Best Wwvu Podcasts (2024)

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Singapore GP Review - Norris' Win, Ricciardo's Farewell, and F1's Latest Controversies 30:14

1h ago30:14

30:14

In this episode, the boys break down Lando Norris' commanding win in Singapore, raising the question—can he claim victory without the advantage of a dominant car? We also dive into Daniel Ricciardo's retirement and final race, speculating the reasoning behind his fastest lap. And how can we not talk about Max’s press conference? Listen to all this …

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NFL Week 5 Preview 59:51

3d ago59:51

59:51

The sports staff breaks down what happened in week 4 as well as whats to come in week 5.By U92 the Moose

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Pit 2 Podium: Street King Perez, McLaren’s Surge, and Baku's Late-Stage Drama 35:22

11d ago35:22

35:22

In this episode of Pit 2 Podium, we break down all the action from the Baku race weekend! Did Perez live up to his Street King alias? McLaren leads the constructors championship; does Lando have what it takes to win the drivers? Did McLaren have an unfair advantage? Tune in as we dive into all these questions and unveil who’s really to blame for th…

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Are the Vikings and Steelers contenders??/ Week 4 Preview 58:57

11d ago58:57

58:57

The U92 sports staff discuss some of the headlines of week 3 and previews some of the key matchups of week 4.By U92 the Moose

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Injuries are already the story of the season??/ Week 3 Preview. 59:01

17d ago59:01

59:01

The U92 Sports staff recaps week 2 and talks about the injuries that are happening as well as preview the week 3 games.By U92 the Moose

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NFL Week 2 Preview 58:52

17d ago58:52

58:52

The U92 sports staff previews week 2 of the 2024 NFL Season as well as talk about what happened in week 1By U92 the Moose

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Ravens and Chiefs recap and Week 1 Preview 59:41

20d ago59:41

59:41

It's Week 1 of the NFL season, and the U92 sports staff have all the previews and reports for this week.By U92 the Moose

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Singapore Grand Prix Preview – McLaren Takes Constructor's Lead, Driver's Title Up for Grabs? 35:30

19d ago35:30

35:30

In this episode of Pit 2 Podium, we dive into the Singapore Grand Prix! With McLaren taking the lead in the Constructors Championship, the fight for the Driver's Title is heating up. Can Red Bull strike back to reclaim their dominance, or will McLaren solidify their hold? We’ll break down the unique challenges of the Singapore circuit, take a look …

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Behind the Grid: Teams, Rosters, and Their Road to Success 1:45:18

21d ago1:45:18

1:45:18

The boys take a deep dive into the world of Formula 1, exploring the history and evolution of the sport while breaking down the current grid. They analyze every team, highlighting their drivers, key personnel, and past achievements. Along the way, we’ll take a look at the stories of each team's journey to success, offering insights into their victo…

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Leclerc Triumphs in Monza & Is Red Bull Slipping Further? Baku Preview 1:07:21

26d ago1:07:21

1:07:21

In this episode of the Pit 2 Podium Podcast, we break down Leclerc's thrilling victory in Monza and what it means for Ferrari's momentum. We also ask the question - Is Red Bull falling behind? Can Red Bull keep the lead as we dive further into the second half of the season? We wrap it up with a preview of Baku and what to expect from this high spee…

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Pit 2 Podium: Debut Episode – Monza FP1 and Season Breakdown 1:10:11

1M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

Welcome to Pit 2 Podium, your go-to podcast for all things Formula 1! In this episode, we dive into the action at Monza with an in-depth breakdown of FP1. From standout performances to key takeaways, we cover it all. Plus, we discuss the latest news, updates, and hot topics from around the F1 world. Whether you're a seasoned fan or just getting int…

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Preview Episode for Pit 2 Podium 0:30

1M ago0:30

0:30

Check out our preview of Pit 2 Podium, a casual and newcomer-friendly introduction to Formula One. Join us weekly for updates during the season and the various ongoings in the F1 world!By U92 the Moose

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Half-Year Recap: What We've Seen and What's Up Next 58:44

3M ago58:44

58:44

Around the midpoint of 2024, as Tristen and Max reform the podcast you know and love, they take a look back at the first half of the year for some of the big swings and occasional misses of their cinema experience. Then, they turn towards the future and what they're most excited for in the latter half of 2024. Maybe this serves as recommendations, …

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Opening Night: Mania and Melodrama Improvised for our True Selves 55:37

4M ago55:37

55:37

On the sixtieth episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max dive into John Cassavetes's experimental indie film Opening Night. Through discussion of Cassavetes's unconventional storytelling, massive narrative undertaking, and relationship with the film's star, the guys try to decide whether the film is a masterpiece or lacking in some areas. …

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Asteroid City: Wes Anderson's Hypothetical Metaphor on Stage on Film 57:13

5M ago57:13

57:13

On the fifty-ninth episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max return from an extended alien abduction to discuss Wes Anderson's latest feature, Asteroid City. One of Max's favorites, he delves into why the content and substance of the film works so well, and Tristen uncovers why it might not be one of his better pieces. The ensemble cast rec…

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Bonus Episode: Oscars 2024 Edition 2:00:41

7M ago2:00:41

2:00:41

On this bonus episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max walk you through their picks, predictions, and thoughts on every award category. For insight on major awards like screenplay, acting, directing, and Best Picture, skip to the one hour mark of the episode. Max monologues about the shorts and documentary nominees while Tristen stews with…

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The Zone of Interest: Glazer's Depiction of Atrocity Through the Mundane 1:02:33

7M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

On the fifty-eighth episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max take a look at Jonathan Glazer's Oscar-nominated film The Zone of Interest. Tristens walks you through why he believes this is the best film of the decade so far and Max provides insight on the acting value that the film has to offer. Both are chilled and in awe over the haunting…

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Past Lives: The Philosophical Romance Debut from Celine Song 1:01:19

7M ago1:01:19

1:01:19

On the fifty-seventh episode of The Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max dive into 2024 Best Picture nominee Past Lives, the feature directorial and screenwriting debut of Celine Song. Hear why they loved the film, what great secrets are hidden in the camerawork, and Max's next musical theatre history rant that actually has some merit. This is a film…

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Love Actually: Connecting Stories Bring Holiday Love 1:21:22

8M ago1:21:22

1:21:22

On the fifty-sixth episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, and special Valentine's edition, Tristen and Max uncover the beautiful mystery of Richard Curtis's Love Actually. One of Max's favorite rewatches come holiday season, Tristen enters with no expectations and the result does not shock you at all. Discussing the writing, performances of the ensemble…

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Letter Never Sent: Kalatozov's Soviet Diamond Adventure 51:14

8M ago51:14

51:14

On the fifty-fifth episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max return from hiatus to their shortest episode ever! In it, both discuss thoughts and opinions on Soviet director Mikhail Kalatozov's 1960 adventure film Letter Never Sent, the same director that directed Tristen's top overall film of 2023. Tristen gushes on visual effects and techn…

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Harakiri: Kobayashi's Samurai Code of Respect in Feudal Japan 1:19:43

9M ago1:19:43

1:19:43

On the fifty-fourth episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max take their first look at the extensive filmography of Masaki Kobayashi and his samurai tale Harakiri. A masterful philosophical discussion applicable to this day, several interlacing stories are told in a disgraced samurai's path to commit ritualistic seppuku or harakiri. Tristen…

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Our Cinematic Odyssies: Our Highs and Lows from 2023 1:51:33

9M ago1:51:33

1:51:33

On the fifty-third episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max walk through both ends of the spectrum of their 2023 in film. A number of past episodes are referenced and some shock and awe is included while both lists are blind-revealed live on the podcast. Your hosts share their bottom 5 and top 15 films that they saw for the first time in t…

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It's A Wonderful Life: The Guide to New Perspective Whilst Avoiding Monopoly 1:25:05

10M ago1:25:05

1:25:05

On the fifty-second episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max venture into Frank Capra's holiday classic It's a Wonderful Life. While wandering through the early failings of this movie, both comment on the story quality and the moral philosophy behind the film. Tristen provides his commentary on the Monopoly Man, Max has another game show u…

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Eyes Wide Shut: The Terrifying Blues of Jealousy, Love, Desire, and Cults 1:38:24

10M ago1:38:24

1:38:24

On the 51st episode of The Cinematic Odyssey, Max and Tristen tackle the enigmatic, seductive, and oh so frightful final film from the cinematic legend Stanley Kubrick. As it was tradition with Kubrick and his work, Eyes Wide Shut was mired in controversy. Ranging from the taboo themes and scenes, the record-breaking filming period, Kubrick's untim…

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In the Mood for Love: Coincidence and Unrelatable Regret from Wong Kar-wai 1:13:18

10M ago1:13:18

1:13:18

On the fiftieth (!) official episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max revisit Wong Kar-wai for the second time on the podcast, for In the Mood for Love, what many consider to be his masterpiece. Tristen rationalizes his lack of understanding of the piece and Max gets real for a moment while referencing musicals and more. Tristen makes a br…

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The Wolf of Wall Street: Scorsese's Misinterpreted Indictment of Debauchery 1:28:47

11M ago1:28:47

1:28:47

On the forty-ninth episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max venture into their first Scorsese film, his oft debated 2013 effort The Wolf of Wall Street. Max compares the film's heightened emotions to musicals and Tristen delivers a long-awaited monologue on the misinterpretation of the film and how people can love it for the wrong reasons.…

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Autumn Sonata: Bergman and Bergman Collaboratively Searching for Sincerity 1:37:01

11M ago1:37:01

1:37:01

On the forty-eighth episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen, Max, and special guest Mackenzie venture into their first of Ingmar Bergman's efforts on the podcast, 1978's Autumn Sonata starring Ingrid Bergman (no relation). Max takes a trip down a musical rabbit hole, Tristen relives the tension building in the first half of the film, and Mackenzi…

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The Square: Artful Misbehaving and Consequences satirized by Ruben Östlund 1:12:45

11M ago1:12:45

1:12:45

On the forty-seventh episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max delve into their second of Ruben Östlund's social satires, The Square. This time, in the art world, Tristen discusses why he doesn't like the film as much and Max commends the physical behavior of each actor on screen while bestowing a title on Östlund with a Cinematic Odyssey f…

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There Will Be Blood: The Timeless Fight of Capitalism and Religion from Paul Thomas Anderson 1:22:32

11M ago1:22:32

1:22:32

On the forty-sixth episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max break into what Tristen has called the best film of the 21st century: There Will Be Blood, from Paul Thomas Anderson. Max launches into his reasoning on why it's believed that Daniel Day-Lewis presents one of the great acting performances ever in this film and Tristen navigates th…

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Eraserhead: A Surrealist Look at Horror, Humanity, and Fatherhood from David Lynch 1:13:35

11M ago1:13:35

1:13:35

On the forty-fifth episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max investigate David Lynch's cult classic first feature film, Eraserhead. They explore the lengthy process of the creation of this film and how it ever got to the big screen in the first place and then each provide their own interpretation on the film's meaning. Max revels in the sur…

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Bonus Halloween Episode: Hereditary 1:12:27

12M ago1:12:27

1:12:27

On this special bonus Halloween episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max delve into what some have called the best horror film of the past few years: Hereditary. They have no shortage of kind words for the performance of Toni Collette and truly dive into every scare and strategy that made Max petrified. Plus, Tristen has a hot take on the …

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Night of the Living Dead: Romero's Genre-Defining Improvisational Horror 1:12:19

12M ago1:12:19

1:12:19

On the forty-fourth episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen, Max, and special guest Judah delve into George Romero's pioneering horror cult classic Night of the Living Dead. Max brings up his feelings about gore and an unfinished script, Judah presents questions and about the nudity and gore present on screen, and Tristen contextualizes the film …

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Cure: Mesmerized by the Sounds of Horror 1:32:45

12M ago1:32:45

1:32:45

On the forty-third episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max venture into the world of horror film with Kiyoshi Kurosawa's Cure for the one-year anniversary episode of the podcast! They both explore the usage of sound in the film and how ordinary happenings are heightened to great effect. Max also divulges his disgust with many images in th…

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The Ascent: Soviet Patriotism or Christian Martyrdom at the Height of the Cold War 1:05:52

1y ago1:05:52

1:05:52

On the forty-second episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max dive into one of the great war films of the twentieth century, Soviet effort The Ascent from Larisa Shepitko. Tristen ventures into his breakdown of all the biblical references in the film during a period of state atheism in the USSR and Max provides insight as to the nationalist…

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Good Time: Mean Streets and Who's Truly At Fault from the Safdie Brothers 1:16:27

1y ago1:16:27

1:16:27

On the forty-first episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max venture into Long Island's rough part for the Safdie Brothers' fourth feature film, Good Time. Tristen discusses how the film sheds an excellent light on American poverty and the issues with support systems and Max compares the film with the Safdies' next effort, Uncut Gems, and r…

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Beat The Clock 10/2 1:58:22

1y ago1:58:22

1:58:22

Beat The Clock from 10/2By U92 the Moose

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City of God: The Origins of Brazilian Gang Violence Through a Child's Eyes 1:45:21

1y ago1:45:21

1:45:21

On the fortieth episode of The Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen, Max, and special guest Mackenzie venture into the gripping masterpiece City of God from Brazilian directors Fernando Meirelles and Katia Lund. Max and Mackenzie lather on the praise as one of the best films they have ever seen and Tristen discusses the role of the police in this film as wel…

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Swiss Army Man: Contemplating Relationships Through Experience with a Corpse 1:09:35

1y ago1:09:35

1:09:35

On the thirty-ninth episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max venture back to the world of the Daniels to discuss their feature film debut, Swiss Army Man. Tristen works to compare this film and style to their latest hit, Everything Everywhere All At Once, taking the pieces of philosophy present in both, and Max breaks down how this film wo…

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Beat The Clock 9-18 2:00:00

1y ago2:00:00

2:00:00

Beat the Clock from Sept. 18 - Ole Sean Tanski calls in.By U92 the Moose

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Beat The Clock 9/15 2:00:00

1y ago2:00:00

2:00:00

It's all love to Sean Tanski.By U92 the Moose

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Beat The Clock from Sept. 11 1:59:50

1y ago1:59:50

1:59:50

Beat the Clock from Monday, September 11.By U92 the Moose

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Beat The Clock 9-8 2:00:00

1y ago2:00:00

2:00:00

Beat the Clock from 9-8.By U92 the Moose

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Andrei Rublev: Tarkovsky's Dive into Christianity, Purpose, and the Everlasting Road to Self-Improvement 1:35:26

1y ago1:35:26

1:35:26

On the thirty-eighth episode of The Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max make their first voyage into the grand works of Andrei Tarkovsky and his historical epic sharing a first name. Tristen rationalizes the difficulty of understanding such a massive work and the immediate reactions to the piece while also understanding that Tarkovsky is one of the …

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Ikiru: A Soul Gripping Story of Humility and the Search for Living the Fulfilled Life 1:02:28

1y ago1:02:28

1:02:28

On the 37th episode of The Cinematic Odyssey, Max and Tristen discuss their opinions on one of cinema's towering achievements, from the late cinematic titan, pioneer, and master, Akira Kurosawa. Ikiru, translated to english as "To Live" follows an old man in the final days of his life where he attempts to right the wrongs of his past and salvage th…

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Beat The Clock 8-25 1:53:04

1y ago1:53:04

1:53:04

We're Back - It's Beat The Clock from 8/25By U92 the Moose

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A Man Escaped: Hope, Human Connection, and the Patience Required to Escape 50:11

1y ago50:11

50:11

On the thirty-sixth episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max unpack the documentarian effort of French director Robert Bresson in his acclaimed A Man Escaped. Packed with minute details and patient unease and suspense, both hosts respect the effort to make the film as realistic as possible to the memoir it was based on, as well as true hum…

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Princess Mononoke: Miyazaki's Stunning Portrait of Man's Destructive Behavior Towards Earth and Themselves 1:03:16

1y ago1:03:16

1:03:16

On the 35th episode of The Cinematic Odyssey, Max and Tristen discuss one of cinema's most respected, storied, and greatest filmmakers, Hayao Miyazaki. We talk in depth of his 1997 masterwork Princess Mononoke where we see Miyazaki unveil the futile violence of human conflict and the abusive relationship that man has with nature. Princess Mononoke …

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Children of Men: Displaying Hope in a World With No Children 1:32:08

1y ago1:32:08

1:32:08

On the thirty-fourth episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max venture into Alfonso Cuarón‘s alternate future in one of Tristen‘s top films of all time: Children of Men. They discuss the biblical and religious meanings of the images and themes used, how the cinematography of the film makes it special, and even the shades of morality and how…

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Taste of Cherry: Iranian Morality on Mortality 1:13:41

1y ago1:13:41

1:13:41

On the thirty-third episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max discuss where they’ve been the past month and where their travels have taken them. Neither, however, have been to Iran which is where Taste of Cherry is set. Max discusses what he missed from the film and Tristen attempts to instill meaning in the captivating philosophical drama.…

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The History of the Seattle Mariners: Celebrating Individuals in the Pacific Northwest 1:25:33

1+ y ago1:25:33

1:25:33

On the thirty-second episode of the Cinematic Odyssey, Tristen and Max dive into the six-part documentary series from Jon Bois and Alex Rubenstein on the history of baseball's Seattle Mariners. They both touch on their experience growing up with baseball and how the Seattle Mariners have never lived in the forefront of either of their pasts. Triste…

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