rating & review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Faceb…
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195: J.A.S.O.N. - Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985) & Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)
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This week on the Geek Garage podcast, we dive into the next chapter of our Friday the 13th rewatch series, tackling the controversial Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985) and the fan-favorite Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)! Get ready for spoiler-filled synopses as we dissect the twisted plot twists and relentless body count in both …
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194: J.A.S.O.N. - Friday the 13th Part 3/3D (1982) & Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)
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This week we're slashing our way through Friday the 13th: Part 3 (1982) and Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984) as we continue our Friday the 13th rewatch series! Join us for a spoiler-filled breakdown of both films, including Jason's gruesome kills, the introduction of his iconic hockey mask in Part 3, and the start of the legendary "Tommy J…
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Guillermo Umpierrez on Continuous Glucose Monitoring, Inpatient Glycemic Control, and GLP-1 Agonist Use Before Surgery
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A conversation with Guillermo Umpierrez, MD, Professor of Medicine at Emory University, Director of the Grady Memorial Hospital Clinical Research Network, and past president of the American Diabetes Association.By David Klonoff and David Kerr
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193: J.A.S.O.N. - Friday the 13th (1980) & Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
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Did you know that the months between July and November spell out JASON? Congrats, you do now! And as if we really needed an excuse to talk about our favorite slasher, we're bringing you a brand new series about everyone's favorite mama's boy. In this inaugural episode, we dissect the original Friday the 13th (1980) and its sequel, Friday the 13th P…
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Eda Cengiz on Pediatric Diabetes Care, AI Innovations, and Access to Technology
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A conversation on pediatric diabetes care, AI innovations, and access to technology with Eda Cengiz, MD, MHS, UCSF Benioff Professor in Children's Health, Director of the Pediatric Diabetes Program.By David Klonoff and David Kerr
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Eyal Dassau on Innovations in Diabetes Management and Connected Care
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A conversation on the future of diabetes care with Eyal Dassau, PhD, Vice President of Innovation and Connected Care at Lilly,By David Klonoff and David Kerr
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We are back to discuss a myriad of topics, mostly concerning what we've been watching, as well as the current state of a few fandoms. Lastly, we cap off the episode where we toss around some ideas for a book that David has been working on! If you enjoy our show, please leave us a rating & review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Facebook Page | Facebo…
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Greta Ehlers on Diabetes Center Berne and Innovation in Diabetes Technology
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A conversation on innovation in diabetes technology with Greta Ehlers, MS, Business Scout at Diabetes Center Berne.By David Klonoff and David Kerr
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Michael Brown on the Intersection of Culture, Technology, and Diabetes Care in South Africa
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A conversation on diabetes care and education in South Africa with Michael Brown, RN, Head of the CDE Academy and co-host of the "not ARTIFICIALLY Sweetened" diabetes podcast.By David Klonoff and David Kerr
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191: Our "Official" Star Wars Rankings
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David and Frack are kicking off Star Wars month with some popular and unpopular opinions, wherein we'll be discussing our favorite movies and shows from the franchise! How do your rankings compare to our own? Do we have garbage opinions? Tune in to find out! If you enjoy our show, please leave us a rating & review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Fac…
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Osagie Ebekozien on Technology, Equity, and Collaboration in Type 1 Diabetes Care
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An interview on technology, equity, and collaboration in type 1 diabetes care with Osagie Ebekozien, MD, MPH, CPHQ, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of T1D Exchange.By David Klonoff and David Kerr
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This week we are breaking down the horror/suspense/comedy "Bodies Bodies Bodies"! We give you a spoiler-filled synopsis of the 2022 film, directed by Halina Reijn, including its shocking twist ending that will leave you questioning your opinion of Pete Davidson. We also dig into who the film's target audience is, explore its place within the horror…
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Bob Gabbay on Diabetes Management and Emerging Technologies
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An interview on diabetes management and emerging technologies with Robert A. Gabbay, MD, PhD, Chief Scientific and Medical Officer of the American Diabetes Association.By David Klonoff and David Kerr
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189: The Life & Times of: Laserdisc and HD-DVDs
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On the outskirts of history lay the rejects of the tech world. This week, David and Frack are here to discuss two of those rejects: the Laserdisc and HD-DVDs. Between niche markets and strong-armed competitors, these physical media types had a relatively short lifespan, and we are here to tell you why! If you enjoy our show, please leave us a ratin…
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Anne Peters on Bridging Healthcare Gaps with Diabetes Technology and Education
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Interview on diabetes technology and care in underserved patient populations with Anne Peters, MD, Professor of Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and Director of the USC Clinical Diabetes ProgramsBy David Klonoff and David Kerr
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DISRESPECT YOUR SURROUNDINGS! 15 years ago, A Day To Remember's iconic "Homesick" album hit shelves. Join us as we dive into the nostalgia as we reminisce about the impact of this pop-punk and metalcore masterpiece, exploring its themes, standout tracks, and enduring legacy within the genre. From dissecting the album's lyrics to sharing personal me…
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Mike Jaasma on Spinal Cord Stimulation for Diabetic Neuropathy
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An interview on spinal cord stimulation for diabetic neuropathy with Michael Jaasma, PhD, Principal Clinical Research Scientist at Nevro.By David Klonoff and David Kerr
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187: Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" Pt. 2 (feat. Ashley White)
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Join us for the conclusion of our 2-part series on Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein"! David first takes the mic to discuss the important thematic elements of the famed novel, and how it came to be the very first entry in the "Science Fiction" genre. Then, Frack takes over and talks about the iterations of Frankenstein from the big (and small) screen, a…
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186: Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" Pt. 1 (feat. Ashley White)
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Join us this week as we kick off our 2-part series on Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein"! Mary Shelley is widely heralded as the "OG" of the Science Fiction genre, with her breakout work Frankenstein, published in 1818. For part 1—with the help of our resident historian and good friend Ashley White—we dig into Mary's life and legacy. We learn about the …
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Robert Lustig on Rethinking Sugar, Diet, and Health Through Insulin Dynamics
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An interview on rethinking sugar, diet, and health through the lens of insulin dynamics with Robert Lustig, MD, Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology at UCSF.By David Klonoff and David Kerr
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185: Nerdy Anniversaries (January Edition)
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What do Saturday Night Live, Wikipedia, and the first comic strip publication of "Batman and Robin" have in common? Answer: They all were born in the month of January! Tune in this week to hear David and Frack talk about these and many other nerd/geek/pop-culture related January birthday events! If you enjoy our show, please leave us a rating & rev…
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184: Most Anticipated Films of 2024
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Happy New Year, my beautiful nerds! Frack and David are ringing in 2024 by talking about some of the most highly anticipated movies and TV series of the new year! If you enjoy our show, please leave us a rating & review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | Patreon…
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It's a Festivus for the rest-of-us! Join us for our 2nd annual "Festivus" episode, as David and Frack do their official airing of grievances, thanks in large part to our humble founder Frank Costanza. If you enjoy our show, please leave us a rating & review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram | Patreon…
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This week, David and Frack hop into Santa's sleigh and fly over to the local Blockbuster Video to discuss our favorite holiday movies! In our discussion, we talk about the Christmas movies we would watch on repeat as kids, and how those compare to the ones we watch now as nerdy adults. We also toss out our favorite "kinda-sorta" holiday movies (aka…
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Guido Freckmann on CGM Standards and Accuracy
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An interview on CGM accuracy and standardization with Guido Freckmann, MD, Medical Director of the Institute for Diabetes Technology Research at Ulm University in Germany.By David Klonoff and David Kerr
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181: Geeky Grab Bag *Holiday 2023 Edition*
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This week, David and Frack tug on Santa's sack for a fun Holidays grab-bag episode! We spend some time talking about our 2023 Spotify Wrapped, and how we somehow managed to score tickets to next year's When We Were Young festival in Las Vegas. Finally, we capped off the episode with some of our fondest Christmas memories and traditions (both past a…
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This week we're letting our hair down for a relaxed, grab-bag style episode of the podcast! So join us as we discuss who the best Spider-Man has been so far, the cultural impact of Stranger Things, and much more! If you enjoy our show, please leave us a rating & review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Support us on Patreon! Our patrons receive cool p…
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179: A Brief History of the Boogeyman (feat. Ashley White)
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We are closing out spooky season with a super fun deep dive on the Boogeyman! Make no mistake, this is not a discussion on Michael Myers or John Wick (although they do come up in conversation). Our friend and historian Ashley joins us again to help us uncover the origins of the Boogeyman, and discuss its various forms across different countries and…
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178: Netflix's "Fall of the House of Usher" (feat. Zack Rancourt)
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One of our favorite horror/suspense directors Mike Flanagan is back on the scene with his final Netflix series “The Fall of the House of Usher”! Our good friend Zack Rancourt joins us to discuss the 8-episode limited series that loosely adapts many of Edgar Allen Poe’s works into an incredible and cohesive story! Please take a moment to follow Zack…
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177: Jason VS. Everybody (feat. Amanda "Frack" Eyler)
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Continuing with our slate of spooky season episodes, we bring you a very special “Friday the 13th” installment of the podcast! However, instead of doing some boring retrospective, we’re doing something a little different. Amanda joins David once again, as we take turns pulling various movie villains out of a hat, and asking one simple question: cou…
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Jorge Cuadros on AI Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy and Beyond
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An interview on AI detection of diabetic retinopathy and other diseases with Jorge Cuadros, Director of Clinical Informatics Research in the Department of Optometry and Vision Science at UC Berkeley, and the CEO of IPACS.By David Klonoff and David Kerr
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To kick off “spooky season” (our absolute favorite time of year) we are discussing our own personal histories with Halloween and the horror film genre. Friend and returning guest Amanda “Frack” Eyler joins us to talk about the horror flicks we grew up with, the ones that scared us the most, and how they’ve shaped us into the horror fans we are toda…
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Grazia Aleppo on Integrating CGM Data into the Electronic Health Record
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An interview on integrating CGM data into the EHR with Grazia Aleppo, Professor of Medicine at Northwestern University.By David Klonoff and David Kerr
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William Polonsky on the Psychology of Diabetes Technology
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An interview on the psychology of diabetes technology with William Polonsky, Associate Clinical Professor in Psychiatry at UC San Diego and president of the Behavioral Diabetes Institute.By David Klonoff and David Kerr
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Doug Kanter on Designing the CGM Experience
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An interview on Designing the CGM Experience with Doug Kanter, Director of User Experience Design at Dexcom.By David Klonoff and David Kerr
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Interview on the diabetic foot with David G. Armstrong, Professor of Surgery at the University of Southern California.By David Klonoff and David Kerr
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175: Life Lessons from: “The Office”
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We are back from our summer hiatus, and are here to kick things off with a brand new ongoing series entitled "Life Lessons from". There is no shortage of film and TV series that offer poignant moments where positive lessons can actually be applied to our own everyday lives, and The Office is no exception! This week our friend Zack Rancourt joins us…
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Jane Seley on Diabetes Technology in the Hospital
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Interview on diabetes technology in the hospital with Jane Seley, assistant professor of medicine, nurse practitioner, and diabetes care and education specialist at Weill Cornell Medicine.By David Klonoff and David Kerr
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174: Our Top 7 Infamous Fictional Deaths (*REPLAY*)
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Every one of us at some point has been emotionally affected by the death of character in a novel, comic book, movie, or television show. This week our good friend Zack Rancourt joins David to discuss 7 fictional character deaths from various media that they have deemed "infamous" in one way or another. We are currently on a summer hiatus from the p…
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Jeffrey Joseph on Devices for Monitoring & Treating Diabetes and Safely Delivering Insulin
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Interview with inventor and anesthesiologist Jeffrey Joseph, DO about devices for monitoring & treating diabetes and safely delivering insulin.By David Klonoff, David Kerr, and Jeffrey Joseph
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Lutz Heinemann on the Sustainability of Diabetes Devices and the Green Diabetes Initiative
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Interview with engineer and physiologist Lutz Heinemann about sustainability of diabetes devices and the Green Diabetes Initiative.By David Klonoff, David Kerr, and Lutz Heinemann
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It is officially May (insert JT’s “It’s Gonna Be May” meme here) and we are back with an entire month of Star Wars episodes! We have a lot of fun and entertaining content to bring you over the next few weeks, and today we’re kicking things off with our review of the long-awaited Mandalorian Season 3! If you enjoy our show, please leave us a rating …
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172: "John Wick: Chapter 4" (feat. Ted White)
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"Those who cling to death, live". "Those who cling to life, die". We have a highly-anticipated returning guest to the podcast this week! Ted White, former co-host of the Geek Garage, joins David to give a spoiler-filled review and breakdown of the newly released film "John Wick: Chapter 4". If you enjoy our show, please leave us a rating & review o…
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"When you're lost in the darkness, look for the light." This week on the podcast, David and Lindsay chat about the first season of the hit HBO Max series "The Last of Us". Such topics include our favorite moments from the season, a few of our treasured characters, predictions for season 2, and much more! If you enjoy our show, please leave us a rat…
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170: Black History Month "Geek Edition" (feat. DeAndre Courtney)
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This week our good friend and fellow nerd DeAndre Courtney joins David for a celebration of black history month, with a nerdy spin! There’s a plethora of amazing and influential black characters in video games, comic books, movies, and television, and we are here to make sure they get the recognition they deserve. Additionally we dive into a bit of…
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BONUS EPISODE: Our First Experience at Con Nooga!
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We recently had our very first vendor experience at Con Nooga in Chattanooga, TN, and wanted to share it with y'all! Below is a list of the vendors and artists that we made friends with, so you should definitely go check out their amazing works! Jennifer M. Zeiger | Author Bard & Broad Little Furries Corey Marshall | Comic Book Author, Umiverse Com…
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169: "My Bloody Valentine" & Other Unconventional Love Stories In Film (feat. Zack Rancourt)
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It’s Valentine’s Day week, and we’re here to celebrate this holiday of love in our favorite fashion: By talking about a horror film! Zack Rancourt joins David once again, to “pick” apart 2009’s “My Bloody Valentine”. We also discuss some of our other favorite unconventional love stories and romances in film! Please take a moment to follow Zack's po…
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168: "Nope" and "Don't Worry Darling"
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“What's a bad miracle? They got a word for that?” This week we're diving into two hot films from 2022: "Nope" directed by Jordan Peele, and "Don't Worry Darling" directed by Olivia Wilde. These two movies received a TON of press when they were released last year, but for vastly different reasons. David and Lindsay dive into this, and several other …
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