Escapist Delights

Escapist Delights — Episode 36 w/ Will Fullwood

Ben Ulansey and Walter Rhein welcome Will Fullwood to discuss One Piece, the deeper purpose of escapism, and how an old G.I. Joe commercial can bring childhood memories rushing back. They also explore anime’s creative freedom, Attack on Titan, horror movies, and storytelling as a path to reflection.

Originally published October 16, 2025.

https://www.thegenzreport.com/p/escapist-delights-w-will-fullwood

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Escapist Delights — Episode 35 w/ Zuri Stevens

Ben Ulansey and Walter Rhein welcome Zuri Stevens to discuss Braveheart, the complications of admiring flawed movie heroes, and a dad’s trick for seeming to predict the future. They also talk The English Patient, preserving films, racing movies, and favorite soundtracks.

Originally published October 3, 2025.

https://www.thegenzreport.com/p/escapist-delights-episode-34-w-zuri

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Escapist Delights — Episode 34 w/ The Mouthy Renegade Writer

Ben Ulansey and Walter Rhein welcome The Mouthy Renegade Writer to discuss Pulp Fiction, what changes on repeat viewings, and how Se7en made viewers remember an image it never showed. They also revisit American Psycho, movie sequels, Paul Thomas Anderson, and The Long Walk.

Originally published September 25, 2025.

https://www.thegenzreport.com/p/escapist-delights-episode-33-w-the

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Escapist Delights — Episode 33 w/ Peter Murphy

Ben Ulansey and Walter Rhein welcome surprise guest Peter Murphy to discuss Miller’s Crossing, censorship and the Jimmy Kimmel controversy, and an unexpectedly beer-filled marathon story. They also talk boycotts, travel, privacy, and the different lives behind shared values.

Originally published September 18, 2025.

https://www.thegenzreport.com/p/escapist-delights-w-surprise-guest

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Escapist Delights — Episode 32 w/ Robert Danna

Ben Ulansey and Walter Rhein welcome Robert “Bob” Danna to discuss Dr. Strangelove, nuclear deterrence, and Adam Sandler’s near-role in Inglourious Basterds. They also explore how war films affect audiences, revisit Fail Safe, and discuss the political power of movies.

Originally published September 12, 2025.

https://www.thegenzreport.com/p/escapist-delights-episode-31-w-robert

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Escapist Delights — Episode 31 w/ Dana DuBois

Ben Ulansey and Walter Rhein welcome Dana DuBois to discuss La La Land, changing perspectives across generations, and South Park’s Labubu-and-tariffs satire. They also revisit Clueless, queer representation, The Princess Bride, and the films families see differently on a rewatch.

Originally published September 5, 2025.

https://www.thegenzreport.com/p/escapist-delights-in-a-crumbling-dfb

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Escapist Delights — Episode 30 w/ Nick Paro

Ben Ulansey and Walter Rhein welcome Nick Paro to discuss Poltergeist, the connections between music and memory, and experiencing words through colors and textures. They also talk concerts, childhood movie scares, anime, and Delicious in Dungeon.

Originally published August 29, 2025.

https://www.thegenzreport.com/p/escapist-delights-in-a-crumbling-06f

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Escapist Delights — Episode 29 w/ Maggie Jon

Ben Ulansey and Walter Rhein welcome Maggie Jon to discuss Better Man, personal experiences of ADHD, and the unexpected idea of letting dogs choose our leaders. They also revisit House, John Wick, biopics, and the ways humor helps people connect.

Originally published August 22, 2025.

https://www.thegenzreport.com/p/escapist-delights-in-a-crumbling-9fa

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Escapist Delights — Episode 28 w/ Peter Markham

Ben Ulansey and Walter Rhein welcome Peter Markham to discuss Midsommar, teaching filmmaking, and a cave in Belize that brought ancient storytelling to life. They also explore Ari Aster’s films, the emotional power of cinema, The Shining, and Gangs of New York.

Originally published August 14, 2025.

https://www.thegenzreport.com/p/escapist-delights-in-a-crumbling-f45

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Escapist Delights — Episode 27 w/ Abby Paradis

Ben Ulansey and Walter Rhein welcome Abby Paradis to discuss Rick and Morty, writing routines and creative blocks, and why the Cats movie went so wrong. They also revisit Greek mythology, Shakespeare, Freaky Friday, and the films that hold up on a rewatch.

Originally published August 8, 2025.

https://www.thegenzreport.com/p/escapist-delights-in-a-crumbling-fbf

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