THE PODCAST BELONGS TO THE MAD. In this nearly 2 hour behemoth worthy of the War Rig itself, Conrad and special guest host Rebecca Goldstein tackle the contemporary action/sci fi classic, MAD MAX: FURY ROAD. Just how did George Miller, a septuagenarian, direct one of the greatest action movies of all time? And how did Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy give those incredible performances over an army of roaring engines? And, really now, how the hell did they execute all those improbable practical action scenes??? Discussion topics include 1) Rebecca's feedback on our The Irishman episode, which sparks a longer discussion of when exactly we lost "Grounded Pacino" to "Manic Pacino"; 2) Rebecca's extreme aversion to Mel Gibson, including her routine protest of him at her local video rental store (sorry Cinefile Video); 3) A longer examination of the feminist themes in the film. We laugh, we cry (several times), and Conrad learns live on the air that Charlize is not in the upcoming Furiosa prequel, and is crushed by the news. Thanks to Beyond Fest for organizing the IMAX screening that inspired this episode! If you want to call us with your takes, cases or just with general feedback, leave us a message at (818) 538-4966. We want to hear from you!

This podcast was born on Earth. It was never meant to die here. To kick off November's theme, sci-fi action-adventure, Conrad and Shwin discuss one of Shwin's favorite films, Interstellar, the 2014 Christopher Nolan space-vehicle starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, and a very young Timothée Chalamet! Topics include 1) How does this movie compare to other Nolan films such as Tenet, Dunkirk, Inception, and The Dark Knight? 2) how does Alfred Hitchcock compare to Christopher Nolan? and 3) more importantly, how does New York Knicks Head Coach Tom Thibodeau compare to Christopher Nolan? You'll have to listen to find out! If you want to call us with your takes, cases or just with general feedback, dial us at (818) 538-4966. We want to hear from you!

Pray for Rosemary's podcast!! It's a special Halloween spooktacular, as Conrad is joined by Shwin in revisiting the movie that traumatized him as a child: Roman Polanski's 1968 horror classic, Rosemary's Baby, starring Mia Farrow and John Cassavetes! Topics include 1) why did Conrad's grandma show him this when he was 8 years old? 2) Did Polanski use Farrow's Vidal Sassoon hairstyle to make a subtle jab at Jean-Luc Godard? and 3)  WHY DID CONRAD'S GRANDMA SHOW HIM THIS WHEN HE WAS 8 YEARS OLD??!! You'll have to listen to find out! Please call us and leave a voicemail with your takes and cases at (818) 538-4966. We want to hear from you!

Shoot first. Podcast later.  In honor of the release of  the new film The Banshees of Inisherin, Conrad and special guest host Patrick McKeown discuss Martin McDonagh's masterpiece crime comedy released in 2008, In Bruges! Yes, we said it: In Bruges is a contemporary masterpiece and we get into why. Topics include 1) Colin Farrell's guilt complex; 2) what this movie has in common with Bill Hader and Alec Berg's show, Barry, and 3) the time Conrad's Mom almost made him make what would have been the single worst mistake of his adult life. Hitmen! Motorcycle chases! Dubious tourism of medieval Europe! All this and more in this action-packed episode!!!

It's a special Sunday edition of the Make the Case podcast! First, at 01:09, reacting to a listener-submitted topic, Shwin and Conrad discuss why medium-budget thrillers like Se7en have disappeared from mainstream Hollywood (and also whether or not Top Gun: Maverick was good for America). Then at 23:08, Conrad welcomes back guest host Dallas Amico to react to the highly eventful Rings of Power season 1 finale! Discussion topics include 1) our favorite moments from the episode and how those moments effect a potential rewatch of the season; 2) where we think the story goes in season 2, and 3) Comparisons between the success of Rings of Power and House of the Dragon, as well as Game of Thrones vs. Lord of the Rings in general. SPOILERS ABOUND! If you have any feedback, comments, or takes you want to try out on us, call us at (818) 538-4966 or find us on Twitter at @makethecaseshow -- we want to hear from you!

One does not simply podcast into Mordor. In Part 2 of this mega-pod, Conrad and Dallas return to discuss the Hobbit books, the Peter Jackson trilogy and the new Rings of Power show! Topics include 1) why Conrad considers The Two Towers to be the weakest Peter Jackson installment, while Dallas considers it the best; 2) the casting choices both in the films and the new show, and 3) what this story has to say about the world Tolkien lived in; what does this story ultimately have to say about war, friendship, and your place in your own homeland? Yes, it gets a little serious! We might get a little misty-eyed. This is the final installment of our look at the Lord of the Rings books and movies, but there will be one final mini-pod coming soon: a reaction to the Rings of Power finale! If you have any feedback, comments, or takes you want to try out on us, call us at (818) 538-4966 or find us on Twitter at @makethecaseshow -- we want to hear from you!

Even the smallest podcast can change the course of the future. In Part 1 of this mega-pod, our friend Dallas Amico taps in to tackle the entire Tolkien ouevre: the books, the Peter Jackson movies, and the new Rings of Power show from Amazon. Spoiler: we like it all! But Dallas doesn't disappoint: he brings several spicy takes on Peter Jackson's trilogy. Topics include 1) critical changes between the books and the film; 2) the environmentalist messages in Tolkien's work, and 3) the similarities between the Grateful Dead and the Lord of the Rings. Yes, we're serious about that last one! Part 2 of this pod will post on Friday. If you have any feedback, comments, or takes you want to try out on us, call us at (818) 538-4966 or find us on Twitter at @makethecaseshow -- we want to hear from you!

THERE ARE NO CLEAN PODCASTS. That is certainly true of this episode, in which Conrad and Shwin discuss Nicolas Winding Refn's monosyllabic crime epic, DRIVE! Conrad brings a take on what he considers to be a peak Ryan Gosling performance, and the ensuing discussion features assessments of  what Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan each bring to this film, Michael Mann's influence on  DRIVE's cinematography and a lively debate on just what Adam Driver's  sex appeal really is. Remember, if you would like to leave us a voicemail that could be played on an upcoming podcast,  you can do so at (818) 538-4966. We want to hear from you!

WHAT'S IN THE POD?!? Conrad and Shwin's pretty takes on Dave Fincher's perverse opus, Se7en, starring Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, and Kevin Spacey! We talk a lot about what's in the box, but also about Chinatown, Christian Bale's Batman voice and Al Pacino's affinity for great asses. But first, Conrad responds to a listener voicemail from Jandro (@onlyonejandro) regarding the episode about Alien. If you would like to leave us a voicemail, you can do so at (818) 538-4966. We want to hear from you!

I heard you podcast... houses? Okay I guess a tagline / podcast pun doesn't really work for this episode. Nevertheless, Conrad, Shwin and special guest James Marceda (@theirishmanhehe) persist with this podcast examining the 3.5 hour Netflix epic directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci. But first, Conrad responds to a listener voicemail regarding the reaction podcast to Don't Worry Darling. Just what do Harry Styles fans call themselves? We settle it here and now! If you would like to leave us a voicemail, you can do so at (818) 538-4966. We want to hear from you!