The NO NOTES Podcast

‘Severance’ S2E4, “Woe’s Hollow,” will go down as one of the show’s wildest, most ambitious, and most cinematic episodes yet.

Schmear andSean Byrne (Modern Mythos) break it all down, diving into their headline thoughts(2:08), the significance of Irv’s dream (25:09), the final standoff(31:50), and what it all means moving forward(39:45).

Host: Gabriel Frieberg

Guests: Sean Byrne

Producer: Pavlo Melnyk

Music: Justin Friedman

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Schmear runs through his thoughts on some Sundance 2025 titles, including the buzzy A24 pick-up 'Sorry, Baby' and two revelatory documentaries on crime and justice in America (1:15).

Then, Sean Byrne (Modern Mythos) returns to help break down 'Severance' S2E3, “Who’s Alive.” They discuss how the episode serves as an on-ramp for the rest of the season, what’s up with all the goats, the mysteries brewing, and more (11:04).

Host: Gabriel Frieberg

Guests: Sean Byrne

Producer: Pavlo Melnyk

Music: Justin Friedman

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Director RaMell Ross (Hale County This Morning, This Evening) joins SchmearCast to discuss his bold, acclaimed new film 'Nickel Boys!'

Schmear sits down with Ross to discuss his filmmaking process, the “epic banal” in his work, the meaning of Terrence Malick’s 'The Tree of Life,' and his favorite NBA player to watch.

Host: Gabriel Frieberg

Guest: RaMell Ross

Producer: Pavlo Melnyk

Music: Justin Friedman

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Director RaMell Ross (Hale County This Morning, This Evening) joins SchmearCast to discuss his bold, acclaimed new film Nickel Boys!

First up, Sean Byrne (Modern Mythos) returns to break down Severance S2E2, “Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig.” (2:19) He and Schmear unravel this incredible Outtie-centric episode and wrap up by dissecting some fascinating Reddit theories (31:36).

Nickel Boys is one of the best films of 2024, and now that it’s a Best Picture nominee, will anyone see it? Sena Adjei and Jesse Aaronson join Schmear to parse a film many are hailing as a masterpiece (36:07). They discuss what makes it so special, as well as its possible shortcomings, before diving into its rapturous reception—but head-scratching release (1:14:46).

Finally, Schmear sits down with Nickel Boys director RaMell Ross to discuss his filmmaking process, the “epic banal” in his work, the meaning of Terence Malick’s The Tree of Life, and his favorite NBA player to watch (1:24:01).

Host: Gabriel Frieberg

Guests: Sean Byrne, Sena Adjei, Jesse Aaronson, RaMell Ross

Producer: Pavlo Melnyk

Music: Justin Friedman

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After a three-year wait, it’s finally time to clock in at Lumon Industries for 'Severance' Season 2.

Joining Schmear to break down the first episode of the new season is Sean Byrne (Modern Mythos). Together, they discuss what made Season 1 so successful (3:08) and how audience awareness has grown heading into the new season (15:18). From there, they dive into the Season 2 premiere, “Hello, Ms. Cobel,” (19:15) unpacking the new mysteries introduced, the distinctive look of the Ben Stiller-directed series, and the standout performances. They finish by speculating on what might lie ahead this season (36:16).

Later, in honor of the passing of master filmmaker David Lynch, Schmear brings in a diverse group of readers and listeners—actors, screenwriters, critics, and producers—to share their favorite and most memorable Lynch scenes (39:44). From 'Mulholland Drive' to 'Twin Peaks,' 'Blue Velvet,' and 'Inland Empire,' they reflect on moments that capture the essence of this sui generis director.

Host: Gabriel Frieberg

Guests: Sean Byrne, Lucas Murphy, Karsten Runquist, Isaac Feldberg, Elvire Audi, Jesse Aaronson, Tim Robey, Marta Djordjevic, Alex Coco

Producer: Pavlo Melnyk

Music: Justin Friedman

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'The Brutalist' cinematographer Lol Crawley talks about pulling off some of the film’s standout scenes, his working relationship with Brady Corbet, and what he thinks Lazlo Toth’s favorite movies might’ve been.

Host: Gabriel Frieberg

Guests: Karsten Runquist, Lol Crawley

Producer: Pavlo Melnyk

Music: Justin Friedman

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Unpacking 'The Brutalist,' one of the best, biggest, and most cinematic experiences of the year.

Filmmaker and critic Karsten Runquist returns to the show as he and Schmear dive into director Brady Corbet’s oeuvre and the development of ‘The Brutalist’ (1:54). They go in-depth on the film’s soaring first half (15:15), Adrien Brody’s performance, and the darker, stranger second half (34:04). They wrap up by discussing the film’s release and reception (1:02:00) and its awards chances.

Then, The Brutalist cinematographer Lol Crawley joins them to talk about pulling off some of the film’s standout scenes (1:12:00), his working relationship with Brady Corbet, and what he thinks Lazlo Toth’s favorite movies might’ve been (1:33:00)!

Host: Gabriel Frieberg

Guests: Karsten Runquist, Lol Crawley

Producer: Pavlo Melnyk

Music: Justin Friedman

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Kicking off 2025 discussing three exciting Christmas releases.

First, Schmear recounts his Golden Globes thoughts (1:30) before Sena Adjei returns to the show to discuss 'Nosferatu,' 'Babygirl,' and 'A Complete Unknown.'

They first enter dark 1830s Germany to explore Robert Eggers’ infernal new vampire film, 'Nosferatu,' (10:30) breaking down what works and what doesn’t in this Lily-Rose Depp-led tale.

Then, they dive into the twisted sexual politics of new Nicole Kidman feature, 'Babygirl,' (29:54) highlighting Harris Dickinson’s performance and analyzing why the film works so well for them but not for others.

Lastly, a trip to the ’60s folk scene to parse 'A Complete Unknown' (48:06) and Timothée Chalamet’s transformation into Bob Dylan and his all-time press tour (1:03:57).

Sena wraps the episode by unveiling his official “You Aight” White Boy Rankings to start the new year (1:09:33).

Host: Gabriel Frieberg

Guests: Sena Adjei

Producer: Pavlo Melnyk

Music: Justin Friedman

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'Challengers,' 'The Substance,' 'Anora' and more!

The BEST Movies of 2024.

We're back with another epic year-end countdown, featuring your guest call-ins and an eclectic mix of standout picks.

Sena Adjei joins Schmear to break down the highs and lows of the year in film (2:11), highlight many honorable mentions (10:49), and dive into their top 10 movies of 2024 (51:46).

Host: Gabriel Frieberg

Guests: Sena Adjei, All of YOU

Producer: Pavlo Melnyk

Music: Justin Friedman

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Shōgun, Baby Reindeer, Arcane and more!

2024 turned out to be a STRONG year for TV, but it wasn't without its disappointments too.

Sena Adjei returns to the pod, as he and Schmear analyze why this felt like an off year for the medium (1:28), before the two begin their countdowns of the 10 best shows of the year (20:49).

They wrap up answering some fun questions like favorite episode, most memorable character, and the three non-IP shows they're most looking forward to in 2025 (1:12:07).

Host: Gabriel Frieberg

Guests: Sena Adjei

Producer: Pavlo Melnyk

Music: Justin Friedman

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