This episode we tackle Verhoeven's cult classic Starship Troopers. We talk military satire, cheesy 90s effects, and the magic of Neil Patrick Harris.

Seth takes us through Beckett's classic tragicomic play Waiting for Godot. We talk the befuddling nature of the play, how there's a Harold Bloom quote for everything, and the real meaning behind Lucky's psychobabble monologue in the first act.

In a special Easter episode, Bret takes us through George Herbert's Prayer One, a wonderful sonnet that meditates on the various aspects of prayer. The conversations spans the Vatican's telescope, battering rams, and even the Eye of Sauron.

This episode we cover Pixar's Toy Story, a classic and historic 3D animated film from 1990. We talk John Lasseter's complicated legacy, the weirdness of early 3D animation, and the stark reality of being a sentient toy in Pixar's world.

Seth leads the guys through Rear Window, one of Hitchcock's masterpiece films from 1954. They talk Grace Kelly, the voyeurism of cinema, Hitchcock's trademark suspense, and more!

This week the gang is covering Erin Shields' play Paradise lost, a feminist reinterpretation of Milton famous epic Paradise Lost. We cover stage directions, Milton's unique writing habits, and the nature of Satan through the modern lens.

Join us for a deep dive into the classic Studio Ghibli film Pricess Mononoke. We talk maggoty boars, magical curses, and the film's (not so hidden) themes.

Seth brings us back into the zany Sci-Fi days of 1960s Japan with the classic Godzilla film Destroy All Monsters. We talk guys in rubber suits, Sci-Fi camp, and the wonderful experience of films across cultures.

In this Epiphany special episode, Bret takes us through William Shakespeare's comedy Twelfth Night. We cover famous lines we didn't know were from the play, the unraveling of Marvolio, and wordplay that stands the test of time.

Bret, Seth, and David talk about the enchanting, wonderful, and iconic film, The Muppet Christmas Carol. They talk behind the scenes, Dickens' original novella, and which Muppet should be President.