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September 12, 2022 Rage 4: Thelma & Louise (with Sarah Rose Siskind)
Sort of a feminist remake of Bonnie & Clyde, this week we have Thelma & Louise! We're joined by the incomparable Sarah Rose Siskind to talk about the various ways men treat women, whether the initiating event was murder or self defense, the different ways women have found justice through time, and a whole lot of joking along the way. Just a plain old fun romp.

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2 hr 9 min
August 22, 2022 Rage 3: Bonnie & Clyde (with Katherine Mangu-Ward)
Next up in our Rage Against the Machine season is Bonnie & Clyde, the outlaws who embodied the myth of sexy bank robbers and captured the hearts of the nation (who were all just waiting to see how they'd die; it was the reality TV of the time). Katherine Mangu-Ward, Editor in Chief of Reason, joins us to provide her unique and anarchy-tinged take on this story, and we have a great conversation.

Was Clyde really impotent? When they finally did do it, was Bonnie telling the truth about how good it was? Only one way to find out: Listen to this episode!

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2 hr 53 min
August 15, 2022 Rage 2: A Face in the Crowd (with Maura Spiegel)
We continue our exploration of films that rage against the machine with perhaps one of the earliest to do so, and what might be essentially a prequel for Network, A Face in the Crowd. Film Professor Maura Spiegel helps guide us through this amazingly modern and relevant film, with a particularly surprising performance by Andy Griffith in his very first movie.

This film is a treat, and it we had a very enjoyable discussion -- check it out!

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2 hr 46 min
August 08, 2022 Rage 1: Network (with Nick Gillespie)
Welcome to our first rage-filled film, Network!

We have a fascinating and wide-ranging discussion with Nick Gillespie about media past and future, whether corporations really rule the world, did Walter Cronkite end Vietnam, do people have agency or are they slaves to the boob tube? And much, much more -- buckle in folks, it's a ride!

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3 hr 10 min
August 01, 2022 Rage Against the Machine season intro (with Maura Spiegel)
Rage Against the Machine!

We're kicking off a season of rage-filled films with a fascinating and wide-ranging discussion with Professor Maura Spiegel, who teaches film and wrote the biography of director Sidney Lumet. We discuss the purpose of and approaches to teaching film, the career of Lumet, and finally we do a walk-thru of the films we'll be discussing this season.

This is one really worth checking out.

Sidney Lumet: A Life

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1 hr 21 min
July 26, 2022 Hartnell Special 2: The Mouse that Roared
Another comedy with William Hartnell! And Leo McKern whom we last saw in The Prisoner! And with Peter Sellers in multiple roles!

How does this compare to our previous Hartnell film, Carry On Sergeant, which launched the longest running British movie series ever? Which one would we rather show a loved one that we dragged to the couch? Listen in to find out!

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1 hr 34 min
July 18, 2022 Doctor Who Special: Season 2 recap (with Toby Hadoke)
One of our best episodes ever -- a delightful discussion with Toby Hadoke in which we discuss Season 2 all over again.

Who was the best/worst villain? What was the best Dr moment of the season? Which was the most impactful companion departure? You'll never know unless you listen to this episode!

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1 hr 51 min
July 11, 2022 Doctor Who 26: The Time Meddler, part 2
What is that pesky time meddling monk up to? How does this story change the world of Dr Who forever? Listen in to find out!

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45 min
July 04, 2022 Doctor Who 17: The Time Meddler
We've reached the final story of Season 2! This is a delightful romp, only marred by the absence of Ian and Barbara, and we have yet to learn most of the secrets of the story...check it out with us!

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1 hr 33 min
June 27, 2022 Doctor Who 24: The Chase, part 2
Count Dracula, giant mushroom trees, the awesome Mechanoids, the shocking departure of beloved companions -- how could this story get any better? Listen in to find out!

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1 hr 10 min