Best Haitch Industries Podcasts (2024)

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Noah (2014) 2:34:04

1h ago2:34:04

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There are episodes and then there are EPISODES. Joining us to break down the incredible behind the scenes details of 8,000 years of the making of the Bible, PhD in theology & religion, and holy warrior fighting back the forces of intolerance across the internet every day, Dan McClellan. And we needed Dan to tackle Darren Aranofsky and Russell Crowe…

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Gladiator (2000) 1:51:55

1h ago1:51:55

1:51:55

Think about Rome with us. As we fight our way to EPISODE 200, we tackle Ridley Scott’s sword and sandals masterpiece, Gladiator. We’re joined by Escape Hatch Film Correspondent ctcher and Escape Hatch Projectionist, Silly Oswald. Are you not entertained? Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:12:58) Gladiator Roundtable (0:21:09) Your Lett…

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Seven Samurai (1954) 1:52:02

2h ago1:52:02

1:52:02

Akira Kurosawa. Ever heard of him? We kick off the final 5 episodes of Season 7: The Big Ones Part Two, with one of the pillars of cinema, Seven Samurai. We’re joined by Escape Hatch Kurosawa Korrespondent, MikeyP. And by Escape Hatch Projectionist, Silly Oswald. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:07:58) Seven Samurai Roundtable (0:10:…

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The Matrix Reloaded (2003) 2:19:38

22d ago2:19:38

2:19:38

It’s the triumphant return of warrior, actor, and philosopher Hoon Lee! We tackle the Wachowski’s apex mountain, The Matrix Reloaded. This is as close to Dune Messiah as we’ve ever gotten, y’all. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:21:45) The Matrix Reloaded Roundtable (0:30:58) Your Letters (02:02:07) Notes and Links Check out the Esca…

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Speed Racer (2008) 1:39:31

1M ago1:39:31

1:39:31

“We go into the Art Institute [of Chicago] and every room there, there are paintings that look completely and utterly different from the other rooms. But in cinema, everything looks the same. And it's a really aggressive straight-jacket, aesthetically. We started talking about cubism, for instance, and we started talking about could you make a cubi…

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The Hunt for Red October (1990) 2:00:23

1M ago2:00:23

2:00:23

This episode is really special. As our real world faces conflict with Russia and in the Middle East between Israel and Iran, we were incredibly lucky to welcome back former Deputy National Security Advisor and co-host of Pod Save the World, Ben Rhodes. We go deep into these threats, and then we find solace in fiction as we cover Alec Baldwin and Se…

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Civil War (2024) 40:58

1M ago40:58

40:58

HEY! Did you watch Civil War? Wanna talk about it? We did, so we recorded a very special bonus episode on it. We invited our dear pal and media tech journalist Peter Kafka because he had thoughts! Plus, Jason completely takes over the pod for this ep, so don’t miss it! Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Notes and Links Check out the Escape Hatch Merc…

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Crimson Tide (1995) 1:51:15

1M ago1:51:15

1:51:15

Escape Hatch Host Emeritus and co-host of the Paperkeg and Twin Vipers Podcasts, Jonesy Loves Beer. We kick off Nautical Month on Escape Hatch and a very special submarine episode double-header with Denzel Washington v Gene Hackman in Tony Scott’s 1995 classic, Crimson Tide. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:18:51) Crimson Tide Roundt…

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Alita: Battle Angel (2019) 1:59:41

2M ago1:59:41

1:59:41

Join us as we go for a walk on the Freak Beat, with the co-host of The Austin Danger Podcast, Kev. We finally take up James Cameron’s CGI sci-fi film Alita: Battle Angel. This shit is weird. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:17:41) Alita: Battle Angel Roundtable (0:28:37) Your Letters (01:41:39) Notes and Links Check out the Escape Ha…

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Miller's Crossing (1990) 1:55:20

2M ago1:55:20

1:55:20

HUGE Ep. We cover one of the greatest films of all time, The Coen Brother’s 1990 mob masterpiece starring Gabriel Byrne and John Turturo, Miller’s Crossing. To guide us along the way, it’s the return of the legendary journalist covering the intersection of tech and media, Peter Kafka. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:08:48) Miller’s …

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SXSW (2024) and The Fountain (2006) 2:03:10

2M ago2:03:10

2:03:10

This week, Haitch and Escape Hatch graphic designer Ctcher traveled to the SXSW Film and TV Festival! We break down our favorite moments, including highlights like Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House, Gasoline Rainbow, and Grand Theft Hamlet. Then we’re joined by the co-host of The Filmcast, Devindra Hardawar to complete our serious sci-fi run with Ctcher…

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Total Recall (1990) and House of the Dragon S2 (2024) 2:47:31

2M ago2:47:31

2:47:31

BIG show this week. First, it’s the return of the showrunner of House of the Dragon, Ryan Condal. We cover Arnold Schwarzeneggar, for Paul Verhoeven’s 1990 sci-fi classic, Total Recall! Then, for a fascinating on the ground update on the IATSE Union negotiations just starting out in Hollywood, we’re joined by friend of the pod, 3D digital set desig…

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Inception (2010) 2:23:22

3M ago2:23:22

2:23:22

BWWWWAAAAHHHH! It’s finally time to talk about Inception. M.G. Sieger returns for his 3rd Nolan on the pod. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:29:01) Inception Roundtable (0:31:42) Your Letters (02:09:30) Notes and Links Check out the Escape Hatch Merch! Great swag and every order includes a free Cameo style shoutout from Haitch or Jas…

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Escape Hatch Live Dune: Part Two IMAX Premiere Celebration (2024) 49:01

3M ago49:01

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Dune: Part Two has arrived, and after 4 years we knew it was time for a party! It ended up being so much fun we got written up in The New York Times (actually!) It was incredible to share the podcast live with friends and family, but especially our dear friends from the discord who flew in for this very special Meetup! Recording live is wild, y’all…

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Dune: Part Two (2024) 2:37:45

3M ago2:37:45

2:37:45

It’s all been leading to this. Our 4 year journey from Dune Pod to Escape Hatch was born from our excitement about Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, and now he’s completed it. Hear our reactions to the incredible IMAX Premiere Screening we held last night, and the LIVE episode recording that happened right after. Then we go all the way into this instant mas…

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Sunshine (2007) 1:33:13

3M ago1:33:13

1:33:13

We give you the latest breaking news on ZENDAYA’S ROBOT SUIT and the HUGE CASTING NEWS from the World Premiere in London. Then, we finally cover Cilian Murphy, Danny Boyle, and Alex Garland’s science fiction masterpiece, Sunshine. The co-host of The Engadget Podcast and The Filmcast, Devindra Hardawar brings his insights and gives us his first hand…

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Warrior (2019 - 2023) 1:58:02

3M ago1:58:02

1:58:02

In a very special episode, we celebrate the release on Netflix of the incredible Max Original series based on the writings of Bruce Lee, Warrior. Joining us to discuss the show is the hero of one of the most popular Dune Pod episodes ever (The Matrix), Hoon Lee. And his co-star from Apple TV’s SEE and Warrior, Olivia Cheng. Plus Haitch got all behi…

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Eraserhead (1977) 1:46:40

4M ago1:46:40

1:46:40

Huge get this week in the run up to Dune: Part Two. We welcome the author of A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch's Dune, Max Evry. He provides incredible behind the scenes details of Lynch’s Dune after interviewing David, Kyle, Rafaella, Bob, Fred, John, Virginia, and many many more. Then we get into what Stanley Kubrick called ‘his favorite mov…

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Altered States (1980) 1:46:25

4M ago1:46:25

1:46:25

Because you demanded it, we finally address the whole Taylor Swift situation. To do that, we welcome back the author of The New York Times bestsellers Robin and Mad As Hell: The Making of Network, Dave Itzkoff. We cover Paddy Chayefsky’s follow up to Network, the delightfully weird Altered States. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:12:…

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Event Horizon (1997) 1:35:31

4M ago1:35:31

1:35:31

AND we’re back after Haitch got COVID. We welcome the producer of Jodorowsky’s Dune, the director of Shudder’s original documentary Sharksploitation, and the host of the Best Movies Never Made and In the Shadow of the Neon Maniacs podcasts, Stephen Scarlata. We tackle our first real horror film on the pod, with Sam Neil and Lawrence Fishburne in Ev…

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Jurassic Park (1993) 1:54:00

4M ago1:54:00

1:54:00

We start 2024 off with a bang, as we welcome podcasting legend Veronica Belmont. We tackle her all time favorite movie, Michael Crichton & Stephen Spielberg’s classic, Jurassic Park! Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:10:03) Jurassic Park Roundtable (00:16:53) Your Letters (01:37:45) Notes and Links Check out Escape Hatch Merch! Our all new col…

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The Dark Crystal 2:01:03

5M ago2:01:03

2:01:03

HAPPY NEW YEAR! For this very special end of the year episode, we're once again joined by our queen, editor of Fangoria Magazine, Meredith Borders. What movie could be huge enough for a Season 7 NYE show? Well Jason’s wishes FINALLY come true, as tackle the most epic fantasy creature film of them all, Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal! Introduction (00…

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Trading Places (1983) 2:07:17

5M ago2:07:17

2:07:17

On this very special Christmas Eve Edition of Escape Hatch, we welcome the original podcast badboy, the co-host of the incredible podcasts Bat & Spider, Paperkeg, Interview with a Podcast Vampire, and The Flap, dale_a Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:25:17) Trading Places Roundtable Discussion (00:29:07) Your Letters (01:44:16) Notes and Link…

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Ghost in the Shell (1995) 1:35:05

5M ago1:35:05

1:35:05

We said Season 7 was The Big Ones. Welp, this week we tackle one of the biggest of the big, the 1995 anime classic, Ghost in the Shell! To guide us on our dive, it’s the co-host of the Movie Mixtape, MikeyP! Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:09:49) Ghost in the Shell Roundtable Discussion (00:15:37) Your Letters (01:19:44) Notes and Links Chec…

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BONUS: Emergency Dune Part Two Trailer 3 Reactions (2024) 36:45

6M ago36:45

36:45

RED ALERT! We have a special emergency installment to provide your first look at the third Dune Part Two trailer that just dropped today. Jason is out on assignment, but the takes must flow, so we once again turn to Escape Hatch graphic designer and correspondent, Ctcher We dive into the details of the trailer to tell you everything you need to kno…

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The Last Boyscout (1991) 2:12:58

6M ago2:12:58

2:12:58

We kick off the Holiday Season on Escape Hatch with a Shane Black Christmas classic, Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans’ football action adventure directed by Tony Scott’s The Last Boy Scout! Joining us is the showrunner of Veep and White House Plumbers, and co-host of The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of, Dave Mandel. Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:20:…

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X-Men (2000) 2:33:34

6M ago2:33:34

2:33:34

For the first time in over 3 months, the hosts of X-Ray Vision reunite live on the air, as we welcome Rosie Knight and Jason Concepcion. You read that right. Jason and Rosie are here, and what could be special enough to bring them back together? We go to the source, where the modern superhero era started, when Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart first…

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The Andromeda Strain (1971) 1:56:44

6M ago1:56:44

1:56:44

We welcome back one of our all time favorite guests, internet visionary and pottery superstar Tom Coates! We wind back the clock to the 1971 speculative science fact by Michael Crichton, The Andromeda Strain. Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:20:47) The Andromeda Strain Roundtable Discussion (00:22:24) Your Letters (01:42:40) Notes and Links C…

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Flash Gordon (1980) 1:54:11

6M ago1:54:11

1:54:11

dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun FLASH - AH AHHHHH This is it. We finally cover Dino De Laurentis’ 1980 genre masterpiece that he made just before Dune, Flash Gordon. To guide us through this pinnacle of nostalgic adventure, providing incredible the behind the scenes details and knowledge, we welcome the author of Flash Gordon: The Official Story of…

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Across the Spiderverse (2023) and Aspen Extreme (1993) 2:12:23

7M ago2:12:23

2:12:23

Set Condition 1 throughout the fleet. We have the writer of Across the Spider-Verse, Dave Callaham!! Dave joins us to share amazing behind the scenes insights into writing one of the greatest animated films in history, all the way back to a year before Into the Spider-Verse was even released. Then we cover his favorite film, the classic(?) ski movi…

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Inside Man (2006) 1:34:18

7M ago1:34:18

1:34:18

It’s the return of the king: Jason’s college debate team partner, Jeremiah Gordon! We tackle our. Very. First. Denzel. We watched Spike Lee’s Denzel Washington joint, the taut heist thriller co-starring Clive Owen and Jodie Foster, Inside Man. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:12:04) Inside Man Roundtable Discussion (00:16:09) Your Le…

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Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) 2:09:22

7M ago2:09:22

2:09:22

WITNESS HIM! For his SIXTH appearance on the pod, we welcome the showrunner of Max’s House of the Dragon and co-host of The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of, Ryan Condal. He tells us all about buying Captain Kirk’s away team jacket from Wrath of Khan, interviewing Anthony Daniels(!), and gives us the latest BTS details on House of the Dragon’s Season 2 pro…

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To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) 1:24:42

7M ago1:24:42

1:24:42

When fate strikes and a guest can’t make it, Jason and Haitch turn to each other and make it work. This time, we covered one of the guest’s all time favorite movies, which neither of us had seen, William Friedkin’s gritty, eighties crime drama, To Live and Die in L.A. It rules. Also discussed, Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie. Chapters Introduction (00…

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Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017) 2:23:47

8M ago2:23:47

2:23:47

DO YOU LIKE STAR WARS? We welcome Supervising Sound Editor from Skywalker Sound, Mac Smith (veteran of Ponyo, Up, Tron Legacy, Avengers: Endgame, and Star Wars: Visions) to teach a clinic about how sound design works in movies. And to demonstrate it, Mac walks us thru the perfect showcase of Rian Johnson’s Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi! E…

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Speed (1994) 1:49:02

8M ago1:49:02

1:49:02

Jason is BACK. And stepping out of the shadows running things at HQ, we have Escape Hatch projectionist Silly Oswald. We go back to the Keanu well, with his 1994 action masterpiece with Sandra Bullock, Jan de Bont’s Speed! Plus, we say a fond farewell to legendary Dune Pod/Escape Hatch editor, the amazing Megan Hayward, who has edited half of all t…

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Solarbabies (1986) 1:19:51

8M ago1:19:51

1:19:51

70mm Month Part Two rolls to a close with the co-host of 70mm and co-instigator of the original Dune Pod podcast, Protolexus. We finally get The True Origin Story of Dune Pod and Proto’s role in it, as well as try and get Final Closure on Episode 91 - IYKYK. Plus we cover the 1986’s post-apocalyptic sci-fi roller skating extravaganza, Solarbabies. …

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The Devil's Advocate (1997) 1:44:42

8M ago1:44:42

1:44:42

70mm Month Part Two keeps rolling with the legendary co-host/producer of 70mm and The Letterboxd Show, slim. We tackle Tony Gilroy legal horror masterpiece of temptation starring Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves, The Devil’s Advocate! Pacino and Walken impersonations galore await you. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:15:41) The Devil's Adv…

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The Rocketeer (1991) 2:08:22

8M ago2:08:22

2:08:22

70mm Month Part Two kicks off with the co-host of the 70mm podcast, famous artist, Danny Haas. And we’re joined by the director of the documentary Dave Stevens: Drawn to Perfection, Kelvin Mao. Kelvin’s appearance is not a coincidence, because we’re tackling Danny’s favorite movie of all time, the 1930’s action classic translation of Dave Stevens g…

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The Last of the Mohicans (1992) 2:04:11

9M ago2:04:11

2:04:11

Sending love and healing thoughts to Jason, who is out sick. Once again, we are rejoined by our illustrious 3rd and 4th official living hosts: Escape Hatch graphic designer, ctcher and the co-host of the Twin Vipers podcast, Jonesy Loves Beer! We cover Jonesy’s other favorite movie featuring a guy jumping off a waterfall, Michael Mann’s 1992 histor…

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Pulp Fiction (1994) 1:54:35

9M ago1:54:35

1:54:35

The Big Ones just keep coming! This week, we welcome back the host of the Recode Media podcast (and now official member of the Escape Hatch Five Timer’s Club), Peter Kafka. We cover the biggest of the big, Quentin Tarantino’s apotheosis, 1994’s Pulp Fiction! kermitflail.gif. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:14:39) Pulp Fiction Roundt…

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WGA - SAG-AFTRA Discussion with Patrick Somerville & Hoon Lee (2023) 1:40:20

9M ago1:40:20

1:40:20

Well this is just nuts. In a very special bonus episode of Escape Hatch, we’re joined for a discussion with two of our favorite television creators. First, returning to the pod after his fan favorite Dune Pod episode covering The Matrix, the star actor of Banshee, See, and Warrior, Hoon Lee. And by the writer and showrunner of Maniac and Station El…

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Broken Arrow (1996) 1:24:34

9M ago1:24:34

1:24:34

This episode of Escape Hatch is completely normal. Jason called in sick. The week he got access to Baldur’s Gate 3. Coincidence? Thankfully we are rejoined by our illustrious 3rd and 4th official living hosts: Escape Hatch graphic designer, ctcher and the co-host of the Twin Vipers podcast, Jonesy Loves Beer! We were supposed to cover Pulp Fiction …

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Her (2013) 2:14:03

9M ago2:14:03

2:14:03

Sorry, I know you’re tired of me saying ‘this episode of Escape Hatch is special, but this episode of Escape Hatch is special. We’re joined by the former Deputy National Security Advisor and co-host of Pod Save the World, Ben Rhodes. For over a decade Ben’s been tasked with anticipating and addressing potential threats to democracy, and on this epi…

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The NeverEnding Story (1984) 1:43:46

10M ago1:43:46

1:43:46

It’s all been leading to this: Haitch’s first viewing of The NeverEnding Story. Will his take tear the community apart or lift everyone up to soar thru the sky? Fangoria Senior Editor Meredith Borders joins us from Germany (and details her scouting trip LAST WEEKEND) to the Bavarian studio where the movie was shot which included a ride on the REAL …

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The Bourne Identity (2002) 1:38:15

10M ago1:38:15

1:38:15

The co-host of The Filmcast aka The Slashfilmcast, Devindra Haradawar returns! Haitch officially honors Paul Reuben’s legacy. And we cover DA GAWD Tony Gilroy’s action masterpiece that changed the genre forever, Matt Damon’s The Bourne Identity! Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:09:44) The Bourne Identity Roundtable (00:10:30) Your Le…

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Flight of the Navigator (1986) 1:41:04

10M ago1:41:04

1:41:04

Big ep! From The Ringer, we’re joined by the co-host of the House of R and Trial by Content podcasts Joanna Robinson, and her Trial by Content co-host Dave Gonzalez! We talk that 1986 sci-fi family classic, Flight of the Navigator! Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:12:25) Flight of the Navigator Roundtable (00:15:34) Your Letters (01:…

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The Princess Bride (1987) 1:42:55

10M ago1:42:55

1:42:55

This week we say, ‘as you wish’ and make your dreams come true, with the triumphant return of the co-host of Sword & Laser, Veronica Belmont! We cover her (and a lot of our) favorite fairytale movie of all time, The Princess Bride. Plus an exciting announcement about the new Blade Runner 2037 RPG Haitch is running for our patrons in the discord! Ch…

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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) 2:16:01

11M ago2:16:01

2:16:01

This episode of Escape Hatch is special. Not only do we tackle one of the greatest films of all time, we’re joined by two screenwriting experts: the showrunner of Max’s Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon, Ryan Condal, and his co-host of their movie props podcast The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of, and writer of Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and …

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Heavy Metal (1981) 1:22:57

11M ago1:22:57

1:22:57

For the latest episode of Escape Hatch (the podcast previously known as Dune Pod!) Jason is still out on assignment so we are joined by the co-host of the Cinenauts podcast, ctcher, and by Haitch’s old dungeon master, Brian Moseley. We tackle the 1981 animated science fiction rock and roll cult classic, Heavy Metal! Chapters Introduction (00:00:00)…

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The Fugitive (1993) 1:47:58

11M ago1:47:58

1:47:58

For the second episode of Escape Hatch (the podcast previously known as Dune Pod!) Jason is out on assignment so we are joined by the co-host of the Cinenauts, ctcher, and by microphone legend and co-host of the hit new podcast Twin Vipers, Jonesy Loves Beer. We tackle the greatest Dad movie of all time, Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones in the 199…

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