The Millennial Falcon Podcast

The Millennial Falcon Podcast

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The Millennial Falcon Podcast episodes

  • Episode 49 - Winging It: A Discussion of The West Wing
    This week two of your three favorite millennials are joined by another special guest, Leah Sence, to expand on last week's pop politics episode with a deep dive into The West Wing - one of our favorite shows of all time. We try to find hope and optimism in the wake of the Presidential Election results by talking about what we love about this ever-hopeful political show.
    Plus, Leah really likes Disney's Dapper Day, Anya enjoyed Guillermo del Toro's LACMA exhibition, and Willoughby called Arrival one of the best films of the year!
    1 hr 8 min
  • Episode 48 - Pop Culture Meets Politics
    It's two days until Election Day, and The Millennial Falcon is going political -- sort of. Two of your three favorite millennials and guest, pop politics journalist Josh Axelrod, discuss how fictional depictions of politics are becoming a little too close to reality, and if the late night comedy shows are doing their part in their coverage of the 2016 election.
    Plus: Josh recommends a double dose of good TV comedies with "Atlanta" and "The Good Place," Willoughby loved "Moonlight" and surprisingly liked "Doctor Strange," and HT cannot get enough of "The Handmaiden."
    1 hr
  • Episode 47 - Monster Movie Mash
    The Millennial Falcon is joined by a guest, Mike Silangil, for this year's Halloween episode! We delve deep into monsters this time and Mike shares his knowledge on Godzilla and all things kaiju.
    Plus: Mike is enthusiastic about Netflix's "Voltron: Legendary Defender," Willoughby really enjoyed "Hunt for the Wilderpeople" from Taika Waititi, Anya loves that Marlowe was named co-author on some Shakespeare plays, and HT finally comes around to loving "Supergirl."
    55 min
  • Episode 46 - Millennial Movie Review: Queen Of Katwe
    The Millennial Falcon is pleased to introduce a new monthly feature: Millennial Movie Review. Your three favorite millennials review "Queen of Katwe," the Disney biopic about a Ugandan chess master starring Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelewo.
    Plus: Anya is excited about The Cubs and "No Tomorrow," Willoughby can't wait for "Logan," and HT discovered the sweet Netflix series "Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories."
    42 min
  • Episode 45 - 10 Things I Love About Shakespeare
    Shakespeare in the park? No, there's more to the famous playwright than that. Your three favorite millennials talk about the great Billy Shakes, the genius behind "Romeo and Juliet," "Macbeth," "Othello," "Much Ado About Nothing," and many more. What makes his stories so universal? What are the best page to screen adaptations? We discuss, Anya fangirls.
    Plus: Willoughby is hooked on a feeling with his new cassette tape player, Anya finally saw and loved "The Invitation," and HT is intrigued by five "Fantastic Beasts" movies.
    51 min
  • Episode 44 - Not Your Sexy Lamp: Defining The Strong Female Character
    Your three favorite millennials talk female characters, and how they often get the short end of the stick. Despite the growing number of strong female characters in TV and movies, popular depictions still fall flat. And we discuss if "women behaving badly" is the future of feminist stories.
    Plus: Anya enjoyed the revival of "A View From The Bridge," Willoughby is super liking "Smallville," and HT is so happy "The Flash" is back in our lives.
    48 min
  • Episode 43 - The Great Whedon Debate
    Your three favorite millennials talk about Joss Whedon, the creator of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Firefly,' the director of 'Avengers.' We talk why he is so beloved and criticized, and HT and Anya try to reconcile the similarities between their faves Joss Whedon and Aaron Sorkin.
    Plus: Anya loves rom-coms and 'Sleeping With Other People,' Willoughby gives 'Luke Cage' rave reviews, and HT can't get enough of Utada Hikaru's new album 'Fantome.'
    59 min
  • Episode 42 - We Have To Go Back: In Defense of 'Lost'
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    For our 42nd episode, we talk for 42 minutes about one of our favorite TV shows, "Lost," a once universally-beloved show that people love to hate thanks to its polarizing ending. Your three favorite millennials defend the show and its ending: It's about the journey, not the destination.
    Plus: Anya treats herself to retail therapy and 'Bridget Jones' Baby,' HT was impressed by 'The Magnificent Seven,' and Willoughby discovers 'Penny Dreadful.'
    43 min
  • Episode 41 - 2016 Fall Movie Preview
    It's Emmys Day, but today we're talking movies. Your three favorite millennials preview the 2016 fall movie season and predict what movies could be a contender for the Oscar race.
    Plus: Willoughby digs the new Bastille album, HT is excited about her Green Day concert tickets, and Anya is always really liking Tom Hanks.
    52 min
  • Episode 40 - 2016 Fall TV Preview
    Your three favorite millennials talk the return of fall TV, and the beginning of more late nights as we try to catch up with Peak TV. We look forward to new and returning TV shows, and all agree that CW is killing it.
    50 min

About The Millennial Falcon Podcast

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A pop culture podcast hosted by three geeky millennials: Anya Crittenton, Hoai-Tran Bui, and Willoughby Dobbs. We talk movies, TV, superheroes, and sci-fi! Episodes every week.