Alex is reading Phil Collins’ Not Dead Yet, and the stories behind the songs and tours have been incredible. But what stood out most is the price Collins had to pay for his success.

In this episode, Alex accidentally turns the mic into a therapy session. He opens up about his dream of becoming the best reviewer of movies, books, and TV shows, then somehow ends up going on a full-blown venting session.

So grab a snack, be the shoulder he definitely isn’t crying on, and enjoy the chaos. Thanks for listening… you’re basically his unpaid therapist now.

Alex just survived Toy Story 5, and now it’s time for a spoiler-filled therapy session. He’ll give credit where it’s due, call out what worked, roast what didn’t, and explain why this movie had him shaking his head. Buckle up for a review that’s equal parts analysis, frustration, and full-blown rant.

Hot on the heels of reading Bandersnatch, Alex shares an update on his book—and explains why collaboration has become one of his favorite parts of the creative journey. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to reach out, team up, or finally make something together… this is it.

Bandersnatch by Diana Pavlac Glyer:

https://a.co/d/04crUYjG

What happens when a passion project explodes beyond anything its creator ever imagined? Alex takes a look at two small films that became unexpected cultural phenomena: The Backrooms and Obsession. How did these projects capture the attention of audiences around the world, and what can their success teach us about creativity, perseverance, and pursuing our dreams? Tune in as Alex explores the stories behind these unlikely hits and the lessons we can learn from them.

As part of Alex’s transformation into a bookworm, he has been watching movies based on his favorite reads. Tune in to hear his thoughts on Of Mice and Men, The Grapes of Wrath, and The Road; and, in classic RxS fashion, join him in thinking through big questions: What should an adaptation be? How faithful should it stay to the source material? And why adapt stories at all?

All this and more on RxS Off-Script.

Alex takes a deep dive into the classic Western Lonesome Dove, exploring what makes both the novel and TV adaptation so beloved. From unforgettable characters and powerful themes to the adaptation’s greatest strengths and shortcomings, Alex shares why this story has stood the test of time—and what lessons we can still learn from it today.

Alex finally takes on the most talked-about comic in the game right now, Absolute Batman. With all the hype surrounding it, the question is simple: does it actually deliver? Tune in to find out whether it deserves a spot on your reading list.

RxS Links: https://beacons.ai/rebel.x.saint

Good-Vibes. All-Passion. Off-Script.

One of Alex’s all-time favorite comedians made a documentary and it may have wrecked him a little. Laugh, cry, and reminisce with Alex as he reflects on his past hardships—and Martin Short’s life—through Marty, Life is Short.

RxS Links: https://beacons.ai/rebel.x.saint

Good-Vibes. All-Passion. Off-Script.

In the second installment of our Batman episode, we discuss iconography and symbolism in The Dark Knight Rises and then dig a little deeper into why the series did (or didn't) work for us. Spoilers: it's British.

• Featured: Batman's batplane is, in fact, called The Bat. So we can safely refer to it as The Bat The Bat or The Bat ². -Andrew

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REBEL OUT. SAINT OUT. WE ALL OUT.