E24 - The Odyssey: Achilles, Helen and the Politics of Adaptation
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has sparked controversy long before release. In this episode, we look at the backlash around Achilles and Helen, the different versions of their myths, and how ancient stories are constantly reshaped through modern films.
We also ask why “accuracy” becomes such a major concern when race, gender or sexuality enters the conversation, despite decades of selective casting in historical and religious adaptations.
27 Mar 2026
E23 - Iran, Israel, and America: Their War, Our Fuel Prices
In this episode of Kalakki Podcast, we break down the Iran-Israel-USA conflict in a simple, honest way where we talk about what each side wants, how the Strait of Hormuz and oil routes affect the rest of the world, why fuel prices react to these tensions, and how ordinary people end up feeling the impact of decisions made far above them.
We also get into Iran’s proxy network, Israel’s nuclear ambiguity, America’s long interventionist history, and the bigger question underneath all of it: when powerful countries clash, who really pays the price?
1 Dec 2025
E22 - United, Liverpool, Arsenal: A Peaceful Episode That Definitely Wasn’t
Four of us sat down with the vague intention of having a “calm” conversation about football.
One United fan, one Liverpool fan, and two Arsenal fans tried to make sense of the season so far, and we ended up doing what rival fans always do: defending the indefensible and pretending our clubs are less chaotic than they actually are.
Across the episode we bounce through form, bottling, referees, transfers, nostalgia, and a whole lot of nonsense that only makes sense if you’ve ever been stuck in a group chat during matchday.
Bad takes, loud opinions, half-baked predictions, and the occasional moment of wisdom that no one respects. We jump between who’s bottling what, whose season is a lie, who’s delusional, and why we keep supporting clubs that stress us out for free.
If you like chaotic football discussion and friends talking rubbish with full confidence, you’ll enjoy this one.
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