Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod)

By Haitch IndustriesTV & Film Film Reviews

Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod) episodes

October 13, 2020Zardoz (1974)
In our latest episode, we discuss the 1974 science fiction mind-bomb: Zardoz. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason New York Times reporter and bestselling author, Mike Isaac. We cover the implications of counter-counterculture in the mid-1970s, the unintended consequences of immortality, and the dangers of wearing a mankini.
Chapters
Introduction (00:00:00)

Dune News (00:15:32)

Roundtable Discussion (00:09:51)

Your Letters (01:27:38)
Notes and Links
Mike Isaac’s excellent book Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber

Dune delayed to October 2021

Rebecca Ferguson compares reading Dune to doing a crossword puzzle

Josh Brolin was on the Team Deakins Podcast

Tim O’Reilly’s 1977 biography Frank Herbert

Dune Pod’s Breaking Dune News Twitter list

Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it, and let us know what you think of the show at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211.
Dune Pod: your one stop shop to get fully prepared for the new Dune movie by delving into the books, as well as the films directed by Denis Villeneuve and featuring the cast and crew of the new film. Dune neophytes and historians alike are welcome to join our tribe.
Follow @dunepod on Twitter and Instagram
Music by Tobey Forsman of Whipsong Music
Cover art by @ctcher
1 hr 40 min
October 06, 2020Children of Dune (1976) Part Two
In our latest episode, we complete our discussion of the 3rd book in Herbert’s hexology, Children of Dune. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by noted poet and spiritual advisor, Protolexus. We cover describing strange drug trips, the orderly transference of power, and which movie from Ridley Scott’s Alien hexology is truly the best.
Chapters
Introduction (00:00:00)

Dune News (00:05:21)

Roundtable Discussion (00:09:51)

Your Letters (01:01:00)
Notes and Links
New Children of Dune SyFy Miniseries Blu Ray and DVD re-release in the UK
New Folio Society
Limited Edition Dune Hardcover. Limited to 500 signed copies, illustrated by Sam Weber, clamshell box, blood binding, new map, commentary book, and new print
Tim O’Reilly’s 1977 biography of Frank Herbert: Herbert
Dune Pod’s Breaking Dune News Twitter list
Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it, and let us know what you think of the show at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211.
Dune Pod: your one stop shop to get fully prepared for the new Dune movie by delving into the books, as well as the films directed by Denis Villeneuve and featuring the cast and crew of the new film. Dune neophytes and historians alike are welcome to join our tribe.
Follow @dunepod on Twitter and Instagram
Music by Tobey Forsman of Whipsong Music
Cover art by @ctcher
1 hr 13 min
September 29, 2020Children of Dune (1976) Part One
In our latest episode, we discuss the 3rd book in Herbert’s hexology, Children of Dune. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by noted poet and spiritual advisor, Protolexus. We cover the dangers of living inside our own information bubbles, challenging family reunion dynamics, and LASER TIGERS.
Chapters
Introduction (00:00:00)

Dune News (00:04:59)

Roundtable Discussion (00:11:25)

Your Letters (01:03:11)
Notes and Links
Dune Toys: McFarlane action figures and Funko Pop dolls.

The new boardgame: Dune: Imperium

Tim O’Reilly’s 1977 biography of Frank Herbert: Herbert

I used the incredible Oneohtrix Point Never's track Good Time for the Children of Dune synopsis. His whole soundtrack to the Robert Pattinson 2017 film Good Time is incredible. Watch the movie and listen to the soundtrack!

Dune Pod’s Breaking Dune News Twitter list
Dune Pod: your one stop shop to get fully prepared for the new Dune movie by delving into the books, as well as the films directed by Denis Villeneuve and featuring the cast and crew of the new film. Dune neophytes and historians alike are welcome to join our tribe. Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it, and let us know what you think of the show at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211.
Follow @dunepod on Twitter and Instagram
Music by Tobey Forsman of Whipsong Music
Cover art by @ctcher
1 hr 11 min
September 22, 2020Rogue One (2016)
In our latest episode, we discuss Dune (2020) Cinematographer Greig Fraser’s previous sci-fi visual masterpiece, Rogue One. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by co-host of the 70mm podcast and famous Star Wars artist, Danny Haas. We consider the meaning of sacrifice, how reshoots can sometimes change a movie for the better, and why the Empire has so damn many OSHA compliance issues.
Chapters
Introduction (00:00:00)

Dune News (00:05:12)

Roundtable Discussion (00:13:11)

Your Letters (01:16:57)
Notes and Links
Hans Zimmer recorded a cover of Pink Floyd Eclipse

All the shots of the Ghost from Rebels in Rogue One explainer video

Tony Gilroy on Koppelman’s The Moment podcast

Jason Concepcion’s influential Saw Gerrera impression can be heard on Binge Mode Podcast’s Rogue One episode

Dune Pod’s Breaking Dune News Twitter list
Dune Pod: your one stop shop to get fully prepared for the new Dune movie by delving into the books, as well as the films directed by Denis Villeneuve and featuring the cast and crew of the new film. Dune neophytes and historians alike are welcome to join our tribe. Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it, and let us know what you think of the show at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211.
Follow @dunepod on Twitter and Instagram
Music by Tobey Forsman of Whipsong Music
Cover art by @ctcher
1 hr 24 min
September 15, 2020Enemy (2013)
In our latest episode, we discuss Denis Villeneuve’s 2013 surreal Jake Gyllenhaal thriller, Enemy. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by co-host of the 70mm podcast, Slim. We discuss ambiguity in film storytelling, the deeper meaning of the Jungian model of the psyche, and declare that we are not here to f#@k spiders.
Chapters
Introduction (00:00:00)

(REALLY BIG) Dune News (00:06:15)

Roundtable Discussion (00:14:15)

Your Letters (00:58:05)
Notes and Links
The inspiration of the skyline spider in the film was the spider sculpture by Louise Bourgeois, Maman
To try and wrap your head around what happened in Enemy, check out Chris Stuckmann’s Enemy Explainer Video
The excellent weekly movie podcast featured on Dune Pod this month70mm Pod
The hugely entertaining low budget horror movie podcastBat & Spider
The amazing movie retrospective covering every single Tom Cruise movie in order,https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interview-with-the-podcast-vampire/id926023977Interview with a Podcast Vampire
Dune Pod’s Breaking Dune News Twitter list
Amazing artwork mailed to us by Corey Corcoran
Dune Pod: your one stop shop to get fully prepared for the new Dune movie by delving into the books, as well as the films directed by Denis Villeneuve and featuring the cast and crew of the new film. Dune neophytes and historians alike are welcome to join our tribe. Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it, and let us know what you think of the show at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211.
Follow @dunepod on Twitter and Instagram
Music by Tobey Forsman of Whipsong Music
Cover art by @ctcher
1 hr 10 min
September 09, 2020 Dune Official Trailer Reaction Episode (2020)
In this special breaking episode, we react to the first official Dune Trailer! Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are on their own. We break down all the details of the trailer and discuss whether Stephen Colbert is the best of us, how amazing the cast looks, and the perils of using popular music in trailers.
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Dune Pod: your one stop shop to get fully prepared for the new Dune movie by delving into the books, as well as the films directed by Denis Villeneuve and featuring the cast and crew of the new film. Dune neophytes and historians alike are welcome to join our tribe. Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it, and let us know what you think of the show at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211.
Follow @dunepod on Twitter and Instagram
Music by Tobey Forsman of Whipsong Music
Cover art by @ctcher
22 min
September 08, 2020Euphoria (2019)
In our latest episode, we study the breakout performance by Chani herself, Zendaya in her Emmy nominated role on HBO’s brilliant but heart wrenching series: Euphoria. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by engineer and podcast host Sara Ownbey Chipps. We discuss how much high school has changed (spoilers: A LOT), just what drugs the kids are taking these days, and try to figure out who we’re supposed to be relating to anyway.
Chapters
Introduction (00:00:00)

Dune News (00:06:28)

Roundtable Discussion (00:15:28)

Your Letters and Voicemails (01:28:08)
Dune Pod: your one stop shop to get fully prepared for the new Dune movie by delving into the books, as well as the films directed by Denis Villeneuve and featuring the cast and crew of the new film. Dune neophytes and historians alike are welcome to join our tribe. Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it, and let us know what you think of the show at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211.
Follow @dunepod on Twitter and Instagram
Music by Tobey Forsman of Whipsong Music
Cover art by @ctcher
1 hr 38 min
September 01, 2020Little Women (2019)
In our latest episode, we discuss Timothee Chalamet’s performance in Greta Gerwig’s definitive period film, Little Women. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by film critic extraordinaire Ctcher. We explore artistic ambition vs. responsibility, what exactly constitutes genteel poverty, and whether Beth had it coming all along.
Chapters
Introduction (00:00:00)

Dune News (00:03:52)

Roundtable Discussion (00:12:57)

Your Letters and Voicemails (01:14:42)
Notes and Links
Dune Pod’s Breaking Dune News Twitter list
Amazing artwork mailed to us by Corey Corcoran
Dune Pod: your one stop shop to get fully prepared for the new Dune movie by delving into the books, as well as the films directed by Denis Villeneuve and featuring the cast and crew of the new film. Dune neophytes and historians alike are welcome to join our tribe. Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it, and let us know what you think of the show at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211.
Follow @dunepod on Twitter and Instagram
Music by Tobey Forsman of Whipsong Music
Cover art by @ctcher
1 hr 22 min
August 25, 2020Dune (1984)
In our Season 2 premiere, we discuss the current definitive film version (for a few more months?), David Lynch’s Dune. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by the Managing Editor of legendary horror magazine Fangoria Meredith Borders. We explore the risks of tackling impossible projects, how much exposition is too much exposition, and the strategic value of war pugs.
Chapters
Introduction (00:00:00)

Dune News (00:05:15)

Roundtable Discussion (00:09:34)

Your Letters and Voicemails (01:38:57)
Notes and Links
Coming soon: Dune Imperium is the first original Dune boardgame in 40 years, made by: Dire Wolf

First ever Dune Pod voicemail sent to us by Corey Corcoran!
Dune Pod: your one stop shop to get fully prepared for the new Dune movie by delving into the books, as well as the films directed by Denis Villeneuve and featuring the cast and crew of the new film. Dune neophytes and historians alike are welcome to join our tribe. Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it, and let us know what you think of the show at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211.
Follow @dunepod on Twitter and Instagram
Music by Tobey Forsman of Whipsong Music
Cover art by @ctcher
1 hr 44 min
August 11, 2020Jodorowsky's Dune (2013)
In our Season 1 Finale(!) we discuss 2013’s inspirational and magical documentary, Jodorowsky’s Dune. Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by the creator and producer of this masterpiece: Stephen Scarlata. We explore how much madness is too much madness, the path of the spiritual warrior, and why it’s important to say YES in life.
Chapters
Introduction (00:00:00)

Dune News (00:04:30)

Roundtable Discussion (00:10:09)

Your Letters (01:04:31)
Notes and Links
Denis Villeneuve's interview for the Shanghai International Film Festival
Dune Pod: your one stop shop to get fully prepared for the new Dune movie by delving into the books, as well as the films directed by Denis Villeneuve and featuring the cast and crew of the new film. Dune neophytes and historians alike are welcome to join our tribe. Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it, and let us know what you think of the show at [email protected].
Follow @dunepod on Twitter and Instagram
Music by Tobey Forsman of Whipsong Music
Cover art by @ctcher
1 hr 11 min

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Your portal into cinematic pocket universes, fostering community far from the digital chaos. Join co-hosts Haitch and Jason as we welcome special guests and talk about their favorite movies. We love…