Over the last few weeks, you've probably noticed the sudden silence in your feed. In this video, we share why the podcast has been on pause and what's been happening behind the scenes.

Jesse is currently on personal leave. Out of respect for his privacy and to give everyone space, we stepped back from recording and releasing new episodes for a brief time.

This isn't a "content" moment for us, it's a human one. We wanted to walk to you directly, explain what's been going on, and let you know what to expect moving forward. We'll be easing back into episodes as it feels right, and we're giving ourselves permission to go at a sustainable pace while we navigate this season.

If you've stuck around, checked in, or just quietly waited for us to pop back up in your subscriptions, please know we see you and we're incredibly grateful.

Thank you for your understanding, your kindness, and being part of this community.

- Nightfall Media

The most anticipated film of the year is here. In this week's episode, the Nobodies of Hollywood sit down and explore Christopher Nolan's interpretation of Homer's The Odyssey. They discuss the visual world building, cinematography, characters, performances, and the sheer ambitious nature of the production to create a modern day epic worthy of being shot entirely on IMAX cameras. Then, Jesse explains why this movie is one of the great films we've seen in modern cinema, and how The Odyssey is destined to be remembered decades from now. Additionally, the boys address some of the controversies that plagued the film ahead of its release, while also hinting at peeling back the deeper layers in a second episode that is yet to come. The first half of our two part Odyssey conversation ends with an impassioned monologue from Dylan about why it is pivotal to adapt the great stories of the Western canon. We hope you find this conversation entertaining and meaningful.

Peace + Plants

Produced by Maya.

Mixed & mastered by Levi.

Co-hosted by Dylan & Jesse.

https://www.youtube.com/@NightfallFilms

https://www.patreon.com/nightfallmedia

https://www.substack.com/@NightfallMedia

Bluesky:

Jesse - @ryuuji.cc

Dylan - @namebranddylan.bsky.social

A city drenched in rain, a hero obscured by shadows, and a truth that's better left buried. In this episode, the Nobodies of Hollywood step into the monochrome world of Spider-Noir to see if the gritty aesthetic masks a deeper story, or if it's all just smoke and mirrors. We're shaking down the tropes, tracing the webs of a hard boiled New York, and figuring out if this version of the wall crawler actually has the teeth to survive the gutter. Pull up a chair and pour a drink, it's time to find out who's really pulling the strings in the city of shadows. We hope you find this conversation entertaining and meaningful.

Peace + Plants

Produced by Maya.

Mixed & mastered by Levi.

Co-hosted by Dylan & Jesse.

https://www.youtube.com/@NightfallFilms

https://patreon.com/nightfallmedia

https://substack.com/@NightfallMedia

Bluesky:

Jesse - @ryuuji.cc

Dylan - @namebranddylan.bsky.social

This week's conversation returns to everyone's favorite topic: comic book movies. Join the Nobodies of Hollywood as they discuss the questionable start to the DCU and James Gunn's vision. Supergirl arrives with a lot of expectations, but the result is a film that feels more like a corporate checklist than a coherent story. From a third act buried in muddy visuals to a baffling needle drop that misses the mark, we break down where the movie falters and why it feels so hollow. Plus, we dive into whether this film is a symptom of a larger identity crisis within the new DCU and if James Gunn's focus on the fringes is leaving the heavy hitters in the dust. We even tackle the unthinkable: is a polarizing vision actually better than no vision at all? We hope you find this conversation entertaining and meaningful.

Peace + Plants

Produced by Maya.

Mixed & mastered by Levi.

Co-hosted by Dylan & Jesse.

https://youtube.com/@NightfallFilms

https://patreon.com/nightfallmedia

https://www.substack.com/@NightfallMedia

Bluesky:

Jesse - @ryuuji.cc

Dylan - @namebranddylan.bsky.social

This week's conversation is true a celebration of cinema. The episode begins with a brief tangent about the Knicks recent NBA Championship and Dylan once again defending Timothée Chalamet before transitioning into the main topic of discussion. Disclosure Day isn't just a return to the science fiction blockbuster for Steven Spielberg; it's a culmination of his work as a filmmaker. The Nobodies of Hollywood dive into why this feels like Spielberg's most personal reckoning with the extraterrestrial and the lifelong obsessions that have defined his career. Beyond the legacy, we're cutting through the generational noise and the lazy "boomer" critiques to ask a bigger question: why is intellectual curiosity becoming a casualty of modern film criticism? We hope you find this conversation entertaining and meaningful.

Peace + Plants

Produced by Maya.

Mixed & mastered by Levi.

Co-hosted by Dylan & Jesse.

https://www.youtube.com/@NightfallFilms

https://www.patreon.com/nightfallmedia

https://www.substack.com/@NightfallMedia

Bluesky:

Jesse - @ryuuji.cc

Dylan - @namebranddylan.bsky.social

In this week's episode, the Nobodies of Hollywood sit down to discuss the latest entry in the vaunted Toy Story franchise. Over the course of 30 years, Toy Story has managed to maintain a prestigious reputation, setting the bar for mature and nuanced animated storytelling. This conversation sees the boys sit down to discuss everything from the legacy of Toy Story, a complicated critique of Toy Story 5, the future of the franchise, and the lingering ghosts left by the sins of Toy Story 4. Plus, Dylan rediscovers his love of Taylor Swift thanks to "I Knew It, I Knew You," as well as contemplating whether there are deeper systemic issues at Pixar other than the production of endless sequels. We hope you find this conversation entertaining and meaningful.

Peace + Plants

Produced by Maya.

Mixed & mastered by Levi.

Co-hosted by Dylan & Jesse.

https://youtube.com/@NightfallFilms

https://www.patreon.com/nightfallmedia

https://www.substack.com/@NightfallMedia

Bluesky:

Jesse - @ryuuji.cc

Dylan - @namebranddylan.bsky.social

This week's conversation is going to look a little bit different. The Nobodies planned to talk about streaming vs. theatrical releases, but the conversation had other ideas. What started as a discussion about AI and the limitations of modern therapy spiraled into a sprawling exploration of faith, meaning, and the absurd. From the theology of Midnight Mass and The Exorcist to the relentless cycle of Sisyphus, we dive into the friction between manufactured validation and genuine growth. Plus, we finally settle the debate on the greatest episode of television ever made (spoiler: it's International Assassin). We hope you find this conversation entertaining and meaningful.

Peace + Plants

Produced by Maya.

Mixed & mastered by Levi.

Co-hosted by Dylan & Jesse.

https://www.youtube.com/@NightfallFilms

https://www.patreon.com/nightfallmedia

https://substack.com/@NightfallMedia

Bluesky:

Jesse - @ryuuji.cc

Dylan - @namebranddylan.bsky.social

In honor of Father's Day, the Nobodies of Hollywood are taking a walk through the many faces of fatherhood in media. From the fierce protectiveness in The Last of Us, to the quieter heartfelt bonds in cinema. This conversation involves a walk through the examples that stick with us and what they say about the paternal spirit. We hope you find this conversation entertaining and meaningful.

Peace + Plants

Produced by Maya.

Mixed & mastered by Levi.

Co-hosted by Dylan & Jesse.

https://youtube.com/@NightfallFilms

https://www.patreon.com/nightfallmedia

https://substack.com/@NightfallMedia

Bluesky:

Jesse - @ryuuji.cc

Dylan - @namebranddylan

The Boys promised a scorched earth finale, but instead, we got a scorched carpet. This week's conversation takes a heated turn as the boys direct their attention to the popular Amazon series, The Boys. In this episode, Jesse breaks down the absolute collapse of character arcs, and how the show's attempt at subversion devolved into nothing but cheap toilet humor. Then the Nobodies of Hollywood dive into why the series failed to deliver on its own premise, and why the show's final season was a disaster class in storytelling.

Peace + Plants

Produced by Maya.

Mixed & mastered by Levi.

Co-hosted by Dylan & Jesse.

https://youtube.com/@NightfalFilms

https://www.patreon.com/nightfallmedia

https://www.substack.com/@NightfallMedia

Bluesky:

Jesse - @ryuuji.cc

Dylan - @namebranddylan

We survived. Barely. Season 3 of Below the Line Podcast kicks off with our first attempt at video, and while the technicals were a bit of a train wreck, the conversation was a win. Today, the Nobodies of Hollywood dive into Project Hail Mary, where Jesse is all in on the humanity and friendship, while Dylan questions if Ryan Gosling's sheer charisma is doing the heavy lifting for a screenplay that leans a bit too hard on the science. It's a debate on heart vs. technicals wrapped in a low res premiere. We hope you find this conversation entertaining and meaningful.

Peace + Plants

Produced by Maya.

Co-hosted by Dylan & Jesse.

http://www.youtube.com/@NightfallFilms

http://www.patreon.com/nightfallmedia

https://substack.com/@NightfallMedia

Bluesky:

Jesse - @ryuuji.cc

Dylan - @namebranddylan