Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast

Miniseries MAYhem 2026

The month of May is here! You know what that means… it’s time for some MAYhem, baby! We’re asking YOU to decide what our fall miniseries should be. The theme this year? MOVIE MONSTERS! Want to know your three choices? Listen in to find out, and head over to our Discord to cast your vote! Next week, we’re closing out our Oceans series in style AND announcing our summer miniseries! Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx [https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx] and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod [https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod] Credits:  Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero [https://twitter.com/dominicknero] and Adam Volerich [https://twitter.com/AdamVole]. This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari [https://www.michaelgasparimusic.com/]. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe [https://www.parthmarathe.com/]. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich [https://www.francescavolerich.com/]. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter [https://twitter.com/eyeoftheduckpod], Instagram [https://instagram.com/eyeoftheduckpod], and Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/eyeoftheduckpod/] or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. [https://discord.gg/RssDc3brsx] Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com [http://eyeoftheduckpod.com/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Logan Lucky (2017)

We're pulling one last heist for you! And, holy shit, is that Seth MacFarlane as an annoying British energy drink salesman? Channing Tatum is the George Clooney of our BONUS this week, and he may not be as rich or suave as Danny Ocean, but he sure knows how to rob a racetrack. We couldn't resist hanging out in West Virginia with the Logan crew (and the Bang Bros), and man, is Daniel Craig an absolute freak in this one? Next week, it's the epic finale of our Oceans series...and the announcement of our next BIG season! Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx [https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx] and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod [https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod] References: * Entertainment Weekly Steven Soderbergh Interview [https://ew.com/movies/2017/04/21/logan-lucky-first-look-steven-soderbergh/] * The Mystery of Rebecca Blunt [https://ew.com/movies/2017/07/27/logan-lucky-writer-steven-soderbergh/] * Little White Lies Steven Soderbergh Interview [https://lwlies.com/interviews/steven-soderbergh-logan-lucky] * Logan Lucky Production Notes [https://kfd.kinepolis.be/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/LOGAN-LUCKY-Production-Notes-Final.pdf] * Den of Geek Steven Soderbergh Interview [https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/steven-soderbergh-interview-logan-lucky-and-more/] * Clash David Holmes Interview [https://www.clashmusic.com/features/lets-get-killed-david-holmes-in-conversation/] * Michael Shannon Drops Out of Logan Lucky [https://deadline.com/2016/05/adam-driver-steven-soderbergh-heist-movie-logan-lucky-1201753532/] * Matt Damon or Michael Shannon? [https://deadline.com/2016/02/michael-shannon-channing-tatum-steven-soderbergh-logan-lucky-1201696312/] * Mary Ann Bernard Origin [https://www.insidehook.com/film/steven-soderberghs-many-many-pseudonyms-history-fake-names-hollywood] Credits:  Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero [https://twitter.com/dominicknero] and Adam Volerich [https://twitter.com/AdamVole]. This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari [https://www.michaelgasparimusic.com/]. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe [https://www.parthmarathe.com/]. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich [https://www.francescavolerich.com/]. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter [https://twitter.com/eyeoftheduckpod], Instagram [https://instagram.com/eyeoftheduckpod], and Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/eyeoftheduckpod/] or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. [https://discord.gg/RssDc3brsx] Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com [http://eyeoftheduckpod.com/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ocean's Thirteen (2007)

We’re back in Vegas, baby! It’s Donald Trump and AI vs The Danny Ocean gang… but this time, Casey Affleck has a GIGANTIC mustache. This week it's the finale (?) of the Soderbergh’s Oceans trilogy, and we simply have to get revenge for Elliot Gould. It’s not fair what Al Pacino did to him. I mean, they both shook Sinatra’s hand, for god’s sake. Next week, it’s the one and only BONUS of our Oceans miniseries… the Soderbergh heist film sometimes known as OCEAN’S 7/11 – aka, LOGAN LUCKY (2017). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx [https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx] and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod [https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod] References: * Special Features * Commentary * Third Time’s a Charm: The Making of Ocean’s Thirteen * Ahab with a Piggy Back: The Means & Machines of Ocean’s * When I Stop Talking, You’ll Know I’m Dead: Useful Stories From a Persuasive Man by Jerry Weintraub with Rich Cohen * DGA Steven Soderbergh Interview [https://web.archive.org/web/20250114104656/https://www.dga.org/Craft/DGAQ/All-Articles/1404-Fall-2014/DGA-Interview-Steven-Soderbergh] * Ocean’s Thirteen Production Notes [https://www.emol.org/film/archives/oceansthirteen/productionnotes.html] * Warner Records David Holmes Interview [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pejOtxuczJQ] * Script Apart Ted Griffin Interview [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/script-apart-with-al-horner/id1518622561?i=1000585568464] * The Hollywood Reporter Brian Koppelman & David Levien Interview [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/thirteen-should-be-lucky-number-137052/] * Huffington Post Steven Soderbergh Interview [https://www.huffpost.com/entry/steven-soderbergh-oceans-12_n_6289914] * BBC Steven Soderbergh Interview [https://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2005/01/12/steven_soderbergh_oceans_twelve_interview.shtml] * Times Cast Interview [https://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,1627003,00.html] * Ellen Barkin Lead in Ocean’s Thirteen [https://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/21/fashion/ellen-unloads.html] * Topher Grace Cut Cameo [https://thefilmstage.com/topher-grace-on-portraying-the-racism-of-today-in-blackkklansman-spike-lees-brilliance-and-the-oceans-thirteen-cameo-he-couldnt-shoot/] * Carey Nieuwhof Brian Koppelman Interview [https://careynieuwhof.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/CNLP_529-%E2%80%93With_Brian-Koppelman.pdf] * Entertainment Weekly George Clooney & Brad Pitt Interview [https://archive.org/details/entertainment-weekly-0939-2007-06-15-pitt-clooney-c/page/30/mode/1up] * The Moment with Brian Koppelman Chris McQuarrie Interview [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-mcquarrie-11-06-19/id814550071?i=1000647135703] * Al Pacino Wants to Be Close to His Kids [https://www.rawkblog.com/2007/06/interview-al-pacino/] * Bernie Mac Passed Away [https://people.com/bernie-mac-death-what-to-know-8655092] * The Ocean’s Ultimatum [https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-oceans-eleven-movies-123424/] Credits:  Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero [https://twitter.com/dominicknero] and Adam Volerich [https://twitter.com/AdamVole]. This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari [https://www.michaelgasparimusic.com/]. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe [https://www.parthmarathe.com/]. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich [https://www.francescavolerich.com/]. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter [https://twitter.com/eyeoftheduckpod], Instagram [https://instagram.com/eyeoftheduckpod], and Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/eyeoftheduckpod/] or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. [https://discord.gg/RssDc3brsx] Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com [http://eyeoftheduckpod.com/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ocean's Twelve (2004)

Finally, an excuse for Vincent Cassel to breakdance through lasers! Brad Pitt is eating his way through Europe this week in the weirdest heist movie imaginable. It’s the (unfairly maligned) sequel that probably should have been called Rusty’s Twelve, because it’s all about Danny Ocean’s weird, mysterious counterpart who may or may not have fallen in love with a Europol agent… Next week, we finish the trifecta with OCEAN’S THIRTEEN (2007)! Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx [https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx] and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod [https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod] References: * Special Features * Commentary with Steven Soderbergh & George Nolfi * Ready, Jet Set, Go: The Making of Ocean’s Twelve * HBO First Look: Twelve is the New Eleven * Bruce Willis Comes Back To Ocean [https://thescorecardreview.com/tsr/articles/interviews/2007/06/07/bruce-willis-from-live-free-or-die-hard/476] * Script Apart Ted Griffin Interview [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/script-apart-with-al-horner/id1518622561?i=1000585568464] * Ocean’s Twelve Production Notes [https://web.archive.org/web/20131203020130/http://www.cinemareview.com/production.asp?prodid=2805] * Ocean’s Twelve Production Notes 2 [https://web.archive.org/web/20250512214600/http://oceans12.stagekiss.net/info_production.php] * Warner Records David Holmes Interview [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pejOtxuczJQ] * The Clap Podcast Philip Messina Interview [https://youtu.be/gCqhcsKP3Ao?t=1881&si=7Lci87vtZOJ4uFyk] * Don Cheadle Avoids The Papparazzi [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWjo2wngoG0&t=73s] * LA Times Philip Messina Interview [https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2004-dec-12-ca-how12_-story.html] * George Clooney Pranks Fellow Cast Members [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYYb-zKaOco&t=725s] * IGN Steven Soderbergh Interview [https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/11/30/inspiration-for-oceans-12] * Daily Echo Cast Interview [https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/5554513.movie-was-oceans-of-fun/] * Charlie Rose Matt Damon & Jerry Weintraub Interview [https://charlierose.com/videos/7120] * Huffington Post Steven Soderbergh Interview [https://www.huffpost.com/entry/steven-soderbergh-oceans-12_n_6289914] * Vulture Steven Soderbergh Interview [https://www.vulture.com/2013/01/steven-soderbergh-in-conversation.html] * Ellen Barkin Cameo [https://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/21/fashion/ellen-unloads.html] * In 'Ocean’s Twelve' Tess Looks Like Julia Roberts, So Do They Know They All Look Like Famous People? [https://www.thehardpass.net/oceans-twelve-julia-roberts/] Credits:  Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero [https://twitter.com/dominicknero] and Adam Volerich [https://twitter.com/AdamVole]. This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari [https://www.michaelgasparimusic.com/]. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe [https://www.parthmarathe.com/]. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich [https://www.francescavolerich.com/]. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter [https://twitter.com/eyeoftheduckpod], Instagram [https://instagram.com/eyeoftheduckpod], and Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/eyeoftheduckpod/] or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. [https://discord.gg/RssDc3brsx] Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com [http://eyeoftheduckpod.com/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ocean's Eleven (2001)

It’s a miniseries premiere! All the coolest conmen in movie history are pulling a job on Andy Garcia and we’re just happy to be here. Welcome to the Ocean’s trilogy! This week it’s the flawless 2001 Vegas heist that cemented Clooney, Pitt, Damon, and their buddies as the modern day Rat Pack. Sorry, Sinatra! Discussed on this episode: Brad Pitt’s constant eating, the weird alternate cast that almost was, infamous Hollywood producer Jerry Weintraub, how gambling infiltrated 2000s suburban culture, Clooney being a silly prankster, and so much more! Next week, it’s double or nothing with OCEAN’S TWELVE (2004). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx [https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx] and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod [https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod] References: * Special Features * Are You In Or Out? The Making of Ocean’s Eleven * The Look of the Con * When I Stop Talking, You’ll Know I’m Dead: Useful Stories From a Persuasive Man by Jerry Weintraub with Rich Cohen * American Cinematographer Production History [https://theasc.com/articles/oceans-eleven-smooth-operators] * Ocean’s Eleven Production Notes [https://cinema.com/articles/697/oceans-11-production-notes.phtml] * Ocean’s Eleven Cast Announcements [https://variety.com/2000/voices/columns/eleven-a-fit-for-pitt-mark-on-honeymoon-1117775611/] * Industry Strikes Shake Up Cast [https://variety.com/2000/film/news/inside-move-strikes-cause-a-list-shuffles-1117786195/] * How Realistic is The Pinch? [https://www.aps.org/archives/publications/apsnews/200203/oceans-eleven.cfm] * Don Cheadle Uncredited [https://web.archive.org/web/20110515051544/http://www.kamwilliams.com/2009/01/don-cheadle-hotel-for-dogs-interview.html] * Don Cheadle’s Excellent Cockney Accent [https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/dec/02/don-cheadle-white-noise-you-are-going-to-die-be-terrified-or-live] * DGA Steven Soderbergh Interview [https://web.archive.org/web/20250114104656/https://www.dga.org/Craft/DGAQ/All-Articles/1404-Fall-2014/DGA-Interview-Steven-Soderbergh] * Julia Roberts Gets $20 A Picture [https://ew.com/movies/george-clooney-jokes-oceans-eleven-magic-mike-crossover/] * Indie Film Hustle Ted Griffin Interview [https://indiefilmhustle.com/ted-griffin/] * Why is Brad Pitt Always Eating? [https://www.joe.ie/movies-tv/brad-pitt-eating-677539] * Jerry Weintraub, Master of Self-Image [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jerry-weintraub-threatened-break-my-808559/] * Ocean’s Eleven’s Effect on the Heist Genre [https://www.vulture.com/2019/01/oceans-eleven-effect-heist-movies.html] * GQ Matt Damon Interview [https://youtu.be/otYXs5gRHqg?t=529] * A Ratner Fired, A Bullet Dodged [https://www.instagram.com/p/CrvZZhJLpcD/] * Warner Records David Holmes Interview [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pejOtxuczJQ] * Script Apart Ted Griffin Interview [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/script-apart-with-al-horner/id1518622561?i=1000585568464] * Women Swoon For Clooney in Front of Joshua Jackson [https://youtu.be/_UbZp-3DMSE?t=86] * Andy Garcia Should Be Taller [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSSR99hNhB4] * Introducing Julia Roberts as Tess [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb5kn623-7Q] Credits:  Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero [https://twitter.com/dominicknero] and Adam Volerich [https://twitter.com/AdamVole]. This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari [https://www.michaelgasparimusic.com/]. This episode was researched by Parth Marathe [https://www.parthmarathe.com/]. Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich [https://www.francescavolerich.com/]. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling. Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long. Follow us on Twitter [https://twitter.com/eyeoftheduckpod], Instagram [https://instagram.com/eyeoftheduckpod], and Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/eyeoftheduckpod/] or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord. [https://discord.gg/RssDc3brsx] Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com [http://eyeoftheduckpod.com/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.