Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast

By Dom Nero and Adam Volerich | Morbid NetworkTV & Film Film History

Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast episodes

May 04 Miniseries MAYhem 2026
The month of May is here! You know what that means… it’s time for some MAYhem, baby! We’re asking YOU to decide what our fall miniseries should be. The theme this year? MOVIE MONSTERS!
Want to know your three choices? Listen in to find out, and head over to our Discord to cast your vote!
Next week, we’re closing out our Oceans series in style AND announcing our summer miniseries! Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.
This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop
The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.
Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord.
Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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1 hr 25 min
April 27Logan Lucky (2017)
We're pulling one last heist for you! And, holy shit, is that Seth MacFarlane as an annoying British energy drink salesman?
Channing Tatum is the George Clooney of our BONUS this week, and he may not be as rich or suave as Danny Ocean, but he sure knows how to rob a racetrack. We couldn't resist hanging out in West Virginia with the Logan crew (and the Bang Bros), and man, is Daniel Craig an absolute freak in this one?
Next week, it's the epic finale of our Oceans series...and the announcement of our next BIG season! Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod
References:
Entertainment Weekly Steven Soderbergh Interview

The Mystery of Rebecca Blunt

Little White Lies Steven Soderbergh Interview

Logan Lucky Production Notes

Den of Geek Steven Soderbergh Interview

Clash David Holmes Interview

Michael Shannon Drops Out of Logan Lucky

Matt Damon or Michael Shannon?

Mary Ann Bernard Origin
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.
This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop
The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.
Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord.
Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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2 hr 17 min
April 20Ocean's Thirteen (2007)
We’re back in Vegas, baby! It’s Donald Trump and AI vs The Danny Ocean gang… but this time, Casey Affleck has a GIGANTIC mustache.
This week it's the finale (?) of the Soderbergh’s Oceans trilogy, and we simply have to get revenge for Elliot Gould. It’s not fair what Al Pacino did to him. I mean, they both shook Sinatra’s hand, for god’s sake.
Next week, it’s the one and only BONUS of our Oceans miniseries… the Soderbergh heist film sometimes known as OCEAN’S 7/11 – aka, LOGAN LUCKY (2017). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod
References:
Special Features
Commentary

Third Time’s a Charm: The Making of Ocean’s Thirteen

Ahab with a Piggy Back: The Means & Machines of Ocean’s

When I Stop Talking, You’ll Know I’m Dead: Useful Stories From a Persuasive Man by Jerry Weintraub with Rich Cohen

DGA Steven Soderbergh Interview

Ocean’s Thirteen Production Notes

Warner Records David Holmes Interview

Script Apart Ted Griffin Interview

The Hollywood Reporter Brian Koppelman & David Levien Interview

Huffington Post Steven Soderbergh Interview

BBC Steven Soderbergh Interview

Times Cast Interview

Ellen Barkin Lead in Ocean’s Thirteen

Topher Grace Cut Cameo

Carey Nieuwhof Brian Koppelman Interview

Entertainment Weekly George Clooney & Brad Pitt Interview

The Moment with Brian Koppelman Chris McQuarrie Interview

Al Pacino Wants to Be Close to His Kids

Bernie Mac Passed Away

The Ocean’s Ultimatum
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.
This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop
The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.
Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord.
Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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2 hr 29 min
April 13Ocean's Twelve (2004)
Finally, an excuse for Vincent Cassel to breakdance through lasers!
Brad Pitt is eating his way through Europe this week in the weirdest heist movie imaginable. It’s the (unfairly maligned) sequel that probably should have been called Rusty’s Twelve, because it’s all about Danny Ocean’s weird, mysterious counterpart who may or may not have fallen in love with a Europol agent…
Next week, we finish the trifecta with OCEAN’S THIRTEEN (2007)! Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod
References:
Special Features
Commentary with Steven Soderbergh & George Nolfi

Ready, Jet Set, Go: The Making of Ocean’s Twelve

HBO First Look: Twelve is the New Eleven

Bruce Willis Comes Back To Ocean

Script Apart Ted Griffin Interview

Ocean’s Twelve Production Notes

Ocean’s Twelve Production Notes 2

Warner Records David Holmes Interview

The Clap Podcast Philip Messina Interview

Don Cheadle Avoids The Papparazzi

LA Times Philip Messina Interview

George Clooney Pranks Fellow Cast Members

IGN Steven Soderbergh Interview

Daily Echo Cast Interview

Charlie Rose Matt Damon & Jerry Weintraub Interview

Huffington Post Steven Soderbergh Interview

Vulture Steven Soderbergh Interview

Ellen Barkin Cameo

In 'Ocean’s Twelve' Tess Looks Like Julia Roberts, So Do They Know They All Look Like Famous People?
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.
This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop
The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.
Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord.
Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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2 hr 30 min
April 06Ocean's Eleven (2001)
It’s a miniseries premiere! All the coolest conmen in movie history are pulling a job on Andy Garcia and we’re just happy to be here. Welcome to the Ocean’s trilogy!
This week it’s the flawless 2001 Vegas heist that cemented Clooney, Pitt, Damon, and their buddies as the modern day Rat Pack. Sorry, Sinatra!
Discussed on this episode: Brad Pitt’s constant eating, the weird alternate cast that almost was, infamous Hollywood producer Jerry Weintraub, how gambling infiltrated 2000s suburban culture, Clooney being a silly prankster, and so much more!
Next week, it’s double or nothing with OCEAN’S TWELVE (2004). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod
References:
Special Features
Are You In Or Out? The Making of Ocean’s Eleven

The Look of the Con

When I Stop Talking, You’ll Know I’m Dead: Useful Stories From a Persuasive Man by Jerry Weintraub with Rich Cohen

American Cinematographer Production History

Ocean’s Eleven Production Notes

Ocean’s Eleven Cast Announcements

Industry Strikes Shake Up Cast

How Realistic is The Pinch?

Don Cheadle Uncredited

Don Cheadle’s Excellent Cockney Accent

DGA Steven Soderbergh Interview

Julia Roberts Gets $20 A Picture

Indie Film Hustle Ted Griffin Interview

Why is Brad Pitt Always Eating?

Jerry Weintraub, Master of Self-Image

Ocean’s Eleven’s Effect on the Heist Genre

GQ Matt Damon Interview

A Ratner Fired, A Bullet Dodged

Warner Records David Holmes Interview

Script Apart Ted Griffin Interview

Women Swoon For Clooney in Front of Joshua Jackson

Andy Garcia Should Be Taller

Introducing Julia Roberts as Tess
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.
This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop
The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.
Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord.
Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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2 hr 32 min
March 30 The Eye of 2025
We cannot believe it. It’s been five years!! And we still haven’t done a series on Star Wars?!
This week we are celebrating our five year anniversary the only way we know how… by talking about MOVIES, baby! We’re running down our top 10 films of 2025, reminiscing about this little pandemic project that became a half-decade tradition, and looking ahead to the 2026 year in cinema! Thank you from the entire EOTD crew for supporting us for all these years.
Next week we’re kicking off our next miniseries with OCEAN’S ELEVEN (2001). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.
This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop
The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.
Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord.
Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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2 hr 57 min
March 23 The Road Goes Ever On
This week we say a fond farewell to Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy. We wish it hadn’t happened in our time… just kidding. We’re so lucky to be alive when it did!
On this epic conclusion to One Scene to Rule Them All, we’re tying off loose threads, answering listener questions, sharing some thoughts on WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM, and announcing our next miniseries!
Next week, it’s our long-awaited Eye of 2025 year-in-review. And a celebration of five years of podcasting! Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod
You can find Sean Astin's short film "The Long and Short of It" here, and his introduction here.
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.
This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop
The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.
Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord.
Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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2 hr 23 min
March 16Mortal Engines (2018)
Municipalities, start your engines!! Or… get ready to eat each other?
We’re finishing off our Rings series today with the final (?) major live action narrative production from Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and the whole WETA gang. It may not be Tolkien-related, but hey, Hugo Weaving wields a blade in it!
It’s tragic that the film didn’t start a new era for Jackson, and we’re sorting through its disastrous box office fallout this week along with some predictions for what the future has in store for WETA.
Next week, we close the book on Tolkien once and for all with our series finale (including some thoughts on WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM) and an announcement for what comes next!
Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod
References:
Cinefex #163 Production History

Richard Armitage Turns Down the Engine

Mortal Engines Production Notes

Christian Rivers & Peter Jackson Reddit AMA

The Film Pie Christian Rivers Interview

The Hollywood Reporter JunkieXL Interview

The Hollywood Reporter Peter Jackson Interview

Peter Jackson on Loss of Andrew Lesnie
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.
This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop
The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.
Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord.
Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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2 hr 4 min
March 09The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
Okay, Hobbitses, it’s our last journey through Middle Earth! And Bilbo’s first!
Dom’s back, and so is Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh, Ian McKellan, Andy Serkis, Elijah Wood, and… Radagast the Brown?!
Although this is our only episode on the Hobbit trilogy, we’re not just covering UNEXPECTED JOURNEY this week. Listen in for some cross examination of the two (troubling) sequels, the many fan edits (especially the one from Maple Films), and Guillermo Del Toro’s greatest unmade production.
A very special thanks from Dom to all the listeners who reached out with support during his absence. And thanks to Stephen Hilger for pinch hitting!
Next week, it’s Jackson’s final (?) narrative film, MORTAL ENGINES (2018) from director Christian Rivers.
Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod
References:
Special Features
The Journey Back to Middle-Earth

Riddles in the Dark - Gollum’s Cave

An Unexpected Party - Bag End

A Short Rest - Rivendell & London

The Battle of Moria

Edge of the Wilderland

Durin’s Folk: Creating the Dwarves

The People and Denizens of Middle-Earth

Realms of the Third Age - Hobbiton

Realms of the Third Age - Goblin Town

The Songs of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Mr. Baggins: The 14th Member

The Epic of Scene 88

Home is Behind, The World Ahead

Maverick Movies: New Line Cinema and the Transformation of American Film by Daniel Herbert

Cinefex #132 Production History

Peter Jackson/Guillermo Del Toro Party Chat

Legal Issues Settled for The Hobbit

Comingsoon.net Guillermo del Toro Interview

Lord of the Rings Writing Team Onboard

TheOneRing.net Guillermo del Toro Interview

Philipa Boyens on Guillermo del Toro’s Hobbit

Guillermo del Toro Officially Leaves The Hobbit

Peter Jackson Wings The Hobbit

Guillermo del Toro Gets Haunted

The Hobbit Destroys New Zealand Film Industry

Lindsay Ellis The Hobbit: The Desolation of Warners (3/2) Video

A New Hobbit Film is Born

Guillermo del Toro’s Version of Bilbo

Moviedrone Howard Shore Interview

MGM Financial Troubles Imperil The Hobbit

A Message From Guillermo
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.
This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop
The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.
Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord.
Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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4 hr 35 min
March 02The Golden Compass (2007)
This steampunk fantasy world has everything: dæmons, talking polar bears, Daniel Craig with a snow leopard, and Nicole Kidman in her villain era!
Attempting to replicate the success of THE LORD OF THE RINGS, New Line Cinema tries to kick off a new trilogy by adapting Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass, but it… doesn’t quite work out. Our favorite JRPG expert Stephen Hilger returns to help us figure out why!
Next week: DOM IS BACK!!! Our king returns just in time for us to talk THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY! Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod
References:
Special Features
Production Design: The Emotional Fabric of a Parallel World

Armoured Bears: The Panserbjørne of Svalbard

Music

The Adaptation of Writer/Director Chris Weitz

Finding Lyra Belacqua: Introducing Dakota Blue Richards

The Alethiometer: Creating the Truth Measure

Maverick Movies: New Line Cinema and the Transformation of American Film by Daniel Herbert

The Golden Compass: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion by Brian Sibley

Cinefex #112 Production History

StarLog #362 Production History

The Golden Compass Production Notes

Fate of New Line Cinema Rests on The Golden Compass

Newsweek Production History

The Wrap Chris Weitz Interview

Variety Chris Weitz Interview

Wired Production History

The Atlantic Production History

The New York Times Production History

Slate Philip Pullman Interview
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.
This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop
The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.
Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord.
Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com

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2 hr 30 min

About Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast

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A podcast about movies and the scenes that make them special. Each week, hosts Dom Nero and Adam Volerich explore a movie by finding the scene at its core–what David Lynch calls an "Eye of the Duck"…