Zebras In America

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Zebras In America episodes

October 22 Popcorn Eschaton 87 - 'Thief'
Scott and John can't plan a heist without Marcus Pinn, so the three of them join forces to dive into the world of Michael Mann's debut feature film 'Thief'! They discuss what sets this film apart from other crime stories, Tangerine Dream's incredible score, and the surprising spiritual and economic commentary inherent in Mann's story.
Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/)
Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/)
Music at the end is "Scrap Yard," available on the 'Thief' original score by Tangerine Dream
Marcus Pinn's film writing is available at: http://www.pinnlandempire.com/
1 hr 6 min
October 01 Popcorn Eschaton 86 - 'Coyote vs. Acme' and 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit'
The Eschaton Boys return to animation, this time tackling two politically-themed, live-action/cartoon crossovers! They discuss the furor over 'Coyote vs. Acme' and its anti-corporate message, then dive into the world of Toon Town created in the Robert Zemeckis classic 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit,' and its depiction of the downfall of public transportation in Los Angeles.
Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/)
Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/)
The Hanging with Becky podcast with Kevin Maher discussing 'Coyote vs. Acme'
https://youtu.be/GT8rjwCau8A?si=Px3AZlBvAhb902PU
1 hr 12 min
September 11 Popcorn Eschaton 85 - 'Blade Runner' and 'Blade Runner 2049'
Scott and John sit down for a Voight-Kampff test as they examine the Blade Runner films, both the Ridley Scott-directed original and its sequel, Denis Villeneuve's 'Blade Runner 2049.' They discuss how the respective directors of these movies interpret author Phillip K. Dick's work, the prescience of the world of Blade Runner, and how viewing these films is a true experience.
Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/)
Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/)
Song at the end is "Shoulder of Orion" by Lord Vigo, available on their album 'Danse de noir'
Lammoth (the Bill the Pony blackgaze band discussed at the top of the episode) music and merchandise can be purchases here: https://lammothofficial.bandcamp.com/album/onward
1 hr 37 min
August 28 Popcorn Eschaton 84 - 'The Idiot'
The great Carmelita Valdez-McKoy returns to Popcorn Eschaton and she's brought both classic Russian literature and Akira Kurosawa with her! Together, they discuss Kurosawa's 1951 adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel 'The Idiot, the film's depiction of accumulated trauma, and why this cut-to-pieces film is still beautiful and very much worth spending time with.
Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/)
Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/)
Song at the end is "Jolene," performed by The White Stripes, available on their live recording 'Under the Blackpool Lights.'
1 hr 8 min
August 14 Popcorn Eschaton 83 - 'The Testament of Ann Lee'
The Eschaton Boys welcome back the great Marcus Pinn to examine the 2025 musical biopic 'The Testament of Ann Lee.' They discuss director Mona Fastvold's fascinating film, the theological origins of Shaker beliefs, and use filmmakers from Carl Theodore Dreyer to Greta Gerwig to get a handle on everything 'Ann Lee' is doing.
Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/)
Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/)
Marcus Pinn's writing on and visual comparisons of 'The Testament of Ann Lee'
http://www.pinnlandempire.com/2026/06/the-testament-of-ann-lee.html
Song at the end is "All is Summer," written by Daniel Blumberg, performed by Amanda Seyfried
1 hr 12 min
July 06 john doe
john doe by Zebras In America
59 min
July 03 Popcorn Eschaton 82 - 'RoboCop'
'RoboCop' is one of the most talked about movies for the last 40 years, so Scott and John open up their trusty Eschaton Toolkit (compassion, Franz Fanon, Buddhism, worker exploitation, Christ allegories) to hopefully bring a unique perspective to Paul Verhoeven and Company's legendary film. Blood squibs and redlining in the same podcast! It is possible!
Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/)
Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/)
Song clip at the end is "Mr. Roboto" by Styx, available on their 1983 album 'Kilroy Was Here'
51 min
June 17 A conversation with Guy Maddin
A conversation with Guy Maddin by Zebras In America
1 hr 9 min
June 12 Popcorn Eschaton 81 - 'I Love Boosters'
After a discussion on the potential role of AI in art and other aspects of modern life, Scott and John dig into the new Boots Riley film 'I Love Boosters,' worker organizing, and attempting to understand the current cinematic marketplace.
Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/)
Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/)
Song at the end is "I Love Boosters!" by The Coup, available on their 2006 album 'Pick a Bigger Weapon'
49 min
May 29 Popcorn Eschaton 80 - 'Marty Supreme'
For another Zebras in Eschaton crossover, Marcus Pinn is very patient as Scott and John uncork their numerous frustrations with Josh Safdie's 'Marty Supreme.' They discuss the nihilistic nature of the film's plot and characterization, the ugly tropes it indulges in, and why it fails to engage us emotionally even when compared to other films with main characters who commit repulsive acts. See 'I Love Boosters' instead.
Marcus Pinn's film writing can be found at http://www.pinnlandempire.com/
Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/)
Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/)
Song at the end is "Kick Out the Jams" by The MC5. Why is this song at this end of this episode? Well, maybe you should see 'I Love Boosters" and find out!
1 hr