It’s episode 401 and we’ve reassembled, now with Kevin Avery at the helm. Back in the guest chair is the familiar voice of Jordan Morris, Maximum Fun superstar and writer of TV and comics. And the movie is Thunderbolts* , the MCU’s little gang of misfits film that just might have what it takes to make you feel again.** Then we’ll have a movie quiz to test our memories of MCU Phases past.

What’s Good
Alonso - “my first dump salad”
Drea - WhatsApp + voicenotes = “friendship podcast”
Jordan - The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar
Kevin -  Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel

ITIDIC

1. Spike Lee’s New Film, Which Reunites Him With Denzel, To Premiere at Cannes
2. Oscar Voters Have to Watch the Movies Now

Staff Picks
Drea - Sacramento
Alonso - Godard’s King Lear (Wiki)
Kevin - Magic Mike XXL
Jordan - Black Bag

*yes we’re still calling it that
**about Marvel movies specifically. General depression reduction not guaranteed. But hey, worth a shot!

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With
Kevin Avery
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher