In the premier of Season 3 of the Entertaining the Idea Podcast, Tony and Jmac discuss how they each cope when life gets crazy and wreaks havoc on project plans. Then we review the best of what we've watched over the break and introduce a Tiny Topic, giving insight into how they curate what to watch in the era of limitless content. Finally they have a little fun with the very first ETI Musical Challenge, where they create a story from a list of five songs chosen by the other host.

It's a great opener for Season 3, with a little something for everyone.

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ETI MUSICAL CHALLENGE SONGS

Adeline Robs the Church Mob Songs

Sonic Superhero Songs

In this episode Tony and Jmac discuss sources of inspiration, what they are currently watching, and for the Main Event, an in-depth discussion on Comedy vs Drama and how each lend themselves to conveying a message, intention, or commentary.

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In this episode Tony and John discuss the difficulty of being overwhelmed when working on multiple projects and how to find focus with limited time. Then the recall their thoughts of their recent watches of American Pickle and Cobra Kai. Look at the rollout strategies of Tenet vs Mulan. Then offer up the genres that they can't can't turn away from, regardless of quality, and what's so endearing about them.

Show Notes:

American Pickle

Brandon Torst

Kobra Kai

Tenet vs Mulan

Henry Cavell Builds a PC

Step Up

Hard Rain

Hurricane Heist

Oceans 11 

Now You See Me

Mission Impossible

Kingsmen

Tinker Taylor Solider Spy

Bourne Supremacy

Atomic Blonde

James Bond (Daniel Craig Series)

Spotlight:

John- Focused Work App

Tony- Lovecraft Country- HBO Series

In this episode Tony and John talk the importance of having these in-depth discussions about the shows and films we watch and how that effects the creator/audience relationship. 

Then followup on the news of Spotify's rocky relationship with its podcast hosts. After that we try to dissect the Batman Multi-verse revealed at DC Fandome (and John's excitement for the Justice League trailer). 

Finally, John takes a seat on the therapy couch as he discusses his character development issues on his latest story. Luckily he has Tony to talk him through with some sage advice. 

Show Notes: 

Top Podcast personality, Joe Budden, leaving exclusive Spotify deal 

Atomic Blonde 

Old Guard 

LALA Land 

DC Fandome 

Batman Trailer (Robert Pattinson) 

Spotlight Tony: Topo Chico  John: Fantasy Football Interrupted

In this episode Tony and John talk about how to expand you collective understanding of different topics, then follow up on studios owning movie theaters, and finally spend an extended segment talking about the interesting movies and shows they are watching right now.

Show Notes:

1948 Paramount Decree

The Downside of Studios Owning Movie Theaters Again - Filmschool Rejects

Search Party

Palm Springs

Greyhound

The Gentlemen

Charlie Hunnam - Sons of Anarchy, Lost City of Z

The Watchmen (TV Series)

The Last Dance

In this episode Tony and I discuss the meaning of the word 'Content' and 'Creator', what we are and who is watching the Watchmen, the inevitable and upcoming Corona virus/remote-working series, then get into the pros and cons of long season versus short season episode orders.

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In this episode we discuss what we've watched recently, with Tony pushing the powers of positivity after watching Kipo, while John questions what world Westworld wants to be and who wants to live there after watching season three. Then we discuss the possible realties and consequences if the major theater chains went went bankrupt and had to close. What could happen if the studios tried to own the major theater chains? Finally we discuss the implications of all the recent social upheaval from racial justice to the pandemic, two once in a generation events that have overlapped at the same time. How will this affect the creative process and output from film and television studios and networks, both in the short and long term? 

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In this episode we discuss the reactions to protests for racial equality movement in response to the George Floyd murder. We then get into what we've been watching this week. And finally we look at the incessant need for every shred and piece of info- be it leaks of pictures, clips, or dissecting of trailers. Is this good or bad for the industry and the films themselves? Tune in to find out.

Show Notes:

Overcast

Nickelodeon Kid's Bill of Rights

Black Lives Matter

Police Brutality Thread

National Bail Fund Donations

How to be a Good White Ally

How to Reform Police

Violent Protest aren’t the Story, Police Violence Is

11 movies that confront American racism

Unsolved Mysteries

Get Shorty

Space Force

Just Go With It

Uncut Gems

Parting Wise Words: Herman Munster circa 1965

In this episode we catch up on what Tony and John are currently working on. Tony is still enamored with The Magicians but sad that it might be ending, while John is being driven to embrace F1 racing by watching the amazing docu series F1 Drive to Survive. Then we discuss the passing of Lynn Shelton, the huge move of Joe Rogan to Spotify, and the great correcting of the DCU, with the announced release of the Justice League: Zac Snyder Cut. Finally, we have a discussion about living the Muti-hyphen lifestyle, from the positive and negative aspects, and John gets vulnerable discussing to our feelings on being Muti-hypenates.

Show Notes:

The Magicians

Four Brothers

F1: Drive to Survive

Senna

Lynn Shelton

Overcast

Joe Rogan to Spotify

Justice League on HBOMax

Lore Podcast

Spotlight:

Loveless

Exponent

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