Finding Nemo with Rebecca Alter

Finding Nemo with Rebecca Alter

Welcome to PODD-C, our series on the films of Pixar stalwart Andrew Stanton! This week, we're kicking off with 2003's Finding Nemo, a film that ushered in nearly two decades of Ellen DeGeneres supremacy and made millions of children remember the exact address of one "P. Sherman." Writer Rebecca Alter joins us to chat about Nemo's immaculate screenplay, the Finding Nemo attractions within Disney Parks, and the under-the-sea craze that had Nemo, Spongebob, and Shark Tale all hitting at the same time. Pixar obsessives - rejoice! Griffin really gets to nerd out here. Sign up for Check Book [https://blankcheckpod.substack.com/welcome], the Blank Check newsletter featuring even more “real nerdy shit” to feed your pop culture obsession. Dossier excerpts, film biz AND burger reports, and even more exclusive content you won’t want to miss out on. Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. [http://www.patreon.com/blankcheck] Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter [https://x.com/blankcheckpod?lang=en], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/blankcheckpod/?hl=en], Threads [https://www.threads.net/@blankcheckpod?xmt=AQGzctAh4mbWTwYzCV1pzNT6AMV9o99EOfymi8TLR5mTde0] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/blankcheckpodcast/]!  Buy some real nerdy merch [https://kinshipgoods.com/blankcheck] Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit [https://www.reddit.com/r/blankies/s/gpcOkQr8Sv] or Discord [https://discord.gg/Q6YGSR3JrA] For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com [https://www.blankcheckpod.com/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Disclosure Day

This is "Spielberg Face: The Movie." This is radical empathy. This is Emily Blunt Supremacy. This is DISCLOSURE DAY. Griffin, David, Ben, and Marie break down Steven Spielberg's latest offering, his first sci-fi film and his first contemporary-set film since War of the Worlds in 2005. It's bound to be divisive. We mostly love it. We've got trains, Fableman dynamics, car chases, Janusz Kaminski pools of light, expressions of awe and wonderment - all of Steve's greatest hits! Join us for a wide ranging discussion about aliens, cynicism, and Michael Caine riding a giant bee (completely unrelated to this film). Listen to Regina Hall on Good Hang with Amy Poehler. [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/regina-hall/id1795483480?i=1000728025659] Check out who is getting this year [https://press.oscars.org/news/academy-honor-glenn-close-floyd-norman-ridley-scott-and-christine-vachon-pamela-koffler-2026]’s Honorary Oscars.  [https://press.oscars.org/news/academy-honor-glenn-close-floyd-norman-ridley-scott-and-christine-vachon-pamela-koffler-2026] Watch the Close Encounters SNL Sketches. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfPdYYsEfAE] Listen to The Rewatchables in ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ With Bill Simmons, Steven Spielberg, and Sean Fennessey. [https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/the-rewatchables/2026/05/31/2001-a-space-odyssey-with-bill-simmons-steven-spielberg-and-sean-fennessey] Sign up for Check Book [https://blankcheckpod.substack.com/welcome], the Blank Check newsletter featuring even more “real nerdy shit” to feed your pop culture obsession. Dossier excerpts, film biz AND burger reports, and even more exclusive content you won’t want to miss out on. Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. [http://www.patreon.com/blankcheck] Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter [https://x.com/blankcheckpod?lang=en], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/blankcheckpod/?hl=en], Threads [https://www.threads.net/@blankcheckpod?xmt=AQGzctAh4mbWTwYzCV1pzNT6AMV9o99EOfymi8TLR5mTde0] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/blankcheckpodcast/]!  Buy some real nerdy merch [https://kinshipgoods.com/blankcheck] Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit [https://www.reddit.com/r/blankies/s/gpcOkQr8Sv] or Discord [https://discord.gg/Q6YGSR3JrA] For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com [https://www.blankcheckpod.com/] Limited Time Offer - Stop running on nothing but coffee. Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code CHECK at huel.com/check [http://huel.com/check]. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Way Back with Alex Ross Perry

We're talking about a very long walk this week as Alex Ross Perry joins us to discuss Peter Weir's final film, 2010's gulag escape drama The Way Back. Remember those couple of years when Jim Sturgess was everywhere? Remember when Peter Weir could barely get distribution for his follow-up to Master & Commander? Dire times. As is the case with most ARP episodes, expect some wild takes about everything from the Coen brothers to World War II movies, plus a very detailed rundown of the National Geographic Films slate. Check out Videoheaven on the Criterion Channel [https://www.criterionchannel.com/videoheaven] Buy some Pavements Merch / Blu-Ray [https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/pavements?variant=44405443756074] Listen to Critical Darlings discuss Train Dreams [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/train-dreams-and-netflixs-quest-for-best-picture/id1885681327?i=1000758499749] Sign up for Check Book [https://blankcheckpod.substack.com/welcome], the Blank Check newsletter featuring even more “real nerdy shit” to feed your pop culture obsession. Dossier excerpts, film biz AND burger reports, and even more exclusive content you won’t want to miss out on. Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. [http://www.patreon.com/blankcheck] Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter [https://x.com/blankcheckpod?lang=en], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/blankcheckpod/?hl=en], Threads [https://www.threads.net/@blankcheckpod?xmt=AQGzctAh4mbWTwYzCV1pzNT6AMV9o99EOfymi8TLR5mTde0] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/blankcheckpodcast/]!  Buy some real nerdy merch [https://kinshipgoods.com/blankcheck] Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit [https://www.reddit.com/r/blankies/s/gpcOkQr8Sv] or Discord [https://discord.gg/Q6YGSR3JrA] For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com [https://www.blankcheckpod.com/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World with John Hodgman

Beat to quarters, men..and nice Brazilian lady holding an umbrella! We're sailing the high seas with John Hodgman this week as we unpack one of David Sims' favorite films - 2003's Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. We're talking Crowe. We're talking Bettany. We're talking James Cameron's Mexican water tank. We're talking soused hog and we're talking Saluting Day. And yes, we are talking BOATS. Is Ben about to enter his Salty Dog Era? He should! If you wish to inquire about Ship Happens, shiphappensbrooklin@gmail.com. [shiphappensbrooklin@gmail.com] Check out the rest of Patrick O’Brian’s work. [https://wwnorton.com/author/OBRIANPATRICK/patrickobrian] Read New 'Master and Commander' Film In The Works, But Russell Crowe And Paul Bettany Probably Won't Be Back BY Ben Pearson.  [https://www.slashfilm.com/581490/new-master-and-commander-film/] Listen to The Lex G Podcast. [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lexg-movie-podcast/id1554679929] Pop over to the Sunken Harbour Club if you’re in NY.  [https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwriramOcRBq4UYAxtoPxQt.;_ylu=Y29sbwNiZjEEcG9zAzEEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3Ny/RV=2/RE=1780672143/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fwww.sunkenharbor.club%2f/RK=2/RS=KrLUiIoVL8Zzf4ignkJ1y5N05Rg-] Watch Medieval Barber Theodoric of York - SNL [http://youtube.com/watch?v=edIi6hYpUoQ] Read Grab your breeches, hoist the mainsail and prepare for an epic ride -- but is 'Master and Commander' seaworthy? By Mick Lesalle  [https://www.sfgate.com/movies/article/Grab-your-breeches-hoist-the-mainsail-and-2512121.php] Watch Dicktown on Hulu [https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrErZnzlxFqi2cERh8PxQt.;_ylu=Y29sbwNiZjEEcG9zAzEEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3Ny/RV=2/RE=1780747508/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fwww.hulu.com%2fseries%2fdicktown-845eca18-d4d6-46a3-a575-212f4b98fea3/RK=2/RS=zRRw6I0MJL56wUJOYD1aGwoNKgk-] Read Hodgman [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/163886/john-hodgman/]’s Books in any format [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/163886/john-hodgman/] Subscribe to Hodgman’s Substack [https://hodgman.substack.com/] Sign up for Check Book [https://blankcheckpod.substack.com/welcome], the Blank Check newsletter featuring even more “real nerdy shit” to feed your pop culture obsession. Dossier excerpts, film biz AND burger reports, and even more exclusive content you won’t want to miss out on. Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. [http://www.patreon.com/blankcheck] Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter [https://x.com/blankcheckpod?lang=en], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/blankcheckpod/?hl=en], Threads [https://www.threads.net/@blankcheckpod?xmt=AQGzctAh4mbWTwYzCV1pzNT6AMV9o99EOfymi8TLR5mTde0] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/blankcheckpodcast/]!  Buy some real nerdy merch [https://kinshipgoods.com/blankcheck] Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit [https://www.reddit.com/r/blankies/s/gpcOkQr8Sv] or Discord [https://discord.gg/Q6YGSR3JrA] For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com [https://www.blankcheckpod.com/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Mandalorian and Grogu with Chris Gethard

The Mandalorian and Grogu is the first new Star Wars movie in 7 years. It was also directed by Jon Favreau while he was making grilled cheese sandwiches. What the heck is going on with our favorite franchise? "Bad Boy of Blank Check" Chris Gethard returns to the pod to discuss The State of Star Wars: the deal with Dave Filoni, the Male Loneliness Epidemic, how watching Andor felt like texting your ex, and the complete and utter catastrophe of Rotta the Hutt. It's a cathartic three hours, so grab your Grogu Nilla Nummies and buckle up. Listen to Hits Different [https://open.spotify.com/show/1Kkwl4vYvHQk3oaY2pPaWC] Listen to Beautiful Anonymous [https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrFGXnBJRJqq_kA_qcPxQt.;_ylu=Y29sbwNiZjEEcG9zAzEEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3Ny/RV=2/RE=1780783809/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fpodcasts.apple.com%2fus%2fpodcast%2fbeautiful-stories-from-anonymous-people%2fid1090147504/RK=2/RS=Ra_dbrEtEkdB0G6NTqqpmabqUKM-] Watch TCGS #28 | Ruin This Show [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm8uOzWxaqI] Watch Chris Gethard: Career Suicide  [https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrErZlrWRJqfmYFdpQPxQt.;_ylu=Y29sbwNiZjEEcG9zAzEEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3Ny/RV=2/RE=1780797036/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fwww.hbomax.com%2fmovies%2fchris-gethard-career-suicide%2fe2e34137-663b-47fa-a7f8-a4241c6a6d40/RK=2/RS=r8M2BdXsROgGwcOLYBm92EZHABE-] Read The Bracing Authenticity of Chris Gethard's Career Suicide [https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2017/05/the-bracing-authenticity-of-chris-gethards-career-suicide/525768/] Check out Dave Filoni’s “Plan”  [https://gizmodo.com/dave-filoni-teases-his-plan-for-the-future-of-star-wars-2000759382] Read Star Wars: Thrawn Series by Timothy Zahn [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/D34/star-wars-thrawn/] Read the New Canon Novels [https://books.disney.com/series/star-wars-the-high-republic/] Read The Rise of the Fools by Allison P. Davis [https://www.vulture.com/article/clowning-hottest-new-comedy-los-angeles.html] Read the Kathleen Kennedy Exit Interview [https://deadline.com/2026/01/kathleen-kennedy-exit-interview-1236665253/] Watch The George Lucas Talk Show LIVE From Smodcastle with Kevin Smith and Chris Gethard (2024) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wrychhWVaQ] Check out Smodcastle Cinema  [https://www.smodcastlecinemas.com/] Watch the 2020 Disney Investor Day Presentation [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl8J9u5Aeu8] Sign up for Check Book [https://blankcheckpod.substack.com/welcome], the Blank Check newsletter featuring even more “real nerdy shit” to feed your pop culture obsession. Dossier excerpts, film biz AND burger reports, and even more exclusive content you won’t want to miss out on. Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. [http://www.patreon.com/blankcheck] Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter [https://x.com/blankcheckpod?lang=en], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/blankcheckpod/?hl=en], Threads [https://www.threads.net/@blankcheckpod?xmt=AQGzctAh4mbWTwYzCV1pzNT6AMV9o99EOfymi8TLR5mTde0] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/blankcheckpodcast/]!  Buy some real nerdy merch [https://kinshipgoods.com/blankcheck] Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit [https://www.reddit.com/r/blankies/s/gpcOkQr8Sv] or Discord [https://discord.gg/Q6YGSR3JrA] For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com [https://www.blankcheckpod.com/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]