ep. 17: Catch-22

ep. 17: Catch-22

We're back! Did you miss us? In this episode Devan and J.S discuss Joseph Heller's WWII satire Catch-22 and the new Hulu miniseries adaptation starring Christopher Abbott, Kyle Chandler and George Clooney. SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:46 Discussion of Catch-22 (1961 novel) 31:56 Discussion of Catch-22 (2019 miniseries) 48:39 Outro MUSIC Theme Song: “Blue Water” by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) "Straighten Up And Fly Right" by The King Cole Trio (1943)

ep. 16: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

In this episode Devan and J.S discuss the inspiring true story of William Kamkwamba as told in his memoir, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, and the new film adaptation directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor. SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:54 Discussion of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2009 memoir) 26:12 Discussion of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019 film) 46:55 Outro MUSIC Theme Song: “Blue Water” by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) "Colors of the Wind" (Cover by Pepita Salim)

ep. 15: Our Favorite Films and Pop Culture of 2018

In this episode Devan and J.S divulge their their favorite pop culture items and films of 2018!    SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:44 Our Favorite Pop Culture Items of 2018 41:35 Our Favorite Films of 2018 1:04:30 Outro   MUSIC Theme Song: “Blue Water” by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) "This is America" by Childish Gambino (2018) "Nice For What" by Drake - Scorpion (2018) APESHIT by The Carters - Everything is Love (2018) "The Landing" by Justin Hurwitz - First Man OST (20

ep. 14: If Beale Street Could Talk

In this episode Devan and J.S. kick it back to 1970s Harlem to discuss James Baldwin'sIf Beale Street Could Talkand Barry Jenkin's luscious film adaptation. SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:47 Discussion of If Beale Street Could Talk (1974 novel) 32:35 Discussion of If Beale Street Could Talk (2018 film) 1:01:31 Outro   MUSIC Theme Song: “Blue Water” by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) “PTSD" by Nicholas Britell - If Beale Street Could Talk OST (2018) “Eros" by Nicholas Britell - If Beale Street Could Talk OST (2018) "Eden" by Nicholas Britell - If Beale Street Could Talk OST (2018)

ep. 13: Boy Erased & The Hate U Give

In this episode Devan and J.S. explore the troubling world of conversion therapy as described in the memoirBoy Erasedand depicted in the film adaptation starring Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe and director Joel Edgerton. Plus, stick around for a bonus review ofThe Hate U Give!   SHOW NOTES 00:00 Intro 00:51 Discussion of Boy Erased (2016 memoir) 28:54 Discussion of Boy Erased (2018 film) 51:32 Bonus Review: The Hate U Give 58:46 Outro   MUSIC Theme Song: “Blue Water” by Tokyo Brass Style – Brass Style G – EP (2007) “Revelation" by Troye Sivan & Jónsi - Boy Erased OST (2018)