August 03, 2015

Episode 370: Mission Impossible: Trust but Verify

Pete Fenzel and Matt Wrather join another of their insta-classic two-handers to discuss Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, starring Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, and Alec Baldwin. We also touch on Billy Corgan, what we want from celebrities, philosophical ethics, the trolley problem, and the passing of “Rowdy” Roddy Piper.

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Further Reading

Billy Corgan at Disneyland

“Billy Corgan On Viral Disneyland Photo: ‘What The F— Do You Want From Me?’”

Trolley Problem on Wikipedia

Roddy Piper on Wikipedia

“WWE Hall of Famer broke down and cried in Mickey Rourke’s arms after watching The Wrestler”

“Tom Cruise Deserves a Win” on the Overthinking It Podcast

Tom Cruise Box Office from Box Office Mojo

“James Bond Fans Concerned After Learning New Film’s Shooting Locations All In New Hampshire”

Turandot on Wikipedia

The Male Gaze on Wikipedia

The Body Issue from ESPN Magazine

Episode 370: Mission Impossible: Trust but Verify originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]

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