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The Wastebasket
By The WastebasketSociety & Culture
The Wastebasket episodes
- 15: Carl’s the mystery texter
Chris and Jordan discuss pro gamers, and the state of American Healthcare in regards to Coronavirus (14:05). Then they review Terminator: Dark Fate (44:00).
1 hr 9 min - 14: Half of crazy is crazy
Chris and Jordan discuss why the Iowa Democratic caucuses disaster was less about tech and more about corruption. Afterwards they review Marriage Story (23:40).
42 min - 13: A cinemagical reality
Chris and Jordan discuss the economic consequences of self driving cars and Uber before diving into Netflix's Dolemite is My Name (32:55). Afterwards they discuss salads at the Alamo Drafthouse and the best picture nominee 1917 (46:20).
1 hr 36 min - 12: The dead speak
Chris and Jordan discuss gift ideas in this holiday spectacular ideas episode. The politics of impeachment (14:05). What they thought of Rian Johnson's whodunnit movie Knives Out (22:29). Then, whether you want it or not, they review Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker (50:10) // Interstitial music by Joseph McDade
1 hr 53 min - 11: My desert island band
Your friends Chris and Jordan discuss the Kindle Paperwhite. Chris got to try Google's Stadia gaming service (18:00). They talk about the book Atomic Habits (23:50). Chris is excited about the new 16" MacBook Pro (29:09). Then they dive into 2015's horror flick Green Room (43:35). // Interstitial music by Joseph McDade
1 hr 13 min - 10: It's a bear
Enjoy this non-birthday, non-Halloween spectacular. Chris and Jordan discuss the non-operatic works of Gilbert & Sullivan, Jojo Rabbit, David Byrne on Broadway, AirPods Pro, and Chris's upcoming trip to Budapest. Jordan has some thoughts after being knee deep in e-waste (27:03). Then your hosts are joined by a special guest to discuss the horror movie Midsommar (46:05). // Interstitial music by Joseph McDade
1 hr 28 min - 9: Goodnight, Mrs. Brumby
Chris and Jordan discuss electricity blackouts in California, the latest news out of Washington, D.C. (14:40), American businesses and China (18:44), and Chris's latest travails with HomePod (25:50). Then Chris gives a mini-review of Joaquin Phoenix's Joker and the surrounding controversy (35:30). Finally, Chris and Jordan review the movie Get Carter from 1971 (47:15).
1 hr 11 min - 8: Dreams and toil
Chris and Jordan discuss NBC's Peacock streaming service, and Apple's lastest iPhones and watches (5:25). Finally, they review the 2015 Michael Fassbender movie Slow West (31:45).
55 min - 7: Crying is not on the list
Chris and Jordan discuss the future of Spider-Man movies after the Marvel and Sony divorce, Jordan's "love" of banks (26:19). Lastly, they review the heist movie Widows (34:03).
57 min - 6: Never play another man's hand
Chris Johnson and Jordan Mendenhall discuss going to the beach, our nation's poor transportation infrastructure. Then, Jordan tells us about his new Bluetooth headphone lifestyle (23:50). Finally, they review the Netflix original movie Buster Scruggs (34:55).
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About The Wastebasket
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Your friends Jordan and Chris laugh and weep about life and movies. You've found the podcast that proves it's possible to be all things to all people.