Mandatory Media

John Carpenter's They Live

John Carpenter's They Live is a remarkable film from years gone by that remains eerily prescient to our modern society. Join us as we talk aliens, Reaganomics, Doctor Who, and the 15 minute fight scene in an alley way.

John Milton's Il Penseroso & L'Allegro

Bret takes the group through a deep dive on John Milton's Il Penseroso & L'Allegro, a pair of poems layered in mythic reference, Milton's iconic literary style, and wonderful storytelling. Main Texts referenced: * L'Allegro [https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44731/lallegro] * Il Penseroso [https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44732/il-penseroso] * ⁠Gordon Teskey⁠'s The Poetry of John Milton

Episodes from CBS' M*A*S*H (MASH)

In a break from usual format, David takes the crew through some some selected episodes from the hit TV show MASH. They discuss the changing landscape of TV, classic jokes, and the backdrop of the Korean War. Selected Episodes: * S1.12 - Dear Dad * S1.15 - Captain Tuttle * S4.25 - The Interview * S5.22 - Movie Tonight * S8.11 - Lifetime

Steven Spielberg's Jaws

Just in time for Jaws' 50th anniversary, Seth takes the pod through Spielberg's 1975 classic film. We discuss the unjustly persecuted shark that always broke down on set, incredible suits, and John Williams' iconic score.

John Keats' To Autumn

For our 40th episode, Bret takes us through Keats' wonderful ode, To Autumn. We talk native bees, reflections on the poem, and the beautiful nostalgia of fall.